CLASSIFIED ADS..... The installation prograu used by "SHAREWARE TRACKER" was written by Lincoln Beach Software and is called FIRST IMPRESSION. Lincoln Beach Software reserves all copyright protection worldwide. Fof further information, they may be reached at P.O. BOX 1554, BALLWIN, MO 63022 or 314-227-2431. The author, Harold Holmes, may also be reached on CompuServe at 70700,630. All of the users of "Shareware Tracker" are experienced. However, other programs I've written are sometimes used by beginners. Using "First Impression" to install the programs for them has eliminated many support calls. It's simple, straight-forward design walks the beginner through the install with no problems. And for the author, it's easy to learn. I had a customized installation procedure for one of my programs in about a half an hour after loading FI. I use and highly recommend "First Impression". ---- Bill Sturgell Shareware Tracker ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º If you're considering launching a shareware product, you need: º º º º The ShareWare Book º º º º A Whole Earth Catalog for software publishers º º º º Tips, tools and techniques for successful shareware marketing and º º development. 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Others have ideas for programs, but aren't sure how to go about designing them for the general PC market. "Writing & Marketing Shareware" provides over 300 pages of answers that help you successfully market your software. This book explains in a step-by-step manner how to get started and it offers proven techniques for promoting long-term business growth, with an emphasis on good software design, publicity and customer support. CONTENTS: Introduction to Shareware - Making Money With Shareware - Shareware Design - Distribution Channels - "Free" Publicity - Paid Advertising - Trade Shows and Conventions - Running a Business - Writing a Business Plan - Legal Considerations - Writing and Testing Software - Software Documentation and Support - The Registered/Retail Version - The Association of Shareware Professionals - Reviews of Software You Can Use In Your Business - Results of Shareware Author Surveys - Directory of Suppliers and Services Published by Windcrest/McGraw-Hill and available through most major book stores for $18.95. Copies may be ordered directly from the author by sending $18.95 (plus $3 S&H) to: Steve Hudgik, P.O. Box 974, Tualatin, OR 97062. VISA and Master Card are accepted. DR. FILE FINDER'S GUIDE TO SHAREWARE This book, written by 'Shareware Magazine' editor Michael Callahan and Nick Anis, put shareware on the books-in-print map in 1990. It is the most intensive overview of the state of the industry. This 'Guide' defines shareware and places it in the larger scheme of software, with interviews with several founders of the shareware concept. The bulk of the book focuses on shareware products, category by category, including personal favorites of the author. It also has an appendix of several thousand BBSs. If this book isn't in your library, your collection of shareware books isn't complete. Ask for "Dr. File Finder's Guide to Shareware" at your favorite bookstore. SHAREWARE MAGAZINE This magazine is a must, an absolute necessity, for anyone who writes or uses shareware. Published bi-monthly, it contains articles by the most reknowned names in the industry. Columns for programmers, beginning users, and all the people in between. SW features the newest and best programs, and gives a comprehensive review of dozens in each issue. Keep up to date and on track with a subscription to "Shareware Magazine". Or pick up a copy at your local bookstore. For a subscription call: 1-800-245-6717 Shareware Magazine 1030-D East Duane Ave. Sunnyvalle, CA 94086 APPLICATION NAME: The Beta Test Program VERSION: 2.7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: a. Monitor (Color recommended) b. Single disk drive c. 1 floppy disk d. DOS 3.0 or above e. 8086 processor or above The Beta Test Program contains all the essential information needed to develop a successful beta test program within a shareware/software authors business. It is not designed to be totally inclusive. Rather it offers realistic suggestions and examples of an effective beta test program. In addition, the Beta Test Program includes a beta test bug report generator that, when provided to beta testers, allows for easy isolation of troublesome bugs in beta software. The package is self explanatory and EVERY author of software needs a package of this type to increase the quality of their released applications. FEATURES: a. Unlimited distribution of bug report generator b. Minimum editing of accompanying materials c. Fills the need not often mentioned in books or other programs d. Specifically focused on the small software developer e. Many ideas on the improvement of software applications f. Complete Beta Tester user's manual g. Set screens specific to application being tested. h. Gather up to 20 developer specific items. REGISTRATION PRICE: $ 19.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING $ 5.00 APPLICATION NAME: Application Label Generator VERSION: 2.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: a. Dot matrix printer (EPSON/IBM Compatible) b. One floppy disk drive (Harddrive recommended) c. Monitor monochrome (Color recommended) The Application Label Generator is an application specifically designed for the shareware author. The Application Label Generator will print the labels most used by the shareware author. 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. If you presently do not use any of these labels in your business then it will be easy to implement them with the Application Label Generator. FEATURES: a. Prints the six types of labels used by authors the most; 1. 5.25" diskettes 2. 3.5" diskettes 3. Return address 4. Product 5. Disk size labels 6. New version labels 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. Two user defined printer types h. Four default printer setups i. Seven lines of 68 characters each are available to provide an adequate product description of the application on the product labels j. Software branding REGISTRATION PRICE: $ 19.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING $ 5.00 Please feel free to contact me (John Sanders) at any time if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the following address: John Sanders MyLife Software 704 Rim Drive Killeen, Texas 76542 U.S.A. I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows: Voice: (817) 634-3043 FAX: (817) 628-2017 CompuServe: 71303,3604 Genesis BBS - (817) 690-2819 User Name : MyLife Software Password : MyLife Enter message section and change to the 'Software Tech Support' forum. Leave all questions addressed to 'Tech Support'. A MyLife Software representative will contact you generally within 24 hours. FIDO NET - 1:395/5 Address to - MyLife Software