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For many years, ADC has endeavored to provide high-quality,
low-cost software. Among the vast array of software available for
IBM and compatible computers, Shareware software has consistently
been a leader in delivering true value to the consumer. Therefore,
in addition to the software published and distributed by ADC, the
SOFTWAREVAULT BBS has always offered the best selections from the
Shareware available.
Now, ADC has gone a step further to ensure that the consumer can
obtain the greatest number of quality programs for the lowest cost,
by publishing the SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library. Along with this
new offering from ADC, the ADC BBS has changed its name to the
SOFTWAREVAULT BBS to emphasize the enormous library of Shareware
programs available over the telephone by modem.
However, for those who want to acquire a very large library of
programs quickly, the CD-ROM Library is the best and most cost-
effective method. ADC has very carefully chosen programs from top
authors to create one of the world's largest collections of
Shareware and public-domain software.
Shareware is a "try-before-you-buy" method of selling software. In
the beginning, Shareware was purchased directly from the author.
The authors were able to avoid the cost of marketing through normal
retail channels and the consumer was able to obtain great bargains.
One drawback, however, was the limited information available to the
public about what software was available. Distributing Shareware
software through computer bulletin boards was the very logical
solution that soon became standard procedure for all Shareware
authors. By allowing programs to be copied from bulletin boards
and shared with few restrictions, Shareware is able to reach a
much greater number of users.
The SOFTWAREVAULT BBS is one of the better bulletin boards bringing
shareware to the consumer. We maintain a good working relationship
with the authors and afford them the chance to present their
software in an electronic marketplace at a greatly reduced cost.
The distribution of Shareware software by CD-ROM is the next
logical progression. It is like downloading thousands of programs
from the BBS at once. The same Shareware rules and requirements
apply, of course, but you receive so many programs at one time that
you can instantly build an impressive software library.
ADC pays a great deal of attention to all of the software it
distributes. All programs uploaded to our BBS are carefully tested
and reviewed to ensure performance and to detect the presence of a
virus. The software is copied to high quality streaming tapes and
our CD-ROM discs are produced using state-of-the-art technology.
And, of course, our technical staff is available to help with
any questions you might have.
From our beginning, ADC has recognized that the consumer is the
very most important link in the chain of successful distribution.
The success of ADC in distributing all of the software it carries
has depended upon listening to, and understanding, the needs of our
clients, and providing solutions when they are needed. The same
is true for our CD-ROM Library. We want to hear from you and learn
what can be improved in the future. Feel free to use all of the
means of communicating with us for this purpose, including leaving
messages for us on our BBS.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
We welcome your comments and suggestions for future SOFTWAREVAULT
Collections. You can contact us at:
AMERCIAN DATABANKERS CORPORATION
6506 South Lewis Suite 250
Tulsa, OK 74136 USA
(800) 775-4232 in the USA and Canada
(918) 742-2022 International
*******************************************************************
Shareware and the Association of Shareware Professionals
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(tm)
Association of
Shareware
o
Professionals
The shareware concept makes it possible for you to obtain extremely
powerful software at a price you can afford, and it gives you the
opportunity to try the software before you register.
The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), is an
organization formed to strengthen the future of shareware. Its
members, all of whom are programmers that subscribe to a code of
ethics, are committed to the concept of shareware as a method of
marketing.
The ASP sets standards for its members and their shareware products
which provide (among other things) that programs produced by ASP
members must be fully documented, non-crippled, and offered with at
least a minimum level of support. It also sets the standards for
share ware disk vendors and provides information to the public
about shareware.
Shareware software is a unique marketing approach which allows
consumers to purchase software directly from the author. This
eliminates costly marketing, promotion, and packaging; allowing
consumers to obtain quality software at a fraction of the
commercial cost. Shareware authors allow their programs to be
copied and distributed with few restrictions. Shareware users are
encouraged to examine a program, copy it, and pass it on to
friends. If users find the software program useful, they are asked
to register with the software author. This usually means paying a
registration fee directly to the shareware author. In return for
this registration fee, "registered users" receive the right to
continue to use the software and added benefits such as full
documentation, technical support, and future updates of the
program.
Registration is the key to success for the shareware concept. If
you try a program and it does not meet your needs, you are not
expected to register. However, if you try a program, like it, and
continue to use it, you should compensate the author with a
registration fee. Registration also insures further development of
the program. Shareware is the "try-before-you-buy" method of
software distribution that will literally save you hundreds of
dollars on software purchases.
American Databankers Corporation, distributor of The SoftwareVault,
is an approved vendor and associate member of the Association 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 49422-9427 or
send a CompuServe Mail message to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536 or FAX
616-788-2765.
*******************************************************************
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
1. Copyright 1992, American Databankers Corporation. All rights
reserved. American Databankers Corporation's copyright covers
the research, editing, organization and compilation of the CD
ROM, and also any individual programs or descriptive materials
which are the original creation of American Databankers
Corporation. Unless otherwise specified, the American
Databankers Corporation does not claim literary rights to
individual programs which have been licensed for use by others.
2. American Databankers Corporation expects everyone to respect
the author's copyright notices as well as all terms of
licenses. Users MAY NOT download files or programs with the
intent to sell a copy. BBS operators and users may download or
copy files or programs from The SOFTWAREVAULT CD-ROM Library
providing that no charge is made for copies and all copyrights
and license terms are respected.
*******************************************************************
Register your favorite shareware programs directly with the author
of the shareware program. These authors work many long hours to
produce and test these programs that are on the SoftwareVAULT
CD-ROM. They have earned the right to be paid for their efforts by
the sweat of their brow.
The registration price for a shareware is usually very small ($5.00
- $85.00 US). Registering a program brings with it additional
benefits. In most cases, you will get the latest version of the
program and a printed manual. Most shareware programs are
constantly being improved so when you register, there is a good
chance that you will get a newer version the one you are
registering for. You will also be eligible for technical support
(usually by phone, letter or CompuServe). The registered version
will also be free of any trailers or opening (nag) screens on it,
telling you to register.
If you register a program from outside of the USA, you should mail
the author a US-draft or a bank check in US-Dollars. If the author
accepts Visa or Mastercard, you can simply give your Visa /
Mastercard number and expiration date.
The usual period of time for evaluation of a program before
registering is about 30 days.
*******************************************************************
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
American Databankers Corporation warrants that its CD-ROM disk
media are free from defects for 90 days and will replace any
defective media within that time period upon receipt of such
defective media, postage prepaid.
American Databankers Corporation disclaims all other warranties
relating to this software, whether express, implied, statutory or
in any communication with you, and specifically disclaims any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose or use. American Databankers Corporation does not warrant
that the operation of this software will be uninterrupted or
error-free.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so
the above exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Limitation of Liability
In no event will American Databankers Corporation be liable for any
damages. Including: loss of data, lost profits, cost of cover or
other special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages
arising from the use or attempted use of this software or
accompanying documentation, however caused and on any theory of
liability.
This limitation will apply even if American Databankers Corporation
has been advised of the possibility of such damage. Under no
circumstances shall the liability of American Databankers
Corporation exceed the actual amount paid to and received by
American Databankers Corporation in connection with the particular
copy of the software in question. Some states do not allow the
limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of
Oklahoma without regard to the choice of law rules of such state.
NETWORK (LAN) SYSTEM NOTICE:
The number of network systems is large and there can be significant
differences between the hardware and software specifications of
each. Therefore, American Databankers Corporation does not
guarantee the compatibility of The SOFTWAREVAULT Collection on
CD-ROM with any particular network system.
*******************************************************************
All files on The SoftwareVault Collection CD-ROM's are tested for
viruses, using the internationally recognized standard anti-virus
utility, ViruScan, from McAfee Associates.
Millions of computer users and over 16,000 corporations have made
the McAfee anti-viral utilities their choice for virus protection.
ViruScan's advanced detection technology, including
pattern-matching, algorithmic scanning, and validation code
checking, can find even the most challenging mutating and
encrypting (polymorphic) viruses. It consistently finds known and
unknown viruses and their variants, without the "false-alarms" that
have become commonplace with some less-sophisticated virus
checkers.
In the Virus Detection and Protection Category on this CD-ROM, you
will find the complete suite of McAfee anti-virus products;
ViruScan, the virus detector you run from the command-line;
Clean-Up, the virus remover and disinfector; VShield, the
Terminate-And-Stay-Resident (TSR) infection preventer; NetShield,
the Netware-Loadable-Module (NLM) version of ViruScan.
For further information, or to register your copy of a McAfee
anti-viral product, contact:
McAfee Associates, Inc.
2710 Walsh Ave, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 988-3832 (Voice)
(408) 970-9727 (FAX)
(408) 988-4004 (BBS)
*******************************************************************
American Databankers Corporation is principally a software
publisher. We design, publish and directly support a line of
proprietary software in several categories.
Our software products range from a menu and utilities package
specifically created for the novice to average user to very
sophisticated industrial products created for use by other
programmers to solve specific problems. We design and write
utilities, installation programs and multilingual procedures for
publishers of software in the United States and in several
foreign countries. We also manufacture and distribute The
SOFTWAREVAULT collection of CD-ROM Software.
Our collection of CD-ROM Software is unique because of the very
large number of programs, serveral thousands, and because no
program is duplicated in more than one collection of programs. In
addition, we provide you with a free copy of The Librarian, a
complete database of all of the files on the CD. You may search on
any subject and when you select a program, the Librarian will
create the necessary directories (if you ask it to), copy the
program from the CD-ROM and unpack the programs and files for you.
The Librarian can also create directory listing text files for any
BBS, or export information to a file in any one of several
different word processing formats, and filter or search by any
subject. The Collection - hundreds of megabytes of fantastic
shareware programs. Many of which are better than commercial
programs.
The single most significant distinguishing feature of American
Databankers is the depth of knowledge we maintain for all of the
software we carry. When you telephone our technical support staff,
you speak with an experienced programmer who is familiar not only
with our products, but also with all facets of the complex problems
which beset the industry.
We stand behind every program we carry and we value every one of
our customers. We provide genuine help when you need it and we
offer the same high quality of service to end-users, dealers,
programmers, distributors and OEMs.
We maintain a 24-hour Bulletin Board with separate conferences for
each of our products. In addition to the free software which is
available on the Bulletin Board, information is exchanged by
programmers, dealers and VARs and the Bulletin Board may also be
used to send us a technical inquiry, request assistance with a
special problem or ask for technical support. Our products may also
be ordered by credit card on the Bulletin Board at any time of the
day or night, or by phone during business hours.
When you buy, resell or distribute American Databanker's products,
you also receive the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure
satisfaction and performance.
Shareware Authors that wish to have their software approved for any
of our SOFTWAREVAULT Collections should send complete copies of
their programs (uncrippled and as you want them to appear) to:
AUTHOR SUBMISSIONS
American Databankers Corporation
6506 South Lewis Suite 250
Tulsa, OK 74136
BBS: (918) 742-8037
Phone: (918) 742-2022
*******************************************************************
American Databankers Corporation offers the SOFTWAREVAULT BBS free
to end-users, licensees, OEMs, dealers and distributors of ADC
products. The BBS has several nodes and is available 24 hours per
day, every day of the year.
Phone Number: (918) 742-8037
Modem Communication Parameters: 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit
Baud Rates supported: 1200/14400 baud
ALL BBS USERS:
When dialing into the BBS for the first time, please answer ALL of
the questions on the NEW USER QUESTIONNAIRE. We ask for basic
information such as company name, your name, address, work phone
number, home phone number, the password you would like to have, and
if you own any ADC products. We cannot grant BBS access without
this basic information. If you wish immediate access for downloads,
you can request immediate call-back verification.
BBS USERS WHO BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM US:
We also require the serial number of your ADC product. Please
have this information handy before dialing into the BBS and filling
out the questionnaire. The BBS Operators must have the serial
number(s) of your product(s) to determine what download security
clearance to give you.
BBS USERS WHO PURCHASED FROM A DEALER:
Download security for end-users who purchased product from a dealer
is determined from the end-user registration card. Please be sure
to mail your card to American Databankers Corporation if you want
to access more than the Main Board Conference on the BBS.
ALL END-USERS:
All end-users, regardless of where they purchased the product,
should send in their registration cards.
CONFERENCES:
You will be able to join particular conferences based upon whether
you are a dealer or an end-user, and what products you own. Every
user can access the Main Board Conference, where messages and
questions for the BBS operators can be left. There is also a
Dealers and Distributors Conference as well as special conferences
for our products such as SNAP and the SOFTWAREVAULT Collections of
CD-ROMs.
*******************************************************************
1 - Hottest Current Software Hits 19 6,782,267
2 - Business Applications 406 40,928,173
3 - Wordprocessing Programs and Utilities 139 7,733,076
4 - Desktop Publishing and Fonts 60 3,804,997
5 - Windows Applications 225 16,713,406
6 - Windows Games 37 1,772,080
7 - Spreadsheets and Utilities 70 4,092,695
8 - Database Programs and Utilities 149 19,459,901
9 - Home and Family Computing 52 6,676,325
10 - Text Editors and Utilities 100 6,828,646
11 - Text and Reference Material 173 2,003,717
12 - Lists and Information Files 41 1,262,716
13 - Health Programs and Food Recipes 69 1,744,153
14 - Games and Humor 269 11,959,008
15 - Graphics and Paint Programs 306 19,578,527
16 - GIF and Other Pictures 190 6,444,596
17 - Math and Science Programs 178 14,828,198
18 - Communications Programs 207 12,401,210
19 - Religious Programs and Materials 88 12,106,701
20 - Educational Programs 129 11,534,757
21 - CAD, CAM and Engineering Programs 150 13,192,798
22 - Operating System Utilities 455 12,743,856
23 - Hard Disk Utilities 101 6,308,417
24 - Floppy Disk Utilities 71 3,756,314
25 - OS/2, Program Manager and Utilities 108 4,221,892
26 - DOS / Unix Utilities and Help 151 7,105,403
27 - Printer Drivers and Utilities 408 21,978,637
28 - Novell, LANtastic and other Networks 182 8,773,579
29 - Keyboard, Mouse and I/O Utilities 94 2,685,780
30 - Screen Drivers and Utilities 230 7,143,957
31 - File Archiving Utilities 95 4,902,499
32 - Virus Detection and Protection 56 3,578,456
33 - Personal System Utilities 78 6,490,624
34 - File Processing Utilities 222 12,226,768
35 - BBS Programs and Utilities 131 14,068,269
36 - BBS Doors and Utilities 187 16,744,543
37 - Modem Utilities and Helps 37 1,005,604
38 - Special <ASP> Shareware Programs 88 17,810,776
39 - Ham Radio Utilities 160 6,686,164
40 - Artificial Intelligence 90 4,935,662
41 - TrackBlaster Files and Utilities 136 9,642,774
42 - SoundBlaster Files and Utilities 115 9,607,562
43 - MIDI - Yamaha DX Utilities 10 192,822
44 - MIDI - Roland MT Utilities 24 1,023,430
45 - MIDI - Sound Utilities and Files 158 2,311,769
46 - Cakewalk 3 and 4 Utilities 59 980,943
47 - ADLIB and Roland files 365 3,954,735
48 - Music - CMF Albums 275 1,050,838
49 - Music - WRK Albums 17 161,756
50 - Music - STM Albums 21 1,528,136
51 - Music - SNG Albums 11 193,201
52 - Music - CMS Albums 63 134,533
53 - PC Speaker and Sound Files 41 2,510,097
54 - Musical Potpourri 191 8,857,609
55 - Programmers Utilities 112 7,612,129
56 - Assembly Source Code 77 2,504,609
57 - Pascal and Turbo Pascal Source Code 733 21,636,921
58 - C, MS-C, Turbo-C, and Borland C++ 358 20,408,686
59 - Basic and Quick Basic Source Code 167 8,472,837
60 - DBase Files and Utilities 548 10,398,406
61 - Clipper and Foxbase Utilities 222 5,740,521
62 - Programming Source Code - ADA to Z80 64 3,349,884
63 - Miscellaneous Goodies 91 7,176,541
*** TOTAL FILE COUNT AND SIZE *** 9,859 514,465,886
********************************************************************
>>> DESKTOP PAINT FOR DOS <<<
Desktop Paint 256 is a full color bitmapped paint program written
to use the extended resolution of super VGA cards. It features a
mouse driven user interface, full Color manipulation and drawing
tools, and a choice of popular image file formats.
Desktop Paint 256 supports the following image file formats:
PCX (As used by ZSoft's PC Paintbrush)
GIF (As used by CompuServe)
IFF/LBM (As used by Electronic Arts' Deluxe Paint)
TIFF
Desktop Paint 256 will work with image files having between two and
256 Colors. Desktop Paint 256 is a paint program, rather than a
drawing program. It does not support GEM, Corel Draw, Designer,
DXF or EPS files.
Unlike many other paint programs, Desktop Paint 256 features
complete EMS and XMS support. It will handle enormous images...
pictures which unpack into several megabytes... if you have
sufficient expanded or extended memory in your system. Note that
you must have at least 300 kilobytes of EMS or XMS to edit a 640 by
480 pixel picture under Desktop Paint 256.
*****
Unzip or Copy DTP256.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
********************************************************************
>>> GRAPHIC WORKSHOP - Version 5.1 <<<
Graphic Workshop is a program for working with computer graphic
files. It will handle most of the popular formats:
MacPaint files
PC Paintbrush files with up to 256 Colors
GEM/IMG files of the sort used by Ventura Publisher
GIF files of any size and up to 256 Colors
TIFF files (with some restrictions)
EPS files... encapsulated PostScript... for some operations
WordPerfect graphic (WPG) files.
Microsoft Windows Paint (MSP) files.
IFF/LBM/CE files (from Deluxe Paint, among others)
BMP files (as found in Windows 3)
Pictor / PC Paint (PIC) files... also used by Grasp.
Graphic workshop is a simple, menu driven environment which will
let you perform the following operations on the aforementioned
files.
View them.
Convert between any two formats (with a few restrictions).
Print them to any LaserJet Plus compatible or PostScript laser
and many dot matrix printers.
Dither the Color ones to black and white.
Reverse the monochrome ones black for white.
Rotate and flip them.
Scale them
Using Graphic Workshop, you can have your image files in the
formats that your software wants to use them in, all without
keeping track of numerous utilities. In addition, using the
halftoning and dithering facilities of Graphic Workshop, you can
convert full Color digitized photographs... most notably GIF
files... for use as really excellent black and white clip art,
suitable for inclusion in your documents.
Graphic Workshop will handle image files of any size. It will use
extended or expanded memory if you have some, and disk space if you
don't. It has a fast and easily understood user interface.
Hopefully, it lacks even the merest vestiges of bugs... a likely
story, but we hope so.
Please look for the windows version under "Windows Utilities".
*****
Unzip or Copy GWS4DOS.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>>> QMODEM TELECOMMUNICATIONS <<<
QMODEM version 4.5. The latest; greatest test drive from Mustang
Software. Many improvements, including internal Zmodem and Ymodem
batch. QMODEM1.ZIP contains the main overlay and modem definition
files. QMODEM2.ZIP contains the main program, help, and
installation files.
*****
Unzip or Copy QMODEM.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>>> PCFILE DATABASE <<<
Awarded its second Editors' Choice in the June 26, 1990 issue of PC
Magazine, PC-File is the #1 rated flat file database manager. The
May 14, 1990 issue of PC Week said, "PC-File emerged as the most
powerful flat filer". This is version 5.01.
PC-File is menu-driven with on-line help, making it easy to learn
and use. It's ideal for customer and address files, invoicing and
billing, customized form letters, sales tracking and analysis,
itemized lists, inventory, and much more.
PC-File features graphics, a sophisticated report writer, mail
merge, customized entry screens, quick mailing labels, 10 levels of
sorting, macros, password protection, dBASE file compatibility,
extensive import and export with many other popular programs and
much more!
PC-FILE 5 LAN PACK
The multi-user LAN version of PC-File 5 has the same features as
the single-user version, and includes automatic file and record
locking. The LAN Pack includes up to 5 copies of a printed manual
and permission for up to five users to use the program. Purchase
one LAN pack for each additional 5 users. The LAN version is not
Shareware.
*****
Unzip or Copy PCF501.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
********************************************************************
>>> PCWRITE WORDPROCESSOR <<<
The PCWRITE shareware word processor is every bit as powerful and
as fully functional as IBM's Displaywrite 4, Microsoft Word,
MultiMate, WordPerfect 4.2; or others in that category. Support is
included for hundreds of popular printers, including support for
LaserJet and Postscript-capable printers. Choosing your printer is
done through a simple menu-driven setup program. PCWRITE has
inherent proportional font alignment and micro-justification on any
capable printer. Adding new soft fonts is easy.
*****
Unzip or Copy PCWRITE.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
********************************************************************
>>> 4DOS - DOS COMMAND SHELL <<<
4DOS is a "flagship" product. It offers you great power while
working at the DOS prompt and in batch files, makes minimal use of
your precious memory, and generally makes life with DOS a whole lot
easier. It works with all versions of MS-DOS/PC-DOS from 2.0 up,
and with DR-DOS. When you purchase 4DOS you'll receive the current
version on 5.25" or 3.5" disk, a typeset-quality printed and bound
manual, and an upgrade to the next major release.
Included in this package is BOOT.SYS. A shareware package which
allows you to choose your system configuration when your computer
boots. It makes managing a variety of configurations (for example,
booting under plain 4DOS, DESQView, or Windows 3), very simple. It
supports multi-level menus, color display, and option selection in
both CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT. It is invoked when the system
boots, and does not require a reboot after changing configura-
tions the way some similar programs do.
To use BOOT.SYS effectively you need to be reasonably familiar with
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. BOOT.SYS works with multiple
sets of configuration directives (DEVICE, SHELL, etc.) in your
CONFIG.SYS file. It presents menus allowing you to pick which set
or subset of these directives to execute, and also provides a
program you can run in AUTOEXEC to determine which menu choice was
selected. You use the result returned by this program in IF or IFF
statements in AUTOEXEC.BAT in order to make AUTOEXEC execute the
correct TSRs and other commands corresponding to the choices you
made in CONFIG.SYS. This approach is very powerful when combined
with 4DOS IFF / THEN / ELSE statements.
*****
Unzip or Copy 4DOS4.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>>> QUIKMENU (TM) - Version 1.07a <<<
QuikMenu is a graphical menu system that allows you to use your
computer more quickly, easily and more intuitively. Complex DOS
commands are replaced by easy-to-use command buttons, pop-up
windows and dialog boxes. Running programs is as easy as pressing a
single key or clicking the mouse. Best of all you don't need to be
a programmer to add an item to your menu.
QuikMenu was designed to make using your computer system as easy
and enjoyable as possible. You can use a mouse or your keyboard to
access any menu function. QuikMenu runs in all standard graphics
modes and can operate on most networks that use DOS commands.
*****
Unzip or Copy QKMENU.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
*******************************************************************
>>> HARD DISK DIRECTOR <<<
Hard Disk Director version 4.70 is a combination of four different
programs: DL.EXE, DB.EXE, DA.EXE and DM.EXE
DL.EXE is a full featured shell. It starts off giving you a
directory tree where you can add, delete, move, hide and unhide and
rename directories as well as change drives, search for files and
print a copy of the tree.
Highlighting any directory in DL and pressing "Enter" will show you
a sorted list of the files in that directory. You can edit, view,
copy, rename, print, and resort any single file or group of marked
files. You can also run any program or batch file.
DB.EXE is the file list portion of DL.EXE. You can use DB when you
want to work in a specific directory and have no need for and don't
want to wait for a directory tree. Most of the time, I use DB
instead of typing DIR, to see what's in a directory and to be able
to scroll through it and view files.
DA.EXE is like DB but shows you all the files on a particular
drive. For example, typing "DA" and pressing "Enter" on your C
drive will show you all the files in every directory on your drive
C. You can also add additional drives to the file view.
DM.EXE is a full featured hard disk menu. You can add up to 20
entries to the main menu and have unlimited sub menus of up to 20
entries each. DM can be run from the command line or also popped up
in DL or DB by pressing the slash, "/", key. When running DM from
DL or DB, you can run programs and add the highlighted or marked
files from DL and DB to the command line. In this manner you can
add your favorite archive utility to DM, mark a group of files in
DL or DB, and them pop up DM and run your archive program and add
the marked files to the command line.
Hard Disk Director will run on all IBM compatible PCs running DOS
2.0 or later. This version has been made compatible with many
network drives. However Hard Disk Director does no file sharing or
locking and is not aware of other users on a network, so you will
have to determine its suitability for your network. It can handle
paths of up to nine directories deep. The memory DA requires
depends on the amount of files on the drive that it is reading. A
minimum of 300 kilobytes is recommended for a 20 megabyte drive.
*****
Unzip or Copy HDDIR.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> ASEASY SPREADSHEET <<<
AS-EASY-AS is an award winning spreadsheet from Trius, Inc. EMS
and Virtual Memory support. WKS and WK1 file-compatible. Full
support for a Microsoft or compatible mouse. Print preview mode.
Text and graphics on the same page. Math; statistical logical date
string; and User-Defined Functions. PIC file support. 12 Graph
types; Log Scales; split screen graphs; multiple views; file
linking; goalseeking; 9/24-pin and Laserjet support; macro record;
matrix operations; and much, much more.
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Unzip or Copy ASEASY.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> ICONMASTER ICON EDITOR <<<
IconMaster is the most comprehensive and user friendly Windows 3
icon managing and editing utility available. IconMaster's earlier
Beta release received high marks in the Windows-user community. It
was a Public (software) Library "Best of 1991", and a PC World "Top
Pick", and a PC/Computing Magazine "Top Windows Pick". Version 1.1
adds support for the new Windows 3.1. We hope you enjoy it.
FEATURES SUMMARY
Supports 10 different icon file formats
Full support for Norton Desktop for Windows
Ultra fast and compact IconMaster Library formats
Automatic Zipping and unZipping to save space
Full icon editor with transparency
Display hundreds of icons simultaneously in multiple windows
Drag and Drop icon sorting, editing, and Program Manager
NDW icon installation
On-line help
Window 3.1 support
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Unzip or Copy ICONMSTR.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> GRAPHIC WORKSHOP FOR WINDOWS <<<
Graphic Workshop is a program for working with computer bitmapped
graphic files. It will handle most of the popular formats:
MacPaint files
PC Paintbrush files with up to 256 Colors
GEM/IMG files of the sort used by Ventura Publisher
GIF files of any size and up to 256 Colors
TIFF files (with some restrictions)
EPS files... encapsulated PostScript... for some operations
WordPerfect graphic (WPG) files.
Microsoft Windows Paint (MSP) files.
IFF/LBM/CE files (from Deluxe Paint, among others)
BMP files (as found in Windows 3)
Pictor / PC Paint (PIC) files... also used by Grasp.
Graphic workshop is a simple, menu driven environment which will
let you perform the following operations on the above file types.
View them.
Convert between any two formats (with a few restrictions).
Print them to any LaserJet Plus compatible or PostScript laser
and many dot matrix printers.
Dither the Color ones to black and white.
Reverse the monochrome ones black for white.
Rotate and flip them.
Scale them
Reduce the number of Colors in them and do Color dithering.
Sharpen, soften and otherwise wreak special effects on them.
Crop them down to smaller files
Adjust the brightness and Color balance of the Colored files.
Capture Windows screens or portions thereof.
Using Graphic Workshop, you can have your image files in the
formats that your software wants to use them in, all without
keeping track of numerous utilities. In addition, using the
halftoning and dithering facilities of Graphic Workshop, you can
convert full Color digitized photographs... most notably GIF
files... for use as really excellent black and white clip art,
suitable for inclusion in your documents.
Graphic Workshop will handle image files of any size. It will use
extended or expanded memory if you have some, and disk space if you
don't. It has a fast and easily understood user interface.
Hopefully, it lacks even the merest vestiges of bugs... a likely
story, but we hope so.
Graphic Workshop will drive your monitor and print through the
Windows hardware drivers. If you have screen and printer drivers
for Windows, you have them for Graphic Workshop for Windows.
Graphic Workshop will run on any system which is capable of running
Windows 3.0 or better. Its ability to deal with large files is
limited by the amount of free memory in your system. Note that
unlike the DOS version of Graphic Workshop, Graphic Workshop for
Windows cannot use virtual memory.
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Unzip or Copy GWS4WIN.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> 4PRINT PRINTED PAGE FORMATTER <<<
4Print version 4.1 is a paper-saving utility for HP LaserJets,
DeskJets and compatible. 4Print prints two or three fully readable
pages of text sideways across the page, and by printing on both
sides, it can yield four, six, or even more pages of text on each
sheet!
4Print allows programmers to view four pages of source code at a
time, writers to read four pages of text, and spreadsheet and
database users to print wide reports all the way across the page.
4Print's reduced paper consumption means lower paper costs and less
shelf space taken up for storing printouts, and it's also good for
the ecology!
New with version 4.1 of 4Print, is the companion utility, 4Book,
which makes it easy to produce handsome booklets. Other new
features include printing 1-4 columns of text, variable number of
lines per page, automatic line numbering, compression of excess
blank lines and page breaks, intelligent word wrap, improved
DeskJet and LaserJet- compatible support, reverse printing options
to eliminate the need for paper-shuffling, and support for A4
paper. An optional Windows interface is also available.
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Unzip or Copy 4PRINT.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> PRINT PARTNER - BANNER, SIGN and CALENDAR MAKER <<<
PrintPartner is a program to allow you to make printed banners,
signs, and calendars.
Banners can have a graphic on either end and will use any font that
you select. Additionally PrintPartner attempts to smooth the text
and graphics to make them look better. You can edit the pictures
and / or create new ones.
Signs may have any number of two different graphics you select and
may be placed anywhere on the page you wish. Each line of text can
be of a different font and may be sized to your specifications.
Calendars can be for any month in any year from 1980 to 2098, with
the month name in any font you select.
The printers that PrintPartner is known to support are:
Apple Imagewriter Epson FX-850 Star NX-10
Citizen MSP-10/15 Epson RX-80 Star NX-2400
Citizen MSP-20/25 IBM Proprinter X24 Generic 8/9 pin
Citizen MSP-50/55 Microline 190 Series Generic 24
Epson FX-80/85 NEC P5/P5xl HP LaserJet III
Epson LQ-2500 NEC P6/P7 HP LaserJet II's
Epson LQ-510 Panasonic KX-P1124
These are not necessarily the only printers supported by
PrintPartner but they are the ones that have been tested. If you
have a printer different than the ones listed here, there is a good
chance that one of them will work with PrintPartner. PrintPartner
needs at least 384K of RAM to run.
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Unzip or Copy PRTPTNR.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> COMMANDER KEEN - Version 1.31 <<<
VOLUME ONE -- "INVASION OF THE VORTICONS"
Never before has the shareware market seen a game of the quality of
Commander Keen. Ultra-high speed EGA scrolling graphics and
animation at 40 frames per second! (Cartoons are animated at just
24 frames/second.) It is the first truly "commercial quality"
shareware game! It's also the first Nintendo-style game EVER for
the IBM PC. Superb Sound!!!! Explore Mars and defend Earth as
Commander Keen, in this epic game in the style of mantinee serials
like Flash Gordon.
You will need 640 RAM, with at least 530 free RAM to play Commander
Keen. In other words, don't have too many RAM resident (TSR)
programs running while attempting to play Commander Keen. You will
also need an EGA or VGA system. CGA is not supported.
*****
Unzip or Copy KEEN.ZIP.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> COMMANDER KEEN - Version 1.00 <<<
VOLUME FOUR -- "GOODBYE GALAXY"
Yet another great graphic adventure game from the folks who brought
you Commander Keen and Duke Nukem. In this adventure, Commander
Keen rockets to an alien planet to rescue the keepers of the
Oracle. Goodbye Galaxy is the fourth in the Commander Keen series.
As usual, you can expect superb graphics, joystick and keyboard
support, and save and restore game. Fourteen creatures, three skill
levels, hundreds of screens to explore. Requires an EGA or VGA
monitor, 640k RAM, and a hard disk.
*****
Unzip or Copy GOODBYE.ZIP.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> DUKE NUKUM ARCADE GAME <<<
Version 2.0
The stage is set in 1997. Dr. Proton is trying to take over the
world. Duke Nukum is civilization's only chance, so the CIA hires
him to do battle with the evil Doctor. But to get to Dr. Proton,
Duke has to battle robots and negotiate obstacles. Multiple levels,
different rooms, wide-ranging cities. Run from a joystick or from
the keyboard. Save and restore games. Runs best on a 286 machine or
better. Excellent graphics; hint mode. Requires an EGA or VGA
monitor, 640K, and a hard disk.
*****
Unzip or Copy DUKE.ZIP.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> CRYSTAL CAVES ARCADE GAME <<<
Version 1.0
If you thought Commander Keen and Duke Nukem were challenging, you
will loves this new game from the same folks. Explore various
caves, collecting crystals while watching for snakes, rocks that
move, elevators, doors, traps, stalactites and stalagmites,
partially hidden, hungry monsters, shooting flames, poison
mushrooms and little green monsters. Total of 16 caves to explore.
Save and restore at each level, timed functions, joystick support.
Requires an EGA or VGA monitor, DOS 3.0 or above, and 640K. This
game is our HIT PICK!!
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Unzip or Copy CRYCAVES.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> ZIP KEY ONLINE ZIP CODE DIRECTORY <<<
ZIPKEY version 2.02 is an online directory of 5-digit ZIP codes
current to November, 1990. Registration will get you up to date
data files. It covers over 43,000 ZIP code entries keyed to more
than 31,000 cities and towns. Works on a PC compatible computer
with as little as 256K of ram and two floppy diskette drives,
although a hard disk drive is recommended. Now also includes
phone Area-Codes. A special feature of ZIPKEY is its ability to
be used as a stand-alone program, or a TSR. Can locate by State,
Zipcode, City or Area-Code.
*****
Unzip or Copy ZIPKEY.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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>>> PC BACKGAMMON - Version 5.10 <<<
PC-Gammon v5.10 is possibly the best backgammon game available for
the IBM-PC. Listen to what others have had to say about PC-Gammon:
"PC-Gammon is the best computerized backgammon
game I've seen. ... You can use it to hone your
skills so that you can defeat mere humans."
Scott Thomas - Shareware Update.
"PC-Gammon is the best shareware backgammon game to date.
(We called to register as soon as we finished reviewing it!).
It plays a very good game, but really shines when it
comes to the user interface."
Nelson Ford - PsL News
PC-Gammon will provide you with a skilled computer opponent who
will give you a run for your money. An ergonomic user interface
that is easy to use combined with crisp EGA, VGA or Hercules
graphics, with optional mouse support, make PC-Gammon a pleasure to
play.
Look at the features PC-Gammon has:
Score History for an unlimited number of players
Auto/Manual Dice Rolls
Doubling
Save/Load games
Game Logging
Game Editor
3 Play Styles (Conservative, Aggressive & "Out for Blood")
& More!
Plus... Our Exclusive "Modem Play" feature that allows you to play
in full graphics mode with a friend, by modem.
If you like backgammon, then you'll love PC-Gammon.
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Unzip or Copy PCGAM510.ZIP from the "HOTTEST HITS" Group or Area
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GETTING STARTED: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Each SoftwareVAULT Collection contains thousands of programs and
resources of every size and variety. To help you find your way
through this sea of software, we have included the SoftwareVAULT
Librarian program.
The SoftwareVAULT Librarian is a program that:
(1) Lets you sort through the thousands of programs and resources
the SoftwareVAULT collections.
(2) Helps you find programs that interest you.
(3) Helps you to transfer these files and programs to your hard
drive so that you can use them.
Please note that to use SoftwareVAULT files you MUST transfer them
to your hard drive!
The files on the CD are compressed and must be "UNZIPPED" to your
hard drive so they can be accessed. (Don't worry, the Librarian
does this automatically for you. We "ZIP" our files up so that we
can include more software on each SoftwareVAULT collection, giving
you more value for your dollar.)
TUTORIAL: HOW TO USE THE FILES ON THIS DISC
You can use any of the thousands of programs and resources on a
SoftwareVAULT Collection with just a few easy steps...
Step 1: Use one of the "GROUP" buttons to narrow your search to a
specific group of areas, press the button that you are
most interested in and you will be presented with a list
of "AREAS". These "AREAS" are a special collection of
files covering a specific subject. Select the "AREA" that
interestes you most and press the "ENTER" key. This will
give you a long list of files, each followed by a one
sentence description of what that file does. Once you find
one that looks interesting, you will have several options.
Step 2: a. Press "ENTER" to examine the contents of the "ZIP" file
of view the "GIF" file (picture).
b. Press the "F6" function key to view a long description
of the file. Not all files have a long description, so
don't be surprised if it's the same as the one-sentence
description.
c. Press the "F10" function key to copy the file or unzip
the file to your hard drive. Unless you're a veteran
SoftwareVAULT user, "examine the file contents" and
"copying the file to your hard disk" might be
confusing. THE OPTION YOU ALMOST ALWAYS NEED TO SELECT
IS "UNZIP TO HARD DRIVE". Selecting "Unzip to hard
drive" will decompress the file and will transfer it to
your computer.
Step 3: Select the drive and name a directory in which to put your
file. Once you've chosen to unzip the file to your hard
disk, a directory selection menu will appear on your
screen. Choose the directory you would like to hold the
file. IT'S USUALLY A GOOD IDEA TO CREATE A NEW DIRECTORY
FOR A ZIP FILE. Don't worry. The SoftwareVAULT Librarian
can do this automatically. Simply make up a new directory
name and type it in the directory box. The Librarian will
ask you if you want to "create the directory", and when it
does, answer "Yes".
Step 4: Use your file. Exit the Librarian and go to the directory
you created to hold your file. You will discover that your
one ZIP file has probably decompressed into a collection
of smaller files. To start the program, look for the file
with an ".EXE" on the end of it's name. This is the main
executable for the program. Running it should start the
program! Executable files may also have a ".COM" extension
or a ".BAT" extension.
HELP WITH MENU ITEMS
1) FILE
1. a) Change CD-ROM
Select "Change CD-ROM" to use other SoftwareVAULT
Collections. When you select "Change CD-ROM" be sure to
place disc you would like to use in your CD-ROM drive.
Note: In order to change to a specific CD-ROM disc, you
must have specified that you would like to install that
disc during the installation procedure. Also, make sure
that the correct data path and drive have been specified.
If you are running directly from the CD-ROM, this option
will be disabled.
1. b) Exit
Select "Exit" to exit the SoftwareVAULT Librarian.
1. c) Export Files Listing
Saves a partial or complete list of the files with their
one line descriptions to a variety of file formats. Select
the file format and the category listings you wish to have
saved.
1. d) Print Files Listing/Printer Setup
Prints a files listing and configures your printer for
printing. For the appropriate configuration, check your
system and your printer instructions.
1. e) DOS Shell
Allows you to exit the Librarian temporarily to use DOS.
Type "Exit" at the DOS prompt to return to the Librarian.
2) CONTENTS
"Contents" allows you to explore SoftwareVAULT in two different
ways with either "Group Browser" or "Category Browser". It also
contains "Hottest Hits Info" and "Statistics".
2. b) Group Browser
Brings up an array of buttons. Each button highlights a
certain topic of software. Click on a button to explore
the categories contained in that group. Clicking on a
specific category will bring up a complete list of all the
programs and resources contained in that category. See the
Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
2. c) Browse-Copy Files
If you don't want to use the group buttons, you can
explore the entire database. Clicking on a specific
category will bring up a complete list of all the programs
and resources contained in the complete database. See the
Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
2. d) Hottest Hits
Each SoftwareVAULT collection contains an assortment of
the very best shareware programs on the market today.
"Hottest Hits" Info contains complete reviews of these
outstanding programs.
2. e) Statistics
"Statistics" provides a statistical breakdown on the
makeup of this SoftwareVAULT Collection.
3) SEARCH
The SoftwareVAULT Librarian allows you to hunt for files that
interest you in two different ways:
3. a) Find Filename
Allows you to find files based on their title. Type a
title into the "Find a File" box and click on the "OK"
button. The Librarian will assemble a list of the files
with titles similar to the one you specified. See the
Tutorial section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
3. b) Find Text
Allows you to run a keyword search to find files on
certain subjects. Type a keyword into the "Find Text" box.
The Librarian will sort through the descriptions of all
the files on the disc and will assemble a list of files
with subjects related to your keyword. See the Tutorial
section of this help file to see how to use these
programs.
4) TEXT
The text files contain information on how the SoftwareVAULT
collections are assembled and how you can register shareware
programs requiring registration.
5) ALL CD's
Selecting "All CD's" allows you call up a master file list for
other SoftwareVAULT collections. You can either view a master
list for all the SoftwareVAULT collections or you can view
lists for specific collections. The viewer used to examine
these files can search the list for keywords as well as print
them out.
6) HELP
Selecting help opens this help file.
GIF PICTURE VIEWER
The Software Librarian allows you to view GIFS (digitized
pictures found in Category #16 of most collections) directly
off the SoftwareVAULT disc. Select "Examine file contents" from
the "File Operations" box to view a GIF picture.
Note: Loading a GIF picture for viewing takes a few moments.
See the "Tutorial" section of this help file for more details
on using the File Operations box.
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