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            Storymaker+ VGA Version 1.0d
        (c) Copyright 1992-1995 Elson Embry
                 All rights reserved

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           VENDOR DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
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                Elson Embry
            145 Plaza Drive #471
       Vallejo, California 95491-3703

            Phone: [phone]
        Internet email: [e-mail]

This file provides information for Electronic Board
Systems  or  BBS's, computer clubs, user groups and
vendors such as catalog vendors,CDROM distributors,
rack or retail outlet vendors,  or anyone who plans
to distribute Storymaker+ VGA on a shareware basis.

Storymaker+ comes in two versions, the original ver-
sion for the EGA and this version  for the VGA. The
two versions are  different programs.  Distribution
terms of one version apply specifically only to that
version and the terms may be different.

A common  definition  of a shareware program is that
it is a  "try-before-you-buy, low cost, high quality
software".   Storymaker+ VGA  release for  shareware
distribution is under this definition, not as a pub-
lic domain, freeware  or  user-voluntarily-supported
product.  That it is a indeed low cost, high quality
software  is  something  that users  can examine for
themselves, so the only question is how to responsi-
bly put it in the shareware distribution channels as
indeed a try-before-you-buy product.

As the  author feels  uncomfortable imposing a legal
obligation on users to  register a product distribu-
ted under shareware's  system of wide  and free dis-
tribution without adding in it  something to support
the legal limitations  on its use, it was considered
to release a limited - or crippled - version in sup-
port  of or in  place of legal requirements. However
although  the author considers limited use as a good
method to support the  try-before-you-buy  condition
of shareware, Storymaker+ VGA numerous features make
it difficult to decide what kind of limitations will
serve  its purpose  without making the  program  run
like a demoware. It was therefore decided not to put
any limitations  on the  software's  functions so as
not to hinder in any way a sufficient evaluation and
appreciation of the  product.  A personal obligation
to register is also imposed on the  user in place of
a legal obligation.

As the author then has to rely directly on the users
only  once they acquire the product, it is important
it reaches  them clean, so to speak.  And the author
recognizes that the manner of distribution does play
a real and very important role in the  public's per-
ception of and regard for shareware products and  do
appreciate the  contribution of those who truly pro-
mote  shareware  as shareware for helping distribute
Storymaker+.

There is that old saying  that goes  something  like
"If I don't do it, someone else will, so it might as
well be me."   As the  author does not care if some-
body else will (otherwise,there's always a red light
to ignore), the author also does not care  about the
argument that any form of distribution is all  right
as long as  it gets the program around and generates
registrations.  So adherence to the  following terms
of the  limited  license  to distribute is  entirely
conditioned  on the author's wishes  on how the pro-
duct should be distributed;  if that system fails to
serve the author's interest, so be it and  those who
feel they can not comply with the  terms  should not
distribute Storymaker+ VGA:

1. The author does not make arrangement for any com-
   pensation  from the shareware distribution of the
   product  and in determining fair use, relies on a
   reasonable  perception  of the  intent of  anyone
   distributing the product.

2. No files in the  product  may be omitted, renamed
   or  modified  in any way.  Distributors  may  add
   files that are component parts of their distribu-
   tion package on the condition that the files must
   clearly  state  it  is not part  of the  original
   package.

3. As the  distribution terms  are meant to apply to
   how  the product is  distributed and not to  what
   users  do after  acquiring the product, it is the
   responsibility of the distributor  to promote the
   product as shareware and this includes protecting
   the interests of the product's developer.Any form
   of distribution promotion that  directly or indi-
   rectly  encourages  free use of the product, spe-
   cially  after any  payment to the distributor, is
   unfair use of the product, will be  considered an
   attempt to deprive rightful income from its deve-
   loper and is therefore strictly prohibited.

4. The  product  may be freely uploaded to BBSs' for
   traditional shareware distribution.

5. As the software  has  low registration fee, it is
   expected that any distribution fee, including in-
   cidental charges,  will be reasonable, reflecting
   the shareware  nature of the product and the fact
   that no compensation is made to its producer.

6. Rack  shareware  distributors  must first  obtain
   written authorization before selling the product,
   providing  the  author necessary  information  in
   order to  determine compliance with the distribu-
   tion terms.  Failure to do  so will  subject  the
   package to immediate withdrawal from the market.

7. Other  distributors  who also  plan to do special
   packaging  or  selling of the  product  must also
   consider obtaining prior written authorization as
   a precaution if common reason tells them they may
   need to do so. This does not apply to traditional
   catalog  sales or the like.

8. Distributors  must  take  into  account in  their
   inventory and distribution plans that the product
   is subject to periodic  revisions and updates and
   must  use the latest version  whenever reasonably
   possible.

9. The  author reserves  the right  to revoke permi-
   ssion from anyone to distribute the product.

* List of Files

  FILE_ID.DIZ    _    Shareware package description
  README.1ST     -    Pre-installation text file
  HISTORY.DOC    -    Log of version releases
  VENDOR.DOC     -    Vendor information
  STORY.DOC      -    Software information
  REGISTER.FRM   -    Registration form
  SMVINIT.EXE    -    Initialization/update utility
  STORY.EXE      -    Main program
  HELP.DAT       -    Program file
  PHONEME.DAT    -    Program file
  PRULES.DAT     -    Program file
  SBINST.DAT     -    Program file
  SCREEN.DAT     -    Program file
  SMR.DAT        -    Program file
  SMFONTS.DAT    -    Program file
  PHONEME.DCT    -    Program file
  KIDS.SBK       -    Demo storybook
  KIDS.SPL       -    Demo picture library
  KIDS.SSL       -    Demo script file
  JUNGLE.TXT     -    Demo text file
  *.CMF          -    CMF FM files
  *.SML          -    Melody files
  *.VOC          -    Digital sound files



* Archived File Name:  SMVGAnnn.ext  -  nnn for
  version number.

* Suggested Category:  Education, Children,
  Multimedia, Electronic Publishing, Storybooks.

* Program Description:  The program name Storymaker+
  VGA and  version  number  must be included in des-
  criptions containing more than one line.  Hardware
  requirements must be included in long descriptions
  of the program.  Recommended description:

   STORYMAKER+ VGA Vnn - Storymaker+ VGA is a multi-
   media  kit for  creating  interactive  storybooks
   with sound, music, and text-to-speech. Storybooks
   of  up to 99 screen pages  can be  compiled  into
   stand-alone, personalized  programs for easy dis-
   tribution among friends,family or for educational
   and commercial purposes.

   The software is  designed for the use of  elemen-
   tary-school-aged  children  as a  creativity  and
   learning tool for arts,music,reading and writing.
   Parents who are interested  in participating  in
   the education of their  younger  children can use
   it as a teaching tool.

   Storymaker+ VGA  has separate  editor modules for
   music,graphics,text and the designing and reading
   of storybooks. Children can use the Melody Maker,
   with its  animated  piano, to  explore  music and
   sound;  the Scenery and  Shape Editors with their
   special  tools, to explore shapes and colors; the
   Book Editor with its  varied animation  tools, to
   do creative and logical thinking; the Text Editor
   even with its simple features, to do some writing
   and have some fun; and the  Book Reader, to share
   their creations with others.

   Other  users of the program are computer learning
   centers and  educational  institutions which will
   find it  useful as a  teaching  tool for reading,
   writing, multimedia introduction. Some unexpected
   users  of the EGA  version are  professionals who
   find  the program  useful  as a therapeutic  tool
   especially for disabled children.

   The Screen Keyboard  interface, a  new feature in
   Storymaker+ VGA  will also be of special interest
   to those who, because of a physical handicap, can
   operate a  computer  only  through a device  that
   emulates a mouse. By pointing and clicking at the
   interface keyboard diagram on the  screen through
   the emulator device,a user may enter text without
   using the computer keyboard.

   Writers of children's books  may be interested to
   use the program as a low-cost, simple  multimedia
   authoring system.  Storybooks may be  distributed
   royalty-free with no further arrangement with the
   author.

   Online help is available throughout the program.

   Hardware  Requirements:  640K RAM,  VGA graphics,
   hard drive, mouse, Sound Blaster compatible sound
   card.

   Registration fee is only $26.

* Hardware Requirements:
   640k RAM, VGA graphics, hard drive, Sound Blaster
   compatible sound card, mouse.

* Registration Fee:   $26.

* Other Information:   Please refer to the text file
  STORY.DOC.