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╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ SeedMaster Registration Information ║ ║ Copyright (C) 1988,'89,'90,'91,'93 White Harvest Software, Inc. ║ ╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ WELCOME TO SEEDMASTER! Your personal computer is now a powerful Bible study tool. SeedMaster com- bines one or more Bibles, an exhaustive word list, advanced concordance searches, personal commentary entry, a sermon/lesson notepad, and option- al Resource materials. All in an easy to learn, easy to use, windowed program with context sensitive help every step of the way! This scrolling file contains the following sections: * Value of Registering SeedMaster * Why distribute SeedMaster this way? * Registration Process * What if I can't afford $30 or $40? * Can I get a new, unregistered copy of SeedMaster directly from WHS? * What about enhanced versions of SeedMaster? * Windows 3.X * Are you pushing a theological bias? * What if I have comments or questions about SeedMaster? * What about other Bible versions? * Technical Recognition * Trademark Notices * What about other Bible versions? * Whew! What about Database Bundles? * Unavavailable Bible Versions * What about CD-ROM? * What can a user do to help? VALUE OF REGISTERING SEEDMASTER Locating an affordable, useful, and powerful Bible study/concordance program is DIFFICULT. We hope most people will appreciate our efforts in creating SeedMaster and will honor our request to register this program. SeedMaster is distributed as Shareware. We have created SeedMaster for broad distribution and, under certain conditions, permit you to copy and pass the Shareware versions to others. PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS OUT- LINED IN THE DISTRIB.DOC FILE BEFORE YOU GIVE ANYONE ELSE A COPY. Although we ask you to send in a registration form and "registration fee" (if you find the software useful), we probably can't find you and make you do so. If you choose to register your copy, you will receive: * The latest version of SeedMaster. * A complete documentation manual (80+ pages including index). * Our heartfelt thanks. * Notification of the availability of: - Program Updates - Enhanced Versions - Additional Bible Versions You will also be able to purchase copyrighted, non-Shareware Bible data- bases directly from us. See the end of this file for a current list and brief descriptions/pricing. WHY DISTRIBUTE SEEDMASTER THIS WAY? There are several answers to this question: * It simply distributes God's word. After all, byte for byte, we are not the authors of the majority of this package, God is! * We would sincerely like to have as many people benefit from the Seed- Master product as possible. REGISTRATION PROCESS The registration fee for SM/DOS is $30. After you finish viewing this file you can print a registration form from the Help menu. (Make sure your printer is on, etc.) Checks, VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Send the form to: White Harvest Software, Inc. PO Box 97153 Raleigh, NC 27624-7153 or FAX to: (919) 870-0775 You can also register on our BBS (919) 846-2141 (2400-N-8-1). Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Checks may require extra time. WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD $30 or $40? Fine. Please use SeedMaster anyway--and pass it on to a few hundred of your very closest friends. CAN I GET A NEW, UNREGISTERED COPY OF SEEDMASTER DIRECTLY FROM YOU? Yes. There is a small charge for the diskettes and shipping costs (see the registration form). If you are an unregistered user, you can elect to pay the registration fee upon requesting a new copy. WHAT ABOUT ENHANCED VERSIONS OF SEEDMASTER? As we improve the product, registered SeedMaster users will be informed of new releases. We have quite a list of potential enhancements! WINDOWS 3.0/3.1 A Windows 3.X version is now available. Because the system was designed especially for Windows, not all features are the same, but 90% or so of the DOS features are available in the Windows version*, and vice-versa. You can download the Windows version from our BBS for your evaluation. The regis- tration is $40, not the $30 for the DOS version. The Windows version was quite a lot of work, and we expect higher support requirements. * NOTE: As this document was prepared, the Windows version was not shipping with support for Strongs, Resources or some of the newly added trans- lations. It should be available within 2-3 months of this release (5/93) It will likely only support Windows 3.1. ARE YOU PUSHING A THEOLOGICAL BIAS? No, but this range of databases creates a risk. We know that a few scholars behind some of these works held personal views that include unitarian, universalist, Arian, or dispenstational thinking, to name a few. In Bible scholarship, there is varying success in repressing one's personal views. However, we find no value in compounding any of their failings by judging and/or censoring works based on OUR views. We are not prepared to censor on behalf of thousands who use our products for different purposes (scholarship, personal devotions, etc.). Therefore, understand that we do not intend to endorse or tout a particular view. We hope (and pray) that our users are able to discern bias and error while still reaping benefit and insight from these works. If you feel you need assistance in selecting materials, we would recommend you seek the counsel of a committed, godly pastor. WHAT IF I HAVE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT SEEDMASTER? * Write us: WHS, Dept Help, POB 97153, Raleigh, NC 27624-7153 * Call our BBS. (919) 846-2141 2400-N-8-1 Allow 24hrs for a reply. * FAX to (919) 870-0775. We have a fax switch on the voice line. To reach the fax, press your "GO" or "START" button BEFORE you hear our phone ring. Or, once the answering machine picks up, dial "11". * Call us and leave a voice message at (919) 870-0775. We attempt to return calls in the evenings, M-F. (We try to get some programming done during the day!) Leave a number for after 8pm EST. Thanks! * We would deeply appreciate your WRITTEN critiques (that way we have a record--feel free to supplement verbally later). Be gentle, but direct. Please include your user registration number and phone number. TECHNICAL RECOGNITION This software was developed using the Microsoft C Optimizing Compiler. The "C" language is great, structured enough to be manageable, but "loose" enough to allow you to be productive. The screen/window handling functions are Vermont Creative Software's "Ver- mont Views". The value of this development tool is the degree of control it provides the developer. Almost anything can be accomplished with enough thought, and there is a rich set of options available for almost any function. The next release should support a mouse. TRADEMARK NOTICES WordPerfect is a trademark of WordPerfect Corp. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. Vermont Views is a trademarks of Vermont Creative Software. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Corp. IBM is a trademark of IBM Corp. WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIBLE VERSIONS? * Theoretically, SeedMaster is compatible with any Bible version (including transliterated Hebrew). We want to make as many available as possible. * Since many modern Bible texts other than the KJV are copyrighted (and require royalty payments on our part), they cannot be freely distributed and must be purchased directly from us or an authorized distributor. We try to keep costs as low as possible. * Please write, fax, modem or call us for availability of specific versions you don't see here. We may have it! * Prices subject to change without notice. OK, YOU ASKED: NEW AND CURRENT BIBLE VERSIONS for SM V2.2 (As of 5/1/93) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASV - 1901 AMERICAN STANDARD VERSION $20 3.9MB SW Predecessor of the New American Standard Version. CLV - 1983 CONCORDANT LITERAL VERSION $20 2.5+MB The CLV uses unique English words for unique original words. It is as concordant as English usage allows. This largely permits English searchs of the original text. DBY - 1890 DARBY'S VERSION $20 3.9MB SW A literal translation, F.F. Bruce said it was the most accurate English translation in print. Still popular in England. GNT - 1966 UBS 3rd Edition Greek New Testament $20 1.3MB Can be searched and printed as any other SM database. In SM/DOS, text is transliterated OR in our "Approximated Greek", which is close to Greek without requiring special fonts. SM/Windows uses the standard Symbol font. KJS - 1769 KING JAMES W/ STRONG'S SUPPORT $20 4.5MB SW The "Authorized Version". When used with the Strong's STR Database, the Strong's numbers can be imbedded in the KJV text. LSG - 1910 FRENCH LOUIS SEGIOND BIBLE $20 4.4MB SW *NKJV 1982 NEW KING JAMES VERSION $30 4.XMB This is a major udpate of the King James Version in current use, with an emphasis on more modern English while preserving the heart and flavor of the original KJV. *NIV - 1973 NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION $30 3.9MB One of the most widely used "modern English" translations, the NIV is one of our most popular databases. NRSV 1989 NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION $30 4.XMB The modern English revision of the highly regarded and accurate RSV text. It attempts a balance of literal translation rendered in current English. A good study/search text. RSV - 1946 REVISED STANDARD VERSION $25 3.8MB This is a highly regarded and accurate translation. While its English may not be considered "Modern", it is more modern than the KJV text. RVA - 1982 SPANISH REINA VALERA ACTUALIZADA $25 4.5MB This modern Spanish text is based on the popular 1909 Reina Valera, created by the Baptist Spanish Publishing House, TX. STR - STRONG'S NUMBERS/CONCORDANCE & LEXICONS $20 5.9MB SW Strong's numbers and verb parsings using extended numbers. Strong's numbers can be searched in conjunction with ANY Seed- Master Bible Database. With the KJS, the Strong's numbers can be embedded in the KJV text. Also includes Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Hebrew Aramaic and Thayers Greek Lexicons. TEV - 1966 TODAY'S ENGLISH VERSION $30 4.XMB Also known as the "Good News" Bible. This is a modern English text with an emphasis on being easy to read. A good comparative text, and a potential choice for children's use. TLB - 1971 THE LIVING BIBLE $30 3.9MB This version is popular for reading and reflection. It is a paraphrase of the Bible--a "thought for thought" rather than "word for word" translation. Useful for side by side comparisons with a study/search text. YLT - YOUNG'S LITERAL TRANSLATION $20 4.0MB SW A literal translation noted for accurate verb tenses. By the author of Young's Exhaustive Concordance. Also, we have the following TCR (Treasury, Commentary, Refrences) Bible Resources available at this time: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TSK - TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE $10 5.6MB SW Over 500,000 cross references, in text format with descriptive support. Hypertext to view verses from cross references. You can search all cross references and page through the "Hits". WPNT WORD PICTURES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Vols 1-6 $10 X.XMB A six volume study on the NT Greek, especially valuable for the layman. Vols 1-4 are Shareware, the full 6 volume set must be purchased from us direct (royalties). PNT - PEOPLE'S NEW TESTAMENT $10 2.4MB SW A NT commentary by W.B. Johnson. SCO - SCOFIELD'S NOTES $10 0.7MB SW The 1917 Scofield Reference Bible verse notes and cross references. * NIV / NKJV NOTES (as of 5/1/93): NIV - On 1/93, Zondervan did NOT renew our NIV contract. We paid royalties and exceeded required sales, but sales were below new contracts. We appealed, and with modest groveling, got a 2 year extension--the contract is in the mail. We must now sell 1,000 per year (3X current volume). Please consider a NIV for yourself or a friend! There may be a slight delay in shipping thru 6/93. We are also negotiating for a Anglicised NIV for the U.K. and the rest of the world. NOTE: We can no longer sell the NIV in the U.K./Europe until the Anglicised contract is finalized. NKJV We have a contract in the mail. There may be a slight delay in shipping thru 6/93. SW - SHAREWARE: We would like to thank Larry Pierce, Online Bible author-- and his army of "volunteers"--for providing many of the Shareware "SW" databases. If you appreciate his efforts (we do), Larry asks contributions be sent to: Institute for Creation Research, POB 2667 El Cajon, CA 92021. WHEW! WHAT ABOUT DATABASE BUNDLES? 1) SHAREWARE BIBLE DATABASE SPECIAL: Get STR plus any 3 Shareware Bible Databases for $45. 2) TCR RESOURCE SPECIAL: Get 4 TCR Databases for $20. 3) BIG HARD DISK SPECIAL: Get both bundles for $50. CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE BIBLE VERSIONS This information is current at the time this document was created. Please write or check our BBS for the latest information. ELB - 1905 DARBY GERMAN ELBERFELDER BIBLE $XX 4.3MB Formatted with standard KJV verse numbering. We are waiting for distribution rights. Copyright expires 2003. NASB We have applied for CD-ROM rights. WHAT ABOUT CD-ROM? By the time you read this, we should have available a joint CD-ROM with Online Bible. It contains all our the Shareware Bible texts and Resource Databases (as well as the Online Bible program and other "Christian" software). CD-ROM is slower than your hard drive, but with Fast Access enabled, it's usable, even on a 8MHz PC. It is $25. We intend to produce a CD-ROM with all our available databases. That will require modifying or re-negotiating some of our royalty contracts. We hope to have something in 1993. WHAT CAN A USER DO TO HELP? Because of our affordable pricing, we aren't taking out full-page ads in various journals. We rely mainly on Shareware distributors and word of mouth. Therefore, you can: 1. Pray for us. 2. Make copies of the Shareware materials for friends, fellow church members, etc. 3. Write "Letters to the Editor" to appropriate periodicals describing your experience with SM, and ask for a review. 4. If you win a $1M lottery and feel guilty, consider assigning the proceeds. (Just kidding...) Thanks!