i Contents ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS Users (Master Edition) 2 Chapter 1: How to read this catalog 3 1.1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Registration benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 6 Part 1: Shareware Products Chapter 2: Utilities 9 2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1.1 Disk cataloging . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.1.2.1 Optimization & defragmentation . . 18 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 19 2.1.3.1 Disk duplicating . . . . . . . . . 22 2.1.3.2 Disk formatting . . . . . . . . . . 23 2.1.4 Directory utilities . . . . . . . . . . 23 2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2.2.2 File encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2.2.3 File archiving & compression . . . . . . 35 2.2.4 File comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2.2.5 File sorting & conversion . . . . . . . 44 2.2.6 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 2.3.1 CPU & memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 2.3.2 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2.3.3 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 2.3.3.1 EGA/VGA specific . . . . . . . . . 59 2.3.3.2 Screen savers . . . . . . . . . . . 61 2.3.3.3 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . 68 2.3.4 286/386/486-specific . . . . . . . . . . 70 2.3.5 Sound card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 2.3.6 Serial & parallel port . . . . . . . . . 71 2.3.7 CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2.3.7.1 Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 2.4.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 2.4.2 UPCs & bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 2.4.3 Envelope addressers . . . . . . . . . . 80 2.4.4 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 2.4.4.1 Epson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2.4.4.2 HP DeskJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2.4.4.3 HP LaserJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2.4.4.4 PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 2.5 System utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ii 2.5.1 Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . 89 2.5.1.1 Task-switching . . . . . . . . . . 89 2.5.2 Multi-OS utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 90 2.5.3 Command processors . . . . . . . . . . . 91 2.5.4 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 94 2.5.4.1 Batch file compilers . . . . . . 100 2.5.4.2 Program schedulers/launchers . . 101 2.5.5 Configuration utilities . . . . . . . 102 2.5.6 Recovery utilities . . . . . . . . . . 105 2.5.7 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 2.5.7.1 PostScript fonts . . . . . . . . 106 2.5.7.2 TrueType fonts . . . . . . . . . 107 2.5.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 2.6.1 Multi-function . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.6.2 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 2.6.3 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 2.6.4 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 2.6.4.1 Precision timers . . . . . . . . 125 2.6.5 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs . . . . . . . . 128 2.6.6 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 2.6.7 Notepads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) . 132 2.6.9 Time management . . . . . . . . . . . 144 2.6.10 Journal/diary programs . . . . . . . 146 2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . 148 2.7.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 2.7.2 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 2.7.3 Combined MS/FMs . . . . . . . . . . . 158 2.7.4 Work environment managers . . . . . . 159 2.7.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 2.7.5.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . 160 2.8 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 2.8.1 Virus/Trojan detectors . . . . . . . . 161 2.8.2 System activity monitors . . . . . . . 162 2.8.2.1 Computer usage monitors . . . . . 162 2.8.3 File integrity monitors . . . . . . . 163 2.8.4 Computer access security . . . . . . . 164 2.9 Special needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 2.9.1 Vision-impaired utilities . . . . . . 165 2.10 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 165 2.10.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 165 2.10.2 For operating systems . . . . . . . . 166 2.10.2.1 MS-DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 2.10.2.2 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 2.10.2.3 OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 2.10.3 For JP Software . . . . . . . . . . . 172 2.10.3.1 For 4DOS/NDOS . . . . . . . . . 172 2.10.4 For Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 2.10.4.1 For Norton Utilities . . . . . . 172 2.10.5 For PKWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 2.10.5.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP . . . . . . . 173 iii Chapter 3: Writing applications 175 3.1 Text viewers/readers . . . . . . . . . . . 175 3.2 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 3.3 Text organizers/outliners . . . . . . . . . 182 3.4 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 3.5 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 3.6 Spelling checkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 3.7 Style checkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 3.8 Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 3.9 Document boilerplates . . . . . . . . . . . 195 3.9.1 Resume' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 3.10 Document control & management . . . . . . 196 3.11 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . 197 3.12 Writing utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 3.12.1 File format translators . . . . . . . 202 3.13 Software tools & macros . . . . . . . . . 202 3.13.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 202 3.13.2 For PC-Write . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 3.13.3 For Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 3.13.3.1 Word for Windows . . . . . . . . 203 3.13.4 For WordStar . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 3.13.5 For WordPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . 209 3.13.6 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 215 4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . 215 4.2 Boilerplates/templates . . . . . . . . . . 217 4.3 Spreadsheet utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 218 4.3.1 File format translators . . . . . . . 218 4.4 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 218 4.4.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 218 4.4.2 For Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 4.4.3 For Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Chapter 5: Database applications 220 5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . 220 5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . 224 5.3 Mailing list systems . . . . . . . . . . . 226 5.4 Freeform/text database managers . . . . . . 229 5.5 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 5.5.1 File format translators . . . . . . . 232 5.6 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 233 5.6.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 233 5.6.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 5.6.2.1 dBASE III specific . . . . . . . 236 5.6.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+ . . . . . . . . . 237 5.6.4 For Paradox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 5.6.5 For Clipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 5.6.6 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Chapter 6: Data 244 6.1 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 6.1.1 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 6.2 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 iv 6.3 Corporate data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 6.4 World facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 6.5 Zip codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 6.6 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 6.7 Engineering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 6.7.1 For mechanical engineering . . . . . . 246 6.7.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 6.8 Quotes & anecdotes . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 6.9 Encyclopedias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 6.10 Government data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 6.10.1 Federal data . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 6.10.1.1 Census data . . . . . . . . . . 248 6.11 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 248 6.11.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 248 Chapter 7: Business 249 7.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 7.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . 252 7.1.2 Point-of-sale systems . . . . . . . . 259 7.1.3 Billing/invoice systems . . . . . . . 263 7.1.4 Purchase order systems . . . . . . . . 266 7.1.5 Payroll systems . . . . . . . . . . . 267 7.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 7.3 Decision analysis tools . . . . . . . . . . 274 7.4 Equipment use & maintenance . . . . . . . . 276 7.4.1 Computer-use logging . . . . . . . . . 278 7.5 Employee management/scheduling . . . . . . 279 7.6 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 7.6.1 Project bidding & costing . . . . . . 285 7.6.2 Project scheduling . . . . . . . . . . 286 7.7 Client management/scheduling . . . . . . . 288 7.8 Organization charts . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 7.9 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . 291 7.9.1 Construction, installation & repair . 291 7.9.2 Farming & ranching . . . . . . . . . . 292 7.9.3 Food services . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 7.9.4 Hotel/motel management . . . . . . . . 295 7.9.5 Legal & law enforcement . . . . . . . 295 7.9.6 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 7.9.7 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . 297 7.9.8 Non-profit businesses . . . . . . . . 297 7.9.8.1 Fund raising . . . . . . . . . . 297 7.9.9 Political parties . . . . . . . . . . 298 7.9.10 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 7.9.11 Safety & fire protection . . . . . . 301 7.9.12 Small businesses . . . . . . . . . . 302 7.9.13 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 7.10 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 7.10.1 Forms fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 7.10.2 Forms processing . . . . . . . . . . 307 7.11 Sales aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 7.12 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 7.13 Work-at-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 7.14 Training & support aids . . . . . . . . . 312 v 7.14.1 Lecturing & slide shows . . . . . . . 313 7.14.2 "Help desk" applications . . . . . . 314 7.15 Simulators & what-ifs . . . . . . . . . . 315 7.16 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 7.16.1 Weights & measurements . . . . . . . 317 7.16.2 File format translators . . . . . . . 319 7.17 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 319 7.17.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 319 7.17.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 7.18 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Chapter 8: Finances 322 8.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . 322 8.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 8.2.1 Finances & budgets . . . . . . . . . . 330 8.2.2 Checkbook managers . . . . . . . . . . 334 8.3 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . 335 8.4 Financial calculators . . . . . . . . . . . 338 8.5 Income tax preparation . . . . . . . . . . 340 8.6 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Chapter 9: Engineering 343 9.1 Civil engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 9.2 Electrical engineering . . . . . . . . . . 343 9.3 Industrial engineering . . . . . . . . . . 345 9.4 Mechanical engineering . . . . . . . . . . 345 9.5 Structural analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 9.6 Surveying & cartography . . . . . . . . . . 347 9.7 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 348 9.7.1 File format translators . . . . . . . 352 9.8 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 353 9.8.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 353 9.8.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 9.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Chapter 10: Communications 355 10.1 General-purpose modem communications . . . 355 10.2 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . 358 10.2.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . 358 10.2.2 For GEnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 10.2.3 For Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 10.3 Bulletin boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 10.3.1 Bulletin board utilities . . . . . . 361 10.4 Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 10.4.1 Modem-based networks . . . . . . . . 368 10.4.2 Network utilities . . . . . . . . . . 368 10.5 Remote computer access . . . . . . . . . . 372 10.6 Fax machines & fax cards . . . . . . . . . 372 10.7 Voice mail systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 10.8 Call logging & analysis . . . . . . . . . 374 10.8.1 Phone bill analyzers . . . . . . . . 374 10.9 File transfer protocols . . . . . . . . . 375 10.10 Communication utilities . . . . . . . . . 375 10.11 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . 377 vi 10.11.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . 377 10.11.2 For TAPCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 10.11.3 For PCBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 10.11.4 For Qmodem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 10.11.5 For OzCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 10.11.6 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 10.12 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Chapter 11: Mathematics 381 11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 11.2 Function & curve plotting . . . . . . . . 382 11.3 Mathematical utilities . . . . . . . . . . 383 Chapter 12: Computer programming 384 12.1 CASE tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 12.2 Database engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 12.3 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 12.3.1 Assembler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 12.3.2 BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 12.3.2.1 Visual BASIC . . . . . . . . . . 389 12.3.3 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 12.3.3.1 C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 12.3.4 Pascal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 12.3.4.1 OOP Pascal for DOS (Borland) . . 406 12.3.4.2 OOP Pascal for Windows (Borland) . . . . . . . . . . . 407 12.3.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 12.4 Hypertext/hypermedia . . . . . . . . . . . 407 12.5 Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 12.6 Software installation aids . . . . . . . . 410 12.7 Software testing aids . . . . . . . . . . 415 12.8 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . 416 12.8.1 Desktop tools for programmers . . . . 417 12.8.2 `Help' utilities . . . . . . . . . . 419 12.9 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 419 12.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 419 12.9.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Chapter 13: Education 422 13.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 13.2 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 13.3 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 13.4 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 13.5 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 13.6 Library/bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . 443 13.7 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 13.7.1 Gradebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 13.8 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 13.8.1 Operating system tutors . . . . . . . 455 13.8.2 Typing tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 13.8.3 Educational computer games . . . . . 458 13.9 Foreign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 13.10 Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 13.11 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 vii 13.12 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 13.13 Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 13.14 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 13.15 Science & ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 13.16 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 13.17 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . 476 13.17.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 13.18 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 Chapter 14: Graphics 477 14.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 14.2 Drawing/editor programs . . . . . . . . . 480 14.3 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 14.3.1 Graphics diversions . . . . . . . . . 487 14.4 Presentation graphics . . . . . . . . . . 489 14.4.1 Animation applications . . . . . . . 491 14.5 CAD/CAM applications . . . . . . . . . . . 492 14.5.1 Vector/ray tracing . . . . . . . . . 498 14.6 Business applications . . . . . . . . . . 498 14.6.1 OCR applications . . . . . . . . . . 500 14.6.2 Mapping/cartography . . . . . . . . . 501 14.7 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . 502 14.7.1 BMP images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502 14.7.2 PCX images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 14.7.3 WPG images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 14.7.4 For adults only . . . . . . . . . . . 503 14.7.5 Other formats . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 14.8 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 14.8.1 Cataloging tools . . . . . . . . . . 504 14.8.2 Graphic screen capture . . . . . . . 505 14.8.3 Graphic print screen . . . . . . . . 507 14.8.4 File format translators . . . . . . . 507 14.9 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 509 14.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 509 14.9.2 For AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 Chapter 15: Home & hobby 510 15.1 Arts & crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 15.2 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 15.3 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 15.4 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 15.5 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . 525 15.6 Gambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532 15.7 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533 15.8 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533 15.8.1 Pedigrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 15.9 Ham radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 15.10 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537 15.10.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . 537 15.10.2 Exercise/fitness . . . . . . . . . . 541 15.11 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . 541 15.12 How-to projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544 15.13 Hunting & fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . 544 15.14 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546 viii 15.15 Movies & video tapes . . . . . . . . . . 548 15.16 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 15.17 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554 15.17.1 Diaries & journals . . . . . . . . . 555 15.18 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 15.19 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . 557 15.20 Quotes & anecdotes . . . . . . . . . . . 557 15.21 Reading (and writing, too) . . . . . . . 558 15.22 Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 15.23 Self development . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 15.24 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564 15.24.1 Betting pools . . . . . . . . . . . 564 15.24.2 Handicapping . . . . . . . . . . . . 564 15.24.2.1 For `the ponies' . . . . . . . 564 15.24.2.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . 565 15.24.3 Baseball/softball . . . . . . . . . 565 15.24.4 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 15.24.5 Boating sports . . . . . . . . . . . 569 15.24.6 Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 15.24.7 Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570 15.24.8 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573 15.24.9 Martial arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 574 15.24.10 Soccer/rugby . . . . . . . . . . . 574 15.24.11 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574 15.25 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Chapter 16: Religion & philosophy 577 16.1 The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 16.1.1 Bible programs . . . . . . . . . . . 578 16.2 For houses of worship . . . . . . . . . . 578 16.3 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579 16.4 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 16.4.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 16.5 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 582 16.5.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582 16.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582 Chapter 17: Games 584 17.1 Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584 17.2 Arcade games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586 17.3 Board games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589 17.3.1 Backgammon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589 17.3.2 Mahjong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590 17.3.3 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 17.4 Card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592 17.4.1 Solitaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595 17.5 Non-card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598 17.5.1 Solitaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598 17.6 Casino games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 17.7 Dungeons & Dragons . . . . . . . . . . . . 603 17.8 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603 17.9 Logic & brain games . . . . . . . . . . . 605 17.10 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609 17.11 Puzzles, mix & match . . . . . . . . . . 609 ix 17.12 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . 614 17.13 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614 17.13.1 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615 17.14 Star Trek & Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . 615 17.15 Strategy/simulation . . . . . . . . . . . 616 17.15.1 War games . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622 17.16 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623 17.17 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624 17.17.1 Crossword puzzles . . . . . . . . . 627 17.17.2 Cryptanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . 630 17.17.3 Word search . . . . . . . . . . . . 631 17.18 Game utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633 Chapter 18: About shareware 634 18.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals . . . . . . 634 18.2 For shareware authors . . . . . . . . . . 638 18.3 For shareware disk vendors . . . . . . . . 640 18.4 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 640 18.4.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 640 Chapter 19: Other 641 19.1 Software tools & add-ins . . . . . . . . . 641 19.1.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 641 19.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641 Part 2: Appendixes Appendix A: Author addresses 643 Appendix B: Vendor addresses 695 Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 708 Appendix D: Retired shareware 732 Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 736 Appendix F: Supporting Members 757 Index 758 ASP Catalog for BBS Users (Master Edition) 2 ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS Users (Master Edition) th st 4 volume, 31 edition Published August 5, 1996 Copyright 1996 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 (Master Edition) 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: CD-ROM drive A device capable of reading CD-ROMs. A CD-ROM looks just like a regular compact disk with music on it, but it has information on it only a computer's CD-ROM drive can read. CGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying CGA graphics. This includes most "laptop CGA" computers, plus higher resolution monitors such as the EGA or VGA. Some (but not all) of the described programs may operate correctly with a Hercules monitor if you use a "CGA simulator" program; consult your video monitor manual for details. Dual 720k disk drives At least two floppy drives capable of writing at least 720k of data per disk, or, preferably, a hard disk (see below). ASP Catalog for BBS Users (Master Edition) 4 EGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying EGA graphics. This almost always includes VGA and other higher-resolution monitors. CGA and Hercules monitors won't suffice. EMS memory Memory accessible via the Lotus-Intel-Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification. Not to be confused with expanded memory, extended memory, or XMS memory (see below). Windows, OS/2, and newer versions of DOS come with software designed to implement EMS memory on computers with enough installed memory. Epson printer A printer capable of recognizing the Epson print command set (an industry standard). Some printers, including some laser printers, have options to behave like an Epson printer. Some programs may require a specific model such as the Epson MX-80 or FX-100. Hard disk A fixed-, removable-, or network-drive device capable of storing multiple megabytes of data. Some programs also assume you have at least one floppy drive in addition to the hard disk. Hercules monitor A video monitor capable of displaying Hercules graphics. CGA, EGA, VGA, & SVGA monitors won't suffice. HP DeskJet A Hewlett-Packard DeskJet or compatible printer. Some programs may require a DeskJet starting with a specific model such as the DeskJet Plus or having a specific feature like a RAM cartridge. HP LaserJet A Hewlett-Packard LaserJet or compatible printer. (HP DeskJet printers recognize most, but not all, of the HP LaserJet command set.) Some programs may require a specific model such as the LaserJet II or with a specific feature like the LaserJet IIIDSi. Math coprocessor An IBM PC or compatible computer with an installed math coprocessor unit. Commonly referred to as an "80x87 chip," these include the 8087, 80287, and 80387 coprocessors. (80486- and Pentium-based computers have math coprocessors by default.) Most 8086-, 80286-, and 80386-based IBM PCs & compatibles have no installed math coprocessor by default. (80286- and 80386-based computers can accept a math coprocessor if you purchase one.) Modem A modem. Almost all programs work with a "Hayes compatible" modem, specifically one able to recognize the Hayes command set (an industry standard). A few programs claim to work with non- Hayes modems too. Some programs may require the modem to operate at a specific rate of speed (e.g. "1200 baud"). Mouse A Logitec- or Microsoft-compatible mouse. ASP Catalog for BBS Users (Master Edition) 5 Network A computer hooked up a local area network (LAN). Program descriptions will normally specify the different types of LAN systems under which they can operate. Plotter A plotter output device. Many of the described programs need a plotter able to recognize the HPGL (Hewlett Packard Graphics Language) command set. PostScript printer A printer able to interpret the PostScriptr command set. Many printers (including the HP LaserJet series) offer PostScript compatibility via plug-in cartridges. Software also exists to emulate PostScript on hundreds of popular printers. SVGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying SVGA graphics. This almost always includes higher- resolution monitors. CGA, EGA, VGA, and Hercules monitors won't suffice. Streaming tape device A device capable of reading streaming tapes. Also referred to as a "tape backup device." Streaming tapes look something like a standard music cassette or videocassette, but it holds information only a computer can read. Common streaming tapes include DC600, DC2000, DC2120; tape storage formats include QIC-40 and QIC-80. VGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying VGA graphics. This almost always includes higher- resolution monitors. CGA, EGA, and Hercules monitors won't suffice. XMS memory Memory accessible via the Lotus-Intel-Microsoft eXtended Memory Specification. Not to be confused with expanded memory, extended memory, or EMS memory (see above). Windows, OS/2, and newer versions of DOS come with software designed to implement XMS memory on computers with enough installed memory. 1.2 Registration benefits All ASP member shareware products come with certain minimum benefits when you register. The author must acknowledge your registration (you don't just get a canceled check) and must provide a minimum amount of technical support for at least three months. Many authors provide other registration benefits such as a printed manual, a master disk, a year of unlimited phone support, source code, etc. The product description will mention them when appropriate. ASP Catalog for BBS Users (Master Edition) 6 In addition, every ASP member can offer the following benefits to registered customers: CompuServe IntroPak obtain an introductory membership to the Compu- Serve network with a $15 usage credit when you register an ASP member's shareware product. Many authors include this information when they acknowledge registrations. Contact the author if you need assistance. Some authors add "registration reminder screens" to the shareware version of a program as a way to gently remind people to register. (The ASP sets ethical standards regarding it.) Almost all authors will either send a copy of the program without reminder screens, or will disclose a method to disable the reminders, once you register the product. 1.3 Sample product description This sample description will help you understand what each field means: Product: Shareware Program Name [***] A "[***]" across from the product name indicates a new or updated description since the last catalog. Author: name & phone number of the person or company offering this product. See Appendix A for detailed information about the person or company. Version: version number (release date) Needs: computer type [IBM PC, IBM 80386, Macintosh, etc.], operating system, and version number. May also describe other needed or recommended hardware & software. See above for more details. Registration fee: The cost of a single user license, expressed in U.S. currency unless otherwise noted. Many authors provide "multi-tier" registrations, and you may pay a little more or less than the amount stated here depending on your situation. (You can often save money by "reading the fine print.") Some authors include shipping & handling fees in the prices while others don't. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate licenses for a higher fee; please contact the author in question for details and price quotes. SWREG#: applies only to CompuServe users. You can register this product on CompuServe and have the cost added to your service bill. This method of payment proves especially useful for (1) overseas users who don't have a credit card accepted by the author; and (2) business customers who find it easier to register shareware by tacking the fee onto a corporate- ASP Catalog for BBS Users (Master Edition) 7 sponsored CompuServe account. CompuServe users should GO CIS:SWREG for more details. PsL#: you can register this product via the Public (software) Library, and you can pay for it with your MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Optima, or Discover card. Call (800) 242-4775, have your credit card handy, and have the product's PsL registration number handy. (Overseas customers should call U.S. 713-524-6394.) Or if you want to fax your shareware purchase order to PsL, fax it to (713) 524-6398. Registration benefits: Describes the benefits you get for regis- tering the software. All ASP shareware programs come with cer- tain minimum benefits (see above for details). Look for: FILENAME.EXT on BBSs (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it at no charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on Compu- Serve (or contact userID 78901,2345 for assistance); FILE- NAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie (or contact userID J.QAUTHOR for assistance). Download size: the size of the file(s) to download, in kilobytes. A 2400 baud modem can download about 14 kilobytes per minute under normal conditions. Special instructions: tells if the author limits product distribution to the United States. In some cases the author or company may have signed a contract forbidding worldwide share- ware distribution. In other cases the product may only appeal to an American audience (income tax software for example). In rare cases, U.S. federal laws may actually prohibit the author or company from distributing the product in other countries. Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if something needs further explanation. Description: a paragraph or two of text which describes the shareware product in detail. This information comes direct from the author or company behind the program. Chapter 1, "Shareware Products" 8 PART 1 Shareware Products Chapter 2, "Utilities" 9 Chapter 2 Utilities 2.1 Disk utilities Product: 4DOS Replacement for traditional command processor. See full description on page 91. Product: 4DOS for Windows NT Replacement for Windows NT command processor. See full description on page 91. Product: 4OS2 Replacement for OS/2 command processor. See full description on page 92. Product: Easy Install Creates instant distribution disks. See full description on page 411. Product: Easy SFX Creates self extracting installation files. See full description on page 411. Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus detection/prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 161. Product: HiVIDEO DOS memory expander for VGA/EGA systems. See full description on page 59. Product: MicroFox DOS Utilities DOS Utilities for Printers, screens, files. See full description on page 27. Product: No*STOP SUPRDUPE Author: NONSTOP NETWORKS LIMITED, 212-481-8488 Version: 3.1 (06-16-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 156k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see Chapter 2, "Utilities" 10 page 6); discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SUPRDUPE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPFORUM forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 76557,3724 for assistance). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Makes two drives the same. It "synchronizes" them. Any two drives, so long as the "target" is large enough to hold the data on the "source". Make a floppy look like a subdirectory of your hard disk. Make your RAMdrive look like a subdirectory of your hard disk. Scrub a complex data structure (such as a demo) from your hard disk. Dump important structures and data to a removable device for backup and safekeeping. Copies only if date/time, attributes or size different. Deletes junk on target. Product: NoiseKiller Author: Jean-Pierre Menicucci, +33-9959-1228 Version: V1.2 (02-01-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 98k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NKU3.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73261,2701 for assistance). SWREG#: 6218 Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Disk utility. Spins IDE drives down when unused. Drives start spinning again as soon as accessed. Product: Snooper Fast, friendly, powerful system info utility. See full description on page 103. Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF 23 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 99. 2.1.1 Disk cataloging Product: Disk Piecharter Graphical File Manager extension. See full description on page 12. Product: Disk Piecharter Graphical disk explorer. See full description on page 12. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 11 Product: DISKLIST Diskette cover & label producer - 39 formats. See full description on page 19. Product: DizView View FILE_ID.DIZ files in all your ZIPs. See full description on page 26. Product: File Finder/Grouper The best file finder! Find & process files. See full description on page 26. Product: The MetaKit Library [***] C++ classes for persistent structured data. See full description on page 387. Product: ViDir/ViRes File Monitor System Author: Vahnzinn international, 215-643-6901 Version: 1.02 (02-28-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Memory-resident portion: 8k-72k RAM depending on options. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. Look for: VIDIR*.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-837-3236 to download it at no charge); VIDIR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70353,151 for assistance). SWREG#: 2564 PsL#: 11232 Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Determines what files you never use, backs them up, and then deletes them, helping you save up to 80% of your disk space without deleting the programs or data files you use. It's like connecting additional disk drives to your system without the expense! Also helps you determine: which, of all your files, are used the most, so you can move them to a RAM disk, and which word processor or spreadsheet files you need to take with you on a trip or to print your documents on another PC. Product: Wilbur [***] index, search and view your file contents. See full description on page 53. 2.1.2 Hard disk utilities Product: Bootit Multi-boot/user defined HD specs. See full description on page 90. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 12 Product: DaMenu A premier point & shoot DOS menu. See full description on page 149. Product: DATA PROTECTOR Protect your data against anauthorized access. See full description on page 164. Product: Disk Piecharter Author: Zorn Software (Hans Zorn) Version: 1.1 (03-08-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 4096k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: DSKPIE11.ZIP on BBSs; DSKPIE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 73134,2177 for assistance). SWREG#: 3976 PsL#: 11746 Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Windows Filemanager extension that graphically shows disk usage per directory and per file. Zoom in and out on piechart segments. Enables you to delete whole directory trees (if desired) and shows the effect on free disk space. Seemless integration with Filemanager. Once installed you'll never want to be without it. Product: Disk Piecharter Author: Zorn Software (Hans Zorn) Version: 2.0 (02-24-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 95 or better. 4096k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: DSKPIE20.ZIP on BBSs; DSKPIE20.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 73134,2177 for assistance). SWREG#: 9118 PsL#: 11746 Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Graphical disk explorer that shows disk usage per directory and per file. Zoom in and out on piechart segments. Enables you to delete whole directory trees (if desired) and shows the effect on free disk space. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 13 Product: Drag And Zip Drag and Drop shell for PKZIP/UNZIP. See full description on page 36. Product: DRIV_MAN Author: MicroMetric (David Groome), 813-377-2515 Version: 1.30 (10-31-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: DMAN130.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-371-2490 to download it at no charge); DRIMAN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBM forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71631,744 for assistance). Download size: 82k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A disk utility management tool that displays pertinent logical drive data - up to 26 drives on a single screen for analysis/ storage. Display includes: drive data summary with cap. used free for each avail/selected drive, drive data graph with the same data, total disk summary and graph, and individual drive data displaying data on one drive at a time. Options include: selectable/editable drive range, disk storage of the disk drive summary display, auto run, ++. Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Author: John Scofield Version: 8c (05-12-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $29.95 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support. 3-month return policy. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: EDDY8C3.ZIP on BBSs (call 415-323-4389 to download it at no charge); EDDY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70162,2357 for assistance). SWREG#: 4186 Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: * Full-screen directory editor * Disk & directory manager * Backup & recovery utility * File finder, viewer & patcher * Hex/text string finder & replacer * Sector editor, RAM editor Chapter 2, "Utilities" 14 * Powerful DOS shell ...and MUCH more! "Reviewers" say: "The interface ... is elegant." "...clean, easy-to-use, well-written program." "...quality of product we've seen from Peter Norton." Product: Examine Author: Aquila Software (Trevor Poile), +44-(0)1892-531108 Version: 1.12 (08-08-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 2000k RAM. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: L-10.00 (add L-2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, mail support; 2-month return policy; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: EXAMN112.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 79k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A fast and versatile text search utility that can search both text and binary files using either ordinary words or GREP-like regular expressions, the UNIX searching utility, for more sophisticated searches. Searches can be across multiple drives over networks or can be restricted to a single directory with the option of searching subdirectories if so desired. Files can be viewed either with their associated application or with the program's own fully configurable internal viewer. Product: ExamineZip Author: Aquila Software (Trevor Poile), +44-(0)1892-531108 Version: 1.01 (08-08-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 2000k RAM. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: L-10.00 (add L-2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, mail support; 2-month return policy; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: EXZIP101.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 127k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Searches for files and text within files stored in ZIP archives created with PKZIP (v2.0 or below). File searches can use DOS wild-cards while text searches can use either ordinary words or GREP-like regular expressions. Each search can be across multiple drives over networks or can be restricted to a single Chapter 2, "Utilities" 15 directory. The program can also be used as a fully functional UNZIP utility where the contents of an archive can be listed, viewed, tested or extracted to disk. PKUNZIP is not required. Product: File Finder/Grouper The best file finder! Find & process files. See full description on page 26. Product: Jason's File Finder Author: RMH Computer Services (Richard Holler), 317-782-9903 Version: 2.0d (09-03-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: JFF20D.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); JFF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance). SWREG#: 1493 Download size: 37k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Powerful, fast, and extremely easy-to-use DOS file finder. Will search for multiple file specs, and accepts standard DOS wildcard characters. Searches across multiple drives, either specific or a "range" of drives, and can also search in specific directories. Accepts any combinations of the above. Optionally, can perform a DOS command on every file found. Will also calculate total byte counts for found files. Product: PALERT Verify enough disk freespace before using pgm. See full description on page 98. Product: PCOPY Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 9.3 (09-01-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s). 3 months of support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PCOPY93.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PCOPY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 16 PCOPY93.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC-615 forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID PATRISOFT for assistance). Download size: 175k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. Description: The COPY utility DOS should have provided. Even with DOS 6.0, DOS COPY can be dangerous to use and has limited options. 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 Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 4.4 (05-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of BBS support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PDEL44.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PDEL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance); PDEL44.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC-615 forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID PATRISOFT for assistance). Download size: 62k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. Description: 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. Product: PocketD Plus Award-winning 220+ option DOS army knife. See full description on page 156. Product: Practical Joke Collection Three harmless practical jokes for DOS. See full description on page 610. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 17 Product: PSEARCH Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 5.2B (07-01-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of BBS support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PS52B.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2820 to download it at no charge); PSRCH.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance); PS52B.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC-615 forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID PATRISOFT for assistance). Download size: 99k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. Description: Used by thousands to locate files on hard disks. You provide words or phrases, and it will scan directory(s) to find files containing the text. Extensive file selection and pattern matching are provided. Provides intelligent display of found text with scroll back and program launcher. Saves search results for later review. Recommended in PC World as one of the Best of Shareware products in 1990 (October 1990). Product: PTOUCH Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 2.0 (02-03-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $14.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s). 3 months of support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PTOUCH2.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge). Download size: 15k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. 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. Product: QIC-BAT for CMS Enhancement software for Colorado tape drives. See full description on page 32. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 18 Product: Stowaway True Archival System Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 2.2 (07-29-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $43.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; 51/4" master disk(s). 3 months of support. 1-month return policy. Look for: STOW191.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); STOW.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance); STOW220.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC-615 forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID PATRISOFT for assistance). Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Frees hard disk space by archiving inactive files from hard disks to a library of offline archive disks. Use its directory manager to select data to be archived. It works like a backup program to move the files to diskette while indexing them on your hard disk. Has data compression, automatic diskette formatting, viewing of files prior to archival and much more. Very professionally implemented! Product: WinUpD8R Work/home file transfer/update/backup utility. See full description on page 21. Product: XED Hex/binary file editor w/ INS+DEL, S&R. See full description on page 54. 2.1.2.1 Optimization & defragmentation Product: SpeedBack Author: MicroTools Inc (Robert J. Japenga), 203-651-6170 Version: 2.3 (02-12-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $17.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SPDBK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72077,437 for assistance). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A fast and user friendly disk defragmenter. Using a special algorithm to minimize movement of data, files are moved to the front of the disk and placed in contiguous clusters. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 19 Directories are also moved ahead of data files and cleaned up to remove extra records. Works on all size drives and has an easy to use mouse/hot key interface. Gets the speed back on your favorite drive. Defragments disks with up to 24,000 files! Product: ViDir/ViRes File Monitor System Monitor file usage; eliminate unused files. See full description on page 11. 2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities Product: Disk Drive Cleaner Author: Rosenthal Engineering (Doren Rosenthal), 805-541-0910 Version: 1.0 (10-24-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 64k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $16.50 (add $3.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.75 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, mail support; LAN license; site license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Bonus cleaner kit (includes solvent & non-abrasive cleaner disk). Look for: CLEANER1.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 805-528-6172 to download it at no charge). Download size: 33k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Cleans floppy disk drive heads safely & effectively, preventing data loss, unreliable performance and errors due to microscopic foreign particles, dirt, dust, oxides and smoke that accumulates on heads. Preventative maintenance takes only about four minutes and requires no removal or mechanical disassembly of the disk drive hardware. Product: DISKLIST Author: Gulf Sierra, 301-460-0354 Version: 3.06 (01-25-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: DISKL306.ZIP on BBSs (call 202-547-2008 to download it at no charge); DSK306.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 73270,77 for assistance). Download size: 180k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Produces diskette lists & labels with the directory contents for 5.25", 3.5", and hard disks in 39 formats. Reads all sub- dirs. Prints different or duplicate lists on every label on Avery Laser label sheets. Prints on disk sleeves with PCL5. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 20 Font downloading. Optionally displays file names in ZIP, ARC, PAK, ZOO, and LHZ. DISKFLAP holds non-sticky list to 3.5" disks. Configure layout of top of list. Prints on all printers, video screen or a file. Product: Double Directory File/disk manager; 2 directories side-by-side. See full description on page 26. Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 13. Product: FreeForm Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Version: 2.3 (11-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FF23.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72060,1153 for assistance). Download size: 87k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Formats all styles of standard DOS disks, as well as non-DOS disks, and customized DOS disks (i.e you can make up your own copy protection schemes.) Gives complete control over formatting parameters such as sector size, disk density, # of sectors and tracks. Menu driven, user configurable formatting parameters. Product: Jason's File Finder DOS file finder, searches multiple drives. See full description on page 15. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 21 Product: MAXI Form Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Version: 1.8 (12-01-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives. 360k/720k/1.2meg/1.44meg floppy drive. Registration fee: $10.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support. 2-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MAXI*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72060,1153 for assistance); MAXI*.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID MIKLOS.G for assistance). Download size: 59k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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: MEG SYSTEM INFO GRAPHS PIE 3-D Colorful system info Disk% MEMORY% 3-D pie. See full description on page 110. Product: PDEL Safe/Precise DOS delete. Extensive features. See full description on page 16. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 22 Product: WinUpD8R Author: Open Windows (Richard W. Bryant), 719-531-0403 Version: 4.2 (02-13-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 512k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: UPD8R_42.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at no charge); UPD8R.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 18 (or contact userID 75236,3243 for assistance). Download size: 311k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1994 finalist, PC Magazine/Ziff-Davis Interactive Shareware Awards. Description: If you use "floppy net" to move files back and forth between computers, you need WinUpD8R! It can automatically keep your files up-to-date on multiple machines while providing triple- redundant backup of your data in the process. Many available modes, including batch operation. No cables or modem transfers necessary. 2.1.3.1 Disk duplicating Product: Master Disk Author: Rosenthal Engineering (Doren Rosenthal), 805-541-0910 Version: 2.0 (10-24-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 64k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $179.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: MASTER20.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 805-528-6172 to download it at no charge). Download size: 73k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Prepares floppy diskettes used as masters for software duplication and distribution. Software duplicated from these originals are more reliable and resistant to virus contamination. It examines the diskette and drive for flaws and errors, and verifies the quality and integrity as being suitable for use as the original master, fills unused sectors and boot tracks with special security code. Documentation includes extensive anti-virus test data. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 23 Product: SAB Diskette Utility Author: Stewart A. Berman (Stewart Berman) Version: 2.50 (01-01-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $7.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support. 6-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: SABDU250.ZIP on BBSs; SDU250.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 76366,1664 for assistance). SWREG#: 1256 Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The Windows diskette utility. Using disk drives under Windows is easy & efficient when you can: * Format/copy/compare/save floppy diskette images in foreground or background * Read a diskette once and make multiple copies * Save images to hard drive * Convert diskette image formats while preserving boot and reserve sectors * Create distribution sets with group restores * Browse diskettes and saved diskette images Includes extensive online help 2.1.3.2 Disk formatting Product: SAB Diskette Utility Format/copy/convert/save diskette images. See full description on page 22. 2.1.4 Directory utilities Product: CommEx Common dialog extensions for Windows 3.1/3.11. See full description on page 168. Product: File-Ex Adds file management functions to file dlgs. See full description on page 169. Product: File_Handle Filer/Finder/Shell Integrated DOS stereo file & program manager. See full description on page 154. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 24 Product: SuperDIR Author: Cottonwood Software, 913-663-3022 Version: 1.1 (08-20-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $17.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime limited return policy; royalty-free source code; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SUPDIR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 75264,1630 for assistance). SWREG#: 5329 PsL#: 11950 Download size: 50k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A DIR-type utility with include/exclude filters. Also formats for DB import, multiple include and exclude file and directory masks, many sorting, filtering, and output options, can sort ALL files in tree (not just within each subdirectory). Comma, tab, and space delimited output can be piped to a file or to a DOS program. (For example, pipe all .BAK files to a utility to delete them.) Source is royalty-free object-based C++. Product: XFile Multifunction desktop utility for Windows. See full description on page 116. 2.2 File utilities Product: 4DOS Replacement for traditional command processor. See full description on page 91. Product: 4DOS for Windows NT Replacement for Windows NT command processor. See full description on page 91. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 25 Product: 4FILES Author: Hand-Crafted Software (Larry T. Edwards), 907-747-8996 Version: 3.23 (08-25-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 128k RAM. Strongly recommended: 4DOS or NDOS. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on upgrades. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: 4FILE323.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-837-3236 to download it at no charge). PsL#: 10574 Download size: 112k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: System enhancer & file manager makes all of your work easier! * Combines fast directory navigation with finger-tip launching & loading of your data files & utilities * File management functions & archiving support 4DOS/NDOS file descriptions * Works from a sortable directory listing that shows and edits file descriptions * Runs well with DOS, OS/2, Windows & DESQview * Easy on-the-fly configuration & registration branding * Recommended by 9/94 PC Computing magazine Product: 4OS2 Replacement for OS/2 command processor. See full description on page 92. Product: ComeBack Author: MicroTools Inc (Robert J. Japenga), 203-651-6170 Version: 3.0 (01-06-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Can recover files that were deleted or even overwritten. It can recover files even after you have written over the directory entry. Easy to use. No searching through sectors. Mouse/Hot key user interface makes recovering files a snap. Works on all size hard drives. Over 40,000 registered users of this product swear by it! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 26 Product: CommEx Common dialog extensions for Windows 3.1/3.11. See full description on page 168. Product: DizView Author: Lincoln Beach Software (Harold Holmes), 314-861-1500 Version: 2.0 (06-09-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: DIZVUE20.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DIZVUE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 70700,630 for assistance). PsL#: 11790 Download size: 66k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Catalog all your ZIP files! Ever wonder just what all those ZIP files were? Now you can look at them without opening every one of them manually. This will gather all of the FILE_ID.DIZ files from your archives in a directory and put them in menu to view by files or by subdirectory. Now you can catalog all of your directories, edit each description and resave it to the catalog and your ZIP file. Sysops!! Now create a custom FILES.BBS file for your BBS. Product: Double Directory Author: 100% Cotton Software, 717-289-4019 Version: 1.40 (06-01-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 272k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, mail support; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware. Look for: DBLDIR14.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 127k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A file and disk manager that displays 2 directories side-by- side. Scroll through both simultaneously. Compare them & tag the differences. Copy, move, rename, delete, view, print and change attributes of files. Sort, make, mask, and remove directories. Shell to DOS or shell and run a program (w/ or w/o Double Directory removed from memory). 25-, 43-, and 50-row modes. Many configuration options. Point and shoot interface and mnemonic commands. Context-sensitive help. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 27 Product: File Finder/Grouper Author: EnGamma, 703-548-6869 Version: 2.02 (04-16-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 180k RAM. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; registration commissions. 24-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FFG.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCSYS forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 71674,1747 for assistance). SWREG#: 1558 Download size: 160k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The best file finder! Use multiple date/time/size/day-of-week ranges, attrib., text as criteria to find or exclude files and group them for subsequent processing. Search ZIP/ARC/LZH/ARJ/ ZOO. All or specified drives. Use *abc* wild cards. Create database of files. Execute files or arbitrary DOS command for each. Use relative date/time. Output is user configurable. Product: File_Handle Filer/Finder/Shell Integrated DOS stereo file & program manager. See full description on page 154. Product: HandyDOS File/disk, prof batching, video & menu utils. See full description on page 109. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 28 Product: MicroFox DOS Utilities Author: MicroFox Company (Jim Hass), 216-659-9489 Version: 1.15 (01-01-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 1.0 or better. 64k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: US$10.00 (add US$2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add US$3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add US$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: UTL115.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); UTL115.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); UTL115.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 128k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: MicroFox Utilites for DOS. Printer utilities. Batch file utilities. Screen utilities. File utilities. Product: PATTR Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 1.5 (11-05-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $19.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s). 3 months of support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PATTR15.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PATTR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance). Download size: 25k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. 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 from being processed by your favorite backup utility. Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF 23 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 99. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 29 Product: WinAlter Author: James Bair Software Version: 2.1 (11-11-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $10.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; 12-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WINALT21.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 70730,3001 for assistance). SWREG#: 7427 Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Alter Date, Time, Attributes of Files without leaving Windows! Other programs help you alter Date, Time, & Attributes; now you can do it without leaving Windows or going into DOS. Easy to use Windows interface with thorough Help file. Can handle many files at a time. Includes drag & drop capabilities. 2.2.1 Backup/restore Product: Backer Author: Cordes Development (Bernd J. Cordes), +49-40-494370 Version: 2.99 (03-24-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.95 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BACKEE29.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 100334,375 for assistance). SWREG#: 4310 Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Windows utility for synchronizing and updating directories and files via network, disk, IR, or cable. Backer keeps all your computers and disks up-to-date. With Backer you can: synchronize files within a work team; synchronize your notebook before you travel and your desktop afterwards; transfer files between your office and your home; backup your day's or week's work; keep current copies of system files on disk to be prepared for a crash; and many things more. Can cope with large volumes. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 30 Product: Backup Fugue Author: Fugue Software (David Noakes), +61-7-3824-2843 Version: 1.1 r3 (12-12-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM. Expanded memory 4Meg or better. Registration fee: $39.00 (add $12.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Removal of shareware screens. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BU4D.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 100036,311 for assistance). Download size: 580k (about 43 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Backup program for large hard disks. Works with all know sizes of hard disk (eg 1G, 2G etc) depends on available extended memory. Works with networks, and can backup across network. Maintains version control, so you can use it for archival purposes as well. Compresses data written to the backup. Industrial strength, designed to survive power failures during backup. Need only take a full backup once, program will keep track of files which have changed and back up only changed files next time. Product: Crush Create much smaller archives than PKZIP! See full description on page 36. Product: Easy Backup Author: Easy Software (John Turnbull), +44(0)1625-614669 Version: 6.1 (12-06-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 5.0 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EBAK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 100410,717 for assistance). SWREG#: 3044 PsL#: 11492 Download size: 205k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Makes compressed self restoring backups. Backup parameters are stored in a data file so subsequent backups can be menu selected. There are options to backup one or more named directories with their sub directories, without their sub directories or the sub directories only. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 31 Product: FSave Author: KMR Consulting (Kenneth A. Reek), 716-293-3241 Version: 1.1 (03-15-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; Hard disk. PKZIP or other compression/archiving program. Registration fee: $17.95 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, mail support; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: FSAVE11.ZIP on BBSs; FSAVE1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 74034,1441 for assistance). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Simplifies the task of saving files on your PC. You specify which files on your PC can be recovered from other sources (original media, BBSs, distribution diskettes, etc.). This need only be done once. Then FSave only backs up the files which cannot be gotten elsewhere. This makes your periodic filesaves small, fast and easy. No special hardware (e.g. tape drive) is needed. I regularly back up my 170 mb disk onto a single 1.44 floppy. Product: GetBack Author: MicroTools Inc (Robert J. Japenga), 203-651-6170 Version: 2.4 (12-24-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 640k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; GTBK22.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72077,437 for assistance). Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A full featured GUI backup and restore utility (a text based interface is also present for slower machines). Can backup up to four megabytes per minute. Many outstanding features including extensive online help, mouse support, file compression, batch mode operation, point and click directory tree selection, full, incremental and differential backups, and multiple drive support. Formats floppies as needed or on Chapter 2, "Utilities" 32 demand. Supports all DOS based networks. Multiple user configurations available. Product: MegaBack Hard Disk Backup Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 2.3 (04-27-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $43.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; 3 months of BBS support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; discounts on upgrades. Look for: MBACK230.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); MBACK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance); MBACK23.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC-615 forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID PATRISOFT for assistance). Download size: 240k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides painless backup. Professional features, yet easy to use. Better than DOS 6 backup in several ways - the most important being its storing of all backup data on one set of sequentially numbered backup diskettes. Features: Diskette formatting; file select/exclude; compression; spans files across disks; multiple hard disks; appends incremental to full backups; backup index; selective restore; menus; command line; utilities; error recovery and more! Product: No*STOP SUPRDUPE Duplicates drive contents (remirrors). See full description on page 9. Product: Open Menu Flexible fast general purpose menu program. See full description on page 152. Product: PCOPY The copy program "that DOS forgot" See full description on page 15. Product: QIC-BAT for CMS Author: Command Line Software (Douglas East), 970-667-4566 Version: 1.2 (11-08-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Colorado Memory Systems backup software. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers Chapter 2, "Utilities" 33 (see page 6). 12-month free upgrading allowed. Windows version of QIC-BAT. Look for: QICBAT12.ZIP on BBSs (call 970-663-5507 to download it at no charge); QICBAT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 72673,357 for assistance). SWREG#: 1067 Download size: 260k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This backup utility for Colorado tape drives unleashes the power of your CMS tape backup software by providing access to features not available using CMS's menu software. Creates error-free backup batch files with just a few clicks of the mouse. Multi-drive backups, mouse support, tag file generator, on-line help, group drives and verification reports. Product: Rosenthal UnInstall Author: Rosenthal Engineering (Doren Rosenthal), 805-541-0910 Version: 1.0 (04-25-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $19.95 (Canadian dollars) (add $3.50 (Canadian dollars) for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.75 (Canadian dollars) for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.50 (Canadian dollars) for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited mail support; LAN license; site license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: UNSTAL01.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 805-528-6172 to download it at no charge). Download size: 42k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Automatically remove unwanted Windows & DOS programs, files, directories and restore changes made to AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI. Run it before you add anything new to your system. At your option, changes can be kept, or deleted, and the system completely returned to normal. Safeguards provide display of all directories and files (including hidden ones) for review and confirmation. This is an absolute necessity for trying shareware. Product: Stowaway True Archival System Archive seldom used/inactive files to disks. See full description on page 17. Product: Teleshare/DOS Remote Access Basic DOS remote control. See full description on page 380. Product: WinUpD8R Work/home file transfer/update/backup utility. See full description on page 21. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 34 Product: Zip Server(TM) PKZIP 2.04g compatible Windows utility. See full description on page 41. 2.2.2 File encryption See also: Utilities, Security programs. Product: DATA PROTECTOR Protect your data against anauthorized access. See full description on page 164. Product: File Maven DOS file manager and file transfer utility. See full description on page 154. Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus detection/prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 161. Product: FreeForm Ultimate floppy disk formatting program. See full description on page 20. Product: Power Edit Network text editor, email, file encryption. See full description on page 363. Product: Puffer Author: Kent Briggs Version: 1.0 (05-25-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 2048k RAM. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $1.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $1.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 160-bit encryption key enabled in registered version. Look for: PUFF10.ZIP on BBSs; PUFF10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72124,3234 for assistance). PsL#: 14046 Download size: 182k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A password-based data file and e-mail encryption utility for Windows. Keep your personal, business, and electronic transmitted data private. Uses the highly rated Blowfish algorithm for fast, secure encryption and the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) for key generation. Three output formats are supported including binary, self-extracting executables, and 7-bit text for Internet e-mail. Also includes a three-pass, secure file wipe feature. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 35 Product: Safe Program Author: Regnoc Software, 510-806-0713 Version: 1.00 (07-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 4000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $40.00 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 1 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SAFEPR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 73220,324 for assistance). SWREG#: 4936 PsL#: 14106 Download size: 308k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lock your files in a software safe and set the combination. Mail the safe using any form of electronic mail. Anyone receiving the file sees a closed safe, but can only access its contents if they know the combinatoin. Accepts all types of data from disk files, clipboard cut and paste, drag and drop, OLE, etc. Visual and audio feedback in the user interface. Windows 3.1 users may need to also install OLE 2.0 files. Product: ShareMan Software distribution tool. See full description on page 639. Product: Zip Pro Full Zip/UnZip support for Windows 3.1. See full description on page 40. 2.2.3 File archiving & compression Product: ACTION Process Automator Triggers predetermined actions in Windows. See full description on page 94. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 36 Product: ARCHIVE TRACKER Author: Robert Barrentine Consulting, 301-490-7104 Version: 1.0 (12-20-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 275k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; discounts on upgrades. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: ACTR10.ZIP on BBSs; ACTR10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 100014,2347 for assistance). Download size: 271k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Consists of a recommended file archiving system and the implementing software that keeps track of the archived computer files. Software reads archive directories and stores file data in database that can be searched to locate specified files. Product: Backer Dir/file comparing, syncing, and backup. See full description on page 29. Product: Backup Fugue Backup and file archiving (inc networks). See full description on page 29. Product: Crush Author: PocketWare (Jeff Rollason), +44-81-203-3731 Version: v1.3 (11-05-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 80k RAM. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: CRUSH.ZIP on BBSs; CRUSH.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 100031,3537 for assistance); CRUSH.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. SWREG#: 2870 PsL#: 11363 Download size: 66k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Super-compressor for DOS. Fed up with limited compression performance of Stacker, PKZIP (2.04g), UC2, ZOO, ARJ and LHA? This will usually give 5%-50% improved compression over any other DOS compression tool, & yet allows the user to continue using the archiver already in use. Fast & the ideal choice for users keen to save disk space. Too good to be true? No! Try it! PocketD v4.1 compatible. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 37 Product: Drag And Zip Author: Canyon Software (Dan Baumbach), 415-382-7999 Version: 2.41 (06-22-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. EGA monitor. PKZIP/PKUNZIP. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support. 1-month return policy. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DRAGZP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 74774,554 for assistance). Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Makes any file manager that supports Drag and Drop into a Zip file manager. Drag files to a zipper icon and run PKZIP on them. Double click on a Zip file in file manager and a window with the Zip file listing pops up. Tag files for extraction or deletion. Run the associated program on a file. View the file with the built in ASCII viewer. Drag and drop directories. Fileman Launcher installs into File Manager and runs DZ with it. When you quit file manager, DZ automatically quits too. Product: E-report Paperless management reports, COLD. See full description on page 47. Product: File Maven DOS file manager and file transfer utility. See full description on page 154. Product: JRchive Author: JAYAR Systems, 416-751-5678 Version: 1.02 (11-01-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, mail support; royalty-free runtime license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: JRC102.ZIP on BBSs (call 519-940-0007 to download it at no charge). Download size: 86k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Compresses files and stores them in an archive file. It has a "concatenated archive" option that puts the files in the archive first, then compresses it for better compression ratios. Archives and the file extraction program may be Chapter 2, "Utilities" 38 distribute without royalty and you may also create royalty-free self-extracting archives. Product: PocketD Plus Award-winning 220+ option DOS army knife. See full description on page 156. Product: PUT, GET, Install Utilities Author: MicroFox Company (Jim Hass), 216-659-9489 Version: 3.45 (01-01-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 192k RAM. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: 19.00US$ (add 2.00US$ for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add 3.00US$ for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add 5.00US$ for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; LAN license; site license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: PUT345.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); PUT345.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); PUT345.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Utilites for compressing/decompressing and archiving/ unarchiving files. Also for creating your own program installing utility for your software packages. Product: QFiler Simple, powerful with 2 side-by-side windows. See full description on page 157. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 39 Product: Rosenthal WinLite Author: Rosenthal Engineering (Doren Rosenthal), 805-541-0910 Version: 1.0 (10-24-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $149.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; site license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: WINLITE1.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 805-528-6172 to download it at no charge). Download size: 242k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Compress MS-Windows programs to dramatically reduce their size. Programs compressed are functionally identical to the originals, only smaller. For example, consider the 180k "Solitaire" game that is bundled with MS-Windows 3.1. You can compress it to less than 77k, or 43% of its original size. The smaller, more efficient programs save disk space, LAN overhead, disk caching resources and discourage reverse engineering. Product: RPF Zip Control Author: RPF Software (Frank B. Fortson) Version: 2.1.5 (12-03-94) Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.1 or better. VGA monitor. OS/2 ZIP/ UNZIP utilities. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: ZIPCT215.ZIP on BBSs (call 703.385.4325 to download it at no charge); ZIPCTL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:OS2SHARE forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 71660,535 for assistance). SWREG#: 1373 Download size: 373k (about 28 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An easy-to-use 32bit PM program which shields the user from the command line when using the OS/2 freeware ZIP.EXE & UNZIP.EXE utilities. Users have a "point and click" view of the contents of .ZIP files and can create new .ZIP files. Product: Safe Program Lock files in a software safe - Email secure. See full description on page 34. Product: ShareMan Software distribution tool. See full description on page 639. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 40 Product: SQWEZ Author: JM Software, 609-423-1989 Version: 1.0 (04-16-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $1.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $1.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $2.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SQWZ1.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74131,1704 for assistance). Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An easy to use multi-file compression package that outputs a self expanding program. File overwrite and CRC data checks are used to help assure quality data compression and decompression. Ideal for software authors to package their program files for distribution. Product: Stowaway True Archival System Archive seldom used/inactive files to disks. See full description on page 17. Product: Universal Install Software installation development kit. See full description on page 414. Product: ViDir/ViRes File Monitor System Monitor file usage; eliminate unused files. See full description on page 11. Product: Zip Pro Author: Synaptek Software, 905-276-8835 Version: 1,0 (11-22-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 2000k RAM; CGA monitor; XMS memory. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; Network (LAN). Registration fee: $29.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 41 discounts on upgrades. 6-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: ZP_ARC10.ZIP on BBSs; ZP_ARC.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 74167,722 for assistance). Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: With built-in Zip/UnZip, encryption, multivolume, drive windows with tree and file views, Zip lists, Zip views and unique interface features to simplify and animate Drag & Drop. PKZIP not required. Fully PKZIP 2.04g compatible. Not just a shell, this application brings real Zip functionallity to Windows and makes it visual and simple to use. The Drag Bubble make Drag & Drop a truly intuitive experience. Product: Zip Server(TM) Author: Redei Enterprises, 310-832-6984 Version: 1.5 (09-30-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; Mouse; XMS memory; math coprocessor. Registration fee: $39.50 (add $5.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ZIP_SERV.E on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 71744,3633 for assistance). SWREG#: 5205 PsL#: 14003 Download size: 794k (about 59 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A tool for creating, updating, viewing and extracting PKZIP 2.04g compatible archives by loading ZS as a visible application or using it remotely and invisibly from another Windows application. Multi volume archives. Sample code for using with Visual Basic and with MSWord 6.0. LAN. Development kit + DLL. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 42 Product: ZiPaper Author: Daniel Thomas, 714-524-5625 Version: 1.3c (12-30-91) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 1024k RAM; EGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. PKZip/PKUnzip or LHArc. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ZIPAPR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 72301,2164 for assistance). Download size: 50k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Randomly selects .BMP files for wallpaper each time you run Windows. Keep the .BMP files in one ZIP or LHArc file. Save disk space! Supports tile/center and more. Support for multiple ZIP files, manual selection of BMP file, LHArc and more. 2.2.4 File comparison Product: Backer Dir/file comparing, syncing, and backup. See full description on page 29. Product: CSDIFF Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik (Chris Sitte) Version: 1.40 (01-25-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 6 months of CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: CSDIF140.ZIP on BBSs; CSDIFF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 73030,1070 for assistance). SWREG#: 6331 Download size: 55k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Displays the differences between two text files or between two directories or ZIP archives. The two text files (or directories) are displayed side by side. Common and different sections are clearly marked with separator lines. Especially useful for programmers who wants to see the differences between two versions of a source text file or to show the differences between two sets of files, where one or both sets can reside in a ZIP archive. Various formatting and comparison options are available. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 43 Product: PMFLCOMP Author: American Coders, LTD. (Joseph R. McVerry), 919-846-2014 Version: 1.61 (05-30-95) Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.0 or better. 4000k RAM; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Registration fee: $45.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $15.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. 3-month free upgrading allowed. 2 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: PMFLCOMP.ZIP on BBSs; FLCOMP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:OS2USER forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 74150,2370 for assistance). SWREG#: 1918 Download size: 75k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Compares two files using three different methods: 1. Ascii/line: compares two files on a line by line basis. An excellent tool for comparing differences in source programs. 2. Hex/binary: compares two files on a byte by byte basis. A comprehensive listing to compare right down to the bit level. 3. Checksum: comparees two files by calculating a checksum value for both files. The fastest way to compare two files. Provides options to customize the comparison type. Product: SHERLOCK Author: Gulf Sierra, 301-460-0354 Version: 2.73 (12-28-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone/mail support. Bonus utilities. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: SHERL273.ZIP on BBSs (call 202-547-2008 to download it at no charge); SRL273.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73270,77 for assistance). Download size: 121k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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, ignoring case, spaces, tabs, jumping around the files and copying lines to a printer. This is a tool for programmers and writers. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 44 Product: TextPad 16 TextPad 1.30: 16-Bit Text Editor. See full description on page 181. Product: TextPad 32 TextPad 1.30: 32-Bit Text Editor. See full description on page 181. Product: WDiff Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik (Chris Sitte) Version: 1.40 (01-25-96) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: WDIFF140.ZIP on BBSs; WDIFF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 73030,1070 for assistance). SWREG#: 1772 PsL#: 11663 Download size: 91k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Displays the differences between two text files or between two directories or ZIP archives. The two text files (or directories) are displayed side by side. Different sections are marked with separator lines and different colors. Especially useful to see the differences between two versions of a text file or to show the differences between two sets of files, where one or both sets can reside in a ZIP archive. Various formatting and comparison options. 2.2.5 File sorting & conversion See also: Writing applications, Writing utilities, File format translators; Spreadsheet applications, Spreadsheet utilities, File format translators; Database applications, Database utilities, File format translators; Business, Business utilities, File format translators; Graphics, Utilities, Cataloging tools. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 45 Product: AsciiConvert Author: Informatik Inc., 610.640.0339 Version: 1.30 (12-20-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $19.00 (add $3.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ASCIIC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 76534,1166 for assistance). SWREG#: 7285 Download size: 70k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Restructures comma-delimited and fixed-width ASCII files so that they can be imported to databases more easily. Functions include field re-sequencing, new fields, constants, dates, field concatenation/merge, remormatting, etc. Product: dPerfect Merge Author: Newdorf Research (Barbara J. Feldman), 619-793-8300 Version: 2.0 (05-16-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $26.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month limited return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DPERF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WPUSERS forum LIBrary 21 (or contact userID 73170,216 for assistance). SWREG#: 3319 PsL#: 10595 Download size: 229k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Converts xBase compatible data (dBase III/IV/5, Fox, Clipper, etc.) to Word Perfect (4.2-6.x) secondary files for mail merge applications. Features record and field selection, and record sorting. Allows American/European date format. Converts European characters. Single- or multi-user. Prints summary sheets and creates setup files to automate the conversion. Includes data base browser, memo-field conversion and support for latest versions of dBase and Word Perfect. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 46 Product: Extract It Author: TeraByte Unlimited Version: 1.00 (07-14-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $17.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EXTRIT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70751,3507 for assistance). SWREG#: 6606 Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A DOS-based data report extractor utility. It enables you to extract and export selected fields from an ASCII report file to a standard ASCII delimited file. This file can be imported to just about any database or spreadsheet application. An incredible value! 2.2.6 File viewers See also: Writing applications. Product: Bird's-Eye-View Author: Toham Soft Version: 1.0 (08-15-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.3 or better. 450k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BIRDVU10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 102065,2101 for assistance). PsL#: 14018 Download size: 180k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An ASCII file viewer with cataloging, bookmark, screen page navigation feature for speedy retrieval. Up to 676 files can be cataloged in 26 folders with descriptive titles. Automatic bookmark remembers the place you were viewing in the previous session. Page navigation allows you to go to specific screen page quickly. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 47 Product: CSDIFF File/Directory/ZIP difference utility. See full description on page 42. Product: DEXTER Text Editor Premium quality multi-file text editor. See full description on page 177. Product: Drag And View Author: Canyon Software (Dan Baumbach), 415-382-7999 Version: 2.0 (07-12-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. EGA monitor; Hard disk. Any file manager that supports drag and drop. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support. 1-month return policy. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DRAGVU.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 74774,554 for assistance). Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1993 winner, Shareware Industry Awards. Description: Lets users view files in their native formats. You use it by dragging files from Win file manager to DV's icon. It will open up a window displaying the first file in the group in its native format. Users can look at other files in the group by choosing their name from the "Filelist" menu. Multiple window viewing. Search, Goto. Formats supported: ASCII, Hex, Word, Win Word, Write, WordPerfect, Ami Pro, xBase, Excel, Quattro, Lotus, Paradox, BMP, ICO, PCX, GIF, TIF, ZIP, LZH. Product: E-report Author: Informatik Inc., 610.640.0339 Version: 2.0 (06-15-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $39.00 (add $3.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other Chapter 2, "Utilities" 48 products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EREPRT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 76534,1166 for assistance). SWREG#: 6520 Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Don't print your management reports! R-report reads all ASCII print files and automatically creates permanent indexed hierarchical outlines of the reports. Innovative Indexing-by- Example method. View any section of the report instantly by clicking on the outline. Search, split screens, export, file compression, passwords. Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 13. Product: EMERI Reads your Windows Cardfiles from DOS! See full description on page 230. Product: FCV Author: Nounfield Ltd. (Andy Wilson) Version: 1.1 (01-31-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 4.0 or better. 400k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FCV110.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 74012,1673 for assistance). PsL#: 14294 Download size: 195k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A file viewer able to handle files of any length, combined with a DOS Shell able to process DOS commands, *.EXE and *.COM files, capturing their console output in a scrollable display in selectable text/hex format. Its filtering 6-term text/hex search, when used together with captured DOS output, can greatly enhance the scope of DOS commands. e.g. ... Search the output of a 'TREE' or 'DIR /s' command for half-remembered directory names, filenames etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 49 Product: Katelin Comment Manager Author: Katelin, Inc., 217-662-6780 Version: 1.20 (09-26-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: Mouse; Epson printer. Registration fee: $22.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $11.25 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. 12-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; COMMAN.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76530,350 for assistance). Download size: 767k (about 57 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lets the user attach narrative to your files in your own words. Comments can be cut and pasted between files. Files can be copied, moved, renamed, and duplicated while comments remain intact. Seach for comments in files, search for files and text in files. Launch your favorite programs without opening Program Manager. View text and graphic (WMF, GIF, PCX, BMP, ICO, TGA) files, also print/copy graphic files. Complete directory maintenance functions. Product: MultiVu Author: Ivden Technologies, Inc., 610-328-1145 Version: 2.0 (11-20-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $19.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: MULTVU.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-322-5114 to download it at no charge); MULTVU.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 71221,3602 for assistance). SWREG#: 2993 PsL#: 11408 Download size: 126k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows utility for viewing files up to 2 GB. Scans your disk for text or files. Searches for text lightning fast. Keep up to 20 files open. Drag'n'Drop support. File preload for smooth scrolling. Background operation: load, search, print while Chapter 2, "Utilities" 50 browsing or using other programs. Maintain bookmarks in each open file. Separately control screen and printer fonts. Supports multiple concurrent users on a LAN. Multi-select files, select text color, browse archive (zip files, etc.). Works with Windows 95. Product: PMFLCOMP ASCII/hex/checksum file compare for OS/2. See full description on page 42. Product: PopDBF 4k TSR for "instant access to X-Base files" See full description on page 234. Product: QRead Author: DS Products (Daniel Scavezze) Version: 2.0 (03-23-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; EGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $23.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: QREAD20.ZIP on BBSs; QREAD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70731,1673 for assistance). SWREG#: 5341 PsL#: 11922 Download size: 254k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lets you read text files quickly and easily in the Windows environment. Automatically adjusts the font size or the line structure to fit the window. Helps you keep track of your files with reading lists. Lists store file descriptions of up to 995 characters for easy access to information. Also provides: reading timers, clipboard view, multi-file search, and many other tools to make reading on the screen easier. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 51 Product: QRead for Windows 95 Author: DS Products (Daniel Scavezze) Version: 2.1 (05-25-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 95 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse; Epson printer. Registration fee: $23.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: QREAD921.ZIP on BBSs; QREAD9.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70731,1673 for assistance). SWREG#: 8022 PsL#: 11922 Download size: 375k (about 28 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lets you read text files quickly and easily in the Windows environment. Automatically adjusts the font size or the line structure to fit the window. Helps you keep track of your files with reading lists. Lists store file descriptions of up to 995 characters for easy access to information. Also provides: reading timers, clipboard view, multi-file search, and many other tools to make reading on the screen easier. Now has Win 95 user interace features and integral editor. Product: SEE (File Viewer) Author: MicroFox Company (Jim Hass), 216-659-9489 Version: 5.11 (01-01-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 64k RAM. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: 12.00US$ (add 2.00US$ for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add 3.00US$ for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add 5.00US$ for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; LAN license; site license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: SEE511.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); SEE511.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); SEE511.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 64k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Displays any size file with vertical and horizonal scroll bars and full mouse support. You can freeze the top rows and left columns as you scroll the rest of the text in any direction. Can print files and can search for text strings and find multiple occurances. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 52 Product: TC's Toolbox Author: Specific Applications Software (Timothy W. Carlson), 612-722-9659 Version: 2.4 (09-22-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Modem. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $7.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $7.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TCT240.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 76470,3424 for assistance). SWREG#: 4772 PsL#: 11838 Download size: 1073k (about 80 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Hex file viewer: view files in a hex & ANSI/ASCII format, search & compare files, play sound files & more. File Workshop: Copy/delete/wipe files, change date/time & more! Font viewer: display entire font, lists fonts by family, show keyboard map. System monitor: displays Windows resources. Calendar: monthly calendar with events you provide. Phone Dialer, Text Editor, Code Reference, Stopwatch, Save It! Contains too many features to describe here. All come with help files. Product: Technical Editor (DOS) DOS virtual programmers editor. See full description on page 179. Product: Technical Editor (OS/2) 32-bit programmers editor for OS/2 2.x. See full description on page 180. Product: TextPad 16 TextPad 1.30: 16-Bit Text Editor. See full description on page 181. Product: TextPad 32 TextPad 1.30: 32-Bit Text Editor. See full description on page 181. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 53 Product: VIEW_MAN Author: MicroMetric (David Groome), 813-377-2515 Version: 1.10 (10-31-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 200k RAM. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: VMAN110.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-371-2490 to download it at no charge); VIEMAN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBM forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 105k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Performs the functions of viewing, editing and/or printing a selected file in both Hex and ASCII. File selection is by menu choice rather that typing the path. Viewing and editing task features include file positioning, search for string, search and count, and search and replace. Program options may be specified by command line/menu selection and saved as defaults; a macro may be defined and run for repetative tasks. Printing may be directed to any serial or parallel port or a disk file. Product: VuGrafix Image Viewer Graphic Image Viewer, Editor, Thumbnail. See full description on page 480. Product: WDiff Windows file/directory/ZIP difference viewer. See full description on page 44. Product: Wilbur [***] Author: RedTree Development Inc. Version: 1.41 (07-06-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows NT 3.1 or better. 8000k RAM. Win95 or WinNT. Registration fee: $29.95 Registration benefits: 12 months of unlimited fax, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 12-month free upgrading allowed. Disables 30 day time limit. E-Mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. PsL#: 14619 Download size: 1550k (about 115 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Wilbur 1.4 - Index, search and view files. Inspired by a lack of a suitable Windows replacement for Lotus Magellan, Wilbur was created to let you quickly search the contents of your files. Fast indexing with small indexes. Supports wild cards, logicals and indexing files inside Zip archives. Results are shown in context. Fully featured 30 day time limited evaluation copy. Win95 and WinNT only. See http://www.redtree.com. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 54 Product: Win Change Author: JRE Enterprises Version: 3.6 (09-30-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. PKUNZIP v2.04G or later. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $18.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WCHG36.ZIP on BBSs (call 602-814-0483 to download it at no charge); WCHG36.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71162,2311 for assistance). SWREG#: 1207 Download size: 387k (about 29 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides the ability to globally change and/or find text in GRP, INI, PIF and other file types. Multiple change/ find criteria can be specified, works across multiple drives, including network drives. Provides the capability to "back out" changes that go awry. Files that have been found or changed can be viewed, copied, moved, or deleted. Product: XED Author: David L. Dight, +61-2-3314521 Version: 1.1b (08-24-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. 384k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; EGA monitor. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $4.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: XED11B.ZIP on BBSs (call GARBO.UWASA.FI to download it at no charge); XED11B.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 100033,2563 for assistance). Download size: 172k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A powerful yet simple to use hex/binary file editor. Provides all the features you'd expect from a binary editor, including modify file size: insert/delete from any file; text filters; unassemble; C-like assignment expressions; create C data definitions; binary display and edit modes; multiple file markers; search & replace; import file; ASCII/hex/binary/oct/ dec tables; full mouse support; 25/28/43/50 line modes. A fast friendly and indispensable tool. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 55 2.3 Hardware utilities Product: Depleter Author: Cordes Development (Bernd J. Cordes), +49-40-494370 Version: 2.2 (07-29-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DEPLEE22.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 100334,375 for assistance). SWREG#: 3147 Download size: 140k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: For owners of laptops and notebooks. Maintains and conditions the battery for longer life. Countdown mode for controlling remaining battery use time, based on previous measurements during your normal work. Lets you see early when you will have to shut down your work. Discharge mode for calculated battery depletion. Lets you detect and cure the dreaded memory effect. Graphic and list display. Works in background. Product: ModemSta Iconic status indicator for Windows. See full description on page 376. Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF 23 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 99. Product: SysChk Author: Advanced Personal Systems (Paul Griffith), 408-298-3703 Version: 2.38 (09-01-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Modem; Mouse; Network (LAN); CD-ROM drive; EMS memory; XMS memory; math coprocessor; sound card. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. SWREG#: 497 Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: System information checker provides complete details on devices installed in your system. Shows CPU, bus type, BIOS info, mouse info, I/O port info, all disk information, CD-ROM, Chapter 2, "Utilities" 56 network, video, memory info, TSRs, system speed, and lots more. Print out a configuration report on your system. Includes Pentium detection, I/O IRQs, and SCSI info. 2.3.1 CPU & memory Product: BOOT.SYS The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on page 102. Product: HiMOVE Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik (Chris Sitte) Version: 2.20 (05-12-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 286 NEAT CHIPSet or NEATsx CHIPSet or AT/386 CHIPSet or other upper memory hardware. Registration fee: $40.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: HIMOV220.ZIP on BBSs; HIMOVE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 73030,1070 for assistance). Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An upper memory manager for computers with a NEAT CHIPSet from Chips & Technologies. Uses the shadow RAM capability of these chipset to create a DOS5 compatible UMB (upper memory block) area. It can also be used with any other type of UMB provider software. Lets you load device drivers and resident programs (TSRs) into unused areas of the upper memory area. Easy menu- driven installation and configuration. No editing of Autoexec.bat or Config.sys files is necessary. Product: HiVIDEO DOS memory expander for VGA/EGA systems. See full description on page 59. Product: MEG SYSTEM INFO GRAPHS PIE 3-D Colorful system info Disk% MEMORY% 3-D pie. See full description on page 110. Product: Snooper Fast, friendly, powerful system info utility. See full description on page 103. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 57 Product: VMS40 - EMS emulator (disk) Author: Fugue Software (David Noakes), +61-7-3824-2843 Version: 1.2 (04-05-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VMS240.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 100036,311 for assistance). Download size: 20k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Device Driver - VMS40.SYS Emulates EMS memory on your hard disk Registered version allows up to 32Meg Can load EMS page frame into high memory Also LMS40 - converted High Memory on 286/386 into EMS memory 2.3.2 Keyboard Product: BATUTIL Batch enhancement language. See full description on page 96. Product: STACKEY Author: CTRLALT Associates Version: 4.0 (12-23-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $49.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SKEY??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 76004,1664 for assistance). Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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. Has a keyboard recorder and more script control, including branching on hotkeys and screen strings. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 58 2.3.3 Screen Product: ATTRB Author: Abri Technologies, Inc. Version: 1.6 (10-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 100k RAM. Registration fee: $5.00 (add $1.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $1.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ATTRB.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72345,1623 for assistance). Download size: 21k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Easy-to-use, intuitive, full screen, WYSIWYG, file attribute changing utility to replace dos's ATTRIB. Changes attributes for directory, file or all files at once. Wildcard selection and directory changing within the program. Product: A Batch View Menus/msgs/info/utilities for DOS batch files. See full description on page 95. Product: BLANK-IT Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-767-3106 Version: 5.1b (10-11-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 1k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: BLANK51B.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-767-3931 to download it at no charge); BLANK5.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:RISS forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72662,463 for assistance). Download size: 59k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1990 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. 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. 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! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 59 Product: BLANK-IT API Specifications Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-767-3106 Version: 5.1b (10-29-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, GEnie, newsletter, mail support; 1-month return policy; source code; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: APIBLANK.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-767-3931 to download it at no charge); APIBLK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:RISS forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72662,463 for assistance). Download size: 32k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A package containing a program, source code, and an API reference for use with the BLANK-IT screen saver program. Utilizes the BLANK-IT API to blank the screen and/or unblank the screen on demand. This program can be used in a DOS batch file, an application's "script" file, from the WordPerfect SHELL, and more! Includes full 'C' source code for programmers to see how to use it! Includes the BLANK-IT API Reference. Product: WINPAK #1 Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-767-3106 Version: 1.2 (01-20-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $14.95 Registration benefits: 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, GEnie, newsletter, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: WINPAK1.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-767-3931 to download it at no charge); WNPAK1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:RISS forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72662,463 for assistance). Download size: 140k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A collection of high quality, entertaining screen saver modules designed to be installed on a system running Windows 3.1. Our modules are added to the list of screen savers that are recognized by the Windows Control Panel/Desktop option for choosing a screen saver. Consists of eight different screen saver modules and a convenient, easy to use installation utility. Experience our animation! 2.3.3.1 EGA/VGA specific Product: DAZZLE EGA/VGA super-kaleidoscope, image generator. See full description on page 488. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 60 Product: HiVIDEO Author: C.Sitte Softwaretechnik (Chris Sitte) Version: 2.03 (05-08-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. EGA monitor. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; site license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: HIVID203.ZIP on BBSs; HIVID.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 73030,1070 for assistance). Download size: 15k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Uses the unused graphics memory of the VGA/EGA display adapter in text mode to expand the conventional DOS memory by 96kB. The graphics modes are disabled if the conventional memory is expanded in this way. The expansion can be switched on and off dynamically from the command line. Product: Palette Adjuster Author: Lincoln Beach Software (Harold Holmes), 314-861-1500 Version: 1.8 (06-17-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; VGA monitor. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: PAL18.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); PAL18.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 70700,630 for assistance). Download size: 42k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Customize VGA palette to any color you like. Gives your screen that truely customized look! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 61 Product: VPT Author: clySmic Software Version: 4.15 (12-29-91) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. VGA monitor. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 2-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; VPT415.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 76156,164 for assistance). Download size: 27k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An interactive, easy to use color setting program for the VGA/ MCGA. Allows use of all 262,144 VGA color shades in text mode. Includes color files, command-line or interactive mode. Slick, graphical-type display, no numbers to type. 2.3.3.2 Screen savers If you see "bonus graphics" as a registration benefit for any of these products, it usually means the author will scan the color image of your choice for use in your screen saver. Please contact the author of the product for more details. Product: Artillery Screen Saver Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 1.2 (11-11-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; SVGA monitor; VBRUN300.DLL. 256-color Windows video driver. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ARTYSS??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 6290 Download size: 800k (about 60 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows 3.1 screen saver module. Photos of artillery in action - exciting! Photos rotate automatically when activated. Plugs in to Control Panel Screen Saver section like any standard screen saver module. Shots include self-propelled howitzer, MLRS rocket launch, and 105mm howitzers slung beneath a CH-47. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 62 Product: ARTSAVER Nature Screen Saver Author: Scidel Technologies Inc. (Roger Bessette), 514-473-8119 Version: 1.04 (05-09-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; SVGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $14.95 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: ARTSAVER.ZIP on BBSs; ARTSAVER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 19 (or contact userID 102131,3251 for assistance). SWREG#: 11118 Download size: 1043k (about 78 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: High resolution screen saver. 30 high resolution superb pictures showing nature in autumn. Pictures are in TrueColor (16 million colors) with resolution up to 1024x768 in a compress fractal format. Each picture is shown with many transition and dissolved effects giving this screen saver a unique artistic quality. Run in Windows 3.1 and 95, with 3 Mb. of free hard disk space and SuperVGA monitor (256 colors) or higher. Product: Back Soon! Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 2.2 (03-21-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 5.0 or better. 640k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: BACKSN??.ZIP on BBSs; BACKSN??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 229 Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Designed for the busy home or office environment and has the following features: * "Blanks" text screens to prevent phosphor burn-in * Displays a customized, scrolling message * Accepts messages from visitors * Allows you to retrieve, print, or store your messages * Optionally plays music/displays graphics between messages * Built-in event scheduler Turns your PC into a message center. Get rid of those notes left on your desk. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 63 Product: Classic Phantoms Screen Saver Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 1.10 (11-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; SVGA monitor; VBRUN300.DLL. 256-color Windows video driver. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: PHANTM??.ZIP on BBSs; PHANTM11.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 6291 Download size: 900k (about 67 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Windows screen saver featuring the F4 Phantom fighter jet. Includes 3 high-resolution images; 7 more included with registration. Images include fully armed interceptor flights and bombing run. Product: CUSTOM SCREEN SAVER (WINDOWS) Author: Accidental Software, 619-247-2804 Version: 1.0 (01-15-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Vbrun300.Dll. Strongly recommended: CD-ROM drive; sound card. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: CUSTSAVR.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 1343k (about 100 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Build your very own custom screen saver with this program. Registered users can add up to 100 of their own pictures to be displayed as a screen saver. If you have a Midi, registered users can add up to 100 midi music files to be played as their screen saver displays their pictures. Those with a CD-ROM will be able to listen to CD-AUDIO while the screen saver runs. Image and Midi files may be individually added. Password protection and message capability if desired. Images provided. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 64 Product: Doomsday Screen Saver Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 1.10 (11-11-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; SVGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. 256-color Windows video driver. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, fax, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: DMSDAY??.ZIP on BBSs; DMSDAY??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 8462 Download size: 800k (about 60 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Windows photo screen saver featuring nuclear blast images in true color. Ever felt like nuking your PC? Had such a bad day you'd like the world to end? Try the DOOMSDAY screen saver! Includes 3 images; registered version comes with 9 more. Screen saver features 100 optional transition effects, picture border, and other options. Product: GTI Desktop+ Enhancement/customization utilities. See full description on page 115. Product: The Lights Go Down Author: Thomas Hoevel Software-Development (Thomas Hoevel) Version: 2.20 (07-07-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 2048k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk. (Windows 3.0 must run in Protected [not Real] Mode.). Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; Mouse; sound card. Registration fee: US$25.00 (add US$4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add US$4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add US$4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; quick- reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus Chapter 2, "Utilities" 65 utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Bonus source code. Look for: LIGHTS22.ZIP on BBSs; LIGHTOUT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PIKAPRO forum LIBrary 18 (or contact userID 100550,324 for assistance). Download size: 1200k (about 89 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Screen saver collection with 28 modules with password and randomizer. Tremendous graphics, great animations (e.g. Flying Pigs), surprising special effects. Bitmap Show for .BMP & .JPG files (sequentially for presentations or by random). Fractal images with palette animation. Plus dice game and 2 utilities (WinPulse: graphical display of CPU usage, WControl: exit or re-start Windows easily). The German version WEEP was a winner in Ziff-Davis' European Shareware Awards 1995 (Games category). Product: Mystic Pixels Author: Tesuji Technology (Ronald G. White) Version: 1.1 (06-06-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $7.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: MSTPIX11.ZIP on BBSs; MSTPIX.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 71500,3566 for assistance). SWREG#: 2853 Download size: 20k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A "kinder, gentler" Windows screen saver that slowly manipulates pixels on the screen. It runs in one of ten different modes that either move, recolor, or erase pixels. You can pick a mode or allow it to randomly pick one each time it starts. Some modes eventually fade the screen to black while the others move or recolor the pixels originally on the screen. Product: Photo Show 3D Author: Progressive Logic (Keith A. Marshall) Version: 2.01 (09-07-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 2048k RAM; SVGA monitor. 386+. Registration fee: $18.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 66 disks of other shareware; discounts on upgrades. JPG image support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PS3D.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 20 (or contact userID 73047,253 for assistance). SWREG#: 3243 PsL#: 11590 Download size: 240k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows screen saver that maps a BMP or PCX image to the surface of a 3D object and tumbles it across the screen. The object may be either a flat rectangle with the image on each side, a cube with the image on all six sides, or a custom ball shape with a user selectable number of facets. The image may be either mapped around one half of the custom object or tiled onto each facet. Great for logos and family photos! Product: S.O.S. Personal Edition Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 1.1 (03-26-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SOSPER??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 3455 Download size: 400k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Customizable graphic screen saver for Windows. Displays four user-definable bitmaps (.BMPs) slide-show fashion. Expandable and upgradeable. PRO Version also available which supports unlimited .PCX, .GIF, .JPG, etc. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 67 Product: Screen Saver Sampler Author: Damsel Software Group, 603-485-2677 Version: 2.0 (01-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.0 or better. 2000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Bonus screen saver sampler. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 2500k (about 186 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Has 24 full-screen images best suited for 256-color VGA cards. All images are 640 X 480 pixels. 6 images each are shown from 4 major Damsel screen saver collections; New England Wildflowers, New Hampshire Wilderness, the Big Sky Collection, and the Damsel Surreal Art Collection. Screen display time (approx 30 sec on a 486/33Mhtz) and transition effects are hard-wired, but password protection and mouse aware/ignore choices are included. Product: Seascape Author: Advanced Computer Tektonics (Alan Walworth), 415-424-1401 Version: 3.0 (12-02-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SEASCP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINAV forum LIBrary 20 (or contact userID 71204,2226 for assistance). SWREG#: 8820 Download size: 175k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A screen saver which displays relatively realistic Pacific reef fish swimming and eating, Seascape is distinguished by the quality of its images and animation. Users' comments include "Beautiful fish!", "The most enjoyable screen saver I've seen", and "I love it!". Featured in Noah Matthews' Shareware column as one of his favorite screen savers, and recommended as a "Best Best" by PC Computing, Seascape has long been one of the most-downloaded screen savers on both AOL and Compuserve. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 68 Product: Space Explorer Screen Saver Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 1.20 (11-12-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; SVGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. 256-color Windows video driver. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, fax, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: SPACEX??.ZIP on BBSs; SPACEX??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 8463 Download size: 800k (about 60 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Windows 3.1 screen saver module with views of outer space. Features 3 256-color photos, including night shuttle launch, spiral galaxy, and moon landing. Installs through the Control Panel. Product: WinSecure Author: ViewPoint Software, Inc., 714-777-8362 Version: 2.0 (03-01-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $5.00 (add $2.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support. Look for: WINSEC20.ZIP on BBSs; WINSEC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 71127,2610 for assistance). Download size: 390k (about 29 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Hot key from any Windows program and your personalized screensaver appears instantly to hide your work. You have the option to password protect your system. When you return to continue work, enter your password and it shows you messages left for you by others, any invalid password attempts, and whether your PC has been rebooted. Step away from your desk in style and security. Displays image after time delay and works as default Windows desktop screen saver. 2.3.3.3 Screen capture See also: Utilities, Printer utilities; Graphics, Utilities, Graphic screen capture. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 69 Product: Capbuf Author: Cascoly Software (Steve Estvanik), 206-523-6135 Version: 1.41 (12-28-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of phone, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CAPBUF.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 76703,3046 for assistance). Download size: 40k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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: GEMCAP Author: Natural Software (Michael Allen), 708-377-7320 Version: 4.02 (03-07-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 4k RAM. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; GEMCAP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WPUSER forum LIBrary 16 (or contact userID 70047,744 for assistance). Download size: 35k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Captures DOS text and graphics screens to individual GEM .IMG format bitmap files. Preserves reverse video and colors for black and white printing. Retains high res VGA/EGA fonts so your screens print exactly as they look to the user. Very useful for software documentation. Works with CGA, VGA, EGA, graphics modes, and any 80 column text mode - 43 & 50 line modes. Captured files load in WordPerfect and other programs that import GEM .IMG files. Product: Quilt Create intriguing patterns/scrn saver option. See full description on page 511. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 70 Product: SCP Author: Christopher J. Noyes Software (Christopher J. Noyes), 718-625-2262 Version: 1.04 (11-18-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 384k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; EGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse; Epson printer; EMS memory; XMS memory. Registration fee: $0.00 (Canadian dollars) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: SCP104.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-625-0411 to download it at no charge); SCP104.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71570,3055 for assistance). Download size: 384k (about 29 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Captures DOS text screens and converts them to various graphic file formats including .PCX .WPG .TIF .IMG. Allows changing attributes and scaling. Product: Textshot Author: McAdams Associates (Craig McAdams), 214-239-9646 Version: 4.0 (02-03-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 23k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities. Look for: TSHOT4.ZIP on BBSs; TSHOT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 70353,1644 for assistance). SWREG#: 5219 PsL#: 11951 Download size: 31k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Saves images from any character-mode screen of 80 columns or greater to color or B/W PCX graphics files as well as to standard ASCII text files. When running on a VGA Textshot accurately captures user-loaded fonts. Features: image clipping, selectable fonts, image inversion and color patterns. 2.3.4 286/386/486-specific Product: BOOT.SYS The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on page 102. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 71 Product: DAZZLE EGA/VGA super-kaleidoscope, image generator. See full description on page 488. Product: HiMOVE Upper memory manager. See full description on page 56. 2.3.5 Sound card See also: Utilities, Hardware utilities, CD-ROM. Product: Music Sculptor for Windows MIDI sequencer with music keyboard window. See full description on page 552. 2.3.6 Serial & parallel port Product: Alad_IRQ Lets GEnie Aladdin software use any IRQ. See full description on page 360. Product: CTS Serial Port Utilities Author: Computer Telecommunication Systems, Inc. (John Jerrim), 404-263-8623 Version: 1.2 (12-06-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime phone, fax, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; bonus utilities; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: CTSSPU12.EXE on BBSs; CTSSPU.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCCOM forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 76662,2315 for assistance); CTSSPU12.EXE on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID J.JERRIM for assistance). SWREG#: 1750 Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A "must have" set of com port testing and control utilities for consultants, PC support personnel, and anyone with a communication problem. Detects common problems such as multiple ports at the same address (eg: two Com1 ports), PCs which can't use Com4, mouse/modem IRQ conflicts, shared IRQs, serial ports which can't generate IRQs, and conflicting BIOS assignments. Identifies all serial ports by UART type (including T/Ports and emulated UARTs), address, and the actual IRQ used. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 72 Product: Serial File Copy Author: MarshallSoft Computing, Inc., 205-881-4630 Version: 3.5 (06-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SFC35.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCCOM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70671,1340 for assistance). PsL#: 10907 Download size: 68k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Copies files, including entire directory trees, between IBM PC compatibles at 115,200 baud. Uses 16 bit CRC, has on-line help, many transfer options. Can copy entire hard disk directory structure from one PC to another at one time. 2.3.7 CD-ROM See also: Utilities, Hardware utilities, Sound card. Product: CD-QUICK Cache Author: Circuit Systems, 609-875-5433 Version: 1.20 (06-12-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.1 or better. 11k RAM; CD-ROM drive; XMS memory. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: CDQCK120.ZIP on BBSs (call 609-764-0812 to download it at no charge); CDQCK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72202,3043 for assistance). SWREG#: 4214 PsL#: 11726 Download size: 170k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This small TSR will dramatically improve the performance of your CD-ROM drive by storing frequently read data in fast XMS memory. Uses advanced caching techniques and dynamic read-ahead buffering to insure top performance. Includes CDTEST to measure your CD-ROM drive's performance and the Windows' QUICKMON program to show cache statistics in real time. Comes with an easy-to-use INSTALL program, so you can be up and running in less than 60 seconds! Works with any CD-ROM drive. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 73 Product: MicroPlayerCD(tm) Author: Daniel Thomas, 714-524-5625 Version: 1.03 (02-26-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 2048k RAM; Hard disk; Mouse; CD-ROM drive. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; sound card. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MPCD10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72301,2164 for assistance). SWREG#: 2081 Download size: 210k (about 16 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Play audio CDs on your computer's CD-ROM. Control of screen layout; optional vertical display. Resizable to virtually any size: half the height of an icon to as large as your screen; button-driven control of your CD player including eject and "go to track"; disc catalog database; display track #, elapsed time, disc name, track name; stay on top; volume control; auto resume playing when Windows halts your CD in mid-play. 2.3.7.1 Audio CDs Product: CD Wizzard CD Player for Win Author: BFM Software, 810-661-1797 Version: 4.03 (05-09-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 95 or better. 1000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; CD-ROM drive; sound card. CDROM Drive. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CDWIZ4.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:BLASTER forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 73770,1254 for assistance). SWREG#: 10573 Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: CD Wizzard is an audio CD player that includes all functions of a home CD Player and more! It was selected as a FINALIST in the Annual ZD Shareware awards! Check out the most complete CD Player for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. * Play, pause, stop, eject, scan, track skip, etc. * Self-updating Tray Icon Chapter 2, "Utilities" 74 * Disc Printing * Real-time Graphic Output Meter * Track sampling 2.4 Printer utilities See also: Utilities, Hardware utilities, Screen, Screen capture; Spreadsheet applications, Spreadsheet utilities; Database applications, Mailing list systems; Graphics, Utilities, Graphic print screen. Product: 2col Author: ARCaine Technology, 510-527-9859 Version: 9.5 (12-21-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; HP DeskJet printer; Epson printer. Registration fee: $22.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. 15-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 2COL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72614,1451 for assistance). SWREG#: 1183 Download size: 56k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A compressed print utility for dotmatrix, ink/bubble/deskjet, prints up to 8 pages on one side of a sheet of paper (or 16 pages using both sides).Faster and more readable than other compressed print programs.Great for shareware manuals and reducing the bulk of paper stored or transported.Save $ when faxing/mailing. Booklets/pamphlets.Prints 1-6 columns. MS- Windows interface for TrueType printing. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 75 Product: Drag and Drop Printing Author: FLFSoft Inc. Version: v2.0 (02-01-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $1.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: DDP20.ZIP on BBSs; DDP20.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 75010,235 for assistance). PsL#: 11178 Download size: 145k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Simplifies printing most files under Windows 3.1. Printing a file is as easy as dragging it from the file manager and dropping it on the program icon. You have complete control over all aspects of printing. You can set the margin lengths and select between normal or sideways printing. Headings and/or footers can be printed on each page. Features include simulated duplex printing, "shell" printing of files and many other features. Product: E-report Paperless management reports, COLD. See full description on page 47. Product: Fonts Ink Fonts Author: Software Co-op, 317-856-6052 Version: 1 (01-04-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. (Windows 3.1 needed for TrueType fonts.). Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone support. Shareware disks of other programs. Look for: VARIOUS on BBSs (multiple files) (call 715-652-2758 to download it at no charge). Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An interesting specialized selection of TrueType and PostScript fonts: FIKeys KeyCaps (3 styles) FIBox Word-in-a-box (also white on black) Fraction Fraction-making fonts MadAve Solotype's Advertiser Gothic Elite Prestige Elite (nbix) FILCD 7-segment LCD (ni) Torrance 9-pin dot matrix (nb) FIArrows Arrows of all kinds USBats Outlines of states, patriotic symbols Chapter 2, "Utilities" 76 Stencil Letters & numbers (2 styles) Product: GridForm Author: Software Co-op, 317-856-6052 Version: 1.0 (12-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. HP LaserJet printer. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Master disks, phone support, disks with other shareware. Look for: GRIDFORM.ZIP on BBSs (call 715-652-2758 to download it at no charge); GRIDFM.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 76635,1670 for assistance). Download size: 27k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Easy-to-use graph/gridpaper maker. Uses storable templates. Metric or English units of measure. Linear, log, or natural log scales. Full control over index lines. Can make highlighted stripes or even checkerboards. Can make macro or overlay files for printing later. Product: JETCOL Author: ARCaine Technology, 510-527-9859 Version: 9.5 (12-21-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; HP DeskJet printer; Epson printer. Registration fee: $32.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. 15-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; JETCOL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72614,1451 for assistance). SWREG#: 1196 Download size: 85k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A compressed print utility for lasers. It prints up to 10 pages on one side of a sheet of paper and 20 pages using both sides. One of 10 soft fonts provided is automatically selected according to amount of compression needed. Has features which automate operation for best readability and appearance of printout.Saves $ when faxing or mailing. Booklet printing,1-6 columns. MS-Windows interface for TrueType printing. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 77 Product: LASR_MAN A laser/ink jet printer with many styles. See full description on page 86. Product: MicroFox DOS Utilities DOS Utilities for Printers, screens, files. See full description on page 27. Product: ON-SIDE Author: Expressware Corporation, 206-788-0932 Version: 2.0 (10-20-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Epson printer. Registration fee: $24.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $23.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 2-month return policy; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: ONSIDE.ZIP on BBSs (call 206-788-4008 to download it at no charge); ONSIDE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 75226,2020 for assistance). Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Easy-to-use sideways printing program. Ten font styles included or create your own. Existing fonts can be edited using the font editor. On-screen drawing makes the process easy. Fonts can be magnified and stretched to over 25 sizes each. All aspects of printing can be controlled: print can be double struck for darker print, top and bottom can be set, character width and height can be varied and letter spacing controlled. Product: PrintGF Author: Ravitz Software Inc. Version: 1.26 (09-17-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM. Registration fee: $34.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support. JPEG/TARGA/TIFF interpreter for Windows. Look for: PRINTGF.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PRINTGF.ZI on CompuServe in CIS:GRAPHSUP forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 70431,32 for assistance). PsL#: 11033 Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides an image printer (BMP, DCX, GIF, PCX, PNG, JPG, TGA, TIF) for DOS and Windows. Prints or displays image files on 9 and 24 pin printers, Canon BJ, BJC, Epson Stylus Color, Fargo Primera, PrimeraPro, HP LaserJet, DeskJet, HP-RTL, PostScript, Chapter 2, "Utilities" 78 Star SJ-144, and many others, and displays on EGA, VGA, VESA SVGA, HGC. Outputs color or b/w with user selectable size, position, dithering, brightness, contrast, gamma, edge smoothing, blur/sharpen, hue shift, and gray balance. Product: PrintGL Author: Ravitz Software Inc. Version: 1.58 (09-17-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM. Registration fee: $50.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support. Look for: PRINTGL.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); PRINGTL.ZI on CompuServe in CIS:GRAPHSUP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70431,32 for assistance). PsL#: 10217 Download size: 285k (about 21 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A pen plotter emulator package for DOS and Windows (includes PrintCAD). It prints HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and ADI data on Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, Canon BJ, BJC, Epson Stylus, HP LaserJet, DeskJet, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDP ProTracer, PostScript printers, and many others, displays on CGA to VESA SVGA, and outputs DCX, PCX, EPS files. User selectable pen width, color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. Product: Rubicon Publisher Full-featured typesetter with fonts. See full description on page 192. Product: SEE (File Viewer) File viewer with full built-in mouse support. See full description on page 51. Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF 23 batch utilities, input, output, etc. See full description on page 99. 2.4.1 Printer control Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Translate IBM/Epson FX print to HP LaserJet. See full description on page 85. Product: EnVision Publisher Desktop publishing program (full-feature). See full description on page 189. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 79 Product: EZSET Author: McAdams Associates (Craig McAdams), 214-239-9646 Version: 2.1 (12-05-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 78k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities. Look for: EZSET21.ZIP on BBSs; EZSET.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 70353,1644 for assistance). Download size: 68k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lets you access all of your printer's features, including those not available from the control panel. All you need to use it effectively is your printer's manual. Product: LQ Author: Granny's Old-Fashioned Software, 704-264-6906 Version: 2.35 (10-01-90) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 9-pin dot matrix printer. Registration fee: $35.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, update disk, support, commissions. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LQ235.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 73577,230 for assistance). Download size: 240k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. Description: Lets you obtains near-letter quality from 9-pin dot-matrix printers in a variety of fonts. 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. Customized spooler handles printing tasks efficiently in the background. Also included: font editor, banner printer, letterhead editor. Product: PPRINT Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 5.5 (11-22-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of BBS support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PPRINT55.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PPRINT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 80 PPRINT55.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC-615 forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID PATRISOFT for assistance). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. Description: A great ASCII file printing tool providing extensive file selection and formatting. 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: Pulsar for Windows LaserJet utility for Windows. See full description on page 87. 2.4.2 UPCs & bar codes Product: Infothek Information Manager Information Manager, PIM, Labels Barcodes. See full description on page 139. Product: PrintEnvelope Complete mail addressing system for Windows. See full description on page 82. 2.4.3 Envelope addressers Product: APT Mailing Assistant Author: APT Computer Solutions, Inc., 606-873-0589 Version: 5.30 (01-15-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; Epson printer. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer. Registration fee: $24.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). CASS certified program. Look for: APMAD530.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-233-0154 to download it at no charge); APMAD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 73023,3037 for assistance). Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Prints envelopes or labels on Lexmark/IBM or HP compatible laser printers, deskjet, and Epson compatible dot matrix printers. Envelopes and some labels will have USPS approved POSTNET codes to speed delivery. Also provides easy to use bulk mail facility with zip code statistics and the capability to Chapter 2, "Utilities" 81 print your bulk mail permit box if desired. Envelopes and labels are printed in zip code sequence for easy bundling. Multiple name and address files may be maintained to catagorize mailing lists. Product: APT Mailing Assistant (OS/2) Author: APT Computer Solutions, Inc., 606-873-0589 Version: 1.10 (01-15-95) Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.0 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; Epson printer. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer. Registration fee: $37.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Registered version is CASS certified by U.S. Postal Service. Look for: APMAO110.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-233-0154 to download it at no charge); APMAO.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 73023,3037 for assistance). Download size: 130k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Special instructions: Product distribution restricted to the United States. Description: Easy to use program that prints several types of envelopes and labels with delivery point bar codes using HP compatible laser, deskjet, or Epson compatible dot matrix printers. Can reuse laser label sheets when printing single labels. Has bulk mail facility that can print your bulk mail permit box, multiple address files, and import/export facility. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 82 Product: FF Designer Envelopes Author: M & R Technologies, Inc., 407-951-2268 Version: 1.2 (12-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Printer capable of printing envelopes. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: FFDELP.ZIP on BBSs; FFDELP.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72103,505 for assistance). Download size: 358k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A graphics program which enables you to create envelopes and letterhead stationary. Features include a drag and drop interface, allowing you to place text, pictures, lines and rectangles on your designs. Use all your Windows fonts and bitmaps! Links to Cardfile for management/importing of addresses and text. Links to Paintbrush for creating/editing picture files. Prints many envelope sizes and scales your layouts to fit on larger envelopes. Product: PrintEnvelope Author: Maurer Associates (T. Scott Maurer), 214-432-0700 Version: 3.01 (05-15-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. EGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; quick- reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus data; discounts on upgrades. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: ENVEL301.ZIP on BBSs; ENVEL301.Z on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID 74017,2140 for assistance); ENVEL3.ZIP on GEnie in WINDOWS forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID T.MAURER for assistance). PsL#: 10442 Download size: 219k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Any size envelopes, any size labels, on any printer! Packed with features like: .BMP graphic return address; address import from address book or Cardfile or dBASE, or ASCII mail list; city/state automatically filled in when you type ZIP Code, and auto-select orientation and paper bins. USPS approved PostNet barcodes. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 83 Product: PSA Cards for Windows 3.1 An easy to use personal information manager. See full description on page 141. Product: PSA Cards for Windows 95/NT An easy to use personal information manager. See full description on page 142. Product: Public Address Full featured address manager. See full description on page 228. Product: QENV Author: Annette Cuomo, 909-591-4956 Version: 2.5 (08-07-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 4.0 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of support. Master disks, support, upgrade discounts. Look for: QENV.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-730-6743 to download it at no charge); QENV.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 73747,3537 for assistance). Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides an extremely easy way of printing an envelope. Just enter the data and press a key to print. Automatically stores the names & addresses for the envelopes printed which can then be incorportated into the mail merge function (letter writing). If using with a LaserJet or compatible printer the U.S. Postal bar codes are included on the envelope. Product: Winvelope Author: Winvelope Software, 606-832-2493 Version: 5.0 (06-04-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 (Canadian dollars) (add $4.00 (Canadian dollars) for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 (Canadian dollars) for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 6-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WENV50.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-832-4029 to download it at no charge); WENV50.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71620,24 for assistance). PsL#: 10401 Download size: 306k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Envelope printing utility for Windows. Includes selectable envelope size, fonts, return addresses, graphic logos, postnet barcodes, automatic printer setup, and more. Address Manager database stores address data in MS Access file format. Attractive, user-friendly interface. BEGIN QUOTATION "This is a Chapter 2, "Utilities" 84 most excellent envelope printing program..." - Robert Mullen, author, Windows 3.1 Hyperguide END QUOTATION 2.4.4 Printer specific Product: Citizen Author: R.K. West Consulting (Rosemary K. West) Version: 4.0 (05-13-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Citizen MSP or Tribute printer. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: CTZN40.ZIP on BBSs; CITZEN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENK forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 74774,403 for assistance). Download size: 125k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This menu-driven utility lets you control the fonts on your Citizen MSP or Tribute printer. You can also print small text files and type envelopes from the program. Product: CrabWise Author: Shawn Anderson SoftWare, 309-787-4967-(X227) Version: 1.0 (01-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 300k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. IBM Proprinter. Strongly recommended: EGA monitor. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; royalty-free source code; royalty-free runtime license; bonus templates; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 6-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Font charts. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A text-file landscape printer for the IBM Proprinter series. 2.4.4.1 Epson Product: 2col Paper-saving compressed print utility. See full description on page 74. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 85 Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Translate IBM/Epson FX print to HP LaserJet. See full description on page 85. Product: HQ-FAX (1-Step High Quality FAX One-step high quality FAX. See full description on page 374. 2.4.4.2 HP DeskJet Product: 2col Paper-saving compressed print utility. See full description on page 74. Product: BOOKLET PC booklet printing utility. See full description on page 85. Product: JETCOL Paper-saving compressed print utility. See full description on page 76. Product: LASR_MAN A laser/ink jet printer with many styles. See full description on page 86. 2.4.4.3 HP LaserJet Product: BOOKLET Author: Sympathetic Software (Stephen L Billard) Version: 4.5 (10-02-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support. 36-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BOOKL*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (multiple files) (or contact userID 71046,1476 for assistance). PsL#: 10366 Download size: 175k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Creates PC booklet sized documents from full page documents. Prints four pages of the document on each sheet of paper. The pages are printed "half size" two pages per side of the paper turned sideways. Handles A4, letter, legal, and exec paper. Also prints single sided. Converts word processor HPPCL output to fit the reduced size. Formatting is preserved. Extensive error recovery allows restart after jams or other printing failures. Use menu/screen or command line interface with online help. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 86 Product: DMPLAS (Dot Matrix to LaserJet) Author: Software Co-op, 317-856-6052 Version: 1.1 (11-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 6k RAM. Registration fee: $32.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone/BBS/ mail support. Look for: DMPLAS??.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 715-652-2758 to download it at no charge); DMPLS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (multiple files) (or contact userID 76635,1670 for assistance). Download size: 240k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 compressed to fit on the LaserJet's 10" page. Product: GridForm Prints custom graph paper on LaserJets. See full description on page 76. Product: JETCOL Paper-saving compressed print utility. See full description on page 76. Product: LASR_MAN Author: MicroMetric (David Groome), 813-377-2515 Version: 6.05 (10-31-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer. HP DeskJet/LaserJet or compatable. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $40.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: LMAN605A.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 813-371-2490 to download it at no charge); LASMAN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71631,744 for assistance). Download size: 316k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Laser printer utility for ASCII files with hundreds of styles - great for program manuals and listings, draft documents, wide spreadsheets, database and address listings, legal documents. Styles include: portrait/landscape orientation with any of 5 Chapter 2, "Utilities" 87 fonts of 10-32 characters/inch printing on one or both sides of each sheet; multiple text pages/sheet - 2 to 200; booklets with 1-75 files each. Many options: border/text page dividers, custom covers, header/footers, letter/legal/A4/exec paper, more++. Product: Pulsar for Windows Author: Tesserax Information Systems, 714.841.0616 Version: 3.1b (03-16-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. EGA monitor; HP LaserJet printer; Mouse. VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Plotter. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $1.75 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 6-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PULSAR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 72247,1463 for assistance). SWREG#: 1205 Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A full-featured Windows printer management program which allows switching between PostScript & PCL modes on HP and compatible printers. Virtually every possible printer feature can be accessed through either the program's pull-down menus or quick- access command buttons. Product: QFont Author: Jamestown Software, 608-271-2090 Version: 1.5 (10-20-90) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 2.1 or better. Hercules or EGA monitor. Mouse. Registration fee: $80.00 Registration 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.* on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74275,745 for assistance). Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 Chapter 2, "Utilities" 88 fonts in DTP programs like Ventura, or wordprocessors such as WordPerfect. 2.4.4.4 PostScript Product: Over_LAZ PS Author: Herne Data Systems Ltd, 519-366-2732 Version: 3 (01-15-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Postscript printer. WordPerfect 5.x, WordStar, PC-Write, dBase. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of support; bonus templates. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; OVERPS.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 72060,1153 for assistance); OVERPS.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID MIKLOS.G for assistance). Download size: 117k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A collection of over 75 printer overlay files for WordPerfect 5.0 or later, WordStar, PC-Write, dBase and other applications 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 over your document. 2.5 System utilities 2.5.1 Operating systems See also: Utilities, Software tools & add-ins, For operating systems. Product: DAZZLE EGA/VGA super-kaleidoscope, image generator. See full description on page 488. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 89 Product: System Monitor Author: Rosenthal Engineering (Doren Rosenthal), 805-541-0910 Version: 3.0 (10-24-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 64k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $49.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: SYSMON30.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 805-258-6172 to download it at no charge). Download size: 53k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Monitors and reports problems early, maintains performance, resolves hardware/software and MS-Windows conflicts. Strong virus defense, with support for single and LAN users. Each time the computer s used, it re-evaluates the system by testing and extensively monitoring a number of performance and security indicators. Computer consultants and service organizations can include an optional message to advertise and promote their support services. 2.5.1.1 Task-switching Product: LegRoom Author: Ivden Technologies, Inc., 610-328-1145 Version: 3.0 (02-06-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 1k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; EMS memory; XMS memory. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: LGROOM30.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-322-5114 to download it at no charge); LGROOM.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 71221,3602 for assistance). SWREG#: 2833 PsL#: 11409 Download size: 50k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A TSR which lets you press a 'hot key' to shell to DOS from virtually any application (text or graphic) and reclaim almost all of your conventional memory for running big programs. Works with programs that don't have a built-in DOS shell feature. Lets you turn any program, even a batch file, into a TSR - without any programming! Can use extended and expanded memory. Supports concurrent users on a LAN. Create pop-up command menus. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 90 2.5.2 Multi-OS utilities See also: Utilities, Software tools & add-ins, For operating systems. Product: 4FILES File manager, annotator and program launcher. See full description on page 24. Product: ABcmd Author: Abri Technologies, Inc. Version: 1.0 (03-15-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 35k RAM. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $1.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $1.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, mail support; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ABCMD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 72345,1623 for assistance). Download size: 20k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A real handy Windows command line with up front, intuitive, easy-to-use controls. Features history, common dos commands, multiple commands per line, 10 memory buttons for command line storage, alarm function for time/date reminders or program execution. Compact, all-in-one, 35k size doesn't clutter up disk. Product: Bootit Author: TeraByte Unlimited Version: 1.02 (09-03-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; Hard disk. Registration fee: $17.95 (add $9.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $9.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; discounts on upgrades. 2-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BOOTIT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 70751,3507 for assistance). SWREG#: 5923 Download size: 107k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lets you have up to ten "master" partitions per hard drive, instead of the standard four. This allows you to install multiple operating systems in their own file systems and easily select which one you want to boot. Also allows you to "fill" Chapter 2, "Utilities" 91 the standard partition table (the one that only allows four partitions) with up to three of your choice; for example, you could boot Windows NT and have two DOS partitions. You can also enter hard drive specifications to override the BIOS and/or swap drives. Product: JRchive Royalty-free file compression/archiving util. See full description on page 37. Product: PocketD Plus Award-winning 220+ option DOS army knife. See full description on page 156. Product: Technical Editor (Windows NT) Programmers/text editor. See full description on page 180. 2.5.3 Command processors Product: 4DOS Author: JP Software Inc., 617-646-3975 Version: 5.0 (11-23-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $69.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: 4DOS*.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 617-354-7077 to download it at no charge); 4DOS*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENB forum LIBrary 10 (multiple files) (or contact userID 75020,244 for assistance). Download size: 640k (about 48 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1989 finalist, PC Magazine Technical Excellence Awards. 1994 winner, PC Magazine/Ziff-Davis Interactive Shareware Awards. 1992 winner, Shareware Industry Awards. 1989 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. Description: The first utility to combine the power of the command line with the pleasure of an easy to use interface. Enhances the commands you're used to working with and then adds over 50 new commands. It offers the power and flexibility you need, so that you'll actually prefer the command line for certain tasks. Because it only replaces COMMAND.COM, the rest of your software works just as it always has. Try it and find out why users love this refreshing, innovative command processor! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 92 Product: 4DOS for Windows NT Author: JP Software Inc., 617-646-3975 Version: 2.0 (01-24-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows NT 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $79.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: 4NTX.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 617-354-7077 to download it at no charge); 4NT*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENB forum LIBrary 10 (multiple files) (or contact userID 75020,244 for assistance). Download size: 640k (about 48 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The first utility to combine the power of the command line with the pleasure of an easy to use interface. It is a refreshing replacement for the Windows NT command shell, CMD.EXE. Enhances most Windows NT commands, and adds over 50 of its own. It supports all disk formats, including FAT, HPFS, and NTFS. It's fully compatible with traditional commands, so there isn't a new language to learn. If you've ever been frustrated by the limitations of the command line, try this. Product: 4OS2 Author: JP Software Inc., 617-646-3975 Version: 2.0 (12-16-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better. Registration fee: $69.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month return policy; disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: 4OS2X.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 617-354-7077 to download it at no charge); 4OS2*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENB forum LIBrary 10 (multiple files) (or contact userID 75020,244 for assistance). Download size: 640k (about 48 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: The first utility to combine the power of the command line with the pleasure of an easy to use interface. An innovative replacement for the OS/2 command shell CMD.EXE, it enhances most commands and adds over 50 of its own. Commands offer you the power and flexibility you need so you'll actually prefer the command line for certain tasks. It supports all disk formats, including FAT and HPFS. If you've ever been left Chapter 2, "Utilities" 93 frustrated by the limitations of the command line, then try this. th Product: 6 Sense - DOS 6 Utilities Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 2.21 (03-21-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 5.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Collection of DOSKEY macros. Look for: DOSUTL??.ZIP on BBSs; DOSUTL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCSYS forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 1175 Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Menu-driven utilities for configuring the various switches in the new DIR and FORMAT commands. Allows you to easily select just the options you need. You can then either execute the command directly with the options you have specified, or store the options in an environment variable to make the changes permanent. Both programs feature context-sensitive help and complete access to all documented (and some undocumented) command features. Product: ABmenu Fast/easy, program menu and directory changer. See full description on page 158. Product: FCV View files/command output + hex/text search. See full description on page 48. Product: HDM - Hard Disk Menu DOS menu & security system, network support. See full description on page 151. Product: Keyboard Express Windows Keyboard Macro. See full description on page 97. Product: PocketD Plus Award-winning 220+ option DOS army knife. See full description on page 156. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 94 Product: SmilerShell Windows cmdline, control center, launcher. See full description on page 171. Product: WinKillr Author: Open Windows (Richard W. Bryant), 719-531-0403 Version: 1.1 (10-29-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 512k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: KILLR_11.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at no charge); KILLR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 18 (or contact userID 75236,3243 for assistance). Download size: 194k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: New!! Timed Program Terminator - Designed to "terminate" programs at a specific time, time/date or after a specified elapsed time. Will Save open files and "Save As" open files that have not yet been named. Don't let that e-mail client you forgot to "kill" at work lock you out again! 2.5.4 Batch & macro utilities th Product: 6 Sense - DOS 6 Utilities Handy utilities for DOS 5.00+. See full description on page 93. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 95 Product: ACTION Process Automator Author: Redei Enterprises, 310-832-6984 Version: 1.05 (08-25-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 8000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; Network (LAN); XMS memory; math coprocessor. Registration fee: $79.50 (add $5.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ACT_105.ZI on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 71744,3633 for assistance). SWREG#: 5177 PsL#: 14004 Download size: 1690k (about 126 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Appears iconized when Windows is loaded and takes charge over predetermined tasks, triggering them whenever they are scheduled to occur. Just click the icon to add, delete, edit, view or test actions. It can copy, rename, move files and directories, start applications,play macros, zip and unzip archives, attach servers, map drives, reboot, restart. Product: A Batch View Author: Robin R. Latham, 817-263-4056 Version: 1.1 (09-30-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 32k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime phone, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 24-month free upgrading allowed. 24 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: ABATVIEW.ZIP on BBSs; ABTVEW.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72614,602 for assistance). Download size: 138k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Eight programs make up a utility set designed to enhance your batch Files. Operates in color or monochrome text modes. A pop- up menu program with selectable colors, shadowing, text or ASCII code wallpapered backgrounds, 48 selections. A pop-up message program (same options) with system info. DOS echo replacement for color text and graphic symbols. Scrolling messages/billboard marquee program. (multi-option) color screen Chapter 2, "Utilities" 96 clearing, information, system utility programs. Text file viewer Product: BATUTIL Author: CTRLALT Associates Version: 4.0 (12-23-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $43.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, CompuServe support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SKEY??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 76004,1664 for assistance). Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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. Has a full fledged language with if..then, case, etc. Product: ENVI_MAN Author: MicroMetric (David Groome), 813-377-2515 Version: 1.10 (01-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: EMAN110.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-371-2490 to download it at no charge). Download size: 34k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 environment can be expanded without changes being made to CONFIG.SYS. Product: File Finder/Grouper The best file finder! Find & process files. See full description on page 26. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 97 Product: FileMod Author: Lincoln Beach Software (Harold Holmes), 314-861-1500 Version: 1.2 (06-17-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: FILEMD12.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); FILEMD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 70700,630 for assistance). Download size: 15k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Can make modifications to your systems files from within a batch file or at the command line. Updates FILES, BUFFERS, PATH, add/remove lines, modify parameters, remark out lines and more.... Product: HandyDOS File/disk, prof batching, video & menu utils. See full description on page 109. Product: Keyboard Express Author: Insight Software Solutions, Inc. (Michael D. Jones), 801-295-1890 Version: 1.1 (02-10-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 4000k RAM. Registration fee: $24.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: KEYEX110.ZIP on BBSs; KEYEX.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:UKSHARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 71672,3464 for assistance). Download size: 330k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows Keyboard Macro. Simply enter in text or auto-capture for easy playback. Assign up to 288 hot keys with up to 5000 keystrokes each. Easily add, modify, delete and copy hot keys. Add current date and time to keystrokes-for example: easily paste current date and return address into your word processor. Program runs transparent in the background. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 98 Product: MENU_MAN Author: MicroMetric (David Groome), 813-377-2515 Version: 2.00 (01-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Look for: MMAN200.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-371-2490 to download it at no charge). Download size: 64k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 either selection or check-box menus, a user response time limit, menu positioning, erasing the screen before/after menu display, and menu sound, color and type customization. Product: MicroFox DOS Utilities DOS Utilities for Printers, screens, files. See full description on page 27. Product: PALERT Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 2.4 (10-22-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s). 3 months of support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PALERT24.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at no charge). Download size: 27k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. 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 it insures you have it before starting an application. Don't be caught in your wordprocessor or spreadsheet with a file that is too big to be saved. Put it 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. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 99 Product: PATH_MAN Author: MicroMetric (David Groome), 813-377-2515 Version: 1.15 (01-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: PMAN115.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-371-2490 to download it at no charge). Download size: 35k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 element on which the search file is located may be displayed. Product: PDAILY Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 1.0 (10-10-86) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $14.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s). 3 months of support. 1-month return policy. Look for: PDAILY.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); PDAILY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance). Download size: 11k (about one minute with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1987 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. 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. Product: QIC-BAT for CMS Enhancement software for Colorado tape drives. See full description on page 32. Product: STACKEY Keystroke stacking utility. See full description on page 57. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 100 Product: STEENBURGH's STUFF Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 3.5 (02-01-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $24.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: SSTUFF??.ZIP on BBSs; SSTUFF??.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 0 (multiple files) (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 1170 Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A collection of 23 batch file utilities. BATBOX is a simple but useful menu system. CHKPRN returns printer status. CLK reports the time/date with billions of formatting options. INPUT displays fancy prompts and accepts input. MUSIC plays transcribed sheet music, while SOUNDER produces billions of different random tones. PALANTIR displays SVGA .GIF and .PCX images. Support for direct manipulation of environment variables. Many other useful functions provided. Supports EGA/VGA. 2.5.4.1 Batch file compilers See also: Computer programming, Languages. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 101 Product: PowerBatch Author: CSD, Inc., 404-926-9565 Version: 2.2 (05-15-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 128k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: PWRBAT20.ZIP on BBSs; PWRBAT.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 72701,155 for assistance). SWREG#: 2335 PsL#: 11265 Download size: 255k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Provides a replacement language for DOS batch files. If you can write a DOS batch file you can create your own .EXE replacement. More flexibility than batch files. Creates stand- alone .EXE program, no enhancer file to drag along. Total color control, fast screen writes, inputs from the keyboard, true defined variables, program flow control, access to system info (environ variables, disk types, file sizes, etc). Execute any external non-TSR .EXE, .COM, .BAT or DOS command. Over 80 cmds. 2.5.4.2 Program schedulers/launchers Product: BYWHEN Author: W.S.B. Communications Version: v1.11 (01-19-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.3 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $39.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; site license; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BYWHEN.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ZDUTIL forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 73053,3202 for assistance). Download size: 44k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An MSDOS/Netware aware program that executes programs [.com .bat .exe] on specified date and time via command line arguments or use INI file support in place of command line arguments. Supports arguments for the program to execute,screen blank, screen scroll, logs keys pressed/ internetaddr while running, and international date & time. A full functional non-crippled evaluation copy. It is not TSR. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 102 Product: JetLauncher Author: Saturday*s Child (Froma Bessel), 516-671-3861 Version: 1.1 (04-23-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4000k RAM. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $20.50 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. A genuine plastic/cardboard jet glider plane (rubber bands not incl.). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LAUNCH.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:OAFORUM forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID 72550,2752 for assistance). SWREG#: 10954 PsL#: 14564 Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Think about it... how much time do YOU waste searching through program groups looking for the right icon to click? This unobtrusive toolbar-like program launcher allows single- click access to your most often used files and programs. An intuitive interface with words instead of pictures easily differentiates between files no matter what program created them. Configure as many as twenty workgroups of up to ten programs each to increase your productivity! 2.5.5 Configuration utilities See also: Computer programming, Languages. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 103 Product: BOOT.SYS Author: Salvisberg Software & Consulting (Hans Salvisberg) Version: 2.10 (10-26-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $39.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $11.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month limited return policy. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Free CompuServe IntroPak. Look for: BOOT210.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-681-6221 to download it at no charge); BOOTSY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73237,3556 for assistance); BOOT210.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15. PsL#: 10020 Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Gives you one or more menus out of CONFIG.SYS to select your configuration while you're booting up. Similar to DOS6 multi- config - adds a pretty menu; if/then/else, use of variables, and on-the-fly editing in CONFIG.SYS; reboot from cmd line; passwords; installation program, automatically upgrades DOS6 multi-config; more! Does not write to your disk! No resident driver under DOS6! Up to 20 items per menu, 25 menus. MS/PC-DOS 2.11 to 6.3, DR DOS 5.0/6.0, Novell DOS 7, supports DOS= cmd, QEMM7. Product: Bootit Multi-boot/user defined HD specs. See full description on page 90. Product: Button Manager for Windows Icon-driven Windows application launcher. See full description on page 159. Product: EZSET A versatile printer setup utility. See full description on page 79. Product: HiMOVE Upper memory manager. See full description on page 56. Product: Program Group Specialist Makes adding icons to Pgm Mgr simple. See full description on page 160. Product: SHERLOCK A dual window ASCII file comparison utility. See full description on page 43. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 104 Product: Snooper Author: Vias and Associates, 415-921-6262 Version: 3.40 (06-21-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $39.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; discounts on upgrades. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: SNOOP340.ZIP on BBSs (call 904-335-7289 to download it at no charge); SNOOPR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 72260,1601 for assistance). SWREG#: 2535 Download size: 180k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A powerful yet friendly system info utility. It shows CPU/NDP, bus (incl. PCI), CPU speed, DOS, BIOS, memory, disks, video, CD-ROM, env, keyboard, sound cards, ports, IDE model, CMOS info, disk cache, Stacker, FILES= & BUFFERS=, IRQs, DMA, modems, fax/modems, mice, port IRQs. Lets you edit CMOS, CONFIG, & AUTOEXEC. Network info and benchmark screens, detects 1100 MicroChannel cards. Auto-logging feature. Ideal for tech support, HW inventory, & you! Product: SuperSet - Environment Extender Author: Ross Leidy Version: 1.1 (02-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. Registration fee: $12.95 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 12 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: SSET11.ZIP on BBSs; SSET11.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 75122,1275 for assistance). SWREG#: 4556 Download size: 30k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A replacement for the DOS SET command. It lets you: * Extend environment strings to any arbitrary length. No more limit of 127 characters for the DOS PATH. * Modify existing environment strings. * Save environment snapshot files. Save and Restore your entire environment in a single command. * Manipulate Novell Netware drives in the PATH. * Operate on Parent or Master environment block. * Display your environment in an easy-to-read format. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 105 Product: Win Multiple Configurations Author: JRE Enterprises Version: 6.2 (10-05-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. PKUNZIP v2.04G or later. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $18.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WMC62.ZIP on BBSs (call 602-814-0483 to download it at no charge); WMC62.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71162,2311 for assistance). SWREG#: 662 Download size: 570k (about 43 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Allows up to 100 different Windows configurations to be saved and restored. Create and save desktops specific for your children, husband, wife, work partner, etc., or for any special purposes you wish. Ability to specify files to be included in each saved configuration. Ability to copy program manager groups among saved configurations and ability to compress saved configurations to save disk space. 2.5.6 Recovery utilities Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 13. 2.5.7 Fonts Product: Fonter Author: OsoSoft (George Campbell), 805-528-1759 Version: 6.2 (04-15-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 2000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: FONTER.ZIP on BBSs (call 805-528-3753 to download it at no charge); FONTER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71571,222 for assistance). Download size: 170k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This award-winning program views and prints TT and ATM fonts in many ways. See font samples, ANSI charts, keyboard display. Print lists with samples, type specimens, ANSI charts, keyboard Chapter 2, "Utilities" 106 layouts. View font metric details. Preview and install TrueType fonts too. Save any character as 72 pt. BMP file. This was the first font viewer for Windows and is still one of the best. 2.5.7.1 PostScript fonts Product: CJNFonts Author: Christopher J. Noyes Software (Christopher J. Noyes), 718-625-2262 Version: 1.00 (11-19-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; VGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Epson printer. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $1.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $1.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $1.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: CJNFONT.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-625-0411 to download it at no charge); CJNFNT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:NEWAGE forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 71570,3055 for assistance). Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Truetype and Postscript versions. Fetures several Astrology fonts and a general commercial symbol font. Contents: AstGlyph-Astrological Glyphs & Symbols AstPi1--Astrological Decorative Symbols CJNPI-General symbol font for general use. Product: RRKeyCapsGerman (PST1) Author: RoadRunner Computing (Elizabeth A. Swoope), 504-928-0780 Version: 2.0 (07-24-94) Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus fonts; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RR-GP2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:DTPFORUM forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 76436,2426 for assistance). SWREG#: 2730 Download size: 85k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete 2-D German PC keycaps (RRKeyCapsGerman) and sampler containing mixture of RRKeyLetters and RRWinSymbols for use in PC docs. Designed by doc writer. Readable at body text sizes, mnemonic and easy to use. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 107 Product: RRMacCaps & RRKeySampler (PST1) Author: RoadRunner Computing (Elizabeth A. Swoope), 504-928-0780 Version: 2.0 (07-24-94) Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus fonts; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RR-MP2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:DTPFORUM forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 76436,2426 for assistance). SWREG#: 2728 Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete 2-D Mac keycaps (RRMacCaps) and sampler containing mixture of RRKeyLetters and RRWinSymbols for use in PC docs. Designed by doc writer. Readable at body text sizes, mnemonic and easy to use. 2.5.7.2 TrueType fonts Product: CJNFonts Truetype & Postscript fonts. See full description on page 106. Product: RISS Font Pak #1 Author: Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc., 401-767-3106 Version: 1.3 (02-25-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus fonts; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: RISSFP1.ZIP on BBSs (call 401-767-3931 to download it at no charge); RISSF1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:RISS forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72662,463 for assistance). Download size: 299k (about 22 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A collection of five decorative, specialty TrueType Fonts for Windows 3.1. These are highly ornamental, original, exciting fonts guaranteed to spruce up any document! Great for headlines, and body text alike. Comes complete with fully automated installation system - just run SETUP and everything is done for you - it runs on "autopilot" and couldn't be easier! Includes comprehensive documentation. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 108 Product: RRKeyCaps & RRKeySampler (PST1) Author: RoadRunner Computing (Elizabeth A. Swoope), 504-928-0780 Version: 2.0 (07-24-94) Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus fonts; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RR-PP2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:DTPFORUM forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 76436,2426 for assistance). SWREG#: 2726 Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete 2-D PC keycaps (RRKeyCaps) and sampler containing mixture of RRKeyLetters and RRWinSymbols for use in PC docs. Designed by doc writer. Readable at body text sizes, mnemonic and easy to use. Product: RRKeyCaps & RRKeySampler (TT) Author: RoadRunner Computing (Elizabeth A. Swoope), 504-928-0780 Version: 2.0 (07-24-94) Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus fonts; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RR-PT2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:DTPFORUM forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 76436,2426 for assistance). SWREG#: 2725 Download size: 70k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete 2-D PC keycaps (RRKeyCaps) and sampler containing mixture of RRKeyLetters and RRWinSymbols for use in PC docs. Designed by doc writer. Readable at body text sizes, mnemonic and easy to use. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 109 Product: RRKeyCapsGerman (TT) Author: RoadRunner Computing (Elizabeth A. Swoope), 504-928-0780 Version: 2.0 (07-24-94) Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus fonts; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RR-GT2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:DTPFORUM forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 76436,2426 for assistance). SWREG#: 2729 Download size: 60k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete 2-D German PC keycaps (RRKeyCapsGerman) and sampler containing mixture of RRKeyLetters and RRWinSymbols for use in PC docs. Designed by doc writer. Readable at body text sizes, mnemonic and easy to use. Product: RRMacCaps & RRKeySampler (TT) Author: RoadRunner Computing (Elizabeth A. Swoope), 504-928-0780 Version: 2.0 (07-24-94) Registration fee: $49.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus fonts; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RR-MT2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:DTPFORUM forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 76436,2426 for assistance). SWREG#: 2727 Download size: 70k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete 2-D Mac keycaps (RRMacCaps) and sampler containing mixture of RRKeyLetters and RRWinSymbols for use in PC docs. Designed by doc writer. Readable at body text sizes, mnemonic and easy to use. 2.5.8 Other Product: CD-QUICK Cache Small TSR makes your CD-ROM drive fast! See full description on page 72. Product: CTS Serial Port Utilities Serial port diagnositic and control utilities. See full description on page 71. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 110 Product: HandyDOS Author: Abri Technologies, Inc. Version: 1.6 (10-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 100k RAM. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $1.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDOS.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72345,1623 for assistance). Download size: 20k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Twelve handy, well written DOS utilities for: file handling (moving-deleting files & directories, WYSIWYG attribute changing, etc.); batch programming (pop-up windows, cursor moving, colour/sound); a stay-in-dos menu system; and a versatile video & cursor checking/setting utility. A good demo batch included. Product: MEG SYSTEM INFO GRAPHS PIE 3-D Author: Jim Tolliver, 203-322-0298 Version: 3.5 (07-30-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 4.0 or better. 1024k RAM; VGA monitor. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MEG.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCHW forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 74213,163 for assistance); MEG.ZIP on GEnie in PC forum LIBrary 0. SWREG#: 2259 PsL#: 11261 Download size: 66k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Simplifies your PC space for any disk (floppy, hard, network), shows space as large easy-to-read pie and 3D graphs. Complete space information is shown in megabytes. You will see 10 Meg Free instead of xxx bytes. %Free, free, used and total. CPU identified (including Pentium) and speed tested to .01 Mhz. Mouse click to advance to next drive or use autoscan. System info includes CD-ROM, extended memory, DOS and Windows versions. Five built in screen savers. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 111 2.6 Desktop utilities Product: Keyboard Express Windows Keyboard Macro. See full description on page 97. Product: Kidproof for Windows Author: Applied Softworks Inc., 408-554-1010 Version: 1.0 (08-16-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4000k RAM. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $17.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: KIDPRO01.ZIP on BBSs (call 800-426-3425 to download it at no charge); KIDPRO01.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 74131,2630 for assistance). SWREG#: 7094 Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An application for kids and parents. It allows you, the parent, to protect your programs when your child is using your PC. When you launch it, you are starting a mini-desktop. You add programs that you want your child to launch. When your child launches programs, the real desktop, your own, is safe and secure. Your child will not be able to access anything outside of Kidproof. Product: New Menus for Windows X-Win/Win4 like shell and desktop enhancement. See full description on page 152. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 112 Product: PCDESK Author: Robert Lindsay Wells, 813-447-0604 Version: 5.6 (01-17-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; EGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse; Epson printer; math coprocessor. Registration fee: $19.00 (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month limited return policy; bonus utilities. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: PCDESK56.ZIP on BBSs; PCDESK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 102507,3113 for assistance). SWREG#: 9181 Download size: 179k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A versatile program that generates monthly calendars and a Weekly Planner to which you can add memo notes. Also generates yearly calendars, and displays an analog clock. Includes an address book data base, a DOS file manager and an ASCII text editor. Mouse supported. Comes with on-line instructions. Product: q&dBase for Windows Database creation and maintenance program. See full description on page 226. Product: SensuVoX I WAV sets to give your PC a Sensual Voice. See full description on page 165. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 113 Product: Silver Wolf Desktop Author: Silver Wolf Software Version: 1.2 (12-15-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $39.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of BBS, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: SWD12.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-376-9240 to download it at no charge); SWD12.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 71441,1637 for assistance). SWREG#: 4130 Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Brings the true, proven, folder/document look & feel to Windows 3.1! SWDesktop gives you long filename, trascan(delayed) and immediate delete, icon and text file/directory views, a file finder, history of recently used files/programs, zip file access, full drag/drop between apps, file aliases, and more! Add your favorite apps on a convenient drop-down menu for quick access. Easy to install and use. Upgrade your Windows without expensive hardware changes. Product: WinAlter Alter file date, time, & attribs in Windows. See full description on page 28. Product: WinCap+ Powerful Windows(3.1) screen capture utility. See full description on page 507. Product: Winvelope Envelope printing utility for Windows. See full description on page 83. 2.6.1 Multi-function Product: ABcmd Handy, easy to use, Windows command line. See full description on page 90. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 114 Product: AMF Daily Planner & P.I.M. Author: AMF (Andrew M. Freeman) Version: 6.0 (06-01-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $29.95 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WPIM32.ZIP on BBSs; WPIM32.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WUGNET forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 74250,1700 for assistance). SWREG#: 3409 PsL#: 11789 Download size: 2650k (about 197 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This PIM is the easiest by far to use. Calendar and daily planner/to-do list to the year 9000! Full desktop editor which allows saves and openings. Phone book and address books store up to 30,000 entries in a Rolodex look-alike dialog. No clutter. Easy to use. Full drag & drop interface. Drag & drop scheduling. Up to 64k data per day. Set up to 1440 alarms per day. Automated dialing, WinFaxing, Mail Merges, scheduling, envelope printing, business letter creation, and more! Now with CallerID. Product: Around The House Complete personal/home information manager. See full description on page 133. Product: Button Manager for Windows Icon-driven Windows application launcher. See full description on page 159. Product: clySmic Win32 Utilities Author: clySmic Software Version: 2.00 (11-15-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows NT 3.5 or better. March 1993 beta (or later) of Windows NT. Registration fee: $14.95 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 2-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CLYSUTIL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINNT forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 76156,164 for assistance). SWREG#: 442 Download size: 154k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Win32 Utilities for Win95, NT, Win32s. Native Win32 utilities: PaperDrop (d'n'd wallpaper changer), ExeType (d'n'd EXE info util to keep track of all the kinds of EXEs that now exist), analog clock, controllable Random Wallpaper, File Manager Add- Chapter 2, "Utilities" 115 On (lots of features, has toolbar buttons), System Info, GeneralDrop (make any prog d'n'd). Product: Contact-Lens! Extremely fast contact manager/PIM. See full description on page 134. Product: Day By Day Scheduler, diary, task manager with password. See full description on page 135. Product: GTI Desktop+ Author: GTI Ltd, +44-973-829351 Version: 1.2 (10-11-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Mouse; sound card. Registration fee: $40.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited mail support; bonus data; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; GTIDSK12.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINAV forum LIBrary 20 (or contact userID 100661,763 for assistance). SWREG#: 6928 Download size: 1369k (about 102 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A set of integrated utils includes screen savers, randomizer, animated wallpaper, random wallpaper changer, custom cursors and a random startup/exit sound changer. Shareware version includes "Slide Show", a screen saver which allows you to turn your favourite bitmap (or series of bitmaps) into a unique personal screen saver. Also included "Classic Planes" photo realistic scr saver. Also includes support for standard .SCR screen savers. Product: Little Black Book Autodialer/'rolodex' program. See full description on page 126. Product: Safe Program Lock files in a software safe - Email secure. See full description on page 34. Product: SmilerShell Windows cmdline, control center, launcher. See full description on page 171. Product: Visual Calendar Planner A desktop planner similar to office planner. See full description on page 143. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 116 Product: WinDatCon Author: Vogel Scientific Software Version: 2.0 (04-18-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. EGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of CompuServe, mail support; 3-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 6-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WDC20.ZIP on BBSs; WDC20.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 71302,3436 for assistance). SWREG#: 2492 Download size: 350k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows data conversion program for acceleration, angle, area, energy, length, power, pressure, speed, temperature, time, volume and weight. Has many unique features including pop-up unit definitions, a leap year option, graphical angle display, calculation of boiling points at specified pressures, density calculations, and lists of SI prefixes and over 200 boiling points and densities. A valuable tool for scientists and students. Product: XFile Author: Phase 33 Digital, Inc. Version: 2.00 (03-15-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $18.95 Registration benefits: 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. May upgrade to Pro version rather than wait for next release. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; XFILE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 73740,2412 for assistance). SWREG#: 5242 PsL#: 11955 Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Low profile multifunctional desktop utility for Windows 3.1. Features include drag-n-drop file/directory deletion, multi- drive file finder, program launcher, timed program execution, unlimited alarms, system resource monitor, free memory monitor, quick Windows exit, and general system information. Optionally displays date, time, resources, and free memory. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 117 Product: ZiPaper Wallpaper changer uses PKZip to save space. See full description on page 41. 2.6.2 Calculators See also: Spreadsheet applications; Mathematics; Finances, Financial calculators; Business, Business utilities, Weights & measurements. Product: CALC_JNC Author: James N. Cox, 215-538-7363 Version: 9.51 (02-20-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 58k RAM. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; 2-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). 12-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: CALJNC95.SDN on BBSs (call 215-721-7039 to download it at no charge); CALJNC.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCPROG forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 76665,3443 for assistance); CALJNC.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID J.COX32 for assistance). SWREG#: 187 PsL#: 10738 Download size: 64k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Automatic conversions between decimal, hex, octal and binary. Logical operations supported: not, and, nand, or, xor, nor, neg, rol, ror, modulus. Entry of complex floating point calculations supported. Logarithms, sin, cos, tan, hyperbolas, time, fixed, decimal, pi, roots, factorials, and much more. Other features: * Load as a TSR * Displayable memories * Colors * Moveable anywhere on screen * On-line help * Printer support * Interactive manual Product: Convert It!(tm) SE Versatile unit of measure converter. See full description on page 318. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 118 Product: FeeRate for Windows Author: Tesserax Information Systems, 714.841.0616 Version: 1.2 (10-19-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. EGA monitor. VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $5.00 (add $2.95 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 6-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. Download size: 25k (about two minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A professional's fee calculator. Using it, you can find the hourly amount to charge clients in order to obtain a desired yearly salary. Easy to use, just enter a few values and then click on the "Calculate Fee" button to have FeeRate provide you with an hourly fee rate. Product: Home Refinancing Compute time value savings from refinancing. See full description on page 328. Product: Judy's TenKey Author: Judy's Applications (Daniel E. Stickel), 408-244-0744 Version: 3.0 (10-20-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $2.95 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $2.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; discounts on other products. Look for: 10KEY30.ZIP on BBSs; 10KEY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHA forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 70574,2247 for assistance). Download size: 188k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Powerful Windows calculator with nearly every feature imaginable, including ascrolling tape you can save, print, resize, and even edit (causing the tape to automatically recalculate); selectable syntax (normal, RPN, or tenkey adding machine); financial dialogs; customizable display; keep on top option; "Tip of the Day", and much more. You will never go back to the default Windows calculator. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 119 2.6.3 Calendars Product: Above & Beyond PIM for planning, managing your time. See full description on page 133. Product: Ample Notice Author: Granny's Old-Fashioned Software, 704-264-6906 Version: 3.00 (07-12-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual, master disks, future update, support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; AN300.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 73577,230 for assistance). Download size: 192k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An appointments calendar/alarm clock package that can help organize your life. 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), and many other date patterns. Appointments automatically set a 'pop-up alarm clock'. Printouts can be obtained in many styles for reference away from your computer. Mouse support, help, menus, and customization. Product: BirthdayMinder Author: Saturday*s Child (Froma Bessel), 516-671-3861 Version: 1.0 (03-21-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4000k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Bag of birthday goodies incl. balloons and party favors. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BDMIND.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:OAFORUM forum LIBrary 23 (or contact userID 72550,2752 for assistance). SWREG#: 10531 Download size: 1500k (about 112 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: If you've ever been embarrassed by forgetting someone's birthday or anniversary, you can now be reminded of upcoming events every time you boot Windows. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 120 Select the amount of advance notice you want and BirthdayMinder(tm) will alert you... and remember to alert you in years to come as well. Fun program also shows celebrity birthdays (claim them as your friends; after all, they're on your list!) and ways in which each day is celebrated around the world. Product: clySmic Lunar Almanack Moon's phase/place/times. See full description on page 511. Product: Contact-Lens! Extremely fast contact manager/PIM. See full description on page 134. Product: DARN! Don't Forget! Events Reminder for Windows. See full description on page 135. Product: Dear Diary Diary/daily journal. See full description on page 146. Product: Early Bird Early Bird. See full description on page 144. Product: Family Calendar for Windows Author: Command Line Software (Douglas East), 970-667-4566 Version: 1.30 (04-18-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 640k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 12-month bound calendar using your data. Look for: FAMCAL13.ZI on BBSs (call 970-663-5507 to download it at no charge); FAMCAL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 72673,357 for assistance). SWREG#: 4198 PsL#: 11735 Download size: 232k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Prints family oriented professional quality wall calendars. Give calendars as annual gifts to family and friends. Make $$$ yourself printing calendars for others. Also prints unique (purse or pocket) "shopping list". Supports International date formats and A4 paper size. Prints formatted and sorted events list and blank data collection sheets. Supports laser and other graphic printers, including most dot matrix printers. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 121 Product: Family Scheduler Author: Madrigal Soft Tools Inc., 604-920-3910 Version: 1.1 (09-24-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $19.00 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; FSCH1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 75357,1100 for assistance). SWREG#: 6525 PsL#: 14220 Download size: 537k (about 40 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Helps families stay organized and aware of each other's activities and events. It merges the schedules of household members to create shared or individual calendars that cover everyone, one person, or some of the family. Calendars can be for a day, a week, or a user defined period. Browse them on screen or print them out. Schedule repeating events with one entry, even those that occur irregularly. Schedule several people at once. Automatically checks for conflicts with schedules and special days. Product: IPIN PhotoCalendar Schedule your works with personalized photos. See full description on page 139. Product: Lunar Taskbar Almanack Author: clySmic Software Version: 1.20 (11-30-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 95 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $9.95 Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LUNABAR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 76156,164 for assistance). SWREG#: 4090 Download size: 402k (about 30 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An accurate Lunar Almanack for Win95's Taskbar. Places an icon in Windows 95's taskbar displaying the current moon phase and age. Click to open a full lunar almanack displaying lunar phase; rising, southing, and setting times, the constellation & signe of the moon, & more. Full Win95 install/uninstall. Product: Mayan Calendar Converts Mayan/modern calendar dates. See full description on page 529. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 122 Product: Open Menu Flexible fast general purpose menu program. See full description on page 152. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar TSR. See full description on page 140. Product: Personal Schedule Author: Will Baldwin, 417-626-9109 Version: 1.02 (04-20-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Mouse; math coprocessor. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: PRSCD102.ZIP on BBSs. SWREG#: 5471 Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Calendar/schedule/project manager. Personal Schedule manages personal, family, group, and project calendar schedules, reminding when tasks are due, and automatically calculating due dates for recurring tasks. It features both Interactive and Batch modes. In batch mode (i.e. Autoexec.bat), it will scan your schedule and pop up a window if it finds a current uncompleted task. Ideal for work or home. No limit on # of schedules that can be created. Pull-down menus, dialog boxes, mouse control. Product: TC's Personal Data Manager Keep track of addresses and phone numbers. See full description on page 143. Product: TC's Toolbox Ten Windows programs, view files & lots more! See full description on page 51. Product: Visual Calendar Planner A desktop planner similar to office planner. See full description on page 143. Product: x-CAL3 Network calendar system. See full description on page 364. Product: Yellow Sticky for Windows 4.5 Windows reminder program. See full description on page 145. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 123 2.6.4 Clocks Product: Clickometer Author: Sapphire Software Inc., 808-395-5587 Version: 1.1 (11-29-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; discounts on upgrades. Look for: CLKMTR11.ZIP on BBSs; CLKMTR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71223,3653 for assistance). SWREG#: 3941 PsL#: 11694 Download size: 86k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Knowing when to take a break may help to reduce repetitive- strain injuries (RSI). This utility counts keystrokes, mouse clicks, and tracks mouse movement. It issues warning notices when activity thresholds are exceeded. Real-time counters are displayed like odometers. Reports show profiles of user input activity. On-line help provided. Dynamic Link Library can be used by your own programs. Product: clySmic Win32 Utilities Utils 4 Win32: clocks, wallpaper, recycler. See full description on page 114. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar TSR. See full description on page 140. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 124 Product: PictureClock Author: Tay-Jee Software Corporation (Chuck Steenburgh), 540-464-4310 Version: 1.00 (10-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse; Epson printer; sound card. Registration fee: $14.95 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: PICCLK??.ZIP on BBSs; PICCLK10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:ASPCD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72330,1776 for assistance). SWREG#: 8461 Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Windows floating alarm clock & drag-and-drop graphics file viewer. Replacement for Windows clock with handy graphics viewing capabilities. Can also preview .WAV files. Convenient "quick hide" feature means clock never gets in your way. Registered version features customizable alarm sound and ability to print halftoned graphic images. Product: SmilerShell Windows cmdline, control center, launcher. See full description on page 171. Product: Visual Calendar Planner A desktop planner similar to office planner. See full description on page 143. Product: World Clock Author: Hard-Drive Software, +44-O1963-351470 Version: 2.1 (04-08-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. EGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: L-6.00 (add L-2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: WRLDC21.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 31k (about three minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Displays local time as well as two international times of your choice, all three of which can be very easily changed, with virtually instant readout. If two international times are not enough, multiple instances of the program can be started to Chapter 2, "Utilities" 125 provide as many as you like, and will stay on top of all other applications if requ'd. An easy method of setting the system clock and date is also provided, and the current date is shown in the title bar. There is also an alarm facility. Product: XFile Multifunction desktop utility for Windows. See full description on page 116. 2.6.4.1 Precision timers Product: TC's Toolbox Ten Windows programs, view files & lots more! See full description on page 51. 2.6.5 Phone dialers See also: Communications, Call logging & analysis. Product: Above & Beyond PIM for planning, managing your time. See full description on page 133. Product: Contact Browser Author: Moore Software Solutions (Ric Moore), 619-672-1479 Version: 2.5b (08-25-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 2048k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; XMS memory. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Hayes-compatible modem; Mouse; Epson printer. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $15.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 3-month limited return policy; site license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PHONE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID 72774,3705 for assistance). SWREG#: 5066 Download size: 1277k (about 95 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Can be used at home or for business. Includes fields for names, addresses, six phone numbers, special dates, E-Mail ID's, and comments. Uses categories for grouping contacts for reports and label printing. Unlimited number of entries, automatically sorted. Searching, modem dialing, full featured customizable reports and label printing, import/export, call histories, OLE 2.0 and E-Mail capabilities. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 126 Product: Easydial Author: Patri-Soft (Norm Patriquin), 909-352-2820 Version: 4.5 (01-22-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk; Modem. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of BBS support. 1-month return policy. Look for: ED45.ZIP on BBSs (call 909-352-2825 to download it at no charge); ED45.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCCOM forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 76347,2477 for assistance); ED45.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC-615 forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID PATRISOFT for assistance). Download size: 74k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Dial your phone with your modem quickly and easily. Quick to master; one of the best dialers available. You may log and time calls, make difficult credit card calls, and even ignore a certain area code. Great for turning call forwarding on/off, contacting pagers and more! The dialer that you have been looking for! Product: Folders Personal information manager network email. See full description on page 138. Product: HDM - Hard Disk Menu DOS menu & security system, network support. See full description on page 151. Product: Link Connects program to callback service. See full description on page 356. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 127 Product: Little Black Book Author: Q&D Software Development (Dave Verschleiser), 201-635-1824 Version: 3.0 (10-25-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: Modem; Mouse. Registration fee: $19.00 (add $3.95 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: LBB.ZIP on BBSs (call 201-886-8048 to download it at no charge); LBB.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 76336,3271 for assistance). SWREG#: 3202 PsL#: 11661 Download size: 720k (about 54 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A popular favorite. It allows users to store names, addresses, phone numbers, and up to 64K of notes per record. Includes print and print-preview features as well as a full-featured on- line context sensitive Windows help system. Also has an intuitive toolbar interface in addition to the standard menu structure interface. Data is created in MS-Access 2.0 format for easy portability to other popular applications. Product: Money Organizer Manages unlimited number of accounts, budget. See full description on page 334. Product: NAMEBASE Name/address/notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 290. Product: PCFDial Author: Barn Owl Software, 618-632-7345 Version: 1.05 (05-26-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 7k RAM; Hard disk; Hayes- compatible modem. Registration fee: $19.00 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: PCFD-105.ZIP on BBSs (call 618-632-2339 to download it at no charge); PCFDIL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 74017,1344 for assistance); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 128 PCFD-103.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID R.ROSENBERGE for assistance). SWREG#: 835 PsL#: 10362 Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1991 winner, Public Brand Software contests for useful programs. Description: 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: TC's Toolbox Ten Windows programs, view files & lots more! See full description on page 51. 2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs Product: THE CALLING TREE Calling tree database manager. See full description on page 299. Product: FF Business Cards Author: M & R Technologies, Inc., 407-951-2268 Version: 1.0 (12-08-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse. Laser printer capable of single-sheet feeds. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: FFBCRD.ZIP on BBSs; FFBCRD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 72103,505 for assistance). Download size: 349k (about 26 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Features a "drag and drop" interface allowing you to create stunning business and rotary (rolodex) cards and then print them on your printer. You can place text, pictures, lines and rectangles. Use all your fonts and bitmaps! Links to Paintbrush to edit/create picture images. Many examples included to get you started quickly. Use it to print coupons, appointment cards, tickets, anything you would want to print on a card! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 129 Product: IPIN PhotoCalendar Schedule your works with personalized photos. See full description on page 139. Product: ListBuilder Contact manager for building a Network. See full description on page 140. Product: PopDBF 4k TSR for "instant access to X-Base files" See full description on page 234. Product: PSA Cards for Windows 3.1 An easy to use personal information manager. See full description on page 141. Product: PSA Cards for Windows 95/NT An easy to use personal information manager. See full description on page 142. Product: Rolodeck Author: Henning Associates (Michael R. Henning), 804-295-0554 Version: 1.0 (05-03-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 70k RAM. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $8.00 (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, mail support; lifetime return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ROLO10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHAR forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72176,2507 for assistance). Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Puts your desktop rolodex into Windows. Alphabet bar allows quick access through out your file. Page curls allow changing pages by clicking the mouse. Product: TC's Personal Data Manager Keep track of addresses and phone numbers. See full description on page 143. Product: x-CON3 Network contacts management system. See full description on page 364. Product: x-FONE3 Network phone directory system. See full description on page 365. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 130 Product: x-FONE4 Network phone directory system for Windows. See full description on page 366. 2.6.6 Alarms Product: Above & Beyond PIM for planning, managing your time. See full description on page 133. Product: Ample Notice Very flexible appointment scheduler/alarm. See full description on page 119. Product: Clickometer Warns when keybd/mouse activity exceed limits. See full description on page 123. Product: Early Bird Early Bird. See full description on page 144. Product: IPIN PhotoCalendar Schedule your works with personalized photos. See full description on page 139. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar TSR. See full description on page 140. Product: PSA Cards for Windows 3.1 An easy to use personal information manager. See full description on page 141. Product: PSA Cards for Windows 95/NT An easy to use personal information manager. See full description on page 142. Product: World Clock Displays multiple time zones on your desktop. See full description on page 124. Product: XFile Multifunction desktop utility for Windows. See full description on page 116. 2.6.7 Notepads Product: BOXER/DOS Text Editor Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description on page 175. Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description on page 176. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 131 Product: BusinessCards for Windows Free form database for Windows. See full description on page 134. Product: ClipMate for Windows Clipboard utility - holds multiple items. See full description on page 167. Product: CODE-A-LINE Outline processor, text editor, printing util. See full description on page 182. Product: Contact-Lens! Extremely fast contact manager/PIM. See full description on page 134. Product: HOLD-ANYTHING! Keeps track of any kind of data very easily! See full description on page 229. Product: MEGA EDIT Editor for Windows Text editor for large files. See full description on page 178. Product: Postit for Windows Author: Henning Associates (Michael R. Henning), 804-295-0554 Version: 3.04 (04-30-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $11.95 (add $2.95 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, mail support; lifetime return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; POSTIT30.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72176,2507 for assistance). Download size: 70k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows 3.1 popup note pad for making quick notes. Now has more of a Windows touch and feel with variable size page and note size. Includes a speed bar. Does not require the user to load or store files and is capable of 10 pages with up to 32000 characters each. This is the computer version of the yellow sticky notes all over your desk. Many other features. Product: Rolodeck A Windows based business card file. See full description on page 129. Product: TC's Personal Data Manager Keep track of addresses and phone numbers. See full description on page 143. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 132 Product: TC's Toolbox Ten Windows programs, view files & lots more! See full description on page 51. Product: WinJottr Author: Open Windows (Richard W. Bryant), 719-531-0403 Version: 1.0 (04-10-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 512k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $9.95 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 6 months of CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: JOTTR_10.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at no charge); JOTTR.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 18 (or contact userID 75236,3243 for assistance). Download size: 94k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Different! Designed exclusivesly to streamline your notetaking. Easy to use; position anywhere - uses less than 10% of an SVGA screen. Short-cut keys for DateStamp functions and all standard Windows edit commands. AutoSave and AlwaysOnTop capabilities make this the ideal desktop companion for the busy computer user. Searchable, 30k capacity is ideal for holding a month or more of that important random data. 2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) Product: 2DO Personal Task Manager Author: William Anderson Consulting, 206-828-3675 Version: 1.2 (06-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Hayes-compatible modem; Mouse; sound card. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; 2DOV12.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID 71662,545 for assistance). SWREG#: 1313 PsL#: 10948 Download size: 413k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A personal task manager for Windows, allowing you to organize, schedule, and view your To Do List of tasks through a robust drag and drop interface. Works with tasks, not times, so it Chapter 2, "Utilities" 133 works more the way you do. Windows Sources says it "provides users with task-management solutions that are unequaled by any commercial PIM I've seen". Software Creations calls it a "powerful PIM, with considerable depth, and the interface is intuitive and user friendly." Product: Above & Beyond Author: 1Soft Corp., 707-987-0256 Version: 3.1 (06-09-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $99.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: ABOVE31.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-987-9580 to download it at no charge); AB.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 12 (or contact userID 71240,1625 for assistance); AB.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. SWREG#: 405 Download size: 270k (about 20 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1994 winner, Shareware Industry Awards. Description: A powerful Windows PIM for managing your busy schedule. Its unique dynamic scheduling makes planning your work and staying organized quick and easy. Daily, weekly and monthly views. Handles all types of recurring items. Timers, pop-up calendars, alarms, etc. All completed items are logged. There's a contact manager for addresses and phone numbers with auto-dialing and notes space. You can even schedule programs to execute automatically. Built-in LAN support for group scheduling. Product: Around The House Author: RMH Computer Services (Richard Holler), 317-782-9903 Version: 2.02 (06-26-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 512k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: ATH202.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ATH.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 73567,1547 for assistance). SWREG#: 1594 Download size: 420k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete household information manager. Maintain names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, Christmas card lists, etc. Print mailing labels from database. Track home inventory, Chapter 2, "Utilities" 134 model/serial numbers, location, value. Keep notes, from recipes to a personal diary. Track auto repair and maintenance. Shows income, expenses, and "what's left". Many pre-defined reports; allows user-defined reports. Has an appointment calendar and basic "word processor" for mail-merge letters. Context- sensitive help. Product: BusinessCards for Windows Author: Michael Dvorkin, 415-588-6215 Version: v2.01 (05-10-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 1k RAM; VGA monitor. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BCARD*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 73773,2527 for assistance). SWREG#: 2483 PsL#: 11305 Download size: 140k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Powerful, compact and easy to use free form database program for Windows. There are no predefined forms or record layouts - you decide how to store and present data. Elegant folio like user interface with tabs and flipping pages. Reads/writes Windows Cardfile files. Data exchange with most personal databases Guaranteed to put you into productivity within minutes! Product: Contact Browser Contact manger/phone dialer. See full description on page 125. Product: Contact-Lens! Author: Kruse Control Software, 201-670-0677 Version: 2.3 (04-15-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.2 or better. 450k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; HP LaserJet printer; Mouse. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 135 disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70324,1034 for assistance). PsL#: 11026 Download size: 410k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Fast Personal Information Manager (PIM) runs under DOS/Windows, icon included: 7 screens/contact, 22 search fields, context- sensitive help windows & online manual, flexible import/export program. Product: DARN! Don't Forget! Author: EmmaSoft Software Company, Inc., 607-533-4685 Version: 4.00 (05-31-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. Registration fee: $39.95 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; bonus utilities; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: DARNW40.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); DARNW40.ZI on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 71333,1577 for assistance). Download size: 463k (about 35 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Did you forget the Boss's birthday? Your Mom's anniversary? Darn! reminds you of all your important events every day. You set it for the number of days to look ahead so you'll have plenty of time to buy gifts and cards. Handles 7 kinds of events including annual, monthly, bi-monthly, weekly, every- other-weekly, x day of y month, and appointments. Includes a special holiday data base and recommends anniversary gifts. Prints the events list. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 136 Product: Day By Day Author: Q&D Software Development (Dave Verschleiser), 201-635-1824 Version: 1.3 (05-05-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 4000k RAM; Hard disk; Mouse; XMS memory; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $3.95 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: DBD13.ZIP on BBSs; DBD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINAPD forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 76336,3271 for assistance). SWREG#: 3923 PsL#: 11688 Download size: 700k (about 52 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A full featured PIM, including scheduler, task list manager, and diary sections. All data is password protected. Create master task list to allow for easy entry of recurring tasks and default scheduling on a weekly basis. Diary section includes text search feature, allowing you to view all journal entries pertaining to specific person, place, event, etc., and allows for up to 64k of notes per day. Includes full on-line, context sensitive Windows Help system. Product: DayLog Author: C & E Associates (Edward J. Panner) Version: 3.0 (05-30-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 300k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; Epson printer. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DAYLOG.ZIP on CompuServe in ASP:CIS forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 300k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A program to list different types of reminders in time and date order. They may be Onetime, annual, monthly or weekly. Weekly reminders are updated to same day next week, monthly reminders to same week & day of next month. Annual reminders to same date in following year. One time reminders are cancelled when their date is passed. One displayed reminder and three hidden reminders are maintained. Reminders are automatically resequenced. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 137 Product: DayMaster Author: Unicorn Software Limited (Charles P. Schell IV), 816-429-3558 Version: 4.10 (09-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 330k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: DAYM410.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DAYMST.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 79 Download size: 304k (about 23 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 3000 historical events and 1000 quotes. Also BBS option. Product: DayMaster For Windows Author: Unicorn Software Limited (Charles P. Schell IV), 816-429-3558 Version: 2.10 (12-19-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 330k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 138 Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Printed Manual, Disk Of Images. Look for: DAYMW210.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); DAY4W.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:UNICORN forum LIBrary 18 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 6767 Download size: 790k (about 59 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 start up or any other time user activate the program. The permanent data file contains over 3000 historical events and 1000 quotes. Product: Family Scheduler Helps keep busy families organized. See full description on page 120. Product: Folders Author: Target Software (Robert Brinegar), +81-3-3207-4553 Version: 2.0 (03-22-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. SVGA monitor; Hayes-compatible modem; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: Network (LAN); XMS memory. Registration fee: $38.00 (add $10.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 6-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: FOLDERS.ZIP on BBSs; FOLDERS.ZIP on GEnie in 1212 forum LIBrary 0. SWREG#: 4013 PsL#: 14097 Download size: 1000k (about 74 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A powerful method to keep track of both your personal and business information. You can keep an unlimited amount of information(address', personal information, notes, etc.). You can also connect to your network and send email to your associates. Comes with image viewer that allows you to view documents as you talk on the phone. Send faxes with Winfax. Find you appointments and clients easily with a power search method. Print out you records and appointments with custom prints. Product: From Diapers To Diplomas An electronic 'Baby Book'. See full description on page 556. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 139 Product: HOLD-ANYTHING! Keeps track of any kind of data very easily! See full description on page 229. Product: Infothek Information Manager Author: Informatik Inc., 610.640.0339 Version: 1.50 (12-15-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $49.00 (add $3.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; INFOTK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 8 (or contact userID 76534,1166 for assistance). SWREG#: 6790 Download size: 905k (about 67 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete Information Manager for business and personal use. Popular relational database engine. Easy-to-use, intuitive, powerful SQL-based query method. Databases can be created and restructured in minutes. Cross-tabs, graphs, reports, labels, merge, Code39 bar codes, POSTNET, import, export. Product: IPIN PhotoCalendar Author: Telnet Computer Consultant, 714-651-9931 Version: 1.5 (12-01-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Hayes- compatible modem; Mouse; Epson printer. 256-color monitor or better. Strongly recommended: SVGA monitor. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; IPINC15.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 71344,3244 for assistance). SWREG#: 5976 PsL#: 14312 Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A great and entertaining way to manage your personal or work schedule while displaying your favorite graphic images (BMP, GIF or even JPEG). Create great wall calendars using your love Chapter 2, "Utilities" 140 one's portrait with any Windows 3.1 supported printers. Features: * Varieties of calendar display and print out * Schedule your days work with alarm capability * Address book with phone dialing capability * Slide show of your photos Easy setup Product: ListBuilder Author: Younkin Enterprises, 609-262-1097 Version: 1.1 (06-27-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.0 or better. 4000k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: Modem. Registration fee: $29.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; bonus utilities; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; LISTBLD1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WORK forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72074,1611 for assistance). SWREG#: 5753 PsL#: 11994 Download size: 500k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Easy-to-use Contact Manager that can be customized to your "networking" needs. Ready to use, just add your contacts! Standard features: Demographic info, directions (to home/work), speed dial, calendar, personalized drop-down boxes, reports & labels. Special features: customize your lists into catagories you setup. Also, build a large list of names by "brainstorming" to associate names / places / occupations with people you know. Product: Little Black Book Autodialer/'rolodex' program. See full description on page 126. Product: Money Organizer Manages unlimited number of accounts, budget. See full description on page 334. Product: NAMEBASE Name/address/notes database w/mouse support. See full description on page 290. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 141 Product: Personal Calendar (PC) Author: FunStuff Software (Paul Munoz-Colman), 703-435-1110 Version: 14.95 (01-21-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 6k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Operates with DOS 2.1 if not used as a TSR. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; EMS memory. Registration fee: $39.00 (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month limited return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: PCAL1495.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at no charge); PERCAL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 71141,1224 for assistance). SWREG#: 280 PsL#: 10115 Download size: 192k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 or purse. Keeps a historical diary. Warnings and alarms tell when events are pending or overdue. Flexible menu interface, runs under Windows 3 or 95 as normal program, or also under DOS as a stable environment-sensitive 6K TSR. Product: Personal Schedule Comprehensive calendar/schedule/proj mgr/PIM. See full description on page 122. Product: A Project/Event Planner Planner for projects, time-based activities. See full description on page 288. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 142 Product: PSA Cards for Windows 3.1 Author: PSA Software (William L. Rogers), 970-282-1298 Version: 2.7 (04-01-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4000k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PSACR27.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 72064,1437 for assistance). SWREG#: 4619 PsL#: 14333 Download size: 1089k (about 81 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A personal information manager that is simple and easy to use. The user interface is an on-screeen card file with tabs for dividers and cards. To access a divider or card, just click on it. Double click a card to edit it. As you add information, the card expands to accommdate the new information. The program has a large number of features, yet the user interface remains simple, uncluttered, and intuitive. Product: PSA Cards for Windows 95/NT Author: PSA Software (William L. Rogers), 970-282-1298 Version: 2.7 (04-01-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 95 or better. 8000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PSANT27.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 15 (or contact userID 72064,1437 for assistance). SWREG#: 4620 PsL#: 14333 Download size: 1143k (about 85 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A personal information manager that is simple and easy to use. The user interface is an on-screeen card file with tabs for dividers and cards. To access a divider or card, just click on it. Double click a card to edit it. As you add information, the card expands to accommdate the new information. The program has a large number of features, yet the user interface remains simple, uncluttered, and intuitive. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 143 Product: SeekWell Universal Query Author: Informatik Inc., 610.640.0339 Version: 1.10 (12-15-95) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $19.00 (add $3.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe support; 3-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SEEKWL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID 76534,1166 for assistance). SWREG#: 7307 Download size: 617k (about 46 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Complete Information Manager for business and personal use. Popular relational database engine. Easy-to-use, intuitive, powerful SQL-based query method. Databases can be created and restructured in minutes. Cross-tabs, graphs, reports, labels, merge, Code39 bar codes, POSTNET, import, export. Product: TC's Personal Data Manager Author: Specific Applications Software (Timothy W. Carlson), 612-722-9659 Version: 1.20 (02-17-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: EGA monitor; Modem. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $7.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $7.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PDM120.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 16 (or contact userID 76470,3424 for assistance). SWREG#: 4773 PsL#: 11839 Download size: 1036k (about 77 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Features full month display of Calendar with special events that you choose. Phone/Address book to keep your list of phone numbers, can be sorted by last name or company name. Phone Dialer dials numbers directly from the phone book using your modem. Call Timer is provided to time the length of your calls. To Do Lis helps keep track of important tasks. Note Pad is used to write notes & edit small text files. Almanac contains information such as measurement conversions & ZIP codes. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 144 Product: Visual Calendar Planner Author: Bok Nan Lo Version: 1.1 (02-10-94) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 1000k RAM. Registration fee: $19.95 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 6-month free upgrading allowed. 2 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. PsL#: 11042 Download size: 330k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1994 finalist, PC Magazine/Ziff-Davis Interactive Shareware Awards. Description: The easiest calendar planner program to use, virtually negligible learning curve. If you think you cannot handle a sophisticated PIM, try using this. A powerful, yet extremely easy to use calendar planner. Guaranteed to put you into productivity within minutes after using it. Complete and real 3D look that resembles a desktop planner found on most office desktop. Product: WhizNotes A text organizer & help generator for Windows. See full description on page 183. 2.6.9 Time management Product: Above & Beyond PIM for planning, managing your time. See full description on page 133. Product: Contact-Lens! Extremely fast contact manager/PIM. See full description on page 134. Product: Day By Day Scheduler, diary, task manager with password. See full description on page 135. Product: DayLog Maintain & update time and date reminders. See full description on page 136. Product: DELEGATOR for Windows For those manage or coordinate others. See full description on page 281. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 145 Product: Early Bird Author: Burnham Park Software, Inc., 312-922-6313 Version: 1.0f (03-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hard disk. Registration fee: $30.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: EBIRD10F.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-922-2839 to download it at no charge); EBIRD*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 17 (or contact userID 71532,3271 for assistance). SWREG#: 4941 PsL#: 11841 Download size: 178k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A home and business calendar/reminder program that is easy to use, flexible, and powerful. It features simple or complex reminder types, desktop calendar and scan modes, color pull- down and pop-up menus, and context sensitive on-line help. Product: Family Scheduler Helps keep busy families organized. See full description on page 120. Product: PC-TimeClock Computer usage time tracking and reporting. See full description on page 279. Product: Personal Calendar (PC) PIM appointment reminder, clock, calendar TSR. See full description on page 140. Product: Personal Schedule Comprehensive calendar/schedule/proj mgr/PIM. See full description on page 122. Product: A Project/Event Planner Planner for projects, time-based activities. See full description on page 288. Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) Front-end control for public PC access. See full description on page 279. Product: Red Hand Activity recorder, tracks unauthorised useage. See full description on page 162. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 146 Product: Yellow Sticky for Windows 4.5 Author: Henning Associates (Michael R. Henning), 804-295-0554 Version: 4.53 (04-22-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 150k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $2.95 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited tollfree 800# phone, mail support; lifetime return policy; runtime license; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; YLWSTK45.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72176,2507 for assistance). Download size: 90k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Not a scheduler or day planner but a program to help you organize your day and get tasks done that need to be done. Provides current and next month windows, a "To Do" list for today and for the scheduled date. When put in the StartUp group, it lets the user see what needs to be done when his/her computer is turned on. 2.6.10 Journal/diary programs Product: Ample Notice Very flexible appointment scheduler/alarm. See full description on page 119. Product: Day By Day Scheduler, diary, task manager with password. See full description on page 135. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 147 Product: Dear Diary Author: Q&D Software Development (Dave Verschleiser), 201-635-1824 Version: 3.0 (06-22-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $19.95 (add $3.95 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.95 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.95 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: DIARY30.ZIP on BBSs; DIARY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINAPD forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 76336,3271 for assistance). SWREG#: 3178 PsL#: 11664 Download size: 755k (about 56 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An innovative diary/daily journal program. It allows you to enter up to 64000 characters of notes per day. Includes text search feature enabling you to zero in on dates in which you entered information about specific people, events, etc. Includes full on-line context sensitive Windows help system. Data is stored in MS-Access 2.0 format for easy portability to other applications. Supports international date formats. Product: The Fish Expert Finds fishing techniques; log, library tools. See full description on page 546. Product: From Diapers To Diplomas An electronic 'Baby Book'. See full description on page 556. Product: HOLD-ANYTHING! Keeps track of any kind of data very easily! See full description on page 229. Product: LessonPlanZ Lesson planning made easy. See full description on page 448. Product: LessonPlanZ For Windows Lesson planning made easy. See full description on page 449. Product: My Life Diary and Journal for young & old alike. See full description on page 557. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 148 Product: OMNIDay Author: Unicorn Software Limited (Charles P. Schell IV), 816-429-3558 Version: 4.30 (10-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 330k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives. IBM Graphics printer. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer; Mouse. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. 99 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: ODAY430.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); ODAY.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 7 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 64 Download size: 371k (about 28 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A benchmark system for electronic diary programs! Allows up to 10 users, each with their own passcode. Optional encryption of the opus (up to 10,000 possibilities). The user names the opus and enters their own name as author. Automatic entry of text date line, entry can be up to 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. Includes diary keeping tips. Product: OMNIDay For Windows For recording your thoughts & memoirs. See full description on page 198. Product: WinJottr Instant access desktop notetaker. See full description on page 132. 2.7 Menu systems & file managers See also: Utilities, Security programs, System activity monitors, Computer usage monitors; Utilities, Security programs, Computer access security; Communications, Networks. 2.7.1 Menu systems Product: A Batch View Menus/msgs/info/utilities for DOS batch files. See full description on page 95. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 149 Product: BATUTIL Batch enhancement language. See full description on page 96. Product: clySmic Icon Bar Author: clySmic Software Version: 2.21 (01-04-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $24.95 (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 2-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CB221.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 76156,164 for assistance). SWREG#: 31 Download size: 440k (about 33 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Icon button bar program launcher. Features variable size buttons, nestable (tree-structured) sub-bars. Uses icons from EXE/DLL/ICOs. Can set colors, clicks to launch, vertical or horizontal bar, many other options. Has drag n' drop program launch, also a drag 'n' drop add-program-to-bar function. Shows correct icons for launched DOS programs. Has startup menu bar, full Windows help and install, much more! Product: DaMenu Author: Just-In-Time Computing Services (John C. Skurka), 607-539-6609 Version: 2.01 (06-04-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 314k RAM; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: DAMENU20.ZIP on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it at no charge); DMENU2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 73020,3205 for assistance); DAMENU20.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 325k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This program has come into its own as a `truely simple' DOS menu with features as: Submenu support, CD-ROM awareness, online help, online registration, file browser, control panel, application specific password protection, spacebar page advance, customizable screen saver/blanker & even a desktop Chapter 2, "Utilities" 150 calculator. Other features include full mouse support, password protection on `Exit to DOS' & menu mods, file preloading & 0k memory overhead. Product: DAYO MENU Author: TJS LAB, Inc., 407-291-3960 Version: 4.14+ (12-01-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 530k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard disk; HP LaserJet printer; Epson printer. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $20.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; LAN license; site license; bonus utilities; bonus data; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: DAYOME.EXE on BBSs (call 407-292-4921 to download it at no charge); DAYOME.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:ACCOUNTING forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 76367,1401 for assistance). Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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: DOS Menu Author: MicroFox Company (Jim Hass), 216-659-9489 Version: 2.21 (01-01-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 192k RAM. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $24.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; LAN license; site license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: DOS221.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); DOS221.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); DOS221.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 120k (about nine minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Easy to set up and use menu system for all versions of DOS. Can handle up to 10,000 menu entries that can run any programs, commands, or batch files. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 151 Product: Easy Menu Author: Easy Software (John Turnbull), +44(0)1625-614669 Version: 6.5 (08-30-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 5.0 or better. 256k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EM.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 100410,717 for assistance). SWREG#: 3046 PsL#: 11493 Download size: 153k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: There are many hard disk menu systems but none as straightforward and easy to use as this. It does not have "Menu Pages". All items are on a single scrollable menu which can hold up to 200 items and has alphabetic search. EM Unloads competely during the call to a menu item so there is no memory overhead. All items can be either Open Access or Administrator only. The system can be locked by password to the open access items. Users without the password cannot exit to DOS Product: HandyDOS File/disk, prof batching, video & menu utils. See full description on page 109. Product: HDM - Hard Disk Menu Author: MicroFox Company (Jim Hass), 216-659-9489 Version: 5.04 (01-01-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 320k RAM. Uses 0K (no bytes) when running a program/command/batch file. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Hayes-compatible modem; Mouse. Registration fee: 50.00US$ (add 4.00US$ for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add 5.00US$ for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add 9.00US$ for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; LAN license; site license; bonus utilities; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: HDM504.ZIP on BBSs (call 216-661-9065 to download it at no charge); HDM504.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 73057,3113 for assistance); HDM504.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A DOS shell that hides the underlying operating system from uninitiated users, yet does not get in the way of expert users. Features: network & mouse support, multi-level security system, usage logging and reporting, phone dialer, variable screen blanker, automatic logon & logoff, timed execution, multi-user Chapter 2, "Utilities" 152 log on/off with passwords, extensive on-line help, file and directory pick lists, user defined logo screen, DOS window, pass keystrokes to user programs, 260,000 menu entries, not a TSR. Product: LAN Menu Local Area Network menu for DOS based LANs. See full description on page 370. Product: LegRoom Make any program a TSR, swap to EMS/XMS/disk. See full description on page 89. Product: New Menus for Windows Author: Dipl.Ing. Roger Rene Kommer, 910-791-7052 Version: 1.41 (11-29-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 2000k RAM; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: Mouse. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Look for: NMFW141E.ARJ on BBSs (call 49-561-5740777 to download it at no charge); NM141E.E on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 100412,3624 for assistance). Download size: 550k (about 41 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Win-shell similar to the UNIX X-Windows Manger OpenLook, Motif and the 'Chicago' GUI. With a graph. popup menu for a quick access to apps docs, directories, tasks and more. Enhances window managment with a Virtual Desktop, layout functions and enhanced system menu. Provides customizable context senstive menus. Every menu, even apps menus, can be stuck onto the desktop. Multi-user configuration. Product: Notice Board Notice board/information system for LANs. See full description on page 371. Product: Open Menu Author: P. C. Softsmith (Vic Williams), 604-433-5189 Version: 2.5 (03-18-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 512k RAM. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: DBZ**.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files). Download size: 900k (about 67 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Flexible fast general purpose menu program. Easily used batch file like script language (compatible with teleshare/dos) with many commands per menu entry. User defined grouping. User Chapter 2, "Utilities" 153 changeable help and can be used as on-line help system, or reference system. Autoloading up to 9999 menu entries in standard dBase format. Includes teleshare gather remote file management and support. Product: UltiMenu Menu system for DOS programs. See full description on page 158. 2.7.2 File managers Product: 4FILES File manager, annotator and program launcher. See full description on page 24. Product: CMFiler Author: NoVaSoft, 703-221-1833 Version: 5.37d (07-15-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. Look for: CF537D.ZIP on BBSs (call 703-680-9269 to download it at no charge); CMFILE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72130,1400 for assistance). SWREG#: 15 PsL#: 10657 Download size: 200k (about 15 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Excelent file manager for DOS. Acclaimed by PC Mag, DOS 6 Secrets, Novell DOS 7 Unleashed. Split-screen display of directory listings or trees, with full suite of dir and file services in each mode. Built-in file editor, floppy disk copier/formatter/scanner, menued launching facillity. Floppy fill function, directory refresher, file split/join capability and file notes facility add special power. Mouse and VGA 25/43/50-line support, full color control. Fast! Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY) Do ANYTHING(!) you want with files/DIRs/disks. See full description on page 13. Product: ExamineZip Text retrieval program for ZIP archives. See full description on page 14. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 154 Product: File Manager Jr. Author: Charles R. Maher, 208-664-3864 Version: 1.2 (12-07-94) Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; discounts on upgrades. Look for: FMANJR12.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 53k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A file manager for WinWord 6.0. Perform more than a dozen file-management operations without having to switch to the Windows File Manager. Open, move, copy, delete and undelete files in any number of Word subdirectories and sub- subdirectories. Create, rename and delete directories. Product: File Maven Author: Kent Briggs Version: 3.0 (03-14-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited CompuServe, mail support; discounts on upgrades. Parallel link cable for file transfers. Look for: FMAV30.ZIP on BBSs; FMAV30.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 72124,3234 for assistance). SWREG#: 5014 PsL#: 11917 Download size: 166k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An advanced DOS file manager and file transfer utility. Features: Dual dir/pull down menus/50-line support, LapLink- style file transfers via cable, ZIP/LHA/ARJ compressed file support, ASCII/hex file viewer and text editor, file search, split/join, date stamping, Blowfish encryption and secure file wipe, context sensitive hypertext help system, Directory Maven tree scanning/quick chdir, and much more! Chapter 2, "Utilities" 155 Product: File_Handle Filer/Finder/Shell Author: Hasoft (Arjen van Andel), +31-(0)416-351-469 Version: 2.10 (02-05-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 420k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: US$27.95 (add US$5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add US$5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add US$5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus graphics; bonus templates; discounts on upgrades. Look for: FHD*.* on BBSs; FHD.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 100710,1352 for assistance). SWREG#: 8984 Download size: 238k (about 18 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Integrated file/program manager and multiple-argument file finder with global properties. Links to your apps and tools. Embedded wildcards navigate through files and trees and locate or select files. Side by side compare. Extensive select and sort. Touch files, change disk labels and attributes. Tree sizes. Mouse support. Unarchiving shell. More. Lite and Regular versions available. Product: FILE_MAN Author: MicroMetric (David Groome), 813-377-2515 Version: 4.30 (01-01-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: FMAN430.ZIP on BBSs (call 813-371-2490 to download it at no charge). Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 include context sensitive help, macro procedures, directory tree, diskette labels and program parameter customization. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 156 Product: Keyed File System (OS/2) Subroutines for keyed file support in OS/2. See full description on page 387. Product: PocketD Plus Author: PocketWare (Jeff Rollason), +44-81-203-3731 Version: 4.2 (11-05-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 65k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Registration fee: $49.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 24 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: POCK.ZIP on BBSs (call 619-755-7357 to download it at no charge); POCK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 100031,3537 for assistance); POCK.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. SWREG#: 1017 PsL#: 10474 Download size: 167k (about 13 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: What PC's "Best Utility 1994" joint runner-up with Stacker 4.0 and PsL's "Best Utility 1992". Tiny but superb color dir lister, file COPY and immensely powerful file manager allowing the user to quickly & easily carry out automated tasks either too difficult or impossible by other means. Over 220+ options from command-line or menu-driven interface. Full arch/dir browsing, ZIP,ARC,PAK,ZOO,ARJ,LZH,SFX, COPY (23 options), multiple display/exec template(s) (50 params), OS/2 & 4DOS, & much more. Product: QFiler Author: Jamestown Software, 608-271-2090 Version: 3.2 (07-15-91) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: Printed manual and disk; phone/BBS/ newsletter support. Look for: QF*.* on BBSs (multiple files) (call 608-271-3685 to download it at no charge); QF32*.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 74275,745 for assistance). Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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 Chapter 2, "Utilities" 157 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: QRead Read any text file w/ font sizing in Win 3.1. See full description on page 50. Product: QRead for Windows 95 Read any text file w/ font sizing. See full description on page 50. Product: UltiMenu Menu system for DOS programs. See full description on page 158. Product: x-FILE3 Network file management system. See full description on page 365. 2.7.3 Combined MS/FMs Product: ABmenu Author: Abri Technologies, Inc. Version: 1.6 (10-22-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 10k RAM. Registration fee: $10.00 (add $1.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, mail support; bonus utilities; discounts on upgrades; registration commissions. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ABMENU.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 72345,1623 for assistance). Download size: 126k (about ten minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A simple, fast, stay-in-DOS program menu and/or drive/directory hoper. Directories, programs and descriptions easily added or deleted from menu list - right on the DOS line with the simple "D" command. No editing, compiling, etc. Product: CMFiler File manager for DOS. See full description on page 153. Product: Double Directory File/disk manager; 2 directories side-by-side. See full description on page 26. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 158 Product: ENTER-EASE Author: KAYL SOFTWARE Version: 1.1 (09-29-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $5.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime phone, mail support; lifetime return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Attractive carrying case. Look for: ENTER_E.ZIP on BBSs; ENTERE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 5; ENTER_E.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 15. PsL#: 11567 Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Makes DOS better than Windows. This DOS shell lets you manage your hard disk without having to learn complex commands or answer needless questions. It displays the key needed to activate a command on the screen so there is no memorization necessary. All the keys are centered around the numeric keypad so if you can't type you can still initiate commands quickly, much faster than with a mouse. You can do all your file management, and much more, while drinking coffee! Product: Hard Disk Director Author: Canyon Software (Dan Baumbach), 415-382-7999 Version: 5.2 (03-15-92) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $40.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, mail support. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDD1.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 5 (multiple files) (or contact userID 74774,554 for assistance). Download size: 330k (about 25 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A series of programs making up a complete hard disk menu, shell and file manager. DL.EXE full featured shell. You can mark selected directories or files for copying, moving or removing. DB.EXE gives you a sorted file list for any directory. DA.EXE shows you all the files on a particular drive or drives. DM full featured hard disk menu. You can add up to 20 entries to the main menu and have unlimited submenus of up to 20 entries each. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 159 Product: Katelin Comment Manager Full featured file/comment manager. See full description on page 48. Product: UltiMenu Author: Ron Janorkar, 212-334-1243 Version: 1.00 (08-19-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; CGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Hayes-compatible modem; Mouse. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, mail support. Look for: UMENU100.ZIP on BBSs (call 718-716-6198 to download it at no charge); UMENU100.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Removes itself completely from system memory for running programs; 18 categories with up to 18 programs per category are supported; mouse support; fully configurable; context sensitive on-line help; offers many built in utilities such as a file handler, screen blanker, contact manager and label manager. 2.7.4 Work environment managers Product: BOOT.SYS The heavy-duty configuration manager. See full description on page 102. Product: Button Manager for Windows Author: AKC Applied Knowledge Corporation (Darin Ellis), 613-841-6020 Version: 1.3b (01-10-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $20.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: SMLBMG.ZIP on BBSs; SMLBMG.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 70252,1364 for assistance). SWREG#: 2823 PsL#: 11559 Download size: 155k (about twelve minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A multi-icon-bar Windows utility that provides quick access to applications. Program Manager groups and icons are automatically reflected; each group becomes a resizable button bar that can separately be opened and placed anywhere on the desktop. Program desc shown in title bar as cursor glides over each icon. Designate some or all to stay on top, min, max, or Chapter 2, "Utilities" 160 cascade. Desktop set-up remembered. Professional installation program sets up application and icons in one minute. No other setup required. Product: New Menus for Windows X-Win/Win4 like shell and desktop enhancement. See full description on page 152. Product: Program Group Specialist Author: MIS Resources International (Wayne Edwards), 404-594-7500 Version: 1.0 (05-23-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. CGA monitor; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $2.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; royalty-free runtime license; LAN license; site license; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 6-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; RIGS10.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 75350,205 for assistance). Download size: 48k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: RI-group Specialist makes adding icons to your Program Manager simple: select a group to add to and then double click on the program you want to add. Fully functional. Product: SmilerShell Windows cmdline, control center, launcher. See full description on page 171. Product: Teleshare/DOS Remote Access Basic DOS remote control. See full description on page 380. 2.7.5 Software tools 2.7.5.1 For multiple programs Product: ACTION Process Automator Triggers predetermined actions in Windows. See full description on page 94. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 161 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; Utilities, File utilities, File encryption; Utilities, File utilities, File archiving & compression; Utilities, File utilities, File comparison; Utilities, System utilities, Recovery utilities. Product: DaMenu A premier point & shoot DOS menu. See full description on page 149. Product: HDM - Hard Disk Menu DOS menu & security system, network support. See full description on page 151. 2.8.1 Virus/Trojan detectors Product: FileSafe Easy, foolproof virus detection system. See full description on page 163. Product: Flu_Shot+ Author: Software Concepts Design, 914-586-2023 Version: 1.83 (07-11-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 16k RAM. Strongly recommended: CGA monitor; Hercules monitor. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, GEnie, mail support; discounts on upgrades. Look for: FSP*.ZIP on BBSs (call 212-889-6438 to download it at no charge); FSP*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72461,3212 for assistance). Download size: 50k (about four minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An active monitoring program for detecting and preventing computer viruses and insures the integrity of the programs you use on your system. 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. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 162 Product: System Monitor Monitor, detect & report problems early. See full description on page 89. Product: Virus Simulator Author: Rosenthal Engineering (Doren Rosenthal), 805-541-0910 Version: 2C (01-01-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 64k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited fax, mail support; LAN license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Bonus "MtE", Boot sector, & companion virus supplements. Look for: VIRSIM2C.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 805-258-6172 to download it at no charge). Download size: 68k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Safely demonstrate your anti-virus protection. Selected as 2.8.2 System activity monitors Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus detection/prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 161. Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) Front-end control for public PC access. See full description on page 279. Product: System Monitor Monitor, detect & report problems early. See full description on page 89. 2.8.2.1 Computer usage monitors See also: Utilities, Menu systems & file managers. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 163 Product: Red Hand Author: Hard-Drive Software, +44-O1963-351470 Version: 1.0 (04-11-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. EGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: L-12.00 (add L-2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add L-2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: REDHAND.ZIP on BBSs. Download size: 874k (about 65 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Tells you exactly what someone did on your computer while you were away, and they won't even know they were being watched! * Records activity on your (or anybody elses computer) discretely. * Log can be viewed and printed. * Undetectable and unstoppable to the casual user * Essential for Parents, Managers, Teachers, Security Firms.. etc. etc. Will not change your system files, perfectly safe and easily deletable - in the unlikely event that you will want to! 2.8.3 File integrity monitors Product: FileSafe Author: JAYAR Systems, 416-751-5678 Version: 1.02 (05-15-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $29.00 (add $5.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, mail support; royalty-free runtime license; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: FLSF102.ZIP on BBSs (call 519-940-0007 to download it at no charge). Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A virus detection system that protects your computer from virus attack by alerting you to unexpected changes in your executable files or boot record. Unlike other CRC-based utilities, this uses a sophisticated message digest algorithm that cannot be inverted. FileSafe can detect any changes no matter how well covered. FileSafe is easy to use, unobtrusive, takes up little Chapter 2, "Utilities" 164 space and comes with a comprehensive users manual that discusses viruses and strategies for using FileSafe. Product: Flu_Shot+ Virus detection/prevention via active monitor. See full description on page 161. Product: Master Disk Prepares diskette masters for duplication. See full description on page 22. Product: Rosenthal WinLite Shrink MS-Windows programs by compression. See full description on page 38. Product: System Monitor Monitor, detect & report problems early. See full description on page 89. Product: Virus Simulator Safely audit & demonstrate virus protection. See full description on page 162. 2.8.4 Computer access security See also: Utilities, Menu systems & file managers. Product: DATA PROTECTOR Author: PIGAS INC. Version: 2.02 (11-01-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: PIGAS.ZIP on BBSs; PIGAS.EXE on CompuServe in CIS:PCUTIL forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 72172,2063 for assistance). PsL#: 11015 Download size: 225k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Protect the information and access to programs in your PC against unauthorized access. The protected data becomes totally unavailable even when using a powerful disk utility or booting from a diskette. Unlimited number of users, each one having a unique password. Full report about authorized/unauthorized activity in the system. Fast hide/open operation. Simple call to login/logout program to start or end a user session. Product: Kidproof for Windows Secure desktop for kids. See full description on page 111. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 165 Product: PUBLIC ACCESS(tm) Front-end control for public PC access. See full description on page 279. Product: Red Hand Activity recorder, tracks unauthorised useage. See full description on page 162. Product: WinSecure Personal screensaver w/password & messages. See full description on page 68. 2.9 Special needs 2.9.1 Vision-impaired utilities Product: QRead Read any text file w/ font sizing in Win 3.1. See full description on page 50. Product: QRead for Windows 95 Read any text file w/ font sizing. See full description on page 50. 2.10 Software tools & add-ins 2.10.1 For multiple programs Product: HDM - Hard Disk Menu DOS menu & security system, network support. See full description on page 151. Product: RI-VB Database Toolkit v1.1 Utility to develop VB and Access apps. See full description on page 416. Product: SensuVoX I Author: Unicorn Software Limited (Charles P. Schell IV), 816-429-3558 Version: 0.00 (01-29-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. sound card. Program capable of playing WAVs. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $4.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; bonus data; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); Chapter 2, "Utilities" 166 disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: SVOXI.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it at no charge); SVOXI.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINFUN forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 70272,3317 for assistance). SWREG#: 4508 Download size: 600k (about 45 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: SensuVoX I is a collection of over 500 WAV files from 5 different vocalists designed to work with speech programs within Windows. It allows you to give your PC a "Sensual Voice". The project has over 100 standard Window's commands, Solitaire commands, talking clock, and "TastyBits" (miscellaneous and provocative comments) from each of the vocalists. This set features four female (Ciara, Oceania, Linda & Sheree) and one male (Pete) vocalist. All WAVs are in English in this set. 2.10.2 For operating systems See also: Utilities, System utilities, Operating systems; Utilities, System utilities, Multi-OS utilities. 2.10.2.1 MS-DOS See also: Utilities, Software tools & add-ins, For JP Software, For 4DOS/NDOS. Product: Rosenthal UnInstall Remove unwanted DOS & Windows prog. safely. See full description on page 33. 2.10.2.2 Windows Product: ACTION Process Automator Triggers predetermined actions in Windows. See full description on page 94. Product: AMF Daily Planner & P.I.M. Hot! The best & easiest PIM for Windows. See full description on page 113. Product: AMF Intelligent Organ for Win Organ for Windows - play it with your mouse! See full description on page 550. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 167 Product: AMF Multimedia Jukebox (WIN) Author: AMF (Andrew M. Freeman) Version: 2.0 (06-01-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. sound card; VBRUN300.DLL. Video Extensions (for Video). Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: JBOX.ZIP on BBSs; JBOX.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WUGNET forum LIBrary 4 (or contact userID 74250,1700 for assistance). SWREG#: 3386 Download size: 105k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Now you can play any Multimedia file that you have drivers/ extenions for as many times as you want. Queue as many selections as you would like, save the lists, and with one click have your pre-programmed list playing. Will play AVI, MOV, WAV, VOC, FLI, FLIC, MIDI, etc. Can act as just a simple multimedia player as well. Has a beautiful 3D interface. Easy to use. Full help included. Product: Button Manager for Windows Icon-driven Windows application launcher. See full description on page 159. Product: CD Wizzard CD Player for Win CD Wizzard CD Player for Windows 95 and WinNT. See full description on page 73. Product: ClipMate for Windows Author: Thornton Software Solutions, 716-227-6505 Version: 3.13 (09-01-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $25.00 (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities; disks of other shareware; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: CLIPMT31.ZIP on BBSs; CLIPMT31.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 70743,2546 for assistance). SWREG#: 173 Download size: 250k (about 19 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Remembers all items that you copy to the Windows Clipboard. Lets you view, edit, combine, and print clipboard data. Support for most clipboard formats, including BMP, Picture, RTF, OLE, and More! Exclusive PowerPaste(tm) provides rapid pasting into Chapter 2, "Utilities" 168 applications. New features: Auto-Save, Compatible with Windows 95. "ClipMate turns the Windows Clipboard from an underpowered utility into a true power tool." - PC Computing Product: CommEx Author: Cottonwood Software, 913-663-3022 Version: 1.27 (04-03-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $15.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month limited return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. PsL#: 14153 Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Common dialog extensions for Windows 3.1/3.11. Adds file management functions like Find, Copy, Delete, Rename, and MakeDir to the Open and Save dialogs of most Windows applications. No more jumping back and forth between your application and File Manager or DOS to do common functions! Search every disk drive at once for files (multiple masks, too!) Make a new directory as you save files, delete old versions, make backups before you open a file, etc. - all from the Open/Save dialog! Product: Elbow Grease for Windows Author: AMF (Andrew M. Freeman) Version: 2.0 (06-01-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $19.95 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: ELBOW.ZIP on BBSs; ELBOW.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHA forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 74250,1700 for assistance). SWREG#: 3048 Download size: 325k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: This little program sits on the bottom of your screen in only 1.5 inches. Has a "double toolbar" which allows up to 40 programs to be launched with one click. Full-sized icons and user-specified ToolTips. Has a to-do List, and perpetual calendar to the year 9000. Has drag & drop File Manager Chapter 2, "Utilities" 169 launching, games like Tic Tac Toe, and a whole slew of other utiltites. Easy to use and operate, Full help included. Product: File-Ex Author: Cottonwood Software, 913-663-3022 Version: 1.04 (04-25-96) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $24.95 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $4.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. 12-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs. PsL#: 14533 Download size: 315k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: File dialog extensions. Make Win3.x file dialogs what they should be! For Windows 3.1/3.11. Adds file Find, Copy, Delete, Rename, Move and MakeDir functions to most Windows applications' Open and Save dialogs, plus easily access the last 25 files and directories used. (Also adds 3-D look.) Fully functional. Product: GARDENING BUSINESS Software for managing small gardening bus. See full description on page 303. Product: ModemSta Iconic status indicator for Windows. See full description on page 376. Product: Money Organizer Manages unlimited number of accounts, budget. See full description on page 334. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 170 Product: Mouse Clock (tm) for Windows Author: AMF (Andrew M. Freeman) Version: 2.0 (06-01-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Mouse. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 6 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). 1-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: MCLOCK.ZIP on BBSs; MCLOCK.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHA forum LIBrary 5 (or contact userID 74250,1700 for assistance). SWREG#: 3250 Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Virtually becomes part of the cursor. It displays the current time in US or 24-hr versions, seconds, free system resources, and if the rate clock is active, the current total. Totally configurable. Easy to use. Beneficial utility for WinCIM users! It's smart, you can tell it when to stay out of the way, or have it always on top. Never interferes with your mouse operations. Great little utility! Product: Papers Author: clySmic Software Version: 1.00 (12-01-93) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $10.00 Registration benefits: 3 months of unlimited mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; PAPERS.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 76156,164 for assistance). Download size: 89k (about seven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Utils that ease using Windows wallpaper. Common dialog loader w/history, drag 'n' drop icon loader, and a File Manager Extension (includes other functions: ejecting CD-ROMs, viewing files, exiting, restarting, rebooting Windows). Also network wallpaper support. Product: Playground Tool for building object models. See full description on page 386. Product: Rosenthal UnInstall Remove unwanted DOS & Windows prog. safely. See full description on page 33. Product: Rosenthal WinLite Shrink MS-Windows programs by compression. See full description on page 38. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 171 Product: SAB Diskette Utility Format/copy/convert/save diskette images. See full description on page 22. Product: Screen Saver Sampler Windows screen saver with password protection. See full description on page 66. Product: SmilerShell Author: Bardon Data Systems, 510-526-8470 Version: 3.0 (03-29-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: $29.95 (add $3.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $3.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $9.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; SMISHL.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 72340,375 for assistance). SWREG#: 1186 Download size: 100k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Awards & nominations: 1994 finalist, Shareware Industry Awards. Description: This Windows control center & cmdline takes NO screen space! Right-click on roving titlebar button to launch from your favorite-apps list, or switch to running app. Left-click pops up ultimate Win cmdline: runs DOS & WIN pgms, pipes/redir; hist/edit/srch; aliases (type-in or Fn key); fast dir change over multiple drives; find files by name or contents; cal/ clock, curr dir, Win mem/rsrcs, more! "Best Util 1994" finalist (SIA) "Must-have, recommended" (Windows Mag) "Brilliant" (PC Plus) Product: Technical Editor (Windows NT) Programmers/text editor. See full description on page 180. Product: WDiff Windows file/directory/ZIP difference viewer. See full description on page 44. Product: wfListen Mediates between comms program & WinFax. See full description on page 357. Product: wfStatus Changes WinFax icon to show receive status. See full description on page 358. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 172 Product: Win Change Globally find and change text in files. See full description on page 53. Product: Win Multiple Configurations Allows 100 different Windows configurations. See full description on page 104. Product: WinAlter Alter file date, time, & attribs in Windows. See full description on page 28. Product: Zip Server(TM) PKZIP 2.04g compatible Windows utility. See full description on page 41. 2.10.2.3 OS/2 Product: RexxBase The dBase Database For Rexx. See full description on page 387. 2.10.3 For JP Software See also: Utilities, Software tools & add-ins, For Norton. Product: ZIP Fugue (DOS) for PKZIP/UNZIP ZIP front end - automates 4DOS file descripts. See full description on page 173. Product: ZIP Fugue (Windows) ZIP handler - automates 4DOS file descripts. See full description on page 173. 2.10.3.1 For 4DOS/NDOS Product: 4FILES File manager, annotator and program launcher. See full description on page 24. 2.10.4 For Norton See also: Utilities, Software tools & add-ins, For JP Software. 2.10.4.1 For Norton Utilities Product: 4FILES File manager, annotator and program launcher. See full description on page 24. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 173 2.10.5 For PKWARE 2.10.5.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP Product: ExamineZip Text retrieval program for ZIP archives. See full description on page 14. Product: File_Handle Filer/Finder/Shell Integrated DOS stereo file & program manager. See full description on page 154. Product: QFiler Simple, powerful with 2 side-by-side windows. See full description on page 156. Product: ZIP Fugue (DOS) for PKZIP/UNZIP Author: Fugue Software (David Noakes), +61-7-3824-2843 Version: 1.22 (05-21-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $20.00 (add $8.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ZIPD12.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENB forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 100036,311 for assistance). Download size: 65k (about five minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: (ZIPD12) & Windows (ZIPW20) & 4DOS descripts. Allows you to tag files to add to a ZIP file in full screen mode, and then add them along with their 4Dos file descriptions. It also displays the files in the ZIP file along with their descriptions. You can also tag the files in ZIP file, and extract them along with their 4DOS file descriptions. Chapter 2, "Utilities" 174 Product: ZIP Fugue (Windows) Author: Fugue Software (David Noakes), +61-7-3824-2843 Version: 2.0.7 (11-07-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. EGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $35.00 (add $8.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $12.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; bonus utilities; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; ZIPW20.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENB forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 100036,311 for assistance). Download size: 360k (about 27 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: (ZIPD12) & Windows (ZIPW20) & 4DOS descripts. Allows you to tag files to add to a ZIP file in full screen mode, and then add them along with their 4Dos file descriptions. It also displays the files in the ZIP file along with their descriptions. You can also tag the files in ZIP file, and extract them along with their 4DOS file descriptions. Product: Zip Server(TM) PKZIP 2.04g compatible Windows utility. See full description on page 41. Product: ZiPaper Wallpaper changer uses PKZip to save space. See full description on page 41. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 175 Chapter 3 Writing applications See also: Utilities, File utilities, File viewers; Education, Writing. 3.1 Text viewers/readers Product: DEXTER Text Editor Premium quality multi-file text editor. See full description on page 177. Product: MultiVu Find/view/extract text, browse archive files. See full description on page 49. Product: QRead Read any text file w/ font sizing in Win 3.1. See full description on page 50. Product: QRead for Windows 95 Read any text file w/ font sizing. See full description on page 50. 3.2 Text editors See also: Writing applications, Word processors. Product: Bingo Text Editor Author: Sunderland Software, 410-379-9019 Version: 4.00a (10-26-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 320k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $75.00 (add $15.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $15.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; BE400A.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 70541,3614 for assistance). Download size: 320k (about 24 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A complete text editing system featuring virtual memory for files far larger than memory, multi level undo, the Chess extension lanaguage, customizable Syntax Highlighting, and user-definable menus. Supprts multiple files, multiple menus, mouse, keyboard definition, and more. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 176 Product: BOXER/DOS Text Editor Author: Boxer Software (David R. Hamel), 603-924-6602 Version: 7.0b (05-01-96) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 3.0 or better. 384k RAM; CGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives. Strongly recommended: Hard disk. Registration fee: $50.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; bonus data; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: BOXER*.ZIP on BBSs; BOXER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENI forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 74777,170 for assistance); BOXER*.ZIP on GEnie in IBMPC forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID USE INTERNET for assistance). SWREG#: 10598 Download size: 412k (about 31 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A powerful but courteous text editor which is packed with features: color syntax highlighting, multi-level undo and redo, full mouse support, multiple files/windows, macros, graphic drawing, column marking, compile from editor, word processing, and context sensitive help. Search & replace with wildcards; globally, selectively or across all edited files. Reconfigurable keyboard with popular maps supplied; pull-down menus & online help change dynamically to reflect reassignment. Much more! Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor Author: Boxer Software (David R. Hamel), 603-924-6602 Version: 7.0b (05-01-96) Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.0 or better. Hard disk. Registration fee: $89.00 (add $6.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $6.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $8.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; quick-reference card; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; bonus data; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware; discounts Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 177 on other products; discounts on upgrades. 1-month free upgrading allowed. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: BOXOS2*.ZIP on BBSs; BOXOS2.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCVENI forum LIBrary 3 (or contact userID 74777,170 for assistance); BOXOS2*.ZIP on GEnie in OS2 forum LIBrary 11 (or contact userID USE INTERNET for assistance). SWREG#: 10600 Download size: 492k (about 37 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A powerful but courteous editor which is packed with features: color syntax highlighting, multi-level undo and redo, full mouse support, macros, graphic drawing, column marking, compile from editor, word processing, and context sensitive help. This 32-bit charcter mode program supports HPFS filenames and makes full use of OS/2's virtual memory to edit very large files. Fully reconfigurable keyboard: pull-down menus & online help change dynamically to reflect reassignment. Much more! Product: CMFiler File manager for DOS. See full description on page 153. Product: CODE-A-LINE Outline processor, text editor, printing util. See full description on page 182. Product: DEXTER Text Editor Author: FAGERLUND CONSULTING, 604-984-7330 Version: 2.00 (01-16-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 180k RAM. Registration fee: $44.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 12 months of unlimited phone, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; bonus utilities. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: DEXTER.ZIP on BBSs; DEXTER.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 70253,1046 for assistance). Download size: 110k (about eight minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: DEXTER is a PREMIUM QUALITY, super fast, full featured, multi- file text editor which is compact and EASY to use. Has interactive multi-file search & replace, NO FILE SIZE LIMIT, split and/or boxed windows, context sensitive help, on-line local & global configuration, keyboard reconfig, wonderful customizable menus, TEMPORARY QUIT, word processing, line drawing, column blocks, macros, multiple printers, ASCII table, 43/50 line mode, colour or b/w. Don't let the size fool you, this one's loaded. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 178 Product: EDITEUR Author: Jean-Pierre Menicucci, +33-9959-1228 Version: V2.3.1 (02-01-96) Needs: Unknown. 300k RAM; VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $24.00 Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EDIT95.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 73261,2701 for assistance). SWREG#: 1737 Download size: 220k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Text editor. Fast and compact, easy to use, good looking. Handles Windows, Dos, and Unix text files. Multitext, unlimited file size (good at handling large files). Lots of features. Product: MEGA EDIT Editor for Windows Author: COMPUTER WITCHCRAFT, INC., 502-589-6800 Version: 2.11 (03-24-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 125k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; Mouse. Registration fee: $35.50 (add $3.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $5.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $9.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); disks of other shareware. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; MEGAED.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 76130,1463 for assistance). Download size: 140k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A Windows application that allows editing of very large text files. Named "WinAp of the Month" by Compute! magazine and included in PC World's "Best programs for under $50." Has split screen for up to 20 files, variable sizable display fonts, import/export UNIX & Mac files, word-wrap, formatted display of binary files, search & replace, fully CUA compliant, and file size only limited by Windows virtual memory. America Online "Editors Choice." Product: PostCardMaster Postcard & mail handling system. See full description on page 227. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 179 Product: Power Edit Network text editor, email, file encryption. See full description on page 363. Product: QENV Quick envelope addressor & letter writer. See full description on page 83. Product: Ravitz Editor Author: Ravitz Software Inc. Version: 1.10b (08-12-93) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 256k RAM. Registration fee: $0.00 Registration benefits: Look for: RAVED.ZIP on BBSs (call 606-268-0577 to download it at no charge); RAVED.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 70431,32 for assistance). Download size: 150k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) 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: READ Author: Robert Lindsay Wells, 813-447-0604 Version: 3.2 (01-17-96) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; CGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse; Epson printer; math coprocessor. Registration fee: $12.00 (add $2.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of phone, CompuServe, newsletter, mail support; 3-month limited return policy. 1 free update disk(s) sent out. Look for: READ32.ZIP on BBSs; READ.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 1 (or contact userID 102507,3113 for assistance). SWREG#: 9182 Download size: 84k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: A compact DOS program for reading and editing ASCII text files of virtually unlimited size. Includes a versatile file selection menu, word wrap, large text mode, search-and- replace, cut-and-paste and printer support. Reads huge files by breaking them into segments. Mouse supported. Has on-line help, and comes with an ASCII text file describing available features. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 180 Product: Technical Editor (DOS) Author: On-Target Software (Michael Russo), 415-474-9973 Version: 2.80 (08-15-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM. Registration fee: $39.95 Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). 2-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: TE280DOS.ZIP on BBSs (call 7147519307 to download it at no charge); TE280D.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Fast DOS programmers editor. Edits any size file. Multi-screen and multi-window editing. Undo last 1000 changes. Redefinable keys. Line and column blocking. Interactive configuration. 25,43,50 line modes. Single small executable contains entire program. Keystroke macros (can save and load from disk). Edits binary files. History file: remembers last 20 files edited including what line and column you were on. Product: Technical Editor (OS/2) Author: On-Target Software (Michael Russo), 415-474-9973 Version: 2.80 (08-15-94) Needs: IBM 80386, OS/2 2.0 or better. Registration fee: $39.95 Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6). 2-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: TE280OS2.ZIP on BBSs (call 7147519307 to download it at no charge); TE265*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:IBMOS2 forum LIBrary 0. Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Fast 32 bit OS/2 2.0 programmers editor. Multi-screen and multi-window editing. UNDO last 1000 changes. Redefinable keys. Line and rectangular blocking. Interactive configuration. 25,43,50 line modes. Single small executable contains entire program. Supports up to 50000 character lines with no line limit. Keystroke macros (can be saved and loaded from disk). Edits binary files. History file: Remembers last 20 files edited with row/column position. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 181 Product: Technical Editor (Windows NT) Author: On-Target Software (Michael Russo), 415-474-9973 Version: 2.80 (08-15-94) Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better. 1000k RAM. Registration fee: $39.95 Registration benefits: printed manual; quick-reference card; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: TE280NT.ZIP on BBSs (multiple files) (call 7147519307 to download it at no charge). Download size: 80k (about six minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Full-featured, fast and powerful programmers editor. Edits files larger than available RAM under DOS. 32 bit versions for OS/2 and now Windows NT. Multi-Window, keyboard configurable, undo, and everything else. Selected as personal favorite in Computer Language Magazine review (June 91). Product: TextPad 16 Author: Helios Software Solutions Version: 1.30 (09-02-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. Registration fee: 30.00L- (add 5.00L- for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add 5.00L- for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add 5.00L- for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TPAD16.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 6 (or contact userID 100041,235 for assistance). SWREG#: 3938 PsL#: 11709 Download size: 450k (about 34 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: 1995 Ziff-Davis Shareware Awards Winner. "Setting new standards... 10/10" - PC Plus, May 95 "Best editor for Windows that we've ever seen" - Windows User, Aug 95 Has "warm start"; OEM to ANSI conversion; group edits on lines with bookmarks; block fills. Edits files with up to 32,000 lines; MDI with 2 views per file; 31 edit commands; true drag & drop editing; full undo/redo; block select; visible bookmarks; hex views; GREP and File Compare; and much more. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 182 Product: TextPad 32 Author: Helios Software Solutions Version: 1.30 (09-02-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows NT 3.1 or better. Registration fee: 30.00L- (add 5.00L- for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add 5.00L- for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add 5.00L- for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; TPAD32.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINUTIL forum LIBrary 9 (or contact userID 100041,235 for assistance). SWREG#: 3938 PsL#: 11709 Download size: 450k (about 34 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: 1995 Ziff-Davis Shareware Awards Winner. "The best 32-bit text editor I've seen! It's fast, loaded with features, and beautifully done. Get it!" - Dr File Finder. Has "warm start"; OEM to ANSI conversion; group edits on lines with bookmarks; block fills. No limit to file length; MDI with 2 views per file; 31 edit commands; true drag & drop editing; full undo/redo; block select; visible bookmarks; hex views; GREP and file compare; much more. Product: WebPen HTML Web Page Editor. See full description on page 409. 3.3 Text organizers/outliners Product: CODE-A-LINE Author: Optimax Corporation, 312-561-6363 Version: 1.0 (03-22-94) Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.1 or better. 128k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; VGA monitor. Strongly recommended: Hard disk; Mouse. Registration fee: $15.00 Registration benefits: lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; CODE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 10 (or contact userID 75020,3617 for assistance). Download size: 230k (about 17 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Folding outliner/editor for ASCII text files (e.g. program source code). Represent structure by indenting lines. Fold and unfold program elements. Edit and restructure text with unlimited Undo. Print professionally-looking source code Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 183 listings, complete with page headings and line numbers. Customizable fonts, colors, etc. Maintain several sets of customization options, via configuration files, fine-tuned for different purposes (e.g. editing vs. printing). Product: DeskTop Advisor(R) Create/browse popup hypertext w/images, sound. See full description on page 408. Product: E-report Paperless management reports, COLD. See full description on page 47. Product: Ravitz Editor Text editor/outliner. See full description on page 179. Product: WhizNotes Author: Advanced Supprt Group, Inc. (Sanjay Kanade), 314-965-5630 Version: 2.14 (10-23-95) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. If Help generation is desired then MS Help Compiler needed. Registration fee: $49.95 (add $4.50 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $4.50 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $6.50 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; quick- reference card; 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; royalty-free runtime license; bonus utilities; bonus data; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WHIZNT.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINPROD forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 71303,20 for assistance). Download size: 550k (about 41 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Now works on Win95 too! Powerful text organizer/help generator for Windows to manage free-format information. Begin using WhizNotes and never lose track of your ideas & notes. Use long descriptive names for your notes, group them into folders, easily retrieve and view them, search through them for information, insert hypertext jumps, etc. Also, if you have the Microsoft Help Compiler, you are only a mouse-click away from turning your notes into the exciting WinHelp format! 3.4 Word processors See also: Writing applications, Text editors. Product: Bookbild/DOS Pamphlet Publisher [***] Converts doc. file to camera-ready booklet. See full description on page 209. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 184 Product: BOXER/DOS Text Editor Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description on page 175. Product: BOXER/OS2 Text Editor Full-featured text editor/word processor. See full description on page 176. Product: Easy Word Author: Easy Software (John Turnbull), +44(0)1625-614669 Version: 10 (10-01-95) Needs: IBM AT (80286), DOS 5.0 or better. 640k RAM; Hard disk. Registration fee: $25.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited CompuServe, mail support; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6). Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; EW.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 2 (or contact userID 100410,717 for assistance). SWREG#: 3047 PsL#: 11490 Download size: 751k (about 56 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Probably the easiest word processor to learn. Facilities include line drawing, table entry mode and macros. Will batch print odd and even pages separately for double sided printing. Secure erase facility for classified documents and built-in backup system. Product: EnVision Publisher Desktop publishing program (full-feature). See full description on page 189. Product: Hebrew Edit Author: Right to Left Software, 416-489-7440 Version: 1.2b (02-14-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. 512k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; EGA monitor; Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Epson printer. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor. Registration fee: $19.00 (add $2.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $2.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: Full program functionality; printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 2-month return policy; Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 185 bonus templates; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on other products; discounts on upgrades. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HEBED.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:FLEFO forum LIBrary 14 (or contact userID 71542,3631 for assistance). Download size: 143k (about eleven minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Hebrew text editor that supports the Hebrew vowels (Nikud). Has bilingual menus, clear bright screen fonts. Prints beautiful large letters in block or script fonts, on all major printers (LaserJet, DeskJet, Dot matrix). Practice your Hebrew with the sample files that are included. Product: The Letterhead Kit-32/Win [***] Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full description on page 211. Product: The Letterhead Kit/DOS [***] Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full description on page 212. Product: The Letterhead Kit/Win [***] Retrieves custom letterheads, graphics, bills. See full description on page 213. Product: My Life Diary and Journal for young & old alike. See full description on page 557. Product: QENV Quick envelope addressor & letter writer. See full description on page 83. Product: Technical Editor (OS/2) 32-bit programmers editor for OS/2 2.x. See full description on page 180. Product: Word Fugue Author: Fugue Software (David Noakes), +61-7-3824-2843 Version: 3.1 R1 (11-27-95) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 400k RAM; Dual 720k floppy drives; Hard disk. Registration fee: $55.00 (add $10.00 for shipping to U.S. addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $10.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: printed manual; choice of 31/2" or 51/4" master disk(s); 3 months of unlimited phone, fax, CompuServe, mail support; 1-month return policy; bonus utilities; all ASP- Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 186 wide offers (see page 6). 2-month free upgrading allowed. Writing style guide with sample documents. Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; WF310*.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:PCAPP forum LIBrary 3 (multiple files) (or contact userID 100036,311 for assistance). Download size: 700k (about 52 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Industrial strength word processor. Multiple file editing (up to 8 windows & copy text between), pull down menus, autosave, macros, context sensitive help, tables & columns (with independent wrap), newspaper (snaking) columns, automatic footnotes and endnotes, generation of table of contents & indexes, spell checker, supports many printers (also lasers & postscript), comprehensive mail merge (including IF ELSE). Built in calculator (also available during printing), revision marking and more Product: Writer's Cramp Author: JRE Enterprises Version: 2.2 (09-30-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 4096k RAM; EGA monitor; Hard disk; VBRUN300.DLL. PKUNZIP v2.04G or later. Strongly recommended: VGA monitor; HP DeskJet printer; HP LaserJet printer; Postscript printer; Mouse; Epson printer. Registration fee: $9.00 (add $3.00 for shipping to Canadian addresses) (add $3.00 for shipping outside U.S. or Canada) Registration benefits: 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited BBS, CompuServe, mail support; 3-month return policy; all ASP- wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. 3-month free upgrading allowed. Look for: WRCR22.ZIP on BBSs (call 602-814-0483 to download it at no charge); WRCR22.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71162,2311 for assistance). SWREG#: 2475 Download size: 1223k (about 91 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: An inexpensive and simple word processor with many of the features found in major word processors. Uses a database to store its letters. Multiple letter databases can be created, one for each member of the family. Each letter database can be password protected. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 187 3.5 Desktop publishing Product: AdMaker Author: OsoSoft (George Campbell), 805-528-1759 Version: 3.5 (05-06-94) Needs: IBM 80386, Windows 3.1 or better. 2000k RAM; VGA monitor; Hard disk; Mouse; VBRUN300.DLL. Registration fee: $30.00 Registration benefits: printed manual; 31/2" master disk(s); lifetime unlimited fax, BBS, CompuServe, mail support; lifetime return policy; bonus graphics; all ASP-wide offers (see page 6); discounts on upgrades. Lifetime free upgrading allowed. Look for: ADMAKER.ZIP on BBSs (call 805-528-3753 to download it at no charge); ADMAKE.ZIP on CompuServe in CIS:WINSHARE forum LIBrary 0 (or contact userID 71571,222 for assistance). Download size: 190k (about 14 minutes with a 2400 baud modem) Description: Lets you design display ads up to 7.5" X 9.5" in Windows. Use TT/ATM fonts; BMP/PCX clip art; line drawing tools. Print 100% or 200% size layouts. Rotate text; click to position text; insert special characters; filled boxes; text can overwrite graphics; WYSIWYG display; right-click help; much, much more. Use to create ads for your business or for others. Fast, easy, and accurate! Use for any simple display ad. Much faster than using Corel. Product: Bookbild/DOS Pamphlet Publisher [***] Converts doc. file to camera-ready booklet. See full description on page 209. Product: Bookbild/Win Pamphlet Publisher [***] Builds single-fold brochures in WPWIN 5.2. See full description on page 209. Chapter 3, "Writing applications" 188 Product: Crossword Clipper for DOS Author: PC HELP-LINE, 909-797-3091 Version: 2.00 (04-15-94) Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.1 or better. 256k RAM; Program can run safely on a system with no hard disk and only one floppy disk drive; VGA monitor. Crossword Creator for puzzle des