i Contents ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS users 2 Chapter 1: How to read this catalog 3 1.1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Registration benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 2: Utilities 7 2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1.1 Disk cataloging . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 24 2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2.2.2 Encryption & security . . . . . . . . . 33 2.2.3 File archivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2.2.4 File comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 2.2.5 File conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2.2.6 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2.3.1 CPU & memory utilities . . . . . . . . . 40 2.3.2 Keyboard utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 41 2.3.3 Screen utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2.3.3.1 EGA/VGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2.3.4 286/386/486 utilities . . . . . . . . . 43 2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2.4.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 2.4.2 Bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2.4.3 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2.4.3.1 Epson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2.4.3.2 HP DeskJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 2.4.3.3 HP LaserJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2.4.3.4 PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 2.4.4 Envelope addressers . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.5 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2.5.1 Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2.5.2 Multi-OS utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2.5.3 Command processors . . . . . . . . . . . 63 2.5.4 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 63 2.5.5 Configuration utilities . . . . . . . . 70 2.5.6 Recovery utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2.5.7 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2.5.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 2.6.1 Multi-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 2.6.2 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 2.6.3 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 2.6.4 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 2.6.5 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ii 2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs . . . . . . . . . 85 2.6.6 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2.6.7 Notepads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 86 2.6.9 Time management . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 2.6.10 Journal/diary programs . . . . . . . . 92 2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 93 2.7.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 2.7.2 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 2.7.3 Combined MS/FMs . . . . . . . . . . . 104 2.7.4 MS/FMs for developers . . . . . . . . 105 2.7.5 Work environment managers . . . . . . 106 2.8 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 2.8.1 Virus/Trojan detectors . . . . . . . . 107 2.8.2 Virus cleanup/removal . . . . . . . . 109 2.8.3 System activity monitors . . . . . . . 109 2.8.4 File integrity monitors . . . . . . . 109 2.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 2.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 109 2.9.2 For Sidekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 2.9.2.1 Sidekick Plus specific . . . . . 111 2.9.3 For PC Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 2.9.3.1 Deluxe Shell specific . . . . . . 112 2.9.4 For 4DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 2.9.5 For Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.6 For Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.6.1 For Norton Guides . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.6.2 For Norton Utilities . . . . . . 113 2.9.7 For PKWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.7.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP . . . . . . . . 113 2.9.8 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 2.10 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Chapter 3: Writing applications 116 3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 3.2 Text organizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 3.3 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 3.4 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 3.5 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 128 3.6 Dictionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 3.7 Document boilerplates . . . . . . . . . . . 130 3.7.1 Business specific . . . . . . . . . . 130 3.8 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . 130 3.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.2 For Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.2.1 Word for Windows . . . . . . . . 132 3.9.3 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 3.10 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 135 4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . 135 4.2 Boilerplates/templates . . . . . . . . . . 136 4.3 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 iii 4.3.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 136 4.3.2 For Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Chapter 5: Database applications 137 5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . 137 5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . 140 5.3 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . 142 5.4 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 147 5.5 Freeform/text database managers . . . . . . 147 5.6 Keypunch programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 5.7 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 5.8 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 5.8.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 149 5.8.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 5.8.2.1 dBASE III specific . . . . . . . 150 5.8.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+ . . . . . . . . . 152 5.8.4 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 5.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Chapter 6: Data 158 6.1 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.2 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.3 Marketing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.3.1 Shareware specific . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.4 World facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.5 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 6.6 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 6.6.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 6.7 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Chapter 7: Communications 161 7.1 General purpose modem communications . . . 161 7.2 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . . 162 7.2.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 7.2.2 For GEnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 7.2.3 For Prodigy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 7.2.4 For MCImail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 7.3 Bulletin board software . . . . . . . . . . 164 7.3.1 Bulletin board utilities . . . . . . . 165 7.4 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . 165 7.4.1 Phone bill analyzers . . . . . . . . . 166 7.5 Modem-based graphics applications . . . . . 167 7.6 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 167 7.7 File transfer protocols . . . . . . . . . . 168 7.8 Fax software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 7.9 Terminal emulators . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 7.10 Communication utilities . . . . . . . . . 169 7.11 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 7.11.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 169 7.11.2 For TAPCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 7.11.3 For Wildcat! . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 7.11.4 For PCBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 7.11.5 For Qmodem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 7.11.6 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 iv 7.12 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Chapter 8: Business 172 8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 8.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . 173 8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems . . . . . . . . 182 8.1.3 Billing systems . . . . . . . . . . . 186 8.1.4 Purchase order systems . . . . . . . . 190 8.1.5 Payroll systems . . . . . . . . . . . 190 8.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 8.3 Equipment use & maintenance . . . . . . . . 195 8.4 Project bidding & costing . . . . . . . . . 196 8.4.1 Decision analysis tools . . . . . . . 197 8.5 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 8.6 Client management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 8.7 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . 202 8.7.1 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . 202 8.7.2 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 8.7.3 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 8.7.4 Legal & law enforcement . . . . . . . 205 8.8 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 8.8.1 Forms fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 8.8.2 Forms processing . . . . . . . . . . . 207 8.8.3 Forms collections . . . . . . . . . . 208 8.9 Sales aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 8.10 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 8.11 Work-at-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8.12 Training aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8.13 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8.14 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 8.14.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 8.15 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Chapter 9: Finances 215 9.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . 215 9.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 9.2.1 Finances & budgets . . . . . . . . . . 220 9.2.2 Checkbook managers . . . . . . . . . . 228 9.3 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 229 9.4 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . 230 9.5 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 9.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Chapter 10: Engineering 233 10.1 Industrial engineering . . . . . . . . . . 233 10.2 Electrical engineering . . . . . . . . . . 249 10.3 Civil engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 10.4 Structural analysis . . . . . . . . . . . 251 10.5 Numerical control . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.6 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.7 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.7.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 10.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 v Chapter 11: Mathematics 254 11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 11.2 Mandelbrot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 11.3 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 11.4 Mathematical utilities . . . . . . . . . . 258 11.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Chapter 12: Programming 259 12.1 CASE tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 12.2 Desktop tools for programmers . . . . . . 259 12.3 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 12.3.1 Assembler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 12.3.2 BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 12.3.3 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 12.3.3.1 C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 12.3.4 Pascal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 12.3.4.1 OOP Pascal for DOS (Borland) . . 271 12.3.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 12.4 'Make' utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 12.5 Hypertext/hypermedia . . . . . . . . . . . 273 12.6 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . 273 12.7 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 12.7.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 275 12.7.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 12.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Chapter 13: Education 280 13.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 13.2 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 13.3 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 13.4 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 13.5 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 13.6 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 13.7 Foreign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 13.8 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 13.8.1 Operating system tutors . . . . . . . 290 13.8.2 Typing tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 13.9 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 13.9.1 Gradebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 13.10 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 13.11 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 13.12 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 13.12.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 13.13 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Chapter 14: Graphics 303 14.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 14.2 Drawing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 14.3 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 14.3.1 Graphics diversions . . . . . . . . . 308 14.4 Presentation graphics . . . . . . . . . . 308 14.5 CAD/CAM applications . . . . . . . . . . . 309 14.6 Business applications . . . . . . . . . . 310 14.6.1 OCR applications . . . . . . . . . . 310 vi 14.7 File format translators . . . . . . . . . 311 14.8 Tools & utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 14.8.1 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . . 312 14.9 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . 312 14.9.1 Multi-format images . . . . . . . . . 312 14.9.2 PCX images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 14.10 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 14.10.1 For AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 14.11 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Chapter 15: Home & hobby 318 15.1 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 15.2 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 15.3 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 15.4 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . 329 15.5 Movies & video tapes . . . . . . . . . . . 329 15.6 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 15.7 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 15.7.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . 333 15.7.2 Exercise/fitness . . . . . . . . . . 335 15.8 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 15.9 Ham radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 15.10 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 15.11 Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 15.12 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 15.13 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 15.14 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . 348 15.15 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . 351 15.16 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 15.16.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 15.17 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Chapter 16: Religion & philosophy 356 16.1 The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 16.1.1 Bible programs . . . . . . . . . . . 356 16.1.2 Bible text . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 16.2 Software for houses of worship . . . . . . 356 16.3 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 16.4 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 16.4.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 16.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 16.5.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Chapter 17: Games 360 17.1 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 17.2 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 17.3 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 17.4 Board games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 17.4.1 Mahjong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 17.4.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 17.5 Arcade games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 17.6 Card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 17.6.1 Poker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 17.6.2 Solitaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 vii 17.7 Non-card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 17.8 Casino games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 17.9 War games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 17.10 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 17.10.1 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 17.11 Star Trek & Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . 376 17.12 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 17.13 Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 17.14 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 17.14.1 Cryptanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . 385 17.15 Pinball/paddleball . . . . . . . . . . . 386 17.16 Strategy/simulation . . . . . . . . . . . 386 17.17 Puzzles, mix & match . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.18 For adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.19 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.19.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 17.20 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Chapter 18: About shareware 392 18.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals . . . . . . 392 18.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Chapter 19: Other 397 19.1 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 19.1.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 397 19.1.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 19.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Appendix A: Author addresses 399 Appendix B: Vendor addresses 436 Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 457 Appendix D: Retired shareware 473 Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 474 Index 491 ASP Catalog for BBS Users 2 ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS users nd th 2 volume, 10 edition Published April 2, 1992 Copyright 1992 by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), a non-profit organization; all rights reserved. Any specific hardware/software names used in this catalog are the (registered) trademarks of specific companies. Individuals, bulletin board systems, national information systems, non-profit organizations, and government agencies may freely distribute this document in electronic form. For-profit disk vendor companies may distribute this document in electronic form if they have an ASP associate membership and if they charge only their normal distribution fees. All others must obtain prior written per- mission from the Association of Shareware Professionals. Write to the ASP at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442. The programs & services described in this catalog come from members of the Association of Shareware Professionals. This catalog may not list every ASP-member product and it may not be current. Send all comments about the catalog to the above address, or to CompuServe userID 70007,4004, or as a message in the CompuServe SHAREWARE forum. ASP strives to produce accurate catalogs BUT this publication may contain any number of typographical, graphical, printing, or interpretation errors. "These programs are produced by members of the Associa- tion of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombuds- man 70007,3536". The Ombudsman may be contacted by FAX by sending to the ASP FAX number: (616) 788-2765. In communication with the Ombudsman please include a tele- phone number and/or FAX if available. Please write to the ASP at the above address if you have any comments or questions about this catalog. ASP Catalog for BBS Users 3 Chapter 1 How to read this catalog ASP members have supplied product descriptions for each shareware application they offer. The catalog groups them by subject matter and lists them alphabetically. If you want to know the name/address/phone for the author of a particular program, turn to the index and look for the program by name. You'll usually see two page references: one describes the page where you read about the program, the other mentions the page where you can find information about the author (in Appendix A). Just turn to the appropriate page and scan for the name of the program. The Association of Shareware Professionals does NOT rate members' software for functionality or usefulness, nor can it attest to the validity of any product description in this catalog. That is for you -- the user -- to decide. Shareware, especially those products authorized to carry the ASP logo, can be tested on a "try before you buy" basis. If the software doesn't meet your needs, you won't have to worry about getting a refund. (That's the beauty of the shareware marketing concept.) 1.1 Minimum requirements Every program description lists its computer and operating system requirements (e.g. "IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better"). Unless noted otherwise, each program assumes you have a standard keyboard, monitor, printer, and either two floppy drives or a hard disk. And unless noted otherwise, programs written for the IBM PC assume you have at least 512k of total installed RAM. Many pro- grams may also need specific hardware or software such as: CGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying CGA graphics. This includes most "laptop CGA" com- puters, plus higher resolution monitors such as the EGA or VGA. Some of the described programs may operate correctly with a Hercules monitor if you use a "CGA simulator" program; consult your video monitor manual for details. Dual 720k drives At least two floppy drives capable of writing at least 720k of data per disk, or, preferably, a hard disk (see below). EGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying EGA graphics. This almost always includes VGA and other higher-resolution monitors. CGA and Hercules monitors won't suffice. Hard disk A fixed-, removeable-, or network-drive device capable of storing multiple megabytes of data. Some programs also assume you have at least one floppy drive in addition to the hard disk. ASP Catalog for BBS Users 4 Hercules monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Hercules graphics. CGA monitors won't suffice. HP DeskJet A Hewlett-Packard DeskJet or compatible printer. Some programs may require a DeskJet starting with a specific model such as the DeskJet Plus or having a specific feature like a RAM cartridge. HP LaserJet A Hewlett-Packard LaserJet or compatible printer. (HP DeskJet printers recognize most, but not all, of the HP LaserJet command set.) Some programs may require a LaserJet either starting with a specific model such as the LaserJet II or having a specific feature like the LaserJet IIIDSi. Modem A modem. Almost all programs work with a "Hayes" modem, specifically one able to recognize the Hayes command set (an industry standard). A few programs claim to work with non-Hayes modems too. Some programs may require the modem to operate at a specific rate of speed (e.g. "1200 baud"). Mouse A mouse. Network A computer hooked up a local area network (LAN) system. Program descriptions will normally specify the different types of LAN systems under which they can operate. Plotter A plotter output device. Many of the described programs need a plotter able to recognize the HPGL (Hewlett Packard Graphics Language) command set. PostScript printer A printer able to interpret the PostScript(r) command set. Many printers (including the HP LaserJet series) offer PostScript compatibility via plug-in cartridges. VGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying VGA graphics. This almost always includes super-VGA and other higher-resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/ Hercules monitors won't suffice. SVGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Super-VGA graphics. This almost always includes higher- resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/VGA/Hercules monitors won't suffice. 1.2 Registration benefits All ASP member shareware products come with certain minimum benefits when you register. The author must acknowledge your registration (you don't just get a canceled check) and must provide a minimum amount of technical support for at least three months. ASP Catalog for BBS Users 5 Many authors provide other registration benefits such as a printed manual, a master disk, a year of unlimited phone support, source code, etc. The product description will mention them when appropriate. In addition, every ASP member can offer the following benefits to registered customers: CompuServe IntroPak obtain an introductory membership to the Compu- Serve network with a $15 usage credit when you register an ASP member's shareware product. Shareware Magazine get a discount when you subscribe to Shareware Magazine. Many authors include this information when they acknowledge registrations. Contact the author if you need assistance. Some authors add "registration reminder screens" to the shareware version of a program as a way to gently remind people to register. (The ASP sets ethical standards regarding it.) Almost all authors will either send a copy of the program without reminder screens, or will disclose a method to disable the reminders, once you register the product. 1.3 Sample product description This sample description will help you understand what each field means: Product: Shareware Program Name [***] A "[***]" across from the product name indicates a new or updated description since the last catalog. Author: name & phone number of the person or company offering this product. See Appendix A for detailed information about the person or company. Needs: computer type [IBM PC, IBM 80386, MacIntosh, etc.], operating system, and version number. May also describe other needed or optional hardware & software. See above for more details. Registration: The cost of a single user license, expressed in U.S. currency unless otherwise noted. Many authors provide "multi-tier" registrations, and you may pay a little more or less than the amount stated here depending on your situation. (You can sometimes save money by "reading the fine print.") Some authors don't include shipping & handling fees in their prices. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate ASP Catalog for BBS Users 6 licenses; please contact the author for specific details and price quotes. Version: version number (release date) User benefits: Describes the benefits you get for registering the software. All ASP shareware programs come with certain minimum benefits; see above for details. Look for: FILENAME.EXT (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it at no charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on CompuServe; FILENAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie. Download size: the size of the file(s) to download, in kilobytes. A 2400 baud modem can download about 14 kilobytes per minute under normal conditions. Special instructions: tells if the author limits product distribution to the United States. In some cases the author or company may have signed a contract forbidding worldwide share- ware distribution. In other cases the product may only appeal to an American audience (income tax software for example). In rare cases, U.S. federal laws may actually prohibit the author or company from distributing the product in other countries. Description: a paragraph or two of text which describes the shareware product in detail. This information comes direct from the author or company behind the program. Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if something needs further explanation. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 7 Chapter 2 Utilities 2.1 Disk utilities Product: BatchMaker Plus Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, 384k RAM. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.5 (12-12-91) User benefits: BatchMaker Plus package with a manual and the latest version released. Independent copy of LCOPY for transportability. Six months of support. Look for: BTMK25.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 500k Description: FILE MENU - Menu of up to 500 files, Disk and computer info, Calculator and calendar. DOS UTILITY - Double DIR DOS manipulation, DIR tree, Disk and computer info, View files, Display or change attribute, Execute program from list, Copy large file to floppies. FILE EDITOR - Full screen editor, Quick reference DOS help, Cut and paste, Locate function, Print function, Make DIR to install program. DISK FUNCTIONS - Disk commands with options. SETUP and LOAN & SAVINGS to get you started, Mouse Support Product: Directory Freedom Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321 Registration: $20.00 Version: 4.50 (12-05-91) User benefits: Minimum 90 days phone/BBS/mail support. Printed manuals, disks, and software subscription services available for higher fees. Look for: DF400.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); DF450.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 190k Description: Offers a fast, compact alternative to DOS Shells which provides features such as selective file and directory operations; a scrollable environment for examining files and directories; and user-defined keys which can operate upon highlighted files. All this in a program less than 25KB in size since it is written in assembler! Easily customized through an external configuration program. A great companion for systems of any size. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 8 Product: Directory-Manifest Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. CGA monitor, 384k RAM. Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.0 (12-22-91) User benefits: Six months of support, plus a disk and a manual. Look for: DIRMAN.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 200k Description: A Shell and Utility that includes disk and computer information. A double directory DOS utility with a directory tree, change attributes, copy large files beyond the capacity of one diskette, view files even binary files, copy, rename, erase, move, make and remove a directory, group copy or group erase files. Execute files and print files from the directory list. And more. All with mouse support. Product: Duplicate File Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micro System Solutions, 303-795-7653 Registration: $27.00 Version: 3.0 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: CUDUP3.EXE on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); CUDUP3.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Reads all files on up to 8 requested drives, optionally includes files contained in compression libraries (ZIP, LHA, LHARC, PAK, ZOO, ARC, MD, etc.) Provides full list, viewing and file deletion capabilities. Duplicates listed as equals in filename only, filename plus equals in any of the following: size, date or time. Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: FOURU Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.0 (07-01-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: FOURU.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414-789-4532 to download it at no charge); FOURU.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Four Handy Utilities for your system. DD.EXE A quick color coded directory lister. FTREE.EXE Shows size of directories on your hard disk. TO.EXE Change Drive/Directory quickly. DFL.EXE Duplicate file finder. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9 Product: Mover Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.11 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: MOVED211.ZIP on BBSs; MOVED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 19k Description: Moves files between directories or disks. Fast, simple & intuitive. Makes organizing your hard disk a snap. Options to overwrite existing target files without asking, to delete source files & to securely overwrite deleted source files. Much faster than copying-then-deleting files. Works even on full disks. Product: PC-INFO Displays snapshot of system HW, SW & mem.dev. See full description on page 71. Product: Room Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.11 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: ROOMD211.ZIP on BBSs; ROOMD2.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 8k Description: Tells much space is left on a disk & if there's room for a specified set of files. Much faster & without the disk thrashing of the DOS CHKDSK program. Find out how close you are to filling up your disk. Use Room in a batch file to find out if there's enough space on the disk before trying to copy files on it. Room takes into account existing files by the same name on the disk. Product: SAFEPACK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: D J Harvey Software Registration: $15.50 Version: 1.1 (03-24-92) User benefits: Next upgrade, two years of support. Look for: SAFPAK11.ZIP on BBSs; SAFPAK.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 53k Description: This disk defragmenter for MSDOS up to 5.0 and DR DOS up to 6.0 is designed so that the data on the disk should be immune to any interruptions to the program, whether due to user interrupt, machine failure, or even a power cut. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10 Numerous options allow files and directories to be sorted into almost any order, and many other optimizations are possible. It may be run in unattended mode, allowing use in batch files. As it uses only high level calls, it should work on ANY standard DOS Disk. Product: STRG String Processing Routines Needs: IBM PC, DOS 1.0 or better. Turbo Pascal 5.0 or better. Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855 Registration: $35.00 Version: 6.1b (06-17-91) User benefits: 260k of assembler source code and 75 .OBJ files, which can recompile under any TP version from 4.0 to 6.0; Voice, BBS and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new versions. Look for: STRG61B.ZIP on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it at no charge); STRG61.ZIP in BPROGA forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; STRG61B.ZIP in BORLAND RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 48k Description: Extremely high speed string routines for strings, characters, and all types of numbers, including case, classification, comparison, conversion, copy, count, delete, format, justification, membership, parse, position, replace, search, sort, tabbing, ASCIIZ, many with match/ignore case and many more! 111 routines fit in 6.3k or less. Most are much faster than the string routines provided by Borland. Also available for previous versions of Turbo Pascal -- contact us for more information. 2.1.1 Disk cataloging Product: Disk Manager (CUDM) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micro System Solutions, 303-795-7653 Registration: $47.00 Version: 3.30 (08-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support. Look for: CUDM32.EXE on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); CUDM32.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 118k Description: Reads all sizes of disks (Floppies, Hard drives & CD-ROMs), creates an on-disk catalog for your later use to find, list or label your diskettes. Will produce labels for 5.25" or 3.5" diskettes and listings in 3 formats. Support any display mode. Will catalog over 50,000 files and will read compression libraries such as .ZIP, .ARC, .LZH (both versions), .PAK, .LBR, .ZOO, .MD and at your command will include them in your catalog. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11 Product: DISKLIST Diskette Cover & Label Producer - 33 Formats. See full description on page 24. Product: DiZk4D Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 4DOS, IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.03 (11-18-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DZK4D303.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DIZK4D.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 166k Description: The FIRST dizk catalog and labeling system created expressly for 4DOS. Reads the dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add or update field descriptions for each file! You can even choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of fields. Product: DiZkND Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Norton's NDOS. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.11 (11-25-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DZKND211.ZIP on BBSs (call 219-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DIZKND.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 163k Description: The FIRST dizk catalog and labeling system created expressly for NDOS. Reads the dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add or update field descriptions for each file! You can even choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of fields. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12 Product: FBNCAT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk, one floppy drive. Author: FBN Software, 408-446-9039 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (11-01-90) User benefits: Printed manual and most current version on disk, Free support via CIS, GEnie, mail. Look for: FBNCT3.EXE on BBSs; FBNCT3.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 154k Description: This disk catalog manager uses pull down menus and is fast and simple to use. The user interface and easy of use is a major strength of this program. Provides mouse support, configurable printer support, ARC-ZIP-PAK-LZH archive support, prints labels on dot matrix printers. Product: LJ-SLEEVE [***] Print floppy storage sleeves on laserjets. See full description on page 57. Product: OMNIDiZk Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.90 (11-25-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: ODIZK290.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ODIZK.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 142k Description: A complete dizk catalog and labeling system. Reads a dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add a description to each file! You can even choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of fields. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13 Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 256-color video card and a video driver to display 256-color images. Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.03.6 (01-24-92) User benefits: Phone & CompuServe support; free upgrade to next major version. Look for: PIXF13.ZIP on BBSs; PIXF13.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 400k Description: Enables the user to maintain catalogs of the locations of various graphics files. File formats supported include BMP, PCX, GIF TIF, TGA, IFF/LBM, IMG, MAC, IMF, ICO/ICN Micrografx DRW and EPS. Files can be saved in BMP, PCX, GIF, TGA, TIF and IFF formats. Image manipulation tools include: rotate, mirror/flip, resize, crop, cut & paste, palette matching, dithering print and adjust brightness & contrast. Image catalogs can be searched for user-supplied keywords or other criteria. 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities Product: ActaeOn Hard Disk Manager. See full description on page 101. Product: BCS Menu Program Bristol Computing Professional Menu System. See full description on page 93. Product: Command Post Programmable Shell/File Mgr. for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 104. Product: DaMenu [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk, EGA monitor. Author: Just-In-Time Computing Services, 607-257-6517 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.1 (04-02-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe support. Look for: DAMENU11.EX on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); DMENU1.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: An easy to use, intuitive DOS menu system for novices and advanced users! Increases your productivity and features: * No memory overhead, not memory resident * Mouse Support * Network Compatible * Built-in screen saver with user selectable delay * Password protection for applications & 'Exit to DOS' * File passing/command line option Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14 * Easy menu modification * Up to 9 menus and a total of 72 applications Product: DIRECT MAINT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 380k RAM. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $29.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-89) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIRCMA.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; DIRCMAIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 286k Description: Tame your hard disk and forget DOS with this directory and file manager. Formatted directory and file display, point & shoot menus for copy, move, compare, erase all, selected or marked files. Change file names, dates, times, attributes. Run programs with the stroke of a key. Easily locate & erase inactive and duplicate files to save precious disk space. View two disks or two directories on same disk on same screen at the same time, find any file on any disk quickly, and much, much, more. Product: Director Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.03 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: DIRED203.ZIP on BBSs; DIRED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 15k Description: Fast, easy way to display or record your disk directory structure. You can use the data to rebuild your disk after a crash, or to set up new systems with similar structure. Product: DIREDIT File/Directory listing and sorting utility. See full description on page 102. Product: Disk Manager (CUDM) Disk Catalog system. See full description on page 10. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15 Product: Disk OrGanizer (DOG) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. EMS memory may be needed for very large hard disks. Author: Soft GAM's Software, 707-961-1632 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.14 (08-18-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: DOG314.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-778-8944 to download it at no charge); DOG.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: This file defragmentation utility will improve the the speed that files can be read from and written to a disk. Can also recover some disk space by "freeing" space that directories are no longer using. Can recover from a power failure and has many features to improve safety and speed. Product: DOS Extensions for Professional Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Allison Software, 412-727-2198 Registration: $59.00 Version: 1.1 (09-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version, reduced price updates as available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 274k Description: DIFF Highlights differences between file versions. DUMP Displays binary files, dirs, sectors, FAT's, & cluster chains. SEARCH Quickly finds files anywhere by contents. SPLIT Breaks large files into pieces by four methods. SUB Replaces chars, tabs, and spaces in text files. A flexible script generator. XDEL Performs tree deletes on files and dirs, overwriting for security. XDIR Lists, finds, totals, and sorts files & trees. Product: Dupes Finds duplicate/empty files & empty dirs. See full description on page 27. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 400k RAM. Author: W.S. Ataras Engineering, 301-249-1141 Registration: $40.00 Version: 3.11 (01-01-91) User benefits: Phone & modem support. Printed manual. Bug fixes. 30 day money-back guarantee. Upgrade/follow-up notices. Look for: DFL311S.ZIP on BBSs (call 408-384-3658 to download it at no charge); DFL*.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: * Pulldown menus with context help Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16 * Find files with identical names, lengths, contents via CRC32 or bin compare * Find Path duplicates like DFL.EXE, DFL.BAT & DFL.COM * View, Del, Binary or custom compare, Tag & delete, Print or Export the list * Use mask like *.* * Multiple drives & network drives * Handles huge disks * Batch run unattended * Performs above on archived files * Customizable for up to 10 archive types * Pre-customized for ZIP/PAK/LZH/PKA/ARJ/ARC/ZOO Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: John Scofield Registration: $20.00 Version: 6b2 (01-04-92) User benefits: Technical support, free upgrade. Look for: EDDY6B*.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-678-9334 to download it at no charge); EDDY6B.ZIP in CLMFORUM forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: * Full-screen directory editor * Disk & directory manager * Backup & recovery utility * File finder, viewer & patcher * Hex/text string finder & replacer * Sector editor, RAM editor * Powerful DOS shell ...and MUCH more! "Computer Language" says: "The interface ... is elegant." "...clean, easy-to-use, well-written program." "...quality of product we've seen from Peter Norton." Product: FILE-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $30.00 Version: 4.21 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: FILE@421.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 194k Description: A menu driven utility program that aids in managing disk files. Directory and file names are displayed in sorted order with file names sorted by name, extension, date or size. Single files or groups may be quickly marked and then acted upon. The actions include copy, move, spawn, append, erase, rename, change attribute status, display, print and locate. Features Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17 include context sensitive help, macro procedures, directory tree, diskette labels and program parameter customization. Product: FLEXIBAK Plus [***] Flexible Hard Disk Backup System. See full description on page 30. Product: Globally Executes commands/programs in multiple dirs. See full description on page 74. Product: Globally/2 Executes commands/programs in multiple dirs. See full description on page 74. Product: HandyDOS [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Abri TEchnologies, Inc. Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.2 (02-27-92) User benefits: Three months support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDOS.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 74k Description: A set of several most wanted utilites: BAK can delete all *.bak and NULL files from disk or directory. MV can move files or whole directories around disk. D changes directories by simple number reference. DELTREE deletes whole unwanted directory. ...and other handy utilities. Product: Hard at Work [***] You take a break while the computer "works" See full description on page 360. Product: Hard Disk Director Hard Disk Menu and Shell. See full description on page 105. Product: HDTEST Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 312k RAM. Author: Computer Counselors, Inc., 215-527-4408 Registration: $35.00 Version: 5.35a (10-20-91) User benefits: Latest version of program on disk. Telephone and mail support. Notice of upgrades, bug fixes, etc. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDTEST.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 142k Description: Allows thorough READ/WRITE testing of a hard disk partition or floppy disk without disturbing data on the disk. Data from a problem area is moved to a known good area, and the disk's FAT Chapter 2, "Utilities" 18 and directory entries are adjusted to preserve the structure of the file of which it is a part. Recognizes and tests large partitions created by MS/PC DOS 4.xx or 5.xx, as well as proprietary partitions created by SpeedStor or Disk Manager. Product: JDIR [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Cybernetic Software, 708-677-8358 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.1 (01-11-90) User benefits: Master disks, source code. Look for: JDIR11.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-764-0591 to download it at no charge). Download size: 8k Description: Provides an alphabetical directory list in 4 columns. File attributes are displayed instead of the time and date stamp. If there are more files than can be fit on one screen, the program will automatically pause at the end of each screen. Product: LCD: Led's Change Directory Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Keith Ledbetter, 804-674-0780 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.1a (05-06-91) User benefits: Registered users receive a BRAND utility to embed their name into future upgrades and free voice support. Look for: LCD_31A.ZIP on BBSs (call 804-790-1675 to download it at no charge); LCD31A.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; LCD_31A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 30k Description: Voted by the Public (software) Library publication as one of "the 10 best utilities of 1990". Helps you quickly and easily change between subdirectories on your hard drives. Supports "fuzzy matching" logic. Can even act as a total replacement for DOS's CD, RD, and MD commands. Fully supports EGA/VGA 43 and 50 line screen modes. Stop typing commands like "CD \PCPLUS\DOWNLOAD\NEW"; it's as simple as "LCD NEW"! Network aware; supports up to 4,000 directories. Product: LK4.EXE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (10-20-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LK4.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LK4.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 33k Description: A fast file finder that searches across all hard drives or selected drives. User enters a string and it will search all hard drives for filenames containing the string. If LK4 is Chapter 2, "Utilities" 19 entered without a search string, it will search hard drives for duplicate filenames. When it completes the search, all located files are displayed in a window and the user may view, tag, or delete selected files. Users may also automatically change to the directory containing the selected file. Product: LOGIK MENU Menu System, 43/50 lines, Mouse, Events, Log. See full description on page 96. Product: LoveDOS [***] The computer falls in love with you. See full description on page 360. Product: Mass-Store Copy Copy disks with only one drive. (Opticals!). See full description on page 31. Product: Nifty James's File Finder Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.00 (03-04-91) User benefits: Upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJFIND.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Lets you search one or more of your disk drives for a given file name. The program automatically searches through ARC, PKZIP, LHARC, ZOO, PAK, and DWC archives. Numerous options allow custom reporting abilities. Product: NJ's File Finder for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.00 (06-10-91) User benefits: Upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJWFIN.LZH in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 45k Description: A complete rewrite of NJFIND for the Microsoft Windows environment. It searches any hard drive or network drive for the specified filename, and reports the results to the user. Any found file may then be launched. Supports ARC, ARJ, DWC, LHARC, LHA, PKZIP, ZOO, and PAK archives. Full context- sensitive and index help! Product: OffLoad File archiving system. See full description on page 35. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 20 Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Disaster-prevention/data-protection system. See full description on page 106. Product: PALERT Verify enough disk freespace before using pgm. See full description on page 66. Product: PCOPY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 9.0D (04-01-91) User benefits: Update of current version and future enhancements. $45 purchases 8 utilities with bound manual. Money back gurantee. Look for: PCOPY90D.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PCOPY9.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; PCOPY90D.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 105k Description: Offers the COPY utility DOS should have provided. Even with DOS 5.0, DOS COPY can be dangerous to use and has limited options. PCOPY's abundant options include: Multiple output disks, fill disks efficiently, split files across disks, select files by date/time/size, update/merge dirs and more. Special *DISK*.* type wildcards. Scan/Make directories, prevent accidental file overlays. Menu or command driven. Featured in PC Computing July 1991 - Taming your Hard Disk by Preston Gralla. Product: PDEL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 4.2 (12-26-90) User benefits: Latest version, BBS Access and Updates. $45 gets package of 8 utilities with bound manual. Money Back Gurantee. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: PDEL42.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PDEL42.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; PDEL42.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 62k Description: Offers the file delete utility that DOS should have provided. Extensive file selection capabilities let you delete just what you want. Select by date/time, size, attribute, special wildcard patterns like *DISK*.* and mode. Delete until a specified amount of freespace exists. Wipe file data before deleting to prevent file undelete. Test feature simulates delete. Emergency stop by pressing any key. Recommended in PC Computing July 1991 - Taming your Hard Disk by Preston Gralla. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 21 Product: Professional Master Key Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk (except large IDE drives) - Not for Digital Research's DR DOS. Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.2 (04-10-91) User benefits: BBS, phone, and mail support - disk with latest version - printed manual - notice of upgrades. Look for: PMK32.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); PMK32.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 205k Description: ALTER read-only, system, hidden attributes EDIT files and sectors directly (hex editor) EXPLORE disk configuration, statistics, etc. FILL files and disks with patterns to prevent unerasure (DOD compliant) LOCATE files in subdirectories ("WHEREIS") MAP disk and file usage - detect fragmentation SET file date and time ("TOUCH") SORT and move directory entries on the disk UNERASE files - very easy to use UNFORMAT most hard disks Product: PSEARCH Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 4.4e (04-10-91) User benefits: Latest version, BBS access and updates. $45 gets 8 utility package with bound manual. Money Back gurantee. Look for: PS44E.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2820 to download it at no charge); PS44E.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; PS44E.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: Used by thousands of users to locate files on hard disks. You provide it with words or phrases, and it will scan a directory, directory tree, or all directories to find any file containing the text. Extensive file selection and pattern matching are provided. Not only finds files but provides colorful display of found text. Can also drive other commands for found files. A must have utility. Recommended in PC World as one of the Best of Shareware products in 1990 (October 1990). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 22 Product: PTOUCH Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (08-18-90) User benefits: Current version and updates. $45 gets package of all 8 utilities. Look for: PTOUCH2.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge). Download size: 15k Description: Lets you modify the date and time DOS keeps in file directories for each file. You may either set them to the current date/ time or to any specific value you desire. Useful for correcting date/time when the system clock was improperly set. Can also be used to set a group of files to the same date/time value. This helps associate them as a synchronized group. Part of the Patriquin Utilities. Product: PullDown SAA Menu Shell SAA CUA Compliant Dialog Boxed Menu System. See full description on page 99. Product: Renamer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.01 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: RENDD101.ZIP on BBSs; RENDD1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 13k Description: Renames directories, quick & easy. Eliminates need to create a new directory, copy files from old directory, delete the old files, then delete the old directory. Works even on full disks. Product: Renamer/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.01 (07-07-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: RENDO101.ZIP on BBSs; REND01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 14k Description: Renames directories, quick & easy from the command line. Eliminates need to create new directory, copy files from old directory, delete old files, then delete the old directory. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 23 Product: SLIM Transparent File Compression System. See full description on page 36. Product: SST: the Supersonic Search Tool Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Keith Ledbetter, 804-674-0780 Registration: $15.00 Version: 5.2b (05-12-91) User benefits: Registered users receive a BRAND utility to embed their name into all future versions and free voice support. Look for: SST_52B.ZIP on BBSs (call 804-790-1675 to download it at no charge); SST52B.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; SST_52B.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 50k Description: The "grand-daddy" of all file-finders, this program has been around since 1988 (previously named simply "WhereIs") and is regularly being upgraded to keep up with the times (and ahead of the competition). SST supports searching within all major archive formats, regular-expression ("grep") searching on both filename and 4DOS descriptions, size ranges, date ranges, verified deletion, duplicate file searching, command execution on found files, and too many other features to list. Network compatible. Product: TreeTop Hard Disk File and Directory Manager. See full description on page 103. Product: XDIR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: XD Systems, 703-821-3215 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.05 (03-09-91) User benefits: Disk and printed manual; telephone and CIS support; utilities for registered users automate inclusion of comments in ZIP files (XDZIP/ZDUNZIP), and keep track of the number of times your files are accessed and the day of last use(XDCOUNT/XDUPDATE). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XDIR30.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 58k Description: A commented directory utility that replaces the DOS DIR command. You can attach a descriptive comment of up to 65 characters to each file. The comment will appear in the directory display. Makes sure that comments will stay with your files when you COPY, RENAME or MOVE them. Can RUN programs from the directory list and supports executable extensions, automatically recognizing the appropriate application to launch for each selected file. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 24 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities Product: Disk DUP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $25.00 Version: 5.9a (11-08-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited technical support, product discounts. Look for: DUP59A.EXE on BBSs; DUP59.EXE in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 75k Description: Speeds the duplication of disks. Master images are stored on hard drive, but data compression saves valuable space. Copies can be produced at lightning speed. Multi-disk option for up to ten drives at once! Disks can be serialized at your option. Many options, excellent user interface, full status screen. Very powerful, yet easy to use! If you need to make multiple copies of disks, DUP will make it quick and easy. Product: Disk Manager (CUDM) Disk Catalog system. See full description on page 10. Product: DISKLIST Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Gulf Sierra, 301-460-0354 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.10 (04-24-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DISKLI21.ZIP on BBSs (call 202-547-2008 to download it at no charge); DSKL21.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 134k Description: Produces diskette covers with the directory contents for 5.25 inch, 3.5 inch, and hard disks. DISKLIST reads all subdirectories. Displays on the printer, screen or a file. Select from 33 formats that print from one to six columns of file names with options to include date, time and file size. Select the type of frame lines, IBM or ASCII. File names can be sorted. File names in ZIP, ARC, PAK, ZOO, and LHZ can optionally be displayed. Many more customizing features. For all printers. Product: DiZk4D st The 1 DiZk Catalog & Label System For 4DOS. See full description on page 11. Product: DJ-SLEEVE [***] Print storage sleeves for floppies on Deskjet. See full description on page 51. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 25 Product: Dupes Finds duplicate/empty files & empty dirs. See full description on page 27. Product: Easy Format Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Falk Data Systems, 915-584-7670 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.20 (11-30-90) User benefits: Bound printed manual, Bonus Disk Set, free technical support, 60 day money back guarantee, free CompuServe Introductory Membership, and discounts on other products and publications. Look for: EZF32*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; EZF32*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 308k Description: Gives you complete control over every detail of the format process - four disk testing levels, six bad spot marking options, volume labels, custom boot messages, and more. Four programs including a DESQview-specific version for formating in the background under DESQview. Three languages - English, German and Spanish. Fully customizable. Comments from reviews: "The Most Versatile Disk Formatter in the World!" "On a scale of 1 to 10, the Easy Format package rates at least an 11!" Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 16. Product: FBNCAT Disk Catalog Manager. See full description on page 11. Product: FormGen Utility Pak #1 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Author: FormGen Corp., 416-857-4141 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.01 (10-30-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, unlimited technical support, product discounts. Look for: UPAK1.EXE on BBSs; UPAK.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 146k Description: 12 excellent utilities! QCOPY fast single drive copy, makes multiple copies, no swapping SERA secure file erase *** MEETS DOD STANDARDS *** DUMP high performance hex dump ENCRYPT/DECRYPT fast and very secure file encryption FEED/EJECT TSR page eject Chapter 2, "Utilities" 26 GDAY your morning smile SEARCH/GLOBAL multifile search/replacement LOCASE converts files to lower case ZIPPROC automated file processing TIMESYNC sets your system clock to time standard Product: Lite Format Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Falk Data Systems, 915-584-7670 Registration: $14.95 Version: 1.20 (03-15-91) User benefits: Current version on disk, Bonus Disk, free technical support, 60 money back guarantee, Free CompuServe Introductory Membership, Discounts on other products and publications. Look for: LTFORMAT.ZIP on BBSs; LTFRMT.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 80k Description: A subset of the larger Easy Format package. Two small, fast programs (written in assembly language) to format floppy diskettes. Includes a DESQview-specific program for formatting in the background under DESQview. The DESQview version requires less than 18K bytes of memory for its small DESQview window. Both programs handle all common diskette/drive combinations. Marks bad spots like the standard DOS format program. Includes a quick option to wipe a disk clean without checking for bad spots. Product: MAXI Form Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 360k/720k/1.2meg/1.44meg floppy drive. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.7 (02-14-92) User benefits: Technical support plus upgrades for 60 days. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MAXI*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; MAXI*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 71k Description: A floppy disk formatting program that gives more space on a disk: 360k disks are expanded to 420k, 720 becomes 800k, 1.2 meg becomes 1.4 meg and 1.44 meg is boosted to 1.6 meg. The disks are user transparent to DOS version 3.20 or later and can be used interchangeably with normal DOS disks. Product: OMNIDiZk DiZk Cataloging And Labeling System. See full description on page 12. Product: PDEL Safe/Precise DOS delete. Extensive features. See full description on page 20. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 27 Product: PS-SLEEVE [***] PostScript floppy storage sleeve printer. See full description on page 59. Product: SLIM Transparent File Compression System. See full description on page 36. 2.2 File utilities Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. Product: Changer/2 Changes files without word a processor. See full description on page 276. Product: dBF-View DBF File viewer plus other usefull Utilities. See full description on page 150. Product: Directory-Manifest DOS Utility/shell. See full description on page 7. Product: Dupes Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 3.10 (01-11-92) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: DUPED310.EXE on BBSs; DUPE31.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 29k Description: Lets you recover wasted disk space by finding duplicate files, empty files & empty directories. Options to check multiple drives or multiple diskettes, to restrict checks to certain directories, to exempt one or more directories from checking, to delete duplicates as they're found, & consider files duplicates only if size & date/time stamps match. Supports international date/time/number formats. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 28 Product: FileFinder [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Optionally uses LIST, QEDIT, Shez, and word processor. Author: California Software Design Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.8 (04-01-92) User benefits: Unlimited BBS/CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: FFF38.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-528-2261 to download it at no charge); FFF38.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; FFF38.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 103k Description: Helps you find files on any hard disk attached to your PC, including network attached drives. Numerous search options are available, including the ability to search for files using an expanded wild card specification. I.E. *PRO* will find all files that have the letters PRO anywhere in the file name. A command line version and a full screen version are both included. The full screen version will, search for duplicate files, allow you to launch programs, plus much more. Product: Filer! [***] Visual File Management for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Product: FOURU Four Handy Utilities. See full description on page 8. Product: JDIR [***] 4 Across Alphabetical Directory List. See full description on page 18. Product: LK4.EXE File Finder. See full description on page 18. Product: Mover Moves file between directories & disks. See full description on page 8. Product: PATTR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.5 (12-26-90) User benefits: Newest version and future updates. Look for: PATTR15.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PATTR.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 25k Description: Sets DOS attributes for one or more files. Can process one or more directories with a single command and advanced file selection capabilities are provided. It is commonly used to set or reset the DOS archive flag to cause or prevent files Chapter 2, "Utilities" 29 from becing processed by your favorite backup utility. Part of the Patriquin Utilities. Product: PrintPlus File and printer utility. See full description on page 45. Product: TextCon Smart ASCII carriage return removal, cleanup. See full description on page 129. 2.2.1 Backup/restore Product: Backup Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.05 (06-16-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: BACKD205.ZIP on BBSs; BACKD2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 23k Description: Fast, intelligent file backups. Copies files which don't exist on the target drive, or whose date-time stamps are more recent than target files. Options to clear archive bits, check volume labels & backup from multiple directories. Product: Backup/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.01 (07-07-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: BACKO101.ZIP on BBSs; BACK01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 22k Description: Fast, intelligent file backups. Copies only files which don't exist on target drive, or whose date-time stamps are more recent than target files. Options to clear archive bit, check volume labels & backup from multiple directories. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 30 Product: BakupWiz Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk, floppy drive. Author: PCX, 619-259-9797 Registration: $59.00 Version: 3.29fl (01-03-92) User benefits: Printed manual/disk; unlimited phone/FAX/BBS support; BETA tester eligibility; notification on upcoming updates. Look for: BWIZ.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-481-6479 to download it at no charge); BWIZ.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 144k Description: Quick & reliable: speeds greater than 2 megabytes per minute. Flexible: back up all files, any files you select, or any changed files. Network support: NetWare 286 and 386 including Apple File Protocol are supported. Directory and file access privileges and binderies are backed up while users are still logged onto the system. Secure: uses a password system to shield your data. Easy to use: pull-down menus, helplines, and message windows. Product: DirBack Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.6 (01-21-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: DIRBACK.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 140k Description: Makes daily disk backups a breeze. A few minutes a day keeps your backups ready to restore your hard drive on a moments notice. You only need to update the disks you know have changed. You put the floppy in a drive and select pdate. Even complex directory structures are handled automatically. It never writes an older file on top of a newer version and only spends time copying files that are new or have changed. Also checks system file integrity at startup, and more. Product: Director Displays & records disk directory structure. See full description on page 14. Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 16. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 31 Product: FLEXIBAK Plus [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard Disk. Author: Nildram Software, 708-397-1221 Registration: $59.00 Version: 2.01 (03-11-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, lifetime phone/mail/ BBS/CompuServe support, inexpensive upgrades. Look for: FLEXP201.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge); FP201.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: The Ultimate Hard Disk Backup System For PCs Today. Features include a unique filing method that gives far better file management capabilities than other backup systems. This also means that you only ever have to take a full backup once! Includes inbuilt file compression, selective backups, support for multiple hard disks (up to 20), and a handy backup reminder alarm system. Unique among hard disk backup systems because it looks after you. Product: LambChop Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 128k RAM, hard disk, floppy drive. Author: LambWare, 813-525-3162 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.02 (01-21-92) User benefits: Master disks, 90 days support. Look for: LAMBCHOP.ZIP on BBSs; LAMCHP.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 175k Description: Absolutely the finest file chopping system available. If you need to move big files from one machine to another with methods much slicker than what's available, LambChop is for you. Features: FASTer than xcopy, compression, error checking, drop to DOS between disks, operates from the DOS command line or a pull down menu system, directly access files when UnChopping, restores file attributes and time, available memory is your only limit! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 32 Product: Mass-Store Copy Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hard disk; one removable disk drive. Author: Informative Technologies, 202-675-4528 Registration: $59.00 Version: 2.6 (04-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual with disk; one year of Phone/FAX/ mail/Email/BBS support;Certificate for $7 off a subscription to Shareware Magazine; free CompuServe Membership. Look for: MSCOPY??.ZIP on BBSs (call 301-596-1180 to download it at no charge); MSC??.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 145k Description: "Make copies of optical disks while using only one optical drive!" Make backup copies of: * Bernoulli Box disks * Erasable Optical * "Super Floppies" * WORM Disks * Removable/Portable hard drives Backup copies of disks can be made while using only one removable disk drive (No need to buy a second drive.). Copies any size removable DOS disk, regardless of the available hard disk space. Files larger than your hard drive can be copied. Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: PAK Archiver, reads and writes PAK, ARC, ZIP. See full description on page 35. Product: PCOPY COPY/MOVE files with all popular options. See full description on page 20. Product: Point & Shoot Backup/Restore Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, 320k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (10-01-90) User benefits: Disk with latest version, manual, free support and update notices. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PASBR2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 90k Description: Backup up to 1MB per minute! Provides safe, quick backups of hard disk files to floppy disks, and efficient restoration of backup disks to hard disk. Features include automatic disk formatting, extensive error checking, up to 10 user-defined backup configurations, multiple subdirectory definitions with or without trailing directories, optional disk formatting, file Chapter 2, "Utilities" 33 compression, and pattern matched file searches. Restore to another drive or directory and select individual files. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. Product: Stamper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.11 (01-01-92) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: STAMD111.EXE on BBSs. Download size: 10k Description: Changes file date/time stamps. Great for programmers who want to manipulate MAKE programs. Also useful when using hard disk backup programs that use file date/time stamps. 2.2.2 Encryption & security See also: Utilities, Security programs (page 106). Product: Attribution Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.12 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: ATTRD112.ZIP on BBSs; ATTRD1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 16k Description: Changes or displays file or directory attributes (hidden, system, read only & archive). Protects software & data from accidental (or malicious) modification or deletion. Can also hide sensitive directories & files. Product: Except Temporarily protect files. See full description on page 73. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 34 Product: FILE PATCH Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-89) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FILEPA.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; FILEPATC.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 90k Description: An excellent file manipulation program providing the ability at the byte level, and in ASCII or HEX, for on screen viewing, dumping to the printer, modifying, creating, or extracting all or portions of any file up to 10 megabytes in size. Easy to use and powerful. A must for programmers, Information Centers, PC consultants, etc. Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: FormGen Utility Pak #1 Super useful DOS utility kit. See full description on page 25. Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Disaster-prevention/data-protection system. See full description on page 106. Product: Professional Master Key Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full description on page 20. Product: Shredder/2 Securely erases files. See full description on page 107. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. Product: Utility_Belt .BAT file enhancements. See full description on page 68. 2.2.3 File archivers Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Includes 4DOS file descriptions in ZIP files. See full description on page 112. Product: Directory Freedom Compact file manager and application launcher. See full description on page 7. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 35 Product: FLEXIBAK Plus [***] Flexible Hard Disk Backup System. See full description on page 30. Product: LambChop Chop & Unchop files across multiple drives. See full description on page 31. Product: OffLoad Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk, one floppy drive. Author: FBN Software, 408-446-9039 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.1 (03-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual and latest version on disk, pre- printed labels for your archive disks, beta test new versions. Look for: OFLOD*.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; OFLOD*.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 370k Description: Offload is a new concept. It is not a general purpose archive such as PKZIP. OffLoad and its associated utilities allow you to identify files that really do not need to be on your hard disk, compress them and move them off to floppies. It maintains a catalog to allow you to track and restore any file from the archive automatically. Think of it as file manager, archiver, and disk cataloger all in one. It will let you free up hard disk space and maintain control of your files. Product: PAK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: NoGate Consulting, 616-530-9950 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.51 (10-08-90) User benefits: Free BBS and phone support, mailed notice of new versions. Look for: PAK251.EXE on BBSs (call 616-530-3392 to download it at no charge); PAK251.EXE in IBMNEW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; PAK251.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 100k Description: * Reads and writes PAK, ARC, and ZIP files * Easily convert from any format to any other * Create royalty-free self-extracting archives * Full path support in self-extracting archives * Fast updates via the NoGate BBS * Unlimited comment size * File sorting by name, date, extension, or length * Extremely flexible interface - customize to suit your needs * Windowed full-screen edition available * Programmer's toolkit adds compression to your programs Chapter 2, "Utilities" 36 Product: PMZIP Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP. Author: Nico Mak Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.00 (01-14-91) User benefits: Master disks, CompuServe/BIX/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PMZIP.ZIP in IBMOS2 forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: An OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell featuring v/ Point and click SAA/CUA compliant interface for adding, deleting, extracting, and viewing members of a ZIP file v/ Multi-selection list box with the names, sizes, and date/ time stamps of files in a ZIP file (double-click on a file to view it) v/ Extensive online hypertext help/documentation v/ Easy installation v/ All options can be saved and restored v/ Support for File Manager Drag and Drop interface Product: QFiler Simple, powerful with 2 side-by-side windows. See full description on page 103. Product: Shez [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. LIST program and one or more compression programs: PKZIP, LHA, ARJ, ZOO, or PAK. Author: California Software Design Registration: $39.00 Version: 7.0 (03-30-92) User benefits: Master disks, unlimited BBS/CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: SHEZ70.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-538-8710 to download it at no charge); SHEZ70.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; SHEZ70.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 189k Description: A program shell designed to make working with compressed files a much eaiser task. Can handle ZIP, ARC, ZOO, LZH, PAK, AND ARJ compressed files. The user can use drop down menus to manage their compressed files, or built in hotkeys can be used for the more advanced user. Provides built-in context sensitive help for all functions, and provides a common interface to all of the supported compressed file formats. You can view, create, modify, convert, virus-check, and much more. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 37 Product: SLIM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Dominic Herity Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.10 (02-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Upgrade to current version. Special Offer on further upgrades. Application Support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SLIM11.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 38k Description: A powerful file compressor with RAM resident transparent expander, which gives painless access to compressed files. This is done by intercepting DOS calls, allowing applications to read compressed files just as before. So there is no need to worry about technicalities like archives. Just add the command 'SLIM ON' to AUTOEXEC.BAT and forget it. Over half of SLIM Ver 1.00/1.01 users who answered a questionnaire said it let them postpone or cancel a hard disk upgrade. Product: WinZip Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP and/ or LHA. Author: Nico Mak Registration: $29.00 Version: 3.00 (12-17-92) User benefits: Master disks, CompuServe/BIX/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: WINZIP*.ZIP on BBSs; WINZIP.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 96k Description: Windows ZIP/LZH/SFX/ARC shell featuring an intuitive point and click interface. View, Run, Extract, Add, and Delete files in archives. Includes configurable Virus Scanning support. The main window contains a tool bar and sortable scrollable list of files in an archive. Double click in the list to view a file with the appropriate application. Features extensive help and easy installation. Optionally creates temporary Program Manager group with icons for each file in an archive. Product: ZiPaper Randomly select Wallpaper - store compressed! See full description on page 317. 2.2.4 File comparison Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 38 Product: FCOMP [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Gamma Software, 303-667-9960 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.01 (01-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: FCOMP101.ZIP on BBSs; FCOMP1.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; FCOMP101.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 112k Description: Compares 2 text files and displays their differences. It is fast, friendly and easy to use. This program is especially useful to programmers who want to identify changes made in a source file from one version to the next. It can operate in batch or interactive mode. Interactive mode features a windows- like file selection menu and a scrollable display of the comparison. Comparison menu options include: locate next diff, print and save to file. Mouse, EGA 43/VGA 50 line modes supported. Product: SHERLOCK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Gulf Sierra, 301-460-0354 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.60 (07-04-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: SHERLK26.ZIP on BBSs (call 202-547-2008 to download it at no charge); SRLK26.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 121k Description: A text comparison utility, compares two ASCII files line by line. Displays five lines from each file in separate windows. You may scroll either or both files passed the mismatch to put them in sync and continue. Either file can be automatically scanned to locate a line matching the line selected in the other file. Contains features for searching, jumping around the files and copying lines to a printer. This is a tool for programmers and writers. 2.2.5 File conversion See also: Writing applications, File format translators (page 128); Database applications, File format translators (page 147); Communications, File format translators (page 167); Finances, File format translators (page 229); Graphics, File format translators (page 311). Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 39 Product: TDisplay [***] Needs: Unknown. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $39.00 Version: 1.2 (02-03-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TDSP12.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; TDSP12.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 76k Description: Converts ASCII text to self-displaying .EXE file. Prints at the touch of a hot-key. User can control background color, up to 4 text colors per file, border type (or none), margins. Unlimited file size; scrolling and word-wrap; user key prompt line. Optional password protection. 2.2.6 File viewers See also: Writing applications (page 116). Product: Browse/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.1 or better. Author: Wolf Software Design, 619-292-7706 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.34 (07-26-91) User benefits: Copy of current version, one free upgrade and notice of future upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BROWSE.ARC in IBMOS2 forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: This OS/2 Presentation Manager file viewer displays files of any size in ASCII or hexadecimal format with both horizontal and vertical scrolling. The file, or selected portions of it, can be copied to the Presentation Manager clipboard or output to a printer. The search feature locates words or phrases and displays them in context. User options include a choice of display fonts and sizes, line numbering, tab stop intervals and printer controls. Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Product: TDisplay [***] Creates Customized Self-Displaying Text Files. See full description on page 38. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 40 Product: Technical Editor DOS/OS2 Programmers/Text editor (VIRTUAL). See full description on page 120. 2.3 Hardware utilities 2.3.1 CPU & memory utilities Product: AutoCon [***] Autoexec/Config reconfiguration manager. See full description on page 69. Product: dBF-View DBF File viewer plus other usefull Utilities. See full description on page 150. Product: HiMOVE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 286 NEAT CHIPSet or NEATsx CHIPSet or AT/386 CHIPSet or other upper memory hardware. Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik Registration: $40.00 Version: 2.14 (11-01-90) User benefits: current disk, printed manual, six month free support, notification of next upgrade. Look for: HIMOV???.* on BBSs; MOV*.* in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 115k Description: Uses the shadow RAM of Computers with NEAT-Chipset (Chips & Technologies) to load device drivers and resident programs into unused areas of the upper memory area. Easy installation and configuration. No editing of AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS files. Product: Nifty James' RAM Disk Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EMS or XMS memory. Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.40 (01-01-91) User benefits: Upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJRAMD.LZH in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 20k Description: A RAM Disk for IBM computers having EMS or XMS memory. The program can be configured to provide disks greater than four megabytes, unlike many other programs. NJRAMD is very fast, outpacing both RAMDRIVE and VIDSK from Microsoft. It is also very small -- requiring less than 700 bytes of DOS memory. Of course, the RAM Disk takes up as much memory as you configure it to. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 41 Product: PC-INFO Displays snapshot of system HW, SW & mem.dev. See full description on page 71. Product: SWAPDOS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.00 (02-01-90) User benefits: Printed Manual and Diskette. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWAPDS.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Lets you switch from one large application to another, keeping your place in one while workingin the other. For example, you can have Microsoft Word swapped to EMS or disk, while you are looking at a Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet. 2.3.2 Keyboard utilities Product: BATUTIL Batch Enhancement Language. See full description on page 63. Product: Newkey Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: FAB Software, 508-358-6357 Registration: $43.00 Version: 5.4 (06-21-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NEWKEY.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 190k Description: A keyboard macro processor which, besides allowing you to automate repetitive command sequences, provides a shorthand mode, display macros, menu macros, screen saver, extended keyboard buffer, cursor speedup without overrun, cut & paste, a full-featured macro editor, support for EMS, and many more features. This latest version adds if functions to test the screen and a print screen function. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 42 Product: STACKEY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CTRLALT Associates Registration: $49.00 Version: 4.0 (12-23-91) User benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SKEY??.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 360k Description: Has the basic function of stacking keystrokes. It uses English like F1 for the F1 key rather than cryptic hex codes. It includes simulated pressing of lock keys, shifts, support for Carousel, Desqview and hotkey/screen reading script control. PC Magazine called it the 'ultimate batch enhancer' and PC World and PC Computing included it in "Best of.." articles. Version 4.0 has a keyboard recorder and more script control, including branching on hotkeys and screen strings. 2.3.3 Screen utilities Product: BLANK-IT [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-658-4632 Registration: $15.00 Version: 5.1a (03-02-92) User benefits: BBS/newsletter support, upgrades. Look for: BLANK51A.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-658-3465 to download it at no charge); BLANK5.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; BLANK51A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 57k Description: Blacks out the computer display after a certain "time out" period so that the computer screen won't become burned in. Burn in is NOT uncommon and can destroy a monitor. BLANK-IT contains several advanced features such as a quick blank "hot key" ("Boss key"), the ability to enable/disable itself while it's loaded, and much more. Works with all monitors, and is compatible with Windows! Smaller and faster than the rest with more features and excellent support! Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: PBWindows Wonderful Popup windows for PB. See full description on page 262. Product: Quilt [***] Create intriguing patterns/scrn saver option. See full description on page 316. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 43 Product: Swap! [***] Instant DOS Shell for Ventura Publisher Gem. See full description on page 127. Product: Utility_Belt .BAT file enhancements. See full description on page 68. 2.3.3.1 EGA/VGA Product: RIE - Rimrock Icon Editor Editor for creating custom EGA/VGA text icons. See full description on page 274. 2.3.4 286/386/486 utilities Product: HiMOVE Upper Memory Manager. See full description on page 40. Product: LiteSPM Capture serial port data in the background. See full description on page 115. 2.4 Printer utilities See also: Utilities, System Utilities, Screen capture (page 72); Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 142). Product: ACCU Music Printer Prints out sheet music, transposes, etc. See full description on page 346. Product: Badge-O-Magic LaserJet Nametags Using Any dBASE III File. See full description on page 53. Product: DISK SPOOL II Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Budget Software Company, 303-695 9095 Registration: $44.00 Version: 4.00 (06-27-91) User benefits: Full tech support; printed manual; latest version; mailing list; Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DS.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 30k Description: A valuable utility for virtually every computer installation. It enhances all printing/plotting/graphics applications by allowing all printing functions to occur in the background. Furthermore, you control how data is printed, when it is printer, and where it is printed...all by means of a sophisticated pop-up menu. Advanced features: Chapter 2, "Utilities" 44 * use of Extended and/or Expanded memory * ability to load multiple copies for driving multiple printers Product: Plot-Line Command line HP-GL background file plotter. See full description on page 253. Product: Print-it [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Cybernetic Software, 708-677-8358 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (01-11-90) User benefits: Master disks, source code. Look for: PRTIT10.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-764 0591 to download it at no charge). Download size: 8k Description: Takes an ASCII file and print it one record per line, with wrap, if the line is too long. It will number the lines. At the top of each page of the print-out is the file name and page number. Product: PrintCAD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 400k of EMS or XMS memory. Author: Ravitz Software Inc., 606-268-4223 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.10 (12-16-91) User benefits: Mail and BBS support, printed manual and current disk. Look for: PCAD.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PCAD.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 76k Description: Provides a printer driver for AutoCAD, AutoSketch, GenCADD, Draft Choice, PC-Draft-CAD, and other IBM/DOS CAD packages. It prints directly from CAD software via the ADI or HP-GL pen plotter driver. Supports Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, HP LaserJet, DeskJet, and PaintJet, Canon LBP and BJ printers, IBM ExecJet, LaserPrinter, and Quietwriters, and PostScript. User selectable pen width, shading, color, and paper size, magnification, etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 45 Product: PrintGL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Ravitz Software Inc., 606-268-4223 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.22 (12-16-91) User benefits: Mail and BBS support, printed manual and current disk. Look for: PRINTGL.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PRNTGL.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 106k Description: A pen plotter emulator for IBM/DOS systems. It prints or displays HP-GL (7475, 17440) files on Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, HP Laserjet, Deskjet, and PaintJet, IBM ExecJet, Quietwriters, and LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC printers, Kodak Color 4, PostScript printers, CGA, EGA, VGA, and HGC displays, and outputs .PCX and .IMG files. User selectable pen width, color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. Product: PrintPlus Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Lambert Klein, 708-397-1221 Registration: $23.95 Version: 6.0 (01-01-92) User benefits: Master disks, printed manual, utilities. Voice/ mail/BBS support. Look for: P6.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge); P6.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; P6.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 73k Description: A menu driven, mouse supported utility program. Tag and Print, copy, move and delete files. Maintainence utilities. Paper saving options. Prints Line numbers, Select pages, headers. Adjustable margins and page lenght. Can tag files for independed number of copies for each file. Can redirect to an ASCII file. Features to tweek the output such as, Smart mode, left space trim, strip line feeds within paragraphs. Powerful, yet easy and very convenient to use. Continuous and single sheets. Product: Rubicon Publisher Full-Featured Typesetter With Fonts. See full description on page 127. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 46 Product: TSR Download Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet printer, or HP DeskJet printer with RAM cartridge. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $45.00 Version: 2.9b (05-20-91) User benefits: Perfect bound manual, telephone support, FONTCAT utility. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TSRDL*.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Memory resident soft font manager for LaserJet and DeskJet printers locates fonts automatically and displays them in English. Compresses LaserJet soft fonts to 1/6 their normal size. Pops up over any application program to allow easy font control. It even remembers what fonts are in your printer. Select or delete fonts, control line spacing plus much more. Requires 7K of RAM as a TSR or works from the command line. Full DOS & Windows 3.0 support. New scalable font support. 2.4.1 Printer control Product: DMP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: DMP Software, 415-341-2702 Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.05 (01-15-91) User benefits: Support by CompuServe, mail & phone. Next update free. Look for: DMP*.* on BBSs; DMPLZH.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: Very versatile printer driver/spooler. Spool to Expanded, Extended, HMA and/or system memory and/or disk. Serial or parallel printer or print to disk file. Fast spooling and output for all types of printers including Laser, dot-matrix, etc. Optional character conversions, many other features. Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Translate IBM/Epson FX print to HP LaserJet. See full description on page 54. Product: ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities Soft fonts, printer drivers, + utilities. See full description on page 51. Product: ESF's European DeskJet Fonts Soft fonts to print western European lang. See full description on page 51. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 47 Product: ESF's European LaserJet Fonts Soft fonts to print Western European lang. See full description on page 55. Product: ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util. Soft fonts, printer drivers, & utilities. See full description on page 55. Product: FormGen Utility Pak #1 Super useful DOS utility kit. See full description on page 25. Product: JetPilot LaserJet Control Control LJ, Select Fonts, Print Envelopes. See full description on page 56. Product: LASR-MAN Laser printer utility for multi-pages/sheet. See full description on page 57. Product: LQ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 9-pin dot matrix printer. Author: Granny's Old-Fashioned Software, 704-264-6906 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.35 (10-01-90) User benefits: Current disk & manual, update disk, technical support, commissions. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LQ235.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 240k Description: Lets you obtains near-letter quality from 9-pin dot-matrix printers in a variety of fonts. The program works invisibly with your word processor so you can continue to use familiar commands for print options such as emphasized, underline, italics, etc. Changing fonts can be done by inserting codes or by using LQ's pop-up window. Cs customized spooler handles printing tasks efficiently in the background. Also included: Font editor, banner printer, letterhead editor. Product: LQMATRIX Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 49. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 48 Product: PPRINT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 5.3 (04-29-91) User benefits: Latest version, BBS access, and updates. $45 for package of 8 utilities with bound manual. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: PPRINT53.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PPRINT.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; PPRINT53.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 85k Description: A great ASCII file printing tool providing extensive file selection and formatting. It uses printer definition files to support any printer. Specify print size, margins, headings, footings, line numbering, and even data selection. Print two pages per piece of paper on a laser printer. Scans a directory to select multiple files to print. Set lines per page and cols per line. Featured in Dr. File Finder's Guide to Shareware. Product: PrinterBUDDY [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Lenard Dean Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.01 (03-29-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: PB201.EXE on BBSs (call 403-280-4938 to download it at no charge); PB201.EXE in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; PB201.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 48k Description: A utility that allows you to configure ANY type of printer using the printer's built-in commands and formatting codes. Easy to use yet very powerful. You can select printer configurations from a menu list or from the command line (useful in batch files). Completely customizable. In the TSR version, you can even define your own hot key and specify how the TSR will load into memory (ie. conventional, swap-to-EMS, or swap-to-disk). Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Morton Utilities, 619-347-7563 Registration: $22.95 Version: 3.4 (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 6 months support. Look for: ZC34.EXE on BBSs (call 203-634-0370 to download it at no charge); ZC34.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Select fonts, reset printer, change margins and anything else your printer is capable of doing. Use as TSR or stand-alone. Supports all printers. Drivers included for all popular printers. Drivers can be created or customized by user. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 49 Supports LPT1 to LPT3, COM1 to COM4. Will enter control codes inside your application such as WordPerfect or Lotus 1-2-3. Very customizable. 2.4.2 Bar codes Product: GRAB Plus(r) Envelope Addressor & Database. See full description on page 60. Product: GRAB Plus(r) for Windows Windows Envelope Printing Utility. See full description on page 60. Product: PrintEnvelope [***] Complete mail addressing system for Windows. See full description on page 61. 2.4.3 Printer specific Product: Citizen [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Citizen MSP or Tribute printer, 360k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.02 (01-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, 900-number phone support, CIS support, upgrade notices. Look for: CITI*.ZIP on BBSs; CTZN*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: This menu-driven utility lets you control the fonts on your Citizen MSP or Tribute printer. You can also print small text files and type envelopes from the program. 2.4.3.1 Epson Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Translate IBM/Epson FX print to HP LaserJet. See full description on page 54. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 50 Product: LQMATRIX Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Epson LQ printer. Author: Jimmy Paris Software, 804-295-5496 Registration: $19.50 Version: 4.3 (03-15-91) User benefits: Letter and Phone support without time limit. Printed documentation and special prices on upgrades. Look for: LQMTX43*.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 300k Description: Provides a user friendly environment for designing fonts for the LQ family of dot matrix printers. It comes supplied with over forty ready made fonts including Script, Italics, Cyrillic, Greek, Large Type, and very attractive fonts especially designed by talented graphic designers. The documentation includes instructions for using the fonts with various word processors including Word Perfect, PCWrite, and Word. Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Send control codes to printer(s). Customizabl. See full description on page 48. 2.4.3.2 HP DeskJet Product: 4Print Paper saving utility for LaserJets & DeskJets. See full description on page 52. Product: 4Shell for Windows Runs 4Print and 4Book under Windows. See full description on page 53. Product: BOOKLET PC Booklet printing utility. See full description on page 53. Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN PC Booklet printing utility. See full description on page 54. Product: DJ-CHECK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP DeskJet series printer, any size checks. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 1.01 (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, one year CompuServe/mail support. Look for: DJCHEK.ZIP on BBSs; DJCHEK.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; DJCHEK.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 60k Description: Print any size checks (personal or business) using any DeskJet printer. Fully configurable for perfect printing placement on any size check. Keeps a record on disk or each check you print, and keeps a running balance as you print checks. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 51 Product: DJ-LOPE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP DeskJet printer. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 3.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: One year mail/CIS support, printed manual. Look for: DJLOPE.ZIP on BBSs; DJLOPE.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; DJLOPE.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 65k Description: Print envelopes on the DeskJet family of printers on the fly or from multiple databases of up to 250 adresses each. Supports internal and cartridge fonts. Toggle return address on or off, search, add, delete records. Supports internal and font cartridges, prints to LPT1, 2 or 3. Easy-to-use menu driven interface. Product: DJ-SLEEVE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP DeskJet printer. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: One year mail/CIS support, printed manual. Look for: SLEEVE.ZIP on BBSs; SLEEVE.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; SLEEVE.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 25k Description: Just slip a floppy disk in Drive A or Drive B, load this easy- to-use program, and in just seconds your DeskJet will print out a sleeve template containing the names of all the files (date and size for each file, too). Just cut it out, fold back the flaps and tape or glue, and you have a storage sleeve for your 51/4" & 31/2" disks. Product: ESF's DeskJet Fonts & Utilities Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP DeskJet printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.5 (07-10-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DJFNT5.ZIP in HP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Collection of 18 soft fonts for HP DeskJet printers. (All 3 models.) Printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, PC Write, and Windows 3.0. Fonts include Helv & Roman 10 & 12 point medium/bold/italic, Script & Old English 8 & 10 point, Symbols 24 point, and Square 10 point 10 pitch. Utility programs for downloading and printing sample pages. Easy to use INSTALL program and new tutorial on soft fonts. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 52 Product: ESF's European DeskJet Fonts Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP DeskJet printer with RAM cartridge. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.0 (07-10-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EDFNT1.ZIP in HP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Description: A collection of 12 soft fonts that print in almost any western European language, including English, German, French, & Spanish. Includes Roman, Helv, and Garamond in 12 point m/b/i + 18 point bold all with the PC-8 symbol set. Also has utilities for downloading and sample page printing. Printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, and Windows are included. Now with easy install program and tutorial on soft fonts. Product: LASR-MAN Laser printer utility for multi-pages/sheet. See full description on page 57. Product: TSR Download Soft font manager for LaserJet & DeskJets. See full description on page 45. Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Send control codes to printer(s). Customizabl. See full description on page 48. 2.4.3.3 HP LaserJet Product: 4Print Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 200k RAM; HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Korenthal Associates, Inc., 212-242-1790 Registration: $49.95 Version: 4.1 (08-15-91) User benefits: Typeset illustrated manual, 4FOLD and KAZAP companion utilities, free technical support, and notification of major upgrades. Look for: 4PR410.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-837-3236 to download it at no charge); 4PR410.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; 4PR410.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 240k Description: Prints 2 or 3 fully readable pages of text on each sheet of paper using your LaserJet's or DeskJet's landscape (sideways) printing capability. Can print on both sides of the page to yield 4, 6, or even more pages of text per sheet. Perfect for program listings and documentation; can print one wide column for spreadsheet and database reports. Includes 4Book for Chapter 2, "Utilities" 53 creating handsome booklets. Supports A4 paper. "Definitely worth adding to your printer toolbox," says PC Magazine (3/27/90). Product: 4Shell for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 4Print and 4Book from Korenthal Associates. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (08-21-91) User benefits: One year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: 4SHELL.ZIP on BBSs; 4SHELL.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; 4SHELL.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 75k Description: This Windows 3.0 program will allow you to use the popular LaserJet and DeskJet utilities, 4Print and 4Book, under Windows. You *must* download the file 4PR410.ZIP (from Korenthal Associates) in order to use this program. 4Shell will allow you to select the options and build a "configuration" for both 4Print and 4Book and save the options as your default. Product: Badge-O-Magic Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. HP LaserJet+ printer. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.2 (07-10-89) User benefits: Next version free plus 90 days free support by phone/mail/BBS. Badge supplies also available to registered users at discounted prices. Look for: BADGE12.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); BADG11.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; BADGE12.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 360k Description: Introducing a convenient, easy-to-use and affordable way to prepare name tags for conventions, meetings, and social gatherings. Using virtually any PC with a LaserJet II-compat. printer, you now can quickly generate easy-to-read name tags. Six custom soft fonts areincluded with the software ranging in size from 10 to 40 points. Includes a dBASE compatible file manager to manipulate your data bases for printing. Label template makes it easy to buy label stock from any printer. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 54 Product: BOOKLET Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.6 (10-23-91) User benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLT36.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); BOOKLT.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 50k Description: Creates PC Booklet sized documents from full page documents. Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed "half size" on the right and left halves of both sides of the sheet turned sideways. Handles A4, LETTER, LEGAL, and EXEC paper. Also prints single sided. Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit the reduced size. Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows restart after jams or other printing failures. Command line interface. Product: BOOKLET-SCREEN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Sympathetic Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.3 (10-23-91) User benefits: Master disks, free upgrading. Look for: BOOKLS13.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); BOOKLS.EXE in ZNT:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 125k Description: Creates PC Booklet sized documents from full page documents. Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed "half size" two pages per side of the paper turned sideways. Handles A4, LETTER, LEGAL, and EXEC paper. Also prints single sided. Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit reduced size. Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows restart after jams or other failures. Menu/Screen interface with online help. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 55 Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 6k RAM. Author: Software Co-op, 317-856-6052 Registration: $32.00 Version: 1.0 (08-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, BBS/phone/ mail support, notice of updates. Look for: DMPLAS??.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); DMPLS*.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: Small TSR (6k) captures and translates IBM/Epson FX output for the HP LaserJet. Works with both text and graphics programs (including GRAPHICS.COM). Uses native LaserJet (or compatible) fonts or your softfonts. Optional Courier italic and proportional fonts are also included. Prints at accurate scale (for filling in forms) or slightly reduced vertical spacing to print 66 lines per page. Graphics can also be slightly compressed to fit on the LaserJet's 10" page. Product: ESF's European LaserJet Fonts Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet II printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.0 (05-20-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ELFNT1.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: A collection of 12 soft fonts print in any western European language. They work on any HP LaserJet II or better printer and offer: English, German, French, Spanish, etc. Printer drivers are included for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, Ventura, and Windows 3.0. Utilites are included that will download the fonts and print sample sheets of them. All fonts have the PC-850 symbol set and include: Helv, Roman, & Garamond in 12 point medium/bold/italic + 18 point bold. New tutorial on fonts. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 56 Product: ESF's LaserJet Fonts & Util. Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. HP LaserJet printer. Author: Elfring Soft Fonts, 708-377-3520 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.5 (07-10-91) User benefits: Telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LJFNT4.ZIP in HP forum LIB 4 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Collection of 21 soft fonts for HP LaserJet or compatible printers. Includes printer drivers for WordPerfect 5.0 & 5.1, MS Word 5.X, MS Works, Ventura, & Windows. Utility programs include DOWNLOAD, DISPFONT, & FONTINFO. Fonts include: Helv & Roman 10 & 12 point medium/bold/italic, Helv & Roman 18 point bold, 12 point Century Legal, Script, Flourish, 18 point Broadway & Dingbats, 10 point KeyCaps, 10 point Greek. Easy INSTALL program to unpack fonts and new tutorial on soft fonts. Product: JetPilot LaserJet Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. HP LaserJet II/IID/IIP/III/ IIID/IIISi/IIIP printer. Author: Morton Utilities, 619-347-7563 Registration: $42.95 Version: 1.2 (08-18-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 6 months support. Look for: JP12.EXE on BBSs (call 203-634-0370 to download it at no charge); JP12.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 70k Description: Use pull-down menus to control virtually every feature of your LaserJet printer. Change page settings such as paper source, destination, size, orientation, margins etc. Change font characteristics such as symbol set, typeface, spacing etc. Select fonts from cartridge or internal preset files. Print envelopes that import the address right off the screen. Save settings to setup files which can be later loaded to restore LaserJet to specific settings. Use as TSR or stand-alone. Supports EMS. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 57 Product: LaserForm Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, VGA monitor, mouse, HP LaserJet printer. Scanner optional. Author: Real Software, 408-476-3550 Registration: $39.00 Version: 1.00 (07-01-91) User benefits: Lastest disk, printed manual, support. Look for: LFORMS.ZIP on BBSs (call 408-476-1055 to download it at no charge); LFORMS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; LFORMS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 200k Description: A tool for printing existing databases on existing forms. It is a WYSIWYG program to match your output with your form, and a printer driver which formats on the fly from your database or other program. Product: LASR-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP LaserJet printer. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.11 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: LASR@211.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 238k Description: Laser printer utility for ASCII files with sixteen styles; portrait or landscape orientation with 10, 12 or 16 characters/ inch (cpi) printing on one or both sides of each sheet; landscape orientation at 16 cpi, two 72 lines pages on one side, four pages both sides; booklet (single files) or manual (multiple files are treated as chapters). Configuration files allow printing on legal size paper or non-HP printers. Product: LJ-SLEEVE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP LaserJet printer or compatible. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 1.0 (03-31-92) User benefits: One year mail/CIS support, printed manual. Look for: LJSLEV.ZIP on BBSs; LJSLEV.ZIP in HPPER forum LIB 4 on CompuServe; LJSLEV.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 25k Description: Just slip a floppy disk in Drive A or Drive B, load this easy- to-use program, and in just seconds your LaserJet or compatible printer will print out a sleeve template containing the names of all the files (date and size for each file, too). Just cut it out, fold back the flaps and tape or glue, and you have a storage sleeve for your 51/4" & 31/2" disks. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 58 Product: Over_LAZ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.0 or later. HP LaserJet II printer. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2 (02-14-92) User benefits: Free personalized letterhead overlay. Additional personal letterheads also available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; OVER2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 276k Description: A collection of over 75 printer overlay files for WordPerfect 5.0 or later and an HP LaserJet compatible printer. Over_LAZ are provided for standard office forms (inter office memo, FAX transmittal, etc) as well as 'rubber stamps' (draft, confidential, etc) and decorative page borders. Over_LAZ are automatically printed on the page by WordPerfect over your document. Extra fonts are not required. 512k printer RAM is sufficient. Product: QFont Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 2.1 or better. Hercules or EGA monitor. Mouse. Author: Jamestown Software, 608-271-2090 Registration: $80.00 Version: 1.5 (10-20-90) User benefits: Printed manual and disk; phone/BBS/newsletter support. Look for: QFONT*.* on BBSs (call 608-271-3685 to download it at no charge); QFONT.* in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: Graphic "paint" program to edit and create HP Laserjet downloadable soft fonts. Has complete editing functions -- cut and paste, circle, curves, arcs, lines, rectangles, fills and so on -- plus powerful transformation functions such as shadow, outline, bolden, lighten, slant and resize. Modify font headers. Test spacing. Download fonts with sample printouts. Change mono spaced fonts to proportional and vice versa. Use fonts in DTP programs like Ventura, or wordprocessors such as WordPerfect. Product: TSR Download Soft font manager for LaserJet & DeskJets. See full description on page 45. Product: ZapCode Pro Printer Control Send control codes to printer(s). Customizabl. See full description on page 48. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 59 2.4.3.4 PostScript Product: Over_LAZ PS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. WordPerfect 5.0 or later. PostScript printer. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2 (02-14-92) User benefits: Free personalized letterhead overlay. Additional personal overlays available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; OVERPS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; OVERPS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 117k Description: A collection of over 70 printer overlay files for WordPerfect 5.0 or later and a PostScript compatible printer. Over_LAZ are provided for standard office forms (inter office memo, FAX transmittal, etc) as well as rubber stamps (draft, confidential, etc) and decorative page borders. Over_LAZ PS are automatically printed on the page by WordPerfect over your document. Product: PM2LINO [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. PageMaker PC PostScript files. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: One year CompuServe/mail support. Look for: PM2LINO.ZIP on BBSs; PM2LIN.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 9k Description: This utility removes Control-D characters from print-to-file PostScript files created by PC PageMaker for later output by Linotronic or other imagesetters driven by Mac systems. Failure to remove these characters results in failure to output files on imagesetter. This utility is command line driven and supports DOS wildcards. Product: PS-SLEEVE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. PostScript printer set up on LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, one year CompuServe/mail support. Look for: SLEEVE.ZIP on BBSs; SLEEVE.ZIP in DTP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; SLEEVE.ZIP in PSRT RTC LIB 1 on GEnie. Download size: 26k Description: Print 51/4" or 31/2" floppy disk storage sleeves on your PostScript printer. Just insert a floppy disk in Drive A or B and print a sleeve template on your printer containing up to 192 file names Chapter 2, "Utilities" 60 in all subdirectories on the floppy. Cut it apart, tape or glue the flaps, and you're done. Don't get writer's cramp writing all those tiny file names. Use PS-SLEEVE instead. Product: PS-TEXT [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: JMJ Software, 704-525-1472 Registration: $0.00 Version: 1.0 (08-01-91) User benefits: One year free support by mail or CIS. Look for: PSTEXT.ZIP on BBSs; PSTEXT.ZIP in ADOBE forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 13k Description: Extracts all text from a print-to-file PostScript file to a new file in ASCII format for re-formatting. Text comes in without any formatting. Program operates from command line (typing PSTEXT alone lists required parameters). 2.4.4 Envelope addressers Product: DJ-LOPE [***] Envelope Printer/Database for DeskJet printer. See full description on page 50. Product: GRAB Plus(r) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Any printer that will hold an envelope. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.95 Version: 6.1 (09-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: GRAB*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; GRAB*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; GRAB*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 444k Description: This 6k TSR will capture the name and address from your favorite word processor and send it formatted to an envelope in your printer. Works on any printer that will hold an envelope or label. Uses special features of LaserJet, DeskJet, and PostScript printers. Prints the postal bar codes on your ZIP+4 zip codes in the address. Includes GRABDB, a database for storing thousands of names and addresses. Also includes LaserLabel, a powerful label printing program. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 61 Product: GRAB Plus(r) for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Any printer that will hold an envelope. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.3 (09-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: WINGRAB.ZIP on BBSs; WINGRA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; WINGRAB.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 388k Description: This is the Microsoft Windows version of the GRAB Plus(r) envelope addressing system. Prints the name and address from within your Windows application specially formatted for your printer. Prints postal barcodes on LaserJet, DeskJet, and PostScript printers. Comes with macros to attach to Word for Windows and Ami Professional. See GRAB Plus(r) in this catalog also. Use on multiple printers for both envelopes and labels. Product: JetPilot LaserJet Control Control LJ, Select Fonts, Print Envelopes. See full description on page 56. Product: Plain Vanilla Labels Simple but complete label printer. See full description on page 145. Product: PrintEnvelope [***] Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VBRUN100.DLL. Author: Maurer Associates, 914-562-6600 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.30 (03-04-92) User benefits: Registered disk, upgrade notification. Look for: ENVELOPE.ZIP on BBSs; ENVELO.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; PRENV230.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 78k Description: A complete Windows 3.x mail addressing system. Print envelopes or labels of any size. Use different fonts for the addressee, note text and return address or use a Windows .BMP graphic as the return address. Type addresses on the fly, paste from other applications, use an address book or import a mail list in Windows Carfile or ASCII file format. Will do USPS approved PostNet bar codes. Supports laser, dot matrix and PostScript printers and automatically sets orientation and selects paper bins. Product: Public Address [***] High-performance compact Address database. See full description on page 146. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 62 2.5 System Utilities 2.5.1 Operating systems Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. Product: AutoCon [***] Autoexec/Config reconfiguration manager. See full description on page 69. Product: VMiX 386 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. DOS 5.0 and 80386 recommended. Author: Commercial Software Associates (ComSoft), 714-720-1214 Registration: $59.00 Version: 2.67 (12-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, Applications Programming Interface, BBS support. Look for: VMIX267.EXE on BBSs (call 714-720-1139 to download it at no charge); VMIX.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: A multitasker and multiuser Protected Mode Dos Extender environment for IBM (PC, XT, AT, EISA, PS/2) compatibles. Automatically configures itself to your environment. In 8086 and 286 computers, it will multitask using only available conventional memory with task swapping to extended memory, where available. On 386 computers each virtual task gets its own screen and 640KByte partition from extended memory. Up to 4 users at the COMM ports. 2.5.2 Multi-OS utilities Product: BootMaster [***] Boot Configuration Manager. See full description on page 70. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 63 2.5.3 Command processors Product: 4DOS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: JP Software Inc., 617-646-3975 Registration: $69.00 Version: 4.0 (08-26-91) User benefits: Typeset quality printed manual, free or low-cost upgrade to next major release, newsletter, technical support. Look for: 4DOS4*.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at no charge); 4DOS4*.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 450k Description: Replaces COMMAND.COM for MS-DOS, PC-DOS, and DR-DOS. Enhances most DOS commands, over 40 new commands. Command editing, history, aliases, point-and-shoot file selection, high-speed batch files, much much more. 1989 PC Mag Tech Excellence Finalist (ver. 2.21). Compatible with COMMAND.COM and virtually all PC hardware and software. Easy installation and configuration, network-compatible. If you use DOS then you already know how to use 4DOS. If you want more from DOS you need 4DOS! Product: CM_FILER [***] Multi-Function Disk/File Manager. See full description on page 101. Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Product: VMiX 386 MSDOS MultiTasker MultiUser for 8086 to 486. See full description on page 62. Product: WinBatch Windows Batch Language. See full description on page 69. 2.5.4 Batch & macro utilities Product: 4DOS Enhanced DOS command processor. See full description on page 63. Product: BatchMaker Plus A DOS Menu/Utility/Editor/Information + more. See full description on page 7. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 64 Product: BATUTIL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CTRLALT Associates Registration: $43.00 Version: 4.0 (12-23-91) User benefits: Printed manual; CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SKEY??.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 350k Description: Lets you spiff up your batch files with accesss to hardware information, display of text in color and/or large letters, pop up menus and file lists. You can directly access the environment and have paths up to 255 characters long. PC Magazine called it the 'ultimate batch enhancer' and PC World and PC Computing included it in "Best of.." articles. Version 4.0 has a full fledged language with if..then, case, etc. Product: Bmenu Pop-up menu program for batch files. See full description on page 93. Product: Command Post Programmable Shell/File Mgr. for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 104. Product: DOS Extensions for Professional A cohesive pkg of 7 powerful disk utilities. See full description on page 15. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Product: ENVI-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.00 (04-26-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one year phone/ mail support, next release notification. Look for: ENVI@100.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 138k Description: An environment utility that accomplishes two major function. First - display all current environment strings and data about the environment such as the location, size and space availability of the Master environment. Second - let a batch file know how much environment space is currently available and to provide a graceful exit if there isn't enough. It may also show under certain circumstances the size of the master Chapter 2, "Utilities" 65 environment can be expanded without changes being made to CONFIG.SYS. Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Seaware Corp., 407-738-1712 Registration: $79.00 Version: 4.07 (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, six months phone/ BBS/newsletter support. Look for: EBL.ZIP on BBSs (call 407-738-1843 to download it at no charge); EBL*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Makes your batch files hum! It adds professional extensions to existing MS-DOS batch files to: * Integrate and automate programs to work together * Speeds batch files up to 5 times faster * Adds structured IF, REPEAT, WHILE, BEGIN/END commands * Create menus automatically * Design professional user interfaces (windows, several menu types, sound, and more) * Adds over 100 commands, functions, and expression types. Using batch files will never be the same! Product: Getkey/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.00 (02-25-90) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: GETKO100.ZIP on BBSs; GETKO1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 8k Description: Reports the ASCII code of a user keystroke as an ERRORLEVEL. Great for getting user menu selections or input during batch files. Options for checking input against edit mask, making use press Enter, flushing keyboard buffer before accepting keystroke, hiding cursor, disabling ^C & ^Break, capitalizing the key, echoing it to the screen, and beeping after invalid input. Product: LOGIK MENU Menu System, 43/50 lines, Mouse, Events, Log. See full description on page 96. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 66 Product: MENU-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.21 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: MENU@121.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 163k Description: Allows the display of user selection menus from within batch files. These menus are controlled by command line options and can contain a title and up to nineteen selection option lines that are generated from REM lines in the batch file which follows the call to MENU-MAN. Options include a user response time limit, menu positioning, erasing the screen before/after menu display, and menu sound, color and type customization. Product: Painless Event Processor Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 128k RAM. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.01 (05-31-91) User benefits: Registered users receive the latest copy of the program, along with a printed and bound manual. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PEP.ZIP on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PEP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; PEP.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 100k Description: A revolutionary concept in computer software. Allows your PC to work 24 hours a day. Simply tell the processor when to execute programs, batch files, utilities, tasks, etc. and at the specified time the keystrokes will be tnered into your computer as if you were sitting at the keyboard. TSR requiring 10K. Great for nightly backups, speed disk, and countless other processes. Product: PALERT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.3 (06-12-91) User benefits: Latest version and updates. $45 gets package of 8 utilities & bound manual. Look for: PALERT23.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PALERT.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 27k Description: A batch file utility designed to check your disk freespace before starting an application. Specify how much disk freespace you need for a program and let PALERT insure it exists before starting an application. Dont be caught in your Chapter 2, "Utilities" 67 wordprocessor or spreadsheet with a file that is too big to be saved. Put PALERT in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to warn you when your hard disk is getting full. Presents a graphical representation of space to let you quickly determine freespace levels. Product: PATH-MAN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.10 (05-24-91) User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail support, next release notification. Look for: PATH@110.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 136k Description: A utility that searches the directory path elements of the PATH statement for a given file. The search file name may include DOS wildcard characters. The ERRORLEVEL variable is set, based on the results of this search, to allow more user friendly batch files - a graceful exit can be made when needed data files or programs are missing. Optionally, the path ele-ment on which the search file is located may be displayed. Product: PDAILY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.0 (08-18-90) User benefits: Current version and future updates. $45 gets 8 utility set with bound manual. Money Back gurantee. Look for: PDAILY.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PDAILY.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 11k Description: Lets users execute one or more DOS batch commands once per day. Use it when you execute a batch command multiple times per day but want selected commands to execute only once. For instance backup or disk cleanup. Can be implemented in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Part of the Patriquin Utilities. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 68 Product: PowerBatch Compiler Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CSD, Inc., 404-740-9583 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.4j (05-08-91) User benefits: Latest version of the compiler and documentation. Notification of updates. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PWRBAT.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: A dynamic new batch command compiler which provides the capability of creating standalone executable modules (.EXE) with speed and security. Standard batch functions are enhanced with over 40 additional commands for FLEXIBILITY never before available in a batch command file. Modules run with the SPEED only compiled programs can achieve. Maximum SECURITY can be acheived by creating modules that cannot be terminated by pressing any break key. Product: Probat Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Mark Tigges, 604-926-0366 Registration: $35.00 Version: I (09-11-88) User benefits: Technical assistance and discounted upgrades. Look for: DOPPLER (multiple files) on BBSs (call 604-277-9970 to download it at no charge). Download size: 480k Description: This program has revolutionized the way complex batch files are built. This sophisticated program gives you the power to create batch files with chaining screens, graphic screen layout, keyboard input acceptance, and informational prompting. Lets you draw boxes, set screen colors, and create menues. There is even a handsome graphics menu screen you can integrate into your batch files. Though it takes some time to learn, the results are the most professional batch files possible. Product: STACKEY Keystroke stacking utility. See full description on page 41. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 69 Product: Utility_Belt Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.1a (02-14-92) User benefits: Technical support, upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BELT1A.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; BELT1A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 59k Description: A collection of 18 utilities designed to simplify the creation of professional looking DOS .BATch files. Six interactive utilities (SELECT, CONFIRM, WAIT, GETKEY, SLEEP, BLEEP) accept user input. Nine video utilities add pizzazz to displays and allow full access to all video text pages on CGA, EGA and VGA system (VPAT, VPCLS, VPFLIP, VPTNT, VPSET, VPBH, VPSTRIPE, VPBOX, VPCOPY). Three security and diagnostic utilities (REBOOT, HANG, WHATIS) are also included. Product: WinBatch Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Wilson WindowWare, Inc., 206-937-9335 Registration: $69.95 Version: 3.0A (02-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, tech support, 90-day money back gaurantee. Look for: WBT30A.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-935-5198 to download it at no charge); WBT30A.ZIP in WINAPA forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: A Windows batch language interpreter which brings the power of batch language programming to the Windows environment. Can do pretty much everything the old DOS batch files can do, but it goes far beyond the capabilities of the DOS batch language. Can run Windows and DOS programs, send keystrokes to Window applications, prompt users for input using an assortment of dialog boxes, make branching decisions, and much more. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 70 2.5.5 Configuration utilities Product: AutoCon [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Larry Weaver, 916-623 5045 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.0g (03-14-92) User benefits: At least one year of voice/BBS support. Look for: AUTOCON.ZIP on BBSs (call 916-623 4455 to download it at no charge); AUTOCN.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; AUTOCON.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 130k Description: Full interactive (internal and/or external editor, pull down menus, mouse support, and context sensitive help) or command line AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS configuration management. Can use current configuration files. Provisions for disk cacheing software. MENU.CTL device driver allows configuration selection during boot process. Handles all of the nitty-gritty details for you. See Nov. 13, 1990 PC Magazine p. 50 for a review of previous version. Product: BOOT.SYS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. MS-DOS or IBM PC-DOS, including version 5.00; may not work with DOS clones. Author: Hans Salvisberg Registration: $39.00 Version: 1.42 (07-03-91) User benefits: current disk, printed and bound manual; email (CompuServe [73237,3556], Internet) and mail support; registration transferable to future shareware versions. Look for: BOOT142.EXE on BBSs; BOOT14.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 83k Description: Makes it possible to display one or more menus at boot-up time and to have different parts of CONFIG.SYS and/or AUTOEXEC.BAT executed, depending on which menu option(s) are chosen. No more editing/renaming your start-up files and rebooting. Up to 9 options per menu, up to 25 consecutive and/or nested menus. Easy installation, detailed examples for every level of sophistication. Full support for MS/PC-DOS 5.00. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 71 Product: BootMaster [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: RoSi Software, 011-49-30-744-7707 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.0 (01-01-92) User benefits: Unlimited support; no screen reminder on booting. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BOOTMA.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 207k Description: This configuration manager lets you select different environments. It's very easy to use and it does NOT manipulate the boot partition table, a matter I think many users else would be a bit nervous about. It's possible to activate a boot- up module, allowing you to pick a choice at boot time. Product: DasBOOT! [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: WHEEL Games Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.30 (02-07-92) User benefits: 90 days support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DASBOT.ZIP in FSFORUM forum LIB 13 on CompuServe. Download size: 45k Description: This menu program lets the user select between several sets of CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. A very handy utility program to help you get the maximum amount of memory for using flight simulators or other memory hungry programs and then allows an easy way to restore your normal day-to-day configuration. Product: HiMOVE Upper Memory Manager. See full description on page 40. Product: Nifty James' RAM Disk RAM Disk Device Driver for EMS and XMS memory. See full description on page 40. Product: Painless Event Processor Event Scheduler to allow your PC to work 24hr. See full description on page 66. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 72 Product: PC-INFO Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Cheat River Engineering, 201-627-5460 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.17 (05-27-91) User benefits: Most current version mailed; voice & CIS support; free updates. Look for: PC-217.ZIP on BBSs (call 207-766-2467 to download it at no charge); PCINFO.EXE in IBMHW forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 32k Description: Displays operating system & hardware configurations; including Intel & Weitek coprocessors.Especially useful when supporting multiple systems. Reports copyright text found in ROM BIOS code, handy in determining BIOS source and clone manufacturers.All video adaptor types are recognized & handled automatically.Supports DOS 4/5 disk partitions>32Mb, inc. networked drives. Self-extracting archive. Eng. design serv./ mech.prototype constr./contract CAD/custom SW dev. our specialty. Product: SHERLOCK A dual window ASCII file comparison utility. See full description on page 38. 2.5.6 Recovery utilities Product: Btr Help! Btrieve File Utility. Repair, Edit, Browse. See full description on page 275. Product: HDTEST Thorough Read/Write hard/floppy disk test. See full description on page 17. Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Easy to use anti-virus/data integrity prog. See full description on page 108. Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Disaster-prevention/data-protection system. See full description on page 106. Product: Professional Master Key Unerase, hex editor, unformat, disk map, etc. See full description on page 20. 2.5.7 Screen capture See also: Utilities, Printer utilities (page 43). Chapter 2, "Utilities" 73 Product: Capbuf [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.41 (12-28-90) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CAPBUF.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A memory resident (TSR) program that lets you capture any text screen and save it for later processing or printing. It's quite useful for programs that do not otherwise provide means of printing their results: such as intermediate results of games, or collecting copies of messages while on a bulletin board. Also includes a filter to remove line drawing characters. Product: Textshot [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: McAdams Associates Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.1 (01-23-92) User benefits: Master disks, one year phone/CompuServe/mail support, bonus utilities. Look for: TSHOT21.ZIP on BBSs; TSHOT2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 27k Description: This TSR pop-up program saves images of any 80-column text screen to monochrome .PCX-format files. Ideal for developers! Works with all common video standards. Features image clipping, switchable fonts, image inversion and color patterns. Easily removed from memory, and all disk operations are error- protected. 2.5.8 Other Product: ClipMate for Windows Captures Multiple Clipboard Text Items. See full description on page 85. Product: Dupes Finds duplicate/empty files & empty dirs. See full description on page 27. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 74 Product: Except Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 2.00 (06-15-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: EXCED200.ZIP on BBSs; EXCED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 18k Description: Temporarily protects files by making them inaccessible to most DOS commands, programs, and batch files. Use it to protect sensitive files, or to affect some, but not all, files in a directory. For example, to see all files in the current directory except those ending in DOC, you'd enter EXCEPT *.DOC DIR. To hide a certain file from a word processor, you could enter EXCEPT SECRET.DOC WP. Product: Globally Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.22 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: GLOBD122.ZIP on BBSs; GLOBL1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 18k Description: Executes a command or program in multiple directories. It can execute in all directories on a disk, or in just the current & subordinate directories. For example, to delete all files on your disk with an extension of BAK, you would enter GLOBALLY DEL *.BAK. Product: Globally/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.11 (07-06-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: GLOBO111.ZIP on BBSs; GLOB01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 18k Description: Executes a command or program in multiple directories. It can execute in all directories on a disk, or in just the current & subordinate directories. For example, to delete all files on a hard disk with an extension of BAK, you would enter GLOBALLY DEL *.BAK. Product: Renamer Renames directories. See full description on page 22. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 75 Product: Renamer/2 Renames directories. See full description on page 22. Product: SAFEPACK [***] Disk defragmenter with data safety features. See full description on page 9. 2.6 Desktop utilities Product: Browse/2 OS/2 file viewer for ASCII and hex data. See full description on page 39. 2.6.1 Multi-function Product: dLITE Memory-res dBASE-Compat Desktop File Manager. See full description on page 140. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Product: Programmer's Productivity Pack Productivity Tools for Programmers. See full description on page 260. Product: WinPost Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Eastern Mountain Software, 614-798-0910 Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.1a (09-18-91) User benefits: Printed manual, technical support, latest version on disk. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WPST31.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 11 on CompuServe. Download size: 73k Description: Get rid of your Post-it(tm) notes! This Windows utility allows the user to create and manage reminder notes. Icon Tool Bar, mouse shortcuts and accelerator keys make this a very intuitive and easy-to-use utility. Major features include print facility, search facility, alarm notes, numerous configuration parameters, auto save, and more. Selected as one of "Powerhouse Utilities for Under $50" by PC World magazine (7/91). A must for Windows users! Product: Zephyr FoxPro-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full description on page 140. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 76 2.6.2 Calculators Product: AFFORD IT??? Monetary calculator (annuities,savings,loans). See full description on page 230. Product: CALC_JNC [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: James N. Cox Registration: $25.00 Version: 8.24 (02-24-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disk, phone/CompuServe/mail support, 30-day money back. 80x87 Support. Bonus utilities. Look for: CALJNC.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-721-0363 to download it at no charge); CALJNC.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 32k Description: Programmers mode: Does automatic conversions between DEC,HEX,OCT and BINARY. Other functions are MOD,AND,NAND,OR,NOR,XOR,NOT,NEGATION, and 10 RESULT MEMORIES Floating point mode: Always displays last formula entered. Functions include SQR ROOT,ROOT,CUBE,SIN,COS,TAN,HYPERBOLICS,LOG'S,PI, FRACTION,FACTOR,INT,ABS,SEXAGESIMAL,10 RESULT/PREVIOUS MEMORIES, and FIXED POINT and more. Features in both modes: TSR Option, Colors, 80-132 Columns, send result to keyboard buffer. Product: InstaCalc Pop up (TSR) spreadsheet (less than 15K RAM). See full description on page 135. Product: MORSOFT CALCULATOR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $14.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-89) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MORCAL.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; MORCALC.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 74k Description: Calculate in style. A business calculator/adding machine with the functions of add, subtract, multiply, percent, divide and trigonometric functions. Also a memory constant feature and sub and overall totals. All operations may be performed in decimal or HEX. The main advantage however is the 1,000 entry "paper tape" that is displayed on the screen and may be scrolled forward or back, changed, and printed. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 77 2.6.3 Calendars Product: ActCalendar Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.5 (01-22-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: ACTCLDR.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 98k Description: Can be used in conjunction with ActMenu, or as a stand-alone program, to display over 1,000 of your scheduled events over a four year span. Initially it displays six months with the current month at top center. All Holidays and your scheduled event days are highlighted. Dates may be selected with cursor keys or mouse to display and/or edit the events. A week panel, which displays up to 5 events, and a day panel for 10 events are available. Product: Ample Notice Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Granny's Old-Fashioned Software, 704-264-6906 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.04 (05-21-91) User benefits: Current disk and manual, future update, technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AN204.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; AN204.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 141k Description: An appointments calendar/alarm clock package that can help organize your life. Appointments and notes are entered 'free- form'. You can easily record: * birthdays (with ages updated each year) * a meeting every other Tuesday at 4:00 for 5 meetings * Father's Day (third Sunday in June) * many other date patterns. Appointments automatically set a 'pop-up alarm clock'. Printouts can be obtained in many print styles for reference away from your computer. Product: APCAL [***] Personal Calendar / Time Management Program. See full description on page 90. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 78 Product: Calendar Keeper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Dataphile Software, 616-327-7811 Registration: $33.00 Version: 3.0a (02-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CAL30.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 350k Description: A calendar database program which maintains up to 10 separate calendar database files. It supports 5 event types: Permanent; Current-Year-Only; Consecutive days (or business days); Every 'n' days (or business days); and Monthly on Day-of-Week. Calendar Keeper has 3 report formats: Monthly- Wall-Calendar; Week-at-a-Glance; Year-at-a-Glance. Utility included to create print driver for any printer (7 common print drivers included). Product: Calendar Mate Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM. Author: Hawk Software, 306-543-8899 Registration: $25.00 Version: 4.1 (06-01-91) User benefits: Unlimited support; current release automatically shipped. Look for: CALMATE4.ZIP on BBSs (call 306-777-4493 to download it at no charge); CALMT4.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 165k Description: A full featured calendar program that is extremely user friendly and flexible. Its major distinctives are its ability to print daily, monthly and yearly calendars and its flexibility in defining repeating events. Many different intervals may be specified such as 'annually' or 'last workday of the month'. Different events files may be easily maintained and calendars may be printed in English, Spanish, French or German. A fine, inexpensive calendar program. Product: Calendar Wise [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard drive, VGA or EGA monitor, 512K. Author: BLUE CANNON SOFTWARE, 704-398-0850 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.0 (01-25-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/fax/ CompuServe/mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CWISE1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; CWISE10.ZIP in IBM PC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 210k Description: Calendar Wise is a multi-subject planner/tracker that simulates a desktop blotter or popular write-on/wipe-off wall calendar. It looks just like a large desktop calendar on your screen. 100 Chapter 2, "Utilities" 79 calendars allow you to keep different planning and tracking separate. Multiple calendars can be referenced at once to view or print together. Calendar format can be changed to view 1-25 weeks(VGA). Unlimited users on a LAN. Schedule information! Track Information! See information! Give this one a look! Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***] Non TSR Annual Events Reminder. See full description on page 86. Product: DayMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or high denisty disk. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.70a (11-10-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. A personal event added to the permanent data file. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DAYM370A.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DAYMST.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: Provides User with trivia,birthdays, anniversaries for a particular date, AND allows User to include their own information for any date. It also gives a quote for the day, and informs User of any Reminders the User might have entered. Reminder feature works for Weekly/Monthly/Daily/ Annual/Single or Range of dates basis. All of this can take place at boot up or any other time User activate the program. The permanent data file contains over 2500 historical events and 500 quotes. Product: Early Bird Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Allan Computer Products, 913-384-5725 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.0f (08-17-91) User benefits: Bound manual, Current version diskette, Phone/FAX/ newsletter support. Look for: EB10*.ZIP on BBSs (call 303-933-0701 to download it at no charge); EB10F.ZIP in IMBSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; EB10F.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 190k Description: The best user-friendly, full-featured reminder program rd available. It features simple or complex reminders (e.g., 3 th from last Thurs of every 9 month), desktop calendar & scan (AUTOEXEC) modes, color pull-down & pop-up menus, context sensitive on-line help, alarm, DOS shell, mouse support, file commands, & selectable group printing. Also has user definable classes, notice, print/display options and many special effects. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 80 Product: Easy Access Professional Menu System w Calendar. See full description on page 94. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Product: Mayan Calendar [***] Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on page 350. Product: MENU ACE PC menu, datebook, calendar system. See full description on page 97. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Product: On This Day "What Happened On This Day in History?" See full description on page 298. Product: ORGANIZE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics, Epson, or HP Laserjet printer. Author: David H. Pritchett Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.12 (05-16-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Look for: ORG212.ZIP on BBSs (call 912-471-7629 to download it at no charge); ORG212.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 64k Description: An efficient, easy to use personal appointment calendar designed for those who must keep up with appointments and other future events. Memos, appointments, and events are entered through a full screen editor and may be previewed in a WYSIWYG view prior to printing. Features on-line context sensitive help, pop-up windows, and a tickler to remind you of important events. A calendar is printed in full page format with events listed in each day's block. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. Product: Tikler Quick, easy, appointment/event reminder. See full description on page 89. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 81 Product: What's Up(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Nassib Nassar Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.31 (06-02-91) User benefits: Disk with latest version, one year support by mail, future updates at nominal charge. Overseas postage: add $4.00. Registration only: $15. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WATSUP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; WHATSUP.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 50k Description: An easy-to-use reminder and calendar program that features flexible date specification (recurring dates and days-of-the- week, and wild-card dates), advance display of messages, selection of US or European date formats, calendar in 5 languages, and multiple message files. Program allows display of messages for any date input by user, search of message file for a string, and display of "missed" messages (if program was not run on the day message was due). 2.6.4 Clocks Product: CLOCK [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Gamma Software, 303-667-9960 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.00 (01-10-92) User benefits: Master disks. Look for: CLOCK200.ZIP on BBSs; CLOCK2.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; CLOCK200.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 25k Description: This memory resident (TSR) program continuously displays the day of the week, date and time on the screen. The clock can be turned on and off with a user specified hot-key. The color and position of the clock can also be configured. The program takes up approximately 2k of memory when loaded. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 82 Product: PCCLOCK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor; 1200 baud modem. Author: Michael J. Sadaway Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.14 (04-30-91) User benefits: One-time registration, printed manual, master disks, CompuServe/GEnie/mail support. Look for: PCCLK214.ZIP on BBSs; PCK214.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; PCCLK214.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 77k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Sets your PC's date and time quickly, conveniently, and accurately by modem by calling the atomic clock at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) in Boulder, Colorado. Also an attractive digital clock, PCCLOCK displays the date and time in big digits in any of 80 colorful built-in designs plus up to 20 you create yourself. Features manual as well as automatic setting, 6-digit 12- or 24-hour display, Big Ben chime, and alarm. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. 2.6.5 Phone dialers See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 165). Product: DialThat Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Modem on either serial port COM1 or COM2. Author: Real Software, 408-476-3550 Registration: $10.00 Version: 1.03 (02-01-91) User benefits: Latest disk, support. Look for: DIALT1.ZIP on BBSs (call 408-476-3550 to download it at no charge); DIALT1.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; DIALT103.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 6 on GEnie. Download size: 5k Description: A resident program to select a phone number on the screen, and to dial it on the modem. Uses about 2k RAM. Requires the screen to be in text mode. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 83 Product: Easydial Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Modem. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.6 (07-10-91) User benefits: Latest version, BBS access and future updates. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: ED36.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); ED36.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; ED36.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 65k Description: A very easy phone dialer. Just type its name. You can enter any number of names and phone numbers to its database. To call a Jackie Smith, just type ED JACKIE if JACKIE SMITH is the only JACKIE in the file. Supports special phone systems where you must dial a special number first, a phone log, credit card calling and more. Product: fastmenu GOLD Graphics User Interface (GUI), Menu System. See full description on page 104. Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Product: Little Black Book Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. EGA monitor, hard disk. Modem optional. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.41 (12-12-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LBB.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LBB.ZIP in ZNT:TIPS forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 64k Description: LBB is a full featured address book manager. You can maintain personal and business records, limited only by available disk space. LBB will function as a telephone dialer also. QuickDial feature allows for dialing a number on startup. LBB will print a pocket sized directory that can easily be carried with you. Context sensitive help available at the touch of a key. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 84 Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: PC-Names Combination Mail List manager, address book. See full description on page 144. Product: PCFDial Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk; Hayes modem. Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Registration: $19.00 Version: 1.04 (01-22-92) User benefits: Printed manual; 31/2' & 51/4' master disks; 30-day return policy, no questions asked; one year of voice/fax/ newsletter support. Look for: PCFD-104.ZIP on BBSs; PCFDIL.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; PCFD-103.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 150k Description: Winner of Public Brand's 1991 awards for useful software! This 7k swapping TSR dials voice phone numbers displayed by other programs (such as database software). Can dial "vanity" numbers like 800-IBM-DISK or numbers split apart on separate lines. Keeps a log of calls and displays the local time for each area code. Pops up at regular intervals to let you know how long you've talked (useful for salesmen who must "close the deal" in a set amount of time). Context sensitive help. Product: Public Address [***] High-performance compact Address database. See full description on page 146. Product: STAFF-DIAL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, Hayes modem, hard disk. Extended/expanded memory recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version of program, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFDIA.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 260k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Allows dialing any telephone number stored in a DBF file. The program is developed for the German telephone system, however it can be used anywhere if a Hayes compatible modem is installed. Features: unlimited size of telephone directory (limited by hard disk storage), fast find of indexed information (any field can be indexed), file name and column Chapter 2, "Utilities" 85 for dialing can be set up as default, time & cost control, every call can be registered to a log file, can operate as TSR, call scheduling... Product: WAMPUM Menu-Driven dBASE-Compat. DBMS in a 20K TSR. See full description on page 139. 2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs Product: ActMenu Custom menus w/reminders, phone dir & dialer. See full description on page 92. Product: dbDIAL(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk, 640k RAM. Hayes modem recommended. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.02 (01-06-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: DBD-?.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; DBD-?.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DBD-?.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 490k Description: This 7k TSR database dials the phone, logs your calls, reminds you when to make a call, pastes an address into your word processor plus much more! Has hooks into the GRAB Plus(r) program for printing envelopes and has a built in mail merge system. 2.6.6 Alarms Product: Ample Notice Very flexible appointment scheduler/alarm. See full description on page 77. Product: APCAL [***] Personal Calendar / Time Management Program. See full description on page 90. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 86 2.6.7 Notepads Product: ClipMate for Windows Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Author: Chris Thornton Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.11 (02-13-92) User benefits: Master disks, 90-day support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CLIPMT.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 92k Description: Captures all text items that appear on the Windows Clipboard and keeps them for later retrieval. There are many functions to help you retrieve and manipulate clipboard data, such as Concatenate, Re-Flow Paragraph, Word Find, and Magnify. You can edit the clipboard data, and you have configurable options for short-term and long-term storage. The ultimate Windows power tool, with easy-to-use Icon Ribbon, and Windows Help. Product: Painless Menu Manager Menuing system for Hard Disks. See full description on page 98. Product: Technical Editor DOS/OS2 Programmers/Text editor (VIRTUAL). See full description on page 120. 2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) Product: CALendar preview for SideKick 2 CALSK2-Sidekick 2.0 Calendar Preview Utility. See full description on page 110. Product: CALendar RePorT for SideKick+ Formatted Calendar Reporting Program for SK+. See full description on page 110. Product: CALendar report for TRaVel Traveling Sidekick Reports from Sidekick Plus. See full description on page 111. Product: Calendar Wise [***] Multi-Subject Planner, Desktop Calendar. See full description on page 78. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 87 Product: DARN! Don't Forget! [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: EmmaSoft, 607-533-4685 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.00 (07-12-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support. Look for: DARN3.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); DARN3.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; DARN3.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 96k Description: This small program has one purpose: to remind you of events that occur on the same day each year. Great for remembering birthdays, anniversaries, tax payments, mortgage payments, car inspections, and more. Simple to use - you can set it to only appear once a day, or each time you boot your computer. You choose how many days ahead you want to be warned of events. Up to 300 events per file, search, easy to maintain lists, prints and exports events lists. Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: FlexBase Create database, reports, letters, labels. See full description on page 200. Product: Home Helper Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Torbert Data Systems, INC., 804-488-5506 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.3 (11-09-91) User benefits: Support BBS, updated copy of software, copy of another program sent. Look for: 804-488-4146 on BBSs (call 804-488-5506 to download it at no charge); HH13.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; HH13.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 300k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Maintain an electronic phone book, organize recipes, audio and video tape libraries, home appliance inventory and much more. Program includes a nice appointment schedular. There is even a place to store information on credit cards should they become lost or stolen. This one is becoming very popular. Product: HouseHold TRACKER Inventory items around the house. See full description on page 137. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 88 Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: Names & Dates Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: WR Software, 415-930-0369 Registration: $25.00 Version: 4.2 (04-26-91) User benefits: Printed documentation, free upgrade, telephone (or mail) support, future upgrade notification, vinyl address book cover. Look for: ND42*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 415-937-0156 to download it at no charge). Download size: 400k Description: Prints pocket-size (and larger) address books, prints wall-type calendars with user dates (2 sizes), date reminder alarms (birthdays, etc.), phone autodialing (long distance prefix, local area code, letter translation, call duration), mailing labels (10 formats, incl. laser, 1-4 across), Rolodex cards (2 sizes), sort by name or Zip, 9 diff. reports, print envelope addresses (laser too, optional return), 5-line 33 character address area, unlimited names, large NOTES area, context sensitive help. Product: ORGANIZE Personal Appointment Calendar. See full description on page 80. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. DOS 3.0 or better if used as a TSR. Author: FunStuff Software, 703-435-1110 Registration: $35.00 Version: 14.41 (03-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/BBS/mail support, various product discounts. Look for: PC1441.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-323-6423 to download it at no charge); PC1441.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 191k Description: Friendly Personal Information Manager (PIM) displays a 3-month scrollable calendar, a running analog/digital clock, a time- oriented event list of your appointments, and your notes. Printable for pocket/purse. Keeps a historical diary. Warnings and alarms tell when events are pending or overdue. Flexible menu interface as a TSR or normal program. TSR can interrupt you at the earliest event. Extremely stable, environment sensitive TSR is a 6K byte kernel, with the balance swapped to EMS or disk. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 89 Product: PopDBF 4K TSR for "Instant Access to X-Base Files" See full description on page 150. Product: Resident Task Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 150k RAM. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $30.00 Version: 2.11 (01-05-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: RTM211.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); RTM211.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; RTM211.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 140k Description: Manages lists of Tasks, Reminders, Ticklers, or ToDo's. Loads as 6K TSR or Normal Task. Available anytime! Features: Task's, Priorities, 5 line Descriptions, User Field, Pull-Down Menus, Audit Files. 3 Level Sort, Task Transfer, Print to Disk, Audit Browse. Optionally Integrates with Sidekick + and 2.0 (via CALRPT/SK2) for Task-Calendar Mgmt; Find Task, DOS Shell, File Linking, Single Swap File, More Product: See Mail [***] E-mail facility, combines MCI with LAN e-mail. See full description on page 164. Product: Sell More Software Sales and Marketing for Software Developers. See full description on page 211. Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DIAL Dialing with phone numbers stored in DBF file. See full description on page 84. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 90 Product: Tikler Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: Olsen Outdoors, 508-486-3042 Registration: $15.00 Version: 3.95 (03-22-91) User benefits: Newest version sent. Unlimited phone, CIS, mail and BBS support. Look for: TIK395.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at no charge); TIK395.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 38k Description: A quick and easy appointment/event reminder program. Nothing fancy, just the essentials. Handles up to 600 events and supports passwords and encription of your event files. Can be run from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file so it will pop onto your screen when you turn on your computer. TIKLER has been called the easiest to use program of its type by many of its loyal users. Once you've used this program, you'll find it indispensable. 2.6.9 Time management Product: APCAL [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Gamma Software, 303-667-9960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.10 (01-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: APCAL310.ZIP on BBSs; APCAL3.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; APCAL.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 141k Description: This personal calendar is extremely easy to use because the screens are set up in formats you are already fimiliar with. For example it contains monthly calendars with day blocks in which you can type notes like a wall calendar. Appt screens are set up like most appointment books, simply type appt next to time. Configure appt times to match your schedule. Appt features include: move,copy,del,search and more. Quickly scan for an open time slot. Popup reminders, year display, printouts, and more. Product: Early Bird Great Full-Featured Reminder/Calendar Program. See full description on page 79. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) for DOS [***] TSR PIM Appointment Reminder, Clock, Calendar. See full description on page 88. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 91 Product: Personal Time Card [***] Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: IBM 80386 computer running Windows in Enhanced mode. Author: Fischer Grafix & Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (02-03-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone/fax support. Look for: PTC.ZIP on BBSs; PTC.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 260k Description: Keep your project time organized either daily or weekly. PTC will keep your time cards in order of date and allow entries for job number (project), description and time (regular and overtime). PTC will print the cards for hard copies and back-up your files to diskette. Multiple users need only create a directory for each user to store files. Product: Resident Task Manager Task/ToDo List Manager; Reminders & Ticklers. See full description on page 89. Product: Tikler Quick, easy, appointment/event reminder. See full description on page 89. Product: TimeTrac Time & Expense tracking; TSR, Export, LANs. See full description on page 196. Product: TrikTrak [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-658-4632 Registration: $69.00 Version: 2.0a (03-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, BBS/newsletter support. Look for: TTRAK20A.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-658-3465 to download it at no charge); TTRAK2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; TTRAK20A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: Replaces white dry erase boards and other large scheduling sheets. Allows users to create their own custom applications, much in the same fashion as a spreadsheet program allows users to create their own spreadsheets. With the AutoTrak feature, users can have the computer pop up the next event for any resource as the day progresses. Comes with several sample applications including one for restaurant table reservations, a message taker for a departmental secretary, and more! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 92 2.6.10 Journal/diary programs Product: Ample Notice Very flexible appointment scheduler/alarm. See full description on page 77. Product: Cumberland Diary [***] Diary/ Journal Entry Program. See full description on page 344. Product: FISHBYTE(tm) [***] Fishing and Loran Log for Saltwater Anglers. See full description on page 339. Product: MENU ACE PC menu, datebook, calendar system. See full description on page 97. Product: OMNIDay Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics Or LaserJet printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.29b (12-18-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: ODAY229B.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ODAY.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k 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 5000 lines long. 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. DOC file includes diary keeping tips. Product: Resident Task Manager Task/ToDo List Manager; Reminders & Ticklers. See full description on page 89. Product: Systems Manager Reports time by client, purpose & application. See full description on page 201. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 93 2.7 Menu systems & file managers 2.7.1 Menu systems Product: ActMenu Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: ShareGames, 619-283-0472 Registration: $25.00 Version: 5.9 (05-04-91) User benefits: Latest Version, Free updates for 6 Months, & 24 Hr Tech Support. Look for: ACTMENU.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-440-0899 to download it at no charge). Download size: 152k Description: Puts the full power of DOS into single key or click menus. Starter menus are provided and Help is available throughout. Each, of up 43 menus, allow up to 51 keys and any menu can access any other menu. Each key executes up to three BAT statements. Menus can be customized with the internal or any ASCII editor. Works with ActCalendar to display daily reminders. There's also a phone directory (w/auto first letter search), a modem dialer, and built in screen blanker. Product: BatchMaker Plus A DOS Menu/Utility/Editor/Information + more. See full description on page 7. Product: BATUTIL Batch Enhancement Language. See full description on page 63. Product: BCS Menu Program Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Bristol Computing Systems, Inc. Registration: $34.95 Version: 2.0 (12-10-90) User benefits: Diskette and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BCSMNU.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; BCSMNU20.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 195k Description: Complete menu program with mouse support, palette control on EGA/VGA. Supports MDA, CGA, EGA, VGA and 8514a displays. Pop-up Windows. Command Helper (disk browser) automates building menu entries. Screen blanker with user entered message. Flexible menu screen formatting. Up to 100 entries per menu. Unlimited menus. All commands are executed directly from memory - does not use batch files. Uses only 2.5k RAM during command execution. Not a TSR. Many other features. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 94 Product: Bmenu Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: Mark Strong Registration: $15.00 Version: 5.41 (09-17-90) User benefits: One time registration valid for all future versions, notification of major updates, Support via CompuServe Mail or U.S. Mail. Look for: BMENU54.ZIP on BBSs (call 513-779-3489 to download it at no charge); BMEN54.ZIP in SYSUTIL forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 29k Description: Provides pop-up menus within a batch file of any size or position on the screen, as specified on the command line. Color, title and choices can be listed on a single line to produce a complete menu on the screen. Several menus can also be read from an @file with an indexed marker. Returns errorlevel (like ASK) for use in batch file branching. Very flexible for networks as a user interface or on install disks for user input. Product: BOOT.SYS Use boot-up menus to select system config. See full description on page 70. Product: DaMenu [***] DaMenu - Dos Application MENuing Utility. See full description on page 13. Product: DAYO MENU Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOME.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOME.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOME.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: A simple DOS level menu system for use with the DAYO line of Business Applications. Many features are available as menu options, ie: 18 screen fonts, 25, 43, or 50 lines per page, system statistics, view user manuals, and more. Product: Directory Freedom Compact file manager and application launcher. See full description on page 7. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 95 Product: Easy Access Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Author: TengWare Enterprises, 714-587-1025 Registration: $25.00 Version: 6.2a (05-20-91) User benefits: Latest version of program, TengWare logo will no longer display upon startup, you will be informed of future enhancements. Look for: EZ62.ZIP on BBSs; EASY.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; EASY62.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 188k Description: This professional menu system is perfect for either home or office. It is simple to maintain yet has the features required by the most demanding user. Features: * Simple set up & maintenance * User defined colors & headings * Calendar & Reminder subsystem * User log on & usage logging (optional) * 2 levels of password protection * Point & Shoot & mouse support * 26 options per menu with unlimited submenus * On line help Product: EXTENDED BATCH LANGUAGE-PLUS! The real Batch Language you wish DOS had. See full description on page 65. Product: fastmenu GOLD Graphics User Interface (GUI), Menu System. See full description on page 104. Product: Folders Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. EGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Sloop Software, 719-260-0433 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.4a (07-29-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Unlimited mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FOLDER.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 85k Description: Gives the ability equivalent to being able to create subgroups in Program Manager groups. Features include no limit on nesting folders within folders. Move or copy items using a drag/drop interface. Multi-select capability when adding, deleting, moving or copying items. Display items as icons or only names. Simple, easy to use icon selector using an icon browser dialog box. Password protection. Run command with browse button which stores last twelve commands entered. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 96 Product: Getkey/2 Reports user keystroke as an ERRORLEVEL. See full description on page 65. Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 300k RAM to hold program and tables, but uses 0K (no bytes) when running a program, command, or batch file. Author: MicroFox Company, 216-659-9489 Registration: $35.00 Version: IV 3.10 (06-28-91) User benefits: Unlimited free support via mail, phone, CompuServe. $50 gets latest disks & published user manual. Can be beta tester for new unreleased version. Look for: HDM431.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); HDM431.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; HDM431.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 222k Description: A DOS shell that hides the underlying operating system from the uninitiated user, yet does not get in the way of the expert user. Features: network & mouse support, multi-level security system, usage logging, phone dialer, variable screen blanker, timed execution, multi- user log on/off with passwords, extensive on-line help, file and directory pick lists, user defined logo screen, DOS window, pass keystrokes to user programs, 260,000 menu entries, non-TSR. Product: Launcher Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.21 (06-09-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: LAUND121.ZIP on BBSs; LAUND1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 23k Description: Passes user entered strings as arguments to a program, which is loaded & run. Use this utility to get user input (e.g., file name, password, etc.) before starting a program. Especially useful when running programs from a batch file or menu system, when the program arguments vary. Options to hide input, restrict input length, compare input to an edit mask, verify input, etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 97 Product: LOGIK MENU Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM, hard disk. Author: LOGIVISION INC., 819-823-6761 Registration: $55.00 Version: 1.61 (07-10-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/fax/ newsletter/mail support, bonus utilities, Free updates (you pay P&H). Look for: LM161.ZIP on BBSs; LM161.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; LM161.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 294k Description: Designed for ease of use at the touch of a key. Extensive on- line help, EGA/VGA 43/50 line mode supported, true mouse support (Point & Shoot), has passwords, screen saver, hidden "hot" keys, usage log report, event tracking (reminds you important dates), uses 0 memory, customizable help... Automatic installation (from beginners to experienced user) scans your hard drive for popular programs. 50 items per menu 50 sub-menus (multiple levels) 80 commands per option 30 General Hidden Hot Keys Product: MENU ACE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Blue Ace Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.20 (11-30-91) User benefits: Copy of latest version and manual. Disounts to future upgrades. Phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MACE12.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 175k Description: Unlimited menus and complete user customization make Menu Ace so versatile. Features include: Datebook that can be used as an electronic diary/notepad/reminder system; Calendar can find days between dates, future dates and years with cooresonding Datebook entry; automatic program re-execution incase of power failure; usage logging; screen blanker/clock; full mouse support; custom menu titles and messages; more! Easy to use and set up. Novice and experienced users. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 98 Product: MenuEase Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard Disk, 256k RAM. Author: Creative Computer, 714-687-2421 Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.6.3 (08-10-91) User benefits: Latest version disk, printed manual, 60 days phone support, and additional utilities. Look for: MENUEASE.ZIP on BBSs (call 213-609-2176 to download it at no charge). Download size: 360k Description: Provides unlimited menus with up to 26 menu items/menu and up to seven commands per menu item. MenuEase allows separate menus or common menus for an unlimited number of users. A complete password system protects DOS access, menu maintenance, system configuration, menu items, and submenus. Each menu item can force MenuEase to be remain in memory or remove itself completely from memory when executed. Custom colors and all video adapters are supported. Usage logging for businesses is provided. Product: Painless Menu Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $20.00 Version: 5.0 (08-31-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a printed manual. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAM.ARC on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PAM.ARC in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; PAM.ARC in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 150k Description: Great Hard Disk Menuing System. Some features include: mouse support, movable/resizable windows, phone directory and dialer, appointment scheduler, unlimited menu options, VGA/EGA support, copy/delete/rename/move/view/backup/restore files, tree directories, word processor, calendar, notepad, calculator, color parameters, password protection, screen saver and much more. Product: PC SYSTEM MANAGER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM, hard disk. Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731 Registration: $19.95 Version: 2.0 (07-01-90) User benefits: Printed manual, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCSMINS*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 520k Description: This master menuing/submenuing system has all the bells and whistles. Up to 32,000 menus and program selections, customized run time help, customized command line replaceable parameter Chapter 2, "Utilities" 99 prompts, individual userid logon, time usage tracking with 4 detail and summary reports, password protection and automatic job starting based on time & date or day of week. Product: PullDown SAA Menu Shell Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: MicroDynamics Development, 215-367-1891 Registration: $34.95 Version: 3.20 (07-08-91) User benefits: Shrinkwrapped User's Guide with 51/4' & 31/2' Diskettes. Look for: CUA1OF3.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 215-623-6203 to download it at no charge); CUA-1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 890k Description: A fully SAA compliant (Like PCTools) menu shell system for both standalone PCs and DOS LANs. Differentiating features range from user-defined help and full screen blanker/color configurations to an integrated menu definition editor with context-sensitive help and user-defined dialogs. PullDown offers unmatched ease of use for users and maximum power to the professional. Non-TSR design assures conflict-free reliable operation on all DOS and LAN platforms. Product: Sloop Manager Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. EGA or Hercules monitor. Author: Sloop Software, 719-260-0433 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.2b (01-27-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Unlimited mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SLPMAN.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: Has virtually all of Program Managers's features plus a host of new one. Features include the ability to create folders (groups) within folders; move or copy items using a drag/drop interface; multi-select capability when adding, deleting, moving or copying items; password protection; run command with browse button which stores last twelve commands entered; simple, easy to use icon browser dialog box; associate multiple programs with a single extension; customizable popup run menu; and more. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 100 Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFINT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 264k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A general purposed menu generator which allows the integration of different software tools according to the priorities of the user. The program consists of two modules: a menu generator and a run time module for the execution of the menus. An unlimited number of menus can be created. Each menu can have up to 32 entries. Chains of menus can be defined. Virus control function. Parameters (like path, file name, drive specifier, etc.) can be passed over. Mouse support. Log file.... Product: Systems Manager Reports time by client, purpose & application. See full description on page 201. 2.7.2 File managers Product: 4EDIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: XD Systems, 703-821-3215 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.09 (10-13-91) User benefits: Disk and printed manual; telephone and CIS support; public domain bonus programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 4EDIT.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 73k Description: Adds descriptions (up to 80 characters) to MSDOS filenames and subdirs. File descriptions allow you to identify your files in much more meaningful ways than MS-DOS allows in an eight character filename. 4EDIT has a convenient full-screen editor with a cut and paste feature -- especially useful when several files need similar descriptions. Select a grouping of files using multiple filespecs with extended wildcards. For all versions of 4DOS. Supports new Ver 4.0 extended descriptions. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 101 Product: 4FILES [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 64k RAM. Strongly recommended: 4DOS or NDOS. Author: Hand-Crafted Software, 907-747-8996 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2S.4 (03-31-92) User benefits: Master disks, support, free upgrade. Look for: 4FILES2S.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-994-2944 to download it at no charge); 4FILES.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 on CompuServe; 4FILES2S.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 68k Description: A multipurpose 4DOS/NDOS-aware file manager, file annotator, and slick front-end for your favorite utilities. The interface is clean & convenient in every respect. * Manage directories & files (singly or in blocks) from a list sorted in any of several ways. * Nice file note editor. (4DOS/NDOS keep the notes with their files during file copy, move, etc.) * Rapid-fire access to files w/ your browser & other utilties. * On-the-fly reconfiguration. * Good documentation. Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Includes 4DOS file descriptions in ZIP files. See full description on page 112. Product: ActaeOn Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: Jon Clempner Registration: $34.95 Version: V1.60 (11-12-91) User benefits: Printed manual, Notification of updates. Look for: ACTV160.ZIP on BBSs; ACT160.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 110k Description: A Hard Disk Manager with a point and shoot interface to DOS. Although its ease of use will make it ideally suited to the new user, the regular user will find it useful on a day to day basis. In addition to most DOS commands, it has many other features including: * Graphical representation of Directory Tree * Find File/Find string within files * Add your own commands * Full Mouse support/Scroll bars * Text editor * Context Sensitive help Product: Attribution Changes or displays file/directory attributes. See full description on page 33. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 102 Product: CM_FILER [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 183k RAM. Author: NoVaSoft, 703-221-1833 Registration: $30.00 Version: 5.22 (03-09-92) User benefits: Printed manual, $10 commission per referral, one free upgrade disk, one year support. Look for: CM_FILER.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-381-3320 to download it at no charge); CF522.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; CM_FILER.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 114k Description: A multi-function disk/file manager with side-by-side display of directories OR trees. Full suite of file/directory/tree structure services; built-in editor, file finder, notepad, application launcher, background print spooler. Intuitive command syntax, small and fast. Many special features such as printing directory/tree listing, instant file freshening, password access, file protection from inadvertent deletion. Great for beginners and developers alike. Small at 91k, very fast. Product: DIRECT MAINT Hard disk directory and file manager. See full description on page 14. Product: DIREDIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Computer Counselors, Inc., 215-527-4408 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.05 (05-31-90) User benefits: Latest version of program on disk. Telephone and mail support. Notice of upgrades, bug fixes, etc. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIREDI.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 78k Description: This utility allows you to rearrange the order of files and sub-directory entries in a DOS directory. As well as allowing you to sort the directory in various standard ways, it allows you to move individual files around and/or specify an arbitrary sort order. V3.05 includes support for almost all fixed and removable disks and for > 32 Mb devices under DOS 4.0 and 5.0 and Compaq DOS 3.31. Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL) Prcss dups in&out ALL arcs,disks. Many modes. See full description on page 15. Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 16. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 103 Product: fastmenu GOLD Graphics User Interface (GUI), Menu System. See full description on page 104. Product: PMZIP OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell. See full description on page 35. Product: QFiler Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Jamestown Software, 608-271-2090 Registration: $20.00 Version: 3.2 (07-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual and disk; phone/BBS/newsletter support. Look for: QF*.* (multiple files) on BBSs (call 608-271-3685 to download it at no charge); QF32*.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: This powerful file manager displays two sorted directories side-by-side. Copy, rename, move or delete both files and directories. View file contents in ascii or hex. View and print directory tree. Find files on any drive. Create and remove subdirectories. Locate duplicate files. Set or clear file attributes. Change time/date stamps. Simplify use of file compression utilities like LHA and PKZip. Rename disk volume labels. Undelete or edit files. XCopy directories. Send files to print queue. Product: TreeTop Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard Disk, 256K RAM. Author: Kilgore Software, 916-371-3715 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.44 (03-02-91) User benefits: Free technical telephone support, a bound type set manual with a quick reference chart and the latest version on disk. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TREETO.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 346k Description: A fast, user friendly Hard Disk File and Directory Manager with a Point & Shoot user interface. Group files by wildcards, attributes, date/time, directory, or disk. Features include: * Graphic display of directory tree * Multiple logged drives * Sort/view/copy/move/delete/print files * Modify date/time/attr of files * Add, delete, or rename directories * Online context sensitive help * Full mouse support * Pull down menus * Excellent use of color Chapter 2, "Utilities" 104 * Much, Much More! Product: WinZip Windows ZIP/LZH/ARC Shell:View/Run/Extract/+. See full description on page 37. Product: XDIR Attach descriptive comments to DIR displays. See full description on page 23. 2.7.3 Combined MS/FMs Product: Command Post Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse recommended. Author: Wilson WindowWare, Inc., 206-937-9335 Registration: $49.95 Version: 7.0S (02-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, tech support, 90 day money back gaurantee. Look for: CP-70S.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-935-5198 to download it at no charge); CP-70S.ZIP in WINAPA forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: A powerful custom menu system for Microsoft Windows that lets you tailor your Windows-based workstation to your needs and preferences. A single menu item can gather filenames and other information into listboxes for the user to choose from, perform arithmetic, parse strings, move and resize windows, read and write WIN.INI variables, read DOS environment variables, copy, move and delete files. Includes useful sample menus, a file browser, and much more. Product: fastmenu GOLD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. VGA monitor; hard drive. Author: jwh: SoftWare, 419-588-3608 Registration: $60.00 Version: 4.1 (09-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, 51/4' & 31/2' disks, and one year free phone support. Look for: GOLD41*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 419-588-3615 to download it at no charge); GOLD4*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 500k Description: Very attractive graphics based hard drive menuing system. Fully mouse supported with lots of built-in utilities and options. Totally removes itself from memory during application execution. Full password protection with up to 40 user titled pages with up to 20 applications per page. Includes: Phonebook database with Dialer, Complete directory and file maintenance module, AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS file switcher, Batch/Text file editor with cut & paste, Set Time & Date, Much Much More. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 105 Product: Hard Disk Director Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Canyon Software, 415-453-9779 Registration: $40.00 Version: 5.0 (02-09-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/CompuServe/ mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIRP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: A series of programs making up a complete hard disk menu, shell and file manager. DL.EXE is a full featured shell. You can mark selected directories or files for copying, moving or removing or viewing. 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 is a 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. Viewer and shell for ZIP files. Product: MenuDIRECT Gold Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, 512k RAM. Author: Applied Micro Systems Technology, 405-377-0444 Registration: $39.95 Version: 3.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Disk with latest version, manual, free support and update notices. Look for: MDR30.ZIP on BBSs; MDR30.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 525k Description: Was the Point & Shoot Hard Disk Manager - all new rewrite. Nominated for one of BYTE Magazine's best product awards at Spring COMDEX 1991. Outstanding file/directory/program manager. Unlimited user menus with with single-keystroke program execution. Split-screen file list and directory tree with all standard commands and some valuable extras. Pull-down menus, context-sensitive help, mouse support, floppy disk formatting, password protection, usage logging and a host of other features. 2.7.4 MS/FMs for developers Product: Command Post Programmable Shell/File Mgr. for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 104. Product: WinBatch Windows Batch Language. See full description on page 69. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 106 2.7.5 Work environment managers Product: CM_FILER [***] Multi-Function Disk/File Manager. See full description on page 101. Product: InContext Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM, hard disk. Author: Rams' Island Software, 303-841-2848 Registration: $60.00 Version: 1.02 (10-21-91) User benefits: Current and next versions; Nice typeset manual; At least one year of voice/BBS/newsletter support; Opportunity to test new releases. Look for: INCX102*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 303-841-6269 to download it at no charge); INCXT*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 440k Description: Improves your productivity by helping you organize, manage, and execute whatever you do on your computer. No mere DOS shell, this program is based on the principles of human work. On top of a unique, object-oriented DOS shell, InContext provides well-integrated task planning and calendar management. Its basic features are readily useable by novices, but it provides a level of control and sophistication that will please the expert. Great help/tutor/docs! 2.8 Security programs "Shareware is as safe as [retail] software if obtained directly from an author or from a vendor or BBS who has gotten the disk directly from the author." -- an official ASP statement on shareware See also: Utilities, File utilities, Backup/restore (page 29); Utilities, File utilities, Encryption & security (page 33); Utilities, File utilities, File archivers (page 34); Utilities, File utilities, File comparison (page 37); Utilities, System Utilities, Recovery utilities (page 72). Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Product: LOGIK MENU Menu System, 43/50 lines, Mouse, Events, Log. See full description on page 96. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 107 Product: An Ounce Of Prevention Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard drive. 18k RAM for TSR module. Author: Pete Maclean Software Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.05 (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Latest version. Update notification. Goodies! Look for: OZ.ZIP on BBSs; OZ.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 94k Description: Prevents disasters with your hard disks and the files on them. Keeps "deleted" files invisibly, in limbo, available for instant guaranteed retrieval. Saves up to 8 deleted generations of each file, truly purging the oldest only when disk space is exhausted. Also forcibly prevents reformats of hard disks, elegantly describes critical disk errors, gracefully handles disk-full conditions, and more. Junk your UNDELETEs and UNFORMATs! An Ounce Of Prevention is worth a pound of messy recovery. Product: Shredder/2 Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Author: Richard W. Adams Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.10 (01-23-91) User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades. Look for: SHREO110.ZIP on BBSs; SHRE02.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 25k Description: This Presentation Manager program securely erases files so no one can retrieve their data. Options to keep a log of shredded files, to shred hidden & read only files, & make a backup copy of the files before shredding. 2.8.1 Virus/Trojan detectors Product: Flu_Shot+ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 16k RAM. Author: Software Concepts Design, 212-889-6431 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.82 (05-11-91) User benefits: Regular updates and update discounts, timely support, a clean copy directly from the author. Look for: FSP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 212-889-6438 to download it at no charge); FSP*.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 0 on CompuServe. Download size: 50k Description: An active monitoring program for detecting and preventing computer viruses and insures the integrity of the programs you use on your system. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 108 By selecting the various levels of protection you wish to install on your system, you can be sure that the program you are about to run is only the program you wanted to run and does not contain any computer viruses. Winner of PC Magazine's Editor Choice award. Updated on a regular basis. Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Stiller Research, 904-575-7884 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.11a (02-17-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, virus support. Look for: I-M*.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6845 CONF77 to download it at no charge); I-MAST.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: A powerful comprehensize anti-virus and data integrity product. Do you have a virus? A flaky hard disk? Did someone change a file while you were out? Find out for sure with Integrity Master. Use this to easily defeat viruses and get the extra benefits of PC security, change control and disk problem detection. It enables detection of ANY virus (not just known ones), but doesn't need periodic updates, although it recognizes known viruses by name. Product: PC Canary Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Compass / New England, 603-431 8030 Registration: $19.95 Version: 91g (05-15-91) User benefits: Manual, most recent version, phone/mail/CIS support; all registered users will be notified of any known problems. Look for: CY91G.* on BBSs (call 603-433 1859 to download it at no charge); CY91G.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; CY91G.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 90k Description: * Detects modifications to .EXE, .DAT and COMMAND.COM files * Installs easily * Low maintenance; does not require frequent updates * Low overhead (fast, not memory resident) * Low false alarm rate * Doesn't modify files; can be used with other security programs * Allows DOS upgrades Named for miner's canary whose death signalled invisible toxic fumes. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 109 Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Menu generator for STAFF and other S/W. See full description on page 99. 2.8.2 Virus cleanup/removal Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Easy to use anti-virus/data integrity prog. See full description on page 108. 2.8.3 System activity monitors Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Menu generator for STAFF and other S/W. See full description on page 99. 2.8.4 File integrity monitors Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 107. Product: Integrity Master(tm) [***] Easy to use anti-virus/data integrity prog. See full description on page 108. Product: PC Canary Virus alarm. See full description on page 108. Product: STAFF-INTEGRATOR Menu generator for STAFF and other S/W. See full description on page 99. 2.9 Software tools 2.9.1 For multiple programs Product: HDM IV - Hard Disk Menu DOS Menu & Security System, Network Support. See full description on page 96. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 110 2.9.2 For Sidekick Product: CALendar preview for SideKick 2 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Sidekick 2.0; 320k RAM; hard disk. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.03 (05-13-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: CALSK103.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALSK.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; CALSK103.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 92k Description: Produces a preview of your Calendar and ToDo's to the Screen, Printer, or File from SK2's Calendar file (.DB) without invoking SK2. Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days of activities. Features: Notes; Reminders; Look Ahead, Searching, RTM Interface; Intl Sort; Fixed 4+ Hour Appointments. Product: SWAPSK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Borland's SideKick 1.0 or 2.0, or SideKick Plus. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWSK17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 111 2.9.2.1 Sidekick Plus specific Product: CALendar RePorT for SideKick+ Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. SideKick Plus. Hard disk recommended. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.51 (04-08-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: CALRP251.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALRP.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; CALRP251.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 80k Description: Produces nicely formatted calendar reports to Screen, Printer, File from SK+'s Calendar file (.APP) without invoking SK+. Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days of activities. Features: Notes; Reminders; Searching; Look Ahead, Task Notes, RTM Interface; Many Options Product: CALendar report for TRaVel Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM. Sidekick Plus. Hard disk recommended. Author: WetZoft Applications, 301-969-9385 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.05 (04-08-91) User benefits: Printed Manual & Latest Disk; Phone,CompuServ,GEnie Support; Priority Enhancement Consideration. Look for: CALTR105.EXE on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); CALTR.EXE in BORAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; CALTR105.EXE in BORLAND RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 81k Description: Produces formatted Daily, Weekly, Monthly calendar reports to Screen, Printer, File from SK+'s Calendar file (.APP) without invoking SK+. Like Traveling Sidekick! Invoke from command line or batch file to preview next 'n' days, weeks, months of activities. Features include: Notes; Install Program; Many Options; NEW: Print Next Day, Week, Month; Chapter 2, "Utilities" 112 2.9.3 For PC Tools 2.9.3.1 Deluxe Shell specific Product: SWAPDS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. PC Tools Deluxe Shell 6.0 or Deluxe Desktop 6.0. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWDS17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.9.4 For 4DOS Product: 4EDIT Full-screen editor for file descriptions. See full description on page 100. Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 4DOS; PKZIP/PKUNZIP. Author: XD Systems, 703-821-3215 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.00 (10-24-91) User benefits: Disk and printed manual; telephone and CIS support; public domain bonus programs. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 4ZIP.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 155k Description: A utility for 4DOS. Used with the PKWare compression program PKZIP, it compresses 4DOS file descriptions along with the files. The included program 4UNZIP calls PKUnzip and restores the descriptions as each file is uncompressed. Select files to Zip or Unzip from a full-screen list with extended wildcards. Pass through commands to PKZIP and PKUNZIP, obtained separately. Supports 4DOS 4.0 80 character descriptions and extended fields. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 113 2.9.5 For Lotus Product: SWAPLM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Lotus Metro or Lotus Express. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWLM17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.9.6 For Norton Product: DiZkND THE DiZk cataloger for NDOS. See full description on page 11. 2.9.6.1 For Norton Guides Product: SWAPNG Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Norton Guides. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWNG17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.9.6.2 For Norton Utilities Product: 4FILES [***] File manager & annotator for 4DOS & NDOS. See full description on page 100. 2.9.7 For PKWARE 2.9.7.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP Product: 4ZIP/4UNZIP Includes 4DOS file descriptions in ZIP files. See full description on page 112. Product: EZ-Reader Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 161. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 114 Product: Nifty James's File Finder File/Archive finder for DOS. See full description on page 19. Product: NJ's File Finder for Windows Finds files/archives under Microsoft Windows. See full description on page 19. Product: PMZIP OS/2 Presentation Manager ZIP shell. See full description on page 35. Product: QFiler Simple, powerful with 2 side-by-side windows. See full description on page 103. Product: Shez [***] Program shell for managing compressed files. See full description on page 36. Product: WinZip Windows ZIP/LZH/ARC Shell:View/Run/Extract/+. See full description on page 37. Product: ZiPaper Randomly select Wallpaper - store compressed! See full description on page 317. 2.9.8 For other Product: dLITE Memory-res dBASE-Compat Desktop File Manager. See full description on page 140. Product: SWAPDOS Switches from one large program to another. See full description on page 41. Product: SWAPMM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Broderbund's MemoryMate. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWMM17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 115 Product: SWAPTN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Micrologic's Tornado. Author: Innovative Data Concepts, Inc., 215-443-9705 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.7x (04-15-90) User benefits: Disk and printed manual. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWTN17.COM in PCVENC forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 35k Description: Makes it possible to load many popular TSRs in less than 8K of your DOS memory. With a "High-DOS" memory manager, these resident programs now require 0K of DOS memory. 2.10 Other Product: LiteSPM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 25k RAM. Author: Information Technology, Ltd., 401-724-2730 Registration: $15.00 Version: 1.01 (07-01-91) User benefits: Latest version, free telephone support, notification of inexpensive updates. Look for: SPM.ZIP on BBSs; SPM.ZIP in PCM:UTILFORUM forum LIB 14 on CompuServe; SPM.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 49k Description: A background (TSR) serial port montior capable of logging serial port data to disk in an unattended mode. Takes less than 25K when resident. User configurable. Frees your system for other work while still capturing that valuable data. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 116 Chapter 3 Writing applications See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers (page 39). 3.1 Text editors See also: Writing applications, Word processors (page 122). Product: AM-EDIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: PLC Software, 205-822-1619 Registration: $37.00 Version: 1.00 (01-10-92) User benefits: Latest version with up-to-date on-disk manual; 6 month voice/CIS support; notification of new releases; right to purchase any new release at $30 discount. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 42k Description: A full-screen text editor which is both powerful and extremely easy to use. Includes extensive on-screen help. Very fast in loading/saving files and finding text strings. Allows merging of text files. Includes a calculator and a User ID function, allowing up to 30 different users to have their own parameters such as screen colors, backup option, and lines-to-scroll. Can store up to 3.5 times as much text in real memory as some PC editors. Entire system contained in a single 42K program. Product: BOXER(tm) Text Editing System Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk or 720K floppy drive. Author: BOXER Software, 603-924-6602 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.20 (01-25-92) User benefits: Latest version, quick reference card, LEFTHAND MAN file browser program, phone support. Look for: BOX*.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-623-6203,JOIN77 to download it at no charge); BOX*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; BOX*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 246k Description: A powerful, full-featured Text Editor. Features 512-level Undo, full mouse support, 28/43/50 lines for E/VGA, multiple files/ windows, column marking, editable keystroke macros, search across all edited files, graphic drawing, colors, compile from editor, word processing and context sensitive help. Extensive block text commands: sort, fill, case, total, invert... Reconfigurable keyboard with popular maps supplied; pull-down menus & online help change *dynamically* to reflect reassignment! Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 117 Product: EDWORD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: FAGERLUND CONSULTING, 604-984-7330 Registration: $44.00 Version: 1.0 (11-26-91) User benefits: Printed user's guide. Six months free voice telephone support. Look for: EDWORD.ZIP on BBSs; EDWORD.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; EDWORD.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 75k Description: This full featured, multi-file text editor is small, quick and easy to use. It uses a numbered file list to assist when editing many files from various directories. Allows search and replace through all files in the list. Can search subdirectories to locate files for editing. Prints to any printer in 2 modes with optional line numbers. Has line drawing, cut and paste, macros, ASCII table, no file size limit, color or b/w, 3 help screens. Product: Flex Fast multiwindow word processor. See full description on page 122. Product: KWIKWRITE Word Processor. See full description on page 122. Product: NED Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256K RAM, CGA monitor. Author: David L. Dight, +61-2 331-4521 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.6b (02-18-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, mail/email support, one free major uprade. Look for: NEDIT.EXE on BBSs (call +1 505 662-0659 to download it at no charge); NEDIT.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 208k Description: A high performance text editor. Features: Edit up to 10 files; Expand wildcards, pick lists; On line calculator, ASCII tables and help; Super fast screens; EGA43/VGA50 line modes; std. edit functions+more; autosave; {} match, field copy, copy strings to search/last command; Embed print commands; Print while you work; Powerful reg. expr. search & replace; Use DOS; Config. env.; Block/column copy, cut, paste and format across files(s); Kbd macros; Browse drives/dirs for files. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 118 Product: Oak Hill Vi(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Oak Hill Software, Inc., 908-671-8544 Registration: $60.00 Version: 5.7A (05-18-91) User benefits: Latest version on disk, typeset-quality manual, support by mail. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VI57A1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: A professional-grade version of "vi", the standard UNIX full- screen text editor. Includes virtually all vi features: undo, map/abbreviation macros, text search/substitution with meta characters, shell escapes, external filters, margin wrap, save buffers, line numbers and auto-indent, plus built-in paragraph formatting, color control, line centering, case conversion and more. Archive includes comprehensive manual and utilities. Product: OMNIDay Daily Diary Program For Up To 10 Users. See full description on page 92. Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Just Excellent Software, Inc., 215-565-7780 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.77 (08-25-91) User benefits: Printed manual, Multi-math calculator, separate print utility, keyboard reconfigurator, technical support and free upgrade to next major release. Look for: PETPE277.ZIP on BBSs; PETPE.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 227k Description: Up to 20 movable, sizable, overlayed or tiled windows. Mouse interface allows easy cut, paste, move, mark, etc. Works well with keyboard also. Full featured with regular expressions, brace matching, key macros, include file editing and over 100 other functions. Word process mode allows auto reformat, and justification. Box and line drawing for easy, quick forms can be done with mouse or cursor keys. Files the size of memory, very fast. Pull down menus and extensive on-line help make it easy. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 119 Product: pEDIT PLUS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. CGA monitor and hard disk recommended. Author: T. G. Muench, 602-445-2479 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.0 (12-15-91) User benefits: Master disks, unlimited support, bonus utilities, product discounts. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: PEDIT*.ZIP on BBSs; PEDIT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 192k Description: This DOS-based text editor has a graphical interface and full mouse support. The graphical ButtonBar gives quick access to 18 functions without having to deal with menus. Text-only mode. Wordstar, EMACS and MS Quick Editor emulation. Auto word wrap, paragraph indent, case change, block indent, timed autosave, Ascii chart, DOS buffer. Now handles up to 16 files at one time. Also new is a tutorial that walks you through the basics of editing. Rated a Trophy by Public Brand. Product: PostCardMaster PostCard & Mail Handling System. See full description on page 146. Product: QEdit(R) Advanced Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: SemWare, 404-641-9002 Registration: $54.95 Version: 2.1 (04-03-90) User benefits: 140-page professionally printed, indexed, spiral bound manual. Quick reference card. Friendly, knowledgeable tech support via phone, multi-line bbs, FAX and/or mail. Access to maintenance releases on bbs. Low cost major updates. Look for: QEDIT21.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-641-8968 to download it at no charge); QEDIT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 128k Description: Blazingly Fast, multi-file, multi-window, compact (44k) text editor, that is powerful, yet EASY to use. Includes pulldown menus, macros, column blocks, and basic word-processing features. Completely configurable, including keyboard, colors and initial settings. New in version 2.1 are: swap to disk/EMS on shell, CenterLine, plus much more! 1989 Data Based Advisor readers choice as best Program/Text Editor. Over 75,000 licensed users. Rated as "Highly recommended" by John Dvorak in 1989 PC Magazine. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 120 Product: Ravitz Editor Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Ravitz Software Inc., 606-268-4223 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.10 (08-31-91) User benefits: Mail and BBS support, current disk. Look for: RAVED.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); RAVED.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Description: A fast, powerful, mid sized, text editor. It has integrated outlining and overviewing, area mark manipulation (copy, fill, shift, sort, etc.), find/change, word wrap and reflow, line drawing, multiple file handling, change tracking, flexible user interface (function keys, mouse, menus), and it is configurable and programmable. Product: Technical Editor Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Superior Soft Registration: $39.95 Version: 2.61 (09-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, BBS and mail support, Source code available. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TE261*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 125k Description: A fast, full featured and unique programmer's/text editor. Features include: * Virtual memory (edits huge files) * XMS support * Undo last 100 changes * 25,43,50 line display support * Re-definable commands * Binary mode for editing binary files * Keystroke macros * Line and column blocking modes * Regular expression search and replace * Keystroke macros * Bookmarks * File pick lists * Multi-Screen AND multi-Window Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 121 Product: WinEdit Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Mouse recommended. Author: Wilson WindowWare, Inc., 206-937-9335 Registration: $59.95 Version: 1.1C (07-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, tech support, 90-day money back gaurantee. Look for: WED11C.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-935-5198 to download it at no charge); WED11C.ZIP in WINAPA forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 90k Description: A new text editor designed to take full advantage of the Windows 3.0 environment. First and foremost a programmers editor, it has features designed for creating and maintaining program source code. With its ASCII file format, ability to edit files of almost unlimited size, and easy-to-use ribbon bar, it makes the perfect editor for everyday use. Product: WordMaster ASCII Word Processor. See full description on page 123. 3.2 Text organizers Product: dtSearch Document search and retrieval program. See full description on page 147. Product: Index! [***] Automatic Index Coding for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 126. Product: MakeDemo Presentation program with interactive menuing. See full description on page 167. Product: PAGE COUNT [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Tinker Software Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.0A (11-23-91) User benefits: Unlimited fax/BBS support. Look for: PGCNT20A.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-852-7708 to download it at no charge); PGCNT2.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 1 on CompuServe. Download size: 73k Description: Takes any normal text file and compute how many pages of standard paper it will take to print out the file. All computation is based on printing 55 lines per page. With this version you will have the option to print out the file from within the program. During printing you will be informed as to the number of pages read into the print buffer. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 122 Product: Ravitz Editor Text editor/outliner. See full description on page 119. Product: TDisplay [***] Creates Customized Self-Displaying Text Files. See full description on page 38. 3.3 Word processors See also: Writing applications, Text editors (page 116). Product: BOXER(tm) Text Editing System Full featured Text Editor/Word Processor. See full description on page 116. Product: Cumberland Diary [***] Diary/ Journal Entry Program. See full description on page 344. Product: Cumberland Story [***] Write your own or your ancestor's life story. See full description on page 345. Product: Flex Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Logical Systems Registration: $29.95 Version: 1.02 (06-16-91) User benefits: Personalized latest version, unlimited BBS support, extra utilities. Look for: FLEX*.LZH on BBSs (call 501-985-0059 to download it at no charge); FLEX102.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 150k Description: Powerful multiwindow word processor. Block moves, macros, configurable colors, supports 26 printers, EGA/VGA 43 and 50 line modes, context-sensitive online help, smart tabbing and indenting, optional auto-save or .BAK files, more. Product: KWIKWRITE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.01 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, newsletter. Look for: KWRITE.ZIP on BBSs; KWRITE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: A small, simple to use word processor. It fits on one disk, and is a good choice when you don't want to take up too much space on your disk (like in a laptop). Creates and edits normal ASCII files, so the editor can also be used for programming, writing Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 123 batch files or other ASCII files. Can merge information from dBASE database (mail-merge). Product: LQMATRIX Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 49. Product: PACE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Mark Tigges, 604-926-0366 Registration: $45.00 Version: 1.0 (11-22-90) User benefits: Free upgrade and technical support. Look for: DOPPLER (multiple files) on BBSs (call 604-277-9970 to download it at no charge). Download size: 500k Description: Designed to supply to the public an easy to use, yet powerful word processor, for an affordable price. With the first version complete, the objective has been fullfilled. Has all of the standard features, primed for speed and convience, and is a word processing enviornment that fullfills. Major features include context sensitive help, DOS shell, multiple file in-window editing and more. Plus files are not restricted to a size limit. A powerful program that is easy to learn. Product: pE - The "perfect" Editor(tm) Windowed Text Editor/Word Processor. See full description on page 118. Product: pEDIT PLUS The personal EDITor PLUS. See full description on page 118. Product: QEdit(R) Advanced FAST, compact, multi-file/window text editor. See full description on page 119. Product: Save the Planet Ozone & greenhouse data, easy word processor. See full description on page 298. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 124 Product: WordMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Author: MasterWorks, 206-495-4574 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.7 (07-11-91) User benefits: Receive personalized copy of most recent version without reminders. Look for: WDMASTER.EXE on BBSs (call 901-753-7213 to download it at no charge); WDMSTR.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; WDMASTER.EXE in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 210k Description: Full-featured word processor with extensive pull-down menu system and on-line help. Includes: multiple fonts, macros, windows, search and replace, cutting/pasting text, headers/ footers, automatic pagination, the ability to customize colors and command structure and more. The documentation includes examples of using various functions to help you work easier and faster. 3.4 Desktop publishing Product: ALPHAQUOTE Typesetting and DTP Estimating. See full description on page 310. Product: CODE TO CODE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: AlphaBytes, Inc., 202-546-4119 Registration: $29.00 Version: 4.0 (04-29-91) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual and free phone support. Look for: CTOC40.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4202 to download it at no charge); CTOC40.EXE in DTPFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 143k Description: Automatically manages cryptic codes (such as or @HEAD = )left in text files by typesetting and desktop publishing programs. This new version can translate, strip or replace codes in one pass. Now spell-check or run a thesaurus without codes choking your system. CTC can work with DOS wildcards to process many files with one command or it' s own built in menu system. Other features include a graphic arts calculator, on- line help, DOS shell and complete docs. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 125 Product: Crossword Clipper for Windows Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Crossword Creator 5.0 for puzzle design. Author: PC HELP-LINE, 714-797-3091 Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.00 (02-01-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, technical support. Look for: CWCLIP.ZIP on BBSs; CWCLIP.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: This crossword layout tool works with the Windows Clipboard, enabling you to paste your puzzles into desktop publishing applications. WYSIWYG display lets you resize the puzzle grid, select fonts, etc. Also creates Windows bitmap (.BMP) graphic files. Cannot be used for puzzle design, but will accept crossword data files (.XWP format only) from other programs. A companion program, Crossword Creator, is the preferred design tool. Product: Crossword Creator Multi-lingual crossword puzzle editor. See full description on page 381. Product: Decoder! [***] Needs: Unknown. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $79.00 Version: 1.2 (09-13-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DECD12.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; DECD12.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 76k Description: Optimized for use with ASCII, Word, and WordPerfect, but will strip most file formats. Handles quotes, dash and ellipses; converts other 3-digit codes to ASCII equivalents. Runs in seconds to make files useable by other applications. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 126 Product: Filer! [***] Needs: Unknown. 640k RAM. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $79.00 Version: 1.92 (12-16-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FIL192.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; FIL192.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 194k Description: Menu-driven file management system tracks all files, using 3 windows to display a list of .PUB and .CHP files, a list of files which make up the currently-selected .CHP, and text from the largest file in the .CHP. Copy, delete, move, backup, compress, decompress any combination of files. All internal file pointers updated. Many more features; major application. Product: GEMCAP Capture text/graphics screens in GEM .IMG fmt. See full description on page 312. Product: Index! [***] Needs: Unknown. 400k RAM. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $79.00 Version: 1.4e (05-30-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, bonus utilities, support, free updates, upgrade discounts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; IND14E.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; IND14E.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 111k Description: Menu-driven indexing utility lets you enter terms to index in a database. Then searches up to 100 chapters at a time, finds every instance of your terms, builds and inserts the index codes Ventura needs. Index preview option ensures proper database entry. Automatic publication, chapter and file selection. Easily reduces indexing time by 90%. Product: LQMATRIX Softfonts and softfont editor for Epson LQ. See full description on page 49. Product: PM2LINO [***] Removes Ctrl-D characters from PostScript. See full description on page 59. Product: PRO-CR Professional Optical Character Recognition. See full description on page 310. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 127 Product: PS-TEXT [***] Extracts text from PostScript file to ASCII. See full description on page 60. Product: QFont Font editor for HP LaserJet soft fonts. See full description on page 58. Product: Rubicon Publisher Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Disk space varies: 1.1MB for 9-Pin, 1.5MB for 24-pin, 1.6MB for LaserJet 2, 1.0MB for LaserJet 3 or Postscript. Optional preview requires VGA monitor. Author: Rubicon Computer Labs Inc., 819-770-4317 Registration: $59.50 Version: 2.2C (06-08-91) User benefits: Printed manual. Hyphenologist, Times, Helv, Classic & Nova Fonts. Third-Party Font Support. Optimal Paragraph Composition, LaserJet Graphics. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 337k Description: Comprehensive desktop publisher based on traditional typesetting concepts; over 120 features. Supports over 200 printers including most popular 9 & 24 pin dot matrix, LaserJet 2 & 3, & Postscript. Comes with 2 font families; supports LaserJet 3 & Postscript fonts. Batch processor, controlled by tags embedded in the input file. User's present word processor or text editor can be used to prepare (Ascii) files for publication. Screen preview provided for computers with VGA. Great quality output! Product: Swap! [***] Needs: Unknown. EGA/VGA monitors only (not SVGA); Microsoft- compatible mouse; non-network environment. 1MB exp. or ext. memory recommended. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.5 (11-26-90) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SWP15A.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; SWP15A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 72k Description: At the touch of a hot-key in Ventura, jump to the DOS prompt and allows you to run any program (shell provides all but 11K of pre-Ventura RAM), then return. Takes just 7K when not in use. Swaps Ventura to expanded memory, extended memory or disk. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 128 Product: Tag! [***] Needs: Unknown. Author: Trinity Software, 703-791-2576 Registration: $59.00 Version: 1.51 (05-02-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, support, free updates, upgrade discounts, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TAG151.ZIP in DTPFORUM forum LIB 7 on CompuServe; TAG151.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 125k Description: Menu-driven utility provides lightning-fast pre-tagging of ASCII, Word and WordPerfect files for Ventura. Tags in one window; paragraphs in another. Use mouse or hot-keys to apply tags, or automate in 3 ways: replace one tag with another; apply a tag to each paragraph with selected text; apply a cycle of up to 10 tags through any part of a document. Ideal for long docs with repetitive structures. 3.5 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: CODE TO CODE DTP & Typesetting code conversion program. See full description on page 124. Product: ConvDW Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CrossCourt Systems, 517-332-4353 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.2 (01-20-90) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual plus other shareware programs on disk. Look for: CONVDW.ZIP on BBSs (call 517-353-5458 to download it at no charge); CONVDW.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 20k Description: Converts IBM DisplayWrite 3, 4, or 5 files to ASCII. It is the best available program of its type. Can drop soft returns or convert to hard returns. Can expand tabs to spaces or retain them, drop other unwanted spaces, and mark font attributes such as underlining. IBM does not publish the file format for DisplayWrite so this is one of only a handful of programs, either shareware or commercial, that will read DW files. Product: Decoder! [***] Tag and Code Stripper for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 129 Product: PM2LINO [***] Removes Ctrl-D characters from PostScript. See full description on page 59. Product: PS-TEXT [***] Extracts text from PostScript file to ASCII. See full description on page 60. Product: Tag! [***] Automatic Pre-Tagging for Ventura Pub. Files. See full description on page 127. Product: TextCon Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CrossCourt Systems, 517-332-4353 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.73 (05-23-91) User benefits: Latest release with printed manual plus other shareware programs on disk. Look for: TEXTCON.ZIP on BBSs (call 517-353-5458 to download it at no charge); TEXTCN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 41k Description: Reformats ASCII files for import to a word processor. Among its features: strips carriage returns or adds them, as needed; removes extraneous spaces; allows changes in line and paragraph spacing. Its carriage return stripping is superb, properly handling almost any paragraph style. Saves tremendous amount of editing normally needed when importing ASCII files. Accepts non-standard ASCII (pre-5.0 WordStar, Macintosh, and Unix). IBM DCA/RFT output option available separately. Product: TextOut/5 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: CrossCourt Systems, 517-332-4353 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.02 (06-09-91) User benefits: Latest release with printed manual plus other shareware programs on disk. Look for: TEXTOUT5.ZIP on BBSs (call 517-353-5458 to download it at no charge); TXTOUT.ZIP in WPSGA forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 36k Description: Converts WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1 files to ASCII, with improvements over WordPerfect's ASCII-output capabilities. Features include: translation of all text, including footnotes, endnotes, tables, text and equation boxes, and comments; can mark many formatting attributes, such as bold or italic, with custom ASCII strings; better translation of WP's extended character sets; optional page-format output; reformatting to new line length; faster than Text Out; and allows wildcard filenames. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 130 3.6 Dictionaries Product: PC-GLOSSARY Glossary of microcomputer & networking terms. See full description on page 289. 3.7 Document boilerplates 3.7.1 Business specific See also: Business (page 172). Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 197. Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. 3.8 Creativity & brainstorming Product: Babble! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 400k RAM. Author: Korenthal Associates, Inc., 212-242-1790 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (02-08-91) User benefits: Typeset manual, nifty keyboard template, many more writing samples to enhance their enjoyment of the product, free technical support and notification of major upgrades. Look for: BAB200.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-837-3236 to download it at no charge); BAB200.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; BAB200.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 7 on GEnie. Download size: 158k Description: Spur your creativity and cure writer's block with Babble!, an automatic writing program. Analyzes samples of text for style and content, and then generates a steady stream of nonsensical prose. Mix Shakespeare with Harold Robbins (or import your own writings); apply special effects like Stutter and Subliminal. Text is controlled on-the-fly using the unique "text-mixing studio" control panel, and changes appear instantly. "Wonderfully funny but useful," says PC Magazine (5/14/91). Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 131 Product: Creativity Package [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 400k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $34.00 Version: 3.1 (03-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: CREATE*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; CRTV*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 11 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: 3-disk set for writers, teachers, students, executives -- anyone who must produce fresh ideas. Includes a complete book on creativity enhancement, software for computer-aided brainstorming, and a poetry writing program. Product: NEWBIZ [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. CGA monitor recommended. Author: Centre for Commercial Innovation (CCI) Registration: $24.95 Version: 1.0 (03-08-92) User benefits: Support, free updates. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NEWBIZ.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 143k Description: Nobody ever got rich working for somebody else! So why not take charge of your life, set up a business of your own and become prosperous? Here is an exciting and effective Brainstorming Program that will assist you in dreaming up- and evaluating ideas to start your own business on a shoestring, based on the tangible and intangible assets THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE! You can also use it as a standalone Personal Decision Support System. Product: Poetry Generator [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 400k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.1 (06-01-91) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notification. Look for: POETRY*.ZIP on BBSs; POET*.ZIP in IBMNEW forum LIB 8 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Turn your computer into a poet! Using a 20,000-word vocabulary, this program creates free-verse poems at the touch of a button. Using the structure of actual poems as models, the program randomly combines words and short phrases into verses 4 to 9 lines long. The results as fascinating. Some of these poems have actually been published in national magazines. This program has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Writer's Digest. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 132 3.9 Software tools 3.9.1 For multiple programs Product: PUTMAIL [***] Librarian Utility for PVCS. See full description on page 274. 3.9.2 For Word 3.9.2.1 Word for Windows Product: Dinger Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Word for Windows. Author: Pinecliffe International, 303-642-0604 Registration: $19.00 Version: 2.0 (02-15-91) User benefits: Latest version on disk; Font help; Discounts! Look for: DNGR20.ZIP on BBSs; DNGR20.ZIP in MSAPP forum LIB 12 on CompuServe. Download size: 55k Description: Gives you lightning-fast access to the bullet, em-dash, section mark, copyright, arrow, and other common symbols, dingbats, and "Foreign" characters. Also lets you get at any character in any font with a couple of mouse clicks. Looking for the ZapfDingbat finger? The Times Roman "Yen" sign? How about a "(c)" in Helvetica? You don't need to go diving for the printer manual any more, or tape another yellow sticky-note on the monitor. Dinger shows how easy it can be! Product: Enveloper Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Word for Windows. HP LaserJet or DeskJet printer. Author: Pinecliffe International, 303-642-0604 Registration: $29.00 Version: 3.2 (05-07-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest disks and tips, Cheat Sheet, Discounts. Look for: ENVR32.ZIP on BBSs; ENVR32.ZIP in MSAPP forum LIB 12 on CompuServe. Download size: 120k Description: The fastest, easiest envelopes you've ever printed... Write your letter. Click on "File" then "Enveloper". Check and make sure Enveloper grabbed the address correctly. Click OK. Your envelope comes out the printer, formatted the way you want it, with your logo or return address, and (on lasers) a complete postal bar code. Lots of options: multiple return addresses; all sorts of fonts, bold, italic, point sizes; LOGOS!; even a new print/merge facility that works from existing merge docs. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 133 Product: WOPR-WinWord Office POWER Pack Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Word for Windows. Author: Pinecliffe International, 303-642-0604 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.0 (07-07-91) User benefits: Printed Enveloper manual, latest disk, tips, support, Discounts! Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WOPR*.EXE in MSAPP forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 410k Description: The largest, most powerful collection of WinWord macros ever assembled. Includes Enveloper (prints envelopes on LaserJets, DeskJets, compatibles), PostScript Enveloper, 2 X 4 (prints any document duplex or 4-up), a new File New (helps you keep track of your templates and actually use them), Treasure (hunt for new, useful menu assignments and macros you can use every day), Dinger, WOPRClock, Labelit, Fancy Keys, Killer, Word Counter, and much more. 3.9.3 For other Product: Btr Help! Btrieve File Utility. Repair, Edit, Browse. See full description on page 275. Product: Changer/2 Changes files without word a processor. See full description on page 276. Product: Decoder! [***] Tag and Code Stripper for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Product: Filer! [***] Visual File Management for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 125. Product: Index! [***] Automatic Index Coding for Ventura Publisher. See full description on page 126. Product: JEPRS (Jeepers!) Bibliographic Database Management System. See full description on page 156. Product: Over_LAZ HP LaserJet overlays and letterheads. See full description on page 57. Product: Over_LAZ PS PostScript overlays and letterheads. See full description on page 59. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 134 Product: PSEARCH Fast tool to search for files with text words. See full description on page 21. Product: RECALL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.5 (04-11-91) User benefits: Latest version and updates with BBS support. Money Back Gurantee. Look for: RECALL25.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge); RECALL.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 74k Description: Provides advanced file selection for Wordperfect and other word processing program. Enhances WordPerfect file selection by providing sorted file lists, especially list sorted by date. This allows you to locate files you most recently worked on. Has a WordPerfect and text file viewer. It also can drive any other program provided a command parameter can be the selected filename. Features include text search, pattern matching and more. Product: Swap! [***] Instant DOS Shell for Ventura Publisher Gem. See full description on page 127. Product: Tag! [***] Automatic Pre-Tagging for Ventura Pub. Files. See full description on page 127. Product: WinEdit Perfect ASCII editor for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 120. 3.10 Other Product: ClipMate for Windows Captures Multiple Clipboard Text Items. See full description on page 86. Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 135 Chapter 4 Spreadsheet applications See also: Finances (page 215); Business (page 172). 4.1 Spreadsheet programs Product: ALITE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM; CGA or Hercules monitor. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.10f (12-15-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 90-day support, newsletter, update discounts. Look for: ALITE.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); ALITE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Description: Powerful Spreadsheet that will run even on a system with only 256K RAM! 2048 rows by 128 columns. Line, X-Y, Bar, Pie and Stacked Bar Graphs. Macro Command Language, Mathematical, Statistical, Financial, Date and String Functions. WKS and WK1 file compatible. Data Regression, Data Question and Data Bin operations. File Import, Export and Merge, PIC file generation, and File Linking. Split Windows, Block Protection, Matrix Operations, and much more... Product: AS-EASY-AS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 382k RAM; CGA or Hercules monitor; dual floppy drives or a hard disk. Author: TRIUS, Inc., 508-794-9377 Registration: $75.00 Version: 5.00c (01-13-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, newsletter, 90-day support, upgrade discounts. Look for: ASEASY.ZIP on BBSs (call 617-354-2505 to download it at no charge); ASEASY.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 210k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Powerful 8192 rows by 256 columns Spreadsheet. EMS and Virtual Memory Support. Fully Mouseable. Print Preview Mode with Headers, Footers, etc. Math, Statistical, Financial, Logical, Date/Time, String and User Defined Functions. Text & Graphics on same page. 12 Graph Types, (log scales, split graphs). 9- pin, 24-pin and Laserjet Support. WKS and WK1 File Compatible. Powerful Macro Language. Goalseeking, dBASE File Export/ Import, File Merge & File Linking. Matrix Operations, much more... Chapter 4, "Spreadsheet applications" 136 Product: InstaCalc Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Standalone mode: two floppy drives. TSR mode: either hard disk or expanded or extended memory. Author: FormalSoft, 801-565-0971 Registration: $49.00 Version: 3.00 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, technical support, upgrade discounts. Look for: INSTA3.ZIP on BBSs (call 801-532-2444 to download it at no charge); INSTA3.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: A high power standalone spreadsheet which can also be run as a TSR (pop up) in less than 15K of RAM! As a TSR you can pop up InstaCalc inside other programs and cut & paste data with those programs. And InstaCalc provides the following features: 256 x 4096 grid, direct import/export of 1-2-3 and dBase files, graphics, powerful macros, 100 @functions, file linking, goal seeking, auditing, database commands, EMS and mouse support, file manager, online help, macro recorder, and much more! 4.2 Boilerplates/templates Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Professional business plan templates. See full description on page 198. 4.3 Software tools 4.3.1 For multiple programs Product: 4Print Paper saving utility for LaserJets & DeskJets. See full description on page 52. 4.3.2 For Lotus Product: Total Investor for 1-2-3 Portfolio Manager/Technical Analysis Template. See full description on page 217. Product: Total Investor for Symphony Portfolio Manager/Technical Analysis Template. See full description on page 217. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 137 Chapter 5 Database applications See also: Data (page 158). 5.1 Relational database managers Product: HouseHold TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Fischer Grafix & Software Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.3a (02-10-92) User benefits: Master disks, phone support. Look for: FMSHT.ZIP on BBSs; FMSHT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 183k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This program keeps track of many of the items around the house in one database. Items like household goods (model #'s, serial #'s, cost, warranties, etc.), auto repairs, VCR tapes, magazine subscriptions, phone list, utilities and credit cards. The program will print your list for insurance purposes or make a label for your VCR tape. Easy to use menus. Product: Movie Guide Catalog Movies with full multimedia support. See full description on page 329. Product: PC-HAM HAM logging, contest and SS game simulation. See full description on page 338. Product: SR-Info Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Sub Rosa Publishing Inc., 416-398-8414 Registration: $100.00 Version: 3.30 (09-01-91) User benefits: Bound manual over 500 typeset pages; free tech support by mail/fax/CIS; half hour free phone support; discount on 'Info Discozine' (magazine-on-a-disk). Look for: SRI30*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 700k Description: Most powerful full-featured relational database language in shareware world. Complete procedural language with compiler, plus "conversational" mode. Language VP-Info compatible; handles dBASE/Clipper data files without conversion. Now supports dBASE memo fields. Maximum 6 data files with multiple active indexes at same time; 65,000 records. Full suite of Chapter 5, "Database applications" 138 commented sample programs to use as models for your own projects. Outperforms most $795 products; it's easier to learn and faster to program. Product: STAFF-BASE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Hard disk recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $69.00 Version: 3.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version of software, selfrunning DEMO-TUTOR developed with Dan Bricklins Demo II, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STAFF3.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: DBMS productivity tool designed for minimizing keystrokes. Innovative features: data viewing and input via powerful data- table, copy range of cells, replicate content of cell, search and replace, change character case (upper,lower,proper) in cell or globally. Complex relational structures by means of the dBLOOKUP feature. Simple filtering, complex query and sorting, data import/export, statistics for filtered data, data base housekeeping, report/label generator, macros, access to external files... Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $250.00 Version: XX (06-01-91) User benefits: See each STAFF module: INTEGRATOR, BASE, GRAF, REPORT, UTIL, KICK, DIAL, MASK. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 2000k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Product family designed to give the user specialized tools for managing day to day operations with large amounts of data. A consistent user interface is common to all modules. You can custom design your DBMS tool by integrating only the needed modules. STAFF-BASE is the database engine. Check the other STAFF modules for Graphics, Relational Reports, Miscellaneous Utilities, TSR Database Engine, Dialing from DBF file, Mask generation and use, RunTime Module for developers of database applications.. Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Free RunTime Licence for Database Engines. See full description on page 397. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 139 Product: STAFF-KICK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Extended or expanded memory and hard disk recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, and phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFKIC.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: The TSR version of STAFF-BASE. It is recommendable to be used in parallel with spreadsheets, word processors, or large applications. Extended or expanded memory is identified automatically and swapping from and to any application is instantaneous. When no extended or expanded memory is available the swapping is taking place between the hard disk and the memory, resulting in a slower implementation. Dialing can be performed when the cursor is placed on a valid phone number.... Product: STAFF-MASK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, Hard disk. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $49.00 Version: 1.2 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFMAS.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 200k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Allows you to create without traditional programming effort masks for data entry, viewing, and editing. The data entry cells can be set up for data validation purposes. Data entry can be performed using the classic double entry mode and automatic checking, giving the possibility of correction. Filtering and powerfull queries allow efficient data retreival for viewing and editing purposes. The dBLOOKUP allows an efficient data entry and viewing system by showing other DBFs as data tables. Product: STAFF-REPORT Relational Report Generator for DBF files. See full description on page 156. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 140 Product: WAMPUM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk or two 720K floppy drives. 512k RAM. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $50.00 Version: 4.2 (12-31-90) User benefits: Next update free plus 90 days free support by phone/mail/BBS. Soft-bound manual set is $20. Unlimited-user network licenses are $150. Look for: WAMPUM42.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); WAMPUM.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; WAMPUM42.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 360k Description: One of the data base granddaddy's of the shareware revolution, WAMPUM provides the richest assortment of DBMS functions for the lowest cost of any data base product in the world. WAMPUM now can be loaded as a 20K TSR and supports PCX graphic fields. Provides fully relational, menu-driven DBMS support with standard dBASE III data bases. Virtually all dBASE features are supported including dBASE-compat. reports and labels. Includes PowerBrowse, form letter support, and a phone dialer. Product: Zephyr Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 640k RAM. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $50.00 Version: 2.0 (12-31-90) User benefits: Soft-bound manual, next upgrade free, plus 90 days free support by phone/mail/BBS. Unlimited-user network license is $250. Look for: ZEPHYR20.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); ZEPHYR.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; ZEPHYR20.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 720k Description: A fully relational, FoxPro-compatible DBMS for non-programmers. It now can be loaded as a 20K TSR pop-up. 25 data bases can be manipulated simultaneously. Its performance is roughly 16 times that of dBASE III. Using a Mac-like interface, sophisticated applications can be designed in minutes, not months. Reports, labels, list, and form letters are a breeze to create. Has an integrated windowing environment and includes a calendar, puzzle, and a calculator. Supports a mouse! 5.2 Flat-file database managers See also: Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 142). Chapter 5, "Database applications" 141 Product: dLITE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 160k RAM, or under 100K with 64K of available EMS memory. Author: Ward Mundy Software, 404-237-9420 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (07-01-91) User benefits: Soft-bound, printed manual plus next upgrade free and 90 days free technical support by phone/mail/BBS. Look for: DLITE20.ZIP on BBSs (call 404-879-5985 to download it at no charge); DLITE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe; DLITE20.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 0 on GEnie. Download size: 240k Description: A programmable dBASE III-compatible desktop file manager with several major enhancements. It is designed to be loaded as a TSR which can be "popped up" from within any text-based DOS application. While working with your favorite word processor or spreadsheet, up to 10 different applications can be popped up and data can be "pasted" into the foreground application. Using LOTUS-style menus, sophisticated applications can be designed. A sample mail list is included on the disk. Product: FASTFILE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Interactive Mini Systems, Inc., 509-783-3829 Registration: $70.00 Version: 5.33 (07-09-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/newsletter support, utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: FAST-F.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs; FAST-F.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 0 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 60k Description: An extremely fast (FULL featured) database. Files are always compressed. Great for laptop's and single disk computers. Many features reduce data entry effort. Comes with Billing, CheckBook/GL, Invoice, Client List (mail labels), Inventory, Teacher's Gradebook, & FASTquiz (makes matching & multiple choice tests & scrambles answers). Or create your own file design. Hundreds recds/file and several files/disk. It's easy to learn because same screen is used to enter, edit, find records. Product: Information Please Free-Form Database, Text Database. See full description on page 147. Product: Layout Office layout and equipment inventory. See full description on page 195. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 142 Product: Music Manager for Windows [***] Music collection database. See full description on page 321. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: On This Day "What Happened On This Day in History?" See full description on page 298. Product: PopDBF 4K TSR for "Instant Access to X-Base Files" See full description on page 150. Product: SR-Info High-performance relational database language. See full description on page 137. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Free RunTime Licence for Database Engines. See full description on page 397. Product: STAFF-DIAL Dialing with phone numbers stored in DBF file. See full description on page 84. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Product: VIDEOCAT Catalogs videocassette collections. See full description on page 331. Product: WAMPUM Menu-Driven dBASE-Compat. DBMS in a 20K TSR. See full description on page 139. Product: Zephyr FoxPro-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full description on page 140. 5.3 Mailing label systems See also: Database applications, Flat-file database managers (page 140); Utilities, Printer utilities, Envelope addressers (page 60). Chapter 5, "Database applications" 143 Product: The Address Book Solution Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: GSF Software & Solutions, 716-283-3804 Registration: $20.00 Version: 2.1 (05-31-91) User benefits: Printed manual & disk; telephone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 180k Description: TSR Mailing/Address list program. Unlimited capacity. Sorts data in user-defined order. Allows the selection of records using a dBASE compatible filter. User-defined field names. Carry forward from Add/Edit. Copies data into PC application. Import/Export/Mail-Merge. Quick search and approximate search methods. Output to printer or file. Store data on HD/diskette. Programmable keys for use within TABS & other applications. 30 user-defined categories. Displays previously added record. Product: CompUser A Rated Cyclopedia Of The Shareware Arena. See full description on page 396. Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: FASTMAIL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Hard Disk Recommended. Author: CACHE MICROSYSTEMS, 805-549-0532 Registration: $17.00 Version: 2.27 (06-01-91) User benefits: 1 yr. Tech Support. Look for: FSTML227.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Easy to use menu driven mailing list program. Many features include: add, edit, delete, display, two pass duplicate name search, print names, print mailing labels on six different formats, supports laser printer printers, statistics, names printed in 10 differeent orders. Full screen editing and database backup for multiple list support. Export data for mail Merge, SDF or DBASE formats. Browse/subject searching on all or specific fields. Full International Support Product: FlexBase Create database, reports, letters, labels. See full description on page 200. Product: GRAB Plus(r) Envelope Addressor & Database. See full description on page 60. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 144 Product: Maillist / M-Label [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM; hard disk strongly recommended. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $39.00 Version: 5.25/3.2 (01-29-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: MAIL*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; MAIL*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Easy-to-use mailing list manager for business or personal use, manages up to 99 separate lists. Prints labels, has automatic duplicate checking, search by any field, "sound alike" search, pop-up notepad for each record, optional password protection, compare and combine lists, restore deleted records, extra fields for user coding, label customization and more. Product: MULTIFILE-XL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $29.95 Version: 1.7 (08-22-91) User benefits: Latest version with printed manual. Look for: MULT-XL (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 140k Description: A database for mailing labels, inventories, and maintenance records. Each record has 6 fields at 50 characters per field. Up to 4 search names can by typed to find records. Prints special labels in color using EPSON JX-80 compatible printers. No.of records limited by disk space. Sorted printouts limited to 10,000 record files. Can be used as an external cust.& parts or goods database with FAST INVOICE WRITER,(Disk #_____).Prints 1-across labels only. Does date flagging, and numeric search- total. Product: My Little Realm [***] Checking, charging, mailing label system. See full description on page 225. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Name/Address/Notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 201. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Product: PARTY TRACKER Political Organization Membership System. See full description on page 202. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 145 Product: PC-Names Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: WR Software, 415-930-0369 Registration: $18.00 Version: 1.32 (02-05-91) User benefits: Latest version, phone support, printed documentation, and vinyl address book cover. Look for: PCNM132.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-937-0156 to download it at no charge). Download size: 240k Description: Holds unlimited names with generous address and notes areas. Prints mailing labels (1-3 across), pocket-size (and any larger size) address books, Rolodex cards (2 sizes), envelopes (optional return address), 5 more reports. Telephone autodial, sort by name or Zip code, Mail Merge, export, import, categories for grouping names, duplicate search, custom label sizes, support for laser and dot matrix printers. Product: Plain Vanilla Labels Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Printer. Author: Rosewood Software, 416-284-6119 Registration: $10.00 Version: 3.13 (12-14-91) User benefits: A code will be sent which will remove exhortations to register. Look for: PVLAB313.ZIP on BBSs; PV313.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 10 on CompuServe. Download size: 98k Description: Plain Vanilla Labels is an easy-to-use label program which uses standard 3 1/2 by 15/16 inch tractor feed labels. Labels can be stored in up to 10 files, or a label can be printed without saving the data. Each label file can have its own set of macros to make data entry easier. Data can be indexed at any point in each label. Remarks can be "hidden" in any part of the label so that they can be seen by the user but not printed on the label. The program has a sophisticated search function. Product: PostCardMaster Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer. Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.51 (10-01-91) User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: PCM351.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); PCM351.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 188k Description: Designed to help Users compose post cards and maintain addresses. The Address feature has entries for name, salutation, code, three line address and a line for ZipCode, telephone number, and a remarks line. Print outs include Chapter 5, "Database applications" 146 listings of the addresses, address labels, 3X5 cards, 4X6 post cards or Roladex cards AND response cards that pre print a response from the addressee to mail to the originator. Post cards cost 1/3 less than a letter and in some cases are equally as good ie meeting notices. Product: Public Address [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Hard disk recommended. Author: Paradise Programming, 206-352-9863 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (03-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/mail support, one free update. Look for: PUB_ADD.EXE on BBSs (call 206-943-1513 to download it at no charge); PUB_AD.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: Exceptionally easy to use compact Address Database. Totally menu driven! SEARCHES and PRINTS on seven fields. Prints Labels, Envelopes, Phone book (sorted by Name or Business), WordPerfect mail merge file (9 fields), Report, all output can go to an ASCII file, and it will even dial your phone. Prints return address on envelopes. Sorts by Name or Zip+4. Unlimited records, groups. Great for note-book computers or anywhere disk space is at a premium. Compact but full featured! Supports all printers. Product: Simply Labels Free form label program with many features. See full description on page 397. Product: SR-Info High-performance relational database language. See full description on page 137. Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Product: Zephyr FoxPro-Compatible DBMS for Non-Programmers. See full description on page 140. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 147 5.4 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. 5.5 Freeform/text database managers Product: dtSearch Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Hard disk, 384k RAM. Author: DT Software, Inc. Registration: $59.00 Version: 1.1 (08-14-91) User benefits: Printed manual; technical support by mail or CompuServe for one year (telephone support is available through a 900 number). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DTSRCH.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 290k Description: A fast, powerful, and easy to use document search and retrieval program. Search features: indexed and unindexed searches, boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT), proximity and phrase searches, and segment searches. Indexing features: up to 15,000 documents per index, unlimited number of indexes. Other features: network support, clipboard, application "launch." Supports WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1, WordStar, WordStar 2000, Word, Word for Windows, RTF, Multimate Advantage II and Multimate 4. Product: FlexBase Create database, reports, letters, labels. See full description on page 200. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 148 Product: Information Please Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.07 (06-26-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, new versions at discount, newsletter. Look for: IP207.ZIP on BBSs; IP207.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 270k Description: This text storage and retreival program allows you to store and retreive full-text informaton such as memos, catalogues, briefs, letters, articles, invoices, manuals, product descriptions -- be creative! IP also supports PCX graphics so you can relate a graphic image to a text entry. PC Focus says "The potential for this program is unlimited ... IP is simplicity itself." 5.6 Keypunch programs Product: KP5 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 350k RAM. Author: Peter Charpentier Registration: $85.00 Version: 5.07 (01-27-92) User benefits: Printed manual, unlimited CompuServe/mail support, free upgrading. Look for: KP5???.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; KP5???.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 275k Description: Used by professional, 'heads-down' data entry operators to enter and verify batches of data from survey research questionnaires and other forms. Supports large (32k) records and has no limit on file size. Features include: rapid file setup, simple drop-down menu interface, two-level range checking, automatic duplication between and within records, password protection, session logging. 5.7 Database utilities Product: PCFDial Powerful 7k swapping TSR voice autodialer. See full description on page 84. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 149 Product: SNAP! Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Walter J. Kennamer Registration: $0.00 Version: 5.0 (01-10-92) User benefits: Unknown. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SNP501.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 250k Description: Prepares extensive technical documentation for FoxPro, dBASE, and Clipper systems. It formats source code and adds keyword capitalization, indentation, program headings and much more. Also prepares a series of reports including: action diagrams; tree diagram; variable cross reference; data dictionary; index file summary; report form layouts. It makes old code look new again! 5.8 Software tools See also: Programming, Languages (page 260); Programming, Software tools (page 275). 5.8.1 For multiple programs Product: 4Print Paper saving utility for LaserJets & DeskJets. See full description on page 52. Product: Recap [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 412k RAM. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.3 (01-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: RECAP*.ZIP on BBSs; RECA*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: It can be very frustrating to find that some of your database records have been entered in all caps when you didn't want them that way, or that some have not been entered in all caps when you did want them that way! Goes through any dBase-III compatible database file and make the desired adjustments. This program can save you from hours of re-entering data. 5.8.2 For dBASE Product: dLITE Memory-res dBASE-Compat Desktop File Manager. See full description on page 140. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 150 Product: KWIKSTAT Statistical Data Analysis. See full description on page 255. Product: PopDBF Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 4k RAM if used in "TSR swapping" mode; 46k otherwise. Author: Bowen Software, 309-699-0950 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.0 (08-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, phone/CompuServe/mail support. Look for: POPDBF??.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4210 to download it at no charge); POPDBF.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: A 4K TSR that provides "Instant Access to X-Base Files". Here are just a few of its features: * Easily select ANY database, any drive * Append, browse, delete, and edit records * Delete, pack and zap databases * Lightning fast search of entire record or selected field(s) * View structure * Print structure or records (browse or edit format) to a printer or file * View index expressions (.IDX, .NDX, .NTX) * Network Compatible * Context sensitive help 5.8.2.1 dBASE III specific Product: Badge-O-Magic LaserJet Nametags Using Any dBASE III File. See full description on page 53. Product: dBF-View Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Hard disk recommended. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $20.00 Version: 1.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed Manual, latest version of software, and phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DBVIEW.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 123k Description: This dBASE III file viewer lets you see the database structure and/or the contents. It is possible to open a DBF file with a selected Index. Included utilities: COPIAS A copy program that optimizes diskette usage FREE Displays the free Disk space FRAM Displays the amount of free RAM FL A listing program SEAREP Search/replaces text in many files Chapter 5, "Database applications" 151 FQ Batch enhancer FDUMP File Dumper (EBCDIC,HEX,ASCII) Product: STAFF-BASE Flat File DBMS with relations to other DBF's. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DBMS-PRODUCT-FAMILY DBMS-Productivity Product Family. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-DEVELOPER Free RunTime Licence for Database Engines. See full description on page 397. Product: STAFF-DIAL Dialing with phone numbers stored in DBF file. See full description on page 84. Product: STAFF-GRAF Graphics for Data stored in dBASE III format. See full description on page 304. Product: STAFF-KICK TSR DBMS compatible with dBASE III Plus. See full description on page 138. Product: STAFF-MASK Custom designed RETRIEVE/EDIT/ADD/DELETE Mask. See full description on page 139. Product: STAFF-REPORT Relational Report Generator for DBF files. See full description on page 156. Product: STAFF-UTIL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFUTL.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Set of utilities for DBF maintenance: DBF file size optimization; Breaking down DBF files according to record number, in equal size parts, maximum capacity per file; Backup & restore of DBF files; File compression & decompression; Encryption & decryption; Viewing DBF files; File translation to and from: LOTUS 123, MULTIPLAN, SUPERCALC, dBASE II, DIF, CSV, Chapter 5, "Database applications" 152 ASCII, Wordstar Mailmerge; Updating of the information stored in a DBF file by using as input another DBF file with a common structure. 5.8.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+ Product: DB2DOC Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02 or FoxBASE+ 2.10 or later. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (06-30-91) User benefits: Master disk, one year phone support. Look for: DB2DOC.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at no charge); DB2DOC.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 12k Description: Inspects all DBF files in the current directory and quickly generates/updates a FoxBASE+/FoxPro dbf file, "DB2DOC.ddb". Menus are provided to BROWSE the documentation database to add application, file, and field descriptions, and record counts. Generates file and field descriptions and statistics to screen, printer, or disk file for any or all dbf files. Source code included. Product: DB2PRG Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02 or FoxBASE+ 2.10 or later. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.1 (06-30-91) User benefits: Master disk, one year phone support. Look for: DB2PRG.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at no charge); DB2PRG.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 8k Description: Inspects all DBF files in the current directory and quickly generates a FoxBASE+/FoxPro program file, "MAKEDBF.prg", containing the commands needed to create all or any of your DBF structures. You may add "DO MAKEDBF" to the initialization process of your application as suggested in the source code. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 153 Product: QQUERY (All Fox versions) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro (1.02 or 2.0) or FoxBASE+ 2.10. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use it in distributed applications. Look for: QQUERY.ZIP on BBSs (call 908-735-2180 to download it at no charge); QQUERY.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 230k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, it makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, it adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Product: QQUERY (FoxBASE+ 2.10 version) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxBASE+ 2.10. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use it in distributed applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QQFBAS.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, it makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, it adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 154 Product: QQUERY (FoxPro 1.02 version) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 1.02. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use QQuery in distributed applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QQFPR1.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, QQuery makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, it adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Product: QQUERY (FoxPro 2.0 version) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. FoxPro 2.0. Author: Carlos Berguido, 707-762-9067 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.10E (08-01-91) User benefits: Master disk, source code, and the right to use it in distributed applications. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; QQFPR2.ZIP in FOXFORUM forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps users create, store, modify, and replay logical rd expressions. When combined with Fox or 3 party report generators, it makes a simple yet powerful query tool. For Fox database application developers, QQuery adds powerful, reusable, ad hoc record selection to developer designed data and report formats. Has complete online help. Chapter 5, "Database applications" 155 5.8.4 For other Product: Btr Watch Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. BTRIEVE.EXE or BREQUEST.EXE and a Btrieve application. Author: Informative Technologies, 202-675-4528 Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.0 (09-15-91) User benefits: Latest version of Btr Watch / One year of support / Bonus disk of other software to evaluate / $7 off subscription to Shareware Magazine. Look for: PROG. CORNER on BBSs (call 301-596-1180 to download it at no charge); BWCH10.ZIP in NOVA forum LIB 14 on CompuServe. Download size: 115k Description: This memory resident Btrieve debugger traces the interaction between your application and Btrieve files. Monitors calls to Btrieve and makes an entry into a log file every time a Btrieve file is accessed. The time, date, file name, operation, duration, and result of each access is recorded. Network- compatible and can trace file accesses from multiple workstations. Catches files that have been opened multiple times without closing them. Product: SNAP! Prepares technical docs for dBASE, FoxPro. See full description on page 148. Product: STAFF-UTIL Utilities for the maintenance-update of DBFs. See full description on page 151. Product: Workbase [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 512k RAM, some knowledge of Clipper or dBase. Author: R.K. West Consulting Registration: $49.00 Version: 3.24 (01-01-92) User benefits: Latest version, printed manual, free mail support, CIS support, 900-number phone support, upgrade notices. Look for: WORK*.ZIP on BBSs; WORK*.ZIP in IBMPRO forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 1k Description: Clipper developers: this is an interactive environment for over 90 "dBase language" commands, including some that may be new to you. Create, append, edit, browse, restore from and save to MEM files, display memory, display structure, modify structure -- many other commands for development, troubleshooting and support. Includes simple PRG interpreter. If your applications use dBase-compatible files, you'll love this handy utility. Unlike other "dot prompt" programs, this one works! Chapter 5, "Database applications" 156 5.9 Other Product: Find Area Code (FAC) 7K TSR ASCII freeform popup areacode database. See full description on page 159. Product: Information Please Free-Form Database, Text Database. See full description on page 147. Product: JEPRS (Jeepers!) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 384k RAM. Author: Louis M. Miranda, 214-522-5110 Registration: $49.95 Version: 2.54 (10-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 6 months phone/ CompuServe/mail support, bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; JD25*.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: A bibliographic database system for writers & scientists. You can add, edit, list, search, format, import, and export reference citations. References can have a title, authors, journal or book name, pages, volume, year, type (journal, book, or abstract), editor, publisher, & keywords. Produces WordPerfect 5.0/5.1 and PC-Write 3.0 compatible output files, including boldface, italics, underlining, super- & sub-scripts. It also reads your manuscript and generates a bibliography for you. Product: The Pool Manager Football Pool Organizer/Database (all sports). See full description on page 340. Product: STAFF-REPORT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Author: MSC - Morariu Software Consulting, 0049-6196-48524 Registration: $39.00 Version: 2.0 (01-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, latest version on disk, phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; STFREP.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 150k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Data belonging to a primary and several related secondary DBF files can be printed into one report. Several printing formats can be generated, stored and documented for each primary file. Report generation editor with on screen selection of related DBF fields. The selection of records to be printed is possible using a simple filtering or a complex query procedure. Report Chapter 5, "Database applications" 157 can be sent to printer, screen, or to a file on disk. Up to 3 lines for titles, 3 lines for footer, and 17 lines for the header. Chapter 6, "Data" 158 Chapter 6 Data 6.1 Words Product: WordZ A Blank Book For YOU To Fill In. See full description on page 332. 6.2 Mapping data Product: VERSAMAP [***] Draws maps using Micro World Data Bank II. See full description on page 301. Product: WORLD29 Global Mapping/tracking Geography. See full description on page 301. 6.3 Marketing data 6.3.1 Shareware specific Product: CompUser A Rated Cyclopedia Of The Shareware Arena. See full description on page 396. 6.4 World facts Product: On This Day "What Happened On This Day in History?" See full description on page 298. Product: Save the Planet Ozone & greenhouse data, easy word processor. See full description on page 298. Product: STS26 Space Shuttle Tracker. See full description on page 285. 6.5 Area codes Product: ACCU BBS Lister WWIV On-line program to determine local BBSs. See full description on page 165. Chapter 6, "Data" 159 Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: Find Area Code (FAC) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. CGA monitor; 7k RAM as a TSR; 138k RAM as a non-TSR. Author: Mountain Data Systems, 303-773-9515 Registration: $17.95 Version: 1.61 (11-18-91) User benefits: Latest version mailed via surface or CIS; no upgrade fees for future releases; lifetime mail/email support; beta testing available. Look for: FAC161.ZIP on BBSs (call 303-673-9470 to download it at no charge); FAC161.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 115k Description: TSR-capable program finds U.S. & foreign telephone area codes. Search by city, state, country, area code or any text string. Search your own ASCII file and/or any other external text file at 800 lines per second on XT. Also has "fuzzy" sound-alike spelling mode. Runs from DOS command line, or, as 7K TSR. Fully configurable via DOS environment variable. Onscreen date/time. Intelligently supports 25/43/50 line text mono/color video modes, including DESQview, zooming to full screen when necessary. Product: PCFDial Powerful 7k swapping TSR voice autodialer. See full description on page 84. 6.6 Software tools 6.6.1 For other Product: KP5 Keypunch emulator for IBM PCs. See full description on page 148. Chapter 6, "Data" 160 6.7 Other Product: KICK Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: TexaSoft, 214-291-2115 Registration: $24.00 Version: 1.0 (07-01-91) User benefits: Includes the book 'A Daily Dose of the American Dream'..' Look for: KICK.ZIP on BBSs; KICK.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A Kick in the Pants and a Pat on the Back is your own computer mentor. It displays motivational and inspirational messages on the screen in a pleasant shadowed box. Messages are displayed at random. Place program in your Autoexec file for a morning refresher each time you boot. Program contains over 150 messages based on the book "A Daily Dose of the American Dream", A.C. Elliott, published by Saybrook. Everyone needs a kick in the pants or a pat on the back now and then -- get yours now! Chapter 7, "Communications" 161 Chapter 7 Communications 7.1 General purpose modem communications Product: COM-AND Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 384k RAM, modem or serial port. Author: CABER Software, 310-439-6104 Registration: $50.00 Version: 2.8 (10-19-91) User benefits: Bonus utilities. Look for: CA28-*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 310-439-7714 to download it at no charge); CA28-*.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 3 (multiple files) on CompuServe; CA28-*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 6 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 771k Description: A general purpose communications program that may be used by itself, or with several integrated accessories. Provides standard comm program functions: dialing directories, macros, disk log and backscreen, binary and ASCII file transfers, scripted execution and so on. Included with this version are scripts providing a file/directory management (FILEMGR), a learning mode (LEARN), modem/modemless PC to PC file copy (PC-2-PC) and more. Product: EZ-Reader Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. PKZIP/PKUNZIP; any text editor. Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.33 (09-30-90) User benefits: Removes openning screen, enables address book, and user support. Look for: EZ133.ZIP on BBSs (call 918-355-4409 to download it at no charge). Download size: 182k Description: A full featured mail manager for PCBoard, WildCat!, Major BBS, and other bulletin board software that supports the QWK (Qmail) format. EZ-Reader is compatible with these mail doors: QMail, MarkMail, RoseMail, KMail, DJMail, RAMail, MjrMail, TomCat!, and other QWK format doors. Enables you to read and reply to mail while offline saving you money in long distance charges. Other features include the ability to save and print multiple messages, view news, bulletins, and new files. Chapter 7, "Communications" 162 Product: EZ-Reader Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Appropriate compression programs. Author: Thumper Technologies, 918-355-3374 Registration: $29.00 Version: 2.00 (08-02-91) User benefits: Two hours of free telephone support, quarterly newsletter, and removal of the opening screen. Look for: EZ200*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 918-355-4409 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Description: A complete mail management system enabling the user to read, create, copy, print, save, fax, and, edit mail. Support for QMail, MarkMail, RoseMail, RAMail, QWicKer, DJMail, Jimmer, CMPMail, KMail, DJMail, MjrMail, TomCat!, XRS, TAPCIS, MCI Mail, and all QWK format mail doors. Internal editor includes 120,000 word spelling checker. Optionally supports the Sound Blaster, AdLib, and other sound cards. 7.2 Service-specific programs 7.2.1 For CompuServe Product: CatScan CIS catalog manager, TAPCIS script generator. See full description on page 169. Product: EZ-Reader Mail manager for BBSes, MCI Mail, Compuserve. See full description on page 161. Product: Recon(tm) CompuServe message file manager/reply editor. See full description on page 170. Product: TAPCIS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Modem; hard disk or at least one 720KB floppy drive. Author: Support Group, Inc., 301-387-4500 Registration: $79.00 Version: 5.4 (12-17-91) User benefits: 90-day money back guarantee, toll free support to get connected with CompuServe, TAPCIS Forum for online support, Introductory CompuServe membership with $15 usage credit, typeset manual in an attractive book-box. Look for: TAP*.* (multiple files) on BBSs; TAP*.* in TAPCIS forum LIB 1 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 355k Description: Designed exclusively for saving time and money on CompuServe, you can totally automates and greatly simplifies your access to forums, libraries, and electronic mail. Without TAPCIS Chapter 7, "Communications" 163 accessing the incredible wealth of information on CompuServe can be difficult, inefficient, and very expensive. TAPCIS changes all that by letting you do all your reading, typing, and thinking offline. Reduces your billable connect time to an absolute minimum. 7.2.2 For GEnie Product: EVA Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk; CGA monitor; modem. Author: Gateway Software Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.12 (05-01-91) User benefits: Latest version and technical support. Look for: EVA112.ZIP on BBSs; EVA112.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; EVA112A.ZIP in IBM 615;3 RTC LIB 6 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 400k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: GEnie Telecom Front End Software with many features: Pull Down menu, Mouse support, Hypertext Help, Multi-ID, Full and complete Off-line and On-line Email manager, including: user friendly editor, Spell Checker, Forward message, Address book, Mailing List, Archived and Carbon Copy Mail, XMODEM Mail. Chat/ RTC commands, Index card, and ZMODEM batch download. Product: PC Chart (CGA/HGC) Technical Analysis Charting Program. See full description on page 215. Product: PC-CHART (EGA/VGA) Technical Analysis Charting Program. See full description on page 215. 7.2.3 For Prodigy Product: PRO$TOCK Downloads stock quotes from Prodigy. See full description on page 216. Chapter 7, "Communications" 164 Product: PROPLUS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Prodigy software. Author: Gateway Software Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.62 (06-15-91) User benefits: Registration Code is mailed out; one free disk upgrade. Look for: PRO162A.ZIP on BBSs; PRO16A.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe; PRO162A.ZIP in IBM M615;3 RTC LIB 6 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This software package is compatible with Prodigy software. Features include: A Start-up Menu from where you can run Prodigy with different auto logon ID. Easy to install and easy to use configuration program. Save Graphics screen in PCX format with offline viewer Digital clock. Compatible with all the graphics mode of the Prodigy. Type ahead keyboard buffer. keyboard macros with On-line recorder. PRINT in a file. Email Manager with editor and spell checker. 7.2.4 For MCImail Product: See Mail [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Modem for MCI Mail, or any DOS NetBIOS based network, or Novell Netware, for LAN based e-mail. Author: Gnosis Inc Registration: $50.00 Version: 1.3 (03-20-91) User benefits: Master disks, upgrades through to version 1.5. Bonus utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SEE-M*.* in PCVENB forum LIB 11 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 500k Description: Sophisticated system for LAN &/or MCI Mail (TSR background MCI Mail, ONLY 25k of RAM!). Tools to manage large volumes of mail. LAN system supports groups & security + passwords. Integrated database system with Rolodex(r) style PIM facilities, user definable with screen designer provided. Create LAN/MCI mail, full support for all addressing (FAX, X400, EMS, etc), EVEN paper! Store in cabinet + drawers/folders. Smart print mail double page & other fancy formats/fonts. Mail compression & archiving. 7.3 Bulletin board software Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Chapter 7, "Communications" 165 Product: MegaHost Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Hayes modem, hard disk (or a floppy disk and EMS memory). Author: ASCII Computer Enterprises Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.1 (02-15-92) User benefits: BBS support, free upgrades. Look for: MHST1_1.ZIP on BBSs (call 209-836-2402 to download it at no charge); MHST11.ZIP in IBMBBS forum LIB 1 on CompuServe; MHST11.ZIP in BBS RTC LIB 4 on GEnie. Download size: 250k Description: While being a full featured BBS, strong points include simple configuration, ease of use, and tight security functions. It is small enough to be run from a floppy (use EMS for overlay speed) although a hard disk is recommended. Ringback for voice lines, and Callback for added security. Features include Conferences, Chat, Message Base, File Download Areas, Doors, Questionnaire, ANSI Graphics, Bulletins, File Transfer Protocols, User Defined Menus, Events, and Advanced DOS Shell. 7.3.1 Bulletin board utilities Product: ACCU BBS Lister Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. WWIV BBS software. Author: Kevin Fischer, 619-487-5461 Registration: $5.00 Version: 3.0 (06-18-91) User benefits: One-time registration; gives you a code that allows you to put your BBS name in program. Look for: ACBBSL30.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-566-1745 to download it at no charge). Download size: 100k Description: An on-line program for WWIV. It allows users to list the BBS names and number of the systems that are toll-free to them. It uses the standard BBSLIST.MSG file which is found in the GFILES directory. It allows the Sysop to edit BBS entries, sort the BBS listing, remove BBS numbers, find duplicates, etc. The Sysop creates a city database by entering a city name, the area codes/prefixes that belong to it, and a list of cities that the city can call toll-free. Product: VMiX 386 MSDOS MultiTasker MultiUser for 8086 to 486. See full description on page 62. 7.4 Call logging & analysis software See also: Utilities, Desktop utilities, Phone dialers (page 82). Chapter 7, "Communications" 166 Product: ACCU BBS Lister WWIV On-line program to determine local BBSs. See full description on page 165. Product: dbDIAL(tm) 7k TSR Database/Dialer. See full description on page 85. Product: Hotnet Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Robichaux and Associates, 504-752-2620 Registration: $89.00 Version: 3.04 (02-04-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 90 day support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HN304.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe; HOTNET.ZIP in HOSB RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 470k Description: TSR option, LAN ready, single or multi-user help desk system. If you run a customer service center, problem desk, trouble shooting center, or a help desk, then Hotnet will do the job. Quickly captures call descriptions (a real PLUS when the phone is ringing off the hook!), fast search locates call records -- recycle your solutions. Let management choose from the pre- defined reports, or add your own custom reports. Product: LOGGIT Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Telix Comm program. Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704 Registration: $12.00 Version: 4.00 (01-01-91) User benefits: Free upgrades for one year. Look for: LOGGIT.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no charge); LOGGIT.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 40k Description: A standalone utility to analyze the log file from the TELIX communication program. Analyzes the .USE file and produces several reports showing calls made, total time online, average time per call and other specific information. Mouse support. Desqview aware. Product: PCFDial Powerful 7k swapping TSR voice autodialer. See full description on page 84. 7.4.1 Phone bill analyzers See also: Business, Business finances, Billing systems (page 186). Chapter 7, "Communications" 167 Product: Qanalyst Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Qmodem v3.0 or better. Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Registration: $15.00 Version: 2.05 (09-19-90) User benefits: Printed manual; 51/4' disk; 30-day return policy, no questions asked; one year of voice/fax/CompuServe/newsletter support. Look for: QANA-205.ZIP on BBSs; QANLYS.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe; QANA-205.ZIP in QMODEM RTC LIB 1 on GEnie. Download size: 160k Description: Analyzes Qmodem log files so you know how much you SPEND on modem calls. Great for CompuServe & GEnie users! Keeps track of holidays when rates go down. Analyzes uploads & downloads too, including the cost to transfer files. Powerful maintenance facility keeps Qmodem log files as small as possible. Uses call Data standard phone-rate files. 7.5 Modem-based graphics applications See also: Graphics (page 303). Product: MakeDemo Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. CGA monitor recommended. Printer with IBM extended graphics character set recommended. Author: WindhamWoods Publishing, 603.893.2667 Registration: $49.00 Version: 3 (06-04-91) User benefits: Latest version, user's manual, 1-800 telephone support, notification of updates. Look for: MDEM3*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414.789.4210 to download it at no charge); MDEM3*.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 275k Description: Create stunning presentations, including your own "Help," with various sounds and screen overlays as easily as "Mail Merging." This is to screens what a good word processor is to paragraphs. Import text or captured screens. Simulate other software or "prototype" your own. Easily create your own catalogs-on-disk, computer-aided-instruction, tutorials, or even your own sales pitch. 250 screens in a single file; 450 screens typical in up to 100 files, on a 360 kByte disk. Great for BBSs too! 7.6 File format translators See also: Utilities, File utilities, File conversion (page 38). Product: PCM100.COM File transfer utility PC <-> Model 100. See full description on page 168. Chapter 7, "Communications" 168 7.7 File transfer protocols Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Product: PCM100.COM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Serial Port (COM1/COM2), null modem cable, TRS-80 Model 100/200. Author: Yves Charier, 331-4340-3743 Registration: $25.00 Version: 1.01 (08-25-91) User benefits: Technical support, source code. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PCM100.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 28k Description: A communications program allowing text files exchanges between a TRS-80 Model 100 hand-held computer (or compatible) and any PC-XT (or close compatible, like the Tandy 1000 PC) via the serial port (RS-232C) and a null-modem adapter. Most of upper ASCII characters are automatically translated as well during downloading as well as uploading. 7.8 Fax software Product: Total Control Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hayes compatible modem. Author: Unique Software Registration: $24.95 Version: 2.005 (11-15-91) User benefits: Reduced rate upgrades; notification of major upgrades; user support by Fax and CompuServe Mail. Look for: TOTLCTL.EXE on BBSs; TTLCTL.EXE in IBMCOM forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 108k Description: Take total control of your phone line! * Use your computer with a voice line and/or an answering machine and/or a fax machine. * Upgrade your answering machine! * Monitor your incoming calls and their length! * Program to NOTIFY you of arrivals of messages, fax's or computer mail. * Notification by pocket pager -OR- telephone. * Use with COM1 - COM4. * Easy to install with TINSTALL! * Self Extracting Archive. Chapter 7, "Communications" 169 7.9 Terminal emulators Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Product: VMiX 386 MSDOS MultiTasker MultiUser for 8086 to 486. See full description on page 62. 7.10 Communication utilities Product: COM-AND Communications and Accessories. See full description on page 161. Product: Total Control Modem, Ans Mach, Fax on one telephone line. See full description on page 168. Product: XRS ("eXpress Response System") Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 320k RAM. Author: Smokin' Software, 803-928-3332 Registration: $30.00 Version: 4.50 (07-21-91) User benefits: Registered for all future versions. Can beta-test new versions before public release. Look for: XRS45*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 803-556-7485 to download it at no charge); XRS45?.ZIP in IBMBBS forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 600k Description: This is a universal offline reader editor for most bulletin board systems, including Fidonet style and QWK format mail. Allows users to quickly select, compress and download mail for offline reading, freeing up the bulletin board for more calls more often, and saving on long-distance or metered phone charges for the users. New installation program to automatically configure the program. (English, Dutch, Swedish, German and French) 7.11 Software tools 7.11.1 For multiple programs Product: Serial++ Asynch Comm Library Asynch comm support library for Borland C++. See full description on page 268. Chapter 7, "Communications" 170 7.11.2 For TAPCIS Product: CatScan Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 200k RAM. TAPCIS and hard disk recommended. Author: Rochester Heritage Registration: $30.00 Version: 3.0 (06-15-91) User benefits: Disk and manual. Upgrades are free for the download! Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CATSCN.EXE in TAPCIS forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 130k Description: This TAPCIS add-on program provides several ways to maintain your CompuServe data library catalogs. You can: * Compresses catalogs up to 45% * View catalogs and perform intricate searches * Generates TAPCIS scripts to update catalogs and download files * Automatically delete duplicate file descriptions * Sort on up to four fields * Age descriptions to another file All of this can be done either interactively or from the DOS command line. Product: Recon(tm) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. TAPCIS. Author: Amdox Co. Ltd. Registration: $36.00 Version: 2.01 (06-18-91) User benefits: CompuServe online support, printed manual, latest technical release, free standalone bonus utilities. Look for: CHANNEL1 on BBSs (call 617-354-5776 to download it at no charge); RECON*.* in TAPCIS forum LIB 2 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 290k Description: CompuServe/TAPCIS Message file manager, with message/reply editor & script generator, pulldown menus & command line mode. Handles forum messages, CMail & INTERNET. Keeps files trimed and sorted into context, now with forum specific settings. Menu SHELL organizes TAPCIS & add-ons. Sysop commands, changes immediately reflected in file. Powerful file navigation & viewing, multiple sorts, duplicate deletion, filters, search, print, edit, delete, move or auto-age messages. Context sensitive help. 7.11.3 For Wildcat! Product: EZ-Reader Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 161. Chapter 7, "Communications" 171 Product: EZ-Reader Mail manager for BBSes, MCI Mail, Compuserve. See full description on page 161. 7.11.4 For PCBoard Product: EZ-Reader Offline mail reader for PCBoard & Wildcat! See full description on page 161. 7.11.5 For Qmodem Product: Qanalyst Phone bill analyzer for people who use Qmodem. See full description on page 166. 7.11.6 For other Product: ACCU BBS Lister WWIV On-line program to determine local BBSs. See full description on page 165. 7.12 Other Product: CNC-Transedit A CNC Transfer/File manager/Editor/Math prog. See full description on page 251. Product: See Mail [***] E-mail facility, combines MCI with LAN e-mail. See full description on page 164. Product: TransferTIME (TTIME) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Author: RGH Software, 616-832-4694 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.0 (09-01-91) User benefits: Free upgrades, CompuServe/BBS support. Look for: TTIME20.ZIP on BBSs (call 616-768-8761 to download it at no charge); TTME20.ZIP in IBMCOM forum LIB 2 on CompuServe. Download size: 136k Description: Estimates the time and cost to transfer a file by modem, at modem speeds of 1200, 2400 and 9600 bps, using the XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM and CompuServe B+ file transfer protocols. Estimates are obtained by giving a file name (for files being sent from your system) or a file size (for files being sent to your system). The program can operate in either a prompted mode, or a command line mode. The cost estimate feature is fully customizable and the program to change costs is included. Chapter 8, "Business" 172 Chapter 8 Business See also: Writing applications, Document boilerplates, Business specific (page 130); Spreadsheet applications (page 135); Database applications, Mailing label systems (page 142); Data (page 158); Communications, Call logging & analysis software (page 165); Finances (page 215); Graphics, Business applications (page 310). 8.1 Business finances See also: Finances, Personal finances (page 218). Product: AMORTZ The EASY Way to Loan Calculations. See full description on page 218. Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 351. Product: DAYO GENERAL LEDGER (GL) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records & Accounts, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOGE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOGE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 330k Description: Provides a means to manage and report company finances. Totally integrated with the other DAYO packages. Features include computer generated posting, multiuser, double entry, export data, 30+ reports, budget management and unlimited accounts. Product: Loan Amortization Loan Calculation and Comparison. See full description on page 224. Chapter 8, "Business" 173 8.1.1 Business accounting Product: C.A.R.S. [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Cybernetic Software, 708-677-8358 Registration: $49.00 Version: 2.8 (03-27-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, 800# phone support, one free upgrade. Look for: CARS28.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-764-0591 to download it at no charge); CARS28.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 117k Description: Helps organize all of your vehicle expenses. It will track and report expenses over 26 user definable categories. Version 2.8 keeps track of distance in miles or kilometers and fuel consumption in gallons or liters, providing conversions when necessary. It also logs business and personal trips. Reports can be generated for any period of months, provideing totals for tax or accounting purposes. The program will track any number of vehicles, making it great for company fleets or multi-car families. Product: DAYO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (AP) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOVE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOVE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOVE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: The 'final chapter' to the processing and maintenance of all your Payables. Its key mission is to process/post your purchase orders, however, many other routines have been provided, ie: Expense Maintenance, 1099 MISC Forms, Purchase Clearing, Vendor Maintenance, Hand/Manual Checks, Batch Checks, Recurring Checks, Unlimited Bank Accounts, Unlimited Check Printing Formats and many reports. Chapter 8, "Business" 174 Product: DAYO TIME & BILLING Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $95.00 Version: 3.0 (06-24-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOTE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOTE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOTE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 340k Description: Comprises a system of creating invoices for services and/or products. It has support for an inventory, receivables, projects and customers/clients. Other features include: multiuser, unlimited records, project notes, customer notes, 30+ reports, onscreen viewing of reports, databases are dBase (tm) compatible, laser formats for invoices and statements, 2 styles of statements/bills, printer setup & drivers and cash drawers drivers. Product: EASY BANKING [***] Business or Personal Banking Information Mgr. See full description on page 221. Product: EliteCheck Extremely easy checkbook/budget management. See full description on page 228. Product: Money Smith Home Accounting Package for Windows 3.0. See full description on page 224. Product: Painless Accounting Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $125.00 Version: 5.41 (06-18-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a 150 page printed manual in a 3 ring binder. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAC5*.ARC (multiple files) on BBSs (call 214-596-9164 to download it at no charge); PAC5*.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; PAC5*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 600k Description: A full feature 11 module accounting system. Modules include: General Ledger, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchases, File Maintenance, Reports, Closing, Beginning Balance Setup, and Utilities. Program is fully network compatible, includes the ability to create user defined Invoice, Statements, Purhcase Order, Received PO, and Check Chapter 8, "Business" 175 printing formats. Job Costing, 5 levels of Password protection, Context sensitive help, and much much more!! Product: Painless Acct/Payroll Companion Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Painless Accounting or Painless Payroll software. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $45.00 Version: 5.0 (06-04-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a printed manual. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAG.ARC on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PAG.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; PAG.ARC in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 200k Description: A custom graph, report, export generating program designed to be use with Painless Accounting or Painless Payroll. The modules include: Graphs, Reports, Exports, and Utilities. You can create upto six different types of graphs including bar and pie charts. You can also create custom line reports, group on fields and subtotaling and totaling based on these fields. The Companion also allows for exporting data files into ASCII format. Product: PC-AP Accounts Payable Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.6 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. 20% discount on first check order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A fast, simple accounts payable program integrated with PC-GL. Allows you to quickly enter vendors, enter invoices, choose invoice for payment and print checks. Reports include check listing, invoice listing, vendor listing, vendor activity report and mailing labels. Allows up to 2000 vendors and 2000 invoices/checks per month. Invoices and checks may be sorted by any field. Maintains check book balance and posts checks to PC-GL each month. Product: PC-AR Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable. See full description on page 187. Chapter 8, "Business" 176 Product: PC-DEAL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: KINDRED SPIRITS Registration: $40.00 Version: 2.45 (06-15-91) User benefits: Latest version, no registration reminder screens, notice of updates. Look for: PCDEAL.* on BBSs (call 715-435-3855 to download it at no charge); PCDEAL.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 160k Description: Intended for personal accounting and bookkeeping for a small organization or business. It combines both simplicity and vesitility and is designed for those who have relatively simple bookkeeping and accounting needs. It is ideal for those with a need to take entries from a check register and quickly and easily generate reports which summarize income and expense, budget comparison, or financial condition. Transactions may be freely entered over up to twelve months. Product: PC-FOOD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Schreck Software, 612-731-6822 Registration: $49.00 Version: 5.2 (09-08-91) User benefits: Next significant update free, subsequent updates for only $10.00, support through CIS or by telephone. Look for: PCFOOD.ZIP on BBSs; PCFOOD.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 158k Description: Calculates and maintains required selling prices for each menu item based on a desired gross profit percentage and or dollar amount. Edit portion sizes and ingredient costs and see the effect on costs and margins. User definable ingredient classifications such as "fresh", "frozen", "dairy", etc. User definable menu item classifications such as "breakfast", "lunch", "beverage", etc. Print several reports including "Required Price Changes", "Batch Recipes", "Menu Items", and more. Chapter 8, "Business" 177 Product: PC-GL General Ledger Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.6 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Description: A fast, simple general ledger program. It includes an easily modified standard chart of accounts. The program prints an income statement with current, year to date and prior year percents and a three column balance sheet. Other reports include a general ledger for current and year to date and a number of different transaction listings. Each entry is instantly verified. Allows up to 800 items in the chart of accounts and up to 6000 transactions per month. Product: PC-PR Payroll Writing Payroll writing. See full description on page 191. Product: PCINV Invoice Writing Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.1 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. 20% discount on first forms order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Description: A fast, simple invoice writing program integrated with the PC- AR Accounts Receivable program. Enter up to 50 lines of 42 character invoice detail. Calculates sales tax on taxable items. Allows multiple line descriptions which can include costs times amount. Prints on 7 inch or 11 inch preprinted forms or plain paper. Prints invoices as you enter them and does not allow for batch printing or editing previous invoices. Invoices are immediately posted to PC-AR. Chapter 8, "Business" 178 Product: Rosewood Journal Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Printer. Author: Rosewood Software, 416-284-6119 Registration: $38.00 Version: 4.12 (01-27-92) User benefits: Latest version is sent along with a file to remove registration exhortations. Look for: ROSEJ412.ZIP on BBSs; RJ412.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 166k Description: Rosewood Journal is an Invoice Journal and complete Accounts Receivable package written specifically for small to medium size businesses. Journal allows easy entry of invoice data because of its intuitive input and automatic account search. It will generate monthly and yearly reports and aged accounts receivable lists and statements ready for window envelopes. Up to 2 levels of sales tax. A label maker is built in. There are many other features designed to make sales accounting easy. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM. Hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $149.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, import/export, merge, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-AP.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: This Accounts Payable module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, 2000 vendors, unlimited transactions, manual/computer printed checks, discounts, partial payments, pre/post dated transactions, many payment options, address labels and a full range of reports. This is one of the easiest-to-use, error-free ways of tracking and paying your invoices. Chapter 8, "Business" 179 Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $149.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, import/export, merge, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-AR.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 205k Description: This Accounts Receivable module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, 2000 customers, unlimited transactions, Invoices, Statements, pre-printed or plain-paper forms, finance charges, pre/post dated transactions, address labels and a full range of reports. This is one of the easiest-to-use, error- free ways to help track your customer receivables. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. File TCB.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $69.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, graphics, import/export, merge, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-GL.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 190k Description: This General Ledger module is fully integrated with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the file TCB.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, real-time accounting, 2000 accounts, unlimited transactions, full range of accountant-ready reports, budgets, double entry, pop-up windows, recurring transactions, passwords, pre/post dated transactions and check writing using any check. Professional accounting software for non-accountants. Chapter 8, "Business" 180 Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $299.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-IN.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 165k Description: This Inventory module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, 3000 items, unlimited transactions, services or products, FIFO, LIFO, standard cost, specific cost, physical inventory and a full range of reports including activity and re-order reports. Very easy to use and is one of the easiest ways to track your inventory. Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. File TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $69.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, graphics, import/export, merge, mouse support, automated year-end closing and two bonus software utilities. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 305k Description: A fully integrated, eight-module, double-entry accounting system designed for small/medium sized businesses. Some features include pop-up windows, menu driven, context sensitive help, passwords, full-range of accountant-ready reports and pre/post dated transactions. Combines the power & sophistication of "Big Business" bookkeeping with a simple, easy-to-use, full-featured design. Chapter 8, "Business" 181 Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $139.90 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, export, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-PR.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 255k Description: This Payroll module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB- GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, auto deduction/liability calculations, override options, manual/computer checks, 401K plans, user-modifiable tax tables, W-2s, 1099s, hourly/salary, weekly/biweekly/semi-monthly/ monthly periods and a full range of reports. One of the easiest-to-use and complete payroll programs available. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP. Author: Hooper International, Inc., 719-528-8989 Registration: $299.95 Version: 1.0C (03-01-91) User benefits: FREE unlimited technical support, latest version, printed/bound manuals, mouse support and automated year-end closing. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCB-PS.ZIP in PCVENC forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 155k Description: This Point Of Sale module fully integrates with other Takin' Care of Business! modules but needs at least the files TCB.ZIP and TCB-GL.ZIP to run. Some features include: context sensitive help, product & service invoices, pre-printed or plain-paper forms, pop-up account windows, pre-defined service descriptions and multiple pricing. Integrates with the Inventory, A/R and G/L modules (TCB-IN.ZIP, TCB-AR.ZIP and TCB- GL.ZIP). Very easy to use. Product: Time is Money A time and expense billing program. See full description on page 189. Chapter 8, "Business" 182 Product: XPENS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Epson or HP LaserJet printer. Author: Richard A. Williams, 815-455-6333 Registration: $29.00 Version: 1.1 (01-10-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XPENS1.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; XPENS.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 15 on GEnie. Download size: 47k Description: Designed to provide employers and employees with a quick, easy to use expense account screen/report that will eliminate the necessity of keeping a supply of expense report forms and doing all the arithmetic involved in preparing the report. Because reports are stored on disk, the employee copy of the report becomes unnecessary. 8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems Product: DAYO BACK ORDERS (BO) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.0 (04-01-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOOE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOOE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOOE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 310k Description: The maintenance module for the processing of all your customers/sales backorders. Working with DAYO POS, it determines and manages the filling (allocation) of your customers backorders. It does this through an allocation process that determines what backordered items are 'fillable' because of receipts into the inventory. Creates the same type invoices as DAYO POS. Product: DAYO INVENTORY Inventory Control and Purchase Orders. See full description on page 193. Chapter 8, "Business" 183 Product: DAYO LITTLE POS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOPS.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 250k Description: A modified version of DAYO POS create to reduce memory requirement. Useful on LANs and/or networks where memory is usually at a premium. Product: DAYO ORDER ENTRY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $45.00 Version: 3.0 (06-12-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOZE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 300k Description: Creates sales orders based on the DAYO Inventory, Customer, and other DAYO databases. Orders can be printed on a standard printer or a Hewlett Packard(tm) Laserjet compatible printer. The order can be printed on a pre-printed form, on the Laser printer in a special laser format, or as a standard/default form. Product: DAYO POS (POINT OF SALE) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.1 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOPE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOPE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOPE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: A Billing and Invoicing application for any size business. It is the DAYO module that permits you to invoice out your products while keeping an accurate record of all your 'sales'. Features include: Multiuser (ie: Novell), Registers, Quote Interface, Templates, Back Orders, Cash Drawers, Packing/ Shipping Lists, Labels, Sales Graphs, Special Pricing, Tax Codes, Terms Codes, Credit Limits, Passwords, MRP interface, Multiple Prices, and many Reports. Chapter 8, "Business" 184 Product: DAYO PRICE BOOK DAYO Special Pricing, Price Books & Lists. See full description on page 208. Product: DAYO QUOTES Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOQE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOQE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOQE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 310k Description: Creates sales order quotes based on the DAYO Inventory, Customer, and other DAYO databases. Quotes can be printed on a standard printer or a Hewlett Packard (tm) Laserjet compatible printer. The quote can be printed on a pre-printed form, on the Laser printer in a special laser format, or as a standard/ default form. DAYO Quotes is totally integrated with the DAYO POS and/or Billing & Invoicing modules. Templates (kits or bundles), are supported. Product: DAYO RENTAL POS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $35.00 Version: 3.0 (06-26-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOPR.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 300k Description: A Billing and Invoicing application for any business that rents items, equipment, or services, ie: Videos, Tapes, Furniture, Tools, Appliances, etc. This program requires the regular DAYO POS module for its reports and configuration settings. It is by default a multiuser system, allowing almost unlimited numbers of users to have the ability to simultaneously invoice using this one program on a PC based LAN/Network. Chapter 8, "Business" 185 Product: DAYO RETURNS & REFUNDS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 450K RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOP2.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 280k Description: A modified version of DAYO POS, but contains only the capability of doing returns and/or refunds of invoices/items. The invoices default to type 'Ret' (Returns of merchandise), and are posted as negative amount (later to become Credit Memos). Product: DAYO SIMPLE POS Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 520K RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO POS. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $25.00 Version: 2.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Phone Support. Look for: DAYOP1.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 310k Description: A a modified version of DAYO POS that was created to exclude the option of selecting a customer. This program is used on CASH accounts only. Useful in grocery store type environments (where no customer name is required). Product: Painless Accounting Full feature 11 module accounting system! See full description on page 174. Product: PCINV Invoice Writing Invoice writing. See full description on page 177. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP TCB Accounts Payable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR TCB Accounts Receivable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL TCB General Ledger program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN TCB Inventory program. See full description on page 179. Chapter 8, "Business" 186 Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C TCB Main and Configuration programs. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR TCB Payroll program. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS TCB Point Of Sale program. See full description on page 181. 8.1.3 Billing systems Product: DAYO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AR) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $65.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manuals (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOAE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOAE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; DAYOAE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: The 'final chapter' to the processing and maintenance of all your Receivables. Includes routines to handle cash receipts, customers, invoice types, terms, taxcodes, sales persons, and more. Many reports are included (ie: Ageing, Customer, Sales... ). There is a routine to print Statements (ie: SMART, 90, 60, 30 days), and another one to create and print 'non' standard invoices (not applicable to DAYO POS). HP Laser forms are provided as an option for Statements and Invoices. Product: DAYO BILLING & INVOICING Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOBI.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 345k Description: Permits you to invoice your products while keeping an accurate record of all your 'sales'. Features include: Multiuser (ie: Novell), Registers, Quote Interface, Templates, Back Orders, Cash Drawers, Packing/Shipping Lists, Labels, Sales Graphs, Special Pricing, Tax Codes, Terms Codes, Credit Limits, Passwords, MRP interface, Multiple Prices, and many Reports. Very similar to DAYO POS, and uses the same manual. Chapter 8, "Business" 187 Product: FAST INVOICE WRITER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Dot matrix, LaserJet, or Epson JX-80 color printer. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $39.95 Version: 4.91 (07-23-91) User benefits: Printed manual and latest version. Look for: FAST-INV (multiple files) on BBSs (call 719-561-0810 to download it at no charge). Download size: 285k Description: Calculates and prints invoices on plain 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. Handles discounts, deposits, P.O. numbers, clerks initials, type of sale, and account numbers. Does both taxable and non- taxable sales on same sheet. Included are city, state, and a third user-definable tax. Serial numbers are automatically incremented. Letterhead is printed at top. Can do 3-colored invoices. MULTIFILE-XL can be used as an external customer or parts database. Accepts foreign dates and monetary symbols. Does summary. Product: FAST STATEMENT WRITER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: H&P Software, 719-561-0810 Registration: $29.95 Version: 4.1 (07-11-91) User benefits: Printed manual and latest program version. Look for: FAST-STA (multiple files) on BBSs. Download size: 128k Description: Calculates and prints monthly statements in row-column format on plain 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. Prints your letterhead at the top along with copy numbering. 999 sequential statements can be printed when data files are named 'CUST.001' thru 'CUST.999'. Supports IBM & TANDY dot matrix, or laser printers. Prints disclosure statement. Prints sorted or numbered summary of accounts. Full line editing is provided on string inputs. Does all calculations. Product: FASTFILE Laptop database for business, school, home. See full description on page 141. Product: Home Sales System Avon(tm) Billing & Ordering program. See full description on page 211. Product: Painless Accounting Full feature 11 module accounting system! See full description on page 174. Chapter 8, "Business" 188 Product: PC-AR Accounts Receivable Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.1 (01-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, bonus utilities. 20% discount on first forms order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Description: A fast, simple accounts receivable and sales summary program to get the bills out. Contains many powerful features such as auto billing, late charges, aging and alpha account numbers. Reports include plain paper or pre printed statements, accounts receivable ledger, charges and payments listing, sales summary (with or without detail), customer activity report, mailing labels and ageing report. Inactive customers may be omitted from most reports. Up to 8000 customers and invoices per month. Product: Qanalyst Phone bill analyzer for people who use Qmodem. See full description on page 166. Product: Rosewood Journal Invoice Journal and Accounts Receivable. See full description on page 177. Product: Systems Manager Reports time by client, purpose & application. See full description on page 201. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP TCB Accounts Payable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR TCB Accounts Receivable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL TCB General Ledger program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN TCB Inventory program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C TCB Main and Configuration programs. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR TCB Payroll program. See full description on page 180. Chapter 8, "Business" 189 Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS TCB Point Of Sale program. See full description on page 181. Product: Time is Money Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Custom Data Solutions Registration: $95.00 Version: 2.2 (07-20-91) User benefits: Source code, printed manual and disks, free support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TIM22.ZIP in CONSULT forum LIB 4 on CompuServe. Download size: 240k Description: A time and expense billing program that completely automates the generation of invoices for a time or fixed fee business of any kind. It maintains records of receivables, and will print statements if desired. Written in the dBASE language and compiled with the Clipper compiler. Source code is available to registered users, as is a FoxPro version. Ideal for consultants, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals. Product: TimeStax Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Johnson Technologies, 408-255-4213 Registration: $49.95 Version: 2.5a (02-01-91) User benefits: First major upgrade is free to registered users; support via phone/fax/Compuserve. Look for: TMSTAX*.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); TMSTAX.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 112k Description: The Personal Timecard Manager. A LAN-aware time management tool for consultants, contractors, managers, office workers - in short, anyone who has a need to know how their time is spent. Lets you record all activity by Date, Client, Project, and Task for any number of employees. It features 8-line notes, an automatic activity timer, 5 levels of subtotal reporting, popup windows, import/export utilities, and a smooth user interface. Product: TimeTrac Time & Expense tracking; TSR, Export, LANs. See full description on page 196. Product: Tolman Dental Program [***] Dental Office Managment Program. See full description on page 203. Chapter 8, "Business" 190 8.1.4 Purchase order systems Product: Painless Accounting Full feature 11 module accounting system! See full description on page 174. Product: The Retailer A multi-center inventory control system. See full description on page 195. 8.1.5 Payroll systems Product: DAYO PAYROLL Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $65.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOYE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOYE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: Provides a system for the computation of payroll for businesses of any size. Features include: Multiuser, unlimited employees, Weekly, BiWeekly, and/or Monthly payrolls, quarterly, year to date (YTD), and current summary databases, Automatic payroll posting & computation, vacation, sick pay/days, check printing, multiple states, SDI tax, overtime & premium hourly wages, up to 8 deductions, view reports on screen, medicare and many reports. Product: Painless Acct/Payroll Companion Custom Graph/Report/Export Program. See full description on page 175. Product: Painless Payroll Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk. Author: Painless Accounting, 800-521-9905 Registration: $75.00 Version: 1.08 (05-27-91) User benefits: Latest copy of the software along with a print manual in a 3 ring binder. Also receive major discounts on updates. Look for: PAP*.ARC (multiple files) on BBSs (call 214-881-0313 to download it at no charge); PAP*.ARC in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; PAP*.ARC in IBM RTC LIB 3 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 300k Description: A full feature payroll system. Modules include: Generation, Reports, Files, and Closing. Support Federal and all 50 states tax tables. Generates payroll for Salary, Hourly, Commissions, and Base plus Commission. Also contains support of Allotments, Chapter 8, "Business" 191 Child Support, Departmentalization. Prints numerous reports including W2s and 1099s. Context Sensitive Help, easy installation and automatically interfaces with Painless Accounting 5.0. Product: PC-PR Payroll Writing Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Printer with a condensed-print mode. Author: Medlin Accounting Shareware, 707-255-4475 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.1 (02-01-92) User benefits: Phone support, current federal/state tax tables. 20% discount on first check order from NEBS. Look for: MEDLIN.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-257-2338 to download it at no charge); MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; MEDLIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 237k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A fast, simple payroll writing program. 1992 federal tax tables and most state tax tables are included. Employees are automatically sorted in alphabetical order. Allows up to five deductions per check for 1000 employees. Reports include employee listing (can be used as payroll input sheet), federal liability by paydate, quarterly payroll listing, payroll ledger, payroll check listing, employee history report and annual W-2's. Supports tips, cafeteria plans and 401K plans. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AP TCB Accounts Payable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! AR TCB Accounts Receivable program. See full description on page 178. Product: Takin' Care of Business! GL TCB General Ledger program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! IN TCB Inventory program. See full description on page 179. Product: Takin' Care of Business! M&C TCB Main and Configuration programs. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PR TCB Payroll program. See full description on page 180. Product: Takin' Care of Business! PS TCB Point Of Sale program. See full description on page 181. Chapter 8, "Business" 192 Product: ZPAY 3 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 375k RAM, hard disk, printer. Author: ZPAY Payroll Systems, Inc., 813-866-8233 Registration: $69.95 Version: 3.4 (01-12-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, one year mail support, 900# phone support. Look for: ZPAY3*.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; ZPAY3*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 (multiple files) on CompuServe; ZPAY3*.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 0 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 604k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: The easiest to use and most flexible payroll package for the PC ever! Pays salaried, hourly, commissioned, 1099 type payments by any pay period. Prints checks, W2's and a multitude of reports. Has data exporting so you can manipulate the data with other applications such as a spreadsheet program. Supports laser printers as well as your pin feed printers. Manual has a "test ride" tutorial to make learning a snap! 8.2 Inventory systems Product: DAYO BAR CODE 3 OF 9 Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 450k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO Inventory. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $45.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed and disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYO39.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYO39.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 300k Description: Prints 3 of 9 bar codes with an Epson (tm) or IBM (tm) compatible dot matrix printer. It is integrated with the DAYO Inventory and the DAYO Customer databases. Labels are printed onto standard labels (3.5 by 15/16 inches at 6 lines per inch). The inventory bar code label consists of an item number, its bar code, vendor item number, description, unit of issue, weight, and bin/location. The customer bar code label consists of a customer number, its bar code, customer's name and telephone. Chapter 8, "Business" 193 Product: DAYO END OF PERIOD Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk; DAYO Inventory. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $50.00 Version: 3.0 (06-24-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOEE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOEE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOEE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 320k Description: Contains routines that are normally run at the end of a reporting period (ie: Month). Permits you to permanently remove deleted records from the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) databases, and to erase old report text files. There is also a routine for performing a Physical Inventory. Many reports are included (ie: AR Ageing, AP Summary, Inventory Movement). Product: DAYO INVENTORY Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $65.00 Version: 3.1 (06-27-91) User benefits: Multiuser, No record limits, Manual (printed and disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOIE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOIE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; DAYOIE.ZIP in IBM RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 280k Description: A Multiuser Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Vendor Maintenance application. Use it to create and maintain an inventory of any product. Features include Multiuser (ie: Novell, LANtastic), Reports, Labels, Lists, and a Graph. The ability to upgrade and expand your system is available with the addition of supporting DAYO products (ie: DAYO POS, DAYO AR, DAYO AP, etc.). Chapter 8, "Business" 194 Product: DAYO MRP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $75.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed or disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOWE.EXE (multiple files) on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOWE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 340k Description: A routine designed for manufacturers. Builds items (End Items) from item (Components) in the inventory database. End Items can later be placed into inventory for later sales. Supports multi- level Bill of Materials. Features include automatic inventory posting and creation of inventory adjustment records, databases are dBASE(tm) compatible, multiuser, and many reports. Product: DAYO RETURN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 520K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $45.00 Version: 2.0 (05-01-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYOFE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge). Download size: 320k Description: Provide the means to record and track returns of your product. DAYO RMS integrates to DAYO Inventory and its multiple warehouses to allow tracking of items being returned (ie: breakages, warranties, return to vendors). Creates RMA numbers. Product: Household Register Home/Office inventory program. See full description on page 321. Product: ICP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Author: Spirit7 Software, Ltd., 703-943-4635 Registration: $35.00 Version: 7.0 (02-01-92) User benefits: Master disks, unlimited phone/fax support, utilities. Look for: ICP.ZIP on BBSs; ICP70.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 225k Description: A full-featured, general purpose inventory control system with modules to sell, order, and receive inventory. The system features complex filtering (segmenting) of the data base by using the "and/or" logical operators. Records can be quickly Chapter 8, "Business" 195 located by the item number, description, vendor, manufacturer or by browsing the data basae or a restricted segment. New records are easily added using "record pattern templates". Many usefull reports are available. Product: Layout Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor; IBM/Epson FX or HP LaserJet printer. Author: Software Co-op, 317-856-6052 Registration: $35.00 Version: 2.0 (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, BBS/phone/mail support, disk with latest version, notice of upgrades. Look for: LAYOUT.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at no charge); LAYOUT.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 5 on CompuServe. Download size: 140k Description: Keeps graphics layout of office furniture and equipment by room and a database objects, each with 6 free-form fields. Multiple rooms can be grouped together to form units such as departmental charge areas. Inventory reports and export of data to comma-delimited files for transfer to database programs or spreadsheets. Data entry is via a mini-CAD system. Makes nice printed room layouts. Solid system without a lot of frills. Appeals to the office manager with rolled up sleeves. Product: The Retailer Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Author: RetailWare, 405-749-1763 Registration: $49.00 Version: 4.05 (12-19-91) User benefits: Current disk set sent with printed manual. Look for: RET405.ZIP on BBSs (call 405-755-7047 to download it at no charge); RET405.ZIP in IMBAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 280k Description: Inventory control for merchants with up to 5 stores selling similar products. Menu and on-line help. Not POS, but "backroom" system for central buying office. Min/Max stock levels may be recalculated automatically. Multiple vendors: up to 10,000 items each. Input sales from sales slips or physical inventory in an order-form or on-the-shelf sequence you define. Identifies best sellers. Five year monthly sales history, by item & store. Bar charts. Printer redirection. Prints price tags. Tutorial. 8.3 Equipment use & maintenance Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 351. Chapter 8, "Business" 196 8.4 Project bidding & costing Product: ProDev*EPRICE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. ProDev*QUOTE software. Up to 24MB of hard disk for large data files. Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Registration: $35.00 Version: 4.10 (05-01-91) User benefits: One year technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT3.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 245k Description: Provides for converting weekly price service data files for electrical, heating, plumbing and air conditioning items to the ProDev*QUOTE file format to automatically update material prices. Includes sample files for 3 USA, 1 Australian and 1 UK price service. The user subscribes separately to the desired price service. Product: ProDev*QUOTE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk recommended. Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Registration: $45.00 Version: 4.10p (05-01-91) User benefits: One year technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT1.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: Packed with features for ANY type/size business from consultants to 1 person contractors to small/large manufacturers. Used by many electrical, heating, plumbing, remodeling, major construction contractors, florists, flooring stores, landscape contractors, printing shops, maintenance services, well . . . just about any type business. The system defaults are highly configurable. Pull-Down menus, Point & Shoot Browse and F1 Help windows. Product: ProDev*QUOTE Utility Programs Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. ProDev*QUOTE software. Hard disk recommended. Author: Pro Dev Software, 616-788-2243 Registration: $30.00 Version: 4.10p (05-01-91) User benefits: One year technical support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDQUT2.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 306k Description: Browse program to quickly browse and edit all ProDev*QUOTE bid system data files. Tracking program will freeze bid prices and allow posting and comparison reporting of actual project costs. These are add-on programs to the ProDev*QUOTE program. Chapter 8, "Business" 197 Product: TimeTrac Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Author: Compass / New England, 603-431 8030 Registration: $50.00 Version: 91f (06-01-91) User benefits: Printed manual, most recent version, phone/mail/ CIS support. Look for: TT91F.* on BBSs (call 603-433 1859 to download it at no charge); TT91F.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe; TT91F.LZH in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 162k Description: Automates time sheets and aids project tracking & billing. Allows individuals in a workgroup to track their use of time while in the field on laptop computers and then export the information to accounting, project tracking, spreadsheet and database programs. Includes an optional (6k) TSR that allows users to "pop" a timesheet over text or graphics programs to keep track of actual time used. TimeTrac works equally well at the office on a Local Area Network. 8.4.1 Decision analysis tools Product: NEWBIZ [***] Brainstorming Program to set up own business. See full description on page 131. Product: UDECIDE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Cascoly Software, 206-523-6135 Registration: $30.00 Version: 1.05 (04-20-91) User benefits: Phone/CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; UDCIDE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 100k Description: Helps you make decisions such as which software or hardware to purchase; ratings surveys; which project to pursue; selecting colleges, movies, stocks, or wines. You enter a list of elements to evaluate the contenders, giving each a weight. Then you enter the options, assigning values to each element. Then sort to obtain an ordered list of the best options. Or perform what-if analyses by changing elements or weights. Chapter 8, "Business" 198 8.5 Project management Product: Business Plan Master (IBM) [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Word Processing or Page Layout program plus a Lotus or compatible spreadsheet program. Author: Grand Universal, 303-756-2175 Registration: $34.00 Version: 1.2 (03-21-92) User benefits: Most recent version, minimum three months support via online services, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIZPLA.ZIP in USEN forum LIB 12 on CompuServe; BIZPLANM.ZIP in HOSB RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 152k Description: Every business needs a BUSINESS PLAN - Fortune 500 or Mom & Pop. Business Plan Master makes it easy for you to write a complete business plan. Most of the work is already done for you. Select the text you want from these formatted templates. Enter your projections and the spreadsheets generate full financial reports and analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios, etc.). Save days of work and have a comprehensive business plan to chart your company's growth! Product: Business Plan Master (Mac) [***] Needs: Unknown. Needs Macintosh word processing or page layout program plus a spreadsheet program. Author: Grand Universal, 303-756-2175 Registration: $34.00 Version: 1.2 (03-25-92) User benefits: Disk with most recent version, minimum three months support via the online services, one free upgrade. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIZPLA.SIT in USEN forum LIB 12 on CompuServe; BIZPLANM.SIT in HOSB RTC LIB 5 on GEnie. Download size: 230k Description: Every business needs a BUSINESS PLAN - Fortune 500 or Mom & Pop. Business Plan Master makes it easy for you to write a complete business plan. Most of the work is already done for you. Select the text you want from these formatted templates. Enter your projections and the spreadsheets generate full financial reports and analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios, etc.). Save days of work and ahve a comprehensive business plan to chart your company's growth! Product: Calendar Keeper Calendar Database/Draw Program. See full description on page 77. Chapter 8, "Business" 199 Product: Calendar Wise [***] Multi-Subject Planner, Desktop Calendar. See full description on page 78. Product: Chris's Automobile Recorder [***] Vehicle Operation & Maint. Logger & Reminder. See full description on page 351. Product: Early Bird Great Full-Featured Reminder/Calendar Program. See full description on page 79. Product: Easy Project Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; hard disk. Author: Parcell Software, 708-232-6328 Registration: $59.00 Version: 4.02 (05-01-91) User benefits: Latest version sent with printed manual. Special BBS access given and all registered users notified of updates. Look for: EZPROJ.EXE on BBSs (call 708-232-6339 to download it at no charge); EZPROJ.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 on CompuServe. Download size: 180k Description: A tool to manage all types of projects and an alternative to complex and expensive project management systems. Featues Gantt charts detailing planned vs. actual progress, extensive reporting, and automatic scheduling. Multiple date formats are supported for use by managers all over the world. Utilizes .DBF files to make data transfer to other programs easy. Product: InContext DOS shell+, based on principles of human work. See full description on page 106. Product: WorkQueue Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Author: Lane Davis Registration: $40.00 Version: 1.9 (12-02-91) User benefits: Latest version without the 'unlicensed' message. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WQ19*.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 6 (multiple files) on CompuServe. Download size: 220k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Uses a Staff Plan, Work Plan and Holiday Schedule to calculate a work schedule for up to 25 people and 1000 tasks over two years. The availability of staff, their skills, types of work and task dependencies are used to determine start and end dates as well as durations. It uses easy, full-screen spreadsheet- style data entry screens and avoids specialized terminology and concepts. The Operating instructions, User's Guide and Glossary are on-line and context-sensitive. Chapter 8, "Business" 200 8.6 Client management Product: DAYO BAR CODE 3 OF 9 Print 3 of 9 barcodes onto Epson/IBM printer. See full description on page 192. Product: DAYO MEMBERSHIP Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 500K RAM; Hard Disk. Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Registration: $95.00 Version: 3.0 (06-28-91) User benefits: Multiuser, Unlimited Records, Manual (printed & disk), Phone Support. Look for: DAYODE.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYODE.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 9 on CompuServe. Download size: 320k Description: An application designed to track membership for an association or organization. The ability to maintain records for donations, dues, payments and/or invoices has also been incorporated into the package. Use it to record member information and optionally, maintain a simple accounting system for dues and/or donations. Many reports and reporting routines are included in this package, ie: Members List, Notes, Statements, Labels, Payments, Form Letters and much more. Product: Early Bird Great Full-Featured Reminder/Calendar Program. See full description on page 79. Product: FASTFILE Laptop database for business, school, home. See full description on page 141. Product: FlexBase Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk. 80286 recommended. Author: National MicroSystems, 416-599-1228 Registration: $49.95 Version: 1.0 (11-20-91) User benefits: Printed manual, unlimited phone support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FB.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 3 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: An easy to use database system for recording information about people. You define what fields you want and the layout of the screen. The program then integrates it all automatically. Once you have added your people, you can filter them to show only the ones you want. Now create custom reports, letters, and labels using our built in editor and lookup-tables. Print them out or save the templates for later use. No system has ever been so easy to use, with so many advenced features. Chapter 8, "Business" 201 Product: Hotnet The Help Desk Solution. See full description on page 166. Product: Japanese Business Culture [***] Japanese Business Culture Kit. See full description on page 209. Product: NAMEBASE [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Author: Elk Creek Software, 303-838-5796 Registration: $25.00 Version: 3.1 (03-26-92) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: NAME30.ZIP on BBSs; NAME31.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 170k Description: Keeps track of people and companies. Stores 4 phone numbers, 2 addresses, 2 dates, and up to 2000 characters of notes for each record. Full mouse support. Prints a pocket-size address book, labels, Rolodex cards, and reports. Creates mail-merge files for use with most word processors. Dials the phone. Displays multiple records at once. Extremely easy to use. Type the first few characters of any person's name and you are immediately viewing all information about that person. Product: Names & Dates Address Book, Calendar, Mailing Label combo. See full description on page 88. Product: Service Business Design [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. VGA monitor. Mouse recommended. Author: Niche Software, 714-892-9052 Registration: $5.00 Version: 1.1 (03-23-92) User benefits: Mail support. Look for: WORK.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-636-2667 to download it at no charge). Download size: 200k Description: Use this program to score your organization's performance in the service sector. Find out mistakes commonly made in service delivery; inspire your staff with service philosophies of famous people; design better service delivery to retain personnel and boost profits. Customize the lessons by altering the scrolled text files. This electronic lecture reads like a magazine with selections determined by menu. Features animation,graphics,music. Chapter 8, "Business" 202 Product: Systems Manager Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Author: MiCord, 517-631-4367 Registration: $10.00 Version: 2.5 (02-10-91) User benefits: Master disks, free support, upgrade discounts. Look for: SYSMGX.EXE on BBSs; SYSMGX.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 135k Description: Automatically tracks usage by time, date, client, purpose, user and software type from an integrated point-and-shoot menu for your software or DOS commands. Sorted reports prepared automatically for client billing, tax or business records. Friendly enough for beginners with the capabilities advanced users want. Features include user selection of all tracking options, password protection, screen colors, screen title, and time/date formats. 8.7 Specific-field systems Product: PARTY TRACKER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: Robert Barrentine, 301-490-7104 Registration: $75.00 Version: 1.0 (02-01-92) User benefits: Master disks, mail support, limited phone support. Look for: PARTRK.ZIP on BBSs; PARTRK.ZIP in IBMAPP forum LIB 7 on CompuServe. Download size: 227k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This Political Party Membership and Financial Records System will accept, maintain, and report on the membership roles and financial contributions received by an organized Political Organization or Committee. The following reports can be pro- duced: Customized Membership Rosters,Telephone List, Individual Contributions Report, Report of Contributions Income, and a Report of Contributor Donations. Mailing labels are produced for all entries in the system. 8.7.1 Medical & dental Product: KWIKSTAT Statistical Data Analysis. See full description on page 255. Chapter 8, "Business" 203 Product: LEANER Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk and EGA monitor recommended. Author: MoonStone Software, 602-955-4266 Registration: $35.00 Version: 1.52 (10-10-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/mail/BBS/ newsletter support. Discount offers. Look for: LEAN152.EXE on BBSs (call 602-235-9653 to download it at no charge); LEAN15.EXE in GOODHEALTH forum LIB 10 on CompuServe; LEAN101.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 3 on GEnie. Download size: 240k Description: For health organizations, weight control clinics and corporate employee programs. Handles multiple groups. Insures privacy for personal charts. Includes your own weight loss strategies. Keep the fat fires burning, give LEANER to your clients for home use. Graphs, reports, charts and reviews track progress. Calculates aerobic exercise points. Estimates body fat. Assesses health risks. Discovers your eating style. A wide range of techniques to help shape a healthy, leaner lifestyle. Product: ORGANIZE! Professional Books [***] Cataloging system for professional books. See full description on page 204. Product: Tolman Dental Program [***] Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk. Author: Peter T. Smith D.D.S., 516-281-5544 Registration: $599.00 Version: 3.1 (03-01-92) User benefits: Set of data files, at least six months or six hours of phone support. Look for: TOLMAN#.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs; TOLMN*.ZIP in DBADVISOR forum LIB 8 (multiple files) on CompuServe; TOLMAN#.ZIP in DATABASE RTC LIB 4 (multiple files) on GEnie. Download size: 480k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: This CompuServe Magazine (DEC 91) pick as a "Current Hit," is an efficient management program for a mid-size dental office. Though inexpensive it is NOT incomplete. It will handle billing, recalls, insurance, referral tracking, a variety of patient lists, production reports, mail merge and more. With online help, look-up windows and a User's Manual, the program is easy to learn. The program was used/improved in the dentist/author's office for 4 years before release. Chapter 8, "Business" 204 8.7.2 Real estate Product: ACCEL Compares various accelerated payment methods. See full description on page 220. Product: DIMANAGE Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Author: DI Management Corporation, 513-831-4122 Registration: $99.00 Version: 2.1 (06-14-91) User benefits: Printed manual, master disks. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIMANA.EXE in IBMAPP forum LIB 15 on CompuServe. Download size: 256k Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: A rental property management system designed for speed and ease of use. Use it to manage as many properties, with as many units, as your hard disk and your patience will tolerate. The assumption is that managers want to manage property, not do accounting. The system was designed to make record keeping as simple as possible, while giving fast access to the money and tenant information the property manager and the accountant need. Sample data prov