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- Softline Brochure VENDOR.DOC
-
- 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 Softline Brochure via their disk duplication
- and distribution services.
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- Softline Brochure: Royalty free, distributable talking slide
- show advertising tool for Windows.
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-
- TITLE: Softline Brochure, Version 3.2
- For Microsoft Windows 3.0/3.1
- Last updated: December 1992
- REGISTRATION FEE: $99.95 + shipping and handling (US Funds)
- CATEGORIES: Windows, Business Graphics, Applications,
- Utilities and/or Advertising.
- TARGET USER(S): Businesses/Individuals that need a tool
- to communicate a message to Windows users.
-
- 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: 339,265 bytes
-
- Copyright 1991 - 1992, Softline, Inc, All Rights Reserved.
- Published by: Softline, Inc
- 15377 N.E. 90th
- Redmond, WA 98052
- (206) 861-5463
-
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- HOW TO INSTALL Softline Brochure
-
- A README.TXT file is on each disk. This file contains the
- following instructions:
-
- Welcome to Brochure
- Brochure includes INWIN: an installation 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 5
- minutes for the installation.
-
- 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 installation instructions as they
- appear on the screen.
- Step #5: After the Installation is completed, double click
- the left mouse button on the Brochure icon to
- start the program.
- Step #6: Select OK at the License reminder screen.
- Step #7: For instructions (HELP) on creating your own
- talking Brochure: 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.
- Select Information... under the File menu, within
- the program, for the registration/order form.
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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: Softline Brochure
-
- Softline Brochure - Short Description:
-
- Brochure, V3.2 - $99.95
- Advertising in the 90's!. A slide show program that talks
- with your own voice!. Promote your company, products,
- and/or services to Windows users with a talking floppy
- diskette. Royalty-free distribution for registered users.
- 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.
-
-
- Softline Brochure - Long Description:
-
- Brochure, V3.2 - $99.95
- Advertising in the 90's!. A slide show program that talks
- with your own voice!. Brochure is a commercial
- advertising tool for individuals or companies who want to
- communicate a promotional message to the Windows market.
- Assemble your talking Brochure and distribute it freely
- (no royalties) through tradeshows, mass mailers, hand
- outs, bundle with hardware, etc.. Up to 100 picture and
- sound files in one show!. Brochure automatically
- accesses a Windows Write file from within the program for
- detailed, written information (ie: product catalogue,
- pricing, service bulletins, new product announcements,
- etc.). The person to whom you hand your computerized
- brochure may print out your detailed information from
- within Windows Write. Includes INWIN: Windows
- utility program for an easy end-user installation. You
- may customize INWIN for your particular Brochure and
- distribute freely (only with your Brochure) or simply run
- the program from the floppy drive. Penetrate those tough
- accounts with a Talking Brochure!.
- 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. Brochure 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).
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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 Softline
- Brochure produced by Softline, Inc.. Softline Brochure and its'
- associated files, documentation, and help files are NOT in the
- public domain. Softline Brochure is owned by Softline, Inc.,
- Redmond, WA., U.S.A., the copyright holder. Softline Brochure 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 Softline
- Brochure without prior written permission from Softline,
- Inc.. To apply for such permission send a written request
- to:
- Softline, Inc.
- Brochure Distribution
- 15377 N.E. 90th
- Redmond, WA 98052
- or call: (206)861-5463
-
- ASP vendor members will always be granted permission to
- distribute Softline Brochure. If you are already a member of
- ASP, 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 Softline Brochure products on the following
- terms:
- - Softline Brochure, when listed in vendors' catalogues,
- advertisements, brochures, mailers, etc. must be named
- "Brochure".
-
- - Brochure may NOT be sold as part of some other more inclusive
- package without a license from Softline, Inc..
-
- - Brochure must not be distributed with other Shareware or public
- domain programs on the same floppy disk without permission from
- Softline, Inc.. However, Brochure 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.
-
- - Brochure - 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 Brochure. A
- reasonable distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the
- diskette plus shipping and handling.
-
- - Brochure 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 Brochure be "rented" or leased to others.
-
- - Any distribution of Brochure 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 Brochure you must agree to abide by the
- ASP vendor standards whether you are an ASP member or not. For a
- listing of these standards or if you are interested in becoming an
- ASP-approved vendor, please contact:
- Association of Shareware Professionals
- Vendor Certification Committee
- P.O. Box 5786
- Bellevue, WA 98006
-
- Softline, Inc. appreciates each vendor following the ASP
- standards.
- We strongly recommend you consider becoming an ASP approved
- vendor if you have not already done so. The ASP vendor member
- program reduces 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
- Brochure, Softline, Inc. will forward a Vendor Master Distribution
- disk. Updates will be offered to approved organizations on a
- case-by-case basis.
-
- Softline Brochure is produced by Softline, Inc.
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- Brochure 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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