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BABBLE! 2.0 DESCRIPTION AND
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Last Updated September 1991
Korenthal Associates, Inc.
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This file contains sample descriptions which you can use to describe
Babble! 2.0 on bulletin board systems and in shareware vendor
catalogs. BBS sysops and vendors should also refer to SYSOP.DOC and
VENDOR.DOC for additional information.
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Program Information
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Compressed File Name:
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When distributing the Babble! package in compressed form, please use
the following file name:
BAB200.ZIP
(If you're using a compression program other than PKZIP, you should
substitute the appropriate file extension, of course.) This will help
users locate the most current version of the program.
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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Program Name: Babble!
Version: 2.0
Categories: Writing, Creativity, Humor, Games, Word Games, AI
Keywords: Writing Brainstorming Creativity Words Humor Game Toy
AI Babble Babble! KA ASP
System Requirements:
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Babble! requires 400K of free memory (it may run with less depending
on the size and number of text samples being mixed), any sort of
display, and either two floppy drives, or a hard disk and one floppy.
Description and Author Information Page 1 of 4
Babble! 2.0 DESCRIBE.DOC
BBS Descriptions:
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For your convenience, we have provided file descriptions of 1-8 lines,
45 characters per line:
1. Babble! 2.0 Creativity Tool For Writers [ASP]
2. Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers;
text-mixing studio w/special effects. [ASP]
3. Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers;
text-mixing studio w/special effects; "Will
have you in hysterics," PC Mag 8/91. [ASP]
4. Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers;
"text-mixing studio" generates prose from
Shakespeare, Harold Robbins, etc. "Will
have you in hysterics," PC Mag 8/91. [ASP]
5. Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers;
"text-mixing studio" generates prose from
Shakespeare, Harold Robbins; add stutter or
accent; mix in your own writings! "Will
have you in hysterics," PC Mag 8/91. [ASP]
6. Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers;
"text-mixing studio" generates prose from
writing samples like Shakespeare and Harold
Robbins; apply "special effects" like stutter
or accent; mix in your own writings! "Will
have you in hysterics," PC Mag 8/91. [ASP]
7. Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers;
"text-mixing studio" generates prose from
writing samples like Shakespeare and Harold
Robbins; apply "special effects" like stutter
or accent; mix in your own writings! Great
for writer's block & brainstorming! "Will
have you in hysterics," PC Mag 8/91. [ASP]
8. Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers;
"text-mixing studio" generates prose from
writing samples like Shakespeare and Harold
Robbins; apply "special effects" like stutter
or accent; mix in your own writings! Great
for writer's block & brainstorming! "Will
have you in hysterics...if you love words,
you'll love Babble!," PC Magazine 8/91. [ASP]
Description and Author Information Page 2 of 4
Babble! 2.0 DESCRIBE.DOC
Vendor Descriptions:
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The following descriptions are tailored for use in vendor catalogs:
o Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers; "text-mixing studio"
generates prose from Shakespeare, Harold Robbins, etc. [ASP]
o Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers; "text-mixing studio"
generates prose from writing samples like Shakespeare and Harold
Robbins; add stutter or accent; mix in your own writings! "Will
have you and your friends in hysterics," PC Magazine 8/91. [ASP]
o Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers. This automatic wri-
ting program analyzes samples of text for style and content, and
then generates a steady stream of nonsensical prose. Mix Shakes-
peare with Harold Robbins (or import your own writings); apply
special effects like Stutter and Subliminal. Text is controlled
on-the-fly using Babble!'s unique "text-mixing studio" control
panel, and changes appear instantly. Great for brainstorming, or
as a cure for writer's block. "Will have you in hysterics...if
you love words, you'll love Babble!" PC Magazine 8/91. [ASP]
o Babble! 2.0, A Creativity Tool For Writers. This automatic wri-
ting program analyzes samples of text for style and content, and
then generates a steady stream of nonsensical prose. Mix Shakes-
peare with Harold Robbins (or import your own writings); apply
special effects like Stutter and Subliminal. Text is controlled
on-the-fly using Babble!'s unique "text-mixing studio" control
panel, and changes appear instantly.
By mixing up words and ideas, and by finding connections between
things which are not obvious on a straight reading of the text,
Babble! is useful both as a writer's tool and as an idea genera-
tor for brainstorming sessions. It has been used to name
products, inspire marketing and advertising materials, and rescue
authors from writer's block. Babble! is also valuable simply as
a toy for people who love words!
Babble! registration costs $25, for which you will receive the
full retail package, including typeset manual, nifty keyboard
template, and many more writing samples to enhance your enjoyment
of the product. Additional volumes of writing samples are
available for $10 each.
Description and Author Information Page 3 of 4
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Quotes from Reviews and Articles:
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"A bizarre wordplay program that will have you and your friends
in hysterics...if you love words, you'll love Babble!"
──PC Magazine, August 1991
"Out of the madness come wonderful combinations that have given
me insights that change the shape of the story."
──Orson Scott Card, Compute, August 1991
"Wonderfully funny but useful."
──PC Magazine, May 14, 1991
"More fun than showing your latest spreadsheets or those tired
revolving beach balls."
──Computer Language, October 1990
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Author/Publisher Information
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Korenthal Associates (KA) has been producing top quality software
since 1984, including the critically acclaimed Webster's New World
line of spelling checkers, thesauri, and word processors published by
Simon & Schuster. KA has been a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals since 1988. Please see PRODUCTS.DOC for
information about other KA products.
The latest versions of all Korenthal Associates shareware products can
always be found in KA's support forum on CompuServe, PCVENB Section 3,
as well as on The Consultant BBS at 1-718-837-3236.
We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding our
software. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog
descriptions, or other information you print or distribute regarding
any of our products. And feel free to contact us if you have any
questions, comments, or suggestions or require additional information.
Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the
shareware marketing concept!
Korenthal Associates, Inc. Orders only: 1-800-KA-PROGS
230 West 13th Street Information: 1-212-242-1790
New York, New York 10011 FAX: 1-212-242-2599
U.S.A. CompuServe: [76004,2605]
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