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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MOVIES TO GO! Electronic Video Movie Guide v2.8 │
│ SEE BELOW FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ This is a VENDINFO Product Information Record │
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│ This record is a means of conveying information about a software │
│ product from the author to distributors and users. It contains a │
│ normal, "human-readable" section (you're reading it now), followed │
│ by a compressed data record. The data record contains a great │
│ deal of information in a form useable by automated tools. This │
│ allows BBSes, disk vendors, etc. to test automatically for │
│ permission to distribute, and to automatically extract product │
│ information for use in BBS files databases, vendor catalogs, etc. │
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│ The VENDINFO file standard is published and is freely useable. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO toolset includes a free end-user viewer, processing │
│ tools for use by distributors (BBSes, shareware disk vendors, │
│ etc.), and the editor used by author/publishers to produce these │
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│ Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324 │
│ 7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333 │
│ Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA RIME: RAMSISLE │
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VENDINFO standard v1.00, produced by VendEdit v1.00, 5-Apr-1995
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: MOVIES TO GO! Electronic Video Movie Guide
Version: 2.8
Version Date: 1-Apr-1995
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, subject to distribution restrictions
Product Description: MOVIES TO GO! V2.8 1-Apr-95 Electronic Video
Movie Guide / Video Catalog System for DOS /
Windows. Information on 1,000 films
(registered has 9,500+). Search by category,
actor, director, MPAA rating, key words,
year, setting, characters, music, trivia and
more! 640K, VGA. Mouse / sound support.
"Remarkable Graphics Interface" -- PC Plus
Winner: "Best Home/Hobby" Shareware PC Mag
ImagiSOFT, Inc. <ASP>
Category: Movies & video tapes
Keywords: Movies Video Film Cinema Award Winners
ImagiSOFT ASP
Required Packages: MOVIES28
This Package: MOVIES28
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 2.1
Standard RAM: 550K
Hard Drive Space: 2000K
Required:
Hard drive
Video Graphics Array (VGA)
Keyboard
Won't Work With:
Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA)
Hercules Graphics Card
Tandy Display Adapter
Color Graphic Adapter (CGA)
Enhanced Graphic Adapter (EGA)
Multi-Color Graphics Array (MCGA)
Multi-Color Graphics Array 256 (MCGA 256)
Covox sound card
Orders:
Address: ImagiSOFT, Inc.
PO Box 13208
Albuquerque, NM 87192-3208
Phone: (505) 275-1920
FAX: (505) 275-9697
BBS Name: ImagiSOFT's BBS
BBS Phone: (505) 275-9696
AmOnLine: ImagiSOFT
CompuServe: 70632,1177
Prodigy: FSWM11A
Internet: 70632.1177@CompuServe.Com
Other E-mail: America On Line: ImagiSOFT
Support:
Address: ImagiSOFT, Inc.
PO Box 13208
Albuquerque, NM 87192-3208
Phone: (505) 275-1920
FAX: (505) 275-9697
BBS Name: ImagiSOFT's BBS
BBS Phone: (505) 275-9696
AmOnLine: ImagiSOFT
CompuServe: 70632,1177
Prodigy: FSWM11A
Internet: 70632.1177@CompuServe.Com
Other E-mail: America On Line: ImagiSOFT
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
MOVIES TO GO!
Electronic Video Movie Guide
Shareware Version 2.8
April 1, 1995
Copyright (c) 1995, ImagiSOFT, Inc.
All rights reserved.
1994 Double Award Winner!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Best Home/Hobby" Shareware Product, Shareware Industry Association
"Best Home and Hobby" Shareware, PC Magazine -- ZiffNet Interactive
Shareware Version
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This shareware version of MOVIES TO GO! contains information on 1,000 mov
ies
so you can "try" the software before you "buy" the full version. On
April 1, 1995 the registered version had over 9,500 titles, to which we a
dd
200 to 300 each month. The 1,000 movies in this shareware version were
selected as representative of the full, registered version and were chose
n as
follows:
Number Category Reason We Chose These Films
~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
59 Jan-Apr 1995 Films Our software is the most current any
where
278 1994 Films Academy Award Winners, Box Office Gr
oss
105 1939 Films We have older, classic titles too!
105 1949 Films Give the user a flavor of the 1940s
292 1989 Films Help user find good, older, videos
105 John Wayne Films Our software is complete
59 Charlton Heston Films Referenced in the Tutorial
16 "Pirate Movies" Referenced in the Tutorial
1 The Movie "10" Referenced in the Documentation
Of the above 1,000 films, 380 are listed as "Good," 437 are categorized a
s
"Average," and 99 are listed as "Poor." The remaining 84 have no review
because none of our staff has seen the film, we have insufficient informa
tion
on it, or, in some cases, the film hasn't been released yet. As you can
see,
we spend more resources researching watchable films rather than wasting t
ime
and your precious hard disk space with the "losers."
Powerful Search Features
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MOVIES TO GO! will help you find a film or video that you will enjoy. Se
arch
for a movie in your favorite category (comedy, drama, sports, family, etc
.),
your favorite actor, director, or a combination of all the above. For
example, suppose you are an avid John Wayne fan and would like to watch a
good, war, drama starring John Wayne. Search for "John Wayne,", "Drama,"
"War," and "Good," to list the following films:
HORSE SOLDIERS, THE
LONGEST DAY, THE
SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON
THEY WERE EXPENDABLE
One of the ways to find an enjoyable video to rent is to combine a Catego
ry
Search with a Keyword Search for the words "Top 10." For example, search
for
"Comedy," and "Top 10" in this shareware version of MOVIES TO GO! to list
the
following 15 films which were one of the top 10 in box office gross in at
least one year:
ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE
BABES IN ARMS
BACK TO THE FUTURE II
DEAD POETS SOCIETY, THE
GHOSTBUSTERS II
HATARI!
HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS
I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE
LETHAL WEAPON II
LOOK WHO'S TALKING
MCLINTOCK!
MR. BELVEDERE GOES TO COLLEGE
NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER
PARENTHOOD
As far as we know, you can't do either of the above two search with any o
ther
software product!
Movie buffs should do a Keyword Search for the word "Trivia." This share
ware
copy lists 46 films with interesting bits of trivia, and the full, regist
ered
version lists hundreds more! Needless to say, with the ability to search
by
category, actor, director, MPAA rating, key words, year, setting, main
characters, possible objectionable content, trivia, authors, music, and b
ox
office gross, you have endless possibilities with MOVIES TO GO!
Video Cataloging System
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The graphics version of MOVIES TO GO! allows you to attach a 20 character
personal note to each movie. Many people find this feature gives them th
e
easiest, most convenient video cataloging program available anywhere.
Hardware Requirements
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PC Plus Magazine called our graphics interface "stunning" because of the
animated icons, 3-D buttons, and graphic menus. The graphics interface,
MOVIES.EXE, requires a VGA monitor, and a 386 or faster computer.
The text interface, TEXT.EXE, will work on virtually any IBM compatible P
C
with 256K or more of RAM and enough disk space for the files. The regist
ered
version currently requires about 5 megabytes of hard disk space. Mouse a
nd
sound cards are supported, but not required.
Installation
~~~~~~~~~~~~
To install this software, simply place the disk in drive A: (or drive B:)
and
enter the command A:INSTALL (or B:INSTALL). From Windows, select "Run" fr
om
the Files Menu and enter A:INSTALL. Follow the instructions as they appea
r on
the screen. Unpacking files, making directories, creating a new group, an
d
printing the documentation is handled by the installation program.
How to Order
~~~~~~~~~~~~
The regular price of MOVIES TO GO! is $39.95 plus $4.00 shipping / handli
ng.
This includes the program on three high density 3.5" diskettes, packaging
,
and a printed manual. Most people call (800) 767-1978 and order with the
ir
credit card. See ORDER.TXT for additional methods on how to order.
If you have a 14,400 baud or faster modem, and would like to order with y
our
credit card, call our BBS: (505) 275-9696 N 8 1. This method has three
advantages:
1) You can have the full, registered version NOW.
2) Because we save the cost of diskette duplication, packaging, and a
printed manual, we reduce the price by $14.00 -- $10.00 plus $4.00
shipping and handling.
3) You can subscribe to the MOVIE UPDATE BBS at the same time for onl
y
$15.00 -- $10.00 off the regular $25.00 price. This will give you
access to monthly updates for an entire year! Next year your rene
wal
fee will remain at $15.00, as long as you never let your subscript
ion
expire.
We suggest that you order MOVIES TO GO! from our BBS only if:
1) You have a 14,400 baud or faster modem.
2) You have a reliable telecommunications program that supports eithe
r
the ZModem or YModem-G protocol.
3) You have a copy of PKUnzip version 2.04g (or its successor).
4) You should have a reasonably priced long distance telephone servic
e.
At 14,400 baud it takes about 3 minutes to download UPGRADE.ZIP wh
ich
converts the shareware version into a registered copy, and about 2
5
minutes to download MDATA.ZIP which has information on all 9,500
films. Add 15 minutes to fill out the credit card information and
familiarize yourself with the BBS, and your first call should be a
bout
45 minutes long. Plan about 30 minutes for each update thereafter
.
Support
~~~~~~~
We are anxious to hear from you! Please contact us by the communications
method which is most convenient method for you to use:
ImagiSOFT, Inc.
PO Box 13208
Albuquerque, NM 87192-3208
Orders: (800) 767-1978
Support: (505) 275-1920
FAX: (505) 275-9697
CompuServe: 70632,1177
America OnLine: ImagiSOFT
Prodigy: FSWM11A
Internet: 70632.1177@CompuServe.Com
Thank You!
~~~~~~~~~~
We wish we could thank all of the people who have helped support
MOVIES TO GO! since we released version 1.0 in August 1992. Last year
version 2.7 won two shareware awards, and articles appeared in numerous
magazines. Of course, we appreciate the suggestions, reviews, and financ
ial
support of you, our registered users, most of all!
Michael J. Prestwich,
President,
April 1, 1995
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
FILE_ID.DIZ 424 1-Apr-1995 12:28a 70C7A1B7
===== Installation =====================================
Insert the floppy disk in drive A: (or drive B:) and enter A:INSTALL.
Follow the directions as they appear on your screen.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
ImagiSOFT, Inc.
SHAREWARE PRODUCT LINE
April 1, 1995
Phone: (505) 275-1920 Fax: (505) 275-9
697
BBS: (505) 275-9696 CompuServe ID: 70632,1
177
Contact: Michael J. Prestwich, President America OnLine: ImagiS
OFT
DISTRIBUTING IMAGISOFT'S SHAREWARE PRODUCTS
Anyone distributing ImagiSOFT's Shareware Products for any kind of
remuneration must agree with the following terms and conditions prior to
distributing them:
1. The distributor recognizes that ImagiSOFT, Inc. owns all rights for
ImagiSOFT's shareware products, including distribution rights.
2. The distributor agrees that ImagiSOFT, Inc. can withdraw its permis
sion
to distribute ImagiSOFT's shareware products at any time. However,
ImagiSOFT recognizes that it is to our advantage for vendors to
distribute our shareware products, and we are unlikely to withdraw
permission from vendors who follow these rules.
3. When requested to do so in writing by ImagiSOFT, the distributor ag
rees
to discontinue distributing the old version and begin distributing
the
new version of any ImagiSOFT product within sixty days.
4. The distributor agrees to use the name ImagiSOFT in all printed or
electronic product descriptions.
5. The distributor will attempt to educate shareware buyers about the
shareware concept in its printed literature and packaging. These
materials must encourage the user to register shareware programs th
ey
continue to use after a reasonable evaluation period. Distributors
who
state or imply that users are getting anything more than shareware
evaluation copies of ImagiSOFT's products, or that our products are
free software, do not have permission to distribute our products.
6. The distributor recognizes that its right to distribute ImagiSOFT's
Shareware Products is nonexclusive.
7. Distributors may distribute ImagiSOFT's shareware products on CD-RO
M if
the total cost for the CD-ROM does not exceed $1.00 per shareware
program.
8. ImagiSOFT shareware products may not be part of a magazine cover di
sk
without express written permission from ImagiSOFT, Inc. or one of i
ts
licensed agents.
9. Distributors may not manufacture, package, vend, or distribute
ImagiSOFT's Shareware Products in any form to end users for more th
an
$10.00 per copy without ImagiSOFT's written permission. Retail Rack
vendors must sign a written agreement in any case.
MOVIES TO GO!
Purpose / Category: Reviews / Catalogs Movies and V
ideos
Target Market: Home, Ages 10 to Adult
Latest Release Date: April 1, 1994
Version: 2.8
BBS Distribution File: MOVIES28.ZIP
Double Award Winner: Best Home / Hobby Software, 199
4
Shareware Industry Association
Best Home / Hobby Software, 199
4
PC Magazine / Ziff Davis Intera
ctive
Registration Fee: $39.95
Disk Space Required: 2.2 Mb Shareware / 6.0 Mb Regis
tered
Name of Documentation File: README.TXT / MOVIES.TXT
Name of Registration Form File: ORDER.TXT
Requires: IBM Compatible PC, VGA, and 640
K.
Mouse and 386 recommended.
Sound cards supported.
Award winning MOVIES TO GO! is a superb program for finding out answers t
o
trivia quizzes, cataloging your own video or CD collection, or uncovering
the
perfect video for your present mood. The shareware version provides a wea
lth
of information on over 1,000 movies. Detailed reviews include the actors,
directors, year, setting, characters, writers, possible objectionable con
tent,
music, MPAA rating, and box office gross. Search for just about anything:
comedies, drama, sports, family, Dog Movies, World War II, Family
Relationships, Robin Hood, Knights, Halloween, Disney Movies, Horses, etc
. It
uses a hypertext search engine so simply clicking on a subject will initi
ate a
search for all other references.
The stunning graphics interface makes this program a delight to use. Each
movies information is attractively displayed on the Now Showing Screen wi
th
icons depicting drama, comedy, the MPAA rating, and the reviewers rating.
The
animated icons make fun sounds; for example, after you press the help but
ton a
school teacher writes on a chalk board. This program is an absolute must
for
the movie buff! The registered version has information on over 9,500 film
s, to
which ImagiSOFT adds 200 - 300 each month.
"Remarkable graphics interface." -- PC Plus Magazine, United Kin
gdom
THE COLOR WIZARD
Purpose / Category: Art Education / Children's Colo
ring
Book
Target Market: Home, Ages 3 to Adult
Latest Release Date: April 1, 1995
Version: 1.2
BBS Distribution File: CLRWIZ12..ZIP
Registration Fee: $29.95
Disk Space Required: 1.3 Mb Shareware / 3.2 Mb Regis
tered
Name of Documentation File: README.TXT / WIZARD.TXT
Name of Registration Form File: ORDER.TXT
Minimum Hardware Requirements: IBM PC, Hard Drive, Mouse, VGA,
and
640K. Sound Cards supported.
The Color Wizard is far more than just another childrens coloring book
program. The advanced technology of this software allows you to choose fr
om a
palate of over 700 different colors and color blends. Its educational too
!
Press the storybook icon to read about each picture and press the artist
icon
to watch the artist paint the picture right before your eyes. Our profess
ional
artists will teach you about perspective, color, value, light, reflection
s,
and shadows. You will amaze yourself at the fine pictures you can create
after
just a few moments! The Color Wizard has eight pictures for you to color
from
their collection of Dinosaurs, Sharks, Aesop's Fables, and Rapunzel.
"Calling Color Wizard a coloring book for kids is a little like dismissin
g the
ceiling of the Sistine chapel as a remodeling job. . . . Even if your chi
ldren
already have 4 or 5 coloring book programs, youll want to add Color Wizar
d to
your collection as an upgrade that will challenge their abilities and
entertain them for hours." -- Davis S. Busch, Ziff Communicati
ons
WARI - THE ANCIENT GAME OF AFRICA
Purpose / Category: Strategy Board Game
Target Market: Home, Ages 7 to Adult
Latest Release Date: April 1, 1995
Version: 1.4
BBS Distribution File: WARI14.ZIP
Registration Fee: $16.95
Disk Space Required: 600 K
Name of Documentation File: README.TXT / WARI.TXT
Name of Registration Form File: ORDER.TXT
Minimum Hardware Requirements: IBM PC, Hard Drive, VGA, and 64
0K
Like chess in Europe, Wari (also known as Mancala and Ourri) is Africas
foremost strategy game. It was popular 4,000 years ago with the pharaohs
of
Egypt and until recently, was restricted to African royalty. This two-pla
yer
strategy game is deceptively easy to learn, but may take a lifetime to ma
ster.
Play another person or against one of the computers three skill levels. W
aris
beautiful graphics, animation, background music and sound clips greatly a
dd to
the enjoyment in playing this game. The animated tutorial will teach you
the
rules and winning strategies. Requires VGA graphics, DOS or Windows, and
640K.
Soundblaster and mouse recommended.
"An electronic narcotic." -- Computer Gaming World
CHINESE CHECKERS
Purpose / Category: Multi-player Board Game
Target Market: Home, Ages 7 to Adult
Latest Release Date: April 1, 1995
Version: 2.3
BBS Distribution File: CCHECK23.ZIP
Nominated for: Best Entertainment Software, 19
92
Best New Product, 1992
Shareware Industry Association
Registration Fee: $16.95
Disk Space Required: 400 K
Name of Documentation File: README.TXT / CHINESE.TXT
Name of Registration Form File: ORDER.TXT
Requires: IBM Compatible PC, VGA, 640K. M
ouse
and Sound Cards supported
The animated graphics in ImagiSOFT's extraordinary Chinese Checkers bring
this
classic game to life. The marbles actually seem to jump off the screen!
Challenge up to five opponents and see if you can be the first player to
move
all your marbles to the opposite side of the board. Nominated for Best
Entertainment Software and Best New Product at the 1992 Shareware Industr
y
Awards. You can move your marbles with the keyboard, but it is easier if
you
have a mouse.
"Beautifully rendered graphics." -- Compute
"Superb game." -- Personal Computer World
REDHOOK'S REVENGE!
Purpose / Category: Multi-player Board Game
Target Market: Home, Ages 8 to Adult
Latest Release Date: April 1, 1995
Version: 1.3
BBS Distribution File: RDHOOK13.ZIP
Registration Fee: $19.95
Disk Space Required: 1.0 Mb Shareware / 1.7 Mb Regis
tered
Name of Documentation File: README.TXT / REDHOOK.TXT
Name of Registration Form File: ORDER.TXT
Requires: IBM Compatible PC, VGA, and 640
K.
Mouse and Sound Card supported
Are you ready for Redhooks Revenge, matey? Are ye fit to sail yer ship cr
oss
treacherous seas or will ye drown like rats in Poseidons depths? Can ye
plunder more gold than Blackbeard hisself before ye reach Buccaneers Have
n, or
will ye wind up dryin in the sun at Execution Dock? If guts is what ye go
t,
then quit yer squallin and give Redhook's Revenge a try, by thunder! Ther
es
plenty of prizes, luck, and gold to roll, and to play duck and drake with
ever
after.
Redhooks Revenge combines the classic novel Treasure Island with the best
elements of Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit into a unique edutainment experi
ence.
Players who brush up on ships, pirates, weapons, and nautical history wil
l
have a distinct advantage over their opponents. However, in the end, thos
e
with the most cannons will prevail.
"Redhooks Revenge! is so addictive we reckon youre going to be up till al
l
hours playing this excellent adventure game set in the high seas. A perfe
ct
escape!" -- PC Answers Magazine
THE FINISHING TOUCH
Purpose / Category: Professional Software Installat
ion
Utility
Target Market: Software Developers and Distrib
utors
Latest Release Date: April 1, 1995
BBS Distribution File: FINISH30.ZIP
Version: 3.0
Registration Fee: $69.95
Disk Space Required: 500 K Shareware / 40 K Register
ed
Name of Documentation File: README.TXT / INSTALL.TXT
Name of Registration Form File: ORDER.TXT
Requires: IBM Compatible PC, and DOS 2.1+
Software developers distribute THE FINISHING TOUCH as the installation po
rtion
of their software. It saves developers money in two ways:
1) by reducing customer support calls
2) by compressing files more than 50%, thus cutting the number of
distribution disks in half.
It checks hardware, modifies AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS, prints or views
ASCII files, does error checking, and more! Supports English, French, Ger
man,
Dutch, Norwegian and Spanish languages. Includes 67 pages of documentatio
n. It
can also be used as a software update program. Registered version takes u
p
less than 35K of disk space. The $69.95 registration fee allows a company
to
distribute as many copies, and as many different products of their softwa
re
using the FINISHING TOUCH as they want to--no further royalties are requi
red.
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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