DOCUMENT RESUME ED 331 251 EC 300 234 AUTHOR Heiner, Donna, Comp.; Brook, Emily, Comp. TITLE Public Domain and Shareware Programs: An LLRC Fact Sheet. INSTITUTION PAM Assistance Centre, Lansing, MI. PUB DATE Nov 90 NOTE 13p. AVAILABLE FROMPAM Assistance Centre, 601 W. Maple St., Lansing, MI 48906. PUB TYPE Reference Materials - Directories/CatalogS (132)-- Collected Works - Serials (022) JOURNAL CIT PAM Repeater; n64 Nov 1990 EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Assistive Devices (for Disabled); Computer Oriented Programs; *Computer Software; *Disabilities; Microcomputers; Resources IDENTIFIERS *Public Domain Software; *Shareware ABSTRACT This resource guide explains the differences between shareware and public domain computer software programs. Over 90 sources that make these programs available are listed, including organization name, address, telephone number, general costs,and computer types. Several sources that specialize in special education software or adaptive software are indicated. (JDD) *** ******** ************************************************************ Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best thatcan be made from the original document. *** ***** *************************************************************** tTT'.',tr.... I NOVEMBER 1990 REPEATER Arselia Ensign, Editor PAM PUBLISHED AT: PUBLIC DOMAIN AND PAM Assistance Centre 601 West Maple Street SHAREWARE Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 371-5897 or PAM LLRC NO. 64 1-800-274-7426 WIDD Donna Heiner, Director of the Living and Learning Resource Centre, and Emily Brook, of PAM1LLRC,have compiled for you this listing offree or almost free computer softwareprograms. We hope you discover a few special treasures. PUBLIC DOMAIN AND SHAREWARE PROGRAMS An LLRC Fact Sheet The cost of acquiring a computer system is only an Public domain software is not the same as shareware. initial expense. The software necessary to make thecomputerThe term "public domain" means that there is no limit on useful to an individual, especially to someone operatingon adistribution; you can legally copy and distribute the program to limited budget, adds an additional expense. The specializedothers. Public domain may or may not be copywritten. An ower peripherals or software rettuired by an individual witha physicalmay copywrite (and legally own) a program and permit others to impairment increase the total cost of the system. give it away. Public domain software has little or no documen- tation. If you can't figure it out, or if it doesn't work correctly, Because of the high cost of commercially-producedthere is no support. Source code is usually included, so that users software, many individuals have turned to the vast array of freecan modify programs for their own needs. or almost-free software available. Described as public domain, freeware, shareware, or user-supported, this software varies in How do you find these programs? These arc some of quality from simple games to computer programs which performthe most common sources: much the same as their costly counterpafts. se Other users se Computer clubs or SIGS ("Special Interest Groups") Shareware (freeware, user-supported) programs may be le Computer magazines or books (usually for personal copywritten, but the owner has given others permission to share use only; an individual cannot distribute copies to them. In most cases, the owner requests voluntary payment ofa non-subscribers without written permission from small fee if you use the program on a regular basis. The feeyou the publisher) pay to the author usually entitles you to the latest version of the Electronic bulletin boards (can be expensive) software, limited support, and complete documentation. Share- e On-line information services ware is an alternative distribution system which allows you to use Clearinghouses and evaluates program at no risk. Shareware tends to be of better quality than public domain, some program documentation may Following is a listing of sources for shareware or public be included in the disk, and (if you pay the fee) telephone supportdomain software. Thc LLRC is building a library of software does exist. Much shareware is nearly comparable to that avail- which ed ucators and others may copy. If you have a programyou able commercially; in fact, some shareware productsarc notwould like to share, please send it to the LLRC. We will replace duplicated in the commercial market. your disk and make the program available to others. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS U DEPARTMENT OP EDUCATION 10 Office 011dutabOOCI Regallrch and Improve:non! MAT MAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY ,..,' -- EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION Nry CENTER tERIC1 Ar..a 00Cumenl hag (men reproduc Ig ret IMAM:1 Nom tee pison or opan.saitc., obg.eat.ng d scoot changes have teen made to .mprovo oprOduChon LLA BEST COPY AVAILABLE 2 Pomts of v** or optmons stated .e mit dcc TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES mom do not necessaniv Isprstent officw INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)" OEMposdton Or posts SOURCES OF SHAREWARE OR PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE Computer Type(s) IBM ACL Shareware, 1621 Fulton Ave., #35, Sacramento, CA 95825. Phone: 916- 973-1850.1-9 disks $3.00/disk (5.25") plus $1.00/disk (3.5") plus $2. p/h. Disk catalog available. Public Domain and Shareware. ALS Font. Richard L. Smith, 4 Nottingham Way N., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Send initialized 5.25" disk plus sase. Apple II Advantage Computing, 1803 Mission St., Suite 416, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, series Phone: 1-800-356-4666100 programs on 5 double sided MAC disks for $39.95 Commodoreplus $4.00 p/h. Public Domain. IBM IBM and Affordable Software, 1421 N. 1725 West, Layton, UT, 84041, Phone: 800- compatibles274-7872. 20 programs on 30 disks: $99.00 plus variable registration fee. $3.00 p/h Shareware. IBM and American Freeware, P.O. Box 46844, Seattle, WA, 98146-0844, Phone compatibles800-446-5825. Disks (3.5") $3.24; (5.25") $2.24 plus $3 p/h.Quantity discount available.Shareware registrations $15-$40.Public Domain and Shareware IBM AP-JP Enterprises, Inc.P.O. Box 399, Islip, NY 11751-0399.Phone: 516- 224.4192. Cost: 5.25"-$2.00 each, 3.5"-$3.00plus $3.00 p/h.Plus shareware registradon. Three free disks with 15 ordered. Public domainand shareware. Macintosh Berkeley Macintosh Users Group (BMUG), 1442 A WalnutSt. #62, Berkeley, CA 94709-1496. Phone: 415-549-2684. Disks: $4.00or on bulletin board. Catalog available on disk. Shareware. Apple II Big Red Apple Club, 423 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk,NE 68701. series Phone:402-379-4680. Membership/newsletter: $19.95. Disks: $3.50. Free catalog. Public Domain and Shareware. All major The Boston Computer Society, One Center Plaza,Boston, MA 02108. brands Membership: $24-50 per year.Catalog: $3.00 (members), $4.00 (non-members). Includes nearly 50 BCS 1;pecial interestgroups and special monthly magazine. Macintosh Boston Computer Society--MAC, 48 GroveSt., Somerville, MA 02144. Disk: $4.00 plus $2 p/h Public Domain IBM PC Boston Computer Society-IBM-PC UsersGroup Software Exchange, 385 Elliot St., Newton, MA 02164 Disks: $2.99(members) or $3.99 (non-members) Public Domain Apple Boston Computer Society % Al Berkowitz,1550 Worcester Rd., #321, Framingham, MA 01701.Disks: $5.00 (member), $8.00 (non-member)Puolic Domain Apple II Bucks Co. Intermediate Unit #22, DoylestownCorporate Center, R#313 & series 611, 705 Shady Retreat Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901.Phone: 215-348-2940. Disks $10. SPECIAL EDUCATION SOFTWARE 2 IBM Buttonware, P.O. Box 96058, Bellevue, WA, 98009-4469. Phone: 206-454-0479. Disks: $29.95469.95 including support. Shareware. IBM and California Freeware, 1747 East Ave. Q, Unit C-1, Palmdale, CA 93550. Phone compatibles(805) 273-0300 Cost: 5.25" -$2.99, 3.5"- $3.99 perdisk plus $3.00 p/h.Public Domain and Shareware. Apple II Caloke Industries, P.O. Box 18477,Raytown, MO 64131 No phone listed.Cost: series $2.50 (1-9 disks), 20 for $30. $2.50 p/h. Shareware. IBM Canada Remote Sustems Limited, 1331 Crestlawn Drive #D, Mississauga, :Macintosh Ontario CANADA L4W 2P9 Phone: 416-624-8193 or 1-800-387-3347 CP/M Membership $35 to $75. Disks: MAC $8.00, Amiga $11.00, Apple $8.00 C 64 (includes p/h). Public domain, Shareware and BBS Apple II GS Amiga Atari ST IBM PC Capital PC Users Group, (CPUG), Software Library, 51 Monroe St. Plaza East Two, Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 301-949-8848. Try before you buy. $8.00 for 2 disk set, $16 for 3/4 set.Memt.fIrship: $35.00/year including magazine. Public Domain, Shareware. Macintosh Chariot SoftwareGroup, 3659 India Street. Suite 100 C, San Diego, CA 92103. Phone 800-CHA-RIOT Shareware and Public Domain Amiga Chiron Conceptions, P.O. Box 19474, Jacksonville, FL32245-9474.Cost $5.00 per disk plus $2.50 p/h. Catalog on disk. Public Domain. Macintosh Chicago Area Macintosh User's Group, P.O. Box 3500, Chicago, IL 60654. Disks: $5.00 (400K), $8.00 (800K), plus $2.00 p/h (non-members). Membership: $40.00 inclding monthly magazine "The Rest of Us".Disks: $3-5 each. Public Domain and Shareware. Apple II Christilla Enterprise, P.O. Box 483, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Copy to own Series disk $1.00, Copy to their disk: $2.00 for 5.25" disk,$3.50 for 3.5" disk. IBM $4.00 p/h, MI 4% tax. Has disk catalog. Public Domain. IBM Colorado Easter Seal Society, Dave Schmitt, Computer Resource Center, 5755 Tandy W. Alameda, Lakewood, CO 80226. Phone: 303-233-1666. Publishes Apple II Communicator magazine. Disks: $5.00 including p/h. Public Domain. SPECIAL series EDUCATION SOFTWARE Apple II Communicator Apple Users Group, R#4, Box 263, Hillsville, VA 24343-8047 Series Phone:703-766-3869. Membership: $10.00. Bi-monthly newsletter (Communicator) Written by teachers for teachers. Public Domain. Apple II Computer Budget Shopper, 2203 Park Ave. O.V., Cheyenne, WY 82007. series Phone: 307-635-2173Disks: $2.99-$3.95, depending on quantity.