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VERSAMAP Version 1.40 VENDOR INFORMATION
This file provides information for shareware distributors who
wish to distribute the shareware program VERSAMAP. Additional
information is given in the file VENDINFO.DIZ.
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Part 1: Author Information
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Author: Charles H. Culberson
Address: 8 Ritter Lane
Newark, DE 19711
U.S.A.
Phone: 302-731-0694
CompuServe: 70511,3134
Internet: 70511.3134@compuserve.com
Member: Association of Shareware Professionals
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Part 2: Program Information
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Program Name: VERSAMAP
Version: 1.40
Program Category: Geography
Keywords: maps, geography
One Sentence Description:
VERSAMAP v1.40 <ASP> draws maps which can be printed or
exported as PCX, PIC, CGM, or ASCII files.
Short Description:
VERSAMAP v1.40 <ASP> draws outline maps on 13 map projections.
The digital map supplied with VERSAMAP includes boundaries for
the new countries formed from the Soviet Union, for Canadian
Provinces, and for Australian States. VERSAMAP plots maps
from World Data Bank II and from the U.S. Geological Survey's
Digital Line Graph database. Maps can be output to dot matrix
or laser printers; or as PCX, PIC, CGM, or ASCII files. Text
may be added to maps using Courier or Helvetica fonts supplied
with the program. New features in v1.40 include ability to
plot Great Circles and report course and distance along Great
Circle; ability to select map background and grid colors;
improved CGM vector graphics files. Registration fee $15.
VMVENDOR.DOC for VERSAMAP 1.40 Page 1 of 4
Long Description:
VERSAMAP v1.40 <ASP> draws outline maps on 13 map projections.
New features in v1.40 include ability to plot Great Circles and
report course and distance at waypoints along the Great Circle;
ability to select map background and grid colors; improved CGM
vector graphics files.
VERSAMAP is supplied with an enhanced version of Micro World
Data Bank II which contains boundaries for the new countries
that have formed from the Soviet Union, for Canadian Provinces,
and for Australian States. Additional, more detailed digital
maps, from the CIA's World Data Bank II and from the USGS
Digital Line Graph database, may be purchased from the author.
Individual geographic features, such as coastlines, rivers,
islands, and political boundaries, can be plotted from Micro
World Data Bank II, World Data Bank II, and the USGS Digital
Line Graphs. The program can also plot data supplied by the
user in a simple ASCII file format.
Text may be added to maps with Courier or Helvetica fonts
supplied with the program. Maps drawn with VERSAMAP can be
printed on Epson compatible dot matrix or Hewlett-Packard
compatible laser printers; and exported as PCX, CGM, PIC, or
ASCII files for use with paint programs, word processors, and
presentation graphics programs. Registration fee $15.
System requirements to run program:
MS-DOS 3.0 or higher;
CGA, MCGA, EGA, VGA, or Hercules mono graphics;
640K memory;
a hard disk is recommended;
an Epson compatible dot matrix printer, or a Hewlett-Packard
compatible laser printer are optional;
a mouse and a math coprocessor are optional.
Registration Information:
Registration of the program is $15 in the United States and
Canada ($20 in other countries), for which the user receives
(1) a copy of the most recent version of the program; (2) the
Helvetica fonts; (3) additional digital maps; (4) the ability
to order additional, more detailed maps; and (5) support by
mail, telephone, and electronic mail. A registration form is
included in the file REGISTER.DOC.
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Part 3: Distribution Requirements
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Limited Distribution License:
As the exclusive copyright holder for VERSAMAP, Charles H.
Culberson authorizes distribution only in accordance with the
following restrictions.
VERSAMAP may be distributed as the following set of 17 files,
VMAPREAD.ME -- how to get started
VMAP.EXE -- the mapping program
VMAP4.MAP -- 16,000 point digital world map
VMTAIWAN.PKV -- World Data Bank II map of Taiwan
VMOAHU.GRV -- USGS Digital Line Graph map of Oahu
VMAPUSER.PRN -- sample file in user supplied data format
VMAP.DOC -- instruction manual
REGISTER.DOC -- registration form
VM_FIX.MP1 -- file used to concatenate World Digitized
binary map files
VM_FIX.MPS -- file used to concatenate World Digitized
ASCII map files
MSHERC.COM -- driver for Hercules mono graphics
COUR_CGA.FON -- Courier font for CGA, MCGA
COUR_EGA.FON -- Courier font for EGA, Hercules
COUR_VGA.FON -- Courier font for VGA
VMVENDOR.DOC -- information for shareware vendors
VENDINFO.DIZ -- information for shareware vendors
FILE_ID.DIZ -- information for BBS operators
Distribution of VERSAMAP is forbidden, unless the distribution
disk(s) contains the complete set of 17 files.
The VERSAMAP 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 person receiving a copy of the VERSAMAP package MUST be
made aware that he or she does not become a registered user
until Charles H. Culberson has received payment for
registration of the software. This requirement can be met by
including the complete VERSAMAP package, which contains
appropriate registration reminders.
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The following additional information and restrictions are
intended for Shareware Distributors who wish to distribute
VERSAMAP.
ASP Disk Vendor and BBS Member Information:
Vendors and bulletin board operators who are Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP) Members are hereby given
permission to distribute VERSAMAP in accordance with the
distribution restrictions listed above. ASP Members do not
need to request permission to distribute this package.
Other (Non-ASP) Vendor Information:
Shareware Distributors who are not ASP Associate Members,
but who wish to distribute VERSAMAP must comply with the
following restrictions (in addition to those listed above).
Any non-ASP vendor or bulletin board operator who distributes
VERSAMAP must inform Charles H. Culberson that they are
distributing VERSAMAP so that they may be sent the current
version of the program.
You may not list VERSAMAP in advertisements, catalogs, or
other literature which describes VERSAMAP as "FREE
SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it
is not free.
Computer Clubs:
Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add VERSAMAP to
their disk library may do so in accordance with the
distribution restrictions listed above.
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