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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Jim Hood is a commercial photographer by training and a computer
hobbyist by preference and resides about 3 miles from Seattle,
Washington on Mercer Island, a city of about 22,000 people in
the middle of scenic Lake Washington. A former coordinator for
the Mercer Island Computer Club, Jim divides his time between
computer related hobby activities and the operation of Seattle
Scientific Photography which produces 35mm lecture/presentation
slides for medical and corporate training. Jim attended the
University of Sophia in Tokyo, Japan and Seattle University in
Seattle. PC-Learn has absorbed approximately 1,400 hours of
programming, editing and research time. PC-LEARN began as a
series of short articles for the Mercer Island Computer Club
newsletter and is dedicated to the members of that group.
Following is a list of all software programs written by Jim
Hood:
The $HAREWARE MARKETING $YSTEM ------------------------------
A detailed two part resource for shareware authors who need
creative marketing ideas and a RATED mailing list of over 4,000
major shareware distributors, large computer clubs, key magazine
editors, recommended BBS systems and more! Software programmers
and authors can use the detailed mailing list to mail software
in an effective, highly successful manner! Also contains
detailed newsletter and marketing guide which has been prepared
by an established shareware author and contains dozens of
creative tips, tricks and traps every author should review. The
database file is rated so you can mail shareware to key vendors
ranked A, B or C. The database file is supplied in dBase III
(DBF) file format. Program does NOT require color or special
graphics. Requires database program such as PC-File, dBase or
any database which can import dBase III format (DBF) files. Hard
drive suggested. Single issue registration available as well as
subscriptions - 4 quarterly issues per year.
PC-LEARN -----------------------------------------------------
A popular computer training system for beginners which includes
chapters on buying and using a computer, an entertaining history
of computers, DOS lessons, hard disk drives, tech tips how to
use shareware tutorial and virus protection. It also includes
information on word processing, a suggested reading list,
software selection, computer clubs, batch files, spreadsheets,
databases, and even a glossary! PC-LEARN features high speed
color or monochrome menus, tutorial printing, information
searching capabilities and more! Selected a recommended
beginner's choice by 21 computer clubs and has been featured in
two national computer magazines.
SSP MAILING LIST OF SOFTWARE CUSTOMERS: VOLUME ONE -----------
Promote your computer or software related product directly to
1,000+ mailing addresses of actual software users! This data
list includes small businesses, home offices, computer
hobbyists, private individuals, retirees, educators, and
government users of software and computer hardware! These
customers eagerly want your software or computer related
catalog, software demo, brochure or advertising literature.
Addresses of these customers derived from ACTUAL software
product test mailings and shareware package registrations.
Useful for computer equipment retailers, software developers,
shareware authors, computer magazine publishers, shareware disk
vendors and others seeking to market a computer or software
related product. Mailing list supplied in dBase III format.
Other formats available from product author. Registration ($35)
or annual subscription (4 issues per year/$110) brings updated
mailing list PLUS many additional addresses on the Volume Two
bonus disk! Product also includes a short, easy to read
"electronic booklet" of instructions about using this resource.
PROFESSOR P.C. LAPTOP -----------------------------------------
A comprehensive tutorial system which provides laptop and
notebook computer owners (or those interested in buying a laptop
or notebook) hundreds of powerful tips, tricks and reference
articles. Tutorials include: travelling with laptops and
notebooks, clever equipment purchasing strategies, battery care
and maintenance, telephone and manufacturer support numbers,
software selection, laptop DOS lessons, history of computers,
hard drive secrets, laptop batch files, laptop modem use,
little-known CompuServe resources for laptop owners, custom
reading list, computer virus protection methods and more. An
amazing collection of laptop and notebook computer reference
material! Contains high speed search system, capability to turn
sound on/off, tutorial printing, help screens and color or
monochrome light bar menus.
BACKACHE RELIEF NOW! -----------------------------------------
With over 7 million backache sufferers and 2 million added each
year, this is a thorough and medically conservative tutorial
written for the average layman. Topics include: spinal anatomy,
backaches and computer operators, chronic backache, arthritis,
chiropractic manipulation, the "slipped" disc, aging and back
pain, tumors, infectious diseases, posture and backaches,
medications, new medical technology, exercises, the orthopedic
examination, surgery, pregnancy and backache, little-known
therapies, the anthropology of backaches and more! Colorful
popdown menus, help screens and high speed search features guide
users through a variety of tutorials which can be printed or
read on screen.
SSP DIRECTORY OF COMPUTER CLUBS -----------------------------
Every computer owner, from novice to advanced, can use this
comprehensive directory of over 1,000 computer clubs and users
groups to locate and benefit from the vast offerings which
computer clubs and users groups offer. Edited by a former
computer club coordinator, the SSP Directory of Computer Clubs
is a comprehensive listing of major computer clubs and users
groups which focus on the MSDOS and PCDOS family of personal
computers. Includes a mailing list of computer clubs plus brief
tutorial on the support services, newsletters, monthly meeting
agenda and special interest groups of computer clubs. The
mailing list and contact directory is provided in both plaintext
ASCII which you can read and revise with your word processing
software and also in dBase format so you can generate mailing
labels or use your database program to effectively search and
sort this large resource list. Registration ($25) provides the
latest quarterly update disk plus a special custom bonus disk
which enhances the functionality of this program. Program runs
on ALL systems and does NOT require color or special graphics.
The SHAREWARE USER'S TUTORIAL --------------------------------
A detailed presentation on how to use and enjoy shareware!
Topics include: eight easy steps to using shareware FAST,
determining what is on a disk, how to run a program, how to
unpack and unarchive, commonly asked questions, a short DOS
review course, shortcuts, using filenames and extensions,
locating documentation on disk. Even includes a short pop quiz
to test your "shareware survival skills!" Chapter titles of this
excellent tutorial are as follows: What is shareware, public
domain, freeware and commercial software? Eight easy steps to
using shareware FAST! Minimum DOS commands for using shareware.
Copying the master disk. The directory listing of a shareware
disk. File names and extensions - the keys to the kingdom. A
turbocharged shortcut! Finding, reading and understanding
documentation within a file. Unpacking and installing, including
ARCS, ZIPS, LZH and more! Configuring the program if necessary.
Running the program. Feedback: either register or send your
regrets! Common questions and answers. Recommended reading list
for shareware users and authors. Shareware vendors should
consider adding this to their catalog as a reprint or at least
sending this file with every order to customers!