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         DSE Software Publishing is proud to announce the release of
         ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL 2, the Software Development System
         for Microsoft(R) QuickBASIC(R) 4.5 and BASIC PDS 7 Compilers.
         ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL has features that are simply not
         available in other software development systems.

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         =      ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL 2 - Features at a Glance     =
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         o  Overlapping Virtual windows can be larger than the actual
            screen with scrolling controlled by mouse or software.

         o  Windows can be moved, scrolled, re-sized, and hidden via Mouse
            or software control.  No update flash or flicker.

         o  Create "Dialog boxes" and multiple "Data Entry Screens" with
            data validation.  Automatically places data in user defined
            variables.

         o  Full mouse support can be added with a single command.

         o  Customizable "popup" and "pulldown" menus, lists, directories,
            calculator, calendar, and more.

         o  "Event-Driven" architecture relieves program from managing the
            user interface and emulates a multi-tasking interface.

         o  Windows, menus, and input forms can be saved and loaded from
            compressed disk files. Saves valuable RAM space.

         o  Add 100% "context sensitive" help screens with a single
            command.

         o  Supports 25, 43, and 50 line, 40 and 80 column text modes.  MDA
            thru VGA.

         o  Define custom "key event handlers" without ON KEY overhead.

         o  Fast and efficient low-level file/directory access functions.

         o  Includes "ProDesigner" package for fast development of screens,
            menus, and forms.

         o  Improved and expanded disk-based documentation.  Lot's of
            source code and tutorials.

         o  There's more, read on.


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         ADVANCED VIRTUAL WINDOW MANAGER

              ProWindows(tm) Virtual Window Manager intuitively handles
              window management. Windows can be created, selected, moved,
              overlapped, and hidden without annoying screen flicker or
              flash. Windows can even be larger than the physical
              dimensions of the display. In fact, you can have up to 16K
              per window. Both stack and handle based windows are
              supported.

              Our Window Manager gives you efficient memory usage. All
              window data is quickly compressed to as little as 15% of its
              original size. Combine that with our unique "Video Recycle"
              mode, and ProWindows(tm) will return an additional 24K back
              to BASIC. This means you can squeeze a few more features into
              your program.

         INSTANT "DIALOG BOXES" AND DATA ENTRY SCREENS

              We have what we believe is the most sophisticated (but easy
              to use) "Data Entry" system available.  Forms can be created
              "inline" or you can use ProDesigner (more about that later)
              and incorporate forms with only 2 lines of code. Our Data
              Manager allows you to painlessly edit data directly into user
              defined data structures (aka TYPE). Since the manager
              automatically handles cursor movement, data display,
              validation, and conversion, user functions are typically 10%
              the size of functions produced with other development
              systems.  ProWindows(tm) also supports multiple data entry
              forms in separate windows.

         INSTANT MOUSE SUPPORT

              Fully integrated mouse support can be added to your
              application with the call of a single function.  No extra
              coding is necessary.  All window, menu, and form functions
              were created to use both keyboard and mouse control. If you
              decide not to develop for a mouse, ProWindows(tm)
              automatically strips out the unused mouse code.  Nothing
              could be easier.

         A MENU FOR EVERY OCCASION

              ProWindows(tm) supports all standard menu styles including,
              "Popup", "Pulldown", and "List" style menus. We leave very
              little to the imagination.

         EVENT-DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE

              All menus, windows and input forms are "Event-Driven". Event-
              Driven systems eliminate the need to manage complex user
              interfaces. User interfaces are now completely self-
              maintaining and you only need to write the code that
              processes a particular event. Now you can concentrate on
              enhancing your software's capabilities, and spend less time
              worrying about the interface mechanics.


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         DISK BASED EVERYTHING

              If memory space is a concern (isn't it always?), windows,
              menus, and input forms can be saved to disk in our own highly
              compressed format. Up to 1000 windows can be stored in a
              single file. A single ProWindows(tm) API file will hold up to
              64 menus, 64 forms, and 64 color configurations.

         CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP

              People have been raving about our PopHelp() function for
              years and now you can experience it too. Help screens can be
              in full color with up to 16K per screen. The help system is
              not hard-wired into ProWindows(tm) so you can easily
              substitute it with our HyperTechs HyperText Development
              System.

         FAST FILE FUNCTIONS

              Most libraries have (what they call) fast file routines.
              Our's are better. We have taken out all the "fluff" functions
              and kept only what you need to handle fast disk i/o. Our
              functions don't replace BASIC's file functions, we just make
              them do magic.

         ALL TEXT MODES SUPPORTED

              We do them all.  25, 43, and 50 line, 40 and 80 column?  No
              problem, ProWindows(tm) even supports 18, 23, 24, and 35 line
              modes.

         "ON KEY" WHAT?

              ProWindows(tm) permits you to define custom "Key Event
              Handlers" without ON KEY overhead. You can define any key (up
              to 128 keys) as a hot key.

         AMAZING FUNCTIONS

              ProWindows(tm) comes with many of your favorite functions.
              You'll just love our popup Calculator.  It's mouse or
              keyboard controlled. Our popup Calendar, Directory, and Color
              Editor are favorites too. Our dialog boxes are the life of
              any program.

         MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS

              Whether it's keyboard, screen, memory, or disk management
              functions, if you need it, ProWindows(tm) probably has it.

         COMMUNICATE WITH RESIDENT TSR's

              Our TSR functions allow you to communicate with TesSeRact
              compatible TSR's. If you write TSR's in BASIC, add our code,
              and your programs will be able to exchange data.

 
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         ProDESIGNER, THE BEST FOR LAST

              ProWindows(tm) comes standard with "ProDesigner", our
              advanced software development system. ProDesigner is an
              integrated program development system that permits fast
              creation of screens, menus, forms, and color configurations.

              Once designed, ProDesigner creates the necessary code
              fragments to implement each function into your application.
              ProDesigner's built-in "Library Generator" handles the
              complexities of creating custom libraries so that you can
              "create a library for every occasion".

         NO ROYALTIES

              The ProWindows(tm) license agreement allows you to create
              executables royalty free.

         WE HAVE ProWindows(tm) LITE TOO!

              ProWindows(tm) LITE is our low cost alternative library.

              LITE is built around the same Event-Driven architecture as
              "PROFESSIONAL", but only includes functions relating to
              windows, key event handlers, and mouse control functions.

              If all you require is a super fast windowing system, then
              LITE is just right for you.


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         =             ProWindows(tm) Technical Specifications           =
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         o  System Requirements
            - For IBM PC/XT/AT and compatible.
            - MS-DOS/PC-DOS 2.10 or higher.
            - Color or Monochrome monitor with adaptor.
            - Hard Disk, or two floppies.
            - 640K System RAM.

         o  Languages
            - Microsoft* QuickBASIC* 4.5 and above,
              or Microsoft BASIC Compiler 6.x,
              or Microsoft BASIC PDS 7.x.

         o  Other
            - World-wide online technical support through GEnie* network.
              GE Mail: "DSE.SOFTWARE".
            - ProWindows(tm) 1.xx applications may require modifications.
            - Additional requirements may vary with language used.

         o  List Price
            - ProWindows(tm) LITE 4.0: $24.95.
            - ProWindows(tm) PROFESSIONAL 2: $69.95.
            - No Royalties or run-time charges.
            - For multiple copy purchases or licenses call DSE Marketing
              Director at (707) 459-4358.

         o  Now Shipping

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