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From: jwhite@SRC.Honeywell.COM (Jim White)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer
Subject: Becoming a Professional Programmer
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Date: 22 Nov 89 14:55:27 GMT
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This message is on behalf of a talented high school student.
He has written a very nice version of PENTE for the Mac, and
is considering selling it.

What's the best way to break into the Mac software business?

Should he send his program to big name software companies for
evaluation? If so, what should he do to protect his rights?

Are there organizations that specialize in handling the distribution
of software? Who are they? What percentage do they expect?

What about shareware? What response have shareware authors received?

What other issues should this beginner consider?



James A. White                           Phone: (612) 782-7355
Research Fellow                          Fax:   (612) 782-7438
Honeywell Systems and Research Center
Mail Stop MN65-2100
3660 Technology Drive                    Internet: jwhite@src.honeywell.com
Minneapolis, MN 55418.
James A. White                           Phone: (612) 782-7355
Research Fellow                          Fax:   (612) 782-7438
Honeywell Systems and Research Center
Mail Stop MN65-2100
3660 Technology Drive                    Internet: jwhite@src.honeywell.com
Minneapolis, MN 55418.