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Contents
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 1
Chapter 1: How to read this catalog 2
1.1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Registration benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 5
Part 1: Shareware Products
Chapter 2: Utilities 8
2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.1 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.2 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.2.1 Disk duplicating . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.2.2 Disk formatting . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.1 File encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2.2 File archiving & compression . . . . . . 12
2.2.3 File comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2.4 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.1 CPU & memory utilities . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.2 Screen utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.2.1 Screen savers . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4.1 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4.1.1 PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5 System utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5.1 Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5.2 Command processors . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.5.3 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 18
2.5.3.1 Batch file compilers . . . . . . . 19
2.5.4 Configuration utilities . . . . . . . . 20
2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.6.1 Multi-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.6.2 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.6.3 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.6.4 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.6.5 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs . . . . . . . . . 22
2.6.6 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.6.7 Notepads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 24
2.6.9 Time management . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 28
2.7.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.7.2 Combined MS/FMs . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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2.7.3 Work environment managers . . . . . . . 30
2.8 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.9 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.9.1 For operating systems . . . . . . . . . 30
2.9.1.1 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.9.2 For PKWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.9.2.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP . . . . . . . . . 31
2.9.3 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 3: Writing applications 32
3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.2 Text organizers/outliners . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.3 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.4 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5 Spelling checkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.6 Style checkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.7 Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.8 Document boilerplates . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.8.1 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.8.2 Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.9 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . . 37
3.10 Writing utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.11 Software tools & macros . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.11.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 39
3.11.2 For PC-Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.11.3 For Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.11.4 For WordStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.11.5 For WordPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.11.6 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 41
4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2 Spreadsheet utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 5: Database applications 42
5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . . 42
5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3 Mailing list systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.4 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.5 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.5.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 46
5.5.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5.3 For Clipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 6: Data 48
6.1 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.2 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3 World facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4 Census data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 7: Business 49
7.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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7.3 Equipment use & maintenance . . . . . . . . . 50
7.4 Employee management/scheduling . . . . . . . 50
7.5 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.6 Client management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.7 Organization charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.8 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.8.1 Food services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.8.2 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.8.3 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.9 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.9.1 Forms processing . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.10 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.11 Training aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.12 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 8: Finances 56
8.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2.1 Checkbook managers . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.3 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.4 Financial calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 9: Engineering 59
9.1 Industrial engineering . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.2 Numerical control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.3 Surveying & cartography . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.4 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.5 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.5.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 10: Communications 61
10.1 Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10.1.1 Network utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10.2 Call logging & analysis . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.3 Communication utilities . . . . . . . . . . 63
Chapter 11: Computer programming 64
11.1 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.1.1 Pascal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.1.1.1 OOP Pascal for DOS (Borland) . . . 64
11.1.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.2 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.2.1 Desktop tools for programmers . . . . . 65
11.2.2 File format translators . . . . . . . . 65
Chapter 12: Education 66
12.1 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12.2 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.3 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.4 Library/bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.5 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12.6 Foreign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12.7 Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12.8 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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12.9 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.10 Science & ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.11 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.12 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 13: Graphics 72
13.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
13.2 Drawing/editor programs . . . . . . . . . . 72
13.3 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
13.3.1 Graphics diversions . . . . . . . . . . 72
13.4 CAD/CAM applications . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
13.5 Business applications . . . . . . . . . . . 74
13.5.1 Mapping/cartography . . . . . . . . . . 75
13.6 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . . 76
13.6.1 BMP images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
13.6.2 PCX images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
13.7 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
13.7.1 File format translators . . . . . . . . 77
13.8 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . . 77
13.8.1 For AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chapter 14: Home & hobby 79
14.1 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
14.2 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
14.3 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . . 79
14.4 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
14.5 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
14.5.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . . 85
14.6 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
14.7 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
14.8 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
14.9 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
14.10 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . . 88
14.11 Reading (and writing, too) . . . . . . . . 88
14.12 Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
14.13 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
14.13.1 Baseball/softball . . . . . . . . . . 90
Chapter 15: Religion & philosophy 91
15.1 The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
15.1.1 Bible programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
15.2 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
15.3 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
15.3.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Chapter 16: Games 94
16.1 Arcade games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
16.2 Non-card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
16.3 Casino games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
16.4 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
16.5 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
16.6 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
16.7 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
16.7.1 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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16.8 Strategy/simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
16.9 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
16.10 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
16.11 For adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chapter 17: About shareware 101
17.1 For shareware authors . . . . . . . . . . 101
Part 2: Appendixes
Appendix A: Author addresses 103
Appendix B: Vendor addresses 111
Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 114
Appendix D: Retired shareware 116
Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 119
Appendix F: Supporting Members 122
Index 123
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition)
th nd
Updates to the 4 volume, 2 edition
Published February 1, 1994
Copyright 1994 by the Association of Shareware Professionals
(ASP), a non-profit organization; all rights reserved. Any
specific hardware/software names used in this catalog are the
(registered) trademarks of specific companies. Individuals,
bulletin board systems, national information systems, non-profit
organizations, and government agencies may freely distribute this
document in electronic form. For-profit disk vendor companies
may distribute this document in electronic form if they have an
ASP associate membership and if they charge only their normal
distribution fees. All others must obtain prior written per-
mission from the Association of Shareware Professionals. Write
to the ASP at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442.
The programs & services described in this catalog come from
members of the Association of Shareware Professionals. This
catalog may not list every ASP-member product and it may not be
current. Send all comments about the catalog to the above
address, or to CompuServe userID 70007,4004, or as a message in
the CompuServe SHAREWARE forum.
ASP strives to produce accurate catalogs BUT this publication may
contain any number of typographical, graphical, printing, or
interpretation errors.
"These programs are produced by members of the Associa-
tion of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to
make sure that the shareware principle works for you.
If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly,
ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
does not provide technical support for members'
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545
Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve
message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombuds-
man 70007,3536". The Ombudsman may be contacted by FAX
by sending to the ASP FAX number: (616) 788-2765. In
communication with the Ombudsman please include a tele-
phone number and/or FAX if available.
Please write to the ASP at the above address if you have any
comments or questions about this catalog.
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 2
Chapter 1
How to read this catalog
ASP members have supplied product descriptions for each shareware
application they offer. The catalog groups them by subject
matter and lists them alphabetically. If you want to know the
name/address/phone for the author of a particular program, turn
to the index and look for the program by name. You'll usually
see two page references: one describes the page where you read
about the program, the other mentions the page where you can find
information about the author (in Appendix A). Just turn to the
appropriate page and scan for the name of the program.
The Association of Shareware Professionals does NOT rate members'
software for functionality or usefulness, nor can it attest to
the validity of any product description in this catalog. That is
for you - the user - to decide. Shareware, especially those
products authorized to carry the ASP logo, can be tested on a
"try before you buy" basis. If the software doesn't meet your
needs, you won't have to worry about getting a refund. (That's
the beauty of the shareware marketing concept.)
1.1 Minimum requirements
Every program description lists its computer and operating system
requirements (e.g. "IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better"). Unless noted
otherwise, each program assumes you have a standard keyboard,
monitor, printer, and either two floppy drives or a hard disk.
And unless noted otherwise, programs written for the IBM PC
assume you have at least 512k of total installed RAM. Many pro-
grams may also need specific hardware or software such as:
CD-ROM drive
A device capable of reading CD-ROMs. A CD-ROM
looks just like a regular compact disk with music
on it, but it has information on it only a
computer's CD-ROM drive can read.
CGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying CGA
graphics. This includes most "laptop CGA"
computers, plus higher resolution monitors such as
the EGA or VGA. Some (but not all) of the
described programs may operate correctly with a
Hercules monitor if you use a "CGA simulator"
program; consult your video monitor manual for
details.
Dual 720k disk drives
At least two floppy drives capable of writing at
least 720k of data per disk, or, preferably, a
hard disk (see below).
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 3
EGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying EGA
graphics. This almost always includes VGA and
other higher-resolution monitors. CGA and
Hercules monitors won't suffice.
EMS memory Memory accessible via the Lotus-Intel-Microsoft
Expanded Memory Specification. Not to be confused
with expanded memory, extended memory, or XMS
memory (see below). Windows, OS/2, and newer
versions of DOS come with software designed to
implement EMS memory on computers with enough
installed memory.
Epson printer
A printer capable of recognizing the Epson print
command set (an industry standard). Some
printers, including some laser printers, have
options to behave like an Epson printer. Some
programs may require a specific model such as the
Epson MX-80 or FX-100.
Hard disk A fixed-, removable-, or network-drive device
capable of storing multiple megabytes of data.
Some programs also assume you have at least one
floppy drive in addition to the hard disk.
Hercules monitor
A video monitor capable of displaying Hercules
graphics. CGA, EGA, VGA, & SVGA monitors won't
suffice.
HP DeskJet A Hewlett-Packard DeskJet or compatible printer.
Some programs may require a DeskJet starting with
a specific model such as the DeskJet Plus or
having a specific feature like a RAM cartridge.
HP LaserJet A Hewlett-Packard LaserJet or compatible printer.
(HP DeskJet printers recognize most, but not all,
of the HP LaserJet command set.) Some programs
may require a specific model such as the LaserJet
II or with a specific feature like the LaserJet
IIIDSi.
Math coprocessor
An IBM PC or compatible computer with an installed
math coprocessor unit. Commonly referred to as an
"80x87 chip," these include the 8087, 80287, and
80387 coprocessors. (80486- and Pentium-based
computers have math coprocessors by default.)
Most 8086-, 80286-, and 80386-based IBM PCs &
compatibles have no installed math coprocessor by
default. (80286- and 80386-based computers can
accept a math coprocessor if you purchase one.)
Modem A modem. Almost all programs work with a "Hayes
compatible" modem, specifically one able to
recognize the Hayes command set (an industry
standard). A few programs claim to work with non-
Hayes modems too. Some programs may require the
modem to operate at a specific rate of speed (e.g.
"1200 baud").
Mouse A Logitec- or Microsoft-compatible mouse.
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 4
Network A computer hooked up a local area network (LAN).
Program descriptions will normally specify the
different types of LAN systems under which they
can operate.
Plotter A plotter output device. Many of the described
programs need a plotter able to recognize the HPGL
(Hewlett Packard Graphics Language) command set.
PostScript printer
A printer able to interpret the PostScriptr
command set. Many printers (including the HP
LaserJet series) offer PostScript compatibility
via plug-in cartridges. Software also exists to
emulate PostScript on hundreds of popular
printers.
SVGA monitor
A video monitor capable of displaying SVGA
graphics. This almost always includes higher-
resolution monitors. CGA, EGA, VGA, and Hercules
monitors won't suffice.
Streaming tape device
A device capable of reading streaming tapes. Also
referred to as a "tape backup device." Streaming
tapes look something like a standard music
cassette or videocassette, but it holds
information only a computer can read. Common
streaming tapes include DC600, DC2000, DC2120;
tape storage formats include QIC-40 and QIC-80.
VGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying VGA
graphics. This almost always includes higher-
resolution monitors. CGA, EGA, and Hercules
monitors won't suffice.
XMS memory Memory accessible via the Lotus-Intel-Microsoft
eXtended Memory Specification. Not to be confused
with expanded memory, extended memory, or EMS
memory (see above). Windows, OS/2, and newer
versions of DOS come with software designed to
implement XMS memory on computers with enough
installed memory.
1.2 Registration benefits
All ASP member shareware products come with certain minimum
benefits when you register. The author must acknowledge your
registration (you don't just get a canceled check) and must
provide a minimum amount of technical support for at least three
months.
Many authors provide other registration benefits such as a
printed manual, a master disk, a year of unlimited phone support,
source code, etc. The product description will mention them when
appropriate.
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 5
In addition, every ASP member can offer the following benefits to
registered customers:
CompuServe
IntroPak obtain an introductory membership to the Compu-
Serve network with a $15 usage credit when you
register an ASP member's shareware product.
Shareware
Magazine get a discount when you subscribe to Shareware
Magazine.
Many authors include this information when they acknowledge
registrations. Contact the author if you need assistance.
Some authors add "registration reminder screens" to the shareware
version of a program as a way to gently remind people to
register. (The ASP sets ethical standards regarding it.) Almost
all authors will either send a copy of the program without
reminder screens, or will disclose a method to disable the
reminders, once you register the product.
1.3 Sample product description
This sample description will help you understand what each field
means:
Product: Shareware Program Name [***]
A "[***]" across from the product name indicates a new or
updated description since the last catalog.
Author: name & phone number of the person or company offering
this product. See Appendix A for detailed information about
the person or company.
Version: version number (release date)
Needs: computer type [IBM PC, IBM 80386, Macintosh, etc.],
operating system, and version number. May also describe other
needed or recommended hardware & software. See above for more
details.
Registration fee: The cost of a single user license, expressed
in U.S. currency unless otherwise noted. Many authors provide
"multi-tier" registrations, and you may pay a little more or
less than the amount stated here depending on your situation.
(You can often save money by "reading the fine print.") Some
authors include shipping & handling fees in the prices while
others don't. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate
licenses for a higher fee; please contact the author in
question for details and price quotes.
SWREG#: applies only to CompuServe users. You can register this
product on CompuServe and have the cost added to your service
bill. This method of payment proves especially useful for (1)
overseas users who don't have a credit card accepted by the
author; and (2) business customers who find it easier to
register shareware by tacking the fee onto a corporate-
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 6
sponsored CompuServe account. CompuServe users should GO
CIS:SWREG for more details.
PsL#: you can register this product via the Public (software)
Library, and you can pay for it with your MasterCard, Visa,
American Express, Optima, or Discover card. Call (800)
242-4775, have your credit card handy, and have the product's
PsL registration number handy. (Overseas customers should call
U.S. 713-524-6394.) Or if you want to fax your shareware
purchase order to PsL, fax it to (713) 524-6398.
Registration benefits: Describes the benefits you get for regis-
tering the software. All ASP shareware programs come with cer-
tain minimum benefits (see above for details).
Look for: FILENAME.EXT on BBSs (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it
at no charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on Compu-
Serve (or contact userID 78901,2345 for assistance); FILE-
NAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie (or contact userID
J.QAUTHOR for assistance).
Download size: the size of the file(s) to download, in
kilobytes. A 2400 baud modem can download about 14 kilobytes
per minute under normal conditions.
Special instructions: tells if the author limits product
distribution to the United States. In some cases the author or
company may have signed a contract forbidding worldwide share-
ware distribution. In other cases the product may only appeal
to an American audience (income tax software for example). In
rare cases, U.S. federal laws may actually prohibit the author
or company from distributing the product in other countries.
Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if
something needs further explanation.
Description: a paragraph or two of text which describes the
shareware product in detail. This information comes direct
from the author or company behind the program.
Chapter 1, "Shareware Products" 7
PART 1
Shareware Products
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8
Chapter 2
Utilities
2.1 Disk utilities
2.1.1 Hard disk utilities
Product: DaMenu [***]
DOS Application MENuing Utility. See full description on
page 28.
Product: Hard at Work [***]
You take a break while the computer "works" See full
description on page 96.
Product: Jason's File Finder [***]
Author: RMH Computer Services, 317-782-9903
Version: 2.0d (09-03-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Program can run safely on a
system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe,
mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other
shareware.
Look for: JFF20D.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at
no charge); JFF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1493
Download size: 37k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Powerful, fast, and extremely easy-to-use DOS file finder. Will
search for multiple file specs, and accepts standard DOS
wildcard characters. Searches across multiple drives, either
specific or a "range" of drives, and can also search in
specific directories. Accepts any combinations of the above.
Optionally, can perform a DOS command on every file found. Will
also calculate total byte counts for found files.
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Product: LK4.EXE [***]
Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704
Version: 2.0 (10-20-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: 3 months of support. 12-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: LK4.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no
charge); LK4.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 71210,3632 for assistance).
Download size: 33k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A fast file finder that searches across all hard drives or
selected drives. User enters a string and it will search all
hard drives for filenames containing the string. If LK4 is
entered without a search string, it will search hard drives for
duplicate filenames. When it completes the search, all located
files are displayed in a window and the user may view, tag, or
delete selected files. Users may also automatically change to
the directory containing the selected file.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
The computer falls in love with you. See full description on
page 96.
2.1.2 Floppy disk utilities
Product: Jason's File Finder [***]
DOS file finder, searches multiple drives. See full
description on page 8.
Product: MAXI Form [***]
Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732
Version: 1.7 (02-14-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 360k/720k/1.2meg/1.44meg
floppy drive.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: 3 months of support. 2-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MAXI*.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72060,1153 for
assistance); MAXI*.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or
contact userID MIKLOS.G for assistance).
Download size: 71k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A floppy disk formatting program that gives more space on a
disk: 360k disks are expanded to 420k, 720 becomes 800k, 1.2
meg becomes 1.4 meg and 1.44 meg is boosted to 1.6 meg. The
disks are user transparent to DOS version 3.20 or later and can
be used interchangeably with normal DOS disks.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10
2.1.2.1 Disk duplicating
Product: SAB Diskette Utility [***]
Author: Stewart A. Berman
Version: 2.50 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Registration fee: $20.00 (add $7.50 for shipping to U.S.
addresses)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support. 6-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: SABDU250.ZIP on BBSs; SDU250.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 76366,1664 for
assistance).
SWREG#: 1256
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
The Windows diskette utility. Using disk drives under Windows
is easy & efficient when you can:
* Format/copy/compare/save floppy diskette images in
foreground or background
* Read a diskette once and make multiple copies
* Save images to hard drive
* Convert diskette image formats while preserving boot and
reserve sectors
* Create distribution sets with group restores
* Browse diskettes and saved diskette images
Includes extensive online help
2.1.2.2 Disk formatting
Product: SAB Diskette Utility [***]
Format/copy/convert/save diskette images. See full description
on page 10.
2.2 File utilities
Product: BatchMaker Plus [***]
Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355
Version: 2.6 (07-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard
disk. CGA, HARD DRIVE.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$15.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 6 months of phone, mail support; bonus
utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts on other
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products. 6-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update
disk(s) sent out.
Look for: BTMK26.ZIP on BBSs; BTMK26.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:0
forum LIBrary 0; BTMK26.ZIP on GEnie in 0 forum LIBrary 0.
Download size: 380k (about 28 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
FILE MENU Menu of up to 500 files. Disk & computer info,
calculator & calendar
DOS UTILITY Double DIR DOS utility, DIR tree, disk info,
view & print files, attribute change, execute
files, move/copy/rename file & DIR, erase,
mkdir/rmdir, large file copy, group copy &
erase, more
FILE EDITOR DOS help, cut & paste, locate, print, make batch
file assist
DISK FUNCTIONS
Disk commands with options menu
LOAN & SAVINGS
to get you started
Mouse support.
Product: File Finder for Windows [***]
Powerful file finder for Windows 3.x. See full description on
page 31.
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Author: Lenard Dean
Version: 3.11 (12-18-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Dual
720k floppy drives.
Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; Hard disk; HP LaserJet
printer; Mouse; EMS memory; XMS memory.
Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.50 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support.
Lifetime free upgrading allowed.
Look for: FB311.EXE on BBSs (call 519-942-3612 to download it at
no charge); FILBUD.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PICS forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 70312,415 for assistance).
Download size: 244k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Editor's note: The author claims to accept local-currency checks
from non-U.S. customers.
Description:
A simple but unique file viewer that lets you view and
manipulate ASCII, DBF, ARC, ARJ, LZH, PAK, ZIP, BIF, BMP, GIF,
JPEG, PCX, TARGA, and TIF files. dBASE support includes
database management and a report writer. Archive support
includes archiving, extracting, and deleting files. Image
support includes processing, cropping, saving across formats,
"slide-show" viewing, and printing to a HP LaserJet/DeskJet,
Epson 24-pin dot-matrix, or compatible printer.
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Product: LK4.EXE [***]
File finder. See full description on page 8.
2.2.1 File encryption
See also: Utilities, Security programs.
Product: BCM Menu System [***]
Menu, disk maint,text editor & compress shell. See full
description on page 29.
Product: Utility_Belt [***]
.BAT file enhancements. See full description on page 18.
2.2.2 File archiving & compression
Product: ARCHIVE TRACKER [***]
Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting, 301-490-7104
Version: 1.0 (12-20-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 275k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $35.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, fax, CompuServe, mail
support; discounts on upgrades. 1 free update disk(s) sent
out.
Look for: ACTR10.ZIP on BBSs; ACTR10.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 100014,2347 for
assistance).
Download size: 271k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Consists of a recommended file archiving system and the
implementing software that keeps track of the archived computer
files. Software reads archive directories and stores file data
in database that can be searched to locate specified files.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13
2.2.3 File comparison
Product: PMFLCOMP [***]
Author: American Coders, LTD., 919-846-2014
Version: 1.41 (01-03-94)
Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.0 or better. 4000k RAM; Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hercules monitor.
Registration fee: $45.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$25.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers
(see page 5). 3-month free upgrading allowed. 2 free update
disk(s) sent out.
Look for: PMFLCOMP.ZIP on BBSs; FLCOMP.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:OS2USER forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 74150,2370 for
assistance).
Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Compares two files using three different methods:
1. Ascii/line: compares two files on a line by line basis.
An excellent tool for comparing differences in source
programs.
2. Hex/binary: compares two files on a byte by byte basis. A
comprehensive listing to compare right down to the bit
level.
3. Checksum: comparees two files by calculating a checksum
value for both files. The fastest way to compare two
files. Provides options to customize the comparison type.
Product: WDiff [***]
Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik
Version: 1.11 (12-30-93)
Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 6 months of CompuServe, mail support; bonus
utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other
shareware.
Look for: WDIFF111.ZIP on BBSs; WDIFF.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73030,1070 for
assistance).
SWREG#: 1772
Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Displays the differences between two text files or between two
directories or ZIP archives. The two text files (or
directories) are displayed side by side. Different sections are
marked with separator lines and different colors. Especially
useful to see the differences between two versions of a text
file or to show the differences between two sets of files,
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14
where one or both sets can reside in a ZIP archive. Various
formatting and comparison options.
2.2.4 File viewers
See also: Writing applications.
Product: PMFLCOMP [***]
ASCII/hex/checksum file compare for OS/2. See full description
on page 13.
Product: PopDBF [***]
4k TSR for "instant access to X-Base files" See full
description on page 46.
Product: WDiff [***]
Windows file/directory difference viewer. See full description
on page 13.
2.3 Hardware utilities
2.3.1 CPU & memory utilities
Product: BOOT.SYS [***]
The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on
page 20.
2.3.2 Screen utilities
Product: A Batch View [***]
Menus/msgs/info/utilities for DOS batch files. See full
description on page 18.
Product: Utility_Belt [***]
.BAT file enhancements. See full description on page 18.
2.3.2.1 Screen savers
If you see "bonus graphics" as a registration benefit for any
of these products, it usually means the author will scan the
color image of your choice for use in your screen saver.
Please contact the author of the product for more details.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15
Product: Seascape [***]
Author: Advanced Computer Tektonics, 415-424-1403
Version: 1.4 (11-26-93)
Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SEAS14.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 71204,2226 for
assistance).
Download size: 175k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A Windows 3.1 screen saver which displays relatively realistic
fish (Sergeant Majors) and tiny animals on which they feed. The
animation quality is far better than in the usual cartoon-like
fish screen savers, winning comments from users such as
"Beautiful design job" and "Great fish! Just like the real
thing" and "It looks beautiful!", and leading PC Computing (May
'93) to select it as a "Best Bet".
2.4 Printer utilities
See also: Spreadsheet applications, Spreadsheet utilities;
Database applications, Mailing list systems.
Product: ON-SIDE [***]
Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932
Version: 2.0 (10-20-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; CGA monitor; Epson printer.
Registration fee: $24.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$23.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS,
CompuServe, mail support; discounts on other products;
discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed.
Look for: ONSIDE.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at
no charge); ONSIDE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 75226,2020 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Easy-to-use sideways printing program. Ten font styles
included or create your own. Existing fonts can be edited using
the font editor. On-screen drawing makes the process easy.
Fonts can be magnified and stretched to over 25 sizes each. All
aspects of printing can be controlled: print can be double
struck for darker print, top and bottom can be set, character
width and height can be varied and letter spacing controlled.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16
2.4.1 Printer specific
Product: Citizen [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.2a (01-13-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive. Citizen MSP or Tribute printer.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: CTZN32A.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-837-3236 to download it
at no charge); CITZEN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 113k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This menu-driven utility lets you control the fonts on your
Citizen MSP or Tribute printer. You can also print small text
files and type envelopes from the program.
2.4.1.1 PostScript
Product: Over_LAZ PS [***]
Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732
Version: 3 (01-15-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Postscript printer.
WordPerfect 5.x, WordStar, PC-Write, dBase.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: 3 months of support; bonus templates.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; OVERPS.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72060,1153 for
assistance); OVERPS.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or
contact userID MIKLOS.G for assistance).
Download size: 117k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A collection of over 75 printer overlay files for WordPerfect
5.0 or later, WordStar, PC-Write, dBase and other applications
and a PostScript compatible printer. Includes standard office
forms (inter office memo, FAX transmittal, etc) as well as
rubber stamps (draft, confidential, etc) and decorative page
borders. Automatically printed on the page over your document.
2.5 System utilities
2.5.1 Operating systems
See also: Utilities, Software tools & add-ins, For operating
systems.
Product: BOOT.SYS [***]
The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on
page 20.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17
Product: Task Killer [***]
Author: Hyperion Microsystems
Version: 1.5 (01-26-94)
Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Lifetime free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: KILL15.ZIP on BBSs; KILL15.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76370,3353 for
assistance).
Download size: 138k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
List modules (EXEs and DLLs) in memory and terminate them or
decrement their usage counts. Save, print, and compare module
lists. Find where DLL's or EXE's were executed from. 3D MDI
interface with toolbar and online help. Indispensable for
programmers, network adminstrators, tech support, and power
users. Find out what's really going on in your system! Features
include VBXs, module version information, and module size in
memory.
2.5.2 Command processors
Product: Task Scheduler for DOS [***]
Author: Simian Id Software, 314-781-8709
Version: 2.5 (08-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 3k RAM.
Registration fee: $35.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail
support; discounts on other products.
Look for: SCHEDTSK.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-638-3041 to download it
at no charge); SCHEDT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:DOS SHAREW forum
LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 73613,3606 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1855
Download size: 85k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A task and event manager which will schedule and run any
programs. This means you can run unattended backups or other
processes any time of the day or night just by setting the date
and time, and listing the programs to be run. Programs can be
run once, daily, weekly, monthly, or at an interval you set!
TSR only requires 2.5k when resident.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 18
2.5.3 Batch & macro utilities
Product: A Batch View [***]
Author: Robin R. Latham, 817-263-4056
Version: 1.1 (09-30-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 32k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $15.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers
(see page 5). 24-month free upgrading allowed. 24 free update
disk(s) sent out.
Look for: ABATVIEW.ZIP on BBSs; ABTVEW.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72614,602 for
assistance).
Download size: 138k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Eight programs make up a utility set designed to enhance your
batch Files. Operates in color or monochrome text modes. A pop-
up menu program with selectable colors, shadowing, text or
ASCII code wallpapered backgrounds, 48 selections. A pop-up
message program (same options) with system info. DOS echo
replacement for color text and graphic symbols. Scrolling
messages/billboard marquee program. (multi-option) color screen
clearing, information, system utility programs. Text file
viewer
Product: BatchMaker Plus [***]
Batch menu, DIR utility, editor, desk utility. See full
description on page 10.
Product: Task Scheduler for DOS [***]
Schedule task/programs to run anytime. See full description on
page 17.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 19
Product: Utility_Belt [***]
Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732
Version: 1.1a (02-14-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: 3 months of support. 2-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BELT1A.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72060,1153 for
assistance); BELT1A.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or
contact userID MIKLOS.G for assistance).
Download size: 59k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A collection of 18 utilities designed to simplify the creation
of professional looking DOS .BATch files. Six interactive
utilities (SELECT, CONFIRM, WAIT, GETKEY, SLEEP, BLEEP) accept
user input. Nine video utilities add pizzazz to displays and
allow full access to all video text pages on CGA, EGA and VGA
system (VPAT, VPCLS, VPFLIP, VPTNT, VPSET, VPBH, VPSTRIPE,
VPBOX, VPCOPY). Three security and diagnostic utilities
(REBOOT, HANG, WHATIS) are also included.
2.5.3.1 Batch file compilers
See also: Computer programming, Languages.
Product: PowerBatch [***]
Author: CSD, Inc., 404-926-9565
Version: 2.0 (12-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 128k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $30.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12
months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers
(see page 5); discounts on other products; discounts on
upgrades.
Look for: PWRBAT20.ZIP on BBSs; PWRBAT.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72701,155 for
assistance).
Download size: 255k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Provides a replacement language for DOS batch files. If you can
write a DOS batch file you can create your own .EXE
replacement. More flexibility than batch files. Creates stand-
alone .EXE program, no enhancer file to drag along. Total color
control, fast screen writes, inputs from the keyboard, true
defined variables, program flow control, access to system info
(environ variables, disk types, file sizes, etc). Execute any
external non-TSR .EXE, .COM, .BAT or DOS command. Over 80 cmds.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 20
2.5.4 Configuration utilities
See also: Computer programming, Languages.
Product: BOOT.SYS [***]
Author: Salvisberg Software & Consulting
Version: 2.02 (01-06-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $39.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$11.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of toll 900# phone, CompuServe, mail
support; Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Free CompuServe
IntroPak.
Look for: BOOT202.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); BOOTSY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum
LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73237,3556 for assistance);
BOOT202.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15.
Download size: 210k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Gives you one or more menus out of CONFIG.SYS to select your
configuration while you're booting up. Has all the features of
DOS6 multi-config, plus a pretty menu; if/then/else, use of
variables, and on-the-fly editing in CONFIG.SYS; reboot from
the cmd line; installation program, automatically upgrades DOS6
multi-config; more! Does not write to your disk! No resident
driver under DOS6! Up to 20 items per menu, 25 menus. MS/PC-DOS
2.11 to 6.2, DR DOS 5.0/6.0, supports DOS= cmd, QEMM7.
2.6 Desktop utilities
Product: BatchMaker Plus [***]
Batch menu, DIR utility, editor, desk utility. See full
description on page 10.
2.6.1 Multi-function
Product: Around The House [***]
Complete personal/home information manager. See full
description on page 24.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 21
Product: Master Control [***]
Author: DataTek Computer Services, 215-374-2097
Version: 1.40 (11-25-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Mouse.
Registration fee: $39.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, newsletter, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other
products.
Look for: MC140SW.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-374-3735 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 391k (about 29 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Contains our popular contact manager and appointment scheduler
programs and adds a File Manager, an Application Launcher and
too many utilities to list here. Mouse aware, easy to use.
Written for computer novices to experts.
2.6.2 Calculators
See also: Spreadsheet applications; Finances, Financial
calculators.
Product: CALC_JNC [***]
Author: James N. Cox, 215-538-7363
Version: 9.51 (02-20-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 58k RAM.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 6 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, GEnie,
mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see
page 5). 12-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update
disk(s) sent out.
Look for: CALJNC95.SDN on BBSs (call 215-721-7039 to download it
at no charge); CALJNC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76665,3443 for assistance);
CALJNC.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact
userID J.COX32 for assistance).
SWREG#: 187
PsL#: 10738
Download size: 64k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Automatic conversions between decimal, hex, octal and binary.
Logical operations supported: not, and, nand, or, xor, nor,
neg, rol, ror, modulus. Entry of complex floating point
calculations supported. Logarithms, sin, cos, tan, hyperbolas,
time, fixed, decimal, pi, roots, factorials, and much more.
Other features:
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* Load as a TSR
* Displayable memories
* Colors
* Moveable anywhere on screen
* On-line help
* Printer support
* Interactive manual
2.6.3 Calendars
Product: Above & Beyond [***]
PIM for planning, managing your busy schedule. See full
description on page 24.
Product: Mayan Calendar [***]
Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on
page 80.
Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***]
TSR PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar. See full
description on page 26.
2.6.4 Clocks
Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***]
TSR PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar. See full
description on page 26.
2.6.5 Phone dialers
See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis.
Product: Above & Beyond [***]
PIM for planning, managing your busy schedule. See full
description on page 24.
Product: Little Black Book [***]
Personal address book and telephone dialer. See full
description on page 25.
2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs
Product: PopDBF [***]
4k TSR for "instant access to X-Base files" See full
description on page 46.
2.6.6 Alarms
Product: Above & Beyond [***]
PIM for planning, managing your busy schedule. See full
description on page 24.
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Product: DR. Memory [***]
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Version: 3.3 (01-09-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 250k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: lifetime BBS, CompuServe, mail support;
all ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: DRM33.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-274-0821 to download it at
no charge); DRM33.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary
7 (or contact userID 71001,1370 for assistance).
Download size: 135k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
yet another of the many "E-Z to use reminder" programs written
over the past few years that remind you of appointments,
holidays, etc. Has the good features of the others, yet none
of the complexity and complication, and is easy and quick to
use. User's Manual is included. Try it, you'll love it!
Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***]
TSR PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar. See full
description on page 26.
2.6.7 Notepads
Product: BOXER Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 24
2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs)
Product: Above & Beyond [***]
Author: 1Soft Corp., 707-987-0256
Version: 3.0 (12-21-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $99.00 (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 3
months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all
ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AB.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID 71240,1625 for
assistance); AB.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0.
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A powerful Windows PIM for managing your busy schedule. Its
unique dynamic scheduling makes planning your work and staying
organized quick and easy. Daily, weekly and monthly views.
Handles all types of recurring items. Timers, pop-up calendars,
alarms, etc. All completed items are logged. There's a contact
manager for addresses and phone numbers with auto-dialing and
notes space. You can even schedule programs to execute
automatically. Built-in LAN support for group scheduling.
Product: Appointment Scheduler [***]
Appointment scheduling 15 minute increments. See full
description on page 26.
Product: Around The House [***]
Author: RMH Computer Services, 317-782-9903
Version: 2.01 (01-19-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus
utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other
shareware; discounts on other products. 1 free update disk(s)
sent out.
Look for: ATH201.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at
no charge); ATH.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7
(or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1594
Download size: 420k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Complete household information manager. Maintain names,
addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, Christmas card lists, etc.
Print mailing labels from database. Track home inventory,
model/serial numbers, location, value. Keep notes, from recipes
to a personal diary. Track auto repair and maintenance. Shows
income, expenses, and "what's left". Many pre-defined reports;
allows user-defined reports. Has an appointment calendar and
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 25
basic "word processor" for mail-merge letters. Context-
sensitive help.
Product: Contact Scheduler [***]
Author: DataTek Computer Services, 215-374-2097
Version: 1.70 (11-25-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 384k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse.
Registration fee: $30.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, newsletter, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other
products.
Look for: CS170SW.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-374-3735 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 224k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A fully integrated version of our popular contact manager and
appointment scheduler programs. All the features of these
programs are available plus we've added the ability for the
programs to share data to keep you on top of your schedule and
your clients.
Product: DR. Memory [***]
Easy, powerful, tickler/reminder program. See full description
on page 22.
Product: Little Black Book [***]
Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704
Version: 6.00 (01-30-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy
drives; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer;
Hayes-compatible modem.
Strongly recommended: VGA monitor.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12
months of phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus
utilities. 12-month free upgrading allowed.
Look for: LBB600.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at
no charge); LBB600.ZI on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary
7 (or contact userID 71210,3632 for assistance).
Download size: 104k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A full featured address book manager. Maintain personal and
business records, limited only by available disk space.
Functions as a command line telephone dialer or 5k TSR. Print a
pocket sized directory. Context sensitive help. International
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 26
dialing support. Mouse supported. Maintains up to 10 user
selected categories. Import/export database. Supports predial
and postdial codes. Support dot matrix and laser printers.
Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***]
Author: FunStuff Software, 703-435-1110
Version: 14.62 (10-07-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 6k RAM; Program can run safely
on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive.
Operates with DOS 2.1 if not used as a TSR.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk; EMS memory.
Registration fee: $39.00 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 12 months of phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail
support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5);
discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades.
Look for: PCAL1462.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-323-6423 to download it
at no charge); PERCAL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum
LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 71141,1224 for assistance).
SWREG#: 280
PsL#: 10115
Download size: 192k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Friendly Personal Information Manager (PIM) displays a 3-month
scrollable calendar, a running analog/digital clock, a time-
oriented event list of your appointments, and your notes.
Printable for pocket/purse. Keeps a historical diary. Warnings
and alarms tell when events are pending or overdue. Flexible
menu interface, run as a TSR or normal program. TSR can
interrupt you at the earliest event. Extremely stable,
environment sensitive TSR is a 6k kernel, with the balance
swapped to EMS or disk.
2.6.9 Time management
Product: Above & Beyond [***]
PIM for planning, managing your busy schedule. See full
description on page 24.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 27
Product: Appointment Scheduler [***]
Author: DataTek Computer Services, 215-374-2097
Version: 3.21 (11-25-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 384k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, newsletter, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other
products.
Look for: AS321SW.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-374-3735 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Allows you to schedule appointments on a 15-minute increment
screen. Mouse aware, cut, copy, paste, clear and restore
functions. Schedule printing options and much more.
Product: DR. Memory [***]
Easy, powerful, tickler/reminder program. See full description
on page 22.
Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***]
TSR PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar. See full
description on page 26.
2.7 Menu systems & file managers
See also: Communications, Networks.
2.7.1 Menu systems
Product: A Batch View [***]
Menus/msgs/info/utilities for DOS batch files. See full
description on page 18.
Product: BatchMaker Plus [***]
Batch menu, DIR utility, editor, desk utility. See full
description on page 10.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 29
Product: DaMenu [***]
Author: Just-In-Time Computing Services, 607-539-6931
Version: 1.21 (12-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard
disk.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $15.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, GEnie, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). 1-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: DAMENU12.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it
at no charge); DMENU1.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum
LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 73020,3205 for assistance);
DAMENU12.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact
userID J.SKURKA1 for assistance).
SWREG#: 699
Download size: 135k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A no-nonsense DOS menu/program launcher that features mouse
support, password protection for sensitive applications as well
as 'Exit to DOS', file passing/preloading capabilities for word
processors, spreadsheets, etc. Built-in screen blanking keeps
your screen clean during periods of menu inactivity. Easy
installation and simplistic use, as well as an attractive on-
screen display make it a nice alternative to more expensive
menu systems.
2.7.2 Combined MS/FMs
Product: BCM Menu System [***]
Author: BCM Software, 313-292-6097
Version: 2.2 (01-09-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse.
Registration fee: $49.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 12 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support;
all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on upgrades.
Look for: 22BCM*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); BCM*.EXE on
CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 5 (multiple files) (or
contact userID 71470,2225 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1275
PsL#: 10913
Download size: 473k (about 35 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Featuring: easy installation & use, online help, encrypted
password protection, automatic screen save, uses less than 1k
mem while running programs, can launch windows, dual directory
and tree windows, fast disk duplication, file find, support for
ZIP, ARC, LZH & ARJ compress methods, uses you virus scanner to
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 30
scan compressed files, can use other utilities, text editor
with clipboard an much much more.
2.7.3 Work environment managers
Product: BOOT.SYS [***]
The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on
page 20.
2.8 Security programs
"Shareware is as safe as [retail] software if obtained
directly from an author or from a vendor or BBS who
has gotten the disk directly from the author."
- an official ASP statement on shareware
See also: Utilities, File utilities, File encryption;
Utilities, File utilities, File archiving & compression;
Utilities, File utilities, File comparison.
Product: DaMenu [***]
DOS Application MENuing Utility. See full description on
page 28.
2.9 Software tools & add-ins
2.9.1 For operating systems
See also: Utilities, System utilities, Operating systems.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 31
2.9.1.1 Windows
Product: File Finder for Windows [***]
Author: Simian Id Software, 314-781-8709
Version: 2.1 (08-31-93)
Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail
support; discounts on upgrades. 1 free update disk(s) sent
out.
Look for: WFIND21.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-638-3041 to download it
at no charge); WFIND.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73613,3606 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1886
Download size: 55k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A file search program for Windows 3.x. It can search all
drives, and can search the most popular archive types. (ARC,
ARJ, ZIP, ZOO, LBR, LZH, PAK, and PKA.) The list of files can
be printed or copied to other applications. Search types
include standard DOS, substring, regular expressions, date,
time, and size. Launch applications based on filetype.
Product: SAB Diskette Utility [***]
Format/copy/convert/save diskette images. See full description
on page 10.
Product: WDiff [***]
Windows file/directory difference viewer. See full description
on page 13.
2.9.2 For PKWARE
2.9.2.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP
Product: BCM Menu System [***]
Menu, disk maint,text editor & compress shell. See full
description on page 29.
2.9.3 For other
Product: BCM Menu System [***]
Menu, disk maint,text editor & compress shell. See full
description on page 29.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 32
Chapter 3
Writing applications
See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers; Education,
Writing.
3.1 Text editors
See also: Writing applications, Word processors.
Product: BCM Menu System [***]
Menu, disk maint,text editor & compress shell. See full
description on page 29.
Product: BOXER Text Editor [***]
Author: Boxer Software, 603-924-6602
Version: 6.0 (01-05-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 384k RAM; Dual 720k floppy
drives.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $50.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card;
choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone,
fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; bonus
utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other
shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades.
1-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent
out.
Look for: BOXER*.ZIP on BBSs (call 603-924-3859 to download it at
no charge); BOXER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary
1 (or contact userID 70242,2126 for assistance); BOXER*.ZIP on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID USE INTERNET
for assistance).
Download size: 330k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A powerful but courteous text editor which is packed with
features: color syntax highlighting, multi-level undo and redo,
full mouse support, multiple files/windows, macros, graphic
drawing, column marking, compile from editor, word processing,
and context sensitive help. Search & replace with wildcards;
globally, selectively or across all edited files.
Reconfigurable keyboard with popular maps supplied; pull-down
menus & online help change dynamically to reflect reassignment.
Much more!
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 33
Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor [***]
Author: Boxer Software, 603-924-6602
Version: 6.0 (01-05-94)
Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.0 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $89.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe,
newsletter, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5);
disks of other shareware; discounts on other products;
discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free
update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: BOXOS2*.ZIP on BBSs (call 603-924-3859 to download it
at no charge); BOXOS2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 70242,2126 for assistance);
BOXOS2*.ZIP on GEnie in OS2 forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID
USE INTERNET for assistance).
Download size: 403k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A powerful but courteous editor which is packed with features:
color syntax highlighting, multi-level undo and redo, full
mouse support, macros, graphic drawing, column marking, compile
from editor, word processing, and context sensitive help. This
32-bit charcter mode program supports HPFS filenames and makes
full use of OS/2's virtual memory to edit very large files.
Fully reconfigurable keyboard: pull-down menus & online help
change dynamically to reflect reassignment. Much more!
3.2 Text organizers/outliners
Product: PC-FORMS and PC-LIBRARY [***]
Author: Blackledge Law Office, 915-692-9105
Version: 6.30 (11-17-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Strongly recommended: Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $35.00
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone, CompuServe support; royalty-free runtime
license; site license; bonus utilities.
Look for: PCFMS*.EXE on BBSs (multiple files); PCFMS*.EXE on
CompuServe in CIS:LAWSIG forum LIBrary 5 (multiple files) (or
contact userID 70162,1130 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1607
Download size: 222k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Assembles legal & business documents and creates, maintains and
prints text libraries. Lets users select from text libraries
furnished with the programs, or prepared by the user, text to
be included in a document. If the text contains variable names
the user is prompted for responses to replace them. Includes
the text libraries AGENCY, CORPN & PARTNR.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 34
3.3 Word processors
See also: Writing applications, Text editors.
Product: BOXER Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
3.4 Desktop publishing
Product: Crossword Creator [***]
Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on
page 68.
Product: TreeChart [***]
Comprehensive package for organization charts. See full
description on page 52.
3.5 Spelling checkers
Product: Thelma ThistleBlossom [***]
Checks grammar, style, spell, punc & more. See full
description on page 35.
Product: Thelma's SpellPlus [***]
Author: Timpanogos Software, 801-223-9055
Version: 1.1 (01-04-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $9.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2"
master disk(s); 12 months of phone, newsletter, mail support;
all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other products.
1-month free upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Finds spelling errors, uncapitalized names, long sentences,
padding, doubled, offensive words. More words than Sharespell.
1000s of names and trademarks. Reads ASCII, WordPerfect, and
other files. Shows problems in context. Gives spelling
replacements. Provides both full editor and automatic
correction. Re-checks changes! Can add words to dictionary.
Fast, user-friendly.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 35
3.6 Style checkers
Product: Cliche Finder [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.7a (08-25-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: CLICHE17.ZIP on BBSs (call 318-239-2122 to download it
at no charge); CLICHE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Checks for the presence of cliches and overused phrases. Cliche
list can be edited by user. Generates a report.
Product: Thelma ThistleBlossom [***]
Author: Timpanogos Software, 801-223-9055
Version: 5.20 (12-26-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 256k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card;
choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of phone,
newsletter, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
1-month free upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; THISTLEB.ZIP on GEnie in
WORDPERFEC forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID WP.TED for
assistance).
Download size: 800k (about 60 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Combines grammar, punctuation, spelling, cliche, and usage
checking in a single pass. When it finds a problem, it displays
the sentence in context, highlights the problem, explains what
is wrong, and gives you a suggestion. Often you can implement
the suggestion with a single keystroke. You may also use a
built-in editor to change the text. Automatically rechecks any
sentence that you change. Easy, powerful, fast, and thorough.
Creates strong, readable business letters.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 36
Product: Thelma's ClichePlus [***]
Author: Timpanogos Software, 801-223-9055
Version: 1.8 (01-04-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $9.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2"
master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, newsletter, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other
products. 1-month free upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Finds cliches, idioms, long sentences, short sentences, too
many or too few spaces at the end of a sentence. Differs from
ClicheFinder:
1. thousands more entries;
2. more sophisticated pattern matching;
3. shows problems in context;
4. provides full editor;
5. re-checks changes.
Reads ASCII, WordPerfect, and other file formats.
Product: Thelma's SpellPlus [***]
Spell, capitalizes, proper nouns, full editor. See full
description on page 34.
3.7 Bibliography
See also: Education.
Product: BIBLOGIC [***]
Author: Biblogic Computer Services
Version: 3.02 (12-19-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $47.00
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide
offers (see page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIBLOG.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:EDFORUM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 75020,556 for
assistance).
Download size: 400k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A research and writing tool to store, retrieve, and print
bibliographic information and associated remarks. Handles many
different reference styles and organizes notes as well as
references. Works with most word-processors.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 37
3.8 Document boilerplates
3.8.1 Business
See also: Business.
Product: PC-FORMS and PC-LIBRARY [***]
Document assembly system - business & legal. See full
description on page 33.
3.8.2 Legal
Product: PC-FORMS and PC-LIBRARY [***]
Document assembly system - business & legal. See full
description on page 33.
3.9 Creativity & brainstorming
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.2a (01-27-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Dual 720k floppy
drives.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $34.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products.
Look for: CREATE32.ZIP on BBSs (call 519-940-0007 to download it
at no charge); CREATE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 400k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
3-part program for writers, teachers, students, executives -
anyone who must produce fresh ideas. Includes a complete book-
on-disk on creativity enhancement, software for computer-aided
brainstorming, and a poetry writing program.
Product: Curses! [***]
Creative insult generator. See full description on page 95.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 38
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.4a (01-28-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Dual 720k floppy
drives.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products.
Look for: POET24A.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); POETRY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 510k (about 38 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Turn your computer into a poet! Using a 20,000-word vocabulary,
this program creates free-verse poems at the touch of a button.
Using the structure of actual poems as models, the program
randomly combines words and short phrases into verses 4 to 9
lines long. The results as fascinating. Some of these poems
have actually been published in national magazines. This
program has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Scientific
American, and Writer's Digest.
3.10 Writing utilities
Product: BOXER Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
Product: Cliche Finder [***]
Checks writing cliches. See full description on page 35.
Product: Thelma ThistleBlossom [***]
Checks grammar, style, spell, punc & more. See full
description on page 35.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 39
3.11 Software tools & macros
3.11.1 For multiple programs
Product: Over_LAZ HP [***]
Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732
Version: 4 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor; Hard disk; HP
LaserJet printer. WordPerfect 5.x, 6, WordStar, Word, AMI Pro
or PC-Write.
Strongly recommended: Spreadsheet and/or database program.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of phone,
CompuServe, mail support; bonus templates. 3-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; OVER4.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72060,1153 for
assistance).
Download size: 1400k (about 104 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A collection of over 150 printer overlay files for WordPerfect
4.2 or later, Word, Word for Windows, AmiPro WordStar, PC-
Write, dBase, and other applications and an HP LaserJet
compatible printer. Includes standard office forms (inter
office memo, FAX transmittal, etc) as well as 'rubber stamps'
(draft, confidential, etc) and decorative page borders.
Automatically printed on the page over your document. Extra
fonts not required; 512k printer RAM is sufficient.
3.11.2 For PC-Write
Product: Over_LAZ HP [***]
HP LaserJet overlays and letterheads. See full description on
page 39.
3.11.3 For Word
Product: Over_LAZ HP [***]
HP LaserJet overlays and letterheads. See full description on
page 39.
3.11.4 For WordStar
Product: Over_LAZ HP [***]
HP LaserJet overlays and letterheads. See full description on
page 39.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 40
3.11.5 For WordPerfect
Product: Over_LAZ HP [***]
HP LaserJet overlays and letterheads. See full description on
page 39.
Product: Thelma ThistleBlossom [***]
Checks grammar, style, spell, punc & more. See full
description on page 35.
Product: Thelma's ClichePlus [***]
Finds cliches, idioms, long sentences. See full description on
page 35.
Product: Thelma's SpellPlus [***]
Spell, capitalizes, proper nouns, full editor. See full
description on page 34.
3.11.6 For other
Product: Over_LAZ PS [***]
PostScript overlays and letterheads. See full description on
page 16.
Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 41
Chapter 4
Spreadsheet applications
See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Calculators; Finances,
Financial calculators; Business.
4.1 Spreadsheet programs
Product: EXPRESSCALC [***]
Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932
Version: 4.10 (05-02-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; CGA monitor.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $59.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$23.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS,
CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: ECALC*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 206-788-4008
to download it at no charge); ECALC4.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or contact userID
75226,2020 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Matrix size defaults to 64 columns by 256 lines for a total of
16,384 cells. Supports EGA and VGA monitors for more lines on
the screen. Math functions include standard deviation, net
present value, payment and more. Lookup function allows
linking to other spreadsheets. Cells can be hidden. Data can
be imported and exported between File Express and ExpressGraph.
Wide spreadsheets can be printed using On-Side.
4.2 Spreadsheet utilities
See also: Utilities, Printer utilities.
Product: ON-SIDE [***]
Print any wide ASCII file sideways. See full description on
page 15.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 42
Chapter 5
Database applications
See also: Data.
5.1 Relational database managers
Product: Car Restoration Diary [***]
Author: RMH Computer Services, 317-782-9903
Version: 2.30 (11-05-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12
months of phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide
offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware.
Look for: CREST230.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it
at no charge); CREST.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1581
Download size: 310k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Database program to keep track of expenses and time spent while
restoring vintage cars. It will also maintain a database of
parts dealers, car shows, swap meets, etc. Includes an
appointment calendar and a pop-up calculator. View and print
reports and mailing labels. Easy to learn and use. Context
sensitive online help.
Product: Computer System Manager [***]
Author: RMH Computer Services, 317-782-9903
Version: 1.40 (12-10-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: Hercules monitor; Epson printer.
Registration fee: $29.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe,
mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on
other products; discounts on upgrades.
Look for: CSM140.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at
no charge); CSM.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7
(or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1371
Download size: 430k (about 32 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Comprehensive computer system equipment tracking. Ideal for
home users, small business, and corporate system managers.
Information can be tracked to individual computer systems
noting model & serial numbers, install dates, warranty
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 43
expiration, etc. Set up an inventory for unassigned equipment
and spare parts. Free form report writer. Full customization of
screen colors, file indexes, printer, and validation tables
including Vendor, Hardware and Software types. Context
sensitive online help.
Product: RexxBase [***]
Author: American Coders, LTD., 919-846-2014
Version: 1.17a (01-12-94)
Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.0 or better. 4000k RAM.
Registration fee: $45.00 (add $10.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $15.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$25.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 2 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support;
2-month free upgrading allowed. 2 free update disk(s) sent
out.
Look for: REXXBASE.ZIP on BBSs; DBRXAA.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:OS2DF1 forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 74150,2370 for
assistance).
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An external Rexx function DLL. It allows Rexx procedures to
read/write/update dBase files. The program handles both memo
fields and indexes. Several other useful functions are
available to improve handling dBase files.
5.2 Flat-file database managers
See also: Database applications, Mailing list systems.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 44
Product: FILE EXPRESS [***]
Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932
Version: 5.1 (12-10-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM; CGA monitor; Dual
720k floppy drives.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $99.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$23.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS,
CompuServe, mail support; bonus templates; discounts on
upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed.
Look for: FE51*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 206-788-4008
to download it at no charge); FE51*.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 3 (multiple files) (or contact userID
75226,2020 for assistance).
Download size: 1300k (about 97 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An easy to use flat file database manager with relational
lookup and update capabilities. Handles over 2 billion records
per database, 200 fields per record, 1000 characters per field
and 4000 characters per record. Includes extensive searching,
reporting, label printing, importing, exporting and duplicate
searching. Database formats can be changed at any time without
losing data. Formula handler includes over 60 string and
numeric functions. Includes an auto-dialer. Supports 300+
printers.
5.3 Mailing list systems
See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers.
Product: FILE EXPRESS [***]
Powerful, easy DBMS with relational features. See full
description on page 43.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 45
Product: Maillist / M-Label [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 5.7b (01-10-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: EGA monitor.
Registration fee: $39.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products.
Look for: MAIL57B.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 909-681-6221
to download it at no charge); MAIL.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 9 (multiple files) (or contact userID
72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Easy-to-use mailing list manager for business or personal use,
manages up to 99 separate lists. Prints labels, has automatic
duplicate checking, search by any field, "sound alike" search,
pop-up notepad for each record, optional password protection,
compare and combine lists, restore deleted records, extra
fields for user coding, label customization and more.
5.4 Database utilities
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Text, dBASE, archive, and image viewer. See full description
on page 11.
Product: PopDBF [***]
4k TSR for "instant access to X-Base files" See full
description on page 46.
Product: Recap [***]
Fix capitalization in dBase-compatible files. See full
description on page 46.
5.5 Software tools & add-ins
See also: Computer programming, Languages.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 46
5.5.1 For multiple programs
Product: PopDBF [***]
Author: Lighthouse Software, Inc., 309-673-9886
Version: 4.05 (07-29-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 4k RAM.
Registration fee: $35.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail
support;
Look for: POPDBF??.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it
at no charge); POPDBF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 76665,736 for assistance).
Download size: 130k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A 4K TSR that provides "Instant Access to X-Base Files". Here
are just a few of its features:
* Easily select ANY database, any drive
* Append, browse, delete, and edit records
* Delete, pack and zap databases
* Lightning fast search of entire record or selected
field(s)
* View structure
* Print structure or records (browse or edit format) to a
printer or file
* View index expressions (.IDX, .NDX, .NTX)
* Network Compatible
* Context sensitive help
Product: Recap [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.2a (01-11-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive. dBase-compatible data file.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $15.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; discounts on other products.
Look for: RECAP32A.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); RECAP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 135k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
It can be very frustrating to find that some of your database
records have been entered in all caps when you didn't want them
that way, or that some have not been entered in all caps when
you did want them that way! Goes through any dBase-III
compatible database file and make the desired adjustments. Can
save you from hours of re-entering data.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 47
5.5.2 For dBASE
Product: Workbase [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.1a (01-12-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Some knowledge of Xbase
commands and functions.
Registration fee: $49.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products.
Look for: WORK41A.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); WORKBS.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum
LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 210k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Xbase developers: this is an interactive environment for over
200 Xbase commands and functions, including some that may be
new to you. Create, append, edit, browse, restore from and save
to MEM files, display memory, display structure, modify
structure - many other commands for development,
troubleshooting and support. Includes rudimentary PRG
interpreter. If your applications use dBase-compatible files,
you'll love this handy utility. Unlike other "dot prompt"
programs, this one works!
5.5.3 For Clipper
Product: Workbase [***]
Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description
on page 47.
Chapter 6, "Data" 48
Chapter 6
Data
6.1 Words
Product: Curses! [***]
Creative insult generator. See full description on page 95.
6.2 Mapping data
See also: Engineering, Surveying & cartography; Graphics,
Business applications, Mapping/cartography.
Product: MAPIT [***]
Detailed world mapping with 100' precision. See full
description on page 75.
Product: PMFLCOMP [***]
ASCII/hex/checksum file compare for OS/2. See full description
on page 13.
6.3 World facts
Product: Wynter Stone's Quick Guide [***]
Mini-Encyclopedia of Mystical and Occult Info. See full
description on page 83.
6.4 Census data
Product: MAPIT [***]
Detailed world mapping with 100' precision. See full
description on page 75.
Chapter 7, "Business" 49
Chapter 7
Business
See also: Writing applications, Document boilerplates,
Business; Spreadsheet applications; Database applications,
Mailing list systems; Data; Communications, Call logging &
analysis; Finances; Graphics, Business applications.
7.1 Business finances
See also: Finances, Personal finances.
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Vehicle operation & maint. logger & reminder. See full
description on page 88.
Product: EXPRESSCALC [***]
Powerful, easy-to-use. Great for home, office. See full
description on page 41.
7.1.1 Business accounting
Product: EXPRESSCHECK [***]
Menu driven checkbook manager. See full description on
page 57.
Product: Personal Finances 2 [***]
Full function personal/small business finance. See full
description on page 56.
Product: XPENS [***]
Author: Richard A. Williams, 815-455-6333
Version: 1.3 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. HP LaserJet printer; Epson
printer.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, GEnie, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XPENS.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72317,2073 for
assistance); XPENS.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or
contact userID R.WILLIAMS5 for assistance).
Download size: 47k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to provide employers and employees with a quick, easy
to use expense account screen/report that will eliminate the
necessity of keeping a supply of expense report forms and doing
all the arithmetic involved in preparing the report. Because
reports are stored on disk, the employee copy of the report
becomes unnecessary.
Chapter 7, "Business" 50
7.2 Inventory systems
Product: Computer System Manager [***]
Tracks computer system hardware/software. See full description
on page 42.
7.3 Equipment use & maintenance
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Vehicle operation & maint. logger & reminder. See full
description on page 88.
Product: Computer System Manager [***]
Tracks computer system hardware/software. See full description
on page 42.
7.4 Employee management/scheduling
Product: TreeChart [***]
Comprehensive package for organization charts. See full
description on page 52.
7.5 Project management
Product: Car Restoration Diary [***]
Data tracking for vintage auto restoration. See full
description on page 42.
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Vehicle operation & maint. logger & reminder. See full
description on page 88.
Product: TreeChart [***]
Comprehensive package for organization charts. See full
description on page 52.
Chapter 7, "Business" 51
7.6 Client management
Product: Contact Manager [***]
Author: DataTek Computer Services, 215-374-2097
Version: 3.00 (11-25-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, newsletter, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other
products.
Look for: CM300SW.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-374-3735 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 141k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A full features contact management program. Multiple name,
title and phone # fields, topic fields, comments, fax number
last edit and follow-up date fields. Labels and reports,
supports zip-code sorting for bulk mailing. Group management,
mail merge, tagging and mass tagging and much more!
Product: Contact Manager Custom Reports [***]
Author: DataTek Computer Services, 215-374-2097
Version: 1.00 (11-25-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse.
Registration fee: $15.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, newsletter, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other
products.
Look for: RG100SW.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-374-3735 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 85k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Allows users to create, edit, save, and print customized
reports for our popular Contact Manager program. The perfect
add-on to keep track of your data in any format you choose.
Chapter 7, "Business" 52
Product: Network Appointment Scheduler [***]
Author: DataTek Computer Services, 215-374-2097
Version: 1.10 (11-25-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard
disk; Network (LAN).
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $49.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, newsletter, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other
products.
Look for: NAS110SW.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-374-3735 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 92k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This is a network capable version of our popular appointment
scheduler program. Specifically designed to work on LANtastic
and similar networks and has been revised so that it should
work on any network. Mouse aware, cut, copy, paste, clear and
restore features. Today-at-a-glance and much more!
Product: Shareware Tracker [***]
Data tracking program for shareware authors. See full
description on page 101.
7.7 Organization charts
See also: Graphics, Drawing/editor programs.
Chapter 7, "Business" 53
Product: TreeChart [***]
Author: FineLine Software, (+353)-091-37560
Version: 1.10 (12-07-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better.
Strongly recommended: Mouse. TrueType or ATM fonts.
Registration fee: $42.00 (add $13.86 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $13.86 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$13.86 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail
support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
6-month free upgrading allowed.
Look for: TCF110.ZIP on BBSs; TCF110.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 70624,462 for
assistance).
SWREG#: 1927
PsL#: 11053
Download size: 495k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A package for organization charts or illustrating other
hierarchical information. No drawing skills required: box
sizing, positioning and line routing all done automatically.
Numerous chart styles/box shapes. Layouts (style guides) for
consistent appearance. Print preview, fit-to-page,
titles+border. Outlining: view/print chart, management or
single departments. Supports assistants and shared employees.
Imports text, exports text & fully scaleable WMF pictures.
7.8 Specific-field systems
7.8.1 Food services
Product: Managing Your Food [***]
Author: MYF Software, 805-398-1449
Version: 4.51 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: 35.00US (add 5.00US for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add 5.00US for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, mail support; bonus
utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). 12-month free
upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: MYF*.ZIP on BBSs (call 805-682-6158 to download it at
no charge).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A complete food manager designed for food manufacturers,
institutional food planners and cooks, restaurant managers,
dietitians, diabetics, bakers, and the home shopper. Its use is
easy enough for the novice, yet comprhensive enough for the
professional. Will track cost, protein, carbohydrates, fat,
calories, cholesterol, fatty acids, fiber, vitamins, minerals,
Chapter 7, "Business" 54
food exchanges, and %RDA. Outputs hundreds of reports including
NLEA label information.
Product: PC-FOOD [***]
Author: SCHRECK SOFTWARE, 612-731-6822
Version: 5.41 (01-15-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $29.95
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 6 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe,
mail support; bonus utilities.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCFOOD.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID 76467,2213
for assistance).
Download size: 154k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Food costing for restaurants/institutions. Calculates food
cost and maintains required selling prices. Selling prices are
based on a desired gross profit % and $ amount. Edit portion
sizes to see the effect on costs and margins. Maintain total
revenue, total food cost and total gross profit for a banquet,
etc. Used in restaurants, schools, hotels, bars, catering
operations, churches and health care facilities.
7.8.2 Library
See also: Education, Library/bibliography.
Product: BIBLOGIC [***]
Bibliographic reference database manager. See full description
on page 36.
7.8.3 Real estate
Product: Home Plan [***]
Draw, print, edit & save house plans. See full description on
page 73.
7.9 Forms generators
7.9.1 Forms processing
Product: Over_LAZ PS [***]
PostScript overlays and letterheads. See full description on
page 16.
Product: XPENS [***]
Expense account reporting program. See full description on
page 49.
Chapter 7, "Business" 55
7.10 Marketing
Product: Contact Manager [***]
Contact management software. See full description on page 51.
7.11 Training aids
Product: Crossword Creator [***]
Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on
page 68.
7.12 Business utilities
Product: EXPRESSGRAPH [***]
Pie, line, bar charts for business apps. See full description
on page 74.
Chapter 8, "Finances" 56
Chapter 8
Finances
See also: Spreadsheet applications; Business.
8.1 Stock trading & analysis
Product: Personal Finances 2 [***]
Full function personal/small business finance. See full
description on page 56.
Product: The Stock Analyst [***]
Author: Visionary Software (C/- SDA), 081-744-2002
Version: 2.00 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse.
Registration fee: $49.50 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail
support; discounts on other products.
Look for: STOCK200.ZIP on BBSs; STK200.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:INVFORUM forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 100035,62 for
assistance).
Download size: 198k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A powerful analysis program that can help you to get the upper
hand when investing on the stockmarket.
v/ Import prices from CompuServe, ASCII, or comma-delimited
ASCII files.
v/ A buy/sell/hold analysis of all stocks helps you to decide
what action to take with each stock.
v/ Line, bar, and point and figure charts. These charts can
be an invaluable help in finding and assessing trends and
other price movements of stocks.
v/ Full mouse support for ease of use.
8.2 Personal finances
See also: Business, Business finances.
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Vehicle operation & maint. logger & reminder. See full
description on page 88.
Chapter 8, "Finances" 57
Product: Personal Finances 2 [***]
Author: Spitfire Software, 404-257-0187
Version: 4.02h (01-12-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $39.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $7.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter,
mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on
other products; discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading
allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: PF2-*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 404-419-0888
to download it at no charge); PF2.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 73577,442 for
assistance).
Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A full function personal and small business financial system
for DOS. It supports all types of accounts-checking, credit
card, stock margin, etc. It has integrated subsystems for
multi-year budgeting, accounts pay/rcv, fixed assets/home
inventory, and financial investments. PF2 prints checks, works
with CheckFree, interfaces to TurboTax, imports stock quotes
from Prodigy, and imports Quicken .QIF files. Has on-line user
guide and extensive context sensitive help. Fully supported.
8.2.1 Checkbook managers
Product: EXPRESSCHECK [***]
Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932
Version: 4.04 (11-18-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 320k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; CGA monitor.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $34.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$23.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS,
CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: CHECK4.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at
no charge); CHECK4.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 75226,2020 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Easy-to-use checkbook manager. Screens resemble actual checks,
deposit slips and automated teller machine panels. Split
transactions up to 5 ways with over 200 budget codes per
account. Up to 90 accounts. Reports can be printed to show
totals, monthly totals, average monthly budget code totals and
Chapter 8, "Finances" 58
more. Combined accounts for more detailed reports. Print
checks on any check format. Bill reminder system,
reconciliation, activity log.
Product: QPACS [***]
Author: Richard A. Williams, 815-455-6333
Version: 3.2 (01-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Registration fee: $22.00
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers
(see page 5). 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QPAC32.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72317,2073 for
assistance); QPACS.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or
contact userID R.WILLIAMS5 for assistance).
Download size: 85k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to provide financial management functions for
individuals and families. The following functions are
provided: checkbook entries for up to nine bank accounts;
check printing with a recurring check file; check registers;
budget entry and actual-to-budget reports; ability to record
and track assets, liabilities, and investments; net worth
calculation and printout; index card file and a household
inventory file.
8.3 Portfolio management
Product: Personal Finances 2 [***]
Full function personal/small business finance. See full
description on page 56.
8.4 Financial calculators
See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Calculators;
Spreadsheet applications.
Product: Personal Finances 2 [***]
Full function personal/small business finance. See full
description on page 56.
Chapter 9, "Engineering" 59
Chapter 9
Engineering
See also: Graphics, CAD/CAM applications.
9.1 Industrial engineering
Product: CNC CAD CAM Package [***]
CAD CAM programming, file transfer, organize. See full
description on page 59.
9.2 Numerical control
Product: CNC CAD CAM Package [***]
Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355
Version: 1.4 (12-20-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM; VGA monitor;
Hard disk; Mouse.
Registration fee: $95.00 (add $8.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $15.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$20.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 6 months of phone, newsletter, mail support;
bonus utilities; discounts on other products. 6-month free
upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: CADCAM14.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 190k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A low cost CNC CAD CAM development system that is powerfull and
eazy to use. Using graphic geometric programming you will save
hours of time and your programs will be more accurate.
Configure code and communications for each CNC. Send and
receive programs to and from your CNCs. ICON based two axis
geometric plotting. Organize and identify your program files.
Full screen cut and paste program editor. Program and plot
printout on a dot matrix printer. X mirror, Y mirror, XY
change, zoom in or out.
9.3 Surveying & cartography
See also: Data, Mapping data; Graphics, Business applications,
Mapping/cartography.
Product: MAPIT [***]
Detailed world mapping with 100' precision. See full
description on page 75.
Chapter 9, "Engineering" 60
9.4 Engineering utilities
Product: CALC_JNC [***]
The ultimate TSR programmers calculator. See full description
on page 21.
9.5 Software tools & add-ins
9.5.1 For other
Product: Nominal Pipe Size for Windows [***]
Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732
Version: 2.0 (09-03-92)
Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $29.95
Registration benefits: 3 months of support. 3-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PIPEW2.EXE on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 13 (or contact userID 72060,1153
for assistance).
Download size: 68k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Displays dimensional, weight and flow capacity data for a wide
range of piping materials and sizes (over 3000 sizes of
standard and specialty pipes in over 25 materials). A must for
all piping engineers and students.
Product: NPS - Nominal Pipe Size [***]
Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732
Version: 2.1 (10-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $29.95
Registration benefits: 3 months of support. 2-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PIPE2.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 13 (or contact userID 72060,1153
for assistance).
Download size: 97k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Displays dimensional, weight and flow capacity data for a wide
range of piping materials and sizes. Over 2000 sizes of
standard and specialty pipes in over 25 different materials.
Easy to use menu driven format with user selectable dimensional
units (US, Imperial or metric) and display colors. A must for
all piping engineers and students.
Chapter 10, "Communications" 61
Chapter 10
Communications
10.1 Networks
See also: Utilities, Menu systems & file managers.
10.1.1 Network utilities
Product: FSLOGIN [***]
Author: Confirm
Version: 1.3 (12-31-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 340k RAM; Network (LAN).
Novell NetWare 2.15 through 4.01.
Registration fee: $129.00 (add $10.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 6
months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; LAN license. 6-month
free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FSL13.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:NOVUSER forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 76260,2363
for assistance).
Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
All users hooked to a Novell network have at least one thing in
common: they must login to gain access to applications & data.
This program enhances the way you login to a server by
providing a full-screen Novell style menu. It does extensive
checking of accounting and security exceptions before actually
logging in. Supports NetWare Name Service environments. For
companies that do not have NNS, it provides a feature called
'Server Groups'.
Chapter 10, "Communications" 62
Product: NeMenu [***]
Author: Just-In-Time Computing Services, 607-539-6931
Version: 1.01 (12-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard
disk; Network (LAN). DEC Pathworks (tm) Network.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, GEnie, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). 2-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: NEMENU10.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it
at no charge); NMENU1.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:DECPCI forum
LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 73020,3205 for assistance).
SWREG#: 700
Download size: 170k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A PATHWORKS specific command menu that aids the network user in
connecting and disconnecting file and printer services and
gives the user access to print jobs, SETHOST and NETSETUP
commands through an attractive on-screen menu. Designed for
users not familiar with network command syntax. Features
include full mouse support, and a built-in screen blanker. Easy
installation and simplistic use, as well as an attractive on-
screen display make it a nice alternative to the USE command.
10.2 Call logging & analysis
See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers.
Product: LOGGIT [***]
Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704
Version: 4.00 (01-01-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Telix communications program.
Registration fee: $12.00
Registration benefits: 3 months of support. 12-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: LOGGIT.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 414-789-4352
to download it at no charge); LOGGIT.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMCOM forum LIBrary 2 (multiple files) (or contact userID
71210,3632 for assistance).
Download size: 40k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A standalone utility to analyze the log file from the Telix
communication program. Analyzes the .USE file and produces
several reports showing calls made, total time online, average
time per call and other specific information. Mouse support.
Desqview aware.
Chapter 10, "Communications" 63
10.3 Communication utilities
Product: FSLOGIN [***]
Full screen login program for Novell networks. See full
description on page 61.
Chapter 11, "Computer programming" 64
Chapter 11
Computer programming
11.1 Languages
See also: Utilities, System utilities, Batch & macro utilities,
Batch file compilers; Utilities, System utilities,
Configuration utilities; Database applications, Software tools
& add-ins.
11.1.1 Pascal
11.1.1.1 OOP Pascal for DOS (Borland)
Product: SNAP-P [***]
Author: Neptune Systems, 713-488-5722
Version: D2.1 (01-10-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 640k RAM; Dual 720k floppy
drives.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse.
Registration fee: $27.00
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6
months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus
utilities. 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SNPD21.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMPROG forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 71565,303 for
assistance).
Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A Pascal with Objects pretty printer. Adjusts margins and
capitalization to give a standard look to your source code.
Make imported code readable, cut development costs. Simple,
non-intrusive installation, menu driven and completely safe to
use. An optional table lookup gives control over the looks of
names such as "cmCancel" and "mfYesButton".
11.1.2 Other
Product: PowerBatch [***]
Batch file replacement creates compiled pgms. See full
description on page 19.
11.2 Programming utilities
Product: CALC_JNC [***]
The ultimate TSR programmers calculator. See full description
on page 21.
Chapter 11, "Computer programming" 65
Product: Workbase [***]
Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description
on page 47.
11.2.1 Desktop tools for programmers
Product: BOOT.SYS [***]
The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on
page 20.
Product: BOXER Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor [***]
Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description
on page 32.
Product: PopDBF [***]
4k TSR for "instant access to X-Base files" See full
description on page 46.
Product: SNAP-P [***]
Pascal with Objects pretty printer. See full description on
page 64.
Product: Task Killer [***]
List/remove EXEs, DLLs, VBXs in memory. See full description
on page 16.
11.2.2 File format translators
Product: SNAP-P [***]
Pascal with Objects pretty printer. See full description on
page 64.
Chapter 12, "Education" 66
Chapter 12
Education
See also: Writing applications, Bibliography.
12.1 Elementary
Product: MathCounts 1+2 [***]
Author: Able Art Software, 604-229-4766
Version: 1.2 (01-07-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; EGA monitor; Hercules monitor.
Registration fee: $29.95 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of phone, mail support; discounts on
other products.
Look for: MC12V12.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); MC1212.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID
71431,1673 for assistance).
SWREG#: 819
Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
st nd
A graphics-based 1 and 2 grade math tutorial, covers
counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions,
telling time, word problems, place value, and more. Instructive
feedback and positive reinforcement. Difficulty levels chosen
automatically or by instructor. Keeps track of student's
progress. Can be customized with friends' names in word
problems.
Chapter 12, "Education" 67
Product: MathCounts 3+4 [***]
Author: Able Art Software, 604-229-4766
Version: 1.2 (01-07-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; EGA monitor; Hercules monitor.
Registration fee: $29.95 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of phone, mail support; discounts on
other products.
Look for: MC34V12.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); MC3412.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID
71431,1673 for assistance).
SWREG#: 820
Download size: 115k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
rd th
A graphics-based 3 and 4 grade math tutorial, covers
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimation,
fractions, decimals, word problems, and more! Instructive
feedback and positive reinforcement. Context-sensitive remedial
work, automatic beginner's mode. Keeps track of student's
progress. Can be customized.
12.2 High school
Product: PENDULUM [***]
Interactive computer simulations, experiments. See full
description on page 70.
12.3 College
Product: PENDULUM [***]
Interactive computer simulations, experiments. See full
description on page 70.
Product: PowerBatch [***]
Batch file replacement creates compiled pgms. See full
description on page 19.
12.4 Library/bibliography
See also: Business, Specific-field systems, Library.
Product: BIBLOGIC [***]
Bibliographic reference database manager. See full description
on page 36.
Chapter 12, "Education" 68
12.5 Teachers
Product: Crossword Creator [***]
Author: PC HELP-LINE, 909-797-3091
Version: 5.11 (10-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail
support; bonus utilities; discounts on other products. 3-month
free upgrading allowed.
Look for: CWC.ZIP on BBSs; CWC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW
forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 72357,3523 for assistance).
Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A great tool for teachers and trainers, great fun for students
and trainees. This crossword puzzle "editor" provides all the
tools you need to quickly design and print your own crosswords.
Pull-down menus, mouse support, comprehensive on-line help. Can
generate freeform puzzles from a word list or ASCII file. Works
with a companion program, Crossword Clipper, to produce .PCX
and .BMP graphic files for use in word-processors or graphics
applications. Spanish and French versions available.
Product: PENDULUM [***]
Interactive computer simulations, experiments. See full
description on page 70.
12.6 Foreign language
Product: Crossword Creator [***]
Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on
page 68.
12.7 Geography
See also: Graphics.
Product: MAPIT [***]
Detailed world mapping with 100' precision. See full
description on page 75.
Chapter 12, "Education" 69
12.8 Literature
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 37.
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on
page 37.
12.9 Music
See also: Home & hobby, Music.
Product: METROTUNE [***]
Author: SCIENCE FUN
Version: 2.01 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Program can run safely on a
system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA
monitor.
Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Mouse.
Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; all
ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MT.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72371,312 for
assistance).
Download size: 180k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Converts your computer into accurate and convenient standards
of tempo, pitch and rhythm, useful for music students and
professional musicians. Novel features include a visual and
rhythmic metronome and fine tuning of well tempered scales.
Also records, plays back and transposes simple melodies.
Precision is better than found in expensive commercial devices.
Other features are totally new. Comes with prerecorded
melodies, scales, arpeggios and instrument tuning sequences.
Chapter 12, "Education" 70
12.10 Science & ecology
Product: PENDULUM [***]
Author: SCIENCE FUN
Version: 3.01 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Program can run safely on a
system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA
monitor.
Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Mouse.
Registration fee: 20.00$US (add 3.00$US for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add 5.00$US for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-
wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PENDUL.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 72371,312 for
assistance).
Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Allows you to do actual computer experiments. Provides hints
and checks your results. By moving the suspension point with
the mouse you get a good feeling for pendulum behavior.
Simulate unusual conditions such as experiments on the moon.
Novel moving graphics provide new insights regarding kinematic
and dynamic variables. Learning about the pendulum will help
you understand more complicated systems. Good physics pre-
calculus training program for high school and college.
12.11 Writing
See also: Writing applications.
Product: BIBLOGIC [***]
Bibliographic reference database manager. See full description
on page 36.
Product: Cliche Finder [***]
Checks writing cliches. See full description on page 35.
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 37.
Chapter 12, "Education" 71
12.12 Other
Product: Personal Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0d (01-27-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer; Epson
printer.
Registration fee: $15.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; discounts on upgrades.
Look for: CHALL10D.ZIP on BBSs; CHALL.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for
assistance).
Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Play different educational and trivia games to test your
knowledge in a variety of categories as you compete against
yourself or others. Your choice of Beginner, Intermediate or
Expert determines how fast you play and how many points you can
earn. Winners earn Honorary Degrees and a chance for fame on
the High Scorers list.
Chapter 13, "Graphics" 72
Chapter 13
Graphics
13.1 Viewing programs
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Text, dBASE, archive, and image viewer. See full description
on page 11.
Product: Image'n'Bits [***]
Author: Bananas Software Inc, 201-265-9855
Version: 1.0 (11-24-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 2k RAM.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support. 3-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; IMA.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:GRAPHSUP forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 70372,3466 for
assistance).
Download size: 470k (about 35 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Multiple image display, OLE, full clipboard support, printing,
funhouse distortion filters, multiple edge detection,
algorithms, contrast & brightness adjustments, histogram tool,
blurring, sharpening, low and high pass filtering, embossing,
on line help, dithering, color reduction, various file format
conversions, add text to images, posterization, mosaic, gray
scale, etc.
13.2 Drawing/editor programs
See also: Business, Organization charts.
Product: Home Plan [***]
Draw, print, edit & save house plans. See full description on
page 73.
13.3 Paint programs
13.3.1 Graphics diversions
Product: Image'n'Bits [***]
Image enhancement program for Windows. See full description on
page 72.
Chapter 13, "Graphics" 73
Product: JailBird [***]
Author: RMH Computer Services, 317-782-9903
Version: 2.11 (11-05-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; VGA monitor; Mouse.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $19.00 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all
ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: JBIRD211.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it
at no charge); JBIRD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1494
Download size: 180k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An entertaining mouse-driven program which lets the user create
and print replicas of "vanity" license plates. User can even
include personalized license plate "mounting bracket" around
the plate. WYSIWYG screen interface. Configurable on-screen
colors. Plates will include the state "slogan" at the bottom.
Will output to a wide variety of printers, even color printers.
Also output to PCX file.
13.4 CAD/CAM applications
See also: Engineering; Graphics, Software tools & add-ins, For
AutoCAD.
Product: AC12TO10 [***]
Converts R12/R11 DWG files to R10 from DOS. See full
description on page 77.
Product: CNC CAD CAM Package [***]
CAD CAM programming, file transfer, organize. See full
description on page 59.
Chapter 13, "Graphics" 74
Product: Home Plan [***]
Author: Home Plan, 209-754-4891
Version: 2.6 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; VGA monitor.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $20.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$7.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card;
choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of phone,
CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; bonus utilities; discounts on
other products.
Look for: HOME26.ZIP on BBSs; HOME26.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 71321,167 for
assistance); HOME26.EXE on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or
contact userID C.HERNDON for assistance).
SWREG#: 388
Download size: 134k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Draw, save & print house plans. Easy to learn & use.
* Move, copy, resize, mirror
* Undo, redo, clone
* Automatic dimensioning, supports metric
* Optionally shows framing (studs/joists/etc.)
* Rectangles, circles, Arcs, etc.
* Delete screen areas
* Selectable line styles
* On-screen odometers, protractor
* Automatic door insertion
* Variable width walls
* Print screen size or 1/8" per ft scale
* Insert pre-drawn furniture/appliances
* Sq ft calculation
Product: Purge [***]
Purge AutoCAD DWG files from DOS. See full description on
page 77.
13.5 Business applications
See also: Business.
Chapter 13, "Graphics" 75
Product: EXPRESSGRAPH [***]
Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932
Version: 1.05 (05-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 320k RAM; CGA monitor; Epson
printer.
Registration fee: $29.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$23.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS,
CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free
upgrading allowed.
Look for: EGRAF1.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at
no charge); EGRAF1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 75226,2020 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
The size of the graph can be adjusted by changing the height
and width. Horizontal and vertical grids can easily be turned
on or off. The scaling factor can be controlled. Graph up to
16 groups of 52 numbers each using 16 different fill patterns.
Line graphs can be made with or without symbols. Bar charts
can be regular, overlapped, stacked, percentage or three
dimensional. Pie charts can be uncut, exploded or separated.
Import data from other programs.
Product: TreeChart [***]
Comprehensive package for organization charts. See full
description on page 52.
13.5.1 Mapping/cartography
See also: Data, Mapping data; Engineering, Surveying &
cartography.
Chapter 13, "Graphics" 76
Product: MAPIT [***]
Author: Allison Software, 412-727-2198
Version: 1.3 (01-13-94)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; EGA monitor;
Hard disk; Mouse; EMS memory.
Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; HP LaserJet printer;
Plotter; XMS memory; math coprocessor.
Registration fee: $39.00 (add $10.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$20.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 3
months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; royalty-free runtime
license;
Look for: MAPIT*.* on BBSs (multiple files); MAPIT*.* on
CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (multiple files) (or
contact userID 72600,1200 for assistance).
Download size: 710k (about 53 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An integrated world mapping system of amazing detail which lets
you create customized maps for work, shool, or fun. Use it to:
* print detailed, professional-quality customized maps
* import maps into your word processing documents
* record and track data
* add own detailed text, hidden text & figures
* plot great circle and range curves
* create private databases to distribute your data
efficiently
* do all of the above with 100 foot precision anywhere in
the world
13.6 Ready-made graphic images
See also: Data, Mapping data.
13.6.1 BMP images
Product: Kid Art [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0 (01-29-94)
Look for: KIDART10.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 225k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Twenty children's drawings converted to graphics files. BMP
format (16-color bitmapped) suitable for WIndows wallpaper and
other BMP uses. Same drawings in PCX format. Not great art, but
childlike, could be fun. Best in color.
13.6.2 PCX images
Product: Kid Art [***]
Children's artwork. See full description on page 76.
Chapter 13, "Graphics" 77
13.7 Utilities
13.7.1 File format translators
Product: AC12TO10 [***]
Converts R12/R11 DWG files to R10 from DOS. See full
description on page 77.
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Text, dBASE, archive, and image viewer. See full description
on page 11.
Product: Image'n'Bits [***]
Image enhancement program for Windows. See full description on
page 72.
13.8 Software tools & add-ins
13.8.1 For AutoCAD
Product: AC12TO10 [***]
Author: Blue Ridge Software, Inc., 606-276-5148
Version: 2.22 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM.
Registration fee: $49.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited
phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see
page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 12TO10.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:ADESK forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 70353,1604 for
assistance).
Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Converts AutoCAD drawings from Release 11 or 12 to Release 10.
Conversion requires no DXF files; entire operation is performed
safely on the .DWG file from DOS. Incorporates an easy-to-use,
windowed interface. Very fast. Highly recommended in
Cadalyst's Top 65 in December '93 issue. Also called the "best
drawing file translator" in Cadence October '91.
Chapter 13, "Graphics" 78
Product: Purge [***]
Author: Blue Ridge Software, Inc., 606-276-5148
Version: 2.22 (01-01-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: VGA monitor.
Registration fee: $69.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited
phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see
page 5).
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PURGE.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:ADESK forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 70353,1604 for
assistance).
Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Save time, diskspace and money. Purge AutoCAD drawings without
using DXF files or entering AutoCAD. Operates on .DWG files
directly from DOS for a 100%, single-pass purge. Includes an
easy-to-use windowed interface for selecting files to purge.
Optionally select blocks, styles, shapes, layers, linetypes or
dimstyles. Command-line version also available for large
unattended batches using custom script files. Safe, network-
friendly and fast. Works with any version of AutoCAD (R12 or
less).
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 79
Chapter 14
Home & hobby
See also: Finances, Personal finances.
14.1 Computers
Product: Computer System Manager [***]
Tracks computer system hardware/software. See full description
on page 42.
14.2 Collecting
Product: Car Restoration Diary [***]
Data tracking for vintage auto restoration. See full
description on page 42.
14.3 Fortune telling & astrology
See also: Religion & philosophy.
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 5.0c (12-26-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products.
Look for: NUMBER50.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it
at no charge); NUMBER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
PsL#: 10189
Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Use the philosophy of Numerology to analyze your name &
birthdate for their symbolic meaning and metaphysical
vibrations, giving a complete personality profile. Uses
Pythagorean system, takes name changes into account, analyzes
10 personality elements, provides forecast. Readings can be
saved, edited, printed.
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 80
Product: Crystal Ball [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.4 (01-13-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: CRYSTL34.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-323-4193 to download it
at no charge); CRYSTL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 195k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Welcome to the world of the psychic computer! This tongue-in-
cheek program makes predictions and answers questions with a
sometimes enigmatic style reminiscent of the ancient Greek
oracles. You select the subject matter for predictions of
personal interest. This could explain where those crazy tabloid
headlines come from!
Product: Fortune Teller [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.2b (01-13-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts
on other products.
Look for: FORT42B.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); FORTUN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
PsL#: 10249
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A potpourri of fortune telling techniques includes three
playing card methods, dice, Numerology, Runes, and "Instant
Oracle". A history and explanation of each method appears in
the documentation. Also included is an ESP test.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full
description on page 91.
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 81
Product: Mayan Calendar [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.7 (01-28-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: This is a free program.
Look for: MAYAN37.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); MAYAN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 170k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Uses the astronomical knowledge of the ancient Mayans to
convert a modern calendar date to its Mayan equivalent, and
then gives the Mayan astrological interpretation. Also uses
Julian period dates and will calculate from Mayan to modern
date. Has chart of Mayan and Aztec day and month names. Easy-
to-understand documentation and history of the Mayan calendar
included on disk. Norman Donaldson's excellent research is
explained in detail.
Product: Personal Tarot [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.7b (01-13-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Dual 720k floppy
drives.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products.
Look for: TAROT27B.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); TAROT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
PsL#: 10220
Download size: 195k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Tarot cards have been used around the world throughout history
for fun and fortune. Now you can enjoy professional quality
Tarot readings on your PC! Automates shuffling and dealing,
builds a 10-card layout, and displays card descriptions and
meanings. You choose from different methods of shuffling and
layout. You can edit card interpretations and add your own
comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. No graphics.
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 82
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0a (01-11-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: WAURA30A.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); WAURA.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
PsL#: 10289
Download size: 165k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Based on the work and research of internationally-known psychic
entertainer Richard Webster, "Aura Reading" helps you learn
what to look for when attempting to see the human aura. It's a
great way to meet people and make friends!
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0a (01-13-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: WQUICK30.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); WQUICK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Based on the work and research of internationally-known psychic
entertainer Richard Webster, "Quick Numerology" helps you put
together a short but pointed personality profile using
someone's date of birth. It's a great way to meet people and
make friends!
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 83
Product: Wynter Stone's I Ching [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0d (01-12-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Dual 720k floppy
drives.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products.
Look for: ICHING10.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); ICHING.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
PsL#: 10756
Download size: 249k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
The I Ching is an ancient Chinese book used for both fortune
telling and philosophical insight. Toss coins or sticks to
create a pattern of 6 lines, forming a hexagram for
interpretation. You can edit the text for each hexagram and add
your own comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed.
Product: Wynter Stone's Quick Guide [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.50 (01-31-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration required.
Look for: WGUIDE15.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); WGUIDE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 123k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Quick definitions and explanations of some common "new age"
terminology.
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 84
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.3a (01-12-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; CGA monitor.
Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: ESP13A.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it at
no charge); ESP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 160k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Three standard tests to see if you have ESP (extra-sensory
perception) potential. Try precognition, clairvoyance, or
telekinesis. Lots of fun!
14.4 Genealogy
Product: Brother's Keeper [***]
Author: John Steed
Version: 5.1 (02-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $45.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, GEnie,
mail support; discounts on upgrades. Lifetime free upgrading
allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: BK5*.* on BBSs (multiple files) (call 616-364-1127 to
download it at no charge); BK5*.* on CompuServe in CIS:ROOTS
forum LIBrary 3 (multiple files) (or contact userID 75745,1371
for assistance); BK5*.* on GEnie in GENEALOGY forum LIBrary 8
(multiple files) (or contact userID J.STEED1 for assistance).
Download size: 1500k (about 112 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A full featured genealogy program which can store names, dates,
locations, and other information for up to 1,000,000 people. It
prints all the standard charts and reports and a few unique
ones. Reports include ancestor or pedigree charts, descendant
reports with relationships, graphic descendant tree, family
group sheets, alphabetical name lists, birthday lists, custom
designed reports, ahnentafel lists, graphic box charts, and a
descendant register report. Includes gedcom.
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 85
14.5 Health
14.5.1 Food/dietary/kitchen
Product: Heart Smart [***]
Author: Henning Associates, 804-823-6896
Version: 2.0 (01-25-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better.
Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2"
or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe,
mail support; royalty-free runtime license; all ASP-wide offers
(see page 5); discounts on upgrades. 6-month free upgrading
allowed.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HSMART.EXE on CompuServe
in CIS:GOODHEALTH forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID
72176,2507 for assistance).
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to help you eat healthier and help your heart out. Has
a modifiable food list of 900 items and allows you to plan a
7-day menu and print the menu out to a graphics printer. Keep
calorie counts by meal, by the day, or for the whole week.
Automatically computes the percentage of fat in your diet.
Product: Managing Your Food [***]
Tracks food cost, nutrition, and inventory. See full
description on page 53.
14.6 Household automation
Product: Around The House [***]
Complete personal/home information manager. See full
description on page 24.
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 86
Product: Super!Market [***]
Author: Trulli Tops Software, Inc., 216-974-5189
Version: 1.10 (12-01-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk.
Strongly recommended: HP LaserJet printer.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12
months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers
(see page 5).
Look for: SUPMK*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at
no charge); SUPMK*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70700,3555 for assistance).
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A Windows-based home productivity product used to create a
shopping list that includes prices and aisle numbers. The list
can be printed in aisle sequence with or without pricing
information. Exploits the advantages of windows facilities in
Windows or OS/2 so that operations are quick and accurate.
International customization is allowed for currency type,
decimal style, and date presentation.
14.7 Lottery
Product: Lotto Thunder (PICK-6 Version) [***]
Author: Charles P.Staats
Version: 1.2 (11-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard
disk.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card;
choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited
CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; runtime license;
discounts on other products.
Look for: LOTTOT.ZIP on BBSs; LOTTOT.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72747,2474 for
assistance).
Download size: 413k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A complete lotto prediction and number systems program. Has
three completely different methods of predicting lotto numbers.
Wheel systems up to 54 numbers, multiple level predictions,
save predictions, scan for winners, scan for past performance,
auto and manual execution of prediction methods, no game limit.
Pull down menus, in-memory scanning, support for expanded
memory.
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Product: Lotto Thunder Quint (PICK-5) [***]
Author: Charles P.Staats
Version: 1.2 (11-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: 3 months of support.
Look for: LOTTOQ.ZIP on BBSs; LOTTOQ.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72747,2474 for
assistance).
Download size: 413k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A complete lotto prediction and number systems program. Has
three completely different methods of predicting lotto numbers.
Wheel systems up to 45 numbers, multiple level predictions,
save predictions, scan for winners, scan for past performance,
auto and manual execution of prediction methods, no game limit.
Pull down menus, in-memory scanning, support for expanded
memory.
14.8 Music
See also: Education, Music.
Product: METROTUNE [***]
Super metronome and tuning fork. See full description on
page 69.
Product: MusicEase [***]
Author: RMH Computer Services, 317-782-9903
Version: 4.02 (01-10-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer.
Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe,
mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see
page 5); discounts on other products.
Look for: ME402.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at
no charge); MUSIC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary
4 (or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance).
SWREG#: 1371
Download size: 425k (about 32 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Formerly a successful commercial product, this music score
editor lets you create, edit, print and play music notation.
WYSIWYG screen oriented editor providing a constraint based
system with a large amount of knowledge of music notation. Will
intelligently handle many of the details of scoring
automatically. Can create professional looking scores easily
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 88
and quickly. Enter notes using the computer keyboard or by
playing them on a MIDI instrument (MPU-401 only). Can
transpose, invert and retrograde.
14.9 Personalities
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 79.
Product: JailBird [***]
Create & print vanity license plate replicas. See full
description on page 72.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 83.
14.10 Planes, trains & automobiles
Product: Car Restoration Diary [***]
Data tracking for vintage auto restoration. See full
description on page 42.
Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***]
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Version: 13.2 (01-08-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 300k RAM; Dual 720k floppy
drives.
Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: lifetime BBS, CompuServe, mail support;
all ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: CAR132.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-274-0821 to download it at
no charge); CAR132.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 71001,1370 for assistance).
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Operation, maintenance, and inspection logger and reminder for
vehicles and machines. Quick & easy to use, yet 100%
comprehensive & powerful. Has context-sensitive pop-up help
and a 51 p. manual. Reminders, reports, and graphs help you
operate reliably and economically. Detailed, printed logs add
value at resale time. Supports metric, foreign currencies,
multiple vehicles & machines. The best program of its class at
any price.
14.11 Reading (and writing, too)
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 37.
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 89
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on
page 37.
14.12 Scouting
Product: MERIT BADGE TRACKER [***]
Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting, 301-490-7104
Version: 3.1 (12-04-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $35.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses)
Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone,
CompuServe, mail support; 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: MBTR30.ZIP on BBSs; MBTR30.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:OUTDOORS forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 100014,2347 for
assistance).
Download size: 292k (about 22 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
A menu-driven program which stores a district or council merit
badge counselor roster and the specific merit badges and/or any
other skills that a specific counselor is registered to
counsel. Program will generate several administrative counselor
rosters, a roster of merit badges and counselors (with address
and telephone number) to be distributed to units, and an annual
verification letter to each counselor.
Product: POST TRACKER [***]
Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting, 301-490-7104
Version: 1.0 (01-27-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM.
Strongly recommended: Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $35.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, fax, CompuServe, mail
support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). 1 free update
disk(s) sent out.
Look for: POTR10.ZIP on BBSs; POTR10.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:OUTDOORS forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 100014,2347 for
assistance).
Download size: 309k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
A menu-driven program which stores Post roster, attendance,
participation, Post offices, and training data. For boys who
are continuing to work on Eagle Scout, it also stores complete
Scout history; i.e., Merit Badges earned, advancement received,
troop offices, etc. Produces adult and explorer rosters, a
Chapter 14, "Home & hobby" 90
roster of former members, mailing labels, an individual record,
a post telephone call sheet and participation points summary.
14.13 Sports
14.13.1 Baseball/softball
Product: StatTrak for Baseball [***]
Author: ALL-PRO Software, 608-271-1586
Version: 5.2 (01-20-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $39.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s);
lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SB52.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 73677,3450 for
assistance).
Download size: 222k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Baseball/softball stat management system for league or
individual teams. Keeps records for up to 100 teams (99 players
per team). Tracks batting, pitching, fielding, won/lost record,
game scores, and team standings. Reports can be computed for
any selected games (all games, last 10, game 7, league, etc).
Lets you design your own reports, name additional categories,
and sort on any category. Menu-driven and very easy to use.
Loaded with the 91-93 World Series games.
Product: Wild Pitch! [***]
Desktop baseball simulation. See full description on page 97.
Chapter 15, "Religion & philosophy" 91
Chapter 15
Religion & philosophy
See also: Home & hobby, Fortune telling & astrology.
15.1 The Bible
15.1.1 Bible programs
Product: Bible IQ Challenge [***]
Bible trivia game for 1-4 players. See full description on
page 98.
15.2 New age/occult
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 79.
Product: Fortune Teller [***]
Seven ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full
description on page 80.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.6c (01-11-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: GEO46C.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it at
no charge); GEO.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 215k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This is an ancient system of divination, sometimes associated
with black magic. Originally based on stones tossed in a
circle, modern Geomancy uses your selection of dot patterns to
create an Astro-Geomantic chart and answer your questions.
Provides an explanation of Geomantic figures. Readings can be
saved, edited, printed.
Product: Mayan Calendar [***]
Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on
page 80.
Chapter 15, "Religion & philosophy" 92
Product: Personal Tarot [***]
Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on
page 81.
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Learn to read auras! See full description on page 81.
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on
page 82.
Product: Wynter Stone's I Ching [***]
I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on
page 82.
Product: Wynter Stone's Quick Guide [***]
Mini-Encyclopedia of Mystical and Occult Info. See full
description on page 83.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 83.
15.3 Philosophy
15.3.1 Metaphysics
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 79.
Product: Fortune Teller [***]
Seven ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full
description on page 80.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full
description on page 91.
Product: Personal Tarot [***]
Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on
page 81.
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Learn to read auras! See full description on page 81.
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on
page 82.
Product: Wynter Stone's I Ching [***]
I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on
page 82.
Chapter 15, "Religion & philosophy" 93
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 83.
Chapter 16, "Games" 94
Chapter 16
Games
See also: Home & hobby, Lottery.
16.1 Arcade games
Product: O.R.B.Y. [***]
Author: Able Art Software, 604-229-4766
Version: 1.0 (12-21-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; Program can
run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy
disk drive; EGA monitor; Hercules monitor.
Strongly recommended: VGA monitor.
Registration fee: $12.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone, mail support.
Look for: ORBY10.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); ORBY10.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:GAMERS forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID
71431,1673 for assistance).
Download size: 81k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Orbit Rebound Bankshot Yaw...a game that combines elements of
hockey, billiards, and planetary orbits. Use strategy to score
goals with orbiting planets. Play against another person, or
see if you can beat the computer. Keyboard input, high scores
hall of fame, sound toggle on/off.
16.2 Non-card games
Product: TIT-for-TAT [***]
R-rated slot machine type game with breasts. See full
description on page 100.
Product: Wild Pitch! [***]
Desktop baseball simulation. See full description on page 97.
16.3 Casino games
Product: TIT-for-TAT [***]
R-rated slot machine type game with breasts. See full
description on page 100.
Chapter 16, "Games" 95
16.4 Jokes & humor
Product: Crystal Ball [***]
Humorous computerized psychic. See full description on
page 79.
Product: Curses! [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0a (01-12-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: CURSES30.ZIP on BBSs (call 715-652-2758 to download it
at no charge); CURSES.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 170k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A humorous, creative "insult generator" with a different twist.
A single keystroke switches from insults to compliments!
Phrases are randomly generated from your vivid vocabulary. You
control the contents, so the program can generate descriptive
phrases on any subject.
Product: Hard at Work [***]
You take a break while the computer "works" See full
description on page 96.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
The computer falls in love with you. See full description on
page 96.
Product: NAG [***]
The program for people who miss their mothers. See full
description on page 96.
Chapter 16, "Games" 96
16.5 Practical jokes
Product: Hard at Work [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.3b (01-11-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: HAW13B.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it at
no charge); HAWHAW.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 95k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This cutie ties up your computer with a Very Important (but
imaginary) task so you can take a break. When you start Hard At
Work, it selects one of 7 routines at random. You can pick your
favorite job by pressing the appropriate function key. The
activity on screen looks too important to be interrupted. If
someone tries to stop the action with ESC or CTRL-C, a DANGER
message pops up, and a tone alerts you. The process continues
until you want to stop it.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.4b (01-11-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: LOVED14B.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); LOVE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Unlike practical joke programs that take over the DOS prompt
and insult you, this uncooperative program drowns you with love
and affection! It responds intelligently to many DOS commands
and has a repertoire of friendly comments.
Chapter 16, "Games" 97
Product: NAG [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0a (01-11-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: No registration fee required.
Look for: NAG10A.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it at
no charge); NAG.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 92k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Away from home? Miss your parents? Let this help! It says what
they'd say, if only there were here! Clean up your room, sit up
straight, drink your milk - all those little reminders you just
can't live without. Put it in a friend's AUTOEXEC.BAT file to
show how much you care!
16.6 Sayings & stories
Product: NAG [***]
The program for people who miss their mothers. See full
description on page 96.
16.7 Simulators
16.7.1 Sports
Product: Wild Pitch! [***]
Author: MS Software
Version: 1.1 (11-22-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard
disk.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $25.00 (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support;
bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of
other shareware. 1 free update disk(s) sent out.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WP*.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:SPRTSIMS forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71121,3137 for
assistance).
Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A baseball simulation that allows you to test your skills as a
big league skipper by letting you manage players who perform
exactly as they did in real life. Select lineups, pitchers,
steal bases, bunt, hit and run, position the defense, pinch
hit/run, and more! View all stats any time before, during, or
Chapter 16, "Games" 98
after game. Easy-to-use, modern Windows-like user interface
with full mouse capabilities. All latest AL and NL teams
included! Includes automatic lineup selection!
16.8 Strategy/simulation
Product: Wild Pitch! [***]
Desktop baseball simulation. See full description on page 97.
16.9 Trivia
Product: Bible IQ Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.1a (01-29-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Strongly recommended: Hard disk.
Registration fee: $15.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian
addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail
support; discounts on other products.
Look for: BCHALL11.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it
at no charge); BCHALL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
PsL#: 10795
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Based on the King James version of the Old Testament, this
program lets you compete against yourself or others in your
knowledge of Bible facts. Your choice of Beginner,
Intermediate, or Advanced level controls how fast you play and
how many points you can earn. Winners print certificates of
achievement. Fun for the whole family.
Product: Personal Challenge [***]
Educational trivia game for 1-4 players. See full description
on page 71.
16.10 Word games
Product: Crossword Creator [***]
Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on
page 68.
Chapter 16, "Games" 99
Product: EGAWHEEL [***]
Author: WHEEL Games
Version: V.1.91 (12-18-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 640k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard
disk.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $10.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of mail support; bonus data.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EGAWHE.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 76662,1623 for
assistance).
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A "Wheel of Fortune"/hangman type of word guessing game for IBM
compatible computers with EGA video card and monitor. The game
features: a colorful spinning wheel, 1-3 players, 6 rounds of
play, a sound on/off option, optional mouse, automatic win
after all letters of the puzzle are bought and guessed, a high
score table for the top ten WHEELERS, and an editor to add/
delete/modify puzzles. The editor may be used to create a
custom database for a teaching aid from grade school through
college.
Product: VGAWHEEL [***]
Author: WHEEL Games
Version: V.1.91 (12-18-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard
disk.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $10.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4"
master disk(s); 3 months of mail support; bonus data.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VGAWHE.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 76662,1623 for
assistance).
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A "Wheel of Fortune"/Hangman type of word guessing game. The
game features: a colorful spinning wheel, 1-3 players, 6 rounds
of play, a sound on/off option, automatic win after all letters
have been bought and guessed, optional mouse, a high score
table for the top ten WHEELERS, and an editor to add/delete/
modify puzzles. The editor may be used to create a custom
database for using the program as a teaching aid in grade
school through college.
Chapter 16, "Games" 100
Product: WINWHEEL [***]
Author: WHEEL Games
Version: 1.70 (01-16-93)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. VGA monitor; Hard
disk. VBRUN100.DLL.
Strongly recommended: Mouse.
Registration fee: $19.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of support; bonus data.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WINWHE.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 76662,1623 for
assistance).
Download size: 230k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A Wheel of Fortune/Hangman type word guessing game for Windows
3.X. Features: colorful graphics, 1-3 players, 6 rounds, sound
on/off options, autowin after all letters bought and guessed,
hi-score table for top 10 WHEELERS, and a powerful puzzle
editor to add/delete/modify puzzles.
16.11 For adults
Product: TIT-for-TAT [***]
Author: King Software
Version: 1.0 (01-20-94)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive; SVGA monitor; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $12.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S.
addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add
$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of unlimited mail support; bonus utilities; bonus data.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TFORT.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:NEW USER'S forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70521,2600
for assistance).
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An R-rated slot machine like game that uses female breasts to
match instead of fruit. Break the bank or go flat broke, either
way you'll be busted!
Chapter 17, "About shareware" 101
Chapter 17
About shareware
17.1 For shareware authors
Product: Shareware Tracker [***]
Author: RMH Computer Services, 317-782-9903
Version: 3.11 (11-05-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12
months of unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus
utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5).
Look for: SWT311*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 317-784-2147
to download it at no charge); SWTRK.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 73567,1547 for
assistance).
SWREG#: 1495
Download size: 440k (about 33 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An office manager for the shareware author. Will track users,
submissions, expenses, upgrade sales, tech support sales,
subscription sales, source code sales, and more. It has an
appointment calendar, a module to keep track of other important
names and addresses, and a pop-up calculator. The program will
mail-merge letters and labels to users, with submission, and to
other authors and dealers. Many pre-defined reports, and user
can define an unlimited number his own reports. Context
sensitive help.
Chapter 17, "Appendixes" 102
PART 2
Appendixes
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 103
Appendix A
Author addresses
This appendix cross-references each author to his or her pro-
duct(s). If you want to know where to write or call about a
particular product, look for it in the index and write down the
page number where the product name appears in this appendix.
Then turn to the appropriate page in this appendix and look up
the author.
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Please note! Many authors specify a shareware regis-
tration service's phone number in the "orders only"
phone field. These registration services can only
take product orders. They cannot offer any product
support; they cannot tell you anything about a pro-
duct; they cannot send you any brochures; and they
cannot forward any messages to the author. You must
call the "queries" or "fax" numbers listed for an
author in order to obtain support or to speak with the
author.
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Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS
Author: FunStuff Software [Paul Munoz-Colman]
Address: 11645 Charter Oak Court, Suite 201, Reston, VA
22090-4526
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 703-435-3130
Queries: 703-435-1110
Products: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor, BOXER/OS2 Text Editor
Author: Boxer Software [David R. Hamel]
Address: P.O. Box 3230, Peterborough, NH 03458-3230
Orders: 800-982-6937 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 603-924-4471
Queries: 603-924-6602
Product: Managing Your Food
Author: MYF Software [Greg Aakhus]
Address: 1504 Chinquapin Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Orders: 800-995-1605 (orders only, please)
Accepts: MasterCard, Visa
Fax: 805-396-9442
Queries: 805-398-1449
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 104
Products: LOGGIT, LOGGIT, LOGGIT
Author: GTX Software [Victor G. Baron]
Address: 5419 Dahlia Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Orders & queries: 213-257-2704
Products: ON-SIDE, ON-SIDE, ON-SIDE, ON-SIDE, ON-SIDE
Author: Expressware Corporation
Address: PO Box 1800, Duvall, WA 98019
Orders: 800-753-3453 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 206-788-4493
Queries: 206-788-0932
Product: PopDBF
Author: Lighthouse Software, Inc.
Address: PO Box 9601, Peoria, IL 61612
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts:
Fax: 309-673-9895
Queries: 309-673-9886
Products: DR. Memory, DR. Memory
Author: Cooney Applied Technology
Address: P.O. Box 292039, Kettering, OH 45429-0039
Product: StatTrak for Baseball
Author: ALL-PRO Software [Jeff Elwood]
Address: 30 Maple View Court, Madison, WI 53719
Orders & queries: 608-271-1586
Products: Utility_Belt, Utility_Belt, Utility_Belt,
Utility_Belt, Utility_Belt, Utility_Belt
Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd
Address: PO Box 250, Tiverton, Ontario, CANADA N0G 2T0
Orders & queries: 519-366-2732
Accepts: MasterCard, Visa
Fax: 519-366-2732
Product: PowerBatch
Author: CSD, Inc.
Address: 4437 Ormond Trace, Marietta, GA 30066
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 404-926-9590
Queries: 404-926-9565
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 105
Product: Crossword Creator
Author: PC HELP-LINE
Address: 35250 Silver Leaf Circle, Yucaipa, CA 92399
Orders & queries: 909-797-3091
Fax: 909-797-3091
Products: WINWHEEL, WINWHEEL, WINWHEEL
Author: WHEEL Games [Russell Mueller]
Address: 507 Washington Gdns, Washington, NJ 07882-9205
Products: CNC CAD CAM Package, CNC CAD CAM Package
Author: Northland Multisoft [Brian Pfaffl]
Address: 1501 S. Glendora Ave., Glendora, CA 91740
Orders & queries: 818-963-6355
Product: BOOT.SYS
Author: Salvisberg Software & Consulting [Hans Salvisberg]
Address: Bellevuestr. 18, CH-3095 Berne, SWITZERLAND
Orders: 800-2424-PSL (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: +41-31-972-42-10
Product: PC-FOOD
Author: SCHRECK SOFTWARE [Lee Schreck]
Address: 1420 Interlachen Circle, Woodbury, MN 55125
Orders & queries: 612-731-6822
Fax: 612-731-6822
Products: PENDULUM, PENDULUM
Author: SCIENCE FUN [Peter Thieberger]
Address: 15 Seeley St., Brookhaven, NY 11719
Fax: 516-286-4579
Product: WDiff
Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik [Chris Sitte]
Address: Postfach 42, A-5025 Salzburg, AUSTRIA
Accepts: American Express, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Product: Brother's Keeper
Author: John Steed
Address: 6907 Childsdale, Rockford, MI 49341
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 616-866-3345
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 106
Products: Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP
Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP
Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP
Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP
Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP
Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP Test, Your ESP
Test, Your ESP Test
Author: R.K. West Consulting [Rosemary K. West]
Address: P.O. Box 8059, Mission Hills, CA 91346
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 818-366-1737
Products: XPENS, XPENS
Author: Richard A. Williams
Address: P.O. Box 1311, Crystal Lake, IL 60039
Orders: 800-2424-PSL (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 713-524-6398
Queries: 815-455-6333
Product: MAPIT
Author: Allison Software [John B. Allison]
Address: 166 Shady Lane, Apollo, PA 15613
Orders & queries: 412-727-2198
Accepts: MasterCard, Visa
Products: Lotto Thunder Quint (PICK-5), Lotto Thunder Quint
(PICK-5)
Author: Charles P.Staats
Address: P.O. Box 29151, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Products: POST TRACKER, POST TRACKER, POST TRACKER
Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting
Address: 3211/2 Gorman Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707-4707
Orders & queries: 301-490-7104
Fax: 301-490-4168
Product: FileBUDDY
Author: Lenard Dean
Address: Box 73094, Woodbine Postal Outlet, Calgary, Alberta,
T2W 6E0 CANADA
Products: Purge, Purge
Author: Blue Ridge Software, Inc.
Address: 235 Southport Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
Orders: 800-707-5148 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 606-277-2558
Queries: 606-276-5148
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 107
Product: CALC_JNC
Author: James N. Cox
Address: 418 Erie Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951-1309
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Queries: 215-538-7363
Products: NeMenu, NeMenu
Author: Just-In-Time Computing Services [John C. Skurka]
Address: P.O. Box 4166, Ithaca, NY 14852-4166
Orders & queries: 607-539-6931
Fax: 607-539-6609
Product: BIBLOGIC
Author: Biblogic Computer Services [Steve Champion]
Address: PO Box 1424, Thousand Oaks, CA 91358-0424
Fax: 805-493-0364
Product: TIT-for-TAT
Author: King Software [Jerry King]
Address: 1200 Jones Drive, Salem, OH 44460
Product: PC-FORMS and PC-LIBRARY
Author: Blackledge Law Office [Bill Blackledge]
Address: The Warwick #151, 2400 Arrowhead Dr., Abilene, TX
79606
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Queries: 915-692-9105
Products: O.R.B.Y., O.R.B.Y., O.R.B.Y.
Author: Able Art Software [Al Walters]
Address: P.O. Box 964, Nelson, B.C. V1L 6A5 CANADA
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Queries: 604-229-4766
Products: Thelma's SpellPlus, Thelma's SpellPlus, Thelma's
SpellPlus
Author: Timpanogos Software [Douglas Campbell]
Address: 758 East 100 North, Orem, UT 84057-4910
Orders & queries: 801-223-9055
Accepts: MasterCard, Visa
Fax: 801-225-5212
Product: BCM Menu System
Author: BCM Software [Brad May]
Address: P.O.Box 267, Taylor, MI 48180-0267
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Queries: 313-292-6097
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 108
Product: Home Plan
Author: Home Plan [Chuck Herndon]
Address: 6890 Rimrock Valley Rd., Mountain Ranch, CA 95246
Orders: 800-671-7526 (orders only, please)
Accepts: MasterCard, Visa
Queries: 209-754-4891
Product: The Stock Analyst
Author: Visionary Software (C/- SDA)
Address: 5A Waldegrave Gardens, Twickenham, Middx. TW1 4PQ,
UNITED KINGDOM
Orders & queries: 081-744-2002
Accepts:
Fax: 081-891-0866
Product: Above & Beyond
Author: 1Soft Corp.
Address: PO Box 1320, Middletown, CA 95461
Orders & queries: 707-987-0256
Accepts:
Fax: 707-987-3150
Product: FSLOGIN
Author: Confirm
Address: Ardechelaan 35, 6904 NG Zevenaar, THE NETHERLANDS
Orders: +31-8360-24988 (orders only, please)
Fax: +31-8360-41580
Product: SAB Diskette Utility
Author: Stewart A. Berman [Stewart Berman]
Address: 34 Adler Place, Suite B, Bronx, NY 10475-3901
Products: Shareware Tracker, Shareware Tracker, Shareware
Tracker, Shareware Tracker, Shareware Tracker, Shareware
Tracker, Shareware Tracker
Author: RMH Computer Services [Richard Holler]
Address: PO Box 657, Beech Grove, IN 46107-0657
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Queries: 317-782-9903
Products: RexxBase, RexxBase
Author: American Coders, LTD.
Address: POB 97462, Raleigh, NC 27624
Orders & queries: 919-846-2014
Product: TreeChart
Author: FineLine Software
Address: Newtown, Kinvara, Co. Galway, IRELAND
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: (+353)-091-37560
Queries: (+353)-091-37560
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 109
Product: Wild Pitch!
Author: MS Software [Michael Savage]
Address: P.O. Box 536, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Orders: 800-444-5457 (orders only, please)
Accepts:
Fax: 317-286-3182
Products: Network Appointment Scheduler, Network Appointment
Scheduler, Network Appointment Scheduler, Network Appointment
Scheduler, Network Appointment Scheduler, Network Appointment
Scheduler
Author: DataTek Computer Services [Kirk Wentzel]
Address: 547 Wunder Street, Reading, PA 19602-2005
Orders & queries: 215-374-2097
Accepts: American Express, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Product: A Batch View
Author: Robin R. Latham
Address: P.O. Box 16152, Fort Worth, TX 76162
Orders & queries: 817-263-4056
Fax: N
Product: Super!Market
Author: Trulli Tops Software, Inc.
Address: 7749 Ridgeway Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Queries: 216-974-5189
Product: SNAP-P
Author: Neptune Systems
Address: 1703 Neptune Lane, Houston, TX 77062
Fax: 713-486-0375
Queries: 713-488-5722
Product: Image'n'Bits
Author: Bananas Software Inc
Address: 29 Engle Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
Orders & queries: 201-265-9855
Products: Task Scheduler for DOS, Task Scheduler for DOS
Author: Simian Id Software [Don Branson]
Address: P.O. Box 430011, St. Louis, MO 63143
Queries: 314-781-8709
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 110
Product: Seascape
Author: Advanced Computer Tektonics [Alan Walworth]
Address: 334 State Street, Suite 106, Los Altos, CA 94022
Orders & queries: 415-424-1403
Product: Personal Finances 2
Author: Spitfire Software
Address: 325 Breakwater Ridge, Atlanta, GA 30328
Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please)
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 713-524-6398
Queries: 404-257-0187
Product: Task Killer
Author: Hyperion Microsystems
Address: P.O. Box 243, Edmonds, WA 98020
Product: Heart Smart
Author: Henning Associates [Michael R. Henning]
Address: Rt. 2, Box 526-A, Crozet, VA 22932
Orders & queries: 804-823-6896
Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 111
Appendix B
Vendor addresses
This appendix lists each ASP-approved disk vendor. These
vendors have agreed to abide by ethical standards when offering
shareware.
Aces Research Inc
Address: 4480-C ENTERPRISE ST, FREMONT CA 94538
Phone: 510-683-8855
Alamo Software
Address: 5858 CLAY PALMERDALE ROAD, PINSON AL 35126
Phone: 205-681-6554
Bellot Mountain Software
Address: 25 Bellot Road, RINGWOOD NJ 07456
Phone: 201-962-9068
Cent$ible Software, Inc
Address: 1955 Spring Harbor Dr #N, Delray Beach FL 33445-6882
Phone: 407-684-4679
Computer Shareware Library
Address: Shop 1/44 Lincoln Street Strathpine, BRISBANE QLD 4500
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 07 881 3694
Computer Solutions Dorth
Address: POSTBUS 59, NL - 7213 NETHERLANDS
Phone: 31 5759-4545
DataProjects Heidel
Address: Im Huferfeld 5, Dusseldorf 40468 GERMANY
Phone: 211 4180700
DP Tool Club
Address: 99 RUE PARMENTIER, VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ F-59493 FRANCE
Phone: 33-2084-5533
Eracom Sdn. Bhd.
Address: 35A, Jalan Jejaka 9, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur 55100
MALAYSIA
Phone: 603-9853108
ITC Data Engineering LTD
Address: 8 Grassnount Taymount Rise, LONDON SE23 3UW U.K.
Phone: 44-71-281-5318
Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 112
Manaccom (S.A)
Address: 93A KENSINGTON ROAD, NORWOOD ADELAIDE 5067 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 61 8 364 2753
Morrison Wallaace
Address: Suite 1, 15 Grosvenor St, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 02 9539332
P C Compatibles
Address: P O Box 14, SCORESBY VICTORIA 3179 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 03-763-1960
pd systems
Address: LAPAKUJA 2 C, FIN-40520 JYVASKYLA SF-40520 FINLAND
People's Choice
Address: PO BOX 355, EDINBURGH IN 46124-0355
Ramesis
Address: 27 Carr Hill Grove, CALVERLEY WEST YORKSHIRE LS28 5QB
ENGLAND
Phone: 0532 394477
Ronin Software Australia
Address: 3 Amitaf Ave Cavingbah, SYDNEY NSW 2229 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 02-524-0270
Sharcon Soft
Address: Statiestraat 40, NIJLEN ANTWERPEN B-2560 BELGIUM
Phone: 32 3 481 9895
Shareware
Address: PO Box 7037, LONG BEACH CA 90807-0037
Phone: 310-499-1262
Shareware Australia Pty Ltd
Address: Suite 33, 330 Wattle Street, ULTIMO NSW 2007 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 02 211-6213
Shareware Everywhere
Address: 400 Wood Haven Rd, PAWTUCKET RI 02863
Phone: 401-726-6209
Shareware Selekt
Address: Postbus 588, AN WOERDEN 3440 NETHERLANDS
Phone: 03487 2631
Shareware USA
Address: PO BOX 92, 3929-35 Old William Penn Highway,
Murrysville PA 15668
Phone: 412-325-7451
Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 113
Softdesign Concepts Company
Address: PO Box 392, MECHANICSBURG PA 17055
Phone: 717-795-9583
Tanstafl Shareware
Address: 203 Old Farm Rd, HARRISON AR 72601
Phone: 501-741-5610
Try-B4-U-BI
Address: 1 Lockhart Pl, HAWICK TD9 9JR SCOTLAND
Phone: 0450 74604
UpDate Software
Address: 300 Hawkins Ave, N BRADDOCK PA 15104
Phone: 412-271-2685
Valley Enterprises
Address: 14-16 Chaucer Road, STAATSBURG NY 12580
Phone: 914-385-2986
Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 114
Appendix C
Bulletin Boards
This appendix lists each ASP-approved computer bulletin board
system (BBS). These BBSs have agreed to abide by ethical stan-
dards when offering shareware.
Set your communications software to "8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit" before calling any of these BBSs.
ABM-BBS
Address: Ziherlova 43/40, Ljubljana 610000 SLOVENIA EUROPE
BBS Phone: 386-61-125-4156
Datakinection
Address: 8531 Market St, BOARDMAN OH 44512
BBS Phone: 216-726-6811
Floyd's A/C Dog House
Address: 3611 Rice Mine Rd #315, TUSCALOOSA AL 35406
BBS Phone: 205-759-4817
J & S BBS
Address: 1500 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALBANY NY 12205
BBS Phone: 518-452-4757
JR'S GRAPHICS
Address: 13931 N CENTRAL EXPY #318-341, DALLAS TX 75243
BBS Phone: 214-424-4259
Lighthouse BBS
Address: 525 NORTH BROAD ST, GRIFFITH IN 46319
BBS Phone: 219-922-9357
Mail Advertising Resources
Address: Hopkins Mailing Services, 758 W. RACQUET CLUB DRIVE,
ADDISON IL 60101-4318
BBS Phone: 708-628-0330
Microlink D
Address: 12244 Applewood Knolls Dr, LAKEWOOD CO 80215
BBS Phone: 303-237-8575
Night Dream BBS
Address: Naestvedvej 24, VORDINBORG DK-4760 DENMARK
BBS Phone: 45 55340404
Panama ShareWare
Address: 8501 N Logoon #307, PANAMA CITY BEACH FL 32408
BBS Phone: 904-235-3634
Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 115
RunWay BBS
Address: PO Box 0941, LANSDOWNE PA 19050
BBS Phone: 215-623-6203
Skip's Doghouse BBS
Address: 621 Big Horn Dr, O'FALLON MO 63366-6944
BBS Phone: 314-272-7547
Southern On-line Services, Inc
Address: 3210 Kingsrow Ave Apt 271, Eugene OR 97401-8822
BBS Phone: 504-356-7090
Support U.
Address: 15444 CLAYTON RD SUITE 325-15, BALLWIN MO 63011
BBS Phone: 314-227-6746
The Electronic Oracle
Address: 12 Brentwood Road, FLINDERS PARK 5025 S.AUSTRALIA
BBS Phone: 61 8 234 1150
The Seeker's Place
Address: 58 MacDade, DARBY PA 19023
BBS Phone: 215-237-1281
The Starship][BBS
Address: 50 GORDON ROAD, ROXBURY TWSP NJ 07885
BBS Phone: 201-935-1485
The Wall BBS
Address: 69 Hawkin Rd, NEW EGYPT NJ 08533
BBS Phone: 609-758-1991
The Wall Street Connection
Address: 97-541 LUMIAINA ST #7106, WAIPAHU Hi 96747
BBS Phone: 808-521-4356
Yutron Tech (Hong Kong) Lmtd
Address: Suite 1605, Tower A New Trade, Plaza, 6, On Ping
Street, Shatin, N. T. Hong Kong
BBS Phone: 852 6868 169
Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 116
Appendix D
Retired shareware
This appendix lists shareware products now "retired" by the
author. Retired products no longer receive the minimum levels
of support, and the authors have agreed to return any registra-
tion fees sent in for the software.
An author may retire a shareware product for any number of
reasons. Some applications have outlived their usefulness;
others may have grown too costly to continue supporting due to
competition from other authors.
Product: Astro-World for Windows
Author: Marcus Fabian
Astrology Program incl. printed evaluations.
Product: Astro-World fuer Windows
Author: Marcus Fabian
Astrologieprogramm (deutsch) fu"r Windows.
Product: Book of Changes
Author: R.K. West Consulting
I CHING fortunes and philosophy.
Product: Dinger
Author: Pinecliffe International - ASG
Superceded by WOPR 2.0, for WinWord 2.0.
Product: Enveloper
Author: Pinecliffe International - ASG
Superceded by WOPR 2.0, for WinWord 2.x.
Product: FOURU
Author: GTX Software
Four handy utilities.
Product: General Purpose System Analyzer
Author: COBOL Maintenance Technologies
COBOL system analysis and documentation.
Product: Home Money Manager II (and I)
Author: HomeCraft Software
Home checkbook and budgeting.
Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 117
Product: I.Q. Challenge
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma.
Product: ORGANIZE! Your Legal Case Notes
Author: HomeCraft Software
Cataloging system for statutes and case notes.
Product: An Ounce Of Prevention
Author: Pete Maclean
Disaster prevention/data protection system.
Product: PACK TRACKER
Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting
Cub Scout pack automated records system.
Product: PC Bartender
Author: HomeCraft Software
Recipes for drinks, featuring no-alchol drink.
Product: Penname
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Helps writers come up with names.
Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System
Author: ACK Software
Windows Image Cataloging System.
Product: PrinterBUDDY
Author: Lenard Dean
A setup utility for all printers.
Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc.
Professional Make utility.
Product: Pulsar for DOS
Author: Tesserax Information Systems
LaserJet printer utility for DOS.
Product: SCBABOTL
Author: Raymond A.J. Pesek
Fire dept. SCBA bottle & PASS management.
Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 118
Product: Soothsayer aka Oracle
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Tarot and I Ching.
Product: Stardial
Author: GTX Software
Autodialer For Galaxy/Starlink service.
Product: Total Control
Author: Unique Software
No longer accepting registrations.
Product: Your Financial Advisor
Author: HomeCraft Software
Loan and finacial calculations.
Product: Your Menu
Author: HomeCraft Software
Hard disk menu and DOS shell.
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 119
Appendix E
Sorted list of all programs
This appendix notes the author of each program listed in this
catalog. It comes in extremely handy when you want to see if a
given program comes from an ASP member, or when you want to
know the current version number/release date for a program.
Hint: look in the index for the program (by name) if you want
to see a full description for the program or learn the author's
address & phone number. You'll find page references for all
the information you need.
Above & Beyond 3.0 (12-21-93) 1Soft Corp.
AC12TO10 2.22 (01-01-94) Blue Ridge Software, Inc.
Appointment Scheduler 3.21 (11-25-93) DataTek Computer
Services
ARCHIVE TRACKER 1.0 (12-20-93) Robert Barrentine Consulting
Around The House 2.01 (01-19-94) RMH Computer Services
A Batch View 1.1 (09-30-93) Robin R. Latham
BatchMaker Plus 2.6 (07-01-93) Northland Multisoft
BCM Menu System 2.2 (01-09-94) BCM Software
Bible IQ Challenge 1.1a (01-29-94) R.K. West Consulting
BIBLOGIC 3.02 (12-19-93) Biblogic Computer Services
BOOT.SYS 2.02 (01-06-93) Salvisberg Software & Consulting
BOXER Text Editor 6.0 (01-05-94) Boxer Software
BOXER/OS2 Text Editor 6.0 (01-05-94) Boxer Software
Brother's Keeper 5.1 (02-01-93) John Steed
By the Numbers 5.0c (12-26-93) R.K. West Consulting
CALC_JNC 9.51 (02-20-93) James N. Cox
Car Restoration Diary 2.30 (11-05-93) RMH Computer Services
Chris's Automobile Recorder 13.2 (01-08-94) Cooney Applied
Technology
Citizen 3.2a (01-13-94) R.K. West Consulting
Cliche Finder 1.7a (08-25-93) R.K. West Consulting
CNC CAD CAM Package 1.4 (12-20-93) Northland Multisoft
Computer System Manager 1.40 (12-10-93) RMH Computer Services
Contact Manager 3.00 (11-25-93) DataTek Computer Services
Contact Manager Custom Reports 1.00 (11-25-93) DataTek
Computer Services
Contact Scheduler 1.70 (11-25-93) DataTek Computer Services
Creativity Package 3.2a (01-27-94) R.K. West Consulting
Crossword Creator 5.11 (10-01-93) PC HELP-LINE
Crystal Ball 3.4 (01-13-94) R.K. West Consulting
Curses! 3.0a (01-12-94) R.K. West Consulting
DaMenu 1.21 (12-01-93) Just-In-Time Computing Services
DR. Memory 3.3 (01-09-94) Cooney Applied Technology
EGAWHEEL V.1.91 (12-18-93) WHEEL Games
EXPRESSCALC 4.10 (05-02-92) Expressware Corporation
EXPRESSCHECK 4.04 (11-18-93) Expressware Corporation
EXPRESSGRAPH 1.05 (05-01-92) Expressware Corporation
FILE EXPRESS 5.1 (12-10-93) Expressware Corporation
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 120
File Finder for Windows 2.1 (08-31-93) Simian Id Software
FileBUDDY 3.11 (12-18-93) Lenard Dean
Fortune Teller 4.2b (01-13-94) R.K. West Consulting
FSLOGIN 1.3 (12-31-93) Confirm
Geomancy 4.6c (01-11-94) R.K. West Consulting
Hard at Work 1.3b (01-11-94) R.K. West Consulting
Heart Smart 2.0 (01-25-93) Henning Associates
Home Plan 2.6 (01-01-94) Home Plan
Image'n'Bits 1.0 (11-24-93) Bananas Software Inc
JailBird 2.11 (11-05-93) RMH Computer Services
Jason's File Finder 2.0d (09-03-93) RMH Computer Services
Kid Art 1.0 (01-29-94) R.K. West Consulting
Little Black Book 6.00 (01-30-94) GTX Software
LK4.EXE 2.0 (10-20-91) GTX Software
LOGGIT 4.00 (01-01-91) GTX Software
Lotto Thunder (PICK-6 Version) 1.2 (11-01-92) Charles P.Staats
Lotto Thunder Quint (PICK-5) 1.2 (11-01-92) Charles P.Staats
LoveDOS 1.4b (01-11-94) R.K. West Consulting
Maillist / M-Label 5.7b (01-10-94) R.K. West Consulting
Managing Your Food 4.51 (01-01-94) MYF Software
MAPIT 1.3 (01-13-94) Allison Software
Master Control 1.40 (11-25-93) DataTek Computer Services
MathCounts 1+2 1.2 (01-07-94) Able Art Software
MathCounts 3+4 1.2 (01-07-94) Able Art Software
MAXI Form 1.7 (02-14-92) Herne Data Systems Ltd
Mayan Calendar 3.7 (01-28-94) R.K. West Consulting
MERIT BADGE TRACKER 3.1 (12-04-93) Robert Barrentine
Consulting
METROTUNE 2.01 (01-01-94) SCIENCE FUN
MusicEase 4.02 (01-10-94) RMH Computer Services
NAG 1.0a (01-11-94) R.K. West Consulting
NeMenu 1.01 (12-01-93) Just-In-Time Computing Services
Network Appointment Scheduler 1.10 (11-25-93) DataTek Computer
Services
Nominal Pipe Size for Windows 2.0 (09-03-92) Herne Data
Systems Ltd
NPS - Nominal Pipe Size 2.1 (10-01-92) Herne Data Systems Ltd
O.R.B.Y. 1.0 (12-21-93) Able Art Software
ON-SIDE 2.0 (10-20-93) Expressware Corporation
Over_LAZ HP 4 (01-01-94) Herne Data Systems Ltd
Over_LAZ PS 3 (01-15-93) Herne Data Systems Ltd
PC-FOOD 5.41 (01-15-94) SCHRECK SOFTWARE
PC-FORMS and PC-LIBRARY 6.30 (11-17-93) Blackledge Law Office
PENDULUM 3.01 (01-01-94) SCIENCE FUN
Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS 14.62 (10-07-93) FunStuff
Software
Personal Challenge 1.0d (01-27-94) R.K. West Consulting
Personal Finances 2 4.02h (01-12-94) Spitfire Software
Personal Tarot 2.7b (01-13-94) R.K. West Consulting
PMFLCOMP 1.41 (01-03-94) American Coders, LTD.
Poetry Generator 2.4a (01-28-94) R.K. West Consulting
PopDBF 4.05 (07-29-92) Lighthouse Software, Inc.
POST TRACKER 1.0 (01-27-94) Robert Barrentine Consulting
PowerBatch 2.0 (12-01-93) CSD, Inc.
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 121
Purge 2.22 (01-01-94) Blue Ridge Software, Inc.
QPACS 3.2 (01-01-92) Richard A. Williams
Recap 3.2a (01-11-94) R.K. West Consulting
RexxBase 1.17a (01-12-94) American Coders, LTD.
Richard Webster's Aura Reading 3.0a (01-11-94) R.K. West
Consulting
Richard Webster's Numerology 3.0a (01-13-94) R.K. West
Consulting
SAB Diskette Utility 2.50 (01-01-94) Stewart A. Berman
Seascape 1.4 (11-26-93) Advanced Computer Tektonics
Shareware Tracker 3.11 (11-05-93) RMH Computer Services
SNAP-P D2.1 (01-10-94) Neptune Systems
StatTrak for Baseball 5.2 (01-20-94) ALL-PRO Software
The Stock Analyst 2.00 (01-01-94) Visionary Software (C/- SDA)
Super!Market 1.10 (12-01-93) Trulli Tops Software, Inc.
Task Killer 1.5 (01-26-94) Hyperion Microsystems
Task Scheduler for DOS 2.5 (08-01-93) Simian Id Software
Thelma ThistleBlossom 5.20 (12-26-93) Timpanogos Software
Thelma's ClichePlus 1.8 (01-04-94) Timpanogos Software
Thelma's SpellPlus 1.1 (01-04-94) Timpanogos Software
TIT-for-TAT 1.0 (01-20-94) King Software
TreeChart 1.10 (12-07-93) FineLine Software
Utility_Belt 1.1a (02-14-92) Herne Data Systems Ltd
VGAWHEEL V.1.91 (12-18-93) WHEEL Games
WDiff 1.11 (12-30-93) C.Sitte Softwaretechnik
Wild Pitch! 1.1 (11-22-93) MS Software
WINWHEEL 1.70 (01-16-93) WHEEL Games
Workbase 4.1a (01-12-94) R.K. West Consulting
Wynter Stone's I Ching 1.0d (01-12-94) R.K. West Consulting
Wynter Stone's Quick Guide 1.50 (01-31-94) R.K. West
Consulting
XPENS 1.3 (01-01-94) Richard A. Williams
Your ESP Test 1.3a (01-12-94) R.K. West Consulting
Appendix F, "Supporting Members" 122
Appendix F
Supporting Members
The Association of Shareware Professionals expresses a special
thanks to the following supporting members:
Authors:
David Berdan - ExpressWare Corporation
Richard Cherry Jr. - Cherry Tree Software
Phil Katz - PKWARE, Inc.
Sammy Mitchell - SemWare
Vendors:
Die Deutsche Software Bibliothek
George Margelis - Bugetware
Gregory N. Wilson - Big Byte Software
Mohiyel-Din Hussein - Husco
Michael C. Comish - Software Excitement!
Arthur Tendler - The $5 Computer Software Store
BBSs:
Don W. Watkins - CompuServe (IBMNET)
Tess Heder, Brian Miller - Channel 1
Jon H. Larimore - GLIB
Bruce Jackson - The Break
Dave Harrison - Metro Online
Neil Fleming - Canada Remote Systems
Index 123
Index
80286 utilities See: O
Utilities, Hardware Optical character
utilities, 286/386/486 recognition See:
utilities Graphics, Business
80386 utilities See: applications, OCR
Utilities, Hardware applications
utilities, 286/386/486
utilities Q
80486 utilities See: quotations 30
Utilities, Hardware
utilities, 286/386/486 R
utilities RAM utilities See:
Utilities, Hardware
A utilities, CPU & memory
ASP 30 utilities
Restore See: Utilities,
H File utilities, Backup/
Handicapped See: restore
Utilities, Special needs retail software 30
M S
MCGA utilities See: Soft fonts See: Utilities,
Utilities, Hardware Printer utilities
utilities, Screen
utilities, EGA/VGA T
specific Trojan horse See:
Memory utilities See: Utilities, Security
Utilities, Hardware programs
utilities, CPU & memory
utilities V
VGA utilities See:
N Utilities, Hardware
NDOS See: Utilities, utilities, Screen
Software tools & add- utilities, EGA/VGA
ins, For JP Software specific
Norton's NDOS See:
Utilities, Software
tools & add-ins, For JP
Software
