--------------------------------------------------------------- SHAREWARE DISKS OF INTEREST TO READERS --------------------------------------------------------------- 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) --------------------------------------------------------- Have a program I should add to the list above? Please submit for evaluation! ********** O R D E R F O R M ************ MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: SSP POB 1506, Dept SSPL-CAT MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 (206) 236-0470 NAME_________________________________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________________ CITY___________________________STATE_________ZIP______________ PHONE____(________)______________________ REMEMBER SOME PROGRAMS HAVE SEVERAL PARTS OR ITEMS. EACH PART COSTS $3.50 PER ITEM ON 5-1/4 SIZE DISKS. 3-1/2 SIZE DISKS ARE $4.50 PER ITEM. ADD 29 CENTS PER ITEM SHIPPING. SOME DISKS MAY CONTAIN SEVERAL SHAREWARE ITEMS PACKED ON ONE DISK. *&SSPL+*% Disk number Program Name Qty Item cost ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... ...... ................................ ....... .......... NEED MORE SPACE? OK TO USE A BLANK SHEET OF PAPER! DID YOU REMEMBER? $3.50: 5-1/4 SIZE $4.50: 3-1/2 SIZE? SUB TOTAL OF ORDER ........ ADD 29 CENTS PER ITEM FOR SHIPPING IN U.S./CANADA ....... ADD 55 CENTS PER ITEM FOR SHIPPING IF FOREIGN ADDRESS ....... WASHINGTON RESIDENTS ADD 8.2% TAX ....... GRAND TOTAL ....... MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: SSP POB 1506, Dept SSPL-CAT MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 (206) 236-0470