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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 4
Part 1: Shareware Products
Chapter 2: Utilities 7
2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.2 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.2 File archivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.3 File sorting & conversion . . . . . . . 9
2.2.4 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.1 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.1.1 HP DeskJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.1.2 HP LaserJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4.1 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.1 Multi-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.2 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.3 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.4 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 15
2.6 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 16
2.6.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.6.2 Work environment managers . . . . . . . 16
2.7 Special needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.8 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.8.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 16
2.8.2 For Sidekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.8.3 For PKWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.8.3.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP . . . . . . . . . 17
2.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3: Writing applications 18
3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Style checkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Document boilerplates . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5.1 Business specific . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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3.6 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . . 21
3.7 Writing utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.8 Software tools & macros . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.8.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 24
3.8.2 For WordPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 27
4.1 Boilerplates/templates . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 5: Database applications 28
5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . . 28
5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4 Freeform/text database managers . . . . . . . 30
5.5 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+ . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.6.4 For Clipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 6: Data 34
6.1 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.2 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.3 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.4 Census data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 7: Communications 36
7.1 General purpose modem communications . . . . 36
7.2 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.2.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.2.2 For GEnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.3 For Prodigy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.3 Bulletin board software . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.4 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . . 40
7.4.1 Phone bill analyzers . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.5 File transfer protocols . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.6 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.6.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 40
7.6.2 For Procomm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.6.2.1 Procomm Plus specific . . . . . . . 40
7.6.3 For Qmodem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.6.4 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 8: Business 42
8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.1.1 Billing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.1.2 Purchase order systems . . . . . . . . . 42
8.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.3 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.3.1 Project bidding & costing . . . . . . . 44
8.3.1.1 Decision analysis tools . . . . . . 44
8.4 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8.4.1 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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8.4.2 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.4.3 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.5 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.5.1 Forms processing . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.6 Sales aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.7 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.8 Work-at-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.9 Training aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.9.1 Lecturing programs . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.10 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.11 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 9: Finances 56
9.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.2.1 Finances & budgets . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.2.2 Checkbook managers . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.3 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.4 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.5.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 10: Programming 60
10.1 CASE tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10.2 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10.2.1 Assembler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10.2.2 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10.3 `Make' utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10.4 Software installation aids . . . . . . . . . 61
10.5 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.6 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.6.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 62
10.6.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 11: Education 63
11.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.2 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.3 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.4 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.5 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.6 Library/bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11.7 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11.8 Foreign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11.9 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.10 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.11 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.12 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 12: Graphics 69
12.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.2 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.2.1 Graphics diversions . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.3 Presentation graphics . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.4 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 69
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12.5 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . . 69
12.5.1 GIF images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.5.2 PCX images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.5.3 WPG images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.6 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.7 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 13: Home & hobby 72
13.1 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
13.2 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . . 74
13.3 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
13.3.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . . 78
13.3.2 Exercise/fitness . . . . . . . . . . . 79
13.4 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
13.5 Movies & video tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.6 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.7 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.8 Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.9 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13.9.1 Baseball/softball . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13.10 Reading (and writing, too) . . . . . . . . 82
Chapter 14: Religion & philosophy 83
14.1 The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
14.1.1 Bible programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
14.2 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
14.3 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
14.3.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Chapter 15: Games 86
15.1 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
15.2 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
15.3 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
15.4 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
15.5 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
15.5.1 Crossword puzzles . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Chapter 16: About shareware 90
16.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals . . . . . . . 90
Chapter 17: Other 95
17.1 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
17.1.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 95
Part 2: Appendixes
Appendix A: Author addresses 97
Appendix B: Vendor addresses 104
Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 105
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Appendix D: Retired shareware 107
Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 108
Appendix F: Supporting Members 112
Index 113
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition)
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Updates to the 2 volume, 5 edition
Published January 1, 1993
Copyright 1993 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:
CGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying CGA
graphics. This includes most "laptop CGA" com-
puters, plus higher resolution monitors such as
the EGA or VGA. Some 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
drives At least two floppy drives capable of writing at
least 720k of data per disk, or, preferably, a
hard disk (see below).
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.
Hard disk A fixed-, removeable-, 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.
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 3
Hercules
monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Hercules
graphics. CGA 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 LaserJet either starting with a
specific model such as the LaserJet II or having a
specific feature like the LaserJet IIIDSi.
Modem A modem. Almost all programs work with a "Hayes"
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 mouse.
Network A computer hooked up a local area network (LAN)
system. 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 PostScript(r)
command set. Many printers (including the HP
LaserJet series) offer PostScript compatibility
via plug-in cartridges.
VGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying VGA
graphics. This almost always includes super-VGA
and other higher-resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/
Hercules monitors won't suffice.
SVGA
monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Super-VGA
graphics. This almost always includes higher-
resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/VGA/Hercules
monitors won't suffice.
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.
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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.
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
ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 5
licenses for a higher fee; please contact the author in
question for details and price quotes.
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" 6
PART 1
Shareware Products
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 7
Chapter 2
Utilities
2.1 Disk utilities
Product: Directory Freedom [***]
Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321
Version: 4.60 (12-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Three months phone/BBS/mail support.
Look for: DF460.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at
no charge); DF460.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary
5 (or contact userID 72561,2637 for assistance).
Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A fast, compact alternative to DOS Shells which goes far beyond
just letting you copy, move, and delete files. You also get
things like user-defined menus and SmartViewers to integrate
external programs, a system information screen, and much much
more. All this in a program less than 35kb in size since it is
written in assembler! Easily customized through an external
configuration program. A great companion for PC compatibles of
any size and users from novice to expert.
2.1.1 Hard disk utilities
Product: Hard at Work [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
You take a break while the computer "works" See full
description on page 86.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
The computer falls in love with you. See full description on
page 86.
Product: QCOPY [***]
Author: BayDee Inc., 514-457-1631
Duplication and formatting utility. See full description on
page 8.
Product: WinUpD8R [***]
Author: Open Windows
Work/Home File Transfer/Update/Backup Utility. See full
description on page 8.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8
2.1.2 Floppy disk utilities
Product: QCOPY [***]
Author: BayDee Inc., 514-457-1631
Version: 4.0 (08-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $22.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of
support, upgrade discounts.
Look for: QCOP40.ZIP on BBSs; QCOP40.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 70302,557 for
assistance); QCOP40.ZIP on GEnie in UTILITIES forum LIBrary 5
(or contact userID LOIUS MANDEL for assistance).
Download size: 82k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Powerful and fast disk duplication and formatting utility.
Reads only that portion of the data contained on the source
disk. Defragments files into one block on target disk.
Transfers or creates new label. Makes one or multiple copies.
Makes hard drive image file of source. Reads and writes between
formats 180K, 360K, 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M independent of source.
Also reads 160K and 320K source. True format conversion. Can be
run from the DOS command line. Context sensitive help. Mouse
support.
Product: WinUpD8R [***]
Author: Open Windows
Version: 2.1 (12-17-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, six months CompuServe/mail.
Look for: UPD8R-21.ZIP on BBSs; UPD8R.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 75236,3243 for
assistance).
Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
If you use "floppy net" to move files back and forth between
computers, you need this product! It can automatically keep
your files up-to-date on multiple machines while providing
triple-redundant backup of your data in the process. No cables
or modem transfers necessary. Works between single directory
pairs, multiple directory pairs and directory pairs with
different path structures (unlike its DOS competitor). The only
Windows program designed to support "floppy-net".
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9
2.2 File utilities
2.2.1 Backup/restore
Product: WinUpD8R [***]
Author: Open Windows
Work/Home File Transfer/Update/Backup Utility. See full
description on page 8.
2.2.2 File archivers
Product: Directory Freedom [***]
Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321
Compact file manager and application launcher. See full
description on page 7.
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Author: Lenard Dean
Version: 3.01 (12-23-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. VGA monitor.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disk, lifetime
registration (DOS version only).
Look for: FB301.EXE on BBSs (call 403-285-4168 to download it at
no charge); FB301.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary
6 (or contact userID 70312,415 for assistance); FB301.LZH on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID L.DEAN1 for
assistance).
Download size: 187k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A unique file viewer that allows you to view and manipulate
ASCII, dBASE, ARC, ARJ, LZH, PAK, ZIP, BIF, GIF, 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 or compatible printer.
2.2.3 File sorting & conversion
See also: Graphics, File format translators (page 69).
Product: Sleek [***]
Author: Lambert Klein, 313-326-1583
Version: 3.0 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $14.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, bonus utilities.
Look for: SLK.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no
charge); SLEEK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72010,624 for assistance); SLEEK.ZIP on
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GEnie in IBM forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID L.KLEIN1 for
assistance).
Download size: 11k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Strips all eols (CRLFS) from within paragraphs. There is an
option to word wrap at the right column from 10 to 60,000. Very
fast and compact.
Product: WordSmart [***]
Author: Lambert Klein, 313-326-1583
Version: 1.0 (11-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk recommended.
Registration fee: $18.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/
CompuServe/GEnie/mail support, bonus utilities.
Look for: WSM.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no
charge); WSM1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6
(or contact userID 72010,624 for assistance); WSM.ZIP on GEnie
in IBM forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID L.KLEIN1 for
assistance).
Download size: 30k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A high-caliber text reformatter. Its purpose is to alter the
length of lines in plain text files. Useful for expanding or
compressing line lengths. There is an optional word wrap
function from 10 to 60,000. Set left and right margins, strip
out form feeds and runs of spaces beyond one. Great for DTP or
importing into word processors. Redirection and piping is
supported and errorlevels are returned for easy batch file
operations. Very fast and will save time.
2.2.4 File viewers
See also: Writing applications (page 17).
Product: Drag And View [***]
Author: Canyon Software, 415-453-9779
Version: 1.0 (12-23-92)
Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Any file manager that
supports drag and drop.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, aster disks, support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DV.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71320,1277 for
assistance).
Download size: 270k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Lets users view files in their native formats. You use it by
dragging files from Win file manager to DV's icon. It will
open up a window displaying the first file in the group in its
native format. Users can look at other files in the group by
choosing their name from the "Filelist" menu. Multiple window
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viewing. Search, Goto. Formats supported: ASCII, Hex, Word, Win
Word, Write, WordPerfect, Ami Pro, xBase, Excel, Quattro,
Lotus, Paradox, BMP, ICO, PCX, GIF, TIF, ZIP, LZH.
Product: Drag And Zip [***]
Author: Canyon Software, 415-453-9779
Drag and Drop shell for PKZIP/UNZIP. See full description on
page 17.
2.3 Printer utilities
See also: Utilities, System Utilities, Screen capture
(page 13); Database applications, Mailing label systems
(page 29).
Product: PrintPlus [***]
Author: Lambert Klein, 313-326-1583
Version: 6.4 (07-30-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk recommended.
Registration fee: $23.95
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/
CompuServe/GEnie/mail support, bonus utilities. Free lifetime
upgrading.
Look for: PRINT64.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it
at no charge); PRNPLS.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72010,624 for assistance);
PRINTP**.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 5 (or contact
userID L.KLEIN1 for assistance).
Download size: 77k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A file printing program with pull down menus and mouse support.
There are four different ways to print out files from straight
through to various degrees of paper savings. Tag and Copy/Move/
Delete files. Rename files,(and directores with Dos 3.+) Delete
empty directories. Redirect output to an ASCII file. Changes
IBM box characters to printable ones on all printers. Print
selected pages. Line number option. Printer setup. Very
configurable. Powerful yet easy to use. Set margins, word wrap
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2.3.1 Printer specific
Product: Citizen [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.1 (01-01-90)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Citizen MSP or Tribute
printer.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: CITI*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at
no charge); CTZN*.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.
2.3.1.1 HP DeskJet
Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN [***]
Author: Sympathetic Software
PC Booklet printing utility. See full description on page 12.
2.3.1.2 HP LaserJet
Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN [***]
Author: Sympathetic Software
Version: 1.8 (10-23-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet
printer.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, free upgrading.
Look for: BOOKLS.EXE on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at
no charge); BOOKLS.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary
2 (or contact userID 71046,1476 for assistance).
Download size: 125k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Creates PC Booklet sized documents from full page documents.
Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The
pages are printed "half size" two pages per side of the paper
turned sideways. Handles A4, LETTER, LEGAL, and EXEC paper.
Also prints single sided.
Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit reduced size.
Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows
restart after jams or other failures. Menu/Screen interface
with online help.
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2.4 System Utilities
2.4.1 Screen capture
See also: Utilities, Printer utilities (page 11).
Product: Textshot [***]
Author: McAdams Associates
Version: 3.0 (12-13-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year
phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus utilities.
Look for: TSHOT3.ZIP on BBSs; TSHOT.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 70353,1644 for
assistance).
Download size: 28k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Saves images of any 80-column text screen to either color or
monochrome .PCX files. Works with all common video standards.
Features: image clipping, switchable fonts, image inversion and
color patterns. Easily removable from memory.
2.5 Desktop utilities
2.5.1 Multi-function
Product: Zephyr [***]
Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420
FoxPro2-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full
description on page 28.
2.5.2 Calendars
Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Non TSR Annual Events Reminder. See full description on
page 15.
Product: Mayan Calendar [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on
page 75.
Product: Time and Mail Coordinator [***]
Author: Specific Applications Software, 612-724-7499
Calendar and phone/address directory. See full description on
page 15.
2.5.3 Phone dialers
See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis software
(page 40).
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Product: EnvAddress for Windows [***]
Author: Hans Conzett, ++41 77 62 41 13
Address manager, envelope printer, dialer. See full
description on page 28.
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Version: 1.05 (05-26-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; Hayes-compatible
modem.
Registration fee: $19.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2"
master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited
phone/fax/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support; discounts on
other products; all ASP-wide offers (see page 4). 1-month
return policy.
Look for: PCFD-105.ZIP on BBSs; PCFDIL.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74017,1344 for
assistance); PCFD-103.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or
contact userID R.ROSENBERGE for assistance).
Download size: 150k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Winner of Public Brand's 1991 awards for useful software!
This 7k swapping TSR dials voice phone numbers displayed by
other programs (such as database software). Can dial "vanity"
numbers like 800-IBM-DISK or numbers split apart on separate
lines. Keeps a log of calls and displays the local time for
each area code. Pops up at regular intervals to let you know
how long you've talked (useful for salesmen who must "close the
deal" in a set amount of time). Context sensitive help.
Product: VB-Dial [***]
Author: Unique Software Productions, 310-329-2672
Version: 2.0 (11-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Soundblaster card
recommended for voice files.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: Master disks.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VBDIAL.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:MSBASIC forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70322,211 for
assistance).
Download size: 491k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
The first Multimedia dialer out! It is a phone-dialer & basic
communications package for Windows. Utilizes a "NeXT-like" 3D
metallic control panel. Names & numbers are displayed in a
scrollable picklist, which utilizes a "SmartKeys" speedsearch
to locate the desired name. For BBS access, has full ANSI-
colors, Xmodem etc. Will allow direct reading & editing of
SideKick (or any ASCII-text) datafiles. Online Help. Customize
Colors & Fonts. Saves Preferences to disk. All data in 1 file!
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15
2.5.4 Personal information managers (PIMs)
Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Version: 3.00 (07-12-90)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support.
Look for: DARN3.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at
no charge); DARN3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary
7 (or contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance); DARN3.ZIP on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID D.VEANER1 for
assistance).
Download size: 96k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This small program has one purpose: to remind you of events
that occur on the same day each year. Great for remembering
birthdays, anniversaries, tax payments, mortgage payments, car
inspections, and more. Simple to use - you can set it to only
appear once a day, or each time you boot your computer. You
choose how many days ahead you want to be warned of events. Up
to 300 events per file, search, easy to maintain lists, prints
and exports events lists.
Product: Find Area Code (FAC) [***]
Author: Mountain Data Systems, 303-773-8733
7K TSR ASCII freeform popup areacode database. See full
description on page 34.
Product: Sell More Software [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Sales and marketing for software developers. See full
description on page 53.
Product: Time and Mail Coordinator [***]
Author: Specific Applications Software, 612-724-7499
Version: 1.3 (11-30-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. CGA monitor. Hard disk
recommended.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TMC13A.EXE on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 76470,3424 for
assistance).
Download size: 161k (about 12 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Menu driven and extremely easy to use. With it you can keep
notes about your daily schedule and appointments. Plan for
birthdays, holidays, and keep a list of addresses and phone
numbers. Print or export as ASCII files: calendars, monthly
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16
notes, phone and address directory data, and mailing lists. As
you use the program, helpful information is displayed along the
way and additional help is available by just pressing F1.
Includes a hot key activated screen blanker.
2.6 Menu systems & file managers
2.6.1 Menu systems
Product: Directory Freedom [***]
Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321
Compact file manager and application launcher. See full
description on page 7.
2.6.2 Work environment managers
Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) [***]
Author: IN/QUEST, LLC
Public Library PC Rental Control Software. See full
description on page 44.
2.7 Special needs
Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) [***]
Author: IN/QUEST, LLC
Public Library PC Rental Control Software. See full
description on page 44.
2.8 Software tools
2.8.1 For multiple programs
Product: PowerInstall [***]
Author: William S. Ataras III, 408-648-3662
7 language Install prog. Multi-disk,wins etc. See full
description on page 61.
2.8.2 For Sidekick
Product: VB-Dial [***]
Author: Unique Software Productions, 310-329-2672
Multimedia Phone Dialer/Comm package for Win3. See full
description on page 14.
Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17
2.8.3 For PKWARE
2.8.3.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP
Product: Drag And Zip [***]
Author: Canyon Software, 415-453-9779
Version: 1.8 (10-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DRAGZP.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71320,1277 for
assistance).
Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Makes any file manager that supports Drag and Drop into a Zip
file manager. Drag files to a zipper icon and run PKZIP on
them. Double click on a Zip file in file manager and a window
with the Zip file listing pops up. Tag files for extraction or
deletion. Run the associated program on a file. View the file
with the built in ASCII viewer. Drag and drop directories.
Included is Fileman Launcher which runs DZ and file manager
together. When you quit file manager, it automatically quits
too.
2.9 Other
Product: PowerInstall [***]
Author: William S. Ataras III, 408-648-3662
7 language Install prog. Multi-disk,wins etc. See full
description on page 61.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 18
Chapter 3
Writing applications
See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers (page 10);
Education, Writing (page 67).
3.1 Text editors
See also: Writing applications, Word processors (page 18).
Product: Hebrew-Edit [***]
Author: Right to Left Software, 416-489-7440
Hebrew text editor, supports vowels (Nikud). See full
description on page 66.
Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) [***]
Author: Just Excellent Software, Inc., 215-565-7780
Version: 3.01 (12-25-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, support, bonus print
utility.
Look for: PETPE301.ZIP on BBSs; PETPE.EXE on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72271,2630 for
assistance).
Download size: 298k (about 22 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Edit 20 ASCII or BINARY files in windows that move, size, tile,
or cascade. Use the mouse (or keys) to mark, cut, paste or DRAG
& DROP text. Draw boxes and lines easily with single keystrokes
around marked areas. pE automatically senses binary files and
switches to HEX mode. 140+ features for programmers with a word
process mode for automatic paragraph reformat, left, right and
center justification. Very fast, in memory editor. Support of
43/50 line display modes. Truly the "perfect" Editor!
3.2 Word processors
See also: Writing applications, Text editors (page 18).
Product: Bookbild Pamphlet Publisher [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Converts doc. file to camera-ready booklet. See full
description on page 24.
Product: Graphcat Clip Art Cataloger [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Reads dir. to create printed graphic catalog. See full
description on page 24.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 19
Product: Hebrew-Edit [***]
Author: Right to Left Software, 416-489-7440
Hebrew text editor, supports vowels (Nikud). See full
description on page 66.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (DOS ed.) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (Windows ed) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) [***]
Author: Just Excellent Software, Inc., 215-565-7780
Windowed Text Editor/Word Processor. See full description on
page 18.
3.3 Desktop publishing
Product: Bookbild Pamphlet Publisher [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Converts doc. file to camera-ready booklet. See full
description on page 24.
Product: Graphcat Clip Art Cataloger [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Reads dir. to create printed graphic catalog. See full
description on page 24.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (DOS ed.) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (Windows ed) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 20
3.4 Style checkers
Product: Cliche Finder [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.7 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: CLFINDER.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it
at no charge); CLCH??.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: PC-Proof [***]
Author: Intellect Systems, 206-226-0429
Version: 1.5 (11-27-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk, 8.x+ mouse driver.
Registration fee: $30.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone
support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PC-PRO.EXE on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72630,3457 for
assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A commerial quality grammar checking program that can detect
many complex and embarrassing grammar errors. These errors
include dropped words, extra words or words which may have been
misspelled into another word. Can also detect many other
mistakes including subject/verb agreement and passive voice.
Compatible with WordPerfect, Word, Works, WinWord, ProWrite,
PC-Write, WordStar and others. Full mouse support.
3.5 Document boilerplates
3.5.1 Business specific
See also: Business (page 41).
Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Complete business plan template. See full description on
page 43.
Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Professional business plan templates. See full description on
page 43.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 21
Product: Propose It! (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Version: 2.0 (12-15-92)
Needs: Macintosh, System 6.0.0 or better. Any word processor.
Registration fee: $21.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PROPOS.SIT on CompuServe
in CIS:MACAPP forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70400,153 for
assistance); PROPOS20.SIT on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 3 (or
contact userID D.WORKS3 for assistance).
Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Close that sale, win that bid, get that pet project approved. A
well-written proposal often can mean the difference between
success and failure. These professionally prepared formatted
templates will save you hours of work. Jump start your
thinking. Easy to use as it helps you organize your thoughts
and present your products/services as a solution to your
customers problem. Files are in Microsoft Word 4.0, Works 2.0
and TEXT formats.
Product: Propose It! (PC) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Version: 2.0 (11-26-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Any word processor.
Registration fee: $21.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PROPOS.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70400,153 for
assistance); PROPOS20.ZIP on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 3 (or
contact userID D.WORKS3 for assistance).
Download size: 72k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Close that sale, win that bid, get that pet project approved. A
well-written proposal often can mean the difference between
success and failure. These professionally prepared formatted
templates will save you hours of work. Jump start your
thinking. Easy to use as it helps you organize your thoughts
and present your products/services as a solution to your
customers problem. Files are in WordPerfect 5.1, Microsoft
Works 2.0 and ASCII formats.
3.6 Creativity & brainstorming
See also: Business, Training aids, Lecturing programs
(page 55).
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 22
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.2 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $34.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: CREATE*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-349-0050
to download it at no charge); CRTV*.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (multiple files) (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! [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Creative insult generator. See full description on page 87.
Product: MoonLite [***]
Author: Centre for Commercial Innovation (CCI)
Version: 2.1 (12-02-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. CGA monitor recommended.
Registration fee: $24.95
Registration benefits: Support, free updates.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MLTE21.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70431,3525 for
assistance).
Download size: 143k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A brainstorming program that helps you generate creative and
profitable moonlighting ideas and therefore extra income, based
on the tangible and intangible assets that you already have!
You can also use it as a standalone, personal Decision Support
System (DSS). Ideal as teaching material for schools,
universities and other institutions where Creative Thinking and
Problem Solving is taught.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 23
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.3 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Hard disk or hi-capacity
floppy.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: POETRY*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it
at no charge); POET*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 8 (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, Writer's Digest.
3.7 Writing utilities
Product: Bookbild Pamphlet Publisher [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Converts doc. file to camera-ready booklet. See full
description on page 24.
Product: Cliche Finder [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Checks writing cliches. See full description on page 20.
Product: Graphcat Clip Art Cataloger [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Reads dir. to create printed graphic catalog. See full
description on page 24.
Product: Lecture [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Displays text-based slide show lectures. See full description
on page 55.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (DOS ed.) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (Windows ed) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 24
Product: PC-Proof [***]
Author: Intellect Systems, 206-226-0429
Commercial quality grammar checker. See full description on
page 20.
3.8 Software tools & macros
3.8.1 For multiple programs
Product: PC-Proof [***]
Author: Intellect Systems, 206-226-0429
Commercial quality grammar checker. See full description on
page 20.
3.8.2 For WordPerfect
Product: Bookbild Pamphlet Publisher [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Version: 1.0 (10-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.1 DOS edition.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, one year phone/fax/mail
support, bonus BOOKBATS graphics.
Look for: BOOKBLD1.ZIP on BBSs (call 410-866-4554 to download it
at no charge); BKBLD1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNET forum
LIBrary 0; BOOKBLD1.ZIP on GEnie in WP forum LIBrary 6 (or
contact userID J.STERN10 for assistance).
Download size: 146k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A macro package for WordPerfect 5.1. Builds pamphlets from
formatted text files. The new document is camera-ready, with
each page in the correct sequence for printing. Any two-across
format can be used, in either portrait or landscape mode.
(Requires landscape fonts in printer or add-on font package for
landscape booklets.) Both horizontally and vertically-folded
booklets can be created. Also includes collection of BOOKBATS
graphics, used for marking chapter endings.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 25
Product: Graphcat Clip Art Cataloger [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Version: 2.1 (10-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.1 DOS edition
6/90 release or newer.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, one year phone/fax/mail
support, bonus WOOD CLIPS graphics.
Look for: GCATWP21.ZIP on BBSs (call 410-866-4554 to download it
at no charge); GCATWP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNET forum
LIBrary 0; GCATWP21.ZIP on GEnie in WP forum LIBrary 6 (or
contact userID J.STERN10 for assistance).
Download size: 144k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A a set of shareware macros and special files that create a
graphics catalog in WordPerfect 5.1. Prepares a catalog for
printing with all the graphics it can find in the directory or
on the disk chosen. Any graphic format supported by WordPerfect
is also supported. Wild card support allows mixed format
catalogs. The catalog of graphics can be customized. The
default settings of four columns of one-inch tall graphics may
be easily changed.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (DOS ed.) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Version: 2.0 (10-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.1 DOS edition.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Quick reference card, master disks, one
year phone/fax/mail support, bonus WOOD CLIPS graphics.
Look for: LTRHEAD2.ZIP on BBSs (call 410-866-4554 to download it
at no charge); LTRKIT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNET forum
LIBrary 0; LTRHEAD2.ZIP on GEnie in WP forum LIBrary 6 (or
contact userID J.STERN10 for assistance).
Download size: 170k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A set of macros, forms, graphics and sample files for using in
WordPerfect 5.1 (DOS version) for creating a letterhead blank
form. This will print as part of letters by calling the form up
with a macro. Other macros retrieve the letterhead, and add an
invoice form to it for easy billing, or provides a fax cover
sheet. Any of 30 special message graphics may be chosen from
menus for addition to a document. Easy install, HELP! macro,
Windows file sharing.
Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 26
Product: The Letterhead Kit (Windows ed) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Version: 2.0 (10-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.1
Windows edition release 4/30/92 or newer.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Quick reference card, one year phone/fax/
mail support, one free upgrade, bonus WOOD CLIPS graphics.
Look for: LTRWIN20.ZIP on BBSs (call 410-866-4554 to download it
at no charge); LTRWIN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNET forum
LIBrary 0; LTRWIN20.ZIP on GEnie in WP forum LIBrary 8 (or
contact userID J.STERN10 for assistance).
Download size: 170k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A set of macros, forms, graphics and sample files for using in
WordPerfect 5.1 (Windows version) for creating a letterhead
blank form. This will print as part of letters by calling the
form up with a macro. Other macros retrieve the letterhead, and
add an invoice form to it for easy billing, or provides a fax
cover sheet. Any of 30 special message graphics may be chosen
from menus for addition to a document. Includes button bar,
HELP! macro, file sharing with DOS version.
Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 27
Chapter 4
Spreadsheet applications
See also: Finances (page 55); Business (page 41).
4.1 Boilerplates/templates
Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Professional business plan templates. See full description on
page 43.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 28
Chapter 5
Database applications
See also: Data (page 33).
5.1 Relational database managers
Product: SoundMasterDb [***]
Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575
Audio Library Cataloging Program. See full description on
page 80.
Product: Zephyr [***]
Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420
Version: 4.0 (12-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 640k RAM.
Registration fee: $50.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 90 days
phone/BBS/mail support.
Look for: ZEPHYR20.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it
at no charge); ZEP-4.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 3; ZEPHYR4.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0.
Download size: 720k (about 54 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A fully relational, FoxPro-compatible DBMS for non-programmers.
It now can be loaded as a 20k TSR pop-up. 25 data bases can be
manipulated simultaneously. Its performance is up to 1000 times
that of dBASE III.
Using a Mac-like interface, sophisticated applications can be
designed in minutes, not months. Reports, labels, lists, and
form letters are a breeze to create. Zephyr has an integrated
windowing environment and includes a calendar, puzzle, and a
calculator. Supports a mouse!
5.2 Flat-file database managers
See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems
(page 29).
Product: Book Librarian [***]
Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575
Book Cataloging Program. See full description on page 72.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 29
Product: EnvAddress for Windows [***]
Author: Hans Conzett, ++41 77 62 41 13
Version: 1.72 (12-25-92)
Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $48.00
Registration benefits: Master disks.
Look for: ADDRES17.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); ADDRES.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or
contact userID 100015,146 for assistance).
Download size: 380k (about 28 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
* Grouping of addresses (groups can be shown or hidden)
* Free format for address, no fixed field lengths
* Up to 15,000 characters of remarks for each address,
modifyable in a scrollable edit window
* Envelope printing and dialing with a single mouse click
* separate font & size setup for screen, envelopes and
printer
* Printout of a single address and of address lists with
many selection criterias
* Fast address location
* Find any text string
Product: Zephyr [***]
Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420
FoxPro2-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full
description on page 28.
5.3 Mailing label systems
See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers
(page 28).
Product: Maillist / M-Label [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 5.4a (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Hard disk or hi-capacity
floppy.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: MAIL*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-751-2096
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,
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 30
compare and combine lists, restore deleted records, extra
fields for user coding, label customization and more.
Product: My Little Realm's Calling Cards [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (11-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Fanfold printer paper, 1-up
labels.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support.
Look for: MLRCC20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Lets you use your telephone database like your own Yellow
Pages. Need a plumber or doctor? It will display whatever you
need in its viewing window. You can print labels for
categories of names, like friends or clients, or you can print
multiple labels for a single name and address. You can even
address envelopes. Highlights: prints a checklist of the
label categories so you can easily keep track of who responds
to your mailings.
Product: Zephyr [***]
Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420
FoxPro2-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full
description on page 28.
5.4 Freeform/text database managers
Product: Find Area Code (FAC) [***]
Author: Mountain Data Systems, 303-773-8733
7K TSR ASCII freeform popup areacode database. See full
description on page 34.
5.5 Database utilities
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full
description on page 14.
Product: Recap [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Fix capitalization in dBase-compatible files. See full
description on page 31.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 31
5.6 Software tools
See also: Programming, Languages (page 60); Programming,
Software tools (page 62).
5.6.1 For multiple programs
Product: Recap [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0a (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: RECAP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); RECA*.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. This
program can save you from hours of re-entering data.
5.6.2 For dBASE
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Author: Lenard Dean
More than just a file viewer. See full description on page 9.
Product: Workbase [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.61 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Some knowledge of dBase,
Clipper, etc.
Registration fee: $49.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: WORK*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); WORK*.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:
Clipper developers: this is an interactive environment for over
90 "dBase language" commands, 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 simple PRG interpreter. If your applications
use dBase-compatible files, you'll love this handy utility.
Unlike other "dot prompt" programs, this one works!
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 32
5.6.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+
Product: DB2DOC [***]
Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067
Version: 2.2 (12-08-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02 or FoxBASE+ 2.10
or later.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disk, one year phone support.
Look for: DB2DOC.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at
no charge); DB2DOC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:FOXFORUM forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72411,1071 for assistance).
Download size: 13k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Inspects all DBF files in the current directory and quickly
generates/updates a FoxBASE+/FoxPro dbf file, "DB2DOC.ddb".
Menus are provided to BROWSE the documentation database to add
application, file, and field descriptions, and record counts.
Generates file and field descriptions and statistics to screen,
printer, or disk file for any or all dbf files. Source code
included.
Product: DB2PRG [***]
Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067
Version: 2.2 (12-08-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02 or FoxBASE+ 2.10
or later.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disk, one year phone support.
Look for: DB2PRG.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at
no charge); DB2PRG.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:FOXFORUM forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72411,1071 for assistance).
Download size: 8k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Inspects all DBF files in the current directory and quickly
generates a FoxBASE+/FoxPro program file, "MAKEDBF.prg",
containing the commands needed to create all or any of your DBF
structures. You may add "DO MAKEDBF" to the initialization
process of your application as suggested in the source code.
Chapter 5, "Database applications" 33
Product: QQUERY (All Fox versions) [***]
Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067
Version: 2.10E (08-01-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro (1.02 or 2.0) or
FoxBASE+ 2.10.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, source code, and the right
to use it in distributed applications.
Look for: QQUERY.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at
no charge); QQ*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:FOXFORUM forum LIBrary
6 (or contact userID 72411,1071 for assistance).
Download size: 230k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical
rd
expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report
generators, it makes a simple yet powerful query tool.
For Fox database application developers, it adds powerful,
reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data
and report formats. Has complete online help.
5.6.4 For Clipper
Product: Workbase [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description
on page 31.
Chapter 6, "Data" 34
Chapter 6
Data
6.1 Words
Product: Curses! [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Creative insult generator. See full description on page 87.
6.2 Mapping data
Product: MAPIT [***]
Author: Allison Software, 412-727-2198
Detailed world mapping system, 100' precision. See full
description on page 71.
6.3 Area codes
Product: Find Area Code (FAC) [***]
Author: Mountain Data Systems, 303-773-8733
Version: 1.71 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. MDA or CGA monitor. (Swapping
TSR uses 7K RAM.).
Registration fee: $17.95
Registration benefits: Master disks, bonus ZIP code data file,
lifetime CompuServe/mail support, no-cost upgrades.
Look for: FAC171.ZIP on BBSs (call 303-673-9470 to download it at
no charge); FAC171.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCOM forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72737,3237 for assistance).
Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
TSR-capable program finds U.S. & foreign telephone area codes.
Search by city, state, country, area code or partial text
string. Search your own ASCII file and/or any other external
text file at 800 lines per second on XT. Also has "fuzzy"
sound-alike spelling mode. Runs from DOS command line, or, as
7K TSR. Fully configurable via DOS environment variable.
Onscreen date/time. Intelligently supports 25/43/50 line text
mono/color video modes, including DESQview, zooming to full
screen when possible.
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full
description on page 14.
Chapter 6, "Data" 35
6.4 Census data
Product: MAPIT [***]
Author: Allison Software, 412-727-2198
Detailed world mapping system, 100' precision. See full
description on page 71.
Chapter 7, "Communications" 36
Chapter 7
Communications
7.1 General purpose modem communications
Product: COM-AND [***]
Author: CABER Software, 310-439-6104
Version: 2.9 (12-09-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Modem or serial port.
Registration fee: $50.00
Registration benefits: Bonus utilities.
Look for: CA29-*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 310-439-7714
to download it at no charge); CA29-*.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMCOM forum LIBrary 3 (multiple files) (or contact userID
73147,2665 for assistance); CA29-*.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum
LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or contact userID TARTAN for
assistance).
Download size: 771k (about 57 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A general purpose communications program that may be used by
itself, or with several integrated accessories. Provides
standard comm program functions: dialing directories, macros,
disk log and backscreen, binary and ASCII file transfers,
scripted execution, ASCII text editor, and so on. Included with
this version are scripts providing a file/directory management
(FILEMGR), a learning mode (LEARN), modem/modemless PC to PC
file copy (PC-2-PC) and more.
Product: VB-Dial [***]
Author: Unique Software Productions, 310-329-2672
Multimedia Phone Dialer/Comm package for Win3. See full
description on page 14.
7.2 Service-specific programs
7.2.1 For CompuServe
Product: COM-AND [***]
Author: CABER Software, 310-439-6104
Communications and accessories. See full description on
page 36.
Chapter 7, "Communications" 37
7.2.2 For GEnie
Product: EVA [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
Version: 1.20 (01-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 5.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA
monitor, Hayes compatible modem.
Registration fee: $35.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support.
Look for: EVA112.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-885-1392 to download it at
no charge); EVA120.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCOM forum
LIBrary 2 (multiple files) (or contact userID 73567,2755 for
assistance); EVA112A.ZIP on GEnie in M615;3 forum LIBrary 6
(multiple files) (or contact userID P.RABERGEAU2 for
assistance).
Download size: 400k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
GEnie telecom front end software with many features: pull down
menu, mouse support, hypertext help, multi-ID, full and
complete off-line and on-line email manager, including: user
friendly editor, spell checker, forward message, address book,
mailing list, archived and carbon copy mail, XMODEM mail. Chat/
RTC commands, index card, and ZMODEM batch download.
Product: PC Chart [***]
Author: Guru Systems Ltd., 604-299-1010
Technical Analysis Charting Program. See full description on
page 56.
7.2.3 For Prodigy
Product: MYMIQ [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
Version: 1.10 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 5.0 or better. Hard disk, Prodigy
software, MYM and MYMIC software.
Registration fee: $24.00
Registration benefits: Master disks.
Look for: MYQ110.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-885-1392 to download it at
no charge); MYQ110.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCOM forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73567,2755 for assistance);
MYQ110.ZIP on GEnie in M615;3 forum LIBrary 6 (or contact
userID P.RABERGEAU2 for assistance).
Download size: 203k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed for MYM and MYMIC users who want to update the prices
in their investment accounts (stock, bond, and mutual fund),
using Prodigy services.
Chapter 7, "Communications" 38
Product: PRO$TOCK [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
Version: 2.00 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 5.0 or better. Hard disk, Prodigy
software.
Registration fee: $48.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, one free update.
Look for: PRS200.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-885-1392 to download it at
no charge); PRS200.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCON forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73567,2755 for assistance);
PRS200.ZIP on GEnie in M615;3 forum LIBrary 6 (or contact
userID P.RABERGEAU2 for assistance).
Download size: 188k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
The easiest way to download stock quotes and company news from
Prodigy services. Offline stock symbols list editor. Offline
quotes and news viewer. Many conversions supported.
Product: PROMASTER [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
Version: 3.06 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 5.0 or better. Hard disk, Prodigy
software.
Registration fee: $24.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, one free update.
Look for: PRM306.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-885-1392 to download it at
no charge); PRM306.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCOM forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73567,2755 for assistance);
PRM306.ZIP on GEnie in M615;3 forum LIBrary 6 (or contact
userID P.RABERGEAU2 for assistance).
Download size: 287k (about 22 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Compatible with Prodigy software. Features include: A start-up
menu from where you can run Prodigy with different auto logon
ID. Easy to install and easy to use configuration program. Save
graphics screen in PCX format with offline viewer. Compatible
with all the graphics mode of Prodigy. Type ahead keyboard
buffer. Keyboard macros with online recorder. PRINT in a file.
Email manager with editor and spell checker.
Chapter 7, "Communications" 39
Product: QMU [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
Version: 3.10 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 5.0 or better. Hard disk, Prodigy
software, Quicken v4.0 or later.
Registration fee: $24.00
Registration benefits: Master disks.
Look for: QMU310.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-885-1392 to download it at
no charge); QMU310.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCOM forum
LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73567,2755 for assistance);
QMU310.ZIP on GEnie in M615;3 forum LIBrary 6 (or contact
userID P.RABERGEAU2 for assistance).
Download size: 124k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
If you are a Prodigy member and a Quicken user, and have setup
an investment account for your stocks, bond and funds: you need
to get this program!
7.3 Bulletin board software
Product: COM-AND [***]
Author: CABER Software, 310-439-6104
Communications and accessories. See full description on
page 36.
7.4 Call logging & analysis software
See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers
(page 13).
Product: PCFDial [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full
description on page 14.
Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) [***]
Author: IN/QUEST, LLC
Public Library PC Rental Control Software. See full
description on page 44.
7.4.1 Phone bill analyzers
See also: Business, Business finances, Billing systems
(page 42).
Chapter 7, "Communications" 40
Product: Qanalyst [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Version: 2.05 (09-19-90)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Program can run safely on a
system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive.
Qmodem v3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $22.50 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 12
months of unlimited phone/fax/CompuServe/newsletter/mail
support; discounts on other products; all ASP-wide offers (see
page 4). 1-month return policy. Lifetime free upgrading
allowed.
Look for: QANA-205.ZIP on BBSs; QANLYS.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMCOM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 74017,1344 for
assistance); QANA-205.ZIP on GEnie in QMODEM forum LIBrary 1
(or contact userID R.ROSENBERGE for assistance).
Download size: 160k (about 12 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Analyzes Qmodem log files so you know how much you SPEND on
modem calls. Great for CompuServe & GEnie users! Keeps track
of holidays when rates go down. Analyzes uploads & downloads
too, including the cost to transfer files. Powerful
maintenance facility keeps Qmodem log files as small as
possible. Uses Call Data Standard phone-rate files.
7.5 File transfer protocols
Product: COM-AND [***]
Author: CABER Software, 310-439-6104
Communications and accessories. See full description on
page 36.
7.6 Software tools
7.6.1 For multiple programs
Product: PowerInstall [***]
Author: William S. Ataras III, 408-648-3662
7 language Install prog. Multi-disk,wins etc. See full
description on page 61.
7.6.2 For Procomm
7.6.2.1 Procomm Plus specific
Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) [***]
Author: IN/QUEST, LLC
Public Library PC Rental Control Software. See full
description on page 44.
Chapter 7, "Communications" 41
7.6.3 For Qmodem
Product: Qanalyst [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Phone bill analyzer for people who use Qmodem. See full
description on page 40.
7.6.4 For other
Product: COM-AND [***]
Author: CABER Software, 310-439-6104
Communications and accessories. See full description on
page 36.
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Chapter 8
Business
See also: Writing applications, Document boilerplates, Business
specific (page 20); Spreadsheet applications (page 26);
Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 29); Data
(page 33); Communications, Call logging & analysis software
(page 40); Finances (page 55).
8.1 Business finances
See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 56).
8.1.1 Billing systems
Product: Media Management Information [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Media management information system. See full description on
page 48.
Product: Qanalyst [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Phone bill analyzer for people who use Qmodem. See full
description on page 40.
8.1.2 Purchase order systems
Product: Purchasing System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Purchasing system. See full description on page 49.
8.2 Inventory systems
Product: Capital Equipment Request Track [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Capital equipment request training. See full description on
page 45.
Product: Household Register [***]
Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575
Home/Office inventory program. See full description on
page 72.
Product: Linen Management [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Linen management (inventory/usage). See full description on
page 47.
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Product: Surgical Case Cart System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Surgical case cart system. See full description on page 50.
8.3 Project management
Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Version: 2.1 (11-26-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Any word processor plus a
spreadsheet.
Registration fee: $34.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIZPLA.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:USEN forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 70400,153 for
assistance); BIZPLN21.ZIP on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 5 (or
contact userID D.WORKS3 for assistance).
Download size: 175k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Gives you a structured framework for developing your own
professional business plan. Most of the work has already been
done for you. Fill in the blanks or edit the text you want from
these formatted templates. Enter your projections and the
spreadsheets generate full financial reports and analysis
(income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios, etc.).
Save days of work! "...a life saver!" B.C.
Files are in WordPerfect 5.1, Microsoft Works v2.0 and Lotus
1-2-3 v2.01 (*.WK1) formats.
Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Version: 2.5 (12-15-92)
Needs: Macintosh, System 6.0.0 or better. Any word processor
plus a spreadsheet.
Registration fee: $34.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIZPLA.SIT on CompuServe
in CIS:USEN forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 70400,153 for
assistance); BIZPLN25.SIT on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 5 (or
contact userID D.WORKS3 for assistance).
Download size: 230k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Gives you a structured framework for developing your own
professional business plan. Most of the work has already been
done for you. Fill in the blanks or edit the text you want from
these formatted templates. Enter your projections and the
spreadsheets generate full financial reports and analysis
(income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios, etc.).
Save days of work! "...a life saver!" B.C.
Chapter 8, "Business" 44
Files are in Microsoft Word 4.0, Works v2.0, Excel 3.0 and TEXT
formats.
Product: Media Management Information [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Media management information system. See full description on
page 48.
Product: Preventive Maintenance [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Preventive maintenance for hospitals. See full description on
page 49.
8.3.1 Project bidding & costing
8.3.1.1 Decision analysis tools
Product: MoonLite [***]
Author: Centre for Commercial Innovation (CCI)
Brainstorming Program for moonlighting ideas. See full
description on page 22.
8.4 Specific-field systems
8.4.1 Library
See also: Education, Library/bibliography (page 65).
Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) [***]
Author: IN/QUEST, LLC
Version: 1.30 (12-22-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.3 or better. Optional: Modem,
PCPLUS V2.01, Magnetic Card Swipe Reader.
Registration fee: $250.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/newsletter support.
Free Prodigy demo password.
Look for: PA130P*.EXE on BBSs (multiple files) (call 303-377-2371
to download it at no charge); PACCS*.EXE on CompuServe in
CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or contact userID
70505,531 for assistance).
Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Front-End Control Shell for public libraries and other business
entities renting PC's to the casual public. Will launch/run
any stand-alone, text or graphics based program. Site may
offer controlled access to application programs and (via modem)
to online data communications. Patrons may pay with cash or
credit card. Credit Cards are pre-validated before access
allowed. Set rates by the minute, long distance minute, page,
session, and overall event.
Chapter 8, "Business" 45
8.4.2 Medical & dental
Product: 2000+ Pacemaker Tracking System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0b (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $299.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This brand-new system was developed in response to physician
request at the recent AHA Convention. Priced low for high
value, this easy-to-use program tracks patients, follow up,
devices, and parameters. Also included is a commercial quality
contact management system.
Product: Bloodborne Pathogen Program [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Provides documentation and data management to comply with the
latest guidelines and rules for bloodborne pathogens. The
system maintains exposure determination values for each
employee, training records, course history, and hepatitis
vaccine dates. Developed for a large medical center with over
20,000 employees and is designed for rapid data entry,
conversion of existing data and decentralization of data entry.
Product: Capital Equipment Request Track [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.1 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This great program manages planning, requests, budgeting,
approval, purchase orders, and the receipt of equipment. Using
the reports on planned and actual purchases, you can prioritize
limited budgets and purchase needed capital equipment before
funds expire.
Chapter 8, "Business" 46
Product: Child Protection System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This system tracks incidents of child abuse and neglect. The
program is helpful to agencies that require statistical
reporting on the number of such incidents by type, age, race,
or any other variable. Specific features include the ability
to: enter patient demographics; enter multiple categories of
abuse per patient; track the outcome of abuse; keep a referral
source database and who the incident was referred to; enter a
follow-up date; and link children with their mothers when the
last names do
Product: Disciplinary Actions [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Need something to manage your disciplinary actions program?
This is it! The program ensures fair treatment of all
employees by providing analysis by work rule, supervisor, and
employee. The system also has complete statistical reporting.
Product: ECHO Cardiology Lab [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $4,000.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 650k (about 48 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This brand new system both tracks echocardiology studies and
allows easy, flexible scheduling of patients. The program ties
together data on patients, studies, procedures, and resources.
Specialized reports track information about acquired/congenital
heart disease and allow you to enter unlimited free text.
Chapter 8, "Business" 47
Product: Electromyography Laboratory [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 3.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $1,200.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to manage the work of a modern neurology department.
It records patient data, EMG study data and text, nerve
conduction data, and reports. Graphics features plot study
data against standard deviations and normal ranges.
Product: Emergency Flight System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 3.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $750.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A personal computer system designed to keep track of
transportation of emergency patients to a medical center. The
program accommodates helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and
ground ambulance activities.
Product: ETS [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 3.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $400.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to meet the needs of hospital education departments in
tracking and reporting employee education and training. While
significantly reducing manual paperwork, it gives education
directors and managers quick access to current information on
employees, courses, and cerfification status.
Chapter 8, "Business" 48
Product: Linen Management [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This laundry inventory system is a top-quality management
system. It maintains inventory levels for both a warehouse
inventory (never-been-used stock) and a circulating inventory.
The system also recommends orders, determines insertions, and
manages the complete supply cycle of linen orders, receipts,
insertions, and ragged linen.
Product: Media Management Information [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 3.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $1,800.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Helps manage the activities of a media production department.
It will track clients, services, and client orders easily and
accurately. It automates nearly every aspect of art,
photography, and video production including order entry, work
flow management, and accounting.
Product: Parking Registration System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.1 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $1,500.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A personal computer program that automates the parking
registration process. Renewal applications are mailed each
year to allow the employees to renew their parking spaces by
mail. Also: renewals, lot management, waiting lists, fines and
payroll deductions, reports, networked.
Chapter 8, "Business" 49
Product: Pest Control System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.1 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/CompuServe/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Manages routine and specially requested pest-control
activities. It handles preventive maintenance, patient-
discharge spraying, and special requests. Work sheets can be
printed.
Product: Preventive Maintenance [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.1 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $1,600.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Automates many preventive maintenance activities including
scheduling, generating work orders, tracking maintenance
history, and printing reports.
Product: Public Safety Incident Tracking [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Maintains files on incidents, suspects, witnesses, and other
relevant data. The reports include information on incidents
against patients, visitors, and the institution. You can
quickly locate suspects, spot potential trouble areas, and plan
for future staffing needs.
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Product: Purchasing System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 2.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $4,500.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/CompuServe/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This system was developed for large institutions. It allows
you to store line-item detail and usage patterns and to create
purchasing documents of any length. It can handle a full range
of purchase orders including regular, standing, "check-
accompanied," change order, electronic, and confirming orders.
Statistics on the volume of each type of order can be readily
retrieved for any time period and vendor.
Product: Radiology Scheduling [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 2.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $400.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Helps radiology departments to more effectively provide
services for patients. Makes it easy to schedule patients so
that your department's resources are utilized to the fullest.
Product: Sickle Cell System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Maintains patient files, visit histories, medication histories,
and generates clinic-reminder notices. The patient file gives
you access to records on prescriptions, office visits, and lab
results.
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Product: Surgical Case Cart System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $1,250.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A useful system that manages the "case carts" that supply
operating rooms. Takes care of preparation, pick lists,
sterile staging, supply acquisition, and "recipe"/tray
production.
Product: Urodynamics Lab [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $750.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A complete patient tracking and reporting system for a
Urodynamic lab. Patient info can be conveniently entered
during the interview through a combination of notes and data
entry. An excellent teaching tool, the system tracks
sensation, flows, storage, function, etc..
Product: Worker's Compensation System [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Tracks claims and costs for on-the-job injuries. Aids in the
management of claims, billing, and check writing. Handles
large increases in claims without significant increases in
staff.
Chapter 8, "Business" 52
8.4.3 Real estate
Product: DIMANAGE [***]
Author: D I Management Corporation, 513-831-4122
Version: 3.0 (10-15-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $99.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIMA30.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID 71310,1040
for assistance).
Download size: 290k (about 22 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
A rental property management system designed for speed and ease
of use. Use it to manage as many properties, with as many
units, as your hard disk and your patience will tolerate. The
assumption is that managers want to manage property, not do
accounting. Designed to make record keeping as simple as
possible, while giving fast access to the money and tenant
information the property manager and the accountant need.
Sample data provided.
8.5 Forms generators
Product: The Letterhead Kit (DOS ed.) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
Product: The Letterhead Kit (Windows ed) [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full
description on page 25.
8.5.1 Forms processing
Product: Zephyr [***]
Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420
FoxPro2-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full
description on page 28.
Chapter 8, "Business" 53
8.6 Sales aids
Product: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Version: 3.00 (11-26-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $55.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
bonus utilities, discounts on other products.
Look for: CATALG30.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it
at no charge); CATALG.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:WORK forum
LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance);
CATALG30.ZIP on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 12 (or contact
userID D.VEANER1 for assistance).
Download size: 357k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Make it easy for your customers to buy products using a few
simple keys. They browse or search for products, order as they
go along, and print the calculated order form to be sent by
mail, fax, or modem. Easy to make your catalog using your
favorite text editor. Files are compressed to fit more on a
disk and provide security for prices and other data. Many ways
to make your catalog reflect your company: colors, screens,
pricing options, more. Shareware Magazine Editor's Choice
Award recipient.
Product: Propose It! (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Templates for generating proposals. See full description on
page 20.
Product: Propose It! (PC) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Sales proposal templates. See full description on page 21.
Product: Sell More Software [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 4.0 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $100.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 900k (about 67 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to facilitate the marketing, sales, and administrative
activities involved in selling computer software. Created
specifically for software developers and value-added re-
sellers, it helps to plan projects, track contact with
prospects and clients, track support, and print custom letters
and forms.
Chapter 8, "Business" 54
8.7 Marketing
Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Complete business plan template. See full description on
page 43.
Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Professional business plan templates. See full description on
page 43.
Product: PowerInstall [***]
Author: William S. Ataras III, 408-648-3662
7 language Install prog. Multi-disk,wins etc. See full
description on page 61.
Product: Propose It! (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Templates for generating proposals. See full description on
page 20.
Product: Propose It! (PC) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Sales proposal templates. See full description on page 21.
8.8 Work-at-home
See also: Home & hobby (page 71).
Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Complete business plan template. See full description on
page 43.
Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Professional business plan templates. See full description on
page 43.
Product: Propose It! (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Templates for generating proposals. See full description on
page 20.
Product: Propose It! (PC) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Sales proposal templates. See full description on page 21.
Chapter 8, "Business" 55
8.9 Training aids
8.9.1 Lecturing programs
See also: Writing applications, Creativity & brainstorming
(page 21).
Product: Lecture [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Version: 1.02 (12-14-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Program can run
safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk
drive.
Registration fee: $29.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or
Canada)
Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2"
master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone/fax/CompuServe/
newsletter/mail support; discounts on other products; all ASP-
wide offers (see page 4). 1-month return policy.
Look for: LECT-102.ZIP on BBSs; LECTUR.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74017,1344 for
assistance); LECTR100.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 1 (or
contact userID R.ROSENBERGE for assistance).
Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Provides a much-needed text-based lecturing capability in
Windows. Replaces transparencies and foils! Other
presentation packages focus on graphics and overwhelm users
with complexities and high price tags. This program reads
standard ASCII files and displays text presentations in a
window. Mouse support lets you walk around freely as you "flip
slides."
College teachers, businessmen, Toastmasters, and many others
who give text-based lectures will find this program extremely
useful.
8.10 Business utilities
Product: WinUpD8R [***]
Author: Open Windows
Work/Home File Transfer/Update/Backup Utility. See full
description on page 8.
8.11 Other
Product: Propose It! (Mac) [***]
Author: Grand Universal, 406-862-1280
Templates for generating proposals. See full description on
page 20.
Chapter 9, "Finances" 56
Chapter 9
Finances
See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 26); Business
(page 41).
9.1 Stock trading & analysis
Product: PC Chart [***]
Author: Guru Systems Ltd., 604-299-1010
Version: 1.4 (01-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA or Hercules monitor.
(EGA/VGA-specific version available as well.) Modem optional.
Registration fee: $99.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, 30 data files (DOW 30
Industrials), data conversion utility program (Supports Prodigy
and Telescan 2000).
Look for: PCC14*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); PCC14.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:INVFORUM forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID
72717,1651 for assistance); PCHRTCGA.ZIP on GEnie in INVESTORS'
forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID G.QUONG for assistance).
Download size: 335k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Bullish on the market? Or bearish? This program will help you
decide! It brings you a comprehensive set of technical
analysis tools to help you decide when to buy and sell stocks
and commodities. Mathematical algorithms help you determine
what action to take. The spreadsheet-like interface permits
easy editing and manual updating of up to 400 price files. For
anyone who prefers automatic updating, Lets you use All-
Quotes, Dial/Data, and GEnie to get price updates via modem.
Product: Portfolio Manager [***]
Author: Shane Software Int'l, 206-681-2402
Complete record system for your investments. See full
description on page 58.
9.2 Personal finances
See also: Business, Business finances (page 42).
Product: Portfolio Manager [***]
Author: Shane Software Int'l, 206-681-2402
Complete record system for your investments. See full
description on page 58.
Chapter 9, "Finances" 57
9.2.1 Finances & budgets
Product: My Little Realm's Charging [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (11-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus
review routine & menu driver.
Look for: MLRCRG20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Lets you easily track your credit card expenses and payouts.
Tallies income tax deductions, home expenses, whatever you
want. Quickeys make data entry fast and easy. Handles up to
thirteen credit cards. Registered version comes with a review
routine that shows you your year-to-date expenditures and lets
you search and query your file to determine how much you've
been spending.
9.2.2 Checkbook managers
Product: MLR's Checking Routine [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (11-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus
utilities.
Look for: MLRCHK20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Maintains and balances your checkbook quickly and easily. Lets
you track tax deductions and business expenses. Registered
version comes with a Review routine that lets you search and
query your records; display and print a year-to-date summary;
and view your file in a scrollable window. Also comes with a
menu driver so your programs are just a keypress away.
Chapter 9, "Finances" 58
9.3 Portfolio management
Product: Portfolio Manager [***]
Author: Shane Software Int'l, 206-681-2402
Version: 4.2 (12-07-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $49.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, unlimited support, bonus
utilities.
Look for: P-MGR*.EXE on BBSs (multiple files) (call 206-452-7681
to download it at no charge); P-MGR*.EXE on CompuServe in
CIS:INVFORUM forum LIBrary 1 (multiple files) (or contact
userID 73060,2370 for assistance); P-MGR*.EXE on GEnie in
INVEST forum LIBrary 0 (multiple files).
Download size: 687k (about 51 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Designed to track most market investments as well as CD's,
Savings, limited partnerships, etc. Can maintain up to 5 accts
in 1 portfolio to separate your records for an IRA, spouses
IRA, special purpose account, etc. Measures portfolio
performance to meet long range goals. Computes ROI, estimated
and actual yields, and other analytical data. An excellent tax
preparation and planning tool. 17 distinct reports available.
Menu driven with mouse support.
9.4 Finance utilities
Product: My Little Realm's Charging [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Monitor credit card expenditures and payouts. See full
description on page 57.
Product: My Little Realm's Savings [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (11-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support.
Look for: MLRSAV20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Keeps track of your savings portfolio. Lets you attach a note
about the location of each of the savings documents as well as
a memo. It's easy to update records, too. You can print an
itemized listing of your savings portfolio, which tallies each
type of instrument and also prints the total amount of all your
instruments.
Chapter 9, "Finances" 59
Product: MYMIQ [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
Managing Yor Money import stock quotes. See full description
on page 37.
Product: Portfolio Manager [***]
Author: Shane Software Int'l, 206-681-2402
Complete record system for your investments. See full
description on page 58.
Product: QMU [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
A Prodigy/Quicken link. See full description on page 38.
9.5 Software tools
9.5.1 For multiple programs
Product: PRO$TOCK [***]
Author: Gateway Software, 415-885-0593
Downloads stock quotes & news from Prodigy. See full
description on page 37.
Chapter 10, "Programming" 60
Chapter 10
Programming
10.1 CASE tools
Product: General Purpose System Analyzer [***]
Author: COBOL Maintenance Technologies
Version: 2.11 (11-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor.
Registration fee: $495.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, manster disk, one year of
support, mouse support, faster screen/window handling.
Look for: GPSA*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files).
Download size: 740k (about 55 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A comprehensive COBOL system analysis and documentation package
with a flexible interactive viewing facility and 26
customizable reports. Supports most software maintenance
activities including: impact analysis, system understanding,
documentation, quality assurance, and reengineering. ANSI
standard COBOL, CICS, and IMS DB/DC macros are supported. The
number of programs and copybooks analyzed is limited only by
disk capacity.
10.2 Languages
See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 30).
10.2.1 Assembler
Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Professional Make Utility. See full description on page 61.
10.2.2 C
Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Professional Make Utility. See full description on page 61.
Chapter 10, "Programming" 61
10.3 `Make' utilities
Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***]
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685
Version: 3.00 (05-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM. Language Compilers,
assemblers.
Registration fee: $55.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support.
Look for: SUPER30*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call
607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); SUPER*.ZIP on
CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or
contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance).
Download size: 395k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Professional Make utility, builds your make files, finds
dependencies. Remembers your command flags, and even the name
of the current make file! "Multiple Setups" lets you work on
several different projects at once. Leaves all but 2K for your
compiler. Smart library maintainence. Very fast. Builds
response files on-the-fly. Supports most popular compilers.
Automatic setup, sample configurations.
10.4 Software installation aids
Product: PowerInstall [***]
Author: William S. Ataras III, 408-648-3662
Version: 1.40 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, phone/CompuServe/BBS
support, 30-day money back guarantee.
Look for: PINST140.* on BBSs (call 415-595-2427 to download it at
no charge); PINST1.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70400,3542 for assistance).
Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Seamlessly supports 7 languages: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Norwegian. Can check your
customer's Dos country setting and auto-switch to the best
language. A solid package, used by Hewlett Packard to install
th
Autocad plotter drivers all over Europe. 8 customizable
language. Windowed self-extracting archives. Menus, Listboxs,
text and binary file modifying. Autoexec/config. Spawn programs
in full screen/windowed mode. Tailor exactly to your look-and-
feel.
Chapter 10, "Programming" 62
10.5 Programming utilities
Product: The Beta Test Program [***]
Author: MyLife Software, 817-634-3043
App. designed to assist software authors. See full description
on page 95.
Product: Workbase [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description
on page 31.
10.6 Software tools
See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 30).
10.6.1 For multiple programs
Product: General Purpose System Analyzer [***]
Author: COBOL Maintenance Technologies
COBOL system analysis and documentation. See full description
on page 60.
10.6.2 For other
Product: DB2DOC [***]
Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067
Automatic DBF documentation for FoxPro/FB+. See full
description on page 32.
Product: DB2PRG [***]
Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067
Automatic DBF file creation for FoxPro/FB+. See full
description on page 32.
Product: QQUERY (All Fox versions) [***]
Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067
Elaborate Query manager for FoxPro & FoxBASE+. See full
description on page 32.
Chapter 11, "Education" 63
Chapter 11
Education
11.1 Preschool
Product: Dollars and Dinosaurs [***]
Author: Right to Left Software, 416-489-7440
Version: 1.0b (12-24-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. VGA monitor, hard disk.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, bonus words/animation,
bonus languages, support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DINOS.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:EDFORUM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71542,3631
for assistance).
Download size: 412k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
The ABC(D) program with a cash pay-off - in Dinosaur Dollars.
This currency is issued on your computer printer after
correctly spelling or matching 10 words. Each word is
illustrated by animated high resolution (640 x 480) colorful
graphics. The program includes four activities (flash cards,
spelling, matching words to pictures and "catching" falling
letters) divided into 11 levels of difficulty. It is operated
by clicking on large graphical icons, making it simple to use
for preschoolers.
Product: My Little Realm's Read More [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Encourages reading in kids of all ages. See full description
on page 67.
11.2 Elementary
Product: Dollars and Dinosaurs [***]
Author: Right to Left Software, 416-489-7440
ABC program with hi-res VGA animation. See full description on
page 63.
Product: My Little Realm's Read More [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Encourages reading in kids of all ages. See full description
on page 67.
Product: Q&A Study Aid [***]
Author: Quid Pro Quo Software
Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full
description on page 65.
Chapter 11, "Education" 64
Product: The Vocabulator [***]
Author: Blue Bull Software
Learn 11 languages quickly and easily. See full description on
page 66.
11.3 Junior high
Product: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full
description on page 88.
Product: Q&A Study Aid [***]
Author: Quid Pro Quo Software
Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full
description on page 65.
Product: The Vocabulator [***]
Author: Blue Bull Software
Learn 11 languages quickly and easily. See full description on
page 66.
11.4 High school
Product: Crossdown [***]
Author: CROSSDOWN, 716-482-8092
Solve, construct and print crossword puzzles. See full
description on page 89.
Product: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full
description on page 88.
Product: Q&A Study Aid [***]
Author: Quid Pro Quo Software
Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full
description on page 65.
11.5 College
Product: Crossdown [***]
Author: CROSSDOWN, 716-482-8092
Solve, construct and print crossword puzzles. See full
description on page 89.
Product: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full
description on page 88.
Chapter 11, "Education" 65
Product: Lecture [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Displays text-based slide show lectures. See full description
on page 55.
Product: The Vocabulator [***]
Author: Blue Bull Software
Learn 11 languages quickly and easily. See full description on
page 66.
11.6 Library/bibliography
See also: Business, Specific-field systems, Library (page 44).
Product: MLR's Public Library Routine [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (11-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support. Keeps all
historical records, not just the last fifty.
Look for: MLRPUB20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Tired of paying overdue fines at your local library? This
reminds you of the due dates of everything you take out of your
public library. It also keeps the last fifty returned books in
an historical file which you can search, sort and print. It
helps kids keep track of their research materials, and it helps
parents keep track of what their kids have borrowed.
11.7 Teachers
Product: Q&A Study Aid [***]
Author: Quid Pro Quo Software
Version: 4.00 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. External flat-file editor.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Registration code.
Look for: QASA??.ZIP on BBSs (call 509-946-9848 to download it at
no charge); QASA??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum
LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 73760,2032 for assistance).
Download size: 160k (about 12 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A computer-based test creation and execution system. Test
databases of questions/answers are created with external editor
using easy rules. Program has compiler and test interpreter,
presents compiled test, scores all answers and can record
results in a score file. All data encrypted or password-
protected. Scores may be exported. Supports all question types
Chapter 11, "Education" 66
but essay. Can create random subsets. Has weighting, letter
grade associations, correct answer display, more.
Product: The Vocabulator [***]
Author: Blue Bull Software
Learn 11 languages quickly and easily. See full description on
page 66.
11.8 Foreign language
Product: Hebrew-Edit [***]
Author: Right to Left Software, 416-489-7440
Version: 1.0 (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor.
Registration fee: $19.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, keyboard overlay,
support, discounts on other products.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HEBED.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:FLEFO forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 71542,3631 for
assistance).
Download size: 137k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An easy to use tool for writing Hebrew text. Supports the
Hebrew vowels (Nikud), block and script letters and prints
beautiful large characters on LaserJet and dot matrix printers.
A pop-up keyboard chart is available with a single key stroke
to help you find the Hebrew letters on the keyboard (using the
standard Israeli layout).
Product: The Vocabulator [***]
Author: Blue Bull Software
Version: 3.10 (11-11-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration benefits: 90 days support.
Look for: VOCAB310.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it
at no charge); VOCAB3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNET forum
LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 75720,327 for assistance).
Download size: 280k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Helps you learn 11 different languages quickly & easily by
using a Flip-Chart display of basic words/phrases. Like a mini
Berlitz course on a disk. Basic library includes Afrikaans,
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish,
Tswana, Turkish and Zulu. Libraries can be extended, or new
languages added by the user. Sophisticated yet easy.
Chapter 11, "Education" 67
11.9 Literature
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 21.
Product: My Little Realm's Read More [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (10-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support, 2500 bonus
titles.
Look for: MLRRM20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
This has been designed to instill a desire to read in children
from ages six months to eighteen years. Provides over 100
titles that kids can find at their local libraries and then
check off when they've read them. It displays a smiley face
next to those titles they've read so that they can see visual
proof of their literary accomplishments. At MLR we believe
that if you make reading fun, kids will want to read more ...
the ultimate goal of Read More.
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on
page 22.
11.10 Science
Product: Quetzal Scheduling [***]
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc., 919-383-9749
Version: 1.0 (05-29-92)
Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $400.00
Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s); 3
months of phone/CompuServe/newsletter support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Museum scheduling program.
11.11 Writing
See also: Writing applications (page 17).
Chapter 11, "Education" 68
Product: Cliche Finder [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Checks writing cliches. See full description on page 20.
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 21.
11.12 Other
Product: MLR's Public Library Routine [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Tracks library withdrawals. See full description on page 65.
Product: Q&A Study Aid [***]
Author: Quid Pro Quo Software
Comprehensive Computer Testing/Grading System. See full
description on page 65.
Chapter 12, "Graphics" 69
Chapter 12
Graphics
12.1 Viewing programs
Product: Drag And View [***]
Author: Canyon Software, 415-453-9779
File viewers for Windows 3.1. See full description on page 10.
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Author: Lenard Dean
More than just a file viewer. See full description on page 9.
Product: ImgFun [***]
Author: Speedy Software, 818-282-8018
Powerful gif viewer and compressor! See full description on
page 70.
12.2 Paint programs
12.2.1 Graphics diversions
Product: ImgFun [***]
Author: Speedy Software, 818-282-8018
Powerful gif viewer and compressor! See full description on
page 70.
12.3 Presentation graphics
Product: Lecture [***]
Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345
Displays text-based slide show lectures. See full description
on page 55.
12.4 File format translators
See also: Utilities, File utilities, File sorting & conversion
(page 9).
Product: FileBUDDY [***]
Author: Lenard Dean
More than just a file viewer. See full description on page 9.
12.5 Ready-made graphic images
See also: Data, Mapping data (page 34).
Chapter 12, "Graphics" 70
12.5.1 GIF images
Product: ImgFun [***]
Author: Speedy Software, 818-282-8018
Powerful gif viewer and compressor! See full description on
page 70.
12.5.2 PCX images
Product: ImgFun [***]
Author: Speedy Software, 818-282-8018
Powerful gif viewer and compressor! See full description on
page 70.
12.5.3 WPG images
Product: Graphcat Clip Art Cataloger [***]
Author: Science Translations, 410-661-2224
Reads dir. to create printed graphic catalog. See full
description on page 24.
12.6 Utilities
Product: ImgFun [***]
Author: Speedy Software, 818-282-8018
Version: 1.00 (12-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Registration fee: $35.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, bonus utility.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; IFSE10.EXE on CompuServe
in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 3 (multiple files) (or contact
userID 71551,3641 for assistance); IFSE100.EXE on GEnie in
IBMPC forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 71551,3641 for
assistance).
Download size: 128k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A powerful image enhancement and compresssion program.
Fantastic viewer let you explore the pleasure of viewing images
in eye-catching SVGA modes up to 1024x768.
v/ Instant zoom and scroll on the screen upto 4 times in
width and height.
v/ Adjust colors, mirror, reverse, contrast and cut area of
images all instantly!
v/ Fast JPEG compression to reduce gifs to a fraction to save
your hard disk space!
v/ Direct image processing on color mapped images!
Best GIF companion!
Chapter 12, "Graphics" 71
12.7 Other
Product: MAPIT [***]
Author: Allison Software, 412-727-2198
Version: 1.0A (12-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Mouse, 1.44MB floppy drive or
hard disk.
Registration fee: $39.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, 3 months phone support.
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: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An integrated world mapping system of amazing detail which lets
you insert your own text, figures, and graphics. Use it to:
* produce customized maps
* record and track data
* display/analyze/solve location-related problems
* communicate in pictures and words
* create private databases to distribute data efficiently
* do all of the above with 100 foot precision anywhere in
the world
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 72
Chapter 13
Home & hobby
See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 56); Business,
Work-at-home (page 54).
13.1 Collecting
Product: Book Librarian [***]
Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575
Version: 1.5s (10-05-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $34.95
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
discounts on other products.
Look for: BL15.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at
no charge); BL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7
(or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); BL15.ZIP on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1
for assistance).
Download size: 184k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Powerful easy-to-use menu-driven program to organize and manage
a personal, club, corporate, church or school library. Features
context sensitive help, BROWSE and FIND windows. Each record
stores title, author, subject, book type, catalog # and much
more. Full featured reporting with numerous reports to the
screen, printer or disk.
Product: The Collector [***]
Author: MyLife Software, 817-634-3043
Version: 2.0 (11-19-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk.
Registration fee: $19.00
Registration benefits: Printed manaual, support.
Look for: COLCT20.ZIP on BBSs (call 817-690-2819 to download it
at no charge); COLCT2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:COINS forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 71303,3604 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
This sports card collection management tool's design and
operation is tailored to fit the specific needs of beginning
and serious card collectors. It will save you time by
organizing all cards, wax packs, wax boxes, and sets in your
collection. In addition, it monitors the estimated worth of all
cards in your collection. Also provides a statistical analysis
of the cards in a collectors collection.
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 73
Product: Household Register [***]
Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575
Version: 3.1s (12-22-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $34.95
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
discounts on other products.
Look for: HR31.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at
no charge); HR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7
(or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); HR31.ZIP on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1
for assistance).
Download size: 171k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Excellent easy-to-use menu-driven home/office inventory program
holds upto 99,999 items and can use an unlimited number of
databases. Includes complete database management functions and
full featured report printing. Lists reports to screen,
printer or disk. A valuation report prints your inventory and a
summary of total items by category, location or owner.
Features: pop-up pick lists; on-line help; warranty lists
showing warranty expiration dates, a sample database and much
more.
Product: MLR's Private Library Routine [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (11-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support.
Look for: MLRPRI20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Puts your personal book, video, cd, audio collections online
for easy access and maintenance. Allows you to print, sort and
search your database.
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 74
Product: MLR's Records of the Realm [***]
Author: My Little Realm, 201-529-8318
Version: 2.0 (11-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe/mail support.
Look for: MLRROR20.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the
United States.
Description:
Helps you remember when you can't. These 'memory' records not
only remind you where you've put things, but where to put
things when you're done with them. Keeps track of the
locations of your wills, mortgage papers, automotive records,
medical records, everything. And should you lose your credit
cards, it even prints a list of the phone numbers you have to
call to notify card issuers, as well as the follow-up letters
and the labels for the envelopes.
13.2 Fortune telling & astrology
See also: Religion & philosophy (page 82).
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.54 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: NUMB*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); NUMB*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary
6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
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.
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Product: Crystal Ball [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.2 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $19.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: CRYS*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); CRYS*.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: 4.1 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: FORT*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at
no charge); FORT*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary
6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A potpourri of fortune telling techniques includes three
playing card methods, dice, two kinds of Numerology, Runes,
Geomancy, auras, "Astro-Mates" and "Instant Oracle". A history
and explanation of each method appears in the documentation.
Also included is an ESP test.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full
description on page 83.
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 76
Product: Mayan Calendar [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.62 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: MAYAN*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at
no charge); MAYA*.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: 2.61 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: TAROT*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at
no charge); TARO*.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:
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! Personal Tarot 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 13, "Home & hobby" 77
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 3.0 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: WAURA.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); WAURA*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 165k (about 12 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: 3.0 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: WQUICK.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); WQUI30.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 150k (about 11 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!
Product: Wynter Stone's I Ching [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disk, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: ICHING*.* on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); ICHN??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
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.
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 78
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.1 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. CGA monitor.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: ESP.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 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 12 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!
13.3 Health
13.3.1 Food/dietary/kitchen
Product: From Scratch [***]
Author: Desktop Solutions, 516-944-3254
Version: 1.11 (12-10-92)
Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor.
Registration fee: $34.95
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/
CompuServe/Prodigy/mail support, bonus conversion/import/export
utility, 90 bonus recipes.
Look for: FSCR11.ZIP on BBSs (call 516-536 1091 to download it at
no charge); FSCR11.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:COOKS forum LIBrary
15 (or contact userID 74676,3314 for assistance).
Download size: 279k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
v/ dBase file format
v/ Card File interface
v/ Toolbar makes mouse usage a snap
v/ Shopping list with categories
v/ Copy recipe to Windows clipboard
v/ Converts yield, with fractions
v/ Complete Search including keywords
v/ Nutrition information, including calories
v/ Print unlimited pages to any Windows printer
v/ Unlimited ingredients per recipe
v/ Unlimited # of recipes
v/ Fractions supported down to 1/8
v/ Time to prepare field
v/ Origin of recipe field
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 79
13.3.2 Exercise/fitness
Product: Personalized Training Diary-PTD [***]
Author: Lake fFfips Software, Inc., 203-933-9321
Version: 2.10 (11-01-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Mouse
optional.
Registration fee: $49.95
Registration benefits: Printed manual, phone/CompuServe/mail
support, upgrade discounts Accept MC/Visa.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PTD21?.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:GOODHEALTH forum LIBrary 7 (multiple files) (or contact
userID 73500,3261 for assistance).
Download size: 798k (about 59 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An exercise log for endurance athletes like runners, wheelchair
racers, cyclists, cross-country skiers. Track up to fifteen
activities. Besides tracking the basics, it allows you to
define up to ten categories like weather, with up to twenty
attributes like hot, humid, cool. Has a quick search feature
and a custom report generator. Analyze for minimums, maximums,
averges, and totals. Included a full word processor with text
search, mouse support, online help, Heart Check+ pulse
graphing.
13.4 Household automation
Product: Smart10 [***]
Author: Sympathetic Software
Version: 1.8 (10-06-91)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. X10 PowerHouse CP290.
Registration fee: $20.00
Registration benefits: Free upgrading.
Look for: SMRTEN.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at
no charge); SMRTEN.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary
4 (or contact userID 71046,1476 for assistance).
Download size: 97k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Devised to overcome limitations of the CP290 and its software.
It maintains a year's calendar of events. Use Sunrise and
Sunset as times. Events can beconditioned to occur (or not) if
it is Dark (or Light), between dates you have specified, or on
command line parameters.
Issue direct or delayed commands and cancel pending events.
Automate AUTOEXEC.BAT with CHKTIME (compares the computer's
date- time with target date-times) and DSTIME (adjusts clock
for daylight savings time).
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 80
13.5 Movies & video tapes
Product: Video Librarian [***]
Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575
Version: 3.52s (03-23-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $34.95
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
discounts on other products.
Look for: VLB352.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at
no charge); VLB.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7
(or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); VLB352.ZIP on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1
for assistance).
Download size: 203k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Full featured menu-driven database manager that catalogs video
libraries like no other. 14 database management functions
available from data entry screen. Holds 18 fields of
information about each title. Has very fast search and find
routines. Prints reports to the screen, printer or disk. Prints
labels on regular or custom labels for cassettes. Mouse
support, context sensitive help, moveable, re-sizeable browse/
find screens. Memo field for movie synopsis. Can hold 2 billion
titles.
13.6 Music
Product: SoundMasterDb [***]
Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575
Version: 2.02s (09-14-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better.
Registration fee: $31.95
Registration benefits: Master disks, support, upgrade discounts,
discounts on other products,.
Look for: SND202.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at
no charge); SND.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7
(or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); SND202.ZIP on
GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1
for assistance).
Download size: 191k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Top rated audio librarian available. Handles all audio formats
(CD's Cassettes, Albums etc) through its relational database
design. Advanced data input/display screen stores an unlimited
number of songs per side. Nine reports that can be indexed 6
ways. Lists reports to screen, printer or disk. Quick find/
search on single or multiple fields. Features context sensitive
help, online manual, screen saver, mouse support and much more.
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 81
13.7 Personalities
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 74.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 77.
13.8 Scouting
Product: PeeWee(tm) for Boy Scout Troops [***]
Author: SoftIdeas, 713-467-3126
Version: 1.30 (05-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $49.95
Registration benefits: Customized program on master disks.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PW-TRP.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:OUTDOORS forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72411,3575
for assistance).
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An integrated program that includes both advancement and
financial records. A wide-range of reports are included with
the program. A powerful report-writing language allows creation
of custom reports to meet your specific needs. The financial
records feature an individual account for each Scout, or
leader, in addition to multiple general-purpose accounts. As
advertised in "Scouting Magazine".
Product: PeeWee(tm) for Cub Scout Packs [***]
Author: SoftIdeas, 713-467-3126
Version: 1.30 (05-15-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $49.95
Registration benefits: Customized program on master disks.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PW-PCK.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:OUTDOORS forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72411,3575
for assistance).
Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An integrated program that includes both advancement and
financial records. A wide-range of reports are included with
the program. A powerful report-writing language allows creation
of custom reports to meet your specific needs. The financial
records feature an individual account for each Scout, or
leader, in addition to multiple general-purpose accounts. As
advertised in "Scouting Magazine".
Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 82
13.9 Sports
13.9.1 Baseball/softball
Product: SOFF BALLS [***]
Author: CompuTater Software, 608-271-1586
Version: 4.1 (08-10-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $29.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, phone support.
Look for: SB41.ZIP on BBSs (call 608-849-5842 to download it at
no charge); SB41.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary
9 (or contact userID 73677,3450 for assistance).
Download size: 195k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Softball/Baseball record-keeping system for up to 100 teams.
Tracks batting, pitching, fielding, won/lost record, game
results, and team standings. You can name additional
categories and up to 7 game types. Computes statistics for
selected games. Batting, pitching, and fielding reports can be
sorted by any category in ascending or descending order. Lets
you design your own reports. Menu-driven and very easy to use.
Loaded with World Series games.
13.10 Reading (and writing, too)
Product: Creativity Package [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Become more creative & improve your writing. See full
description on page 21.
Product: Poetry Generator [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on
page 22.
Chapter 14, "Religion & philosophy" 83
Chapter 14
Religion & philosophy
See also: Home & hobby, Fortune telling & astrology (page 74).
14.1 The Bible
14.1.1 Bible programs
Product: Bible Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Bible trivia game for 1-3 players. See full description on
page 88.
14.2 New age/occult
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 74.
Product: Fortune Teller [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
7 ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full description
on page 75.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 4.5a (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: GEO*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 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 [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on
page 75.
Chapter 14, "Religion & philosophy" 84
Product: Personal Tarot [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on
page 76.
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Learn to read auras! See full description on page 76.
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on
page 77.
Product: Wynter Stone's I Ching [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on
page 77.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 77.
14.3 Philosophy
14.3.1 Metaphysics
Product: By the Numbers [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on
page 74.
Product: Fortune Teller [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
7 ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full description
on page 75.
Product: Geomancy [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full
description on page 83.
Product: Personal Tarot [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on
page 76.
Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Learn to read auras! See full description on page 76.
Chapter 14, "Religion & philosophy" 85
Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on
page 77.
Product: Wynter Stone's I Ching [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on
page 77.
Product: Your ESP Test [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 77.
Chapter 15, "Games" 86
Chapter 15
Games
15.1 Practical jokes
Product: Hard at Work [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.3 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: HAW*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); HAW14.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: 1.4 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: LOVEDOS.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 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 15, "Games" 87
Product: NAG [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0 (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $0.00
Registration benefits: Support.
Look for: NAG.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 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 yourr 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!
15.2 Jokes & humor
Product: Crystal Ball [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Humorous computerized psychic. See full description on
page 74.
Product: Curses! [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.2a (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $10.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: CURSE*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at
no charge); CURS*.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 [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
You take a break while the computer "works" See full
description on page 86.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
The computer falls in love with you. See full description on
page 86.
Chapter 15, "Games" 88
Product: NAG [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
The program for people who miss their mothers. See full
description on page 86.
15.3 Sayings & stories
Product: NAG [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
The program for people who miss their mothers. See full
description on page 86.
15.4 Trivia
Product: Bible Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 1.0a (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disk, support,
upgrade discounts.
Look for: BCHALL.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at
no charge); BCH??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary
6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance).
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Based on the King James version of the Old Testament, Bible
Challenge 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: I.Q. Challenge [***]
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Version: 2.0b (01-01-93)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support,
ugrade discounts.
Look for: IQ.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no
charge); IQ20*.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:
Compete against yourself or others in 5 categories of
knowledge. Your choice of 3 levels of play determines speed and
points earned. Each player can print a certificate of
achievement and could be listed as a Genuine Genius!
Chapter 15, "Games" 89
Product: the last word [***]
Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321
Version: 1.00 (11-25-90)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Registration fee: $15.00
Registration benefits: Master disks, three months phone/BBS/mail
support, bonus questions, discounts on other products.
Look for: LWORD100.ZIP on BBSs; LW100.ZIP on CompuServe in
CIS:GAMERS forum LIBrary 13 (or contact userID 72561,2637 for
assistance).
Download size: 150k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A quotations trivia game in which 1 to 4 players compete
against each other and their own high scores in identifying the
source of quotations and completing partial quotes. Most
answers are entered free-form and are matched against a set of
acceptable responses by a sophisticated pattern-recognition
algorithm and, thus, the program is very forgiving when it
comes to misspelled or abbreviated answers. The user can
customize settings such as typing time for each player.
15.5 Word games
15.5.1 Crossword puzzles
Product: Crossdown [***]
Author: CROSSDOWN, 716-482-8092
Version: 2.8 (10-24-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Hard disk, mouse, EGA monitor.
Registration fee: $30.75
Registration benefits: Printed manual, unlimited support,
upgrade discounts, bonus puzzles.
Look for: XDOWN28.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-987-2418 to download it
at no charge); XDOWN2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum
LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 70724,2075 for assistance);
XDOWN28.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact
userID S.BELLOTTOJ for assistance).
Download size: 154k (about 12 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Great graphics, animated selection buttons and sounds add to
your enjoyment as you solve real crosswords. Program makes it
easy to construct puzzles, too. Output in a variety of formats
to most printers, with standard puzzle numbering added
automatically! Author is a professional crossword constructor
and has included several of his best puzzles. Recently endorsed
by Simon and Schuster crossword editor John M. Samson!
Chapter 16, "About shareware" 90
Chapter 16
About shareware
16.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals
The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) formed in 1987
to strengthen the future of shareware as an alternative to
traditional (retail) software marketing. It also serves as an
information clearing house for its members and the public at
large. ASP members subscribe to a code of ethics and are
committed to the shareware concept.
The ASP demands professionalism from its members. Authors must
acknowledge every registration (you get more than just a
canceled check) and they must provide at least three months of
support for their products. ASP members must also live up to
any other benefits they offer.
You can turn to an ombudsman for help if you can't resolve a
problem with an ASP author or disk vendor. Members must
explain this in every shareware program & disk vendor catalog.
Few people need the ombudsman's help. ASP members represent
the cream of the crop in the shareware industry, but it's nice
to know you can turn to someone if you think you got a raw
deal. Unfortunately, it happens - authors have been kicked out
because of repeated complaints.
The Association monitors Congress for potentially damaging
legislation and has sent spokesmen to testify before
congressional subcommittees. It has also taken on the respon-
sibility of safeguarding the term 'shareware' itself. ASP has
filed motions in countries as far away as England and South
Africa to stop people who attempt to claim it as a trademark
word.
ASP members 'meet' online in a public forum of the CompuServe
network (GO SHAREWARE). Members send & receive messages,
transmit files, and exchange valuable information. Old hands
in the shareware business pass along their insights to new
members. The group holds public and private debates and
members vote on major issues by sending private messages to the
Association secretary.
The ASP holds yearly 'face to face' meetings and appears at
various trade shows around the country (including COMDEX and
PC-EXPO). It also provides speakers who lecture on every
aspect of shareware. You can learn more by writing to the
Association of Shareware Professionals, 545 Grover Road,
Muskegon, MI 49442. If you have a modem and a CompuServe
Chapter 16, "About shareware" 91
account, you can log on and go to the SHAREWARE forum for more
information.
Product: Approved Vendor Requirements [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Version: n/a (06-10-92)
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VENDOR.ARC on CompuServe
in CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004
for assistance).
Download size: 5k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Contains all requirements ASP Approved Vendors must follow.
Potential shareware authors may want to review this file to see
what the ASP uses as its factors for approving disk vendors to
become associate members in the organization.
Product: ASP BBS Membership Application [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Version: n/a (05-21-92)
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BBSAPP.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004
for assistance).
Download size: 25k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Everything a BBS Sysop needs to join the ASP. Rules,
application form, text files to post on the BBS, etc. All are
text files.
The ASP BBS Membership ensures callers that the BBS adheres to
certain standards of quality and shareware support. Cost of
membership is $40 / year.
Product: ASP Catalog for BBSs [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Look for: ASP####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which
increases with each new edition of the catalog.
Description:
Official catalog of shareware products published by members of
the Assocation of Shareware Professionals and available on
computer bulletin board systems (BBSs). Computer users can
download these products and use them on a "try before you buy"
basis. This catalog describes each product and in many cases
identifies a BBS where you can download it for evaluation
purposes at no charge. Products grouped by subject and cross-
referenced to authors' addresses via a comprehensive index.
Chapter 16, "About shareware" 92
Product: ASP Catalog for CompuServe [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Look for: CIS####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it
at no charge); CATLOG.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:SHAREWARE forum
LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004 for assistance).
Download size: 425k (about 32 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which
increases with each new edition of the catalog.
Description:
Official catalog of shareware products published by members of
the Association of Shareware Professionals and available on
CompuServe. Computer users can download these products and use
them on a "try before you buy" basis. This catalog describes
each product and gives its location on CompuServe. Products
grouped by subject and cross-referenced to authors' addresses
via a comprehensive index.
Product: ASP Catalog for GEnie [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Look for: GEN####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 150k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which
increases with each new edition of the catalog.
Description:
Official catalog of shareware products published by members of
the Assocation of Shareware Professionals and available on
GEnie. Computer users can download these products and use them
on a "try before you buy" basis. This catalog describes each
product and gives its "RoundTable" location on GEnie. Products
grouped by subject and cross-referenced to authors' addresses
via a comprehensive index.
Product: ASP Catalog for Windows & OS/2 [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Look for: WIN####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it
at no charge); CATWIN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:SHAREWARE forum
LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004 for assistance).
Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which
increases with each new edition of the catalog.
Description:
Official catalog of Windows & OS/2 shareware published by
members of the Assocation of Shareware Professionals and
available on computer bulletin board systems (BBSs) BBSs.
Computer users can download these products and use them on a
"try before you buy" basis. This catalog describes each
product and in many cases identifies a BBS where you can
download it for evaluation purposes at no charge. Products
grouped by subject and cross-referenced to authors' addresses
via a comprehensive index.
Chapter 16, "About shareware" 93
Product: ASP List of Approved BBSs [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ASPBBS.ZIP on CompuServe
in CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70007,4004
for assistance).
Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Editor's note: Appendix C of this catalog contains much of the
same information.
Description:
A complete list of ASP Approved BBSs. Gives the name, address,
phone number, conferences, lines, protocols, network
affiliations, etc. Formatted for use as a mailing list or for
browsing. Updated monthly. ASP recommends Approved BBSs.
Product: ASP List of Approved Vendors [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VENDOR.EXE on CompuServe
in CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004
for assistance).
Download size: 30k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Editor's note: Appendix B of this catalog contains much of the
same information.
Description:
Complete list of ASP Approved Vendors by country and state or
province. Use this catalog to find the ASP Approved Vendor
nearest you. ASP recommends ASP Approved Vendors as one of the
best sources of high quality, up-to-date shareware programs.
Updated monthly.
Product: How to join as a "beta" author [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Version: n/a (11-27-89)
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BETA.TXT on CompuServe in
CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004 for
assistance).
Download size: 3k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A compilation of messages explaining how potential shareware
authors can apply for membership in the ASP before releasing
their first shareware program.
Chapter 16, "About shareware" 94
Product: IBM PC Author Application [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Version: n/a (11-14-92)
Look for: APPLIC.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at
no charge); APPLIC.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:SHAREWARE forum
LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004 for assistance).
Download size: 40k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Information on joining the Association of Shareware
Professionals as an author member. This self-extract file
contains several necessary information files and many reasons
why you would wish to join the ASP. Specific to PC/MS-DOS
authors - see other files in this section if you program on a
different platform (Amiga or MacIntosh for example).
Product: Information about copyrights [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Version: n/a (04-29-90)
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; COPYRT.ARC on CompuServe
in CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 70007,4004
for assistance).
Download size: 3k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
A compilation of messages on why & how you should copyright a
shareware program.
Product: MacIntosh Author Application [***]
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131
Version: n/a (09-03-92)
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; APPLIC.SIT on CompuServe
in CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004
for assistance).
Download size: 40k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Information on joining the Association of Shareware
Professionals as an author member. This self-extract file
contains several necessary information files and many reasons
why you would wish to join the ASP. Specific to MacIntosh
authors - see other files in this section if you program on a
different platform (Amiga or IBM PC for example).
Chapter 17, "Other" 95
Chapter 17
Other
17.1 Software tools
17.1.1 For multiple programs
Product: Application Label Generator [***]
Author: MyLife Software, 817-634-3043
Version: 1.0 (12-19-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $19.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, support.
Look for: ALG10.ZIP on BBSs (call 817-690-2819 to download it at
no charge); ALG10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary
6 (or contact userID 71303,3604 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
An application specifically designed for the software author.
Prints labels used most the authors. They include; 5.25 & 3.5
disk labels, return address, and product description labels.
Its sole function is to print labels. This package will most
likely replace several applications or methods to print labels.
If you presently do not use any of these labels then it will be
easy to implement this program.
Product: The Beta Test Program [***]
Author: MyLife Software, 817-634-3043
Version: 2.6 (12-20-92)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Registration fee: $19.00
Registration benefits: Printed manual, support.
Look for: BETA26.ZIP on BBSs (call 817-690-2819 to download it at
no charge); BETA26.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum
LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 71303,3604 for assistance).
Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem)
Description:
Contains all the essential information needed to develop a
successful beta test program within a shareware/software
authors business. It is not designed to be totally inclusion.
Rather it offers realistic suggestions and examples of an
effective beta test program. In addition, it includes a beta
test bug report generator that, when provided to beta testers,
allows for easy isolation of troublesome bugs in beta software.
Chapter 17, "Appendixes" 96
PART 2
Appendixes
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 97
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.
Product: The Vocabulator
Author: Blue Bull Software
Address: 22 Carrollwood Drive, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Orders: 201-641-7300
Fax: 201-641-7229
Products: Application Label Generator, The Beta Test Program, The
Collector
Author: MyLife Software
Address: 704 Rim Drive, Killeen, TX 76542
Orders: 800-242-4775
Fax: 817-628-2017
Queries: 817-634-3043
Product: General Purpose System Analyzer
Author: COBOL Maintenance Technologies
Address: P.O Box 122069-6769
Product: WinUpD8R
Author: Open Windows
Address: PO Box 49746, Colorado Springs, CO 80949-9746
Products: Bookbild Pamphlet Publisher, Graphcat Clip Art
Cataloger, The Letterhead Kit (DOS ed.), The Letterhead Kit
(Windows ed)
Author: Science Translations
Address: PO Box 20234, Baltimore, MD 21284-0234
Orders: 410-661-2224
Fax: 410-661-2224
Queries: 410-661-2224
Product: PC-Proof
Author: Intellect Systems
Address: P.O. Box 58213, Renton, WA 98058
Orders: 206-226-0429
Queries: 206-226-0429
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 98
Product: From Scratch
Author: Desktop Solutions
Address: 34 Inwood Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050
Orders: 800-242-4PSL
Queries: 516-944-3254
Product: VB-Dial
Author: Unique Software Productions
Address: Box 7609, Torrance, CA 90504
Orders: 310-329-2672
Queries: 310-329-2672
Product: Portfolio Manager
Author: Shane Software Int'l
th
Address: 107 17 Court, Sequim, WA 98382
Orders: 800-742-6303
Queries: 206-681-2402
Product: QCOPY
Author: BayDee Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 25, Beaconsfield, Quebec H9W 5T6, CANADA
Orders: 514-457-1631
Fax: 514-457-1631
Queries: 514-457-1631
Products: Dollars and Dinosaurs, Hebrew-Edit
Author: Right to Left Software
Address: 3332 Yonge Street, P.O.Box 94034, Toronto, Ont. M4N
3R1 CANADA
Orders: 416-489-7440
Fax: 416-489-6654
Queries: 416-489-7440
Product: Time and Mail Coordinator
Author: Specific Applications Software
Address: P.O. Box 6146, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Orders: 612-724-7499
Queries: 612-724-7499
Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm)
Author: IN/QUEST, LLC
Address: 3140-K S. Peoria St, #200, Aurora, CO 80014-3155
Orders: 303-671-0800
Fax: 303-671-0559
Product: Personalized Training Diary-PTD
Author: Lake fFfips Software, Inc.
Address: PO Box 8904, New Haven, CT 06532-8904
Orders: 800-892-8391
Queries: 203-933-9321
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 99
Product: EnvAddress for Windows
Author: Hans Conzett
Address: Birraecherstr. 34, 8966 Oberwil-Lieli SWITZERLAND
Orders: ++41 77 62 41 13
Queries: ++41 77 62 41 13
Product: Textshot
Author: McAdams Associates
Address: P.O. Box 835505, Richardson, TX 75083-5505
Products: Business Plan Master (IBM), Business Plan Master (Mac),
Propose It! (Mac), Propose It! (PC)
Author: Grand Universal
Address: P.O. Box 4118, Whitefish, MT 59937
Orders: 406-862-1280
Queries: 406-862-1280
Product: MoonLite
Author: Centre for Commercial Innovation (CCI)
Address: P.O. Box 286, 6800 AG Arnhem, HOLLAND
Fax: +31-20.6763706
Products: FileBUDDY, PrinterBUDDY
Author: Lenard Dean
Address: Box 73094, Woodbine Postal Outlet, Calgary, Alberta
T2W 6E0, CANADA
Product: Crossdown
Author: CROSSDOWN
Address: 133 Akron Street Rochester, NY 14609-7618
Orders: 716-482-8092
Queries: 716-482-8092
Products: MLR's Checking Routine, MLR's Private Library Routine,
MLR's Public Library Routine, MLR's Records of the Realm, My
Little Realm's Calling Cards, My Little Realm's Charging, My
Little Realm's Read More, My Little Realm's Savings
Author: My Little Realm
Address: 22 Church Street #103, Suite 376, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Queries: 201-529-8318
Product: PC Chart
Author: Guru Systems Ltd.
Address: 3873 Airport Way, Box 9754, Bellingham, WA 98227-9754
Orders: 604-299-1010
Fax: 604-291-9487
Queries: 604-299-1010
Product: PowerInstall
Author: William S. Ataras III
Address: 1125 Balclutha Dr. #K108, Foster City, CA 94404
Orders: 800-2424-PSL
Queries: 408-648-3662
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 100
Products: 2000+ Pacemaker Tracking System, Bloodborne Pathogen
Program, Capital Equipment Request Track, Child Protection
System, Disciplinary Actions, ECHO Cardiology Lab,
Electromyography Laboratory, Emergency Flight System, ETS,
Linen Management, Media Management Information, Parking
Registration System, Pest Control System, Preventive
Maintenance, Public Safety Incident Tracking, Purchasing
System, Quetzal Scheduling, Radiology Scheduling, Sell More
Software, Sickle Cell System, Surgical Case Cart System,
Urodynamics Lab, Worker's Compensation System
Author: Droege Computing Services, Inc.
Address: 1816 Front Street, Suite 130, Durham, NC 27705
Orders: 919-383-9749
Fax: 919-382-7422
Queries: 919-383-9749
Product: MAPIT
Author: Allison Software
Address: 166 Shady Lane, Apollo, PA 15613
Orders: 412-727-2198
Queries: 412-727-2198
Products: EVA, MYMIQ, PRO$TOCK, PROMASTER, QMU
Author: Gateway Software
Address: 1230 Market Street, Ste 402, San Francisco, CA 94102
Orders: 415-885-0593
Queries: 415-885-0593
Product: DIMANAGE
Author: D I Management Corporation
Address: PO Box 429152, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Queries: 513-831-4122
Products: Bible Challenge, Book of Changes, By the Numbers,
Citizen, Cliche Finder, Creativity Package, Crystal Ball,
Curses!, Fortune Teller, Geomancy, Hard at Work, I.Q.
Challenge, LoveDOS, Maillist / M-Label, Mayan Calendar, NAG,
Penname, Personal Tarot, Poetry Generator, Recap, Richard
Webster's Aura Reading, Richard Webster's Numerology,
Soothsayer aka Oracle, Workbase, Wynter Stone's I Ching, Your
ESP Test
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Address: P.O. Box 8059, Mission Hills, CA 91346
Orders: 800-242-4775
Fax: 818-366-1737
Products: Book Librarian, Household Register, SoundMasterDb,
Video Librarian
Author: TurboSystemsCo
Address: P.O. Box 965368, Marietta, GA 30066
Orders: 800-257-7221
Fax: 404-591-4988
Queries: 404-516-8575
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 101
Products: PeeWee(tm) for Boy Scout Troops, PeeWee(tm) for Cub
Scout Packs
Author: SoftIdeas
Address: P.O. Box 430049, Houston, TX 77243-0049
Orders: 713-467-3126
Queries: 713-467-3126
Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm)
Author: Just Excellent Software, Inc.
Address: 220 High View Lane, Suite 202, Media, PA 19063
Orders: 215-565-7780
Queries: 215-565-7780
Product: Zephyr
Author: Ward Mundy Software
Address: 4160 Club Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319
Orders: 404-237-9420
Fax: 404-237-1167
Queries: 404-237-9420
Product: Find Area Code (FAC)
Author: Mountain Data Systems
Address: 8531 East Dry Creek Place, Englewood, CO 80112-2701
Orders: 303-773-8733
Fax: 303-773-8736
Queries: 303-773-8733
Product: COM-AND
Author: CABER Software
Address: P.O. Box 3607 MDSE MART, Chicago, IL 60657-0607
Orders: 310-439-6104
Fax: 312-477-0925
Queries: 310-439-6104
Products: Directory Freedom, the last word
Author: Bit Masons Consulting
Address: 3205 Windsor Ridge Dr., Westboro, MA 01581
Orders: 508-898-3321
Queries: 508-898-3321
Product: ImgFun
Author: Speedy Software
Address: 173 Franklin Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91775
Orders: 800-2424-PSL
Fax: 818-282-8018
Queries: 818-282-8018
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 102
Product: Q&A Study Aid
Author: Quid Pro Quo Software
Address: P.O. Box 1248, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1248
Product: SOFF BALLS
Author: CompuTater Software
Address: 2809 Lordshire Road, Madison, WI 53719
Orders: 608-271-1586
Queries: 608-271-1586
Products: BOOKLET-SCREEN, Smart10
Author: Sympathetic Software
Address: 9531 Telhan Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Products: DB2DOC, DB2PRG, QQUERY (All Fox versions)
Author: Carlos Berguido
Address: 1722 Capella Court, Petaluma, CA 94954
Orders: 707-762-9067
Queries: 707-762-9067
Products: Drag And View, Drag And Zip
Author: Canyon Software
Address: 1537 Fourth Street, Suite 131, San Rafael, CA 94901
Orders: 415-453-9779
Fax: 415-459-4904
Queries: 415-453-9779
Products: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK, DARN! Don't Forget!, Programmer's
SUPER-MAINT
Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc.
Address: PO Box 238, Lansing, NY 14882-0238
Orders: 607-533-4685
Fax: 607-533-4685
Queries: 607-533-4685
Products: PrintPlus, Sleek, WordSmart
Author: Lambert Klein
Address: PO Box 611, Wayne, MI 48184
Queries: 313-326-1583
Products: Lecture, PCFDial, Qanalyst
Author: Barn Owl Software
Address: P.O. Box 1115, O'Fallon, IL 62269
Orders: 800-242-4775
Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa
Fax: 618-632-2339
Queries: 618-632-7345
Products: Approved Vendor Requirements, ASP BBS Membership
Application, ASP Catalog for BBSs, ASP Catalog for CompuServe,
ASP Catalog for GEnie, ASP Catalog for Windows & OS/2, ASP List
of Approved BBSs, ASP List of Approved Vendors, How to join as
Appendix A, "Author addresses" 103
a "beta" author, IBM PC Author Application, Information about
copyrights, MacIntosh Author Application
Author: Association of Shareware Professionals
Address: 545 Grover Rd., Muskegon MI 49442
Fax: 616-788-2765
Queries: 616-788-5131
Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 104
Appendix B
Vendor addresses
This appendix lists each ASP-approved disk vendor. These
vendors have agreed to abide by ethical standards when offering
shareware.
Austin ProSoft
Address: 5555 N LAMAR SUITE K-108, AUSTIN TX 78756
Phone: 512-465-8171
Droege Computing Services, Inc.
Address: 1816 FRONT STREET SUITE 130, DURHAM NC 27705
Phone: 919-383-9749
Egres Systems Inc
Address: 2 ICKER AVE, SOUTH RIVER NJ 08882
Phone: 908-651-1133
En Linea
Address: TENANCINGO NO 428 COL MITRAS CENTRO, MONTERREY NUEVO
LEON 64460 MEXICO
Phone: 91 83 467505
FamilyWare
Address: 2306 CARROLL GROVE DRIVE, TAMPA FL 33612
Phone: 813-933-8836
Nane Juergensen
Address: ALPENSTRASSE 52, 8038 GROEBENZELL WEST GERMANY
Nuver Consultants
Address: DORTHERWEG 31, 7214 PS EPSE NETHERLANDS
Phone: 5759-4545
Software Concepts
Address: 3130 N. Arazona Ave., Suite 105, CHANDLER AZ 85224
Phone: 602-545-9321
The All Business Software Catalog, Inc
Address: 315-G SOUTH WESTGATE DRIVE, GREENSBORO NC 27407
Phone: 919-292-4820
Williams Software Corporation
Address: 14761 PEARL ROAD STE 309, STRONGSVILLE OH 44136
Phone: 216-225-2340
Your-Way Shareware
Address: PO BOX 1009, PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
Phone: 518-562-8124
Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 105
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.
Back Alley BBS
Address: 524 CHURCH ST, NEENAH WI 54956
BBS Phone: 414-722-4774 9600
Deep Cove BBS
Address: PO BOX 45504, SUNNYSIDE MALL PO, SURREY BC V4A 9N3
CANADA
BBS Phone: 604-536-5885
iLink Information Service
Address: Flt D, 20/F, Blk 6, Phase 2, Belvedere Garden, TSUEN
WAN HONG KONG HONG KONG
BBS Phone: 852-414-9393
LeCar BBS
Address: 1618 COMMERCE ST, WELLSVILLE OH 43968
BBS Phone: 216-532-2122
LeRoy's Domain BBS
Address: RR2 CENTREVILLE, KINGS CO. NS B0P 1J0 CANADA
BBS Phone: 902-679-6443
Magnus Computing BBS
Address: 558A BALTIMORE PIKE STE 405, BEL AIR MD 21014
BBS Phone: 410-893-4786
Psychobabble
Address: 481 CYPRESS LANE J-179, GREENVILLE MS 38701
BBS Phone: 601-332-9453
Random Walk Investment BBS
Address: 1202 MISSISSAUGA ROAD, MISSISSAUGA ON L5H 2J2 CANADA
BBS Phone: 416-274-2381
Sharpenit! RBBS
Address: 65 VALENTINE STREET, AGAWAM MA 01001
BBS Phone: 413-786-4706
Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 106
Southern Star BBS
Address: c/o Axonn Corp #202, 101 W ROBERT E LEE BLVD, NEW
ORLEANS LA 70124
BBS Phone: 504-885-5928
The Cannon Cocker
Address: 200 W VOLANT ST, HUBERT NC 28539
BBS Phone: 919-326-7839
The Cess Pool BBS
Address: 320 N CATHERINE AVE, LAGRANGE PARK IL 60525
BBS Phone: 708-352-9231
The CrossRoads BBS
Address: 211 E DELEWARE PLACE # 1604, CHICAGO IL 60611
BBS Phone: 312-743-5439
The Hotline PCBoard
st
Address: 511 141 AVE SE #43, BELLEVUE WA 98007
BBS Phone: 206-644-1882
The Pet Shop
Address: 9005 IVEY ST, SPRING LAKE NC 28390
BBS Phone: 919-497-2963
The Radio Wave BBS
Address: PO BOX 1023, DELRAN NJ 08075
BBS Phone: 609-764-0812
The Swap Shop BBS
Address: 1103 W 11TH STREET, COFFEYVILLE KS 67337
BBS Phone: 316-251-7460
The Vault BBS
Address: 210 N SEFFNER AVE, MARION OH 43302
Time Slice BBS
Address: c/o Direct Tek Systems, Ltd, 1350-9 LINCOLN AVE,
HOLBROOK NY 11741
BBS Phone: 516-981-1264
Uncle Wally's Place
Address: PO BOX 582, SEABROOK TX 77586-0582
BBS Phone: 713-334-1136
ValueComm BBS
Address: 1220 S PARKER RD #240, DENVER CO 80231
BBS Phone: 303-388-0336
War on Virus BBS
Address: PO BOX 5-121, BANGKOK 10330 THAILAND
BBS Phone: 662-255-5981
Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 107
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: Book of Changes
Author: R.K. West Consulting
I CHING fortunes and philosophy.
Product: Dad's Choice
Author: Motes Educational Software
Children's math and graphics program.
Product: DiZkND
Author: Unicorn Software Limited
THE DiZk cataloger for NDOS.
Product: Home Money Manager II (and I)
Author: HomeCraft Software
Home checkbook and budgeting.
Product: Penname
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Helps writers come up with names.
Product: PrinterBUDDY
Author: Lenard Dean
A setup utility for all printers.
Product: Soothsayer aka Oracle
Author: R.K. West Consulting
Tarot and I Ching.
Product: Stardial
Author: GTX Software
AutoDialer For Galaxy/Starlink Service.
Product: Your Financial Advisor
Author: HomeCraft Software
Loan and finacial calculations.
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 108
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.
2000+ Pacemaker Tracking System 1.0b (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
Application Label Generator 1.0 (12-19-92) MyLife Software
Approved Vendor Requirements n/a (06-10-92) Association of
Shareware Professionals
ASP BBS Membership Application n/a (05-21-92) Association of
Shareware Professionals
ASP Catalog for BBSs n/a (01-01-80) Association of Shareware
Professionals
ASP Catalog for CompuServe n/a (01-01-80) Association of
Shareware Professionals
ASP Catalog for GEnie n/a (01-01-80) Association of Shareware
Professionals
ASP Catalog for Windows & OS/2 n/a (01-01-80) Association of
Shareware Professionals
ASP List of Approved BBSs n/a (01-01-80) Association of
Shareware Professionals
ASP List of Approved Vendors n/a (01-01-80) Association of
Shareware Professionals
The Beta Test Program 2.6 (12-20-92) MyLife Software
Bible Challenge 1.0a (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Bloodborne Pathogen Program 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
Book Librarian 1.5s (10-05-92) TurboSystemsCo
Bookbild Pamphlet Publisher 1.0 (10-01-92) Science Translations
BOOKLET-SCREEN 1.8 (10-23-91) Sympathetic Software
Business Plan Master (IBM) 2.1 (11-26-92) Grand Universal
Business Plan Master (Mac) 2.5 (12-15-92) Grand Universal
By the Numbers 4.54 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Capital Equipment Request Track 1.1 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
CATALOG-ON-A-DISK 3.00 (11-26-92) EmmaSoft Software Company,
Inc.
Child Protection System 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
Citizen 3.1 (01-01-90) R.K. West Consulting
Cliche Finder 1.7 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
The Collector 2.0 (11-19-92) MyLife Software
COM-AND 2.9 (12-09-92) CABER Software
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 109
Creativity Package 3.2 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Crossdown 2.8 (10-24-92) CROSSDOWN
Crystal Ball 3.2 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Curses! 2.2a (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
DARN! Don't Forget! 3.00 (07-12-90) EmmaSoft Software Company,
Inc.
DB2DOC 2.2 (12-08-92) Carlos Berguido
DB2PRG 2.2 (12-08-92) Carlos Berguido
DIMANAGE 3.0 (10-15-91) D I Management Corporation
Directory Freedom 4.60 (12-20-92) Bit Masons Consulting
Disciplinary Actions 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
Dollars and Dinosaurs 1.0b (12-24-92) Right to Left Software
Drag And View 1.0 (12-23-92) Canyon Software
Drag And Zip 1.8 (10-01-92) Canyon Software
ECHO Cardiology Lab 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
Electromyography Laboratory 3.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
Emergency Flight System 3.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
EnvAddress for Windows 1.72 (12-25-92) Hans Conzett
ETS 3.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services, Inc.
EVA 1.20 (01-01-92) Gateway Software
FileBUDDY 3.01 (12-23-92) Lenard Dean
Find Area Code (FAC) 1.71 (12-01-92) Mountain Data Systems
Fortune Teller 4.1 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
From Scratch 1.11 (12-10-92) Desktop Solutions
General Purpose System Analyzer 2.11 (11-15-92) COBOL
Maintenance Technologies
Geomancy 4.5a (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Graphcat Clip Art Cataloger 2.1 (10-01-92) Science Translations
Hard at Work 1.3 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Hebrew-Edit 1.0 (12-01-92) Right to Left Software
Household Register 3.1s (12-22-92) TurboSystemsCo
How to join as a "beta" author n/a (11-27-89) Association of
Shareware Professionals
I.Q. Challenge 2.0b (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
IBM PC Author Application n/a (11-14-92) Association of
Shareware Professionals
ImgFun 1.00 (12-15-92) Speedy Software
Information about copyrights n/a (04-29-90) Association of
Shareware Professionals
the last word 1.00 (11-25-90) Bit Masons Consulting
Lecture 1.02 (12-14-92) Barn Owl Software
The Letterhead Kit (DOS ed.) 2.0 (10-01-92) Science Translations
The Letterhead Kit (Windows ed) 2.0 (10-01-92) Science
Translations
Linen Management 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services, Inc.
LoveDOS 1.4 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
MacIntosh Author Application n/a (09-03-92) Association of
Shareware Professionals
Maillist / M-Label 5.4a (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
MAPIT 1.0A (12-01-92) Allison Software
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 110
Mayan Calendar 3.62 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Media Management Information 3.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
MLR's Checking Routine 2.0 (11-15-92) My Little Realm
MLR's Private Library Routine 2.0 (11-15-92) My Little Realm
MLR's Public Library Routine 2.0 (11-01-92) My Little Realm
MLR's Records of the Realm 2.0 (11-15-92) My Little Realm
MoonLite 2.1 (12-02-92) Centre for Commercial Innovation (CCI)
My Little Realm's Calling Cards 2.0 (11-15-92) My Little Realm
My Little Realm's Charging 2.0 (11-01-92) My Little Realm
My Little Realm's Read More 2.0 (10-01-92) My Little Realm
My Little Realm's Savings 2.0 (11-15-92) My Little Realm
MYMIQ 1.10 (12-01-92) Gateway Software
NAG 1.0 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Parking Registration System 1.1 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
PC Chart 1.4 (01-01-92) Guru Systems Ltd.
PC-Proof 1.5 (11-27-92) Intellect Systems
PCFDial 1.05 (05-26-92) Barn Owl Software
pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) 3.01 (12-25-92) Just Excellent
Software, Inc.
PeeWee(tm) for Boy Scout Troops 1.30 (05-15-92) SoftIdeas
PeeWee(tm) for Cub Scout Packs 1.30 (05-15-92) SoftIdeas
Personal Tarot 2.61 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Personalized Training Diary-PTD 2.10 (11-01-92) Lake fFfips
Software, Inc.
Pest Control System 1.1 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
Poetry Generator 2.3 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Portfolio Manager 4.2 (12-07-92) Shane Software Int'l
PowerInstall 1.40 (12-01-92) William S. Ataras III
Preventive Maintenance 1.1 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
PrintPlus 6.4 (07-30-92) Lambert Klein
PRO$TOCK 2.00 (12-01-92) Gateway Software
Programmer's SUPER-MAINT 3.00 (05-01-92) EmmaSoft Software
Company, Inc.
PROMASTER 3.06 (12-01-92) Gateway Software
Propose It! (Mac) 2.0 (12-15-92) Grand Universal
Propose It! (PC) 2.0 (11-26-92) Grand Universal
PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) 1.30 (12-22-92) IN/QUEST, LLC
Public Safety Incident Tracking 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
Purchasing System 2.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services, Inc.
Q&A Study Aid 4.00 (12-01-92) Quid Pro Quo Software
Qanalyst 2.05 (09-19-90) Barn Owl Software
QCOPY 4.0 (08-01-92) BayDee Inc.
QMU 3.10 (12-01-92) Gateway Software
QQUERY (All Fox versions) 2.10E (08-01-91) Carlos Berguido
Quetzal Scheduling 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
Radiology Scheduling 2.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
Recap 3.0a (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 111
Richard Webster's Aura Reading 3.0 (01-01-93) R.K. West
Consulting
Richard Webster's Numerology 3.0 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Sell More Software 4.0 (12-01-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
Sickle Cell System 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services,
Inc.
Sleek 3.0 (12-01-92) Lambert Klein
Smart10 1.8 (10-06-91) Sympathetic Software
SOFF BALLS 4.1 (08-10-92) CompuTater Software
SoundMasterDb 2.02s (09-14-92) TurboSystemsCo
Surgical Case Cart System 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
Textshot 3.0 (12-13-92) McAdams Associates
Time and Mail Coordinator 1.3 (11-30-92) Specific Applications
Software
Urodynamics Lab 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing Services, Inc.
VB-Dial 2.0 (11-01-92) Unique Software Productions
Video Librarian 3.52s (03-23-92) TurboSystemsCo
The Vocabulator 3.10 (11-11-92) Blue Bull Software
WinUpD8R 2.1 (12-17-92) Open Windows
WordSmart 1.0 (11-01-92) Lambert Klein
Workbase 3.61 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Worker's Compensation System 1.0 (05-29-92) Droege Computing
Services, Inc.
Wynter Stone's I Ching 1.0 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Your ESP Test 1.1 (01-01-93) R.K. West Consulting
Zephyr 4.0 (12-20-92) Ward Mundy Software
Appendix F, "Supporting Members" 112
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 113
Index
92 Bit Masons Consulting 7,
2000+ Pacemaker Tracking 88, 101
System 45, 100 Bloodborne Pathogen
80286 utilities See: Program 45, 100
Utilities, Hardware Blue Bull Software 66, 97
utilities, 286/386/486 Book Librarian 72, 100
utilities Book of Changes 100, 107
80386 utilities See: Bookbild Pamphlet
Utilities, Hardware Publisher 24, 97
utilities, 286/386/486 BOOKLET-SCREEN 12, 102
utilities Business Plan Master (IBM)
80486 utilities See: 43, 99
Utilities, Hardware Business Plan Master (Mac)
utilities, 286/386/486 43, 99
utilities By the Numbers 74, 100
A C
Allison Software 71, 100 CABER Software 36, 101
Application Label Canyon Software 10, 17,
Generator 95, 97 102
Approved Vendor Capital Equipment Request
Requirements 91, 103 Track 45, 100
ASP Carlos Berguido 32, 102
ombudsman 90 CATALOG-ON-A-DISK 53, 102
ASP BBS Membership Centre for Commercial
Application 91, 103 Innovation (CCI) 22, 99
ASP Catalog for BBSs 91, Child Protection System
103 45, 100
ASP Catalog for CompuServe Citizen 12, 100
91, 103 Cliche Finder 20, 100
ASP Catalog for GEnie 92, COBOL Maintenance
103 Technologies 60, 97
ASP Catalog for Windows & COM-AND 36, 101
OS/2 92, 103 CompuServe 90, 92
ASP List of Approved BBSs CompuTater Software 82,
92, 103 102
ASP List of Approved Creativity Package 21, 100
Vendors 93, 103 CROSSDOWN 89, 99
Association of Shareware Crossdown 89, 99
Professionals 91, 92, Crystal Ball 74, 100
93, 94, 103 Curses! 87, 100
B D
Barn Owl Software 14, 40, D I Management Corporation
55, 102 52, 100
BayDee Inc. 8, 98 Dad's Choice 107
BBSs 91 DARN! Don't Forget! 15,
Bible Challenge 88, 100 102
Index 114
DB2DOC 32, 102 Hans Conzett 28, 99
DB2PRG 32, 102 Hard at Work 86, 100
Desktop Solutions 78, 98 Hebrew-Edit 66, 98
DIMANAGE 52, 100 Home Money Manager II (and
Directory Freedom 7, 101 I) 107
Disciplinary Actions 46, HomeCraft Software 107
100 Household Register 72, 100
DiZkND 107 How to join as a "beta"
Dollars and Dinosaurs 63, author 93, 103
98
Drag And View 10, 102 I
Drag And Zip 17, 102 I.Q. Challenge 88, 100
Droege Computing Services IBM PC Author Application
Inc. 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 93, 103
50, 51, 53, 67, 100 ImgFun 70, 101
IN/QUEST
E LLC 44, 98
ECHO Cardiology Lab 46, Information about
100 copyrights 94, 103
Electromyography Intellect Systems 20, 97
Laboratory 46, 100
Emergency Flight System J
47, 100 Just Excellent Software
EmmaSoft Software Company Inc. 18, 101
Inc. 15, 53, 61, 102
EnvAddress for Windows 28, L
99 Lake fFfips Software
ETS 47, 100 Inc. 79, 98
EVA 37, 100 Lambert Klein 9, 10, 11,
102
F Lecture 55, 102
FileBUDDY 9, 99 Lenard Dean 9, 99, 107
Find Area Code (FAC) 34, Linen Management 47, 100
101 LoveDOS 86, 100
Fortune Teller 75, 100
From Scratch 78, 98 M
MacIntosh Author
G Application 94, 103
Gateway Software 37, 38, Maillist / M-Label 29, 100
100 MAPIT 71, 100
General Purpose System Mayan Calendar 75, 100
Analyzer 60, 97 McAdams Associates 13, 99
GEnie 92 MCGA utilities See:
Geomancy 83, 100 Utilities, Hardware
Grand Universal 20, 21, utilities, Screen
43, 99 utilities, EGA/VGA
Graphcat Clip Art Media Management
Cataloger 24, 97 Information 48, 100
GTX Software 107 Memory utilities See:
Guru Systems Ltd. 56, 99 Utilities, Hardware
utilities, CPU & memory
H utilities
Handicapped See: MLR's Checking Routine 57,
Utilities, Special needs 99
Index 115
MLR's Private Library Personalized Training
Routine 73, 99 Diary-PTD 79, 98
MLR's Public Library Pest Control System 48,
Routine 65, 99 100
MLR's Records of the Realm Poetry Generator 22, 100
73, 99 Portfolio Manager 58, 98
MoonLite 22, 99 PowerInstall 61, 99
Motes Educational Software Preventive Maintenance 49,
107 100
Mountain Data Systems 34, PrinterBUDDY 99, 107
101 PrintPlus 11, 102
My Little Realm 30, 57, PRO$TOCK 37, 100
58, 65, 67, 73, 99 Programmer's SUPER-MAINT
My Little Realm's Calling 61, 102
Cards 30, 99 PROMASTER 38, 100
My Little Realm's Charging Propose It! (Mac) 20, 99
57, 99 Propose It! (PC) 21, 99
My Little Realm's Read PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) 44, 98
More 67, 99 Public Safety Incident
My Little Realm's Savings Tracking 49, 100
58, 99 Purchasing System 49, 100
MyLife Software 72, 95, 97
MYMIQ 37, 100 Q
Q&A Study Aid 65, 102
N Qanalyst 40, 102
NAG 86, 100 QCOPY 8, 98
NDOS See: Utilities, QMU 38, 100
Software tools, For 4DOS QQUERY (All Fox versions)
Norton's NDOS See: 32, 102
Utilities, Software Quetzal Scheduling 67, 100
tools, For 4DOS Quid Pro Quo Software 65,
102
O
Open Windows 8, 97 R
Optical character R.K. West Consulting 12,
recognition See: 20, 21, 22, 29, 31, 74,
Graphics, Business 75, 76, 77, 83, 86, 87,
applications, OCR 88, 100, 107
applications Radiology Scheduling 50,
100
P RAM utilities See:
Parking Registration Utilities, Hardware
System 48, 100 utilities, CPU & memory
PC Chart 56, 99 utilities
PC-Proof 20, 97 Recap 31, 100
PCFDial 14, 102 Restore See: Utilities,
pE - The "perfect" File utilities, Backup/
Editor(tm) 18, 101 restore
PeeWee(tm) for Boy Scout Richard Webster's Aura
Troops 81, 101 Reading 76, 100
PeeWee(tm) for Cub Scout Richard Webster's
Packs 81, 101 Numerology 77, 100
Penname 100, 107 Right to Left Software 63,
Personal Tarot 76, 100 66, 98
Index 116
S TurboSystemsCo 72, 80, 100
Science Translations 24,
25, 97 U
Sell More Software 53, 100 Unicorn Software Limited
Shane Software Int'l 58, 107
98 Unique Software
Sickle Cell System 50, 100 Productions 14, 98
Sleek 9, 102 Urodynamics Lab 51, 100
Smart10 79, 102
SOFF BALLS 82, 102 V
Soft fonts See: Utilities, VB-Dial 14, 98
Printer utilities VGA utilities See:
SoftIdeas 81, 101 Utilities, Hardware
Soothsayer aka Oracle 100, utilities, Screen
107 utilities, EGA/VGA
SoundMasterDb 80, 100 Video Librarian 80, 100
Specific Applications
Software 15, 98 W
Speedy Software 70, 101 Ward Mundy Software 28,
Stardial 107 101
Surgical Case Cart System William S. Ataras III 61,
50, 100 99
Sympathetic Software 12, Windows software 8, 10,
79, 102 14, 17, 26, 29, 55, 78
WinUpD8R 8, 97
T WordSmart 10, 102
Textshot 13, 99 Workbase 31, 100
The Beta Test Program 95, Worker's Compensation
97 System 51, 100
The Collector 72, 97 Wynter Stone's I Ching 77,
the last word 88, 101 100
The Letterhead Kit (DOS
ed.) 25, 97 Y
The Letterhead Kit Your ESP Test 77, 100
(Windows ed) 25, 97 Your Financial Advisor 107
The Vocabulator 66, 97
Time and Mail Coordinator Z
15, 98 Zephyr 28, 101
Trojan horse See:
Utilities, Security
programs