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INTRODUCTION
"Quote For The Day" is a novelty program intended to provide amusement
and entertainment. When run the screen clears and the user is presented
with a quote from someone famous. The quotes range from nonsensical and
utterly useless, to providing a serious outlook on life. I have tried to
maintain a balance between funny and serious quotes, but they should all
provide you with a few moments pleasure. Some will make you chuckle, some
may make you laugh, others will make you nod your head in agreement, and
some may even enlighten you. Whilst compiling the program, I myself have
often been surprised at things certain people have said.
Each quote is surrounded by a border of miniature pictures. These are
intended to provide you with some insight into the profession of that
particular person. Here are just a few examples :
BORDER PROFESSION
Stars movie star, actress, actor
Voting Slip politician, government official
Crossed Swords pre WW1 military
Quill writer, novelist, poet
Drama Mask theatre
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PC REQUIREMENTS
"Quote For The Day" has been designed to run on virtually any PC. It
requires very little free RAM to run, and only a very small portion of
hard disk space. It will run at any speed of PC processor, from a lowly
086 to a Pentium, and it can even be run from a floppy disk. The only
hang-up this program does have, is that you will need a VGA or better
monitor to run it. My apologies to those with CGA or EGA monitors.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Installing "Quote For The Day" is easy using the `install.bat` file
provided. Simply type `Install` followed by the drive letter of the disk
you wish to install to, at the `DOS` prompt. For example if your main
hard disk letter is `C:\`, you would type the following at the `DOS`
prompt :
INSTALL C
Note, there is no need to enter a colon after the hard drive letter.
`Install.bat` will create a new directory called `\QUOTE` on your hard
drive and copy "Quote For The Day" and it`s data files into it. To run
"Quote For The Day" at any time type the following :
CD\QUOTE
QUOTE
It occurred to me that it might be nice for "Quote For The Day" to come
on automatically when you switch your PC on, as a sort of welcoming
message to lighten your day a little. For this purpose I include the
file `Welcome.exe`. If you run this and follow the instructions on
screen you will be welcomed with a quote every time you boot up your
computer.
For those of you more technically advanced, and willing to risk playing
about, "Quote For The Day" can be run from anywhere on your hard drive
by typing `Quote`. Providing it has been installed correctly. Look for
the `PATH` line in your `Autoexec.bat` file and add the following to
the end of it :
;C:\QUOTE
Substitute the `C` for another letter if you have used a different hard
drive. If you don`t know what you`re doing, please don`t try this. I`d
hate to be held responsible.
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WHAT IS SHAREWARE EXACTLY?
"Quote For The Day" is shareware. For those unfamiliar with the shareware
concept, let me explode a few myths. Shareware isn`t simply free software
that some idiot sat at home developing with no intention of financial
gain. It isn`t necessarily always of poor quality and virtually useless
to all and sundry. Many of the shareware products currently being
released are of a standard to challenge commercial software. Such quality
work should not go unrewarded.
If you`re bewildered about shareware, let me explain the concept. The
most popular buzz phrase used to describe it has always been
`try-before-you-buy` software. Shareware gives you an opportunity to try
out a piece of software before purchasing a copy. Nothing can be so
frustrating as buying a piece of shrink wrapped software off a shelf, then
taking it home to find it isn`t what you wanted or that it`s utterly
rubbish. Because shareware is provided free or at the cost of a disk, if
you find you don`t like it, you haven`t lost anything. And you certainly
don`t have to go back to the shop and try to get the assistant to take it
back or exchange it.
The question many people ask is, "Well if I`ve got a piece of shareware,
why should I bother registering it by sending money to the author? After
all, I`ve already got the program."
The answer. When you register a piece of shareware you will often receive
free up-grades, printed manuals where needed, extra program features,
other shareware programs, bonus programs, and a letter of thanks from
the author. Not enough! What do you want? Blood?
Shareware is also often favourably priced compared to shrink wrapped
commercial software. Without the added costs of advertising, packaging,
promotion, and middle men in the form of wholesalers and retailers, we
shareware authors can afford to drop the price a little. An advantage
for you the consumer.
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REGISTERING "QUOTE FOR THE DAY"
Okay, the burning questions. How much does it cost to register "Quote For
The Day"? What do you get for your money? How do you go about getting it?
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU REGISTER "QUOTE FOR THE DAY"?
Firstly, you`ll be sent a registered copy of the program containing
over 1500 quotes for you to enjoy. That`s about two quotes a day for
two years. Note, this shareware version contains only 300 quotes.
You`ll also be sent a list explaining what professions all the picture
surrounds refer to. In case there are any you`re unsure of.
As well as this, you`ll be sent shareware copies of all BOZZ Software
products available. The list is growing all the time. Keep a look
out for them.
I will keep your name and address, if you wish, and send you offers
in the future regarding programs which I feel you may find of interest.
Please note, I will not divulge this information to anyone else, and
the mail you receive from me will be a simple informative letter or
flyer. You will not be pressured into further purchases.
Finally, you`ll be sent a signed letter of thanks from myself. WOW !!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER "QUOTE FOR THE DAY"?
The crunch. I hope you find the price below reasonable. If not, your
comments would be appreciated. Read the section entitled `About Bozz
Software` near the end of the file.
The cost of registering this program is as follows :
£7 UK Mainland £12 Overseas
This includes the cost of postage and packaging and should be made in
pounds sterling. Payment should be made by cheque or postal order
payable to `BOZZ Software`.
HOW DO I REGISTER "QUOTE FOR THE DAY"?
Registering couldn`t be more simple. If you have a printer directly
attached to your PC by the parallel port, make sure it is switched on
and is `On Line` and press 'O' to print out the order form in the next
section. If you don`t have a printer handy, write down the necessary
details on a piece of paper.
Make out a cheque or postal order to BOZZ SOFTWARE for the relevant
amount, and send it along with your details to :
BOZZ SOFTWARE (QUOTE)
71 BURLINGTON ROAD
BLACKPOOL
LANCASHIRE
FY4 1JS ENGLAND
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ORDER FORM
"QUOTE FOR THE DAY"
Mr/Mrs/Miss ______ Initials _______ Surname ___________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Disk Size Required (Please Tick)
3½" DD _____ 3½" HD _____ 5¼" DD _____ 5¼" HD _____
(If you`re unsure of disk density (DD or HD), just write down 3½" or 5¼")
Payment Enclosed (Please Tick)
£7 UK Mainland _____ £12 Overseas _____
The following section isn`t essential to placing your order, but it
would be of great help for me if you could fill it in. Thanks.
Where did you get your copy of "Quote For The Day"?
_______________________________________________________________
How would you rate "Quote For The Day" in terms of the following :
Graphics / 10
Ingenuity and innovation / 10
Quality / 10 (Give a mark
Compared to other shareware / 10 out of ten)
Value for money / 10
Finally, if you have any more comments you`d like to venture regarding
"Quote For The Day", BOZZ Software, shareware in general, or anything
remotely connected with PC software, I`d be more than interested to
hear them :
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Post to: Bozz Software, 71 Burlington Rd, Blackpool, Lancs, FY4 1JS, England
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ABOUT BOZZ SOFTWARE
BOZZ Software is currently a one man programming effort, dedicated to
producing quality British shareware. That man, me, David `Bozz` Barton
is a young enthusiast caught up in a concept he believes in. He fully
intends to go on writing shareware and dreams of future riches, although
perhaps not on the scale of Bill Gates (Microsoft). His success depends
on the support of you the user. Please help!
When I set up BOZZ Software I decided on a few objectives that I would
always strive to achieve. A kind of mission statement for the business,
if you like. They are as follows :
PRODUCE GOOD QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR A REASONABLE PRICE
Shareware often cuts out the need for expensive advertising, packaging,
promotion, and middle men in the form of wholesalers and retailers. I
believe this should be reflected in the price. Unfortunately, much
shareware is priced at about the same cost as commercial shrink
wrapped software or higher. BOZZ Software will not do this. My prices
are based on cost, NOT simply what I think the market will stand.
LISTEN TO VIEWS OF MY USERS
If you have any comment to make regarding "Quote For The Day" or any
other BOZZ Software product, good or bad, I`d be happy to hear it. If
you`d like to see more of something in the shareware market, tell me
about it. If you`ve an idea for a game, utility or novelty program, but
lack the ability to put it into action, let me know about it. If you`ve
written a program and want it published or help distributing it, send
me a copy. If you`re sat at home bored, let me know about it! The
address for any such correspondence is as follows :
Bozz Software (Ideas)
71 Burlington Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 1JS England
ESTABLISH BOZZ SOFTWARE AS A LEADING BRITISH SHAREWARE PRODUCER
And why not? I hope you like the quality of "Quote For The Day". I am
always striving to improve my programming techniques, and the quality
of my programs.
ENCOURAGE SHAREWARE UNDERSTANDING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Many people still don`t quite fathom the concept of shareware. Obviously
it`s in my best interests to inform them, hence the essay on the
subject in the previous section.
DESTROY THE NIGHTMARE IMAGE ATTACHED TO COMPUTERS
I will always try to ensure my programs are easy to use, with intuitive
controls and simple instructions.
HAVE A GO AT EVERYTHING
As I am fairly new to software development, I fully intend to have a go
at everything, from novelty programs such as this, to games, utilities,
and business applications. If you haven`t yet seen a BOZZ Software
product that appeals to you. Keep looking, I`ll get there in the end!
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LEGAL TALK
As shareware, "Quote For The Day" and it`s accompanying files can be
distributed freely provided they are not separated or their code
tampered with in any way. Copyright remains solely with myself, the
author. No charge of more than £4 should be made in distributing this
program and it`s files. The price should cover the cost of a disk and
postage and packing, with perhaps a small amount for the distributor.
Shareware distributors should not be using the concept to make vast
profits, or the idea of `try-before-you-buy` becomes obsolete. Finally,
although it is possible to find my phone number using my address, I
would prefer that you didn`t do so. If you need to contact Bozz Software,
write to :
BOZZ SOFTWARE
71 BURLINGTON ROAD
BLACKPOOL
LANCASHIRE
FY4 1JS ENGLAND
Important queries regarding software will be answered.