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                AWARDS AND OTHERWISE TO SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS 

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       Once in a while you spot a shareware vendor, author, computer 
       club or BBS who adds a twist of value, education or just plain 
       old fashioned service and want to pass along an "attaboy" for a 
       job well done. Other times you might want to extend a thumbs 
       down. Do you have a favorite or not so favorite disk vendor, 
       product or author? Drop us a line! 
       
       In this edition of SMS I want to pass along commendations to 
       a select group of shareware movers and shakers who deserve a 
       thumbs up for a job well done!

       Category: BEST shareware industry magazine

       Other shareware magazines may be newer or have more advertising, 
       but PC Shareware Magazine from Britain is still the biggest and 
       best! With more detailed product reviews, interviews with 
       authors, customer tutorials and "inside information," PC 
       Shareware Magazine is clearly the best shareware magazine 
       in the industry.
       
       Category: fascinating new products for authors
       
       All are available from the SMS GOODIES section of this package...

       The Shareware Installation System. Aimed at unifying all 
       shareware installations into a common SMALL installation routine 
       with over 20 programming commands, this is one of the most 
       original and well thought out shareware programs on the market 
       for authors. The SMALL machine code size and ultimate 
       customization only adds icing on the cake.

       The Shareware Book from Robert Schenot - a fascinating 
       "whole earth" compendium of shareware tricks, tips and marketing 
       footnotes.

       Writer's Dream and the Multimedia Workshop from Jeff Napier 
       of Another Company. Simple, elegant tools which could create new 
       shareware opportunities for authors.

       Category: best industry event

       The Summer Shareware Seminar, hosted by Public Brand Software, 
       the ASP and industry emcee Bob Ostrander. The ultimate annual 
       event which defines the shareware industry for vendors and 
       authors alike. Held in June in Indianapolis, Indiana, this is 
       the place to be if you want to quadruple your income from 
       shareware.

       Category: most interesting emerging news item.

       The new "STAR" shareware industry trade organization currently 
       forming under the auspices of Diana Gruber and Scott Miller. If 
       the flexible and productive goals of the group are met, this 
       could be an exceptional addition to the shareware industry 
       for authors, users and vendors alike. Everyone knows the Diana 
       is OUTSPOKEN. Now she and Scott are DOING something about it.