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 Part 1: Shareware Products Chapter 2: Utilities 7 2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.1 Disk cataloging . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2.2 File archivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2.3 File conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.2.4 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3.2 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.2.1 Epson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.2.2 HP DeskJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.2.3 HP LaserJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.3 Envelope addressers . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.4 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.4.1 Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.4.2 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 13 2.5 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.5.1 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.5.2 Notepads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2.6 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 14 2.6.1 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2.7 Special needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.7.1 Vision-impaired utilities . . . . . . . 15 2.8 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.8.1 For 4DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.8.2 For Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.8.2.1 For Norton Utilities . . . . . . . 15 2.8.3 For PKWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.8.3.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP . . . . . . . . . 15 Chapter 3: Writing applications 16 3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.2 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.3 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ii 3.4 Writing utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 18 4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Chapter 5: Database applications 19 5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . . 19 5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . . 19 5.3 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.4 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Chapter 6: Data 20 6.1 Zip codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 6.2 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Chapter 7: Communications 21 7.1 General purpose modem communications . . . . 21 7.2 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . . . 21 7.2.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 7.3 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . . 21 7.4 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 7.4.1 For TAPCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 7.4.2 For Wildcat! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 7.4.3 For PCBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 8: Business 23 8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . . 23 8.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8.3 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8.3.1 Project bidding & costing . . . . . . . 23 8.4 Client management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.5 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.5.1 Food services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.5.2 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 8.6 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 8.6.1 Forms collections . . . . . . . . . . . 25 8.7 Training aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 8.7.1 Lecturing programs . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chapter 9: Finances 27 9.1 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 9.2 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Chapter 10: Engineering 28 10.1 Numerical control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chapter 11: Mathematics 29 11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter 12: Programming 31 12.1 Language translators . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 12.2 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 iii 12.2.1 BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 12.2.2 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 12.3 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Chapter 13: Education 33 13.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 13.2 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 13.3 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 13.4 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 13.5 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 13.6 Foreign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 13.7 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 13.7.1 Typing tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 13.8 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 13.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Chapter 14: Graphics 37 14.1 Drawing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 14.2 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 14.2.1 Graphics diversions . . . . . . . . . . 38 14.3 Presentation graphics . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chapter 15: Home & hobby 39 15.1 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 15.2 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 15.3 Movies & video tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 15.4 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Chapter 16: Games 43 16.1 Card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 16.2 Star Trek & Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . . 43 16.3 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Chapter 17: About shareware 45 17.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals . . . . . . . 45 Part 2: Appendixes Appendix A: Author addresses 48 Appendix B: Vendor addresses 52 Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 54 Appendix D: Retired shareware 56 Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 57 Index 59 ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) nd th Updates to the 2 volume, 0 edition Published August 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. Author: name & phone number of the person or company offering this product. See Appendix A for detailed information about the person or company. Version: version number (release date) Needs: computer type [IBM PC, IBM 80386, Macintosh, etc.], operating system, and version number. May also describe other needed or recommended hardware & software. See above for more details. Registration fee: The cost of a single user license, expressed in U.S. currency unless otherwise noted. Many authors provide "multi-tier" registrations, and you may pay a little more or less than the amount stated here depending on your situation. (You can often save money by "reading the fine print.") Some authors include shipping & handling fees in the prices while others don't. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 5 licenses for a higher fee; please contact the author in question for details and price quotes. Registration benefits: Describes the benefits you get for regis- tering the software. All ASP shareware programs come with cer- tain minimum benefits (see above for details). Look for: FILENAME.EXT on BBSs (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it at no charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on Compu- Serve (or contact userID 78901,2345 for assistance); FILE- NAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie (or contact userID J.QAUTHOR for assistance). Download size: the size of the file(s) to download, in kilobytes. A 2400 baud modem can download about 14 kilobytes per minute under normal conditions. Special instructions: tells if the author limits product distribution to the United States. In some cases the author or company may have signed a contract forbidding worldwide share- ware distribution. In other cases the product may only appeal to an American audience (income tax software for example). In rare cases, U.S. federal laws may actually prohibit the author or company from distributing the product in other countries. Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if something needs further explanation. Description: a paragraph or two of text which describes the shareware product in detail. This information comes direct from the author or company behind the program. Chapter 1, "Shareware Products" 6 PART 1 Shareware Products Chapter 2, "Utilities" 7 Chapter 2 Utilities 2.1 Disk utilities 2.1.1 Disk cataloging Product: DiZk4D [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Version: 3.03 (11-18-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 4DOS, IBM Graphics printer. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DZK4D303.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DIZK4D.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENB forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). Download size: 166k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The FIRST dizk catalog and labeling system created expressly for 4DOS. Reads the dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add or update field descriptions for each file! You can even choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of fields. 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities Product: SUPER [***] Author: Y.C.C., 817-540-0269 Version: 3.0 (07-08-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/fax/ mail, bonus utilities. Look for: SUPR30.EXE on BBSs; SUPR30.LZH on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 75470,2177 for assistance). Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Offers many options in real time or writes batch files that DELETE, COPY, MOVE, STRUCTURE copy, and change ATTRIBUTEs for files and/or directories along a path, etc. Multiple file name CRITERIA can be specified per execution, and file AGE and / Uniqueness can also be specified. "Sees" hidden and system files, and attributes are always kept intact. Originally Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8 written to COPY, MOVE & DELETE whole or partial NOVELL volumes. Best clean up tool available! 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities Product: DiZk4D [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME st The 1 DiZk Catalog & Label System For 4DOS. See full description on page 7. 2.2 File utilities Product: 4FILES [***] Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 14. Product: FileFinder [***] Author: California Software Design Version: 3.8 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Optionally uses LIST, QEDIT, Shez, and word processor. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Unlimited BBS/CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: FFF38.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-528-2261 to download it at no charge); FFF38.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76266,2634 for assistance); FFF38.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID J.DERR1 for assistance). Download size: 103k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Helps you find files on any hard disk attached to your PC, including network attached drives. Numerous search options are available, including the ability to search for files using an expanded wild card specification. I.E. *PRO* will find all files that have the letters PRO anywhere in the file name. A command line version and a full screen version are both included. The full screen version will, search for duplicate files, allow you to launch programs, plus much more. 2.2.1 Backup/restore Product: SUPER [***] Author: Y.C.C., 817-540-0269 Multi function disk utility & batch generator. See full description on page 7. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9 2.2.2 File archivers Product: PMZIP [***] Author: Nico Mak Version: 1.00 (01-14-91) Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, CompuServe/BIX/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PMZIP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMOS2 forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 70056,241 for assistance). Download size: 70k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell featuring v/ Point and click SAA/CUA compliant interface for adding, deleting, extracting, and viewing members of a ZIP file v/ Multi-selection list box with the names, sizes, and date/ time stamps of files in a ZIP file (double-click on a file to view it) v/ Extensive online hypertext help/documentation v/ Easy installation v/ All options can be saved and restored v/ Support for File Manager Drag and Drop interface Product: Shez [***] Author: California Software Design Version: 7.0 (03-30-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. LIST program and one or more compression programs: PKZIP, LHA, ARJ, ZOO, or PAK. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, unlimited BBS/CompuServe/ GEnie/mail support. Look for: SHEZ70.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-538-8710 to download it at no charge); SHEZ70.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76266,2634 for assistance); SHEZ70.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID J.DERR1 for assistance). Download size: 189k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A program shell designed to make working with compressed files a much eaiser task. Can handle ZIP, ARC, ZOO, LZH, PAK, AND ARJ compressed files. The user can use drop down menus to manage their compressed files, or built in hotkeys can be used for the more advanced user. Provides built-in context sensitive help for all functions, and provides a common interface to all of the supported compressed file formats. You can view, create, modify, convert, virus-check, and much more. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10 Product: WinZip [***] Author: Nico Mak Version: 3.1 (04-06-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP and/ or LHA. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, CompuServe/BIX/mail support. Look for: WINZIP*.ZIP on BBSs; WINZIP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70056,241 for assistance). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Windows ZIP/LZH/SFX/ARC shell featuring an intuitive point and click interface. View, Run, Extract, Add, Delete, and Virus Scan files in archives. The main window contains a tool bar and sortable scrollable list of files in an archive. Double click in the list to view a file with the appropriate application. Features extensive help and easy installation. Optionally creates temporary Program Manager group with icons for each file in an archive. Supports Windows 3.1 Drag and Drop interface. 2.2.3 File conversion Product: Mega Edit [***] Author: Computer Witchcraft, Inc., 415-752-2477 Powerful ASCII Text Editor for Windows. See full description on page 16. 2.2.4 File viewers See also: Writing applications (page 15). Product: Mega Edit [***] Author: Computer Witchcraft, Inc., 415-752-2477 Powerful ASCII Text Editor for Windows. See full description on page 16. 2.3 Printer utilities See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 19). 2.3.1 Printer control Product: LQMATRIX [***] Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 11. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11 2.3.2 Printer specific 2.3.2.1 Epson Product: LQMATRIX [***] Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Version: 4.41 (04-12-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Epson LQ printer. Registration fee: $19.50 Registration benefits: Printed manual, unlimited mail/phone support, upgrade discounts. Look for: LQMTX4.ZIP on BBSs; LQMX4*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:EPSON forum LIBrary 5 (multiple files) (or contact userID 70242,1114 for assistance). Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides a user friendly environment for designing fonts for Epson LQ dot matrix printers & compatibles. It comes with over fifty ready made fonts including Script, Italics, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Large Type, OCR-A & OCR-B and attractive fonts especially designed by talented graphic designers. The documentation includes instructions for using the fonts with various word processors including WP 5.1, PCWrite 3, XYwrite, & Word 5.5. The downloader, LQ.EXE, also serves as a printer setter. 2.3.2.2 HP DeskJet Product: BOOKLET [***] Author: Sympathetic Software PC Booklet printing utility. See full description on page 11. Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN [***] Author: Sympathetic Software PC Booklet printing utility. See full description on page 12. 2.3.2.3 HP LaserJet Product: BOOKLET [***] Author: Sympathetic Software Version: 3.8 (10-23-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLT.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); BOOKLT.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71046,1476 for assistance). Download size: 50k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Creates PC Booklet sized documents from full page documents. Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed "half size" on the right and left halves of Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12 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. Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN [***] Author: Sympathetic Software Version: 1.6 (10-23-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLS.EXE on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); BOOKLS.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71046,1476 for assistance). Download size: 125k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Creates PC Booklet sized documents from full page documents. Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed "half size" two pages per side of the paper turned sideways. Handles A4, LETTER, LEGAL, and EXEC paper. Also prints single sided. Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit reduced size. Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows restart after jams or other failures. Menu/Screen interface with online help. 2.3.3 Envelope addressers Product: QENV [***] Author: Annette Cuomo, 714-597-7295 Version: 2.2 (06-02-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, support, upgrade discounts. Look for: QENV.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); QENV.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:UTILFORUM forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 73747,3537 for assistance). Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Quick Envelope Addressor that automatically stores the names & addresses for envelope printing or letter writing. Also contains a Quick Editor to allow the creation of Correspondence. Also allows the data stored to be merged into the letters written with the Quick Editor (Mail Merge). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13 2.4 System Utilities 2.4.1 Operating systems Product: 4FILES [***] Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 14. Product: SUPER [***] Author: Y.C.C., 817-540-0269 Multi function disk utility & batch generator. See full description on page 7. 2.4.2 Batch & macro utilities Product: SUPER [***] Author: Y.C.C., 817-540-0269 Multi function disk utility & batch generator. See full description on page 7. 2.5 Desktop utilities 2.5.1 Phone dialers See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 21). Product: PCFDial [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Version: 1.05 (05-26-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; Hayes modem. Registration fee: $19.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, quick-reference card, master disks, 30-day return policy (no questions asked), one year of voice/fax/newsletter support. Look for: PCFD-105.ZIP on BBSs; PCFDIL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74017,1344 for assistance); PCFD-103.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID R.ROSENBERGE for assistance). Download size: 150k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Winner of Public Brand's 1991 awards for useful software! This 7k swapping TSR dials voice phone numbers displayed by other programs (such as database software). Can dial "vanity" numbers like 800-IBM-DISK or numbers split apart on separate lines. Keeps a log of calls and displays the local time for each area code. Pops up at regular intervals to let you know how long you've talked (useful for salesmen who must "close the deal" in a set amount of time). Context sensitive help. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14 2.5.2 Notepads Product: Mega Edit [***] Author: Computer Witchcraft, Inc., 415-752-2477 Powerful ASCII Text Editor for Windows. See full description on page 16. 2.6 Menu systems & file managers 2.6.1 File managers Product: 4FILES [***] Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 Version: 2T.2 (05-26-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 64k RAM. Strongly recommended: 4DOS or NDOS. Registration fee: $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 on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENB forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 72037,3607 for assistance); 4FILES2T.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID L.EDWARDS10 for assistance). Download size: 70k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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. Product: PMZIP [***] Author: Nico Mak OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell. See full description on page 9. Product: WinZip [***] Author: Nico Mak Windows ZIP/LZH/ARC Shell:View/Run/Extract/+. See full description on page 9. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15 2.7 Special needs 2.7.1 Vision-impaired utilities Product: Mega Edit [***] Author: Computer Witchcraft, Inc., 415-752-2477 Powerful ASCII Text Editor for Windows. See full description on page 16. 2.8 Software tools 2.8.1 For 4DOS Product: 4FILES [***] Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 14. 2.8.2 For Norton 2.8.2.1 For Norton Utilities Product: 4FILES [***] Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 14. 2.8.3 For PKWARE 2.8.3.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP Product: EZ-Reader [***] Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 21. Product: PMZIP [***] Author: Nico Mak OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell. See full description on page 9. Product: Shez [***] Author: California Software Design Program shell for managing compressed files. See full description on page 9. Product: WinZip [***] Author: Nico Mak Windows ZIP/LZH/ARC Shell:View/Run/Extract/+. See full description on page 9. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 16 Chapter 3 Writing applications See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers (page 10). 3.1 Text editors See also: Writing applications, Word processors (page 16). Product: Mega Edit [***] Author: Computer Witchcraft, Inc., 415-752-2477 Version: 2.01 (07-04-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. (Will not operate in Real mode.). Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: Free automatic upgrades, unlimited support, money back guarantee. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MEGAED.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 76130,1463 for assistance); MEG*.ZIP on GEnie in IBM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID T.CONKLIN1 for assistance). Download size: 128k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: America On-Line Editor's Choice: "A really excellent editor for Windows". PUBLIC BRAND: "A fine, fine! product..." 4 Stars & Excellence Trophy. POWERFUL - NO LIMITS on file sizes. Split screen editing of one or multiple files. Variable, Sizable! text fonts. Formated display of binary files. IMPORT/EXPORT of UNIX, Macintosh, and DOS text formats. Word-wrap. On-line Help. All other standard features. 3.2 Word processors See also: Writing applications, Text editors (page 16). Product: LQMATRIX [***] Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 11. Product: QENV [***] Author: Annette Cuomo, 714-597-7295 Envelope Addressor with Editor & Mailmerge. See full description on page 12. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 17 3.3 Desktop publishing Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows [***] Author: PC HELP-LINE, 714-797-3091 Version: 1.00 (02-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Crossword Creator 5.0 for puzzle design. Registration fee: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, technical support. Look for: CWCLIP.ZIP on BBSs; CWCLIP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 72357,3523 for assistance). Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This crossword layout tool works with the Windows Clipboard, enabling you to paste your puzzles into desktop publishing applications. WYSIWYG display lets you resize the puzzle grid, select fonts, etc. Also creates Windows bitmap (.BMP) graphic files. Cannot be used for puzzle design, but will accept crossword data files (.XWP format only) from other programs. A companion program, Crossword Creator, is the preferred design tool. Product: LQMATRIX [***] Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 11. 3.4 Writing utilities Product: Lecture [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Displays text-based slide show lectures. See full description on page 26. 3.5 Other Product: QENV [***] Author: Annette Cuomo, 714-597-7295 Envelope Addressor with Editor & Mailmerge. See full description on page 12. Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 18 Chapter 4 Spreadsheet applications See also: Finances (page 26); Business (page 22). 4.1 Spreadsheet programs Product: FREE & EASY [***] Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738 Version: 1.11 (08-25-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Registration fee: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, newsletter, upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74660,3406 for assistance). Download size: 1200k (about 89 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Designed to make your calculations and what-if analysis easy to setup and follow. You are not forced into a grid of rows and columns as in a spreadsheet. Instead you use a freestyle, user- defined structure. Start with a blank sheet, then add cells, descriptive text, variables and ranges wherever suits you. It is you who define the structure of the sheet. Over 200 context sensitive and hyperlinked help topics available. Tutorials, Instruction Book and sample applications included. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 19 Chapter 5 Database applications See also: Data (page 19). 5.1 Relational database managers Product: SoundMasterDb [***] Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Audio Library Cataloging Program. See full description on page 42. 5.2 Flat-file database managers See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 19). Product: Book Librarian [***] Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Book Cataloging Program. See full description on page 39. Product: COMPLEX [***] Author: TIESOH Manages condominiums, apartments, & co-ops. See full description on page 25. 5.3 Mailing label systems See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers (page 19); Utilities, Printer utilities, Envelope addressers (page 12). Product: PLAN [***] Author: TIESOH Management of employees by benefit choices. See full description on page 24. 5.4 Database utilities Product: PCFDial [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full description on page 13. Chapter 6, "Data" 20 Chapter 6 Data 6.1 Zip codes Product: ZK-Shell [***] Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Version: 1.0 (04-22-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. ZIPKEY from Eric Isaacson Software. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: ZKSHELL.ZIP on BBSs; ZKSHEL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 70040,645 for assistance); ZKSHELL.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID P.MAYER1 for assistance). Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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. 6.2 Area codes Product: PCFDial [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full description on page 13. Product: ZK-Shell [***] Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Run ZIPKEY ZIP Code lookup in Windows. See full description on page 20. Chapter 7, "Communications" 21 Chapter 7 Communications 7.1 General purpose modem communications Product: EZ-Reader [***] Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Version: 1.33 (09-30-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP; any text editor. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Removes openning screen, enables address book, and user support. Look for: EZ133.ZIP on BBSs (call 918-355-4409 to download it at no charge). Download size: 182k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A full featured mail manager for PCBoard, WildCat!, Major BBS, and other bulletin board software that supports the QWK (Qmail) format. EZ-Reader is compatible with these mail doors: QMail, MarkMail, RoseMail, KMail, DJMail, RAMail, MjrMail, TomCat!, and other QWK format doors. Enables you to read and reply to mail while offline saving you money in long distance charges. Other features include the ability to save and print multiple messages, view news, bulletins, and new files. 7.2 Service-specific programs 7.2.1 For CompuServe Product: CatScan [***] Author: Rochester Heritage CIS catalog manager, TAPCIS script generator. See full description on page 22. 7.3 Call logging & analysis software See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers (page 13). Product: PCFDial [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full description on page 13. Chapter 7, "Communications" 22 7.4 Software tools 7.4.1 For TAPCIS Product: CatScan [***] Author: Rochester Heritage Version: 3.0 (06-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 200k RAM. TAPCIS and hard disk recommended. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: Disk and manual. Upgrades are free for the download! Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CATSCN.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:TAPCIS forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72617,132 for assistance). Download size: 130k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This TAPCIS add-on program provides several ways to maintain your CompuServe data library catalogs. You can: * Compresses catalogs up to 45% * View catalogs and perform intricate searches * Generates TAPCIS scripts to update catalogs and download files * Automatically delete duplicate file descriptions * Sort on up to four fields * Age descriptions to another file All of this can be done either interactively or from the DOS command line. 7.4.2 For Wildcat! Product: EZ-Reader [***] Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 21. 7.4.3 For PCBoard Product: EZ-Reader [***] Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 21. Chapter 8, "Business" 23 Chapter 8 Business See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 17); Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 19); Data (page 19); Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 21); Finances (page 26). 8.1 Business finances See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 27). 8.1.1 Business accounting Product: PC-FOOD [***] Author: Schreck Software, 612-731-6822 Food costing for restaurant/institutional use. See full description on page 24. 8.2 Inventory systems Product: Household Register [***] Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Home/Office inventory program. See full description on page 39. 8.3 Project management 8.3.1 Project bidding & costing Product: ProDev*EPRICE [***] Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Version: 4.10 (05-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. ProDev*QUOTE software. Up to 24MB of hard disk for large data files. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: One year of support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT3.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID 72617,1266 for assistance). Download size: 245k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides for converting weekly price service data files for electrical, heating, plumbing and air conditioning items to the ProDev*QUOTE file format to automatically update material prices. Includes sample files for 3 USA, 1 Australian and 1 UK price service. The user subscribes separately to the desired price service. Chapter 8, "Business" 24 Product: ProDev*QUOTE Utility Programs [***] Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Version: 4.10p (05-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. ProDev*QUOTE software. Hard disk recommended. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: One year of support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT2.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID 72617,1266 for assistance). Download size: 306k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Browse program to quickly browse and edit all ProDev*QUOTE bid system data files. Tracking program will freeze bid prices and allow posting and comparison reporting of actual project costs. These are add-on programs to the ProDev*QUOTE program. 8.4 Client management Product: PLAN [***] Author: TIESOH Version: 2.0 (11-14-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: 90 days mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Menu driven database for handling and tracking employees choices of benefit plans and options in those plans. Lists can be sorted by the plan choice, the option choice or a combintation of both. 8.5 Specific-field systems 8.5.1 Food services Product: PC-FOOD [***] Author: Schreck Software, 612-731-6822 Version: 5.4 (07-25-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 720K or larger drive recommended. Registration fee: $49.00 Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: PCFOOD.ZIP on BBSs; PCFOOD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID 76467,2213 for assistance). Download size: 164k (about 12 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Calculates and maintains food cost and selling prices for each item based on a desired gross profit percentage and or dollar amount. Edit portion sizes and ingredient costs and see the Chapter 8, "Business" 25 effect on costs and margins. User definable ingredient classifications such as "fresh", "frozen", "dairy", etc. User definable menu item classifications such as "breakfast", "lunch", "beverage", etc. Print several reports including "Required Price Changes", "Batch Recipes", "Menu Items", and more. 8.5.2 Real estate Product: COMPLEX [***] Author: TIESOH Version: 2.01 (11-14-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, 90 days mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 180k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides a menu driven database for record manipulation, directories sorted 6 ways, balloting (weighted or not by percentage ownership), calculations for commons charages or maintenance fees (equally or proportionately), and a budget format. 8.6 Forms generators Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED [***] Author: Graphware, Inc., 513-424 6733 Flow,org & Gantt charts, forms and floorplans. See full description on page 37. 8.6.1 Forms collections Product: FormGen Business Collection [***] Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Version: 1.0 (07-23-90) Needs: Unknown. FormGen. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FORM-B.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70446,76 for assistance). Download size: 44k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Contains over 70 common business forms for use with FormGen. Invoices, purchase orders, time sheets and much more! Nearly any form you can think of for business can be found in this collection. You can add your company name, make any changes you want, and your form is ready. Chapter 8, "Business" 26 Product: FormGen Home Collection [***] Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Version: 1.0 (07-23-90) Needs: Unknown. FormGen. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FORM-H.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70446,76 for assistance). Download size: 33k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Contains over 50 useful forms for home an hobby. Everything from golf and bowling scoresheets to grocery lists and movie logs can be found in this collection. Use the forms "as is", or change them to suit your taste. 8.7 Training aids See also: Education, Computers (page 34). Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows [***] Author: PC HELP-LINE, 714-797-3091 Crossword puzzle layout/publishing tool. See full description on page 17. 8.7.1 Lecturing programs Product: Lecture [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Version: 1.01 (07-03-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $29.00 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: LECTR101.ZIP on BBSs; LECTUR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74017,1344 for assistance); LECTR100.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID R.ROSENBERGE for assistance). Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides a much-needed text-based lecturing capability in Windows. Replaces transparencies and foils! Other presentation packages focus on graphics and overwhelm users with complexities and high price tags. This program reads standard ASCII files and displays text presentations in a window. Mouse support lets you walk around freely as you "flip slides." College teachers, businessmen, Toastmasters, and many others who give text-based lectures will find this program extremely useful. Chapter 9, "Finances" 27 Chapter 9 Finances See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 17); Mathematics (page 28); Business (page 22). 9.1 Personal finances See also: Business, Business finances (page 23). Product: FREE & EASY [***] Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738 Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full description on page 18. Product: HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM [***] Author: Brentson Worrell, 813-886-2282 Version: 4.31 (07-04-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support, upgrade discounts. Look for: HBMS431.ZIP on BBSs; HBMS43.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 71121,1601 for assistance); HBMS431.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID BLWORRELL for assistance). Download size: 211k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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. 9.2 Finance utilities Product: FREE & EASY [***] Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738 Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full description on page 18. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 28 Chapter 10 Engineering 10.1 Numerical control Product: FREE & EASY [***] Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738 Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full description on page 18. Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 29 Chapter 11 Mathematics 11.1 General math Product: FREE & EASY [***] Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738 Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full description on page 18. Product: HYPERGEO [***] Author: Stuart Esten Version: 1.1 (05-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM, EGA or Hercules monitor. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, pair of plastic red/blue "3-D" glasses for viewing program's stereoscopic display. Look for: HYPGEO.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); HYPGEO.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:COMART forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 70521,1036 for assistance); HYPGEO.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15. Download size: 135k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A tool for investigating the geometrical properties of four- dimensional objects. It displays three-dimensional images created from a 4-D object either by projection onto, or intersection with, a 3-D hyperplane. The user has full interactive control of the orientation and position of the 4-D object in 4-space. The calculated 3-D images can be presented in a number of different display modes including stereoscopic projection (for use with colored "3-D" glasses), hidden-line, and solid. Product: Mom's Math [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Version: 4.0 (07-07-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MM40.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 73757,1111 for assistance). Download size: 129k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 30 modules have multiple learning levels so your child will never outgrow the program. Chapter 12, "Programming" 31 Chapter 12 Programming 12.1 Language translators Product: MSGCOMP - The message compiler. [***] Author: Y.C.C., 817-540-0269 C Pgmrs Message & Text compiler w/encryption. See full description on page 31. 12.2 Languages 12.2.1 BASIC Product: BASASM.LIB [***] Author: Annette Cuomo, 714-597-7295 Version: 1.0 (06-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Support, bonus subprogram library, bonus assembler routines. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BASASM.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:UTILFORUM forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 73747,3537 for assistance). Download size: 290k (about 22 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Contains numerous low-level assembler language routines that can be linked in with your BASIC programs. Provides file handling, screen handling (including scrolling), DOS functions, etc. 12.2.2 C Product: MSGCOMP - The message compiler. [***] Author: Y.C.C., 817-540-0269 C Pgmrs Message & Text compiler w/encryption. See full description on page 31. 12.3 Programming utilities Product: BASASM.LIB [***] Author: Annette Cuomo, 714-597-7295 Assembler routine library for BASIC Programs. See full description on page 31. Chapter 12, "Programming" 32 Product: MSGCOMP - The message compiler. [***] Author: Y.C.C., 817-540-0269 Version: 2.1 (07-08-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Microsoft C v6.0 or v7.0, or any compiler able to link OBJ modules produced by Microsoft C. Registration fee: $45.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/fax/ mail support, royalty-free runtime license, bonus utilities. Access to foreigh language translation service. Look for: MSGC21.EXE on BBSs; MSGC21.LZH on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 75470,2177 for assistance). Download size: 190k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Allows a C programmer to remove text messages from the C source and EXE, and place them in an encrypted MSG file. Once a pgm uses this system, the MSG file can be maintained independant of the C source code. Offers the ability of associating various MSG files with the same EXE producing different output without recompiling the C source code! Perfect for supplying foreign language versions of your product. An entire users guide can be output with one call. Add COLOR, SOUND, & more to your programs. Chapter 13, "Education" 33 Chapter 13 Education 13.1 Preschool Product: Dr. Motes' Colorbook [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Coloring book program for young children. See full description on page 38. Product: School-Mom [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Complete children's education software. See full description on page 36. 13.2 Elementary Product: Dr. Motes' Colorbook [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Coloring book program for young children. See full description on page 38. Product: MEMORY [***] Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Computer version of Concentration. See full description on page 43. Product: School-Mom [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Complete children's education software. See full description on page 36. Product: WORDTRIX! [***] Author: Tea Time Software, 513-523-3830 Version: 1.0 (03-28-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Free Upgrades, bonus utility, discounts on other products. Look for: WDTRX1.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); WDTRX1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 71020,1350 for assistance). Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Tetris-like game that teaches selected phonic patterns. Instead of blocks, phonograms (an, all, ing, etc.), vowel pairs (ee, oa, etc.) or the "silent e" fall into "word frames" (words with blanks) at the bottom of the playing area. Over 100 full- color EGA-quality picture clues make this game playable by Chapter 13, "Education" 34 young children! Fast/slow speed, sound on/off and pictures on/ off options available. 13.3 Junior high Product: School-Mom [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Complete children's education software. See full description on page 36. 13.4 High school Product: HYPERGEO [***] Author: Stuart Esten Display of 4-D hypergeometric objects. See full description on page 29. 13.5 College Product: HYPERGEO [***] Author: Stuart Esten Display of 4-D hypergeometric objects. See full description on page 29. Product: Lecture [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Displays text-based slide show lectures. See full description on page 26. 13.6 Foreign language Product: LQMATRIX [***] Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 11. 13.7 Computers See also: Business, Training aids (page 26). Chapter 13, "Education" 35 13.7.1 Typing tutors Product: PC-FasType/MONO [***] Author: Trendtech Corporation, 201-694-8622 Version: 1.3 (08-01-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Disk with latest version; 80-page printed User's Guide; money-back guarantee. Look for: FSTYPM13.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files). Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This MONOCHROME version of PC-FasType/CGA will run on any PC. Uses character graphics to display keyboards. Functionality identical to the CGA version. Ideal for portables, laptops, and notebook PC's. See PC-FasType/CGA description for more details. Product: TYPE TREK [***] Author: Tea Time Software, 513-523-3830 Version: 1.0 (08-28-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Free updates, 1 year of support, discounts on other products. Look for: TTREKV10.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); TTKV10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 71020,1350 for assistance). Download size: 68k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A typing tutor in game format. It uses animated character graphics, and loosely follows the format of classic Star Trek computer games. Typing exercises are provided by having the user type "code words" to fire phasers, torpedoes, etc. Pop-up help screens for fingering, play hints, and a "boss" screen are available at any time during play. A 13-page manual is provided that also describes the basics of touch typing. 13.8 Teachers Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows [***] Author: PC HELP-LINE, 714-797-3091 Crossword puzzle layout/publishing tool. See full description on page 17. Product: WORDSEARCH POWER [***] Author: WISCO Computing, 715-423-8189 Create word searches & vocabulary bingo cards. See full description on page 43. Chapter 13, "Education" 36 13.9 Other Product: School-Mom [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Version: 4.1 (07-07-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, mail support, bonus utilities, and additional software. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MOM410.Z on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 73757,1111 for assistance). Download size: 193k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This is a complete education program for kids of all ages written by Dr. Andrew Motes. With this software you can have fun while you learn. It has modules for Math, Music Composition, English, Spelling, Art, Telling Time, and even an exam generator. Each module has multiple learning levels so your child will never outgrow it. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 37 Chapter 14 Graphics 14.1 Drawing programs Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED [***] Author: Graphware, Inc., 513-424 6733 Version: 2.0 (01-01-92) Registration fee: $45.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, one year phone/newsletter support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CU.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSW forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 72077,3367 for assistance). Download size: 512k (about 38 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Makes it a snap to create flowcharts,org charts,Gantt charts,forms, floor plans and many other type of charts. You can draw multi-page charts using a large worksheet and quickly scroll in any direction. With just a few strokes you can display and use 36 objects and symbols or design your own library of objects. Print charts on most dot-matrix or laser printers horizontally or vertically. Product: The Children's Graphics Program [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Version: 4.0 (07-07-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM, mouse, EGA monitor. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CG40.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 73757,1111 for assistance). Download size: 193k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Can be used to draw lines, boxes, circles, and macros. These drawings can be painted, edited, stored, and even animated. Pictures can be exported to Dr. Motes' Colorbook. 14.2 Paint programs Product: The Children's Graphics Program [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Children's drawing, painting, and animation. See full description on page 37. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 38 14.2.1 Graphics diversions Product: Dr. Motes' Colorbook [***] Author: Motes Educational Software, 501-524-8741 Version: 2.0 (07-07-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM, EGA monitor, mouse. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Mail support, shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DMCB20.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 73757,1111 for assistance). Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This program can be used like a children's coloring book. It comes with several pages of graphics pictures that can be painted/colored using 16 different colors. Easy to use and fun for the little ones. 14.3 Presentation graphics Product: Lecture [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Displays text-based slide show lectures. See full description on page 26. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 39 Chapter 15 Home & hobby See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 27). 15.1 Collecting Product: Book Librarian [***] Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Version: 1.5s (01-28-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM. CGA monitor recommended. Registration fee: $34.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, discounts on other products. Look for: BL.ZIP on BBSs; BL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); BL15.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1 for assistance). Download size: 147k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Powerful easy-to-use menu-driven program to organize and manage a personal, club, corporate, church or school library. Features context sensitive help, BROWSE and FIND windows. Each record stores title, author, subject, book type, catalog # and much more. Full featured reporting with numerous reports to the screen, printer or disk. Product: DiscTrak System [***] Author: Blam Entertainment Group, 613-591-7777 LaserDisc & Compact Disc Cataloging Program. See full description on page 41. Product: Household Register [***] Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Version: 3.0s (01-28-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Registration fee: $34.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, discounts on other products. Look for: HR.ZIP on BBSs; HR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); HR30.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1 for assistance). Download size: 153k (about 12 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Excellent easy-to-use menu-driven home/office inventory program holds upto 99,999 items and can use an unlimited number of databases. Includes complete database management functions and full featured report printing. Lists reports to screen, Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 40 printer or disk. A valuation report prints your inventory and a summary of total items by category, location or owner. Features: Pop-up pick lists; On-line help; warranty lists showing warranty expiration dates, a sample database and much more. Product: MuziTrak System [***] Author: Blam Entertainment Group, 613-591-7777 Compact Disc Cataloging Database. See full description on page 42. Product: ZideCar [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Version: 2.20 (04-19-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. SoundZ data files. Registration fee: $5.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, latest version, phone/ BBS/mail support, lifetime free upgrades. Product discounts. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: ZIDCAR22.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ZIDCAR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). Download size: 140k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An add on program for SoundZ. Works with SoundZ' files to help users find fillers for tapes & helps users total times on tapes. BUT its biggest strength lies in allowing to the user to pick & chose entries to construct new recordings from existing SoundZ entries. Even tracks time left! Point & Shoot menus for selection of tunes for filler or new tape. when creating a new recording. Even creates a new entry for the tape within SoundZ. 15.2 Household automation Product: Smart10 [***] Author: Sympathetic Software Version: 1.6 (10-06-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. X10 PowerHouse CP290. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Free upgrading. Look for: SMRTEN.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); SMRTEN.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 71046,1476 for assistance). Download size: 97k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Devised to overcome limitations of the CP290 and its software. It maintains a year's calendar of events. Use Sunrise and Sunset as times. Events can beconditioned to occur (or not) if it is Dark (or Light), between dates you have specified, or on command line parameters. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 41 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). 15.3 Movies & video tapes Product: DiscTrak System [***] Author: Blam Entertainment Group, 613-591-7777 Version: 1.70 (07-14-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, free upgrades. Look for: DT-170.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 209k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Home entertainment database capable of tracking LaserDiscs, Compact Discs, Video Tapes, Cassette Tapes and Record Albums. Limited only by the size of disk drive. This program will track anything you can imagine and more. Easy to use, menu driven. Fully configurable printer support. Search for a specific song, star, director, or title. LaserDisc can track up to 999 Chapter Indexes & 99 Episodes. Compact discs can include up to 999 songs per disc. Includes interface for archive support. Product: Video Librarian [***] Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Version: 3.5s (02-10-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Registration fee: $34.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, discounts on other products. Look for: VLB.ZIP on BBSs; VLB.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); VLB35.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1 for assistance). Download size: 159k (about 12 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Full featured menu-driven database manager that catalogs video libraries like no other. 14 database management functions available from data entry screen. Holds 18 fields of information about each title. Has very fast search and find routines. Prints reports to the screen, printer or disk. Prints labels on regular or custom labels for cassettes. Mouse support, context sensitive help, moveable, re-sizeable browse/ find screens. Memo field for movie synopsis. Can hold 2 billion titles. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 42 15.4 Music Product: MuziTrak System [***] Author: Blam Entertainment Group, 613-591-7777 Version: 1.20 (07-14-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, free upgrades. Look for: MT-120.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 148k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Compact Disc Cataloging Program. Easy to use, menu driven. Search for any song title on any disc. Capable of tracking up to 999 song titles per disc and their run times. Track artist, title, recording label, year of release, distributor and running time. Also presence of CD+Graphics, CD-Video, CD3, AAD, DDD, etc. Fully configurable printer support for any printer. Database archive support included. Product: SoundMasterDb [***] Author: TurboSystemsCo, 404-516-8575 Version: 2.01s (06-19-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 512k RAM. Registration fee: $31.95 Registration benefits: Master disks, support, upgrade discounts, discounts on other products,. Look for: SND201.ZIP on BBSs; SND.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72427,1603 for assistance); SND201.ZIP on GEnie in IBM forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID L.TURNER1 for assistance). Download size: 190k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Top rated audio librarian available. Handles all audio formats (CD's Cassettes, Albums etc) through its relational database design. Advanced data input/display screen stores an unlimited number of songs per side. Nine reports that can be indexed 6 ways. Lists reports to screen, printer or disk. Quick FIND/ SEARCH on single or multiple fields. Features context sensitive help, online manual, screen saver, mouse support and much more. Product: ZideCar [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Home recorder utility for SoundZ. See full description on page 40. Chapter 16, "Games" 43 Chapter 16 Games 16.1 Card games Product: MEMORY [***] Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Version: 3.0 (05-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $5.00 Registration benefits: Unlimited support. Look for: MEMORY.ZIP on BBSs; MEMORY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNET forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 70242,1114 for assistance). Download size: 16k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This is a computer version of the card game of Concentration. A deck of 56 cards is lied out face down. You try to match cards. There are 13 double pairs and two single. The default cards are animals, but you can supply your own and call them in from a directory. Up to four people can play. The game was written for 7 and 8 year old children and is useful in helping them learn to read . 16.2 Star Trek & Star Wars Product: TYPE TREK [***] Author: Tea Time Software, 513-523-3830 Typing tutorial in Star Trek game format. See full description on page 35. 16.3 Word games Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows [***] Author: PC HELP-LINE, 714-797-3091 Crossword puzzle layout/publishing tool. See full description on page 17. Chapter 16, "Games" 44 Product: WORDSEARCH POWER [***] Author: WISCO Computing, 715-423-8189 Version: 1.00 (01-02-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 320k RAM, any printer with IBM high-ASCII character set. Registration fee: $31.95 Registration benefits: Latest version, telephone and BBS support, additional word lists. Look for: VOCBINGO.ZIP on BBSs (call 715-435-3855 to download it at no charge). Download size: 109k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Create word searches, vocabulary bingo cards, and flash cards from your words and definitions. Word lists are 100% compatible with CROSSWORD POWER. Product: WORDTRIX! [***] Author: Tea Time Software, 513-523-3830 Tetris-like game that teaches kids phonics. See full description on page 33. Chapter 17, "About shareware" 45 Chapter 17 About shareware 17.1 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 17, "About shareware" 46 account, you can log on and go to the SHAREWARE forum for more information. Product: ASP Catalog for CompuServe [***] Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: CIS####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); CATLOG.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:SHAREWARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 70007,4004 for assistance). Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. Description: Official catalog of shareware products published by members of the Association of Shareware Professionals and available on CompuServe. Computer users can download these products and use them on a "try before you buy" basis. This catalog describes each product and gives its location on CompuServe. Products grouped by subject and cross-referenced to authors' addresses via a comprehensive index. Product: ASP Catalog for GEnie [***] Author: Association of Shareware Professionals, 616-788-5131 Look for: GEN####.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Editor's note: '####' represents a four-digit number which increases with each new edition of the catalog. Description: Official catalog of 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. Chapter 17, "Appendixes" 47 PART 2 Appendixes Appendix A, "Author addresses" 48 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. Products: ASP Catalog for CompuServe, ASP Catalog for GEnie Author: Association of Shareware Professionals Address: 545 Grover Rd., Muskegon MI 49442 Fax: 616-788-2765 Queries: 616-788-5131 Products: Lecture, PCFDial Author: 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: ZK-Shell Author: 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 Products: FormGen Business Collection, FormGen Home Collection Author: FormGen Corp. Address: 13 Holland Drive, Bolton, ON, Canada L7E 1G4 Orders: 416-857-4141 Fax: 416-857-4531 Queries: 416-857-4141 Products: ProDev*EPRICE, ProDev*QUOTE Utility Programs Author: Pro Dev Software Address: 545 Grover Road, Muskegon MI 49442-9427 Orders: 616-788-2243 Queries: 616-788-2243 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 49 Products: BOOKLET, BOOKLET-SCREEN, Smart10 Author: Sympathetic Software Address: 9531 Telhan Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Product: EZ-Reader Author: Thumper Technologies Address: P.O. Box 471346 Orders: 918-355-3374 Queries: 918-355-3374 Products: FileFinder, Shez Author: California Software Design Address: P.O. Box 15284, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Orders: 707-575-9868 Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows Author: PC HELP-LINE Address: 35250 Silver Leaf Circle, Yucaipa, CA 92399, United States Orders: 714-797-3091 Queries: 714-797-3091 Product: PC-FasType/MONO Author: Trendtech Corporation Address: P.O. Box 3687, Wayne, NJ 07474-3687 U.S.A. Orders: 201-694-8622 Fax: 201-694-2543 Queries: 201-694-8622 Products: PMZIP, WinZip Author: Nico Mak Address: P.O. Box 919, Bristol, CT 06011-0919 Orders: 800-242-4775 Products: The Children's Graphics Program, Dad's Choice, Dr. Motes' Colorbook, Mom's Math, School-Mom Author: Motes Educational Software Address: PO BOX 575, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 Orders: 501-524-8741 Queries: 501-524-8741 Products: LQMATRIX, MEMORY Author: Jimmy Paris Software Address: 906 Old Farm Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903 Queries: 804-295-5496 Products: DiZk4D, ZideCar Author: Unicorn Software Limited Address: P.O. Box 911 Wabash, IN 46992-0911 Orders: 800-2424-PSL Queries: 219-563-HOME Appendix A, "Author addresses" 50 Product: PC-FOOD Author: Schreck Software Address: 1420 Interlachen Circle, Woodbury, MN 55125 Orders: 612-731-6822 Queries: 612-731-6822 Product: CatScan Author: Rochester Heritage Address: 72 Knapp Ave. Rochester, NY 14609 Products: Book Librarian, Household Register, SoundMasterDb, Video Librarian Author: TurboSystemsCo Address: P.O. Box 965368, Marietta, GA 30066 Orders: 800-257-7221 Fax: 404-516-1049 Queries: 404-516-8575 Product: HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Author: Brentson Worrell Address: 6404 Mornay Dr., Tampa, FL 33615 Orders: 813-886-2282 Queries: 813-886-2282 Products: DiscTrak System, MuziTrak System Author: Blam Entertainment Group Address: 916 Tanguay Court, Kanata, Ontario, CANADA K2L 3X5 Orders: 613-591-7777 Queries: 613-591-7777 Product: WORDSEARCH POWER Author: WISCO Computing Address: P.O. Box 8, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0008 Orders: 715-423-8189 Queries: 715-423-8189 Product: 4FILES Author: Hand-Crafted Software Address: P.O. Box 6001 Sitka, AK 99835 Orders: 907-747-8996 Queries: 907-747-8996 Products: COMPLEX, PLAN Author: TIESOH Address: P.O. Box 484, Poughquag, NY 12570 Products: BASASM.LIB, QENV Author: Annette Cuomo Address: 3577 Tupelo St., Chino Hills, CA 91709 Orders: 714-597-7295 Fax: 714-263-9208 Queries: 714-597-7295 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 51 Product: Mega Edit Author: Computer Witchcraft, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 210441, San Francisco, CA 94121-0441 Orders: 415-752-2477 Fax: 415-752-8971 Queries: 415-752-2477 Product: FREE & EASY Author: Free and Easy Software Address: 688 Farmbrook Crescent, Orleans, Ontario, CANADA K4A 2L2 Orders: 613-834-1738 Queries: 613-834-1738 Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED Author: Graphware, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 373, Middletown, OH 45042 Orders: 513-424 6733 Queries: 513-424 6733 Products: MSGCOMP - The message compiler., SUPER Author: Y.C.C. Address: P.O. Box 973, Bedford, TX 76095 Orders: 817-540-0269 Fax: 817-540-0269 Queries: 817-540-0269 Product: HYPERGEO Author: Stuart Esten Address: 33 Banks Ave., Lexington, MA 02173 Products: TYPE TREK, WORDTRIX! Author: Tea Time Software Address: 92 Acorn Circle, Oxford, OH 45056 Orders: 513-523-3830 Queries: 513-523-3830 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 52 Appendix B Vendor addresses This appendix lists each ASP-approved disk vendor. These vendors have agreed to abide by ethical standards when offering shareware. AUS-SIG Address: 4 PRISCILLA ST, PO BOX 22, ZILLMERE QUEENSLAND 4034 AUSTRALIA Phone: 61 7 07 263 3652 CompuMax Address: 409 NORTH MILES ST, ELIZABETHTOWN KY 42701 Phone: 502-765-5252 Eclipse Software Address: 192 ULYSSES ST, SIMI VALLEY CA 93065 Phone: 805-584-6288 Future Enterprises Address: 18 MOHAWK TRAIL, SLINGERLANDS NY 12159-9434 Phone: 518-482-5435 Great Lakes Microcomputers Inc Address: 3020 VINE ST, LANSING MI 48906 Phone: 517-332-1888 Holy Cow Address: 3810 SAGEHILL DR, STEVENSVILLE MT 59870 Phone: 406-777-2010 Information Software Systems Inc. Address: 10560 WYNBRIDGE DRIVE, ALPHARETTA GA 30202 Phone: 404-740-0210 JY SOFTWARE Address: 9550 REICHLING, PICO RIVERA CA 90660 Manaccom (S.A) Address: 20 KENSINGTON ROAD, ROSE PARK ADELAIDE 5067 AUSTRALIA Phone: 61 8 364 2753 Most Significant Bits Address: 15508 MADISON AVENUE, LAKEWOOD OH 44107 Phone: 216-221-9836 Ordi Passion Address: 23, rue de Pa Pepiniere, CHOLET 49300 FRANCE Phone: 33 41 71 13 05 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 53 Pearl Agency Address: 39 MC DONALD COVE, BRINNON WA 98320 Phone: 206-796-4820 Pfohl & Partner Software Gmbh Address: BRUECKENSTR. 16, NUERNBERG 90 BAVARIA 8500 WEST- GERMANY Phone: 49 911 3990399 Profit Ideas Software Address: 4450 PLAMONDON, DEPT 21, MONTREAL QC H3S 1M2 CANADA Phone: 514-738-9856 RabbitWare Address: 1 GEOFFREY ROAD, CHITTAWAY POINT NSW 2259 AUSTRALIA Phone: 61 043 891699 Softec Distributor Unlimited Address: 39 BOWERY, #478, NEW YORK NY 10002 Phone: 718-891-8391 Totronik Address: Hauptstatterstr.35, Stuttgart1 7000 WEST GERMANY Phone: 0711 233198 Two Guys Systems & Software Address: 13311 Hendrickson Road, GOWEN MI 49326 Phone: 616-984-5360 US-CAN Computer Services Inc Address: PO BOX 34146, CALGARY ALBERTA T3E 2W8 CANADA Phone: 403-686-1994 Wonderful F1 Shareware Address: 51 PA-TE ROAD SECTION 1, TAIPEI TAIWAN 100 REP OF CHINA Phone: 886 2 321 8513,3952297 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 54 Appendix C Bulletin Boards This appendix lists each ASP-approved computer bulletin board system (BBS). These BBSs have agreed to abide by ethical stan- dards when offering shareware. Set your communications software to "8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit" before calling any of these BBSs. Back To Basic Address: PO BOX 12, LAPORTE TX 77572-0012 BBS Phone: 713-470-8844 Computer Confident Address: 430 FRANKLIN VILLAGE DR #122, FRANKLIN MA 02038 BBS Phone: 508-528-2295 Delight The Customer BBS Address: PO BOX 5644, SAGINAW MI 48603 BBS Phone: 517-797-3740 Files America Address: 9150 BLIND PASS RD #505, SARASOTA FL 34242 BBS Phone: 813-349-0355 Files R' Us BBS Address: 17937 DORMAN RD, LITHIA FL 33547-1709 BBS Phone: 813-684-1096 L.I.N.E. Address: PO BOX 19, GREENLAWN NY 11740 BBS Phone: 516-261-9701 N4ZDU Super BBS Address: ROUTE 3 BOX 1151, OLDTOWN FL 32680 BBS Phone: 904-542-3028 Seascape! BBS Address: PO BOX 326, MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 BBS Phone: 919-726-9364 The Black Cauldron Address: 704 HIGHGATE DR, WINTER SPRINGS FL 32708 BBS Phone: 407-699-6613 THE CONSULTANT BBS Address: PO BOX 8571, NEW YORK NY 10116-4655 BBS Phone: 718-837-3236 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 55 The Dark Side BBS Address: #44-700 OSGOODE DR, LONDON ONT N6E 2H1 CANADA BBS Phone: 519-668-6560 The Resting Place BBS Address: PO BOX 323, SANDWICH IL 60548-0323 BBS Phone: 815-786-6240 UNI-ROM BBS Address: 5694 MISSION CENTER #449, SAN DIEGO CA 92108 BBS Phone: 619-279-4774 Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 56 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: Dad's Choice Author: Motes Educational Software Children's math and graphics program. Product: DiZkND Author: Unicorn Software Limited THE DiZk cataloger for NDOS. Product: Home Money Manager II (and I) Author: HomeCraft Software Home checkbook and budgeting. Product: Penname Author: R.K. West Consulting Create pennames & character names for writers. Product: Soothsayer aka Oracle Author: R.K. West Consulting I Ching and Tarot. Product: Stardial Author: GTX Software AutoDialer For Galaxy/Starlink Service. Product: Your Financial Advisor Author: HomeCraft Software Loan and finacial calculations. Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 57 Appendix E Sorted list of all programs This appendix notes the author of each program listed in this catalog. It comes in extremely handy when you want to see if a given program comes from an ASP member, or when you want to know the current version number/release date for a program. Hint: look in the index for the program (by name) if you want to see a full description for the program or learn the author's address & phone number. You'll find page references for all the information you need. 4FILES 2T.2 (05-26-92) Hand-Crafted Software ASP Catalog for CompuServe n/a (01-01-80) Association of Shareware Professionals ASP Catalog for GEnie n/a (01-01-80) Association of Shareware Professionals BASASM.LIB 1.0 (06-22-92) Annette Cuomo Book Librarian 1.5s (01-28-92) TurboSystemsCo BOOKLET 3.8 (10-23-91) Sympathetic Software BOOKLET-SCREEN 1.6 (10-23-91) Sympathetic Software CatScan 3.0 (06-15-91) Rochester Heritage CHARTS UNLIMITED 2.0 (01-01-92) Graphware, Inc. The Children's Graphics Program 4.0 (07-07-92) Motes Educational Software COMPLEX 2.01 (11-14-91) TIESOH Crossword Clipper for Windows 1.00 (02-01-92) PC HELP-LINE DiscTrak System 1.70 (07-14-92) Blam Entertainment Group DiZk4D 3.03 (11-18-91) Unicorn Software Limited Dr. Motes' Colorbook 2.0 (07-07-92) Motes Educational Software EZ-Reader 1.33 (09-30-90) Thumper Technologies FileFinder 3.8 (04-01-92) California Software Design FormGen Business Collection 1.0 (07-23-90) FormGen Corp. FormGen Home Collection 1.0 (07-23-90) FormGen Corp. FREE & EASY 1.11 (08-25-92) Free and Easy Software HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 4.31 (07-04-92) Brentson Worrell Household Register 3.0s (01-28-92) TurboSystemsCo HYPERGEO 1.1 (05-20-92) Stuart Esten Lecture 1.01 (07-03-92) Barn Owl Software LQMATRIX 4.41 (04-12-92) Jimmy Paris Software Mega Edit 2.01 (07-04-92) Computer Witchcraft, Inc. MEMORY 3.0 (05-20-92) Jimmy Paris Software Mom's Math 4.0 (07-07-92) Motes Educational Software MSGCOMP - The message compiler. 2.1 (07-08-92) Y.C.C. MuziTrak System 1.20 (07-14-92) Blam Entertainment Group PC-FasType/MONO 1.3 (08-01-91) Trendtech Corporation PC-FOOD 5.4 (07-25-92) Schreck Software PCFDial 1.05 (05-26-92) Barn Owl Software PLAN 2.0 (11-14-91) TIESOH PMZIP 1.00 (01-14-91) Nico Mak ProDev*EPRICE 4.10 (05-01-91) Pro Dev Software Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 58 ProDev*QUOTE Utility Programs 4.10p (05-01-91) Pro Dev Software QENV 2.2 (06-02-92) Annette Cuomo School-Mom 4.1 (07-07-92) Motes Educational Software Shez 7.0 (03-30-92) California Software Design Smart10 1.6 (10-06-91) Sympathetic Software SoundMasterDb 2.01s (06-19-92) TurboSystemsCo SUPER 3.0 (07-08-92) Y.C.C. TYPE TREK 1.0 (08-28-91) Tea Time Software Video Librarian 3.5s (02-10-92) TurboSystemsCo WinZip 3.1 (04-06-92) Nico Mak WORDSEARCH POWER 1.00 (01-02-92) WISCO Computing WORDTRIX! 1.0 (03-28-92) Tea Time Software ZideCar 2.20 (04-19-92) Unicorn Software Limited ZK-Shell 1.0 (04-22-92) ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc. Index 59 Index 80286 utilities See: Crossword Creator 17 Utilities, Hardware CROSSWORD POWER 44 utilities, 286/386/486 utilities D 80386 utilities See: Dad's Choice 49, 56 Utilities, Hardware DiscTrak System 41, 50 utilities, 286/386/486 DiZk4D 7, 49 utilities DiZkND 56 80486 utilities See: Dr. Motes' Colorbook 38, Utilities, Hardware 49 utilities, 286/386/486 utilities E 4DOS 7, 14 EZ-Reader 21, 49 4FILES 14, 50 F A FileFinder 8, 49 Annette Cuomo 12, 31, 50 FormGen 25, 26 ASP FormGen Business ombudsman 45 Collection 25, 48 ASP Catalog for CompuServe FormGen Corp. 25, 48 46, 48 FormGen Home Collection ASP Catalog for GEnie 46, 25, 48 48 FREE & EASY 18, 51 Association of Shareware Free and Easy Software 18, Professionals 46, 48 51 B G Barn Owl Software 13, 26, GEnie 46 48 Graphware BASASM.LIB 31, 50 Inc. 37, 51 Blam Entertainment Group GTX Software 56 41, 42, 50 Book Librarian 39, 50 H BOOKLET 11, 49 Hand-Crafted Software 14, BOOKLET-SCREEN 12, 49 50 Brentson Worrell 27, 50 Handicapped See: Utilities, Special needs C HOME BUDGET MANAGEMENT California Software Design SYSTEM 27, 50 8, 9, 49 Home Money Manager II (and CatScan 22, 50 I) 56 CHARTS UNLIMITED 37, 51 HomeCraft Software 56 COMPLEX 25, 50 Household Register 39, 50 CompuServe 45, 46 HYPERGEO 29, 51 Computer Witchcraft Inc. 16, 51 J Crossword Clipper for Jimmy Paris Software 11, Windows 17, 49 43, 49 Index 60 L Q Lecture 26, 48 QEDIT 8 LQMATRIX 11, 49 QENV 12, 50 M R MCGA utilities See: R.K. West Consulting 56 Utilities, Hardware RAM utilities See: utilities, Screen Utilities, Hardware utilities, EGA/VGA utilities, CPU & memory Mega Edit 16, 51 utilities MEMORY 43, 49 Restore See: Utilities, Memory utilities See: File utilities, Backup/ Utilities, Hardware restore utilities, CPU & memory Rochester Heritage 22, 50 utilities Mom's Math 29, 49 S Motes Educational Software School-Mom 36, 49 29, 36, 37, 38, 49, 56 Schreck Software 24, 50 MSGCOMP - The message Shez 8, 9, 49 compiler. 31, 51 Smart10 40, 49 MuziTrak System 42, 50 Soft fonts See: Utilities, Printer utilities N Soothsayer aka Oracle 56 NDOS 14, See: Utilities, SoundMasterDb 42, 50 Software tools, For 4DOS SoundZ 40 Nico Mak 9, 49 Stardial 56 Norton's NDOS See: Stuart Esten 29, 51 Utilities, Software SUPER 7, 51 tools, For 4DOS Sympathetic Software 11, 12, 40, 49 O Optical character T recognition See: TAPCIS 22 Graphics, Business Tea Time Software 33, 35, applications, OCR 51 applications The Children's Graphics OS/2 software 9 Program 37, 49 Thumper Technologies 21, P 49 PC-FasType/CGA 35 TIESOH 24, 25, 50 PC-FasType/MONO 35, 49 Trendtech Corporation 35, PC-FOOD 24, 50 49 PC HELP-LINE 17, 49 Trojan horse See: PCFDial 13, 48 Utilities, Security Penname 56 programs PKZIP 9, 10, 21 TurboSystemsCo 39, 41, 42, PLAN 24, 50 50 PMZIP 9, 49 TYPE TREK 35, 51 Pro Dev Software 23, 48 ProDev*EPRICE 23, 48 U ProDev*QUOTE 23, 24 Unicorn Software Limited ProDev*QUOTE Utility 7, 40, 49, 56 Programs 23, 48 Index 61 V WORDTRIX! 33, 51 VGA utilities See: Utilities, Hardware Y utilities, Screen Y.C.C. 7, 31, 51 utilities, EGA/VGA Your Financial Advisor 56 Video Librarian 41, 50 Z W ZideCar 40, 49 Windows software 10, 16, ZIPKEY 20 17, 20, 26 ZK-Shell 20, 48 WinZip 9, 49 ZPAY Payroll Systems WISCO Computing 43, 50 Inc. 20, 48 WORDSEARCH POWER 43, 50