Msg: 224 *Conference*
07-12-91 21:53:10
From: BOB OLKEN
To : SYSOP
Subj: CATALOG DISK
Just in case I don't make it tomorrow or we don't have time to speak, I would like to offer up a few thoughts. I thought the disk was generally well thought out and easy to use. It is not immediately evident to the novice user that your "help" function is a comprehensive guide to the files. I would suggest renaming it "introduction" or indicate in the opening text that accessing this are will give the user a comprehensive guide to the technical aspects of the files, their extensions, and their use vis-a-vis the Model 100 or 200. I had forgotten what a great program "list.com" is all unto itself. I'd gotten spoiled on the built in viewers in XTREE and other utilities. However, I remember in my early MS-DOS days what a relief it was to find that this program existed. I think you should make it clear in the opening screen or in the help area that this is a stand-alone program and extremely useful in applications other than the disk. Making reference to this freebie utility as a bonus might help you garner orders and help guilt trip those who receive it into forwarding the $5.00 fee you are requesting. We take it for granted in the shareware-user community, but there are plenty of folks out there who are forking over $3.00 or more to shareware vendors just for the "list.com" program on disk. Here you are are providing it and the catalog for just $2.00 more. Such a deal! Don't keep it a secret.