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Software of the Month Club September 1996 CD-ROM DOS Master Program Guide - DOS Business - Basic Bookkeeping v2.1 by Otto-Williams, Ltd. Simplicity is the key to this great bookkeeping system for small businesses. Without any accounting experience, you can track income and expenses using single entry bookkeeping as recommended by the IRS. It includes fiscal or calendar year accounting and supports up to 1,000 different expense accounts. Produce your own income, expense, profit and general ledger reports. Business Inventory Organizer v.2.0 by Tomas Martin Organize and group your business inventory and supplies. Unlimited number of entries, sort feature, fast search option, browse and edit options. Records can be displayed on the screen or printed out. This program also has many useful desktop utilities, like calculator, calendar, note pad, compress and print. Capital Gainz 4.1 Investment portfolio Record purchases, sales, dividends and capital gains with this investment portfolio manager. * Maintain up to 999 portfolios * Provides more than a dozen of different reports, covering detail and summary information * Data Consistency Check examines all the data for suspicious values, incorrect dates, duplicate entries and common errors * Password protection (Application by David Lee Cohen, AlleyCat Software, Inc.) Church Membership System 96.05 Membership information tracker Track church membership information with this handy program. Complete with five complete modules - membership, education, organization, stewardship and visitation. * Print mailing labels * Print Rolodex cards (up to 3 by 5 inches) * Generate different reports for family roster, birthdays, anniversaries, new members, church status and more (Application by SonShine Software, Inc.) CTC Sales System 2.3 POS for specialty shops This point-of-sales system is perfect for antique shops, consignment shops, group sales or any specialty shop whose inventory is not replenished. It can handle up to 500 booths. * Unlimited sales records * Process cash, check, charge cards and layaway * End of the day cash drawer balancing * Export to DBF database files (Application by Service On Systems) Easy Word v10 by Easy Software An upgrade to the popular word processor, Easy Word! Its comprehensive features include spell checking, line checking, table creation and macros. Print odd and even pages separately for double-sided printing. The Secure Erase feature protects important and sensitive documents. If you already use Easy Word, you'll appreciate this upgrade. If you don't, take a close look at this word processor. G.O.A.L. Job opportunities An easy-to-use way to search federal civil service employment opportunities for 1996. It contains job listings for all U.S. states and their specific cities. * Browse by job or title * Look up all the jobs by state or city * Includes all the necessary information, including contact info, job descriptions and requirements, and number of jobs open (Application by Peter Nines) Medlin Accounting 1996 Accounting package This accounting package includes several programs for small businesses. Choose from general ledger, accounts receivable, payroll writing, accounts payable and invoice writing. * Import and export data between the five programs * Contains the 1996 federal tax tables * W2 and mail label printing * Backup feature protects your business data (Application by Medlin Accounting Shareware) MotelMAX v2.60 by Ken Mashburn A complete hotel/motel management system! This comprehensive program includes modules for reservation, advance deposit, front desk, accounting, room inventory, point of sale, guest history, audit trail and general ledger. Room charges are assigned automatically according to rate tables you enter. Track travel agent commissions and export data to your favorite word processor, spreadsheet or database program. Print custom reservation and guest letters. It is very easy-to-use and all entries are verified. Other features include one key check-in and check-out, password protection, user access limits and full audit trails for complete verification of all account totals. This version manages up to 50 rooms. Parse-O-Matic 3.80a File conversion Convert file formats (like comma-delimited files to fixed-record length) with this programmable file-parser. Includes 20 predefined filter files for changing all the letters within a file into uppercase or for extracting the date and address from a file * Supports input from ASCII, binary, dBase DBF, fixed-record- length, variable-record-length and EBCDIC * Up to 750 lines of specifications * More than 50 programming commands - basic commands, output, input, filters, flow control and variable modifiers (Application by Pinnacle Software) Personal Schedule v1.02 by William H. Baldwin Keep accurate schedules with this powerful program. Includes a calendar, schedule, a Personal Information Manager (PIM) and a project manager. Manages personal, family, group and project calendar schedules, reminding you when tasks are due and automatically calculating due dates for recurring tasks. Ideal for home or work. Complete with pull-down menus, dialog boxes and mouse control. The QuikPack Collection Business programs Streamline your business system with these four programs. Choose from a spreadsheet, electronic desktop, file viewer and text editor. It also includes a puzzle, calendar, calculator and ASCII table. * Has a range of 65,535 columns and rows for a total of more than 4 billion cells * Spreadsheet features include autocalc, formula, expression support, mathematical functions and screen toggle mode for 25 or 50 lines * Save and retrieve desktop layouts (Application by Kevtronics) Sapphire 4.11 Post your business online Start your own bulletin board system (BBS) with this comprehensive software. Includes all the basic features of any BBS - messages, bulletins, E-mails, file transfers, doors and events. Perfect for small and medium businesses, including consultants, charities and institutions. * Fuzzy logic algorithms automatically handle administrative tasks * Supports XMODEM, YMODEM and ZMODEM transfer protocols * Has a demonstration and a local, no-modem mode to help you learn the program (Application by Pinnacle Software) SRP 2.51 Resume helper Let this thorough program help you create a great resume. It maintains all your important information, including work experience, school, military, reference and objective information. * Supports up to nine records for each category * Save, load and print to Laser/DeskJet, Epson, ASCII or HTML * Determine what information is printed, like marriage status, hobbies or reference names (Application by Steve Mount) Wall $treet-The Bottom Line v6.0 by Dan M. Schell This investment tracking and analysis database is ideal for investors, collectors and stock brokers. Keep permanent records of investments and security transactions for future use and editing. It handles stocks, bonds, collectibles, coins - any profitable items. Evaluate current investments and ear to date performance with current pricing module. It comes with five financial calculators, including Future Value and Loan calculators. Wall $treet also has a graphing feature for profit, loss and fees, and even accomodates "short sells" along with traditional investments. - DOS Children's - A Musical Tutorial 1.2 Play it again . Learn music skills and practice the piano with this comprehensive and entertaining musical tutorial. Practice playing with your right and left hands. You can listen to classical pieces, including Claire de Lune, the Blue Danube Waltz and the William Tell Overture. * Practice chords and piano keys * Includes a metronome for practicing scales * Teaches sight reading * Educational Invader-style game (Application by Ronald Swerdfeger) Baby Keys by Multi Computing Everyone likes playing on the computer. Even the very young! How many times have you heard "Can I play on the computer?" This little program is for the very young. Every time your child presses a key, a tone is played and a figure is drawn in a random color. Charming! Besttest 1.6 This is only a test Parents can create and print tests with this editor. Choose from different test types, including essay, fill-in, true or false, multiple choice and matching. * Spell-checker * Auto-shuffle questions and answers * Change text attributes, like bold, underlined, superscript and subscript * Online help (Application by WiseWare) Grade Book Power v4.23 by Terry L. Jepson Teachers will love this classroom organizer. Arrange your work by creating different classes, adding students with their own ID numbers, determining class numbers and assigning seating arrangements. Individual progress reports include assignment dates, points possible and earned, absences, tardies and more. It allows modifications to the grading scale and weight. Create more than 30 different reports for students, parents and administrators. MathCounts 1+2 1.2 Beginning math First- and second-graders will love this math program. Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, counting, time, fractions and word problems. * Keeps accurate records * Track up to three children * Automatically adjust difficulty levels * Customize with names of friends to keep children interested (Application by Able Art Software) MathCounts 3+4 1.2 Intermediate math This intermediate math program is perfect for third- and fourth- graders. Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, estimation, fractions, decimals, and money and word problems. * Includes beginner's mode * Instructive feedback and remedial words * Change the encouraging words for every correct answer * Multiple skill levels for different categories (Application by Able Art Software) Mice Men 2.2 Say cheese You'll feel like a mouse trapped in a maze in this strategy game. Help your mice get from one end of the playing field to the other by pushing or pulling cheese columns and blocks. * Save and restore your game * Three difficulty levels * Change the default colors * Online help (Application by Soleau Software) My Friends Would Like Your Friends Just between friends Teach children the importance of friendship with this great electronic book. Show how different people can be friends. Perfect for kids 8- years-old and older. * Each page can be turned into a jigsaw puzzle game * Change each page into a coloring book * Vibrant graphics (Application by Robert Alan) Science v1.3 by Jeff Napier Increase your science knowledge with this helpful document. This is a wonderful program full of interesting facts on a range of sciences, from biology to astronomy. For example, did you know your blood is less fluid than your brain, and there may be as many as 100 million bacteria in one teaspoonful of dirt? This is wonderful stuff for both trivia buffs and the simply curious! Sir Addalot's "Mini" Adventure by Landmark Solutions, Inc. Battle dragons as you brush up on your math skills. Defeat Scorch, the tricky dragon by solving addition and subtraction problems. This is an exciting and educational math game for kids 6- to 12-years-old. With colorful graphics and sounds, this will keep your kids entertained and educated. Sons and Daughters 1.1 All in the family Keep track of important information about your children with this handy program. Choose from six record types for each child, including birth information, growth data, medical/dental records, special events, awards and accomplishments. * Accommodate up to five children * Search, edit and print functions (Application by Compusoft International) TS National Flags 1.3 Flags of the world Learn about national flags with these two programs. Flaggame is a Concentration-style game. Test your flag knowledge with multiple choice questions in Flagquiz. * Up to 4 players in Flaggame * Flagquiz displays the correct answers for reviewing * Accurate representation of flags (Application by Timo Salmi) Word Search Puzzle Maker 2.60 Make your own puzzles Create and print word search puzzles for your children with this amazing program. Work with eight word lists, each with 30 words. * Edit existing word lists or add your own * Create your own puzzle shape or choose the traditional box shape * Comes with two existing grid shapes - castle and Christmas tree * Choose which directions the words run: horizontal, vertical or diagonal (Application by Steve Groll) - DOS Desktop Publishing - Dyeworks 1.38 Image conversion Convert images between graphic formats and color depths. It handles gray scale, 256 colors, HiColor, TrueColor 24 and TrueColor 32. * Reads and writes GIF, PCX, TGA, BMP and POV-Ray DKBTrace * Adjust contrast, brightness and gamma * Uses anti-aliasing when scaling pictures * Variety of dithering processes for optimal results (Application by Stefan Reich) FracXtra 6.0 FracTint add-ons This is a huge collection of maps, utilities, predefined parameters, fractals and more for Fractint. Includes hundreds of add-ons. (Utility by Dan Goldwater) Picture Editing Package v1.7 by Trionum, Inc. Design innovative drawings and layouts with this creative program. Import graphic files, create predefined shapes, add and manipulate text, snap to guides for easy alignment and place objects using precise coordinates. It's designed for non-artists who need diagrams, illustrations and high-quality drawings. Create logos, banners, forms, certificates, presentations, slide shows, flow charts, floor plans and more. QuickView Pro 2.0 Do you see what I see? Examine your multimedia files with this DOS viewer. Supports multiple graphics, animations and movie files. * Supports animations and movies in FLC, FLI and all versions of the AVI format (DIB, RLE, Indeo, MS Video1, Ultimotion and Cinepak) * Supports VOC and the different WAV codes, including PCM, Microsoft ADPCM, and Creative Labs ADPCM * Uses DOS-protected mode extender to access all the system's memory * VESA support for SuperVGA graphics up to 1280x1024 resolution (Application by Wolfgang Hesseler) SuperSonic PRO 2.0 Pump up the volume This program resembles a rack-mounted sound system for audio enthusiasts and DJs. It includes a mixer, sample player, sample editor, spectrum analyzer, wave analyzer, disc jockey system, studio clock and more. * CD player module lets you play and even save music CDs * Open and edit WAV sound files * Supports radio tuner hardware (Application by Morton Software Development; Requires a DOS mouse driver and Sound Card) Clip Art Bright Ideas Animal Collection Wild images Walk on the wild side with this collection of color and black-and- white PCX images. Images include an elephant, tiger, puffin, beaver and a pair of bulldogs. (Clip art by Bright Ideas) Bright Ideas Comic Collection Good for a laugh This wonderful collection of nine color and black-and-white images comes from the artists at Bright Ideasr. Images include a mouse, a thermometer, and a rain of cats and dogs. All are in the popular PCX format. For information about how to receive even more original Bright Ideasr clip art, along with fantastic fonts, original backgrounds, 3D models and useful desktop publishing tips and tricks, call Customer Service at (619) 930-7302. (Clip art by Bright Ideas) Cruisin' Cliparts by Karl & Tim Chevalier, CARSoft You're back to the happy American grease days with these cliparts. Included in the collection are 62 images of cars, stars, and nostalgia from the 1950s and early 60s. There are both black-and- white and color cliparts which are perfect for newsletters, posters, and calendars. Priceless People 2 (clipart) by BCM Graphics This is collection number 2 of Priceless People by BCM Graphics. This collection contains 45 fun images of different types of people in different scenes. All images come in the popular PCX format and you are sure to find an image which is just right for that newsletter you are working on. Fonts Agathodaimon by Andrew D. Taylor Unlike many dingbat fonts which display primarily floral arrangements, Agathodaimon boasts an entire upper and lowercase alphabet made from mediaeval chemical symbols (52 bold, simple designs). It's named after a mediaeval alchemist. (TrueType) Alchemist by Jay Pierstorff This font is loosely based on symbols from early chemistry. It has upper and lowercase characters, numerals and punctuation marks. In addition, it contains many original alchemy symbols. It works best at larger point sizes and in programs that support kerning. (TrueType) Angelots Heavenly Angelic cherubs adorn the numbers and letters of this typeface. It adds a very distinctive look. (Font by Match Software; TrueType) Angelus by Scriptorium Font Library Angelus is a contemporary font with smooth, rich contours. Great addition to any font library. (TrueType) Baphomet by Scriptorium Font Library Baphomet gives your documents a futuristic feel. Using this sharp- cornered, space-age font makes them stand out! (TrueType) Benevento by Scriptorium Font Library Benevento takes you back to the time of the Three Musketeers. It's bold, easy-to-use and comes in all sizes. (TrueType) Chromosome TTF by Brian Willson This sans serif all-caps font mimics the type from a 1960's vintage, hand-held label gun. The shareware version comes in two weights, light and heavy. This typeface has could provide a high degree of visual impact when used appropriately. Cincinnatus Spaced out This is a nice monospaced serif font. (Font by Scriptorium Font Library; TrueType) Descant by Scriptorium Font Library Descant features a blockish form resembling calligraphy from the Middle Ages. (TrueType) Iphegenia by Scriptorium Font Library This is a light, friendly script font that's perfect when you want just the right touch. (TrueType) Lyonesse by Scriptorium Font Library If it's a formal affair, this elegant font will meet your needs. The uppercase is full of style. Great for "Black Tie" affairs. (TrueType) Marmyadose 1.0 European calligraphy This serif font is reminiscent of the calligraphy style popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Add the feel of a long forgotten age to your work. (Font by Scriptorium Font Library; TrueType) Marydale TTF by Brian Willson This is an excellent sans serif font reminiscent of Adobe's Tekton. Based on actual handwriting the author calls Marydale, Tekton with a personality. The shareware includes the regular and bold weights each with a full character set. Sanctum Hear ye, hear ye! This typeface, modeled on the lines of old English typefaces, has a distinctly Medieval feel and look. (Font by Scriptorium Font Library; TrueType) Zabdiel by Scriptorium Font Library You might see this font displayed on classic old printing presses. The corners are sharp, with block bodies. (TrueType) - DOS Education - Anna's Language Tutor 2.2 Learn to speak several languages This user-definable language tool is flexible and adaptable. Use it to create lessons for teaching any language. Choose from a variety of methods, including readings, drills, translations, games, verb helpers and a phrase builder. It teaches nouns, verbs, adjectives, common words and their pronunciation. It also includes interesting information on who speaks the language, and their country's geography and history. * Enormous vocabulary lists * Customizable drills and translations options, like time, number of questions and topics covered (definitions or pronunciations) * Supports add-on modules, included on this volume * Drills set up in Concentration-style and multiple-choice questions (Application by Abavagada Software) Anna's Language Tutor Language Add-ons Three language add-ons Use these comprehensive language modules with Anna's Language Tutor 2.2. These collections are geared for students in junior and high school. This three-pack includes: * French * Portuguese * Romanian (Add-on modules by Abavagada Software; Runs with Anna's Language Tutor 2.2, included in this volume) Crossword Challenge 1.2 Challenging puzzle Solve these crossword puzzles on your computer - no need for pencil or paper. Includes four puzzles, each with more than 100 clues. * Hint feature * Save and load your work in progress * Mouse support (Application by Philip Kapusta) The Geometry Aide v1.0 by Paul Rogers Enhance your understanding of the more abstract principles of math with this graphical mathematical geometry plotting system. It's not a tutorial, but a teaching aide for instructing novice to intermediate geometry students. This program provides visual correlations of geometric equations. Human Neuroscience Tutorial 1.05 Think about this Learn about the brain and nervous system with this comprehensive tutorial. Choose from eight lessons, including the neural tube and crest, spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum and more. Geared for college students studying human anatomy. * Includes a separate quiz with more than 300 questions * Hypertext links enable you to display the definition of each vocabulary term * Handy diagrams illustrate the information (Application by John A. Kiernan) Language Lab v2.0 by Skillware Brush up on your English with this excellent tutorial. Instructional areas include word roots, spelling and word usage. Based on multiple choice and single response testing, this program is an excellent tutorial. LearnCHEM 2.0 Chemistry research tool This electronic encyclopedia covers organic substances. It's a learning aid designed for high school and undergraduate level students studying subjects related to chemistry, medicine and physics. * Includes the complete periodic table * Detailed descriptions of each element, including atomic mass, melting/boiling point, electronegativity, density and oxidation states * Shows formulas of different organic compounds with diagrams of their chemical structures * Lists more than 180 organic substances (Application by Frantisek Vancura) Mathomatic 6.3 Algebraic calculator This algebraic calculator solves, simplifies and combines algebraic equations. * A tutorial shows how to use the program's functions * Supports all mathematical operators * Graphs algebraic equations * Performs basic calculus operations (Application by George Gesslein II) MicroScope for the PC v2.0 by Molcol Software A superb introduction to the microscope! Great for children and adults interested in life sciences. It comes with a set of shareware slides, featuring video and still image clips. There's a pictorial guide to optical microscopes and a comprehensive manual. This high-quality program is worth a closer look. Molwt 2.72 Chemistry tool This chemistry tools calculates molecular weight and solution concentration. It includes two utilities - MW for determining molecular weight and Solution for the specified concentration of a substance in a variety of units. Both utilities support interactive and command-line input. * Built-in support for all the symbols of the elements, plus many compounds and solutions * Print solutions and calculations (Application by J. A. Kiernan) Pendulum 3.01 Back and forth . Teach physics with the use of a pendulum. In this interactive simulation of a pendulum, you apply equations to calculate gravity, velocity, time, friction and more. Contains six activities: Experiment which lets you experiment with the properties of a swinging pendulum by changing different values; Problems which puts your skills to the test; and educational games to make it more interesting * Plots position, velocity and acceleration as functions of time * Hint options * Automatically checks your calculations and answers (Application by Peter Thieberger) TS Bits 1.8 Number conversions Perform number-base conversions. TS BITS includes eight utilities for converting decimal to binary to hex. Perfect for computer techs, programmers, engineers and scientists. * Convert between two base examples * Command-line or menu operation (Application by Timo Salmi) Women Of The World Trivia by Software Creations Test yourself on your knowledge of famous women throughout history. Sharpen your trivia skills in this four-player, competition-style game. Determine question difficulty and when you want hints and answers. Write Chinese 1.54 Chinese calligraphy Learn to recognize, write and define basic chinese terms. Complete with both traditional and simplified Chinese calligraphy forms. * Presents 150 of the most frequently used characters * Full graphical interface with built-in character recognition - you don't have to copy each brush stroke perfectly * Mandarin and Cantonese transliterations (Application by Awareness Productions) - DOS Games - Abuse by Crack Dot Com You'll have to fight to survive this adventure game. Battle your way through tunnels and by-ways, avoiding aliens and collecting bonuses. Look out for secret passages and teleporters. Complete with a level editor! Age of Heroes 1.0 Become your own hero Create legendary stories by vanquishing monsters, conquering cities and discovering geographic wonders. The more legends you acquire in this board-style game, the greater honor your character receives. Choose from 22 characters, each with different abilities * Includes six terrains, including plain, desert, forest, mountains, sea and cities * Collect eight different magic items * Simulates natural conditions, like climate, weather and natural disasters (Application by Yggdrisil Software) Apocalypse Cow 1.0 Mooooove over Destroy your opponent's catapult by launching cows at it with this udderly amazing game. Timing, power and aim are critical for accuracy. When cows collide during Catapult Dueling, the game switches to Cow Boxing. No animals were harmed in the making of this program. * Use three different cow types as ammunition * Cows fight with a high punch, low punch and a kick * Choose from four playing arenas: volcano, junkyard, city and chasm (Application by Pinata Fatala) Attila 1.2 World domination Rule the world in this Risk-style strategy game. Start with a small army, establish your defense and plan for attack. As the game progresses, you gain more armies. Game cards strengthen your armies or can be traded for more armies. Occupy every territory and eliminate the other players to conquer the world! * Choose from 16 flags * Game recorder * From 1 to 4 players * Includes a full color map * Learn the program's strategy as you watch it play itself (Application by Lueder Osmers) Bolz! v1.0s by COGnition Development Team and Straffan Production Company Limited You'll have a ball with this fast-paced action game. You are a ball attempting to rescue your friends from Billy Bolz who has stolen all the balls in the world! Work your way through different levels of mazes that feature warps, power-ups, traps, secret rooms, fights and everything else! It also features digital audio in surround sound with more than 25 original songs! NOTE: Requires a 486DX 25Mhz or better processor. Chinese Checkers 2.3 Oriental classic Play this electronic rendition of the classic Chinese checkers. Choose between a dragon, tiger, wind, flower, mantis and peacock. * Up to six players can play, computer and humans * Hint features (Application by ImagiSOFT, Inc.) Circa 7000 - Armies Of Armageddon by Boku Strategy Games Declare war in this strategic battle game! Play against a friend as you both try to win intense battles with your own troops, weapons and vehicles. Take turns moving your armies around a large, detailed field covered with rivers, swamps, forests, buildings, trip wires and land mines. Play in three phases. In the first phase, move your forces into strategic attack patterns. In the second, aim your weapons. In the third phase, fire! A great war game. Crossword Power v7.0 by WISCO Computing Create and print your own crossword puzzles. Printing options include printing the quizzes and answers. Enter your own words or choose from the four word lists provided. It's not only fun, it's educational. Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II v1.1 by Nels Anderson You'll love this second generation of the popular tile solitaire game, Mah Jongg. New features include Super VGA mode which displays 256 colors in 640x480, explosive graphics, digitized sound effects, statistics tracking and tournament play. Supports VGA, SVGA, Sound Blaster and mouse. We've also included Tile Factory v1.1 so you can create your own tiles for Mah Jongg. This tile editor supports Super VGA in 640x480 256 color mode and standard VGA with 16 colors. Ladder Man III 1.1 Light up your life How many programs does it take to unscrew a light bulb? Find out in this amazing logic game. Collect all the light bulbs in each room before exiting. Work with 12 objects, including obstacles and hazardous, and helpful items like teleports and switches * Includes 12 puzzle rooms to solve * Demo room gets you acquainted with the various objects * Solutions for some rooms * Online help (Application by Soleau Software) Pod 1.32 Logical puzzle Clear each level by carefully moving your pod in this logic game. Squares disappear as you move across them. Sounds simple, but this game is quite challenging. Be careful not to get yourself stuck with no where to go. * Demonstration mode shows you the basics * Choose from 20 levels * Adjust your speed by pressing the + key * Press the Alt key and A through T to warp to different levels (Application by SwordSoft) Solitaire Suite 1.12 Card collection A great collection of seven solitaire games. Choose from Calculation, Concentration, Idiot's Delight, Midnight Oil, Monte Carlo, Osmosis and Royal Cotillion. * Easy modes * Automatic dealing * Session statistics * Change the background and border colors * Unlimited undo (Application by Randy Rasa) Tommy's Twisty Board Wild board game Race the computer across a game board in this strategy game. Each square is on a 12 by 12 grid as a plus sign or X. When you land on a plus sign, you can only move up or down. You can only move diagonally when you land on a X. There is more that one way to get across the board, so choose carefully. * Save and restore the game * Two players * Play against the computer or challenge a friend * Hint options (Application by Tommy Toys) Wari 1.4 African adventure Play the ancient African game of Mancala. Capture the game stones on the board to win. Play as four different characters, including a giraffe, lion, zebra and elephant. * Three skill levels * Animated tutorial * LED count display option makes it easy to count the stones * Save and load games * Undo feature (Application by ImagiSOFT, Inc.) Xixit by Optik Software Have fun with this addictive Tetris-style game! Align shapes into columns. The more shapes in each column, the more points you get. This game keeps you coming back for more! Yahtsea v1.0 Dean Software You'll be seeing spots with this Yahtzee-style dice game. Score the highest points by rolling a series of dice combinations, including three of a kind, straights and full houses. Play by yourself, compete against two other computer players or watch the computer challenge itself. -DOS General Interest- Capture It! v2.2 by Henrique Avila Vianna A complete package for the DTP enthusiast. This screen capture utility allows you to overcome the problem of capturing screens from programs that take control of your keyboard. CAP2GIF (by TBH- Softwork) and SCRLD (by Henrique Avila Vianna) are included. CAP2GIF converts the CAP format (from Capture It!) into the GIF format. SCRLD allows you to view your screen shots. Genealogical Information Manger v3.13 by David Blaine Wasden and Brian Clark Madsen Grow your own family tree with this traditional genealogical database manager. Includes an innovative method for grouping family history data into folders, each containing as many as two billion people. It's easy to navigate between people and families in each folder. This program really grows on you. Hands On Remote Access by P. C. Softsmith Hands On allows you to connect two PC-compatible computers to be used simultaneously. Using telephone lines, modems or direct cable, input can be accepted from either keyboard and both displays will appear the same. It includes password management, various kinds of security lockouts, file transfers and easy customization. Its designed to blend into your normal working day and current software. It s there when you need it, but not in the way when you don t need it. Illustrated Medical Herbal Encyclopedia v1.8 by M.K. Long, Longlastings Learn everything about medical herbs with this fascinating program. Get help for different ailments. It lists which herbs help cure every ailment from acne to weight problems. This program comes complete with a dictionary with descriptions and illustrations of each herb. NOTE: For entertainment only. If you are ill, consult your doctor. Software of the Month Club September 1996 CD-ROM Windows Master Program Guide - WINDOWS BUSINESS - Avalaunch 1.0 Open programs easily Launch multiple programs with the click of a button - or close them all at once. Open programs from batch (.bat), PIF (.pif) and Win95 link (.lnk). * Excellent productivity tool * Create multiple program pages (Application by Real Solutions Software, Robert Griffin) Bill Power 1.0 Comprehensive billing system Track business projects, including time and budget with this service-oriented database. Organize income and expenses with its general ledger. It even includes a calendar for appointments, follow ups and reminders. * Print mailing labels * Create form letters * Maintain to-do lists (Application by Integra Computing, R. A. Kelly) Client Tracks 1.0 Know your clients Record and organize vital client information and business events with this integrated software package. Keep track of clients, including contact names and numbers, project information and schedules. You can move easily from one module to another. * Extensive phone book * Maintains project tracking * Prepares calendars * Log book for tracking appointments, reminders and follow ups (Application by Integra Computing, R. A. Kelly) Clock Talk 3.1 What time is it? This amazing utility replaces your Windows Clock. Set the alarm to display messages on your screen. It has many extra features, including: * Time announcements * CD Player * Start and stop programs at set times * Configurable program options * Extend functions by integrating with Avalaunch, include din this volume. (Application by Real Solutions Software, Robert Griffin) FlexED 1.51d Comprehensive HTML editor Is your business on the Internet? Create amazing Web pages with this extensive HTML editor. This system supports many of the standards found in the newest browsers. * Custom HTML Tool Bar * Viewer * Tutorial * Extensive Browser * Image, Frame and Table Wizards (Application by InfoFlex Pty, Ltd.) Jot 1.21 Get organized Stay organized with this free-form personal information manager (PIM). It records extensive notes, categorizes contact information and automatically dials phone numbers. Keep inventories, to-do lists, recipes and meeting notes. * Search feature * Print Preview * 8,000 notes per file * 64,000 characters per note * Time stamp notes (Application by Michael J. Marshall) Feature Program OrdTrack 1.0 Which way did they go? This easy-to-use program keeps track of your customers, vendors, inventory, purchases and sales orders. Maintain the buying and selling of your products. * Tracks inventory * Print customer quotations * Print reports * Update inventory from purchase and sales orders * Inventory analysis (Application by CSA Technology, Russell Cantrell) Teledex 6.9 for Windows Just a phone call away Stay in touch with your clients with this contact information database and dialing system. Ideal for business and personal contacts, sales leads and customer tracking. * Automatic dialing * Two phone numbers per record * Extensive multiple address and comment field * View and print any record with quick look up and browse * Search feature (Application by Data-Labs) Value Trend Indicator 3.44 Ride the stock market bull Determine the value of any stock market income with this personal financial program. Covers company shares, mutual funds, commercial real estate and stock market indices. * Compare Value of Stocks * Help plan for retirement * Graph investments * Database entry for tracking * Indentify trends with the handy tables (Application by William W. Odlum; Requires VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection) - WINDOWS CHILDREN - Coloring Book 2.2 Colorful program Kids can create their own artistic masterpieces with this coloring book. Choose from ten pictures, including a clown and a United States map. * Simple controls * Undo your last 30 colors * Print pictures (Application by Russell Holloway) English Vocabulary Builder 1 Expand your vocabulary Practice your vocabulary and improve your reading with this entertaining game. In this game, several images appear on the screen. A word appears at the bottom of the screen. Select the corresponding picture. * Choose from four categories * Select speed * Intuitive interface (Application by Richard T. Carman) Larry's Master the Mouse Mouse introduction This is an ideal introduction to using the mouse - for children and adults. Learn clicking, double-clicking, dragging and more. * Animated demonstrations * Test your skills * Play games to improve your skills (Application by Lawrence Goetz) Larry's Wacky Tic-Tac-Toe Three in a row Get three pieces in a row with this lively tic-tac-toe game. * Easy-to-use controls. * Play against a friend * Animated Os and Xs * Wacky sound effects (Application by Lawrence Goetz) MatchMe 1.01 Concentration-style game Match tiles in this Concentration-style game. Young children will enjoy the simplicity. Change the difficulty level to challenge older kids. * Choose from eight grid sizes * Determine number of tiles required for a match * Includes beautiful 3D objects * Watch animation after matching tiles (Application by Oh My Goddess!) Spiro Math 1.0 Math with a twist - literally Spirographs flash across your screen when you successfully answer these challenging math problems. A number appears in the center of a square and four other numbers appear in the corners. Use addition and subtraction to make the corner numbers equal the center number. * Practice addition and subtraction * Choose from 299 problems * Create your own spirographs (Application by Ultimate Software) Feature Program Weekly Speller 1.2 How do you spell...? Improve your kid's spelling, vocabulary and English comprehension skills. Customize this program to suit their skill level, like creating spelling lists and flash words. Lessons include: * Word Scramble * Fill in the missing word * Correct misspelled words * Identify letters (Application by Ronald Swerdfeger) What's the Word 1.0 On your mark. Get set. Go! Challenge the computer in this language race. Choose two words to complete a sentence. If you choose correctly, you move along the track. If you are incorrect, you fall back. * Improves English comprehension, spelling and word recognition * Choose the game speed (Application by Master Developer, Inc.) - WINDOWS DESKTOP PUBLISHING - Clip Watcher 2.4 Clipboard enhancement Expand your Windows Clipboard with this handy utility. The standard Clipboard handles only one item at a time, limiting your work. This enhancement handles up to 18 separate clips. With the multi-window view, you always know what is in each of the 18 clip storage areas. * Allows clip editing * Print all or some of the 18 clip storage areas * Built-in calculator (Application by Blind Mellon Software) Feature Program DeltaCad 2.2 Hard hat area Design your next office complex with this comprehensive Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) package. This powerful and easy-to-learn program gives you multiple design options. You can create everything from business cards and letters to small office spaces and large business complexes. * Supports up to 256 layers * Imports and exports DXF files * Context sensitive help * Draw lines, circles, ellipses, arcs and splines * Object snapping * Supports metric or English (Application by Midnight Software, Inc.) FlexED 1.51d Comprehensive HTML editor Create amazing Web pages with this extensive HTML editor. This system supports many of the standards found in the newest browsers. * Custom HTML Tool Bar * Viewer * Tutorial * Extensive Browser * Image, Frame and Table Wizards (Application by InfoFlex Pty, Ltd.) The Graphics Factory 1.0 Graphics system Create and explore patterns and graphics with this wonderful program. Exploit the power of mathematics to create your own textures, backgrounds and images. * Loads modules to create images * Design and modify modules to create images * Use powerful algorithms to explore fractals * Extensive functions configured through menus (Application by Kamyan Software) The Graphics Workshop The Graphics Factory module This is a fascinating workshop for the Graphics Factory, included in this volume. This workshop describes how to create seamless backgrounds. (Modules by Kamyan Software) Morpher for Windows Create animated morphs This wonderful tool will quickly prove its worth in your electronic publications. Simply choose two images, select a series of elements and nodes, then let the program morph the two together. * Create QuickTime movies of your morphs * Choose compression algorithms * Customize frame rates * Create AVIs, BMPs and BMP movies (Application by Masakazu Fujimiya; Requires Video for Windows 1.1) Clip Art Bright Ideas Animal Collection Wild images Walk on the wild side with this collection of color and black-and- white PCX images. Images include an elephant, tiger, puffin, beaver and a pair of bulldogs. (Clip art by Bright Ideas) Bright Ideas Comic Collection Good for a laugh This wonderful collection of nine color and black-and-white images comes from the artists at Bright Ideas. Images include a mouse, a thermometer, and a rain of cats and dogs. All are in the popular PCX format. For information about how to receive even more original Bright Ideas clip art, along with fantastic fonts, original backgrounds, 3D models and useful desktop publishing tips and tricks, call Customer Service at (619) 930-7302. (Clip art by Bright Ideas) Fonts Angelots Heavenly Angelic cherubs adorn the numbers and letters of this typeface. It adds a very distinctive look. (Font by Match Software; TrueType) Cincinnatus Spaced out This is a nice monospaced serif font. (Font by Scriptorium Font Library; TrueType) Marmyadose 1.0 European calligraphy This serif font is reminiscent of the calligraphy style popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Add the feel of a long forgotten age to your work. (Font by Scriptorium Font Library; TrueType) Sanctum Hear ye, hear ye! This typeface, modeled on the lines of old English typefaces, has a distinctly Medieval feel and look. (Font by Scriptorium Font Library; TrueType) - WINDOWS EDUCATION - A Musical Tutorial 1.5 Play it again . Learn music skills and practice the piano with this wonderful tool. This musical tutorial is comprehensive and entertaining. Practice playing with your right and left hands. You can listen to classical pieces, including Claire de Lune, the Blue Danube Waltz and the William Tell Overture. * Practice chords and piano keys * Includes a metronome for practicing scales * Learn sight reading * Classical collection in MIDI format (Application by Ronald Swerdfeger) Cryptosolve 1.2 Solve cryptograms This program helps you solve cryptograms, phrases that are encrypted with scrambled letters. It attempts to find the encryption pattern based on a set of rules. Create your own cryptograms and see if Cryptosolve can solve them. * Expert system * Provides hints * Attempts to automatically solve cryptograms (Application by James A. Parsly) Feature Program CyberSky 1.0d You'll see stars Transform your computer into a planetarium and learn about astronomy. Explore the sky of the past, present and future. This comprehensive program's most powerful feature is its ability to animate the display, so you can see changes in the sky over time. Many of the basic and interesting astronomical phenomena can be observed within minutes. * View the positions of the sun, moon and planets * Review info on more than 5,000 stars * View constellation lines for 88 constellations * Display reference lines, like the celestial and galactic equators * View the sky from 4,000 BC to 4,000 AD * Learn astronomical terms from the glossary (Application by Midnight Software, Inc.) Jot 1.21 Get organized Keep track of important observation and notes with this excellent journal program. This is the ideal add-on for Winks statistical program, included in this volume. * Search and replace feature * Print preview * 8,000 notes per file * 64,000 characters per note * Time stamp notes (Application by Michael J. Marshall) Lost Words 1.0 Hidden words Find words hidden in a playing grid with this challenging game. Change the difficulty level by changing the size and shape of the grid, randomly changing the location of hidden words, and setting time limits to solve the puzzles. * Hint feature * Print puzzles and answers * Definitions * Add words and hints (Application by Ssorg Software) Molecular Weight Calculator Chemistry system Calculate the molecular weight and percent composition of up to seven compounds simultaneously. It recognizes user-definable abbreviations and all isotopes. * Percent Solver - find the value of x in compounds satisfy user specified percent composition requirements * Mole/mass converter (Application by Matthew Monroe; For Windows 3.1) SmartTracker Books 3.0 Book worm's delight Organize your books and periodicals with this cataloging database. Create your own easy-to-track references. * Sort information by any database field * Maintain multiple databases * Import and export dBase and ASCII * Search features * Keep track of who you've loaned books to (Application by Insight Software Solutions) Spiro Math 1.0 Math with a twist - literally Spirographs flash across your screen when you successfully answer these challenging math problems. A number appears in the center of a square and four other numbers appear in the corners. Use addition and subtraction to make the corner numbers equal the center number. * Practice addition and subtraction * Choose from 299 problems * Create your own spirographs (Application by Ultimate Software) Winks 4.1c Analysis package This is an excellent and comprehensive data analysis package. Use it to chart and interpret data for trend analysis. Take advantage of the external journal option using Jot, included in this volume. * Import Lotus 123, dBase or ASCII files * Export to dBase * Keep track of your notes using the external journal button * Multiple data editing capabilities * Produce histograms, X-Y scatter plots and correlation matrices * Backup data option * Includes two tutorials * Extensive database functions (Application by TexaSoft) - WINDOWS GAMES - Battlestar for Windows 1.4 You sank my battleship! This Battleship-style game blasts off into a sci-fi adventure. Find the alien fleet hidden in a three-dimensional grid, instead of the traditional two. * Choose three difficulty levels * Monitor your progress with the scanner log * Multiple undos * Change scanning axis * Keyboard shortcuts (Application by Gregory Braun) Feature Program Boxes III Tetris-style game Eliminate colored crates by maneuvering and dropping boxes on them. Watch out for falling stones! It's not as easy as it looks. A fun, challenging and addictive puzzle game. * Eight difficulty levels * Amazing sound effects * Customize bonus features, like bombs and ghosts * Set game speed (Application by DynoTech Software; Requires 256-colors) Cryptosolve 1.2 Solve cryptograms This program helps you solve cryptograms, phrases that are encrypted with scrambled letters. It attempts to find the encryption pattern based on a set of rules. Create your own cryptograms and see if Cryptosolve can solve them. * Expert system * Provides hints * Attempts to automatically solve cryptograms (Application by James A. Parsly) Dominoes for Windows 2.3 You'll be seeing spots Challenge the computer to the classic game of dominoes. Great for the experienced and beginning players. * Choose skill level of opponent - novice, intermediate and expert * Show your opponent's hand * Track of game statistics * Seek advice on which domino to play * Choose speed of play (Application by Windswept Software; Requires VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection) Exile: Escape from the Pit 1.12 Amazing adventure Explore the treacherous Pit, a place for exiles. You determine your quest. Do you escape? Do you try to overthrow the kingdom? Do you accept new missions? It's up to you! * Create your own players and choose their skills * Huge world to explore * Multiple missions * Several ways to win the game (Application by Jeff Vogel) Filler 2.01 Challenging strategy game You'll need careful thinking to win this strategy game. On a game board of small hexagons, capture as many cells as possible by changing their colors. Be the first player to reach 688 cells. * Play against the computer or challenge a friend * Choose the skill level of the computer * Choose starting location (Application by Alexander Vikulin) NCRisk 3.0a Global domination Rule the world in this Risk-style strategy game. Start with a small army, establish your defense and plan for attack. As the game progresses, you gain more armies. Occupy every territory and eliminate the other players to conquer the world! * Up to six players * One die or two * Track game statistics * Choose your army colors (Application by Neil Clasen) Oracle of Runes 1.0 Puzzled? Make your way to the Oracle temple in this puzzle game. Move and stack blocks to create a path to the next level. * Ten puzzles * Increasing complexity * Solutions provided for first three puzzles * Keep track of solved puzzles (Application by Soleau Software) Poker Dice 2.0 Shake, rattle and roll Replace a deck of cards with five die in this Poker-style game. Choose from Poker or standard dice. * Select your own WAV files for sound effects * Set the number of rolls per deal * Let the computer suggest which is the best hand * Play against the computer (Application by Windswept Software; Requires VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection) - WINDOWS LATEST & GREATEST - A Musical Tutorial 1.5 Play it again . Learn music skills and practice the piano with this wonderful tool. The musical tutorial is comprehensive and entertaining. Practice playing with your right and left hands. You can listen to classical pieces, including Claire de Lune, the Blue Danube Waltz and the William Tell Overture. * Practice chords and piano keys * Includes a metronome for practicing scales * Learn sight reading * Classical collection in MIDI format (Application by Ronald Swerdfeger) Avalaunch 1.0 Open programs easily Launch multiple programs with the click of a button - or close them all at once. Open programs from batch (.bat), PIF (.pif) and Win95 link (.lnk). * Excellent productivity tool * Create multiple program pages (Application by Real Solutions Software, Robert Griffin) Boxes III Tetris-style game Eliminate colored crates by maneuvering and dropping boxes on them. Watch out for falling stones! It's not as easy as it looks. A fun, challenging and addictive puzzle game. * Eight difficulty levels * Amazing sound effects * Customize bonus features, like bombs and ghosts * Set game speed (Application by DynoTech Software; Requires 256-color) Clock Talk 3.1 What time is it? This amazing utility replaces the Windows clock, and even announces the time. Set the alarm to display messages on your screen. Use Clock Talk with Avalaunch, included in this volume. Simply set a time and Clock Talk launches any programs setup in Avalaunch. It has many extra features, including: * CD Player * Start and stop programs at set times * Configurable program options (Application by Real Solutions Software, Robert Griffin) CyberSky 1.0d You'll see stars Transform your computer into a planetarium and learn about astronomy. Explore the sky of the past, present and future. This comprehensive program's most powerful feature is its ability to animate the display, so you can see changes in the sky over time. Many of the basic and interesting astronomical phenomena can be observed within minutes. * View the positions of the sun, moon and planets * Review info on more than 5,000 stars * View constellation lines for 88 constellations * Display reference lines, like the celestial and galactic equators * View the sky from 4,000 BC to 4,000 AD * Learn astronomical terms from the glossary (Application by Midnight Software, Inc.) DeltaCad 2.2 Computer aided drafting Design your own building with this comprehensive computer aided drafting (CAD) package. This powerful and easy-to-learn program gives you multiple design options. You can design everything from business cards and letters to small office spaces and large business complexes. * Supports up to 256 layers * Imports and exports DXF files * Context sensitive help * Draw lines, circles, ellipses, arcs and splines * Object snapping * Supports metric or English (Application by Midnight Software, Inc.) Feature Program FlexED 1.51d Comprehensive HTML editor Create amazing Web pages with this extensive HTML editor. This system supports many of the standards found in the newest browsers. * Custom HTML Tool Bar * Viewer * Tutorial * Extensive Browser * Image, Frame and Table Wizards (Application by InfoFlex Pty, Ltd.) Lost Words 1.0 Hidden words Find hidden words in a playing grid in this challenging game. Change the difficulty level by changing the size and shape of the grid, randomly changing the location of the hidden words, or setting a time limit to solve the puzzles. * Hint feature * Print puzzles and answers * Definitions * Add words and hints (Application by Ssorg Software) Value Trend Indicator 3.44 Ride the stock market bull Determine the value of any Stock Market income with this personal financial program. Covers company shares, mutual funds, commercial real estate and any stock market indices. * Compare value of stocks * Help plan for retirement * Graph investments * Database entry for tracking * Identify trend with tables (Application by William W. Odlum; Requires VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection) Weekly Speller 1.2 How do you spell...? Improve your kid's spelling, vocabulary and English comprehension skills. Customize this program to suit their skill level, like creating spelling lists and flash words. Lessons include: * Word Scramble * Fill in the missing word * Correcting misspelled words * Identifying letters (Application by Ronald Swerdfeger) WINDOWS SOFTWARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE September 1996 -Windows Business- Basic Bookkeeping v4.0W by Otto-Williams Ltd. Track your income, expenses, profit and losses with this "single entry" accounting system. Tax preparation is simplified with reports that detail and summarize income and expenses. It handles up to 1,000 different expense types and supports both calendar and fiscal year accounting. Lease Consultant v1.0 by Steven Hodorov Getting a new vehicle just became easier. This program helps you figure leases for cars or trucks. It calculates the monthly lease payment based either on the MSRP, residual or lease term using the same financial formulas used by dealers -- in simple, non-technical terms. The online help contains definitions of Capital Cost Reduction, Money Factor and more. This program is favored by professional salespeople. Mr. Wimple by CompuSoft Technologies Keep tabs on all your office supply inventory information. This program tracks item and part numbers, warranties, model and serial numbers, purchase price, descriptions, vendors, locations, quantities, inventory categories, supply expiration dates and more. The built-in vendor tracking system maintains vendor names, addresses, phone and FAX numbers, contacts, account numbers, department/billing codes and remarks. NOTE: Requires VBRUN300.DLL (included in your Utility Collection). Power Planner by Sphygmic Software Ltd. You'll enjoy the many benefits in this project management package. Includes an Access database, SQL report writer, Resource Leveling, and Cost and Earned Value Calculations. Create your own schedule with Calendar in just minutes, complete with hours, days, weeks and an unlimited number of work patterns per calendar. Preselect Gantt Charts (bar chart), 32,000 activities per project, Import/Export MS Project (MPX) and interchangable options within a single plan. Word Express v2.0 by MicroVision Development, Inc. This award-winning program packs the punch of professional word processors, but without beating up your hard drive. This program integrates word processing with desktop publishing! It adds true page layout capabilities. Work with more than 20 text-editing features, including scalable fonts, paragraph and character styles, columns, headers and footers, search and replace, spell check, thesaurus and context sensitive help. Add shades, borders and colors. Mix pictures, tables and text. Create your own flyers, newsletters, calendars and business cards. -Windows Children's- The Grades Program by Mike Silvernail An educational program with a high grade point average! Take advantage of the grading and reporting tools used by today's classroom teachers. This application allows you to create class rosters, grade homework assignments and award extra credit. It even generates progress reports for the class or individuals. Maxit v1.01C by Guido Klemans This program really adds up! Challenge your skill and luck with this mathematical program. Count numbers in several columns, selecting the positive numbers. Gather as many points as you can while competing against the computer. Teach Your Children v2.0 by Q&D Software Development A great math and reading tutor for kids. Provides fun audio and visual reinforcement, but doesn't require a sound card! They'll brush up on addition, subtraction, multiplication, spelling and reading. Track quiz results to determine strengths and problem areas. -Windows Desktop Publishing- Financial Freedom Designer Envelopes v2.1b by M & R Technologies Create your own envelope and letterhead stationery with this powerful design tool. Select from the many sample layouts. Choose layouts that look like they were designed in expensive print shops! This is an excellent program for home and business. CLIP ART Cruisin' Clip Art by Karl & Tim Chevalier, CARSoft You're back to the happy American grease days with these cliparts. Included in the collection are 62 images of cars, stars, and nostalgia from the 1950s and early 60s. There are both black-and-white and color cliparts which are perfect for newsletters, posters, and calendars. Priceless People (clipart) by BCM Graphics This is collection number 2 of Priceless People by BCM Graphics. This collection contains 45 fun images of different types of people in different scenes. All images come in the popular PCX format and you are sure to find an image which is just right for that newsletter you are working on. Fonts Alchemist by Jay Pierstorff This font is loosely based on symbols from early chemistry. It has upper and lowercase characters, numerals and punctuation marks. In addition, it contains many original alchemy symbols. It works best at larger point sizes and in programs that support kerning. (TrueType) Angelus by Scriptorium Font Library Angelus is a contemporary font with smooth, rich contours. Great addition to any font library. (TrueType) Baphomet by Scriptorium Font Library Baphomet gives your documents a futuristic feel. Using this sharp- cornered, space-age font makes them stand out! (TrueType) Benevento by Scriptorium Font Library Benevento takes you back to the time of the Three Musketeers. It's bold, easy-to-use and comes in all sizes. (TrueType) Descant by Scriptorium Font Library Descant features a blockish form resembling calligraphy from the Middle Ages. (TrueType) Iphegenia by Scriptorium Font Library This is a light, friendly script font that's perfect when you want just the right touch. (TrueType) -Windows Education- WinProof v3.2 by Intellect Systems This is the Windows grammar and spelling checker that you've been waiting for. WinProof detects real grammar errors like dropped words, extra words, words that have been misspelled into another word, subject/verb agreement, misused articles and more! Automatically corrects errors and rewrites sentences. Create and save your own custom grammar styles. -Windows Games- Boxes v5.1 by DynoTech Software Fun, challenging and addictive puzzle game for Windows (optimized for Windows 95). Eliminate colored crates by maneuvering and dropping boxes on them - but watch out for falling stones. It's not as easy as it looks! Includes five levels of mind-bending fun. This addictive new twist on the classic Tetris keeps you coming back for more with its awesome graphics, sound effects, music and game play. Features joystick support. Boxes II The next in a series of three. Eliminate colored crates by maneuvering and dropping boxes on them - but watch out for falling stones. It's not as easy as it looks! This addictive new twist on the classic Tetris keeps you coming back for more with its awesome graphics, sound effects, music and game play. Features joystick support. Crpytographer v1.0 by Forget-Me-Not Shareware, Inc. Can you solve these word puzzles? Decode a series of letters to reveal a hidden quotation. You don't have much time to think since each game is timed. The game also informs you where your score places in the population percentage. NOTE: Requires VBRUN200.DLL (included in your Utility Collection). Daniel's Checker Challenge v2.2 John Godshall Sharpen your skills with this game of checkers. Checker Challenge pits you against the computer in this classic board game. Features include undo, restart and auto play, which automatically moves your pieces. Change the computer's difficulty level to give yourself an edge - or a challenge! NOTE: Please use small fonts when playing this game. Proliferation v1.0 by Silicon Commander Games Will you be the next world leader? Stop warring factions by establishing a single nation in this futuristic global strategy game. During this dangerous period, the separated Soviet Union states arm themselves with nuclear weapons and Iraq conquers most of the Middle East. Play on a world map with each player assuming the role of major powers vying for dominance. Build up your forces, feed the population and conquer territories to win the game. -Windows Special Interest- The Birthday Chronicle v3.9e by Ken Kirkpatrick The perfect birthday gift! This unique program prints out a mock front page of a newspaper dated on any birthday you choose. Your name, birthday, graphics, stories, news reports this one has it all. The Birthday Chronicle is the new Day You Were Born software program. Every date back to Jan. 01, 1900. Phone Line Sharing v1.0 by Ken Webster Switch your phone line from FAX to answering machine easily even if you re not there. You can implement a software phone line switch remotely start software which answers your phone when you need it. Phone Line Sharing solves problems by switching on your communications software when you need it, then turning it back off after a specified period of time. WebPen by Informatik, Inc. You'll hang ten when you surf the net with your own World Wide Web page! Create your own WWW home page with this awesome authoring tool. The program supports HTML v2.0 standards, most Netscape extensions incorporated into HTML v3.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer extensions. This allows for maximum compatibility and accessibility, making your home page attractive and functional. The program comes with GIF images, extensive online help and a tutorial. - WINDOWS UTILITY COLLECTION - DISKERS by Fineware Systems and Al Meadows An easy and user friendly way to create copies of diskettes or for copying files to and from diskettes. This is accomplished by first creating an image file of the diskette on your local hard disk. Once these images are created, you may use Diskers to re-create the original diskettes. Note: Diskers does not support the new Microsoft DMF format at this time. FONTSPEC PRO v7.1 by UniTech Manage your fonts with this advanced organizer. Preview fonts before you install them or view and print samples of your installed fonts. A great feature is the program's ability to organize fonts into groups. Create Font Groups for specific projects or different applications and install those groups when needed. Mix and match different groups of fonts as needed. PAGEPLUS INTRO by Serif Inc. Create spectacular publications limited only by your imagination. PagePlus builds on the classic desktop publishing principle: the direct manipulation of many objects on the page. This program enables you to break your text into many blocks for greater flexibility. It's particularly versatile, providing both free and frame text. Provides extensive typographic adjustment for fine-tuning text appearance. Letter and word spacing, variable line spacing (leading), kerning, variable slant (artificial italic), patterns, colors and rotation are all available. This DTP program lets you draw frames and link them together to control text flow. It's exceptionally flexible and allows you to use the mouse to visually adjust margins, and lay out multiple columns of varying widths and depths in any frame. This elaborate DTP program is perfect for the holiday season. PAINT SHOP PRO by Jasc, Inc. This is the ultimate image editor. Its array of options include filtering, masking and color depth altering. Supports more than 30 file formats! VISUAL BASIC RUN-TIMES by Microsoft "Club" members occasionally receive fantastic Microsoft Windows applications written in Visual Basic. This set of .DLL files insure that these insure that these exciting new applications run properly. Includes Visual Basic's VBRUN100/200/300.DLL files.