Re: Supplying 'getting started' software-- GSAUG

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

ladyphoenixxii@my-deja.com writes ...
> 
> In article <392C293D.B9DEA04D@swbell.net>,
>   rubywand@swbell.net wrote:
> >
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> > There should be some clear, easy way for users to obtain
> > basic startup software on disk via mail at a sane price.
> >
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> > So, what software should be in a 'getting started' package 
> > and how should we arrange for getting the diskettes to new users?
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> 
> I've been re-elected to head GSAUG's GS SIG.  Do to the slow attrition of GS
> owners attending meetings it's become obvious that we need to do something
> that would benefit people who can't or don't want to go online.  Software by
> itself isairly easyo come by but written instructions or videos would be
> important too.  I took note of your request for such software last year.
> One of the problems that I have addressed with the GSAUG board is that
> we have an aggreement with Apple Inc to sell systemoftware only to GSAUG
> members.  And I want to get permission to copy the system 6.0.1 manual.

     A System 6.0.1 book is a great idea! A problem with Apple's System
manuals is that they tend to be large and loaded with fluff. They tell you
about windows and mouse clicking but pretty well avoid delivering much hard
information. (It's like going to the IIgs User's Manual for information about
the IIgs.)

     The best System 6 book I've seen is the one put together by Jerry Kindall
for Quality Computers. Perhaps he would agree to let you make copies, add info
for v6.0.1, and sell the manual (perhaps as sheets punched for loose leaf) for
enough to pay for the paper, printing, and postage. (Jerry can be contacted
via his web site: http://www.manual.com/apple2/ )


> We also honor stware copywrite.  I will talk to our disk librarian
> about putting together a disk such as you propose.  Until we get the
> go ahead from Apple it will be
> available only to members ($25 per annum).
> We have a GS disk library of
> almost 500 3.5" disks.  We are looking to acquire a copy of the
> Sacramento/Davis library.  And we have II/c,IIe,IIc+ library as well as the
> Mac library which is offering CDs now.
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     What about having a $5/yr membership for non-resident members? Say,
anyone outside your county could get a GSAUG 'internet membership' and be able
to order disks from your library for disk cost + shipping. The library
contents could be listed on your web site.



Rubywand