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Getting the most out of old technology

There are still plenty of uses for aging hardware. Check out some shareware applications that don't require high-end machines.

Section Index
Products in this feature include:

 

Easy Word 10.3

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

DOS
(747K)
Description: Word processor that includes spell checker, line drawing macros, and a secure erase facility for important documents. You can also print odd and even pages for double-sided printing.
Restrictions: Shareware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here) and run the install.exe file.
Links online: http://www.download.com/PC/Result/TitleDetail/0,4,0-22079,501000.html

 

Writer's Cramp

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 3.1
(895K)
Description: A word processor that features an easy access toolbar with all the essential formatting controls. Supports sharing of files and importing text and graphics from other Windows applications. Includes a spell checker and thesaurus.
Restrictions: Shareware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here) and run the setup.exe file.
Links online: N/A

 

ExpressCalc 4.10

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

DOS
(294K)
Description: Spreadsheet program similar to Lotus 1-2-3.
Restrictions: Shareware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here) and run the install.exe file.
Links online: N/A

 

WriteIt 2.10

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

DOS
(242K)
Description: Simple contact database and word processor designed for the new computer user. Easy mail merge with word wrap, printing, cut and paste with the clipboard, and date and time insertion. Features pull-down menus, function keys, mouse support and online help, and can be run from floppy or hard disk.
Restrictions: Shareware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here) and run the install.exe file.
Links online: http://www.pnc.com.au/~arkangle/catalog.htm

 

WinFile 2.0

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

Windows 3.1
(192K)
Description: Intuitive personal database manager.
Restrictions: Shareware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here).
Links online: http://www.spaeder.com

 

Pegasus Mail 3.4

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

DOS
(1,133K)

POP3/SMTP module
Description: DOS version of the popular freeware email client.
Restrictions: Freeware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here) and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.pegasus.usa.com/

 

As-Easy-As 5.7d

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

DOS
(560K)
Description: Powerful spreadsheet.
Restrictions: Shareware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here) and run the install.exe file.
Links online: http://www.shareware.com/

 

JOC-CALC 1.2

 

Download the version for your operating system here:

DOS
(128K)
Description: Useful spreadsheet.
Restrictions: Shareware
Install instructions: Download to your local drive, then unzip it (for help click here) and run the install.exe file.
Links online: http://www.shareware.com/

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