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INFOLIST - 90 CHURCH STREET - BOX 2517 - NY, NY 10008
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Version 3.1 ÛÛ ÛÛ Version 3.1
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Louis Puccio - President, Infolist. Author.
New update! Now includes game demo disks
""""""""""" and free magazine.
MARGINS FORMAT - top margin:.5", bottom: .5", left/right:.3".
Thanks for selecting this shareware file!
This listing has something for virtually all computer users.
'CompuFreebies' is a valuable source of free promotional
items, information, product/technical help, and many other
things for computer users. Names and descriptions of
everything offered are included and is very easy to use. A
major computer monthly - PC SOURCES - has reviewed an earlier
registered version of 'Freebies' in their April '91 issue New
Products section. The magazine staff felt it would benefit
their readers and was carefully considered among hundreds of
new products. This is not a novelty or gimmick item to be
thrown away or used up.
The resources offered here, knowledge gained and contacts
made will continue to be helpful for years. This is one of
the few shareware products that offers much more value in
material items and learning opportunity than the price paid.
Our registered version (described later in detail) is the
largest centralized source of demo-disks and free
computer-related items in the U.S. available on disk. This
file you have now has 2 parts. The first part lists companies
offering general free items. The 2nd part lists companies
offering 10 free videos.
ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
³ REGISTRATION INFO - Page 15. ³
³ Registered version shows how to get free ³
³ ADOBE TYPE MANAGER for WINDOWS. No cost! ³
³ No 'catches.' Sold for $100.00 + in stores!³
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Note: This file ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ Note: This
file is NOT to ³ BBS, shareware co. owners, club³ NOT to be
be posted on ³ Presidents. See Page 26. ³ posted on
any BBS ³ ³ any BBS.
ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
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³ See page 27 for information ³ See page 33 for a
³ on how to use the games found ³ collection of jokes.
³ on this disk. ³
ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
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(c) COPYRIGHT 1992. LOUIS PUCCIO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This
file, FREEBIES 3.1, may be copied freely by anyone
(EXCEPT onto electronic bulletin board systems) provided
that no changes are made to this text file. Make as many
copies as necessary. Price not to exceed $9.00 per copy.
HOW IS THIS TEXT FILE ORGANIZED
All companies offering free items are organized by software
categories. In each software category (word processing,
database, desktop publishing, games, magazines, spreadsheet,
etc.) you'll find a company offering a free item.
ABOUT ACTUAL SOFTWARE. (Get yours right now!)
The category - 'actual software' lists companies that give
away free software. Most will work for at least 30 days - and
some for an unlimited time. This is the 'real thing!' You
actually receive software which can be used. No features are
disabled. You install it on your computer just like regular
software you would pay for. All software listed in this
category is not disabled and has full features.
As our thanks for reading this long documentation we've
included a listing for a company that will send free
software. Please see the 'Actual Software' category on page
7.
ABOUT DESCRIPTIONS USED HERE
Descriptions used here are a general guide and not meant to
be a comparison or evaluation for any product. Some
descriptions are shorter only because the software is complex
and could not be easily described, such as an engineering or
scientific program. If you're seeking any good program it
would be best to request the demo disks for all programs (if
more than one is listed) within that category and compare. Do
not be guided mainly by brief descriptions in deciding on the
best software. Good decisions are based on as much good
information as possible. I decided against writing a
paragraph or so for each item as it would basically be unfair
to the company (a good software feature might go unmentioned)
and still not provide enough information for users to go
ahead and purchase it. Nothing less than a side-by-side
comparison of all software in each category, such as the
major magazines do, would be fair. Even those studies must be
carefully studied by the user. Descriptions here are used
mainly to help in asking for the free item.
AUTHOR AFFILIATION
Author of this shareware file is not employed by any
companies listed here or in any other listing available
from Infolist. Author has absolutely no interest or gain in
promoting any particular company. All company names, product
names, trademarks, etc. are property of the respective
companies.
* * *
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<<<<< BEFORE CONTACTING COMPANIES, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING.>>>
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
The following will give good results in using this list.
When someone answers the phone when contacting any company,
the following short 'speech' is recommended: "I'd like to
receive product information about _______" (name of free
item). If you've reached the switchboard operator you now
will be: 1) transferred to sales, marketing, or product info.
dept. or, 2) someone will take your name and address and send
the item. Often the phone operator will quickly transfer you
to some other area if you ask something about their product
that sounds complicated. It's important, then, to quickly say
you only want something mailed. This might often prevent a
call from being transferred or placed on hold. If you're
still transferred to another dept. you may have to start all
over and ask, "I'd like to receive product information
about_____ (name of item)". After a conversation with the
company representative, when appropriate, mention the
following:
"Please include a demo disk (or other free item) also." This
is better than quickly asking only for the item right away.
Sometimes you might be asked, "Where did you hear about our
product." You can reply, "From Infolist software catalog."
Often you may not speak to a sales rep. as many companies are
large so they have many people that just mail out literature.
Companies are more than happy to send product information.
They will send a demo, video, booklet, seminar registration
etc. to any individual or company and sometimes will ask
basic information such as your company name, address,
department, and other things. Do not be concerned about being
pressured to buy. You can say that you'd like a demo for now
and will call back after reviewing it. Most companies do not
call again, I've found. You can, if you like, let them know
what you think of the demo, information or whatever else you
receive. In fact, they would be very happy to hear from you
and perhaps there are other 'extras' which can be made
available later on. It's a good idea to listen to the sales
or marketing representative as you can learn some good basic
information about the computer industry, computer products in
general, etc. as well as their product. I've found them to be
very informed. However, if you're too busy you can quickly
ask to have (whatever) sent and after reviewing it you'll
call back. They may ask what use you plan to make for the
software. One suggestion is to say you'd like the demo disk
for evaluation for your own or company's use. Any item can be sent
to your home address (ATT: your name). This may be faster than
using your company address. You can still use a company name.
Near the phone number in many listings you may see, 'Press 1,
then 2.' You can press 1 as soon as you're connected and hear
the recording. Then quickly press 2 once you hear the
beginning of another recording. If you feel you might have
reached the wrong area call again and this time listen to the
entire recording. The company may have changed their phone
directory. Once you get an actual person, follow the same
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instructions in the above paragraph. Usually, items will
arrive very quickly. If not, after 15 days you can call
again. To keep track, it's a good idea to note the date
called and the date item was received. Also write down
company contacts. Soon you will have a listing of helpful
contacts and friends within the industry. Everything on this
list is currently available however, free promotions don't
last forever. But to make sure that an item is truly not
available you can try the following:
Call in about a half hour and request the item again to make
sure. Perhaps when you called the first time you may have
reached someone who didn't feel like filling out a form or
thought that the offer expired. In some rare cases you might
have come across a company that sends demos or other free
items only if a specific advertisement or magazine is
mentioned. If this happens, call again (it shouldn't happen
but I mention it just in case) but do not repeat what was
said the first time. You can mention that you heard about
their product from any computer magazine, you're unsure
where, or anything else you can think of - you happened to
jot down their phone number a while ago but forgot what
magazine. Also try reaching a company representative that
handles some other region of the country.
Phone numbers may change and there may not always be a
recording mentioning the new number (rarely happens). Try
calling 800 555 1212 (toll free 800 # information) or regular
directory assistance. You can always try the company's long
distance number. Read on for phone tips and tricks.
COMPATIBILITY
All demo disks listed here will work with IBM compatible
personal computers unless otherwise noted. Demo disks will
work on virtually all PC's.
SOME NEAT PHONE TRICKS.
(Can be used in trying to reach any company you will ever
call - not just those listed here!)
In choosing companies for this listing, I made sure that
anyone calling would not have any inconveniences or
aggravation. If a company placed me on hold too long or
transferred me too many times, or for whatever reason the
free item was not easily obtainable, I did not include that
company here. But I thought I'd mention some telephone tactics
which might be helpful for those who spend a lot of time on the
phone.
If no 800 # is listed here, the company doesn't have a
toll-free no. Each company was checked thoroughly for any 800
no. Try calling 800 555 1212, directory assistance before
dialing a long distance no. There might be a toll-free no.
available. However, you needn't worry about this as only one
of the companies listed here has no toll free number. If,
however, you ever need to find more than one 800 number for a
company, write down the company names and ask toll free
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information for a few numbers at one time. Compuserve also
has a free area for finding toll free numbers for any
company.
When calling any company (not only those listed here) long
distance and you're paying for the call, as soon as someone
answers, quickly ask if they have an 800 number. If they do,
you can quickly hang up and call right back. Often, some
companies may not have their 800 number listed in their own
name. For example, a company you see advertised may have a
parent company. The 800 number may be listed in that parent
company's name. Others may not want the general public to use
their 800 number to keep costs down.
In order to properly route calls to the sales rep. or dept.
handling your region, many large companies will quickly ask
(maybe before you've had a chance to say much!) where you're
calling from, name, zip code, etc. After you hear the first
question quickly interrupt and say that you only want product
info mailed. Sometimes this will speed things up and they
will take your name and address right away and send the item.
Other times you will be transferred to some other area. But
what happens if you get a voice mailbox, the phone just rings
or you're told that "no one is available?" You can do the
following:
Try calling back again in a few minutes. This time say that
you're calling from some other part of the country. For
example, if the first time you mentioned that you called from
California and got a voice mailbox or were on hold too long,
the second time you call say that you're calling from
Michigan. You will then be transferred to the sales (or other
company representative) for another part of the country. They
naturally will assume you really live or work in that area.
If asked how you happened to "get here to my extension or
dept." you can say that the call was misdirected somehow but
while you're on the phone, can you please mail the item.
Later you can call back and speak with the regular sales rep.
that handles your region. Or, you can say that you're now
travelling in that area but mail the item to your business
address.
I've done all the above and it does work.
HOW TO AVOID BEING PLACED ON HOLD
If placed on hold after dialing an 800 no. you might want to call
again right away. The 2nd time (or even the 3rd or 4th!) you'll
most likely not be placed on hold. You'll most likely reach
another operator that's not so busy. Your time is too
valuable to be placed on hold! Sometimes you may ask someone
a question and they are taking much too long. Someone else
may have more experience and will find the answer more
quickly. If you reach a recording asking you to press a
number on your touch tome phone, pressing '0' will often
transfer you back to a human voice, even if the company's own
recording does not mention this. When leaving a message on a
voice mailbox by pressing '#' you'll usually hear some
options. Often the company's own recording may not mention
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this. You can then save your message using the right number
on your touch tone pad. Otherwise the message might be lost
(not common but why take chances) if you just hang up. After
saving you can then press 0 and be transferred to another
area - all without having to redial and possibly be placed on
hold. This should not happen when requesting any items here,
however, I included it just in case.
ABOUT TECH SUPPORT PHONE NUMBERS
Toll-free tech support phone numbers are listed here right
next to their regular phone number. Tech support departments
for companies without a toll-free tech. support number listed
may be reached by calling the long distance number. But call
their 800 number listed first to make sure. Tech. support
should be able to answer just about any question and help
with problems using the company's product. However, speak
with marketing, sales or customer service first.
FOR MORE THAN ONE DEMO OR FREE ITEM
If you have many computers, PC's or workstations, you can
mention this and ask if they will send the desired amount all
at once.
CONTACTING COMPANIES BY MAIL
You can always write to request anything. Include the
following in a letter: Your name, address, phone and name of
software demo (or other items) you want.
Always include your phone number so they can verify the
correct mailing address if necessary. If you really don't
want to be called, mention that there is no phone at your
location. If you have a hard time getting through by phone
you may want to write. Also, if you've called a few times and
the item is unavailable, you can try writing as a last
resort. However, I would recommend telephoning the company
whenever possible.
* * *
*** If anyone knows of a company that offers demos or other items
and would like to be listed in future updates please send a note
with appropriate info. ***
If you'd like a specialized version of this file made
to fit your particular needs please contact us. We can change
the text or format.
AUTOMATIC 'LIST' PROGRAMS
The reason why there is no 'list' program that automatically
lists this documentation on your screen is that word
processors offer many advantages. People are familiar with
their own word processors and can format the margins and
other information in this file easily. Adding a 'list'
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program adds more complexity and there is a chance that it
may not work on 100% of all computers. Some may want to print
certain sections of this file. This is easy with your word
processor. A list program may not have the right printer
set-up. You would have to use 'print screen' from your
keyboard - not easy if you have many pages!
THE FOLLOWING LISTINGS MAY NOT BE ADDED
TO OTHER 'FREE' TYPE LISTINGS FOR RESALE.
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
COMPANIES SORTED BY PRODUCT CATEGORY: (42 Categories Total)
******************************************
ACCOUNTING
ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES ³ This is the name of the Free ³
ACCPAK SIMPLY ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ item. Ask for this when calling³
800 645 3003. PRODUCT INFORMATION. ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
516 227 3300
******************************************
If any company asks
ACTUAL SOFTWARE how you heard about
their products, mention
Infolist catalog.
SOFTWARE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
SPA AUDIT DISK This category,
800 388 7478 'Actual Software',
201 452 1600 is the ONLY one
A DOS OR MACINTOSH PROGRAM THAT TAKES COMPLETE where you will find
INVENTORY OF ALL SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER(S). real software.
HELPS MANAGE AND KEEP TRACK OF SOFTWARE. Companies in other
**************************************** categories here offer
various types of demo
disks and other free
items.
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BACKUP
GAZELLE SYSTEMS Registered
BACKIT version shows you
800 786 3278 X 350 exactly how to
801 377 1288 get Adobe Type Manager
*************************************** software program free!
$100 + program sold
BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM (BBS) in stores. No 'catches.'
(FREE MEMBERSHIP)
DRAGON'S NEST
619 449 7052 Supports modem speeds of 300 to 14.4 Bps
SAN DIEGO, CA V32/V32 Bis) A WWIV AND ICENET BBS.
JIM - OWNER/SYSOP. COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT. HELPFUL.
FREE MEMBERSHIP TO ALL CALLERS. CALL ABOVE PHONE NO. USING MODEM.
MANY FILES INCLUDING IMAGE (PHOTO) FILES - GIF.
MANY OTHER SERVICES AND FEATURES. FRIENDLY, EASY TO USE.
CAN COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD VIA EMAIL THROUGH
WWIV AND ICENET NETWORK.
MENTION INFOLIST WHEN ASKED HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT THEIR BBS.
****************************************
ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
³ Booklets will always have³
BOOKLETS ³ a description as each one³
³ is unique. ³
ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
PACIFIC ACCESS COMPUTERS
SYSTEM INTEGRATION GUIDE
800 648 6161 * * * * * * * * * * * *
916 635 9300 * Registered version *
GUIDE ON HOW TO COMBINE SOFTWARE AND * has same categories *
HARDWARE FROM MANY DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS. * you see here. Except *
******************************************* * each has it's own *
* individual file. *
* * * * * * * * * * * *
CAD - COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
FORESIGHT RESOURCES
DRAFIX
800 231 8574
816 891 1040. SENDS 1 HI-DENSITY DISK.
***********************************************
CASE - COMPUTER AIDED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
DATAPRO INFORMATION SERVICES
CASEBASE
800 328 2776 SALES.
609 764 0100
************************************************
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CATALOG ELECTRONIC
ELITE COMPUTERS
COMPUTER PRODUCTS CATALOG
800 992 2171
404 923 9291
CATALOG CONTAINS MANY COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
PRODUCTS, ALL DESCRIBED ON DISK.
******************************************************
CD ROM
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CO.
DIGITAL CD ROM EXPLORER <ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ A free CD Rom
800 344 4825. PRESS 2. EXT. 720. disc is sent.
508 467 7760
INTRODUCTION TO BENEFITS OF CD ROM. CD ALSO CAN BE
USED ON AUDIO PLAYER! HAS FLIGHT SIMULATOR GAME.
**********************************************
COMMUNICATION
DCA
CROSSTALK
800 348 3221
404 442 4095
********************************************** BONUS ITEMS:
"""""""""""
CONTACT Following are more free
items I decided to throw
CONTACT SOFTWARE in at the last minute:
ACT!
800 365 0606 LOGICAL OPERATIONS
214 418 1866 PC SUCCESS:THE MANAGER
******************************************* FACTOR
800 456 4677, EXT. 30.
DATA ANALYSIS A booklet with ideas
and suggestions for
managers.
FIRSTMARK TECHNOLOGIES
KNOWLEDGE SEEKER INTEL CORP.
800 444 2636 800 387 7335 dEPT 11.
613 723 8020 CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR
FOR LOTUS, DBASE OR ASCII FILES. MOBILE (NOTEBOOK) COMPUTER
FINDS TRENDS.
Tips, ideas and suggestions
SPIRAL SOFTWARE about notebook/mobile
EASYPLOT computers.
800 833 1511
617 739 1511 Other bonus items can
USED FOR PLOTTING. FOR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF be found throughout
DATA. HAS GRAPHICS. WORKING MODEL. this section. Read all
********************************************** the way to the end!
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DATABASE
MICROSOFT
FOXPRO
800 426 9400
419 872 0043
WORKING MODEL.
**********************************************
DATABASE UTILITIES
CONCENTRIC DATA SYSTEMS
R & R REPORT WRITER
800 325 9035. PRESS 3.
508 366 1122
DATA ACCESS
FLEXQL
800 451 3539 or 800 426 9400
305 238 0012
QNE
Q-QUERY
800 333 0448
215 968 5966
********************************************* Another bonus item:
DESKTOP PUBLISHING TIFFANY & CO.
800 346 3455
TIMEWORKS 800 526 0649 - NY.
PUBLISH-IT HOW TO BUY A DIAMOND
800 535 9497 Helpful guide.
708 559 1300
**********************************************
DOS UTILITY
GAZELLE SYSTEMS
OPTUNE
800 786 3278
801 377 1288
OPTIMIZE HARD DISK. INCREASE SPEED, DEFRAGMENT.
FREE DEMO.
**********************************************
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING
TELETUTOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING
800 542 2242
603 433 2242
COURSE COVERS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS.
**********************************************
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EMAIL
LOTUS
CC:MAIL FOR DOS
800 448 2500 PRESS 2. 800 562 4772 TECH. SUPPORT.
617 577 8500
**********************************************
ENGINEERING
TEKTRONIX
TEK 1503C
800 833 9200. 800 835 6100 TECH. SUPPORT
502 923 0330
FREE VIDEO. TESTER FOR METAL CABLE AND SYSTEMS.
MICROSIM
PS SPICE
800 245 3022
714 770 3022
ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS.
**********************************************
EXPOS
NDN ENTERPRISES
DB/EXPO EXHIBIT PASS
800 232 3976
415 941 8440
FREE PASS TO WORLD'S LARGEST DATABASE AND TOOLS
CONFERENCE. ANNUALLY IN MARCH.
***********************************************
ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
GAMES ³ Note: Get 20+ game ³
SIR-TECH ³ demo disks from ³
800 447 1230, 315 393 6644 ³ registered version. ³
1) WIZARDRY: BANE OF THE COSMIC FORGE ³ Includes all Disney ³
Fantasy and role playing simulation. ³ games. Also many ³
2) WIZARDRY: CRUSADERS OF THE DARK SAVANT ³ posters of popular ³
Sequel to above. Sound, color. Both for ³ games. Great for ³
IBM, Mac, Amiga and Tandy computers. No ³ kids. ³
special equipment needed. ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
**********************************************
GRAMMAR CHECKER
QUE SOFTWARE
RIGHTWRITER
800 992 0244. STAY ON LINE
813 923 0233
**********************************************
INTEGRATED
INFORMIX
SMARTWARE
800 331 1763. PRESS 1, THEN 2. 800 274 8184. TECH. SUPPORT.
415 926 6300. ALSO, 800 438 7627 X 4052.
PRODUCT LITERATURE HAS GREAT NATURE PHOTOS ON FRONT PAGE.
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***********************************************
INVENTORY
TALLY SYSTEMS CORP.
PC CENSUS
800 262 3877. EXT. 652
603 643 1300
AUTOMATICALLY MAINTAINS FULL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
INVENTORY. SENDS HI DENSITY DISK.
**********************************************
MENU
ORACLE
MENU
800 562 0720. PRODUCT INFORMATION. 800 392 2999 TECH. SUPPORT.
415 506 7000
************************************************
MAGAZINES
ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
³166 free magazines ³
* PC WORLD - LOTUS EDITION ³and many free ³
800 825 7595 ³subscriptions avail-³
303 447 9330 ³able from our ³
BOOKLET & DISK WITH 15 READY TO USE SPREADSHEET ³'MAGAZINE LIST'. ³
BUSINESS TEMPLATES. ALL ARE USER'S FAVORITES. ³ See catalog. ³
* ASK FOR: SUBSCRIPTION TO LOTUS EDITION - PC WORLD, ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
DISKETTE OFFER.
SUBSCRIPTION COMES WITH THE SAMPLE ISSUE, DISKETTE AND TEMPLATES. IF YOU
DECIDE TO CANCEL LATER AT ANY TIME, THE DISK, TEMPLATE AND FREE ISSUE
ARE YOURS TO KEEP. MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR SAMPLE ISSUE AND DISKETTE OFFER.
****************************************************
MISCELLANEOUS
OFFICIAL AIRLINE GUIDES
OFFICIAL AIRLINE POCKET GUIDE
800 342 5624
COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVELING IN THE U.S. OR INTERNATIONAL.
FLIGHTS, AIRLINES, HOTELS, RENTAL CARS, LOTS MORE!
W. QUINN ASSOCIATES
STUDY ON DISK MANAGEMENT IN THE 90'S - (ask for this).
800 829 3453
INTERESTING REPORT ON VAX/VMS DISK MANAGEMENT.
WILL RECEIVE A FREE FRISBEE.
BUICK DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS
'92 BUICK TEST DRIVE - DIMENSIONS DISK
800 521 7300
512 734 2224
DESCRIBES ALL OF THE BUICK '92 CARS.
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APPLETON PAPERS
OPTIMA RECOVER
800 922 1730
414 734 9841
ASK FOR 'OPTIMA RECOVER.' DESCRIBES THEIR FAX MACHINE PAPER.
WILL AUTOMATICALLY SEND A FREE ROLL OF FAX PAPER.(Same paper sold in
********************************************** stores.)
NETWORK ANALYZERS
KNOZALL SYSTEMS
FILE WIZARD
800 333 8698
602 545 0006
FULL WORKING VERSION. COMES WITH MANUALS. WORKS
FOR 30 DAYS. HI DENSITY DISK.
**********************************************
O C R
NMC TECHNOLOGIES
IMAGINE
800 466 2832
410 356 1444
STORES OVER 150,000 PAGES ON ONE CD. DEMO COMES ON DISKETTE.
**********************************************
PAINTBRUSH
SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
HARVARD DRAW FOR WINDOWS
800 336 8360
415 962 8910
SENDS A HI DENSITY DISK.
**********************************************
PAPER CATALOGS
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GOVERNMENT COMPUTER BOOK
800 999 4874
617 245 3768
DESCRIPTIONS OF 2000+ MICROCOMPUTER PRODUCTS.
SOFTWARE COMPARISON, MORE.
**********************************************
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
INTEGRAL
H.R.I.
800 824 8199
415 939 3900
***********************************************
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POSTERS
SHREDEX W.A. CHARNSTROM
SAVE OUR WORLD POSTER PONY EXPRESS LIMITED EDITION PRINT
800 328 2962
516 345 0300 612 944 8555
ENVIRONMENT-RELATED POSTER. ART PRINT OF FAMOUS PAINTING BY
DAVID THATCHER. 17" X 14".
COMES WITH BOOKLET ABOUT HISTORY OF
PONY EXPRESS.
NOTE: Get many posters directly from game companies in our
registered version. Many colorful, action scenes - jets,
dragons, fantasy scenes, etc.
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PRESENTATION
WORDPERFECT
DRAWPERFECT
800 451 5151. 800 541 5096 TECH. SUPPORT.
801 225 5000
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PROGRAMMING
MPB SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS
SQL REPORT WRITER
800 231 6342. PRESS 1. 800 346 4848 IN CA.
415 769 4746. PREPARE REPORTS FROM ANY ASCII FILE VISUAL COBOL
PROGRAM. KNOWLEDGE OF SQL UNNECESSARY TO USE THIS.
INTERMETRICS
INTERTOOLS
800 356 3594
617 661 0072
BUILD, TEST AND DEBUG REAL TIME CODE. FOR USE WITH C LANGUAGE.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES
SUPERPROJECT
800 225 5224. PRESS 1.
516 227 3300.
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SECURITY
AZ TECH SOFTWARE
EVERLOCK, EVERTRAK, EVERKEY
800 227 0644
816 776 2700
EACH PRODUCTS HELPS PROTECT AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED
COPYING OF SOFTWARE. 1 DEMO DISK FOR ALL 3.
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SEMINAR
LOTUS ADAPTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
WINDOWS WORLD TOUR IMAGING SEMINAR
800 327 6148 800 678 6978 - 714 587 9077
617 577 8500 SEMINAR DISCUSSES IMAGING
DISCUSSES 123 SPREADSHEET FOR AND HOW IT CAN HELP SOLVE
WINDOWS, FREELANCE GRAPHICS, AMI PRO, PROBLEMS.
CC:MAIL, LOTUS NOTES.
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SPREADSHEET
LOTUS
LOTUS 123 VERSION 3.1. FOR DOS.
800 872 3387
617 577 8500
SENDS 1 HI DENSITY DISKETTE - 1.25 OR 1.44 MEG.
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BONUS STOCK MARKET 'FREEBIE:'
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STOCK MARKET NASDAQ - 800 220 1448
"100 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES"
ALSO HAS INFORMATION ON COMP-
EQUIS INTERNATIONAL ANIES WORTH 1 BILLION OR MORE.
1 - METASTOCK. 2 - PULSE.
800 882 3040
801 265 8886
1 - METASTOCK - STOCK MARKET TECHNICAL ANALYSIS.
2 - PULSE - INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGER. 1 DEMO
DISK FOR BOTH PROGRAMS.
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WORD PROCESSING
I B M
DISPLAYWRITE
800 426 7699. STAY ON LINE. 800 426 7763. TECH SUPPORT.
404 238 3000
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We hope that you like this shareware product so far and found
it useful. This is a result of many hours of hard work and
research. Although this offers a lot of value compared to the
price paid, the cost for registration is still low - only
$15.00. You will receive, just by calling the companies
listed in the registered version:
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700+ demo disks, 19 videos, working models of ALL top companies
many of which are not advertised, many toll-free tech. support
numbers, 8 free membership BBS's, admission to seminars, plastic
CD holder, many free tickets to expos - avoid paying $10 - $20
admission prices, free 'live' stock market information, free issues
and subscriptions to national magazines, game demo disks, etc.
Lots more actual software! Not a demo but real, live software
More of everything you've seen here. Get a free computer memory
chip and also a $150.00 value clip art collection (it's true!).
Compufreebies is the only place you'll learn about most of these
free items.
From author receive notification of future updates, sample
photo-images (GIF's) and helpful fun shareware programs.
Remember - registered version has instructions on how to get
Adobe Type Manager for Windows software free! Not a copy - actual
software. Lets your printer work wonders. Sold in stores for
$100.00+
Here are some of the free items listed in the registered version.
These are only a few of the actual descriptions from the 'Booklets'
category:
- 54 PAGES. BASICS OF USING WINDOWS 3.1 ON A NETWORK. $25.00 VALUE -
FREE!
- FREE BOOK - "People, Managing Your Most Important Resource."
- 20+ DEMO DISKS FOR NATIONAL-BRAND VIDEO GAMES
- MONTHLY REPORT OF EVERY SOFTWARE UPGRADE REPORTED
BY MANUFACTURER. WITH NAMES, ADDRESSES, PRICES.
- A FREE TUTORIAL. $20.00 VALUE. FULLY EXPLAINS DECISION TABLES IN
PROGRAMMING.
- BASICS ABOUT PC MAINTENANCE.
- BOOKLET DESCRIBING SOME BASICS OF LAW.
- 74 PAGES. BASICS OF DATABASE SERVERS, SQL, CLIENT SERVER,
CONCURRENCY, MEASUREMENT, LOTS MORE.
- A 75.00 VALUE. DESCRIBES MANY THINGS ABOUT CASE.
- FREE - 470 PGS. HAS LISTINGS OF TRULY PORTABLE SOFTWARE FOR 88000
RISC PROCESSOR HARDWARE.
- SAMPLE ISSUE OF MAGAZINE RELATED TO WINDOWS. HELP, TIPS, STORIES,
IDEAS, MORE.
These are only a sample what is available in the 'Actual
Software' category:
- COMPUTER LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE SOFTWARE/HARDWARE. WORKS FOR 30 DAYS.
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- CREATES MONTHLY CALENDARS. FULL VERSION - WORKS FOR 30 DAYS.
- HELPS COMPARE RATES FROM MANY INSURANCE COS. SOFTWARE DOES NOT TIME
OUT.
These free items are in various categories found in
registered version:
CONTACT -
A CALENDAR AND SCHEDULING SOFTWARE PROGRAM. WORKING MODEL.
CAN SAVE UP TO 40 APPOINTMENTS.
DATABASE -
WORKING MODEL. 7 DISKETTES. THOROUGH GUIDEBOOK. COMES WITH
VINYL DISKETTE HOLDER.
DATABASE -
WORKING MODEL. 120 RECORDS LIMIT. 2 DISKETTES.
DATABASE -
WORKING MODEL. CAN WORK WITH UP TO 100 RECORDS WILL ALSO SAVE DATA.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING -
WORKING MODEL. HAS 8 DESIGN ELEMENTS. SOFTWARE HAS DESIGN ELEMENTS
FOR USE IN DOCUMENTS
DESKTOP PUBLISHING - WORKING MODEL. DOES EVERYTHING EXCEPT SAVE.
EXPO -
TWICE A YEAR GRAPHICS EXPO. LATEST IN GRAPHICS, ANIMATION,
MULTIMEDIA, DESKTOP PUBLISHING, MORE.
EXPO -
HELPS MANAGE TRANSITION TO DOWNSIZING.
EXPO -
EXPO COVERS SUN AND SPARC WORKSTATIONS, SOFTWARE & HARDWARE. ALSO
UNIX & RISC. ANNUALLY IN JANUARY.
EXPO -
IN APRIL, ANNUALLY. TORONTO, CANADA. LATEST SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
EXPO -
LARGEST CASE FAIR. ANNUALLY IN FEB (CALIFORNIA) AND OCTOBER
(BOSTON).
EXPO -
SHOWS LATEST IN DATABASES. ANNUALLY IN JUNE.BOSTON
EXPO -
EXHIBITS VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS, NETWORK PRODUCTS. JANUARY
(ANNUAL). $50.00 NORMALLY.
GAMES -
NOTE: A total of 20+ demo disks available. Major companies including
Disney. Games can be played on almost any type of computer.
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MAGAZINES - Free subscriptions to many computer magazines, free sample
issues: BYTE MAGAZINE, INSIDE DOS, JOURNAL OF TAXATION, KIPLINGER
WASHINGTON NEWSLETTER, MACUSER, PC COMPUTING, PC GAMES, TRAVEL
PLANNERS (Pacific Asia, North America, European Editions), WINDOWS
MAGAZINE, WINDOWS REPORT.
MISC -
A SMALL GADGET THAT TESTS RS-232 PORTS. PLUGS INTO PORT AND SMALL
LIGHTS TELL YOU ABOUT PROBLEMS.
MISC -
FREE 90 DAY TRIAL FOR HOME POSTAGE METER AND ELECTRONIC SCALE. EASY
TO USE.
PAINT/DRAW -
WORKING MODEL. MUST HAVE WINDOWS. DESIGNS PLANS FOR PRODUCTS. CO.
SENDS 5 DISKETTES.
POSTER -
POSTER OF F-16 FIGHTER JET. *** Note: Also many posters from game
companies. Scenes of jets, dragons, other action shots.
SEMINAR - BASICS OF COMMUNICATIONS AND FRAME RELAYS.
SEMINAR -
YEARLY SEMINAR - APRIL. DISCUSSES HOW TO BUILD CLIENT/SERVER
APPLICATIONS THAT RUN IN WINDOWS.
SEMINAR -
DESCRIBES DATA INTEGRATION.
SEMINAR - DESCRIBES SCO ZENIX OPERATING SYSTEM.
SEMINAR - DISCUSSES ALL THEIR WINDOWS SOFTWARE AND HOW IT CAN HELP.
SEMINAR -
IMPLEMENT AN OPEN SYSTEMS STRATEGY, CHOOSE BETWEEN MANY OPERATING
SYSTEMS, INTEGRATION, APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT.
SEMINAR -
DESCRIBES SOFTWARE WHICH STREAMLINES APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
SEMINAR -
DESCRIBES DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, CLIENT/SERVERS, OPEN INTEGRATION,
ON-LINE DATA MANAGEMENT. 3 HRS.
SEMINAR -
DISCUSSES GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES, INTELLIGENT GATEWAYS,
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT, MORE.
SEMINAR - DISCUSSES NETWORKS.
STOCK MARKET -
RECEIVE 20 HOURS FREE TIME ON YOUR COMPUTER TO OBTAIN STOCK MARKET
DATA DIRECTLY FROM COMPANY.
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See registration form for ordering information. 5.25 or 3.5"
DOS/IBM Compatible disks sent but can be read by Macintosh
computers. (for MAC order 3.5" disks only).
The registered version is ordered exactly the same way as you
see here (with many more companies!) except that each of the
42 categories has it's own file on the diskette. You would
select the file you're interested in. Don't have to search through
one huge file! Thus, word processing companies are in a
separate file - named wordproc. Databases are in the
'databas' directory.
The registered version has 3 more ways (besides Categories)
in which the companies are organized:
1) A large file with names and addresses of each company - in mailing
list format - 450+ computer companies.
For example:
AZ TECH SOFTWARE
305 E FRANKLIN
RICHMOND, MO 64085
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES
711 STEWART AVE.
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530-4787
(Continued for a total of 450+ companies.)
There is no other computer program for the price which has
450+ top computer companies listed neatly for use as a
mailing list.
2) A file of company names, addresses and phone numbers.
Useful for simply contacting each company for any purpose. For
example:
AZ TECH SOFTWARE
305 E FRANKLIN
RICHMOND, MO 64085
800 227 0644 This makes it easier to contact each
816 776 2700 company without having to read
through any other information.
Of course, if you do not need this
information you do not have to
BORLAND go through the file on the disk.
BOX 660 001
SCOTTSVALLEY, CA 95066
800 331 0877
408 439 1064
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES
711 STEWART AVE.
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530-4787
800 645 3003. PRESS 1.
516 227 3300
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3) And finally, all companies listed in alphabetical order.
If you want to see all the free items/demos in one place,
look here. This is especially helpful when one company has
many products and free items. You can easily inquire about
many of the different products a company has with only one
call:
COMPANIES A:
AZ TECH SOFTWARE
MO (state abbreviation)
EVERLOCK, EVERTRAK, EVERKEY
800 227 0644
816 776 2700
SECURITY. (name of software category).
EACH PRODUCT HELPS PROTECT AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED COPYING OF
SOFTWARE. 1 DEMO DISK FOR ALL 3.
COMPANIES B:
BUICK DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS
TX
'92 BUICK TEST DRIVE - DIMENSIONS DISK
800 521 7300
512 734 2224
DESCRIBES ALL OF THE BUICK '92 CARS.
MISC.
COMPANIES C:
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES Note: If a company offers
more than one NY free item, all items would be
listed one ACCPAK SIMPLY right after the other.
ACCOUNTING.
800 645 3003. PRESS 1.
516 227 3300
(Continued for a total of 450+ companies)
There is NO other listing in the U.S. such as this available
on diskette. Our registered version has complete addresses
and phone numbers of almost every major computer company in
the U.S. All are in alphabetical order. Each company's free
items (over 800!) and major products are listed. Windows,
DOS, MAC and most computer systems, including mainframes, are
supported. Each company can be contacted by phone or letter
to request info or free items which they'll gladly send. Most
companies listed have toll-free numbers.
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1) CompuFreebies - REGISTERED VERSION.
A listing of hundreds (over 800!) free items you can quickly
receive from 450 companies, most with toll-free numbers.
Everything is free and yours to keep with no obligation.
Organized into 42 different computer categories including
actual software. Yes, many companies do give away free,
working software to the public as a promotion. One company
gives away $150.00 worth of clip art (computer images to be
put into your documents)! Get a free copy of Adobe Type
Manager software $100.00 + value free. No 'catches.' However,
you must know the proper instructions as detailed in
'CompuFreebies.' Many of the free items are demo disks and
working models of popular software programs. Largest source
of free computer-related items in the U.S. There are also
many free and helpful booklets, CD Roms, CD holders, game
demo disks, posters (including posters from game companies),
computer magazines, vinyl organizers, free membership BBS's,
and lots more. Shows exactly how to receive free tickets to
large computer expos, trade shows and company seminars. All
neatly organized with complete company addresses and phone
numbers. Alphabetical listing of each company and their free
items also included. Yet another listing with only company
name and addresses to be used as a mailing list. Also a
'surprise' section with some photo-image files (see an actual
photo on your screen!) and fun shareware programs. (Price -
$15.00, includes postage in the U.S. and Canada. Overseas
add$2.50 for airmail.) One 5.25 HD, (2) 360K disks or one
3.5" diskette. IBM/DOS compatible diskettes. Can also be read
by Macintosh computers using File Exchange Software supplied
with MAC's. All companies can be called from any phone in the
world.
2) VIDEOLIST.
Contains names and phone nos., most toll free, of companies
offering free computer-related (and some travel and
tour-guide) videos. 140 videos!. Videos describe products and
companies. Call companies directly from listing. Everything
totally free. Videos are used for promotion and advertising.
One company sends, with their video, a $10.00 credit to be
used when visiting any doctor! NOTE: CompuFreebies full
version lists approx. 19 videos. (Price - $3.25, includes
domestic postage. Add 50 cents for overseas airmail) Paper.
3) MAGAZINE LIST.
A guide to obtaining free sample issues of magazines and free
subscriptions. Total of 166 magazines! Yes, FREE
subscriptions - even for magazines normally sold in stores.
Free subscriptions help increase revenue from advertisers and
are encouraged. All toll-free phone numbers and descriptions.
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Contact directly. All completely legal. Four categories:
Computers, Business, General Interest and Health. Many
first-rate, well-known magazines including the largest
available. Includes all computer magazines with 'PC' in
title. Windows, Macintosh, Networks, more. Many
investment/financial newsletters. Same publications available
on newsstands for $2.50 to $7.00 (more for investment
newsletters.) Absolutely no cost to you. Under NO obligation to
subscribe. Very easy to request, simple directions. (Price -
$4.95, includes postage). Paper.
4) NY HOTELIST.
A guide listing 20 of the least expensive and best quality
hotels in New York City. All hotels are in safe areas. As a
long time NYC resident I know each area and only considered
hotels in the safest areas. Lists hotel names,
addresses,phone nos., rates. Hotels in NYC are usually
expensive - however, rates here are $65 to $130. One hotel
has a view of Central Park. (Price - $3.00, includes postage)
Paper. Add 50 cents for overseas airmail. Hotels can be
called from any phone in the world.
5) PHONELIST.
The service described here (totally legal!) has no 50 - 75
cent surcharge for their calling card. Make telephone calls
without using coins and without paying for surcharges from
hotels and other places that usually charge extra (a lot!)
for calls made from their phones. Never worry about change
for a call again! Used daily by many businesses, now
available for individuals. Also - how to save 15% on all your
international calls - no minimums, no fees, no special
hours.(Price $3.00, includes postage) Paper. Add 50 cents
for overseas airmail. Can only be used in U.S. However, if
travelling here will be useful.
6) ON LINE GUIDE.
Describes exactly how to get Compuserve and Prodigy
membership/startup kits for free - without paying $30.00 to
$49.99! Totally legal sources - the companies do not mind at
all as they gain more members. Shows exactly how to become a
member, using your computer and modem, of the 6 major
national on-line services - Compuserve, Prodigy, Genie,
America On Line, Delphi and BIX. Complete instructions, 800
numbers for customer service, best times to call, complete
rates, some inside information, more. All in easy to read 5
page guide. Information not available anywhere else all
together in one place. (Price $3.50, includes postage).
Paper. Overseas customers: Check locally for sign on
procedures.
7) SUMMONS GUIDE.
Guaranteed to save you money on parking and speeding fines.
Using these methods you will avoid paying at least one
future parking summons that you ordinarily would have paid.
Everything legal! Shows exactly what to look for on a parking
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or speeding ticket to reduce the fine or void it completely.
What to write in a letter and suggestions on what to say in
court. Valid in all 50 states. (Price - $3.25, includes
postage). Paper.
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Specialized listings are also available. For example, reliable and
inexpensive sources for computer (or other merchandise)
equipment, supplies, etc. Let us know your requests/needs.
Please write/send email if any questions at all. Thanks.
Hundreds of satisfied customers have ordered our full version
and other products. Not one complaint!
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You do not have to print out our registration form to
register or order our other items. You can use the form as a
'worksheet'. Simply write down the following on a separate
paper:
1) Names of the item(s) you'd like, and place where this
shareware file was obtained.
2) Comments or suggestions, if you like, on your own paper OR
on comment form supplied here.
3) Enclose check or money order.
COMMENT FORM - WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THIS FILE?
You would really be helping us if you could print out the
comment form and send it in (or send in your comments on your
own paper). Your comments and ideas will help us serve you
better and make our products more useful. If it can be made
better perhaps we can then charge more! (only kidding).
Orders shipped within 48 hours.
NOTE: Author of this file is not employed by or associated in any way
with any of the companies mentioned here. All product names
are the property of the respective companies.
(c) COPYRIGHT 1992. LOUIS PUCCIO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This
file, FREEBIES 3.1, may be copied freely by anyone (EXCEPT
onto electronic bulletin systems) provided that no changes
are made. Make as many copies as necessary. Price not to
exceed $9.00 per copy.
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REGISTRATION/ORDER FORM
INFOLIST - 90 CHURCH ST. - BOX 2517 - NY, NY 10008
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General area of work?
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Date shareware disk purchased:.............
Important! Where did you get this shareware file?......................
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2) VIDEOLIST........140 free videos...........Copies:____x $3.25 = _______
3) PHONELIST...Avoid calling card fees).......Copies:____x $3.00 = _______
4) NY HOTELIST..Inexpensive,quality hotels)...Copies:____x $3.00 = _______
5) ON LINE GUIDE..Avoid $25-$30 startup fees..Copies:____x $3.50 = _______
6) SUMMONS GUIDE..(Avoid payment - legally)...Copies:____x $3.25 = _______
7) MAGAZINE LIST.....(166 free magazines).....Copies:____x $4.95 = _______
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Was the documentation and instructions in this file easy to understand?
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really ambitious, please print and mail the section with your
corrections.
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companies will you call? Approximately? __________ Why or why not?
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Sysops, BBS owners, club Presidents and anyone
who would like to upload or copy this file:
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The file you have now is not for posting on BBS's as it would
be impossible to update this file later. I can send a special
version for your needs, for example, to be used as a menu
selection. One bbs I know of has done this. Please erase any
earlier version (1991 date) named FREEBIES.ZIP. (size -
approx. 12K) if you happen to have it on your BBS.
Anyone may make a copy of this shareware file you have now
for club members, friends, co-workers etc. Not necessary to
contact me first but I'd appreciate a note (or use e-mail
addresses below) with the name, phone and description of your
organization. Contact us if you'd like changes made to this
file. The name for this file should be: COMPUFREEBIES.
(To all sysops, club presidents: Feel free to sign me up for
a free life membership required!.....No? 20 years? (Only kidding.)
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SHAREWARE COMPANY OWNERS/REVIEWERS:
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May include this file in your catalog or store without
contacting the author first. However, please let us know with
a note so I can send updates. Send a catalog also, if you
like. Better yet, send some free disks!..... Only kidding!
The name of this file for shareware catalogs should be:
FREEBIES 3.1, or COMPUFREEBIES 3.1. If you already carry our
older version, please note in your catalog description that
this is an update.
Although this diskette may be copied freely, price must be
less than $9.00.
One last bonus item!
HAMMERMILL DESKTOP PAPERS
800 242 2148
ASK FOR: FREE SAMPLES OF ONE (OR MORE) OF THE FOLLOWING -
1) LASER PRINT PAPER. 2) LASER PLUS PAPER. 3) BOND PAPER
WILL RECEIVE 25 PAGES OF EACH.
Please do not alter this text in any way!
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Thanks!
PART 2 OF THIS FILE - FREE VIDEOS - ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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Included with this file are 2 actual games. This is an
example of one of the many 'freebies' available from company
just for the asking. To play the games go to the Airlift or
Vegas directory here on this disk.
1) Type Airlift at the DOS prompt to play Airlift.
2) Type Cards at the DOS prompt to play Vegas. In each
directory are complete instructions.
These games are found on a demo disk sent by a company listed
in the registered version. For more information go to the
directory or file on this disk called 'gamedoc.' 2 other
products made by the company are also described.
Note - the author is not affiliated with this company in any way.
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FREE VIDEOS
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10 companies offering 10 free videos are listed here. Title of
each video and brief descriptions are included. These videos
are mainly computer-related and describe products made by
each company. You can learn from these tapes about the
subjects covered as well as the company's products.
Promotions and offers may end, however, all videos are
currently available as this is constantly updated. Ask for
extension, if listed, or request by video title. If you reach
an operator, give the extension number (if listed) or just ask
for the title of the video. Videos arrive in re-usable boxes
and can be recorded over after viewing. If anyone asks how
you heard about the video mention Infolist catalog. If you're
told that the video is no longer available, call back later.
Often a different person may be more cooperative. If calling
a second time and are asked how you heard about the video
mention a major computer magazine, or that you're not sure how
you learned about it but had written down the company's phone
no. You should rarely encounter such difficulty but I mention
it just in case. If you don't have a touch tone phone and you
reach a recording, eventually a company operator will answer.
Videolist, one of our products, (described later in detail)
lists 140 free videos and is the largest centralized source
of free videos in the U.S. All the companies are constantly
updated so there is no need to worry about outdated phone
numbers or other information.
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CLUB MED - 800 258 2633
Title: CLUB MED VIDEO. Describes their large cruise ship.
CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S FUND - 800 228 2221.
Title: FREE VIDEO. Will receive general information and a video
showing how you can help children all over the world. Note: Money
Magazine rated this charity as one of the 10 best in America.
EPSON - 800 289 3776
Title: PROGRESSION PC
Shows how their software speeds up Windows without accelerator cards.
GREATER MIAMI VISITOR'S BUREAU - 800 955 3646.
Title: CITY WITH A RHYTHM ALL IT'S OWN. Highlights of Miami, beaches,
entertainment, etc.
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MAUI RESORT - 800 292 4532
Title: MAUI INTER-CONTINENTAL RESORT.
Describes this Hawaiian island and places for business meetings.
MUTUAL FUND FORECASTER - 800 442 9000.
Title: MUTUAL PROFITS.
Describes this company's financial newsletter.
OLDSMOBILE - 800 354 3228.
Title: INDEPENDENT TEST VIDEO.
Describes features of the Achieva model automobile.
SMUGGLER'S NOTCH RESORTS - 800 451 8752.
Title: SMUGGLER'S NOTCH VIDEO.
Describes this family resort in State of Vermont.
WORDPERFECT - 800 451 5151.
Title: WORDPERFECT FOR WINDOWS.
Describes their word processing program for use with Windows.
APPLE COMPUTER - 800 441 3001 extension 671.
Title: IN BUSINESS WITH MACINTOSH.
Video comes with discount cupons for Apple-related products.
FOR EVEN MORE VIDEOS!
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If you liked this 2nd part you might consider Videolist,
another of our products. It is organized in the same way you
see here but includes many more videos and companies - 140
free videos! Even the phone call to the companies is free.
Many of these videos are not advertised and this is the only
place you'll know about them. Please see order form and
catalog at end of this file for ordering info. We've had many
orders with no complaints at all. Do not worry about
receiving out of date phone numbers or companies. Everything
is constantly updated! More videos are added as they become
available so you may receive more than 140.
IMPORTANT þ When ordering or writing to us please print your
return address on the order form. Also, mention where you
found this shareware file that you have now.
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JOKES - SEE PAGE 33.
ADVANTAGES, USEFULNESS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ITEMS
OBTAINED THROUGH USE OF THIS FILE AND REGISTERED VERSION
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1) WORKING MODELS OF MAJOR SOFTWARE PROGRAMS, DEMO DISKS AND
ACTUAL SOFTWARE.
There is NO other centralized listing as large as
CompuFreebies (registered version) in the U.S. available on
diskette. There is only one other available on CD Rom which
is much more expensive but free items listed are only demo
disks, not booklets, videos, free expos, seminars or other
things.
What exactly is a demo disk? These are given away as part of
advertising and promotion efforts, especially for new
products. Most are similar to slide shows and you watch
colorful screens magically appear. There is an example of
most of the features. The term 'self-running demo' is often
used for these types of demos. A working model does the most
of any demo disk and is also more expensive to produce. It is
almost the very same software sold for a lot of money. Unlike
self-running or interactive demos, with a working model you
can actually use many of the same features of the actual,
expensive program. Each company's working model has unique
limitations; most do not allow saving and/or printing. For
obvious reasons, some functions cannot work or companies
would in effect be giving away their software. However, some
companies are more generous than others with usable features
on the working model. One company's working model (found in
the full version) allows design of up to 30 IC's (Integrated
Circuits) for printed circuit boards. Our registered version
lists all of Microsoft's working models including Windows.
The working model of Windows 3.0 actually allows use of
Windows in the lowest operating mode. For many people this
may be good enough. You'll actually be able to use powerful
Windows features. Many demos and other items are not
advertised in magazines so Compufreebies is the only place
you'll know about them.
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You don't have to pay for or return anything. Demos are sent on
re-usable diskettes. High density and 3.5" diskettes can be
expensive, as you know.
Demos are very valuable in revealing a great deal about the
actual software. It will answer many questions such as:
A) exactly how the screens are organized and will appear.
B) how easy will it be to maneuver around, and
C) where to locate the features YOU feel are important (not
only those which advertisements describe).
D) reveal quality of paper manuals and documentation. If the
directions and documentation supplied with the demo disk
(especially working models) are easy to use, then there's
a good chance that the actual program will have the same
qualities.
E) quality of help screens and company support. How well are
questions answered about materials received when you call
the company? You'll see exactly how much on-screen help is
provided.
F) compare one or more software products easily and quickly.
You'll be more certain as to which is the best software
for your needs - without having to take a chance on a
purchase. Often many magazines rate software and choose 2
programs as the best. You can further compare these 2
quickly on your own computer.
I'm sure there are a lot more than these 6 points but the
usefulness of demo disks in evaluating software should be quite
clear.
Demos offer many advantages over buying the actual, expensive
software for review, for example, some computer/M.I.S. depts.
cannot get quick authorization for purchase of a wide variety
of actual software. Other problems are: Forms to be
completed, red tape, waiting for approval, installation time,
returns problems (IF allowed) such as keeping track of return
dates, packing, postage, potential loss of items,
're-stocking fees', etc. All this makes it very difficult to
review a lot of very good software.
2) BEST CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND EXTENSIONS.
Nearly all companies listed here and the registered version
have toll-free nos. I have contacted each company and found
the most direct phone numbers. As a result, time spent on
'hold' or transferred will be greatly reduced when you call.
You'll reach the department directly responsible for the
desired product. Often companies do not list their 800 number
in ads or any other literature. But through research I've
managed to find and include them here. This feature will save
phone charges and time. Detailed instructions on what
extension to ask for or number to press is included.
3) ACCESS TO COMPANY EXPERTS, TOLL-FREE TECH SUPPORT
AND OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CONTACTS.
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You'll speak with the department most knowledgeable about the
product. Sales reps. are very helpful and can answer most
questions except the most technical. If a company has
toll-free tech support the number is listed near the
sales/marketing 800 number. These numbers are not widely
advertised and were obtained with a lot of effort. A lot can
be learned, including basics. E.g., anyone with an interest
in networks can contact a network company that will explain
some basics.
Because you can speak with someone quickly and easily much
more can be learned with less effort (and cost) than reading
a book or manual. For many applications, e.g. Wordperfect,
completely free tech. support is available. For those who
prefer studying, the booklet category has companies that send
good basic guides for most computer fields.
4) VIDEO CASSETTES.
These are also free and describe the company and/or their
products. The tapes and boxes can be re-used to tape favorite
programs and will fit into any VHS recorder. A total of 19
videos are available in the registered version. Please see
the catalog for description of Videolist which offers 140
free videos plus a $10.00 credit from one company to all
callers. These are all part of promoting products. However,
you will also learn from these videos.
5) BOOKLETS, LITERATURE, MAGAZINES, EXPOS, GAME DEMOS, SEMINARS,
DISCOUNT CATALOGS, POSTERS, PERSONAL ORGANIZERS, MUGS, ETC. (MUGS
AND PERSONAL ORGANIZERS AVAILABLE IN REGISTERED VERSION)
Many companies send thick informative booklets and literature
describing many computer-related topics. To educate their
users they send basic 'How To' booklets. For example, titles
read something like, "Getting The Most from Your PC, Network,
Mainframe, Connectivity, Telephone, etc. (titles depend on
the company.)" I carefully selected booklets which are truly
informative and do not try to sell a particular product.
These are not sales materials or brochures and you will
really learn a lot from them.
Free computer magazine subscriptions are used to increase ad
revenue. Most of the ads deal with specific products and
systems. These free magazines are specialized and appeal to a
certain reader. These are an excellent source of information,
news and events.
Free admission to popular expos and conferences: These are
large trade shows with many exhibits from companies all over
the U.S. Normally admission at the show without an invitation
is at least $10 - $30.00. As with other items, these passes
are free to all callers.
Free seminars are given to explain the basics of products and
help potential customers understand products and services
better. Practically all the expos and seminars listed in the
registered version of CompuFreebies are not advertised any
place else. Free catalogs are offered are on either CD Rom or
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diskettes. These are found in the electronic catalog section.
Many sales brochures come in large folders for holding papers.
Large envelopes can be re-used for other mailings.
6) LEARN ABOUT COMPUTER PRODUCTS YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED.
A convenient listing of companies (such as this) with toll
free numbers provides computer users with a great opportunity
to explore and come across a solution or helpful product.
Some companies with good products may not take out a full
page ad (or any ad) in magazines or newspapers. We have many
unadvertised free items and computer products listed.
No purchase is required at any time from any company. Take as
much time as necessary to review the demo disks and other
material carefully. Only ask for what is really necessary as
most things are expensive, especially for mail and handling.
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Once again, thank you for selecting and reviewing this file!
We value all our customers and are committed to quality. I am
sure you and\or your organization will find this unique
product helpful. You will definitely and without question get
back more than your investment - not only in material goods,
but in gain of knowledge and learning. The value of reliable
knowledge is quite high and always pays back good dividends.
- Louis Puccio, President. INFOLIST.
SHAREWARE LAUGHS
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Following are some jokes and humor straight from my computer
to yours. I save some of the best jokes I come across into a
large file and chose some here to share with you. I always
say that we can never laugh too much. Well, that's not always
true...I also say other things besides that! Oh well, you
know what I mean. Enjoy!
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A young boy came home from class and his mother asked, "What
did you learn in algebra class today, son?"
"Well, I learned Pi R Square," replied the boy.
"Now, hold on there, son; everybody knows that pie are round"
Didja hear about the cow that caught such a cold she gave
nothing but ice cream?
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What are microchips ?
A. Little bitty highway patrolmen
B. What you eat with microdip
C. What a herd of micros leave on the prairie
On a bright, warm spring day, a certain resident of East Indian
origin was shaking his rug on his front porch. A passerby saw
him, couldn't help himself and blurted, "What is the problem?
Can't get it started?"
A rock band's drummer thought he would make a good policeman, he
was use to pounding a beat.
A taxi driver is a man who drives away customers.
These two guys just arrived in America and decide to buy
their first jigsaw puzzle. It takes them six months to
finish it. One guy says, "Let's have a party to celebrate
our accomplishment." So they invite their friends over for a
party and one of the guests asks, "What are we celebrating
guys?" The guys reply, as they're pointing to their
accomplishment on the table, "We put together our first
jigsaw puzzle and it only took us six months!" The guest
says, "What is so special about that? It doesn't look very
difficult." The guys reply, "Well, the cover of the box said
'3 to 5 years'."
Author unknown:
I walked into a pizza place down the street from where I use
to live. I was with a friend and we could not decide what
kind of pizza we wanted. We decided to get a half of one kind
and half another. "Give us a large vegetarian pizza, but put
pepperoni on half". The guy behind the counter VERY straight
faced and quite serious asked: "Which half would you like the
pepperoni on?" Without missing a beat, I said "The right
half!" He wrote "Pepperoni on the right half" on the tag and
handed it to the guy who makes the pizzas. That guy smiled a
bit and proceeded to make us our pizza.
About 20 minutes later they called my name. When I went to
pick up the pizza I noticed that it was sitting so that the
pepperoni was to my right but the counter person's left. I
could not resist. I said "Hey, I wanted the pepperoni on the
right side not the left side!" This taught me not to be such
a smart ass in the future. The clerk, looking worried,
grabbed the pizza and tossed it into the trash saying "Damn,
I'm sorry, they must have made a mistake. We will make you
another one right now!"
25 minutes later, I kept quiet and ate the pizza! My friend
and I did laugh about it for quite some time. Especially when
the clerk gave us each a free beer and said he was sorry for
the mistake and that we had to wait!!!!
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This piece of string walks into a bar, and says "Ouch!" He
asks the bartender for a drink. The bartender says "Hey, we
don't allow string in here. You'll have to leave." The
string gets up and walks out. Later he decides to try it
again. This time he ties himself in a knot around the middle
and cuts the end of the string by his head. He goes back in
the bar and orders a drink. The bartender says "Hey, are you
a string?" The string says "No,
I'm a frayed knot."
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
All the kings horses and all the kings men
Said what the heck, its only an egg!
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
All the kings horses and all the kings men
Had scrambled eggs for the next two weeks!
I just heard about a group of US tourists who came back from
the Soviet Union. They visited Lenin's Tomb, which is one of
the most important monuments in the Kremlin. Although the
line was long, the foreigners were allowed to go to the front
of the line. As they were allowed to enter, one 20 year old
woman was not allowed to go in because she wore a short
sleeved blouse. (It was in the summer) She couldn't figure
out why such a rule existed.
Later on, she asked her travel guide about the rule, and was
told that the Soviet constitution does not guarantee the
right to bare arms.
Some from the 8th annual Ten-Best Stressed Puns competition:
A man discovered that a blood vessel on his wife's forehead
would enlarge as the barometric pressure fell. He learned
soon to predict rainstorms by observing her weather vein.
Mr. Greenjeans said to Mr. Bluejeans, "Me? I like to wake
up with the rooster. How about you?"
Mr. Bluejeans shook his head, "Naw, I prefer sleeping in my
own bed."
(Sung with Italian accordion music in the background.)
If you see a big eel,
and his teeth are like steel,
That's a Moray. (A Moray!)
If he's big and he's mean
and he's slimy and green,
That's a Moray. (A Moray)
When he's fanning his gills,
Better head for the hills,
That's a Moray. (A Moray!)
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From a hole in the reef,
He will bring you much grief,
That's a Moray. (A Moray!)
The following was taken from the Internet humor news-group.
Unfortunately, I do not have the author's name to give credit
here:
SUBJECT: Service Interaction
A particularly insidious kind of sales call now appearing in
several cities is one which is initiated by computer, and
contains recorded questions by some mellifluous voice that
requires answers in simple digits or "yes" and "no". A voice
recognition circuit then processes your answers and asks
further questions based on your former answers. The sales
pitch is usually disguised as a survey of some kind. The
despicable thing about these things is that they won't leave
you alone. If you hang up, they will just call back again.
One day my wife got a call from one of these computer
systems, and her answering machine answered. The conversation
that followed was hilarious, as it consisted of two machines
talking to each other without having the slightest idea about
what each other was saying. The conversation wound up in an
endless loop, as follows:
[PHONE] *RING*
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "...At the tone, please give your
message. BEEEEEP."
[PHONE] "Hello. This is [company_name], and we are taking a
telephone survey...when I ask a question, wait for the beep,
then please speak plainly. I will repeat your answer back to
you, and verify it. First, what is your phone number?
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
(The answering machine, upon hearing the beep, got confused
and thought it was a play-back command, and generated another
beep in response.)
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[PHONE] "Thank you! Your phone number was
443-28347-47756-377764-22222. Is that correct?
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[PHONE] "Thank you! Do you have any children?
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[PHONE] Thank you! What is the age of your first child?
BEEEEEEEEEEP."
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[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[PHONE] "Your first child is 1,222 years old. Is that
correct? BEEEEEP."
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[--------------- BEGIN ENDLESS LOOP ----------------]
[PHONE] "Thank you! Do you have any more children? BEEEEEEP."
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[PHONE] "Thank you! What is this child's age? BEEEP."
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[PHONE] "This child is 4,233 years old. Is that correct?
BEEEEP."
[ANSWERING MACHINE] "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP."
[---------------------END LOOP -----------------------]
My wife, upon noticing that the answering machine had been
going for over half an hour, turned up the volume to find out
what was going on. When she discovered this endless loop (by
now she had over 200 children, all over 1,000 years old), she
switched off the answering machine. The computer never called
again.
FUN FACTS
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The following is from my file of 'fun' and general facts.
I add to this when I come across a magazine or newspaper
article with something interesting or unique:
Dave Kunst walked around the world in 4 1/2 years covering
15,000 miles. He ended in Newport Beach, California in
October 1974.
Longest car in the world is in New York and costs $80,000. It
has 2 sofas, TV, stereo, 2 fridges, bar and 3 phones. It's 27
ft. long.
The distance between the wingtips of a Boeing 747 is longer
than the flight first made by the Wright Bros.
Walter Diemer invented bubble gum in 1928. Everyone said the
idea was crazy. When asked why bubble gum is pink he said,
'It was the only coloring I had at the time.'
Kangaroos received their names when Captain Cook's crew asked
Australian aborigines what those strange creatures hopping
about were. They answered, 'Kangaroo,' which means 'What are
you saying?'
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In 1978 a 37 year old man, Yukihoro Isa, climbed 12,388 Mount
Fuji in 5 days. He was paralyzed from the waist down and did
it in a one horsepower wheelchair.
World's Longest Walk - He walked 19,019 miles in 7 years,
from Tierra del Fuego in S. America to Alaska's shores.
Some names of actual towns:
Disco, Wisconsin - Waltz, Michigan
Carefree, Arizona - Panic, Pennsylvania
Normal, Illinois - Peculiar, Missouri
Sunrise, Wyoming - Sunset, Louisiana
Lively, Virginia - Drab, Pennsylvania
Why, Arizona - Whynot, Mississippi
Ball Ground, Georgia
Baseline, Calif.
Centerfield, Utah
Diamond, Missouri
Fence, Wisconsin
Fly, Ohio
Homer, Louisiana
Pitcher, NY
Sunfield, Michigan
Umpire, Arkansas
Elvis Presley's Favorite snack was a fried peanut butter and
banana sandwich.
Thomas Crapper - 1837 - 1910. A sanitary engineer who
invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the
modern toilet possible.
The busiest U.S. intersection: the junction of Interstate 10
(Santa Monica Freeway) and Interstate 405 (San Diego
Freeway). An average of 513,000 vehicles use it every day.
NO. OF TELEPHONE POLLS IN US - AS OF 1989:
Alabama - 435,266 Connecticut - 388,627 Idaho - 60,840
Alaska - 394 (least) Delaware - 45,303 Illinois - 737,728
Arizona - 167,202 D.C. - 17,458 Indiana - 522,940
Arkansas - 164,141 Florida - 635,506 Iowa - 106,175
California - 1,783,465 (most) Georgia - 426,207 Kansas - 166,145
Colorado - 216,268 Hawaii - 140,675 Kentucky - 446,403
Louisiana - 287,082 Ohio - 1,212,887
Maine - 236,376 Oklahoma - 282,144
Maryland - 341,271 Oregon - 168,630
Massachusetts - 644,852 Pennsylvania - 1,275,520
Michigan - 660,291 Rhode Island - 134,408
Minnesota - 144,238 South Carolina - 171,615
Mississippi - 260,717 South Dakota - 20,293
Missouri - 533,598 Tennessee - 515,516
Montana - 56,198 Texas - 1,290,977
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Nebraska - 60,590 Utah - 87,104
Nevada - 75,190 Vermont - 141,997
New Hampshire - 216,699 Virginia - 542,970
New Jersey - 640,162 Washington - 366,826
New Mexico - 84,918 West Virginia - 315,630
New York - 1,469,917 (2nd most) Wisconsin - 231,594
North Carolina - 403,983 Wyoming - 37,283
North Dakota - 15,214
Total - 19,387,333
About 50 million hot dogs are consumed in the U.S. every day!
Walter Nilson, on a dare from Robert "Believe It Or Not"
Ripley, unicycled across the U.S. from New York City to San
Francisco covering 3,306 miles in 117 days without falling
once.
Chief M.K.O. Abiola, the head of a tribe in Nigeria is a
billionaire. He pays for the college education of any
Nigerian who asks him.
CAN'T COUNT
In Cranston, R.I., Donald M. Thomas, 34, escaped in March
after serving 89 days of a 90-day jail sentence for
disorderly conduct and thus now faces up to 20 years in prison.
Well, this is it! This is really the end of this file...
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