Publisher's Synopsis
This work reveals the secrets of turning programming skill into profits, including what kinds of programs are the best, which distribution channels are most effective, how to advertise and promote shareware, and how to manage a shareware business.;The author offers practical tips on how to write and test shareware, compose quality program documentation, supply technical support to end users and how to get them to pay their registration fees. Other features include the full results of the 1993 Shareware Industry Survey and detailed coverage of recent shareware phenomena, such as rackware and CD-ROM distribution. The accompanying disk includes bulletin board and shareware vendor listings, informative articles and sample programs.