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VOICE BLASTER JR 2.2 Copyright (c) 1992-1993
for Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.0 with Multimedia
by MILLENNIUM SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
author MARK E. COWAN
Mailing address: PO Box 163, West Alexandria, OH 45381
Compuserve ID: 70303,2050 Prodigy #: BSPV37A
VENDOR.DOC (06-04-93)
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This text file was written for Software Shareware Vendors or
any other business who distributes shareware disks or CD Rom
disks and charges a fair price for the DISTRIBUTION or
HANDLING FEE to produce an EVALUATION disk of Voice Blaster
Jr 2.2 (VB Jr). Shareware Vendors are given permission to
distribute VB Jr providing you include all the files listed:
VBJR.EXE Voice Blaster Jr program file (VB Jr)
VBJRU.HLP Voice Blaster Jr Windows 3.1 help file
BWCC.DLL Borland Custom controls library
VBJRSCR.PCX Graphics file of VB Jr screen for vendors
README.TXT Description of VB Jr and installation
VENDOR.DOC Text file for Shareware Vendors
DESCRIBE.DOC Description of VB Jr program
FILE_ID.DIZ Description of VB Jr for BBS file descriptions
BBS.DOC VB Jr info for BBS operators
REGISTER.TXT Text file describing how to register VB Jr
and warranty statement
INVOICE.DOC An invoice form which may be printed to make
it easy to register (useful for Business)
I have picked the extensions for the "README.TXT" and
"REGISTER.TXT" files to be .TXT so that they could easily be
accessed from the Window's File Manager sine NOTEPAD.EXE is
associated with .TXT extensions. Since VB Jr is a Windows
application, I felt this necessary. The extensions for the
other text files are .DOC in efforts to follow the requested
shareware documentation standards developed and expressed at
the Summer Shareware Seminar in June 1992
Please evaluate Voice Blaster Jr for your submissions into
your BBS and catalogs. I strongly believe this program
provides capabilities that are unique. Also, I have spent
long hours attempting to provide both the Shareware Vendor
and those who will evaluate VB Jr with complete and quality
documentation. If you need any assistance or additional
information, please contact me via E-Mail right away. Any
comments or suggestions are always welcome and appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time in evaluating this
submission!
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CONTENTS
========
Here is a summary of this text file. Please refer to the
other text files for more detailed and valuable information.
Program description (unique qualities)
Version description
System requirements
Suggested BBS name and category
Details of support given to registered users
Authors credentials
What are the benefits of registering
International Distributors Welcome!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
===================
Voice Blaster Jr Version 2.2 is a Windows 3.1 application
which allows you to queue up any combination of audio wave
(.WAV) and music midi (.MID) files. Then you can begin
listening to hundreds of music and audio files while running
other Windows applications! You can pause, continue, and
queue up all audio files in multiple drives and directories
and listen to hours of waveform audio and midi music from
your computer while you work! This version even plays wave
files over the PC speaker. Complete with Windows Help for
playing files and instructions for how to register this
product. Accepts and instantly plays supported sound files
using Drag Drop from File Manager! Options for playing now
include:
Loop mode - Continuously play selected files until you
stop the playing!
Random mode - Play selected files at random!
Autostart - Option which is used to have the VB Jr program
automatically queue up all the files in the
last directory used, and begin playing them
using the last used options (all options are
save at program exit)!
This is currently the only program available which allows
automatically playing of any combination of both music midi
(.MID) and audio wave (.WAV) files from a selected queue of
as many files as desired! Hours of music and sounds can be
played in the background while running other Windows
applications. You can even run multiple copies of Voice
Blaster Jr simultaneously playing digital audio and FM music
(tested on a Sound Blaster Pro).
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
===================
* 286 or better PC
* Min of 1 MB Ram
* Windows 3.1 or Windows with Multimedia Extensions
* Any Windows supported Monitor
* Mouse recommended but not required
* Audio card with digital audio output and/or music output
capability with Windows Multimedia Drivers installed
* Will play waveform data through PC speaker with the
speaker driver installed (available from Microsoft)
VERSION DESCRIPTION
===================
VERSION 2.2 June 4, 1993
VB Jr 2.2 adds the Autostart, Loop, and Random options, and
a Repeat option for the registered version which will play
a wave file without interruptions continuously.
Also now saves the last file type used (.wav or .mid), and
all the options so that the next time you run VB JR, all
the previously selected options will be defaults, this
program is intuitive!
VERSION 2.1 April 7, 1993
VB Jr version 2.1 has Borland Custom Controls and grey panel
added for a more pleasing look and control. Also, there are
some minor bug fixes and document changes.
Added Dragdrop support for supported sound files files.
Added access to Help by pressing the F1 key.
VERSION 2.0 July 31, 1992
VB Jr version 2.0 was developed to work with the Multimedia
extensions that are part of Windows 3.1. The advantages are
many, including automatic support for any audio card which
has the Multimedia Drivers. Since the multimedia standard
digital waveform file is .WAV, this is the file used for the
unregistered version of VB Jr 2.0. The registered version
will support the .VOC waveform files.
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VERSION 1.0 December 15, 1991
Version 1.0 of VB Jr was written for Windows 3.0. This
version uses a Windows 3.0 DLL called "SNDBLST.DLL" written
by Creative Labs. This DLL is not compatible with the
Windows Multimedia Extensions, and should only be used for
Windows 3.0. If you do not wish to upgrade to Window 3.1,
then register for VB Sr and specify the Windows 3.0 version.
There has been reported problems with using the "SNDBLST.DLL"
with the Audio Vision Thunder card. It is strongly
recommended you upgrade to Windows 3.1 and use the latest VB
Programs available today.
SUGGESTED BBS NAME AND CATEGORY
================================
The suggested BBS file name for Voice Blaster Jr 2.2 is:
VPLAYW.ZIP
The suggested categories are MUSIC, SOUND, MIDI, or
MULTIMEDIA, depending on your current categories. Any of
these are appropriate.
SUPPORT
=======
Support is handled via US Mail or E-Mail using three BBS.
They are:
Prodigy: BSPV37A CompuServe: 70303,2050
I may add America Online to the above list in the near
future. I check mail on these BBS daily. I feel support to
my customers is the number one priority. Without them, I
cannot continue to provide future releases and new programs
to broaden and grow my business.
I have provided support to customers who have not registered
yet. Usually when you do this, they will register!
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AUTHORS CREDENTIALS
===================
I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
Technology. I have managed an electrical/software
engineering department for 8 years, with over 10 years of
computer programming experience. After providing field
service support and new product developments, I have learned
that insuring the customer's satisfaction is the number one
priority. After we achieve that, everything else follows!
I have two young children, and have been inspired by them to
begin development of Windows programs in educational and
multimedia applications.
I am currently not an ASP member, but plan on joining soon.
BENEFITS OF REGISTERING
=======================
Registration for VB Jr is offered in two basic packages.
These are described in detail in the "REGISTER.TXT" file.
The first is for the registered version of VB Jr. The second
is for the non shareware program Voice Blaster Sr. Both
packages includes a hard copy manual, a Windows installation
program, and over 20 assorted quality recorded sound files.
Additional sound disks are also offered.
INTERNATIONAL SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS
====================================
We are looking for international distributors to distribute
Voice Blaster Jr and to sell the registered version of VB Jr
and the commercial program Voice Blaster Sr. Please contact
us for details.
(06/04/93) VENDOR.DOC