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T A P E M A K E R 1 . 6
A Shareware Product
Copyright 1989-1991 by Robert E. Alexander
82 Miller Rd.
Newton, MA 02159
Compuserve: 71621,3073 Internet: 71621.3073@compuserve.com
Introduction:
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TapeMaker is a unique program that helps you choose songs to record on
a tape. Many other tape programs are little more than glorified
typewriters: you type in the song titles and the program prints out a
cassette insert for you. TapeMaker's approach is that if you're going
to do all that typing, you should get some extra benefit from it.
TapeMaker lets you know how many songs can fit on the tape, finds the
best order to record them in so that you have the minimum amount of
blank tape left, and acts as a database for your album collection.
When you register TapeMaker, you will get a copy of the manual and the
latest version, TapeMaker 2.0. This has many additional features which
are described later.
Using TapeMaker:
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To run TapeMaker, enter the command:
TAPEMKR
If you have a monochrome display which is driven by a CGA, EGA or VGA
card, or if you get blinking characters on the screen when you run
TapeMaker, use the command:
TAPEMKR M
TapeMaker creates two files, TAPEMKR.CFG and TAPEMKR.MUS. The first
file holds configuration information for TapeMaker, the second holds the
database of your album collection. TAPEMKR.CFG is created in the
directory from which you run TapeMaker. TAPEMKR.MUS is, by default,
created in the same directory. However, you may change the directory or
file name of TAPEMKR.MUS.
TapeMaker has a built in automated demo. Choose "Demonstrate TapeMaker"
from the main menu to learn how to use the program.
Features in TapeMaker 2.0:
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TapeMaker 2.0 has many exciting features that registered users have
requested. These include:
- user definable menu and character fields. Menu fields are like the
MEDIA menu, but you can define your own. For example, you could create
a menu with choices like Rock, Jazz, Classical, and Soundtrack, and
the menu will appear every time you enter album information.
A character field is like the title fields. You could create a field
for miscellaneous comments about each album.
- printed reports of your music collection. The reports can be sorted
any way you want: by album, by artist, by media, by song, by playing
time, or even by your user defined fields. You also specify what
information you want printed on the reports.
- up to 60 songs per album
- the ability to manually rearrange songs on the cassette insert,
and type in your own comments. In fact, you can use TapeMaker 2.0
as a simple cassette insert program where you type in songs and
print them out, without using any of the database features.
- an option to print playing times and/or artists on the cassette
insert
- nicer looking cassette inserts. TapeMaker 2.0 can use the line
drawing characters on many printers, instead of just dashes. The
result is cleaner looking printout.
- and much more!
TapeMaker 2.0 is sent to all registered users.
Registering TapeMaker:
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TapeMaker is not in the public domain; it is not free. TapeMaker is
shareware. Shareware is a low-cost way of selling software. Instead of
making fancy and expensive packaging, advertising in expensive magazines,
and selling through retail stores that add a markup, shareware is
distributed primarily on computer bulletin boards. This provides important
advantages to you.
First, you are able to try out software before you buy it. You needn't
worry about paying a hundred dollars for software that doesn't meet your
needs. Second, since distribution is so inexpensive, you can get quality
software for much less money.
There is a problem, though. Many people who use shareware never pay for it.
They violate the honor system by which this software is distributed. In the
long run, they hurt everyone, because if too many people violate the honor
system, the honor system will collapse. That means no more 'try before you
buy' software, and it means there will less software available and it will
cost more.
So if you find TapeMaker useful, please register it. You will receive
a manual and an upgrade to version 2.0. Also, please send me any ideas
you have for enhancements.
Feel free to give copies of TapeMaker to any friends who may find it useful.
Sharing quality software with others is an important part of making
Shareware work.
Thank you for registering and supporting the shareware concept.
To register TapeMaker 1.6, print this file, fill out the form (below),
and send $20 to:
Robert E. Alexander
82 Miller Road
Newton, MA 02159
Please print legibly:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Street: _____________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________
Type of floppy disk (circle one): 5 1/4 inch 3 1/2 inch
Where did you obtain TapeMaker? _____________________________________
1.6
Terms:
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TapeMaker 1.6 is Copyright 1989 through 1991 by Robert E. Alexander.
Permission is granted to make copies of TapeMaker 1.6 and distribute
them to others so long as the files TAPEMKR.EXE and TAPEMKR.DOC are
distributed together and unmodified. No fee, other than a disk
duplicating fee less than or equal to $7.00, may be charged for
TapeMaker 1.6.
TapeMaker is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The
entire risk as to quality and performance of this program is with you.
In no event will Robert Alexander be liable to you for any damages,
including any lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this
program, even if Robert Alexander has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do
not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or exclusion of liability
for incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to
you.