          

                                  Catalog

                            Fall/Winter 1994-95

                           FERGUSON ENTERPRISES
                               RR1 box 238 
                       Manchester South Dakota 57353

                            Voice: 605-546-2366
                             FAX: 605-546-2212

                                August 1994

This catalog may be reproduced, copied, and distributed freely.   

This catalog will be updated and shipped out to you once a year
in the format you have requested.

If you would like to request updates during the year, you will
need to contact us.

To order any of the following products in this catalog please
call or write. For monthly specials, please call.  

We except Mastercard,  Visa, Discover, and American Express,
prepaid, cash, personal checks require 2 weeks to clear. 

We have leasing available with Studebaker-Worthington Leasing
Corp. For business's only.  They approve leases for equipment and
software, (minimum of $1000.)  There is no maximum. Monthly
payments will depend on the cost of equipment leased, please call
for quote. 

 All brand names are the property of their respective companies.
Manufacturer's warranty on computer components and software.
Defective parts will be repaired or replaced at our discretion.   

Our shipping and handling charges have been slightly modified,
due to the increase in shipping charges, and please make note of
the new Foreign shipping policy.

All orders within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Shipping and
handling charges will be a Minimum of $10.00, for CD's, software,
Hardware, and Speech Boards, Scanners $25.00 shipping, and
Computers $50.00 Minimum shipping. All software, and hardware
will be fully insured.

All Foreign orders, Minimum shipping of one-half pound $15.00,
please include Shipping and handling charges of $20.00, for the
first pound, add $6.00 per pound there
after,on CD's, software, Hardware,and speech boards. Please call
for shipping/handling on Computers, printers, and scanners. All
foreign orders will be shipped Airmail, and fully insured,
unless otherwise specified in your order. 

Please order by part number and description, and please specify
disk size when ordering.

South dakota residents please include sales tax.

All prices and availability of equipment and software are subject
to change without notice. 

Many other items - software and hardware are available.  Please
call us.  We  also have CD-ROM'S in our store, and ready to ship. 

Ferguson Enterprises does scanning and character recognition plus
editing at $0.35 per page (one sided) for the first 50 pages then
$0.25 per page there after - plus shipping and handling. 


Table of Contents

Specialty Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .3

Text Recognition Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .1

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .1

Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .3

Games by Richard De Steno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .3

Parsons Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .3

Tutorials on Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .4

TopDot Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .4

Flip Track Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .4

Talk-To-Me Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .5

Specialty Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .5

Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .5

Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .6

Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .6

Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .6

Scanner Bundles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .6

Miscellaneous items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .7

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .7

Disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .7

Description of Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .7

Special Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .7

ASAP, Automatic Screen Access Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .7

Contact Tracking System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .9

Talking Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 10

Scantune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 11

Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 11

PC Typer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 12

MegaDots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 14

Discover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 15

ZoomText . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 18

ZOOMTEXT Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 18

LP-DOS Delux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 19

LP-DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 19

Specialty Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 19

Synthesizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 19

DoubleTalk PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 19

DOUBLETALK LT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 21

LiteTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 21

DECTALK PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 22

DECTALK EXPRESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 24

SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 26

The RandomHouse Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 26

The Elements Of Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 27

Inside information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 27

Gofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 27

WordFinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 28

Parsons Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 28

Final Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 29


                            Specialty Software
                        Part Number, Product, Price

SSW-10001 ASAP Software (Automatic Screen Access Program) $525.00
SHW-80002 ASAP Classic (DoubleTalk and ASAP) 
     with deluxe speaker $805.00
SHW-80003 ASAP Lite (LiteTalk and ASAP) $895.00
SHW-80007 ASAP and DoubleTalk LT $835.00
SSW-10002 Vocal-Eyes $450.00
SHW-80004 Reserved
SSW-10003 Reserved
SSW-10004 ZoomText $495.00
SSW-10005 ZoomText Plus $595.00
SSW-10006 LP-DOS Deluxe $595.00
SSW-10007 LP-DOS $495.00
SSW-10012 Duxbury (Braille translator) $495.00
SSW-10013 HotDots (braille translator) $350.00
SSW-10014 MegaDots(braille translator) $500.00
SSW-10015 Magic (screen magnification software) $79.99
SSW-10016 Magic Deluxe (screen magnification software) $295.00    
 
Site licenses are available for ASAP and Vocal-Eyes. Please call
for price.            

                         Text Recognition Software
                        Part Number, Product, Price

TSW-20001 OmniPage Professional $759.99
TSW-20002 Discover 386 (OCR software)   $595.99
TSW-20003 ReadRight 2.01 $409.99
TSW-20004 ReadRight for Windows V3.11 or V3.0 $449.99
TSW-20005 Recognita Plus (V2.0 English) $295.00
TSW-20006 Recognita Plus V2.0 (America) with 4 languages,
     English,  Spanish, French, and Portuguese $395.00
TSW-20007 Recognita PlusV2.0 (International) with 80 European     
     languages $549.99   

                                Software  
                        Part Number, Product, Price

SW-30000 Novell DOS 7 $95.00
SW-30001 MSDOS v6.02 $99.00
SW-30002 Windows NT $375.00
SW-30003 Microsoft Windows v3.11 $69.00
SW-30004 Definitions Plus $79.00
SW-30005 Excel for Windows $189.00
SW-30006 Visual Basic $199.00
SW-30007 Works $99.00
SW-30008 Money (for Windows) $69.95
SW-30009 Publisher $199.99
SW-30010 PC Index $59.00
SW-30011 WordStar V7.0 $289.00
SW-30012 WordStar for Windows $99.95
SW-30013 WordPerfect V6.0 $345.00
SW-30014 Q And A 4.0 $289.00
SW-30015 Norton Utilities $169.99
SW-30016 Norton Antivirus $119.99
SW-30017 Inside Information $49.95
SW-30018 The Elements Of Style (By Strunk and White) $39.95
SW-30019 Word Finder $42.95
SW-30020 Gofer $39.95
SW-30021 The American HeritageDictionary 3rd edition
     (on disk) $59.95        
SW-30022 The RandomHouse Encyclopedia (on disk) $69.95
SW-30023 RandomHouse Websters electronic dictionary    $59.95
SW-30024 Grammatik $69.95
SW-30025 Stedman'S 25 Plus MedicalDictionary (spell checker 
     only) $99.00 
SW-30026 Stedmans Electronic Medical Dictionary $99.00
SW-30027 Quick Books (accounting program)    $129.95
SW-30028 FastFonts (fonts for this package listed below)    
$99.95    
SW-30029 All Fonts (for home)    $59.95
SW-30030 All Fonts (for business)  $59.95
SW-30031 DesqView(from Quarterdeck)     $99.95
SW-30032 DesqView 386 (QEMM bundled with DesqView)     $149.00
SW-30033 QEMM 386 $99.95
SW-30034 Checkit -Plus(PC diagnostic software includes MenuWorks, 
    and Disk Labeler Supreme)     $129.00 
SW-30035 Procomm Plus (communications software)     $99.00
SW-30036 PrintShop Deluxe
     (Comes with graphics to make your own   cards). $79.95
SW-30037 PrintShop Companion (Make your own envelopes for your    
     PrintShop cards.)   $39.95 
SW-30038 Instant Artist (Create your own cards,
     banners, posters    and more.)     $79.95 
SW-30039 Express Publisher $149.95
SW-30040 Quicken V6.0    $69.00
SW-30041 386 Max (Memory Manager) by Qualetus     $99.99
SW-30042 PC PaintBrush plus v5.0 (for DOS)   $129.99
SW-30043 Power Search (Lets you search for files) $79.99 
SW-30044 Stedman's Pocket (Medical Dictionary with           
     Definitions, with 40,000 medical terms $69.00
    SW-30045 Plan Maker   $129.95
SW-30046 Photo Finish (for Windows)     $199.99
SW-30047 Reserved
SW-30048 Act (Data Manager)By Symantec  $299.99
SW-30049 WordPerfect for  Office   $249.00
SW-30050 Data Perfect    $349.99
SW-30051 SuperStore $69.99
SW-30052 SuperStore Pro  $149.95
SW-30053 NoteWorthy (A pop-up note pad.) Was design to work with  
     speech.   $69.00 
SW-30054 CalcWorthy (A pop-up calculator.) Was designed to work   
     with speech.   $49.00 
SW-30055 NoteWorthy/CalcWorthy Combo   $99.00
SW-30056 CakeWalk (Music Sequencer for DOS)  $99.99
SW-30057 DOS Fax Pro     $79.95
SW-30058 States/Metric bundle (states lets you find the two-      
     letter abreviation for each state.)  (Metric gives you the   
     equivilant measurements in temperature, degrees, and more,   
     in metric conversion.) by Richard De Steno   $20.00 
SW-30059 WordPerfect 6.0 Upgrade for DOS $149.00
SW-30060 Sequencer Plus Gold (Voyetra's professional Sequencing   
  software) $199.00
SW-30061 Sequencer Plus Classic $119.95
SW-30062 Sequencer Plus JR $69.95
SW-30063 Contact Tracking System $90.00
SW-30064 Talking Directory with tape tutorial $29.00
SW-30065Study $30.00
SW30066 Scantune A spell checker, great for  correcting OCR       
    files $100.00
SW-30067 Readit $20.00
SW-30068 PC Typer (A typing tutorial for Visually impared        
computer users) PC $69.95
SW-30069 Labpack for PC Typer with 5 student disks $49.95
                                   Games
                        Part Number, Product, Price

SW-33000 Baseball (The World Series Baseball game and Information 
     System by Harry Hollingsworth $20.00 
SW-33001 Lost Treasures of Infocom Volume I.  (contains 20 games) 
     These games are text based. $49.95 
SW-33002 Lost Treasures of Infocom Volume II. (Contains 11        
    games.) These games are text based.  $39.95 

                         Games by Richard De Steno
                        Part Number, Product, Price


SW-32000 Destination Mars Let your computer take you to
     Mars.     $20.00 
SW-32001 Run for President  $20.00
SW-32002 Casino v2.0 4 gambling games in 1   $20.00
SW-32003 Atlantic City Black Jack v2.0  $20.00
SW-32004 Sounds Like v3.0 (A word game) $20.00

                           Parsons Technology   
                        Part Number, Product, Price

SW-40000 MoneyCounts Personal V7.5 $35.00
SW-40001 MoneyCountsBusiness Edition    $89.00
SW-40002 MoneyCounts Payroll  $89.00
SW-40003 Form Creator    $49.00
SW-40004 MoneyCounts Tutorial (Manual only)  $19.95
SW-40005 MoneyPlans $49.00
SW-40006 Personal Tax Edge    $49.00
SW-40007 It's Legal 4.0  $69.00
SW-40008 Diet AnalystPersonal Chef bundle    $59.00
SW-40009 Personal Advocate    $69.00
SW-40010 Virucide Plus 3.0    $49.00
SW-40011 Procalc 3D $89.00
SW-40012 BringBack  $35.00
SW-40013 Resident Expert(All versions of DOS)      $49.00
SW-40014 Personal Tax Edge (Planning (only available from October 
    to   January)  $49.00 
SW-40015 QuickVerse 3.0 Comes with Naves Topical Bible $69.00
SW-40016 QuickVerse(New International Version) additional        
translations for use with QuickVerse 2.0     $79.00 
SW-40017 King James     $39.00
SW-40018 New King James  $39.00
SW-40019 Revised Standard     $39.00
SW-40020 New Revised Standard $39.00
SW-40021 New Century Bible    $39.00
SW-40022 The Living Bible     $39.00
SW-40023 Hebrew-Greek Transliterated Bible   $39.00
SW-40024 The New Scofield'sStudy Bible  $39.00
SW-40025 Bible Illustrator    $49.00
SW-40026 GreekTools $49.00
SW-40027 Membership Plus $49.00
SW-40028 Membership Plus Deluxe    $99.00
SW-40029 Naves Topical Bible  $39.00

                           Tutorials on Cassette

The following are Tutorials of commonly used software, and
adaptive software for blind computer users.

                             TopDot Tutorials

TUT-60000 Top Guide to ASAP $20.00
TUT-60001 Top DOS 5.0, and 6.0 $20.00
TUT-60002 The Complete Guide to the Braille 'n Speak $20.00   
     
                           Flip Track Tutorials

TUT-61001 WordPerfect 5.1 $125.00
TUT-61002 What's New in WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS $75.00
TUT-61003 WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS $125.00
TUT-61004 Advanced WordPerfect 5.1 $125.00
TUT-61005 DeskTop Publishing with WordPerfect 5.1 $125.00
TUT-61006 MicroSoft Word for DOS 5.5 $125.00
TUT-61007 MS-DOS version 5.0 $125.00
TUT-61008 What's new in DOS 6.0 $75.00
TUT-61009 MS-DOS version 6.0 $125.00
TUT-61010 Introduction to Personal Computing $75.00
TUT-61011 Lotus 1-2-3 release 2.01 and 2.2 $125.00
TUT-61012 Lotus 1-2-3 release 2.3 $125.00
TUT-61013 Lotus 1-2-3 release 2.4 $125.00
TUT-61014 Lotus 1-2-3 release 3.0 and 3.1 $125.00
TUT-61015 Lotus 1-2-3 release 3.4 $125.00
TUT-61016 Advanced Lotus release 2.X $125.00
TUT-61017 Advanced Lotus 1-2-3 release 3.0 and 3.1 $125.00
TUT-61018 dBase III Plus $175.00
TUT-61019 dBase IV version 2 $175.00
TUT-61020 Advanced dBase IV version 2 $175.00
TUT-61021 Paradox 2-3.5 (Comprehensive) $175.00
TUT-61022 Using Paradox 4.X $95.00
TUT-61023 Creating a Database with Paradox 4.X $95.00
TUT-61024 Advanced Paradox-Managing Data $95.00
TUT-61025Advanced Paradox-Personal Programmer $95.00

                           Talk-To-Me Tutorials

TUT-62000 MS-DOS (Covers versions up to 5.0 $75.00
TUT-62001 Go-WordPerfect 5.1 $75.00
TUT-62002 Go-1-2-3 (Lotus up to version 2.2 $75.00
TUT-62003 Go-dBase (covers dBase III Plus) $75.00
TUT-62004 Go-Online (Procom and Procom Plus $75.00

                           Specialty Hardware   
                        Part Number, Product, Price

SHW-80000 LiteTalk (External Speech Synthesizer)  $495.00   
SHW-80001 DoubleTalk(IBM PC compatible internal card   with     
deluxe speaker)     $289.99 
SHW-80002 DoubleTalk LT (external speech synthesizer) $310.00
SHW-80008 Sounding Board (internal speech Synthesizer) $395.00
SHW-80009 Sounding Board LT (external speech Synthesizer) $395.00 
SHW-80010 Sounding Board XE Speech Synthesizer    $395.00
SHW-80011 DecTalk PC (internal speech Synthesizer)   $1195.00     
SHW-80012 DECTALK Express (External) Speech Synthesizer $1195.00 
     
                                Printers   
                        Part Number, Product, Price

HWP-70001 Star NX-1001 Multi-Font $179.00
HWP-70002 Star NX-1020 Rainbow $219.00
HWP-70003 Star NX-2415 $395.00
HWP-70004 Epson LQ570 Plus $325.00
HWP-70005 Star NX-2450 Rainbow $310.00
HWP-70006 Star XR-1020 Multi-Font $429.00
HWP-70007 Star XR-1520 Multi-Font $519.00
HWP-70008 Star XB-2420 Multi-Font $569.00
HWP-70009 Star XB-2425 Multi-Font $625.00
HWP-70010 Panasonic KXP4440 Laser Printer $1159.00
HWP-70011 Panasonic KXP2023 $249.00
HWP-70012 Star LS5EX Laser Printer $739.00
HWP-70013 Star LS5TT Laser Printer $769.00
HWP-70014 Star SJ48 Ink-Jet (portable printer) $320.00
HWP-70015 Star SJ48 Plus (comes with cut-sheet feeder) $309.00
HWP-70016 Star SJ144 Thermal Transfer Printer(with Color         
capabilities) $429.00 
HWP70017  Lexmark 10R Laser 
     Printer $1550.00
HWP-70018 Star NX-2480 Rainbow Printer $340.00
                                
                                Computers 
                        Part Number, Product, Price

HWC-73001 486DX-40 MHZ VESA (with desk-top case) call for price
HWC-73002 486DX-40 MHZ VESA (with Mid-Tower case) call for price
HWC-73003 486SLC-33 MHZ Ultra NoteBook with Monochrome display    
  call for price 
HWC-73004 486-SLC 33MHZ Ultra NoteBook with Color
     display Call for Price.

All computers come with 4 megabytes of RAM, and 3.5 (1.44) Floppy
drive, SUPER IDE controller for 2 floppies and 2 hard drives,
Internal CD-ROM drive, 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 1 game
port, 101 keyboard, case with 250 watt power supply, super VGA
video board, Color Super VGA monitor, MS-DOS 6.02, 250 Megabyte
hard drive. Larger hard drives extra, call for prices

                                  Modems
                        Part Number, Product, Price

HWM-74001 Boca Fax/Modem 14,400 BPS (internal) $149.00
HWM-74002 Boca Fax/Modem 14,400 BPS (External) $189.00
HWM-74003 Hayes Accura Fax/Modem 14,400 BPS $189.00
HWM-74004 Hayes Optima Fax/Modem 14,400 BPS $399.99
HWM-74005 Supra Internal Fax/Modem 14,400 BPS $135.00
HWM-74006 Infotel Internal Fax/Modem 14,400 BPS $135.00

                                Scanners   
                        Part number, Product, Price

HWS-90000 MicroTeck ScanMaker II G $700.00
HWS-90001 Data Copy GS-Plus Scanner with SCSI interface card      
     $700.00 
HWS-90002 Microteck ScanMaker 2 Color scanner 600 DPI with SCSI   
     Interface card $900.00  

                             Scanner Bundles 
                        Part Number, Product, Price

HWS-90020 MicroTeck ScanMaker II G with Recognita (English)     
$995.00 
HWS-90021 Data Copy GS Plus Scanner with Recognita (English)      
    $995.00 
HWS-90022 MicroTeck ScanMaker 2 color scanner 600 DPI with       
Recognita (English) $1195.00
HWS-90023 Recognita bundled with the Roll And Read
     Scanner $895.00

                            Miscellaneous items
                        Part Number, Product, Price

                                  Labels
                        Part Number, Product, Price

LBL-50000 clear labels for 3.5", 5.25", disks,
     or CD's,1000 per roll $25.00

                                   Disks
                        Part Number, Product, Price

DSK-53000 3.5" HD unformatted disks per 10 PK $7.50
DSK-53001 3.5" HD unformatted disks per 100 $69.00
DSK-53002 3.5" 720K unformatted disks per 10 PK $5.00
DSK-53003 3.5" HD formatted disks per 10 PK $10.00
DSK-53004 3.5" 720K formatted disks per 100 $79.00

                          Description of Products

The following gives some information about some of the above
items. 

                             Special Software

                  ASAP, Automatic Screen Access Program 
                               by MicroTalk

ASAP is a system for providing blind computer users with access
to applications  software on MS-DOS computers. While there are
other screen access packages available, ASAP takes a whole new
approach to the challenge of providing meaningful speech output
to a variety of screen formats and interface techniques.  Instead
of requiring you to configure the speech system for each program
you use, ASAP determines the appropriate text to speak by
observing the application's  reaction to your commands. In other
words it looks at the screen, just as a sighted user does, and
provides you feedback about what catches the human eye. Since
nearly all programs try to be visually appealing, this approach
works beautifully, and those programs become audacious appealing
too.  Finally, you can use programs like your sighted piers,
concentrating on learning the new application rather than fooling
with the access to that application.  Instead of forcing you to
become a computer expert and do lots of work to identify a screen
layout, ASAP does the job for you.  It automatically focuses on
light bars, soft cursors, pop up windows, and all the other
modern techniques for making software friendlier to the visual
user.  With ASAP you'll praise the new interface styles, too. 
Along with Automatic operation, ASAP features:
     Instant Silence: When you press a key, old speech stops and
ASAP concentrates on the new information associated with the
press of that key.  This prevents you from hearing material that
you've long lost interest in  and allows you to use your valuable
time with current information.       
Turbo browse: ASAP gives you the unique ability to skip over just
a little text. This lets you skip past parts of programs or
displays that you're not interested in or parts that you've
already heard too many times.  The perfect example of a use for
this feature is seen when you request a directory listing with
DOS's dir command. Rarely do you want to hear "volume in drive C
Is unlabeled, directory of C:\". With turbo browse you can skip
such little annoyances at your will. 
     Quick Review: ASAP lets you look at any part of the screen
obtain spellings, determine the phonetic pronunciation of a
letter, and more just by using your computer's numeric keypad.
You don't have to go into a special mode to look at the screen
then exit that mode to get back to work. If you prefer a review
mode ASAP provides one. You can access any review command without
removing your fingers from home row. 
Auto Read: ASAP lets you read an entire document with a single
command. This proves invaluable for reading large amounts of text
without having to move through the material a line at a time. 
When you catch a spot you need to edit you can stop the reading
and take care of the problem. 
Lexicon: ASAP uses a lexicon to treat pronunciations of proper
names and difficult to pronounce words and acronyms.  You can add
as many words as you like to the lexicon. 
Column detection: ASAP can examine the layout of the screen and
restrict reading to the particular column of interest.  This
feature is extremely useful when reading or editing multi-column
documents. 
ASAP requires about 35k of your computer's memory and has the
capability to "load high." With other access systems requiring
much more,ASAP is one of the smallest and absolutely the most
simple and powerful system available. This compact size and raw
power is possible because the ASAP software is written entirely
in assembly language. Assembly language is much tougher for the
programmer, but it gives the user the maximum speed available to
the computer and requires the least amount of memory. After all,
that's what ASAP is all about it--makes your computer do the work
so you can concentrate on the task at hand. 
ASAP is available now from Ferguson Enterprises. It is so
powerful and simple to use that you'll be using the program
within  minutes of receiving the system. 
  It currently supports Accent, Audapter, BrailleMate, Braille 'n
Speak, DEC-TALK, DoubleTalk, Echo, Lap Talk, LiteTalk, Sounding
Board, SynPhonix, and VoTalker synthesizers. The software also 
supports any other synthesizer that connects via Serial or
parallel ports by letting the user fill in the speech synthesizer
codes. 
If you'd like to try ASAP with other synthesizers, you can call
for a Demonstration-disk call (605) 546-2366  and get the files
asap-zip and asap-doc.zip.  A demonstration cassette is also
available from Ferguson Enterprises. It shows you the speech
quality and power of ASAP and is available at no charge.        

                          Contact Tracking System
                            by Access Success 

CTS was designed to be a powerful, speech friendly mailing list
manager, able to meet a variety of common data management needs
in a manner convenient to blind and sighted users alike--at work,
at school, and at home.  

Features include the following: 

Installing the system conveniently with an automatic batch
process. 

Storing of names, addresses, phone numbers, and
miscellaneous notes about      any individual or organization.  
Separating of contacts into different files based on
user-defined categories such      as business organizations,
personal friends, miscellaneous acquaintances, co-      workers,
and job leads.  Contact records can easily be transferred from
one file      to another.

Searching of contact records by any field of information,
including last name,      company, city, state, and miscellaneous
notes (stored in a variable-length      "memo field").

Dialing of a contact's phone number with a modem, thereby saving
having to      look up, memorize, and then manually dial the
number.  The work or home      number may be specified and
whether the call is a local, long distance, or      internal
(last five digits) number.

Generating a letter or envelope to a contact that
automatically formats and      positions the contact's address
and the user's return address. 

Producing various pre-formatted lists and mailing labels.  Other
formats may be      user-defined.  Return address labels are also
possible. 

Generating mail merge form letters in conjunction with the
WordPerfect word      processor.

Supplying online context-sensitive help, as well as complete
documentation on      disk and tape.

In performing these powerful operations, verbal and visual access
occur simultaneously.  The most relevant information on the
screen at any time is spoken automatically using the default
settings of any screen reader program.  Thus the learning and
operation of CTS are as easy and efficient for a blind person as
his or her sighted counterpart.

The price of the complete CTS package is $90.  Given its
sophistication, it costs significantly less than most adaptive or
mainstream software. 

                             Talking Directory
                             by Access Success

Talking Directory is a speech friendly file, directory, and
program manager for IBM compatible personal computers.  It
combines many utilities in a single, integrated environment
designed for convenient and powerful operation.  Features include
the following:

"Point and shoot" alternative to DIR command.  Specify any
directory that can be supplied to the DIR command of DOS.  You
will have file by file access to the directory, allowing you to
perform an action on a file by pointing to it with the cursor,
rather than memorizing its name and typing it at a DOS prompt. 
Common DOS file commands.  Perform common DOS operations on a
file including copy, delete, and rename.  The move command,
introduced in DOS 6, is also supported (regardless of your DOS
version).

Other file commands.  Perform other operations on files including
displaying the size of a file or the date and time it was last
updated.  View an ASCII or WordPerfect file with the built-in
document reader that has convenient searching and continuous
reading capabilities.  Archive a file using the .ZIP compression
format.  Attach a description to a file--up to a screen in
size--to help you identify or search for it later.

Multiple file processing.  Perform operations on multiple files
after tagging them.  Multiple file processing is possible with
the archive, copy, delete, move, unarchive, and other commands. 
Directory commands.  Perform operations on subdirectories as well
as files.  You can go to, create, rename, and delete a
directory--even if it contains files.  Sort a directory by file
name, extension, size, or time.  Look inside a .ZIP archive as if
it were a subdirectory.

Flexible directory navigation.  Navigate flexibly among the
entries in the current directory specification.  You can go to
the next or previous entry and beginning or end entry.  Jump
forward or backward by any number of entries.  You can also jump
to an entry by providing its name, partial name, or a wildcard
specification.  Yet another way to go to an entry is by searching
for one or more key words or phrases contained in its content or
a description you attach.  This is a powerful way of overcoming
the limited descriptive ability of DOS file names.

Disk operations.  Determine the size in bytes of the current
directory and the amount of free space remaining on the disk. 
Check or set the volume label of a disk.  Format a disk as high,
low, or the default density of that drive.  Only floppy disks can
be formatted--there is no risk of formatting the hard disk!  User
defined commands.  Create up to a dozen user defined
commands that you might otherwise run from the DOS prompt.  For
example, one command might load your word processor, another a
text editor, another a telecommunications program, database
program, etc.  Even programs that take up a large amount of
memory can be run because TD swaps itself out of memory before
running them.  You can also go to a DOS prompt at any time.  You
will find even more features in Talking Directory, but the
preceding should convince you of its depth and flexibility. 

Talking Directory is feature competitive with most directory
managers on the market.  Unlike these competitors, however, every
feature of Talking Directory has been implemented in a manner
that is friendly to users of verbal screen output.  Using the
default settings of any screen reader program, a blind user can
operate the program as efficiently as his or her sighted
counterpart who uses the visual display.

When you purchase Talking Directory, you receive a cassette
Tutorial with it.

Talking Directory is now available for a low Introductory Price
of just $29.00 for a limited time.

                                 Scantune

The Scantune program converts the output from your reading system
in to good, clean, readable text.  At last, here's a program that
learns the errors your system makes and corrects them
automatically before you ever read the text.  Imagine.  No more
garbled documents!  Scantune has many optional formatting
features including the ability to strip blank lines, remove
unnecessary spaces and word wrap text.  And If that's not enough,
Scantune contains a spell checker.  These features combine to
create the most powerful ocr cleanup system abailable today.  A
demo of Scantune is available from Ferguson Enterprises.

                                   Study

Study is a great package you won't want to do without.  The
package features the Study file study system.  More than a file
viewer, Study allows you to study text like never before.  
Featuring unlimited marking and note taking plus table of
contents support and unlimited movement through text, this
program is a must for anyone who really needs to study text
files.

A demo of Study is available from Ferguson Enterprises

                                 PC Typer

Finally, a Typing Tutorial that Visually impaired people can use. 
PC Typer is designed to be your assistant in helping students
develop their keyboarding skills.

Purpose:  The PC Typer is an interesting an motivating way to
help your visually impaired students increase their keyboarding
speed, and accuracy using an IBM, or Compatible computer running
MS-DOS, A speech Synthesizer, and a Screen Access System.  PC
Typer is designed to be your assistant in helping students
develop their keyboarding skills.  When you use the typer, you're
the Boss--The typer suplements and enhances your teaching. 
Description:  PC Typer reinforces learning of the characters on
the main part of the PC keyboard.  While special keys such as,
the Function keys, insert, page up, page down, etc, can be
learned with the typer, and are used occasionally to command the
program.  These keys are not practiced for speed and accuracy as
the regular characters are.  Because every class room is unique,
the typer incorporates several special features that enable you
to adapt it to fit your particular needs:

Typing Practice is provided in different formats and includes a
variety of motivational features. 

Thorough Record keeping of student performance is available. 
Numerous features of the Typer can be controlled by the teacher. 
Lessons on the disk can be  adapted to accommodate your
particular needs.

Target Audience:

PC Typer can be used by anyone learning to type.  The files
already on the disk, however, are appropriate for learners with a
developmental age of ten years or above.  If you are working with
young students, learning disabled students, or anyone having
difficulty with the lessons, you may edit the files on the disk. 
You can edit the existing lessons or create new ones, so that an
appropriate number of keys are presented.  The correct amount of
practice is provided.  The difficulty of words used in the files
is appropriate, and the lengths of key combinations, words,
phrases, and sentences, are suitable for your learners.

Overview of PC Typer:

PC Typer consists of two programs:
The Student program, and the teacher program.

The student program has four major components:

1.  Keyboard drills--Where students work on prepared fingering
drills stored on the disk.

2.  Hurry Scurry--A game for additional keyboarding practice. 
The words and phrases in the game reinforce the keys practiced in
the keyboarding drills.

3.  Open typing--Provides a blank screen for timed typing from
dictation or from copy.

4.  Learn the keyboard--Announces keys or combinations of keys
pressed to help students learn the key location.

No matter what typing curriculum you are using, PC Typer fits
your needs because you can create your own lessons to match your
typing text!

The Teacher Program has three major components:

1.  Custom the program--Lets you control numerous program
features such as weather student records are maintained.  Whether
all students work on the same lesson or are allowed to choose
from a lesson list which motivational features are turned on in
the student program and so on.

2.  Create/edit lessons--Lets you edit the lesson files on the
disk or create your own.

3.  Work on student records--Lets you review, print, or delete,
student performance data.

The teacher program also contains the "Editor" which is as the
name implies, where you change the contents of existing drills or
create new ones.

About the manual.

The manual consists of this brief introduction and three major
parts:

PC Typer:  Getting Acquainted takes you step-by-step through the
student program.  You'll want to keep it handy as you work
through the typer for the first time.

Customizing PC Typer, explains how to use the teacher Program and
discusses all of it's features.  It assumes that you are already
familiar with the student program.

The lesson editor, tells how to use PC Typer's editor to make
lessons, change lessons, and views files typed by students. 
Running PC Typer

PC Typer is run from Floppy disks.  The teacher disk contains 1
program which you may copy to a hard drive if you wish.  You'll
want to put it on a computer that students won't have access to;
Otherwise they would be free to run the teacher Program and make
all kinds of changes to their student disk.

A Student disk holds the student program, lessons, and a
student's records.  Each one can hold the records of only one
student.  Each student using PC Typer will need his or her own
student disk.  (These are available in Student packs containing
multiple disks.)

Requirements to run

PC Typer is designed for use with speech and requires 250K of
free memory to run the Teacher or Student Programs separately. 
To run the student program from within the Teacher Program (A
useful, but not essential feature), about 500K is needed.  PC
Typer uses, any IBM compatible computer running MS-DOS.  Most
commercially available Speech Synthesizers and Screen Access
Packages will work with the Typer for speech output; Likewise,
most large print Access Programs will work if you set them to
follow the program cursor.

Recommended ages

Ten years to adult.

PC Typer is available from Ferguson Enterprises for $69.95, and
each Labpack costs $49.95, which contains 5 student working disks
in each Labpack. You may order as many coppies as you like.  Call
and place your order today!

                                 MegaDots
                                  by RDC.

You will be amazed at it's capabilities.  MegaDots can quickly
translate a small or large document in a matter of seconds. 
Knowing very little about a Braille Translator, or nothing at
all, you can easily and quickly translate your favorite book into
formatted text, ready to be brailled on your braille embosser. 
If you don't have a Braille Embosser, you can still translate
documents or large amounts of text, and look at them on the
screen.  If you wish, you can translate a document with MegaDots,
save it on disk, and take it to be brailled, or send it to your
favorite transcriber.  This reduces the cost of formatting, and
makes brailling simple.  In a short while, you will have paid for
a Braille Translator over and over again, when you send your work
out to be translated and then brailled.  for example, a 60 page
manual in print, can cost almost $400 dollars, just for the
translating and formatting into braille text. 
Instant Feedback In the MegaDots editing environment, once a
change is made, the user can see the results in their choice of
print or braille. Once the file has been translated, it is
quickly reformatted on the screen for the appropriate medium
(braille or print). If an error is noticed on the screen, the
user has the choice of fixing it in print or in braille. 
Fast Translator and the "Round Trip". In MegaDots, once you press
the F5 button to translate a file, it takes just a few seconds.
The MegaDots back translator uses advanced techniques to make
sure it always reconstructs the original inkprint file. This
means that each time you have a correction to make, you can
decide whether you want to make the change in the print or the
braille version. This flexibility has never been possible with
any other product from Raised Dot or any other vendor. 
Other MegaDots Features Braille files can be viewed on the
screen in one of four modes: braille dots, ASCII characters,
special pseudo-inkprint font, or line by line back- translation
into inkprint. Data entry can be done in the user's choice of
regular keyboard or 6-key braille keyboard. Generates Large
Print on a dot matrix printer Automatic formatting of braille
tables (the software calculates the tab stops!) Supports linear
braille devices. Loaded with "transcriber-friendly" features. 
MegaDots Computer Requirement MegaDots requires an MS-DOS or IBM
compatible computer. A hard disk is absolutely required. We
strongly recommend that it be run on AT-class(286) computers or
above. 

MegaDots Availability and Pricing MegaDots is available right
now. A demo disk is available at no charge. MegaDots costs $500. 

For further information, contact Ferguson Enterprises. 

                                 Discover
                         by Xerox Imaging Systems

Text Recognition Scanning Software for the IBM PS/2, Compaq 386
and other 386 based machines. If you have stacks of printed
documents which have to be entered into your 386 based machine,
you need Discover 386 document input software from Xerox Imaging
Systems.  It works with your scanner to automatically convert
printed documents into formatted files for use with Microsoft
Word, WordPerfect, WordStar and many other popular PC
applications.  
Text scanning is a three-step process.  First, printed materials
are electronically scanned and each page is captured as an image. 
Then characters are "recognized". Finally, the information is
converted into electronic files. The software must actually be
able to "read" text in order to ensure accuracy. Clearly-typed or
printed originals are simple to read for most text recognition
software. However, degraded documents or complicated formats with
mixed typefaces and multiple columns can pose problems. But not
for Discover 386. 
Intelligent Character Recognition enhances accuracy and speed. 
Discover 386 actually learns from documents while it processes
them. Using Intelligent Character Recognition (a technology
derived from Artificial intelligence), it identifies the
components that make a letter unique rather than comparing the
letter to a limited menu of standard typefaces. As a result,
Discover 386 can read documents that would confuse less 
sophisticated OCR software processing the same material. 
If, after reading a document, a character still proves
indecipherable, Discover 386 uses the information it has gathered
from the rest of the document (as well as a 50,000 word lexicon)
to identify the word.  The result is an accurately-input
document, automatically formatted for immediate use. And Discover
386 actually increases its processing speed as it learns the
peculiarities of each document. 
Effortlessly handles many foreign languages. Discover 386
recognizes ten languages in all, including Danish, Dutch,
English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and
Swedish. 
Boosts your scanners productivity. Discover 386 has a recognition
spooling feature which lets you scan many documents at once,
capturing them as images.  When you're ready to process them,
simply retrieve the files and Discover 386 will begin the
recognition and conversion process. 
If you have an automatic sheet feeder on your scanner, Discover
386's separator feature lets you stack up a number of documents
with a blank sheet between each.  They'll be neatly scanned into
separate files, leaving you free to do other work. 
A winning combination.  Discover 386 is compatible with a wide.
range of electronic scanners. 
Let Discover 386 free you from the expense and inaccuracy of
manual document text input.  You can quickly and accurately turn
printed documents into formatted files - - regardless of their
condition. With Discover 386, you'll manage your information flow
instead of having it manage you. 
A large array of user-selectable settings allows you to customize
the Discover 386 software to meet the particular requirements of
each document. 
System Requirements IBM PS/2 Model 70, 80 or 55SX, Compaq 386, or
other 386 or 486 based computer.  DOS 3.0 or higher. Hard disk
with 2 MB minimum, 4 MB for  landscape documents or heavy duty
applications. 
Scanners Supported with Compaq 386 or Other PC/AT 386-based
Computers XIS Model 730 GS, 730, 830, JetReader, GS plus.
Hewlett-Packard ScanJet, ScanJet Plus.  Dest Scanners PC Scan
Series (651, 2000, 2020) when equipped with graphics capability
and PublishPac. Microtek MS 300A. 
System Features Column recognition, automatic omnifont
recognition, duplex page collation, function key shortcuts,
cropping window, user lexicon, one pass text and graphic page
output, recognition spooling, document separator for batch
processing, customizable formatting; recognizes type from 8-24
points, portrait and landscape page orientation. 
Languages Recognized Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. 
Text Formats Recognized Custom (User Definable Format), DCA,
DisplayWrite 2,3, and 4, WKI (Lotus 1-2-3), ASCII, CEOWrite,
DCA(RFT), DEC WPS Plus, Microsoft Word, MultiMate, Samna Word,
Sprint, Volkswriter 3, Wang IWP, WordMarc, WordPerfect 4.1, 5.0,
WordStar, WordStar 2000, WP CUSTOM. Optional Interleaf and
FrameMaker packages. 

Graphics Formats Recognized PCX (PC Paintbrush), TIFF Group 111,
IGF (Interleaf), RES (Xerox XPIW). 

Discover is available for $595.00 from Ferguson Enterprises.     
                              Recognita Plus 

The International OCR, Version 2.0 Recognition Technology: Self
Assertion Recognition Technique based on contour analysis.
Automatic text/graphics separation. Omnifont, pre-trained and
trainable. Processing Modes: Automatic and/or interactive (in
learning mode).  Fonts: Font-independent, mixed fonts even within
a line. Characters: Non-stylized Latin and Greek letters,
numerals, national characters with accents and special
characters. Kerned, bold and underlined characters and ligatures. 
Input Character Set Reduction: Provided (language subsets,
numerals subset). Character Size: 6-24 points. Languages
Supported: Over 80.  Pitch and Vertical Line Spacing: Not
limited. Document Types: All proportionally and monospaced
documents with multi-column, complex page layouts; multi-page
documents. Typed, typeset or printed text including draft quality
dot-matrix.  Printing Techniques: Typographical printing
typesetting, laser printing typewrites printing (with carbon
typewriter ribbon). LQ, NLQ and 9-pin draft quality dot-matrix
printing.  Document Color: According to scanner specifications.
Page Orientation: Portrait, landscape. Document Area Definition:
Page size, margins according to scanner specifications. Page
Structure Recognition: Automatic. Additionally the following
features are provided: Reordering of boxes and modifying boxes
manually. The page structure can be stored in templates and
reloaded when reading documents with the same structure. Input
and Output  Image File Formats: TIFF (uncompressed, compressed
CCITT G3, Standard Group 3, CCITT G4, PackBits), PCX. 
Deferred Processing: Provided in MS Windows.  Output Character
Sets: IBM ASCII (PC8), ROMAN-8, ANSI, Greek-ELOT, Greek-MEMOTEK +
15 pre-defined national IBM ASCII (PC8) or ANSI-based sets.
Facility for user-defined sets. (Available in the International
version only.) Output Text Formats: ASCII (Standard and Smart
ASCII). Plain ASCII also under DOS, OS/2 and CTOS. Notepad
(Standard)  General Wordprocessor Ami Professional 1-1,1-2, 2.0.
DataBase (Comma Separated Variable ASCII, Quote Delimited ASCII),
DCA, RFT, Dec, DX, DisplayWrite Version 2, 3, 4, DisplayWrite 5,
(DCA/RFT) EBCDIC, Enable 1.1, 2.0, 2.15. Excel 2.1, 3.0 Final
Form Text, Framework III 1.0, 1.1, Framework IV GSA Navy DIF HP
AdvanceWrite Plus, HP PCL. IBM Writing  Assistant 1.0 Interleaf
Publisher ASCII Lotus 1-2-3 1A, 2.0 Lotus Manuscript 2.0, 2.1,
Mass 11, Version 8 Microsoft Rich Text Format, MS-Word 3.0, 3.1,
4.0, 5.0, 5.5, MultiMate 3.3, 4, MultiMate Advantage 3.6,
MultiMate Adv. II. 3.7 Office Writer 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 6.1 PeachText
5000 2.1, PFS: First Choice 1.0, 2.0, PFS: Write Version C,
PostScript Professional Write 1.0, 2.0 2.2 Professional Write
Plus Q & A Write 1.0, 3.0, 4.0 Rapid File 1.0, 1.2 Samna World IV
& IV Plus. Signature, Total Word 1.2, 1.3 Volkswriter 3, 4, Wang
PC 3.0 Windows Write 3.0 Word for Windows 1.0, 2.0 WordPerfect
4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1 WordPerfect for Windows WordStar 3.3, 3.31,
3.45, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0 WordStar 2000, Rel 3.0, 3.5,
XyWrite III, III Plus. Editing in Internal Format (all word
procesors): Provided in MS Windows version. Editing of ASCII
formats: Provided in OS/2 and CTOS/PM versions. Accuracy Rate: At
least 99.9 percent on a good quality original. Recognition Speed:
Up to 300 cps measured on an AT/486, 50 MHz. Reading Speed: Up to
2 pages-a-minute. System Requirements: IBM AT/286, AT/386,
AT/486, PS/2 computer with at least 2 MBytes of RAM for the DOS
version, 4 MBytes for the Windows version, 6 MBytes for the OS/2,
4 MBytes for CTOS/PM version, and 4 MBytes free space on hard
disk. Display Card: IBM EGA, VGA, Hercules or any compatible
card. For MS Windows, OS/2, CTOS/PM envirement any video board
supported by the operating system. Mouse: Recommended. Any mouse
with a Microsoft compatible driver. Supported Environments: DOS,
MS Windows, OS/2, CTOS/PM. Scanner Resolution: Selectable 300 or
400 dpi. scanner Control: Brightness, Contrast and Resolution,
depending on the scanner. Supported Scanners: Over 80 models are
supported, more are continually being added. Support of TWAIN
interface. Other Related Products: Development Toolkit for system
integrators (DOS, Windows, OS/2, CTOS/PM environment
Recognita-Form, form recognition program. Note: Under DOS,
CTOS/PM and OS/2 some of the above specifications are different.  

                                 ZoomText
                               by Ai Squared

A fully interactive character magnification program for the  IBM
PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and compatible systems.  Zoomtext offers a
variety of magnification levels, font selections, split screen
options, and scrolling capabilities.  For the visually impaired,
Zoomtext provides access to a wealth of existing PC software,
creating employment as well as educational opportunities. 
Zoomtext can also benefit the sighted computer user by helping to
reduce eye strain and fatigue.  The enlarged text is also great 
for training and presentations. EGA or better card and monitor
required. 

                               ZOOMTEXT Plus
                               by Ai SQUARED

This has the same features as above plus, it will work in a
graphical user interface.  This also includes Microsoft Windows.  

ZoomText is available for $495.00 ZoomText Plus is available for
$595.00 

                               LP-DOS Deluxe
                           by Optelec U.S. Inc.

The Large Print DOS Deluxe Edition is the first product to
combine high quality text and graphics magnification. LP-DOS
Deluxe is totally interactive.  This means that you see magnified
documents, pictures, and animation while you type, paint, or
play. You can increase magnification, change colors, or switch to
normal size with a few simple keystrokes.  LP-DOS Deluxe runs  on
all PC, XT, A. T., PS/2, laptop and compatible systems equipped
with EGA, MCGA, or VGA display adapters.  LP-DOS Deluxe also runs
with many programs on CGA based systems.

                                  LP-DOS
                           by Optelec U.S. Inc.

LP-DOS is For those users who do not need to work under a
graphics environment, LP-DOS is
the version for you. LP-DOS enlarges the text on a computer
monitor for the user  with  low-vision.  LP-DOS requires a
computer system using MS-DOS.  LP-DOS requires EGA, VGA, and or
MCGA. It works with all MS-DOS applications like WordPerfect and
Lotus 1-2-3.  LP-DOS also runs with many  programs on CGA based
systems. 

                            Specialty Hardware

                               Synthesizers

                               DoubleTalk PC
                               by RC Systems

DoubleTalk PC is the most cost-effective speech device available
for IBM-compatible computers. Containing four types of
synthesizers, DOUBLETALK PC is capable of supporting virtually
any type of speech technology in use today. 
Four synthesizers satisfy any appetite. DoubleTalk's four
built-in synthesizers enable it to produce different types of
speech with varying degrees of versatility and sound quality. 
The versatile text-to-speech synthesizer automatically converts
plain English or Spanish text into medium quality speech (as
compared to digitized, or pre-recorded speech), unequaled in
sound quality by any other synthesizer in DoubleTalk's price
class. You'd have to spend several thousand dollars to find a
text-to-speech synthesizer better than the one built into
DoubleTalk--and they generally don't even support any other types
of speech! 
The text-to-speech synthesizer can be accessed as a printer or
communications port, enabling text-based programs capable of
printing to a printer (such as word processors) or a
communications port to read their data files aloud.  The main
advantage of the text-to-speech synthesizer is its flexibility,
unlimited vocabulary and extremely low data rate (about 10 bytes
per second).  Speed, pitch, volume, and other parameters can be
easily altered as well. 
A built-in LPC synthesizer enables DoubleTalk to play back
LPC-encoded speech, a type of highly-compressed (about 200 bytes
per second) digitized speech used in many talking commercial
programs. This type of speech can be characterized as having
medium to high quality sound; its main disadvantage (as with all
types of digitized speech) is that it can only play back words
and phrases that have been pre-recorded by someone else, such as
a software publisher. 
DoubleTalk's CVSD synthesizer supports the type of digitized
speech used in such programs as IBM's "Writing to Read.'
CVSD-based speech can produce medium to high quality sound, but
at much higher data rates than LPC (typically 3,000 or 4,000
bytes per second).  The PCM/ADPCM synthesizer allows digitized
speech and sounds to be reproduced with the highest possible
sound quality, but at high data rates (2,500 to 8,000 bytes per
second). 
So why did we design a card that supports so many speech
technologies, where other cards generally support only one?
Simple. Most publishers of talking software use different speech
technologies all the time, depending on whether a particular
program requires unlimited vocabulary or the highest-quality
speech possible. Rather than force you to buy several speech
cards, DoubleTalk wraps them all up into one, easy to use card,
at a very modest price is much less than most other cards
supporting only one type of speech technology. 
It's so smart, you won't even know it's there. Unlike other
internal synthesizers on the market, DoubleTalk uses no
interrupts, DMA, memory or CPU overhead in your computer, so your
programs will run as fast as possible while maintaining a high
degree of compatibility with your other peripherals.  In fact,
the 10 mega hertz 16-bit computer built into DoubleTalk Is more
powerful than many of the computers It's designed to be plugged
Into This "computer within a computer" design philosophy is what
makes DoubleTalk so transparent to your system, without tying up
your computer's resources.  Your computer won't even know it's
there! 
The good news gets even better! The list price of DoubleTalk PC
is only $289 dollars, which includes the DoubleTalk card and the
deluxe external speaker with a volume control and head phone jack
on speaker. DoubleTalk PC is compatible with virtually any
IBM-compatible computer capable of accommodating an 8-bit,
half-length card, including the IBM PC/XT/AT, PS2 models 25 and
30, and virtually all Tandy computers except the 1000EX and
1000HX. 

                               DOUBLETALK LT
                              by   RC SYSTEMS

The third member in the DoubleTalk family of synthesizers,
DoubleTalk LT offers more flexibility than ever before. Like its
Apple and PC compatible counterparts, DoubleTalk LT is the most
cost effective portable speech output device you can buy. 
Because it relies only on a simple external connection to your
computer, DoubleTalk LT can go anywhere you go. And it's just as
much at home with an Apple II or Macintosh as it is with a PC or
laptop. 
Excellent breeding.  DoubleTalk LT inherited the traits of the
other DoubleTalk family members that have made them so popular.
High quality text to speech, PCM/ADPCM (digitized) speech, LPC
and CVSD--it's all there. What's more, DoubleTalk LT is
compatible with the Echo IIc and Echo LC synthesizers, enabling
it to work with programs written specifically for the Echo.  
Born with a high IQ.  Like its siblings, DoubleTalk LT has a
built in, 16-bit microprocessor brain that enables it to
automatically convert any text into high quality synthetic
speech. Imagine being able to ask your computer to actually read
to you that word processor document you just finished, before
printing it! 

Versatility doesn't have to be expensive.  The list price of
DoubleTalk LT is only $310, which includes the Macintosh LC/Apple
llc Plus compatible DoubleTalk unit and an ac power adapter. 
DoubleTalk LT is available with a PC serial port adapter,
enabling it to also be used with DOS-based computers. Like all RC
Systems' products, DoubleTalk LT is backed by our standard
two-year warranty. 
DoubleTalk is available for $289.95 DoubleTalk LT is available
for $310.00 

                                 LiteTalk
                               by MicroTalk

High Quality Speech with Battery Power LiteTalk is a portable,
high-quality speech synthesizer that connects to your computer
through the serial or parallel port.  LiteTalk was designed to be
used in conjunction with screen access software (like ASAP) to
provide blind computer users with an inexpensive, high-quality
means of using applications software. 
While it was designed primarily as a part of screen access for
blind computer users, LiteTalk may also be used for the verbally
impaired. 
LiteTalk features the following;  Built-in speaker. Built-in
battery power system. The batteries provide a full-days work on a
single charge, and may be charged while the unit is in use.
Connects to either serial or parallel ports. This makes the unit
ideal for use with LapTop, Notebook, or MicroChannel computers. 
Supplied with serial and parallel cables. LiteTalk comes with
everything you need to begin using it immediately. Supplied with
AC power adapter.  This power adapter recharges the internal
batteries and powers the unit at the same time. 
Earphone jack. When earphones or an external speaker are
connected, the internal speaker is turned off. 
High-quality speech- A cassette tape of the speech is available
upon request from Ferguson Enterprises. Low cost. LiteTalk costs
only $495 dollars Portable. LiteTalk measures only 2X3X6 and
weighs less than a pound. 
On/off volume thumb wheel control.  This control is flush with
the unit's case to prevent accidental activation while storing or
transporting. 
Manual on disk. LiteTalk's manual is accessible to blind computer
users. 
LiteTalk - ASAP -are Trademarks of Microtalk  LiteTalk is
available for $495.00 from Ferguson Enterprises. 

                                DECTALK PC
                     by Digital Equipment Corperation

The DECtalk PC Speech Synthesizer can be used with a variety of
"screen access" software applications designed for use by
individuals who are blind or have low vision, or individuals who
have learning disabilities.  When used in conjunction with an
application of this type, it allows users to hear both keyed
input as well as other material displayed on the monitor screen
by converting ASCII text to natural-sounding speech output.

Supporting software applications can take advantage of the major
features of the DECtalk speech synthesis technology, including:

Nine Pre-defined Voices: Four male, four female and one child
voice offer a wide selection.

Speaking Rates of 75 to 650, Allows for use from slow spelling to
fast Words per Minute scanning.

Comprehensive Pronunciation: Provides for enhanced naturalness
and accuracy Rules and Controls for Pauses, of spoken text,
including proper names and Pitch and Stress, and words that are
spelled alike but spoken differently.

Speech Options: Users can elect to have text spoken by letter,
word or phrase and to have "some," "none" or "all" punctuation
pronounced.

Unlimited Vocabulary Comprehensive pronunciation rules allow for  
pronunciation of any text.

Word-by-Word Indexing: Allows  for  a  direct  match  between 
screen viewing and spoken text.
Programming Interface:
A. DOS Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) driver (DECtalk PC
Speech Synthesizer compatibility mode.) 

B. Direct applications control via a communications port.

The DECtalk PC may be purchased from Ferguson Enterprises for
$1195.00

                              DECTALK EXPRESS
                     by Digital Equipment Corperation

Digital's high quality DECtalk text-to-speech synthesis
technology is now available in an external and portable product. 

The DECtalk Express Speech Synthesizer can be used with a
variety of "screen access" software applications designed for use
by individuals who are blind or have low vision, or individuals
who have learning disabilities.  When used in conjunction with an
application of this type, it allows users to hear both keyed
input as well as other material displayed on the monitor screen
by converting ASCII text to natural-sounding speech output.

The serial port allows for use with a personal computer (IBM or
compatible), laptop, notebook, palmtop, workstation and Apple or
Macintosh computer. Major features of the DECtalk Express Speech
Synthesizer include: 

Portable    Small, lightweight and battery-powered for enhanced
mobility, with carrying case and other accessories that
facilitate transportation.

Compatible: Supported by a range of software applications
designed for use by people with disabilities.

Serial communication port interface allows connection to a wide
range of desktop and portable personal computers.  (PCs) as well
as PDA's, (Personal Digital Assistance), Apple and Macintosh
computers and workstations.

Personal Headphones included for private listening.

Accessible Braille labeling, audio tape and braille user
information, along with jack differentiation, allow for easy
orientation and access for users who are blind or have low
vision.

User Combined On/Off and Volume controls allow the user to select
volume Control of choice.

Supporting software applications can take advantage of the major
features of the DECtalk speech synthesis technology, including:

Nine Pre-defined Voices: Four male, four female and one child
voice offer a wide selection.

Speaking Rates of 75 to 650, Allows for use from slow spelling to
fast Words per Minute scanning.

Comprehensive Pronunciation: Provides for enhanced naturalness
and accuracy Rules and Controls for Pauses, of spoken text,
including proper names and Pitch and Stress, and words that are
spelled alike but spoken differently.

Speech Options: Users can elect to have text spoken by letter,
word or phrase and to have "some," "none" or "all" punctuation
pronounced.

Unlimited Vocabulary Comprehensive pronunciation rules allow for  
pronunciation of any text.

Word-by-Word Indexing: Allows  for  a  direct  match  between 
screen viewing and spoken text.
Programming Interface:
A. DOS Terminate and Stay Resident
(TSR) driver (DECtalk PC Speech Synthesizer compatibility mode.) 

B. Direct applications control via a communications port.

System Interface: RS232/423 serial (no Telephone Line Interface). 
System Requirements: 25KB memory (TSR) for DOS

Communication Setup: 9600 baud, 8 bits per character, no parity,
1 stop bit.

Speaker: Internal, 2" diameter.

Inputs: Text, phonemes and speech control commands.  Audio
Output: 1/8" stereo headphone jack, 16 ohms impedance, 300 MW
maximum.

Controls: Combined On/Off and Volume.

Power: Integral battery pack and a 115 VAC
60Hz external power wall cube  Charge Time  4 hour maximum

Speaking Time: 4 hour minimum (continuous speech) 
Physical Dimensions: 3.6"wide x 7.6" long x 1.3" high;
weight 15 ounces.

Accessories Included:     Carrying case, detachable accessory
pouch, headphones, 9-pin RS232 connector, 2' cable, external
power wall cube.

Warranty: One year return-to-factory.

The DECtalk Express may be purchased from Ferguson Enterprises
for $1195.00

                                 SOFTWARE

                       The RandomHouse Encyclopedia 

For the first time ever enjoy the power of an encyclopedia on
your computer without the expense of a CD ROM player. Based on
the proven best seller, The Random House( Encyclopedia, the
electronic edition provides a comprehensive reference tool. 
Easily and quickly access information for over 20,000 entries by
exploring general categories, Philosophy/Religion/Mythology,
Social Science, The Arts,Science, Sports and Leisure, Law and
Government. 
For business professionals, researchers, teachers, students, and
writers, the Random House Encyclopedia will change the way you
research and edit every project The Random House Encyclopedia - a
unique source for learning - is a pleasure to use and easily
accessible when you need information without leaving your
computer. 
Technical requirements Apple Macintosh computer with 1 Mb RAM and
System 6.0 or higher Hard drive required. Printer optional. IBM
PC Compatible computer with 640K RAM and DOS 3.0 or higher.  Hard
drive required. Color or monochrome display Printer optional. CD
ROM NOT required. 
 
                           The Elements Of Style
                           by Strunk and white  

Reviewers have called it ". . . the best book of its kind" and
raved, "The work remains unparalleled, dlrect,correct and
delightful." Now THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE is available for your
Apple Macintosh or IBM PC compatible computer.  Part of
Microlytics' INFODESK series, THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE provides a
concise reference tool for crisp, succinct and powerful writing.  
Business people preparing letters and proposals, professional and
amateur writers, students writing term papers, and anyone who
needs to communicate effectively in writing will find THE
ELEMENTS OF STYLE packed with specific, pertinent examples to
improve writing style and structure.  It's an easy-to-access
educational reference work for the rules and principles of
correct English usage. 
Technical requirements Apple Macintosh computer with 1 Mb RAM and
System 6.0 or higher, Hard drive required. Printer optional.  IBM
PC Compatible computer with 640K RAM and DOS 3.0 or higher, Hard
drive required. Printer optional. 

                           Inside information  

Inside Information is ideal for Business People, Writers,
Educators, Students and Researchers. A comprehensive reference
tool which organizes the English language into logical categories
of defined words, Inside Information is far more than a
dictionary or thesaurus Inside information lets you quickly and
easily explore any of seven general Classes: Nature, Science and
Technology,  Domestic Life, Institutions, Arts and Entertainment,
Language, and the Human  Condition. Each of these classes contain
20 subclasses, 125 Categories, and 700 Subcategories Or, use the
reverse dictionary which answers the question "What is the word
for. . . 7" You can enter a single word, partial word, or a
descriptive phrase.  Inside Information will provide an array of
defining words.  
Technical requirements Apple Macintosh computer with 1 Mb RAM and
System 6.0 or higher.  Hard drive required Printer optional.  IBM
PC Compatible computer with 640K RAM and DOS 3.0 or higher.  Hard
drive required.  Color or monochrome display. Printer optional.   

                                   Gofer

Gofer Is the text retrieval software package that finds text
fast, without indexing or converting existing document files.  It
searches multiple files, finds the information that matches your
search request and allows the text to be placed wherever you
indicate. 
Works as a TSR for IBM PC and compatibles; and a DA for Apple
Macintosh computers. 

                                WordFinder

Put word power in your computer. WordFinder will pop-up inside
your favorite word processor and give you instant access to
660,000 synonyms.  Incredibly fast and easy to use WordFinder
performs the whole cycle of look up and replacement in seconds. 
For IBM PC and compatible; and Apple Macintosh computers.

                            Parsons Technology

MoneyCounts 7.5 Personal: New version of award-winning money
management and accounting software for home or business. 

MoneyCounts 7.5 Business Edition: This enhanced version adds
accounts receivable, accounts payable, and additional reporting
tools. 

MoneyCounts Payroll: Stand-alone software package is designed to
help small businesses manage their payroll needs. 

MoneyCounts Tutor: A detailed tutorial for users of MoneyCounts
7.5 money management/accounting system. 

MoneyCounts Extra: Enhanced memory model of MoneyCounts,
requires 512K. 

MoneyPlans: Powerful, easy-to-use financial planning tool.

Procalc 3D: Powerful three-dimensional spreadsheet software.     

It's Legal 4.0: Create your own wills and legal agreements.      

Personal Advocate: Software to produce action-getting letters.
Includes extensive database of names and addresses. 

Personal Tax Edge: Automates federal income tax return
calculations and prints approved, completed forms and schedules
on plain paper. 

Family Origins': Powerful genealogy software. records,
organizes, and outputs information about ancestors and
descendants. 

BringBack: A utility program that provides up-front protection
against loss of data and power outages. 

Virucide Plus 3.0: Powerful two-part protection that remains on
guard to detect and destroy computer viruses. 

Resident Expert for all versions of DOS: An on-line DOS reference
guide that provides instant information on all
important areas of DOS. 

Form Creator: The quick and easy to produce professional quality
customed forms for business.  Businesses, homes, schools,and
organizations.  Key information directly or import it from a
comma delimited database, spread sheet, or wordProcessor text
file. 

Diet Analyst: Manage your complete health program! Calculate
calories, track nutrients, plot cholesterol and monitor exercise. 

QuickVerse 3.0: Computer concordance for Bible study and
research. Comes with resident word processor interface and any
one of seven translations including King James, New King James,
Revised Standard, New Revised Standard, New Century Bible, and
The Living Bible. 
New International VERSION   Includes $10.00 publisher's royalty
and NIV notes. Also includes Naves Topical Bible.

Nave's Topical Bible: Developed as a companion to QuickVerse 2.0
and QuickVerse for Windows. It searches by topic or subtopic.   

Bible Illustrator: Makes the Bible come alive with new and
exciting illustrations. Continually updated by subscription
service. 

GreekTools: Learn the New Testament in original Greek.

Membership Plus: Record-keeping software for churches and clubs.
Track contributions and attendance. Files or prints report.     

Membership Plus Deluxe: Same as above and also includes
MoneyCounts program. 

                                Final Notes

Ferguson Enterprises is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through
Thursdays, 9 AM to 5 PM on Fridays, and from 9 AM to 3 PM on
Saturdays.  We are closed on Hollidays.

Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to present our
catalog to you. We hope you will consider us when making your
next computer or software purchase. 