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 . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2.1 Encryption & security . . . . . . . . . 9 2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.4.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.4.2 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.5 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.5.1 Command processors . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.5.2 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 11 2.5.3 Recovery utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.6.1 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.6.2 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.6.3 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.6.4 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 13 2.6.5 Time management . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 15 2.7.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.7.2 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2.8 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.8.1 System activity monitors . . . . . . . . 17 2.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 17 Chapter 3: Writing applications 18 3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3.2 Text organizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3.3 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.4 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.5 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . . 20 Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 21 4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ii Chapter 5: Database applications 22 5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . . 22 5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . . 23 5.3 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.4 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5.5.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 24 5.5.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5.5.3 For Clipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Chapter 6: Data 26 6.1 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6.2 Marketing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6.2.1 Shareware specific . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6.3 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chapter 7: Communications 27 7.1 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . . 27 7.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Chapter 8: Business 28 8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 8.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . . 28 8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems . . . . . . . . . 29 8.1.3 Billing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 8.2 Equipment use & maintenance . . . . . . . . . 29 8.3 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 8.4 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . . 30 8.4.1 Legal & law enforcement . . . . . . . . 30 8.4.2 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8.5 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8.6 Sales aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8.7 Work-at-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 8.8 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chapter 9: Finances 33 9.1 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 9.2 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 9.3 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Chapter 10: Engineering 35 10.1 Numerical control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 10.2 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Chapter 11: Mathematics 36 11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 11.2 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Chapter 12: Programming 37 12.1 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.1.1 Assembler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.1.2 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.1.3 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 12.2 `Make' utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 iii 12.3 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 12.3.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 39 12.3.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Chapter 13: Education 40 13.1 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 13.2 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 13.3 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 13.4 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 13.5 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 13.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter 14: Graphics 43 14.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 14.2 Drawing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 14.3 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 14.4 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 44 14.5 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . . 44 14.5.1 Multi-format images . . . . . . . . . . 44 14.6 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Chapter 15: Home & hobby 45 15.1 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . . 45 15.2 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.3 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.3.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . . 49 15.4 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.5 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.6 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.7 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . . . 51 15.8 Reading (and writing, too) . . . . . . . . . 52 15.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Chapter 16: Religion & philosophy 54 16.1 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 16.2 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 16.2.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Chapter 17: Games 57 17.1 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 17.2 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 17.3 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 17.4 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 17.5 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Part 2: Appendixes Appendix A: Author addresses 61 Appendix B: Vendor addresses 65 Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 67 iv Appendix D: Retired shareware 69 Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 70 Appendix F: Supporting Members 72 Index 73 ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) nd st Updates to the 2 volume, 1 edition Published September 3, 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 Product: FileMan [***] Author: TDWare, 206-833-7203 File Manager for Windows. See full description on page 16. Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 11. 2.1.1 Disk cataloging Product: DIRCMDr PLUS [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Menu-driven front end for DOS 5's DIR command. See full description on page 9. Product: DiskMan [***] Author: DiskMaster Software, 407-366-4700 Version: 2.0 (08-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, 100 icons, free labels, 3 months of support, 1 year of upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DSKMN2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 73507,3505 for assistance). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The easiest way to produce professional quality labels and reports of your entire library of personal computer disks. With just a few key strokes, it will create labels, produce reports, and give you an easy way to search for a file through all your diskettes. Enables the user to produce reports in one of several formats and to search for a specific file by file name or file comment. The disk label is user designed and supports graphics. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8 Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***] Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527 Version: 1.04.15 (08-10-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 256-color video card & video driver software. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Phone/CompuServe support; one free upgrade. Look for: PIXF14.ZIP on BBSs; PIXF14.ZI on CompuServe in CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71220,23 for assistance). Download size: 400k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Enables the user to maintain catalogs of the locations of various graphics files. File formats supported include BMP, PCX, GIF TIF, TGA, IFF/LBM, IMG, MAC, IMF, ICO/ICN Micrografx DRW and EPS. Files can be saved in BMP, PCX, GIF, TGA, TIF and IFF formats. Image manipulation tools include: rotate, mirror/flip, resize, crop, cut & paste, palette matching, dithering print and adjust brightness & contrast. Image catalogs can be searched for user-supplied keywords or other criteria. 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities Product: Hard at Work [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting You take a break while the computer "works" See full description on page 57. Product: LoveDOS [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting The computer falls in love with you. See full description on page 57. Product: Professional Master Key [***] Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535 Version: 3.2 (04-10-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk (except large IDE drives) - Not for Digital Research's DR DOS. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: BBS, phone, and mail support - disk with latest version - printed manual - notice of upgrades. Look for: PMK32.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); PMK32.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72241,457 for assistance). Download size: 205k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: ALTER read-only, system, hidden attributes EDIT files and sectors directly (hex editor) EXPLORE disk configuration, statistics, etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9 FILL files and disks with patterns to prevent unerasure (DOD compliant) LOCATE files in subdirectories ("WHEREIS") MAP disk and file usage - detect fragmentation SET file date and time ("TOUCH") SORT and move directory entries on the disk UNERASE files - very easy to use UNFORMAT most hard disks 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities Product: DiskMan [***] Author: DiskMaster Software, 407-366-4700 Windows Disk Cataloging and Disk Labeler. See full description on page 7. 2.2 File utilities Product: DIRCMDr PLUS [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Version: 1.2 (01-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 5.0 or better. Registration fee: $7.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade. Look for: DCP*.ZIP on BBSs; DCP*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). Download size: 25k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A menu-driven utility for configuring the various switches in the new DIR command. Allows you to easily select just the options you need. You can then either execute the command directly with the options you have specified, or store the options in the DIRCMD environment variable to make the changes permanent. Product: FileMan [***] Author: TDWare, 206-833-7203 File Manager for Windows. See full description on page 16. Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 11. 2.2.1 Encryption & security See also: Utilities, Security programs (page 16). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10 Product: Professional Master Key [***] Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535 Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full description on page 8. 2.3 Hardware utilities Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 11. 2.4 Printer utilities See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 23). Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 17 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 11. 2.4.1 Printer control Product: EnVision Publisher [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full description on page 19. 2.4.2 Printer specific Product: Citizen [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.1 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Citizen MSP or Tribute printer. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, printed instructions, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: CITI*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no charge); CTZN*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This menu-driven utility lets you control the fonts on your Citizen MSP or Tribute printer. You can also print small text files and type envelopes from the program. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11 2.5 System Utilities 2.5.1 Command processors Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***] Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 15. 2.5.2 Batch & macro utilities Product: Automatic Netwk Manager [***] Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896 Version: 1.10 (08-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Any Network. Registration fee: $99.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus utilities, phone support, classical CD's & mice. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AUTOM.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NETWIRE forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 100024,2337 for assistance). Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Designed to remove the everyday headaches from network operation. Automatic file processing, at any time, on any day, enables all routine tasks to be carried out automatically. The system monitors disk space, and critical data recording PC's, allerting supervisors and users of potential problems. The built-in editor allows line by line execution of batch files, and unlimited breakpoints. Industry std ALT key opern, full help. Product: OpMenu [***] Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189 Flexible open menu with batchlike scripts. See full description on page 16. Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Version: 2.02 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STUF??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 0 (multiple files) (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). Download size: 150k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A collection of 17 batch file utilities. BATBOX is a simple but useful menu system. CHKPRN returns printer status. CLK reports the time/date with billions of formatting options. DOSVER reports the DOS version (via errorlevel). INPUT displays fancy Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12 prompts and accepts input. MUSIC plays transcribed sheet music, while SOUNDER produces billions of different random tones. SPACE reports disk and/or file space via the errorlevel. Many other useful functions provided. 2.5.3 Recovery utilities Product: Professional Master Key [***] Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535 Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full description on page 8. 2.6 Desktop utilities 2.6.1 Calculators Product: 2Convert [***] Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896 Version: 1.10 (08-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Registration fee: $26.00 Registration benefits: Master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CONVRT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NETWIRE forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 100024,2337 for assistance). Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: All the convertion factors you'll ever need, ready for when you need them. Allows convertion between over 500 standard units, Currency exchange, Temperature conversions, Number base convertions and Dimensionless analysis. Incorporating a Novell style interface, context sensitive help, an integral pop up calculator, and full function expression evaluators, defaults can be set to taylor the software for maximum efficiency. Thousands of "Compound" rates can also be generated. 2.6.2 Calendars Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***] Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685 Non TSR Annual Events Reminder. See full description on page 13. Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on page 46. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13 2.6.3 Phone dialers See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 27). Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***] Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 15. 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. Product: Personal Databases [***] Author: Eric Begbie A simple but effective PIM with 6 main utils. See full description on page 14. 2.6.4 Personal information managers (PIMs) Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***] Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685 Version: 3.00 (07-12-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: DARN3.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); DARN3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance); DARN3.ZIP on Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14 GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID D.VEANER1 for assistance). Download size: 96k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This small program has one purpose: to remind you of events that occur on the same day each year. Great for remembering birthdays, anniversaries, tax payments, mortgage payments, car inspections, and more. Simple to use - you can set it to only appear once a day, or each time you boot your computer. You choose how many days ahead you want to be warned of events. Up to 300 events per file, search, easy to maintain lists, prints and exports events lists. Product: Personal Databases [***] Author: Eric Begbie Version: 1.0 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Modem optional. Registration fee: $21.60 Registration benefits: Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A simple but effective Personal Information Manager (PIM) consisting of an integrated suite of six databases including Address Book (with autodialling), Finance and Insurance, Appointments Diary, Birthdays etc. 2.6.5 Time management Product: WAKEUP [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Version: 1.01 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade. Look for: WAKEUP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it at no charge); WAKEUP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). Download size: 20k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Will put your PC "to sleep" and then automatically "wake up" and execute a special batch file that you create at a specified time. Allows you to cancel or change the "wakeup time" on the fly. Allows unattended operation of simple tasks such as printing a report, calling a BBS, etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15 2.7 Menu systems & file managers 2.7.1 Menu systems Product: Advanced Menu System [***] Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896 Version: 1.40 (08-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Registration fee: $80.00 Registration benefits: Printed manuals, master disks, phone support, bonus utilities, mice & classical compact disks. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AMSMNU.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NETWIRE forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 100024,2337 for assistance). Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Plug-and-play Novell Menu Script File compatible System designed for ease of use, with powerful features: * Application scan * In-built menu option editor with debug functions * 0Kb memory o/h * Online Dos help * Auto disk space checking * Multiple menus loaded concurrently * Multiple .PRM file support * Mouse support * Novell frontends to send, Ndir & Capture * User Audit trail * Restrict user access to DOS etc. * Temporary files stored in single dir. * More! Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***] Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 Version: 4.50 (08-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 300k RAM to hold program and tables, but uses 0K (no bytes) when running a program, command, or batch file. Registration fee: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus programs. Look for: HDM450.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); HDM450.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); HDM450.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 222k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A DOS shell that hides the underlying operating system from the uninitiated user, yet does not get in the way of the expert user. Features: network & mouse support, multi-level security system, usage logging and reporting, phone dialer, variable screen blanker, automatic logon & logoff, timed execution, Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16 multi-user log on/off with passwords, extensive on-line help, file and directory pick lists, user defined logo screen, DOS window, pass keystrokes to user programs, 260,000 menu entries, NOT a TSR. Product: OpMenu [***] Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189 Version: 2 (06-17-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 340k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: * user changeable help, and fast access to full manuals. * familiar, easy to use, batch file like menu command language with many commands per entry. Eg SWAP, BATCH * batch files optionally built into menu entries. * non-TSR and TSR screen savers. * 9999 menu entries, more likely limited by disk space. * automatic file loading. Product: Start [***] Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189 Simple install and menu program. See full description on page 39. 2.7.2 File managers Product: FileMan [***] Author: TDWare, 206-833-7203 Version: 2.40 (08-09-92) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $28.00 Registration benefits: One year free support. Look for: FILEMN24.ZIP on BBSs; FILEMN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72607,3710 for assistance). Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows 3.x file manager for copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files. Other utilities include the ability to change file attributes, to rename or delete subdirectories, perform file searches, and to format diskettes. FileMan version 2.4 includes support for viewing some graphics files in their native format and allows the FileMan display colors to be changed. An earlier version of this program was recently reviewed in the Aug. 92 issue of Windows magazine. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17 2.8 Security programs "Shareware is as safe as [retail] software if obtained directly from an author or from a vendor or BBS who has gotten the disk directly from the author." -- an official ASP statement on shareware See also: Utilities, File utilities, Encryption & security (page 9); Utilities, System Utilities, Recovery utilities (page 12). Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***] Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 15. 2.8.1 System activity monitors Product: Advanced Menu System [***] Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896 Novell Menu Script Compatible Menu System. See full description on page 15. 2.9 Software tools 2.9.1 For multiple programs Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu [***] Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 15. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 18 Chapter 3 Writing applications See also: Education, Writing (page 41). 3.1 Text editors See also: Writing applications, Word processors (page 18). Product: 40-LOVE Text Editor [***] Version: 1.04 (01-06-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 4LEDIT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 100042,2616 for assistance). Download size: 79k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Full featured editor, multiple file, popupmenu, mouse support etc. New features: 1. You can restore text files to any of its previous versions. 2. Highlight the changes. Product: W - The Note Writer [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Simple word processor. See full description on page 19. 3.2 Text organizers Product: MARGARINE [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Version: 2.81 (03-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, support, one free upgrade. Look for: MARG*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it at no charge); MARG*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). Download size: 30k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A useful utility for formatting text files, especially shareware documentation files. Will quickly go through a text file and report the space available for creating a left margin while maintaining the document's original formatting. Supports page widths of 25-132 columns. Also will add top and bottom margins as well as page numbers if requested. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 19 3.3 Word processors See also: Writing applications, Text editors (page 18). Product: EnVision Publisher [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full description on page 19. Product: W - The Note Writer [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 4.0 (01-28-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Registration fee: $5.00 Registration benefits: Upgrade discounts. Look for: WNOTE40.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Simple word processor for those who don't need or want all of the complex functions of the "big ones". Save, edit & print files. Does "word-wrap". Saves files as "formatted" or ASCII. Allows for a short description to be saved with file name and file retrieval for editing uses a unique and easy "Point & Shoot" system for selection. Very popular and in use around the world. Works with monochrome or color monitors. 3.4 Desktop publishing Product: EnVision Publisher [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Version: 1.0 (09-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA or Hercules monitor. Strongly recommended: mouse, hard disk. Registration fee: $69.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus clipart libraries & scalable fonts, newsletter support, upgrade discounts. Look for: EVP100*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-585-7082 to download it at no charge); EVP1*.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or contact userID 70304,64 for assistance); EVP1*.EXE on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A full-feature WYSIWYG desktop publishing program. It has a mouse-driven Graphical User Interface and it can be used with or without a mouse. Detailed context-sensitive help. Lets you create publications directly on the screen, and then print them on any printer. Provides scalable fonts that can be rotated and filled with any fill pattern. You can import PCX images, and draw lines, boxes, polylines, polygons, ellipses and Bezier curves. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 20 3.5 Creativity & brainstorming Product: Creativity Package [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.2 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $34.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: CREATE*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); CRTV*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 11 (multiple files) (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: 3-part program for writers, teachers, students, executives -- anyone who must produce fresh ideas. Includes a complete book- on-disk on creativity enhancement, software for computer-aided brainstorming, and a poetry writing program. Product: Poetry Generator [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 2.3 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or hi-capacity floppy. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail suppor. Look for: POETRY*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); POET*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Turn your computer into a poet! Using a 20,000-word vocabulary, this program creates free-verse poems at the touch of a button. Using the structure of actual poems as models, the program randomly combines words and short phrases into verses 4 to 9 lines long. The results as fascinating. Some of these poems have actually been published in national magazines. This program has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Writer's Digest. Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 21 Chapter 4 Spreadsheet applications See also: Finances (page 33); Business (page 27). 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 6 (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. Product: QuickPlan [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Version: 2.1 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, newsletter support, upgrade discounts. Look for: QPLAN21.EXE on BBSs (call 813-585-7082 to download it at no charge); QP21.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70304,64 for assistance); QP21.EXE on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A memory resident (pop-up) spreadsheet you can pop-up on top of other programs at the touch of a key. You can even paste information to other applications. The spreadsheets can be up to 2100 cells and can be printed. Menu driven, and includes 18 pop-up windows and detailed context-sensitive help. Suitable for many small and medium size spreadsheet jobs such as: finance, business, profit & loss, checkbook, etc. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 22 Chapter 5 Database applications See also: Data (page 25). 5.1 Relational database managers Product: IDP-MEMBER [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: V3.0 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $75.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, one year of 800# phone support, one free update, customizing service. Look for: IDPMEM30.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 325k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A fully integrated organizational system for memberships, dues, projects and member preferences. Allows for the creation of an unlimited number of Member & Event databases so that a club can track different classes of member and who is participating in club projects. Dues and other charges can be assigned and statements printed. Members can be catagorized by 16 user defined Interest Areas and 16 Volunteer Service Areas. Has a "Sneaker-Net" function. 5.2 Flat-file database managers See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 23). Product: FlyMaster [***] Author: Eric Begbie A superb fly selection program for anglers. See full description on page 52. Product: Personal Databases [***] Author: Eric Begbie A simple but effective PIM with 6 main utils. See full description on page 14. 5.3 Mailing label systems See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers (page 23). Chapter 5, "Database applications" 23 Product: IDP-LABELER [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 1.5 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support, customization service. Look for: IDPLAB15.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Allows for the creation of unlimited numbers of user named databases and up to 32 user defined key-word sort fields. Names can be efforlessly copied or moved from one database to another and labels can be generated for ALL database entries or names can be selected from a scrolling list. Prints in last name or zip code order. Integrated word processor for mail merging to any database. Several reports are available. Backup done internally. Pop-up calculator & calendar included. Product: Maillist / M-Label [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 5.4 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or hi-capacity floppy. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: MAIL*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no charge); MAIL*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 9 (multiple files) (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Easy-to-use mailing list manager for business or personal use, manages up to 99 separate lists. Prints labels, has automatic duplicate checking, search by any field, "sound alike" search, pop-up notepad for each record, optional password protection, compare and combine lists, restore deleted records, extra fields for user coding, label customization and more. 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. Product: Recap [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Fix capitalization in dBase-compatible files. See full description on page 24. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 24 5.5 Software tools See also: Programming, Languages (page 37); Programming, Software tools (page 39). 5.5.1 For multiple programs Product: Recap [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.0 (07-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: RECAP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at no charge); RECA*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: It can be very frustrating to find that some of your database records have been entered in all caps when you didn't want them that way, or that some have not been entered in all caps when you did want them that way! Goes through any dBase-III compatible database file and make the desired adjustments. This program can save you from hours of re-entering data. 5.5.2 For dBASE Product: dBkit [***] Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189 Xbase programming and maintenance toolkit. See full description on page 38. Product: Workbase [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.5 (06-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Some knowledge of dBase, Clipper, etc. Registration fee: $49.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: WORK*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no charge); WORK*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Clipper developers: this is an interactive environment for over 90 "dBase language" commands, including some that may be new to you. Create, append, edit, browse, restore from and save to MEM files, display memory, display structure, modify structure -- many other commands for development, troubleshooting and support. Includes simple PRG interpreter. If your applications Chapter 5, "Database applications" 25 use dBase-compatible files, you'll love this handy utility. Unlike other "dot prompt" programs, this one works! 5.5.3 For Clipper Product: Workbase [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description on page 24. Chapter 6, "Data" 26 Chapter 6 Data 6.1 Mapping data Product: WORLD29 [***] Author: Robert L. Lloyd Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 41. 6.2 Marketing data 6.2.1 Shareware specific Product: Shareware Tracker [***] Author: BlueCollar Software, 513-653-8388 Version: 2.0 (08-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, newsletter support, latest version. Look for: SWT20.ZIP on BBSs; SWT20.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72630,1714 for assistance). Download size: 273k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: For the shareware author. Tracks registered users, submissions, site licenses, revenue, expenses, and more. Mail-merges letters and prints mailing labels. Allows an unlimited number of user- defined reports. Has context sensitive on-line help, the ability to change screen colors, pull-down menus, and many other features. Has a database with over 540 ASP approved Vendors and BBS's. 6.3 Area codes 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" 27 Chapter 7 Communications 7.1 Call logging & analysis software See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers (page 12). Product: PCFDial [***] Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Powerful 7k TSR voice/fax screen autodialer. See full description on page 13. 7.2 Other Product: LiteSPC [***] Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730 Version: 3 (08-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM, 1 serial port. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, unlimited phone support, 1 year free updates. Look for: SPC3.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-273-2950 to download it at no charge); SPC3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMCOM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70166,1152 for assistance); SPC3.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID I.TECH for assistance). Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A TSR that records any data received by upto 2 serial ports simultaneously. Not a data monitor, but the ideal solution to capturing information generated by smart phone systems, lab instruments, factory equipment, and any other device that can output information over a serial port. Avoid transcribing data from printed output while you continue to use your PC for other work. Chapter 8, "Business" 28 Chapter 8 Business See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 20); Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 23); Data (page 25); Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 27); Finances (page 33). 8.1 Business finances See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 33). Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Author: Cooney Applied Technology Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 51. Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***] Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337 Windows Financial Planning & Calculation Tool. See full description on page 33. Product: QuickPlan [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on page 21. 8.1.1 Business accounting Product: IDP-INSURE [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 4.0 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $100.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 800# phone support. Look for: IDPINS40.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Insurance Agency "Commission Tracking" system that was originally written to sell for well over $900. Just listing the features of this program requires over 3 pages. Chapter 8, "Business" 29 8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems Product: IDP-SALES [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 6.0 (05-02-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $50.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 800# phone support. Look for: IDPSALE6.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Fully integrated sales/service/billing/inventory system with built-in word processor for mail-merging to customer database, as well as pop-down calculator and calendar. Feature rich and in service at several large companies for over 3 years. Solid. 8.1.3 Billing systems Product: IDP-EMS [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Ambulance Services Trip & Billing System. See full description on page 31. Product: IDP-SALES [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Integrated sales/service/billing/inventory. See full description on page 29. 8.2 Equipment use & maintenance Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Author: Cooney Applied Technology Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 51. 8.3 Project management Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Author: Cooney Applied Technology Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 51. Chapter 8, "Business" 30 8.4 Specific-field systems 8.4.1 Legal & law enforcement Product: IDP-ACTIVITY [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 2.0 (02-04-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support. Look for: IDPACT20.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A small town police department program used to track and log department statistics regarding department responses to a large variety of functions performed by a police department. The statistics offer a comparison of activity this year against activity in the previous two years on a monthly and/or year-to- date/annual basis. Perfect for taking to the city council to validate budget requests. Product: IDP-ARREST [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 3.3 (04-03-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support. Look for: IDPAST33.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A small town police department program for creating local files on all arrestees. The program will search by last name, maiden name, 2 aliases, drivers license number, SSS no., 2 addresses, birthdate and arresting officer. The file on an individual contains all the above information as well as all the charges against them and the disposition of each. Product: IDP-PDBASE [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 2.0 (03-03-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $45.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, 800# phone support. Look for: IDPPDB20.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-7542 to download it at no charge). Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Emergency contact system for small town police departments. This is a database of businesses, their addresses, phone numbers, landmarks, special notes and contacts. Full, partial Chapter 8, "Business" 31 or phonetic spellings of business name or address can be used to retrieve files. 8.4.2 Medical & dental Product: IDP-EMS [***] Author: Infinity Data Products, 314-243-8483 Version: 1.5 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, one free upgrade, 800# phone support, customization service. Look for: IDPEMS15.ZIP on BBSs (call 314-243-742 to download it at no charge). Download size: 280k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Ambulance services trip record & patient billing system. Tracks all pertinent data regarding patient, transportation, services performed (user defined service codes, descriptions & charges), as well as allowing for 64k of comments per trip entry. Also prints invoices and tracks income versus charges. Several reports can be generated. 8.5 Forms generators Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED [***] Author: Graphware, Inc., 513-424-6733 Flow,Org & Gantt charts, forma and floorplans. See full description on page 43. 8.6 Sales aids Product: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm) [***] Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685 Version: 2.10 (05-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $55.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: CATALG21.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); CATALG.ZIP on CompuServe in ZNT:UTILFOR forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance); CATALG21.ZIP on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID D.VEANER1 for assistance). Download size: 195k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Makes it easy for your customers to find and order your products. Using the Enter and Esc keys they can order products and print the order form. Catalogs are made in your favrite text editor, then compressed to fit more products on a disk and for security. Chapter 8, "Business" 32 US and International settings, automatic handling of sales tax and shipping, special forms and coupons. You set color, help, text screens and more. Awarded Shareware Magazine's Editor's Choice Award. 8.7 Work-at-home See also: Home & hobby (page 44). Product: Back Soon! [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Screen-saver/message-taking utility. See full description on page 32. 8.8 Business utilities Product: 2Convert [***] Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896 Conversion Program for length, currency etc. See full description on page 12. Product: Back Soon! [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Version: 1.1 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, one free upgrade. Look for: BKSN??.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it at no charge); BKSN??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). Download size: 50k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Designed for the busy home or office environment and has the following features: * "Blanks" text screens to prevent phosphor burn-in * Displays a customized, scrolling message * Accepts messages from visitors * Allows you to retrieve, print, or store your messages Allows you to turn your PC into a message center. Get rid of those Post-It(tm) notes stuck to your monitor; only print those messages that you really need. Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***] Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337 Windows Financial Planning & Calculation Tool. See full description on page 33. Chapter 9, "Finances" 33 Chapter 9 Finances See also: Spreadsheet applications (page 20); Mathematics (page 35); Business (page 27). 9.1 Personal finances See also: Business, Business finances (page 28). Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Author: Cooney Applied Technology Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 51. Product: FREE & EASY [***] Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738 Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full description on page 21. Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***] Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337 Windows Financial Planning & Calculation Tool. See full description on page 33. Product: QuickPlan [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on page 21. 9.2 Portfolio management Product: QuickPlan [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on page 21. 9.3 Finance utilities Product: 2Convert [***] Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896 Conversion Program for length, currency etc. See full description on page 12. Product: FREE & EASY [***] Author: Free and Easy Software, 613-834-1738 Calculations done in a user defined structure. See full description on page 21. Chapter 9, "Finances" 34 Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) [***] Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc., 615-246-3337 Version: 2.0 (08-06-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: 80386 with 4MB RAM, Windows 3.1, mouse, VGA or better. Registration fee: $59.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year of 800 number/CompuServe/FAX support. Look for: HIFI200*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files); HIFI2*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINADV forum LIBrary 15 (multiple files) (or contact userID 74676,235 for assistance); HIFI200*.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (multiple files) (or contact userID R.HOOVER5 for assistance). Download size: 700k (about 52 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Powerful financial calculation & planning tool. Easy-to-use, customizable. v/ Multifunction Financial Calculator v/ Loan Calculation & Amortization v/ Investment Analysis (IRR, NPV, charts) v/ Random Number Generator v/ Personal Financial Planner v/ Business Utilities: * Markup * Gross Profit Margin * Sales Tax * Breakeven Analysis * Economic Order Quantity Automatic charting, context-sensitive help, file export Product: QuickPlan [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Memory resident spreadsheet program. See full description on page 21. Chapter 10, "Engineering" 35 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 21. 10.2 Engineering utilities Product: 2Convert [***] Author: Go Software, 44-0-61-437-4896 Conversion Program for length, currency etc. See full description on page 12. Chapter 11, "Mathematics" 36 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 21. 11.2 Statistics Product: Lotto Challenger [***] Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093 Lotto analysis program with wheeling systems. See full description on page 50. Product: Windows Lotto [***] Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093 Lotto analysis program for Microsoft Windows. See full description on page 50. Chapter 12, "Programming" 37 Chapter 12 Programming 12.1 Languages See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 23). 12.1.1 Assembler Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***] Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685 Professional Make Utility. See full description on page 39. 12.1.2 C Product: LiteComm [***] Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730 Version: 7.00 (08-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Borland/Turbo/MS C. Registration fee: $65.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, full source code, all model libraries, unlimited phone support. Look for: LCOMM7.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-273-2950 to download it at no charge); LCOMM7.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:BPROGB forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 70166,1152 for assistance); LCOMM7.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID I.TECH for assistance). Download size: 260k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A sophisticated toolkit that makes adding communications capability a snap. Now includes full support for the 16550 UART; 4 ports open simultaneously, ZModem, and much more. Let LiteComm take care of the gory details, and concentrate on the meat of your application. Join corporations and major colleges, like IBM, ATT and the Associated Press who have recognized the value of this pproduct. Chapter 12, "Programming" 38 Product: Power C Shell [***] Author: Tay-Jee Software, 703-464-5290 Version: 2.0 (01-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Power C compiler from MIX Software. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, one free upgrade. Look for: PCS*.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-7001 to download it at no charge); PCS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). Download size: 30k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides a programming environment shell for Power C from MIX Software. Customizable with your own editor and viewer, it makes the editing/compiling/debugging/ testing process a snap. Customizable colors and compile/link options. Features pull- down menus, environment variables, library management, and project support. Context-sensitive help, shell-to-DOS option. Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***] Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685 Professional Make Utility. See full description on page 39. 12.1.3 Other Product: dBkit [***] Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189 Version: 2 (06-17-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 700k (about 52 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A family or toolkit of Xbase oriented tools that let you accomplish a wide range of maintenance, development, monitoring, and management tasks without dbase, a clone, or an Xbase compiler. Most of the tools have their own manuals on disk to allow faster access when you need help with the particular tool. Chapter 12, "Programming" 39 12.2 `Make' utilities Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT [***] Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685 Version: 3.00 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 640k RAM. Language compilers, assemblers. Registration fee: $55.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: SUPER30*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); SUPER*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMPRO forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or contact userID 71460,2644 for assistance). Download size: 395k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Professional Make Utility, builds your make files, finds dependencies. Remembers your command flags, and even the name of the current make file! "Multiple Setups" lets you work on several different projects at once. Leaves all but 2K for your compiler. Smart library maintainence. Very fast. Builds response files on-the-fly. Supports most popular compilers. Automatic setup, sample configurations. 12.3 Software tools See also: Database applications, Software tools (page 23). 12.3.1 For multiple programs Product: Start [***] Author: P. C. Softsmith, 604-433-5189 Version: 1.7 (06-17-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Start helps you add interactive installation capability to your software. It includes a script language for flexibility, with a built in `watch' debugging capability. Alternate setup or the 'menu' command sets Start to simple menu mode. 12.3.2 For other Product: Workbase [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Dot-prompt utility for DBMS programmers. See full description on page 24. Chapter 13, "Education" 40 Chapter 13 Education 13.1 Junior high Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full description on page 59. Product: WORLD29 [***] Author: Robert L. Lloyd Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 41. 13.2 High school Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full description on page 59. Product: Parables & Parabolas [***] Author: Niche Software Version: 1.1 (08-03-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, VGA monitor. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Teacher's manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The kit provides a quick analysis of how an individual student makes a vvalue decision . The student may examine parables from writers such as Casteneda,Kafka,and Kirkegaard by selecting a graphic icon. The moral topics include property rights; the work ethic; role modes; commitment to an occupation; ignoring enemies; making choices in a scarce economy. The purpose of the kit is to increase moral sensitivity. Graphic motifs involve parabolas; scrolled texts are utilized in a 20 minute presentation Product: WORLD29 [***] Author: Robert L. Lloyd Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 41. Chapter 13, "Education" 41 13.3 College Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. See full description on page 59. 13.4 Literature Product: Creativity Package [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Become more creative & improve your writing. See full description on page 20. Product: Poetry Generator [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on page 20. 13.5 Writing See also: Writing applications (page 17). Product: Creativity Package [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Become more creative & improve your writing. See full description on page 20. 13.6 Other Product: WORLD29 [***] Author: Robert L. Lloyd Version: 2.9E (08-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: One free update on user provided disk. Discounts on additional updates. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WORLDX.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70635,266 for assistance). Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Puts a globe in your computer. It provides rapid maps of any place on earth. Over 200 National capitals are located the user can add locations and overlay maps to meet his own needs. Additionally, it provides a global tracking system which allows the user to track anything that can be given a latitude and longitude, anywhere in the world. Chapter 13, "Education" 42 Provides sample Hurricane tracks, sample map overlays, and sample Custom Location files. Search by Name or Point and shoot. Chapter 14, "Graphics" 43 Chapter 14 Graphics 14.1 Viewing programs Product: ColorView for Windows [***] Author: Millennium Technologies Corporation Version: .97 (05-11-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 2MB RAM, VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor. Registration fee: $29.95 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: CVIEW097.ZIP on BBSs; CVW97B.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 71055,2625 for assistance); CVW097B.ZIP on GEnie in HOSB forum LIBrary 15. Download size: 208k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A high speed image viewer and manipulator for Windows 3.x. The program reads JPEG/JFIF, GIF'87, and Windows BMP images and writes GIF'87 and BMP files. Numerous options are available for digital image enhancement and memory management. Supports 8 bit (256 colors), 15 bit (32k colors), and 24 bit (16M colors) graphics cards through the Windows graphics drivers. Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***] Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527 Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 7. 14.2 Drawing programs Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED [***] Author: Graphware, Inc., 513-424-6733 Version: 2.0 (01-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA or Hercules monitor. Registration fee: $45.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, one year phone/newsletter support. Look for: CU.ZIP 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 types 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 Chapter 14, "Graphics" 44 library of objects. Print charts on most dot-matrix or laser printers horizontally or vertically. Product: EnVision Publisher [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full description on page 19. 14.3 Paint programs Product: EnVision Publisher [***] Author: Software Vision Corporation, 813-545-4354 Desktop Publishing program (full-feature). See full description on page 19. 14.4 File format translators Product: ColorView for Windows [***] Author: Millennium Technologies Corporation High speed JPEG/JFIF, GIF, BMP viewer for Win. See full description on page 43. Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***] Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527 Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 7. 14.5 Ready-made graphic images 14.5.1 Multi-format images Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***] Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527 Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 7. 14.6 Utilities Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System [***] Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527 Windows Image Cataloging System. See full description on page 7. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 45 Chapter 15 Home & hobby See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 33); Business, Work-at-home (page 32). 15.1 Fortune telling & astrology See also: Religion & philosophy (page 53). Product: Book of Changes [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 1.7 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/BBS/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: BOOK*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at no charge); BOOK*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The I Ching is an ancient Chinese book used for both fortune telling and philosophical insight. Toss coins or sticks to create a pattern of 6 lines, forming a hexagram for interpretation. Completely menu-driven, so you never enter long command sequences. You can edit the text for each hexagram and add your own comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. (Also available in Spanish.) Product: By the Numbers [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 4.54 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: NUMB*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no charge); NUMB*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Use the philosophy of Numerology to analyze your name & birthdate for their symbolic meaning and metaphysical vibrations, giving a complete personality profile. Uses Pythagorean system, takes name changes into account, analyzes 10 personality elements, provides forecast. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 46 Product: Crystal Ball [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.2 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $19.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: CRYS*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at no charge); CRYS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Welcome to the world of the psychic computer! This tongue-in- cheek program makes predictions and answers questions with a sometimes enigmatic style reminiscent of the ancient Greek oracles. You select the subject matter for predictions of personal interest. This could explain where those crazy tabloid headlines come from! Product: Fortune Teller [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 4.1 (08-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: FORT*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no charge); FORT*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A potpourri of fortune telling techniques includes three playing card methods, dice, two kinds of Numerology, Runes, Geomancy, auras, "Astro-Mates" and "Instant Oracle". A history and explanation of each method appears in the documentation. Also included is an ESP test. Product: Geomancy [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full description on page 54. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 47 Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.6 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: MAYAN*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no charge); MAYA*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Uses the astronomical knowledge of the ancient Mayans to convert a modern calendar date to its Mayan equivalent, and then gives the Mayan astrological interpretation. Also uses Julian period dates and will calculate from Mayan to modern date. Has chart of Mayan and Aztec day and month names. Easy- to-understand documentation and history of the Mayan calendar included on disk. Norman Donaldson's excellent research is explained in detail. Product: Personal Tarot [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 2.61 (08-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 900 number/ CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: TAROT*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); TARO*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Tarot cards have been used around the world throughout history for fun and fortune. Now you can enjoy professional quality Tarot readings on your PC! Personal Tarot automates shuffling and dealing, builds a 10-card layout, and displays card descriptions and meanings. You choose from different methods of shuffling and layout. You can edit card interpretations and add your own comments. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. No graphics. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 48 Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.0 (07-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: WAURA.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no charge); WAURA3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Based on the work and research of internationally-known psychic entertainer Richard Webster, "Aura Reading" helps you learn what to look for when attempting to see the human aura. It's a great way to meet people and make friends! Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 3.0 (07-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: WQUICK.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no charge); WQUIC3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Based on the work and research of internationally-known psychic entertainer Richard Webster, "Quick Numerology" helps you put together a short but pointed personality profile using someone's date of birth. It's a great way to meet people and make friends! Product: Your ESP Test [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 1.1 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: 900 number/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: ESP.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no charge); ESP*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Three standard tests to see if you have ESP (extra-sensory perception) potential. Try precognition, clairvoyance, or telekinesis. Lots of fun! Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 49 15.2 Genealogy Product: EZ-Tree [***] Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 Version: 2.00 (08-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited support. Look for: EZT200.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); EZT200.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ROOTS forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); EZT200.ZIP on GEnie in GENEALOGY forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 95k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This genealogy program lets you keep track your family tree. You can link trees together and report on them in many different formats. 15.3 Health 15.3.1 Food/dietary/kitchen Product: Cook Book Plus [***] Author: Eric Begbie Version: 2.0 (08-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $21.60 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Attractive recipe record with sample recipes. Also has easy- find recipe book index, wine inventory and guest management system. 15.4 Music Product: Compact Disk Catalogue [***] Author: Eric Begbie Version: 1 (04-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $18.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Simple but effective package for maintaining fully documented details of music CDs, LPs and Cassettes including full contents of each album. A special "fast find" artists index makes your collection even more manageable. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 50 15.5 Lottery Product: Lotto Challenger [***] Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093 Version: 3.7 (09-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Registration fee: $29.50 Registration benefits: Master disks, up-to-date data file, phone/newsletter support, product discounts. Look for: LOTTOC37.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); LOTTOC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72356,354 for assistance). Download size: 144k (about 11 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Performs a statistical analysis of previous lotto drawings to determine the best numbers to play. Includes 20 wheeling systems that generate tickets from the numbers played. Compares the numbers on the tickets to the numbers drawn to determine which tickets are winners. A History option is included that allows you to test different playing strategies. Can be used with all Pick 5 and 6 lotteries, including the new Powerball game. Product: Lotto Thunder [***] Author: Charles P.Staats Version: 1.2 (09-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, newsletter support. Look for: LOTTOT.ZIP on BBSs; LOTTOT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72747,2474 for assistance). Download size: 413k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A complete lotto prediction and number systems program. Has three completely different methods of predicting lotto numbers. Wheel systems up to 54 numbers, multiple level predictions, save predictions, scan for winners, scan for past performance, auto and manual execution of prediction methods, no game limit. Pull down menus, in-memory scanning, support for expanded memory, support for PowerBall lotteries. Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 51 Product: Windows Lotto [***] Author: Data Solutions, 813-653-3093 Version: 1.0 (09-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 2MB RAM. Registration fee: $35.95 Registration benefits: Master disks, up-to-date data file, bonus utility, phone/newsletter support, product discounts. Look for: WINLOT10.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); WINLOT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72356,354 for assistance). Download size: 275k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Features a comprehensive set of analysis tools for handicapping lottery numbers. These tools include a Number Statistics Chart, Drawing Summary Chart, Trend Chart, Hit or Miss Chart, Number Sequence Chart, Repeating Pairs Chart and Repeating Triples Chart. A Quick Pick option picks the best numbers to play. Includes 24 wheeling systems. Context sensitive Help is available for all menu items. Compatible with all Pick 5, 6 and 7 lotto games, including the new Powerball game. 15.6 Personalities Product: By the Numbers [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on page 45. Product: Your ESP Test [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 48. 15.7 Planes, trains & automobiles Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Author: Cooney Applied Technology Version: 13.1 (08-09-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 300k RAM. One 720k or larger disk drive. Strongly recommended: 80286 computer, hard disk, CGA monitor. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Mail support. Look for: CAR131.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-274-0821 to download it at no charge); CAR131.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 71001,1370 for assistance). Download size: 260k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Operation, maintenance, and inspection logger and reminder for vehicles and machines. Quick & easy to use, yet 100% comprehensive & powerful. Has context-sensitive pop-up help Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 52 and a 45 p. manual. Reminders, reports, and graphs help you operate reliably and economically. Detailed, printed logs add value at resale time. Supports metric, foreign currencies, multiple vehicles & machines. The best program of its class at any price. 15.8 Reading (and writing, too) Product: Creativity Package [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Become more creative & improve your writing. See full description on page 20. Product: Poetry Generator [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on page 20. 15.9 Other Product: FlyMaster [***] Author: Eric Begbie Version: 2.3 (01-05-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $27.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A superb fly selection program for trout and salmon anglers. Predicts the successful flies according to water, month, temperature, wind and sky conditions. Anglers can add their own local waters and input their own historical and current data to further customise the system to their own requirements. A truly unique application which brings the full power of modern Information Technology to the traditional country pursuit. Product: Photographer's Friend [***] Author: Eric Begbie Version: 1.1 (01-01-92) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $18.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Superb record system for amateur, professional and freelance photographers and writers. Enables a full record of transparencies and negatives to be maintained with particulars of subject, location, film type, filing details, etc. Also Chapter 15, "Home & hobby" 53 Articles record for writers, directory of periodicals, customers etc (with autodial) and inventory of cameras and accessories. Product: WORLD29 [***] Author: Robert L. Lloyd Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 41. Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 54 Chapter 16 Religion & philosophy See also: Home & hobby, Fortune telling & astrology (page 45). 16.1 New age/occult Product: Book of Changes [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on page 45. Product: By the Numbers [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on page 45. Product: Fortune Teller [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting 7 ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full description on page 46. Product: Geomancy [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 4.5 (07-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: GEO*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); GEO*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This is an ancient system of divination, sometimes associated with black magic. Originally based on stones tossed in a circle, modern Geomancy uses your selection of dot patterns to create an Astro-Geomantic chart and answer your questions. Provides an explanation of Geomantic figures. Readings can be saved, edited, printed. Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on page 46. Product: Personal Tarot [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on page 47. Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 55 Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Learn to read auras! See full description on page 47. Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on page 48. Product: Your ESP Test [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 48. 16.2 Philosophy Product: Parables & Parabolas [***] Author: Niche Software Value Training Kit for teenagers. See full description on page 40. 16.2.1 Metaphysics Product: Book of Changes [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting I CHING fortunes and philosophy. See full description on page 45. Product: By the Numbers [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Personality analysis with Numerology. See full description on page 45. Product: Fortune Teller [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting 7 ways to tell fortunes, plus ESP test. See full description on page 46. Product: Geomancy [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Ancient system of divination with black magic. See full description on page 54. Product: Personal Tarot [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Fortune telling with Tarot cards. See full description on page 47. Product: Richard Webster's Aura Reading [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Learn to read auras! See full description on page 47. Chapter 16, "Religion & philosophy" 56 Product: Richard Webster's Numerology [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Understand personalities with numbers! See full description on page 48. Product: Your ESP Test [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Test your ESP potential! See full description on page 48. Chapter 17, "Games" 57 Chapter 17 Games See also: Home & hobby, Lottery (page 49). 17.1 Practical jokes Product: Curses! [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Creative insult generator. See full description on page 59. Product: Hard at Work [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 1.3 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: HAW.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2290 to download it at no charge); HAW14.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This cutie ties up your computer with a Very Important (but imaginary) task so you can take a break. When you start Hard At Work, it selects one of 7 routines at random. You can pick your favorite job by pressing the appropriate function key. The activity on screen looks too important to be interrupted. If someone tries to stop the action with ESC or CTRL-C, a DANGER message pops up, and a tone alerts you. The process continues until you want to stop it. Product: LoveDOS [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 1.4 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: LOVEDOS.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0050 to download it at no charge); LOVE*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Unlike practical joke programs that take over the DOS prompt and insult you, this uncooperative program drowns you with love and affection! It responds intelligently to many DOS commands and has a repertoire of friendly comments. Chapter 17, "Games" 58 Product: NAG [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 1.0 (08-25-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: NAG.EXE on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no charge); NAG.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Away from home? Miss yourr parents? Let NAG help! NAG says what they'd say, if only there were here! Clean up your room, sit up straight, drink your milk -- all those little reminders you just can't live without. Put NAG in a friend's AUTOEXEC.BAT file to show how much you care! 17.2 Jokes & humor Product: Crystal Ball [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Humorous computerized psychic. See full description on page 45. Product: Hard at Work [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting You take a break while the computer "works" See full description on page 57. Product: LoveDOS [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting The computer falls in love with you. See full description on page 57. Product: NAG [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Nag says what they'd say if they were here! See full description on page 57. Chapter 17, "Games" 59 17.3 Sayings & stories Product: Curses! [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 2.2 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support. Look for: CURSE*.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-751-2096 to download it at no charge); CURS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A humorous, creative "insult generator" with a different twist. A single keystroke switches from insults to compliments! Phrases are randomly generated from your vivid vocabulary. You control the contents, so the program can generate descriptive phrases on any subject. Product: NAG [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Nag says what they'd say if they were here! See full description on page 57. 17.4 Trivia Product: I.Q. Challenge [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 1.3 (06-20-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Printed instructions, master disks, 900 number/CompuServe/newsletter/mail support, bonus game. Look for: IQ.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-349-0355 to download it at no charge); IQ*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,435 for assistance). Download size: 1k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Compete against yourself or others in 5 categories of knowledge. Your choice of 3 levels of play determines speed and points earned. Each player can print a certificate of achievement and could be listed as a Genuine Genius! 17.5 Word games Product: Poetry Generator [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Turn your computer into a poet! See full description on page 20. Chapter 17, "Appendixes" 60 PART 2 Appendixes Appendix A, "Author addresses" 61 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: dBkit, OpMenu, Start Author: P. C. Softsmith Address: Suite 606 6455 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4E4 CANADA Orders: 604-433-5189 Queries: 604-433-5189 Products: Back Soon!, DIRCMDr PLUS, MARGARINE, Power C Shell, STEENBURGH's STUFF, WAKEUP Author: Tay-Jee Software Address: P.O. Box 835, Lexington, VA 24450 Fax: 703-464-5290 Queries: 703-464-5290 Product: FileMan Author: TDWare th Address: 37605 160 Place SE, Auburn, WA 98002 Orders: 800-242-4775 Queries: 206-833-7203 Product: ColorView for Windows Author: Millennium Technologies Corporation st Address: 649 61 Street, Suite 205, West New York, NJ 07093 Orders: 800-242-4775 Products: 2Convert, Advanced Menu System, Automatic Netwk Manager Author: Go Software Address: York House, Cross Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3LW, UNITED KINGDOM Orders: 44-0-61-437-4896 Fax: 44-0-61-248-9617 Queries: 44-0-61-437-4896 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 62 Products: Compact Disk Catalogue, Cook Book Plus, FlyMaster, Personal Databases, Photographer's Friend Author: Eric Begbie Address: Mains House, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, FK13 6PQ, UNITED KINGDOM Product: DiskMan Author: DiskMaster Software Address: 1006 McDaniel Creek Court, Oviedo, FL 32765 Orders: 800-242-4PSL Queries: 407-366-4700 Product: CHARTS UNLIMITED Author: Graphware, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 373, Middletown, OH 45042 Orders: 513-424-6733 Queries: 513-424-6733 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 Products: EnVision Publisher, QuickPlan Author: Software Vision Corporation Address: P.O. Box 1734, Pinellas Park, FL 34664-1734 Orders: 800-388-8474 Queries: 813-545-4354 Product: Shareware Tracker Author: BlueCollar Software Address: 1323 S. Rt. 68, Urbana, OH 43078 Fax: 513-653-8388 Queries: 513-653-8388 Product: Hi, Finance!(tm) Author: Brightridge Solutions, Inc. Address: 1534 Brightridge Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664 Orders: 800-241-7203 Fax: 615-246-6385 Queries: 615-246-3337 Product: Parables & Parabolas Author: Niche Software Address: PO Box 2554, Seal Beach, CA 90740-1554 Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Author: ACK Software Address: 298 W. Audubon Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165-8836 Orders: 502-955-7527 Queries: 502-955-7527 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 63 Product: Lotto Thunder Author: Charles P.Staats Address: P.O. Box 6514, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359 Product: Professional Master Key Author: Public Brand Software Address: 3750 Kentucky Ave Indianapolis IN 46241 Orders: 317-856-7571 Queries: 317-856-7535 Products: Book of Changes, By the Numbers, Citizen, Creativity Package, Crystal Ball, Curses!, Fortune Teller, Geomancy, Hard at Work, I.Q. Challenge, LoveDOS, Maillist / M-Label, Mayan Calendar, NAG, Personal Tarot, Poetry Generator, Recap, Richard Webster's Aura Reading, Richard Webster's Numerology, Workbase, Your ESP Test Author: R.K. West Consulting Address: P.O. Box 8059, Mission Hills, CA 91346 Orders: 800-242-4775 Fax: 713-524-6398 Products: IDP-ACTIVITY, IDP-ARREST, IDP-EMS, IDP-INSURE, IDP- LABELER, IDP-MEMBER, IDP-PDBASE, IDP-SALES, W - The Note Writer Author: Infinity Data Products Address: 1404 Old Cape Rd. Ste 203, P.O. Box 533, Jackson, MO 63755 Orders: 800-776-3304 Fax: 314-243-6083 Queries: 314-243-8483 Products: LiteComm, LiteSPC Author: Information Technology, Ltd. Address: 5 Park Blvd., Lincoln, RI 02865 Orders: 401-724-2730 Queries: 401-724-2730 Product: WORLD29 Author: Robert L. Lloyd Address: 191 Via De La Reina, Merritt Island, FL 32953 Products: Lotto Challenger, Windows Lotto Author: Data Solutions Address: 1529 Thistledown Drive, Brandon, FL 33510 Orders: 800-783-8934 Queries: 813-653-3093 Products: EZ-Tree, HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu Author: MicroFox Company Address: 3310 Fox Run, P.O. Box 447, Richfield, OH 44286-0447 Orders: 216-659-9489 Fax: 216-659-9489 Queries: 216-659-9489 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 64 Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder Author: Cooney Applied Technology Address: P.O. Box 2039, Kettering, OH 45429-0039 Products: CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm), DARN! Don't Forget!, Programmer's SUPER-MAINT Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc. Address: PO Box 238, Lansing, NY 14882-0238 Orders: 607-533-4685 Fax: 607-533-4685 Queries: 607-533-4685 Product: PCFDial Author: Barn Owl Software Address: P.O. Box 1115, O'Fallon, IL 62269 Orders: 800-788-0787 Fax: 618-632-2339 Queries: 618-632-7345 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 65 Appendix B Vendor addresses This appendix lists each ASP-approved disk vendor. These vendors have agreed to abide by ethical standards when offering shareware. American Value Inc. Address: PO BOX 624, 140 PARTRIDGE AVE, MARION IA 52302-0624 Phone: 319-377-6104 Club Shareware Plus Address: 2688 LOUIS, JOSEPH, GASTON, LACHINE QU H8S 4H5 CANADA Phone: 514-639-0391 CompuData ltda Address: PO BOX 2706, CONCEPCION CHILE Phone: 56 041-231264 Davvcom Address: PO BOX 1046, NARRE WARREN VICTORIA 3805 AUSTRALIA Phone: 03 796 7462 Direct Advantage Software Address: 18 NORTH FRONT STREET, MEDFORD OR 97501 Phone: 503-734-4923 Midnight Software Services Address: 13311 HENDREICKSON ROAD, GOWEN MI 49326 Phone: 616-984-5360 Monster Disc Inc Address: PO BOX 326, TROY MI 48099-0326 Phone: 313-725-2437 N A S Society Address: SUITE 303, On Hong Commerical Bldg, 145 HENNESSY ROAD, WANCHAI HONG KONG Phone: 852-5200-220 N4ZDU Shareware Address: 2022 CENTRAL ST, LAFAYETTE IN 47904 Phone: 317-742-1868 One Way Shareware Address: 18607 BEERBOWER RD, NEY OH 43549 Phone: 419-658-2472 Politiken Address: Raadhuspladsen 37, COPENHAGEN 1785 V DENMARK Phone: 45 33 11 85 11 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 66 Rondel Direct Address: 8 LEE STREET, LAWSON NSW 2783 AUSTRALIA Phone: 047 592145 Sentinel Shareware Address: PO BOX 20094, 856 UPPER JAMES ST, HAMILTON ON L9C 7M5 CANADA Phone: 416-529-3599 Share Soft Address: 7 ELAROO CLOSE, GREENSBOROUGH VICTORIA 3088 AUSTRALIA Phone: 03 434 6907 Shareware Diskoveries Address: 855 REGULO PLACE STE 1012, CHULA VISTA CA 91910-7713 Phone: 619-482-9402 Software Concepts Address: 800 W FLINT, CHANDLER AZ 85224 Phone: 602-786-9725 Software News! Address: UNTERWARTWEG 45, MUTTEN2 BL 4132 SWITZERLAND Phone: 01141 61 617392 Software Select Address: 790 W 40 HWY, BLUE SPRINGS MO 64015 Phone: 816-228-4595 The Disk Factory Address: RR 1 BOX 74, GOREVILLE IL 62939-9608 Phone: 618-995-2208 US-CAN Computer Services Inc th Address: #34146 1200 37 ST SW, CALGARY ALBERTA T3C 3W2 CANADA Phone: 403-686-1994 Yum-Yum Software Address: PO BOX 4302, 247 CHERRY LANE, FRANKFORT KY 40604-4302 Phone: 502-223-8867 Ted Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 67 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. Argus Computerized Exchange Address: PO BOX 621, LEXINGTON MA 02173 BBS Phone: 617-862-2323 Channel V Address: PO BOX 5320, HERZELYIA 46152 ISRAEL BBS Phone: 972-52-503801 Embedded Address: 520 ENGLISH OAK, ALLEN TX 75002 BBS Phone: 214-727-2610 Gateway Online Address: PO BOX 82, ROCKWOOD MI 48173 BBS Phone: 313-291-5571 JUPITER BBS Address: PO BOX 953, JUPITER FL 33468-0953 BBS Phone: 407-575-3853 Lynzie's Motherboard Address: PO BOX 1188, STUDIO CITY CA 91604 BBS Phone: 213-848-2700 PCPAULSE Address: 2337 N CENTRAL AVE #102, KISSIMNEE FL 34741 BBS Phone: 407-931-1097 Software Plus Address: 3302 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, TAMPA FL 33607 BBS Phone: 813-876-1385 SPASH EBBS Address: 1201 N POINT DR, STEVENS POINT WI 54481 BBS Phone: 715-345-5438 Stingray, Stingray II Address: 7034 N CEDAR AVE #175, FRESNO CA 93720 BBS Phone: 209-434-4215 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 68 Take-A-Byte Address: 911 MCFARLAND BLVD W, NORTHPORT AL 35476 BBS Phone: 205-333-9515 The Bertha BBS Address: PO BOX 297, BERTHA MN 56437 BBS Phone: 218-924-2060 The Seaside Address: 4630 VISTA BUENA RD, SANATA BARBARA CA 93110 BBS Phone: 805-964-4766 The Treasure Chest Address: 1565 WOODS ROAD B2, WINSTON-SALEM NC 27106 BBS Phone: 919-922-1047 The V.I.N.E. BBS Address: 2810 ALLEN'S WAY, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901 BBS Phone: 804-978-4134 Who Knows BBS Address: 8455 SW 137 AVE, MIAMI FL 33183 BBS Phone: 305-383-7717 Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 69 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" 70 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. 2Convert 1.10 (08-01-92) Go Software 40-LOVE Text Editor 1.04 (01-06-92) Advanced Menu System 1.40 (08-01-92) Go Software Automatic Netwk Manager 1.10 (08-01-92) Go Software Back Soon! 1.1 (04-01-92) Tay-Jee Software Book of Changes 1.7 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting By the Numbers 4.54 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm) 2.10 (05-22-92) EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc. CHARTS UNLIMITED 2.0 (01-01-92) Graphware, Inc. Chris's Automobile Recorder 13.1 (08-09-92) Cooney Applied Technology Citizen 3.1 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting ColorView for Windows .97 (05-11-92) Millennium Technologies Corporation Compact Disk Catalogue 1 (04-01-92) Eric Begbie Cook Book Plus 2.0 (08-01-92) Eric Begbie Creativity Package 3.2 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting Crystal Ball 3.2 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting Curses! 2.2 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting DARN! Don't Forget! 3.00 (07-12-90) EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc. dBkit 2 (06-17-92) P. C. Softsmith DIRCMDr PLUS 1.2 (01-01-92) Tay-Jee Software DiskMan 2.0 (08-15-92) DiskMaster Software EnVision Publisher 1.0 (09-01-92) Software Vision Corporation EZ-Tree 2.00 (08-15-92) MicroFox Company FileMan 2.40 (08-09-92) TDWare FlyMaster 2.3 (01-05-92) Eric Begbie Fortune Teller 4.1 (08-22-92) R.K. West Consulting FREE & EASY 1.11 (08-25-92) Free and Easy Software Geomancy 4.5 (07-15-92) R.K. West Consulting Hard at Work 1.3 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu 4.50 (08-15-92) MicroFox Company Hi, Finance!(tm) 2.0 (08-06-92) Brightridge Solutions, Inc. I.Q. Challenge 1.3 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting IDP-ACTIVITY 2.0 (02-04-91) Infinity Data Products IDP-ARREST 3.3 (04-03-91) Infinity Data Products IDP-EMS 1.5 (04-01-92) Infinity Data Products Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 71 IDP-INSURE 4.0 (06-20-92) Infinity Data Products IDP-LABELER 1.5 (06-01-92) Infinity Data Products IDP-MEMBER V3.0 (05-01-92) Infinity Data Products IDP-PDBASE 2.0 (03-03-91) Infinity Data Products IDP-SALES 6.0 (05-02-92) Infinity Data Products LiteComm 7.00 (08-15-92) Information Technology, Ltd. LiteSPC 3 (08-15-92) Information Technology, Ltd. Lotto Challenger 3.7 (09-01-92) Data Solutions Lotto Thunder 1.2 (09-01-92) Charles P.Staats LoveDOS 1.4 (05-01-92) R.K. West Consulting Maillist / M-Label 5.4 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting MARGARINE 2.81 (03-01-92) Tay-Jee Software Mayan Calendar 3.6 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting NAG 1.0 (08-25-92) R.K. West Consulting OpMenu 2 (06-17-92) P. C. Softsmith Parables & Parabolas 1.1 (08-03-92) Niche Software PCFDial 1.05 (05-26-92) Barn Owl Software Personal Databases 1.0 (06-01-92) Eric Begbie Personal Tarot 2.61 (08-22-92) R.K. West Consulting Photographer's Friend 1.1 (01-01-92) Eric Begbie PixFolio Image Catalog System 1.04.15 (08-10-92) ACK Software Poetry Generator 2.3 (06-20-92) R.K. West Consulting Power C Shell 2.0 (01-01-92) Tay-Jee Software Professional Master Key 3.2 (04-10-91) Public Brand Software Programmer's SUPER-MAINT 3.00 (05-01-92) EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc. QuickPlan 2.1 (05-01-92) Software Vision Corporation Recap 3.0 (07-15-92) R.K. West Consulting Richard Webster's Aura Reading 3.0 (07-15-92) R.K. West Consulting Richard Webster's Numerology 3.0 (07-15-92) R.K. West Consulting Shareware Tracker 2.0 (08-22-92) BlueCollar Software Start 1.7 (06-17-92) P. C. Softsmith STEENBURGH's STUFF 2.02 (06-01-92) Tay-Jee Software W - The Note Writer 4.0 (01-28-92) Infinity Data Products WAKEUP 1.01 (04-01-92) Tay-Jee Software Windows Lotto 1.0 (09-01-92) Data Solutions Workbase 3.5 (06-01-92) R.K. West Consulting WORLD29 2.9E (08-15-92) Robert L. Lloyd Your ESP Test 1.1 (05-01-92) R.K. West Consulting Appendix F, "Supporting Members" 72 Appendix F Supporting Members The Association of Shareware Professionals expresses a special thanks to the following supporting members: Authors: David Berdan -- ExpressWare Corporation Richard Cherry Jr. -- Cherry Tree Software Phil Katz -- PKWARE, Inc. Sammy Mitchell -- SemWare Vendors: Die Deutsche Software Bibliothek George Margelis -- Bugetware Gregory N. Wilson -- Big Byte Software Mohiyel-Din Hussein -- Husco Michael C. Comish -- Software Excitement! Arthur Tendler -- The $5 Computer Software Store BBSs: Don W. Watkins -- CompuServe (IBMNET) Tess Heder, Brian Miller -- Channel 1 Jon H. Larimore -- GLIB Bruce Jackson -- The Break Dave Harrison -- Metro Online Neil Fleming -- Canada Remote Systems Index 73 Index 80286 utilities See: Creativity Package 20, 63 Utilities, Hardware Crystal Ball 45, 63 utilities, 286/386/486 Curses! 59, 63 utilities 80386 utilities See: D Utilities, Hardware Dad's Choice 69 utilities, 286/386/486 DARN! Don't Forget! 13, 64 utilities Data Solutions 50, 63 80486 utilities See: dBkit 38, 61 Utilities, Hardware DIRCMDr PLUS 9, 61 utilities, 286/386/486 DiskMan 7, 62 utilities DiskMaster Software 7, 62 40-LOVE Text Editor 18 DiZkND 69 2Convert 12, 61 E A EmmaSoft Software Company ACK Software 7, 62 Inc. 13, 31, 39, 64 Advanced Menu System 15, EnVision Publisher 19, 62 61 Eric Begbie 14, 49, 52, 62 ASP 17 EZ-Tree 49, 63 Automatic Netwk Manager 11, 61 F FileMan 16, 61 B FlyMaster 52, 62 Back Soon! 32, 61 Fortune Teller 46, 63 Barn Owl Software 13, 64 FREE & EASY 21, 62 BlueCollar Software 26, 62 Free and Easy Software 21, Book of Changes 45, 63 62 Brightridge Solutions Inc. 33, 62 G By the Numbers 45, 63 Geomancy 54, 63 Go Software 11, 12, 15, 61 C Graphware CATALOG-ON-A-DISK(tm) 31, Inc. 43, 62 64 GTX Software 69 Charles P.Staats 50, 63 CHARTS UNLIMITED 43, 62 H Chris's Automobile Handicapped See: Recorder 51, 64 Utilities, Special needs Citizen 10, 63 Hard at Work 57, 63 ColorView for Windows 43, HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu 61 15, 63 Compact Disk Catalogue 49, Hi 62 Finance!(tm) 33, 62 Cook Book Plus 49, 62 Home Money Manager II (and Cooney Applied Technology I) 69 51, 64 HomeCraft Software 69 Index 74 I Optical character I.Q. Challenge 59, 63 recognition See: IDP-ACTIVITY 30, 63 Graphics, Business IDP-ARREST 30, 63 applications, OCR IDP-EMS 31, 63 applications IDP-INSURE 28, 63 IDP-LABELER 23, 63 P IDP-MEMBER 22, 63 P. C. Softsmith 16, 38, IDP-PDBASE 30, 63 39, 61 IDP-SALES 29, 63 Parables & Parabolas 40, Infinity Data Products 19, 62 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, PCFDial 13, 64 63 Penname 69 Information Technology Personal Databases 14, 62 Ltd. 27, 37, 63 Personal Tarot 47, 63 Photographer's Friend 52, L 62 LiteComm 37, 63 PixFolio Image Catalog LiteSPC 27, 63 System 7, 62 Lotto Challenger 50, 63 Poetry Generator 20, 63 Lotto Thunder 50, 63 Power C Shell 37, 61 LoveDOS 57, 63 Professional Master Key 8, 63 M Programmer's SUPER-MAINT Maillist / M-Label 23, 63 39, 64 MARGARINE 18, 61 Public Brand Software 8, Mayan Calendar 46, 63 63 MCGA utilities See: Utilities, Hardware Q utilities, Screen QuickPlan 21, 62 utilities, EGA/VGA quotations 17 Memory utilities See: Utilities, Hardware R utilities, CPU & memory R.K. West Consulting 10, utilities 20, 23, 24, 45, 46, 47, MicroFox Company 15, 49, 48, 54, 57, 59, 63, 69 63 RAM utilities See: Millennium Technologies Utilities, Hardware Corporation 43, 61 utilities, CPU & memory Motes Educational Software utilities 69 Recap 24, 63 Restore See: Utilities, N File utilities, Backup/ NAG 57, 63 restore NDOS See: Utilities, retail software 17 Software tools, For 4DOS Richard Webster's Aura Niche Software 40, 62 Reading 47, 63 Norton's NDOS See: Richard Webster's Utilities, Software Numerology 48, 63 tools, For 4DOS Robert L. Lloyd 41, 63 O S OpMenu 16, 61 Shareware Tracker 26, 62 Index 75 Soft fonts See: Utilities, V Printer utilities VGA utilities See: Software Vision Utilities, Hardware Corporation 19, 21, 62 utilities, Screen Soothsayer aka Oracle 69 utilities, EGA/VGA Stardial 69 Start 39, 61 W STEENBURGH's STUFF 11, 61 W - The Note Writer 19, 63 WAKEUP 14, 61 T Windows Lotto 50, 63 Tay-Jee Software 9, 11, Windows software 7, 8, 14, 14, 18, 32, 37, 61 16, 34, 43, 49, 51, 52 TDWare 16, 61 Workbase 24, 63 Trojan horse See: WORLD29 41, 63 Utilities, Security programs Y Your ESP Test 48, 63 U Your Financial Advisor 69 Unicorn Software Limited 69