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- ; This is a text file for AEORDER.EXE or AEORDER.COM, a menu-driven
- ; environment for screen/printer formatted output. Place AEORDER and this
- ; file in the same directory and type AEORDER.
- ;
- ; If editing this file to incorporate your Registration License Number to
- ; earn Finders Fees, be SURE to use a word processor which creates
- ; ASCII files. Work only on a back-up copy--just in case. Go to the bottom
- ; of the file and replace "INAPPLICABLE" with the number found on the disk
- ; containing your registered copy. Be sure not to alter ANYTHING else. Doing
- ; so not only violates the copyright but can make this file unusable with
- ; AEORDER. When done, check results by running each menu choice and
- ; confirming that proper contents (and only proper contents) are displayed.
- ; Thereafter, you may distribute the revised file along with shareware
- ; copies of the program (but NOT registered copies, of course) to begin
- ; earning Finders Fees. The copyright requires that all associated files be
- ; distributed as a set and, except for your registration number, no
- ; alterations of any kind may be made.
- ;
- 19 April 1990
- 6
- PRINTOK
- TITLE: ADVOCATE PRODUCTS / ORDER FORM
- ***********************************************
-
- ADVOCATE ENTERPRISES PRODUCTS
-
- -- and --
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- LICENSING/UPGRADE REQUEST FORM
-
- ***********************************************
-
-
-
- Copyright (c) 1989-90, J.W. Olsen
- All Rights Reserved
- Advocate Enterprises, Ltd.
- Chicago
-
- ~ (Menu)
- ================= Run-Time Menu =================
- = =
- = Q - QUIT Program =
- = A - ALL SECTIONS =
- = =
- = 1 - Introduction (please read first) =
- = 2 - Products for General Computing Needs =
- = 3 - EZSYSTEM Publishing Productivity Tools =
- = 4 - Credits =
- = 5 - License/Upgrade Request Form =
- = =
- ===================================================
- ~(Section 1)
- << INTRODUCTION >>
-
- This file introduces selected software products of J. W. Olsen /
- Advocate Enterprises, Ltd., and outlines distribution methods. The
- final section may be printed as an order form for end-user licenses or
- upgrades. (For other than single-site or single-user license or for
- distribution rights, please contact us. Address and phone [voice and
- 24-hr. modem] information appears in the request-form section.)
-
- J.W. Olsen / Advocate Enterprises, Ltd., has developed diverse software
- products for clients, graphic artists and the general computer public
- since 1985. Other than dedicated software expressly written for a
- client, products come in two "flavors": registered for full usage by
- the end user and "try-before-you-buy" shareware. These categories, as
- well as a sampling of recent products, are outlined in this file. For
- further information on these or custom products, please contact us.
-
- Product descriptions, prices and other information contained herein are
- subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to assure
- accuracy, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to supersede,
- expand, restrict or otherwise modify the terms and conditions found
- within the license agreement provided with each product.
-
- REQUIREMENTS
-
- OPERATING SYSTEM: MS-DOS/PC-DOS (v. 2.0 or later) or CP/M (any
- version). For CP/M, be sure to specify computer make/model for proper
- screen codes; submission of a copy of the video codes page from your
- operator's manual with license request is recommended. For MS-DOS or
- PC-DOS, specify 5.25" or 3.5" disks.
-
- MEMORY: 128K for products with a filetype of ".EXE," 64K for products
- with a filetype of ".COM" (MS-DOS/PC-DOS); 64K for all products (CP/M).
-
- DISK CAPACITY: One floppy or hard disk. (Hard disk recommended for
- 9OCLOCK.)
-
- THREE "FLAVORS": REGISTERED, SHAREWARE & FORTHCOMING
-
- The following codes apply to all products of Advocate Enterprises and
- are found in product descriptions in later sections of this document:
- [R] = registered
- [S] = shareware
- [F] = forthcoming soon
- All programs of Advocate Enterprises are copyrighted.
-
- REGISTERED: Normal licenses permit a single user (at home, office--
- wherever) OR all users at a single, fixed site (but not both) to use a
- given product. Inquire for multi-user or multi-site licenses.
-
- SHAREWARE: This is a distribution concept which is growing in
- popularity. It places a lot more trust in you, the end user. A
- shareware product generally is essentially the same as its registered
- counterpart, but is distributed under special "try-before-you-buy"
- terms defined by the copyright holder. If you like the product, you
- send for a registration license and in the meantime freely use the
- shareware copy. If you can't use it, you're honor bound to erase the
- shareware version or pass it along to others who perhaps can--provided
- you make its files available as a complete set and without alteration
- of any kind except as expressly provided in related documentation, and
- don't charge more than nominal copying/shipping charges. (For Advocate
- Enterprises products, we define that to mean no more than $10 for our
- products and/or any additional products distributed with them.)
- And that's it--nothing to return, no hassles, no paperwork.
- Nothing could be simpler and everyone gains. But please note that
- keeping your end of the bargain is more than a legal commitment, it is
- an ethical one. Authors continue to distribute via shareware (an
- economical way to promote their products) only so long as users follow
- through on their part of the arrangement. If a shareware approach
- doesn't pay the rent, you find products that turn commercial--and we
- all lose.
- Please remember that if you obtain a shareware product from a
- third party, you have NOT bought the product or registered it. You've
- merely paid someone for the convenience of finding, possibly testing,
- announcing availability, copying and shipping. Not bad for $10 or so,
- huh? But the shareware author has, at that point, not been paid a
- single penny for his or her work. (In fact, s/he has gone to some
- expense just to get the product to you for evaluation.) If anyone has
- misled you about this fact or you paid more than $10 for any Advocate
- Enterprises shareware product, please notify us.
- So what do you get when you do register a shareware product?
- 1) The latest, full-featured version and all associated materials. (We
- are among the most active developers; unlike some others, we add small
- or large enhancements to many products virtually every month.)
- 2) When appropriate, an installation program to change a program so its
- default condition is to function in user-preferred ways rather than as
- released. (E.g., ADIR's default is to display files alphabetically;
- this may be changed to display them by filesize or filetype without
- having to specifically request this when the program runs.) Or, if
- applicable (see individual program's documentation), you may enclose a
- copy of your favorite Configuration File of user preferences and
- they'll be included as automatic "default" settings every time you run
- the program.
- 3) When appropriate, a conversion program to alter Configuration Files
- created with prior versions to the format used by the latest version.
- 4) Telephone and 24-hr. computer modem call-in support.
- 5) Notification of significant enhancements, and receipt of same for
- the cost of copying/shipping ($10 as of this writing).
- 6) For some products, a registration number with which you can earn a
- tidy Finders Fee for introducing others to our products.
- 7) The satisfaction which only comes with integrity, and the knowledge
- that you are supporting the continuation of no-risk shareware products.
-
- FORTHCOMING
-
- These products have yet to be officially released to the public.
- Through this "advance-reservation" option, you gain several advantages:
- 1) License fees are generally significantly less than the anticipated
- price at which the product will be released.
- 2) You'll receive the the first official release of the product
- IMMEDIATELY. The lag time between release and availability through
- normal channels generally involves several months while distributors
- print catalogs, place orders, etc. During that time, you'll have full
- access to the new capabilities.
- 3) Prior to formal release, we usually prepare interim versions which
- also will generally be sent to you. Not only does this provide you with
- still earlier access to the new capabilities, but it gives you the
- unique opportunity to influence what enhancements may be added before
- formal release. In other words, you help the program become what YOU
- would like it to be. And, you'll be aiding others in the user-supported
- software community at the same time. (Note: "Interim version" does NOT
- mean "bug-infested." It is a tentative "final" version subject to
- constructive enhancement.)
- ~ (Section 2)
- << PRODUCTS FOR GENERAL COMPUTING NEEDS >>
-
- (Note: Codes at the end of each product description are defined in
- Section 1.)
-
- DIRECTORY UTILITIES: If you've been unsatisfied with programs to manage
- your directories yet didn't want to be required to run a large,
- sluggish, memory-hogging program or shell, DIRUTILS are for you! Member
- programs--which may be executed separately (or from a shell/menu
- program of your own, if you prefer), and which are licensed together
- and separately--are small, extremely fast yet exceptionally powerful
- and innovative.
- ADIR, The Multi-Path Directory Sorting & Display Program, can be
- used like any other sophisticated DIR program for a fast directory of
- filenames and filesizes without all the clutter of the alternatives.
- But it really shines when you want to COMPARE directories, or different
- groups of files in the same directory. You may select up to FOUR file
- specifications. For example, "ADIR *.COM *.EXE *.BAT" displays all
- executable files on the current drive, something like this:
-
- ADIR v. 1.13
- Path 1: *.COM
- Path 2: *.EXE
- Path 3: *.BAT
- ========== 1 ============ 2 ============= 3 ============= 4 ===========
- ADIR.COM 9911 | YOUR.EXE 110289 | YOUR.BAT 128 |
- YOUR.COM 10201 | | |
- =======================================================================
- 1: 2 file(s) of 20112 bytes (20 kilobytes used, 4922 free)
- 2: 1 file(s) of 110289 bytes (108 kilobytes used, 4922 free)
- 3: 1 file(s) of 128 bytes (1 kilobyte used, 4922 free)
-
- "ADIR A: C:\UTILS:" might be used to check a subdirectory on
- your hard disk against a floppy's contents.
- If a single specification is entered, matching files display
- across all four columns; if two specs are entered, matching files of
- each are displayed two-across. For three or four specs, each is given a
- dedicated column.
-
- ASCOUT is now THE "file-finder" against which all others must be
- compared. You can search for MULTIPLE file specifications--on MULTIPLE
- drives, "normal" or "close approximation" searches, and you can specify
- a BEGINNING directory for the search (rather than having to search the
- entire drive). ASCOUT also "remembers" the drive and/or beginning
- directory unless you change it later on the command line. And with a
- copyrighted algorithm, you can restrict "matched" filenames to certain
- dates--BEFORE, SINCE or on a given date . . . even BETWEEN two dates!
- All of these various features can easily be combined in a single
- request. NO other program comes close to ASCOUT!
-
- ATREE is somewhat similar to your operating system's TREE program
- but is about twice as fast and much, much more useful. (We gave up on
- even using "tree" programs until we wrote ATREE.) Its display is far
- more compact yet more readable than TREE. And its display includes
- handy enumeration, full path to each directory on the same line, amount
- of disk space and percentage of the drive it occupies, followed by a
- summary line of total number of directories, space occupied and total
- percentage occupied. And unlike TREE, screens (or printed pages) may be
- paused--or not) . . . and more.
-
- CDX (Change Directory Extended): We believe this is the fastest
- change-directory program around. It also permits you to change drive
- AND directory in a single command, as simply as "CDX D:A". And unlike
- competitors which insist on slow "tree" displays which often require
- paging through several screens, CDX generally fits all directories on a
- single screen (about 100). You may use this display each time, or avoid
- it entirely by entering your command at the operating-system prompt.
- (If you enter an erroneous command, a helpful display and prompt
- automatically appear.) And more!
-
- You'll find unending uses for DIRUTILS programs--and registered
- users of the full package will receive planned DIRUTILS programs when
- available--at only the upgrade handling fee (currently $10) rather than
- at the increased registration fee anticipated! MS-DOS/PC-DOS: [R][S]
- CP/M: [F]
-
- QUICK EXTRACT, The Text-File Passage-Extraction Program: An essential
- tool for writes and software developers, QEXTRACT efficiently gathers
- and copies user-selected passages from an existing file to a second,
- new file without affecting the original. May be used as simply as
- entering filenames, yet provides various options for those who need or
- want them. Works with virtually ANY word processor or text editor. A
- "must-have" for anyone who works with text files of any kind. [R][S]
-
- QUICK HELP AND QUICK TEXT: Two separate programs for the price of one!
- You're using a dedicated version of QHELP right now (modified to run
- only QORDER's text file). QTEXT.COM is a very small, fast, single-file
- alternative. (If a self-running README.COM or similarly-named program
- accompanies the program you're now using, it's a copy of QTEXT.COM.)
- Both programs format and present ordinary text files created by
- virtually any word processor. QHELP automatically formats screen or
- printer output from a menu-driven environment. QTEXT is for simpler
- applications--often used for one- or two-screen text.
- One copy of QHELP can run an unlimited number of text files. For
- example, you might have one general text file with several sections,
- each providing a brief screen or two about, say, word processing, data
- processing, etc. In turn, each such section might end with a comment
- such as "type QHELP PROGRAMX to learn more about PROGRAMX." QHELP
- automatically finds and runs a default file ending with ".HLP" when the
- user types QHELP (which may be renamed HELP, if you prefer). By
- appending the name of any file ending with the ".HLP" suffix (suffix
- may be omitted), that file is run instead. The file for the earlier
- example would be named PROGRAMX.HLP.
- Both programs are indispensable for providing "how-to"
- information for colleagues, family members and others using your
- computers or for whom you provide advice and assistance. Licenses also
- are available for software developers and other distributors to include
- these programs with their products. [R][S]
-
- QWIKMATH: The most comprehensive programmers' calculator on the market
- today--providing extensive features while being easy to use. It offers:
- * A complete range of arithmetic and bitwise operators.
- * Values may be entered in binary, octal, decimal or hexadecimal,
- with results always displayed in all radices (as well as their
- ASCII or extended scan code equivalents, where applicable).
- * A special "Character" value-entry mode permits you to press any
- ASCII or extended scan code key(s) and instantly see their values
- in all of the above radices, plus the visual character or symbol
- which would be displayed if that value were used for screen
- output.
- * The ability to perform calculations in 32-bit, 16-bit and 8-bit
- values.
- * A 16-level "undo" feature to escape erroneous entries or freely
- experiment in a "what if" session without losing the results of
- prior operations.
- * The ability to freely combine and move between all of the above
- conditions at any time at the touch of a key.
- * Context-sensitive, built-in help screens.
- * Executable as a stand-alone or "stay-resident" program. (The user
- may freely alter the TSR "hotkey" at any time.)
- * After installation, results of the most recent operation and user
- configuration preferences are automatically saved. They may be
- acted upon, discarded, or altered at will. [R][S]
-
- 9 O'CLOCK (MS-DOS/PC-DOS only) This is the COMPLETE time-tracking
- system--with extensive features while easy to use. It can time up to
- nine simultaneous events--even while your computer isn't running. Each
- clock may have an attached note and tracking code . An alarm clock can
- pop up a reminder of your choice while foreground programs run.
- Available in two versions, 9 O'CLOCK PROFESSIONAL provides extensive
- billing features for later analysis or printout with the accompanying
- advanced data base manager. For those who don't bill for their time,
- our 9 O'CLOCK PERSONAL replaces financial functions with expanded clock
- attached-note capabilities. 9 O'CLOCK may be run as a TSR (background)
- program or a stand-alone application, and can export its data to files
- compatible with most word processor, data base and spreadsheet
- programs. Its own virtually unlimited data base holds more than 2
- billion records. 9 O'CLOCK PERSONAL: [R][S] 9 O'CLOCK PRFOESSIONAL: [R]
-
- OTHER PRODUCTS: Advocate Enterprises offers a variety of other software
- products--available for public sale and as private, dedicated products.
- Staff also serve as consultants on computer applications, systems and
- more. A complete typesetting and graphic design department provides
- true phototypesetting, layout and related services directly from
- virtually any file or from hardcopy originals. Feel free to contact us
- at the address or voice/modem phone numbers provided on the request
- form in the last section.
- ~ (Section 3)
- << EZSYSTEM PUBLISHING PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS >>
-
- The following products are for typesetters, desktop publishers and
- those who work with files for these environments. Additional products
- are planned, and others may be created on request. Have a need or idea?
- Contact us! Our address and voice/modem phone lines appear in the
- final, request-form section. Codes at the end of each product
- description are defined in Section 1.
-
- EASYTYPE: Our flagship EZSYSTEM program, EASYTYPE, The Intelligent Word
- Processing to Typesetting Translator, remarkably converts files from
- virtually any word processing program directly into a typesetting file
- for virtually any typesetting system. (A single copy can be used with
- MULTIPLE typesetters!) All "soft" and "hard" line ends (those which
- wrap around during reformatting and those which don't, respectively)
- are preserved. All other codes are translated--NOT discarded or
- passed through unchecked as in most alternatives. "Open" and "Close"
- quotation marks are converted perfectly--eliminating THAT headache
- forever. Macro keys, which add tremendous power if and when desired,
- are a keystroke away. Personal preferences can be saved to an unlimited
- number of permanent Configuration Files for future use. EASYTYPE is
- extremely easy to use, yet offers the most sophisticated capabilities
- for those who need them. We could say so much more about this product,
- but space confines us. We'll only add that unsolicited compliments have
- confirmed that EASYTYPE is better--and faster--than the comparable
- product by the leading typesetting manufacturer, Compugraphic, itself.
- Once tried, you won't be able to get along without it. Period. [R][S]
-
- EZREMAKE: Remember how problematic it was to remake selected passages
- after outputting type? You wasted time resetting the whole job. Or, you
- output a section but missed a critical code or bit of text? Or, you set
- changes separately and crossed your fingers nobody would ever use the
- unfixed original later? Or . . . .With EZREMAKE those days are gone
- forever. EZREMAKE extracts ONLY the passages you want, automatically
- accompanied by just the right formatting codes! Note: A comparable
- program, QEXTRACT, is available for direct use on ordinary word
- processor files which don't involve typesetting or desktop publishing
- codes. [R][S]
-
- EZFORMAT: (MS-DOS/PC-DOS only) This program provides a variety of
- invaluable, powerful, yet easy-to-use services for your typesetting
- files. Want to break it into smaller units? You can do so in various
- ways. Want "step-and-repeat" capabilities? With EZFORMAT, you've got
- it, again complete with options to spare. Best of all, do you want to
- have TOTAL pagination control of a publication project? Here, this tool
- REALLY shines! EZFORMAT can break pages to a specified number of lines,
- add headers and footers (each of which may be varied for left- and
- right-hand pages, and each of which can be restylized at any point),
- leave a defined amount of for artwork to be stripped later and much,
- much more! Other features (too numerous to list here) include the
- ability to keep charts or any other text together as a unit rather than
- allow it to split across pages. And in all cases, you can later freely
- edit the file without affecting EZFORMAT's ability to reapply the same
- instructions again and again. Difficult to use? Not at all! The simple
- codes you insert probably are as easy or easier than those you now use
- for your typesetting editor program. (Most features even can be entered
- from an EZFORMAT menu, if you prefer.) [F]
- ~ (Section 4)
- << CREDITS >>
-
- QUICK EXTRACT, QEXTRACT, QUICK TEXT, QTEXT, QUICK HELP, QHELP, ADIR,
- ATREE, ASCOUT, CDX, CHANGE DIRECTORY EXTENDED, DIRUTILS, QWIKMATH,
- 9OCLOCK, 9OLOG, EZSYSTEM Publishing Productivity Tools, EASYTYPE, EASY
- REMAKE, EZREMAKE, EZFORMAT and EASY FORMAT are trademarks of, and
- copyright (c) 1986-90 by, J.W. Olsen / Advocate Enterprises, Ltd., all
- rights reserved.
- Compugraphic is a registered trademark of Agfa/Compugraphic.
- WordStar is a registered trademark of MicroPro Corporation.
- ~ (Section 5)
- ******** ADVOCATE ENTERPRISES LICENSE / UPGRADE REQUEST FORM ********
- Fees are for single-user or single-site licenses. Inquire for others.
- Offers subject to change without notice. Orders: ADVOCATE ENTERPRISES,
- 117 W. Harrison Bldg., 6th Floor Mail Stop A-408, Chicago, IL 60605.
- Info: 312-939-3300 (voice, weekdays) or 312-939-4411 (modem, 24 hrs.).
- ***********************************************************************
-
- Product Shareware Trial [a] Registered Total
- DIR UTILITIES ____ x $10.00 -or- ____ x [b] = $_________
- 9 O'CLOCK ____ x 10.00 -or- ____ x [c] = _________
- QHELP/QTEXT ____ x 10.00 -or- ____ x [d] = _________
- QUICK EXTRACT ____ x 10.00 -or- ____ x $19.95 = _________
- QWIKMATH ____ x 10.00 -or- ____ x 24.95 = _________
- EASYTYPE ____ x 10.00 -or- ____ x 49.95 = _________
- EZREMAKE ____ x 10.00 -or- ____ x 39.95 = _________
- EZFORMAT ...................... ____ x 20.00[e] = _________
- Quantity: ____ Subtotal: $_________
- For "Quantity" of 2 or more, see table below.......DISCOUNT: -_________
- Upgrade(s) [circle products above] ____ x $10.00 = +_________
- Outside the U.S./Canada, please add $5.00 foreign shipping: +_________
- [U.S. dollars only, drawn on U.S. bank] TOTAL ENCLOSED: $_________
-
- NOTES: [a] SHAREWARE handling fee may be applied to registration of
- same product within 90 days. [b] DIRUTILS: $30 for complete package;
- or, $15 for first member program, $5 each additional program ordered at
- the same time. [c] 9 O'CLOCK: PROFESSIONAL version, $69.95, PERSONAL
- version, $29.95. [d] QHELP/QTEXT: $39.95 for-profit corporate version,
- $19.95 individual/nonprofit version. [e] PRE-RELEASE EARLY-BIRD SAVINGS
- RESERVATION: Substantial price increase planned upon formal release.
-
- ____ Contact me about software for special applications.
- ____ Contact me about a distributorship license.
- **** DISCOUNTS ****
- name______________________________________________ Registrations %
- 2-5..............20
- address____________________________________________ 6-50 ............30
- 51-100...........40
- city/state/zip_____________________________________ 101-250..........45
- 251-500..........50
- daytime phone ( ) ____________________________ 501+........Inquire
- *******************
- operating system: ____ CP/M--enter CP/M make/model: ___________________
- ____ MS-DOS/PC-DOS--circle DOS disk type: 3.5" 5.25"
-
- [FOR OFFICE USE] R:__________ F:_________ Referral #: [INAPPLICABLE]
- Reg #:___________________________________ PRODUCTS/AEORDER.WSD [19D0]
- ~