Copyright: Copyright © 1996 by Philip P. Kapusta
Citation: Copyright © 1996 by Philip P. Kapusta


Another Notepad

Our Another Notepad features... Hot keys for nearly every function. (Why did Microsoft not include something so simple and essential  as hot-keys?) CTL+S to Save, CTL+O to Open a file, CTL+A to Select all text, and many more)

Easily merge a second file into the notepad. You no longer need to open two copies of Notepad to clipboard cut and paste the contents of one notepad into another!

Wordstar key commands! For programmers who cut their teeth on programmer's editors and the Wordstar key command set...relief is here!

Sort the contents of the notepad in ascending or descending order!

Maintains a list of the last 7 files you opened for quick reloading! If you work on the same files over and over again, oh what a joy a "recently used file list" is!

Where did that notepad go?! Stop searching... Another Notepad has an option to make it stay on top of all other applications.

Tired of the default font that Microsoft forces you to use? No longer! Another Notepad lets you choose the font style and size. Itsy bitsy or mammoth LARGE!

Auto-save and auto-restore your custom settings. Resize our Another Notepad, move it around on the desktop, change the fonts...then exit the program. When you restart Another Notepad it will look exactly the way you left it...in the very same spot on the screen...the same window dimensions (height/width)...the same fonts, etc! It remembers!

Automatically inserts the date and/or time and/or your name and/or your address at the current cursor position!

Set and retrieve up to 10 bookmarkers.

Convert a block of text to UPPERCASE or lowercase.

Strip all numbers from a highlighted block of characters.

Whoops! Microsoft's Notepad says the file you attempted to load is too large! Another Notepad is more flexible and allows you to load text files up to 16 megabytes in size.

Views binary files in hexadecimal read-only mode automatically. Great for peeking safely inside .DLLs and .EXEs without damaging these files.

Smart tabs! Auto-indentation! User definable word wrapping! and more!

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Bible and inspirational software

Acts of the Apostles

An interactive Bible atlas and quiz based on the New Testament book of Acts. Visually follow the journeys of the 1st century apostles as you read each chapter on the screen.  Maps can be printed out. Quizzes are available to test one's knowledge as you progress.  An excellent learning tool for serious Bible students.

A Bible Companion

An electronic Bible handbook.  A handy and informative Bible study tool containing: 1) daily Bible reading plan - using this plan for one year will take the reader through the entire Bible. The reading plan can be printed to bookmarkers. 2) Charts - weights and mesaures, Solomon's temple, the Tabernacle in the wilderness, 3) Maps of the Holy Land and Mediterannean (with city/ region word search), 4) Dictionary of archaic/difficult KJV words, 5) Poetry & riddles, 6) Many articles on Bible study, translations, and hermeneutics + more...

Bible Crossword Puzzles

What's the six letter word for the name of a Christian prophet who forewarned of a great famine in the days of Paul?

What's a four letter word by which the city of Jerusalem has been known by?

Now you can SOLVE electronic crossword puzzles on your computer interactively!  Many puzzles have been included for your enjoyment.  All clues are related to the Bible. Includes references to the King James version.  Features include: Answer peek, save your work to disk for later retrieval, help screens. A fun way to increase your knowledge of the Bible.

My Screen Saver (for DOS)

My Screen Saver is an inspirational memory resident program (TSR) that can be popped-up any time over any DOS based text program. Also functions as an attractive screen saver.  After a user specified time interval of keyboard inactivity, My Screen Saver will pop-up on your screen, and then alternates a different Bible verse every ten seconds until interrupted by keyboard activity.  Verses are displayed in very LARGE letters, making this an eye-catcher and nice witnessing tool.

Gospel Parallels

Any Bible student who studies the Gospels knows how valuable a cross reference can be. GOSPEL PARALLELS goes beyond a typical cross reference. By displaying the 4 books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John side by side, you can find any matching parallel passages in any of the books at the press of one key! KJV. Features include: 1) chronological index, 2) table of parallel passages (handy for printing), 3) word search, 4) cut/paste text to internal full screen editor for printing or saving to disk, 5) VGA maps

The Grape Vine

THE GRAPE VINE is a delightfully challenging, graphical Bible word game. Very similar in play to &quot;Wheel Of Fortune&quot; and &quot;Hangman&quot;, but now with a new twist!  Uncover the missing letters to a Bible verse or phrase before the grapes turn to raisins!  3 skill levels, makes the program suitable even for children. Play against the clock. Colorful, clean, educational program for the whole family.

Here A Little, There A Little...

Here A Little, There A Little... is a Tetris style Bible word game that requires quick thinking and action.  The player must position the falling words into a Bible verse before time expires.  2 skills levels available. Attractive VGA graphics.  Challenging, fun, educational.

Hebrew Flashcards

HEBREW FLASHCARDS was written for the beginning student desiring to learn the Hebrew language.  Learn the order of the Hebrew alphabet, simple word  definitions, English transliterations, and where applicable Strong's  concordance numbers, are available to the user within this program.   Interactive, on-screen quizzes are also available.  Hebrew letters are displayed in large graphic characters.

King James Dictionary (for Windows)

How many of the following words do you know? avouch; bruit; collop; durst; emerods; firkin; gainsay; habergeon...  That's what we thought!  Not so easy is it?  These are just a few among hundreds of obscure words found in the King James translation of the Bible.

King James Dictionary is a dictionary containing many of the archaic, obscure words found in the Authorized Version (aka 'King James Version') of the Bible.

Includes over 800 definitions, from "Anon" to "Wist".

Each word is accompanied with a definition and Bible verse showing the context of how the word is used.

This is a handy, useful resource for Bible students that will assist you in understanding the Bible better.

KJVocabulary

KJVocabulary is a King James Bible quiz and dictionary.

Is the King James Version full of hard to understand, archaic words?  Through a quiz format you can learn the meaning of all those tough Bible words, like "concupiscence," "greaves" and "wist".  Or you can go directly to a handy on-line dictionary.  The entire dictionary can be printed out for use with your Bible reading.  An interesting and fun way to increase one's knowledge of this classic Bible translation. Included are several essays on the history and background of the King James Version, and its importance in the modern age.

The Proverbs of Solomon

The Proverbs of Solomon is a menu-driven program that tests and increases one's knowledge of the Old Testament book of Proverbs.  The program features 2 different interactive quizzes that challenge your memory: 1) match proverbial couplets together, 2) fill in the blanks.  Also included are numerous textual commentaries (resource notes).  Also includes the complete text to all 31 chapters for easy viewing.  Educational and challenging

Questions from the Bible

QUESTIONS FROM THE BIBLE is an in-depth storehouse of questions gathered from the Old and New Testaments.  Thousands of interesting facts are presented as questions in a quiz-like environment, prompting the user for the correct answers.  The questions are grouped into dozens of categories, from "Word meanings" to "Geography of the Bible". The DELUXE VERSION (available upon registration) allows the user to add, modify or delete the existing questions, and even create new categories.

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Contact the author by email

Address your email to:

Philip P. Kapusta

info@pc-shareware.com

74170.3550@compuserve.com


Contents

What is My Screen Saver?

Frequently asked questions

How to register this program

Contacting us

Other software available

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Educational software

Big Math Attack!

BIG MATH ATTACK! is a colorful, graphic program that tests your math solving, spelling, typing and metric conversions skills in a fun arcade environment.  Several skill levels are available that makes this program suitable for both children and adults.  Top scores in each category are recorded to track one's progress.

The objective of the game is to protect your city from falling meteorites. The only defense that you have is to fire missiles at the descending meteorites.  Problems fall from the sky at increasing frequency and must be solved before they pummel your town into dust.

Don't let the program name fool you...this program tests typing skills (like Letterfall) AND spelling words.  You can even add custom spelling word lists and make the falling meteorites turn into spelling words.

Crayon Box

Crayon Box is a collection of fun activities and educational tools for young children.  This one program features a coloring book with over 450 colors/patterns, drawing tools, and spiral designs.

On the educational side...Crayon Box features + - / and x drills with large, easy to see numbers, at 10 skill levels.

Also included is a color recognition and counting game, and a USA game that prompts the user to identify a state or capital on a color map.  Along with a Concentration type memory game where you find matching pairs.  Llotsa music and a player piano keyboard where your young Beethovens can practice their music skills.

This collection will keep your young ones busy for hours!  Fun, educational, and easy to use.

Create A Quiz

Create A Quiz allows you to generate your own on-screen interactive quizzes. Supports multiple choice and fill in the blank style tests.  Quizzes can also be printed out for use in conventional pencil/paper tests, however its specialty is "on-screen" quizzing.  If you have ever wanted to create your own trivia games, or in-house training, Create A Quiz makes your job easier.  Point and shoot menu interface, mouse support.  Great also for home schooling parents. Comes with sample quizes to test your knowledge of plants, animals, math, capitols, and more.

The quizzes are graded automatically as the user takes a quiz behind a computer.  Yes, your very own on-line, interactive teaching tutor!  Dozens of different configuration options allow you to customize each quiz to your specifications. Supports 16-color .PCX images.  Even functions as an online "survey" - prompting user for input and logging results to disk.

Very flexible, easy to use, and can be used in many different settings.

Crossword Challenge

Now you can SOLVE electronic crossword puzzles on your computer interactively!  Many puzzles have already been included for your enjoyment.  Features include: Answer peek, save your work to disk for later retrieval, help screens. A fun way to increase your vocabulary.  A cruciverbalist's delight.

Lil' Picasso

LIL' PICASSO is a coloring and creativity package for children. Your children will spend hours coloring the pre-drawn pictures with a paintbrush of over 300 colors and patterns.  Children can also choose from a variety of drawing tools to create their own masterpieces.  Fun, simple to use.  Colorful point and click icons make understanding the interface easy (ideal for little children who can't read yet). Artwork can be saved to disk or printed.

Show 'N Spell

SHOW 'N SPELL is a high-resolution graphic spelling bee for children (and adults?).

Over a thousand different large 2" graphic images appear for the user to spell correctly.  For example, fist a picture of a horse will appear, and then the program prompts the user to correctly spell the object before continuing on to the next picture.  Options include: Playing against the clock; 3 different skill levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced); "Top 10" score board records best work;

Customized word lists can also be created and imported into the program.  Words from such lists then can be displayed in flashcard method, or for fun, scramble each word and have the user try to unscramble the letters to find the original.

Supports mouse for those who may be physically impaired and unable to type.

A fun yet educational program.

Teaching Tiles

Teaching Tiles is a problem solving and picture matching game - a "Concentration" style tool that increases one's memory skills.  It teaches colors, letters of the alphabet, and math.  Uncover one tile at a time, then try to find its matching "answer" tile next...  It features several skill levels, with increasing levels of difficulty during each round of play. This program can be a specially joyful learning experience for young children, and yet provide a formidable challenge for adults.

You can download all of these programs at: http://www.pc-shareware.com/

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Frequently asked questions

Q: How do I add my own graphic images to My Screen Saver?

A: It's fairly simple...

First, your images must be in Windows bitmap (.BMP) format.

Secondly, you must place the .BMP files into your \WINDOWS directory.  My Screen Saver looks for its images in the \WINDOWS directory, therefore they must be there before proceeding.

Next, run the "Configuration" utility (see the [image] icon) and then double click on "Picture images" from the pick list.  This will open a new window displaying the bitmap images available to you.  Simply make your choice of images you wish to use by double clicking on the filenames.

Q: Is My Screen Saver free?

A: My Screen Saver is shareware.  Shareware is NOT freeware.  Shareware is a "try before you buy" software marketing concept that allows the user to obtain fully functional copies of programs for evaluation.  The distribution and copying fee that you may have paid to obtain this program does not cover the cost of the software.  Shareware programs such as the one that you have obtained require separate payment to the author if it is found to be a useful product and if it is used beyond a reasonable evaluation period.

Q: I would like to give My Screen Saver as a gift to some of my friends.  Do you offer a discount for multiple quantity purchases?

A: Yes, the more copies you purchase, the lower the registration fee.  If you wish to purchase one additional copy for a friend, add $12.00.  If you have lots of friends, each extra copy of the program costs only $10.00.  For example, if you want to register a copy for yourself PLUS two copies for two friends, the total cost would be $16.50 + $10 + $10 = $36.50.  These prices are only available when mailing your registration directly to the author.  You must also include the complete names and addresses for each friend for licensing purposes.  All disks, however, will be mailed to just one address.

Q: How do I slow the phrases down?  They change too quickly for me to read.

A: When you install My Screen Saver using the INSTALL utility you will find a "Configuration" icon [image] added to your Program Manager or program group.  Simply double click on this icon to access many of the options that allow you to customize My Screen Saver.  When the "My Screen Saver options" window appears, click on the "Configuration" button.  The next window that appears will allow you to change the frequency of the verses, the size of the fonts, the screen background color, and more.

Q: After I installed My Screen Saver I have not been able to control the power saver features of my monitor.

A: You will NOT be able to use your power management feature with My Screen Saver.  You will have to choose one or the other.  Your power management feature is actually activated by another screen saver file, therefore you cannot have two screen savers active at the same time.

Q: My Screen Saver is fantastic!  How can I obtain a registered copy as soon as possible?  I'm in a hurry and just have to have it now!

A: The fastest way to obtain My Screen Saver would be to register through one of the following channels:

1) VISA, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted by calling (540) 371-5746 during weekday evenings or all day Saturday.   A disk will then be sent to you within 48 hours.

2) Compuserve:  Type SWREG as a GO word and register program # 14912.  Compuserve will charge the program to your monthly membership bill.  A disk will then be mailed to you within 48 hours.

Note: Unfortunately Compuserve adds an extra 15% to the registration free to cover administrative overhead.

If you are not in a hurry, registrations can be sent by regular mail to our street address.  Turn around is approximately 2-3 weeks.

Q: Am I allowed to resell or distribute the custom screen saver that I create using My Screen Saver ?

A: The $16.50 cost only allows you to use the program on one PC.  You are not permitted to resell or redistribute My Screen Saver.  It is possible, however, to work with the author of the program and arrange a low cost license that would allow you to resell or distribute your creation.  We can even include a self-installing utility that makes installing the screen saver a snap!  Prices for this service are very reasonable.  Contact the author for details.

Q: Will this screen saver run under Windows NT?

A: No.  The screen saver only works with Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

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How to register this program with the author

My Screen Saver Registration Form:

To view the registration form, click on the picture glyph below:

My Screen Saver is distributed as shareware software.  Shareware is a software concept that allows users to evaluate software for a trial period.  If during this trial period you find the software useful and plan to continue using it, you are then obligated to financially support the author.  If you do not support the author with your registration, then you must delete the program and cease using it.  Shareware relies totally on the honor system.

The author of My Screen Saver receives no royalties from the distribution of this program and relies totally upon users like yourself to support the shareware concept.  If users do not support the author, the author goes unpaid for his labors.

A single license for use on one PC costs $16.50 (U.S.A.)

For further information or questions, Email inquiries can be sent to any one of the following email addresses:

info@pc-shareware.com

74170.3550@compuserve.com


My Screen Saver

My Screen Saver for Windows

Copyright 1997 by Philip P. Kapusta, All rights reserved

Mailing address:

406 Monroe Avenue, Falmouth, VA 22405

To contact the author by Internet email, use any of these email addresses::

info@pc-shareware.com

74170.3550@compuserve.com


My Screen Saver Registration Form

To print this form, click on the printer glyph:

My Screen Saver Registration Form:

I am submitting $16.50* (U.S.A.) to register my copy of My Screen Saver.  I understand that in return for my registration I will receive a fully registered copy and personalized (bearing my name).  This registered version will be used on only one computer.

Your name: ____________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City: _______________________ State: _____________

Zip code: ________________ Phone: _______________

Email address (if any): ____________________________

Specify diskette size desired: ______________________

* Please print very, VERY clearly! *

Make funds payable in U.S.A. dollars to:

Philip Kapusta

406 Monroe Avenue

Falmouth, VA 22405  USA

* Note: Customers living outside the U.S.A. must include $2.00 additional for Air Mail costs.  Virginia residents must add 4.5% sales tax.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Registrants who live in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom or Europe may choose to pay in their native currency IF you mail CASH, otherwise a money order in U.S. $ will be required.  If mailing foreign cash, CONVERT FIRST to U.S. dollars using the correct exchange rate, and wrap well in paper.  No coins!

Please check with author before submitting your registration AFTER December 31, 1998 for current pricing.  At that time send a self-addressed U.S. stamped envelope or international postal coupons for a reply or contact by email: info@pc-shareware.com  or  74170.3550@compuserve.com.

Compuserve members may register My Screen Saver using GO SWREG online registration service.


Other software

My Screen Saver is just one of our many software titles.

If you like My Screen Saver then you may be interested in trying some of our other programs.  Most of our programs are in the areas of electronic publishing, family, educational, or inspiration.  For free, shareware evaluation copies, you can obtain the latest versions from the following sources.  If you have Internet access and a Web browser, surf to our Softword Technology Web sites, at:

http://www.pc-shareware.com/

http://www.pcshareware.com/

http://members.aol.com/shareware/

The following is a summary of our other programs that you may find of interest:

Educational software

Inspirational software

Productivity and utilities

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Productivity and utilities

Another Notepad

"Why another notepad?" you may ask. "What's wrong with the notepad utility that Microsoft provides?" We're glad that you asked. Click here to see a host of features that Microsoft forgot.

Browse and View

This offline browser makes the World Wide Web and your HTML pages available to those who do not have Internet access.  Now you can place your HTML pages on a diskette, along with Book Browser, and the World Wide Web can be delivered on a diskette to anyone!

Disk Note Librarian

DISK NOTE LIBRARIAN is a file and disk cataloging utility that allows you to add descriptions & comments to each file name, including directories, on a disk. Descriptions can be up to 300 characters in length, & can easily be edited at a later date. Some of the features included are; on screen editing, a hot key for instant access to DOS, file view utility, file compression utilities, and many more. There's also file management utilities like; copy, delete, sort, attribute control, & quick glance. This program is ideal the home user and professional, who needs control of their software libraries.

The Disk Vendor

THE DISK VENDOR catalog on diskette authoring software

For businesses that would like an alternative to a printed product catalog THE DISK VENDOR offers a solution.  THE DISK VENDOR is a software authoring system that allows your company to easily create professional looking menu driven catalogs for your customers that can be distributed via computer floppy diskette.  Sell anything from "anchors" to "zippers".  The program handles credit cards, large volume discounts, shipping and handling charges, printed order forms, custom opening & closing screens.  Complete instructions are included with the program (on-disk) and a sample catalog.  If you know how to use a word processor, then you have all the skill necessary to create your own on-line electronic catalog on a disk!

The DeskJet Survival Kit

A collection of useful utilities and tips for Hewlett-Packard DeskJet series printer. Includes instructions and diagrams for refilling empty inkjet cartridges, saving you $$$'s!  Also prints 2, 4 or 8 pages of micro text on 1 sheet!  Also sets ESC codes. Includes TSR address grabber utility that will grab an address off the screen and send it to an envelope.  A must have collection of utilities if you own a H/P DeskJet series printer.

Envelopes Plus...

ENVELOPES PLUS... is an easy to use, menu driven database for printing envelopes of all sizes, for printing 1 to 4 column mailing labels, and for printing Rolodex cards.  The program can even dial phone numbers.  Works with dot matrix, H/P DeskJet inkjets, and H/P laser printers.  The program even allows the user to attach a 100 line memo field/file!  Calculator, lots of extras.  Intuitive DOS interface.  Great for the beginner or novice (and even small businesses) to establish a database of names/contacts.  The program does not require the user to know anything about database setup. Forget about indexes, data fields, and record names...the program allows you to begin entering data within 30 seconds after start-up. Supports Avery piggyback and sheet labels..

Electronic Text Publishing System

The Electronic Text Publishing System is used to make "electronic" books or magazines, such as tutorials, training manuals, or even works of literature.

The E-Text system allows you to create professional looking, royalty-free programs with minimal effort.  E-Text uses text files that you create and compiles them into a menu driven "electronic" book, complete with a table of contents.  If you know how to use a word processor, then you have all the skills necessary to publish your own "electronic" books on a disk.

E-Text also supports the use of 256-color .PCX images, submenus, executing DOS commands.

Home Loan Diary

Want to earn 1729% on your money by investing in your home mortgage?  Want to see what an extra $25 principal per month will do to the length of your mortgage?  HOME LOAN DIARY is one of the easiest to use mortgage amortization calculators around!  Scroll back and forth through an amortization table just like a Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet. Great for playing "what-if".  Powerful, yet very practical, for it shows you how much $$$ you can save by prepaying a loan.  Even tracks escrow accounts and allows user notes/comments to be attached to each loan.   Written specifically for home owners.

ItemTree

There are times when a notepad won't do and times when a database is overkill.  For bits of data that you need to keep track of ItemTree may be the solution...  The data you enter into ItemTree, whether it be Web URLs, phone numbers, or a list of things to do, can be entered in a hierarchical format, allowing you to easily classify items under different categories.  The result looks like a family tree chart.

My Screen Saver

Have you ever wanted to design your very own, personalized Windows screen saver? Now you can build one, adding your favorite graphic images and words of wisdom.

Offsite Explorer

A Microsoft Internet Explorer browser look-alike. Useful for viewing and editing your HTML files while NOT connected to the Internet.

The Paper Saver

The Paper Saver is a printer utility for all laser printers & Hewlett Packard DeskJet printers.  It is a great solution for reducing the paper glut that comes when printing large ASCII text files. Prints up to 8 pages of text on every sheet in a tiny, but very readable font.  Or you can use a standard 10 cpi font in various layouts (landscape, back and front sides, etc.)  The program can print 1, 2, 4 or 8 pages on every sheet in single or double columns, front and/or back, collated.  It even prints booklets. Menu driven, easy to navigate.

Password Guardian

Having a hard time remembering all those passwords, PINs and combinations? Here's a great database to securely keep them!

Sentry 95

Sentry 95 will prevent unauthorized users from accessing your computer.  Think of it as a personal guard standing beside your computer, asking all who approach for a password in order to gain access.

Sheet Music Designer

Sheet Music Designer is a utility to print blank music paper on letter size (8.5" x 11") paper.  With this program you can print treble and bass staves, along with guitar tablature. You have the ability  to adjust left and right margins, line thickness, and closing brackets.

Type-It

TYPE-IT - Converts your dot matrix or daisy wheel printer into a typewriter.  This utility allows you to print out notes, envelopes, etc. quickly, just as if your printer was a typewriter.

The Unzip Wizard

The friendly Unzip Wizard interface will make you feel confident and secure that your ZIP files are being unarchived properly.  It's as easy as 1-2-3!  Simply... 1) Choose the ZIP file you wish to unzip...2) Select the files you wish to extract...3) Choose a destination.  That's it!  Presto!  Your files are unzipped!

Wit and Wisdom

Screen saver that displays clever thoughts, famous quotations and witticisms randomly on your screen.

The X-Filer

Convert a single .TXT file into stand alone .EXE in seconds!

Zip Code Companion

A U.S.A. Zip code lookup program that allows you to quickly search for data by zip code or by city.  Auto-paste zip code information directly into other Windows programs.

You can download all of these programs at: http://www.pc-shareware.com/

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What is My Screen Saver?

Description:

Have you ever wanted to create your very own, personalized Windows screen saver? Now you can build one, adding your favorite graphic images and words of wisdom!

My Screen Saver allows you to:

- Display a sequence of your own favorite graphic bitmap images with transition effects.  Create your own personal slide show!

- Scrolls custom messages from right to left across your screen.

- Display left or center justified messages on your screen every 10-30 seconds.

- Password protect your computer (keeps your computer secure while you are away from your PC).

- Comes with many witty and wise sayings to inspire and delight you!

You don't need to be a programmer to create your own screen saver.  My Screen Saver makes it easy to create your own professional-looking, personalized screen!

Requirements:

Windows 3.1 or Windows 95

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