i Contents ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS users 2 Chapter 1: How to read this catalog 3 1.1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Registration benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 2: Utilities 7 2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.1 Disk cataloging . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 24 2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2.2.2 Encryption & security . . . . . . . . . 33 2.2.3 File archivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2.2.4 File comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 2.2.5 File conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2.2.6 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2.3.1 CPU & memory utilities . . . . . . . . . 40 2.3.2 Keyboard utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 41 2.3.3 Screen utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2.3.3.1 EGA/VGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2.3.4 286/386/486 utilities . . . . . . . . . 43 2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2.4.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 2.4.2 Bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2.4.3 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2.4.3.1 Epson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2.4.3.2 HP DeskJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 2.4.3.3 HP LaserJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2.4.3.4 PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 2.4.4 Envelope addressers . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.5 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2.5.1 Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2.5.2 Multi-OS utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2.5.3 Command processors . . . . . . . . . . . 63 2.5.4 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 63 2.5.5 Configuration utilities . . . . . . . . 70 2.5.6 Recovery utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2.5.7 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2.5.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 2.6.1 Multi-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 2.6.2 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 2.6.3 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 2.6.4 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 2.6.5 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ii 2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs . . . . . . . . . 85 2.6.6 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2.6.7 Notepads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 86 2.6.9 Time management . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 2.6.10 Journal/diary programs . . . . . . . . 92 2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 93 2.7.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 2.7.2 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 2.7.3 Combined MS/FMs . . . . . . . . . . . 104 2.7.4 MS/FMs for developers . . . . . . . . 105 2.7.5 Work environment managers . . . . . . 106 2.8 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 2.8.1 Virus/Trojan detectors . . . . . . . . 107 2.8.2 Virus cleanup/removal . . . . . . . . 109 2.8.3 System activity monitors . . . . . . . 109 2.8.4 File integrity monitors . . . . . . . 109 2.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 2.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 109 2.9.2 For Sidekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 2.9.2.1 Sidekick Plus specific . . . . . 111 2.9.3 For PC Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 2.9.3.1 Deluxe Shell specific . . . . . . 112 2.9.4 For 4DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 2.9.5 For Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.6 For Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.6.1 For Norton Guides . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.6.2 For Norton Utilities . . . . . . 113 2.9.7 For PKWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.7.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.8 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 2.10 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Chapter 3: Writing applications 116 3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 3.2 Text organizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 3.3 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 3.4 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 3.5 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 128 3.6 Dictionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 3.7 Document boilerplates . . . . . . . . . . . 130 3.7.1 Business specific . . . . . . . . . . 130 3.8 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . 130 3.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.2 For Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.2.1 Word for Windows . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.3 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 3.10 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 135 4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . 135 4.2 Boilerplates/templates . . . . . . . . . . 136 4.3 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 iii 4.3.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 136 4.3.2 For Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Chapter 5: Database applications 137 5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . 137 5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . 140 5.3 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . 142 5.4 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 147 5.5 Freeform/text database managers . . . . . . 147 5.6 Keypunch programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 5.7 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 5.8 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 5.8.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 149 5.8.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 5.8.2.1 dBASE III specific . . . . . . . 150 5.8.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+ . . . . . . . . . 152 5.8.4 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 5.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Chapter 6: Data 158 6.1 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.2 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.3 Marketing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.3.1 Shareware specific . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.4 World facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.5 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.6 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 6.6.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 6.7 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Chapter 7: Communications 161 7.1 General purpose modem communications . . . 161 7.2 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . . 162 7.2.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 7.2.2 For GEnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 7.2.3 For Prodigy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 7.2.4 For MCImail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 7.3 Bulletin board software . . . . . . . . . . 164 7.3.1 Bulletin board utilities . . . . . . . 165 7.4 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . 165 7.4.1 Phone bill analyzers . . . . . . . . . 166 7.5 Modem-based graphics applications . . . . . 167 7.6 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 167 7.7 File transfer protocols . . . . . . . . . . 168 7.8 Fax software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 7.9 Terminal emulators . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 7.10 Communication utilities . . . . . . . . . 169 7.11 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 7.11.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 169 7.11.2 For TAPCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 7.11.3 For Wildcat! . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 7.11.4 For PCBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 7.11.5 For Qmodem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 7.11.6 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 iv 7.12 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Chapter 8: Business 172 8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 8.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . 173 8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems . . . . . . . . 182 8.1.3 Billing systems . . . . . . . . . . . 186 8.1.4 Purchase order systems . . . . . . . . 190 8.1.5 Payroll systems . . . . . . . . . . . 190 8.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 8.3 Equipment use & maintenance . . . . . . . . 195 8.4 Project bidding & costing . . . . . . . . . 196 8.4.1 Decision analysis tools . . . . . . . 197 8.5 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 8.6 Client management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 8.7 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . 202 8.7.1 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . 202 8.7.2 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 8.7.3 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 8.7.4 Legal & law enforcement . . . . . . . 205 8.8 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 8.8.1 Forms fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 8.8.2 Forms processing . . . . . . . . . . . 207 8.8.3 Forms collections . . . . . . . . . . 208 8.9 Sales aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 8.10 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 8.11 Work-at-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8.12 Training aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8.13 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8.14 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 8.14.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 8.15 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Chapter 9: Finances 215 9.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . 215 9.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 9.2.1 Finances & budgets . . . . . . . . . . 220 9.2.2 Checkbook managers . . . . . . . . . . 228 9.3 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 229 9.4 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . 230 9.5 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 9.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Chapter 10: Engineering 233 10.1 Industrial engineering . . . . . . . . . . 233 10.2 Electrical engineering . . . . . . . . . . 249 10.3 Civil engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 10.4 Structural analysis . . . . . . . . . . . 251 10.5 Numerical control . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.6 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.7 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.7.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 v Chapter 11: Mathematics 254 11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 11.2 Mandelbrot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 11.3 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 11.4 Mathematical utilities . . . . . . . . . . 258 11.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Chapter 12: Programming 259 12.1 CASE tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 12.2 Desktop tools for programmers . . . . . . 259 12.3 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 12.3.1 Assembler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 12.3.2 BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 12.3.3 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 12.3.3.1 C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 12.3.4 Pascal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 12.3.4.1 OOP Pascal for DOS (Borland) . . 271 12.3.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 12.4 'Make' utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 12.5 Hypertext/hypermedia . . . . . . . . . . . 273 12.6 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . 273 12.7 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 12.7.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 275 12.7.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 12.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Chapter 13: Education 280 13.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 13.2 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 13.3 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 13.4 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 13.5 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 13.6 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 13.7 Foreign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 13.8 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 13.8.1 Operating system tutors . . . . . . . 290 13.8.2 Typing tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 13.9 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 13.9.1 Gradebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 13.10 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 13.11 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 13.12 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 13.12.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 13.13 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Chapter 14: Graphics 303 14.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 14.2 Drawing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 14.3 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 14.3.1 Graphics diversions . . . . . . . . . 308 14.4 Presentation graphics . . . . . . . . . . 308 14.5 CAD/CAM applications . . . . . . . . . . . 309 14.6 Business applications . . . . . . . . . . 310 14.6.1 OCR applications . . . . . . . . . . 310 vi 14.7 File format translators . . . . . . . . . 311 14.8 Tools & utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 14.8.1 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . . 312 14.9 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . 312 14.9.1 Multi-format images . . . . . . . . . 312 14.9.2 PCX images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 14.10 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 14.10.1 For AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 14.11 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Chapter 15: Home & hobby 318 15.1 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 15.2 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 15.3 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 15.4 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . 329 15.5 Movies & video tapes . . . . . . . . . . . 329 15.6 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 15.7 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 15.7.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . 333 15.7.2 Exercise/fitness . . . . . . . . . . 335 15.8 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 15.9 Ham radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 15.10 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 15.11 Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 15.12 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 15.13 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 15.14 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . 348 15.15 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . 351 15.16 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 15.16.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 15.17 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Chapter 16: Religion & philosophy 356 16.1 The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 16.1.1 Bible programs . . . . . . . . . . . 356 16.1.2 Bible text . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 16.2 Software for houses of worship . . . . . . 356 16.3 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 16.4 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 16.4.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 16.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 16.5.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Chapter 17: Games 360 17.1 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 17.2 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 17.3 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 17.4 Board games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 17.4.1 Mahjong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 17.4.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 17.5 Arcade games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 17.6 Card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 17.6.1 Poker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 17.6.2 Solitaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 vii 17.7 Non-card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 17.8 Casino games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 17.9 War games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 17.10 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 17.10.1 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 17.11 Star Trek & Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . 376 17.12 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 17.13 Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 17.14 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 17.14.1 Cryptanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . 385 17.15 Pinball/paddleball . . . . . . . . . . . 386 17.16 Strategy/simulation . . . . . . . . . . . 386 17.17 Puzzles, mix & match . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.18 For adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.19 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.19.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.20 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Chapter 18: About shareware 392 18.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals . . . . . . 392 18.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Chapter 19: Other 397 19.1 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 19.1.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 397 19.1.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 19.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Appendix A: Author addresses 399 Appendix B: Vendor addresses 436 Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 457 Appendix D: Retired shareware 473 Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 474 Index 491 ASP Catalog for BBS Users 2 ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS users nd th 2 volume, 10 edition Published April 2, 1992 Copyright 1992 by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), a non-profit organization; all rights reserved. Any specific hardware/software names used in this catalog are the (registered) trademarks of specific companies. Individuals, bulletin board systems, national information systems, non-profit organizations, and government agencies may freely distribute this document in electronic form. For-profit disk vendor companies may distribute this document in electronic form if they have an ASP associate membership and if they charge only their normal distribution fees. All others must obtain prior written per- mission from the Association of Shareware Professionals. Write to the ASP at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442. The programs & services described in this catalog come from members of the Association of Shareware Professionals. This catalog may not list every ASP-member product and it may not be current. Send all comments about the catalog to the above address, or to CompuServe userID 70007,4004, or as a message in the CompuServe SHAREWARE forum. ASP strives to produce accurate catalogs BUT this publication may contain any number of typographical, graphical, printing, or interpretation errors. "These programs are produced by members of the Associa- tion of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombuds- man 70007,3536". The Ombudsman may be contacted by FAX by sending to the ASP FAX number: (616) 788-2765. In communication with the Ombudsman please include a tele- phone number and/or FAX if available. Please write to the ASP at the above address if you have any comments or questions about this catalog. ASP Catalog for BBS Users 3 Chapter 1 How to read this catalog ASP members have supplied product descriptions for each shareware application they offer. The catalog groups them by subject matter and lists them alphabetically. If you want to know the name/address/phone for the author of a particular program, turn to the index and look for the program by name. You'll usually see two page references: one describes the page where you read about the program, the other mentions the page where you can find information about the author (in Appendix A). Just turn to the appropriate page and scan for the name of the program. The Association of Shareware Professionals does NOT rate members' software for functionality or usefulness, nor can it attest to the validity of any product description in this catalog. That is for you -- the user -- to decide. Shareware, especially those products authorized to carry the ASP logo, can be tested on a "try before you buy" basis. If the software doesn't meet your needs, you won't have to worry about getting a refund. (That's the beauty of the shareware marketing concept.) 1.1 Minimum requirements Every program description lists its computer and operating system requirements (e.g. "IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better"). Unless noted otherwise, each program assumes you have a standard keyboard, monitor, printer, and either two floppy drives or a hard disk. And unless noted otherwise, programs written for the IBM PC assume you have at least 512k of total installed RAM. Many pro- grams may also need specific hardware or software such as: CGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying CGA graphics. This includes most "laptop CGA" com- puters, plus higher resolution monitors such as the EGA or VGA. Some of the described programs may operate correctly with a Hercules monitor if you use a "CGA simulator" program; consult your video monitor manual for details. Dual 720k drives At least two floppy drives capable of writing at least 720k of data per disk, or, preferably, a hard disk (see below). EGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying EGA graphics. This almost always includes VGA and other higher-resolution monitors. CGA and Hercules monitors won't suffice. Hard disk A fixed-, removeable-, or network-drive device capable of storing multiple megabytes of data. Some programs also assume you have at least one floppy drive in addition to the hard disk. ASP Catalog for BBS Users 4 Hercules monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Hercules graphics. CGA monitors won't suffice. HP DeskJet A Hewlett-Packard DeskJet or compatible printer. Some programs may require a DeskJet starting with a specific model such as the DeskJet Plus or having a specific feature like a RAM cartridge. HP LaserJet A Hewlett-Packard LaserJet or compatible printer. (HP DeskJet printers recognize most, but not all, of the HP LaserJet command set.) Some programs may require a LaserJet either starting with a specific model such as the LaserJet II or having a specific feature like the LaserJet IIIDSi. Modem A modem. Almost all programs work with a "Hayes" modem, specifically one able to recognize the Hayes command set (an industry standard). A few programs claim to work with non-Hayes modems too. Some programs may require the modem to operate at a specific rate of speed (e.g. "1200 baud"). Mouse A mouse. Network A computer hooked up a local area network (LAN) system. Program descriptions will normally specify the different types of LAN systems under which they can operate. Plotter A plotter output device. Many of the described programs need a plotter able to recognize the HPGL (Hewlett Packard Graphics Language) command set. PostScript printer A printer able to interpret the PostScript(r) command set. Many printers (including the HP LaserJet series) offer PostScript compatibility via plug-in cartridges. VGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying VGA graphics. This almost always includes super-VGA and other higher-resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/ Hercules monitors won't suffice. SVGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Super-VGA graphics. This almost always includes higher- resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/VGA/Hercules monitors won't suffice. 1.2 Registration benefits All ASP member shareware products come with certain minimum benefits when you register. The author must acknowledge your registration (you don't just get a canceled check) and must provide a minimum amount of technical support for at least three months. ASP Catalog for BBS Users 5 Many authors provide other registration benefits such as a printed manual, a master disk, a year of unlimited phone support, source code, etc. The product description will mention them when appropriate. In addition, every ASP member can offer the following benefits to registered customers: CompuServe IntroPak obtain an introductory membership to the Compu- Serve network with a $15 usage credit when you register an ASP member's shareware product. Shareware Magazine get a discount when you subscribe to Shareware Magazine. Many authors include this information when they acknowledge registrations. Contact the author if you need assistance. Some authors add "registration reminder screens" to the shareware version of a program as a way to gently remind people to register. (The ASP sets ethical standards regarding it.) Almost all authors will either send a copy of the program without reminder screens, or will disclose a method to disable the reminders, once you register the product. 1.3 Sample product description This sample description will help you understand what each field means: Product: Shareware Program Name [***] A "[***]" across from the product name indicates a new or updated description since the last catalog. Author: name & phone number of the person or company offering this product. See Appendix A for detailed information about the person or company. Needs: computer type [IBM PC, IBM 80386, MacIntosh, etc.], operating system, and version number. May also describe other needed or optional hardware & software. See above for more details. Registration: The cost of a single user license, expressed in U.S. currency unless otherwise noted. Many authors provide "multi-tier" registrations, and you may pay a little more or less than the amount stated here depending on your situation. (You can sometimes save money by "reading the fine print.") Some authors don't include shipping & handling fees in their prices. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate ASP Catalog for BBS Users 6 licenses; please contact the author for specific details and price quotes. Version: version number (release date) User benefits: Describes the benefits you get for registering the software. All ASP shareware programs come with certain minimum benefits; see above for details. Look for: FILENAME.EXT (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it at no charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on CompuServe; FILENAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie. Download size: the size of the file(s) to download, in kilobytes. A 2400 baud modem can download about 14 kilobytes per minute under normal conditions. Special instructions: tells if the author limits product distribution to the United States. In some cases the author or company may have signed a contract forbidding worldwide share- ware distribution. In other cases the product may only appeal to an American audience (income tax software for example). In rare cases, U.S. federal laws may actually prohibit the author or company from distributing the product in other countries. Description: a paragraph or two of text which describes the shareware product in detail. This information comes direct from the author or company behind the program. Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if something needs further explanation. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 7 Chapter 2 Utilities 2.1 Disk utilities Product: BatchMaker Plus Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, 384k RAM. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.5 (12-12-91) User benefits: BatchMaker Plus package with a manual and the latest version released. Independent copy of LCOPY for transportability. Six months of support. Look for: BTMK25.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 500k Description: FILE MENU - Menu of up to 500 files, Disk and computer info, Calculator and calendar. DOS UTILITY - Double DIR DOS manipulation, DIR tree, Disk and computer info, View files, Display or change attribute, Execute program from list, Copy large file to floppies. FILE EDITOR - Full screen editor, Quick reference DOS help, Cut and paste, Locate function, Print function, Make DIR to install program. DISK FUNCTIONS - Disk commands with options. SETUP and LOAN & SAVINGS to get you started, Mouse Support Product: Directory Freedom Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321 Registration: $20.00 Version: 4.50 (12-05-91) User benefits: Minimum 90 days phone/BBS/mail support. Printed manuals, disks, and software subscription services available for higher fees. Look for: DF400.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); DF450.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 190k Description: Offers a fast, compact alternative to DOS Shells which provides features such as selective file and directory operations; a scrollable environment for examining files and directories; and user-defined keys which can operate upon highlighted files. All this in a program less than 25KB in size since it is written in assembler! Easily customized through an external configuration program. A great companion for systems of any size. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8 Product: Directory-Manifest Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. CGA monitor, 384k RAM. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.0 (12-22-91) User benefits: Six months of support, plus a disk and a manual. Look for: DIRMAN.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 200k Description: A Shell and Utility that includes disk and computer information. A double directory DOS utility with a directory tree, change attributes, copy large files beyond the capacity of one diskette, view files even binary files, copy, rename, erase, move, make and remove a directory, group copy or group erase files. Execute files and print files from the directory list. And more. All with mouse support. Product: Duplicate File Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micro System Solutions, 303-795-7653 Registration: $27.00 Version: 3.0 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: CUDUP3.EXE on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); CUDUP3.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Reads all files on up to 8 requested drives, optionally includes files contained in compression libraries (ZIP, LHA, LHARC, PAK, ZOO, ARC, MD, etc.) Provides full list, viewing and file deletion capabilities. Duplicates listed as equals in filename only, filename plus equals in any of the following: size, date or time. Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: FOURU Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.0 (07-01-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: FOURU.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414-789-4532 to download it at no charge); FOURU.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Four Handy Utilities for your system. DD.EXE A quick color coded directory lister. FTREE.EXE Shows size of directories on your hard disk. TO.EXE Change Drive/Directory quickly. DFL.EXE Duplicate file finder. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9 Product: Mover Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.11 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: MOVED211.ZIP on BBSs; MOVED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 19k Description: Moves files between directories or disks. Fast, simple & intuitive. Makes organizing your hard disk a snap. Options to overwrite existing target files without asking, to delete source files & to securely overwrite deleted source files. Much faster than copying-then-deleting files. Works even on full disks. Product: PC-INFO Displays snapshot of system HW, SW & mem.dev. See full description on page 71. Product: Room Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.11 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: ROOMD211.ZIP on BBSs; ROOMD2.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 8k Description: Tells much space is left on a disk & if there's room for a specified set of files. Much faster & without the disk thrashing of the DOS CHKDSK program. Find out how close you are to filling up your disk. Use Room in a batch file to find out if there's enough space on the disk before trying to copy files on it. Room takes into account existing files by the same name on the disk. Product: SAFEPACK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: D J Harvey Software Registration: $15.50 Version: 1.1 (03-24-92) User benefits: Next upgrade, two years of support. Look for: SAFPAK11.ZIP on BBSs; SAFPAK.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 53k Description: This disk defragmenter for MSDOS up to 5.0 and DR DOS up to 6.0 is designed so that the data on the disk should be immune to any interruptions to the program, whether due to user interrupt, machine failure, or even a power cut. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10 Numerous options allow files and directories to be sorted into almost any order, and many other optimizations are possible. It may be run in unattended mode, allowing use in batch files. As it uses only high level calls, it should work on ANY standard DOS Disk. Product: STRG String Processing Routines Needs: IBM PC, DOS 1.0 or better. Turbo Pascal 5.0 or better. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $35.00 Version: 6.1b (06-17-91) User benefits: 260k of assembler source code and 75 .OBJ files, which can recompile under any TP version from 4.0 to 6.0; Voice, BBS and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new versions. Look for: STRG61B.ZIP on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); STRG61.ZIP in BPROGA forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; STRG61B.ZIP in BORLAND RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 48k Description: Extremely high speed string routines for strings, characters, and all types of numbers, including case, classification, comparison, conversion, copy, count, delete, format, justification, membership, parse, position, replace, search, sort, tabbing, ASCIIZ, many with match/ignore case and many more! 111 routines fit in 6.3k or less. Most are much faster than the string routines provided by Borland. Also available for previous versions of Turbo Pascal -- contact us for more information. 2.1.1 Disk cataloging Product: Disk Manager (CUDM) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micro System Solutions, 303-795-7653 Registration: $47.00 Version: 3.30 (08-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support. Look for: CUDM32.EXE on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); CUDM32.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 118k Description: Reads all sizes of disks (Floppies, Hard drives & CD-ROMs), creates an on-disk catalog for your later use to find, list or label your diskettes. Will produce labels for 5.25" or 3.5" diskettes and listings in 3 formats. Support any display mode. Will catalog over 50,000 files and will read compression libraries such as .ZIP, .ARC, .LZH (both versions), .PAK, .LBR, .ZOO, .MD and at your command will include them in your catalog. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11 Product: DISKLIST Diskette Cover & Label Producer - 33 Formats. See full description on page 24. Product: DiZk4D Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 4DOS, IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.03 (11-18-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DZK4D303.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DIZK4D.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 166k Description: The FIRST dizk catalog and labeling system created expressly for 4DOS. Reads the dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add or update field descriptions for each file! You can even choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of fields. Product: DiZkND Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Norton's NDOS. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.11 (11-25-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DZKND211.ZIP on BBSs (call 219-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DIZKND.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 163k Description: The FIRST dizk catalog and labeling system created expressly for NDOS. Reads the dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add or update field descriptions for each file! You can even choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of fields. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12 Product: FBNCAT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk, one floppy drive. Author: FBN Software, 408-446-9039 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-01-90) User benefits: Printed manual and most current version on disk, Free support via CIS, GEnie, mail. Look for: FBNCT3.EXE on BBSs; FBNCT3.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 154k Description: This disk catalog manager uses pull down menus and is fast and simple to use. The user interface and easy of use is a major strength of this program. Provides mouse support, configurable printer support, ARC-ZIP-PAK-LZH archive support, prints labels on dot matrix printers. Product: LJ-SLEEVE [***] Print floppy storage sleeves on laserjets. See full description on page 57. Product: OMNIDiZk Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.90 (11-25-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: ODIZK290.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ODIZK.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 142k Description: A complete dizk catalog and labeling system. Reads a dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add a description to each file! You can even choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of fields. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13 Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 256-color video card and a video driver to display 256-color images. Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.03.6 (01-24-92) User benefits: Phone & CompuServe support; free upgrade to next major version. Look for: PIXF13.ZIP on BBSs; PIXF13.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 400k Description: Enables the user to maintain catalogs of the locations of various graphics files. File formats supported include BMP, PCX, GIF TIF, TGA, IFF/LBM, IMG, MAC, IMF, ICO/ICN Micrografx DRW and EPS. Files can be saved in BMP, PCX, GIF, TGA, TIF and IFF formats. Image manipulation tools include: rotate, mirror/flip, resize, crop, cut & paste, palette matching, dithering print and adjust brightness & contrast. Image catalogs can be searched for user-supplied keywords or other criteria. 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities Product: ActaeOn Hard Disk Manager. See full description on page 101. Product: BCS Menu Program Bristol Computing Professional Menu System. See full description on page 93. Product: Command Post Programmable Shell/File Mgr. for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 104. Product: DaMenu [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk, EGA monitor. Author: Just-In-Time Computing Services, 607-257-6517 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.1 (04-02-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe support. Look for: DAMENU11.EX on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); DMENU1.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: An easy to use, intuitive DOS menu system for novices and advanced users! Increases your productivity and features: * No memory overhead, not memory resident * Mouse Support * Network Compatible * Built-in screen saver with user selectable delay * Password protection for applications & 'Exit to DOS' * File passing/command line option Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14 * Easy menu modification * Up to 9 menus and a total of 72 applications Product: DIRECT MAINT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 380k RAM. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $29.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-89) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIRCMA.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; DIRCMAIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 286k Description: Tame your hard disk and forget DOS with this directory and file manager. Formatted directory and file display, point & shoot menus for copy, move, compare, erase all, selected or marked files. Change file names, dates, times, attributes. Run programs with the stroke of a key. Easily locate & erase inactive and duplicate files to save precious disk space. View two disks or two directories on same disk on same screen at the same time, find any file on any disk quickly, and much, much, more. Product: Director Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.03 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: DIRED203.ZIP on BBSs; DIRED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 15k Description: Fast, easy way to display or record your disk directory structure. You can use the data to rebuild your disk after a crash, or to set up new systems with similar structure. Product: DIREDIT File/Directory listing and sorting utility. See full description on page 102. Product: Disk Manager (CUDM) Disk Catalog system. See full description on page 10. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15 Product: Disk OrGanizer (DOG) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. EMS memory may be needed for very large hard disks. Author: Soft GAM's Software, 707-961-1632 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.14 (08-18-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: DOG314.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-778-8944 to download it at no charge); DOG.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: This file defragmentation utility will improve the the speed that files can be read from and written to a disk. Can also recover some disk space by "freeing" space that directories are no longer using. Can recover from a power failure and has many features to improve safety and speed. Product: DOS Extensions for Professional Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Allison Software, 412-727-2198 Registration: $59.00 Version: 1.1 (09-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version, reduced price updates as available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 274k Description: DIFF Highlights differences between file versions. DUMP Displays binary files, dirs, sectors, FAT's, & cluster chains. SEARCH Quickly finds files anywhere by contents. SPLIT Breaks large files into pieces by four methods. SUB Replaces chars, tabs, and spaces in text files. A flexible script generator. XDEL Performs tree deletes on files and dirs, overwriting for security. XDIR Lists, finds, totals, and sorts files & trees. Product: Dupes Finds duplicate/empty files & empty dirs. See full description on page 27. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 400k RAM. Author: W.S. Ataras Engineering, 301-249-1141 Registration: $40.00 Version: 3.11 (01-01-91) User benefits: Phone & modem support. Printed manual. Bug fixes. 30 day money-back guarantee. Upgrade/follow-up notices. Look for: DFL311S.ZIP on BBSs (call 408-384-3658 to download it at no charge); DFL*.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: * Pulldown menus with context help Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16 * Find files with identical names, lengths, contents via CRC32 or bin compare * Find Path duplicates like DFL.EXE, DFL.BAT & DFL.COM * View, Del, Binary or custom compare, Tag & delete, Print or Export the list * Use mask like *.* * Multiple drives & network drives * Handles huge disks * Batch run unattended * Performs above on archived files * Customizable for up to 10 archive types * Pre-customized for ZIP/PAK/LZH/PKA/ARJ/ARC/ZOO Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: John Scofield Registration: $20.00 Version: 6b2 (01-04-92) User benefits: Technical support, free upgrade. Look for: EDDY6B*.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-678-9334 to download it at no charge); EDDY6B.ZIP in CLMFORUM forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: * Full-screen directory editor * Disk & directory manager * Backup & recovery utility * File finder, viewer & patcher * Hex/text string finder & replacer * Sector editor, RAM editor * Powerful DOS shell ...and MUCH more! "Computer Language" says: "The interface ... is elegant." "...clean, easy-to-use, well-written program." "...quality of product we've seen from Peter Norton." Product: FILE-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $30.00 Version: 4.21 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: FILE@421.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 194k Description: A menu driven utility program that aids in managing disk files. Directory and file names are displayed in sorted order with file names sorted by name, extension, date or size. Single files or groups may be quickly marked and then acted upon. The actions include copy, move, spawn, append, erase, rename, change attribute status, display, print and locate. Features Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17 include context sensitive help, macro procedures, directory tree, diskette labels and program parameter customization. Product: FLEXIBAK Plus [***] Flexible Hard Disk Backup System. See full description on page 30. Product: Globally Executes commands/programs in multiple dirs. See full description on page 74. Product: Globally/2 Executes commands/programs in multiple dirs. See full description on page 74. Product: HandyDOS [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Abri TEchnologies, Inc. Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.2 (02-27-92) User benefits: Three months support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDOS.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 74k Description: A set of several most wanted utilites: BAK can delete all *.bak and NULL files from disk or directory. MV can move files or whole directories around disk. D changes directories by simple number reference. DELTREE deletes whole unwanted directory. ...and other handy utilities. Product: Hard at Work [***] You take a break while the computer "works" See full description on page 360. Product: Hard Disk Director Hard Disk Menu and Shell. See full description on page 105. Product: HDTEST Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 312k RAM. Author: Computer Counselors, Inc., 215-527-4408 Registration: $35.00 Version: 5.35a (10-20-91) User benefits: Latest version of program on disk. Telephone and mail support. Notice of upgrades, bug fixes, etc. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDTEST.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 142k Description: Allows thorough READ/WRITE testing of a hard disk partition or floppy disk without disturbing data on the disk. Data from a problem area is moved to a known good area, and the disk's FAT Chapter 2, "Utilities" 18 and directory entries are adjusted to preserve the structure of the file of which it is a part. Recognizes and tests large partitions created by MS/PC DOS 4.xx or 5.xx, as well as proprietary partitions created by SpeedStor or Disk Manager. Product: JDIR [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Cybernetic Software, 708-677-8358 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.1 (01-11-90) User benefits: Master disks, source code. Look for: JDIR11.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-764-0591 to download it at no charge). Download size: 8k Description: Provides an alphabetical directory list in 4 columns. File attributes are displayed instead of the time and date stamp. If there are more files than can be fit on one screen, the program will automatically pause at the end of each screen. Product: LCD: Led's Change Directory Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Keith Ledbetter, 804-674-0780 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.1a (05-06-91) User benefits: Registered users receive a BRAND utility to embed their name into future upgrades and free voice support. Look for: LCD_31A.ZIP on BBSs (call 804-790-1675 to download it at no charge); LCD31A.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; LCD_31A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 30k Description: Voted by the Public (software) Library publication as one of "the 10 best utilities of 1990". Helps you quickly and easily change between subdirectories on your hard drives. Supports "fuzzy matching" logic. Can even act as a total replacement for DOS's CD, RD, and MD commands. Fully supports EGA/VGA 43 and 50 line screen modes. Stop typing commands like "CD \PCPLUS\DOWNLOAD\NEW"; it's as simple as "LCD NEW"! Network aware; supports up to 4,000 directories. Product: LK4.EXE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (10-20-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LK4.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LK4.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 33k Description: A fast file finder that searches across all hard drives or selected drives. User enters a string and it will search all hard drives for filenames containing the string. If LK4 is Chapter 2, "Utilities" 19 entered without a search string, it will search hard drives for duplicate filenames. When it completes the search, all located files are displayed in a window and the user may view, tag, or delete selected files. Users may also automatically change to the directory containing the selected file. Product: LOGIK MENU Menu System, 43/50 lines, Mouse, Events, Log. See full description on page 96. Product: LoveDOS [***] The computer falls in love with you. See full description on page 360. Product: Mass-Store Copy Copy disks with only one drive. (Opticals!). See full description on page 31. Product: Nifty James's File Finder Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.00 (03-04-91) User benefits: Upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJFIND.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Lets you search one or more of your disk drives for a given file name. The program automatically searches through ARC, PKZIP, LHARC, ZOO, PAK, and DWC archives. Numerous options allow custom reporting abilities. Product: NJ's File Finder for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.00 (06-10-91) User benefits: Upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJWFIN.LZH in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 45k Description: A complete rewrite of NJFIND for the Microsoft Windows environment. It searches any hard drive or network drive for the specified filename, and reports the results to the user. Any found file may then be launched. Supports ARC, ARJ, DWC, LHARC, LHA, PKZIP, ZOO, and PAK archives. Full context- sensitive and index help! Product: OffLoad File archiving system. See full description on page 35. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 20 Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Disaster-prevention/data-protection system. See full description on page 106. Product: PALERT Verify enough disk freespace before using pgm. See full description on page 66. Product: PCOPY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 9.0D (04-01-91) User benefits: Update of current version and future enhancements. $45 purchases 8 utilities with bound manual. Money back gurantee. Look for: PCOPY90D.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PCOPY9.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; PCOPY90D.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 105k Description: Offers the COPY utility DOS should have provided. Even with DOS 5.0, DOS COPY can be dangerous to use and has limited options. PCOPY's abundant options include: Multiple output disks, fill disks efficiently, split files across disks, select files by date/time/size, update/merge dirs and more. Special *DISK*.* type wildcards. Scan/Make directories, prevent accidental file overlays. Menu or command driven. Featured in PC Computing July 1991 - Taming your Hard Disk by Preston Gralla. Product: PDEL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 4.2 (12-26-90) User benefits: Latest version, BBS Access and Updates. $45 gets package of 8 utilities with bound manual. Money Back Gurantee. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: PDEL42.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PDEL42.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; PDEL42.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 62k Description: Offers the file delete utility that DOS should have provided. Extensive file selection capabilities let you delete just what you want. Select by date/time, size, attribute, special wildcard patterns like *DISK*.* and mode. Delete until a specified amount of freespace exists. Wipe file data before deleting to prevent file undelete. Test feature simulates delete. Emergency stop by pressing any key. Recommended in PC Computing July 1991 - Taming your Hard Disk by Preston Gralla. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 21 Product: Professional Master Key Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk (except large IDE drives) - Not for Digital Research's DR DOS. Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.2 (04-10-91) User benefits: BBS, phone, and mail support - disk with latest version - printed manual - notice of upgrades. Look for: PMK32.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); PMK32.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 205k Description: ALTER read-only, system, hidden attributes EDIT files and sectors directly (hex editor) EXPLORE disk configuration, statistics, etc. FILL files and disks with patterns to prevent unerasure (DOD compliant) LOCATE files in subdirectories ("WHEREIS") MAP disk and file usage - detect fragmentation SET file date and time ("TOUCH") SORT and move directory entries on the disk UNERASE files - very easy to use UNFORMAT most hard disks Product: PSEARCH Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 4.4e (04-10-91) User benefits: Latest version, BBS access and updates. $45 gets 8 utility package with bound manual. Money Back gurantee. Look for: PS44E.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2820 to download it at no charge); PS44E.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; PS44E.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: Used by thousands of users to locate files on hard disks. You provide it with words or phrases, and it will scan a directory, directory tree, or all directories to find any file containing the text. Extensive file selection and pattern matching are provided. Not only finds files but provides colorful display of found text. Can also drive other commands for found files. A must have utility. Recommended in PC World as one of the Best of Shareware products in 1990 (October 1990). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 22 Product: PTOUCH Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (08-18-90) User benefits: Current version and updates. $45 gets package of all 8 utilities. Look for: PTOUCH2.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge). Download size: 15k Description: Lets you modify the date and time DOS keeps in file directories for each file. You may either set them to the current date/ time or to any specific value you desire. Useful for correcting date/time when the system clock was improperly set. Can also be used to set a group of files to the same date/time value. This helps associate them as a synchronized group. Part of the Patriquin Utilities. Product: PullDown SAA Menu Shell SAA CUA Compliant Dialog Boxed Menu System. See full description on page 99. Product: Renamer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.01 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: RENDD101.ZIP on BBSs; RENDD1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 13k Description: Renames directories, quick & easy. Eliminates need to create a new directory, copy files from old directory, delete the old files, then delete the old directory. Works even on full disks. Product: Renamer/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.01 (07-07-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: RENDO101.ZIP on BBSs; REND01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 14k Description: Renames directories, quick & easy from the command line. Eliminates need to create new directory, copy files from old directory, delete old files, then delete the old directory. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 23 Product: SLIM Transparent File Compression System. See full description on page 36. Product: SST: the Supersonic Search Tool Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Keith Ledbetter, 804-674-0780 Registration: $15.00 Version: 5.2b (05-12-91) User benefits: Registered users receive a BRAND utility to embed their name into all future versions and free voice support. Look for: SST_52B.ZIP on BBSs (call 804-790-1675 to download it at no charge); SST52B.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; SST_52B.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 50k Description: The "grand-daddy" of all file-finders, this program has been around since 1988 (previously named simply "WhereIs") and is regularly being upgraded to keep up with the times (and ahead of the competition). SST supports searching within all major archive formats, regular-expression ("grep") searching on both filename and 4DOS descriptions, size ranges, date ranges, verified deletion, duplicate file searching, command execution on found files, and too many other features to list. Network compatible. Product: TreeTop Hard Disk File and Directory Manager. See full description on page 103. Product: XDIR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: XD Systems, 703-821-3215 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.05 (03-09-91) User benefits: Disk and printed manual; telephone and CIS support; utilities for registered users automate inclusion of comments in ZIP files (XDZIP/ZDUNZIP), and keep track of the number of times your files are accessed and the day of last use(XDCOUNT/XDUPDATE). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XDIR30.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 58k Description: A commented directory utility that replaces the DOS DIR command. You can attach a descriptive comment of up to 65 characters to each file. The comment will appear in the directory display. Makes sure that comments will stay with your files when you COPY, RENAME or MOVE them. Can RUN programs from the directory list and supports executable extensions, automatically recognizing the appropriate application to launch for each selected file. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 24 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities Product: Disk DUP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $25.00 Version: 5.9a (11-08-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited technical support, product discounts. Look for: DUP59A.EXE on BBSs; DUP59.EXE in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 75k Description: Speeds the duplication of disks. Master images are stored on hard drive, but data compression saves valuable space. Copies can be produced at lightning speed. Multi-disk option for up to ten drives at once! Disks can be serialized at your option. Many options, excellent user interface, full status screen. Very powerful, yet easy to use! If you need to make multiple copies of disks, DUP will make it quick and easy. Product: Disk Manager (CUDM) Disk Catalog system. See full description on page 10. Product: DISKLIST Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Gulf Sierra, 301-460-0354 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.10 (04-24-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DISKLI21.ZIP on BBSs (call 202-547-2008 to download it at no charge); DSKL21.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 134k Description: Produces diskette covers with the directory contents for 5.25 inch, 3.5 inch, and hard disks. DISKLIST reads all subdirectories. Displays on the printer, screen or a file. Select from 33 formats that print from one to six columns of file names with options to include date, time and file size. Select the type of frame lines, IBM or ASCII. File names can be sorted. File names in ZIP, ARC, PAK, ZOO, and LHZ can optionally be displayed. Many more customizing features. For all printers. Product: DiZk4D st The 1 DiZk Catalog & Label System For 4DOS. See full description on page 11. Product: DJ-SLEEVE [***] Print storage sleeves for floppies on Deskjet. See full description on page 51. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 25 Product: Dupes Finds duplicate/empty files & empty dirs. See full description on page 27. Product: Easy Format Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Falk Data Systems, 915-584-7670 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.20 (11-30-90) User benefits: Bound printed manual, Bonus Disk Set, free technical support, 60 day money back guarantee, free CompuServe Introductory Membership, and discounts on other products and publications. Look for: EZF32*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; EZF32*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 308k Description: Gives you complete control over every detail of the format process - four disk testing levels, six bad spot marking options, volume labels, custom boot messages, and more. Four programs including a DESQview-specific version for formating in the background under DESQview. Three languages - English, German and Spanish. Fully customizable. Comments from reviews: "The Most Versatile Disk Formatter in the World!" "On a scale of 1 to 10, the Easy Format package rates at least an 11!" Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 16. Product: FBNCAT Disk Catalog Manager. See full description on page 11. Product: FormGen Utility Pak #1 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.01 (10-30-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited technical support, product discounts. Look for: UPAK1.EXE on BBSs; UPAK.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 146k Description: 12 excellent utilities! QCOPY fast single drive copy, makes multiple copies, no swapping SERA secure file erase *** MEETS DOD STANDARDS *** DUMP high performance hex dump ENCRYPT/DECRYPT fast and very secure file encryption FEED/EJECT TSR page eject Chapter 2, "Utilities" 26 GDAY your morning smile SEARCH/GLOBAL multifile search/replacement LOCASE converts files to lower case ZIPPROC automated file processing TIMESYNC sets your system clock to time standard Product: Lite Format Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Falk Data Systems, 915-584-7670 Registration: $14.95 Version: 1.20 (03-15-91) User benefits: Current version on disk, Bonus Disk, free technical support, 60 money back guarantee, Free CompuServe Introductory Membership, Discounts on other products and publications. Look for: LTFORMAT.ZIP on BBSs; LTFRMT.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: A subset of the larger Easy Format package. Two small, fast programs (written in assembly language) to format floppy diskettes. Includes a DESQview-specific program for formatting in the background under DESQview. The DESQview version requires less than 18K bytes of memory for its small DESQview window. Both programs handle all common diskette/drive combinations. Marks bad spots like the standard DOS format program. Includes a quick option to wipe a disk clean without checking for bad spots. Product: MAXI Form Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 360k/720k/1.2meg/1.44meg floppy drive. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.7 (02-14-92) User benefits: Technical support plus upgrades for 60 days. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MAXI*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; MAXI*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 71k Description: A floppy disk formatting program that gives more space on a disk: 360k disks are expanded to 420k, 720 becomes 800k, 1.2 meg becomes 1.4 meg and 1.44 meg is boosted to 1.6 meg. The disks are user transparent to DOS version 3.20 or later and can be used interchangeably with normal DOS disks. Product: OMNIDiZk DiZk Cataloging And Labeling System. See full description on page 12. Product: PDEL Safe/Precise DOS delete. Extensive features. See full description on page 20. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 27 Product: PS-SLEEVE [***] PostScript floppy storage sleeve printer. See full description on page 59. Product: SLIM Transparent File Compression System. See full description on page 36. 2.2 File utilities Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. Product: Changer/2 Changes files without word a processor. See full description on page 276. Product: dBF-View DBF File viewer plus other usefull Utilities. See full description on page 150. Product: Directory-Manifest DOS Utility/shell. See full description on page 7. Product: Dupes Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 3.10 (01-11-92) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: DUPED310.EXE on BBSs; DUPE31.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 29k Description: Lets you recover wasted disk space by finding duplicate files, empty files & empty directories. Options to check multiple drives or multiple diskettes, to restrict checks to certain directories, to exempt one or more directories from checking, to delete duplicates as they're found, & consider files duplicates only if size & date/time stamps match. Supports international date/time/number formats. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 28 Product: FileFinder [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Optionally uses LIST, QEDIT, Shez, and word processor. Author: California Software Design Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.8 (04-01-92) User benefits: Unlimited BBS/CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: FFF38.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-528-2261 to download it at no charge); FFF38.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; FFF38.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 103k Description: Helps you find files on any hard disk attached to your PC, including network attached drives. Numerous search options are available, including the ability to search for files using an expanded wild card specification. I.E. *PRO* will find all files that have the letters PRO anywhere in the file name. A command line version and a full screen version are both included. The full screen version will, search for duplicate files, allow you to launch programs, plus much more. Product: Filer! [***] Visual File Management for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Product: FOURU Four Handy Utilities. See full description on page 8. Product: JDIR [***] 4 Across Alphabetical Directory List. See full description on page 18. Product: LK4.EXE File Finder. See full description on page 18. Product: Mover Moves file between directories & disks. See full description on page 8. Product: PATTR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.5 (12-26-90) User benefits: Newest version and future updates. Look for: PATTR15.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PATTR.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 25k Description: Sets DOS attributes for one or more files. Can process one or more directories with a single command and advanced file selection capabilities are provided. It is commonly used to set or reset the DOS archive flag to cause or prevent files Chapter 2, "Utilities" 29 from becing processed by your favorite backup utility. Part of the Patriquin Utilities. Product: PrintPlus File and printer utility. See full description on page 45. Product: TextCon Smart ASCII carriage return removal, cleanup. See full description on page 129. 2.2.1 Backup/restore Product: Backup Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.05 (06-16-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: BACKD205.ZIP on BBSs; BACKD2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 23k Description: Fast, intelligent file backups. Copies files which don't exist on the target drive, or whose date-time stamps are more recent than target files. Options to clear archive bits, check volume labels & backup from multiple directories. Product: Backup/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.01 (07-07-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: BACKO101.ZIP on BBSs; BACK01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 22k Description: Fast, intelligent file backups. Copies only files which don't exist on target drive, or whose date-time stamps are more recent than target files. Options to clear archive bit, check volume labels & backup from multiple directories. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 30 Product: BakupWiz Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk, floppy drive. Author: PCX, 619-259-9797 Registration: $59.00 Version: 3.29fl (01-03-92) User benefits: Printed manual/disk; unlimited phone/FAX/BBS support; BETA tester eligibility; notification on upcoming updates. Look for: BWIZ.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-481-6479 to download it at no charge); BWIZ.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 144k Description: Quick & reliable: speeds greater than 2 megabytes per minute. Flexible: back up all files, any files you select, or any changed files. Network support: NetWare 286 and 386 including Apple File Protocol are supported. Directory and file access privileges and binderies are backed up while users are still logged onto the system. Secure: uses a password system to shield your data. Easy to use: pull-down menus, helplines, and message windows. Product: DirBack Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.6 (01-21-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: DIRBACK.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 140k Description: Makes daily disk backups a breeze. A few minutes a day keeps your backups ready to restore your hard drive on a moments notice. You only need to update the disks you know have changed. You put the floppy in a drive and select pdate. Even complex directory structures are handled automatically. It never writes an older file on top of a newer version and only spends time copying files that are new or have changed. Also checks system file integrity at startup, and more. Product: Director Displays & records disk directory structure. See full description on page 14. Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 16. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 31 Product: FLEXIBAK Plus [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard Disk. Author: Nildram Software, 708-397-1221 Registration: $59.00 Version: 2.01 (03-11-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, lifetime phone/mail/ BBS/CompuServe support, inexpensive upgrades. Look for: FLEXP201.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge); FP201.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: The Ultimate Hard Disk Backup System For PCs Today. Features include a unique filing method that gives far better file management capabilities than other backup systems. This also means that you only ever have to take a full backup once! Includes inbuilt file compression, selective backups, support for multiple hard disks (up to 20), and a handy backup reminder alarm system. Unique among hard disk backup systems because it looks after you. Product: LambChop Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 128k RAM, hard disk, floppy drive. Author: LambWare, 813-525-3162 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.02 (01-21-92) User benefits: Master disks, 90 days support. Look for: LAMBCHOP.ZIP on BBSs; LAMCHP.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 175k Description: Absolutely the finest file chopping system available. If you need to move big files from one machine to another with methods much slicker than what's available, LambChop is for you. Features: FASTer than xcopy, compression, error checking, drop to DOS between disks, operates from the DOS command line or a pull down menu system, directly access files when UnChopping, restores file attributes and time, available memory is your only limit! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 32 Product: Mass-Store Copy Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk; one removable disk drive. Author: Informative Technologies, 202-675-4528 Registration: $59.00 Version: 2.6 (04-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual with disk; one year of Phone/FAX/ mail/Email/BBS support;Certificate for $7 off a subscription to Shareware Magazine; free CompuServe Membership. Look for: MSCOPY??.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-596-1180 to download it at no charge); MSC??.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 145k Description: "Make copies of optical disks while using only one optical drive!" Make backup copies of: * Bernoulli Box disks * Erasable Optical * "Super Floppies" * WORM Disks * Removable/Portable hard drives Backup copies of disks can be made while using only one removable disk drive (No need to buy a second drive.). Copies any size removable DOS disk, regardless of the available hard disk space. Files larger than your hard drive can be copied. Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: PAK Archiver, reads and writes PAK, ARC, ZIP. See full description on page 35. Product: PCOPY COPY/MOVE files with all popular options. See full description on page 20. Product: Point & Shoot Backup/Restore Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, 320k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (10-01-90) User benefits: Disk with latest version, manual, free support and update notices. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PASBR2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 90k Description: Backup up to 1MB per minute! Provides safe, quick backups of hard disk files to floppy disks, and efficient restoration of backup disks to hard disk. Features include automatic disk formatting, extensive error checking, up to 10 user-defined backup configurations, multiple subdirectory definitions with or without trailing directories, optional disk formatting, file Chapter 2, "Utilities" 33 compression, and pattern matched file searches. Restore to another drive or directory and select individual files. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. Product: Stamper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.11 (01-01-92) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: STAMD111.EXE on BBSs. Download size: 10k Description: Changes file date/time stamps. Great for programmers who want to manipulate MAKE programs. Also useful when using hard disk backup programs that use file date/time stamps. 2.2.2 Encryption & security See also: Utilities, Security programs (page 106). Product: Attribution Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.12 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: ATTRD112.ZIP on BBSs; ATTRD1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 16k Description: Changes or displays file or directory attributes (hidden, system, read only & archive). Protects software & data from accidental (or malicious) modification or deletion. Can also hide sensitive directories & files. Product: Except Temporarily protect files. See full description on page 73. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 34 Product: FILE PATCH Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-89) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FILEPA.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; FILEPATC.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 90k Description: An excellent file manipulation program providing the ability at the byte level, and in ASCII or HEX, for on screen viewing, dumping to the printer, modifying, creating, or extracting all or portions of any file up to 10 megabytes in size. Easy to use and powerful. A must for programmers, Information Centers, PC consultants, etc. Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: FormGen Utility Pak #1 Super useful DOS utility kit. See full description on page 25. Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Disaster-prevention/data-protection system. See full description on page 106. Product: Professional Master Key Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full description on page 20. Product: Shredder/2 Securely erases files. See full description on page 107. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. Product: Utility_Belt .BAT file enhancements. See full description on page 68. 2.2.3 File archivers Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Includes 4DOS file descriptions in ZIP files. See full description on page 112. Product: Directory Freedom Compact file manager and application launcher. See full description on page 7. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 35 Product: FLEXIBAK Plus [***] Flexible Hard Disk Backup System. See full description on page 30. Product: LambChop Chop & Unchop files across multiple drives. See full description on page 31. Product: OffLoad Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk, one floppy drive. Author: FBN Software, 408-446-9039 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.1 (03-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual and latest version on disk, pre- printed labels for your archive disks, beta test new versions. Look for: OFLOD*.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; OFLOD*.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 370k Description: Offload is a new concept. It is not a general purpose archive such as PKZIP. OffLoad and its associated utilities allow you to identify files that really do not need to be on your hard disk, compress them and move them off to floppies. It maintains a catalog to allow you to track and restore any file from the archive automatically. Think of it as file manager, archiver, and disk cataloger all in one. It will let you free up hard disk space and maintain control of your files. Product: PAK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: NoGate Consulting, 616-530-9950 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.51 (10-08-90) User benefits: Free BBS and phone support, mailed notice of new versions. Look for: PAK251.EXE on BBSs (call 616-530-3392 to download it at no charge); PAK251.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; PAK251.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 100k Description: * Reads and writes PAK, ARC, and ZIP files * Easily convert from any format to any other * Create royalty-free self-extracting archives * Full path support in self-extracting archives * Fast updates via the NoGate BBS * Unlimited comment size * File sorting by name, date, extension, or length * Extremely flexible interface - customize to suit your needs * Windowed full-screen edition available * Programmer's toolkit adds compression to your programs Chapter 2, "Utilities" 36 Product: PMZIP Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP. Author: Nico Mak Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.00 (01-14-91) User benefits: Master disks, CompuServe/BIX/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PMZIP.ZIP in IBMOS2 forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: An OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell featuring v/ Point and click SAA/CUA compliant interface for adding, deleting, extracting, and viewing members of a ZIP file v/ Multi-selection list box with the names, sizes, and date/ time stamps of files in a ZIP file (double-click on a file to view it) v/ Extensive online hypertext help/documentation v/ Easy installation v/ All options can be saved and restored v/ Support for File Manager Drag and Drop interface Product: QFiler Simple, powerful with 2 side-by-side windows. See full description on page 103. Product: Shez [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. LIST program and one or more compression programs: PKZIP, LHA, ARJ, ZOO, or PAK. Author: California Software Design Registration: $39.00 Version: 7.0 (03-30-92) User benefits: Master disks, unlimited BBS/CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: SHEZ70.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-538-8710 to download it at no charge); SHEZ70.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; SHEZ70.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 189k Description: A program shell designed to make working with compressed files a much eaiser task. Can handle ZIP, ARC, ZOO, LZH, PAK, AND ARJ compressed files. The user can use drop down menus to manage their compressed files, or built in hotkeys can be used for the more advanced user. Provides built-in context sensitive help for all functions, and provides a common interface to all of the supported compressed file formats. You can view, create, modify, convert, virus-check, and much more. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 37 Product: SLIM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Dominic Herity Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.10 (02-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Upgrade to current version. Special Offer on further upgrades. Application Support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SLIM11.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 38k Description: A powerful file compressor with RAM resident transparent expander, which gives painless access to compressed files. This is done by intercepting DOS calls, allowing applications to read compressed files just as before. So there is no need to worry about technicalities like archives. Just add the command 'SLIM ON' to AUTOEXEC.BAT and forget it. Over half of SLIM Ver 1.00/1.01 users who answered a questionnaire said it let them postpone or cancel a hard disk upgrade. Product: WinZip Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP and/ or LHA. Author: Nico Mak Registration: $29.00 Version: 3.00 (12-17-92) User benefits: Master disks, CompuServe/BIX/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: WINZIP*.ZIP on BBSs; WINZIP.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 96k Description: Windows ZIP/LZH/SFX/ARC shell featuring an intuitive point and click interface. View, Run, Extract, Add, and Delete files in archives. Includes configurable Virus Scanning support. The main window contains a tool bar and sortable scrollable list of files in an archive. Double click in the list to view a file with the appropriate application. Features extensive help and easy installation. Optionally creates temporary Program Manager group with icons for each file in an archive. Product: ZiPaper Randomly select Wallpaper - store compressed! See full description on page 317. 2.2.4 File comparison Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 38 Product: FCOMP [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Gamma Software, 303-667-9960 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.01 (01-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: FCOMP101.ZIP on BBSs; FCOMP1.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; FCOMP101.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 112k Description: Compares 2 text files and displays their differences. It is fast, friendly and easy to use. This program is especially useful to programmers who want to identify changes made in a source file from one version to the next. It can operate in batch or interactive mode. Interactive mode features a windows- like file selection menu and a scrollable display of the comparison. Comparison menu options include: locate next diff, print and save to file. Mouse, EGA 43/VGA 50 line modes supported. Product: SHERLOCK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Gulf Sierra, 301-460-0354 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.60 (07-04-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: SHERLK26.ZIP on BBSs (call 202-547-2008 to download it at no charge); SRLK26.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 121k Description: A text comparison utility, compares two ASCII files line by line. Displays five lines from each file in separate windows. You may scroll either or both files passed the mismatch to put them in sync and continue. Either file can be automatically scanned to locate a line matching the line selected in the other file. Contains features for searching, jumping around the files and copying lines to a printer. This is a tool for programmers and writers. 2.2.5 File conversion See also: Writing applications, File format translators (page 128); Database applications, File format translators (page 147); Communications, File format translators (page 167); Finances, File format translators (page 229); Graphics, File format translators (page 311). Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 39 Product: TDisplay [***] Needs: Unknown. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $39.00 Version: 1.2 (02-03-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TDSP12.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; TDSP12.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 76k Description: Converts ASCII text to self-displaying .EXE file. Prints at the touch of a hot-key. User can control background color, up to 4 text colors per file, border type (or none), margins. Unlimited file size; scrolling and word-wrap; user key prompt line. Optional password protection. 2.2.6 File viewers See also: Writing applications (page 116). Product: Browse/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.1 or better. Author: Wolf Software Design, 619-292-7706 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.34 (07-26-91) User benefits: Copy of current version, one free upgrade and notice of future upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BROWSE.ARC in IBMOS2 forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: This OS/2 Presentation Manager file viewer displays files of any size in ASCII or hexadecimal format with both horizontal and vertical scrolling. The file, or selected portions of it, can be copied to the Presentation Manager clipboard or output to a printer. The search feature locates words or phrases and displays them in context. User options include a choice of display fonts and sizes, line numbering, tab stop intervals and printer controls. Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Product: TDisplay [***] Creates Customized Self-Displaying Text Files. See full description on page 38. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 40 Product: Technical Editor DOS/OS2 Programmers/Text editor (VIRTUAL). See full description on page 120. 2.3 Hardware utilities 2.3.1 CPU & memory utilities Product: AutoCon [***] Autoexec/Config reconfiguration manager. See full description on page 69. Product: dBF-View DBF File viewer plus other usefull Utilities. See full description on page 150. Product: HiMOVE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 286 NEAT CHIPSet or NEATsx CHIPSet or AT/386 CHIPSet or other upper memory hardware. Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik Registration: $40.00 Version: 2.14 (11-01-90) User benefits: current disk, printed manual, six month free support, notification of next upgrade. Look for: HIMOV???.* on BBSs; MOV*.* in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 115k Description: Uses the shadow RAM of Computers with NEAT-Chipset (Chips & Technologies) to load device drivers and resident programs into unused areas of the upper memory area. Easy installation and configuration. No editing of AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS files. Product: Nifty James' RAM Disk Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EMS or XMS memory. Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.40 (01-01-91) User benefits: Upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJRAMD.LZH in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 20k Description: A RAM Disk for IBM computers having EMS or XMS memory. The program can be configured to provide disks greater than four megabytes, unlike many other programs. NJRAMD is very fast, outpacing both RAMDRIVE and VIDSK from Microsoft. It is also very small -- requiring less than 700 bytes of DOS memory. Of course, the RAM Disk takes up as much memory as you configure it to. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 41 Product: PC-INFO Displays snapshot of system HW, SW & mem.dev. See full description on page 71. Product: SWAPDOS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.00 (02-01-90) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskette. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWAPDS.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Lets you switch from one large application to another, keeping your place in one while workingin the other. For example, you can have Microsoft Word swapped to EMS or disk, while you are looking at a Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet. 2.3.2 Keyboard utilities Product: BATUTIL Batch Enhancement Language. See full description on page 63. Product: Newkey Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: FAB Software, 508-358-6357 Registration: $43.00 Version: 5.4 (06-21-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NEWKEY.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 190k Description: A keyboard macro processor which, besides allowing you to automate repetitive command sequences, provides a shorthand mode, display macros, menu macros, screen saver, extended keyboard buffer, cursor speedup without overrun, cut & paste, a full-featured macro editor, support for EMS, and many more features. This latest version adds if functions to test the screen and a print screen function. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 42 Product: STACKEY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CTRLALT Associates Registration: $49.00 Version: 4.0 (12-23-91) User benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SKEY??.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 360k Description: Has the basic function of stacking keystrokes. It uses English like F1 for the F1 key rather than cryptic hex codes. It includes simulated pressing of lock keys, shifts, support for Carousel, Desqview and hotkey/screen reading script control. PC Magazine called it the 'ultimate batch enhancer' and PC World and PC Computing included it in "Best of.." articles. Version 4.0 has a keyboard recorder and more script control, including branching on hotkeys and screen strings. 2.3.3 Screen utilities Product: BLANK-IT [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-658-4632 Registration: $15.00 Version: 5.1a (03-02-92) User benefits: BBS/newsletter support, upgrades. Look for: BLANK51A.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-658-3465 to download it at no charge); BLANK5.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; BLANK51A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 57k Description: Blacks out the computer display after a certain "time out" period so that the computer screen won't become burned in. Burn in is NOT uncommon and can destroy a monitor. BLANK-IT contains several advanced features such as a quick blank "hot key" ("Boss key"), the ability to enable/disable itself while it's loaded, and much more. Works with all monitors, and is compatible with Windows! Smaller and faster than the rest with more features and excellent support! Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: PBWindows Wonderful Popup windows for PB. See full description on page 262. Product: Quilt [***] Create intriguing patterns/scrn saver option. See full description on page 316. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 43 Product: Swap! [***] Instant DOS Shell for Ventura Publisher Gem. See full description on page 127. Product: Utility_Belt .BAT file enhancements. See full description on page 68. 2.3.3.1 EGA/VGA Product: RIE - Rimrock Icon Editor Editor for creating custom EGA/VGA text icons. See full description on page 274. 2.3.4 286/386/486 utilities Product: HiMOVE Upper Memory Manager. See full description on page 40. Product: LiteSPM Capture serial port data in the background. See full description on page 115. 2.4 Printer utilities See also: Utilities, System Utilities, Screen capture (page 72); Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 142). Product: ACCU Music Printer Prints out sheet music, transposes, etc. See full description on page 346. Product: Badge-O-Magic LaserJet Nametags Using Any dBASE III File. See full description on page 53. Product: DISK SPOOL II Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Budget Software Company, 303-695 9095 Registration: $44.00 Version: 4.00 (06-27-91) User benefits: Full tech support; printed manual; latest version; mailing list; Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DS.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: A valuable utility for virtually every computer installation. It enhances all printing/plotting/graphics applications by allowing all printing functions to occur in the background. Furthermore, you control how data is printed, when it is printer, and where it is printed...all by means of a sophisticated pop-up menu. Advanced features: Chapter 2, "Utilities" 44 * use of Extended and/or Expanded memory * ability to load multiple copies for driving multiple printers Product: Plot-Line Command line HP-GL background file plotter. See full description on page 253. Product: Print-it [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Cybernetic Software, 708-677-8358 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (01-11-90) User benefits: Master disks, source code. Look for: PRTIT10.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-764 0591 to download it at no charge). Download size: 8k Description: Takes an ASCII file and print it one record per line, with wrap, if the line is too long. It will number the lines. At the top of each page of the print-out is the file name and page number. Product: PrintCAD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 400k of EMS or XMS memory. Author: Ravitz Software Inc., 606-268-4223 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.10 (12-16-91) User benefits: Mail and BBS support, printed manual and current disk. Look for: PCAD.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PCAD.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 76k Description: Provides a printer driver for AutoCAD, AutoSketch, GenCADD, Draft Choice, PC-Draft-CAD, and other IBM/DOS CAD packages. It prints directly from CAD software via the ADI or HP-GL pen plotter driver. Supports Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, HP LaserJet, DeskJet, and PaintJet, Canon LBP and BJ printers, IBM ExecJet, LaserPrinter, and Quietwriters, and PostScript. User selectable pen width, shading, color, and paper size, magnification, etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 45 Product: PrintGL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Ravitz Software Inc., 606-268-4223 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.22 (12-16-91) User benefits: Mail and BBS support, printed manual and current disk. Look for: PRINTGL.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PRNTGL.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 106k Description: A pen plotter emulator for IBM/DOS systems. It prints or displays HP-GL (7475, 17440) files on Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, HP Laserjet, Deskjet, and PaintJet, IBM ExecJet, Quietwriters, and LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC printers, Kodak Color 4, PostScript printers, CGA, EGA, VGA, and HGC displays, and outputs .PCX and .IMG files. User selectable pen width, color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. Product: PrintPlus Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Lambert Klein, 708-397-1221 Registration: $23.95 Version: 6.0 (01-01-92) User benefits: Master disks, printed manual, utilities. Voice/ mail/BBS support. Look for: P6.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge); P6.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; P6.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 73k Description: A menu driven, mouse supported utility program. Tag and Print, copy, move and delete files. Maintainence utilities. Paper saving options. Prints Line numbers, Select pages, headers. Adjustable margins and page lenght. Can tag files for independed number of copies for each file. Can redirect to an ASCII file. Features to tweek the output such as, Smart mode, left space trim, strip line feeds within paragraphs. Powerful, yet easy and very convenient to use. Continuous and single sheets. Product: Rubicon Publisher Full-Featured Typesetter With Fonts. See full description on page 127. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 46 Product: TSR Download Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet printer, or HP DeskJet printer with RAM cartridge. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $45.00 Version: 2.9b (05-20-91) User benefits: Perfect bound manual, telephone support, FONTCAT utility. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TSRDL*.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Memory resident soft font manager for LaserJet and DeskJet printers locates fonts automatically and displays them in English. Compresses LaserJet soft fonts to 1/6 their normal size. Pops up over any application program to allow easy font control. It even remembers what fonts are in your printer. Select or delete fonts, control line spacing plus much more. Requires 7K of RAM as a TSR or works from the command line. Full DOS & Windows 3.0 support. New scalable font support. 2.4.1 Printer control Product: DMP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: DMP Software, 415-341-2702 Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.05 (01-15-91) User benefits: Support by CompuServe, mail & phone. Next update free. Look for: DMP*.* on BBSs; DMPLZH.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: Very versatile printer driver/spooler. Spool to Expanded, Extended, HMA and/or system memory and/or disk. Serial or parallel printer or print to disk file. Fast spooling and output for all types of printers including Laser, dot-matrix, etc. Optional character conversions, many other features. Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Translate IBM/Epson FX print to HP LaserJet. See full description on page 54. Product: ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities Soft fonts, printer drivers, + utilities. See full description on page 51. Product: ESF's European DeskJet Fonts Soft fonts to print western European lang. See full description on page 51. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 47 Product: ESF's European LaserJet Fonts Soft fonts to print Western European lang. See full description on page 55. Product: ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util. Soft fonts, printer drivers, & utilities. See full description on page 55. Product: FormGen Utility Pak #1 Super useful DOS utility kit. See full description on page 25. Product: JetPilot LaserJet Control Control LJ, Select Fonts, Print Envelopes. See full description on page 56. Product: LASR-MAN Laser printer utility for multi-pages/sheet. See full description on page 57. Product: LQ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 9-pin dot matrix printer. Author: Granny's Old-Fashioned Software, 704-264-6906 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.35 (10-01-90) User benefits: Current disk & manual, update disk, technical support, commissions. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LQ235.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 240k Description: Lets you obtains near-letter quality from 9-pin dot-matrix printers in a variety of fonts. The program works invisibly with your word processor so you can continue to use familiar commands for print options such as emphasized, underline, italics, etc. Changing fonts can be done by inserting codes or by using LQ's pop-up window. Cs customized spooler handles printing tasks efficiently in the background. Also included: Font editor, banner printer, letterhead editor. Product: LQMATRIX Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 49. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 48 Product: PPRINT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 5.3 (04-29-91) User benefits: Latest version, BBS access, and updates. $45 for package of 8 utilities with bound manual. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: PPRINT53.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PPRINT.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; PPRINT53.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: A great ASCII file printing tool providing extensive file selection and formatting. It uses printer definition files to support any printer. Specify print size, margins, headings, footings, line numbering, and even data selection. Print two pages per piece of paper on a laser printer. Scans a directory to select multiple files to print. Set lines per page and cols per line. Featured in Dr. File Finder's Guide to Shareware. Product: PrinterBUDDY [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Lenard Dean Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.01 (03-29-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: PB201.EXE on BBSs (call 403-280-4938 to download it at no charge); PB201.EXE in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; PB201.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 48k Description: A utility that allows you to configure ANY type of printer using the printer's built-in commands and formatting codes. Easy to use yet very powerful. You can select printer configurations from a menu list or from the command line (useful in batch files). Completely customizable. In the TSR version, you can even define your own hot key and specify how the TSR will load into memory (ie. conventional, swap-to-EMS, or swap-to-disk). Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Morton Utilities, 619-347-7563 Registration: $22.95 Version: 3.4 (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 6 months support. Look for: ZC34.EXE on BBSs (call 203-634-0370 to download it at no charge); ZC34.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Select fonts, reset printer, change margins and anything else your printer is capable of doing. Use as TSR or stand-alone. Supports all printers. Drivers included for all popular printers. Drivers can be created or customized by user. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 49 Supports LPT1 to LPT3, COM1 to COM4. Will enter control codes inside your application such as WordPerfect or Lotus 1-2-3. Very customizable. 2.4.2 Bar codes Product: GRAB Plus(r) Envelope Addressor & Database. See full description on page 60. Product: GRAB Plus(r) for Windows Windows Envelope Printing Utility. See full description on page 60. Product: PrintEnvelope [***] Complete mail addressing system for Windows. See full description on page 61. 2.4.3 Printer specific Product: Citizen [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Citizen MSP or Tribute printer, 360k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.02 (01-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, 900-number phone support, CIS support, upgrade notices. Look for: CITI*.ZIP on BBSs; CTZN*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: This menu-driven utility lets you control the fonts on your Citizen MSP or Tribute printer. You can also print small text files and type envelopes from the program. 2.4.3.1 Epson Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Translate IBM/Epson FX print to HP LaserJet. See full description on page 54. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 50 Product: LQMATRIX Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Epson LQ printer. Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Registration: $19.50 Version: 4.3 (03-15-91) User benefits: Letter and Phone support without time limit. Printed documentation and special prices on upgrades. Look for: LQMTX43*.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: Provides a user friendly environment for designing fonts for the LQ family of dot matrix printers. It comes supplied with over forty ready made fonts including Script, Italics, Cyrillic, Greek, Large Type, and very attractive fonts especially designed by talented graphic designers. The documentation includes instructions for using the fonts with various word processors including Word Perfect, PCWrite, and Word. Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Send control codes to printer(s). Customizabl. See full description on page 48. 2.4.3.2 HP DeskJet Product: 4Print Paper saving utility for LaserJets & DeskJets. See full description on page 52. Product: 4Shell for Windows Runs 4Print and 4Book under Windows. See full description on page 53. Product: BOOKLET PC Booklet printing utility. See full description on page 53. Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN PC Booklet printing utility. See full description on page 54. Product: DJ-CHECK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP DeskJet series printer, any size checks. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 1.01 (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, one year CompuServe/mail support. Look for: DJCHEK.ZIP on BBSs; DJCHEK.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; DJCHEK.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 60k Description: Print any size checks (personal or business) using any DeskJet printer. Fully configurable for perfect printing placement on any size check. Keeps a record on disk or each check you print, and keeps a running balance as you print checks. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 51 Product: DJ-LOPE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP DeskJet printer. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 3.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: One year mail/CIS support, printed manual. Look for: DJLOPE.ZIP on BBSs; DJLOPE.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; DJLOPE.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 65k Description: Print envelopes on the DeskJet family of printers on the fly or from multiple databases of up to 250 adresses each. Supports internal and cartridge fonts. Toggle return address on or off, search, add, delete records. Supports internal and font cartridges, prints to LPT1, 2 or 3. Easy-to-use menu driven interface. Product: DJ-SLEEVE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP DeskJet printer. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: One year mail/CIS support, printed manual. Look for: SLEEVE.ZIP on BBSs; SLEEVE.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; SLEEVE.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 25k Description: Just slip a floppy disk in Drive A or Drive B, load this easy- to-use program, and in just seconds your DeskJet will print out a sleeve template containing the names of all the files (date and size for each file, too). Just cut it out, fold back the flaps and tape or glue, and you have a storage sleeve for your 51/4" & 31/2" disks. Product: ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP DeskJet printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.5 (07-10-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DJFNT5.ZIP in HP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Collection of 18 soft fonts for HP DeskJet printers. (All 3 models.) Printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, PC Write, and Windows 3.0. Fonts include Helv & Roman 10 & 12 point medium/bold/italic, Script & Old English 8 & 10 point, Symbols 24 point, and Square 10 point 10 pitch. Utility programs for downloading and printing sample pages. Easy to use INSTALL program and new tutorial on soft fonts. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 52 Product: ESF's European DeskJet Fonts Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP DeskJet printer with RAM cartridge. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.0 (07-10-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EDFNT1.ZIP in HP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Description: A collection of 12 soft fonts that print in almost any western European language, including English, German, French, & Spanish. Includes Roman, Helv, and Garamond in 12 point m/b/i + 18 point bold all with the PC-8 symbol set. Also has utilities for downloading and sample page printing. Printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, and Windows are included. Now with easy install program and tutorial on soft fonts. Product: LASR-MAN Laser printer utility for multi-pages/sheet. See full description on page 57. Product: TSR Download Soft font manager for LaserJet & DeskJets. See full description on page 45. Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Send control codes to printer(s). Customizabl. See full description on page 48. 2.4.3.3 HP LaserJet Product: 4Print Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 200k RAM; HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Korenthal Associates, Inc., 212-242-1790 Registration: $49.95 Version: 4.1 (08-15-91) User benefits: Typeset illustrated manual, 4FOLD and KAZAP companion utilities, free technical support, and notification of major upgrades. Look for: 4PR410.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-837-3236 to download it at no charge); 4PR410.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; 4PR410.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 240k Description: Prints 2 or 3 fully readable pages of text on each sheet of paper using your LaserJet's or DeskJet's landscape (sideways) printing capability. Can print on both sides of the page to yield 4, 6, or even more pages of text per sheet. Perfect for program listings and documentation; can print one wide column for spreadsheet and database reports. Includes 4Book for Chapter 2, "Utilities" 53 creating handsome booklets. Supports A4 paper. "Definitely worth adding to your printer toolbox," says PC Magazine (3/27/90). Product: 4Shell for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 4Print and 4Book from Korenthal Associates. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (08-21-91) User benefits: One year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: 4SHELL.ZIP on BBSs; 4SHELL.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; 4SHELL.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 75k Description: This Windows 3.0 program will allow you to use the popular LaserJet and DeskJet utilities, 4Print and 4Book, under Windows. You *must* download the file 4PR410.ZIP (from Korenthal Associates) in order to use this program. 4Shell will allow you to select the options and build a "configuration" for both 4Print and 4Book and save the options as your default. Product: Badge-O-Magic Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. HP LaserJet+ printer. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.2 (07-10-89) User benefits: Next version free plus 90 days free support by phone/mail/BBS. Badge supplies also available to registered users at discounted prices. Look for: BADGE12.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); BADG11.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; BADGE12.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 360k Description: Introducing a convenient, easy-to-use and affordable way to prepare name tags for conventions, meetings, and social gatherings. Using virtually any PC with a LaserJet II-compat. printer, you now can quickly generate easy-to-read name tags. Six custom soft fonts areincluded with the software ranging in size from 10 to 40 points. Includes a dBASE compatible file manager to manipulate your data bases for printing. Label template makes it easy to buy label stock from any printer. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 54 Product: BOOKLET Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.6 (10-23-91) User benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLT36.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); BOOKLT.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 50k Description: Creates PC Booklet sized documents from full page documents. Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed "half size" on the right and left halves of both sides of the sheet turned sideways. Handles A4, LETTER, LEGAL, and EXEC paper. Also prints single sided. Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit the reduced size. Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows restart after jams or other printing failures. Command line interface. Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.3 (10-23-91) User benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLS13.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); BOOKLS.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 125k Description: Creates PC Booklet sized documents from full page documents. Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed "half size" two pages per side of the paper turned sideways. Handles A4, LETTER, LEGAL, and EXEC paper. Also prints single sided. Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit reduced size. Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows restart after jams or other failures. Menu/Screen interface with online help. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 55 Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 6k RAM. Author: Software Co-op, 317-856-6052 Registration: $32.00 Version: 1.0 (08-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, BBS/phone/ mail support, notice of updates. Look for: DMPLAS??.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); DMPLS*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: Small TSR (6k) captures and translates IBM/Epson FX output for the HP LaserJet. Works with both text and graphics programs (including GRAPHICS.COM). Uses native LaserJet (or compatible) fonts or your softfonts. Optional Courier italic and proportional fonts are also included. Prints at accurate scale (for filling in forms) or slightly reduced vertical spacing to print 66 lines per page. Graphics can also be slightly compressed to fit on the LaserJet's 10" page. Product: ESF's European LaserJet Fonts Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet II printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.0 (05-20-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ELFNT1.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: A collection of 12 soft fonts print in any western European language. They work on any HP LaserJet II or better printer and offer: English, German, French, Spanish, etc. Printer drivers are included for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, Ventura, and Windows 3.0. Utilites are included that will download the fonts and print sample sheets of them. All fonts have the PC-850 symbol set and include: Helv, Roman, & Garamond in 12 point medium/bold/italic + 18 point bold. New tutorial on fonts. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 56 Product: ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util. Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.5 (07-10-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LJFNT4.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Collection of 21 soft fonts for HP LaserJet or compatible printers. Includes printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, Ventura, & Windows. Utility programs include DOWNLOAD, DISPFONT, & FONTINFO. Fonts include: Helv & Roman 10 & 12 point medium/bold/italic, Helv & Roman 18 point bold, 12 point Century Legal, Script, Flourish, 18 point Broadway & Dingbats, 10 point KeyCaps, 10 point Greek. Easy INSTALL program to unpack fonts and new tutorial on soft fonts. Product: JetPilot LaserJet Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. HP LaserJet II/IID/IIP/III/ IIID/IIISi/IIIP printer. Author: Morton Utilities, 619-347-7563 Registration: $42.95 Version: 1.2 (08-18-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 6 months support. Look for: JP12.EXE on BBSs (call 203-634-0370 to download it at no charge); JP12.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Use pull-down menus to control virtually every feature of your LaserJet printer. Change page settings such as paper source, destination, size, orientation, margins etc. Change font characteristics such as symbol set, typeface, spacing etc. Select fonts from cartridge or internal preset files. Print envelopes that import the address right off the screen. Save settings to setup files which can be later loaded to restore LaserJet to specific settings. Use as TSR or stand-alone. Supports EMS. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 57 Product: LaserForm Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, VGA monitor, mouse, HP LaserJet printer. Scanner optional. Author: Real Software, 408-476-3550 Registration: $39.00 Version: 1.00 (07-01-91) User benefits: Lastest disk, printed manual, support. Look for: LFORMS.ZIP on BBSs (call 408-476-1055 to download it at no charge); LFORMS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; LFORMS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 200k Description: A tool for printing existing databases on existing forms. It is a WYSIWYG program to match your output with your form, and a printer driver which formats on the fly from your database or other program. Product: LASR-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP LaserJet printer. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.11 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: LASR@211.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 238k Description: Laser printer utility for ASCII files with sixteen styles; portrait or landscape orientation with 10, 12 or 16 characters/ inch (cpi) printing on one or both sides of each sheet; landscape orientation at 16 cpi, two 72 lines pages on one side, four pages both sides; booklet (single files) or manual (multiple files are treated as chapters). Configuration files allow printing on legal size paper or non-HP printers. Product: LJ-SLEEVE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP LaserJet printer or compatible. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 1.0 (03-31-92) User benefits: One year mail/CIS support, printed manual. Look for: LJSLEV.ZIP on BBSs; LJSLEV.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 4 on CompuServe; LJSLEV.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 25k Description: Just slip a floppy disk in Drive A or Drive B, load this easy- to-use program, and in just seconds your LaserJet or compatible printer will print out a sleeve template containing the names of all the files (date and size for each file, too). Just cut it out, fold back the flaps and tape or glue, and you have a storage sleeve for your 51/4" & 31/2" disks. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 58 Product: Over_LAZ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.0 or later. HP LaserJet II printer. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2 (02-14-92) User benefits: Free personalized letterhead overlay. Additional personal letterheads also available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; OVER2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 276k Description: A collection of over 75 printer overlay files for WordPerfect 5.0 or later and an HP LaserJet compatible printer. Over_LAZ are provided for standard office forms (inter office memo, FAX transmittal, etc) as well as 'rubber stamps' (draft, confidential, etc) and decorative page borders. Over_LAZ are automatically printed on the page by WordPerfect over your document. Extra fonts are not required. 512k printer RAM is sufficient. Product: QFont Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 2.1 or better. Hercules or EGA monitor. Mouse. Author: Jamestown Software, 608-271-2090 Registration: $80.00 Version: 1.5 (10-20-90) User benefits: Printed manual and disk; phone/BBS/newsletter support. Look for: QFONT*.* on BBSs (call 608-271-3685 to download it at no charge); QFONT.* in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Graphic "paint" program to edit and create HP Laserjet downloadable soft fonts. Has complete editing functions -- cut and paste, circle, curves, arcs, lines, rectangles, fills and so on -- plus powerful transformation functions such as shadow, outline, bolden, lighten, slant and resize. Modify font headers. Test spacing. Download fonts with sample printouts. Change mono spaced fonts to proportional and vice versa. Use fonts in DTP programs like Ventura, or wordprocessors such as WordPerfect. Product: TSR Download Soft font manager for LaserJet & DeskJets. See full description on page 45. Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Send control codes to printer(s). Customizabl. See full description on page 48. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 59 2.4.3.4 PostScript Product: Over_LAZ PS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.0 or later. PostScript printer. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2 (02-14-92) User benefits: Free personalized letterhead overlay. Additional personal overlays available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; OVERPS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; OVERPS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 117k Description: A collection of over 70 printer overlay files for WordPerfect 5.0 or later and a PostScript compatible printer. Over_LAZ are provided for standard office forms (inter office memo, FAX transmittal, etc) as well as rubber stamps (draft, confidential, etc) and decorative page borders. Over_LAZ PS are automatically printed on the page by WordPerfect over your document. Product: PM2LINO [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. PageMaker PC PostScript files. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: One year CompuServe/mail support. Look for: PM2LINO.ZIP on BBSs; PM2LIN.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 9k Description: This utility removes Control-D characters from print-to-file PostScript files created by PC PageMaker for later output by Linotronic or other imagesetters driven by Mac systems. Failure to remove these characters results in failure to output files on imagesetter. This utility is command line driven and supports DOS wildcards. Product: PS-SLEEVE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. PostScript printer set up on LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, one year CompuServe/mail support. Look for: SLEEVE.ZIP on BBSs; SLEEVE.ZIP in DTP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; SLEEVE.ZIP in PSRT RTC LIB 1 on GEnie. Download size: 26k Description: Print 51/4" or 31/2" floppy disk storage sleeves on your PostScript printer. Just insert a floppy disk in Drive A or B and print a sleeve template on your printer containing up to 192 file names Chapter 2, "Utilities" 60 in all subdirectories on the floppy. Cut it apart, tape or glue the flaps, and you're done. Don't get writer's cramp writing all those tiny file names. Use PS-SLEEVE instead. Product: PS-TEXT [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.0 (08-01-91) User benefits: One year free support by mail or CIS. Look for: PSTEXT.ZIP on BBSs; PSTEXT.ZIP in ADOBE forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 13k Description: Extracts all text from a print-to-file PostScript file to a new file in ASCII format for re-formatting. Text comes in without any formatting. Program operates from command line (typing PSTEXT alone lists required parameters). 2.4.4 Envelope addressers Product: DJ-LOPE [***] Envelope Printer/Database for DeskJet printer. See full description on page 50. Product: GRAB Plus(r) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Any printer that will hold an envelope. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.95 Version: 6.1 (09-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: GRAB*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; GRAB*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; GRAB*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 444k Description: This 6k TSR will capture the name and address from your favorite word processor and send it formatted to an envelope in your printer. Works on any printer that will hold an envelope or label. Uses special features of LaserJet, DeskJet, and PostScript printers. Prints the postal bar codes on your ZIP+4 zip codes in the address. Includes GRABDB, a database for storing thousands of names and addresses. Also includes LaserLabel, a powerful label printing program. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 61 Product: GRAB Plus(r) for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Any printer that will hold an envelope. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.3 (09-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: WINGRAB.ZIP on BBSs; WINGRA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; WINGRAB.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 388k Description: This is the Microsoft Windows version of the GRAB Plus(r) envelope addressing system. Prints the name and address from within your Windows application specially formatted for your printer. Prints postal barcodes on LaserJet, DeskJet, and PostScript printers. Comes with macros to attach to Word for Windows and Ami Professional. See GRAB Plus(r) in this catalog also. Use on multiple printers for both envelopes and labels. Product: JetPilot LaserJet Control Control LJ, Select Fonts, Print Envelopes. See full description on page 56. Product: Plain Vanilla Labels Simple but complete label printer. See full description on page 145. Product: PrintEnvelope [***] Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VBRUN100.DLL. Author: Maurer Associates, 914-562-6600 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.30 (03-04-92) User benefits: Registered disk, upgrade notification. Look for: ENVELOPE.ZIP on BBSs; ENVELO.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; PRENV230.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 78k Description: A complete Windows 3.x mail addressing system. Print envelopes or labels of any size. Use different fonts for the addressee, note text and return address or use a Windows .BMP graphic as the return address. Type addresses on the fly, paste from other applications, use an address book or import a mail list in Windows Carfile or ASCII file format. Will do USPS approved PostNet bar codes. Supports laser, dot matrix and PostScript printers and automatically sets orientation and selects paper bins. Product: Public Address [***] High-performance compact Address database. See full description on page 146. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 62 2.5 System Utilities 2.5.1 Operating systems Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. Product: AutoCon [***] Autoexec/Config reconfiguration manager. See full description on page 69. Product: VMiX 386 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. DOS 5.0 and 80386 recommended. Author: Commercial Software Associates (ComSoft), 714-720-1214 Registration: $59.00 Version: 2.67 (12-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, Applications Programming Interface, BBS support. Look for: VMIX267.EXE on BBSs (call 714-720-1139 to download it at no charge); VMIX.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: A multitasker and multiuser Protected Mode Dos Extender environment for IBM (PC, XT, AT, EISA, PS/2) compatibles. Automatically configures itself to your environment. In 8086 and 286 computers, it will multitask using only available conventional memory with task swapping to extended memory, where available. On 386 computers each virtual task gets its own screen and 640KByte partition from extended memory. Up to 4 users at the COMM ports. 2.5.2 Multi-OS utilities Product: BootMaster [***] Boot Configuration Manager. See full description on page 70. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 63 2.5.3 Command processors Product: 4DOS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: JP Software Inc., 617-646-3975 Registration: $69.00 Version: 4.0 (08-26-91) User benefits: Typeset quality printed manual, free or low-cost upgrade to next major release, newsletter, technical support. Look for: 4DOS4*.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); 4DOS4*.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 450k Description: Replaces COMMAND.COM for MS-DOS, PC-DOS, and DR-DOS. Enhances most DOS commands, over 40 new commands. Command editing, history, aliases, point-and-shoot file selection, high-speed batch files, much much more. 1989 PC Mag Tech Excellence Finalist (ver. 2.21). Compatible with COMMAND.COM and virtually all PC hardware and software. Easy installation and configuration, network-compatible. If you use DOS then you already know how to use 4DOS. If you want more from DOS you need 4DOS! Product: CM_FILER [***] Multi-Function Disk/File Manager. See full description on page 101. Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Product: VMiX 386 MSDOS MultiTasker MultiUser for 8086 to 486. See full description on page 62. Product: WinBatch Windows Batch Language. See full description on page 69. 2.5.4 Batch & macro utilities Product: 4DOS Enhanced DOS command processor. See full description on page 63. Product: BatchMaker Plus A DOS Menu/Utility/Editor/Information + more. See full description on page 7. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 64 Product: BATUTIL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CTRLALT Associates Registration: $43.00 Version: 4.0 (12-23-91) User benefits: Printed manual; CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SKEY??.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 350k Description: Lets you spiff up your batch files with accesss to hardware information, display of text in color and/or large letters, pop up menus and file lists. You can directly access the environment and have paths up to 255 characters long. PC Magazine called it the 'ultimate batch enhancer' and PC World and PC Computing included it in "Best of.." articles. Version 4.0 has a full fledged language with if..then, case, etc. Product: Bmenu Pop-up menu program for batch files. See full description on page 93. Product: Command Post Programmable Shell/File Mgr. for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 104. Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Product: ENVI-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.00 (04-26-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one year phone/ mail support, next release notification. Look for: ENVI@100.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 138k Description: An environment utility that accomplishes two major function. First - display all current environment strings and data about the environment such as the location, size and space availability of the Master environment. Second - let a batch file know how much environment space is currently available and to provide a graceful exit if there isn't enough. It may also show under certain circumstances the size of the master Chapter 2, "Utilities" 65 environment can be expanded without changes being made to CONFIG.SYS. Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Seaware Corp., 407-738-1712 Registration: $79.00 Version: 4.07 (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, six months phone/ BBS/newsletter support. Look for: EBL.ZIP on BBSs (call 407-738-1843 to download it at no charge); EBL*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Makes your batch files hum! It adds professional extensions to existing MS-DOS batch files to: * Integrate and automate programs to work together * Speeds batch files up to 5 times faster * Adds structured IF, REPEAT, WHILE, BEGIN/END commands * Create menus automatically * Design professional user interfaces (windows, several menu types, sound, and more) * Adds over 100 commands, functions, and expression types. Using batch files will never be the same! Product: Getkey/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.00 (02-25-90) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: GETKO100.ZIP on BBSs; GETKO1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 8k Description: Reports the ASCII code of a user keystroke as an ERRORLEVEL. Great for getting user menu selections or input during batch files. Options for checking input against edit mask, making use press Enter, flushing keyboard buffer before accepting keystroke, hiding cursor, disabling ^C & ^Break, capitalizing the key, echoing it to the screen, and beeping after invalid input. Product: LOGIK MENU Menu System, 43/50 lines, Mouse, Events, Log. See full description on page 96. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 66 Product: MENU-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.21 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: MENU@121.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 163k Description: Allows the display of user selection menus from within batch files. These menus are controlled by command line options and can contain a title and up to nineteen selection option lines that are generated from REM lines in the batch file which follows the call to MENU-MAN. Options include a user response time limit, menu positioning, erasing the screen before/after menu display, and menu sound, color and type customization. Product: Painless Event Processor Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 128k RAM. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.01 (05-31-91) User benefits: Registered users receive the latest copy of the program, along with a printed and bound manual. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PEP.ZIP on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PEP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; PEP.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 100k Description: A revolutionary concept in computer software. Allows your PC to work 24 hours a day. Simply tell the processor when to execute programs, batch files, utilities, tasks, etc. and at the specified time the keystrokes will be tnered into your computer as if you were sitting at the keyboard. TSR requiring 10K. Great for nightly backups, speed disk, and countless other processes. Product: PALERT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.3 (06-12-91) User benefits: Latest version and updates. $45 gets package of 8 utilities & bound manual. Look for: PALERT23.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PALERT.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 27k Description: A batch file utility designed to check your disk freespace before starting an application. Specify how much disk freespace you need for a program and let PALERT insure it exists before starting an application. Dont be caught in your Chapter 2, "Utilities" 67 wordprocessor or spreadsheet with a file that is too big to be saved. Put PALERT in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to warn you when your hard disk is getting full. Presents a graphical representation of space to let you quickly determine freespace levels. Product: PATH-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.10 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: PATH@110.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 136k Description: A utility that searches the directory path elements of the PATH statement for a given file. The search file name may include DOS wildcard characters. The ERRORLEVEL variable is set, based on the results of this search, to allow more user friendly batch files - a graceful exit can be made when needed data files or programs are missing. Optionally, the path ele-ment on which the search file is located may be displayed. Product: PDAILY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (08-18-90) User benefits: Current version and future updates. $45 gets 8 utility set with bound manual. Money Back gurantee. Look for: PDAILY.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PDAILY.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 11k Description: Lets users execute one or more DOS batch commands once per day. Use it when you execute a batch command multiple times per day but want selected commands to execute only once. For instance backup or disk cleanup. Can be implemented in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Part of the Patriquin Utilities. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 68 Product: PowerBatch Compiler Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CSD, Inc., 404-740-9583 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.4j (05-08-91) User benefits: Latest version of the compiler and documentation. Notification of updates. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PWRBAT.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: A dynamic new batch command compiler which provides the capability of creating standalone executable modules (.EXE) with speed and security. Standard batch functions are enhanced with over 40 additional commands for FLEXIBILITY never before available in a batch command file. Modules run with the SPEED only compiled programs can achieve. Maximum SECURITY can be acheived by creating modules that cannot be terminated by pressing any break key. Product: Probat Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Mark Tigges, 604-926-0366 Registration: $35.00 Version: I (09-11-88) User benefits: Technical assistance and discounted upgrades. Look for: DOPPLER (multiple files) on BBSs (call 604-277-9970 to download it at no charge). Download size: 480k Description: This program has revolutionized the way complex batch files are built. This sophisticated program gives you the power to create batch files with chaining screens, graphic screen layout, keyboard input acceptance, and informational prompting. Lets you draw boxes, set screen colors, and create menues. There is even a handsome graphics menu screen you can integrate into your batch files. Though it takes some time to learn, the results are the most professional batch files possible. Product: STACKEY Keystroke stacking utility. See full description on page 41. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 69 Product: Utility_Belt Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.1a (02-14-92) User benefits: Technical support, upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BELT1A.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; BELT1A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 59k Description: A collection of 18 utilities designed to simplify the creation of professional looking DOS .BATch files. Six interactive utilities (SELECT, CONFIRM, WAIT, GETKEY, SLEEP, BLEEP) accept user input. Nine video utilities add pizzazz to displays and allow full access to all video text pages on CGA, EGA and VGA system (VPAT, VPCLS, VPFLIP, VPTNT, VPSET, VPBH, VPSTRIPE, VPBOX, VPCOPY). Three security and diagnostic utilities (REBOOT, HANG, WHATIS) are also included. Product: WinBatch Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Wilson WindowWare, Inc., 206-937-9335 Registration: $69.95 Version: 3.0A (02-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, tech support, 90-day money back gaurantee. Look for: WBT30A.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-935-5198 to download it at no charge); WBT30A.ZIP in WINAPA forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: A Windows batch language interpreter which brings the power of batch language programming to the Windows environment. Can do pretty much everything the old DOS batch files can do, but it goes far beyond the capabilities of the DOS batch language. Can run Windows and DOS programs, send keystrokes to Window applications, prompt users for input using an assortment of dialog boxes, make branching decisions, and much more. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 70 2.5.5 Configuration utilities Product: AutoCon [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Larry Weaver, 916-623 5045 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.0g (03-14-92) User benefits: At least one year of voice/BBS support. Look for: AUTOCON.ZIP on BBSs (call 916-623 4455 to download it at no charge); AUTOCN.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; AUTOCON.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 130k Description: Full interactive (internal and/or external editor, pull down menus, mouse support, and context sensitive help) or command line AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS configuration management. Can use current configuration files. Provisions for disk cacheing software. MENU.CTL device driver allows configuration selection during boot process. Handles all of the nitty-gritty details for you. See Nov. 13, 1990 PC Magazine p. 50 for a review of previous version. Product: BOOT.SYS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. MS-DOS or IBM PC-DOS, including version 5.00; may not work with DOS clones. Author: Hans Salvisberg Registration: $39.00 Version: 1.42 (07-03-91) User benefits: current disk, printed and bound manual; email (CompuServe [73237,3556], Internet) and mail support; registration transferable to future shareware versions. Look for: BOOT142.EXE on BBSs; BOOT14.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 83k Description: Makes it possible to display one or more menus at boot-up time and to have different parts of CONFIG.SYS and/or AUTOEXEC.BAT executed, depending on which menu option(s) are chosen. No more editing/renaming your start-up files and rebooting. Up to 9 options per menu, up to 25 consecutive and/or nested menus. Easy installation, detailed examples for every level of sophistication. Full support for MS/PC-DOS 5.00. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 71 Product: BootMaster [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: RoSi Software, 011-49-30-744-7707 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.0 (01-01-92) User benefits: Unlimited support; no screen reminder on booting. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BOOTMA.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 207k Description: This configuration manager lets you select different environments. It's very easy to use and it does NOT manipulate the boot partition table, a matter I think many users else would be a bit nervous about. It's possible to activate a boot- up module, allowing you to pick a choice at boot time. Product: DasBOOT! [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: WHEEL Games Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.30 (02-07-92) User benefits: 90 days support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DASBOT.ZIP in FSFORUM forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 45k Description: This menu program lets the user select between several sets of CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. A very handy utility program to help you get the maximum amount of memory for using flight simulators or other memory hungry programs and then allows an easy way to restore your normal day-to-day configuration. Product: HiMOVE Upper Memory Manager. See full description on page 40. Product: Nifty James' RAM Disk RAM Disk Device Driver for EMS and XMS memory. See full description on page 40. Product: Painless Event Processor Event Scheduler to allow your PC to work 24hr. See full description on page 66. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 72 Product: PC-INFO Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Cheat River Engineering, 201-627-5460 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.17 (05-27-91) User benefits: Most current version mailed; voice & CIS support; free updates. Look for: PC-217.ZIP on BBSs (call 207-766-2467 to download it at no charge); PCINFO.EXE in IBMHW forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 32k Description: Displays operating system & hardware configurations; including Intel & Weitek coprocessors.Especially useful when supporting multiple systems. Reports copyright text found in ROM BIOS code, handy in determining BIOS source and clone manufacturers.All video adaptor types are recognized & handled automatically.Supports DOS 4/5 disk partitions>32Mb, inc. networked drives. Self-extracting archive. Eng. design serv./ mech.prototype constr./contract CAD/custom SW dev. our specialty. Product: SHERLOCK A dual window ASCII file comparison utility. See full description on page 38. 2.5.6 Recovery utilities Product: Btr Help! Btrieve File Utility. Repair, Edit, Browse. See full description on page 275. Product: HDTEST Thorough Read/Write hard/floppy disk test. See full description on page 17. Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Easy to use anti-virus/data integrity prog. See full description on page 108. Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Disaster-prevention/data-protection system. See full description on page 106. Product: Professional Master Key Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full description on page 20. 2.5.7 Screen capture See also: Utilities, Printer utilities (page 43). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 73 Product: Capbuf [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.41 (12-28-90) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CAPBUF.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A memory resident (TSR) program that lets you capture any text screen and save it for later processing or printing. It's quite useful for programs that do not otherwise provide means of printing their results: such as intermediate results of games, or collecting copies of messages while on a bulletin board. Also includes a filter to remove line drawing characters. Product: Textshot [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: McAdams Associates Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.1 (01-23-92) User benefits: Master disks, one year phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus utilities. Look for: TSHOT21.ZIP on BBSs; TSHOT2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 27k Description: This TSR pop-up program saves images of any 80-column text screen to monochrome .PCX-format files. Ideal for developers! Works with all common video standards. Features image clipping, switchable fonts, image inversion and color patterns. Easily removed from memory, and all disk operations are error- protected. 2.5.8 Other Product: ClipMate for Windows Captures Multiple Clipboard Text Items. See full description on page 85. Product: Dupes Finds duplicate/empty files & empty dirs. See full description on page 27. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 74 Product: Except Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.00 (06-15-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: EXCED200.ZIP on BBSs; EXCED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 18k Description: Temporarily protects files by making them inaccessible to most DOS commands, programs, and batch files. Use it to protect sensitive files, or to affect some, but not all, files in a directory. For example, to see all files in the current directory except those ending in DOC, you'd enter EXCEPT *.DOC DIR. To hide a certain file from a word processor, you could enter EXCEPT SECRET.DOC WP. Product: Globally Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.22 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: GLOBD122.ZIP on BBSs; GLOBL1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 18k Description: Executes a command or program in multiple directories. It can execute in all directories on a disk, or in just the current & subordinate directories. For example, to delete all files on your disk with an extension of BAK, you would enter GLOBALLY DEL *.BAK. Product: Globally/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.11 (07-06-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: GLOBO111.ZIP on BBSs; GLOB01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 18k Description: Executes a command or program in multiple directories. It can execute in all directories on a disk, or in just the current & subordinate directories. For example, to delete all files on a hard disk with an extension of BAK, you would enter GLOBALLY DEL *.BAK. Product: Renamer Renames directories. See full description on page 22. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 75 Product: Renamer/2 Renames directories. See full description on page 22. Product: SAFEPACK [***] Disk defragmenter with data safety features. See full description on page 9. 2.6 Desktop utilities Product: Browse/2 OS/2 file viewer for ASCII and hex data. See full description on page 39. 2.6.1 Multi-function Product: dLITE Memory-res dBASE-Compat Desktop File Manager. See full description on page 140. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Product: Programmer's Productivity Pack Productivity Tools for Programmers. See full description on page 260. Product: WinPost Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Eastern Mountain Software, 614-798-0910 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.1a (09-18-91) User benefits: Printed manual, technical support, latest version on disk. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WPST31.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 73k Description: Get rid of your Post-it(tm) notes! This Windows utility allows the user to create and manage reminder notes. Icon Tool Bar, mouse shortcuts and accelerator keys make this a very intuitive and easy-to-use utility. Major features include print facility, search facility, alarm notes, numerous configuration parameters, auto save, and more. Selected as one of "Powerhouse Utilities for Under $50" by PC World magazine (7/91). A must for Windows users! Product: Zephyr FoxPro-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full description on page 140. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 76 2.6.2 Calculators Product: AFFORD IT??? Monetary calculator (annuities,savings,loans). See full description on page 230. Product: CALC_JNC [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: James N. Cox Registration: $25.00 Version: 8.24 (02-24-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disk, phone/CompuServe/mail support, 30-day money back. 80x87 Support. Bonus utilities. Look for: CALJNC.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-721-0363 to download it at no charge); CALJNC.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 32k Description: Programmers mode: Does automatic conversions between DEC,HEX,OCT and BINARY. Other functions are MOD,AND,NAND,OR,NOR,XOR,NOT,NEGATION, and 10 RESULT MEMORIES Floating point mode: Always displays last formula entered. Functions include SQR ROOT,ROOT,CUBE,SIN,COS,TAN,HYPERBOLICS,LOG'S,PI, FRACTION,FACTOR,INT,ABS,SEXAGESIMAL,10 RESULT/PREVIOUS MEMORIES, and FIXED POINT and more. Features in both modes: TSR Option, Colors, 80-132 Columns, send result to keyboard buffer. Product: InstaCalc Pop up (TSR) spreadsheet (less than 15K RAM). See full description on page 135. Product: MORSOFT CALCULATOR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-89) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MORCAL.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; MORCALC.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 74k Description: Calculate in style. A business calculator/adding machine with the functions of add, subtract, multiply, percent, divide and trigonometric functions. Also a memory constant feature and sub and overall totals. All operations may be performed in decimal or HEX. The main advantage however is the 1,000 entry "paper tape" that is displayed on the screen and may be scrolled forward or back, changed, and printed. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 77 2.6.3 Calendars Product: ActCalendar Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.5 (01-22-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: ACTCLDR.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 98k Description: Can be used in conjunction with ActMenu, or as a stand-alone program, to display over 1,000 of your scheduled events over a four year span. Initially it displays six months with the current month at top center. All Holidays and your scheduled event days are highlighted. Dates may be selected with cursor keys or mouse to display and/or edit the events. A week panel, which displays up to 5 events, and a day panel for 10 events are available. Product: Ample Notice Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Granny's Old-Fashioned Software, 704-264-6906 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.04 (05-21-91) User benefits: Current disk and manual, future update, technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AN204.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; AN204.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 141k Description: An appointments calendar/alarm clock package that can help organize your life. Appointments and notes are entered 'free- form'. You can easily record: * birthdays (with ages updated each year) * a meeting every other Tuesday at 4:00 for 5 meetings * Father's Day (third Sunday in June) * many other date patterns. Appointments automatically set a 'pop-up alarm clock'. Printouts can be obtained in many print styles for reference away from your computer. Product: APCAL [***] Personal Calendar / Time Management Program. See full description on page 90. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 78 Product: Calendar Keeper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Dataphile Software, 616-327-7811 Registration: $33.00 Version: 3.0a (02-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CAL30.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 350k Description: A calendar database program which maintains up to 10 separate calendar database files. It supports 5 event types: Permanent; Current-Year-Only; Consecutive days (or business days); Every 'n' days (or business days); and Monthly on Day-of-Week. Calendar Keeper has 3 report formats: Monthly- Wall-Calendar; Week-at-a-Glance; Year-at-a-Glance. Utility included to create print driver for any printer (7 common print drivers included). Product: Calendar Mate Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM. Author: Hawk Software, 306-543-8899 Registration: $25.00 Version: 4.1 (06-01-91) User benefits: Unlimited support; current release automatically shipped. Look for: CALMATE4.ZIP on BBSs (call 306-777-4493 to download it at no charge); CALMT4.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 165k Description: A full featured calendar program that is extremely user friendly and flexible. Its major distinctives are its ability to print daily, monthly and yearly calendars and its flexibility in defining repeating events. Many different intervals may be specified such as 'annually' or 'last workday of the month'. Different events files may be easily maintained and calendars may be printed in English, Spanish, French or German. A fine, inexpensive calendar program. Product: Calendar Wise [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard drive, VGA or EGA monitor, 512K. Author: BLUE CANNON SOFTWARE, 704-398-0850 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.0 (01-25-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/fax/ CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CWISE1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; CWISE10.ZIP in IBM PC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 210k Description: Calendar Wise is a multi-subject planner/tracker that simulates a desktop blotter or popular write-on/wipe-off wall calendar. It looks just like a large desktop calendar on your screen. 100 Chapter 2, "Utilities" 79 calendars allow you to keep different planning and tracking separate. Multiple calendars can be referenced at once to view or print together. Calendar format can be changed to view 1-25 weeks(VGA). Unlimited users on a LAN. Schedule information! Track Information! See information! Give this one a look! Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***] Non TSR Annual Events Reminder. See full description on page 86. Product: DayMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or high denisty disk. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.70a (11-10-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. A personal event added to the permanent data file. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DAYM370A.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DAYMST.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: Provides User with trivia,birthdays, anniversaries for a particular date, AND allows User to include their own information for any date. It also gives a quote for the day, and informs User of any Reminders the User might have entered. Reminder feature works for Weekly/Monthly/Daily/ Annual/Single or Range of dates basis. All of this can take place at boot up or any other time User activate the program. The permanent data file contains over 2500 historical events and 500 quotes. Product: Early Bird Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Allan Computer Products, 913-384-5725 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.0f (08-17-91) User benefits: Bound manual, Current version diskette, Phone/FAX/ newsletter support. Look for: EB10*.ZIP on BBSs (call 303-933-0701 to download it at no charge); EB10F.ZIP in IMBSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; EB10F.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 190k Description: The best user-friendly, full-featured reminder program rd available. It features simple or complex reminders (e.g., 3 th from last Thurs of every 9 month), desktop calendar & scan (AUTOEXEC) modes, color pull-down & pop-up menus, context sensitive on-line help, alarm, DOS shell, mouse support, file commands, & selectable group printing. Also has user definable classes, notice, print/display options and many special effects. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 80 Product: Easy Access Professional Menu System w Calendar. See full description on page 94. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on page 350. Product: MENU ACE PC menu, datebook, calendar system. See full description on page 97. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Product: On This Day "What Happened On This Day in History?" See full description on page 298. Product: ORGANIZE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics, Epson, or HP Laserjet printer. Author: David H. Pritchett Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.12 (05-16-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Look for: ORG212.ZIP on BBSs (call 912-471-7629 to download it at no charge); ORG212.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 64k Description: An efficient, easy to use personal appointment calendar designed for those who must keep up with appointments and other future events. Memos, appointments, and events are entered through a full screen editor and may be previewed in a WYSIWYG view prior to printing. Features on-line context sensitive help, pop-up windows, and a tickler to remind you of important events. A calendar is printed in full page format with events listed in each day's block. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. Product: Tikler Quick, easy, appointment/event reminder. See full description on page 89. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 81 Product: What's Up(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Nassib Nassar Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.31 (06-02-91) User benefits: Disk with latest version, one year support by mail, future updates at nominal charge. Overseas postage: add $4.00. Registration only: $15. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WATSUP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; WHATSUP.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 50k Description: An easy-to-use reminder and calendar program that features flexible date specification (recurring dates and days-of-the- week, and wild-card dates), advance display of messages, selection of US or European date formats, calendar in 5 languages, and multiple message files. Program allows display of messages for any date input by user, search of message file for a string, and display of "missed" messages (if program was not run on the day message was due). 2.6.4 Clocks Product: CLOCK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Gamma Software, 303-667-9960 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.00 (01-10-92) User benefits: Master disks. Look for: CLOCK200.ZIP on BBSs; CLOCK2.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; CLOCK200.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 25k Description: This memory resident (TSR) program continuously displays the day of the week, date and time on the screen. The clock can be turned on and off with a user specified hot-key. The color and position of the clock can also be configured. The program takes up approximately 2k of memory when loaded. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 82 Product: PCCLOCK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor; 1200 baud modem. Author: Michael J. Sadaway Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.14 (04-30-91) User benefits: One-time registration, printed manual, master disks, CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: PCCLK214.ZIP on BBSs; PCK214.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; PCCLK214.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 77k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Sets your PC's date and time quickly, conveniently, and accurately by modem by calling the atomic clock at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) in Boulder, Colorado. Also an attractive digital clock, PCCLOCK displays the date and time in big digits in any of 80 colorful built-in designs plus up to 20 you create yourself. Features manual as well as automatic setting, 6-digit 12- or 24-hour display, Big Ben chime, and alarm. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. 2.6.5 Phone dialers See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 165). Product: DialThat Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Modem on either serial port COM1 or COM2. Author: Real Software, 408-476-3550 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.03 (02-01-91) User benefits: Latest disk, support. Look for: DIALT1.ZIP on BBSs (call 408-476-3550 to download it at no charge); DIALT1.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; DIALT103.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 6 on GEnie. Download size: 5k Description: A resident program to select a phone number on the screen, and to dial it on the modem. Uses about 2k RAM. Requires the screen to be in text mode. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 83 Product: Easydial Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Modem. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.6 (07-10-91) User benefits: Latest version, BBS access and future updates. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: ED36.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); ED36.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; ED36.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 65k Description: A very easy phone dialer. Just type its name. You can enter any number of names and phone numbers to its database. To call a Jackie Smith, just type ED JACKIE if JACKIE SMITH is the only JACKIE in the file. Supports special phone systems where you must dial a special number first, a phone log, credit card calling and more. Product: fastmenu GOLD Graphics User Interface (GUI), Menu System. See full description on page 104. Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Product: Little Black Book Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA monitor, hard disk. Modem optional. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.41 (12-12-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LBB.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LBB.ZIP in ZNT:TIPS forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 64k Description: LBB is a full featured address book manager. You can maintain personal and business records, limited only by available disk space. LBB will function as a telephone dialer also. QuickDial feature allows for dialing a number on startup. LBB will print a pocket sized directory that can easily be carried with you. Context sensitive help available at the touch of a key. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 84 Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: PC-Names Combination Mail List manager, address book. See full description on page 144. Product: PCFDial Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; Hayes modem. Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.04 (01-22-92) User benefits: Printed manual; 31/2' & 51/4' master disks; 30-day return policy, no questions asked; one year of voice/fax/ newsletter support. Look for: PCFD-104.ZIP on BBSs; PCFDIL.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; PCFD-103.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 150k Description: Winner of Public Brand's 1991 awards for useful software! This 7k swapping TSR dials voice phone numbers displayed by other programs (such as database software). Can dial "vanity" numbers like 800-IBM-DISK or numbers split apart on separate lines. Keeps a log of calls and displays the local time for each area code. Pops up at regular intervals to let you know how long you've talked (useful for salesmen who must "close the deal" in a set amount of time). Context sensitive help. Product: Public Address [***] High-performance compact Address database. See full description on page 146. Product: STAFF-DIAL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, Hayes modem, hard disk. Extended/expanded memory recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version of program, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFDIA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 260k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Allows dialing any telephone number stored in a DBF file. The program is developed for the German telephone system, however it can be used anywhere if a Hayes compatible modem is installed. Features: unlimited size of telephone directory (limited by hard disk storage), fast find of indexed information (any field can be indexed), file name and column Chapter 2, "Utilities" 85 for dialing can be set up as default, time & cost control, every call can be registered to a log file, can operate as TSR, call scheduling... Product: WAMPUM Menu-Driven dBASE-Compat. DBMS in a 20K TSR. See full description on page 139. 2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs Product: ActMenu Custom menus w/reminders, phone dir & dialer. See full description on page 92. Product: dbDIAL(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, 640k RAM. Hayes modem recommended. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.02 (01-06-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: DBD-?.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; DBD-?.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DBD-?.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 490k Description: This 7k TSR database dials the phone, logs your calls, reminds you when to make a call, pastes an address into your word processor plus much more! Has hooks into the GRAB Plus(r) program for printing envelopes and has a built in mail merge system. 2.6.6 Alarms Product: Ample Notice Very flexible appointment scheduler/alarm. See full description on page 77. Product: APCAL [***] Personal Calendar / Time Management Program. See full description on page 90. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 86 2.6.7 Notepads Product: ClipMate for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Chris Thornton Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.11 (02-13-92) User benefits: Master disks, 90-day support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CLIPMT.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 92k Description: Captures all text items that appear on the Windows Clipboard and keeps them for later retrieval. There are many functions to help you retrieve and manipulate clipboard data, such as Concatenate, Re-Flow Paragraph, Word Find, and Magnify. You can edit the clipboard data, and you have configurable options for short-term and long-term storage. The ultimate Windows power tool, with easy-to-use Icon Ribbon, and Windows Help. Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: Technical Editor DOS/OS2 Programmers/Text editor (VIRTUAL). See full description on page 120. 2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) Product: CALendar preview for SideKick 2 CALSK2-Sidekick 2.0 Calendar Preview Utility. See full description on page 110. Product: CALendar RePorT for SideKick+ Formatted Calendar Reporting Program for SK+. See full description on page 110. Product: CALendar report for TRaVel Traveling Sidekick Reports from Sidekick Plus. See full description on page 111. Product: Calendar Wise [***] Multi-Subject Planner, Desktop Calendar. See full description on page 78. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 87 Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: EmmaSoft, 607-533-4685 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.00 (07-12-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: DARN3.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); DARN3.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; DARN3.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 96k Description: This small program has one purpose: to remind you of events that occur on the same day each year. Great for remembering birthdays, anniversaries, tax payments, mortgage payments, car inspections, and more. Simple to use - you can set it to only appear once a day, or each time you boot your computer. You choose how many days ahead you want to be warned of events. Up to 300 events per file, search, easy to maintain lists, prints and exports events lists. Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: FlexBase Create database, reports, letters, labels. See full description on page 200. Product: Home Helper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Torbert Data Systems, INC., 804-488-5506 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.3 (11-09-91) User benefits: Support BBS, updated copy of software, copy of another program sent. Look for: 804-488-4146 on BBSs (call 804-488-5506 to download it at no charge); HH13.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; HH13.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 300k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Maintain an electronic phone book, organize recipes, audio and video tape libraries, home appliance inventory and much more. Program includes a nice appointment schedular. There is even a place to store information on credit cards should they become lost or stolen. This one is becoming very popular. Product: HouseHold TRACKER Inventory items around the house. See full description on page 137. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 88 Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: Names & Dates Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: WR Software, 415-930-0369 Registration: $25.00 Version: 4.2 (04-26-91) User benefits: Printed documentation, free upgrade, telephone (or mail) support, future upgrade notification, vinyl address book cover. Look for: ND42*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 415-937-0156 to download it at no charge). Download size: 400k Description: Prints pocket-size (and larger) address books, prints wall-type calendars with user dates (2 sizes), date reminder alarms (birthdays, etc.), phone autodialing (long distance prefix, local area code, letter translation, call duration), mailing labels (10 formats, incl. laser, 1-4 across), Rolodex cards (2 sizes), sort by name or Zip, 9 diff. reports, print envelope addresses (laser too, optional return), 5-line 33 character address area, unlimited names, large NOTES area, context sensitive help. Product: ORGANIZE Personal Appointment Calendar. See full description on page 80. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. DOS 3.0 or better if used as a TSR. Author: FunStuff Software, 703-435-1110 Registration: $35.00 Version: 14.41 (03-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/BBS/mail support, various product discounts. Look for: PC1441.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-323-6423 to download it at no charge); PC1441.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 191k Description: Friendly Personal Information Manager (PIM) displays a 3-month scrollable calendar, a running analog/digital clock, a time- oriented event list of your appointments, and your notes. Printable for pocket/purse. Keeps a historical diary. Warnings and alarms tell when events are pending or overdue. Flexible menu interface as a TSR or normal program. TSR can interrupt you at the earliest event. Extremely stable, environment sensitive TSR is a 6K byte kernel, with the balance swapped to EMS or disk. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 89 Product: PopDBF 4K TSR for "Instant Access to X-Base Files" See full description on page 150. Product: Resident Task Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 150k RAM. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.11 (01-05-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: RTM211.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); RTM211.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; RTM211.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 140k Description: Manages lists of Tasks, Reminders, Ticklers, or ToDo's. Loads as 6K TSR or Normal Task. Available anytime! Features: Task's, Priorities, 5 line Descriptions, User Field, Pull-Down Menus, Audit Files. 3 Level Sort, Task Transfer, Print to Disk, Audit Browse. Optionally Integrates with Sidekick + and 2.0 (via CALRPT/SK2) for Task-Calendar Mgmt; Find Task, DOS Shell, File Linking, Single Swap File, More Product: See Mail [***] E-mail facility, combines MCI with LAN e-mail. See full description on page 164. Product: Sell More Software Sales and Marketing for Software Developers. See full description on page 211. Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DIAL Dialing with phone numbers stored in DBF file. See full description on page 84. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 90 Product: Tikler Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Olsen Outdoors, 508-486-3042 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.95 (03-22-91) User benefits: Newest version sent. Unlimited phone, CIS, mail and BBS support. Look for: TIK395.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); TIK395.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 38k Description: A quick and easy appointment/event reminder program. Nothing fancy, just the essentials. Handles up to 600 events and supports passwords and encription of your event files. Can be run from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file so it will pop onto your screen when you turn on your computer. TIKLER has been called the easiest to use program of its type by many of its loyal users. Once you've used this program, you'll find it indispensable. 2.6.9 Time management Product: APCAL [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Gamma Software, 303-667-9960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.10 (01-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: APCAL310.ZIP on BBSs; APCAL3.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; APCAL.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 141k Description: This personal calendar is extremely easy to use because the screens are set up in formats you are already fimiliar with. For example it contains monthly calendars with day blocks in which you can type notes like a wall calendar. Appt screens are set up like most appointment books, simply type appt next to time. Configure appt times to match your schedule. Appt features include: move,copy,del,search and more. Quickly scan for an open time slot. Popup reminders, year display, printouts, and more. Product: Early Bird Great Full-Featured Reminder/Calendar Program. See full description on page 79. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 91 Product: Personal Time Card [***] Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: IBM 80386 computer running Windows in Enhanced mode. Author: Fischer Grafix & Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (02-03-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone/fax support. Look for: PTC.ZIP on BBSs; PTC.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 260k Description: Keep your project time organized either daily or weekly. PTC will keep your time cards in order of date and allow entries for job number (project), description and time (regular and overtime). PTC will print the cards for hard copies and back-up your files to diskette. Multiple users need only create a directory for each user to store files. Product: Resident Task Manager Task/ToDo List Manager; Reminders & Ticklers. See full description on page 89. Product: Tikler Quick, easy, appointment/event reminder. See full description on page 89. Product: TimeTrac Time & Expense tracking; TSR, Export, LANs. See full description on page 196. Product: TrikTrak [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-658-4632 Registration: $69.00 Version: 2.0a (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, BBS/newsletter support. Look for: TTRAK20A.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-658-3465 to download it at no charge); TTRAK2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; TTRAK20A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: Replaces white dry erase boards and other large scheduling sheets. Allows users to create their own custom applications, much in the same fashion as a spreadsheet program allows users to create their own spreadsheets. With the AutoTrak feature, users can have the computer pop up the next event for any resource as the day progresses. Comes with several sample applications including one for restaurant table reservations, a message taker for a departmental secretary, and more! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 92 2.6.10 Journal/diary programs Product: Ample Notice Very flexible appointment scheduler/alarm. See full description on page 77. Product: Cumberland Diary [***] Diary/ Journal Entry Program. See full description on page 344. Product: FISHBYTE(tm) [***] Fishing and Loran Log for Saltwater Anglers. See full description on page 339. Product: MENU ACE PC menu, datebook, calendar system. See full description on page 97. Product: OMNIDay Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics Or LaserJet printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.29b (12-18-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: ODAY229B.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ODAY.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: A benchmark system for electronic diary programs! Allows up to 10 users, each with their own passcode. Optional encryption of the opus (up to 10,000 possibilities). The user names the opus and enters their own name as author. Automatic entry of text date line, entry can be up to 5000 lines long. User can update and delete entries. Will print out opus for selected dates or all. Full featured text editor with on line help. Import feature for those who travel. DOC file includes diary keeping tips. Product: Resident Task Manager Task/ToDo List Manager; Reminders & Ticklers. See full description on page 89. Product: Systems Manager Reports time by client, purpose & application. See full description on page 201. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 93 2.7 Menu systems & file managers 2.7.1 Menu systems Product: ActMenu Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $25.00 Version: 5.9 (05-04-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: ACTMENU.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 152k Description: Puts the full power of DOS into single key or click menus. Starter menus are provided and Help is available throughout. Each, of up 43 menus, allow up to 51 keys and any menu can access any other menu. Each key executes up to three BAT statements. Menus can be customized with the internal or any ASCII editor. Works with ActCalendar to display daily reminders. There's also a phone directory (w/auto first letter search), a modem dialer, and built in screen blanker. Product: BatchMaker Plus A DOS Menu/Utility/Editor/Information + more. See full description on page 7. Product: BATUTIL Batch Enhancement Language. See full description on page 63. Product: BCS Menu Program Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Bristol Computing Systems, Inc. Registration: $34.95 Version: 2.0 (12-10-90) User benefits: Diskette and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BCSMNU.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; BCSMNU20.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 195k Description: Complete menu program with mouse support, palette control on EGA/VGA. Supports MDA, CGA, EGA, VGA and 8514a displays. Pop-up Windows. Command Helper (disk browser) automates building menu entries. Screen blanker with user entered message. Flexible menu screen formatting. Up to 100 entries per menu. Unlimited menus. All commands are executed directly from memory - does not use batch files. Uses only 2.5k RAM during command execution. Not a TSR. Many other features. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 94 Product: Bmenu Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: Mark Strong Registration: $15.00 Version: 5.41 (09-17-90) User benefits: One time registration valid for all future versions, notification of major updates, Support via CompuServe Mail or U.S. Mail. Look for: BMENU54.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-779-3489 to download it at no charge); BMEN54.ZIP in SYSUTIL forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 29k Description: Provides pop-up menus within a batch file of any size or position on the screen, as specified on the command line. Color, title and choices can be listed on a single line to produce a complete menu on the screen. Several menus can also be read from an @file with an indexed marker. Returns errorlevel (like ASK) for use in batch file branching. Very flexible for networks as a user interface or on install disks for user input. Product: BOOT.SYS Use boot-up menus to select system config. See full description on page 70. Product: DaMenu [***] DaMenu - Dos Application MENuing Utility. See full description on page 13. Product: DAYO MENU Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOME.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOME.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOME.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: A simple DOS level menu system for use with the DAYO line of Business Applications. Many features are available as menu options, ie: 18 screen fonts, 25, 43, or 50 lines per page, system statistics, view user manuals, and more. Product: Directory Freedom Compact file manager and application launcher. See full description on page 7. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 95 Product: Easy Access Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Author: TengWare Enterprises, 714-587-1025 Registration: $25.00 Version: 6.2a (05-20-91) User benefits: Latest version of program, TengWare logo will no longer display upon startup, you will be informed of future enhancements. Look for: EZ62.ZIP on BBSs; EASY.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; EASY62.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 188k Description: This professional menu system is perfect for either home or office. It is simple to maintain yet has the features required by the most demanding user. Features: * Simple set up & maintenance * User defined colors & headings * Calendar & Reminder subsystem * User log on & usage logging (optional) * 2 levels of password protection * Point & Shoot & mouse support * 26 options per menu with unlimited submenus * On line help Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! The real Batch Language you wish DOS had. See full description on page 65. Product: fastmenu GOLD Graphics User Interface (GUI), Menu System. See full description on page 104. Product: Folders Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. EGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Sloop Software, 719-260-0433 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.4a (07-29-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Unlimited mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FOLDER.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 85k Description: Gives the ability equivalent to being able to create subgroups in Program Manager groups. Features include no limit on nesting folders within folders. Move or copy items using a drag/drop interface. Multi-select capability when adding, deleting, moving or copying items. Display items as icons or only names. Simple, easy to use icon selector using an icon browser dialog box. Password protection. Run command with browse button which stores last twelve commands entered. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 96 Product: Getkey/2 Reports user keystroke as an ERRORLEVEL. See full description on page 65. Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 300k RAM to hold program and tables, but uses 0K (no bytes) when running a program, command, or batch file. Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 Registration: $35.00 Version: IV 3.10 (06-28-91) User benefits: Unlimited free support via mail, phone, CompuServe. $50 gets latest disks & published user manual. Can be beta tester for new unreleased version. Look for: HDM431.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); HDM431.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; HDM431.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 222k Description: A DOS shell that hides the underlying operating system from the uninitiated user, yet does not get in the way of the expert user. Features: network & mouse support, multi-level security system, usage logging, phone dialer, variable screen blanker, timed execution, multi- user log on/off with passwords, extensive on-line help, file and directory pick lists, user defined logo screen, DOS window, pass keystrokes to user programs, 260,000 menu entries, non-TSR. Product: Launcher Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.21 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: LAUND121.ZIP on BBSs; LAUND1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 23k Description: Passes user entered strings as arguments to a program, which is loaded & run. Use this utility to get user input (e.g., file name, password, etc.) before starting a program. Especially useful when running programs from a batch file or menu system, when the program arguments vary. Options to hide input, restrict input length, compare input to an edit mask, verify input, etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 97 Product: LOGIK MENU Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk. Author: LOGIVISION INC., 819-823-6761 Registration: $55.00 Version: 1.61 (07-10-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/fax/ newsletter/mail support, bonus utilities, Free updates (you pay P&H). Look for: LM161.ZIP on BBSs; LM161.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; LM161.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 294k Description: Designed for ease of use at the touch of a key. Extensive on- line help, EGA/VGA 43/50 line mode supported, true mouse support (Point & Shoot), has passwords, screen saver, hidden "hot" keys, usage log report, event tracking (reminds you important dates), uses 0 memory, customizable help... Automatic installation (from beginners to experienced user) scans your hard drive for popular programs. 50 items per menu 50 sub-menus (multiple levels) 80 commands per option 30 General Hidden Hot Keys Product: MENU ACE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Blue Ace Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.20 (11-30-91) User benefits: Copy of latest version and manual. Disounts to future upgrades. Phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MACE12.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 175k Description: Unlimited menus and complete user customization make Menu Ace so versatile. Features include: Datebook that can be used as an electronic diary/notepad/reminder system; Calendar can find days between dates, future dates and years with cooresonding Datebook entry; automatic program re-execution incase of power failure; usage logging; screen blanker/clock; full mouse support; custom menu titles and messages; more! Easy to use and set up. Novice and experienced users. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 98 Product: MenuEase Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard Disk, 256k RAM. Author: Creative Computer, 714-687-2421 Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.6.3 (08-10-91) User benefits: Latest version disk, printed manual, 60 days phone support, and additional utilities. Look for: MENUEASE.ZIP on BBSs (call 213-609-2176 to download it at no charge). Download size: 360k Description: Provides unlimited menus with up to 26 menu items/menu and up to seven commands per menu item. MenuEase allows separate menus or common menus for an unlimited number of users. A complete password system protects DOS access, menu maintenance, system configuration, menu items, and submenus. Each menu item can force MenuEase to be remain in memory or remove itself completely from memory when executed. Custom colors and all video adapters are supported. Usage logging for businesses is provided. Product: Painless Menu Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $20.00 Version: 5.0 (08-31-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a printed manual. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAM.ARC on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PAM.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; PAM.ARC in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 150k Description: Great Hard Disk Menuing System. Some features include: mouse support, movable/resizable windows, phone directory and dialer, appointment scheduler, unlimited menu options, VGA/EGA support, copy/delete/rename/move/view/backup/restore files, tree directories, word processor, calendar, notepad, calculator, color parameters, password protection, screen saver and much more. Product: PC SYSTEM MANAGER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM, hard disk. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $19.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-90) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCSMINS*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 520k Description: This master menuing/submenuing system has all the bells and whistles. Up to 32,000 menus and program selections, customized run time help, customized command line replaceable parameter Chapter 2, "Utilities" 99 prompts, individual userid logon, time usage tracking with 4 detail and summary reports, password protection and automatic job starting based on time & date or day of week. Product: PullDown SAA Menu Shell Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: MicroDynamics Development, 215-367-1891 Registration: $34.95 Version: 3.20 (07-08-91) User benefits: Shrinkwrapped User's Guide with 51/4' & 31/2' Diskettes. Look for: CUA1OF3.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge); CUA-1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 890k Description: A fully SAA compliant (Like PCTools) menu shell system for both standalone PCs and DOS LANs. Differentiating features range from user-defined help and full screen blanker/color configurations to an integrated menu definition editor with context-sensitive help and user-defined dialogs. PullDown offers unmatched ease of use for users and maximum power to the professional. Non-TSR design assures conflict-free reliable operation on all DOS and LAN platforms. Product: Sloop Manager Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. EGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Sloop Software, 719-260-0433 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.2b (01-27-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Unlimited mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SLPMAN.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: Has virtually all of Program Managers's features plus a host of new one. Features include the ability to create folders (groups) within folders; move or copy items using a drag/drop interface; multi-select capability when adding, deleting, moving or copying items; password protection; run command with browse button which stores last twelve commands entered; simple, easy to use icon browser dialog box; associate multiple programs with a single extension; customizable popup run menu; and more. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 100 Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFINT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 264k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A general purposed menu generator which allows the integration of different software tools according to the priorities of the user. The program consists of two modules: a menu generator and a run time module for the execution of the menus. An unlimited number of menus can be created. Each menu can have up to 32 entries. Chains of menus can be defined. Virus control function. Parameters (like path, file name, drive specifier, etc.) can be passed over. Mouse support. Log file.... Product: Systems Manager Reports time by client, purpose & application. See full description on page 201. 2.7.2 File managers Product: 4EDIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: XD Systems, 703-821-3215 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.09 (10-13-91) User benefits: Disk and printed manual; telephone and CIS support; public domain bonus programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 4EDIT.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 73k Description: Adds descriptions (up to 80 characters) to MSDOS filenames and subdirs. File descriptions allow you to identify your files in much more meaningful ways than MS-DOS allows in an eight character filename. 4EDIT has a convenient full-screen editor with a cut and paste feature -- especially useful when several files need similar descriptions. Select a grouping of files using multiple filespecs with extended wildcards. For all versions of 4DOS. Supports new Ver 4.0 extended descriptions. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 101 Product: 4FILES [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 64k RAM. Strongly recommended: 4DOS or NDOS. Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2S.4 (03-31-92) User benefits: Master disks, support, free upgrade. Look for: 4FILES2S.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-994-2944 to download it at no charge); 4FILES.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 on CompuServe; 4FILES2S.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 68k Description: A multipurpose 4DOS/NDOS-aware file manager, file annotator, and slick front-end for your favorite utilities. The interface is clean & convenient in every respect. * Manage directories & files (singly or in blocks) from a list sorted in any of several ways. * Nice file note editor. (4DOS/NDOS keep the notes with their files during file copy, move, etc.) * Rapid-fire access to files w/ your browser & other utilties. * On-the-fly reconfiguration. * Good documentation. Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Includes 4DOS file descriptions in ZIP files. See full description on page 112. Product: ActaeOn Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: Jon Clempner Registration: $34.95 Version: V1.60 (11-12-91) User benefits: Printed manual, Notification of updates. Look for: ACTV160.ZIP on BBSs; ACT160.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 110k Description: A Hard Disk Manager with a point and shoot interface to DOS. Although its ease of use will make it ideally suited to the new user, the regular user will find it useful on a day to day basis. In addition to most DOS commands, it has many other features including: * Graphical representation of Directory Tree * Find File/Find string within files * Add your own commands * Full Mouse support/Scroll bars * Text editor * Context Sensitive help Product: Attribution Changes or displays file/directory attributes. See full description on page 33. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 102 Product: CM_FILER [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 183k RAM. Author: NoVaSoft, 703-221-1833 Registration: $30.00 Version: 5.22 (03-09-92) User benefits: Printed manual, $10 commission per referral, one free upgrade disk, one year support. Look for: CM_FILER.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-381-3320 to download it at no charge); CF522.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; CM_FILER.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 114k Description: A multi-function disk/file manager with side-by-side display of directories OR trees. Full suite of file/directory/tree structure services; built-in editor, file finder, notepad, application launcher, background print spooler. Intuitive command syntax, small and fast. Many special features such as printing directory/tree listing, instant file freshening, password access, file protection from inadvertent deletion. Great for beginners and developers alike. Small at 91k, very fast. Product: DIRECT MAINT Hard disk directory and file manager. See full description on page 14. Product: DIREDIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Computer Counselors, Inc., 215-527-4408 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.05 (05-31-90) User benefits: Latest version of program on disk. Telephone and mail support. Notice of upgrades, bug fixes, etc. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIREDI.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 78k Description: This utility allows you to rearrange the order of files and sub-directory entries in a DOS directory. As well as allowing you to sort the directory in various standard ways, it allows you to move individual files around and/or specify an arbitrary sort order. V3.05 includes support for almost all fixed and removable disks and for > 32 Mb devices under DOS 4.0 and 5.0 and Compaq DOS 3.31. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 16. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 103 Product: fastmenu GOLD Graphics User Interface (GUI), Menu System. See full description on page 104. Product: PMZIP OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell. See full description on page 35. Product: QFiler Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Jamestown Software, 608-271-2090 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.2 (07-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual and disk; phone/BBS/newsletter support. Look for: QF*.* (multiple files) on BBSs (call 608-271-3685 to download it at no charge); QF32*.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: This powerful file manager displays two sorted directories side-by-side. Copy, rename, move or delete both files and directories. View file contents in ascii or hex. View and print directory tree. Find files on any drive. Create and remove subdirectories. Locate duplicate files. Set or clear file attributes. Change time/date stamps. Simplify use of file compression utilities like LHA and PKZip. Rename disk volume labels. Undelete or edit files. XCopy directories. Send files to print queue. Product: TreeTop Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard Disk, 256K RAM. Author: Kilgore Software, 916-371-3715 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.44 (03-02-91) User benefits: Free technical telephone support, a bound type set manual with a quick reference chart and the latest version on disk. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TREETO.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 346k Description: A fast, user friendly Hard Disk File and Directory Manager with a Point & Shoot user interface. Group files by wildcards, attributes, date/time, directory, or disk. Features include: * Graphic display of directory tree * Multiple logged drives * Sort/view/copy/move/delete/print files * Modify date/time/attr of files * Add, delete, or rename directories * Online context sensitive help * Full mouse support * Pull down menus * Excellent use of color Chapter 2, "Utilities" 104 * Much, Much More! Product: WinZip Windows ZIP/LZH/ARC Shell:View/Run/Extract/+. See full description on page 37. Product: XDIR Attach descriptive comments to DIR displays. See full description on page 23. 2.7.3 Combined MS/FMs Product: Command Post Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse recommended. Author: Wilson WindowWare, Inc., 206-937-9335 Registration: $49.95 Version: 7.0S (02-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, tech support, 90 day money back gaurantee. Look for: CP-70S.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-935-5198 to download it at no charge); CP-70S.ZIP in WINAPA forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: A powerful custom menu system for Microsoft Windows that lets you tailor your Windows-based workstation to your needs and preferences. A single menu item can gather filenames and other information into listboxes for the user to choose from, perform arithmetic, parse strings, move and resize windows, read and write WIN.INI variables, read DOS environment variables, copy, move and delete files. Includes useful sample menus, a file browser, and much more. Product: fastmenu GOLD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. VGA monitor; hard drive. Author: jwh: SoftWare, 419-588-3608 Registration: $60.00 Version: 4.1 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, 51/4' & 31/2' disks, and one year free phone support. Look for: GOLD41*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 419-588-3615 to download it at no charge); GOLD4*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 500k Description: Very attractive graphics based hard drive menuing system. Fully mouse supported with lots of built-in utilities and options. Totally removes itself from memory during application execution. Full password protection with up to 40 user titled pages with up to 20 applications per page. Includes: Phonebook database with Dialer, Complete directory and file maintenance module, AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS file switcher, Batch/Text file editor with cut & paste, Set Time & Date, Much Much More. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 105 Product: Hard Disk Director Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Canyon Software, 415-453-9779 Registration: $40.00 Version: 5.0 (02-09-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIRP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: A series of programs making up a complete hard disk menu, shell and file manager. DL.EXE is a full featured shell. You can mark selected directories or files for copying, moving or removing or viewing. DB.EXE gives you a sorted file list for any directory. DA.EXE shows you all the files on a particular drive or drives. DM is a full featured hard disk menu. You can add up to 20 entries to the main menu and have unlimited submenus of up to 20 entries each. Viewer and shell for ZIP files. Product: MenuDIRECT Gold Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, 512k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $39.95 Version: 3.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Disk with latest version, manual, free support and update notices. Look for: MDR30.ZIP on BBSs; MDR30.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 525k Description: Was the Point & Shoot Hard Disk Manager - all new rewrite. Nominated for one of BYTE Magazine's best product awards at Spring COMDEX 1991. Outstanding file/directory/program manager. Unlimited user menus with with single-keystroke program execution. Split-screen file list and directory tree with all standard commands and some valuable extras. Pull-down menus, context-sensitive help, mouse support, floppy disk formatting, password protection, usage logging and a host of other features. 2.7.4 MS/FMs for developers Product: Command Post Programmable Shell/File Mgr. for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 104. Product: WinBatch Windows Batch Language. See full description on page 69. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 106 2.7.5 Work environment managers Product: CM_FILER [***] Multi-Function Disk/File Manager. See full description on page 101. Product: InContext Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk. Author: Rams' Island Software, 303-841-2848 Registration: $60.00 Version: 1.02 (10-21-91) User benefits: Current and next versions; Nice typeset manual; At least one year of voice/BBS/newsletter support; Opportunity to test new releases. Look for: INCX102*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 303-841-6269 to download it at no charge); INCXT*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 440k Description: Improves your productivity by helping you organize, manage, and execute whatever you do on your computer. No mere DOS shell, this program is based on the principles of human work. On top of a unique, object-oriented DOS shell, InContext provides well-integrated task planning and calendar management. Its basic features are readily useable by novices, but it provides a level of control and sophistication that will please the expert. Great help/tutor/docs! 2.8 Security programs "Shareware is as safe as [retail] software if obtained directly from an author or from a vendor or BBS who has gotten the disk directly from the author." -- an official ASP statement on shareware See also: Utilities, File utilities, Backup/restore (page 29); Utilities, File utilities, Encryption & security (page 33); Utilities, File utilities, File archivers (page 34); Utilities, File utilities, File comparison (page 37); Utilities, System Utilities, Recovery utilities (page 72). Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Product: LOGIK MENU Menu System, 43/50 lines, Mouse, Events, Log. See full description on page 96. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 107 Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard drive. 18k RAM for TSR module. Author: Pete Maclean Software Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.05 (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Latest version. Update notification. Goodies! Look for: OZ.ZIP on BBSs; OZ.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 94k Description: Prevents disasters with your hard disks and the files on them. Keeps "deleted" files invisibly, in limbo, available for instant guaranteed retrieval. Saves up to 8 deleted generations of each file, truly purging the oldest only when disk space is exhausted. Also forcibly prevents reformats of hard disks, elegantly describes critical disk errors, gracefully handles disk-full conditions, and more. Junk your UNDELETEs and UNFORMATs! An Ounce Of Prevention is worth a pound of messy recovery. Product: Shredder/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.10 (01-23-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: SHREO110.ZIP on BBSs; SHRE02.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 25k Description: This Presentation Manager program securely erases files so no one can retrieve their data. Options to keep a log of shredded files, to shred hidden & read only files, & make a backup copy of the files before shredding. 2.8.1 Virus/Trojan detectors Product: Flu_Shot+ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 16k RAM. Author: Software Concepts Design, 212-889-6431 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.82 (05-11-91) User benefits: Regular updates and update discounts, timely support, a clean copy directly from the author. Look for: FSP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 212-889-6438 to download it at no charge); FSP*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 50k Description: An active monitoring program for detecting and preventing computer viruses and insures the integrity of the programs you use on your system. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 108 By selecting the various levels of protection you wish to install on your system, you can be sure that the program you are about to run is only the program you wanted to run and does not contain any computer viruses. Winner of PC Magazine's Editor Choice award. Updated on a regular basis. Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Stiller Research, 904-575-7884 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.11a (02-17-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, virus support. Look for: I-M*.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6845 CONF77 to download it at no charge); I-MAST.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: A powerful comprehensize anti-virus and data integrity product. Do you have a virus? A flaky hard disk? Did someone change a file while you were out? Find out for sure with Integrity Master. Use this to easily defeat viruses and get the extra benefits of PC security, change control and disk problem detection. It enables detection of ANY virus (not just known ones), but doesn't need periodic updates, although it recognizes known viruses by name. Product: PC Canary Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Compass / New England, 603-431 8030 Registration: $19.95 Version: 91g (05-15-91) User benefits: Manual, most recent version, phone/mail/CIS support; all registered users will be notified of any known problems. Look for: CY91G.* on BBSs (call 603-433 1859 to download it at no charge); CY91G.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; CY91G.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 90k Description: * Detects modifications to .EXE, .DAT and COMMAND.COM files * Installs easily * Low maintenance; does not require frequent updates * Low overhead (fast, not memory resident) * Low false alarm rate * Doesn't modify files; can be used with other security programs * Allows DOS upgrades Named for miner's canary whose death signalled invisible toxic fumes. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 109 Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Menu generator for STAFF and other S/W. See full description on page 99. 2.8.2 Virus cleanup/removal Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Easy to use anti-virus/data integrity prog. See full description on page 108. 2.8.3 System activity monitors Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Menu generator for STAFF and other S/W. See full description on page 99. 2.8.4 File integrity monitors Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Easy to use anti-virus/data integrity prog. See full description on page 108. Product: PC Canary Virus alarm. See full description on page 108. Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Menu generator for STAFF and other S/W. See full description on page 99. 2.9 Software tools 2.9.1 For multiple programs Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 110 2.9.2 For Sidekick Product: CALendar preview for SideKick 2 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Sidekick 2.0; 320k RAM; hard disk. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.03 (05-13-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: CALSK103.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALSK.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; CALSK103.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 92k Description: Produces a preview of your Calendar and ToDo's to the Screen, Printer, or File from SK2's Calendar file (.DB) without invoking SK2. Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days of activities. Features: Notes; Reminders; Look Ahead, Searching, RTM Interface; Intl Sort; Fixed 4+ Hour Appointments. Product: SWAPSK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Borland's SideKick 1.0 or 2.0, or SideKick Plus. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWSK17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 111 2.9.2.1 Sidekick Plus specific Product: CALendar RePorT for SideKick+ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. SideKick Plus. Hard disk recommended. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.51 (04-08-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: CALRP251.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALRP.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; CALRP251.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 80k Description: Produces nicely formatted calendar reports to Screen, Printer, File from SK+'s Calendar file (.APP) without invoking SK+. Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days of activities. Features: Notes; Reminders; Searching; Look Ahead, Task Notes, RTM Interface; Many Options Product: CALendar report for TRaVel Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Sidekick Plus. Hard disk recommended. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.05 (04-08-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: CALTR105.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALTR.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; CALTR105.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 81k Description: Produces formatted Daily, Weekly, Monthly calendar reports to Screen, Printer, File from SK+'s Calendar file (.APP) without invoking SK+. Like Traveling Sidekick! Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days, weeks, months of activities. Features include: Notes; Install Program; Many Options; NEW: Print Next Day, Week, Month; Chapter 2, "Utilities" 112 2.9.3 For PC Tools 2.9.3.1 Deluxe Shell specific Product: SWAPDS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. PC Tools Deluxe Shell 6.0 or Deluxe Desktop 6.0. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWDS17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.9.4 For 4DOS Product: 4EDIT Full-screen editor for file descriptions. See full description on page 100. Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 4DOS; PKZIP/PKUNZIP. Author: XD Systems, 703-821-3215 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.00 (10-24-91) User benefits: Disk and printed manual; telephone and CIS support; public domain bonus programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 4ZIP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 155k Description: A utility for 4DOS. Used with the PKWare compression program PKZIP, it compresses 4DOS file descriptions along with the files. The included program 4UNZIP calls PKUnzip and restores the descriptions as each file is uncompressed. Select files to Zip or Unzip from a full-screen list with extended wildcards. Pass through commands to PKZIP and PKUNZIP, obtained separately. Supports 4DOS 4.0 80 character descriptions and extended fields. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 113 2.9.5 For Lotus Product: SWAPLM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Lotus Metro or Lotus Express. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWLM17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.9.6 For Norton Product: DiZkND THE DiZk cataloger for NDOS. See full description on page 11. 2.9.6.1 For Norton Guides Product: SWAPNG Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Norton Guides. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWNG17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.9.6.2 For Norton Utilities Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. 2.9.7 For PKWARE 2.9.7.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Includes 4DOS file descriptions in ZIP files. See full description on page 112. Product: EZ-Reader Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 161. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 114 Product: Nifty James's File Finder File/Archive finder for DOS. See full description on page 19. Product: NJ's File Finder for Windows Finds files/archives under Microsoft Windows. See full description on page 19. Product: PMZIP OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell. See full description on page 35. Product: QFiler Simple, powerful with 2 side-by-side windows. See full description on page 103. Product: Shez [***] Program shell for managing compressed files. See full description on page 36. Product: WinZip Windows ZIP/LZH/ARC Shell:View/Run/Extract/+. See full description on page 37. Product: ZiPaper Randomly select Wallpaper - store compressed! See full description on page 317. 2.9.8 For other Product: dLITE Memory-res dBASE-Compat Desktop File Manager. See full description on page 140. Product: SWAPDOS Switches from one large program to another. See full description on page 41. Product: SWAPMM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Broderbund's MemoryMate. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWMM17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 115 Product: SWAPTN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Micrologic's Tornado. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWTN17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.10 Other Product: LiteSPM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 25k RAM. Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.01 (07-01-91) User benefits: Latest version, free telephone support, notification of inexpensive updates. Look for: SPM.ZIP on BBSs; SPM.ZIP in PCM:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe; SPM.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 49k Description: A background (TSR) serial port montior capable of logging serial port data to disk in an unattended mode. Takes less than 25K when resident. User configurable. Frees your system for other work while still capturing that valuable data. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 116 Chapter 3 Writing applications See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers (page 39). 3.1 Text editors See also: Writing applications, Word processors (page 122). Product: AM-EDIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: PLC Software, 205-822-1619 Registration: $37.00 Version: 1.00 (01-10-92) User benefits: Latest version with up-to-date on-disk manual; 6 month voice/CIS support; notification of new releases; right to purchase any new release at $30 discount. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 42k Description: A full-screen text editor which is both powerful and extremely easy to use. Includes extensive on-screen help. Very fast in loading/saving files and finding text strings. Allows merging of text files. Includes a calculator and a User ID function, allowing up to 30 different users to have their own parameters such as screen colors, backup option, and lines-to-scroll. Can store up to 3.5 times as much text in real memory as some PC editors. Entire system contained in a single 42K program. Product: BOXER(tm) Text Editing System Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk or 720K floppy drive. Author: BOXER Software, 603-924-6602 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.20 (01-25-92) User benefits: Latest version, quick reference card, LEFTHAND MAN file browser program, phone support. Look for: BOX*.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203,JOIN77 to download it at no charge); BOX*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; BOX*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 246k Description: A powerful, full-featured Text Editor. Features 512-level Undo, full mouse support, 28/43/50 lines for E/VGA, multiple files/ windows, column marking, editable keystroke macros, search across all edited files, graphic drawing, colors, compile from editor, word processing and context sensitive help. Extensive block text commands: sort, fill, case, total, invert... Reconfigurable keyboard with popular maps supplied; pull-down menus & online help change *dynamically* to reflect reassignment! Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 117 Product: EDWORD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: FAGERLUND CONSULTING, 604-984-7330 Registration: $44.00 Version: 1.0 (11-26-91) User benefits: Printed user's guide. Six months free voice telephone support. Look for: EDWORD.ZIP on BBSs; EDWORD.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; EDWORD.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 75k Description: This full featured, multi-file text editor is small, quick and easy to use. It uses a numbered file list to assist when editing many files from various directories. Allows search and replace through all files in the list. Can search subdirectories to locate files for editing. Prints to any printer in 2 modes with optional line numbers. Has line drawing, cut and paste, macros, ASCII table, no file size limit, color or b/w, 3 help screens. Product: Flex Fast multiwindow word processor. See full description on page 122. Product: KWIKWRITE Word Processor. See full description on page 122. Product: NED Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256K RAM, CGA monitor. Author: David L. Dight, +61-2 331-4521 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.6b (02-18-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, mail/email support, one free major uprade. Look for: NEDIT.EXE on BBSs (call +1 505 662-0659 to download it at no charge); NEDIT.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 208k Description: A high performance text editor. Features: Edit up to 10 files; Expand wildcards, pick lists; On line calculator, ASCII tables and help; Super fast screens; EGA43/VGA50 line modes; std. edit functions+more; autosave; {} match, field copy, copy strings to search/last command; Embed print commands; Print while you work; Powerful reg. expr. search & replace; Use DOS; Config. env.; Block/column copy, cut, paste and format across files(s); Kbd macros; Browse drives/dirs for files. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 118 Product: Oak Hill Vi(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Oak Hill Software, Inc., 908-671-8544 Registration: $60.00 Version: 5.7A (05-18-91) User benefits: Latest version on disk, typeset-quality manual, support by mail. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VI57A1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: A professional-grade version of "vi", the standard UNIX full- screen text editor. Includes virtually all vi features: undo, map/abbreviation macros, text search/substitution with meta characters, shell escapes, external filters, margin wrap, save buffers, line numbers and auto-indent, plus built-in paragraph formatting, color control, line centering, case conversion and more. Archive includes comprehensive manual and utilities. Product: OMNIDay Daily Diary Program For Up To 10 Users. See full description on page 92. Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Just Excellent Software, Inc., 215-565-7780 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.77 (08-25-91) User benefits: Printed manual, Multi-math calculator, separate print utility, keyboard reconfigurator, technical support and free upgrade to next major release. Look for: PETPE277.ZIP on BBSs; PETPE.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 227k Description: Up to 20 movable, sizable, overlayed or tiled windows. Mouse interface allows easy cut, paste, move, mark, etc. Works well with keyboard also. Full featured with regular expressions, brace matching, key macros, include file editing and over 100 other functions. Word process mode allows auto reformat, and justification. Box and line drawing for easy, quick forms can be done with mouse or cursor keys. Files the size of memory, very fast. Pull down menus and extensive on-line help make it easy. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 119 Product: pEDIT PLUS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. CGA monitor and hard disk recommended. Author: T. G. Muench, 602-445-2479 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.0 (12-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, unlimited support, bonus utilities, product discounts. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: PEDIT*.ZIP on BBSs; PEDIT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 192k Description: This DOS-based text editor has a graphical interface and full mouse support. The graphical ButtonBar gives quick access to 18 functions without having to deal with menus. Text-only mode. Wordstar, EMACS and MS Quick Editor emulation. Auto word wrap, paragraph indent, case change, block indent, timed autosave, Ascii chart, DOS buffer. Now handles up to 16 files at one time. Also new is a tutorial that walks you through the basics of editing. Rated a Trophy by Public Brand. Product: PostCardMaster PostCard & Mail Handling System. See full description on page 146. Product: QEdit(R) Advanced Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: SemWare, 404-641-9002 Registration: $54.95 Version: 2.1 (04-03-90) User benefits: 140-page professionally printed, indexed, spiral bound manual. Quick reference card. Friendly, knowledgeable tech support via phone, multi-line bbs, FAX and/or mail. Access to maintenance releases on bbs. Low cost major updates. Look for: QEDIT21.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-641-8968 to download it at no charge); QEDIT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 128k Description: Blazingly Fast, multi-file, multi-window, compact (44k) text editor, that is powerful, yet EASY to use. Includes pulldown menus, macros, column blocks, and basic word-processing features. Completely configurable, including keyboard, colors and initial settings. New in version 2.1 are: swap to disk/EMS on shell, CenterLine, plus much more! 1989 Data Based Advisor readers choice as best Program/Text Editor. Over 75,000 licensed users. Rated as "Highly recommended" by John Dvorak in 1989 PC Magazine. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 120 Product: Ravitz Editor Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Ravitz Software Inc., 606-268-4223 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.10 (08-31-91) User benefits: Mail and BBS support, current disk. Look for: RAVED.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); RAVED.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: A fast, powerful, mid sized, text editor. It has integrated outlining and overviewing, area mark manipulation (copy, fill, shift, sort, etc.), find/change, word wrap and reflow, line drawing, multiple file handling, change tracking, flexible user interface (function keys, mouse, menus), and it is configurable and programmable. Product: Technical Editor Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Superior Soft Registration: $39.95 Version: 2.61 (09-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, BBS and mail support, Source code available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TE261*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 125k Description: A fast, full featured and unique programmer's/text editor. Features include: * Virtual memory (edits huge files) * XMS support * Undo last 100 changes * 25,43,50 line display support * Re-definable commands * Binary mode for editing binary files * Keystroke macros * Line and column blocking modes * Regular expression search and replace * Keystroke macros * Bookmarks * File pick lists * Multi-Screen AND multi-Window Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 121 Product: WinEdit Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse recommended. Author: Wilson WindowWare, Inc., 206-937-9335 Registration: $59.95 Version: 1.1C (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, tech support, 90-day money back gaurantee. Look for: WED11C.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-935-5198 to download it at no charge); WED11C.ZIP in WINAPA forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 90k Description: A new text editor designed to take full advantage of the Windows 3.0 environment. First and foremost a programmers editor, it has features designed for creating and maintaining program source code. With its ASCII file format, ability to edit files of almost unlimited size, and easy-to-use ribbon bar, it makes the perfect editor for everyday use. Product: WordMaster ASCII Word Processor. See full description on page 123. 3.2 Text organizers Product: dtSearch Document search and retrieval program. See full description on page 147. Product: Index! [***] Automatic Index Coding for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 126. Product: MakeDemo Presentation program with interactive menuing. See full description on page 167. Product: PAGE COUNT [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Tinker Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.0A (11-23-91) User benefits: Unlimited fax/BBS support. Look for: PGCNT20A.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-852-7708 to download it at no charge); PGCNT2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 73k Description: Takes any normal text file and compute how many pages of standard paper it will take to print out the file. All computation is based on printing 55 lines per page. With this version you will have the option to print out the file from within the program. During printing you will be informed as to the number of pages read into the print buffer. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 122 Product: Ravitz Editor Text editor/outliner. See full description on page 119. Product: TDisplay [***] Creates Customized Self-Displaying Text Files. See full description on page 38. 3.3 Word processors See also: Writing applications, Text editors (page 116). Product: BOXER(tm) Text Editing System Full featured Text Editor/Word Processor. See full description on page 116. Product: Cumberland Diary [***] Diary/ Journal Entry Program. See full description on page 344. Product: Cumberland Story [***] Write your own or your ancestor's life story. See full description on page 345. Product: Flex Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Logical Systems Registration: $29.95 Version: 1.02 (06-16-91) User benefits: Personalized latest version, unlimited BBS support, extra utilities. Look for: FLEX*.LZH on BBSs (call 501-985-0059 to download it at no charge); FLEX102.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 150k Description: Powerful multiwindow word processor. Block moves, macros, configurable colors, supports 26 printers, EGA/VGA 43 and 50 line modes, context-sensitive online help, smart tabbing and indenting, optional auto-save or .BAK files, more. Product: KWIKWRITE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.01 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, newsletter. Look for: KWRITE.ZIP on BBSs; KWRITE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: A small, simple to use word processor. It fits on one disk, and is a good choice when you don't want to take up too much space on your disk (like in a laptop). Creates and edits normal ASCII files, so the editor can also be used for programming, writing Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 123 batch files or other ASCII files. Can merge information from dBASE database (mail-merge). Product: LQMATRIX Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 49. Product: PACE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Mark Tigges, 604-926-0366 Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.0 (11-22-90) User benefits: Free upgrade and technical support. Look for: DOPPLER (multiple files) on BBSs (call 604-277-9970 to download it at no charge). Download size: 500k Description: Designed to supply to the public an easy to use, yet powerful word processor, for an affordable price. With the first version complete, the objective has been fullfilled. Has all of the standard features, primed for speed and convience, and is a word processing enviornment that fullfills. Major features include context sensitive help, DOS shell, multiple file in-window editing and more. Plus files are not restricted to a size limit. A powerful program that is easy to learn. Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) Windowed Text Editor/Word Processor. See full description on page 118. Product: pEDIT PLUS The personal EDITor PLUS. See full description on page 118. Product: QEdit(R) Advanced FAST, compact, multi-file/window text editor. See full description on page 119. Product: Save the Planet Ozone & greenhouse data, easy word processor. See full description on page 298. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 124 Product: WordMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: MasterWorks, 206-495-4574 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.7 (07-11-91) User benefits: Receive personalized copy of most recent version without reminders. Look for: WDMASTER.EXE on BBSs (call 901-753-7213 to download it at no charge); WDMSTR.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; WDMASTER.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 210k Description: Full-featured word processor with extensive pull-down menu system and on-line help. Includes: multiple fonts, macros, windows, search and replace, cutting/pasting text, headers/ footers, automatic pagination, the ability to customize colors and command structure and more. The documentation includes examples of using various functions to help you work easier and faster. 3.4 Desktop publishing Product: ALPHAQUOTE Typesetting and DTP Estimating. See full description on page 310. Product: CODE TO CODE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: AlphaBytes, Inc., 202-546-4119 Registration: $29.00 Version: 4.0 (04-29-91) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual and free phone support. Look for: CTOC40.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4202 to download it at no charge); CTOC40.EXE in DTPFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 143k Description: Automatically manages cryptic codes (such as or @HEAD = )left in text files by typesetting and desktop publishing programs. This new version can translate, strip or replace codes in one pass. Now spell-check or run a thesaurus without codes choking your system. CTC can work with DOS wildcards to process many files with one command or it' s own built in menu system. Other features include a graphic arts calculator, on- line help, DOS shell and complete docs. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 125 Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Crossword Creator 5.0 for puzzle design. Author: PC HELP-LINE, 714-797-3091 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.00 (02-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, technical support. Look for: CWCLIP.ZIP on BBSs; CWCLIP.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: This crossword layout tool works with the Windows Clipboard, enabling you to paste your puzzles into desktop publishing applications. WYSIWYG display lets you resize the puzzle grid, select fonts, etc. Also creates Windows bitmap (.BMP) graphic files. Cannot be used for puzzle design, but will accept crossword data files (.XWP format only) from other programs. A companion program, Crossword Creator, is the preferred design tool. Product: Crossword Creator Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on page 381. Product: Decoder! [***] Needs: Unknown. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $79.00 Version: 1.2 (09-13-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DECD12.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; DECD12.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 76k Description: Optimized for use with ASCII, Word, and WordPerfect, but will strip most file formats. Handles quotes, dash and ellipses; converts other 3-digit codes to ASCII equivalents. Runs in seconds to make files useable by other applications. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 126 Product: Filer! [***] Needs: Unknown. 640k RAM. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $79.00 Version: 1.92 (12-16-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FIL192.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; FIL192.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 194k Description: Menu-driven file management system tracks all files, using 3 windows to display a list of .PUB and .CHP files, a list of files which make up the currently-selected .CHP, and text from the largest file in the .CHP. Copy, delete, move, backup, compress, decompress any combination of files. All internal file pointers updated. Many more features; major application. Product: GEMCAP Capture text/graphics screens in GEM .IMG fmt. See full description on page 312. Product: Index! [***] Needs: Unknown. 400k RAM. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $79.00 Version: 1.4e (05-30-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus utilities, support, free updates, upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; IND14E.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; IND14E.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 111k Description: Menu-driven indexing utility lets you enter terms to index in a database. Then searches up to 100 chapters at a time, finds every instance of your terms, builds and inserts the index codes Ventura needs. Index preview option ensures proper database entry. Automatic publication, chapter and file selection. Easily reduces indexing time by 90%. Product: LQMATRIX Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 49. Product: PM2LINO [***] Removes Ctrl-D characters from PostScript. See full description on page 59. Product: PRO-CR Professional Optical Character Recognition. See full description on page 310. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 127 Product: PS-TEXT [***] Extracts text from PostScript file to ASCII. See full description on page 60. Product: QFont Font editor for HP LaserJet soft fonts. See full description on page 58. Product: Rubicon Publisher Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Disk space varies: 1.1MB for 9-Pin, 1.5MB for 24-pin, 1.6MB for LaserJet 2, 1.0MB for LaserJet 3 or Postscript. Optional preview requires VGA monitor. Author: Rubicon Computer Labs Inc., 819-770-4317 Registration: $59.50 Version: 2.2C (06-08-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Hyphenologist, Times, Helv, Classic & Nova Fonts. Third-Party Font Support. Optimal Paragraph Composition, LaserJet Graphics. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 337k Description: Comprehensive desktop publisher based on traditional typesetting concepts; over 120 features. Supports over 200 printers including most popular 9 & 24 pin dot matrix, LaserJet 2 & 3, & Postscript. Comes with 2 font families; supports LaserJet 3 & Postscript fonts. Batch processor, controlled by tags embedded in the input file. User's present word processor or text editor can be used to prepare (Ascii) files for publication. Screen preview provided for computers with VGA. Great quality output! Product: Swap! [***] Needs: Unknown. EGA/VGA monitors only (not SVGA); Microsoft- compatible mouse; non-network environment. 1MB exp. or ext. memory recommended. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.5 (11-26-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWP15A.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; SWP15A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 72k Description: At the touch of a hot-key in Ventura, jump to the DOS prompt and allows you to run any program (shell provides all but 11K of pre-Ventura RAM), then return. Takes just 7K when not in use. Swaps Ventura to expanded memory, extended memory or disk. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 128 Product: Tag! [***] Needs: Unknown. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $59.00 Version: 1.51 (05-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TAG151.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; TAG151.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 125k Description: Menu-driven utility provides lightning-fast pre-tagging of ASCII, Word and WordPerfect files for Ventura. Tags in one window; paragraphs in another. Use mouse or hot-keys to apply tags, or automate in 3 ways: replace one tag with another; apply a tag to each paragraph with selected text; apply a cycle of up to 10 tags through any part of a document. Ideal for long docs with repetitive structures. 3.5 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: CODE TO CODE DTP & Typesetting code conversion program. See full description on page 124. Product: ConvDW Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CrossCourt Systems, 517-332-4353 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.2 (01-20-90) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual plus other shareware programs on disk. Look for: CONVDW.ZIP on BBSs (call 517-353-5458 to download it at no charge); CONVDW.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 20k Description: Converts IBM DisplayWrite 3, 4, or 5 files to ASCII. It is the best available program of its type. Can drop soft returns or convert to hard returns. Can expand tabs to spaces or retain them, drop other unwanted spaces, and mark font attributes such as underlining. IBM does not publish the file format for DisplayWrite so this is one of only a handful of programs, either shareware or commercial, that will read DW files. Product: Decoder! [***] Tag and Code Stripper for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 129 Product: PM2LINO [***] Removes Ctrl-D characters from PostScript. See full description on page 59. Product: PS-TEXT [***] Extracts text from PostScript file to ASCII. See full description on page 60. Product: Tag! [***] Automatic Pre-Tagging for Ventura Pub. Files. See full description on page 127. Product: TextCon Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CrossCourt Systems, 517-332-4353 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.73 (05-23-91) User benefits: Latest release with printed manual plus other shareware programs on disk. Look for: TEXTCON.ZIP on BBSs (call 517-353-5458 to download it at no charge); TEXTCN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 41k Description: Reformats ASCII files for import to a word processor. Among its features: strips carriage returns or adds them, as needed; removes extraneous spaces; allows changes in line and paragraph spacing. Its carriage return stripping is superb, properly handling almost any paragraph style. Saves tremendous amount of editing normally needed when importing ASCII files. Accepts non-standard ASCII (pre-5.0 WordStar, Macintosh, and Unix). IBM DCA/RFT output option available separately. Product: TextOut/5 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CrossCourt Systems, 517-332-4353 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.02 (06-09-91) User benefits: Latest release with printed manual plus other shareware programs on disk. Look for: TEXTOUT5.ZIP on BBSs (call 517-353-5458 to download it at no charge); TXTOUT.ZIP in WPSGA forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 36k Description: Converts WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1 files to ASCII, with improvements over WordPerfect's ASCII-output capabilities. Features include: translation of all text, including footnotes, endnotes, tables, text and equation boxes, and comments; can mark many formatting attributes, such as bold or italic, with custom ASCII strings; better translation of WP's extended character sets; optional page-format output; reformatting to new line length; faster than Text Out; and allows wildcard filenames. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 130 3.6 Dictionaries Product: PC-GLOSSARY Glossary of microcomputer & networking terms. See full description on page 289. 3.7 Document boilerplates 3.7.1 Business specific See also: Business (page 172). Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 197. Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. 3.8 Creativity & brainstorming Product: Babble! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 400k RAM. Author: Korenthal Associates, Inc., 212-242-1790 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (02-08-91) User benefits: Typeset manual, nifty keyboard template, many more writing samples to enhance their enjoyment of the product, free technical support and notification of major upgrades. Look for: BAB200.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-837-3236 to download it at no charge); BAB200.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; BAB200.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 158k Description: Spur your creativity and cure writer's block with Babble!, an automatic writing program. Analyzes samples of text for style and content, and then generates a steady stream of nonsensical prose. Mix Shakespeare with Harold Robbins (or import your own writings); apply special effects like Stutter and Subliminal. Text is controlled on-the-fly using the unique "text-mixing studio" control panel, and changes appear instantly. "Wonderfully funny but useful," says PC Magazine (5/14/91). Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 131 Product: Creativity Package [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 400k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $34.00 Version: 3.1 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: CREATE*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; CRTV*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: 3-disk set for writers, teachers, students, executives -- anyone who must produce fresh ideas. Includes a complete book on creativity enhancement, software for computer-aided brainstorming, and a poetry writing program. Product: NEWBIZ [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. CGA monitor recommended. Author: Centre for Commercial Innovation (CCI) Registration: $24.95 Version: 1.0 (03-08-92) User benefits: Support, free updates. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NEWBIZ.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 143k Description: Nobody ever got rich working for somebody else! So why not take charge of your life, set up a business of your own and become prosperous? Here is an exciting and effective Brainstorming Program that will assist you in dreaming up- and evaluating ideas to start your own business on a shoestring, based on the tangible and intangible assets THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE! You can also use it as a standalone Personal Decision Support System. Product: Poetry Generator [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 400k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.1 (06-01-91) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notification. Look for: POETRY*.ZIP on BBSs; POET*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Turn your computer into a poet! Using a 20,000-word vocabulary, this program creates free-verse poems at the touch of a button. Using the structure of actual poems as models, the program randomly combines words and short phrases into verses 4 to 9 lines long. The results as fascinating. Some of these poems have actually been published in national magazines. This program has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Writer's Digest. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 132 3.9 Software tools 3.9.1 For multiple programs Product: PUTMAIL [***] Librarian Utility for PVCS. See full description on page 274. 3.9.2 For Word 3.9.2.1 Word for Windows Product: Dinger Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Word for Windows. Author: Pinecliffe International, 303-642-0604 Registration: $19.00 Version: 2.0 (02-15-91) User benefits: Latest version on disk; Font help; Discounts! Look for: DNGR20.ZIP on BBSs; DNGR20.ZIP in MSAPP forum LIB 12 on CompuServe. Download size: 55k Description: Gives you lightning-fast access to the bullet, em-dash, section mark, copyright, arrow, and other common symbols, dingbats, and "Foreign" characters. Also lets you get at any character in any font with a couple of mouse clicks. Looking for the ZapfDingbat finger? The Times Roman "Yen" sign? How about a "(c)" in Helvetica? You don't need to go diving for the printer manual any more, or tape another yellow sticky-note on the monitor. Dinger shows how easy it can be! Product: Enveloper Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Word for Windows. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Pinecliffe International, 303-642-0604 Registration: $29.00 Version: 3.2 (05-07-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest disks and tips, Cheat Sheet, Discounts. Look for: ENVR32.ZIP on BBSs; ENVR32.ZIP in MSAPP forum LIB 12 on CompuServe. Download size: 120k Description: The fastest, easiest envelopes you've ever printed... Write your letter. Click on "File" then "Enveloper". Check and make sure Enveloper grabbed the address correctly. Click OK. Your envelope comes out the printer, formatted the way you want it, with your logo or return address, and (on lasers) a complete postal bar code. Lots of options: multiple return addresses; all sorts of fonts, bold, italic, point sizes; LOGOS!; even a new print/merge facility that works from existing merge docs. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 133 Product: WOPR-WinWord Office POWER Pack Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Word for Windows. Author: Pinecliffe International, 303-642-0604 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.0 (07-07-91) User benefits: Printed Enveloper manual, latest disk, tips, support, Discounts! Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WOPR*.EXE in MSAPP forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 410k Description: The largest, most powerful collection of WinWord macros ever assembled. Includes Enveloper (prints envelopes on LaserJets, DeskJets, compatibles), PostScript Enveloper, 2 X 4 (prints any document duplex or 4-up), a new File New (helps you keep track of your templates and actually use them), Treasure (hunt for new, useful menu assignments and macros you can use every day), Dinger, WOPRClock, Labelit, Fancy Keys, Killer, Word Counter, and much more. 3.9.3 For other Product: Btr Help! Btrieve File Utility. Repair, Edit, Browse. See full description on page 275. Product: Changer/2 Changes files without word a processor. See full description on page 276. Product: Decoder! [***] Tag and Code Stripper for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Product: Filer! [***] Visual File Management for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Product: Index! [***] Automatic Index Coding for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 126. Product: JEPRS (Jeepers!) Bibliographic Database Management System. See full description on page 156. Product: Over_LAZ HP LaserJet overlays and letterheads. See full description on page 57. Product: Over_LAZ PS PostScript overlays and letterheads. See full description on page 59. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 134 Product: PSEARCH Fast tool to search for files with text words. See full description on page 21. Product: RECALL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.5 (04-11-91) User benefits: Latest version and updates with BBS support. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: RECALL25.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); RECALL.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 74k Description: Provides advanced file selection for Wordperfect and other word processing program. Enhances WordPerfect file selection by providing sorted file lists, especially list sorted by date. This allows you to locate files you most recently worked on. Has a WordPerfect and text file viewer. It also can drive any other program provided a command parameter can be the selected filename. Features include text search, pattern matching and more. Product: Swap! [***] Instant DOS Shell for Ventura Publisher Gem. See full description on page 127. Product: Tag! [***] Automatic Pre-Tagging for Ventura Pub. Files. See full description on page 127. Product: WinEdit Perfect ASCII editor for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 120. 3.10 Other Product: ClipMate for Windows Captures Multiple Clipboard Text Items. See full description on page 86. Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 135 Chapter 4 Spreadsheet applications See also: Finances (page 215); Business (page 172). 4.1 Spreadsheet programs Product: ALITE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM; CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.10f (12-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 90-day support, newsletter, update discounts. Look for: ALITE.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); ALITE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: Powerful Spreadsheet that will run even on a system with only 256K RAM! 2048 rows by 128 columns. Line, X-Y, Bar, Pie and Stacked Bar Graphs. Macro Command Language, Mathematical, Statistical, Financial, Date and String Functions. WKS and WK1 file compatible. Data Regression, Data Question and Data Bin operations. File Import, Export and Merge, PIC file generation, and File Linking. Split Windows, Block Protection, Matrix Operations, and much more... Product: AS-EASY-AS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 382k RAM; CGA or Hercules monitor; dual floppy drives or a hard disk. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $75.00 Version: 5.00c (01-13-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, newsletter, 90-day support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ASEASY.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); ASEASY.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 210k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Powerful 8192 rows by 256 columns Spreadsheet. EMS and Virtual Memory Support. Fully Mouseable. Print Preview Mode with Headers, Footers, etc. Math, Statistical, Financial, Logical, Date/Time, String and User Defined Functions. Text & Graphics on same page. 12 Graph Types, (log scales, split graphs). 9- pin, 24-pin and Laserjet Support. WKS and WK1 File Compatible. Powerful Macro Language. Goalseeking, dBASE File Export/ Import, File Merge & File Linking. Matrix Operations, much more... Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 136 Product: InstaCalc Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Standalone mode: two floppy drives. TSR mode: either hard disk or expanded or extended memory. Author: FormalSoft, 801-565-0971 Registration: $49.00 Version: 3.00 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, technical support, upgrade discounts. Look for: INSTA3.ZIP on BBSs (call 801-532-2444 to download it at no charge); INSTA3.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: A high power standalone spreadsheet which can also be run as a TSR (pop up) in less than 15K of RAM! As a TSR you can pop up InstaCalc inside other programs and cut & paste data with those programs. And InstaCalc provides the following features: 256 x 4096 grid, direct import/export of 1-2-3 and dBase files, graphics, powerful macros, 100 @functions, file linking, goal seeking, auditing, database commands, EMS and mouse support, file manager, online help, macro recorder, and much more! 4.2 Boilerplates/templates Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. 4.3 Software tools 4.3.1 For multiple programs Product: 4Print Paper saving utility for LaserJets & DeskJets. See full description on page 52. 4.3.2 For Lotus Product: Total Investor for 1-2-3 Portfolio Manager/Technical Analysis Template. See full description on page 217. Product: Total Investor for Symphony Portfolio Manager/Technical Analysis Template. See full description on page 217. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 137 Chapter 5 Database applications See also: Data (page 158). 5.1 Relational database managers Product: HouseHold TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Fischer Grafix & Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.3a (02-10-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: FMSHT.ZIP on BBSs; FMSHT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 183k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This program keeps track of many of the items around the house in one database. Items like household goods (model #'s, serial #'s, cost, warranties, etc.), auto repairs, VCR tapes, magazine subscriptions, phone list, utilities and credit cards. The program will print your list for insurance purposes or make a label for your VCR tape. Easy to use menus. Product: Movie Guide Catalog Movies with full multimedia support. See full description on page 329. Product: PC-HAM HAM logging, contest and SS game simulation. See full description on page 338. Product: SR-Info Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Sub Rosa Publishing Inc., 416-398-8414 Registration: $100.00 Version: 3.30 (09-01-91) User benefits: Bound manual over 500 typeset pages; free tech support by mail/fax/CIS; half hour free phone support; discount on 'Info Discozine' (magazine-on-a-disk). Look for: SRI30*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 700k Description: Most powerful full-featured relational database language in shareware world. Complete procedural language with compiler, plus "conversational" mode. Language VP-Info compatible; handles dBASE/Clipper data files without conversion. Now supports dBASE memo fields. Maximum 6 data files with multiple active indexes at same time; 65,000 records. Full suite of Chapter 5, "Database applications" 138 commented sample programs to use as models for your own projects. Outperforms most $795 products; it's easier to learn and faster to program. Product: STAFF-BASE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Hard disk recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $69.00 Version: 3.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version of software, selfrunning DEMO-TUTOR developed with Dan Bricklins Demo II, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STAFF3.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: DBMS productivity tool designed for minimizing keystrokes. Innovative features: data viewing and input via powerful data- table, copy range of cells, replicate content of cell, search and replace, change character case (upper,lower,proper) in cell or globally. Complex relational structures by means of the dBLOOKUP feature. Simple filtering, complex query and sorting, data import/export, statistics for filtered data, data base housekeeping, report/label generator, macros, access to external files... Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $250.00 Version: XX (06-01-91) User benefits: See each STAFF module: INTEGRATOR, BASE, GRAF, REPORT, UTIL, KICK, DIAL, MASK. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 2000k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Product family designed to give the user specialized tools for managing day to day operations with large amounts of data. A consistent user interface is common to all modules. You can custom design your DBMS tool by integrating only the needed modules. STAFF-BASE is the database engine. Check the other STAFF modules for Graphics, Relational Reports, Miscellaneous Utilities, TSR Database Engine, Dialing from DBF file, Mask generation and use, RunTime Module for developers of database applications.. Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Free RunTime Licence for Database Engines. See full description on page 397. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 139 Product: STAFF-KICK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Extended or expanded memory and hard disk recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, and phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFKIC.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: The TSR version of STAFF-BASE. It is recommendable to be used in parallel with spreadsheets, word processors, or large applications. Extended or expanded memory is identified automatically and swapping from and to any application is instantaneous. When no extended or expanded memory is available the swapping is taking place between the hard disk and the memory, resulting in a slower implementation. Dialing can be performed when the cursor is placed on a valid phone number.... Product: STAFF-MASK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, Hard disk. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.2 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFMAS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Allows you to create without traditional programming effort masks for data entry, viewing, and editing. The data entry cells can be set up for data validation purposes. Data entry can be performed using the classic double entry mode and automatic checking, giving the possibility of correction. Filtering and powerfull queries allow efficient data retreival for viewing and editing purposes. The dBLOOKUP allows an efficient data entry and viewing system by showing other DBFs as data tables. Product: STAFF-REPORT Relational Report Generator for DBF files. See full description on page 156. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 140 Product: WAMPUM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or two 720K floppy drives. 512k RAM. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $50.00 Version: 4.2 (12-31-90) User benefits: Next update free plus 90 days free support by phone/mail/BBS. Soft-bound manual set is $20. Unlimited-user network licenses are $150. Look for: WAMPUM42.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); WAMPUM.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; WAMPUM42.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 360k Description: One of the data base granddaddy's of the shareware revolution, WAMPUM provides the richest assortment of DBMS functions for the lowest cost of any data base product in the world. WAMPUM now can be loaded as a 20K TSR and supports PCX graphic fields. Provides fully relational, menu-driven DBMS support with standard dBASE III data bases. Virtually all dBASE features are supported including dBASE-compat. reports and labels. Includes PowerBrowse, form letter support, and a phone dialer. Product: Zephyr Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 640k RAM. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $50.00 Version: 2.0 (12-31-90) User benefits: Soft-bound manual, next upgrade free, plus 90 days free support by phone/mail/BBS. Unlimited-user network license is $250. Look for: ZEPHYR20.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); ZEPHYR.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; ZEPHYR20.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 720k Description: A fully relational, FoxPro-compatible DBMS for non-programmers. It now can be loaded as a 20K TSR pop-up. 25 data bases can be manipulated simultaneously. Its performance is roughly 16 times that of dBASE III. Using a Mac-like interface, sophisticated applications can be designed in minutes, not months. Reports, labels, list, and form letters are a breeze to create. Has an integrated windowing environment and includes a calendar, puzzle, and a calculator. Supports a mouse! 5.2 Flat-file database managers See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 142). Chapter 5, "Database applications" 141 Product: dLITE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 160k RAM, or under 100K with 64K of available EMS memory. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (07-01-91) User benefits: Soft-bound, printed manual plus next upgrade free and 90 days free technical support by phone/mail/BBS. Look for: DLITE20.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); DLITE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; DLITE20.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 240k Description: A programmable dBASE III-compatible desktop file manager with several major enhancements. It is designed to be loaded as a TSR which can be "popped up" from within any text-based DOS application. While working with your favorite word processor or spreadsheet, up to 10 different applications can be popped up and data can be "pasted" into the foreground application. Using LOTUS-style menus, sophisticated applications can be designed. A sample mail list is included on the disk. Product: FASTFILE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Interactive Mini Systems, Inc., 509-783-3829 Registration: $70.00 Version: 5.33 (07-09-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/newsletter support, utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: FAST-F.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; FAST-F.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: An extremely fast (FULL featured) database. Files are always compressed. Great for laptop's and single disk computers. Many features reduce data entry effort. Comes with Billing, CheckBook/GL, Invoice, Client List (mail labels), Inventory, Teacher's Gradebook, & FASTquiz (makes matching & multiple choice tests & scrambles answers). Or create your own file design. Hundreds recds/file and several files/disk. It's easy to learn because same screen is used to enter, edit, find records. Product: Information Please Free-Form Database, Text Database. See full description on page 147. Product: Layout Office layout and equipment inventory. See full description on page 195. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 142 Product: Music Manager for Windows [***] Music collection database. See full description on page 321. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: On This Day "What Happened On This Day in History?" See full description on page 298. Product: PopDBF 4K TSR for "Instant Access to X-Base Files" See full description on page 150. Product: SR-Info High-performance relational database language. See full description on page 137. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Free RunTime Licence for Database Engines. See full description on page 397. Product: STAFF-DIAL Dialing with phone numbers stored in DBF file. See full description on page 84. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Product: VIDEOCAT Catalogs videocassette collections. See full description on page 331. Product: WAMPUM Menu-Driven dBASE-Compat. DBMS in a 20K TSR. See full description on page 139. Product: Zephyr FoxPro-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full description on page 140. 5.3 Mailing label systems See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers (page 140); Utilities, Printer utilities, Envelope addressers (page 60). Chapter 5, "Database applications" 143 Product: The Address Book Solution Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: GSF Software & Solutions, 716-283-3804 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.1 (05-31-91) User benefits: Printed manual & disk; telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 180k Description: TSR Mailing/Address list program. Unlimited capacity. Sorts data in user-defined order. Allows the selection of records using a dBASE compatible filter. User-defined field names. Carry forward from Add/Edit. Copies data into PC application. Import/Export/Mail-Merge. Quick search and approximate search methods. Output to printer or file. Store data on HD/diskette. Programmable keys for use within TABS & other applications. 30 user-defined categories. Displays previously added record. Product: CompUser A Rated Cyclopedia Of The Shareware Arena. See full description on page 396. Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: FASTMAIL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Hard Disk Recommended. Author: CACHE MICROSYSTEMS, 805-549-0532 Registration: $17.00 Version: 2.27 (06-01-91) User benefits: 1 yr. Tech Support. Look for: FSTML227.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Easy to use menu driven mailing list program. Many features include: add, edit, delete, display, two pass duplicate name search, print names, print mailing labels on six different formats, supports laser printer printers, statistics, names printed in 10 differeent orders. Full screen editing and database backup for multiple list support. Export data for mail Merge, SDF or DBASE formats. Browse/subject searching on all or specific fields. Full International Support Product: FlexBase Create database, reports, letters, labels. See full description on page 200. Product: GRAB Plus(r) Envelope Addressor & Database. See full description on page 60. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 144 Product: Maillist / M-Label [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM; hard disk strongly recommended. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $39.00 Version: 5.25/3.2 (01-29-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: MAIL*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; MAIL*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Easy-to-use mailing list manager for business or personal use, manages up to 99 separate lists. Prints labels, has automatic duplicate checking, search by any field, "sound alike" search, pop-up notepad for each record, optional password protection, compare and combine lists, restore deleted records, extra fields for user coding, label customization and more. Product: MULTIFILE-XL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $29.95 Version: 1.7 (08-22-91) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual. Look for: MULT-XL (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 140k Description: A database for mailing labels, inventories, and maintenance records. Each record has 6 fields at 50 characters per field. Up to 4 search names can by typed to find records. Prints special labels in color using EPSON JX-80 compatible printers. No.of records limited by disk space. Sorted printouts limited to 10,000 record files. Can be used as an external cust.& parts or goods database with FAST INVOICE WRITER,(Disk #_____).Prints 1-across labels only. Does date flagging, and numeric search- total. Product: My Little Realm [***] Checking, charging, mailing label system. See full description on page 225. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Product: PARTY TRACKER Political Organization Membership System. See full description on page 202. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 145 Product: PC-Names Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: WR Software, 415-930-0369 Registration: $18.00 Version: 1.32 (02-05-91) User benefits: Latest version, phone support, printed documentation, and vinyl address book cover. Look for: PCNM132.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-937-0156 to download it at no charge). Download size: 240k Description: Holds unlimited names with generous address and notes areas. Prints mailing labels (1-3 across), pocket-size (and any larger size) address books, Rolodex cards (2 sizes), envelopes (optional return address), 5 more reports. Telephone autodial, sort by name or Zip code, Mail Merge, export, import, categories for grouping names, duplicate search, custom label sizes, support for laser and dot matrix printers. Product: Plain Vanilla Labels Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Printer. Author: Rosewood Software, 416-284-6119 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.13 (12-14-91) User benefits: A code will be sent which will remove exhortations to register. Look for: PVLAB313.ZIP on BBSs; PV313.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 98k Description: Plain Vanilla Labels is an easy-to-use label program which uses standard 3 1/2 by 15/16 inch tractor feed labels. Labels can be stored in up to 10 files, or a label can be printed without saving the data. Each label file can have its own set of macros to make data entry easier. Data can be indexed at any point in each label. Remarks can be "hidden" in any part of the label so that they can be seen by the user but not printed on the label. The program has a sophisticated search function. Product: PostCardMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.51 (10-01-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: PCM351.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); PCM351.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 188k Description: Designed to help Users compose post cards and maintain addresses. The Address feature has entries for name, salutation, code, three line address and a line for ZipCode, telephone number, and a remarks line. Print outs include Chapter 5, "Database applications" 146 listings of the addresses, address labels, 3X5 cards, 4X6 post cards or Roladex cards AND response cards that pre print a response from the addressee to mail to the originator. Post cards cost 1/3 less than a letter and in some cases are equally as good ie meeting notices. Product: Public Address [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Hard disk recommended. Author: Paradise Programming, 206-352-9863 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (03-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/mail support, one free update. Look for: PUB_ADD.EXE on BBSs (call 206-943-1513 to download it at no charge); PUB_AD.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: Exceptionally easy to use compact Address Database. Totally menu driven! SEARCHES and PRINTS on seven fields. Prints Labels, Envelopes, Phone book (sorted by Name or Business), WordPerfect mail merge file (9 fields), Report, all output can go to an ASCII file, and it will even dial your phone. Prints return address on envelopes. Sorts by Name or Zip+4. Unlimited records, groups. Great for note-book computers or anywhere disk space is at a premium. Compact but full featured! Supports all printers. Product: Simply Labels Free form label program with many features. See full description on page 397. Product: SR-Info High-performance relational database language. See full description on page 137. Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Product: Zephyr FoxPro-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full description on page 140. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 147 5.4 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. 5.5 Freeform/text database managers Product: dtSearch Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Hard disk, 384k RAM. Author: DT Software, Inc. Registration: $59.00 Version: 1.1 (08-14-91) User benefits: Printed manual; technical support by mail or CompuServe for one year (telephone support is available through a 900 number). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DTSRCH.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 290k Description: A fast, powerful, and easy to use document search and retrieval program. Search features: indexed and unindexed searches, boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT), proximity and phrase searches, and segment searches. Indexing features: up to 15,000 documents per index, unlimited number of indexes. Other features: network support, clipboard, application "launch." Supports WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1, WordStar, WordStar 2000, Word, Word for Windows, RTF, Multimate Advantage II and Multimate 4. Product: FlexBase Create database, reports, letters, labels. See full description on page 200. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 148 Product: Information Please Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.07 (06-26-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, new versions at discount, newsletter. Look for: IP207.ZIP on BBSs; IP207.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 270k Description: This text storage and retreival program allows you to store and retreive full-text informaton such as memos, catalogues, briefs, letters, articles, invoices, manuals, product descriptions -- be creative! IP also supports PCX graphics so you can relate a graphic image to a text entry. PC Focus says "The potential for this program is unlimited ... IP is simplicity itself." 5.6 Keypunch programs Product: KP5 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 350k RAM. Author: Peter Charpentier Registration: $85.00 Version: 5.07 (01-27-92) User benefits: Printed manual, unlimited CompuServe/mail support, free upgrading. Look for: KP5???.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; KP5???.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 275k Description: Used by professional, 'heads-down' data entry operators to enter and verify batches of data from survey research questionnaires and other forms. Supports large (32k) records and has no limit on file size. Features include: rapid file setup, simple drop-down menu interface, two-level range checking, automatic duplication between and within records, password protection, session logging. 5.7 Database utilities Product: PCFDial Powerful 7k swapping TSR voice autodialer. See full description on page 84. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 149 Product: SNAP! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Walter J. Kennamer Registration: $0.00 Version: 5.0 (01-10-92) User benefits: Unknown. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SNP501.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: Prepares extensive technical documentation for FoxPro, dBASE, and Clipper systems. It formats source code and adds keyword capitalization, indentation, program headings and much more. Also prepares a series of reports including: action diagrams; tree diagram; variable cross reference; data dictionary; index file summary; report form layouts. It makes old code look new again! 5.8 Software tools See also: Programming, Languages (page 260); Programming, Software tools (page 275). 5.8.1 For multiple programs Product: 4Print Paper saving utility for LaserJets & DeskJets. See full description on page 52. Product: Recap [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 412k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.3 (01-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: RECAP*.ZIP on BBSs; RECA*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: It can be very frustrating to find that some of your database records have been entered in all caps when you didn't want them that way, or that some have not been entered in all caps when you did want them that way! Goes through any dBase-III compatible database file and make the desired adjustments. This program can save you from hours of re-entering data. 5.8.2 For dBASE Product: dLITE Memory-res dBASE-Compat Desktop File Manager. See full description on page 140. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 150 Product: KWIKSTAT Statistical Data Analysis. See full description on page 255. Product: PopDBF Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 4k RAM if used in "TSR swapping" mode; 46k otherwise. Author: Bowen Software, 309-699-0950 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.0 (08-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: POPDBF??.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); POPDBF.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: A 4K TSR that provides "Instant Access to X-Base Files". Here are just a few of its features: * Easily select ANY database, any drive * Append, browse, delete, and edit records * Delete, pack and zap databases * Lightning fast search of entire record or selected field(s) * View structure * Print structure or records (browse or edit format) to a printer or file * View index expressions (.IDX, .NDX, .NTX) * Network Compatible * Context sensitive help 5.8.2.1 dBASE III specific Product: Badge-O-Magic LaserJet Nametags Using Any dBASE III File. See full description on page 53. Product: dBF-View Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Hard disk recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, latest version of software, and phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DBVIEW.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 123k Description: This dBASE III file viewer lets you see the database structure and/or the contents. It is possible to open a DBF file with a selected Index. Included utilities: COPIAS A copy program that optimizes diskette usage FREE Displays the free Disk space FRAM Displays the amount of free RAM FL A listing program SEAREP Search/replaces text in many files Chapter 5, "Database applications" 151 FQ Batch enhancer FDUMP File Dumper (EBCDIC,HEX,ASCII) Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Free RunTime Licence for Database Engines. See full description on page 397. Product: STAFF-DIAL Dialing with phone numbers stored in DBF file. See full description on page 84. Product: STAFF-GRAF Graphics for Data stored in dBASE III format. See full description on page 304. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-MASK Custom designed RETRIEVE/EDIT/ADD/DELETE Mask. See full description on page 139. Product: STAFF-REPORT Relational Report Generator for DBF files. See full description on page 156. Product: STAFF-UTIL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFUTL.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Set of utilities for DBF maintenance: DBF file size optimization; Breaking down DBF files according to record number, in equal size parts, maximum capacity per file; Backup & restore of DBF files; File compression & decompression; Encryption & decryption; Viewing DBF files; File translation to and from: LOTUS 123, MULTIPLAN, SUPERCALC, dBASE II, DIF, CSV, Chapter 5, "Database applications" 152 ASCII, Wordstar Mailmerge; Updating of the information stored in a DBF file by using as input another DBF file with a common structure. 5.8.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+ Product: DB2DOC Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02 or FoxBASE+ 2.10 or later. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (06-30-91) User benefits: Master disk, one year phone support. Look for: DB2DOC.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at no charge); DB2DOC.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 12k Description: Inspects all DBF files in the current directory and quickly generates/updates a FoxBASE+/FoxPro dbf file, "DB2DOC.ddb". Menus are provided to BROWSE the documentation database to add application, file, and field descriptions, and record counts. Generates file and field descriptions and statistics to screen, printer, or disk file for any or all dbf files. Source code included. Product: DB2PRG Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02 or FoxBASE+ 2.10 or later. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.1 (06-30-91) User benefits: Master disk, one year phone support. Look for: DB2PRG.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at no charge); DB2PRG.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 8k Description: Inspects all DBF files in the current directory and quickly generates a FoxBASE+/FoxPro program file, "MAKEDBF.prg", containing the commands needed to create all or any of your DBF structures. You may add "DO MAKEDBF" to the initialization process of your application as suggested in the source code. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 153 Product: QQUERY (All Fox versions) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro (1.02 or 2.0) or FoxBASE+ 2.10. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use it in distributed applications. Look for: QQUERY.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at no charge); QQUERY.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 230k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, it makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, it adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Product: QQUERY (FoxBASE+ 2.10 version) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxBASE+ 2.10. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use it in distributed applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QQFBAS.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, it makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, it adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 154 Product: QQUERY (FoxPro 1.02 version) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use QQuery in distributed applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QQFPR1.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, QQuery makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, it adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Product: QQUERY (FoxPro 2.0 version) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 2.0. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use it in distributed applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QQFPR2.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, it makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, QQuery adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 155 5.8.4 For other Product: Btr Watch Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. BTRIEVE.EXE or BREQUEST.EXE and a Btrieve application. Author: Informative Technologies, 202-675-4528 Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.0 (09-15-91) User benefits: Latest version of Btr Watch / One year of support / Bonus disk of other software to evaluate / $7 off subscription to Shareware Magazine. Look for: PROG. CORNER on BBSs (call 301-596-1180 to download it at no charge); BWCH10.ZIP in NOVA forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 115k Description: This memory resident Btrieve debugger traces the interaction between your application and Btrieve files. Monitors calls to Btrieve and makes an entry into a log file every time a Btrieve file is accessed. The time, date, file name, operation, duration, and result of each access is recorded. Network- compatible and can trace file accesses from multiple workstations. Catches files that have been opened multiple times without closing them. Product: SNAP! Prepares technical docs for dBASE, FoxPro. See full description on page 148. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. Product: Workbase [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM, some knowledge of Clipper or dBase. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $49.00 Version: 3.24 (01-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: WORK*.ZIP on BBSs; WORK*.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Clipper developers: this is an interactive environment for over 90 "dBase language" commands, including some that may be new to you. Create, append, edit, browse, restore from and save to MEM files, display memory, display structure, modify structure -- many other commands for development, troubleshooting and support. Includes simple PRG interpreter. If your applications use dBase-compatible files, you'll love this handy utility. Unlike other "dot prompt" programs, this one works! Chapter 5, "Database applications" 156 5.9 Other Product: Find Area Code (FAC) 7K TSR ASCII freeform popup areacode database. See full description on page 159. Product: Information Please Free-Form Database, Text Database. See full description on page 147. Product: JEPRS (Jeepers!) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 384k RAM. Author: Louis M. Miranda, 214-522-5110 Registration: $49.95 Version: 2.54 (10-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 6 months phone/ CompuServe/mail support, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; JD25*.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: A bibliographic database system for writers & scientists. You can add, edit, list, search, format, import, and export reference citations. References can have a title, authors, journal or book name, pages, volume, year, type (journal, book, or abstract), editor, publisher, & keywords. Produces WordPerfect 5.0/5.1 and PC-Write 3.0 compatible output files, including boldface, italics, underlining, super- & sub-scripts. It also reads your manuscript and generates a bibliography for you. Product: The Pool Manager Football Pool Organizer/Database (all sports). See full description on page 340. Product: STAFF-REPORT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFREP.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Data belonging to a primary and several related secondary DBF files can be printed into one report. Several printing formats can be generated, stored and documented for each primary file. Report generation editor with on screen selection of related DBF fields. The selection of records to be printed is possible using a simple filtering or a complex query procedure. Report Chapter 5, "Database applications" 157 can be sent to printer, screen, or to a file on disk. Up to 3 lines for titles, 3 lines for footer, and 17 lines for the header. Chapter 6, "Data" 158 Chapter 6 Data 6.1 Words Product: WordZ A Blank Book For YOU To Fill In. See full description on page 332. 6.2 Mapping data Product: VERSAMAP [***] Draws maps using Micro World Data Bank II. See full description on page 301. Product: WORLD29 Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 301. 6.3 Marketing data 6.3.1 Shareware specific Product: CompUser A Rated Cyclopedia Of The Shareware Arena. See full description on page 396. 6.4 World facts Product: On This Day "What Happened On This Day in History?" See full description on page 298. Product: Save the Planet Ozone & greenhouse data, easy word processor. See full description on page 298. Product: STS26 Space Shuttle Tracker. See full description on page 285. 6.5 Area codes Product: ACCU BBS Lister WWIV On-line program to determine local BBSs. See full description on page 165. Chapter 6, "Data" 159 Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: Find Area Code (FAC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. CGA monitor; 7k RAM as a TSR; 138k RAM as a non-TSR. Author: Mountain Data Systems, 303-773-9515 Registration: $17.95 Version: 1.61 (11-18-91) User benefits: Latest version mailed via surface or CIS; no upgrade fees for future releases; lifetime mail/email support; beta testing available. Look for: FAC161.ZIP on BBSs (call 303-673-9470 to download it at no charge); FAC161.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 115k Description: TSR-capable program finds U.S. & foreign telephone area codes. Search by city, state, country, area code or any text string. Search your own ASCII file and/or any other external text file at 800 lines per second on XT. Also has "fuzzy" sound-alike spelling mode. Runs from DOS command line, or, as 7K TSR. Fully configurable via DOS environment variable. Onscreen date/time. Intelligently supports 25/43/50 line text mono/color video modes, including DESQview, zooming to full screen when necessary. Product: PCFDial Powerful 7k swapping TSR voice autodialer. See full description on page 84. 6.6 Software tools 6.6.1 For other Product: KP5 Keypunch emulator for IBM PCs. See full description on page 148. Chapter 6, "Data" 160 6.7 Other Product: KICK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $24.00 Version: 1.0 (07-01-91) User benefits: Includes the book 'A Daily Dose of the American Dream'..' Look for: KICK.ZIP on BBSs; KICK.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A Kick in the Pants and a Pat on the Back is your own computer mentor. It displays motivational and inspirational messages on the screen in a pleasant shadowed box. Messages are displayed at random. Place program in your Autoexec file for a morning refresher each time you boot. Program contains over 150 messages based on the book "A Daily Dose of the American Dream", A.C. Elliott, published by Saybrook. Everyone needs a kick in the pants or a pat on the back now and then -- get yours now! Chapter 7, "Communications" 161 Chapter 7 Communications 7.1 General purpose modem communications Product: COM-AND Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 384k RAM, modem or serial port. Author: CABER Software, 310-439-6104 Registration: $50.00 Version: 2.8 (10-19-91) User benefits: Bonus utilities. Look for: CA28-*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 310-439-7714 to download it at no charge); CA28-*.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe; CA28-*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 6 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 771k Description: A general purpose communications program that may be used by itself, or with several integrated accessories. Provides standard comm program functions: dialing directories, macros, disk log and backscreen, binary and ASCII file transfers, scripted execution and so on. Included with this version are scripts providing a file/directory management (FILEMGR), a learning mode (LEARN), modem/modemless PC to PC file copy (PC-2-PC) and more. Product: EZ-Reader Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP; any text editor. Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.33 (09-30-90) User benefits: Removes openning screen, enables address book, and user support. Look for: EZ133.ZIP on BBSs (call 918-355-4409 to download it at no charge). Download size: 182k Description: A full featured mail manager for PCBoard, WildCat!, Major BBS, and other bulletin board software that supports the QWK (Qmail) format. EZ-Reader is compatible with these mail doors: QMail, MarkMail, RoseMail, KMail, DJMail, RAMail, MjrMail, TomCat!, and other QWK format doors. Enables you to read and reply to mail while offline saving you money in long distance charges. Other features include the ability to save and print multiple messages, view news, bulletins, and new files. Chapter 7, "Communications" 162 Product: EZ-Reader Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Appropriate compression programs. Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.00 (08-02-91) User benefits: Two hours of free telephone support, quarterly newsletter, and removal of the opening screen. Look for: EZ200*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 918-355-4409 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Description: A complete mail management system enabling the user to read, create, copy, print, save, fax, and, edit mail. Support for QMail, MarkMail, RoseMail, RAMail, QWicKer, DJMail, Jimmer, CMPMail, KMail, DJMail, MjrMail, TomCat!, XRS, TAPCIS, MCI Mail, and all QWK format mail doors. Internal editor includes 120,000 word spelling checker. Optionally supports the Sound Blaster, AdLib, and other sound cards. 7.2 Service-specific programs 7.2.1 For CompuServe Product: CatScan CIS catalog manager, TAPCIS script generator. See full description on page 169. Product: EZ-Reader Mail manager for BBSes, MCI Mail, Compuserve. See full description on page 161. Product: Recon(tm) CompuServe message file manager/reply editor. See full description on page 170. Product: TAPCIS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Modem; hard disk or at least one 720KB floppy drive. Author: Support Group, Inc., 301-387-4500 Registration: $79.00 Version: 5.4 (12-17-91) User benefits: 90-day money back guarantee, toll free support to get connected with CompuServe, TAPCIS Forum for online support, Introductory CompuServe membership with $15 usage credit, typeset manual in an attractive book-box. Look for: TAP*.* (multiple files) on BBSs; TAP*.* in TAPCIS forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 355k Description: Designed exclusively for saving time and money on CompuServe, you can totally automates and greatly simplifies your access to forums, libraries, and electronic mail. Without TAPCIS Chapter 7, "Communications" 163 accessing the incredible wealth of information on CompuServe can be difficult, inefficient, and very expensive. TAPCIS changes all that by letting you do all your reading, typing, and thinking offline. Reduces your billable connect time to an absolute minimum. 7.2.2 For GEnie Product: EVA Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk; CGA monitor; modem. Author: Gateway Software Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.12 (05-01-91) User benefits: Latest version and technical support. Look for: EVA112.ZIP on BBSs; EVA112.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; EVA112A.ZIP in IBM 615;3 RTC LIB 6 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 400k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: GEnie Telecom Front End Software with many features: Pull Down menu, Mouse support, Hypertext Help, Multi-ID, Full and complete Off-line and On-line Email manager, including: user friendly editor, Spell Checker, Forward message, Address book, Mailing List, Archived and Carbon Copy Mail, XMODEM Mail. Chat/ RTC commands, Index card, and ZMODEM batch download. Product: PC Chart (CGA/HGC) Technical Analysis Charting Program. See full description on page 215. Product: PC-CHART (EGA/VGA) Technical Analysis Charting Program. See full description on page 215. 7.2.3 For Prodigy Product: PRO$TOCK Downloads stock quotes from Prodigy. See full description on page 216. Chapter 7, "Communications" 164 Product: PROPLUS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Prodigy software. Author: Gateway Software Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.62 (06-15-91) User benefits: Registration Code is mailed out; one free disk upgrade. Look for: PRO162A.ZIP on BBSs; PRO16A.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; PRO162A.ZIP in IBM M615;3 RTC LIB 6 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This software package is compatible with Prodigy software. Features include: A Start-up Menu from where you can run Prodigy with different auto logon ID. Easy to install and easy to use configuration program. Save Graphics screen in PCX format with offline viewer Digital clock. Compatible with all the graphics mode of the Prodigy. Type ahead keyboard buffer. keyboard macros with On-line recorder. PRINT in a file. Email Manager with editor and spell checker. 7.2.4 For MCImail Product: See Mail [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Modem for MCI Mail, or any DOS NetBIOS based network, or Novell Netware, for LAN based e-mail. Author: Gnosis Inc Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.3 (03-20-91) User benefits: Master disks, upgrades through to version 1.5. Bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SEE-M*.* in PCVENB forum LIB 11 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 500k Description: Sophisticated system for LAN &/or MCI Mail (TSR background MCI Mail, ONLY 25k of RAM!). Tools to manage large volumes of mail. LAN system supports groups & security + passwords. Integrated database system with Rolodex(r) style PIM facilities, user definable with screen designer provided. Create LAN/MCI mail, full support for all addressing (FAX, X400, EMS, etc), EVEN paper! Store in cabinet + drawers/folders. Smart print mail double page & other fancy formats/fonts. Mail compression & archiving. 7.3 Bulletin board software Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Chapter 7, "Communications" 165 Product: MegaHost Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hayes modem, hard disk (or a floppy disk and EMS memory). Author: ASCII Computer Enterprises Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.1 (02-15-92) User benefits: BBS support, free upgrades. Look for: MHST1_1.ZIP on BBSs (call 209-836-2402 to download it at no charge); MHST11.ZIP in IBMBBS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; MHST11.ZIP in BBS RTC LIB 4 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: While being a full featured BBS, strong points include simple configuration, ease of use, and tight security functions. It is small enough to be run from a floppy (use EMS for overlay speed) although a hard disk is recommended. Ringback for voice lines, and Callback for added security. Features include Conferences, Chat, Message Base, File Download Areas, Doors, Questionnaire, ANSI Graphics, Bulletins, File Transfer Protocols, User Defined Menus, Events, and Advanced DOS Shell. 7.3.1 Bulletin board utilities Product: ACCU BBS Lister Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. WWIV BBS software. Author: Kevin Fischer, 619-487-5461 Registration: $5.00 Version: 3.0 (06-18-91) User benefits: One-time registration; gives you a code that allows you to put your BBS name in program. Look for: ACBBSL30.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-566-1745 to download it at no charge). Download size: 100k Description: An on-line program for WWIV. It allows users to list the BBS names and number of the systems that are toll-free to them. It uses the standard BBSLIST.MSG file which is found in the GFILES directory. It allows the Sysop to edit BBS entries, sort the BBS listing, remove BBS numbers, find duplicates, etc. The Sysop creates a city database by entering a city name, the area codes/prefixes that belong to it, and a list of cities that the city can call toll-free. Product: VMiX 386 MSDOS MultiTasker MultiUser for 8086 to 486. See full description on page 62. 7.4 Call logging & analysis software See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers (page 82). Chapter 7, "Communications" 166 Product: ACCU BBS Lister WWIV On-line program to determine local BBSs. See full description on page 165. Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: Hotnet Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Robichaux and Associates, 504-752-2620 Registration: $89.00 Version: 3.04 (02-04-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 90 day support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HN304.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe; HOTNET.ZIP in HOSB RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 470k Description: TSR option, LAN ready, single or multi-user help desk system. If you run a customer service center, problem desk, trouble shooting center, or a help desk, then Hotnet will do the job. Quickly captures call descriptions (a real PLUS when the phone is ringing off the hook!), fast search locates call records -- recycle your solutions. Let management choose from the pre- defined reports, or add your own custom reports. Product: LOGGIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Telix Comm program. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $12.00 Version: 4.00 (01-01-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LOGGIT.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LOGGIT.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A standalone utility to analyze the log file from the TELIX communication program. Analyzes the .USE file and produces several reports showing calls made, total time online, average time per call and other specific information. Mouse support. Desqview aware. Product: PCFDial Powerful 7k swapping TSR voice autodialer. See full description on page 84. 7.4.1 Phone bill analyzers See also: Business, Business finances, Billing systems (page 186). Chapter 7, "Communications" 167 Product: Qanalyst Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Qmodem v3.0 or better. Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.05 (09-19-90) User benefits: Printed manual; 51/4' disk; 30-day return policy, no questions asked; one year of voice/fax/CompuServe/newsletter support. Look for: QANA-205.ZIP on BBSs; QANLYS.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; QANA-205.ZIP in QMODEM RTC LIB 1 on GEnie. Download size: 160k Description: Analyzes Qmodem log files so you know how much you SPEND on modem calls. Great for CompuServe & GEnie users! Keeps track of holidays when rates go down. Analyzes uploads & downloads too, including the cost to transfer files. Powerful maintenance facility keeps Qmodem log files as small as possible. Uses call Data standard phone-rate files. 7.5 Modem-based graphics applications See also: Graphics (page 303). Product: MakeDemo Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor recommended. Printer with IBM extended graphics character set recommended. Author: WindhamWoods Publishing, 603.893.2667 Registration: $49.00 Version: 3 (06-04-91) User benefits: Latest version, user's manual, 1-800 telephone support, notification of updates. Look for: MDEM3*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414.789.4210 to download it at no charge); MDEM3*.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 275k Description: Create stunning presentations, including your own "Help," with various sounds and screen overlays as easily as "Mail Merging." This is to screens what a good word processor is to paragraphs. Import text or captured screens. Simulate other software or "prototype" your own. Easily create your own catalogs-on-disk, computer-aided-instruction, tutorials, or even your own sales pitch. 250 screens in a single file; 450 screens typical in up to 100 files, on a 360 kByte disk. Great for BBSs too! 7.6 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: PCM100.COM File transfer utility PC <-> Model 100. See full description on page 168. Chapter 7, "Communications" 168 7.7 File transfer protocols Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Product: PCM100.COM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Serial Port (COM1/COM2), null modem cable, TRS-80 Model 100/200. Author: Yves Charier, 331-4340-3743 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.01 (08-25-91) User benefits: Technical support, source code. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCM100.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 28k Description: A communications program allowing text files exchanges between a TRS-80 Model 100 hand-held computer (or compatible) and any PC-XT (or close compatible, like the Tandy 1000 PC) via the serial port (RS-232C) and a null-modem adapter. Most of upper ASCII characters are automatically translated as well during downloading as well as uploading. 7.8 Fax software Product: Total Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hayes compatible modem. Author: Unique Software Registration: $24.95 Version: 2.005 (11-15-91) User benefits: Reduced rate upgrades; notification of major upgrades; user support by Fax and CompuServe Mail. Look for: TOTLCTL.EXE on BBSs; TTLCTL.EXE in IBMCOM forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 108k Description: Take total control of your phone line! * Use your computer with a voice line and/or an answering machine and/or a fax machine. * Upgrade your answering machine! * Monitor your incoming calls and their length! * Program to NOTIFY you of arrivals of messages, fax's or computer mail. * Notification by pocket pager -OR- telephone. * Use with COM1 - COM4. * Easy to install with TINSTALL! * Self Extracting Archive. Chapter 7, "Communications" 169 7.9 Terminal emulators Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Product: VMiX 386 MSDOS MultiTasker MultiUser for 8086 to 486. See full description on page 62. 7.10 Communication utilities Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Product: Total Control Modem, Ans Mach, Fax on one telephone line. See full description on page 168. Product: XRS ("eXpress Response System") Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 320k RAM. Author: Smokin' Software, 803-928-3332 Registration: $30.00 Version: 4.50 (07-21-91) User benefits: Registered for all future versions. Can beta-test new versions before public release. Look for: XRS45*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 803-556-7485 to download it at no charge); XRS45?.ZIP in IBMBBS forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 600k Description: This is a universal offline reader editor for most bulletin board systems, including Fidonet style and QWK format mail. Allows users to quickly select, compress and download mail for offline reading, freeing up the bulletin board for more calls more often, and saving on long-distance or metered phone charges for the users. New installation program to automatically configure the program. (English, Dutch, Swedish, German and French) 7.11 Software tools 7.11.1 For multiple programs Product: Serial++ Asynch Comm Library Asynch comm support library for Borland C++. See full description on page 268. Chapter 7, "Communications" 170 7.11.2 For TAPCIS Product: CatScan Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 200k RAM. TAPCIS and hard disk recommended. Author: Rochester Heritage Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (06-15-91) User benefits: Disk and manual. Upgrades are free for the download! Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CATSCN.EXE in TAPCIS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: This TAPCIS add-on program provides several ways to maintain your CompuServe data library catalogs. You can: * Compresses catalogs up to 45% * View catalogs and perform intricate searches * Generates TAPCIS scripts to update catalogs and download files * Automatically delete duplicate file descriptions * Sort on up to four fields * Age descriptions to another file All of this can be done either interactively or from the DOS command line. Product: Recon(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. TAPCIS. Author: Amdox Co. Ltd. Registration: $36.00 Version: 2.01 (06-18-91) User benefits: CompuServe online support, printed manual, latest technical release, free standalone bonus utilities. Look for: CHANNEL1 on BBSs (call 617-354-5776 to download it at no charge); RECON*.* in TAPCIS forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 290k Description: CompuServe/TAPCIS Message file manager, with message/reply editor & script generator, pulldown menus & command line mode. Handles forum messages, CMail & INTERNET. Keeps files trimed and sorted into context, now with forum specific settings. Menu SHELL organizes TAPCIS & add-ons. Sysop commands, changes immediately reflected in file. Powerful file navigation & viewing, multiple sorts, duplicate deletion, filters, search, print, edit, delete, move or auto-age messages. Context sensitive help. 7.11.3 For Wildcat! Product: EZ-Reader Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 161. Chapter 7, "Communications" 171 Product: EZ-Reader Mail manager for BBSes, MCI Mail, Compuserve. See full description on page 161. 7.11.4 For PCBoard Product: EZ-Reader Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 161. 7.11.5 For Qmodem Product: Qanalyst Phone bill analyzer for people who use Qmodem. See full description on page 166. 7.11.6 For other Product: ACCU BBS Lister WWIV On-line program to determine local BBSs. See full description on page 165. 7.12 Other Product: CNC-Transedit A CNC Transfer/File manager/Editor/Math prog. See full description on page 251. Product: See Mail [***] E-mail facility, combines MCI with LAN e-mail. See full description on page 164. Product: TransferTIME (TTIME) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: RGH Software, 616-832-4694 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (09-01-91) User benefits: Free upgrades, CompuServe/BBS support. Look for: TTIME20.ZIP on BBSs (call 616-768-8761 to download it at no charge); TTME20.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 136k Description: Estimates the time and cost to transfer a file by modem, at modem speeds of 1200, 2400 and 9600 bps, using the XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM and CompuServe B+ file transfer protocols. Estimates are obtained by giving a file name (for files being sent from your system) or a file size (for files being sent to your system). The program can operate in either a prompted mode, or a command line mode. The cost estimate feature is fully customizable and the program to change costs is included. Chapter 8, "Business" 172 Chapter 8 Business See also: Writing applications, Document boilerplates, Business specific (page 130); Spreadsheet applications (page 135); Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 142); Data (page 158); Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 165); Finances (page 215); Graphics, Business applications (page 310). 8.1 Business finances See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 218). Product: AMORTZ The EASY Way to Loan Calculations. See full description on page 218. Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 351. Product: DAYO GENERAL LEDGER (GL) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records & Accounts, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOGE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOGE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Provides a means to manage and report company finances. Totally integrated with the other DAYO packages. Features include computer generated posting, multiuser, double entry, export data, 30+ reports, budget management and unlimited accounts. Product: Loan Amortization Loan Calculation and Comparison. See full description on page 224. Chapter 8, "Business" 173 8.1.1 Business accounting Product: C.A.R.S. [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Cybernetic Software, 708-677-8358 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.8 (03-27-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 800# phone support, one free upgrade. Look for: CARS28.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-764-0591 to download it at no charge); CARS28.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 117k Description: Helps organize all of your vehicle expenses. It will track and report expenses over 26 user definable categories. Version 2.8 keeps track of distance in miles or kilometers and fuel consumption in gallons or liters, providing conversions when necessary. It also logs business and personal trips. Reports can be generated for any period of months, provideing totals for tax or accounting purposes. The program will track any number of vehicles, making it great for company fleets or multi-car families. Product: DAYO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (AP) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOVE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOVE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOVE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: The 'final chapter' to the processing and maintenance of all your Payables. Its key mission is to process/post your purchase orders, however, many other routines have been provided, ie: Expense Maintenance, 1099 MISC Forms, Purchase Clearing, Vendor Maintenance, Hand/Manual Checks, Batch Checks, Recurring Checks, Unlimited Bank Accounts, Unlimited Check Printing Formats and many reports. Chapter 8, "Business" 174 Product: DAYO TIME & BILLING Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $95.00 Version: 3.0 (06-24-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOTE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOTE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOTE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 340k Description: Comprises a system of creating invoices for services and/or products. It has support for an inventory, receivables, projects and customers/clients. Other features include: multiuser, unlimited records, project notes, customer notes, 30+ reports, onscreen viewing of reports, databases are dBase (tm) compatible, laser formats for invoices and statements, 2 styles of statements/bills, printer setup & drivers and cash drawers drivers. Product: EASY BANKING [***] Business or Personal Banking Information Mgr. See full description on page 221. Product: EliteCheck Extremely easy checkbook/budget management. See full description on page 228. Product: Money Smith Home Accounting Package for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 224. Product: Painless Accounting Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $125.00 Version: 5.41 (06-18-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a 150 page printed manual in a 3 ring binder. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAC5*.ARC (multiple files) on BBSs (call 214-596-9164 to download it at no charge); PAC5*.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; PAC5*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 600k Description: A full feature 11 module accounting system. Modules include: General Ledger, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchases, File Maintenance, Reports, Closing, Beginning Balance Setup, and Utilities. Program is fully network compatible, includes the ability to create user defined Invoice, Statements, Purhcase Order, Received PO, and Check Chapter 8, "Business" 175 printing formats. Job Costing, 5 levels of Password protection, Context sensitive help, and much much more!! Product: Painless Acct/Payroll Companion Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Painless Accounting or Painless Payroll software. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $45.00 Version: 5.0 (06-04-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a printed manual. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAG.ARC on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PAG.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; PAG.ARC in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 200k Description: A custom graph, report, export generating program designed to be use with Painless Accounting or Painless Payroll. The modules include: Graphs, Reports, Exports, and Utilities. You can create upto six different types of graphs including bar and pie charts. You can also create custom line reports, group on fields and subtotaling and totaling based on these fields. The Companion also allows for exporting data files into ASCII format. Product: PC-AP Accounts Payable Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.6 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. 20% discount on first check order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A fast, simple accounts payable program integrated with PC-GL. Allows you to quickly enter vendors, enter invoices, choose invoice for payment and print checks. Reports include check listing, invoice listing, vendor listing, vendor activity report and mailing labels. Allows up to 2000 vendors and 2000 invoices/checks per month. Invoices and checks may be sorted by any field. Maintains check book balance and posts checks to PC-GL each month. Product: PC-AR Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable. See full description on page 187. Chapter 8, "Business" 176 Product: PC-DEAL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: KINDRED SPIRITS Registration: $40.00 Version: 2.45 (06-15-91) User benefits: Latest version, no registration reminder screens, notice of updates. Look for: PCDEAL.* on BBSs (call 715-435-3855 to download it at no charge); PCDEAL.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: Intended for personal accounting and bookkeeping for a small organization or business. It combines both simplicity and vesitility and is designed for those who have relatively simple bookkeeping and accounting needs. It is ideal for those with a need to take entries from a check register and quickly and easily generate reports which summarize income and expense, budget comparison, or financial condition. Transactions may be freely entered over up to twelve months. Product: PC-FOOD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Schreck Software, 612-731-6822 Registration: $49.00 Version: 5.2 (09-08-91) User benefits: Next significant update free, subsequent updates for only $10.00, support through CIS or by telephone. Look for: PCFOOD.ZIP on BBSs; PCFOOD.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 158k Description: Calculates and maintains required selling prices for each menu item based on a desired gross profit percentage and or dollar amount. Edit portion sizes and ingredient costs and see the effect on costs and margins. User definable ingredient classifications such as "fresh", "frozen", "dairy", etc. User definable menu item classifications such as "breakfast", "lunch", "beverage", etc. Print several reports including "Required Price Changes", "Batch Recipes", "Menu Items", and more. Chapter 8, "Business" 177 Product: PC-GL General Ledger Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.6 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Description: A fast, simple general ledger program. It includes an easily modified standard chart of accounts. The program prints an income statement with current, year to date and prior year percents and a three column balance sheet. Other reports include a general ledger for current and year to date and a number of different transaction listings. Each entry is instantly verified. Allows up to 800 items in the chart of accounts and up to 6000 transactions per month. Product: PC-PR Payroll Writing Payroll writing. See full description on page 191. Product: PCINV Invoice Writing Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.1 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. 20% discount on first forms order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Description: A fast, simple invoice writing program integrated with the PC- AR Accounts Receivable program. Enter up to 50 lines of 42 character invoice detail. Calculates sales tax on taxable items. Allows multiple line descriptions which can include costs times amount. Prints on 7 inch or 11 inch preprinted forms or plain paper. Prints invoices as you enter them and does not allow for batch printing or editing previous invoices. Invoices are immediately posted to PC-AR. Chapter 8, "Business" 178 Product: Rosewood Journal Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Printer. Author: Rosewood Software, 416-284-6119 Registration: $38.00 Version: 4.12 (01-27-92) User benefits: Latest version is sent along with a file to remove registration exhortations. Look for: ROSEJ412.ZIP on BBSs; RJ412.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 166k Description: Rosewood Journal is an Invoice Journal and complete Accounts Receivable package written specifically for small to medium size businesses. Journal allows easy entry of invoice data because of its intuitive input and automatic account search. It will generate monthly and yearly reports and aged accounts receivable lists and statements ready for window envelopes. Up to 2 levels of sales tax. A label maker is built in. There are many other features designed to make sales accounting easy. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM. Hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $149.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, import/export, merge, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-AP.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: This Accounts Payable module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, 2000 vendors, unlimited transactions, manual/computer printed checks, discounts, partial payments, pre/post dated transactions, many payment options, address labels and a full range of reports. This is one of the easiest-to-use, error-free ways of tracking and paying your invoices. Chapter 8, "Business" 179 Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $149.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, import/export, merge, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-AR.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 205k Description: This Accounts Receivable module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, 2000 customers, unlimited transactions, Invoices, Statements, pre-printed or plain-paper forms, finance charges, pre/post dated transactions, address labels and a full range of reports. This is one of the easiest-to-use, error- free ways to help track your customer receivables. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. File TCB.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $69.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, graphics, import/export, merge, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-GL.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 190k Description: This General Ledger module is fully integrated with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the file TCB.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, real-time accounting, 2000 accounts, unlimited transactions, full range of accountant-ready reports, budgets, double entry, pop-up windows, recurring transactions, passwords, pre/post dated transactions and check writing using any check. Professional accounting software for non-accountants. Chapter 8, "Business" 180 Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $299.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-IN.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 165k Description: This Inventory module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, 3000 items, unlimited transactions, services or products, FIFO, LIFO, standard cost, specific cost, physical inventory and a full range of reports including activity and re-order reports. Very easy to use and is one of the easiest ways to track your inventory. Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. File TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $69.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, graphics, import/export, merge, mouse support, automated year-end closing and two bonus software utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 305k Description: A fully integrated, eight-module, double-entry accounting system designed for small/medium sized businesses. Some features include pop-up windows, menu driven, context sensitive help, passwords, full-range of accountant-ready reports and pre/post dated transactions. Combines the power & sophistication of "Big Business" bookkeeping with a simple, easy-to-use, full-featured design. Chapter 8, "Business" 181 Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $139.90 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, export, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-PR.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 255k Description: This Payroll module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB- GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, auto deduction/liability calculations, override options, manual/computer checks, 401K plans, user-modifiable tax tables, W-2s, 1099s, hourly/salary, weekly/biweekly/semi-monthly/ monthly periods and a full range of reports. One of the easiest-to-use and complete payroll programs available. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $299.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-PS.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 155k Description: This Point Of Sale module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, product & service invoices, pre-printed or plain-paper forms, pop-up account windows, pre-defined service descriptions and multiple pricing. Integrates with the Inventory, A/R and G/L modules (TCB-IN.ZIP, TCB-AR.ZIP and TCB- GL.ZIP). Very easy to use. Product: Time is Money A time and expense billing program. See full description on page 189. Chapter 8, "Business" 182 Product: XPENS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Epson or HP LaserJet printer. Author: Richard A. Williams, 815-455-6333 Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.1 (01-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XPENS1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; XPENS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 47k Description: Designed to provide employers and employees with a quick, easy to use expense account screen/report that will eliminate the necessity of keeping a supply of expense report forms and doing all the arithmetic involved in preparing the report. Because reports are stored on disk, the employee copy of the report becomes unnecessary. 8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems Product: DAYO BACK ORDERS (BO) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.0 (04-01-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOOE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOOE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOOE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 310k Description: The maintenance module for the processing of all your customers/sales backorders. Working with DAYO POS, it determines and manages the filling (allocation) of your customers backorders. It does this through an allocation process that determines what backordered items are 'fillable' because of receipts into the inventory. Creates the same type invoices as DAYO POS. Product: DAYO INVENTORY Inventory Control and Purchase Orders. See full description on page 193. Chapter 8, "Business" 183 Product: DAYO LITTLE POS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOPS.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 250k Description: A modified version of DAYO POS create to reduce memory requirement. Useful on LANs and/or networks where memory is usually at a premium. Product: DAYO ORDER ENTRY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $45.00 Version: 3.0 (06-12-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOZE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 300k Description: Creates sales orders based on the DAYO Inventory, Customer, and other DAYO databases. Orders can be printed on a standard printer or a Hewlett Packard(tm) Laserjet compatible printer. The order can be printed on a pre-printed form, on the Laser printer in a special laser format, or as a standard/default form. Product: DAYO POS (POINT OF SALE) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.1 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOPE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOPE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOPE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: A Billing and Invoicing application for any size business. It is the DAYO module that permits you to invoice out your products while keeping an accurate record of all your 'sales'. Features include: Multiuser (ie: Novell), Registers, Quote Interface, Templates, Back Orders, Cash Drawers, Packing/ Shipping Lists, Labels, Sales Graphs, Special Pricing, Tax Codes, Terms Codes, Credit Limits, Passwords, MRP interface, Multiple Prices, and many Reports. Chapter 8, "Business" 184 Product: DAYO PRICE BOOK DAYO Special Pricing, Price Books & Lists. See full description on page 208. Product: DAYO QUOTES Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOQE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOQE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOQE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 310k Description: Creates sales order quotes based on the DAYO Inventory, Customer, and other DAYO databases. Quotes can be printed on a standard printer or a Hewlett Packard (tm) Laserjet compatible printer. The quote can be printed on a pre-printed form, on the Laser printer in a special laser format, or as a standard/ default form. DAYO Quotes is totally integrated with the DAYO POS and/or Billing & Invoicing modules. Templates (kits or bundles), are supported. Product: DAYO RENTAL POS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.0 (06-26-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOPR.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 300k Description: A Billing and Invoicing application for any business that rents items, equipment, or services, ie: Videos, Tapes, Furniture, Tools, Appliances, etc. This program requires the regular DAYO POS module for its reports and configuration settings. It is by default a multiuser system, allowing almost unlimited numbers of users to have the ability to simultaneously invoice using this one program on a PC based LAN/Network. Chapter 8, "Business" 185 Product: DAYO RETURNS & REFUNDS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 450K RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOP2.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 280k Description: A modified version of DAYO POS, but contains only the capability of doing returns and/or refunds of invoices/items. The invoices default to type 'Ret' (Returns of merchandise), and are posted as negative amount (later to become Credit Memos). Product: DAYO SIMPLE POS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 520K RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOP1.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 310k Description: A a modified version of DAYO POS that was created to exclude the option of selecting a customer. This program is used on CASH accounts only. Useful in grocery store type environments (where no customer name is required). Product: Painless Accounting Full feature 11 module accounting system! See full description on page 174. Product: PCINV Invoice Writing Invoice writing. See full description on page 177. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP TCB Accounts Payable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR TCB Accounts Receivable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL TCB General Ledger program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN TCB Inventory program. See full description on page 179. Chapter 8, "Business" 186 Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C TCB Main and Configuration programs. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR TCB Payroll program. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS TCB Point Of Sale program. See full description on page 181. 8.1.3 Billing systems Product: DAYO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AR) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $65.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manuals (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOAE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOAE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOAE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: The 'final chapter' to the processing and maintenance of all your Receivables. Includes routines to handle cash receipts, customers, invoice types, terms, taxcodes, sales persons, and more. Many reports are included (ie: Ageing, Customer, Sales... ). There is a routine to print Statements (ie: SMART, 90, 60, 30 days), and another one to create and print 'non' standard invoices (not applicable to DAYO POS). HP Laser forms are provided as an option for Statements and Invoices. Product: DAYO BILLING & INVOICING Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOBI.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 345k Description: Permits you to invoice your products while keeping an accurate record of all your 'sales'. Features include: Multiuser (ie: Novell), Registers, Quote Interface, Templates, Back Orders, Cash Drawers, Packing/Shipping Lists, Labels, Sales Graphs, Special Pricing, Tax Codes, Terms Codes, Credit Limits, Passwords, MRP interface, Multiple Prices, and many Reports. Very similar to DAYO POS, and uses the same manual. Chapter 8, "Business" 187 Product: FAST INVOICE WRITER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Dot matrix, LaserJet, or Epson JX-80 color printer. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $39.95 Version: 4.91 (07-23-91) User benefits: Printed manual and latest version. Look for: FAST-INV (multiple files) on BBSs (call 719-561-0810 to download it at no charge). Download size: 285k Description: Calculates and prints invoices on plain 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. Handles discounts, deposits, P.O. numbers, clerks initials, type of sale, and account numbers. Does both taxable and non- taxable sales on same sheet. Included are city, state, and a third user-definable tax. Serial numbers are automatically incremented. Letterhead is printed at top. Can do 3-colored invoices. MULTIFILE-XL can be used as an external customer or parts database. Accepts foreign dates and monetary symbols. Does summary. Product: FAST STATEMENT WRITER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $29.95 Version: 4.1 (07-11-91) User benefits: Printed manual and latest program version. Look for: FAST-STA (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 128k Description: Calculates and prints monthly statements in row-column format on plain 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. Prints your letterhead at the top along with copy numbering. 999 sequential statements can be printed when data files are named 'CUST.001' thru 'CUST.999'. Supports IBM & TANDY dot matrix, or laser printers. Prints disclosure statement. Prints sorted or numbered summary of accounts. Full line editing is provided on string inputs. Does all calculations. Product: FASTFILE Laptop database for business, school, home. See full description on page 141. Product: Home Sales System Avon(tm) Billing & Ordering program. See full description on page 211. Product: Painless Accounting Full feature 11 module accounting system! See full description on page 174. Chapter 8, "Business" 188 Product: PC-AR Accounts Receivable Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.1 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. 20% discount on first forms order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Description: A fast, simple accounts receivable and sales summary program to get the bills out. Contains many powerful features such as auto billing, late charges, aging and alpha account numbers. Reports include plain paper or pre printed statements, accounts receivable ledger, charges and payments listing, sales summary (with or without detail), customer activity report, mailing labels and ageing report. Inactive customers may be omitted from most reports. Up to 8000 customers and invoices per month. Product: Qanalyst Phone bill analyzer for people who use Qmodem. See full description on page 166. Product: Rosewood Journal Invoice Journal and Accounts Receivable. See full description on page 177. Product: Systems Manager Reports time by client, purpose & application. See full description on page 201. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP TCB Accounts Payable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR TCB Accounts Receivable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL TCB General Ledger program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN TCB Inventory program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C TCB Main and Configuration programs. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR TCB Payroll program. See full description on page 180. Chapter 8, "Business" 189 Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS TCB Point Of Sale program. See full description on page 181. Product: Time is Money Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Custom Data Solutions Registration: $95.00 Version: 2.2 (07-20-91) User benefits: Source code, printed manual and disks, free support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TIM22.ZIP in CONSULT forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 240k Description: A time and expense billing program that completely automates the generation of invoices for a time or fixed fee business of any kind. It maintains records of receivables, and will print statements if desired. Written in the dBASE language and compiled with the Clipper compiler. Source code is available to registered users, as is a FoxPro version. Ideal for consultants, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals. Product: TimeStax Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Johnson Technologies, 408-255-4213 Registration: $49.95 Version: 2.5a (02-01-91) User benefits: First major upgrade is free to registered users; support via phone/fax/Compuserve. Look for: TMSTAX*.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); TMSTAX.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 112k Description: The Personal Timecard Manager. A LAN-aware time management tool for consultants, contractors, managers, office workers - in short, anyone who has a need to know how their time is spent. Lets you record all activity by Date, Client, Project, and Task for any number of employees. It features 8-line notes, an automatic activity timer, 5 levels of subtotal reporting, popup windows, import/export utilities, and a smooth user interface. Product: TimeTrac Time & Expense tracking; TSR, Export, LANs. See full description on page 196. Product: Tolman Dental Program [***] Dental Office Managment Program. See full description on page 203. Chapter 8, "Business" 190 8.1.4 Purchase order systems Product: Painless Accounting Full feature 11 module accounting system! See full description on page 174. Product: The Retailer A multi-center inventory control system. See full description on page 195. 8.1.5 Payroll systems Product: DAYO PAYROLL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $65.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOYE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOYE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: Provides a system for the computation of payroll for businesses of any size. Features include: Multiuser, unlimited employees, Weekly, BiWeekly, and/or Monthly payrolls, quarterly, year to date (YTD), and current summary databases, Automatic payroll posting & computation, vacation, sick pay/days, check printing, multiple states, SDI tax, overtime & premium hourly wages, up to 8 deductions, view reports on screen, medicare and many reports. Product: Painless Acct/Payroll Companion Custom Graph/Report/Export Program. See full description on page 175. Product: Painless Payroll Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $75.00 Version: 1.08 (05-27-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a print manual in a 3 ring binder. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAP*.ARC (multiple files) on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PAP*.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; PAP*.ARC in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 300k Description: A full feature payroll system. Modules include: Generation, Reports, Files, and Closing. Support Federal and all 50 states tax tables. Generates payroll for Salary, Hourly, Commissions, and Base plus Commission. Also contains support of Allotments, Chapter 8, "Business" 191 Child Support, Departmentalization. Prints numerous reports including W2s and 1099s. Context Sensitive Help, easy installation and automatically interfaces with Painless Accounting 5.0. Product: PC-PR Payroll Writing Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Printer with a condensed-print mode. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (02-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, current federal/state tax tables. 20% discount on first check order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A fast, simple payroll writing program. 1992 federal tax tables and most state tax tables are included. Employees are automatically sorted in alphabetical order. Allows up to five deductions per check for 1000 employees. Reports include employee listing (can be used as payroll input sheet), federal liability by paydate, quarterly payroll listing, payroll ledger, payroll check listing, employee history report and annual W-2's. Supports tips, cafeteria plans and 401K plans. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP TCB Accounts Payable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR TCB Accounts Receivable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL TCB General Ledger program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN TCB Inventory program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C TCB Main and Configuration programs. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR TCB Payroll program. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS TCB Point Of Sale program. See full description on page 181. Chapter 8, "Business" 192 Product: ZPAY 3 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 375k RAM, hard disk, printer. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $69.95 Version: 3.4 (01-12-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: ZPAY3*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; ZPAY3*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; ZPAY3*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 604k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: The easiest to use and most flexible payroll package for the PC ever! Pays salaried, hourly, commissioned, 1099 type payments by any pay period. Prints checks, W2's and a multitude of reports. Has data exporting so you can manipulate the data with other applications such as a spreadsheet program. Supports laser printers as well as your pin feed printers. Manual has a "test ride" tutorial to make learning a snap! 8.2 Inventory systems Product: DAYO BAR CODE 3 OF 9 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 450k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO Inventory. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $45.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed and disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYO39.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYO39.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: Prints 3 of 9 bar codes with an Epson (tm) or IBM (tm) compatible dot matrix printer. It is integrated with the DAYO Inventory and the DAYO Customer databases. Labels are printed onto standard labels (3.5 by 15/16 inches at 6 lines per inch). The inventory bar code label consists of an item number, its bar code, vendor item number, description, unit of issue, weight, and bin/location. The customer bar code label consists of a customer number, its bar code, customer's name and telephone. Chapter 8, "Business" 193 Product: DAYO END OF PERIOD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO Inventory. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.0 (06-24-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOEE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOEE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOEE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: Contains routines that are normally run at the end of a reporting period (ie: Month). Permits you to permanently remove deleted records from the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) databases, and to erase old report text files. There is also a routine for performing a Physical Inventory. Many reports are included (ie: AR Ageing, AP Summary, Inventory Movement). Product: DAYO INVENTORY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $65.00 Version: 3.1 (06-27-91) User benefits: Multiuser, No record limits, Manual (printed and disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOIE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOIE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOIE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 280k Description: A Multiuser Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Vendor Maintenance application. Use it to create and maintain an inventory of any product. Features include Multiuser (ie: Novell, LANtastic), Reports, Labels, Lists, and a Graph. The ability to upgrade and expand your system is available with the addition of supporting DAYO products (ie: DAYO POS, DAYO AR, DAYO AP, etc.). Chapter 8, "Business" 194 Product: DAYO MRP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed or disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOWE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOWE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Description: A routine designed for manufacturers. Builds items (End Items) from item (Components) in the inventory database. End Items can later be placed into inventory for later sales. Supports multi- level Bill of Materials. Features include automatic inventory posting and creation of inventory adjustment records, databases are dBASE(tm) compatible, multiuser, and many reports. Product: DAYO RETURN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 520K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $45.00 Version: 2.0 (05-01-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOFE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 320k Description: Provide the means to record and track returns of your product. DAYO RMS integrates to DAYO Inventory and its multiple warehouses to allow tracking of items being returned (ie: breakages, warranties, return to vendors). Creates RMA numbers. Product: Household Register Home/Office inventory program. See full description on page 321. Product: ICP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Spirit7 Software, Ltd., 703-943-4635 Registration: $35.00 Version: 7.0 (02-01-92) User benefits: Master disks, unlimited phone/fax support, utilities. Look for: ICP.ZIP on BBSs; ICP70.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: A full-featured, general purpose inventory control system with modules to sell, order, and receive inventory. The system features complex filtering (segmenting) of the data base by using the "and/or" logical operators. Records can be quickly Chapter 8, "Business" 195 located by the item number, description, vendor, manufacturer or by browsing the data basae or a restricted segment. New records are easily added using "record pattern templates". Many usefull reports are available. Product: Layout Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor; IBM/Epson FX or HP LaserJet printer. Author: Software Co-op, 317-856-6052 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, BBS/phone/mail support, disk with latest version, notice of upgrades. Look for: LAYOUT.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); LAYOUT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: Keeps graphics layout of office furniture and equipment by room and a database objects, each with 6 free-form fields. Multiple rooms can be grouped together to form units such as departmental charge areas. Inventory reports and export of data to comma-delimited files for transfer to database programs or spreadsheets. Data entry is via a mini-CAD system. Makes nice printed room layouts. Solid system without a lot of frills. Appeals to the office manager with rolled up sleeves. Product: The Retailer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Author: RetailWare, 405-749-1763 Registration: $49.00 Version: 4.05 (12-19-91) User benefits: Current disk set sent with printed manual. Look for: RET405.ZIP on BBSs (call 405-755-7047 to download it at no charge); RET405.ZIP in IMBAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 280k Description: Inventory control for merchants with up to 5 stores selling similar products. Menu and on-line help. Not POS, but "backroom" system for central buying office. Min/Max stock levels may be recalculated automatically. Multiple vendors: up to 10,000 items each. Input sales from sales slips or physical inventory in an order-form or on-the-shelf sequence you define. Identifies best sellers. Five year monthly sales history, by item & store. Bar charts. Printer redirection. Prints price tags. Tutorial. 8.3 Equipment use & maintenance Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 351. Chapter 8, "Business" 196 8.4 Project bidding & costing Product: ProDev*EPRICE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. ProDev*QUOTE software. Up to 24MB of hard disk for large data files. Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.10 (05-01-91) User benefits: One year technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 245k Description: Provides for converting weekly price service data files for electrical, heating, plumbing and air conditioning items to the ProDev*QUOTE file format to automatically update material prices. Includes sample files for 3 USA, 1 Australian and 1 UK price service. The user subscribes separately to the desired price service. Product: ProDev*QUOTE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Registration: $45.00 Version: 4.10p (05-01-91) User benefits: One year technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: Packed with features for ANY type/size business from consultants to 1 person contractors to small/large manufacturers. Used by many electrical, heating, plumbing, remodeling, major construction contractors, florists, flooring stores, landscape contractors, printing shops, maintenance services, well . . . just about any type business. The system defaults are highly configurable. Pull-Down menus, Point & Shoot Browse and F1 Help windows. Product: ProDev*QUOTE Utility Programs Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. ProDev*QUOTE software. Hard disk recommended. Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Registration: $30.00 Version: 4.10p (05-01-91) User benefits: One year technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 306k Description: Browse program to quickly browse and edit all ProDev*QUOTE bid system data files. Tracking program will freeze bid prices and allow posting and comparison reporting of actual project costs. These are add-on programs to the ProDev*QUOTE program. Chapter 8, "Business" 197 Product: TimeTrac Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Compass / New England, 603-431 8030 Registration: $50.00 Version: 91f (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, most recent version, phone/mail/ CIS support. Look for: TT91F.* on BBSs (call 603-433 1859 to download it at no charge); TT91F.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; TT91F.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 162k Description: Automates time sheets and aids project tracking & billing. Allows individuals in a workgroup to track their use of time while in the field on laptop computers and then export the information to accounting, project tracking, spreadsheet and database programs. Includes an optional (6k) TSR that allows users to "pop" a timesheet over text or graphics programs to keep track of actual time used. TimeTrac works equally well at the office on a Local Area Network. 8.4.1 Decision analysis tools Product: NEWBIZ [***] Brainstorming Program to set up own business. See full description on page 131. Product: UDECIDE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.05 (04-20-91) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; UDCIDE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps you make decisions such as which software or hardware to purchase; ratings surveys; which project to pursue; selecting colleges, movies, stocks, or wines. You enter a list of elements to evaluate the contenders, giving each a weight. Then you enter the options, assigning values to each element. Then sort to obtain an ordered list of the best options. Or perform what-if analyses by changing elements or weights. Chapter 8, "Business" 198 8.5 Project management Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Word Processing or Page Layout program plus a Lotus or compatible spreadsheet program. Author: Grand Universal, 303-756-2175 Registration: $34.00 Version: 1.2 (03-21-92) User benefits: Most recent version, minimum three months support via online services, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIZPLA.ZIP in USEN forum LIB 12 on CompuServe; BIZPLANM.ZIP in HOSB RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 152k Description: Every business needs a BUSINESS PLAN - Fortune 500 or Mom & Pop. Business Plan Master makes it easy for you to write a complete business plan. Most of the work is already done for you. Select the text you want from these formatted templates. Enter your projections and the spreadsheets generate full financial reports and analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios, etc.). Save days of work and have a comprehensive business plan to chart your company's growth! Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Needs: Unknown. Needs Macintosh word processing or page layout program plus a spreadsheet program. Author: Grand Universal, 303-756-2175 Registration: $34.00 Version: 1.2 (03-25-92) User benefits: Disk with most recent version, minimum three months support via the online services, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIZPLA.SIT in USEN forum LIB 12 on CompuServe; BIZPLANM.SIT in HOSB RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 230k Description: Every business needs a BUSINESS PLAN - Fortune 500 or Mom & Pop. Business Plan Master makes it easy for you to write a complete business plan. Most of the work is already done for you. Select the text you want from these formatted templates. Enter your projections and the spreadsheets generate full financial reports and analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios, etc.). Save days of work and ahve a comprehensive business plan to chart your company's growth! Product: Calendar Keeper Calendar Database/Draw Program. See full description on page 77. Chapter 8, "Business" 199 Product: Calendar Wise [***] Multi-Subject Planner, Desktop Calendar. See full description on page 78. Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 351. Product: Early Bird Great Full-Featured Reminder/Calendar Program. See full description on page 79. Product: Easy Project Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; hard disk. Author: Parcell Software, 708-232-6328 Registration: $59.00 Version: 4.02 (05-01-91) User benefits: Latest version sent with printed manual. Special BBS access given and all registered users notified of updates. Look for: EZPROJ.EXE on BBSs (call 708-232-6339 to download it at no charge); EZPROJ.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: A tool to manage all types of projects and an alternative to complex and expensive project management systems. Featues Gantt charts detailing planned vs. actual progress, extensive reporting, and automatic scheduling. Multiple date formats are supported for use by managers all over the world. Utilizes .DBF files to make data transfer to other programs easy. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Product: WorkQueue Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Lane Davis Registration: $40.00 Version: 1.9 (12-02-91) User benefits: Latest version without the 'unlicensed' message. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WQ19*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 220k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Uses a Staff Plan, Work Plan and Holiday Schedule to calculate a work schedule for up to 25 people and 1000 tasks over two years. The availability of staff, their skills, types of work and task dependencies are used to determine start and end dates as well as durations. It uses easy, full-screen spreadsheet- style data entry screens and avoids specialized terminology and concepts. The Operating instructions, User's Guide and Glossary are on-line and context-sensitive. Chapter 8, "Business" 200 8.6 Client management Product: DAYO BAR CODE 3 OF 9 Print 3 of 9 barcodes onto Epson/IBM printer. See full description on page 192. Product: DAYO MEMBERSHIP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $95.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYODE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYODE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: An application designed to track membership for an association or organization. The ability to maintain records for donations, dues, payments and/or invoices has also been incorporated into the package. Use it to record member information and optionally, maintain a simple accounting system for dues and/or donations. Many reports and reporting routines are included in this package, ie: Members List, Notes, Statements, Labels, Payments, Form Letters and much more. Product: Early Bird Great Full-Featured Reminder/Calendar Program. See full description on page 79. Product: FASTFILE Laptop database for business, school, home. See full description on page 141. Product: FlexBase Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. 80286 recommended. Author: National MicroSystems, 416-599-1228 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.0 (11-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, unlimited phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FB.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: An easy to use database system for recording information about people. You define what fields you want and the layout of the screen. The program then integrates it all automatically. Once you have added your people, you can filter them to show only the ones you want. Now create custom reports, letters, and labels using our built in editor and lookup-tables. Print them out or save the templates for later use. No system has ever been so easy to use, with so many advenced features. Chapter 8, "Business" 201 Product: Hotnet The Help Desk Solution. See full description on page 166. Product: Japanese Business Culture [***] Japanese Business Culture Kit. See full description on page 209. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Elk Creek Software, 303-838-5796 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.1 (03-26-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: NAME30.ZIP on BBSs; NAME31.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: Keeps track of people and companies. Stores 4 phone numbers, 2 addresses, 2 dates, and up to 2000 characters of notes for each record. Full mouse support. Prints a pocket-size address book, labels, Rolodex cards, and reports. Creates mail-merge files for use with most word processors. Dials the phone. Displays multiple records at once. Extremely easy to use. Type the first few characters of any person's name and you are immediately viewing all information about that person. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Product: Service Business Design [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. VGA monitor. Mouse recommended. Author: Niche Software, 714-892-9052 Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.1 (03-23-92) User benefits: Mail support. Look for: WORK.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-636-2667 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Description: Use this program to score your organization's performance in the service sector. Find out mistakes commonly made in service delivery; inspire your staff with service philosophies of famous people; design better service delivery to retain personnel and boost profits. Customize the lessons by altering the scrolled text files. This electronic lecture reads like a magazine with selections determined by menu. Features animation,graphics,music. Chapter 8, "Business" 202 Product: Systems Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Author: MiCord, 517-631-4367 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.5 (02-10-91) User benefits: Master disks, free support, upgrade discounts. Look for: SYSMGX.EXE on BBSs; SYSMGX.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 135k Description: Automatically tracks usage by time, date, client, purpose, user and software type from an integrated point-and-shoot menu for your software or DOS commands. Sorted reports prepared automatically for client billing, tax or business records. Friendly enough for beginners with the capabilities advanced users want. Features include user selection of all tracking options, password protection, screen colors, screen title, and time/date formats. 8.7 Specific-field systems Product: PARTY TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Robert Barrentine, 301-490-7104 Registration: $75.00 Version: 1.0 (02-01-92) User benefits: Master disks, mail support, limited phone support. Look for: PARTRK.ZIP on BBSs; PARTRK.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 227k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This Political Party Membership and Financial Records System will accept, maintain, and report on the membership roles and financial contributions received by an organized Political Organization or Committee. The following reports can be pro- duced: Customized Membership Rosters,Telephone List, Individual Contributions Report, Report of Contributions Income, and a Report of Contributor Donations. Mailing labels are produced for all entries in the system. 8.7.1 Medical & dental Product: KWIKSTAT Statistical Data Analysis. See full description on page 255. Chapter 8, "Business" 203 Product: LEANER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk and EGA monitor recommended. Author: MoonStone Software, 602-955-4266 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.52 (10-10-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/mail/BBS/ newsletter support. Discount offers. Look for: LEAN152.EXE on BBSs (call 602-235-9653 to download it at no charge); LEAN15.EXE in GOODHEALTH forum LIB 10 on CompuServe; LEAN101.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 240k Description: For health organizations, weight control clinics and corporate employee programs. Handles multiple groups. Insures privacy for personal charts. Includes your own weight loss strategies. Keep the fat fires burning, give LEANER to your clients for home use. Graphs, reports, charts and reviews track progress. Calculates aerobic exercise points. Estimates body fat. Assesses health risks. Discovers your eating style. A wide range of techniques to help shape a healthy, leaner lifestyle. Product: ORGANIZE! Professional Books [***] Cataloging system for professional books. See full description on page 204. Product: Tolman Dental Program [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: Peter T. Smith D.D.S., 516-281-5544 Registration: $599.00 Version: 3.1 (03-01-92) User benefits: Set of data files, at least six months or six hours of phone support. Look for: TOLMAN#.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; TOLMN*.ZIP in DBADVISOR forum LIB 8 (multiple files) on CompuServe; TOLMAN#.ZIP in DATABASE RTC LIB 4 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 480k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This CompuServe Magazine (DEC 91) pick as a "Current Hit," is an efficient management program for a mid-size dental office. Though inexpensive it is NOT incomplete. It will handle billing, recalls, insurance, referral tracking, a variety of patient lists, production reports, mail merge and more. With online help, look-up windows and a User's Manual, the program is easy to learn. The program was used/improved in the dentist/author's office for 4 years before release. Chapter 8, "Business" 204 8.7.2 Real estate Product: ACCEL Compares various accelerated payment methods. See full description on page 220. Product: DIMANAGE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: DI Management Corporation, 513-831-4122 Registration: $99.00 Version: 2.1 (06-14-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIMANA.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 256k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A rental property management system designed for speed and ease of use. Use it to manage as many properties, with as many units, as your hard disk and your patience will tolerate. The assumption is that managers want to manage property, not do accounting. The system was designed to make record keeping as simple as possible, while giving fast access to the money and tenant information the property manager and the accountant need. Sample data provided. Product: THE MORTGAGE MISER Mortgage loan modeling tool. See full description on page 225. 8.7.3 Library Product: ORGANIZE! Professional Books [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: PROBK527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized cataloging system designed specifically for professional books, technical papers and other publications. Each publication can be cataloged by up to 20 criteria all of which can be searched, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. Searches can be based on keywords, subjects, title, author or any other information you've included in your catalog. Fast BTrieve index based searches can find any entry in less than 2 seconds. Includes user definable printed reports. Chapter 8, "Business" 205 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Books/Magazines [***] Cataloging system for books & magazines. See full description on page 323. Product: ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records [***] Cataloging system for CDs, LPs and tapes. See full description on page 324. 8.7.4 Legal & law enforcement Product: CHRONOS [***] Interactive historical timelines. See full description on page 299. 8.8 Forms generators Product: BESTTEST Full-featured test preparation program. See full description on page 295. Product: FormGen Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.1a (12-19-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited technical support, product discounts. Look for: FORM41A.EXE on BBSs; FORM41.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 107k Description: The world's most popular form drawing package. Powerful, yet easy-to-use package works like a word processor, with many features specially geared to designing forms. Using the full screen editor, you can quickly draw lines and boxes. Then print the form on your Epson, IBM or HP type printer. The printed results are amazing! Professional quality forms in minutes! Product: PCForm Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: CareWare, 916-477-6024 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.3 (01-25-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCF23.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; PCF23.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 143k Description: Offers an easy means for creating tailored made professional looking forms, graphs, and line drawings. Features: ease of use, word processing like entry and editing, new HP LaserJet and multiple copies printing, comprehensive file management, auto-tab for easy fill-in, two point line and box drawing, Chapter 8, "Business" 206 block editing, multiple pages, pull down menus, mouse support, configurability, PIF and ICO files, ASCII format for maximum compatibility and more. Product: PostCardMaster PostCard & Mail Handling System. See full description on page 145. 8.8.1 Forms fillers Product: Badge-O-Magic LaserJet Nametags Using Any dBASE III File. See full description on page 53. Product: Federal Express Label Printer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: TVSware, 908-774-6402 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.01a (01-11-91) User benefits: Disk and printed manual; free unlimited technical support. Look for: FEDEX101.ZIP on BBSs; FEDEX.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 167k Description: Prints FedEx labels. Product: FormGen Fill Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.5 (12-19-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited technical support, product discounts. Look for: FILL15.EXE on BBSs; FILL15.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 163k Description: From the makers of FormGen, the world's most popular form drawing system, comes a powerful, yet easy-to-use form filling system. This companion for FormGen puts data areas on your forms. The form may then be filled & printed - picture perfect every time. Features: muti-line fields, calculations, date & time and much more. Context sensitive help makes it easy to learn and use. Forms are printed on your Epson, IBM, or HP printer. Chapter 8, "Business" 207 Product: MORFORM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 480k RAM. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $39.95 Version: 1.0 (03-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support, one free upgrade, 50 additional business and miscellaneous forms. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MORFR*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe; MORFORM*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 500k Description: Save time and money every day with this complete forms management system. Create customized forms quickly and easily with automatic box and line drawing. Fill them out with full data entry capabilities including automatic computations, multiple choice selections, customized field help, automatic date and time stamping, incremental numbering, and each form may be 1 to 30 pages in length. Then print them using all of the fonts available on your printer for a professional look. Product: STAFF-MASK Custom designed RETRIEVE/EDIT/ADD/DELETE Mask. See full description on page 139. 8.8.2 Forms processing Product: MORFORM Complete forms management system. See full description on page 206. Product: Over_LAZ HP LaserJet overlays and letterheads. See full description on page 57. Product: Over_LAZ PS PostScript overlays and letterheads. See full description on page 59. Product: WAMPUM Menu-Driven dBASE-Compat. DBMS in a 20K TSR. See full description on page 139. Product: XPENS Expense Account Reporting Program. See full description on page 181. Product: Zephyr FoxPro-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full description on page 140. Chapter 8, "Business" 208 8.8.3 Forms collections Product: FormGen Business Collection Needs: Unknown. FormGen. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.0 (07-23-90) User benefits: Technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FORM-B.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 44k Description: Contains over 70 common business forms for use with FormGen. Invoices, purchase orders, time sheets and much more! Nearly any form you can think of for business can be found in this collection. You can add your company name, make any changes you want, and your form is ready. Product: FormGen Home Collection Needs: Unknown. FormGen. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.0 (07-23-90) User benefits: Technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FORM-H.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 33k Description: Contains over 50 useful forms for home an hobby. Everything from golf and bowling scoresheets to grocery lists and movie logs can be found in this collection. Use the forms "as is", or change them to suit your taste. 8.9 Sales aids Product: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: EmmaSoft, 607-533-4685 Registration: $55.00 Version: 2.00 (03-15-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: CATALG30.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); CATALG.ZIP in ZNT:UTILFOR forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 195k Description: Just what you need to distribute your product catalog to computer-using customers! Your customers will love how easy it is to find products they want with the press of a few keys. AND they can order them right in the program: it prints out the order form, too! Your special message (Company Name, Phone, Address) appears at the top of the screen and order form. Chapter 8, "Business" 209 Product: DAYO PRICE BOOK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $45.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOBE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOBE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOBE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 230k Description: A system of creating and maintaining specialized pricing for your customer/clients. Special printouts (Price Books/Catalogs) may be printed to a standard printer, or to a Hewlett Packard (tm) Laserjet or compatible. It requires the presence of DAYO Inventory and DAYO POS (Point of Sale) programs/databases. Special Price Book methods include Fixed, Margin/Cost Plus, and List/Retail discounts. Product: Home Sales System Avon(tm) Billing & Ordering program. See full description on page 211. Product: MakeDemo Presentation program with interactive menuing. See full description on page 167. 8.10 Marketing Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. Product: Japanese Business Culture [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. VGA monitor. Mouse recommended. Author: Niche Software, 714-892-9052 Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.1 (03-23-92) User benefits: Mail support. Look for: JAP.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-636-2667 to download it at no charge). Download size: 260k Description: The purpose of the kit is to help your organization to prepare for successful business transactions with the Japanese. Common themes presented are to exercise patience,to respect formalities, to expect to spend time establishing a Chapter 8, "Business" 210 relationship,and to be sensitive to the culture. The option is here for modifying the text portions with material specific to the needs of an individual company. Features animation,scrolled text,music,graphics. Product: Multilevel Marketing Simulator Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM. Author: LRV Company, 516-360-9178 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.00 (06-28-91) User benefits: Current disk, print manual, Tech support by Mail, CompuServe, 24 hr. phone. First upgrade free. May contribute material for possible inclusion in next release. Look for: MLM$V200.EXE on BBSs; MLM200.EXE in USEN forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 234k Description: A no holds barred look at MLM. Demonstrates how downlines can grow to yield a 6 figure income in a hostile, competitive environment. Users input details of marketing plan, product acceptance, promotional budgets & strategies. Program projects downlines, costs, retail profits, commissions, purchases, cash status for each individual. Warns of unprofitable situations. Authorized distribution package explains MLM basics, includes documentation and examples. Product: Sell More Software Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749 Registration: $100.00 Version: 3.0 (12-31-91) User benefits: User Manual, newsletter, software support, notice of updates. Look for: SELLMOR*.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 500k Description: Designed to facilitate the marketing, sales, and administrative activities involved in selling computer software. Created specifically for software developers and value-added re- sellers, the program helps to plan projects, track contact with prospects and clients, track support, and print custom letters and forms. Product: Service Business Design [***] Service Business Design,Electronic Lecture. See full description on page 201. 8.11 Work-at-home See also: Home & hobby (page 318). Chapter 8, "Business" 211 Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. Product: Home Sales System Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: Grumpyware, 214-340-5231 Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.2 (02-04-92) User benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: SALES.EXE on BBSs (call 214-457-8708 to download it at no charge); SALES.EXE in HOME forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 192k Description: Designed for Avon(tm) representatives to automate the customer billing and product ordering process. Prints bills, order sheets, customer call lists, customer labels, End of Campaign reports, and much more. Product: Money Smith Home Accounting Package for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 224. Product: Multilevel Marketing Simulator Examines & compares MLMs for income potential. See full description on page 210. 8.12 Training aids See also: Education, Computers (page 289). Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows Crossword puzzle layout/publishing tool. See full description on page 124. Product: Crossword Creator Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on page 381. 8.13 Business utilities Product: AFFORD IT??? Monetary calculator (annuities,savings,loans). See full description on page 230. Chapter 8, "Business" 212 Product: METRIC-X Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Author: Orion Development Corporation, 800-992-8170 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.10 (01-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, 51/4' & 31/2' master disks, one year mail support. Look for: MX-110.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-425-2505 to download it at no charge); MX-110.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: This Metric-English-Metric Conversion Utility uses efficient drop-down menus to display/select any of 10 Categories and 138 Units of Measure. This program has been DESIGNATED by the U.S. Interagency Council on Metric Policy (ICMP) - Metric Operating Committee, as an ACCEPTED METRIC CONVERSION TOOL. Very user- friendly, very accurate (using double-precision calcuations) and is a professional-grade conversion utility. Based upon: ANSI/IEEE Std-268-1987. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Home [***] Home/office inventory system. See full description on page 353. Product: Personal Time Card [***] Electronic Time Card. See full description on page 90. Product: VMiX 386 MSDOS MultiTasker MultiUser for 8086 to 486. See full description on page 62. 8.14 Software tools 8.14.1 For other Product: Badge-O-Magic LaserJet Nametags Using Any dBASE III File. See full description on page 53. Chapter 8, "Business" 213 Product: DAYO INDEX Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOXE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOXE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOXE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: Designed to manage the indexing of the DAYO databases. DAYO applications all have multiple indexes, and because it is recommended that they be reindexed at least once daily, DAYO Index was created to simplify this process. Product: DAYO PASSWORDS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 450k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO modules. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Security, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOIDE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYIDE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOIDE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: Provides DAYO Business Application users with a system of database security through the use of passwords. Its use is optional, but recommended in areas where more than one person has access to the data. Product: Early Bird Great Full-Featured Reminder/Calendar Program. See full description on page 79. Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! The real Batch Language you wish DOS had. See full description on page 65. Product: HyperPAD The HyperMedia Platform for MS-DOS. See full description on page 273. Product: PREP Create Run-Time Mult-Choice Tests/Drills. See full description on page 300. Chapter 8, "Business" 214 8.15 Other Product: DAYO LOOKUP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 450K RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO Modules. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support, Security. Look for: DAYOLE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOLE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 270k Description: A routine for DAYO users to view data from any DAYO database or dBase (tm) compatible database (.DBF). No editing is allowed. This provides a 'safe' tool for users that do not have the need to make changes to the databases. Has multi-level passwords. Product: DAYO SMART REPORTS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYORE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYORE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYORE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: Contains many reports/routines that will help you manage your purchasing, inventory, invoices, backorders, sales, and your databases. There are MANY Reports, Lists and Routines included in Smart Reports, ie: Single Warehouse, Valuation Expanded, ReOrder, Late PO, Margin (History), Vendor List, Customer List, Inventory Item List, Expenses List, Warehouse Adjustments, HP Laser Pull Sheet, Available Inventory, GL Posting Problems, View Reports On Screen, and MANY more! Product: Ethics Awareness [***] Ethical Decision Making for business. See full description on page 358. Product: KICK Motivational/Inspirational Messages. See full description on page 160. Product: PCStat Easy to use statistical report program. See full description on page 256. Chapter 9, "Finances" 215 Chapter 9 Finances See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 135); Mathematics (page 254); Business (page 172). 9.1 Stock trading & analysis Product: Capital Gainz [***] Investment portfolio manager. See full description on page 229. Product: PC Chart (CGA/HGC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA or Hercules monitor; 512k RAM. Modem optional. Author: Guru Systems Ltd., 604-299-1010 Registration: $99.00 Version: 1.4 (01-01-92) User benefits: 30 data files (DOW 30 Industrials), data conversion utility program (Supports Prodigy and Telescan 2000), high-quality spiral-bound manual. Look for: PCC14*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; PCC14.ZIP in INVFORUM forum LIB 12 on CompuServe; PCC14.ZIP in INVESTOR'S RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 335k Description: Bullish on the market? Or bearish? This program will help you decide! It brings you a comprehensive set of technical analysis tools to help you decide when to buy and sell stocks and commodities. Mathematical algorithms help you determine what action to take. The spreadsheet-like interface permits easy editing and manual updating of up to 400 price files. For anyone who prefers automatic updating, Lets you use All- Quotes, Dial/Data, and GEnie to get price updates via modem. Chapter 9, "Finances" 216 Product: PC-CHART (EGA/VGA) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA monitor, 512k RAM. Modem optional. Author: Guru Systems Ltd., 604-299-1010 Registration: $99.00 Version: 1.4 (01-01-92) User benefits: 30 data files (Dow 30 Industrials), data conversion utility program which supports Prodigy and Telescan 2000, high-quality spiral-bound manual. Look for: PCC14C*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; PCC14C.ZIP in INVFORUM forum LIB 12 on CompuServe; PCC14C.ZIP in INVESTORS' RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 324k Description: Bullish on the market? Or Bearish? This program will help you decide! It brings you a comprehensive set of technical analysis tools to help you decide when to buy and sell stocks and commodities. Mathematical algorithms help you determine what actions to take. The spreadsheet-like interface permits easy editing and manual updating of up to 400 price files. For anyone who prefer automatic updating. Lets you use All-Quotes, Dial/Data, and GEnie to get price updates via modem. Product: PRO$TOCK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Prodigy software. Hard disk. Author: Gateway Software Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.5 (05-01-91) User benefits: One free update - set of disks - Latest version. Look for: PROS15.ZIP on BBSs; PROS15.ZIP in IBMCON forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; PROS15.ZIP in IBM 615;3 RTC LIB 6 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This software package compatible with Prodigy software lets you: v/ Define off-line up to 9 different lists of more than 1,000 stock quotes (also bonds and mutual funds) v/ Create lists of stocks symbols from scratch, or from Metastock files v/ Download daily in unattended mode predefined list of stock quotes v/ Browse, print and convert stock quotations (spreadsheet, Lotus 1-2-3, Quicken 4.0) C source kit included so you can write your own conversion program. Chapter 9, "Finances" 217 Product: Stable - Technical Graphs Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: WINTERRA Software Group, 303-470-6323 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.00 (09-25-91) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual; support via phone/fax/CompuServe; special offer free CompuServe IntroPak; major upgrade/feature pre-release notification; beta test eligibility. Look for: STABLE10.ZIP on BBSs; STABLE.ZIP in INVFORUM forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 138k Description: A powerful, yet easy to use technical analysis program written specifically for the Microsoft Windows environment. Combines some of the more popular technical analysis indicators - with the graphical capabilities of Windows - to display and print quality indicator studies used to analyze stocks, bonds, options, etc. A unique chart "slider" allows quick comparisons of important indicator events across all graphs. Reads MetaStock(TM) v2.5 and ASCII data files. Product: $tokTraX Stock portfolio and charting system. See full description on page 230. Product: Total Investor for 1-2-3 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Lotus 1-2-3 v2.0 or better, or Quattro Pro. Author: Hughes Financial Services, 603-598-4676 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.01A (06-01-91) User benefits: Latest version mailed out along with one year of data for all stocks in the DJIA. Support by phone and on CIS. Look for: TI123.ARC on BBSs (call 312-280-8565 to download it at no charge); TI123.ARC in LOTUS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: An integrated portfolio management and technical analysis tool for the Lotus 1-2-3 and Quattro Pro environments. The program keeps track of securities, charts stocks and makes buy/sell decisions based on technical indicators. These indicators include moving averages, relative strength, momentum, RSI, and many others. Total Investor maintains current and historical quotes. Utility products are available from HFS to link Total Investor to Compuserve, DJN/R, and FNN Signal. Chapter 9, "Finances" 218 Product: Total Investor for Symphony Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor; modem. Lotus Symphony v1.1 or better. Author: Hughes Financial Services, 603-598-4676 Registration: $50.00 Version: 2.01 (06-01-91) User benefits: Latest version mailed out along with one year of data for all stocks in the DJIA. Support by phone and on CIS. Look for: TISYM.ARC on BBSs (call 312-280-8565 to download it at no charge); TISYM.ARC in LOTUS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: An integrated portfolio management and technical analysis template for use with Lotus Symphony. The program can be used to keep track of securities, chart stocks, and make buy/sell decisions based on technical indicators. These indicators include moving averages, momentum, relative strength, RSI, and many others. Total Investor updates both current quotes for your portfolio and historical quotes for charting and analysis through Dow Jones News Retrieval. Product: YieldBook Bond Pricing Calculator. See full description on page 231. 9.2 Personal finances See also: Business, Business finances (page 172). Product: AMORTZ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Oregon Software Group, 503-643-0915 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.30 (06-30-91) User benefits: One year free upgrading, unlimited support. Look for: AMORTZ13.ZIP on BBSs (call 503-297-4070 to download it at no charge); AMORTZ.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe; AMORTZ13.ZIP in IBM PC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 110k Description: A very "User Friendly" financial loan system designed to be useful and understandable to everyone - from teens trying to swing a car loan to CPAs working on million dollar deals. It can calculate any of the loan variables (Principal, Interest Rate, Payment Amount or Number of Payments), immediately show loan totals, and then generate "Payback" schedules (on screen or hardcopy) by year. Try it on your monthly mortgage payment to see what a dramatic difference $50 per month can make! Product: C.A.R.S. [***] The Complete Automobile Reporting System. See full description on page 173. Chapter 9, "Finances" 219 Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 351. Product: HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Brentson Worrell, 813-886-2282 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.21 (05-20-91) User benefits: Latest version disk, bypass Shareware screen, tech support by phone or mail, future upgrades for greatly reduced price. Look for: HBMS421.ZIP on BBSs; HBMS42.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe; HBMS421.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 150k Description: An easy to use financial record-keeping and reporting system, offering complete flexibility by way of user design. It has a simple & fast data entry method, and extensive screen & printed reports. Also included are checkbook reconciliation and printing, fiscal year support, transaction editing ability, budgeting, and automatic entries via "templates". A special "Test Drive" through the included sample data will introduce you to what the program has to offer. Product: LOANS & SAVINGS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.01 (06-21-91) User benefits: Six months of support, latest version on disk. Look for: LO&SA1.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 80k Description: Figure loans, loan by payment, payoff, savings. Reports total amount, total interest, total input or output on menu screen or optionaly to printer. A calculator to assist you with your figures and help screens. * Plan your savings strategy. * Know before you buy what the real cost is. * Know how much will you save if you payoff now. * Find out what you afford to buy. Product: PC-DEAL Double Entry Ledger Accounting System. See full description on page 175. Product: Peronal Record Keeper Storage of personal and family information. See full description on page 353. Chapter 9, "Finances" 220 Product: TAX91 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Epson FX/LQ,IBM Proprinter,or HP LaserJet. Author: F. Roland Bjorklund, 301-645-6819 Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.0 (01-01-92) User benefits: State program for 10 or more states. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 360k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Allows tax preparers and individuals to prepare Federal Form 1040 U.S. Individual Tax Returns including more than 34 supporting schedules and forms. An IRS approved signature 1040 for EPSON FX/LQ,IBM Proprinter,or HP Laserjet. State programs for registered uses. Pulldown menus, mouse support, and context help. A natural method of entering and reviewing tax data including scrolling forms, and single button switching between forms. Popup Calculator. Fees schedule. Front page. Editor's note: The author claims to release yearly updates for this software around December/January. Product: Total Investor for 1-2-3 Portfolio Manager/Technical Analysis Template. See full description on page 217. Product: Total Investor for Symphony Portfolio Manager/Technical Analysis Template. See full description on page 217. 9.2.1 Finances & budgets Product: ACCEL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: JSOFT, 612-823-7197 Registration: $14.95 Version: 1.0 (11-01-91) User benefits: One year phone/BBS support, printed manual and disk. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 30k Description: This menu driven program provides comparisons 4 different ways of accelerating payments on a mortgage: paying a fixed amount extra per month, paying the next month(s)'principal with no maximum extra, paying the next month(s)' principal with a maximum extra and paying bi-weekly. It has 5 different menu options, 3 of which evaluate accelerated mortgage options, an option to view the program documentation or print it and an option to return to DOS. Chapter 9, "Finances" 221 Product: Cash Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 320k RAM. Author: Adrian-Thomas Developments, Inc., 613-837-0684 Registration: $29.95 Version: 1.21S (01-01-91) User benefits: EGA/VGA Color Graphics, Popup Calculator/Calendar, Free technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CASHC.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Manage your Checking, Savings or Charge Accounts the Fast and Easy way. Enter your transactions in pop up windows while viewing your Checkbook Register. Recall your frequently used transactions. Be reminded when payments and deposits are due, with optional advanced notification. Search for transactions forwards or backwards. Split transactions. Transfer funds between accounts. Balance your accounts. Generate reports. View bar and pie charts. Batch printing of checks on matrix or laser printers. Product: "Cheque-It-Out" Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.1C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version of the program, printed/bound manual, graphics, pop-up calculator, import/export, mouse support, account reconciliation module, automated year-end closing and financial utilities module. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CIO.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 235k Description: A menu-driven, double-entry, personal accounting system combining powerful bookkeeping methods with an easy-to-use, full-featured design. Some features include passwords, pop-up windows, context sensitive help, full range of accountant-ready reports and pre/post dated transactions. Supports any checks and any printers. Tracks income, expenses, assets, liabilities, budgets and net worth. Works under Windows. Manage your money like a financial whiz! Chapter 9, "Finances" 222 Product: EASY BANKING [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 384k RAM. Author: The Durol Company, 604-524-1765 Registration: $28.50 Version: 1.2 (01-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 600k Description: Simple to use yet sophisticated menu driven system for managing business or personal banking information. Pop up windows on screen help, bottom line prompts and a manual on disk for easy use. Track checks, withdrawals, deposits and automatic monthly payments or deposits. With up to 98 expense categories and up to 98 accounts it can generate several hundred statements and reports. Pop up calendar and calculator. Many maintenance and configuration options. Product: EliteCheck Extremely easy checkbook/budget management. See full description on page 228. Product: FPLAN-Captital Needs Planner Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: First Financial Software, 407-352-2529 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (04-21-91) st User benefits: Free 800 Phone Support, Free 1 Upgrade, 50% off other Upgrades, 20% off other FPLAN progs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 323k Description: A total capital needs (life insurance) planner designed for easy use. Included are automatic demonstrations for each of the functions to familiarize you with the program. All of your data, from a comprehensive questionnaire, can be entered into the program to determine the status of your desired capital needs situation and printed out. Great for helping you achieve the optimum situation for support of dependents in case of premature death. Chapter 9, "Finances" 223 Product: FPLAN-Education Funding Planner Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: First Financial Software, 407-352-2529 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (04-21-91) st User benefits: Free 800 Phone Support, Free 1 Upgrade. 50% off other Upgrades, 20% off other FPLAN Progs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 335k Description: A total college funding planner designed for easy use. Included are automatic demonstrations for each of the functions to familiarize you with the program. All of your data from a comprehensive questionnaire, can be entered into the program to determine the status of your desired college funding situation and printed out. Great for helping you achieve your college funding goals. Product: FPLAN-Income Protection Planner Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: First Financial Software, 407-352-2529 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (04-21-91) st User benefits: Free 800 Phone Support, Free 1 Upgrade, 50% off other Upgrades, 20% off other FPLAN progs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 296k Description: A total income protection (disability) planner designed for easy use. Included are automatic demonstrations for each of the functions to familiarize you with the program. All of your data, from a comprehensive questionnaire, can be entered into the program to determine the status of your desired income protection status, if disabled and printed out. Great for helping you achieve the optimum financial situation for income protection. Product: FPLAN-Personal Financial Plnr Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: First Financial Software, 407-352-2529 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (04-21-91) st User benefits: Free 800 Phone Support, Free 1 Upgrade, 50% off other upgrades, 20% off other FPLAN Progs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 660k Description: A total financial analysis planner designed for easy use. All of your data, from a comprehensive questionnaire, can be entered into the program to determine the status of your personal financial situationconcerning: Budgeting (Income & Chapter 9, "Finances" 224 Expenses), Balance Sheet (Assets & Liabilities), and Net Worth. Economic Assumptions (Inv Rates, Inflation & Taxes). College Funding Requirements, Retirement, Captial Needs & Income Protection Analysis included. Great for helping achieve financial planning goals. Product: FPLAN-Retirement Planner Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: First Financial Software, 407-352-2529 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (04-21-91) st User benefits: Free 800 Phone Support, Free 1 Upgrade, 50% off other Upgrades, 20% off other FPLAN Progs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 335k Description: A total retirement planner designed for easy use. Included are automatic demonstrations for each of the functions to familiarize you with the program. All of your data, from a comprehensive questionnaire, can be entered into the program to determine the status of your desired retirement situation and printed out. Great for helping you achieve your retirement goals. Product: Loan Amortization Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Registration, newsletter. Look for: LOAN.EXE on BBSs; LOAN.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: Calculates payment for any amortized loan, paid by week, month, year or other periods. Calculates and prints a full amortization table. Also produces a loan comparison table by interest rate and payoff period. Chapter 9, "Finances" 225 Product: Money Smith Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse. Author: Money Smith Systems Registration: $29.95 Version: 1.2 (09-15-91) User benefits: Latest disk; Coupon for free upgrade to next version through Dec 31 1992; 90 days support with money back if not satisfied. Look for: SMITH12A.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); SMITH.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: A full featured double entry home accounting system for Windows. Powerful point and press help and a toolbar make it a snap to use. Windows setup program and help included. Includes budgeting, investment tracking, and full reporting of assets, income, liabilities and expenses. Up to 200 accounts per file and 32,000 transactions. Reports include investments, net worth, income, budgeting, tax summary and check reconciliation. Dynamic graphs for each type of account and groups of accounts. Product: THE MORTGAGE MISER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. IBM compatible printer. Hard disk recommended. Author: Practical Solutions, 206-868-3336 Registration: $39.95 Version: 1.3 (01-15-92) User benefits: Latest version, 90 days free support, notification of new upgrades and programs as released. Look for: MISER.ZIP on BBSs (call 800-659-8750 to download it at no charge). Download size: 92k Description: A powerful planning tool designed to assist people in developing their own loan strategies. You can quickly and easily build, save and revise models to make your own comparisons on new loans, refinance and acceleration options. Solve for unknown interest rate, term, payment or principal amount. Use the "What If" variables to discover the dynamic effects of prepayments to principal in terms of interest savings. Provides the answers homeowners really need. Chapter 9, "Finances" 226 Product: My Little Realm [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk, CGA monitor. Author: My Little Realm Registration: $40.00 Version: 1.0 (04-01-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support; newsletter. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 2000k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This menu-driven system lets you balance your checkbook; monitor charge card expenditures; query those files; track and total savings accounts; create name/address/phone database to print labels, address envelopes, look up phone numbers, find services (like Yellow Pages); make personal library for books, compact disks, video tapes, etc.; create "memory" records to help locate important documents like wills, Savings Bonds, passports, anything; backup and retrieve your files; and more! Product: PC-GL General Ledger General Ledger. See full description on page 176. Product: PCBUDGET [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: ProLogic Software, 513-677-1754 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.5 (03-24-92) User benefits: Printed manual, next version free, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCBDGT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 339k Description: A simple and organized budgeting tool which can be used as a simple checkbook manager or as a detailed record keeping and tracking home accounting system. You can keep track of your checking accounts, bank accounts, assets, expenses, incomes, credit cards, loans, and bills. Can estimate your income taxes, remind you of upcoming payments, print your checks, and display a variety of reports. Completely menu driven with mouse support and on-line help. Chapter 9, "Finances" 227 Product: Point & Shoot Home Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 320k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.0 (09-01-88) User benefits: Disk with latest version, manual, free support and update notices. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PASH20.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 120k Description: A collection of dedicated databases for complete home budgeting and accounting, tracking of home maintenance, home inventory and important record tracking, name and address tracking, and vehicle maintenance recordkeeping. A full-featured financial calculation system is included. This is not simply a home budgeting or checkbook program like so many others, this is a comprehensive home management system. Product: Savings Account Management Prg. Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: M. P. Data, 615-349-7744 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.0 (06-22-89) User benefits: Printed manual, current version, reduced price on future upgrades, notification of upgrades and other M.P.Data software. Look for: SAVINGS*.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: Maintains records for a savings account. Transactions include deposits, withdrawals, auto-teller deposits and withdrawals, interest, and service charges. Current balance is readily displayed. Numerous reports, including several ways to list transactions, expenditure summary in table form, and account summary report. Product: WinCheck Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse strongly recommended. Author: Wilson WindowWare, Inc., 206-937-9335 Registration: $69.99 Version: 3.0A (03-15-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, tech support, 90-day money back gaurantee. Look for: WCK30A.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-935-5198 to download it at no charge); WCK30A.ZIP in WINAPA forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 350k Description: A new generation checkbook management program for the home and small business market. It has stunning visuals and 3-D effects. Transactions such as check writing, saving account transactions, deposits, interest accrued, cash machine advances and much more are all included. Designed to manage any number Chapter 9, "Finances" 228 of accounts. Data can be exported to Excel, 123, or dBase. It can print checks and reports. Former Quicken users can easily update to WinCheck with our new conversion program. 9.2.2 Checkbook managers Product: Checkbook Management Program Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: M. P. Data, 615-349-7744 Registration: $35.00 Version: 5.03 (05-07-90) User benefits: Printed manual, current version, reduced price on future upgrades, notification of upgrades and other M.P.Data software. Look for: CHECKS*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 400k Description: Eases checkbook maintenance. Transactions include checks, deposits, auto-teller deposits and withdrawals, interest, and bank and service charges. Current balance displayed often. Prints checks on any printer and any check form. Numerous reports, including several ways to list transactions, expenditure and income summaries in a table form, and account summary report. Product: DJ-CHECK [***] Print checks on DeskJet printers. See full description on page 50. Product: EASY BANKING [***] Business or Personal Banking Information Mgr. See full description on page 221. Product: EliteCheck Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Taewoong Jeon Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.1a (10-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, a free upgrade, upgrade notices, 90-day technical support, 30-day return policy no questions asked. Look for: ECS11A.EXE on BBSs; ECS11A.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 210k Description: A checkbook/budget manager for home/small business use. Spreadsheet-style Register. Extremely easy to use, yet powerful. v/ edits directly in the check register v/ add, delete, change, clear, void & unvoid transactions v/ reconciliation v/ print income/budget statement v/ pull-down menu Chapter 9, "Finances" 229 v/ context-sensitive help v/ up to 30 accounts, 32,767 transactions per account v/ 4 separate category sets, up to 100 categories for each v/ up to 100 recurrent payees Product: FASTFILE Laptop database for business, school, home. See full description on page 141. Product: QPACS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard A. Williams, 815-455-6333 Registration: $22.00 Version: 3.2 (01-01-92) User benefits: Master disks, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QPACS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; QPACS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 6 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: Designed to provide financial management functions for individuals and families. The following functions are provided: checkbook entries for up to nine bank accounts; check printing with a recurring check file; check registers; budget entry and actual-to-budget reports; ability to record and track assets, liabilities, and investments; net worth calculation and printout; index card file and a household inventory file. Product: WinCheck Personal Finance Manager for WIndows 3.0. See full description on page 227. 9.3 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: $tokTraX Stock portfolio and charting system. See full description on page 230. Chapter 9, "Finances" 230 9.4 Portfolio management Product: Capital Gainz [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: DBLinx, 919-469-5196 Registration: $39.00 Version: 3.0 (02-24-92) User benefits: Printed manual, free upgrade, support, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CPGNZ*.ZIP in INVFOR forum LIB 9 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 550k Description: A portfolio manager for both small investors and professional investment managers. Ideal for a 'dollar-cost averaging' strategy. Record purchases, sales, dividends, capital gains; calculate gain/loss and total return; view or print information for one or more securities and over a range of dates; reinvest dividends; record stock splits; execute sales of multiple purchases using FIFO, LIFO, max gain, max loss, specific ID, average cost; determine allocation; generate tax forms. 300+ page manual. Product: Money Smith Home Accounting Package for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 224. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Art [***] Cataloging system for all types of art. See full description on page 323. Product: $tokTraX Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Hard disk; CGA or AT&T graphics. Author: Stoktrax Systems Registration: $49.00 Version: 4.05 (02-24-92) User benefits: Registration code, six months support, guarantee. Look for: STX405.ZIP on BBSs; STX405.ZIP in INV:STOCKS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; STX405.ZIP in INVESTORS RTC LIB 4 on GEnie. Download size: 596k Description: Complete stock investment program that provides all the features that most investors will ever need: manage up to 200 portfolios, with summary and detailed reports; excellent graphics can chart over 8 years of daily data; database of 8000+ names & symbols; statistical data analysis; two broker commission estimators; conversion utility translates data captured from CompuServe, GEnie, Prodigy, and others; extensive mouse support; much more! Users in over 40 U.S. and 6 foreign states. Chapter 9, "Finances" 231 9.5 Finance utilities Product: AFFORD IT??? Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Garrett Krueger Software Development, 612-776-9942 Registration: $22.00 Version: 3.02 (08-22-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Look for: AFFORD.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge). Download size: 256k Description: A super calculation system which you MUST have if you SAVE money. Determines future values on annuities and fixed principles. It will track your loans and calculate loan payment amounts using standard amortization and/or fixed principle reductions. The Rule of 78's is used to find the payoff amount on a loan. If you are living from your savings account, it will tell how long money will last and how much can be withdrawn. Includes on-screen "pocket" calculator usable with DOS too. Product: YieldBook Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Compound Solutions Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.2 (02-17-92) User benefits: Three months mail support; bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; YB.ZIP in INVFORUM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: Calculates prices and yields on corporate, muncipal and US Government bonds to either the call date or maturity in accordance with security industry standards. 9.6 Other Product: AMORTIZATION TABLE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $29.95 Version: 3.52 (04-26-91) User benefits: Lates version with printed manual. Look for: AMRTABLE (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 130k Description: A 360 day year loan amortization program that calculates and prints amortization schedules for loans up to $999,999,999.00. Does schedules for 1, 2, 4, 12, 24, 26 or 52 payments per year. Prints either full or end-year-total-only schedules. Creates regular, interest-only, and discounted loan schedules with simple APR (equal payment date interval) calculation. Chapter 9, "Finances" 232 Additional 'Principal-Only' payments may be added. Supports dot matrix or laser printers. Product: AS-EASY-AS Extraordinary Spreadsheet. See full description on page 135. Product: Charge Account Management Prog. Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: M. P. Data, 615-349-7744 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.11 (11-08-89) User benefits: Printed manual, current version, reduced price on future upgrades, notification of upgrades and other M.P.Data software. Look for: CHARGE*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: Helps you keep a handle on your credit cards. Up to 50 charge accounts may be managed by this program. Transactions include charges, payments, interest, and credits. Numerous reports can be limited to a single account or all accounts and include several ways to list transactions, an expenditure summary table (by month and budget category), and an account summary listing giving the bottom line for each account. Product: PAYMENT BOOK WRITER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $19.95 Version: 2.0 (04-13-91) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual. Look for: PMTBOOK (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 86k Description: Prints payment coupon books for either the loan company, or personal lender. The books can be printed on either 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper then cut on a trimming board, or on 8-1/2 x 3-1/2 perfed paper. Prints your letterhead, increments date, and prints final payment amount along with a small disclaimer/ disclosure statement on each page. When finished, simply tear off the right tractor margins, leave the left margins on, then staple the left margins along with a cover of your choice. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 233 Chapter 10 Engineering See also: Graphics, CAD/CAM applications (page 309). 10.1 Industrial engineering Product: ALPS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $0.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: The entry menu into the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It acts as program or process controller for the 20 programs within the tool box & alerts the operator when a module called for is not on the hard disk. This program is the only one in the I E Tool Box that has a registration reminder screen. To properly evaluate the I E Tool Box, all 20 programs are required. Product: ALPS(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $0.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: The entry menu into the Personal Consultant. It acts as program or process controller for the 18 programs within the system & alerts the operator when a module called for is not on the hard disk. This program is the only one in the Personal Consultant that has a registration reminder screen. To properly evaluate the Personal Consultant, all 18 programs are required. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 234 Product: Architectural Engineering Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 34k Description: AE is an adjunct to the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It is the initializer for PC- KEY DRAW, where an ALPS custom library of architectural symbols can be used for facility drawings from layout planning to repair & alteration development. Here also, work station unit modules can be made & stored to simplify drawing detailed layouts, or operation requirements. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: CNC-Transedit A CNC Transfer/File manager/Editor/Math prog. See full description on page 251. Product: Complement & Schedules Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE Tool Box. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 87k Description: Allows development of a data base of complement information most often needed by managers to manage the operation. This data base can report on seniorities for bidding purposes. It can also be used for developing weekly work schedules, showing variations to the normal schedule for vacation, sickness, etc., plus other than fulltime regulars. Proper evaluation of the IE Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 235 Product: Complement & Schedules(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 87k Description: Allows development of a data base of complement information most often needed by managers to manage the operation. This data base can report on seniorities for bidding purposes. It can also be used for developing weekly work schedules, showing variations to the normal schedule for vacation, sickness, etc., plus other than full time regulars. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Custodial Requirements Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 84k Description: A module within the Facilities Management section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops workhour requirements by operation. It can be used to develop employee work assignments when used with a detailed CAD layout drawing, showing blocked out assignments coded with cleaning needs & freqs.. Also builds fringe benefits into workhours to allow development of overall staffing requirements. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 236 Product: Custodial Requirements(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 84k Description: A module within the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It develops workhour requirements by operation. It can be used to develop employee work assignments when used with a detailed CAD layout drawing, showing blocked out assignments coded with cleaning needs & frequencies. Also builds fringe benefits into workhours to allow development of overall staffing requirements. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Decision Analysis Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: Allows alternative analysis in all areas of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops discounted differential cash flows, showing benefit/cost ratios, & ROI or IRR can be developed. Building salvage values (w/decay & obsolescence) can be developed. Amortization tables (incl. accelerated pay- off strategies), & straight line or sum of the years depreciation tables can be developed. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 237 Product: Decision Analysis(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP] forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: Allows alternative analysis in all areas of the Personal Consultant. It develops discounted differential cash flows, showing benefit/cost ratios, & ROI or IRR can be developed. Building salvage values (w/decay & obsolescence) can be developed. Amortization tables (incl. accelerated pay-off strategies), & straight line or sum of the years depreciation tables can be developed. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Easy Project Project Management Software. See full description on page 199. Product: EE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: EE is included in the Industrial Engineers Tool Box as a library initializer & instruction for a customized electronics library of symbols created by ALPS Software in PC-KEY DRAW. Schematic diagrams can be generated. Proper evaluation of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 238 Product: Flow Process Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: A module within the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops tables to track material through operations used for one component, then initializes PC- KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software customized process chart symbol library to draw a flow process chart. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Flow Process(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: A module within the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It develops tables to track material through operations used for one component, then initializes Draft Choice to use an ALPS Software customized process chart symbol library to draw a flow process chart. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Furniture & Equipment Survey Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 63k Description: A module within the FMS section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It catalogs furniture & equipment by operation, and allows assignment of work station units to each operation. This data is useful also in developing operation requirements, equipment needs and costs by operation &/ or floor. The Work Chapter 10, "Engineering" 239 Station Unit by operation data is useful in developing standardized detail drawings in a CAD system. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Furniture, Equipment Survey(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 63k Description: A module within the FMS section of the Personal Consultant. It catalogs furniture & equipment by operation & allows assignment of work station units to each operation. This data is useful also in developing operation requirements, equipment needs and costs by operation &/or floor. The Work Station Unit by operation data is useful in developing standardized detail drawings in a CAD system. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Graphical Representation Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 47k Description: A module within the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It allows visualization of data developed in Layout Planning, Furniture & Equipment Survey & Overhead Cost programs. Scaled output is in calibration charts, space utilization, square foot cost/operation, equipment cost/operation & more. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 240 Product: Graphical Representation(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 47k Description: A module within the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It allows visualization of data developed in Layout Planning, Furniture & Equipment Survey & Overhead Cost programs. Scaled output is in calibration charts, space utilization, square foot cost/opera- tion, equipment cost/ operation & more. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Layout Planning Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: A module of the FMS of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It aids in efficient & optimum use of space, reducing operating costs through reduced walking time, improved ability to supervise, improved communications between operations & improved ability to share manpower & equipment. It can identify needs for space &/or furniture & equipment, when used with Furniture & Equipment Survey. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 241 Product: Layout Planning(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: . Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: A module of the FMS of the Personal Consultant. It aids in efficient & optimum use of space, reducing operating costs through reduced walking time, improved ability to supervise, improved communications between operations & improved ability to share manpower & equipment. It can identify needs for space &/or furniture & equipment, when used with Furniture & Equipment Survey. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Man/machine Process Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: A module in the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops tables to track man & machine utilization & downtimes, then initializes PC-KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software custom process chart library to draw a man/ machine process chart. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Man/Machine Process(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: A module in the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It develops tables to track man & machine utilization & down times, then initializes Draft Choice to use an ALPS Software custom process chart library to draw a man/ Chapter 10, "Engineering" 242 machine process chart. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Methods Time Measurement Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 68k Description: MTM is a module in the Work Measurement Section of the Indust- rial Engineers Tool Box. It should only be used by a cert- ified analyst, and as such, does not include the TMU chart supplied by the MTM Association. It does all the grunt work after the analyst fills in the frequencies, TMU's, & motion descriptions. It takes the data developed in element or methods analysis into summary form. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Methods Time Merasurement(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 68k Description: A module in the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It should only be used by a certified analyst, and as such, does not include the TMU chart supplied by the MTM Association. It does all the grunt work after the analyst fills in the frequencies, TMU's & motion descriptions. It takes the data developed in element or methods analysis into summary form. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 243 Product: Operation Process Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: A module of the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It collects data for an operation process chart, showing the overall actions of producing a product through operations with materials used. Then it initializes PC- KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software custom process chart library to draw an operation process chart. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Operation Process(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: A module of the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It collects data for an operation process chart, showing the overall actions of producing a product through operations with materials used. Then it initializes Draft Choice to use an ALPS Software custom process chart symbols library to draw an operation process chart. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Operator Process Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: A module in the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It collects data to show right & left hand motions used in performing a task (does not use Therbligs), then it initializes PC-KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software custom process symbol library to draw an operator chart (which can Chapter 10, "Engineering" 244 also be used as task description on the job). Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Operator Process(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: A module in the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It collects data to show right & left hand motions used in performing a task (does not use Therbligs), then it initializes Draft Choice to use an ALPS Software custom process symbol library to draw an operator chart (which can also be used as a task description on the job). Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Overhead Cost Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 57k Description: A module within the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It pulls data developed in FES & CLN into overhead cost data by operation. It also allows data for utilities, facility cost, taxes, insurance, etc. to be prorated by operation. It doesn't attempt to develop data accurate to the penny, but rather develops trends to point out possible areas of concern in overhead cost management. Proper of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 245 Product: Overhead Cost(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ amil support. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 57k Description: A module within the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It pulls data developed in FES & CLN into overhead cost data by operation. It also allows data for utilities, facility cost, taxes, insurance, etc. to be prorated by operation. It doesn't attempt to develop data accurate to the penny, but rather develops trends to point out possible areas of concern in overhead cost management. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Space Relationship Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPS3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 43k Description: The final module in the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It puts combined flow & sevice affinities from Layout Planning in rank order in a table to be used for CAD drawings of block layouts. It also provides the length of the side of a square of the operation square footage, as a starting place for the analyst to run from a square to shape of best fit. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 246 Product: Space Relationship(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: ALPPC3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 43k Description: The final module in the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It puts combined flow and service affinities from Layout Planning in rank order in a table to be used for CAD drawings of block layouts. It also provides the length of the side of a square of the operation square footage, as a starting place for the analyst to run from a square to shape of best fit. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Statistical Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: Rounds out the Industrial Engineers Tool Box, as each of the study areas require statistical support. It sets up random sampling schedules. Universal standard mean is used to avoid bias. The program allows analysis of normal distribution, 't' & chi square. For those who can't let go of tables, help screens provide 's','t'& chi suare values. The program can also perform regression & correlation analysis. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 247 Product: Statistical(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: Rounds out the Personal Consultant, as each of the study areas require statistical support. It sets up random sampling schedules. Universal standard mean is used to avoid bias. The program allows analysis of normal distribution, `t' & chi square. For those who can't let go of tables, help screens provide `s', `t' & chi square values. The program can also perform regression & correlation analysis. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: TRIG-IT & GEO-DIM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.01 (06-21-91) User benefits: Six months of support and latest version on disk. Look for: TI&GD1.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 120k Description: TRIG-IT Give two known values of a right angle triangle and Trig-it reports the remaining values. Reports the angle in decmial and in degrees minutes seconds and tenths of seconds. Displays the triangle on screen so that you can see how it looks. GEO-DIM Give one known value of a geometric shape and Geo-dim reports the remaining values. Displays the geometric shape on screen also. Product: Value Engineering Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 72k Description: A part of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box, while basically here for the trained analyst, can be used by one who follows the menus to select the VE team, develop functional activity simplifications, & compare alternatives. The trained analyst Chapter 10, "Engineering" 248 can use VE & OVAL (Organization Value Analysis Logic) to analyze the office environment for possible down sizing. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Value Engineering(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 72k Description: A part of the Personal Consultant, while basically here for the trained analyst, can be used by one who follows the menu to select the VE team, develop functional activity simplifications, & compare alternatives. The trained analyst can VE & OVAL (Organization Value Analysis Logic) to analyze the office environment for possible down sizing. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Volume,Hours & Productivity Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor; IE Tool Box. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 77k Description: Develops present & historical data for use in analyzing work place performance by operation & tour. The program allows inclusion of fringe hours for development of staffing needs based on either a level daily average of year to date hours & volume, or an adjusted daily average of ytd hours & volume. The adjustment can be for either volume increase or desired % of productivity increase. Proper evaluation of the IE Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 249 Product: Volume,Hours & Productivity(PC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 77k Description: Develops present & historical data for use in analyzing work place performance by operation & tour. The program allows inclusion of fringe hours for development of staffing needs based on either a level daily average of year to date hours & volume, or an adjusted daily average of ytd hours & volume. The adjustment can be for either volume increase or desired % of productivity increase. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. 10.2 Electrical engineering Product: Easy Project Project Management Software. See full description on page 199. Product: ELECTRON Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.5 (04-23-91) User benefits: Latest program version. No documentation provided due to the type of program. Look for: ELECTRON (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 166k Description: 555 timer design / resistive attenuator design / ammeter & voltmeter design / dB gain or loss / DC Ohms law / parallel resistor calcs / resistor color coding / constant voltage loud speaker design / characteristic impedance of coax / fractional HP motor graphics / 3-phase transformer graphics / calculate inductance or # of turns for coils / true power calculations / find required pump HP / wire size tables / maximum wires in conduit / motor current tables / RPM vs frequence / resonant frequency. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 250 Product: PC-ECAP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 384k RAM. IBM, Epson, or HP LaserJet printer. Author: Circuit Systems, 609-875-5433 Registration: $79.00 Version: 2.01 (02-03-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, mail/phone support. Look for: PC-ECAP2.ZIP on BBSs (call 609-582-4753 to download it at no charge). Download size: 145k Description: This easy to use AC circuit analysis program will calculate magnitude, phase, group delay, impedance, VSWR, and return loss for your circuits. Completely menu driven. Can analyze circuits with up to 40 nodes. Built in full screen editor with "Help". Full screen file selector. Plots high res graphs on- screen or on IBM/Epson 9 or 24 pin or HP LaserJet printers. Supports all video adapters. Even makes bipolar transistor models. Will utilize a math coprocessor if available. 10.3 Civil engineering Product: DICOGO Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: DI Management Corporation, 513-831-4122 Registration: $199.00 Version: 3.0 (09-30-91) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DICOG3.EXE in AUTODESK forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 112k Description: Coordinate geometry program for use with CAD systems or on a stand-alone basis. Can be run from ACAD, and will create a DXF file to import into a drawing. Features include batch command input, command line editing, automatic recording of keyboard commands into a command file, and cross-referenced help. Will annotate lines arcs, and areas. A demonstration batch file is included. Lisp utils included to create command or point files from a drawing. Product: PC-STRAN(tm) [***] 1-,2-,or 3-dimensional STRuctural ANalysis. See full description on page 250. Product: PCBRIDGE(tm) [***] continuous beam structural analysis (bridges). See full description on page 251. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 251 10.4 Structural analysis Product: PC-STRAN(tm) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 448k RAM, CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Joe Murphy, 608-274-1946 Registration: $50.00 Version: 4.31 (04-01-91) User benefits: Master disks, upgrade discounts. Look for: STRAN431.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 369k Description: Performs a 1-,2-, or 3-dimensional structural analysis. Shows graphically the structure mesh, deformed structure, load, shear, moment, rotation and deflection member diagrams on graphics monitors. Powerful features include the ability to handle semi-rigid connections, zoom and rotate viewing angle, calculate member self-weight, extraploation of trapezoid member loads on member length or projected lengths (even on sloping members). Uses an 80x87 if present. Example input files. Product: PCBRIDGE(tm) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM, CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Joe Murphy, 608-274-1946 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.60 (01-01-90) User benefits: Master disks, upgrade discounts. Look for: BRDG260.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 88k Description: Analyses the forces on a continuous beam over simple supports. Allows for differing stiffness and dead load between spans. Gives maximum moment, shear and deflection diagrams (and tabular output) using the 3-moment method. Also gives ENVELOPES for moving loads. Uses a 80x87 if present. Option for AASHTO or user-defined impact factor. Has 8 common vehicles and 10 user-defined vehicles. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 252 10.5 Numerical control Product: CNC-Transedit Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk, CGA monitor, RS-232 serial port. CNC machine or PTR machine able to input/output ASCII or ISO code. Cable described in the READ-CNC.DOC file. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $28.00 Version: 1.1 (12-12-91) User benefits: Latest version on disk and six months of support. Look for: CNCTE1.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 230k Description: A CNC transfer program that stores and identifies up to 1000 program files. Edit program files with cut and paste and search functions with mouse support. Send and receive program files between computer and CNC machine or PTR machine. Print programs and program list with identification. Copy file(s) for backup. Plus TRIG-IT and GEO-DIM and more ... 10.6 Engineering utilities Product: METRIC-X Gov't Reviewed Metric-English Conversion Util. See full description on page 211. 10.7 Software tools 10.7.1 For other Product: HelpPC Quick Reference Utility PC Programmer's reference utility. See full description on page 259. Product: NPS - Nominal Pipe Size Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $29.95 Version: e1.2 (02-08-92) User benefits: Technical support and updates for 60 days. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PIPE12.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 97k Description: NPS displays dimensional, weight and flow capacity data for a wide range of piping materials and sizes. (over 2000 sizes of standard and specialty pipes in over 25 different materials). Easy to use menu driven format with user selectable dimensional units (US, Imperial or metric) and display colors. A must for all piping engineers and students. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 253 10.8 Other Product: NPS - Nominal Pipe Size Displays data for different sizes of pipe. See full description on page 252. Product: ORGANIZE! Professional Books [***] Cataloging system for professional books. See full description on page 204. Product: Plot-Line Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP compatible RS-232 digital plotter. Author: PlotSoft Solutions, 519-925-5468 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7 (01-04-91) User benefits: Unlimited phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; P-LINE.EXE in ADESK forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A command line TSR that can output Hewlett Packard (HP-GL) text files created by other applications to HP or HP compatible RS-232 plotters in the background. Can spool files matching a common mask (ie *.plt) and plot them automatically in the background while you continue to use your computer for other work in the foreground. Works with all HP plotters. Uses the TesSeRact Library for Ram Resident Programs and requires 36K to go resident. Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 254 Chapter 11 Mathematics 11.1 General math Product: Dad's Choice [***] Children's math and graphics program. See full description on page 300. Product: MathAttack Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $7.00 Version: 1.0 (12-22-91) User benefits: Six months of support, a disk and a manual. Look for: MAAT1.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 80k Description: Practice your math skills and if you get the answer correct it will play a little tune. Choice of single or double digit numbers in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Product: Mercury Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Real Software, 408-476-3550 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.06 (07-01-91) User benefits: Latest disk, printed manual, support. Look for: MERCURYZ.EXE on BBSs (call 408-476-1055 to download it at no charge); MRCRY2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe; MERCURY2.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 300k Description: Complete program for equation solving and graphics on the PC. Similar to Borland's Eureka, but with many improvements. Product: Mom's Math [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-442-5652 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.0 (03-03-92) User benefits: Mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MOMSMA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: This math program is for children of all ages. It contains arcade style math games and other modules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and pre-algebra. These modules have multiple learning levels so your child will never outgrow the program. Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 255 Product: TRIG-IT & GEO-DIM Figures trigonometric & geometric dimentions. See full description on page 247. 11.2 Mandelbrot Product: Recursive Realm Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA monitor. Mouse recommended. Author: Austin Software Design, 303-242-7606 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.0 (09-01-91) User benefits: Master disks, bonus pictures, bonus utilities, upgrade discounts. Look for: RR*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; RR*.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: This fractal exploration tool is designed with the user in mind. A mathematical education is not needed to explore its stunning fractal images. Explore 22 equations including the Mandelbrot set, Julia sets, Newton's Method, or Models of Magnetism. Features mouse support, PCX format, 3-D, spheres, jigsaw puzzles, and an easy-to-use menu with help available everywhere. Integer-emulation and Mariani's algorithm make One of the fastest fractal explorers available. 11.3 Statistics Product: FDplot [***] A quick scientific function/data & stat plot. See full description on page 286. Product: KWIKSTAT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.1 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed manual, discounts on new versions, Kwikbits newsletter. Look for: KS21-*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; KS21-*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 600k Description: A menu driven statistical data analysis system designed by professional statisticans. It reads and creates dBASE type files and allows data entry from keyboard as ASCII files. Features include simple descriptive statistics, graphs, t- tests, analysis of variance, crosstabulations, survival analysis and more. Supports missing values. PC Week called it the "Numbers Game Winner." Thousands of users in the U.S. and over 30 countries. Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 256 Product: Lotto Challenger Picks numbers to play and generates tickets. See full description on page 335. Product: PathProj Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: softRX shareware Registration: $25.00 Version: 9103 (03-01-91) User benefits: Newsletter; Answers to Mailed-In Questions on Ridge Theory/Applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RXPATH.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 75k Description: Interactive CGA graphical display of the projection of generalized ridge regression "shrinkage path" statistics (either regression coefficients and the inferior direction or else regressor coordinates) onto any 2-dimensional linear subspace. Select your subspace using any pair of orthogonal direction cosine vectors, then literally watch the inferior direction change as you step along the ridge shrinkage path. A bounce-bar menu helps you select RXridge output files for importing to PathProj. Product: PCStat Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM. Hard disk or 720k floppy drive. Author: PC Information Systems, 702-342-0376 Registration: $45.00 Version: 2.3 (08-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, support. Look for: PCSTAT23.ZIP on BBSs (call 702-849-2207 to download it at no charge); PCSTAT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 305k Description: Superb new descriptive statistics report program for varible data. Easy to use even for statistics or computer novices. Lotus like user interface enhanced with pull-down menus. Sample report. Context sensitive help. Accepts Lotus, ASCII, DIF and prepared dBase data. Manual keying in of data also possible. Professional reports are uncomplicated to comprehend and ideal for many business and industry situations. Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 257 Product: RXridge Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: softRX shareware Registration: $25.00 Version: 9104 (04-01-91) User benefits: Newsletter; Answers to Mailed-In Questions on Ridge Theory/Applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RXRIDG.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 117k Description: Ridge Regression Computations/Graphics System: Performs all calculations for classical, maximum likelihood methods of 2- parameter generalized ridge regression. Handles exact (numerical) singularities as well as statistically ill- conditioned regression prolems. Pop-Up Window/Menus interface with interactive, on-screen annotation of CGA graphics screens. RXridge.EXE automatically writes detailed TRACE output to ASCII files ready for import by RXtraces.EXE and PathProj.EXE. Product: RXtraces Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: softRX shareware Registration: $25.00 Version: 9103 (03-01-91) User benefits: Newsletter; Answers to Mailed-In Questions on Ridge Theory/Applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RXTRAC.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Interactive CGA graphical displays of all 5 types of generalized ridge regression TRACES (i.e. of regression coefficients, scaled mean squared errors, excess eigenvalues, inferior direction cosines, or the shrinkage pattern.) Ideal for ridge training and/or self-paced learning applications where students review RXridge outputs across a wide spectrum of previously-computed numerical examples. A bounce-bar menu helps you select RXridge.EXE output files for importing to RXtraces.EXE. Product: SURVEY POWER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 320k RAM. Author: WISCO Computing, 715-423-8189 Registration: $31.95 Version: 1.00 (01-02-92) User benefits: Latest version, telephone and BBS support. Look for: SURVEYPW.ZIP on BBSs (call 715-435-3855 to download it at no charge). Download size: 94k Description: Create, analyze, and print out complete demographic and correlation results to your surveys, opinion polls and tests. Accepts single choice, multiple choice, rank order, and Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 258 cummulative total type questions. Useful in both business and school environments. Results can be modified before printing. 11.4 Mathematical utilities Product: METRIC-X Gov't Reviewed Metric-English Conversion Util. See full description on page 211. 11.5 Other Product: FDplot [***] A quick scientific function/data & stat plot. See full description on page 286. Chapter 12, "Programming" 259 Chapter 12 Programming 12.1 CASE tools Product: TesSeRact Screen Designer Code-Generator for TCXL. See full description on page 267. 12.2 Desktop tools for programmers Product: ALLY AutoLISP analyzer/Programer's workbench. See full description on page 313. Product: Browse/2 OS/2 file viewer for ASCII and hex data. See full description on page 39. Product: FILE PATCH File manipulation utility. See full description on page 33. Product: HelpPC Quick Reference Utility Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: David Jurgens Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.10 (07-01-91) User benefits: 1 Free Upgrade, 90 day product support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HELPPC.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: A quick reference utility for programmers wishing to spend less time searching for hard to find technical data. It features a hypertext system that can conveniently search for topics such as the syntax of a C function or the cycle time of a 386 instruction. The databases include a myriad of topics (over 1300) from BIOS and DOS interrupts through hardware register formats. All the information a PC programmer could need in one convenient source. Includes both a TSR and command line version. Product: pEDIT PLUS The personal EDITor PLUS. See full description on page 118. Chapter 12, "Programming" 260 Product: Prgmr's Productivity Pack Lite Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Falk Data Systems, 915-584-7670 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.01 (03-25-90) User benefits: Current version on disk, Bonus Disk, free technical support, 60 day money back guarantee, Free CompuServe Introductory Membership, Discounts on other products and publications. Look for: PPLITE.ZIP on BBSs; PPLITE.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 256k Description: Programmer's Calculator providing full shift, rotate, logical, and mathematical operations on full 32-bit values, in decimal, hexadecimal, octal and binary simultaneously. Pop-Up ASCII and Color Attribute Chart. Keystroke Reference Center. Pop-Up DOS Shell and more. Swapping memory-resident version keeps only 7K bytes of normal DOS memory while resident. May also run in stand-alone mode (not memory-resident). Fully customizable. DESQview-aware. Received excellent magazine reviews! Product: Programmer's Productivity Pack Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Falk Data Systems, 915-584-7670 Registration: $79.00 Version: 2.61 (05-12-91) User benefits: Bound printed manual, ASCII Poster Set, Bonus Disk Set, 60 day money back guarantee, free technical support, Free CompuServe Introductory Membership, Discounts on other products and publications. Look for: PPP26*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; PPP26*.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 404k Description: An integrated collection of tools for programmers. Programmer's Calculator which works in decimal, hexadecimal, binary and octal simultaneously. Operations include bit shifts and rotates, AND, NOT, OR, XOR, and more. Full 32-bit values. Pop- Up ASCII and Color Attribute Chart. Keystroke Reference Center. Keystroke Recording and Playback. Lots more. Swapping version keeps only 7K of DOS memory while resident. "Outstanding" "Highly recommended" -- PC World -- Dr. Dobb's Journal Product: WinBatch Windows Batch Language. See full description on page 69. Product: WinEdit Perfect ASCII editor for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 120. Chapter 12, "Programming" 261 12.3 Languages See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 149). 12.3.1 Assembler Product: HelpPC Quick Reference Utility PC Programmer's reference utility. See full description on page 259. Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***] The "easier" make utility. See full description on page 272. 12.3.2 BASIC Product: Convert To Structured BASIC Convert GW to Structured Basic for compiling. See full description on page 276. Product: PBfmt Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Unique Software Registration: $19.95 Version: 1.99 (07-21-91) User benefits: Reduced rate upgrades; notification of major upgrades; tech support by Fax and/or CompuServe Mail. Look for: PB-FMT on BBSs; PB-FMT.EXE in PCVENB forum LIB 12 on CompuServe. Download size: 84k Description: Formats Power Basic Source code the way you want it. * works with or without line #'d source * all structures handled and indented properly * case choices of UPPER, lower, Capital, no change * select case for labels, keywords, variables, sub/fn names * fast formatting option * makes mis-matched IF / END IF's easy to find Product: PBMouse Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. PowerBASIC v2.10. Author: Barry Erick, 717-675-3432 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Source to the PBU file. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PBMICE.EXE in PCVENB forum LIB 12 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: More than just another Mouse Interface for PowerBASIC. This utility includes: * More than 12 text mouse cursors * More than 25 graphics mice cursors * Add your own mouse cursors! * Tie the mouse to the system clock Chapter 12, "Programming" 262 * A tsr routine. * 5 demos show off these features. Full DOC file along with the Include and OBJ code file make up this utility. Product: PBWindows Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. PowerBASIC v2.10 (any sub version). Author: Barry Erick, 717-675-3432 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.5 (09-01-91) User benefits: Source code and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PBWNDO.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 12 on CompuServe; PBWINDOW.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 8 on GEnie. Download size: 110k Description: A wonderful windowing utility. Just include PBWINDOWS.INC in your program and start creating all types of windows and menus. Now supports MOUSE and EGA/VGA 43/50 line modes. * Any size window * Shadows, Transparent and solid * Scrolling * Moving * 12 Title Zones * Recoloring * PopUp * Restore original window * Works with Mono systems * Mouse Support * EGA/VGA 43/50 line * PBWTools Included for system information Product: Q4Tool Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. QuickBASIC 4.x. Author: CareWare, 916-477-6024 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.5 (02-08-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; Q4T15.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 4 on CompuServe; Q4T15.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 8 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: An innovative collection of programming tools for QuickBASIC 4.x. Features a comprehensive selection of mouse functions, a unique windowing routine, fast screen save/restore routines, fast single routine string writes, new pull down bar menu routine, get/set equipment status routines, access to DOS services and more. Contains nearly everything needed to create fast, attractive, mouse driven applications. Demo with source included. Chapter 12, "Programming" 263 Product: Simply Help! EXE/TSR/QuickBASIC Hypertext Help systems. See full description on page 278. Product: STARTREK the Computer Program Teaches programming, using the Star trek game. See full description on page 376. 12.3.3 C Product: CtrlcLib Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Microsoft C, Turbo-C, or Turbo-C++ compiler. Author: Trendtech Corporation, 201-694-8622 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Full C Source Code, NO assembler; Use in your products royalty-free; s,m,c,l model libraries. Look for: CTRLC1.ZIP on BBSs; CTRLC1.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 167k Description: A unique library of user-initiated interrupt management functions for C programmers. Your software products can control all types of user-initiated interrupts and program "breaks": you can trap CTRL-C, CTRL-BREAK, CTRL-2, and ALT-3, eliminate the insidious "^C" displayed on the screen; block the "pause" keys, the prt-screen keys and others. Functions to trap system reset; force a warm/cold reboot. More functions control settings of all 'lock' keys: capslock, numlock, etc. Product: HelpPC Quick Reference Utility PC Programmer's reference utility. See full description on page 259. Product: KEYTREE UTILITIES Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. C compiler. Author: REWSE CONSULTANTS LIMITED Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.10 (08-01-91) User benefits: Technical support by mail. Look for: KEYTREE.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: This set of library routines for C programmers create and maintain randomly accessed files of variable length records. The indexing algorithm requires only sufficient of the record key to ensure uniqueness before reading a record (if you have only one customer whose name starts with Z, you get the record as soon as you type Z). Any number of files may be opened, and each may have up to 10 multi-field keys. Many other features. Chapter 12, "Programming" 264 Product: LiteComm(tm) for Microsoft C Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Microsoft C 5.1 or better. Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730 Registration: $65.00 Version: 6.00 (07-01-91) User benefits: Full source code as well as additional bonus programs. Look for: MCOMM.ZIP on BBSs; MCOMM.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; MCOMM.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 125k Description: Need asynch communications in your application? This is the answer. Makes using communications as simple as reading a file. Supports up to four COM ports simultaneously, even at high speeds. Fullly interrupt driven, yet requires no in-depth technical knowledge. In use by ATT, NASA, GM, AP, and many others. Product: LiteComm(tm) for Turbo C Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo C version 2.0 or better. Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730 Registration: $65.00 Version: 6.00 (07-01-91) User benefits: Full source code as well as additional bonus programs. Look for: TCOMM.ZIP on BBSs; TCOMM.ZIP in BPROGB forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; TCOMM.ZIP in BORLAND RTC LIB 2 on GEnie. Download size: 125k Description: Need asynch communications in your application? This is the answer. Makes using communications as simple as reading a file. Supports up to four COM ports simultaneously, even at high speeds. Fullly interrupt driven, yet requires no in-depth technical knowledge. In use by ATT, NASA, GM, AP, and many others. Product: Multi-level Pull-down Menus Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo C 2.0, Turbo C++, Borland C++, Microsoft C or QuickC. Works with all standard adapters. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.1 (08-01-89) User benefits: Complete source code, which can recompile under any memory model; Voice, BBS and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new versions. Look for: PULLC21.ARC on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); PULC21.ARC in BPROGB forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; PULLC21.ARC in BORLAND RTC LIB 2 on GEnie. Download size: 272k Description: Super multi-level pull-down menu environment. "Look and feel" is similar to the TC++ environment. Fully featured and configurable. Easy fill-in-the-blank concept for development. Chapter 12, "Programming" 265 Has execute, single, and multiple choice menus styles, unlimited slide-up submenus, slide-under data entry windows, help windows, message lines. Complete free-field sequential data entry; pull-down file selection list. Uses QWIKC21 and WNDWC21 (those products' libraries included). Excellent tutorial/docs. Product: Multi-level virtual windows Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo C 2.0, Turbo C++, Borland C++, Microsoft C or QuickC. Works with all standard adapters. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.1 (08-01-89) User benefits: Complete source code, which can recompile under any TP version from 4.0 to 6.0; Voice, BBS and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new versions. Look for: WNDWC21.ARC on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); WNDC21.ARC in BPROGB forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; WNDWC21.ARC in BORLAND RTC LIB 2 on GEnie. Download size: 176k Description: C library for multi-level virtual windows. Create, hide, move, resize, rearrange, zoom and access smoothly. Optional true virtual windows in RAM have phenomonal speeds - even updates overlapped windows on screen without flicker! Self-centering windows work in any row/column configuration. For all IBMs, all text modes, all video pages. Uses the QWIK Screen Utilities (QWIK55.TPU included). Only 13k of code if all 69 routines used! Excellent documentation. Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***] The "easier" make utility. See full description on page 272. Product: QWIK Screen Utilities for C Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo C 2.0, Turbo C++, Borland C++, Microsoft C or QuickC. Works with all standard adapters. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.1 (06-01-89) User benefits: Complete source code, which can recompile under any memory model; Voice, BBS, and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new versions. Look for: QWIKC21.ARC on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); QWKC21.ARC in BPROGB forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; QWIKC21.ARC in BORLAND RTC LIB 2 on GEnie. Download size: 108k Description: C library for direct screen writing on ALL IBMs in ANY text or column mode. Virtual screen capability gives you phenomenal writing speed and power! Includes self-centering, block filling routines - all with or without attributes, view/write all video pages, cursor control, save/restore screen blocks, Chapter 12, "Programming" 266 scroll up/down. This unit contains a PS/2 detection scheme, and supports dual monitors and Hercules. All 43 optimized routines were coded in assembler, and fit in <2.7kb! Excellent documentation. Product: TCXL User Interface Development Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. . Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $50.00 Version: 5.52 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskettes. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCXL-?.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 1000k Description: This development system supplements your compiler's capabilities by providing more than 400 functions which make complex user interfaces simple to program. Also includes data- entry forms, context sensitive help, automatic mouse support, and more. Product: TesSeRact Compression System Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. . Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.00 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskettes. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCOMP.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: Gives you high-speed access to four of the most popular compression algorythms available. In addition to traditional file-to-file compression methods, it allows compressing from file-to-buffer, from buffer-to-file, and from one memory buffer to another. Product: TesSeRact File Management Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. . Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.00 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskettes. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TFILE.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: This indexed file-access system reads/writes dBase-compatible files, and is integrated with TCXL to provide high-level control over data entry/editing. Chapter 12, "Programming" 267 Product: TesSeRact Printer Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. . Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.00 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskettes. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TPRINT.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Provides a hardware-independent method for specifying the appearance of reports and other printed output by arranging each page of output in a buffer and sending it all to the printer. Product: TesSeRact Screen Designer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. . Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.00 (09-09-91) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskettes. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TSD.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 85k Description: An interactive user-interface design tool capable of creating clean, commented TCXL code. Combines windows, forms and menus to allow full-featured program prototyping. Product: TesSeRact TSR Devel. System Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.10 (09-01-89) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskette. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TESS-?.ARC in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 75k Description: This is the standard toolkit for TSR development. This product provides developers with everything needed to create compatible TSRs that are well-behaved in today's complex environment. Chapter 12, "Programming" 268 Product: The Window BOSS & Data Clerk [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. "C" Compiler (Microsoft, Borland, Watcom, Zortech, MIX, Top Speed). Author: Star Guidance Consulting, Inc., 203-574-2449 Registration: $55.00 Version: 7.01 (03-15-92) User benefits: Source code, phone/CompuServe/GEnie/BIX/mail support. Look for: BOSS*.* (multiple files) on BBSs; BOSS*.* in IBMPROG forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe; BOSS*.* in IBM RTC LIB 9 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 1200k Description: Comprehensive set of windowing, data entry, and mouse manipulation functions for the "C" language. Pop-up windows, pull down menus, CUA(s), status lines, and the like can be easily implemented. The Data Clerk makes it a snap to enter text, integers, floats, longs, dates, phone numbers, and times. Complex forms with individual field validation checks, help and error messages are a snap. The programmer interface is clean, uncluttered, and easy to remember. Generated code is fast and small! 12.3.3.1 C++ Product: Serial++ Asynch Comm Library Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Borland C++. At least one serial port using 8250 UART (or clone). Author: Cortlandt Technologies, 914-737-8649 Registration: $24.95 Version: 1.0 (02-07-91) User benefits: Printed manual, complete C++ source, 1 year tech support via mail or CompuServe, upgrade notices. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SPP.EXE in BPROGB forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: This safe & efficient class library provides interrupt-driven serial port support to Borland C++ programs. It comes ready to link... no TSRs or assembly coding required. Classes are as easy to use as console i/o in C, yet give complete access to the 8250 UART, if needed. Handles multiple ports/instances, and is protected against keyboard interruptions. Chapter 12, "Programming" 269 12.3.4 Pascal Product: KEYTREE TOOLBOX Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Turbo Pascal v4.0 or better. Author: REWSE CONSULTANTS LIMITED Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.10 (08-01-91) User benefits: Technical support by mail. Look for: KEYTRBOX.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A set of library routines for Turbo Pascal programmers which create and maintain randomly accessed files of variable length records. The indexing algorithm needs only sufficient of the record key to ensure uniqueness before reading a record (if you only have one customer whose name starts with Z, you get the record as soon as you type Z). Any number of files may be opened and each may have up to 10 multi-field keys. Many other features. Product: Multi-level Pull-down Menus Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo Pascal 5.5. Works with all standard adapters. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $30.00 Version: 5.5 (08-24-89) User benefits: Complete source code, which can recompile under any TP version from 4.0 to 6.0; Voice, BBS and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new versions. Look for: PULL55.ARC on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); PULL55.ARC in BPROGA forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; PULL55.ARC in BORLAND RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 186k Description: Super multi-level pull-down menu environment. Has a "look and feel" which is similar to TP 5.5's environment. Fully featured and configurable. Easy fill-in-the-blank concept for development. Has execute, single, and multiple choice menus styles, unlimited slide-up submenus, slide-under data entry windows, help windows, message lines. Complete free-field sequential data entry; pull-down file selection list. Uses QWIK 5.5 and WNDW 5.5 (those products' units included). Excellent tutorial/docs. Chapter 12, "Programming" 270 Product: Multi-level Virtual Windows Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo Pascal 5.5. Works with all standard adapters. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $30.00 Version: 5.5 (08-24-89) User benefits: Unknown. Look for: WNDW55.ARC on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); WNDW55.ARC in BPROGA forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; WNDW55.ARC in BORLAND RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 123k Description: Turbo Pascal 5.5 unit for multi-level virtual windows. Create, hide, move, resize, rearrange, zoom and access smoothly. Optional true virtual windows in RAM have phenomonal speeds - even updates overlapped windows on screen without flicker! For all IBMs, all text modes, all video pages. Uses the QWIK Screen Utilities (QWIK55.TPU included). Only 13k of code if all 69 routines used! Excellent documentation. Product: QWIK Screen Utilities Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo Pascal 5.5. Works with all standard adapters. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $30.00 Version: 5.5 (03-04-89) User benefits: Complete source code, which can recompile under any TP version from 4.0 to 6.0; Voice, BBS and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new versions. Look for: QWIK55.ARC on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); QWIK55.ARC in BPROGA forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; QWIK55.ARC in BORLAND RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 99k Description: Turbo Pascal 5.5 unit for direct screen writing on ALL IBMs in ANY text or column mode. Virtual screen power! Includes self- centering, block filling routines - all with or without attributes, view/write all video pages, cursor control, save/ restore screen blocks, scroll up/down. This unit contains a PS/2 detection scheme, and supports dual monitors and Hercules. All 43 optimized routines were coded in assembler, and fit in <2.7kb! Excellent documentation. Chapter 12, "Programming" 271 Product: TechnoJock's Turbo Toolkit Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Borland's Turbo Pascal v4.0 or later compiler. Author: TechnoJock Software, Inc., 713-493 6354 Registration: $49.95 Version: 5.02 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, quick reference card, newsletter/phone support. Look for: BUFFER BOARD (multiple files) on BBSs (call 503-747 7636 to download it at no charge); TTT*.ZIP in BPROGA forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: The main focus of the Toolkit is to give programs a polished and professional appearance. It includes a host of menu building tools (pop-up and pull-down), sorted directory listings, full screen data entry, window support, mouse support and much more. "If you are programming in Turbo Pascal, you absolutely must have TTT!" - Public-Domain Software & Shareware "Looks great! We have decided to implement your Toolkit in in- house programs for Tech Support" Rich Kabota, Borland Int. Product: TesSeRact TSR Devel. System Makes writing TSRs simple! See full description on page 267. 12.3.4.1 OOP Pascal for DOS (Borland) Product: TechnoJock's Object Toolkit Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Borland's Turbo Pascal v5.5 or later compiler. Author: TechnoJock Software, Inc., 713-493 6354 Registration: $89.95 Version: 1.00 (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, quick reference card, newsletter/phone support. Look for: BUFFER BOARD (multiple files) on BBSs (call 503-747 7636 to download it at no charge); TOT*.ZIP in BPROGA forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: An object-oriented library for building professional user interfaces, including: windows, menus, full screen input with Radio buttons, check boxes etc, linked list manager, directory displays, date management, string manipulation and much more. "How can you resist?" PC Magazine "I recommend this Toolkit to anyone who needs to write serious applications in Turbo Pascal, or who just wants to learn about object oriented programming in general" Turbo User Group Chapter 12, "Programming" 272 12.3.5 Other Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! The real Batch Language you wish DOS had. See full description on page 65. Product: HyperPAD The HyperMedia Platform for MS-DOS. See full description on page 273. Product: WinBatch Windows Batch Language. See full description on page 69. 12.4 'Make' utilities Product: Maker Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.02 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: MAKED102.ZIP on BBSs; MAKED1.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 23k Description: Creates program MAKE & LINK files. Eliminates the drudgery (& errors) of building these files manually. Designed for C programmers, but has enough generality that it works with many other languages, as well. Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM. Language Compilers, assemblers. Author: EmmaSoft, 607-533-4685 Registration: $55.00 Version: 2.11 (10-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: SUPER21*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); SUPER*.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 540k Description: The "easier" make utility, builds your make files and response files for you. Remembers your command flags, and even the name of the current make file! "Multiple Setups" lets you work on several different projects at once. Leaves all but 2K for your compiler in "swapping mode." Supports Microsoft, Borland, Clipper, Aztec and Mix. Mouse support, context sensitive help, user configurable. Chapter 12, "Programming" 273 Product: Stamper Changes file/date time stamps. See full description on page 33. 12.5 Hypertext/hypermedia Product: HyperPAD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Brightbill-Roberts and Company, Ltd., 800-444-3490 Registration: $99.00 Version: 2.2 (05-22-91) User benefits: Printed manual and diskettes; free technical support; preferred upgrade pricing; special offers and updates. Look for: HP22D*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 315-472-1058 to download it at no charge); HP22D*.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe; HP22D*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 1500k Description: The hypermedia platform for character mode MSDOS based computers, HyperPAD is a fast and flexible object-oriented environment and development tool featuring visual programming, a fast and English-like object script langauge with incremental compiler, and a full set of screen design/drawing tools for character mode application development. HyperPAD and its langauge can be easily extended using modules written in C or Assembler. Comes with an interactive tutorial and dozens of example pads. 12.6 Programming utilities Product: FileXref Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; printer. Author: ConVal Software, Inc., 805-529-6847 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.3 (10-01-91) User benefits: Phone support. Look for: FILXRF.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); FILXRF.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: A new type of cross reference tool for programmers and consultants. It scans ALL application source and ASCII documentation files, producing cross reference information. If you change a single file or symbol, FileXref reports show the other files which may be impacted - other routines, batch files and documentation! It also lists your unreferenced obsolete files for you! Supports BASIC, BAT, C, C++, COBOL, FORTRAN, MASM, Oracle, Pascal, PL/I, REXX, SQL, xBASE and ASCII text files. Chapter 12, "Programming" 274 Product: NED A Fast and Powerful Programmers Text Editor. See full description on page 117. Product: PUTMAIL [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. PVCS from Intersolv, and DOS based LAN. Optional e-mail system -- See Mail. Author: Gnosis Inc Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.3 (01-01-92) User benefits: Unknown. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PVCS-L.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Simplify your use of PVCS! Use point & select menu system to make easy check-in's of source code. Extended control management, & also cross platform development. Users configure rule based checks including - file .ext standards, auto new file flagging, dir defaulting, cross-check duplicate files, PVCS locks, compiles, tests, sign-offs & more! User comments are auto logged to PVCS. System will match any PVCS file structure. Makes DOS batch files for all check-ins across LAN, & cross-platform xfers. Product: ReNamer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; printer. Author: ConVal Software, Inc., 805-529-6847 Registration: $40.00 Version: 1.1 (06-30-91) User benefits: Phone support. Look for: RENAMR.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); RENAMR.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: When you need to change external and/or internal names in your software, try ReNamer. It automates this tedious manual exercise, changing ALL references and changing them uniformly! Use it when porting to a new platform, to re-organize your naming conventions, to make your code more maintainable - whenever renaming is called for. Supports BASIC, BAT files, C, C++, COBOL, FORTRAN, MASM, MAKE files, Oracle, Pascal, PL/I, REXX, xBASE, and ASCII text files. A tool for the professional! Chapter 12, "Programming" 275 Product: RIE - Rimrock Icon Editor Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Rimrock Software, 208-772-9347 Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.04 (02-20-92) User benefits: Printed manual, unlimited support. Look for: RIE104.ZIP on BBSs (call 208-765-0180 to download it at no charge); RIE104.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 141k Description: Now you can dress up text-based programs you create with graphic images, without rewriting your program for a graphics display mode. With RIE, you can create 'pseudo-graphic' icons to display on an EGA or VGA display in text mode. Created primarily to support version 6 of TCXL, the TesSeRact C eXtended Library, but the ICONLOAD example provided shows you how to load icons on your own. Product: Technical Editor DOS/OS2 Programmers/Text editor (VIRTUAL). See full description on page 120. 12.7 Software tools See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 149). 12.7.1 For multiple programs Product: BootMaster [***] Boot Configuration Manager. See full description on page 70. 12.7.2 For other Product: 4Print Paper saving utility for LaserJets & DeskJets. See full description on page 52. Product: Btr Help! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. BTRIEVE.EXE or BREQUEST.EXE. Author: Informative Technologies, 202-675-4528 Registration: $40.00 Version: 1.88 (06-15-91) User benefits: Printed Manual with disk; One year of Phone/FAX/ Mail/Email/BBS support; Bonus Disk of Btrieve Utilities; Btrieve 'C' Library with full source; Certificate for Free Chapter 12, "Programming" 276 CompuServe Membership; Certificate for $7 off a subscription to Shareware Magazine. Look for: BTRHLP??.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-596-1180 to download it at no charge); BHLP??.ZIP in NOVA forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: Provides the functions needed for the design, development and maintenance of applications using Btrieve. It's great for file maintenance with: Great Plains Accounting, IBM's Platinum Series, Pacioli 2000 Accounting, Galacticomm BBS, Macola Accounting, Xtrieve, Magic PC DBMS, DacEasy Accounting or any application that uses Btrieve. It provides an easy way to repair damaged Btrieve database files or test their integrity. Browse and edit records in many different formats -- and much more! Product: Btr Watch Memory resident Btrieve debugger. See full description on page 155. Product: Changer/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.01 (07-06-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: CHANO101.ZIP on BBSs; CHAN01.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 23k Description: Quickly changes words & phrases in text files without loading a bulky word processor or text editor. Options to change files in multiple directories, and to change hidden or read only files. Typical uses include changing names in form letters or other documents, or changing variable names in the source code of a multimodule program. Built in safety features to prevent data corruption. Product: Convert To Structured BASIC Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Unique Software Registration: $19.95 Version: 1.3 (11-15-91) User benefits: Reduced rate upgrades; notification of major upgrades; tech support by Fax and/or CompuServe Mail. Look for: CVT-2SB.EXE on BBSs; CVT-SB.EXE in IBMPRO forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: Converts GW-BASIC programs to a more structured, more legible Structured (compiler) Basic format. * unpacks multi-statement lines * block all "IF" statements * converts line number to labels Chapter 12, "Programming" 277 * removes unnecessary labels * indents IF and looping structures * self-extracting LZW archive Product: DB2DOC Automatic DBF documentation for FoxPro/FB+. See full description on page 152. Product: DB2PRG Automatic DBF file creation for FoxPro/FB+. See full description on page 152. Product: HyperPAD The HyperMedia Platform for MS-DOS. See full description on page 273. Product: LiteComm(tm) for Microsoft C LiteComm Communication Toolbox for Msoft C. See full description on page 263. Product: LiteComm(tm) for Turbo C LiteComm Communications ToolKit for Turbo C. See full description on page 264. Product: MouseTools Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Turbo Pascal. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (09-13-89) User benefits: Master disks, source code. Look for: MOUSTL55.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge). Download size: 100k Description: Provides a set of mouse interface routines for Turbo Pascal programmers. Included are low level routines for positioning and moving mouse cursors as well as higher level routines for selecting files, multiple choice questions, etc. Product: PBfmt Formats Power Basic Source Code Beautifully! See full description on page 261. Product: PBWindows Wonderful Popup windows for PB. See full description on page 262. Product: PopDBF 4K TSR for "Instant Access to X-Base Files" See full description on page 150. Product: Prgmr's Productivity Pack Lite Productivity Tools for Programmers. See full description on page 259. Chapter 12, "Programming" 278 Product: Programmer's Productivity Pack Productivity Tools for Programmers. See full description on page 260. Product: QQUERY (All Fox versions) Elaborate Query manager for FoxPro & FoxBASE+. See full description on page 152. Product: QQUERY (FoxBASE+ 2.10 version) Elaborate Query manager for FoxPro & FoxBASE+. See full description on page 153. Product: QQUERY (FoxPro 1.02 version) Elaborate Query Manager for FoxPro & FoxBASE+. See full description on page 153. Product: QQUERY (FoxPro 2.0 version) Elaborate Query manager for FoxPro & FoxBASE+. See full description on page 154. Product: Show Partner Lite Screen Show and Demo Disk Development System. See full description on page 303. Product: Simply Help! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk recommended. Author: SimpleWare, 709-489-3757 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.0 (01-07-91) User benefits: Latest version with shareware notices removed. Support by mail. Look for: SIMHLP10.ZIP on BBSs (call 709-489-6018 to download it at no charge). Download size: 285k Description: Create stand alone help systems or add help to any program. Editor has pull down menus, dialog boxes, mouse support, on- line help, block operations, line drawing, import/export, reports, and many more. Edit your file and instantly RUN it to see the results. Compiler creates EXE files or TSR files with your choice of hot key. A library for QuickBASIC 4.xx is included. Applications include TSR help for existing programs, catalogs, readme files, manuals, on-line help for QuickBASIC programs. Product: TesSeRact Screen Designer Code-Generator for TCXL. See full description on page 267. Product: WinEdit Perfect ASCII editor for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 120. Chapter 12, "Programming" 279 Product: Workbase [***] Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description on page 155. 12.8 Other Product: BOOT.SYS Use boot-up menus to select system config. See full description on page 70. Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! The real Batch Language you wish DOS had. See full description on page 65. Product: PBWindows Wonderful Popup windows for PB. See full description on page 262. Product: PullDown SAA Menu Shell SAA CUA Compliant Dialog Boxed Menu System. See full description on page 99. Chapter 13, "Education" 280 Chapter 13 Education 13.1 Preschool Product: Balloons Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: AssistWare, 919-544-5567 Registration: $7.00 Version: 3.8 (03-29-91) User benefits: Support, updates, information about other children's programs. Look for: BALLOONS.* (multiple files) on BBSs (call 317-856-2319 to download it at no charge); BALLOONS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 89k Description: A simple, easy-to-use program designed to help young children become familiar with the computer and have fun at the same time. It provides visual delight for children 18 months and up and hands-on experience with the computer. Balloons appear as any key is struck and may be enlarged until they pop into a rainbow as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" plays. This program is designed to be your child's first program and to provide hours of enjoyment. Product: Brandon's Bigbox Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Robichaux and Associates, 504-752-2620 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.5 (02-04-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 90 days support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIGBOX.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: Contains 26 colorful animated games and drills designed for pre and beginning readers. Learn alphabet skills, keyboard skills, shapes and sizes, word matching, sight words, arithmetic, US geography, plus some plain old FUNTIME! Lots of colorful animations; also, keep the games fresh by customizing your own word lists! Product: Dr. Motes' Colorbook [***] Coloring book program for young children. See full description on page 307. Chapter 13, "Education" 281 Product: DrawSome Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: AssistWare, 919-544-5567 Registration: $8.00 Version: 2.4 (03-30-91) User benefits: Support, updates, information on other children's programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DRAWSOME.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 105k Description: A simple program designed to help young children become familiar with the computer, mouse, and mouse operations. Lines are drawn on the screen by moving an image of a hand with the arrow-keys or mouse. Line color is selectable by keys or by clicking the mouse buttons. The program also draws flowers, circles, triangles, and squares. Excellent program for developing mouse skills, finding the location of certain keys, and learning basic geometric shapes. Product: DressMeUp Cute paper doll game with stuffed animals. See full description on page 388. Product: EGA Mouse Paint [***] Electronic Coloring Book. See full description on page 282. Product: Pallanda Somewhat like Candy-Land with color spinner. See full description on page 362. Product: Play 'n' Learn [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.00 (01-15-92) User benefits: Unknown. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 150k Description: An education program for very young children 18 months to 3 years old. Includes eight basic games with multiple variations. The games range from very simple - push a key and get a response type game for 18 month old children - to more complex alphabet and matching games. Also includes an etch-a- sketch type drawing game. Product: School-Mom [***] Complete children's education software. See full description on page 301. Chapter 13, "Education" 282 Product: Strudle Crayola draw and paint with save and redraw. See full description on page 307. 13.2 Elementary Product: Brandon's Bigbox Educational fun for beginning and pre-readers. See full description on page 280. Product: Dr. Motes' Colorbook [***] Coloring book program for young children. See full description on page 307. Product: DressMeUp Cute paper doll game with stuffed animals. See full description on page 388. Product: EGA Mouse Paint [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor; Microsoft mouse. Author: Fischer Grafix & Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 4.2 (01-30-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: EGAMP.ZIP on BBSs; EGAMP.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 95k Description: If your kids like to color then they will enjoy using the mouse to color in any of 29 pre-made picture. There are over 70 colors and patterns to select from in the program. Selecting a picture and coloring it in is as easy as point and click. An additional feature is the arrow draw program which allows you to create and color your own drawings. Product: Melissa's Music Flashcards Music flashcards that are fun. See full description on page 347. Product: MEMORY Computer version of Concentration. See full description on page 369. Product: Q&A Study Aid Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full description on page 296. Product: School-Mom [***] Complete children's education software. See full description on page 301. Chapter 13, "Education" 283 Product: Spell Games Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.1 (06-01-91) User benefits: Registration, bonus programs, newsletter. Look for: SPELL.ZIP on BBSs; SPELL.ZIP in IPMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Practice Spelling as an Olympic Game. Pits your country angainst another country. Choose spelling words from very easy to very difficult. Words in the game come from spelling bee lists. Also, easily add your own spelling words with the built in editor -- enter your child's weekly spelling words. One of th our beta testers went on to win the school's spelling bee (5 grade), something she had never come close to doing before. Product: STS26 Space Shuttle Tracker. See full description on page 285. Product: World Name Game Graphic Geography Game. See full description on page 283. 13.3 Junior high Product: EQUALIZER [***] Student and teacher test making and review. See full description on page 285. Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full description on page 377. Product: Q&A Study Aid Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full description on page 296. Product: School-Mom [***] Complete children's education software. See full description on page 301. Product: Spell Games Practice Spelling as an Olympic Game. See full description on page 282. Product: STS26 Space Shuttle Tracker. See full description on page 285. Product: TEACHER [***] Home study aid, many subjects. Configurable. See full description on page 287. Chapter 13, "Education" 284 Product: World Name Game Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Robert L. Lloyd Registration: $15.00 Version: 6.10 (09-18-91) User benefits: Unlimited assistance by mail. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WNG2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: Provides a unique geography learning environment. Through a game like environment the program promotes the study of place- name geography. Over 200 of the world's capital cities are randomly presented as a graphic depiction of the country and surrounding area. Options include various size areas, adjacent capitals, and latitude and longitude. The user is challenged to enter the correct city or city and country name. Each user has a record of his ten best scores. Product: WORLD29 Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 301. Product: YRWAY [***] Student study aid, fully configurable. See full description on page 287. 13.4 High school Product: ACCU Music Printer Prints out sheet music, transposes, etc. See full description on page 346. Product: EQUALIZER [***] Student and teacher test making and review. See full description on page 285. Product: FDplot [***] A quick scientific function/data & stat plot. See full description on page 286. Product: Fictionary [***] The game of fantastic/farfetched definitions. See full description on page 383. Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full description on page 377. Product: PC-ECAP AC Circuit Analysis program with graphics. See full description on page 249. Chapter 13, "Education" 285 Product: Q&A Study Aid Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full description on page 296. Product: Save the Planet Ozone & greenhouse data, easy word processor. See full description on page 298. Product: STS26 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Robert L. Lloyd Registration: $10.00 Version: 7.0 (10-08-90) User benefits: Unlimited support by mail. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STS26.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Provides a method for tracking the flight of the space shuttle. Additionally the user can learn the dynamics of space flight. Provides default setting for a typical shuttle mission. It allows the user to enter a variety of parameters to accurately track a given mission. Launch is permitted from Kennedy Space Center, Vandenberg, any of the three Soviet launch sites, or from South America. Each launch site provides its own default launch parameters. On orbit parameters can be varied. Product: TEACHER [***] Home study aid, many subjects. Configurable. See full description on page 287. Product: World Name Game Graphic Geography Game. See full description on page 283. Product: WORLD29 Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 301. Product: YRWAY [***] Student study aid, fully configurable. See full description on page 287. Product: YRWAYx.ZIP [***] Student aid, configurable to many languages. See full description on page 287. Chapter 13, "Education" 286 13.5 College Product: EQUALIZER [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Nine-Patch Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.03 (03-20-92) User benefits: Master disks, mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 400k Description: Students working individually or in groups become aware of their thinking as they translate class notes and reading assignments into high quality test questions. In the process they are converted from passive pupils into active scholars. Teachers can prepare instructional question files in specific topics for students to review at three levels of thinking and to start the above writing process. Sample instructional question files (IQF) are included. Product: FDplot [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Hard disk recommended. Author: Abri TEchnologies, Inc. Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.2 (02-27-92) User benefits: Three months support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FDPLOT.EXE in SCIENCE forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 74k Description: A handy/fuss-free scientific function and data plotting software intended for upper high-school or college students and instructors. It is menu driven, fast and easier to use than most graphics calculators. A linear regression statistics program is included. Product: Fictionary [***] The game of fantastic/farfetched definitions. See full description on page 383. Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full description on page 377. Product: KWIKSTAT Statistical Data Analysis. See full description on page 255. Product: PathProj Path Projection for Ridge Regression. See full description on page 256. Chapter 13, "Education" 287 Product: PC-ECAP AC Circuit Analysis program with graphics. See full description on page 249. Product: RXridge Ridge Regression Computations & Graphics. See full description on page 256. Product: RXtraces Interactive Ridge Regression TRACE Displays. See full description on page 257. Product: Save the Planet Ozone & greenhouse data, easy word processor. See full description on page 298. Product: TEACHER [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Tinker Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.0A (11-23-91) User benefits: Unlimited fax/BBS support. Look for: TEACH20A.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-852-7708 to download it at no charge); TCH20A.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 152k Description: Designed to aid the student in studying for tests. It is designed to be fully configurable with the ability to add or delete test problems. I consider it useful to most students as various subjects are covered for study, also with the ability to change the problems it can be tailored to meet any age requirement and can GROW with the students abilities. Product: YRWAY [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Tinker Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.0 (01-24-92) User benefits: Unlimited fax/BBS support. Look for: YRWAY1.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-852-7708 to download it at no charge); YRWAY1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 89k Description: Designed to aid the student in studying. It is designed to be easily configurable with the ability to add or delete their own SUBJECTS and ANSWERS. With the ability to change the Subjects it can be tailored to meet any age needs and then can GROW with the student. It can also be used as a "TRIVIA" type game, by adding your questions. Chapter 13, "Education" 288 Product: YRWAYx.ZIP [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Mouse, EGA monitor optional. Author: Tinker Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.2 (03-10-92) User benefits: Unlimited support. Lifetime registration. Look for: YRWAY22.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-852-7708 to download it at no charge); YRWY22.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 135k Description: Self help study program with the ability to work in many foreign languages. You supply the Subjects/Answers and Prompts. Fun and entertaining, it can be easily changed to match the users knowledge level. 13.6 Literature Product: Babble! Creativity tool for writers. See full description on page 130. Product: Creativity Package [***] Become more creative. See full description on page 130. Product: JEPRS (Jeepers!) Bibliographic Database Management System. See full description on page 156. Product: Poetry Generator [***] Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on page 131. 13.7 Foreign language Product: Crossword Creator Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on page 381. Product: REXL-Lazarillo de Tormes Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: REXL, 619-481-0781 Registration: $24.00 Version: 1.1 (12-03-91) User benefits: Printed manual and description of book, telephone support, upgrade and new product notification. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; REXL.ZIP in FLEFO forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 800k Description: This version of the original Spanish edition of "Lazarillo de Tormes", a classic Spanish novel, displays text and the pop-up English translations of words and idiomatic expressions that exactly match the meaning of the text. Improve your Spanish Chapter 13, "Education" 289 reading skills and enjoy reading this book without the hassle of using a dictionary to look up words and idiomatic expressions that you do not know. 13.8 Computers See also: Business, Training aids (page 211). Product: Computer Trivia Quiz Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 320k RAM. Author: Shoestring Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (09-07-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, Latest Version on Disk, T-Shirt, 180 days mail support. Look for: QUIZ.ZIP on BBSs; QUIZ.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; QUIZ.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 200k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: An entertaining and enlightening way to increase and/or test your computer literacy. Subjects range from stone-age computing, famous founders, milestones, events, machines and terms to the latest innovations. Can be played by one to six players. Questions are presented in multiple choice format. For those that are stumped, don't know the correct answer or just want to know more about the subject, there is an extremely informative hint. Try this! Product: PC-GLOSSARY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or high density disk drive. Author: Disston Ridge, Inc., 813-323-0961 Registration: $29.00 Version: 4.1 (01-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free CompuServe and telephone support, 50% discount on future updates. Look for: GLOSRY.ZIP on BBSs; GLOSRY.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe; GLOSRY.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 340k Description: An educational desktop reference program to help keep abreast of the ever-changing terminology in the world of microcomputers. Hundreds of terms, acronyms, buzzwords, and abbreviations are defined with many useful reference tables at your fingertips. Not just one or two line definitions; each entry has an entire screen full of related information and is cross-referenced to other entries. Chapter 13, "Education" 290 Product: The World's Simplest Computer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA monitor; any .GIF file viewer. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.00 (03-28-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SIMPLE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 546k Description: Not a program. This is a 66-page "book" of GIF files which illustrates the basic operations of personal computers. It is for (1) beginning computer users; (2) intermediate computer users who "just don't understand" what goes on inside a computer; (3) expert users who need to train the first two groups; and, (4) computer retailers who can use it as a slide show. 13.8.1 Operating system tutors Product: DOS Summary [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Computer Knowledge Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.01 (02-23-91) User benefits: Support. Look for: DOSSUM.ZIP on BBSs; DSUM01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 120k Description: A DOS command summary program. When started from DOS you have the option of accessing either an alphabetical menu of DOS commands or a menu where commands are grouped by function. A second way of accessing a command is by starting the program with a command name as a parameter. Finds the closest match to the command you entered -- so exact spelling is not necessary. Only DOS commands are in this version; batch commands and CONFIG.SYS commands are not. DOS versions to 4.01 supported. Chapter 13, "Education" 291 Product: DOS Summary (Hypertext) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Computer Knowledge Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (02-15-92) User benefits: Printed manual with command examples not found in the software, master disks, bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other products. Look for: DOSSUM20.ZIP on BBSs; DSUM02.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: DOS Summary is a hypertext tutorial and reference product which covers all DOS commands and drivers through MS-DOS 5.0. Also added are tutorials covering memory management and how DOS starts. The program can be used in standalone or resident mode. When started, you have the option of an alphabetical command menu or a menu where commands are grouped by function. You may also start the program with a DOS command name as a parameter and be taken immediately to that command. Product: DosEA 1--For Absolute Beginners Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 112k Description: A series of hypertext tutorials on MS-DOS. Demonstrates the hypertext system used in the remainder of the series. Supports a mouse. Product: DosEA 2--What is DOS? Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 142k Description: Second in the DosEA series. A background on how computers and MS-DOS were developed is given. "Operating system" is described. The DOS prompt and the DOS commands are introduced. Hands-on practice is provided in recognizing the DOS prompt and changing default disk drives. A "hyperbook": Has chapters like a book, but is written in hypertext. Start the series here or with any DosEA program: Each one stands alone. Chapter 13, "Education" 292 Product: DosEA 3--10 Easy Commands Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA3.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 154k Description: Third in the DosEA series of hypertext tutorials on MS-DOS. DosEA 3 describes and provides hands-on practice for 10 easy DOS commands: CLS, DATE, DIR, EXIT, PROMPT, TIME, TYPE, VER, VERIFY, and VOL. The program screens for errors: If the user enters a command wrong, it is not accepted. If three errors are made, the program demonstrates how to enter the command. A properly entered command is executed by the user's DOS. Product: DosEA 4--Find That Command! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA4.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 116k Description: Fourth in the DosEA series of hypertext tutorials. This utility helps the user find the right DOS commands to perform certain tasks. Memory jolting words are used to direct users to the appropriate commands. Product: DosEA 5--All About MS-DOS 5.0 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.00 (07-05-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA5.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 128k Description: Fifth in the DosEA series of hypertext tutorials on DOS. This is a reference of the additions, deletions, and changes in MS- DOS 5. It makes feature-by-feature, command-by-command, switch-by-switch comparisons between MS-DOS 5 and previous representative versions of DOS. It is not only for beginners, but also experienced computer users; those that have MS-DOS 5 and those that do not. In short, anyone who is interested in the changes in MS-DOS 5. Chapter 13, "Education" 293 Product: DosEA 6--Switched on DOS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.00 (09-14-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA6.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 138k Description: A hypertext database of the 238 DOS command switches and parameters from versions 1.0 to 5.0. (MS-DOS 5.0 added 85 switches and other parameters!) Access them by command, DOS version, switch, parameter, or name. Nothing else like it. A "must have" for "power users." Product: Stringer/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.02 (06-06-90) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: STRIO102.ZIP on BBSs; STRIO1.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 15k Description: Draws string art in a Presentation Manager window. Use as a demonstration, or to help train new users on OS/2. Also helpful for showing machine capabilities or taking advantage of idle CPU time. Options to change color & speed. Hypnotic & addicting! Product: TUTOR.COM [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Computer Knowledge Registration: $15.00 Version: 4.5 (05-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: TUTCOM.ZIP on BBSs; TUTCOM.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: A minicourse in microcomputing covering the basics of a variety of topics including: Computer History, Introduction to DOS, Computer Terminology, Subdirectories, Hardware, Batch Files, the Keyboard, and Introduction to Programming. Material is presented in a series of screens and the user has the ability to move forward or backward through the tutorials, or jump to selected locations using a menu. Short quizzes test you on your knowledge but you may bypass these when reviewing. Chapter 13, "Education" 294 13.8.2 Typing tutors Product: PC-FasType/CGA Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Trendtech Corporation, 201-694-8622 Registration: $25.00 Version: 4.3 (08-01-91) User benefits: Disk with latest version; Printed 80-page User's Guide, Money-back-guarantee. Look for: FSTYPC43.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 250k Description: A professional menu-driven MS-DOS typing tutorial for PC's equipped with any of 3 popular keyboard styles. Program displays image of keyboard and prompts for letters and words to type. New version has many added features. Options to type your own text files, or choose your own letters for drills. Features: save settings, save statistics, print history; Open Typing lets you practice WP skills; type Long Paragraphs without keyboard display; Timed Exercises, KAPS for Kids; Hidden keys, sound, more... Product: PC-FasType/MONO Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Trendtech Corporation, 201-694-8622 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.3 (08-01-91) User benefits: Disk with latest version; 80-page printed User's Guide; money-back guarantee. Look for: FSTYPM13.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 250k Description: This MONOCHROME version of PC-FasType/CGA will run on any PC. Uses character graphics to display keyboards. Functionality identical to the CGA version. Ideal for portables, laptops, and notebook PC's. See PC-FasType/CGA description for more details. Product: TOUCH TYPE TUTOR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Gray Design Associates Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.4 (05-14-91) User benefits: Latest registered version. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TTTUTO.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 120k Description: Super easy-to-use touch typing tutor for any monitor, color or monochrome. Has 3 modes of operation: Tutorial, Speed Test and Game. Tutorial mode presents a series of lessons which reacts to your typing skill & feeds you with sentences designed to improve your slowest and most error-prone keys! Speed Test is Chapter 13, "Education" 295 suitable for rating professional typists' speeds. Game mode is highly addictive! 13.9 Teachers Product: BESTTEST Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: WiseWare Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.5 (06-01-91) User benefits: Bound version of users manual, disk with latest program release. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BSTTST.EXE in EDFORUM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 218k Description: Makes test preparation easy. Supports all standard item formats: essay, fill-in, true/false, multiple choice, and matching. Full word wrap. Items up to 25, 43 or 50 lines in length (depending on your monitor). Up to 1000 test items in a single file. Easy export of items from one file to another. The program supports bold, underline, subscript and superscript. You may use any character in the extended ASCII set. Choose test items manually or use the auto-select function. On-line help. Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows Crossword puzzle layout/publishing tool. See full description on page 124. Product: Crossword Creator Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on page 381. Product: CROSSWORD POWER Make crossword puzzles from your words/clues. See full description on page 382. Product: FASTFILE Laptop database for business, school, home. See full description on page 141. Chapter 13, "Education" 296 Product: LessonPlanZ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics or LaserJet printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.10 (01-07-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Look for: LPLANZ21.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); LPLANZ.ZIP in EDFORUM forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: Lesson planning made easy! The program has separate areas for Goals, Objectives, Methods, Evaluations, and Materials. Each area can be from 1 to 5000 lines long! Header infromation holds title, dates covered, number of days, subject and more. Default settings for School and Teacher Name. Prints a variety of reports including a basic lesson plan, separate areas, a custom listing, and folder labels to hold your plans! Uses common WP commands, menu driven, mousable, and on line help. Product: PC-CAI Write Computer Driven Tutorial on any Subject. See full description on page 299. Product: Q&A Study Aid Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. External flat-file editor, 256k RAM. Author: Quid Pro Quo Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.90 (09-01-91) User benefits: Notification of upgrades; upgrades available for $5.00 S&H, elimination of 'Unregistered' notices. Look for: Q&ASA*.ZIP on BBSs (call 517-695-9952 to download it at no charge); QASA*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 113k Description: A computer-based test creation and execution system. Test databases of up to 40000 questions are created with external editor using simple syntax. Program contains compiler and test interpreter, presents the compiled test, scores all answers and optionally records results in a score file. All data is encrypted or password-protected. Score files may be exported. Supports all question types except essay. Has weighting, letter grade associations, correct answer display, more. Product: SURVEY POWER Demographic and correlation survey analysis. See full description on page 257. Product: WORDSEARCH POWER Create word searches & vocabulary bingo cards. See full description on page 385. Chapter 13, "Education" 297 13.9.1 Gradebooks Product: GRADE BOOK POWER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: WISCO Computing, 715-423-8189 Registration: $61.00 Version: 3.00 (01-02-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, telephone and BBS support, supporting Word Perfect macros. Look for: GRADEBKL.ZIP on BBSs (call 715-435-3855 to download it at no charge). Download size: 245k Description: Many special options for elementary and secondary teachers. Use either two-9 week terms or 3-6 week terms per semester. Create over 20 different reports. Individual progress reports can include assignment date, title, letter grade, points earned, points possible, grading trend, category averages, personal and general comments, absences, missing and excused assignments, parent signature, grade override, grading scale, weighting, semester exam, throw out low exam, extra credit, term & semester grade. Product: VAR Grade Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 384K RAM. Hercules or CGA monitor. Author: VARed Software, 805-523-7546 Registration: $50.00 Version: 4.66 (12-11-91) User benefits: Current version with printed manual, as well as the next major version (and manual). Look for: GRADE*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; GRADE*.ZIP in ZNT:PBS forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 600k Description: A full-featured program for recording, plotting, and analyzing scores on assignments and attendance. You can have any number of students, assignments, sections, or classes. Can handle numbers, letters, and extra credit. It can automatically sum, average, discard, and weight scores. A variety of statistical tests and plots can be done on your grades. You can sort students, import/export grades, and define your own grading system. The program is extremely flexible. 13.10 Science Product: Ecomaster [***] Ecology simulation for 1 or more players. See full description on page 387. Product: METRIC-X Gov't Reviewed Metric-English Conversion Util. See full description on page 211. Chapter 13, "Education" 298 Product: PC-TRACK [***] Satellite Tracking Package. See full description on page 318. Product: Save the Planet Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM, CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Save the Planet Software, 303-641-5035 Registration: $24.95 Version: 2.50 (01-31-92) User benefits: Quick reference guide, master disks, support, bonus utilities, upgrade discounts. Look for: STP250.ZIP on BBSs (call 919-434-8664 to download it at no charge); SAVEP.EXE in OUTDOORS forum LIB 16 on CompuServe. Download size: 335k Description: Learn about ozone depletion and global warming with an interesting presentation using graphics, text, and maps. Up-to- date global data - population explosion, deforestation, atmospheric chemistry - on issues affecting you, your kids, the planet. Take action, using STP's resources: Built-in word processor, using Congressional database, for quick letters to Washington. Greenhouse simulator, environmental groups, voting scores, new legislation, recycling, shopping, investing, energy saving ideas. 13.11 History Product: CHRONOS [***] Interactive historical timelines. See full description on page 299. Product: On This Day Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: The Software Construction Co. Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.1 (11-26-91) User benefits: Update notification, latest version. Look for: OTD_11.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-454-3864 to download it at no charge); OTD.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 122k Description: This event DB and printing program accepts the date you are interested and it prints the events that happened on that day in history: * Astronomical Events (Moon Phases, Solstices, etc) * Birthdays of famous people * Religious Holidays (Jewish, Christian, etc) * Much more Uses text file databases, meaning you can edit them with your favorite text editor (though they can be read in compressed form). A personal events file is also supported. Chapter 13, "Education" 299 13.12 Software tools 13.12.1 For other Product: CHRONOS [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.05 (03-30-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CHRNOS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 132k Description: How old was Paul Revere when he rode into history? How many years separated Michelangelo and Cortez? This program lets you sort and select by individual people and events, or groups and factions, to develop new insights and trace patterns across different eras and cultures. Useful to history and art students, teachers, genealogists, lawyers, writers or anyone interested in exploring historical relations or cultural events. Prints wall charts. Product: HyperPAD The HyperMedia Platform for MS-DOS. See full description on page 273. Product: MakeDemo Presentation program with interactive menuing. See full description on page 167. Product: PC-CAI Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.05 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, Bonus Examples, discounted updates, newsletter. Look for: PCCAI2.ZIP on BBSs; PCCAI2.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: A computer assisted instructional tool. This award-winning authoring language allows you to write computer driven tutorial, tests, rolling demos, and similar programs. Use color, graphics, animation, questions and answers, menuing and branching. Respond to input from users, record answers, grade results. This is only CAI type program to win 4 stars (highest rank) in "Tools For Teachers" in Shareware Magazine. Chapter 13, "Education" 300 Product: PREP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Southwind Software Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.2 (08-23-91) User benefits: User Guide, Support by Mail or Compuserve. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PREP.ZIP in IBMAPPS forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 240k Description: A Multiple Choice, True/False Test/Drill Program generator. Question Sets may contain up to 200 questions. Sub-sets may be created from Master Question Sets. Each question may contain 5 choices with responses for questions answered correctly and incorrectly. Extensive review opportunities of individual and group results (up to 300 individuals). Also, generates ASCII files for manual testing and answer entry. Context Sensitive Help throughout. Product: Technical Editor DOS/OS2 Programmers/Text editor (VIRTUAL). See full description on page 120. 13.13 Other Product: 3 ball Juggler Juggling tutor and arcade-game like simulator. See full description on page 373. Product: CROSSDOWN Solve and construct professional crosswords. See full description on page 381. Product: Dad's Choice [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-442-5652 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.0 (09-09-91) User benefits: Mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DAD20.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 93k Description: This program was designed for children who are interested in Math and Engineering. It has arcade games for math and multilevel instruction for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic algebra. It also has a graphics option that allows you to draw lines, boxes, circles, arcs, text, and macros. These can be painted, edited, stored, animated, and printed using your screen dump utility. Chapter 13, "Education" 301 Product: LEANER Weight Control Charting & Motivation Program. See full description on page 202. Product: LessonPlanZ Lesson planning made EZ. See full description on page 295. Product: Q&A Study Aid Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full description on page 296. Product: School-Mom [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-442-5652 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.58 (12-31-91) User benefits: Printed manual, mail support, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MOM358.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 122k Description: This is a complete education program for kids of all ages written by Dr. Andrew Motes. With this software you can have fun while you learn. It has modules for Math, Music Composition, English, Spelling, Art, Telling Time, and even an exam generator. Each module has multiple learning levels so your child will never outgrow it. Product: VERSAMAP [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Author: Charles H. Culberson, 302-731-0694 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.16 (02-21-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus maps. Look for: VMAP.ZIP on BBSs; VMAPS.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 334k Description: Draws outline maps on 8 map projections using the digital map databases Micro World Data Bank II and The World Digitized. Maps can be printed on the screen, on dot-matrix or laser printers, as bit-mapped .PCX files, as Lotus .PIC files, or as ASCII files, for use with paint programs, word processors, and presentation graphics or technical graphing programs. Text may be added to maps using Courier or Helvetica fonts supplied with the program. A digital map database is supplied with the program. Chapter 13, "Education" 302 Product: WORLD29 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Robert L. Lloyd Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.9D (12-11-91) User benefits: One free update on user provided disk. Discounts on additional updates. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WORLDX.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 360k Description: Puts a globe in your computer. It provides rapid maps of any place on earth. Over 200 National capitals are located the user can add locations and overlay maps to meet his own needs. Additionally, it provides a global tracking system which allows the user to track anything that can be given a latitude and longitude, anywhere in the world. Provides sample Hurricane tracks, sample map overlays, and sample Custom Location files. Search by Name or Point and shoot. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 303 Chapter 14 Graphics See also: Communications, Modem-based graphics applications (page 167). 14.1 Viewing programs Product: Listico Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Gateway Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.00 (05-01-91) User benefits: Registration Code is mailed out. Look for: LICO20.ZIP on BBSs; LICO20.ZIP in WIN forum LIB 0 on CompuServe; LICO20.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 120k Description: Contains two icon viewing programs, one for DOS and one for Windows. Displays alphabetically up to 4000 icon files. With the DOS version, you can easily find an icon in a large library and launch an icon editor. Product: Movie Guide Catalog Movies with full multimedia support. See full description on page 329. Product: Paint Shop Pro Image displayer, converter, editor. Scrn Cap. See full description on page 311. Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 12. Product: PlotManager Plot Management Utility. See full description on page 309. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 304 Product: Show Partner Lite Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM, CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Brightbill-Roberts and Company, Ltd., 800-444-3490 Registration: $79.00 Version: 3.7 (09-01-91) User benefits: Latest version, printed/bound manuals, free 800# tech support, special offers and discounts. Look for: SPLIT*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 315-472-1058 to download it at no charge); SPLIT*.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe; SPLIT*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 640k Description: The venerable software classic that introduced the development of lively, animated screen shows to the general computing public. First released in 1985 and subsequently bundled with the Microsoft Mouse for several years, this program has over 750,000 users. This version updates the program with several new screen effects, enhanced graphical menu capability, and smoother animation/color palette manipulation. Included is a royalty-free runtime module. Product: SlideManager AutoCAD Slide Library Manager. See full description on page 316. Product: STAFF-GRAF Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Hard disk. Extended/ expanded memory recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manul, latest version of the program, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFGRA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 560k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Data stored in all or selected records of a DBF file can directly be plotted on the screen, printer or plotter in one or more of the types: Line, Marks, Bar, Stacked Bar, Pie, High- Low. Graphs can be stored on disk in PCX format. The orientation of graphs can be portrait or landscape. Over 70 printer and plotters are supported. Titles and a legend can be defined. Scaling can be manual or automatic (logarithmic too). Up to six functions can be plotted on one graph. A background grid can be generated. Product: WAMPUM Menu-Driven dBASE-Compat. DBMS in a 20K TSR. See full description on page 139. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 305 14.2 Drawing programs Product: The Children's Graphics Program [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM, mouse, EGA monitor. Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-442-5652 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.0 (12-12-91) User benefits: Mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DRAW30.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 76k Description: Can be used to draw lines, boxes, circles, arcs, and macros. These drawings can be painted, edited, stored, and even animated. Pictures can be exported to other programs written with PowerBasic. Product: Dad's Choice [***] Children's math and graphics program. See full description on page 300. Product: DRAFT CHOICE Powerful, Vector Based CAD Program. See full description on page 309. Product: FLODRAW Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM, CGA monitor. Registration: $37.50 Version: 2.2 (11-30-90) User benefits: Printed user manual, disk of symbols used in symbol libraries. Look for: FDRAW22*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; FDRAW*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 260k Description: Draws black & white diagrams like flowcharts, electric schematics, and organization charts. Great for documentation! Symbol libraries for flowcharts, electronic schematics, logic diagrams, and others included. Or draw your own symbols and create your own symbol libraries. Automatic line drawing, last symbol undo, multiple fonts, menu driven. Keyboard control only. Includes utility to convert diagrams to PCX format files. Interactive tutorial gets you started quickly. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 306 Product: Magic Brush & Magic Show Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Nassib Nassar Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.50 (08-16-89) User benefits: Printed manual and program disk, 1 year support by mail, nominal upgrade fees. Overseas: add $6.00 for postage. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MB150.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe; MB150.ARC in IBMPC RTC LIB 14 on GEnie. Download size: 140k Description: A drawing/painting and slide show program. It allows accurate pixel by pixel control of drawing. Status screen overlay for accurate cut and paste. Several paste modes, color remapping, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal flip, on-line help screen. Has simple script language for slide show and simple animation. Product: PathProj Path Projection for Ridge Regression. See full description on page 256. Product: PC-Draft-CAD Vector based Computer Aided Design & Drafting. See full description on page 309. Product: Recursive Realm Fast and fun fractal exploration program. See full description on page 255. Product: RXridge Ridge Regression Computations & Graphics. See full description on page 256. Product: RXtraces Interactive Ridge Regression TRACE Displays. See full description on page 257. Product: STAFF-GRAF Graphics for Data stored in dBASE III format. See full description on page 304. Product: Stringer/2 Draws string art. See full description on page 293. 14.3 Paint programs Product: The Children's Graphics Program [***] Children's drawing, painting, and animation. See full description on page 305. Product: Magic Brush & Magic Show Drawing/painting and slide show for CGA. See full description on page 305. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 307 Product: PC-Draft II Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Natural Software, 708-377-7320 Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.26 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support, Clip- Art Libraries. Look for: PCDRAFT*.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 312-276-4159 to download it at no charge); PCDRA*.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 237k Description: Bitmap Paint program: pop-up menus or single keystroke commands. Mouse support. Large clip art library. Screen Capture. 40 fonts & font editor. Slide show language (PIX). Uses CGA 640 x 200 mode. Draw circles, ellipses, lines, boxes, arcs, curves, spray paint, free form draw. Draw bar, line and pie graphs. Create and edit fill patterns. Keyboard macros. Grid/Snap. Undo. Preview. Rotate & size objects. Cut & paste. Supports dot- matrix & LaserJet printers. Exports GEM .IMG files. Product: QFont Font editor for HP LaserJet soft fonts. See full description on page 58. Product: Strudle Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.8 (06-22-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: STRUDLE.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 109k Description: This is a unique drawing/painting program for children of any age. It's an excellent educational, developmental, FUN tool designed to be as simple as possible. It's actually a child's "crayola" version of an art-quality drawing program. It has sound effects, saves drawings to work on or enjoy again later, and much more. It's fun watching the drawings happen again. Ten sample drawings are included. When drawings are loaded they are redrawn as if you were watching them the first time. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 308 14.3.1 Graphics diversions Product: Dr. Motes' Colorbook [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM, EGA monitor, mouse. Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-442-5652 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (02-02-92) User benefits: More graphics pages. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DMCB.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 61k Description: This program can be used like a children's coloring book. It comes with several pages of graphics pictures that can be painted/colored using 16 different colors. Easy to use and fun for the little ones. 14.4 Presentation graphics Product: HyperSlide Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Mouse; CGA monitor. Author: John Intorcio, 617-246-9640 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.02 (05-12-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Disk, Telephone Support. Look for: HYPSLD.EXE on BBSs (call 206-643-5477 to download it at no charge); HYPSLD.EXE in ASDESK forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 287k Description: A presentation system based on AutoCAD slide (.SLD) files. It allows the generation of stand-alone .EXE files containing all images and control structures. The presentation designer allows for rapid presentation design by using menus to allow inclusion of slide images and placemnt of buttons and controls. Control types include simple links, timed links, shells to external programs, etc. Product: Magic Brush & Magic Show Drawing/painting and slide show for CGA. See full description on page 305. Product: MakeDemo Presentation program with interactive menuing. See full description on page 167. Product: SlideManager AutoCAD Slide Library Manager. See full description on page 316. Product: STAFF-GRAF Graphics for Data stored in dBASE III format. See full description on page 304. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 309 14.5 CAD/CAM applications See also: Engineering (page 233). Product: DRAFT CHOICE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 412k RAM; Hercules or CGA monitor; dual floppy drives or a hard disk. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $56.00 Version: 1.51g (01-09-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus utilities, bonus fonts, bonus symbol libraries, 90-day support, newsletter. Look for: DC151.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); DC151.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 315k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Vector Based, affordable CAD program with over 180 Drawing, Viewing and Editing commands. Mouse and Keyboard Operation. 9- pin, 24-pin, HP Laserjet/Deskjet and HP Pen Plotter Support. Auto-dimensioning, Multiple Layers, English and Metric Units, Auto-Scaling, Powerful Floating Point Zoom. Symbol Library Support, Animation, On-Line calculator, Parametric Function Generator, EEMS and Virtual Memory Support, Primary and Secondary Text Fonts, and much more... Product: Layout Office layout and equipment inventory. See full description on page 195. Product: PC-Draft-CAD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA or Hercules monitor. HPGL plotter or HP LaserJet or dot-matrix printer. Author: Natural Software, 708-377-7320 Registration: $65.00 Version: 3.06 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, utilities. Look for: PCDCAD*.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 312-276-4159 to download it at no charge); PCCAD*.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 325k Description: Vector based CAD: Automatic dimensions, unlimited layers, multiple fonts & object libraries. Uses high resoution CGA, EGA, VGA, or Herc. "Virtual Memory" uses extended, expanded memory or disk for drawings up to 32 megabytes. Pop up menus or single keystroke commands. Mouse support, context sensitive help. Over 65 commands + undo/redo, pan, zoom, fill patterns, Macros. Make exact scale prints with HPGL plotters, dot-matrix or laser printers. Exports WPG GEM HPGL ASCII. Imports WPG DXF ASCII. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 310 Product: PlotManager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: John Intorcio, 617-246-9640 Registration: $50.00 Version: 2.22 (05-13-91) User benefits: Printed Manual and Disk, Telephone Support. Look for: PLOTM.EXE on BBSs (call 206-643-5477 to download it at no charge); PLOTM.EXE in ADESK forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 183k Description: Provides stand-alone, on-screen viewing of HPGL, DMPL, and SPGL plot files, Plotting of zoomed views, plotter communictions support to 38.4k baud, transaltion from plot format to .DXF format for import into AutoCAD, network plot-server mode and more. 14.6 Business applications See also: Business (page 172). Product: ALPHAQUOTE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: AlphaBytes, Inc., 202-546-4119 Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.3 (05-06-91) User benefits: Latest version and a printed manual. Look for: AQ23.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4202 to download it at no charge); AQ23.EXE in DTPFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 113k Description: Estimating and copyfitting for DTP and typesetting. Useful for determining how much graphic products should sell for. Great for comparing the price differences between DTP and traditional typesetting. Features include; hourly rates generator, graphic arts calculator, disk or printed estimates, preview, on-line help, menu interface and complete docs. 14.6.1 OCR applications Product: PRO-CR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Scanner. Author: Gray Design Associates Registration: $42.00 Version: 2.02 (06-02-91) User benefits: Latest registered version. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PRO-CR.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 12 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: Professional optical character recognition. New features: Font selection not required, preview mode, online correction mode, supports 200 DPI (fax), mis-recognitions flagged, supports Chapter 14, "Graphics" 311 compressed tiffs and pcx files, CGA, EGA, VGA and Hercules. Also includes optional command line interface from DOS. 14.7 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: CODE TO CODE DTP & Typesetting code conversion program. See full description on page 124. Product: Paint Shop Pro Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Author: JASC, Inc., 612-934-7117 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.0 (02-26-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PSP10.ZIP in GRAPHSUP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 310k Description: A Windows program that will display, convert, alter and print images. It also does screen capturing. It supports image formats; BMP, DIB, GIF, IMG, JAS, MAC, MSP, PIC, PCX, RAS, RLE, TGA, TIFF and WPG. Display in various ways including zooming in and out. Alter includes rotating, resizing, resampling, trimming, filter application, color adjustments, brightness and contrast adjusting, increasing and decreasing the color depth, gamma correcting and greyscaling. User filters are supported. Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 12. 14.8 Tools & utilities Product: Paint Shop Pro Image displayer, converter, editor. Scrn Cap. See full description on page 311. Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 12. Product: PrintGL Pen plotter emulator. See full description on page 44. Product: QFont Font editor for HP LaserJet soft fonts. See full description on page 58. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 312 Product: RIE - Rimrock Icon Editor Editor for creating custom EGA/VGA text icons. See full description on page 274. Product: Show Partner Lite Screen Show and Demo Disk Development System. See full description on page 303. 14.8.1 Screen capture Product: Capbuf [***] TSR captures text screens to disk. See full description on page 72. Product: GEMCAP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Any wordprocessor or desktop publishing program that reads GEM .IMG format images. Author: Natural Software, 708-377-7320 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.01 (09-01-90) User benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: GEMCAP.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-276-4159 to download it at no charge); GEMCAP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 13k Description: TSR utility: Capture text and graphics screens, save as bitmap GEM .IMG files (B&W), perfect for Ventura Publisher & WordPerfect. Preserves reverse video fields in text mode. Uses resident EGA/VGA font for EXACT reproduction of screen. Perfect for user manuals. Supports CGA (640x300), EGA (640x350), VGA (640x480) graphics modes & all text modes (25,43,50 lines). (Mono & Hercules - text mode only). Product: PC-Draft II Paint program w/screen capture. See full description on page 307. Product: Textshot [***] TSR to capture text screens to .PCX files. See full description on page 73. 14.9 Ready-made graphic images 14.9.1 Multi-format images Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 12. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 313 14.9.2 PCX images Product: STAFF-GRAF Graphics for Data stored in dBASE III format. See full description on page 304. 14.10 Software tools 14.10.1 For AutoCAD Product: -=Tab123=- Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Release 9 AutoCAD or later. Author: Mountain Software, 304-744-7748 Registration: $34.00 Version: 1.2 (12-17-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, one year free upgrades. Look for: TAB123.ZIP on BBSs; TAB123.EXE in ACAD forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; TAB123.ZIP in IBM-PC RTC LIB 14 on GEnie. Download size: 46k Description: Imports Lotus 123 and Symphony spreadsheet files into an AutoCAD drawing as a table of text entities, and if desired, a cell grid to enclose the table. Tab123 runs from within the AutoCAD drawing editor and will read .WKS and WK1 files directly. The program reads not only entered data from the spreadsheet file, but also calculated formula values and formatting information (eq Column widths, cell formats). Product: AC11TO10 [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. NO coprocessor required! Author: Software Designs, Inc., 606-987-6129 Registration: $49.95 Version: 2.20 (03-01-92) User benefits: Unlimited phone/CompuServe/mail support, free upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 11TO10.ZIP in ADESK forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: This utility converts Release 11 drawings to Release 10 without using DXF files. Just type 'AC11TO10' at the DOS prompt, tag the drawings you want converted and hit ENTER. Works directly with the DWG file format SAFELY. Single, easy-to-use, windowed environment. Great for AutoCAD users who require access Release 11 drawings but don't need to upgrade from Release 10. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 314 Product: ALLY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. AutoCAD release 9 or better. Author: Wasco Technical Software, 713-392-1359 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.32 (03-18-91) User benefits: Diskette and printed manual, CIS/phone/fax support, product news. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ALLY13.ZIP in ADESK forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 108k Description: A programer's workbench and analyzer for AutoLISP. The analyzer aids in debugging and documenting AutoLISP source code by error checking and cross-referencing Lisp symbols - variables, constants, functions and subroutines. The workbench features point-and-shoot file selection, a DOS shell, and integrates your favorite editor, browser and other tools. Run from DOS or AutoCAD. Rated "Highly Recommended" by CADalyst magazine, March 1991. Product: CADET Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. AutoCAD release 9 or better. Author: Wasco Technical Software, 713-392-1359 Registration: $49.95 Version: 3.0 (03-18-91) User benefits: Diskette and printed manual, CIS/phone/fax support, product news. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CADET3.ZIP in ADESK forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 345k Description: Allows users to create notes and text tables, and edit both text and attributes in AutoCAD drawings. * Full-screen text editor * 112,000+ word Spelling checker * Pull-down menus * Word wrap * Help * Status lines * Search-and-replace * Find text * Cut-and-paste * Change style, height and case * EGA/VGA support * Import and export text * Works from within AutoCAD Chapter 14, "Graphics" 315 Product: Custom#Menu Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. AutoCAD release 9 or later. Author: Mountain Software, 304-744-7748 Registration: $34.00 Version: 1.81 (12-18-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, one year of free upgrades. Look for: CMENU181.ZIP on BBSs; CMNU18.EXE in ACAD forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; CMENU181.ZIP in IBM-PC RTC LIB 14 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: An easy to use AutoCAD menu customizing tool. Add, delete, or modify Tablet, Button, and first level Popup and Screen menus from within AutoCAD. "Learn" macros as they are entered and includes an "Edit" mode for expert users. Multi command items can be quickly created to greatly increase your productivity with no knowledge of the AutoCAD menu structure. Special support is also provided for block inserts and external AutoLISP programs. Both Release 11 ADS and AutoLISP / DOS EXE versions included. Product: HyperSlide AutoCAD Slide FIle Based Hyper Link System. See full description on page 308. Product: LaunchCAD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. AutoCAD release 9 or later. Author: Mountain Software, 304-744-7748 Registration: $34.00 Version: 3.7 (10-07-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, one year free upgrades. Look for: LCAD37.ZIP on BBSs; LAUNCH.EXE in ACAD forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; LCAD37.ZIP in IBM-PC RTC LIB 14 on GEnie. Download size: 121k Description: A superb replacement for the AutoCAD opening menu, it provides a friendly face, and file management capabilities to AutoCAD. It compliments AutoCAD, it provides a fast pulldown menu interface that allows: Drawing file selection from a popup directory; User defined long file descriptions; Batch processing and plotting from a user defined script; An external utility interface; Network and release 11 support; File select support for internal AutoCAD commands, and more. Product: PrintCAD Printer driver for CAD software. See full description on page 44. Product: PrintGL Pen plotter emulator. See full description on page 44. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 316 Product: PURGE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. NO coprocessor required! Author: Software Designs, Inc., 606-987-6129 Registration: $69.95 Version: 2.20 (03-01-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support free upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PURGE.ZIP in ADESK forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Lets you purge your drawings from the DOS prompt WITHOUT using DXF files. Selectively purge any or all of Blocks, Linetypes, Layers, Dimstyles or Shapes. Single, easy-to-use, windowed environment. Just set which entities should be purged, tag the drawings and press ENTER. Best of all, it operates in a SINGLE pass - even deeply nested blocks are no problem! Quick, safe and extremely easy to use. Product: SlideManager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: John Intorcio, 617-246-9640 Registration: $25.00 Version: 5.13 (05-13-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Disk, Telephone Support. Look for: SLIDEM.EXE on BBSs (call 26-643-5477 to download it at no charge); SLIDEM.EXE in ADESK forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 133k Description: A full function library manager for AutoCAD slide files. SlideManager provides full library management functions such as Add, Delete, Extract, Merge, and Update as well as stand-alone viewing of slide files and entries from slide libraries. Translation to Drawing Interchange or HPGL format as well as output to printers is also provided. 14.11 Other Product: Fantasy Interactive graphic kaleidoscope - hypnotic. See full description on page 389. Product: Listico Two icon viewing programs, one DOS, one WIN 3. See full description on page 303. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 317 Product: Quilt [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.21 (03-30-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QUILT.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 50k Description: A diverting graphics program or nonresident screen saver, using half square quilting patterns. You can create specific patterns or set the program to continuously change patterns. Change widths, patterns, rotate or flip the designs, or colors for "billions and billions" of combinations. Configurable color palettes (v1.1 lets you set 8 colors at a time) chosen from 64 possible colors. Ages 8 to 88. Product: ZiPaper Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP or LHARC. Author: Daniel Thomas, 714-524-5625 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.3c (12-30-91) User benefits: Disk, printed manual, assorted wallpaper files. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ZIPAPR.ZIP in WINNEW forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 49k Description: Randomly select Windows 3.0 .BMP files for wallpaper each time you run Windows. Keep the .BMP files in one compressed ZIP or LZH file. Save disk space! Supports Tile/Center and more. New features include improved support for multiple ZIP files, manual selection of BMP file, support for LHArc and more. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 318 Chapter 15 Home & hobby See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 218); Business, Work-at-home (page 211). 15.1 Astronomy Product: PC-TRACK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA monitor, 640k RAM. Author: Thomas C. Johnson, 513-878-9174 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.14 (01-09-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, six months support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 355k Description: This general purpose satellite tracking package takes the complexity and confusion out of finding where any earth orbiting satellites (weather, amateur radio, military, foreign, etc.) are in space. It will track up to 8 satellites simultaneously and will provide necessary antenna pointing data. It provides a colorful, graphical means of visualizing satellite orbits both in stunning 3D spherical displays and flat map displays. 15.2 Collecting Product: ALBUM KEEPER II Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Hard Disk recommended. Author: CACHE MICROSYSTEMS, 805-549-0532 Registration: $17.00 Version: 2.12 (06-01-91) User benefits: 1 yr. Technical support. Look for: ALBUM212.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge). Download size: 198k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Easy to menu driven album, CD, Tape organizer. This program keeps track of the entire album collection. Unique features allow the user to find albums, song titles and artists. This program keeps track of album titles and songs on album with tape position,length of song and song number. Duplicate entry search keeps database clean and useful. Several printer outputs allows user to print complete list of album, individual albums, Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 319 labels for tapes. 10 user defined fields. Laser printer support. Product: AlbumMaster [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 6.71 (09-02-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: AMSTR670.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); AMSTR6.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: Designed for audiophiles who want to catalog their albums and produce professional looking printouts, the program is easy to use and POWERFUL. Standard entries for Title, Artist, Album Number, Category, and Tunes PLUS 3 User Defined Fields! The user can obtain print outs for criteria or all, and can search for all fields or combination, even Tunes! Print Outs include: An abbreviated listing, full catalog, a custom lisiting, 3X5 and Rolodex cards, front labels, and a complete Tune listing! Product: Book Librarian Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512K Ram, Color Monitor Recommended. Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Registration: $34.95 Version: 1.5s (01-28-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free technical support, product discounts, update/upgrade notices. Look for: BL.ZIP on BBSs; BL.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; BL15.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 147k Description: Powerful easy-to-use menu-driven program to organize and manage a personal, club, corporate, church or school library. Features context sensitive help, BROWSE and FIND windows. Each record stores title, author, subject, book type, catalog # and much more. Full featured reporting with numerous reports to the screen, printer or disk. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 320 Product: CassetteMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 7.40 (07-20-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: CMSTR740.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); CMSTR7.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: Designed for users who want to catalog their cassettes and produce professional looking printouts, the program is easy to use and POWERFUL. Standard entries for Title, Artist, Tape Number, Category, and Tunes PLUS 3 User Defined Fields! The user can obtain print outs for criteria or all, and can search for all fields or combination, even Tunes! Print Outs include: An abbreviated listing, full catalog, a custom lisiting, 3X5 and Rolodex cards, front labels, or J Card style case inserts & a Tune list! Product: CDMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 6.71a (10-06-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support, bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: CDMSTR67.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); CDMSTR.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: CD lovers need a program as sophisticated as the format itself to catalog their collections. This is the answer! The program is easy to use and POWERFUL. Standard entries for Title, Artist, CD Number, Category, and Tunes PLUS 3 User Defined Fields! The user can obtain print outs for criteria or all, and can search for all fields or combination, even Tunes! Print Outs include: An abbreviated listing, full catalog, a custom lisiting, 3X5 and Rolodex cards, front labels, and a complete Tune list! Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 321 Product: Collect! (VGA version) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.3 or better. Mouse,VGA. Author: Alston Software Labs, 209-522-8666 Registration: $40.00 Version: 1.01 (01-01-92) User benefits: 1 year voice/fax/CIS/mail support, 1 year free upgrades, text version disk. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; COLECT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; COLLECT!.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 285k Description: Designed for the range of casual collectibles lover to the dealer, the VGA VERSION shares files with it's text mode sibling and adds a 640 x 480 pixel GUI featuring pushable pushbuttons, clipboard feature, data graphing, and more. It is fully user configurable and works with ANY collection you may have. Extensive financial analysis capability allows you to plan a collection properly, and powerful file manipulation tools keeps a collection organised. Text mode works with _any_ 512K PC. Product: DiscTrak System LaserDisc & Compact Disc Cataloging Program. See full description on page 329. Product: Household Register Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Registration: $34.95 Version: 3.0s (01-28-92) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version, technical support, product discounts. Look for: HR.ZIP on BBSs; HR.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; HR30.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 153k Description: Excellent easy-to-use menu-driven home/office inventory program holds upto 99,999 items and can use an unlimited number of databases. Includes complete database management functions and full featured report printing. Lists reports to screen, printer or disk. A valuation report prints your inventory and a summary of total items by category, location or owner. Features: Pop-up pick lists; On-line help; warranty lists showing warranty expiration dates, a sample database and much more. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 322 Product: Music Manager for Windows [***] Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Standard or 386 Enhanced mode. VGA recommended. Author: Joe Herrera, 817-382-7585 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.10 (03-15-92) User benefits: 90 days phone support, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MM110.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: A MUST for any serious music collector. Keep track of your entire music collection, up to 1000 entries. Store information on Artist, Title, Record Label, Format, Classification, and Year. Select which fields to display while viewing the database. Keep the database sorted by specifying up to 3 unique fields. Search for text within the entire database. Print the entire database or a range of records. Product: MuziTrak System Compact Disc Cataloging Database. See full description on page 347. Product: ORGANIZE! Jazz Collection [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: JAZZ527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A database system designed specifically for cataloging jazz collections. You can catalog your collection using up to 21 criteria including the basics such as title, artist, composer, and label. Plus you keep track of the individual performers on each composition. All of the information you enter can be found during a search, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. Includes a repeat key and macros to make entering information about your collection quick and easy. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 323 Product: ORGANIZE! Memorabilia [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: MEM527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: For collectors of memorabilia this is the software that can help you organize your collection so you know what you have, where it is stored and what it is worth. Plus you can also use this software to keep wanted, available for trade, and for sale lists. 3-D drop down menus and WYSIWYG screens make usiung this software easy. You can catalog each piece in your collection by up to 21 criteria, all of which can be searched, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. Product: ORGANIZE! Professional Books [***] Cataloging system for professional books. See full description on page 204. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Art [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: ART527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized cataloging system designed specifically for art collections including - paintings, sculpture, prints, weavings, castings, etc. Each piece can be cataloged by up to 21 characteristics all of which can be searched, sorted, cross referenced or alphabetized. Great for insurance purposes! A single ATL-key combination displays both the total cost and total current value. Published by HomeCraft, the leader in software for cataloging collectibles. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 324 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Books/Magazines [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: BOOKS527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database designed specifically for cataloging books and magazines. Provides up to 21 fields, all of which can be cross referenced, searched, alphabetized and sorted. User definable reports all you to print anything from index cards to full page reports. The 10,000,000 entry capacity provides room for even the largest collection. "...a very complete program designed to meet the needs of the most demanding book collector." - Journal of the National Book Collector's Society. Product: ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: POP527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database for cataloging CDs, LPs, cassettes, tapes and music videos. It allows you to catalog your music collection based on up to 21 criteria - all of which can be searched, cross referenced and alpabetized. The 10,000,000 entry capacity provides room for the largest collection. Rated as the best available software for cataloging CD/LP collections by both Goldmine and DISCoveries magazines. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Coin Collection [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, newsletter support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: COINS527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database for cataloging coins from any country. 3-D drop down menus and WYSIWYG screens make this software straight forward and simple to use. Catalog each coin by up to 21 criteria - all of which may be searched, alphabetized or Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 325 cross referenced. A 10,000,000 coin capacity allows this software to handle any size collection. A repeat key and macros make entering information about your collection quick and easy. User definable reports allow you to print your reports the way you want. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Comic Books [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, updates, support, bonus utilities. Look for: COMIC527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: This software provides a fast and easy way to catalog a comic book collection of any size. Repeat keys and macros make entering information about your collection easy. You can use up to 21 lines to catalog your collection - all of which can be searched, cross referenced and alphabetized. 3-D drop down menus provide quick access to all program features. User definable reports let you print anything from index cards to full page reports. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Fabrics [***] Specialized cataloging system for fabrics. See full description on page 352. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Guns [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: GUNS527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database designed for both casual and licensed gun collectors. Allows you to catalog up to 21 characteristics for each gun. Great for insurance purposes! User definable reports allow you to have reports printed _your_ way. 3-D drop down menus put all of the features at your finger tips. Catalog, search and list your collection based on gun type, caliper, year manufactured or any other way you wish. This is the most flexible and complete software for cataloging a gun collection. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 326 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Model Railroad [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-31-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: RAIL527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: Designed for both the collector and modeler this software helps the model railroad enthusiast get organized. You can use up to 21 lines to catalog your collection/model railroad. All of the lines can be searched, cross referenced, sorted or alphabetized. A single ALT-key combination quickly gives you the total cost and the total current value of your collection/ model railroad. Great for insurance purposes! Published by HomeCraft, the leader in cataloging software. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Plants/Garden [***] Specialized cataloging system for plants. See full description on page 328. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Sports Cards [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, >1.5MB of Topps cards data, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: CARDS527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: Specialized database for cataloging baseball, football, hockey and all other types of sports cards. Allows you to keep track of what you have, what you want and what you have available for trade or sale. Great for insurance purposes! Fast index based searches and sorting allows you to quickly list your collection (or want list) or find the card you want. Searches will list all cards over a set value or all rookie cards. User definable reports let you get your printed reports the way _you_ want. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 327 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Stamp Collection [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, updates, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: STAMP527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database for cataloging stamps from any/all countries. Repeat keys and macros make entering information about similar stamps quick and easy. A 10,000,000 stamp capacity provides room for the largest collection. Each stamp can be cataloged using up to 21 criteria (16 of which are user definable) - all of which can be searched, cross referenced, alphabetized and sorted. User definable printed reports allow you to print anything from index cards to full page reports. Product: SoundZ [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Graphics or LaserJet printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $45.00 Version: 2.20 (02-14-92) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version, ZideCar add on utility at no charge, phone/BBS/mail support, lifetime free upgrades. Product discounts. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: SOUNDZ22.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); SOUNDZ.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 252k Description: The program was designed for audiophiles who have multiple formats for their collections (Cassettes, CDs, 45s, 78s, LPs, and Reel To Reels). It is more in depth than ANY of the other audio program. So, if you need more than a basic catalog SoundZ is the program for you! Standard entries for Title, Artist , Reference Number, Category, Price/Value, Date of Purchase, Date of Origin, UNLIMITED number of songs per side (with notes entries for each!), and a text Liner NoteZ field of up to 5000 lines. Product: VIDEO BUFF Video Tape Organizer. See full description on page 330. Product: VIDEOCAT Catalogs videocassette collections. See full description on page 331. Product: VideoMaster Helping You *Master Your Video Collection. See full description on page 332. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 328 Product: VINO:FILE Cellar Master Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Hard Disk Recommended. Author: Mark Christian, 011-61-3-882-3108 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.15 (10-31-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus utilities. Look for: VINO215.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); VINOFL.ZIP in WINEFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 240k Description: Organises your wine cellar! Keep an inventory, track purchases, locate valuable bottles and enter tasting notes. An easy to use interface and a neat geographic cross reference saves you from entering repetitive data. Many searches and printed reports. 15.3 Gardening Product: ORGANIZE! Your Plants/Garden [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utiliites. Look for: PLANT527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: If you'd like to keep track of the plants you have in your house, yard or garden then this is the software for you! Not only can you catalog the plants you have, but for each one you can record its characteristics such as color, when it blooms, its growth, etc. Plus you can have any care instructions immediately available at your finger tips. 3-D drop down menus and WYSIWYG screens make this software easy to use. Published by HomeCraft, the leader in cataloging software. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 329 15.4 Household automation Product: Smart10 [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. X10 PowerHouse CP290. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.2 (10-06-91) User benefits: Free upgrading. Look for: SMRTEN11.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); SMRTEN.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 97k Description: Devised to overcome limitations of the CP290 and its software. It maintains a year's calendar of events. Use Sunrise and Sunset as times. Events can beconditioned to occur (or not) if it is Dark (or Light), between dates you have specified, or on command line parameters. Issue direct or delayed commands and cancel pending events. Automate AUTOEXEC.BAT with CHKTIME (compares the computer's date- time with target date-times) and DSTIME (adjusts clock for daylight savings time). 15.5 Movies & video tapes Product: Collect! (VGA version) Intelligent Collection Management Tool. See full description on page 320. Product: DiscTrak System Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 512k RAM. Author: Blam Entertainment Group, 613-831-4064 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.62 (10-08-91) User benefits: Serial Number, New Version Verification, Free Upgrades. Look for: DT-162.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 185k Description: Home entertainment database capable of tracking LaserDiscs, Compact Discs, Video Tapes, Cassette Tapes and Record Albums. Limited only by the size of your disk drive space. This program will track anything you could possibly imagine and more. Easy to use, menu driven. Fully configurable printer support. Search for a specific song, star, director, or title. Compact discs can include up to 99 songs per disc. Includes interface for archive support. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 330 Product: Movie Guide Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk. Author: SANDD Software, 703-444-8655 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (07-15-91) User benefits: Phone and mail support. Notification of enhancements and other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MOVIEA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 500k Description: I now have a camcorder, recorded movies, TV shows and training films, how can I keep track of all this information? Remember, it must be FUN and POWERFUL. Movie Guide can help. It will catalog your movies, show pictures, and play music. Automatically tracks film history of the stars and directors, and of course show any pictures or songs associated with them. If you just want to track multimedia files, then select 'Multimedia Search' and you're done. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Video Tapes [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, upgrades, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: VIDEO527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database designed specifically for cataloging video tapes (movies, TV shows & personal videos). Each selection on a tape can be cataloged using up to 21 criteria - all of which can be searched, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. 3-D drop down menus and WYSIWYG screens make this software straight forward and simple. User definable reports let you print anything from index cards to full page reports. Published by HomeCraft, the leader is software for cataloging collections. Product: Peronal Record Keeper Storage of personal and family information. See full description on page 353. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 331 Product: VIDEO BUFF Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Hard Disk recommended. Author: CACHE MICROSYSTEMS, 805-549-0532 Registration: $17.00 Version: 1.33 (01-01-92) User benefits: 1 yr. Tech Support. Look for: VDBUF133.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge). Download size: 198k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Easy to use menu driven video tape organizer. Keep track of your entire video collection. Unique features all the user to find subjects, stars, costars quickly. Multiple recordings per tape with tape position and recording. Several printer outputs allows the user to print complete list of all video tapes, individual video tapes. Print labels for tapes. Database Backup is featured. 10 user defined fields. Product: Video Librarian Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Registration: $34.95 Version: 3.5s (02-10-92) User benefits: Printed Manual, Latest Version, Technical Support, Product Discounts. Look for: VLB.ZIP on BBSs; VLB.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; VLB35.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 159k Description: Full featured menu-driven database manager that catalogs video libraries like no other. 14 database management functions available from data entry screen. Holds 18 fields of information about each title. Has very fast search and find routines. Prints reports to the screen, printer or disk. Prints labels on regular or custom labels for cassettes. Mouse support, context sensitive help, moveable, re-sizeable browse/ find screens. Memo field for movie synopsis. Can hold 2 billion titles. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 332 Product: VIDEOCAT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Includes programs for Windows & OS/2 as well. Author: William A. Jackson Registration: $20.00 Version: 7.2 (07-28-91) User benefits: Next update is free. C source code available on request. Look for: VCAT72.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-856-7996 to download it at no charge); VCAT72.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: Fully featured text-based program for cataloging videocassette collections; designed for serious collectors and large collections. Add, change, delete records, print labels and listings, statistical reports. Classification categories can be custom configured by user; record includes free-form text comment field. Family API runs under DOS or OS/2. A Windows compatible program is also included. May conflict with some shells, popups and other TSRs. Product: VideoMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 7.50 (07-04-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: VIDM750.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); VIDM75.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 129k Description: To help User catalog their video tapes and assist User in printing catalogs, standard and User customized listings and labels for the spine and front of the tape. There are entries for Tape Number, Title, Rating, Start Point, Star, Co Star, three User defined entries and a seven line Synopsis as well as Category. User can find any tape by any field or combination. The program can handle up to multiple titles on a single tape, file only being limited by disk space. Great for the home video buff! 15.6 Personalities Product: By the Numbers [***] Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on page 348. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 333 Product: WordZ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.00 (07-31-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: WORDZ200.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); WORDZ.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Ever wanted to keep track of jokes, stories, family history or whatever and wanted an easy way to do it? WordZ to the rescue. You can build up to 10 different chapters a page ata time. Even has KeyWordZ to quick reference each page! All chapters have seperate defaults for colour, drive, file name, and title. Each chapter is also capable of having its own PassCode and encryption! All profits from this program are being donated to the American Cancer Society. 15.7 Health Product: LEANER Weight Control Charting & Motivation Program. See full description on page 202. 15.7.1 Food/dietary/kitchen Product: The Better Diet Analyzer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 384k RAM. Author: Syntonic Software, 704-542-0473 Registration: $29.95 Version: 3.1 (01-11-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year phone/CIS/ mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: BDA*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 212-431-1194 to download it at no charge); BDA*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe; BDA*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 308k Description: Over 1,400 food records, including brand names and fast food restaurants. Features a Database Editor plus a Recipe Builder to add foods and recipes to the database. Tracks calories, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, fat, sodium, alcohol and your weight. Gives an instant report on percent of calories from protein, carbohydrates and fat. Excellent for lowering your cholesterol or "carbo loading" for sports events. Manual includes diet, cholesterol and carbo loading guidelines. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 334 Product: Master Meal Manager [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM. Author: Thomas C. Johnson, 513-878-9174 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.51 (01-09-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, six months support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 160k Description: A masterful combination of user friendliness and common sense functions making the common kitchen management chores (recipes, meal planning, and shopping) a breeze. All three are integrated so that your recipes are used to generate a meal schedule for up to 14 days worth of meals. The meal schedule and recipes are then used to generate your shopping list. Easy to learn. Easy to use. Product: OMNIMeal Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.03 (09-01-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: OMEAL303.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); OMEAL.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: All the standard features of Recipe programs PLUS: MulipleXer: Allows User to increase/decrease the number of people served by a particular recipe, and changes all of the required ingredients automatically; OMNIFind!: Allows User to do extensive searches of the data file; The choice of printing lists, catalogs, two 1-sided, or one 2-sided 3X5 card for each recipe. OMNIShop: Shopping list for the recipes chosen that lists not only the ingredients but combines like ingredients for ease of use. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 335 Product: Smart Home Shopper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Torbert Data Systems, INC., 804-488-5506 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.2 (06-07-91) User benefits: Receive latest version and copy of another program- Support BBS. Look for: TDS BBS on BBSs (call 804-488-5506 to download it at no charge); SHS12.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; SHS12.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 300k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Quickly and conveniently prepare a grocery shopping list in store aisle order. Once a product is entered, it only needs to be tagged to appear on future lists. Use at several levels of sophistication. You can actually store price information from several different stores and let the program do comparison shopping and prepare multiple shopping lists. Much more. Well supported by the author. Product: VINO:FILE Cellar Master Wine cellar management system. See full description on page 327. 15.7.2 Exercise/fitness Product: Aerosoft Fitness Log Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Aerosoft, 317-849-7659 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.3 (10-15-91) User benefits: 40 pg user manual. Presidential Sports Award poster and brochure. Mailing labels and Exercise Test utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 250k Description: * Records all 49 exercises featured in the Presidential Sports Award program and directs you in mailing for your Award. * Calculates aerobic points and calories burned. * Compares on a monthly basis current year aerobic point totals and cardiovascular fitness levels with the previous year. * Tracks 999 users per log. Optionally requires passwords. * Prints: Detail and Summary Exercise History; Presidential Sports Awards; User IDs. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 336 15.8 Lottery Product: Lotto Challenger Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Data Solutions, 800-783-8934 Registration: $29.50 Version: 3.6 (01-01-91) User benefits: Most recent version, voice/CIS/newsletter support, free lottery data file, discount on other lottery products. Look for: LC36.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); LC36.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 135k Description: Uses a statistical analysis of previous drawings to pick lotto numbers to play. The program includes 20 number systems that generate tickets from the numbers picked. The program compares the tickets to the numbers drawn, and determines winning tickets. A history option allows testing of playing strategies on previous drawings. Lotto Challenger is completely menu driven and very user friendly. Supports keyboard or mouse input. Compatible with all Pick 5 or Pick 6 lotteries. Product: LOTTO PROPHET Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: DataMicro, Inc, 813-629-7720 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.01 (06-01-91) User benefits: Latest version, Upgrade opportunities, Tech support, Reg.# replaces the 'Unregistered' Comments. Look for: PROPHET3.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-624-6129 to download it at no charge); PROP30.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe; PROPHET3.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 180k Description: A lottery science statistical compiler - evaluator - the most complete lottery software on the the market today. Can hold 60 lotteries. Update & Edit. Statistical reports:Frequently drawn numbers, HOT numbers, Numbers appearing with other numbers, numbers appearing in a certain month, Power/Due rating, Numbers likely to follow the last draw. Doubles & Triples Reports. Prints reports, graphs, charts, prophet cards. Stores player's numbers and checks for winners. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 337 Product: The LOTTO SIMULATOR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Brentson Worrell, 813-886-2282 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (08-20-91) User benefits: Latest version disk, extra lotto statistic, bypass Shareware screen, tech support by phone or mail, future upgrades for low price. Look for: LOTSIM10.ZIP on BBSs; LOTSIM.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; LOTSIM10.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 36k Description: Uses a different approach to winning the lottery. It's not a wheeling or database style program. Instead it takes your picks and compares them to thousands of random lottery drawings, similar to actual lotto games. Almost instantly you can see how your picks stand up against the odds. Various statistics are recorded, and displayed or printed. Whether you use your own numbers or let the computer choose them for you, Lotto Simulator is fast, informative, and FUN! Product: Lotto Thunder Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Charles P.Staats Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.00 (10-21-91) User benefits: Printed Manual with disk, Newletter support, New versions before offical release. Look for: LOTTOT.ZIP on BBSs; LOTTOT.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 413k Description: Would you like to play all the numbers in your PICK-6 lotto? Try this complete Lotto Prediction and Number systems program. It has three completely different methods of predicting lotto numbers. Wheel systems up to 54 numbers, Multiple Level Predictions, Save Predictions, Scan for Winners, Scan for Past Performance, Auto and Manual execution of prediction methods, No Game limit. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 338 15.9 Ham radio Product: LAN-LINK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Radio transceiver and TNC. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593 6136 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.59 (04-01-91) User benefits: Electronic, telephone and mail support. Free upgrades. Look for: LL159EXE.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge). Download size: 320k Description: A Personal Packet Terminal Program for the TNC1, TNC2, KPC-2 and most of all a smart multimode digital communications controller for the KAM, MFJ1278 and the PK-232. Menu driven, optimizes the configuration of the TNC in each communications mode and provides smart terminal features. If you are not using LAN-LINK, you are not making the most use of the LAN. Product: PC-ECAP AC Circuit Analysis program with graphics. See full description on page 249. Product: PC-HAM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593 6136 Registration: $36.50 Version: 5.52 (03-20-91) User benefits: update, dBASE source code to logging package, and support. Look for: LOG3_52.EXE on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge). Download size: 150k Description: More than a simple menu driven computerized logbook, it allows you to access the data in the logbook in ways that have not been previously possible. For example:- Generate your DXCC status automatically. A contest logging package, sweepstakes simulation game and propagation prediction programs are also included in the package. Product: PC-TRACK [***] Satellite Tracking Package. See full description on page 318. Product: PCCLOCK Digital clock plus timesetting by modem. See full description on page 81. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 339 Product: WHATS-UP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Radio receiver and Radio Modem. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593 6136 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.00 (04-01-91) User benefits: upgrades, support (elcetronic, telephone and mail). Data exchange. Look for: PC HAM on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge). Download size: 202k Description: A tool which provides the Radio Amateur, or the Educator, with the capability to perform experiments in spacecraft orbital dynamics as well as monitoring the environment onboard several of the Orbiting Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio (OSCAR) during individual passes or over long periods of time. Provides an introduction as to how this can be done using readily available low cost equipment (under $500.00). 15.10 Sports Product: 3 ball Juggler Juggling tutor and arcade-game like simulator. See full description on page 373. Product: FISHBYTE(tm) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor. Author: EJM Computer Consulting Ltd., 516-483-7561 Registration: $29.95 Version: 1.2 (01-07-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support. Look for: FISHBYTE.ZIP on BBSs (call 516-226-3727 to download it at no charge); FISHBY.ZIP in OUTDOORS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 218k Description: This integrated fishing and Loran log program is specifically designed for the salt water angler. This menu driven system consists of three components. The fishing trip log provides a fun and easy way to record all the important aspects of a day's fishing. The Loran log can be used to organize your valuable collection of Loran coordinates. The Utilities area includes a moon phase display, a "Personal Best" search, and "Techniques" where notes on various methods can be stored. Product: LEANER Weight Control Charting & Motivation Program. See full description on page 202. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Guns [***] Cataloging systems for guns. See full description on page 325. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 340 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Sports Cards [***] Cataloging system for sports cards. See full description on page 326. Product: Personal Golf Tracker Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: John L. Hancock Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.1 (07-15-91) User benefits: Latest version, after hours phone support, and a printed manual for registered users. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PGT21.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe; PGT21.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 120k Description: Keeps track of your golf scores and much more. It displays your personal best on each course you play on a hole by hole basis, keeps your average scores on par 3's par 4's and par 5's as well as your averages for each nine and eighteen. Shows the distribution of your scores to par, bogey, etc. Calculates nine and eighteen hole handicaps and prints seven summaries of your performance. Also lets you track of six statistics of your choosing. Also useful for leagues. Product: The Pool Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: American Systems Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (08-05-90) User benefits: 1) Current season NFL Schedule on disk 2) Technical support via mail or Compuserve 3) SQRPOOL utility program for running playoff pools 4) Latest version of the program and discounted upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NFL.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: Maintains all aspects of running a football pool or a pool for any sport. 6 different customizable reports including picksheet, standings, `What If?' scenarios, & everyone's picks. You can configure the exact pool you want using the following options: 1) Confidence Points or Wins & Losses only 2) Use of a custom tiebreaker 3) Application of the pointspread Keeps season long statistics for a group of up to 120 participants. An NFL schedule is available, but not required. Fully menu driven. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 341 Product: SOFF BALLS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Computater Software, 608-271-1586 Registration: $29.00 Version: 3.2 (11-28-91) User benefits: Will receive FREE Version 4.0 ; phone support; mailed notification when major upgrades become available! Look for: SB32.ZIP on BBSs (call 608-849-5842 to download it at no charge); SB32.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 143k Description: Softball/Baseball record-keeping system for league or individual teams. Keeps records for up to 20 teams. Reports on team records, game scores, batting and pitching statistics, and team standings. Computes statistics for selected games (all games, first 7 league games, last 15 tournament games, games 5 through 9, etc.). Displays and prints reports. Menu- driven and very easy to use. Product: Softball Coach Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: The Software Construction Co. Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-26-90) User benefits: Update notification, latest version. Look for: SOFTBALL.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-454-3864 to download it at no charge); SOFTBA.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 72k Description: Manipulate data for your league or team. 17 different statistics are kept for each player. 9 more for each game played. Databases can be merged to allow league totals, lifetime stats, season totals, etc. depending on what info. is stored in each DB. Great for helping generate that batting order or awards for your team/league banquet! A report generation facility allows sorting and filtering (exclude players below a threshold) by any statistic and can output to a file, disk, or printer. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 342 Product: SwimBase [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Words to Go, 301-855-6427 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.60 (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: SWIMDB16.ZIP on BBSs; SWIMDB.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 198k Description: An easy to use, menu driven program to keep all the data required for a swim team. The swimmers' personal data is stored along with all event, meet and season results. Team rosters, address lists, swimmer results, event results and meet results are some of the reports that can be prepared. All event names, event numbers and event scoring is user-definable. User selectable age and event groups are available. Supports up to 511 swimmers per team and 256 events. 15.11 Scouting Product: MERIT BADGE TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Robert Barrentine, 301-490-7104 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (12-15-91) User benefits: Mail support, limited phone support. Look for: MBTRAK.ZIP on BBSs; MBTRAK.ZIP in OUTDOORS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 213k Description: A menu-driven program which stores a District or Council Merit Badge Counselor roster and the specific Merit Badgesand/or any other skills that a specific counselor is registered to counsel. Program will generate an administrative Counselor roster, a roster of Merit badges and Counselors (with address and telephone number)to be distributed to units, and an annual verification letter to each counselor. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 343 Product: PACK TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Robert Barrentine, 301-490-7104 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.0 (02-14-92) User benefits: Mail support, limited phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PAKTRK.ZIP in OUTDOORS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 217k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A menu-driven program which stores roster, advancement,atten- dance, participation, Pack/Den offices, Activity Badges earned, and training data. Produces Cub Scout and Scouter rosters, a roster of Former Members, 3 type of mailing labels, an indi- vidual record, Pack attendance summary, and an HONORS listing for your next Pack Meeting. Product: SHIP TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Robert Barrentine, 301-490-7104 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.0 (01-15-92) User benefits: Mail support, limited phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SHTRAK.ZIP in OUTDOORS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 216k Description: Stores Ship's roster, advancment data, participation data, Ship's offices served, meetings attended, and all training data. Generates Scout and Scouter rosters, roster of former Ship's members, 3 types of mailing labels, an individual records for each member, and an attendance summary for all Scouts. Product: TRAINING TRACKER [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Robert Barrentine, 301-490-7104 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.2 (03-22-92) User benefits: Mail support, limited phone support. Look for: TNGTRK.ZIP on BBSs; TRTRAK.ZIP in OUTDOORS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 226k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Upon input of all unit data, all unit rosters, and the logging of all Training Attendance Reports submitted to a Training Chair, program will generate District Scouter rosters (Trained and Untrained), a roster of former district Scouters with their training status, 3 types of mailing labels, an individual training records for each Scouter, a District Training Summary, Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 344 Unit Inventory of Training for each unit, a District Summary of Trained Leaders, and a Training Status of Top Leaders report. Product: TROOP TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Robert Barrentine, 301-490-7104 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (12-15-91) User benefits: Mail support, limited phone support. Look for: TRTRAK.ZIP on BBSs; TRTRAK.ZIP in OUTDOORS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 243k Description: A menu-driven program which stores roster, advancement, attendance, participation, Troop/Patrol offices, Merit Badges earned, and training data. Produces Scout and Scouter rosters, roster of Former Members, 3 type of mailing labels, an indi- vidual record, an evaluation of advancement eligibility, an evaluation of OA eligibility, Troop attendance summary, and an HONORS listing for your next CoH. 15.12 Genealogy Product: Brother's Keeper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk. Author: John Steed Registration: $45.00 Version: 5.0 (01-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual; master disks; support. Look for: BK5*.* (multiple files) on BBSs (call 616-364-1127 to download it at no charge); BK5*.* in ROOTS forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe; BK5*.* in GENEALOGY RTC LIB 8 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 990k Description: This featured genealogy program can store names, dates, locations, and other information for up to 1,000,000 people. It prints all the standard charts and reports and a few unique ones. Reports include ancestor or pedigree charts, descendant reports with relationships, graphic descendant tree, family group sheets, alphabetical name lists, birthday lists, custom designed reports, ahnentafel lists, graphic box charts, and a descendant register report. Includes gedcom. Product: CHRONOS [***] Interactive historical timelines. See full description on page 299. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 345 Product: Cumberland Diary [***] Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Cumberland Software, 615-647-4012 Registration: $16.00 Version: 1.0 (05-27-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, master disks, phone support. Disks of other shareware programs. Spell-Check dictionary. Look for: CDIARY10.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-471-0552 to download it at no charge); CDIARY.ZIP in IBMAPPS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 195k Description: Allows entries for multiple diaries or journals. It contains a cut-and-paste word-processor with pull-down menus and pop-up screens. Optional secrecy mode with password protection and data encryption. Select by date or heading. Product: Cumberland Story [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Cumberland Software, 615-647-4012 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.0 (05-28-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, master disks, phone support. Disks of other shareware programs. Spell-Check Dictionary. Look for: CSTORY10.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-471-0552 to download it at no charge); CSTORY.ZIP in ROOTS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 241k Description: Helps you write and print a structured life story book. It features a cut-and-paste word processor with pull-down menus and pop-up screens. It contains many ideas and suggestions with a chapter and topic outliner. Product: Cumberland Tree [***] Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Cumberland Software, 615-647-4012 Registration: $39.50 Version: 3.2 (11-27-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support, bonus utilities. Disks of other shareware programs,. Look for: CTREE32.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-471-0552 to download it at no charge); CTREE.ZIP in ROOTS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Allows entry of names, places and dates tying an extended family together automatically as names are entered. It features pull-down menus and pop-up screens with on-line help. Surnames are allowed at the beginning, middle or end of a name. Place names only need be entered once with selection from a pop-up screen there-after! Print and view on screen up to 16 different reports including pedigree charts, family groups, descendants, statistics and others. GEDCOM compatible. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 346 Product: Family Tree Print Utility Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Hard Disk and 640K RAM recommended. Author: Common Sense Software, 513-231-0730 Registration: $25.00 Version: C (03-01-91) User benefits: Phone/CIS/Mail support, printed manual, latest version, newsletter, laser printing service for charts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FTP*.ZIP in ROOTS forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: Prints family history charts using databases created by PAF, Family Ties or GEDCOM files. FTP prints Three Generation Charts (like linked Family Group Sheets) and Wall Charts of ancestors, descendants or all people. An alphabetized index can be printed for each chart. Supports all printers (including PostScript) and features an LDS Church-certified GEDCOM export capability (Fam Ties vers). Includes a "tree pruning" feature to omit family lines from the charts. Laser printing service available. 15.13 Music Product: ACCU Music Printer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Text editor or word processor needed to enter music. Author: Kevin Fischer, 619-487-5461 Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.1 (03-23-91) User benefits: Receive next version on disk with printed documentation; Support for registered/non-registered users; Other registration plans available. Look for: AC21MUSC.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-566-1745 to download it at no charge). Download size: 100k Description: Allows the user to create their own sheet music. Musical notes are entered via a user supplied text editor. The program then will print this music out on the printer in traditional sheet music format. The program supports Treble, Bass, Tenor, Alto, and Soprano clefs. It has three modes of print quality for normal printers and one mode for laser printers. A program to transpose your music is also included. It can transpose by half steps, change the key signature, etc. Product: ALBUM KEEPER II CD, Album Organizer. See full description on page 318. Product: AlbumMaster [***] Easily catalog your album collection. See full description on page 318. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 347 Product: CassetteMaster The best way to catalog your cassettes! See full description on page 319. Product: CDMaster Helping You To *Master Your CD Collection. See full description on page 320. Product: Melissa's Music Flashcards Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor, Microsoft mouse. Author: Fischer Grafix & Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.0 (01-30-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: FMSMMF.ZIP on BBSs; FMSMMF.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: Kids of all ages can learn to read music. You can set the type of note that appears on the screen from flats to sharps. The program will acknowledge if your choice is correct by smiling at you or if your selection was wrong it will cry. The program was written to add some fun to the drudgery of trying to learn music. The program also includes a hint feature which shows the correct key on the piano keyboard. Product: MuziTrak System Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 512k RAM. Author: Blam Entertainment Group, 613-831-4064 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.11 (10-08-91) User benefits: Serial Number, New Version Notification, Free Upgrades. Look for: MT-111.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 150k Description: Compact Disc Cataloging Program. Easy to use, menu driven. Search for any song title on any disc. Capable of tracking up to 99 song titles per disc and their run times. Track artist, title, recording label, year of release, distributor and running time. Also presence of CD+Graphics, CD-Video, CD3, AAD, DDD, etc. Fully configurable printer support for any printer. Database archive support included. Product: ORGANIZE! Jazz Collection [***] Cataloging system specifically for jazz. See full description on page 322. Product: ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records [***] Cataloging system for CDs, LPs and tapes. See full description on page 324. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 348 Product: PIANOMAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 160k RAM. Author: Neil J. Rubenking Registration: $25.00 Version: 4.01 (02-08-89) User benefits: Disk with example tunes. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PMAN40.ARC in ZNT:AFTERHOURS forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: Turn your PC keyboard into an electronic piano! Play tunes on the keyboard, then edit easily, with all commands available by a single keystroke. Record 2-4 voices and merge them to get a tune with harmony. Compile tunes to stand-alone programs that now auto-synch themselves with processor speed. Play short tunes in the background using Cove Software's SPKR.SYS. Many example tunes available, created by the author and by third parties. Product: SoundZ [***] The ULTIMATE Music Librarian. See full description on page 327. 15.14 Fortune telling & astrology See also: Religion & philosophy (page 356). Product: Book of Changes [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 420k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.61 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: BOOK*.ZIP on BBSs; BOOK*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: The I Ching is an ancient Chinese book used for both fortune telling and philosophical insight. Toss coins or sticks to create a pattern of 6 lines, forming a hexagram for interpretation. Completely menu-driven, so you never enter long command sequences. You can edit the text for each hexagram and add your own comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 349 Product: By the Numbers [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 420k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 4.52 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: NUMB*.ZIP on BBSs; NUMB*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Use the philosophy of Numerology to analyze your name & birthdate for their symbolic meaning and metaphysical vibrations, giving a complete personality profile. Uses Pythagorean system, takes name changes into account, analyzes 10 personality elements, provides forecast. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. Product: Crystal Ball [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $19.00 Version: 3.11 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, newsletter, upgrade notices. Look for: CRYS*.ZIP on BBSs; CRYS*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Welcome to the world of the psychic computer! This tongue-in- cheek program makes predictions and answers questions with a sometimes enigmatic style reminiscent of the ancient Greek oracles. You select the subject matter for predictions of personal interest. This could explain where those crazy tabloid headlines come from! Product: Fortune Teller [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 400K RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 3.51 (08-15-91) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: FORT*.ZIP on BBSs; FORT*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: A potpourri of fortune telling techniques includes three separate playing card methods, dice, short Numerology reading, and Runes. A history and explanation of each method appears in the documentation. Also included is an ESP test. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 350 Product: Geomancy [***] Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full description on page 358. Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 3.51 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: MAYAN*.ZIP on BBSs; MAYA*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Uses the astronomical knowledge of the ancient Mayans to convert a modern calendar date to its Mayan equivalent, and then gives the Mayan astrological interpretation. Also uses Julian period dates and will calculate from Mayan to modern date. Has chart of Mayan and Aztec day and month names. Easy- to-understand documentation and history of the Mayan calendar included on disk. Norman Donaldson's excellent research is explained in detail. Product: Personal Tarot [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.52 (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: TAROT*.ZIP on BBSs; TARO*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Tarot cards have been used around the world throughout history for fun and fortune. Now you can enjoy professional quality Tarot readings on your PC! Personal Tarot automates shuffling and dealing, builds a 10-card layout, and displays card descriptions and meanings. You choose from different methods of shuffling and layout. You can edit card interpretations and add your own comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. No graphics. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 351 Product: Richard Webster Programs [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.1 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: WEBSTER.ZIP on BBSs; AURA*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Based on the work and research of internationally-known psychic entertainer Richard Webster, "Aura Reading" helps you learn what to look for when attempting to see the human aura. "Quick Numerology" uses a special method of Numerology, popular in Australia and New Zealand, to give a quick but pointed personality profile. It's a great way to meet people and make friends! Product: Your ESP Test [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.1 (01-01-92) User benefits: Free mail support, optional 900# phone support. Look for: ESP*.ZIP on BBSs; ESP*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Three standard tests to see if you have ESP (extra-sensory perception) potential. Try precognition, clairvoyance, or telekinesis. Lots of fun! 15.15 Planes, trains & automobiles Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 300k RAM and one disk drive larger than 360k. Strongly recommended: hard Disk, 80286 computer, CGA monitor. Author: Cooney Applied Technology Registration: $0.00 Version: 12.2A (03-28-91) User benefits: Unknown. Look for: THE ANNEX on BBSs (call 513-274-0821 to download it at no charge); CAR122.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 188k Description: Keeps a log of a vehicle's or machine's operation. It independently tracks when each maintenance item or inspection is due. Full statistics display. Quick, powerful, & easy to use, comprehensive, and has pop-up context-sensitive help and a 28 p. manual. It will help you operate your vehicles or machines reliably and economically. The detailed, printed log Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 352 adds value to your vehicle at resale time. "Scan" mode can remind of any maintenance due when you start your computer. 15.16 Software tools 15.16.1 For other Product: CROSSWORD POWER Make crossword puzzles from your words/clues. See full description on page 382. Product: HelpPC Quick Reference Utility PC Programmer's reference utility. See full description on page 259. 15.17 Other Product: Bannerific Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.1 (01-01-91) User benefits: User registration, latest version, bonus programs included. Look for: BANNER.ZIP on BBSs; BANNER.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: Prints Vertical or Horzontal banners on any printer. Product: C.A.R.S. [***] The Complete Automobile Reporting System. See full description on page 173. Product: Creativity Package [***] Become more creative. See full description on page 130. Product: Home Helper Various useful routines for the home. See full description on page 87. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 353 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Fabrics [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: FABRC527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: For people who sew this is the program that will help you keep your fabrics and notions organized. Each fabric can be organized using up to 21 criteria such as fabric type, color, pattern, intended use when purchased, amount available and more. All information you enter can be searched, cross referenced and alphabetized. This software allows you to quickly find what you need or to determine that you don't have what you are looking for. Published by HomeCraft, the leader in cataloging software. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Home [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) User benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, updates, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: HOME527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A home and office inventory system that is great for insurance records or for just help you keep track of what you own and where it is located. Each item can be catorgized using up to 21 lines of information plus a full screen free-form note pad. A 10,000,000 entry capacity can handle the largest inventory. 3-D drop down menus put all of the features at your finger tips. User definable reports print anything from labels to full page reports. Search for, cross reference or alphabetize any line. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 354 Product: Peronal Record Keeper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk and CGA monitor strongly recommended. Author: Professional Automated Systems, 609-448-9299 Registration: $49.75 Version: 1.1 (09-01-90) User benefits: Support from authors (other than installation help); discounts on future versions. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PRK.EXE in IBMAPPS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 278k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Allows you to store information in 14 different categories, including home inventory, valuables, important documents, medical data, family dates, entertainment catalog, tax data, loan information, credit cards, tradespeople, etc. Each category has an associated report. Full context-sensitive help, very easy to use. Complete documentation is included on the distribution diskette. Product: Quilt [***] Create intriguing patterns/scrn saver option. See full description on page 316. Product: STS26 Space Shuttle Tracker. See full description on page 285. Product: UDECIDE [***] Decision analysis and what-if tool. See full description on page 197. Product: WORLD29 Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 301. Product: Your Numerologist Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Unique Software Registration: $18.95 Version: 1.03 (02-13-91) User benefits: Reduced rate upgrades; notification of major upgrades; tech support by Fax and/or CompuServe Mail. Look for: URNMBR.EXE on BBSs; URNMBR.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 78k Description: Provides you with a personalize "day at a glance" calendar providing you with all the numerological data you need for each day. And there's no need to wander through pages of documentation, tables of content, and indexes to interpret your numbers. Each calendar provides you with your * personal year number Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 355 * yearly guideline * personal month number * guideline for month * personal day number * daily focus Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 356 Chapter 16 Religion & philosophy See also: Home & hobby, Fortune telling & astrology (page 348). 16.1 The Bible 16.1.1 Bible programs Product: SeedMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 512k RAM. Author: White Harvest Software, Inc., 919-870-0775 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.1 (11-01-90) User benefits: Latest program version, notification of updates/ enhancements, printed manual, BBS and Voice Mail Support. Look for: SMDEMO.LZH on BBSs (call 919-846-2141 to download it at no charge). Download size: 235k Description: KJV Bible/Concordance. Copyrighted Bible texts avail from author (NIV, RSV, Spanish, Greek NT). Up to 3 Bible texts side by side. Interlinear option. Fast browsing. Bible books selected by menu. Exhaustive word list. Searches can test word order and case. * wildcard. Search words highlighted on screen/ printer. Store and merge searches (OR, AND, XOR, NOT). Search statistics. Commentary lets you enter comments verse by verse. Notepad. Grabber copies window text. Uses many CUA windowing standards. 16.1.2 Bible text Product: SeedMaster Bible Study/Concordance Program. See full description on page 356. 16.2 Software for houses of worship See also: Database applications (page 137). Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 357 Product: Church Membership Tracking Sys Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard Disk. Author: Torbert Data Systems, INC., 804-488-5506 Registration: $295.00 Version: 3.0 (07-06-91) User benefits: Attractive 3 Ring manual, support BBS, telephone support. Look for: TDS BBS on BBSs (call 804-488-4146 to download it at no charge); CMTS3*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 (multiple files) on CompuServe; CMTS3*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 300k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: An exceptionally easy to use, full featured church management system. Modules for membership, donations, attendance, visitation and a powerful fund accounting general ledger system are included. Maintains all membership and financial information of a church, either large or small. This is also an excellent program for other non-profit organizations. The program is well supported by the author and frequently updated. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Books/Magazines [***] Cataloging system for books & magazines. See full description on page 323. Product: ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records [***] Cataloging system for CDs, LPs and tapes. See full description on page 324. Product: ProDev*MEMBER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Registration: $30.00 Version: 4.09h (05-01-91) User benefits: One year technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDMEMB.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 287k Description: Tracks address, children, attendance, giving, jobs, talents and any information for anyone walking in the church door. Allows fast posting of giving and attendance. Unlimited text notes window per member with search features. Many reports, statements, labels and rotary file card runs with very flexible filtering. F1 Help and very low cost. 16.3 New age/occult Product: Book of Changes [***] I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on page 348. Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 358 Product: By the Numbers [***] Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on page 348. Product: Fortune Teller [***] 6 ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full description on page 349. Product: Geomancy [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 600k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 4.04 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: GEO*.ZIP on BBSs; GEO*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: This is an ancient system of divination, sometimes associated with black magic. Originally based on stones tossed in a circle, modern Geomancy uses your selection of dot patterns to create an Astro-Geomantic chart and answer your questions. Provides an explanation of Geomantic figures. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on page 350. Product: Personal Tarot [***] Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on page 350. Product: Richard Webster Programs [***] Learn to read auras! See full description on page 350. Product: Your ESP Test [***] Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 351. Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 359 16.4 Philosophy Product: Ethics Awareness [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. VGA monitor. Author: Niche Software, 714-892-9052 Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.1 (03-21-92) User benefits: Mail support. Look for: ETHIK.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-636-2667 to download it at no charge). Download size: 260k Description: Did you know that a positive ethical perspective of a company must be continually articulated? As of 1990, 36% of organizations with more than 100 employyes provide ethics training. This PC kit might be used to help individuals handle tough decisions; to nurture a sense of conscience in the organization; to use the PC as a host for your unique company code of ethics. This program explains secular incentives for doing the right thing. 16.4.1 Metaphysics Product: Book of Changes [***] I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on page 348. 16.5 Software tools 16.5.1 For other Product: CHRONOS [***] Interactive historical timelines. See full description on page 299. Chapter 17, "Games" 360 Chapter 17 Games See also: Home & hobby, Lottery (page 336). 17.1 Practical jokes Product: Curses! [***] Creative insult generator. See full description on page 361. Product: Hard at Work [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 420k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.1 (06-01-91) User benefits: Free mail support, 900-number phone support, CIS support. Look for: HAWHAW.ZIP on BBSs; HAWHAW.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: This cutie ties up your computer with a Very Important (but imaginary) task so you can take a break. When you start Hard At Work, it selects one of 7 routines at random. You can pick your favorite job by pressing the appropriate function key. The activity on screen looks too important to be interrupted. If someone tries to stop the action with ESC or CTRL-C, a DANGER message pops up, and a tone alerts you. The process continues until you want to stop it. Product: LoveDOS [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 420k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.3 (06-01-91) User benefits: Free support, 900-number phone support, CIS support. Look for: LOVEDOS.ZIP on BBSs; LOVE*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Unlike practical joke programs that take over the DOS prompt and insult you, this uncooperative program drowns you with love and affection! It responds intelligently to many DOS commands and has a repertoire of friendly comments. 17.2 Jokes & humor Product: Babble! Creativity tool for writers. See full description on page 130. Chapter 17, "Games" 361 Product: Crystal Ball [***] Humorous computerized psychic. See full description on page 349. 17.3 Sayings & stories Product: Curses! [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.11 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: CURSE*.ZIP on BBSs; CURS*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: A humorous, creative "insult generator" with a different twist. A single keystroke switches from insults to compliments! Phrases are randomly generated from your vivid vocabulary. You control the contents, so the program can generate descriptive phrases on any subject. Product: FormGen Utility Pak #1 Super useful DOS utility kit. See full description on page 25. 17.4 Board games 17.4.1 Mahjong Product: Mah Jongg--Solitaire Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.51 (08-09-91) User benefits: Master disks, utilities, additional tile sets. Look for: MAHJNG35.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); MAHJ35.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 146k Description: A highly addictive solitaire game played with colorful Chinese tiles. The challenge is to remove all the tiles from the playing surface. It sounds easy to play (and it is), but winning is always a challenge. The game supports EGA, VGA and Hercules graphics, mouse or keyboard input. Now also supports loadable tile sets (one extra set included) as well as an editor with which players can create their own tiles. Chapter 17, "Games" 362 17.4.2 Other Product: OutFox Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.1 (10-19-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: OUTFOX.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 66k Description: Try to "Out Fox" the fox in this computerized version of "Fox and Hounds". Keep the fox at bay so he can't reach safety. The object is to surround the fox so it can't move. The fences, trees, hedges, and rocks will help. Look out for the rocks though. When the fox feels cornered or gets confused, they move and sometimes plop down on a hound. Product: Pallanda Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.6 (01-27-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: PALLANDA.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 124k Description: This is a game for the "little people", styled somewhat like Candy Land with surprise drawings along the way. You must get to the center by moving to the closest matching color. There's enough strategy and luck to make it fun for Dad and Mom. Prince Pallanda can be included as one of the four players. The name comes from 'Pal Land' where everyone plays happily together and King Pallanda ensures everyone plays fair. Even youngsters that aren't reading yet can learn to play well. Product: TriAxis Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.1 (01-10-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: TRIAXIS.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 84k Description: You are on an island composed of hexagonal bio-zones with different terrain. Survival in TriAxis depends on how well you use the environment and control your population. This Chapter 17, "Games" 363 challenging game is for two to six players and the computer can also play. Game play is a cross between chinese checkers and regular checkers except smaller populations cannot capture larger ones. "Harvest" and "Famine" add Mother Nature's whims. 17.5 Arcade games Product: AxTrons Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (02-17-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: AXTRONS.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 58k Description: Eliminate your opponents by setting traps and direct combat based on your energy level. Try to collect as many of the power coins thrown by the crowd at the arena as you can. The ClyAxistrons are good trackers, so stay out of their way - if you can. There's an extra prize for registered players with really high scores. Product: CleanUp Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.1 (11-02-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: CLEANUP.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 65k Description: Clean up the gold stars without hitting a barrier or your own trail. It takes strategy and skill to avoid blocking your own path. If you've been a Tandy TRS-80 user, you may recognize "NIM" at the end of each game. Keeps track of the top ten game scores and will monitor play time so two players can compete. Scores are based on how fast and efficiently you can "drive the little car". The author will send you a free game disk if you can beat the score mentioned in the DOC file. Chapter 17, "Games" 364 Product: Dueling Dragons Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (02-02-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: DRAGONS.TXT on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 60k Description: Wrap your dragon around the opposing dragon so it can't move long enough to be declared the winner. You also have to avoid getting wrapped up in your own tail. You can compete with a friend or the computer. Scoring is based on how fast you can pin your opponent and how many moves you can make during the pin. The key will let you speed up or slow down the action. Product: Gopher's Garden Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.1 (06-17-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: GARDEN.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 59k Description: There's trouble in the garden! You are in the midst of a gopher invasion and they're tearing up the place. You must find the pesky critters and get rid of them before they eat all of your flowers. It isn't easy because you can't actually see them. All you see is the flowers disappearing and an occasional mound of dirt. While trying to catch them be careful to avoid crushing your own flowers. Mouse support is provided as an automatic option. Product: HowTwo Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.1 (02-05-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: HOWTWO.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 66k Description: A build-it game. You must collect all of the robot part boxes in the 10-story building and take them to the laboratory for assembly. Watch your battery supply. If you don't have enough power to run the elevator and lifts, you can get stranded. The Chapter 17, "Games" 365 elevator and lifts sometimes need repairing so they work reliably. Look out for the berserk Stock Clerk Robot. It takes boxes to its attic stockroom and raids the batteries. Product: HUGO II, WHODUNIT? 3-D EGA Graphics adventure game. See full description on page 378. Product: HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS EGA 3-D Graphics Adventure Game. See full description on page 378. Product: Jewel Thief Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse; EGA monitor. Author: ServantWare, 313-741-1711 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.2 (02-08-92) User benefits: Receive code for removing registration screens. Look for: JWLTHF.ZIP on BBSs (call 313-663-4173 to download it at no charge); JWLTHF.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 44k Description: This exciting Windows lets you visit exotic places and collect jewels while avoiding restless natives. Three speed levels, high scores, accelerators, and pause options. A top notch Windows program that integrates excellent use of graphics and animation. Product: MaxMan Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.2 (05-28-90) User benefits: Latest version, free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: MAXMAN.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 44k Description: Similar to PAC-MAN, but with innovative additions that make this arcade game even more enjoyable. In MaxMan, you start out as a skinny guy. When you get one of the magic apples, you gain sufficient energy to change shape and destroy green gremlins for a while. You lose strength for each step you take. If one of the gremlins gets you, your ghost may turn into what I call a Grim Reaper. Chapter 17, "Games" 366 Product: Shooting Gallery Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. VGA monitor; mouse. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.3 (12-16-91) User benefits: Master disks. Look for: SHOOTG23.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); SHOT23.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 118k Description: An action/arcade game which uses 256 color MCGA graphics mode. Seven rounds of play are included, with different targets and objectives on each round. Includes practice mode, high score hall of fame, extensive statistics, etc. Product: Spider Web Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.4 (03-04-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: SPIDER.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 63k Description: A crazy exercise, with a mouse or joystick, in which you must spin a web to catch all of the flies before they over-populate. The most effective web, although you can make it anyway you want, looks like the ones a real garden spider spins. The best scores are achieved by keeping the number of flies trimmed to a small number and playing for as long as possible. Webs can also be spun with just the cursor keys. Product: Spin Wall Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.6 (05-28-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: SPINWALL.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 56k Description: In this colorful maze game, you are a ghost who can walk through walls matching the colors of the magic keys you can collect. At first, all of the walls are solid. Pressing the "SPIN" key makes the corners of the walls spin at random, to open different doorways. Each spin costs one of the gems you must collect. Bumping solid walls or knocking over paint cans costs extra points. The object is to maneuver through the maze, collect keys and gems, and get to the winners circle in the fewest steps. Chapter 17, "Games" 367 Product: SuperFly Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.1 (10-29-90) User benefits: Master disks, set of hints. Look for: SFLY11.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); SFLY11.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 79k Description: An all new action game by Nels Anderson, author of Mah Jongg, EGATrek, etc. Uses hi-res graphics mode and requires an EGA or VGA card to play. Chase the flies and other insect invaders through 20 different rounds. Includes 3 levels of difficulty, shell to DOS, high score hall of fame, etc. Use mouse, joystick or keyboard to play. Product: TiltMaze Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.1 (10-01-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: TILTMAZE.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 66k Description: Get as many balls into the center as you can. It's not easy, when you "tilt" the maze with the cursor keys, all of the balls start rolling in the same direction. The bigger the tilt the faster they roll. Oh! You also have to keep the balls from getting zapped by one of the electric grids. If you have an ASCII text editor, you can redesign the maze. Product: Volcano Hunter Save the city from the Volcano Druts. See full description on page 379. Product: Vortex Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.2 (04-06-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: VORTEX.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 72k Description: How tornadoes pick up and drop things inspired Vortex. The idea is to trap as many of the tornadoes as possible. Each tornado picks up and drops blocks at random and can set others free. They can only carry one at a time but you can pick up Chapter 17, "Games" 368 three. The color density of the cursor increases each time you pick up a block. If you have one or more blocks and are not moving you are safe. Otherwise, if a tornado catches you, it will pick YOU up and the game ends. Product: ZZT Arcade-Adventure Game Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Potomac Computer Systems Registration: $14.95 Version: 3.0 (06-10-91) User benefits: Bonus 'Caves of ZZT' world + Game hints + ZZT Newsletter. Look for: EXEC PC on BBSs; ZZT30.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; ZZT.ZIP in GAMES RT RTC LIB 6 on GEnie. Download size: 115k Description: A much-improved version of the 1991 arcade-adventure game hit that took the gaming world by storm! Over 10,000 players have battled the tantalizing monsters and pondered the synthetic puzzles occupying the 36 rooms in Town of ZZT. Tests your brain power as well as your reflexes and is very entertaining for novices and pros alike. Includes a full game editor so you can create your own complete ZZT worlds. st A Four-part epic series. Shareware version contains the 1 world & ZZT editor. 17.6 Card games Product: BlackJack! Blackjack simulation / tutor. See full description on page 372. Product: BridgePal Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: WR Software, 415-930-0369 Registration: $9.95 Version: 2.02 (04-29-90) User benefits: Latest Version, bonus additional program from WR Software. Look for: BPAL202.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-937-0156 to download it at no charge). Download size: 150k Description: Deals random hands and lets you bid and play any way you wish. Help features for beginners: optional hand point count, optional recommended bid. Two player options let you compete on the same hands with another player. Best hand option to increase offensive practice. Replay any hand at any time for interesting/chalenging hands. Rotate hands to play from the other teams perspective. Chapter 17, "Games" 369 Product: Hearts Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: CareWare, 916-477-6024 Registration: $15.00 Version: 6c (01-15-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HEART6.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: Featured in COMPUTE! magazine and is acclaimed by many users to be the best Hearts game they have experienced. You try your luck against three computer players with control over several users options. Offers full mouse support, ease of play and fun for the whole family. Product: MEMORY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.2R (04-01-91) User benefits: User support without limit. Look for: MEMORY.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 22k Description: A computer version of the card game of Concentration. A deck of 54 cards is lied out face down. You try to match cards. There are 13 double pairs and one single. The default cards are animals, but you can supply your own. Up to four people can play. The game was written for 7 and 8 year old children and is useful in helping them learn to read. Product: Mille French Card Game Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Unique Software Registration: $19.95 Version: 1.2 (11-15-91) User benefits: Reduced rate upgrades; notification of major upgrades; tech support by Fax and/or CompuServe Mail. Look for: MILLE12.EXE on BBSs; MILLE1.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 93k Description: A 100% CGA graphics game of the popular French card game Mille Bournes. Complete interactive instuctions can be chosen before the start of the game. If you're tired of card games of "telling" you your hand, this is the game you've been looking for! Single Player Version. 17.6.1 Poker Product: EM Poker Solitaire EGA solitaire card game. See full description on page 371. Chapter 17, "Games" 370 Product: Get Lucky! Adult oriented trivia & poker. See full description on page 389. 17.6.2 Solitaire Product: Calculation Solitaire Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Daniel Thomas, 714-524-5625 Registration: $17.00 Version: 1.12 (12-23-91) User benefits: Disk, printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CLCSOL.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 71k Description: A solitaire card game for Windows 3.0. Skill plays an important part in this game. Features: Card-Dragging, Skill Levels, Top Scores, Undo, On-Screen Hints, Changing Card Backs, and more. Product: Canfield For Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Daniel Thomas, 714-524-5625 Registration: $17.00 Version: 1.01 (01-04-92) User benefits: Disk, printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CANFLD.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 103k Description: From the author of ZiPaper and Calculation Solitaire comes a new Windows solitaire card game. One beta tester said: "You have the best computer card program that I've ever tried." Give it a try and decide for yourself. Tons of bells and whistles, including the ability to cheat! Product: EM Klondike Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor, 384K RAM. Author: EM Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.01 (05-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual and latest version on disk. Look for: KLONDK30.ZIP on BBSs (call 209-683-2084 to download it at no charge); KLDK30.EXE in IBMJR forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; KLONDK30.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 125k Description: Outstanding implementation of the classic solitaire game. Great EGA graphics, sound, three variations, mouse support, Top Ten lists. "You can look at a lot of shareware card ganes, but I doubt you'll find one that tops EM Klondike in any respect." - Dr. File Finder's Guide to Shareware, Osborne-McGraw Hill, 1990. "Klondike from EM Software shows a level of professionalism in design and implementation that surpasses Chapter 17, "Games" 371 much commercial software." - Barry Brenesal, PC Sources, May 1991. Product: EM Poker Solitaire Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor, 384K RAM. Author: EM Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.0 (05-30-91) User benefits: Latest version on disk, printed manual. Look for: PKRSOL20.ZIP on BBSs (call 209-683-2084 to download it at no charge); PSOL20.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; PKRSOL20.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 120k Description: Great solitaire card game. Place cards one by one on a 5x5 grid; score each row and column as a Poker hand. Excellent EGA graphics, music, mouse support, three variations, two scoring systems, Top Ten lists, the works! From the same author of EM Klondike and EM Pyramid. If you like solitaire card games, give this one a try! "Poker Solitaire has me hooked - just as your Klondike did!" - Ed Rochelle, Dix Hills, NY. Product: EM Pyramid Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor, 384K RAM. Author: EM Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.07 (05-30-91) User benefits: Latest version on disk and printed manual. Look for: PYRMID10.ZIP on BBSs (call 209-683-2084 to download it at no charge); PYRD10.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; PYRMID10.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 130k Description: Great EGA solitaire card game. Clear the pyramid by removing pairs of cards that total thirteen. Outstanding EGA graphics, music, mouse support, Top Ten lists. Tournament play against another play or the computer. From the same author of EM Klondike. "I thought it would be impossible to outdo Klondike!" - David Hardy, San Francisco, CA. "One of the most fascinating games for the computer." - Robert Van Dyke, Lancaster, OH. Product: PATIENCE 10 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: CoCoWare - Cowles Company Software, 817-249-0821 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.31 (06-11-91) User benefits: Printed documentation; upgrade notices; mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 200k Description: A collection of 10 popular solitaire games all run from a single menu. The games include Accordion, Canfield, Dimaryp, Eliminate, Golf, Klondike, Nestor, Pyramid, Stacker, and Vegas. Chapter 17, "Games" 372 Each game features its own best scores table. Best scores are determined using everything from cards remaining and mistakes made to the time it took to play. Documentation covers rules and strategies for all ten games. Customer color setup is provided and a mouse is fully supported. Addictive! 17.7 Non-card games Product: BRAINdead2 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor (must have 640x350 resolution capability). Author: Michael Donat, 501-442-0301 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.00 (09-04-91) User benefits: Include an extra $5 for latest version on disk. Look for: BD2.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 51k Description: Features two distinct games in a single program - a hidden tile match game that tests memory skills and a visible tile match game that pits the player against the clock. Tile contents may be set to numbers, letters or colors for matching. Mouse or keyboard control is provided. The game was originally written because there are so few PC games that our five year old could play without help. Kids do really well! As for adults - the name says it all. 17.8 Casino games Product: BlackJack! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Glencoe Computing, 314-458-2863 (EVE) Registration: $29.99 Version: 2.21p (06-05-91) User benefits: Latest version, full support, optional printed docs ($5 surcharge). Look for: BJ-221.EXE on BBSs; BJ221.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: An accurate simulation of the game Blackjack as played in American and foreign casinos. Splitting, doubling-down, insurance and surrender are all supported depending on "house rules". The thorough documentation, sophisticated practice drills and extensive statistics help the user reach any level of expertise. The finest, most fun way to learn Blackjack. The comments of hundreds of registered users can be summed up in 5 words - "The Best I've Ever Seen!". Super high quality graphics Chapter 17, "Games" 373 17.9 War games Product: RoDrones Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.2 (02-04-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: RODRONE.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 60k Description: This is a challenging game in which you must think in three- dimensions to succeed. You must position your Robot Drones close enough to the intruders in your space sector to destroy them when they are "fired". After positioning, the RoDrones will report their distance to any intruders. For advanced play, the game will print a graph you can use with a compass to help calculate the intruder positions. 17.10 Simulators Product: 3 ball Juggler Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Author: First Magnitude, 513-436-0232 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.13 (12-08-91) User benefits: Disk with latest version, additional illustrated material, discount on 5 ball version, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; JUGLE3.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Program uses high resoultion animated graphics to teach three ball juggling. Complete lessons are provided from introduction through several tricks. A game section is included that simulates juggling with arcade-game like action. Three levels of play are provided. The easy level can be mastered in minutes. The hard level involves performing "tricks" and is very challenging. Chapter 17, "Games" 374 Product: FIELD GENERAL Needs: Unknown. Hard disk, CGA monitor, 512k RAM. Author: rbm software, 512-388-0830 Registration: $19.98 Version: 5.0 (08-27-91) User benefits: Latest version of software, supplement to Users Manual (technical material), discounted subscription rate to Shareware Magazine, & inexpensive upgrade offers. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 280k Description: Game features: 60 offensive & 17 defensive plays producing over 34,800 possible results, auto or manual play, real-time game clock & play clock, two-point conversion option, weather elements, turnovers, penalties, angle punts, fake punts & field goals, onside kicks, squib kicks, blocked kicks, QB traps, time outs, no-huddle offense simulation, halftime show, instant replay feature, NFL or WLAF rules option, regulation length or short game option, full set of game stats & records, and much more! Product: The LOTTO SIMULATOR See how your picks stand up against the odds. See full description on page 336. Product: MAZE3 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Stiller Research, 904-575-7884 Registration: $12.00 Version: 3.0.6 (01-19-89) User benefits: Master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MAZ3.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 64k Description: Allows you to create a unigue maze of any size and then explore it. You see realistic 3D views of the interior of the maze. Maze provides advanced pallete switching graphics for EGA/VGA adpaters but Maze will even work on non-graphics adapters in a special character graphics mode. You explore the maze using a compass and dropping markers to find your way. You may print a complete map of the maze when you quit or find your way out of the maze. Product: PC-HAM HAM logging, contest and SS game simulation. See full description on page 338. Chapter 17, "Games" 375 17.10.1 Sports Product: Bass Class Needs: IBM PC, DOS 1.0 or better. 512k RAM; EGA monitor. Author: Olsen Outdoors, 508-486-3042 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.2 (03-22-91) User benefits: Newest version sent. Unlimited CIS/phone/mail and BBS support. Look for: BASSCL12.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); BASSCL.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 176k Description: A fishing game and a whole lot more. Lots of on-screen help with your fishing. There's even an on-screen glossary of fishing terms. It has a great user interface. Comes with six new lakes to fish that are BassTour compatible. Other lakes are available from the author. With this game you can actually learn how to fish for bass while having fun while you play. If you're already a fishing fanatic, you can use it to hone your skills! Full mouse support too. Product: BassTour Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM; CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Olsen Outdoors, 508-486-3042 Registration: $15.00 Version: 4.5 (03-26-91) User benefits: Newest version sent. Unlimited phone, CIS, mail, and BBS support. Look for: BASSTR45.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); BASSTR.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 158k Description: The ULTIMATE fishing game. You'll fish a three day tournament against 30 of the top names in bass fishing. You'll do it in a fully rigged bass boat. You've got six different fishing rods and over 2300 lure/color combinations. The boat has a trolling motor, a powerful outboard motor, various emergency and safety devices and even an on-screen LCD fish finder. Comes with six different lakes to fish (others are available from the author) and provides mouse support. Chapter 17, "Games" 376 17.11 Star Trek & Star Wars Product: EGATrek Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.0 (01-22-92) User benefits: Master disks. Look for: EGATRK30.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); EGAT30.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 116k Description: A colorful, hi-res version of the classic computer game. The player is put in control of a powerful starship in a battle to save the universe. The computer screen simulates the captain's command console with scanners, messages, damage control and even a view outside the ship. Score is based on the time needed to complete the mission with bonuses for rescues, ships destroyed, etc. Supports only EGA graphics. Product: STARTREK the Computer Program Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593 6136 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.00 (05-25-90) User benefits: support, and free updates. Look for: TREKBOOK on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Description: The techniques used in writing a good game are the same that programmers use in professional activities. Writing a good game poses a challenge that allows you to develop good habits and techniques for programming and also allows you to learn a language in an interesting manner. This product teaches the techniques for writing such a game using the STARTREK game as an example, and BASIC as the programming language in which to write the code. Product: Super StarTrek Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 5.5 (01-12-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: SUPRTREK.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 102k Description: A strategy game that's similar to the public domain version of "STARTREK" but with sophisticated differences. If you like Star Trek, you'll really like this one! Don't forget to set Chapter 17, "Games" 377 your shields right after signing on as Captain of the Enterprise. The Klingons won't wait to fire. You'll hear lot's of sound while you control the fate of the Enterprise in your sector of the Galaxy. You are given a fixed amount of time to explore, find, and destroy all of the Klingon ships. 17.12 Trivia Product: Computer Trivia Quiz A learning game to enhance Computer Literacy. See full description on page 289. Product: Get Lucky! Adult oriented trivia & poker. See full description on page 389. Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.23 (03-01-92) User benefits: Free mail support, 900-number phone support, printed manual, new game, upgrade notices. Look for: IQ.ZIP on BBSs; IQ.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Compete against yourself or others in 5 categories of knowledge. Your choice of 3 levels of play determines speed and points earned. Each player can print a certificate of achievement and could be listed as a Genuine Genius! Product: the last word Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.00 (11-25-90) User benefits: Minimum 90 days phone/BBS/mail support. Disk with additional questions and registration number to eliminate reminder screen. Coupon for discount on other author products. Look for: LWORD100.ZIP on BBSs; LW100.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: A quotations trivia game in which 1 to 4 players compete against each other and their own high scores in identifying the source of quotations and completing partial quotes. Most answers are entered free-form and are matched against a set of acceptable responses by a sophisticated pattern-recognition algorithm and, thus, the program is very forgiving when it comes to misspelled or abbreviated answers. The user can customize settings such as typing time for each player. Chapter 17, "Games" 378 17.13 Adventure Product: First Expedition Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Steve Englestad Registration: $23.90 Version: 4.0 (01-01-92) User benefits: Published charts, hint/background story book, protractor, technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 400k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: An extensive story-telling adventure. Navigate by night stars. Day and night phases with fog, storm, pirates and friendly craft, sea beasts and islands rising over the horizon. First person perspective while at sea Medical kits restore health. Survey missiles to scan area around you. Search through mazes. Watch out for Biobotic robots. You are accompanied on your quest by a First Mate who 'talks' to you with suggestions and warnings. Tongue in cheek humor. Product: HUGO II, WHODUNIT? Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor; 1MB of disk space. Author: Gray Design Associates Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.1 (06-02-91) User benefits: Hint booklet, Playback mode, HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HUGO2.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: It's adventure time again as Hugo and Penelope get swept up in another superbly animated 3D adventure. This time a murder mystery is afoot with a couple of fiendish twists and a large helping of humor. Just look what's in store - a revolving bookcase, a saucy French maid and a murderer! Over 50% bigger than the original Hugo's House of Horrors! If you enjoyed Hugo 1 you'll love the sequel. Chapter 17, "Games" 379 Product: HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor; 1MB of disk space. Author: Gray Design Associates Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.6 (06-02-91) User benefits: Hint booklet, playback mode, HUGO II, WHODUNIT? Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HUGO.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 230k Description: Voted one of the top ten all-time best shareware games! Using a combination of colorful 3-D EGA animation and text. You control HUGO'S destiny as he tries to rescue his sweetheart, Penelope, imprisoned somewhere inside the haunted house, and must solve the various puzzles and challenges encountered during his quest. Product: MAZE3 3D Maze/Cave creation and exploration game. See full description on page 374. Product: T-Zero Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Dennis Cunningham Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.03 (05-19-91) User benefits: Most recent version complete with a context- sensitive hint facility. Look for: T-ZERO.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); T-ZERO.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; T- ZERO.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 232k Description: This game, mixing elements of fantasy and science fiction while exploring the nature of time, is dedicated to all gamers saddened by the premature death knell sounded for text adventures. Scenes take place in a rustic but disturbing present; a bustling prehistoric era; and a damaged, bureaucratic future. Features: input buffer, player-definable function keys, DOS shell, Restart/Save/Restore/Undo, directional or cursor keyboard control, produce hard copy of game's prose. Advanced difficulty level. Product: Volcano Hunter Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. 16MHz or faster computer. VGA monitor. Author: Informative Technologies, 202-675-4528 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (06-15-91) User benefits: A printed map of the screens in Volcano Hunter; Several evaluation versions of other software from Informative Technologies; A certificate for $7 off a subscription to Chapter 17, "Games" 380 Shareware Magazine; A certificate for a free CompuServe membership. Look for: VOLCANO.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-596-1180 to download it at no charge); VOLCAN.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 55k Description: Monsters, treacherous ledges, hot lava, water-filled caverns, conveyor belts, moving platforms, beamers, secret doors, hotplates, timer bombs and more contribute to the action. Over 200 screens of cities, mountains and caverns. Blow up, burn up, drown, fall to your death or be killed by the Druts. But, you could survive and escape with gold beyond your imagination and save the city. Product: ZZT Arcade-Adventure Game Lots of arcade action & puzzle solving. See full description on page 368. 17.14 Word games Product: Babble! Creativity tool for writers. See full description on page 130. Product: Cipher Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.1 (10-09-91) User benefits: Master disks, additional puzzles. Look for: CIPHER21.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); CIPHER.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 87k Description: A crypto-quotes type word puzzle game, similar to the kind you might find in the Sunday newspaper. However, this version runs in colorful hi-res VGA or EGA graphics mode and allows you to play using a mouse (text modes and keyboard are also supported). Features include help, hints, save/restore. User can create their own puzzle files from either plain text quotes or from already encrypted quotes. Chapter 17, "Games" 381 Product: Cipher for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.0 (10-02-91) User benefits: Master disks, additional puzzles. Look for: CIPHWN10.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); CIPHWN.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 112k Description: A crypto-quotes type word puzzle game, similar to the kind you might find in the Sunday newspaper. However, this version runs in colorful hi-res VGA or EGA graphics mode under the Microsoft Windows 3.x environment and allows you to play using a mouse. Features include standard Windows style hypertext help, hints, save/restore. User can also create their own puzzle files from plain text or already encrypted quotes. Product: CROSSDOWN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA/VGA monitor. Mouse. Author: Sam Bellotto Jr., 716-482-8092 Registration: $25.75 Version: 2.6 (02-24-92) User benefits: Printed manual; additional puzzles. Unlimited support. Crossword construction critiquing and tutoring. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XDOWN2.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe; XDOWN26.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 149k Description: Developed by a professional crossword puzzle constructor, it features an attractive mouse-based graphics interface, animated selection buttons, and sound effects. It is as intuitive to use as working the puzzles in your daily newspaper. And it even features a construct option for you to make your own! Any puzzle can be optionally printed out with standard puzzle numbering added automatically. The package includes seven sample crossword puzzles of varying sizes. Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows Crossword puzzle layout/publishing tool. See full description on page 124. Chapter 17, "Games" 382 Product: Crossword Creator Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 320k RAM; IBM-compatible printer. Author: PC HELP-LINE, 714-797-3091 Registration: $50.00 Version: 5.00 (02-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, technical support. Look for: CWC.ZIP on BBSs; CWC.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 224k Description: This crossword puzzle "editor" gives you all the tools you need to quickly design and print your own crosswords. Pull-down menus, mouse support, comprehensive on-line help. Can generate freeform puzzles from a word list or ASCII file. Works with a companion program, Crossword Clipper for Windows, so you can paste your puzzles into desktop publishing applications. A great tool for trainers and teachers, great fun for trainees and students. Spanish and French versions available. Product: CROSSWORD POWER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 320k RAM; any printer with IBM high-ASCII character set. Author: WISCO Computing, 715-423-8189 Registration: $41.95 Version: 4.00 (01-02-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, telephone and BBS support, LaserJetII & DeskJet fixed-width soft fonts included, additional word lists. Look for: CROSSWDL.ZIP on BBSs (call 715-435-3855 to download it at no charge). Download size: 194k Description: Make crossword puzzles from your words and clues. Insert words manually or automatically into the grid. Auto-search can quickly create over 200 different word arrangements to find the puzzle with the most words. These puzzles have been used for business newsletters and seminars, as restaurant place mats, as vocabulary drills by teachers, and for entertainment at parties, reunions, etc. Puzzles can also be saved as PCX graphics or ASCII files for import into Word Perfect and desktop publishers. Chapter 17, "Games" 383 Product: EGAWHEEL [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: WHEEL Games Registration: $10.00 Version: V.17.0S (01-01-92) User benefits: 90 days support, 12,000 puzzle database. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EGAWHE.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 96k Description: A "Wheel of Fortune"/hangman type of word guessing game for IBM compatible computers with EGA video card and monitor. The game features: a colorful spinning wheel, 1-3 players, 5 rounds of play, a sound on/off option, automatic win after all letters of the puzzle are bought and guessed, a high score table for the top ten WHEELERS, and an editor to add/delete/modify puzzles. The editor may be used to create a custom database for a teaching aid from grade school through college. Product: Fictionary [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.32 (04-30-90) User benefits: Phone/CIS support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FICT.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: The game of fantastic and farfetched definitions. Each round a player chooses a word. You can choose your own word or pick one from the large selection included with the game. Each other player makes up their own definition for the word. Everyone votes for the word they think is correct and points are scored for guessing the proper one, or misleading other players. Great vocabulary builder. Can be played by 1-6. Product: Hangman for Students Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.01 (03-09-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HANG.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 181k Description: The classic hangman game with word lists divided by grade levels, from Grade 1 to Grade 5, plus junior high and senior high. It offers enough chances so that kids can win frequently and stay interested in the game. Adults may be surprised that they like to play, too. Parents can create additional word lists. Over 4,500 words. Chapter 17, "Games" 384 Product: NAMEGRAM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Neil J. Rubenking Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (06-12-89) User benefits: 100,000-word dictionary, utility to add/remove words (up to 32 letters) in the dictionary. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NAMEGM.ARC in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 260k Description: Takes any name or phrase and makes anagrams of it using a 90,000 word dictionary of words up to 11 letters. E.g. "TURBO PASCAL" becomes "LABORS AT CPU"; "COLONEL OLIVER NORTH" becomes "I CONTROL HONOR LEVEL". Menu-driven, supports mouse, works with text screen sizes from 80x25 to 132x43 or more. Option to pre-select words for anagrams OR let the computer do it all. Can print list of all words that can be made from input phrase. Amuse your friends by anagramming their names. Product: Poetry Generator [***] Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on page 131. Product: VGAWHEEL [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. VGA monitor. Author: WHEEL Games Registration: $10.00 Version: V.1.70S (01-01-92) User benefits: 90 days support, 12,000 puzzle database. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VGAWHE.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 95k Description: A "Wheel of Fortune"/Hangman type of word guessing game. The game features: a colorful spinning wheel, 1-3 players, 5 rounds of play, a sound on/off option, automatic win after all letters have been bought and guessed, a high score table for the top ten WHEELERS, and an editor to add/delete/modify puzzles. The editor may be used to create a custom database for using the program as a teaching aid in grade school through college. Chapter 17, "Games" 385 Product: WINWHEEL [***] Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. (Does not run in Windows 3.0 "real" mode.) VGA monitor, mouse, VBRUN100.DLL run-time module for Visual Basic applications. Author: WHEEL Games Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.40 (03-15-92) User benefits: Database of over 12,000 puzzles. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WINWHE.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 146k Description: A Wheel of Fortune/Hangman type word guessing game for Windows 3.X. Features: colorful graphics, 1-3 players, 5 rounds, sound on/off toggle, autowin after all letters bought and guessed, hi-score table for top 10 WHEELERS, and a puzzle editor to add/ delete/modify puzzles. Product: WORDSEARCH POWER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 320k RAM, any printer with IBM high-ASCII character set. Author: WISCO Computing, 715-423-8189 Registration: $31.95 Version: 1.00 (01-02-92) User benefits: Latest version, telephone and BBS support, additional word lists. Look for: VOCBINGO.ZIP on BBSs (call 715-435-3855 to download it at no charge). Download size: 109k Description: Create word searches, vocabulary bingo cards, and flash cards from your words and definitions. Word lists are 100% compatible with CROSSWORD POWER. 17.14.1 Cryptanalysis Product: The Cipher-Ace Series [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256K RAM. Author: Charles W. Stewart, 407-855-6148 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.0 (02-28-92) User benefits: Printed manual, six months mail/email support, shareware disks of other programs. Look for: CIFA20.ZIP on BBSs; CIFA20.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: Introduces the user to subject of Cryptography. Provides work screen and help menus for de-crypting two cipher types, with sample ciphers. Enter and save messages. Encrypt own messages for sending. Text files of associations and publications. Catalog in files. Chapter 17, "Games" 386 17.15 Pinball/paddleball Product: TiltMaze Try to roll the smiley balls into the center. See full description on page 367. 17.16 Strategy/simulation Product: AntiC [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor; MS compatible mouse. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.11 (02-02-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support, more puzzles. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ANTICX.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: A cross between Othello and Life. Each square sends its color to the neighboring squares in the network. If only one color comes into a square, it takes that color. If two colors come in, they cancel and the square assumes the third color. Each time you change a square, all squares in the pattern are recalculated and redrawn. change puzzles and display Product: ATC: Air Traffic Controller [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hercules or CGA monitor. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (09-29-85) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: ATC.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 60k Description: An air traffic controller game that's perfect for a few minutes or hours of fun. Easy to learn, but difficult to master. The game tracks best scores at each of 20 levels of difficulty. Ages 10 and up. Product: Border [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.1 (02-23-89) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: BORDER.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 70k Description: A combination of GO and connect the dots, this abstract strategy game for 2 players involves enclosing more area than your opponent, while preventing them from stopping you. Ages 12 and up. Chapter 17, "Games" 387 Product: Circle Link Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.1 (06-12-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: CIRCLINK.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 61k Description: To win, you must get your marbles to the bottom of the linked circles first. You select a row or column of links by pressing a number or alphabet key. That row or column will change its color and rotate at random one quarter turn left or right. If a circle's opening matches the link next to it, the marble will move left, right, or down. If a link is already occupied, the opponent's will have to start at the top again. Up to four players, including the computer, can play. Product: Ecomaster [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.1 (11-15-90) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ECO.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: A diverting ecology game for one or more players in which you bid for and trade animals based on their abilities to thrive in different environments. No previous biological experience is assumed. Mildly educational without belaboring the point. For 1 or more players. Typical games last less than an hour. For ages 10 and up. Product: First Expedition Sea-going adventure with plotting by stars. See full description on page 378. Product: GREEN [***] Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.02 (03-30-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; GREENX.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: Help the planters as they work to prevent the pavers from turning farms into parking lots. Pavers include mall developers, real estate agents, clear-cut loggers and other exploiters. There are several different maps, of varying Chapter 17, "Games" 388 difficulty. You have the ability to plant hedges, add walls, and to destroy pavement. Unique, yet similar in concept to Populous and SimCity. Product: Nine Men's Morris Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.03 (05-31-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NINE.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 114k Description: An ancient strategy game also called "The Mill." Get "three in a row" to take your opponent's pieces. Is somewhat like tic- tac-toe, but expanded. Looks easy, but isn't. Play against the computer. Switch sides. Take back moves. Hypertext help system. Supports mouse. Warning: You may get hooked. Product: Tear Down the Wall Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.02 (05-06-91) User benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WALL.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 109k Description: Tear down the wall without using a pick or going to Berlin. Great strategy game. Supports a mouse. The winner is the one who destroys the biggest and most bricks. Each wall is different, and hard and weak bricks effect how the wall falls. Think ahead: A good move by you may leave a better move for the computer. Hypertext help system. Don't think you can beat the computer! Product: WEBS [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Mouse; EGA monitor. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.16 (02-27-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WEBS.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: A deceptively simple solitaire game requiring both strategy and cunning. You claim nodes on a web while trying to limit the moves available to your opponent. Automatic display of potential moves, a variety of webs and difficulties give hours of challenge. Chapter 17, "Games" 389 17.17 Puzzles, mix & match Product: DressMeUp Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.2 (11-14-90) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: DRESSUP.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 134k Description: An imaginative paper doll game with a cute collection of animals to dress up. A girl and a boy may be picked from any of four kinds of stuffed animals on the shelf to play with. There are blouses, skirts, slacks, hose, purses, jackets, shoes, hats, coats, shirts, sweaters, pants, and socks hidden behind the cabinet doors to choose from. Comes with two complete outfits for the girl and boy animals and eight more outfits can be added to their wardrobes. 17.18 For adults Product: Get Lucky! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Glencoe Computing, 314-458-2863 (EVE) Registration: $24.99 Version: 2.25 (06-05-89) User benefits: Latest version, additional trivia questions. Look for: GL-225.EXE on BBSs; GL-225.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 118k Description: A multi-faceted adult oriented game package which featurs five variations of Trivia and Poker, 2 of which are played in "adult party" mode with an intimate friend (or one you would like to be more intimate with). Also included are one & two player Trivia and "The Poker Machine" which simulates the poker gambling machines found in many casinos. 17.19 Software tools 17.19.1 For other Product: ZZT Arcade-Adventure Game Lots of arcade action & puzzle solving. See full description on page 368. Chapter 17, "Games" 390 17.20 Other Product: Fantasy Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Natural Software, 708-377-7320 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.0 (09-01-90) User benefits: Phone support. Look for: FANTASY.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-276-4159 to download it at no charge); FANT.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Create flowing graphic images as you move your mouse. If art can be fleeting, transitory and personal - then Fantasy is an artist's tool. You are the artist and the audience. It's a tool for personal performance art. Like building sand castles or blowing bubbles, each performance is different and highly personal. As you move the mouse the image constantly moves and responds in never-ending, never-repeating animated sequences. Performances can be recorded and replayed. Demos included. Product: Lotto Challenger Picks numbers to play and generates tickets. See full description on page 336. Product: The LOTTO SIMULATOR See how your picks stand up against the odds. See full description on page 336. Product: PEG [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Mouse; EGA monitor. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.03 (02-10-92) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PEG.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: No one really knows when PEG solitaire was invented. Some stories trace it to prisoners during the French Revolution, but published descriptions date at least 100 years earlier. Most likely the game is even older. PEG presents variations on the classic peg solitaire with multiple starting positions, and varying endgames. One of the pleasures of playing the game on your computer is that you can quickly set up the board to try different strategies. Ages 8 to 88. Product: The Pool Manager Football Pool Organizer/Database (all sports). See full description on page 340. Chapter 17, "Games" 391 Product: World Name Game Graphic Geography Game. See full description on page 283. Chapter 18, "About shareware" 392 Chapter 18 About shareware 18.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) formed in 1987 to strengthen the future of shareware as an alternative to traditional (retail) software marketing. It also serves as an information clearing house for its members and the public at large. ASP members subscribe to a code of ethics and are committed to the shareware concept. The ASP demands professionalism from its members. Authors must acknowledge every registration (you get more than just a canceled check) and they must provide at least three months of support for their products. ASP members must also live up to any other benefits they offer. You can turn to an ombudsman for help if you can't resolve a problem with an ASP author or disk vendor. Members must explain this in every shareware program & disk vendor catalog. Few people need the ombudsman's help. ASP members represent the cream of the crop in the shareware industry, but it's nice to know you can turn to someone if you think you got a raw deal. Unfortunately, it happens -- authors have been kicked out because of repeated complaints. The Association monitors Congress for potentially damaging legislation and has sent spokesmen to testify before congressional subcommittees. It has also taken on the respon- sibility of safeguarding the term 'shareware' itself. ASP has filed motions in countries as far away as England and South Africa to stop people who attempt to claim it as a trademark word. ASP members 'meet' online in a public forum of the CompuServe network (GO SHAREWARE). Members send & receive messages, transmit files, and exchange valuable information. Old hands in the shareware business pass along their insights to new members. The group holds public and private debates and members vote on major issues by sending private messages to the Association secretary. The ASP holds yearly 'face to face' meetings and appears at various trade shows around the country (including COMDEX and PC-EXPO). It also provides speakers who lecture on every aspect of shareware. You can learn more by writing to the Association of Shareware Professionals, 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442. If you have a modem and a CompuServe Chapter 18, "About shareware" 393 account, you can log on and go to the SHAREWARE forum for more information. Product: Approved Vendor Requirements Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (07-01-91) Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VENDOR.ARC in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 4k Description: Contains all requirements ASP Approved Vendors must follow. Potential shareware authors may want to review this file to see what the ASP uses as its factors for approving disk vendors to become associate members in the organization. Product: ASP BBS Membership Application Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (02-15-91) Look for: availability unknown on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); BBSAPP.ZIP in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 25k Description: Everything a BBS Sysop needs to join the ASP. Rules, application form, text files to post on the BBS, etc. All are text files. The ASP BBS Membership ensures callers that the BBS adheres to certain standards of quality and shareware support. Cost of membership is $40 / year. Product: ASP Catalog for BBSs Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: ASP####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge). Download size: 300k Description: An official catalog of shareware products published by members of the Assocation of Shareware Professionals and available on computer bulletin board systems (BBSs). Computer users can download these products and use them on a "try before you buy" basis. This catalog describes each product and in many cases identifies a BBS where you can download it for evaluation purposes at no charge. Products grouped by subject and cross- referenced to authors' addresses via a comprehensive index. Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. Chapter 18, "About shareware" 394 Product: ASP Catalog for CompuServe Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: CIS####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); CATLOG.ZIP in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 235k Description: An official catalog of shareware products published by members of the Association of Shareware Professionals and available on CompuServe. Computer users can download these products and use them on a "try before you buy" basis. This catalog describes each product and gives its location on CompuServe. Products grouped by subject and cross-referenced to authors' addresses via a comprehensive index. Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. Product: ASP Catalog for GEnie Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: GEN####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge). Download size: 100k Description: An official catalog of shareware products published by members of the Assocation of Shareware Professionals and available on GEnie. Computer users can download these products and use them on a "try before you buy" basis. This catalog describes each product and gives its "RoundTable" location on GEnie. Products grouped by subject and cross-referenced to authors' addresses via a comprehensive index. Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. Product: ASP List of Approved BBSs Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (07-01-91) Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; APPBBS.ZIP in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: A complete list of ASP Approved BBSs. Gives the name, address, phone number, conferences, lines, protocols, network affiliations, etc. Formatted for use as a mailing list or for browsing. Updated monthly. ASP recommends Approved BBSs. Editor's note: Appendix C of this catalog contains much of the same information. Chapter 18, "About shareware" 395 Product: ASP List of Approved Vendors Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (07-01-91) Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VENDOR.EXE in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 20k Description: Complete list of ASP Approved Vendors by country and state or province. Use this catalog to find the ASP Approved Vendor nearest you. ASP recommends ASP Approved Vendors as one of the best sources of high quality, up-to-date shareware programs. Updated monthly. Editor's note: Appendix B of this catalog contains much of the same information. Product: How to join as a "beta" author Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (11-27-89) Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BETA.TXT in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 3k Description: A compilation of messages explaining how potential shareware authors can apply for membership in the ASP before releasing their first shareware program. Product: IBM PC Author Application Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (07-01-91) Look for: APPLIC.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); APPLIC.EXE in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Information on joining the Association of Shareware Professionals as an author member. This self-extract file contains several necessary information files and many reasons why you would wish to join the ASP. Specific to PC/MS-DOS authors -- see other files in this section if you program on a different platform (Amiga or MacIntosh for example). Product: Information about copyrights Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (04-29-90) Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; COPYRT.ARC in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 3k Description: A compilation of messages on why & how you should copyright a shareware program. Chapter 18, "About shareware" 396 Product: MacIntosh Author Application Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Version: n/a (07-01-91) Look for: availability unknown on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); APPLIC.SIT in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: Information on joining the Association of Shareware Professionals as an author member. This self-extract file contains several necessary information files and many reasons why you would wish to join the ASP. Specific to MacIntosh authors -- see other files in this section if you program on a different platform (Amiga or IBM PC for example). 18.2 Other Product: CompUser Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.70a (06-21-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support, one year of free quarterly updates. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: CUSER*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); CUSE*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 380k Description: A rated cyclopedia of the Shareware community. The data file is a listing of dealers in shareware, BBSs, authors of Shareware, magazines and newsletters (Over 3000!). The information is rated and complete. The list is updated daily and distributed 4 times a year. The program lets you maintain and work with the data file, create and edit post cards for mailings to persons in the data file. Then you may retrieve either listings of the addresses, address labels, 4X6 cards, or Rolodex cards. Chapter 19, "Other" 397 Chapter 19 Other 19.1 Software tools 19.1.1 For multiple programs Product: BootMaster [***] Boot Configuration Manager. See full description on page 70. 19.1.2 For other Product: PBMouse Mice with many text and graphic cursors. See full description on page 261. Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Free RunTime Licence for Database Engines. See full description on page 397. 19.2 Other Product: Simply Labels Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Author: SimpleWare, 709-489-3757 Registration: $25.00 Version: IIIa (07-01-91) User benefits: Latest version with shareware notices removed. Support by mail. Look for: SIMLAB3A.ZIP on BBSs (call 709-489-6018 to download it at no charge). Download size: 270k Description: Design free form labels. Many features including a full label editor with Qwik keys. Printing options include multiple copies, multiple labels across, auto centering, envelope or report formats and many others. Other features include sorting on any part of a label, many types of searches, import text, read dBase III files, custom colors, Date and Time stamps, non-printing lines, DOS shell, 70 page manual and many more. Applications include mailing labels, disk labels, cassette jackets... Chapter 19, "Other" 398 Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Extended/expanded memory recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $399.00 Version: 1.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Free distribution licence of the RunTime Module. The name of the data base developer will be shown in the RunTime software at visible place. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 560k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This is for the developer of database applications who want to bundle one of the STAFF-FAMILY members with his data. The software is delivered with the license for the unlimited distribution of the respective RunTime version as part of the specific application. The free distribution license for the RunTime version of each STAFF module costs US$ 399.00. This is advantageous for data vendors and for organizations in which large amounts of the same data are used on many PC's. Appendix A, "Author addresses" 399 Appendix A Author addresses This appendix cross-references each author to his or her pro- duct(s). If you want to know where to write or call about a particular product, look for it in the index and write down the page number where the product name appears in this appendix. Then turn to the appropriate page in this appendix and look up the author. Product: Approved Vendor Requirements, ASP BBS Membership Application, ASP Catalog for BBSs, ASP Catalog for CompuServe, ASP Catalog for GEnie, ASP List of Approved BBSs, ASP List of Approved Vendors, How to join as a "beta" author, IBM PC Author Application, Information about copyrights, MacIntosh Author Application Association of Shareware Professionals Address: 545 Grover Rd., Muskegon MI 49442 Fax: 616-788-2765 Queries: 616-788-5131 Product: PCFDial, Qanalyst Barn Owl Software Address: P.O. Box 74, O'Fallon, IL 62269 Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 618-632-0023 Queries: 618-632-7345 Product: PrintPlus Lambert Klein Address: PO Box 611 Wayne MI 48184 Orders: 800-622-2793 Fax: 708-397-0381 Queries: 708-397-1221 Product: FLEXIBAK Plus Nildram Software Address: 26 Stanley Hill Avenue, Amersham, Bucks HP7 9BD UNITED KINGDOM Orders: 708-397-1221 Fax: 708-397-0381 Queries: 708-397-1221 Product: 4Shell for Windows, dbDIAL(tm), GRAB Plus(r), GRAB Plus(r) for Windows, ZPAY 3 ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) th Address: 2526 69 Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712-5631 Orders: 800-468-4188 Fax: 813-866-8034 Queries: 813-866-8233 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 400 Product: Disk DUP, FormGen, FormGen Business Collection, FormGen Fill, FormGen Home Collection, FormGen Utility Pak #1 FormGen Corp. Address: 13 Holland Drive, Bolton, ON, Canada L7E 1G4 Orders: 416-857-4141 Fax: 416-857-4531 Queries: 416-857-4141 Product: PCCLOCK Michael J. Sadaway Address: Box 128-P, South Walpole, MA 02071 Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS FunStuff Software (Paul Munoz-Colman) Address: 11645 Charter Oak Ct., Suite 201, Reston, VA 22090-4526 Orders: 800-242-4775 Fax: 703-435-3130 Queries: 703-435-1110 Product: Disk Manager (CUDM), Duplicate File Manager Micro System Solutions Address: 5048 W Maplewood Ave, Littleton CO 80123 Orders: 800-421-1789 Queries: 303-795-7653 Product: ProDev*EPRICE, ProDev*MEMBER, ProDev*QUOTE, ProDev*QUOTE Utility Programs Pro Dev Software Address: 545 Grover Road, Muskegon MI 49442-9427 USA Orders: 616-788-2243 Queries: 616-788-2243 Product: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK, DARN! Don't Forget!, Programmer's SUPER-MAINT EmmaSoft Address: PO Box 238 Lansing, NY 14882-0238 Orders: 607-533-4685 Fax: 607-533-4685 Queries: 607-533-4685 Product: BOXER(tm) Text Editing System BOXER Software Address: P.O. Box 3230, Peterborough, NH 03458-3230 Orders: 800-982-6937 Queries: 603-924-6602 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 401 Product: Attribution, Backup, Backup/2, Changer/2, Director, Dupes, Except, Getkey/2, Globally, Globally/2, Launcher, Maker, Mover, Renamer, Renamer/2, Room, Shredder/2, Stamper, Stringer/2 Richard W. Adams Address: 104 Willow Oaks Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669-1528 Orders: 804-851-5263 Product: TechnoJock's Object Toolkit, TechnoJock's Turbo Toolkit TechnoJock Software, Inc. Address: PO Box 820927, Houston TX 77282 Orders: 800-242 4775 Fax: 713-493 5872 Queries: 713-493 6354 Product: Fantasy, GEMCAP, PC-Draft II, PC-Draft-CAD Natural Software Address: 19 South Fifth Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Orders: 708-377-7320 Queries: 708-377-7320 Product: Cipher, Cipher for Windows, EGATrek, Mah Jongg--Solitaire, MouseTools, Shooting Gallery, SuperFly Arcanum Computing Address: 92 Bishop Drive, Framingham, MA 01701-6515 Product: Plot-Line PlotSoft Solutions Address: RR#4 Shelburne Ontario Canada L0N 1S8 Orders: 519-925-5468 Fax: 519-942-3241 Queries: 519-925-5468 Product: ALPS, ALPS(PC), Architectural Engineering, Complement & Schedules, Complement & Schedules(PC), Custodial Requirements, Custodial Requirements(PC), Decision Analysis, Decision Analysis(PC), EE, Flow Process, Flow Process(PC), Furniture & Equipment Survey, Furniture, Equipment Survey(PC), Graphical Representation, Graphical Representation(PC), Layout Planning, Layout Planning(PC), Man/machine Process, Man/Machine Process(PC), Methods Time Measurement, Methods Time Merasurement(PC), Operation Process, Operation Process(PC), Operator Process, Operator Process(PC), Overhead Cost, Overhead Cost(PC), Space Relationship, Space Relationship(PC), Statistical, Statistical(PC), Value Engineering, Value Engineering(PC), Volume,Hours & Productivity(PC), Volume,Hours & Productivity ALPS Software Address: 1821 Elm Ave., Canon City, CO 81212-4524 Orders: 800-242-4PSL Fax: 713-524-6398 Queries: 719-269-1117 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 402 Product: FOURU, Little Black Book, LK4.EXE, LOGGIT GTX Software Address: 5419 Dahlia Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Orders: 213-257-2704 Queries: 213-257-2704 Product: DISKLIST, SHERLOCK Gulf Sierra Address: 14809 Clavel Street, Rockville, MD 20853 Orders: 301-460-0354 Queries: 301-460-0354 Product: Hard Disk Director Canyon Software Address: 1537 Fourth Street, suite 131, San Rafael, CA 94901 Orders: 415-453-9779 Fax: 415-459-4904 Queries: 415-453-9779 Product: Newkey FAB Software Address: P.O. Box 336, Wayland, MA 01778 Orders: 508-358-6357 Queries: 508-358-6357 Product: Rubicon Publisher Rubicon Computer Labs Inc. Address: Box 336, Chelsea, QC, Canada J0X 1N0 Orders: 819-770-4317 Fax: 819-770-4317 Queries: 819-770-4317 Product: FASTFILE Interactive Mini Systems, Inc. Address: 5312 W Tucannon, Kennewick, WA 99336 Orders: 509-783-3829 Queries: 509-783-3829 Product: DB2DOC, DB2PRG, QQUERY (All Fox versions), QQUERY (FoxBASE+ 2.10 version), QQUERY (FoxPro 1.02 version), QQUERY (FoxPro 2.0 version) Carlos Berguido Address: 1722 Capella Court - Petaluma, CA 94954 Orders: 707-762-9067 Queries: 707-762-9067 Product: ICP Spirit7 Software, Ltd. Address: PO Box 777/ Waynesboro, VA 22980 Orders: 703-943-4635 Fax: 703-943-4635 Queries: 703-943-4635 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 403 Product: BOOKLET, BOOKLET-SCREEN, Smart10 Sympathetic Software Address: 9531 Telhan Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Product: TAX91 F. Roland Bjorklund Address: P.O. Box 1156, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Queries: 301-645-6819 Product: Nifty James' RAM Disk, Nifty James's File Finder, NJ's File Finder for Windows Mike Blaszczak Address: 8 Concorde Way #A2, Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096-1546 / USA Orders: 203-292-1356 Queries: 203-292-1356 Product: VMiX 386 Commercial Software Associates (ComSoft) Address: P.O. Box 36 Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Queries: 714-720-1214 Product: PopDBF Bowen Software Address: P O Box 2134, 126 Devron Circle, East Peoria IL 61611 Orders: 800-242-4775 Queries: 309-699-0950 Product: AMORTZ Oregon Software Group Address: 9865 SW Eagle Lane, Beaverton, OR 97005-6603 Orders: 503-643-0915 Fax: 503-650-0082 Queries: 503-643-0915 Product: RIE - Rimrock Icon Editor Rimrock Software Address: P.O. Box 2406 Hayden, ID 83835-2406 Orders: 208-772-9347 Queries: 208-772-9347 Product: InstaCalc FormalSoft Address: PO Box 1913, Sandy, Utah 84091 Orders: 800-962-7118 Queries: 801-565-0971 Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! Seaware Corp. Address: P.O. Box 1656, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Orders: 800-634-8188 Fax: 407-738-1712 Queries: 407-738-1712 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 404 Product: PCM100.COM Yves Charier Address: 64 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, FRANCE Orders: 331-4340-3743 Queries: 331-4340-3743 Product: Plain Vanilla Labels, Rosewood Journal Rosewood Software Address: 135-10 Livonia Place, Scarborough, Ontario M1E 4W6 Orders: 416-284-6119 Queries: 416-284-6119 Product: VINO:FILE Cellar Master Mark Christian Address: 7 Campbell Grove, East Hawthorn, 3123, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Orders: 011-61-3-882-3108 Fax: 011-61-3-882-3108 Queries: 011-61-3-882-3108 Product: ActaeOn Jon Clempner Address: 20, Norleigh Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AZ, ENGLAND Orders: +44-61 998 8592 Product: EZ-Reader, EZ-Reader Thumper Technologies Address: P.O. Box 471346 Orders: 918-355-3374 Queries: 918-355-3374 Product: Capital Gainz DBLinx Address: P.O. Box 12545, RTP, NC, 27709-2545 Orders: 919-469-5196 Queries: 919-469-5196 Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder Cooney Applied Technology Address: P.O. Box 2039, Kettering, OH 45429-0039 Product: PATIENCE 10 CoCoWare - Cowles Company Software Address: P.O. Box 122721, Fort Worth, TX, 76121-2721 Queries: 817-249-0821 Product: Hearts, PCForm, Q4Tool CareWare Address: 10217 Ridge View Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945 Orders: 916-477-6024 Queries: 916-477-6024 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 405 Product: VERSAMAP Charles H. Culberson Address: 8 Ritter Lane, Newark, DE 19711 Orders: 302-731-0694 Queries: 302-731-0694 Product: T-Zero Dennis Cunningham rd Address: No. 405, 25-6 NW 23 Pl., Portland, OR 97210-3534 Product: Peronal Record Keeper Professional Automated Systems Address: P.O. Box 129, Roosevelt, NJ 08555-0129 Orders: 609-448-9299 Queries: 609-448-9299 Product: LOTTO PROPHET DataMicro, Inc Address: PO Box 3527, Port Charlotte, FL 33949 Orders: 800-336-7720 Fax: 813-624-2191 Queries: 813-629-7720 Product: WorkQueue Lane Davis Address: P.O.Box 1472, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 Product: FileFinder, Shez California Software Design Address: P.O. Box 15284, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Orders: 707-575-9868 Product: MenuDIRECT Gold, Point & Shoot Backup/Restore, Point & Shoot Home Manager Applied Micro Systems Technology Address: P.O. Box 1784, Stillwater, OK 74076 Orders: 405-377-0444 Queries: 405-377-0444 Product: ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities, ESF's European DeskJet Fonts, ESF's European LaserJet Fonts, ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util., TSR Download Elfring Soft Fonts Address: PO Box 61, Wasco, IL 60183 Orders: 708-377-3520 Fax: 708-377-6402 Queries: 708-377-3520 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 406 Product: Bannerific, Information Please, KICK, KWIKSTAT, KWIKWRITE, Loan Amortization, PC-CAI, Spell Games TexaSoft Address: P.O. Box 1169, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Orders: 800-955-TEXAS Fax: 214-291-3400 Queries: 214-291-2115 Product: SOFF BALLS Computater Software Address: 2809 Lordshire Road, Madison WI 53719 Orders: 608-271-1586 Queries: 608-271-1586 Product: Q&A Study Aid Quid Pro Quo Software Address: P.O. Box 1248, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1248 Product: PBMouse, PBWindows Barry Erick Address: 28 Ridge St ; Dallas, PA 18612 Queries: 717-675-3432 Product: AntiC, ATC: Air Traffic Controller, Border, Capbuf, CHRONOS, Ecomaster, Fictionary, GREEN, PEG, Quilt, UDECIDE, WEBS Cascoly Software th Address: 4528 36 Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Orders: 206-523-6135 Queries: 206-523-6135 Product: Easy Format, Lite Format, Prgmr's Productivity Pack Lite, Programmer's Productivity Pack Falk Data Systems Address: 5322 Rockwood Court, El Paso, TX 79932-2412 Orders: 915-584-7670 Fax: 915-584-1540 Queries: 915-584-7670 Product: WordMaster MasterWorks Address: P.O. Box 116, McCleary WA 98557 Queries: 206-495-4574 Product: Early Bird Allan Computer Products Address: PO Box 2177, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201 USA Orders: 800-374-5725 Fax: 913-384-3451 Queries: 913-384-5725 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 407 Product: ALBUM KEEPER II, FASTMAIL, VIDEO BUFF CACHE MICROSYSTEMS Address: 2234 Santa Ynez Ave, San Luis Obispo CA 93405-2144 Queries: 805-549-0532 Product: EGA Mouse Paint, HouseHold TRACKER, Melissa's Music Flashcards, Personal Time Card Fischer Grafix & Software Address: P.O. Box 606, Midway City, CA 92655 Orders: 714-898-7262 Fax: 714-898-7262 Product: ACCU BBS Lister, ACCU Music Printer Kevin Fischer Address: 16878 Saint James Drive, Poway, CA 92064-1137 Orders: 619-487-5461 Queries: 619-487-5461 Product: The Address Book Solution GSF Software & Solutions Address: 3380 Sheridan Drive, Suite 391, Amherst NY 14226 Queries: 716-283-3804 Product: QFiler, QFont Jamestown Software Address: 2508 Valley Forge Drive, Madison WI 53719 Orders: 608-271-2090 Queries: 608-271-2090 Product: DIREDIT, HDTEST Computer Counselors, Inc. Address: 1515 West Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010 Queries: 215-527-4408 Product: PC-GLOSSARY Disston Ridge, Inc. nd Address: 4915 22 Avenue North Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 813-327-0822 Queries: 813-323-0961 Product: MAXI Form, NPS - Nominal Pipe Size, Over_LAZ, Over_LAZ PS, Utility_Belt Herne Data Systems Ltd Address: PO Box 250, Tiverton, ON CANADA N0G 2T0 Orders: 519-366-2732 Fax: 519-366-2732 Queries: 519-366-2732 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 408 Product: BlackJack!, Get Lucky! Glencoe Computing Address: 1100 Highway C, Glencoe MO 63038-1404 Orders: 314-458-2863 (EVE) Queries: 314-458-2863 (EVE) Product: HUGO II, WHODUNIT?, HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS, PRO-CR, TOUCH TYPE TUTOR Gray Design Associates Address: PO Box 333, Northboro MA 01532 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Fax: 713-524-6398 Product: FileXref, ReNamer ConVal Software, Inc. Address: 11607 E. Butter Creek Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 Orders: 805-529-6847 Queries: 805-529-6847 Product: Flu_Shot+ Software Concepts Design Address: 594 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10016 Orders: 212-889-6431 Fax: 212-889-9730 Queries: 212-889-6431 Product: ENVI-MAN, FILE-MAN, LASR-MAN, MENU-MAN, PATH-MAN Micrometric Address: 98 Dade Avenue Orders: 813-377-2515 Fax: 813-377-2515 Queries: 813-377-2515 Product: MenuEase Creative Computer Address: 8868 Continental Dr. Orders: 714-687-2421 Fax: N.A. Queries: 714-687-2421 Product: ActCalendar, ActMenu, AxTrons, Circle Link, CleanUp, DirBack, DressMeUp, Dueling Dragons, Gopher's Garden, HowTwo, MaxMan, OutFox, Pallanda, RoDrones, Spider Web, Spin Wall, Strudle, Super StarTrek, TiltMaze, TriAxis, Vortex ShareGames Address: 3174 Hawthorn St, San Diego, CA 92104 Orders: 619-283-0472 Queries: 619-283-0472 Product: Directory Freedom, the last word Bit Masons Consulting Address: 3205 Windsor Ridge Dr., Westboro MA 01581 Orders: 508-898-3321 Queries: 508-898-3321 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 409 Product: PowerBatch Compiler CSD, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 566484 Atlanta, GA 30356-6009 Orders: 404-740-9583 Fax: 404-664-0872 Queries: 404-740-9583 Product: Ample Notice, LQ Granny's Old-Fashioned Software Address: Route 4, Box 216, Boone, NC 28607 USA Orders: 704-264-6906 Fax: 704-264-4634 Queries: 704-264-6906 Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu MicroFox Company Address: 3310 Fox Run, P.O. Box 447, Richfield OH 44286-0447 USA Orders: 216-659-9489 Queries: 216-659-9489 Product: Calendar Mate Hawk Software Address: PO Box 3961; Regina, SK S4P 3R9; Canada Orders: 306-543-8899 Queries: 306-543-8899 Product: SLIM Dominic Herity Address: PO Box 3038, Dublin 4, Ireland. Product: WinPost Eastern Mountain Software Address: P.O. Box 20178, Columbus, Ohio 43220 Queries: 614-798-0910 Product: "Cheque-It-Out", Takin' Care of Business! AP, Takin' Care of Business! AR, Takin' Care of Business! GL, Takin' Care of Business! IN, Takin' Care of Business! M&C, Takin' Care of Business! PR, Takin' Care of Business! PS Hooper International, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 50200 Colorado Springs, CO 80949 Orders: 800-245-7789 Fax: 719-528-8997 Queries: 719-528-8989 Product: PullDown SAA Menu Shell MicroDynamics Development Address: 1445 Mensch Lane, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Queries: 215-367-1891 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 410 Product: ORGANIZE! Jazz Collection, ORGANIZE! Memorabilia, ORGANIZE! Professional Books, ORGANIZE! Your Art, ORGANIZE! Your Books/Magazines, ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records, ORGANIZE! Your Coin Collection, ORGANIZE! Your Comic Books, ORGANIZE! Your Fabrics, ORGANIZE! Your Guns, ORGANIZE! Your Home, ORGANIZE! Your Model Railroad, ORGANIZE! Your Plants/Garden, ORGANIZE! Your Sports Cards, ORGANIZE! Your Stamp Collection, ORGANIZE! Your Video Tapes, Play 'n' Learn HomeCraft Software Address: P.O. Box 974, Tualatin, OR 97062 Orders: 503-692-3732 Fax: 503-692-0382 Queries: 503-692-3732 Product: Total Investor for 1-2-3, Total Investor for Symphony Hughes Financial Services Address: P.O. Box 1244, Nashua, N.H. 03061-1244 Orders: 603-598-4676 Fax: 603-598-4676 Queries: 603-598-4676 Product: HyperSlide, PlotManager, SlideManager John Intorcio Address: 335 Washington Street, Suite 178, Woburn, MA 01880 Orders: 617-246-9640 Queries: 617-246-9640 Product: VIDEOCAT William A. Jackson Address: 6529 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Product: TimeStax Johnson Technologies Address: 10564 N. Blaney Avenue, Cupertino, CA. 95014 Orders: 408-255-4213 Fax: 408-253-9994 Queries: 408-255-4213 Product: DAYO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (AP), DAYO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AR), DAYO BACK ORDERS (BO), DAYO BAR CODE 3 OF 9, DAYO BILLING & INVOICING, DAYO END OF PERIOD, DAYO GENERAL LEDGER (GL), DAYO INDEX, DAYO INVENTORY, DAYO LITTLE POS, DAYO LOOKUP, DAYO MEMBERSHIP, DAYO MENU, DAYO MRP, DAYO ORDER ENTRY, DAYO PASSWORDS, DAYO PAYROLL, DAYO POS (POINT OF SALE), DAYO PRICE BOOK, DAYO QUOTES, DAYO RENTAL POS, DAYO RETURN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DAYO RETURNS & REFUNDS, DAYO SIMPLE POS, DAYO SMART REPORTS, DAYO TIME & BILLING TJS LAB, Inc. Address: 5104 N. Orange Blossom Trail, #200, Orlando, FL 32810 Orders: 407-292-4708 Fax: 407-295-1704 Queries: 407-291-3960 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 411 Product: Recursive Realm Austin Software Design Address: P.O. Box 30133, Grand Junction, CO 81503 Orders: 303-242-7606 Queries: 303-242-7606 Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows, Crossword Creator PC HELP-LINE Address: 35250 Silver Leaf Circle, Yucaipa, CA 92399, United States Orders: 714-797-3091 Queries: 714-797-3091 Product: ALITE, AS-EASY-AS, DRAFT CHOICE TRIUS, Inc. Address: P.O. BOX 249, N. Andover, MA 01845-0249 Orders: 800-GO TRIUS Fax: 508-688-6381 Queries: 508-794-9377 Product: LAN-LINK, PC-HAM, STARTREK the Computer Program, WHATS- UP Software for Amateur Radio Address: POB 3419, Silver spring, MD, 20918 Queries: 301-593 6136 Product: SNAP! Walter J. Kennamer Address: 7027 Dunstans Lane Product: TreeTop Kilgore Software Address: P.O. Box 2291, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Orders: 800-TREETOP Queries: 916-371-3715 Product: FPLAN-Captital Needs Planner, FPLAN-Education Funding Planner, FPLAN-Income Protection Planner, FPLAN-Personal Financial Plnr, FPLAN-Retirement Planner First Financial Software Address: P.O. Box 592967, Orlando, FL 32859-2967 Orders: 800-736-4920 Queries: 407-352-2529 Product: 4Print, Babble! Korenthal Associates, Inc. Address: 230 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 Orders: 800-KA-PROGS Fax: 212-242-2599 Queries: 212-242-1790 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 412 Product: Calendar Keeper Dataphile Software Address: 7058 Sandpiper, Kalamazoo, MI, 49002 Orders: 616-327-7811 Queries: 616-327-7811 Product: AFFORD IT??? Garrett Krueger Software Development Address: P.O. Box 17037, St. Paul, MN 55117 Orders: 612-776-9942 Queries: 612-776-9942 Product: The Pool Manager American Systems Address: Post Office Box 604, LaGrange, IL 60525-0604 Product: C.A.R.S., JDIR, Print-it Cybernetic Software Address: P. O. Box 3594, Skokie IL 60076 Orders: 708-677-8358 Fax: 708-677-8358 Queries: 708-677-8358 Product: Lotto Challenger Data Solutions Address: 1529 Thistledown Drive, Brandon, FL 33510 Orders: 800-783-8934 Queries: 800-783-8934 Product: DosEA 1--For Absolute Beginners, DosEA 2--What is DOS?, DosEA 3--10 Easy Commands, DosEA 4--Find That Command!, DosEA 5--All About MS-DOS 5.0, DosEA 6--Switched on DOS, Hangman for Students, Nine Men's Morris, Tear Down the Wall, The World's Simplest Computer Langin Software rd Address: 532 W. 3 St., Centralia, IL 62801 Orders: 618-532-4899 Fax: 618-532-0075 Queries: 618-532-4899 Product: LCD: Led's Change Directory, SST: the Supersonic Search Tool Keith Ledbetter Address: 4240 Ketcham Drive Chesterfield, VA 23832 Queries: 804-674-0780 Product: Oak Hill Vi(tm) Oak Hill Software, Inc. Address: 73 Hillyer Circle, Middletown, NJ 07748 USA Orders: 908-671-8544 Queries: 908-671-8544 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 413 Product: Multi-level Pull-down Menus, Multi-level Pull-down Menus, Multi-level virtual windows, Multi-level Virtual Windows, QWIK Screen Utilities, QWIK Screen Utilities for C, STRG String Processing Routines Eagle Performance Software Address: P.O. Box 292786 Orders: 214-539-7855 Fax: 817-457-2429 Queries: 214-539-7855 Product: Dinger, Enveloper, WOPR-WinWord Office POWER Pack Pinecliffe International Address: Post Office Drawer 7337 - Coal Creek Canyon - Golden CO 80403 Orders: 800-OK-WINWORD Queries: 303-642-0604 Product: CtrlcLib, PC-FasType/CGA, PC-FasType/MONO Trendtech Corporation Address: P.O. Box 3687, Wayne, NJ 07474-3687 U.S.A. Orders: 201-694-8622 Fax: 201-694-2543 Queries: 201-694-8622 Product: Balloons, DrawSome AssistWare Address: 1505 Sedwick Rd., Durham, NC 27713 Orders: 919-544-5567 Queries: 919-544-5567 Product: STS26, World Name Game, WORLD29 Robert L. Lloyd Address: 191 Via De La Reina, Merritt Island, FL 32953 Product: LiteComm(tm) for Microsoft C, LiteComm(tm) for Turbo C, LiteSPM Information Technology, Ltd. Address: 5 Park Blvd., Lincoln, RI 02865 Queries: 401-724-2730 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 414 Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Pete Maclean Software Address: P. O. Box 591359, San Francisco, CA 94159-1359 Fax: 415-751-4635 Product: PMZIP, WinZip Nico Mak Address: P.O. Box 919, Bristol, CT 06011-0919 Orders: 800-242-4775 Product: MegaHost ASCII Computer Enterprises Address: 231 Market Place #353, San Ramon, CA 94583 Orders: 800-242-4775 #10391 Product: FIELD GENERAL rbm software Address: 13117 Broughton Way, Austin, TX 78727-3147 Queries: 512-388-0830 Product: PC-DEAL KINDRED SPIRITS Address: 1407 Finntown Road, Waldoboro, Maine 04572 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Fax: 713-524-6394 Product: EM Klondike, EM Poker Solitaire, EM Pyramid EM Software Address: Station A, P.O. Box 2052 Champaign, IL 61825-2052 Fax: 217-367-9346 Product: COM-AND CABER Software Address: P.O. Box 3607 MDSE MART, Chicago IL 60657-0607 Orders: 310-439-6104 Fax: 312-477-0925 Queries: 310-439-6104 Product: DMP DMP Software nd Address: 204 E. 2 Ave., Suite 610, San Mateo, CA 94401 Fax: 415-341-2702 Queries: 415-341-2702 Product: The Retailer RetailWare Address: 2107 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73120-1577 USA Orders: 405-749-1763 Fax: 405-751-5629 Queries: 405-749-1763 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 415 Product: PC-AP Accounts Payable, PC-AR Accounts Receivable, PC-GL General Ledger, PC-PR Payroll Writing, PCINV Invoice Writing Medlin Accounting Shareware Address: 1461 Sproul Avenue, Napa, CA 94559 Orders: 707-255-4475 Fax: 707-255-9266 Queries: 707-255-4475 Product: SR-Info Sub Rosa Publishing Inc. Address: 1170 Sheppard Ave. W., Unit 34, Downsview, ON M3K 2A3 Orders: 416-398-8414 Fax: 416-398-8415 Queries: 416-398-8414 Product: PCBUDGET ProLogic Software Address: P.O. Box 71 - Loveland, Ohio 45140 Orders: 513-677-1754 Queries: 513-677-1754 Product: Systems Manager MiCord Address: P.O. Box 1344, Midland, MI 48640 Orders: 517-631-4367 Queries: 517-631-4367 Product: FBNCAT, OffLoad FBN Software Address: P.O. Box 160867, Cupertino CA 95016 Queries: 408-446-9039 Product: JEPRS (Jeepers!) Louis M. Miranda Address: P.O. Box 822894, Dallas, TX 75382 Queries: 214-522-5110 Product: QEdit(R) Advanced SemWare Address: 4343 Shallowford Rd, Suite C3A, Marietta, GA 30062-5022 Orders: 404-641-9002 Fax: 404-640-6213 Queries: 404-641-9002 Product: PC-STRAN(tm), PCBRIDGE(tm) Joe Murphy Address: P.O. Box 56164, Madison, WI 53705-9464 Queries: 608-274-1946 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 416 Product: Find Area Code (FAC) Mountain Data Systems Address: 8531 East Dry Creek Place, Englewood, CO 80112-2701 Orders: 303-773-9515 Queries: 303-773-9515 Product: The Window BOSS & Data Clerk Star Guidance Consulting, Inc. Address: 273 Windy Drive, Waterbury, CN 06705 Orders: 203-574-2449 Fax: 203-755-8842 Queries: 203-574-2449 Product: DIRECT MAINT, FILE PATCH, MORFORM, MORSOFT CALCULATOR, PC SYSTEM MANAGER MORSOFT Address: 9859 IH-10 West, 107/811 Orders: 800-662-0028 Queries: 512-561-0731 Product: dBF-View, STAFF-BASE, STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY, STAFF- DEVELOPER, STAFF-DIAL, STAFF-GRAF, STAFF-INTEGRATOR, STAFF- KICK, STAFF-MASK, STAFF-REPORT, STAFF-UTIL MSC - Morariu Software Consulting Address: Im Mainfeld 23, D-6000 Frankfurt/M 71, Germany Orders: 0049-69-6702652 Fax: 0049-69-676017 Queries: 0049-6196-48524 Product: Disk OrGanizer (DOG) Soft GAM's Software Address: P. O. Box 1311, Mendocino, CA 95460-1311 Queries: 707-961-1632 Product: JetPilot LaserJet Control, ZapCode Pro Printer Control Morton Utilities Address: 81-887 Tournament Way, Indio, California 92201, U.S.A. Orders: 619-347-7563 Queries: 619-347-7563 Product: The Children's Graphics Program, Dad's Choice, Dr. Motes' Colorbook, Mom's Math, School-Mom Motes Educational Software Address: 1632 Brooks St., Fayetteville, AR 72701 Orders: 501-442-5652 Queries: 501-442-5652 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 417 Product: DasBOOT!, EGAWHEEL, VGAWHEEL, WINWHEEL WHEEL Games Address: 507 Washington Gdns, Washington, NJ 07882-9205 Product: pEDIT PLUS T. G. Muench Address: P.O. Box 11536, Prescott, AZ 86304-1536 Queries: 602-445-2479 Product: Badge-O-Magic, dLITE, WAMPUM, Zephyr Ward Mundy Software Address: 4160 Club Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319 Orders: 404-237-9420 Fax: 404-237-1167 Queries: 404-237-9420 Product: MakeDemo WindhamWoods Publishing Address: P. O. Box 314, Windham, NH 03087 U. S. A. Orders: 800.487.2667 Queries: 603.893.2667 Product: SeedMaster White Harvest Software, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 97153 Orders: 919-870-0775 Queries: 919-870-0775 Product: Magic Brush & Magic Show, What's Up(tm) Nassib Nassar Address: 4035 Livingstone Pl., Durham, NC 27707 Product: Cash Control Adrian-Thomas Developments, Inc. Address: P.O Box 532, Orleans, Ontario, Canada, K1C 1S9 Orders: 613-837-0684 Queries: 613-837-0684 Product: PathProj, RXridge, RXtraces softRX shareware Address: 5261 Woodfield Drive North; Carmel, IN 46032-8795 Product: Bass Class, BassTour, Tikler Olsen Outdoors Address: 68 Hartwell Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460 Queries: 508-486-3042 Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet), Layout Software Co-op Address: 5437 Honey Manor Dr Indianapolis IN 46241 Orders: 317-856-6052 Queries: 317-856-6052 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 418 Product: Easy Project Parcell Software Address: P.O. Box 165 Geneva, Il 60134 U.S.A. Orders: 708-232-6328 Fax: 708-232-6339 Queries: 708-232-6328 Product: Easydial, PALERT, PATTR, PCOPY, PDAILY, PDEL, PPRINT, PSEARCH, PTOUCH, RECALL Patri-Soft Address: 2900 Adams St. Suite C-210, Riverside, CA 92504 Orders: 800-242-4775 Fax: 714-352-1527 Queries: 714-352-2820 Product: BatchMaker Plus, CNC-Transedit, Directory-Manifest, LOANS & SAVINGS, MathAttack, TRIG-IT & GEO-DIM Northland Multisoft Address: 1501 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora CA 91740 Orders: 818-963-6355 Queries: 818-963-6355 Product: AMORTIZATION TABLE, ELECTRON, FAST INVOICE WRITER, FAST STATEMENT WRITER, MULTIFILE-XL, PAYMENT BOOK WRITER H&P Software Address: 218 Newman Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81005 Orders: 719-561-0810 Queries: 719-561-0810 Product: Painless Accounting, Painless Acct/Payroll Companion, Painless Event Processor, Painless Menu Manager, Painless Payroll Painless Accounting Address: 4401 Birdsong Plano, TX 75093 Orders: 800-521-9905 Fax: 214-596-9164 Queries: 800-521-9905 Product: Simply Help!, Simply Labels SimpleWare Address: P.O. Box 877 Windsor, NF Canada A0H 2H0 Queries: 709-489-3757 Product: Charge Account Management Prog., Checkbook Management Program, Savings Account Management Prg. M. P. Data Address: 113 Foxport Dr., Kingsport, TN 37664-5626 Queries: 615-349-7744 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 419 Product: ORGANIZE David H. Pritchett Address: P.O. Box 7273 Macon, GA 31209-7273 Product: SWAPDOS, SWAPDS, SWAPLM, SWAPMM, SWAPNG, SWAPSK, SWAPTN, TCXL User Interface Development, TesSeRact Compression System, TesSeRact File Management, TesSeRact Printer Control, TesSeRact Screen Designer, TesSeRact TSR Devel. System Innovative Data Concepts, Inc. Address: 122 North York Road, Suite 5, Hatboro. PA 19040 Orders: 215-443-9705 Fax: 215-443-9753 Queries: 215-443-9705 Product: InContext Rams' Island Software Address: 7644 Lakecliff, Parker, CO 80134-5904 Orders: 303-841-2848 Queries: 303-841-2848 Product: XRS ("eXpress Response System") Smokin' Software Address: 995 Buck Hall Landing, McClellanville, S.C. 29458 Orders: 803-928-3332 Queries: 803-928-3332 Product: PrintCAD, PrintGL, Ravitz Editor Ravitz Software Inc. Address: P.O. Box 25068 / Lexington, KY 40524-5068 / USA Queries: 606-268-4223 Product: 4DOS JP Software Inc. Address: P.O. Box 1470, East Arlington, MA 02174, USA Orders: 800-368-8777 Fax: 617-646-0904 Queries: 617-646-3975 Product: VAR Grade VARed Software Address: 1490 Calle Fidelidad Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-6819 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Queries: 805-523-7546 Product: BridgePal, Names & Dates, PC-Names WR Software Address: PO Box 4819 Orders: 415-930-0369 Queries: 415-930-0369 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 420 Product: HyperPAD, Show Partner Lite Brightbill-Roberts and Company, Ltd. Address: 421 University Building, Syracuse NY 13202 Orders: 800-444-3490 Fax: 315-472-1732 Queries: 800-444-3490 Product: Convert To Structured BASIC, Mille French Card Game, PBfmt, Total Control, Your Numerologist Unique Software Address: P.O. Box 26613, Ft. Worth, TX 76126-0613 Fax: 817-249-4284 Product: ALPHAQUOTE, CODE TO CODE AlphaBytes, Inc. th Address: 111 8 St., S.E., Washington, DC 20003 Orders: 202-546-4119 Fax: 202-547-5133 Queries: 202-546-4119 Product: BLANK-IT, TrikTrak Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 748, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Orders: 401-658-4632 Fax: 401-658-4632 Queries: 401-658-4632 Product: Brandon's Bigbox, Hotnet Robichaux and Associates Address: P. O. Box 82311 Orders: 504-752-2620 Queries: 504-752-2620 Product: PC-INFO Cheat River Engineering Address: 23 Richwood Place / P. O. Box 289 / Denville, NJ 07834-0289 Orders: 201-627-5460 Queries: 201-627-5460 Product: NAMEGRAM, PIANOMAN Neil J. Rubenking Address: 86 Midcrest Way, San Francisco, CA 94131 Orders: 800-USA-GROU Product: Technical Editor Superior Soft Address: P.O. Box 17355, Irvine, CA 92714 Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) Just Excellent Software, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 1996, Media, PA 19063 Queries: 215-565-7780 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 421 Product: BOOT.SYS Hans Salvisberg Address: Bellevuestr. 18, CH-3095 Berne, SWITZERLAND Product: DISK SPOOL II Budget Software Company Address: P.O. Box 12282; Aurora, CO 80012 Orders: 303-695 9095 Queries: 303-695 9095 Product: LQMATRIX, MEMORY Jimmy Paris Software Address: 906 Old Farm Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903 Queries: 804-295-5496 Product: AlbumMaster, CassetteMaster, CDMaster, CompUser, DayMaster, DiZk4D, DiZkND, LessonPlanZ, OMNIDay, OMNIDiZk, OMNIMeal, PostCardMaster, SoundZ, VideoMaster, WordZ Unicorn Software Limited Address: P.O. Box 911 Wabash, IN 46992-0911 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Queries: 219-563-HOME Product: PC Canary, TimeTrac Compass / New England Address: POBox 117, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0117 Orders: 603-431 8030 Queries: 603-431 8030 Product: Time is Money Custom Data Solutions Address: 248 Wood Lake Drive, Maitland, FL 32751 Orders: 407-767-9278 Fax: 407-767-9712 Product: DialThat, LaserForm, Mercury Real Software Address: PO Box 1680, Soquel, CA, 95073 USA Orders: 408-476-3550 Fax: 408-476-3550 Queries: 408-476-3550 Product: PC-FOOD Schreck Software Address: 1420 Interlachen Circle, Woodbury, MN 55125 Orders: 612-731-6822 Queries: 612-731-6822 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 422 Product: BESTTEST WiseWare Address: P.O. Box 148130 Chicago, IL 60614 Product: BakupWiz PCX Address: 4874 Alberson Court, Suite 110, Carmel Valley, CA 92130 Orders: 619-259-9797 Fax: 619-481-6474 Queries: 619-259-9797 Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) John Scofield Address: 22304 Gilmore St., Canoga Park, CA 91303 Product: BATUTIL, STACKEY CTRLALT Associates Address: Suite 133, 260 South Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 Orders: 800-872-4768 Product: DOS Summary, DOS Summary (Hypertext), TUTOR.COM Computer Knowledge Address: PO Box 91176, Los Angeles, CA 90009-1176 Product: HiMOVE C.Sitte Softwaretechnik Address: Postfach 42, A-5025 Salzburg, AUSTRIA Product: Recon(tm) Amdox Co. Ltd. Address: 217 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3R 1G8 Orders: 519-752-5453 Product: PAK NoGate Consulting Address: PO Box 88115 Grand Rapids MI 49518-0115 Orders: 616-530-9950 Fax: 616-530-2676 Queries: 616-530-9950 Product: Btr Help!, Btr Watch, Mass-Store Copy, Volcano Hunter Informative Technologies Address: 1718 M Street NW, Suite 292, Washington, DC, 20036-4504 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Fax: 202-676-4529 Queries: 202-675-4528 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 423 Product: Federal Express Label Printer TVSware (Tom Sollas) Address: 77 Main Avenue, Unit 3A, Ocean Grove NJ 07756 Orders: 908-774-6402 Queries: 908-774-6402 Product: Brother's Keeper John Steed Address: 6907 Childsdale Rd., Rockford, MI 49341 Product: Integrity Master(tm), MAZE3 Stiller Research Address: 2625 Ridgeway St., Tallahassee, FL 32310 Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 904-575-7884 Queries: 904-575-7884 Product: CatScan Rochester Heritage Address: 72 Knapp Ave. Rochester, NY 14609 Product: Bmenu Mark Strong Address: 2936 Orchard Knoll Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45239 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Fax: 713-524-6398 Product: ZZT Arcade-Adventure Game Potomac Computer Systems Address: 10406 Holbrook Drive Product: LOGIK MENU LOGIVISION INC. Address: P.O. Box 396, Sherbrooke, Qc, Canada, J1H 5J7 Orders: 819-823-6761 Fax: 819-823-8000 Queries: 819-823-6761 Product: Easy Access TengWare Enterprises Address: 28162 Amable, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Orders: 714-587-1025 Queries: 714-587-1025 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 424 Product: dtSearch DT Software, Inc. Address: 2101 Crystal Plaza Arcade, Suite 231, Arlington, VA 22202 Orders: 800-242-4775 Fax: 713-524-6398 Product: Calculation Solitaire, Canfield For Windows, ZiPaper Daniel Thomas Address: 2301 North Huron Circle, Placentia, CA 92670 Queries: 714-524-5625 Product: BCS Menu Program Bristol Computing Systems, Inc. Address: Suite 162, 200 Linden Street, P.O. Box 9009, Wellesley, MA 02181 Product: PACE, Probat Mark Tigges Address: 2925 Altamont Cresent, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3B9 Orders: 604-926-0366 Queries: 604-926-0366 Product: Church Membership Tracking Sys, Home Helper, Smart Home Shopper Torbert Data Systems, INC. Address: P. O. Box 9218 Chesapeake, VA 23321 Orders: 804-488-5506 Queries: 804-488-5506 Product: Book Librarian, Household Register, Video Librarian TurboSystemsCo Address: P.O. Box 965368, Marietta Ga. 30066 Orders: 404-516-8575 Queries: 404-516-8575 Product: Multilevel Marketing Simulator LRV Company Address: PO Box 631, Nesconset, NY 11767 Queries: 516-360-9178 Product: Paint Shop Pro JASC, Inc. Address: 17743 Evener Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Orders: 612-934-7117 Fax: 612-934-7117 Queries: 612-934-7117 Product: PC-ECAP Circuit Systems Address: 418 Church Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081-1727 Orders: 800-242-4775 Queries: 609-875-5433 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 425 Product: SwimBase Words to Go Address: 2710 Apple Way, Dunkirk, MD 20754-9705 Orders: 301-855-6427 Queries: 301-855-6427 Product: ALLY, CADET Wasco Technical Software Address: 1211 Grand Junction Drive, Katy, TX 77450 Orders: 713-392-1359 Fax: 713-392-1359 Queries: 713-392-1359 Product: AutoCon Larry Weaver Address: PO Box 2639, Weaverville, CA 96093-2639 Orders: 916-623 5045 Queries: 916-623 5045 Product: Family Tree Print Utility Common Sense Software Address: 2068 Trailwood Drive Cincinnati, OH 45230-1494 Orders: 513-231-0730 Queries: 513-231-0730 Product: 4EDIT, 4ZIP/4UNZIP, XDIR XD Systems Address: 1014 Shipman Lane, McLean, VA 22101 Orders: 703-821-3215 Queries: 703-821-3215 Product: Book of Changes, By the Numbers, Citizen, Creativity Package, Crystal Ball, Curses!, Fortune Teller, Geomancy, Hard at Work, I.Q. Challenge, LoveDOS, Maillist / M-Label, Mayan Calendar, Personal Tarot, Poetry Generator, Recap, Richard Webster Programs, Workbase, Your ESP Test R.K. West Consulting Address: P.O. Box 8059, Mission Hills, CA 91346 Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 314-966-1833 Product: CALendar preview for SideKick 2, CALendar RePorT for SideKick+, CALendar report for TRaVel, Resident Task Manager WetZoft Applications Address: 788 Martin Ct West Severn MD 21144-2213 Orders: 301-969-9385 Queries: 301-969-9385 Product: TAPCIS Support Group, Inc. Address: Lake Technology Park, McHenry, MD 21541-0130 Orders: 800-USA-GROUP Fax: 301-387-7322 Queries: 301-387-4500 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 426 Product: Flex Logical Systems Address: PO Box 181, Jacksonville AR 72076-0181 Product: QPACS, XPENS Richard A. Williams Address: P.O. Box 9311, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Queries: 815-455-6333 Product: DICOGO, DIMANAGE DI Management Corporation Address: PO Box 429152, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Queries: 513-831-4122 Product: Command Post, WinBatch, WinCheck, WinEdit Wilson WindowWare, Inc. Address: 2701 California Ave SW #212 Orders: 800-762-8383 Fax: 206-935-7129 Queries: 206-937-9335 Product: ConvDW, TextCon, TextOut/5 CrossCourt Systems Address: 1521 Greenview Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823 Orders: 517-332-4353 Queries: 517-332-4353 Product: Browse/2 Wolf Software Design Address: 6369 Caminito Flecha, San Diego, CA 92111 USA Orders: 619-292-7706 Queries: 619-292-7706 Product: -=Tab123=-, Custom#Menu, LaunchCAD Mountain Software Address: 1579 Nottingham Road, Charleston, WV 25314 Orders: 800-242-4775 Queries: 304-744-7748 Product: HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, The LOTTO SIMULATOR Brentson Worrell Address: 6404 Mornay Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 Orders: 813-886-2282 Queries: 813-886-2282 Product: Movie Guide SANDD Software Address: PO Box 3587 Reston VA 22090 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Queries: 703-444-8655 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 427 Product: DiscTrak System, MuziTrak System Blam Entertainment Group Address: 78 McLennan Way, Kanata ONT K2L 2T2 CANADA Orders: 613-831-4064 Queries: 613-831-4064 Product: Money Smith Money Smith Systems Address: P.O. Box 333 Product: MENU ACE Blue Ace Software Address: 290 Oakmere Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30201 Product: EVA, Listico, PRO$TOCK, PROPLUS Gateway Software th Address: 61 East 8 Street, Suite 128, New York, NY 10003 Product: CM_FILER NoVaSoft Address: 3239 Riverview Dr., Triangle, VA 22172 Orders: 703-221-1833 Queries: 703-221-1833 Product: EliteCheck Taewoong Jeon Address: P.O. Box 166101, Chicago, IL 60616-6101 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Product: Folders, Sloop Manager Sloop Software Address: 6457 Mesedge Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Queries: 719-260-0433 Product: PCStat PC Information Systems Address: 1517 S. Virginia Suite 259, Reno, NV 89502-2807 Orders: 800-242-4775 Queries: 702-342-0376 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 428 Product: KEYTREE TOOLBOX, KEYTREE UTILITIES REW