review,STM Portable PC,Semi-Tech Microelectronics,compatible,LCD K. Cook PC NEWS - "STM PC Screens Full LCD" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 37Review of the STM Portable PC (by Semi-Tech Microelectronics), "the first computer to offer a full-sized, 25-line by 80-charac- ter liquid crystal display (LCD)".
PCjr,IBM Assistant Series,review,PFS,Software Publishing J. Langdell PC NEWS - "PFS Promoted as IBM's Assistant" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 37Review of the Assistant Series programs for the PCjr (and the PC and XT too), PFS programs (by Software Publishing Co.) that have been renamed and repackaged by IBM.
user group,club,name,IBM,legal,law M. Porter PC NEWS - "Over-eager Lawyers Want Clubs to Delete `IBM'" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 38IBM says it is not necessary to delete `IBM' from user group names.
interview,L. Williams,STM Portable PC,Semi-Tech Microelectronics K. Cook PC NEWS - "Lisa Williams: Her Changing Goals" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 39Interview with Lisa Williams, president of Semi-Tech Microelec- tronics (STM)---maker of the STM Portable PC (with LCD).
UNIX,conference,meeting,SF R. Webster PC NEWS - "Gurus Powwow on UNIX, But Few Applications Yet" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 43Overview of a 13-day UNIX conference in San Francisco.
UNIX,PC/IX,PC-DOS,Uniform Software R. Webster PC NEWS - "A Bridge from PC/IX to DOS" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 43Uniform Software Systems have created a small program that con- nects PC/IX and PC-DOS.
ITT,XTRA,Otrona 2001 PC NEWS - "Otrona and ITT Come Calling with Compatibles" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 45Overview of IBM compatibles: the XTRA (by ITT Informations Sys- tems) and the Otrona 2001 (by Otrona Advanced Systems).
PCjr,Electric Desk,Alpha Software,integrated H. Karten PC NEWS - "$345 Electric Desk Squeezes onto PCjr" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 45Overview of The Electric Desk (by Alpha Software), an integrated package (spreadsheet, word processor, DBM, and communications) that fits into 128K on the PCjr (and on the PC and XT too).
IBM Cabling System,network,announcement,LAN K. Cook PC NEWS - "IBM Puts Its Network on Hold" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 53IBM announces that it is "laying ground for building-wide net- works" (IBM Cabling System), but LAN is not forthcoming.
Dollar/Drydock Savings Bank,computer store PC NEWS - "Drydock Bank Is a Port for PC Store" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 53The Dollar/Drydock Savings Bank establishes computer stores in two of its Manhattan branches.
ROM BIOS,Phoenix Software Associates,lawsuit,legal,copyright J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Phoenix Says Its BIOS May Foil IBM's Lawsuits" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 56Phoenix Software Associates claims that it's ROM BIOS software isas good as the IBM PC's, which may help some computer companies that are under fire by IBM.
Colorado Time Systems,swimming,sports,athletics K. Cook PC NEWS - "No PCs in the Pool, Please" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 56Colorado Time Systems is now selling special plug-in boards, PCs,and software for keeping track of "times" for swimmers in meets.
Racal-Vadic,Maxwell Modem,communication J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Modem Giant Calls on PCs" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 59Racal-Vadic introduces four models of Maxwell Modems that can be used with the IBM and compatible PCs.
Key Tronic,KB 5151,keyboard,review,Selectric,typewriter K. Krause PC NEWS - "Key Tronic's KB 5151 Selectric Keys in All the........PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 61....Righ Places". Review of the KB 5151 (by Key Tronic), an IBM PC keyboard patterned after the IBM Selectric typewriter.
Lotus 1-2-3,Ashton-Tate,Symphony,dBASE III,exchange,upgrade J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Out with the Old Disks And In with the New" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 62Both Ashton-Tate and Lotus Development are offering exchange pro-grams for upgrading (dBASE II to III and Lotus 1-2-3 to Symphony,respectively).
magazine,database,DBM,Ampware J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Ampware Scales Our Magazine Mountain" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 62Magazine database index available from Ampware.
Samna Word III,word processor,review J. Taylor PC NEWS - "Latest Samna Word Versions Have Pluses, Minuses;......PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 64......Still Easy to Master". Review of Samna Word III (by Samna Corporation).
interview,D. Doernberg,R. Unkefer,Computer Literacy,book,store S. Meyers PC NEWS - "People in the News: Dan Doernberg and Rachel Unkefer" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 66Interview with Dan Doernberg and Rachel Unkefer, owners of a bookstore (called Computer Literacy Bookshop) that is devoted to computer books.
editorial,data administrator,mainframe,upgrade B. Machrone FROM THE EDITOR'S SCREEN - "On the Road Again" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 85Editorial on upgrading software ("when to call it a new version")Also discussed is the concept of the "data administrator", a per-son in charge of DBM in an organization using PCs and mainframes.
editorial,software,product,name,SSI,law,legal,trademark P. Peterson GUEST EDITORIAL - "What's in a Name" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 91Commentary on choosing software product names by an executive of Satellite Software International (SSI).
help,Q&A,bug,Microsoft Word LETTERS TO PC PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 95Bug in Microsoft Word, Ver. 1.0.
software,do-it-yourself,entrepreneur,tip,marketing P. Norton THE NORTON CHRONICLES - "Lessons From Software Veterans" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 107Continuation of article in last issue on producing and marketing your own software, this article concentrates on "marketing and a miscellany of other things" (mistakes, insights, and triumphs).
review,Brandon Stock,Market Trend,Buy/Sell,invest,money,finance G. Hayles "Taking Stock in Market Analysis Software" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 116Review of stock market software: Brandon Stock System (by BrandonInformation Management), Market Trend Analysis System and Buy/Sell Trend Analysis System(both by Personal Equity Computing)
review,fundamental analysis,stock market,invest,money,finance G. C. Hayles "Sticking To Fundamentals" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 126Review of "fundamental analysis" software: STOCKFOCUS, EvaluationForm, VALUE/SCREEN, Stockpac II, Micro/Scan, Market Maverick, DowJones Market Microscope/Spreadsheet, Micro PMS, Stock Portfolio.
review,INVESTMENT MANAGER,Dollars and $ense,stock,money,finance E. Freedman "From Wall Street To Your Street" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 134Review of the stock market investment program INVESTMENT MANAGER (by IMSI) and the home finance and budgeting program Dollars and $ense (by Monogram).
invest,finance,money N. Maffei "The PC Way To Financial Independence" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 142The author (an investor) discusses how to use the PC in order to write programs for investment analysis purposes.
Project: Database,Category 1,DBM,review "Project: Database - Part 3" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 147Cover story for 11 reviews that follow on database management programs. Large fold-out comparison chart is provided (p.155- 171). Category 1: Simple file managers/Rolodex-type packages.
DBM,review,EasyFiler,IUS,Project: Database V. Puglia "EasyFiler: Easier Said Than Done" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 148"Project: Database" review of EasyFiler (by IUS). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,FASTFILE,Datamate,Project: Database B. O'Brien "FASTFILE: Putting COBOL to Work" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 150"Project: Database" review of FASTFILE (by Datamate Co.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,VersaText,TexaSoft,Project: Database J. Helliwell "VersaText: Quick and Dirty" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 151"Project: Database" review of VersaText (by TexaSoft, Inc.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,Advanced DB Master,Stoneware,Project: Database J. Dickinson "Advanced DB Master: Too Much Power?" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 153"Project: Database" review of Advanced DB Master (by Stoneware). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,NUTSHELL,Leading Edge,Project: Database A. Poor "NUTSHELL: A Promising Preview" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 172"Project: Database" review of NUTSHELL (by Leading Edge Products)[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,SUPER Database Management System,Project: Database V. Puglia "SUPER Database Management System: Least Likely to Succeed" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 177"Project: Database" review of SUPER Database Management System (by Institute for Scientific Analysis). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,PFS:File,PFS:Report,Project: Database B. O'Brien "PFS: FILE and PFS: REPORT: Electronic File Cards" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 178"Project: Database" review of PFS:File and PFS:Report (by Soft- ware Publishing Co.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,Query!2,Hoyle and Hoyle,Project: Database E. Joyce "QUERY!2: Nuts and Bolts" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 182"Project: Database" review of QUERY!2 (superscript 2 actually) (by Hoyle and Hoyle Software, Inc.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,BEAST DATA MANAGER,Stanton,Project: Database J. Dickinson "BEAST DATA MANAGER: Mild Mannered and Competent" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 186"Project: Database" review of BEAST DATA MANAGER (by Stanton Software). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,Data Design,Insoft,Project: Database J. Perotti "Data Design: Simple but Slow" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 189"Project: Database" review of Data Design (by Insoft). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,RANK AND FILE,RAF,Project: Database E. Joyce "RANK AND FILE I: Excellent Simplicity" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 190"Project: Database" review of RANK AND FILE (by RAF Software). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
floppy disk,quality,care,test,stress,airport,magnet,insert H. A. Karten "Stress Tests For Floppies" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 196Diskettes were subjected to humidity, corrosive gas, telephone, heat, cold, airport security; only strong magnetic field a pro- blem. [Also, insert "What's the Matter with Particulate Matter"].
floppy disk,care,maintenance,cleaning,recover,particulate,insert H. A. Karten "What's the Matter with Particulate Matter" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 199Insert in "Stress Tests For Floppies" by the author, this articletells you how to recover the files on your diskette after it has been contaminated with food or other particulate matter.
3270 PC,review,mainframe B. Harts "The Elusive 3270 PC Connection" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 208Review of the IBM 3270 PC.
CS-5 Solid Modeling System,Cubicomp,CAD,graphics,3D,review,insertD. Burns and S. Venit "CS-5 Adds Depth To PC Graphics" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 214Review of CS-5 Solid Modeling System (by Cubicomp Corp.), 3D-graphics for the IBM PC. [Also, insert entitled "Serendipity with CS-5"].
CS-5 Solid Modeling System,Cubicomp,CAD,graphics,3D,review,insertB. Waldman "Serendipity with CS-5" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 220Insert in "CS-5 Adds Depth To PC Graphics" by D. Burns and S. Venit, this article is a separate review of CS-5 by an artist.
do-it-yourself,custom PC,compatible,motherboard,component S. Rosenthal "Mix and Match Your Own PC" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 225For those who want to save money, have particular hardware needs,or simply want a challenge, the author discusses how to assemble your own custom PC compatible from individual boards & components
do-it-yourself,motherboard,compatible,MegaBoard,DTC,insert W. L. Rosch "Cloning your own PC" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 241Review of the MegaBoard (Display Telecommunications Corp.(DTC)), a do-it-yourself PC look-a-like motherboard. [Also, insert "Playing the Circuit: The Challenge of Dressing a Bare Board"].
do-it-yourself,motherboard,compatible,MegaBoard,DTC,insert M. Edelhart "Playing the Circuit: The Challenge of Dressing a Bare Board" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 244Insert in "Cloning your own PC" by W. L. Rosch, this article gives current options and prices for the MegaBoard (by Display Telecommunications Corp.(DTC)).
Wellness Check,Rhode Island Department of Health,review M. Muskal "The PC Health Adviser" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 256Review of The Wellness Check (by Rhode Island Department of Health), a program that asks you questions and "assesses your major health risks and gives you advice".
used IBM PC,purchase,bargain,do-it-yourself,tip E. Joyce "Negotiating the Course to Used Computerdom" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 271Discussion (with tips) on how to go about purchasing used IBM PCs
review,game,education,Run for the Money,In Search of the Most....P. Wiswell PC ARCADE - "Educational Quests" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 291Reviw of the educational games: Run for the Money (Scarborough Systems) and In Search of the Most Amazing Things (Spinnaker Software).
book,review,UNIX D. Hannotte BOOK REVIEW - "The Good, the Best, the Ugly: Three UNIX Books" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 297Review of: B. Kernighan and R. Pike, THE UNIX PROGRAMMING ENVI- RONMENT; K. Christian, THE UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM; M. Banaham and A. Rutter, THE UNIX BOOK.
medicine,DBM,M.D.,doctor,individual practice,library,report B. Friedman, M.D. "The Complete M.D. Office Package" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 307Third in a series of articles looking at software for the indi- vidual practioner, this article features the complete office man-agement system: payment entry, libraries, and reports.
postprocessor,utility,printer,font,character,symbol,tutorial M. Lampton "ASCII to Printer Code: A Postprocessor" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 311As promised (last issue), this article gives a postprocessor pro-gram (T.BAS) that will translate ASCII codes for specialized sym-bols from your word processor into the printers' command language
law,legal,book,review R. P. Wilkins "Law Review" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 317Review of two computer-law books: J. S. Schneider and C. E. BowenMICROCOMPUTERS FOR LAWYERS; D. Remer, COMPUTER POWER FOR YOUR LAWOFFICE.
review,Official Airlines Guide,OAG EE,on-line,DBM,travel,databaseR. W. Slatta "PC Flight Planner" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 321Review of the Official Airline Guide, Electronic Edition (OAG EE), an on-line database that helps you find flights and fairs that are the fastest and cheapest.
club,Capital PC User Group,CPCUG,survey H. H. Foxwell CLUB NEWS - "User Group Profile: A Capital Survey" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 359Description of activities of (and recent survey by) the Capital PC User Group (CPCUG), one of the largest (2,500) in the country.
CLEANUP,utility,DOS 2.0,selective delete,file,tutorial S. Holzner "Operation Cleanup" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 365Utility program CLEANUP is presented (in BASIC and in Assembly) which allows one to do "selective deleting" of files under DOS 2.
help,Q&A,telephone directory,tutorial,.BAT,menu P. Somerson (Editor) USER-TO-USER PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 3821)Telephone directory (DOS 2.0), 2)Tutorial on BAT files for creating menus.
help,Q&A,sector size,memory,bug,DOS 2.0,hard disk,RFI meter M. Zachmann PC TUTOR PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 3911)Changing disk sector size, 2)BASIC vs. BASICA, 3)Insufficient memory bug (DOS 2.0), 3)Restoring a hard disk, 4)Radio frequency interference (RFI) meter.
review,Publiphile,WPL,DBM,dBASE II,publisher,circulation,mail T. Ulick "Circulation On the PC" PC Mag 84/07a Jul v.3 n.13 399Review of Publiphile (by WPL Associates), a software package (database application) developed on dBASE II to help manage cir- culation files for publishers.
COMDEX,show,faire,Atlanta C. Winkler and B. Machrone PC NEWS - "Gotta Have a Gimmick" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 33Overview of the COMDEX (show) in Atlanta.
Pivot,Morrow,lap,LCD,portable,compatible C. Winkler PC NEWS - "Morrow's Pivot Rivets Attention on Lap Portables" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 33Overview of the Pivot (by Morrow, Inc.) and lap computers with liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
PCjr,add-on,disk,drive,upgrade PC NEWS - "Add-On Drives Help PCjr Grow Up" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 39Overview of add-on drives for the PCjr.
WordVision,Bruce & James,Simon & Schuster,book publisher M. Porter PC NEWS - "Honeymoon Is Over Between Bruce & James and Simon &...PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 39....Schuster". Difficulties between the creators of WordVision (Bruce & James) and the book publishers (Simon & Schuster).
Visi On Word,VisiCorp,integrated J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Visi Ever Onward with Visi On Word" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 41Overview of the new and old products of VisiCorp (Visi On Word now available).
IBM Software Support Center,subscription,help K. Cook PC NEWS - "Phoning Home for Help - $380" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 41Subscription-only ($380) IBM Software Support Center now avail- able.
review,ASAP,IAC,on-line,DBM,Dialog,magazine,database D. Pearlman PC NEWS - "ASAP Databases Allow Access to Article Texts" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 48Review of ASAP by Information Access Company (IAC), an on-line database for magazine articles (available through Dialog).
Book Bytes,catalog PC NEWS - "The Spirit Continues" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 48Overview of Book Bytes, a catalog by C. Popenoe that lists over 1200 computer books (including over 100 about the IBM PC).
review,Desq,Quarterdeck,window,integrator R. Webster PC NEWS - "Most Programs Fit Desq Nicely" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 52Review of Desq (by Quarterdeck Software), a multi-window softwareintegrator.
review,Compu-Chef,DeAmicis,cookbook,food M. Malamud PC NEWS - "Compu-Chef: Now You're Cooking" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 57Review of Compu-Chef (by DeAmicis Software Development), a cook- book on disk that contains 90 recipes.
survey,word processor,secretary,Kelly Girl,stress,income J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Word Processing Lowers Stess, But Does It Raise.......PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 57......Salaries?" Overview of a survey made by Kelly Services of507 secretaries. At least 83 percent like word processing.
review,Compucard,Rolodex,DBM B. Krasnoff PC NEWS - "Compucard: Checking Your Rolodex" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 58Review of Compucard (by Rolodex Corp.), a computerized card- filing system.
user-supported,free,public-domain,tip J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Software - Free for the Asking" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 60Tips on how to obtain user-supported and public-domain software.
MicroPro,CorrectStar,contest PC NEWS - "Duped by CorrectStar? Here's Why" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 60Remarks about MicroPro's CorrectStar "Winning-Words" Instant Winner Game.
Smart,Innovative Software,TIM IV,project planning PC NEWS - "Smart Gets Project Processing" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 60Overview of Smart (by Innovative Software), modular additions to the TIM IV database manager in order to integrate project "plan- ning" capabilities.
interview,Jeff Garbers,Infoscope,DBM,Microstuf J. Langdell PC NEWS - "People in the News: Jeff Garbers" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 62Interview with Jeff Garbers, creator of Infoscope, a data manage-ment program now available from Microstuf, Inc.
editorial,integrators,mouse,window,integrated,onion,multifunctionB. Machrone FROM THE EDITOR'S SCREEN - "Year of the Onion" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 81At the half-way point in the year, the author discusses the role of the mouse, windows, integrators, and what he refers to as "onion software" (i.e., integrated and multifunction).
editorial,MIS,corporation,tip I. S. Nesbit GUEST EDITORIAL - "It's Time for A Change in MIS" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 89Tips given for MIS departments that want to evolve to meet the demands of 1984 as corporate computer needs change.
help,Q&A,RFI,BASIC,precision,round off,CINT,airport,x-ray,magnet LETTERS TO PC PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 911)Tips on reducing RFI by an RFI company, 2)BASIC precision, round off, CINT function, 3)Airport x-rays/magnetic fields.
DOS,compatible P. Norton THE NORTON CHRONICLES - "When DOS Is Not Enough" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 103Discussion on why programs that run on DOS won't run on all the computers that use DOS.
graphics,insert,AutoCAD,VersaCAD,CADplan,Drawing Processor,reviewA. E. Meilach "Getting the Picture with CAD" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 111Review of: AutoCAD, VersaCAD, Drawing Processor, and CADplan. [Also, inserts "Glossing It Over" and "Is It Really CAD?", and "A CAD Shopping Guide"].
CAD,graphics,insert,glossary,jargon,lingo "Glossing It Over" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 116Insert in "Getting the Picture with CAD" by A. E. Meilach, this article is a glossary of CAD terms and definitions.
CAD,graphics,insert,pixel-based,vector-based A. E. Meilach "Is It Really CAD?" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 118Insert in "Getting the Picture with CAD" by the author, this art-icle examines the true definition of CAD: "whether the program stores graphic data in a pixel-based or a vector-based format".
CAD,graphics,insert,consumer,purchase A. E. Meilach "A CAD Shopping Guide" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 124Insert in "Getting the Picture with CAD" by the author, this art-icle looks at "features and factors to consider when buying a CADsystem".
review,MAD-1,compatible,insert A. Poor "A Sporty Compatible" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 128Review of the MAD-1 compatible PC (by MAD Computer , Inc.). [Also, an insert entitled "The Fast One"].
80186,chip,MAD-1,insert A. Poor "The Fast One" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 136Insert in "A Sporty Compatible" by the author, this article looksat the 80186 chip that is used by the MAD-1 computer.
review,Jack2,Business Solutions,integrated E. Baras "Jack2 Sprints to the Fore" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 139Review of Jack2 (by Business Solutions, Inc.).
review,VectorPrinter 430,Envision,LQP,color,graphics,plot W. L. Rosch "The First Integrated Printer" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 148Review of the VectorPrinter 430 (by Envision Technology), called here an "integrated" printer because it "offers the versatility of letter- and draft-quality printing, color graphics, & plotting
stitchery,needlepoint,sewing,art,pattern,pixel,graphics,design A. S. Earle and C. Vlastou "Stitching Creative Designs By Pixel" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 161Authors used an IBM PC "to design patterns that can be stitched pixel by pixel".
Project: Database,Category 2,DBM,review S. Stallings "Project: Database - Part 4" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 169Cover story for 9 reviews that follow on database management programs. Large fold-out comparison chart is provided (p.179- 195). Category 2: Can handle more than one file at a time.
DBM,review,InfoStar,MicroPro,Project: Database R. Zander "InfoStar: Family Traits" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 170"Project: Database" review of InfoStar (by MicroPro). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,TIM IV,Innovative Software,Project: Database J. Helliwell "TIM IV: Mature Power" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 172"Project: Database" review of TIM IV (by Innovative Software). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,ALADIN,Advanced Data Institute,Project: Database F. J. Derfler, Jr. "ALADIN: Practice Makes Perfect" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 174"Project: Database" review of ALADIN (Advanced Data Institute). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,R:BASE SERIES 4000,Microrim,Project: Database R. Zander "R:BASE SERIES 4000: Make Room for Data" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 176"Project: Database" review of R:BASE SERIES 4000 (by Microrim). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,PC-FILE 'N REPORT,JASPIR,Project: Database A. Poor "PC-FILE 'N REPORT: A Diamond in the Rough" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 196"Project: Database" review of PC-FILE 'N REPORT (by JASPIR). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,ASAP FIVE,Project: Database G. A. Hart "ASAP FIVE: A Work in Progress" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 198"Project: Database" review of ASAP FIVE (ASAP Systems). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,10 BASE,Fox Research,Project: Database F. Derfler "10 BASE: Flexible Power" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 204"Project: Database" review of 10 BASE (Fox Research, Inc.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,KeepIT,ITSoftware,Project: Database R. Zander "KeepIT: Friendly and Flexible" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 208"Project: Database" review of KeepIT (by ITSoftware). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,KeyBase,SoftKey,Project: Database D. Hannotte "KeyBase: Arrested Development" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 210"Project: Database" review of KeyBase (by SoftKey). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
review,PFS:Access,Software Publishing,communication,DBM,on-line B. Krasnoff "An Automatic Approach to Networks" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 216Review of PFS:Access (by Software Publishing Corp.), a tele- communications program "for informational database subscribers".
book excerpt,MS-DOS,tutorial,customize,.BAT,backup,file system V. Wolverton "Tailoring DOS To Fit" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 221Tutorial on DOS: setting up custom file systems and creating batch commands for file access, backup, and record management. (Excerpted from: RUNNING MS-DOS by the author).
Resorts International Casino Hotel,gambling,Atlantic City,insert M. Porter "A Casino Puts Its Chips on the PC" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 232Resorts International Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is using IBM PCs (along with minicomputers) to manage its gaming operations. [Also, insert entitled "A Micro's Eye on Bandits"].
casino management,CMS,slot machine,Bally Systems,gambling,insert M. Porter "A Micro's Eye on the Bandits" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 235Insert in "A Casino Puts Its Chips on the PC" by the author, thisarticle discusses the casino management system (CMS) designed by Bally Systems for monitoring slot machines for problems.
Kgalagada User Group,Botswana,Africa,Peace Corps,Hi-Tech ServicesJ. Case "On the Road to Africa" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 238An American and former Peace Corps volunteer returns to Africa (Gaborone, Botswana) and starts the Kgalagada PC User Group (and his own consulting firm, Hi-Tech Services).
review,Infoscope,Microstuf,DBM,insert F. J. Derfler, Jr. "A Scope for Your Micro" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 243Review of Infoscope (by Microstuf), a database management pro- gram. [Also, an insert entitled "Infoscope's Human Instincts"].
interview,Infoscope,Microstuf,DBM,insert,J. Garbers,L. Freed F. J. Derfler, Jr. "Infoscope's Human Instincts" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 249Insert in "A Scope for Your Micro" by the author, this article isan interview with Jeff Garbers (author of Infoscope) and Les Freed (president of Microstuf).
review,Personal COBOL,Micro Focus,insert E. Bank "COBOL with a Personal Touch" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 251Review of Personal COBOL (by Micro Focus, Inc.). [Also, an insert entitled "More COBOL Software"].
review,Personal COBOL,Micro Focus,insert E. Bank "More COBOL Software" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 257Insert in "COBOL with a Personal Touch" by the author, this art- icle summarizes the other COBOL products available from Micro Focus.
review,game,ROLLO,B-1 Nuclear Bomber,Computer Football Strategy C. Sandler PC ARCADE - "A Brush with Fun" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 261Review of the games: ROLLO (by Windmill Software); B-1 Nuclear Bomber and Computer Football Strategy (both by Microcomputer Games).
book,review,reference,directory,microcomputer,industry,market L. Sperberg BOOK REVIEW - "The Reference Shelf: Where to Turn" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 267Review of: THE READER'S GUIDE TO MICROCOMPUTER BOOKS; 1984 MICRO-COMPUTER MARKET PLACE: A COMPREHENSIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MICRO- COMPUTER INDUSTRY; ....continued to next record..................
book,review,reference,on-line,database,directory,word processor L. Sperberg BOOK REVIEW - "The Reference Shelf: Where to Turn" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 267...cont. from previous record. THE ADDISON-WESLEY BOOK OF IBM SOFTWARE, 1984; WORD PROCESSING ON THE IBM; and ONLINE DATABASE SEARCH SERVICES DIRECTORY.
spreadsheet,template,Lotus 1-2-3,bank,interest rate,business H. I. Blank "Balancing Act" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 277Author (a banker) creates a prototype of a hypothetical business plan for a commercial bank (using Lotus 1-2-3) which "focuses on the interaction of interest rates, service volume,.....".
court,law,legal,Third Judicial District,NY,paperwork E. Freedman "For Crowded Courts: PC Spells Relief" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 281The Third Judicial District in upstate NY has a pilot program to test how the IBM PC can be used in order to help ease up on the paperwork load now burdening the court.
book,review,disk,science,engineering,math,technical,graphics N. Basta "An Eclectic Program Collection" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 287Review of the book (with floppy disk): C. Lewart, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMS FOR THE IBM PC (Prentice-Hall).
medicine,DBM,M.D.,doctor,individual practice,extra features B. Friedman, M.D. "Beyond Essentials" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 291Fourth in a series of articles looking at software for the indi- vidual practioner, this article looks at the "few extra touches" that make the work a little easier (but are they needed?).
DOS 2.0,environment,enhance,customize,tutorial,COMMAND.COM,SET G. Weissman "Enhancing PC-DOS" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 339Tutorial on how some parts of COMMAND.COM operate and how to mod-ify the DOS 2.0 environment in order to turn "the SET command into a powerful tool for creating custom abbreviations".
help,Q&A,window,scroll,help file,FREEBYTE,space,byte,color,switchP. Somerson (Editor) USER-TO-USER PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 3561)Window-scrolling program (BASIC, Assembly), 2)Creating Help utilities, 3)FREEBYTE routine to check bytes left on disk (uses color monitor to switch back-and-forth).
help,Q&A,8088,ROM BIOS,screen,dump,Hong Kong,electrical,PEEK,POKEM. Zachmann PC TUTOR PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 3651)New 8088 and ROM BIOS chips, 2)Screen dump (graphics)/FRIEZE, 3)Expansion unit ROM/incompatible game programs, 4)Extensive dis-cussion on PEEK/POKE & TRS-80, 5)Hong Kong electrical (220V/50Hz)
review,Knowledge Index,KI,Dialog,on-line,DBM,magazine,database A. Glossbrenner "Looking It Up on Knowledge Index" PC Mag 84/07b Jul v.3 n.14 369Review of The Knowledge Index (KI), an on-line database that can be accessed via Dialog.
review,Deskpro,compatible,Compaq B. Machrone PC NEWS - "Compaq Is Desktop Hit" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 35Review of the new Deskpro computer (by Compaq).
IBM,announcement,price war,cut,decrease,consumer D. Kennedy PC NEWS - "IBM Fires First Volley - A Biggie - In Price Wars" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 35IBM makes 18 to 23 percent cuts on each of its computers.
Eagle Computer,ROM BIOS,difficulty PC NEWS - "Eagle Computer Toughs Out Creditors, Price Cuts" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 37Eagle Computer, Inc. problems (including ROM BIOS).
Floppy-Based Visi On,speed,hard disk,VisiCorp J. Langdell PC NEWS - "VisiCorp Repositions Its Products and Approach" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 41VisiCorp makes changes in its product line, including a refine- ment in its Visi On environment: 1) Runs faster on hard disks, 2) Floppy-Based Visi On (for the first time).
dBASE/Answer,Ashton-Tate,Informatics,mainframe,communication B. Machrone PC NEWS - "Ashton-Tate, Informatics Link PCs to Mainframes" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 43Joint announcement by Ashton-Tate and Informatics General of the product called dBASE/Answer, "an innovative link between main- frames and PCs".
Consumer Electronics Show,CES,faire,keypad,compatible M. Porter and P. Wiswell PC NEWS - "Keypads as Much Fun As Compatibles at CES" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 49Overview of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where keypads and compatibles were featured.
floppy,disk,color,Centech J. Langdell PC NEWS - "No More Dullsville for Disks" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 49Diskettes made by Centech are now available in 13 colors.
review,Preview Pak,Preview Publishing,disk,demo J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Preview Pak Gives You Try Before Buy - Sort of" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 54Review of Preview Pak (by Preview Publishing Co.), a set of ten program demonstration disks (DSDD) in a sturdy box that sells forthe price of the diskettes empty ($39.95).
review,OZ:Management Control,Fox & Geller,finance,money A. Poor PC NEWS - "OZ: Real World Management Control" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 57Review of OZ:Management Control (by Fox & Geller), a package to help managers analyze financial information, providing report andgraphics features.
Blackhawk Data,music,editor J. Langdell PC NEWS - "`Singing in the RAM'" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 57David Brink, president of Blackhawk Data Corporation, is prepar- ing a "music editor".
review,Report Manager,Datamension,spreadsheet J. Taylor PC NEWS - "Advanced Report Manager Almost `The Best Spreadsheet'"PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 59Review of Report Manager, Advanced Version (by Datamension Corp.)
PCjr,WNET,fund raiser,PBS,educational TV,charity J. Langdell PC NEWS - "PCjr Makes Its Charity Case" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 59PCjr gets auctioned off at a fund raiser for WNET (a Manhattan public broadcasting station).
review,Psycomp,psychology,self-help,stress,depression,impotency M. Malamud PC NEWS - "Self-Help Software: Is It OK?" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 62Review of three self-help programs (by Psycomp): Coping with Stress, Handling Depressed Feelings, and Treating Erection Problems.
interview,James Johnson,Human Edge Software,psychology C. Winkler PC NEWS - "People in the News: James Johnson" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 64Interview with James Johnson, who heads Human Edge Software, pro-ducer of The Sales Edge, The Negotiation Edge, The Communication Edge, and The Communications Edge---computerized psychology.
editorial,new product,John Donne,poetry,Elizabethan era B. Machrone (and J. Donne) FROM THE EDITOR'S SCREEN - "New-Product Love" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 81General commentary on new products (with the aid of poetry by John Donne, "metaphysical poet of the Elizabethan era").
editorial,bug,reporting,suggestion,tip S. Sall GUEST EDITORIAL - "A Satisfying Way To Deal with Bugs" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 87Tips on dealing with software manufacturers when you want to report a bug that you have found in one of their products.
help,Q&A,MailMerge,bug,Megastring Magic LETTERS TO PC PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 911)Making MailMerge print selected records, 2)Bug in "Megastring Magic" (PC v.3,n.8) by S. Smith.
commentary,compatible,INSTALL,software consortium,portable P. Norton THE NORTON CHRONICLES - "A Modest Proposal On Compatibility" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 103Continuing his discussion on the "ever-present software compati- bility problem", the author proposes that "a widely available INSTALL program could make nearly any software portable".
review,Framework,Ashton-Tate,dBASE II D. Layman "Framework: An Outline For Thought" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 118Review of Framework (by Ashton-Tate).
review,Symphony,Lotus 1-2-3 E. Baras "Symphony: A Community Of Information" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 128Review of Symphony (by Lotus Development Corporation).
review,Sharp PC-5000,lap,portable,compatible,LCD R. Racko "The Sharp PC-5000: A First-Class Traveling Companion" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 140Review of the PC-5000 (by Sharp Electronics), a lap-size portablewith liquid crystal display (LCD).
review,Kaypro 4 Plus 88,DOS,CP/M B. Krasnoff "CP/M and DOS: At Home in the Kaypro 4 Plus 88" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 152Review of the Kaypro 4 Plus 88 computer (by Kaypro Corporation).
Project: Database,Category 3,DBM,review S. Stallings "Project: Database - Part 5" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 159Cover story for 7 reviews that follow on database management programs. Large fold-out comparison chart is provided (p.167- 183). Category 3: Those with a procedural language.
DBM,review,FORMULA II,Dynamic Microprocessor,Project: Database R. Webster "FORMULA II: A Learning Experience" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 160"Project: Database" review of FORMULA II (Dynamic Microprocessor)[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,MANAGER,Project: Database G. D. Hughes, Jr. "MANAGER: A Procedural Pro" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 163"Project: Database" review of MANAGER (by Manager Software). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,SENSIBLE SOLUTION,O'Hanlon,Project: Database D. Hannotte "THE SENSIBLE SOLUTION: A Tower of Strength" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 186"Project: Database" review of THE SENSIBLE SOLUTION (by O'Hanlon)[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,DATAEASE,Software Solutions,Project: Database J. Perotti "DATAEASE: An Awkward Powerhouse" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 166"Project: Database" review of DATAEASE (by Software Solutions). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,probase Group,Project: Database R. Webster "probase: Exploring Under the Hood" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 195"Project: Database" review of probase (by probase Group, Inc.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,METAFILE,Sensor-Based Systems,Project: Database G. D. Hughes, Jr. "METAFILE: The Price Isn't Right" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 205"Project: Database" review of METAFILE (by Sensor-Based Systems).[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,PRO-MATIC,RG Software Systems,Project: Database R. Webster "PRO-MATIC: Follow the Flashing Screen" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 209"Project: Database" review of PRO-MATIC (by RG Software Systems).[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
Great Plains,Inventory Management,Price Waterhouse,review,retail G. W. Dauphinais "Inventory Control for Retailers" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 214Price Waterhouse review of: Inventory Management with Point of Sale Invoicing (by Great Plains Software).
review,NewWord,Rocky Mountain,clone,WordStar,word processor D. Pearlman "NewWord: A WordStar Double At Less than Half the Price" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 226Review of NewWord (by Rocky Mountain Software), a "budget-priced clone" of WordStar.
review,ENCORE!,Ferox Microsystems,finance,model,money,mainframe G. C. Hayles "NEW POWER For Constructing Financial Models" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 242Review of ENCORE! (by Ferox Microsystems, Inc.), a financial modeling package that has "most of the features typically found in a mainframe financial modeling language".
Applications BASIC,Soft Gold,Thoroughbred,SMC,review,business D. Whitehouse "Better Business BASIC" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 251Review of Applications BASIC (by Soft Gold) and Thoroughbred Operation System (which comes with Thoroughbred BASIC) (by SMC Software Systems)---examples of what is known as "business BASIC"
review,PBASIC,Professional BASIC,Morgan Computing D. George "The BASIC For Professionals" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 265Review of Professional BASIC (by Morgan Computing), also known asPBASIC.
game,review,Hard Hat Mack,Electronic Arts,Ms. Pac-Man,Atarisoft C. Sandler PC ARCADE - "Hard Hats and Bows" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 277Review of the games: Hard Hat Mack (by Electronic Arts) and Ms. Pac-Man (by Atarisoft).
book,review,WordStar,stress,human,psychology R. Katz and E. Berg BOOK REVIEW - "The Fruits of Technology: Stressing Solutions" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 285Review of: C. Brod, TECHNOSTRESS: THE HUMAN COST OF THE COMPUTER REVOLUTION; C. J. Puotinen, USING THE IBM PC: WORDSTAR.
MICROBE,pathology,microbiology,DBM,tutorial,laboratory,hospital D. Madar, M.D. "Micro-Biology" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 295Program MICROBE is discussed by the author---written to "keep track of patient specimens and results".
education,training,Cdex,courseware,review H. Goldes "Trainerless Training: Drifting Off Course" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 299Review of the courseware: How to Use Your IBM Personal Computer With PC DOS (by Cdex Corporation).
medicine,hospital,accounting,health care,St. Benedict,San AntonioE. Joyce "The PC Remedy For a Hospital's Ills" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 303Interview with Dan McKnight, business manager of St. Benedict's health care center in San Antonio, Texas---accounting is done using four IBM PCs linked by a Corvus Omninet.
computer insurance J. Lener "Micro Insurance" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 309Discussion about computer insurance (from a layman's point of view).
DOS 2.0,environment,enhance,customize,tutorial,SET,speed G. Weissman "Get SET for Speed" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 353Continuation of article in previous issue on modifying the DOS 2.0 environment in order to utilize the SET command for creating custom abbreviations and gaining speed.
help,Q&A,CALENDAR,WEEKDAY,date,BASIC,tutorial P. Somerson (Editor) USER-TO-USER PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 368Calendar algorithms (CALENDAR.BAS (two) and WEEKDAY.BAS).
help,Q&A,display,shift,MODE,BASIC,bug,PRINT USING,5218 printer M. Zachmann PC TUTOR PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 3751)Display shift using MODE (again), 2)BASIC keyword flag (mode), 3)IBM monochrome board/other monitors, 4)PRINT USING bug, 5)IBM Displaywriter 5218 daisy wheel printer.
publisher,circulation,mail,DBM,tutorial,postal service T. Ulick "A Publisher's Circulation File" PC Mag 84/08a Aug v.3 n.15 379Tutorial for small publishers on using microcomputers and data- base programs "to build circulation management files that are tailored to postal service requirements".
announcement,AT&T,Olivetti,PC 6300 B. Machrone PC NEWS - "AT&T to IBM: `Watch Us'" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 33AT&T announces it's long awaited personal computer (PC 6300 by Olivetti).
Enable,Software Group,review,integrated C. Winkler PC NEWS - "Are Good Looks Enough Today?" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 33Overview of Enable (by The Software Group), a new integrated package.
3270 PC,announcement,IBM,graphics,business B. Machrone PC NEWS - "IBM Brightens 3270 PC With Graphics Capabilities" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 35IBM announces new graphics products for the 3270 PC as it goes after the business graphics market.
PC Expo,show,faire,NY M. Porter PC NEWS - "Communications Is the Operative, Multi-layered .......PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 39....Word at Regional PC Expo". Overview of the recent PC Expo inNew York.
Turbo Pascal,Borland,sales,editor PC NEWS - "Borland's Turbo Pascal `Selling Like Hotcakes'" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 39The low price and the integrated editor is what seems to be attracting users to Turbo Pascal.
RFI,letter,IBM,radio frequency interference PC NEWS - "IBM Clears the Air" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 41Letter from Travis Charbeneau of Virginia on success with IBM over radio frequency interference (RFI) problems.
Cdex,marketing,disk,jacket W. K. Howard PC NEWS - "You Never Can Be Too Obvious" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 41Marketing ideas related to disk jackets by Cdex Corporation.
WordStar,window,trick,gimmick J. Langdell PC NEWS - "My Word! A Four-Star Performance" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 41Trick presented for causing WordStar to appear to have windows (a gimmick to fool your friends).
training,IBM,book,guide,instructor J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Figuring It Out: IBM's Primer for PC Trainers" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 51Inexpensive IBM book to help instructors who train PC users: GUIDE TO LEARNING: RESOURCES FOR USERS OF IBM PERSONAL COMPUTERS.
Asyst,Macmillan Software,integrated,science,engineering,technicalC. Stark PC NEWS - "PCs Get Asyst with Number Crunching" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 54Overview of Asyst (by Macmillan Software Co.), a package that "represents a totally integrated approach to the problems of sci-entific and engineering data acquisition, analysis, and display".
show,seminar,Hollywood,film,TV H. Berger PC NEWS - "Lights, Camera, Enter! Hollywood Goes PC" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 54Overview of a computer show and seminar put on for the Hollywood film and TV community.
VDT,display,monitor,terminal,safety,health,newsletter,accounting PC NEWS - "New Newsletters" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 54Two new newsletters: 1) VDT News and 2) PC Accounting Trends.
VideoShow,PictureIt,General Parametrics,business,graphics,review T. Christopher PC NEWS - "VideoShow Brightens Slide Shows, But Pales For....... PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 57......Future Creativity". Review of PictureIt and VideoShow (both by General Parametrics), software and hardware, respec- tively, for presenting business graphics.
Ricoh LP4120,Computer Visions,laser,printer PC NEWS - "Laser Printer Puts PCs on Its Beam" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 57Overview of Ricoh LP4120 (by Richo in collaboration with ComputerVisions), a table top laser printer that prints PC output at 12 pages per minute.
review,Microsoft,Word,word processor A. Hoenig PC NEWS - "Microsoft's Word 1.1 Cuts the Perspiration" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 60Review of Microsoft's Word.
survey,Omni,purchase,shop,retail store,corporation,Fortune 500 J. Mintzer PC NEWS - "No PC Shopping Sprees for Fortune 500" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 62Omni Group survey reveals that most U.S. corporations dislike go-ing to retail stores in order to buy PCs, word processors, etc. (they would rather deal directly with the manufacturer).
review,SELECT Bilingual Word Processor,Spanish,language D. Obregon PC NEWS - "SELECT Bilingual: Usted Habla Espanol?" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 64Review of SELECT Bilingual Word Processor (by Select Information Systems), intended primarily for businesses with Spanish-speakingemployees and doing business with Spanish-speaking firms.
candy,Chocolate Chip,Chocolatek PC NEWS - "How Sweet It Is" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 64A look at a new candy called The Chocolate Chip (by Chocolatek).
interview,Jim Button,ButtonWare,PC-File III,user-supported,free M. Porter PC NEWS - "People in the News: `Jim Button'" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 66Interview with Jim Button, creator of the user-supported databasemanager called PC-File III (and owner of ButtonWare Co.).
editorial,pirate,protect,ethics B. Machrone FROM THE EDITOR'S SCREEN - "We're Clean" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 83Commentary on software piracy.......PC Magazine is trying to set a good example by buying its programs, not providing free copies to others, etc.
editorial,consumer,purchase,tip D. M. Allen GUEST EDITORIAL - "Caveat Emptor" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 91Tactics (tips?) are presented for purchasing computer products inorder to avoid "pitfalls for the unwary buyer".
help,Q&A,Lotus 1-2-3 LETTERS TO PC PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 93Information letter from Lotus, expanding and clarifying 1-2-3.
MS-DOS,PC-DOS,utility,feature,missing,excluded P. Norton THE NORTON CHRONICLES - "Missing Pieces of PC-DOS" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 107Commentary on some useful utilities in other manufacturers' DOS that were excluded from IBM's PC-DOS..
IBM,robot,control,factory,industry,insert B. Krasnoff "Programming Factory Robots with PCs" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 120Description of IBM's role in industrial robotics. [Also, inserts"Computer Genesis", "New Hardware Promotes the PC to Absentee Foreman", and "Built to Last: The IBM 5531 Industrial Computer"]
control,robot,factory,industry,insert,Boca Raton B. Krasnoff "Computer Genesis" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 123Insert in "Programming Factory Robots with PCs" by the author, this article looks at how IBM PCs are used in the Boca Raton plant to make more IBM PCs and XTs.
review,AC-422,PC/STD Link,Mac Pac,insert,factory,distance,controlJ. Young and B. Krasnoff "New Hardware Promotes the PC to Absentee Foreman" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 124Insert in "Programming Factory Robots with PCs" by B. Krasnoff, this article is a short review of AC-422 (by Opto 22) and PC/STD Link and Mac Pac (by rmac)---for "long distance" factory control.
IBM 5531,industry,factory,control,IBM PC-XT,sturdy,insert J. Young "Built to Last: The IBM 5531 Industrial Computer" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 126Insert in "Programming Factory Robots with PCs" by B. Krasnoff, this article describes the IBM 5531 industrial computer---an XT system that has been made sturdier for factory use.
process,control,lab,biochemistry,peptide,synthesis,Merrifield R. Raskin "PCs, Peptides, and Process Control" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 129Controlling and monitoring the synthesis of peptides is discussedwith biochemists at the Merrifield Lab (Rockefeller University).
LABTECH NOTEBOOK,review,insert,science,engineering,technology M. Muskal "A Computerized Notebook for Scientists" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 134Review of LABTECH NOTEBOOK (by Laboratory Technologies Corp.), a package for computerizing the scientific laboratory. [Also, insert entitled "Breaking It Up"].
LABTECH NOTEBOOK,insert,science,engineering,technology,materials M. Muskal "Break It Up" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 139Insert in "A Computerized Notebook for Scientists" by the author,this article looks at one particular application of LABTECH NOTE-BOOK---materials testing.
review,BOB/XA,robot,Androbot R. Webster "A Personal Robot Goes to Market" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 140Review of the robot called BOB/XA (by Androbot).
review,robot,HERO-1,Heath,kit,MemCom Board,Micromation J. Goodlet "The PC Interfaces with a Hero" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 146Review of the robot called HERO-1 (by Heath Co.) (available as a kit) and the HERO MemCom Board (by Micromation, Inc.).
review,Ariel RTA 331,Music Business Databases,MetroGnome,sound Freff "A PC Mix for the Music Biz" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 158Review of Ariel RTA 331 Spectrum Analyzer (by Ariel Corp.) and Music Business Databases (by MetroGnome, Inc.).
Project: Database,Category 3,DBM,review S. Stallings "Project: Database - Part 6" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 169Cover story for 6 reviews that follow on database management programs. Large fold-out comparison chart is provided (p.175- 191). Category 3: Those with a procedural language.
DBM,review,Condor 3,Project: Database J. Perotti "Condor 3: Mellow and Marvelous" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 170"Project: Database" review of Condor 3 (by Condor Computer Corp.)[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,dBASE II,Ashton-Tate,Condor 3,Project: Database B. E. McMullen and J. F. McMullen "dBASE II: The Standard Bearer" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 171"Project: Database" review of dBASE II (by Ashton-Tate). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,MAG/base III,MAG Software,Project: Database D. Layman "Mag/base III: A Good Choice for BASIC Users" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 173"Project: Database" review of MAG/base III (by MAG Software). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,RL-1 DATA BASE,ABW,Project: Database G. Hart "RL-1 DATA BASE: For Professional Programmers" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 193"Project: Database" review of RL-1 DATA BASE (by ABW Corp.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,OPTIMUM,Uveon,Project: Database B. E. McMullen and J. F. McMullen "OPTIMUM: Not for End Users" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 195"Project: Database" review of OPTIMUM (by Uveon Computer Systems)[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,Day One,Project: Database D. Layman "Day One: The Promise of Youth" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 204"Project: Database" review of Day One (by Day One Software). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
Monroe 2000,TRS-80 Model 2000,Tandy,compatible,review,Radio ShackA. Poor "Monroe & Tandy Strike Out On Their Own" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 208Review of the Monroe 2000 (by Monroe Systems for Business) and the TRS-80 Model 2000 (by Tandy Corporation).
review,Routemaster,Truckstops,dispatch,delivery,shipping J. Young "The PC Masters the Route Between Truck Stops" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 218Review of two programs that can help truck dispatchers operate their businesses more effectively: Routemaster (by Applied Oper- ations Research) and Truckstops (by MicroAnalytics).
FULSCRN,BASIC,display,monitor,screen,update,speed,tutorial D. McManigal "Adapting Your Display for Speedy Updates" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 225Assembly code called FULSCRN is presented which allows BASIC pro-grams to update the screen very quickly.
review,modem,POPCOM X100,PC:IntelliModem,Prentice,Bizcomp F. J. Derfler, Jr. "A Tale of Two Modems" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 237Review of the modems: POPCOM X100 (by Prentice Corp.) and PC:IntelliModem (by Bizcomp).
review,MS FORTRAN,compiler,Microsoft D. Holzman "Using MS FORTRAN On the PC" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 255Review of the MS FORTRAN Compiler, Version 3.20 (by Microsoft).
review,In-Search,Menlo Corp.,database,Dialog H. A. Karten "In Search of a Significant Dialog" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 265Review of In-Search (by Menlo Corp.), a package designed to make it easier to search databases on Dialog.
review,game,ULTIMA II,Sierra On-Line,Sorcerer,Infocom P. Wiswell PC ARCADE - "Ultimate Sorcery" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 271Review of the games: ULTIMA II (by Sierra On-Line) and Sorcerer (by Infocom).
book,review,game P. Wiswell and A. S. Earle BOOK REVIEW - "Great Summer Reading: A Dynamic Duo" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 279Review of: C. Crawford, THE ART OF COMPUTER GAME DESIGN: REFLEC- TIONS OF A MASTER GAME DESIGNER; S. Curran and R. Curnow, OVER- COMING COMPUTER ILLITERACY.
MICROBE,pathology,microbiology,DBM,tutorial,laboratory,hospital D. Madar, M.D. "Micros and Microbes" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 289Continuation of article in last issue discussing the microbiologyprogram called MICROBE.
IRS,tax D. R. Woodwell "Keeping Up With the IRS: PC Taxmasters" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 295Overview of various software available for federal tax planning and the preparation of returns.
computer,insurance,legal,law P. Cottrell and B. D. Weiss "Insuring Against the Perils of PC" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 301Discussion about computer insurance (from a legal perspective).
education,training,courseware,tutorial,purchase,tip H. Goldes "Courseware Basics" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 305Tutorial on "the basic components of good courseware".
club,user group,IBM PC Support,EXCHANGE R. J. Corgan CLUB NEWS - "User Group Status Report: IBM Support" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 347Overview of IBM's PC User Support program and their newsletter (EXCHANGE).
tutorial,dBASE II,tip,command file P. L. Olympia "Tips on dBASE II" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 351First of two articles describing a few techniques for the benefitof dBASE II users (e.g., command files).
help,Q&A,KILLBAK.BAT,BAKCLEAN.BAS,delete,bug,DOS 2.0,KOPY.BAT P. Somerson (Editor) USER-TO-USER PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 3681)Programs KILLBAK.BAT and BAKCLEAN.BAS for deleting .BAK files, 2)Bug in DOS 2.0 revealed by KOPY.BAT (solution given).
help,Q&A,CLOCKFIX,SHELL,GRAPHICS,bug,print,APL,ANSI,PeachText M. Zachmann PC TUTOR PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 3771)CLOCKFIX.SYS program to fix bug in DOS 2.0, 2)SHELL command andDOS 2.0/BASICA bug, 3)Printing a BASIC session, 4)Using GRAPHICS with APL, 5)PeachText 5000, color screen, and ANSI.SYS.
review,board,modem,Hayes 1200B,Era 2,Rixon PC212A,PC:IntelliModemM. D. Stone "Board Modems: The Inside Story" PC Mag 84/08b Aug v.3 n.16 383Review of board modems: Hayes 1200B (by Hayes Microcomputer), Era 2 (by Microcom), PC:IntelliModem (by Bizcomp), and Rixon PC212A (by Rixon, Inc.).
National Computer Conference,NCC,show,faire B. Machrone PC NEWS - "NCC: Where's the Story?" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 33Overview of the National Computer Conference (NCC) held in Las Vegas.
compatible,Tava,ACT,Polo C. Winkler PC NEWS - "Compatibles Seek Niches With Price, Speed, Savvy" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 33New IBM PC compatibles by Tava, ACT, and Polo are looked at.
NCC,MS-DOS,standard,operating system,industry watcher,future PC NEWS - "Will MS-DOS Follow CP/M Into Oblivion?" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 34Various industry watchers at the National Computer Conference discuss whether MS-DOS will survive as "the PC standard" operat- ing system.
expert system,M.1,Telknowledge,review,AI,artificial intelligence R. Webster PC NEWS - "Artificial Intelligence Comes of Age on PC" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 39Review of M.1 (by Telknowledge, Inc.), an "expert system" package
l'Expo,Paris,IBM,show,exhibit,technology S. Mannes PC NEWS - "On the Road with IBM: Vive la Difference a l'Expo" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 41Overview of l'Expo, an IBM Corporation exhibit of various IBM products over the years. Aimed at 15- to 24-year olds, this showwill travel from Paris to 14 European countries within 3 years.
EasyLink,Western Union,electronic mail,communication,network PC NEWS - "Western Union's EasyLink Taps Into Tymnet" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 41The EasyLink electronic mail service (by Western Union) is now connected in more than 450 cities.
Relax,Synapse,stress,biofeedback,autogenic,EMG sensor,review F. Paul PC NEWS - "Relax: Help Is on Way for Stressful You and Your PC" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 51Review of Relax (by Synapse Software), a hardware/software pack- age "that combines biofeedback, autogenic training, and progres- sive relaxation techniques"....to help reduce stress.
computer gift,Harriet Carter Catalog,Sweet Gum,novelty J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Memories Are Made of This" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 54Overview of two mail order companies that sell gifts aimed at thecomputer enthusiast: the Harriet Carter Catalog and Sweet Gum.
IBM Gallery of Science and Art,tourist,guide,museum,information J. Mintzer PC NEWS - "IBM's XTs Make Culture Touching" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 54IBM XTs located in the lobby of the IBM Gallery of Science and Art, with touch-sensitive color video screens, give tourists com-puterized access to information about 244 museums, zoos, etc.
Chart,Microsoft,PC/Disk,magazine,demo,business,graphics PC NEWS - "PC/Disk, Microsoft Chart a New Course" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 54PC/Disk (formerly PC Disk Magazine) to include a demo version of Microsoft's new business graphics package called Chart.
ZCARD,ZBANNER,Zasda,Christmas card,review J. Langdell PC NEWS - "ZCARD: Just in Time For the Holidays" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 57Review of ZCARD and ZBANNER (by Zasda Software/Omni Interna- tional), software for creating your own Christmas cards and banners, respectively.
IBM Cluster System,network,communication,LAN,review W. L. Rosch PC NEWS - "Transfer Rates Make IBM's Cluster Less Network,.......PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 59....More File Copier". Review of the IBM Cluster System.
Mini-Ledger,Paradigm Consultants,checkbook,home,review S. Perkins PC NEWS - "Mini-Ledger: A Checkbook Balancer That's Hassle-Free..PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 64....For Home, Office". Review of Mini-Ledger (by Paradigm Consultants), an easy-to-use checkbook management program for home use.
interview,R. Nelson,Letus A-B-C,magazine,database B. Alvernaz PC NEWS - "People in the News: Ralph and Randy Nelson" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 66Interview with Ralph and Randy Nelson, creators of the Letus A-B-C database of abstracts of IBM PC-related magazines.
editorial,consumer confidence,beta test,debug B. Krasnoff FROM THE EDITOR'S SCREEN - "Consumer Guinea Pigs" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 81Commentary on the practice of using the consumer to debug its products---consumer confidence is dropping ("producers should usemore beta testers").
editorial,education,training,humanities,CAI N. S. Hetherington GUEST EDITORIAL - "Computers In the Humanities" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 87Commentary on the use of computers in the humanities.
help,Q&A,blinking cursor,Lotus 1-2-3 Wish List,thumbprint,disk LETTERS TO PC PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 911)IBM PC blinking cursor fixed by hardware, 2)Lotus 1-2-3 Wish List solutions, 3)Thumbprints on floppy disks.
tutorial,systems programming,applications programming P. Norton THE NORTON CHRONICLES - "Support and Control In Flabby Programs" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 101Tutorial on "systems programming" and "applications programming".
word processor,review,Bank Street Writer,EasyWriter II,FinalWord B. Krasnoff (Editor) The Word on Word Processors" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 112Extensive review of: Bank Street Writer (by Broderbund), EasyWriter II (by Sorcim/IUS), FinalWord (by Mark of the Unicorn)plus more......continued to next record....
word processor,review,Leading Edge,MultiMate,Palantir,PC-Write B. Krasnoff (Editor) The Word on Word Processors" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 112Extensive review of: Leading Edge (by Leading Edge Products), MultiMate (by MultiMate International), Palantir (by Palantir), and PC-Write (by QuickSoft), plus more...continued to next record
word processor,review,Microsoft Word,Perfect Writer,PFS:WRITE B. Krasnoff (Editor) The Word on Word Processors" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 112Extensive review of: Microsoft Word (by Microsoft), PFS:WRITE (by Software Publishing Co.), and Perfect Writer (by Thorn EMI Computer Software), plus more......continued to next record
word processor,review,ReadiWriter,Samna Word III,Spellbinder B. Krasnoff (Editor) The Word on Word Processors" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 112Extensive review of: ReadiWriter (by ReadiWare), Samna Word III (by Samna Corp.), and Spellbinder (by Lexisoft), plus more...............continued to next record
word processor,review,Volkswriter Deluxe,WordMARC,WordPerfect B. Krasnoff (Editor) The Word on Word Processors" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 112Extensive review of: Volkswriter Deluxe (by Lifetree), WordMARC (by MARC Software), and WordPerfect (by Satellite Software), plusmore........continued to next record
word processor,review,WordStar,XyWrite II-plus,SELECT Bilingual B. Krasnoff (Editor) The Word on Word Processors" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 112continued from previous record(s)......Extensive review of: WordStar 3.3 (by MicroPro), XyWrite II-plus (by XyQuest), and SELECT Bilingual (by Select Information Systems).
Business Pack,Attache,Price Waterhouse,accounting,review G. W. Dauphinais and M. Yesko "An Attache from Down Under" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 190Price Waterhouse review of: Business Pack I and II (by Attache Software), a series of five accounting packages "aimed at the general accounting needs of small businesses".
Stew Leonard,dairy,cow,Disneyland,marketing,milk,insert C. J. Goldberg "Milk, Butter, Cheese, and PCs" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 204A look at the use of PCs at Stew Leonard's World's Largest Dairy Store in Connecticut---known for its Disneyland-style marketing. [Also, insert entitled "Pastry Process Control"].
Beth Leonard,dairy,bakery,pastry,marketing,insert C. J. Goldberg "Pastry Process Control" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 207Insert in "Milk, Butter, Cheese, and PCs" by author, this articlelooks at how PCs are used in Beth's Baker (in The World's LargestDairy Store).
Project: Database,Category 4,DBM,review S. Stallings "Project: Database - Part 7" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 218Cover story for 9 reviews that follow on database management programs. Large fold-out comparison chart is provided (p.229- 245). Category 4: Top of the line.
DBM,review,SAVVY PC,Excalibur Technologies,Project: Database B. E. McMullen and J. F. McMullen "SAVVY PC: A Programming Labor of Love" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 220"Project: Database" review of SAVVY PC (Excalibur Technologies). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,power-base,Project: Database R. Aarons "power-base: A Heartbreaker" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 223"Project: Database" review of power-base (by Power-Base Systems).[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,SALVO,Software Automation,Project: Database G. A. Hart "SALVO: Natural Language Power" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 225"Project: Database" review of SALVO (by Software Automation). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,Revelation,Cosmos,Project: Database J. Phillips "Revelation: Industrial Strength for the PC" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 246"Project: Database" review of Revelation (by Cosmos, Inc.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,DataFlex,Data Access,Project: Database R. N. Aarons "DataFlex: Programming Gymnastics" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 253"Project: Database" review of DataFlex (by Data Access Corp.). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,PC/FOCUS,Information Builders,Project: Database B. E. McMullen and J. F. McMullen "PC/FOCUS: The Price of Power" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 255"Project: Database" review of PC/FOCUS (by Information Builders).[Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,informix,Relational Database Systems,Project: DatabaseJ. Phillips "informix: Startling Power" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 261"Project: Database" review of informix (by Relational Database). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,KnowledgeMan,Micro Data Base Systems,Project: DatabaseR. N. Aarons "KnowledgeMan: The Professional's Tool" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 269"Project: Database" review of KnowledgeMan (by Micro Data Base). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
DBM,review,dBASE III,Ashton-Tate,Project: Database G. A. Hart "dBASE III: Advancing the Standard" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 275"Project: Database" review of dBASE III (by Ashton-Tate). [Note: a fold-out comparison chart is given in the cover story].
review,Managing Your Money,Micro Education,finance,budget,tax E. Freedman "How To Be Your Own Best Financial Advisor" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 279Review of Managing Your Money, Version 1.2 (by Micro Education Corporation of America), a personal finance program by best- selling author Andrew Tobias.
review,game,Changes,Tigervision,Mr. Cool,Sierra On-Line C. Sandler PC ARCADE - "Cool Caterpillar" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 293Review of the games: Changes (by Tigervision) and Mr. Cool (by Sierra On-Line).
book,review,Lotus 1-2-3,business,finance,invest,portfolio,profit R. Werbin and R. Katz BOOK REVIEW - "Gaining Financial Control: Two Guide Books" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 305Review of: BUSINESS DECISION MAKING FOR HIGHER PROFITS: A 1-2-3 BUSINESS USER'S GUIDE; AUTOMATING YOUR FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO---AN INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO PERSONAL COMPUTERS.
tutorial,accounting,construction,bookkeeping,estimation,contract P. Levin "Accounting For Contractors" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 315Tutorial on computerizing the accounting functions of a construc-tion company.
neurobiology,nerve cell plasticity,Illinois,science,laboratory D. J. Green "Coping with Complexity: PCs in Neurobiology" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 319Neurobiologists at the University of Illinois use the PC, along with ADC converters, to study nerve cell plasticity in marine mollusks.
bank,DBM,tutorial,organization,customer H. I. Blank "Bank Market Analysis on the PC" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 325Tutorial on how an integrated DBM package can help banks organizeinformation about customers.
courseware,education,training,tip,tutorial H. Goldes "Courseware Design" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 329Tips on courseware aesthetics and diagnostic feedback---"inter- active courseware offers some educational options not available with books,....".
tutorial,dBASE II,tip,command file,export,MailMerge P. L. Olympia "Writing In dBASE II" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 373Second of two articles on techniques to use in writing dBASE II command files. This time: How to automatically invoke command files and how to export databases to programs such as MailMerge.
help,Q&A,Lotus 1-2-3,printer,beep,spreadsheet,macro,system disk P. Somerson (Editor) USER-TO-USER PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 3911)Print macros for Lotus 1-2-3, 2)Trick to beep computer after Lotus 1-2-3 finishes recalculating, 3)Macro for working two or more Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets, 4)Avoiding system disk with 1-2-3.
help,Q&A,PC-1,PC-2,Silver-Reed,printer,4164,chip,parallel port M. Zachmann PC TUTOR PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 3941)Switching parallel ports with BASIC, 2)Printer "on-line" check,3)NumLock status, 4)Silver-Reed EXP 550 printer/WordStar uneven spacing, 5)4164 memory chips, 6)PC-1 vs. PC-2.
review,Hayes Smartmodem 300,Novation J-CAT,VOLKSMODEM,LEX-11 M. D. Stone "Low-Budget Communications" PC Mag 84/09a Sep v.3 n.17 401Review of 300-baud (low cost) modems: Hayes Smartmodem 300, Novation J-CAT, VOLKSMODEM (by Anchor Automation), and LEX-11 and LEX-12 (by Lexicon Corporation of Miami).
PC book market,saturation,overbook,abundance V. Dudek PC NEWS - "PC Titles Overbooked" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 33This article discusses saturation of the PC book market.
interview,C. Eggebrecht,IBM PC,designer,legal,lawsuit M. Porter PC NEWS - "Ostracized PC1 Designer Still Ruminates `Why?'" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 33Interview with L. C. Eggebrecht, one of the original engineers behind the design of the IBM PC.
PC book market,saturation,overbook,abundance,publisher V. Dudek PC NEWS - "Publishers Squeezed In PC Book Pile-up" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 34This article discusses the effect that the PC book saturation has had on the publishers themselves.
Lotus/Answer/DB,Informatics General,mainframe,communication C. Winkler PC NEWS - "Lotus, Informatics Deliver On Mainframe to PC Link" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 35A look at Lotus/Answer and Answer/DB, two micro-to-mainframe products by Lotus Development Corp. and Informatics General Corp.
Readability Analyzer,Fog,index,writer,author,utility B. Machrone PC NEWS - "Cutting Through the Fog" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 39Terse overview of Readability Analyzer (aka `Fog'), one of nine programs in the June issue of PC Disk Magazine---calculates a "fog" index derived from the length of your words and sentences.
AT&T,Dataphone 2224,2400-baud,modem,communication,V.22 protocol M. D. Stone PC NEWS - "Whizzzzz...Here Come The 2400-Baud Modems" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 51New series of modems coming out by AT&T (e.g., Dataphone 2224) that work at 2400-baud. Discussion of the V.22 protocol.
computer exhibit,show,shopping mall V. Dudek PC NEWS - "Follow the Shoppers: PC Show Hits Malls" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 54G. Gattone, veteran of exhibits and shows, is attempting to bringcomputer shows to the shopping malls in the U.S.
IRS,tax,computer,1984 Deficit Reduction Act,deduction D. Pearlman PC NEWS - "IRS Bites Deeper into Home PC Deductions" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 54Discussion of the 1984 Deficit Reduction Act passed earlier this summer and the effect it has on deducting the cost of your home computer from your taxable income.
CouponOmizer,Natural Software,clipping,DBM,review J. K. Sandler PC NEWS - "CouponOmizer: PC Cut at Coupon Clipping" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 57Review of CouponOmizer (by Natural Software Limited), a database program for use with coupons that you have clipped from magazinesand newspapers.
free,market,software,computer J. Langdell PC NEWS - "Please Pass the Razor Blades" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 57Discussion of the marketing technique of giving away software with a computer purchase, or vice versa.
IBM,Banbury Books,publisher,business PC NEWS - "IBM Discovers PC Book Publishing" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 57IBM and Banbury Books, Inc., have co-published AN IBM GUIDE TO CHOOSING BUSINESS SOFTWARE.
review,Electric Desk,Alpha,integrated,spreadsheet,word processor H. A. Karten PC NEWS - "Electric Desk: Organized, But Several Small Mars" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 60Review of Electric Desk (by Alpha Software), an integrated pack- age that combines a spreadsheet, word processor, database pro- cessor, and terminal emulator.
Files & Folders,Starcom,DBM,review A. Poor PC NEWS - "Files & Folders: Functional and Flexible" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 64Review of Files & Folders (by Starcom Computer Corp.), a databasemanagement program.
ADAPSO,free,brochure,training,education PC NEWS - "ADAPSO Brochure Details Micro Training" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 64The Association of Data Processing Service Organizations (ADAPSO)has a free brochure on computer training and education for micro-computer users.
Samna,protect PC NEWS - "Samna Erases Copy Protection for Convenience" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 64Samna Corporation has removed copy protection from its word pro- cessing/office automation software......"to reduce inconvenience for users and dealers".
interview,G. Stimac,Compaq,compatible C. Winkler PC NEWS - "People in the News: Gary Stimac" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 66Interview with Gary Stimac, one of the people most responsible for the high level of compatibility of the Compaq with the IBM PC
editorial,Project: Database,DBM B. Machrone FROM THE EDITOR'S SCREEN - "Project: Database Redux" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 81Editor looks back at "Project: Database"---seven PC Magazine iss-ues devoted to the review of database management programs.
editorial,marketing research,consumer R. S. Lee GUEST EDITORIAL - "Setting The Mousetrap" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 89Commentary on how to beat out an entrenched leader: technical superiority versus timely and insightful market research.
help,Q&A,MORE,flippy disk,WordStar,carriage return LETTERS TO PC PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 911)DOS 2.0 MORE utility, 2)Flippy disk, 3)Using WordStar to removehard carriage returns.
tutorial,efficiency,speed,assembly,linker,Pascal,overhead,SMALL P. Norton THE NORTON CHRONICLES - "Trimming the Flab" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 105Tutorial on producing efficient, fast-running programs by creat- ing an assembly language routine that (for example), "short-stopsthe linker program from dragging in a lot of Pascal overhead".
review,hard disk,PC-STOR 52,Alloy,tape cartridge backup,insert W. L. Rosch "PC-STOR 52: A Cure for Hard Disk Fever" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 118Review of PC-STOR 52 (by Alloy Computer Products), a 50 MB exter-nal hard disk system with tape cartridge backup. [Also, an insertentitled "Backing Up Is Hard to Do"].
hard disk,tape cartridge backup,insert,Floppy Tape,Sunol W. L. Rosch "Backing Up Is Hard to Do" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 121Insert in "PC-STOR 52: A Cure for Hard Disk Fever" by the author,this article discusses the tape cartridge backup technology. Floppy Tape (by Sunol Systems) is also mentioned.
review,hard disk,tape cartridge backup,HardFile 70+45,Tallgrass W. L. Rosch "Hard File: Seventy Megabytes Of Memory Muscle" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 124Review of HardFile 70+45 (by Tallgrass Technologies), a 70 MB external hard disk system with tape cartridge backup.
review,hard disk,tape cartridge backup,Sunol,SSD-25,RLL,insert W. L. Rosch "Sunol Puts More Data on Your Disk" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 128Review of the SSD-25/T20 Universal Mass Storage System (by Sunol Systems), an external hard disk system with tape cartridge backupthat uses RLL. [Also, an insert entitled "The Reality of RLL"].
hard disk,density,Run Length Limited,RLL,Sunol,insert,tutorial W. L. Rosch "The Reality of RLL" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 131Insert in "Sunol Puts More Data on Your Disk" by the author, thisarticle explains Run Length Limited (RLL)---a digital data tech- nique (used by Sunol) for increasing storage density in drives.
review,hard disk,Quentin Q-510,insert W. L. Rosch "Quentin Q-510: A Counter-Competitive Edge" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 136Review of the Quentin Q-510 (by Quentin Corp.), an external hard disk system. [Also, an insert entitled "Optical Storage: Lookingfor a Medium"].
review,optical storage J. Hecht "Optical Storage: Looking for a Medium" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 139Insert in "Quentin Q-510: A Counter-Competitive Edge" by W. L. Rosch, this article gives an overview of the current state-of-the-art of optical storage technology.
review,Apparat Hard Disk Subsystem W. L. Rosch "Apparat: Amazingly Compatible" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 140Review of The Apparat Hard Disk Subsystem (external 30 MB).
review,hard disk,Trustor 10,Datamac W. L. Rosch "Datamac Trustor Series: The Move to More Megabytes" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 144Review of Trustor 10 and Trustor 30 (by Datamac), external hard disks with 10 and 30 MB of storage capacity, recpectively.
review,Bernoulli Box,Iomega,floppy-hard disk,insert F. Vaughan and R. Aarons "The Bernoulli Solution" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 148Review of the Bernoulli Box (by Iomega Corp.), a mass storage system similar to a hard disk system that uses 10 MB floppies. [Also, an insert entitled "An Unnecessary Warning"].
Bernoulli Box,Iomega,insert,RFI,interference F. Vaughan and R. Aarons "An Unnecessary Warning" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 151Insert in "The Bernoulli Solution" by the authors, this article discusses radio (TV) interference problems associated with the Bernoulli Box (by Iomega Corp.).
Helix PC Bubble Disk,PDIB-512,review,board,bubble memory,insert J. Forney "Sturdy Storage with Bubble Boards" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 156Review of the Helix PC Bubble Disk (by Helix Laboratories) and the PDIB-512 (by Pure Data, Ltd., Canada)---bubble memory boards.[Also, insert entitled "Tiny Bubbles"].
bubble memory,chip,tutorial,insert J. Forney "Tiny Bubbles" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 160Insert in "Sturdy Storage with Bubble Boards" by the author, thisarticle is a short tutorial on bubble memory and the current status of this field.
hard disk,review,PC 8004,National Memory Systems W. L. Rosch "Industrial-Strength Memory" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 164Review of the PC 8004 (by National Memory Systems Corp), a 350 MBhard disk system.
PC-BACKUP,TG-4060,IDIX-016-20,Image,QIC File,review,tape,backup R. Goldner "Going Back to Tape" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 174Review of tape drives for hard disk backup: PC-BACKUP (by Alloy Computer), TG-4060 (by Tallgrass Tech.), IDIX-016-20 (by Davong),and Image and QIC File (both by Sysgen).
hard disk,do-it-yourself,upgrade,tutorial,Compaq,install R. Birmele "Adventures in Hard Disk Upgrading" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 186Tutorial on upgrading your PC by yourself by adding a hard disk drive (to both an IBM PC and a Compaq).
tutorial,floppy disk drive,Compaq,do-it-yourself,install R. S. Whiteaker "Do It Yourself: Installing a Second Floppy Drive In the Compaq).PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 194Tutorial on installing a second floppy drive in a Compaq (do-it- yourself).
Project: Database,DBM,review,insert S. Stallings "Project: Database - Updated" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 203Recap of the upgrades that came out after the Project: Database reviews had been completed. [Also, an insert entitled "Bits and Bumps"].
free-electron laser,UCSB,Santa Barbara,science,physics,laboratoryJ. Hecht "The PC Sheds Light on Lasers" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 213The IBM PC is aiding physicists in free-electron laser research at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). [Also, an insert entitled "What Is a Free-Electron Laser?"].
free-electron laser,science,physics,laboratory,tutorial J. Hecht "What Is a Free-Electron Laser?" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 218Insert in "The PC Sheds Light on Lasers" by the author, this ar- ticle gives a terse explanation of what a free-electron laser is and possible uses of it.
review,PowerText,PowerScript,word processor,writer,author A. Bobrow "Creative Formats for Creative Writers" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 224Review of PowerText (by Beamon Porter) and PowerScript (by Comprehensive Video Supply), word processors designed specifi- cally for writers and for scriptwriters, respectively.
review,THOR,Fastware,idea organizer,DBM,classify D. Pearlman "Brainstorming with THOR" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 230Review of THOR (by Fastware Inc.), an "index-card" idea organiz- ing program (aka THought ORganizer).
DisplayWrite,IBM,review,insert J. Dickinson "IBM's Displaywriter Begets a Family of PC Software" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 238Review of the DisplayWrite software by IBM. [Also, inserts "The Prototype: Displaywriter" & "DisplayWrite 2 and Displaywriter: A Close Correspondence"].
Displaywriter,IBM,insert,standalone word processor J. Dickinson "The Prototype: Displaywriter" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 242Insert in IBM's Displaywriter Begets a Family of PC Software" by the author, this article gives an overview of the Displaywriter (IBM's 8086-based standalone word processor).
Displaywriter,IBM,insert,standalone word processor,test J. Dickinson "DisplayWrite 2 and Displaywriter: A Close Correspondence" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 248Insert in IBM's Displaywriter Begets a Family of PC Software" by the author, this article describes tests made by an experienced Displaywriter secretary using DisplayWrite 2.
U. of Conn.,science,molecule,graphics,MCS Space Tablet,cancer T. Christopher "PC Models for Cancer Research" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 256Univ. of Connecticut researchers are using the IBM PC together with the MCS Space Tablet and special software to model the mole-cules of anticancer drugs in 3D.
book,excerpt,Lotus 1-2-3,tutorial,spreadsheet,template E. M. Baras "A 1-2-3 Tutorial: Organizing Information With Data Sort" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 263Excerpt (tutorial) from the author's book: THE OSBORNE/MCGRAW- HILL GUIDE TO USING LOTUS 1-2-3.
review,Treasure Chest,Tecmar,board,free W. L. Rosch "Free Treasure" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 282Review of Treasure Chest (by Tecmar, Inc.), 21 integrated pro- grams that come free with the purchase of a memory expansion board.
game,Tycoon,Blue Chip,In the Chips,Creative Software,review,moneyP. Wiswell PC ARCADE - "The Money Makers" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 299Review of the financial and business games: Tycoon (by Blue Chip Software) and In the Chips (by Creative Software).
book,review,Silicon Valley,women,woman,science L. Sperberg BOOK REVIEW - "They've Got the Fever: Silicon and Science" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 307Review: E. M. Rogers and J. K. Larsen, SILICON VALLEY FEVER; V. Gornick, WOMEN IN SCIENCE: PORTRAITS FROM A WORLD IN TRANSI- TION.
review,Threshold,Medicalis,medicine,doctor,office,physician B. Friedman, M.D. "Office Medicine" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 317Review of Threshold (by Physicians Practice Management) and Medicalis (by Articulate Publications), integrated office manage-ment packages (for medical billing, etc.).
review,OWLCAT,Digital Research,SAT,education,course M. Malamud "New Help In the SAT Grind" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 321Review of The OWLCAT 60-Hour SAT (by Digital Research), a com- puterized SAT preparation course.
tutorial,job cost,estimation,construction,accounting P. Levin "Cost Accounting for Construction Jobs" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 327Tutorial on job-cost estimating for construction using computer codes.
truck,dispatch,delivery,shipping M. Campbell "Hauling Software" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 331Overview of micro software for the trucking industry.
club,user group,library,user-supported,public-domain,free R. Corgan CLUB NEWS - "A Boon to PC User Groups: PC Libraries" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 367Discussion of public-domain and user-supported software, and clublibraries.
tutorial,BASIC,tip,label,subroutine,GOTO J. G. Thacker "BASIC Labeling" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 375Tips on labeling subroutines and GOTO statements in order to makethings easier when programming in BASIC.
help,Q&A,Lotus 1-2-3,tip,.PRN,delimit,date,Calc key (F9) P. Somerson (Editor) USER-TO-USER PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 380Lotus 1-2-3 tips: 1)Routine to delimit data (for .PRN file), 2)Date formula (format), 3)Using the Calc Key (F9).
help,Q&A,drive speed,strobe,FIELD,display,monitor,PSWITCH,printerM. Zachmann PC TUTOR PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 3831)Disk drive speed/strobe/fluorescent light, 2)FIELD statement inBASIC, 3)Connecting multiple RGB monitors to one PC, 4)Assembly code (PSWITCH.COM) for switching between two parallel printers.
WordStar,tip,hint,tutorial G. Beinhorn "Making WordStar Uncommonly Good" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 395Tips (i.e., permutations of commands) that make WordStar easier to use.
number system,code,NISO,ISBN,ISPN,UPC,bar,book,database,standard PC NEWS - "Numbers Count To Software Vendors" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 51The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) is respon-sible for choosing numbering system for computer software. Thosebeing considered: ISBN (book), ISPN (database), UPC (bar) codes.
Project: Database,DBM,insert,corrections S. Stallings "Bits and Bumps" PC Mag 84/09b Sep v.3 n.18 204Insert in "Project: Database - Updated" by the author, this ar- ticle presents questions, corrections, and complaints received inresponse to the Project: Database series.
