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=====Windows Programs, Section 2
-----Education
Drill-Team 1.0 [DRILLTM] (Steve Leonard, reg. fee: $15) helps children
learn their multiplication tables through repetition and rewards. After the
child completes 21 lessons, you must deliver some sort of prize. Each
lesson consists of 50 progressively difficult problems. A certificate can
be printed after successful completion of all lessons. Requires BWCC.DLL.
<DRILL_T.PCX>
Flash!! 1.0 [FLASH1] (Baby Stuff!! Software, reg. fee: $10) is an addition,
subtraction, and multiplication flashcard system for Windows.
Finger Spelling for Windows 1.0 [FSWIN] (Alan L. Millet, reg. fee: $15)
allows you to learn and practice Fingerspelling as used in American Sign
Language. Interactive screens let you click on a letter or number to see
its associated sign. There is a flash card mode with adjustable speed and a
matching exercise. You can also create a list of commonly spelled words and
have the program spell back to you in sign language. Requires WIN31 and
VGA. <FINGER.PCX>
Hang Man 1.0 [HMAN10] (CanalRun, Inc., reg. fee: $5) is a game of Hangman
for Windows 3.1. There are three levels of play and a database of words and
phrases is included.
Learn to Sign for Windows 1.1W [LSIGNW1, LSIGNW2] (Adsoft Corporation, reg.
fee: $23) is an excellent tutorial program that teaches the American Sign
Language. It supports left and right handed finger-spelling, includes a
dictionary of signs for 120 common words, and has a built in quiz to test
your knowledge. The program can also translate standard text files up to
32,000 characters in length into finger spelling. (A DOS version of this
program is available from PsL.)
WinGrade 1.10 [WG] (Terry Van Camp, reg. fee: $25) is a gradebook program
for teachers. Features include options for weighted categories, weighting
of individual tasks, and setting of a minimum percent score to be used in
calculating final grades. All calculations are automatic and always up-to-date.
---Updates: Education
(WI-03) Gradebook for Windows 3.02 [GB302] (Russell Stevens, ASP; reg. fee:
$34) is a flexible grade management program for Windows. Requires VBRUN200.
(WI-03) HangWin 1.7 [HANGWIN] (Temprano Software, ASP; reg. fee: $15) is
the traditional hangman word game for Windows 3.1.
(WI-03) MathBook+ 1.2 [MATHBK1, MATHBK2] (Conrad Button's Software, reg.
fee: $18) is a combination math/science/engineering package for Windows
3.1. NEW: the integral Calculus module now recognizes 90 math functions,
and the US/Metric conversion module has been expanded to include units of
power, work, and speed. Requires VBRUN200.
(WI-03) NuMorse 1.20 [NUMORSE] (Tony Lacy, reg. fee: $20) helps you learn
Morse Code. Requires WIN31.
(WI-03) Sunshine 4.02 [UIE402] (Langin Software, ASP; reg. fee: $34) is a
beginner's tutorial for Windows.
-----Small Games
The Towers from HANOI [HANOI] (Mohamed Agamia, reg. fee: $10) is a
puzzle/strategy game for Windows.
Jeu d'Henri (Henry's Game) 1.0 [HENRY] (Jaemon Franko, reg. fee: $0) is an
interesting strategy game for Windows. The players take turns alternately
remove at least one penny from only one row on the playing board. The
player who grabs the last penny loses.
Win Simon 4.0 [SIMON4] (G. L. Liadis Software, Inc., reg. fee: $7) is a
game of memory and skill. You must click the images matching the sequence
of notes and images with those played by the program.
Taz 0.5 [TAZ] (Star Graphics Corp, reg. fee: $33) is a Windows game of
falling triangles where you try to form shapes of the same color. This is a
three-level demo.
Cribbage for Windows 3.02c [WINCRIB] (Proudtech Limited, reg. fee: $10-15
Pounds Sterling) lets you play a game of Cribbage against the computer.
There are two skill levels, and a variety of configuration options.
WinMatch 4.0 [WMATCH] (G. L. Liadis & Associates, reg. fee: $7) is an
interesting card game for WIN31. The object is to arrange the cards on the
grid so that all the Kings are on the top row, all the Queens on the
second, and all the Jacks on the third. All other cards can be removed in
pairs. Requires VBRUN300. <W_MATCH.PCX>
---Updates: Small Games
(WI-04) Progslot 2.2 [PROGSLOT] (Patrick Shepherd, reg. fee: $15) is a
three reel progressive slot machine program for Windows. NEW: enhanced
graphics, sound support, on-line help, and more user controls.
(WI-04) Space Exploration - Mission Alpha 1.03 [SPEXP103] (Jeffrey R.
Marken, reg. fee: $15) is an excellent Windows adaptation of the classic
arcade game Lunar Lander. NEW: customizable skill levels.
(WI-04) WinGo! 1.3 [WINGO13] (Bob Dolan, reg. fee: $10-15) is a fun and
challenging game of Bingo for Windows. NEW: an option to bypass the opening
screen.
-----Large Games
Canasta for Windows 1.0 [CANASTA] (Mark-Jan Harte, reg. fee: $20) lets you
play Canasta against the computer. The included help file provides an
introduction to this classic card game, as well as detailed rules. <CANAS.PCX>
Jigsaw 2 for Windows [JIG2_WIN] (Walter A. Kuhn, reg. fee: $9) is an
excellent jigsaw puzzle simulation for Windows 3.1. Puzzles are solved by
dragging and dropping pieces with a mouse. Pieces will automatically snap
together when properly arranged. The program can also find all the edge
pieces and sort pieces by color. Puzzles can be saved in progress for
completion at a later time. 15 colorful puzzles are included. Requires a
286+ and VGA. <JIG_2.PCX>
Pendulous 1.2 [PEND12] (Kamyan Software, reg. fee: $20) is an interesting
strategy wargame for Windows 3.1. Up to four players (human or computer)
can compete. A Russian Front scenario is included, and a built-in scenario
editor is provided. The game play allows for a wide variety of strategies,
and each game lasts from 15 to 30 minutes.
Pot 'o' Gold [POTOGOLD] (NightHawk Software, reg. fee: $25) is a multimedia
Vegas-style slot machine simulation. It combines digital sound effects with
colorful animation. You simply click on your coin bucket with the mouse to
place your bet, then click on the lever to start the action. If you run out
of money, there is an option to beg the casino manager for credit.
---Updates: Large Games
(WI-4a) Confound [CFD132] (Pete Koziar, reg. fee: $15) is an excellent
board/stragtegy game for Windows.
(WI-4a) CardShark Hearts 4.10 [CSHEARTS] (Nelson Ford, ASP; reg. fee: $25)
is a strong, multi-featured game of Hearts for Windows. NEW: new sound
driver for people who could not play sounds; play 2-4 people over network.
(WI-4a) Medieval War 1.1 [MEDWAR11] (Burnham Park Software, Inc., reg. fee:
$30) is a war game set in medieval times.
(WI-4a) WinJack 3.0h [WJ_30H] (Opaque Software, reg. fee: $12) is a game of
Blackjack for Windows. NEW: support for 256-color displays, animation,
sound effects, card counting, statistics, and more.
-----Graphics, Icons, Fonts, Wallpaper
Ant Farm for Windows [ANTS] (reg. fee: $?) sends several ants scrurrying
across your desktop.
Avenger icons 1.0 [AVENGER] (Lou, reg. fee: $0) is a set of seven icons
representing characters of Marvel comics. They include Black Knight, Wonder
man, Crystal, U.S Agent, Captain America, Vision and Iron man.
ChineseWare 1.1 [CHINWAR1, CHINWAR2, CHINWAR3, CHINWAR4] (Daytron Inc.,
reg. fee: $50) adds Chinese character processing capability to Windows 3.1.
It allows all Windows applications to display and print Chinese characters,
supporting the popular Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie and other input methods. It
also supports the Cantonsee Pinyin method for people who speak the Hong
Kong dialect. Requires 4MB RAM and a hard disk.
Cloud.BMP [CLOUD] (reg. fee: $0) is a colorful graphic file of clouds.
Cow.BMP [COW] (reg. fee: $0) is a cartoon-style graphic of a cow.
Da_Bul.ico [DA_BUL] (reg. fee: $0) is a Windows icon of the Chicago Bulls logo.
Einstein 1.0 [EINSTEIN] (D.A. McIntosh, reg. fee: $0) is a 16 color BMP of
the famous relativity theorist.
FBMP [FBMP] (Floyd Kelly, reg. fee: $0) contains a small collection of
bitmaps to be used as tiled Wallpaper.
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