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README.TXT
Welcome to Talking Slideshow
Registration Fee: $9.95 + S & H (US Funds only)
Send to: Attn: Talking Slideshow Registration
Softline, Inc
15377 N.E. 90th
Redmond, WA 98052
(206) 861-5463
Talking Slideshow includes InWin: an install program
run from within Windows.
NOTE: Most files in this program are compressed and
MUST be installed in order to run the program.
Allow about 1 minute for the install.
Step #1: Make a copy of the Master diskette and place the
master diskette in a safe place.
Step #2: Insert the copy in Drive A or B.
Step #3: In Windows Program Manager, select File-Run...
Step #4: Type: A:INSTALL or B:INSTALL
Follow the installation instructions as they appear
on the screen.
Step #5: After the Install is complete, double click the
left mouse button on the Talking Slideshow icon
to start the program.
Step #6: Select OK at the License reminder screen.
Step #7: For instructions on creating your own Talking
Slideshow: press the <F1> key.
Step #8: Please send in your license fee. Softline will
remove the pester screen, send a manual, and the
most recent version of the software. Thank you.
Double click on the Notepad icon titled
"Registration" for the registration/order form
and information on other Softline products.
VENDOR.DOC
Talking Slideshow VENDOR.DOC
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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This file provides information for disk vendors who wish to
distribute Talking Slideshow via their disk duplication and
distribution services. If you wish to distribute Talking
Slideshow and other Softline programs, then call or write
to the Softline address given below. If approved, Softline
will send master distribution diskettes of each shareware
version.
Softline, Inc. - ASAD Member
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Talking Slideshow: Talking slide show graphics presentation
tool for Windows.
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TITLE: Talking Slideshow, Version 3.3
For Microsoft Windows 3.0/3.1
Last updated: May 1993
REGISTRATION FEE: $9.95 + shipping and handling (US Funds)
CATEGORIES: Windows, Business Graphics, Applications,
Utilities.
TARGET USER(S): Businesses/Individuals that need a tool
to help them create a talking demonstration
within Windows.
CPU HARDWARE: Standard or Enhanced mode Windows (3.0/3.1)
PRINTER: Not applicable - no output.
RECOMMENDED
USER LEVEL: Familiarity with Windows Paint and Sound
Recorder is required.
LANGUAGE: Borland Turbo Pascal, Microsoft C
TOTAL of File Sizes: 289,252 bytes
Copyright 1991 - 1993, Softline, Inc, All Rights Reserved.
Published by:
Softline, Inc
Member of the Association of Shareware Authors & Distributors
15377 N.E. 90th
Redmond, WA 98052
(206) 861-5463
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HOW TO INSTALL Talking Slideshow
A README.TXT file is on each disk. This file contains the
following instructions:
Welcome to Talking Slideshow
Registration Fee: $9.95 + S & H (US Funds only)
Send to: Attn: Talking Slideshow Registration
Softline, Inc
15377 N.E. 90th
Redmond, WA 98052
(206) 861-5463
Talking Slideshow includes InWin: an install program run
from within Windows.
NOTE: Most files in this program are compressed and MUST be
installed in order to run the program. Allow about 1
minute for the install.
Step #1: Make a copy of the Master diskette and keep the
master diskette in a safe place.
Step #2: Insert the copy in Drive A or B.
Step #3: In Windows Program Manager, select File-Run...
Step #4: Type: A:INSTALL or B:INSTALL
Follow the install instructions as they
appear on the screen.
Step #5: After the Install is complete, double click
the left mouse button on the Talking Slideshow
icon to start the program.
Step #6: Select OK at the License reminder screen.
Step #7: For instructions (HELP) on creating your own
talking graphics show: press the <F1> key.
Step #8: Please send in your license fee. Softline will
remove the pester screen, send a manual, and
the most recent version of the software.
Thank you.
Double click on the Notepad icon titled
"Registration" for the registration/order form
and information on other Softline products.
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SUGGESTED PRODUCT NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS
The following are suggested product names and descriptions
that can be used in vendor catalogs, brochures, ads, mailings,
etc..
Product Description: Talking Slideshow
Talking Slideshow - Short Description:
Talking Slideshow, Version 3.3 - $9.95
A slide show program that talks with your own voice!.
Simply substitute your picture and sound files for the
Softline files. 1 to 100 picture and sound files. Works
from the floppy drive also!.
Passed: Microsoft Compatibility for Windows testing.
Requires: Microsoft Windows 3.1, Sound board, and
microphone to record. Graphics software to
create pictures (Paint). Extra hardware not
required to play back the sound files.
Talking Slideshow - Long Description:
Talking Slideshow, Version 3.3 - $9.95
A slide show program that talks with your own voice!.
Simply substitute your picture and sound files for the
Softline files. Assemble your own professional
presentations for tradeshows, business meetings, training
seminars, etc.. Includes Sound and Loop adjustment
dialog boxes. Talking Slideshow does not require any
extra hardware to play back the sound files - operates
through the PC internal speaker (Windows 3.0 or 3.1 /
standard or enhanced modes) or installed sound device
(Windows 3.1). Talking Slideshow is similar to Picture
It With Sound except it does not Auto-stretch/shrink the
picture files. If you will be using scanned photographs
and/or 256 color or higher picture files, then Talking
Slideshow should be ordered instead of Picture It With
Sound. Auto-stretch/shrink tends to distort high
resolution picture files. Up to 100 picture and sound
files in one show!.
Passed: Microsoft Compatibility for Windows testing.
Requires: Microsoft Windows 3.1, Sound board, and
microphone to create the sound files. Windows
Paint or some other third party graphics
creation software (save as .BMP files) to
develop the picture files.
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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 version of Talking
Slideshow produced by Softline, Inc.. Talking Slideshow and its'
associated files, documentation, and help files are NOT in the
public domain. Talking Slideshow is owned by Softline, Inc.,
Redmond, WA., U.S.A., the copyright holder. Talking Slideshow is
a trademark of Softline, Inc.. Distribution restriction rights
are claimed under that copyright and are outlined below.
- No organization may sell the Shareware versions of Talking
Slideshow without prior written permission from Softline,
Inc.. To apply for such permission send a written request
to:
Softline, Inc.
Talking Slideshow Distribution
15377 N.E. 90th
Redmond, WA 98052
or call: (206)861-5463
ASP/ASAD vendor members will always be granted permission to
distribute Talking Slideshow. If you are already a member of
ASP or ASAD, please mention it in your request for distribution.
With your request, please also send your most current shareware
catalogue.
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 "pester screen" on the initial opening screen,
and/or a pester box 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 Talking Slideshow under the following terms:
- Talking Slideshow, when listed in vendors' catalogues,
advertisements, brochures, mailers, etc. must be named
"Talking Slideshow".
- Talking Slideshow may NOT be sold as part of some other
more inclusive package without a license from Softline, Inc..
- Talking Slideshow must not be distributed with other
Shareware or public domain programs on the same floppy disk
without permission from Softline, Inc.. However, Talking
Slideshow may be included in libraries sold on CD-ROM disks
and/or placed on POS rack methods of distribution.
- Printed copies of the manual may not be distributed in any form
without a license from Softline, Inc.
- Talking Slideshow - 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 Talking
Slideshow. A reasonable distribution cost may be charged for
the cost of the diskette plus shipping and handling.
- Talking Slideshow 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
Softline, Inc.. Under no conditions will Talking Slideshow
"rented" or leased to others.
- Any distribution of Talking Slideshow 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.
- No vendor can sell registered packages to end-users without
written permission from Softline, Inc..
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VENDOR STANDARDS:
In order to distribute Talking Slideshow you must agree to
abide by the ASP and/or ASAD vendor standards whether you are
an ASP/ASAD member or not. For a listing of these standards or
if you are interested in becoming an ASP or ASAD approved
vendor, please contact:
ASP: Association of Shareware Professionals
Vendor Certification Committee
P.O. Box 5786
Bellevue, WA 98006
ASAD: Association of Shareware Authors & Distributors
3024 Colony Lane
Springfield, OH 45503
Softline, Inc. appreciates each vendor following the ASP and ASAD
standards.
We strongly recommend you consider becoming an ASP or ASAD
approved vendor if you have not already done so. The ASP and
ASAD vendor member programs reduce 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 organizations given permission to distribute Sofline
Talking Slideshow, Softline, Inc. will forward a Vendor Master
Distribution disk. Updates will be offered to approved
organizations on a case-by-case basis.
Talking Slideshow is produced by Softline, Inc.
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Talking Slideshow is a trademark of Softline, Inc.
Softline is a trademark of Softline, Inc.
InWin is a trademark of Softline, Inc.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Copyright 1992 by Softline, Inc., Redmond, WA
All Rights Reserved
VENDOR.DOC Talking Slideshow
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README TXT 1499 5-31-93 5:00p
VENDOR DOC 11453 5-31-93 5:00p
INSTALL EXE 16896 3-25-93 5:00p
INWIN INF 971 5-31-93 5:00p
INWIN SQU 29682 3-31-93 5:00p
TALKSHOW EXE 228751 5-31-93 5:00p
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