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- S i m p l y H e l p !
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- Version 1.00
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- V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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- Last updated: May, 1991
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- This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk
- Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the
- Simply Help! v1.00 package.
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-
- Program Name:
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- Simply Help! Version 1.00
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- Category:
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- Programming Tools
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- Keywords:
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- HELP, HYPERTEXT, TSR, QUICKBASIC, SHAREWARE, ASP
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- Short Description:
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- Simply Help! v1.0 - Create text based hypertext
- help systems. Stand alone EXE or TSR files. Add
- help to any program. Includes hypertext editor,
- compiler, and library for QuickBASIC 4.xx.
- Shareware by Robert E. Pitcher (ASP)
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-
- Long Description:
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- Simply Help! is a complete package for creating text based
- hypertext help systems. The help systems are based on a series
- of one or more screens that may be linked together any way you
- want. You can add help to any program or create stand alone
- help documents. The program consists of an editor used to create
- source files for your help system and a compiler to create the
- finished product.
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- The Simply Help EDitor (SHED.EXE) has many advanced features
- including pull down menus, dialog boxes, complete mouse support,
- extensive on-line help, edit up to 384 different screens per
- file, import/export text, DOS shell, many printed reports,
- search functions, change screen sizes, positions, links and
- colors at any time. You can edit all aspects of your help file
- at any time and instantly "RUN" your file to see the results of
- any changes you make. An integrated text editor is also provided
- with features such as a resizeable and moveable editing window,
- word wrap, line drawing, and block functions for copy, delete and
- insert. Block functions allow cut and paste operations between
- screens.
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- Once your source file is created and tested you compile it into
- one of three formats. Compiling to a standard hyper file
- creates a file that is used to add help to QuickBASIC 4.xx
- programs by using the included library. Compiling to an EXE file
- will create a stand alone help system that you run from DOS and
- compiling to a TSR creates a help system that may be popped up
- over any application with your choice of hot key.
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- Some applications for Simply Help! include adding TSR help to
- existing programs, stand alone readme files, hypertext catalogs,
- instruction manuals, and adding context sensitive help to
- QuickBASIC programs.
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- Usage: Creating Help Systems/Documents
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- System Requirement: Any IBM compatible, 384K memory, hard disk
- recommended
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- Registration: $35.00
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- Registration Information:
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- Registered users receive the latest version, complete with full
- documentation on disk. No printed manual is provided.
- Registered version has shareware notices removed and also
- includes the run-time library for QuickBASIC.
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- Author/Publisher Information:
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- SimpleWare is a small software company owned and operated by
- Robert E. Pitcher. Please feel free to contact me at any time if
- you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be
- reached by mail at the following address:
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- Robert E. Pitcher
- SimpleWare
- P.O. Box 877
- Windsor, NF
- Canada, A0H 2H0
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- Individuals who wish to distribute the Simply Help! package to
- friends or associates may do so in accordance with the
- restrictions outlined in LICENSE.DOC.
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-
-
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- Limited Distribution License:
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- As the exclusive copyright holder for Simply Help!, SimpleWare
- authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following
- restrictions. Please refer to the additional information listed
- below which is specific to ASP and non-ASP Disk Vendors and
- Computer Clubs.
-
- The Simply Help! is defined as containing all the material listed
- in the PACKING.LST text file. If any files listed in the
- PACKING.LST text file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are
- missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is
- forbidden. Please contact us to obtain a complete package
- suitable for distribution.
-
- o The Simply Help! 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. The PACKING.LST text file contains a list of
- all files that are part of the Simply Help! package.
-
-
- o No price or other compensation may be charged for the
- Simply Help! package. A distribution cost may be
- charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and
- handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed
- US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00
- internationally.
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- o The Simply Help! 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 SimpleWare. For information on combining
- the SimpleWare package with related programs to form a
- "disk-set", please refer to the information below for ASP
- or non-ASP Disk Vendors.
-
- o The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole or
- in part, using any means, without the written permission
- of SimpleWare. In other words, the disk-based
- documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy)
- form.
-
- o The Simply Help! package cannot be "rented" or "leased"
- to others.
-
- o The person receiving a copy of the Simply Help! package
- MUST be made aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for
- evaluation, and that SimpleWare has not received
- any royalties or payment for the product. This
- requirement can be met by including the complete
- Simply Help! package, which contains any appropriate
- registration reminders.
-
- o The person receiving a copy of the Simply Help! package
- MUST be made aware that he or she does not become a
- registered user until SimpleWare has received
- payment for registration of the software. This
- requirement can be met by including the complete
- Simply Help! package, which contains any appropriate
- registration reminders.
-
- o If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old,
- please contact us to ensure that you have the most current
- version.
-
- All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to SimpleWare.
-
-
- The following additional information and restrictions are
- intended for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, and Computer
- Clubs who wish to distribute the Simply Help! package.
-
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- ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information:
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- Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby
- given permission to distribute the Simply Help! package in
- accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above. ASP
- Associate Members (often called "ASP Approved Vendors") in good
- standing do not need to request permission to distribute this
- package.
-
- This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you
- otherwise, in writing.
-
- ASP Vendor Members - Disk Sets:
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- ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Simply Help!
- package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a
- CD-ROM package) may do so provided that all the other
- restrictions listed above are met.
-
-
-
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- Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information:
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- Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate
- Members, but who wish to distribute the Simply Help! package
- must comply with the following restrictions (in addition to those
- listed above).
-
- In order for us to ensure that only current versions are
- distributed, we require that you request permission from us to
- distribute any of our products.
-
- You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs,
- or other literature which describes our products as "FREE
- SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not
- free.
-
- When making your request please ensure that we have your correct
- address and phone number, as well as the name of the person we
- may contact if necessary.
-
- Other (Non-ASP) Vendors - Disk Sets:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the
- Simply Help! package as part of a collection (such as PsL's
- MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from
- SimpleWare prior to beginning such a distribution.
-
-
- Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
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- If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to
- become an ASP Approved Vendor), simply write to the following
- address and request a Vendor Membership Application Package:
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- ASP Executive Director
- 545 Grover Road
- Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
- U.S.A.
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- or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP
- Executive Director 72050,1433.
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- Computer Clubs:
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- Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the Simply Help!
- package to their disk library may do so in accordance with the
- Distribution Restrictions listed above.
-
- If the version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please
- contact us to ensure that you have the most current version.
-
-
-
- Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution:
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- If you would like to distribute the Simply Help! package as a
- Disk-of-the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly
- service, then the following restrictions apply:
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- ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby
- given permission to distribute the Simply Help! package under
- the Disk-of-the-Month style of distribution.
-
- Others (non-ASP Members) must contact us in advance to ensure
- that you have the most current version of the software.
-
- You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your
- inventory of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may
- be shipped as Disk-of-the-Month disks.
-
-
- CD-ROM and Other Collections:
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- If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other
- collection, please check the release date of the version you
- have. If the version is over six (6) months old then please
- contact us to ensure that you have the most current version.
-
- ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute the Simply Help!
- package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a
- CD-ROM package) may do so provided that all the other
- restrictions listed above are met.
-
-
- Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the
- Simply Help! package as part of a collection (such as PsL's
- MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from
- SimpleWare prior to beginning such a distribution.
-
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- Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding
- Simply Help!. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles,
- catalog descriptions, or other information you print or
- distribute regarding the Simply Help! package. Thank you for
- your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware
- marketing concept.
-
- Thank you for your support!
-