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P C - F a s T y p e / V G A Version 1.0
Last updated: July 1992
W H A T I S S H A R E W A R E ?
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W H A T I S T H E A S P ?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Shareware Concept................................2
The Virus Problem....................................3
The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).....6
Contacting ASP Members Via CompuServe................7
Author Address Changes...............................7
ASP Ombudsman Statement..............................8
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The Shareware Concept:
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If you are familiar with the idea behind Shareware, then you know
that Shareware is the ultimate in money back guarantees. Most money
back guarantees work like this: You pay for the product and then have
some period of time to try it out and see whether or not you like it.
If you don't like it or find that it doesn't do what you need, you
return it (undamaged) and at some point - which might take months -
you get your money back. Some software companies won't even let you
try their product! In order to qualify for a refund, the diskette
envelope must have an unbroken seal. With these "licensing"
agreements, you only qualify for your money back if you haven't tried
the product. How absurd!
Shareware is very different. With Shareware you get to try it
for a limited time, without spending a penny. If you decide not to
continue using it, you throw it away and forget all about it. No
paperwork, phone calls, or correspondence to waste your valuable time.
Software authors who use the Shareware method of distribution
feel that Shareware is the best way to try a product. You are able to
try it on your own system(s), in your own special work environment,
with no sales people looking over your shoulder. Have you ever
purchased a car and realized that if you could have test driven it for
30 days your purchase decision might have been different? With
Shareware these problems can be avoided - you DO have a 30 day test-
drive!
After trying a Shareware product and deciding to continue to use
it, then - and only then - do you pay for it. Not only that, but
Shareware is traditionally MUCH less expensive simply because you are
paying for the software, not the advertising and marketing that
comprises the majority of the cost of most software (a one page ad in
PC Magazine, one time, can cost upwards of $20,000). If the try-
before-you-buy concept sounds like an ideal way to make your purchase
decisions, you're right!
Some companies burden their products with annoying copy
protection schemes because they don't trust their users. Shareware
developers not only don't use copy protection, they freely distribute
their products because they DO trust their users.
Someone once said that you should never trust software which
doesn't trust you. This makes a lot of sense - no wonder Shareware is
becoming so popular among users and developers.
Shareware is a distribution method, NOT a type of software.
Shareware is produced by accomplished programmers, just like retail
software. There is good and bad Shareware, just as there is good and
bad retail software. The primary difference between Shareware and
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retail software is that with Shareware you know if it's good or bad
BEFORE you pay for it. Registration of Shareware products, in
addition to being required, is also an incentive for programmers to
continue to produce quality software for the Shareware market.
There is another significant advantage to Shareware - it allows
small companies (like Trendtech Corporation) to make software
available without the hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses
that it takes to launch a traditional retail software product. There
are many programs on the market today which would never have become
available without the Shareware marketing method. Please show your
support for Shareware by registering those programs you actually use
and by passing them on to others. Thank you for your support!
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The Virus Problem:
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We've all heard the horror stories about computer viruses.
Unfortunately, we have also heard lots of conflicting statistics and
opinions. When it comes to the virus problem there is a lot of
confusion among users and even developers.
The sad truth is that some unscrupulous publishers of anti-virus
products are using half-truths, overdramatizations, and outright
fabrication to promote sales of their products. They delight in
manipulating statistics to support their marketing efforts. While not
illegal, these snake-oil tactics are certainly not ethical.
To make matters worse, the media has frequently promoted the
misinformation promulgated by these unscrupulous individuals rather
than the straight facts. While the misinformation may be more
interesting than the actual facts, the media is not doing the computer
industry any favors by spreading inaccurate information. To be fair,
many newspapers, magazines, and news networks are beginning to realize
which "virus experts" are reliable and which "experts" say whatever is
in their own best interest.
One of the most interesting myths that has been promulgated by
these snake-oil salesmen is that BBSs (Bulletin Board Systems) and
Shareware programs are a major source of virus infections. This is
interesting since one of the individuals who makes this claim, also
distributes his virus detection system as Shareware. Some
corporations are now afraid of Shareware and BBS activity because of
this misinformation.
In the October 11, 1988 issue of PC Magazine, publisher Bill
Machrone's editorial was entitled "Shareware or Scareware?". In his
article, Bill Machrone points out "The truth is that all major viruses
to date were transmitted by commercial [retail] packages and private
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mail systems." That sounds a little different than the claims being
made by less knowledgeable journalists.
Let's consider for a moment, the distribution differences between
retail software and Shareware software. Company XYZ releases a new
version of its retail software product. At the same time that company
XYZ ships tens of thousands of copies to its retail distribution
channels, it also ships 30,000 updates to loyal users. Most of those
loyal users will receive the update within a few days of each other.
This can be a big problem if the update happened to be infected with a
virus.
"Not likely", you say? It has already happened! Several times!
There have been seventeen (17) major incidents of virus and trojan
horse problems in retail software. Some of these incidents affected
tens of thousands of users. What about Shareware? To date there has
been one case of a shareware author shipping an infected product. The
virus was detected by the disk vendors and the problem was corrected
immediately. No users were infected.
"But it makes sense that programs which are passed around have a
greater chance of virus infections, doesn't it?" Think about it. Who
has the most to lose if viruses were spread by BBSs and Shareware
programs? The BBS operators, Shareware disk vendors and the Shareware
authors, of course. Because of this, reputable BBS operators, disk
vendors and Shareware authors are very careful with the programs they
handle.
Think about it. Hundreds (even thousands) of BBS operators and
disk vendors are carefully examining the programs they receive and
distribute. Their business depends on it. This means that any given
Shareware program can go through hundreds (even thousands) of
checkpoints where the program is carefully examined. If a problem is
found the word spreads incredibly fast. News travels "on the wires"
even faster than the proverbial small town gossip. Programs have
disappeared almost overnight as a result of this highly efficient
communication network.
If a Shareware program has been around for a few months, it has
been checked for virii and trojan horses many more times than any
retail software could hope to be checked. Retail distributors don't
check the disks they sell. Even if the publisher checks their masters
for virii (few do), that is still far less than the scrutiny to which
Shareware programs are subjected.
There's something else to consider. Most retail distributors
have a return policy. What do they do with packages that are
returned? They shrink-wrap them and resell them, of course. How can
you be sure that you are the first person to purchase the package you
just bought at your friendly neighborhood computer store? You can't.
On the other hand, most shareware authors erase, reformat, and
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reduplicate the disks that are returned to them. Which do you think
is safer?
Bill Machrone's article in PC Magazine goes on to say "It's time
to recognize that there's nothing to fear in shareware. As a
distribution medium, it saves you money and helps you try out new
genres of software with minimum risk."
Does this mean that we should all start buying Shareware instead
of retail software? Not at all (although few Shareware authors would
object). Let's face it, more data has been lost to power failures and
spilled cups of coffee than all virii, trojan horses, and worms
combined! An even bigger threat is plain old human error, a mistake,
a wrong key press, turning off the power while files are open, and so
forth. Accurate information and common sense (regular backups) are
the best defenses against lost data.
Sure, the virus problem is real. Virii exist. But shunning
Shareware is not the answer. Shareware and BBSs are, quite simply,
NOT a major source of virus infections. Some corporations have even
banned Shareware entirely because of fear of infections. This is not
only unreasonable, it is also expensive. Think how much they could
save in software costs if they would only try software before they buy
it!
Is there anything you can do to help protect yourself from virus
infections? Absolutely! Fortunately, the best preventive measures
are also the least expensive!
If you need informative, accurate and practical information,
please read the treatise on "Computer Virus Myths" written by Rob
Rosenberger and Ross M. Greenberg. This treatise is available as a
text file on many BBSs and online services. It not only gives you the
facts, it also provides the best overall strategy for protecting your
computer system.
Don't let fear stop you from saving money on software. Don't let
fear prevent you from trying some of the best software available.
Shareware is an important market for software. Take advantage of it.
You'll be glad you did!
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The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP):
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____|__ | MEMBER
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| (R)
In the early days of Shareware there were no real standards.
Independent authors had no efficient way to learn from each other or
to work together to improve the overall image of Shareware. There was
no system in place to ensure that users were treated fairly and
professionally. There was no way for users to find an address for an
author who had moved. In short, the Shareware community was
disorganized and each author did things the way he or she thought was
best. It was clear that if Shareware was ever to become a viable and
respected marketing alternative, there had to be some standardization.
There had to be some guidelines to best serve the users.
In 1987 a handful of Shareware authors founded the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). In forming this industry association,
these Shareware authors had several primary goals in mind, including:
o To inform users about Shareware programs and about Shareware
as a method of distributing and marketing software.
o To foster a high degree of professionalism among Shareware
authors by setting programming, marketing, and support
standards for ASP members to follow.
o To encourage broader distribution of Shareware through user
groups and disk dealers who agree to identify and explain the
nature of Shareware.
o To assist members in marketing their software.
o To provide a forum through which ASP members may communicate,
share ideas, and learn from each other.
The newly formed Association of Shareware Professionals worked
together to draft a code of ethics for all present and future members.
This code of ethics included several requirements that soon became
very popular among users (customers), including:
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o A member's program (evaluation version) could not be limited
(crippled) in any way. In the true spirit of Try-Before-You-
Buy, users must be able to evaluate all the features in a
program before paying the registration fee.
o Members must respond to every registration. At the very least
they must send a receipt for the payment.
o Members must provide technical support for their products for
at least 90 days from the date of registration.
A new system was put in place to help ensure that users were
treated fairly and professionally. If a user was unable to resolve a
problem with a member author then the user could contact the ASP
Ombudsman with their complaint. The Ombudsman would then try to help
resolve the dispute. For more complete details regarding the
Ombudsman, please refer to the "ASP Ombudsman Statement" below.
The ASP currently (July, 1991) has about 375 author members and
almost 200 vendor members, with new members joining every week.
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Contacting ASP Members Via CompuServe:
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There is an easy and convenient way to speak directly to many ASP
Members (both authors and vendors). Visit the Shareware forum on
CompuServe. Simply type "GO SHAREWARE" - or "GO SHARE" - from any
CompuServe ! prompt.
Here you will be able to talk to the authors of your favorite
Shareware programs, learn about other programs, ask questions, make
suggestions, and much more. We'd love to meet you online, please come
visit us today!
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Author Address Changes:
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People move. Forwarding orders expire. What can you do?
"I got a copy of a Shareware program written by an ASP Member.
I sent in the registration fee and the post office returned my
letter saying that it was undeliverable. Now what do I do?"
If the author has moved then chances are very good that you have
an old version of the program. This is another situation that the ASP
can help you to resolve. ASP Members are required to keep the ASP
informed of address changes. If you need to obtain the current
address for a member, simply write to the following address:
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ASP Executive Director
Association of Shareware Professionals
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
FAX: 616-788-2765
CompuServe Electronic Mail: 72050,1433
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ASP Ombudsman Statement:
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This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
Shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
Shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at:
ASP Ombudsman
Association of Shareware Professionals
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
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SHARWARE.DOC PC-FasType/VGA
SYSOP.DOC
PC-FasType/VGA SYSOP.DOC
P C - F a s T y p e / V G A Version 1.0
Last updated: July 1992
B B S S Y S O P I N F O R M A T I O N ?
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Copyright 1983-1992, TRENDTECH CORPORATION, All Rights Reserved.
Published by Trendtech Corporation, P.O. Box 3687, Wayne, NJ
07474-3687
This file provides information for bulletin board Sysops who wish
to distribute PC-FasType via their BBS systems.
We explicitly permit uploads of the Shareware version of
PC-FasType to BBS systems. Uploading the registered version is not
permitted. If you have any question as to whether the version
which has been uploaded to your BBS is Shareware, simply run
PC-FasType and observe the title screen. If the text to the right
of the title screen says "Unregistered Evaluation Copy", and the
next screen is the SHAREWARE INFORMATION screen, then it is the
Shareware version. Anything else should be considered a registered
version and discarded.
Please note, if your BBS is associated with a commercial or
user-group Shareware library which distributes disks for a fee, you
must obtain permission in writing from Trendtech Corporation BEFORE
placing PC-FasType in the library. See the file VENDOR.DOC for
distribution details. This restriction does not affect your
permission to place PC-FasType on your BBS as long as you are not
charging a fee for its distribution. (other than normal user fees
for general use of your board).
If you have any questions about PC-FasType please contact us by any
of the following methods:
CompuServe 76210,771
Voice: (201) 694-8622, days Eastern U.S. time
FAX: (201) 694-2543, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
US Mail Trendtech Corporation
P.O. Box 3687
Wayne, NJ 07470
U.S.A.
A valid copy of the Shareware version of PC-FasType/VGA should
normally contain all of the files listed in the PACKING.LST file.
If the PACKING.LST file or one or more of the files listed in
PACKING.LST are missing, please contact Trendtech Corporation (201)
694-8622 and tell us the problem.
ARCHIVING
The best way to archive PC-FasType/VGA for your BBS is to
first INSTALL PC-FasType on your hard disk as per the installation
instructions found in the readme file. The install program will
automatically remove the INSTALL.EXE and ID files from the
installation. You can then PKZIP up the entire directory and place
the zip'd file in your download library. Please note that the
VFASTYPE.EXE files have been compressed with PKLITE; you might want
to uncompress these before ZIP'ping.
Trendtech Corporation will be happy to provide you free of
charge, a specially prepared disk with PC-FasType/VGA. Just ask us
in writing and give us the name of your BBS along with its
telephone number. Make sure you give us a valid mailing address to
send the disk set to. Please note that we DO NOT upload to BBS's;
we will MAIL you our special BBS SYSOP disk package already PKZIP'd
for you.
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PRODUCT NAME AND DESCRIPTIONS
The following archived file name should be used for PC-FasType
distribution on BBS's:
FTVGA10.ZIP (PC-FasType/VGA Ver. 1.0)
Using PKZIP, everything will compress down to a single file of
about 300kb.
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PC-FasType/VGA - Short Description:
FTVGA10.ZIP PC-FasType/VGA V1.0 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
Practice typing on MS-DOS PC's equipped with VGA monitors.
PC-FasType/VGA - Long Description:
FTVGA10.ZIP PC-FasType/VGA V1.0 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
PC-FasType/VGA is an easy-to-use menu-driven interactive typing
tutorial designed for use by computer enthusiasts who wish to
improve their typing skills on PC's running the MS-DOS Operating
System. The program displays a 3D image of the keyboard and
prompts you with keyboard animation to type the correct keys.
Your PC must have VGA capability.
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** PC-FasType is a trademark of Trendtech Corporation, Inc.
Copyright 1983-1992 by Trendtech Corporation, Wayne, NJ
All Rights Reserved
SYSOP.DOC PC-FasType/VGA
VENDOR.DOC
PC-FasType/VGA VENDOR.DOC
P C - F a s T y p e / V G A Version 1.0
Last updated: July 1992
D I S K V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N ?
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Copyright 1983-1992, TRENDTECH CORPORATION, All Rights Reserved.
Published by Trendtech Corporation, P.O. Box 3687, Wayne, NJ 07474-
3687, U.S.A.
This file provides information for disk vendors who wish to distribute
PC-FasType/VGA via their disk duplication and distribution services.
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PC-FasType/VGA - Typing Tutorial for PC's equipped with VGA Display
The copying restrictions listed in this file apply to any
individual, organization, user group, or business that charges ANY fee
for the distribution of the Shareware versions of the PC-FasType
products produced by Trendtech Corporation. PC-FasType products and
their associated typing exercise files, documentation, and help files
are NOT in the public domain. PC-FasType is registered with the U.S.
Copyright Office and is owned by Trendtech Corporation, Inc., Wayne,
New Jersey, U.S.A., the copyright holder. PC-FasType is a trademark
of Trendtech Corporation, Inc. Distribution restriction rights are
claimed under that copyright and are outlined below.
- No organization may sell the Shareware versions of PC-FasType
products without prior written permission from Trendtech
Corporation, Inc. To apply for such permission send a written
request to:
Trendtech Corporation
PC-FasType Distribution
P.O. Box 3687
Wayne, New Jersey 07474-3687
U.S.A.
Vendor standards expected of distributors will be forwarded for
your examination and agreement. These standards are summarized in
this file. The vendor standards are based on those established for
vendor associate members of the Association of Shareware
Professionals. ASP vendor members will always be granted permission
to distribute PC-FasType. If you are already a member of ASP, please
mention it in your request for distribution.
Vendors may only distribute the "Shareware Version" disks. These
disks are created specifically for disk vendors, BBS distribution,
clubs, and resellers. They can usually be identified by the words
"Shareware Version" on the initial opening screen, and/or a Shareware
message on the last screen. Please note, these are NOT crippled
versions of the program. The ONLY difference between the "Shareware
Version" disks and the fully registered version are the Shareware
encouragement screens and messages.
You may distribute PC-FasType products on the following terms:
- PC-FasType products, when listed in vendors' catalogs,
advertisements, brochures, mailers, etc. must be named "PC-FasType"
and not some other pseudonym like "Typing Tutor", "Touchtype",
"Typing Teacher", or just "Fastype". Use of any other name than
"PC-FasType" will constitute cause for revocation of vendor's
distribution rights.
Suggested name:
PC-FasType/VGA - Typing Tutorial
- PC-FasType/VGA in particular, when listed in vendor's catalogs,
advertisements, brochures, mailers, etc. must include the
requirement for VGA graphics, usually expressed as "requires VGA".
- PC-FasType products may NOT be sold as part of some other more
inclusive package without a license from Trendtech Corporation.
- PC-FasType products must not be distributed with other Shareware or
public domain programs on the same floppy disk without permission
from Trendtech Corp. However, PC-FasType/VGA may be included in
shareware collections sold on CD-ROM disks.
- Printed copies of the exercise files and User Guide may not be
distributed in any form without a license from Trendtech
Corporation.
- The PC-FasType/VGA package - including all related program files and
documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be
distributed as a complete package, without exception.
- No price or other compensation may be charged for the PC-FasType/VGA
package. A reasonable distribution cost may be charged for the cost
of the diskette plus shipping and handling.
- The PC-FasType/VGA package CANNOT be sold as part of some other
inclusive package, nor can it be included in any commercial software
packaging offer, without a written agreement from Trendtech
Corporation. Under no conditions will PC-FasType products be
"rented" or leased to others.
- Any distribution of PC-FasType products over bulletin boards and/or
national telecommunication services will be limited to distributing
a single archived file containing the contents of the entire
distribution disk and NO charge above the standard charge for
connect time will be allowed. See SYSOP.DOC for more information.
- This disk replaces ALL previous CGA versions. All vendors who
received this update directly from the author or from an ASP team
mailing have ninety (90) days to discontinue distributing older CGA
versions.
- No vendor can sell registered packages to end-users without written
permission from Trendtech Corporation.
REGISTRATION:
The SINGLE-USER Registration Fee for PC-FasType/VGA is $25.00 in
U.S. Funds. Shipping and Handling is an additional $3.00 for domestic
customers, $5.00 for Canada customers, and $10.00 for overseas
customers. Payment may be with VISA or MASTERCARD, postal money
order, and checks, in which the amount must be expressed in U.S.
Funds. Site licenses and Right-to-copy licenses are also available.
Authorized Purchase Orders will be accepted for all licenses. Write
to Trendtech for General Licensing Provisions and fee schedules.
SUGGESTED PRODUCT NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS
The following are suggested product names and descriptions that
can be used in vendor catalogs, brochures, ads, mailings, etc.
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PC-FasType/VGA - Short Description:
PC-FasType/VGA V1.0 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
Typing tutorial for PC's equipped with VGA monitor. Three-D
image of keyboard displayed on screen.
PC-FasType/VGA - Long Description:
PC-FasType/VGA V1.0 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
PC-FasType/VGA is an easy-to-use menu-driven interactive
typing tutorial designed for use by computer enthusiasts who
wish to improve their typing skills on PC's running the MS-
DOS Operating System. The program displays a 3-D image of
the keyboard and prompts you to type the correct keys. Your
PC must have VGA capability.
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VENDOR STANDARDS:
The following is a summary of ASP vendor standards. This summary is
just that, a summary, and is not to be taken as a statement of the
entire set of ASP standards.
Advertising:
All vendor advertisements and brochures must state that "Shareware
programs require separate payment to authors if found useful." This
statement must immediately follow the price or be tied to the price
via an asterisk.
Catalogs:
Vendors will attempt to educate users on the nature of Shareware.
The following points must be covered in any catalog of disks:
- The fee paid to the vendor is a copying and distribution charge
and does not cover the cost of the program itself.
- If the user finds a Shareware program to be of use, he/she is
expected to send the registration fee to the author.
- Registration entitles the user to various rights and benefits
(depending on the author). These range from the legal right to
continue using the software, to printed documentation and/or
higher levels of service.
Distribution:
- Vendors will respect the copyright and all distribution
restrictions made by individual authors, usually found in the
file VENDOR.DOC [this file] on the disk.
- Vendors will provide a written notice covering the three concepts
above with all Shareware programs shipped. If disks are pre-
packaged, the notice must be on a visible part of the package.
- Vendors will not change or delete ANY files supplied with the
program unless authorized by the author. Small additions
designed to assist the user may be added if the author does not
specifically prohibit such action.
- Vendors agree to stop distributing a program, including earlier
versions, if requested by the author.
Again, the above is a SUMMARY of the ASP vendor standards. In
order to distribute PC-FasType products you must agree to abide by
these standards whether you are an ASP member or not. If you are
interested in becoming an ASP-approved vendor, please contact:
Association of Shareware Professionals
Vendor Certification Committee
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
We strongly recommend you consider becoming an ASP approved
vendor if you have not already done so. The ASP vendor member program
reduces the workload for both authors and vendors alike, and helps
give customers confidence that reasonable standards are met in the
distribution of Shareware products.
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To those vendors and sysop's given permission to distribute
PC-FasType products, Trendtech Corporation will forward a Vendor
Master or SYSOP Master Distribution disk. Updates will be provided to
non-ASP vendors when registrations can be traced to that organization.
Updates will be offered to other vendors on a case-by-case basis.
_______
____|__ | MEMBER
--| |o |-------------------
| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| (R)
PC-FasType/CGA and PC-FasType/MONO are produced by Trendtech
Corporation, a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals
(ASP). ASP wants to make sure the Shareware principle works for you.
If you are unable to resolve a Shareware-related problem with an ASP
member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.
The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members'
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at:
ASP Ombudsman
Association of Shareware Professionals
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
-or- send a CompuServe message via Electronic Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.
The ASP logo is a registered trademark of the Association of Shareware
Professionals.
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** PC-FasType is a trademark of Trendtech Corporation, Inc.
Copyright 1983-1992 by Trendtech Corporation, Wayne, NJ
All Rights Reserved
VENDOR.DOC PC-FasType/VGA
WHATSNEW.DOC
PC-FasType/VGA WHATSNEW.DOC
P C - F a s T y p e / V G A Version 1.0
Last updated: July 1992
WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION!
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Copyright 1992 by Trendtech Corp.
All Rights Reserved
This file contains information about product features that are
new or changed with this version.
Here is a summary of modifications for this version of PC-FasType/VGA:
Screen Keyboard - A three-dimensional view of the standard 101
key keyboard has been developed with key pressing animation added.
Near Future: A new user interface will be added; chances are your
registered version will already have this new interface.
PC-FasType VERSION HISTORY:
PC-FasType/VGA Ver. 1.0
New VGA keyboard display
PC-FasType/CGA Ver. 4.3a and PC-FasType/MONO Ver. 1.3a
Bug fixes; released December 1991
- MONO: partial blinking message at end of exercise
- both: Intermediate and Advanced typing files got swapped
when user switched modes
- both: settings file always created regardless of user
setting
- both: statistics sometimes showed wrong data
PC-FasType/CGA Version 4.3 and PC-FasType/MONO Version 1.3
New features; released September 1991
PC-FASTYPE/MONO Version 1.1 - Aug. 1990 to Aug. 1991
First release of MONO for laptops and portables.
PC-FASTYPE/CGA Version 4.1 - Aug. 1990 to Aug. 1991
Released in conjunction with the MONO version.
PC-FASTYPE Version 4.0 - Jan. 1990 to July 1990
First C-Language version - rewritten from QuickBASIC;
Typeset and printed User's Guide
Registration increased from $20.00 to $25.00
PC-FASTYPE Version 3.1 - Sept. 1987 to Dec. 1989
New menus, additional keyboards, more features.
FASTYPE Version 2.0 - Feb. 1985 to Aug. 1987
First Shareware version released - Compiled BASIC
Registered with U.S. Copyright Office
FASTYPE Version 1.0 - Jan. 1982 to Jan. 1985 (unpublished)
Prototype design for PC-XT keyboard typing tutor.
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WHATSNEW.DOC PC-FasType/VGA
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #3280
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VGADISK ID 266 7-01-92
README BAT 308 7-01-92
README 1ST 11943 7-01-92
WHATSNEW DOC 2985 7-01-92
INSTALL EXE 28986 7-01-92
FTVGA10 EXE 182221 7-01-92
FTVDOC10 EXE 51156 7-01-92
LIST COM 16827 7-01-92
SHARWARE DOC 20701 7-01-92
VENDOR DOC 12639 7-01-92
SYSOP DOC 5093 7-01-92
PACKING LST 3667 7-01-92
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