Dear Apple II Software Author:

Thank you for requesting more information about the NAUGC '90 Apple II
CD-ROM Project (hereafter referred to as 'the Project').

Our goal is to produce two CD-ROMs of software: one each for the Apple II
and the Macintosh.  Because we want the latest bug-free and virus-free (no
offense) versions of your software, we are asking you to contribute your
software to us, for inclusion in what we hope will be the best set of Apple
CD-ROMs ever produced.

We, the Apple II CD-ROM Project group, are looking for the best and most
useful files and applications for the Apple II computer, in all its
incarnations: II, II Plus, IIc, IIe, and IIgs.

What categories of software do we want?  Any Public Domain, Freeware, or
Shareware software is eligible for consideration.  In the case of
Shareware, we require that the original author give us written permission
to include his/her files on the CD-ROM, if such permission is not
explicitly stated in the documents which accompany the software.

Demostration versions of commercial applications may be eligible for
inclusion on the disk, but we have not yet defined a policy on this (as of
August 27th).  If you are a commercial software producer, please make
contact with us at one of the electronic addressess below.

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Here are the general categories of the software that we are seeking:

AppleWorks
     Templates, Macros, for all versions of AppleWorks (including GS).

Business
     Templates, Utilities for Business Applications.  (Applications other
     than AppleWorks.)

Communications
     Communications Applications, Macros, Processing Utilities.

Development
     Programming Utilities, Source Code, Apple II Tech Notes.

Education
     Educational Applications.

File Utilities
     Program Selectors, file manipulation utilities.

Fonts
     Fonts, Font Editors.

Games
     Self-explanatory. :)  Character Editors, too.

Graphics
     Pictures, Conversion Utilities.

Hypermedia
     Stacks for HyperStudio, Tutor-Tech, or other Apple II hypermedia.

Music
     Song and Instrument Files for Diversi-Tune, Music Construction Set
     (both IIe and IIgs), Instant Music, etc.

Reference
     Text files of general informational value.  (How to Built A Hard
     Drive, for example.)

Sound
     Digitized sound files for IIgs applications.

System
     Icons, Desk Accessories, Initialization (System.Setup) files.


If your application or file isn't described by this list, don't worry.
Just tell us what its function is, and we'll find the appropriate category
for it, or create a new one.

We would prefer that all submissions be in ProDOS format, on 3.5-inch
disks, but that isn't absolutely necessary; 5.25-inch disks are acceptable.
If the file is for a DOS 3.3 application, you may submit the software on
either a DOS 3.3-formatted disk, or you may pack the disk with ShrinkIt,
and submit the file on a ProDOS-formatted disk.  Only ShrinkIt-packed disks
are acceptable; please, do not send any disks packed via DDD or other
programs, as we will automatically reject them.

Yes, we also welcome DOS 3.3 files: we want something for every Apple II
user on this CD-ROM.  (By the way: if anyone knows how to contact Bob
Bishop, please let us know.  We'd like to include his 'Applevision' program
on this CD-ROM, if possible.  Thanks.)

NO DISKS WILL BE RETURNED.  Our budget isn't large enough for that expense;
but every contributor to this effort will be acknowledged in a special file
on the CD-ROM, so this is your chance at relative immortality. :)


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Commonly Asked Questions:

Q: How do I submit my files?
A: Please send a disk copy of your files to the address below, and include
    a hardcopy of the submission form.  Shareware authors: due to recent
    court decisions, we ask that you specifically state that we will have
    permission to distribute your software.

Q: Who will be receiving these CD-ROMs?
A: Each user group that attends the 1990 Conference will receive a copy of
    both disks.  After the Conference, we will sell the undistributed
    copies to individuals buyers; at this time, we expect to sell the
    CD-ROMs at a price of $40 each.

Q: Where does the money from the sale of the CD-ROMs go?
A: All monies received will be used to pay for the 1990 Conference itself.
    If we have any excess money after our bills are paid, that excess will
    be applied to the next Conference.  We're not in this to make a
    profit, but to create the best Apple CD-ROMs in existence.

Q: Can I get a listing of all the files that will be available on the disk?
A: Not while the Project is still in progress.  We had considered uploading
    a text file which contained all the information on the files that we
    currently had, but the size of such a file, even when compressed, would
    be too large for all interested parties to download on a regular basis.
    However, we will upload a complete catalog of the disk when the Project
    is completed.

Q: I've written a newer version of the program that I had first sent to
    you.  Can I get the old version replaced by the new?
A: Yes.  Send us the new version, tell us what the old version was, and
    we'll replace the files.  We will accept all submissions until our
    deadline for the pressing of the CD-ROM, which is presently March 1,
    1990 (subject to change).

Q: The software that I have submitted is Shareware.  How should I collect
    my Shareware fees?
A: You should declare your Shareware status in the documents which
    accompany your file(s), and include your address.  The Project will not
    be responsible for the collection of any fees or donations to the
    authors of the software on the CD-ROM; that duty is the responsibility
    of the authors.

Q: But I don't have a CD-ROM player!  Where can I buy one, cheap?

A:  We are negotiating with CD-ROM drive manufacturers, with the intention
    to offer a discounted price on a new CD-ROM drive.  Many of the
    Japanese manufacturers will be introducing new CD-ROM models in the
    next few  months, and we want to present the User Groups that will be
    attending the Conference, and contributors to our effort, with the
    opportunity to buy a new drive at a discount.

Q: I have a question, but you haven't answered it in this message.
A: We'll answer any questions about the Project, if you send e-mail to
    one of the electronic mail addresses below.  Edward Floden, the
    Co-ordinator of the NAUGC '90 Apple II CD-ROM Project, will answer
    any questions regarding the Project.  He checks his mail every day,
    and you may expect an answer to your question within a day or two.

Q: How do I submit my software to the Project?
A: Send your disks to:

          NAUGC '90 Apple II CD-ROM Project
          c/o Edward Floden
          1865 W. Spring Ridge Drive
          Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1217

     And please enclose a copy of the submission form (found at the end
     of this message).  If you have included your online address, we will
     send you an acknowledgement of our receipt of your disk(s), via
     e-mail.


This is probably the most ambitious attempt ever made to collect, catalog
and distribute Public Domain and Shareware software for the Apple II.  With
your help, we can make this a reality.

In advance, thank you for your support of the Apple II CD-ROM Project!


Edward Floden
Co-ordinator, Apple II CD-ROM Project
National Apple User Group Conference '90 / InterChange

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          NAUGC '90 APPLE II CD-ROM SOFTWARE SUBMISSION FORM


Please fill out a hard copy of this form, and include it with the disk(s)
that you send to us.  See the notes at the end of the form for further
information about the data that we require.


Category________________________________________________________

Application Name________________________________________________

File Name_______________________________________________________

File Type_______________________________________________________

Minimum System Requirements_____________________________________

Operating System________________________________________________

Application Required____________________________________________

Description_____________________________________________________

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NOTES:

Category:  See the list in the message above, and choose the major category
     which describes your application or file.  If you are not sure, enter
     'Unknown' on this line, and we'll figure it out.

Application Name:  The name by which we will refer to your application,
     such as 'Binary Library Utility', or 'Monte Carlo'.

File name:  If you are submitting an application, please tell us the name
     of the main application file itself (for example, 'Aplworks.System').
     If you are submitting a single file, enter the name of the file
     itself on this line.

File Type: the file type of the main application file, or of the single
     file itself.  Three-letter abbreviations or Hex codes are acceptable
     (for example 'LBR', or '$E0/$8001').

Minimum System Requirements:  Specific the minimum system configuration
     that is necessary to run your application or load your file.  For
     example, '64K IIe', '48K II Plus', '1.25MB IIgs'.

Operating System:  The operating system required to run the application, or
     to access the files.  Use 'DOS 3.3', 'ProDOS', 'ProDOS 16', or
     'GS/OS'.  Also include the minimum version (or the only version, in
     the case of some IIgs applications) necessary to use the file(s).

Application Required:  The application with which this file may be used.
     For example, 'AppleWorks', 'WordPerfect GS', 'Talk Is Cheap'.

Description:  A brief description of the application or file.  You do not
     need to include any information that already appears in the form.

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