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For many years, ADC has endeavored to provide high-quality,
low-cost software. Among the vast array of software available for
IBM and compatible computers, Shareware software has consistently
been a leader in delivering true value to the consumer. Therefore,
in addition to the software published and distributed by ADC, the
SOFTWAREVAULT BBS has always offered the best selections from the
Shareware available.
Now, ADC has gone a step further to ensure that the consumer can
obtain the greatest number of quality programs for the lowest cost,
by publishing the SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library. Along with this
new offering from ADC, the ADC BBS has changed its name to the
SOFTWAREVAULT BBS to emphasize the enormous library of Shareware
programs available over the telephone by modem.
However, for those who want to acquire a very large library of
programs quickly, the CD-ROM Library is the best and most cost-
effective method. ADC has very carefully chosen programs from top
authors to create one of the world's largest collections of
Shareware and public-domain software.
Shareware is a "try-before-you-buy" method of selling software. In
the beginning, Shareware was purchased directly from the author.
The authors were able to avoid the cost of marketing through normal
retail channels and the consumer was able to obtain great bargains.
One drawback, however, was the limited information available to the
public about what software was available. Distributing Shareware
software through computer bulletin boards was the very logical
solution that soon became standard procedure for all Shareware
authors. By allowing programs to be copied from bulletin boards
and shared with few restrictions, Shareware is able to reach a
much greater number of users.
The SOFTWAREVAULT BBS is one of the better bulletin boards bringing
shareware to the consumer. We maintain a good working relationship
with the authors and afford them the chance to present their
software in an electronic marketplace at a greatly reduced cost.
The distribution of Shareware software by CD-ROM is the next
logical progression. It is like downloading thousands of programs
from the BBS at once. The same Shareware rules and requirements
apply, of course, but you receive so many programs at one time that
you can instantly build an impressive software library.
ADC pays a great deal of attention to all of the software it
distributes. All programs uploaded to our BBS are carefully tested
and reviewed to ensure performance and to detect the presence of a
virus. The software is copied to high quality streaming tapes and
our CD-ROM discs are produced using state-of-the-art technology.
And, of course, our technical staff is available to help with
any questions you might have.
From our beginning, ADC has recognized that the consumer is the
very most important link in the chain of successful distribution.
The success of ADC in distributing all of the software it carries
has depended upon listening to, and understanding, the needs of our
clients, and providing solutions when they are needed. The same
is true for our CD-ROM Library. We want to hear from you and learn
what can be improved in the future. Feel free to use all of the
means of communicating with us for this purpose, including leaving
messages for us on our BBS.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
We welcome your comments and suggestions for future SOFTWAREVAULT
Collections. You can contact us at:
AMERCIAN DATABANKERS CORPORATION
5220 East 69th Place
Tulsa, OK 74136-3407 USA
(800) 775-4232 in the USA and Canada
(918) 497-1201 internationally
*******************************************************************
Shareware and the Association of Shareware Professionals
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(tm)
Association of
Shareware
o
Professionals
The shareware concept makes it possible for you to obtain extremely
powerful software at a price you can afford, and it gives you the
opportunity to try the software before you register.
The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), is an
organization formed to strengthen the future of shareware. Its
members, all of whom are programmers that subscribe to a code of
ethics, are committed to the concept of shareware as a method of
marketing.
The ASP sets standards for its members and their shareware products
which provide (among other things) that programs produced by ASP
members must be fully documented, non-crippled, and offered with at
least a minimum level of support. It also sets the standards for
shareware disk vendors and provides information to the public
about shareware.
Shareware software is a unique marketing approach which allows
consumers to purchase software directly from the author. This
eliminates costly marketing, promotion, and packaging; allowing
consumers to obtain quality software at a fraction of the
commercial cost. Shareware authors allow their programs to be
copied and distributed with few restrictions. Shareware users are
encouraged to examine a program, copy it, and pass it on to
friends. If users find the software program useful, they are asked
to register with the software author. This usually means paying a
registration fee directly to the shareware author. In return for
this registration fee, "registered users" receive the right to
continue to use the software and added benefits such as full
documentation, technical support, and future updates of the
program.
Registration is the key to success for the shareware concept. If
you try a program and it does not meet your needs, you are not
expected to register. However, if you try a program, like it, and
continue to use it, you should compensate the author with a
registration fee. Registration also insures further development of
the program. Shareware is the "try-before-you-buy" method of
software distribution that will literally save you hundreds of
dollars on software purchases.
American Databankers Corporation, distributor of The SoftwareVault,
is an approved vendor and associate member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
not provide technical support for members' products. Please write
to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon MI 49422-9427 or
send a CompuServe Mail message to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536 or FAX
616-788-2765.
*******************************************************************
The SOFTWAREVAULT Collection 2
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
1. Copyright 1993 by American Databankers Corporation. All rights
reserved. American Databankers Corporation's copyright covers
the research, editing, organization and compilation of the CD
ROM, and also any individual programs or descriptive materials
which are the original creation of American Databankers
Corporation. Unless otherwise specified, the American
Databankers Corporation does not claim literary rights to
individual programs which have been licensed for use by others.
2. American Databankers Corporation expects everyone to respect
the author's copyright notices as well as all terms of
licenses. Users MAY NOT download files or programs with the
intent to sell a copy. BBS operators and users may download or
copy files or programs from The SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library
providing that no charge is made for copies and all copyrights
and license terms are respected.
NETWORK (LAN) SYSTEM NOTICE:
1. The number of network systems is large and there can be
significant differences between the hardware and software
specifications of each. Therefore, American Databankers
Corporation does not guarantee the compatibility of The
SOFTWAREVAULT Collection on CD-ROM with any particular network
system.
*******************************************************************
Register your favorite shareware programs directly with the author
of the shareware program. These authors work many long hours to
produce and test these programs that are on the SOFTWAREvault
CD-ROM. They have earned the right to be paid for their efforts by
the sweat of their brow.
The registration price for a shareware is usually very small ($5.00
- $85.00 US). Registering a program brings with it additional
benefits. In most cases, you will get the latest version of the
program and a printed manual. Most shareware programs are
constantly being improved so when you register, there is a good
chance that you will get a newer version the one you are
registering for. You will also be eligible for technical support
(usually by phone, letter or CompuServe). The registered version
will also be free of any trailers or opening (nag) screens on it,
telling you to register.
If you register a program from outside of the USA, you should mail
the author a US-draft or a bank check in US-Dollars. If the author
accepts Visa or Mastercard, you can simply give your Visa /
Mastercard number and expiration date.
The usual period of time for evaluation of a program before
registering is about 30 days.
*******************************************************************
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
American Databankers Corporation warrants that its CD-ROM disk
media are free from defects for 90 days and will replace any
defective media within that time period upon receipt of such
defective media, postage prepaid.
American Databankers Corporation disclaims all other warranties
relating to this software, whether express, implied, statutory or
in any communication with you, and specifically disclaims any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose or use. American Databankers Corporation does not warrant
that the operation of this software will be uninterrupted or
error-free.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so
the above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Limitation of Liability
In no event will American Databankers Corporation be liable for any
damages. Including: loss of data, lost profits, cost of cover or
other special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages
arising from the use or attempted use of this software or
accompanying documentation, however caused and on any theory of
liability.
This limitation will apply even if American Databankers Corporation
has been advised of the possibility of such damage. Under no
circumstances shall the liability of American Databankers
Corporation exceed the actual amount paid to and received by
American Databankers Corporation in connection with the particular
copy of the software in question. Some states do not allow the
limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of
Oklahoma without regard to the choice of law rules of such state.
NETWORK (LAN) SYSTEM NOTICE:
The number of network systems is large and there can be significant
differences between the hardware and software specifications of
each. Therefore, American Databankers Corporation does not
guarantee the compatibility of The SOFTWAREVAULT Collection on
CD-ROM with any particular network system.
*******************************************************************
All files on The SoftwareVault Collection CD-ROM's are tested for
viruses, using the internationally recognized standard anti-virus
utility, ViruScan, from McAfee Associates.
Millions of computer users and over 16,000 corporations have made
the McAfee anti-viral utilities their choice for virus protection.
ViruScan's advanced detection technology, including
pattern-matching, algorithmic scanning, and validation code
checking, can find even the most challenging mutating and
encrypting (polymorphic) viruses. It consistently finds known and
unknown viruses and their variants, without the "false-alarms" that
have become commonplace with some less-sophisticated virus
checkers.
In the Virus Detection and Protection Category on this CD-ROM, you
will find the complete suite of McAfee anti-virus products;
ViruScan, the virus detector you run from the command-line;
Clean-Up, the virus remover and disinfector; VShield, the
Terminate-And-Stay-Resident (TSR) infection preventer; NetShield,
the Netware-Loadable-Module (NLM) version of ViruScan.
For further information, or to register your copy of a McAfee
anti-viral product, contact:
McAfee Associates, Inc.
2710 Walsh Ave, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 988-3832 (Voice)
(408) 970-9727 (FAX)
(408) 988-4004 (BBS)
*******************************************************************
American Databankers Corporation is principally a software
publisher. We design, publish and directly support a line of
proprietary software in several categories.
Our software products range from a menu and utilities package
specifically created for the novice to average user to very
sophisticated industrial products created for use by other
programmers to solve specific problems. We design and write
utilities, installation programs and multilingual procedures for
publishers of software in the United States and in several foreign
countries. We also manufacture and distribute The SOFTWAREVAULT
collection of CD-ROM Software.
Our collection of CD-ROM Software is unique because of the very
large number of programs, serveral thousands, and because no
program is duplicated in more than one collection of programs. In
addition, we provide you with a free copy of The Librarian, a
complete database of all of the files on the CD. You may search on
any subject and when you select a program, the Librarian will
create the necessary directories (if you ask it to), copy the
program from the CD-ROM and unpack the programs and files for you.
The Librarian can also create directory listing text files for any
BBS, or export information to a file in any one of several
different word processing formats, and filter or search by any
subject. The Collection - hundreds of megabytes of fantastic
shareware programs. Many of which are better than commercial
programs.
The single most significant distinguishing feature of American
Databankers is the depth of knowledge we maintain for all of the
software we carry. When you telephone our technical support staff,
you speak with an experienced programmer who is familiar not only
with our products, but also with all facets of the complex problems
which beset the industry.
We stand behind every program we carry and we value every one of
our customers. We provide genuine help when you need it and we
offer the same high quality of service to end-users, dealers,
programmers, distributors and OEMs.
We maintain a 24-hour Bulletin Board with separate conferences for
each of our products. In addition to the free software which is
available on the Bulletin Board, information is exchanged by
programmers, dealers and VARs and the Bulletin Board may also be
used to send us a technical inquiry, request assistance with a
special problem or ask for technical support. Our products may also
be ordered by credit card on the Bulletin Board at any time of the
day or night on our BBS, or by phone during business hours.
When you buy, resell or distribute American Databanker's products,
you also receive the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure
satisfaction and performance.
Shareware Authors that wish to have their software approved for any
of our SOFTWAREVAULT Collections should send complete copies of
their programs (uncrippled and as you want them to appear) to:
AUTHOR SUBMISSIONS
American Databankers Corporation
5220 East 69th Place
Tulsa, OK 74136-3407
*******************************************************************
American Databankers Corporation offers the SOFTWAREVAULT BBS free
to end-users, licensees, OEMs, dealers and distributors of ADC
products. The BBS has several nodes and is available 24 hours per
day, every day of the year.
Phone Number: (918) 497-1200
Modem Communication Parameters: 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit
Baud Rates supported: 1200/14400 baud
ALL BBS USERS:
When dialing into the BBS for the first time, please answer ALL of
the questions on the NEW USER QUESTIONNAIRE. We ask for basic
information such as company name, your name, address, work phone
number, home phone number, the password you would like to have, and
if you own any ADC products. We cannot grant BBS access without
this basic information. If you wish immediate access for downloads,
you can request immediate call-back verification.
BBS USERS WHO BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM US:
We also require the serial number of your ADC product. Please
have this information handy before dialing into the BBS and filling
out the questionnaire. The BBS Operators must have the serial
number(s) of your product(s) to determine what download security
clearance to give you.
BBS USERS WHO PURCHASED FROM A DEALER:
Download security for end-users who purchased product from a dealer
is determined from the end-user registration card. Please be sure
to mail your card to American Databankers Corporation if you want
to access more than the Main Board Conference on the BBS.
ALL END-USERS:
All end-users, regardless of where they purchased the product,
should send in their registration cards.
CONFERENCES:
You will be able to join particular conferences based upon whether
you are a dealer or an end-user, and what products you own. Every
user can access the Main Board Conference, where messages and
questions for the BBS operators can be left. There is also a
Dealers and Distributors Conference as well as special conferences
for our products such as SNAP and the SOFTWAREVAULT Collections of
CD-ROMs.
*******************************************************************
1 - Hottest Current Software Hits 21 11,413,090
2 - Business Applications 94 16,081,397
3 - Wordprocessing Programs and Utilities 51 4,299,467
4 - Desktop Publishing and Fonts 299 15,328,593
5 - Windows Applications 352 35,743,687
6 - Windows Games, BMP and WAV 317 20,738,040
7 - Spreadsheets and Utilities 28 2,461,978
8 - Database Programs and Utilities 88 12,338,483
9 - Home and Family Computing 95 14,260,978
10 - Text Editors and Utilities 92 9,217,815
11 - Text and Reference Material 429 19,386,155
12 - Lists and Information Files 390 15,344,705
13 - Health Programs and Food Recipes 47 4,512,855
14 - Games and Humor 535 49,980,184
15 - Graphics and Paint Programs 121 17,947,178
16 - GIF and Other Pictures 220 16,108,520
17 - Math and Science Programs 82 8,633,001
18 - Communications Programs 137 13,128,624
19 - Religious Programs and Materials 63 7,783,788
20 - Educational Programs 205 29,871,878
21 - CAD, CAM and Engineering Programs 34 5,016,526
22 - Operating System Utilities 165 10,742,083
23 - Hard Disk Utilities 74 4,729,927
24 - Floppy Disk Utilities 34 1,877,250
25 - OS/2, Program Manager and Utilities 112 8,430,006
26 - DOS / Unix Utilities and Help 59 4,129,349
27 - Printer Drivers and Utilities 85 6,703,931
28 - Novell, LANtastic and other Networks 64 4,748,362
29 - Keyboard, Mouse and I/O Utilities 21 1,094,355
30 - Screen Drivers and Utilities 48 3,205,353
31 - File Archiving Utilities 68 5,644,698
32 - Virus Detection and Protection 30 3,705,752
33 - Personal System Utilities 149 14,076,129
34 - Program Demonstrations 38 6,450,256
35 - BBS Programs and Applications 279 23,467,124
36 - BBS Doors and Utilities 191 22,533,640
37 - Modem Utilities and Helps 11 331,449
38 - Special <ASP> Shareware Programs 53 10,287,907
39 - Ham Radio Utilities 21 1,621,820
40 - Clip Art and Images 490 5,978,041
41 - TrackBlaster Files and Utilities 84 6,997,786
42 - SoundBlaster Files and Utilities 29 2,817,898
43 - ADLIB and MIDI files (Yamaha) 58 2,197,358
44 - PC Speaker and Sound Files 4 572,742
45 - Musical Potpourri 14 659,262
46 - Programmers Utilities 28 2,549,641
47 - Assembly Source Code 14 587,521
48 - Pascal and Turbo Pascal Source Code 160 4,793,472
49 - C, MS-C, Turbo-C, and Borland C++ 202 8,150,564
50 - Basic and Quick Basic Source Code 35 3,653,837
51 - DBase Files and Utilities 314 7,052,325
52 - Clipper and Foxbase Utilities 168 5,065,964
53 - Programming Source Code - ADA to Z80 17 776,579
54 - Miscellaneous Goodies 9 1,042,010
55 - Frequently asked Questions 525 7,533,965
56 - Icons, Icon Libraries 135 477,063
*** TOTAL FILE COUNT AND SIZE *** 7,488 524,282,361
********************************************************************
>>> NEOPAINT <<<
Version 2.1
This is the ultimate image editing/paint program for DOS! NeoPaint
includes many powerful features until now found only in programs
costing hundreds of dollars. NeoPaint reads and writes 2, 16 and
256 color PCX, GIF and TIFF files. It can even convert between
differing formats, colors and resolutions. NeoPaint's beautiful
graphical interface lets you view and edit multiple images in
adjustable on-screen windows with user selectable video modes up to
1024x768x256.
Tools include: cut/copy/paste/move, undo, brush, airbrush, eraser,
color eraser, flood fill, tile fill, gradient fill, color convert,
text, line, bezier line, k-line, rectangle, rounded rectangle,
gradient rectangle, ellipse/circle, gradient circle, polygon,
freehand polygon, editable polygon, grid, 3D cube, 3D pyramid,
magic marker, charcoal pencil, crayon, water color brush, blend
tool, smudge tool, clone, color similarity, stamp pad, adjustable
snap to grid, solid and transparent patterns, custom patterns,
pattern editor, custom palettes, color balance, brightness,
contrast, color reduction, invert, flip, rotate, stretch, scale,
skew, distort, smudge, blur, pixelize, free screen capture
software, and more.
Includes 12 fonts in multiple sizes with bold, italic, underline,
outline and shadow effects. (Additional fonts are available from
OSCS and third party vendors.) Includes drivers for over 300
printers including Epson/IBM compatible dot matrix, HP LaserJet,
Postscript and popular color printers. Supports picture scaling and
excellent halftones on LaserJet and Postscript printers. Expanded
(EMS), extended (XMS) and virtual disk memory can be used for very
large images.
Requires: Hercules, EGA, VGA or Super VGA; Mouse; Hard Drive; DOS
3.1 or higher. (Super VGA modes require: Tseng, Paradise, Western
Digital, Video 7, ATI, Trident or compatible video card and
monitor)
A special note from us at American Databankers Corporation, this is
the one that we use for all our graphics work! It's the best!
*** FILES ***
NEOPAINT.ZIP
Total file space needed = 1,447,355 bytes.
********************************************************************
>>> PROFESSIONAL CAPTURE SYSTEMS <<<
Professional Capture Systems is a combination of both Windows and
DOS programs that will simplify your screen capturing. The Windows
program, WinCapture, allows for the capturing of a defined area,
full screen, window, or client area. The capture can be sent to any
combination of the clipboard, printer and disk. The capture can be
saved using the formats BMP, GIF, PCX, PIC, TGA, TIFF, or WPG.
WinCapture requires Windows 3.0 or greater. The DOS program,
DosCapture, will allow you to capture standard and extended VGA
mode text screens and standard VGA mode graphics screens. The
captures are saved to PCX graphics files. DosCapture requires an
80286 or better and a VGA card.
*** FILES ***
PCS102.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 180,596
********************************************************************
>>> SKYGLOBE <<<
SkyGlobe 3.5 is the award-winning desktop planetarium that is fast,
fun, and easy to use. A perennial fixture on the Shareware Top Ten,
SkyGlobe is the fastest program of its kind available, and it
provides a realistic and beautiful display of the splendor of the
heavens. You can instantly change your computer view of the cosmos
to suit your own tastes, or use one of the many animation modes to
simulate celestial motion. Use SkyGlobe to plan a night's viewing,
teach yourself about the universe around us, or just to show off
the graphics of your computer.
SkyGlobe displays 25,000 stars, constellation lines, the planets,
Sun, and Moon, the Messier Objects, the Milky Way, and ecliptic,
horizon, and RA-Dec grid lines, for any time and date, from over
230 locations around the world. All display settings can be quickly
changed with easy hot-key commands, or through the use of the
mouse. Zoom in or out in the blink of an eye, or use the handy
Turbo mode with Zoom to create a warp-factor-like effect of racing
through the stars. The mouse will constantly tell you the locations
and names of bright stars and other objects, or use it to re-center
the display at any point of interest. Stars, planets,
constellations, and Messier Objects can be located through menus.
Try the nifty Sidereal Time mode to preview the move- ments of your
favorite planet for the coming months. Learn the constellations by
turning the lines on and off, and see if you can see the shapes the
ancients saw. There is no better or more beautiful way to use your
computer to educate yourself or your children about the wonders of
the night sky. Now displays SVGA graphic images!
*** FILES ***
SKYGLO.ZIP
Total file space needed = 345,950 bytes.
********************************************************************
>>> PC-FILE <<<
Version 6.5
If you can push a button, you can run PC-File 6.5. The controls of
this database are graphical and logical. Want to create a new
database? Just pull down a menu. Need to print 1,000 labels? Look.
Point. Click. Done. Finding a record is as simple as knowing left
from right. No other database provides this many features in such a
simple-to-use format.
If you've ever used a database before, you'll be able to run PC-
File the first time you see it. And what will you see? Buttons,
scroll bars, pull down menus and dialog boxes. All the simple,
visual tools that allow you to take advantage of its powerful
features.
What makes PC-File so popular? It does just what you want a
database to do: store, organize, retrieve, manipulate and update
information. Whether it's your mailing list or your membership
list. Your clients, customers or contacts. Sales, inventory,
expenses, payables and receivables, even your hobby
collection....PC-File can keep a record of it. Up to one billion
records in all!
Relational Retrieve reads data from other databases. Relational
Posting updates any number of databases. Search/Query retrieves
specific data, browses or even conducts a phonetic "sounds like"
search. Duplicate Record Check allows you to list, find and delete
duplicate records. Global Update makes changes to all or some of
your records.
Labels: Print mailing labels, rolodex cards or even quick
"snapshot" labels from just one record. Letters: Mail merge from
letters, payment notices, personalized product or sales
announcements and more. Charts/Graphs: Produce bar charts, line,
pie and scatter graphs. Autodialer: Dial any phone number from your
database automatically. Custom Reports: Arrange report test and
data any way you like.
Other powerful features:
o Bar Code Printer Support
o Macros
o Pop-Up Help Screens
o Calculator
o Password Protection
o Full Mouse Support
System Requirements: IBM PC, XT, AT or PS/2 or compatible, hard
disk, DOS 3.0 or higher and 450K available RAM. Autodialing: Hayes
compatible modem and serial port. Graphics: CGA, EGA, VGA or
Hercules card.
Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
----------------------------------------
PC Week, May 14, 1990
Rated the #1 flat filer by PC Week. "PC-File emerged as the most
powerful flat filer."
PC-Magazine, June 26, 1990, Editor's Choice Award "I was able to
generate reports and graphs within a few minutes after running the
program for the first time."
"A program you can't do without."
"You can be up and running with (it) in a snap...The program
itself...is easy to use."
Computer Shopper, February 1992 "PC-File's easy interface, coupled
with its cheap price and powerful features, make it a good choice
for small businesses".
Home Office Computing, December, 1991, Four Star Rating "Few
programs in recent years have offered as much power for the price
as PC-File."
"Most people will find everything they need in this...PC standard."
Byte, October 1991 "A Windows-like interface and better file search
and macro capabilities highlight PC-File...a dBase compatible
flat-file database."
PC-Computing November, 1991 "If you need to design a database
quickly and with little fuss but don't need a programming language,
PC-File is an excellent choice. It's particularly well suited for
beginners and intermediate users because it's easy to use and has
online help and good documentation."
*** FILES ***
PCF65.ZIP
Total file space needed = 2,085,969 bytes.
********************************************************************
>>> PERFECT KEYS <<<
PerfectKeys is an editing enhancement for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1 for
DOS. Editing time is saved by using single keystroke commands,
reachable from the "home" position, for common WP commands. Many of
these would normally require several key strokes or even menu
selections. Some of the tasks that are simplified are: curser
movement, block/change various amounts of text, transposition,
apply styles, select fonts, switch keyboards, and much more.
Extensive on line help includes WP manual index.
*** FILES ***
PERFKEY.ZIP
Total file space needed = 177,806 bytes
******************************************************************
>>> SNAP 2.50 <<<
SNAP is a complete menu driven hard disk system manager.
Effectively managing three important areas of your computer system:
software programs, hard disk, and hardware. Responsible management
with over 200 powerful features that bring you the versatility of
over 100 different programs. With the speed and ease of a one or
two keystroke command. SNAP Provides a total operating solution for
the beginner. Giving a set of powerful tools to the power user.
Preferred by programmers and engineers for its speed and
versatility. And utilized by corporations for its efficiency.
SNAP excels in Software and program management. The next generation
of unlimited, self customizing menus. Menus you create, nested as
deep as your hardware will permit. Performing virtually any program
execution specific to you. Editing, adding, or deleting menus with
ease. Accessing system utilities from any menu, or mixing programs
and menus. You categorize your programs however you like, naming
them whatever you like.
SNAP accomplishes Hard Disk Management through directory and a file
or group of files. Quickly and easily. With over 100 hard disk
management features to speed you in daily organization and control.
Control that's second to none. Simplifying general disk functions
through a set of password protected system utilities. Now, you'll
be able to copy, delete, uncover, move, rename, format, sort,
print, view, edit, tag, untag, encode, or code any file in any
directory, on any drive. All this and more. In a lot less time.
SNAP provides a complete hardware analysis by displaying a
diversity of specific information. Information that's extensive and
complete, Floppy disks, hard disks, printers...... your entire
system environment. It won't miss a thing. Need flexibility? By
using a one or two keystroke command you can set the printer ports,
page lengths, column widths, or monitor type. And that's just the
beginning. SNAP. Simple, Natural And Powerful. That's what it's all
about.
*** FILES ***
SNAP25D.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 801,641 bytes
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>>> SHAZAM II <<<
SHAZAM writes Turbo Vision programs in Turbo Pascal.
It allows you to create, compile, test and change a complete user
interface in minutes, rather than hours. It writes both code and
resources, and lets you create multiple sets of MenuBars,
MenuBoxes, Hints, StatusLines and Dialogs. You can generate,
compile and test in one step, in an environment similar to the
Turbo Pascal IDE.
Interactive and command-line operation are supported in the same
program. Interactive mode has a built-in Text Editor for definition
and source-code files, a Help Text "simulation" Editor and a Dialog
Editor (*.DLG compatible).
The improved Help Compiler allows nested "include" files. Program
generation includes Auto-Overlay w/heap recovery & Auto-Resource
startup.
Generated code requires only the standard Turbo Vision units, with
no outside dependencies. In addition, the following Utility Units
are included with SHAZAM II:
ExecSWAP.PAS - Automatic "Swap-to-Disk or EMS" for EXEC calls.
All your programs will use less than 6K of overhead!
PRINT.PAS - Easily add printer support to your Turbo Vision
programs, with interruptable dialogs. Comes with re-usable
Dialogs, Hint Text & Help Text for Printer & Page setup (SETUP
included for Generic, Dot-Matrix, LaserJet & DaisyWheel
printers).
GENERAL.PAS - Over 200k of general purpose code for Turbo
Vision!
EDITORS.PAS - Enhanced with Text Center, Goto Line, Tabs, Right
Margin, Word-wrap & Place Markers.
SHAZAM comes with interface models for Quattro Pro, Paradox, Turbo
Pascal and Sidekick 2, as well as a set of tutorials and examples;
installation requires 2.5 megabytes of disk space.
"SHAZAM II", "Instant INSTALL" and "Ye Olde Systeme Editor" were
designed, created and are maintained using SHAZAM II (yup, the
program wrote itself).
*** FILES ***
SHAZAM.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 801,641 bytes
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>>> RIPaint <<<
Create custom screens for use with your RIP BBS. This demo verison
of RIPaint is fully fuctional except for save features. This is a
full featured painting program that will allow you to create your
own custom screens for use in RIP graphical interfaces. Use any of
the built-in graphical drawing modes like Line, Circle, Ellipse,
Rectangle, Arc, Pie Slice, and more. Contians built in MicroANSI
fonts that are completely sizable. This program runs in protected
mode allowing you access to ALL of your systems' memory.
Direct loading of saving of RIPscrip graphics allows you to make
stunning messages for message bases, E-Mail, or use in an online
graphical catalog or advertisement. You can even load your message
on a system that doesn't support RIPscrip graphics. Multi-level
undo system allows you to undo a command even after a save and
reload of the picture. Allows simultaneous text and graphics
windows. On-Line mouse support, several pre-made scrips and
conversion program so you can use your favorite .PCX, .IMG, .TIF,
or MacPaint files. Microsoft Windows compatible, but not required.
*** FILES ***
RIPAINT.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,414,231
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>>> TAKENOTE <<<
Version 1.0
Names In A Click
File names on TakeNote's pre-designed file cards. Build a card deck
and then sort data any way you like - by name, address, any field
or sequence. Search for any bit of information anywhere on the
card. Or, search an index line or specific fields. Data is just a
click away. Point and click with the mouse and you have a person on
the phone. Push a button and you have the name on a label. A new
version is due by summer.
Notes, Long or Short
TakeNote lets you take note of all the important details in a snap.
You can store notes on your inventory, insurance, clients, business
trips and telephone calls. We have even provided pre-designed cards
for you! Short notes or long lists, there is plenty of room. Our
pre- designed cards hold up to 8K of information. Use your data to
print mailing labels, lists and reports.
A Number of Compatible Programs
TakeNote imports and exports to a number of compatible programs in
the PC world. It is compatible with Windows Cardfile files, ASCII
CSV (comma delimited), dBase DBF files, and WordPerfect secondary
merge files.
What is TakeNote's Competition?
TakeNote is often compared to various PIMs (like Packrat) and to
Windows Cardfile. Likewise, TakeNote contains database features (it
has some of the storage and reporting capabilities of Paradox,
dBase, etc.) As you'll see though, TakeNote doesn't require the
overhead and learning curve associated with PIMs and database
programs. Plus, TakeNote takes only 500K disks space.
TakeNote Features
Auto-dial any phone number in your card deck.
File cards with varying amounts of information-neatly.
Import and export your data to a wide variety of programs.
Print lists, mailing labels, 3x5 cards.
Protect confidential card decks with a password and encryption.
Search using names, numbers, "sounds like".
Sort your data any way you like.
View data as cards on your screen.
View data in lists or tables.
View multiple card decks on the screen simultaneously.
Ready, Set, Print
Here is a list of some of the pre- designed cards:
Business Contacts Credit Cards Home Inventory
Music Inventory Personal Contacts Personnel
Rolodex Cards Software Library Library
Recipes
Technical Specifications
Max. number of decks opened concurrently per session: 8
Max. cards per deck: 32,000
Max. number of indexes per deck: 1
Max. number of sort levels per index: 3
Max. Notes field capacity per card: 8000 characters
Max. card size: 8474K (Business Card, International)
Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
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BYTE, June, 1992
"ButtonWare's TakeNote is the best program I've worked with yet for
keeping together and sorting through the kind of data I acquire and
use in a day at the office: contact names, phone and fax numbers,
records of conversations."
"Once you've got the information - those hundreds of business cards
collected at Comdex, for example - into the program, you can search
through it with the press of a button."
"TakeNote looks like a stack of cards, is easy to figure out, and
works smoothly. Without this program. my desk would be even messier
than it is."
InfoWorld, March 16, 1992
"ButtonWare Inc.'s simple database for Windows, TakeNote, combines
the handiness of a Rolodex, the flexibility of a database program,
the convenience of a phone dialer, and the ease-of-use of a
notepad."
PC World, February, 1992
"...TakeNote offers superior query, view, and report capabilities
and helps you manage personal information better..."
"...TakeNote makes small demands on your hard disk, memory, and
pocketbook."
PC Sources, January, 1992
"TakeNote is refreshingly simple."
"TakeNote is an unpretentious, easy-to-use helper. It's also a good
deal..."
IYM Software Review, January, 1992
"TakeNote operates from an attractive interface that includes well-
designed and intelligently-grouped buttons for most of the
program's features, plus a row of buttons for quick navigation to
the first card..."
*** FILES ***
TAKENOTE.ZIP
Total file space needed = 341,778 bytes.
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>>> WINEDIT <<<
WinEdit is an ASCII text editor capable of editing numerous ASCII
text files of an almost unlimited size (limited only by available
Windows memory). WinEdit is first and foremost a programmer's
editor, with many features designed for creating and maintaining
program source code. Build, debug and run your programs directly
from WinEdit with the ability to view any compiler errors or
warnings and the corresponding source code.
As an ASCII text editor, WinEdit allows you to open numerous text
files at once, print half sized "two-up" pages side by side in
landscape orientation, print headers and footer text (document
name, date and time, page number), merge files together, and word
wrap your text to the size of the window (word wrap).
*** FILES ***
WINEDIT.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,899,434
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>>> FILE COMMANDER <<<
File Commander is an extender for the Win 3.1 File Manager. It
allows you to add four (see below) menu items to the File Manager
menu bar. From each of these top-level menu items, File Commander
allows you to make up to 99 menu items spread up to 5 levels deep.
File Commander helps you end the drudgery of day-to-day tasks when
working in Microsoft Windows. Its FAST text-based interface
completely avoids the graphical overhead that often bogs down real
productivity in Windows.
How many times have you tired of changing drives, moving through
two subdirectories, finding an executable file from among 43 other
filenames, double clicking on it, selecting File/Open, then
searching for another directory in the listbox because your
document happens to be in a different directory than the program!
With File Commander you can automate that knowledge of where to
move around the disk, which directories to go to, which files you
want to work on, what size you prefer your window to be, and so on.
With almost two hundred functions and commands, File Commander can:
. Run Windows and DOS programs.
. Send keystrokes directly to applications.
. Rearrange, resize, hide, and close windows.
. Run programs either concurrently or sequentially.
. Display information to the user in various formats.
. Prompt the user for any needed input.
. Present scrollable file and directory lists.
. Copy, move, delete, and rename files.
. Read and write files directly.
. Copy text to and from the Clipboard.
. Perform string and arithmetic operations.
. Make branching decisions based upon numerous factors.
And much, much more.
Of course, to take full advantage of the flexibility of File
Commander, one must spend some time with either the manual or the
help file and become aquainted with the underlying WIL script
language. Of course, for those less technically inclined (you mean
not everyone is a rocket scientist???) the sample menus shipped
with File Commander provide a great deal of added value with no
modifications whatsoever, and (even though I hate to admit it) I
expect a sizeable portion of File Commander users will never
actually have the need to modify the File Commander menus by hand.
There are few things you should understand about the File Manager
and its relationship to File Commander and other File Manager
extenders. Be sure to read the both the readme file and File
Commander manual if you have any other File Manager extenders
installed.
*** FILES ***
FC20K.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,436,383
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>>> WIN BATCH <<<
This disk contains the WinBatch Interpreter version 4.0L, and our
WinMacro product.
WinBatch is the Windows Batch Language that you can use to real
real honest-to-goodness Windows batch files to control every aspect
of your machine's operation. There are more than 200 different
functions to allow you to do *anything* with WinBatch!
WinBatch supports DDE, Networks, and all Multimedia devices.
WinBatch has a new dialog box capability for real Windows dialog
boxes. (Registered users even receive our new graphical Dialog
Editor, which makes the programming of the Dialog boxes easier than
ever.)
The new WinMacro facility allows you to have menuitems on any
and/or all applications, and to have HotKeys defined to do most any
task.
*** FILES ***
WB40L.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,437,497
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>>> BOOKLET <<<
Version 3.43
Booklet is a program to print documents in landscape orientation
using both sides of the paper. It can print on HP Laserjet II and
Epson 9 or 24 pin dot-matrix printers, or any printer which is
compatible with them. It prints on A4 or US Letter (11" x 8.5")
paper. When the output is folded down the middle it becomes an A5
(or 8.5" x 5.5") booklet.
You can use it to print its own documentation. Just type "booklet
booklet.doc". If you are using a dot-matrix Epson compatible,
select "Printer/Epson 9 pin" or "Printer/Epson 24 pin" from the
menu. If you are using a Laserjet II or compatible, select
"Printer/HP Laserjet". If you are using an HP Deskjet, select
"Printer/HP Deskjet".
*** FILES ***
BOOKLET.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 119,698
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>>> MONSTER BASH <<<
Brief Feature List:
* Over 8 Megs total animated and scrolling EGA/VGA graphics.
* Full Ad Lib music soundtrack.
* Digitized sound effects and voice effects for Sound Blaster.
* Opening and closing animated/cinematic sequences.
* Joystick supported.
* Three skill levels, save/restore up to 10 games, plus built in
hints.
Johnny Dash's bash 'em smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil
Under World of Count Chuck. No Apogee game has ever had as much
gruesome graphics as Monster Bash, with over EIGHT MEGS of
animated/scrolling graphics in all three monstrous episodes.
The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count,
along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats. The friendly bed
monster under Johnny's bed tells Johnny where Tex was taken, and
how Johnny can use his secret closet passageway to get to the Under
World himself. Count Chuck plans to turn all the pets into an army
of undead monsters.
Johnny grabs his slingshot and leaps into his closet. The Count
will not turn his dog Tex into a monster, not if he can stop
him...!
Monster Bash is full of scary action and haunting puzzles. No
previous Apogee game has featured so much ANIMATION. For instance,
Johnny can climb, crawl, shoot his slingshot in several directions,
fly a broom, and a lot more. And Johnny's super charged slingshot
can shoot rocks, rockets, fireballs, and other surprises. There
also more enemy creatures and monsters than ever seen in an Apogee
game.
*** FILES ***
1BASH.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,100,845
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>>> OXYD <<<
Oxyd from Dongleware Publishing is the best game to come out since
Marble Madness. You are trap inside your computer and the oxygen
producing Oxyd's have been shut. You must roll around the landscape
and reopen these Oxyds to save the digital landscape. Each screen
contains several pairs of Oxyds that must be open in pairs. Sounds
easy so far. But the areas are riddled with various puzzles to
solve and obstacles to overcome.
This game has a 100 levels for the single player, and another 100
for the dual player mode. Connect with modem, null cable, or
network and play a cooperative game with a friend. This is a fully
playable demo through level 10. Very addictive. Complete with full
music support. Mouse recommended.
*** FILES ***
OXYD.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,129,089
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>>> ZONE 66 <<<
You have landed in a clearing. Frantically, you rush through the
woods toward the lights of the city far off in the distance. A
vision of your family dances in your head -- your wife and the
newborn daughter you have not yet seen. You must save them. As you
finally scramble to a bluff panoramically overlooking the city, you
see the lights in the sky and you realize it is too late. The flash
nearly blinds you, and when vision returns, you feel nothing but
anger as the massive mushroom cloud looms over the city. You are
too late to save your home, but other cities remain, and they are
still vulnerable. It is up to you alone to unravel the plot and
hold back the enemy attackers.
Zone 66 is a high-tech 32-bit arcade game for 386 and faster
computers. You fly your fighter jet through a huge 360-degree
scrolling playfield that's jam-packed with 256-color enemies and
terrain. Inflict massive damage on the enemy bunkers, artilery, and
industrial sites, leaving craters and devastated earth in your
wake.
*** FILES ***
ZONE66.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,706,244
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>>> SPEAR OF DESTINY <<<
Spear of Destiny brings virtual reality to the PC, hurling you into
an intense battle between good and evil in which only you can save
the world! A breathtaking musical soundtrack sets the mood, while
amazing ``first person'' visual perspective and spectacular digital
stereo sound effects give an experience like no other game you've
ever played!
It's World War II and you are B.J. Blazkowicz, the Allies' most
durable agent. In the midst of the German Blitzkrieg, the Spear
that pierced the side of Christ is taken from Versailles by the
Nazis and secured in the impregnable Castle Wolfenstein! According
to legend, no man can be defeated when he has the Spear. Hitler
believes himself to be invincible with the power of the Spear as
his army of destruction sweeps across Europe.
Your mission is to recapture the Spear from an already unbalanced
Hitler, with the hope that the loss of his most coveted weapon will
push him over the edge! You must infiltrate the heavily guarded
Nazi stronghold and time is running out!
In your quest to recover the Spear, you will encounter the exciting
and hazardous challenges, secret doorways to hidden passages,
gruesome mutants, and powerful monster-like ``bosses''. All this in
the midst of the massive fire-power of well trained enemy soldiers
throughout the castle! See if you have the ``right stuff'' to
accomplish the most dangerous mission of the war!
This is a complete two-level playable version of Spear of Destiny -
a Wolfenstein 3D Graphic Adventure. Your mission is to make your
way safely through each of the levels to find the elevator to the
next floor. On the way, you'll have to fight your way past the
guards - they'll kill you if you don't get them first!
*** FILES ***
SPEAR.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,957,927
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>>> AUTOCON <<<
AutoCon is essentially a database manager for your AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS files. It enables you to keep up to fifty different
configurations, and to change easily between those configurations.
The first time you run AutoCon, it will create a file named
AUTOCON.DAT. That file will contain five configuration records.
Each record will contain a copy of the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
files from the C: drive. The records are initially named RECORD01 -
RECORD05. When you set up a configuration for a specific purpose,
you can change the name to reflect that purpose (something like
Win3 for a Microsoft Windows configuration, and SDOS for a simple
DOS configuration). You can add more records by hitting the F3 key.
AutoCon incorporates a full-screen editor to make it easy to change
the AUTOEXEC/CONFIG records. The editor uses Turbo
IDE/Sidekick/WS-compatible keystrokes. If you are not familiar with
these, there is an on-line help file which details all the
keystrokes. If you desire, you can change the editor keystrokes.
The F6 key will pop up a key editor for this purpose.
If you don't like the built-in editor, you can configure AutoCon to
use a different one. The ^F6 key combination will pop up a window
asking for the name of the editor you wish to run. Since the
configurations will eventually be used as AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS files, the editor must be able to produce pure ASCII
files. You can toggle between the internal and external editors
with the ^F6 and the ShiftF6 key combinations. After you have
established your records and names, you can reconfigure your system
by entering the name of the new configuration on the command line.
Typing "AutoCon Win3" would cause AutoCon to copy the AUTOEXEC and
CONFIG fields of the record named Win3 into the boot drive as
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS and optionally reboot the system.
In the interactive mode, you can page through the records and
reconfigure (using the current on-screen configuration) with a
couple of keystrokes.
The AutoCon package also includes a device driver which will allow
you to select different configurations during the boot process.
Using this method is optional, and you can switch between the two
methods with a couple of key strokes.
*** FILES ***
AUTOCON.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 209,205
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>>> TRANSCAN <<<
Version 4.08
Every computer user that transfers files from one system to another
should be concerned about the spread of computer viruses. Today
most users implement some form of virus protection on their
systems. But, many people wrongly assume that their virus scanner
will detect viruses even in compressed files. They cant!
TranScan uncompresses files to their original size so that the
virus scanner can check for viruses. While doing so it checks the
file for integrity and can also evaluate the age or date of the
file. TranScan can also test GIF files for integrity and minimum
resolution.
TranScan recompresses files to your default compression method
maintaining the file directory structure and volume labels. It can
delete unwanted files, add files, and add ARJ or ZIP file comments.
TranScan provides even more for the SysOp maintaining a Bulletin
Board Service (BBB). For most BBB software it can process files
immediately following the upload while the caller is on-line. It
displays COMM output to the caller, tests files for integrity,
viruses, age or date, and minimum GIF resolution. It also imports
FILE_ID.DIZ, DESC.SDI and GIF comment files into the BBS file
database. It can also export user descriptions to a DESC.SDI file
placed inside the uploaded file. For some BBS software packages
(like Wildcat) it even writes thank you messages to the user.
TranScan is packed with features. Each feature can be selected from
the TranScan configuration menu. On-line context sensitive help is
available to guide you through every step.
Yes, there are programs that can do what TranScan does. But, none
of them can compare feature for feature. You could use something
else, but TranScan makes it too easy to try.
*** FILES ***
TSCN408.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 919,147
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>>> RIPterm <<<
A Communications Terminal with High Speed Graphics
The Remote Imaging Protocol script language (RIPscrip(TM)) is a
text-based protocol for transmitting graphical images via a
communications link. RIPscrip instructs the remote terminal to
interact with the host system in a graphical, mouse-driven
environment. Hosts that support ASCII or ANSI text can have a
custom graphical user interface with few changes to their system
configuration. For most systems, no alteration to the host
system's software is necessary to implement RIPscrip graphics.
There are also a number of hosts that directly support RIPscrip
graphics.
RIPscrip is a 7-bit ASCII text based language, making it
compatible with packet-based networks and various computing
platforms. It supports 16 colors at 640x350 resolution. Future
plans for RIPscrip include 24-bit color, transmittable bitmaps,
sound support, a resolution independent coordinate system, and
full motion video - complete multimedia capabilities.
Some new features in RIPscrip version 1.5 are MicroANSI fonts; pie
slice, elliptical pie slice, elliptical arc, and bezier curve
drawing primitives; button command; text variable creation and
query; host commands; and local RIPscrip file playback.
RIPaint(TM), a graphical paint program/development environment,
draws menus and screens that can be used to replace or supplement
the existing host interface. Most text-based hosts, such as BBS's,
can take advantage of this tool. The RIPscrip language allows the
user interface developer to add mouse support for clickable menu
options to access their system.
The telecommunications community can also use RIPscrip to add
graphics, charts, images and diagrams to electronic mail, forum
messages, and file descriptions to provide a clearer understanding
of their information and ideas. The on-line community now has the
means to communicate with sophistication and ease. Users that
found on-line systems to be confusing and difficult may now easily
navigate a host system by clicking their mouse on graphical
images, like Prodigy(TM) and America Online(TM).
RIPscrip graphics may be viewed using our FreeWare terminal
program, RIPterm(TM). This terminal program may be given out free
of charge to your users. That's right - NO ROYALTIES! RIPterm is a
full-featured terminal program with many features found only in
commercial terminals , such as:
Pull-down menu interface
Ultra high speed graphical text output
X-Modem, X-Modem 1K, Y-Modem Batch, Z-Modem, Kermit, and
ASCII File Transfer Protocols
Dialing Directory
Scrollback Buffer
Keystroke Macros
Context Sensitive Help System
Shell to DOS capability
ANSI and SCO Unix VT-100 compatible
Support for COM1 through COM4
...and much more!
The SoftwareVault BBS will soon be upgrading to RIP graphics and
making this new terminal program available free to all of our
users.
*** FILES ***
RIPTERM.ZIP
Total disk space needed = 1,012,930
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For many years, ADC has endeavored to provide high-quality,
low-cost software. Among the vast array of software available for
IBM and compatible computers, Shareware software has consistently
been a leader in delivering true value to the consumer. Therefore,
in addition to the software published and distributed by ADC, the
SOFTWAREVAULT BBS has always offered the best selections from the
Shareware available.
Now, ADC has gone a step further to ensure that the consumer can
obtain the greatest number of quality programs for the lowest cost,
by publishing the SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library. Along with this
new offering from ADC, the ADC BBS has changed its name to the
SOFTWAREVAULT BBS to emphasize the enormous library of Shareware
programs available over the telephone by modem.
However, for those who want to acquire a very large library of
programs quickly, the CD-ROM Library is the best and most cost-
effective method. ADC has very carefully chosen programs from top
authors to create one of the world's largest collections of
Shareware and public-domain software.
Shareware is a "try-before-you-buy" method of selling software. In
the beginning, Shareware was purchased directly from the author.
The authors were able to avoid the cost of marketing through normal
retail channels and the consumer was able to obtain great bargains.
One drawback, however, was the limited information available to the
public about what software was available. Distributing Shareware
software through computer bulletin boards was the very logical
solution that soon became standard procedure for all Shareware
authors. By allowing programs to be copied from bulletin boards
and shared with few restrictions, Shareware is able to reach a
much greater number of users.
The SOFTWAREVAULT BBS is one of the better bulletin boards bringing
shareware to the consumer. We maintain a good working relationship
with the authors and afford them the chance to present their
software in an electronic marketplace at a greatly reduced cost.
The distribution of Shareware software by CD-ROM is the next
logical progression. It is like downloading thousands of programs
from the BBS at once. The same Shareware rules and requirements
apply, of course, but you receive so many programs at one time that
you can instantly build an impressive software library.
ADC pays a great deal of attention to all of the software it
distributes. All programs uploaded to our BBS are carefully tested
and reviewed to ensure performance and to detect the presence of a
virus. The software is copied to high quality streaming tapes and
our CD-ROM discs are produced using state-of-the-art technology.
And, of course, our technical staff is available to help with
any questions you might have.
From our beginning, ADC has recognized that the consumer is the
very most important link in the chain of successful distribution.
The success of ADC in distributing all of the software it carries
has depended upon listening to, and understanding, the needs of our
clients, and providing solutions when they are needed. The same
is true for our CD-ROM Library. We want to hear from you and learn
what can be improved in the future. Feel free to use all of the
means of communicating with us for this purpose, including leaving
messages for us on our BBS.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
We welcome your comments and suggestions for future SOFTWAREVAULT
Collections. You can contact us at:
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5220 East 69th Place
Tulsa, OK 74136-3407 USA
(800) 775-4232 in the USA and Canada
(918) 497-1201 International
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Register your favorite shareware programs directly with the author
of the shareware program. These authors work many long hours to
produce and test these programs that are on the SoftwareVAULT
CD-ROM. They have earned the right to be paid for their efforts by
the sweat of their brow.
The registration price for a shareware is usually very small ($5.00
- $85.00 US). Registering a program brings with it additional
benefits. In most cases, you will get the latest version of the
program and a printed manual. Most shareware programs are
constantly being improved so when you register, there is a good
chance that you will get a newer version the one you are
registering for. You will also be eligible for technical support
(usually by phone, letter or CompuServe). The registered version
will also be free of any trailers or opening (nag) screens on it,
telling you to register.
If you register a program from outside of the USA, you should mail
the author a US-draft or a bank check in US-Dollars. If the author
accepts Visa or Mastercard, you can simply give your Visa /
Mastercard number and expiration date.
The usual period of time for evaluation of a program before
registering is about 30 days.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
1. Copyright 1993 by American Databankers Corporation. All rights
reserved. American Databankers Corporation's copyright covers
the research, editing, organization and compilation of the CD
ROM, and also any individual programs or descriptive materials
which are the original creation of American Databankers
Corporation. Unless otherwise specified, the American
Databankers Corporation does not claim literary rights to
individual programs which have been licensed for use by others.
2. American Databankers Corporation expects everyone to respect
the author's copyright notices as well as all terms of
licenses. Users MAY NOT download files or programs with the
intent to sell a copy. BBS operators and users may download or
copy files or programs from The SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library
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