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Contents
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 1
Chapter 1: How to read this catalog 2
1.1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Registration benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 4
Part 1: Shareware Products
Chapter 2: Utilities 7
2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Disk cataloging . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.2 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Encryption & security . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.2 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.1 Command processors . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.2 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.3 Recovery utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6.1 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6.2 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6.3 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.6.4 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 13
2.6.5 Time management . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 15
2.7.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.7.2 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.8 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.8.1 System activity monitors . . . . . . . . 17
2.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3: Writing applications 18
3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Text organizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 21
4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Chapter 5: Database applications 22
5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . . 22
5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.4 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.5.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 24
5.5.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.5.3 For Clipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 6: Data 26
6.1 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2 Marketing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.1 Shareware specific . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.3 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 7: Communications 27
7.1 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . . 27
7.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 8: Business 28
8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1.3 Billing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.2 Equipment use & maintenance . . . . . . . . . 29
8.3 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.4 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.4.1 Legal & law enforcement . . . . . . . . 30
8.4.2 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.5 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.6 Sales aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.7 Work-at-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.8 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 9: Finances 33
9.1 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.2 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.3 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 10: Engineering 35
10.1 Numerical control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.2 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 11: Mathematics 36
11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.2 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 12: Programming 37
12.1 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
12.1.1 Assembler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
12.1.2 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
12.1.3 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
12.2 `Make' utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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12.3 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
12.3.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 39
12.3.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 13: Education 40
13.1 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
13.2 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
13.3 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
13.4 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
13.5 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
13.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 14: Graphics 43
14.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
14.2 Drawing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
14.3 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
14.4 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 44
14.5 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . . 44
14.5.1 Multi-format images . . . . . . . . . . 44
14.6 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 15: Home & hobby 45
15.1 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . . 45
15.2 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
15.3 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
15.3.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . . 49
15.4 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
15.5 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
15.6 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
15.7 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . . . 51
15.8 Reading (and writing, too) . . . . . . . . . 52
15.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 16: Religion & philosophy 54
16.1 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
16.2 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
16.2.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 17: Games 57
17.1 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
17.2 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
17.3 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
17.4 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
17.5 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Part 2: Appendixes
Appendix A: Author addresses 61
Appendix B: Vendor addresses 65
Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 67
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Appendix D: Retired shareware 69
Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 70
Appendix F: Supporting Members 72
Index 73
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition)
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Updates to the 2 volume, 1 edition
Published September 3, 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 Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 2
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 Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 3
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 Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 4
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.
Version: version number (release date)
Needs: computer type [IBM PC, IBM 80386, Macintosh, etc.],
operating system, and version number. May also describe other
needed or recommended hardware & software. See above for more
details.
Registration fee: 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 often save money by "reading the fine print.") Some
authors include shipping & handling fees in the prices while
others don't. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 5
licenses for a higher fee; please contact the author in
question for details and price quotes.
Registration benefits: Describes the benefits you get for regis-
tering the software. All ASP shareware programs come with cer-
tain minimum benefits (see above for details).
Look for: FILENAME.EXT on BBSs (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it
at no charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on Compu-
Serve (or contact userID 78901,2345 for assistance); FILE-
NAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie (or contact userID
J.QAUTHOR for assistance).
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.
Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if
something needs further explanation.
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.
Chapter 1, "Shareware Products" 6
PART 1
Shareware Products
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 7
Chapter 2
Utilities
2.1 Disk utilities
Product: FileMan [***]
Author: TDWare, 206-833-7203
File Manager for Windows. See full description on page 16.
Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description
on page 11.
2.1.1 Disk cataloging
Product: DIRCMDr PLUS [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Menu-driven front end for DOS 5's DIR command. See full
description on page 9.
Product: DiskMan [***]
Author: DiskMaster Software, 407-366-4700
Version: 2.0 (08-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $35.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, 100 icons, free labels, 3
months of support, 1 year of upgrades.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DSKMN2.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 73507,3505 for
assistance).
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
The easiest way to produce professional quality labels and
reports of your entire library of personal computer disks. With
just a few key strokes, it will create labels, produce reports,
and give you an easy way to search for a file through all your
diskettes. Enables the user to produce reports in one of
several formats and to search for a specific file by file name
or file comment. The disk label is user designed and supports
graphics.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8
Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***]
Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527
Version: 1.04.15 (08-10-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 256-color video
card & video driver software.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe support; one free
upgrade.
Look for: PIXF14.ZIP on BBSs; PIXF14.ZI on CompuServe in
CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71220,23 for
assistance).
Download size: 400k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
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: Hard at Work [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
You take a break while the computer "works" See full
description on page 57.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
The computer falls in love with you. See full description on
page 57.
Product: Professional Master Key [***]
Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535
Version: 3.2 (04-10-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk (except large IDE
drives) - Not for Digital Research's DR DOS.
Registration fee: $35.00
Registration 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 on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary
1 (or contact userID 72241,457 for assistance).
Download size: 205k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
ALTER read-only, system, hidden attributes
EDIT files and sectors directly (hex editor)
EXPLORE disk configuration, statistics, etc.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9
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
2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities
Product: DiskMan [***]
Author: DiskMaster Software, 407-366-4700
Windows Disk Cataloging and Disk Labeler. See full description
on page 7.
2.2 File utilities
Product: DIRCMDr PLUS [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Version: 1.2 (01-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 5.0 or better.
Registration fee: $7.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade.
Look for: DCP*.ZIP on BBSs; DCP*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS
forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance).
Download size: 25k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A menu-driven utility for configuring the various switches in
the new DIR command. Allows you to easily select just the
options you need. You can then either execute the command
directly with the options you have specified, or store the
options in the DIRCMD environment variable to make the changes
permanent.
Product: FileMan [***]
Author: TDWare, 206-833-7203
File Manager for Windows. See full description on page 16.
Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description
on page 11.
2.2.1 Encryption & security
See also: Utilities, Security programs (page 16).
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10
Product: Professional Master Key [***]
Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535
Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full
description on page 8.
2.3 Hardware utilities
Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description
on page 11.
2.4 Printer utilities
See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems
(page 23).
Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description
on page 11.
2.4.1 Printer control
Product: EnVision Publisher [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full
description on page 19.
2.4.2 Printer specific
Product: Citizen [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.1 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Citizen MSP or Tribute
printer.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, printed instructions, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: CITI*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at
no charge); CTZN*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11
2.5 System Utilities
2.5.1 Command processors
Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***]
Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489
DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full
description on page 15.
2.5.2 Batch & macro utilities
Product: Automatic Netwk Manager [***]
Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896
Version: 1.10 (08-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Any Network.
Registration fee: $99.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus
utilities, phone support, classical CD's & mice.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AUTOM.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:NETWIRE forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 100024,2337
for assistance).
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to remove the everyday headaches from network
operation. Automatic file processing, at any time, on any day,
enables all routine tasks to be carried out automatically.
The system monitors disk space, and critical data recording
PC's, allerting supervisors and users of potential problems.
The built-in editor allows line by line execution of batch
files, and unlimited breakpoints. Industry std ALT key opern,
full help.
Product: OpMenu [***]
Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189
Flexible open menu with batchlike scripts. See full
description on page 16.
Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Version: 2.02 (06-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STUF??.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 0 (multiple files) (or contact
userID 72330,1776 for assistance).
Download size: 150k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A collection of 17 batch file utilities. BATBOX is a simple but
useful menu system. CHKPRN returns printer status. CLK reports
the time/date with billions of formatting options. DOSVER
reports the DOS version (via errorlevel). INPUT displays fancy
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12
prompts and accepts input. MUSIC plays transcribed sheet music,
while SOUNDER produces billions of different random tones.
SPACE reports disk and/or file space via the errorlevel. Many
other useful functions provided.
2.5.3 Recovery utilities
Product: Professional Master Key [***]
Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535
Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full
description on page 8.
2.6 Desktop utilities
2.6.1 Calculators
Product: 2Convert [***]
Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896
Version: 1.10 (08-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $26.00
Registration benefits: Master disks.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CONVRT.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:NETWIRE forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 100024,2337
for assistance).
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
All the convertion factors you'll ever need, ready for when you
need them. Allows convertion between over 500 standard units,
Currency exchange, Temperature conversions, Number base
convertions and Dimensionless analysis.
Incorporating a Novell style interface, context sensitive help,
an integral pop up calculator, and full function expression
evaluators, defaults can be set to taylor the software for
maximum efficiency. Thousands of "Compound" rates can also be
generated.
2.6.2 Calendars
Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Non TSR Annual Events Reminder. See full description on
page 13.
Product: Mayan Calendar [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on
page 46.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13
2.6.3 Phone dialers
See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis software
(page 27).
Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***]
Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489
DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full
description on page 15.
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Version: 1.05 (05-26-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; Hayes modem.
Registration fee: $19.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick-reference card,
master disks, 30-day return policy (no questions asked), one
year of voice/fax/newsletter support.
Look for: PCFD-105.ZIP on BBSs; PCFDIL.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74017,1344 for
assistance); PCFD-103.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or
contact userID R.ROSENBERGE for assistance).
Download size: 150k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
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: Personal Databases [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
A simple but effective PIM with 6 main utils. See full
description on page 14.
2.6.4 Personal information managers (PIMs)
Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Version: 3.00 (07-12-90)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support.
Look for: DARN3.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at
no charge); DARN3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary
7 (or contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance); DARN3.ZIP on
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID D.VEANER1 for
assistance).
Download size: 96k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
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: Personal Databases [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
Version: 1.0 (06-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Modem optional.
Registration fee: $21.60
Registration benefits:
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A simple but effective Personal Information Manager (PIM)
consisting of an integrated suite of six databases including
Address Book (with autodialling), Finance and Insurance,
Appointments Diary, Birthdays etc.
2.6.5 Time management
Product: WAKEUP [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Version: 1.01 (04-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade.
Look for: WAKEUP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it
at no charge); WAKEUP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum
LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance).
Download size: 20k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Will put your PC "to sleep" and then automatically "wake up"
and execute a special batch file that you create at a specified
time. Allows you to cancel or change the "wakeup time" on the
fly. Allows unattended operation of simple tasks such as
printing a report, calling a BBS, etc.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15
2.7 Menu systems & file managers
2.7.1 Menu systems
Product: Advanced Menu System [***]
Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896
Version: 1.40 (08-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $80.00
Registration benefits: Printed manuals, master disks, phone
support, bonus utilities, mice & classical compact disks.
Shareware disks of other programs.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AMSMNU.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:NETWIRE forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 100024,2337
for assistance).
Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Plug-and-play Novell Menu Script File compatible System
designed for ease of use, with powerful features:
* Application scan
* In-built menu option editor with debug functions
* 0Kb memory o/h
* Online Dos help
* Auto disk space checking
* Multiple menus loaded concurrently
* Multiple .PRM file support
* Mouse support
* Novell frontends to send, Ndir & Capture
* User Audit trail
* Restrict user access to DOS etc.
* Temporary files stored in single dir.
* More!
Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***]
Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489
Version: 4.50 (08-15-92)
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.
Registration fee: $50.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited
phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus programs.
Look for: HDM450.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at
no charge); HDM450.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum
LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance);
HDM450.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0.
Download size: 222k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
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 and reporting, phone dialer, variable
screen blanker, automatic logon & logoff, timed execution,
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16
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,
NOT a TSR.
Product: OpMenu [***]
Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189
Version: 2 (06-17-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 340k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
* user changeable help, and fast access to full manuals.
* familiar, easy to use, batch file like menu command
language with many commands per entry. Eg SWAP, BATCH
* batch files optionally built into menu entries.
* non-TSR and TSR screen savers.
* 9999 menu entries, more likely limited by disk space.
* automatic file loading.
Product: Start [***]
Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189
Simple install and menu program. See full description on
page 39.
2.7.2 File managers
Product: FileMan [***]
Author: TDWare, 206-833-7203
Version: 2.40 (08-09-92)
Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $28.00
Registration benefits: One year free support.
Look for: FILEMN24.ZIP on BBSs; FILEMN.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72607,3710 for
assistance).
Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A Windows 3.x file manager for copying, moving, renaming, and
deleting files. Other utilities include the ability to change
file attributes, to rename or delete subdirectories, perform
file searches, and to format diskettes. FileMan version 2.4
includes support for viewing some graphics files in their
native format and allows the FileMan display colors to be
changed. An earlier version of this program was recently
reviewed in the Aug. 92 issue of Windows magazine.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17
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, Encryption & security
(page 9); Utilities, System Utilities, Recovery utilities
(page 12).
Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***]
Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489
DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full
description on page 15.
2.8.1 System activity monitors
Product: Advanced Menu System [***]
Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896
Novell Menu Script Compatible Menu System. See full
description on page 15.
2.9 Software tools
2.9.1 For multiple programs
Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***]
Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489
DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full
description on page 15.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 18
Chapter 3
Writing applications
See also: Education, Writing (page 41).
3.1 Text editors
See also: Writing applications, Word processors (page 18).
Product: 40-LOVE Text Editor [***]
Version: 1.04 (01-06-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 4LEDIT.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 100042,2616
for assistance).
Download size: 79k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Full featured editor, multiple file, popupmenu, mouse support
etc. New features: 1. You can restore text files to any of its
previous versions. 2. Highlight the changes.
Product: W - The Note Writer [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Simple word processor. See full description on page 19.
3.2 Text organizers
Product: MARGARINE [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Version: 2.81 (03-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade.
Look for: MARG*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it at
no charge); MARG*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary
3 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance).
Download size: 30k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A useful utility for formatting text files, especially
shareware documentation files. Will quickly go through a text
file and report the space available for creating a left margin
while maintaining the document's original formatting. Supports
page widths of 25-132 columns. Also will add top and bottom
margins as well as page numbers if requested.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 19
3.3 Word processors
See also: Writing applications, Text editors (page 18).
Product: EnVision Publisher [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full
description on page 19.
Product: W - The Note Writer [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 4.0 (01-28-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $5.00
Registration benefits: Upgrade discounts.
Look for: WNOTE40.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Simple word processor for those who don't need or want all of
the complex functions of the "big ones". Save, edit & print
files. Does "word-wrap". Saves files as "formatted" or ASCII.
Allows for a short description to be saved with file name and
file retrieval for editing uses a unique and easy "Point &
Shoot" system for selection. Very popular and in use around the
world. Works with monochrome or color monitors.
3.4 Desktop publishing
Product: EnVision Publisher [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Version: 1.0 (09-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA or Hercules monitor.
Strongly recommended: mouse, hard disk.
Registration fee: $69.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus
clipart libraries & scalable fonts, newsletter support, upgrade
discounts.
Look for: EVP100*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-585-7082
to download it at no charge); EVP1*.EXE on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or contact userID
70304,64 for assistance); EVP1*.EXE on GEnie in IBMPC forum
LIBrary 0.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A full-feature WYSIWYG desktop publishing program. It has a
mouse-driven Graphical User Interface and it can be used with
or without a mouse. Detailed context-sensitive help. Lets you
create publications directly on the screen, and then print them
on any printer. Provides scalable fonts that can be rotated and
filled with any fill pattern. You can import PCX images, and
draw lines, boxes, polylines, polygons, ellipses and Bezier
curves.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 20
3.5 Creativity & brainstorming
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.2 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $34.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: CREATE*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-349-0050
to download it at no charge); CRTV*.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (multiple files) (or contact userID
72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
3-part program for writers, teachers, students, executives --
anyone who must produce fresh ideas. Includes a complete book-
on-disk on creativity enhancement, software for computer-aided
brainstorming, and a poetry writing program.
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.3 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or hi-capacity
floppy.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail suppor.
Look for: POETRY*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it
at no charge); POET*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 21
Chapter 4
Spreadsheet applications
See also: Finances (page 33); Business (page 27).
4.1 Spreadsheet programs
Product: FREE & EASY [***]
Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738
Version: 1.11 (08-25-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $50.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
newsletter, upgrade discounts.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FE.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 74660,3406 for
assistance).
Download size: 1200k (about 89 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to make your calculations and what-if analysis easy to
setup and follow. You are not forced into a grid of rows and
columns as in a spreadsheet. Instead you use a freestyle, user-
defined structure. Start with a blank sheet, then add cells,
descriptive text, variables and ranges wherever suits you. It
is you who define the structure of the sheet.
Over 200 context sensitive and hyperlinked help topics
available. Tutorials, Instruction Book and sample applications
included.
Product: QuickPlan [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Version: 2.1 (05-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, newsletter
support, upgrade discounts.
Look for: QPLAN21.EXE on BBSs (call 813-585-7082 to download it
at no charge); QP21.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70304,64 for assistance); QP21.EXE
on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0.
Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A memory resident (pop-up) spreadsheet you can pop-up on top of
other programs at the touch of a key. You can even paste
information to other applications. The spreadsheets can be up
to 2100 cells and can be printed. Menu driven, and includes 18
pop-up windows and detailed context-sensitive help. Suitable
for many small and medium size spreadsheet jobs such as:
finance, business, profit & loss, checkbook, etc.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 22
Chapter 5
Database applications
See also: Data (page 25).
5.1 Relational database managers
Product: IDP-MEMBER [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: V3.0 (05-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $75.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, one year of 800# phone
support, one free update, customizing service.
Look for: IDPMEM30.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 325k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A fully integrated organizational system for memberships, dues,
projects and member preferences. Allows for the creation of an
unlimited number of Member & Event databases so that a club can
track different classes of member and who is participating in
club projects. Dues and other charges can be assigned and
statements printed. Members can be catagorized by 16 user
defined Interest Areas and 16 Volunteer Service Areas. Has a
"Sneaker-Net" function.
5.2 Flat-file database managers
See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems
(page 23).
Product: FlyMaster [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
A superb fly selection program for anglers. See full
description on page 52.
Product: Personal Databases [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
A simple but effective PIM with 6 main utils. See full
description on page 14.
5.3 Mailing label systems
See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers
(page 23).
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 23
Product: IDP-LABELER [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 1.5 (06-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $35.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support,
customization service.
Look for: IDPLAB15.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Allows for the creation of unlimited numbers of user named
databases and up to 32 user defined key-word sort fields. Names
can be efforlessly copied or moved from one database to another
and labels can be generated for ALL database entries or names
can be selected from a scrolling list. Prints in last name or
zip code order. Integrated word processor for mail merging to
any database. Several reports are available. Backup done
internally. Pop-up calculator & calendar included.
Product: Maillist / M-Label [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 5.4 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or hi-capacity
floppy.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: MAIL*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-751-2096
to download it at no charge); MAIL*.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 9 (multiple files) (or contact userID
72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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.
5.4 Database utilities
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full
description on page 13.
Product: Recap [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Fix capitalization in dBase-compatible files. See full
description on page 24.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 24
5.5 Software tools
See also: Programming, Languages (page 37); Programming,
Software tools (page 39).
5.5.1 For multiple programs
Product: Recap [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0 (07-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/
CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: RECAP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); RECA*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary
3 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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.
5.5.2 For dBASE
Product: dBkit [***]
Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189
Xbase programming and maintenance toolkit. See full
description on page 38.
Product: Workbase [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.5 (06-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Some knowledge of dBase,
Clipper, etc.
Registration fee: $49.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/
CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: WORK*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); WORK*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary
7 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 25
use dBase-compatible files, you'll love this handy utility.
Unlike other "dot prompt" programs, this one works!
5.5.3 For Clipper
Product: Workbase [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description
on page 24.
Chapter 6, "Data" 26
Chapter 6
Data
6.1 Mapping data
Product: WORLD29 [***]
Author: Robert L. Lloyd
Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on
page 41.
6.2 Marketing data
6.2.1 Shareware specific
Product: Shareware Tracker [***]
Author: BlueCollar Software, 513-653-8388
Version: 2.0 (08-22-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, newsletter support, latest
version.
Look for: SWT20.ZIP on BBSs; SWT20.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72630,1714 for
assistance).
Download size: 273k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
For the shareware author. Tracks registered users, submissions,
site licenses, revenue, expenses, and more. Mail-merges letters
and prints mailing labels. Allows an unlimited number of user-
defined reports. Has context sensitive on-line help, the
ability to change screen colors, pull-down menus, and many
other features. Has a database with over 540 ASP approved
Vendors and BBS's.
6.3 Area codes
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full
description on page 13.
Chapter 7, "Communications" 27
Chapter 7
Communications
7.1 Call logging & analysis software
See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers
(page 12).
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full
description on page 13.
7.2 Other
Product: LiteSPC [***]
Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730
Version: 3 (08-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM, 1 serial port.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, unlimited phone support, 1
year free updates.
Look for: SPC3.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-273-2950 to download it at
no charge); SPC3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCOM forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 70166,1152 for assistance); SPC3.ZIP on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID I.TECH for
assistance).
Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A TSR that records any data received by upto 2 serial ports
simultaneously. Not a data monitor, but the ideal solution to
capturing information generated by smart phone systems, lab
instruments, factory equipment, and any other device that can
output information over a serial port. Avoid transcribing data
from printed output while you continue to use your PC for other
work.
Chapter 8, "Business" 28
Chapter 8
Business
See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 20); Database
applications, Mailing label systems (page 23); Data (page 25);
Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 27);
Finances (page 33).
8.1 Business finances
See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 33).
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full
description on page 51.
Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***]
Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337
Windows Financial Planning & Calculation Tool. See full
description on page 33.
Product: QuickPlan [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on
page 21.
8.1.1 Business accounting
Product: IDP-INSURE [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 4.0 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $100.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 800# phone
support.
Look for: IDPINS40.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Insurance Agency "Commission Tracking" system that was
originally written to sell for well over $900. Just listing
the features of this program requires over 3 pages.
Chapter 8, "Business" 29
8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems
Product: IDP-SALES [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 6.0 (05-02-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $50.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 800# phone
support.
Look for: IDPSALE6.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Fully integrated sales/service/billing/inventory system with
built-in word processor for mail-merging to customer database,
as well as pop-down calculator and calendar. Feature rich and
in service at several large companies for over 3 years. Solid.
8.1.3 Billing systems
Product: IDP-EMS [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Ambulance Services Trip & Billing System. See full description
on page 31.
Product: IDP-SALES [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Integrated sales/service/billing/inventory. See full
description on page 29.
8.2 Equipment use & maintenance
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full
description on page 51.
8.3 Project management
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full
description on page 51.
Chapter 8, "Business" 30
8.4 Specific-field systems
8.4.1 Legal & law enforcement
Product: IDP-ACTIVITY [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 2.0 (02-04-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support.
Look for: IDPACT20.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A small town police department program used to track and log
department statistics regarding department responses to a large
variety of functions performed by a police department. The
statistics offer a comparison of activity this year against
activity in the previous two years on a monthly and/or year-to-
date/annual basis. Perfect for taking to the city council to
validate budget requests.
Product: IDP-ARREST [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 3.3 (04-03-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $30.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support.
Look for: IDPAST33.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A small town police department program for creating local files
on all arrestees. The program will search by last name, maiden
name, 2 aliases, drivers license number, SSS no., 2 addresses,
birthdate and arresting officer. The file on an individual
contains all the above information as well as all the charges
against them and the disposition of each.
Product: IDP-PDBASE [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 2.0 (03-03-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $45.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support.
Look for: IDPPDB20.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Emergency contact system for small town police departments.
This is a database of businesses, their addresses, phone
numbers, landmarks, special notes and contacts. Full, partial
Chapter 8, "Business" 31
or phonetic spellings of business name or address can be used
to retrieve files.
8.4.2 Medical & dental
Product: IDP-EMS [***]
Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483
Version: 1.5 (04-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $35.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, one free upgrade, 800#
phone support, customization service.
Look for: IDPEMS15.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-742 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 280k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Ambulance services trip record & patient billing system. Tracks
all pertinent data regarding patient, transportation, services
performed (user defined service codes, descriptions & charges),
as well as allowing for 64k of comments per trip entry. Also
prints invoices and tracks income versus charges. Several
reports can be generated.
8.5 Forms generators
Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED [***]
Author: Graphware, Inc., 513-424-6733
Flow,Org & Gantt charts, forma and floorplans. See full
description on page 43.
8.6 Sales aids
Product: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm) [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Version: 2.10 (05-22-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $55.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support.
Look for: CATALG21.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it
at no charge); CATALG.ZIP on CompuServe in ZNT:UTILFOR forum
LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance);
CATALG21.ZIP on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 12 (or contact
userID D.VEANER1 for assistance).
Download size: 195k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Makes it easy for your customers to find and order your
products. Using the Enter and Esc keys they can order products
and print the order form. Catalogs are made in your favrite
text editor, then compressed to fit more products on a disk and
for security.
Chapter 8, "Business" 32
US and International settings, automatic handling of sales tax
and shipping, special forms and coupons. You set color, help,
text screens and more.
Awarded Shareware Magazine's Editor's Choice Award.
8.7 Work-at-home
See also: Home & hobby (page 44).
Product: Back Soon! [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Screen-saver/message-taking utility. See full description on
page 32.
8.8 Business utilities
Product: 2Convert [***]
Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896
Conversion Program for length, currency etc. See full
description on page 12.
Product: Back Soon! [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Version: 1.1 (04-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
one free upgrade.
Look for: BKSN??.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it at
no charge); BKSN??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance).
Download size: 50k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed for the busy home or office environment and has the
following features:
* "Blanks" text screens to prevent phosphor burn-in
* Displays a customized, scrolling message
* Accepts messages from visitors
* Allows you to retrieve, print, or store your messages
Allows you to turn your PC into a message center. Get rid of
those Post-It(tm) notes stuck to your monitor; only print those
messages that you really need.
Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***]
Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337
Windows Financial Planning & Calculation Tool. See full
description on page 33.
Chapter 9, "Finances" 33
Chapter 9
Finances
See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 20); Mathematics
(page 35); Business (page 27).
9.1 Personal finances
See also: Business, Business finances (page 28).
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full
description on page 51.
Product: FREE & EASY [***]
Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738
Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full
description on page 21.
Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***]
Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337
Windows Financial Planning & Calculation Tool. See full
description on page 33.
Product: QuickPlan [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on
page 21.
9.2 Portfolio management
Product: QuickPlan [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on
page 21.
9.3 Finance utilities
Product: 2Convert [***]
Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896
Conversion Program for length, currency etc. See full
description on page 12.
Product: FREE & EASY [***]
Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738
Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full
description on page 21.
Chapter 9, "Finances" 34
Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***]
Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337
Version: 2.0 (08-06-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Strongly
recommended: 80386 with 4MB RAM, Windows 3.1, mouse, VGA or
better.
Registration fee: $59.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of
800 number/CompuServe/FAX support.
Look for: HIFI200*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); HIFI2*.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 15 (multiple files) (or
contact userID 74676,235 for assistance); HIFI200*.ZIP on GEnie
in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (multiple files) (or contact userID
R.HOOVER5 for assistance).
Download size: 700k (about 52 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Powerful financial calculation & planning tool. Easy-to-use,
customizable.
v/ Multifunction Financial Calculator
v/ Loan Calculation & Amortization
v/ Investment Analysis (IRR, NPV, charts)
v/ Random Number Generator
v/ Personal Financial Planner
v/ Business Utilities:
* Markup
* Gross Profit Margin
* Sales Tax
* Breakeven Analysis
* Economic Order Quantity
Automatic charting, context-sensitive help, file export
Product: QuickPlan [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on
page 21.
Chapter 10, "Engineering" 35
Chapter 10
Engineering
10.1 Numerical control
Product: FREE & EASY [***]
Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738
Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full
description on page 21.
10.2 Engineering utilities
Product: 2Convert [***]
Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896
Conversion Program for length, currency etc. See full
description on page 12.
Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 36
Chapter 11
Mathematics
11.1 General math
Product: FREE & EASY [***]
Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738
Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full
description on page 21.
11.2 Statistics
Product: Lotto Challenger [***]
Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093
Lotto analysis program with wheeling systems. See full
description on page 50.
Product: Windows Lotto [***]
Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093
Lotto analysis program for Microsoft Windows. See full
description on page 50.
Chapter 12, "Programming" 37
Chapter 12
Programming
12.1 Languages
See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 23).
12.1.1 Assembler
Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Professional Make Utility. See full description on page 39.
12.1.2 C
Product: LiteComm [***]
Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730
Version: 7.00 (08-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Borland/Turbo/MS C.
Registration fee: $65.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, full source code, all
model libraries, unlimited phone support.
Look for: LCOMM7.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-273-2950 to download it at
no charge); LCOMM7.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:BPROGB forum
LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 70166,1152 for assistance);
LCOMM7.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact
userID I.TECH for assistance).
Download size: 260k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A sophisticated toolkit that makes adding communications
capability a snap. Now includes full support for the 16550
UART; 4 ports open simultaneously, ZModem, and much more. Let
LiteComm take care of the gory details, and concentrate on the
meat of your application.
Join corporations and major colleges, like IBM, ATT and the
Associated Press who have recognized the value of this
pproduct.
Chapter 12, "Programming" 38
Product: Power C Shell [***]
Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290
Version: 2.0 (01-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Power C compiler from MIX
Software.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
one free upgrade.
Look for: PCS*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it at
no charge); PCS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary
3 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance).
Download size: 30k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Provides a programming environment shell for Power C from MIX
Software. Customizable with your own editor and viewer, it
makes the editing/compiling/debugging/ testing process a snap.
Customizable colors and compile/link options. Features pull-
down menus, environment variables, library management, and
project support. Context-sensitive help, shell-to-DOS option.
Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Professional Make Utility. See full description on page 39.
12.1.3 Other
Product: dBkit [***]
Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189
Version: 2 (06-17-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 700k (about 52 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A family or toolkit of Xbase oriented tools that let you
accomplish a wide range of maintenance, development,
monitoring, and management tasks without dbase, a clone, or an
Xbase compiler. Most of the tools have their own manuals on
disk to allow faster access when you need help with the
particular tool.
Chapter 12, "Programming" 39
12.2 `Make' utilities
Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Version: 3.00 (05-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM. Language compilers,
assemblers.
Registration fee: $55.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support.
Look for: SUPER30*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call
607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); SUPER*.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or
contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance).
Download size: 395k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Professional Make Utility, builds your make files, finds
dependencies. 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. Smart library maintainence. Very fast. Builds
response files on-the-fly. Supports most popular compilers.
Automatic setup, sample configurations.
12.3 Software tools
See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 23).
12.3.1 For multiple programs
Product: Start [***]
Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189
Version: 1.7 (06-17-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Start helps you add interactive installation capability to your
software. It includes a script language for flexibility, with
a built in `watch' debugging capability. Alternate setup or the
'menu' command sets Start to simple menu mode.
12.3.2 For other
Product: Workbase [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description
on page 24.
Chapter 13, "Education" 40
Chapter 13
Education
13.1 Junior high
Product: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full
description on page 59.
Product: WORLD29 [***]
Author: Robert L. Lloyd
Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on
page 41.
13.2 High school
Product: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full
description on page 59.
Product: Parables & Parabolas [***]
Author: Niche Software
Version: 1.1 (08-03-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, VGA monitor.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Teacher's manual.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
The kit provides a quick analysis of how an individual student
makes a vvalue decision . The student may examine parables from
writers such as Casteneda,Kafka,and Kirkegaard by selecting a
graphic icon. The moral topics include property rights; the
work ethic; role modes; commitment to an occupation; ignoring
enemies; making choices in a scarce economy.
The purpose of the kit is to increase moral sensitivity.
Graphic motifs involve parabolas; scrolled texts are utilized
in a 20 minute presentation
Product: WORLD29 [***]
Author: Robert L. Lloyd
Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on
page 41.
Chapter 13, "Education" 41
13.3 College
Product: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full
description on page 59.
13.4 Literature
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 20.
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on
page 20.
13.5 Writing
See also: Writing applications (page 17).
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 20.
13.6 Other
Product: WORLD29 [***]
Author: Robert L. Lloyd
Version: 2.9E (08-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: One free update on user provided disk.
Discounts on additional updates.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WORLDX.EXE on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70635,266 for
assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
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.
Chapter 13, "Education" 42
Provides sample Hurricane tracks, sample map overlays, and
sample Custom Location files. Search by Name or Point and
shoot.
Chapter 14, "Graphics" 43
Chapter 14
Graphics
14.1 Viewing programs
Product: ColorView for Windows [***]
Author: Millennium Technologies Corporation
Version: .97 (05-11-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 2MB RAM, VGA
monitor. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor.
Registration fee: $29.95
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, CompuServe/
mail support.
Look for: CVIEW097.ZIP on BBSs; CVW97B.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 71055,2625 for
assistance); CVW097B.ZIP on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 15.
Download size: 208k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A high speed image viewer and manipulator for Windows 3.x. The
program reads JPEG/JFIF, GIF'87, and Windows BMP images and
writes GIF'87 and BMP files. Numerous options are available for
digital image enhancement and memory management. Supports 8 bit
(256 colors), 15 bit (32k colors), and 24 bit (16M colors)
graphics cards through the Windows graphics drivers.
Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***]
Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527
Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on
page 7.
14.2 Drawing programs
Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED [***]
Author: Graphware, Inc., 513-424-6733
Version: 2.0 (01-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA or Hercules monitor.
Registration fee: $45.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, one year phone/newsletter
support.
Look for: CU.ZIP on BBSs; CU.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSW forum
LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 72077,3367 for assistance).
Download size: 512k (about 38 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Makes it a snap to create flowcharts,org charts,Gantt
charts,forms, floor plans and many other types of charts. You
can draw multi-page charts using a large worksheet and quickly
scroll in any direction. With just a few strokes you can
display and use 36 objects and symbols or design your own
Chapter 14, "Graphics" 44
library of objects. Print charts on most dot-matrix or laser
printers horizontally or vertically.
Product: EnVision Publisher [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full
description on page 19.
14.3 Paint programs
Product: EnVision Publisher [***]
Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354
Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full
description on page 19.
14.4 File format translators
Product: ColorView for Windows [***]
Author: Millennium Technologies Corporation
High speed JPEG/JFIF, GIF, BMP viewer for Win. See full
description on page 43.
Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***]
Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527
Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on
page 7.
14.5 Ready-made graphic images
14.5.1 Multi-format images
Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***]
Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527
Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on
page 7.
14.6 Utilities
Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***]
Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527
Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on
page 7.
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 45
Chapter 15
Home & hobby
See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 33); Business,
Work-at-home (page 32).
15.1 Fortune telling & astrology
See also: Religion & philosophy (page 53).
Product: Book of Changes [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.7 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/BBS/CompuServe/mail support.
Look for: BOOK*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); BOOK*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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.
(Also available in Spanish.)
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.54 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: NUMB*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); NUMB*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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.
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 46
Product: Crystal Ball [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.2 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $19.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/mail support.
Look for: CRYS*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); CRYS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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 [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.1 (08-22-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: FORT*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at
no charge); FORT*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A potpourri of fortune telling techniques includes three
playing card methods, dice, two kinds of Numerology, Runes,
Geomancy, auras, "Astro-Mates" and "Instant Oracle". A history
and explanation of each method appears in the documentation.
Also included is an ESP test.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full
description on page 54.
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 47
Product: Mayan Calendar [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.6 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: MAYAN*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at
no charge); MAYA*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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 [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.61 (08-22-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/
CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: TAROT*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at
no charge); TARO*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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" 48
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0 (07-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: WAURA.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); WAURA3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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. It's a
great way to meet people and make friends!
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0 (07-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: WQUICK.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); WQUIC3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Based on the work and research of internationally-known psychic
entertainer Richard Webster, "Quick Numerology" helps you put
together a short but pointed personality profile using
someone's date of birth. It's a great way to meet people and
make friends!
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.1 (05-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: 900 number/CompuServe/mail support.
Look for: ESP.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no
charge); ESP*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2
(or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Three standard tests to see if you have ESP (extra-sensory
perception) potential. Try precognition, clairvoyance, or
telekinesis. Lots of fun!
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 49
15.2 Genealogy
Product: EZ-Tree [***]
Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489
Version: 2.00 (08-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited
support.
Look for: EZT200.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at
no charge); EZT200.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ROOTS forum LIBrary
1 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); EZT200.ZIP on
GEnie in GENEALOGY forum LIBrary 0.
Download size: 95k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This genealogy program lets you keep track your family tree.
You can link trees together and report on them in many
different formats.
15.3 Health
15.3.1 Food/dietary/kitchen
Product: Cook Book Plus [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
Version: 2.0 (08-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $21.60
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Attractive recipe record with sample recipes. Also has easy-
find recipe book index, wine inventory and guest management
system.
15.4 Music
Product: Compact Disk Catalogue [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
Version: 1 (04-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $18.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Simple but effective package for maintaining fully documented
details of music CDs, LPs and Cassettes including full contents
of each album. A special "fast find" artists index makes your
collection even more manageable.
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 50
15.5 Lottery
Product: Lotto Challenger [***]
Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093
Version: 3.7 (09-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM.
Registration fee: $29.50
Registration benefits: Master disks, up-to-date data file,
phone/newsletter support, product discounts.
Look for: LOTTOC37.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it
at no charge); LOTTOC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72356,354 for assistance).
Download size: 144k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Performs a statistical analysis of previous lotto drawings to
determine the best numbers to play. Includes 20 wheeling
systems that generate tickets from the numbers played.
Compares the numbers on the tickets to the numbers drawn to
determine which tickets are winners. A History option is
included that allows you to test different playing strategies.
Can be used with all Pick 5 and 6 lotteries, including the new
Powerball game.
Product: Lotto Thunder [***]
Author: Charles P.Staats
Version: 1.2 (09-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, newsletter
support.
Look for: LOTTOT.ZIP on BBSs; LOTTOT.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72747,2474 for
assistance).
Download size: 413k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A complete lotto prediction and number systems program. 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.
Pull down menus, in-memory scanning, support for expanded
memory, support for PowerBall lotteries.
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 51
Product: Windows Lotto [***]
Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093
Version: 1.0 (09-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 2MB RAM.
Registration fee: $35.95
Registration benefits: Master disks, up-to-date data file, bonus
utility, phone/newsletter support, product discounts.
Look for: WINLOT10.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it
at no charge); WINLOT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72356,354 for assistance).
Download size: 275k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Features a comprehensive set of analysis tools for handicapping
lottery numbers. These tools include a Number Statistics
Chart, Drawing Summary Chart, Trend Chart, Hit or Miss Chart,
Number Sequence Chart, Repeating Pairs Chart and Repeating
Triples Chart.
A Quick Pick option picks the best numbers to play. Includes 24
wheeling systems. Context sensitive Help is available for all
menu items. Compatible with all Pick 5, 6 and 7 lotto games,
including the new Powerball game.
15.6 Personalities
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 45.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 48.
15.7 Planes, trains & automobiles
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Version: 13.1 (08-09-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 300k RAM. One 720k or larger
disk drive. Strongly recommended: 80286 computer, hard disk,
CGA monitor.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Mail support.
Look for: CAR131.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-274-0821 to download it at
no charge); CAR131.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 71001,1370 for assistance).
Download size: 260k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Operation, maintenance, and inspection logger and reminder for
vehicles and machines. Quick & easy to use, yet 100%
comprehensive & powerful. Has context-sensitive pop-up help
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 52
and a 45 p. manual. Reminders, reports, and graphs help you
operate reliably and economically. Detailed, printed logs add
value at resale time. Supports metric, foreign currencies,
multiple vehicles & machines. The best program of its class at
any price.
15.8 Reading (and writing, too)
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 20.
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on
page 20.
15.9 Other
Product: FlyMaster [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
Version: 2.3 (01-05-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $27.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A superb fly selection program for trout and salmon anglers.
Predicts the successful flies according to water, month,
temperature, wind and sky conditions. Anglers can add their
own local waters and input their own historical and current
data to further customise the system to their own requirements.
A truly unique application which brings the full power of
modern Information Technology to the traditional country
pursuit.
Product: Photographer's Friend [***]
Author: Eric Begbie
Version: 1.1 (01-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $18.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Superb record system for amateur, professional and freelance
photographers and writers. Enables a full record of
transparencies and negatives to be maintained with particulars
of subject, location, film type, filing details, etc. Also
Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 53
Articles record for writers, directory of periodicals,
customers etc (with autodial) and inventory of cameras and
accessories.
Product: WORLD29 [***]
Author: Robert L. Lloyd
Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on
page 41.
Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 54
Chapter 16
Religion & philosophy
See also: Home & hobby, Fortune telling & astrology (page 45).
16.1 New age/occult
Product: Book of Changes [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on
page 45.
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 45.
Product: Fortune Teller [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
7 ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full description
on page 46.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.5 (07-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: GEO*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at
no charge); GEO*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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 [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on
page 46.
Product: Personal Tarot [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on
page 47.
Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 55
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Learn to read auras! See full description on page 47.
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on
page 48.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 48.
16.2 Philosophy
Product: Parables & Parabolas [***]
Author: Niche Software
Value Training Kit for teenagers. See full description on
page 40.
16.2.1 Metaphysics
Product: Book of Changes [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on
page 45.
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 45.
Product: Fortune Teller [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
7 ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full description
on page 46.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full
description on page 54.
Product: Personal Tarot [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on
page 47.
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Learn to read auras! See full description on page 47.
Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 56
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on
page 48.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 48.
Chapter 17, "Games" 57
Chapter 17
Games
See also: Home & hobby, Lottery (page 49).
17.1 Practical jokes
Product: Curses! [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Creative insult generator. See full description on page 59.
Product: Hard at Work [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.3 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: HAW.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at no
charge); HAW14.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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 [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.4 (05-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: LOVEDOS.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it
at no charge); LOVE*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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.
Chapter 17, "Games" 58
Product: NAG [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0 (08-25-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits:
Look for: NAG.EXE on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no
charge); NAG.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Away from home? Miss yourr parents? Let NAG help! NAG says what
they'd say, if only there were here! Clean up your room, sit up
straight, drink your milk -- all those little reminders you
just can't live without. Put NAG in a friend's AUTOEXEC.BAT
file to show how much you care!
17.2 Jokes & humor
Product: Crystal Ball [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Humorous computerized psychic. See full description on
page 45.
Product: Hard at Work [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
You take a break while the computer "works" See full
description on page 57.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
The computer falls in love with you. See full description on
page 57.
Product: NAG [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Nag says what they'd say if they were here! See full
description on page 57.
Chapter 17, "Games" 59
17.3 Sayings & stories
Product: Curses! [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.2 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support.
Look for: CURSE*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); CURS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary
8 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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: NAG [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Nag says what they'd say if they were here! See full
description on page 57.
17.4 Trivia
Product: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.3 (06-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900
number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support, bonus game.
Look for: IQ.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no
charge); IQ*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
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!
17.5 Word games
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on
page 20.
Chapter 17, "Appendixes" 60
PART 2
Appendixes
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 61
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.
Products: dBkit, OpMenu, Start
Author: P. C. Softsmith
Address: Suite 606 6455 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4E4
CANADA
Orders: 604-433-5189
Queries: 604-433-5189
Products: Back Soon!, DIRCMDr PLUS, MARGARINE, Power C Shell,
STEENBURGH's STUFF, WAKEUP
Author: Tay-Jee Software
Address: P.O. Box 835, Lexington, VA 24450
Fax: 703-464-5290
Queries: 703-464-5290
Product: FileMan
Author: TDWare
th
Address: 37605 160 Place SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Orders: 800-242-4775
Queries: 206-833-7203
Product: ColorView for Windows
Author: Millennium Technologies Corporation
st
Address: 649 61 Street, Suite 205, West New York, NJ 07093
Orders: 800-242-4775
Products: 2Convert, Advanced Menu System, Automatic Netwk Manager
Author: Go Software
Address: York House, Cross Road, Heald Green, Cheadle,
Cheshire, SK8 3LW, UNITED KINGDOM
Orders: 44-0-61-437-4896
Fax: 44-0-61-248-9617
Queries: 44-0-61-437-4896
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 62
Products: Compact Disk Catalogue, Cook Book Plus, FlyMaster,
Personal Databases, Photographer's Friend
Author: Eric Begbie
Address: Mains House, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, FK13 6PQ,
UNITED KINGDOM
Product: DiskMan
Author: DiskMaster Software
Address: 1006 McDaniel Creek Court, Oviedo, FL 32765
Orders: 800-242-4PSL
Queries: 407-366-4700
Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED
Author: Graphware, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 373, Middletown, OH 45042
Orders: 513-424-6733
Queries: 513-424-6733
Product: FREE & EASY
Author: Free and Easy Software
Address: 688 Farmbrook Crescent, Orleans, Ontario, CANADA K4A
2L2
Orders: 613-834-1738
Queries: 613-834-1738
Products: EnVision Publisher, QuickPlan
Author: Software Vision Corporation
Address: P.O. Box 1734, Pinellas Park, FL 34664-1734
Orders: 800-388-8474
Queries: 813-545-4354
Product: Shareware Tracker
Author: BlueCollar Software
Address: 1323 S. Rt. 68, Urbana, OH 43078
Fax: 513-653-8388
Queries: 513-653-8388
Product: Hi, Finance!(tm)
Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc.
Address: 1534 Brightridge Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664
Orders: 800-241-7203
Fax: 615-246-6385
Queries: 615-246-3337
Product: Parables & Parabolas
Author: Niche Software
Address: PO Box 2554, Seal Beach, CA 90740-1554
Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System
Author: ACK Software
Address: 298 W. Audubon Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165-8836
Orders: 502-955-7527
Queries: 502-955-7527
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 63
Product: Lotto Thunder
Author: Charles P.Staats
Address: P.O. Box 6514, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359
Product: Professional Master Key
Author: Public Brand Software
Address: 3750 Kentucky Ave Indianapolis IN 46241
Orders: 317-856-7571
Queries: 317-856-7535
Products: 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, NAG, Personal Tarot, Poetry Generator, Recap, Richard
Webster's Aura Reading, Richard Webster's Numerology, Workbase,
Your ESP Test
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Address: P.O. Box 8059, Mission Hills, CA 91346
Orders: 800-242-4775
Fax: 713-524-6398
Products: IDP-ACTIVITY, IDP-ARREST, IDP-EMS, IDP-INSURE, IDP-
LABELER, IDP-MEMBER, IDP-PDBASE, IDP-SALES, W - The Note Writer
Author: Infinity Data Products
Address: 1404 Old Cape Rd. Ste 203, P.O. Box 533, Jackson, MO
63755
Orders: 800-776-3304
Fax: 314-243-6083
Queries: 314-243-8483
Products: LiteComm, LiteSPC
Author: Information Technology, Ltd.
Address: 5 Park Blvd., Lincoln, RI 02865
Orders: 401-724-2730
Queries: 401-724-2730
Product: WORLD29
Author: Robert L. Lloyd
Address: 191 Via De La Reina, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Products: Lotto Challenger, Windows Lotto
Author: Data Solutions
Address: 1529 Thistledown Drive, Brandon, FL 33510
Orders: 800-783-8934
Queries: 813-653-3093
Products: EZ-Tree, HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu
Author: MicroFox Company
Address: 3310 Fox Run, P.O. Box 447, Richfield, OH 44286-0447
Orders: 216-659-9489
Fax: 216-659-9489
Queries: 216-659-9489
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 64
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Address: P.O. Box 2039, Kettering, OH 45429-0039
Products: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm), DARN! Don't Forget!,
Programmer's SUPER-MAINT
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc.
Address: PO Box 238, Lansing, NY 14882-0238
Orders: 607-533-4685
Fax: 607-533-4685
Queries: 607-533-4685
Product: PCFDial
Author: Barn Owl Software
Address: P.O. Box 1115, O'Fallon, IL 62269
Orders: 800-788-0787
Fax: 618-632-2339
Queries: 618-632-7345
Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 65
Appendix B
Vendor addresses
This appendix lists each ASP-approved disk vendor. These
vendors have agreed to abide by ethical standards when offering
shareware.
American Value Inc.
Address: PO BOX 624, 140 PARTRIDGE AVE, MARION IA 52302-0624
Phone: 319-377-6104
Club Shareware Plus
Address: 2688 LOUIS, JOSEPH, GASTON, LACHINE QU H8S 4H5 CANADA
Phone: 514-639-0391
CompuData ltda
Address: PO BOX 2706, CONCEPCION CHILE
Phone: 56 041-231264
Davvcom
Address: PO BOX 1046, NARRE WARREN VICTORIA 3805 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 03 796 7462
Direct Advantage Software
Address: 18 NORTH FRONT STREET, MEDFORD OR 97501
Phone: 503-734-4923
Midnight Software Services
Address: 13311 HENDREICKSON ROAD, GOWEN MI 49326
Phone: 616-984-5360
Monster Disc Inc
Address: PO BOX 326, TROY MI 48099-0326
Phone: 313-725-2437
N A S Society
Address: SUITE 303, On Hong Commerical Bldg, 145 HENNESSY ROAD,
WANCHAI HONG KONG
Phone: 852-5200-220
N4ZDU Shareware
Address: 2022 CENTRAL ST, LAFAYETTE IN 47904
Phone: 317-742-1868
One Way Shareware
Address: 18607 BEERBOWER RD, NEY OH 43549
Phone: 419-658-2472
Politiken
Address: Raadhuspladsen 37, COPENHAGEN 1785 V DENMARK
Phone: 45 33 11 85 11
Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 66
Rondel Direct
Address: 8 LEE STREET, LAWSON NSW 2783 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 047 592145
Sentinel Shareware
Address: PO BOX 20094, 856 UPPER JAMES ST, HAMILTON ON L9C 7M5
CANADA
Phone: 416-529-3599
Share Soft
Address: 7 ELAROO CLOSE, GREENSBOROUGH VICTORIA 3088 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 03 434 6907
Shareware Diskoveries
Address: 855 REGULO PLACE STE 1012, CHULA VISTA CA 91910-7713
Phone: 619-482-9402
Software Concepts
Address: 800 W FLINT, CHANDLER AZ 85224
Phone: 602-786-9725
Software News!
Address: UNTERWARTWEG 45, MUTTEN2 BL 4132 SWITZERLAND
Phone: 01141 61 617392
Software Select
Address: 790 W 40 HWY, BLUE SPRINGS MO 64015
Phone: 816-228-4595
The Disk Factory
Address: RR 1 BOX 74, GOREVILLE IL 62939-9608
Phone: 618-995-2208
US-CAN Computer Services Inc
th
Address: #34146 1200 37 ST SW, CALGARY ALBERTA T3C 3W2
CANADA
Phone: 403-686-1994
Yum-Yum Software
Address: PO BOX 4302, 247 CHERRY LANE, FRANKFORT KY 40604-4302
Phone: 502-223-8867 Ted
Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 67
Appendix C
Bulletin Boards
This appendix lists each ASP-approved computer bulletin board
system (BBS). These BBSs have agreed to abide by ethical stan-
dards when offering shareware.
Set your communications software to "8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit" before calling any of these BBSs.
Argus Computerized Exchange
Address: PO BOX 621, LEXINGTON MA 02173
BBS Phone: 617-862-2323
Channel V
Address: PO BOX 5320, HERZELYIA 46152 ISRAEL
BBS Phone: 972-52-503801
Embedded
Address: 520 ENGLISH OAK, ALLEN TX 75002
BBS Phone: 214-727-2610
Gateway Online
Address: PO BOX 82, ROCKWOOD MI 48173
BBS Phone: 313-291-5571
JUPITER BBS
Address: PO BOX 953, JUPITER FL 33468-0953
BBS Phone: 407-575-3853
Lynzie's Motherboard
Address: PO BOX 1188, STUDIO CITY CA 91604
BBS Phone: 213-848-2700
PCPAULSE
Address: 2337 N CENTRAL AVE #102, KISSIMNEE FL 34741
BBS Phone: 407-931-1097
Software Plus
Address: 3302 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, TAMPA FL 33607
BBS Phone: 813-876-1385
SPASH EBBS
Address: 1201 N POINT DR, STEVENS POINT WI 54481
BBS Phone: 715-345-5438
Stingray, Stingray II
Address: 7034 N CEDAR AVE #175, FRESNO CA 93720
BBS Phone: 209-434-4215
Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 68
Take-A-Byte
Address: 911 MCFARLAND BLVD W, NORTHPORT AL 35476
BBS Phone: 205-333-9515
The Bertha BBS
Address: PO BOX 297, BERTHA MN 56437
BBS Phone: 218-924-2060
The Seaside
Address: 4630 VISTA BUENA RD, SANATA BARBARA CA 93110
BBS Phone: 805-964-4766
The Treasure Chest
Address: 1565 WOODS ROAD B2, WINSTON-SALEM NC 27106
BBS Phone: 919-922-1047
The V.I.N.E. BBS
Address: 2810 ALLEN'S WAY, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901
BBS Phone: 804-978-4134
Who Knows BBS
Address: 8455 SW 137 AVE, MIAMI FL 33183
BBS Phone: 305-383-7717
Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 69
Appendix D
Retired shareware
This appendix lists shareware products now "retired" by the
author. Retired products no longer receive the minimum levels
of support, and the authors have agreed to return any registra-
tion fees sent in for the software.
An author may retire a shareware product for any number of
reasons. Some applications have outlived their usefulness;
others may have grown too costly to continue supporting due to
competition from other authors.
Product: Dad's Choice
Author: Motes Educational Software
Children's math and graphics program.
Product: DiZkND
Author: Unicorn Software Limited
THE DiZk cataloger for NDOS.
Product: Home Money Manager II (and I)
Author: HomeCraft Software
Home checkbook and budgeting.
Product: Penname
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Create pennames & character names for writers.
Product: Soothsayer aka Oracle
Author: R.K. West Consulting
I Ching and Tarot.
Product: Stardial
Author: GTX Software
AutoDialer For Galaxy/Starlink Service.
Product: Your Financial Advisor
Author: HomeCraft Software
Loan and finacial calculations.
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 70
Appendix E
Sorted list of all programs
This appendix notes the author of each program listed in this
catalog. It comes in extremely handy when you want to see if a
given program comes from an ASP member, or when you want to
know the current version number/release date for a program.
Hint: look in the index for the program (by name) if you want
to see a full description for the program or learn the author's
address & phone number. You'll find page references for all
the information you need.
2Convert 1.10 (08-01-92) Go Software
40-LOVE Text Editor 1.04 (01-06-92)
Advanced Menu System 1.40 (08-01-92) Go Software
Automatic Netwk Manager 1.10 (08-01-92) Go Software
Back Soon! 1.1 (04-01-92) Tay-Jee Software
Book of Changes 1.7 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
By the Numbers 4.54 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm) 2.10 (05-22-92) EmmaSoft Software Company,
Inc.
CHARTS UNLIMITED 2.0 (01-01-92) Graphware, Inc.
Chris's Automobile Recorder 13.1 (08-09-92) Cooney Applied
Technology
Citizen 3.1 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
ColorView for Windows .97 (05-11-92) Millennium Technologies
Corporation
Compact Disk Catalogue 1 (04-01-92) Eric Begbie
Cook Book Plus 2.0 (08-01-92) Eric Begbie
Creativity Package 3.2 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
Crystal Ball 3.2 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
Curses! 2.2 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
DARN! Don't Forget! 3.00 (07-12-90) EmmaSoft Software Company,
Inc.
dBkit 2 (06-17-92) P. C. Softsmith
DIRCMDr PLUS 1.2 (01-01-92) Tay-Jee Software
DiskMan 2.0 (08-15-92) DiskMaster Software
EnVision Publisher 1.0 (09-01-92) Software Vision Corporation
EZ-Tree 2.00 (08-15-92) MicroFox Company
FileMan 2.40 (08-09-92) TDWare
FlyMaster 2.3 (01-05-92) Eric Begbie
Fortune Teller 4.1 (08-22-92) R.K. West Consulting
FREE & EASY 1.11 (08-25-92) Free and Easy Software
Geomancy 4.5 (07-15-92) R.K. West Consulting
Hard at Work 1.3 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu 4.50 (08-15-92) MicroFox Company
Hi, Finance!(tm) 2.0 (08-06-92) Brightridge Solutions, Inc.
I.Q. Challenge 1.3 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
IDP-ACTIVITY 2.0 (02-04-91) Infinity Data Products
IDP-ARREST 3.3 (04-03-91) Infinity Data Products
IDP-EMS 1.5 (04-01-92) Infinity Data Products
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 71
IDP-INSURE 4.0 (06-20-92) Infinity Data Products
IDP-LABELER 1.5 (06-01-92) Infinity Data Products
IDP-MEMBER V3.0 (05-01-92) Infinity Data Products
IDP-PDBASE 2.0 (03-03-91) Infinity Data Products
IDP-SALES 6.0 (05-02-92) Infinity Data Products
LiteComm 7.00 (08-15-92) Information Technology, Ltd.
LiteSPC 3 (08-15-92) Information Technology, Ltd.
Lotto Challenger 3.7 (09-01-92) Data Solutions
Lotto Thunder 1.2 (09-01-92) Charles P.Staats
LoveDOS 1.4 (05-01-92) R.K. West Consulting
Maillist / M-Label 5.4 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
MARGARINE 2.81 (03-01-92) Tay-Jee Software
Mayan Calendar 3.6 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
NAG 1.0 (08-25-92) R.K. West Consulting
OpMenu 2 (06-17-92) P. C. Softsmith
Parables & Parabolas 1.1 (08-03-92) Niche Software
PCFDial 1.05 (05-26-92) Barn Owl Software
Personal Databases 1.0 (06-01-92) Eric Begbie
Personal Tarot 2.61 (08-22-92) R.K. West Consulting
Photographer's Friend 1.1 (01-01-92) Eric Begbie
PixFolio Image Catalog System 1.04.15 (08-10-92) ACK Software
Poetry Generator 2.3 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting
Power C Shell 2.0 (01-01-92) Tay-Jee Software
Professional Master Key 3.2 (04-10-91) Public Brand Software
Programmer's SUPER-MAINT 3.00 (05-01-92) EmmaSoft Software
Company, Inc.
QuickPlan 2.1 (05-01-92) Software Vision Corporation
Recap 3.0 (07-15-92) R.K. West Consulting
Richard Webster's Aura Reading 3.0 (07-15-92) R.K. West
Consulting
Richard Webster's Numerology 3.0 (07-15-92) R.K. West Consulting
Shareware Tracker 2.0 (08-22-92) BlueCollar Software
Start 1.7 (06-17-92) P. C. Softsmith
STEENBURGH's STUFF 2.02 (06-01-92) Tay-Jee Software
W - The Note Writer 4.0 (01-28-92) Infinity Data Products
WAKEUP 1.01 (04-01-92) Tay-Jee Software
Windows Lotto 1.0 (09-01-92) Data Solutions
Workbase 3.5 (06-01-92) R.K. West Consulting
WORLD29 2.9E (08-15-92) Robert L. Lloyd
Your ESP Test 1.1 (05-01-92) R.K. West Consulting
Appendix F, "Supporting Members" 72
Appendix F
Supporting Members
The Association of Shareware Professionals expresses a special
thanks to the following supporting members:
Authors:
David Berdan -- ExpressWare Corporation
Richard Cherry Jr. -- Cherry Tree Software
Phil Katz -- PKWARE, Inc.
Sammy Mitchell -- SemWare
Vendors:
Die Deutsche Software Bibliothek
George Margelis -- Bugetware
Gregory N. Wilson -- Big Byte Software
Mohiyel-Din Hussein -- Husco
Michael C. Comish -- Software Excitement!
Arthur Tendler -- The $5 Computer Software Store
BBSs:
Don W. Watkins -- CompuServe (IBMNET)
Tess Heder, Brian Miller -- Channel 1
Jon H. Larimore -- GLIB
Bruce Jackson -- The Break
Dave Harrison -- Metro Online
Neil Fleming -- Canada Remote Systems
Index 73
Index
80286 utilities See: Creativity Package 20, 63
Utilities, Hardware Crystal Ball 45, 63
utilities, 286/386/486 Curses! 59, 63
utilities
80386 utilities See: D
Utilities, Hardware Dad's Choice 69
utilities, 286/386/486 DARN! Don't Forget! 13, 64
utilities Data Solutions 50, 63
80486 utilities See: dBkit 38, 61
Utilities, Hardware DIRCMDr PLUS 9, 61
utilities, 286/386/486 DiskMan 7, 62
utilities DiskMaster Software 7, 62
40-LOVE Text Editor 18 DiZkND 69
2Convert 12, 61
E
A EmmaSoft Software Company
ACK Software 7, 62 Inc. 13, 31, 39, 64
Advanced Menu System 15, EnVision Publisher 19, 62
61 Eric Begbie 14, 49, 52, 62
ASP 17 EZ-Tree 49, 63
Automatic Netwk Manager
11, 61 F
FileMan 16, 61
B FlyMaster 52, 62
Back Soon! 32, 61 Fortune Teller 46, 63
Barn Owl Software 13, 64 FREE & EASY 21, 62
BlueCollar Software 26, 62 Free and Easy Software 21,
Book of Changes 45, 63 62
Brightridge Solutions
Inc. 33, 62 G
By the Numbers 45, 63 Geomancy 54, 63
Go Software 11, 12, 15, 61
C Graphware
CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm) 31, Inc. 43, 62
64 GTX Software 69
Charles P.Staats 50, 63
CHARTS UNLIMITED 43, 62 H
Chris's Automobile Handicapped See:
Recorder 51, 64 Utilities, Special needs
Citizen 10, 63 Hard at Work 57, 63
ColorView for Windows 43, HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu
61 15, 63
Compact Disk Catalogue 49, Hi
62 Finance!(tm) 33, 62
Cook Book Plus 49, 62 Home Money Manager II (and
Cooney Applied Technology I) 69
51, 64 HomeCraft Software 69
Index 74
I Optical character
I.Q. Challenge 59, 63 recognition See:
IDP-ACTIVITY 30, 63 Graphics, Business
IDP-ARREST 30, 63 applications, OCR
IDP-EMS 31, 63 applications
IDP-INSURE 28, 63
IDP-LABELER 23, 63 P
IDP-MEMBER 22, 63 P. C. Softsmith 16, 38,
IDP-PDBASE 30, 63 39, 61
IDP-SALES 29, 63 Parables & Parabolas 40,
Infinity Data Products 19, 62
22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, PCFDial 13, 64
63 Penname 69
Information Technology Personal Databases 14, 62
Ltd. 27, 37, 63 Personal Tarot 47, 63
Photographer's Friend 52,
L 62
LiteComm 37, 63 PixFolio Image Catalog
LiteSPC 27, 63 System 7, 62
Lotto Challenger 50, 63 Poetry Generator 20, 63
Lotto Thunder 50, 63 Power C Shell 37, 61
LoveDOS 57, 63 Professional Master Key 8,
63
M Programmer's SUPER-MAINT
Maillist / M-Label 23, 63 39, 64
MARGARINE 18, 61 Public Brand Software 8,
Mayan Calendar 46, 63 63
MCGA utilities See:
Utilities, Hardware Q
utilities, Screen QuickPlan 21, 62
utilities, EGA/VGA quotations 17
Memory utilities See:
Utilities, Hardware R
utilities, CPU & memory R.K. West Consulting 10,
utilities 20, 23, 24, 45, 46, 47,
MicroFox Company 15, 49, 48, 54, 57, 59, 63, 69
63 RAM utilities See:
Millennium Technologies Utilities, Hardware
Corporation 43, 61 utilities, CPU & memory
Motes Educational Software utilities
69 Recap 24, 63
Restore See: Utilities,
N File utilities, Backup/
NAG 57, 63 restore
NDOS See: Utilities, retail software 17
Software tools, For 4DOS Richard Webster's Aura
Niche Software 40, 62 Reading 47, 63
Norton's NDOS See: Richard Webster's
Utilities, Software Numerology 48, 63
tools, For 4DOS Robert L. Lloyd 41, 63
O S
OpMenu 16, 61 Shareware Tracker 26, 62
Index 75
Soft fonts See: Utilities, V
Printer utilities VGA utilities See:
Software Vision Utilities, Hardware
Corporation 19, 21, 62 utilities, Screen
Soothsayer aka Oracle 69 utilities, EGA/VGA
Stardial 69
Start 39, 61 W
STEENBURGH's STUFF 11, 61 W - The Note Writer 19, 63
WAKEUP 14, 61
T Windows Lotto 50, 63
Tay-Jee Software 9, 11, Windows software 7, 8, 14,
14, 18, 32, 37, 61 16, 34, 43, 49, 51, 52
TDWare 16, 61 Workbase 24, 63
Trojan horse See: WORLD29 41, 63
Utilities, Security
programs Y
Your ESP Test 48, 63
U Your Financial Advisor 69
Unicorn Software Limited
69