Copyright 1993 Hyperion Softword

                            ORPHEUS Version 1.54

    Orpheus is an advanced, writer-friendly authoring system for makers of
    online manuals and tutorials, electronic books, and all other kinds of
    hypertext writing.  Whether you are a veteran of hypertext or a first-
    time author, Orpheus can help you get those great ideas out of the air
    and into silicon.

    The system consists of two programs:  Orpheus Author, an Integrated
    Development Environment for hypertext writers; and the Orpheus Reader,
    a program for you to distribute with your finished books in compiled
    form.  Orpheus Author requires a hard disk; the Reader does not.

    This package should include the following files:

        In ORPH154A.ZIP:
                README ....................... this file
                OH.EXE ....................... Orpheus Author
                WHATS.NEW .................... list new features, fixes
                VENDOR.TXT ................... info for shareware vendors
                FILE_ID.DIZ .................. BBS description for file A
        In ORPH154B.ZIP:
                README ....................... this file
                OH.HLP ....................... online help for OH.EXE
                MANUAL1.DOC .................. manual/tutorial on OH.EXE
                MANUAL2.DOC .................. guide to Orpheus Command Lang.
                REGISTER.DOC ................. order form
                FILE_ID.DIZ .................. BBS description for file B
        In ORPH154C.ZIP:
                README ....................... this file
                OHREAD.EXE ................... the Orpheus Reader
                OHREAD.HLP ................... its online help
                INTRO.HTX .................... demo book to read with Reader
                INTR_.1 ...................... part of demo book
                WORLDMAP.PCX ................. shown in demo
                HOME16.PCX ................... shown in demo
                FLAGS.ANS .................... shown in demo
                SHOWRUN.BAT .................. called by demo
                FILE_ID.DIZ .................. BBS description for file C

    The sample electronic book "Introducing Orpheus" demonstrates some of
    the principle features of Orpheus.  To read it, give the following
    command at the DOS prompt:

                        ohread intro.htx    [Enter]

    Orpheus is distributed as shareware and costs $49.  You are welcome to
    evaluate Orpheus for up to 30 days, after which you are expected to
    register the software if you wish to continue using it.  You are also
    welcome to make copies for friends or to upload it to BBS's, provided
    you share only the complete, unaltered system as you received it.

    For a comprehensive introduction to Orpheus, including tutorials on how
    to create hypertext and produce fine electronic books, see MANUAL1.DOC.
    For information on the official support BBS for Orpheus (and how to get
    free updates), see below.  For an order form that will help me serve you
    better, see REGISTER.DOC.  For a shareware offer of interest to those who
    have downloaded only the third file (with the Reader and sample book),
    see OFFER.DOC.  For someone who will be happy to hear your comments and
    suggestions, write to me (Rod Willmot) at the address below:

                         Hyperion Softword
                         535 Duvernay
                         Sherbrooke, QC
                         Canada J1L 1Y8

                         Tel: 819-566-6296 (voice)
                         Internet: rod.willmot@synapse.org
                         GEnie: R.WILLMOT

    I can also be reached through the Shareware conferences of Nanet, Ilink,
    City2City, RelayNet, and U'NI-Net.  Messages should be addressed to
    Rod Willmot (spelled correctly!) and must NOT be marked private.

    SUPPORT BOARDS
    ==============

    Look for new releases of Orpheus on Software Creations BBS.  Renowned
    as the "Home of the Authors", Software Creations is the official home
    of Orpheus in the United States.

          Software Creations BBS, Clinton, MA.  Dan Linton, sysop.
              508-365-2359   (1200/2400 V.42/MNP5)
              508-368-4137   (2400-16.8K HST USR)
              508-368-7036   (2400-14.4K V32/V32b Hayes)

    In Canada, the home of Orpheus is Synapse: 
          Synapse BBS, Gatineau QC.  Daniel Coulombe, sysop.
              819-561-4231  (14.4K - V32)
              819-561-0950  (16.8K - HST Dual)
              819-243-0306  (Hayes 9600 V-series)
              819-561-5268  (14.4K HST)

    Other fine boards:
          Afterlife BBS, Washington DC.  Todd Jacobs, sysop.
              202-723-7187  (14.4K - V32/V42)
          Exec-PC (WI) 414-789-4210
          Aquila BBS (IL) 708-820-8805
          Channel 1 (MA) 617-354-3230

    On both Synapse and Afterlife, log on as "ORPHEUS USER" and give the 
    password "VISITOR".  Afterlife is a Fido board (1:109/182), so Fidonet
    users can FREQ the latest version by using the magic name "ORPHEUS".  
    On other boards, use the Locate command "L  ORPH*.*" to get a listing of 
    all ORPH files files, and look for the three with the highest version 
    number.  (On Compuserve and GEnie, filenames should begin with OH.)
    On Synapse, <J>oin 1022 for the Orpheus Support conference.