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- PINNACLE SOFTWARE -- BOX 714, AIRPORT ROAD, VERMONT 05488 USA - (514) 345-9578
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- Canadian Office: Pinnacle Software, CP386, Ville Mount Royal, Quebec, H3P 3C6
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- NOW YOU CAN GET GREAT SHAREWARE FOR AS LITTLE AS $2 PER MEGABYTE
-
- As a special promotion, Pinnacle Software is offering a selection of our best-
- selling shareware. We've listed our most popular titles. You can get them
- all for just $8 (compressed on two 3.5" 1.44 meg diskettes - other formats are
- available).
-
- All of these are fully-functional programs (no "crippling")! Here are the
- programs we are currently offering:
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- CARRIER
-
- "Carrier" is a simple utility for detecting your modem's carrier (and setting
- the DOS ERRORLEVEL accordingly). Works on ANY COM port -- even ports that are
- non-standard. Does not require interrupts or "FOSSIL" drivers. Installs in
- seconds. Simple, efficient and inexpensive.
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- | FILE NAME ----- CARRIER.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.01A REGISTRATION -- $10 (verbal PO's accepted)|
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Modem |
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- DASI
-
- "DaSi" is the computerized version of the mystic Ouija oracle. If you think
- you have the knack to contact the spirits, you can now log your contacts!
- The user can select from a traditional board, or a special "fast-entry"
- board that's designed to minimise cursor movement. DaSi is for amusement only.
- We make no claim for its effectiveness.
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- | FILE NAME ----- DASI.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.02B REGISTRATION -- $15 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Mouse |
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- FORAGE
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- ForAge -- it's "the command they left out of DOS"! ForAge is a helpful little
- utility that feeds the filename of the newest (or oldest) file in a group of
- files to another command. Ideal for quick automatic backups, or for use in
- an application where data files are processed in time and date order. The
- ForAge package includes demo batch files, and "SAFE", a superbly simple (and
- fast) backup utility that you're sure to love!
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- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- | FILE NAME ----- FORAGE.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.00A REGISTRATION -- $17 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- FREE SPEECH
-
- Free Speech is a completely new kind of BBS that will challenge everything
- you ever believed about BBS communications. It uses artificial intelligence
- routines to guarantee free speech! There has never been a bulletin board
- system like Free Speech.
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- Installs in seconds. Supports up to three languages (English and French
- text provided), with full foreign-character translation. Can be run as a
- stand-alone BBS, a front-end, or as a door. Like all Pinnacle BBS products,
- Free Speech is a Zero Maintenance system.
-
- For a review, see the May 1991 issue of BBS Callers Digest.
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- | FILE NAME ----- FREE.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 3.10A REGISTRATION -- $25 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Smart modem (COM1 or COM2)|
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- GO
-
- If you are distributing your software or data on diskettes, you need GO! Your
- users will love it, because installation will be a snap! Just tell them, "Put
- the diskette in your drive and type GO!" Everything after that is clear and
- simple! Many authors and shareware vendors (some of whom are very well known)
- use GO! (Call us for the latest list)
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- | FILE NAME ----- GO.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 2.30A REGISTRATION -- $19 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Dearchiver (e.g. PKUNZIP)|
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- VALIDATE
-
- For programmers, shareware authors and database distributors! Verify that your
- files have not been modified by the user or by a virus, with VALIDATE. If you
- want to be sure your product contains all the required files and that they are
- in their original condition, check them with VALIDATE.
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- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- | FILE NAME ----- VALIDATE.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.00A REGISTRATION -- $17 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- G
-
- "G" (short for GOTO) is an alternative to DOS's CD command. It lets you define
- any number of abbreviations, then switch directories by providing an abbrevia-
- tion. "G" is very convenient for those people who prefer to run their computer
- from the DOS prompt.
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- | FILE NAME ----- GX.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.01A REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- HANDS OFF
-
- By using a combination of psychology and your existing computer hardware,
- HandsOff helps protect your home or office. No special hardware is needed!
-
- AWARD-WINNER: Public Brand Software, one of the largest shareware vendors
- vendors in the world, selected "Hands Off!" for Honourable Mention in the
- Utilities category for their 12th PBS Shareware Contest. (In all, 15 prizes
- were awarded, out of a total of 1200 entries).
-
- Featured in the Dec. 1992 issue of Computer Shopper Magazine. A ZiffNet Free-
- ware Selection of the Month.
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- | FILE NAME ----- HANDSOFF.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.20A REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Mouse optional |
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- HHQUIZ
-
- "HHQUIZ" is a quiz which tests your knowledge of the situations and characters
- created by Douglas Adams in the radio series and books known as "The Hitch-
- hiker's Guide to the Galaxy".
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- | FILE NAME ----- HHQUIZ.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.0 REGISTRATION -- $15 for new quiz |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- HLRB
-
- "HLRB" stands for "Handy Little Reference Books". This software enables you
- to print out wallet-sized booklets on any printer. You can use the ones
- provided, or make your own.
-
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- | FILE NAME ----- HLRB.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible, printer |
- | VERSION ------- 1.2 REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 2.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- LOVEFIRE
-
- "LoveFire" is a take-off on a romance novel. You name the hero and heroine,
- then decide what they'll do next! And if you don't like the way the story
- turns out, you can back up and try something else. The basic story will take
- you about 45 minutes to read, but you'll spend hours exploring the decisions
- you COULD have made.
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- | FILE NAME ----- LOVEFIRE.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.2 REGISTRATION -- Free (Writer's Kit $15) |
- | DOS ----------- 2.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- MAKENAME
-
- "MakeName" is a batch file utility for setting unique file names based on
- date and time. This enables you to create multiple versions of your data
- file in the same directory without overwriting existing versions. Very
- useful for creating generational datasets or export files. Enables you
- to develop unattended backup tasks. The MakeName package includes the
- MakeName program, the programmer's manual, sample batch files and more.
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- | FILE NAME ----- MAKENAME.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.01A REGISTRATION -- $6 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- MODEM
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- "Modem" performs modem operations within a batch file or program, so you can:
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- - Automate late-night file-transfers
- - Add the benefits of modem control to your program
- - Dial out with a simple terminal program
- - Test your serial ports or modem with the TRACE facility
- - Support BBS operations
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- | FILE NAME ----- MODEM.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 2.10A REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Modem |
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- MUNCH
-
- "Munch" is a freeware file encryption program. It can scramble a file so that
- nobody can use it, or even see what it is. Then, when you want to use the file
- again, simply decrypt the file with the same code word.
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- | FILE NAME ----- MUNCH.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 2.00A REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- NAMEBBS
-
- So you've started a BBS but you just can't think up a name. What can you do?
- NameBBS invents BBS names, based on a survey of common themes for BBS names.
- You can generate serious names or silly names.
-
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- | FILE NAME ----- NAMEBBS.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.0 REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 2.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- NEW HORIZONS IN CYBERPUNK
-
- In June of 92, a well-known world-wide network held a contest which challenged
- people to come up with NEW ideas in the realm of technological wizardry. Here
- are a dozen very original ideas that were entered in the contest. After you
- read THIS, you will never look at a watermelon the same way ever again!
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- | FILE NAME ----- NHC.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.00A REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- PARSE-O-MATIC
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- Parse-O-Matic is a programmable file-parser utility. Simple enough for a non-
- programmer to master. Hundreds of applications. Here are some of the things
- it can do: Importing, Exporting, Automated Editing, Text Extraction, Data
- Conversion, Table Lookup, Retabulation, Info Weeding, Selective Copying,
- Binary-File to Text File, Report Reformatting, Wide-Text Folding, Batch File
- Creation, Tab Replacement, Character Filtering, Column Switching and more!
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- | FILE NAME ----- PAR.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 3.00 REGISTRATION -- $45 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Text editor |
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- PHONEMEM
-
- "PhoneMem" teaches you a system for memorizing phone and other numbers. The
- technique is based on an old Spanish technique, but modified to work best in
- English.
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- | FILE NAME ----- PHONEMEM.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 2.0 REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 2.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- PINNART
-
- "PinnArt" is a collection of art-work composed entirely in PC Extended ASCII.
- It can be viewed on any display. Ideal for dressing up your application
- program or BBS system. Includes pictures, large fonts, and a liberal dose
- of humour!
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- | FILE NAME ----- PINNARTX.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 2.0 REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- 1.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- SAPPHIRE -- THE ZERO-MAINTENANCE BBS
-
- Sapphire is a bulletin board system that is optimized for business and insti-
- tutional applications. It installs in minutes and does not need daily
- maintenance. It is particularly popular with companies in the typesetting and
- translation business. It is also popular with people who have not run a BBS
- before, but need one that they can get up and running quickly. Sapphire is
- reliable, simple and safe.
-
- "Sapphire is a communications gem" -- Online Access Magazine, August 1993
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- | FILE NAMES ---- SAPPHA & SAPPHB.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 4.09 REGISTRATION -- $45 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- Modem |
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- SEE
-
- File display, print & extract utility. Display text, binary, docu and hyperdoc
- files of any size. Highly configurable. Supports up to 3 printers from LPT1
- to LPT9, each with its own setup. Pull-down menus. Mouse-compatible. Scans
- binaries for text. Filters printer Esc codes. Configurable menus & functions,
- so YOU decide what the user may use. Loadable configuration, menus and help
- files.
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- | FILE NAME ----- SEE.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 3.21A REGISTRATION -- $17 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- SMARTPHONE
-
- "SmartPhone" is a reference source that can save you time and money when you
- make or receive long-distance phone calls. It can tell you where an area
- code is located, or tell you what area code is used in a given city, state
- or province. It cross-references geographical data such as state, provincial
- and national capitals, population information, and more. Time zone and zip
- code information is also included.
-
- SmartPhone can be run as a TSR, using only 7K resident. Create your own
- pop-up databases with "The Five Minute Database" -- a handy database system
- you can learn in just five minutes. SmartPhone lets you add your own comments
- to area codes. Searches can be done by area code, city, country, or two-
- letter mailing abbreviation. You can even do "sounds like" searches.
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- | FILE NAME ----- SP.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.33A REGISTRATION -- $17 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- ULTRA-QUIZ
-
- "Ultra-Quiz" tests your knowledge of trivia and your ability to figure things
- out from hints. NOT for beginners! Ultra-Quiz is for trivia experts only!
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- | FILE NAME ----- ULTRA.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.20B REGISTRATION -- New quizzes $1 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- WWIS
-
- "Who's Who in Shareware" is an index of the people and companies involved in
- the shareware industry. It includes authors, vendors, sysops, columnists,
- and so on. Anybody involved in the shareware industry is eligible for a free
- listing in the directory. For recent reviews of WWIS, see CompuServe Magazine,
- Sept. 1993 & Dec. 1994.
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- | FILE NAME ----- WWIS.ZIP HARDWARE ------ Any computer |
- | VERSION ------- NOV. 94 REGISTRATION -- Free |
- | DOS ----------- Any version SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- CCDF
-
- "CCDF" converts comma-delimited data to columnar data. Some programs can not
- read comma-delimited data but can understand the data if it is arranged in
- columns. Don't re-key your data, and don't pull out your hair! Use CCDF! Also
- convenient for generating instant tabular reports.
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- | FILE NAME ----- CCDF.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 2.01A REGISTRATION -- $17 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- DOSVAR
-
- "DosVar" provides string-manipulation functions for batch files:
-
- - Left and right substrings
- - Justification
- - Lead zero stripping
-
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- | FILE NAME ----- DOSVAR.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 2.00A REGISTRATION -- $17 |
- | DOS ----------- 3.0 or higher SPECIAL REQ --- None |
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- ORDER OUT OF CHAOS
-
- "Order Out Of Chaos" is a colorful, hypnotic Windows game. You'll be glued to
- your computer, clicking away for hours, imposing order on chaos! The images of
- meaning and beauty have been torn apart, but with sharp eyes and quick wits,
- you are able to restore them! A sound card and nimble fingers are recommended.
- Intense, non-violent fun for the whole family, with a philosophical twist.
-
- Nominated for Best Puzzle Game award by Computer Gaming World magazine. GEnie
- Windows Pick of the Month; ZiffNet Product of the Week; Prodigy Selection.
-
- This program is not normally included in the collection but can be ordered for
- an extra $2.
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- | FILE NAME ----- OOOC.ZIP HARDWARE ------ PC or compatible |
- | VERSION ------- 1.10A REGISTRATION -- $5/puzzle; $22/all nine |
- | DOS ----------- Windows 3.1 SPECIAL REQ --- VGA & color monitor |
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- WGSHOW
-
- "WGSHOW" is a "slide-show" demonstrating the WinGenius Game Series. Developed
- in association with Apogee Software, WinGenius is a set of five brain-teasing
- games in 256 beautiful colors. Spend hours looking for the best strategies.
- Multiple difficulty levels, extra artwork and inspiring end-game displays are
- available. Brilliant. Colorful. Good clean fun for the whole family!
-
- This program is not normally included in the collection but can be ordered for
- an extra $2.
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- | FILE NAME ----- WGSHOW.ZIP HARDWARE ------ 386 or better |
- | VERSION ------- 1.00 REGISTRATION -- $20 + S&H |
- | DOS ----------- Windows 3.1 SPECIAL REQ --- 256-color VGA display |
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- | |
- | Get all these programs plus BONUS shareware for as little as $2 per |
- | megabyte! (1.44 meg diskette format) Programs shipped may vary as |
- | we create new products. Call us if you require a specific program. |
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- | |
- | IF YOU ORDERED ALL THESE PROGRAMS INDIVIDUALLY FROM A SHAREWARE DISK |
- | |
- | VENDOR, IT COULD COST YOU AS MUCH AS $84! Get them from us for $8! |
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- | See the file AMAZE.TXT for ordering details! |
- | |
- | Questions? Call Tim, at (514) 345-9578. |
- | |
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