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        HOW TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL SOFTWARE CREATIONS DISTRIBUTION SITE
                           Updated - February 8, 1994
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Want to attract more callers?  We have a great way to help you increase the 
popularity of your BBS, while you help us distribute our programs to your 
callers!

Become part of our Distribution Network by carrying a file section that 
contains every Software Creations program available as shareware.  We will 
list you as an official distribution node and assign you a site number.
Once you are in our network, we will send people to your BBS to go get the 
latest files.


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                               HOW TO GET STARTED
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1) Create a file section on your BBS for Software Creations releases.  

2) Download the distribution files from library #38 on Software Creations
   and post them in the file area on your BBS you created in Step #1.  We 
   have created two versions of the distribution files, one large file called 
   ALL_SWC.ZIP, and several smaller files called ALLSWCxx.ZIP  Download 
   either the large file or the smaller ones, and place the files from within 
   these ZIPs in the file section you created in Step 1.  

   Note that there are numerous add-on files in Library 3 for Picture Puzzle
   and Jetpack.  These add-ons are not included in our distribution files, 
   as they are not Software Creations releases.  It is your choice if you
   wish to carry these files.

   If you have FidoNet access, you can FREQ FILES.TXT from 1:322/601 for
   a list of our distribution files.  We presently do not have TIC access,
   but this will be added in the future.

   If you would prefer to just have the files mailed to you instead of
   downloading them (especially if you wished to avoid a gigantic initial
   download,) there is another option available.  You can log into the 
   Software Creations BBS and order the file section on diskettes.  Drop a
   note to "Glenn Brensinger" and ask for the distribution files.  Note that
   the distribution files are available only on 1.44M diskettes.  There is 
   no charge for mailing you the file sections.


3) If your BBS automatically imports FILE_ID.DIZ descriptions on uploads, 
   you don't have to do anything more with the files.  If not, then you can
   download DIR3.ZIP from Library 38 for complete descriptions of all our
   release files.  This is a PCBoard DIR file, so you may need to convert it
   to whatever format your BBS uses.
   
4) Once the file sections are ready, you must fill out the application script 
   and apply for an official node number.  You do this by entering "OPEN 4" 
   from the main BBS menu.  After you have filled out all the information in 
   this special script, you must then leave a private message to "Glenn 
   Brensinger" on the Main Board on Software Creations.  You will then be 
   assigned a number which will be left in a message to you on Software
   Creations.

Once you are set up, you can use your node number anywhere on your BBS that 
you like.  Use the fact that you're an official Software Creations 
Distribution Site to your advantage!  If your local area maintains a monthly 
BBS list, mention that you're an official Software Creations site!   That 
usually gets extra callers to your BBS!  

Software Creations has two requirements for Distribution Sites:

1) You must keep the files on your system up to date.  This involves 
   downloading the latest files as they become available.  We prefer that you 
   get the files from us to ensure that they are legitimate releases.

2) Your must run a SHAREWARE BBS.  We have no problems with BBS's that carry 
Adult areas or echos, however we will not accept BBS's that carry commercial 
software or registered versions of shareware.


THAT'S IT!  It's simple, fast and easy!!  We look forward to helping your BBS
grow.  If you have any questions or comments contact Glenn Brensinger, the 
Sysop of Software Creations.

Software Creations
26 Harris St.
Clinton, MA 01510 
(508) 368-7036  2400-14.4kbps US Robotics - Public Lines
(508) 368-7139  2400-16.8kbps US Robotics - Full Member Lines
(508) 365-9352  28.8kbps Hayes Optima     - Full Member Lines
