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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 5 Part 1: Shareware Products Chapter 2: Utilities 8 2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1.1 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2.2 File archiving & compression . . . . . . 9 2.2.3 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3.1 CPU & memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3.2 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.2.1 Screen savers . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.3 286/386/486-specific . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.3.4 CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.4.1 Print spoolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.5 System utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2.5.1 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 14 2.5.2 Configuration utilities . . . . . . . . 14 2.5.3 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.6.1 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2.6.2 Journal/diary programs . . . . . . . . . 16 2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 17 2.7.1 Combined MS/FMs . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.7.2 Work environment managers . . . . . . . 17 2.8 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.8.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . . 17 2.8.2 For operating systems . . . . . . . . . 18 2.8.2.1 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Chapter 3: Writing applications 19 3.1 Text viewers/readers . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.2 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.2.1 Text/binary editors . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.3 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.4 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . . 20 ii Chapter 4: Data 21 4.1 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4.1.1 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Chapter 5: Business 22 5.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.2 Decision analysis tools . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.3 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.3.1 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.3.2 Safety & fire protection . . . . . . . . 24 Chapter 6: Finances 25 6.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . . 25 6.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6.2.1 Finances & budgets . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6.3 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6.4 Financial calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chapter 7: Engineering 27 7.1 Civil engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 7.2 Mechanical engineering . . . . . . . . . . . 27 7.3 Structural analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 7.4 Surveying & cartography . . . . . . . . . . . 28 7.5 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chapter 8: Communications 29 8.1 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . . . 29 8.1.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 8.1.2 For GEnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter 9: Mathematics 30 9.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chapter 10: Computer programming 31 10.1 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 10.1.1 BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 10.1.1.1 Visual BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . 31 10.2 Software installation aids . . . . . . . . . 32 10.3 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 33 10.3.1 Desktop tools for programmers . . . . . 33 Chapter 11: Education 34 11.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 11.2 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 11.3 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 11.4 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 11.5 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 11.6 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 11.6.1 Gradebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 11.7 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 11.7.1 Educational computer games . . . . . . 36 11.8 Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 11.9 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 iii 11.10 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 12: Graphics 39 12.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 12.2 Drawing/editor programs . . . . . . . . . . 39 12.3 Presentation graphics . . . . . . . . . . . 40 12.4 CAD/CAM applications . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 12.5 Business applications . . . . . . . . . . . 40 12.5.1 Mapping/cartography . . . . . . . . . . 40 12.6 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 12.6.1 File format translators . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter 13: Home & hobby 42 13.1 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 13.2 Gambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 13.3 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 13.4 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 13.4.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . . 44 13.5 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 13.6 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 13.7 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 13.8 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 13.8.1 Handicapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 13.8.1.1 For `the ponies' . . . . . . . . . 47 13.8.2 Baseball/softball . . . . . . . . . . . 48 13.8.3 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Chapter 14: Religion & philosophy 49 14.1 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Chapter 15: Games 50 15.1 Board games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.1.1 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.2 Non-card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.2.1 Solitaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.3 Casino games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.4 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.5 Logic & brain games . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.6 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 15.7 Puzzles, mix & match . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 15.8 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 15.8.1 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 15.9 Strategy/simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 15.10 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Part 2: Appendixes Appendix A: Author addresses 56 Appendix B: Vendor addresses 61 Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 62 iv Appendix D: Retired shareware 63 Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 67 Appendix F: Supporting Members 69 Index 70 ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) th Updates to the 4 volume, 13th edition Published February 1, 1995 Copyright 1995 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: CD-ROM drive A device capable of reading CD-ROMs. A CD-ROM looks just like a regular compact disk with music on it, but it has information on it only a computer's CD-ROM drive can read. CGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying CGA graphics. This includes most "laptop CGA" computers, plus higher resolution monitors such as the EGA or VGA. Some (but not all) 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 disk drives At least two floppy drives capable of writing at least 720k of data per disk, or, preferably, a hard disk (see below). ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 3 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. EMS memory Memory accessible via the Lotus-Intel-Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification. Not to be confused with expanded memory, extended memory, or XMS memory (see below). Windows, OS/2, and newer versions of DOS come with software designed to implement EMS memory on computers with enough installed memory. Epson printer A printer capable of recognizing the Epson print command set (an industry standard). Some printers, including some laser printers, have options to behave like an Epson printer. Some programs may require a specific model such as the Epson MX-80 or FX-100. Hard disk A fixed-, removable-, 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. Hercules monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Hercules graphics. CGA, EGA, VGA, & SVGA 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 specific model such as the LaserJet II or with a specific feature like the LaserJet IIIDSi. Math coprocessor An IBM PC or compatible computer with an installed math coprocessor unit. Commonly referred to as an "80x87 chip," these include the 8087, 80287, and 80387 coprocessors. (80486- and Pentium-based computers have math coprocessors by default.) Most 8086-, 80286-, and 80386-based IBM PCs & compatibles have no installed math coprocessor by default. (80286- and 80386-based computers can accept a math coprocessor if you purchase one.) Modem A modem. Almost all programs work with a "Hayes compatible" 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 Logitec- or Microsoft-compatible mouse. ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 4 Network A computer hooked up a local area network (LAN). 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 PostScriptr command set. Many printers (including the HP LaserJet series) offer PostScript compatibility via plug-in cartridges. Software also exists to emulate PostScript on hundreds of popular printers. SVGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying SVGA graphics. This almost always includes higher- resolution monitors. CGA, EGA, VGA, and Hercules monitors won't suffice. Streaming tape device A device capable of reading streaming tapes. Also referred to as a "tape backup device." Streaming tapes look something like a standard music cassette or videocassette, but it holds information only a computer can read. Common streaming tapes include DC600, DC2000, DC2120; tape storage formats include QIC-40 and QIC-80. VGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying VGA graphics. This almost always includes higher- resolution monitors. CGA, EGA, and Hercules monitors won't suffice. XMS memory Memory accessible via the Lotus-Intel-Microsoft eXtended Memory Specification. Not to be confused with expanded memory, extended memory, or EMS memory (see above). Windows, OS/2, and newer versions of DOS come with software designed to implement XMS memory on computers with enough installed memory. 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. 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. ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 5 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. 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 licenses for a higher fee; please contact the author in question for details and price quotes. SWREG#: applies only to CompuServe users. You can register this product on CompuServe and have the cost added to your service bill. This method of payment proves especially useful for (1) overseas users who don't have a credit card accepted by the author; and (2) business customers who find it easier to register shareware by tacking the fee onto a corporate- ASP Catalog Updates for BBS Users (Master Edition) 6 sponsored CompuServe account. CompuServe users should GO CIS:SWREG for more details. PsL#: you can register this product via the Public (software) Library, and you can pay for it with your MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Optima, or Discover card. Call (800) 242-4775, have your credit card handy, and have the product's PsL registration number handy. (Overseas customers should call U.S. 713-524-6394.) Or if you want to fax your shareware purchase order to PsL, fax it to (713) 524-6398. 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" 7 PART 1 Shareware Products Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8 Chapter 2 Utilities 2.1 Disk utilities 2.1.1 Hard disk utilities Product: Drag And Zip [***] Drag and Drop shell for PKZIP/UNZIP. See full description on page 9. Product: Hard at Work [***] You take a break while the computer "works" See full description on page 52. Product: QIC-BAT for CMS [***] Enhancement software for Colorado tape drives. See full description on page 9. 2.2 File utilities Product: DO [***] Author: RobiNets, 702-827-4682 Version: 4.3 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus data. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: DO.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A text/binary file utility. Find, replace; sort FAST; tag lines within range; cut columns; Mac/UNIX/DOS; glue 2 files side-by- side; merge sorted files; remove blank &/or duplicate lines; paragraphs from lines or converse; expand tabs; filter by high bits, number, letter, control characters, numbers, other; insert strings at a given column; produce upper/lower/mixed case; remove/compress white space; more. Supports redirection. Includes PEEK, PSORT. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9 2.2.1 Backup/restore Product: QIC-BAT for CMS [***] Author: Command Line Software, 303-667-4566 Version: 1.2 (11-08-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Colorado Memory Systems backup software. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). 12-month free upgrading allowed. Windows version of QIC-BAT. Look for: QICBAT12.ZIP on BBSs (call 303-663-5507 to download it at no charge); QICBAT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 72673,357 for assistance). SWREG#: 1067 Download size: 260k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This backup utility for Colorado tape drives unleashes the power of your CMS tape backup software by providing access to features not available using CMS's menu software. Creates error-free backup batch files with just a few clicks of the mouse. Multi-drive backups, mouse support, tag file generator, on-line help, group drives and verification reports. 2.2.2 File archiving & compression Product: Drag And Zip [***] Author: Canyon Software, 415-382-7999 Version: 2.41 (06-22-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. EGA monitor. PKZIP/PKUNZIP. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DRAGZP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 74774,554 for assistance). Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Makes any file manager that supports Drag and Drop into a Zip file manager. Drag files to a zipper icon and run PKZIP on them. Double click on a Zip file in file manager and a window with the Zip file listing pops up. Tag files for extraction or deletion. Run the associated program on a file. View the file Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10 with the built in ASCII viewer. Drag and drop directories. Fileman Launcher installs into File Manager and runs DZ with it. When you quit file manager, DZ automatically quits too. 2.2.3 File viewers See also: Writing applications. Product: DEXTER Text Editor [***] Premium quality multi-file text editor. See full description on page 19. Product: Drag And View [***] Author: Canyon Software, 415-382-7999 Version: 2.0 (07-12-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. EGA monitor; Hard disk. Any file manager that supports drag and drop. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DRAGVU.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 74774,554 for assistance). Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1993 winner, Shareware Industry Awards. Description: Lets users view files in their native formats. You use it by dragging files from Win file manager to DV's icon. It will open up a window displaying the first file in the group in its native format. Users can look at other files in the group by choosing their name from the "Filelist" menu. Multiple window viewing. Search, Goto. Formats supported: ASCII, Hex, Word, Win Word, Write, WordPerfect, Ami Pro, xBase, Excel, Quattro, Lotus, Paradox, BMP, ICO, PCX, GIF, TIF, ZIP, LZH. 2.3 Hardware utilities 2.3.1 CPU & memory Product: BOOT.SYS [***] The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on page 14. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11 2.3.2 Screen 2.3.2.1 Screen savers If you see "bonus graphics" as a registration benefit for any of these products, it usually means the author will scan the color image of your choice for use in your screen saver. Please contact the author of the product for more details. Product: Screen Saver Sampler [***] Author: Damsel Software Group, 603-485-2677 Version: 2.0 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.0 or better. 2000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other products. Bonus screen saver sampler. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 2500k (about 186 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Has 24 full-screen images best suited for 256-color VGA cards. All images are 640 X 480 pixels. 6 images each are shown from 4 major Damsel screen saver collections; New England Wildflowers, New Hampshire Wilderness, the Big Sky Collection, and the Damsel Surreal Art Collection. Screen display time (approx 30 sec on a 486/33Mhtz) and transition effects are hard-wired, but password protection and mouse aware/ignore choices are included. 2.3.3 286/386/486-specific Product: BOOT.SYS [***] The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on page 14. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12 2.3.4 CD-ROM Product: CD-QUICK Cache [***] Author: Circuit Systems, 609-875-5433 Version: 1.01 (12-30-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. 20k RAM; CD-ROM drive; XMS memory. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP- wide offers (see page 5). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: CDQCK101.ZIP on BBSs (call 609-764-0812 to download it at no charge); CDQCK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 72202,3043 for assistance). SWREG#: 4214 PsL#: 11726 Download size: 128k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This small TSR will dramatically improve the performance of your CD-ROM drive by storing frequently read data in fast XMS memory. Uses advanced caching techniques and dynamic read-ahead buffering to insure top performance. Includes CDTEST to measure your CD-ROM drive's performance and the Windows' QUICKMON program to show cache statistics in real time. Comes with an easy-to-use INSTALL program, so you can be up and running in less than 60 seconds! 2.4 Printer utilities Product: PrintGF [***] Author: Ravitz Software Inc. Version: 1.22 (01-08-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM. Registration fee: $34.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support. JPEG/TARGA/TIFF interpreter for Windows. Look for: PRINTGF.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PRNTGF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:GRAPHSUP forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 70431,32 for assistance). PsL#: 11033 Download size: 210k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides an image printer (BMP, GIF, PCX, JPEG, TARGA, TIFF) for DOS and Windows. Prints or displays image files on 9 and 24 pin printers, Epson Stylus Color, Fargo Primera, HP LaserJet, DeskJet, Canon BJ, BJC printers, PostScript, Star SJ-144, and many others, and displays on EGA, VGA, VESA SVGA, HGC. Outputs color or b/w with user selectable size, position, dithering, brightness, contrast, gamma, edge smoothing, blur/sharpen, and gray balance. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13 Product: PrintGL [***] Author: Ravitz Software Inc. Version: 1.54 (01-10-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM. Registration fee: $50.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support. Look for: PRINTGL.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PRNTGL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70431,32 for assistance). PsL#: 10217 Download size: 265k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A pen plotter emulator package for DOS and Windows (includes PrintCAD). It prints HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and ADI data on Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, HP LaserJet, DeskJet, PaintJet, HP-GL and HP-GL/2 devices, Epson Stylus, Canon LBP, BJ, BJC printers, PDP ProTracer, PostScript printers, and many others, displays on CGA to VESA SVGA, and outputs PCX, EPS files. User selectable pen width, color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. 2.4.1 Print spoolers Product: BabySpool [***] Author: Budget Software Company, 303-932-1705 Version: 3.00 (01-02-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 12k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $22.00 (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Built on our 10 years of expertise in the background printing arena, this software provides a "no frills" yet powerful spooling/despooling environment. Printing takes place in the background, while you continue working in the foreground. BabySpool's efficient background printing engine provides superfast printing. In fact, it is so efficient that it can support several printers printing simultaneously. A DOS-based TSR, and supports networks and Windows environments. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14 Product: DISK SPOOL II [***] Author: Budget Software Company, 303-932-1705 Version: 5.04 (12-29-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 20k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $44.00 (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; site license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DS2.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 70033,643 for assistance). Download size: 379k (about 28 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: th Now in its 10 year on the market, this software provides a sophisticated background printing and document managment facility. It includes a powerful popup print manager for controlling your printing activities ... stop, start, hold, release, and view documents; change print ports; multiple copies; save after printing; and more. Fast and efficient printing. Also works in Windows to provide a single background printing enviroment across both DOS and Windows. 2.5 System utilities 2.5.1 Batch & macro utilities Product: QIC-BAT for CMS [***] Enhancement software for Colorado tape drives. See full description on page 9. 2.5.2 Configuration utilities See also: Computer programming, Languages. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15 Product: BOOT.SYS [***] Author: Salvisberg Software & Consulting Version: 2.10 (10-26-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $39.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $11.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Free CompuServe IntroPak. Look for: BOOT210.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it at no charge); BOOTSY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73237,3556 for assistance); BOOT210.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15. PsL#: 10020 Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Gives you one or more menus out of CONFIG.SYS to select your configuration while you're booting up. Similar to DOS6 multi- config - adds a pretty menu; if/then/else, use of variables, and on-the-fly editing in CONFIG.SYS; reboot from cmd line; passwords; installation program, automatically upgrades DOS6 multi-config; more! Does not write to your disk! No resident driver under DOS6! Up to 20 items per menu, 25 menus. MS/PC-DOS 2.11 to 6.3, DR DOS 5.0/6.0, Novell DOS 7, supports DOS= cmd, QEMM7. 2.5.3 Other Product: CD-QUICK Cache [***] Small TSR makes your CD-ROM drive fast! See full description on page 12. 2.6 Desktop utilities Product: SensuVoX I [***] WAV sets to give your PC a sensual voice. See full description on page 17. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16 2.6.1 Calendars Product: Family Calendar for Windows [***] Author: Command Line Software, 303-667-4566 Version: 1.10 (12-29-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 640k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 12-month bound calendar using your data. Look for: FAMCAL11.ZIP on BBSs (call 303-663-5507 to download it at no charge); FAMCAL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 72673,357 for assistance). SWREG#: 4198 PsL#: 11735 Download size: 232k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Prints family oriented professional quality wall calendars. Give calendars as annual gifts to family and friends. Make $$$ yourself printing calendars for others. Also prints unique (purse or pocket) "shopping list" with all birthdays, anniversaries and holidays for the next year printed on a tri- fold sheet. Prints formatted and sorted events list and blank data collection sheets. Supports laser and other graphic printers, including most dot matrix printers. 2.6.2 Journal/diary programs Product: OMNIDay For Windows [***] For recording your thoughts & memoirs. See full description on page 20. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17 2.7 Menu systems & file managers 2.7.1 Combined MS/FMs Product: Hard Disk Director [***] Author: Canyon Software, 415-382-7999 Version: 5.2 (03-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $40.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDD1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMSYS forum LIBrary 5 (multiple files) (or contact userID 74774,554 for assistance). Download size: 330k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A series of programs making up a complete hard disk menu, shell and file manager. DL.EXE full featured shell. You can mark selected directories or files for copying, moving or removing. DB.EXE gives you a sorted file list for any directory. DA.EXE shows you all the files on a particular drive or drives. DM full featured hard disk menu. You can add up to 20 entries to the main menu and have unlimited submenus of up to 20 entries each. 2.7.2 Work environment managers Product: BOOT.SYS [***] The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on page 14. 2.8 Software tools & add-ins 2.8.1 For multiple programs Product: SensuVoX I [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 816-429-3558 Version: 0.00 (01-29-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. sound card. Program capable of playing WAVs. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 18 disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: SVOXI.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); SVOXI.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 4508 Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A collection of over 500 WAV files form 5 different vocalists designed to work with speech programs within Windows. It lets you give your PC a "sensual voice". The project has over 100 standard Windows commands, Solitaire commands, talking clock, and "TastyBits" (miscellaneous and provocative comments) from each of the vocalists. This set features four female (Ciara, Oceania, Linda & Sheree) and one male (Pete) vocalist. All WAVs are in English in this set. 2.8.2 For operating systems 2.8.2.1 Windows Product: Screen Saver Sampler [***] Windows screen saver with password protection. See full description on page 11. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 19 Chapter 3 Writing applications See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers; Education, Writing. 3.1 Text viewers/readers Product: DEXTER Text Editor [***] Premium quality multi-file text editor. See full description on page 19. 3.2 Text editors Product: DEXTER Text Editor [***] Author: FAGERLUND CONSULTING, 604-984-7330 Version: 2.00 (01-16-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 180k RAM. Registration fee: $44.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: DEXTER.ZIP on BBSs; DEXTER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 70253,1046 for assistance). Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: DEXTER is a PREMIUM QUALITY, super fast, full featured, multi- file text editor which is compact and EASY to use. Has interactive multi-file search & replace, NO FILE SIZE LIMIT, split and/or boxed windows, context sensitive help, on-line local & global configuration, keyboard reconfig, wonderful customizable menus, TEMPORARY QUIT, word processing, line drawing, column blocks, macros, multiple printers, ASCII table, 43/50 line mode, colour or b/w. Don't let the size fool you, this one's loaded. 3.2.1 Text/binary editors Product: DO [***] FAST text/bnry file manipulator, sort, filter. See full description on page 8. 3.3 Desktop publishing Product: Hubble [***] Image edit & desktop publishing. See full description on page 39. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 20 3.4 Creativity & brainstorming Product: OMNIDay For Windows [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 816-429-3558 Version: 2.61 (01-25-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 330k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Strongly recommended: Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer; Mouse. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: ODAYW261.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ODAY4W.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 1715 Download size: 334k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A benchmark system for electronic diary programs! Allows up to 10 users, each with their own passcode. Optional encryption of the opus (up to 10,000 possibilities). The user names the opus and enters their own name as author. Automatic entry of text date line, entry can be up to 99 pages of 2K each. User can update and delete entries. Will print out opus for selected dates or all. Full featured text editor with on line help. Import feature for those who travel. Includes diary keeping tips. Chapter 4, "Data" 21 Chapter 4 Data 4.1 Words 4.1.1 Names Product: HangWin [***] Hangman word game with sound. See full description on page 54. Chapter 5, "Business" 22 Chapter 5 Business See also: Data; Finances; Graphics, Business applications. 5.1 Business finances See also: Finances, Personal finances. Product: PCLoan5 [***] Author: Bottom Line Software, Inc., 214-394-4087 Version: 5.09 (09-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM. Registration fee: $79.97 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $20.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A professional loan/mortgage/lease amortization system. Supports all common methods of simple interest calculation including daily interest, periodic interest, variable rates, and negative amortization. All schedules are stored on disk and may be edited, recalculated, viewed, or printed, repeatedly. Any loan term may be changed at any time (even between payments). Non-scheduled payments may be added and scheduled payments may be deleted. Calculator provides REG-Z APR, including points. 5.1.1 Business accounting Product: Loan Master [***] Author: Bottom Line Software, Inc., 214-394-4087 Version: 1.52.14 (10-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Epson printer. Registration fee: $495.00 (Canadian dollars) (add $3.00 (Canadian dollars) for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $10.00 (Canadian dollars) for shipping to Canadian addresses) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 2 months of phone, fax, BBS, newsletter, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see Chapter 5, "Business" 23 page 5); discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 700k (about 52 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A complete loan accounting and tracking system that maintains and reports interest and late charges due. Prints trial balances, past due, payments received, and loan transaction statements. Prints past due and billing notices. Prints year end statements. Maintains an optional escrow balance. Has options to compute daily interest accruals or to track an amortization schedule. 5.2 Decision analysis tools Product: LAPC - Loan Advisor for the PC [***] Calculate & compare loan values and payments. See full description on page 25. 5.3 Specific-field systems 5.3.1 Real estate Product: OpenHome [***] Author: Temprano Software Version: 2.20 (11-10-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 1024k RAM; Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $97.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Look for: OPNHM*.ZIP on BBSs (call 518-393-1535 to download it at no charge); OPNHME.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:INVESTORS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72614,43 for assistance). Download size: 155k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A selling property qualification generator for Windows 3.1. You supply the selling property information and current rates for fixed-, adjustable- and FHA-loans, and OpenHome generates an attractive, easy-to-understand sheet which shows "cash to close", "monthly payment" and "minimum monthly income" for up to three different down payments of your choice. Can use any of your Windows TrueType fonts and can even print the qualification sheet in color, if you have a color printer. Chapter 5, "Business" 24 5.3.2 Safety & fire protection Product: SCBA Trak [***] Author: Raymond A.J. Pesek, 216-225-0248 Version: 2.40 (01-28-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Mouse; Network (LAN). Registration fee: $35.00 (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: SCBATR24.ZIP on BBSs (call 719.591.7415 to download it at no charge); SCBATR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:SAFETYNET forum LIBrary 13 (or contact userID 72270,650 for assistance). Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Inventory & maintenance record system for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and PASS units. Keeps track of repetitive maintenance needs & costs for masks, back packs, bottles, & PASS units. Gives early warning of packs coming due for flow test, regulator overhaul, mask fit tests, etc. Warns of PASS units coming due for battery change. Early warning of bottles coming due for hydro testing or composite end of life. Many reports, incl. budget projections, equipment lists, activity reports, etc. Chapter 6, "Finances" 25 Chapter 6 Finances See also: Mathematics; Business. 6.1 Stock trading & analysis Product: PC Chart [***] Author: Guru Systems Ltd., 604-299-1010 Version: V1.5 (07-15-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Hayes-compatible modem. Registration fee: $99.00 (add $7.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, GEnie, newsletter, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCE15.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:INVFORUM forum LIBrary 3 (multiple files) (or contact userID 72717,1651 for assistance); PCC15.ZIP on GEnie in INVEST forum LIBrary 3 (multiple files) (or contact userID G.QUONG for assistance). Download size: 720k (about 54 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An integrated technical analysis program that combines charting, database and telecommunications capabiltities. Generates stock charts and standard technical indicators such as moving averages, RSI and Money Flow. Built-in telecommunication capabilities can be used to download historical, end-of-day, and intraday prices from CompuServe, Dial/Data and GEnie. Supports PC Chart, ASCII and CSI data formats and up to 400 files in one subdirectory. 6.2 Personal finances See also: Business, Business finances. Chapter 6, "Finances" 26 Product: LAPC - Loan Advisor for the PC [***] Author: J.D. Consulting Associates, 518-482-5789 Version: 2.3 (04-01-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. 480k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard disk; Epson printer. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; HP LaserJet printer. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $7.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 450k (about 34 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Performs loan calculations for any type of fixed rate loan from one to 50 yrs. It will calculate remaining principle, payoff effect of principle prepayments and total interest charges. LAPC is designed as a tool for loan management and for comparing various loan parameters for choosing the best alternative. 6.2.1 Finances & budgets Product: PCLoan5 [***] Professional loan amortization system. See full description on page 22. 6.3 Portfolio management Product: Loan Master [***] Complete loan accounting and tracking system. See full description on page 22. Product: PCLoan5 [***] Professional loan amortization system. See full description on page 22. 6.4 Financial calculators Product: OpenHome [***] Selling property qualification generator. See full description on page 23. Product: PCLoan5 [***] Professional loan amortization system. See full description on page 22. Chapter 7, "Engineering" 27 Chapter 7 Engineering See also: Graphics, CAD/CAM applications. 7.1 Civil engineering Product: Beam Cookbook [***] 2D beam solver - linear elastic systems. See full description on page 27. 7.2 Mechanical engineering Product: Beam Cookbook [***] Author: SoftEngineering, 714-497-3952 Version: 1.00 (10-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Epson printer. Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Mouse; EMS memory; math coprocessor. Registration fee: $59.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $7.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on upgrades. Prodigy support. Look for: BCKBK10.ZIP on BBSs; BCKBK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 13 (or contact userID 72760,76 for assistance). SWREG#: 4363 Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Solves 2D beams with multiple supports, variable I, hinges, moment connectors, concentrated loads, moments, uniform loads, and ramp loads. Springs can be added to the supports, hinges, and moment connectors. Forced deflection and slopes can be defined at the supports. You can display or print input data, reactions, boundary conditions, and beam values. You can also graphically display or print the beam and shear/moment/slope/ diagrams. (520K min RAM) 7.3 Structural analysis Product: Beam Cookbook [***] 2D beam solver - linear elastic systems. See full description on page 27. Chapter 7, "Engineering" 28 7.4 Surveying & cartography See also: Graphics, Business applications, Mapping/cartography. Product: Landscape Explorer [***] 3D landscape visualization tool. See full description on page 40. 7.5 Engineering utilities Product: Beam Cookbook [***] 2D beam solver - linear elastic systems. See full description on page 27. Chapter 8, "Communications" 29 Chapter 8 Communications 8.1 Service-specific programs 8.1.1 For CompuServe Product: PC Chart [***] Charting program for stocks & commodities. See full description on page 25. 8.1.2 For GEnie Product: PC Chart [***] Charting program for stocks & commodities. See full description on page 25. Chapter 9, "Mathematics" 30 Chapter 9 Mathematics 9.1 General math Product: Math Bingo [***] Learn math facts while playing bingo. See full description on page 35. Chapter 10, "Computer programming" 31 Chapter 10 Computer programming 10.1 Languages See also: Utilities, System utilities, Configuration utilities. 10.1.1 BASIC 10.1.1.1 Visual BASIC Product: AA-Array.DLL [***] Author: AA-Software International Version: 1.0 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.0 or better. Visual Basic v2.0 or later. Strongly recommended: Visual Basic v3.0. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; royalty-free source code; royalty-free runtime license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on upgrades. Bonus routines for user-defined types arrays. Look for: AA-ARRAY.ZIP on BBSs; AAARRY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:MSBASIC forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 100343,2570 for assistance). SWREG#: 4112 PsL#: 11754 Download size: 94k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Manages the creation, accessing, saving to and restoring from disk of arrays with up to 4 Gigs elements and >64K of VB strings. No VB imposed limits. Fast. Arrays can be Integer, Long, Single, Double, Currency, or String. Product: AAVBSORT.DLL [***] Author: AA-Software International Version: 1.0 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.0 or better. Visual Basic V2.0 or better. Strongly recommended: Visual Basic V3.0. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; royalty-free source code; royalty-free runtime Chapter 10, "Computer programming" 32 license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on upgrades. Additional Sort Routines for User Defined Types. Look for: AAVBSORT.ZIP on BBSs; AASORT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:MSBASIC forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 100343,2570 for assistance). SWREG#: 3971 PsL#: 11753 Download size: 94k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Sorts VB arrays fast by providing a set of simple to use routines. The routines, coded in C++, are much faster than a sort done in Visual Basic. Two types of sort routines are available: in-place and sort via index. Arrays can be: Integer, Long, Single, Double, Currency, String, or Fixed String. In the registered version arrays can be of User defined types. 10.2 Software installation aids Product: WINstall [***] Author: Dovcom, 801-221-4527 Version: 1.0a (11-01-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; EGA monitor. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; XMS memory. Registration fee: $39.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; quick- reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; royalty-free runtime license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WINS10A.ZIP on BBSs (call 801-224-4031 to download it at no charge); WINS.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 22 (or contact userID 74552,1027 for assistance). SWREG#: 3512 PsL#: 11587 Download size: 34k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A professional Windows installation utility that provides software publishers with an easy to use, compact tool with which they may set up their software on users' computers. Fully automated and supports installation from multiple floppies of any size or directly from a hard drive or CD-ROM. At only 25k this is the smallest program of its type for the power and flexability that it offers. Don't sacrifice disk space for a quality install. Chapter 10, "Computer programming" 33 10.3 Programming utilities 10.3.1 Desktop tools for programmers Product: BOOT.SYS [***] The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on page 14. Chapter 11, "Education" 34 Chapter 11 Education 11.1 Preschool Product: Z & Z Color [***] Author: Z & Z Software, 410-561-3891 Version: 3.0 (01-17-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.0 or better. 2000k RAM; Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: sound card. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus data; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on upgrades. 6-month free upgrading allowed. Bonus audio files. Look for: ZZCOLR.ZIP on BBSs; ZZCOLR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID 76021,2256 for assistance). SWREG#: 1406 PsL#: 11741 Download size: 165k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Color-by-number Windows program great for age 3 and above. Teaches colors, numbers, letters, shapes, and memory skills while entertaining again and again. Color one of the included pictures or create your own. Prize is awarded upon successful completion of each drawing. Chapter 11, "Education" 35 11.2 Elementary Product: Math Bingo [***] Author: LatticeWork Software Version: 1.1 (10-26-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: sound card. Registration fee: $9.95 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MBINGO.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 74453,2112 for assistance). Download size: 344k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Your child will easily learn math facts while having fun playing bingo, in an easy-to-use program which teaches math in a non-drill way. It is geared to kids; they learn without realizing that they are learning. Create voice overlays, and hear yourself or your child as the patient instructor. For one or two players. Program designer has a graduate degree in Psychology. Included are a full on-line help, the option to turn voices on and off, and to change the speed of the game. Product: Z & Z Color [***] Color-by-number for ages 3 and up. See full description on page 34. Product: Zpeller [***] Improves spelling & vocabulary skills. See full description on page 37. 11.3 Junior high Product: Zpeller [***] Improves spelling & vocabulary skills. See full description on page 37. 11.4 High school Product: Zpeller [***] Improves spelling & vocabulary skills. See full description on page 37. 11.5 College Product: Zpeller [***] Improves spelling & vocabulary skills. See full description on page 37. Chapter 11, "Education" 36 11.6 Teachers 11.6.1 Gradebooks Product: GradeBook for Windows [***] Author: R&R EdWare, 517-727-2066 Version: 3.06 (01-24-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 2048k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse; Epson printer. Registration fee: $34.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $15.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus templates; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: GB306.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); GB306.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:EDFORUM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70150,323 for assistance). SWREG#: 685 PsL#: 10763 Download size: 830k (about 62 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1994 finalist, PC Magazine/Ziff-Davis Interactive Shareware Awards. Description: A Windows based teacher's gradebook with extensive online help. Terms, tasks & grades may be customized. Allows multiple periods per term, score transfers, curving, teacher notes, not counted scores, user defined categories, ID#'s, tot points or category weights, discard worst "n" scores per category, extra credit options, multiple class score & grade distribution statistics with charts, progress reports, imp/exp, clipbd & font support, interim weights, attendance, Word & Excel macros, much more. 11.7 Computers 11.7.1 Educational computer games See also: Games. Product: Z & Z Color [***] Color-by-number for ages 3 and up. See full description on page 34. 11.8 Geography See also: Graphics. Chapter 11, "Education" 37 Product: Landscape Explorer [***] 3D landscape visualization tool. See full description on page 40. 11.9 History Product: CHRONOS:Windows in Time [***] Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Version: 1.01 (09-28-94) Registration fee: $35.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; bonus data; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WIT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 18 (or contact userID 76703,3046 for assistance). Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: How old was Paul Revere when he rode into history? This lets you sort and selects individual people and events, or groups and factions, to develop new insights and trace patterns across different eras and cultures. You can modify or expand any of the datasets. Used by history & art students, teachers, genealogists, lawyers, writers or anyone interested in exploring historical relations or cultural events. 11.10 Writing See also: Writing applications. Product: Zpeller [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 816-429-3558 Version: 4.10 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 330k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Strongly recommended: Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; Chapter 11, "Education" 38 discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: ZPELR410.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ZPELER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:EDFORUM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 68 Download size: 370k (about 28 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An easy and effective way to improve spelling and vocabulary for the individual student or an entire classroom. Tests students in not only correct spelling but the word's definition. Tracks words continually missed to help the th student concentrate on those words. Whether the user is a 4 grader with weekly tests or an out of school adult wanting to improve those crucial spelling and vocabulary skills; Zpeller is there to help. Handles up to 19 students at once, up to 64,000 words per student. Chapter 12, "Graphics" 39 Chapter 12 Graphics 12.1 Viewing programs Product: BitMapZ For Windows [***] Windows BMP slide show & presentation system. See full description on page 40. Product: Drag And View [***] File viewers for Windows 3.1. See full description on page 10. Product: PrintGF [***] Image printer. See full description on page 12. Product: PrintGL [***] Pen plotter emulator package. See full description on page 12. Product: Super VGA Puzzle [***] Puzzle program based on travel photography. See full description on page 52. 12.2 Drawing/editor programs Product: Hubble [***] Author: Hubble Software Company Version: 1.5 (01-22-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 2048k RAM. Registration fee: $37.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HUBBLE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 74544,3676 for assistance). SWREG#: 3501 Download size: 1090k (about 81 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Integrated package for image editing, processing, enhancement, and desktop publishing. Prepare document, add and rearrange images, drawings, customized text. Image editing (text) with versatile fine tuning features. Process, enhance, transform and customize images, scaling, brightening, contrast, smoothing, dithering. Merge, stitch (while scaling) images seamlessly. Predefined and custom image filtering, color conversion and dithering. Support BMP, PCX, and TIFF file formats. TWAIN compatible. Chapter 12, "Graphics" 40 12.3 Presentation graphics Product: BitMapZ For Windows [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 816-429-3558 Version: 2.30 (01-20-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.0 or better. 330k RAM; CGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives; Mouse. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: BMPZW230.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); BMPZ4W.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 1715 Download size: 720k (about 54 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Designed to help you create slide shows using BMPs. It gives you the control over the slide's background colour, duration of the slide, and lets you add a clear title to each slide, making them easier to find. Now you can have your PC help with presentations, relaxation, teaching or just give yourself a visual break anytime you need it. The program is also useful for displays, where you can have passers by examine your product while you are away or busy. Easy to use and fun to watch! 12.4 CAD/CAM applications See also: Engineering. Product: PrintGF [***] Image printer. See full description on page 12. Product: PrintGL [***] Pen plotter emulator package. See full description on page 12. 12.5 Business applications See also: Business. 12.5.1 Mapping/cartography See also: Engineering, Surveying & cartography. Chapter 12, "Graphics" 41 Product: Landscape Explorer [***] Author: WoolleySoft, 0786-825406 Version: 3.01 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $65.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus data; bonus templates; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LAND*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 100332,2104 for assistance). SWREG#: 2099 PsL#: 11239 Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A 3D landscape viewer/GIS application for Windows. Can import data from digital files or scanned map images to create 3D models of landscape surfaces. These can be viewed from any position and drawn in many different schemes such as Summer and Winter colours, GIS data mapping and wire frame. Supports USGS DEM 7.5' and UK OS NTF LandRanger file formats. 12.6 Utilities 12.6.1 File format translators Product: PrintGL [***] Pen plotter emulator package. See full description on page 12. Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 42 Chapter 13 Home & hobby See also: Finances, Personal finances. 13.1 Collecting Product: CDMaster For Windows [***] The BeZT CD library ever! See full description on page 46. Product: SoundZ [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 816-429-3558 Version: 4.00 (09-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 330k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. IBM Graphics printer. Strongly recommended: HP LaserJet printer; Mouse. Registration fee: $45.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP- wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: SOUNDZ4.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); SOUNDZ.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 63 Download size: 450k (about 34 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Designed for audiophiles who have multiple formats for their collections (cassettes, CDs, 45s, 78s, LPs, and reel to reels). It is more in depth than any of the other audio program. So, if you need more than a basic catalog then this is for you! Standard entries for title, artist, reference number, category, price/value, date of purchase, date of origin, unlimited number of songs per side (with notes entries for each!), and a text liner NoteZ field of up to 5000 lines. Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 43 Product: SoundZ For Windows [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 816-429-3558 Version: 2.14 (01-25-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 330k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. IBM Graphics printer. Strongly recommended: HP LaserJet printer; Mouse. Registration fee: $45.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP- wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: SDZW214.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); SNDZW.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 3696 Download size: 950k (about 71 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Designed for audiophiles who have multiple formats for their collections (cassettes, CDs, 45s, 78s, LPs, and reel to reels). It is more in depth than any of the other audio program. So, if you need more than a basic catalog then this is for you! Standard entries for title, artist, reference number, category, price/value, date of purchase, date of origin, unlimited number of songs per side (with notes entries for each!), and a text liner NoteZ field of up to 5000 lines. PLUS save scanned cover art! 13.2 Gambling See also: Games, Casino games; Home & hobby, Sports, Handicapping. Product: LOTTO MANIA [***] Lotto Manager for lottos based on six numbers. See full description on page 45. Product: RoboCrap.v94 [***] Crap table simulator. See full description on page 50. Product: TURF.v93 [***] Thoroughbred handicapping system. See full description on page 47. 13.3 Genealogy Product: Family Calendar for Windows [***] Prints family oriented, quality wall calendar. See full description on page 16. Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 44 13.4 Health 13.4.1 Food/dietary/kitchen Product: Windows Gourmet [***] Author: Dovcom, 801-221-4527 Version: 1.2 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 1000k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WNGOUR12.ZIP on BBSs (call 801-224-4031 to download it at no charge); WNGOUR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 19 (or contact userID 74552,1027 for assistance). SWREG#: 3167 PsL#: 11406 Download size: 339k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A powerful, easy to use recipe database and meal planning system. Familiar "recipe card" display and simple interface allows for quick entry and indexing of hundreds of recipes. Easily group a series of recipes together into a single meal and adjust servings to account for any yield. Prints shopping lists, as well as individual recipes. Can retrieve and save Meal Master text files. Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 45 13.5 Household automation Product: Chores & Rewards [***] Author: K. Jeff Hayes, 919-365-6027 Version: 1.00 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). 3-month free upgrading allowed. 3 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CHORES.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 71652,634 for assistance). Download size: 146k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: System for managing childrens chores, rewards and penalties featuring: 3 motivation/compensation methods; automatic compensation reconciliation; performance tracking; "bank account" management; and checklist printing. 13.6 Lottery Product: LOTTO MANIA [***] Author: Robert O. Leafloor, 613-591-5525-(HOME) Version: 2.01 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk; Epson printer. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $15.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $15.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); discounts on upgrades. Look for: LTMAN20*.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: LOTTO MANIA v2.01 . Menu driven, supports multiple lotteries based on 6 numbers drawn. Popular US and Canadian databases and user support provided to paid users, otherwise user enters their own numbers. Sample database included. Contains number picking algorithms based on user specified criteria. Easy to use, advanced error checking, built-in context sensitive help. Registered users required to pay $15.00. See also VENDINFO.DIZ for further details. Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 46 Product: Lotto Prophet [***] Author: DataMicro, Inc., 813-629-7720 Version: 5.0 (01-05-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. at least 1 720k floppy. Registration fee: $19.50 Registration benefits: Look for: PROPHET5.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-766-0780 to download it at no charge); PROPH5.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 71251,2123 for assistance); PROPHET5.ZIP on GEnie in IBM forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID GDAVIS13 for assistance). Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lotto Prophet Ver 5.0 Provides more HOT statistical algorithms than any lottery program on the market today and has a history of picking BIG winners. New instant State of Lottery Report. Supports Pick 5,6,7, Keno & PowerBall. Reports by Trips, Quads, PowerDue, Hot, Overdue, Most Likely, Friends & Fate. Complete Data File Control. Wheeling Systems. Picks, Stores & Checks for WINNERS. LP has had winners in the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Cyprus & Ireland. 13.7 Music Product: CDMaster For Windows [***] Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 816-429-3558 Version: 3.10 (01-29-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 330k RAM; VGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: CDMW310.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); CDM4W.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMAPP forum LIBrary 7 (multiple files) (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). Download size: 856k (about 64 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: CD lovers need a program as sophisticated as the format itself to catalog their collections. This is the answer! The program is easy to use and powerful. Standard entries for title, artist, CD number, category, and tunes (plus 3 user defined fields! The user can obtain printouts for all or criteria, and can search for all fields or combination, even tunes! Printouts include: an abbreviated listing, full catalog, 3X5 and Rolodex cards, front labels, and 3 different styles of complete tune lists! Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 47 Product: SoundZ [***] The ultimate music librarian. See full description on page 42. Product: SoundZ For Windows [***] The ultimate music librarian. See full description on page 42. 13.8 Sports 13.8.1 Handicapping See also: Home & hobby, Gambling. 13.8.1.1 For `the ponies' Product: TURF.v93 [***] Author: Second Career Software Version: 1.01 (05-14-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 300k RAM. ANSI.SYS or equivalent. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime mail support; bonus utilities. Look for: TURF9311.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A powerful and highly advanced, highly sophisticated, yet easy- to-use, thoroughbred race handicapping system. It combines sound, well-established race handicapping principles with scientific statistical analysis methodology, applied to years' worth of actual race data, to create a handicapping tool which can be used at race tracks, from Belmont Park to the county fair, at OTB or anywhere thoroughbreds are racing and a Daily Racing Form or similar publication is available. Chapter 13, "Home & hobby" 48 13.8.2 Baseball/softball Product: StatTrak for Baseball [***] Author: ALL-PRO Software Inc., 608-271-1586 Version: 5.3 (01-15-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 640k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $39.95 (add $3.75 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.75 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.75 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: APSSB53.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Baseball/softball statistics management system for league, tournament, or individual teams. Tracks batting, pitching, fielding, game scores, team record, and team standings. Any StatTrak report can be computed for any combination of games (all games, league games, last 5 games, games 2-4-7, etc). Sort on over 70 categories and even name your own additional categories. Display and print reports or create report disk files. Menu-driven and very easy to use. 13.8.3 Other Product: ALL-PRO League Scheduler [***] Author: ALL-PRO Software Inc., 608-271-1586 Version: 1.1 (01-17-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 640k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $49.95 (add $3.75 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.75 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.75 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, mail support; discounts on upgrades. Look for: APSLS11.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Schedules games for any number of leagues, 40 teams per league, at any number of locations. Handles division play, tracks scores, and creates standings. Lets you customize and edit the schedule. Displays and prints reports. Mouse support, menu- driven and very easy to use! Product: Landscape Explorer [***] 3D landscape visualization tool. See full description on page 40. Chapter 14, "Religion & philosophy" 49 Chapter 14 Religion & philosophy 14.1 Other Product: Bible Timeline for Windows [***] Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Version: 1.01 (09-28-94) Registration fee: $35.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WITBTL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 76703,3046 for assistance). Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: When were the gospels written? Who ruled Babylon and Egypt during Biblical times? This lets you sort and selects individual people and events, or groups and factions, to develop new insights and trace patterns across different eras and cultures. You can modify or expand any of the datasets. Chapter 15, "Games" 50 Chapter 15 Games See also: Home & hobby, Lottery; Education, Computers, Educational computer games. 15.1 Board games 15.1.1 Other Product: Ancient Yacht [***] An animated dice game with sound effects. See full description on page 53. 15.2 Non-card games 15.2.1 Solitaire Product: AntiC [***] AntiChaos puzzles. See full description on page 51. 15.3 Casino games See also: Home & hobby, Gambling. Product: RoboCrap.v94 [***] Author: Second Career Software Version: 1.00 (01-02-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 200k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. ANSI.SYS or equivalent. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $12.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime mail support; bonus utilities. Look for: RBCRAP10.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 160k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A fully-implemented, Las Vegas-style crap table simulation with all the action and excitement of Craps, one of the fastest moving and most exciting games in the casino. For up to 3 players, beginners or experienced. Chapter 15, "Games" 51 15.4 Jokes & humor Product: Hard at Work [***] You take a break while the computer "works" See full description on page 52. 15.5 Logic & brain games Product: Ancient Yacht [***] An animated dice game with sound effects. See full description on page 53. Product: AntiC [***] Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Version: 1.14 (09-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; EGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ANTICX.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 6 (multiple files) (or contact userID 76703,3046 for assistance). SWREG#: 1708 Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A cross between Othello and Life. Each square sends its color to the neighboring squares in the network. If only one color comes into a square, it takes that color. If two colors come in, they cancel and the square assumes the third color. Each time you change a square, all squares in the pattern are recalculated and redrawn. change puzzles and display Chapter 15, "Games" 52 15.6 Practical jokes Product: Hard at Work [***] Author: R.K. West Consulting Version: 1.4 (10-27-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: HAW14.ZIP on BBSs; HAW.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENK forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 74774,403 for assistance). Download size: 105k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This cutie ties up your computer with a Very Important (but imaginary) task so you can take a break. When you start Hard At Work, it selects one of 7 routines at random. You can pick your favorite job by pressing the appropriate function key. The activity on screen looks too important to be interrupted. If someone tries to stop the action with ESC or CTRL-C, a DANGER message pops up, and a tone alerts you. The process continues until you want to stop it. 15.7 Puzzles, mix & match Product: AntiC [***] AntiChaos puzzles. See full description on page 51. Product: Super VGA Puzzle [***] Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Version: 2.04 (05-14-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PUZ.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMNEW forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 76703,3046 for assistance). SWREG#: 1709 Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Stunning images from around the world in SuperVGA color! The ultimate puzzle game. Extremely flexible - choose any numbers of pieces from 4 to 2000! Hall of fame for your best scores. Save puzzles, solution hints, simple mouse interface, and much more! Designed to use all major SVGA boards in 800 x 600 mode, but also will work on VGA or EGA if needed. All puzzles use original photography. Chapter 15, "Games" 53 Product: WINZLE [***] Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Version: 1.07 (09-28-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WINZLE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 76703,3046 for assistance). SWREG#: 2958 Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Stunning images from around the world in SuperVGA color! The ultimate Windows puzzle game. Extremely flexible - choose any numbers of pieces from 4 to 2000! Hall of fame for your best scores. Save puzzles, solution hints, simple mouse interface, and much more! All puzzles use original photography. 15.8 Simulators 15.8.1 Sports Product: A Day at the Races [***] A betting horse racing game. See full description on page 53. 15.9 Strategy/simulation Product: Ancient Yacht [***] Author: LatticeWork Software Version: 1.0 (01-06-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: sound card. Registration fee: $4.95 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 12 months of mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; YT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID 74453,2112 for assistance). Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Try it and you'll agree, you've never played yahtzee like this before. An ancient scroll and stone cup sit on a marble table waiting for your play. Click on the cup and it shakes, and spills the dice onto the table where they roll across the tabletop with accompanying sound effects. Ancient Yacht is a dice game of luck and strategy similar to Yahtzee but based on the original game of Yacht. Full on-line help, and the option to turn sound effects on and off. Chapter 15, "Games" 54 Product: A Day at the Races [***] Author: LatticeWork Software Version: 1.1 (10-26-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: sound card. Registration fee: $9.95 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HORSE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 74453,2112 for assistance). Download size: 330k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Test your betting skills and luck on an exciting animated horse racing game for up to four players. Choose one of eight horses to win, place or show, based on posted odds which influence the horses' performances. Create your own voice overlays and hear yourself introduce the races. Also included are a full on-line help, the option to toggle voices on and off, and to change the speed of the race. 15.10 Word games Product: HangWin [***] Author: Temprano Software Version: 2.00 (01-08-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor. Registration fee: $11.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 5). Look for: HNGWN*.ZIP on BBSs (call 518-393-1535 to download it at no charge); HNGWIN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72614,43 for assistance). Download size: 256k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The traditional hangman word game. Guess the word (or phrase) before the prisoner hangs. Word puzzles are randomly chosen from a dictionary. The dictionary may be user-defined. For fun, the user may choose the prisoner. The prisoner's face is animated. Can use Window-supported sound boards and also includes an easy-to-use installation utility and extensive on- line help. Chapter 15, "Appendixes" 55 PART 2 Appendixes Appendix A, "Author addresses" 56 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Please note! Many authors specify a shareware regis- tration service's phone number in the "orders only" phone field. These registration services can only take product orders. They cannot offer any product support; they cannot tell you anything about a pro- duct; they cannot send you any brochures; and they cannot forward any messages to the author. You must call the "queries" or "fax" numbers listed for an author in order to obtain support or to speak with the author. ------------------------------------------------------ Products: Hard Disk Director, Hard Disk Director, Hard Disk Director Author: Canyon Software [Dan Baumbach] Address: 1537 Fourth Street, Suite 131, San Rafael, CA 94901 Orders & queries: 415-382-7999 Accepts: MasterCard, Visa Fax: 415-382-7998 Product: Lotto Prophet Author: DataMicro, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 3527, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Orders: 800-336-7720 (orders only, please) Fax: 813-625-2285 Queries: 813-629-7720 Products: StatTrak for Baseball, StatTrak for Baseball Author: ALL-PRO Software Inc. Address: 30 Maple View Court, Madison, WI 53719 Orders: 800-776-7859 (orders only, please) Accepts: MasterCard, Visa Queries: 608-271-1586 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 57 Products: WINZLE, WINZLE, WINZLE, WINZLE, WINZLE Author: Cascoly Software [Steve Estvanik] th Address: 4528 36 Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Orders & queries: 206-523-6135 Fax: 206-523-6135 Products: PrintGL, PrintGL Author: Ravitz Software Inc. Address: P.O. Box 25068, Lexington, KY 40524-5068 Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Fax: 606-268-0577 Product: BOOT.SYS Author: Salvisberg Software & Consulting [Hans Salvisberg] Address: Bellevuestr. 18, CH-3095 Berne, SWITZERLAND Orders: 800-2424-PSL (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Fax: +41-31-972-42-10 Products: DISK SPOOL II, DISK SPOOL II Author: Budget Software Company [Mike Samuels] Address: P.O. Box 621534, Littleton, CO 80162 Orders & queries: 303-932-1705 Accepts: MasterCard, Visa Fax: 303-932-0336 Products: Zpeller, Zpeller, Zpeller, Zpeller, Zpeller, Zpeller, Zpeller Author: Unicorn Software Limited [Charles P. Schell IV] Address: P.O. Box 117, Knob Noster, MO 65336-0117 Orders: 800-2424-PSL (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Fax: 816-429-3558 Queries: 816-429-3558 Product: CD-QUICK Cache Author: Circuit Systems Address: 418 Church Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081-1727 Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Queries: 609-875-5433 Product: Hard at Work Author: R.K. West Consulting [Rosemary K. West] Address: P.O. Box 8059, Mission Hills, CA 91346 Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Fax: 818-366-1737 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 58 Product: DEXTER Text Editor Author: FAGERLUND CONSULTING Address: Lonsdale West Postal Outlet, Box 54053, North Vancouver, B.C., CANADA, V7M 3L5 Orders & queries: 604-984-7330 Accepts: MasterCard, Visa Product: PC Chart Author: Guru Systems Ltd. [Gene Quong] Address: 3873 Airport Way, Box 9754, Bellingham, WA 98227 Orders & queries: 604-299-1010 Accepts: MasterCard, Visa Fax: 604-299-1099 Product: GradeBook for Windows Author: R&R EdWare [Russell Stevens] Address: 5191 Pine Grove Dr., Spruce, MI 48762 Orders: 800-727-2065 (orders only, please) Accepts: MasterCard, Visa Queries: 517-727-2066 Product: SCBA Trak Author: Raymond A.J. Pesek Address: 4706 Cottonwood Lane, Brunswick, OH 44212-2412 Queries: 216-225-0248 Products: OpenHome, OpenHome Author: Temprano Software Address: 32 Leonardo Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065-2038 Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Products: QIC-BAT for CMS, QIC-BAT for CMS Author: Command Line Software [Douglas East] Address: 3431 Florida Dr., Loveland, CO 80538 Orders & queries: 303-667-4566 Accepts: Discover, MasterCard, Visa Product: Z & Z Color Author: Z & Z Software Address: 1511 Norman Avenue, Lutherville, MD 21093 Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Fax: 713-524-6394 Queries: 410-561-3891 Products: TURF.v93, TURF.v93 Author: Second Career Software Address: P.O. Box 283, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636-0283 Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please) Appendix A, "Author addresses" 59 Product: LAPC - Loan Advisor for the PC Author: J.D. Consulting Associates Address: P.O. Box 3794, Albany, NY 12203 Orders & queries: 518-482-5789 Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Fax: 518-371-1102 Product: LOTTO MANIA Author: Robert O. Leafloor Address: P.O. Box 72161, Kanata, Ontario K2K 2P4 CANADA Orders & queries: 613-591-5525-(HOME) Product: DO Author: RobiNets [Larrie Hutton] Address: 2300 Harvard Way, 130-G, Reno, NV 89502 Orders & queries: 702-827-4682 Product: Landscape Explorer Author: WoolleySoft Address: Humblesknowe Cottage, Ramoyle, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0BA SCOTLAND Orders & queries: 0786-825406 Products: WINstall, WINstall Author: Dovcom Address: P.O. Box 580, Provo, UT 84603-0580 Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Queries: 801-221-4527 Product: Beam Cookbook Author: SoftEngineering Address: 1278 Glenneyre Street #185, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Queries: 714-497-3952 Products: PCLoan5, PCLoan5 Author: Bottom Line Software, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 118826, Carrollton, TX 75011-8826 Orders & queries: 214-394-4087 Accepts: MasterCard, Visa Fax: 214-394-4170 Products: Math Bingo, Math Bingo, Math Bingo Author: LatticeWork Software Address: P.O. Box 362, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Products: AAVBSORT.DLL, AAVBSORT.DLL Author: AA-Software International Address: 12 ter Domaine Du Bois Joli, 06330 Roquefort-Les-Pins, FRANCE Orders: 800-242-4775 (orders only, please) Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Optima, Visa Fax: +33-93-77-19-78 Appendix A, "Author addresses" 60 Product: Hubble Author: Hubble Software Company [Griengsak Narasirisinlapa] Address: P.O. Box 1654, Denton, TX 76202 Product: Screen Saver Sampler Author: Damsel Software Group Address: P.O. Box 713, Concord, NH 03302-0713 Orders & queries: 603-485-2677 Fax: 603-485-2677 Product: Chores & Rewards Author: K. Jeff Hayes Address: 1055 Business Highway 64 East, P.O. Box 1459, Wendell NC 27591 Orders & queries: 919-365-6027 Fax: 919-365-6082 Appendix B, "Vendor addresses" 61 Appendix B Vendor addresses This appendix lists each ASP-approved disk vendor. These vendors have agreed to abide by ethical standards when offering shareware. Aringna Address: PO Box 78 Lutong, Miri SARAWAK 98107 MALAYSIA Computer Software Library Address: PO BOX 162, TIMARU 8615 NEW ZEALAND Phone: +64-3-615-9333 K & M Address: Van Diemenstraat 88, 1013 CN Amsterdam NETHERLANDS Phone: 31-20-6385509 Laservend, Inc Address: 12215 S 900 E, Draper UT 84020-9715 Phone: 801-553-9080 Manaccom Pty Ltd Address: 3/9 Camford Street, Milton 4064 QLD AUSTRALIA Phone: 617-368-2366 Masled Informatica Address: Via Degzi Oleandri, 68, 04011 Aprilia (LT) ITALY Phone: 319 6 9275638 OWOBOPTE Industries Inc Address: 3101 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan MN 55121 Phone: 612-686-0405 Professional Shareware Registration Cent Address: Blk 338 ANg Mo Kio Ave 1, # 01-1649, Singapore 2056 SINGAPORE Phone: 65-459-1279 Quantum Computers Address: PO Box 49, North Highlands CA 95660-0049 Phone: 916-331-2369 Seltec NZ (1993) Ltd. Address: 83B Buxton Square, PO Box 943, NELSON 7015 NEW ZEALAND Phone: 03 548-4622 Appendix C, "Bulletin Boards" 62 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. Ace-Station- BBS Address: 9401 Orion Ave, North Hills CA 91343 BBS Phone: 818-891-0397 Commlink International Address: 460 Amherst Street, Nashua NH 03063-1224 BBS Phone: 603-886-7072 Fantasy Land Address: 2404 South Sixth, Springfield IL 62703 BBS Phone: 214-535-1005 Inter-Connexions Address: 123, rue Valin, Hull QC J8Y 4W3 CANADA BBS Phone: 819-776-0088 MegaSystem Address: 1335 Greg St Ste 103, Sparks NV 89431 BBS Phone: 702-359-2666 Mercury Opus Address: 4301 11th Avenue N, St Petersburg FL 33713-5207 BBS Phone: 813-321-0734 Murphy BBS Address: Carrer Nou, 57 Atic, 08291 Ripollet (BCN) 08291 SPAIN BBS Phone: 34-3-580-85-15 Rusty-N-Edie's BBS Address: 7393 California Ave Ste # 7, Youngstown OH 44512 BBS Phone: 216-726-2620 Systems Engineering Address: 13 Orchard Rd, South Hamilton MA 01982-1417 BBS Phone: 508-927-2505 The Contraxx BBS Address: 7836 Snead Lane, Falls Church VA 22043 BBS Phone: 703-573-5255 Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 63 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: Astro-World for Windows Author: Marcus Fabian Astrology Program incl. printed evaluations. Product: Astro-World fuer Windows Author: Marcus Fabian Astrologieprogramm (deutsch) fu"r Windows. Product: Bible IQ Challenge Author: R.K. West Consulting Bible trivia game for 1-4 players. Product: Book of Changes Author: R.K. West Consulting I CHING fortunes and philosophy. Product: ClipBook Author: Software Co-op Windows graphics image cataloger w/clipart. Product: DayCare Author: Software Co-op Complete daycare recordkeeping system. Product: Dinger Author: Pinecliffe International - ASG Superceded by WOPR 2.0, for WinWord 2.0. Product: Enveloper Author: Pinecliffe International - ASG Superceded by WOPR 2.0, for WinWord 2.x. Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 64 Product: FOURU Author: GTX Software Four handy utilities. Product: General Purpose System Analyzer Author: COBOL Maintenance Technologies COBOL system analysis and documentation. Product: Home Money Manager II (and I) Author: HomeCraft Software Home checkbook and budgeting. Product: I.Q. Challenge Author: R.K. West Consulting Test knowledge in 5 categories, earn diploma. Product: Maillist / M-Label Author: R.K. West Consulting Easy mailing list system for home or business. Product: MYMIQ Author: Gateway Software Managing Your Money import stock quotes. Product: OMNIDiZk Author: Unicorn Software Limited DiZk cataloging and labeling system. Product: ORGANIZE! Your Legal Case Notes Author: HomeCraft Software Cataloging system for statutes and case notes. Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Author: Pete Maclean Disaster prevention/data protection system. Product: PACK TRACKER Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting Cub Scout pack automated records system. Product: PARTY TRACKER Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting Political organization membership system. Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 65 Product: PC Bartender Author: HomeCraft Software Recipes for drinks, featuring no-alchol drink. Product: Penname Author: R.K. West Consulting Helps writers come up with names. Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Author: ACK Software Windows Image Cataloging System. Product: PrinterBUDDY Author: Lenard Dean A setup utility for all printers. Product: PRO$TOCK Author: Gateway Software Downloads stock quotes & news from Prodigy. Product: Programmer's SUPER-MAINT Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc. Professional Make utility. Product: PROMASTER Author: Gateway Software Adds power to Prodigy software. Product: Pulsar for DOS Author: Tesserax Information Systems LaserJet printer utility for DOS. Product: QMU Author: Gateway Software Prodigy/Quicken link. Product: SCBABOTL Author: Raymond A.J. Pesek Fire dept. SCBA bottle & PASS management. Product: Soothsayer aka Oracle Author: R.K. West Consulting Tarot and I Ching. Appendix D, "Retired shareware" 66 Product: Stardial Author: GTX Software Autodialer For Galaxy/Starlink service. Product: Your Financial Advisor Author: HomeCraft Software Loan and finacial calculations. Product: Your Menu Author: HomeCraft Software Hard disk menu and DOS shell. Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 67 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. AA-Array.DLL 1.0 (01-01-95) AA-Software International AAVBSORT.DLL 1.0 (01-01-95) AA-Software International ALL-PRO League Scheduler 1.1 (01-17-95) ALL-PRO Software Inc. Ancient Yacht 1.0 (01-06-95) LatticeWork Software AntiC 1.14 (09-01-92) Cascoly Software BabySpool 3.00 (01-02-95) Budget Software Company Beam Cookbook 1.00 (10-01-94) SoftEngineering Bible Timeline for Windows 1.01 (09-28-94) Cascoly Software BitMapZ For Windows 2.30 (01-20-95) Unicorn Software Limited BOOT.SYS 2.10 (10-26-94) Salvisberg Software & Consulting CD-QUICK Cache 1.01 (12-30-94) Circuit Systems CDMaster For Windows 3.10 (01-29-95) Unicorn Software Limited Chores & Rewards 1.00 (01-01-95) K. Jeff Hayes CHRONOS:Windows in Time 1.01 (09-28-94) Cascoly Software A Day at the Races 1.1 (10-26-94) LatticeWork Software DEXTER Text Editor 2.00 (01-16-95) FAGERLUND CONSULTING DISK SPOOL II 5.04 (12-29-94) Budget Software Company DO 4.3 (01-01-95) RobiNets Drag And View 2.0 (07-12-93) Canyon Software Drag And Zip 2.41 (06-22-93) Canyon Software Family Calendar for Windows 1.10 (12-29-94) Command Line Software GradeBook for Windows 3.06 (01-24-95) R&R EdWare HangWin 2.00 (01-08-95) Temprano Software Hard at Work 1.4 (10-27-95) R.K. West Consulting Hard Disk Director 5.2 (03-15-92) Canyon Software Hubble 1.5 (01-22-95) Hubble Software Company Landscape Explorer 3.01 (01-01-95) WoolleySoft LAPC - Loan Advisor for the PC 2.3 (04-01-94) J.D. Consulting Associates Loan Master 1.52.14 (10-01-94) Bottom Line Software, Inc. LOTTO MANIA 2.01 (01-01-95) Robert O. Leafloor Lotto Prophet 5.0 (01-05-95) DataMicro, Inc. Math Bingo 1.1 (10-26-94) LatticeWork Software OMNIDay For Windows 2.61 (01-25-95) Unicorn Software Limited OpenHome 2.20 (11-10-94) Temprano Software PC Chart V1.5 (07-15-93) Guru Systems Ltd. PCLoan5 5.09 (09-01-94) Bottom Line Software, Inc. PrintGF 1.22 (01-08-95) Ravitz Software Inc. Appendix E, "Sorted list of all programs" 68 PrintGL 1.54 (01-10-95) Ravitz Software Inc. QIC-BAT for CMS 1.2 (11-08-93) Command Line Software RoboCrap.v94 1.00 (01-02-95) Second Career Software SCBA Trak 2.40 (01-28-95) Raymond A.J. Pesek Screen Saver Sampler 2.0 (01-01-95) Damsel Software Group SensuVoX I 0.00 (01-29-95) Unicorn Software Limited SoundZ 4.00 (09-01-94) Unicorn Software Limited SoundZ For Windows 2.14 (01-25-95) Unicorn Software Limited StatTrak for Baseball 5.3 (01-15-95) ALL-PRO Software Inc. Super VGA Puzzle 2.04 (05-14-94) Cascoly Software TURF.v93 1.01 (05-14-94) Second Career Software Windows Gourmet 1.2 (01-01-95) Dovcom WINstall 1.0a (11-01-94) Dovcom WINZLE 1.07 (09-28-94) Cascoly Software Z & Z Color 3.0 (01-17-95) Z & Z Software Zpeller 4.10 (01-01-95) Unicorn Software Limited Appendix F, "Supporting Members" 69 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 70 Index 80286 utilities See: O Utilities, Hardware Optical character utilities, recognition See: 286/386/486-specific Graphics, Business 80386 utilities See: applications, OCR Utilities, Hardware applications utilities, 286/386/486-specific R 80486 utilities See: RAM utilities See: Utilities, Hardware Utilities, Hardware utilities, utilities, CPU & memory 286/386/486-specific Restore See: Utilities, File utilities, Backup/ H restore Handicapped See: Utilities, Special needs S Soft fonts See: Utilities, M Printer utilities MCGA utilities See: Utilities, Hardware T utilities, Screen, EGA/ Trojan horse See: VGA specific Utilities, Security Memory utilities See: programs Utilities, Hardware utilities, CPU & memory V VGA utilities See: N Utilities, Hardware NDOS See: Utilities, utilities, Screen, EGA/ Software tools & add- VGA specific ins, For JP Software Norton's NDOS See: Utilities, Software tools & add-ins, For JP Software