QueenInfo V1.09 (30/5/97)

QFN is not PD! (until the next issue is available of course)
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The Queen Fan Newsletter.
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Editor    : David Parr

Address   : 128 St Thomas' Road, Preston, Lancashire. PR1 6AY - UK

Telephone : (+44) 0772 556117 (at a reasonable GMT time please!)

Email     : parr@argonet.co.uk

This file is intended to provide information about the Queen-related
software produced and available from the above address.


QFN HISTORY
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First, a little history about The Queen Fan Newsletter, (QFN).
The newsletter began life in August 1991 with the first 6-page issue being
advertised in various UK music magazines. Because of the response to this
and subsequent advertising and reviews is music magazines, (Record Collector
, Q, Vox, NME, Sounds, etc) QFN has grown with each issue and the current
issue, has expanded to 40 A5 pages.

As many fans sent me reviews/articles on floppy disc for QFN, I realised
just how many fans had computers, (Acorn or PC) and decided that I could
present the newsletter to them, and a maybe a wider audience if I produced
a disc version of QFN. The QFN Disc Magazine is now available. Ideally you
must have an Acorn for the whole display program to work as intended, but
text and graphic files can be sent to, and read by PC or Mac users. So, if
you know a Queen fan who has either a PC or a Mac maybe you'd like to tell
them about this QFN service? Thanks.

QFN Software.
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Below is a list of the Queen-related software from QFN. Each application is
supplied on a single 800K (E) floppy disc. Price per disc (UK only) - 1.50
each. The price is so low as I want to QFN disc to be available to everyone
and I'm not trying to make money out of it, but must cover my costs. 1.50
is the normal price for PD, so I thought this seems the right price as 'old'
issues of QFN actually becomes PD when the current issue appears.

IMPORTANT!
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If you live outside the UK and can't send ' sterling', send me the
following:
For each disc you require, (earliest is QFN-16 to QFN-23 etc), you must send
me 2 floppy discs, OR send me a disc of PD or your own apps (preferably
music-related), for each issue you want, but I'm open to anything legal!

REMEMBER to include your name and address with your cheque, postal order, or
Eurocheque.

I can accept US dollars (bills only), but no other foreign currency.
To arrive at the correct amount of dollars to send, simply double the amount
of ' sterling'. So, a total of 1=2$. 5=10$. 10=20 etc.

All CHEQUES etc. payable to D.PARR
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                             Software List.
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APPLICATION NAME       COMMENT
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Queen Fan Newsletter : Disc-based magazine. (4 times a year).
QFN Audio            : Audio recordings WIMP application database.
QFN Video            : Video recordings WIMP application database.
QFN Play             : Plays Queen-related Trackers. (currently 6)
QFN Gallery/Pix  1-8 : Displays colour & b/w pictures (photos/drawings/etc.)
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A description of the above software follows:
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QFN
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The newsletter is produced 4 times per year in a seasonal format - Spring,
Summer, Autumn, Winter.
The disc version began at issue 16, with all previous issues being on paper
only. Back issues from 11 onwards are still available on paper, price 1
each plus an SAE/IRC - the minimum order is 3 issues if you're outside the
UK.

Back issues of the disc version (from issue 16 onwards), are now PD and
available by sending either a formatted disc for each issue required, and
return postage to the QFN address, OR 1 for each issue you want.

If you live outside the UK you can still get the back issues by send 2
formatted discs for each issue you want. One disc will be used as payment
and the other returned with whichever issue you want. (You can send a HD
disc if you are ordering more than one issue, but you must include an 800k
disc as payment too!)

The regular information QFN contains is:

Editorial.
Interviews.
Bootleg Reviews.
Fans Articles
Fans Reviews.
Concert Reviews.
Letters Page.
Classified Section.
Prize Quiz.
Official Fan Club information.
Etc.

Also included with the program are Queen sprites, & lists of rare audio
and video recordings, (of the editors personal collection) supplied as
Text files.

SUBSCRIBE TO QFN
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To subscribe to the:

PAPER version, the UK price is 7 for 4 issues, (1 year).
DISC version, the UK price is 5 for 4 issues, (1 year).

If you live outside the UK, send either a Eurocheque or 10 Stering for 4
issues of EITHER the version - please state which you require when writing.
Include an SAE or IRC for any 'enquiries'. Thank you.


DEMO VERSIONS
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Demo versions of all software described here are available for evaluation.
They are working versions, though they contain limited amounts of info, ie.
the newsletter is an old issue, the recording databases only have a couple
of (incomplete) listings etc, the music player has one tune, and the picture
dispaly contains 2 photographs.

The DEMO price is 2.00 total (UK only) For 1 disc with all 5 demos on.
Send me 2 blank discs if you live outside the UK for all the demos.
As QFN software is so inexpensive no one has yet felt the need to send for a
demo!

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QFN Audio / QFN Video
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These 2 separate databases are fully multi-tasking applications. They
contain over 25 files each, and list Queen-related recordings. About Queen,
The Cross, Freddie, Brian, Roger and John. Each file is divided into the
following areas:
Studio, Live, Interviews, Collaborations, etc. Files are not editable,
though can be printed from within the application.
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QFN Play
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This is a musical application, and at the moment contains 6 tracker files.
It is and easy to use and sound quite good. With just one click on a song
title the user can hear one of the tunes. If you'd like to contribute some
music, then send it in! QFN Play is multi-tasking application which runs in
the desktop.
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QFN Pix
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As the title suggests, this is a picture gallery, (photograhphs, drawings
etc). The single-tasking program displays High Resolution Scans (concert
photgraphs and illustrations) in both black and white and colour. There is a
Low Resolution version (mode 15) and a High Resoloution version (mode28).
Please state which you want when contacting QFN. Address below.

These are NOT photgraphs from the 'Greatest Pix' books of the same name, but
are of fans concert photographs, drawings and paintings etc.

They are single-tasking applications which display very high-quality Queen
graphics. These applications will contain different pictures with each
release, and will include many Hi-Resolution photographs / paintings /
illustrations. All 'Pix' applications are available in mode 15 or 28. Please
inform me which you want. PRICE for each QFN Pix is 1.50 in UK, or 2 discs
if you live outside the UK.

SPECIAL
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If you are outside the UK and want to subscribe to the newsletter AND get
all the above 4 applications, please send 10 CASH (banknote) and you will
get 4 issues of the newsletter (instead of 3) plus 4 application for the
price of 3.

PAYMENT
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If you are outside the UK and wish to pay using cash or cheque, send ONLY
pounds () sterling (you can buy it you bank), Eurocheques, Postal Orders,
D.PARR. NO other currency will be accepted!

STOP PRESS
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I can now accept US dollar bills (not personal checks).
To convert pounds tp dollars multply the pound by 1.8
This conversion takes into account a commission to convert the dollars to UK currency, plus postage.

D. PARR
QFN Software
128 St. Thomas' Rd
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6AY
UK

Tel: 01772 556117


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                               Legal Section
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Distribution Rights
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This file contains details about 'D.Parr/QFN' software and distribution
rights given by said software supplier.

All applications, files, code, and associated disc-based products herewith
are the sole property of D.Parr/QFN at all times. Any person, company or PD
Library contravening the said copyrights will be dealt with accordingly
(using a broken bottle or other sharp instruments!).
A lot of time, effort, and most of all dedication has been given to the QFN
software and associated files, so don't use or abuse it. Thank You.

COPYRIGHT
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All enclosed software is D.Parr/QFN Software  1995.

No part of this software (text/graphics/code) may be reproduced without
written permission directly from the Queen Fan Newsletter.

DISTRIBUTION
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If you are a PD library, individlual or commercial venture, and would like
to distribute any QFN software legally, please contact (write) to the
address below outlining your distribution proceedures and conditions etc.

FINALLY
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As you can see QFN software is very cheap, so send in a few quid () and
you'll feel much better for being honest. You might even get to heaven!


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                   END OF QFN SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
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OK on to something else...

SOUNDS RISCY
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QFN Software is brought to you by D.PARR of 'SOUNDS RISCY'.
SOUNDS RISCY are a group of programmer, musicians and artists, who amongst
other things produce the Archimedes disc magazine 'Spectrum' - which is full
of news, reviews and free software! Write to the above address for more
info, OR send me (D.PARR) 2 formatted floppies and return postage, and I'll
send you the current version, which also lists all free SOUNDS RISCY
software - musical, educational, games and more!

Sounds Riscy has had some brilliant reviews in Acorn magazines in 94/95
so you'll be doing yourself a favour!

SOUNDS RISCY is on the lookout for more members, so if you are a coder, a
musician or an artist, get in touch and send me (D.PARR) your details, and
some examples of your work - music, graphics, written reviews/articles etc.


D. PARR
QFN Software
128 St. Thomas' Rd
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6AY
UK

Tel: 01772 556117





