Re: Software Quandary

[themaples@worldnet.att.net (Bruce Maples)]

On 18 Feb 1997 03:11:53 GMT, nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates) wrote:

>> Is there a list somewhere of GS software that includes its
>> distribution status reguarding if it is freeware, shareware,
>> commercial or what?  And what about the number of its latest
>> revision?
>
>   Not currently, to my knowledge. There's a fair amount of software
>out there, and building a list would take quite some time. Maybe after
>I get some more work done on some other FAQs would I consider building
>such a list myself.

This might be something I'd be willing to work on.  Fairly simple and
non-technical.  :)

One would have to limit it, to some extent, at least at first.  But,
it would certainly be doable.

And, it would be a good start on my "What You Can Do Now" booklet.

Anyone want to help?  Like, take a certain category?

Here's a first take on what would have to be included:

Category			(WP, SS, DB, Game, Language, etc.)
Platform			(8-bit, 16-bit, special)
Title			(Title! :)
Commercial Status	(PD, Freeware, Shareware, Commercial)
Availability Status		(Download, Purchase, NA)
Available At:		(Company, HTML site, FTP site, BBS, used)

Simple database ought to do the trick.  Post it occasionally on CSA2.

Bruce


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