i 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 Chapter 2: Utilities 6 2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1.1 Disk cataloging . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2.2 File conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2.3 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.3 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.3.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.2 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.3.2.1 HP DeskJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.3.2.2 HP LaserJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.3.3 Envelope addressers . . . . . . . . . . 16 2.4 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2.4.1 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 18 2.4.2 Configuration utilities . . . . . . . . 18 2.5 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2.5.1 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2.5.2 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2.5.3 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2.5.3.1 Rolodex programs . . . . . . . . . 21 2.5.4 Notepads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2.5.5 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 22 2.6 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 23 2.6.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 2.6.2 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2.6.3 Combined MS/FMs . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2.6.4 MS/FMs for developers . . . . . . . . . 25 2.7 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2.7.1 Virus/Trojan detectors . . . . . . . . . 26 2.8 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2.8.1 For Sidekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2.8.1.1 Sidekick Plus specific . . . . . . 28 2.8.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter 3: Writing applications 30 3.1 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 3.2 Document boilerplates . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 3.3 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . . 31 ii Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 32 4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chapter 5: Database applications 34 5.1 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . . 34 5.2 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.3 Freeform/text database managers . . . . . . . 36 5.4 Keypunch programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 5.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 5.5.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 37 5.5.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 6: Data 38 6.1 Zip codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chapter 7: Communications 39 7.1 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . . . 39 7.1.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7.2 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . . 39 7.2.1 Phone bill analyzers . . . . . . . . . . 40 Chapter 8: Business 41 8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . . 41 8.1.2 Payroll systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 8.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 8.3 Project bidding & costing . . . . . . . . . . 44 8.4 Client management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 8.5 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . . 46 8.5.1 Legal & law enforcement . . . . . . . . 46 8.5.2 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 8.5.3 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 8.6 Training aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 8.6.1 Lecturing programs . . . . . . . . . . . 49 8.7 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 8.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Chapter 9: Finances 51 9.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . . 51 9.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 9.2.1 Finances & budgets . . . . . . . . . . . 53 9.2.2 Checkbook managers . . . . . . . . . . . 54 9.3 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Chapter 10: Engineering 56 10.1 Industrial engineering . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Chapter 11: Mathematics 73 11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Chapter 12: Programming 74 12.1 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 12.1.1 BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 12.1.2 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 iii 12.1.3 Pascal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 12.2 `Make' utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 12.3 Hypertext/hypermedia . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 12.4 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Chapter 13: Education 77 13.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 13.2 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 13.2.1 Operating system tutors . . . . . . . . 78 13.3 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 13.3.1 Gradebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 13.4 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 13.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 13.5.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 13.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Chapter 14: Graphics 83 14.1 Drawing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 14.2 CAD/CAM applications . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 14.3 Business applications . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Chapter 15: Home & hobby 85 15.1 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 15.2 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . . 89 15.3 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 15.4 Ham radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 15.5 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 15.5.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . . 94 15.6 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 15.7 Movies & video tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 15.8 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 15.9 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . . . 97 15.10 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 15.11 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Chapter 16: Religion & philosophy 99 16.1 The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 16.1.1 Bible programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 16.2 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Chapter 17: Games 100 17.1 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 17.2 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 17.3 Board games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 17.3.1 Mahjong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 17.4 Arcade games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 17.5 Card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 17.6 Non-card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 17.6.1 Solitaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 17.7 Star Trek & Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . 104 17.8 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 17.9 Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 17.10 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 17.11 Strategy/simulation . . . . . . . . . . . 109 iv 17.12 Puzzles, mix & match . . . . . . . . . . 110 Chapter 18: About shareware 111 18.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals . . . . . . 111 18.2 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Appendix A: Author addresses 116 Appendix B: Vendor addresses 126 Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 131 Appendix D: Retired shareware 135 Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 136 Index 142 ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) nd Updates to the 2 volume, 11th edition Published June 1, 1992 Copyright 1992 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. ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 4 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. 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 optional hardware & software. See above for more details. Author: name & phone number of the person or company offering this product. See Appendix A for detailed information about the person or company. Registration: 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 sometimes save money by "reading the fine print.") Some authors don't include shipping & handling fees in their prices. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 5 licenses; please contact the author for specific 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 (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it at no charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on CompuServe; FILENAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie. 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. 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. Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if something needs further explanation. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 6 Chapter 2 Utilities 2.1 Disk utilities Product: FOURU [***] Version: 2.0 (07-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: FOURU.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414-789-4532 to download it at no charge); FOURU.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Four Handy Utilities for your system. DD.EXE A quick color coded directory lister. FTREE.EXE Shows size of directories on your hard disk. TO.EXE Change Drive/Directory quickly. DFL.EXE Duplicate file finder. 2.1.1 Disk cataloging Product: Wssindex [***] Version: 5.21 (05-05-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM (512k recommended). Author: WSS Division of DDC, 617-275-1183 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Phone/mail support. Look for: WSSI521*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge). Download size: 300k Description: Builds a database of directory information from any size DOS disks. Extracts directory information from popular archive formats including ARC, ARJ, HYP, LBR, LZH, PAK, SDN, ZIP and ZOO. Image size and number of colors can be extracted from BMP, GIF, PCX and TIF files. Assign comments and categories to files and disks. Select files from the database by a variety of criteria, direct reports to screen, printer or disk. Database is kept in memory during operation for speed. Capacity 10-12,000 files. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 7 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities Product: HDTEST [***] Version: 5.35a (10-20-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 312k RAM. Author: Computer Counselors, Inc., 215-527-4408 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDTEST.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 142k Description: Allows thorough READ/WRITE testing of a hard disk partition or floppy disk without disturbing data on the disk. Data from a problem area is moved to a known good area, and the disk's FAT and directory entries are adjusted to preserve the structure of the file of which it is a part. Recognizes and tests large partitions created by MS/PC DOS 4.xx or 5.xx, as well as proprietary partitions created by SpeedStor or Disk Manager. Product: LK4.EXE [***] Version: 2.0 (10-20-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LK4.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LK4.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 33k Description: A fast file finder that searches across all hard drives or selected drives. User enters a string and it will search all hard drives for filenames containing the string. If LK4 is entered without a search string, it will search hard drives for duplicate filenames. When it completes the search, all located files are displayed in a window and the user may view, tag, or delete selected files. Users may also automatically change to the directory containing the selected file. Product: PocketD [***] Version: 1.66 (05-24-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: PocketWare Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, 2 years CIS/mail support, 3 free upgrades, bonus utilities. Look for: POCKETD.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-755 7357 to download it at no charge); POCKET.ZIP in GATEWAY forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 116k Description: This exceptionally powerful tool combines a convenient substitute for a DOS programming language with a colour directory listing program. Over 120 options(!), including file/ string/arch search, copy, template(s), file view, sorting, user Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8 menus, barchart summary, recursed disk analysis, environment var analysis & much more. 25k executable with 119k of indexed on-line help (optional). Excels at automated operations, e.g. daily backups, timed reminders and disk cataloging. Product: ToolBOX [***] Version: 1.2 (06-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: The Binary Toolshed, 403-278 2234 Registration: $30.00 Registration benefits: Support, bonus utilities. Look for: TBOX*.ZIP on BBSs; TBOX12.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 260k Description: The ToolBOX (TBOX) shell provides an improved interface to DOS functions. It allows access to normal DOS command line functions while adding an improved alternative - incorporating point-and-shoot operations, directory tree displays, text file views, and file management activities not available through DOS. A unique facility allows DOS command lines to reference files selected from a directory display. Easily configured, the ToolBOX provides a single platform for all your DOS operations. 2.2 File utilities 2.2.1 Backup/restore Product: Point & Shoot Backup/Restore [***] Version: 2.2 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, 384k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PSBR22.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 122k Description: Backup up to 1MB per minute! Provides safe, quick backups of hard disk files to floppy disks, and efficient restoration of backup disks to hard disk. Features include automatic disk formatting, extensive error checking, up to 10 user-defined backup configurations, multiple subdirectory definitions with or without trailing directories, optional disk formatting, file compression, and pattern matched file searches. Restore to another drive or directory and select individual files. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9 2.2.2 File conversion Product: dPerfect Merge [***] Version: 1.7 (05-11-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: Newdorf Research, 619-942-0688 Registration: $24.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, key to bypass initial screen, 90 days support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DPERF.ZIP in WPSGA forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 229k Description: Converts xBase compatible data (dBase III, Fox, Clipper, etc.) to Word Perfect secondary files for mail merge applications. Features record and field selection, and record sorting. Allows American/European date format. Converts European characters. Single- or multi-user. Prints summary sheets and creates setup files to automate the conversion. Includes interactive and batch versions, as well as Clipper object module. 2.2.3 File viewers See also: Writing applications (page 30). Product: FileBUDDY [***] Version: 1.00 (05-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. VGA monitor. Author: Lenard Dean Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: FB100.EXE on BBSs (call 403-285-4168 to download it at no charge); FB100.EXE in PICS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; FB100.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 14 on GEnie. Download size: 100k Description: A unique file viewer that combines 3 popular viewers into one program. Files of any size whether in ASCII, ARC, ARJ, LZH, PAK, or ZIP format may be viewed. If a VGA or SVGA video card is detected, BIF (binary), GIF, PCX, and TIF image files can also be viewed. Expanded or extended memory is supported when loading images. Other features include saving images to other image formats including EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) and printing images to a HP LaserJet (or compatible) printer. 2.3 Printer utilities See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 34). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10 Product: ON-SIDE [***] Version: 2.0 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. IBM or Epson graphics printer. Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932 Registration: $24.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of phone/fax/mail support, product discounts. Look for: ONSIDE.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at no charge); ONSIDE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 360k Description: Easy-to-use sideways printing program from the creators of File Express. Ten font styles included or create your own. Existing fonts can be edited using the font editor. On-screen drawing makes the process easy. Fonts can be magnified and stretched to over 25 sizes each. All aspects of printing can be controlled: print can be double struck for darker print, top and bottom can be set, character width and height can be varied and letter spacing controlled. Product: TSR Download [***] Version: 2.9b (09-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet printer, or HP DeskJet printer with RAM cartridge. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $45.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, phone support, bonus utility. Look for: TSRDL4.ZIP on BBSs; TSRDL*.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Memory resident soft font manager for LaserJet and DeskJet printers locates fonts automatically and displays them in English. Compresses LaserJet soft fonts to 1/6 their normal size. TSR Download pops up over any application program to allow easy font control. It even remembers what fonts are in your printer. Select or delete fonts, control line spacing plus much more. Requires 7K of RAM as a TSR or works from the command line. Full DOS & Windows 3.0 support. New scalable font support. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11 2.3.1 Printer control Product: EZSET [***] Version: 2.0 (05-18-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: McAdams Associates Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, one year phone/CompuServe/ mail support, bonus utilities. Look for: EZSET2.ZIP on BBSs; EZSET2.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 67k Description: This utility is designed to make it easy to access ALL of your printer's features, including those NOT available from the control panel. All you need to use it effectively is your printer's manual. Designed to make it EASY to send your printer's control codes from the command line or from inside batch files. In addition, printer strings can be customized to go automatically to any printer port, using any printer online return value. Product: PrinterBUDDY [***] Version: 2.01 (03-29-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Lenard Dean Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: PB201.EXE on BBSs (call 403-285-4168 to download it at no charge); PB201.EXE in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; PB201.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 48k Description: A utility that allows you to configure ANY type of printer using the printer's built-in commands and formatting codes. Easy to use yet very powerful. You can select printer configurations from a menu list or from the command line (useful in batch files). Completely customizable. In the TSR version, you can even define your own hot key and specify how the TSR will load into memory (ie. conventional, swap-to-EMS, or swap-to-disk). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12 2.3.2 Printer specific Product: Citizen [***] Version: 3.02 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Citizen MSP or Tribute printer, 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/ newsletter/mail support. Look for: CITI*.ZIP on BBSs; CTZN*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. 2.3.2.1 HP DeskJet Product: ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities [***] Version: 1.6 (05-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP DeskJet printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Phone support. Look for: DJFNT6.ZIP on BBSs; DJFNT6.ZIP in HP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Collection of 18 soft fonts for all models of HP DeskJet printers. Printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, PC Write, and Windows 3.0. Fonts include Helv & Roman 10 & 12 point medium/bold/italic, Script & Old English 8 & 10 point, Symbols 24 point, and Square 10 point 10 pitch. Utility programs for downloading and printing sample pages. Easy to use INSTALL program and new tutorial on soft fonts. Product: ESF's European DeskJet Fonts [***] Version: 1.2 (05-21-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP DeskJet printer with RAM cartridge. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Phone support. Look for: EDJFNT2.ZIP on BBSs; EDFNT2.ZI in HP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Description: A collection of 12 soft fonts that print in almost any western European language, including English, German, French, & Spanish. Includes Roman, Helv, and Garamond in 12 point m/b/i + 18 point bold all with the PC-8 symbol set. Also has utilities for downloading and sample page printing. Printer drivers for Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13 WordPerfect 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, and Windows are included. Now with easy install program and tutorial on soft fonts. 2.3.2.2 HP LaserJet Product: 4Shell for Windows [***] Version: 1.4 (03-17-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 4Print and 4Book from Korenthal Associates. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: One year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: 4SHELL.ZIP on BBSs; 4SHELL.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; 4SHELL.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 75k Description: This Windows 3.0 program lets you use the popular LaserJet and DeskJet utilities, 4Print and 4Book, under Windows. You *must* download the file 4PR410.ZIP (from Korenthal Associates) in order to use this program. 4Shell will allow you to select the options and build a "configuration" for both 4Print and 4Book and save the options as your default. Product: BOOKLET [***] Version: 3.8 (10-23-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLT38.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); BOOKLT.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 50k 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" on the right and left halves of both sides of the sheet turned sideways. Handles A4, LETTER, LEGAL, and EXEC paper. Also prints single sided. Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit the reduced size. Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows restart after jams or other printing failures. Command line interface. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14 Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN [***] Version: 1.5 (10-23-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLS15.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); BOOKLS.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 125k 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. Product: ESF's European LaserJet Fonts [***] Version: 1.2 (05-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet II printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Phone support. Look for: ELFNT2.ZIP on BBSs; ELFNT2.ZI in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: A collection of 12 soft fonts print in any western European language. They work on any HP LaserJet II or better printer and offer: English, German, French, Spanish, etc. Printer drivers are included for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, Ventura, and Windows 3.0. Utilites are included that will download the fonts and print sample sheets of them. All fonts have the PC-850 symbol set and include: Helv, Roman, & Garamond in 12 point medium/bold/italic + 18 point bold. New tutorial on fonts. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15 Product: ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util. [***] Version: 1.7 (05-25-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Phone support. Look for: LJFNT7.ZIP on BBSs; LJFNT7.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Collection of 24 soft fonts for HP LaserJet or compatible printers. Includes printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, Ventura, & Windows. Utility programs include DOWNLOAD, DISPFONT, & FONTINFO. Fonts include: Helv & Roman 10 & 12 point medium/bold/italic, Helv & Roman 18 pt bold, 12 pt Century Legal, Script, Flourish, 18 pt Broadway & Dingbats, 10 pt KeyCaps, 10 pt Greek, 12 & 14 pt Black Chan. Easy INSTALL program to unpack fonts and new tutorial on soft fonts. Product: ESF's Scalable LJ III Fonts [***] Version: 1.2 (05-25-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet III, IIIP, IIID, or IIIsi printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $49.50 Registration benefits: Phone support. Look for: LJ3FNT.ZIP on BBSs; LJ3FNT.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 234k Description: This package includes 8 scalable display soft fonts for the HP LaserJet III family of printers: Baha, Baha Bold, Cooper, Cooper Italic, Penior, Penior Bold, Rounded, & Rounded Bold. (Similar to: Bauhaus, Cooper Black, Peignot, & VAG Rounded.) It also has printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.1 & MS Word 5.X. Utility programs, DOWNLOAD- send fonts to your printer and MAPSCAL- print a sample sheet of a scalable font along with our standard INSTALL program make this an easy to use package. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16 2.3.3 Envelope addressers Product: GRAB Plus(r) [***] Version: 6.1 (09-20-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Any printer that will hold an envelope. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: GRAB*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; GRAB*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; GRAB*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 444k Description: This 6k TSR will capture the name and address from your favorite word processor and send it formatted to an envelope in your printer. Works on any printer that will hold an envelope or label. Uses special features of LaserJet, DeskJet, and PostScript printers. Prints the postal bar codes on your ZIP+4 zip codes in the address. Includes GRABDB, a database for storing thousands of names and addresses. Also includes LaserLabel, a powerful label printing program. Product: GRAB Plus(r) for Windows [***] Version: 1.5 (04-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Any printer that will hold an envelope. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: WINGRAB.ZIP on BBSs; WINGRA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; WINGRAB.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 388k Description: This is the Microsoft Windows version of the GRAB Plus(r) envelope addressing system. Prints the name and address from within your Windows application specially formatted for your printer. Prints postal barcodes on LaserJet, DeskJet, and PostScript printers. Comes with macros to attach to Word for Windows and Ami Professional. See GRAB Plus(r) in this catalog also. Use on multiple printers for both envelopes and labels. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17 2.4 System Utilities 2.4.1 Batch & macro utilities Product: Pro-Bat I [***] Version: 1.1 (04-25-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Mark Tigges, 604-926-0366 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, support, upgrade discounts. Look for: PBAT.EXE on BBSs (call 604-277-9970 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Description: This program has revolutionized the way complex batch files are built. It gives you the power to create batch files with chaining screens, graphic screen layout, keyboard input acceptance and informational prompting. Lets you draw boxs set screen colors and create menues. There is even a handsome graphics menu screen you can integrate into your batch files. Though it takes some time to learn, the results are the most professional batch files possible. 2.4.2 Configuration utilities Product: DasBOOT! [***] Version: 1.60 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: WHEEL Games Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: 90 days support, disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DASBOT.ZIP in FSFORUM forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 54k Description: This menu program lets the user select between several sets of CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. A very handy utility program to help you get the maximum amount of memory for using flight simulators or other memory hungry programs and then allows an easy way to restore your normal day-to-day configuration. Compatible with Stacker and Delayed-Write disk caches. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 19 2.5 Desktop utilities 2.5.1 Calculators Product: EVAL [***] Version: 1.0 (01-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: McAdams Associates Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, one year phone/CompuServe/ mail support, bonus utility. Look for: EVAL1.ZIP on BBSs; EVAL1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 34k Description: A pop-up TSR four-function floating point calculator/expression evaluator that also converts between number bases. Allows results to be output to the running application. Great for doing quick calculations when writing or for programmers! EVAL uses 32K memory. 2.5.2 Clocks Product: PCCLOCK [***] Version: 2.15 (08-17-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 1200bps modem. Author: Michael J. Sadaway Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disk, CompuServe/ GEnie/mail support, free upgrades. Look for: PCCLK*.ZIP on BBSs; PCK*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; PCCLK*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 81k Description: Quickly and accurately sets your PC's clock/calendar by modem by calling the NIST (formerly NBS) atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado, and displays the date and time in big, bold digits in your choice of built-in designs or ones you create yourself. Easy to use and fun to watch, Boardwatch Magazine called it "charming from front to back." Also features a 6-digit display, 12- and 24-hour modes, manual setting, chime, and alarm. 2.5.3 Phone dialers See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 39). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 20 Product: Little Black Book [***] Version: 4.00 (05-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor, hard disk, modem. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LBB400.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LBB400.ZIP in ZNT:TIPS forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 102k Description: A full featured address book manager. You can maintain personal and business records, limited only by available disk space. LBB will function as a command line telephone dialer or can be made resident for easy use. LBB will print a pocket sized directory that can easily be carried with you. Context sensitive help available at the touch of a key. LBB supports international dialing codes. Mouse supported. Maintains index on company and name. Printer support dot matrix and laser. Product: PCFDial [***] Version: 1.04 (01-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; Hayes modem. Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Registration: $19.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick-reference card, 31/2' & 51/4' master disks, 30-day return policy (no questions asked), one year of voice/fax/newsletter support. Look for: PCFD-104.ZIP on BBSs; PCFDIL.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; PCFD-103.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 150k 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. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 21 2.5.3.1 Rolodex programs Product: dbDIAL(tm) [***] Version: 1.02 (01-06-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, 640k RAM. Hayes modem recommended. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: DBD-?.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; DBD-?.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DBD-?.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 490k Description: This 7k TSR database dials the phone, logs your calls, reminds you when to make a call, pastes an address into your word processor plus much more! Has hooks into the GRAB Plus(r) program for printing envelopes and has a built in mail merge system. 2.5.4 Notepads Product: ClipMate for Windows [***] Version: 1.14 (03-07-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: ThunderWare (tm), 716-723-1352 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 90-day support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CLIPMT.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 93k Description: Captures all text items that appear on the Windows Clipboard and keeps them for later retrieval. There are many functions to help you retrieve and manipulate clipboard data, such as Concatenate, Re-Flow Paragraph, Word Find, and Magnify. You can edit the clipboard data, and you have configurable options for short-term and long-term storage. Very useful for migrating data from DOS applications. Easy-to-use toolbar, and Windows Help. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 22 2.5.5 Personal information managers (PIMs) Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***] Version: 3.00 (07-12-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: EmmaSoft, 607-533-4685 Registration: $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 in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; DARN3.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 96k 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: Resident Task Manager [***] Version: 2.11 (01-05-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 150k RAM. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $30.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: RTM211.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); RTM211.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; RTM211.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 140k Description: Manages lists of Tasks, Reminders, Ticklers, or ToDo's. Loads as 6K TSR or Normal Task. Available anytime! Features: Task's, Priorities, 5 line Descriptions, User Field, Pull-Down Menus, Audit Files. 3 Level Sort, Task Transfer, Print to Disk, Audit Browse. Optionally Integrates with Sidekick + and 2.0 (via CALRPT/SK2) for Task-Calendar Mgmt; Find Task, DOS Shell, File Linking, Single Swap File, More Chapter 2, "Utilities" 23 2.6 Menu systems & file managers 2.6.1 Menu systems Product: MenuEase [***] Version: 1.6.3 (08-10-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM, hard disk. Author: Creative Computer, 714-687-2421 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 60 days phone support, bonus utilities. Look for: MENUEASE.ZIP on BBSs (call 213-609-2176 to download it at no charge); MENUEA.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 139k Description: Provides unlimited menus with up to 26 menu items/menu and up to seven commands per menu item. Allows separate menus or common menus for an unlimited number of users. A complete password system protects DOS access, menu maintenance, system configuration, menu items, and submenus. Each menu item can force the program to remain in memory or remove itself completely when executed. Custom colors and all video adapters are supported. Usage logging for businesses is provided. Product: PullDown Menus for DOS [***] Version: 5.00 (06-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: hard disk. Author: MicroDynamics Development, 215-367-1891 Registration: $49.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, 51/4' & 31/2' master disks, upgrades, support. Look for: PD5-1.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge); PD5-1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 900k Description: A fully SAA compliant (Like PCTools) menu shell system for both standalone PCs and DOS LANs. Differentiating features range from user-defined help, batch language enhancements and full screen blanker/color configurations to an integrated menu definition editor with context-sensitive help and user-defined dialogs. Offers ease of use and maximum power to the professional. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 24 Product: ToyBox II [***] Version: 2.02 (05-12-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor, 512k RAM, hard disk. Author: Virtual Magic Software Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, Compuserve/Prodigy/mail support, bonus utiliites. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TOY202.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: Beautiful, powerful graphical menu for users of all ages. Has all the features found in menu programs designed for adults, yet can be safely and easily used by young children. Uses large 3-D buttons with colorful, Microsoft Windows-compatible icons to represent your programs. Runs a program with a single keystroke or mouse click. Multiple menu levels; passwords; hotkeys; variable parameters; file picklists; and a built-in icon editor. Requires no memory for itself while it runs your programs. 2.6.2 File managers Product: 4FILES [***] Version: 2T.2 (05-26-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 64k RAM. Strongly recommended: 4DOS or NDOS. Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 Registration: $23.50 Registration benefits: Master disks, support, free upgrade. Look for: 4FILES2T.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-994-2944 to download it at no charge); 4FILES.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 on CompuServe; 4FILES2T.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 70k Description: A multipurpose 4DOS/NDOS-aware file manager, file annotator, and slick front-end for your favorite utilities. The interface is clean & convenient in every respect. * Manage directories & files (singly or in blocks) from a list sorted in any of several ways. * Nice file note editor. (4DOS/NDOS keep the notes with their files during file copy, move, etc.) * Rapid-fire access to files w/ your browser & other utilties. * DOS, OS/2, Windows, DV compat. * Good documentation. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 25 Product: DIREDIT [***] Version: 3.06 (02-29-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Computer Counselors, Inc., 215-527-4408 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIREDI.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 78k Description: Lets you rearrange the order of files and sub-directory entries in a DOS directory. As well as letting you sort the directory in various standard ways, it lets you move individual files around and/or specify an arbitrary sort order. Includes support for almost all fixed and removable disks and for >32 Mb devices under DOS 4.0 and 5.0 and Compaq DOS 3.31. 2.6.3 Combined MS/FMs Product: MenuDIRECT Gold [***] Version: 3.0 (06-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, 512k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $39.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: MDR30.ZIP on BBSs; MDR30.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 525k Description: Was the Point & Shoot Hard Disk Manager - all new rewrite. Nominated for one of BYTE Magazine's best product awards at Spring COMDEX 1991. Outstanding file/directory/program manager. Unlimited user menus with with single-keystroke program execution. Split-screen file list and directory tree with all standard commands and some valuable extras. Pull-down menus, context-sensitive help, mouse support, floppy disk formatting, password protection, usage logging and a host of other features. 2.6.4 MS/FMs for developers Product: PullDown RT for Developer's [***] Version: 5.0R (06-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: MicroDynamics Development, 215-367-1891 Registration: $299.95 Registration benefits: Printed manuals. Look for: PD5-1R.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge). Download size: 1400k Description: This runtime version is for developers and offers excellent batch language enhancement, a full-screen menu definition language editor, and hypertext context-sensitive help. Custom Chapter 2, "Utilities" 26 help screens for each menu item, elegant SAA/CUA compliant operation, and non-TSR design assure complete satisfaction. 2.7 Security programs "Shareware is as safe as [retail] software if obtained directly from an author or from a vendor or BBS who has gotten the disk directly from the author." -- an official ASP statement on shareware See also: Utilities, File utilities, Backup/restore (page 8). Product: An Ounce Of Prevention [***] Version: 2.00 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk. 14k RAM for resident module. Author: Pete Maclean Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: OZ.ZIP on BBSs; OZ.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 94k Description: Prevents disasters with your hard disks and the files on them. Keeps "deleted" files invisibly, in limbo, available for instant guaranteed retrieval. Saves up to 8 deleted generations of each file, truly purging the oldest only when disk space is exhausted. Also forcibly prevents reformats of hard disks, elegantly describes critical disk errors, gracefully handles disk-full conditions, and more. Junk your UNDELETEs and UNFORMATs! An Ounce Of Prevention is worth a pound of messy recovery. 2.7.1 Virus/Trojan detectors Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Version: 1.21a (06-02-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Stiller Research, 904-575-7884 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, antivirus support. Look for: I-M*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-815-3244 to download it at no charge); I-MAST.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 265k Description: A powerful anti-virus and data integrity product. Do you have a virus? A flaky hard disk? Did someone change a file while you were out? Find out for sure with Integrity Master! Easily defeat viruses and get the extra benefits of PC security, Chapter 2, "Utilities" 27 change control and disk problem detection. It enables detection of ANY virus (not just known ones), but doesn't need periodic updates, although it recognizes known viruses by name. Unlike other products, IM also detects viral damage not just infected files. Product: PC Canary [***] Version: 92a (03-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Compass / New England, 603-431 8030 Registration: $19.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: CANARY2A.ZIP on BBSs; CY92A.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; CANARY2A.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 90k Description: * Detects modifications to .EXE, .DAT and COMMAND.COM files * Installs easily * Low maintenance; does not require frequent updates * Low overhead (fast, not memory resident) * Low false alarm rate * Doesn't modify files; can be used with other security programs * Allows DOS upgrades Named for miner's canary whose death signalled invisible toxic fumes. 2.8 Software tools 2.8.1 For Sidekick Product: CALendar preview for SideKick 2 [***] Version: 1.14 (11-17-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 320k RAM, hard disk. Sidekick 2.0. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/GEnie support. Look for: CALSK103.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALSK.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; CALSK103.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 92k Description: Produces a preview of your Calendar and ToDo's to the Screen, Printer, or File from SK2's Calendar file (.DB) without invoking SK2. Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days of activities. Features: Notes; Reminders; Look Ahead, Searching, RTM Interface; Intl Sort; Added CASIO Boss Interface, ADDRESS EXPORT for Labels Chapter 2, "Utilities" 28 2.8.1.1 Sidekick Plus specific Product: CALendar RePorT for SideKick+ [***] Version: 2.61 (01-11-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. SideKick Plus. Hard disk strongly recommended. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/GEnie support. Look for: CALRP251.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALRP.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; CALRP251.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 80k Description: Produces nicely formatted calendar reports to Screen, Printer, File from SK+'s Calendar file (.APP) without invoking SK+. Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days of activities. Features: Notes; Reminders; Searching; Look Ahead, Task Notes, RTM Interface; New: Interface to CASIO BOSS, HP95LX, minor bug fixes; Many Options Product: CALendar report for TRaVel [***] Version: 1.06 (04-11-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Sidekick Plus. Hard disk recommended. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/GEnie support. Look for: CALTR105.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALTR.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; CALTR105.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 81k Description: Produces formatted Daily, Weekly, Monthly calendar reports to Screen, Printer, File from SK+'s Calendar file (.APP) without invoking SK+. Like Traveling Sidekick! Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days, weeks, months of activities. Features include: Notes; Install Program; Many Options; NEW: Print Next Day, Week, Month; HP95LX Support Chapter 2, "Utilities" 29 2.8.2 For other Product: ZFace [***] Version: .71 (11-25-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: Stanley May, 707-765-0875 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: ZFACE7.EXE on BBSs; ZFACE7.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 365k Description: A menu driven interface for PKZIP. You can zip, view, unzip or zip2exe by simply selecting files from a list. Easy to use. Supports just the basic options. Use the keyboard or Mouse. Great for beginners and anyone who doesn't want to fool with command line switches. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 30 Chapter 3 Writing applications See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers (page 9). 3.1 Word processors Product: PACE [***] Version: 1.0 (02-05-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Mark Tigges, 604-926-0366 Registration: $45.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, support, upgrade discounts. Look for: PACE.EXE on BBSs (call 604-277-9970 to download it at no charge). Download size: 300k Description: Designed to supply to the public an easy to use, yet powerful word processor, for an affordable price. With the first version complete, the objective has been fulfilled. Has all of the standard features, primed for speed and convience This is a word processing environment that fullfills. Major features include context sensitive help, cut&paste, search&replace, multiple file in-window editing, header/footer and page size defining and more. 3.2 Document boilerplates Product: Surefire - Smart Document Proc [***] Version: S1.0 (12-10-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Piaf, Inc., 303-786-8222 Registration: $69.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, support, bonus Smart Document applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SUREFI.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 600k Description: Combines the best features of a database manager and spreadsheet directly into your word-processed document to form Smart Documents. Smart Documents can be combined to form Smart Document applications. Embed text, numeric, date and logical fields anywhere in your document. These fields may be calculated, stored or cause links to other documents or databases. Gradually enhance your Smart Documents as you experience the power of Surefire. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 31 3.3 Creativity & brainstorming See also: Business, Training aids, Lecturing programs (page 49). Product: Creativity Package [***] Version: 3.1 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $34.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: CREATE*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; CRTV*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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: Poetry Generator [***] Version: 2.2 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/ newsletter/mail support. Look for: POETRY*.ZIP on BBSs; POET*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 32 Chapter 4 Spreadsheet applications See also: Finances (page 51); Business (page 41). 4.1 Spreadsheet programs Product: ALITE [***] Version: 1.10f (12-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM; CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $26.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 90-day support, newsletter, update discounts. Look for: ALITE.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); ALITE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: Powerful Spreadsheet that will run even on a system with only 256K RAM! 2048 rows by 128 columns. Line, X-Y, Bar, Pie and Stacked Bar Graphs. Macro Command Language, Mathematical, Statistical, Financial, Date and String Functions. WKS and WK1 file compatible. Data Regression, Data Question and Data Bin operations. File Import, Export and Merge, PIC file generation, and File Linking. Split Windows, Block Protection, Matrix Operations, and much more... Product: AS-EASY-AS [***] Version: 5.01c (05-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 382k RAM; CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $75.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, newsletter, 90-day support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ASA501C.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); ASEASY.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Powerful 8192 rows by 256 columns Spreadsheet. EMS and Virtual Memory Support. Fully Mouseable. Print Preview Mode with Headers, Footers, etc. Math, Statistical, Financial, Logical, Date/Time, String and User Defined Functions. Text & Graphics on same page. 12 Graph Types, (log scales, split graphs). 9- pin, 24-pin and Laserjet Support. WKS and WK1 File Compatible. Powerful Macro Language. Goalseeking, dBASE File Export/ Import, File Merge & File Linking. Matrix Operations, much more... Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 33 Product: EXPRESSCALC [***] Version: 4.10 (12-31-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Hard disk strongly recommended. Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of phone/fax/mail support, product discounts. Look for: ECALC*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at no charge); ECALC4.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 360k Description: Matrix size defaults to 64 columns by 256 lines for a total of 16,384 cells. Supports EGA and VGA monitors for more lines on the screen. Math functions include Standard Deviation, Net Present Value, Payment and more. Lookup function allows linking to other spreadsheets. Cells can be hidden. Data can be imported and exported between File Express and ExpressGraph. Wide spreadsheets can be printed using On-Side. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 34 Chapter 5 Database applications See also: Data (page 38). 5.1 Flat-file database managers See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 34). Product: FILE EXPRESS [***] Version: 5.1 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Hard disk strongly recommended. Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932 Registration: $99.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of phone/fax/mail support, product discounts. Look for: FE51*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at no charge); FE51*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 720k Description: An easy to use flat file database manager with relational LOOKUP and UPDATE capabilities. Handles over 2 billion records per database, 200 fields per record, 1000 characters per field and 4000 characters per record. Includes extensive searching, reporting, label printing, importing, exporting and duplicate searching. Database formats can be changed at any time without losing data. Formula handler includes over 60 string and numeric functions. Includes an auto-dialer. Supports 300+ printers. 5.2 Mailing label systems See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers (page 34); Utilities, Printer utilities, Envelope addressers (page 16). Chapter 5, "Database applications" 35 Product: Federal Express Label Printer [***] Version: 1.5 (10-09-91) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.3 or better. Dot matrix printer. 640k RAM and hard disk recommended. Author: TVSWare, 908-295-5543 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FEDEX.EXE in LAWSIG forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: Lets you print and track Federal Express and Express Mail airbills. You can keep a database of names, companies and addresses of people whom you send letters or packages to. This new version includes support the new FedEx forms, international, and Canadian forms, and C.O.D. forms. The ability to keep a log of your FedEx shipments has also been included. "I'm most impressed with this version of the package." -- Randy MacLean, FormGen Corp. Product: Maillist / M-Label [***] Version: 5.3 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk or hi- capacity floppy. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $39.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: MAIL*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; MAIL*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Easy-to-use mailing list manager for business or personal use, manages up to 99 separate lists. Prints labels, has automatic duplicate checking, search by any field, "sound alike" search, pop-up notepad for each record, optional password protection, compare and combine lists, restore deleted records, extra fields for user coding, label customization and more. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 36 5.3 Freeform/text database managers Product: dtSearch [***] Version: 1.12 (05-26-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk. Author: DT Software, Inc., 703-521-9427 Registration: $59.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, one year CompuServe/ mail/900 number support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DTSRCH.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 305k Description: A fast, powerful, and easy to use text retrieval program. Search features: indexed and unindexed searches, boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT), proximity and phrase searches, and segment searches. Indexing features: up to 15,000 documents per index, unlimited number of indexes. Other features: file viewers, network support, clipboard, application "launch." Supports WordPerfect 5.0, 5.1, 5.1 for Windows, WordStar, WordStar 2000, Word, Word for Windows, RTF, Multimate Advantage II and Multimate 4. 5.4 Keypunch programs Product: KP5 [***] Version: 5.07 (03-03-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 350k RAM. Author: Peter Charpentier Registration: $85.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, unlimited support, upgrade discounts. Look for: KP5.ZIP on BBSs; KP5.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 265k Description: Professional double-pass data entry package, used by 'heads- down' keypunch operators to enter and verify batches of data from survey research questionnaires and other forms. Features: record length up to 32,000 characters, no limit on file size, rapid setup of data entry mask, simple drop-down menu interface, two-level range checking, full or partial verification, automatic duplication between and within records, password protection, session logging to dBase or ASCII, composite record keys. 5.5 Software tools See also: Programming, Languages (page 74). Chapter 5, "Database applications" 37 5.5.1 For multiple programs Product: Recap [***] Version: 2.31 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: RECAP*.ZIP on BBSs; RECA*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. 5.5.2 For dBASE Product: Workbase [***] Version: 3.5 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, some knowledge of Clipper or dBase. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $49.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: WORK*.ZIP on BBSs; WORK*.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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 6, "Data" 38 Chapter 6 Data 6.1 Zip codes Product: ZK-Shell [***] Version: 1.0 (04-22-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. ZIPKEY from Eric Isaacson Software. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: ZKSHELL.ZIP on BBSs; ZKSHEL.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe; ZKSHELL.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 75k Description: This Windows application lets you use the popular ZIPKEY program in Windows. Look up ZIP codes or City and State and paste into Windows applications. Chapter 7, "Communications" 39 Chapter 7 Communications 7.1 Service-specific programs 7.1.1 For CompuServe Product: CIS Billing Orgainizer [***] Version: 1.01 (05-23-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: JNGoodale, 404-392-0781 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Support, slightly smaller program. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CISBIL.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 31k Description: Orgainize captured CompuServe Billing records. This program will accumulate captured billing for viewing and/or printing. Maintains one cum file for each year. Current and previous year can be operated on by program. Requires that you capture your own billing records. The process is fully described in the docs. Capturing billing is a free CompuServe service. Product: Off-line CIS Catalog Viewer [***] Version: 1.1 (05-03-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk. Author: JNGoodale, 404-392-0781 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disk, support, bonus catalog files. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CISREF.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 55k Description: View forum catalog library full description files AFTER you have downloaded one or more from CIS. It will work on any catalog description file using the identical format as the IBMNET forums (as of 1-1-92). Search and Mark files for later printing after all browsing is done. Does not do the download for you. 7.2 Call logging & analysis software See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers (page 19). Chapter 7, "Communications" 40 Product: LOGGIT [***] Version: 4.00 (01-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Telix communications program. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $12.00 Registration benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LOGGIT.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LOGGIT.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A standalone utility to analyze the log file from the TELIX communication program. Analyzes the .USE file and produces several reports showing calls made, total time online, average time per call and other specific information. Mouse support. Desqview aware. 7.2.1 Phone bill analyzers Product: Qanalyst [***] Version: 2.05 (09-19-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Qmodem v3.0 or better. Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, 51/4' disk, 30-day return policy (no questions asked), one year of voice/fax/CompuServe/ newsletter support. Look for: QANA-205.ZIP on BBSs; QANLYS.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; QANA-205.ZIP in QMODEM RTC LIB 1 on GEnie. Download size: 160k 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. Chapter 8, "Business" 41 Chapter 8 Business See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 32); Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 34); Data (page 38); Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 39); Finances (page 51); Graphics, Business applications (page 84). 8.1 Business finances See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 52). Product: MS Financial Calculator [***] Version: 1.0 (07-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse. Author: Money Smith Systems Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 90 days mail support. Look for: MSCALC.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-332-5584 to download it at no charge); MSCALC.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 55k Description: Features individual dialogs for each financial function with context sensitive help and examples. Our original "smart number" entry fields let you do compound interest calculations in a single step. Supports both infix and postfix algebra in simple display that shows both the expression and final result. Intermediate results are displayed in real time as you type. Future value, present value, annuities, internal rates of return, interest, payment, and ACRS depreciation functions supported. 8.1.1 Business accounting Product: Money Smith [***] Version: 2.0 (07-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Hard disk, mouse. Author: Money Smith Systems Registration: $29.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, Master disks, mail support, one free upgrade. Look for: SMITH2*.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-332-5584 to download it at no charge); SMITH2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: Redesigned and easier than ever! This double entry accounting system now includes a fully graphical interface, financial calculator, history graphs, investment tracking, and popup menus. Tracks up to 200 accounts with easy budgeting, reconciliation, and fully automated transaction entry. Chapter 8, "Business" 42 International dates/currencies and press and point help. Suitable for small business or home accounting. "It'll knock your socks off" - Computer Shopper Look for us in PC-World's Best of Shareware (Aug 92)! Product: XPENS [***] Version: 1.2 (04-08-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Epson or HP LaserJet printer. Author: Richard A. Williams, 815-455-6333 Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XPENS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; XPENS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 47k Description: Designed to provide employers and employees with a quick, easy to use expense account screen/report that will eliminate the necessity of keeping a supply of expense report forms and doing all the arithmetic involved in preparing the report. Because reports are stored on disk, the employee copy of the report becomes unnecessary. 8.1.2 Payroll systems Product: ZPAY 3 [***] Version: 3.4 (01-12-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 375k RAM, hard disk, printer. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $69.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: ZPAY3*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; ZPAY3*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; ZPAY3*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 604k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: The easiest to use and most flexible payroll package for the PC ever! Pays salaried, hourly, commissioned, 1099 type payments by any pay period. Prints checks, W2's and a multitude of reports. Has data exporting so you can manipulate the data with other applications such as a spreadsheet program. Supports laser printers as well as your pin feed printers. Manual has a "test ride" tutorial to make learning a snap! Chapter 8, "Business" 43 8.2 Inventory systems Product: INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE M4 [***] Version: CM-4.0 (02-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Hard disk. Author: First Step Software Registration: $150.00 Registration benefits: Unlimited phone/newsletter support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 456k Description: Designed for MULTIPLE PROFIT CENTERS. Physical & Perpetual Inventory functions. Maintains cost records by purchase, inventory & recipe unit. Extends & totals completed inventories. Cost of Goods Sold (P&L) analysis for each profit center. Purchase history by product/service or vendor. Accounts Payable handles payment by cash, manual check or printed check with remittance stub. Easy selection of invoices for payment. Maintains paid and unpaid status of all vendors. Quick start Workbook/Tutorial. Product: INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE s4 [***] Version: S-4.0 (02-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. Author: First Step Software Registration: $95.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, unlimited phone/newsletter support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 397k Description: Generates printed form for taking physical inventory by category or location. Extends and totals completed inventory. Master expense file maintains cost records by purchase, inventory & recipe unit. Purchase history by product/service or vendor. Cost of Goods Sold (P&L) analysis. Accounts Payable handles payment by cash, manual check or printed check plus remittance stub. Easy selection of invoices for payment. Maintains paid and unpaid status of all vendors. Quick Start Workbook/Tutorial on disk. Product: INVENTORY & COST CONTROL im4 [***] Version: IM-4.0 (02-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. Author: First Step Software Registration: $150.00 Registration benefits: Unlimited phone/newsletter support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 465k Description: Designed for Schools, Colleges, B&I and Corrections with multi unit operations and central control. Maintains cost records by purchase, inventory & recipe unit. Physical & Perpetual Inventory functions. Generates inventory forms and extends/ Chapter 8, "Business" 44 totals completed inventories. Separate Cost of Goods Sold (P&L) analysis for all units. Issues to units invoiced at cost. Purchase history by product/service and vendor. Reports include Perpetual, Receiving Log & Shortage. Quick start Workbook/ Tutorial. Product: RECIPE MANAGEMENT & COSTING [***] Version: RM-3.0 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Hard disk. Author: First Step Software Registration: $95.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, unlimited phone/newsletter support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 290k Description: Designed for use with one of First Step Software's inventory control programs as the recipe management accesses the inventory data files for current cost information. Operator enters own recipes and method instructions. Can be adjusted up or down and printed. Options for costing include one recipe or all recipes in the file. 8.3 Project bidding & costing Product: TimeTrac [***] Version: 92a (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Compass / New England, 603-431 8030 Registration: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support. Look for: TT92A.* on BBSs; TT92A.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; TT92A.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 190k Description: Automates time sheets and aids project tracking & billing. Allows individuals in a workgroup to track their use of time while in the field on laptop computers and then export the information to accounting, project tracking, spreadsheet and database programs. Includes an optional (6k) TSR that allows users to "pop" a timesheet over text or graphics programs to keep track of actual time used. Works equally well at the office on a Local Area Network. Chapter 8, "Business" 45 8.4 Client management Product: Appointment Book [***] Version: 1.0 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Silicon Systems, 817-483-8618 Registration: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; APPTBO.ZIP in ASPFORUM forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; APPTBOOK.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 13 on GEnie. Download size: 99k Description: This electronic appointment scheduler replaces hard copy appointment books used by most business offices. Uses windows and lists to ease the data entry burden imposed by business appointment systems on the market today. Major features: v/ Automatic Conflict Detection v/ Recurring Appts v/ Open Appt Searching v/ Gannt Views v/ Much More Users exclaim that it has more features and is easier to use than expensive systems, at a fraction of the cost!! Product: Hotnet [***] Version: 3.09 (03-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. NETBIOS LAN for multi-user. Author: Robichaux and Associates, 504-752-2620 Registration: $89.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disk, support. Look for: HOTNET.ZIP on BBSs; HN309.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; HOTNET.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 420k Description: Whether you call it a help desk, a customer support center, a or a trouble desk, telephone technical support can be a beast! Hotnet can help -- it logs problem calls and solutions and easily. Track calls, recycle solutions with powerful searches. TSR capable; multi-user too! Includes report module; plus you can create and modify your own custom reports. Describe problems in the caller's own words with a free-form comments field. Chapter 8, "Business" 46 Product: Surefire Contacts [***] Version: 1.0 (01-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Surefire - The Smart Document Processor. Author: Piaf, Inc., 303-786-8222 Registration: $19.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SFCONT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: A smart document application that runs with Surefire - The Smart Document Processor. Keep track of your contacts the way you want to with freeform notes, letters, a followup agenda and timely reports. Surefire database features let you report or send letters to some or all of your contacts, using the criteria that is important to you. And, it lets you track activities. What's more, as a smart document, it can evolve as you and your business do. 8.5 Specific-field systems 8.5.1 Legal & law enforcement Product: ORGANIZE! Your Legal Case Notes [***] Version: 5.27 (05-28-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $79.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: CASE527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized cataloging system designed specifically for case nmotes and statutes of note. Allows you to find case notes and statutes by topic, key word or any of 21 criteria. Also provides the ability to cross reference over 250 ways. A full screen memo is available for full text notes or comments. Provides the flexibility that allows you to adapt the software to meet your specific needs. Includes printed reports, and the ability to export to dBase or ASCII files. Chapter 8, "Business" 47 8.5.2 Library Product: BookStor [***] Version: 2.5 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Data By Design, 803-556-0562 Registration: $150.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CIS/ newsletter/mail support, custom configuration, upgrade discounts. Look for: BKST25*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 803-569-6525 to download it at no charge); BKS25*.ZIP in COLLECT forum LIB 10 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 600k Description: Allows dealers in out-of-print or collectible books to track stock, customers, other dealers, sales, catalogs, wants, and much more. Full accounting records are kept and account statements and purchasing reports can be produced. Full details are recorded for every item. There is even a spelling checker for item descriptions. Menu driven, pop-up help context sensitive and indexed help, pop-up calculator and much more! Can export all catalogs and reports for for use in publishing. Product: ORGANIZE! Professional Books [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: PROBK527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized cataloging system designed specifically for professional books, technical papers and other publications. Each publication can be cataloged by up to 20 criteria all of which can be searched, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. Searches can be based on keywords, subjects, title, author or any other information you've included in your catalog. Fast BTrieve index based searches can find any entry in less than 2 seconds. Includes user definable printed reports. Chapter 8, "Business" 48 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Office [***] Version: 5.27 (05-27-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $79.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: OFFIC527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 320k Description: A specialized cataloging system designed specifically for maintaining an office inventory. Allows you to keep track of all of your office equipment, furniture, fixtures, software, and even personal items kept at the office. You can also include items your business owns, but which you keep and use at home. Reporting functions give you total cost, current value, and can list your inventory based on location, item type, or by any other criteria. 8.5.3 Medical & dental Product: LEANER [***] Version: 2.00 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk and EGA monitor strongly recommended. Author: MoonStone Software, 602-955-4266 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support. Discounts on other products. Look for: LEAN200.ZIP on BBSs (call 602-235-9653 to download it at no charge); LEAN20.ZIP in GOODHEALTH forum LIB 10 on CompuServe; LEAN200.ZIP in IBM PC RTC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 350k Description: Helps find your ideal weight and formulate a set of easy to reach goals. Graphs and reviews track your daily and monthly progress. Calculates aerobic points and calories expended from 45 different exercises. Estimates body fat and Body Mass Index. Assesses health risks. Discovers your eating style. And that's just a few of the many features! Accommadates groups of all sizes. Insures privacy for personal charts. Incorporates your personal weight loss strategies and techniques. 8.6 Training aids See also: Programming, Hypertext/hypermedia (page 75); Education, Computers (page 77). Chapter 8, "Business" 49 8.6.1 Lecturing programs See also: Writing applications, Creativity & brainstorming (page 31). Product: Lecture [***] Version: 1.00 (05-26-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Registration: $0.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick-reference card, master disks, 30-day return policy (no questions asked), one year of phone/fax/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: LECTR100.ZIP on BBSs; LECTUR.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; LECTR100.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 1 on GEnie. Download size: 60k 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. 8.7 Business utilities Product: METRIC-X [***] Version: 2.02 (05-09-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 125k RAM. Author: Orion Development Corporation, 800-992-8170 Registration: $24.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, 51/4' & 31/2' master disks, 1 year of support. Look for: MX-202.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-425-2505 to download it at no charge); MX-202.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 135k Description: This Metric-English-Metric Conversion Utility uses drop-down menus to display/select any of 12 Categories and 179 Units of Measure. Noted for being very user-friendly and extremely accurate. This program has been designated as an "ACCEPTED METRIC CONVERSION TOOL" by the U.S. Interagency Council on Metric Policy's Metric Operating Committee (ICMP/ MOC) and is currently the only conversion utility to carry this distinction. Based upon ANSI/IEEE Std-268-1982. Chapter 8, "Business" 50 Product: Parcel Shipping Program(PSP)(r) [***] Version: 2.4 (02-24-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Epson/IBM dot matrix printer. Author: East Hampton Industries, 516-324-2224 Registration: $125.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, unlimited support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 400k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Prints UPS approved manifest, COD Tags, and shipping labels. As you enter shipping transactions PSP looks up the zone from the ZIP code and calculates shipping charges. Supports all UPS nd rates including commercial, residential, 2 and next day, and International. Keeps an address file for frequently shipped-to customers and an easily erased file for one-time shipments. Instructions included to help the UPS rep to get you started. 8.8 Other Product: THE SMALL BUSINESS ADVISER [***] Version: 6.2 (04-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM, 1.44MB floppy drive or hard disk (hard disk strongly recommended). Author: Ronin Software, 206-391-9521 Registration: $29.95 Registration benefits: Master disks, 90-day mail support, discounts on other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 600k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Unique expert program puts the tax/legal/business knowledge of a Harvard lawyer, "Big 6" CPA at your disposal instantly. Very easy to use! Gives your small business quick, current tax & legal advice (based on your state law), on all Fed/State taxes, OSHA, ADA, Envir. Laws and more. Creates detailed, customized startup checklist for your business, your state, in seconds. Wide range of of Q&A "consulting sessions," such as whether to incorp. or elect Sub S. EZ-to-use income/estate/corp tax modules. Chapter 9, "Finances" 51 Chapter 9 Finances See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 32); Mathematics (page 73); Business (page 41). 9.1 Stock trading & analysis Product: Stable - Technical Graphs [***] Version: 1.10 (04-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: WINTERRA Software Group, 303-470-6323 Registration: $49.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/fax/ CompuServe support. Special offers. Look for: STAB110.ZIP on BBSs; STABLE.ZIP in INVFORUM forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 245k Description: This latest update contains many of your most requested features - and is Windows 3.0/3.1 compatible. Written for both experienced and novice users, Stable is ideal for the technical trader with existing data for stocks, bonds, funds, and other financial data. Many popular indicators are provided - along with features such as DDE, Drag and Drop, popup graph menus, printing, desktop management, and more! Reads CSI, Technical Tools, MetaStock, and ASCII formatted data files. Product: Total Investor for 1-2-3 [***] Version: 2.02 (12-31-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, Lotus 1-2-3 (Version 2.0 or greater) or Quattro Pro. Author: Hughes Financial Services, 603-598-4676 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe support, and a one-year data file for all DJIA stocks. Look for: TI123.ARC on BBSs (call 312-280-8565 to download it at no charge); TI123.ARC in LOTUS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: An integrated portfolio management and technical analysis template for Lotus 1-2-3 and Quattro Pro. The program keeps track of securities, charts price trends, and makes buy/sell decisions based on technical indicators. These indicators include moving averages, relative strength, momentum, RSI, and many others. Total Investor maintains both current and historical quotes. Utility products are available from HFS to link Total Investor to Compuserve, Prodigy, DJN/R, Genie and Signal. Chapter 9, "Finances" 52 Product: Total Investor for Symphony [***] Version: 2.01 (06-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, modem. Lotus Symphony (Version 1.1 or greater). Author: Hughes Financial Services, 603-598-4676 Registration: $50.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe support, and a one-year data file for all DJIA stocks. Look for: TISYM.ARC on BBSs (call 312-280-8565 to download it at no charge); TISYM.ARC in LOTUS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: An integrated portfolio management and technical analysis template for use with Lotus Symphony. The program can be used to keep track of securities, chart stocks, and make buy/sell decisions based on technical indicators. These indicators include moving averages, momentum, relative strength, RSI, and many others. Total Investor updates both current quotes for your portfolio and historical quotes for charting and analysis through Dow Jones News Retrieval. 9.2 Personal finances See also: Business, Business finances (page 41). Product: HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM [***] Version: 4.3 (04-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Brentson Worrell, 813-886-2282 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: HBMS43.ZIP on BBSs; HBMS43.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe; HBMS43.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 211k Description: Find out where your money went (and how much is left) with this financial record-keeping and reporting system. New features include a pop-up calculator, "macros", and support for foreign dates & currency symbols. HBMS has extensive screen & printed reports, user designable accounts, easy data entry, transaction editing, automatic entries, fiscal year support, checkbook printing & reconciliation, and MORE! Sample data is included for a quick introduction. Chapter 9, "Finances" 53 Product: Homebuying and Refinancing [***] Version: 2.0 (05-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Byers Sofware, 713-859-1905 Registration: $29.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HBR.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 132k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Computes easy-to-understand analysis of buying a home (PITI, points, expenses, after-tax and present value costs) or prepaying a mortgage. Calculates refinancing results including monthly payment savings, total present value savings over loan life, and break-even times for a wide range of interest rates and points. Rates loan qualifying chances, compares renting versus buying, saves/recalls data, prints a definable cover page. Designed for homebuyers and homeowners; great tool for estate agents. 9.2.1 Finances & budgets Product: Point & Shoot Home Manager [***] Version: 2.0 (09-01-88) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 320k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PASH20.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 120k Description: A collection of dedicated databases for complete home budgeting and accounting, tracking of home maintenance, home inventory and important record tracking, name and address tracking, and vehicle maintenance recordkeeping. A full-featured financial calculation system is included. This is not simply a home budgeting or checkbook program like so many others, this is a comprehensive home management system. Chapter 9, "Finances" 54 9.2.2 Checkbook managers Product: EXPRESSCHECK [***] Version: 4.04 (03-31-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 320k RAM. Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932 Registration: $34.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of phone/fax/mail support, product discounts. Look for: CHECK4.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at no charge); CHECK4.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 360k Description: Easy-to-use checkbook manager from the creators of File Express. Screens resemble actual Checks, Deposit slips and Automated Teller Machine panels. Split transactions up to 5 ways with over 200 budget codes per account. Up to 90 accounts. Reports can be printed to show totals, monthly totals, average monthly budget code totals and more. Combined accounts for more detailed reports. Print checks on any check format. Bill Reminder System, Reconciliation, Activity Log. Product: QPACS [***] Version: 3.2 (01-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard A. Williams, 815-455-6333 Registration: $22.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, plus one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QPAC32.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; QPACS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: Designed to provide financial management functions for individuals and families. The following functions are provided: checkbook entries for up to nine bank accounts; check printing with a recurring check file; check registers; budget entry and actual-to-budget reports; ability to record and track assets, liabilities, and investments; net worth calculation and printout; index card file and a household inventory file. Chapter 9, "Finances" 55 9.3 Finance utilities Product: Hi, Finance!(TM) [***] Version: 2.0 (06-15-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: 80386 with 4MB RAM, Windows 3.1, mouse. Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337 Registration: $59.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of 800 number/CompuServe/FAX support. Look for: HIFI200*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; HIFI2*.EXE in WINADV forum LIB 11 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 700k Description: Powerful financial calculation & planning tool. Easy-to-use, customizable. v/ Multifunction Financial Calculator v/ Loan Calculation & Amortization v/ Investment Analysis (IRR, NPV, charts) v/ Random Number Generator v/ Personal Financial Planner v/ Business Utilities: * Markup * Gross Profit Margin * Sales Tax * Breakeven Analysis * Economic Order Quantity Automatic charting, context-sensitive help, file export Chapter 10, "Engineering" 56 Chapter 10 Engineering See also: Graphics, CAD/CAM applications (page 83). 10.1 Industrial engineering Product: ALPS [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $0.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: This is the entry menu into the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It acts as program or process controller for the 20 programs within the tool box & alerts the operator when a module called for is not on the hard disk. This program is the only one in the I E Tool Box that has a registration reminder screen. To properly evaluate the I E Tool Box, all 20 programs are required. Product: ALPS(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $0.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: This is the entry menu into the Personal Consultant. It acts as program or process controller for the 18 programs within the system & alerts the operator when a module called for is not on the hard disk. This program is the only one in the Personal Consultant that has a registration reminder screen. To properly evaluate the Personal Consultant, all 18 programs are required. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 57 Product: Architectural Engineering [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 34k Description: This is an adjunct to the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It is the initializer for PC- KEY DRAW, where an ALPS custom library of architectural symbols can be used for facility drawings from layout planning to repair & alteration development. Here also, work station unit modules can be made & stored to simplify drawing detailed layouts, or operation requirements. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Complement & Schedules [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE Tool Box. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 87k Description: Allows development of a data base of complement information most often needed by managers to manage the operation. This data base can report on seniorities for bidding purposes. It can also be used for developing weekly work schedules, showing variations to the normal schedule for vacation, sickness, etc., plus other than fulltime regulars. Proper evaluation of the IE Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 58 Product: Complement & Schedules(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 87k Description: Allows development of a data base of complement information most often needed by managers to manage the operation. This data base can report on seniorities for bidding purposes. It can also be used for developing weekly work schedules, showing variations to the normal schedule for vacation, sickness, etc., plus other than full time regulars. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Custodial Requirements [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 84k Description: This is a module within the Facilities Management section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops workhour requirements by operation. It can be used to develop employee work assignments when used with a detailed CAD layout drawing, showing blocked out assignments coded with cleaning needs & freqs.. Also builds fringe benefits into workhours to allow development of overall staffing requirements. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 59 Product: Custodial Requirements(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 84k Description: This is a module within the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It develops workhour requirements by operation. It can be used to develop employee work assignments when used with a detailed CAD layout drawing, showing blocked out assignments coded with cleaning needs & frequencies. Also builds fringe benefits into workhours to allow development of overall staffing requirements. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Decision Analysis [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: Allows alternative analysis in all areas of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops discounted differential cash flows, showing benefit/cost ratios, & ROI or IRR can be developed. Building salvage values (w/decay & obsolescence) can be developed. Amortization tables (incl. accelerated pay- off strategies), & straight line or sum of the years depreciation tables can be developed. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 60 Product: Decision Analysis(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phon/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP] forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: Allows alternative analysis in all areas of the Personal Consultant. It develops discounted differential cash flows, showing benefit/cost ratios, & ROI or IRR can be developed. Building salvage values (w/decay & obsolescence) can be developed. Amortization tables (incl. accelerated pay-off strategies), & straight line or sum of the years depreciation tables can be developed. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: EE [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Included in the Industrial Engineers Tool Box as a library initializer & instruction for a customized electronics library of symbols created by ALPS Software in PC-KEY DRAW. Schematic diagrams can be generated. Proper evaluation of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Flow Process [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: A module within the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops tables to track material through operations used for one component, then initializes PC- Chapter 10, "Engineering" 61 KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software customized process chart symbol library to draw a flow process chart. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Flow Process(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: A module within the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It develops tables to track material through operations used for one component, then initializes Draft Choice to use an ALPS Software customized process chart symbol library to draw a flow process chart. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Furniture & Equipment Survey [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 63k Description: This is a module within the FMS section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It catalogs furniture & equipment by operation, and allows assignment of work station units to each operation. This data is useful also in developing operation requirements, equipment needs and costs by operation &/ or floor. The Work Station Unit by operation data is useful in developing standardized detail drawings in a CAD system. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 62 Product: Furniture, Equipment Survey(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 63k Description: This is a module within the FMS section of the Personal Consultant. It catalogs furniture & equipment by operation & allows assignment of work station units to each operation. This data is useful also in developing operation requirements, equipment needs and costs by operation &/or floor. The Work Station Unit by operation data is useful in developing standardized detail drawings in a CAD system. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Graphical Representation [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 47k Description: This is a module within the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It allows visualization of data developed in Layout Planning, Furniture & Equipment Survey & Overhead Cost programs. Scaled output is in calibration charts, space utilization, square foot cost/operation, equipment cost/operation & more. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 63 Product: Graphical Representation(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 47k Description: This is a module within the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It allows visualization of data developed in Layout Planning, Furniture & Equipment Survey & Overhead Cost programs. Scaled output is in calibration charts, space utilization, square foot cost/opera- tion, equipment cost/operation & more. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Layout Planning [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: This is a module of the FMS of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It aids in efficient & optimum use of space, reducing operating costs through reduced walking time, improved ability to supervise, improved communications between operations & improved ability to share manpower & equipment. It can identify needs for space &/or furniture & equipment, when used with Furniture & Equipment Survey. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 64 Product: Layout Planning(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: . Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: This is a module of the FMS of the Personal Consultant. It aids in efficient & optimum use of space, reducing operating costs through reduced walking time, improved ability to supervise, improved communications between operations & improved ability to share manpower & equipment. It can identify needs for space &/or furniture & equipment, when used with Furniture & Equipment Survey. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Man/machine Process [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: This is a module in the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It develops tables to track man & machine utilization & downtimes, then initializes PC-KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software custom process chart library to draw a man/machine process chart. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Man/Machine Process(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: This is a module in the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It develops tables to track man & machine utilization & down times, then initializes Draft Choice to use Chapter 10, "Engineering" 65 an ALPS Software custom process chart library to draw a man/ machine process chart. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Product: Methods Time Measurement [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 68k Description: A module in the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It should only be used by a certified analyst, and as such, does not include the TMU chart supplied by the MTM Association. It does all the grunt work after the analyst fills in the frequencies, TMU's, & motion descriptions. It takes the data developed in element or methods analysis into summary form. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Methods Time Merasurement(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 68k Description: This is a module in the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It should only be used by a certified analyst, and as such, does not include the TMU chart supplied by the MTM Association. It does all the grunt work after the analyst fills in the frequencies, TMU's & motion descriptions. It takes the data developed in element or methods analysis into summary form. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 66 Product: Operation Process [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: This is a module of the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It collects data for an operation process chart, showing the overall actions of producing a product through operations with materials used. Then it initializes PC-KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software custom process chart library to draw an operation process chart. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Operation Process(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 46k Description: This is a module of the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It collects data for an operation process chart, showing the overall actions of producing a product through operations with materials used. Then it initializes Draft Choice to use an ALPS Software custom process chart symbols library to draw an operation process chart. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 67 Product: Operator Process [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX, PC-KEY DRAW. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: This is a module in the Work Measurement Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It collects data to show right & left hand motions used in performing a task (does not use Therbligs), then it initializes PC-KEY DRAW to use an ALPS Software custom process symbol library to draw an operator chart (which can also be used as task description on the job). Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Operator Process(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: This is a module in the Work Measurement Section of the Personal Consultant. It collects data to show right & left hand motions used in performing a task (does not use Therbligs), then it initializes Draft Choice to use an ALPS Software custom process symbol library to draw an operator chart (which can also be used as a task description on the job). Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 68 Product: Overhead Cost [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 57k Description: This is a module within the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It pulls data developed in FES & CLN into overhead cost data by operation. It also allows data for utilities, facility cost, taxes, insurance, etc. to be prorated by operation. It doesn't attempt to develop data accurate to the penny, but rather develops trends to point out possible areas of concern in overhead cost management. Proper of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Overhead Cost(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 57k Description: This is a module within the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It pulls data developed in FES & CLN into overhead cost data by operation. It also allows data for utilities, facility cost, taxes, insurance, etc. to be prorated by operation. It doesn't attempt to develop data accurate to the penny, but rather develops trends to point out possible areas of concern in overhead cost management. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 69 Product: Space Relationship [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 43k Description: This is the final module in the Facilities Management Section of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box. It puts combined flow & sevice affinities from Layout Planning in rank order in a table to be used for CAD drawings of block layouts. It also provides the length of the side of a square of the operation square footage, as a starting place for the analyst to run from a square to shape of best fit. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Space Relationship(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 43k Description: This is the final module in the Facilities Management Section of the Personal Consultant. It puts combined flow and service affinities from Layout Planning in rank order in a table to be used for CAD drawings of block layouts. It also provides the length of the side of a square of the operation square footage, as a starting place for the analyst to run from a square to shape of best fit. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 70 Product: Statistical [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: This rounds out the Industrial Engineers Tool Box, as each of the study areas require statistical support. It sets up random sampling schedules. Universal standard mean is used to avoid bias. The program allows analysis of normal distribution, 't' & chi square. For those who can't let go of tables, help screens provide 's','t'& chi suare values. The program can also perform regression & correlation analysis. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Statistical(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC3.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 48k Description: This rounds out the Personal Consultant, as each of the study areas require statistical support. It sets up random sampling schedules. Universal standard mean is used to avoid bias. The program allows analysis of normal distribution, `t' & chi square. For those who can't let go of tables, help screens provide `s', `t' & chi square values. The program can also perform regression & correlation analysis. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 71 Product: Value Engineering [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE TOOL BOX. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 72k Description: This part of the Industrial Engineers Tool Box, while basically here for the trained analyst, can be used by one who follows the menus to select the VE team, develop functional activity simplifications, & compare alternatives. The trained analyst can use VE & OVAL (Organization Value Analysis Logic) to analyze the office environment for possible down sizing. Proper evaluation of the I E Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Value Engineering(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, Draft Choice, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC2.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 72k Description: This part of the Personal Consultant, while basically here for the trained analyst, can be used by one who follows the menu to select the VE team, develop functional activity simplifications, & compare alternatives. The trained analyst can VE & OVAL (Organization Value Analysis Logic) to analyze the office environment for possible down sizing. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 72 Product: Volume,Hours & Productivity [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, IE Tool Box. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPS1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPS1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 77k Description: Develops present & historical data for use in analyzing work place performance by operation & tour. The program allows inclusion of fringe hours for development of staffing needs based on either a level daily average of year to date hours & volume, or an adjusted daily average of ytd hours & volume. The adjustment can be for either volume increase or desired % of productivity increase. Proper evaluation of the IE Tool Box requires all 20 programs. Product: Volume,Hours & Productivity(PC) [***] Version: 3.0 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk, the Personal Consultant. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $40.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ALPPC1.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; ALPPC1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 77k Description: Develops present & historical data for use in analyzing work place performance by operation & tour. The program allows inclusion of fringe hours for development of staffing needs based on either a level daily average of year to date hours & volume, or an adjusted daily average of ytd hours & volume. The adjustment can be for either volume increase or desired % of productivity increase. Proper evaluation of the Personal Consultant requires all 18 programs. Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 73 Chapter 11 Mathematics 11.1 General math Product: Mom's Math [***] Version: 4.0 (05-27-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MOMSMA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: This math program is for children of all ages. It contains arcade style math games and other modules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebra. These modules have multiple learning levels so your child will never outgrow the program. Chapter 12, "Programming" 74 Chapter 12 Programming 12.1 Languages See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 36). 12.1.1 BASIC Product: Basic Program Cross Reference [***] Version: 1.2 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Author: JNGoodale, 404-392-0781 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Support, upgrade discounts, slightly smaller program. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BASXRF.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: Provides: 1. Formatted program listing 2. User label/line number and variable cross-reference 3. Reserved word cross-reference. Any of the three options may be turned on/off in any combination. Output can be to a printer or file ready to print. Works for programs written in GWBasic and QuickBasic. It may work for other dialects as well. Reserved word list can be user defined. Very easy to use. 12.1.2 C Product: AutoLibrary Program-Playback [***] Version: 1.2 (03-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Turbo C v2.0. Author: Avid Software, 503-626-6652 Registration: $58.00 Registration benefits: Source code, 3 months of support. Look for: ALIB12.ZIP on BBSs; ALIB12.EXE in IBMPRO forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: This tool gives C programs an easy way to automate communications. This tool is an automation layer that can interface to virtually any type of serial communications protocol. (A basic RS-232 asynchronous interface library is provided.) Program-Playback automation is similar to Capture- Playback automation. However, with Program-Playback automation the keystrokes are manually coded into C programs then played back later. Use this tool to automate remote services and to create automated test suites. Chapter 12, "Programming" 75 12.1.3 Pascal Product: The Evergreen Tools [***] Version: 1.1 (10-03-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Turbo Pascal v4.0 or better. Author: Mark Tigges, 604-926-0366 Registration: $45.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, support. Look for: EG_TOOLS.EXE on BBSs (call 604-277-9970 to download it at no charge). Download size: 250k Description: This comprehensive set of utility routines is for programmers wishing to add a little flair to their programs. Offering routines to create pull-down, box type and scrolling menues. Also text display that is incomparably faster to standard routines. Routines for prompting formatted information and single line text editing are also there. 12.2 `Make' utilities Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***] Version: 3.00 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM. Language Compilers, assemblers. Author: EmmaSoft, 607-533-4685 Registration: $55.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: SUPER30*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); SUPER*.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 395k 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. 12.3 Hypertext/hypermedia See also: Business, Training aids (page 48). Chapter 12, "Programming" 76 Product: Popup Help & Data (Ph.D.) [***] Version: 1.0 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PHD10.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 220k Description: This unique new program allows you to create cross-referenced help files that are available at the touch of a key. Add help to programs with inadequate or non-existent built-in help, create customized help systems for office environments, document macros written for other software, create cross- referenced data lists and more! Uses advanced memory swapping to require only 8K of memory. Pull-down menus, custom colors, mouse support and on-line help for included. 12.4 Programming utilities Product: The INTL Package [***] Version: 1.0 (04-08-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Appropriate tools for developing applications for MS-Windows. Author: Bjo"rn Fahller, +46-920 226870 Registration: $55.00 Registration benefits: One year of phone/CompuServe/newsletter/ mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; INTL.LZH in IBMPRO forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 108k Description: This dynamic link library severly simplifies the process of writing applications fit for the international market. Except for the support of multilingualism, there are functions for converting date, time, floating point numbers and currency to strings and functions to convert strings to the above. All conversions follows the international settings in WIN.INI. Included is a demonstration program with sources. Chapter 13, "Education" 77 Chapter 13 Education 13.1 Preschool Product: Brandon's Big Lunchbox [***] Version: 1.5 (03-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Author: Robichaux and Associates, 504-752-2620 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disk. Look for: BIGBOX.ZIP on BBSs; BIGBOX.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe; BIGBOX.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 248k Description: 26 colorful educational games that will keep young computer users busy for hours! Open the Lunchbox and your computer users will have loads of fun learning computer skills, problem solving, drilling on sight words, solving fun math problems, playing memory games, learning the alphabet, plus much more. Pick every game from the main Lunchbox menu. Keep the word games fresh -- customize your word list! Product: Play 'n' Learn [***] Version: 3.00 (01-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. CGA monitor. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Unknown. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 150k Description: An education program for very young children 18 months to 3 years old. Includes eight basic games with multiple variations. The games range from very simple - push a key and get a response type game for 18 month old children - to more complex alphabet and matching games. Also includes an etch-a- sketch type drawing game. 13.2 Computers See also: Business, Training aids (page 48). Chapter 13, "Education" 78 13.2.1 Operating system tutors Product: DosEA 1--For Absolute Beginners [***] Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 112k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A series of hypertext tutorials on MS-DOS. Demonstrates the hypertext system used in the remainder of the series. Supports a mouse. Product: DosEA 2--What is DOS? [***] Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 142k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Second in the DosEA series. A background on how computers and MS-DOS were developed is given. "Operating system" is described. The DOS prompt and the DOS commands are introduced. Hands-on practice is provided in recognizing the DOS prompt and changing default disk drives. A "hyperbook": Has chapters like a book, but is written in hypertext. Start the series here or with any DosEA program: Each one stands alone. Product: DosEA 3--10 Easy Commands [***] Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA3.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 154k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Third in the DosEA series of hypertext tutorials on MS-DOS. DosEA 3 describes and provides hands-on practice for 10 easy DOS commands: CLS, DATE, DIR, EXIT, PROMPT, TIME, TYPE, VER, VERIFY, and VOL. The program screens for errors: If the user Chapter 13, "Education" 79 enters a command wrong, it is not accepted. If three errors are made, the program demonstrates how to enter the command. A properly entered command is executed by the user's DOS. Product: DosEA 4--Find That Command! [***] Version: 2.00 (05-19-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA4.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 116k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Fourth in the DosEA series of hypertext tutorials. This utility helps the user find the right DOS commands to perform certain tasks. Memory jolting words are used to direct users to the appropriate commands. Product: DosEA 5--All About MS-DOS 5.0 [***] Version: 1.00 (07-05-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA5.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 128k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Fifth in the DosEA series of hypertext tutorials on DOS. This is a reference of the additions, deletions, and changes in MS- DOS 5. It makes feature-by-feature, command-by-command, switch-by-switch comparisons between MS-DOS 5 and previous representative versions of DOS. It is not only for beginners, but also experienced computer users; those that have MS-DOS 5 and those that do not. In short, anyone who is interested in the changes in MS-DOS 5. Chapter 13, "Education" 80 Product: DosEA 6--Switched on DOS [***] Version: 1.00 (09-14-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEA6.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 138k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A hypertext database of the 238 DOS command switches and parameters from versions 1.0 to 5.0. (MS-DOS 5.0 added 85 switches and other parameters!) Access them by command, DOS version, switch, parameter, or name. Nothing else like it. A "must have" for "power users." 13.3 Teachers 13.3.1 Gradebooks Product: VAR Grade [***] Version: 5.01A (04-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM, 720K or larger disk drive. Author: VARed Software, 805-523-7546 Registration: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, plus next major version (and manual). Look for: VARGRA.ZIP on BBSs; VARGRA.ZIP in ZNT:PBS forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 653k Description: Used for both grades and attendance. Both letter and number grades are accepted. Any assignment or score can be changed at any time. There are many types of pre-defined assignments (tasks), including ones that are the sums, averages, and weights of other tasks. Any task or combination of tasks can be plotted, correlated, and analyzed statistically--including what-ifs. Attendance, database items, & seating charts can be recorded. Data can be printed any way you want. Chapter 13, "Education" 81 13.4 Science Product: PENDULUM - computer experiments [***] Version: 1.0 (01-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Mouse strongly recommended. Author: SCIENCE FUN Registration: $23.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, teachers guide, master disks, 6 months support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PNDLM.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: Based on computer simulations, duplicates the behavior of real pendulums under a large variety of circumstances. You perform experiments; the computer verifies the accuracy of measurements & calculations. A large variety of problems are generated and solved on-line with computer verification and assistance. The level is pre-calculus, for Sr. High or Jr. College, or for anyone interested in learning more about mechanical systems, while having fun. Written by professional physicist. Easy to use. 13.5 Software tools 13.5.1 For other Product: APPLICATION & VERIFICATION MGT. [***] Version: AV-2.0 (09-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Hard disk. Author: First Step Software Registration: $95.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, unlimited phone/newsletter support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 250k Description: Eligibility is checked during entry of application and letter of approval or denial is printed. Verification can be done by random sample or focus and letters are printed. School reports listed by eligibility and student last name. District reports include student status, parent status and ethnic summary. Federal income table can be changed yearly by operator. Chapter 13, "Education" 82 13.6 Other Product: ELMER [***] Version: 1.00 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 1.0 or better. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593-6136 Registration: $45.00 Registration benefits: Phone support, free upgrades. Look for: ELMER100.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-593-9067 to download it at no charge); ELMER1.ZIP in HAMNET forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 65k Description: This expert system is based on a finite state machine using table driven software. The declarative knowledge is stored in the form of separate ASCII text and command files. The procedural knowledge is stored in the state table. Data files correspond to the Knowledge Engine (and the Inference Engine), the State Tables correspond to the Inference Engine. Also contains an ASCII editor for text files, and a tool to view the state table. Educational and useful for S/W support. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 83 Chapter 14 Graphics 14.1 Drawing programs Product: Chartist [***] Version: 1.02b (04-28-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse, EGA monitor, graphics printer. Author: Novagraph, 214-231-2169 Registration: $72.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NGCHAR.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 137k Description: This comprehensive flow charting and org charting package for Windows 3.0 features full color and font support, multiple symbol and border styles and automatic routing of lines in multiple styles. It also supports hypertext references to other documents, import of bitmap graphics into symbols, and export of data into other applications. 14.2 CAD/CAM applications See also: Engineering (page 56). Product: DRAFT CHOICE [***] Version: 2.00 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 412k RAM; Hercules or CGA monitor. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $75.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus utilities, bonus fonts, bonus symbol libraries, 90-day support, newsletter. Look for: DC20.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); DC.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 350k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Vector Based, affordable CAD program with over 200 Drawing, Viewing and Editing commands. Mouse and Keyboard Operation. 9- pin, 24-pin, HP Laserjet/Deskjet, Postscript and HP Plotter Support. Auto-dimensioning, 256 Layers, English and Metric Units, Auto-Scaling, Powerful Floating Point Zoom, Symbol Library Support, Animation, On-Line calculator, Parametric Function Generator, EMS and Virtual Memory Support, 3-D type Chapter 14, "Graphics" 84 Volume Rendering, Parallel, Vertical, Tangent modes, and much more... 14.3 Business applications See also: Business (page 41). Product: EXPRESSGRAPH [***] Version: 1.05 (12-31-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM, CGA monitor, IBM or Epson graphics printer. Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932 Registration: $29.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of phone/fax/mail support, product discounts. Look for: EGRAF1.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at no charge); EGRAF1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 360k Description: The size of the graph can be adjusted by changing the height and width. Horizontal and vertical grids can easily be turned on or off. The scaling factor can be controlled. Graph up to 16 groups of 52 numbers each using 16 different fill patterns. Line graphs can be made with or without symbols. Bar charts can be regular, overlapped, stacked, percentage or three dimensional. Pie charts can be uncut, exploded or separated. Import data from other programs. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 85 Chapter 15 Home & hobby See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 52). 15.1 Collecting Product: BookBank [***] Version: 1.1 (02-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: Data By Design, 803-556-0562 Registration: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CIS/ newsletter/mail support, minor upgrades free, major upgrade discounts. Look for: BOOKBK11.ZIP on BBSs (call 803-569-6525 to download it at no charge); BBANK1.ZIP in COLLECT forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Description: A full featured program for book collectors and lovers. Keeps track of what books you own, what they are worth, and full descriptions. It also tracks the dealers and other collectors you associate with, and helps you develop and track your own want-list. Multiple searches, formats and reports can be sent to screen, printer or file. Has pull-down menus so it is fast, powerful, and easy to use. Product: CDMaster [***] Version: 7.00 (06-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support, bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: CDMSTR70.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); CDMSTR.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: CD lovers need a program as sophisticated as the format itself to catalog their collections. This is the answer! The program is easy to use and POWERFUL. Standard entries for Title, Artist, CD Number, Category, and Tunes PLUS 3 User Defined Fields! The user can obtain print outs for criteria or all, and can search for all fields or combination, even Tunes! Print Outs include: An abbreviated listing, full catalog, a custom lisiting, 3X5 and Rolodex cards, front labels, and a complete Tune list! Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 86 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Art Collection [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: ART527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized cataloging system designed specifically for art collections including - paintings, sculpture, prints, weavings, castings, etc. Each piece can be cataloged by up to 21 characteristics all of which can be searched, sorted, cross referenced or alphabetized. Great for insurance purposes! A single ATL-key combination displays both the total cost and total current value. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Books/Magazines [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: BOOKS527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database designed specifically for cataloging books and magazines. Provides up to 21 fields, all of which can be cross referenced, searched, alphabetized and sorted. User definable reports all you to print anything from index cards to full page reports. The 10,000,000 entry capacity provides room for even the largest collection. "...a very complete program designed to meet the needs of the most demanding book collector." - Journal of the National Book Collector's Society. Product: ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: POP527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database for cataloging CDs, LPs, cassettes, tapes and music videos. It allows you to catalog your music collection based on up to 21 criteria - all of which can be searched, cross referenced and alpabetized. The 10,000,000 entry capacity provides room for the largest collection. Rated Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 87 as the best available software for cataloging CD/LP collections by both Goldmine and DISCoveries magazines. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Comic Books [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, updates, support, bonus utilities. Look for: COMIC527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: This software provides a fast and easy way to catalog a comic book collection of any size. Repeat keys and macros make entering information about your collection easy. You can use up to 21 lines to catalog your collection - all of which can be searched, cross referenced and alphabetized. 3-D drop down menus provide quick access to all program features. User definable reports let you print anything from index cards to full page reports. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Gun Collection [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: GUNS527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database designed for both casual and licensed gun collectors. Allows you to catalog up to 21 characteristics for each gun. Great for insurance purposes! User definable reports allow you to have reports printed _your_ way. 3-D drop down menus put all of the features at your finger tips. Catalog, search and list your collection based on gun type, caliper, year manufactured or any other way you wish. This is the most flexible and complete software for cataloging a gun collection. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 88 Product: ORGANIZE! Your Jazz Collection [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: JAZZ527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A database system designed specifically for cataloging jazz collections. You can catalog your collection using up to 21 criteria including the basics such as title, artist, composer, and label. Plus you keep track of the individual performers on each composition. All of the information you enter can be found during a search, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. Includes a repeat key and macros to make entering information about your collection quick and easy. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Memorabilia [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: MEM527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: For collectors of memorabilia this is the software that can help you organize your collection so you know what you have, where it is stored and what it is worth. Plus you can also use this software to keep wanted, available for trade, and for sale lists. 3-D drop down menus and WYSIWYG screens make usiung this software easy. You can catalog each piece in your collection by up to 21 criteria, all of which can be searched, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Model Railroad [***] Version: 5.27 (03-31-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: RAIL527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: Designed for both the collector and modeler this software helps the model railroad enthusiast get organized. You can use up to 21 lines to catalog your collection/model railroad. All of the lines can be searched, cross referenced, sorted or alphabetized. A single ALT-key combination quickly gives you Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 89 the total cost and the total current value of your collection/ model railroad. Great for insurance purposes! Product: ORGANIZE! Your Stamp Collection [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, updates, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: STAMP527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database for cataloging stamps from any/all countries. Repeat keys and macros make entering information about similar stamps quick and easy. A 10,000,000 stamp capacity provides room for the largest collection. Each stamp can be cataloged using up to 21 criteria (16 of which are user definable) - all of which can be searched, cross referenced, alphabetized and sorted. User definable printed reports allow you to print anything from index cards to full page reports. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Wine (Cellar) [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, support, updates, bonus utilities. Look for: WINE527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized cataloging system designed specifically for keeping a wine cellar organized; or just keeping track of wines you've enjoyed. Each wine or bottle can be cataloged by up to 21 characteristics, all of which can be searched, sorted, cross referenced or alphabetized. Provides the perfect way to find a wine for a special occaission. And a single CTRL-key combination will show you the total value of your wine collection. 15.2 Fortune telling & astrology See also: Religion & philosophy (page 99). Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 90 Product: Book of Changes [***] Version: 1.61 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: BOOK*.ZIP on BBSs; BOOK*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. Completely menu-driven, so you never enter long command sequences. You can edit the text for each hexagram and add your own comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. (Also available in Spanish.) Product: By the Numbers [***] Version: 4.53 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: NUMB*.ZIP on BBSs; NUMB*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. Product: Crystal Ball [***] Version: 3.11 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $19.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/mail support. Look for: CRYS*.ZIP on BBSs; CRYS*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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! Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 91 Product: Fortune Teller [***] Version: 3.51 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: FORT*.ZIP on BBSs; FORT*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: A potpourri of fortune telling techniques includes three separate playing card methods, dice, short Numerology reading, and Runes. A history and explanation of each method appears in the documentation. Also included is an ESP test. Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Version: 3.51 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: MAYAN*.ZIP on BBSs; MAYA*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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 [***] Version: 2.52 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: TAROT*.ZIP on BBSs; TARO*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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 Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 92 your own comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. No graphics. Product: Richard Webster Programs [***] Version: 2.1 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: WEBSTER.ZIP on BBSs; AURA*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. "Quick Numerology" uses a special method of Numerology, popular in Australia and New Zealand, to give a quick but pointed personality profile. It's a great way to meet people and make friends! Product: Your ESP Test [***] Version: 1.1 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor, 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $0.00 Registration benefits: 900 number/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ESP*.ZIP on BBSs; ESP*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Three standard tests to see if you have ESP (extra-sensory perception) potential. Try precognition, clairvoyance, or telekinesis. Lots of fun! 15.3 Gardening Product: ORGANIZE! Your Plants/Garden [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utiliites. Look for: PLANT527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: If you'd like to keep track of the plants you have in your house, yard or garden then this is the software for you! Not only can you catalog the plants you have, but for each one you can record its characteristics such as color, when it blooms, its growth, etc. Plus you can have any care instructions Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 93 immediately available at your finger tips. 3-D drop down menus and WYSIWYG screens make this software easy to use. 15.4 Ham radio Product: LAN-LINK [***] Version: 2.00 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Radio transceiver and TNC. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593-6136 Registration: $45.00 Registration benefits: Electronic/phone/mail support, free upgrades. Look for: LL159EXE.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge); LL200.ZIP in HAMNET forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: A Personal Packet Terminal Program for the TNC1, TNC2, KPC-2 and most of all a smart multimode digital communications controller for the KAM, MFJ1278 and the PK-232. Menu driven, optimizes the configuration of the TNC in each communications mode and provides smart terminal features. If you are not using this, you are not making the most use of the LAN. Product: PC-HAM [***] Version: 3.52 (03-20-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593-6136 Registration: $36.50 Registration benefits: Support, source code, free upgrades. Look for: LOG3_52.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge). Download size: 150k Description: More than a simple menu driven computerized logbook, it allows you to access the data in the logbook in ways that have not been previously possible. For example:- Generate your DXCC status automatically. A contest logging package, sweepstakes simulation game and propagation prediction programs are also included in the package. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 94 Product: WHATS-UP [***] Version: 1.20 (07-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Radio receiver and Radio Modem. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593-6136 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Electronic/phone/mail support, data exchange, free upgrades. Look for: WU120EXE.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge); WU120.ZIP in HAMNET forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 202k Description: A tool which provides the Radio Amateur, or the Educator, with the capability to perform experiments in spacecraft orbital dynamics as well as monitoring the environment onboard several of the Orbiting Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio (OSCAR) during individual passes or over long periods of time. Provides an introduction as to how this can be done using readily available low cost equipment (under $500.00). 15.5 Health 15.5.1 Food/dietary/kitchen Product: Quick Shop [***] Version: 1.00 (05-29-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/ CompuServe/mail support, package suitable as gift, bonus program, programmer's file structures. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QS100.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; QS100.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 120k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Select your meals and print a shopping list with the ingredients listed by grocery store aisle. Assures that you have everything needed for the meals you plan. A relational database. When entering meals, select available ingredients or add new ones as you go. Add ingredients separately from meals, too. Handles coupons and reminders. Sample database included. Context sensitive help. Makes a nice gift. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 95 15.6 Household automation Product: Smart10 [***] Version: 1.3 (10-06-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. X10 PowerHouse CP290. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Free upgrading. Look for: SMRTEN13.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); SMRTEN.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 97k 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). 15.7 Movies & video tapes Product: ORGANIZE! Your Video Tapes [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, upgrades, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: VIDEO527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: A specialized database designed specifically for cataloging video tapes (movies, TV shows & personal videos). Each selection on a tape can be cataloged using up to 21 criteria - all of which can be searched, cross referenced, sorted and alphabetized. 3-D drop down menus and WYSIWYG screens make this software straight forward and simple. User definable reports let you print anything from index cards to full page reports. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 96 Product: VideoMaster [***] Version: 8.00 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: VIDM800.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); VIDMST.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 129k Description: To help User catalog their video tapes and assist User in printing catalogs, standard and User customized listings and labels for the spine and front of the tape. There are entries for Tape Number, Title, Rating, Start Point, Star, CoStar, three User defined entries and up to 5000 line Synopsis as well as Category. User can find any tape by any field or combination. The program can handle up to multiple titles on a single tape, file only being limited by disk space. Great for the home video buff! 15.8 Lottery Product: Lotto Challenger [***] Version: 3.7 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093 Registration: $29.50 Registration benefits: Printed manual, Lotto database file, phone/newsletter/mail support. Look for: LC37.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); LC37.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 135k Description: Performs a statistical analysis of previous lotto drawings to determine the best numbers to play. Includes 20 wheeling systems that generate tickets from the numbers played. Compares the numbers on the tickets to the numbers drawn to determine which tickets are winners. A History option is included that allows you to test different playing strategies. Can be used with all Pick 5 and 6 lotteries, including the new Powerball game. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 97 Product: Windows Lotto [***] Version: 1.0 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 2MB RAM. Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093 Registration: $35.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, Lotto database file, phone/newsletter/mail support. Look for: WINLOT.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); WINLOT.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 275k Description: Features a comprehensive set of analysis tools for handicapping lottery numbers. These tools include a Number Statistics Chart, Drawing Summary Chart, Trend Chart, Hit or Miss Chart, Number Sequence Chart, Repeating Pairs Chart and Repeating Triples Chart. A Quick Pick option picks the best numbers to play. Includes 24 wheeling systems. Context sensitive Help is available for all menu items. Compatible with all Pick 5, 6 and 7 lotto games, including the new Powerball game. 15.9 Planes, trains & automobiles Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Version: 13.0 (03-28-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 300k RAM. One 720k or larger disk drive. Strongly recommended: 80286 computer, hard disk, CGA monitor. Author: Cooney Applied Technology Registration: $0.00 Registration benefits: Mail support. Look for: CAR13.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-274-0821 to download it at no charge); CAR13.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 257k Description: Operation, maintenance, and inspection logger and reminder for vehicles and machines. Quick & easy to use, yet 100% comprehensive & powerful. Has context-sensitive pop-up help and a 45 p. manual. Reminders, reports, and graphs help you operate reliably and economically. Detailed, printed logs add value at resale time. Supports metric, foreign currencies, multiple vehicles & machines. The best program of its class at any price. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 98 15.10 Sports Product: FFBALL [***] Version: 3.0 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk or high- density floppy. Author: Fly By Night Software Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, CompuServe/America Online/ mail support, bonus data files, bonus schedules for 8-16 team leagues, bonus adaptable rules set. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FFBALL.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 335k Description: Everything you need to manage a fantasy football league using the boxscores from your local paper. Includes data files to track teams along with owner's names and addresses, trades and financial transactions, weekly and seasonal schedules, point totals and won-loss records, extensive online help facility. Allows for unlimited number of teams and divisions. Relational database allows for easy data entry with lookup tables. 15.11 Other Product: ORGANIZE! Your Fabrics (Sewing) [***] Version: 5.27 (03-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732 Registration: $59.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick reference card, master disks, newsletter support, bonus utilities. Look for: FABRC527.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: For people who sew this is the program that will help you keep your fabrics and notions organized. Each fabric can be organized using up to 21 criteria such as fabric type, color, pattern, intended use when purchased, amount available and more. All information you enter can be searched, cross referenced and alphabetized. This software allows you to quickly find what you need or to determine that you don't have what you are looking for. Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 99 Chapter 16 Religion & philosophy See also: Home & hobby, Fortune telling & astrology (page 89). 16.1 The Bible 16.1.1 Bible programs Product: SeedMaster [***] Version: 2.1 (11-01-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 512k RAM. Author: White Harvest Software, Inc., 919-870-0775 Registration: $30.00 Registration benefits: Latest program version, notification of updates/enhancements, printed manual, BBS and Voice Mail Support. Look for: SMDEMO.LZH on BBSs (call 919-846-2141 to download it at no charge). Download size: 235k Description: KJV Bible/Concordance. Copyrighted Bible texts avail from author (NIV, RSV, Spanish, Greek NT). Up to 3 Bible texts side by side. Interlinear option. Fast browsing. Bible books selected by menu. Exhaustive word list. Searches can test word order and case. * wildcard. Search words highlighted on screen/ printer. Store and merge searches (OR, AND, XOR, NOT). Search statistics. Commentary lets you enter comments verse by verse. Notepad. Grabber copies window text. Uses many CUA windowing standards. 16.2 New age/occult Product: Geomancy [***] Version: 4.04 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: GEO*.ZIP on BBSs; GEO*.ZIP in NEWAGE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. Chapter 17, "Games" 100 Chapter 17 Games See also: Home & hobby, Lottery (page 96). 17.1 Practical jokes Product: Hard at Work [***] Version: 1.2 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $0.00 Registration benefits: 900 number/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: HAWHAW.ZIP on BBSs; HAWHAW.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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 [***] Version: 1.4 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $0.00 Registration benefits: 900 number/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: LOVEDOS.ZIP on BBSs; LOVE*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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 17, "Games" 101 17.2 Sayings & stories Product: Curses! [***] Version: 2.11 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: CURSE*.ZIP on BBSs; CURS*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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. 17.3 Board games 17.3.1 Mahjong Product: Solitile [***] Version: 3.3 (03-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Everett Kaser Software, 503-928-5259 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: SOLTIL33.ZIP on BBSs; SOLTIL.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 230k Description: A game of removing all of the tiles. Includes two tilesets and many different layouts, a tileset editor and a layout editor for creating your own tilesets and layouts. 3 Accessory Disks available with many more tilesets, layouts, music files, and .GIF background pictures. Users say, "It's addicting!", "It's better than the commercial game Shanghai.", "Beautiful graphics!" Chapter 17, "Games" 102 17.4 Arcade games Product: Jewel Thief [***] Version: 1.3 (05-25-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse, EGA monitor. Author: ServantWare, 313-741-1711 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Receive code for removing shareware screen. Look for: JWLTHF.ZIP on BBSs (call 313-663-4173 to download it at no charge); JWLTHF.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 17 on CompuServe. Download size: 47k Description: This exciting Windows lets you visit exotic places and collect jewels while avoiding restless natives. Three speed levels, high scores, accelerators, and pause options. A top notch Windows program that integrates excellent use of graphics and animation. Product: Pascal Robots (P-ROBOTS) [***] Version: 2.2 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Author: Softworks, 510-659-0533 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, more robots, bonus utilities. Look for: P-ROBT22.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-271-0558 to download it at no charge); P-ROB2.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; P-ROBT21.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 140k Description: This is a game based on programming in Pascal. The objective is to design and program a robot that can triumph over similar robots designed by others in a real-time battle of wits and flying missiles. An excellent way for the novice programmer to sharpen skills and have fun at the same time. For the experienced programmer, it offers a chance to see/prove just how well you program in an environment where "bad" code can lead to graphic defeat. Product: Snarf [***] Version: 2.51 (02-23-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Everett Kaser Software, 503-928-5259 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: SNARF251.ZIP on BBSs; SNARF.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 76k Description: This is a game of picking up treasures and keys, unlocking locks, navigating maze-like levels while avoiding the nasty, sneaky, snivelling Snarfs! There's teleports and First-Aid Chapter 17, "Games" 103 stations, rings and crowns. You run, you shoot. A game for the nimble-fingered. Includes a "level" editor that allows you to add your own new levels. The game currently has over 50 levels. 17.5 Card games Product: BlackJack! [***] Version: 2.30d (05-27-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Glencoe Computing, 314-458-2863 Registration: $34.99 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: BJ-230.EXE on BBSs; BJ-230.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 168k Description: An accurate simulation of the game Blackjack as played in American and foreign casinos. Splitting, double-down, insurance and surrender are all supported. Completely adaptable to any system of play. User defined count based and progressive wagering systems. Thorough documentation, sophisticated practice drills, and error tracking help the user reach any level of expertise. In the words of hundreds of satisfied users - The Best I've Ever Seen -. Super high quality graphics. 17.6 Non-card games 17.6.1 Solitaire Product: Tile Match [***] Version: 1.0 (04-17-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, additional tile sets, background pictures. Look for: TMATCH10.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); TMATCH.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 220k Description: A colorful variation of concentration solitaire (also known as memory) played with tiles. Includes many play options for a single player, or can be played by 2 to 4 players or by a single player against the computer. Multiple difficulty levels and scoring options. Uses the same tile sets as Mah Jongg solitaire and includes the TileMaker tile editing utility for users to create their own tiles. Chapter 17, "Games" 104 17.7 Star Trek & Star Wars Product: EGATrek [***] Version: 3.0 (01-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks. Look for: EGATRK30.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); EGAT30.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 116k Description: A colorful, hi-res version of the classic computer game. The player is put in control of a powerful starship in a battle to save the universe. The computer screen simulates the captain's command console with scanners, messages, damage control and even a view outside the ship. Score is based on the time needed to complete the mission with bonuses for rescues, ships destroyed, etc. Supports only EGA graphics. Product: STARTREK the Computer Program [***] Version: 1.00 (05-25-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Software for Amateur Radio, 301-593-6136 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: support, free upgrades. Look for: TREKBOOK on BBSs (call 301-593 9067 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Description: The techniques used in writing a good game are the same that programmers use in professional activities. Writing a good game poses a challenge that allows you to develop good habits and techniques for programming and also allows you to learn a language in an interesting manner. This product teaches the techniques for writing such a game using the STARTREK game as an example, and BASIC as the programming language in which to write the code. Chapter 17, "Games" 105 17.8 Trivia Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Version: 1.23 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support, Bonus game. Look for: IQ.ZIP on BBSs; IQ.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k 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! 17.9 Adventure Product: Adventure Game Toolkit (AGT) [***] Version: 1.35 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Author: Softworks, 510-659-0533 Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, phone support, bonus games. Look for: AGT135.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 606-271-0558 to download it at no charge); AGT135.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; AGT135.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 7 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 90k Description: Enables you to create and play your own text adventure games. Once created, your adventures can be played and enjoyed by others. Games can be big (200 locations, 100's of objects, people, creatures), sophisticated (500 or more word vocabulary, full-sentence parser) and very professional (numerous reviewers have likened AGT games to those from INFOCOM). Comes with a dozen sample games (including Colossal Cave) and extensive documentation. Chapter 17, "Games" 106 Product: HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! [***] Version: 1.1 (04-06-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Author: Gray Design Associates Registration: $20.00 Registration benefits: Hint booklet, automatic playback file, special offer on trilogy. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HUGO3.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 550k Description: The final episode in the hugely popular trilogy of colorful 3-D animated EGA adventure games. It features spectacular full screen graphics, a new "turbo" button and built-in hints. Will HUGO outwit the evil Witch Doctor, find the mysterious Pool of Life and finally beat his arch-enemy the old man? You bet, and much more besides! Product: Humongous Cave Adventure [***] Version: 1.5 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk. Author: Softworks, 510-659-0533 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed 'walk-thru' solution or master disks. Look for: H-CAVE15.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-271-0558 to download it at no charge); H-CAV1.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; H-CAVE15.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 390k Description: Based on the original Colassal Cave by Woods and Crowther but expanded to 300 locations and 100's of objects, creatures and puzzles. Created using a special version of the Adventure Game Toolkit (AGT) -- available separately. This version has a number of advanced features including the ability to customize the "look-and-feel" of the game and to even have "menu-driven" input from the player. This game will remind you of the best from INFOCOM! Chapter 17, "Games" 107 17.10 Word games Product: Cipher [***] Version: 2.1 (10-09-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, additional puzzles. Look for: CIPHER21.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); CIPHER.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 87k Description: A crypto-quotes type word puzzle game, similar to the kind you might find in the Sunday newspaper. However, this version runs in colorful hi-res VGA or EGA graphics mode and allows you to play using a mouse (text modes and keyboard are also supported). Features include help, hints, save/restore. User can create their own puzzle files from either plain text quotes or from already encrypted quotes. Product: Cipher for Windows [***] Version: 1.0 (10-02-91) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Arcanum Computing Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, additional puzzles. Look for: CIPHWN10.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); CIPHWN.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 112k Description: A crypto-quotes type word puzzle game, similar to the kind you might find in the Sunday newspaper. However, this version runs in colorful hi-res VGA or EGA graphics mode under the Microsoft Windows 3.x environment and allows you to play using a mouse. Features include standard Windows style hypertext help, hints, save/restore. User can also create their own puzzle files from plain text or already encrypted quotes. Product: Hangman for Students [***] Version: 1.01 (03-09-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $19.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HANG.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 181k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: The classic hangman game with word lists divided by grade levels, from Grade 1 to Grade 5, plus junior high and senior high. It offers enough chances so that kids can win frequently and stay interested in the game. Adults may be surprised that Chapter 17, "Games" 108 they like to play, too. Parents can create additional word lists. Over 4,500 words. Product: Puzzler I [***] Version: 1.0 (05-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. CGA monitor, hard disk. Author: ALPS Software, 719-269-1117 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: Puzzler II, solutions, 90 days phone/ CompuServe/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: PZL1.COM on BBSs; PZL1.COM in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: This word game is an alphanumeric rebus puzzle game. Help is afforded through use of 'Hangman' style letter blanks. There are 60 puzzles, and up to 6 people may play. There are three levels of play, from amateur to master. The rebus may be retained on screen for any length of time, but there is no score given if the time for the level of play is exceeded. At the masters level there are some puzzles that can't be solved in time by a non-typist. Product: WINWHEEL [***] Version: 1.40 (03-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. (Does not run in Windows 3.0 "real" mode.) VGA monitor, mouse, VBRUN100.DLL run-time module for Visual Basic applications. Author: WHEEL Games Registration: $19.00 Registration benefits: Database of over 12,000 puzzles. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WINWHE.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 17 on CompuServe. Download size: 146k Description: A Wheel of Fortune/Hangman type word guessing game for Windows 3.X. Features: colorful graphics, 1-3 players, 5 rounds, sound on/off toggle, autowin after all letters bought and guessed, hi-score table for top 10 WHEELERS, and a puzzle editor to add/ delete/modify puzzles. Chapter 17, "Games" 109 17.11 Strategy/simulation Product: Nine Men's Morris [***] Version: 1.03 (05-31-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NINE.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 114k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: An ancient strategy game also called "The Mill." Get "three in a row" to take your opponent's pieces. Is somewhat like tic- tac-toe, but expanded. Looks easy, but isn't. Play against the computer. Switch sides. Take back moves. Hypertext help system. Supports mouse. Warning: You may get hooked. Product: Tear Down the Wall [***] Version: 1.02 (05-06-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Langin Software, 618-532-4899 Registration: $10.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WALL.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 109k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Tear down the wall without using a pick or going to Berlin. Great strategy game. Supports a mouse. The winner is the one who destroys the biggest and most bricks. Each wall is different, and hard and weak bricks effect how the wall falls. Think ahead: A good move by you may leave a better move for the computer. Hypertext help system. Don't think you can beat the computer! Product: WALL STREET RAIDER [***] Version: 3.0 (04-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, 720k floppy drive or hard disk (hard disk strongly recommended). Author: Ronin Software, 206-391-9521 Registration: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, 90-day mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 340k Description: A high-stakes, nonstop game of corporate finance, with "live" stock ticker, where 1-4 players (& computer) battle for profit in an amazingly realistic simulation. Has 150 companies in 26 industry groups, each trying to dominate its own industry and Chapter 17, "Games" 110 crush the competition, while players try to get rich, do takeovers, greenmail, LBO's, mergers, issue junk bonds (and play dirty) to grasp and control the world's largest corporations, from Exxon on down. The ultimate in realistic stock market games! 17.12 Puzzles, mix & match Product: DTQ [***] Version: 1.00 (05-03-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. VGA monitor. Author: Roger D Hamilton, +44-320 51282 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, unlimited support, 80286 edition, personalized copies. Look for: DTQ-V1.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 180k Description: Play computer * 31 Stages * 9 Pairs to 18 Quads Auto Level scoring * Game Position recording * Instant Reset 72 Icon / Shade Spot( difficult) Library - not disk access ! Options inc : - Conditional "Cheat"( Score Swap) * Practise * Icon View Secret Computer Play * Alternate or "Match" move * Other Abs Coord Cursor( min Keypresses !) or Full Keyboard(U&L case)! Many Shades very close- Test of discrimination and/or monitor ? Max game display ! - Slick Operation Product: Sherlock The Game of Logic [***] Version: 1.41 (03-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor, Microsoft mouse. Author: Everett Kaser Software, 503-928-5259 Registration: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: SHRLCK14.ZIP on BBSs; SHRLCK.ZIP in GAMERS forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: The game consists of trying to determine the location of 36 images which the computer has randomly placed on a 6x6 game board. The program then supplies just enough clues to solve the puzzle, and presents them graphically. It's your task to eliminate possibilities from the game board until you deduce the correct locations of all 36 images. BEWARE! Many people use the word "ADDICTING" when they register! Chapter 18, "About shareware" 111 Chapter 18 About shareware 18.1 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 18, "About shareware" 112 account, you can log on and go to the SHAREWARE forum for more information. Product: Approved Vendor Requirements [***] Version: n/a (03-12-91) Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VENDOR.ARC in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 4k 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 [***] Version: n/a (01-03-92) Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: availability unknown on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); BBSAPP.ZIP in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 25k 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: 350k 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. Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. Chapter 18, "About shareware" 113 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 in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 250k 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. Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. 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: 100k 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. Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. 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 in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Official catalog of Windows & OS/2 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. Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. Chapter 18, "About shareware" 114 Product: ASP List of Approved BBSs [***] Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ASPBBS.ZIP in SHAREWARE forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 30k 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. Editor's note: Appendix C of this catalog contains much of the same information. Product: ASP List of Approved Vendors [***] Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VENDOR.EXE in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 25k 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. Editor's note: Appendix B of this catalog contains much of the same information. Product: How to join as a "beta" author [***] Version: n/a (11-27-89) Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BETA.TXT in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 3k Description: A compilation of messages explaining how potential shareware authors can apply for membership in the ASP before releasing their first shareware program. Product: IBM PC Author Application [***] Version: n/a (08-21-91) Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: APPLIC.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); APPLIC.EXE in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 30k 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). Chapter 18, "About shareware" 115 Product: Information about copyrights [***] Version: n/a (04-29-90) Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; COPYRT.ARC in SHAREWARE forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 3k Description: A compilation of messages on why & how you should copyright a shareware program. Product: MacIntosh Author Application [***] Version: n/a (05-14-91) Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: availability unknown on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); APPLIC.SIT in SHAREWARE forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k 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). 18.2 Books Product: The ShareWare Book [***] Version: First Ed (05-12-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Compass / New England, 603-431 8030 Registration: $19.95 Registration benefits: Printed book, shareware author's kit (diskette), newsletter. Look for: SHAREBK1.ZIP on BBSs; SHAREB.EXE in SHARE forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; SHAREBK1.EXE in HOSB RTC LIB 12 on GEnie. Download size: 280k Description: A software entrepreneur's cookbook A Whole Earth Catalog for software developers Tips, tools, and techniques for successful shareware marketing and development. Includes market research, publicity, getting paid, distribution, resources, product protection, registration encouragement, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, channel management, business issues, support, taxes, manuals, packaging, shipping, international trade. Everything an author needs to get started. Appendix A, "Author addresses" 116 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: 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 a "beta" author, IBM PC Author Application, Information about copyrights, MacIntosh Author Application Association of Shareware Professionals Address: 545 Grover Rd., Muskegon MI 49442 Fax: 616-788-2765 Queries: 616-788-5131 Product: Lecture, PCFDial, Qanalyst Barn Owl Software Address: P.O. Box 74, O'Fallon, IL 62269 Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 618-632-2339 Queries: 618-632-7345 Product: 4Shell for Windows, dbDIAL(tm), GRAB Plus(r), GRAB Plus(r) for Windows, ZK-Shell, ZPAY 3 ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) th Address: 2526 69 Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712-5631 Orders: 800-468-4188 Fax: 813-866-8034 Queries: 813-866-8233 Product: PCCLOCK Michael J. Sadaway Address: P.O. Box 128-P, South Walpole, MA 02071 Product: DARN! Don't Forget!, Programmer's SUPER-MAINT EmmaSoft Address: PO Box 238, Lansing, NY 14882-0238 Orders: 607-533-4685 Fax: 607-533-4685 Queries: 607-533-4685 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 117 Product: Cipher, Cipher for Windows, EGATrek, Tile Match Arcanum Computing Address: 92 Bishop Drive, Framingham, MA 01701-6515 Product: ALPS, ALPS(PC), Architectural Engineering, Complement & Schedules, Complement & Schedules(PC), Custodial Requirements, Custodial Requirements(PC), Decision Analysis, Decision Analysis(PC), EE, Flow Process, Flow Process(PC), Furniture & Equipment Survey, Furniture, Equipment Survey(PC), Graphical Representation, Graphical Representation(PC), Layout Planning, Layout Planning(PC), Man/machine Process, Man/Machine Process(PC), Methods Time Measurement, Methods Time Merasurement(PC), Operation Process, Operation Process(PC), Operator Process, Operator Process(PC), Overhead Cost, Overhead Cost(PC), Puzzler I, Space Relationship, Space Relationship(PC), Statistical, Statistical(PC), Value Engineering, Value Engineering(PC), Volume,Hours & Productivity(PC), Volume,Hours & Productivity ALPS Software Address: 1821 Elm Ave., Canon City, CO 81212-4524 Orders: 800-242-4PSL Fax: 713-524-6398 Queries: 719-269-1117 Product: FOURU, Little Black Book, LK4.EXE, LOGGIT GTX Software Address: 5419 Dahlia Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Orders: 213-257-2704 Queries: 213-257-2704 Product: EXPRESSCALC, EXPRESSCHECK, EXPRESSGRAPH, FILE EXPRESS, ON-SIDE Expressware Corporation Address: PO Box 1800, Duvall, WA 98019 Orders: 800-753-3453 Fax: 206-788-4493 Queries: 206-788-0932 Product: BOOKLET, BOOKLET-SCREEN, Smart10 Sympathetic Software Address: 9531 Telhan Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Product: Homebuying and Refinancing Byers Sofware Address: 7507 Plum Tree Forest Court, Houston, TX 77095 Orders: 713-859-7302 Queries: 713-859-1905 Product: Basic Program Cross Reference, CIS Billing Orgainizer, Off-line CIS Catalog Viewer JNGoodale Address: 6851 Roswell Road, Unit I-15, Atlanta, GA 30328 Queries: 404-392-0781 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 118 Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder Cooney Applied Technology Address: P.O. Box 2039, Kettering, OH 45429-0039 Product: MenuDIRECT Gold, Point & Shoot Backup/Restore, Point & Shoot Home Manager, Popup Help & Data (Ph.D.) Applied Micro Systems Technology Address: P.O. Box 1784, Stillwater, OK 74076 Orders: 405-377-0444 Queries: 405-377-0444 Product: ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities, ESF's European DeskJet Fonts, ESF's European LaserJet Fonts, ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util., ESF's Scalable LJ III Fonts, TSR Download Elfring Soft Fonts Address: PO Box 61, Wasco, IL 60183 Orders: 708-377-3520 Fax: 708-377-6402 Queries: 708-377-3520 Product: dPerfect Merge Newdorf Research Address: P.O. Box 2309, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Fax: 619-942-9387 Queries: 619-942-0688 Product: DIREDIT, HDTEST Computer Counselors, Inc. Address: 1515 West Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010 Queries: 215-527-4408 Product: BlackJack! Glencoe Computing Address: 1100 Highway C, Glencoe MO 63038-1404 Orders: 314-458-2863 Queries: 314-458-2863 Product: HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! Gray Design Associates Address: P.O. Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Product: MenuEase Creative Computer Address: 8868 Continental Dr. Riverside, CA 92504 Orders: 714-687-2421 Queries: 714-687-2421 Product: BookBank, BookStor Data By Design Address: P.O. Box 31994, Charleston, SC 29417 Orders: 803-556-0562 Queries: 803-556-0562 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 119 Product: PullDown Menus for DOS, PullDown RT for Developer's MicroDynamics Development Address: 1445 Mensch Lane, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Orders: 800-831-9184 Fax: 215-367-1891 Queries: 215-367-1891 Product: ORGANIZE! Professional Books, ORGANIZE! Your Art Collection, ORGANIZE! Your Books/Magazines, ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records, ORGANIZE! Your Comic Books, ORGANIZE! Your Fabrics (Sewing), ORGANIZE! Your Gun Collection, ORGANIZE! Your Jazz Collection, ORGANIZE! Your Legal Case Notes, ORGANIZE! Your Memorabilia, ORGANIZE! Your Model Railroad, ORGANIZE! Your Office, ORGANIZE! Your Plants/Garden, ORGANIZE! Your Stamp Collection, ORGANIZE! Your Video Tapes, ORGANIZE! Your Wine (Cellar), Play 'n' Learn HomeCraft Software Address: P.O. Box 974, Tualatin, OR 97062 Orders: 503-692-3732 Fax: 503-692-0382 Queries: 503-692-3732 Product: Total Investor for 1-2-3, Total Investor for Symphony Hughes Financial Services Address: P.O. Box 1244, Nashua, NH 03061-1244 Orders: 603-598-4676 Fax: 603-598-4676 Queries: 603-598-4676 Product: ALITE, AS-EASY-AS, DRAFT CHOICE TRIUS, Inc. Address: P.O. BOX 249, N. Andover, MA 01845-0249 Orders: 800-GO TRIUS Fax: 508-688-6381 Queries: 508-794-9377 Product: ELMER, LAN-LINK, PC-HAM, STARTREK the Computer Program, WHATS-UP Software for Amateur Radio Address: POB 3419, Silver Spring, MD 20918 Queries: 301-593-6136 Product: Lotto Challenger, Windows Lotto Data Solutions Address: 1529 Thistledown Drive, Brandon, FL 33510 Orders: 800-783-8934 Queries: 813-653-3093 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 120 Product: DosEA 1--For Absolute Beginners, DosEA 2--What is DOS?, DosEA 3--10 Easy Commands, DosEA 4--Find That Command!, DosEA 5--All About MS-DOS 5.0, DosEA 6--Switched on DOS, Hangman for Students, Nine Men's Morris, Quick Shop, Tear Down the Wall Langin Software rd Address: 532 W. 3 St., Centralia, IL 62801 Orders: 618-532-4899 Fax: 618-532-0075 Queries: 618-532-4899 Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Pete Maclean Address: P. O. Box 591359, San Francisco, CA 94159-1359 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Fax: 415-751-4635 Product: Adventure Game Toolkit (AGT), Humongous Cave Adventure, Pascal Robots (P-ROBOTS) Softworks Address: 43064 Via Moraga, Mission San Jose, CA 94539 Orders: 510-659-0533 Queries: 510-659-0533 Product: Mom's Math Motes Educational Software Address: 1632 Brooks St., Fayetteville, AR 72701 Orders: 501-524-8741 Queries: 501-524-8741 Product: DasBOOT!, WINWHEEL WHEEL Games Address: 507 Washington Gdns, Washington, NJ 07882-9205 Product: SeedMaster White Harvest Software, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 97153, Raleigh, NC 27624-7153 Orders: 919-870-0775 Queries: 919-870-0775 Product: VAR Grade VARed Software Address: 1490 Calle Fidelidad, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-6819 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Queries: 805-523-7546 Product: Brandon's Big Lunchbox, Hotnet Robichaux and Associates Address: P. O. Box 82311, Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Orders: 504-752-2620 Fax: 504-751-2722 Queries: 504-752-2620 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 121 Product: CDMaster, VideoMaster Unicorn Software Limited Address: P.O. Box 911 Wabash, IN 46992-0911 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Queries: 219-563-HOME Product: PC Canary, The ShareWare Book, TimeTrac Compass / New England Address: POBox 117, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0117 Orders: 603-431 8030 Queries: 603-431 8030 Product: PENDULUM - computer experiments SCIENCE FUN Address: 15 Seeley St., Brookhaven, NY 11719 Product: Federal Express Label Printer TVSWare (Thomas V. Sollas III) Address: 1128 Borden Ave., Apt. 1, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 Queries: 908-295-5543 Product: Integrity Master(tm) Stiller Research Address: 2625 Ridgeway St., Tallahassee, FL 32310 Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 904-575-7884 Queries: 904-575-7884 Product: dtSearch DT Software, Inc. Address: 2101 Crystal Plaza Arcade, Suite 231, Arlington, VA 22202 Orders: 800-242-4775 Queries: 703-521-9427 Product: The Evergreen Tools, PACE, Pro-Bat I Mark Tigges Address: 2925 Altamont Cresent, West Vancouver BC, CANADA V7V 3B9 Orders: 604-926-0366 Queries: 604-926-0366 Product: Book of Changes, By the Numbers, Citizen, Creativity Package, Crystal Ball, Curses!, Fortune Teller, Geomancy, Hard at Work, I.Q. Challenge, LoveDOS, Maillist / M-Label, Mayan Appendix A, "Author addresses" 122 Calendar, Personal Tarot, Poetry Generator, Recap, Richard Webster Programs, Workbase, Your ESP Test R.K. West Consulting Address: P.O. Box 8059, Mission Hills, CA 91346 Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 314-966-1833 Product: CALendar preview for SideKick 2, CALendar RePorT for SideKick+, CALendar report for TRaVel, Resident Task Manager WetZoft Applications Address: 788 Martin Ct West, Severn, MD 21144-2213 Orders: 301-969-9385 Queries: 301-969-9385 Product: QPACS, XPENS Richard A. Williams Address: P.O. Box 1311, Crystal Lake, IL 60039 Queries: 815-455-6333 Product: HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Brentson Worrell Address: 6404 Mornay Dr., Tampa, FL 33615 Orders: 813-886-2282 Queries: 813-886-2282 Product: Money Smith, MS Financial Calculator Money Smith Systems Address: P.O. Box 333, Converse, TX 78109 Orders: 800-242-4775 Product: Stable - Technical Graphs WINTERRA Software Group Address: PO Box 4106, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Orders: 303-470-6323 Fax: 303-470-6323 Queries: 303-470-6323 Product: KP5 Peter Charpentier Address: 47 Meeting House Hill Rd, Durham, CT 06422 Product: Jewel Thief ServantWare Address: 1426 Brookfield Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Orders: 313-741-1711 Queries: 313-741-1711 Product: METRIC-X Orion Development Corporation Address: P. O. Box 2323, Merrifield, VA 22116-2323 Orders: 800-992-8170 Fax: 703-698-0857 Queries: 800-992-8170 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 123 Product: LEANER MoonStone Software Address: P.O. Box 32725, Phoenix, AZ 85064 Orders: 602-955-4266 Queries: 602-955-4266 Product: ClipMate for Windows ThunderWare (tm) Address: P.O. Box 26263, Rochester, NY 14626 Queries: 716-723-1352 Product: FileBUDDY, PrinterBUDDY Lenard Dean Address: Box 73094, Woodbine Postal Outlet, Calgary, Alberta T2W 6E0, CANADA Product: EVAL, EZSET McAdams Associates Address: P.O. Box 835505, Richardson, TX 75083-5505 Product: 4FILES Hand-Crafted Software Address: P.O. Box 6001 Sitka, AK 99835 Orders: 907-747-8996 Queries: 907-747-8996 Product: ToyBox II Virtual Magic Software Address: P.O Box 615, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703 Product: Parcel Shipping Program(PSP)(r) East Hampton Industries Address: 81 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937 Orders: 800-645-1188 Fax: 516-324-2248 Queries: 516-324-2224 Product: Surefire - Smart Document Proc, Surefire Contacts Piaf, Inc. Address: 3918 Orchard Court, Boulder, CO 80304 Orders: 303-786-8222 Queries: 303-786-8222 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 124 Product: PocketD PocketWare Address: Box 2369, Hendon, London NW4 1NR, ENGLAND Orders: 800-2424-PSL Product: APPLICATION & VERIFICATION MGT., INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE s4, INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE M4, INVENTORY & COST CONTROL im4, RECIPE MANAGEMENT & COSTING First Step Software Address: 4839 Burlington Cir., Boise, ID 83704 Orders: 208-376-4411 Product: Chartist Novagraph Address: 10014 Lawler Rd, Dallas, TX 75243 Orders: 214-231-2169 Queries: 214-231-2169 Product: DTQ Roger D Hamilton Address: "CRAIGARD" Dalcataig GLENMORISTON Inverness IV3 6YG UNITED KINGDOM Queries: +44-320 51282 Product: Wssindex WSS Division of DDC Address: 4 Reeves Road, Bedford, MA 01730 Queries: 617-275-1183 Product: Sherlock The Game of Logic, Snarf, Solitile Everett Kaser Software Address: 35405 Spruce St SW, Albany, OR 97321 Queries: 503-928-5259 Product: THE SMALL BUSINESS ADVISER, WALL STREET RAIDER Ronin Software Address: 3020 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road, Suite #36, Issaquah, WA 98027 Queries: 206-391-9521 Product: AutoLibrary Program-Playback Avid Software Address: P.O. Box 1871, Beaverton, OR 97075-1871 Orders: 503-626-6652 Queries: 503-626-6652 Product: Appointment Book Silicon Systems Address: 5217 Millsprings Dr. Orders: 817-483-8618 Queries: 817-483-8618 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 125 Product: The INTL Package Bjo"rn Fahller Address: Trollna"sva"gen 3A, S-951 61 Lulea`, SWEDEN Queries: +46-920 226870 Product: ZFace Stanley May Address: 1351 Moutain View Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952 Queries: 707-765-0875 Product: FFBALL Fly By Night Software Address: P.O. Box 4107 Product: Hi, Finance!(TM) Brightridge Solutions, Inc. Address: 1534 Brightridge Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664 Orders: 800-241-7203 Fax: 615-246-6385 Queries: 615-246-3337 Product: ToolBOX The Binary Toolshed Address: 388 Deerview Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta T2J 5Y2 CANADA Orders: 403-278 2234 Fax: 403-278 2256 Queries: 403-278 2234 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 126 Appendix B Vendor addresses This appendix lists each ASP-approved disk vendor. These vendors have agreed to abide by ethical standards when offering shareware. A & J Office Services Address: 49 COLLINGS ST, PEARCE ACT 2607 AUSTRALIA Phone: 06 2902225 AB Club Address: PARC BUROSPACE 14, BIEVRES CEDEX 91572 FRANCE Phone: 33-1-6933-7018 Adverbo Address: LAKENSESTRAAT 142, GRIMBERGEN B-1853 BELGIUM Phone: 2 475 23 63 Affordable Solutions Address: 3379 AZTEC RD #24C, DORAVILLE GA 30340 Phone: 404-728-2673 Alamo Software Address: 4102 ROLAND AVENUE, SAN ANTONIO TX 78222 Phone: 512-333-1144 Attentive Computer Services Address: 10 GANGES PLACE, BEECHBORO 6063 AUSTRALIA Phone: 09-377 5870 BayDee Inc Address: PO BOX 25, BEACONSFIELD PQ H9W 5T6 CANADA Phone: 514-457-1631 Big Byte Software Address: 2425 W ARKANSAS LANE ST B, ARLINGTON TX 76013 Phone: 817-265-2007 Bytesaver Software Address: 280 GREEN MOOR PLACE, THOUSAND OAKS CA 91361-1161 Phone: 805-496-7164 Capitol Computer Consulting Address: 741 EAST ST SUITE 349, WOODLAND CA 95695 Phone: 916-661-8181 ComLine Address: 233 W MAIN ST, APOPKA FL 32703 Phone: 407-884-5732 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 127 CompuSoft Address: 6209 15TH AVE NW, SEATTLE WA 98107 Phone: 206-784-8140 D.S.A. Computer Address: 20, avenue Gros-Chene, 1213 ONEX GENEVA SWITZERLAND Phone: 4122 793 2613 Data-Vision Address: 795 HAMMOND DR. #1104, ATLANTA GA 30328 Phone: 404-851-0107 Donnux Shareware Address: PO BOX 410, MILFORD VA 22514 Phone: 804-633-4515 OR 4615 Eracom Sdn. Bhd. Address: 35A, Jalan Jejaka 9, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur 55100 MALAYSIA Phone: 603-9853108 EZPCware Address: 5525 GIBSON ROAD, SUITE 101, GIBSONIA PA 15044 Phone: 412-443-0366 Gaan Computer Supplies Address: 499 SALMAR AVE, SUITE G, CAMPBELL CA 95008 Phone: 408-370-6747 GS-Softline Address: 3693 OAK WALK COVE, BARTLETT TN 38135 Phone: 901-386-1848 HYTech Inc. Address: PO BOX 805, DEARBORN MI 48226 Phone: 313-837-1796 Image Maker Software Address: PO BOX 626, HOBART IN 46342-7044 Phone: 219-942-2220 Key Systems, Inc. Address: 575 CALDWELL BLVD, NIAMPA ID 83651 Phone: 208-466-6645 LiRoPS Address: 2909 W JEAN ST, PO BOX 151808, TAMPA FL 33684 Phone: 813-876-2776 M J McLeod Shareware Service Address: 16 PRUDENCE CLOSE, WHITEBRIDGE NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA Phone: 61 49 422873 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 128 Mike Rowe Services Address: 101-367 BURNSIDE ROAD EAST, VICTORIA BC V9A 1A7 Canada Phone: 604-381-2553 MilData Address: CENTRE COMMERCIAL GATINES, PLAISIR F-78370 FRANCE Phone: 33 1-30540331 Miller's Computers Address: PO BOX 1022, MCMURRAY PA 15317 Phone: 310-866-9801 N A S Society Address: 5 CONCORDE PLACE, SUITE 3411, NORTH YORK ONT M3C 3M8 CANADA Phone: 416-446-6018 Nuclear Computing Address: 7667 SHADYGRADE AVENUE, NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 91605 Phone: 818-764-5374 Off the Shelf, Inc. Address: PO BOX 450065, KISSIMMEE FL 34745 Phone: 407-932-0906 OFFShore Software, Inc. Address: 2941 PRETTY BRANCH DR. W., MOBILE AL 36618 Phone: 205-649-9415 PC Assist Ltd. Address: 33 PORTLAND ST, EDINBURGH EH6 4BB SCOTLAND Phone: 031-554-5460 PC Software & Supply Address: 2404 DAKOTA AVE, SOUTH SIOUX CITY NE 68776 Phone: 402-494-4133 PC Software Publishing Address: 372-K LORONG 1, HILIR GARDEN, UJONG PASIR MELAKA 75050 MALAYSIA Phone: 06-244598 Pearl Agency Address: 39 MC DONALD COVE, BRINNON WA 98320 Phone: 206-796-4820 Pro-Line Software Address: PO BOX 2416, CLIFTON NJ 07015 Phone: 201-546-2550 Prof Shareware Address: 4 Benloese Skel 4G, RINGSTED DK-4100 DENMARK Phone: 45 53619042 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 129 Profit Ideas Software Address: 4361 BARCLAY, SUITE 07 DEPT SA, MONTREAL QC H3S 1K9 CANADA Phone: 514-738-9856 Select Software Address: 1528 43RD ST NW, CANTON OH 44709 Phone: 216-492-9191 Shareware & More Address: 60 BROADWAY, SHELBY OH 44875 Phone: 419-347-4065 Shareware America Marketing Co. Address: 724 WEST MAIN STREET, SALEM IL 62881 Phone: 618-323-6279 Shareware Depot Address: 2077 W. 76 STREET, HIALEAH FL 33016 Phone: 305-822-0122 Shareware Distribution Center Address: 13741 FOOTHILL BLVD., SUITE 170, SYLMAR CA 91342 Phone: 818-367-5020 Shareware Outlet Inc. Address: 713 110TH AVE NE, SUITE 206, BELLEVUE WA 98004 Phone: 206-646-3571 Sizzleware Shareware Library Address: PO Box 6429, Lake Charles LA 70606 Phone: 318-474-1548 Skip's Shareware Selections Address: 3516 WOLFE CRES. APT 4, HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA B3L 3S2 CANADA Phone: 902-453-0308 SMS Shareware Address: 19 CARSHALTON ROAD, CAMBERLEY SURREY GU15 4AQ UK Phone: 44 276 681864 Softcell Services Address: 25 MAYWOOD, BRYNNA PONTYCLUN MID GLAMORGAN CF7 9PZ ENGLAND Phone: 0443 2386930 Software Unlimited Address: RR2 BOX 165, ARCOLA IL 61910 Phone: 217-268-3468 the Digital Publishing Company Address: 12220 RIVERWOOD DRIVE, BURNSVILLE MN 55337 Phone: 612-595-0801 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 130 WindowShare Address: PO BOX 35, VERNY 57420 FRANCE Phone: 87 30 85 57 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 131 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. ABDEX Address: LMF COMPUTER SERVICES, 265 FRANKLIN STREET, MELROSE MA 02176 BBS Phone: 617-665-0048 ACCESS AMERICA Address: 1416 E 35 STREET, TULSA OK 74105 BBS Phone: 918-747-2542 America's Suggestion Box Address: 101 LOCUST BLVD, RONKONKOMA NY 11779 BBS Phone: 516-471-8606 Budget Computer Files Lines Address: PO BOX 185, WARESBORO GA 31564-0185 BBS Phone: 912-285-5406 Capitol Area Network Address: 10829 GOLF COURSE TERRACE, MITCHELLVILLE MD 20721 BBS Phone: 301-499-4671 CARDZ BBS Address: 1920 WEST BROADWAY, VANCOUVER BC V5S 4G3 CANADA BBS Phone: 604-734-5800 Chicago Syslink Address: 1643 SOUTH GUNERSON, BERWYN IL 60402 BBS Phone: 708-795-4442 COM-ONE Address: PO BOX 495, NAPERVILLE IL 60566 BBS Phone: 708-717-9370 Compu-Tronics BBS Address: 150 NETTLETON ROAD, VISTA CA 92083 BBS Phone: 619-630-9011 Computer Communications Address: 2230 COCQUINA DRIVE, RESTON VA 22091-1139 BBS Phone: 703-264-9698 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 132 Crossroads, BBS Address: PO BOX 254, LEXINGTON SC 29071 BBS Phone: 803-957-7077 CYBERSTORE ONLINE Address: #320-720 SIXTH ST, NEW WESTMINSTER BC V3L 3C5 CANADA BBS Phone: 604-526-3376 Del Ches Systems BBS Address: 11 ANDOVER DRIVE, EXTON PA 19341 BBS Phone: 215-363-6625 Digicom BBS Address: 7624 SYLS DRIVE, EVANSVILLE IN 47712 BBS Phone: 812-479-1310 Janis II - Tokyo Address: DAIICHI ABE BLDG, 3RD FL, 1-8-2 KANDA SAKUMACHO, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO JAPAN 101 BBS Phone: 81 3-3255-8856 KanataCad BBS Address: 160 ROTHESAY DRIVE, KANATA ONT K2L 1P1 CANADA BBS Phone: 613-831-1449 MicroLink BBS Address: 5329 N OSCEOLA, CHICAGO IL 60656 BBS Phone: 312-631-7191 MUSHIN BBS Address: 7770 REGENTS RD., STE 113-113, SAN DIEGO CA 92122 BBS Phone: 619-452-3771 Nite-Air BBS System Address: RD 2, BOX 457, BARTLETT ROAD, ROME NY 13440 BBS Phone: 315-339-8831 OverLine Systems Inc. Address: PO BOX 48931, BENTALL CENTRE, VANCOUVER BC V7X 1A8 CANADA BBS Phone: 604-681-2400 Pier 1 Exchange Address: 88 DELSAN CT, BUFFALO NY 14216 BBS Phone: 716-875-0283 REVELATION BBS Address: 27600 BOUQUET CYN RD #104-A22, SANTA CLARITA CA 91350 BBS Phone: 805-296-1218 Ronin BBS Address: PO BOX 1131, RED OAK TX 75154 BBS Phone: 214-938-2840 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 133 Seascape! BBS Address: PO BOX 326, MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 BBS Phone: 919-726-9364 Softels Monster BBS Address: 39 BEECHWOOD RISE, WATFORD HERTS WD2 5SE ENGLAND BBS Phone: 0923 213373 SOM Premium Info Network Address: 269 WAUKENA AVE, OCEANSIDE NY 11572-4335 BBS Phone: 516-536-8723 Southern On-line Services, Inc Address: 330D LEWISVILLE-CLEMMONS RD, LEWISVILLE NC 27023 BBS Phone: 919-945-5593 Super Shareware BBS Address: 132 - 117TH ST SOUTH, TACOMA WA 98444-5408 BBS Phone: 206-535-1995 SYNAPSE BBS Address: 22 BELOEIL, GATINEAU QUEBEC J8T 7G3 CANADA BBS Phone: 819-561-4321 The Atomic Cafe BBS Address: PO BOX 720894, HUSTON TX 77072 BBS Phone: 713-530-8875 The BixBox Address: PO BOX 75, CHATHAM KENT ME5 9DL ENGLAND BBS Phone: 44 0 634-200931 THE COLLECTOR'S FORUM Address: 4153 N BONITA ST, SPRING VALLEY CA 91977 BBS Phone: 619-463-9222 The CrossRoads BBS Address: 1309 WEST ALBION AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60626 BBS Phone: 312-743-5439 The DarkSide BBS Address: 3800 W FEDERAL HWY, ROSCOMMON MI 48653-8362 BBS Phone: 517-275-4384 THE GRAPEVINE Address: 1260 THOMPSON AVE, NAPA CA 94558 BBS Phone: 707-257-2338 The Hobbit Hole BBS Address: 330 N MACARTHUR AVE, PANAMA CITY FL 32401 BBS Phone: 904-763-5165 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 134 The InfoMall Address: 510 SHELMAR DRIVE, EULESS TX 76039-2520 BBS Phone: 817-540-5419 The Ledge PCBoard Address: 6858 ACCO STREET, LOS ANGELES CA 90040 BBS Phone: 818-896-2007 THE PROMISED LAND Address: 2521 W ARNOLD ST, MARSHFIELD WI 54449 BBS Phone: 715-387-1339 THE UNIVERSAL JOINT Address: 13125 W 85TH PL, ARVADA CO 80005 BBS Phone: 303-425-6950 The Valley BBS Address: 30855 MOSSY OAK TERRACE, MYAKKA CITY FL 34251 BBS Phone: 813-322-2589 THUNDERVOLTS BBS Address: 1175 MONTECITO DRIVE, LOS ANGELES CA 90031 BBS Phone: 213-225-5474 Toledo's TBBS Address: 4440 SAMARIA ROAD, TEMPERANCE MI 48182 BBS Phone: 313-856-8183 Two Ravens BBS Address: 4812 JUSTIN DRIVE, PLANO TX 75024 BBS Phone: 214-618-9578 Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 135 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: Home Money Manager II (and I) HomeCraft Software Home checkbook and budgeting. Product: Penname R.K. West Consulting Create pennames & character names for writers. Product: Soothsayer aka Oracle R.K. West Consulting I Ching and Tarot. Product: Stardial GTX Software AutoDialer For Galaxy/Starlink Service. Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 136 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 to all the information you need. 4FILES 2T.2 (05-26-92) -- Hand-Crafted Software 4Shell for Windows 1.4 (03-17-92) -- ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) Adventure Game Toolkit (AGT) 1.35 (05-01-92) -- Softworks ALITE 1.10f (12-15-91) -- TRIUS, Inc. ALPS 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software ALPS(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software APPLICATION & VERIFICATION MGT. AV-2.0 (09-01-91) -- First Step Software Appointment Book 1.0 (04-01-92) -- Silicon Systems Approved Vendor Requirements n/a (03-12-91) -- Association of Shareware Professionals Architectural Engineering 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software AS-EASY-AS 5.01c (05-22-92) -- TRIUS, Inc. ASP BBS Membership Application n/a (01-03-92) -- Association of Shareware Professionals ASP Catalog for BBSs n/a -- Association of Shareware Professionals ASP Catalog for CompuServe n/a -- Association of Shareware Professionals ASP Catalog for GEnie n/a -- Association of Shareware Professionals ASP Catalog for Windows & OS/2 n/a -- Association of Shareware Professionals ASP List of Approved BBSs n/a -- Association of Shareware Professionals ASP List of Approved Vendors n/a -- Association of Shareware Professionals AutoLibrary Program-Playback 1.2 (03-01-92) -- Avid Software Basic Program Cross Reference 1.2 (04-01-92) -- JNGoodale BlackJack! 2.30d (05-27-92) -- Glencoe Computing Book of Changes 1.61 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting BookBank 1.1 (02-01-92) -- Data By Design BOOKLET 3.8 (10-23-91) -- Sympathetic Software BOOKLET-SCREEN 1.5 (10-23-91) -- Sympathetic Software BookStor 2.5 (06-01-92) -- Data By Design Brandon's Big Lunchbox 1.5 (03-30-92) -- Robichaux and Associates By the Numbers 4.53 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 137 CALendar preview for SideKick 2 1.14 (11-17-91) -- WetZoft Applications CALendar RePorT for SideKick+ 2.61 (01-11-92) -- WetZoft Applications CALendar report for TRaVel 1.06 (04-11-92) -- WetZoft Applications CDMaster 7.00 (06-30-92) -- Unicorn Software Limited Chartist 1.02b (04-28-92) -- Novagraph Chris's Automobile Recorder 13.0 (03-28-91) -- Cooney Applied Technology Cipher 2.1 (10-09-91) -- Arcanum Computing Cipher for Windows 1.0 (10-02-91) -- Arcanum Computing CIS Billing Orgainizer 1.01 (05-23-92) -- JNGoodale Citizen 3.02 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting ClipMate for Windows 1.14 (03-07-92) -- ThunderWare (tm) Complement & Schedules 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Complement & Schedules(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Creativity Package 3.1 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Crystal Ball 3.11 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Curses! 2.11 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Custodial Requirements 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Custodial Requirements(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software DARN! Don't Forget! 3.00 (07-12-90) -- EmmaSoft DasBOOT! 1.60 (05-01-92) -- WHEEL Games dbDIAL(tm) 1.02 (01-06-92) -- ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) Decision Analysis 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Decision Analysis(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software DIREDIT 3.06 (02-29-92) -- Computer Counselors, Inc. DosEA 1--For Absolute Beginners 2.00 (05-19-91) -- Langin Software DosEA 2--What is DOS? 2.00 (05-19-91) -- Langin Software DosEA 3--10 Easy Commands 2.00 (05-19-91) -- Langin Software DosEA 4--Find That Command! 2.00 (05-19-91) -- Langin Software DosEA 5--All About MS-DOS 5.0 1.00 (07-05-91) -- Langin Software DosEA 6--Switched on DOS 1.00 (09-14-91) -- Langin Software dPerfect Merge 1.7 (05-11-92) -- Newdorf Research DRAFT CHOICE 2.00 (06-01-92) -- TRIUS, Inc. DTQ 1.00 (05-03-92) -- Roger D Hamilton dtSearch 1.12 (05-26-92) -- DT Software, Inc. EE 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software EGATrek 3.0 (01-22-92) -- Arcanum Computing ELMER 1.00 (05-01-92) -- Software for Amateur Radio ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities 1.6 (05-20-92) -- Elfring Soft Fonts ESF's European DeskJet Fonts 1.2 (05-21-92) -- Elfring Soft Fonts ESF's European LaserJet Fonts 1.2 (05-20-92) -- Elfring Soft Fonts ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util. 1.7 (05-25-92) -- Elfring Soft Fonts ESF's Scalable LJ III Fonts 1.2 (05-25-92) -- Elfring Soft Fonts EVAL 1.0 (01-23-92) -- McAdams Associates The Evergreen Tools 1.1 (10-03-92) -- Mark Tigges EXPRESSCALC 4.10 (12-31-91) -- Expressware Corporation EXPRESSCHECK 4.04 (03-31-92) -- Expressware Corporation Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 138 EXPRESSGRAPH 1.05 (12-31-91) -- Expressware Corporation EZSET 2.0 (05-18-92) -- McAdams Associates Federal Express Label Printer 1.5 (10-09-91) -- TVSWare (Thomas V. Sollas III) FFBALL 3.0 (04-01-92) -- Fly By Night Software FILE EXPRESS 5.1 (05-01-92) -- Expressware Corporation FileBUDDY 1.00 (05-30-92) -- Lenard Dean Flow Process 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Flow Process(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Fortune Teller 3.51 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting FOURU 2.0 (07-01-91) -- GTX Software Furniture & Equipment Survey 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Furniture, Equipment Survey(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Geomancy 4.04 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting GRAB Plus(r) 6.1 (09-20-91) -- ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) GRAB Plus(r) for Windows 1.5 (04-15-92) -- ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) Graphical Representation 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Graphical Representation(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Hangman for Students 1.01 (03-09-91) -- Langin Software Hard at Work 1.2 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting HDTEST 5.35a (10-20-91) -- Computer Counselors, Inc. Hi, Finance!(TM) 2.0 (06-15-92) -- Brightridge Solutions, Inc. HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 4.3 (04-15-92) -- Brentson Worrell Homebuying and Refinancing 2.0 (05-15-92) -- Byers Sofware Hotnet 3.09 (03-30-92) -- Robichaux and Associates How to join as a "beta" author n/a (11-27-89) -- Association of Shareware Professionals HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! 1.1 (04-06-92) -- Gray Design Associates Humongous Cave Adventure 1.5 (05-01-92) -- Softworks I.Q. Challenge 1.23 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting IBM PC Author Application n/a (08-21-91) -- Association of Shareware Professionals Information about copyrights n/a (04-29-90) -- Association of Shareware Professionals Integrity Master(tm) 1.21a (06-02-92) -- Stiller Research The INTL Package 1.0 (04-08-92) -- Bjo"rn Fahller INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE M4 CM-4.0 (02-01-92) -- First Step Software INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE s4 S-4.0 (02-01-92) -- First Step Software INVENTORY & COST CONTROL im4 IM-4.0 (02-01-92) -- First Step Software Jewel Thief 1.3 (05-25-92) -- ServantWare KP5 5.07 (03-03-92) -- Peter Charpentier LAN-LINK 2.00 (05-01-92) -- Software for Amateur Radio Layout Planning 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Layout Planning(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software LEANER 2.00 (06-01-92) -- MoonStone Software Lecture 1.00 (05-26-92) -- Barn Owl Software Little Black Book 4.00 (05-30-92) -- GTX Software LK4.EXE 2.0 (10-20-91) -- GTX Software Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 139 LOGGIT 4.00 (01-01-91) -- GTX Software Lotto Challenger 3.7 (06-01-92) -- Data Solutions LoveDOS 1.4 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting MacIntosh Author Application n/a (05-14-91) -- Association of Shareware Professionals Maillist / M-Label 5.3 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Man/machine Process 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Man/Machine Process(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Mayan Calendar 3.51 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting MenuDIRECT Gold 3.0 (06-01-91) -- Applied Micro Systems Technology MenuEase 1.6.3 (08-10-91) -- Creative Computer Methods Time Measurement 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Methods Time Merasurement(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software METRIC-X 2.02 (05-09-92) -- Orion Development Corporation Mom's Math 4.0 (05-27-92) -- Motes Educational Software Money Smith 2.0 (07-01-92) -- Money Smith Systems MS Financial Calculator 1.0 (07-01-92) -- Money Smith Systems Nine Men's Morris 1.03 (05-31-91) -- Langin Software Off-line CIS Catalog Viewer 1.1 (05-03-92) -- JNGoodale ON-SIDE 2.0 (05-01-92) -- Expressware Corporation Operation Process 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Operation Process(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Operator Process 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Operator Process(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software ORGANIZE! Professional Books 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Art Collection 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Books/Magazines 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your CDs & Records 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Comic Books 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Fabrics (Sewing) 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Gun Collection 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Jazz Collection 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Legal Case Notes 5.27 (05-28-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Memorabilia 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Model Railroad 5.27 (03-31-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Office 5.27 (05-27-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Plants/Garden 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Stamp Collection 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Video Tapes 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software ORGANIZE! Your Wine (Cellar) 5.27 (03-23-92) -- HomeCraft Software An Ounce Of Prevention 2.00 (05-01-92) -- Pete Maclean Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 140 Overhead Cost 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Overhead Cost(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software PACE 1.0 (02-05-92) -- Mark Tigges Parcel Shipping Program(PSP)(r) 2.4 (02-24-92) -- East Hampton Industries Pascal Robots (P-ROBOTS) 2.2 (05-01-92) -- Softworks PC Canary 92a (03-01-92) -- Compass / New England PC-HAM 3.52 (03-20-91) -- Software for Amateur Radio PCCLOCK 2.15 (08-17-91) -- Michael J. Sadaway PCFDial 1.04 (01-22-92) -- Barn Owl Software PENDULUM - computer experiments 1.0 (01-01-92) -- SCIENCE FUN Personal Tarot 2.52 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Play 'n' Learn 3.00 (01-15-92) -- HomeCraft Software PocketD 1.66 (05-24-92) -- PocketWare Poetry Generator 2.2 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Point & Shoot Backup/Restore 2.2 (05-01-92) -- Applied Micro Systems Technology Point & Shoot Home Manager 2.0 (09-01-88) -- Applied Micro Systems Technology Popup Help & Data (Ph.D.) 1.0 (05-01-92) -- Applied Micro Systems Technology PrinterBUDDY 2.01 (03-29-92) -- Lenard Dean Pro-Bat I 1.1 (04-25-92) -- Mark Tigges Programmer's SUPER-MAINT 3.00 (05-01-92) -- EmmaSoft PullDown Menus for DOS 5.00 (06-30-92) -- MicroDynamics Development PullDown RT for Developer's 5.0R (06-30-92) -- MicroDynamics Development Puzzler I 1.0 (05-15-92) -- ALPS Software Qanalyst 2.05 (09-19-90) -- Barn Owl Software QPACS 3.2 (01-01-92) -- Richard A. Williams Quick Shop 1.00 (05-29-92) -- Langin Software Recap 2.31 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting RECIPE MANAGEMENT & COSTING RM-3.0 (05-01-92) -- First Step Software Resident Task Manager 2.11 (01-05-91) -- WetZoft Applications Richard Webster Programs 2.1 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting SeedMaster 2.1 (11-01-90) -- White Harvest Software, Inc. The ShareWare Book First Ed (05-12-92) -- Compass / New England Sherlock The Game of Logic 1.41 (03-01-92) -- Everett Kaser Software THE SMALL BUSINESS ADVISER 6.2 (04-30-92) -- Ronin Software Smart10 1.3 (10-06-91) -- Sympathetic Software Snarf 2.51 (02-23-92) -- Everett Kaser Software Solitile 3.3 (03-30-92) -- Everett Kaser Software Space Relationship 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Space Relationship(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Stable - Technical Graphs 1.10 (04-30-92) -- WINTERRA Software Group STARTREK the Computer Program 1.00 (05-25-90) -- Software for Amateur Radio Statistical 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Statistical(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Surefire - Smart Document Proc S1.0 (12-10-91) -- Piaf, Inc. Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 141 Surefire Contacts 1.0 (01-15-92) -- Piaf, Inc. Tear Down the Wall 1.02 (05-06-91) -- Langin Software Tile Match 1.0 (04-17-92) -- Arcanum Computing TimeTrac 92a (06-01-92) -- Compass / New England ToolBOX 1.2 (06-15-92) -- The Binary Toolshed Total Investor for 1-2-3 2.02 (12-31-91) -- Hughes Financial Services Total Investor for Symphony 2.01 (06-01-91) -- Hughes Financial Services ToyBox II 2.02 (05-12-92) -- Virtual Magic Software TSR Download 2.9b (09-01-91) -- Elfring Soft Fonts Value Engineering 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Value Engineering(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software VAR Grade 5.01A (04-23-92) -- VARed Software VideoMaster 8.00 (06-01-92) -- Unicorn Software Limited Volume,Hours & Productivity 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software Volume,Hours & Productivity(PC) 3.0 (11-15-91) -- ALPS Software WALL STREET RAIDER 3.0 (04-30-92) -- Ronin Software WHATS-UP 1.20 (07-01-91) -- Software for Amateur Radio Windows Lotto 1.0 (06-01-92) -- Data Solutions WINWHEEL 1.40 (03-15-92) -- WHEEL Games Workbase 3.5 (06-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting Wssindex 5.21 (05-05-92) -- WSS Division of DDC XPENS 1.2 (04-08-92) -- Richard A. Williams Your ESP Test 1.1 (05-01-92) -- R.K. West Consulting ZFace .71 (11-25-91) -- Stanley May ZK-Shell 1.0 (04-22-92) -- ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) ZPAY 3 3.4 (01-12-92) -- ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. (Paul Mayer) Index 142 Index 80286 utilities See: B Utilities, Hardware Basic Program Cross utilities, 286/386/486 Reference 74, 117 utilities BBSs 112, 113 80386 utilities See: BlackJack! 103, 118 Utilities, Hardware Book of Changes 90, 122 utilities, 286/386/486 BookBank 85, 118 utilities BOOKLET 13, 117 80486 utilities See: BOOKLET-SCREEN 14, 117 Utilities, Hardware BookStor 47, 118 utilities, 286/386/486 Brandon's Big Lunchbox 77, utilities 120 4DOS 24 By the Numbers 90, 122 4FILES 24, 123 4Shell for Windows 13, 116 C CALendar preview for A SideKick 2 27, 122 Adventure Game Toolkit CALendar RePorT for (AGT) 105, 120 SideKick+ 28, 122 ALITE 32, 119 CALendar report for TRaVel ALPS 56, 117 28, 122 ALPS(PC) 56, 117 CDMaster 85, 121 APPLICATION & VERIFICATION Chartist 83, 124 MGT. 81, 124 Chris's Automobile Appointment Book 45, 124 Recorder 97, 118 Approved Vendor Cipher 107, 117 Requirements 112, 116 Cipher for Windows 107, Architectural Engineering 117 57, 117 CIS Billing Orgainizer 39, AS-EASY-AS 32, 119 117 ASP 26 Citizen 12, 122 ombudsman 111 ClipMate for Windows 21, ASP BBS Membership 123 Application 112, 116 Complement & Schedules 57, ASP Catalog for BBSs 112, 117 116 Complement & Schedules(PC) ASP Catalog for CompuServe 58, 117 113, 116 CompuServe 111 ASP Catalog for GEnie 113, Creativity Package 31, 122 116 Crystal Ball 90, 122 ASP Catalog for Windows & Curses! 101, 122 OS/2 113, 116 Custodial Requirements 58, ASP List of Approved BBSs 117 114, 116 Custodial Requirements(PC) ASP List of Approved 59, 117 Vendors 114, 116 AutoLibrary Program- Playback 74, 124 Index 143 D Flow Process(PC) 61, 117 DARN! Don't Forget! 22, Fortune Teller 91, 122 116 FOURU 6, 117 DasBOOT! 18, 120 Furniture dbDIAL(tm) 21, 116 Equipment Survey(PC) 62, Decision Analysis 59, 117 117 Decision Analysis(PC) 60, Furniture & Equipment 117 Survey 61, 117 DIREDIT 25, 118 DosEA 3--10 Easy Commands G 78, 120 Geomancy 99, 122 DosEA 5--All About MS-DOS GRAB Plus(r) 16, 21, 116 5.0 79, 120 GRAB Plus(r) for Windows DosEA 4--Find That 16, 116 Command! 79, 120 Graphical Representation DosEA 1--For Absolute 62, 117 Beginners 78, 120 Graphical DosEA 6--Switched on DOS Representation(PC) 63, 80, 120 117 DosEA 2--What is DOS? 78, 120 H dPerfect Merge 9, 118 Handicapped See: DRAFT CHOICE 83, 119 Utilities, Special needs DTQ 110, 124 Hangman for Students 107, dtSearch 36, 121 120 Hard at Work 100, 122 E HDTEST 7, 118 EE 60, 117 Hi EGATrek 104, 117 Finance!(TM) 55, 125 ELMER 82, 119 HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT ESF's DeskJet Fonts & SYSTEM 52, 122 Utilities 12, 118 Homebuying and Refinancing ESF's European DeskJet 53, 117 Fonts 12, 118 Hotnet 45, 120 ESF's European LaserJet How to join as a 'beta' Fonts 14, 118 author 114, 116 ESF's LaserJet Fonts & HUGO III Util. 15, 118 JUNGLE OF DOOM! 106, 118 ESF's Scalable LJ III Humongous Cave Adventure Fonts 15, 118 106, 120 EVAL 19, 123 Evergreen Tools 75, 121 I EXPRESSCALC 33, 117 I.Q. Challenge 105, 122 EXPRESSCHECK 54, 117 IBM PC Author Application EXPRESSGRAPH 84, 117 114, 116 EZSET 11, 123 Information about copyrights 115, 116 F Integrity Master(tm) 26, Federal Express Label 121 Printer 35, 121 INTL Package 76, 125 FFBALL 98, 125 INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS FILE EXPRESS 34, 117 PAYABLE M4 43, 124 FileBUDDY 9, 123 INVENTORY & ACCOUNTS Flow Process 60, 117 PAYABLE s4 43, 124 Index 144 INVENTORY & COST CONTROL Nine Men's Morris 109, 120 im4 43, 124 Norton's NDOS See: Utilities, Software J tools, For 4DOS Jewel Thief 102, 122 O K Off-line CIS Catalog KP5 36, 122 Viewer 39, 117 ON-SIDE 10, 117 L Operation Process 66, 117 LAN-LINK 93, 119 Operation Process(PC) 66, Layout Planning 63, 117 117 Layout Planning(PC) 64, Operator Process 67, 117 117 Operator Process(PC) 67, LEANER 48, 123 117 Lecture 49, 116 Optical character Little Black Book 20, 117 recognition See: LK4.EXE 7, 117 Graphics, Business LOGGIT 40, 117 applications, OCR Lotto Challenger 96, 119 applications LoveDOS 100, 122 ORGANIZE! Professional Books 47, 119 M ORGANIZE! Your Art MacIntosh Author Collection 86, 119 Application 115, 116 ORGANIZE! Your Books/ Maillist / M-Label 35, 122 Magazines 86, 119 Man/machine Process 64, ORGANIZE! Your CDs & 117 Records 86, 119 Man/Machine Process(PC) ORGANIZE! Your Comic Books 64, 117 87, 119 Mayan Calendar 91, 122 ORGANIZE! Your Fabrics MCGA utilities See: (Sewing) 98, 119 Utilities, Hardware ORGANIZE! Your Gun utilities, Screen Collection 87, 119 utilities, EGA/VGA ORGANIZE! Your Jazz Memory utilities See: Collection 88, 119 Utilities, Hardware ORGANIZE! Your Legal Case utilities, CPU & memory Notes 46, 119 utilities ORGANIZE! Your Memorabilia MenuDIRECT Gold 25, 118 88, 119 MenuEase 23, 118 ORGANIZE! Your Model Methods Time Measurement Railroad 88, 119 65, 117 ORGANIZE! Your Office 48, Methods Time 119 Merasurement(PC) 65, 117 ORGANIZE! Your Plants/ METRIC-X 49, 122 Garden 92, 119 Mom's Math 73, 120 ORGANIZE! Your Stamp Money Smith 41, 122 Collection 89, 119 MS Financial Calculator ORGANIZE! Your Video Tapes 41, 122 95, 119 ORGANIZE! Your Wine N (Cellar) 89, 119 NDOS 24, See: Utilities, Ounce Of Prevention 26, Software tools, For 4DOS 120 Index 145 Overhead Cost 68, 117 retail software 26 Overhead Cost(PC) 68, 117 Richard Webster Programs 92, 122 P PACE 30, 121 S Parcel Shipping SeedMaster 99, 120 Program(PSP)(r) 50, 123 ShareWare Book 115, 121 Pascal Robots (P-ROBOTS) Sherlock The Game of Logic 102, 120 110, 124 PC Canary 27, 121 SMALL BUSINESS ADVISER 50, PC-HAM 93, 119 124 PCCLOCK 19, 116 Smart10 95, 117 PCFDial 20, 116 Snarf 102, 124 PENDULUM - computer Soft fonts See: Utilities, experiments 81, 121 Printer utilities Personal Tarot 91, 122 Solitile 101, 124 Play 'n' Learn 77, 119 Space Relationship 69, 117 PocketD 7, 124 Space Relationship(PC) 69, Poetry Generator 31, 122 117 Point & Shoot Backup/ Stable - Technical Graphs Restore 8, 118 51, 122 Point & Shoot Home Manager STARTREK the Computer 53, 118 Program 104, 119 Popup Help & Data (Ph.D.) Statistical 70, 117 76, 118 Statistical(PC) 70, 117 PrinterBUDDY 11, 123 Surefire - Smart Document Pro-Bat I 18, 121 Proc 30, 123 Programmer's SUPER-MAINT Surefire Contacts 46, 123 75, 116 PullDown Menus for DOS 23, T 119 Tear Down the Wall 109, PullDown RT for 120 Developer's 25, 119 Tile Match 103, 117 Puzzler I 108, 117 TimeTrac 44, 121 ToolBOX 8, 125 Q Total Investor for 1-2-3 Qanalyst 40, 116 51, 119 QPACS 54, 122 Total Investor for Quick Shop 94, 120 Symphony 52, 119 quotations 26 ToyBox II 24, 123 Trojan horse See: R Utilities, Security RAM utilities See: programs Utilities, Hardware TSR Download 10, 118 utilities, CPU & memory utilities V Recap 37, 122 Value Engineering 71, 117 RECIPE MANAGEMENT & Value Engineering(PC) 71, COSTING 44, 124 117 Resident Task Manager 22, VAR Grade 80, 120 122 VGA utilities See: Restore See: Utilities, Utilities, Hardware File utilities, Backup/ utilities, Screen restore utilities, EGA/VGA Index 146 VideoMaster 96, 121 WINWHEEL 108, 120 Volume Workbase 37, 122 Hours & Productivity 72, Wssindex 6, 124 117 Hours & Productivity(PC) X 72, 117 XPENS 42, 122 W Y WALL STREET RAIDER 109, Your ESP Test 92, 122 124 WHATS-UP 93, 119 Z Windows Lotto 97, 119 ZFace 29, 125 Windows-specific software ZIPKEY 38 13, 16, 21, 38, 41, 49, ZK-Shell 38, 116 51, 55, 76, 83, 97, 102, ZPAY 3 42, 116 107, 108