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The ASP has over a thousand members, including: |
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* [[Microsoft|Microsoft]] (creators of [[Microsoft Windows]]) |
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* [[Jasc Software|JASC Software Inc]] (creators of [[Paintshop Pro]]) |
* [[Jasc Software|JASC Software Inc]] (creators of [[Paintshop Pro]]) |
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* WinZip Computing Inc. (creators of [[WinZip]]) |
* WinZip Computing Inc. (creators of [[WinZip]]) |
Revision as of 01:24, 27 June 2008
The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) was formed in April 1987. As of 2007, it describes itself as the world's #1 Trade Organization for independent software developers and vendors.[1]
The ASP developed and maintain the Portable Application Description (PAD) format used to allow software authors to provide product descriptions and specifications to online sources in a standard way.
The ASP also played a role in making FILE_ID.DIZ files a de-facto standard.
Members
The ASP has over a thousand members, including:
- Microsoft (creators of Microsoft Windows)
- JASC Software Inc (creators of Paintshop Pro)
- WinZip Computing Inc. (creators of WinZip)