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15. What are the names of some authoring systems?

Players require authoring on a "full" platform, then a port to the player 
platform.


Amiga Authoring Systems:

Scala MM300/400 : Scala <http://www.scala.com/>
   MM300 comes bundled with hard-disk equipped Amigas.


DOS Authoring Systems:

GLpro <http://www.gmedia.net/gmedia/glpro/dosspec.html> : G-media 
<http://www.gmedia.net/index.html> ; DOS, Windows
   GLpro is a scripting paradigm authoring system.

Microcosm <http://www.webcosm.com/microcosm/Mtop.html>: Multicosm, Ltd. 
<http://www.webcosm.com/> ; DOS, Windows
   Microcosm is a Hypermedia Linkage authoring system.

Neobook <http://www.neosoftware.com/~neosft/nb.html>: Neosoft 
<http://www.neosoftware.com/~neosft/>

Question Mark <http://www.qmark.com/products/qmdos.html>: Question Mark 
Computing Ltd <http://www.qmark.com/>; WWW (via Windows), DOS, Mac, Windows
   Question Mark is optimized for Electronic Assessment production.

Scala MM100 <http://www.scala.com/mm/mm100.html>: Scala
<http://www.scala.com/>; DOS, Windows 3.1

Scala PB100 <http://www.scala.com/pb/index.html>: Scala
<http://www.scala.com/>; DOS, Windows 3.1
   Superset of MM100, creates executables for distribution. 

Summit Authoring System <http://www.insystem.com/summit.htm>: Intersystem 
Concepts, Inc. <http://www.insystem.com/>

TenCORE <http://www.tencore.com/authtool.htm>: Computer Teaching 
Corporation <http://www.tencore.com/>; DOS, Windows
   TenCORE is actually two products:  TenCORE Producer, which is a frame 
   paradigm authoring system, and TenCORE Language Authoring System, which is 
   a scripting paradigm authoring system.  TenCORE LAS has discernable Plato 
   roots.


Macintosh Authoring Systems:

Apple Media Tool <http://amt.apple.com>:
Apple Computer <http://www.apple.com/>; Mac, Windows player
   Apple Media Tool is a frame paradigm authoring system.  To create 
   complicated interactive structures, you will likely need to get the 
   accompanying AMT Programming Environment.

Authorware Academic <http://www.prenhall.com/allbooks/esm_0135736927.html>:  
Prentice-Hall <http://www.prenhall.com/>;  Mac, Windows
   This is the 500-icon limited version of Authorware 2.0; it follows the 
   iconic/flow control paradigm and is sold mainly through university 
   bookstores and other ".edu" markets.  The other limitations include:  
   no .UCD support, limited .DLL support, no JumpFile (between 
   Authorware-generated files) or JumpOut (to other applications/files) 
   support.

Authorware <http://www.macromedia.com/software/authorware/>: Macromedia 
<http://www.macromedia.com/>;  Mac, Windows, WWW (via Shockwave)
   Currently in version 3.5, this follows the iconic/flow control paradigm 
   with a limit per individual file of 32,000 icons.  Authorware supports 
   jumping between files (I've worked on projects greater than 100 MB in 
   content), jumping out to apps and even printing from them.  This has 
   unparalleled external media support, and can encapsulate all non-motion 
   media content into apps and content libraries.  Text support for styles, 
   and navigation structures including hypertext are new features.  This tool 
   is optimal for CBT and rapid prototyping.
      MacUser Review       
      <http://www.zdnet.com/macuser/mu_1195/reviews/authorware.html>
      MacWeek Review <http://www.macweek.com/mw_08-21-95/rev1.html>

ClickWorks <http://www.pitango.com/mn-cw.html> : Pitango <http://www.pitango.com/> ; Mac, Windows player

CourseBuilder <http://www.discoverysystems.com/Pages/CB-Soft.HTML>: 
Discovery Systems Int'l. <http://www.discoverysystems.com/> ; Mac, Windows Player
   CourseBuilder is an iconic/flow control paradigm authoring system optimized 
   for CBT delivery.  Allows scriptless interactive courseware construction.

Digital Box Office <http://www.powerproduction.com/dbo/dbo.html>: 
PowerProduction Software <http://www.powerproduction.com/>
   Digital Box Office is a frame based authoring system.

Digital Chisel <http://www2.pierian.com/dc3/dc3main.htm>: Pierian Spring
<http://www.pierian.com/> ; Mac, Windows, NT, WWW
   Digital Chisel has been rewritten in Java for delivery to most platforms.  
   It has moved from its card roots to a frame paradigm.
      MacWeek Review <http://www8.zdnet.com/macweek/mw_1121/mm_chisel.html>

Director <http://www.macromedia.com/software/director/>: Macromedia 
<http://www.macromedia.com/>;  Mac, Windows, WWW (via Shockwave)
   Currently in version 5.0 (6.0 just shipping), this popular general market
   product follows the cast/score/scripting paradigm, which makes it the
   tool of choice for animation content.  Its roots as a cel- and
   sprite-animation program are unmistakable; and its inclusion of Lingo,
   its object-based scripting    language, has made it the animation-capable
   program to beat.  The AfterBurner compression program creates Shockwave
   files, allowing Web playback.       
      MacUser Review 
      <http://www.zdnet.com/macuser/mu_0896/reviews/review03.html>
      NewMedia Review
      http://www.hyperstand.com/NewMedia/97/07/td2/Director6_Right_Buttons.html>

HyperCard <http://hypercard.apple.com/>: Apple Computer
<http://www.apple.com/>; Mac, WWW (Mac-only via LiveCard!)
   HyperCard is a card/scripting authoring system currently in version 2.3.  
   It runs natively on both 68K and PowerMacintosh machines, and is widely 
   used because of its easy availability at $99.  Its largest drawback is the 
   lack of integrated color; current color implementation is via the 
   ColorTools XCMD set (included) or via third-party XCMDs.

HyperGASP <http://www.calibanmw.com/hg30.html>: Caliban Mindwear 
<http://www.calibanmw.com/>
   HyperGASP is a card/scripting authoring system currently in version 3.0; 
   the newest version no longer requires HyperCard.  Supports export to HTML 
   for Web authoring.

HyperStudio <http://www.hyperstudio.com/abouths/index.html>; 
Roger Wagner Publishing <http://www.hyperstudio.com/>; Mac, Windows
   HyperStudio is a card/scripting paradigm authoring system, optimized for 
   and focussed on the educational market.
      MacUser Review 
      <http://www.zdnet.com/macuser/mu_0196/reviews/review04.html>

IconAuthor <http://www.aimtech.com/iconauthor/> : AimTech 
<http://www.aimtech.com/>;  Windows, OS/2, NT, UNIX, Mac Player, WWW (via Windows)
   IconAuthor follows the iconic/flow control paradigm.  It is notable for its 
   SmartObject editor, which tags content files (still graphics, RTF text, 
   etc.) for interactivity.  It has the option to either embed content files 
   or leave them external in specified directories.  The biggest strength of 
   this program is its included data handling, which makes it unparalleled for 
   CBT data tracking.  The latest version should also provide WWW porting of 
   existing content.  Avoid its internal "Move Object" path animation feature 
   due to jerky response -- use a .FLC or .AVI instead.

Lexicographer <http://www.abiogenesis.com/AbioDocs/Products.html>: 
Abiogenesis Software<http://www.abiogenesis.com/>
   Lexicographer uses tags -- similar to HTML -- to produce viewable 
   electronic references from text or RTF files.

Libra Authoring Tool for the Mac
<http://www.libra.swt.edu/Libra/Software/>:
Michael Farris & Robert Fischer, Southwest Texas State University 
<http://www.libra.swt.edu/Libra/Project/default.html>
   HyperCard-based tool optimized for Interactive Videodisc Instruction 
   production and general instructional title development.

mBed <http://www.mbed.com/interactor/interactor.html> : mBed <http://www.mbed.com/> ; Mac, Windows95, WWW

MocKingbird(R)CBT <http://www.mockingbird.com/wficbt.htm> : 
Warren-Forthought, Inc. <http://www.mockingbird.com/> ; Mac, Windows, NT
   MocKingbird is a Performance Support System following the scripting paradigm.

mTropolis <http://www.mfactory.com/mtropolis/>: 
mFactory <http://www.mfactory.com/>; Mac/PowerMac, Windows player, WWW (via mPire)
   mTropolis is a Hierarchical Object paradigm authoring system, optimized for 
   simulation and "twitch-game" content.  While many of the internal tools are 
   rudimentary, if response time is more important than educational content, 
   this is an ideal choice.  
      MacUser Review 
      <http://www.zdnet.com/macuser/mu_0796/reviews/review04.html>
      MacWeek Review 
      <http://www8.zdnet.com/macweek/mw_1122/nw_mtropolis.html>

Oracle Media Objects <http://www.oracle.com/products/tools/media_objects/>:  
Oracle <http://www.oracle.com/>;  Mac, Windows
   Oracle Media Objects is a card/scripting paradigm authoring system.  Often 
   billed as "Hypercard done right", this is actually not as robust as 
   Allegiant's SuperCard, but interfaces well with database content and is 
   cross-platform.

QuarkImmedia <http://www.quark.com/qim001.htm>: Quark<http://www.quark.com/> ; Mac, Windows Player
   QuarkImmedia is a frame paradigm authoring system.
      MacUser Review 
      <http://www.zdnet.com/macuser/mu_0197/reviews/review02.html>

Question Mark <http://www.qmark.com/products/qmmac.html>: Question Mark 
Computing Ltd <http://www.qmark.com/>; WWW (via Windows), DOS, Mac, Windows
   Question Mark is optimized for Electronic Assessment production.

Special Delivery <http://www.imcinfo.com/SD2.0DataSheet.html>: 
IMC <http://www.imcinfo.com/index.html>
      MacWeekReview <http://www.zdnet.com/~macweek/mw_12-11-95/rev16.html>

StorySpace <http://www.eastgate.com/Storyspace.html>: Eastgate Systems 
<http://www.eastgate.com/> ; Mac, Windows
   Hypertext authoring system, uses "Writing Space" links, corresponds pretty 
   closely to the frame paradigm.

SuperCard <http://www.allegiant.com/supercard/>:  Allegiant 
<http://www.allegiant.com/>;  Mac, WWW (via Roadster)
   SuperCard 3.0 shines among the card/scripting authoring systems.  With 
   built-in support for 24-bit color, hypertext, and external media handling 
   (QuickTime, PICS, Filmstip, PICT, AIFF), this is the best of its paradigm.  
   This is an excellent tool for hypermedia implementation, and has the best 
   support staff on earth.
      MacWeek Review <http://www.macweek.com/mw_1111/rv_supercard.html>
      MacWorld Review <http://www.macworld.com/pages/may.97/Reviews.3666.html>


NeXT Authoring Systems:

HyperSense <http://www.thoughtful.com/>:  Thoughtful Software
   HyperSense is a card/scripting authoring system, which allows import of 
   HyperCard stacks.


OS/2 Authoring Systems:

Creative Course Writer <http://caicbt.com/ccwos2.html> : 
Creative Approaches, Inc. <http://cai.cbt.com>

IconAuthor <http://www.aimtech.com/iconauthor/> : AimTech 
<http://www.aimtech.com/>;  Windows, OS/2, NT, UNIX, Mac Player, WWW (via Windows)
   IconAuthor follows the iconic/flow control paradigm.  It is notable for its 
   SmartObject editor, which tags content files (still graphics, RTF text, 
   etc.) for interactivity.  It has the option to either embed content files 
   or leave them external in specified directories.  The biggest strength of 
   this program is its included data handling, which makes it unparalleled for 
   CBT data tracking.  The latest version should also provide WWW porting of 
   existing content.  Avoid its internal "Move Object" path animation feature 
   due to jerky response -- use a .FLC or .AVI instead.

NeoN StoryBook <http://www.neongrafix.com/stb.htm>: Compo Software 
<http://www.neongrafix.com/>;  Windows, OS/2


Windows Authoring Systems:

Apple Media Tool <http://amt.apple.com>:
Apple Computer <http://www.apple.com/>; Mac, Windows player
   Apple Media Tool is a frame paradigm authoring system.  To create 
   complicated interactive structures, you will likely need to get the 
   accompanying AMT Programming Environment.

Authorware Academic <http://www.prenhall.com/allbooks/esm_0135736846.html>:  
Prentice-Hall <http://www.prenhall.com/>;  Mac, Windows
   This is the 500-icon limited version of Authorware 3.5; it follows the 
   iconic/flow control paradigm and is sold mainly through university 
   bookstores and other ".edu" markets.  The other limitations include:  
   no .UCD support, limited .DLL support, no JumpFile (between 
   Authorware-generated files) or JumpOut (to other applications/files) 
   support.

Authorware <http://www.macromedia.com/software/authorware/>: Macromedia 
<http://www.macromedia.com/>;  Mac, Windows, WWW (via Shockwave)
   Currently in version 3.5, this follows the iconic/flow control paradigm 
   with a limit per individual file of 32,000 icons.  Authorware supports 
   jumping between files (I've worked on projects greater than 100 MB in 
   content), jumping out to apps and even printing from them.  This has 
   unparalleled external media support, and can encapsulate all non-motion 
   media content into apps and content libraries.  Text support for styles, 
   and navigation structures including hypertext are new features.  This tool 
   is optimal for CBT and rapid prototyping.

CBIquick Authoring System <http://www.amtcorp.com/cbiquick.html>: 
AMT International, Inc. <http://www.amtcorp.com/>; Windows, NT

CBTExpress <http://www.aimtech.com/cbtx/>: AimTech <http://www.aimtech.com/>     
   This is a CBT-optimized, stripped-down descendant of IconAuthor; follows 
   the frame paradigm.  Plenty of templates provided for novice CBT 
   developers.

CBT-EZ <http://www.mockingbird.com/CBT-EZ/index.htm> : Warren-Forthought, Inc.
<http://www.mockingbird.com/>
   CBT-EZ is a pre-built template for electronic assessment construction,
   corresponding roughly to the frame paradigm.

Click & Create <http://www.corel.com/clickandcreate/>: 
Corel <http://www.corel.com/>; Windows, NT
   Click & Create is a frame paradigm "scriptless" authoring system.  It is 
   one of the easiest authoring tools to learn.
      PC Magazine Review <http://www.pcmag.com/issues/1517/pcmg0053.htm>
      Windows Sources Review 
      <http://www.zdnet.com/wsources/content/960910/regrev2.html>

ClickWorks <http://www.pitango.com/mn-cw.html> : Pitango <http://www.pitango.com/> ; Mac, Windows player

CourseBuilder <http://www.discoverysystems.com/Pages/CB-Soft.HTML>: 
Discovery Systems Int'l. <http://www.discoverysystems.com/> ; Mac, Windows Player
   CourseBuilder is an  iconic/flow control paradigm authoring system 
   optimized for CBT delivery.  Allows scriptless interactive courseware 
   construction.

Desktop Support Factory <http://www.usabilitysciences.com/dsf.html> : 
Usability Sciences Corporation <http://www.usabilitysciences.com/>
   Desktop Support Factory is optimized for Electronic Performance Support 
   System (EPSS) development.

Director <http://www.macromedia.com/software/director/>: Macromedia 
<http://www.macromedia.com/>;  Mac, Windows, WWW (via Shockwave)
   Currently in version 5.0 (6.0 just shipping), this popular general market
   product follows the cast/score/scripting paradigm, which makes it the
   tool of choice for animation content.  Its roots as a cel- and
   sprite-animation program are unmistakable; and its inclusion of Lingo,
   its object-based scripting    language, has made it the animation-capable
   program to beat.  The AfterBurner compression program creates Shockwave
   files, allowing Web playback. 
      NewMedia Review
      http://www.hyperstand.com/NewMedia/97/07/td2/Director6_Right_Buttons.html>

Everest Authoring System <http://www.insystem.com/everest.htm>: 
Intersystem Concepts, Inc. <http://www.insystem.com/>
   Everest is a Hypermedia Linkage authoring system; it uses a hierarchical
   Book/Page/Object metaphor, with multiple palettes and windows for 
   Attributes, Variables, Layout, etc.  The A-pex scripting language has 
   extensive online help via the A-pex3 Assistant (wizard); standard Windows 
   API calls (such as MCI, WinHelp, VBX and ActiveX) are supported.  
   DOS-created Summit files can be imported to leverage existing courseware.
      PC Magazine Review 
      <http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/issues/1507/pcmg0064.htm>

Formula Graphics Multimedia System <http://www.magna.com.au/~formula/>: 
Harrow Software <http://www.harrow.com.au/>; Windows, NT
   This is a Hypermedia Linkage authoring system, whose interface is more than 
   vaguely reminiscent of Visual Basic; has a relatively powerful scripting 
   language.  Formula Graphics is available as shareware, with only the 
   packaging functions disabled.

GLpro <http://www.gmedia.net/gmedia/glpro/winspec.html> : G-media 
<http://www.gmedia.net/index.html>
   GLpro is a scripting paradigm authoring system.

HM_Card <http://www.iicm.edu/edmedia_hmcard;internal&sk=01B8475AD757>: 
Dr. Nick Scherbakov, Technical University of Graz 
<http://www.iicm.edu/0x811b9908_0x000c2c7c;sk=79E23F85>
   HM_Card is a Hypermedia Linkage authoring system, with two modules: a 
   content database and a linker.  Optimized for hypermedia, HM-Card should be 
   ideal for producing electronic references.  This is one of the few 
   shareware authoring systems available. 

HyperMethod <http://freya.etu.ru/users/hyper/>: Prog. Systems AI Lab 
<http://freya.etu.ru/users/hyper/>;  
   HyperMethod includes support for Russian language content.

HyperPlus <http://www.objectplus.com/hyplus2.htm>: ObjectPlus Corporation 
<http://www.objectplus.com/>
   HyperPlus is a conversion program for Macintosh HyperCard stacks to run 
   under Windows.  Files produced can be edited using HyperCard (Macintosh) 
   and WinPlus (Windows).

HyperStudio <http://www.hyperstudio.com/abouths/index.html>; Roger Wagner 
Publishing <http://www.hyperstudio.com/>; Mac, Windows
   HyperStudio is a card/scripting paradigm authoring system, optimized for 
   and focussed on the educational market.

IconAuthor <http://www.aimtech.com/iconauthor/> : AimTech 
<http://www.aimtech.com/>;  Windows, OS/2, NT, UNIX, Mac Player, WWW (via Windows)
   IconAuthor follows the iconic/flow control paradigm.  It is notable for its 
   SmartObject editor, which tags content files (still graphics, RTF text, 
   etc.) for interactivity.  It has the option to either embed content files 
   or leave them external in specified directories.  The biggest strength of 
   this program is its included data handling, which makes it unparalleled for 
   CBT data tracking.  The latest version should also provide WWW porting of 
   existing content.  Avoid its internal "Move Object" path animation feature 
   due to jerky response -- use a .FLC or .AVI instead.

Illuminatus <http://www.digitalworkshop.co.uk/ilm.htm>: Digital Workshop 
<http://www.digitalworkshop.co.uk/>
   Illuminatus 3 is a frame paradigm authoring system optimized for electronic
   book production.

The Instructor <http://www.bcdokc.com/inst1.html>: BCD Associates, Inc. 
<http://www.bcdokc.com/index.html>  

Maestro Pro <http://www.omnicorp.com/developersf/maestro_overview.html>:
OmniMedia plc <http://www.omnicorp.com/>; Windows, CD-I Player
   Maestro Pro is an interactive video authoring system following the Hypermedia
   Linkage paradigm using MPEG video.

MetaCard <http://www.metacard.com/>: MetaCard <http://www.metacard.com/> ; 
Windows95, NT, UNIX
   MetaCard is a card/scripting authoring system, now in version 2.1.

Microcosm <http://www.webcosm.com/microcosm/Mtop.html>: 
Multicosm, Ltd. <http://www.webcosm.com/> ; DOS, Windows
   Microcosm is a Hypermedia Linkage authoring system.

MMD <http://www.capella-mm.com/mmd-faq.htm>: Capella Computers Ltd.
<http://www.capella-mm.com/> ;  Windows, NT
   Capella/MMD is a Hypermedia Linkage authoring system, where all content is
   derived from its proprietary multimedia database; optimized for kiosk/POS
   applications.

MocKingbird(R)CBT <http://www.mockingbird.com/wficbt.htm> : 
Warren-Forthought, Inc. <http://www.mockingbird.com/> ; Mac, Windows, NT
   MocKingbird is a Performance Support System following the scripting paradigm.

mTropolis <http://www.mfactory.com/mtropolis/> : 
mFactory <http://www.mfactory.com/>; Mac/PowerMac, Windows player, WWW
   mTropolis is a Hierarchical Object paradigm authoring system, optimized for 
   simulation and "twitch-game" content.  While many of the internal tools are 
   rudimentary, if response time is more important than educational content, 
   this is an ideal choice.  

Neobook Professional <http://www.neosoftware.com/~neosft/nbw.html>: Neosoft 
<http://www.neosoftware.com/~neosft/> ; Windows95, NT

NeoN StoryBook <http://www.neongrafix.com/stb.htm>: Compo Software 
<http://www.neongrafix.com/>;  Windows, OS/2

NetMC <http://netmc.neclab.com/> : 
NEC Systems Laboratory <http://netmc.neclab.com/> ; Windows, WWW(via Windows) 
   NetMC is a cast/score/scripting authoring system, oriented to producing 
   interactive presentations.

Oracle Media Objects <http://www.oracle.com/products/tools/media_objects/>:  
Oracle <http://www.oracle.com/>;  Mac, Windows
   Oracle Media Objects is a card/scripting paradigm authoring system.  Often 
   billed as "Hypercard done right", this is actually not as robust as 
   Allegiant's SuperCard, but interfaces well with database content and is 
   cross-platform.

Podium <http://www.udel.edu/podium/>: University of Delaware
   Podium is a Hypermedia Linkage paradigm authoring system.

Quest 5 for Windows <http://www.allencomm.com/p&s/software/quest/>:  
Allen Communications <http://www.allencomm.com/>; Windows, WWW
   Quest 5 for Windows is a frame paradigm authoring system currently in 
   version 5.1.  Its most notable feature is its scripting language, which is 
   ANSI C.

Question Mark <http://www.qmark.com/products/qmwin.html>: Question Mark 
Computing Ltd <http://www.qmark.com/>; WWW (via Windows), DOS, Mac, Windows
   Question Mark is optimized for Electronic Assessment production.

Rapid ST <http://www.emultek.com/prodrst.htm>: Emultek <http://www.emultek.com/>; 
Windows95, NT

Scala MM100 <http://www.scala.com/mm/mm100.html>: Scala
<http://www.scala.com/>; DOS, Windows 3.1

Scala MM200 <http://www.scala.com/mm/index.html>: Scala <http://www.scala.com/>; Win95, NT
   MM200 is a frame paradigm authoring tool with an emphasis on interactive
   presentation authoring.  It includes support for most Windows-based
   multimedia content formats and has a large bank of available transitions.

Scala PB100 <http://www.scala.com/pb.html>: Scala
<http://www.scala.com/>; DOS, Windows 3.1
   Superset of MM100, creates executables for distribution. 

ShowBasic <http://www.cnj.digex.net/~mik/sbasic.html>: 
MIKSoftware <http://www.cnj.digex.net/~mik/index.html>
   ShowBasic is a scripting paradigm authoring system, using Basic for its
   scripting language.

Slim Show <http://www.pcww.com/index.html> : PC Wholeware

STDemo <http://www.cnj.digex.net/~mik/stdemo.html>: 
MIKSoftware <http://www.cnj.digex.net/~mik/index.html>
   STDemo is a scripting paradigm authoring system.

StorySpace <http://www.eastgate.com/Storyspace.html>: 
Eastgate Systems <http://www.eastgate.com/> ; Mac, Windows
   Hypertext authoring system, uses "Writing Space" links, corresponds pretty 
   closely to the frame paradigm.

SuperLink <http://www.alchemediainc.com/slfeatr.html>: 
Alchemedia <http://www.alchemediainc.com/>
   SuperLink is the successor software to Linkway, and follows the 
   card/scripting paradigm, while holding the content externally to the script 
   file.

TenCORE <http://www.tencore.com/authtool.htm>: Computer Teaching 
Corporation <http://www.tencore.com/>; DOS, Windows
   TenCORE is actually two products:  TenCORE Producer, which is a frame 
   paradigm authoring system, and TenCORE Language Authoring System, which is 
   a scripting paradigm authoring system.  TenCORE LAS has discernable Plato 
   roots.

Toolbook II <http://www.asymetrix.com/products/toolbook2/>:  
Asymetrix <http://www.asymetrix.com/>; Windows, WWW
   Toolbook is a card/scripting authoring system  now broken into components:
   Instructor, the standard tool; Assistant, the pre-built templates, and
   Librarian, a course-management system.  Toolbook includes database linkage,
   MCI compliance and many examples (called "Widgets") of interactivity.  This
   newest version exports HTML and Java for Web delivery.

WinPlus <http://www.objectplus.com/winplus.htm>: ObjectPlus Corporation 
<http://www.objectplus.com/>
   WinPlus is a card/scripting authoring tool, which can edit files ported 
   from (Macintosh) HyperCard.  Extensiblility is provided with the add-on 
   product WinPlus ProPac <http://www.objectplus.com/winplusm.htm>.

Xpower <http://www.pmace.com/xpowinfo.htm>: Paul Mace Software 
<http://www.pmace.com/>
   Xpower is a scripting paradigm authoring system in a full-fledged IDE; you
   can also view your program as a flowchart or on a visual stage.


Windows NT Authoring Systems:

CBIquick Authoring System <http://www.amtcorp.com/cbiquick.html>: 
AMT International, Inc. <http://www.amtcorp.com/>; Windows, NT

Click & Create <http://www.corel.com/clickandcreate/>: 
Corel <http://www.corel.com/>; Windows, NT
   Click & Create is a frame paradigm "scriptless" authoring system.

Formula Graphics Multimedia System <http://www.magna.com.au/~formula/>: 
Harrow Software <http://www.harrow.com.au/>; Windows, NT
   This is a Hypermedia Linkage authoring system, whose interface is more than 
   vaguely reminiscent of Visual Basic; has a relatively powerful scripting 
   language.  Formula Graphics is available as shareware, with only the 
   packaging functions disabled.

Gain Momentum <http://www.gainsoft.com/gain/index.html>:  
Triton Services, Inc. <http://www.tritonsvc.com/>;  NT, UNIX

IconAuthor <http://www.aimtech.com/iconauthor/> : AimTech 
<http://www.aimtech.com/>;  Windows, OS/2, NT, UNIX, Mac Player, WWW
   IconAuthor follows the iconic/flow control paradigm.  It is notable for its 
   SmartObject editor, which tags content files (still graphics, RTF text, 
   etc.) for interactivity.  It has the option to either embed content files 
   or leave them external in specified directories.  The biggest strength of 
   this program is its included data handling, which makes it unparalleled for 
   CBT data tracking.  The latest version should also provide WWW porting of 
   existing content.  Avoid its internal "Move Object" path animation feature 
   due to jerky response -- use a .FLC or .AVI instead.

MetaCard <http://www.metacard.com/>: MetaCard <http://www.metacard.com/> ; 
Windows95, NT, UNIX
   MetaCard is a card/scripting authoring system, now in version 2.1.

MocKingbird(R)CBT <http://www.mockingbird.com/wficbt.htm> : 
Warren-Forthought, Inc. <http://www.mockingbird.com/> ; Mac, Windows, NT
   MocKingbird is a Performance Support System following the scripting paradigm.

Neobook Professional <http://www.neosoftware.com/~neosft/nbw.html>: Neosoft 
<http://www.neosoftware.com/~neosft/> ; Windows95, NT

Rapid ST <http://www.emultek.com/prodrst.htm>: Emultek <http://www.emultek.com/>; 
Windows95, NT

Scala MM200 <http://www.scala.com/mm/index.html>: Scala <http://www.scala.com/>; Win95, NT
   MM200 is a frame paradigm authoring tool with an emphasis on interactive
   presentation authoring.  It includes support for most Windows-based
   multimedia content formats and has a large bank of available transitions.


UNIX Authoring Systems:

Gain Momentum <http://www.gainsoft.com/gain/index.html>:  
Triton Services, Inc. <http://www.tritonsvc.com/>;  NT, UNIX

IconAuthor <http://www.aimtech.com/iconauthor/> : AimTech 
<http://www.aimtech.com/>;  Windows, OS/2, NT, UNIX, Mac Player, WWW
   IconAuthor follows the iconic/flow control paradigm.  It is notable for its 
   SmartObject editor, which tags content files (still graphics, RTF text, 
   etc.) for interactivity.  It has the option to either embed content files 
   or leave them external in specified directories.  The biggest strength of 
   this program is its included data handling, which makes it unparalleled for 
   CBT data tracking.  The latest version should also provide WWW porting of 
   existing content.  Avoid its internal "Move Object" path animation feature 
   due to jerky response -- use a .FLC or .AVI instead.

MetaCard <http://www.metacard.com/>: MetaCard <http://www.metacard.com/> ; 
Windows95, NT, UNIX
   MetaCard is a card/scripting authoring system, now in version 2.1.



