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- Talking Slideshow VENDOR.DOC
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- D I S K V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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- This file provides information for disk vendors who wish to
- distribute Talking Slideshow via their disk duplication and
- distribution services. If you wish to distribute Talking
- Slideshow and other Softline programs, then call or write
- to the Softline address given below. If approved, Softline
- will send master distribution diskettes of each shareware
- version.
- Softline, Inc. - ASAD Member
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- Talking Slideshow: Talking slide show graphics presentation
- tool for Windows.
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-
- TITLE: Talking Slideshow, Version 3.3
- For Microsoft Windows 3.0/3.1
- Last updated: August 1993
- REGISTRATION FEE: $9.95 + shipping and handling (US Funds)
- CATEGORIES: Windows, Business Graphics, Applications,
- Utilities.
- TARGET USER(S): Businesses/Individuals that need a tool
- to help them create a talking demonstration
- within Windows.
-
- CPU HARDWARE: Standard or Enhanced mode Windows (3.0/3.1)
- PRINTER: Not applicable - no output.
- RECOMMENDED
- USER LEVEL: Familiarity with Windows Paint and Sound
- Recorder is required.
- LANGUAGE: Borland Turbo Pascal, Microsoft C
- TOTAL of File Sizes: 289,895 bytes
-
- Copyright 1991 - 1993, Softline, Inc, All Rights Reserved.
- Published by:
- Softline, Inc
- Member of the Association of Shareware Authors & Distributors
- 15377 N.E. 90th
- Redmond, WA 98052
- (206) 861-5463
-
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- HOW TO INSTALL Talking Slideshow
-
- A README.TXT file is on each disk. This file contains the
- following instructions:
-
- Welcome to Talking Slideshow
- Registration Fee: $9.95 + S & H (US Funds only)
- Send to: Attn: Talking Slideshow Registration
- Softline, Inc
- 15377 N.E. 90th
- Redmond, WA 98052
- (206) 861-5463
- Talking Slideshow includes InWin: an install program run
- from within Windows.
-
- NOTE: Most files in this program are compressed and MUST be
- installed in order to run the program. Allow about 1
- minute for the install.
-
- Step #1: Make a copy of the Master diskette and keep the
- master diskette in a safe place.
- Step #2: Insert the copy in Drive A or B.
- Step #3: In Windows Program Manager, select File-Run...
- Step #4: Type: A:INSTALL or B:INSTALL
- Follow the install instructions as they
- appear on the screen.
- Step #5: After the Install is complete, double click
- the left mouse button on the Talking Slideshow
- icon to start the program.
- Step #6: Select OK at the License reminder screen.
- Step #7: For instructions (HELP) on creating your own
- talking graphics show: press the <F1> key.
- Step #8: Please send in your license fee. Softline will
- remove the pester screen, send a manual, and
- the most recent version of the software.
- Thank you.
- Double click on the Notepad icon titled
- "Registration" for the registration/order form
- and information on other Softline products.
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- SUGGESTED PRODUCT NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS
-
- The following are suggested product names and descriptions
- that can be used in vendor catalogs, brochures, ads, mailings,
- etc..
-
- Product Description: Talking Slideshow
-
- Talking Slideshow - Short Description:
-
- Talking Slideshow, Version 3.3 - $9.95
- A slide show program that talks with your own voice!.
- Simply substitute your picture and sound files for the
- Softline files. 1 to 100 picture and sound files. Works
- from the floppy drive also!.
- Passed: Microsoft Compatibility for Windows testing.
- Requires: Microsoft Windows 3.1, Sound board, and
- microphone to record. Graphics software to
- create pictures (Paint). Extra hardware not
- required to play back the sound files.
-
-
- Talking Slideshow - Long Description:
-
- Talking Slideshow, Version 3.3 - $9.95
- A slide show program that talks with your own voice!.
- Simply substitute your picture and sound files for the
- Softline files. Assemble your own professional
- presentations for tradeshows, business meetings, training
- seminars, etc.. Includes Sound and Loop adjustment
- dialog boxes. Talking Slideshow does not require any
- extra hardware to play back the sound files - operates
- through the PC internal speaker (Windows 3.0 or 3.1 /
- standard or enhanced modes) or installed sound device
- (Windows 3.1). Talking Slideshow is similar to Picture
- It With Sound except it does not Auto-stretch/shrink the
- picture files. If you will be using scanned photographs
- and/or 256 color or higher picture files, then Talking
- Slideshow should be ordered instead of Picture It With
- Sound. Auto-stretch/shrink tends to distort high
- resolution picture files. Up to 100 picture and sound
- files in one show!.
- Passed: Microsoft Compatibility for Windows testing.
- Requires: Microsoft Windows 3.1, Sound board, and
- microphone to create the sound files. Windows
- Paint or some other third party graphics
- creation software (save as .BMP files) to
- develop the picture files.
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-
- The copying restrictions listed in this file apply to any
- individual, organization, user group, or business that charges
- ANY fee for the distribution of the Shareware version of Talking
- Slideshow produced by Softline, Inc.. Talking Slideshow and its'
- associated files, documentation, and help files are NOT in the
- public domain. Talking Slideshow is owned by Softline, Inc.,
- Redmond, WA., U.S.A., the copyright holder. Talking Slideshow is
- a trademark of Softline, Inc.. Distribution restriction rights
- are claimed under that copyright and are outlined below.
-
- - No organization may sell the Shareware versions of Talking
- Slideshow without prior written permission from Softline,
- Inc.. To apply for such permission send a written request
- to:
- Softline, Inc.
- Talking Slideshow Distribution
- 15377 N.E. 90th
- Redmond, WA 98052
- or call: (206)861-5463
-
- ASP/ASAD vendor members will always be granted permission to
- distribute Talking Slideshow. If you are already a member of
- ASP or ASAD, please mention it in your request for distribution.
- With your request, please also send your most current shareware
- catalogue.
-
- Vendors may only distribute the "Shareware Version" disks.
- These disks are created specifically for disk vendors, BBS
- distribution, clubs, and resellers. They can usually be
- identified by the "pester screen" on the initial opening screen,
- and/or a pester box message on the last screen. Please note,
- these are NOT crippled versions of the program. The ONLY
- difference between the "Shareware Version" disks and the fully
- registered version are the Shareware encouragement screens and
- messages.
-
- You may distribute Talking Slideshow under the following terms:
- - Talking Slideshow, when listed in vendors' catalogues,
- advertisements, brochures, mailers, etc. must be named
- "Talking Slideshow".
-
- - Talking Slideshow may NOT be sold as part of some other
- more inclusive package without a license from Softline, Inc..
-
- - Talking Slideshow must not be distributed with other
- Shareware or public domain programs on the same floppy disk
- without permission from Softline, Inc.. However, Talking
- Slideshow may be included in libraries sold on CD-ROM disks
- and/or placed on POS rack methods of distribution.
-
- - Printed copies of the manual may not be distributed in any form
- without a license from Softline, Inc.
-
- - Talking Slideshow - including all related program files and
- documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be
- distributed as a complete package, without exception.
-
- - No price or other compensation may be charged for Talking
- Slideshow. A reasonable distribution cost may be charged for
- the cost of the diskette plus shipping and handling.
-
- - Talking Slideshow CANNOT be sold as part of some other
- inclusive package, nor can it be included in any commercial
- software packaging offer, without a written agreement from
- Softline, Inc.. Under no conditions will Talking Slideshow
- "rented" or leased to others.
-
- - Any distribution of Talking Slideshow over bulletin boards
- and/or national telecommunication services will be limited to
- distributing a single archived file containing the contents of
- the entire distribution disk and NO charge above the standard
- charge for connect time will be allowed.
-
- - No vendor can sell registered packages to end-users without
- written permission from Softline, Inc..
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- VENDOR STANDARDS:
- In order to distribute Talking Slideshow you must agree to
- abide by the ASP and/or ASAD vendor standards whether you are
- an ASP/ASAD member or not. For a listing of these standards or
- if you are interested in becoming an ASP or ASAD approved
- vendor, please contact:
-
- ASP: Association of Shareware Professionals
- Vendor Certification Committee
- P.O. Box 5786
- Bellevue, WA 98006
-
- ASAD: Association of Shareware Authors & Distributors
- 3024 Colony Lane
- Springfield, OH 45503
-
- Softline, Inc. appreciates each vendor following the ASP and ASAD
- standards.
- We strongly recommend you consider becoming an ASP or ASAD
- approved vendor if you have not already done so. The ASP and
- ASAD vendor member programs reduce the workload for both authors
- and vendors alike, and helps give customers confidence that
- reasonable standards are met in the distribution of Shareware
- products.
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-
- To those organizations given permission to distribute Sofline
- Talking Slideshow, Softline, Inc. will forward a Vendor Master
- Distribution disk. Updates will be offered to approved
- organizations on a case-by-case basis.
-
- Talking Slideshow is produced by Softline, Inc.
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- Talking Slideshow is a trademark of Softline, Inc.
- Softline is a trademark of Softline, Inc.
- InWin is a trademark of Softline, Inc.
- Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
- Copyright 1992 by Softline, Inc., Redmond, WA
- All Rights Reserved
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