PsL Monthly 1994 January/PSL Monthly Shareware CD-ROM (Public Software Library) (January 1994).iso/reviews/ms_10

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MS-10:  Other


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#20035/3784 Gardening          Small Programs Disk
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Adjustable Greenhouse Gardening (AGG)
   Long, Kathy
   $15
teaches all about greenhouse gardening, including information about which
plants are best of greenhouses, organic bug deterrents, plant and seed
sources, and even build-it-yourself plans.

Garden Productivity Calculator (GPC)
   Taxonomic Computer Research
   $29-$99
helps you compute garden space, labor efficiency and crop value analysis. It can
produce graphs of garden or farm expenses, and computes a break even point in
dollars and units. All data may be saved and recalled to/from disk.

Ginseng $ From Your Backyard (GINSENG)
   Long, Kathy
   $15
tells how to make money raising ginseng seed and plants. Ginseng is a sought
after herb used by the Chinese for many years to prolong life, restore
virility and energy to the mind and limbs, treat arthritis and rheumatism, and
dissolve tumors. This disk tells you everything you need to know to grow and
sell Ginseng.

Greenery From Your Grocer (GREENRY)
   Starchild, Adam
   $5-$15
is a short tutorial about making a small garden from common items (egg
shells, fruit seeds, etc.) that you bring home from the grocery store.
(Not on this disk. Ask for disk #8966.)

Organic Intensive Gardening (ORGANIC)
   Long, Kathy
   $15
tells how to grow more food in less space. A planting guide, guidelines for
record keeping, and information about herbal insect deterrents is included.

PC-Peren 1.3 (PCPEREN)
   Taxonomic Computer Research
   $19
selects and describes herbaceous, sun-loving perennials based on their names,
flower color, months of bloom, and height at bloom peak. A simple menu system
displays a list of plants on screen or outputs it to a text file. You can search
for plants by genus, variety/cultivar name, or any part of the plant's name.

Perpetual Garden Journal (PGARDEN)
   Truett, Lawrence
   $30
is a note-keeping and reminder system for gardeners.

Personal Gardener (PG)
   Rick Healy
   $0
lets you plan a garden with up to 999 different plants.  Perennial plants do
not have to be re-entered each season and you can harvest some crop areas
without disrupting others.  Printouts can be made on any printer.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3784
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Computer Gardening Data Disk
   Owens, Keith
   $9-$17
   #20035/4429
is a database of gardening data for importing into a database program. Data
includes cultural information such as common and botanical name, class,
germination, sowing guide, transplanting, height, colors, light needed, soils,
propagation, and more. You can add your own data. Requires a database program
that imports DIF, ASCII, mail merge, or delimited format.

Flowers 2.1 is a database program with the data from Computer Gardening Data
Disk incorporated into it.


Gardener's Assistant
   Shannon Software, Ltd.
   $25
   #20035/3654
will help in planning your garden. It allows you to choose which vegetables you
want to plant and provides a suggested number of rowfeet to plant for each
person. It will display a layout of your garden and generate a planting date.


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#2249 Hobbies          Small Programs Disk
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Backyard Birds 1.1 (BYBIRDS)
   Boger, Allen D.
   $8
is a tutorial on how to attract and care for wild birds. It provides detailed
information on what species will be attracted to different types of food and
feeders, feeder selection, placement and maintenance, predator control, plant
types, and nesting box dimensions and arrangement.

Darkroom Assistant  (DRKROOM)
   Deady, Craig
   $20
is basically a programmable timer for use in the darkroom for film and paper
developing.  All of the program steps are displayed continuously as are the
remaining times, agitate times, pause times, and the current status of the
running program.  All steps are easily modified or copied to suit different
needs and many programs can be created and saved on disk for immediate recall.
With a voice synthesizer, the DA will even call out the steps to you.

Exterior Rifle Ballistics  (BULLET)
   Melten, Richard D.
   $5
is a program for reloaders.  It will tell you the maximum height of a
projectile between muzzle and zero point and the expected bullet drop at the
target.

Guitar.BAS
   Cummins, Ed
helps tune a guitar.  BASIC required.

HOTrain
   Merker, Fred
   $0
is a text file that gives you information on how to hook up, run and have
control over an HO model train with your computer. HOTRAIN.ARC also includes
several programs, complete with A86 Assembler source code, for running the
train.

LogMaster RV1.0 (LOGMSTR)
   Fundamental Services
   $10-$20
contains three standard marine logging functions: the Ship's Log, the
Maintenance Log, and the Guest Register.  The program is designed to let you
quickly and easily organize, store, recall, update and print all pertinent
shipboard data.

MarNave 1.0
   C & E Associates ASP
   $35
converts latitude and longitude coordinates to to LORAN C delays and vice versa.
It also calculates head and distance from point "A" to point "B" with the
location of the points specified either as Lat/Lon or LORAN delays. Time, speed
and distance is calculated and a hard copy for all functions is provided.

W.Draft
   Dunford, Christopher J.
   $0
is a graphics-based weave draft simulator. It allows the fibre designer to
specify a threading, tie-up, and treadling, with the results displayed as the
treadling is entered. Any of the three elements may be changed or erased at any
time. The program will permit the use of 130 threads, 16 shaft harness, 24
treadles, and 76 steps of treadling (weft picks).

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#3701 Hobbies #2          Small Programs Disk
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Blood Lines Rater 1993 (BLRATER)
   Pubnetix
   $10
is a numerical grading of over 900 thoroughbred sires. This program lets you
track the new hot sires and learn more about the breeding of thoroughbreds.

The Complete Martial Artist 2.0 (TCMA)  (09-93 CD)
   Smith, Dave
   $0
contains a menu-driven database of combat knowledge. It covers topics such as
kicks, punches, strategy, weapons, fists, chokes, throws, and more. It also
includes summaries of all the major martial arts. This is interesting reading
for the beginner or the black belt. A file viewer named List (such as LIST.COM
on disk #1550) is required.

DiveTabs 2.5
   TDM Software
   $15
calculates repetitive dives given depths and times. It also calculates
required depths and times. Calculations are based on U. S. Navy tables.

Elite Car Database III 3.3 (ELITECA)
   Laurence Hatch
   $39
is a database of names, price, 0-60 speed, and engine size for over 300
high-performance and prestige cars. It includes models that normally cost more
than $20k or have a 0-60 time of better than 8 seconds. Quite a few cars -
particularly those in the $500k to $2meg range - we never heard of before.
Interesting reading.

GenKit 1.6
   Pence, Richard A.
   $0
is a complete, menu-operated toolkit for genealogists. It describes calendar
changes from `Old Style' to `New Style' and the Henry numbering system and
variations. It returns date of birth from age on a given date; relationship of
descendant to ancestor and cousins of ancestors/descendants; relationship of any
two descendants of common ancestor; and soundex code for surname. This program
also includes a sample ancestor chart; a chart showing relationships of you to
other relatives; tables showing conversions for linear and area measurements;
section measurements and land descriptions; typical township layout, showing
section numbering; Tiny Tafel samples; and more.

Model Pilot's Logbook 2.0 (LOGBOOK)
   TDM Software
   $15
is a logbook program for model aircraft builders and flyers. It allows input of
dates, aircraft names, sky conditions, wind, temperature, number of flights and
a short descriptive note about flight.

SWRadio 1.0 (SWRADIO) (12-93 CD)
   Mendel Cooper
   $0
explains how to build a shortwave radio for as little as 3 to 5 dollars.
Also tells how to build a 12-volt power supply for use with your radio,
where to tune for broadcast and ham bands in the shortwave spectrum, how
to get articles from books and electronics magazines about building
shortwave converters and receivers and other shortwave related topics.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3701
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#1333 Home, Reference #1           Small Programs Disk
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Conver
   Rogers, John P.
   $5
performs unit conversions for Mass, Length, Area, Volume, Force, Pressure,
Density, Energy, Heat, Work, Power, and others.

Convert
   converts numbers between different units of measure.  It understands a wide
range of units, prefixes and also many abbreviations.  The conversion data is
stored in a straight text file so that you can view and edit it.  A pop-up
version (44k) is included.

Convprog 1.09 (CNVPROG)
   Applied Environmetrics
   $0
converts between the three common systems of units: US system, metric system,
and SI. The program recognizes units in any of the above three systems, and in
many cases will recognize mixtures of the three. Conversions supported include
temperature, pressure, length, area, volume, speed, flow, mass, density, and
more.

Formulas
   McClendon, Judson D.
   $0
is a collection of useful formulas.

MAG 1.6 (MAG-NN)
   Newman, Norman
   $20
maintains a database for articles which appear in magazines. The program was
designed for computer magazines, but can easily be modified for articles on
any subject.

Tables
   Robertson-Mudie, Fred
   $?
is a handy resource when you need to convert between different types of
weights and measures.  This is a very complete set of tables and conversion
routines covering everything from how many inches in a meter to how many
gallons in a hogshead.

TimeCalc
   performs conversions of units of measure of time.  Also serves as a stop
watch.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #1333
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#3783 Home, Reference #2           Small Programs Disk
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5-Minute Parent (5MINP)
   Ellenberg, Dr. Norman L.
   $18
is a short primer on improved parenting. It provides some excellent advice on
improving your child's study habits. Other topics include suggestions for time
management, flexibility, and more.

Baby
   Kopeikin, Hal S. Ph.D. and Kopeikin, Ann Marie R.N., M.A.
   $?
guides expectant parents from conception through birth each time you run the
program with an ongoing calendar, information on the baby's development, and
more.

Baby4U 2.31
   Kopeikin, Hal S. & Marie, Ann
   $25
will assist you in finding out when your baby is due. The program creates
educational reports about prenatal development and the progress of your
pregnancy on the current date.

BabyName (BABYNAM)
   Illumind
   $0
is a text file containing 12,438 names as an aid for parents-to-be.  The names
are listed once in alphabetical order and again in order by length.

Hints & Tips (HINTS)
   Joy's Software
   $13-$18
contains hints and tips on various subjects such as for automobiles, cleaning,
food, fishing, gardening, parenting, pets, and more. Several charts and tables
are provided for cooking measurements, weight, temperatures and state
abbreviations.

NameMe 1.1
   PS Software
   $5
will help you choose a name for your new baby (or an alias for yourself, we
suppose). You supply initials for a first and middle name and your last name,
and the program will display various combinations of names with those initials
and your last name.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3783
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#1999 Home, Other          Small Programs Disk
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Amateur Reasoner (AMATEUR)
   Newman, Norman
   $0
is an expert system shell that is small, simple, yet effective.  The Pascal
source code and sample data files are included.

Cub Scout Roster Assistant 1.0 (CSRA)
   Zeigler Data Systems
   $0
is a roster program for Cubs and Leaders. Cub's reports are based on age to ease
advancement planning.

Decide
   helps you arrive at decisions.  BASIC required.

FishTime 1.2 (FISHTIM)
   C & E Associates
   $15
calculates the best time to hunt and fish based on phase and position of the
moon and the day and month for any location in the continental U.S. A graphic
display of fishing conditions is generated for the selected dates, or a list of
prime hunting and fishing times for selected dates.

Infer
   Newman, Norman
   $0
solves hypothetical syllogisms.  For example, you tell it "Socrates is a man."
and "Man is mortal."  Then you can ask it "Is Socrates mortal?" and it will
reply correctly.  If you ask it "Is Plato mortal?" it will respond that it has
no data on Plato, and you can then proceed to enter data for Plato if you
wish.  This is a very simple example.  The data entered can become quite
complex.  Pascal source code is included.

RunRite 1.0
   Bartlett, D.G.
   $0
provides statistics on running. You key in your total miles and minutes, and the
program calculates Average MPH, Average Minutes per Mile, Total Yards and Feet
travelled, and more.

Satellite Utilities 1.0 (SATUTIL)
   Tinsley, Carl
   $0-$30
provides frequency/transponder information and positioning calculations for
popular Ku and C band satellites.

SoundEff
   plays sound effects, such as bat screeches, bird calls, a clock ticking or
crickets chirping. BASICA required.

Spellaphone (SPELAFO)
   Vance, Jim
   $5
will sort and print your telephone number into possible words, or if you have
a word that you would like for your number, type in the letters and it will
give you the number.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #1999
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#2764 Party Help and Info          Small Programs Disk
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BCake
   draws a birthday cake, plays "Happy Birthday" and blows out the candles.

CompDate 1.0 (COMPDAT)
   Roden, Brian P.
   $40
is a computer dating program. It can be used as a fund raiser for clubs or
schools.

Creative Parties For Kids (CPK)
  Wilkens, Lauri
  $15
is an electronic book on how to keep children entertained at birthday
parties. It covers invitations, games, decorations, food and other party
ideas.

Giftwrap (GIFTWRA)
   Asha Associates
   $?
lets you create personalized giftwrap paper from your printer.  The program is
menu-driven and easy to use.  The basic concept is that you put in a short
phrase, such as "Happy Birthday, Charlie!" and the phrase is repeated to
create various patterns on the paper.  Output can be directed to a text file
so that you can add additional flourishes before printing if you wish.

Hack-Sim.Bas
   is an entertaining program with which to impress others of your "hacking"
skills.  It simulates a communications hook-up into a NORAD computer,
prompting you for security access codes and displaying authentic looking
warning messages.

Party
   Welton, Douglas
   $?
will help you in planning your next party.  It contains recipes for wine
punches and instructions for party games.  It also has wedding anniversaries
and their symbols, birthstones and their months, birthdays with zodiac signs
to help in selecting the perfect gift, and a list of special dates of the year
for 1989.

Texas.BAS
   Sometimes we will really stretch our standards in adding a program to the
Additions Disks if it only takes 1-2k of disk space like this one.  This
program draws the Texas flag and plays the Eyes of Texas (BASICA required).
Did I mention it's only 1408 bytes?

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #2764
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News Of The Past
   Spectrum Unlimited
   $50
   #27759/4339 [2 disks]
prints out a page of interesting facts for any date back to the year 1900. It is
intended primarily for presentation to people on their birthdays. Categories of
information include Events of the Month, Sports, Cost of Living, Shared
Birthdays, Popular Songs, Movies, Your Birthstone, and Your Birthsign.

You can edit and add to the databases with a text editor. Requires 640K memory
and a hard disk is recommended.


Your Birthday Almanac 2.06s &
   Kenneth G. Kirkpatrick, ASP
   $50 each
   #12536
creates a commercial quality printout of what happened the day/year you
were born. Your Anniversary Almanac 2.06s is a companion program that
produces a printout of what happened the day//year you were married.
Requires a Laser printer or Deskjet compatible, and 1MB disk space.


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#1099 Self-Improvement          Small Programs Disk
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ReadFast! (READFST)
   O'Rear, Larry
   $12-$25
is a computer aided reading and speed-improvement program.  In this course you
will find some of the causes of slow reading, and find out how to overcome
those obstacles.  You will be paced as you read to force you to increase your
speed.  Your reading speed will be measured in order to show you the progress
that you are making.

Resume
   Reid, Bill
   $5
will assist you in the preparation of resume to submit to potential employers.
Assemble all the files using WordStar in a non-document mode, install it on
a floppy and mail it to the personnel director.  This approach is innovative
enough to give your resume a higher probability of being read.

Resume Professional 1.6 (RES-PRO)
   Leinecker, Richard C.
   $22
helps you put together a professional looking resume. It prompts you for the
various elements of a good resume, including the cover letter. You can save,
recall and edit your work. The program is fast and easy to use.

SR
   is a speed-reading teaching program.

Sublim
   Yee, George
   $?
flashes what are supposed to be subliminal messages on the screen.  The
problem is that your conscious mind, which is not supposed to be wise to what
your subconscious mind is seeing, will be very aware of the messages flashing
on the screen.  We have very strong doubts that this thing will work (but for
some reason, I suddenly have an urge for popcorn...).

Willkit
   "Old Lawyers Tricks"
   $?
It is with some trepidation that we distribute a file that purports to give
legal advice, particularly for something as important as a will and even more
particularly when the copyright is registered to something called "Old Lawyers
Tricks".  However, if you follow the warnings and use this file just to create
a draft of a will which you have reviewed by a lawyer, we don't see how that
could do any harm, so here it is.

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END OF SMALL PROGAAMS DISK #1099
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#3966 Self-Improvement #2          Small Programs Disk
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Affirmations 1.0 (AFFIRM)
   Rygiel, Patrick R.
   $15
starts your day with a different positive and inspiring message of affirmation.
Just add to your Autoexec.bat file.

Helper
   Schmit, Leslie
   $20
is a self-hypnosis aid. After it helps put you in a relaxed state, it prompts
you to remember and act on whatever words and actions you gave it.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MYERS)
   $0
is a personality test based on Myers Briggs. Your answers will show how you like
to look at things and how you like to go about making decisions.

Keirsey Temperament Sorter 2.0 (KEIRSEY)
   Johnson, Phil
   $0
is an enhanced version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Your answers to the
70 questions will help show how you like to look at things and how you like to
go about deciding things.

Omni
   is a self-test program to show if you are more right-brained or
left-brained. My left brain says to drop this program, but my right brain says
`Oh, what the heck.'

Shrink-U
   asks you about in about 500 different ways if you are introverted or
extroverted and whether or not you are organized and then tells you if you are
introverted or extroverted, organized or not.  Slick, huh?  (This program got
through the librarians meeting on a split decision.  Guess who lost.)

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3966
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#0520 Aviation          Small Programs Disk
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Flight Manager Computer (FMC)
  McKenna, John
  $15
provides all the functions of the E6B, AVSTAR, and direct routing for Way
Point to Way Point Navigation. The author has tested the formulas in actual
flight conditions, compared it to a Smith Industries B737 Flight Computer
and found it to be accurate.

FlitePln (FLITEPL)
   is to be used with the program PC-FLY.  It requires only that essential
information which all pilots use when planning a flight.  Data which can be
readily obtained from a chart is not included in the program.

Shuttle Tracker (STS)
   Lloyd, Robert ASP
   $10
lets you enter flight data for the Space Shuttle from the newspaper which the
program will record and then use to display the orbital path over a map of the
world.  (Lloyd is also author of the popular WORLD program.)  STS can also be
used to predict when the Shuttle will be overhead for possible night time
viewing.

#0520 Sports
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BassTips 1.5 (BTIPS) (11-93 CD)
   Olsen, Richard A. ASP
   $10
pops a valuable fishing or boating tip onto your screen each time it is
run. Over 100 tips are provided and you can add more.

Handicap (HANDICA)
   Montoya, Ernest
   $?
is a horse race handicapping program.  BASIC is required.

Harness
   is a program that helps you get rich by betting on harness races.  Even if
you are not interested in placing bets, you may find the extensive
documentation to be interesting.

Sportfishing 2.1 (SPRTFSH)
   Virginia Marine Science Museum
   $15
allows you to select a sportfish and provides information on spawning, fishing
areas, baits and lures and Virginia record catches. This program focuses on the
Chesapeake Bay and nearby coastal waters.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #0520
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Animals
   Campana, D. &  Crabtree, P.
   $50
   #1697
is a specialized file management program designed to assist the
archaeozoologist in the essential tasks of recording, sorting, totalling, and
otherwise analyzing fairly large collections of animal bone remains. A hard
disk or 720k+ floppy is required.


Birds
   Greene, T. R.
   $15
   #2018
is a guide to the identification of land birds of the Chesapeake and Delaware
Bay Area. It works in two ways: you can enter the name of a bird and get a
description of it, or it will prompt you for a detailed description and tell
you what kind of bird you have spotted.


Babble!
   Korenthal Associates, Inc. ASP
   $25
   #3104
generates random, but often interesting, prose in a user-specified style
that can range from Mother Goose to Shakespeare. You can mix styles and
create your own. Lots of fun for word lovers. Several separate Babble
files created by the program are provided on this disk.


BabySitter
   Brandyware
   $20
   #3930
is a program to leave running on your computer for the babysitter. It provides
access to all the information that a babysitter could possibly need: your
schedule while out (including addresses, phone numbers and times), emergency
numbers, things to do (complete with alarms), special instructions and a lot
more. Other features include phone dialing through a modem, mouse support,
custom screens, calendar, and more.


Bald
   Groff Software
   $15
   #4096
provides information on the causes of baldness and a list of possible cures.
There are also sections describing a number of ways to hide baldness, a glossary
of terms, a quiz on baldness, and famous quotes on the subject of baldness.


Ballistic
   Frenchu, William R.
   $10
   #1083
generates ballistic tables for handloaders.  It also calculates ballistic
coefficient, remaining velocity, energy, momentum, drop, wind deflection,
maximum height, and time of flight at a given range.  In addition, it can be
used to determine the amount of recoil generated by a cartridge and gun and
produce trajectory tables for estimating "holdover".

     Features include a graphic representation of trajectory, calculation of
IPSC power factor, faster program operation, calculation of point-blank range
and minimum twist, and more.


Colorado Vacations On Diskette 1.0
   Kott, Andrea
   $25
   #4627
is a database of over 200 interesting places and things to do in
Colorado. Topics include a variety of outdoors activities, attractions,
lodging and more. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and contact names are
included.

It features popular attractions such as Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper
Mountain, Keystone Resort, Steamboat Springs, Gaming in Teller and many
year-round activities associated with these resorts. Requires DOS 3.1+,
640K RAM, and a hard disk or high density floppy.


Cat-Med
   Jim Lynch
   $15
   #4097
contains a menu-driven database of common feline symptoms and ailments. It
allows you quickly and easily determine what a particular symptom might mean and
to see what symptoms may be associated with a given ailment. This program is a
must for all cat owners. Requires 400+k disk space.


Data-Plane Aviation Software [DATAPLN1, DATAPLN2, DATAPLN3, DATAPLN4]
   Data-Plane, Inc.
   $63-$228
   #20113 [4 disks]
is a comprehensive flight planning package. This 4-disk set contains programs
which provide heading, ground speed, distances, en-route minimum altitudes,
and other important information for pilots. Hard disk is required.


Deer Expert 4.1
   Strat-Tech, Inc. ASP
   $26
   #12287
is a whitetail deer hunting program. It helps determine the best hunting
method given conditions such as terrain, weather or day of season.
Hunting logs are provided for equipment, safety, kill records, recipes
and others. It also contains a library of information on hunting
techniques, safety, ticks and more. This program contains data for doe,
smaller bucks, and recovering wounded deer. Requires DOS 3.3, and 720K
disk space.


DynaMind
   Salahi, David L.
   $?
   #1857
assists you in identifying and ranking your goals and in understanding what is
motivating you toward them.  Once you have clearly defined your situation and
your goals, it can help you to create strategies for achieving your goals and
to evaluate alternatives.  Frankly, some of the steps, such as Reversing Your
Goals, seem at best to be a waste of time and at worst, more than a little
silly.  However, others, such as Change the Rules can get you to look at your
options in a new light.  If structured analysis of problems is not your strong
point, this program could be of benefit to you.


Boater's Helper
   Shelter Island Press, ASP
   $50
   #27358/2535
is a complete system for managing every aspect of your boat or yacht from food
and supplies to charts, projects and repairs. The program is easy to install and
use. Requires 512K.


FishBase ][ 3.0 [FISHBASE] (11-93 CD)
   Olsen, Richard A. ASP
   $17
   #27358/2019
will help you keep a diary of things you want to know about your fishing
activities.


Fish-N-Log Plus
   Taylor, Robert E.
   $30
   #27358/2720
is a fisherman's diary/log. It will recall the information for improving
results on later trips; display the best spot during specific months; and
remind you of the best methods, colors, and time of day. Other features
include the ability to store data about your rod, reel and line-size
combinations and to store information about hotels where you fish. You can
also record descriptions of situations, combination of conditions, methods,
tackle combinations, etc, which produced or didn't produce fish. Requires 300K
and a hard disk drive.


Loran Locator
   Fundamental Services
   $40
   #27358/1978
is an electronic "numbers" book for boaters who collect Loran C fixes for
diving or fishing.  This program will quickly and easily organize, store,
recall, update, and print your Loran waypoint numbers.  Features include
duplicate checking and purging, import/export to/from many data base manager
programs, waypoint register, float plan, and multiple data file support.


Fishbyte
   EJM Computer Consulting LTD ASP
   $30
   #4263
is a fishing and Loran log program for salt water anglers. The Fishing Log lets
you record and search on date, location and species, as well as noting tides,
winds, bait type, size, number caught and more. In addition to the Loran log,
the program lets you keep track of moon phases, personal best, and techniques.


Freebies 4.0 [FREEBIE4]
   Puccio, Louis
   $20
   #4971  (12-93 CD)
is a sample database of companies with toll free numbers where you can
obtain free magazines, game demos, videos and more. As an example of the
type of freebies offered, an EGA/VGA helicopter game is included on the
disk. A computer tutorial and dictionary is also included.


Gemologist Integrated Appraisal
   Williams, Robert
   $?
   #0806
is a price database for appraising gems.

     John Uharriet, California, says that he gets an "Illegal function call in
3930" when trying to run this program.

     The routine starting at line 3930 uses graphics to draw a U.S. map on the
screen, which really has nothing to do with the program. If you have
non-graphics video or if your BASIC does not support the DRAW command, you can
bypass this code as follows: at the DOS prompt, load your BASIC. Once in
BASIC, enter LOAD "GIA" and then type 3925 GOTO 90 and press Enter. To save
this change, enter SAVE "GIA".


G.I.F.T.S.
   Hulen & Associates
   $10
   #1247
suggests gifts for you to give people given your specifications.  For example,
entering MAN as a criterion brings up 95 possible gifts.  Specifying
MIDDLE-AGED narrows it to 26 choices.  FUN narrows it down to four.  (Clearly,
middle-aged men are not supposed to have fun.)  So if my wife uses this
program, on my next birthday, I should be expecting one of the following:  (1)
fitness weights, (2) a bridge-playing computer, (3) a chess-playing computer,
or (4) a weekend trip to a romantic getaway.


Handwriting Analyst
   Ciasa
   $50
   #1538
analyzes your handwriting by asking you a series of questions about how your
handwriting looks.  A short or detailed analysis can be sent to the screen,
file or printer.


Infoware
   Jordan, David
   $35
   #2721
is an index to over 180 issues of nine major woodworking journals: "American
Woodworker, Fine Woodworking, Hands On, The Woodworker's Journal, Weekend
Woodworking Projects, Wood, Woodshop News, Woodsmith," and "Workbench". The
database is dBIII compatible and may be searched by key word and/or by journal.
You can add and edit entries. Requires 640k RAM and a hard drive.


Inside Secrets Of Credit Repair 3.0
   InfoTek
   $40
   #4185
explains how to request a credit report from three major credit bureaus and
dispute inaccurate credit report statements. Features include credit report
request letters, definitions for credit report codes, sample dispute statements,
a complete copy of the Fair Credit Report Act, and a Case Study of credit
repair. Requires 512K RAM, EGA/VGA and DOS 3.3 or above.


The NYC Cab Driver's Joke Disk
   Joke Disk International
   $5-$18
   #4652
contains a dBase-compatible database of 100 jokes. It allows you to
search, browse, and print the jokes, and add your own. The jokes
provided on this disk include groaning one-liners, knock-knock jokes,
and some seriously off-color stories.


PC Parent
   SkySoft
   $25
   #3935
keeps track of school, immunization, medical, book, financial, possessions,
clothing and other necessary family records. It also includes a baby-sitter
information sheet.


PBH Gift
   PBH Software Services
   $10
   #3836
keeps track of dates, sizes, likes and dislikes for everyone to whom you give
gifts (Just in time for the holidays.) It keeps track of gifts you give and
receive.


Pilot Log Book
   Data-Plane Inc.
   $?
   #12201
is a professional pilot's log book. You can specify the text for field
headings and the widths for fields. It has ten fixed length fields
including date, to, from, remarks, make and model, tail number, TT,
fuel costs, maintenance costs, and miscellaneous Costs.


Smart-N-Easy Wedding Planner 3.0 [WEDDING]
   Automated Systems
   $30
   #27524/2819
(formerly Perfect Wedding) is a complete wedding planner that will organize
your plans, schedule, guest list, seating chart, and more. It automatically
calculates your expenses to help keep you within your budget. It also prints
out reports and mailing labels, and keeps a complete record of material and
monetary/non-monetary gifts received for future reference.

Other features include a customizable wedding planning guide, and a honeymoon
planning guide. It also keeps track of hotel accommodations for your guests.
Requires 512K and 1 meg of disk space.


Wedding Organizer
   Irwin, Chris
   $20
   #27524/3460
will help you keep track of your guests and RSVP's, make lists, create a
budget with up to 45 different categories, compare costs, track vendor
contracts and information. Also included is a manual for how to get along
on the honeymoon night. Requires 512K and a hard disk.


JEJ's Wedding Organizer 2.0
   JEJ Custom Software
   $60
   #27524/4107 [2 disks]
will help you keep track of the wedding data: party, guests and RSVP's, gifts,
costs, dates, and reception seating. Several comprehensive lists can be created.
Requires 348K and a hard disk.


JCCS Library Disk #1
   JCCS Library
   $15
   #27362/1816
is a set of programs for the home:

Agitate 3.0 is a game somewhat similar to Parchesi. From one to four people
can play. The sound can be toggled off and a save and restore feature has been
included.

Dice 1.0 is a math game with dice directed toward the young user. The object
is to add/subtract multiple/divide the numbers on the dice.

Hangman is the world famous game of letters and words (single/multi-player).
You can control 5 to 15 letter misses before your man gets the rope.

HMS4 is a home management package for checking account and home inventory. It
can handle electronic transfers and automatic teller machines. The search and
report option can now report directly to screen. Searches can be performed on
all files, check only files and non-check files.

Jsticks is a joystick setup and diagnostic program.

Lander 1.0 is an EGA graphics game requiring a joystick and EGA/VGA board. It
is a simple game that makes you the pilot of a space craft that has to land on
a base at different locations.


JDM Programs
   McClendon, Judson D.
   $?
   #27362/1352
is a diverse collection of programs that we would ordinarily put into
different sections of the library by program type, but the author has asked us
to keep them together on one disk.

KALEDIS is a kaleidoscope program for EGA/VGA. It uses the maximum resolution
and color range of each adapter.

BIGCALC emulates a Hewlett-Packard calculator with stack and ten registers.
Precision can be set from 3 to 1020 digits. Functions include square root,
square, reciprocal, and pi & e constants.

CALENDAR prints a one-page calendar for any year and prints the holidays in
bold at the bottom of the page.

PLOT3D does 3D plotting with perspective (modify for your function) with
commented source code.

PRIMES calculates all primes within any range from 1 to 999,999,999 PSET is a
printer setup utility which can be modified for any printer. All programs
include source code in either C or BASIC.


Rad Software #2
   Rad Delaroderie
   $10-$20
   #27362/2292
is a set of different programs for the home:

ClassWord 3.2 ($20) is a word-square puzzle maker designed specifically for
classroom use by teachers. Using your custom created list of up to 20 words
(including optional definitions for each word), it will randomly hide the
words forward, backwards, and in all directions within an unpredictable square
of random letters. You can save lists of words so that you can use them at any
later time to create a word-square puzzle.

DeduceIt 1.4 ($5) plays the popular number game where you logically deduce a
random three digit number. Up to four people (including the computer) can
play.

MyStuff 6.1b ($10) is a home inventory program.

MyMoney 2.0b ($20) is a full-featured personal checking account program
designed for personal use. It makes it easy to balance a checkbook.

BombAway 1.2 ($10) is an artillery combat game for EGA/VGA displays. This is a
graphics game, in which two people fire artillery shells at each other over
hills under a moonlit star-filled sky.


Knitware Sweater Design 1.2
   Morningdew Consulting Services Ltd.
   $40
   #4186
helps hand and machine knitters custom design sweaters and prints the pattern
instructions to knit from. It allows any yarn gauge; provides a variety of mix
and match sweater style components, 28 standard sizes and allows all
measurements to be customized.


Landscape Plant Manager
   Boufford, Robert
   $50
   #3744
is a specialized database system for the management of information on plants
used in landscaping. It allows you to add, delete and modify information about
plants, search for plants based on scientific name or common name, and search
for plants matching one or more design criteria.


LogBook
   AvSoft
   $15
   #3832
is a logbook for pilots. Information is provided to find out if you meet the
minimum requirements of Far 61.57 for day and night landings and instrument
flight. You can view and print your totals. A logbook can be printed with all
entries and a totals sheet that includes a currency check.


Loudspeaker Modeling Program
   Sitting Duck Software
   $40
   #3745
allows the amateur speaker builder to design loudspeaker systems. It contains
three programs which will allow you to design two-way loudspeaker crossover
networks, see the predicted on-axis frequency and phase response of the
completed system, and to calculate the proper enclosure size and tuning for
the woofer. DOS 3.0+ and 384K is required.


Metric-X 2.03 [MX_203] (11-93 CD)
   ORION Development Corp. ASP
   $28
   #4099
is an extremely easy to use Metric-English-Metric conversion utility. It uses
drop-down menus with 10 categories covering 138 units of measure. Metric-X has
been designated as an "Accepted Metric Conversion Tool" by the U.S. Interagency
Council on Metric Policy.


MotorHome Manager
   Shelter Island Press, ASP
   $50
   #2536
assists in the maintenance of a motor home.


NavProg
   #0497
prepares a flight log for use in cockpit.  You do have to set up the data
files on drive B:, however.  If you do not have a drive B:, try using DOS's
ASSIGN command to ASSIGN B=A to test run the program.  On the same disk is
PREFLIGHT which is for small aircraft and OPCOST which calculates operating
costs. Also on this disk:

PreFlight
   Christian, Alan
   $?
is a preflight planning calculator for light and ultralight aircraft.  An
associated program, OPCOST, calculates the operating cost of an aircraft.


Origami
   Furiya, George
   $20
   #0583
is a delightful set of BASIC programs that show you how to master the ancient
art of paper folding. What makes the programs delightful is the use of
graphics to demonstrate the folding. It's fun to watch even if you never try
the folding yourself. BASIC and a graphics card are required. May not work on
some clones. This apparently does not work with QBASIC which is supplied with
DOS 5.0.

David Robertson writes: "I had some problems running Origami on my Compaq
portable. The various programs on this disk generate sound using OUT 66,xxx
OUT 97,xxx. Then they rely on SOUND 37,0 to turn the sound off. On my machine,
the sound never goes off once it starts. I fixed this by changing all the
SOUND statements to SOUND 37,1."

Nicholas Hayer, Warren, VT: "I am unable to get the program to work with DOS 5's
QBasic without getting a device I/O error."

PsL: This is a rather old program and is not compatible with DOS 5's QBasic.


Pauwels Catalog
   Pauwels, F. & P.P.S.
   $45
   #27638/4021 [2 disks]
is a database of DOS and OS/2 business (ie: no games, education) software. The
product can searched for by name, category or editor. It references all software
which was mentioned in U.S. computer magazines in the last year.

For most entries, a window shows the magazine name, issue and page number for
all mentions of the product. Another window will show the publisher's name,
address, and phone numbers for most products. Takes over 900k of disk space
unarchived; 1.6meg after index files are built. New entries can be added by the
user.


Portable Punchline Kit
   U.D. & Associates
   $20
   #4024
lets you keep maintain a database of jokes, funny quotes, or just humorous
incidents. This program may be ideal for a professional comedian, public
speaker, as well as for someone who just enjoys humor. Some riddles jokes,
dialogues and anecdotes are already included. Requires a hard disk.


KB0ZP Contest Log
   Kebel, Larry
   $25
   #27357/1747
is an amateur radio contest logging program to aid the radio operator in all
the chores of logging the contest information in a suitable form for
submission for awards.


RAC Frequency Catalog
   RAC Publications
   $25
   #27357/1979
provides a convenient method of cataloging, retrieving, and printing
frequencies for the SWL or scanner enthusiast.  Requires 384k and two drives.
Data files are dBase III+ compatible.  Data can be organized in sub-groups,
such as by state, type of users, source of the data.


Zulu Log Book
   Weinberg, Alan
   $30
   #27357/2063
is a computerized logbook for ham radio operators.  You can quickly find a
specific contact or print a report of all contacts, including multi-line
comments for each contact.  Requires 512k.


Tune-In  [TUNE_IN1]  (10-93 CD)
   David W. Carroll
   $20
   #12535
is a scanner database which can keep track of hundreds of frequencies. You
can print convenient pocket-size cards or fullsize reports of all your
scanner frequencies.


JOBHUNTgrr-r-r-r
   Barnes, Mike
   $15
   #27722/4264
lets you create a database of prospective employers. You can print mailing
labels for selected companies, keep track of which cover letter was sent to
each, print lists of phone numbers and contacts, keep track of appointments,
which companies are due for you to call, and more.


Looking For Work 2.0
   InterDigital
   $32
   #27722/4265
explains in detail every aspect of launching a successful job-search campaign.
The program does not simply ask you a series of questions and print out some
canned generalities. It takes you one step at a time through each element of
the job search campaign, printing out worksheets for you to use when needed.

It helps you realistically analyze the type of job and level of pay for which
you should be looking, as well as where and how to look. Finally, it teaches
you how to write a successful resume. Anyone looking for a job or even
thinking about looking should get this program! DOS 3.01+ is recommended.


Resume Shop
   gSOFT
   $15
   #27722/2021
(formerly One Page Report) will assist you in preparing a professional looking
resume. This program features the ability to create an unlimited number of
resume files to allow tailoring to specific job requirements. You can have up
to four work paragraphs, and two educational paragraphs.


Resume Master
   Nixon, James S.
   $20
   #27722/3379
is an easy-to-use resume generator that can produce either a targeted or
chronological report. It uses a fill-in-the-blank approach which prompts you
for information about yourself, your past work history, and your education.
Resumes can be saved and recalled. The output is very professional looking,
with the use of bold characters and underlining to highlight key information.


JobHunt
   Scope International
   $55
   #4405
lets you search a database of employers nationwide. For each company, you get
the name, address, phone/fax and a brief company profile. You may search on
either the region or the job function. Many print options are available, such as
personalized mail-merged cover letter, follow-up letters, labels and envelopes
for a targeted mass-mailing of your job applications. You can also add other
company's addresses to the files.


You're Hired 1.2 [YH11A]  (11-93 CD)
   DataWell
   $30
   #12537
is a job interview simulator that provides realistic training and
experience to prepare you for job interviews. The program asks you
challenging questions and records elapsed times as you verbally respond.
Professional advice is included with each question and you can attach
your own reminder notes.


Readfast
   Panda Studio Inc.
   $79-$99
   #3746
trains you to increase your reading speed and comprehension. It supports several
different users and keeps a log of each person's progress. The program is based
on a proven method of speed reading courses tested for over 20 years in Europe.
The lessons are self-paced, and the menu driven interface is nicely done. You
can customize screen colors, sounds, and control keys. A Windows icon and PIF
files are included. A hard disk or high density floppy is required.


Rob's Celebrity Autograph Kit 2.0
   Pinky Productions
   $13-$18
   #12297
contains tips on writing to and obtaining autographs and photos from
movie and TV personalities. Over 350+ celebrity addresses are included.
This disk also contains programs for pro sport personalities and music
personalities.


Smart-N-Easy Baby Planner 1.0 [BABY]  (08-93 CD)
   Automated Systems
   $30
   #12361
helps the new mother and mother-to-be. It organizes medical bills,
insurance claims, expenses, doctor appointments, prescription
information, gifts and more. It prints expense reports, a list of
questions to ask your doctor, a progress chart on weight gain, and
checklists such as things you need to shop for.

You can record activities, thoughts and ideas in the diary/journal. A
database of baby names and meanings is provided. There is also a Tips
and Tricks section with helpful hints and solutions, a month to month
pregnancy guide, and a baby's first year guide. Requires 640K RAM and a
hard drive.


Speaker's Resource 1.0
   TexaSoft ASP
   $49
   #4718
makes it easy for public speakers (eg: ministers, teachers) to save and recall
stories, quips, jokes, etc., by key word search. PCX graphics can be linked to a
text record. A sample database of stories is included. Requires a hard disk.


Training Tracker 2.30
   Barrentine, Robert ASP
   $35
   #27702/4104
records information on district or council scouters and their training status
and generates several reports.

Troop Tracker 3.0 [TRTR30] (#27702/4105) is in the same MegaDisk set as
the above, but is also available individually. It records information on
scouts and scouters of a troop and recalls it in various reports.

Merit Badge Tracker (#27702/4106) is the third disk in this set. It
records information on merit badge counselors and recalls in various
reports.


Scout Education
   Mourino, Richard
   $25
   #27702/4267
keeps track of all your scouts and all advancement, camping and training awards.
Five reports are available.


Ship Tracker
   Barrentine, Robert ASP
   $35
   #4192
records information on sea scouts and scouters of ship. It prints rosters,
mailing labels, an individual record for each Sea Scout or Scouter and an
attendance summary for all Sea Scouts.

Pack Tracker 3.0 [PKTR30] (disk #4193) is a similar program for Cub
Scouts.


Smart-N-Easy Party Planner
   Automated Systems
   $15
   #4269
is a party planner that will organize your plans, schedule, guest list, seating
charts, gifts received, contributions, ticket sales (if any) and more. It helps
you maintain a budget by automatically calculating expenses.


Deed Plot 0.33
   Beiter, David Perry
   $11-$101
   #20180/12192
draws a map from a deed land description, closes open boundaries, and
calculates acreage. It supports an assortment of units for the direction
and distance, and translates amongst them. This is helpful for locating
mutations and blunders in your land description.


Survey Land Yourself 1.33
   Beiter, David Perry
   $15-$105
   #20180/3019
helps you to survey land yourself. You can plot your deed, find lost corners
and lines, calculate acreage, and write land descriptions. You can establish
test plots, subdivide property, layout building foundations, landscapes and
gaming fields, hide and recover buried treasure, or map a cave.

The programs are in uncompiled BASIC, so you will GWBASIC or BASICA, etc, to
run them. Most of the disk space is taken up by text files filled with salty
political views and offers to sell backwoods land plots in Kentucky. This disk
is not recommended for yuppies, to put it mildly.


Top-50
   Groff, Michael J.
   $0
   #3380
helps you pick a city in which to live or to visit or avoid based on statistical
information about the 50 most populous cities in the U.S.


U.S. Ski Area Database
   Robichaux, Joey,
   $?
   #2061
is a database of ski resorts throughout the U.S. including Alaska.
Information includes, address, phone number, days of operation, the number of
trails, the vertical, the percentage of runs (difficulty), number of lists and
a brief description of the area.  It's easy to use and a plus for any skier.


PCW-88
   Bayside Indexing Service
   $0
   #1693
is PC World's 1988 Subject Index in hypertext format (which means that you can
immediately branch to another file for more information about a particular
topic).  If you have access to the 1988 issues of PCW, this is a great way to
find information about various products and topics.


TPN Calc
   #140
is a labeling program for hospital pharmacies.


386 World
   Balkan, Eric
   $15
   #1375
is a comprehensive guide/list to the 386 line of PC's. It contains
information and products from over 200 vendors, including descriptions
of software, complete systems, add-on boards, replacement motherboards,
books, a short synopses of magazine product reviews, unbiased tips on
buying 386 systems and a file of classified ads. INFO.386 is a straight
text file that can be browsed, searched, and modified by any program
that can handle standard files. Also supplied is a search program,
EZFIND, that lets you do lookups of any word or phrase in the text.


Amateur Radio Logbook
   Weinberg, Alan
   $30
   #1883
provides amateur radio operators with a logbook that can be maintained on a
computer.  The program is easy to use and uses Btrieve for fast data management.
Data fields include a contact number, date, beginning and ending time, call
sign, frequency (mhz), emission type, signal reports, power, comments, and more.
Requires 512k.


PC Shortwave Monitor 2.0
   Gitlin, Scott
   $15-$20
   #4712
allows you to create and maintain a database of shortwave radio listening
frequencies and create customized listening schedules.

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