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Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p33(2).
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Title: Lotus's Magellan: the fast, easy way to manage a disk full of
information. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Howard, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Magellan (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
File Management.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p33(2).
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Title: T1600 accepts second battery, boasts 16-shade backlit screen.
(Hardware Review) (Toshiba T1600 laptop computer) (evaluation)
Author: Ricciardi, Salvatore P.
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Descriptors..
Company: Toshiba America Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Toshiba T1600 (Portable computer).
Topic: Laptop Computers
Evaluation
Portable computers.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p36(1).
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Title: Carousel 3.0: task switcher enlarges partitions, handles hi-res
graphics. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: SoftLogic Solutions Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Software Carousel 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Multitasking
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p38(1).
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Title: Publishers' VGA: $695 video board combines image capture, VGA
adapter. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Willow Peripherals Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Willow Peripherals Publishers' VGA (Circuit board).
Topic: Image processing
Video Boards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p43(1).
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Title: Publisher's Powerpak: low-cost scalable fonts for Ventura,
PFS:First Publisher.
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Atech Software, Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Publisher's Powerpak (Computer graphics software) (evaluation).
Topic: Fonts
Evaluation
Desktop publishing
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p43(1).
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Title: Ventura Publisher utility emulates high-resolution, full-page
display. (The Soft Kicker and The Soft Kicker Plus)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Aristocad Inc. (manufactures).
Product: The Soft Kicker (Computer program) (evaluation)
The Soft Kicker Plus (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Emulation
High Resolution
Video Display
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p46(1).
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Title: $495 ShortCut adds 12.5-MHz 286 to nearly any XT-class machine.
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Tallgrass Technologies Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Tallgrass Technologies ShortCut (Circuit board ).
Topic: Accelerator Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p48(1).
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Title: Dac Easy Word checks punctuation.
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dac Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Dac-Easy Word 3.0 (Word processing software) (evaluation).
Topic: Word Processing
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p48(1).
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Title: DataType: Lotus 1-2-3 enhancer.
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: SWFTE International Ltd. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
DataType (Utility program) (evaluation).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Printouts
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p54(1).
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Title: EasyXy: power-packed menus for Xy Write.
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mount Vernon Economics and Software (manufactures).
Product: EasyXy 3.0 (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Word Processing
Add-In-On Software
Menus
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p54(1).
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Title: InterFont: high-capacity font cartridges made to order.
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intercon Associates (manufactures).
Product: InterFont Cartridges (Computer font) (evaluation).
Topic: Fonts
Custom Software
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p56(1).
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Title: Computer terms defined on-line (Dictionary of Computers 1.11)
Author: Quain, John R.
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Descriptors..
Company: Inductel Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Dictionary of Computers 1.11 (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Dictionaries
Evaluation
Software packages
Electronic dictionaries.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p56(1).
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Title: Shareware file manager makes the most of the command line. (DX
2.11)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Econo-Soft (manufactures).
Product: DX 2.11 (utility program) (evaluation).
Topic: MSDOS
File Management
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p56(1).
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Title: Coping with the Immigration Reform Act. (Immigration Tracking
2.00)
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: Specialized Software Solutions (manufactures).
Product: Immigration Tracking 2.00 (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Tracking Systems
Software packages
Emigration and immigration.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p94(16).
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Title: Databases for OS-2: the first wave. (Software Review) (overview
to evaluations of three OS-2 database management
systems)(includes related article on determining which OS-2
applications are compatible and which are OS-2 specific)
(evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures)
Symantec Corp. (manufactures)
Microrim Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Paradox OS-2 (Data base management system)
Q and A OS-2 (Data base management system)
R:Base for OS-2 2.1 (Data base management system).
Topic: OS-2
Data base management systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p139(32).
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Title: Forms software fills in the blanks. (Software Review) (overview
to evaluations of 17 forms generation packages)(includes related
articles on high-end forms processing and alternative approaches
to forms software) (evaluation)
Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Deerfield Systems Inc. (manufactures)
EZX Corp. (manufactures)
Graphics Development International Inc. (manufactures)
Power Up Software Corp. (manufactures)
FormGen Corp. (manufactures)
FormMaker Software Inc. (manufactures)
Orbit Enterprises Inc. (manufactures)
Bloc Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
FormWorx Corp. (manufactures)
North Winds (manufactures)
Electronic Arts Inc. (manufactures)
Indigo Software Ltd. (manufactures)
Delrina Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Polaris Software Inc. (manufactures)
The Computer Group (manufactures).
Product: FormZ 2.1 (Computer program)
DisplayForm II 4.0 (Computer program)
EZ-Forms Executive 2.1 (Computer program)
FormEasy 4.0 (Computer program)
FormsFile B.01 (Computer program)
Form Finisher B.00 (Computer program)
FormGen Plus (Computer program)
FormMaker II 3.2.2 (Computer program)
FormSet 2.0 (Computer program).
FormTool 2.0 (Computer program)
FormWorx with Fill and File 2.5 (Computer program)
Horizon 1.1a (Computer program)
Instant Pages (Computer program)
JetForm Design 1.01 (Computer program)
Per:Form (Computer program)
Polaris Forms 2.1 (Computer program)
PowerForm 2.2i (Computer program).
Topic: Business Forms
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p217(6).
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Title: Plug 'n play typography. (Software Review) (overview of eight
evaluations of computer fonts) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Anacom General Corp. (manufactures)
Computer Peripherals Inc. (manufactures)
Everex Inc. (manufactures)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
IQ Engineering (manufactures)
Laser Connection Inc. (manufactures)
Pacific Data Products Inc. (manufactures)
UDP Data Products Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Anacom AlfaJet Laser Print Font Cartridges (Computer font)
Computer Peripherals JetFont SuperSet (Computer font)
Everex HardFont Cartridges (Computer font)
HP ProCollection Cartridge (Computer font)
HP Microsoft Z Cartridge (Computer font)
HP S2 Font Cartridge (Computer font)
IQ Engineering Super Cartridge 1 (Computer font)
IQ Engineering Super Cartridge 2 (Computer font)
Laser Connection HP LaserJet Character Font Cartridges (Computer
Pacific Data Products 25 Cartridges in One! (Computer font)
UDP Font Cartridges (Computer font).
Topic: Fonts
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p237(14).
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Title: Soft fonts: less Pain, more gain. (Software Review) (overview of
19 evaluations of soft font generators) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Acorn Plus Inc. (manufactures)
Adobe Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Conographic Corp. (manufactures)
VN Labs (manufactures)
Effring Soft Fonts (manufactures)
Casady and Greene Inc. (manufactures)
The Font Factory (manufactures)
Intercontinental Software Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
Eagle Systems (manufactures)
M-A-P Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Weaver Graphics (manufactures)
LTI Softfonts International (manufactures)
Merlyn Software Group (manufactures)
Qume Corp. (manufactures)
SoftCraft Inc. (manufactures)
Image Processing Software Inc. (manufactures)
VS Software (manufactures).
Product: Adobe Type Library (Computer font)
Acorn Plus Soft Fonts (Computer font)
ConoFonts (Computer font)
Diplomat Software Series (Computer font)
Effring Soft fonts (Computer font)
Fluent Laser Fonts (Computer font)
The Font Factory Office Series Typefaces (Computer font)
The Font Factory Professional Series Typefaces (Computer font).
Fontmax (Computer font)
Hewlett-Packard Soft Fonts (Computer font)
Hot Type Laser Fonts (Computer font)
Laser FontPacks 3.3 (Computer font)
Lines Boxes, Etc. (Computer font)
LJ Fonts (Computer font)
LTI Softfonts (Computer font)
Merlyn Master Fonts (Computer font)
Qume Downloadable Soft Fonts (Computer font)
Softcraft Standard Series Soft Fonts (Computer font)
SoftCraft Storch Premium Series Soft Fonts (Computer font)
TurboFonts 512 Plus (Computer font)
VS Collection of FontPaks (Computer font).
Topic: Fonts
Laser printers
Software Packages
Evaluation
Add-In-On Software.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p253(11).
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Title: Font Generators: Starting from Scratch. (overview of eight
evaluations) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Digi-Fonts Inc (manufactures)
The Font Factory (manufactures)
Bitstream Inc. (manufactures)
SWFTE International Ltd. (manufactures)
Express Data Lane Inc (manufactures)
Digital Type Systems Ltd (manufactures)
Jump Ahead Software Inc (manufactures)
SoftCraft Inc. (manufactures)
Agfa Compugraphic Division (manufactures).
Product: Glyphix 2.0 (Computer font)
Digi-Duit! 2.0 (Computer font)
Digi-Fonts Basic Set 1.5 (Computer font)
FontMaker (Computer font)
Fontware (Computer font)
Megafonts (Computer font)
Outline 2.2 (Computer font)
PrintCon (Computer font)
SoftCraft Font Solution Pack (Computer font)
Type Director (Computer font).
Topic: Fonts
Utility Programs
Desktop Publishing
Bit Mapping
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p273(7).
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Title: Faster access, more control. (Software Review) (ten font utility
packages evaluated)(includes related article on manipulating
fonts in graphics programs) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Roxxolid Corp. (manufactures)
Conographic Corp. (manufactures)
Corel Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Worthington Data Solutions Inc. (manufactures)
ISC Industries Inc. (manufactures)
VS Software (manufactures)
Lodestar Communications Inc (manufactures)
Polaris Software Inc. (manufactures)
Human Touch Software (manufactures)
Elfring Soft Fonts (manufactures).
Product: Backloader (Utility program)
ConoFonts Manager (Utility program)
Corel NewFont (Utility program)
FontTools (Utility program)
Hot Lead Special Edition-PCL (Utility program)
Laser Word Processor Tool Kit (Utility program)
Lodestar Utilities (Utility program)
Polaris Font Control 2.0 (Utility program)
Soft Font Manager 1.4C (Utility program)
TSR Download 1.7 (Utility program).
Topic: Fonts
Utility Programs
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 13 1989 v8 n11 p287(4).
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Title: New life for old fonts. (font editors) (Software Review) (four
font editors evaluated and compared) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Z-Soft Corp. (manufactures)
SoftCraft Inc. (manufactures)
FontCenter (manufactures)
VS Software (manufactures).
Product: FontCenter ProFont System (Computer graphics software)
FontGen IV+ (Computer graphics software)
Publisher's Type Foundry 1.1 (Computer graphics software)
SoftCraft Font Editor (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Fonts
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p33(2).
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Title: 33-MHz 386: Zenith breaks the ice. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Zenith Electronics Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Zenith Z-386-33 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Performance
Evaluation
Specifications
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p33(2).
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Title: Lucid 3-D adds graphics, imports-exports 1-2-3 files. (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dac Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Lucid 3-D 2.0 (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Evaluation
Spreadsheets
Memory-resident software
Upgrading.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p36(1).
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Title: QuickC 2.0 shows off new interface, adds memory models, in-line
assembler. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: QuickC 2.0 (Compiler).
Topic: C Programming Language
Compilers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p38(1).
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Title: Volkswriter adds grammar checking. (Software Review) (includes
related article on grammar checking component) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lifetree Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Volkswriter 4 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word processing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p43(1).
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Title: Actor: object-oriented development tool lessens MS Windows
programming load. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Hummel, Robert L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Whitewater Group Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Actor (Program development software).
Topic: Program Development Tools
Software packages
Object-Oriented Languages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p46(1).
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Title: VP Toolbox: the easy way to manage Ventura Publisher files and
style sheets. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: SNA Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Ventura Publisher (Computer program) (computer programs)
VP Toolbox 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Add-In-On Software
Desktop publishing
File Management
Computer files.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p46(1).
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Title: SLEd adds graphics to text-based applications. (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: VS Software (manufactures).
Product: SLEd Image Processor (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Desktop publishing
Software packages
Graphics Software.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p48(1).
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Title: Collage Plus pops up over Windows, Ventura Publisher to capture
and manage .PCX files. (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Inner Media Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Collage Plus (Utility program).
Topic: Memory-resident software
Desktop publishing
Utility Programs
File Management.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p48(1).
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Title: PC-MIX: DOS multitasking made simple. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Proware Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PC-MIX (Utility program).
Topic: MSDOS
Multitasking
Software packages
Memory Management.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p54(1).
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Title: $80 QuickTalk: janitor for dialed-in data. (evaluation)
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: Silversoft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: QuickTalk (Computer program).
Topic: Memory-resident software
Communications software
Software packages
Modems.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p54(1).
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Title: (at)Stat: Lotus 1-2-3 math manipulations. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: 4-5-6 World (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (computer programs)
atStat (Computer program).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Statistical Software
Mathematical Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p56(1).
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Title: The Heavy-Duty Word Processor for 1-2-3: all the comforts of
1-2-3, including 1-2-3. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Bi-Intelligence Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (computer programs)
Heavy-Duty Word Processor for 1-2-3 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word processing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p95(108).
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Title: 80386: The power and the glory. (includes related articles on the
Intel 80486 chip and the options offered by 80386-based
microcomputers) (Hardware Review) (overview of 58 evaluations of
80386-based microcomputers) (evaluation)
Author: Machrone, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Acer Technologies Corp. (manufactures)
Advanced Logic Research Inc. (manufactures)
Altec Technology Corp. (manufactures)
Amax Engineering Corp. (manufactures)
Amdek Corp. (manufactures)
American Mitac Corp. (manufactures)
Arche Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
AST Research Inc. (manufactures)
American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (manufactures)
Bus Computer Systems (manufactures)
Canon U.S.A. Inc. (manufactures)
Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
CompuAdd Corp. (manufactures)
Computer Products United Inc. (manufactures).
Computer Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Continental Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Cordata (manufactures)
CORE International (manufactures)
DataWorld Inc. (manufactures)
Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Destiny Computers (manufactures)
Everest Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Everex Systems Inc. (manufactures)
FiveStar Computers (manufactures)
Fortron Corp. (manufactures)
Fountain Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
General Technology Corp. (manufactures)
Hertz Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
Hitech International Inc. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures)
Laser Digital Inc. (manufactures)
Leading Edge Hardware Products Inc. (manufactures)
Memorex Telex Corp. (manufactures)
Micro Express Inc. (manufactures)
Micro 1 Inc. (manufactures)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures)
NCR Corp. (manufactures)
NEC Information Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Northgate Computer Systems (manufactures)
Olivetti USA (manufactures)
Pan-United Corp. (manufactures)
PC Designs Inc. (manufactures)
PC Link Corp. (manufactures).
Sanyo Business Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Spear Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Tandon Corp. (manufactures)
Tandy Corp. (manufactures)
Tatung Company of America Inc. (manufactures)
TeleVideo Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Tussey Computer Products Ltd. (manufactures)
Uniq Tech Inc. (manufactures)
VIPC Computers Corp. (manufactures)
VNS America Corp. (manufactures)
Wang Laboratories Inc. (manufactures)
Wyse Technology (manufactures)
Zenith Data Systems Corp. (manufactures)
ZEOS International (manufactures).
Product: Acer Technologies 1100 16 (Microcomputer)
Acer Technologies 1100 20 (Microcomputer)
Acer Technologies 1100-25 (Microcomputer)
Advanced Logic Research ALR FlexCache 20386DT (Microcomputer)
Advanced Logic Research ALR Flexcache 25386 (Microcomputer)
Altec ZIP 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Altec ZIP 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Amax Engineering PC-386-16 (Microcomputer)
Amax Engineering PC-386-20 (Microcomputer)
Amax Engineering PC-386-25 (Microcomputer)
Amdek System-386e (Microcomputer)
Mitac Paragon 386C (Microcomputer)
Mitac Paragon 386E (Microcomputer).
Arche Rival 386 (Microcomputer)
AST Research Premium-386 (Microcomputer)
AT and T 6386 WorkGroup System (Microcomputer)
Bus Computer Systems 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Bus Computer Systems 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Bus Computer Systems 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Compaq Deskpro 386-20e (Microcomputer)
Compaq Deskpro 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Canon A-200SX (Microcomputer)
CompuAdd 386-16 (Microcomputer)
CompuAdd 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Compuadd 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Computer Products United CPU 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Computer Products United 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Computer Systems Leo 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Continental Technology Top Gun 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Continental Technology Top Gun 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Cordata CS 5000 (Microcomputer)
Cordata CS 5000-2 (Microcomputer)
Core International ATomizer 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Core International ATomizer 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Dataworld Data 386-16 (Microcomputer)
DataWorld Data 386-20 (Microcomputer).
DataWorld Data 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer 310 (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer 325 (Microcomputer)
Destiny Computers 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Destiny Computers 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Destiny Computers 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Everest Computer Block 320 (Microcomputer)
Everex Systems Step 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Everex Systems Step 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Everex Systems Step 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Fortron 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Fortron 386-20 Plus (Microcomputer)
Fortron 386-25 (Microcomputer).
FiveStar 320 (Microcomputer)
Fountain Technologies 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Fountain Technologies 386-25 (Microcomputer)
General Technology GenTech 386 (Microcomputer)
Hertz Computer 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Hertz Computer 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Hertz Computer 386-25 (Microcomputer)
HP Vectra QS-16 (Microcomputer)
HP Vectra RS-20 (Microcomputer)
HP Vectra RS-25C (Microcomputer)
HiTech International SAM 3001-386 (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70-E61 (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70-121 (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70 A21 (Microcomputer)
Advanced Logic Research MicroFlex 7000 (Microcomputer)
Laser Digital Pacer 386 20 (Microcomputer).
Laser Digital Pacer 386 25 (Microcomputer)
Leading Edge D3 (Microcomputer)
Memorex Telex 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Micro Express 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Micro Express 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Micro 1 Power 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Micro 1 Power 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Mitsubishi Electronics America MP 386 (Microcomputer)
NCR PC916 (Microcomputer)
NEC PowerMate 386-20 (Microcomputer )
Northgate Elegance 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Northgate Elegance 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Olivetti M380-XP1 (Microcomputer).
Pan-United MicroLab 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Pan-United MicroLab 386-25 (Microcomputer)
PC Designs 386-20 Plus (Microcomputer)
PC Link 386-16 (Microcomputer)
PC Link 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Sanyo MBC-18 Plus (Microcomputer)
Spear Technology 386A-16 (Microcomputer)
Spear Technology 386D-20 (Microcomputer)
Tandon 386 (Microcomputer)
Tandy 4000 (Microcomputer)
Tandy 4000LX (Microcomputer)
Tandy 5000MC (Microcomputer)
Tatung TCS-8000 (Microcomputer)
TeleVideo TelOAS III 386-16 (Microcomputer).
Tussey Computer Products Swan 386-20D (Microcomputer)
Tussey Computer Products Swan 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Uniq Tech UTI 386-20 (Microcomputer)
VIPC Computers 386-16 (Microcomputer)
VIPC Computers 386-20 (Microcomputer)
VIPC Computers 386-25 (Microcomputer)
VNS America SIVA AT386 (Microcomputer)
Wang 381 (Microcomputer)
Wang 382 (Microcomputer)
Wyse Technology PC386 (Microcomputer)
Zenith Z-386-25 (Microcomputer)
Zeos International 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Zeos International 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Zeos International 386-25 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 30 1989 v8 n10 p294(4).
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Title: Hard disk speed: the cache advantage. (Hardware Review)
(Distributed Processing Technology's DTP Caching Disk Controller
and Konan Corp.'s Ten Time cache controller) (evaluation)
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: Distributed Processing Technology (manufactures)
Konan Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Distributed Processing Technology DPT Caching Disk Controller
Konan TenTime (Control board).
Topic: Cache Memory
Controllers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p33(3).
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Title: Impress coaxes presentation-quality output from Lotus 1-2-3.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: PC Publishing Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Impress (Utility program).
Topic: Software packages
Add-In-On Software
Utility Programs
Performance Improvement.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p33(2).
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Title: HP DeskJet Plus: a faster, more powerful DeskJet, still $995.
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures).
Product: HP DeskJet Plus (Computer printer).
Topic: Evaluation
Ink-Jet Printers.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p36(1).
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Title: 16-bit extended VGA: Orchid for speed, STB for digital display
compatibility. (Hardware Review) (VGA EM-16 from STB Systems and
ProDesigner Plus VGA from Orchid Technology) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Orchid Technology Inc. (manufactures)
STB Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: STB Systems VGA EM-16 (Circuit board)
Orchid Technology ProDesign Plus VGA (Circuit board).
Topic: Graphics Boards-Cards
Evaluation
Video Display.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p38(1).
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Title: Panasonic redefines dot matrix low end, again. (Hardware Review)
(Panasonic KX-P1191 and KX-P1180) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Panasonic Industrial.
Product: Panasonic KX-P1191 (Computer printer)
Panasonic KX-P1180 (Computer printer).
Topic: Dot-Matrix Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p43(1).
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Title: MicroSTEP builds applications from flowchart specifications.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Hummel, Robert L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Syscorp International (manufactures).
Product: MicroStep (Program development software).
Topic: Program Development Tools
Software packages
Evaluation
C Programming Language.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p46(1).
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Title: LaserMaster doubles LaserJet resolution, provides scalable fonts
to 1,200 points. (Hardware Review) (add in board) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: LaserMaster Corp. (manufactures).
Product: LaserMaster LX6 Professional Controller (Circuit board).
Topic: Add-In-On Devices
Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p48(1).
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Title: CrossFile simplifies data file translations. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Saxon Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: CrossFile (Utility program).
Topic: Software packages
Data Conversion
Evaluation
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p48(1).
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Title: Intel's Send-Off! for Lotus 1-2-3 delivers no-frills background
fax.
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intel Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Send-Off! for Lotus 1-2-3 (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Spreadsheets
Add-In-On Software
Facsimile
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p54(1).
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Title: $99.95 staff scheduler with smarts covers your tasks. (Working
Hours)
Author: Hunt, Brooks.
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Descriptors..
Company: Power Up Software Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Working Hours (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Scheduling Applications
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p54(1).
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Title: $50 1-2-3 add-in lets you look up tables stored in external disk
files. (AT-Elookup)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Goldata Computer Services Inc. (manufactures).
Product: atElookup (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Add-In-On Software
Evaluation
Information Storage and Retrieval.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p54(1).
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Title: 4DOS adds power to the DOS prompt.
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Product: 4DOS (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
MSDOS
Add-In-On Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p56(1).
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Title: dQuery: SQL and QBE for dBASE, 1-2-3 files. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Quadbase Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Dquery 2.1 (Computer program)
dQuery-Lib (Computer program).
Topic: Structured Query Language
Query Languages
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p94(29).
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Title: Multiscanning monitors for VGA and beyond. (Video Graphics Array)
(includes related articles on the Video Electronics Standards
Association, factors affecting resolution, NEC's new MultiSync
monitors and image-sizing problems with multiscanning monitors)
(Hardware Review) (overview of 19 evaluations of multiscanning
monitors) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.; Betts, Kellyn S.
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Descriptors..
Company: AOC International (USA) Ltd. (manufactures)
CTX International Inc. (manufactures)
Electrohome Ltd. (manufactures)
Gold Star Electronics International Inc. (manufactures)
Leading Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Microvitec Inc. (manufactures)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures)
Nanao USA Corp. (manufactures)
NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. (manufactures)
Princeton Graphic Systems (manufactures).
Relisys (manufactures)
Samsung Electronics America (manufactures)
Sony Corporation of America (manufactures)
Tatung Company of America Inc. (manufactures)
Taxan USA Corp. (manufactures)
3Lynx Technologies Corp. (manufactures)
TW Casper Corp. (manufactures).
Product: AOC International CM-314 (Video display module)
CTX International CTX 3435 (Video display module)
Electrohome ECM 1310U (Video display module)
Electrohome ECM 1311U (Video display module)
Electrohome ECM 1312U (Video display module)
Goldstar 1440 Super (Video display module)
Leading Technology Imtec 1455N (Video display module)
Microvitec Microvitek 1014-SP Auto-Sync (Video display module)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Diamond Scan 14 (Video display)
Nanao FlexScan 8060S (Video display module)
NEC MultiSync Plus (Video display module).
Princeton Graphic Systems Ultrasync (Video display module)
Relisys RE5155 (Video display module)
Samsung Sync Master CN4551 (Video display module)
Sony Multiscan CPD-1302 (Video display module)
Tatung 1595G (Video display module)
Taxan Multivision 770 Plus (Video display module)
3Lynx Technologies IntelliSync SCC-1435 (Video display module)
TW Casper TM-5155H (Video display module).
Topic: Color
Monitors
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p155(22).
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Title: High-end project managers make the plans. (includes related
article on resource management) (Software Review) (overview of
seven evaluations of high-end project management software)
(evaluation)
Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Welcom Software Technology (manufactures)
Computerline Inc. (manufactures)
Primavera Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Computer Associates International Inc. (manufactures)
Project Software and Development Inc. (manufactures)
Computer Aided Management Inc. (manufactures)
Strategic Software Planning Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Open Plan (Computer program)
Plantrac (Computer program)
Primavera Project Planner (Computer program)
SuperProject Expert (Computer program)
Qwiknet Professional (Computer program)
Promis (Computer program)
ViewPoint (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Project Management Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p227(13).
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Title: Asynchronous communications servers. (includes related articles
on asynchronous communications server topology, performance tests
of servers and different ways of messaging over modems) (Software
Review) (overview of six evaluations of asynchronous
communications servers) (evaluation)
Author: Freed, Les.
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Descriptors..
Company: Concept Development Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Crystal Point Inc. (manufactures)
Gateway Communications Inc. (manufactures)
Network Products Inc. (manufactures)
Novell Inc. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures)
J and L Products (manufactures)
OmniTel Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Sparkle 1.07 (Computer program)
PC-Term (Computer program)
Gateway Communications G-Async II Gateway (Computer
Novell Netware Asynchronous Communications Server (Computer
ASC-2 (Computer program)
Local Area Network Asynchronous Connection Server Program
Network Communications Server (Computer program)
Chatterbox 4000 (Computer communications equipment)
Omnitel ACS System (Computer communications equipment).
Topic: Asynchronous
Software packages
Communications Software
Communications Boards-Cards
Turnkey Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p406(1).
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Title: Breaking through the silence: Sign Language Quiz gives you the
tools.
Author: Seefeldt, Paula.
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Descriptors..
Company: Data Assist (manufactures).
Product: Sign Language Quiz (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Handicapped
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p406(1).
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Title: TRACON: air traffic simulator isn't for the faint of heart.
(computer game)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Wesson International (manufactures).
Product: TRACON (Computer game) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p408(1).
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Title: For armchair travelers: See the USA takes you on a tour of
America.
Author: Hayes, Susan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compu-Teach Corp. (manufactures).
Product: See the U.S.A. (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Geography
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p408(1).
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Title: Audubon Society offers software that teaches the bear facts.
(Audubon Wildlife Adventures: Grizzly Bears)
Author: Trivette, Don.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Ideas Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Audubon Wildlife Adventures, Grizzly Bears (Computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Environmental Protection
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p410(1).
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Title: Math Education package for young scholars can be customized.
(Math Word Problems)
Author: Ricks, M. Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Weekly Reader Software-Optimum Resource Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Math Word Problems (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Educational Software
Mathematical Skills
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p410(1).
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Title: Rx for better writing: software diagnoses, treats prose problems.
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Weekly Reader Software-Optimum Resource Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Writing Skills Improvement Program (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Writing Skills
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 16 1989 v8 n9 p412(1).
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Title: Algebra and calculus review helps students build math prowess.
Author: Izarek, Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Educational Software
Mathematical Skills
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p33(2).
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Title: Adobe Illustrator for Windows: a $695 shadow of its Mac self.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Kerlow, Isaac Victor.
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Descriptors..
Company: Adobe Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Adobe Illustrator for Windows (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Software packages
Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p33(2).
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Title: DataEase 4.0 solves past problems, adds multiple tables.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dataease International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: DataEase 4.0 (Data base management system).
Topic: Data base management systems
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p35(1).
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Title: Mace Gold: as solid as a tank and as elegant, too. (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Paul Mace Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Mace Gold (Utility program).
Topic: Software packages
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p38(1).
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Title: Waterloo Port Lite: a less-expensive, less-taxing LAN for small
offices. (Software Review) (local area network) (evaluation)
Author: Rizzo, Joe.
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Descriptors..
Company: Waterloo Microsystems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Port Lite (Computer network software).
Topic: Software packages
Network Management Software.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p43(1).
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Title: Dolch 25-MHz lunch-box portable. (Hardware Review) (includes
related article on benchmark test results comparing the Dolch
P.A.C. 386-25, the Compaq Portable 386 and IBM PS-2 Model 70-A21)
(evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dolch Computer Systems (manufactures).
Product: Dolch P.A.C. 386-25 (Portable computer).
Topic: Portable computers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p46(1).
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Title: Oracle's SQL*Tutor: an interactive approach to mastering SQL
basics. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Oracle Corp. (manufactures).
Product: SQL*Tutor (Computer program).
Topic: Educational software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p48(1).
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Title: SlideWrite Plus 3.0 creates presentation graphics for techies,
too. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Flynn, Mary Kathleen.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Graphics Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: SlideWrite Plus 3.0 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Software packages
Presentation Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p54(1).
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Title: Swap shuffles RAM-hungry TSRs to hard disk, EMS. (Software
Review) (Terminate and Stay Resident utility programs, Expanded
Memory System) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Innovative Data Concepts (manufactures).
Product: SWAPGF (Utility program)
SWAPSK (Utility program).
Topic: Software packages
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p54(1).
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Title: Lotus worksheets seen from a bird's-eye view. (Software Review)
(Intex Solutions' Panorama for 1-2-3) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intex Solutions Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Panorama for 1-2-3 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Add-In-On Software
Evaluation
Spreadsheets.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p54(1).
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Title: Ready-made macros for Lotus 1-2-3. (Software Review) (101 Macros
Plus for Lotus 1-2-3) (evaluation)
Author: Hummel, Robert L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Individual Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: 101 Macros Plus for Lotus 1-2-3 (Utility program).
Topic: Software packages
Macros
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p56(1).
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Title: $90 PC-File:dB reads, writes dBase files. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: ButtonWare Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PC-File:DB (Data base management system).
Topic: Data base management systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p99(11).
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Title: Building bridges between machines; file-transfer software.
(includes related articles on connector cables, performance test
results and the editor's choice) (Software Review) (overview of
seven evaluations of file-transfer software packages)
(evaluation)
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: White Crane Systems (manufactures)
Rupp Brothers (manufactures)
GETC Software Inc. (manufactures)
Traveling Software Inc. (manufactures)
Nicat Marketing Corp. (manufactures)
Systems Management Associates (manufactures)
MICRO-Z Co. (manufactures).
Product: Brooklyn Bridge 2.0 (Utility program)
Direc-Link 3.0 (Utility program)
Fastwire II (Utility program)
File Shuttle 4.1 (Utility program)
Lap-Link Plus 2.16 (Utility program)
Paranet Turbo 4.0 (Utility program)
Rapid Relay Easy 1.2 (Utility program).
Topic: Software packages
File Transfer
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p119(10).
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Title: Choosing and installing a 3.5-inch drive. (includes related
articles on installing a 3.5-inch disk drive, 3.5-inch disk
formats and the editor's choice for best disk drive) (Hardware
Review) (overview of four evaluations of 3.5-inch disk drives)
(evaluation)
Author: Brown, Bruce; Milland, Pamela.
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Descriptors..
Company: Manzana Microsystems Inc. (manufactures)
PC Connection (manufactures)
Sysgen Inc. (manufactures)
Toshiba America Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Manzana Microsystems Third Internal Plus (Disk drive)
Manzana Microsystems Host Powered Plus (Disk drive)
PC Connection 3.5-inch Internal Drive (Disk drive)
Sysgen Bridge-File 3.5 Internal System (Disk drive)
Sysgen Bridge-File 3.5 External System (Disk drive)
Toshiba ND 356S-T (Disk drive).
Topic: 3.5" Disk
Disk Drives
Evaluation
Hardware Selection
How-To Information.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p141(9).
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Title: Word processing format conversion. (includes related articles on
the relative performance of the evaluated software) (Software
Review) (overview of five evaluations of word processing format
conversion software) (evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Computer Innovations (manufactures)
Systems Compatibility Corp. (manufactures)
Design Systems Inc. Design Software Div. (manufactures)
M-H Group (manufactures)
Emulation Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: R-Doc-X 5.1a (Computer program)
Software Bridge 3.11 (Computer program)
Word for Word 4.0 (Computer program)
Word-Link 2.0 (Computer program)
Xchange 1.31A (Computer program).
Topic: Word Processing
Format
Conversion
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p159(8).
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Title: Data transfer by nine-track tape. (includes related article on
editor's choice for the best subsystem) (overview of seven
evaluations of nine-track tape subsystems) (evaluation)
Author: Bromley, Dudley; Dreher, Robert; Milligan, Carnot G.
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Descriptors..
Company: AK Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Catamount Corp. (manufactures)
Chi Corp. (manufactures)
Emerald Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Flagstaff Engineering Inc. (manufactures)
Overland Data Inc. (manufactures)
Telebyte Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: AK Systems PCT-1000 Drive (Tape drive)
AK Systems PCI-100 Interface Board (Control board)
Catamount ATC-16 (Control board)
Chi PCTD-1 (Control board)
Emerald Systems 8000 MAG-T (Control board)
Flagstaff Engineering V8.4 (Control board)
Overland Data TX-8 (Control board )
Overland Data XL-2 (Control board)
Telebyte Technology TDX-50 PC Subsystem (Tape storage equipment).
Topic: Tape Drives
Controllers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p193(17).
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Title: Infection protection. (includes related articles on easy virus
protection, performance tests of evaluated packages and on the
editor's choice of the best package) (Software Review) (overview
of 11 evaluations of anti-viral software packages) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: InterPath Corp. (manufactures)
FoundationWare (manufactures)
RG Software Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Panda Systems (manufactures)
Software Concepts Design (manufactures)
Paul Mace Software Inc. (manufactures)
Software Directions Inc. (manufactures)
Worldwide Data Corp. (manufactures)
COMNETCO Inc. (manufactures)
IP Technologies (manufactures)
MicroCraft (manufactures).
Product: C-4 1.22 (Computer program)
Certus 2.1 (Computer program)
Disk Watcher 2.0 (Computer program)
Dr. Panda Utilities (Computer program)
Flu-Shot+ 1.5 (Computer program)
Mace Vaccine 1.1 (Computer program)
SoftSafe 1.6 (Computer program)
Vaccine 2.3 (Computer program)
Virus Guard 1.5 (Computer program)
Virusafe 1.6 (Computer program)
Vir-X 1.2 (Computer program).
Topic: Computer viruses
Security software
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p233(17).
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Title: Building workgroup solutions; diskless LANstations. (includes
related articles on benchmark test results of the evaluated units
and the editor's choice of the best products) (Hardware Review )
(overview of nine diskless LANstation evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Logic Research Inc. (manufactures)
Corman Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Earth Computer Technologies (manufactures)
NCR Corp. (manufactures)
Network Innovations Corp. (manufactures)
Racore Computer Products Inc. (manufactures)
3Com Corp. (manufactures)
Unisys Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Advanced Logic Research ARL VIP 20386DL (Microcomputer)
Corman Technologies ATlantis (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer Network Workstation (Microcomputer)
Earth Computer Technologies EarthStation-IIe (Microcomputer)
NCR 3390 (Microcomputer)
NCR 3392 (Microcomputer)
Network Innovations DWS-286 (Microcomputer)
Racore Computer Products LANstation S20 (Microcomputer)
Racore Computer Products LANstation SL60 (Microcomputer)
Racore Computer Products LANstation SL80 (Microcomputer)
3Com 3Station-2E (Microcomputer)
Unisys Personal Workstation2 300 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
Workstations.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p396(1).
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Title: Super Huey II brings thrill of flight, heat of battle to your
desk.
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: COSMI (manufactures).
Product: Super Huey II (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer games
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p398(1).
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Title: Word patterns-German conceals education in an absorbing game.
Author: Losee, Stephanie K.
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Descriptors..
Company: Gessler Educational Software (manufactures).
Product: Word Patterns-German (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational software
Software packages
German
Language
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p398(1).
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Title: Ticket to Spain brings exotic locals to your PC.
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Blue Lion Software Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Ticket to Spain (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational software
Spanish
Language
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p400(1).
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Title: Italian language software is effective despite flaws.
Author: Simone, Luisa.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lingo Fun Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Italiam Grammar Computerized-I (Computer program) (evaluation)
Close Encounters in Italian (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational software
Software packages
Evaluation
Foreign Languages.
Journal: PC Magazine April 25 1989 v8 n8 p402(1).
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Title: French scrabble and vocabulary software: fun leads to fluency.
Author: Springer, P.J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Gessler Educational Software (manufactures).
Product: Micro Scrabble (Computer program) (evaluation)
Bataille de Mots (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational software
Software packages
Evaluation
French
Language.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p33(2).
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Title: SideKick for Presentation Manager: a glimpse at applications to
come. (evaluation)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: SideKick for Presentation Manager (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p33(2).
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Title: SuperCalc5 mimics 1-2-3, links and displays multiple worksheets.
(evaluation)
Author: Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Computer Associates International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: SuperCalc 5 (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Spreadsheets
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p36(1).
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Title: Data Junction 2.1 adds intelligence to database, spreadsheet file
conversions. (evaluation)
Author: Stinton, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Tools and Techniques Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Data Junction 2.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Data Conversion
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p38(1).
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Title: $1,695 CompuAdd 286-20; yet another voice enters the 286 vs. 386
debate. (includes related article on benchmark test results of
CompuAdd 286-20) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Johnathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: CompuAdd Corp. (manufactures).
Product: CompuAdd 286-20 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p43(1).
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Title: Finally... the first bus-mastering hard disk controller for the
Micro Channel. (includes related article on benchmark test
results of the Core CNT-MCA disk subsystem) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Core International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Core International CNT-MCA (Control board)
Core International HC380 (Disk drive).
Topic: Hard Disk
Controllers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p46(1).
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Title: Omniview: aspiring multitasker falls short. (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sunny Hill Software (manufactures).
Product: Omniview 4.11 (Computer program).
Topic: Multitasking
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p46(1).
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Title: Pizazz Plus captures images to DTP formats, converts color to
gray scale. (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sunny Hill Software (manufactures).
Product: Pizazz Plus (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
Software packages
Screen Dump.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p48(1).
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Title: $79 PC Tools Deluxe adds format recovery disk defragmenter,
desktop accessories. (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Central Point Software (manufactures).
Product: PC Tools Deluxe 5.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p54(1).
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Title: $495 employee handbook maker.
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: KnowledgePoint Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Personnel Policy Expert (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Personnel management
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p54(1).
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Title: Smart ASCII imports for Ventura Publisher.
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Emulation Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Vtune (Utility program) (evaluation)
Ventura Publisher (Computer program) (aids and devices).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
ASCII.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p56(1).
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Title: Corel Draw! combines power, simplicity. (evaluation)
Author: Simone, Luisa.
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Descriptors..
Company: Corel Systems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Corel Draw (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p94(29).
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Title: PC to paper: FAX grows up. (Hardware Review) (Overview of 15
evaluations of facsimile boards; includes related article on fax
modems as communication modems) (evaluation)
Author: Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Pamirs Business International Corp. (manufactures)
American Data Technology Inc. (manufactures)
American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (manufactures)
Brook Trout Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Brother International Corp. (manufactures)
Complete PC Inc. (manufactures)
Dest Corp. (manufactures)
GammaLink Inc. (manufactures)
Intel Corp. (manufactures)
Microlink International Inc. (manufactures)
Omnium Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Quadram JT Fax (Facsimile computer board)
SmartFAXplus (Facsimile computer board)
AT and T Fax connection (Facsimile computer board)
FaxMail 96 (Facsimile computer board)
Brother IntelliFAX (Facsimile computer board)
Complete PC Complete Fax (Facsimile computer board)
Facsimile Pack (Facsimile computer board)
GammaLink GammaFax (Facsimile computer board)
Intel Connection CoProcessor (Facsimile computer board)
MicroLink Fax LC96 (Facsimile computer board).
Topic: Facsimile
Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p149(18).
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Title: An alliance of convenience: DOS under Unix. (Software Review)
(Evaluation of VP-ix and Merge 386 with related articles on
benchmark testing.) (evaluation)
Author: Christian, Kaare.
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Descriptors..
Company: Locus Computing Corp. (manufactures)
Interactive Systems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: VP-ix (Computer program)
Merge 386 (Computer program).
Topic: Operating Environments
MSDOS
UNIX
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p176(2).
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Title: DOS on a terminal. (With DOS under Unix) (evaluation)
Author: Christina, Kaare.
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Descriptors..
Company: Wyse Technology (manufactures)
Digital Equipment Corp. (manufactures)
SunRiver Corp. (manufactures).
Product: DEC VT330 (Computer terminal)
SunRiver VGA+ (Computer terminal)
Wyse Technology WY-60 (Video display module).
Topic: Terminals
MSDOS
UNIX
Compatible Hardware.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p187(9).
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Title: The truth about Presentation Manager. (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures).
Product: OS-2 Standard Edition 1.1 (Operating system).
Topic: Operating Systems
Evaluation
Graphical User Interface.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p205(14).
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Title: Add-in boards for the HP LaserJet: post-purchase PostScript.
(Hardware Review) (overview to evaluations of six PostScript
add-in boards and other PostScript improvement packages)
(includes related article on PC Labs benchmark tests)
(evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred.
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Descriptors..
Company: QMS Inc. (manufactures)
Destiny Technology Corp. (manufactures)
Eicon Technology Corp. (manufactures)
Conographic Corp. (manufactures)
Princeton Publishing Labs (manufactures).
Product: Conographic ConoDesk 6000 (Circuit board)
Destiny Technology Pagestyler (Circuit board)
Eicon Technology EiconScript Card (Circuit board)
Princeton Publishing labs PS-388 Accelerator (Circuit board)
Freedom of Press (Computer program)
GoScript (Computer program)
QMS JetScript (Circuit board)
QMS PC Publisher Kit Series II (Circuit board).
Topic: Laser printers
Evaluation
Add-In-On Devices
Accelerator Boards-Cards.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p218(2).
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Title: Getting PostScript the cheap way. (Software Review) (evaluations
of two software products that offer easy and inexpensive upgrade
paths to PostScript) (evaluation)
Author: Simone, Luisa.
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Descriptors..
Company: Custom Applications Inc. (manufactures)
LaserGo Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PostScript (Computer program) (computer programs)
Freedom of Press (Computer program)
GoScript (Computer program).
Topic: Laser Printers
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p226(2).
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Title: Toward a competition-grade LaserJet. (Hardware Review)
(evaluations of two LaserJet accelerator cards) (evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred.
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Descriptors..
Company: Tall Tree Systems (manufactures)
LaserMaster Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Tall Tree Systems JLaser Plus AT4 (Circuit board)
LaserMaster LC2 CAPCard Controller (Circuit board).
Topic: Laser Printers
Evaluation
Accelerator Boards-Cards.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p400(1).
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Title: Bubble Ghost: a haunting game of skill and finesse. (After Hours)
Author: Price, Ilona.
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Descriptors..
Company: Accolade Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Bubble Ghost (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer games
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p400(1).
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Title: PC meets game board as Star Saga: one mixes old and new. (After
Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: MasterPlay Publishing (manufactures).
Product: Star Saga: One (Computer game) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer games
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p402(1).
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Title: Andrew Tobias' Checkwrite Plus: a detailed approach to bill
paying. (After Hours)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: MECA Ventures Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Andrew Tobias Checkwrite Plus (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Checkbook Management
Personal Finance
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p402(1).
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Title: The 1990s economy: Wealth Insurance looks ahead. (After Hours)
Author: Rose, Philip F.H.
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Descriptors..
Company: Britannica Software (manufactures).
Product: Wealth Insurance (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p404(1).
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Title: Andrew Tobias shows you how to manage a modest or major fortune.
(Managing Your Money 5.0) (After Hours)
Author: Barr, Christopher.
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Descriptors..
Company: MECA Ventures Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Andrew Tobias' Managing Your Money 5.0 (Computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: Personal Finance
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine April 11 1989 v8 n7 p406(1).
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Title: Small investors hit the big time with Quotron Open Windows.
(After Hours)
Author: Rizzo, Tony.
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Descriptors..
Company: Quotron Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Quotron Open Windows (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Financial Software
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p33(2).
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Title: Wolfram's Mathematica: wonderful, revolutionary and bug-ridden.
(evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Wolfram Research Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Mathematica 1.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Mathematical Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p33(2).
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Title: Paradox 3.0 gives users a few new good reasons to switch.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Paradox 3.0 (Data base management system).
Topic: Data base management systems
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p34(1).
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Title: ViewLink: the first of a new breed. (Software Review) (includes
related article on Lotus's Magellan file search software)
(evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Traveling Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: ViewLink (Computer program).
Topic: Menus
File Management
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p38(1).
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Title: OmniPage: OCR made easy, affordable. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Caere Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Caere OmniPage (Scanning device).
Topic: Optical Character Readers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p43(1).
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Title: Intel Visual Edge, DP-Tek LaserPort boost HP LaserJet gray-scale
abilities. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intel Corp. (manufactures)
DP-Tek Inc. (manufactures).
Product: HP LaserJet (Computer printer) (aids and devices)
Intel Visual Edge (Circuit board)
DP-Tek LaserPort (Circuit board).
Topic: Laser printers
Performance Improvement
Boards-Cards.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p46(1).
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Title: HP LaserJet Supercartridge, Font Generator. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures).
Product: HP Type Director (Computer program)
HP ProCollection (Computer program).
Topic: Fonts
Laser printers
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p48(1).
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Title: $13,000 Tektronix Phaser delivers 300-dpi color PostScript-HPGL.
(Hardware Review) (color thermal wax transfer printer)
(evaluation)
Author: Kunkel, Gerard.
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Descriptors..
Product: Tektronix Phaser CP (Computer printer)
Tektronix Phaser Card (Circuit board).
Topic: Color
Thermal Printers
Evaluation
Boards-Cards.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p54(1).
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Title: Asmflow deciphers assembly code.
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Quantum Software Systems Ltd. (manufactures).
Product: Asmflow (Program development software) (evaluation).
Topic: Program Development Tools
Assembly Language
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p54(1).
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Title: Two more packages push the envelope. (addressing software)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Product: Addresselope (Utility program) (evaluation)
Star*Lite (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Addressing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p54(1).
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Title: Utility runs any program from dBASE. (Switch-It)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Black and White International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: dBASE III (Data base management system) (aids and devices)
Switch-It (Utility program) (evaluation).
Topic: Utility Programs
Multitasking
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p56(1).
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Title: CD-ROM Sourcedisc.
Author: Perratore, Edward L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Diversified Data Resources Inc. (manufactures).
Product: CD-ROM Sourcedisc (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: CD-ROM
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p56(1).
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Title: DMI portable disk: top speed, at a price.
Author: Stone, David M.
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Descriptors..
Company: Harris Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Harris DMI microPORTABLE (Disk drive) (evaluation).
Topic: Removable Disk
Disk Drives
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p94(22).
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Title: Building workgroup solutions: low-cost LANs. (Hardware Review)
(overview to evaluations of 11 LAN systems)(includes related
article with a primer of LAN installation pitfalls) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: DNA Networks Inc. (manufactures)
Novell Inc. (manufactures)
Invisible Software Inc (manufactures)
CBIS Inc. (manufactures)
Artisoft Inc. (manufactures)
Corvus Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Localnet Communications Inc. (manufactures)
Western Digital Corp. (manufactures)
Sun Microsystems Inc. TOPS (manufactures)
Datapoint Corp. (manufactures)
Performance Technology (manufactures).
Product: DNA Networks 3.35 (Local area network)
Novell ELS NetWare II (Local area network)
LANsmart (Local area network)
LANtastic 2.49 (Local area network)
Invisible Software Net-30 1.41 (Local area network)
Network-OS (Local area network)
POWERlan (Local area network)
DataLAN 4 (Local area network)
PC-NOS 2.0 (Computer network software)
TOPS DOS 2.1 (Computer network software)
Vianet 3.06 (Local area network).
Topic: Low Cost
Local Area Networks
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p159(15).
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Title: Tandy takes the plunge into Micro Channel. (Tandy 5000 MC
microcomputer). (Hardware Review) (includes related article on
the question of whether Micro Channel clones can underprice IBM
on the open market) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Tandy Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Tandy 5000 MC (Microcomputer).
Topic: Micro Channel Architecture
Evaluation
Compatible Hardware
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p187(42).
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Title: From fax to finish: scanners build a better image. (Hardware
Review) (overview to evaluations of 21 desktop scanning
systems)(includes related articles on matching scanners to the
printers used for final output and a primer on grey scales)
(evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Xerox Corp. (manufactures)
Advanced Vision Research Systems Inc. (manufactures)
AT and T Audiographic Communication Systems (manufactures)
Canon U.S.A. Inc. (manufactures)
Chinon America Inc. (manufactures)
CompuScan Inc. (manufactures)
Dest Corp. (manufactures)
Calera Recognition Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
Microtek Lab Inc. (manufactures)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures)
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Panasonic Industrial
Pentax Teknologies Corp. (manufactures)
Ricoh Corp. (manufactures)
Saba Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Shape Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Kurzweil K-5000 (Scanning device)
Advanced Vision Research Systems AVR-302 (Scanning device)
AT and T OverView (Scanning device)
Canon IX-12F (Scanning device)
Chinon DS-3000 (Scanning device)
CompuScan PCS (Scanning device)
Dest PC Scan 1020 (Scanning device)
Dest PC Scan 2020 (Scanning device)
Calera Recognition Systems TrueScan (Circuit board)
HP ScanJet (Scanning device)
Microtek MSF-300G (Scanning device)
Microtek MSF-400G (Scanning device)
Microtek MSF-300Q (Scanning device)
Mitsubishi Handheld Image Scanner (Scanning device)
Panasonic FX-RS505 (Scanning device)
Panasonic FX-RS506 (Scanning device)
Pentax Teknologies SB-A4301 Image Scanner (Scanning device)
Ricoh RS320 (Scanning device)
Saba Technologies PageReader (Scanning device)
ShapeScan SS-300+ (Scanning device)
Xerox Imaging Systems Datacopy 730GS (Scanning device)
Xerox Kurzweil Discover 7320 Model 5 (Scanning device)
Xerox Kurzweil K-5000 (Scanning device).
Topic: Scanning
Optical Character Readers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p408(1).
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Title: World->File Ski: downhill database plans cool vacations.
Author: Burke, Fredric.
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Descriptors..
Company: World Associates In Travel Inc (manufactures).
Product: World-File Ski (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Sports
Data Bases
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p408(1).
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Title: Combat hate, fear, and lies in the treacherous world of Ultima V.
Author: Petrucha, Stefan; Bender, Hy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Origin Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (Computer game) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p410(1).
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Title: Digital Scripture: chapter and verse on your hard disk.
Author: Trivette, Don.
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Descriptors..
Company: WORDworks Software Architects (manufactures)
InfoQuest Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: WORDsearch (Computer program) (evaluation)
Bible Quest (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Religion
Searching
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p412(1).
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Title: Micro Music Manager catalogs classical record collections.
Author: Becker, Glen.
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Descriptors..
Company: M3 Software Co. (manufactures).
Product: Micro Music Manager, Opus 2 (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Data base management systems
Music
Indexed Files
Cataloging
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p412(1).
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Title: The Entertainer: familiar tunes for your BASIC routines.
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: PDI (manufactures).
Product: The Entertainer (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Music
BASIC
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine March 28 1989 v8 n6 p414(1).
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Title: MusicPrinter Plus offers WYSIWYG music notation, MIDI playback.
Author: Bassett, Rick.
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Descriptors..
Company: Temporal Acuity Products Inc. (manufactures).
Product: MusicPrinter Plus (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Music
Software packages
Evaluation
Printouts
MIDI.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p33(2).
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Title: IBM LAN Manager implementation: IBM frills, for IBM equipment
only. (Software Review) (First Looks) (IBM's OS-2 LAN Server)
(evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures).
Product: LAN Manager (Computer network software) (product enhancement)
OS-2 LAN Server (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
OS-2
Operating Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p33(2).
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Title: Xerox Presents: all dressed up and few places to output.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (Xerox Corp.'s presentation
graphics package) (evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Xerox Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Xerox Presents (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Software packages
Presentation Software
Desktop publishing
Computer graphics.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p36(1).
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Title: Laser Control lets old software drive the Hewlett-Packard
LaserJet, DeskJet. (Software Review) (First Looks) (Insight
Development Corp.) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Insight Development Corp. (manufactures).
Product: HP LaserJet II (Computer printer) (computer programs)
HP DeskJet (Computer printer) (computer programs)
Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
Symphony (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
Laser Control (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Software packages
Laser printers
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p36(1).
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Title: XyMouse: mouse menus for XyWrite. (Software Review) (First Looks)
(Galactic Software Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Galactic Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: XyWrite (Word processing software) (aids and devices)
XyMouse (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Software packages
Menus
Mice
Utilities
Physically handicapped
Device Drivers.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p38(1).
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Title: Microsoft CD duo offers economic statistics, small-business
counsel. (Software Review) (First Looks) (Microsoft Corp.'s
Microsoft Stat Pack and Microsoft Small Business Consultant)
(evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Stat Pack (Computer program)
Microsoft Small Business Consultant (Data base).
Topic: CD-ROM
Information Services
Evaluation
Statistics
Small business
Entrepreneur.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p38(1).
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Title: FeedThru modem gives what it takes. (Hardware Review) (First
Looks) (Xecom Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Xecom Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Xecom FeedThru (Modem).
Topic: Modems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p43(1).
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Title: Compile 1-to-C generates fast-running, standalone worksheets in
Microsoft C. (Software Review) (First Looks) (Resource Analysis
International Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Resource Analysis International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Compile 1-to-C (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
C Programming Language
Spreadsheets
Compilers
Utilities.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p46(1).
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Title: $90 Laser-Ready: the mindless route to good-looking LaserJet
documents. (Software Review) (First Looks) (Mind Path
Technologies) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mind Path Technologies (manufactures).
Product: Laser-ready (Utility program).
Topic: Laser printers
Software packages
Fonts
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p46(1).
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Title: GEM Artline generates professional-quality output. (Software
Review) (First Looks) (Digital Research Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Digital Research Inc. (manufactures).
Product: GEM Artline (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Desktop publishing
Laser printers
Graphics Software.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p48(1).
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Title: PC-Globe Plus: maps and facts. (First Looks) (Comwell Systems
Inc.)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Comwell Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PC Globeplus (Computer graphics software) (product specifications).
Topic: Software packages
Maps
Geography
Demography
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p48(1).
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Title: Mickey: $20 utility adds mouse speed control. (First Looks)
(Metroplex Digital Corp.)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Metroplex Digital Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Mickey (utility program) (product specifications).
Topic: Software packages
Mice
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p54(1).
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Title: Download, BackLoader: two TSRs for downloading soft fonts.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (Roxxolid Corp.'s BackLoader and
Elfring Soft Fonts' Download) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Roxxolid Corp. (manufactures)
Elfring Soft Fonts (manufactures).
Product: HP LaserJet (Computer printer) (aids and devices)
Backloader (Utility program)
Download (Utility program).
Topic: Fonts
Evaluation
Software packages
Utility Programs
Downloading.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p54(1).
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Title: XyWrite adds point-and-shoot menus. (First Looks) (XyQuest Inc.'s
XYWrite III Plus Version 3.54)
Author: Stark, Craig L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Xyquest Inc. (manufactures).
Product: XyWrite III Plus (Word processing software) (product)
specifications.
Topic: Software packages
Word processing software
Word Processing
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p56(1).
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Title: PreVIEW: CADD-minded groupware streamlines drawing review,
annotation. (Software Review) (First Looks) (Rosetta Technologies
Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Rosetta Technologies Inc. (evaluation).
Product: PreView (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Engineering
Architecture
Software packages
Computer-aided design.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p97(1).
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Title: Finding the right statistic with Statistical Navigator. (Software
Review) (The Idea Works Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Blank, Grant.
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Descriptors..
Company: The Idea Works Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Statistical Navigator (Computer program).
Topic: Statistics
Evaluation
Software packages
Statistical Software
Numerical analysis
Expert Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p103(8).
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Title: Testing for significance. (overview for 75 statistical software
packages for the microcomputer)
Author: Raskin, Robin.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Software.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p121(22).
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Title: Advanced. (includes related articles on statistical software
package analysis and the editor's choice of advanced statistical
analysis software) (Software Review) (overview of 15 evaluations
of advanced statistical analysis software packages) (evaluation)
Author: ...no byline
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Descriptors..
Company: Bass Institute Inc. (manufactures)
BMDP Statistical Software Inc. (manufactures)
StatSoft Inc. (manufactures)
NCSS Inc. (manufactures)
Software Inc. (manufactures)
P-Stat Inc. (manufactures)
BBN Software Products Corp. (manufactures)
SAS Institute Inc. (manufactures)
Significant Statistics (manufactures)
SPSS Inc. (manufactures)
Computing Resource Center Inc. (manufactures)
STSC Inc. (manufactures)
Walonick Associates (manufactures)
Systat Inc. (manufactures)
Spring Systems (manufactures).
Product: The BASS System 88.10 (Computer program)
BMDP-PC 1988 (Computer program)
CSS 2.1 (Computer program)
NCSS 5.01 (Computer program)
Prodas (Computer program)
P-Stat 2.10 (Computer program)
RS-1 12.1 (Computer program)
SAS 6.03 (Computer program)
Sigstat (Computer program)
SPSS-PC+ 3.0 (Computer program)
Stata 2.0 (Computer program)
Statgraphics 3.0 (Computer program)
Statpac Gold 3.0 (Computer program)
Systat 4.0 (Computer program)
Turbo Spring-Stat 2.9 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p169(16).
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Title: Basic. (includes related articles on statistical analysis
software package analysis methods and the editor's choice of
statistical software) (Software Review) (overview of 14 basic
statistical analysis software package evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: ...no byline
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Descriptors..
Company: Anderson-Bell Corp. (manufactures)
Crunch Software Corp. (manufactures)
Samna Corp. (manufactures)
Strategy Plus Inc. (manufactures)
Ecosoft Inc. (manufactures)
Minitab Inc. (manufactures)
Northwest Analytical Inc (manufactures)
Human Systems Dynamics (manufactures)
Scientific Computing Associates (manufactures)
Softext Publishing Corp. (manufactures)
NH Analytical Software (manufactures)
Sugar Mill Software Corp. (manufactures)
The Futures Group (manufactures)
Penton Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: ABstat 5.10 (Computer program)
Crunch Statistical Package 3.1 (Computer program)
Decision Graphics 3.1 (Computer program)
Exec*U*Stat 1.4 (Computer program)
Microstat II 1.5 (Computer program)
Minitab Statistical Software 6.1 (Computer program)
NWA Statpak 4.1 (Computer program)
PC ANOVA 1.0 (Computer program)
PC Statistician 1.1 (Computer program)
PC-GSA+ III.3.2 (Computer program)
PC-UTS (Computer program)
SP-Stat 1.02 (Computer program)
Statistix 2.0 (Computer program)
Stat 1 3.05 (Computer program)
StatPlan III 1.40 (Computer program)
Statpro 2.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Evaluation
Statistical Software
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p203(9).
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Title: Economic modeling. (includes related articles on economic
modeling analysis methods and the editor's choice of economic
modeling analysis software) (Software Review) (overview of six
economic modeling statistical analysis software packages.)
(evaluation)
Author: ...no byline
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Descriptors..
Company: Mikros Inc. (manufactures)
Scientific Software Inc. (manufactures)
Quantitative Micro Software (manufactures)
Odin Research (manufactures)
Alphametrics Corp. (manufactures)
Sorites Group Inc. (manufactures).
Product: ESP 2.31 (Computer program)
Lisrel 7.0 (Computer program)
Prelis 1.0 (Computer program)
Micro 6.0 (Computer program)
OTIS 1.2 (Computer program)
PowerStation 1.0 (Computer program)
Soritec 6.3 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Statistics
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p225(11).
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Title: Forecasting. (includes related articles on forecasting
statistical analysis software analysis methods and the editor's
choice of forecasting statistical analysis software) (Software
Review) (overview of eight forecasting statistical analysis
software package evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: ...no byline
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Descriptors..
Company: Automatic Forecasting Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Levenbach Associates Inc. (manufactures)
Scientific Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Walonick Associates Inc. (manufactures)
Business Forecast Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Fleming Software (manufactures)
Smart Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: AutoBox Plus 2.0 (Computer program)
Autocast II (Computer program)
Forecast Master 2.0 (Computer program)
Forecast Plus 2.1 (Computer program)
Forecast! for 1-2-3, 2.1 (Computer program)
Multifit 2.0 (Computer program)
Add a Stat 2.0 (Computer program)
Stat-Packets (Computer program)
Forecast Pro 1.10 (Computer program)
MTS 2.0 (Computer program)
Pro*Cast 2.2 (Computer program)
SmartForecasts II 2.15 (Computer program).
Topic: Statistics
Software packages
Evaluation
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Software
Forecasting.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p230(2).
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Title: Attractive alternatives: Lotus 1-2-3 add-ons. (Software Review) (
forecasting statistical analysis software packages) (evaluation)
Author: Smith, Frank M.; Meyers, Thomas A.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intex Solutions Inc. (manufactures)
Abacus Scientific Software (manufactures)
Walonick Associates Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
Forecast! for 1-2-3, 2.1 (Computer program)
Multifit 2.0 (Computer program)
Add a Stat 2.0 (Computer program)
Stat-Packets (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Software
Add-In-On Software.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p247(7).
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Title: Special interest. (overview of five special-interest statistical
analysis software packages) (includes related articles on data
collection techniques and reviewing quality-control engineering
software) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Raskin, Robin.
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Descriptors..
Company: Strawberry Software Inc. (manufactures)
Northwest Analytical Inc (manufactures)
Paul Hertzler and Company Inc. (manufactures)
Questionnaire Service Co. (manufactures)
SumQuest Software (manufactures).
Product: A-Cross 2.00 (Computer program)
NWA Quality Analyst 3.12 (Computer program)
QA-S 3.20 (Computer program)
SL-Micro 2.16 (Computer program)
SumQuest 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Software.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p259(14).
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Title: Not just a pretty picture: scientific graphing software.
(overview of five evaluations) (Software Review) (includes
related article on the editor's choices) (evaluation)
Author: Kaplan, Ehud.
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Descriptors..
Company: Golden Software Inc. (manufactures)
New England Software Inc. (manufactures)
BV Engineering Professional Software (manufactures)
Jandel Scientific (manufactures)
Binary Engineering Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Grapher (Computer graphics software)
Graph-in-the-Box Analytic (Computer graphics software)
PCPlot 3.25 (Computer graphics software)
PDP 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
Sigma-Plot 3.1 (Computer graphics software)
Tech*Graph*Pad (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Scientific Research
Graphics Software
Graphs
Plotters.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p260(1).
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Title: Write your own scientific graphing program. (Software Review)
(GraphiC 4.1) (evaluation)
Author: Kaplan, Ehud.
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Descriptors..
Company: Scientific Endeavors Corp. (manufactures).
Product: GraphiC 4.1 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Scientific Research
Graphics Software
Graphs.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p270(3).
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Title: Presentation graphics packages: getting a scientist's points
across. (evaluations and comparison of four packages) (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Kaplan, Ehud.
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Descriptors..
Company: Micrografx Inc. (manufactures)
Software Clearinghouse Inc. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Three D Graphics (manufactures).
Product: Graph Plus (Computer graphics software)
GraphStation 3.3 (Computer graphics software)
Microsoft Chart 3.0 (Computer graphics software)
Perspective Junior (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Comparison
Scientific Research
Presentation Software
Graphics Software
Graphs.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p283(4).
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Title: Three-dimensional plotting. (Software Review) (overview of four
three-dimensional graphing program evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Kaplan, Ehud.
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Descriptors..
Company: Bridge Software (manufactures)
3-D Visions (manufactures)
Design Professionals Management Systems (manufactures)
Golden Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Datasurf (Computer graphics software)
Graftool 1.1 (Computer graphics software)
SDS 2.12 (Computer graphics software)
Surfer (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Software packages
Statistical Analysis
Three-Dimensional Images.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p289(21).
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Title: When numbers count: better tools for higher math. (Software
Review) (overview of 15 mathematical applications software
evaluations) (includes related article on the editor's choice)
(evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Asyst Software Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Borland International Inc. (manufactures)
MathTec Inc. (manufactures)
Analysis Technology Co. (manufactures)
MathSoft Inc. (manufactures)
Pacific Crest Software Inc. (manufactures)
Dalin Inc. (manufactures)
Structured Scientific Software (manufactures)
BV Engineering Professional Software (manufactures)
Curve Systems International (manufactures)
Caren Co. (manufactures).
Product: Asystant 1.1 (Computer program)
Eureka (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Mathematical Software
Program Development Tools
Software packages
Applications Programming.
Journal: PC Magazine March 14 1989 v8 n5 p444(5).
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Title: Countdown to April 15: five more personal income-tax programs.
(After Hours) (evaluation)
Author: Meadows, Laura Lou.
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Descriptors..
Company: AM Software (manufactures)
Timeworks Inc. (manufactures)
Double Eagle Software Inc. (manufactures)
Park Technologies Incorporated (manufactures)
Softview Inc. (manufactures).
Product: AM-Tax (Computer program) (product specifications)
Swiftax (Computer program) (product specifications)
Tax Advantage (Computer program) (product specifications)
TaxEase (Computer program) (product specifications).
Topic: Financial Software
Tax Preparation
Specifications
Comparison.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p33(3).
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Title: Word 5.0 gains on WordPerfect with a host of DTP-like features.
(word processing software from Microsoft Corp.) (desktop
publishing) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Word 5.0 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Software Packages
Enhancements
Evaluation
Desktop publishing.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p33(2).
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Title: Freelance Plus 3.0 adds data links, device-specific preview.
(Software Review) (graphics software from Lotus Development
Corp.) (evaluation)
Author: Flynn, Mary Kathleen.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Freelance Plus 3.0 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Graphics Software
Business Graphics.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p36(1).
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Title: Bust buy ever? $1,995 20-MHz 386 with monitor, hard disk, 1MB
RAM. (Hardware Review) (Micro 1 Power 386-20 microcomputer)
(evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Micro 1 (manufactures).
Product: Micro 1 Power 386-20 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Processor Speed
Low Cost
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p38(1).
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Title: Headroom one-ups Software Carousel with memory-management
innovations. (from Helix Software) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Helix Software Company Inc. (manufactures).
Product: HeadRoom (Computer program).
Topic: Memory Management
Evaluation
Software packages
Comparison.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p38(1).
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Title: NEC CD-ROM drive works with PCs, PS-2s, Macs. (Hardware Review)
(NEC Intersect CDR-77) (evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. (manufactures).
Product: NEC Intersect CDR-77 (Disk drive).
Topic: CD-ROM
Disk Drives
Evaluation
Compatible Hardware.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p43(1).
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Title: SOTA 286i accelerator for XTs runs at 12.5 MHz, works in 8086
machines. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sota Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PC (Microcomputer) (aids and devices)
IBM PC XT (Microcomputer) (aids and devices)
SOTA Technology 286i (Circuit board).
Topic: Accelerator Boards-Cards
Evaluation
Processor Speed
Performance Improvement.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p46(1).
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Title: Fastback Plus 2.01: no more backup excuses. (Software Review)
(backup program from Fifth Generation Systems Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Fifth Generation Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Fastback Plus 2.01 (Utility program).
Topic: Back-Up Systems
Evaluation
Disk-Tape File Utilities.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p46(1).
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Title: MicroStation PC adds menus, EMS support. (computer-aided drafting
and design software from Intergraph Corp.) (expanded memory
specification) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intergraph Corp. (manufactures).
Product: MicroStation PC 3.0.0 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Drafting
Computer-aided design
Graphics Software
Enhancements.
Journal: PC Magazine February 28 1989 v8 n4 p48(1).
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Title: Scientific graphs, Graph-in-the-Box style. (Graph-in-the-Box
Analytic pop-up graphic package from New England Software Inc.)
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: New England Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Graph-in-the-Box Analytic (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Graphics Software
Graphs.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p54(1).
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Title: FANSI Console speeds screen writes. (screen writing and keyboard
enhancement utility from Hersey Micro Consulting) (Software
Review)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hersey Micro Consulting Inc. (manufactures).
Product: FANSI Console 3.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Utility Programs
Screen Editors
Data Entry
I-O Management.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p54(1).
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Title: Keeping Ventura Publisher tags in your computer's memory, not
yours. (Software Review) (PubStar macro program from Metroplex
Digital Corp.)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Metroplex Digital Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Ventura Publisher (Computer program) (computer programs)
PubStar (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Desktop publishing
Utility Programs
Macros
Format
Word processing.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p54(1).
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Title: BatchMaker: Catch-22. (DOS batch-file creation software from
Northland Multisoft) (Software Review)
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: Northland Multisoft (manufactures).
Product: BatchMaker (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Software packages
File Management
MSDOS.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p56(1).
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Title: Bridge-286, -386: full-featured Windows batch language supports
user-defined dialog boxes, menus. (from SoftBridge Microsystems
Corp.) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Softbridge Microsystems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Windows-386 (Computer program) (computer programs)
Microsoft Windows-286 (Computer program) (computer programs)
Bridge-286 (Computer program)
Bridge-386 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Batch Processing
Software packages
Windowing
Graphical User Interface
Operating Environments
Customization
Menus.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p94(26).
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Title: When one PC equals four 386 multitasking environments. (Software
Review) (overview of evaluations of five DOS-based multitasking
operating environments for the 80386 microprocessor) (evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen R.; Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Digital Research Inc. (manufactures)
Quarterdeck Office Systems (manufactures)
Software Link Inc. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Intelligent Graphics Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Intel 80386 (Microprocessor) (computer programs)
VM-386 1.2 (Computer program)
PC-MOS-386 2.20 (Operating system)
DESQview 386 (Utility program)
Concurrent DOS 386 2.0 (Operating system)
Microsoft Windows-386 2.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Multitasking
Operating Environments
Operating Systems
MSDOS
Compatible Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p145(16).
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Title: The midrange has moved: 386s become affordable. (Hardware Review)
(overview of evaluations of six fully configured 16-MHz
80386-based microcomputers under $3,500) (includes related
article on ESDI hard disks and controllers) (evaluation)
Author: Brown, Bruce; Losee, Stephanie K.
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Descriptors..
Company: Altec Technology Corp. (manufactures)
CompuAdd Corp. (manufactures)
DataWorld Inc. (manufactures)
Hitech International Inc. (manufactures)
Tussey Computer Products Inc. (manufactures)
ZEOS International (manufactures).
Product: Altec ZIP 386-16 (Microcomputer)
CompuAdd 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Dataworld Data 386-16 (Microcomputer)
HiTech International SAM 3001-386 (Microcomputer)
Tussey Computer Products Swan 386-16 (Microcomputer)
Zeos 386-16-FS (Microcomputer).
Topic: Evaluation
Microcomputers
Processor Speed
Low Cost
Mail Order.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p177(10).
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Title: 3Com's 3+Open LAN Manager: building workgroup solutions.
(Software Review) (includes related article on 3Com's 3+Open LAN
Manager utility programs) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: 3Com Corp. (manufactures).
Product: 3+Open LAN Manager (Computer network software).
Topic: Evaluation
Local Area Networks
Network Operating Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p199(27).
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Title: From screen to slide - affordably. (Hardware Review) (overview of
evaluations of seven film recorders) (includes related article on
a test of the recorders' output in a realistic slide show
environment) (evaluation)
Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Bell and Howell Co. Quintar Div. (manufactures)
Presentation Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
General Parametrics Corp. (manufactures)
Matrix Instruments Inc. (manufactures)
Laser Graphics Inc. (manufactures)
Polaroid Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Polaroid PalettePlus Computer Image Recorder (Computer
Bell and Howell Color Digital Imager IV (Computer peripheral)
General Parametrics PhotoMetric SlideMaker (Computer peripheral)
Lasergraphics Film Recorder (Computer peripheral)
Matrix Instruments PCR (Computer peripheral)
Matrix Instruments ProColor (Computer peripheral)
Presentation Technologies Montage FR1 (Computer peripheral).
Topic: Evaluation
Presentation Hardware
Film Recorders
Slides (Photography)
Digital Recording.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p236(2).
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Title: The Mirus FilmPrinter advances the state of the art. (Hardware
Review) (digital film recorder) (includes related article
comparing FilmPrinter with Matrix ProColor) (evaluation)
Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mirus Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Mirus FilmPrinter (Computer peripheral).
Topic: Evaluation
Digital recording
Film Recorders
Presentation Hardware
State-of-the-Art
New Technique.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 28 1989 v8 n4 p382(4).
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Title: Countdown to April 15: four personal tax-preparation programs.
(Software Review) (overview) (includes related article on
preparations to fill out tax forms) (evaluation)
Author: Meadows, Laura Lou.
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Descriptors..
Company: MECA Ventures Inc. (manufactures)
Legal Knowledge Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Simon and Schuster Reference Publishing Group. Simon and Schuster
ChipSoft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Andrew Tobias' TaxCut (Computer program)
TurboTax (Computer program)
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax (Computer program)
Ask Dan About Your Taxes (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Tax Preparation
Financial Software
Personal Finance.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p33(2).
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Title: Ami: Samna's $200 Windows-based word processor goes for style.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Samna Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Ami (Word processing software).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p33(2).
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Title: $150 Perspective Junior keeps the best of Boeing Graph. (Software
Review) (presentation graphics package) (evaluation)
Author: Flynn, Mary Kathleen.
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Descriptors..
Company: Three D Graphics (manufactures).
Product: Perspective Junior (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Graphics Software
Three-Dimensional Graphics.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p36(1).
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Title: Computer Database Plus: fast on-line searches of 70,000 computer
articles. (includes related article on how to join Computer
Database Plus and PC MagNet) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Product: Computer Database Plus (Data base).
Topic: Evaluation
Information Storage and Retrieval
Data bases.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p38(1).
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Title: Grammatik III, RightWriter 3.0: grammar checkers get smarter, but
not by much. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Reference Software Inc. (manufactures)
RightSoft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Grammatik III (Computer program) (evaluation)
RightWriter 3.0 (Computer program) (evaluation)
Grammatik III (Computer program)
RightWriter 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Word Processing
Grammar Critiquing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p43(1).
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Title: Engineering design environment links sketches to mathematical
models. (Software Review) (Iconmex Corp's Mechanical Engineering
Workbench 3.5) (evaluation)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Iconnex Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Mechanical Engineering Workbench 3.5 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Mechanical engineering
Software packages
Design.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p46(1).
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Title: An easier way to manage memory. (Software Review) (Lantana
Technology Inc's Turbo EMS software package) (evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lantana Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Turbo EMS (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Software packages
Memory Management.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p46(1).
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Title: Word Processor specializes in APA Style. (Software Review)
(Pergamon Software's Manuscript Manager: APA Style) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Pergamon Press Inc. Pergamon Software (manufactures).
Product: Manuscript Manager: APA Style (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Word Processing.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p48(1).
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Title: Organization chart maker stresses flexibility. (Software Review)
(KD Systems Inc's Terrific! Organization Chart Maker)
(evaluation)
Author: Flynn, Mary Kathleen.
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Descriptors..
Company: KD Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Terrific! Organization Chart Maker (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Software packages
Graphics Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p48(1).
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Title: Irwin crams 80MB on a tape. (Hardware Review) (Irwin Magnetic
Systems Inc's Irwin 280) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Irwin Magnetic Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Irwin 280 (Tape drive) (evaluation)
Irwin 280 (Tape drive).
Topic: Evaluation
Tape Drives
Back-Up Systems
Firmware
Servomechanisms.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p54(1).
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Title: OPTune's all-in-one disk maintenance defragments files, sets
interleave. (Software Review) (Gazelle Systems OPTune)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Gazelle Systems (product introduction).
Product: Optune (Utility program) (product introduction)
Optune (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Utility Programs
Hard Disk
Maintenance.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p56(1).
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Title: Paint program supports 256 colors, 800 by 600 dpi. (Software
Review) (ColoRIX) (evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: RIX SoftWorks Inc. (manufactures).
Product: ColoRIX (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Graphics Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p56(1).
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Title: 4c lets developers edit C code. (Software Review) (Tri-Technology
Systems) (evaluation)
Author: Greenberg, Stuart R.
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Descriptors..
Company: Tri-Technology Systems (manufactures).
Product: 4c (Program development software).
Topic: Evaluation
Program Development Tools
Software Packages
Editing
C Programming Language.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p56(1).
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Title: $100 neural network. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: California Scientific Software (manufactures).
Product: BrainMaker (Computer program).
Topic: Neural Networks
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p94(24).
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Title: 25-MHz 386s: fast, expensive, and worth it. (Hardware Review)
(overview article of nine evaluations of 25-MHz 80386-based
microcomputers) (evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Logic Research Inc. (manufactures)
Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Everex Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Hertz Computer Corp. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures)
Micro Express (manufactures)
PC Brand Inc. (manufactures)
ZEOS International (manufactures).
Product: Advanced Logic Research FlexCache 25386DT (Microcomputer)
Compaq Deskpro 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer 325 (Microcomputer)
Everex Systems Step 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Hertz Computer 386-25 (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70 A21 (Microcomputer)
Micro Express ME 386-25 (Microcomputer)
PC Brand 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Zeos 386-25-V (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
Comparison.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p157(22).
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Title: Getting the most out of memory. (Software Review) (overview
article of 13 evaluations of disk-caching software) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Mark Williams Co. (manufactures)
Software Masters Inc. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures)
Personal Computer Support Group Inc. (manufactures)
Paul Mace Software Inc. (manufactures)
Central Point Software Inc. (manufactures)
Polytron Corp. (manufactures)
P.R. Glassel and Associates Inc. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Multisoft Corp. (manufactures)
Golden Bow Systems (manufactures).
Product: Compaq Disk-Cache Utility (Utility program)
EMMCACHE (Utility program)
Fast Forward (Utility program)
Flash 6.0 (Utility program)
IBMCACHE (Utility program)
Lightning 4.82 (Utility program)
Mace Utilities (Utility program)
PC Tools Deluxe 4.30 (Utility program)
PolyBoost II 2.03 (Utility program)
Quickcache II 4.03 (Utility program)
SMARTDrive (Utility program)
Super PC-Kwik 3.08 (Utility program)
Vcache 4.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p195(22).
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Title: Compromising resolutions 8514 monitors build on VGA. (Hardware
Review) (overview to evaluations of 11 8514-compatible monitors)
(includes related article on the 8514-A display adapter; another
article covers low-cost, high-resolution alternatives to the
8514) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Aydin Corp. Aydin Controls Div. (manufactures)
Electrohome Ltd. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures)
Microvitec Inc. (manufactures)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures)
NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. (manufactures)
Princeton Graphic Systems (manufactures)
Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (manufactures)
Sony Corporation of America (manufactures)
Taxan USA Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Aydin Controls Patriot VGA-20 (Video display module)
Electrohome ECM 1910 (Video display module)
IBM 8514 (Video display module)
Microvitec 1019-SP (Video display module)
Mitsubishi FA3425l9 (Video display module)
NEC MultiSync XL (Video display module)
Princeton Graphic Systems Max-15 (Video display module)
Princeton Graphic Systems Ultra 16 (Video display module)
Seiko Instruments CM-1430 (Video display module)
Sony Multiscan CPD-1302 (Video display module).
Topic: Monitors
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p249(13).
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Title: Tracking the mouse's progress. (Hardware Review) (overview to
evaluations of 17 mouse devices) (includes related article on the
design of Logitech's new mouse) (evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dexxa International (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures)
IMSI Inc. (manufactures)
Key Tronic Corp. (manufactures)
Kye International Inc. (manufactures)
Logitech Inc. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Mitsubishi International Corp. (manufactures)
MSC Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Numonics Corp. (manufactures)
Z-Nix (manufactures).
Product: Dexxa Mouse DLX (Cursor control device)
IBM PS-2 Mouse (Cursor control device)
IMSI OptiMouse (Cursor control device)
Kye International Genius GM-6 Plus (Cursor control device)
Kye International Genius GM-6000 (Cursor control device)
Key Tronic Professional Series Mouse (Cursor control device)
Logitech HiRez Mouse (Cursor control device)
Logitech Serial Mouse (Cursor control device)
Logitech Series-2 Mouse (Cursor control device)
Microsoft Mouse (Cursor control device)
Mitsubishi E-Mouse (Cursor control device)
Mitsubishi Mitsi Mouse (Cursor control device)
MSC Technologies Omnimouse (Cursor control device)
MSC Technologies PC Mouse II (Cursor control device)
Numonics Manager Mouse (Cursor control device)
Numonics Manager Mouse Cordless (Cursor control device)
Z-Nix Super Hi-Res Mouse (Cursor control device).
Topic: Mice
I-O Devices
Cursor Control Devices
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p436(1).
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Title: Computer Study Guide offers help in making the grade on the SAT.
Author: Izarek, Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Simon and Schuster Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Simon and Schuster's Computer Study Guide for the SAT (Computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational Testing
Computer-assisted instruction
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p436(1).
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Title: Science Toolkit lets you explore the world of physics.
Author: Cohen, Alan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Broderbund Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Science Toolkit (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Physics
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p438(2).
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Title: Changing your thought process for the better. (Critical Thinking
I software package)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compris Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Critical Thinking I (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Decision Making
Software packages
Cognitive Science
Artificial intelligence.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p439(1).
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Title: A tool for tackling research assignments. (Term Paper Writer)
Author: Flynn, Mary Kathleen.
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Descriptors..
Company: Activision Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Term Paper Writer (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Reports
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p440(1).
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Title: KidWriter lets budding authors put their imaginations to work.
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Spinnaker Software Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Kidwriter (Word processing software) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Word Processing
Writing Skills.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p440(1).
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Title: Tales of adventure builds reading comprehension skills. (Tales of
Suspense; Tales from History software packages)
Author: Cohen, Alan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Scholastic Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Tales of Suspense (Computer program) (evaluation)
Tales from History (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Reading Skills
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 14 1989 v8 n3 p442(1).
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Title: Fun with math: introducing your child to the world of numbers.
(math learning software)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.0.
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Descriptors..
Company: Learning Co. (manufactures)
Davidson and Associates Inc (manufactures)
Weekly Reader Family Software (manufactures).
Product: Stickybear Numbers (Computer program) (evaluation)
Math and Me (Computer program) (evaluation)
Math Rabbit (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer-assisted instruction
Mathematical Skills
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p33(3).
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Title: Allways: add-in lets 1-2-3 excel with presentation-quality
reports. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Funk Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
Allways (Computer program).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p33(2).
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Title: New AutoCAD embraces 3-D design. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Autodesk Inc. (manufactures).
Product: AutoCAD 10 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation
Computer-aided design
Three-Dimensional Graphics.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p36(1).
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Title: Form: forms a la Windows. (Software Review) (JetForm Design)
(evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Indigo Software Ltd. (manufactures).
Product: Jetform (Computer program).
Topic: Forms Design
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p36(1).
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Title: Fast text searches for $15. (Software Review)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Product: MaxFind (Utility program) (evaluation).
Topic: Utility Programs
Public Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p38(1).
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Title: $89 PC Write 3.0 handles larger files. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Quicksoft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PC-Write 3.0 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p43(1).
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Title: DCA-Crosstalk's overhauled remote: faster screen updates, new
features. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stone, David M.
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Descriptors..
Company: Digital Communications Associates Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Remote2 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Communications Software
Evaluation
Terminal Emulation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p43(1).
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Title: LaserTools' trading post: teaching old software new Postscript
tricks. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: LaserTools Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Trading Post (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
Laser printers.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p46(1).
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Title: Crystal: $995 expert systems package includes rule debugger,
screen painter. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intelligent Environments (manufactures).
Product: Crystal 3.2 (Program development software).
Topic: Expert Systems
Evaluation
Program Development Tools
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p48(1).
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Title: GEM-based relational database manager links fields to graphics.
(Software Review) (Superbase 4) (evaluation)
Author: Hannotte, Dean.
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Descriptors..
Company: Precision Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Superbase 4 (Data base management system).
Topic: Relational DBMS
Evaluation
Data base management systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p54(1).
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Title: $69.95 PC-Organiser includes auto letter writer. (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Triangle Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
Product: PC-Organiser (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
Desktop Organizers.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p54(1).
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Title: QuickPak Professional: a robust library of routines for BASIC
programmers.
Author: Greenberg, Stuart R.
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Descriptors..
Company: Crescent Software (manufactures).
Product: QuickPak Professional (Program development software) (evaluation).
Topic: Program Development Tools
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p54(1).
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Title: A $75 runtime version of askSam.
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: askSam Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: HyperSift (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
Hypertext.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p56(1).
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Title: QuickBASIC 4.5 adds hypertext help. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Winer, Ethan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: QuickBASIC 4.5 (Compiler).
Topic: Compilers
Evaluation
BASIC
Hypertext
On-Line Help Files.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p56(1).
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Title: Learning DOS supports DOS 4.0.
Author: Flynn, Mary Kathleen.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Learning DOS 2.0 (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational software
MSDOS
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p94(26).
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Title: Crowd pleasers: entry-level 12-MHZ 286s. (includes related
articles on the evolution of microcomputer microprocessors and
discrete logic versus VLSI chip sets) (Hardware Review) (overview
article of 13 evaluations of microcomputers) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John; Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Logic Research Inc. (manufactures)
Amax Engineering Corp. (manufactures)
American Research Corp. (manufactures)
Austin Computer Systems (manufactures)
Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Epson America Inc. (manufactures)
Indtech Inc. (manufactures)
Kaypro Corp. (manufactures)
Pan-United Corp. (manufactures)
NEC Information Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Northgate Computer Systems (manufactures)
Zenith Data Systems Corp. (manufactures)
ZEOS International (manufactures).
Product: Advanced Logic Research Dart 12.5 30 (Microcomputer)
Amax Engineering PC-286 (Microcomputer)
American Research ARC ProTurbo 286 (Microcomputer)
Austin Computer Systems 286-12.5 (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer 200 (Microcomputer)
Epson Equity II Plus (Microcomputer)
IndTech Systems 286 5192 (Microcomputer )
Kaypro 286i C (Microcomputer)
Pan-United Micro Lab 286-12 (Microcomputer)
NEC PowerMate 1 Plus (Microcomputer)
Northgate Computer 286-12 (Microcomputer)
Zenith Data Systems Z-248-12 30 (Microcomputer)
Zeos 286-12 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
Comparison
16-Bit.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p155(11).
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Title: Building workgroup solutions: Ethernet cards. (includes related
article on Ethernet) (Hardware Review) (overview of 13
evaluations of Ethernet cards) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Acer Technologies Corp. (manufactures)
AST Research Inc. (manufactures)
Datatech Enterprises Company Ltd. (manufactures)
Earth Computer Technologies (manufactures)
Gateway Communications Inc. (manufactures)
IMC Networks Corp. (manufactures)
Localnet Communications Inc. (manufactures)
Novell Inc. (manufactures)
3Com Corp. (manufactures)
Tiara Computer Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Univation Inc. (manufactures)
Western Digital Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Acer Technologies 5220 (Circuit board)
AST Research Ethernet Adapter (Circuit board)
Datatech Enterprises Ethernet LAN Card (Circuit board)
Earth Computer Technologies EarthNet-Ie (Circuit board)
Gateway Communications G-Ethernet AT (Circuit board)
IMC Networks PCnic (Circuit board )
Localnet Communications D-Link (Circuit board)
3Com 3C503 EtherLink II (Circuit board)
3Com 3C505 EtherLink Plus (Circuit board)
Novell NE1000 (Circuit board)
Tiara Computer Systems LanCard E (Circuit board)
Western Digital EtherCard PLUS (Circuit board)
Univation LifeLink (Circuit board).
Topic: Evaluation
Comparison
Ethernet
Communications Boards-Cards.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p185(25).
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Title: Archives in miniature. (Software Review ) (overview article of 13
evaluations of CD-ROM databases) (includes related article on
Microsoft CD-ROM extensions and the evolution of CD-ROM)
(evaluation)
Author: Manes, Stephen.
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Descriptors..
Company: McGraw-Hill Book Co. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Grolier Electronic Publishing Inc. (manufactures)
NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. (manufactures)
Ziff Communications Co. (manufactures)
TriStar Data Systems (manufactures)
H.W. Wilson Co. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Bookshelf (Data base)
CD-ROM Science and Technical Reference Set (Data base)
Clip Art 3-D (Data base)
Computer Library (Data base)
Microsoft Programmer's Library (Data base)
The New Electronic Encyclopedia (Data base)
The Original Oxford English Dictionary on Compact Disk (Data
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature (Data base).
Topic: Data bases
Evaluation
Comparison
CD-ROM.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p360(1).
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Title: Family Care educates parents about childhood illnesses and
accidents.
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lundin Laboratories Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Family Care (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational software
Evaluation
Health Care
Children.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p362(1).
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Title: The 8-week Cholesterol Cure offers help in fighting heart
disease.
Author: Huang, Wendy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Disk-Count Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure: With the Help of Your Computer
(Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Health
Educational software.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p362(1).
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Title: Personal Health Appraisal pinpoints risks to your well being.
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Labyrinth Research and Development (manufactures).
Product: Personal Health Appraisal (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Health
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 31 1989 v8 n2 p366(2).
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Title: Nutrition databases: changing your diet to improve your health.
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Product: The Food Processor II (Data base) (evaluation)
Nutri-Calc PC (Data base) (evaluation)
The Diet Balancer (Data base) (evaluation).
Topic: Nutrition
Data bases
Evaluation
Software packages
Health.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p33(3).
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Title: Finally ... dBASE gets new look, adds WYSIWYG reports, SQL.
(dBASE IV) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ashton-Tate (manufactures).
Product: dBASE IV (Data base management system).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Data base management systems
Structured Query Language.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p33(2).
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Title: NewViews adds payroll, crash recovery, NetBIOS support. (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: The, Lee.
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Descriptors..
Company: Q.W. Page Associates Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Newviews 1.12 (Computer program).
Topic: Accounting
Software packages
Evaluation
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Payroll
Time and Client Billing.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p34(1).
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Title: $295 Publish It! works like Ventura Publisher, stresses ease of
use. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Peterson, Tami D.
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Descriptors..
Company: Timeworks Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Publish It! (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop publishing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p38(1).
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Title: Norton's latest adds automatic disk repair, smart file recovery.
(Norton Utilities Advanced Edition 4.5) (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Peter Norton Computing (manufactures).
Product: Norton Utilities Advanced Edition 4.5 (Utility program).
Topic: Data Recovery
Evaluation
Disk-Tape File Utilities
File Management
Hard Disk.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p43(1).
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Title: Two low-cost ways to squeeze PostScript from any printer.
(Software Review) (software translators) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Custom Applications Inc. (manufactures)
LaserGo Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Freedom of Press (Computer program)
GoScript (Computer program).
Topic: Fonts
Evaluation
Software packages
Printers
Language Translation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p46(1).
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Title: AT-compatible adapter emulates 8514-A. (Hardware Review) (Aurora
1024 video board) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Enertronics Research Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Enertronics Research Aurora 1024 (Circuit board).
Topic: Evaluation
Video Boards
High Resolution.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p46(1).
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Title: Fast access to 120 computer periodicals. (Computer Library)
(Evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ziff Communications Co. (manufactures).
Product: Computer Library (Data base).
Topic: Data bases
CD-ROM
Evaluation
Computer Literature.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p48(1).
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Title: Forms creator runs WYSIWYG display. (Software Review) (Delrina
Technology's Per:FORM program) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Delrina Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Per:FORM (Computer program).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation
Forms Design.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p48(1).
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Title: A versatile 5.25-inch disk drive for PS-2s. (Hardware Review)
(Matchmate 360 from Dolphin Systems Technology) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dolphin Systems Technology (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 (Microcomputer) (aids and devices)
Dolphin Systems Technology Matchmate 360 (Disk drive).
Topic: Disk Drives
Evaluation
5.25" Disk
Floppy Disk.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p54(1).
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Title: Connect worksheets with Look & Link. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Personics Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 2.0 (Spreadsheet software) (computer programs)
Lotus 1-2-3 2.01 (Spreadsheet software) (computer programs)
Look and Link (Utility program).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Evaluation
Spreadsheets.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p54(1).
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Title: Micro Practidisk: an easy way to add floppy disk drives to your
system. (Evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Practical Computer Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Practical Computer Technologies Micro Practidisk (Control board).
Topic: Peripheral Controllers
Boards-Cards
Evaluation
3.5" Disk
Floppy Disk
Disk Drives.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p56(1).
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Title: $120 UltraVision offers alternative to VGA. (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Personics Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Personics UltraVision (Circuit board).
Topic: Color
Evaluation
Video Boards.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p56(1).
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Title: $55 MathCAD applications pack adds predefined functions.
(Advanced Math Applications Pack) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: MathSoft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: MathCAD (Computer program) (computer programs)
Advanced Math Applications Pack (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
Mathematical Software
Add-In-On Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p127(26).
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Title: The best of 1988. (overview of 33 product evaluations) (includes
related articles on key trends of 1989 and on survey of
microcomputer users) (evaluation)
Author: Howard, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Product: Compaq Deskpro 386-20e (Microcomputer)
386-to-the-Max 4.0 (Utility program)
IBM PS-2 70 A21 (Microcomputer)
Graph Plus (Computer graphics software)
AskSam 4.1 (Data base management system)
Paradox 386 (Data base management system)
Paradox OS-2 (Data base management system)
Apple LaserWriter II NTX (Computer printer)
Agenda (Data base management system)
Relay Gold 3.0 (Computer program)
Periscope III 4 (Circuit board)
CADKEY 3.02 (Computer graphics software)
SFT NetWare 2.1 (Computer network software)
ProComm Plus 1.1B (Computer program)
Quicken 2.0 (Computer program)
Ventura Publisher 2.0 (Computer program)
Compaq Deskpro 386S (Microcomputer)
Compaq Deskpro 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Compaq Portable 386 (Portable computer)
MathCAD 2.0 (Computer program)
Plus Development Passport (Disk drive)
WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software)
Flash V Disk Accelerator 6.0 (Computer program)
HP LaserJet IID (Computer printer)
QEMM-386 4.1 (Utility program)
Super PC-Kwik 3.0 (Computer program)
GrandView (Computer program)
IBM Quickwriter (Computer printer)
Matrix Instruments ProColor (Slide printer)
Pagemaker 3.0 (Computer program)
Curtis Manufacturing Clip (Computer apparatus)
Super Cartridge I (Computer program)
Intel Connection CoProcessor (Circuit board)
DataEase 4.0 (Data base management system)
PFS:First Choice 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: PC Magazine (Periodical)
Evaluation
Review of Past Year
Achievements and Awards
Utility Programs
Memory Management
Microcomputers
Graphics Software
Personal Information Management Systems
Data base management systems
Laser printers
Computer games
Communications software
Debugging Tools
Boards-Cards
Computer-aided design
Network Operating Systems
Financial Software
Desktop publishing
Software packages
Portable computers
Mathematical Software
Disk Drives
Hard Disk
Removable Disk
Word Processing
Cache Memory
Dot-Matrix Printers
Back-Up Systems
Presentation Hardware
Slides (Photography)
Data Entry
Word Processing Equipment
Coprocessors
Integrated software
Accounting.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p186(26).
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Title: PC-based voice mail systems: replacing the receptionist.
(includes related articles on voice mail systems terminology, on
judging capacity requirements, on the layout of voice mail
boards, and on performance tests) (Hardware Review) (overview of
seven evaluations of PC-based voice mail systems) (evaluation)
Author: Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Natural MicroSystems Corp. (manufactures)
Talking Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Complete PC Inc. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures)
American Telesystems Corp. (manufactures)
Innovative Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Complete PC Complete Answering Machine 2.1 (Telephone answering
Talking Technology BigmOuth 2B (Telephone answering device)
IBM Voice Communications Option (Computer communications
IBM Voice-Phone Assistant (Computer communications equipment)
Innovative Technology nitaReceptionist HV26FEB88 (Telephone
Natural MicroSystems VBX System 1.20 (Computer communications
American Telesystems Voicemate 25 (Computer communications
American Telesystems Voicemate 50 (Computer communications
Natural MicroSystems Watson 6.2 (Computer communications.
Topic: Voice Mail
Evaluation
Communications Boards-Cards
Telephone Answering Devices.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p239(10).
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Title: 2-gigabyte LAN server backups: building workgroup solutions.
(includes related articles on helical-scan technology and
benchmark tests) (Hardware Review) (overview of two helical-scan
tape-backup systems for local area networks) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.; Milligan, C.G.
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Descriptors..
Company: Emerald Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Performance Technology Development Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Emerald Systems Vast Device (Tape drive)
Performance Technology Development POWERstreamer IV (Tape drive).
Topic: Evaluation
Back-Up Systems
Helical-Scan Technology
Tape Drives
Local Area Networks.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p259(12).
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Title: What's old is new. (IBM PS-2 30 286 with AT bus) (Hardware
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 30 286 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Evaluation
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p436(1).
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Title: King's Quest IV: the latest and best of the series adds MIDI
music, mouse support, and enhanced graphics. (Evaluation)
(includes related article on Donald B. Trivette's book: The
Official Book of King's Quest: Daventry and Beyond)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sierra On-Line Inc. (manufactures).
Product: King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella (Computer program).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p438(1).
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Title: Falcon AT: a no-holds-barred, action-packed F-16 flight
simulator. (Evaluation)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Spectrum HoloByte Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Falcon AT (Computer program).
Topic: Computer games
Flight Simulation
F-16 (Fighter plane).
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p440(1).
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Title: Zak McKracken saves the world from stupidity. (Zak McKracken and
the Alien Mindbenders) (Evaluation)
Author: O'Brien, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lucasfilm Games (manufactures).
Product: Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (Computer program).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p440(1).
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Title: Help for would-be game designers. (Softworks' Adventure Game
Toolkit for microcomputer users) (Evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Softworks Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Adventure Game Toolkit (Computer program).
Topic: Computer games
Software Packages
Programming Instruction
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 17 1989 v8 n1 p442(1).
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Title: Battling daimyos and warlords for control of Far eastern lands.
(Nobunaga's Ambition and Romance of the Three Kingdoms from Koei
Corp.) (Evaluation)
Author: Ricks, M. Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Koei Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Nobunaga's Ambition (Computer program)
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Computer program).
Topic: Computer games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p33(2).
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Title: The Presentation Manager: Lively, Innovative, and RAM-Hungry.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: Presentation Manager (Computer program).
Topic: Graphical User Interface
Operating Environments
Product Introduction
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p33(2).
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Title: 3+Open, LAN Manager: Fast, Innovative, and RAM-Hungry. (Software
Review) (Hands-on) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: 3Com Corp. (manufactures).
Product: 3+Open LAN Manager (Computer network software).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Network Operating Systems
Performance
Product Introduction
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p36(1).
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Title: Harvard Project Manager 3.0: New features target ease of use.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Housman, Judy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Software Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Harvard Project Manager 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Project Management Systems
Upgrading
Product Introduction
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p38(1).
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Title: PC-Kwik Power Pack integrates disk cache, print spooler, RAMdisk.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Multisoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: PC-Kwik Power Pack (Utility program).
Topic: Memory Management
Evaluation
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p38(1).
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Title: $75 Inside! analyzes program speed. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Winer, Ethan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Paradigm Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Inside (Program development software).
Topic: Program Development Tools
Performance Measurement
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p43(1).
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Title: All ChargeCard lets 286 machines run 386 programs, boosts usable
DOS RAM to 960K. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: All Computers Inc. (manufactures).
Product: All Computers All Chargecard (Circuit board).
Topic: Memory Mapping
Memory Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p46(1).
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Title: Kurzweil OCR understands columns. (Hardware Review) (Kurzweil
Computer Products Inc.'s optical character reader) (evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Kurzweil Computer Products Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Kurzweil Discover 7320 (Scanning device).
Topic: Optical Character Readers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p48(1).
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Title: Pinstripe: Business graphics for $200. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Spinnaker Software Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Pinstripe Presenter (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Business Graphics
Evaluation
Graphics Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p48(1).
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Title: $99 cure for accidental data loss. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: Daybreak Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Cocoon (Utility program).
Topic: Memory-Resident Software
Data Recovery
Software packages
Evaluation
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p54(1).
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Title: Wordbench integrates high-power writers tools in $189 package.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. (manufactures).
Product: Wordbench (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p56(1).
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Title: $79.95 Lotus-like pop-up spreadsheet. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mindscape Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Numbers Up (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Spreadsheets
Low Cost
Evaluation
Memory-resident software.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p56(1).
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Title: $95 TSR for fast but simple stats. (Terminate and Stay Resident
software) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Detail Technologies (manufactures).
Product: StatChek 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Statistical Software
Low Cost
Evaluation
Memory-resident software.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p77(2).
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Title: Dear Santa: some better laptop PCs in '89 please.
Author: Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Product: Sinclair Z88 (portable computer) (evaluation)
NEC UltraLite (Portable computer) (evaluation).
Topic: Laptop Computers
Forecasting
Computer Design.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p88(29).
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Title: Power publishing. (Software Review) (overview to four desktop
publishing package evaluations)(includes related article on
inexpensive binding machines) (evaluation)
Author: Simone, Luisa.
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Descriptors..
Company: NBI Inc. (manufactures)
Laser Friendly Inc. (manufactures)
Aldus Corp. (manufactures)
Xerox Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Ventura Publisher 2.0 (Computer program)
Legend (Computer program)
Office Publisher (Computer program)
Pagemaker 3.0 (Computer program)
Professional Extension (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop publishing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p139(7).
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Title: Interleaf: the industrial-strength publisher. (Software Review)
(IBM Interleaf Publisher 3.0) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Interleaf Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Interleaf Publisher 3.0 (Computer program)
Interleaf PCEditor 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop publishing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p151(9).
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Title: Building workgroup solutions: AppleTalk. (Software Review)
(includes related article on PC-Mac integration and the Apple-DEC
connection) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Apple Computer Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Apple Macintosh (Microcomputer) (usage)
IBM PC (Microcomputer) (usage)
AppleTalk (Local area network).
Topic: Connectivity
Networks
Integrated Systems
Local Area Networks.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 27 1988 v7 n22 p195(18).
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Title: The 80286 - unsafe at higher speeds? (386 performance comes at a
price that may not be worth paying for 286 processing) (Hardware
Review) (overview to six 80286 microcomputer
evaluations)(includes related article on the 80286 chip)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: DataWorld Inc. (manufactures)
Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Micro 1 Inc (manufactures)
Northgate Computer Systems (manufactures)
Vector Computer Corp (manufactures)
Zeos International Ltd. (manufactures).
Product: Dell Computer 220 (Microcomputer)
Dataworld Data 286-20 (Microcomputer)
Micro 1 Power 286-20 (Microcomputer)
Northgate Computer Systems 286-20 SuperMicro (Microcomputer)
Vector Computer Excalibur 286 (Microcomputer)
Zeos International 286-20 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
16-Bit.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p33(2).
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Title: Ventura Publisher 2.0 adds spot color, multiple format text
merge. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Peterson, Tami D.
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Descriptors..
Company: Xerox Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Ventura Publisher 2.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
Desktop publishing.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p33(2).
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Title: Intel Connection CoProcessor introduces powerful new standard.
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Thompson, Keith M.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intel Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Intel Connection CoProcessor (Circuit board).
Topic: Evaluation
Digital communications
Coprocessors.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p36(1).
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Title: HP LaserJet IID prints on both sides of the page, rotates
portrait fonts. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures).
Product: HP Laserjet IID (Computer printer).
Topic: Laser Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p38(1).
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Title: WordPerfect Office desktop organizer includes E-mail, group
scheduling. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Thompson, Keith M.
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Descriptors..
Company: WordPerfect Corp. (manufactures).
Product: WordPerfect Office (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop Organizers
Evaluation
Software Packages
Networks.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p43(1).
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Title: Zeos 386-25-V: low-cost 25-MHz tower packs 64K cache, leaves room
to expand. (Hardware Review) (Zeos International Inc.)
(evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred.
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Descriptors..
Company: Zeos International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Zeos 386-25-V (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p46(1).
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Title: PubTech file organizer for Windows adds icons, applications
menus. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Publishing Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PubTech File Organizer (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p48(1).
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Title: PFS:First Graphics takes feel, features from Harvard Graphics.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Software Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
Product: pfs:First Graphics (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: $99 package safeguards system. (Software Review) (SoftSafe
security software) (evaluation)
Author: Flynn, Mary Kathleen.
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Descriptors..
Company: Software Directions Inc. (manufactures).
Product: SoftSafe (Computer security system).
Topic: Security software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p54(1).
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Title: $375 Star Micronics prints seven colors, three NLQ fonts.
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Star Micronics America Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Star Micronics NX-1000 Rainbow (Computer printer).
Topic: Dot-Matrix Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p54(1).
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Title: Make your word processor feel at home with Laser Fonts. (Software
Review) (soft font installation program) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: SoftCraft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Laser Fonts 4.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Fonts
Word Processing
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p56(1).
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Title: System Sleuth solves system mysteries. (Software Review)
(diagnostic utility program) (evaluation)
Author: Grunin, Lori.
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Descriptors..
Company: DTG Inc. (manufactures).
Product: System Sleuth (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
Diagnostics.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p56(1).
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Title: Squint-free laptop cursor. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: SkiSoft Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
Product: No Squint Laptop Cursor (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
Laptop computers
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p56(1).
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Title: Power in DOS shell. (Software Review) (Directory Commander
Version 3.12 from DAC Micro Systems) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: DAC Micro Systems (manufactures).
Product: Directory Commander 3.12 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
File Organization
Macros.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p92(41).
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Title: Managing personal information: classified intelligence. (Software
Review) (overview of 25 personal information manager software
packages) (includes related articles on choosing software and on
subjective ratings) (evaluation)
Author: Howard, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Conductor Software Inc. (manufactures)
Information Research Corp. (manufactures)
Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures)
askSam Systems Inc. (manufactures)
DayFlo Software Corp. (manufactures)
Access Softek (manufactures)
Microlytics Inc. (manufactures)
Think Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Owl International Inc. (manufactures)
Experience In Software Inc. (manufactures)
Valor Software Corp. (manufactures)
Persoft Inc. (manufactures)
Group L Corp. (manufactures)
Broderbund Software Inc. (manufactures)
Pro-Tem Software Inc. (manufactures)
Polaris Software Inc. (manufactures)
MaxThink Inc. (manufactures)
Software Resource Group. Brown Bag Software (manufactures)
Primetime Software Inc. (manufactures)
Executive Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
UnionSquareware (manufactures)
O'Neill Software (manufactures)
Micro Logic Corp. (manufactures)
Chronos Software Inc. (manufactures)
ZyLAB Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Act! 1.1B (Data base management system)
ActionTracker 4.0 (Data base management system)
Agenda (Data base management system)
askSam 4.01 (Data base management system)
DayFlo Tracker (Data base management system)
Dragnet 1.1 (Data base management system)
Gofer 1.0 (Utility program)
GrandView (Computer program)
Guide 2.0 (Computer program)
Idea Generator (Computer program)
Info-XL (Computer program)
Ize 1.0a (Data base management system)
Memory Lane 2.0 (Utility program)
MemoryMate 3.01R (Data base management system)
Notebook II (Data base management system)
PackRat (Data base management system)
PC-Hypertext (Data base management system)
PC Outline 3.0 (Data base management system)
Primetime Personal 1.23 (Data base management system)
SearchExpress 2.30 (Utility program)
SquareNote 2.01 (Computer program)
The Text Collector 1.5 (Computer program)
Tornado (Computer program)
Who What When (Computer program)
ZyIndex Professional 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Personal Information Management Systems
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p181(12).
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Title: Building workgroup solutions: LAN gateways part 2. (Hardware
Review) (overview to evaluations of 10 LAN gateway packages)
(evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J. Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Attachmate Corp. (manufactures)
Digital Communications Associates Inc. (manufactures)
Eicon Technology Corp. (manufactures)
Gateway Communications Inc. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
ICOT Corp. (manufactures)
Information Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
National Advanced Systems (manufactures)
3Com Corp. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PC 3270 Gateway (Computer network server)
Attachmate Extra! (Computer network server)
DCA IRMALAN SDLC Gateway (Computer network server)
Eicon Access-SDLC (Computer network server)
Gateway Communications G-SNA Gateway (Computer network server)
ICOT netPATH-A SNA-3270 (Computer network server)
ICOT netPATH-B SNA-3270 (Computer network server)
ITI LinkUp 3270 Remote GateStation (Computer network server)
National Advanced Systems SBeX-3270 (Computer network server)
3Com-CSI MAXESS SNA Gateway (Computer network server).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Gateways (Connector)
Microcomputers
Mainframe Computers
Product Introduction
Connectivity.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p206(7).
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Title: Picking up on addressing programs: envelope-addressing programs
bring macro-language convenience to old-fashioned word
processors. (includes related evaluation of Hewlett-Packard
Envelope Tray and HP Envelope Feeder)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Product: HP LaserJet (Computer printer) (computer programs)
The Envelope Please (Computer program)
ERMAsoft Laser Envelopes 2.0 (Computer program)
Grab Plus, The Envelope Printer (Computer program)
LaserJet Setup Utility (Computer program)
LazrJet Envelope Program (Computer program)
NVelope 1.02 (Computer program).
Topic: Printers
Printouts
Evaluation
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p223(17).
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Title: Working with word processors: ready-made macros add new smarts to
the major word processors. (Software Review) (includes related
articles on creating a DOS batch file and laser-ready envelopes)
(evaluation)
Author: Mandelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Ashton-Tate (manufactures)
WordPerfect Corp. (manufactures)
MicroPro International Corp. (manufactures)
Xyquest Inc. (manufactures).
Product: WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software).
Topic: Type-In Programs
Macros
Word Processing
How-To Information
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p256(4).
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Title: Keying in on envelope macros. (Software Review) (includes related
article on envelope-printing macros for personal correspondence)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Alpha Software Corp. (manufactures)
Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus Metro 1.1 (Utility program).
Topic: Type-In Programs
Macros
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p273(10).
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Title: Compaq SLT-286: for super power users only. (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Compaq SLT-286 (Portable computer).
Topic: Evaluation
Laptop computers.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p478(1).
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Title: Adding the personal touch to your holiday greetings.
Author: Ricks, M. Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Broderbund Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Holiday Edition (Computer program) (product introduction)
The Print Shop (Computer program) (aids and devices).
Topic: Clip Art
Seasonality
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p478(1).
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Title: NewsQuest: a fun way to develop your child's nose for news.
Author: Izarek, Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Time Inc. (manufactures).
Product: NewsQuest (Computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Educational software
News
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p479(1).
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Title: Coloring by computer: an '80s approach to an old-fashioned
pastime.
Author: Cohen, Alan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mindscape Inc. (product introduction).
Product: Colorme: the computer coloring kit (Computer program) (product)
introduction.
Topic: Children
Color
Software Packages
Toys
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p479(1).
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Title: Monday Night Football you can play anytime. (computer game)
Author: Pastrick, Greg.
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Descriptors..
Company: Melbourne House (product introduction).
Product: John Elway's Quarterback (Computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Computer games
Sports
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p480(1).
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Title: Roots III: the next generation. (computer program)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Commsoft (manufactures).
Product: Roots III (Computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Genealogy
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Dec 13 1988 v7 n21 p482(2).
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Title: Family ties: help in tracing your links with the past. (computer
program)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Geneware Inc. (manufactures)
GeneaLogic Systems (manufactures).
Product: Genealogy DB (Computer program) (product introduction)
Lineage Master (Computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Genealogy
Software Packages
Families
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p33(2).
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Title: Tandy ships first MCA compatible: 5000 MC features five MCA
slots. (Micro Channel Architecture) (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Tandy Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Tandy 5000 MC (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Micro Channel Architecture
Compatible Hardware
32-Bit
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p38(1).
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Title: Compaq's first laptop packs VGA display, runs 3 hours on battery.
(Compaq Computer Corp., Video Graphics Array) (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Compaq SLT-286 (Portable computer).
Topic: Laptop computers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p43(1).
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Title: Textra 5.2 adds page preview. (word processing software)
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ann Arbor Software (manufactures).
Product: Textra 5.2 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p43(1).
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Title: TaskNet relegates computing chores. (computer network software)
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Tigrett, Randol.
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Descriptors..
Company: CYB Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: TaskNet (Computer network software).
Topic: Software packages
Local Area Networks
File Servers
Evaluation
Distributed Processing
Network Management Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p46(1).
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Title: WordStar adds dazzling page preview, still falls short of the
competition. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: MicroPro International Corp. (manufactures).
Product: WordStar Professional 5.0 (Word processing software).
Topic: Evaluation
Word Processing
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p48(1).
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Title: MapInfo interactive city maps: locate addresses, zoom to 55 feet.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: MapInfo Corp. (manufactures).
Product: MapInfo 2.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Maps.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: 24-pin output from 9-pin drivers. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Foresight Enterprises Inc. (manufactures).
Product: 9-to-24 Pin Printer Translator (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Utility Programs
Dot-Matrix Printers.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: The Norton Commander 2.0 adds Lotus 1-2-3, dBASE file viewers.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Peter Norton Computing (manufactures).
Product: Norton Commander 2.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Utility Programs
MS-DOS.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: FormGen II challenges FormTool lead. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Seefeldt, Paula.
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Descriptors..
Company: FormGen Corp. (manufactures).
Product: FormGen II (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Utility Programs
Forms Design.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p56(1).
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Title: Borland's Turbo Pascal 5.0 adds overlays, 80x87 emulation,
debugger. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Turbo Pascal 5.0 (Computer program language).
Topic: Evaluation
Programming Languages
PASCAL.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p92(16).
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Title: Building workgroup solutions. (local area network gateways)
(Hardware Review) (overview of two LAN gateway evaluations)
(includes related glossary of networking terms) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Harris Corp. (manufactures)
Banyan Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Banyan Corporate Network Server (File server)
Harris 9300 Network Communications System (File server).
Topic: Evaluation
Gateways (Connector)
File Servers
Local Area Networks.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p117(13).
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Title: WordPerfect on the move. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Hannotte, Dean.
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Descriptors..
Company: WordPerfect Corp. (manufactures).
Product: WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software).
Topic: Evaluation
Word Processing
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p139(35).
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Title: Good and fast: fifteen 386's push the performance standard to 20
MHz. (Hardware Review) (overview of 15 microcomputer evaluations)
(evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Acer Technologies Corp. (manufactures)
Amax Engineering Corp. (manufactures)
AST Research Inc. (manufactures)
American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (manufactures)
Computer Components Corp. (manufactures)
Computer Products United (manufactures)
Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Everest Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Everex Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Northgate Computer Systems (manufactures)
Pan-United Corp. (manufactures)
PC Link Corp. (manufactures)
Spear Technology Inc. (manufactures)
VIPC Computers Corp. (manufactures)
Whole Earth Electronics (manufactures).
Product: PC Link 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Acer Technologies 1100 20 (Microcomputer)
Amax PC-386 Business System (Microcomputer)
AST Research Premium-386 (Microcomputer)
AT and T 6386 WorkGroup System (Microcomputer)
Computer Components Heritage 386-200 (Microcomputer)
Computer Products United CPU 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer 310 (Microcomputer)
Everest Computer 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Everex Systems Step 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Northgate 386-20 Power (Microcomputer)
Pan-United Micro Lab 386 (Microcomputer)
Spear 386-20 MHz Tower System (Microcomputer)
VIPC Computers Hybrid (Microcomputer)
Whole Earth 20MHz 386 Tower (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
32-Bit.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p229(23).
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Title: A MIDI musical offering. (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
(includes related articles on MIDI vocabulary, the MIDI interface
standard, on-line bulletin boards, reviews of MIDI programming
books, and other PC music applications) (Software Review)
(overview of 11 music software packages) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Twelve Tone Systems (manufactures)
Midi Concepts Inc. (manufactures)
LTA Productions (manufactures)
Robert Keller (manufactures)
Passport Designs Inc. (manufactures)
Voyetra Technologies (manufactures)
Magnetic Music (manufactures)
Dr. T's Music Software (manufactures)
Roland Corp. U.S. (manufactures)
Jim Miller (manufactures).
Product: Personal Composer System-2 2.0 (Computer program)
Cakewalk 2.0 (Computer program)
Concepts:One 1.73A (Computer program)
Forte II (Computer program)
The 48-Track PC 3.0 (Computer program)
Master Tracks PC (Computer program)
Sequencer Plus Mark III 2.0 (Computer program)
Texture 2.5 (Computer program)
Copyist II 1.5 (Computer program)
Score (Computer program)
MESA (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
MIDI
Music Composition.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p277(20).
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Title: Hand scanners inch forward. (Hardware Review) (overview of 6 hand
scanner evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Falkner, Mike.
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Descriptors..
Company: Saba Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
TransImage Corp. (manufactures)
Complete PC Inc. (manufactures)
Diamond Flower Electric Instrument Co. USA Inc. (manufactures)
Logitech Inc. (manufactures)
Packard Bell (manufactures).
Product: Packard Bell PB-PS1000 Pocket Scanner (Scanning device)
Saba Technologies Handscan (Scanning device)
TransImage 1000 (Scanning device)
Complete PC Complete Hand Scanner (Scanning device)
Diamond Flower Handy Scanner HS-2000 (Scanning device)
LogiTech ScanMan (Scanning device).
Topic: Scanning
Optical Character Readers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p482(1).
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Title: Home video producer adds some Hollywood flash to your amateur
productions.
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Epyx Software (manufactures).
Product: Home Video Producer (Computer graphics software) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Video Recordings.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 29 1988 v7 n20 p484(1).
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Title: Creative music system offers an inexpensive way to develop your
musical talents.
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: PC and C Research Corp. (evaluation).
Product: PC and C Research Creative Music System (Circuit
board) (evaluation).
Topic: Product Introduction
Boards-Cards
Software Packages
Music Composition.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p33(2).
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Title: NEC's 4.4-pound UltraLite sets a new standard for portable
machines. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Macrhone, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: NEC Information Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: NEC UltraLite (Portable computer).
Topic: Laptop computers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p33(2).
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Title: IBM resurrects AT bus with its 10-MHz PS-2 Model 30 286.
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 30 286 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p34(1).
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Title: Turbo Assembler, Debugger: innovative software, unworthy
documentation. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Hummel, Robert L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Turbo Assembler and Debugger (Program development software).
Topic: Software packages
Programming Languages
Program Development Tools
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p38(1).
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Title: Turbo C 2.0 improves speed and adds long-awaited source level
debugger. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Ricciardi, Salvatore P.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Turbo C 2.0 (Computer program language).
Topic: Programming Languages
Evaluation
C Programming Language.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p43(1).
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Title: Relational database applications in Turbo Pascal or C source
code. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Top Gun Systems (manufactures).
Product: Databoss Pascal Generator (Program development software)
Databoss C Generator (Program development software).
Topic: Program Development Tools
Evaluation
Code Generation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p43(1).
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Title: Word 4.0 help screens that really help. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Rinearson Support Associates (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Word 4.0 Companion Disk (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Evaluation
Add-In-On Software
On-Line Help Files.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p46(1).
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Title: Panasonic packs six typefaces and high-end paper-handling into
its $530 24-pin printer. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Panasonic Industrial.
Product: Panasonic KX-P1124 (Computer printer).
Topic: Evaluation
Dot-Matrix Printers.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p48(1).
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Title: A full-featured Windows scrapbook. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Roth, Steve.
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Descriptors..
Company: T-Maker Co. (manufactures).
Product: Scrapbook Plus (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p48(1).
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Title: Battle of the LaserJet Supercartridges. (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Pacific Data Products (manufactures).
Product: 25-in-One! (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop publishing
Fonts
Firmware.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p54(1).
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Title: WinText Windows word processor: first, full-featured, and flawed.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Palantir Software (manufactures).
Product: WinText (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p56(1).
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Title: IBM Interleaf mixes WYSIWYG word processing, charting, and
illustrating. (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: Interleaf Publisher (Computer program)
Interleaf PCEditor (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop publishing
Software packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p92(17).
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Title: The size is right: packing 386 power into sleek PCs. (Hardware
Review) (overview of seven evaluations of 386-based
microcomputers) (includes related article on how manufacturers
find ways to create faster computers) (evaluation)
Author: Miller, Catherine D.
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Descriptors..
Company: Normerel U.S.A. Inc. (manufactures)
Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Amdek Corp. (manufactures)
Arche Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: Normerel ATC-386 (Microcomputer)
Amdek System-386 (Microcomputer)
Arche Rival 386 (Microcomputer)
Compaq Deskpro 386S (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70-E61 (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70-121 (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70 A21 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p129(21).
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Title: Battle of the spreadsheet stars (includes related articles on
promised features of Lotus 1-2-3 3.0 and SuperCalc 5.0 and
Microsoft Excel's market position). (Software Review) (overview
of six evaluations of spreadsheet packages) (evaluation)
Author: Taylor, Jared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Personal Computer Support Group Inc. (manufactures)
Borland International Inc. (manufactures)
Javelin Software Corp. (manufactures)
Surpass Software Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Paperback Software International (manufactures).
Product: Quattro (Spreadsheet software)
Microsoft Excel 2.01 (Spreadsheet software)
Lucid 3-D 1.22 (Spreadsheet software)
Javelin Plus 2.01 (Spreadsheet software)
Surpass 1.01 (Spreadsheet software)
VP-Planner Plus 2.0 (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Spreadsheets
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p177(24).
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Title: Tracking 1,000 tasks for under $600. (includes related articles on
the vocabulary, language, and techniques of project management
and cost-to-functionality ratios and graphic output capabilities
of project management software) (Software Review) (overview of
five evaluations of project management programs) (evaluation)
Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Micro Planning International (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Software Publishing Corp. (manufactures)
Computer Associates International Inc. (manufactures)
Symantec Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Micro Planner for Windows 6.0 (Computer program)
Microsoft Project 4.0 (Computer program)
Harvard Project Manager 3.0 (Computer program)
SuperProject Plus 3.0 (Computer program)
Time Line 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Software packages
Project Management Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p231(29).
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Title: Making connections: programmable databases for LANs. (Software
Review) (overview of 20 evaluations of programmable databases for
LANs) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Revelation Technologies Inc. (evaluation)
Clarion Software (manufactures)
Nantucket Inc. (manufactures)
Dataease International Inc. (manufactures)
PC Manager Inc. (manufactures)
Data Access Corp. (manufactures)
Ashton-Tate (manufactures)
Computer Control Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Raima Corp. (manufactures)
Small Computer Company Inc. (manufactures)
Fox Software Inc. (manufactures)
MDBS Inc. (manufactures)
Progress Software Corp. (manufactures)
O'Hanlon Computer Systems (manufactures)
Borland International Inc. (manufactures)
Information Builders Inc. (manufactures)
Q-N-E International Inc. (manufactures)
Microrim Inc. (manufactures)
Unlimited Processing Inc. (manufactures)
Zanthe Information Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Advanced Revelation 1.1 (Data base management system)
Clarion Professional Developer 2.0 (Data base management system)
Clipper Summer '87 (Compiler)
DataEase LAN 1.12 (Data base management system)
DataEdge 1.7B (Data base management system)
Dataflex 2.3 (Data base management system)
dBASE III Plus (Data base management system)
DB-Fabs 2.4 Net-N (Data base management system)
db (Vista III (Data base management system))
filePro 16 Plus Network (Data base management system)
FoxBASE Plus-LAN 2.10 (Data base management system)
KnowledgeMan-2 2.5 (Data base management system)
LAN Progress 4.2a (Data base management system)
The O'Hanlon Database Solution 3.4 (Data base management system)
Paradox Network Pack 2.0 (Data base management system)
PC-Focus MultiUser 3.0 (Data base management system)
Q-Pro-4 4.0 (Data base management system)
R:base for DOS (Data base management system)
Team-Up 2.0 (Data base management system)
Zim 3.01 (Data base management system).
Topic: Data base management systems
Evaluation
Local Area Networks.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p474(1).
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Title: Blockbuster: a treat for arcade fans and demolitionists alike.
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mindscape Inc. (product introduction).
Product: Blockbuster (Computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Computer games
Evaluation
Product Introduction
Arcade Games.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p474(1).
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Title: Duffers' delights on-disk: Accolade's Mean 18 world tour of
famous courses.
Author: Pastrick, Greg.
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Descriptors..
Company: Accolade Inc. (product introduction).
Product: Mean 18 (Computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Computer games
Evaluation
Product Introduction.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p476(1).
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Title: Nexis: all the news that fits into print.
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mead Corp. Mead Data Central (services).
Topic: Data bases
Evaluation
On-Line.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p478(1).
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Title: From booking a flight to reserving a room, Eaasy Sabre makes
planning your trip a cinch.
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: American Airlines Inc. (services).
Topic: Eaasy Sabre (Reservation system)
CompuServe (Information retrieval system)
Reservation systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p478(1).
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Title: For a good time, call Aline.
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Newcom LINK (services).
Topic: Computer bulletin boards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Nov 15 1988 v7 n19 p480(1).
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Title: Prodigy and PC-Link: low-cost, graphics-based on-line services.
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Prodigy Services Co. (services)
Quantum Computer Services Inc. (services).
Topic: Prodigy (Videotex system)
PC-Link (Videotex system)
Videotex
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p33(2).
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Title: OS-2 Extended Edition: lackluster preview of IBM's future
standards. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: OS-2 Extended Edition (Operating system).
Topic: Evaluation
OS-2
Multiuser Software
Operating Systems
Utility Programs
Data Bases.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p33(2).
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Title: Compaq's smaller, faster Deskpro. (Hardware Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Compaq Deskpro 386-20e (Microcomputer).
Topic: Evaluation
Microcomputers
Processor Speed
Comparison
Computer Design.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p34(1).
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Title: Opus: hyperdrawing package links graphics to database records and
other drawings. (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Roykore Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Windows (Computer program) (computer programs)
Opus I (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Hypertext
Graphics Software
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p38(1).
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Title: Zortech ships first C++ compiler; includes ANSI C compiler and
proprietary graphics. (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen Randy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Zortech Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Zortech C++ 1.05 (Compiler).
Topic: Evaluation
Compilers
C Programming Language
ANSI
Object-Oriented Languages.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p43(1).
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Title: UniSaver backup power supply includes nonvolatile RAM to store
system state. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Universal Vector Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Universal Vectors Unisaver 100 (Power pack).
Topic: Evaluation
Back-Up Power Supply
Power Supply.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p46(1).
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Title: The latest in port-to-port file transfer. (Software Review)
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: 3X USA (manufactures)
Cyco International (manufactures).
Product: 3X-Link (Computer program)
The Flying Dutchman (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
File Transfer
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p48(1).
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Title: Word for Word 3.0 adds XyWrite conversions and network version.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mastersoft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Word for Word 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Conversion
File Activity.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p54(1).
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Title: ATI's 2400etc brings error correction to the masses. (Hardware
Review) (ATI Technology) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Marks, Howard.
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Descriptors..
Company: ATI Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: ATI Technologies 2400etc (Modem).
Topic: Evaluation
Error-Correcting Codes
Modems
2400 Bps.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p54(1).
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Title: Kedit adds EMS support, Rexx subset. (Software Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Ricciardi, Salvatore P.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mansfield Software Group (manufactures).
Product: Kedit (Computer program).
Topic: Text Editors
C Programming Language
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p56(1).
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Title: $70 comm package lets you customize menu, supports multiple
connections. (Software Review) (PereLine from Peregrine Data
Systems) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Peregrine Data Systems (manufactures).
Product: PereLine (Computer program).
Topic: Communications software
Evaluation
Menus.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p56(1).
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Title: A disquieting way to protect your PC. (Hardware Review)
(AlarmCard from The AlarmCard Co.) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: The AlarmCard Co. (manufactures).
Product: AlarmCard (Circuit board).
Topic: Evaluation
Microcomputers
Security Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p92(4).
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Title: The 5th annual all-printer review. (includes related article on
how printers were tested, and brief biographical sketches of the
reviewers)
Author: Dickinson, John; Izarek, Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Printers
Evaluation
Benchmarks
Source Code
Testing
Office Equipment
Dot-Matrix Printers
Laser Printers.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p96(6).
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Title: The PC Magazine printer guide. (directory)
Author: ...no byline
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Descriptors..
Topic: Directories
Printers
Performance Measurement
Evaluation
Testing
Manufacturers
Print Rate
Laser Printers.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p109(36).
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Title: Laser printers: another year older, another year wiser. (Hardware
Review) (overview to evaluations of 28 laser printers)(includes
related article on the QMS ColorScript 100, and articles on the
science of page printing, costs of printer operation, laser
emulation, editor's choice, and malfunctioning printers)
(evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: Blaser Industries Inc. (manufactures)
Brother International Corp. (manufactures)
Canon U.S.A. Inc. (manufactures)
Citizen America Corp. (manufactures)
C. Itoh Electronics Inc. (manufactures)
Dataproducts Corp. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Kyocera Unison Inc. (manufactures)
Office Automation Systems Inc. (manufactures)
AEG Olympia Inc. (manufactures)
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Panasonic Industrial
QMS Inc. (manufactures)
Qume Corp. (manufactures)
Sharp Electronics Corp. (manufactures)
Star Micronics America Inc. (manufactures)
Tandy Corp. (manufactures)
Taxan USA Corp. (manufactures)
Texas Instruments Inc. (manufactures)
Toshiba America Inc. (manufactures)
Acer Technologies Corp. (manufactures)
Alps America Inc. (manufactures)
Apple Computer Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Acer Technologies LP-76 (Computer printer)
Alps America LPX600 (Computer printer)
Apple LaserWriter II NT (Computer printer)
Apple LaserWriter II NTX (Computer printer)
Blaser Industries BlaserStar 2 (Computer printer)
Brother International HL-8 (Computer printer)
Canon LBP-8IIT (Computer printer)
Citizen America Overture 110 (Computer printer)
C Itoh Jet-Setter II (Computer printer)
C. Itoh LIPS II (Computer printer)
Dataproducts LZR 1260 (Computer printer)
IBM 4216 Personal Pageprinter 020 (Computer printer)
Kyocera F1000A (Computer printer)
Office Automation Systems Laserpro Gold Express (Computer
Office Automation Systems LaserPro 1510R (Computer printer)
Olympia LaserStar 6 (Computer printer)
Panasonic KX-P4450 Laser Partner (Computer printer)
QMS Kissplus 30 (Computer printer)
QMS PS-810 (Computer printer)
Qume CrystalPrint Series II (Computer printer)
Qume CrystalPrint WP (Computer printer)
Qume ScripTEN (Computer printer)
Sharp JX-9300 (Computer printer)
Star Micronics Star LaserPrinter 8 (Computer printer)
Tandy LP1000 (Computer printer)
Taxan Crystal Jet (Computer printer)
Texas Instruments OmniLaser 2106 (Computer printer)
Toshiba PageLaser 12 (Computer printer).
Topic: Laser printers
Evaluation
Manufacturers
Print Rate.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p225(52).
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Title: Dot matrix printers: the market matures. (Hardware Review)
(overview to evaluations on 60 dot-matrix printers)(includes
related article on editor's choice, and an explanation of the dot
matrix grid) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John; Izarek, Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Alps America Inc. (manufactures)
Advanced Matrix Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Brother International Corp. (manufactures)
Canon U.S.A. Inc. (manufactures)
Citizen America Corp. (manufactures)
C. Itoh Electronics Inc. (manufactures)
Copal USA Inc. (manufactures)
Dataproducts Corp. (manufactures)
Diconix Inc. (manufactures)
Epson America Inc. (manufactures)
Fujitsu America Inc. (manufactures)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures).
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Infoscribe Inc. (manufactures)
Mannesmann Tally Corp. (manufactures)
NEC Information Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Okidata Corp. (manufactures)
Relisys (manufactures)
Seikosha America Inc. (manufactures)
Star Micronics America Inc. (manufactures)
Tandy Corp. (manufactures)
Texas Instruments Inc. (manufactures)
Toshiba America Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Toshiba P351SX (Computer printer)
Alps America Allegro 24 (computer printer)
Alps America ASP1000 (Computer printer)
Alps America P2424C (Computer printer)
Advanced Matrix Technology AMT Accel-500 (Computer printer)
Brother International M-1724L (Computer printer)
Brother International M-2518 (Computer printer)
Canon BJ-130 (Computer printer)
Citizen MSP-40 (Computer printer)
Citizen MSP-55 (Computer printer)
C. Itoh CI-2500 (Computer printer)
Citizen America Tribute 124 (Computer printer)
Copal Writehand 5930 (Computer printer)
Copal Writehand 6730 (Computer printer).
Dataproducts SI 480 (Computer printer)
Dataproducts 8070 Plus (Computer printer)
Dataproducts 9044 (Computer printer)
Diconix 300 (Computer printer)
Diconix 300W (Computer printer)
Epson FX-850 (Computer printer)
Epson FX-1050 (Computer printer)
Epson DFX-5000 (Computer printer)
Epson LQ-500 (Computer printer)
Epson LQ 950 (Computer printer)
Epson LQ-2550 (Computer printer)
Fujitsu DL5600 (Computer printer).
HP DeskJet (Computer printer)
HP RuggedWriter (Computer printer)
IBM Proprinter II XL (Computer printer)
IBM Quickwriter (Computer printer)
IBM Proprinter III (Computer printer)
IBM Proprinter III XL (Computer printer)
Infoscribe 1100 (Computer printer)
Infoscribe 1400 (Computer printer)
Mannesmann Tally 222 (Computer printer)
Mannesmann Tally 230-24 (Computer printer)
Mannesmann Tally 340 (Computer printer)
NEC Pinwriter 2200 (Computer printer).
NEC Pinwriter 5200 (Computer printer)
Okidata Microline 320 (Computer printer)
Okidata Microline 321 (Computer printer)
Okidata Microline 390 (Computer printer)
Okidata Microline 391 (Computer printer)
Okidata Microline 393C (Computer printer)
Relisys RP1814 (Computer printer)
Relisys RP2410 (Computer printer)
Relisys VP1821 (Computer printer)
Seikosha America SBP-10AI (Computer printer)
Seikosha America SL-130AI (Computer printer)
Star Micronics NB 24-10 (Computer printer)
Star Micronics NR-10 (Computer printer).
Star Micronics NX-1000 (Computer printer)
Star Micronics NX-2400 (Computer printer)
Tandy DMP 106 (Computer printer)
Tandy DMP 440 (Computer printer)
Tandy DMP 2120 (Computer printer)
Texas Instruments Omni 800 875 (Computer printer)
Texas Instruments Omni 800 877 (Computer printer)
Toshiba P321SLC (Computer printer).
Topic: Dot-Matrix Printers
Manufacturers
Evaluation
Print Rate
Emulation.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p274(2).
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Title: Epson LQ-950. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Company: Epson America Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Epson LQ 950 (Computer printer).
Topic: Dot-Matrix Printers
Evaluation
Print Rate
Emulation
Spreadsheets.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p504(1).
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Title: Unlock Gamemaster: setting free the games. (Software Review)
(After Hours)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: TranSec Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Unlock Gamemaster (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p504(1).
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Title: Pinball Wizard demands quick flicks of supple wrists. (Software
Review) (After Hours)
Author: Burke, Fredric.
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Descriptors..
Company: Accolade Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Pinball Wizard (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Computer Games.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p505(1).
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Title: Lucasfilm's Maniac Mansion adds a new twist to on-line adventure.
(Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Losee, Stephanie K.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lucasfilm Ltd. (manufactures).
Product: Maniac Mansion (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Computer Games.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p506(1).
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Title: To catch a king: east meets west in the game of chess. (Software
Review) (After Hours)
Author: Nisonoff, Robert; Ricks, M. Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Cube Microsystems (manufactures)
Leong Jacobs Inc. (manufactures).
Product: EGA Chess (computer program) (evaluation)
Xian (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 31 1988 v7 n18 p508(1).
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Title: Into the wild blue yonder with Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0.
(Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Flight Simulator (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation
Simulation.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p33(2).
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Title: Framework III strengthens modules, adds network support and
E-mail. (Software Review) (PC Magazine First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Ashton-Tate (manufactures).
Product: Framework III (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Integrated software
Desktop Organizers
Compatible Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p33(2).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: PackRat shortens PIM learning curve with predefined structure.
(personal information management) (Software Review) (PC Magazine
First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Polaris Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PackRat 1.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Information Resource Management
Desktop Organizers
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p36(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: $249 Pravda on CD-ROM: all the news that's officially fit to
print. (Hardware Review) (PC Magazine First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Alde Publishing Co. (manufactures).
Product: Pravda on CD-ROM (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
CD-ROM
Language Translation
Newspapers
Data bases.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p38(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: $59 SpinRite prevents hard disk data loss, optimizes hard disk
performance. (Software Review) (PC Magazine First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward; Stark, Craig L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Gibson Research Corp. (manufactures).
Product: SpinRite 1.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Error Checking
Benchmarks
Disk-Tape File Utilities
Comparison.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p43(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: OverDrive streamlines your multiple-document mail-merges in
WordPerfect. (Software Review) (PC Magazine First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Housman, Judy.
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Descriptors..
Company: TurboSoft (manufactures).
Product: WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software) (usage)
OverDrive 1.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Merge Sort
Word Processing
Add-In-On Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p43(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: 10-Net Plus: everything PC LAN can do plus E-mail and group
scheduling. (Software Review) (PC Magazine First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: 10net Communications (manufactures).
Product: IBM Token-Ring Network (Local area network) (usage)
10Net Plus-Token Ring Version (Local area network).
Topic: Evaluation
Local Area Networks
Electronic Mail Systems
Network Management Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p46(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: SoftJET: LaserJet screen preview utility. (Software Review) (PC
Magazine First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Theta Systems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: HP LaserJet Plus (Computer printer) (usage)
SoftJET (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Document Preparation
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p46(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Sysgen bridge-file-bridge-tape; a cure for the floppy-drive
blues. (Hardware Review) (PC Magazine First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Sysgen Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Sysgen Bridge-File (Disk storage device)
Sysgen Bridge-Tape (Tape storage device).
Topic: Evaluation
Disk-Tape File Utilities
Disk Storage
Tape Storage
Bridges (Connector)
Compatible Hardware.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Command Post takes tedium out of Windows with user-defined menus.
(Software Review) (PC Magazine First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Wilson WindowWare (manufactures).
Product: Command Post 4.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Menus
Utility Programs
Evaluation
Public Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Software du Jour gathers public-domain shareware greats on $30
compact disk. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Alde Publishing Co. (manufactures).
Product: Software du Jour (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
CD-ROM
Public Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: AskSam 4.0 adds Hypertext. (Software Review) (PC Magazine's First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: AskSam Systems (manufactures).
Product: AskSam 4.0 (Data base management system).
Topic: Evaluation
Query Processing
Data base management systems
Hypertext.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: A $59.95 Sideways challenger. (Software Review) (PC Magazine's
First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Software Toolworks (manufactures).
Product: Sideways (Utility program) (usage)
Twist and Shout (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Printouts
Document Preparation
Utility Programs
Compatible Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p56(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: IBM's mainframe-wise, PC-simple graphics. (Software Review) (PC
Magazine's First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: DisplayGraphics (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Graphics Software
Color
Micro-Mainframe Communication
Business Graphics.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p56(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: MyBase: simple database package that specializes in pocket-size
printouts. (Software Review) (PC Magazine's First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Useful Software Inc. (manufactures).
Topic: Evaluation
Data Bases
Utility Programs
Printouts.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p92(36).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Portables with desktop power. (Overview of 12 80286-based and
80386-based portable computers) (includes related articles on
favorite portable computers) (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Howard, Bill.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
DataWorld Inc. (manufactures)
Dolch Computer Systems (manufactures)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures)
Sharp Electronics Corp. (manufactures)
Toshiba America Inc. (manufactures)
Zenith Data Systems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Intel 80286 (Microprocessor) (usage)
Intel 80386 (Microprocessor) (usage)
Compaq Portable II (Portable computer)
Dolch P.A.C. 286-16 (Portable computer)
Compaq Portable III (Portable computer)
Compaq Portable 386 (Portable computer)
Dataworld Portacomp II (Portable computer)
Dolch P.A.C. 386-20C (Portable computer)
Mitsubishi Electronics America MP286L (Portable computer)
Sharp PC-7221 (Portable computer)
Toshiba T3200 (Portable computer)
Toshiba T5100 (Portable computer)
Zenith Data Systems SupersPort 286 (Portable computer)
zenith data systems turbosport 286 (Portable computer)
Zenith Data Systems TurbosPort 386 (Portable computer)
Zenith Data Systems Turbosport 286 (Portable computer).
Topic: Evaluation
Portable computers
Comparison
32-Bit
16-Bit.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p161(23).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Boosting performance with a well-ordered disk. (Overview of 13
hard disk utility programs) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: MLI Microsystems (manufactures)
Departmental Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Gold Bow Systems (manufactures)
SoftLogic Solutions Inc. (manufactures)
Timeworks Inc. (manufactures)
Design Systems Inc. Design Software Div. (manufactures)
Bridgeway Publishing Corp. (manufactures)
Paul Mace Software Inc. (manufactures)
Peter Norton Computing (manufactures)
Central Point Software (manufactures)
Polytron Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Disk Optimizer 4.0 (Utility program)
DOG: DIsk OrGanizer 1.01A (Utility program)
DOS Rx 1.3 (Utility program)
DS Optimizer 1.10 (Utility program)
FastTrax 3.8 (Utility program)
Mace Utilities 4.11 (Utility program)
Norton Utilities Advanced Edition (Utility program)
PC Tools Deluxe (Utility program)
PolyBoost II 2.03 (Utility program)
Power Tools 1.2 (Utility program)
SST: THe Seek Stopper 2.01 (Utility program)
Take Charge 1.1Z (Utility program).
Topic: Disk-Tape File Utilities
Fragmentation
Comparison.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p223(16).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Leveraging RAM with LIM 4.0. (Lotus-Intel-Microsoft memory
specification) (includes related articles on LIM emulation and
features) (Hardware Review) (overview to evaluations of nine
memory boards) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: AST Research Inc. (manufactures)
Boca Research Inc. (manufactures)
Intel Corp. (manufactures)
Micron Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Newer Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Orchid Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: AST Research Advantage Premium (Circuit board)
Boca Research Bocaram AT (Circuit board)
Intel Above Board PS-286 (Circuit board)
Micron Technology Memory Board (Circuit board)
Newer Technology Concentration (Circuit board)
Intel Above Board 2 (Circuit board)
Orchid Technology RamQuest II (Circuit board)
Orchid Technology RamQuest Extra (Circuit board)
AST Research Rampage 286 (Circuit board).
Topic: Memory Boards-Cards
Evaluation
Comparison
Add-In-On Memories
Hardware Selection
Enhancements
Cache Memory.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p404(1).
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Title: How to survive a week in Spain. (Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Roger Wagner Publishing Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Spanish for the Traveller (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Spanish
Spanish language
Educational Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p404(2).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Typing tutorials: tickling those keyboard ivories. (Software
Review) (After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Software Toolworks (manufactures)
QED Information Sciences Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Typing Made Easy (Computer program) (evaluation)
Typing Skill Builder (Computer program) (evaluation)
Typist (Computer program) (evaluation)
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Typewriters
Educational Software
Evaluation
Business education
Typewriting
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p406(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Putting your knowledge of French to the test. (Software Review)
(After Hours)
Author: Springer, P.J.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Lingo Fun Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Cloze Encounters in French (Computer program) (evaluation)
Le Grand Concours (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: French
Educational Software
Evaluation
Language Arts
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Oct 11 1988 v7 n17 p408(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Language software improves your ability to speak 'Deutsch'.
(Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Ricks, M. Stephanie.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Gessler Educational Software (manufactures).
Product: Tuco (Computer program) (evaluation)
National Foreign Language Examination (Computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: German
Evaluation
Educational Software
German language
Software packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p33(2).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: OS who? IBM DOS 4.0 brags new look, long-awaited features.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Somerson, Paul.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: MS-DOS 4.0 (Operating system).
Topic: MS-DOS
Evaluation
Operating Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p33(2).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: $395 Lotus Agenda: The 1-2-3 of personal information managers?
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Howard, Bill.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Agenda (Data base management system).
Topic: Software Packages
Evaluation
Data Base Management Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p36(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Office Works integrates message control, E-mail, group
scheduling. (electronic mail) (Software Review) (includes related
article on groupware) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Data Access Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Office Works (Computer network software).
Topic: Electronic Mail Systems
Evaluation
Software Packages
Multiuser Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p38(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Windows-286, -386: more usable memory, more printer drivers,
improved installation. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Windows-286 2.1 (Computer program)
Windows-386 2.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Windowing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p43(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: First Publisher adds speed, file import. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Hannotte, Dean.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Software Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
Product: PFS:First Publisher 2.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop Publishing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p43(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Readability analyzes your writing style.
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Scandinavian PC Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Readability (Computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Evaluation
Writing Skills
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p46(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Mitsubishi's MP286L: 12-MHz speed, dazzling screen display.
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Mitsubishi Electronics America MP286L (Portable computer).
Topic: Laptop Computers
Evaluation
16-Bit.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Browse and manage AutoCAD files, with or without AutoCAD.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Prosise, Jeff.
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Descriptors..
Company: Cyco International (manufactures).
Product: AutoCAD (Computer graphics software) (computer programs)
AutoManager (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Add-In-On Software
Computer-Aided Design
Computer graphics software.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: ScreenExtender: full-screen WordStar display.
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Stairway Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: WordStar Professional 4.0 (Word processing software) (computer)
programs.
Topic: Evaluation
Word Processing
Add-In-On Software
Utility Programs
Displays.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Microsoft's COBOL 3.0 brings mainframe compatibility to the PC.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Hummel, Robert L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: COBOL 3.0 (Compiler).
Topic: COBOL
Compilers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p56(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Utility provides 60-character filenames. (Extend-A-Name, from
World Software Corp.) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: World Software Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Extend-A-Name (Utility program).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Utility Programs
Evaluation
MS-DOS
Files
Memory-Resident Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p56(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: A mouseless menu for WordPerfect.
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Applause Software (manufactures).
Product: WordPerfect (Word processing software) (computer programs)
Perfect Addition (computer program) (product introduction).
Topic: Evaluation
Add-In-On Software
Utility Programs
Word Processing.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p109(39).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Desktop solutions. (Software Review) (overview of 18 graphics
software evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Ellison, Carol.
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Descriptors..
Company: Stella Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Ashton-Tate (manufactures)
Samna Corp. (manufactures)
Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
Digital Research Inc. (manufactures)
Micrografx Inc. (manufactures)
Software Clearinghouse Inc. (manufactures)
Software Publishing Corp. (manufactures)
Communication Dynamics Inc. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
Media Cybernetics Inc. (manufactures)
Computer Support Corp. (manufactures)
Zenographics Inc. (manufactures)
Advanced Graphics Software Inc. (manufactures)
Business and Professional Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Business Graphics II 2.02 (Computer graphics software)
Chart-Master 6.21 (Computer graphics software)
Decision Graphics 3.1 (Computer graphics software)
Draw Applause 1.0 (Computer graphics software)
Freelance Plus 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
The Gallery Collection 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
GEM Graph Presentation Pack 1.1 (Computer graphics software)
Graph Plus (Computer graphics software)
Graphstation 3.11 (Computer graphics software)
Harvard Graphics 2.1 (Computer graphics software)
Image Builder 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
Lotus Graphwriter II (Computer graphics software)
Microsoft Chart 3.0 (Computer graphics software)
Nimbus 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
Picture Perfect 4.0 (Computer graphics software)
Pixie 1.02 (Computer graphics software)
SlideWrite Plus 2.1 (Computer graphics software)
35mm Express 4.1 (Computer graphics software)
Business Graphics II 2.02 (Computer program)
Draw Applause (Computer graphics software)
Graphwriter II (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Graphics Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p112(2).
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Title: On with the show. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Kendall, Robert.
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Descriptors..
Company: General Parametrics Corp. (manufactures).
Product: General Parametrics ColorMetric 20 (Circuit board)
General Parametric ColorMetric 20 (Circuit board)
General Parametrics VideoShow 160 (Computer apparatus).
Topic: Presentations
Boards-Cards
Evaluation
Graphics Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p185(7).
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Title: Studio Solutions. (Software Review) (overview of three graphics
software evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Ellison, Carol.
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Descriptors..
Company: Execucom Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Kinetic Presentations Inc. (manufactures)
Zenographics Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Impressionist 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
Kinetic Graphics System 1.2G (Computer graphics software)
Mirage 5.1 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p221(7).
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Title: Adopting a graphics family. (Software Review) (overview of six
graphics software evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Raskin, Robin.
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Descriptors..
Company: Autographix Inc. (manufactures)
Genigraphics Corp. (manufactures)
Aztek Inc. (manufactures)
Management Graphics Inc. (manufactures)
Crosfield Dicomed Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Slideworks (Computer graphics software)
Presenter PC 3.0 (Computer graphics software)
Personal Business Slideware (Computer graphics software)
PCchart (Computer graphics software)
Graftime 1.1 (Computer graphics software)
Autographix AutoVisual (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Evaluation
Graphics Software
Presentations.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p400(1).
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Title: Eating healthy to stay fit: two programs help you keep track of
your daily diet. (Diet Analyzer, Nutrition Wizard) (After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Natural Software Ltd. (manufactures).
Product: Diet Analyzer (Computer program) (evaluation)
Nutrition Wizard (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software Packages
Evaluation
Nutrition
Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p401(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Willow: seven games in one small-screen adventure. (After Hours)
Author: Raskin, Robin.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mindscape Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Willow (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software Packages
Evaluation
Computer Games.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p401(1).
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Title: Reach for the stars: a guide to galactic expansionism. (After
Hours)
Author: Springer, P.J.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Electronic Arts Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Reach for the Stars: The Conquest of the Galaxy (computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software Packages
Evaluation
Computer Games.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p402(1).
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Title: Computer soma: two brave new programs help you sit back and relax.
(Conquering Stress, PC-Relax) (After Hours)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: KJ Software (manufactures)
Tru-Image (manufactures).
Product: Conquering Stress (Computer program) (evaluation)
PC-Relax (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software Packages
Evaluation
Stress.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 27 1988 v7 n16 p404(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Fitness software banishes boredom of riding a stationary bicycle.
(After Hours)
Author: Matzkin, Myron A.
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Descriptors..
Company: RacerMate (manufactures)
Calladyne Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Dynalink (Computer program) (evaluation)
RacerMate Challenge (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software Packages
Evaluation
Exercise.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p33(5).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Four 25-MHz trailblazers: dazzling speed, plenty of storage for a
price. (Hardware Review) (overview of four evaluations of 25-MHz
microcomputers) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Advanced Logic Research Inc. (manufactures)
Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Hertz Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 70 A21 (Microcomputer)
Advanced Logic Research Flexcache 25386 (Microcomputer)
Compaq Deskpro 386-25 (Microcomputer)
Hertz 386-25 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
Comparison
Processor Speed.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p33(2).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Sprint mimics word processors, packs host of powerful features.
(word processing software from Borland International Inc.)
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stinson, Craig.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Sprint (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Software Packages
Evaluation
Word processing software.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p43(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Paradox OS-2: a good reason to buy OS-2. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Paradox OS-2 (Data base management system).
Topic: OS-2
Evaluation
Relational DBMS.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p46(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: $299 handy scan provides line art and continuous-tone images for
the masses. (Handy Scanner HS-2000 from DFI) (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: DFI (manufactures).
Product: DFI Handy Scan HS-2000 (Scanning device).
Topic: Scanning
Evaluation
I-O Devices.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p46(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: IBM's 200MB write-once optical drive. (IBM 3363 Optical Disk
drive) (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stark, Craig L.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM 3363 (Disk drive) (Disk drive).
Topic: WORM
Evaluation
Disk Drives
Optical storage devices
Optical Disks.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Seiko CM-1430 monitor: a sharper, less-expensive alternative to
IBM'S 8514 display. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Company: Seiko Instruments U.S.A. Inc. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 (Microcomputer) (equipment and supplies)
Seiko CM-1430 Color Monitor (Video display module).
Topic: Monitors
Color
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: CrystalPrint WP: the advantages of a laser printer without the
cost. (from Qume Corp.) (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Qume Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Qume CrystalPrint WP (Computer printer).
Topic: Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Worldport 2400: speaker and indicator lights in a
shirt-pocket-sized modem. (from Touchbase Systems Inc.) (Hardware
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Marks, Howard.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Touchbase Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Touchbase WorldPort 2400 (Modem).
Topic: Modems
Evaluation
2400 Bps
Laptop Computers.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p56(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: PagePerfect desktop publisher boasts complete word processor
style sheets. (from IMSI) (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan; Wance, Laurie.
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Descriptors..
Company: IMSI Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PagePerfect (Computer program).
Topic: Software Packages
Evaluation
Desktop Publishing.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p56(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Lotus Value Pack zaps 1-2-3 copy protection. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lotus Development Corp. (product introduction).
Product: Value Pack (Computer program) (product introduction)
Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (computer programs)
Value Pack (Utility program).
Topic: New Product
Product Introduction
Utility Programs
Software Protection
Device Drivers
Spreadsheets
Add-In-On Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p115(35).
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Title: Compiling the facts on C. (Software Review) (overview of 13
evaluations of C compilers) (includes related articles on ANSI
standardization of C, terms used in C programming, programming
tools for C, the forthcoming Turbo C 2.0 compiler from Borland
International, and C programming with a laptop) (evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen Randy; Duncan, Ray; Greenberg, Ross M.;
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Descriptors..
Company: Manx Software Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Computer Innovations Inc. (manufactures)
C Ware Corp. (manufactures)
Ecosoft Inc. (manufactures)
Metaware Inc. (manufactures)
Lattice Inc. (manufactures)
Mark Williams Co. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures)
MicroWay Inc. (manufactures)
MIX Software Inc. (manufactures)
Borland International Inc. (manufactures)
Watcom Group (manufactures).
Product: Aztec C86 4.10c (Compiler)
C86Plus 1.1 (Compiler)
DeSmet DC88 3.1 (Compiler)
Eco-C88 4.0 (Compiler)
High C 1.4 (Compiler)
High C-386 (Compiler)
Lattice C 3.21 (Compiler)
Let's C 4.0.12 (Compiler)
Microsoft C (Compiler)
NDP C-386 1.4 (Compiler)
Power C 1.1 (Compiler)
Quick C 1.01 (Compiler)
Turbo C 1.5 (Compiler)
Watcom C 6.5 (Compiler).
Topic: Compilers
C Programming Language
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p166(2).
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Title: Interpreters: confronting the Turbo challenge. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Greenberg, Ross M.
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Descriptors..
Company: Gimpel Software (manufactures)
Rational Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Age of Reason (manufactures).
Product: C-Terp 3.0 (Computer program)
Instant C 3.0 (Interpreter)
RUN-C Professional 2.03 (Interpreter).
Topic: Interpreters
Evaluation
Comparison
C Programming Language.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p189(13).
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Title: Making connections: fast performance over telephone wire.
(Hardware Review) (overview of three evaluations of 10-Mbps
twisted-pair local area networks) (includes related article on
ARCnet over twisted-pair wiring) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
3Com Corp. (manufactures)
Synoptics Communications Inc. (manufactures).
Product: HP StarLAN 10 (Local area network)
Synoptics Lattisnet (Local area network)
3Com PairTamer 3C584 (Computer communications equipment)
3Com MultiConnect Repeater 3C588 (Computer communications
3Com LanScanner 3C587 (Test equipment, electronic).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Evaluation
Twisted Pair.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p213(23).
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Title: Removable mass storage: you can take it with you. (Hardware
Review) (overview of 13 evaluations of removable mass storage
devices) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt; Losee, Stephanie K.; O'Brien, Bill;
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Descriptors..
Company: Eastman Kodak Co. (manufactures)
Iomega Corp. (manufactures)
Qume Corp. (manufactures)
Aristotle Industries (manufactures)
Plus Development Corp. (manufactures)
ProStor Inc. (manufactures)
Tandon Corp. (manufactures)
Tradewinds Peripherals Inc. (manufactures)
Western-Dynex Corp. (manufactures)
SyQuest Technology (manufactures)
Sysgen Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Iomega Bernoulli Box II (Disk storage device)
Aristotle Industries Plato Hardpac 20 (Disk storage device)
Eastman Kodak Verbatim 12MB Internal Subsystem (Disk drive)
Qume Hyperflex HF24 (Disk drive)
Plus Development Passport (Disk drive)
ProStor TransPac (Disk drive)
Tandon Ad Pac (Disk drive)
Tradewinds Peripherals Traveldisk 10 1 (Disk drive)
Tradewinds Peripherals Traveldisk 22 2 (Disk drive)
Western-Dynex Datamodule (Disk drive)
Syquest Technology SQ555 (Disk drive)
Sysgen External DuraPak (Disk drive)
Sysgen Internal DuraPak (Disk drive).
Topic: Disk Drives
Removable Disk
Evaluation
Hard Disk
Cartridge Disk.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p444(1).
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Title: CD-ROM and roll: getting audio from your data drive. (CD-Play and
CD-AudioFile from Compact Disk Products Inc.) (Software Review)
(After Hours)
Author: Rose, Philip F.H.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compact Disk Products Inc. (manufactures).
Product: CD-Play (Computer program)
CD-AudioFile (Computer program).
Topic: CD-ROM
Music
Software Packages
Conversion
Evaluation
Disk Drives.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p444(1).
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Title: For Record Collectors: how to keep track of your stacks of wax.
(record cataloging database system from HomeCraft Computer
Products) (Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Olowacz, Paul V.
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Descriptors..
Company: HomeCraft Computer Products (manufactures).
Product: For Record Collectors (Data base management system).
Topic: Sound Recording and Reproduction
Libraries
Data Base Management Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p445(1).
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Title: Gunship: saving the world from the Red menace. (computer game
from MicroProse Simulations) (Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Pastrick, Greg.
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Descriptors..
Company: MicroProse Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Gunship (Computer program).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p446(1).
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Title: Making beautiful music with IBM's Music Feature card. (Hardware
Review) (After Hours)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM Music Feature (Circuit board).
Topic: MIDI
Music
Add-In-On Devices
Boards-Cards
Evaluation
Music Composition.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p446(1).
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Title: Getting started with MIDI: everything you need for $219. (Musical
Instrument Digital Interface) (MIDI Starter System from Music
Quest Inc.) (Hardware Review) (After Hours)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Music Quest Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Music Quest MIDI Starter System (Circuit board).
Topic: MIDI
Communications Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Sept 13 1988 v7 n15 p448(1).
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Title: Roland's desktop studio brings the sound of music to your PC. (PC
Desktop Music Studio from RolandCorp US) (Hardware Review) (After
Hours)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: RolandCorp US (manufactures).
Product: RolandCorp PC Desktop Music Studio (Circuit board).
Topic: Add-In-On Devices
Boards-Cards
Music
MIDI
Evaluation
Music Composition.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p33(2).
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Title: Compaq Deskpro 386 climbs to 25 MHz. (Hardware Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Compaq Deskpro 386-25 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p35(1).
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Title: IBM 16- and 20-MHz model 70s pack 80386 power, ESDI drives into
downsized chassis. (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 70-E61 (Microcomputer)
IBM PS-2 70-121 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p38(1).
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Title: Faster, leaner PS-2 Model 50Z. (Hardware Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 50 Z (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p43(1).
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Title: LaserTORQ: a laser-smart print buffer, and not a minute too soon.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: LaserTools Corp. (manufactures).
Product: LaserTorq (Utility program).
Topic: Laser Printers
Buffering
Spoolers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p43(1).
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Title: Forget-Me-Not utility puts your PC to work when you're at play.
(First Looks)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sterling Castle Software (manufactures).
Product: Forget-Me-Not (Utility program) (evaluation).
Topic: Desktop Organizers
Calendars
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p46(1).
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Title: Freedom Modem: 4,800 bps with error detection, no wires attached.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J. Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Commercial Resources Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Commercial Resources Communications Freedom Modem.
Topic: Modems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p48(2).
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Title: WordPerfect 5.0: was it worth the wait? (Hardware Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: WordPerfect Corp. (manufactures).
Product: WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p54(1).
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Title: Do-it-yourself electronic mail, no LAN required. (PC-tPost)
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Coker Electronics (manufactures).
Product: PC-tPost 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Electronic Mail Systems
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p56(1).
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Title: PageMaker goes professional. (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Kunkel, Gerard.
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Descriptors..
Company: Aldus Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Pagemaker 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop Publishing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p56(1).
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Title: Keeping tabs on NiCds. (nickel cadmium batteries) (Battery Watch)
(First Looks)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Traveling Software Inc. (manufactures).
Topic: Batteries
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p93(11).
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Title: Compaq's Deskpro 386S: less is more. (Hardware Review) (includes
related articles on Intel's 386SX chip and the secrets of how the
386SX came to be) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Compaq Deskpro 386S (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p115(38).
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Title: High-end CADD - expanding to new dimensions. (Software Review)
(overview to evaluations of 12 leading computer aided design and
drafting packages) (evaluation)
Author: Orr, Joel N.
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Descriptors..
Product: AutoCAD (Computer graphics software)
Arris (Computer graphics software)
AutoCAD 9 (Computer graphics software)
Cadkey 3.02 (Computer graphics software)
CADmax 3D 3.11 (Computer graphics software)
CADvance 2.01 (Computer graphics software)
DataCAD 3.5 (Computer graphics software)
Drawbase 1.04 (Computer graphics software)
FastCAD 1.21 (Computer graphics software)
MicroStation 2.1.3 (Computer graphics software)
Personal Designer 3.01 (Computer graphics software)
RoboCAD 4.1A (Computer graphics software)
VersaCAD Design 5.3 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: CAD-CAM
Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p205(6).
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Title: No-wait Laserwriters: Apple adds speed to the power of
PostScript. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Ellison, Carol; O'Brien, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Apple Computer Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Apple LaserWriter II NT (Computer printer)
Apple LaserWriter II NTX (Computer printer).
Topic: Laser Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p237(11).
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Title: Call accounting: tracking PBX costs. (Software Review) (overview
to evaluations of four telephone call cost accounting
systems)(includes related article on 12 criteria to look for when
choosing a call accounting system) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.; Campbell, Greg.
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Descriptors..
Company: Infortext Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Soft-Com Inc. (manufactures)
Xiox Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Scout 3.2 (Computer program)
On-Site Call Accounting System, OS-200 Standard 3.60 (Computer
TRU System 5.0 (Computer program)
Large Business Series Model 500 3.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Telephone Management Software
Accounting
Billing-Invoicing
Evaluation
PBX.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p263(18).
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Title: Pop-up help: instant answers at your fingertips. (Software
Review) (overview to evaluations of 12 memory resident help
programs for DOS, Lotus 1-2-3, and other applications)
(evaluation)
Author: Miller, Catherine D.
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Descriptors..
Company: Boston Documentation Design Inc. (computer programs)
Flambeaux Software (computer programs)
Aristo Computers Inc. (computer programs)
American Training International Inc. (computer programs)
Design Systems Inc. Design Software Div. (computer programs)
Help Software Inc. (computer programs)
Digital Learning Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Santa Rita Software (computer programs)
ComTrain Inc. (computer programs)
Diamond Touch Corp. (computer programs).
Product: DOS Help! (Computer program)
Boston Doc for MS-DOS Users (Computer program)
DOS Help! 3.3 (Computer program)
DOS-Helper 3.21C (Computer program)
DOS QuickRef (Computer program)
DS Help (Computer program)
Help-Pop-Help 2.01 (Computer program)
The Resident Expert System (Computer program)
Boston Doc for Lotus 1-2-3 (Computer program)
1-2-3 QuickRef 2 (Computer program)
Sherpa for 1-2-3 (Computer program)
Diamond Tips V2 (Computer program)
KeyNotes Associated Press Stylebook (Utility program)
Keynotes Writer's Handbook (Computer program)
Word QuickRef (Computer program).
Topic: Computer-Assisted Instruction
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p305(12).
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Title: Making connections: clustered CPUs. (Hardware Review) (overview
to evaluations of three clustered CPU systems networks)
(evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.; Adams, Walter.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Digital Corp. (manufactures)
Alloy Computer Products Inc. (manufactures)
Cubix Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Advanced Digital PC II Personal Network Station (Circuit board)
Alloy Computer Products PC-Slave-286 (Computer communications
Cubix Quicklink (Circuit board)
Cubix QuickLink IV (Circuit board).
Topic: Multiuser Microcomputers
Add-In-On Devices
Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p327(10).
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Title: Bring Harmony to your books. (with more than a dozen modules,
Open Systems' Harmony integrated accounting program can automate
an office on any budget) (Software Review) (The Price Waterhouse
Report) (evaluation)
Author: Dauphinais, G. William; August, Ray A.; Kneitel, Edward M.;
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Descriptors..
Company: Open Systems Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Harmony 2.05 (Computer program).
Topic: Accounting
Financial Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p524(1).
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Title: Letting Mentor be your guide. (Breakthrough! Mentor; Zig Ziglar's
Secrets of Closing the Sale; The WordPerfect VIP; The ABCs of
MS-DOS) (After Hours)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Profit Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Breakthrough! Mentor (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software Packages
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Add-In-On Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p526(1).
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Title: A Star Trekkin' space odyssey. (Space M+A+X) (After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Final Frontier Software (manufactures).
Product: Space M*A*X (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p526(2).
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Title: Sexu-Cation: the facts of life on-disk. (After Hours)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Datachem (manufactures).
Product: Sexu-Cation (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Educational Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p528(1).
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Title: The Seven Spirits of Ra: adventures in the land of the dead.
(After Hours)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sir-tech Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: The Seven Spirits of Ra (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Aug 1988 v7 n14 p530(1).
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Title: Full speed ahead: Test Drive lets you open up on the open road.
(After Hours)
Author: Rose, Philip F.H.
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Descriptors..
Company: Accolade Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Test Drive (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Automobiles
Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p33(2).
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Title: Toshiba 386-based T5100: heavy on performance, light on
convenience. (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: Toshiba Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Toshiba T5100 (Portable computer).
Topic: Laptop Computers
Evaluation
Processor Speed.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p33(2).
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Title: IZE: links to applications add new twist to managing free-form
text. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Persoft Inc. (manufactures).
Product: IZE (Utility program).
Topic: Information Resource Management
Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p34(2).
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Title: Agenda: Lotus' answer to information management. (Software
Review)
Author: Howard, Bill.
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Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p36(1).
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Title: Emerald Bay and Eagle: the new breed of database manager, almost.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (Includes related article on
distributed data processing) (evaluation)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: Migent Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Eagle (Data base management system)
Emerald Bay (Data base management system).
Topic: Data Base Management Systems
Evaluation
Distributed Processing.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p43(1).
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Title: Dan Bricklin's Demo II adds image capture, more programming
power. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Software Garden Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Dan Bricklin's Demo II Program 2.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Program Development Tools
Software.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p43(1).
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Title: CuRAM 80-8: 32-bit memory for PS-2 Model 80 with modem and port
options. (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Cumulus Corp. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 (Microcomputer) (aids and devices)
CuRAM 80-8 (Circuit board).
Topic: Evaluation
Memory Boards-Cards
Microcomputers
Micro Channel Architecture.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p46(1).
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Title: $95 GEM Scan: photograph to halftone, includes pixel editing.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Falkner, Mike.
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Descriptors..
Company: Digital Research Inc. (manufactures).
Product: GEM Scan 1.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Scanning
Image Processing
Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p46(1).
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Title: SolveIT challenges MathCAD. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Structured Scientific Software (manufactures).
Product: SolveIT 3.3 (Computer program).
Topic: Mathematical Software
Evaluation
Comparison
Calculators.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p48(1).
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Title: Draw Applause: dazzling special effects, meager import-export and
output support. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Drips, Mike.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ashton-Tate (manufactures).
Product: Draw Applause 1.0 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p54(1).
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Title: Northgate Power 386: premium performance at a bargain price.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: O'Brien, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Northgate Computer Systems (manufactures).
Product: Northgate Power 386 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
Comparison.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p56(1).
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Title: Tree86: mouse-minded hard disk organizer. (Software Review)
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Perratore, Edward L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Aldridge Co. (manufactures).
Product: Tree86 (Utility program).
Topic: Hard Disk
Utility Programs
Evaluation
Disk-Tape File Utilities.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p56(1).
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Title: $90 utility dresses up 9-pin print. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Image Computer Systems (manufactures).
Product: The Image Printing Utilities (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Fonts
Evaluation
Dot-Matrix Printers.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p93(18).
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Title: VGA boards enter the mainstream: nearing perfection. (Hardware
Review) (overview of nine evaluations of VGA boards) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Everex Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Everex Systems EVGA (Circuit board)
Intelligent Data Systems Intelligent VGA Board (Circuit board)
Orchid Technology Designer VGA (Circuit board)
Paradise VGA Plus Card (Circuit board)
Sigma Designs SigmaVGA-H (Circuit board)
Tatung Platinum Card (Circuit board)
Taxan Ultra-Grafix VGA 580 Card (Circuit board)
IBM 8514-A Display Adaptor (Circuit board)
IBM 8514 Memory Expansion Kit (Circuit board)
IBM 8514 (Video display module)
Tecmar VGA (Circuit board)
Video Seven Vega (Circuit board).
Topic: Video Boards
Add-In-On Devices
Color
Comparison
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p127(32).
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Title: PC communications comes of age. (Software Review) (overview of 21
evaluations of communications software with script languages.)
(evaluation)
Author: Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dynamic Microprocessor Associates Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Ascom IV (Computer program)
BitCom 3.5 (Computer program)
Boyan (Computer program)
Crosstalk Mk.4 (Computer program)
Crosstalk XVI (Computer program)
Freeway Advanced 2.2 (Computer program)
HyperAccess 3.25 (Computer program)
Lync 5.0 (Computer program)
MEX-PC 1.65 (Computer program)
Mirror II (Computer program)
Procomm (Computer program)
Procomm Plus (Computer program)
Professional-YAM (Computer program)
PTEL (Computer program)
Qmodem 3.1A (Computer program)
Relay Silver (Computer program)
Relay Gold (Computer program).
Topic: Communications Software
Evaluation
Comparison
Programming Languages.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p207(18).
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Title: Nine ATs compete for the market. (Hardware Review) (overview of
nine evaluations of AT compatible microcomputers) (evaluation)
Author: Willmott, Donald P.
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Descriptors..
Company: Amdek Corp. (manufactures)
American Mitac Corp. (manufactures)
Arche Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
CORE International (manufactures)
Dataworld (manufactures)
Epson America Inc. (manufactures)
Hyundai Electronics America (manufactures)
Kaypro Corp. (manufactures)
Star Industries Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Amdek System 286A (Microcomputer)
Mitac Paragon 286F (Microcomputer)
Arche Rival 286 (Microcomputer)
Core ATomizer (Microcomputer)
Dataworld Data 286 (Microcomputer)
Epson Equity II Plus (Microcomputer)
Hyundai Super-286C (Microcomputer)
Kaypro 286i (Microcomputer)
Star Industries AT 286 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Evaluation
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p251(41).
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Title: Scientific word processors: formulas for success. (contains
related articles on seeking the right formula for character
selection and layout options, Lotus Manuscript, the performance
tests used for these evaluations, and the editor's choice)
(Software Review) (overview of 12 scientific and technical word
processor evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Company: Design Enterprises of San Francisco (computer programs)
Horstmann Software Design Corp. (computer programs)
Peregrine Falcon Co. (computer programs)
Wadsworth & Brooks-Cole Advanced Books & Software (computer)
Personal TEX Inc. (computer programs)
Scroll Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Spellbinder Software (computer programs)
TCI Software Research Inc. (computer programs)
Goldstein Software Inc. (computer programs)
CMI Software (computer programs)
Lifetree Software Inc. (computer programs)
MARC Software International (computer programs).
Product: Alexander (Word processing software)
ChiWriter 2.5 (Word processing software)
The Egg (Word processing software)
EXP 1.11 (Word processing software)
PCTeX 2.1 (Word processing software)
PS 1.4 (Word processing software)
Spellbinder Scientific 6.03 (Word processing software)
T3 (Word processing software)
Tech-Word 1.09F (Word processing software)
TechWriter 3.0 (Word processing software)
Total Word 1.0 (Word processing software)
WordMarc Composer 86.0908C2 (Word processing software).
Topic: Scientists
Word Processing
Word Processing Equipment
Evaluation
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p521(1).
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Title: Stretch away your stress with pop-up exercise. (After Hours)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: FB Systems Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Bob and Jean Anderson's Computer Stretches (Computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: Software
Exercise
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p522(2).
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Title: Genealogy. (PC-based genealogy software programs) (After Hours)
Author: Isenring, Diana; Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Commsoft (computer programs)
Quinsept Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Family Roots (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Software
Evaluation
Genealogy.
Journal: PC Magazine July 1988 v7 n13 p524(1).
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Title: Hit the hustings, shake some hands, and you could be president.
(Campaign promises) (After Hours)
Author: Izarek, Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Front Runner Software (computer programs).
Product: Campaign Promises (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p36(1).
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Title: Antivirus programs fight data loss. (vaccine programs) (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: FoundationWare (computer programs)
Paul Mace Software Inc. (computer programs)
WorldWide Data (computer programs).
Product: Vaccine 1.2 (Utility program)
Mace Vaccine (Utility program)
Vaccine 2.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Computer Crime
Data Security
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p38(1).
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Title: Professional Write upgrade adds document conversion, font
support. (Professional Write 2.0) (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Software Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Professional Write 2.0 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Enhancements
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p38(1).
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Title: Reference File ties database to hotkey. (Software Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Reference Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Reference File (Data base management system).
Topic: Data Base Management Systems
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p43(1).
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Title: File transfer programs bridge the gap between DOS and Mac.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compatible Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Traveling Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: QuickShare (Utility program)
Lap-Link Mac (Utility program).
Topic: File Transfer
Connectivity
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p46(1).
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Title: Directory Assistance for file management. (Software Review)
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Individual Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Directory Assistance 1.1B (Utility program).
Topic: MS-DOS
File Management
File Organization
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p46(1).
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Title: Pacesetter 386 offers easy upgrade. (Software Review) (First
Looks)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: CompuSystems Inc (manufactures).
Product: CompuSystems Pacesetter 386 (Circuit board) (evaluation).
Topic: Add-In-On Devices
Boards-Cards
Expansion Processor Units
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p48(1).
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Title: Tandon's Pac 286 Plus: 10-MHz speed, removable hard disks in a
compact box. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Product: Tandon Pac 286 Plus (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p54(1).
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Title: Mach 20 provides 80286 power, megamemory, a new controller.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Mach 20 (Circuit board).
Topic: Expansion Processor Units
Evaluation
Boards-Cards.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p56(1).
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Title: Pageview brings full WYSIWYG page preview to Microsoft Word
documents. (what you see is what you get) (Software Review)
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Pageview (Computer program).
Topic: Word Processing
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p56(1).
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Title: $70 program simplifies expense tracking. (Software Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Danart Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Expense Master (Computer program).
Topic: Expense Accounts
Time and Client Billing.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p93(26).
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Title: 20-MHz 386s hustle with muscle. (overview to evaluations of 11
microcomputers)(includes related articles on disk and memory
caching to increase performance speed and PC Labs benchmark
testing update) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Logic Research Inc. (manufactures)
American Mitac Corp. (manufactures)
CORE International (manufactures)
Herko Electronics Inc. (manufactures)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
IDR Inc. (manufactures)
Logix Microcomputer (manufactures)
Micro 1 (manufactures)
Proteus Technology Corp. (manufactures)
VIPC Computers Corp. (manufactures).
Product: HP Vectra RS-20 (Microcomputer)
Advanced Logic Research FlexCache 20386 (Microcomputer)
Advanced Logic Research ALR 386-220 (Microcomputer)
American Mitac Paragon 386 (Microcomputer)
Core International ATomizer 386-20 (Microcomputer)
Herko Electronics HEI Turbo 386 (Microcomputer)
IDR 386 Workstation (Microcomputer)
Logix Microcomputer LGX 386 (Microcomputer)
Micro 1 Power 386 (Microcomputer)
Proteus 386 A-20 (Microcomputer)
VIPC Computers 386 Colossus (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p167(23).
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Title: Getting the fax. (fax boards for PCs) (overview to ten
evaluations of facsimile add-in boards for PCs)(includes related
article on alternatives to fax boards) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.; Ellison, Carol.
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Descriptors..
Company: American Data Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Brooktrout Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Complete PC Inc. (manufactures)
Datacopy Corp. (manufactures)
Dest Corp. (manufactures)
GammaLink Inc. (manufactures)
Microlink Industries Ltd. (manufactures)
OAZ Communications Inc. (manufactures)
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Panasonic Industrial
Quadram Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Dest EZ-Fax (Circuit board)
Brooktrout Technology Fax-Mail 96 (Facsimile computer board)
GammaLink Sychronous Communications GammaFax 3.4A (Circuit board).
Topic: Facsimile
Add-In-On Devices
Telecommunications
Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p213(30).
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Title: Reading between the lines. (bar code systems) (Hardware Review)
(overview to evaluations of 27 bar code readers) (evaluation)
Author: Halliday, Caroline.
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Descriptors..
Company: Accu-Sort Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Aedex Corp. (manufactures)
Bar-Code Inc. (manufactures)
Barcode Industries Inc. (manufactures)
Computer Identics Corp. (manufactures)
Control Module Inc. (manufactures)
Databar Corp. (manufactures)
Datalogic Optic Electronics (manufactures)
Industrial Computer Source (manufactures)
International Technologies and Systems Corp. (manufactures)
KD Associates (manufactures)
MSI Data Corp. (manufactures)
Newer Technology Inc. (manufactures)
PERCON (Peripheral Connections Inc.) (manufactures)
Seagull Scientific Systems (manufactures)
SysCode Inc. (manufactures)
TPS Electronics (manufactures)
Videx Inc. (manufactures)
Welch Allyn Inc. (manufactures)
Worthington Data Solutions (manufactures).
Product: Accu-Sort Systems 4110 Wedge (Scanning device)
Accu-Sort Systems 4410 Wedge (Scanning device)
Aedex BCD-200 (Scanning device)
Aedex BCS-125SPC (Scanning device)
Aedex MSR100-MBR150 (Scanning device)
Bar Code BC 105 IBM FOX (Scanning device)
Bar Code BC 110 AT FOX (Scanning device)
Barcode Industries Mindreader MRE-23R (Scanning device)
Barcode Industries MiniBar (Scanning device)
Barcode Industries Mindreader MR-210SP (Scanning device)
Computer Identics's Scanstar PC Bar Code Reader (Scanning device)
Control Module 1374 Bar Code Reader (Scanning device)
Databar DBR 801 (Scanning device)
Databar 4550 Keyboard Emulator (Scanning device)
Datalog Optic Electronics Datapen DP-0107 (Scanning device)
Industry Computer Source ICS BCS-150 (Scanning device)
KD Associates CYC-IB (Scanning device)
International Technologies and Systems PC-Wand (Scanning device)
MSI Data Datawand II (Scanning device)
MSI Data Datawell II (Scanning device)
Newer Technology Sceptre (Scanning device)
Percon E-Z-Reader (Scanning device)
Seagull Scientific Systems BCR-1000 Bar Code Reader (Scanning
SysCode BarBoard (Scanning device)
TPS Electronics PC-3000 (Scanning device)
TPS Electronics PC-300 (Scanning device)
Videx TimeWand (Scanning device)
Welch Allyn HBD-100 Bar Code Board (Scanning device)
Welch Allyn HBD-PC Bar Code Data Entry Interface (Scanning
Worthington Data Solutions WDP Combo Reader (Scanning device).
Topic: Bar-Code Scanners
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p406(1).
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Title: Space Quest II: attack of the pushy insurance salesmen. (After
Hours)
Author: Losee, Stephanie K.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sierra On-Line Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Space Quest II (Computer game) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p408(1).
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Title: This is your life meets the march of time - on disk. (Special
Days - Footprints in History) (After Hours)
Author: Olowacz, Paul V.
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Descriptors..
Company: The Salinon Corp. (computer programs).
Product: Special Days (computer program) (evaluation)
Footprint in History (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Genealogy
Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p408(1).
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Title: High-tech sleuthing with Infocom's Sherlock (Sherlock: The Riddle
of the Crown Jewels) (After Hours)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Infocom Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels (Computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character)
Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 28 1988 v7 n12 p410(1).
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Title: Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum: MicroProse's Pirates! lets you roam
the Spanish main. (After Hours)
Author: Losee, Stephanie K.
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Descriptors..
Company: MicroProse Software Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Pirates! (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p33(3).
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Title: High performance, low prices from three new Dell desktop
machines. (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Dell Computer 310 (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer 220 (Microcomputer)
Dell Computer 100 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p33(2).
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Title: Paradox upgrade from Borland exploits the 80386. (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Paradox 386 (Data base management system).
Topic: Data Base Management Systems
Enhancements
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p34(1).
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Title: GrandView outliner integrates classic features and new tools.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Symantec Corp. Living Videotext Division (manufactures).
Product: GrandView (Computer program).
Topic: Outline Processors
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p38(1).
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Title: JetFont puts more spreadsheet on your page. (First Looks)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Computer Peripherals Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Computer Peripherals JetFont 123 Cartridge (Computer
apparatus) (evaluation)
HP LaserJet (Computer printer) (aids and devices).
Topic: Laser Printers
Spreadsheets
Add-In-On Devices
Printouts
Fonts
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p43(1).
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Title: Everex debuts fast, low-cost 386 machine. (Hardware Review)
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Everex Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Everex Systems Step 386-20 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p46(1).
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Title: CAE-SAR 386II breaks the 25-MHz barrier. (Hardware Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: CAE-SAR Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: CAE-SAR Systems 386II (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p48(1).
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Title: Pixie furnishes cheap, nearly idiot-proof presentation graphics.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Howard, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Zenographics Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Pixie (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Presentations
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p54(1).
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Title: Time Line 3.0 adds outliner, cost tracking. (Software Review)
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Symantec Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Time Line 3.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Project Management
Outline Processors
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p54(1).
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Title: Dac-Easy Light: accounting without tears. (First Looks)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dac Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Dac-Easy Light (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Accounting
Financial Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p56(1).
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Title: DesignCAD 3-D offers true 3-D drafting and shading for $300.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: American Small Business Computers Inc. (manufactures).
Product: DesignCAD 3-D (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
CAD-CAM
Three-Dimensional Graphics
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p117(33).
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Title: A field guide to LAN operating systems. (Software Review) (one of
five related articles on connectivity)(overview article to
evaluations of 12 local area network operating system software
packages)(includes related article on networking's necessary
hardware) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J.,Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: EasyNet Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Artisoft Inc. (manufactures)
Univation Inc. (manufactures)
CBIS Inc. (manufactures)
Corvus Systems Inc. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Novell Inc. (manufactures)
Torus Systems Inc. (manufactures)
10net Communications (manufactures)
3Com Corp. (manufactures)
Sun Microsystems Inc. TOPS (manufactures)
Western Digital Corp. (manufactures)
Banyan Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: LifeNet 2.5 (Computer network software)
EasyNet (Computer network software)
LANtastic Network Operating System 2.0 (Computer network
Network-OS (Computer network software)
Omninet PC-NOS 1.1 (Computer network software)
PC Local Area Network Program 1.20 (Computer network software)
SFT NetWare 2.1 (Computer network software)
Tapestry (Computer network software)
10NET 3.3 (Computer network software)
3+Share 1.3 (Computer network software)
TOPS 2.0 (Computer network software)
ViaNet Networking Operating System (Computer network software)
VINES 2.11 (Computer network software).
Topic: Network Management Software
Local Area Networks
Operating Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p195(21).
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Title: Workgroup productivity boosters. (Software Review) (one of five
related articles on connectivity)(overview article to 17
evaluations of 17 LAN-oriented application packages) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: PCC-Systems (manufactures)
Spectre Software (manufactures)
JURISoft Inc. (manufactures)
Action Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Delta Technology International Inc. (manufactures)
Broderbund Software Inc. (manufactures)
Conetic Systems Inc. (manufactures)
KeyLogic Inc. (manufactures)
NCompass Software Inc. (manufactures)
Connect Computer Company Inc. (manufactures)
Bartel Software Inc. (manufactures)
Deere Soft Inc. (manufactures)
Brightwork Software (manufactures)
Consumers Software Inc. (manufactures)
FutureSoft Inc. (manufactures)
R+R Associates Inc. (manufactures)
Leader Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Command Performance (Computer program)
cc:Mail LAN Package (Computer program)
CompareRite 2.0 (Computer program)
The Coordinator 1.5N (Computer program)
Direct Net (Computer program)
ForComment 1.14 (Computer program)
Higgins 2.2 (Computer program)
LANBatch 2.0 (Utility program)
Lanscape 1.1 (Computer program)
LANscope (Computer network software)
Le Menu, Network Version 3.1 (Computer program)
Magic Menu (Computer program)
NETmanager (Computer network software)
The Network Courier Inter-Network Version (Computer program)
Right Hand Man 4.1 (Computer program)
Shoebox 3 2.2 (Computer program)
Workstation Wizard (Computer program)
LANWatch (Computer network software).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Productivity
Applications
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p247(17).
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Title: Administrative relief for LAN managers. (LAN utility programs for
network managers) (Software Review) (one of five related articles
on connectivity)(overview article to evaluations of eight LAN
utility programs) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Westcon Associates Inc. (manufactures)
3Com Corp. (manufactures)
Computer Communications Inc. (manufactures)
LAN Services Inc. (manufactures)
FTP Software Inc. (manufactures)
Blue Lance (manufactures)
Pacific Software (manufactures).
Product: Network Assistant (Utility program)
ARC-Monitor Plus (Utility program)
E-Monitor (Utility program)
EtherProbe (Utility program)
LAN MAP (Utility program)
LANWatch (Computer network software)
LT Auditor (Utility program).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Utility Programs
Network Management Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p321(7).
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Title: IBM's OS-2 programming tools. (Productivity)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Topic: OS-2
Program Development Tools
Evaluation
Comparison
How-To Information
Program Development Techniques.
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p437(1).
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Title: Play among the stars with Astroforum on CompuServe. (After Hours)
Author: Stark, C.E.L.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Information Services
Astronomy
On-Line
Evaluation
CompuServe (Information retrieval system).
Journal: PC Magazine June 14 1988 v7 n11 p440(3).
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Title: On-line chat services rekindle CB spirit, bring PC users
together. (After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Citizens Band Radio
On-Line
Information Services
Evaluation
The Source (Information retrieval system)
CompuServe (Information retrieval system)
GEnie (Information retrieval system).
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p33(2).
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Title: Zenith debuts the battery-powered TurbosPort-386, two new
laptops. (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Georgas, Nora.
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Descriptors..
Company: Zenith Data Systems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Zenith Data Systems SupersPort (Portable computer)
Zenith Data Systems Supersport 286 (Portable computer)
Zenith Data Systems Turbosport 386 (Portable computer).
Topic: Laptop Computers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p33(2).
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Title: AST Machine looks to future, remains compatible with past. (AST
Premium-386) (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (includes related
article on AST's SMARTSlot architecture) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: AST Research Inc. (manufactures).
Product: AST Research Premium-386 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p36(1).
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Title: Sorting out fact from fiction in the Apple-Microsoft lawsuit.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks)
Author: Dvorak, John C.
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Descriptors..
Company: Apple Computer Inc. (cases)
Microsoft Corp. (cases)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (cases)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (marketing).
Topic: Law Suit
Copyright
Software Publishers
Analysis.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p38(1).
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Title: Unconventional design yields mixed results in Amstrad laptop.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Amstrad Consumer Electronics PLC (manufactures).
Product: Amstrad PPC640 (Portable computer).
Topic: Laptop Computers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p38(1).
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Title: 3-2-1 Blastoff speeds recalcs. (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Dejean, David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Frontline Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (product enhancement)
3-2-1 Blastoff (Utility program).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Spreadsheets.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p43(1).
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Title: Symantec's new version of Q&A makes a good thing even better.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: Symantec Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Q and A 3.0 (Data base management system).
Topic: Data Base Management Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p46(2).
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Title: PC Magazine starts new on-line service. (includes related
articles, Giving PC Magazine a piece of your mind; How to join PC
MagNet; Finding the file you want on PC MagNet) (Software Review)
(First Looks)
Author: Barr, Christopher; Machrone, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Magazines
On-Line
Telecommunications.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p54(1).
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Title: DataLift data entry utility cleans up files and speeds
throughput. (DataLift 2.1) (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: Peoplesmith Inc. (manufactures).
Product: DataLift 2.1 (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Data Entry
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p56(1).
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Title: Volkswriter successor upholds tradition, adds publishing and
scientific features. (Total Word) (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lifetree Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Total Word (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Desktop Publishing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p101(18).
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Title: Software safety nets. (backup data management software) (Software
Review) (overview to evaluations of 16 software backup
programs)(includes related article on generational backup system)
(evaluation)
Author: DeJean, David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Gazelle Systems (manufactures)
Stok Software Inc. (manufactures)
Tallgrass Technologies Corp. (manufactures)
Software Integration Inc. (manufactures)
CORE International (manufactures)
Design Systems Inc. Design Software Div. (manufactures)
Fifth Generation Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Alps (manufactures)
Sterling Software Inc. (manufactures)
Tall Tree Systems (manufactures)
Westlake Data Corp. (manufactures)
Central Point Software (manufactures)
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (manufactures)
Micro Interfaces Corp. (manufactures)
Business Pro (manufactures)
United Software Security Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Fastback (Utility program)
Back-It (Utility program)
BackRest (Utility program)
BackTrack (Utility program)
Bakup (Utility program)
Corefast (Utility program)
DSBackup+ 1.10b (Utility program)
Fastback Plus (Utility program)
Fullback 3.0 (Utility program)
Intelligent Backup 2.2Q (Utility program)
JetDrive 3.50 (Utility program)
PC-Fullbak (Utility program)
PC Tools Deluxe (Utility program)
Pdisk 1.02.40 (Utility program)
Quiksave 2.20 (Utility program)
SavKey 3.03 (Utility program)
TakeTwo 1.2 (Utility program)
TakeTwo Manager 2.02 (Utility program).
Topic: Back-Up Copies
Back-Up Systems
Evaluation
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p139(12).
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Title: Hardware standbys: PS-2 tape drives. (Hardware Review) (overview
to evaluations of 13 PS-2 system tape drives)(includes related
articles on Image vs. file-by-file tape backup systems; finding
backup speed in software, not hardware; and the storage limits of
tape backup) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Alloy Computer Products Inc. (manufactures)
Archive Corp. (manufactures)
Cipher Data Products Inc. (manufactures)
CORE International (manufactures)
Emerald Systems Corp. (manufactures)
Everex Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Irwin Magnetic Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Maynard Electronics Inc. (manufactures)
Mountain Computer Inc. (manufactures)
Scientific Micro Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Tecmar Inc. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 (Microcomputer) (aids and devices)
Alloy Computer Products Tape System-2 (Tape drive)
Archive XL 3560 (Tape drive)
Cipher Data Products Cipher Systems PC-5125 (Tape drive)
Core International CT-250 (Tape drive)
Emerald Systems DOS 150-9007 (Tape drive)
Everex Systems Excel II Stream (Tape drive)
Everex Systems ST-60 (Tape drive)
Irwin Magnetic Systems 200P (Tape drive)
Maynard Electronics Maynard MaynStream (Tape drive)
Mountain Computer FileSafe Series 7120 (Tape drive)
Mountain Computer FileSafe Series 4720 (Tape drive)
Scientific Micro Systems Identica (Tape drive)
Tecmar QIC-125e (Tape drive).
Topic: Tape Drives
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p165(17).
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Title: King color: new printers banish black and white. (Hardware
Review) (overview to evaluations of eight ink jet and thermal
transfer color graphics printers)(includes related articles on
color laser printers and Mead Imaging's high resolution color
copying process) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: CalComp (manufactures)
Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures)
Mitsubishi International Corp. (manufactures)
Seiko Instruments U.S.A. Inc. (manufactures)
Tektronix Inc. (manufactures).
Product: HP PaintJet (Computer printer)
CalComp PlotMaster (Computer printer)
Mitsubishi G500 (Computer printer)
Mitsubishi G650 (Computer printer)
Mitsubishi Shinko CHC-335 (Computer printer)
Seiko Instruments TargaPlot 2 (Computer printer)
Tektronix 4693D (Computer printer)
Tektronix 4696 (Computer printer).
Topic: Ink-Jet Printers
Thermal Printers
Color
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p201(3).
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Title: Making way for VGA. (Hardware Review) (overview to evaluations of
15 vga monitors) (evaluation)
Author: Bican, Frank.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Electrohome Ltd. (manufactures)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
Logitech Inc. (manufactures)
Relisys (manufactures)
Nanao USA Corp. (manufactures)
NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. (manufactures)
Philips Electronics Corp. (manufactures)
Princeton Graphic Systems (manufactures)
Sony Corporation of America (manufactures).
Product: Princeton Graphic Systems Ultrasync (Video display module).
Topic: Monitors
High Resolution
Color
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p269(14).
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Title: Three 386s: stretching performance at 16 MHz. (Hardware Review)
(overview to evaluations of 386-based microcomputers from Wyse,
Mitsubishi and Zenith) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Wyse Technology (manufactures)
Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. (manufactures)
Zenith Data Systems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Zenith Data Systems Z-386 (Microcomputer)
Mitsubishi Electronics America MP 386 (Microcomputer)
Wyse Technology WYSEpc 386 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p428(1).
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Title: Fighting your way out of New York City. (Amnesia) (After Hours)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: Electronic Arts Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Amnesia (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p428(1).
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Title: Congressional Toolkit: how to give Washington a piece of your
mind. (After Hours)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: BJ Toolkit (manufactures).
Product: Congressional Toolkit (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: United States Congress
Legislature
Data Bases
Software Packages
Evaluation
Directories.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p430(1).
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Title: Mother Goose comes to life in brilliant color. (Mixed-up Mother
Goose) (After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sierra On-Line Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Mixed-up Mother Goose (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p430(1).
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Title: Dr. Shrink takes you on a voyage to the surface of your mind.
(Dr. Shrink) (After Hours)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Neuralytic Systems (manufactures).
Product: Dr. Shrink (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Psychology
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 31 1988 v7 n10 p432(1).
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Title: Mind Travels puts fun into learning French. (After Hours)
Author: Gavan, Peggy.
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Descriptors..
Company: HAS Ware (manufactures).
Product: Mind Travels (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: French
Educational Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p33(2).
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Title: Compaq's version of MS OS-2 offers IBM compatibility with few
extras. (includes related article,'MS' vs. 'IBM': deja vu with
OS-2) (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: MS Operating System-2 Standard Version 1.0 (Operating system).
Topic: Operating Systems
OS-2
Comparison
Functional Capabilities
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p33(2).
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Title: New DisplayWrite version: first mainstream application for OS-2.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: Displaywrite 4-2 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
OS-2
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p34(1).
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Title: Symphony 2.0 has stronger WP features. (Software Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Falkner, Mike.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Symphony 2.0 (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Integrated Software
Evaluation
Word Processing.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p34(1).
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Title: Slimmer Metro eats less RAM. (Lotus Metro 1.1) (First Looks)
Author: Dejean, David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lotus Development Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus Metro 1.1 (Utility program).
Topic: Memory-Resident Software
Desktop Organizers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p36(1).
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Title: Smaller, faster PostScript printer from QMS. (Software Review)
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: QMS Inc. (manufactures).
Product: QMS-PS 810 (Computer printer).
Topic: Laser Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p38(1).
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Title: Feature-packed desktop organizer lets you take charge of your PC.
(Take Charge) (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Departmental Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Take Charge (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop Organizers
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p38(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Choice Words utility integrates extensive dictionary, thesaurus.
(First Looks)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Proximity Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Choice Words (Computer program).
Topic: Thesauri
Dictionaries
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p43(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Procomm strengthens its script language, adds BBS features.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: ...no byline
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Descriptors..
Company: Datastorm Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Procomm Plus (Computer program).
Topic: Communications Software
Telecommunications
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p43(1).
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Title: File compression utility expands the capacity of your hard disk.
(Newspace) (First Looks)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Isogon Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Newspace (utility program).
Topic: Data Compression
Utility Programs
Evaluation
Hard Disk.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p46(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Quicksilver update improves performance, adds network support,
business graphics. (Quicksilver Diamond) (Software Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Wordtech Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Quicksilver Diamond 1.2 (Compiler).
Topic: Compilers
Evaluation
Programming Languages
Program Development Tools.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p48(1).
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Title: Paint program produces VGA graphics. (Deluxe Paint II) (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Taylor, Jared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Electronic Arts Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Deluxe Paint II (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
High Resolution
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p48(1).
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Title: Two new clip art programs provide ready-made art for business
graphics. (Publisher's Picture Paks, DeskTop Art) (Software
Review) (First Looks)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Marketing Graphics Inc. (manufactures)
Dynamic Graphics Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Publisher's Picture Paks
Desktop Art.
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation
Presentations.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p54(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: $99 CD-ROM: shareware grab bag on a disk. (The $99 CD-ROM)
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Alde Publishing (manufactures).
Product: The $99 CD-ROM (Computer program).
Topic: CD-ROM
Public Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p54(1).
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Title: (AT)BASE add-in improves database capabilities within Lotus
1-2-3. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Izarek, Stephanie.
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Descriptors..
Company: Personics Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
dBASE III (Data base management system) (aids and devices)
atBase (Data base management system).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Spreadsheets
Data Base Management Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p56(1).
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Title: Arts & Letters simplifies graphics, works with Windows, exports
files. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Computer Support Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Arts and Letters (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p56(1).
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Title: Instant Pages provides simple page layout with a reasonable price
tag. (First Looks)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Electronic Arts Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Instant Pages (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Page Sizing
Layout
Desktop Publishing
Evaluation
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p93(85).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Programmable databases: dBASE and its challengers. (Project
database 3) (overview to evaluations of 43 programmable database
managers)(part 3 of four parts) (evaluation)
Author: Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Product: dBASE III Plus (Data base management system)
Advanced Revelation (Data base management system)
B.O.S.S. 9.31 (Data base management system)
Clipper Summer '87 (Compiler)
Condor 3 2.20a (Data base management system)
DataEase 2.53 (Data base management system)
DataEdge 1.6 (Data base management system)
Dataflex 2.3 (Data base management system)
DB-Fabs 2.3d (Data base management system).
dbMAN 4.00U (Data base management system)
db (Vista III 3.0 (Data base management system)
dBXL Diamond Release 1.2 (Data base management system)
D the data language 2.6 (Data base management system)
filePro 16 1.01 (Data base management system)
Formula IV 1.19 (Data base management system)
FoxBase Plus 2.0 (Data base management system)
KnowledgeMan-2 2.01 (Data base management system)
Magic PC 2.36 (Data base management system).
NPL-R 3.1 (Data base management system)
The O'Hanlon Database Solution 3.4 (Data base management system)
Omnis Quartz 1.13 (Data base management system)
1 on 1 = 3!! (Data base management system)
Open Access II 2.05 (Computer program)
Paradox 2.0 (Data base management system)
pcExpress 1.5 (Data base management system)
Pc-Focus 3.0 (Data base management system)
PRODAS 3.2 (Data base management system)
Progress 4.2A (Data base management system).
Q-Pro-4 4.0 (Data base management system)
Quicksilver Diamond Release 1.2 (Data base management system)
Ramis-PC Workstation (Data base management system)
R:base for DOS (Data base management system)
The Smart Data Base Manager 3.1 (Data base management system)
Team-Up 2.0 (Data base management system)
VersaForm XL 4.2 (Data base management system)
VP-Info 1.4 (Data base management system)
Watfile-Plus 3.0C (Data base management system)
Zim 3.0 (Data base management system).
Topic: Relational DBMS
Evaluation
Programmable.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p275(20).
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Title: SQL: an emerging database standard for PCs. (Project database 3)
(overview to five SQL-based packages in the third of three part
series on evaluations of database packages)(includes related
articles with interview of inventor of relational databases, Dr.
Edgar F. Codd and his 12 rules for judging how relational a
database is) (evaluation)
Author: Shaw, Richard Hale.
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Descriptors..
Product: Professional Oracle 5.1 (Data base management system)
Informix-SQL 2.0 (Data base management system)
Ingres for PCs 5.0 (Data base management system)
Unify RDBMS 3.2 (Data base management system)
XDB-SQL 2.1 (Data base management system).
Topic: Structured Query Language
Data Base Management Systems
Evaluation
Relational DBMS.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p440(2).
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Title: Tetris: a challenge from the Soviet Union - the challenge is to
stop playing. (includes related articles with tips for playing
game) (After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Spectrum HoloByte Inc. (marketing).
Product: Tetris (Computer program).
Topic: Computer Games
Soviet Union
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p441(1).
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Title: Action games from the East. (Soko-Ban; Thexder) (After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Spectrum HoloByte Inc. (marketing)
Sierra On-Line Inc. (marketing).
Product: Soko-Ban (Computer program)
Thexder (Computer program).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation
Japan.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p442(1).
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Title: Seeing stars and suns on a color monitor. (Tellstar) (After
Hours)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Spectrum HoloByte Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Tellstar (Computer program).
Topic: Astronomy
Educational Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p442(1).
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Title: Geography basics: PC-Globe puts the whole world in your hands.
(After Hours)
Author: Price, Ilona.
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Descriptors..
Company: Comwell Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: PC-Globe (Computer program).
Topic: Geography
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine May 17 1988 v7 n9 p444(1).
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Title: Stickybear series turns the three Rs into run and games. (After
Hours)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Weekly Reader Family Software (manufactures).
Product: Stickybear Math (Computer program)
Stickybear Reading (Computer program).
Topic: Educational Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p33(2).
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Title: dBase IV getting a major overhaul and speed boost. (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ashton-Tate (manufactures).
Product: dBASE IV (Data base management system).
Topic: Relational DBMS
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p33(2).
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Title: New $725 R:base understands limited SQL and runs faster.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microrim Inc. (manufactures).
Product: R:base for DOS (Data base management system).
Topic: Relational DBMS
Evaluation
Structured Query Language.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p43(1).
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Title: 4Views plugs a slew of DBMS functions into your worksheets.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Adrian, Merv.
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Descriptors..
Company: Symantec Corp. Turner Hall Publishing (manufactures).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (product enhancement)
4Views (Data base management system).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Data Base Management Systems
Spreadsheets
Evaluation
Reports.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p43(1).
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Title: Graphics utility performs gray-scale conversions. (Collage)
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Inter Media Inc (manufactures).
Product: Collage (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Utility Programs
Evaluation
Desktop Publishing.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p46(1).
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Title: $100 Sourcer produces order out of chaos: disassembles, documents
machine code. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Hummel, Robert L.
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Descriptors..
Company: V Communications (manufactures).
Product: Sourcer (Computer program).
Topic: Disassemblers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p48(1).
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Title: Harvard Graphics 2.1 packs more features. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Juris, Robbin.
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Descriptors..
Company: Software Publishing Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Harvard Graphics 2.1 (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation
Charts
Business.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Plug-in PostScript for LaserJet II. (JetScript PostScript
Controller) (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Laser Connection Inc. (manufactures)
QMS Inc. (manufactures).
Product: HP LaserJet II (Computer printer) (product enhancement)
Laser Connection JetScript PostScript Controller (Circuit board).
Topic: Add-In-On Devices
Boards-Cards
Laser Printers
Evaluation
Page Description Languages.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p54(1).
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Title: Dialing into daily weather forecasts. (Accu-Weather) (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Metacomet Software Inc. (manufactures)
Accu-Weather Inc. (services).
Product: Accu-Weather Forecaster (Computer program).
Topic: Meteorology
Software Packages
Evaluation
Forecasting.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p54(1).
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Title: Reset switch thaws out frozen PCs. (Irata-Reset) (Hardware
Review)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Irata Systems (manufactures).
Product: Irata-Reset (Computer apparatus).
Topic: Microcomputers
Add-In-On Devices
Evaluation
Keyboards.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p54(1).
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Title: Best way yet to search PC Magazine. (Software Review)
Author: Zaino, Jennifer.
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Descriptors..
Company: PC-NDX (manufactures).
Product: PC-NDX (Computer program).
Topic: On-Line Searching
Indexing
Software Packages
PC Magazine (Periodical)
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p56(1).
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Title: Micrografx Designer: the best PC graphic design tool around.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Kunkel, Gerard.
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Descriptors..
Company: Micrografx Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Micrografx Designer (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p56(1).
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Title: Good Numbers smooths text file conversions. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Loshin, Peter.
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Descriptors..
Company: Creative Synergy Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Good Numbers 2.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Data Conversion
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p93(7).
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Title: IBM's PS-2 Model 80-111: a dream deferred. (Hardware Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 80-111 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
Performance Improvement.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p105(23).
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Title: Built for speed: 9,600-bps modems. (Hardware Review) (overview of
13 high-speed modem evaluations) (includes glossary of terms)
(evaluation)
Author: Marks, Howard; Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Product: Hayes V-Series Smartmodem 9600 (Modem)
Cermetek 9600E (Modem)
Telenetics 9600E (Modem)
Codex 2260 (Modem)
Data Race PC-Race 24-96 (Modem)
Fastcomm 2496-T (Modem)
Gandalf Access Series V.32 (Modem)
Microcom AX-9624c (Modem)
Racal-Vadic 9600VP (Modem)
Telebit TrailBlazer Plus (Modem)
Universal Data Systems V.32 (Modem)
U.S. Robotics Courier HST (Modem)
Ven-Tel Pathfinder 18K (Modem).
Topic: Modems
9600 Bps
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p153(27).
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Title: Relational databases: taking the middle ground. (Software Review)
(overview of nine non-programmable relational database management
system evaluations) (includes related article on relationality in
databases) (Project Database 3, part 2) (evaluation)
Author: Seymour, Jim; Alwang, Greg; Brown, Bruce; Emery, Kate;
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Descriptors..
Product: PowerBase 2.3 (Data base management system)
Cornerstone 5.21 (Data base management system)
Enrich 1.2 (Data base management system)
Files and Folders 1.17 (Data base management system)
Goldatabase 6.0 (Data base management system)
Nutshell Plus 1.0 (Data base management system)
Superbase Personal Relational Database System 1.0
Universal base Six (Data base management system)
Xtrieve 3.02 (Data base management system).
Topic: Relational DBMS
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p201(11).
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Title: Making connections: two Token-Ring alternatives. (Hardware
Review) (overview of two evaluations of alternative hardware
packages for IBM Token-Ring Networks) (includes related article
on 3Com Corp.'s TokenLink Plus network interface card)
(evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Proteon Inc. (manufactures)
Racore Computer Products Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Racore Lanpac 802.5 (Computer communications equipment)
Proteon ProNET-4 (Local area network).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Ring Networks
Cables
Evaluation
Communications Boards-Cards
Compatible Hardware.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p364(1).
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Title: A poolside program to keep swimmers in lane. (Peak Performance)
(Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Peak Performance (manufactures).
Product: Peak Performance: Swim (Computer program).
Topic: Data Base Management Systems
Sports
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p364(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Might and Magic: a long time ago in a land far, far away....
(Software Review) (After Hours)
Author: Losee, Stephanie K.
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Descriptors..
Company: New World Computing Inc (manufactures).
Product: Might and Magic (Computer program).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 26 1988 v7 n8 p366(1).
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Title: Getting to know your diet: a way to count calories and fat.
(Software Review) (includes related article on fast food calorie
content) (After Hours)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Concept Development Associates (manufactures).
Product: Take Charge of Your Cholesterol (Computer program).
Topic: Nutrition
Software Packages
Evaluation
Health.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p33(3).
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Title: SideKick Plus goes beyond traditional supporting role. (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Sidekick Plus (Computer program).
Topic: Memory-Resident Software
Desktop Organizers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p33(2).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Apple LaserWriters: faster PostScript printing for less.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Apple Computer Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Apple LaserWriter II NT (Computer printer)
Apple LaserWriter II NTX (Computer printer).
Topic: Laser Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p36(1).
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Title: The Seikosha SBP-10AI: at 421 cps, it's the fastest dot matrix PC
printer around. (characters per second) (Hardware Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Seikosha America Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Seikosha America SBP-10AI (Computer printer).
Topic: Dot-Matrix Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p38(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Funk utilities: lots of Lotus 1-2-3 tricks, if you've got the
memory. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Falkner, Mike.
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Descriptors..
Company: Funk Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Worksheet Utilities (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Add-In-On Software
Spreadsheets
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p43(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: OPTASM blazes past MASM's compiling performance; lacks for very
little. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: SLR Systems (manufactures).
Product: OPTASM (Computer program).
Topic: Compilers
Assemblers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p46(1).
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Title: PostScript special effects now made easy. (First Looks)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Corel Systems Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Corel Newfont (Computer graphics software) (evaluation)
Corel Headline (Computer graphics software) (evaluation).
Topic: Fonts
Graphics Software
Laser Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p46(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: 101 dBase tricks: something for everybody. (utility programs for
dBase) (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptors..
Company: Macropac International (manufactures).
Product: 101 Utilities for dBASE III Plus (Utility program).
Topic: Data Base Management Systems
Utility Programs
Add-In-On Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p48(1).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: DeskLink moves files between PCs over phone cord for $139. (First
Looks)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
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Descriptors..
Company: Traveling Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: DeskLink (Computer network software) (evaluation).
Topic: Connectivity
Communications Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p48(1).
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Title: QuickEntry simplifies dBase data entry. (First Looks)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: Fox and Geller Inc. (manufactures).
Product: QuickEntry (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Data Base Management Systems
Data Entry
Add-In-On Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p54(1).
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Title: Clipper dBASE compiling; finally in the Big Leagues. (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: Nantucket Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Clipper Summer '87 (Compiler).
Topic: Compilers
Evaluation
Data Base Languages.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p56(1).
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Title: Webster's Thesaurus pops up 4 million synonyms, no antonyms.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
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Descriptors..
Company: Simon and Schuster Reference Publishing Group. Simon and Schuster.
Product: Webster's Professional Thesaurus (Computer program).
Topic: Thesauri
Spelling Verification
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p56(1).
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Title: PopBASIC: shortcut to RAM-resident code. (First Looks)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hedge Systems (manufactures).
Product: PopBASIC 2.01 (Computer program).
Topic: BASIC
Memory-Resident Software
Program Development Tools
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p85(2).
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Title: The Z88: Sir Clive's latest pipe dream. (Cambridge Z88 portable
computer) (Sir Clive Sinclair) (Viewpoints)
Author: Manes, Stephen.
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Descriptors..
Product: Cambridge Z88 (Portable computer) (evaluation).
Topic: Portable Computers
Evaluation
Software.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p92(28).
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Title: Desktop publishing's inexpensive upstarts. (Software Review)
(overview to evaluations of six low and mid-level desktop
publishing packages) (contains related article on Microsoft
Windows as a desktop publisher) (evaluation)
Author: Goldberg, Cheryl J.
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Descriptors..
Product: Gem Desktop Publisher 1.0 (Computer program)
Byline 1.0 (Computer program)
PageBuilder 1.0 (Computer program)
NewsMaster 1.5 (Computer program)
Newsroom Pro (Computer program)
PFS First Publisher 1.01 (Computer program).
Topic: Desktop Publishing
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p155(46).
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Title: Flat-file databases: easy-to-use sophisticates. (Software Review)
(overview to 24 evaluations of flat-file database programs)(also
included two related articles on data base tricks and tips and an
evaluation of Lotus 1-2-3 data base module capabilities)
(evaluation)
Author: Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Product: Q and A (Data base management system)
Advanced DB Master 3.1 (Data base management system)
Alpha-three (Data base management system)
Apollo 3.0 (Data base management system)
C.I.P. 1C (Data base management system)
ClearCut 3.1 (Data base management system)
Courtney Database 3.0 (Data base management system)
Filebase 7.0 (Data base management system)
Filing Assistant (Data base management system)
FormManager II 3.3 (Data base management system)
Omnifile 2.0 (Data base management system)
Palantir Filer 2.0 (Data base management system)
Windows Filer 3.01 (Data base management system)
PC-File + (Data base management system)
Personal Decision Series - Data Edition 2 (Data base management
Personal Pearl (Data base management system)
PFS:Professional File (Data base management system)
Please (Data base management system)
Private Files 1.31 (Data base management system)
Rajan 5.2 (Data base management system)
RapidFile 1.2 (Data base management system)
Reflex: The Analyst 1.1 (Data base management system)
Sapana: Cardfile 1.03 (Data base management system)
Uni-File 5.24 (Data base management system).
Topic: Data Bases
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p259(9).
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Title: The transformers: 386-based turbo boards for XTs. (Hardware
Review) (overview of three 80386-based turbo boards that upgrade
XT PCs and a related evaluation of one 286-based turbo upgrade
board) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sota Technology Inc. (manufactures).
Product: SOTA Technology MotherCard 5.0 (Circuit board)
Applied Reasoning PC-Elevator 386 (Circuit board)
Intel Inboard 386-PC (Circuit board)
Quadram Quad386 XT (Circuit board).
Topic: Add-In-On Devices
Boards-Cards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p303(1).
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Title: Help file. (Software Review) (Command list for EDLIN line editor)
Author: ...no byline
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Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p420(1).
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Title: Twelve Metre Challenge: all the action with none of the sea
spray. (After Hours)(Sports)
Author: Losee, Stephanie K.
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Descriptors..
Company: Greylock Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Twelve Metre Challenge (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation
Yachts and yachting.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p422(1).
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Title: Maxx Yoke evens the odds with a touch of double-fisted realism.
(After Hours)(Games)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Electronic Arts Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Electronic Arts Maxx Yoke (Input-output device) (evaluation).
Topic: Joysticks
I-O Devices
Navigation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p424(2).
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Title: Check Mate keeps watch on your cash flow. (After Hours)(Personal
Finance)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
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Descriptors..
Company: ViewPoint Software Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Check Mate (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Checkbook Management
Personal Finance
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine April 12 1988 v7 n7 p426(2).
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Title: Managing Your Money at 4: slow but steady growth continued
unabated. (After Hours) (Personal Finance)
Author: Rose, Philip F. H.
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Descriptors..
Company: Meca Ventures Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Andrew Tobias' Managing Your Money (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Personal Finance
Evaluation
Financial Software.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p33(2).
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Title: IBM's 8514-A graphics: sharper, faster than VGA. (Hardware
Review) (PC Update) (evaluation)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM 8514-A (Circuit board)
IBM 8514 Memory Expansion Kit (Circuit board)
IBM Color Display 8514 (Video display module).
Topic: Video Boards
Add-In-On Devices
High Resolution
Video Display.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p33(2).
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Title: HP's 20-MHz 386 - a hefty 60 pounds with room for expansion.
(Hewlett-Packard) (Hardware Review) (PC Update) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures).
Product: Hewlett-Packard HP Vectra RS-20 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p34(3).
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Title: IBM's PostScript laser printer generates graphics pages and
headaches quickly. (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: IBM 4216 Personal Pageprinter (Computer printer).
Topic: Laser Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p38(1).
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Title: More Font Effects to dazzle the screen and printed page. (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: SoftCraft Inc. (manufactures)
Bitstream Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Font Effects (Computer program)
WYSIfonts! (Computer program)
Fontware Typeface Packages (Computer program).
Topic: Fonts
Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p43(1).
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Title: $195 Brief: the right tool for editing code. (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Marks, Howard.
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Descriptors..
Company: Solution Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Brief 2.01 (Utility program).
Topic: Programming Support
Editing
Program Editors
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p43(1).
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Title: C-Scape Library takes the C screen work out of your hands. (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen Randy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Oakland Group Inc. (manufactures).
Product: C-Scape (Utility program).
Topic: Program Development Tools
Programming Support
CProgramming Language
Evaluation
Screen Editors.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p46(1).
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Title: A suite of calculators: Dalin Wheels easy to use, expensive.
(First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dalin Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Professional Wheel 1.0 (Computer program)
Scientific Wheel 1.0 (Computer program)
Daily Wheel 1.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Calculators
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p46(1).
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Title: Ashton-Tate Free Space puts more in less. (First Looks.)
Author: Mendelson, Edwared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ashton-Tate (manufactures).
Product: Free Space (Utility program) (evaluation).
Topic: Data Compression
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p48(1).
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Title: The U.S.A. on CD: Windows on the World lets you customize maps,
build your own. (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
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Descriptors..
Company: Geovision Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Windows on the World GEOdisc U.S. Atlas (Computer program).
Topic: CD-ROM
Maps
Software Packages
United States
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p54(1).
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Title: Numerikeys brings extra keys to laptops. (Hardware Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Genest Technologies Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Genest Technologies Numerikeys (Input-output device).
Topic: Keypads
Laptop Computers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p54(1).
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Title: How to play the game: for managers only. (Game Plan 2.0)
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Taylor, William A.
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Descriptors..
Company: N. Dean Meyer and Associates Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Game Plan 2.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Expert Systems
Office Automation
Decision Support Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p56(1).
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Title: HP-16C emulator: it ain't pretty but.... (First Looks.)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: CalcTech (manufactures).
Product: XACT-16C (Computer program).
Topic: Calculators
Emulation
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p56(1).
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Title: FileScan: bureau of lost filenames. (First Looks.)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Panther Associates (manufactures).
Product: FileScan (Utility program).
Topic: File Management
Searching
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p56(1).
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Title: WordPerfect on a leash, part 2. (MouseMenus for WordPerfect)
(First Looks.)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: MouseMenus Inc. (manufactures).
Product: MouseMenus for WordPerfect (Computer program).
Topic: Add-In-On Software
Word Processing
Mice
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p93(30).
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Title: Planes, trains, & automobiles: 12 portables for the road.
(Hardware Review) (overview to 12 evaluations of portable and
laptop computers) (also includes related articles: 'Laptops on
the cutting edge' and 'The quest for the "least computer"' - a
look at the smallest computers available) (evaluation)
Author: Georgas, Nora.
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Descriptors..
Product: Compaq Portable 386 (Portable computer)
Zenith Data Systems Z-183 (Portable computer)
Compaq Portable 286 (Portable computer)
Dolch-Pack 386 (Portable computer)
Epson Equity LT (Portable computer)
Grid Systems GRiDCase 1530 (Portable computer)
Hewlett Packard HP Portable Vectra CS (Portable computer)
Kaypro 2000 Plus (Portable computer)
NEX MultiSpeed HD (Portable computer)
Sharp PC-4521 (Portable computer)
Sharp PC-7221 (Portable computer)
Toshiba T1000 (Portable computer)
Toshiba T1200 (Portable computer).
Topic: Portable Computers
Laptop Computers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p147(27).
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Title: Black-and-white monitors: the designer collection. (Hardware
Review) (overview to evaluations of 14 monochrome computer
monitors) (evaluation)
Author: Bican, Frank.
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Descriptors..
Product: Wyse WY-700 (Video display module)
Amdek 1280 (Video display module)
Conographic ConoVision 2800 (Video display module)
Cornerstone Technology Vista 1600 (Video display module)
Micro Display Systems MDS Genius (Video display module)
Moniterm Viking 1 (Video display module)
Moniterm Viking Portrait (Video display module)
NEC MonoGraph (Video display module)
NEC MultiSync GS (Video display module)
Princeton Graphic Systems LM-300 (Video display module)
Princeton Graphic Systems LM-301 (Video display module)
Sigma Designs LaserView Plus (Video display module)
Taxan Crystal View (Video display module)
Thomson 980W (Video display module).
Topic: Monitors
Monochrome
Evaluation
High Resolution.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p199(12).
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Title: The WORM turns. (New optical drives translate WORM technology
into high-capacity data storage machines.) (Hardware Review)
(Overview to evaluations of five Write-Once, Read-Mostly optical
drives)(related article on relationship of CD ROM and magnetic
storage media devices) (evaluation)
Author: Bican, Frank.
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Descriptors..
Product: Micro Design LaserBank 800 (Disk drive)
Information Storage 525WC (Disk drive)
Maximum Storage APX-3000 (Disk drive)
Optotech 5984 (Disk storage device)
N-Hance 525 (Disk drive).
Topic: WORM
Information Storage and Retrieval
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p227(8).
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Title: Making connections: Northern Telecom's Meridian LANStar PC.
(Hardware Review) (Connectivity) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Northern Telecom Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Meridian LANStar PC (Local area network).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Microcomputers
Connectivity
Multiuser Microcomputers
Evaluation
ISDN
Twisted Pair.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p370(1).
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Title: Bible studies: two programs that can help find the answers.
(After Hours)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Kingdom Age Software (manufactures)
Bookmaster Corp. (manufactures).
Product: God Speed (Computer program) (evaluation)
Bookmaster Bible (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Religion
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p372(1).
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Title: Putting NASA back on track for only $29.95. (Project Space
Station) (Games) (After Hours)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advantage International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Project Space Station (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation
Space Exploration.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p372(1).
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Title: A daily dose of wit at a bargain price. (Daily Features) (Art &
Leisure) (After Hours)
Author: Taylor, Jared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Channelmark Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Daily Features (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Calendars
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p374(1).
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Title: The leading role in a spy thriller: Border Zone presents three
possible missions. (Games) (After Hours)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Infocom Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Border Zone (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 29 1988 v7 n6 p376(1).
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Title: Be careful out there: Police Quest plays it by the book. (Games)
(After Hours)
Author: Rubenking, Neil J.
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Descriptors..
Company: Sierra On-Line Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Police Quest (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p33(2).
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Title: Lucid 3D: a spreadsheet that pops up, links cells. (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Taylor, Jared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Personal Computer Support Group Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Lucid 3D (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Spreadsheets
Financial Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p33(2).
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Title: Cruisin' at 20 MHz: the ALR 386 pulls up alongside the big boys.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks)(cache controller) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, Johnson.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Logic Research Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Advanced Logic Research ALR FlexCache 20386 (Central processing.
Topic: Cache Memory
Controllers
Microcomputers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p36(1).
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Title: Silverado: an innovative add-in relational DBMS for Lotus 1-2-3.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Adrian, Merv.
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Descriptors..
Company: Computer Associates International Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
Silverado (Data base management system).
Topic: Relational DBMS
Add-In-On Software.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p38(1).
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Title: $199 Felix chases the mouse; uses hot spots to store macros.
(input device) (Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Lightgate (manufactures).
Product: Lightgate Felix PC200 (Input-output device).
Topic: I-O Devices
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p43(1).
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Title: MathCAD adds nonlinear problem solving. (Software Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: MathSoft Inc. (computer programs).
Product: MathCAD 2.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Mathematical Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p43(1).
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Title: Irwin drives install in PCs and PS-2s. (Software Review) (First
Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Irwin Magnetic Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Irwin 245 (Tape drive).
Topic: Tape Drives
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p46(1).
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Title: The HP DeskJet: crisp ink jet printing for $995 plus options.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures).
Product: Hewlett Packard HP DeskJet (Computer printer).
Topic: Ink-Jet Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p48(1).
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Title: New font editors from SoftCraft and ZSoft bring more power to
your laser printer. (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Z-Soft Corp. (computer programs)
SoftCraft Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Publisher's Type Foundry (Utility program)
Font Editor (Computer program).
Topic: Fonts
Laser Printers
Graphics Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p54(1).
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Title: Mastering envelopes with an HP LaserJet: solutions ranging in
price from $15 to free. (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: ZPAY Payroll Systems (computer programs).
Product: ENVLJ 5.10 (Utility program)
Grab 3.2 (Utility program).
Topic: Laser Printers
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p56(1).
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Title: $200 Guide: Hypertext for the PC. (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Owl International Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Guide (Computer program).
Topic: Hypertext
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p93(24).
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Title: Business graphics software: at the top of the charts. (Software
Review) (Overview to evaluations of the top ten graphics packages
- from more than 50 programs to be evaluated in a later issue;
includes related book review of 'The Visual Display of
Quantitative Information' by Edward Tufte) (evaluation)
Author: Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Product: Boeing Graph 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
Chart-Master (Computer graphics software)
EnerGraphics 2.2 (Computer graphics software)
Freelance Plus 1.0 (Computer graphics software)
GEM Graph 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
Graphics Gallery (Computer graphics software)
Harvard Graphics 2.0 (Computer graphics software)
Lotus Graphwriter II 1.0 (Computer graphics software)
Microsoft Chart 3.0 (Computer graphics software)
Windows Graph (Computer graphics software).
Topic: Graphics Software
Presentations
Evaluation
Graphs.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p143(9).
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Title: Beyond native memory: add-in boards for PS-2 models 50 and 60.
(Hardware Review) (Overview to seven add-in board evaluations)
(evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Product: AST Research Advantage-2 (Circuit board)
Cumulus CuRAM (Circuit board)
Ideassociates Ideamax-MC (Circuit board)
IBM PS-2 80286 Expanded Memory Adapter-A (Circuit board)
Quadram Quadmeg PS-Q (Circuit board)
STB Systems RapidRAM 2 (Circuit board)
Tecmar MicroRAM (Circuit board).
Topic: Add-In-On Memories
Memory Boards-Cards
Evaluation
OS-2.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p161(14).
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Title: Presenting...real-time overhead displays for the big screen.
(Hardware Review) (overview to evaluations of ten new liquid
crystal imaging systems from $895 to $1,580) (evaluation)
Author: Bican, Frank.
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Descriptors..
Product: Apollo PC-9200 (Computer peripheral)
Apollo PC-9000 (Computer peripheral)
Computer Accessories Data Display (Computer peripheral)
Eastman Kodak Datashow (Computer peripheral)
Eiki DD-1000 (Computer peripheral)
nView ViewFrame (Computer peripheral)
Sharp QU-25 Computer Projection Panel (Computer peripheral)
Telex Communications MagnaByte I-5120-I (Computer peripheral)
Telex Communications MagnaByte II 5220-I (Video assist system).
Topic: Liquid Crystal Displays
Image Processing
Presentations
Real-Time Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p185(29).
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Title: Having it all: integrated word processing packages (Software
Review) (overview to evaluations of 18 word processing modules of
integrated software packages) (evaluation)
Author: Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Product: Microsoft Works (Computer program)
Ability Plus 1.01 (Computer program)
Advance Write Plus F0200 (Computer program)
Better Working Eight-in-One (Computer program)
Diamond (Computer program)
Electric Desk 1.1 (Spreadsheet software)
Enable (Computer program)
Framework II (Computer program)
Get Organized! (Computer program)
Intuit IS-2000 (Computer program)
PFS: First Choice 2.0 (Computer program)
PRO Staff Word Processor (Computer program)
Q and A (Computer program)
Smart Word Processor 3.1 (Computer program)
Symphony 1.2 (Spreadsheet software)
TeleWriter II 1.10 (Computer program)
WordCAD 2.1 (Computer program)
WordPerfect Executive (Computer program).
Topic: Word Processing
Integrated Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine March 15 1988 v7 n5 p408(5).
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Title: Getting a jump on April 15: three more tax preparation programs.
(After Hours)(second of two part series with an overview of seven
tax preparation programs reviewed)(related articles on submitting
correct tax printouts and electronic filing of taxes)
Author: Meadow, Laura Lou.
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Descriptors..
Company: AM Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Legal Knowledge Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Valley Management Consultants (computer programs).
Product: AM-Tax (Computer program)
Ask Dan About Your Taxes (Computer program)
Easy Tax (Computer program).
Topic: Income Tax
Accounting
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p33(2).
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Title: Model 80 at 20 MHz: as fast as a Deskpro 386-20? (Hardware
Review) (IBM PS-2 Model 80-111) (evaluation)
Author: Dickinson, John.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures).
Product: Compaq Deskpro 386-20 (Microcomputer) (testing)
IBM PS-2 80 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Evaluation
Processor Speed
Microcomputers
Functional Capabilities
Comparison
Benchmarks.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p33(2).
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Title: ThinkTank runs under OS-2 and DOS: one price, two versions.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Krasnoff, Barbara.
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Descriptors..
Company: Symantec Corp. Living Videotext Inc. (computer programs).
Product: ThinkTank 2.41 OS-2 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
OS-2
Word Processing
Outline Processors
Add-In-On Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p34(2).
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Title: Surpass costs same as 1-2-3, outperforms it in every way.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Taylor, Jared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Surpass Software Systems Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Surpass (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Spreadsheets
Comparison
Evaluation
Compatible Software
Functional Capabilities
Performance Improvement.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p38(1).
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Title: Hijaak converts among .PCX, .PIC, and TIFF graphic formats.
(Software Review) (includes related article on the variety of
graphics file formats) (evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Inset Systems Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Hijaak 1.0 (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Computer Graphics
Desktop Publishing
Files
Format
Utility Programs
Conversion.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p43(1).
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Title: Perma Power SPS500 backup kicks in fast, recharges fast.
(Hardware Review) (standby power system) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Perma Power Electronics Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Perma Power Electronics SPS500 (Computer apparatus).
Topic: Evaluation
Back-Up Power Supply
Functional Capabilities
Microcomputers
Batteries
Transformers.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p43(1).
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Title: Connex simplifies E-mail correspondence. (Software Review)
(electronic mail) (evaluation)
Author: Adrian, Merv.
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Descriptors..
Company: Productivity Performance Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Connex (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Electronic Mail Systems
Software Design
Functional Capabilities
Telecommunications
Communications Software
Business.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p46(1).
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Title: Easier entry: an AT keyboard for PS-2s. (Hardware Review) (from
U.S. Keyboards)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: U.S. Keyboards (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 (Microcomputer) (aids and devices)
U.S. Keyboards 84 (Computer keyboard)
U.S. Keyboards PS-2 Adapter (Circuit board).
Topic: Keyboards
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p48(1).
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Title: The Macintosh as terminal: PC MacTerm runs DOS on a Mac.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dynamic Microprocessor Associates Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Apple Macintosh (Microcomputer) (computer programs)
pcAnywhere 2.04 (Computer program) (computer programs)
PC Macterm 1.10 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Remote Control
Communications Software
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p48(1).
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Title: A better way to manage time. (Software Review) (Primetime
Personal time-management software)
Author: Gavan, Peggy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Wiseware Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Primetime Personal (computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Time Management
Desktop Organizers
Software Packages
Scheduling.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p56(1).
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Title: Books in Print on compact disk: easy title and review searches.
(evaluation)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Bowker Electronic Publishing (manufactures).
Topic: Directories
CD-ROM
Evaluation
Searching
Books in Print Plus (Data base)
Books.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p56(1).
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Title: Fine-tuning Excel: 101 Macros for $69.95. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Taylor, Jared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Macropac International (computer programs).
Product: Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheet software) (product enhancement)
101 Macros for Excel-PC (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Macros
Add-In-On Software
Spreadsheets
Programming.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p92(146).
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Title: Fast, flexible, & forward-looking. (Software Review) (overview of
55 evaluations of word processing programs) (includes related
articles on: the history of word processing; word processors that
learn to emulate a user's style; word processing glossary; word
processors as low-end desktop publishing packages; testing word
processors; and editor's choice of programs) (evaluation)
Author: Seymour, Jim; Atkinson, E.; Ausura, Robert;
-Fay, Robert W.; Fersko-Weiss, Henry; Friedlander, Michael;
Gering, Posy; Halliday, Caroline; Harding, Wayne;
Helm, Sylvia; Hoffman, David L.; Housman, Judy;
Johnson, Tamara; Karten, Howard A.; Kendall, Rob;
Kincaid, Claire; Krasnoff, Barbara; Lefkowits, Leo;
Mendelson, Edward; Meyers, Marianne L.;
Miller, Catherine D.; Nicholas, Patrick; Parker, Jeffrey K.;
Poor, Alfred; Rabinovitz, Rubin; Raskin, Robin;
Rose, Philip F.H.; Schoenbeck, John O.; Smilgiewicz, Gene;
Stallings, Stephanie; Stemp, Morris W.; Stewart, William H.;
Stone, M. David; Trivette, Donald B.; Werner, Kenneth H.;
Wilfong, Gregory Scott.
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Descriptors..
Company: Foresight Software (computer programs)
Broderbund Software Inc. (computer programs)
Command Software Corp. (computer programs)
Electronic Arts Inc. (computer programs)
Dac Software Inc. (computer programs)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (computer programs)
Micropro International Corp. (computer programs)
Perceptronics Inc. (computer programs)
John Risken and Associates (computer programs)
Paperback Software International (computer programs)
CYMA-McGraw-Hill (computer programs).
FW Corp. (computer programs)
FriendlySoft Inc. (computer programs)
OmniVerse (computer programs)
Open Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Leading Edge Products Inc. (computer programs)
Lexitronics Inc. (computer programs)
Microsystems Engineering Corp. (computer programs)
Microsoft Corp. (computer programs)
Software Resource Group. Brown Bag Software (computer programs)
Ashton-Tate (computer programs)
TNT Software Inc. (computer programs)
Magma Software Systems (computer programs)
Equal Access Systems Inc. Dragonfly Software (computer programs).
Office Solutions Inc. (computer programs)
Palantir Corp. (computer programs)
ButtonWare Inc. (computer programs)
Quicksoft (computer programs)
HFK Software (computer programs)
WordPerfect Corp. (computer programs)
Software Publishing Corp. (computer programs)
Emerging Technology Consultants (computer programs)
PractiCorp International Inc. (computer programs)
Symantec Corp. (computer programs).
R Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Samna Corp. (computer programs)
Ann Arbor Softworks Inc. (computer programs)
Airus Inc (computer programs)
Vantex Data Systems (computer programs)
Tandy Corp. (computer programs)
Lifetree Software Inc. (computer programs)
Simon and Schuster Reference Publishing Group. Simon and Schuster
Exceptional Business Solutions Inc. (computer programs)
Professional Software Inc. (computer programs)
Xyquest Inc. (computer programs)
Knowledge Engineering Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Allegory 2.21 (Word processing software)
Bank Street Writer Plus (Word processing software)
CommandWriter 2.7 (Word processing software)
Cut and Paste (Word processing software)
Dac Easy Word II (Word processing software)
DisplayWrite Assistant 1.0 (Word processing software)
DisplayWrite 4 1.0 (Word processing software)
Easy Extra 1.5 (Word processing software).
The Executive Footnoter 6.0 (Word processing software)
Executive Writer 1.0 (Word processing software)
Final Draft (Word processing software)
Final Word II 2.2 (Word processing software)
FriendlyWare 2.2 (Word processing software)
Galaxy 2.2C (Word processing software)
Harmony 2.03 (Word processing software)
Leading Edge Word Processing 1.5 (Word processing software)
Lexitype Plus II (Word processing software)
MASS-11 7A (Word processing software) (Word processing software)
Microsoft Windows Write 4.0 (Word processing software)
Microsoft Word 4.0 (Word processing software).
Mindreader (Computer program)
MultiMate Advantage II 1.0 (Word processing software)
My Word! 2.1 (Word processing software)
New York Word 2.21 (Word processing software)
Nota Bene 3.0 (Word processing software)
OfficeWriter 5.0 (Word processing software)
Palantir Word Processor 3.0 (Word processing software) (Word
Paperback Writer 1.0 (Word processing software)
PC-Type+ 1.0 (Computer program)
PC-Write 2.71 (Word processing software)
Personal QWERTY (Word processing software)
Personal WordPerfect 4.1 (Word processing software)
PFS:Professional Write 1.3 (Word processing software).
PractiWord 1.09 (Word processing software)
Q and A Write 1.0 (Word processing software)
R Word Plus 4.0 (Word processing software)
Samna Plus IV 1.1 (Word processing software)
Textra 4.0 (Word processing software)
Typist 1.16 (Word processing software)
Vantex Word 2.0 (Word processing software)
Varsity Scripsit 1.0 (Word processing software)
Volkswriter Deluxe Plus 1.0 (Word processing software)
Volkswriter 3 1.0 (Word processing software).
Webster's NewWorld Writer I 1.05 (Word processing software)
WordPerfect 4.2 (Word processing software)
WordStar Professional 4.0 (Word processing software)
Wordstar 2000 Plus 3 (Word processing software)
WPS-PC 2.0 (Word processing software)
Write Now 1.61 (Word processing software)
Write 'n Spell (Word processing software)
XyWrite III Plus 3.52 (Word processing software)
ZenWord 2.14 (Word processing software).
Topic: Word Processing
Functional Capabilities
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p458(1).
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Title: Tax Preparer. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Meadows, Laura Lou.
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Descriptors..
Company: HowardSoft (computer programs).
Product: Tax Preparer (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Tax Preparation
Software Packages
Functional Capabilities.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p458(2).
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Title: TurboTax. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Meadows, Laura Lou.
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Descriptors..
Company: ChipSoft Inc. (computer programs).
Product: TurboTax (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Functional Capabilities
Tax Preparation
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p460(2).
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Title: The Tax Advantage. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Meadows, Laura Lou.
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Descriptors..
Company: Double Eagle Software Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Tax Advantage (Computer program).
Topic: Tax Preparation
Software Packages
Evaluation
Functional Capabilities.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 29 1988 v7 n4 p462(2).
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Title: PC-TaxCut. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Meadows, Laura Lou.
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Descriptors..
Company: Best Programs (computer programs).
Product: PC-TaxCut (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Tax Preparation
Functional Capabilities
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p33(2).
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Title: Two more ways to bring PCs into the 80386 era. (Hardware Review)
(Intel Inboard 386-PC and Quadram Quad386XT memory boards)
(evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intel Corp. (manufactures)
Quadram Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Intel Inboard 386-PC (Circuit board)
Quadram Quad386 XT (Circuit board).
Topic: Memory Boards-Cards
32-Bit
Microcomputers
Hardware Modification
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p33(2).
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Title: Microsoft C 5.0 comes with a quick bonus, adds 70 functions.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen Randy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (computer programs).
Product: Microsoft C 5.0 (Compiler)
Microsoft QuickC (Compiler).
Topic: C Programming Language
Evaluation
Compilers.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p34(1).
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Title: DataPerfect builds LAN-ready, easy-to-program DBMS from
WordPerfect roots. (Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Smilgiewicz, Gene.
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Descriptors..
Company: WordPerfect Corp. (computer programs).
Product: DataPerfect (Data base management system).
Topic: User-Friendliness
Data Base Management Systems
Evaluation
Local Area Networks.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p38(1).
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Title: The Diconix line grows wider, stays quiet. (Hardware Review)
(Diconix 300w ink-jet printer) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Diconix Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Diconix 300W (Computer printer).
Topic: Ink-Jet Printers
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p38(1).
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Title: On-Call: reliable TSR manager. (Software Review)
(terminate-and-stay-resident program manager) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Forest Hill Software Inc. (computer programs).
Product: On-Call (Utility program).
Topic: Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation
Disk-Tape File Utilities.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p43(1).
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Title: Datamedia Colorscan-2 unites DEC and PC power in one box.
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Datamedia Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Datamedia Colorscan-2 (Workstation).
Topic: Workstations
Microcomputers
Integrated Systems
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p46(1).
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Title: $100 Clear generates dBASE flowcharts automatically. (Software
Review) (Clear for dBASE) (evaluation)
Author: Loshin, Peter.
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Descriptors..
Company: Clear Software Inc. (computer programs).
Product: dBASE II (Data base management system) (product enhancement)
dBASE III (Data base management system) (product enhancement)
Clear for DBASE (Computer program).
Topic: Program Generators
Data Base Management Systems
Evaluation
Program Development Tools
Computer-Aided Software Engineering
Flow Chart
Applications
Debugging Tools.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p48(1).
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Title: Core revs up 29-ms. drive for Model 50. (Hardware Review) (Core
International external disk drive for PS-2 Model 50) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: CORE International (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 50 (microcomputer) (aids and devices)
Core International ATplus43EPS (Disk drive).
Topic: Disk Drives
Evaluation
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p48(1).
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Title: Applying AutoCAD: a step-by-step approach.
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Product: AutoCAD (Computer graphics software) (usage).
Topic: Books
CAD-CAM
Evaluation
Graphics Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p56(1).
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Title: Glyphix Font Managers: fonts on the fly. (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: SWFTE International Ltd. (computer programs).
Product: Glyphix Font Manager for WordPerfect (computer
program) (evaluation)
HP LaserJet (Computer printer) (product enhancement)
Microsoft Word (Word processing software) (product enhancement)
WordPerfect (Word processing software) (product enhancement)
Glyphix Font Manager for Microsoft Word (computer
program) (evaluation).
Topic: Graphics Software
Fonts
Evaluation
Word Processing
Laser Printers.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p56(1).
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Title: Peabody: a guide through Turbo Pascal. (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Copia International Ltd. (computer programs).
Product: Peabody for Turbo Pascal (Utility program) (evaluation)
Turbo Pascal (Computer program language) (product enhancement).
Topic: PASCAL
On-Line Help Files
Evaluation
Compilers
Memory-Resident Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p56(1).
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Title: Blankity Blank! automates your merges. (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Softstream Technologies Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Blankity Blank (Utility program) (evaluation).
Topic: Word Processing
Merging
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p93(41).
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Title: The cheapest ATs ever. (Hardware Review) (overview of 21
inexpensive AT-class microcomputer evaluations; related articles
on discounted brand-name AT-class machines and some quirky design
features) (evaluation)
Author: Poor, Alfred; Emery, Kate; Brown, Bruce;
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Descriptors..
Company: AlphaNumeric International Inc. (manufactures)
Altec Corp. (manufactures)
American Micro Technology Corp. (manufactures)
Bentley Computer Products (manufactures)
CompuAdd Corp. (manufactures)
Computer Classifieds Inc. (manufactures)
Dell Computer Corp. (manufactures)
47th Street Computer (manufactures)
Logix Microcomputer (manufactures)
Lucky Star International (manufactures)
Micro 1 (manufactures)
Northgate Computer Systems (manufactures)
Oriental Precision Co. (manufactures)
Pan-United Corp. (manufactures)
PC Craft Inc. (manufactures)
PC Designs Inc. (manufactures)
Proteus Technology Corp. (manufactures)
786 Computer Systems (manufactures)
Southern California Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Vector Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Wall Street Computers (manufactures).
Product: Bentley Computer 286-8 (Microcomputer)
CompuAdd Standard 286-10 (Microcomputer)
Computer Classifieds CCI ST-286 (Microcomputer)
PC's Limited 286-8 (Microcomputer)
47th Street Computer Maxum 286 (Microcomputer)
Logix ATC 286 (Microcomputer)
Lucky Star GST-2000 (Microcomputer)
Micro 1 286 Plus (Microcomputer)
Northgate 286-12 ET (Microcomputer)
PC Craft 286-C (Microcomputer)
PC Designs GV-801 (Microcomputer)
Oriental Precision OPC-286 (Microcomputer)
Pan-United Micro Lab AT-286 (Microcomputer)
Proteus 286F (Microcomputer)
Southern California Systems SCSI 286-10 (Microcomputer)
Vector 286 (Microcomputer)
Wall Street Computers Maxxima (Microcomputer)
786 Computer Systems Stanford 286-10 (Microcomputer)
Alphanumeric International ANI 8T (Microcomputer)
Altec-286 (Microcomputer)
American Micro Technology AMT286 (Microcomputer)
47th Street Computer Maxum 286 Turbo 10 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Microcomputers
Evaluation
Low Cost.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p175(14).
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Title: VGA compatibles: gaining on the new standard. (Hardware Review)
(overview of evaluations of the IBM video graphics array display
adapter board and four compatible adapter boards) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (manufactures)
ATI Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures)
Sigma Designs Inc. (manufactures)
STB Systems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: IBM PS-2 Display Adapter (Circuit board)
ATI Technologies VIP (Circuit board)
Compaq Video Graphics Controller (Circuit board)
Sigma Designs SigmaVGA (Circuit board)
STB Systems VGA Extra (Circuit board)
Compaq Video Graphics Controller (Circuit board) (Circuit board).
Topic: Add-In-On Devices
Graphics Boards-Cards
Video Display
Evaluation
Compatible Hardware.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p201(9).
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Title: From our maus to baumaus: Logitech vs. Microsoft. (Hardware
Review) (mice evaluations; related article on history of cursor
control devices) (evaluation)
Author: Stanton, Tom.
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Descriptors..
Company: Logitech Inc. (manufactures)
Microsoft Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Microsoft Bus Mouse (Cursor control device)
Microsoft Serial Mouse (Cursor control device)
Logitech Bus Mouse (Cursor control device)
Logitech Serial Mouse (Cursor control device).
Topic: Mice
Evaluation
Comparison.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p223(9).
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Title: Making connections: Univation's LifeNet. (Software Review)
(high-end network operating system using database server
technology) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.; Rivera, Roberto; Hubbard, Richard.
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Descriptors..
Product: LifeNet (Computer program).
Topic: Local Area Networks
Network Operating Systems
Evaluation
Data Base Management Systems
File Servers
Fault Tolerance.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p241(8).
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Title: Keyboard calculations for the PC. (Software Review) (overview of
five Hewlett-Packard calculator emulator evaluations; includes
related article on reverse polish notation) (evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen Randy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Eclipse Logic Inc. (computer programs)
KSoftware House (computer programs)
Popular Programs Inc. (computer programs)
Straightforward (computer programs).
Product: ELI-41 Professional Scientific Calculator Software (Computer
KSH-1 Scientific Calculator (Computer program)
KSH-2 Scientific Calculator (Computer program)
PC-12C (Computer program)
HP41E (Computer program).
Topic: Calculators
Software Packages
Evaluation
Emulators.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p244(1).
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Title: Generic calculators. (Software Review) (sidebar to five
Hewlett-Packard emulation calculator package evaluations in
'Keyboard Calculations for the PC') (evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen Randy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Advanced Logic Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Lascaux Graphics (computer programs).
Product: CloneWare ALS 18C Financial Consultant (Computer program)
Lascaux 1000 (Computer program).
Topic: Calculators
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p261(26).
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Title: Spreadsheets for modest proposals. (Software Review) (overview of
14 spreadsheet program evaluations; includes related article
evaluating three spreadsheets designed for small businesses)
(evaluation)
Author: Raskin, Robin; Adrian, Merv; Falkner, Mike;
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Descriptors..
Company: Expressware Corp. (computer programs)
Stilwell Software Products (computer programs)
FormalSoft (computer programs)
Paperback Software International (computer programs)
Tandy Corp. (computer programs)
Alpha Software Corp. (computer programs)
Open Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Microsoft Corp. (computer programs)
ButtonWare Inc. (computer programs)
Peachtree Software Inc. (computer programs)
Software Publishing Corp. (computer programs)
Scandinavian PC Systems Inc. (computer programs)
Indian Ridge Enterprises Inc. (computer programs).
Product: ExpressCalc 3.14 (Spreadsheet software)
FreeCalc 2.0 (Spreadsheet software)
InstaCalc 2.0 (Spreadsheet software)
QubeCalc 3.0 (Spreadsheet software)
Number Works 1.0 (Spreadsheet software)
Harmony Spreadsheet 2.0 (Spreadsheet software)
PC-Calc 3.0 (Spreadsheet software)
DeskMate II 1.00 (Computer program)
Electric Desk 1.1 (Spreadsheet software)
Microsoft Works (Computer program)
Peachtext 5000 2.12 (Computer program)
PFS: First Choice 2.0 (Computer program)
Spreadsheet for the IBM PC, XT, and AT 1.0 (Spreadsheet software)
THE Spreadsheet 1.0 (Spreadsheet software)
Harmony Spreadsheet 2.03 (Spreadsheet software).
Topic: Public Software
Integrated Software
Spreadsheets
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p438(1).
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Title: Big risks and slow payoffs: two views of the stock market.
(Software Review) (Inside Trader and Wizard of Wall Street game
programs)
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Company: Cosmi (computer programs)
Synapse Software Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Insider Trader (computer program) (evaluation)
Wizard of Wall Street (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer Games
Stock Market
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p440(1).
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Title: From simple addition to quadratic equations, Algebra Plus helps
students subtract the mystery from math. (Software Review)
Author: Ellison, Carol.
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Descriptors..
Company: Stone and Associates Software Publisbing and Marketing.
Product: Algebra Plus (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer-Assisted Instruction
Educational Software
Evaluation
Secondary Schools
Mathematical Skills.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p442(1).
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Title: Stepping Stones: learning from pictures. (Software Review)
(program to teach reading)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: CompuTeach Educational Software (computer programs).
Product: Stepping Stones (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer-Assisted Instruction
Educational Software
Evaluation
Elementary Schools
Reading Skills.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p442(1).
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Title: Uptime delivers games, utilities, and articles monthly. (Software
Review) (leisure software)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Viking Technologies Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Uptime (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Magazines
Software Packages
Evaluation
Computer Games.
Journal: PC Magazine Feb 16 1988 v7 n3 p444(1).
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Title: How to tell the GMAT examiners what they want to hear. (Software
Review) (The GMAT Course; includes related article on outguessing
the GMAT testers)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Comwell Systems Inc. (computer programs).
Product: The GMAT Course (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Computer-Assisted Instruction
Educational Software
Management
Evaluation
Graduate Programs
Testing.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p33(4).
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Title: OS-2 - ready to take on DOS - has a familiar feel; caution: steep
upgrade path ahead. (Software Review) (includes related articles
on getting started with OS-2, coming applications, and a short
description of OS-2) (evaluation)
Author: Petzold, Charles.
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Descriptors..
Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) (computer programs).
Product: OS-2 Standard Edition 1.0 (Operating system).
Topic: Evaluation
Operating Systems
Multitasking
OS-2.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p33(3).
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Title: VM-386 multitasks existing DOS applications far beyond 640K.
(Software Review) (evaluation)
Author: Simon, Barry.
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Descriptors..
Company: Intelligent Graphics Corp. (computer programs).
Product: VM-386 1.0 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Multitasking
Operating Systems
MS-DOS
Virtual Machines.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p38(1).
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Title: PC Emcee runs shows by remote control. (Hardware Review)
(Computer Support Corp.'s presentation system) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Computer Support Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Computer Support PC Emcee (Computer apparatus).
Topic: Evaluation
Presentations
Animation
Remote Control
Audio Visual
Graphics Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p43(1).
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Title: Scan by hand: a $249 200-dpi digitizer. (Hardware Review) (The
Complete Hand Scanner from The Complete PC Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Taylor, Jared.
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Descriptors..
Company: Complete PC Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Complete PC Complete Hand Scanner (Scanning device).
Topic: Evaluation
Scanning
Digitizers
Low Cost
Image Processing.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p43(1).
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Title: dSalvage resurrects damaged .DBF files. (Software Review)
(evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Comtech Publishing Ltd. (computer programs).
Product: dBASE III Plus (Data base management system) (aids and devices)
dSalvage (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Disk-Tape File Utilities
File Management
Data Recovery
Data Base Management Systems.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p46(1).
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Title: Keeping postal and UPS rates on call. (Software Review) (Pony
Express from Melisco Marketing Inc.) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Melisco Marketing Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Pony Express (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Postal Service
Mail Preparation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p46(1).
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Title: DOS, the epic: an educational video. (Software Review) (DOS for
Hard and Floppy Disk Users: Beginning Through Advanced Skills)
(evaluation)
Author: Barnett, Robert.
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Descriptors..
Company: LEARN-PC Video Systems (manufactures).
Product: DOS for Hard and Floppy Disk Users: Beginning Through Advanced.
Topic: Evaluation
Educational Software
MS-DOS.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p46(1).
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Title: Popping addresses onto your envelopes. (Software Review)
(Addresselope) (evaluation)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Product: Addresselope (Utility program).
Topic: Evaluation
Utility Programs
Mail Preparation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p48(1).
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Title: PipeNet connects up to 50 PCs with remote access and e-mail.
(Software Review) (Purvis Systems Inc.'s electronic mail package)
(evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.; Cole, Eric.
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Descriptors..
Company: Purvis Systems Inc. (computer programs).
Product: PipeNet 2.1 (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Electronic Mail Systems
Distributed Processing
Local Area Networks.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p56(1).
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Title: Peachtree brings its accounting classic up to modern standards.
(Software Review) (Peachtree Complete II: The Business Accounting
System) (evaluation)
Author: Falkner, Mike.
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Descriptors..
Company: Peachtree Software Inc. (product introduction).
Product: Peachtree Complete II: The Business Accounting System (Computer.
Topic: Evaluation
Financial Software
Accounting.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p56(1).
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Title: Odyssey: Pepsi to Apple.
Author: Trivette, Donald B.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Books
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p92(6).
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Title: The fastest ride around. (Hardware Review) (Compaq Deskpro
386-20) (evaluation)
Author: Machrone, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Company: Compaq Computer Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Compaq Deskpro 386-20 (Microcomputer).
Topic: Evaluation
Microcomputers
Performance
Compatibility
Testing
Processor Speed.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p121(12).
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Title: Trading up to a 386. (Hardware Review) (overview of five 80386
replacement motherboards; includes related article on tips for
upgrading with a 80386) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Dyna Computer Inc. (manufactures)
Hauppauge Computer Works Inc. (manufactures)
Intel Corp. (manufactures)
Monolithic Systems Corp. (manufactures)
ZEOS International (manufactures).
Product: Intel 80386 (Microprocessor) (usage)
Dyna SX386 (Circuit board)
Hauppauge 386 MotherBoard (Circuit board)
Intel iSBC 386AT (Circuit board)
Monolithic Systems Microframe 386 (Circuit board)
Zeos 386-M (Circuit board) (Circuit board).
Topic: Evaluation
Motherboards
Performance Improvement
Expansion Processor Units
Upgrading.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p149(31).
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Title: Living with Lotus. (Software Review) (overview of 17 Lotus 1-2-3
add-in applications and utilities; includes related article on
managing memory to facilitate the add-ins) (evaluation)
Author: Stymour, Jim; Daw Geoff; Mendelson, Edward;
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Descriptors..
Company: Symantec Corp. Turner Hall Publishing (computer programs)
Funk Software Inc. (computer programs)
Blossom Software Corp. (computer programs)
Intex Solutions Inc. (computer programs)
Goldata Computer Services Inc. (computer programs)
PC Publishing Inc. (computer programs)
Manusoft Corp. (computer programs)
Informix Corp. (computer programs).
Product: Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices)
4Word (Word processing software)
InWord (Word processing software)
Spellin! (Computer program)
Write-in (Word processing software)
Data Manager (Data base management system)
D.A.V.E. (Data base management system)
Deja (Data base management system)
Fetch.* (Data base management system)
Informix Datasheet Add-In (Computer program)
SeeMORE (Utility program)
3D-Graphics (Computer graphics software)
JetSet 1.01 (Utility program)
Sideways (Utility program)
Decision Support One (Computer program)
Wisard (Computer program)
Note-It Plus (Utility program)
Noteworthy (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Add-In-On Software
Spreadsheets
Financial Software
Utility Programs.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p213(21).
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Title: 18 ways to share your peripheral. (Hardware Review) (overview of
18 device sharer evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Falkner, Mike.
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Descriptors..
Company: Bay Technical Associates Inc. Data Communications Products
Black Box Corp. (manufactures)
Buffalo Products (manufactures)
Digital Products Inc. (manufactures)
Extended Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Fifth Generation Systems Inc. (manufactures)
Giltronix Inc. (manufactures)
Integrated Marketing Corp. (manufactures)
Intellicom (manufactures)
Quadram Corp. (manufactures)
Rose Electronics (manufactures)
Server Technology (manufactures)
Via-West Inc. (manufactures)
Western Telematic Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Bay Technical Associates Print Master 710F (Input-output device)
Black Box Expandable Print Sharer PI210 (Input-output device)
Black Box Serial Expansion PI212 (Input-output device)
Buffalo SX-1000 (Input-output device)
Digital Products PrintDirector MS-10SP (Input-output device)
Digital Products PrintDirector Jr. (Input-output device)
Extended Systems ShareSpool ESI-2076 (Input-output device)
Giltronix EZ Queue 3326 (Input-output device)
Integrated Marketing Data Manager Data Net 1551 (Input-output
Intellicom Mega-Link (Input-output device)
Quadram Microfazer VI (Input-output device)
Rose Electronics Master Switch (Input-output device)
Server Technology EasyPrint EP-700 (Input-output device)
Fifth Generation Systems Logical Connection (Input-output device)
Via-West CA-4 (Input-output device)
Western Telematic PSU-82C (Input-output device)
Digital Products LaserBoard (Circuit board)
Extended Systems ShareSpool ESI-2001 for the LaserJet.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p251(9).
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Title: Making connections: Waterloo Port. (Hardware Review) (local area
network) (Connectivity: A Continuing Series) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Waterloo Microsystems Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Waterloo Port (Local area network).
Topic: Evaluation
Local Area Networks
Network Operating Systems
Multitasking.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p265(11).
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Title: Just the Fax. (Hardware Review) (overview of six microcomputer
fax boards; includes related article on value of fax cards)
(evaluation)
Author: Taylor, William; Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Company: Asher Technologies Inc. (manufactures)
Brooktrout Technology Inc. (manufactures)
Communication Technology Co. (manufactures)
Datacopy Corp. (manufactures)
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Panasonic Company
Strongline Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Asher Technologies JT-Fax (Computer communications equipment)
Brooktrout Technology Fax-Mail 96 (Facsimile computer board)
Communication Technology Executive Fax (Computer communications
Datacopy MicroFax 1.1 (Facsimile computer board)
Panasonic FX-BM88-89 Fax Partner (Computer communications
Strongline Smartfax (Computer communications equipment)
Asher Technologies JT-Fax (Circuit board)
Communication Technology Executive Fax (Circuit board).
Topic: Evaluation
Add-In-On Devices
Communications Boards-Cards
Facsimile
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p414(1).
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Title: Safe stocks: Millionaire II gives you all the action and none of
the risk. (Software Review)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
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Descriptors..
Company: Britannica Software (computer programs).
Product: Millionaire II (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Computer Games
Entertainment
Stock Market.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p414(1).
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Title: How to dispense cross-checks, high sticks, and slap shots without
getting bruised. (Software Review) (Superstar Ice Hockey)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Mindscape Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Superstar Ice Hockey (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
Software Packages
Computer Games
Entertainment
Sports.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 26 1988 v7 n2 p420(3).
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Title: Make your own melodies: systems for amateurs and virtuosos.
(Software Review) (Ad Lib Personal Computer Music System, Music
Magic Synthesizer) (includes related article on the Musical
Instrument Digital)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ad Lib Inc. (computer programs)
Music Magic Co. (computer programs).
Product: Ad Lib Personal Computer Music System (computer
program) (evaluation)
Music Magic Synthesizer (computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Evaluation
MIDI
Software Packages
Music Composition
Music Synthesizers
Entertainment
Educational Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p33(2).
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Title: Turbo Pascal 4.0 links code past 64K, lacks debugging. (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Davis, Stephen Randy.
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Descriptors..
Company: Borland International Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Turbo Pascal 4.0 (Computer program language) (evaluation)
Turbo Pascal 4.0 (Computer program language).
Topic: PASCAL
Program Development Tools
Programming Languages
Upgrading
Enhancements.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p33(2).
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Title: ATronics' low-cost PIB takes the string out of video capture.
(the Professional Image Board) (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: ATronics International Inc. (manufactures).
Product: ATronics International Professional Image Board (Circuit board).
Topic: Image Processing
Conversion
Graphics Boards-Cards
Color
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p35(1).
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Title: Five-piece Microsoft Works is more than the sum of its parts.
(includes related article on IBM's Systems Application
Architecture, or SAA) (Software Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Barr, Christopher; Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microsoft Corp. (computer programs).
Product: Microsoft Works (Computer program).
Topic: Integrated Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p36(1).
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Title: Byline: the $295 Ashton-Tate desktop publisher is mouse free.
(Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Burns, Diane; Venit, S.
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Descriptors..
Company: Ashton-Tate (computer programs).
Product: Byline (Computer program).
Topic: Evaluation
Desktop Publishing
Software Packages.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p38(1).
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Title: HP's $2,495 Vectra Portable CS poses no threat to Toshiba.
(Hardware Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Georgas, Nora.
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Descriptors..
Company: Hewlett-Packard Co. (manufactures).
Product: HP Portable Vectra CS (Portable computer).
Topic: Portable Computers
Evaluation
Laptop Computers.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p38(1).
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Title: Okidata dials into modem market. (the Okitel 2400) (First Looks)
(Hardware Review) (evaluation)
Author: Marks, Howard.
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Descriptors..
Company: Okidata Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Okitel 2400 (Modem).
Topic: Modems
Evaluation
2400 Bps
Compatible Hardware.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p43(1).
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Title: 386-to-the-Max squeezes out more RAM. (Qualitas Inc.'s memory
manager program) (Software Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Rosch, Winn L.
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Descriptors..
Company: Qualitas Inc. (computer programs).
Product: 386-to-the-Max (Utility program).
Topic: Utility Programs
Evaluation
Memory Management.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p43(1).
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Title: The ultimate disk converter. (the Shaffstall 6000) (Hardware
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Jones, Mitt.
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Descriptors..
Company: Shaffstall Corp. (manufactures).
Product: Shaffstall 6000 (Disk storage device).
Topic: Disk Drives
File Transfer
Data Conversion
Evaluation
Disk Formatting
Hard Disk.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p46(1).
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Title: StarBus Busdriver: a slot-independent LAN. (Architectural
Communications Inc.'s serial LAN) (Hardware Review) (First Looks)
(evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Architectural Communications Inc. (manufactures).
Product: Architectural Communications StarBus Busdriver (Local area.
Topic: Local Area Networks
Connectivity
Serial Interface
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p48(1).
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Title: GOfer: fast, full-service text searches without any indexing.
(Microlytics' text-retrieval program) (First Looks) (Software
Review) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Microlytics Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Gofer (Utility program).
Topic: Information Storage and Retrieval
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation
Text Editors.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p48(1).
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Title: Memory Lane keeps an index for quick file searches. (Group L
Corp.'s memory-resident search-and retrieve utility) (Software
Review) (First Looks) (evaluation)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: Group L Corp. (computer programs).
Product: Memory Lane 1.2 (Utility program).
Topic: Searching
Information Storage and Retrieval
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation
File Management
Disk-Tape File Utilities.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p56(1).
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Title: At last, search and replace for 1-2-3. (SMI Corp.'s
Search-Replace for Lotus 1-2-3) (Quick Looks) (Software Review)
Author: Mendelson, Edward.
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Descriptors..
Company: SMI Corp. (computer programs).
Product: Search-Replace for Lotus 1-2-3 (Computer program) (design and)
construction
Lotus 1-2-3 (Spreadsheet software) (aids and devices).
Topic: Spreadsheets
Memory-Resident Software
Evaluation
Add-In-On Software
Information Storage and Retrieval.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p56(1).
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Title: Sideways now an add-in, runs macros. (Software Review) (Funk
Software Inc.'s printer utility program) (Quick Looks)
Author: Miller, Catherine D.
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Descriptors..
Company: Funk Software Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Sideways 3.21 (Utility program) (design and construction).
Topic: Printouts
Utility Programs
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p56(1).
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Title: A no-stick floppy lets you be sloppy. (Verbatim Corp.'s
DataLifePlus) (Software Review) (Quick Looks)
Author: Matzkin, Jonathan.
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Descriptors..
Company: Verbatim Corp. (manufactures).
Product: DataLifePlus (Computer apparatus) (design and construction).
Topic: Floppy Disk
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p92(38).
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Title: The best of 1987 (and some of the worst). (the most significant
contributions and most favored products in the PC-compatible
arena in 1987) (includes related article on the hot and
not-so-hot microcomputer companies)
Author: Seymour, Jim.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Review of Past Year
Microcomputers
Software Packages
Achievements and Awards
Computer Industry
Add-In-On Devices.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p175(8).
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Title: Awards for technical excellence: and the winners are... (review
of microcomputer hardware introduced in 1987)
Author: Machrone, Bill.
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Descriptors..
Topic: Review of Past Year
Microcomputers
Software Packages
Programmers
Industry Analysis
Achievements and Awards.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p187(20).
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Title: From port to port: navigating data transfer. (Software Review)
(introduction to evaluations and step-by-step use instructions
for nine device-cable combinations and data transfer software)
(includes related article on troubleshooting file transfer
problems) (evaluation)
Author: Brown, Bruce.
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Descriptors..
Product: The Brooklyn Bridge 1.41 (Computer program)
Direc-Link 2.0 (Computer program)
Duette 2.0 (Computer program)
Fastwire II (Computer program)
File Shuttle 3.10 (Computer program)
IBM PS-2 Data Migration Facility 1.0 (Computer program)
Lap-Link 2.05 (Utility program)
MacLink Plus (Utility program)
Paranet 1.3 (Computer program).
Topic: File Transfer
Data Conversion
Evaluation
Bridges (connector)
Communications Software
Cables
Connectivity.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p233(14).
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Title: The great communicators face off. (Software Review) (overview of
evaluations of five communication software packages) (evaluation)
Author: Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Product: Crosstalk Mk.4 1.01 (Computer program)
HyperAccess 3.23 (Computer program)
PC-Talk-4 1.39f (Computer program)
Procomm 2.4.2 (Computer program)
Smartcom III 1.0b (Computer program).
Topic: Communications Software
Telecommunications
Modems
Evaluation
Comparison
Performance
Microcomputers.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p259(14).
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Title: Making connections: the who, why, and how of fiber-optic LANs.
(overview of four evaluations of fiber-optic LANs) (in
Connectivity: A Continuing Series; includes related articles on
the technology of optical communications and how to handle
fiber-optic cables) (evaluation)
Author: Derfler, Frank J., Jr.
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Descriptors..
Company: Codenoll Technology Corp. (manufactures)
Fox Research Inc. (manufactures)
Proteon Inc. (manufactures)
Pure Data Ltd. (manufactures).
Product: Codenoll Technology Codenet (Local area network)
Fox Research 10-Net (Local area network)
Proteon ProNET-10 p320x (Local area network)
Pure Data ARCnet (Local area network).
Topic: Fiber Optics
Local Area Networks
Cables
Evaluation
Network Architecture
Comparison
Transmission Lines.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p291(16).
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Title: Remote computing: the next best thing to being there. (Software
Review) (overview of eight remote computing software package
evaluations) (evaluation)
Author: Stone, M. David.
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Descriptors..
Company: DCA-Crosstalk Communications (computer programs)
Dynamic Microprocessor Associates of New York (computer programs)
Concept Development Systems Inc. (computer programs)
American Video Teleconferencing Corp. (computer programs)
Triton Technologies Inc. (computer programs)
Harmony Technology Associates (computer programs)
Norton-Lambert Corp. (computer programs)
Meridian Technology Inc. (computer programs).
Product: Carbon Copy Plus 4.0 (Computer program)
Close-Up 1.10 (Utility program)
Co-Compute 2.0 (Computer program)
Co-Session 2.00 (Computer program)
In-Synch 2.0 (Computer program)
Line Plus Master 2.09a (Computer program)
pcAnywhere 2.04 (Computer program)
Remote 1.30 (Computer program).
Topic: Telecommunications
Remote Control
Microcomputers
Communications Software
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p456(1).
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Title: Playing with fire on land and sea: Broderbund's Ancient Art of
War series. (games software) (Software Review) (includes related
excerpt from program manual)
Author: Miller, Catherine D.
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Descriptors..
Company: Broderbund Software Inc. (computer programs).
Product: The Ancient Art of War (Computer program)
The Ancient Art of War at Sea (Computer program).
Topic: Computer Games
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p458(1).
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Title: CheckMate will pay your bills for $29.95. (Software Review)
(personal finance software)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
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Descriptors..
Company: Custom Technologies (computer programs).
Product: CheckMate 1.05 (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Personal Finance
Checkbook Management
Evaluation
Financial Software.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p458(1).
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Title: Reaching out: FidoNet cut across BBS borders. (mail message
service)
Author: Johnston, Christopher.
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Descriptors..
Company: International FidoNet Association (computer programs).
Product: FidoNet (Computer mail system) (evaluation).
Topic: Electronic Mail Systems
Networks
Telecommunications
Computer Bulletin Boards.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p460(1).
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Title: Checks and Balances: a task master that can put you on a budget.
(Software Review) (personal finance software)
Author: Trivette, Donald.
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Descriptors..
Company: CDE Software (computer programs).
Product: Checks and Balances (Computer program) (evaluation).
Topic: Personal Finance
Financial Software
Budgeting
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p460(1).
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Title: How to find an African safari without a travel agent. (Software
Review) (software)
Author: Venditto, Gus.
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Descriptors..
Company: SelecTrip (computer programs).
Product: SelecTrip (Computer program).
Topic: Travel Industry
Software Packages
Evaluation.
Journal: PC Magazine Jan 12 1988 v7 n1 p462(1).
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Title: Social Climbing as a business opportunity: lessons from a master.
(Software Review) (business software)
Author: Adrian, Merv.
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Descriptors..
Company: Reality Technologies (computer programs).
Product: What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School (Computer
program).
Topic: Management Style
Simulation
Computer Games.