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Here is a list of the discs that are currently available on 16 March 1994
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1. Simtel MSDOS CDROM
2. Cica Microsoft Windows CDROM
3. Giga Games CDROM
4. Hobbes OS/2 CDROM
5. GIFs Galore CDROM
6. Space and Astronomy CDROM
7. Project Gutenberg CDROM
8. Libris Britannia CDROM
9. QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM
10. Aminet Amiga CDROM
11. Info-Mac CDROM
12. C Users' Group Library CDROM
13. Source Code CDROM
14. X11R5 and GNU CDROM
15. Nova for NeXT CDROM
16. Nebula for NeXTStep Intel CDROM
17. Linux Operating System CDROM
18. Toolkit for Linux CDROM
19. FreeBSD Operating System CDROM
20. Sprite CDROM
21. Ada CDROM
22. Garbo MSDOS/MAC CDROM
23. GEMini Atari CDROM
24. La coleccio'n CDROM
25. Clipart Cornicopia
26. Fractal Frenzy
27. Taxinfo '93
28. Internet Info
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Simtel MSDOS CDROM. This disc contains about 660 MB of utilities,
programming tools, source code, technical documentation, etc. It
includes the entire Simtel20 MSDOS Archive. There is an index file in
each directory, and a master index file in the top directory that
describes each file. The current edition of this disc was made in
October 1993. The next edition will be available once the future of the
Simtel Site has been decided. This disc is available by quarterly
subscription for $19.95 per issue plus appropriate shipping. The single
issue price is $29.95.
CICA Microsoft Windows CDROM. This disc contains 640 MB of Microsoft
Windows programs. It includes hundreds of utilities, games, fonts,
bitmaps, etc. All are written especially for Windows. It includes
the entire CICA Windows collection from Indiana University. Most
of the files on the disc are in zip format. This disc was produced in
December 1993. The next issue will be April, 1994. This disc is
available by quarterly subscription for $19.95 plus appropriate shipping.
The single price is $29.95.
Giga-Games CDROM. Thousands of the finest sharware/PD games for MSDOS
and Windows from the Giga-Games archive at ftp.cdrom.com:/pub/games.
This disc contains over 3000 files, including arcade games,
educational games for all age groups, adventure games, board games,
card games and strategy games. You can play many of these games
either against the computer or against another human. There are
sports games, trivia games and word games. There are lots of
utilities and "cheat sheets" for commercial and shareware games.
There is an easy to use shell that makes the disc easy to navigate,
and each program has a detailed description. This disc is set up for
most popular BBS's. The price is $39.95.
Hobbes OS/2 CDROM. This disc contains the OS/2 archives from
ftp-os2.cdrom.com. There are over 3000 programs (650 MB). Many of
the same programs are also included as uncompressed files ready for
executation right off the CDROM. The files on this disc were
downloaded in October 1993. The next issue will be in stock the first
week of April. This disc is available by quarterly subscription for
$19.95 plus appropriate shipping. The single issue price is $29.95.
GIFs Galore CDROM. Six Thousand GIF images in dozens of catagories,
including art, aviation, birds, cars, cats, flowers, fractals,
military, people, raytrace, sci_fi, swimsuit, technology, trains,
vietnam, and about twenty other categories. There is no "adult"
material on this disc. Most images are 640x480 and in full color.
Viewers are provided for MSDOS, Windows, Amiga, Macintosh, OS/2,
SPARC, SGI, X11R5, and several other systems. The price is $39.95.
Space and Astronomy CDROM. Thousands of NASA images and data. The
images include pictures of the earth, the planets, satellites,
rockets, distant galaxies, and nebula. There are also thousands of
text files, including information on asteroids, astronauts, NASA news
bulletins and press releases since 1962, and the USENET sci.space
archives. A large collection of astronomy and space related shareware
and PD software is also included. The price is $39.95.
Project Gutenberg CDROM. This disc contains the etexts of Project
Gutenberg for 1991, 1992 and Jan-Jul 1993. The etexts on the disc
include classic literature such as Aesop's Fables, Alice in
Wonderland, Moby Dick, and Paradise Lost; Historical documents such as
the Magna Carta, U.S. Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution,
Inagural Addresses and many treaties; references such as Roget's
Thesaurus, almanacs, census data, the CIA World Fact Book, and
mathematical constants; religious documents such as the Bible, and the
Book of Mormon. This disc is available by semi-annual subscription
for $24.95 plus appropriate shipping. The single price is $39.95.
Libris Britannia CDROM. This disc was made as a joint project with
the Public Domain and Shareware Library of Sussex, England. It
contains over 600 MB of up to date and very well indexed software. It
is biased toward the technical and scientific PC user and includes
extensive sections on electronics, engineering, mathematics, medicine,
ham radio, and other specialist areas. PDSL acts as librarian for the
UK C User's Group, and the programming section includes the UK CUG
volumes. The disc comes with a 124 page manual that contains capsule
descriptions of about 100-250 words for each item, with information on
version number, registration fee, and hardware required. This disc
was just updated in January, 1994, and costs $69.95.
QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM. This disc contains the November 1993 US CALLSIGN
DATABASE (in ASCII), PC (MS-DOS) compatible search and retrieval
software, search by callsign, name, city, zip code, several output
formats including screen, mailing lists, etc. There are hundreds of
popular ham related (shareware) programs and nearly 200 radio and
scanner modifications. Also included are USENET news articles from
rec.ham-radio and rec.radio.amateur.{misc,packet,policy} since 1989.
Also provided are complete dumps of several internet ham radio
archives, Canadian and US CLUB callsigns, FCC Rules and Regulations
(Part 97), DX lists, DXCC info, BBS lists, UNIX callsign
database/server 'C' source code, SIMTEL20 Ham Radio Archive files, and
vast amounts of useful reading information for the beginning to the
advanced ham enthusiast. This disc was made in December 1993. The price
is $29.95.
Aminet Amiga CDROM. This disc contains the Aminet Amiga Archive, the
AB20 Amiga archive, and comp.sources.amiga and comp.binaries.amiga.
There is a total of 650 megabytes of Amiga software. This disc was
made in June 1993. The disc Does work with the CDTV and is available
by subscription for $19.95 per quarter. The price is $29.95.
Info-Mac CDROM. Over 10000 programs from Stanford University's SUMEX
Archive, including desk accessories, games, virus-detection programs
and commercial demos. It is also jam-packed with graphics, sounds and
Hypercard stacks. For the more technically inclined, there are source
code samples and entire program listings as well as technical
documentation and discussions. The programs on this CDROM are from
Stanford University's Sumex-Aim Info-Mac Archive, one of the most
complete and up-to-date collections of Macintosh software. This disc
is in HFS Mac format. It was updated in December, 1993. The price is
$39.95.
C Users' Group Library CDROM. C source code from the C Users' Group.
Most code is for MSDOS, early volumes are CP/M, later UNIX. Includes
source code for editors, disassemblers, compilers, interpreters,
communications, bbs', games, tutorials, libraries, etc. Also all
source code listings from the C Users' Journal. CUG volumes 100-384
are included on the disc. Part of the proceeds of this CDROM go to the
C Users' Group. Made in December 1993, the price is $49.95.
Source Code CDROM. This disc contains the Usenet source archives, the
Simtel20 Unix-C Archive, and a large collection of MSDOS source code.
There is a total of about 600 MB of source code. It is mostly C, but
also has some Pascal, Lisp, C++, Modula2, Fortran, Assembly, etc.
This disc was made in March 1992. The price is $39.95.
X11R5 and GNU CDROM. This disc contains all the X11R5 Window System
sources, including all the contributed software, all the GNU source
code, and sparc binaries and libraries for the Gnu programs and the
X11R5 server and clients. The X11R5 sources are at patch level
seventeen. This disc is in Rock Ridge format, so full unix pathnames
are visible on systems that support the RR extensions. This CDROM was
made in December 1992. The price is $39.95.
The Nova CDROM Second Edition.
This new totally revised edition of the Nova will give you more
applications, more source code, more fun and information. On this disc you
will find utilities, games, fonts, sounds, music, PostScript and tiff
graphics. Included on the Nova is the largest collection of public domain
and shareware applications of it's kind. There is more applications then
ever before and you will see why the Nova is one of the most popular CDROM
for the NeXT platform. Each directory on the disc contains an index listing
filename, version, author and a short description of each file. A central
index is also included which you use with Digital Librarian to quickly
locate any file. The Nova for NeXT hardware is in ISO-9660 format with
Rock Ridge extensions. A must for every NeXT owner. Remember this is a lot
more then an update it's a totally new revised edition.
Made in January 1994, the disc costs $59.95.
Nebula for NeXTStep Intel CDROM. The largest collection of
applications presently available for NeXTStep Intel in categories such
as utilities, games, general productivity. Also included are graphics
files in Tiff, PostScript, Gif, and Login Panels format, as well as a
large collection of fonts and sounds. Programmers will be happy to
note that almost all the applications on the disc comes with complete
source code making the Nebula a valuable reference for NeXTSTEP
programmers. A central index is included which can be used with
Digital Librarian to quickly locate the file you're looking for.
NeXTSTEP 3.1 or above for Intel processors is required to use this
disc. This disc was made in October, 1993, and costs $59.95.
Linux Operating System CDROM. Tired of MSDOS and Windows? Try
Yggdrasil Linux, a genuine UNIX clone with full source code. Linux is
based on the 0.99.13 kernel, GCC 2.4.5, Xfree86 1.3 (X11R5) X windows,
and hundreds of other programs. Sound support for *every* computer,
support for almost *any* cdrom drive, support for almost every video
card. Linux uses as little as 2 MB of hard disk space or as much as
680 MB. An easy graphical install program guides your setup. Andrew
multimedia mail system, MIME multimedia mail, X windows programming
tools, and two emacs versions are just a few of the other ported
software on the disc. Yes, if it doesn't work on your system, return
it for a full refund. Experience an advanced, professional unix on
your PC -- order your Linux CDROM today. This CDROM was made by Adam
Richter of Yggdrasil Computing. The price is $49.95.
Toolkit for Linux CDROM. This CDROM contains a huge collection of
utilities and documentation for Linux. It also contains the complete
Slackware Linux system, and many Xfree86 programs. This disc was
made in December 1993. The price is $39.95.
FreeBSD Operating System CDROM. This CDROM contains the complete FreeBSD
Operating System, release 1.0, a full 4.3 BSD compatible 32 bit operating
system with features from 4.4 BSD. It comes with XFree86 2.0 (X11R5 patch
level 25 for the PC) and ready-to-run X11 utilities and libraries such as
XView, XV, Tcl/Tk, JPEG library, etc. Full Berkeley-style networking.
TCP/IP, SLIP, PPP, telnet, ftp, gopher, archie, and industry standard
NFS and YP services. USENET News and mail reading software (elm and mh).
Complete ANSI/POSIX-1003.1 compliant development environment - including
kernel source, GCC C++ v 2.3.5, GDB, lex, yacc, f2c, profilers, Gnu
emacs 19.19, perl, etc. You get TeX 3.14, dvips, ghostscript, FlexFax
fax software, ksh, tcsh, and bash shells, sc spreadsheet, Ingres database,
etc. Audio support for SoundBlaster, ProAudio Spectrum and Gravis UltraPro
and compatibles. Everything comes with source code. With FreeBSD you get
a tightly integrated build system. You can make the while source tree with
one command. ISO-9660 and Rock Ridge CDROM support. This disc is in
Rock Ridge format with source on the CDROM in long native filenames.
This CDROM was made in December 1993 by Rod Grimes. The price is $39.95.
Sprite CDROM. This disc contains the source code and documentation
for the Sprite Network Operating System. Sprite was a research
operating system developed at the University of California, Berkeley.
All the reseach papers from the Sprite project are also included on
the disc. This software on this disc is primarily intended for
research purposes, and is not really intended to be used as a
production system. Boot images are provided for Sun SparcStations and
DECStations. The cost is $29.95.
Ada CDROM. 620+ MB of documentation, information, and source code. This
disc contains the entire Public Ada Library (PAL). With more than 5000
files, this disc is an indispensible resource for any Ada programmer.
Imagine the convienience of refering to the disc for all the Ada language
reference manuals, a complete set of Ada language issue comments, the GNAT
compiler, PC and Mac Ada/ED compilers, benchmarks, validation suites,
courseware, Ada programming tools, and prodigious amounts of source code.
This disc is available in either ISO-9660 with Rock Ridge Extensions, or
Macintosh HFS. Made in March 1994, the disc costs $39.95.
Garbo MSDOS/MAC CDROM. This disc contains the Garbo archive from
Vaasa University in Finland. It contains almost 400 MB of software.
About 250 MB is for MSDOS, and about 150 MB is for Macintoshes. The
price is $29.95.
GEMini Atari CDROM. 2872 of programs for the Atari in 616 MB. These
files are for the Atari ST, TT and Falcon Computers plus a section for
the Porfolio palmtop computer. You also get text files and graphics
for the Lynx and Jaguar video game system. All programs are ready to
run directly from the CDROM. Each directory contains an index and a
list of files to make it easier for a user to locate a file. Programs
and files in groups such as accessories, archivers, astonomy, database,
utilities, fonts, games, gnu, programming, scree savers, virus, text
editors. 50 megabytes of games and entertainment software. 15 megabytes
of fonts. Lots of source code. You can install the GEMini CDROM on an
Atari or MSDOS BBS. All the noncompressed files have a compressed
version in the zip folder. BBS operators can easily make thousands of
Atari files available to their users. You get PCBoard, Opus, Wildcat,
RBBS, Spitfire, and Maximus index files. This CDROM was made in Dec
1993 by Eric Tremblay and Rene Guimont. The price is $39.95.
La coleccio'n CDROM. 6,696 MSDOS, MicroSoft Windows and OS/2 files with
complete file descriptions in Spanish (only). Este CDROM cuenta ma's de
6.696 archivos clasificados en 55 directorios. La coleccio'n contiene
aplicaciones, informacio'n y mucho ma's para MSDOS, MicroSoft Windows y
OS/2. Incluye dos secciones especiales llena de material para
autoediccio'n y programas para calculadoras HP-48SX. Este CDROM fue
preparado para ser instalado in BBS. La coleccio'n fue preparado en agosto
1993. $39.95
ClipArt Cornucopia CDROM. The Clip Art CDROM contains 5050 black-and-
white clip art images, totaling 408 MB of files. Subjects portrayed
range from cartoon animals and Wild West caricatures to space craft and
school scenes. These Clip Art images are perfect for any desktop publishing
project! You get all the clip art images on this disc in both .PCX (PC
Paintbrush) and .WPG (WordPerfect Graphics) formats for maximum portability.
We have thoroughly indexed the Clip Art CDROM and include an easy-to-use
file browser. It is simple to locate, view and copy the images by filename
or subject. Order yours today! $39.95
Fractal Frenzy CDROM. The Fractal Frenzy CDROM contains the definitive
collection of Lee Skinner's fractal art work. These images are a beautiful
testament to the power of computer generated art. You'll find thousands of
fractal images on this disc. The Fractal Frenzy CDROM contains examples
of all the major fractal types: Mandelbrot, Zexpe, Barnsle, fn(z)+fn(pix),
etc. You get all the images on the disc in both very high resolution GIF
images (1024x768/256 color) and most of the images also in low resolution
GIF (640x480/256 color). The low resolution versions are completely
royalty free. You can view the images on the Fractal Frenzy CDROM with a
PC compatible or a Macintosh. The images display their best colors on a PC
compatible with a 512K of 1MB SVGA card. On the Macintosh you need high
resolution video. You'll be enthralled by the images on this disc. Don't
miss out, get your copy today. $39.95
Taxinfo '93. Would you like to have virtually a complete set of federal tax
forms and instruction at your finger tips when you begin work on your 1993
taxes? Then the Tax Info CDROM is for you! This 620 MB disc contains a
complete collection of 335 forms and schedules for filing your 1993 U.S.
Federal Income Taxes. This 620 MB collection is the most complete collection
of Tax forms and instructions outside the IRS. Our great Windows viewer makes
it easy for you to print any form you need. You get extensive on-line help,
including Forms Help which provides a description of many principal federal
tax forms. In addition, you get six federal tax publications including 493
Alternative Tax Withholding Methods and Tables, Circular E Employers Tax Guide,
1045 Information For Tax Practitioners and Notice 931 New Deposit Requirements
for 1993. This disc is $39.95.
Internet Info CDROM. The Internet Info CDROM contains a sample of the
wealth of information that is available on the Internet. You get 12,000
documents about computers and networks: Answers to Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ's), Internet RFCs and IENs, Computer security documents,
Internet Network maps, Usenet technical discussion archives, FTP site
lists and descriptions of the archives they hold, Extensive bibliographies
and technical book reviews, documents and standards from IEEE, ISO, NIST,
ANSI and others. If computers, networking and technology interest you,
order this CDROM today. March 1994. $39.95
The CICA MS Windows, Simtel MSDOS, Aminet, Hobbes OS/2, and QRZ Ham Radio
discs are available by subscription. We update these discs quarterly.
When we have a new version we ship them to our subscribers. We bill your
credit card when we ship. The cost is only $19.95 per issue. The
standard shipping charge applies.
All of these CDROMs, except the Info-Mac Disc, are in ISO-9660 format,
so they are readable on almost any system. No special software is
required.
Shipping and handling is $5 (per order, not per disc) for US/Canada,
and $10 for airmail overseas. If you live in California, please add
sales tax.
You may order via email. Our email address is orders@cdrom.com
You can send a check or money order to
Walnut Creek CDROM
1547 Palos Verdes, Suite 260
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
USA
Or you can order by MasterCard, Visa or American Express. If you do
not trust email with your credit card number, you can call
+1 800 786-9907
+1 510 674-0783
+1 510 674-0821 (FAX)
There will be other discs available soon.
* * * CDROM Caddies are available for $4.95 each. * * *
Plastic jewel boxes are 10/$5.
We continue to seek partners in CDROM production. If you have a good
idea for a disc and want to work with us, give us a call.
This catalog is dated 16 March 1994. The most current version of this
catalog is available via anonymous ftp from
ftp.cdrom.com:/pub/cdrom/catalog, by fingering info@cdrom.com, or you can
request it by sending email to (the human at) info@cdrom.com.
The Above CD ROMS may be obtained in the UK From
PDSL Ltd
Winscombe House
Beacon Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 1UL England
0892 663298, Fax 0892 667473