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=====Windows Programs:
...applications, desktop utilities, games, graphics/icons/fonts/wallpaper,
Program Manager & File Manager replacements, programming, utilities.
Some programs require a specific Visual Basic runtime file. Because
of their large size, they are not included with every program that needs
them. Instead, they are in the \RUNTIMES directory of this CD.
=====Windows 3
-----November 1993 Windows Additions Disk #1
Balloons [BLOONS]
Fonts
Thomas E. Harvey; $0
is a True Type font in the shape of balloons. It contains full upper
and lower case, punctuation, numbers, and extra balloon shapes and
ribbons. This is a good font for party invitations.
Clock Solitaire 1.1 [CLCKSOL]
Card Games
Barry C. Fanion; $5
is an interesting game where the cards are dealt into piles
corresponding to locations on a clock face. The object is to place all
cards into the proper pile (aces at 1 o'clock, sixes at 6 o'clock,
etc.) without getting stuck.
You can change the graphic of the card backs, and a running total of
games won and lost is maintained. Requires VBRUN300. <CLOCKSOL.PCX>
Drag and Drop Printer 1.0 [DDP]
Printing Utilities
FLFSoft, Inc. ASP; $15
allows you to quickly and easily print ASCII files. You simply drag a
text file from File Manager and drop it onto the program's icon.
Features include full font/margin control, and the ability to print
custom heading and footings. Requires WIN31.
PM Icons 1.01 [PMICON]
Icon Utilities
Olaf Hess; $0
lets you assign individual icons to program manager groups. It also
provides a new exit dialog, giving you options to exit Windows,
restart Windows, or reboot your system. This is a great way to help
customize your desktop. Requires WIN31.
Projector for Windows [PRJCTR]
Screen Savers
Bruce P. Nunnally; $15
is a customizable screen saver module for Windows 3.1. It can play AVI
animation files, or you can create your own scripts with a combination
of BMP and WAV files.
RateClock 1.5 [RATECLK]
Desktop Tools
Andy LeMay; $5
helps calculate the amount of money you are spending on online
services such as CompuServe and Prodigy. After you enter the hourly
rate and press start, a clock display shows elapsed time and cost.
An optional tiny "RateView" window with the current charges can be
made to stay on top of other windows. Requires VBRUN200 and WIN31.
WinList [WINLIST]
Menu Programs
Russell E. Holcomb; $0
a file from File Manager onto the WinList window, where you can add a
descriptive name of up to 35 characters, specify a startup directory,
run the application minimized, and more. Up to 48 applications can be
placed on the list.
-----November 1993 Windows Additions Disk #2
BioGraf 1.2 [BIOGRAF]
Home Applications
John Napier; $25
is a biorhythm program for Windows. It displays four types of
information (physical, emotional, intellectual, and intuitional), and
can maintain a database of 50 users. Other features include adjustable
number of days in view, interpretation text for each day, the ability
to print charts, and much more. <BIOGRAF.PCX>
Galaxy 2.0 [GALAXY]
Science: Astronomy
Michael Cornelison; $10
simulates the motions of stars under the influence of gravity. You may
create a field of stars to begin with, and then watch how the stars
move as they are accelerated by their mutual gravitational
attractions.
You can vary the number of stars, their initial velocities around a
central position, and the magnitude of the Gravity Constant. This also
doubles as a screen saver. WIN31 is required and a 386/486 is highly
recommended.
QuickDial 2.0 [QDIAL]
Desktop Tools
Roger C. Spaeder; $0
is a telephone dialing utility for voice calls. Features include a
handy toolbar, user-defined dialing directory with a maximum of 750
entries, a scratch pad for note-taking while on the phone, and much
more. Requires VBRUN300 and a modem. <QDIAL.PCX>
Toolbar Library Manager [TBARLIB]
WFW Tools
L. E. Brown, Jr.; $15
lets you easily create and save an unlimited number of toolbars for
Word for Windows. Toolbar configurations can be used across.DOT files,
and toolbars can be swapped with only two mouse clicks.
Wave Messages [WAVMSG]
Sound Utilities
Michael J. Murphy; $3
is a reminder system that uses your own recorded voice. It lets you
record messages to yourself and have them play back automatically when
you start Windows. A sound card with recording and playback capability
is required. VBRUN300 is also required.
Win Group 1.0 [WINGRP]
Program Manager Utils
Russell E. Holcomb; $0
reads WIN31 ProgMan groups and places the group names alphabetically
on a button list. When you click on a group button, an alphabetical
list of group items is shown. A single click on a group item launches
the program. This is a fast way to launch applications, and consumes
very little desktop space.
-----November 1993 Windows Additions Disk #3
4A Calculator 3.10 [4ACALC] (4A Software; $5) is a math calculator for
Windows. It performs basic math as well as percentile math, square
root, square, and 1/x math. Numbers and functions may be entered with
the mouse, keyboard, or numeric keypad.
4A Draw 2.00 [4ADRAW] (4A Software; $5) is a free-hand Windows-based
doodle pad. You can control the thickness of the drawing line and
choose background/foreground colors.
4A Launch 1.10 [4ALAUNCH] (4A Software; $10) is an application
launcher for Windows. Its modified "Open" dialog box allows you to
browse all floppy and hard drives for applications to run. An option
is included to launch programs minimized, maximized, or normal.
Abdenacer's Desktop for Windows 1.3 [ADW] (A. Moussaoui; $16) lets you
construct your own customized program launching system. Requires
VBRUN300.
Angela's Bug Swat [BUGSWAT] (Michael J. Murphy; $1) is a cute desktop
game where you swat at bugs with the mouse cursor. Features include
several bug speed options and WAV sound support. Requires VBRUN300.
AppMaker 1.3 [APPMAK] creates a skeleton for a Windows-based
application with is compatible with Visual C++ and MFC 2.0. (update)
Arrange 1.0 beta for Windows NT [ARRANGE] (AJS Corp.; $20) helps you
arrange the program icons of Program Manager and keep them where you
want them.
-----November 1993 Windows Additions Disk #4
Asstbmp [ASSTBMP] is a collection of colorful wallpaper files.
Beyond Windows Exit 1.50.11 [BYE] (Martinsen's Software; $10) is a
utility for exiting Windows. Options include Exit Win, Restart Win,
Reboot, and Exit/Run/Restart (Exit Win and run a DOS app and restart
Win). Requires VBRUN300.
Binvbx [BINVBX] (Garry J. Vass; $0) is a VBX control that implements
the Binomial (Cox-Ross-Rubenstein) Method for the valuation of equity
options. Requires VB3.
Blackjack for Windows 2.1 [BJWIN] (John Washburn; $40) - a
casino-style card game. It allows you to set the size of the shoe, the
dealer play, the player and house rules, and more.
Bog for Windows NT [NT_BOG] (Pocket Sized Software; $5) is a
word-finding game similar to the game of Boggle.
Cbase 1.62 [CBASE] tracks hardware/software info. Requires VBRUN300.
(update)
Clacker 2.1 [CLACKER] is a VB custom control that allows you to add a
dynamic menu help status bar to your apps. (update)
Clock Screen Saver for NT [CLOCKNT] (Pocket Sized Software; $0) is a
screen saver module for Windows NT. It blanks the screen and displays
the current time.
Cheers [CHEERS] is a MIDI music file of the theme from "Cheers".
-----November 1993 Windows Additions Disk #5
Convert 1.1 [CONVERT] (Premier Computer Contracts; $25) provides a
quick and easy means of converting numbers from one unit to another.
You can add your own custom conversion factors and descriptions. A
list of conversion formulas may be printed. Requires VBRUN300.
Counter [COUNTER] (Doc Software; $0) is a handy desktop counter. You
simply click on its window and the running total increases by one.
Requires VBRUN100.
Curling for Windows 1.1 [CURLING] (David