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- From: rdm@cfcl.com (Rich Morin)
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- Subject: Prime Time Freeware 2-1 is in production
- Keywords: ISO-9660 CD-ROM UNIX freeware source
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- Date: 26 Jan 93 15:31:22 GMT
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- Reply-To: rdm@cfcl.com (Rich Morin)
- Organization: Canta Forda Computer Lab, Pacifica, CA
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- Prime Time Freeware, Volume 2, Number 1 (PTF 2-1)
-
- PTF continues to be aimed at adventurous UNIX programmers. To build PTF 2-1,
- we started with PTF 1-2, updating everything to the latest version we could
- find. Then we added several hundred megabytes of new material. The result
- would not fit on two CD-ROMs, so we deleted some large, stable items:
-
- Andrew, CLU, Columbia Kermit, comp.sources.*, Cygnus Solaris-2 and Vintage
- Releases, GRASS, ISODE, LispView, Magic, MLX, NCSA Sample Data, RSK's
- Golden Oldies, Postie Pat, T, UnixTeX, wframe, WRL Modula-2, and X11R5
-
- If you happen to need one of these, don't worry; we still sell PTF 1-2. If
- you already have a copy of PTF 1-2, hang onto it. You'll probably go back
- to it on occasion. [N.B., PTF 1-2 is available to domestic customers, but
- we have suspended all foreign shipments of it due to an export question.]
- If the copies of comp.sources.* on PTF 1-2 are not current enough for your
- needs, we suggest you look into the 1993 NetGems disc:
-
- Sterling Software 1404 Fort Crook Rd. South +1 402-291-8300
- kent@sterling.com Bellevue, NE 68005 USA +1 402-291-4362 (FAX)
-
- In summary, about 2/3 of PTF 2-1 is new; the rest is updated from PTF 1-2.
- Once again, we are pleased that there is no increase in price. We take our
- motto (Quality freeware; affordable prices) very seriously. By delivering
- two discs of compressed archives, we can give you a lot of software for your
- money. We want to be your favorite distributor of UNIX-related freeware;
- send us (ptf@cfcl.com) your comments and suggestions. Now for the details:
-
- 1) The issue consists of two ISO-9660 CD-ROMs, bound into a 50+ page
- booklet. Each disc contains 600 MB of compressed archives, notes,
- etc. The issue unpacks to over 3 GB (3000 MB).
-
- 2) PTF is primarily a collection of UNIX-related freeware source code.
- Here are some of the larger items, including their compressed sizes:
-
- KB (C) PTF Directory Name Package Name
- ====== ================== ============
-
- 299508 docprep/format/tex/uk UK TeX Archive
- 82198 language/modula_3/src SRC Modula-3
- 81650 math/netlib NetLib Archive (math and sim.)
- 78792 icot ICOT (5th Gen. AI Code)
- 36548 window/i_views InterViews (UI dev. system)
- 36540 language/lisp/scheme/scheme Scheme Language
- 34040 cad/ee/ptolemy Ptolemy (HW CAD and sim. system)
- 26964 math/stat/statlib StatLib Archive (statistics)
- 26206 gnu/cygnus/progress Cygnus Progressive Release
- 19773 database/postgres/postgres POSTGRES RDBMS
- 18046 language/lisp/cmucl CMU Common Lisp
- 15752 desktop/s_sheet/analy AnalytiCalc
- 15457 language/icon/icon Icon Language
- 12748 language/tcl/barkley Barkley Tcl/Tk Archive
- 12478 language/self Self Language
- 12070 gnu/djgpp G++ (etc.) for DOS
- 11710 docprep/edit/emacs/lucid Lucid Emacs
- 11672 window/x11/gopath GoPATH (UI Dev. System)
- 11137 language/c/gcc GCC (C++ compiler, etc.)
- 11134 language/ml/smlnj Std. ML of New Jersey
-
- 3) Price: $60 US, plus shipping, handling, and applicable taxes. SUG
- and USENIX members may purchase the issue for $50. Contact us for
- unusual cases, quantity discounts, etc. Please note:
-
- California orders must include 7% to help with sales tax.
- Add $5 per order for Domestic (USA) Shipping and Handling.
- Add $10 per unit (limited to $25 per order) for Foreign S/H.
-
- We accept Mastercard and Visa, postal money orders in US funds,
- and checks in US funds THAT ARE PAYABLE THROUGH A US BANK.
-
- 4) The PTF Buying Plan (described below) gives regular purchasers a 30%
- discount. Please consider joining the plan if you intend to buy PTF
- on a regular basis.
-
- Inquiries and orders may be sent (no email orders, please) to:
-
- Prime Time Freeware 370 Altair Way, Suite 150 Tel: +1 408-738-4832
- ptf@cfcl.com Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Fax: +1 408-738-2050
-
- ________ copies ________ each = ________ + tax = ________ + S/H = ________
-
- Visa/MC ______________________________ Exp. ____________ Buying Plan _____
-
- Purchaser ___________________________________________________________
-
- Organization ___________________________________________________________
-
- Street Address ___________________________________________________________
- (No PO Boxes!)
- City,State,Zip ___________________________________________________________
-
- Country ___________________________________________________________
-
- Phone, Email ___________________________________________________________
-
- ============================================================================
-
- The PTF Buying Plan
-
- Under the plan, you authorize shipment of up to two PTF issues per year. We
- ship each issue as soon as it is ready, charging your credit card 70% of the
- list price, plus applicable tax and S/H charges. You have two weeks to try
- out the issue. If you like it, fine. Otherwise, return it to us in good
- condition. We will credit your card with a full refund.
-
- Either of us (yourself or PTF) may cancel this agreement at any time. PTF
- may cancel the agreement without notice. You must notify us, however, so
- that we remove you from the Plan. To join, use the form above, checking the
- PTF Buying Plan slot.
-
- ============================================================================
-
- Still with us? OK, here are a few special requests:
-
- 1) If you have a major package on PTF, or if you were an active member
- of the Advisory Board over the last six months, you are eligible for
- a complementary issue. Let us know if you think you qualify, and
- why. We will be doing our own homework, but may well miss someone
- if we are not reminded.
-
- 2) If you have expertise in a particular discipline, and would like to
- be on the Advisory Board, please let us know. We need area experts
- who can direct us to interesting freeware packages, point out errors,
- and so forth.
-
- 3) We're looking for technical bookstores with a strong UNIX focus. (If
- a store has two dozen UNIX-related titles, it is a good candidate.)
- If you know of such a store in your area (or elsewhere :-), please
- let us know. We will try to convince them to carry PTF.
-
- 4) If you are interested in reselling PTF, please let us know. We offer
- all the usual sorts of discounts and terms. With a new issue coming
- out, now is a *very* good time to become a PTF reseller.
-
- 5) If you are part of a club or organization that could use (or resell)
- multiple copies of PTF, please get in touch. Our quantity discounts
- can make this a very attractive way to buy.
-
- Yours, Rich Morin rdm@cfcl.com (Internet)
- Proprietor, PTF +1 415-873-7841 (voice/fax)
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- Rich Morin, Canta Forda Computer Laboratory | Prime Time Freeware - quality
- UNIX consulting, training, and writing | freeware at affordable prices
- P.O. Box 1488, Pacifica, CA, 94044, USA | ptf@cfcl.com
- rdm@cfcl.com +1 415-873-7841 (Voice/Fax) | +1 408-738-4832 (V), -2050 (F)
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