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║ SeedMaster Registration Information ║
║ Copyright (C) 1988, 1989, 1990 White Harvest Software, Inc. ║
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WELCOME TO SEEDMASTER!
Your personal computer is now a powerful Bible study tool. SeedMaster
combines the entire Bible, an exhaustive word list, advanced concor-
dance searches, personal commentary entry, and a sermon/lesson notepad.
All in an easy to learn, easy to use, windowed program with context
sensitive help every step of the way!
This scrolling file contains the following sections:
* Value of Registering SeedMaster
* Registration Process
* What if I can't afford $30?
* Can I get a new, unregistered copy of SeedMaster directly from WHS?
* What about enhanced versions of SeedMaster?
* What about other Bible versions?
* Windows 3.0
* Availability on the Macintosh
* What if I have comments or questions about SeedMaster?
* Why distribute SeedMaster this way?
* Technical Recognition
* Trademark Notices
VALUE OF REGISTERING SEEDMASTER
Locating a non-indexed KJV Bible text for $30, moreover a complete,
powerful Bible concordance package, notepad and commentary functions
with context sensitive help and full documentation is DIFFICULT. We
believe most people will appreciate our efforts in creating SeedMaster
and will honor our request to register this unique package.
SeedMaster is being distributed in a unique way. We have created
SeedMaster for broad distribution and, under certain conditions, permit
you to copy and distribute the KJV version to others. PLEASE READ THE
CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE DISTRIB.DOC FILE BEFORE YOU GIVE ANYONE ELSE
A COPY. Although we ask you to send in a registration form and
"registration fee" (if you find the software useful), you are under no
obligation to do so. If you choose to register your copy, you will
receive:
* The latest version of SeedMaster.
* A complete documentation manual (82 pages including index).
* Our heartfelt thanks.
You will also be notified of the availability of:
* Program Updates
* Enhanced Versions
* Additional Bible Versions
REGISTRATION PROCESS
The registration fee is $30. After you finish viewing this file you can
print a registration form from the Help menu. (Make sure your printer is
on, etc.) Checks, VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Send the form to:
White Harvest Software, Inc.
PO Box 97153
Raleigh, NC 27624-7153
Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Checks may require extra time.
WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD $30?
Fine. Please use SeedMaster anyway - and pass it on to a few
hundred of your very closest friends.
CAN I GET A NEW, UNREGISTERED COPY OF SEEDMASTER DIRECTLY FROM YOU?
Yes. There is a small charge for the diskettes and shipping costs
(see the registration form). If you are an unregistered user, you
can elect to pay the registration fee upon requesting a new copy.
WHAT ABOUT ENHANCED VERSIONS OF SEEDMASTER?
As we improve the product, registered SeedMaster users will be informed
of new releases. We have quite a list of potential enhancements!
WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIBLE VERSIONS?
* Theoretically, SeedMaster is compatible with any Bible version (includ-
ing transliterated Hebrew and Greek). We want to make as many available
as possible. As of September, 1990, SeedMaster is available in the GNT
(UBS Greek New Testament), KJV, NIV, RSV and RVA (Spanish) texts.
* Since most Bible texts other than the KJV are copyrighted (and require
royalty payments on our part), they cannot be freely distributed and
must be purchased directly from us. We will make every effort to keep
the cost as low as possible. See the registration form for versions and
prices. Or write us for availability of specific versions you don't see
there.
WINDOWS 3.0
Our next project (we think!). We have no idea how long it will take,
but it will be intended to supplement, not replace, the existing,
character-based program. Since SeedMaster is already written in C and
the design is largely SAA compatible, we're starting off in good shape.
If you want to think about getting hardware for Windows 3.0 (for use
with the planned SeedMaster version and a zillion other future
programs) we would suggest:
- 12MHz 80286 minimum (16MHz 80386sx strongly recommended)
- 2MB RAM minimum
- Ideally, color VGA monitor w/ 16-bit VGA Card. (At least get
something better than a CGA monitor/card.)
- Microsoft mouse (our favorite, Logitech is OK too).
AVAILABILITY ON THE MACINTOSH
We've purchased a Mac and a C compiler. However, it appears we'll be
doing a Microsoft Windows 3.0 version first. While you may find some
programs that run on both IBM and the Mac, we suspect that they may not
work very well on either. When we develop a "Mac" version, it will be
designed for the complete Mac environment, not as a "retro-fit" of an
IBM-oriented product. That will take time.
WHAT IF I HAVE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT SEEDMASTER?
* Write us. WHS, Dept Help, POB 97153, Raleigh, NC 27624-7153
* Call our BBS. (919) 846-2141 2400-N-8-1 We will attempt to respond
to inquiries in the evenings, M-F. To be reasonably certain your
question has been answered, wait at least 24 hours before checking
for a reply.
* We would deeply appreciate your WRITTEN critiques (that way we have
a record--feel free to supplement verbally later). Be gentle, but
direct. Please include your user registration number and phone number.
WHY DISTRIBUTE SEEDMASTER THIS WAY?
There are several answers to this question:
* It simply distributes God's word. After all, byte for byte, we are
not the authors of the majority of this package, God is!
* We would sincerely like to have as many people benefit from the
SeedMaster product as possible.
* One of the freely distributed Bible study software programs is
produced by a non-Christian group - supplemented with their own
propaganda. We feel the Bible can say what it says, without any
"help". The existence of a "Christian" Shareware alternative is
also needed to demonstrate that a profit motive is not the only
reason Christians would develop Bible study software.
* Most Bible study software is simply too expensive (but it's gotten
cheaper since SeedMaster was released!).
There are two valid reasons to support a high price for software,
marketing costs and user support.
- SeedMaster's Shareware distribution process eliminates the lion's
share of marketing costs.
- The level of user support (and hence, its cost) should not be a
forced option included in the price of the software. We have
attempted to create a software and documentation package that is
largely self-supporting. Admittedly, the church is probably not
the most technologically adept segment of society. As a result,
some users may require more "hand-holding" as they enter the world
of computers. However, today there are few pastors, laymen or
seminary students who do not have access to someone knowledgeable
enough about computers to assist them with their questions. Many
of these users probably would prefer assistance from a live body
rather than a phone line, especially if it could save them several
hundred dollars. One of our goals is to offer this opportunity to
our users.
TECHNICAL RECOGNITION
This software was developed using the Microsoft C Optimizing Compiler.
The "C" language is great, structured enough to be manageable, but
"loose" enough to allow you to be productive. The Microsoft C compiler
also comes with the Codeview debugger, an extremely valuable asset.
It cut development and debugging time by an exponential factor.
The screen/window handling functions are Vermont Creative Software's
"Vermont Views". The value of this development tool is the degree of
control they provide the developer. Almost anything can be accom-
plished with enough thought, and there is a rich set of options
available for almost any function. Our main complaint is the lack of
mouse support (it actually disables the mouse!). This is one of the
major reasons we are looking to Windows 3.0.
TRADEMARK NOTICES
WordPerfect is a trademark of WordPerfect Corp.
Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Vermont Views is a trademarks of Vermont Creative Software.
Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Corp.
IBM is a trademark of IBM Corp.