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Contents
ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS users 2
Chapter 1: How to read this catalog 3
1.1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Registration benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Sample product description . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Utilities 7
2.1 Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Disk cataloging . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.2 Hard disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.3 Floppy disk utilities . . . . . . . . . 24
2.2 File utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.2.1 Backup/restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.2.2 Encryption & security . . . . . . . . . 33
2.2.3 File archivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.2.4 File comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.2.5 File conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.2.6 File viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.3 Hardware utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.3.1 CPU & memory utilities . . . . . . . . . 40
2.3.2 Keyboard utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.3.3 Screen utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.3.3.1 EGA/VGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.3.4 286/386/486 utilities . . . . . . . . . 43
2.4 Printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.4.1 Printer control . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.4.2 Bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.4.3 Printer specific . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.4.3.1 Epson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.4.3.2 HP DeskJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.4.3.3 HP LaserJet . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2.4.3.4 PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2.4.4 Envelope addressers . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.5 System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.5.1 Operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.5.2 Multi-OS utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.5.3 Command processors . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2.5.4 Batch & macro utilities . . . . . . . . 63
2.5.5 Configuration utilities . . . . . . . . 70
2.5.6 Recovery utilities . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.5.7 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.5.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2.6 Desktop utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2.6.1 Multi-function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2.6.2 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
2.6.3 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
2.6.4 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
2.6.5 Phone dialers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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2.6.5.1 Rolodex programs . . . . . . . . . 85
2.6.6 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
2.6.7 Notepads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.6.8 Personal information managers (PIMs) . . 86
2.6.9 Time management . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
2.6.10 Journal/diary programs . . . . . . . . 92
2.7 Menu systems & file managers . . . . . . . . 93
2.7.1 Menu systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
2.7.2 File managers . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
2.7.3 Combined MS/FMs . . . . . . . . . . . 104
2.7.4 MS/FMs for developers . . . . . . . . 105
2.7.5 Work environment managers . . . . . . 106
2.8 Security programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
2.8.1 Virus/Trojan detectors . . . . . . . . 107
2.8.2 Virus cleanup/removal . . . . . . . . 109
2.8.3 System activity monitors . . . . . . . 109
2.8.4 File integrity monitors . . . . . . . 109
2.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
2.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 109
2.9.2 For Sidekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
2.9.2.1 Sidekick Plus specific . . . . . 111
2.9.3 For PC Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
2.9.3.1 Deluxe Shell specific . . . . . . 112
2.9.4 For 4DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
2.9.5 For Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
2.9.6 For Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
2.9.6.1 For Norton Guides . . . . . . . . 113
2.9.6.2 For Norton Utilities . . . . . . 113
2.9.7 For PKWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
2.9.7.1 For PKZIP/PKUNZIP . . . . . . . . 113
2.9.8 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
2.10 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Chapter 3: Writing applications 116
3.1 Text editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
3.2 Text organizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
3.3 Word processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
3.4 Desktop publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3.5 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.6 Dictionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
3.7 Document boilerplates . . . . . . . . . . . 130
3.7.1 Business specific . . . . . . . . . . 130
3.8 Creativity & brainstorming . . . . . . . . 130
3.9 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
3.9.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 132
3.9.2 For Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
3.9.2.1 Word for Windows . . . . . . . . 132
3.9.3 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
3.10 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Chapter 4: Spreadsheet applications 135
4.1 Spreadsheet programs . . . . . . . . . . . 135
4.2 Boilerplates/templates . . . . . . . . . . 136
4.3 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
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4.3.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 136
4.3.2 For Lotus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Chapter 5: Database applications 137
5.1 Relational database managers . . . . . . . 137
5.2 Flat-file database managers . . . . . . . . 140
5.3 Mailing label systems . . . . . . . . . . . 142
5.4 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 147
5.5 Freeform/text database managers . . . . . . 147
5.6 Keypunch programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
5.7 Database utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
5.8 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
5.8.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 149
5.8.2 For dBASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
5.8.2.1 dBASE III specific . . . . . . . 150
5.8.3 For FoxPro/FoxBASE+ . . . . . . . . . 152
5.8.4 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
5.9 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Chapter 6: Data 158
6.1 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.2 Mapping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.3 Marketing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.3.1 Shareware specific . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.4 World facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.5 Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.6 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
6.6.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
6.7 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Chapter 7: Communications 161
7.1 General purpose modem communications . . . 161
7.2 Service-specific programs . . . . . . . . . 162
7.2.1 For CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
7.2.2 For GEnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
7.2.3 For Prodigy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
7.2.4 For MCImail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
7.3 Bulletin board software . . . . . . . . . . 164
7.3.1 Bulletin board utilities . . . . . . . 165
7.4 Call logging & analysis software . . . . . 165
7.4.1 Phone bill analyzers . . . . . . . . . 166
7.5 Modem-based graphics applications . . . . . 167
7.6 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 167
7.7 File transfer protocols . . . . . . . . . . 168
7.8 Fax software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
7.9 Terminal emulators . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
7.10 Communication utilities . . . . . . . . . 169
7.11 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
7.11.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 169
7.11.2 For TAPCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
7.11.3 For Wildcat! . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
7.11.4 For PCBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
7.11.5 For Qmodem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
7.11.6 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
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7.12 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Chapter 8: Business 172
8.1 Business finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
8.1.1 Business accounting . . . . . . . . . 173
8.1.2 Point-of-sale systems . . . . . . . . 182
8.1.3 Billing systems . . . . . . . . . . . 186
8.1.4 Purchase order systems . . . . . . . . 190
8.1.5 Payroll systems . . . . . . . . . . . 190
8.2 Inventory systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
8.3 Equipment use & maintenance . . . . . . . . 195
8.4 Project bidding & costing . . . . . . . . . 196
8.4.1 Decision analysis tools . . . . . . . 197
8.5 Project management . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
8.6 Client management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
8.7 Specific-field systems . . . . . . . . . . 202
8.7.1 Medical & dental . . . . . . . . . . . 202
8.7.2 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
8.7.3 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
8.7.4 Legal & law enforcement . . . . . . . 205
8.8 Forms generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
8.8.1 Forms fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
8.8.2 Forms processing . . . . . . . . . . . 207
8.8.3 Forms collections . . . . . . . . . . 208
8.9 Sales aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
8.10 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
8.11 Work-at-home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
8.12 Training aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
8.13 Business utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
8.14 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
8.14.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
8.15 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Chapter 9: Finances 215
9.1 Stock trading & analysis . . . . . . . . . 215
9.2 Personal finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
9.2.1 Finances & budgets . . . . . . . . . . 220
9.2.2 Checkbook managers . . . . . . . . . . 228
9.3 File format translators . . . . . . . . . . 229
9.4 Portfolio management . . . . . . . . . . . 230
9.5 Finance utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
9.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Chapter 10: Engineering 233
10.1 Industrial engineering . . . . . . . . . . 233
10.2 Electrical engineering . . . . . . . . . . 249
10.3 Civil engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
10.4 Structural analysis . . . . . . . . . . . 251
10.5 Numerical control . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
10.6 Engineering utilities . . . . . . . . . . 252
10.7 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
10.7.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
10.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
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Chapter 11: Mathematics 254
11.1 General math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
11.2 Mandelbrot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
11.3 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
11.4 Mathematical utilities . . . . . . . . . . 258
11.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Chapter 12: Programming 259
12.1 CASE tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
12.2 Desktop tools for programmers . . . . . . 259
12.3 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
12.3.1 Assembler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
12.3.2 BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
12.3.3 C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
12.3.3.1 C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
12.3.4 Pascal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
12.3.4.1 OOP Pascal for DOS (Borland) . . 271
12.3.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
12.4 'Make' utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
12.5 Hypertext/hypermedia . . . . . . . . . . . 273
12.6 Programming utilities . . . . . . . . . . 273
12.7 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
12.7.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 275
12.7.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
12.8 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Chapter 13: Education 280
13.1 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
13.2 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
13.3 Junior high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
13.4 High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
13.5 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
13.6 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
13.7 Foreign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
13.8 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
13.8.1 Operating system tutors . . . . . . . 290
13.8.2 Typing tutors . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
13.9 Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
13.9.1 Gradebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
13.10 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
13.11 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
13.12 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
13.12.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
13.13 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Chapter 14: Graphics 303
14.1 Viewing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
14.2 Drawing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
14.3 Paint programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
14.3.1 Graphics diversions . . . . . . . . . 308
14.4 Presentation graphics . . . . . . . . . . 308
14.5 CAD/CAM applications . . . . . . . . . . . 309
14.6 Business applications . . . . . . . . . . 310
14.6.1 OCR applications . . . . . . . . . . 310
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14.7 File format translators . . . . . . . . . 311
14.8 Tools & utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
14.8.1 Screen capture . . . . . . . . . . . 312
14.9 Ready-made graphic images . . . . . . . . 312
14.9.1 Multi-format images . . . . . . . . . 312
14.9.2 PCX images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
14.10 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
14.10.1 For AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
14.11 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Chapter 15: Home & hobby 318
15.1 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
15.2 Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
15.3 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
15.4 Household automation . . . . . . . . . . . 329
15.5 Movies & video tapes . . . . . . . . . . . 329
15.6 Personalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
15.7 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
15.7.1 Food/dietary/kitchen . . . . . . . . 333
15.7.2 Exercise/fitness . . . . . . . . . . 335
15.8 Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
15.9 Ham radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
15.10 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
15.11 Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
15.12 Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
15.13 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
15.14 Fortune telling & astrology . . . . . . . 348
15.15 Planes, trains & automobiles . . . . . . 351
15.16 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
15.16.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
15.17 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Chapter 16: Religion & philosophy 356
16.1 The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
16.1.1 Bible programs . . . . . . . . . . . 356
16.1.2 Bible text . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
16.2 Software for houses of worship . . . . . . 356
16.3 New age/occult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
16.4 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
16.4.1 Metaphysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
16.5 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
16.5.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Chapter 17: Games 360
17.1 Practical jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
17.2 Jokes & humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
17.3 Sayings & stories . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
17.4 Board games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
17.4.1 Mahjong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
17.4.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
17.5 Arcade games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
17.6 Card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
17.6.1 Poker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
17.6.2 Solitaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
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17.7 Non-card games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
17.8 Casino games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
17.9 War games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
17.10 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
17.10.1 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
17.11 Star Trek & Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . 376
17.12 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
17.13 Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
17.14 Word games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
17.14.1 Cryptanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . 385
17.15 Pinball/paddleball . . . . . . . . . . . 386
17.16 Strategy/simulation . . . . . . . . . . . 386
17.17 Puzzles, mix & match . . . . . . . . . . 389
17.18 For adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
17.19 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
17.19.1 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
17.20 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Chapter 18: About shareware 392
18.1 Assn. Shareware Professionals . . . . . . 392
18.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Chapter 19: Other 397
19.1 Software tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
19.1.1 For multiple programs . . . . . . . . 397
19.1.2 For other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
19.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Appendix A: Author addresses 399
Appendix B: Vendor addresses 436
Appendix C: Bulletin Boards 457
Appendix D: Retired shareware 473
Appendix E: Sorted list of all programs 474
Index 491
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ASP Catalog for BBS Users 2
ASP Shareware Catalog for BBS users
nd th
2 volume, 10 edition
Published April 2, 1992
Copyright 1992 by the Association of Shareware Professionals
(ASP), a non-profit organization; all rights reserved. Any
specific hardware/software names used in this catalog are the
(registered) trademarks of specific companies. Individuals,
bulletin board systems, national information systems, non-profit
organizations, and government agencies may freely distribute this
document in electronic form. For-profit disk vendor companies
may distribute this document in electronic form if they have an
ASP associate membership and if they charge only their normal
distribution fees. All others must obtain prior written per-
mission from the Association of Shareware Professionals. Write
to the ASP at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442.
The programs & services described in this catalog come from
members of the Association of Shareware Professionals. This
catalog may not list every ASP-member product and it may not be
current. Send all comments about the catalog to the above
address, or to CompuServe userID 70007,4004, or as a message in
the CompuServe SHAREWARE forum.
ASP strives to produce accurate catalogs BUT this publication may
contain any number of typographical, graphical, printing, or
interpretation errors.
"These programs are produced by members of the Associa-
tion of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to
make sure that the shareware principle works for you.
If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly,
ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
does not provide technical support for members'
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545
Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve
message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombuds-
man 70007,3536". The Ombudsman may be contacted by FAX
by sending to the ASP FAX number: (616) 788-2765. In
communication with the Ombudsman please include a tele-
phone number and/or FAX if available.
Please write to the ASP at the above address if you have any
comments or questions about this catalog.
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Chapter 1
How to read this catalog
ASP members have supplied product descriptions for each shareware
application they offer. The catalog groups them by subject
matter and lists them alphabetically. If you want to know the
name/address/phone for the author of a particular program, turn
to the index and look for the program by name. You'll usually
see two page references: one describes the page where you read
about the program, the other mentions the page where you can find
information about the author (in Appendix A). Just turn to the
appropriate page and scan for the name of the program.
The Association of Shareware Professionals does NOT rate members'
software for functionality or usefulness, nor can it attest to
the validity of any product description in this catalog. That is
for you -- the user -- to decide. Shareware, especially those
products authorized to carry the ASP logo, can be tested on a
"try before you buy" basis. If the software doesn't meet your
needs, you won't have to worry about getting a refund. (That's
the beauty of the shareware marketing concept.)
1.1 Minimum requirements
Every program description lists its computer and operating system
requirements (e.g. "IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better"). Unless noted
otherwise, each program assumes you have a standard keyboard,
monitor, printer, and either two floppy drives or a hard disk.
And unless noted otherwise, programs written for the IBM PC
assume you have at least 512k of total installed RAM. Many pro-
grams may also need specific hardware or software such as:
CGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying CGA
graphics. This includes most "laptop CGA" com-
puters, plus higher resolution monitors such as
the EGA or VGA. Some of the described programs
may operate correctly with a Hercules monitor if
you use a "CGA simulator" program; consult your
video monitor manual for details.
Dual 720k drives
At least two floppy drives capable of writing at
least 720k of data per disk, or, preferably, a
hard disk (see below).
EGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying EGA
graphics. This almost always includes VGA and
other higher-resolution monitors. CGA and
Hercules monitors won't suffice.
Hard disk A fixed-, removeable-, or network-drive device
capable of storing multiple megabytes of data.
Some programs also assume you have at least one
floppy drive in addition to the hard disk.
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Hercules monitor
A video monitor capable of displaying Hercules
graphics. CGA monitors won't suffice.
HP DeskJet A Hewlett-Packard DeskJet or compatible printer.
Some programs may require a DeskJet starting with
a specific model such as the DeskJet Plus or
having a specific feature like a RAM cartridge.
HP LaserJet A Hewlett-Packard LaserJet or compatible printer.
(HP DeskJet printers recognize most, but not all,
of the HP LaserJet command set.) Some programs
may require a LaserJet either starting with a
specific model such as the LaserJet II or having a
specific feature like the LaserJet IIIDSi.
Modem A modem. Almost all programs work with a "Hayes"
modem, specifically one able to recognize the
Hayes command set (an industry standard). A few
programs claim to work with non-Hayes modems too.
Some programs may require the modem to operate at
a specific rate of speed (e.g. "1200 baud").
Mouse A mouse.
Network A computer hooked up a local area network (LAN)
system. Program descriptions will normally
specify the different types of LAN systems under
which they can operate.
Plotter A plotter output device. Many of the described
programs need a plotter able to recognize the HPGL
(Hewlett Packard Graphics Language) command set.
PostScript printer
A printer able to interpret the PostScript(r)
command set. Many printers (including the HP
LaserJet series) offer PostScript compatibility
via plug-in cartridges.
VGA monitor A video monitor capable of displaying VGA
graphics. This almost always includes super-VGA
and other higher-resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/
Hercules monitors won't suffice.
SVGA monitor
A video monitor capable of displaying Super-VGA
graphics. This almost always includes higher-
resolution monitors. CGA/EGA/VGA/Hercules
monitors won't suffice.
1.2 Registration benefits
All ASP member shareware products come with certain minimum
benefits when you register. The author must acknowledge your
registration (you don't just get a canceled check) and must
provide a minimum amount of technical support for at least three
months.
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Many authors provide other registration benefits such as a
printed manual, a master disk, a year of unlimited phone support,
source code, etc. The product description will mention them when
appropriate.
In addition, every ASP member can offer the following benefits to
registered customers:
CompuServe
IntroPak obtain an introductory membership to the Compu-
Serve network with a $15 usage credit when you
register an ASP member's shareware product.
Shareware
Magazine get a discount when you subscribe to Shareware
Magazine.
Many authors include this information when they acknowledge
registrations. Contact the author if you need assistance.
Some authors add "registration reminder screens" to the shareware
version of a program as a way to gently remind people to
register. (The ASP sets ethical standards regarding it.) Almost
all authors will either send a copy of the program without
reminder screens, or will disclose a method to disable the
reminders, once you register the product.
1.3 Sample product description
This sample description will help you understand what each field
means:
Product: Shareware Program Name [***]
A "[***]" across from the product name indicates a new or
updated description since the last catalog.
Author: name & phone number of the person or company offering
this product. See Appendix A for detailed information about
the person or company.
Needs: computer type [IBM PC, IBM 80386, MacIntosh, etc.],
operating system, and version number. May also describe other
needed or optional hardware & software. See above for more
details.
Registration: The cost of a single user license, expressed in
U.S. currency unless otherwise noted. Many authors provide
"multi-tier" registrations, and you may pay a little more or
less than the amount stated here depending on your situation.
(You can sometimes save money by "reading the fine print.")
Some authors don't include shipping & handling fees in their
prices. Most authors offer network, site, and corporate
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licenses; please contact the author for specific details and
price quotes.
Version: version number (release date)
User benefits: Describes the benefits you get for registering
the software. All ASP shareware programs come with certain
minimum benefits; see above for details.
Look for: FILENAME.EXT (call xxx-xxx-xxxx to download it at no
charge); FNAME.EXT in GATE:FORUM forum LIB 9 on CompuServe;
FILENAME.EXT in ROUNDTABLE RTC LIB 9 on GEnie.
Download size: the size of the file(s) to download, in
kilobytes. A 2400 baud modem can download about 14 kilobytes
per minute under normal conditions.
Special instructions: tells if the author limits product
distribution to the United States. In some cases the author or
company may have signed a contract forbidding worldwide share-
ware distribution. In other cases the product may only appeal
to an American audience (income tax software for example). In
rare cases, U.S. federal laws may actually prohibit the author
or company from distributing the product in other countries.
Description: a paragraph or two of text which describes the
shareware product in detail. This information comes direct
from the author or company behind the program.
Editor's note: the catalog editor may append text of his own if
something needs further explanation.
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Chapter 2
Utilities
2.1 Disk utilities
Product: BatchMaker Plus
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. Hard disk, CGA monitor, 384k
RAM.
Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355
Registration: $25.00
Version: 2.5 (12-12-91)
User benefits: BatchMaker Plus package with a manual and the
latest version released. Independent copy of LCOPY for
transportability. Six months of support.
Look for: BTMK25.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 500k
Description:
FILE MENU - Menu of up to 500 files, Disk and computer info,
Calculator and calendar. DOS UTILITY - Double DIR DOS
manipulation, DIR tree, Disk and computer info, View files,
Display or change attribute, Execute program from list, Copy
large file to floppies. FILE EDITOR - Full screen editor, Quick
reference DOS help, Cut and paste, Locate function, Print
function, Make DIR to install program. DISK FUNCTIONS - Disk
commands with options. SETUP and LOAN & SAVINGS to get you
started, Mouse Support
Product: Directory Freedom
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: Bit Masons Consulting, 508-898-3321
Registration: $20.00
Version: 4.50 (12-05-91)
User benefits: Minimum 90 days phone/BBS/mail support. Printed
manuals, disks, and software subscription services available
for higher fees.
Look for: DF400.ZIP on BBSs (call 508-875-3618 to download it at
no charge); DF450.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe.
Download size: 190k
Description:
Offers a fast, compact alternative to DOS Shells which provides
features such as selective file and directory operations; a
scrollable environment for examining files and directories; and
user-defined keys which can operate upon highlighted files. All
this in a program less than 25KB in size since it is written in
assembler! Easily customized through an external configuration
program. A great companion for systems of any size.
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Product: Directory-Manifest
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. CGA monitor, 384k RAM.
Author: Northland Multisoft, 818-963-6355
Registration: $15.00
Version: 1.0 (12-22-91)
User benefits: Six months of support, plus a disk and a manual.
Look for: DIRMAN.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 200k
Description:
A Shell and Utility that includes disk and computer
information. A double directory DOS utility with a directory
tree, change attributes, copy large files beyond the capacity
of one diskette, view files even binary files, copy, rename,
erase, move, make and remove a directory, group copy or group
erase files. Execute files and print files from the directory
list. And more. All with mouse support.
Product: Duplicate File Manager
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: Micro System Solutions, 303-795-7653
Registration: $27.00
Version: 3.0 (09-01-91)
User benefits: Printed manual, phone support.
Look for: CUDUP3.EXE on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at
no charge); CUDUP3.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe.
Download size: 100k
Description:
Reads all files on up to 8 requested drives, optionally
includes files contained in compression libraries (ZIP, LHA,
LHARC, PAK, ZOO, ARC, MD, etc.) Provides full list, viewing and
file deletion capabilities. Duplicates listed as equals in
filename only, filename plus equals in any of the following:
size, date or time.
Product: Flu_Shot+
Virus Detection/Prevention via active monitor. See full
description on page 107.
Product: FOURU
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. EGA monitor.
Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704
Registration: $20.00
Version: 2.0 (07-01-91)
User benefits: Free upgrades for one year.
Look for: FOURU.ZIP (multiple files) on BBSs (call 414-789-4532
to download it at no charge); FOURU.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6
on CompuServe.
Download size: 70k
Description:
Four Handy Utilities for your system.
DD.EXE A quick color coded directory lister.
FTREE.EXE Shows size of directories on your hard disk.
TO.EXE Change Drive/Directory quickly.
DFL.EXE Duplicate file finder.
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Product: Mover
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Richard W. Adams
Registration: $5.00
Version: 2.11 (06-09-91)
User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades.
Look for: MOVED211.ZIP on BBSs; MOVED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6
on CompuServe.
Download size: 19k
Description:
Moves files between directories or disks. Fast, simple &
intuitive. Makes organizing your hard disk a snap. Options to
overwrite existing target files without asking, to delete
source files & to securely overwrite deleted source files. Much
faster than copying-then-deleting files. Works even on full
disks.
Product: PC-INFO
Displays snapshot of system HW, SW & mem.dev. See full
description on page 71.
Product: Room
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Richard W. Adams
Registration: $5.00
Version: 2.11 (06-09-91)
User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades.
Look for: ROOMD211.ZIP on BBSs; ROOMD2.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1
on CompuServe.
Download size: 8k
Description:
Tells much space is left on a disk & if there's room for a
specified set of files. Much faster & without the disk
thrashing of the DOS CHKDSK program. Find out how close you
are to filling up your disk. Use Room in a batch file to find
out if there's enough space on the disk before trying to copy
files on it. Room takes into account existing files by the
same name on the disk.
Product: SAFEPACK [***]
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: D J Harvey Software
Registration: $15.50
Version: 1.1 (03-24-92)
User benefits: Next upgrade, two years of support.
Look for: SAFPAK11.ZIP on BBSs; SAFPAK.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1
on CompuServe.
Download size: 53k
Description:
This disk defragmenter for MSDOS up to 5.0 and DR DOS up to 6.0
is designed so that the data on the disk should be immune to
any interruptions to the program, whether due to user
interrupt, machine failure, or even a power cut.
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Numerous options allow files and directories to be sorted into
almost any order, and many other optimizations are possible. It
may be run in unattended mode, allowing use in batch files.
As it uses only high level calls, it should work on ANY
standard DOS Disk.
Product: STRG String Processing Routines
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 1.0 or better. Turbo Pascal 5.0 or better.
Author: Eagle Performance Software, 214-539-7855
Registration: $35.00
Version: 6.1b (06-17-91)
User benefits: 260k of assembler source code and 75 .OBJ files,
which can recompile under any TP version from 4.0 to 6.0;
Voice, BBS and FAX technical support; $9 upgrade policy for new
versions.
Look for: STRG61B.ZIP on BBSs (call 214-539-9878 to download it
at no charge); STRG61.ZIP in BPROGA forum LIB 7 on CompuServe;
STRG61B.ZIP in BORLAND RTC LIB 3 on GEnie.
Download size: 48k
Description:
Extremely high speed string routines for strings, characters,
and all types of numbers, including case, classification,
comparison, conversion, copy, count, delete, format,
justification, membership, parse, position, replace, search,
sort, tabbing, ASCIIZ, many with match/ignore case and many
more! 111 routines fit in 6.3k or less. Most are much faster
than the string routines provided by Borland. Also available
for previous versions of Turbo Pascal -- contact us for more
information.
2.1.1 Disk cataloging
Product: Disk Manager (CUDM)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: Micro System Solutions, 303-795-7653
Registration: $47.00
Version: 3.30 (08-01-91)
User benefits: Printed manual, master disks, phone support.
Look for: CUDM32.EXE on BBSs (call 617-354-8873 to download it at
no charge); CUDM32.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe.
Download size: 118k
Description:
Reads all sizes of disks (Floppies, Hard drives & CD-ROMs),
creates an on-disk catalog for your later use to find, list or
label your diskettes. Will produce labels for 5.25" or 3.5"
diskettes and listings in 3 formats. Support any display mode.
Will catalog over 50,000 files and will read compression
libraries such as .ZIP, .ARC, .LZH (both versions), .PAK, .LBR,
.ZOO, .MD and at your command will include them in your
catalog.
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Product: DISKLIST
Diskette Cover & Label Producer - 33 Formats. See full
description on page 24.
Product: DiZk4D
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. 4DOS, IBM Graphics printer.
Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME
Registration: $25.00
Version: 3.03 (11-18-91)
User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware
disks of other programs.
Look for: DZK4D303.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it
at no charge); DIZK4D.ZIP in PCVENB forum LIB 10 on CompuServe.
Download size: 166k
Description:
The FIRST dizk catalog and labeling system created expressly
for 4DOS. Reads the dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number,
code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add or update field
descriptions for each file! You can even choose to omit files
from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer
descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings,
catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be
sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of
fields.
Product: DiZkND
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Norton's NDOS. IBM Graphics
printer.
Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME
Registration: $25.00
Version: 2.11 (11-25-91)
User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware
disks of other programs.
Look for: DZKND211.ZIP on BBSs (call 219-784-2147 to download it
at no charge); DIZKND.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe.
Download size: 163k
Description:
The FIRST dizk catalog and labeling system created expressly
for NDOS. Reads the dizk, lets you add a title, dizk number,
code, and 2 lines of remarks THEN you can add or update field
descriptions for each file! You can even choose to omit files
from the catalog. You can update the dizk files and transfer
descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of labels, listings,
catalogs, AND a complete files list. All print outs can be
sent to file. Performs searches on all fields or combination of
fields.
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Product: FBNCAT
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 640k RAM, hard disk, one
floppy drive.
Author: FBN Software, 408-446-9039
Registration: $25.00
Version: 3.0 (11-01-90)
User benefits: Printed manual and most current version on disk,
Free support via CIS, GEnie, mail.
Look for: FBNCT3.EXE on BBSs; FBNCT3.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on
CompuServe.
Download size: 154k
Description:
This disk catalog manager uses pull down menus and is fast and
simple to use. The user interface and easy of use is a major
strength of this program. Provides mouse support, configurable
printer support, ARC-ZIP-PAK-LZH archive support, prints labels
on dot matrix printers.
Product: LJ-SLEEVE [***]
Print floppy storage sleeves on laserjets. See full
description on page 57.
Product: OMNIDiZk
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. IBM Graphics printer.
Author: Unicorn Software Limited, 219-563-HOME
Registration: $25.00
Version: 2.90 (11-25-91)
User benefits: Master disks, phone/BBS/mail support. Shareware
disks of other programs.
Look for: ODIZK290.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-784-2147 to download it
at no charge); ODIZK.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 9 on CompuServe.
Download size: 142k
Description:
A complete dizk catalog and labeling system. Reads a dizk,
lets you add a title, dizk number, code, and 2 lines of remarks
THEN you can add a description to each file! You can even
choose to omit files from the catalog. You can update the dizk
files and transfer descriptions. Prints 3 sizes and 2 styles of
labels, listings, catalogs, AND a complete files list. All
print outs can be sent to file. Performs searches on all
fields or combination of fields.
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Product: PixFolio Image Catalog System
Needs: IBM AT (80286), Windows 3.0 or better. 256-color video
card and a video driver to display 256-color images.
Author: ACK Software, 502-955-7527
Registration: $25.00
Version: 1.03.6 (01-24-92)
User benefits: Phone & CompuServe support; free upgrade to next
major version.
Look for: PIXF13.ZIP on BBSs; PIXF13.ZIP in WINADV forum LIB 0 on
CompuServe.
Download size: 400k
Description:
Enables the user to maintain catalogs of the locations of
various graphics files. File formats supported include BMP,
PCX, GIF TIF, TGA, IFF/LBM, IMG, MAC, IMF, ICO/ICN Micrografx
DRW and EPS. Files can be saved in BMP, PCX, GIF, TGA, TIF and
IFF formats.
Image manipulation tools include: rotate, mirror/flip, resize,
crop, cut & paste, palette matching, dithering print and adjust
brightness & contrast. Image catalogs can be searched for
user-supplied keywords or other criteria.
2.1.2 Hard disk utilities
Product: ActaeOn
Hard Disk Manager. See full description on page 101.
Product: BCS Menu Program
Bristol Computing Professional Menu System. See full
description on page 93.
Product: Command Post
Programmable Shell/File Mgr. for Windows 3.0. See full
description on page 104.
Product: DaMenu [***]
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better. Hard disk, EGA monitor.
Author: Just-In-Time Computing Services, 607-257-6517
Registration: $15.00
Version: 1.1 (04-02-92)
User benefits: Master disks, phone/CompuServe support.
Look for: DAMENU11.EX on BBSs (call 607-533-7072 to download it
at no charge); DMENU1.EXE in IBMSYS forum LIB 5 on CompuServe.
Download size: 130k
Description:
An easy to use, intuitive DOS menu system for novices and
advanced users! Increases your productivity and features:
* No memory overhead, not memory resident
* Mouse Support
* Network Compatible
* Built-in screen saver with user selectable delay
* Password protection for applications & 'Exit to DOS'
* File passing/command line option
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* Easy menu modification
* Up to 9 menus and a total of 72 applications
Product: DIRECT MAINT
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better. Hard disk, 380k RAM.
Author: MORSOFT, 512-561-0731
Registration: $29.95
Version: 2.0 (07-01-89)
User benefits: Printed manual, phone support, one free upgrade.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; DIRCMA.ZIP in IBMSYS
forum LIB 5 on CompuServe; DIRCMAIN.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on
GEnie.
Download size: 286k
Description:
Tame your hard disk and forget DOS with this directory and file
manager. Formatted directory and file display, point & shoot
menus for copy, move, compare, erase all, selected or marked
files. Change file names, dates, times, attributes. Run
programs with the stroke of a key. Easily locate & erase
inactive and duplicate files to save precious disk space. View
two disks or two directories on same disk on same screen at the
same time, find any file on any disk quickly, and much, much,
more.
Product: Director
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Richard W. Adams
Registration: $5.00
Version: 2.03 (06-09-91)
User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades.
Look for: DIRED203.ZIP on BBSs; DIRED2.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 3
on CompuServe.
Download size: 15k
Description:
Fast, easy way to display or record your disk directory
structure. You can use the data to rebuild your disk after a
crash, or to set up new systems with similar structure.
Product: DIREDIT
File/Directory listing and sorting utility. See full
description on page 102.
Product: Disk Manager (CUDM)
Disk Catalog system. See full description on page 10.
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Product: Disk OrGanizer (DOG)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.11 or better. EMS memory may be needed for
very large hard disks.
Author: Soft GAM's Software, 707-961-1632
Registration: $30.00
Version: 3.14 (08-18-91)
User benefits: Printed manual, master disks.
Look for: DOG314.ZIP on BBSs (call 707-778-8944 to download it at
no charge); DOG.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe.
Download size: 40k
Description:
This file defragmentation utility will improve the the speed
that files can be read from and written to a disk. Can also
recover some disk space by "freeing" space that directories are
no longer using. Can recover from a power failure and has many
features to improve safety and speed.
Product: DOS Extensions for Professional
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: Allison Software, 412-727-2198
Registration: $59.00
Version: 1.1 (09-02-91)
User benefits: Printed manual, latest version, reduced price
updates as available.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs.
Download size: 274k
Description:
DIFF Highlights differences between file versions.
DUMP Displays binary files, dirs, sectors, FAT's, &
cluster chains.
SEARCH Quickly finds files anywhere by contents.
SPLIT Breaks large files into pieces by four methods.
SUB Replaces chars, tabs, and spaces in text files.
A flexible script generator.
XDEL Performs tree deletes on files and dirs,
overwriting for security.
XDIR Lists, finds, totals, and sorts files & trees.
Product: Dupes
Finds duplicate/empty files & empty dirs. See full description
on page 27.
Product: Duplicate File Locator (DFL)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better. 400k RAM.
Author: W.S. Ataras Engineering, 301-249-1141
Registration: $40.00
Version: 3.11 (01-01-91)
User benefits: Phone & modem support. Printed manual. Bug
fixes. 30 day money-back guarantee. Upgrade/follow-up notices.
Look for: DFL311S.ZIP on BBSs (call 408-384-3658 to download it
at no charge); DFL*.ZIP in IBMNET forum LIB 6 on CompuServe.
Download size: 150k
Description:
* Pulldown menus with context help
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* Find files with identical names, lengths, contents via
CRC32 or bin compare
* Find Path duplicates like DFL.EXE, DFL.BAT & DFL.COM
* View, Del, Binary or custom compare, Tag & delete, Print
or Export the list
* Use mask like *.*
* Multiple drives & network drives
* Handles huge disks
* Batch run unattended
* Performs above on archived files
* Customizable for up to 10 archive types
* Pre-customized for ZIP/PAK/LZH/PKA/ARJ/ARC/ZOO
Product: EDDY (EDit DirectorY)
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: John Scofield
Registration: $20.00
Version: 6b2 (01-04-92)
User benefits: Technical support, free upgrade.
Look for: EDDY6B*.ZIP on BBSs (call 215-678-9334 to download it
at no charge); EDDY6B.ZIP in CLMFORUM forum LIB 4 on
CompuServe.
Download size: 200k
Description:
* Full-screen directory editor
* Disk & directory manager
* Backup & recovery utility
* File finder, viewer & patcher
* Hex/text string finder & replacer
* Sector editor, RAM editor
* Powerful DOS shell
...and MUCH more!
"Computer Language" says:
"The interface ... is elegant."
"...clean, easy-to-use, well-written program."
"...quality of product we've seen from Peter Norton."
Product: FILE-MAN
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: Micrometric, 813-377-2515
Registration: $30.00
Version: 4.21 (05-24-91)
User benefits: Printed & bound 7'x8.5' manual, one yr. phone/mail
support, next release notification.
Look for: FILE@421.ZIP on BBSs.
Download size: 194k
Description:
A menu driven utility program that aids in managing disk files.
Directory and file names are displayed in sorted order with
file names sorted by name, extension, date or size. Single
files or groups may be quickly marked and then acted upon. The
actions include copy, move, spawn, append, erase, rename,
change attribute status, display, print and locate. Features
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include context sensitive help, macro procedures, directory
tree, diskette labels and program parameter customization.
Product: FLEXIBAK Plus [***]
Flexible Hard Disk Backup System. See full description on
page 30.
Product: Globally
Executes commands/programs in multiple dirs. See full
description on page 74.
Product: Globally/2
Executes commands/programs in multiple dirs. See full
description on page 74.
Product: HandyDOS [***]
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Abri TEchnologies, Inc.
Registration: $25.00
Version: 1.2 (02-27-92)
User benefits: Three months support.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDOS.EXE in IBMSYS forum
LIB 3 on CompuServe.
Download size: 74k
Description:
A set of several most wanted utilites:
BAK can delete all *.bak and NULL files from disk or
directory.
MV can move files or whole directories around disk.
D changes directories by simple number reference.
DELTREE deletes whole unwanted directory.
...and other handy utilities.
Product: Hard at Work [***]
You take a break while the computer "works" See full
description on page 360.
Product: Hard Disk Director
Hard Disk Menu and Shell. See full description on page 105.
Product: HDTEST
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. 312k RAM.
Author: Computer Counselors, Inc., 215-527-4408
Registration: $35.00
Version: 5.35a (10-20-91)
User benefits: Latest version of program on disk. Telephone and
mail support. Notice of upgrades, bug fixes, etc.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; HDTEST.ZIP in IBMHW forum
LIB 1 on CompuServe.
Download size: 142k
Description:
Allows thorough READ/WRITE testing of a hard disk partition or
floppy disk without disturbing data on the disk. Data from a
problem area is moved to a known good area, and the disk's FAT
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and directory entries are adjusted to preserve the structure of
the file of which it is a part. Recognizes and tests large
partitions created by MS/PC DOS 4.xx or 5.xx, as well as
proprietary partitions created by SpeedStor or Disk Manager.
Product: JDIR [***]
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: Cybernetic Software, 708-677-8358
Registration: $10.00
Version: 1.1 (01-11-90)
User benefits: Master disks, source code.
Look for: JDIR11.ZIP on BBSs (call 312-764-0591 to download it at
no charge).
Download size: 8k
Description:
Provides an alphabetical directory list in 4 columns. File
attributes are displayed instead of the time and date stamp. If
there are more files than can be fit on one screen, the program
will automatically pause at the end of each screen.
Product: LCD: Led's Change Directory
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.3 or better.
Author: Keith Ledbetter, 804-674-0780
Registration: $15.00
Version: 3.1a (05-06-91)
User benefits: Registered users receive a BRAND utility to embed
their name into future upgrades and free voice support.
Look for: LCD_31A.ZIP on BBSs (call 804-790-1675 to download it
at no charge); LCD31A.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe;
LCD_31A.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie.
Download size: 30k
Description:
Voted by the Public (software) Library publication as one of
"the 10 best utilities of 1990". Helps you quickly and easily
change between subdirectories on your hard drives. Supports
"fuzzy matching" logic. Can even act as a total replacement
for DOS's CD, RD, and MD commands. Fully supports EGA/VGA 43
and 50 line screen modes. Stop typing commands like "CD
\PCPLUS\DOWNLOAD\NEW"; it's as simple as "LCD NEW"! Network
aware; supports up to 4,000 directories.
Product: LK4.EXE
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: GTX Software, 213-257-2704
Registration: $10.00
Version: 2.0 (10-20-91)
User benefits: Free upgrades for one year.
Look for: LK4.ZIP on BBSs (call 414-789-4352 to download it at no
charge); LK4.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe.
Download size: 33k
Description:
A fast file finder that searches across all hard drives or
selected drives. User enters a string and it will search all
hard drives for filenames containing the string. If LK4 is
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entered without a search string, it will search hard drives for
duplicate filenames. When it completes the search, all located
files are displayed in a window and the user may view, tag, or
delete selected files. Users may also automatically change to
the directory containing the selected file.
Product: LOGIK MENU
Menu System, 43/50 lines, Mouse, Events, Log. See full
description on page 96.
Product: LoveDOS [***]
The computer falls in love with you. See full description on
page 360.
Product: Mass-Store Copy
Copy disks with only one drive. (Opticals!). See full
description on page 31.
Product: Nifty James's File Finder
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356
Registration: $15.00
Version: 2.00 (03-04-91)
User benefits: Upgrade discounts.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJFIND.ZIP in IBMSYS
forum LIB 3 on CompuServe.
Download size: 35k
Description:
Lets you search one or more of your disk drives for a given
file name. The program automatically searches through ARC,
PKZIP, LHARC, ZOO, PAK, and DWC archives. Numerous options
allow custom reporting abilities.
Product: NJ's File Finder for Windows
Needs: IBM PC, Windows 3.0 or better.
Author: Mike Blaszczak, 203-292-1356
Registration: $15.00
Version: 1.00 (06-10-91)
User benefits: Upgrade discounts.
Look for: availability unknown on BBSs; NJWFIN.LZH in IBMSYS
forum LIB 3 on CompuServe.
Download size: 45k
Description:
A complete rewrite of NJFIND for the Microsoft Windows
environment. It searches any hard drive or network drive for
the specified filename, and reports the results to the user.
Any found file may then be launched. Supports ARC, ARJ, DWC,
LHARC, LHA, PKZIP, ZOO, and PAK archives. Full context-
sensitive and index help!
Product: OffLoad
File archiving system. See full description on page 35.
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Product: An Ounce Of Prevention
Disaster-prevention/data-protection system. See full
description on page 106.
Product: PALERT
Verify enough disk freespace before using pgm. See full
description on page 66.
Product: PCOPY
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820
Registration: $20.00
Version: 9.0D (04-01-91)
User benefits: Update of current version and future enhancements.
$45 purchases 8 utilities with bound manual. Money back
gurantee.
Look for: PCOPY90D.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it
at no charge); PCOPY9.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe;
PCOPY90D.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie.
Download size: 105k
Description:
Offers the COPY utility DOS should have provided. Even with
DOS 5.0, DOS COPY can be dangerous to use and has limited
options. PCOPY's abundant options include: Multiple output
disks, fill disks efficiently, split files across disks, select
files by date/time/size, update/merge dirs and more. Special
*DISK*.* type wildcards. Scan/Make directories, prevent
accidental file overlays. Menu or command driven. Featured in
PC Computing July 1991 - Taming your Hard Disk by Preston
Gralla.
Product: PDEL
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 3.0 or better.
Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820
Registration: $20.00
Version: 4.2 (12-26-90)
User benefits: Latest version, BBS Access and Updates. $45 gets
package of 8 utilities with bound manual. Money Back Gurantee.
Money Back Gurantee.
Look for: PDEL42.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it at
no charge); PDEL42.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe;
PDEL42.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie.
Download size: 62k
Description:
Offers the file delete utility that DOS should have provided.
Extensive file selection capabilities let you delete just what
you want. Select by date/time, size, attribute, special
wildcard patterns like *DISK*.* and mode. Delete until a
specified amount of freespace exists. Wipe file data before
deleting to prevent file undelete. Test feature simulates
delete. Emergency stop by pressing any key. Recommended in PC
Computing July 1991 - Taming your Hard Disk by Preston Gralla.
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Product: Professional Master Key
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better. Hard disk (except large IDE
drives) - Not for Digital Research's DR DOS.
Author: Public Brand Software, 317-856-7535
Registration: $35.00
Version: 3.2 (04-10-91)
User benefits: BBS, phone, and mail support - disk with latest
version - printed manual - notice of upgrades.
Look for: PMK32.ZIP on BBSs (call 317-856-2087 to download it at
no charge); PMK32.ZIP in IBMHW forum LIB 1 on CompuServe.
Download size: 205k
Description:
ALTER read-only, system, hidden attributes
EDIT files and sectors directly (hex editor)
EXPLORE disk configuration, statistics, etc.
FILL files and disks with patterns to prevent
unerasure (DOD compliant)
LOCATE files in subdirectories ("WHEREIS")
MAP disk and file usage - detect fragmentation
SET file date and time ("TOUCH")
SORT and move directory entries on the disk
UNERASE files - very easy to use
UNFORMAT most hard disks
Product: PSEARCH
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820
Registration: $20.00
Version: 4.4e (04-10-91)
User benefits: Latest version, BBS access and updates. $45 gets
8 utility package with bound manual. Money Back gurantee.
Look for: PS44E.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2820 to download it at
no charge); PS44E.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe;
PS44E.ZIP in IBMPC-615 RTC LIB 5 on GEnie.
Download size: 85k
Description:
Used by thousands of users to locate files on hard disks. You
provide it with words or phrases, and it will scan a directory,
directory tree, or all directories to find any file containing
the text. Extensive file selection and pattern matching are
provided. Not only finds files but provides colorful display
of found text. Can also drive other commands for found files.
A must have utility. Recommended in PC World as one of the
Best of Shareware products in 1990 (October 1990).
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Product: PTOUCH
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Patri-Soft, 714-352-2820
Registration: $10.00
Version: 2.0 (08-18-90)
User benefits: Current version and updates. $45 gets package of
all 8 utilities.
Look for: PTOUCH2.ZIP on BBSs (call 714-352-2825 to download it
at no charge).
Download size: 15k
Description:
Lets you modify the date and time DOS keeps in file directories
for each file. You may either set them to the current date/
time or to any specific value you desire. Useful for
correcting date/time when the system clock was improperly set.
Can also be used to set a group of files to the same date/time
value. This helps associate them as a synchronized group. Part
of the Patriquin Utilities.
Product: PullDown SAA Menu Shell
SAA CUA Compliant Dialog Boxed Menu System. See full
description on page 99.
Product: Renamer
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.0 or better.
Author: Richard W. Adams
Registration: $5.00
Version: 1.01 (06-09-91)
User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades.
Look for: RENDD101.ZIP on BBSs; RENDD1.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 1
on CompuServe.
Download size: 13k
Description:
Renames directories, quick & easy. Eliminates need to create a
new directory, copy files from old directory, delete the old
files, then delete the old directory. Works even on full
disks.
Product: Renamer/2
Needs: IBM AT (80286), OS/2 1.0 or better.
Author: Richard W. Adams
Registration: $5.00
Version: 1.01 (07-07-91)
User benefits: Eligibility for free upgrades.
Look for: RENDO101.ZIP on BBSs; REND01.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 2
on CompuServe.
Download size: 14k
Description:
Renames directories, quick & easy from the command line.
Eliminates need to create new directory, copy files from old
directory, delete old files, then delete the old directory.
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Product: SLIM
Transparent File Compression System. See full description on
page 36.
Product: SST: the Supersonic Search Tool
Needs: IBM PC, DOS 2.1 or better.
Author: Keith Ledbetter, 804-674-0780
Registration: $15.00
Version: 5.2b (05-12-91)
User benefits: Registered users receive a BRAND utility to embed
their name into all future versions and free voice support.
Look for: SST_52B.ZIP on BBSs (call 804-790-1675 to download it
at no charge); SST52B.ZIP in IBMSYS forum LIB 6 on CompuServe;
SST_52B.ZIP in IBMPC RTC LIB 5 on GEnie.
Download size: 50k
Description:
The "grand-daddy" of all file-finders, this program has been
around since 1988 (previously named simply "Where