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Storymaker+ VGA Version 1.0d
(c) Copyright 1992-1995 Elson Embry
All rights reserved
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VENDOR DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
====================================================
Elson Embry
145 Plaza Drive #471
Vallejo, California 95491-3703
Phone: (707) 647-2258
Internet email: embryev@aol.com
This file provides information for Electronic Board
Systems or BBS's, computer clubs, user groups and
vendors such as catalog vendors,CDROM distributors,
rack or retail outlet vendors, or anyone who plans
to distribute Storymaker+ VGA on a shareware basis.
Storymaker+ comes in two versions, the original ver-
sion for the EGA and this version for the VGA. The
two versions are different programs. Distribution
terms of one version apply specifically only to that
version and the terms may be different.
A common definition of a shareware program is that
it is a "try-before-you-buy, low cost, high quality
software". Storymaker+ VGA release for shareware
distribution is under this definition, not as a pub-
lic domain, freeware or user-voluntarily-supported
product. That it is a indeed low cost, high quality
software is something that users can examine for
themselves, so the only question is how to responsi-
bly put it in the shareware distribution channels as
indeed a try-before-you-buy product.
As the author feels uncomfortable imposing a legal
obligation on users to register a product distribu-
ted under shareware's system of wide and free dis-
tribution without adding in it something to support
the legal limitations on its use, it was considered
to release a limited - or crippled - version in sup-
port of or in place of legal requirements. However
although the author considers limited use as a good
method to support the try-before-you-buy condition
of shareware, Storymaker+ VGA numerous features make
it difficult to decide what kind of limitations will
serve its purpose without making the program run
like a demoware. It was therefore decided not to put
any limitations on the software's functions so as
not to hinder in any way a sufficient evaluation and
appreciation of the product. A personal obligation
to register is also imposed on the user in place of
a legal obligation.
As the author then has to rely directly on the users
only once they acquire the product, it is important
it reaches them clean, so to speak. And the author
recognizes that the manner of distribution does play
a real and very important role in the public's per-
ception of and regard for shareware products and do
appreciate the contribution of those who truly pro-
mote shareware as shareware for helping distribute
Storymaker+.
There is that old saying that goes something like
"If I don't do it, someone else will, so it might as
well be me." As the author does not care if some-
body else will (otherwise,there's always a red light
to ignore), the author also does not care about the
argument that any form of distribution is all right
as long as it gets the program around and generates
registrations. So adherence to the following terms
of the limited license to distribute is entirely
conditioned on the author's wishes on how the pro-
duct should be distributed; if that system fails to
serve the author's interest, so be it and those who
feel they can not comply with the terms should not
distribute Storymaker+ VGA:
1. The author does not make arrangement for any com-
pensation from the shareware distribution of the
product and in determining fair use, relies on a
reasonable perception of the intent of anyone
distributing the product.
2. No files in the product may be omitted, renamed
or modified in any way. Distributors may add
files that are component parts of their distribu-
tion package on the condition that the files must
clearly state it is not part of the original
package.
3. As the distribution terms are meant to apply to
how the product is distributed and not to what
users do after acquiring the product, it is the
responsibility of the distributor to promote the
product as shareware and this includes protecting
the interests of the product's developer.Any form
of distribution promotion that directly or indi-
rectly encourages free use of the product, spe-
cially after any payment to the distributor, is
unfair use of the product, will be considered an
attempt to deprive rightful income from its deve-
loper and is therefore strictly prohibited.
4. The product may be freely uploaded to BBSs' for
traditional shareware distribution.
5. As the software has low registration fee, it is
expected that any distribution fee, including in-
cidental charges, will be reasonable, reflecting
the shareware nature of the product and the fact
that no compensation is made to its producer.
6. Rack shareware distributors must first obtain
written authorization before selling the product,
providing the author necessary information in
order to determine compliance with the distribu-
tion terms. Failure to do so will subject the
package to immediate withdrawal from the market.
7. Other distributors who also plan to do special
packaging or selling of the product must also
consider obtaining prior written authorization as
a precaution if common reason tells them they may
need to do so. This does not apply to traditional
catalog sales or the like.
8. Distributors must take into account in their
inventory and distribution plans that the product
is subject to periodic revisions and updates and
must use the latest version whenever reasonably
possible.
9. The author reserves the right to revoke permi-
ssion from anyone to distribute the product.
* List of Files
FILE_ID.DIZ _ Shareware package description
README.1ST - Pre-installation text file
HISTORY.DOC - Log of version releases
VENDOR.DOC - Vendor information
STORY.DOC - Software information
REGISTER.FRM - Registration form
SMVINIT.EXE - Initialization/update utility
STORY.EXE - Main program
HELP.DAT - Program file
PHONEME.DAT - Program file
PRULES.DAT - Program file
SBINST.DAT - Program file
SCREEN.DAT - Program file
SMR.DAT - Program file
SMFONTS.DAT - Program file
PHONEME.DCT - Program file
KIDS.SBK - Demo storybook
KIDS.SPL - Demo picture library
KIDS.SSL - Demo script file
JUNGLE.TXT - Demo text file
*.CMF - CMF FM files
*.SML - Melody files
*.VOC - Digital sound files
* Archived File Name: SMVGAnnn.ext - nnn for
version number.
* Suggested Category: Education, Children,
Multimedia, Electronic Publishing, Storybooks.
* Program Description: The program name Storymaker+
VGA and version number must be included in des-
criptions containing more than one line. Hardware
requirements must be included in long descriptions
of the program. Recommended description:
STORYMAKER+ VGA Vnn - Storymaker+ VGA is a multi-
media kit for creating interactive storybooks
with sound, music, and text-to-speech. Storybooks
of up to 99 screen pages can be compiled into
stand-alone, personalized programs for easy dis-
tribution among friends,family or for educational
and commercial purposes.
The software is designed for the use of elemen-
tary-school-aged children as a creativity and
learning tool for arts,music,reading and writing.
Parents who are interested in participating in
the education of their younger children can use
it as a teaching tool.
Storymaker+ VGA has separate editor modules for
music,graphics,text and the designing and reading
of storybooks. Children can use the Melody Maker,
with its animated piano, to explore music and
sound; the Scenery and Shape Editors with their
special tools, to explore shapes and colors; the
Book Editor with its varied animation tools, to
do creative and logical thinking; the Text Editor
even with its simple features, to do some writing
and have some fun; and the Book Reader, to share
their creations with others.
Other users of the program are computer learning
centers and educational institutions which will
find it useful as a teaching tool for reading,
writing, multimedia introduction. Some unexpected
users of the EGA version are professionals who
find the program useful as a therapeutic tool
especially for disabled children.
The Screen Keyboard interface, a new feature in
Storymaker+ VGA will also be of special interest
to those who, because of a physical handicap, can
operate a computer only through a device that
emulates a mouse. By pointing and clicking at the
interface keyboard diagram on the screen through
the emulator device,a user may enter text without
using the computer keyboard.
Writers of children's books may be interested to
use the program as a low-cost, simple multimedia
authoring system. Storybooks may be distributed
royalty-free with no further arrangement with the
author.
Online help is available throughout the program.
Hardware Requirements: 640K RAM, VGA graphics,
hard drive, mouse, Sound Blaster compatible sound
card.
Registration fee is only $26.
* Hardware Requirements:
640k RAM, VGA graphics, hard drive, Sound Blaster
compatible sound card, mouse.
* Registration Fee: $26.
* Other Information: Please refer to the text file
STORY.DOC.