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                    SHAREWARE DISKS OF INTEREST TO READERS

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       Certain shareware disks are interesting extensions to the any 
       direct mail marketing effort and provide valuable reference, 
       programming or marketing tools. This list is a catalog of 
       products you can order directly from SSP and was drawn from the 
       larger catalog of products appearing in another one of my 
       shareware packages, the $hareware Marketing $ystem, which you 
       can also obtain via this catalog. 
       
       A product order form appears at the end of this article. You may 
       also print a copy of the same order form using the menu driven 
       program - select the menu option "Print product order form." 
       The form is contained in the file CHAP8.TXT 
       
       You do NOT have to register this package to order these disks - 
       anyone may order these packages. If you have a shareware package 
       of interest to those engaged in direct mail marketing, you are 
       encouraged to submit it for possible inclusion in this catalog 
       listing. 
       
       Cost for shareware disk evaluation copies: $3.50 per program 
       item plus 29 cents shipping/handling per item. Shipped on 360K, 
       5.25 inch disks. Also available on 720K, 3.5 inch format disks 
       ($4.50/item.) Some disks may contain several programs packed or 
       archived onto one disk. Note number of parts or items when 
       ordering. 

       Next, the main catalog listing....

        DIRECT MAIL MARKETING WORKSHOP
        discusses practical information on direct mail marketing.
        time, cost, financial, marketing strategies, historical
        insights, a wealth of direct mail marketing info.
        Catalog #: SMS-153   1-Part(s)

        MAIL ORDER MANAGER
        An easy to use order entry program which combines invoicing,
        inventory control, and even a salesperson file for tracking
        commissions. Although designed for use in a mail order type
        business, it can be used in any kind of business requiring
        order entry management. Abilities to save all orders to disk
        which can be recalled by invoice number, name, phone, or zip
        code. An inventory window which allows you to search your
        files by number or description and "paste" items to the
        invoice you are working on. A mailing list which allows you to
        locate names and place on an invoice and is automatically
        updated when new orders are entered. Will print invoices with
        address labels, or can use preprinted forms if you wish. Some
        of the many printed reports are inventory lists, items below
        reorder level, item price list, sales personnel list, and
        customer mailing labels. File capacities of 65,000 inventory
        items, 65,000 names in the mailing list, and up to 65,000
        orders on file.
        Catalog #: SMS-292   1-Part(s)
        
        ORDER PRO MAIL ORDER BUSINESS MANAGER
        prepares invoices, packing slips, shipping labels, track
        inventory, accounts receivable, back orders, vendor and sales
        tracking. ideal for shareware distributors, authors or anyone
        in the mail order business.
        Catalog #: SMS-113   1-Part(s)

       $HAREWARE MARKETING $YSTEM   
       Want to make money as a shareware programmer or writer? This 
       package is a detailed two part resource for software programmers 
       and writers who need creative marketing ideas and a RATED 
       mailing list of over 4,000 major shareware disk distributors, 
       large computer clubs, key magazine editors, recommended BBS 
       systems and more! The first part of the package is a detailed 
       newsletter and marketing strategy guide which has been prepared 
       by an established shareware author and contains dozens of 
       creative tips, tricks and traps which every shareware author 
       should review. The second part of the package, the mailing list 
       database, contains detailed addresses, phone numbers, and other 
       detailed data which can be used to prepare envelope mailing 
       labels or BBS calling uploads so you can ship your shareware 
       software to likely distributors. The database file is rated by a 
       unique quality ranking so you can mail shareware to key vendors, 
       computer clubs, magazine editors, BBS systems and others ranked 
       A, B or C. The database file is supplied in standard dBase III 
       (DBF) file format which can be imported into your database. 
       Foreign and U.S. source lists are included. Updated four times 
       per year. Incredibly rich resource and a REAL way to make money 
       if you like to program computers and want a SUCCESSFUL home 
       business. Catalog number: MS-4494  2 Part(s)

        MONEY MAKER
        how to make money with your pc. moneymaker helps you evaluate
        over 10 real pc business possibilities. detailed info on small
        business you can run from home such as accounting, writing,
        home shareware business, custom programming, consultant, bbs,
        home advertising agency, research service, and more. even
        includes tips on other kinds of businesses, evaluations of
        type of computer equipment you should buy for a home business
        and many more valuable tips for those working at home or
        starting a small business. even includes talking survey/test
        which asks you 21 multiple choice questions to help you decide
        or narrow down what kind of business is best for you!
        Catalog #: SMS-199   1-Part(s)

        PC HUNTER
        the best text and file search utility ever made! search for
        list by inputting either file name or a short phrase within
        the file. search across multiple drives. ultra high speed.
        looking for a file and know a phrase or word within that file?
        pc-hunter easily outclasses any other text and file search
        utility for speed and convenience.
        Catalog #: SMS-197   1-Part(s)

        MICRO MOONLIGHTER NEWSLETTER
        resource publication for information entrepreneurs. start your
        own at-home enterprise with your computer as the focus.
        contains complete issue of the newsletter on disk plus
        extensive catalog of resources and planning materials. very
        nice for the home based business. from the technical group of
        springfield, illinois.
        Catalog #: SMS-196   1-Part(s)

        LEGAL GUIDE, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
        you should always consider having a stock of legal forms and
        sample contracts on hand for contract work, development and
        sales in the commercial sector as well as wills and other
        agreements. this resource has loads of well designed contracts
        and agreements which might give you good ideas for your own
        forms and agreements. for both home and office. one of the
        leading shareware legal guide packages!
        Catalog #: SMS-193   2-Part(s)

        DB CLEAN DATABASE DUPLICATE RECORD TESTER
        a superb utility to check your dbase files and eliminate
        duplicate records! useful to anyone in mail order business
        seeking to eliminate duplicate records or prevent mailing to
        same customer at same or similar address. many options for
        automated or manual testing and cleaning. useful for any dbase
        file, not just mailing lists!
        Catalog #: SMS-188   1-Part(s)

        PRESORT MAILING UTIL & ENVELOPE PRINTER
        presort utility provides: data analysis, reports on
        five-digit, three-digit, state, mixed-states order for
        presorted mail rates (i.e., first class presort, third and
        fourth class presort and zip + 4 all classes). write records
        back to the disk in presort order. define nine different file
        classes such as dif, dbase, ascii, etc. specify line printer
        or spool file for sort reports. display the sorted records as
        written. change postal bundle limit. change postal sack limit.
        envelope printer utility provides: single envelope printing:
        return address (6 lines, 78 characters per line) and addressee
        (6 lines, 78 characters per line). prints envelopes in
        perpendicular (end feed) position on dot matrix printer with
        bit image print mode. in normal position, printer codes
        available (e.g., bold face, underscore, etc.) reads addresses
        from data files (e.g., mailmerge) for bulk mailings. prints in
        portrait or landscape mode on hp laserjets (see pc magazine,
        v. 7, no. 21, p. 206).
        Catalog #: SMS-244   1-Part(s)

        MASS APPEAL MAILING LIST MANAGER
        for large mailing list management including mailing labels,
        reports, address envelopes, rotary cards, mail merge files and
        more. a classic package with mature, robust features.
        Catalog #: SMS-243   1-Part(s)
       
        THE SHAREWARE BOOK
        Absolutely essential reading for ALL shareware authors. Useful
        for disk vendors too! Tips, tools and techniques for
        successful shareware marketing and development. Includes
        market research, publicity, getting paid, distribution,
        resources, product protection, registration encouragement,
        trademarks, copyrights, licensing, channel management,
        business issues, support, taxes, manuals, packaging, shipping,
        international trade. By Robert Schenot who is frequently heard
        on Compuserve and Genie and is an avid shareware author and
        researcher. No-nonsense information. The perfect book on a
        disk for ALL authors.
        Catalog #: SMS-282   1-Part(s)

        SHAREWARE INSTALLATION SYSTEM (SIS)
        Gives shareware programmers the ultimate SMALL SIZE, LOW COST
        PROFESSIONAL installation system for shareware distribution
        disks. Using a copyrighted machine code algorithm, the package
        appends your custom installation commands to a TINY highly
        configurable machine code COM file program with which your end
        users interface. Having a RICH programming language of over 20
        custom commands (including variables), the system ensures
        ULTIMATE flexibility, TOTAL password protection from end user
        tampering and high speed MACHINE CODE BULLET PROOF
        INSTALLATIONS for your users. Installation screens are every
        bit as professional and smooth as commercial installation
        products of similar type but have a MUCH SMALLER COM FILE than
        similar packages! Commands are available to fully control
        screen color, cursor position, displayed information, get
        yes/no responses, get a line of input such as a target path,
        get destination drive, change drives, change directories, and
        MUCH more, including execution of ANY external program such as
        self extracting files, or an un-compression systems to extract
        files, etc. This tiny program is a fully functional
        programming system! Your users will enjoy tight, fast
        installations with minimum muss and fuss.
        Catalog #: SMS-281   1-Part(s)

        DISK MAILER
        A low budget system for economy minded shareware authors: use
        two ordinary pieces of paper and your printer to produce a
        disk mailing envelope, enclosure, feedback form and
        description sheet! Fold and tape the resulting sheets around
        your disk and you have a LOW BUDGET disk mailing system which
        is organized and clever in its economical use of simple
        materials.
        Catalog #: SMS-280   1-Part(s)

        TIMETRAC
        Doing consulting or computer programming for clients and need
        to track time spent on a project? Use this package with a
        laptop or desktop machine to produce time and expense sheets
        for project tracking and billing. Useful for workgroups as
        well as individuals. Track time spent on customer support.
        Features multiple text lines per item, multiple expense codes,
        "no time" items, optional billing rates, additional command
        line options, string search through an on-line manual,
        international currency/date/time options. Computer programmers
        and consultants should find this very handy.
        Catalog #: SMS-279   1-Part(s)

        FOCUS ON SALES
        A sample issue of a "magazine on disk" which provides tips
        about marketing and selling, managing direct mail marketing
        efforts, effective telephone skills, database marketing,
        prospecting for new customers, overcoming technical objections
        from customers, preparing presentations, increasing business
        through unusual methods, new ideas in marketing and selling.
        Requires EGA or VGA.
        Catalog #: SMS-278   2-Part(s)

        FILE EXPRESS DATABASE
        Need a SOLID database product to work with dBase III files
        like the SMS mailing list? This is an easy to use product!
        Mailing list and report generator are included as well as
        comprehensive manual on disk. Includes duplicate record
        checking - essential if you work with mailing lists. You can
        manage inventories, mailing lists, club membership rosters,
        service records, any large volume of data! highly recommended.
        Imports/exports data in most standard formats such as dBase,
        ASCII, Lotus and other formats. Beautiful menus and lots of
        help screens to get you going. print labels, reports, use
        calculated formulas and more. probably one of the most
        balanced and well designed shareware database systems.
        Catalog #: SMS-276   3-Part(s)

        STAR GAZER NEWSLETTER
        Official newsletter of STAR, Shareware Trade Association &
        Resources. STARgazer features celebrity shareware writers,
        human interest stories, controversy, resources, ads, letters
        to the editor, transcripts of the first STAR meeting and
        information on how to join STAR. Shareware authors should
        carefully examine this rich resource for shareware marketing
        news and trends.
        Catalog #: SMS-327   1-Part(s)

        PSL SHAREWARE AUTHOR GUIDE
        Exceptional guide to marketing and designing shareware.
        Includes outlines on the shareware marketing process,
        observations by experienced authors, notes from vendors,
        sample forms and files you should include if you want to
        become a shareware author.
        Catalog #: SMS-325   1-Part(s)

        GUIDE TO COMPUSERVE
        Comprehensive text file explaining the design, special menus,
        commands and features of CompuServe, one of the largest
        commercial telecommunications services. Forums, messaging,
        file uploading and downloading, little known commands and
        more. If you have a modem, sooner or later you will want to
        join CompuServe and this guide shows you the inside secrets.
        Catalog #: SMS-324   1-Part(s)

        ZEN OF INTERNET
        A superb overview about using the internet communications
        network. Great introductory text for beginners - this special
        "zen" edition has become a classic reference for newcommers
        and old hands alike who want to learn about the commands,
        organization and codes of ettiquite while exploring the
        internet.
        Catalog #: SMS-323   1-Part(s)

        GUIDE TO INTERNET
        The internet telecommunications network is the largest network
        in the world and links thousands of universities, businesses,
        research groups and hobbyists. You can access the Internet
        with your modem. This guide gives and accurate overview of
        what the internet is and how to use it. Encyclopedias,
        research documents, plus a low cost way to send messages all
        over the world for pennies. Upload and download files Covers
        commands, conferences and more.
        Catalog #: SMS-322   1-Part(s)

        APPLICATION LABEL GENERATOR FOR SHAREWARE AUTHORS
        Designed for the shareware author. The Application Label
        Generator will print the labels most used by the shareware
        author. Those labels are; a. 5.25" diskette labels b. 3.5"
        diskette labels c. Return labels d. Product description labels
        The sole function of the Application Label Generator is to
        print labels. This package will most likely replace several
        applications or methods you currently use to label, serial
        number, and provide product labels for your shareware
        application. FEATURES: a. Prints the four types of labels used
        by authors the most; 1. 5.25" diskettes 2. 3.5" diskettes 3.
        Return address 4. Product b. Prints serial numbers on labels
        1. The 1st label in an application set 2. or, all labels in an
        application set c. The database stores information on up to 20
        of your applications d. Each application can have up to 10
        diskettes in a set and individual labels can be printed for
        each e. Four attention lines can be user defined for the
        return address label f. Three predefined attention lines for
        the return address label g. One user defined printer type h.
        Three default printer setups i. Seven lines of 68 characters
        each are available to provide an adequate product description
        of the application.
        Catalog #: SMS-318   1-Part(s)

        DISKDUPER FOR SHAREWARE AUTHORS
        Duplicates and formats FAST! DiskDupe duplicates disks up to 6
        TIMES FASTER than Dos! Copies even high density disks in a
        single drive with NO SWAPPING. Talks directly to the floppy
        controller. AUTOMATICALLY FORMATS disks if needed. SENSES DISK
        CHANGES without a keystroke. Detects all bad disks to insure
        PERFECT COPIES. Stores images on hard disk. CONVERTS 5" to 3".
        Has RELAY and CASCADE. NEW: Formats, diagnostics, cleaning,
        autosets type, mouse. This is HOT for shareware authors.
        Catalog #: SMS-317   1-Part(s)

        OBDAL BUSINESS STARTUP INFO
        Very large text file detailing the steps, questions and
        outline of what it takes to go into small business. Prepared
        by a small business researcher. Lists, detailed plans,
        suggestions, ptifalls and ideas for small business success.
        Catalog #: SMS-316   1-Part(s)

        BUSINESS PLANNING SYSTEM
        Great for small business! Provides structured framework for
        developing your own professional business plan. Most of the
        work has been done for you. Fill in the blanks or edit. Files
        pre-formatted in WP 5.1 and ASCII text. Spreadsheets (Lotus)
        generate financial reports, analysis. If you have a business
        or are about to enter one, this is HOT.
        Catalog #: SMS-315   1-Part(s)

        BETA REPORT PROGRAM
        The Beta Test Program contains all the essential information
        needed to develop a successful beta test program within a
        shareware author business. It is not designed to be totally
        inclusive. Rather it offers realistic suggestions and examples
        of an effective beta test program. Includes a beta test bug
        generator that, when provided to beta testers, allows for easy
        insolation of troublesome bugs. Included are ideas for the
        development of an aggressive beta test program. Includes
        finding and correcting discrepancies in the software's user
        manual or on-line documentation. Beta test flow covers: a.
        Idea b. Flow chart c. Rough working model d. Refinement of
        rough model e. Draft working model f. Refinement of draft
        model g. Near final working model h. Refinement of near final
        model i. Marketing of software application j. Release of
        software application a. Design phase 1. Idea 2. Flow chart b.
        Alpha Test 1. Rough working model 2. Refinement of rough model
        c. Beta Test 1. Draft working model 2. Refinement of draft
        model 3. Near final working model 4. Refinement of near final
        model d. Marketing and Release 1. General marketing efforts.
        2. Release of software application
        Catalog #: SMS-314   1-Part(s)
       
        SELLDISK SYSTEM
        Create a mailable computer disk that contains up to 26 text
        files you have created describing your product(s) or services.
        When your customer or potential customer receives the disk
        they can step through all of your files using colorful menus
        selecting any one of your 26 files. One of these files of
        course can be your order form. * NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED * The
        SELLDISK system was created to allow any company or agency to
        describe, promote and sell their product or service via a
        mailable computer disk. ANY product or service or set of
        instructions or training program can be put on the disk by
        you.
        Catalog #: SMS-312   1-Part(s)

        THE FINISHING TOUCH
        Professional software installation program for developers to
        distribute with their software. It compresses files 50%+,
        displays shadowed windows, reads across floppies, checks
        hardware, modifies AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS, prints or
        views ASCII files, does error checking, and more! Includes 67
        pages of documentation and two sample script files. Written by
        ImagiSOFT.
        Catalog #: SMS-310   1-Part(s)

        TAX TOOLS
        Massive text file which you can search electronically for
        income tax information. This does not prepare your taxes - it
        contains instructions and tips on HOW to prepare your taxes.
        Much of it is taken from the large IRS publicaton 17 and other
        sources. So instead of flipping through page after page of
        info, let the computer search. For example, type in child care
        and zoom straight to that section with latest information.
        Neat idea! Prepared by a tax consultant and CPA, so you know
        this is great!
        Catalog #: SMS-307   2-Part(s)

        DOS 5.0 MEMORY MANAGER
        If your computer uses DOS 5.0 and has several MEGS of RAM
        memory of any type extended/exapanded or whatever then this is
        an exceptional program to manage and allocate memory among
        various programs and TSR software items. Explains how to use
        all the memory your computer has. Incredible memory maps,
        options and choices let you use memory in ways DOS left out.
        Catalog #: SMS-306   1-Part(s)

        THE LAST BYTE MEMORY MANAGER
        Memory manager with MANY features. You can use any version of
        DOS. This was the utility of choice in several editor's choice
        selections in national computer magazines. Real power in
        managing your memory if your computer has 1 to 8 MEGS of RAM!
        Lots of utilities DOS does not have.
        Catalog #: SMS-305   1-Part(s)

        PC-PROOF
        Full-featured grammar checker. Detects dropped words, extra
        words, words misspelled into another word. Many other grammar
        flaws checked including subject/verb agreement, missing
        articles, misused possessives, missing infinitives, commonly
        confused words, use of a/an incorrectly, double negatives,
        passive voice, missing punctuation. Very robust system. Good
        for checking your software documentation in ADDITION to the
        spell checker which you may already have.
        Catalog #: SMS-304   1-Part(s)

        ULTIMATE POWER TIPS
        A vast smorsgasboard collection of powerful tips, computer
        secrets and tutorials for beginners and advanced users alike.
        Specific tips on using word processors like Microsoft Word and
        Wordperfect and hundreds of other software programs. DOS and
        batch file tricks. Using computer memory. How to configure
        spreadsheets. Shortcuts on making labels and form letters.
        Printer secrets. Changing screen colors. Using your modem.
        Writing macros. Database sorting in a clever manner. Secrets
        of computer equipment repair. Even a collection of debug
        scripts so you can make your own machine code utilities! A
        whole "classroom" of ideas, tricks, tips and shortcuts!
        Catalog #: SMS-303   1-Part(s)

        SOFTWARE JUKEBOX
        Latest innovation in shareware marketing! If you want to sell
        shareware this is hot! Turns a PC into a software vending
        machine that holds up to 200 shareware packages. The PC then
        becomes a colorful, attention getting, advertising tool while
        just sitting on the dealer's counter! Dispensing is a
        convenient customer "self-service" copying system. Total
        involement by the dealer is collecting the copying charges
        after the customer is finished copying their disks. The
        copying total is automatically tabulated on a totalizer built
        into the machine! Easy way to make money! Set this up at local
        retailers in your community.
        Catalog #: SMS-302   1-Part(s)

        SMALL BUSINESS JOURNAL AND SURVEY
        Homecraft's Small Business Journal is an on-disk magazine with
        helpful information for small businesses with a focus on the
        shareware industry. Provides a complete summary of Steve
        Hudgik's 1992 vendor and author surveys, includes comments
        from authors and vendors telling each other how to improve
        what they do! Also includes a section on vendor comments
        concerning the ASP. This issue introduces the Shareware
        Business Index. Must have reading.
        Catalog #: SMS-301   1-Part(s)

        SDN FILES
        The shareware distribution network (SDN) of bbs sysops
        publishes a list of all particpating bulletin boards including
        BBS numbers (sorry, no addresses). SDN is a major force in
        shareware distribution and this series of files describes
        their network of boards which astute authors should scan to
        locate key BBS systems onto which they should upload their
        shareware!
        Catalog #: SMS-298   1-Part(s)

        CAREER GUIDE
        Features job search strategies and career guide tips for those
        seeking a new career or changing jobs. Loads of great ideas.
        Catalog #: SMS-297   1-Part(s)

        FAST FILE FINDER
        A file search or text search utility with a difference! Search
        for specific text (within a file) or filenames inside of zips
        and other archives - as well as standard files which have not
        been archived! Many options - configure it for custom work.
        The fact that this can search for files or text within
        archives makes it unique! Find that lost bit of code or
        documentation from stacks of archived disks in a hurry!
        Catalog #: SMS-296   1-Part(s)

        VERSACAL
        Popup/tsr appointment calander. change days, months and years
        of appointments with single key press. prints calanders three
        to a page for viewing a full quarter or single enlarged
        calanders for writing your notes. print in portrait or
        landscape mode. tie notes to general or specific series of
        appointments. Quite nicely done.
        Catalog #: SMS-295   1-Part(s)

        THELMA THISTLEBLOOM
        An unusual name for a VERY good program. Thelma works on your
        WordPerfect documents and letters to test grammar and
        spell-check documents. Highlight errors in context, obtain
        advice on how to fix problems. Examine document areas such as
        passive voice, long sentences, subject-verb agreement,
        possessive pronouns, cliches, punctuation and spelling based
        on 85,000 word dictionary. Write at the apppropriate tone for
        your audience. Perfect writer's tool for programmers producing
        documentation.
        Catalog #: SMS-289   2-Part(s)

        PRINTPLUS
        A deluxe file printing program with options to save paper by
        skipping blank lines and MANY other features. File tagging,
        viewing, moving, deleting, pull down menus, print from
        specified page numbers, replace IMB box and high ascii
        characters with user defined characters. Preview pages to
        print, setup printer codes, configure screen colors, user
        adjustable margins when printing, multiple printed copies and
        more.
        Catalog #: SMS-285   1-Part(s)

        MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOP
        A fantastic system! Design a complete MULTIMEDIA presentation
        on disk for tutorials, books, training, shareware product
        development, advertising, animation and more. Look at these
        features: graphics generation, text management and viewing,
        sound effects, music and animation. Main program has 10
        scalable fonts, PCX file support, melody composition, build
        option, 16 and 256 color palette, sound blaster support, sound
        effect library, digitized speech, zoom, undo, grid design,
        coordinate display, on-line help, mouse and arrow key support,
        12 fill patterns, printer support, spraypaint, pixel editing,
        ASCII import, timing functions and more. Incredible
        programming achievement from Jeff Napier.
        Catalog #: SMS-284   2-Part(s)

        SUPER SHAREWARE SYSTEM
        A COMPLETE management system for shareware authors (also of
        interest to vendors.) Manage and track prospects, disk
        vendors, registered customers, products, sales leads,
        expenses. Quickly generate target mailings of postcards,
        labels, letters or disks to customers, prospects, vendors and
        others. 24 different reports can be generated to track
        esoteric things like geographic distribution of registrations,
        customer lists, vendors in good (or bad) standing, income over
        time, balance sheet, tickler file and more. Customize reports
        further if you need. Enter customer registrations and print
        invoices. Import and export data in formats like dbase,
        delimited and SDF formats. Handles data for the popular SMS
        package from Jim Hood. Create and print postcards using bold,
        italic and underline fonts, Printer drivers for over 430
        printers including inkjet and laser. Limited only by available
        hard drive space.
        Catalog #: SMS-283   2-Part(s)
              
        VERSADEX
        Slick system! A high speed TSR popup database for keeping
        track of your clients, contacts, vendors. Pops up in an
        instant over ANY program you are running. Uses only 5K of
        memory. Could be used to track registered users or vendor
        telephone numbers you need to get in a hurry if the phone
        rings while you are working on another program. Contains
        fields for free form notes, addresses, etc. Plus mini-mailing
        list for printing index cards, labels or form letters.
        Autodialer will call client or vendor if you have a modem.
        Quick and easy. Swaps out to memory or disk. Print all or
        selected records. Includes ultra high speed "warp search"
        feature.
        Catalog #: SMS-275   1-Part(s)

        MONEY
        five ways to make money at home. anyone can do it. simple,
        practical ideas for home based businesses. good practical
        ideas.
        Catalog #: SMS-266   1-Part(s)

        WRITER'S DREAM
        Want to design a book, catalog, training course, tutorial
        system or magazine on a computer disk? This is a FAST AND
        SIMPLE "authoring system." You write the articles or tutorials
        on your word processor and this package adds the popup menus
        and help screens to make it work as a little "book" on disk!
        Slick system. Write a shareware package on a disk and make
        money as an electronic author! Or just use at work for
        employees, church group or whatever. Books on disk are also
        fast and cheap to duplicate - skip the need for a paper
        publisher and printer! all you need is a word processor to
        write the text articles.
        Catalog #: SMS-265   2-Part(s)

        800 TOLL FREE NUMBERS
        over 10,000 tollfree telephone numbers for suppliers,
        manufacturers, vendors, and many more. includes high speed
        search and locate menu system.
        Catalog #: SMS-264   10-Part(s)

        ULTIMATE LABEL MANAGER
        up to 5 lines of text per label. enter a 'secret' note for
        each label track customers' account status, inventory levels,
        names of clients' family members, list of recent meetings, or
        research notes. you can enter label and note information
        directly from the keyboard or use the included program called
        import to bring in information from an ascii file. keep
        multiple files of labels and search any one for any
        information. complete label files, or files containing matches
        to a search request can be exported to ascii file for use with
        a word processor or other programs. print one copy or as many
        copies (up to 60,000 copies) of each label that matches your
        search. print the 'secret' notes. no limit to the number of
        labels!
        Catalog #: SMS-262   1-Part(s)

        CONTACT PLUS
        an award winning program! track and manage client and personal
        contacts. great for professionals such as self-employed,
        salesmen, attorneys, engineering, consultants. rolodex,
        appointment calendar, auto-dialer, form letter generator,
        phone call and correspendence history for clients, tickler
        dates. automatic wordperfect, wordstar or microsoft word
        interface. 24 user defined categories, mailing labels,
        unlimited number of contacts and notes/reminders. mouse
        support if mouse used. the ultimate client and contact
        tracking and management system!
        Catalog #: SMS-258   1-Part(s)

        CONTACT PLUS TUTORIAL
        fully illustrated tutorial on using contact plus
        Catalog #: SMS-257   1-Part(s)

        FILE BROWSERS: FREEWARE AND PUBLIC DOMAIN
        sometimes a shareware author or vendor needs a simple file
        browser/viewer which is public domain or freeware and can be
        included on a disk without licensing fees. these three file
        browsers can display ascii files and have varying features
        (even search and find!) which can be used without licensing
        payments.
        Catalog #: SMS-255   3-Part(s)

        SUPERPHONE
        instant telephone information - more than 300 area and country
        codes, with time zones -- more than 13000 towns and cities --
        zip and postal code information -- "the five-minute database"
        - pop-up (tsr) operation -- complete area code information for
        north america and the caribbean - every country code in the
        world - town and city listings - world-wide time-zone
        information - projected new area codes - "sounds like"
        searches - quick reference database - area and zip codes -
        cities, populations, languages - design your own pop-up
        databases - most people can set up their first database in
        only 5 minutes - area code search has exclusive multi-tasking
        hunt 'n' browse feature - editor allows you to add your own
        comments to each area code - can be run stand-alone or as a
        tsr (pop-up) - pop-up without leaving your application program
        - resident portion takes only 7k - ram disk support for
        lightning-quick response.
        Catalog #: SMS-247   1-Part(s)

        HANDY LITTLE REFERENCE BOOKLETS
        this program prints a variety of small, wallet sized reference
        booklets on any topic or material you wish. more well thought
        out and indexed than simple "print four pages per sheet
        document compressor printer programs. interacting with a
        little reference booklet is different than interacting with a
        computer. you can "scan" a book a lot faster than you can scan
        a computer document. you can use the samples provided, or
        create your own, using a text editor. here are some useful
        applications: personal phone book -- personal address book --
        command summaries for your favorite programs, lists of
        projects, source code, interrupt lists and more. many features
        and printer controls make this a handy little program
        Catalog #: SMS-246   1-Part(s)

        COURSEMASTER
        coursemaster is a powerful development tool for creating
        computer-based training, simulations, prototypes and
        interactive video programs. it is neither a menu-driven system
        nor a programming language, but a system of pre-programmed
        templates and utilities that enable a designer or author to
        create sophisticated interactive training courses and
        simulations. an author writes each screen in the lesson using
        any word processor capable of creating an ascii file. the
        program is then compiled. pcx graphics can be displayed and
        external calls enable the trainee to run another program from
        within the lesson. sophisticated contingency branching,
        answer-judging, multiple paths, scoring, network support and
        extensive documentation provide a feature-rich system!
        Catalog #: SMS-241   1-Part(s)

        ICOM
        the astute shareware author will find intellicom unique as a
        marketing tool. if you use bbs systems this communications
        package will allow unattended sessions on most major boards!
        let your pc and modem automatically upload your shareware to
        dozens of boards unattended. intellicomm combines the best
        features of robocom, telix and liberator in one package
        written in tight c. while you are away, your computer logs
        onto a list of bbs systems and uploads your shareware package,
        collects messages, downloads new files and other routine
        tasks. compatible with pc board, wildcat, rbbs, qbbs and
        others. includes x/y/zmodem, editor, script language,
        scrollback and keyboard buffers, mouse support, ega/vga, 3 way
        file sorts, autotagging, and more.
        Catalog #: SMS-240   2-Part(s)

        LOOKBOOK
        a superb electronic publishing system for preparing
        sophisticated professional quality popdown menu driven disk
        based documents such as newsletters, program manuals,
        catalogs, tutorials. works with ascii files. documents can be
        standalone or tsr utilities. unique page location map with
        "hypertext" links, table of contents and "back of the book"
        index list. effective floppy disk use: document compression to
        60% of original size - 150 pages for each 360k of disk space.
        includes editor for page linked notes and for editing
        bookmarks. point and shoot document selection with automatic
        detection of file type. public brand software awarded this
        product a trophy award and uses it for their own disk based
        catalog!
        Catalog #: SMS-239   1-Part(s)

        DB-DUPE
        db-dupe is an exceptional duplicate record deleter/dupe
        checker for anyone maintaining mailing lists or customer
        lists. for dbase iii/iv, foxbase +, foxpro compatible.
        supports 25, 43, and 50-line video. network compatible.
        support for format files, memo files, and various index
        formats, interactive and automatic searches, and soundex
        comparisons. fast, flexible, and easy to use.
        Catalog #: SMS-237   1-Part(s)

        BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLANNER
        this lotus template provides detailed worksheet for budgeting
        and five-year financial projections for start-up companies.
        useful for business plans, bank loan applications, tracking
        new business startups, etc. includes the following schedules:
        pro forma balance sheets, statements of income, cash flow
        analysis, product sales and cost analysis, expense analysis.
        accounts receivable, inventories, depreciation and
        amortization, accounts payable, income taxes, depreciation and
        amortization, investment income, sales proceeds, cost of sales
        accounts, bad debt provisions, incentive commissions,
        advertising and promotion
        Catalog #: SMS-236   1-Part(s)

        LHA ARCHIVER/UNARCHIVER
        file compression and uncompression utility with many
        advantages. no cost licensing, ultra small self extracting
        archives, tighter compression than pkzip, unique telop headers
        which can put messages on self extracting archives, autolharc
        feature lets archive run automatic batch file of your choice
        upon unpacking. many unique features. beats pkzip in many ways
        and was pc magazine editors choice.
        Catalog #: SMS-235   1-Part(s)

        SHARESPELL
        stanalone spelling checker with massive word list, ability to
        add your own words. can check free standing documentation and
        text files for accuracy, fast, flexible and highly accurate.
        Catalog #: SMS-232   1-Part(s)

        FREEBIES INFOLIST
        Address list detailing where you can obtain huge number free
        videos, diskettes, samples, office materials and booklets in
        an amazing 42 categories! Also get free CD-ROMS, booklets,
        games demos on disk, computer magazines and more! Updated
        frequently. Stuff your mailbox with diskettes and other
        goodies. Whether you erase and recycle the diskettes and
        videotapes is up to you. Many addresses also contain toll free
        numbers where you can call for the freebies!
        Catalog #: SMS-225   1-Part(s)

        BACK AND FORTH
        the ultimate swiss army knife of utilities! load up to 20
        software programs at once and switch rapidly between each of
        them without delay. this is called task switching. other
        features include: screen blanker that displays any pcx
        graphics file, keyboard accelerator, comptabile with 4dos,
        calculator, editor, complete rolodex system for addresses and
        telephones, screen grabber, scheduling, to do list manager and
        calander with graphing of appointments and committments.
        Catalog #: SMS-220   2-Part(s)

        STATMASTER DEMOGRAPHIC AND MARKETING DATA
        the cybersoft demographic data disk contains sample u.s.
        census population data for cities and communities for topics
        such as age, earnings, education, health, population, taxes
        and vital statistics. using this data for a sample state
        (washington state for this diskette) you can quickly determine
        cities and communities which might be the focus of a direct
        marketing or direct mail effort for your product. a superb
        marketing research tool. cybersoft maintains diskettes for all
        50 states and can supply the full set for comprehensive
        marketing research analysis.
        Catalog #: SMS-203   1-Part(s)

        ARCHIVES FROM SMS
        previous editions of the $hareware marketing $ystem contain
        highly valuable shareware marketing tips, addresses, vendor
        information, letters to the editor and other one-of-a-kind
        articles about the shareware scene. this disk contains all
        material extracted from previous editions in easy to read
        ascii files. current space restrictions within sms do not
        allow these older highly valuable articles. archive continues
        to grow as older material from sms is "swept" into this disk.
        Catalog #: SMS-202   2-Part(s)

        SW-TALK
        for shareware authors wishing to increase registrations! your
        end users start your program and a voice "beg message" comes
        out their speaker telling them "please be sure to register
        this shareware package" or up to 100 other phrases! can also
        add a "voice beg message" at end of program as user returns to
        dos. over 100 words that can be used to increase
        registrations. works thru the pc speaker. voice commands can
        be put in any batch file plus utility program that can be used
        to display pcx pictures for a talking slide show! over 100
        word/phrases.
        Catalog #: SMS-201   1-Part(s)

        UNZIP.EXE (PUBLIC DOMAIN)
        public domain unzipper which disk vendors and authors can
        include with their disks and thus avoid using or licensing
        code from pkware/pkzip. works reliably. small, fast and useful
        when you need to unzip an archived file but don't want to use
        or can't afford to license pkunzip and need a utility you can
        include on your disks sent out to customers who don't have
        pkunzip.
        Catalog #: SMS-182   1-Part(s)

        PROGRAMMERS PRODUCTIVITY PACK
        tools and utilities for programmers. programmers calculator,
        ascii and color attribute chart, bios scan codes, dbase inkey
        values, reference charts and programming aids. can run as tsr,
        swapped, background, multitasked. customize many ways. a
        superb reference and utility toolkit for programmers who want
        everything at their fingertips.
        Catalog #: SMS-181   2-Part(s)

        SHAREWARE SURVEY
        a detailed survey of shareware use, registration patterns,
        sources, types of users, much more. even contains statistical
        analysis. conducted via a large u.s. national bbs survey over
        many months. exceptional source of info for shareware vendors,
        authors, users who need a survey of marketing information
        collected straight from shareware users throughout the u.s.
        Catalog #: SMS-180   1-Part(s)

        SHAREWARE USER'S TUTORIAL
        a detailed presentation on how to use and enjoy shareware!
        disk vendors and authors can include it with their disk
        shipments to help new users learn the tips and tricks to
        unpacking and using shareware. reduces support calls and
        requests from beginners. 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!"
        Catalog #: SMS-176   1-Part(s)

        CATALOG CONSTRUCTION KIT
        an interesting system which allows you to quickly construct a
        catalog on disk so you can sell shareware, doll collections,
        stamps, electronic parts or just about anything and want to
        construct an electronic catalog on disk to hand out to your
        customers.
        Catalog #: SMS-175   1-Part(s)

        TXT2COM
        utility converts any ascii text file into a com file with
        onboard screen browser. convert your txt file to a com file
        which even has imbedded screen color control commands,
        browsing, print file or screen, show line number, etc. only
        $5.00 to license this tiny jewel for your shareware
        distribution disk. even has a tsr popup version. use to help
        end users root around in your documentation and keep outsiders
        from editing your text files since they are compiled.
        Catalog #: SMS-173   1-Part(s)

        FASTZIP MAIL
        is useful for authors and disk vendors who want to print
        special postal bar code and/or return address on mailers,
        postcards, envelopes. even has adustment for dot matrix
        printers for use with old ribbon to make sure that bar code is
        readible by post office machines.
        Catalog #: SMS-172   1-Part(s)

        SOFTSHOP DISK CATALOG MAKER
        allows you to design your own menu driven shareware vendor
        catalog (or any type of item) catalog on disk. nice! written
        with mail- order vendors of public domain and shareware
        software in mind, but still a great program for almost any
        type of merchandise or service! useful for software or
        hardware vendors, book sellers, club membership recruiters,
        donation seekers. softshop is able to self-define up to 9
        horizontal menu options and up to 81 vertical menu options,
        defining the information box in the main menu to highlight
        your company name or company message, provide users choices of
        menu options with just an arrow or a number and the return
        keys, the ability to scroll through all files with the arrow,
        page up/dn and the home/end keys, and also being able to print
        any of the menu options.
        Catalog #: SMS-171   1-Part(s)

        HOME BUSINESSES
        a nice disk with tips and suggestions on home based businesses
        such as import-export, information services, motivation for a
        home based business and more. lots of little tips and
        suggestions, not just about shareware business focus, but
        other little businesses you can start at home. from james
        melton of texas.
        Catalog #: SMS-170   1-Part(s)

        SELL MORE SOFTWARE
        a feature rich package which allows you to track your software
        customers, tech support needs, print incredible reports,
        mailing labels, invoices, just about anything you would want
        to do if you provide software or computing support services to
        anyone! good for vendors, consultants, authors. industrial
        strength and feature rich.
        Catalog #: SMS-163   2-Part(s)

        SUPER DISKCOPY
        for making high volume disk duplicates. this one has superb
        bullet proof error detection when making dupes. many
        customizable features make this a winner.
        Catalog #: SMS-162   1-Part(s)

        ASP AUTHOR APPLICATION (NEW VERSION)
        contains asp author application materials and an interesting
        file captured from compuserve as to what the asp considers
        trivial software. you decide what you think about this after
        reading the message thread.
        Catalog #: SMS-160   1-Part(s)

        PINNACLE AREA CODE FINDER
        find out what area code is what region and vice versa. great
        when trying to figure out who you are calling or mailing disks
        to and where they live from their area code.
        Catalog #: SMS-158   1-Part(s)

        DIRECTORY FREEDOM
        directory freedom is the best DOS shell ever made. fast machine 
        code. think of it as a turbocharged version of the old dr.com, 
        co.com and rn.com but with more machine code speed: calls any 
        text editor, unzips files, browses using list.com. this is the 
        ultimate no nonsense lean/mean power user shell. the best there 
        is. Catalog #: SMS-156   1-Part(s) 

        $10,000,000 DREAM MACHINE
        many short articles about being in business as an
        entrepreneur. tips, pitfalls, suggestions and info for the
        self-employed. good practical information
        Catalog #: SMS-154   1-Part(s)


        PC-REVIEWS
        vast collection of articles discuss hundreds of equipment and
        software products: everything from vp expert/sql to pc tools.
        from memory chips to fax boards. a consumer digest of computer
        goodies, software and sources. massive product resource.
        Catalog #: SMS-150   6-Part(s)

        BATES DIRECTORY OF NEWSPAPERS
        a national maling list of newspapers. many newspapers have a
        column or writer devoted to computer issues and frequently
        shareware programs are mentioned or discussed.
        Catalog #: SMS-149   1-Part(s)

        BATES DIRECTORY OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES
        national mailing list of libraries. why not mail shareware
        disks or press releases to public libraries in large cities?
        more libraries are starting to carry shareware. good marketing
        address list.
        Catalog #: SMS-148   2-Part(s)

        SIMPLY LABELS
        import and produce labels easily in a variety of formats for
        envelopes, packages, equipment and more. many features and
        great flexibility in this excellent label maker. print varying
        size labels, varying typfaces and more.
        Catalog #: SMS-127   1-Part(s)

        PONY EXPRESS
        simple concept: calculate and compare various shipping costs
        for those in a mail order business. ground, ups, air and more.
        rates can be changed. perfect for a shareware author in mail
        order business who wants to keep an eye on shipping costs and
        compare options between shippers and their costs.
        Catalog #: SMS-125   1-Part(s)

        EZ-HELP REFERENCE.
        create popup menu driven systems to display text files,
        documentation, demos and more with a smooth professional
        interface. why design your own menu interface for routine
        files and documentation display when ez-help reference can do
        it? nice menu you will use again and again for demos and
        product preparation.
        Catalog #: SMS-124   1-Part(s)

        SERIALIZER
        this one is clever. serializes disks so you can track where
        your registrations are coming from. type in a keyword into a
        file, usually the registration form, and let serializer find
        that keyword and change it to sequential serial numbers.
        faster, easier than norton.
        Catalog #: SMS-122   1-Part(s)

        ZIPKEY
        fast postal zip code utility. type in zip code, it gives
        city/state. type in city/state and it gives zip. useful for
        the author doing bulk mailings and needing zip codes in an
        efficient manner.
        Catalog #: SMS-120   1-Part(s)

        PINNACLE HELP SYSTEM
        a super utility which provides a standard front end for your
        package: processes registration, configures system, installs
        it, print docs, explains registration. all the grunt work in a
        standard way which your end users will find simple, clean and
        clear. would that all shareware looked, smelled and started
        the same!
        Catalog #: SMS-118   1-Part(s)

        DPERFECT MERGE
        convert and merge dbase files (e.g., sms mailing lists or
        other dbase files) for use with wordperfect documents. use in
        place of a database manager if you would rather use
        wordperfect with dbase files to generate mailing
        labels/reports and search and select items with wordperfect!
        very good
        Catalog #: SMS-117   1-Part(s)

        SR-INFO DATABASE
        reads and writes dbf files and has more power and features
        than dbase! use with sms mailing list database if you need a
        more robust database package. extremely powerful, fast and
        technical.
        Catalog #: SMS-116   2-Part(s)

        POPDBF
        allows you to simply access main any dbf (such as sms database
        or other dbase file) to browse, edit, modify, print the data.
        no need to use a big database when this little tsr will do the
        job. small, quick, easy. have access to dbase files with
        minimum of fuss and muss!
        Catalog #: SMS-115   1-Part(s)

        FREE MAGS
        how to get hundreds of computer and business trade magazines.
        some for free! trade magazines = vertical markets. vertical
        markets = possible market for your shareware package. follow
        the drift? free trade journals are the source of many niche
        markets.
        Catalog #: SMS-114   1-Part(s)

        DARWIN (USBBS) LIST/USA BBS SYSTEMS
        comprehensive list of major bbs systems and their phone
        numbers throughout america! one of the best and most
        frequently updated list of power users boards in the country
        Catalog #: SMS-112   1-Part(s)

        PC-FILE DATABASE
        a shareware database system which reads files in dbase format
        and contains a label generator. useful for working with any
        database. this program is a pc magazine edtiors choice and is
        a database program/filing system you can use and enjoy for a
        long time. a classic recommended choice and very easy for
        beginners.
        Catalog #: SMS-109   3-Part(s)

        DUP DISK DUPLICATOR
        fast, menu driven, compression, crc checks, install serial
        numbers on disk for tracking, multiple configurations, hot
        product a shareware author should use when duping disks for
        distribution. also has a commercial version available when
        even more features.
        Catalog #: SMS-106   1-Part(s)

        SHAREWARE VENDOR CATALOGS
        twelve, disk-based shareware catalogs from various shareware
        vendors. contain sample program descriptions, unique menu
        presentation systems which catalog designers should
        investigate, comprehensive program descriptions in plain text
        ascii, author addresses (in some cases), latest program
        version numbers, unusual one of a kind shareware programs.
        very useful research and marketing tools.
        Catalog #: SMS-105   12-Part(s)

        ZIP MAGAZINE
        reviews shareware and discusses new developments on the
        shareware scene. editors of zip magazine will review your disk
        if good. zip magazine circulates on bbs systems throughout the
        country. several issues of this interesting shareware review
        source.
        Catalog #: SMS-104   4-Part(s)

        ASP AUTHOR APPLICATION/GUIDE.EXE (OLD VERSION)
        apply to be a member of asp or at least look at the shareware
        marketing tips and suggestions in the file guide.exe contained
        on this disk. many good ideas which authors should examine.
        Catalog #: SMS-103   1-Part(s)

        ASP DISK CATALOG OF PROGRAMS AND AUTHORS
        asp resource on disk contains official shareware program
        lists, versions, author addresses, asp disk vendor mailing
        list, list of discontinued programs, more. direct from the
        asp. research this list to find out about hot programs and
        authors. see if you have a competitor with a similar program.
        check out official asp shareware vendors.
        Catalog #: SMS-102   2-Part(s)

        CHRISTIAN COMPUTER SURVIVAL KIT
        contains mailing addresses and marketing suggestions for
        shareware targeted at religious audiences. mailing list,
        references, names and addresses for shareware programmers
        targeting a product at the religious sector.
        Catalog #: SMS-101   1-Part(s)

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