Wouldn't it be great if a resource existed to help quickly locate the best shareware product in your area of interest and presented the kind of information that makes buying decisions a snap? You know what I mean . Something that would tell all there is to know before downloading files and spending hours if not days checking things out.
Wait no more. It's here, the MX Shareware Database by MicroExcel. This free service to authors provides the most detailed information available on over 1300 products. You'll quickly locate the best works with extended descriptions, references to published reviews and awards plus information on where to find individual products.
The specially designed host program makes navigating this vast quantity information a breeze. An organizational tree guides you along a logical path to the most appropriate software for your needs. Just use the arrow keys. You can't miss. Of course, you're not chained to it. The entire database can still be handled as one group if that works better for you.
There are plenty of search capabilities. You'll get a kick out of quickly narrowing your selection to products with great supporting information, published reviews or awards. Hey, why not study the best first ?
The whole point is to help you find the right product quickly. Naturally it's good for authors too because they can now provide any quantity of information required to fully explain a product's value. You'll gain greater confidence in the products you choose to review.
Is that all there is? Not by a long shot! Each product is linked to the author's contact information for easy ordering or inquiries. Better still, they're also linked to supporting CD-ROM titles. Now that's the ticket. Buy a handful of CD-ROMs and use the MX Shareware Database to zero in on the most recognized works and yet preserve the option of hunting down undiscovered gems.
This service is actually a collection of databases covering many areas of the shareware industry. Shareware authors will find helpful information on marketing books and services.
This is the kind of service we've all been waiting for!
Naturally this isn't a small database. It is available on floppy disks for $11.00 but CD-ROM is the way to go. And right now there's a special CD offer. A CD-ROM with the MX Shareware Database and 350 shareware programs for just $8.50 (includes shipping to USA and Canada, foreign shipping extra). E-mail your name, address, phone number and when available to mxsoft@garlic.com . VISA and MasterCard accepted. If you want extra security, split your card number and expiration date between two e-mail messages. Be sure the first message says two messages are coming and put your name and expiration date on the second message. You can also leave your credit card number at 800 636-6961. Be sure to give a return phone number. In any case, send your address information by e-mail. All orders will be confirmed by e-mail. The MX Shareware Database requires DOS 3.1 or higher, mono or color screen, 640k RAM.
Opportunity awaits at no charge! Submission is nothing more than sending one or more ASCII text files for each product telling the public whatever you want them to know. MicroExcel provides a detailed guide on how to write product presentations that really sell. All products welcome.
The portion of this guide concerning Majority markets and the Technology Adoption Life Cycle bell curve is included here.
The development of the MX Shareware Database is no fluke. It was made possible by MicroExcel's own product Perfect Recall . It's a combination information / file management database designed to relieve information overload. Those who live on their computer can take the pain out of work with this new program. Seven years of development produced a complete and well thought out system for storing and retrieving information and files without remembering much of anything or fishing aimlessly through lists. The MX Shareware Database is an example of how this works.
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