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 re