Professional association for software authors worldwide.

Not-for-profit organization formed in May of 1995 by authors' groups. The Registry offers a variety of services including an, automated rights payment system and Authors contact directory.

ESC (Educational Software Cooperative) is a non-profit corporation bringing together developers, publishers, distributors and users of educational software.

Serves the shareware community by identifying and finding shareware authors who make exceptional software. Members also help each other by giving each other advice and tips for making better shareware.

Two exciting award ceremonies including the Shareware Industry Awards, and People's Choice awards honored the best shareware programs the gala banquet made this the premiere software marketing event of the year.