Shareware Programs by Jim Hood
POB 1506, Mercer Island, WA, 98040 
(206) 236-0470;   CIS: 72020,2176

SHAREWARE 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 mall 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 -  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 lore! 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 plain-text 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! Co mon 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!

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