PsL Monthly 1994 July/PSL Monthly Shareware CD-ROM (Public Software Library) (July 1994).iso/reviews/db_03

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DB-03:  Structured Database Programs


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0050 Specific Applications          Small Programs Disk
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Article 1.0
   Roberts, Waldo A. III
   $0
is a database program for keeping track of magazine articles.  It stores the
title, magazine name, date, page, keywords, and a code of the user's choice.

Magazine Article Library 1.0 (MAL)
   Castle, Paul E. II
   $0
is a menu driven magazine article tracking system. It is very fast and
professional looking and is extremely easy to use.

Quick & Dirty Report/Summary 3.0 (QDRSUM)
   Strong, Archie
   $0
will produce detailed or summary reports for PC-FILE+ data files. (Not on
this Disk. Ask for August 1990 #5)

RefBase
   C & J Consultants and J. R. Connolly
   $15
is a database template for working with scientific references using PC-File+.
This set lets you keep track of articles or reprints and retrieve entries by
searching anything in your database (including author, title, year, journal or
keywords which you choose). You can also output to a disk file groups of
reference in formats required by many professional journals. This file could
then be imported into your word processor.

News Video Archive Facility (NEWSVID)
   Barrett, Mike
   $15
is a database program for keeping track of television News Tapes.

FRM
   Csontos, Michael
   $?
generates form filecards (3x5 index cards) for the collection and filing of
club membership or other name and address information.


0050 Freeform DB
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Findex
   is a free-form, full-screen database program, which means that unlike
structured database programs such as PC-File, you do not have to define fields
first.

Flexifil  (FLEXIFI)
   Mires, Dean
   $?
is a very simple and easy to use database program.  Field lengths do not have
to be defined in advance.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #050
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1994 General Purpose          Small Programs Disk
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Answers 4.0
   Corll, Brian
   $25
allows you to index large text files in such a way as to enable you to retrieve
information on any topic in the file very quickly. Note that Answers will only
index a single file at a time, as opposed to other programs in the PsL that will
index multiple files.

BSupport (BSUPPRT)
   Information Architects
   $?
is a utility for use with Btrieve data files.  Btrieve is a file manager that
is used by programmers to take care of all the file I/O in their programs.
For example, Datacat and a couple of other mailing list programs use Btrieve,
and Bsupport provides another means for working with data files created by
these other programs.  It has the ability to work with Btrieve records stored
in binary and to view and search for binary keys.  It also lets you copy data
between Btrieve files or to ASCII files.  AREACODE.BTR is a sample data file
for Bsupport.

DataFix 1.4
   Roper, T. D.
   $10
will fix errors in PC-File+ compatible data files. Despite PC-File+'s data entry
mask capability, it is possible to incorrectly enter data and DataFix makes it
easy for you to clean up the whole file at once. The options are to remove
specified words, such as "Dr." at the start of a name field or commas in a
number field; to remove spaces from the beginning of fields; to change a
character (eg: from "," to "~"); and to change "FirstName LastName" to
"LastName~Firstname".

Logger Generic 1.02 (LOGGERG)
   Rolland, Lonnie J.
   $0
is an information logging program. It is supplied in two forms, a 6K TSR and a
non-TSR program. It uses a dBase III+ compatible dbf and dbt files.

Med-2-Go 1.02 (MED2GO)
   Miranda, Louis M.
   $0
is a Medline file conversion utility for clinicians and biomedical researchers
who use Medline-type files. Med-2-Go will convert Medline, comma-delimited,
BRS/Colleague, ERIC, Psyclit into a Medline or comma-delimited export file. This
file can then be imported into a reference database program.

Rolodex (ROLODX1)
   is very limited and was created simply to be a computerized Rolodex.  It
only keeps track of names, addresses, zip codes, and phone numbers.

SDF 1.4
   Avery, Alan J. ASP
   $20
aids in working with comma/quote-delimited files. You can specify which
field and the length of fields to be imported into another program and
SDF will generate the new file accordingly.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #1994
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ASCII Reporter
   GLW Consulting
   $47
   #7652/1806
allows you to print reports from files that have been saved in either comma
delimited or fixed field form.  These kinds of files, especially comma delimited
files, may be created with many types of programs, from spreadsheet to database.
The data can be sorted into any order and output to a file.  A tutorial shows
you how to create report files.


Topp's Report Program
   Topp, Michael W.
   $15
   #7652/3509
is fast and simple way to manage your reports. You can create and merge any
number of databases, import and export ASCII files and print presentation cards
as well as reports. Reports can be sorted at four levels and filtered to your
specifications.


BTRV 1.0
   Hansen, Richard W.
   $50
   #4800
is a Btrieve file management utility. Features include support for all
key and file types, support for variable length records, file browsing
and editing, cloning, and file recovery. You can load and save files in
Butil format, calculate optimum page sizes, test record locking and
transaction processing, view file statistics and read records by
position.


DayFlo Tracker Lite 3.1a [DAYFLO3A]
   DayFlo Tracker Corp. ASP
   $72
   #20317/MegaDisk Only (12-93 CD)
lets you keep track of clients, articles, correspondence and more. It
allows for both structured information such as names, addresses and
phone numbers, as well as text information such as notes, comments,
descriptions, etc. It also contains an integrated word processor for
writing and merging form letters and organizing them for later
retrieval.


FastFile
   Benham, R.D. ASP
   $35-$70
   #2866
is a small database program that keeps all data in memory for speed of access.
In contrast, most other database programs access the disk each time a record is
added, deleted, viewed, etc. This makes an in-memory database program
particularly good for machines with no hard disk. Capacities are 32 files per
directory, 2000 records per file, and 32 fields per record.

The same screen is used to enter, edit, and search for data which makes the
program easy to learn. Other features that increase efficiency include record
duplication, field blanking, and pop-up tables for reference during data
entry. Six sample files are provided for immediate use and as a way to learn
the program.

It comes with predefined database applications: Billing, Checkbook, General
Ledger, Invoicer, Client List, Inventory, Teacher's Gradebook, and FASTquiz.
The latter makes it easy for teachers to create matching and multiple-choice
tests.


FileMaster
   #610
is a program to help you manage your PAPER files.  Instead of trying to remember
the logic you used in filing away a letter so that you can find the file it is
in, you give each document a serial number.  Then you record the serial number
with Filemaster and fill in the Subject, From, To and Category fields.  Later
when you want to find that document, you can search on any of those fields, get
the serial number and find the document filed in numerical order.


Home Team 1.9 [HOMETEAM]
   Texsys Software
   $15
   #7546/3622 [2 disks] (01-94 CD)
is a data management system designed for the home office. It uses a home-office
graphical (done with ASCII graphics) interface. The program consists of a
relational database and a multi-featured page editor that can be used to do
simple newsletters, brochures, etc.

The page editor features downloadable fonts, window frames, shading, cut-
and-paste, two columns and more. It does not handle true graphics, but can
handle ASCII character graphics. DeskJet/LaserJet printers are supported. The
database include a macro compiler, application programming language and the
ability to merge data with the page editor to create personalized letters.
Requires a hard disk or high density floppy.


ImageAccess
   Wierenga Software
   $49
   #3623
associates a graphics image file with a text record and creates a database of
pictures. It can organize an inventory of any collection or group of people,
places, or things. The database can be searched and images displayed or reports
printed which include the data and images. Requires 512K and EGA/VGA. A source
that produces image files in either PCX, MSP or TIF file format is needed.
Printers supported include 24-pin Epsons and Proprinters and HPLJ's.


IRRS
   Bolder Financial Micros
   $50-$65
   #7301/2703 [2 disks]
is a structured database program that allows relational connection of data
files. It will do mail merges with documents in a document database or with
external documents. Data can be plotted in six different graph formats.


EFMS
   Kingston, C.
   $49
   #7153/1339
is a database manager that uses a screen oriented approach that permits you to
design the form that will be used for entering and viewing your data. Program
capacities are 32,700 records, 999 fields, and up to 1,580 characters per
field. The screen form for the records can be prepared with up to 999 pages
(screens), with each screen containing up to 1580 characters.

Each screen can contain from 1 to as many fields as will fit on it (up to a
total of 999 fields for the file). An optional overlay form can be made for
each of the first nine pages of a screen form. The overlay form allows the
inclusion of explanatory text and boxes to partition the fields into areas.

Field names and the associated data areas can be placed anywhere on the screen
page. It is possible to overlap field names and/or data areas for special
screen formatting. Each field can have a help message associated with it (up
to 58 characters) that can be displayed for guidance when entering data into
the field. Records are fixed length, and contain fixed length fields. Any
field in a record can be indexed, and multiple indexes can be created for a
file.

Three types of fields are allowed: alphanumeric, numerical, and calculated.
String searches can be made within an alphanumeric field. Soundex search
capability is provided to find names or words for which the spelling is
uncertain. Numerical and calculated fields can be summed, and statistics
generated, in line reports. Data can be exported to other programs.


FreeFile
   Stilwell Software Products
   $45
   #7153/1319
is a database program. Features include computed fields which contain formulae
based on other fields; the ability to import and export data; on-line help;
and a menu-driven interface. Capacities include up to 10 indexes for a
database, up to 2 billion records in a database, up to 1,000 characters in a
record, up to 100 fields in a record, up to 65 characters in a field; up to
100 sort keys for a printout.


Latchkey!
   Brownson, Edward J.
   $35-$50
   #7153/1808
is a personal information organizer. It can be used for any job requiring
organization of related pieces of information, such as research, reference
manuals, bibliographies, glossaries, etc. The program organizes information in
the form of items, keys, notes, and references. Because items and keys change
roles - each item can be a key to any other item and every key is an item in
its own right - useful connections and hierarchies are created while entering
data. Requires 320k RAM, with more preferred, as is a hard disk.


NewBase II 5.9
   Star Data Systems
   $49
   #7153/0068
is a menu-driven database manager for mailing lists, name and address lists,
sales reports, expense account maintenance, budget preparation and
maintenance. Data types supported include character, numeric, date, long text
and fixed decimal. Data entry features include input validation, lookup to
external data table, carry over from previous record, calculated fields, data
entry macro keys, protected and invisible fields.

Data manipulation features include B-tree indexing, multi-key sorting, and
global updating. Printing features include multiple labels across, stored
report and form formats, and much more. Special features include the ability
to merge data files, repair damaged data files, set up multi-level passwords,
generate form letters and mail-merge files and to import and export data.
Advanced users can program it to create customized menu-driven applications.
Slick interface features include pop-up, cascading menus, dialog boxes, and
macro keys. Other features include support for up to 6 million records,
international date format support, screen blanker, calendar, and more.


File Express
   Expressware Corporation ASP
   $99
   #7026/0064 [3 disks]
is a very powerful, yet easy-to-use general database program. It features a
report writer that lets you define large reports with expanded Title, Header,
and Footer sections. Fields can be easily easily lengthened, shortened, added,
deleted and moved without cloning the database. You can have up to ten
different screens for data entry per database, with up to 36 macro keys to
make input easier. Multiple indexes (up to five) are automatically updated as
new records are added. Support for more than 250 printers is provided. Import
and export sections include dBASE and Lotus 1-2-3 file support. 512K and a
hard disk or high density floppy system is required.

     As we have mentioned in past articles on general database programs, if
you need a customized mailing list program or inventory program or any other
kind of simple record keeping job done, this is the kind of program to use -
more flexible than a specialty program, such as a mailing list manager, but
much easier than writing your own application.

John Evans, Portland, OR: "Neither the FE.DOC file nor the Tutorial will print
right..."

File Express author David Berdan responds that the FE.DOC file is a compressed
file and can only be printed by using the PRINTDOC.EXE program that comes on the
disk. The Tutorial file has an extension of DTA. This indicates that it is a
data file for use by the program, not a text file to be printed.


A2Z Mono
   Systems Tech. & Research
   $25
   #7452/3082 [2 disks]
is a data base management program with a graphical office interface and
multi-file access. This version is for monochrome video (and will run on
color monitors as well, but in black and white only).


A2Z Color 1.9 [A2Z]
   Systems Tech. & Research
   $25
   #7154/1509 [2 disks] (01-94 CD)
is a data base management program with a graphical office interface and
multi-file access. It will sort on up to nine fields; maximum fields per
record is 99; maximum field size is 99 characters and record size, 999
characters and file size, 32,767 records. There is a fully relational data
files with data relationships of One to One, One to Many, and Many to One
possible. A macro compiler automatically compiles editor-created free-form
macro files. A full featured editor is supplied to facilitate fast coding of
macros using the A2Z application language and compiler. DeskJet/LaserJet
printers are supported.


Omaha Database Program
   Gonderinger, Gerald E.
   $?
   #7154/0447
will help fulfill the need for a general data base program that would be
suitable for maintaining census information.  However this program is flexible
enough to be used for many other kinds of applications.  The main advantage of
Omaha DataBase is that it allows you to have a master file with up to five
linked sub-files. If there is more than one record in a sub-file for a master
file record, the sub-file records are cross-indexed with each other. This allows
you to save a lot of data for those records that need it without having to waste
space in the main database for those that don't need it.


Sidefile
   #7154/0791
is a database program that lets you access data very quickly by keeping all of
the records in memory, as opposed to other database programs that keep only one
record at a time in memory and must read to or write from disk for each record.
A disadvantage is that this approach limits the number of records you can save
in one database to 999.  The advantages are that screens full of data can be
displayed and scrolled through rapidly, just like you would a spreadsheet
program, which brings up a point:

Since Sidefile looks an awfully lot like a spreadsheet program, with each
column representing a field in the record, why not just use a spreadsheet
program instead? You could, but Sidefile has been optimized for the
manipulation of data lists, so you should find it much more efficient and
easier to use for that purpose. For example, you can sort your data on a
particular field just by moving the cursor to the column for that field and
pressing a key.


PC-File+ 7.0 [PC_FILE]
   ButtonWare Inc. ASP
   $130
   #7025/0070 [4 disks]
is a very popular relational database manager. It has context-sensitive help
screens, the ability to create customized data-entry screens, to embed
calculations and to create mail-merge form letters, a teaching mode, a
sophisticated report writer, complex search criteria (including nested
and/or's and soundex), password protection, import and export abilities,
duplicate record search, and more.

Other features include fast deletion of duplicate records, multiple input
screens, maximum of 128 fields, mouse support, automatic index switching,
automatic phone dialing and call logging, up to nine different report subtotal
levels, multi-field (and other user-defined types of) indexes, global find,
PostScript output option for graphs, support for WordPerfect 5 merge files,
and much, much more.


WyndFields
   Wyndware
   $70
   #1809
is a general purpose database program which allows you to manage any type of
structured data easily and efficiently.  This is really a slick program with a
rather unusual approach to data display, entry, and editing.  Fields are
displayed as column headings across the top of the screen with each record on a
separate line down the screen.  If the combined width of the fields is wider
than the screen, the screen will scroll horizontally a column at a time in a
circular manner.  That is, when you scroll past the last field/column, the next
column will be the first field again.  Since the program supports the 43-line
mode for EGA/VGA displays, you can see a lot of records at once, just as you
would in looking at a big, paper columnar pad.

We have long stated that we think this type of approach makes much more sense
than only being able to see one record at a time. We have also stated that
rather than having to go through a long series of menus to go from data entry
to editing to searching, which programs such as nearly all other programs make
you do, it would make more sense to do all of these things from the same
screen. WyndFields doesn't let you edit on the Search screen, but its approach
is almost as good. When you select Edit or Add, a data-entry screen pops right
up - no long series of menu selections to struggle through.

The program has pull-down menus and a full mouse interface. Mailing labels,
detailed tabular reports, and form letters can be easily created and printed
from within the program. Multiple indices with multiple key fields for each
database are automatically maintained. Several powerful methods are available
for searching and viewing specific data. Comprehensive context-sensitive and
cross-referenced help screens are always available.

Database design structures are easily changed without losing any data. Files
can be imported and exported to several common formats, including mail merge
files compatible with the most popular word processors. Extensive string and
math functions are available for searches and for creating Calculated Fields.
Wyndfield's date and time tracking abilities, from seconds to centuries, are
without equal.

Each database can have up to 70 different fields, each with up to 76
characters, up to a total of two billion records, and up to 10 different
indices, each of which may have up to 10 key fields in either ascending or
descending order. Requires DOS 3+ and 512k.

By the way, Star Trek fans may want to get this disk just for one of the
sample databases on the disk - a complete database of Star Trek shows,
including the old shows, the movies, and the Next Generation shows.


PC Data Controller
   Breslin, Richard
   $35
   #7155/1962
is a flat-file database program. It allows you to easily set up a datafile,
position fields anywhere on the screen, indicate field length with the cursor
keys, specify default values or formulae and subtotal fields. Up to 32767
records are allowed with up to 250 fields per record. Special features include
phone dialing, macro keystroke recording, the ability to do repetitive tasks
through the creation of "Action files", pull down menus, the ability to modify
datafiles after they have been created, and many other enhanced features.


PDB1 (Personal Data Base One)
   #7155/0073
is a computerized filing system that enables you to enter and retrieve
information in a logical and orderly manner.  You design simple forms on your
display screen that satisfy your information management requirements.  This form
is then used to enter, edit and retrieve the information.

PDB1 is also a 900-line word editor for creating form letters to be sent to
selected people in your database. For example, you could send a form letter to
people working in construction who are married and have a tendency to high
blood pressure.


UserBase
   White, R. R.
   $35-$40
   #7155/1074 [2 disks]
is a menu-driven database program.  Virtually no documentation comes on the
disk, but context-sensitive help screens are available throughout.  A couple of
interesting features of this program are the ability to combine specified types
of data from up to 11 different files into one, and the ability to call up data
using a 4th generation type of query language.


Enterprize System
   Seltec Computer Products
   $30-$246
   #7157/2262
is a database program generator. It prompts you to describe your database
application needs and generates programs in BASIC code which when run, are like
custom-written programs for that application.


PBase
   4B Associates
   $?
   #7157/0069
is a programmable relational data base management system designed for
programmers. Providing facilities for querying and manipulating data as well
as report writing.


ProDev*Base
   Pro Dev Software ASP
   $40
   #7157/0733 [2 disks]
is a multi-file automatic relational data base system or you can also have
stand-alone random accessed files. PDS*BASE is a BASIC program generator. This
means that you define your data fields in a way similar to a database program
such as PC-FILE, but then PDS*BASE writes a BASIC program to display the
screens, prompt you for data, save the data, etc. Thereafter, instead of
running PDS*BASE for a particular application, you run the BASIC program.

The advantage of a program generator is that the standalone program is
generally more efficient to run than a general database program, it can be
given (or sold) to others without having to give/sell the generator itself,
and the program can be modified by any BASIC programmer. The disadvantage is
the generated program requires a BASIC interpreter or compiler to run. Also
included is a utility program that generates BASIC language programs for doing
label printing and exporting and importing data. For those that are interested
in learning BASIC, a 66-page BASIC Language Primer is included on the disk.


Pirouette
   DeMars & Tilley
   $69
   #7076/1961 [2 disks]
is a relational, dBIII-compatible, database application development environment.
Unlike a "flat file" database, a relational database lets you work with
multiple files at once. You can have 99 fields per database, 99 database files
per subdirectory, 25 databases open simultaneously, and a maximum width of 256
for character fields. Number of entries (records) is limited by disk space.

     Pirouette automatically maintains B-Tree indexes for fast searches. You
can customize data entry screens and reports, and tie those screens and
reports together with customized menus. A personalized greeting screen and
application-specific help can be designed. A sample application that is
included demonstrates the power and flexibility of the program with a software
library catalog/ordering program.


Staff
   MSC - Morariu Software Consulting
   $73
   #7076/2420 [3 disks]
is a dBase III Plus compatible data file manager. Features include the ability
to create new database files, modify the structure of existing database files,
data entry and editing of the content of existing database files, fast find
function for indexed information, find any information by means of sequential
search, search and replace of character strings, build up of complex relational
database structures by means of the dBLOOKUP feature, complex filtering and
sorting function, export and import to and from various file formats, statistics
of the numeric information stored in the database file, database statistics for
the optimization of the file size, various database housekeeping functions, user
defined macros, built in report and label generator, and many more. It solves
the Memo fields problem by allowing the direct access of ASCII files from within
a character field. Requires 640K and a hard disk.


Surefire 2.0
   Piaf, Inc. ASP
   $33-$75
   #7617/3965 [3 disks]
is an integrated forms manager, database manager, and spreadsheet program and
more. Most forms management programs, as well as some general database programs,
let you type anywhere you want on the screen, insert data-entry boxes, and even
do simple calculations.

Surefire lifts this basic concept to new heights. For example, while you could
conceivably create a spreadsheet type form with either a database program or a
forms manager by arranging input fields into a grid structure, Surefire makes it
easy to do and in addition, includes over 70 spreadsheet type functions for use
in cell formulas.

Surefire also goes far beyond any other forms manager or database manager we
have seen in the ability to design screens. You can easily create applications
as diverse as organization charts, lease management, cash flow and budget
analysis, a contact database, and travel reports. That is, it would be easy to
create these things if they weren't already included in this package.

Surefire lets you link documents and databases together; merge data into
documents automatically; create mailing labels; define buttons to do specific
actions (eg: print a label) or calculations; design your own context-sensitive
help screens and run other applications. Other features include a pop-up
calculator, import/export capabilities, automatic page numbering, and powerful
search capabilities, a demo/tutorial and more. Requires DOS 3.0 and 512K.

The third disk of this set contains Surefire Contacts ($23). It is a business
contact management system featuring a contact database, mail-merge, a daily
agenda, and more.


VP-Info Level 1 3.3
   Sub Rosa Publishing, Inc. ASP
   $45-$95
   #7278/2620 [2 disks]
is a full-featured compiled data base language. While some other
database programs in the library will work on dBase data files, this
also offers a database programming environment that works along the same
lines as dBase. SR-Info is not 100% dBase compatible, however. In some
ways, such as speed of execution, it is actually superior. Its main
drawback is that it does not support memo fields.

VP-Info is also a fully relational database program. It reads and writes
data files compatible with VP-Info, dBase, Clipper and Foxbase. Its
report generator handles up to six related data files, up to three
levels of totalling, multi-line column headings, and more.

For those not familiar with database programming languages: they are
command driven rather than being menu driven like PC-File and File
Express. This makes them a more complex, but more flexible and powerful.

Despite the added complexity, we found VP-Info to be easy to learn after
working through the tutorial. The program offers extensive on-line help
and 450 pages of documentation on disk. A hard disk or other
high-capacity disk is recommended, but it will run on floppies.


Ultra:Base
   Brandyware
   $25-$50
   #7334/#2795 [3 disks]
is a general database program featuring a memo pad, phone list, and
amortization program. You can also sort, print reports, rename and delete
folders, copy, and format. There is also pop-up help, an on-line manual and
more. Requires color and a hard drive. Other features include an auto-dialer
with tagged calling, and optional screen blanking. Also included is the BOSS
($20), a combination DOS menu program and system watch.


Wampum 4.5
   Mundy, Ward ASP
   $25-$55
   #1017
is a fully relational, menu-driven database program compatible with dBIII.
It allows up to nine data entry screens in a database. Features include a
windowing interface, a context sensitive help system that can be customized
for your application, relational table lookup from up to nine pop-up
databases, the ability to print reports, labels and form letter by drawing
data from up to five different databases, a pop-up phone dialer and DOS
interface, a powerful database browse function, computational fields, and a
whole lot more.

Standard PCX graphics files can be added to databases. Other features include
automatic generation of unique numbers (such as inventory part numbers), and a
pop-up phone dialer. Network compatible. Requires 512K and a 720+K drive.


Wampum Remote 4.5R
   Mundy, Ward ASP
   $55
   #12101
is a multi-user, remote database manager compatible with dBASE. It
provides almost all DBMS features available in the stand-alone product
with the advantage of allowing remote dial in using an ANSI-compatible
communications product such as ProComm or pcBOARD. Sophisticated
database applications can be accessed remotely through a BBS door.
Multi-user WAMPUM applications can be run unchanged with WAMPUM Remote,
and NetWare is supported. Requires ANSI-compatible host BBS with door
support or ANSI display driver.


WhizList
   Arrow Connection
   $80
   #2475
is a very different, and somewhat specialized type of list management program.
It can be used for mailing lists, customer lists, etc. The goal of the program
is to allow entering and manipulating data as quickly and easily as possible.
Although it has a somewhat crude user interface by today's standards, it does do
the things it promises within certain limitation (eg: only 15 fields are
allowed).

You can easily import and export data, merging up to 15 files at once; search
for near duplicates; select every Nth record for sampling purposes; add,
delete, reposition, split, or combine fields; find\replace up to 10 items at a
time. Print labels and reports and more.


The Wizard 2.7
   SuperSoft
   $49
   #20091
is a multimedia database that allows you to attach sound and image files
to entries. Templates are included for collections of Books, Music,
Images, and Sounds. GIF, TIF, PCX, TGA, and other image files can be
displayed up to 1024x768 resolution. Sound Blaster and Covox sound files
are supported. Requires 640K, hard disk, and a sound card.


PhDbase
   Korenthal Associates, Inc. ASP
   $100
   #7470/3808
is powerful phonetic/fuzzy search technology for FoxPro 2.0 that performs fast,
accurate database searches based on incomplete, mistyped, or misspelled queries.
It installs into FoxPro system menu for use with existing databases.


Zephyr 4.0
   Mundy, Ward ASP
   $50
   #7470/3155 [3 disks]
is a FoxPro compatible database management program. It can be loaded as
a 20K pop-up TSR. Up to 25 databases can be accessed simultaneously. It
performs faster than dBase III and dBase IV. It uses a Mac-like
interface. Sophisticated database applications can be designed in
minutes including reports, labels, lists, and form letters. There is
also a pop-up calculator, calendar, appointment schedular, and puzzle.
Requires 640K and a hard disk.

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