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- The following introduction of file #6471 CPMSCR-C.LBR is for your
- information. The file contains about 90 different sources for CP/M
- software (and some hardware) for CP/M users. It is one of the most
- complete listings that I have ever seen!! Due to the large size of
- the file, I could not do it justice by editing and chopping, and since
- it almost equals the size of the PIP Magazine, did not include it
- here. So rush on over to page 685;3, select all Libraries, and D/L
- file 6471. Many thanks to the CP/M SIG of the Pittsburgh Area
- Computer Club (PACC)!! Bill J.
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- CP/M SOFTWARE VENDORS LIST
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-
- Why A CP/M Software Vendors List?
-
- Today, media coverage of topics of interest to the CP/M
- computer owner has dwindled to the point of almost non-existence,
- and the number of computer magazines that offer any regular
- coverage of CP/M can almost be counted on one hand. As a result, a
- company or vendor that still has CP/M software for sale cannot
- justify advertising its products since the potential market is so
- diffused. This list is an attempt to provide a reference source
- for CP/M users to consult; so they can know who is still supplying
- software for CP/M and what software is available.
-
- This list, produced by the CP/M SIG of the Pittsburgh Area
- Computer Club (PACC), is based on a listing released previously by
- others, but has been greatly expanded. While this list is far from
- a complete listing of all companies, vendors, and user groups
- offering software for use on CP/M, it is hoped that it will become
- a major reference source for all CP/M users. It is also hoped that
- this list will continue to expand and will be maintained in such a
- manner that it can be re-released periodically on either an annual
- or semi-annual basis. Lastly, while every effort has been made to
- verify the information contained in this list, the CP/M SIG of PACC
- cannot be held responsible for errors in the list, nor can any
- guarantees be made on the continued availability or suitability of
- the software described in the listing.
-
- How To Use This List.
-
- This list is divided into three sections. The first section
- consists of companies and vendors who are selling commercial CP/M
- software packages. The second section consists of companies and
- user groups who are selling public domain software for use on CP/M.
- The third section consists of Z-Nodes that also sell other CP/M
- products in addition to selling proprietary Z-System software.
- (A Z-Nodes is a remote access computer system (RAS), which can be
- accessed by the public though the use of a modem. All Z-Nodes
- allow for the downloading of both CP/M and Z-System public domain
- software. Also Z-System or CP/M proprietary software may be down-
- loaded from those Z-Nodes that are selling it).
-
-
- Entries in each section are organized alphabetically by the
- name of the company, vendor, or user group. Besides the name, each
- entry in the list also includes the mailing address, and telephone
- number(s). A brief description is included of what software
- packages or services are offered. The availability of either
- brochures or a catalog about the products is also included.
- Prices, if given, are suggested retail and are not based on any
- discounts or special sales. Also noted is the availability of
- the software for use in other operating environments such as DOS,
- CP/M-86, CP/M Plus (version 3.0), etc. Finally, a date is given
- for when the information was last verified.
-
-
-
- Revision History
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- Notes on Revision C: CP/M SIG of PACC (9/2/88)
-
- Revised and updated listing by verifying some companies that
- were not verified before, and also re-verified some others. All
- entries dated from 6/15/88 through 8/31/88 were added or verified
- on or near the dates shown. Deleted entries for several companies
- that have dropped their CP/M products. Created a separate division
- for Z-Nodes that also sell products for CP/M computers.
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- Notes on Revision B: Brian Marcotte (4/15/88)
-
- I wish to acknowledge the efforts of the previous author who
- compiled the original list (CPMSRC-A.LST). Without his/her efforts
- this revised list would have been much smaller. If anyone knows of
- a new source for CP/M software or books on CP/M, I would appreciate
- a message listing name, address, phone number and what they are
- offering for sale left as a message on one of the following BBS's
- or Genie.
-
- ECCUG BBS - (203) 228-1031 -> handle = Altariel
- CONNHUG BBS - (203) 673-8752 -> Brian Marcotte
- The Fireplace BBS - (203) 448-1349 -> Brian Marcotte
- Genie Information Network -> GE Mail Address = B.MARCOTTE1
-
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- Notes on Revision A:
-
- I have attempted to verify the continued existence of the
- following companies, and their continued support of CP/M. At the
- end of each company listed, I have indicated a successful
- verification by placing the date of the last time verification was
- made. I have also included some un-verified companies in this list
- in the hope that someone out there can provide me with this
- information. Your help in fleshing out this list will be
- appreciated by all the people who will use it.
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