Softdisk for Windows 38/Softdisk for Windows 38.iso/browser/BROWSER.DAT

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$DOC ;must be first chunk!
SBIB ;creator type
1    ;Browser file spec major ver
0    ;Browser file spec minor ver
5    ;UDF major ver
1    ;UDF minor ver
1.33r2 ;internal revision of this data file
$EOC

$ABOUT ;About chunk (required)
Softdisk Back Issue Browser;title
John Zucco and Ross Roberts;author of this data file
1.34       ;version of this data file
Copyright 1996-97 Softdisk Publishing\nAll Rights Reserved
$EOC

$MARKET ;Marketing chunk
BRSR96  ;market code
$EOC

$STARTUP
SDPC #134
$EOC

$ISSUE ;Issue chunk
SDPC   ;issue type; SDPC & SDWIN have predefined issue gfxs
83     ;issue #, use "." for no number
.      ;svga PCX graphic file for issue name, use "." if no gfx
.      ;vga PCX graphic file for issue name, use "." if no gfx
7      ;#of programs
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,      ;use "." for blank line
and DOS 3.3 or higher.           ;use "." for blank line
3
$PROGRAM
Typing Attack III
dosgfx\typingat.16
13,14,11,0,10
dosgfx\typingat.16
13,14,11,0,10
Anyone can learn to type or improve his or her typing skill.
All you need is a fun way to do it and Typing Attack III is
just the ticket.
.
An enemy alphabet is attacking your city and you must shoot
down each falling letter by typing the correct key. Your
goal: to prevent the alphabet from taking over the city. It
won't be easy! You only get 10 misses before you become
alphabet soup. Oh yeah, the longer you play, the faster the
letters will fall.
.
Typing Attack III gives you the option of random falling
letters or four and five-letter words. Plus, Typing Attack
III includes a speed test so you can keep tabs on your typing
performance. Never had any formal typing instruction? Don't
worry. You'll find some basic instructions in the program's
help file.
$EOP ;end of Program 1 chunk
$PROGRAM
Pokerface
dosgfx\pokerfac.16
12,14,11,0,7
dosgfx\pokerfac.16
12,14,11,0,7
You'll think you're in Vegas when you experience the
realistic video poker action of Pokerface!
.
Play all the usual video poker variations--Jacks or Better,
Joker Poker, Joker Mania, and Deuces Wild--and never worry
about losing a cent. Your spouse might even encourage your
"addiction" to this entertaining simulation game.
.
Pokerface features great VGA graphics, interesting sound
effects, useful strategy hints, and a mouse-easy interface.
If only your PC had a "cash out" button....
$EOP ;end of Program 2 chunk
$PROGRAM
Win2Do
comgfx\win2do.16
5,15,3,0,14
comgfx\win2do.16
5,15,3,0,14
Stay on schedule, never forget a task, and keep track of your
progress with Win2Do, the handy "to do" list program for
Windows.
.
Win2Do simulates a paper "to do" list so it's easy to use.
Add, edit, delete, and check off completed items at the click
of a mouse button. Sort your "to do" list on any field--date,
task, person, and more, and print your list for a handy paper
reference. Save as many lists as you need, organizing tasks
by person or project. Plus, you can view your entire list
while adding or editing a task, thanks to a split screen
feature.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
The latest version of Win2Do (2.0) is on issue #89.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
American Highlights
dosgfx\amerhigh.16
9,14,7,0,11
dosgfx\amerhigh.16
9,14,7,0,11
Do you share your birthday with a president? Did any famous
historical events take place on your anniversary? Find out
what famous historical events took place on any day of the
year with American Highlights.
.
Each time you run it, American Highlights automatically
displays the current day's events. So if you put American
Highlights in your boot up path (by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file), you can read the day's highlights each morning when
you boot your computer.
.
This fact-filled database is so easy to use and so much fun
to read that even your kids will enjoy it. Look up any date
at the press of a button.
.
A similar program that might interest you is Sport Highlights
on issue #87.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Jonathan TrueType Font
comgfx\jonathan.16
8,15,7,0,12
comgfx\jonathan.16
8,15,7,0,12
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough fonts! And Jonathan will make a great addition to your
Windows TrueType font collection.
.
Jonathan is a very hip, very modern font which features a
diagonal line through each rounded letter. If you're looking
for a '90s font, Jonathan might be just the right font for
your next headline.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\83art.16
8,15,7,0,9
dosgfx\83art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art boasts 27 Autumn theme images. B&W images
include: baseball, Canadian geese, cheerleader, Columbus Day,
football, geese, harvest, Labor Day, moon, pilgrims,
scarecrow, two skulls, wagon, witch witches, and Yom Kippur.
Color images include: cats, cheerleader, harvest, harvest
moon, two skulls, football player, football border, leaf
raker, scarecrow, witch, and wagon.
.
PCX format clip art can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs,
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
Give your puzzle solving skills a real workout with Crypto
Sleuth, the ultimate word game challenge!
.
The concept is simple: you must decode "encrypted" quotations
by substituting the correct letters of the alphabet for
incorrect letters. For example, "Xa cf ay nax xa cf" decodes
as "To be or not to be."
.
But if you've ever tried to solve puzzles like these on
paper, you know it isn't simple at all. You either have to be
an expert or do a whole lot of erasing. Crypto Sleuth does
most of the work (including the "erasing") for you. Just
substitute one letter for another and Crypto Sleuth will
automatically substitute all other instances of it for you!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Crypto
Sleuth includes 15 encrypted quotations to sleuth!
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
84
.
.
6
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Message Magnets
dosgfx\magnet.16
6,14,2,0,10
dosgfx\magnet.16
6,14,2,0,10
Forget the refrigerator! With Message Magnets, your PC can
serve as your busy family's communication center.
.
These days, most family members know how to turn on the
family computer and run a program. That's where Message
Magnets comes in. Each family member chooses one of the
program's colorful "magnets" to serve as his or her message
center, and chooses a secret password. Which means that you
can't read your kid's messages and vice versa. Yet you can
leave your spouse a private message...and a younger son can
ask an older brother for confidential advice.
.
This program is about as easy as it gets to use, and every
family member will love the sense of community and the
feeling of privacy Message Magnets gives them. Your only
problem will be freeing up the computer for other important
tasks...like work.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Halloween Hijinx
dosgfx\hijinx.16
8,15,6,0,10
dosgfx\hijinx.16
8,15,6,0,10
You are a young trick-or-treater named Marie and you've
somehow gotten lost in a puzzling and dangerous world of
bats, ghosts, zombies and more! What a Halloween Hijinx!
.
Though you've lost your way, you're determined to have fun,
so you gather your wits and head for home, collecting goodies
in dozens of monster-filled mazes along the way.
.
Halloween Hijinx is guaranteed fun, yet some mazes are pretty
tough to solve. So watch out for the bad guys while you're
thinking your way out of each jam!
.
Two similar programs that you might like are Pony Express
Pete on issue #90 and Eskimo Jo on issue #96.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Flying Lines Screen Saver
comgfx\flyingln.16
10,14,6,0,7
comgfx\flyingln.16
10,14,6,0,7
Protect your screen with a soothing Windows screen saver of
colorful rotating, bouncing lines.
.
Install Flying Lines Screen Saver by copying it into your
Windows directory. It's that easy. From the Desktop in the
Control Panel, you can select Flying Lines as your screen
saver. Your options include: the number of lines on the
screen, the color, the speed, and password protection.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\84bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\84bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
Enjoy the Windows decorating choices that five new tiled
wallpapers and one full screen wallpaper will provide.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of 16-color
BMP wallpaper tiles includes space ship, pool balls, robots,
puzzle pieces, and green dinosaurs. You also get Crater Lake,
a full-screen 16-color wallpaper.
.
BMP graphics also may be imported into a variety of word
processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Astronomy Quizzer
dosgfx\astroqz.16
7,14,3,0,8
dosgfx\astroqz.16
7,14,3,0,8
Do the names Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton mean anything
to you? Would you like to learn more about them and their
role in the science of astronomy?
.
Astronomy Quizzer will test your existing astronomy knowledge
and teach you new facts at the same time via a 50-question,
multiple choice quiz. A friendly, mouse-easy interface and
sound effects for correct or incorrect answers make Astronomy
Quizzer great fun for students and adults alike.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdose.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\scwdose.16
7,15,8,0,4
Working a crossword puzzle on computer is fun and easy thanks
to Super Crossword's graphic interface! You can use your
mouse to select any blank square and the two clues for that
square will instantly appear on screen. Type your answers,
then press a button to see if they're correct! Or, if you
prefer, you may print the puzzle and solve it on paper.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes two puzzles--"Nice and Easy" and
"Musicals."
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
85
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Loan Accelerator Plus
dosgfx\loanplus.16
8,14,3,0,9
dosgfx\loanplus.16
8,14,3,0,9
Save thousands of dollars in interest and even pay your loans
off early by spending a little extra money! And Loan
Accelerator Plus will show you how by amortizing your loans
and letting you play "what if" with your payment schedules.
.
Loan Accelerator Plus is easy to use. Simply enter the basic
information for any loan--the loan amount, the payment
amount, the total number of payments, and the interest
rate--to instantly see an amortization schedule. If you don't
know one of these numbers, Loan Accelerator Plus will
calculate it for you from the other data.
.
Save or print your file and you're ready to play "what if."
You can increase the amount of each loan payment, make an
extra loan payment each year, make two payments per month or
pay extra money by whatever schedule matches your budget.
You'll instantly see the exact effect that this will have on
your loan. Then compare the two files to see how much you'll
save and how much sooner you'll pay off your debt.
.
Thinking about taking out a new loan? You can also use Loan
Accelerator Plus to calculate your monthly loan payment if
you enter the amount you plan to borrow, the number of
payments, and the current interest rate.
.
A DOS text mode program, Loan Accelerator Plus is an update
to Loan Accelerator (Issue #68). Updated again on Issue #97,
Loan Accelerator 3.0 has a graphical, VGA interface.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Hardly Working
dosgfx\hardwork.16
11,14,5,0,4
dosgfx\hardwork.16
11,14,5,0,4
Now you can goof off at work or take a much needed mental
break and your boss won't even know it! Hardly Working, a
terrific joke program for DOS, provides you with eight fake
tasks that look real enough to fool anyone walking by your
desk.
.
Choose from these fake screen animations: a defragmentor, a
compiler, a data compressor, a database, a communications
program, a spreadsheet, a video detector, and a virus
checker. Plus, you get to decide whether the exit key is
Escape or a hot key combination that only you know!
.
Hardly Working is a great way to...well, hardly work.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
dosgfx\wrdupcga.16
9,14,8,0,10
dosgfx\wrdupcga.16
9,14,8,0,10
Word Up! is a challenging word game that builds your
vocabulary while you have fun! A popular game, Word Up! is
published regularly on Softdisk. And as usual, this
installment of Word Up! includes three never-before-published,
20-word quizzes. That's 60 new words to learn!
.
During a quiz, Word Up! presents you with each word and three
possible definitions. Choose the correct definition and
you'll get a chance to guess a letter in a mystery word.
Choose the wrong definition and you go to the next word. The
more correct answers and the faster you solve the mystery
word, the higher your score will be. Word Up! is a
contagiously fun way to build your vocabulary.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\85art.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\85art.16
7,15,8,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has an Autumn theme. You'll get 23 b&w or
color images, including a basket, duck decoy, Indian chief,
tractor, wagon, turkey, bats, witches brew, trick or
treaters, moose, deer, and oak leaves.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Circuitry
comgfx\circuit.16
7,15,8,0,4
comgfx\circuit.16
7,15,8,0,4
Circuitry is an addictive Tetris(tm)-style strategy game that
requires you to think fast and act quicker!
.
Your goal: to keep the screen clear of falling blocks (if you
can) by connecting matching blocks into horizontal circuits.
Circuits are formed when matching blocks "touch" one another
on a side or corner. Once you've made a circuit that
stretches all the way across the play area, it will
disappear.
.
If you think Circuitry sounds easy, wait until you play it.
The longer you play, the more types of blocks you'll see and
the faster they'll fall!
.
Bonus! You get both DOS and Windows versions of Circuitry!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Joanelle TrueType Font
comgfx\joanelle.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\joanelle.16
8,15,7,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough fonts! And Joanelle will make a great addition to your
Windows TrueType font collection.
.
If you've ever wanted a font that looks like neat,
easy-to-read, cursive handwriting, Joanelle is the answer.
You probably wouldn't want to use it for the body copy in a
long document, but Joanelle may provide just the right look
and feel for your next headline, subhead or caption.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
ODM Librarian
dosgfx\odmlib.16
11,14,10,0,12
dosgfx\odmlib.16
11,14,10,0,12
This program lets you keep a catalog of your software
collection. You can search for programs by category, title,
author, or keyword. Included is a full database of everything
on issues #1-84 of Softdisk PC, On Disk Monthly, and
Big Blue Disk. If you'd like to know what was on the pre-VGA
issues (#1-82), not covered by this Back Issue Browser, you
can find out with ODM Librarian.  (Issues prior to #83 work
on CGA and EGA video display adapters, and are not generally
as graphical as current SDPC issues.)
.
NOTE: This program was re-published on SDPC #100 with a more
up-to-date back issue database.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
86
.
.
8
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Western Vistas
dosgfx\vista86.256
96,255,176,0,21
dosgfx\vista86.16
11,14,4,0,5
You may prefer DOS, but you don't have to stare at "C:\"
while your PC is idle. Western Vistas lets you enjoy a
soothing slide show of western lakes, mountains, and canyons
while you protect your screen from "burn in."
.
If you don't have a window in your office, Western Vistas
could be just what the doctor ordered to keep you sane.
Simply run Western Vistas like you would any other DOS
program, then sit back and soak up the views.
.
Never boring! Western Vistas displays each digitized
photograph in a different way by randomly using one of the
program's built-in effects (such as fade in and pixelize).
All photographs were taken by Softdisk staff member James
Weiler.
.
Western Vistas also appears on issue #90 and issue #96 with
different sets of digitized photographs.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
DOS Manager 3.0
dosgfx\dman30.16
11,14,3,0,9
dosgfx\dman30.16
11,14,3,0,9
DOS Manager 3.0 is the perfect DOS file management utility
for novice computer users and experts alike.
.
If you're a novice user, you'll love the way DOS Manager 3.0
puts all of the major DOS file management commands such as
copy, delete, rename, and move at your fingertips. You'll
also love the program's intuitive, pull-down-menu interface
that's as easy to access with your keyboard as it is with
your mouse.
.
And if you're a DOS expert, you'll love the computing power
and speed that this terrific utility provides.
.
What can you do with DOS Manager 3.0? You can:  copy, delete,
duplicate, rename, and move files and directories; view,
edit, and print all types of files (even hexadecimal and
graphic files); search for text strings; locate files; format
floppy disks; view your complete file structure, and more!
And since you can launch other DOS programs from DOS Manager
3.0, you can even use it as your DOS "shell" or "menu"
program.
.
Updated on Issue #94, DOS Manager 3.1 includes support for
compressed text files. And DOS Manager 4.0 (Issue #99)
features user-definable hot keys, viewing text in 50-line
mode and viewing spreadsheet files.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Reflexion
dosgfx\reflex.16
11,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\reflex.16
11,14,3,0,10
Attention puzzle fans! Reflexion is an addictive DOS puzzle
game that requires you to use your knowledge of light
properties and a good memory to find 12 objects hidden in
each grid-like puzzle.
.
You must locate a reflector, an absorber, 2 filters, and 8
mirrors by firing beams of light through the puzzle grid.
Watch what happens closely when you fire! The fewer the
number of beams you fire to solve a puzzle, the higher your
score will be.
.
You can also score more points by adjusting the puzzle level
(i.e., the amount of help you receive). The easiest level
includes visual and audio hints. The hardest...no assistance
at all.
.
Plus, Reflexion provides you with virtually unlimited fun!
Load and solve pre-designed puzzles that come with Reflexion,
random puzzles set up by your computer, or puzzles that
you or a family member design and save.
.
This installment of Reflexion features four pre-designed
puzzles--Cross, Ex, Oh, and Unlikely. Reflexion also appears
on issue #91 with a different set of puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Quizzer: Civil War
dosgfx\civilwar.16
12,14,4,0,10
dosgfx\civilwar.16
12,14,4,0,10
What event is generally known as the "turning point" of the
Civil War? (We could tell you but that would be cheating.)
.
Whether you're a Civil War buff, amateur historian, teacher
or student, the 25-question quiz in this installment of
Quizzer is the perfect way to test your knowledge of the
Civil War.
.
In fact, Quizzer's mouse-easy interface and encouraging sound
effects make this quiz fun to take--even if you don't know
anything about places called Shiloh, Bull Run, and
Gettysburg, or men named Grant and Lee.
.
How many points can you score? Each question is worth a
specific number of points and the clock is ticking...audibly.
The faster you choose the correct answer (out of five
possible answers), the higher your score will be.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Finder
dosgfx\wf20.16
12,14,2,0,11
dosgfx\wf20.16
12,14,2,0,11
If you enjoy solving "circle the word" puzzles on paper,
you'll love solving them on computer thanks to Word Finder's
mouse-easy interface!
.
This installment of Word Finder features four new word lists:
Civil War History, Scientists/Explorers, Sports Heroes, and
Animal Kingdom.
.
Word Finder's key features include:
* 3 levels of play for a game that suits your skill level.
* A timer that adds a sense of urgency to every game.
* Sound effects that you can turn on or off.
* A print button for folks who prefer pencil and paper.
* And unique computer-generated puzzles every time you play.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fortune Cookies
dosgfx\fortune.16
11,14,1,0,5
dosgfx\fortune.16
11,14,1,0,5
Enjoy wise sayings, good advice, dire warnings and more by
running Fortune Cookies any time you feel like reading a new
fortune.
.
Or, if you prefer, you can place Fortune Cookies in your path
(by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT) and Fortune Cookies will
launch every time you boot your PC. A great "pick me up" when
you're feeling a little blue!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Mandarin TrueType Font
comgfx\mandarin.16
11,15,10,0,3
comgfx\mandarin.16
11,15,10,0,3
Add an oriental flavor to your next Windows word processing
or page layout document with Softdisk's Mandarin font.
.
An easy-to-read, brushstroke-style TrueType font, Mandarin is
the perfect font for recipes, menus, party invitations, and
much more.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
WAV Files
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV files) that Windows will use for system
events such as startup.
.
This installment of 10 WAV files includes: horn, ping,
whoosh, corkpop, cookoo, beepbeep, spooky, reverb, divehorn,
and finefade.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (Windows #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP

$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
87
.
.
8
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature, this installment of Trivia Now boasts
seven tough categories: geography, nature, new age, pop
culture, sports, science, and state capitals.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Polygons
dosgfx\polygons.16
11,15,7,0,6
dosgfx\polygons.16
11,15,7,0,6
Put your brain in gear and dust off your reflexes for an
exciting strategy game called Polygons.
.
The clock is ticking and pieces of polygons keep appearing on
your screen. Your job is to place the pieces so that they
form complete polygons. When you form a complete polygon, it
disappears from your screen, leaving room for additional
polygons.
.
A challenging game for kids and adults alike, Polygons isn't
as easy as it sounds! You have to think fast and act faster.
Place the pieces too slowly or let the play area fill up with
incomplete polygons and you'll lose for sure.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sports Highlights
dosgfx\sporthgh.16
13,14,5,0,8
dosgfx\sporthgh.16
13,14,5,0,8
Does a famous sports star share your birthday? Did any famous
sporting events take place on your anniversary?
.
Find out what famous sports-related events took place on any
day of the year with Sports Highlights. This fact-filled
database is so easy to use and so much fun to read that even
your kids will enjoy it!
.
Look up any date at the click of a button. Each time you run
it, Sports Highlights automatically will display the current
day's events. So if you put Sports Highlights in your boot up
path (by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT file), you can read the
day's highlights each morning when you boot your computer.
.
Plus, you can personalize Sports Highlights by adding new
facts to the database, editing existing facts, deleting facts
that don't interest you, turning the sound on or off, and
more.
.
A similar program called American Highlights is on issue #83.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Diffraction
dosgfx\diffract.16
13,14,6,0,9
dosgfx\diffract.16
13,14,6,0,9
Diffraction is an addictive Mastermind(tm)-style game that
will challenge your memory and test your facility for
deductive reasoning!
.
At the beginning of each game, the computer surreptitiously
selects five colors out of eight possible colors. Your job is
to determine the five colors AND the exact color order by
swapping colors in five positions until you get it right.
.
Luckily, the computer will provide you with two hints along
the way. It will tell you when you have a correct color in
the correct position and when you have a correct color in the
wrong position. Unfortunately, the computer won't tell you
WHICH color the hint is about. You have to figure that out by
yourself...in the fewest number of moves possible.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Story Teller
dosgfx\storytel.16
13,14,3,15,8
dosgfx\storytel.16
13,14,3,15,8
Generate hilarious stories that your family and friends will
enjoy by supplying names, places, and other words when
prompted by the computer!
.
A fun program to run at parties, school, and family reunions,
Story Teller comes with 10 "fill in the blank" stories,
including Animals, College, Ghost Town, Squirrel, and
Vacation. Any Story Teller story may be saved to disk or
printed to share with others at a later date. And thanks to
Story Teller's interface, anyone who can use a mouse and type
can generate amusing stories.
.
Story Teller also appears on issue #92 with different
stories.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdose.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\scwdose.16
7,15,8,0,4
Working a crossword puzzle on computer is fun and easy thanks
to Super Crossword's graphic interface! You can use your
mouse to select any blank square and the two clues for that
square will instantly appear on screen. Type your answers,
then press a button to see if they're correct! Or, if you
prefer, you may print the puzzle and solve it on paper.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes one puzzle--"Par for the Course."
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\87bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\87bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
Add five new BMP files to your wallpaper collection for even
more Windows "decorating" choices!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of BMP
wallpaper tiles includes a colorful butterfly, a longhorn
skull , a snowman, a southwestern-style print, and a bright
yellow sunflower!
.
BMP graphics also may be imported into a variety of word
processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Take A Message
comgfx\takemess.16
4,15,1,0,5
comgfx\takemess.16
4,15,1,0,5
Now you can take telephone messages the efficient way--with
your computer!
.
Take a Message for Windows lets you type messages directly
onto forms that look just like those pink message pads you've
always used! And since each message is typed, you don't have
to worry about illegible or messy handwriting!
.
Take a Message lets you save each message with it's own file
name. You can edit the messages later, if necessary, and
print them at your leisure for dissemination to family
members or coworkers. And since the messages are saved on
your hard drive, you have a record of every call. No messy
carbon required! Of course, if you need a paper record of
every call, you can print two copies of each message--one for
the recipient and one for a message log.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
88
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
Give your puzzle solving skills a real workout with Crypto
Sleuth, the ultimate word game challenge!
.
The concept is simple: you must decode "encrypted" quotations
by substituting the correct letters of the alphabet for
incorrect letters. For example, "Xa cf ay nax xa cf" decodes
as "To be or not to be."
.
But if you've ever tried to solve puzzles like these on
paper, you know it isn't simple at all. You either have to be
an expert or do a whole lot of erasing. Crypto Sleuth does
most of the work (including the "erasing") for you. Just
substitute one letter for another and Crypto Sleuth will
automatically substitute all other instances of it for you!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Crypto
Sleuth includes 15 encrypted quotations to sleuth!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Memo Writer 2.0
dosgfx\memowrit.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\memowrit.16
7,15,8,0,1
Memo Writer 2.0 takes the headache out of designing all kinds
of memos by providing you with pre-formatted templates for a
fax cover page, letter, memo, meeting notes, recipe, resume,
and more.
.
All you have to do is type the appropriate information into
each "field" and print. You can even save the finished memo
to disk as a text file. Memo Writer 2.0 has a simple DOS
text-mode interface that you'll be able to master in minutes.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
TrueType Fonts
comgfx\88font.16
2,15,3,0,1
comgfx\88font.16
2,15,3,0,1
Put six (count 'em, SIX!) terrific TrueType fonts to work in
your next Windows document.
.
This collection includes: Alison, an italic calligraphy-style
font that's perfect for invitations; Marking Pen, a chiseled,
marker-like font for attention-grabbing headlines; New Deal,
a tall san serif font with a conservative air; New Deal Bold,
a bolder version of New Deal; Downtown, a fanciful font that
uses parts of buildings to form letters; and Niverse, a
classic, condensed san serif font.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Bubba's Cavernous Conundrum
dosgfx\bubba1.256
247,255,248,0,170
dosgfx\bubba1.16
15,14,13,0,10
Part adventure game, part puzzle game, and part parody,
Bubba's Cavernous Conundrum will grab you and won't let go
until you've solved it! Along the way, you'll enjoy terrific
side-scroll action and handsome VGA graphics!
.
As in all of Bubba's Adventures, your job is to guide Bubba
Boudreaux out of his current predicament. In this episode,
Bubba's first, he's trapped in a danger-filled cave, and only
you can help him take the right route, push the right
switches, avoid diabolical traps, and locate the secret
exit. Make a mistake and you have to start over, so get it
right the first time or else!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Forty Thieves
dosgfx\fortythv.16
7,15,8,0,12
dosgfx\fortythv.16
7,15,8,0,12
Play a two-deck solitaire game that's as tough as they come!
Forty Thieves will provide you with a serious mental workout,
hours of fun, and a great way to wind down after a hard day's
work.
.
As the game begins, 40 cards are face up at the top of the
screen (tableau) and the remainder are in a face up deck. You
must play cards from the deck to the tableau and from the
tableau to suit piles--one card at a time. Seems simple
enough...until you hear the other rules. You may only play
cards to the tableau by suit in King to Ace (descending)
order. You may only play cards to the suit piles in Ace to
King order. And you can only go through the deck ONCE. That's
right...once. Try it if you dare.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\88art.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\88art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Casino theme. You'll get 24 b&w images,
including dice, cards, showgirl, chips, and a slot machine.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Medieval Conquest
comgfx\medcon.256
247,255,248,0,249
comgfx\medcon.16
7,15,8,0,9
If you like chess and other strategy games, you'll love
Medieval Conquest! Cast spells, engage in fights, defend your
squares, and more in this exciting Windows game that's a
blend of chess and fantasy.
.
The leader of the opposing force is your computer, and thanks
to clever programming, your computer will be hard to beat!
.
Handsome VGA graphics, including detailed portraits of every
fighter in both forces, and a mouse-easy interface make
Medieval Conquest a joy to play.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
89
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Pixel Puzzler
dosgfx\d089pper.256
243,255,244,0,245
dosgfx\d089pper.16
12,15,5,0,8
Attention jigsaw puzzle fans of all ages! Pixel Puzzler is a
terrific puzzle game that scrambles PCX and GIF format
graphics into challenging visual puzzles!
.
Pixel Puzzler comes with five full-screen graphics for your
puzzle-solving pleasure, but you also can open and scramble
your own 16-color PCX or GIF format graphics.
.
For an easier or harder game, change the grid size (number of
puzzle pieces). Your grid size choices include 5x5 (25
pieces), 7x7 (49 pieces), 9x9 (81 pieces), and 11x11 (122
pieces). Other options include a difficulty switch which will
outline pieces that occupy incorrect positions, and a sound
switch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Where Am I 2.0
dosgfx\whereami.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\whereami.16
7,15,8,0,1
Let your family, friends and co-workers know where you are
when you aren't at your desk by leaving an animated message
on your PC screen!
.
Where Am I is a great idea that's easy to use. Simply pick a
message from a grid of 16 graphic "tiles" and set a password
if you wish. The tile will bounce around your screen while
you're away from your desk just like a screen saver. And if
you set a password, no one can disturb your computer while
you're away.
.
There are 13 static messages to choose from, including Out to
Lunch, In a Meeting, Taking a Break, On Vacation, Gone
Fishing, Running an Errand, Gone for the Day, Out Sick,
Taking a Siesta, At the Gym, On a Business Trip, Playing
Golf, or Having a Crisis.
.
Three tiles have editable text: Back at __ (enter a time);
Place Your Message Here (enter a message such as "at the
bank"), and Leave Your Message Here (invites others to leave
you a message while you're away from your desk). What could
be handier?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
dosgfx\wrdupcga.16
9,14,8,0,10
dosgfx\wrdupcga.16
9,14,8,0,10
Word Up! is a challenging word game that builds your
vocabulary while you have fun! A popular game, Word Up! is
published regularly on Softdisk. And as usual, this
installment of Word Up! includes three never-before-published,
20-word quizzes. That's 60 new words to learn!
.
During a quiz, Word Up! presents you with each word and three
possible definitions. Choose the correct definition and
you'll get a chance to guess a letter in a mystery word.
Choose the wrong definition and you go to the next word. The
more correct answers and the faster you solve the mystery
word, the higher your score will be. Word Up! is a
contagiously fun way to learn new words.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
ODM Librarian
dosgfx\odmlib.16
11,14,10,0,12
dosgfx\odmlib.16
11,14,10,0,12
This program lets you keep a catalog of your software
collection. You can search for programs by category, title,
author, or keyword. Included is a full database of everything
on issues #1-89 of Softdisk PC, On Disk Monthly, and
Big Blue Disk. If you'd like to know what was on the pre-VGA
issues (#1-82), not covered by this Back Issue Browser, you
can find out with ODM Librarian.  (Issues prior to #83 work
on CGA and EGA video display adapters, and are not generally
as graphical as current SDPC issues.)
.
NOTE: This program was re-published on SDPC #100 with a more
up-to-date back issue database.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Win2Do 2.0
comgfx\win2do.16
5,15,3,0,14
comgfx\win2do.16
5,15,3,0,14
Stay on schedule, never forget a task, and keep track of your
progress with Win2Do 2.0, the handy "to do" list program for
Windows.
.
Win2Do simulates a paper "to do" list so it's easy to use.
Add, edit, delete, and check off completed items at the click
of a mouse button. Sort your "to do" list on any field--date,
task, person, and more. Print your lists for a handy paper
reference. Save as many lists as you need, organizing tasks
by person or project. Plus, you can view your entire list
while adding or editing a task, thanks to a split screen
feature.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
Win2Do (version 1.0) appears on issue #83.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Flying Eyeballs Screen Saver
comgfx\eyescr.16
7,15,6,0,8
comgfx\eyescr.16
7,15,6,0,8
Personalize Windows with Softdisk's wacky Flying Eyeballs
Screen Saver! Imagine up to 50 winged eyeballs--each flying
around your screen and blinking their blue eyes at you--and
you get the picture. A sure attention grabber!
.
Flying Eyeballs Screen Saver options include turning blinking
on/off, speed, the number of eyeballs, and password
protection.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\89bmps.16
9,1,8,0,5
comgfx\89bmps.16
9,1,8,0,5
Decorate Windows with five new wallpaper tiles--a bouncing
ball, dominos, jail cell (bars and locks), spools of thread
(colorful), and "x" marks the spot (geometric print). When
tiled in Windows, these BMP format graphics create seamless
backdrops for your viewing pleasure.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
90
.
.
8
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Pony Express Pete
dosgfx\ponypete.16
9,15,7,0,11
dosgfx\ponypete.16
9,15,7,0,11
Help Pony Express Pete sneak past Old West perils as he
picks up and delivers the mail through 30 harrowing levels
of a great VGA puzzle game!
.
Each maze-like level of Pony Express Pete contains items that
you'll need to pick up and use later (like pickaxes, lassos
and food), evil creatures (like scorpions), a variety of
barriers that you'll need to move or dodge in order to solve
the level, mail (you can't go on without it), and an exit to
the next level.
.
The early levels are easy, but they'll get tough fast. All 30
levels are unique, so there are no freebies. Pause or save
your game at any point. Load and play a previously saved
game. Check the high score file. "Morph" Pete to restart a
level when you get stuck. Turn sound effects on and off. Even
access help at any point during a game.
.
Luckily, you don't have to pick up every item in every level
in order to win Pony Express Pete, but the more items you
get, the more points you'll score!
.
Designed to be challenging, Pony Express Pete will require
you to use your brain. You'll also have a lot of fun!
.
Two similar programs that you might like are Halloween Hijinx
on issue #84 and Eskimo Jo on issue #96.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Bubba Goes West
dosgfx\bubba2.256
247,255,248,0,181
dosgfx\bubba2.16
14,15,11,0,8
Guide hick hero Bubba Boudreaux through a mazelike mesa in
the second cliff-hanger installment of Bubba's Adventures.
.
Part adventure game and part puzzle game, Bubba Goes West is
so addictive you won't be satisfied until you've solved it.
And handsome 256-color VGA graphics make this side-scroller a
visual treat as well.
.
As in all of Bubba's Adventures, your job is to guide Bubba
out of his current predicament. In this episode, Bubba's
second, he's stuck in a massive mesa. It's up to you to help
him avoid traps and other perils, push the right switches,
and find the hidden exit. Unfortunately, if you make a
mistake you have to start over.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Old West Quiz
dosgfx\westquiz.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\westquiz.16
7,15,8,0,4
Find out how much you know about the Old West!
.
Old West Quiz supports up to four players at one time. The
question levels range from easy (grade school) to hard
(college level). Each player gets to select a level, so
parents can play against their children on more or less equal
footing. You also get to choose a topic for each quiz from
these topics: Daily Life, Gunfighters, Indians, People, or
Places.
.
Convince your spouse to play against you for bragging rights.
Fun and educational!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Western Vistas
dosgfx\vista90.256
197,255,241,3,191
dosgfx\vista90.16
12,14,4,0,7
Enjoy five inspiring scenes of western deserts and mountains
in an effect-filled slide show program that can also serve as
a DOS screen saver.
.
Place Western Vistas in your boot up path (by editing your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file) and you can launch it from the DOS prompt
any time your PC will be idle. Not only will it save your
screen, you'll enjoy the views.
.
Western Vistas also appears on issue #86 and #96 with
different scenes.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Finder 2.0
dosgfx\wf20.16
12,14,2,0,11
dosgfx\wf20.16
12,14,2,0,11
A regularly appearing feature, Word Finder provides word game
enthusiasts with never-ending fun. That's because every time
you lay a new game, Word Finder generates a completely unique
puzzle! Use the mouse to circle words as you locate them and
keep an eye on the clock because each puzzle is timed!
.
This installment includes four new puzzle files--People of
the West, Western Terms, Mountains, and Railroad Terms.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\90skull.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\90skull.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Western theme. You'll get 5 images in
B&W and color: bronco and rider, cowboy, cowboy hat, buffalo
skull, and covered wagon.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wanted Poster Font
comgfx\90font.16
5,0,6,15,11
comgfx\90font.16
5,0,6,15,11
Add a western flavor to your Windows documents with this
great-looking, easy-to-read TrueType font.
.
Perfect for your next newsletter, party invitation or wanted
poster, you'll use Wanted Poster Font again and again.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wild West Sounds
.
.
.
.
Put six new WAV format sound files to work in Windows for
system events such as startup and critical stops. You get:
gallop, horse, jawharp, ricochet, train, and wolf howl.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (Windows #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach sounds to program
launches.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
91
.
.
8
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Area Codes
dosgfx\areacode.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\areacode.16
7,15,8,0,4
If you've ever needed to call long distance information for a
telephone number and had no idea what area code to dial, Area
Codes is for you.
.
One of the handiest DOS programs you'll ever own, Area Codes
lets you look up area codes by country, state, or city. You
can even search by area code to figure out what part of the
country someone lives in when all you have is a phone number.
.
Plus, you can edit the database of area codes and cities to
keep Area Codes current and to personalize it for your
calling habits.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wize Guy
dosgfx\wiseguy1.16
3,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\wiseguy1.16
3,15,8,0,4
WARNING! Wize Guy contains 20 questions that will blow your
mind or drive you nutty!
.
If you don't like brain teasers, avoid this program. If you
do, have at it and good luck. You'll need it.
.
Don't worry about getting stuck on a question, because we
provide the answers at the end of the quiz--complete with an
explanation in case you just can't understand the solution.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sea Haven Towers
dosgfx\seahaven.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\seahaven.16
7,15,8,0,1
If you're a solitaire card freak, Sea Haven Towers is
destined to become your new obsession!
.
You start with 10 piles of five cards each. You
can freely move cards about between piles, but you can only
play them on other piles in descending order by suit.
.
Your goal, of course, is to play all of the cards to four
foundations in ascending (Ace to King) order by suit.
.
Help comes in the form of four towers which can only hold one
card each at a time. So you have to plan your moves to and
from the towers carefully!
.
Equally as easy to play using the mouse or keyboard,
Sea Haven Towers will provide you with the perfect way to
relax after a hard day's work.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Reflexion
dosgfx\reflex.16
11,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\reflex.16
11,14,3,0,10
A real mind-bender, Reflexion is both challenging and
addictive. Fire laser blasts through a futuristic grid to
locate the mirrors, reflectors, filters, and absorbers hidden
there.
.
You'll need a good eye AND a good memory! The fewer the
number of blasts fired to locate the hidden objects, the
higher your Reflexion score!
.
Solve random puzzles generated by your computer or puzzles
that you or a family member designed and saved at an earlier
date. Who can score the most points in your family?
.
This installment of Reflexion features four pre-designed
puzzles--Baseball, Chutes, Corner, and Space. Reflexion also
appears on issue #86 with a different set of puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Legal Documents
.
.
.
.
Save time and money by using one of seven different text
templates for the sale of real and personal property. Load
these TXT files into practically any word processor and write
out your own bill of sale. Designed to be valid in any state,
including Louisiana, you should still consult a lawyer or
other knowledgeable person in case the laws have changed.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdose.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\scwdose.16
7,15,8,0,4
Working crossword puzzles on your computer is fun and easy
thanks to Super Crossword's graphic interface! You can
use your mouse to select any blank square, and the two clues
for that square will instantly appear on screen. Type your
answers, then press a button to see if they're correct! Or,
if you prefer, you may print the puzzles and solve them on
paper.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes three new crosswords--"I For an Eye,"
"Invisible Ink," and "Suit to a T."
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Primate TrueType Font
comgfx\91font.16
5,0,3,15,1
comgfx\91font.16
5,0,3,15,1
You can never have enough fonts. And Primate TrueType font
is a must-have for your Windows font collection.
.
Finely crafted, you might expect that an Old World
calligrapher drew each decorative capital letter. Yet Primate
also has a clean, modern look that makes it easy to read in
any point size and perfect for almost any document.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\91bmps.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\91bmps.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with eight new
wallpaper tiles.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of BMP
wallpaper tiles includes red boxes, houses, manhole cover,
paper clips, space, lizard, red cactus, and stop sign.
.
BMP format graphics also may be imported into a variety of
word processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
92
.
.
9
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Trail Guide
dosgfx\trailgd.16
7,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\trailgd.16
7,15,10,0,1
Never forget an item for a special trip or vacation again!
.
Simply run Trail Guide and pick a type of outing. Trail Guide
automatically will search its built-in database for a list of
items that you might need. You can then manually add or
subtract as many items as necessary from the resulting list.
.
When your list is complete, print it to serve as a packing
checklist, and even save if for future reference or future
trips of a similar nature.
.
If you're thinking that Trail Guide is a semi-silly idea,
wait until the next time you arrive at your favorite fishing
spot and don't have a pole!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Canfield
dosgfx\canfield.16
7,15,8,0,5
dosgfx\canfield.16
7,15,8,0,5
Canfield, one of the most popular one-deck solitaire card
games ever, can now be yours! This is the classic solitaire
game you were taught to play way back when, and the game you
can now teach your own kids to play on your PC.
.
Canfield's mouse-friendly VGA interface lets you deal and
play the cards with the click of a button, which is perfect
for kids whose hands are too small to shuffle and deal the
cards and for older card players whose fingers aren't
quite as agile as they used to be.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sum-It Squares
dosgfx\sumit.16
6,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\sumit.16
6,15,8,0,4
What do you get if you cross the science of mathematics with
a crossword puzzle? Sum-It Squares!
.
The object of Sum-It Squares is to solve a crossword-style
puzzle--but with numbers instead of words. Each column and
row has a value that must be attained using the digits one
through nine. And each digit can only be used once in each
horizontal and vertical answer. Whew!
.
Trust us. Sum-It Squares is a lot of fun, and it's a special
delight for crossword enthusiasts who are interested in new
challenges.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Look & Listen: Butterflies
dosgfx\buterfly.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\buterfly.16
11,15,10,0,1
Look & Listen is Softdisk's own hypermedia environment, which
allows us to create special presentations of educational or
other interest using graphics and text in a non-linear,
exploratory fashion. Pictures In the Air is our first
presentation using this new environment. It's an educational
showcase on that most beautiful part of the insect world, the
elusive butterfly, and its cousin the moth.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Story Teller
dosgfx\storytel.16
13,14,3,15,8
dosgfx\storytel.16
13,14,3,15,8
Your entire family will enjoy the hilarious and often
outrageous stories that Story Teller creates using your
nouns, verbs and more.
.
Simply select one of Story Teller's stories as a starting
point, then type in a noun, verb, adjective or adverb when
prompted to do so. The resulting story may be saved or
printed, if desired, but the real fun begins when you read it
aloud.
.
Story Teller can be a great ice-breaker at family reunions,
parties and friendly get-togethers. And it's so easy to use,
even your kids can use and enjoy it.
.
This installment of Story Teller includes five new
stories--"Circus," "Heartwarm," "Mayor," "Occupation", and
"Shakes." It also appears on issue #87 with 10 different
stories.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
Give your puzzle-solving skills a real workout with Crypto
Sleuth, the ultimate word game challenge!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Crypto
Sleuth includes a bunch of new encrypted quotations to
sleuth.
.
The concept is simple: you must decode "encrypted" quotations
by substituting the correct letters of the alphabet for
incorrect letters. Crypto Sleuth will automatically
substitute all other instances of it for you. Continue
substituting letters until you unveil the quotation!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\92art.16
1,15,3,0,6
dosgfx\92art.16
1,15,3,0,6
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Travel theme. You'll get five terrific
B&W and color images--girl with hat, passport, bon voyage,
sunset, and luggage tag.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
comgfx\92icons.16
7,15,8,0,4
comgfx\92icons.16
7,15,8,0,4
Personalize Windows with 50 colorful icons from Softdisk!
.
You'll get computer, dolphin, bank, clock, anchor, recycle
symbol, scissors, phone, lunch box, and many more.
.
Softdisk icons are available as soon as they're copied into
your Windows directory. To change a program icon, click on
the program once to select or highlight it, then choose
Properties in the File Menu. Next, click the Change Icon
button, then click the Browse button. Icon files (which end
in .DLL or .ICO) are usually in your Windows directory.
Select and open a file, then choose a new icon for your
program.
.
Edit these and other icons with Icon Editor on Windows #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
WAV Sounds
dosgfx\minstrel.16
2,15,1,0,5
dosgfx\minstrel.16
2,15,1,0,5
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
This installment of 11 new WAV files includes bell, birdie,
honk, rimshot, and squish. Plus, you get Minstrel, our music
"viewer" so you can play the WAV files from DOS.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (Windows #3),
a Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
93
.
.
8
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Sports Pool
dosgfx\sportpol.16
3,15,10,0,2
dosgfx\sportpol.16
3,15,10,0,2
Use Sports Pool to spice up your next football party!
.
Your friends are coming over for the big game, so why not
give them something more to root for than their favorite
team--like the exact game score!
.
Sports Pool creates a 10 x 10 matrix that will be headed on
two sides with numbers that represent all the possible final
digits of a game's score. But before Sports Pool assigns the
numbers, you'll assign or let each guest pick squares until
all have been filled in. The winner is the person whose
two numbers correspond with the final score. Pick a winner
for the whole game, or do a different Sports Pool for each
quarter. It's up to you...and your friends.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Bubba on Safari
dosgfx\bubba3.256
247,255,248,0,164
dosgfx\bubba3.16
13,15,9,0,8
Help our bumbling hero Bubba Boudreaux find his way out of
yet another dangerous situation in the third installment of
Bubba's Adventures.
.
This time Bubba's lost in a savanna filled with wild animals,
traps, and more. Your job, as usual, is to help Bubba stay
alive, avoid the traps, and find the hidden exit.
.
A clever, side-scrolling puzzle game that will confound and
delight you. Mess up and you have to start all over. Ouch!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Travel: Yellowstone
dosgfx\yelowstn.16
11,15,10,0,2
dosgfx\yelowstn.16
11,15,10,0,2
Learn all about Yellowstone National Park by selecting
points of interest on a map of the park. Read all about Old
Faithful, the park's origins, and more. Even find out what
you need to know about the park's facilities so you can plan
a visit to Yellowstone into your schedule.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Paragon
dosgfx\paragon.16
7,15,8,0,5
dosgfx\paragon.16
7,15,8,0,5
You'll need quick reflexes and a quicker mind to successfully
bounce a ball through Paragon's 25 challenging mazes,
collecting goodies along the way.
.
Each brick maze is filled with candy and goodies that you
must collect before you can move to the next level. And to
collect it, you must bounce a ball within the maze, avoiding
traps and pools of acid. Luckily, each maze also contains
strategically placed rails, along which your ball will slide
until you bounce it free.
.
Tricky to master and addictive to play, Paragon is fun for
young and young at heart alike! You'll also enjoy the
detailed VGA graphics and cool sound effects.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rebus Match
dosgfx\rebus.16
9,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\rebus.16
9,15,10,0,1
Rebus Match is like getting two puzzle games in one!
.
Turn over tiles a pair at a time, looking for matching tiles.
When you turn over two matching tiles they'll disappear,
revealing a portion of the visual puzzle underneath. When
you've successfully removed enough of the tiles to solve the
visual or rebus puzzle, select the "solve it" button and type
in your answer.
.
You'll love Rebus Match and so will your kids. Even if
they're too young to solve the rebus puzzles, they'll enjoy
turning over the tiles by clicking the mouse and matching up
the ordinary items like sailboats and umbrellas pictured on
the backs.
.
Rebus Match also appears on issue #99 with different rebus
puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
If trivia is your thing, you'll be in your element when you
play Trivia Now.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia Now
contains three new topics--Africa, the Bible, and Super
Heroes.
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long. Great fun for students, too.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\93bmps.16
11,15,10,0,2
comgfx\93bmps.16
11,15,10,0,2
If you use Windows every day, you already know what millions
of other Windows users know: you can never have enough
wallpaper. Why? To keep from getting bored.
.
This BMP wallpaper collection includes five new geometric
wallpaper tiles.
.
BMP graphics may also be imported into a variety of word
processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Old Glory Screen Saver
comgfx\gloryscr.16
5,15,4,0,6
comgfx\gloryscr.16
5,15,4,0,6
Show your true colors by flying Old Glory as your Windows
screen saver. The sight of all those fluttering flags will
make your heart swell!
.
Easy to install, simply copy Old Glory Screen Saver into
your Windows directory. From the Desktop in the Control
Panel, you can select Old Glory as your screen saver and
modify the following options: animation on/off, the number
of flags, the speed, and password protection.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
94
.
.
9
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Family Record Keeper
dosgfx\famrecd.16
9,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\famrecd.16
9,15,10,0,1
Document your family events--births, marriages, deaths and
more--with Family Record Keeper.
.
The '90s way to keep records, Family Record Keeper is easy to
use and easy on the eye thanks to detailed VGA graphics that
will remind you of the graphics in illuminated manuscripts
from the Middle Ages.
.
If you've been meaning to write down all the "important
stuff" for your family, now is the time and Family Record
Keeper is the program that will get you started. Your
children and your grandchildren will thank you.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Golf Solitaire
dosgfx\golfsol.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\golfsol.16
7,15,8,0,1
Golf Solitaire derives its name from its scoring system,
which is based on "strokes", and in which the low score wins.
.
The scoring system is not the only thing that is backward
from most other solitaire games. This is also a "backward"
game in that you trying to grt the cards onto the discard
pile, instead of off it.
.
The object is to put the entire tableau into the discard pile.
If you fail to do this before exhausting the deck, you are
scored one stroke for each remaining card. If you succeed, you
get one "negative stroke" for each remaining card in the deck.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
DOS Manager 3.1
dosgfx\dman31.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\dman31.16
7,15,8,0,4
DOS Manager 3.1 is the perfect DOS file management utility
for novice computer users and experts alike.
.
If you're a novice user, you'll love the way DOS Manager 3.1
puts all of the major DOS fill management commands such as
copy, delete, rename, and move at your fingertips. You'll
also love the program's intuitive, pull-down-menu interface
that's as easy to access with your keyboard as it is with
your mouse.
.
And if you're a DOS expert, you'll love the computing power
and speed that this terrific utility provides.
.
Copy, delete, duplicate, rename, and move files and
directories. View and print all types of files (even
hexadecimal and graphic files). Open and edit text files--now
with support for compressed text files. Search for text
strings. Format floppy disks. View your complete file
structure, and much more.
.
Version 3.0 is on issue #86. And DOS Manager 4.0 (issue #99)
gives the ability to define hot keys, view text in
50-line more, and view spreadsheet files.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Look & Listen: Volcanoes
dosgfx\volcanos.16
11,15,4,0,3
dosgfx\volcanos.16
11,15,4,0,3
Learn all about volcanoes, inactive and active, with this
educational VGA program.
.
Perfect for the young student, Look & Listen is interesting
and entertaining thanks to a click-easy graphical interface.
Just click on any portion of the illustration for detailed
information on things like lava, ash, and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Place Ball
dosgfx\placebal.16
7,15,8,0,5
dosgfx\placebal.16
7,15,8,0,5
Place Ball is a challenging cross between pin ball and a
mental puzzle game that you'll play again and again.
.
Each puzzle consists of a grid of walls, flippers, sink
holes, bombs, and more. Your job is to figure out which side
to fire your balls through--and in what order--to solve each
puzzle. The key is to solve each puzzle "backwards" before
you fire a single ball. Of course, that's easier advice to
give than to follow.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
Criss Cross is no ordinary crossword puzzle program! There
are NO clues. YOU have to decide where to place each word
from the list that's provided.
.
Includes word lists for 10 puzzles--Ahoy, Angling, Auto,
Baseball, Nautical, Philosophy, Railroad, Summer, Weather,
and Winter. Come on, give Criss Cross a try!
.
To win, you have to get every criss-cross to match, every
word to work. You might even enhance your vocabulary while
you are having fun!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\94art.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\94art.16
7,15,8,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Space theme. You'll get 15 great images
(11 B&W and 4 color), including planets, telescopes, rockets,
and astronauts.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
EC Script TrueType Font
comgfx\94font.16
10,0,8,15,14
comgfx\94font.16
10,0,8,15,14
EC Script TrueType font deserves a place in your Windows font
collection. This ornate, calligraphy-style font would be
perfect for your next announcement, invitation, dinner menu,
newsletter, and more.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
WAV Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
This installment of 7 great WAV files includes bleah,
bubbles, hmm, skrplunk, dawdaw, dodododa, and thrupa.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (Windows #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
95
.
.
9
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Political Plotter
dosgfx\politics.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\politics.16
11,15,10,0,1
Find out once and for all exactly where you stand between the
political poles of the liberal left and the conservative
right by taking the Political Plotter quiz.
.
Political Plotter asks your opinion on a wide range of
domestic and foreign policy issues, then uses your responses
to chart where your beliefs fall in the political spectrum.
You've got the choice of taking a 60-, 40- or 20-question
survey. Will you land next to Newt, beside Congressman Helms,
or closer to the first lady?
.
Take the quiz and be shocked or delighted to see where you
you end up. Then get your spouse to take the quiz. Just don't
argue over the results!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Eagle Wing Solitaire
dosgfx\eaglwing.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\eaglwing.16
7,15,8,0,4
Eagle Wing Solitaire probably derives its name from the fact
that the tableaus spread out on either side from a central
trunk, kind of like the wings of an eagle. Except that eagles
don't have trunks, but, then again, elephants don't have
wings. Anyway, it's another challenging solitaire game.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Prompt Editor
dosgfx\prompted.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\prompted.16
11,15,10,0,1
Prompt Editor is useful utility that also adds personality to
your DOS prompt. It's easy to colorize and personalize your
prompt for visual and mental appeal thanks to Prompt Editor's
easy-to-use graphical interface.
.
Custom select the different items available in DOS command
line prompts by picking the ones you'd like in your own
prompt. You even get to decide the order of the items. You'll
see the prompt develop as you make changes. And when you're
finished, you can save the results into your system's bootup
file.
.
Try it, you'll like it. And your DOS prompt will never be the
same again.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Travel: Colorado
dosgfx\colorado.16
11,15,10,0,2
dosgfx\colorado.16
11,15,10,0,2
If you are planning a trip to explore Colorado's scenic
beauty or are thinking of moving there permanently, Travel
Colorado will provide you with a lot of useful information
before you go.
.
Travel Colorado features a map of the entire state, and you
can click on points of interest for detailed descriptions.
Find out about the cities, towns, and scenic sites around
the state. You'll see why tourists and residents alike find
Colorado to be one of the most interesting states in the U.S.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Interactive Stories
dosgfx\intstory.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\intstory.16
11,15,10,0,1
Interactive Stories is a storybook with a twist--you decide
the action and the outcome.
.
At each decision point, you'll face a set of choices, such as
"jump off the cliff," "hold your breath," et cetera. Each
choice has consequences, which in turn lead to other decision
points. Interactive Stories are a little like adventure
games--except that you don't have to remember a bunch of
commands or spells. And if the main character gets barbecued,
just start over and try a different set of choices!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
dosgfx\wrdupcga.16
9,14,8,0,10
dosgfx\wrdupcga.16
9,14,8,0,10
Word Up! is a challenging word game that builds your
vocabulary while you have fun! A popular game, Word Up! is
published regularly on Softdisk. And as usual, this
installment of Word Up! includes three never-before-published,
20-word quizzes. That's 60 new words to learn!
.
During each quiz, Word Up! presents you with each word and
three possible definitions. Choose the correct definition and
you'll get a chance to guess a letter in a mystery word.
Choose the wrong definition and you go to the next word. The
more correct answers and the faster you solve the mystery
word, the higher your score will be. Word Up! is a
contagiously fun way to learn new words.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
comgfx\95icons.16
7,15,8,0,4
comgfx\95icons.16
7,15,8,0,4
Add 50 new icons to your Windows icon collection and you'll
be able to customize your system like never before!
.
This huge selection of icons includes all 12 zodiac signs,
each suit of cards, arrows, an Egyptian dancer, Tut, a king,
an eagle, a phone, a trophy, a robot, a volcano, a sun, a
moon, a bug, a card, a CD-ROM, a gas can, a lizard, a cow
skull, books, and many more!
.
Edit these and other icons with Icon Editor on Windows #5.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\95bmps.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\95bmps.16
7,15,8,0,9
Five new wallpaper tiles give you some exciting Windows
decorating options! This collection includes: bullet holes,
weather vane, eye, diamond, and leaf.
.
BMP graphics also may be imported into a variety of word
processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Minstrel WAV Sounds
dosgfx\minstrel.16
2,15,1,0,5
dosgfx\minstrel.16
2,15,1,0,5
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
This installment of 13 new WAV files includes: presenting,
right on, uh oh, crypt, 3 knocks, dink, shuffle, tear paper,
turn page, whistle (2), whoa ho ho, and wow.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (Windows #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
96
.
.
8
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
List Meister
dosgfx\listmeis.16
3,15,10,0,2
dosgfx\listmeis.16
3,15,10,0,2
If you like to make lists, List Meister is for you!
.
From shopping lists to "things-to-do" lists or even top 10
lists, List Meister allows you to easily create and customize
lists. Sure, you could do the same thing in a word processor,
but not without a lot of cutting and pasting. List Meister
takes the work out of creating lists.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Western Vistas
dosgfx\vistas96.256
68,147,193,206,57
dosgfx\vistas96.16
12,14,4,0,9
Why stare at "C:\" any longer than you have to? Simply run
Western Vistas, Softdisk's effect-filled slide program, then
sit back and soak up the views.
.
Published on issue #86 and #90 with different scenes, this
installment features digitized photographs of the amazing
Teton Mountains in Wyoming.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Bubba Borealis
dosgfx\bubba4.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\bubba4.16
13,15,9,0,5
Hick hero Bubba Boudreaux is in yet another jam and you're
the appointed rescue squad for Bubba Borealis, the fourth
episode of Bubba's Adventures.
.
This time Bubba is skating on thin ice in the Land of the
Midnight Sun, and it's up to you to steer him safely through
the wintry perils of the Arctic. Of course, everything from
the glaciers to the walruses are out to stop him, but Bubba
can escape with your expert help.
.
Tongue-in-cheek humor and 256-color graphics make every Bubba
adventure-style puzzle a real treat.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
Trivia Now is a fun question and answer game that you can
play alone or against up to three of your friends.
.
At the start of each game you can select the number of
players, the trivia topic, and the length of the game. A
regularly appearing feature, this installment includes five
new trivia topics--Star Wars, nautical matters, Dr. Seuss,
Indiana Jones, and prehistory.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Eskimo Jo
dosgfx\eskimo.16
10,15,5,0,12
dosgfx\eskimo.16
10,15,5,0,12
Softdisk is well known for its quality puzzle games and
Eskimo Jo is one of the best!
.
Guide Eskimo Jo through 16 harrowing and treacherous mazes,
collecting goodies and rescuing sled dogs along the way. You
have to rescue each dog to move to the next maze, but the
more goodies you get, the higher your score will be. Figure
out how to collect everything and you'll get to play a bonus
level! Detailed VGA graphics and cool sound effects make this
one a keeper.
.
Two similar games are Halloween Hijinx on issue #84 and Pony
Express Pete on issue #90.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Finder 2.0
dosgfx\wf20.16
12,14,2,0,11
dosgfx\wf20.16
12,14,2,0,11
Circle the hidden words in puzzles generated from four new
word lists--Nautical Terms, Music Terms, Star Wars, and
Fantasy.
.
Word Finder has a mouse-easy interface that lets you circle
words by clicking, dragging and releasing the mouse button.
And the circles are in color so they're easy to see. But
hurry! The clock is ticking and time is running out!
.
Choose from multiple levels of difficulty, peek at the word
list or play blind, print the puzzles out to work them on
paper, and more. Your kids will love Word Finder and so will
you, especially since you know it builds spelling and
visual skills!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\96art.16
11,15,10,0,2
comgfx\96art.16
11,15,10,0,2
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Holiday theme. You'll get 13 B&W images
(3 are also in color), including angel, banner, cane, church,
creche, packages, santa, shepherd, sleigh, and more.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Snowfall Screen Saver
comgfx\snowscr.16
3,15,2,0,1
comgfx\snowscr.16
3,15,2,0,1
Let it snow, let it snow with this wintry Windows screen
saver!
.
We designed lots of different snow flakes--all with a high
level of detail--that will tumble down your screen just like
the real thing. So whether you've never actually seen snow or
you can't wait for it to snow again, you'll love the soothing
effect of this screen saver.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
97
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Loan Accelerator 3.0
dosgfx\loanacc3.16
11,15,10,0,5
dosgfx\loanacc3.16
11,15,10,0,5
Save thousands of dollars by "accelerating" your loans!
.
Loan Accelerator 3.0 will help you examine your loans and
determine how you can shave off and reduce interest to your
advantage. Supports mortgages, commercial loans, and Rule of
78 loans. Access multiple files in different "windows" at the
at the same time.
.
A graphical VGA update to Loan Accelerator Plus on issue #85,
Loan Accelerator 3.0 has a user-friendly, mouse-easy
interface.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Greeting Card
dosgfx\greet97.256
28,255,30,0,9
dosgfx\greet97.16
13,15,7,0,12
Next Christmas, send an electronic greeting card to all your
friends who own PCs.
.
The "front" features a realistic Christmas tree with blinking
lights. Plus, you get to select music for ambiance and write
your own message.
.
What a great way to let someone know you care during the
holidays!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword 2.0
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Working a crossword puzzle on computer is fun and easy thanks
to Super Crossword's VGA graphic interface! You can use your
mouse to select any blank square and the two clues for that
square will instantly appear on screen. Type your answers,
then press a button to see if they're correct! Or, if you
prefer, you may print the puzzle and solve it on paper.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes eight new puzzles--"Corner," "Diverse,"
"Endless," "Enter," "Fancy," "Food," "Gamefish," and "Golf."
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sokoban
dosgfx\sokoban.16
7,15,8,0,5
dosgfx\sokoban.16
7,15,8,0,5
You have to figure out how to push crates into designated
positions with a bulldozer in this multi-level puzzle game!
.
Sokoban will give you headaches and then some as you work
through a series of increasingly challenging warehouses.
You can push crates and objects by getting behind them and
moving, but be careful not to push a critical item against a
wall so that you can't get behind it. These crates don't have
any handles!
.
Mentally challenging enough to appeal to adults, but cute
enough to hold kids captive, too.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Baroness Solitaire
dosgfx\baroness.16
7,15,8,0,5
dosgfx\baroness.16
7,15,8,0,5
Baroness Solitaire is one of the toughest one-deck solitaire
card games you'll ever play!
.
The cards are dealt four at a time and you can only remove
cards that total 13...a pair at a time. By the time you get
to the end of the deck, all cards should have been removed
from the tableau! This can be tough, to say the least.
.
Sharp VGA graphics and a mouse-easy interface make Baroness
Solitaire a pleasure to play!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\97bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\97bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with five new
wallpaper tiles.
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of BMP
wallpaper tiles includes noel, pattern, red square, whale,
and Christmas 2.
.
BMP format graphics also may be imported into a variety of
word processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Basaltic TrueType Font
dosgfx\d097bfnt.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\d097bfnt.16
7,15,8,0,9
The side-by-side heavy and thin strokes of this distinctive
squarish font will give just the right weight to your next
newsletter or report headline!
.
Basaltic TrueType font for Windows is a font that you'll use
sparingly, but one you'll be glad you have when you need a
font with real impact.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
98
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
Give your puzzle-solving skills a real workout with Crypto
Sleuth, the ultimate word game challenge!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Crypto
Sleuth includes 38 all-new encrypted quotations to sleuth.
.
The concept is simple: you must decode "encrypted" quotations
by substituting the correct letters of the alphabet for
incorrect letters. Crypto Sleuth will automatically
substitute all other instances of it for you. Continue
substituting letters until you unveil the quotation!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Language Tutor: Spanish
dosgfx\langtutr.16
11,15,10,0,5
dosgfx\langtutr.16
11,15,10,0,5
Perhaps you've always wanted to learn Spanish but have never
had the time to take a class. Now you can study on your own
with Language Tutor Spanish.
.
You'll be able to review Spanish words and phrases with
English translations or English words and phrases with
Spanish translations. This program also will allow you to
choose words by type (nouns, verbs, etc.) or use a vocabulary
list from its data file.
.
Once you've completed your review, test your knowledge with a
quiz. Language Tutor Spanish is great for students, too.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Job Plotter
dosgfx\jobplot.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\jobplot.16
11,15,10,0,1
Looking for a career that will really interest you? Job
Plotter can help.
.
Job Plotter is a program that uses a questionnaire format to
determine what kind of work you would find rewarding. There
are three different questionnaires: short (56 questions),
medium (112 questions), and full (168 questions).
.
After you've completed the questionnaire, Job Plotter
automatically will generate several charts and graphs listing
careers that correspond with your interests. You may view or
print a report of occupational suggestions based on your
answers.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Russian Corner: Drop Drop
dosgfx\dropdrop.256
247,255,248,0,17
dosgfx\dropdrop.16
10,15,6,0,11
One of a series of Russian-developed strategy games, Drop
Drop is an addictive Tetris(tm)-like challenge that your
entire family will enjoy.
.
In Drop Drop, you are trying to get the symbols appearing at
the top of the screen to line up so that matching symbols
form vertical stacks. You do this by using the arrow keys to
shuffle symbols between stacks. When you stack up enough
matching symbols, they'll drop off the bottom of the screen,
creating more space. And you'll need all the space you can
get! While you're maneuvering symbols, more keep falling! If
you let the play area fill up, the game will end!
.
Great graphics and sound effects, plus outstanding game play
make Drop Drop a real winner!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\98art.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\98art.16
7,15,8,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has an Egyptian theme. You'll get 24 terrific
B&W images, including Anubis, camel, cobra, lamp, mask, mummy
case, scarab, Sphinx, and Rameses.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Journal
comgfx\journal.16
11,15,7,0,3
comgfx\journal.16
11,15,7,0,3
Free yourself from paper journals and diaries that anyone can
find and read!
.
Softdisk Journal for Windows lets you use your computer to
keep a daily record of your thoughts and life. And since
Softdisk Journal includes a perpetual calendar, you don't
have to get a new "journal" every year.
.
Just look at some of this program's key features:
* Password protection option.
* Access entries by date or search for a specific text
  string.
* Select the Windows TrueType font(s) you prefer to use.
* Print any entry, range of entries, or the entire journal.
* All entries are automatically compressed to save space.
.
You'll never go back to pen and paper after you've tried
Softdisk Journal. And if you haven't been keeping a journal,
this program will motivate you to start one.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
WAV Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
This installment of 12 new vocal WAV files includes huh,
haha, and oops.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (Windows #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
99
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
DOS Manager 4.0
dosgfx\dosman.16
13,14,5,0,10
dosgfx\dosman.16
13,14,5,0,10
Enjoy Windows-like file management for DOS with DOS Manager
4.0!
.
Easy-to-use pull-down menus let you copy, move, and delete
files. View most text, binary and graphics files. Launch
practically any program from within DOS Manager 4.0. Even use
it as a "shell" or menu program.
.
Other features include: an on-screen clock, the ability to
assign hot keys, the ability to format floppy disks, support
for 50-line VGA text mode, the ability to play WAV or VOC
sound files, and more.
.
Previous versions of DOS Manager are on issue #86 (3.0) and
issue #94 (3.1).
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Coloring Book
dosgfx\colorbok.256
27,15,23,252,47
dosgfx\colorbok.16
7,15,8,0,4
Keep your kids occupied for hours with this simple but fun
computerized Coloring Book!
.
Coloring is as simple as using the mouse to select a color,
positioning the "paint brush" cursor over the area to be
colored, and clicking the mouse again.
.
Even pre-schoolers will be able to use Coloring Book. Comes
with eight fun images to color--parrots, paint bucket, dogs,
a dinosaur, a frog, blicks, sharks, and an airplane.
.
A similar children's program that you'll want to check out
is Stamp Pad on issue #104.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rebus Match
dosgfx\rebus.16
9,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\rebus.16
9,15,10,0,1
Rebus Match is like getting two puzzle games in one!
.
Turn over tiles a pair at a time, looking for matching tiles.
When you turn over two matching tiles they'll disappear,
revealing a portion of the visual puzzle underneath. When
you've successfully removed enough of the tiles to solve the
visual or rebus puzzle, select the "solve it" button and type
in your answer!
.
You'll love Rebus Match and so will your kids. Even if
they're too young to solve the rebus puzzles, they'll enjoy
turning over the tiles by clicking the mouse and matching up
ordinary items like sailboats and umbrellas pictured on the
backs.
.
Rebus Match also appears on issue #93 with different rebus
puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Card Collector
dosgfx\cardcoll.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\cardcoll.16
11,15,10,0,1
You don't need a $300 database to keep track of your sports
card collection--you need Card Collector!
.
This VGA program is so easy to use, you'll have your
collection documented on disk in no time at all. There are
fields for year, name, card #, company, type of card,
condition, quantity, cost, and value. Three fields--company,
type and condition--contain editable pick lists that save
you time.
.
You can sort each file in a variety of ways to print
meaningful reports. Save each type of card in the same file,
or create separate files for each sport or manufacturer. It's
up to you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Russian Corner: Flopper
dosgfx\flopper.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\flopper.16
7,15,8,0,1
You'll need quick fingers and an amazing amount of
concentration to make the highest score at Flopper! Another
of our Russian-developed games, Flopper is tops when it comes
to a challenge.
.
Different shapes are continually shot at you from all four
sides. Your job is to move a rectangle around the group of
shapes at the center of the field, in turn enclosing pairs of
adjacent shapes so that they trade places. When enough like
shapes come together adjacently, they vanish. But keep your
fingers limber...Flopper doesn't wait for anyone to decide
what to do about shape overpopulation!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\99bmps.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\99bmps.16
7,15,8,0,9
One of the joys of using Windows is being able to change it
so it never gets stale, and new wallpaper is a great place to
start!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of BMP
wallpaper tiles includes hearts 1 (small red hearts), hearts
2 (more hearts!), leaves (interlocking leaves), kaleidoscope
(reminds you of the real thing), and Cupid (shooting his
arrow).
.
BMP format graphics also may be imported into a variety of
word processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fiesta TrueType Font
comgfx\99font.16
7,15,8,0,4
comgfx\99font.16
7,15,8,0,4
Give your next Windows document a festive look that
practically shouts "let's have a good time!"
.
Fiesta is a handsome, bold, san serif TrueType font. And
tiny, decorative triangles and diamonds have been "cut out"
of the strokes that form each letter, so that the letters
look as though they've been sprinkled with confetti.
.
This font's a definite keeper for anyone who likes and uses
fonts. Arriba!!
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
100
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Letter Drop
dosgfx\leterdrp.256
7,15,8,252,1
dosgfx\leterdrp.16
7,15,8,0,4
High-flying VGA graphics and great sound effects will glue
your kids to the screen of a great educational game!
.
A variation of the old hangman game, Letter Drop requires you
to drop letters out of a plane to spell a mystery word before
your fuel runs out. If you fail, your plane crashes!
.
Your kids will love Letter Drop! Of course, adults who are
still kids at heart will also enjoy it!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
Criss Cross is no ordinary crossword puzzle program! There
are NO clues. YOU have to decide where to place each word
from the list provided.
.
To win, you have to get every criss-cross to match, every
word to work. You might even enhance your vocabulary while
you are having fun!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Russian Corner: Locomo
dosgfx\locomo.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\locomo.16
7,15,8,0,1
Pit your wits against a strategy game that will have you
saying, "I think I can, I think I can...."
.
Another one of our Russian-developed games, Locomo turns the
concept of a railroad roundhouse into a truly challenging
"line up the shapes" kind of game.
.
Various shapes are chugging down the track and you control
where each goes by using a rotating roundhouse to shuttle
them onto three sidetracks. Fill each side track with
matching shapes and they continue on down the track, clearing
the way for the next "shipment."
.
Do you have what it takes to direct "locomotive" traffic?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\100art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\100art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has an Animal theme. You'll get 20 images, 14
in B&W and 6 in color. Includes a cheetah, an elephant, a
panda, a monkey, a bear, an owl, a sea turtle, and a macaw.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Home Inventory
comgfx\homeinv.16
11,15,9,0,8
comgfx\homeinv.16
11,15,9,0,8
At last! A more efficient way to document and organize your
personal belongings for insurance purposes.
.
Home Inventory for Windows is an easy-to-use database that
helps you keep track of your household or business
possessions. You'll be able to create very organized lists
containing detailed information about all things of value in
your home or business. You'll also be able to create your own
customized, detailed reports by sorting on any field or group
of fields in the database.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
ODM Librarian
dosgfx\odmlib.16
11,14,10,0,12
dosgfx\odmlib.16
11,14,10,0,12
This program lets you keep a catalog of your software
collection. You can search for programs by category, title,
author, or keyword. Included is a full database of everything
on issues #1-100 of Softdisk PC, On Disk Monthly, and
Big Blue Disk. If you'd like to know what was on the pre-VGA
issues (#1-82), not covered by this Back Issue Browser, you
can find out with ODM Librarian.  (Issues prior to #83 work
on CGA and EGA video display adapters, and are not generally
as graphical as current SDPC issues.)
$EOP
$PROGRAM
WAV Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
This installment of 6 new WAV files includes drums, eep,
cackle 1, cackle 2, dive horn, and zip echo.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (Windows #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
101
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
IQ Test
dosgfx\iqtest.16
14,15,10,0,5
dosgfx\iqtest.16
14,15,10,0,5
Find out how smart you are by taking Softdisk's IQ Test!
.
The quiz is comprised of 60 questions similar to those in
actual, standardized IQ tests, and you're only allowed 45
minutes to answer them all. You can't leave any questions
blank, so if you're serious about IQ Test, make sure you have
45 minutes and a piece of paper for brainstorming before you
begin.
.
Go on, take the test. We dare you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Checkers Defense Initiative
dosgfx\cdi.256
7,255,34,0,40
dosgfx\cdi.16
14,15,10,0,5
Save the universe from alien invaders by beating them at
checkers!
.
Checkers Defense Initiative (CDI) gives a new twist to an old
game that's still as fun as ever. If you've wanted to teach
checkers to a child or grandchild but were afraid the game
couldn't compete with the video games they are used to,
here's your answer.
.
A space setting, animated play by the computer, lightning
bolts that "take" jumped pieces, and fantastic VGA graphics
make CDI a visual and mental treat. Brush up on your
checkers game--the alien is pretty good.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Financial Wizard
dosgfx\finwiz.16
11,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\finwiz.16
11,15,8,0,4
You, too, can be a Financial Wizard when you have the right
helpmate!
.
Use Financial Wizard to compare potential investments, see
how much you'll pay in interest on your loans, and more.
Financial Wizard even includes a life expectancy table to let
you estimate the value of a pension or annuity for your
retirement years.
.
Whatever the financial decision you have to make, Financial
Wizard will give you the facts so you can make it sensibly.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
dosgfx\wordupvg.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\wordupvg.16
11,15,10,0,1
Word Up! is a challenging word game that builds your
vocabulary while you have fun! A popular game, Word Up! is
published regularly on Softdisk. And as usual, this
installment of Word Up! includes three never-before-published,
20-word quizzes. That's 60 new words to learn!
.
During each quiz, Word Up! presents you with each word and
three possible definitions. Choose the correct definition and
you'll get a chance to guess a letter in a mystery word.
Choose the wrong definition and you go to the next word. The
more correct answers and the faster you solve the mystery
word, the higher your score will be. Word Up! is a
contagiously fun way to learn new words.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Russian Corner: Sky Cat
dosgfx\skycat.256
16,255,17,0,249
dosgfx\skycat.16
14,15,4,0,8
Sky Cat is not about a flying feline. It's a game in which
you must find your way through an alien space station,
blasting the creatures that get in your way!
.
Another of our Russian-developed games, Sky Cat requires you
to be as cunning and devious as the aliens. They've turned
the station into a dangerous, puzzle-filled maze, and you
must solve each puzzle before you can enter the next sector
of the station. Are you "cat" enough to meet the Sky Cat
challenge?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Cocoa Thin TrueType Font
comgfx\101font.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\101font.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give a hand-lettered accent to your next Windows document by
using Cocoa Thin TrueType font.
.
Since the letters are slightly slanted to the right, Cocoa
Thin can do double duty as an italic font. But this font's
real impact lies in the fact that it looks like the print
used in cartoons. When you use it, it will be noticed.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
comgfx\101bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\101bmps.16
8,15,7,0,9
It will always feel like spring when you spiff up Windows
with these five BMP wallpaper tiles--a baseball, hot air
balloons, Easter eggs, jelly beans, and flowers.
.
BMP format graphics also may be imported into a variety of
word processors, page layout and paint programs, including
Paintbrush which comes with Windows.
.
Plus, our wallpaper works great with Win Decor (Windows #1),
a utility that displays a different wallpaper every time you
run Windows!
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
102
.
.
7
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Pentium Checker
dosgfx\pentium.16
11,15,12,0,4
dosgfx\pentium.16
11,15,12,0,4
Have a Pentium? Not sure if your Pentium processor has the
infamous math error? Thanks to Pentium Checker you can find
out!
.
Simply run Pentium Checker from the DOS prompt and it will
tell you about your system, including whether or not your
processor has the math error.
.
Don't have a Pentium? You can still run Pentium Checker to
find out about your processor, graphics card, system speed
and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fire Fighter
dosgfx\fire.256
247,255,248,0,48
dosgfx\fire.16
11,15,6,0,8
Put out the fires that are raging through "Forest 25" before
the trees--and nearby houses--are reduced to cinders.
.
You must use your trusty hatchet to chop a path through the
forest to the fires before you can put them out.
Unfortunately, while you're chopping trees the fires are
spreading, so pick the shortest route!
.
An old-style top-down game, Fire Fighter's look and play will
make you feel nostalgic while you have a heck of a good time!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Spiffy Directory
dosgfx\spiffdir.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\spiffdir.16
7,15,8,0,4
Replace your plain old "DIR" with a spiffy one!
.
Spiffy Directory displays files in colors based on their
extensions and sorts files the way YOU choose. Spiffy
Directory's simple interface allows you to easily configure
your DIR prompt so that it's truly "spiffy."
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Coin Collector
dosgfx\coins.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\coins.16
11,15,10,0,1
Document your valuable coin collection with an easy-to-use
database created specifically for the task.
.
Coin Collector proves that you don't need a $300 database to
keep track of your coin collection. You'll have your
collection documented on disk in no time at all thanks to
custom "fields" for coin information, editable pick lists and
more. Save multiple files. Sort on any field, and print
useful reports. Coin Collector is great for beginning and
advanced collectors alike!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Finder 3.0
dosgfx\wf3.16
11,15,10,0,5
dosgfx\wf3.16
11,15,10,0,5
Circle the hidden words in puzzles generated from four new
word lists--Cats, Herbs, King, and Myths.
.
Word Finder has a mouse-easy interface that lets you circle
words by clicking, dragging and releasing the mouse button.
And the circles are in color so they're easy to see. But
hurry! The clock is ticking and time is running out!
.
Choose from multiple levels of difficulty, peek at the word
list or play blind, print the puzzles out to work them on
paper, and more. Your kids will love Word Finder and so will
you, especially since you know it builds spelling and
visual skills!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\102art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\102art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Flower theme. You'll get 23 terrific
images (23 B&W and 8 color), including daffodil, pansy, rose,
tulip, daisy, sunflower, geranium, mum, poppy, and morning
glory.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
RavenCroft TrueType Font
comgfx\ravenfnt.16
7,15,8,0,12
comgfx\ravenfnt.16
7,15,8,0,12
Create headlines that Edgar Allen Poe would have liked with
RavenCroft TrueType font.
.
This heavy, serif font looks as if the letters were drawn
with a hand that was a little bit shaky...or scared.
RavenCroft will be perfect for your next Halloween party
invitation, school play announcement, newsletter, and more.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
103
.
.
6
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
GeoTutor: Europe
dosgfx\geoeurop.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\geoeurop.16
7,15,8,0,9
Learn all about Europe with this educational program!
.
Whether you're thinking about visiting Europe or your son has
to do a report on it, GeoTutor Europe will be put to good use
in your household. Even elementary and middle school-age
children can use GeoTutor due to its completely mouse-driven
interface. Just click anywhere on a map to learn more
about it.
.
Multiple maps provide access to political, topographical and
ethnic information, climate and more. Also includes
information on (and a flag for) every country!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
9 Ball Challenge
dosgfx\9balldos.16
11,15,9,0,2
dosgfx\9balldos.16
11,15,9,0,2
9 Ball Challenge isn't really a pool game, but it does
include pool balls--all in a square grid.
.
Your goal is to get the highest score possible by picking
the right balls.  The trick is that every ball you pick
turns off every other ball along the diagonals.
.
9 Ball Challenge has two modes "tournament" and "challenge."
Tournament generates a new, random grid of balls, while
challenge loads a previously-created grid.
.
When you're sure you've scored the most you can possibly
score, print your grid. Then compare it against your
spouses'...if you dare!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Math Knowledge Series: Algebra
dosgfx\math103.16
14,15,12,0,7
dosgfx\math103.16
14,15,12,0,7
One of 16 programs from the Math Knowledge Series, Algebra
can help you or your child improve your algebra skills or
prepare for that next big test!
.
A no-nonsense education program, here are just a few of
Algebra's features:
* An Auto-grading system.
* Coaching through every step of solving a problem.
* A drill and practice section.
* A context-sensitive Help system.
.
Get it today and be an algebra whiz tomorrow!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Nucleon VGA
dosgfx\nucleon.256
20,255,25,0,72
dosgfx\nucleon.16
14,15,11,0,10
The threat of nuclear meltdown can be such an inconvenience.
.
Nucleon places you in the middle of a nuclear crisis! And
as a power-plant employee, you must don your best radiation
suit and enter the reactor core to deal with unstable fuel
cells, problem employees, and the threat of total meltdown!
.
Your job is to clear all the fuel cells from the reactor core
in each level before time runs out! Be smart and act fast, or
you'll lose that next promotion...not to mention your life!
.
The DOS (CGA/EGA) version of Nucleon first appeared on issue
#69. This version updates the game for VGA! And the Windows
version appears on Windows #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
CryptoQuad
dosgfx\cquad.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\cquad.16
11,15,10,0,1
Part word game and part puzzle game, you'll be addicted to
and mystified by the game called CryptoQuad.
.
You must complete a square of letters by dragging "pieces"
into proper position on the square. Each piece has two
letters of the alphabet on it. Once in place, the squares
must spell words which match clues that correspond to all the
horizontal and vertical "words" of the square.
.
CryptoQuad takes a while to figure out, but you'll have lots
of fun in the meantime!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\103art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\103art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Summer theme. You'll get 14 terrific
images (10 B&W and 4 color), including float, camp, girl,
fish, lemonade, cool guy, sand castle, and sun.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
104
.
.
6
VGA graphics, 1MB of RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Story Teller
dosgfx\storytel.16
13,14,3,15,8
dosgfx\storytel.16
13,14,3,15,8
Your entire family will enjoy the hilarious and often
outrageous stories that Story Teller creates using your
nouns, verbs and more.
.
Simply select one of Story Teller's stories as a starting
point, then type in a noun, verb, adjective or adverb when
prompted to do so. The resulting story may be saved or
printed, if desired, but the real fun begins when you read it
aloud.
.
Story Teller can be a great ice-breaker at family reunions,
parties and friendly get-togethers. And it's so easy to use,
even your kids can use and enjoy it.
.
Story Teller also appears on issue #87 and #92 with different
stories.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
Trivia Now is a fun question and answer game that you can
play alone or against up to three of your friends.
.
At the start of each game you can select the number of
players, the trivia topic, and the length of the game. A
regularly appearing feature, this installment includes three
new trivia topics--presidents, black history and pot luck.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Math Knowledge Series: Geometry
dosgfx\math104.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\math104.16
7,15,8,0,4
One of 16 programs from the Math Knowledge Series, Geometry
can help you or your child improve your geometry skills or
prepare for that next big test!
.
A no-nonsense education program, here are just a few of
Geometry's features:
* An Auto-grading system.
* Coaching through every step of solving a problem.
* A drill and practice section.
* A context-sensitive Help system.
.
Get it today and be a geometry whiz tomorrow!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Paragon
dosgfx\d104pgon.256
243,255,244,0,245
dosgfx\d104pgon.16
7,15,8,0,9
First published on issue #93, this version of Paragon
features 25 all-new mazes for Paragon fans!
.
You'll need quick reflexes and a quicker mind to successfully
bounce a ball through Paragon's challenging mazes, collecting
goodies along the way.
.
Each brick maze is filled with candy and goodies that you
must collect before you can move to the next level. And to
collect it, you must bounce a ball within the maze, avoiding
traps and pools of acid. Luckily, each maze also contains
strategically placed rails, along which your ball will slide
until you bounce it free.
.
Tricky to master and addictive to play, Paragon is fun for
young and young at heart alike! You'll also enjoy the
detailed VGA graphics and cool sound effects.
.
And don't forget that issue #93 contains 25-more Paragon
mazes to drive you crazy!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Stamp Pad
dosgfx\stampad.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\stampad.16
11,15,2,0,9
Stamp Pad lets your kids (or big kids like you) "stamp"
pictures all over the screen. It's fun, artistic, and
downright therapeutic!
.
Use one of a large number of stamps that come with Stamp Pad
or create your own. Load one of a bunch of scenic backgrounds
also provided, then stamp away.
.
A whole toolbar full of options let you paint or scribble on
the picture. And if you end up with a masterpiece, you can
save it to disk for posterity or more stamping later.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\104art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\104art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art has a Nautical theme. You'll get 20 terrific
B&W and color images, including anchor, boat, coast, flag,
compass, diver, sea monster, captain, and light house.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
105
.
.
6
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
Place Ball
dosgfx\d105pall.256
243,255,244,0,245
dosgfx\d105pall.16
7,15,8,0,9
Place Ball is a great American institution, as immortalized
in the famous lines: "Place Ball, hot dogs, apple pie,
and..."  What was that?  It's baseball, not Place Ball,
that goes with apple pie and the rest?  Well, after the
recent strike, I think America is ready for a new national
pastime, and Place Ball may just fill the bill. Place Ball
last appeared on issue 94, and it's back now with a whole
new set of challenging levels.
.
In Place Ball, you've got to choose which entry point to
release a ball in order to have it bounce over the "goodies"
and wind up in the sinkhole, without hitting a bomb or other
menace.  To complete a level, you must obliterate all the
sinkholes by putting balls in them.  Can you complete all the
levels we've provided?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
dosgfx\wordupvg.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\wordupvg.16
11,15,10,0,1
Normally, Word Up! offers you a chance to enhance your
vocabulary through our challenging word quizzes.  Normally,
we scour dictionaries, thesauri, and other compendia of
obscure, abstruse words to separate erudite intellectuals
from the plebeian hoi polloi.
.
But we don't feel like being normal this month, so now for
something completely different... Our Word Up! file for
this month is called Texas Talk (oops, that's "Tawk"!), and
it's designed to have y'all talkin' lahk a Texan!  Maybe we
in Shreveport feel bad about them drawing the state line at
a point that misses us by 20-odd miles, putting us in with
the Cajuns of "Looze-ee-ana" instead of the Texans, so
we're making it up by showing that we can be just as Texan
as those on the other side of that line!
.
Anyway, if you want to go back to the more pompous sort of
English spoken in places like Noo Yawk, this version of the
Word Up! program will still work with all of the word files
we've published on past issues, with the extensions .WUP
and .WRD, so you can gather them all together and give
yourself linguistic overload.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Resume Master Deluxe
dosgfx\resumdlx.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\resumdlx.16
7,15,8,0,1
If you're out of work, or unsatisfied with your present
job, you're probably interested in seeking employment.
There are a few essential things for job-seekers.  One is
a good suit to wear to interviews (unless you restrict
your job search to informal, jeans-and-T-shirt-style
companies).  We can't help you with that one.  However,
another essential item is your resume, where you present
potential employers with your qualifications and career
history.  This is your possible future boss's first
impression of you, so you want to make it just right.
Resume Maker Deluxe will help you, by presenting you with
prompts for all the information you'll want to include in
your resume, in any of several popular styles.  When
you're finished, it will print out the resume, ready to
copy and send out.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Winged Warrior
dosgfx\warrior.256
9,255,8,0,48
dosgfx\warrior.16
13,15,12,0,11
In the '70s radio comedy show "Chickenman," the hero was
referred to as the White Winged Warrior.  This program has
nothing whatsoever to do with that, but I thought it was
interesting to note, anyway.
.
Actually, in this program a Winged Warrior is the highest,
most exalted rank of knight in a chivalric society.
Unfortunately for would-be armored crusaders, the fictional
society in question has "endured" many decades of peace and
prosperity, limiting the opportunities of budding young
knights to earn high rank by showing their prowess in battle.
.
But an opportunity has just presented itself.  Evil aliens
have invaded, and it is now your job to defend the kingdom
against this threat.  If you succeed, you will help return
peace to the land (horrors!), but in the meantime you'll get
plenty of chances to exercise your battle skills.  It may be
the only chance you'll get in your lifetime to earn the
Winged Warrior rank, so go to it!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\105art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\105art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art is kid stuff: these are pictures of children.
You'll get 15 images in B&W and color.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Casablanca Font
comgfx\105font.16
7,15,8,0,4
comgfx\105font.16
7,15,8,0,4
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough fonts! And Casablanca will make a great addition to
your Windows TrueType font collection.
.
Requires Windows 3.1+.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
106
.
.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
FindMe! Plus 2.0
dosgfx\findme.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\findme.16
7,15,8,0,4
A long time ago we published a program called Big Blue File
Finder.  That was back when this publication was known as Big
Blue Disk.  When we published an improved version later, at a
time when this publication had been renamed to On Disk
Monthly, the program was rechristened FindMe! Plus.
.
Now, it's back again, with a major revamping to improve its
functionality and bring its user interface up to today's
standards.  This brings up the question of what to call it;
since an improved version of the C language is known as C++,
maybe this program should be FindMe! Plus Plus... however, we
decided to go the more conventional route and simply dub it
FindMe! Plus 2.0.
.
Whatever it's called, it will be useful to you as you try to
locate files you've saved somewhere on your hard disk, but
can't remember quite where.  Just type FMP filename, like
"FMP letter.txt", and FindMe! Plus will scan through your
directory structure to locate the file you're looking for.
You can type in a full name or a wildcard like "FMP *.DBF" to
locate any DBase files you have.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Pyramid Solitaire
dosgfx\pyramid.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\pyramid.16
7,15,8,0,4
Here's another challenging solitaire game from the author of
several other games we have published on past issues.  This
one is somewhat different from the others, in that instead
of building up tableaus of cards in a straight line, you're
trying to pull them off a triangular structure.  There are
strict rules about which cards you can take down, and you
can't get to the ones beyond them until you expose them by
removing other cards.  It's quite a challenge, but we're
sure our readers are up to it.
.
We published another implementation of Pyramid Solitaire, by
a different author, way back on issue #61, but this one is
the first VGA version of this game to appear in our
publication.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
Criss Cross is one of our recurring puzzle features.  Here's
a new set of Criss Cross puzzles for your solving pleasure.
.
Criss Cross is kind of like a crossword puzzle, except that
instead of figuring out what the words are from a list of
clues, you are told what all the words are.  What you are
not told is where each word goes on the grid.  So you have
to try to place them just right so that they interlock
correctly.  To win, you must get all of the words in place.
.
We will have more Criss Cross puzzles on future issues,
alternating with our other "puzzle drivers" like Word Up!,
Word Finder and Crypto Sleuth.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Math Knowledge: Equations
dosgfx\math106.16
14,15,12,0,7
dosgfx\math106.16
14,15,12,0,7
We're back with another installment in the Math Knowledge
Series.  Algebra and geometry appeared on previous issues,
so now for some equations.
.
This month's Math program is Equations 1.  It is one of
sixteen programs in The Math Knowledge Series.  The Math
Knowledge Series covers a range of curricula from junior
high school and high school through the first years of
college.
.
{The complete Math Knowledge Series is available in
Softdisk's Online Download Stores on the following Online
Services: Prodigy, jump word - _DownloadSuper_;
CompuServe, keyword - _Go SP_; and in the future on other
online services.  For more details of availability,
keywords and how to get to the Download Stores, please call
1-800-831-2694.}
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Speedy Auto Dialer
dosgfx\autodial.16
11,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\autodial.16
11,15,8,0,4
If you have trouble remembering phone numbers, or you're too
busy to spare the time to manually dial your calls (and keep
dialing them over and over when you get busy signals or are
playing "telephone tag" with people who are out most of the
time), this program will be helpful.
.
Speedy Auto Dialer will use your modem to dial your phone
calls.  You just pick up on the line when somebody answers.
You can store all your commonly dialed numbers, and just
keep trying them until you get through to the person you
want, without taking your hands off your computer's keyboard
and mouse.
.
This one's for you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Textwave
dosgfx\textwave.256
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\textwave.16
7,15,8,0,4
The Windows community is used to the concept of screen
savers, something they leave running when they're not
using their PC but have left it turned on. These programs
allegedly help preserve the health of your monitor by not
burning it in with one combination of characters.  Modern
monitors are probably sufficiently hardy as not to
require this, but screen savers have turned into a modern
form of self-expression, as people leave screen savers
running which express their personality artistically.
.
Now, we provide something like that for DOS users.
Unlike the Windows screen savers, it won't automatically
run when your session is inactive, but if you're heading
out to lunch or a coffee break, you can run Textwave from
the DOS prompt and create a show for anyone who happens by
your PC.  Textwave lets you type in a message for the
sake of anyone who sees it, whether it be "I'll be back in
a couple of minutes" or "Keep your hands OFF this
computer!"
.
Catch the wave!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
TrueType Fonts
comgfx\106font.16
7,15,8,0,4
comgfx\106font.16
7,15,8,0,4
This month, we have two fonts: Klayfelt and Sky Scraper.
.
File name: KLAY.TTF
.
Looking somewhat like clay written on a piece of felt, this
font should come in handy when you're fooling around with
your potter's wheel one day. Okay, so maybe that's not what
it looks like, but it's a rather usable font. Try it! And
if you want to know the real reason it's named Klayfelt,
ask the creator, Jim Kleefeld. (Another contributor, Eugen
Bolch, suggested that Jim must be of German descent
because Kleefeld translated into English means Cloverfield.
Eugen thinks that he tried to make the font look somewhat
like clover, a three leaf clover, or even a field of clover.
Why then the odd name of Klayfelt? Because this is as close
as you get to the German pronunciation of Kleefeld.)
.
.
File name: SKY.TTF
.
Sky Scraper is an art deco font reminiscent of New York in
the 20s and 30s.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\106art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\106art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk issues, this installment of PCX
format clip art is all in sport.  We've got 15 sports images
for you.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
107
.
.
7
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
5 1/4"HD or 3 1/2"HD drive,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
3
$PROGRAM
DOS Dupe
dosgfx\dosdupe.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\dosdupe.16
7,15,8,0,4
Format or copy dozens of disks at a time the easy way--with
DOS Dupe!  You'll love DOS Dupe's easy-to-use, menu-driven
interface. But even better, you'll love the way it makes
short work of a tedious task! DOS Dupe copies the contents
of any disk into memory, then lets you make an unlimited
number of duplicates. Plus, you can format double density
disks in your high density drive at the press of a button.
One of the handiest utilities you'll ever own, place DOS
Dupe in your path and you can access it from the DOS prompt
at any time!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Medical Bill Tracker
dosgfx\medbill.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\medbill.16
7,15,8,0,4
Now you can keep track of all your medical bills and
payments--watching your balance decrease all the while!
A text mode program, Medical Bill Tracker won't take up a
lot of space on your hard drive but it does simplify the
sometimes confusing task of tracking how much you owe and
who has paid what. Medical Bill Tracker will be
especially helpful to someone who visits the doctor
frequently or who has multiple insurance policies!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Football Companion '95
dosgfx\fball.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\fball.16
11,15,10,0,1
Football season is just around the corner and have we got a
treat for you!  Football Companion lets you stay on top of
NFL team standings at any point during the season. And the
only statistic you'll have to enter is the final game score
of every game played. Fortunately, Football Companion makes
this task easy by including the complete 1995-96 season
schedule!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
XFORTRESS
dosgfx\xfort.256
7,31,8,0,4
dosgfx\xfort.16
7,15,8,0,4
Sink your teeth into a cool game that will make your head
spin! XFortress adds a new twist to the old Tetris-style
strategy game by asking you to spin a cylinder 360-degrees
to collect incoming strands of "beads." Each time you make
a complete circle of beads they'll disappear, leaving room
for more. The game is over when you run out of room inside
the cylinder.  How long will you last in a game of
XFortress?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
You'll need a good memory, a keen mind and a lot of patience
to solve 30 new Crypto Sleuth puzzles--all quotations
dealing with work and the workplace! The concept is simple.
Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced with another,
resulting in nonsensical words and sentences. All you have
to do is replace the incorrect letters with the right ones.
It won't be easy, but we guarantee you'll have fun being a
Crypto Sleuth!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Hamster Font
comgfx\107font.16
7,15,8,0,4
comgfx\107font.16
7,15,8,0,4
File name: HAMSTER.TTF
.
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough fonts!  Hamster is a cute script-style font that
will add personality to your writing.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\107art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\107art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
This issue, we have a variety of images (15) including some
sketches of an old hound dog and old man Mort.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
108
.
.
5
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Home Inventory Manager
dosgfx\hims.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\hims.16
7,15,8,0,4
This simple, user-friendly database will help you keep track
of all household and personal items--including their value
and type of insurance coverage. An invaluable tool in times of
disaster, Home Inventory Manager is one program you should
definitely add to your software library. And to make
collecting lists of your possessions easier, you can make it a
family project! Just remember to keep a copy of the completed
database in another location. You can never be too careful.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Math Knowledge Series: Word Problems
dosgfx\math108.16
14,15,12,0,7
dosgfx\math108.16
14,15,12,0,7
One of 16 programs in The Math Knowledge Series,
Word Problems 1 is mainly a drill and practice program with a
built-in personal tutoring system, making it perfect for
students and adults alike! Previous issues of Softdisk PC have
included sections on algebra, geometry and equations.
.
Word Problems 1 covers the following: solving word problems by
using first degree equations, involving numbers, percents,
two-digit numbers, and integer division with a remainder.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Pako 2
dosgfx\pako2.256
29,255,31,0,41
dosgfx\pako2.16
13,15,14,0,10
If you enjoyed the addictive arcade game PacMan(tm), you'll
love Pako 2. The year is 2095 and strange new life forms have
begun to appear everywhere. Scientists have concluded that
these life forms are from outer space. They live very short
lives, but leave hundreds of eggs that will hatch. Nicknamed
Space-Pests, they can't be killed with ordinary pesticides.
That's why the Pako (you) were created--to seek and destroy
the food and eggs of the Space-Pest. Unfortunately, the Pako
isn't quite ready and it's up to you to test it through 250
mind-bending levels!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Mech Assault
dosgfx\mech.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\mech.16
7,15,8,0,4
You'll love driving a scout tank in Mech Assault, a terrific
new top-down-view, action game!
.
Your country is about to invade the evil Blue Empire. The only
way in is through the Auto-Warp Border. You control a scout
tank armed with one cannon and protected by five layers of
armor. The Border is comprised of 10 areas, each with five
levels. Good luck, you'll need it! They shoot back!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes three new puzzles by Marilynn Huret--
"Abort, Retry, or Fail", "Mixed Vegetables", and "Numbers".
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
109
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7
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
It's Elementary!
dosgfx\element.16
7,15,8,0,5
dosgfx\element.16
7,15,8,0,5
The easiest way to learn about the Periodic Table and the
elements, It's Elementary is an interactive Periodic Table.
Simply click the mouse on any element and the computer will
display the element's atomic number and weight, its symbol,
density, electron configuration, melting and boiling points,
oxidation states, and much more! It's Elementary also includes
a trivia game that makes learning--and studying--a lot of fun!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Strategic Command
dosgfx\scommand.256
27,15,29,0,231
dosgfx\scommand.16
13,14,9,0,3
A Risk(tm)-style strategy game, Strategic Command lets you
play against the computer or a friend. You can set handicaps
and build all kinds of stuff--like infantry, armor, cruisers,
battleships, and factories. Fun and engrossing, Strategic
Command also lets you choose one of two alternate scenarios--
World War II or Solar Wars.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Football Companion '95 2.0
dosgfx\fball2.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\fball2.16
11,15,10,0,1
Football Companion '95 helped football fans stay on top of NFL
team standings during the '95-'96 season. And the only
statistic users had to enter was the final score of every game
played. This update (2.0) fixed some things and added support
for playoff games and the Super Bowl. Look for yearly updates
to this popular program.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Phone2Words
dosgfx\phon2wrd.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\phon2wrd.16
7,15,8,0,4
Is there a word "hidden" in your telephone number? Would you
like to use a word in your home or business phone number?
Phone2Words makes easy work of either task!
.
Just type in a current phone number or a word you'd like to
use, and press OK. For example, the word "collect" results in
the number 2655328 (recognized in the U.S. as 1-800-COLLECT).
And once you've come up with a new number, you can call your
local phone company to find out if it's available in your
calling area!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sokoban
dosgfx\d109sban.256
243,255,244,0,245
dosgfx\d109sban.16
7,15,8,0,9
One of the most popular puzzle games ever published by
Softdisk, we've lost track of how many levels we've created!
All we know that you can't get enough of this crate-pushing
game! So don your hardhat for 15 all-new levels of Sokoban!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Kokolorum TrueType Font
comgfx\kokofont.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\kokofont.16
7,15,8,0,9
If you love fonts, this one deserves a home on your PC!
Kokolorum is a bold font with an oriental flare that could be
used on menus, invitations, newsletters, and much more.
.
There's just one catch. In order to use Kokolorum, you'll need
Windows or a program that uses TrueType fonts (see your
manuals).
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\109art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\109art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Add 10 handsome new clip art images to your graphics
collection today! You'll get a mix of western and fantasy
theme images, including saguaro, buffalo, pan, and days end.
All in PCX format for use in most art and desktop publishing
programs.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
110
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.
6
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Greeting Card
dosgfx\greeting.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\greeting.16
14,15,9,0,11
Send an electronic greeting card to all your computing friends
and relatives next Christmas. Complete with animating
graphics, music, and your own personalized message, your card
won't be forgotten! This year's animation files include a dog
snuggling in front of a cozy fireplace, and a little boy
eagerly opening presents. Plus, you get 2 non-animating,
full-screen PCX graphics featuring a snowman and Santa
himself! You can even create your own PCX graphics for use
with Greeting Card. Just put them in the Greeting Card
Directory on your hard drive.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
States, Capitals & More!
dosgfx\states.16
7,15,10,0,8
dosgfx\states.16
7,15,10,0,8
Which state has the largest population? What is the capital of
Indiana? Who are the Senators for Georgia? These and other
questions are in States, Capitals & More. Plus, various game
modules such as multiple choice, pointing, and naming games,
make learning about the U.S. both fun and interesting.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Code Breaker
dosgfx\codebrak.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\codebrak.16
7,15,8,0,4
Code Breaker is a computerized variation of the popular boxed
game Mastermind(tm). At the beginning of the game, the
computer will secretly put 4, 5, or 6 colored pegs (depending
on the skill level selected) in the slots hidden behind the
Code Breaker "shield." You have 10 turns in which to duplicate
the hidden pegs in both colors and positions. It might seem
easy, but it's not. It is, however, a lot of fun.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Supernova
dosgfx\nova.256
247,255,248,0,48
dosgfx\nova.16
14,15,9,0,10
Here's your chance to blast your way through 9 sectors of
space filled with kamikaze aliens, cloaked enemy ships,
laser-guided missiles, regenerating crystals, and
electromagnetically charged particles! Whew! Your goal? To
save the galaxy by destroying the nuclear-absorbing octahedral
crystals that have taken up residence around the sun. The odds
are stacked against you in Supernova. Do you have "the right
stuff?"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Finder 3.0
dosgfx\wf3.16
11,15,10,0,5
dosgfx\wf3.16
11,15,10,0,5
A regularly appearing feature, Word Finder provides word game
enthusiasts with never-ending fun. That's because every time
you play a new game, Word Finder generates a completely unique
puzzle! Use the mouse to circle words as you locate them and
keep an eye on the clock because each puzzle is timed!
.
This installment includes five new puzzle files--Birds, Starts
With "HE", The Supermarket, Television Shows II, and The O.J.
Trial.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\110art.16
12,14,11,0,6
dosgfx\110art.16
12,14,11,0,6
Add 8 handsome new clip art images to your graphics collection
today! You'll get a mix of dinosaurs and animals images,
including brontosaurus, turtle, worm, fish, and parrot. All in
PCX format for use in most art and desktop publishing
programs.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
111
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6
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Trivia Mania: Geography
dosgfx\trivgeog.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\trivgeog.16
7,15,8,0,1
Trivia Mania: Geography is a Trivial Pursuit(tm)-style game
that boasts 1,100 questions about World Geography. Up to four
players can play, answering multiple choice or true/false
questions. The first player to correctly answer one question
in each of five categories is the winner. Fun and entertaining
even when you play by yourself, you'll also love to play
against your family or friends!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
TeleCards
dosgfx\telecard.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\telecard.16
7,15,8,0,1
If you love to play cards, you've GOT to get TeleCards! Why?
Because you'll be able to play Cribbage, Crazy Eights, or Gin
Rummy against a friend via modem! Great for card players who
are stuck indoors during foul winter weather or who live too
far apart to visit regularly. Of course, you can also play
against your computer and have a lot of fun, too.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Virtual Fire
dosgfx\vfire.256
254,255,252,250,102
dosgfx\vfire.16
11,15,2,6,14
It's true that Virtual Fire doesn't really do anything, but it
SURE IS COOL! You use your mouse to create dazzling, and often
mesmerizing, pyrotechnics in thousands of colors on your
computer screen. And while it may not sound like much fun,
you'll probably end up playing with it for hours just like we
did.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Days Between Dates
dosgfx\days.16
11,15,10,0,5
dosgfx\days.16
11,15,10,0,5
Days Between Dates is a handy utility that lets you figure out
the number of days, weeks, months, years, hours, and minutes
between two dates. Determine exactly when that 90-day warranty
expires, how many days until your birthday, and much more. You
can even keep track of how many working hours are left before
that big project deadline!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
DOS Utility Pack #1
dosgfx\colors.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\colors.16
7,15,8,0,4
DOS Utility Pack #1 features three handy utilities that let
you change directories, and set your DOS screen colors. They
include CCD!, Colors!, and Border Patrol! Designed to improve
on the DOS commands you use every day at the C:\ prompt. You
definitely want to give these a try.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\111art.16
4,15,3,0,5
comgfx\111art.16
4,15,3,0,5
Add 9 handsome new clip art images to your graphics collection
today! You'll get a mix of Holiday theme images, including
helper, bow, holly, peace, Menorah, and reindeer. All in PCX
format for use in most art and desktop publishing programs.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
112
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.
6
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Trivia Mania: Entertainment
dosgfx\triventr.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\triventr.16
7,15,8,0,1
A Trivial Pursuit(tm)-style game, Trivia Mania includes 1,000
questions about music, television shows, and movies. Up to
four players can play against each other and the first player
to correctly answer one question in each of five categories is
the winner! A great game for you...and your whole family!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Namystic
dosgfx\namystic.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\namystic.16
11,15,10,0,1
What is a namystic? Back in the 20s they were quite popular
among the flapper set. They consist of a triangular
arrangement of letters A through Z with dots by each letter.
.
The puzzle-maker takes the name of a well-known person, place
or thing and draws a straight line from the first letter to
the second, the second to the third, the third to the fourth,
and so on. Then the polygons formed by these lines are filled
in. The shape created is the NAMYSTIC. The task of the solver
is to determine the name of the NAMYSTIC from just the shape
alone. Often the puzzle-maker will narrow it down a little by
giving a clue, such as Bad Actor Turned President.
.
Sound interesting? Hard? Well, try to solve the 10 we have
supplied or create others for friends to solve. We think
you'll like it.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
DOS Utility Pack #2
dosgfx\ddir.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\ddir.16
7,15,8,0,4
This command-line utility pack includes 3 very handy utilities
for copying and moving files, and listing directories: COPI,
MOVE1, and DDIR. Designed to improve the standard DOS commands
that you use every day at the C:\ prompt, you'll love what
these utilities can do for you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Polytris
dosgfx\polytris.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\polytris.16
7,15,8,0,1
An addictive Tetris(tm)-style game, Polytris is even more
challenging than its well-known predecessor. That's because it
features 29 kinds of blocks, bombs, weights, and water
balloons to impede your progress. How long can you keep
playing and how many points can you score? Trust us, this one
will keep you up past your bedtime and drive your spouse
crazy!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wise Guy Challenge
dosgfx\wguychal.256
3,204,12,255,225
dosgfx\wguychal.16
7,15,8,0,9
Take the Wise Guy Challenge along with two of Softdisk's
best--Dan Tobias and Fender Tucker (alias Knees Calhoun). How
many total points can you score in four different
challenges--Trivia, Word Squares, Math Problems, and Brain
Teasers? Can you beat Dan and Fender? Are you a wise guy? Take
our challenge and find out!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\112art.16
4,15,2,0,11
comgfx\112art.16
4,15,2,0,11
Add 15 handsome new clip art images to your graphics
collection today! You'll get an eclectic mix of space images,
including an alien, geek, flag, movie poster, UFO, and more.
All in PCX format for use in most art and desktop publishing
programs.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
113
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.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Family Medical History Manager
dosgfx\fmhm.256
7,15,8,191,249
dosgfx\fmhm.16
7,15,8,0,4
Family Medical History Manager is a simple, user-friendly
tool designed to let the average household or family keep
track of all medical situations and activities.  Family
Medical History Manager easily tracks illnesses, medications,
allergies, immunizations, visitations, and other important
family member information.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Ice Raider
dosgfx\iceraid.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\iceraid.16
7,15,8,0,4
Ice Raider is another great arcade/puzzle game. This time
you are the rightful heir to the Northern Kingdom. While
you were away, your father, the King died. The Evil Duke
has seized control and constructed an elaborate maze
around the castle. He has also dispatched his loyal forces
to guard the maze and prevent your return. Your quest is
to find the castle in the maze and to take back the throne
from the Evil Duke.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
Trivia Now, one of our most popular recurring features,
becomes a monthly "Just For Fun" department starting with
this issue. This installment of trivia files were created by
a Softdisk PC subscriber and include:  Science II, Holiday,
and World Geography.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyTile
dosgfx\polytile.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\polytile.16
7,15,8,0,9
Easy to learn but nearly impossible to master, PolyTile will
keep you glued to your computer well into the night. PolyTile
is a board game similar to the old "golf tee" peg-jumping
games we've all played. It even has the same object--to
remove all of the pieces except one from the board in the
fewest possible number of moves.  However, there's a
deceptively simple twist. All of the pieces are colored and
movement is governed by primary and secondary colors! Try it,
you'll like it, but we dare you to master PolyTile.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Back Issue Browser
comgfx\browser.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\browser.16
13,15,9,0,4
Periodically, Softdisk publishes an update to the Back Issue
Browser. This update includes files through Softdisk PC
issue #112 and Softdisk for Windows #16.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Whether you love crossword puzzles or you've never solved one
before, you'll appreciate how easy and fun it is to solve them
on your computer. No pencils. No paper. And mess from erasing
your mistakes. Super Crossword, one of our most popular
recurring features, becomes a monthly department with this
issue. This installment includes two new puzzles: Trios,
and "N" Thing.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\113art.16
9,15,6,0,4
comgfx\113art.16
9,15,6,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk. This
collection of PCX format images includes 17 images with an
animal theme. You'll get a bunny, hippo, lion, owl, bird,
elephant, mouse, jaguar, horse, and more.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your
program manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
114
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.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Family Vehicle Logbook
dosgfx\autolog.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\autolog.16
7,15,8,0,9
Keep up with the maintenance and repairs you have to make on
your family's fleet of automobiles, trucks, tractors, and
even boats with Family Vehicle Maintenance Logbook. Easy to
use, this simple database program includes fields for the
vehicle, date of repair, cost of repair, the repair shop
name/address, and a comment area for the type of repair. Sort
by various fields to "select" the records you want and see a
running balance of the repairs you've made. Great for the
shade-tree mechanic or anyone with several vehicles to
maintain.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Hangman
dosgfx\hangman.16
11,15,8,7,1
dosgfx\hangman.16
11,15,8,7,1
This computerized version of an old favorite is "Wheel of
Fortune" (tm) without Vanna White! And it's considerably more
blood-thirsty. Every time you guess a letter that isn't in
the puzzle, a person's body part is added to a gallows. When
the body is complete, he's hanged and the game is over. Solve
the word without hanging anyone and you win Hangman.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
All About Oscar
dosgfx\d124aaor.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d124aaor.16
7,15,8,0,9
This intriguing program is really two programs in one--a
database of information about the Academy Awards (tm), and a
trivia game! All About Oscar contains details on the awards
from 1927 to 1994, including Best Picture, Director, Actor,
Actress, and Supporting Actor and Actress. A fact page lets
you view winners year by year or search for a person, movie or
year. Once you've brushed up on the Oscars, test your
knowledge with the program's 1,300-question trivia game.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
CryptoQuad
dosgfx\cquad.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\cquad.16
11,15,10,0,1
If "wordplay" is your thing, you'll love CryptoQuad. You must
fill in the correct words for each quad-shaped puzzle. To do
this, you're provided with cryptic clues which are part
definition of the word and part wordplay on the word.
A recurring feature, this installment includes two new
CryptoQuad puzzles for your solving pleasure.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Poly-RC
dosgfx\polyrc.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\polyrc.16
7,15,8,0,9
Poly-RC is reminiscent of the old Tetris (tm) game but with
some creative variations. The object is to keep a container
from filling up with pieces. You remove pieces by rotating
the colors within a piece to form sequences of 3 or more
blocks of the same color horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally. There are also pieces that will help or hinder
your progress such as bombs, weights, and radii. This one is
sure to challenge even the best game players.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\114art.16
10,15,3,0,4
comgfx\114art.16
10,15,3,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk. This
collection of PCX format images includes 15 images with an
ancient Greece and Rome theme. You'll get a harp, Medusa,
goddess, Hercules, statue, column, vase, griffin, and more.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, Super Crossword makes
working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled The Master.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
A fun game for the whole family, Trivia Now is a easy-to-play
trivia game that pits you against the computer or against up
to three friends. Trivia Now is a regular feature on Softdisk
PC. This installment includes a new trivia file about People.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
115
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.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Bridge Baron
dosgfx\baron.16
7,15,8,0,1
dosgfx\baron.16
7,15,8,0,1
Bridge Baron is a fantastic implementation of the card game
Bridge. It contains dozens of options, including extensive
help and tutorials. Bridge Baron can be played in one of
three different modes: Single Hand, Rubber Bridge, and
Duplicate Bridge. You can save and edit deals to disk, and
there are also a number of preset Sheinwold Bridge Challenge
deals. Bridge masters, casual players, and new devotees will
all love Bridge Baron.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Home Refinancer II
dosgfx\hr2.16
13,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\hr2.16
13,15,10,0,1
How do you know whether or not you should refinance your
home? You plug a few figures into Home Refinancer II and it
will show you! You might find that refinancing will reduce
your monthly payment and save you thousands of dollars in
interest! If you're a home owner, it makes good "cents" to
add Home Refinancer II to your software library!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyMine
dosgfx\polymine.16
7,12,5,0,2
dosgfx\polymine.16
7,12,5,0,2
PolyMine is an addictive game where each decision or step
you take could spell disaster. The object of the game is to
find all the safe places in a mine field without stepping on
a mine. As you venture around the mind field, you will be
given clues as to where the mines lay. Simply click on a
block where you think there are no mines. If you are wrong
and step on a mine, the game is over. Otherwise, the game
will display the number of mines on the surrounding blocks as
a clue. You mark and unmark blocks with mines with the right
mouse button. If you successfully locate all the mines,
you'll continue playing on a new grid.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Interactive Stories
dosgfx\intstory.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\intstory.16
11,15,10,0,1
Interactive Stories is a storybook with a twist: YOU decide
the action and the outcome. At each decision point, you'll
face a set of choices, such as "jump off the cliff," "hold
your breath," and so forth. The storyline and consequences
unfold as you make your selections. A recurring feature, this
installment of Interactive Stories lets you rewrite two
stories penned by a couple of writers from the Professional
Writers' Forum: "Adventure in Hawaii" and "Murphy's Romance."
Interactive Stories is as entertaining as it is fun!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Ant Attack!
dosgfx\ant.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\ant.16
7,15,1,0,8
The ants are out to spoil your picnic in this cute little
arcade game! To protect your picnic baskets from being taken
over by the horde of marching ants, you have insecticide and
buckets of water for weapons. And you'll need to use your
bulldozer to clear a path through the huge ant hills. Are you
quick enough to save your lunch from an Ant Attack?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\115art.16
7,15,2,0,8
comgfx\115art.16
7,15,2,0,8
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, this installment of PCX
format graphics has a Sports theme and includes thirteen
16-color images, including Bowling Alley, Dart Board and
Football Player.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, Super Crossword makes
working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled No Marx For This
One.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
A fun game for the whole family, Trivia Now is a easy-to-play
trivia game that pits you against the computer or against up
to three friends. Trivia Now is a regular feature on Softdisk
PC. This installment includes a new trivia file about Sports.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
116
.
.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Datebook III
dosgfx\datebook.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\datebook.16
11,15,10,0,1
Datebook III is a personal information manager (PIM) designed
to help you keep on top of your busy schedule. Simply enter
your upcoming tasks, such as paying utility bills, attending
important meetings, or even setting your VCR to record a
favorite show, and Datebook III will make sure you don't
forget or miss them. Datebook III also lets you keep a
separate To-Do List of up to 25 items in due-date order.

This program is an update to Datebook published on issue #29
and Datebook II published on issue #50.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Only In Canada
dosgfx\canada.16
7,15,8,0,5
dosgfx\canada.16
7,15,8,0,5
The fun way to learn about America's neighbor to the north,
Only In Canada includes three engaging modes. Mode One is an
electronic map of Canada where users may click on provinces
to discover important facts or try to guess provinces,
capitals and major cities. Mode Two is a fact book with a
page for each province that shows its geographical location
and flag plus many interesting facts. Mode Three is a trivia
game with 500 questions. Great fun for folks who want to
learn more about Canada and for Canadians who want to test
their knowledge of their country.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sologico
dosgfx\sologico.16
8,14,4,15,7
dosgfx\sologico.16
8,14,4,15,7
Sologico is THE game for word lovers. Can you deduce each
five-letter word before time expires? After you enter each
guess, you are told which letters are in the correct place
and which letters are in the word but in the wrong place. But
watch out because you only get 10 guesses!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Paragon
dosgfx\d116pgon.256
243,255,244,0,245
dosgfx\d116pgon.16
7,15,8,0,9
You'll need quick reflexes and a quicker mind to successfully
bounce a ball through Paragon's challenging mazes, collecting
goodies along the way.
.
Each brick maze is filled with candy and goodies that you
must collect before you can move to the next level. And to
collect it, you must bounce a ball within the maze, avoiding
traps and pools of acid. Luckily, each maze also contains
strategically placed rails, along which your ball will slide
until you bounce it free.
.
Tricky to master and addictive to play, Paragon is fun for
young and young at heart alike! You'll also enjoy the
detailed VGA graphics and cool sound effects.
.
A very popular game, Paragon has been published on issues #93
and #104--all with completely different mazes.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Copy Cat
dosgfx\copycat.16
11,15,9,7,1
dosgfx\copycat.16
11,15,9,7,1
Copy Cat is a game of memory and concentration that's
reminiscent of the popular Simon (tm) game by Milton Bradley.
The main screen shows a series of buttons that the program
will light up in random sequence, playing a different musical
note for each button. The computer will take its turn, then
you'll take yours as you attempt to exactly duplicate the
series of buttons lit up by the computer. How many turns will
YOU last before you make a mistake? Copy Cat is great fun for
computer users of any age!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\116art.16
6,15,2,0,3
comgfx\116art.16
6,15,2,0,3
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, this installment of PCX
format graphics has a Far East/Business theme and includes
thirteen 16-color images, including a Samurai, Sumo Wrestler,
and a Japanese Helmet.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, Super Crossword makes
working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled Crossword #1.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
A fun game for the whole family, Trivia Now is a easy-to-play
trivia game that pits you against the computer or against up
to three friends. Trivia Now is a regular feature on Softdisk
PC. This installment includes a new trivia file about
Weather.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
117
.
.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Calculus
dosgfx\d117clus.256
243,255,244,0,245
dosgfx\d117clus.16
7,15,8,0,9
Calculus is a fun math game that's played on a Scrabble-style
board with number tiles instead of letter tiles. You compete
against the computer to "spell" high-scoring calculations,
which are made in groups of three tiles. Each time you place
a tile, it must make a legal calculation with two other
adjoining tiles. Place tiles that make calculations in
multiple directions for even higher scores! Don't worry.
Despite its name, Calculus only requires to you add,
subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, so game players of
all ages can play!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
dosgfx\wordupvg.16
11,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\wordupvg.16
11,15,10,0,1
If you like word games, you'll love to play Word-Up! Take
20-word quizzes in which you have to match each word to its
correct meaning. Each time you make a correct choice you get
to guess a letter in a mystery word. And the sooner you solve
the mystery word, the more points you'll score. If you're not
sure about the meaning of a word, you can view a "cheat
sentence" that contains the word and serves as a hint.

A regular feature on Softdisk PC, this installment of Word-Up
contains 60 new words.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Place Ball
dosgfx\d117pall.256
243,255,244,0,245
dosgfx\d117pall.16
7,15,8,0,9
The ultimate game for puzzle lovers, Place Ball is a maze
filled with flippers, bumpers, and bombs that's reminiscent
of a pinball game. Your job is to study the puzzle and
determine the correct entrance for up to five balls to
clear the maze. If you are successful, you proceed to the
next puzzle. This version of Place Ball contains 15 all-new
puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Typing Attack 3.1
dosgfx\ta31.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\ta31.16
7,15,8,0,9
Typing Attack is a fun game that improves your typing skills
at the same time! Rogue letters/words are attacking your city
from the air and your job is to shoot them down before they
reach the ground and take over. You shoot them by typing in
the correct letters and you only get 10 misses. And to make
it even more challenging, the letters/words will drop faster
and faster as the game progresses. Typing Attack even has a
typing test mode so you can keep track of your progress.

This version of Typing Attack updates the versions published
on issue #83.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyDol
dosgfx\polydol.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\polydol.16
7,15,8,0,9
PolyDol is an amazing puzzle game that resembles the Rubik's
Cube(tm) puzzle that was a huge hit back in the 1980s. The
object of PolyDol is to match the pieces on the board to a
given arrangement. You do this by shifting the pieces around
on the board vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. There's
just one catch--all of the pieces in a line will be shifted
together! PolyDol comes with loads of options, including
Undo, Redo, and an Editor to create your own puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\117art.16
5,15,2,0,6
comgfx\117art.16
5,15,2,0,6
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, this installment of PCX
format graphics has a 4th of July theme and includes fourteen
16-color images, including Firecracker, American Eagle, and
Barbecue Chef.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, Super Crossword makes
working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled By Another Name.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
A fun game for the whole family, Trivia Now is a easy-to-play
trivia game that pits you against the computer or against up
to three friends. Trivia Now is a regular feature on Softdisk
PC. This installment includes a new trivia file about U.S.
Geography.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
118
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Checkbook
dosgfx\checkbok.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\checkbok.16
7,15,8,0,9
Checkbook is an easy-to-use program that will help you
maintain your banking accounts and balance your finances.
Simply enter a beginning balance, enter each check you write,
mark off the checks when they clear, and let Checkbook do the
work for you. In addition to saving you hours of balancing
headaches, with Checkbook you'll know that your calculations
are correct. Checkbook also serves as a handy, searchable
record of transactions long ago placed in your filing cabinet.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Witches
dosgfx\witches.16
10,14,8,0,9
dosgfx\witches.16
10,14,8,0,9
You'll need a little luck and a lot of planning to win this
unpredictable puzzle game that boasts big Halloween-style
fun! Imagine that a yearly "magic dance" competition is held
in a witches' kitchen for the leadership of a witches' guild.
But this year, the chess board-like kitchen floor has been
jinxed. It's filled with mopeds, roller skates, magic boots,
broomsticks, and more. You must move a witch across the
kitchen floor to win the game, but every time you make a move
her mobility changes, creating a new set of rules! Witches is
as challenging as it is fun.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Story Teller 2.0
dosgfx\d130sory.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d130sory.16
11,15,7,0,8
Supply your own nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to
create whimsical and often bizarre stories from the story
templates provided with Story Teller. Fun for kids of all
ages, Story Teller helps teach the parts of speech as they
fill in the appropriate words. Story Teller also makes a
great party game!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Polybrid
dosgfx\polybrid.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\polybrid.16
7,15,8,0,9
Polybrid is a highly addictive Tetris(tm)-style game that
will give even the best strategy game players a real
challenge. Not only do you have to align the falling bricks
into rows, but you have to do it by color! And that's just
the beginning. Polybrid also incorporates bombs, weights, and
radiation into each game. This one's a must-have!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
dosgfx\criscros.16
9,15,10,0,1
Criss Cross is a simple-to-play but hard-to-master word game
that takes the crossword concept to an exciting new level!
There are no clues, just a list of words. Your job is to
place each word in the crossword-style grid until all the
words have been places and all the spaces have been filled.
Word length and intersecting letters are all the hints you
get!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross Maker
dosgfx\crismake.16
6,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\crismake.16
6,15,8,0,9
Use Criss Cross Maker to create new puzzles for Criss Cross
out of your own list of words for unlimited Criss Cross fun!

For a complete description of this addictive puzzle game, see
Criss Cross (also published on Softdisk PC issue #118).
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\118art.16
3,15,5,0,10
comgfx\118art.16
3,15,5,0,10
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, this installment of PCX
format graphics has a Back to School theme and includes
fifteen 16-color images, including a School Bus, Diploma, and
Teacher.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, Super Crossword makes
working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled Achoo.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
A fun game for the whole family, Trivia Now is a easy-to-play
trivia game that pits you against the computer or against up
to three friends. Trivia Now is a regular feature on Softdisk
PC. This installment includes two new trivia files: Star Trek
(Easy and Medium), and Bible (Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
119
.
.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive, DOS 3.3,
and 2.5 MB free on Hard Drive.
3
$PROGRAM
Football Companion '96 3.0
dosgfx\footbal3.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\footbal3.16
5,15,3,0,4
Football Companion 3.0 is an NFL schedule and score tracker
that will help you track your favorite teams through the NFL
season. As the season progresses, Football Companion also
makes its own predictions for upcoming games based on game
scores that you enter into the program. This version of
Football Companion includes new features and the complete
1996-97 NFL season schedule!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Tumble
dosgfx\tumble.256
8,15,6,0,12
dosgfx\tumble.16
8,15,6,0,12
Tumble is a great game that teaches youngsters (and the young
at heart) the concept of multiples. You are given a simple
equation to solve, then you must move to the answer on the
game board. But every step you take weakens the tile you move
onto AND all the multiples of the number on that tile. After
7 steps, the tile tumbles away completely! This means you
must plan carefully every move and watch where you step!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Elkinloor
dosgfx\elkinor.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\elkinor.16
12,15,3,0,11
Elkinloor is a wonderful graphic adventure game with a plot
to match--two races poised on the brink of war, a damsel in
distress, an enriched landscape to explore, and lots of ways
to gain fame and learn the way of Vol Terra.

Vol Terra is a land of opportunities. Your race is sacred;
you live in harmony with nature and your surroundings. The
humans are you enemies, but there have been no incidents of
treachery. Yet now someone or some thing has kidnapped the
Forest Princess and your race believes it to be the humans.
Unless you can find the princess in time, your tribe will
prepare for a mighty onslaught with the humans.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Area Codes
dosgfx\areacode.16
7,15,8,0,4
dosgfx\areacode.16
7,15,8,0,4
Area Codes puts worldwide area code information at your
fingertips. Quickly search by country, province/state, city,
country code, or even area code. You can even add cities/area
codes to the program to keep it up to date for years to come!
This is a terrific utility for anyone who makes/receives a
lot of calls!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
dosgfx\cryptcga.16
12,14,3,0,10
If you love to work those Cryptoquote (tm) puzzles in the
newspaper, you'll love Crypto Sleuth! Use your code-breaking
skills to decipher 50 famous quotations by substituting the
correct letters of the alphabet to the wrong ones displayed
by the program. Challenging and fun, Crypto Sleuth makes it
easy by automatically changing all instances of a wrong
letter when you enter the correct one.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\119art.16
4,15,8,0,6
comgfx\119art.16
4,15,8,0,6
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, this installment of PCX
format graphics has a Health/Miscellaneous theme and includes
fifteen 16-color images, including Brain, Skeletal Hand, and
Eye Exam.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, Super Crossword makes
working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes three new puzzles: Anagram, Civil War
and Animal Farm.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
A fun game for the whole family, Trivia Now is a easy-to-play
trivia game that pits you against the computer or against up
to three friends. Trivia Now is a regular feature on Softdisk
PC. This installment includes a new trivia file on Computers.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
120
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Political Plotter
dosgfx\d120pper.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d120pper.16
7,15,8,0,9
Find out once and for all exactly where you stand between the
political poles of the liberal left and the conservative
right by taking the Political Plotter quiz.
.
Political Plotter asks your opinion on a wide range of
domestic and foreign policy issues, then uses your responses
to chart where your beliefs fall in the political spectrum.
You've got the choice of taking a 60-, 40- or 20-question
survey. Will you land next to Newt, beside Congressman Helms,
or closer to the first lady?
.
Take the quiz and be shocked or delighted to see where you
end up. Then get your family and friends to take the quiz.
Just don't argue over the results!
.
This is a slight update to the version on issue #95, with some
revised questions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Terra Incognita
dosgfx\d120tica.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d120tica.16
7,15,8,0,9
Terra In Cognita is Latin for "Land Unknown" - but after
you've played this fun learning game for awhile, you will
know all the populated lands of the Earth!
.
You start by choosing one of six beautifully drawn maps of
the populated continents and then watch it get divided up into
squares and scrambled before your eyes. All you have to do is
switch the pieces around until the continent is put back
together correctly...
.
Easy? Well, you have only so much time to reassemble the map.
And if you manage to finish it, you get to try it all over
again with smaller pieces. Find out how far you go and see if
you can call yourself a master explorer!
.
NOTE: This game requires a mouse.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyAtom
dosgfx\d120ptom.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d120ptom.16
7,15,8,0,9
Scientists are just beginning to construct "designer
molecules" by moving individual atoms around. Poly Atom is a
fast-paced arcade game that lets you do the same thing!
.
You must build a molecule composed of atoms. As each atom
comes off the conveyor belt, you must link it to another atom
somewhere on the construction grid. Every atom has a certain
number of arms that can link it to other atoms; when all the
arms of a group of atoms are linked - you've completed a
molecule!
.
But where to link an atom isn't the only decision you have to
make in this game. As each atom comes off the conveyor belt
you can send it to the end of the line for later use, or even
trash it if you don't like it at all - but you have to decide
quickly since time is running out!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sell Your Home Kit
dosgfx\d120syhk.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d120syhk.16
7,15,8,0,9
Are you in the process of selling (or buying) a home? If so,
Sell Your Home Kit could be just the thing you need to get
yourself organized.
.
Designed by John J. Douglass, a Realtor in Clearwater
Michigan, Sell Your Home Kit is a series of templates which
can be printed out blank and filled in later, or filled in on
the computer and printed out nice and neatly.
.
The kit includes everything from describing your house for
purposes of appraisal to a lead paint diclosure form, an open
house sign-in sheet to a layout figures form and four
different contracts to handle the actual sale - Cash, Existing
Mortgage, New Mortgage and Land Contract. There are 11 forms
in all to help you sell your home or give you some insight
when buying.
.
Note: The forms should be legal in all states with no or
little modification.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Speedy Keyboard
dosgfx\d120skrd.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d120skrd.16
7,15,8,0,9
Are you a speed demon? Do you get impatient waiting for your
keyboard to repeat when you hold down a key to do a repetitve
task? Would you like to increase your firing rate in many DOS
games? If so, read on...
.
Speedy Keyboard is a little utility that sets the keyboard
repeat speed of your computer. You can set the repeat rate to
any one of seven different speeds from snail to lightning
fast. You can even put a command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file
so that every time you boot-up, your keyboard speed is
changed!
.
So what are you waiting for? Get Speedy and get going!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
In Pursuit of Greed Demo v1.00
comgfx\d120gred.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\d120gred.16
14,15,11,0,10
It is the year 15932. The Sengzhac empire has fallen into the
flames of decadence and insurrection, its noble houses crushed
and suffering in exile. Bloody tyrants and petty dictators who
consort with criminal clans to tighten their grip on their
rule have risen from the chaos. The galaxy has become a harsh
and cruel place, where murder and violence are considered no
more than amusements for the powerful.
.
The main source of entertainment, prestige, and ill-gotten
gains is a space borne gambling casino known as the Red
Hunter. Run by the infamous crime lord Arbiter, hunters and
various scum from all corners of the galaxy gather in hopes of
winning a Hunt -- in turn garnering wealth, fame, and favor in
the eyes of their overlords.
.
Everything is fair game -- people or possessions, it makes no
difference in the Hunt. If it's not nailed down, steal it. If
it gets in your way, destroy it. In the end, the weak will be
crushed, and the strong will reign triumphant.
.
You are a Hunter. You've got a gun. You know how to use it.
Let the games begin.
.
.
System Requirements
-------------------
In Pursuit of Greed has to be installed onto your hard drive
to run. It requires 26 Megs of free hard disk space. Other
system requirements include 486-33MHZ IBM-PC or 100%
compatible, 8MB RAM, Mouse driver, DOS 5.0 or better.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\120art.16
7,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\120art.16
7,15,8,0,9
The 10 color PCX images this month have a Halloween theme and
include a Black Cat, a haunted house and a witch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
This month we bring you three new puzzles - Cheers, Mystery
and Watson.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
This month we give you the Bar Exam (easy and hard) and a
potluck quiz (medium).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
121
.
.
8
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Letteritis
dosgfx\d121ltis.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d121ltis.16
7,15,8,0,9
The main character in this adventure, Victor Vunsing,
discovers he has the mysterious Letteritis disease. A person
suffering from Letteritis constantly sees letters flying
around him all the time. The only way to cure the disease is
to make 3, 4, or 5 letter words out of the floating letters.
Although they say the Letteritis disease is not contagious,
you might keep your distance as you help Victor with his
spelling problem.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
ZIP Code
dosgfx\d121zces.256
226,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d121zces.16
7,15,8,0,9
Look up zip codes for thousands of U.S. cities at the click of
a mouse! Simply enter a city to look up a zip code or enter a
zip code to look up a city. ZIP Code contains over 48,000 zip
codes and thousands of cities, so you'll find it to be quite
handy . . . and a lot faster than placing a call to your local
post office. Run ZIP Code today, and use it to look up a zip
code you can't quite decode tomorrow!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyOff
dosgfx\d121poff.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d121poff.16
7,15,8,0,9
PolyOff is a terrific new puzzle game by S.T. Han that makes
turning off all the lights in 12 rooms the ultimate challenge!
Start in any one of the game's 12 rooms, then pick a light and
throw the switch. All the "on" lights will turn off and all
the "off" lights will turn on. If you make a mistake, you
choose the Undo option and try again. If you can't turn out
all of the lights even after burning the midnight oil, press a
key and your computer will show you the solution so you can
finally take a well deserved nap.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sokoban
dosgfx\d121sban.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d121sban.16
7,15,8,0,9
You're stuck in a 15-level warehouse and the only way out is
to satisfy your boss by pushing all the crates into the places
he wants them. Using your bulldozer you must push the crates
into the loading zones by quitting time. But push carefully!
There are no handles on any of these crates so you can pull
them back. Sokoban may sound simple, but it's definitely not,
and every new level is tougher to solve than the last!
.
Note: The 15 Sokoban levels on this issue were also published
on Softdisk for Windows issue #21.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
TimePal
dosgfx\d121tpal.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d121tpal.16
7,15,8,0,9
Find out the current time and date at the press of a key!
TimePal is a handy new memory resident utility that will place
a date/time bar in the upper right corner of your screen while
you're running any DOS text mode program or when at the DOS
prompt. Simply press CTRL + LEFT SHIFT to view the bar and
the ESC to make the bar disappear and go back to work. TimePal
is great for those times when a clock or calendar simply
aren't available!
.
Note: TimePal does not work with DOS Edit.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
dosgfx\d121cart.16
10,15,9,0,8
dosgfx\d121cart.16
10,15,9,0,8
The 13 miscellaneous color PCX images this month range from a
hockey goalie to a turkey, a park bench to an Indian chief and
a handicap sign to a simple "Thank you".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
This month we bring you three new puzzles - Black & Blue,
Puzzle Types, and Zodiac.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
This month we give you the Vocabulary (easy, medium, and
hard).
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
122
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Greeting Card
dosgfx\d122gcrd.256
9,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\d122gcrd.16
14,15,8,0,9
Send electronic greeting cards to all your computing friends
and relatives this Christmas! Complete with animating
graphics, music, and your own personalized message, your card
won't be forgotten!
.
Start by choosing any of the various PCX images or one of our
supplied animating images as the base of the card. Next choose
some music to be played that will be heard by recipients who
have sound cards. Type in your holiday greeting, and finally,
save your card and send it to your PC-owning friend!
.
This year's animating cards are a bouncing snowman and a
puppet on a stage. The static cards are a scenic winter
mountain view and a sign pointing the way to the North Pole.
.
The CD-ROM version contains some extra cards that have been
published on past issues or our online stores-- a mouse
sleeping next to a birthday cake; a monkey dancing on a stage;
a dog sleeping next to fireplace; a Christmas tree; toy
soldiers; a boy opening presents; some doves cuddling;
and some cherubs.
.
Also, several popular Christmas songs have been included.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Hairy Bug
dosgfx\d122hbug.256
20,15,25,0,55
dosgfx\d122hbug.16
7,15,8,0,9
Hairy Bug is a cute little ball of hair who dances and plays
simple tunes while teaching children ages 6-12 math basics.
.
Hairy Bug has created four games to teach math basics: Up and
Down the Stairs, which teaches the multiples of a number;
Multiplication Tables, which presents the rote tables in a fun
way; Math Lane, which quizzes the child on the four basic
operations and Cards Adventure, which is a set of falling
flash cards that must be dropped into the correct slot.
.
Hairy Bug has a tracking feature that pays attention to how
long the child is taking to answer the problems. It offers a
hint when needed and chooses random problems based on the
child's weak areas. Plus, Hairy Bugs celebrates every right
answer with a happy tune.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Finder 3.1
dosgfx\d122wfer.256
92,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d122wfer.16
14,15,8,0,9
A regularly appearing feature, Word Finder provides word game
enthusiasts with never-ending fun. That's because Word Finder
generates a completely unique puzzle every time you play a new
game! Use the mouse to circle words as you locate them and
keep an eye on the clock because each puzzle is timed!
.
Word Finder has three levels of difficulty to challenge even
the most dedicated finder. But don't worry, there are also
cheat keys for those times when you just can't find the last
word. Plus, you can print out the puzzles or turn the timer
off.
.
This installment includes six new puzzle files - Christmas,
Crayons, In the Cards, Presidents, Vice-Presidents,
and V. C. Andrews.
.
The CD-ROM version contains 20 additional puzzle files from
past issues that have been updated.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyPeg
dosgfx\d122ppeg.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d122ppeg.16
7,15,8,0,9
PolyPeg is a computerized version of the classic peg-jumping
game. To play, select from any one of 20 different boards--10
with square grids and 10 with hexagonal grids. Or if that's
not enough variety for you, you can even design your own
boards!
.
Unique features of PolyPeg include an Undo option, to recover
from mistakes, and a Search Solution option when you can't
seem to find the solution. Also, a save option lets you return
to the game when you have more time.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PC Sherlock
dosgfx\d122pcsk.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d122pcsk.16
7,15,8,0,9
"Watson! I need you!" That's what Sherlock Holmes might say if
you can come up with a code that he can't break in our version
of the classic logic game Bulls and Cows.
.
Using deductive logic, you attempt to break a numerical code
of 3, 4 or 5 numbers before Sherlock Holmes breaks yours. When
you make a guess, you are told how many of your digits are in
the right place, and how many are in the secret code but in
the wrong place. But hurry, Sherlock Holmes is breaking YOUR
code at the same time!
.
If you aren't ready to challenge the master, you can practice
by yourself. PC Sherlock provides a very thorough tutorial of
the deductive logic process needed to succeed at the game and
gives you the tools to beat the master--Sherlock Holmes.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Alien Rampage Demo v1.00
comgfx\d122ramp.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\d122ramp.16
14,15,9,0,11
Your name is Krupok---intergalactic weapons smuggler.
Unfortunately, you've crash-landed on a harsh alien planet
teeming with deadly inhabitants. Fortunately, your cargo makes
you just as deadly---a full load of assault weapons, just the
tools you need to survive long enough to repair your ship and
leave this festering rock. The alternative isn't an option.
.
ALIEN RAMPAGE is a side-scrolling arcade game featuring
beautiful multiple-parallax backgrounds, large, detailed
graphics, and bloody death sequences. (Violence can be turned
off.) This version has 4 weapons and 7 levels including 1 mean
boss to beat! Needs a 486 DX/66, 11 meg hard drive space.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w025cart.16
9,14,6,15,3
comgfx\w025cart.16
9,14,6,15,3
This month we provide 15 color PCX images that will add a
little holiday cheer to your documents. Images include a
sleigh, candles, Santa, trees, holly, a shepard, holiday
greetings and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
3 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak--- Rooster Cogburn, Christmas
Composer, and Christmas Songs.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files that have been run on the Windows issue--Nature
(Easy, Medium, and Hard) and Christmas (Medium).
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
123
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Fair Warning
dosgfx\d123fwng.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d123fwng.16
7,15,8,0,9
Never miss another event by installing Fair Warning on your PC
today!
.
Fair Warning is an amazing new, "smart" reminder program
designed to provide you with advanced warning of upcoming
events like birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and
appointments.
.
Sure, other reminder programs will alert you on the day of the
event, but Fair Warning will remind you up to 14 DAYS AHEAD!
Plus, Fair Warning has an easy-to-use interface that lets you
enter an event ONE time, then select a reminder frequency.
Choose from one time, annually, monthly, weekly, daily,
sub-weekly, or even a custom increment!
.
This one's a keeper for busy parents, retirees, students, and
more. Start giving yourself Fair Warning today!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rainbow Squares
dosgfx\d123rres.256
188,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d123rres.16
3,15,8,0,9
Hey, puzzle fans! Remember those plastic slide puzzles that we
all had as kids? Well, Rainbow Squares turns that simple game
concept into an addictive, adult-sized challenge.
.
As each game begins, the computer rearranges a grid of
numbered squares so that they're out of order. All you have to
do is move the numbered squares back into their original
positions in the fewest number of moves. Ha! Luckily,
color-coded tiles and mouse-sensitive directional buttons
provide a little relief. Yes, computers really do make some
things even better!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
All About The Grammys
dosgfx\d123aatg.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d123aatg.16
7,15,8,0,9
If you love music and trivia, you're going the love All About
the Grammys, the database/trivia game that gives you both for
the price of one!
.
All About the Grammys boasts a comprehensive database of
winners of the major categories since the awards first started,
including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the
Year, Best Male Vocalist, and Best Female Vocalist. And the
MTV Awards database includes Best Video, Male Video, Female
Video, Group Video, and New Video.
.
The All About the Grammys trivia game will remind you of
Trivial Pursuit (r) in that you have to correctly answer a
question from several different categories to win. Luckily,
YOU get to select the categories, because with over 1,100
questions, this trivia game is nearly endless!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyLink
dosgfx\d123plnk.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d123plnk.16
7,15,8,0,9
Immerse yourself in a new solitaire board game called PolyLink
that's as fun as it is challenging.
.
Your goal is deceptively simple--to place all of your game
pieces in holes on the board. However, the solution is
anything but! That's because there are all sorts of rules that
you have to follow to win.
.
For example, when you place a piece on the board, it must
match all adjacent pieces in color and/or pattern. But wait!
It gets even tougher... When you place a piece on the board,
it must match the same number of colors and patterns as the
number of pieces it will touch. In other words, to match
three adjacent pieces, the piece you place must exibit 2 of
the same colors and 1 of the same pattern or vice versa (2
patterns and 1 color). And so on....
.
Once you've mastered the basic game, you can adjust the
difficulty level by changing the shape of the board, the
number of holes, and the number of patterns! Try PolyLink
today and you'll be poly-addicted tomorrow!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Maverick
dosgfx\d123mick.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d123mick.16
7,15,8,0,9
Maverick is a unique rendition of the classic Minesweeper(tm)
game. In Maverick, you're a cow who just wants to make its
pasture a little safer to graze. So one day you set off on the
task of covering all the sinkholes in your pasture with lids.
As you plod across the pasture, you're given clues as to where
the sinkholes may be found. Signs will appear warning you of
how many sinkholes are located in the adjoining pasture areas.
It's your job to deduce which of the adjoining areas actually
contain sinkholes.
.
Maverick features four different sized pastures (small to
huge) with progressive levels of play in each. Movement is
based on the standard keyboard arrow keys.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Alien Rampage Demo v1.11
comgfx\d123ramp.256
247,255,239,0,183
comgfx\d123ramp.16
13,15,14,0,11
Your name is Krupok---intergalactic weapons smuggler.
Unfortunately, you've crash-landed on a harsh alien planet
teeming with deadly inhabitants. Fortunately, your cargo makes
you just as deadly---a full load of assault weapons, just the
tools you need to survive long enough to repair your ship and
leave this festering rock. The alternative isn't an option.
.
ALIEN RAMPAGE is a side-scrolling arcade game featuring
beautiful multiple-parallax backgrounds, large, detailed
graphics, and bloody death sequences. (Violence can be turned
off.) This version has 4 weapons and 7 levels including 1 mean
boss to beat! Needs a 486 DX/66, 11 meg hard drive space.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w026cart.16
9,14,4,0,10
comgfx\w026cart.16
9,14,4,0,10
This month we provide 12 color PCX images. Images include a
light switch, feet, a snowmobile, a sleigh, a mailbox, a
genie's lamp and more.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM and 3.5" issues only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak--- On Broadway and
TV Westerns.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files that have been run on the Windows issue--
Animal Terms (Easy, Medium, and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDPC
124
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Flower Garden Solitaire
dosgfx\d124fgen.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d124fgen.16
7,15,8,0,9
Also known as The Garden, Flower Garden is neither as easy to
win as it seems or as hard as you will think after you've
played it once. Flower Garden is played with six tableau piles
and four foundation piles. Each tableau pile is dealt six
cards face up forming the garden, and the remaining sixteen
cards are dealt face up to a reserve pile called the bouquet.
.
The object of the game is to fill up all four foundations,
leaving the tableau and reserve empty. Cards are played to the
tableau from either the reserve or other tableau piles in
descending order regardless of suit. Only the top card of a
tableau pile may be moved. The foundations are built in
ascending order, starting with each of the four aces.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Batch I/O
dosgfx\d124bhio.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d124bhio.16
7,15,8,0,9
Batch I/O is a program designed to allow you to add some
interesting Input/Output features to your DOS batch files. It
lets you add sound effects, colored and formatted text output
and keyboard or mouse input to your batch files. To use
Batch I/O, you just call it from your batch files with the
appropriate command line telling Batch I/O what to do. For
easiest use, put Batch I/O in a directory in your DOS Path,
so it can be called from anywhere.
.
Note: Prior knowledge of creating DOS batch files and their
syntax is required to fully utilize Batch I/O.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Frode
dosgfx\d124fode.256
20,255,23,0,8
dosgfx\d124fode.16
7,15,8,0,9
The year is 2027, Earth has been invaded by a strange alien
race named the Xchrymps. All of Earth's forces have been
brutally slaughtered by them. There is only one pilot left---
Frode. He quickly decides to run away from Earth to find a
more peaceful planet. But, he must escape from the evil
Xchrymps first. Will Frode survive all the dangers that await
him?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
All About Oscar
dosgfx\d124aaor.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d124aaor.16
7,15,8,0,9
This intriguing program is really two programs in one--a
database of information about the Academy Awards (tm), and a
trivia game! All About Oscar contains details on the awards
from 1927 to 1995, including Best Picture, Director, Actor,
Actress, and Supporting Actor and Actress. A fact page lets
you view winners year by year or search for a person, movie or
year. Once you've brushed up on the Oscars, test your
knowledge with the program's 1,300-question trivia game.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Columns
dosgfx\d124cmns.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d124cmns.16
7,15,8,0,9
Columns is a handy utility that takes large text files with
"wide" paragraphs and turns them into easy-to-read documents.
Columns accomplishes this by restructuring the text files into
the 2 or 3 column format seen in most dictionaries. There's
also options to add headers, footers, and page numbers to your
documents.
.
As with most utilities, Columns is designed to be placed in a
utility directory in your PATH so that it may be accessed from
anywhere on your system. Once Columns is placed in a "PATH"
directory, to reformat a file, you simply go to the directory
where the desired file resides and type "COLUMNS" and press
Enter. Next, fill in the information about the file and
Columns will send the formatted output to a new file or
printer.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Quake Demo v1.06
comgfx\quake.256
41,254,36,0,78
comgfx\quake.16
14,15,9,0,11
Possibly the most anticipated game in computer game history,
Quake is the successor to Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. This
version of Quake contains the first of the four episodes in
the full game. It runs under DOS and Windows 95, and under
Windows 95 Quake has full Internet support. The concept is
simple---run around military bases and blast enemy mutants to
bits! With an Internet or modem connection, you can blast
your "friends" to bits!
.
Quake has pretty steep system requirements, and
requires a fast 486 or Pentium system with 8 Megabytes of
RAM to work properly. You must install Quake to your hard
drive to run it.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w027cart.16
12,15,2,0,3
comgfx\w027cart.16
12,15,2,0,3
This issue we provide a variety of Valentine's Day and music
clip art. Images include a love letter, violin player,
unlocking heart, conductor, man singing, Valentine's heart,
piano playing, silly cupid, and others.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak---On The Go and Rhyme Time.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files that have been run on the Windows issue--
Hitchcockiana (Easy, Medium, and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
125
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Blaze VGA
dosgfx\d125baze.256
247,255,248,0,249
dosgfx\d125baze.16
7,15,8,0,9
An historical building has been invaded by devilish flames
intent on burning the structure to the ground. The only
weapons against the colorful conflagrations are the water
formations falling through the building's busted skylight.
.
Your job is to extinguish all the flames by "guiding" the
water droplets. Work fast! Before you know it, things might
get too hot to handle!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rebus Match
dosgfx\d125rmch.256
210,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d125rmch.16
7,15,8,0,9
Rebus Match is a fun puzzle game that improves your memory
and expands your mind. Turn over tiles a pair at a time,
looking for matching tiles. When you turn over two matching
tiles, they'll disappear, revealing a portion of the visual
(or rebus) puzzle underneath. When you've successfully
removed enough of the tiles to solve the puzzle, select the
"solve it" button and type in your answer.
.
Rebus Match isn't just for adults! Your kids will enjoy
matching up tiles of ordinary items like sailboats and
umbrellas even if they can't solve the rebus.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Reminder Pad
dosgfx\d125rpad.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d125rpad.16
7,15,8,0,9
Tired of using scraps of paper to store your important, and
often spur of the moment, ideas or notes? Then give
Reminder Pad a try! Reminder Pad is an easy-to-use, pop-up
note program that's perfect for jotting down nearly anything
from personal reminders to phone numbers. And since
Reminder Pad's a TSR, you'll have instant access to it from
within most DOS text-mode programs as well as the command
line.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
King Albert Solitaire
dosgfx\d125kart.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d125kart.16
7,15,8,0,9
A conventional building game, King Albert can sometimes be
difficult to best. If you can't clear a tableau pile quickly,
the game can end after only several moves. King Albert is
played with nine "tableau" piles and four "foundation" piles.
One card is dealt face up to the first tableau pile, two to
the second, three to the third and so on until the ninth pile
which is dealt nine cards face up. The remaining seven cards
are dealt face up to a "reserve" pile.
.
The object of the game is to fill up all four foundations,
leaving the tableau and reserve empty. Cards are played to
the tableau from either the reserve or other tableau piles
in descending order by alternating color. Only the top card of
a tableau pile may be moved. The foundations are built in
ascending order by suit, starting with each of the four aces.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Mozaik
dosgfx\d125maik.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d125maik.16
7,15,8,0,9
It'll take a keen mind and a sharp eye to beat the computer
at a game of Mozaik. As the name "Mozaik" implies, the object
of the game is to inlay small squares of colored stone on the
gameboard to form designs. The trick is to only form your
designs and not any of the computer's designs. So, study the
board hard. Should your next play be a move to place you a
step closer to making one of your designs or a countermove to
spoil the computer's aggressive advance?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Warcraft II Demo v1.20elc
comgfx\warcii.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\warcii.16
13,15,12,0,8
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness takes the continuing saga of
Azeroth to the next level as the battle rages on over land,
sea, and air. Using new weapons of war, including Dragons,
Battleships, Elven Archers, Zepplins, Death Knights and
Juggernauts, both Humans and Orcs must use combined-arms
tactics in an effort to become the true rulers of Azeroth.
.
This shareware demo version of Warcraft II contains six
playable levels that give you a taste of the exciting action
of the full game. Warcraft II has received the PC Gamer 1995
Game of the Year award and the C|NET award for best online
game. See Blizzard Entertainment's home page at
http://www.blizzard.com for ordering and other information
about this great game.
.
System Requirements
 * 486/33 or better CPU
 * 8MB RAM
 * MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
 * VESA 1.2 compatible SVGA video card
 * Microsoft compatible mouse
 * Hard Disk (14MB free)
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w028cart.16
9,14,8,15,12
comgfx\w028cart.16
9,14,8,15,12
This issue we provide a variety of St. Patrick's Day and
miscellaneous clip art. Images include a Leprechaun,
little pot 'o gold, treasure, pear, sword in a stone,
wooden bucket, big pot 'o gold, medieval cross, shamrock,
mug o' ale, horseshoe, wagon wheel, water can, golden torch,
and lucky briefcase.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak---Colorful People and
Camelot.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files that have been run on the Windows issue--
Anatomy (Easy, Medium, and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
126
.
.
10
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Presidential Primer
dosgfx\d126pper.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d126pper.16
7,15,8,0,9
Presidential Primer is an educational and trivia game about
U.S. Presidents. You have the choice of playing a trivia
game, which includes over 650 questions about Presidents,
Vice Presidents and their wives, or moving to the fact sheets
that contain information on each president. You may scroll
throughout the fact sheets page by page or search for key
information.
.
In the boardgame, up to four players try to answer true and
false or multiple choice questions. The first player to
correctly answer one question in each of the five categories
is the winner. Players may customize the game to meet their
needs by toggling sound on or off, choosing the categories
(or allowing the computer to randomly choose categories) and
add their names to the screen. Presidential Primer features
high quality VGA graphics, Sound Blaster support, mouse
support and on-line instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Quadrade
dosgfx\d126qade.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d126qade.16
7,15,8,0,9
Quadrade is a classic word game that the entire family will
enjoy. You compete against the clock to form 5-letter words
on a 5x5 interlocking puzzle board. The letters you place on
the gameboard have to form words across as well as down.
Think quick, though. The faster you complete a board, the
higher your score will be.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
RulerPal
dosgfx\d126rpal.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d126rpal.16
7,15,8,0,9
RulerPal is a handy TSR ruler bar that you can pop up in most
text-mode programs. It's perfect for those occasions when you
need to line up some text or see how far a paragraph is tabbed
over. RulerPal's also compact and flexible. It only takes up
7K of conventional memory while not in use and it can be
scrolled up and down the entire text screen. So, if you're
favorite text-mode editor lacks a ruler bar or it's not as
flexible as you would like, then XRuler's for you.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Vor Terra
dosgfx\d126vtra.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d126vtra.16
7,15,8,0,9
Vor Terra is a wonderful graphic adventure game with a quest
that spans virtually a whole continent. Since the recent and
mysterious death of Vor Terra's benevolent King Meldiron, the
realm has turned into a wasteland of chaos desperately in
need of a new ruler. Plague and disease sweep the land like
brush fire. Thieves plague the cities. Strange creatures feast
upon and terrorize the loyal and kind people of the realm. But
admist the chaos, there is a prophecy---the fabled Rainbow
Egg. It is written that whoever finds the Rainbow Egg will
gain the power to restore peace to the land and become its new
ruler. With this knowledge you set off on your long and
perilous quest in search of hints to the existence of the
Rainbow Egg. You travel the vast land searching its many
cities, villages, and wilderness, determined not to leave any
tombstone unturned, any chest unopened, or any villager not
questioned until Vor Terra is once again a flourishing nation.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross
dosgfx\d126crss.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d126crss.16
7,15,8,0,9
If you like word games or crosswords, you'll love Criss Cross!
You must place a list of words into a crossword-style puzzle.
The blanks are not numbered. There are no clues. Your only
hints are the number of letters in each word and the way the
blanks intersect each other. That's why we call it Criss Cross.
Sound challenging? It is.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross Maker
dosgfx\crismake.16
6,15,8,0,9
dosgfx\crismake.16
6,15,8,0,9
Ever want to make your own Criss Cross puzzles that would work
with Softdisk's Criss Cross program? Well now you can! All you
have to do is load a list of words, tell the Maker how large
you want the puzzle grid to be, and let it do the rest.
Perfect for parents and teachers who have kids old enough to
solve Criss Cross puzzles!
.
This month we've included over 20 new word lists for unlimited
Criss Cross fun!
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM and 3.5" disk issues only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
NeoPaint Demo v3.2
dosgfx\neopaint.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\neopaint.16
13,15,7,0,8
Simply one of the best paint programs you'll find. NeoPaint
continues to receive rave reviews from numerous publications,
and has quickly become one of the most popular DOS paint
programs in the world. It's a full featured computer art
studio for DOS that's easy to use, powerful and affordable.
Simple enough to be used by children, yet with many incredible
features normally found only in expensive high-end image
editing/paint systems. If you are ready to unleash your
creativity, but have been put off by the high price and
hardware requirements of other graphic programs, then NeoPaint
is for you!
.
Powerful illustration features include: support for popular
PCX, BMP, TIFF and GIF file formats; highlighter, water color,
oil, charcoal and crayon specialty brushes, edit multiple
on-screen images; cut, copy and paste between images; color
balance, brightness, contrast, color reduction and image
conversion controls; multilevel image-wide scrolling zoom;
rectangle, circle, polygon and freehand selection tools;
text fonts in multiple sizes and styles; fill/line pattern
editor; scale, crop, mount, invert, reverse, flip and rotate
in 1_ increments; multiple brush sizes; airbrush, smudge,
clone, blender, eraser, line, k-line, bezier line, rectangle,
rounded rectangle, quill  pen,ellipse/circle, polygon, grid
and 3D tools; flood, tile and gradient fills; works with
Hercules, EGA, VGA and Super VGA video cards; edits images in
grey scale, 2, 16, 256, 32000, 64000 and 16-million/24-bit
color modes; video resolutions up to 1024x768 depending on
video card; Drivers for 300+ printers.
.
This shareware demo of NeoPaint will allow you to test out the
program for 30 days. Visit NeoSoft's Web site at
"http://www.neosoftware.com/~neosft/" for complete ordering
information.
.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-------------------
.
To use NeoPaint you will need the following:
.
  * IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or 100% compatible computer. A
    286 or better CPU is recommended.
  * EGA, VGA, Super VGA, Hercules monochrome or
    compatible graphics card and monitor.
  * 640K minimum RAM
  * A hard disk
  * MS-DOS, PC-DOS 3.1 (or higher) or DR-DOS
  * Microsoft, Logitech or compatible pointing device
  * Printer (optional)
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w029cart.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\w029cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
This issue we provide a variety of clip art images, many with
an Easter theme. This issue's clip art include Easter bunnies,
Easter eggs, Easter basket, caliper, swan mother, a bell, and
a statue head.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
.
Note: 5 1/4" disk issue contains less images.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak---Heavenly Matters and
Roman Holiday.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files that have been run on the Windows issue--
Famous Firsts 1, 2, and 3 (Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
127
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
CryptoQuad
dosgfx\d127quad.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d127quad.16
11,15,2,0,8
CryptoQuad is an addictive puzzle game that's an intriguing
combination of anagrams and cryptic clues. You are given
enough tiles to make four words that form a square; each tile
has two letters on it. To help you in your task, each word has
a cryptic clue. If you can decipher the clue, the puzzle's a
snap! Otherwise, time will keep counting up and your score
will decrease!
.
Every level features larger and more challenging words!
.
Includes 2 new puzzles plus 4 puzzles from previous issues.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Pushup
dosgfx\d127psup.256
216,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d127psup.16
14,15,9,0,7
We dare you! Pit your brain against Pushup--a unique, new
strategy game that literally demands you to be pushy!
.
In Pushup, the playing field consists of stacks of tiles that
vary in height. Your goal is to move your tile to the
lower-right-hand corner of the playing field in as few moves
as possible. You'll have to plan ahead, because you can only
move your tile onto a stack that is one tile higher
(or lower) than the stack you're already on.
.
As you can see, one wrong move in Pushup can be disasterous.
And that's where the pushing comes in! You can push against
a stack to make its top tile fall onto a lower stack behind
it. Unfortunately, you can't undo this move and you can't
push a tile from a lower stack to a taller one. So push
carefully when you Pushup!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Easy Backup
dosgfx\d127ezbu.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d127ezbu.16
8,15,3,0,10
Easy Backup takes the chore out of backing up your important
files. Although we don't like to think about it, accidental
loss of files from your hard disk is an unpleasant fact of
life. A carelessly typed DEL command or a bad sector on your
hard disk could cost you valuable data. Easy Backup can be
run once a week, or even once a day, to provide a simple,
easy way to back up all your new or modified files.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyDrax
dosgfx\d127drax.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d127drax.16
7,15,8,0,9
Trying to obtain a high score in this latest Tetris(tm)-style
game by S. T. Han will literally send you to the doctor.
Instead of falling blocks, you're faced with an onslaught of
falling pills. Your task is to line up four pills of the same
color vertically, horizontally, or diagonally so they can be
removed from the screen. Once you start playing, you'll find
that a couple of hours of PolyDrax is just what the doctor
ordered!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Interactive Stories
dosgfx\d127isty.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d127isty.16
7,15,8,0,9
Have you ever read a story and found yourself saying time and
time again, "I would never have written it that way!"
Interactive Stories gives you the chance to control how the
story unfolds. You make the choices for what actions are taken
and, thus, determine how the tale ends. Great for anyone who
loves a funny story and a terrific program to run during
parties and get-togethers.
.
This installment of Interactive Stories features several new
romantic comedies by writers from the Professional Writers'
Forum: "Sleepless in Seattle" and "While You Were Sleeping".
.
We've also included a few stories from previous issues to keep
your library up-to-date.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Cylindrix Demo
comgfx\cylindrx.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\cylindrx.16
15,14,12,0,10
Cylindrix is a combat strategy game that takes place in a
true 3-D world. You fight to stay alive as you maneuver
your ship along the surface and in the air. You need to
charge your shields, tag pylons, and protect your radar base
all while trying to direct your wingmen. To make combat
increasingly more difficult and challenging each arena, or
Cylindrix, has many variables such as light quality, physics,
arena set up, and the competence of your opponents. One of
the most unique features of Cylindrix is the 3-D AI, an
advanced artificial intelligence that not only reacts to
circumstances, but maneuvers in three dimensional space and
takes directions from you, the team leader.
.
.
System Requirements for this demo:
.
 * 486/66 DX (SX chips will NOT work; math coprocessor
              is mandatory)
 * 8 MEG of RAM
 * 5 MEG hard drive space
 * 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\d127cart.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\d127cart.16
11,15,4,0,8
This month we provide a mixture of nautical, law enforcement,
and miscellaneous clipart. This issue's clip art include
ships, Vikings, fish, handguns, a gavel, prize ribbon,
handcuffs, a grenade, magnifying glass, a safe, a star's
chair, and a bomb.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak---Famous Ships and
On The High Seas.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month include Writing Test (Easy, Medium
and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
128
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Blackjack
dosgfx\d128bjck.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d128bjck.16
13,15,11,6,8
Welcome to the Softdisk Casino! Pull up a chair and buy some
chips to play cards. In America, you might call it Twenty-one;
the French know it as Vingt-et-un; and the English have been
heard to call it Van John; here the name of the game is
Blackjack. Games of this type have been traced back to as
early as the eleventh century, but Blackjack gained great
popularity in the early 1900s thanks to American soldiers. Now
you can enjoy this game right at your own computer!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Stating The Facts
dosgfx\d128sfct.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d128sfct.16
13,15,12,0,8
The fun and easy way to learn about the states. Includes three
modes. Mode one is an electronic map of the USA where users
may click on states to discover important facts or try to
guess states or state capitals. Mode two is a fact book that
has a page for each state detailing many interesting facts
such as the state bird, flower, and song. Mode three is a
trivia game with almost 500 questions.
.
In the trivia game, up to four players try to answer true and
false or multiple choice questions. The first player to
correctly answer one question in each of the five categories
is the winner. Players may customize the game to meet their
needs by toggling sound on or off, choosing the categories (or
allowing the computer to randomly choose categories) and add
their names to the screen. Stating The Facts features high
quality VGA graphics, Sound Blaster support, mouse support and
on-line instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fancy Dir
dosgfx\d128fdir.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d128fdir.16
6,15,8,0,5
Fancy Directory is program to replace the DOS "DIR" command.
It gives a list of directories, followed by a directory of
files.  The files are color coded by type: Executable programs
(EXE and COM) are in green. Batch files are in red. BASIC
programs are in light blue. Text files are in white. Picture
files like bitmaps (BMP extension) or GIF files are in dark
blue. Archived files are brown. Backup files, with extensions
such as BAK or OLD, are displayed in yellow. All other file
types are displayed in gray, the normal color for DOS output.
The directories and files are listed alphabetically. The
alphabetical listing is displayed in the normal way that
people read. That is, from left to right on a line and then
dropping down to the next line. Fancy directory also tells you
the number of directories and files found, and the amount of
free space left on the disk.
.
Fancy Directory accepts most of the same command line
parameters as DIR. If you run it with no command line
parameters, it gives all the subdirectories and files of the
current disk and directory. If you only want certain files
listed, you can specify a wild card search, such as *.EXE or
WP.* or FILE??.*. For example, typing "FDIR W*.EXE" would give
you a list of all EXE files with a base name starting with "W"
in the current directory. You can also specify a path, such as
A: or \DOS. For example, "FDIR \DOS" would give you a list of
all files in the DOS directory of your current drive.
Specifying \DOS\*.EXE would list only the files with an EXE
extension in the DOS directory. In short, Fancy Directory
behaves exactly as the DIR command does when you specify a
path or file parameter. If you are at all familiar with DIR,
you will have no trouble using Fancy Directory. However, you
will not need the / parameters of DIR. For example, you will
not need the /W parameter, because Fancy Directory
automatically lists files in the wide mode. You also will not
need the /P parameter, because Fancy Directory automatically
pauses when the screen is full until you press the space bar.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyKin
dosgfx\d128pkin.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d128pkin.16
7,15,8,0,9
PolyKin is Tetris(tm)-style action at its best. You're pitted
with the task of clearing a well of all the falling blocks
that are accumulating in it. As groups of blocks fall, you
must try to maneuver them around so that they drop on like
colors. PolyKin has the distinction that once a block in a
falling group makes "contact" in the well, the rest of the
blocks in the group separate and continue to fall. In addition
to the blocks, PolyKin also drops bombs, weights, and
radiation which may help or sometimes even hinder your
progress.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Paragon
dosgfx\d128prgn.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d128prgn.16
7,15,8,0,9
Paragon, one of the most addictive DOS games we've ever
published, is back- --with ALL-NEW LEVELS!
.
Now it's time to go back to the brick yard for 15 of the most
perilous mazes published to date.
.
First published on SDPC #93, and later on SDPC #104 and #116,
Paragon has perplexed subscribers with its many challenging
mazes. Each brick maze is filled with candy and other goodies
that you must collect before you can move to the next level.
And to collect it, you must bounce a ball within the maze,
avoiding traps and pools of acid. Luckily, each maze also
contains strategically placed wires, along which your ball
will slide until you bounce it free.
.
Tricky to master and addictive to play, you might consider
Paragon to be next level of pinball evolution.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rings of the Magi Demo v1.1
comgfx\rings.256
98,251,97,0,20
comgfx\rings.16
14,15,10,0,7
Chosen by Computer Gaming World as the best shareware puzzle
game of 1996, Rings of the Magi has been called "the most
addictive game in shareware." Find out why this wonderful
strategy game was awarded a five-star rating from Ziff-Davis
Interactive, a distinction achieved by less than 3% of all
shareware games. It features riveting game play and rendered
3D graphics.
.
The full version of this program, as well as others by MVP
Software, may be purchased through Softdisk at
"http://mvp.downloadstore.com/"  on the World Wide Web.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w031cart.256
1,255,2,0,3
comgfx\w031cart.16
4,15,1,0,2
This issue we provide a collection of hardware and
industrial/construction images for your documents. This
issue's 15 clip art images are all in color.
.
This issue's clip art include a hammer, bolt, pliers, level,
wrench, hack saw, needle-nose pliers, monkey wrench, saw,
tin snips, dump truck, forklift, loader, tire tracks, and a
tanker truck.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak---To Boldly Go and
Solar System.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month include Foodstuffs (Easy, Medium
and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
129
.
.
10
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
7
$PROGRAM
Customer Data Manager
dosgfx\d129cust.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d129cust.16
13,15,3,0,2
Build an easy-to-use database of names and addresses for both
home and office, then print labels for letters, shipping
labels, rolodex cards, and return addresses instantly. Also
features a handy calculator.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Branch
dosgfx\d129brch.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d129brch.16
14,15,11,0,8
Branch is a new puzzle game from Russia in which you must try
to revive a once blossoming branch that's started to wither
away. You accomplish this by twisting and turning the
withered fragments of branch until they connect with
neighboring branches. Once you connect the pieces to the
root, the branch will start to revive. Branch features
detailed VGA graphics, ADLIB-compatible music, and several
skill levels.
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$PROGRAM
Word Up!
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If you like word games, you'll love to play Word-Up! Take
20-word quizzes in which you have to match each word to its
correct meaning. Each time you make a correct choice you get
to guess a letter in a mystery word. And the sooner you solve
the mystery word, the more points you'll score. If you're not
sure about the meaning of a word, you can view a "cheat
sentence" that contains the word and serves as a hint.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk PC, this installment of Word-Up
contains 60 new words.
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$PROGRAM
Help-DOS
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Help-DOS is an informative help system for MS-DOS users.
Whether you're a novice to DOS commands or an experienced
hacker you'll find Help-DOS to be a valuable, easy-to-use tool
in your daily work. Help-DOS gives detailed information on all
the MS-DOS commands through DOS 6.2 as well as Batch file
processing and CONFIG.SYS commands. Help-DOS stands out from
other help systems by allowing you to actually run most of
the DOS commands while you're viewing their syntax on the
screen.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Place Ball
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The ultimate game for puzzle lovers, Place Ball is a maze
filled with flippers, bumpers, and bombs that's reminiscent
of a pinball game. Your job is to study the puzzle and
determine the correct entrances for a series of balls to
clear the maze. If you are successful, you proceed to the
next puzzle. This version of Place Ball contains 15 all-new
puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Back Issue Browser
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Periodically, Softdisk publishes an update to the Back Issue
Browser. This update includes files through Softdisk PC
issue #128 and Softdisk for Windows #31.
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$PROGRAM
Advanced Civilization Demo
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Building on Avalon Hill's award-winning Civilization, the PC
version of Advanced Civilization begins where the boardgame
of Civilization left off. You start at the Dawn of
History . . . and lead your society through the mists of time
to the age of the civilized state -8000 B.C. to 250 B.C. The
object of the game is to gain an overall advancement in which
cultural, economic, and political factors are paramount.
Loaded with expansions and additions to the original
Civilization game system.
.
.
Outstanding Features:
 * Loaded with expansions and additions to the
   original Civilization game system
.
 * Larger, expanded playing area, including the Western
   Expansion maps
.
 * Rich, full-color SVGA graphics
.
 * Elegant, intuitive player interface
.
 * Complete expansion of the famous Civilization Trading
   Card supplements
.
 * Strong appeal across all age groups
.
.
System Requirements:
 *  486 or better
 *  8 MB RAM
 *  SVGA color graphics
 *  4.4 MB free hard disk space
 *  mouse
 *  Supports Sound Blaster or compatible sound cards
.
.
Avalon Hill Website:
You can purchase the full version of Advanced Civilization
and other great strategy games from Avalon Hill's website at
"http://www.avalonhill.com/".
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
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PCX Clip Art
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This issue we provide a patriotic collection of images for
your documents, as well as a few spy/espionage pictures.
.
Images include: British Flag, Spy Camera, Capitol Building,
Money!, Eagle Head, American Flag, Gear, Gun, Doorknob,
Lightning Cloud, Padlock, Made in U.S.A., Seal, Top Secret,
and  Uncle Sam.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
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dosgfx\scwdos.16
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Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer.
No pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak and Craig Buchman---Beach
Party and Secret IDs.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
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See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month include Famous Firsts 4, 5, & 6
(Hard).
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$ISSUE
SDPC
130
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
6
$PROGRAM
ShowSize
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ShowSize is a directory sizing disk-space utility for DOS,
Windows 95, and Windows NT. Get a big picture of the disk
space taken up by various directories on your hard disk. Ever
wished for a command line utility that can quickly find the
total occupied size of a directory? ShowSize can help you do
that and more. It also lists occupied-sizes of the top-level
subdirectories of a given directory. ShowSize can also list
the whole tree of subdirectories and sizes and can handle
thousands of directories! A real help when cleaning up to get
more disk space! ShowSize is also excellent for network
administrators who want to monitor the space usage on large
disk drives.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Football Companion '97
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Football Companion is Softdisk's popular NFL schedule and
score tracking program that helps you track your favorite
teams through the NFL season.  Football Companion lets you
stay on top of the NFL team standings at any point during the
season. And, as the season progresses, Football Companion
makes its own predictions for upcoming games based on game
scores that you enter into the program. This includes the
Playoffs and Super Bowl as well! Football Companion also
allows you to keep track of your own predictions. Can you
match the computer algorithm that for the last 2 years has
predicted over 60% of the games correctly? The entire 1997-98
NFL schedule is in this update. Just enter the scores of the
games each week and the program does the rest!
.
NFL, AFC, NFC, and all NFL team names are registered
trademarks of the National Football League or of the teams
indicated.
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$PROGRAM
Pooky's Adventure
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See if you have the skill and stamina to make it past 30
challenging levels and rescue Pooky's friends. Pooky's a cute,
little creature who's on a quest to save his equally adorable
friends trapped behind a barrage of multi-colored walls. To
help Pooky's friends escape, you must topple the perpetually-
growing walls by removing certain combinations of bricks from
each one. Once you clear a wall and save some of Pooky's
friends, it's off to the next one where you'll face an even
more challenging task of brick removal.
.
Fashioned somewhat in the spirit of Tetris(tm), Pooky's
Adventure offers more control and challenge to the player than
its predecessors. You decide which pieces to move and shift
around using a special cursor tool, instead of just waiting
for the action to fall in your lap. And, each level is goal-
oriented in that there are specific combinations of bricks you
must remove from each wall.
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Story Teller
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Your entire family will enjoy the hilarious and often
outrageous stories that Story Teller creates using the words
you supply. Simply select one of Story Teller's stories as a
starting point, then type in a noun, verb, adjective or adverb
when prompted to do so. The resulting story may be saved or
printed, if desired, but the real fun begins when you read it
aloud.
.
Story Teller can be a great ice-breaker at family reunions,
parties and friendly get-togethers. And it's so easy to use,
even your kids can use and enjoy it. This installment of
Story Teller has 7 new stories, including "First Day of Work",
"The Journey", "Note to the Teacher", "Tooth Story", "The
'Vette", "Being of Sound Mind?", and "Our Visit to the Zoo".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Join'em
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Join'em is a clever puzzle game where you have to carefully
plot your next moves to set up high-scoring possibilities.
Join'em features a unique, diagonally-shaped playing field
packed with multi-colored blocks. Your objective is to remove
same-colored blocks that are "joined" together from the
playing field. You do this by double-clicking a block that
touches one or more blocks of the same color. And, if those
"joined" blocks touch other blocks of the same color, all the
better due to the exponential formula used to calculate
scores. Scoring is based on the formula (n-2)x(n-2), where
"n" represents the number of blocks removed. So, larger
sections of "joined" blocks yeild the greatest scoring
potential. Keep this in mind when you're planning your
strategy. Removing sections of 3 to 5 blocks at a time would
score a mere 9 points or less, but a run of 20 blocks would
score an impressive 324 points! So, try to remove blocks
that'll allow upper blocks to drop down and join with larger
sections below. Good Luck!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Drilling Billy Demo
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Imagine yourself in an unexplored dream land surrounded by
funny monsters blocking your way throughout various parts of
the kingdom, limited only by the borders of fantasy.
.
Visit the long lost world of game play too often overlooked.
Visit the world of a perfectly normal little boy's
imagination. Visit the world of Drilling Billy.
.
The Game
--------
The aim of the game is to guide Billy through the
level---knocking the monsters through the holes you dig. When
a monster is trapped in a hole, Billy can then close it---
causing the monster to fall down and disappear. Some monsters
need to fall several floors before they disappear. If Billy is
not fast enough, the trapped monster will dig itself out of
the hole and become annoyed.
.
Bonuses
-------
Billy often finds things that can help him on his journey.
Some of these items are points, others have special abilities.
Most of them are automatically collected as Billy walks over
them. However, some need to be picked up. This is done by
pausing on top of the item.
.
The magic ring gives points whenever Billy jumps through a
hole.
.
Use the ctrl-key to throw tennis balls at the monsters.
.
The power glove enables Billy to close the holes faster.
.
The power drill will quickly become one of Billy's favorites.
.
The rainbow protects Billy.
.
The alarm clock resets the time.
.
The arcane book transforms one of Billy's items into a
permanent one.
.
Northwind Soft Homepage
-----------------------
Drilling Billy was developed by Nortwind Soft. Be sure to take
a look at their homepage at "www.metronome.dk/media/billy/" to
learn more about Drilling Billy.
.
System Requirements
-------------------
.
  * 486 DX 66 Mhz
  * 8 or 16 MB Ram
  * 5 MB Harddrive
  * VESA 2.0 compatible videocard
  * Soundblaster compatible soundcard
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
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PCX Clip Art
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comgfx\d130cart.16
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This issue we provide a miscellaneous collection of images
from a Calligraphy Pen to a Cub Scout Emblem.
.
Images include: Big Top Tent, Bird Emblem, Blood Donor
Emblem, Calligraphy Pen, Wind-up Car Stack of Coins,
Computer, Weight Lifting (down), Weight Lifting (up), Man
Running, Memo Pad, Coal Mine Cart, Phone, Cub Scout Emblem,
and a Wreath.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
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dosgfx\scwdos.16
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Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer.
No pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles by Barbara Schulak---Endangered Animals and
It's Greek to Me.
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$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
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See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month include Civil War (Easy, Medium,
and Hard).
(Hard).
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$ISSUE
SDPC
131
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
6
$PROGRAM
Home Data
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HomeData is a useful database application for all families.
Everybody collects information to some degree about their
home, property, or other family records. Some store copies of
their documents on slips of paper in the cubby hole of a
desk. Others put receipts in an accordion file, which is
usually stuffed full. Still others keep their records in shoe
boxes in the closet. Information stored this way is not easy
to locate when needed. HomeData's menus quickly lead the home
owner to the right information. HomeData's reports and
inquiries can also be a help in many situations - fires,
thefts, medical emergencies, tax reviews or filing taxes.
.
Home Data features seven database modules for home use
including home inventory, family investment, family health,
address book, christmas card list, vehicle maintenance, and
customized personal collection. The menus, with prompts on
every screen and clear descriptions as well as an on-line
help, make HomeData easy to learn and use.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
From Corner to Corner
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Up to four players, human or computer, can face off in this
modern version of Chinese checkers. The object of the game is
to move all your pieces to the corner across from your start
area before your opponents do likewise. The first player to
move all his pieces across the board is the winner. Then the
battle for second and third place continues. The game is over
when all pieces are moved to their respective corners.
.
Movement is similar to standard checkers---you can move a
piece to an adjacent free space or leapfrog over other
pieces (your own or your opponent's). Click the counter you
want to move and the square will change its color. Then click
the square where you want to get your counter. It will also
get repainted and, if the move was planned according to the
rules, the counter will move there by the shortest path. If
you have been mistaken, the counter won't move. You DON'T
have to click on each sqaure you want to move to - you will
move to the first square you click and then your turn will
end!
.
From Corner to Corner features digitized sound, high-quality
graphics and animations, three skill levels to match your
level of play, and progress meters to track each player's
level of completion.
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$PROGRAM
Show Extensions
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dosgfx\d131sext.16
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Ever wish for a command line utility that could quickly show
the various extensions present in a directory? Show
Extentions can help you do that and more. It can also show
you disk space occupied by these extensions. A real help if
you want to keep your disk space under control. For example,
you can see how much space is eaten by backup files .BAK on
your disk. Built to run in DOS, Windows 95, and Windows NT,
Show Extensions will give you the "big picture" on all file
extensions used by your system.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
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Our version of those popular newspaper cryptogram games
allows you to break the code without all that messy erasing.
In fact, each time you change a letter, the program
immediately changes all instances of it for you! This issue
has 45 new famous quotations for you to crack.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Snackman
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Victor Vunzig, the main character of this adventure, just
loves to eat - especially all the yummy things. Yet lately
he hasn't been feeling very well: weak, burnt out, bad
stomach. Victor doesn't exactly know that he should eat a
bit of everything, instead of a lot of one thing. Therefore
you have to help him choose what to eat. Victor is a
headstrong little fellow that wants to go his own way. So,
sometimes you will really have to push him in the right
direction, otherwise he'll eat anything he encounters. You
have to make sure his food contains not only fat and sugar,
but also a sufficient amount of proteins and vitamins.
.
Right next to the labyrinth the green and red color bars
indicate how much fat, sugar, proteins and vitamins Victor
has eaten. You can also see him using up these nutrients.
You'll have to make sure that all four groups of nutrients
stay at a healthy level. If the color bar is red on either
side, Victor will slowly turn green. That means that he is
getting sick from a shortage or a surplus of fat, sugar,
proteins or vitamins. The White Suits keep a close eye on
that. As soon as they see things going wrong they jump in
their ambulances to come and save Victor. That might be
good for him, but not for you! If Victor gets caught by an
ambulance you're dismissed and the game is OVER.
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$PROGRAM
Guimo Demo v2.1
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In the Paithon system, a pacific group of beings forming a
pacific civilization lives in an universe parallel to our,
the Beta-Universe.
.
Many of these beta-inhabitants are known by all the
terrestrials as the good and wicked characters from the
electronic games. That's the only way humans can have contact
with these brother-beings.
.
However, something terrible has occurred in Bitland, parallel
world of Earth. The beta-beings seem to be deemed to
extinction, bringing chaos and blowing off the harmony
between both worlds.
.
According to the last information supplied by the sentinels,
an entity violated the elementary laws passing through the
dimensional threshold between both universes, bringing a
great risk of a existential paradox with unknown consequences
on Earth and its brother-planet BitLand.
.
This entity, known as Necterion, after conquering BitLand
with his army, declared that intends the destruction of the
human universe, acquiring, so, enough energy to dominate
every mind.
.
But fortunately still exists a hero who can face Necterion
and restore the peace...
.
GUIMO!!!
.
The most fearless and prepared sentinel trained to fight the
disorder.
.
But the danger that is around us continues yet, to win the
evil Necterion the forces of both brother-worlds are
necessary, thus...
.
Join Guimo!
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
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PCX Clip Art
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This issue we provide a miscellaneous collection of images
from a Circuit Board to a Snowmobile.
.
Images include: Circuit Board, FAX, COOL, Crayons, Star,
Bull-Headed, Campfire, Canoe, Locked, Magnet, Caduceus,
No Way!, Ski Jumper, Slippery When Wet, and Snowmobile.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
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dosgfx\scwdos.16
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Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer.
No pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles---Computer Jargon and Nicknames.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
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See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month include Animal 1 (Easy, Medium,
and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
132
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
6
$PROGRAM
Solar Conquest
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Solar Conquest is a strategy game similar to the classic
board game 'four in a row' but with the added feature of
strategy breaking blackholes. The game is played on an 8 x 8
grid using either the keyboard or a mouse, against a human
opponent or against the computer. To win you must get four of
your planets in a row. Thwarting your progress is not only
your opponent but also a random spread of blackholes which
reveal themselves only after you've intruded into their
space.
.
You can switch off the blackholes entirely---creating a more
traditional type of 'four in a row' game---or you can fill
the board with up to nine holes adding suspense to every
move. Most of the blackholes are destroyed upon being
triggered---opening up their space for play in the next
move---but some tenacious ones swallow up planet after planet
before surrendering their spot on the board.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Let's FACE IT!
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Let's Face It is a desktop caricature program which allows
the novice to become a caricature artist. The program
consists of a smorgasbord of facial features, torsos and
accessories. Put the pieces together and mold them to your
liking. Think of how much fun it would be to lampoon yourself
or a friend, [maybe your banker or better yet, your boss!] by
creating your very own caricatures. Why stop there? You can
invent an alter ego for yourself!  How about a
"Shwarzeneggarian" torso? Display the caricature at the
beach and nobody will have the nerve to kick sand in your
face! How about Barbie?  Barbra? or Betty? The choice is
yours!
.
The creators of Let's Face It have simplified your task so
you can sit back and have fun. The power of Let's Face It
allows you to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your imagination to your hearts
content.
.
Did you ever wonder how someone close to you might look in
say twenty years?  Try your hand at modeling the future! In
Ike's Caricature workshop, you are the creator. The
masterpiece is yours... So put on your Artist's beret and get
ready for some fun.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
30 Squares
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30 Squares is based on the ancient Egyptian board game --
The Game Of Thirty Squares -- one of the most important
games of its time. (3,000 B.C. - 400 A.D.) The movements of
the pieces were thought to symbolize the wanderings of the
deceased through the netherworld. Several ancient boards
have been found in Egyptian tombs and temples and many
scholars have suggested rules for the game. 30 Squares is a
loose translation of the rules devised by Swiss
archaelolgist, Gustave Jequier.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Factor
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See how fast the left side of your brain responds in this
clever new off-take of Tetris(TM). Why the left side?
Because in Factor, all the blocks have numbers on them and
you try to match up blocks that have the most "factors" in
common. Wait a minute, nobody told me there would be any
math involved! Don't panic. Calculating factors is not too
hard. To brush up, most numbers can be made into a
multiplication of 2 or more smaller numbers which are called
factors. For instance: 6 = 2 X 3; 28 = 2 X 2 X 7; and
198 = 2 X 3 X 3 X 11. So, when 3 blocks that have factors in
common line up, they will "degrade" by those factors. A row
containing 12, 10, and 4 would become 6, 5, and 2. If the
common factor is equal to the value of a block, that block
disappears completely making room for others. So, strap on
your thinking cap and get ready to take block-dropping to a
new level, or new factor you might say.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
DOS Utility Pack #3
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Continuing with our utility pack series that we started on
SDPC #111 and #112, DOS Utility Pack #3 includes 4 new
utilities for printing and time stamping files as well as
changing the size of your command line cursor. They include
Dates and Figs, Printer Pal, Print With Line Numbers, and
On Demand Cursor Factory.
.
Dates and Figs
--------------
.
One of the functions that MS-DOS left out is now at your
finger tips. Dates and Figs gives you the power to change
the date and/or time of any file on your system. This
process, often called "TOUCH", is useful when you want to
associate several files with each other. Say you're working
on a project of files that you need to send to someone. You
could re-date all the files to correspond with the shipping
date or you could time-stamp the files to a time that's
similar to the current version of your project.
.
.
Printer Pal
-----------
.
Tired of reshuffling paper after you print a long document
on your inkjet or laser printer? Well give Printer Pal a
try next time. Printer Pal will print the pages of a text
file in reverse order, last page first. The finished pages
in your printer tray will be in ascending order---no more
resorting.
.
Dot matrix printers are given the option of printing forward
or backwards.
.
.
Print With Line Numbers
-----------------------
.
Another great utility for the printer. Print With Line
Numbers allows you to print out text files with easy-to-
reference line numers on every line. Comes in handy when
two or more people are working on the same document and need
some common reference points.
.
.
On Demand Cursor Factory
------------------------
.
Change the size of your command line cursor. If you have
trouble seeing the single line cursor, try doubling, or
even tripling its size.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Virtual Snooker Demo
comgfx\snooker.256
50,15,66,0,141
comgfx\snooker.16
11,15,10,0,8
The ultimate snooker simulation by Interplay Productions
and Celeris. Enter the world of Virtual Snooker(TM), a
snooker game so real we are sure it will improve your
actual snooker playing. It has all the angles, all the
shots of the real game--and more!
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w035cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\w035cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
Spooky images...
.
Images include: Cat, Spooky Eyes, A Fun Ghost, Gravestone
Ghost, Simple Ghost, Happy Halloween, Bubbling Cauldron,
Half Moon, Evil Owl, Smilin' Pumpkin, Sinister Pumpkin,
Skull, A Silly Spider, Grim Reaper, and Gravestone.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer.
No pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles---Inside Agatha and Mysterys.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month include Space (Easy, Medium,
and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
133
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
6
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Yachts
dosgfx\d133yach.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d133yach.16
12,15,4,0,10
A great dice game incorporating 8 variations of Yacht and
its more challenging progenitor, Crag. Almost everyone has
played a form of Yacht at one time or another and is
familiar with its gameplay---you are given 5 dice and 3
rolls in which to apply scores to your card each turn. In
the more challenging Crag, though, you're only given 3 dice
and 2 rolls each turn in which to score some unique and
harder-to-make categories. You can either play the games
solo and try to knock other names out of the high scores
list or take on a friend for a little head-to-head action.
Variations include Traditional Yacht & Crag (original
versions of the games featuring the old-style of scoring),
Classic Yacht (the more popularized version with easier
straights and added bonuses), Bonus Crag (bonuses for
additional crags and high upper totals), Progressive Triple
Yacht & Crag (triple the action for the more serious player
with emphasis placed on consistent play), and Triple Yacht &
Crag Anywhere (light-hearted versions of triple-play where
you place the score in any column you want). Each variation
offers a distinct style of strategy and game play and its
own high scores list. Softdisk Yachts also features an
"odds" screen which calculates the odds of making the
different categories based on the dice you keep and throw
away. In all, Softdisk Yachts is a fun game for the whole
family.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Filler
dosgfx\d133fill.256
226,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d133fill.16
7,15,8,0,9
Filler is a fast-paced, nonstop race to fill up more of the
playing field with your selected color before your opponent
does the same. Play against the computer or take on a friend.
Each player takes turns selecting 1 of 7 colors to drop into
their corner square. The color fills out all adjacent squares
of the old color with the new color. If the new color matches
any adjoining areas, those areas are absorbed into the
player's territory as well. But, time is of the essence for
a timer is ticking away your turn. The first player who
captures a majority of the board wins.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
3D Fun & Magic
dosgfx\d1333dfn.256
226,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d1333dfn.16
7,15,8,0,9
Do you like those 3D image books? You know, the ones with
hidden pictures within pictures that are the craze today?
If you do (and if you have the ability to actually see the
images!) you are going to love this program.
.
3D Fun & Magic lets you use your imagination to create your
own stereograms and display them on your screen. Not only
that, but you can cycle the colors to animate your picture!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Cross Clue
dosgfx\d133clue.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d133clue.16
7,15,8,0,9
Cross Clue is an educational and trivia game featuring
crossword-style questions. You have a choice of playing a
trivia game, which includes over 650 questions, with up to
3 friends or taking a quiz by yourself.
.
In the boardgame, up to four players try to answer multiple
choice questions. The first player to correctly answer one
question in each of the five categories is the winner.
Players may customize the game to meet their needs by
toggling sound on or off, choosing the categories (or
allowing the computer to randomly choose categories) and add
their names to the screen. Cross Clue features high quality
VGA graphics, Sound Blaster support, mouse support and
on-line instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sokoban
dosgfx\d133soko.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d133soko.16
3,15,5,0,14
Soak a what? That's Sokoban. In Japanese, this means
"somebody who shoves crates around in a warehouse," or
something like that. And that's just what you have to do in
this game. You have to figure out how to push crates into
designated positions with a bulldozer in this multi-level
puzzle game!
.
You're stuck in a 15-level warehouse and the only way out is
to satisfy your boss by pushing all the crates into the
places he wants them. Using your bulldozer you must push the
crates into the loading zones by quitting time. But push
carefully! There are no handles on any of these crates so you
can't pull them back. Sokoban may sound simple, but it's
definitely not, and every new level is tougher to solve than
the last!
.
Mentally challenging enough to appeal to adults, but cute
enough to hold kids captive, too.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
The Infernal Tome Demo
comgfx\infernal.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\infernal.16
12,15,8,0,9
Welcome to The Infernal Tome, a fantasy/role-playing
adventure game by MVP Software. On a world far away science
has become magic, and a cataclysmic struggle is underway
between two mystic scientists. You must direct a party of
four on a perilous quest to bring about peace and reclaim the
lost Tome. But beware! In this 3D fantasy game of magic,
mystery and monsters, nothing is as it seems.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w036cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\w036cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
Images include: Baseball, Baseball Diamond, Open Book,
Big Eagle, Eagle, Stubborn Man, Owl, Atom, Disks, Launched
Rocket, Shooting Star, Bright Sun, Pilgrim Hat, Turkey,
and Earth.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer.
No pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles---Opposite's Attract and Road Movies.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month are Human Physiology (Easy, Medium,
and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDPC
134
.
.
9
386 PC, VGA graphics, 2MB RAM,
HD disk drive or CD-ROM, DOS 3.3
or higher, and Hard Drive.
6
$PROGRAM
Greeting Card
dosgfx\d134gcrd.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d134gcrd.16
1,15,14,0,11
Send electronic greeting cards to all your computing
friends and relatives this Christmas! Complete with
animating graphics, music, and your own personalized
message, your card won't be forgotten!
.
Start by choosing any of the various PCX images or one of
the supplied animating images as the base of the card.
Next choose some music to be played that will be heard by
recipients who have sound cards. Type in your holiday
greeting, and finally, save your card and send it to your
PC-owning friend!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Nine Club
dosgfx\d134nclb.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d134nclb.16
11,15,9,0,10
Nine Club is a computer adaptation of the card game
Fan Tan. The major difference is that the starting card is
9 (not 7) and the suits run down to Six and up to Ace (36
cards in all). The game begins with each player paying an
ante to the bank and receiving 12 cards. Once all the cards
are dealt, play starts with the Nine of Diamonds. After
that, each player plays a Nine, another card, or passes. If
a player passes, a penalty fee is paid to the bank. The
Nines form foundations which other cards in the same suit may
be played upon. For instance, after a Nine is played, the
Eight and Ten of the same suit then become playable. Of
course, the other Nines are always playable as well. The
first player to get rid of all his cards wins the game and
all the money in the bank.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Member
dosgfx\d134mber.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d134mber.16
13,15,10,0,2
Member is a membership database that can be used by almost
any type of organization (school alumni, booster clubs,
Little league moms, etc.). It's designed to help
organizations, big or small, keep track of their current and
former members in an easy-to-understand, menu-driven system.
Member tracks a variety of categories including: dues,
officers, committees, addresses, member's interests and more.
There's also 10 different reports with many variations and 8
address labels that'll aid in your membership endeavors.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
The Hollywood Murders
dosgfx\d134hmdr.256
243,251,244,0,245
dosgfx\d134hmdr.16
14,15,13,0,11
Your name is Jim Novak, a private investigator living in a
suburb of Los Angeles. You have a small rented office
located in a run down part of the neighborhood, an old
jalopy and a few dollars to your name. You haven't had much
of a caseload recently, or actually any time that you can
remember. You've managed to scratch out a living in this
line of work, but just barely. Maybe your luck will change.
It actually can't get much worse. Or so you think...
.
The Hollywood Murders puts you into the shoes of a
hard-boiled 1950's private eye. You are about to begin a
case that will either bring you a nice fat paycheck, or
death.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Finder
dosgfx\d134wfdr.256
211,251,129,0,245
dosgfx\d134wfdr.16
5,15,4,0,1
A regularly appearing feature, Word Finder provides word
game enthusiasts with never-ending fun. That's because
Word Finder generates a completely unique puzzle every time
you play a new game! Use the mouse to circle words as you
locate them and keep an eye on the clock because each puzzle
is timed!
.
Word Finder has three levels of difficulty to challenge even
the most dedicated finder. But don't worry, there are also
cheat keys for those times when you just can't find the last
word. Plus, you can print out the puzzles or turn the timer
off.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Ravage Demo v1.1
comgfx\ravage.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\ravage.16
7,15,8,0,9
Fly through endless levels, shoot up everything that moves,
be a hero and save your fiance from a dumb guy who wants to
rule the world! It's up to you to save mankind from evil in
the latest release from AlphaHelix called Ravage.
.
.
It features:
.
 * 9 levels (2 levels in the Demo)
.
 * Multiple plane scrolling
.
 * Stunning explosions
.
 * Intelligent enemies
.
 * Great graphics f/x
.
 * Realistic sound effects and a dance music inspired
   soundtrack
.
.
Also included is a 2 player/1 PC game mode where you and
your buddy both fight against evil enemies on the same
screen. Furthermore, you can upgrade your battleship in a
shop with weapons and other goodies.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PCX Clip Art
comgfx\w037cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\w037cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
Images include: Party Balloons, Candle, Santamoon, Ornament,
Sleek Reindeer, Bethlehem, Party Streamers, Santa,
Gift Certificate, Check List, Season's Greetings, Skate,
Snowflake, Stuffed Stocking, and Star.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
dosgfx\scwdos.16
11,7,13,0,12
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer.
No pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
2 new puzzles---12 Days of Christmas and Carols.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
dosgfx\trivnow.16
7,14,5,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
New data files this month are TV Trivia (Easy, Medium,
and Hard).
$EOP
$EOC


$ISSUE
SDWIN
1
.
.
9
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Win2Do 2.0
comgfx\win2do.16
5,15,3,0,14
comgfx\win2do.16
5,15,3,0,14
Stay on schedule, never forget a task, and keep track of your
progress with Win2Do 2.0, the handy "to do" list program for
Windows.
.
Win2Do simulates a paper "to do" list so it's easy to use.
Add, edit, delete, and check off completed items at the click
of a mouse button. Sort your "to do" list on any field--date,
task, person, and more. Print your lists for a handy paper
reference. Save as many lists as you need, organizing tasks
by person or project. Plus, you can view your entire list
while adding or editing a task, thanks to a split screen
feature.
.
Win2Do 2.0 is also on issue #89 of Softdisk PC, and Win2Do
1.0 is on issue #83.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Circuitry
wingfx\circt1.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\circt1.16
11,15,9,0,5
Circuitry is an addictive Tetris(tm)-style strategy game that
requires you to think fast and act quicker!
.
Your goal: to keep the screen clear of falling blocks (if you
can) by connecting matching blocks into horizontal circuits.
Circuits are formed when matching blocks "touch" one another
on a side or corner. Once you've made a circuit that
stretches all the way across the play area, it will
disappear.
.
If you think Circuitry sounds easy, wait 'til you play it.
The longer you play, the more types of blocks you'll see and
the faster they'll fall!
.
Circuitry also is on issue #85 of Softdisk PC.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Win Decor
wingfx\decor1.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\decor1.16
9,15,6,0,1
Take control of your wallpaper by automatically "redoing" it
every time you run Windows!
.
Win Decor keeps Windows fresh by letting you "select" your
favorite tiled or full-screen wallpaper so that each time you
turn on your computer or run Windows, one of your favorite
wallpapers will automatically display. You'll enjoy new
wallpaper every time and will never see a wallpaper you don't
like! A terrific Windows utility!
.
Win Decor works with all wallpaper (BMP graphics), including
the wallpaper on this and every issue of Softdisk for
Windows.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\90skull.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\90skull.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has a Wild West theme. B&W images
include badge, boots, bronco, cowboy, hat, mission, saddle,
skull, and wagon. Color images include: badge, boots, bronco,
cowboy, hat, mission, saddle, skull, and wagon.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts1.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts1.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes Alison and Primate.
.
Alison is a formal, calligraphy-style font that's perfect for
typesetting all your invitations--from garden parties to
weddings.
.
An Old World calligrapher might have drawn each of Primate's
decorative capital letters. Finely crafted, Primate has a
clean, modern look that makes it easy to read in any point
size and perfect for almost any document.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons1.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons1.16
11,15,10,0,12
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 15 icons includes a butterfly, cat, dolphin,
fish, frog, bug, lizard, piggy bank, lock, earth, rocket
ship, and volcano.
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
comgfx\gloryscr.16
5,15,4,0,6
comgfx\gloryscr.16
5,15,4,0,6
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes Gossamer and Old Glory.
.
Soothe your nerves and your eyes with a screen saver that
draws colorful, web-like shapes on your screen. Options
include speed, single (draws one set of points), mirror
(draws two sets of points, mirrored), symmetric (draws four
sets of points, mirrored), kaleidoscope (draws eight sets of
points, mirrored), and password protection.
.
Or, show your true colors by flying Old Glory as your Windows
screen saver. The sight of all those fluttering flags will
make your heart beat faster. Options include speed, number of
images (up to 20), and password protection.
.
Old Glory Screen Saver also appears on Softdisk PC issue #93.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of sounds includes fantasy, charge!, squish,
cookoo, ricochet, train, wolf howl, don't, intro, laugh, oh
no 1, and oh no 2.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
BMP Wallpaper
wingfx\sw1bmp.16
8,15,7,0,9
wingfx\sw1bmp.16
8,15,7,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes five tiled and one
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: jailhouse (iron bars and locks on a black
background); water drops (water drops on bathroom tile);
bullet holes (bullet holes in red paper); space (a view of
space from inside a space station); and diamond (a geometric
pattern in red and black).
.
The full-screen BMP is a digitized photo of Crater Lake in
Oregon. The size is 640 x 480 pixels and you get both
16-color and 256-color versions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
2
.
.
9
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Medieval Conquest
comgfx\medcon.256
247,255,248,0,249
comgfx\medcon.16
7,15,8,0,9
If you like chess and other strategy games, you'll love
Medieval Conquest! Cast spells, engage in fights, defend your
squares, and more in this exciting Windows game that's a
blend of chess and fantasy.
.
The leader of the opposing force is your computer, and thanks
to clever programming, your computer will be hard to beat!
.
Handsome graphics, including detailed portraits of every
fighter in both forces, and a mouse-easy interface make
Medieval Conquest a joy to play.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Documents & Templates
wingfx\document.16
7,15,8,0,4
wingfx\document.16
7,15,8,0,4
Enjoy a useful collection of documents and templates for
Microsoft Write and Paintbrush--two programs that come with
Windows.
.
Write templates include: monthly calendars, block style
letter, modified block letter, traditional outline, technical
outline, standard fax cover, Happy Holidays fax cover,
standard letterhead, Santa Claus letterhead, Merry Christmas
letterhead, resume, office memo, business card, award
certificate, sample recipe, and Christmas card.
.
Paintbrush templates include: award certificate, homework
planner, ski trip flyer, and Christmas party.
.
To use these terrific templates, simply run Write or
Paintbrush and select the one you want to open.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you've got what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia
Now for Windows!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
Trivia categories include geography, nature, pop culture,
sports, science, state capitals, and more!
.
Trivia Now for DOS is available on Softdisk PC issues.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\96art.16
11,15,10,0,2
comgfx\96art.16
11,15,10,0,2
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has a Winter theme. You'll enjoy 48
B&W images, including fireplace, ice fishing, jingle bells,
snow, snowman, cabin, mittens, skier, sled, thermometer,
window, angel, church, bow border, Bethlehem, creche,
ornament, shepherd, the Twelve Days of Christmas (12 images),
and more. Five images also come in color: banner, candy cane,
packages, Santa, and sleigh.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts2.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts2.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes Jonathan and Niverse.
.
Jonathan is a very hip, very modern font which features a
diagonal line through each rounded letter. If you're looking
for a '90s font, Jonathan might be just the right font for
your next headline!
.
Niverse is a classic, condensed san serif font that's
handsome and easy to read. You can use this font in
practically any document--from a business proposal to a party
invitation!
.
Jonathan also appears on Softdisk PC issue #83, and Niverse
on Softdisk PC issue #88.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons2.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons2.16
11,15,7,0,12
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 15 icons includes an anchor, clock, computer,
film, football, hammer, mailbox, paint brushes, recycle
symbol, scissors, and more.
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
comgfx\eyescr.16
7,15,6,0,8
comgfx\eyescr.16
7,15,6,0,8
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes SuperSpiro, Flying
Lines, Flying Eyeballs, Autumn Leaves, and Snowfall.
.
You'll be thrilled by the infinite variety of colorful spiral
patterns generated by SuperSpiro! You'll be awed by the
bouncing, twisting, twirling lines of Flying Lines! You'll be
enervated by the wacky, winking, blue-gazed Flying Eyeballs!
And you'll be soothed by the gently falling, tumbling Autumn
Leaves and Snowfall!
.
The options for each screen saver include speed, number of
objects on your screen at once, animation, and password
protection.
.
Flying Eyeballs also is available on Softdisk PC #89, and
Snowfall on issue #96.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of sounds includes bigfoot, gulp, wow, beepbeep,
bleah, bubbles, skrplunk, thrupa, and whoahoho.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw2bmp.256
144,0,245,255,1
wingfx\sw2bmp.16
9,1,8,0,5
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes eight tiled and one
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: red paper (a geometric design), frost
(looks like frost on a window), ribbon (satin ribbons wind
across your screen), snowman (snowmen fill your screen), toy
soldier (rows and rows of toy soldiers), village (tiny
villages fill your screen), wreath (a myriad of green wreaths
with red bows), and Christmas tree (white trees on a green
background).
.
The full-screen BMP is a digitized photo of the top of Mt.
Evans, a 14,110-foot peak in Colorado. The size is 640 x 480
pixels and you get both 16-color and 256-color versions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
3
.
.
10
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Journal
comgfx\journal.16
11,15,7,0,3
comgfx\journal.16
11,15,7,0,3
Free yourself from paper journals and diaries that anyone can
find and read!
.
Softdisk Journal for Windows lets you use your computer to
keep a daily record of your thoughts and life. And since
Softdisk Journal includes a perpetual calendar, you don't
have to get a new "journal" every year.
.
Just look at this program's key features:
* Password protection option.
* Access entries by date or search for a specific text
  string.
* Select the Windows TrueType font(s) you prefer to use.
* Print any entry, range of entries, or the entire journal.
* All entries are automatically compressed to save space.
.
You'll never go back to pen and paper after you've tried
Softdisk Journal. And if you haven't been keeping a journal,
this program will motivate you to start one.
.
Softdisk Journal also appears on Softdisk PC issue #98.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Solitaire
wingfx\solitar3.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\solitar3.16
10,15,7,0,2
Enjoy the benefits of computer solitaire--no shuffling,
dealing, scoring, or rule bending--when you play FIVE new
solitaire variations!
.
That's right, five games! Run Softdisk Solitaire, then select
the game you want to play--Forty Thieves, La Belle Lucie,
Flower Garden, King Albert, or Fortress.
.
Sure, you get a solitaire game with Windows (a version of the
classic Klondike game we all learned as kids), but it's
hardly the last word, the most fun, or the hardest version.
So if you enjoy solitaire, you gotta have Softdisk Solitaire!
.
Forty Thieves also appears on Softdisk PC issue #88. La Belle
Lucie also appears on the "welcome" issue of Softdisk for
Windows.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Blast Off
wingfx\blastof3.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\blastof3.16
3,15,1,0,10
Hear a different, cool sound every time you run a program!
.
Blast Off is an exciting Windows utility that lets you set up
"associations" of sound files to applications. Then, whenever
you run one of the programs you've "tagged" with a sound,
you'll hear the sound!
.
Blast Off is easy to use and configure. Simply highlight an
application from a list of applications (.EXE files) that
Blast Off has detected, then highlight a sound from the list
of sounds (.WAV files) to "associate" the two.
.
A great way to customize your system, Blast Off will make you
the envy of the office!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Budgeteer
wingfx\budget3.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\budget3.16
7,15,3,0,8
You've got to control your spending before you can save money
and Budgeteer can show you how!
.
Budgeteer is easy to use thanks to a two-column interface
that lets you enter all your income sources in one column and
all your bills in the other. The bottom line will reveal how
much "extra" money you can save each month.
.
For Budgeteer to show you a realistic picture of your
finances, you have to be honest and include EVERYTHING--from
money spent on cigarettes and beer to gas, toll roads, and
candy bars at the office.
.
Once you have a realistic picture of how much you actually
spend of each month's income and what you spend it on, you
can begin planning a budget that will set your family on the
right track.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
wingfx\sw3art.16
7,15,8,0,4
wingfx\sw3art.16
7,15,8,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has a February theme. You'll enjoy 33
B&W images, including be mine, candy, Cupid, a doily,
February 14, Love, love seat, a rose, Valentine's Day,
Lincoln, Washington, President's Day, and the Presidential
Seal.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts3.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts3.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes EC Script, Marking Pen, and New
Deal.
.
EC Script definitely deserves a place in your Windows font
collection. This ornate, calligraphy-style font is perfect
for announcements, invitations, menus, newsletters, and more.
Marking Pen looks just like the chiseled print made with a
bold marker, so it will really turn heads. And New Deal is a
tall, san serif font with a conservative air that Franklin D.
Roosevelt might have liked.
.
Marking Pen and New Deal also appear on Softdisk PC issue
#88, and EC Script appears on issue Softdisk PC issue #94.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons3.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons3.16
10,15,9,0,11
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 15 icons includes clubs, diamonds, hearts,
spades, scales, lunch box, note pad, magnifying glass, and
more.
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver3.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver3.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes Valentine's Day.
.
The perfect way to express your love of this holiday or of
your spouse, the Valentine's Day screen saver features
animating hearts emblazoned with the words "Be Mine."
.
You can turn animation on/off, change the speed, determine
the number of hearts, and set password protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 12 sounds includes three knocks, boulder, car
horn, crypt, giggle, horse, minuet, presenting, revelation,
and right on.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw3bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\sw3bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes five tiled and one
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: Cupid #1 (rows of little guys with bows),
hearts #1 (a plethora of red hearts), hearts #2 (bigger
hearts), kaleidoscope (looks like a view through the real
thing), and leaves #3 (entwined branches and leaves).
.
The full-screen BMP is a digitized photo of a white wolf. The
size is 640 x 480 pixels and you get both 16-color and
256-color versions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
4
.
.
10
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Home Inventory
comgfx\homeinv.16
11,15,9,0,8
comgfx\homeinv.16
11,15,9,0,8
At last! A more efficient way to document and organize your
personal belongings for insurance purposes.
.
Home Inventory for Windows is an easy-to-use database that
helps you keep track of your household or business
possessions. Thanks to special fields for manufacturer,
model, year, value, description, and more, you can create
organized and detailed lists of all your valuables--from
jewelry to electronics and furniture. You can print
customized reports of your possessions by sorting on any
field or group of fields in the database. Plus, editable pick
lists make short work of data entry.
.
With Home Inventory, you can be prepared for any type of
disaster!
.
Home Inventory also appears on Softdisk PC issue #100.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
wingfx\cryptosl.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\cryptosl.16
3,15,1,0,6
Give your puzzle-solving skills a real workout with Crypto
Sleuth for Windows, the ultimate word game challenge!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Crypto
Sleuth includes 70 all-new encrypted quotations to sleuth.
.
The concept is simple: you must decode "encrypted" quotations
by substituting the correct letters of the alphabet for
incorrect letters. Crypto Sleuth will automatically
substitute all other instances of it for you. You then
continue substituting letters until you unveil the quotation!
.
Crypto Sleuth for DOS is available on Softdisk PC issues.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
IQ Test
wingfx\iqtest4.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\iqtest4.16
7,15,5,0,8
Find out how smart you are by taking Softdisk's IQ Test!
.
The quiz is comprised of 60 questions similar to those in
actual, standardized IQ tests, and you're only allowed 45
minutes to answer them all. You can't leave any questions
blank, so if you're serious about IQ Test, make sure you have
45 minutes and a piece of paper for brainstorming before you
begin.
.
Go on, take the test. We dare you!
.
IQ Test for DOS appears on Softdisk PC #101.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Paragon
wingfx\w004pgon.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w004pgon.16
7,15,8,0,9
You'll need quick reflexes and a quicker mind to successfully
bounce a ball through Paragon's 25 challenging mazes,
collecting goodies along the way.
.
Each brick maze is filled with candy and other goodies that
you must collect before you can move to the next level. And
to collect it, you must bounce a ball within the maze,
avoiding traps and pools of acid. Luckily, each maze also
contains strategically placed wires, along which your ball
will slide until you bounce it free.
.
Tricky to master and addictive to play, Paragon is fun for
the young and young at heart alike!  You'll also enjoy the
detailed graphics and cool sound effects.
.
Paragon also appears on Softdisk PC issue #93 and issue #104.
Each game boasts all-new levels.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\100art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\100art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has an Animal theme. You'll enjoy 14
B&W images, including bear, cheetah, crane, darter,
elephant, gorilla, monkey, pandas, and spotted owl. You'll
also get six color images: butterfly, cheetah, macaw, owl,
panda, and snake.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts4.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts4.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes Casablanca, Klayfelt, and Sky
Scraper.
.
Your documents, newsletters, stationery, invitations and more
will all benefit from the san serif elegance of Casablanca,
the bold yet friendly Klayfelt, and the art deco-esque Sky
Scraper. Three great fonts on one great issue!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons4.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons4.16
11,15,10,0,12
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 icons includes monkey, balloon, dolphin,
macaw, beetle, baseball, earth, turtle, and more.
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver4.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver4.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes Monkey and Reptiles.
.
You'll be mesmerized as long-armed monkeys swing their way
across your screen or a variety of snakes and lizards slither
up your screen. Both screen savers feature realistic drawings
and animation.
.
Your screen saver options include turning animation on/off,
speed, the number of objects on the screen, and password
protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 6 sounds includes cackle 1, cackle 2, dive
horn, eep, eerie, and zipecho.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw4bmp.16
8,15,7,0,9
wingfx\sw4bmp.16
8,15,7,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes five tiled and one
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: ape (up close ape faces stare back at
you), beetles (colorful ladybugs cover your screen), birds #2
(birds sitting on horizontal wires), butterflies (big yellow
butterflies on a blue background), and crawfish (oodles of
crawfish cover the screen).
.
The full-screen BMP is a digitized photo of a pine tree at
Split Rock (in Wyoming). The size is 640 x 480 pixels and you
get both 16-color and 256-color versions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
5
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Nucleon
wingfx\w005neon.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w005neon.16
7,15,8,0,9
The threat of nuclear meltdown can be such an inconvenience!
.
Nucleon places YOU in the middle of a nuclear crisis! And as
a power-plant employee, you must don your best radiation suit
and enter the reactor core to deal with unstable fuel cells,
problem employees, and the threat of total meltdown!
.
In the core, your job is to clear all the fuel cells from the
reactor core in each level before time runs out! Be smart and
act fast, or you'll lose that next promotion...not to mention
your life!
.
The DOS (CGA/EGA) version of Nucleon first appeared on
Softdisk PC #69. The DOS VGA version is on issue #103.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
wingfx\wordup.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\wordup.16
9,15,7,0,11
A popular word game from Softdisk PC makes its first Windows
appearance!
.
Word Up! will challenge your brain and your vocabulary skills,
quizzing you on 60 words in three 20-question quizzes. During
every quiz, Word Up! presents you with each word and three
possible definitions. Choose the correct definition and
you'll get a chance to guess a letter in a mystery word.
Choose the wrong definition and you go to the next word,
without getting to guess a letter in the mystery word. The
more correct answers and the faster you solve the mystery
word, the higher your score will be!
.
Have fun and before you know it, you'll be able to articulate
the multifaceted nuances inherent in the connotational
context incidental to the utilization of polysyllabic,
sesquipedalian verbiage! Good luck!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icon Editor
wingfx\iconedt5.256
206,255,248,0,249
wingfx\iconedt5.16
7,15,8,0,9
This handy Windows utility lets you use your own artistic
talents to edit those boring old Windows icons or create
brand new ones!
.
Thanks to Icon Editor you are limited only by Windows
16-color palette, a 32 x 32 pixel size, and your imagination!
With Icon Editor you can load an icon (.ICO file), then edit
its colors, design, and more! Or, if you prefer, create new
icons from scratch. Icon Editor is much easier to use than
Paintbrush because the pixel by pixel grid is extra large,
and its interface is intuitive and mouse-friendly.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
NoteMan
wingfx\noteman5.256
235,255,248,0,249
wingfx\noteman5.16
8,15,4,0,2
A personal note manager for Windows, NoteMan is a computer
notepad and free-form database all in one!
.
Jot down notes and search for them later by title or by
topic! Color-code your notes by selecting foreground and
background colors for each note! Use the Search command to
find any note! Protect your notes with a password! Send a
note as e-mail! Import and export data from a wide variety of
formats!
.
NoteMan's extensive, easy-to-use features can help you keep
your thoughts more organized than ever before, so it's
guaranteed to be a welcome addition to your Windows desktop!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Animouse
wingfx\animous5.256
247,255,248,0,252
wingfx\animous5.16
4,15,2,0,1
Animouse's unique animated mouse cursors are sure to delight
any Windows user!
.
Change from cursor to cursor as often as you'd like! Choose
from a huge selection of handsome--and hilarious--cursors,
like: Tropical Fish, Grandfather Clock, Rollable Marble,
Crushed Computer, Toaster, Happy Face, Saturn, Radar, Pencil,
Drill (that drills), Lightning, Syringe (that injects), and
many more! Over 60 different cursor choices in all!
.
Animouse includes an anti-flicker mechanism and an animation
speed controller. One of our most popular utilities, this
gives you real customization power!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
wingfx\swart5.16
8,15,7,0,9
wingfx\swart5.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has an Easter theme. You'll enjoy 12
B&W images, including bunnies (four), cross (two), chicks
(two), lambs (two), and lilies (two). Plus, you get four
color images: bunny, chicks, children, and Happy Easter.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts5.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts5.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes Cocoa Thin and RavenCroft.
.
Use Cocoa Thin, an easy-to-read italic font, to achieve a
hand-printed look in your next document. Or, if you're
looking for a font that means serious business, try
RavenCroft. A heavy serif font, RavenCroft's letters look old
and a little bit scary!
.
Cocoa Thin also appears on Softdisk PC #101, and RavenCroft
on Softdisk PC #102.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons5.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons5.16
11,15,10,0,12
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 icons includes baseball, lightning, apple,
briefcase, magnet, handicapped sign and a grasshopper.
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver5.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver5.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes Bunny. Perfect for
Easter, animal lovers and more, the Bunny screen saver
features adorable white bunnies hopping across your screen.
.
Your screen saver options include turning animation on/off,
speed, the number of objects on the screen, and password
protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 9 sounds includes drums (three different),
phone (two different), hello, honk, bonk, and moose moo.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw5bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\sw5bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes five tiled and one
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: baseballs (huge, overlapping balls),
daffodil (rows and rows of daffodils), Easter eggs (a
screen-full of pastel colored eggs), flowers (large four-
petaled flowers), and hot air balloons (colorful balloons in
a blue sky).
.
The full-screen BMP is a digitized photo of a rock arch from
the desert southwest. The size is 640 x 480 pixels and you
get both 16-color and 256-color versions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
6
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Pentium Checker
wingfx\pentium6.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\pentium6.16
11,15,5,0,13
It's not a board game you play against your computer--it's a
program designed to check your Pentium for the "bug."
.
As you probably know, in late 1994 someone discovered that
some early Pentium chips contained a bug which caused them to
incorrectly calculate certain mathematical expressions. While
the media whirlwind caused by the bug's discovery was
considerable, the fact is, most Pentiums work just fine. But
some people aren't sure how to check. Hence Pentium Checker,
which allows you to check your Pentium and for the infamous
flaw.
.
If you use programs that perform complex mathematical
calculations, or if you handle a lot of important data,
Pentium Checker will set your mind at ease...or tell you that
you might want to think about replacing your processor.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Resource Alert
wingfx\resalrt6.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\resalrt6.16
14,15,12,0,9
Do any of these problems sound familiar? Sometimes Windows
crashes. Sometimes your Windows programs hang. Sometimes you
are confronted with strange error messages.
.
These types of problems usually are caused by a lack of
available system resources. (i.e., too many applications
running at once) And that's where Resource Alert comes in.
.
Resource Alert will be your computer watchdog, monitoring the
resource usage of the applications you're running, and
warning you if you're close to running out!
.
Simply add Resource Alert to your StartUp group. Not only
will you be able to monitor your resource usage when you're
in Windows but you'll be able to avoid future crashes, too!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Backgammon
wingfx\w006bmon.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w006bmon.16
7,15,8,0,9
It's a classic board game. It's usually found on the flip
side of checker boards, the side with all those pointy
things on it. So, it's about time we did a version of it
for your PC, don't you think?
.
Our Backgammon program comes equipped with artificial
intelligence to provide a challenging opponent. You can set
it to a number of different skill levels from "smart" to
"careless," or even a "cheater" mode that you'd better keep
an eye on. Or, set up "2-player" mode to play against a
human opponent.
.
If you're not sure how to play, it's explained in the help
system for this program.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
9 Ball Challenge
wingfx\ninebal6.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\ninebal6.16
6,15,3,0,4
9 Ball Challenge may sound like a pool game but it isn't!
It's a sanity-shattering puzzle game that will have you and
your friends locked in sharp competition! Trust us: it takes
a sharp mind to grab the high score on this one!
.
Based on a puzzle designed years ago by a famous
mathematician, 9 Ball Challenge asks you to pick one pool
ball in each row, column, or diagonal so that a total of the
numbers on the selected balls adds up to the highest possible
score.
.
Think it's simple? Think again! Only one set of selections
produces the highest possible score! Can you find it?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Viewer
wingfx\sdview6.256
197,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdview6.16
13,15,5,0,9
If you're like most PC users, you've probably filled your
hard disk with files created by all sorts of programs:
spreadsheets, databases, word processors, graphics programs,
and more! You'd like to get rid of the old stuff, but who has
the time look at them all? You could load all the
applications they were created by one at a time, but that's
too time consuming. All you really want is a quick way to
look at the files and see what they are...and now you can!
.
Keep tabs on your ever-expanding collection of files with SD
Viewer, which will load a HUGE variety of common Windows and
DOS file formats. This powerful program will quickly analyze
each file and show it to you in its proper format. Now that's
a useful utility!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\102art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\102art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has a Flower theme. You'll enjoy 16
B&W images, including border, morning glory, daffodil, daisy,
dandelion, geranium, tulip, rose bud, and sunflower. You'll
also get eight color images, including daisy, day lily,
hosta, phlox, poppy and tulip.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts6.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts6.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes Elementary Gothic.
.
Tall and plain, Elementary Gothic looks just like its name
implies it should. This san serif font comes in plain, bold,
italic and bold italic styles for complete typesetting
control. A great font to use in documents that kids will be
asked to read.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons6.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons6.16
11,15,10,0,12
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 11 icons includes earth, space, dominos, hour
glass, balloons, knight, pocket watch, and fish.
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver6.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver6.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes Hummingbird.
.
A hummingbird's wings beat an amazing 100 times a second, and
the Hummingbird screen saver (while not quite that fast)
captures the essence of a Hummingbird as never before. If you
like to watch these fragile and quick little birds, you'll
love this screen saver!
.
Your screen saver options include turning animation on/off,
speed, the number of objects on the screen, and password
protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 sounds includes attention, black hole,
buzz, cackle, crash, fall down, Mars gun, tantrum, taps fast,
and who cares.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw6bmp.16
8,15,7,0,9
wingfx\sw6bmp.16
8,15,7,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes five tiled and two
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: clematis (gorgeous red flowers), popcorn
(a screen of popcorn!), sun & moon (a terrific pattern of
blue moons and gold suns), tulips (rows and rows of red and
yellow tulips), and wisteria (purple blossoms clinging to a
red brick wall).
.
The two full-screen BMPs are digitized photos of a sand dune
and gray wood (up close and personal). The size is 640 x 480
pixels and you get 16-color and 256-color versions of both.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
7
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Rebus Match
wingfx\rebus.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\rebus.16
8,15,4,0,10
Turn over tiles a pair at a time, looking for matching tiles.
When you turn over two matching tiles, they'll disappear,
revealing a portion of the visual puzzle underneath. When
you've successfully removed enough of the tiles to solve the
visual or rebus puzzle, select the "solve it" button and type
in your answer!
.
You'll love Rebus Match and so will your kids. Even if
they're too young to solve the rebus puzzles, they'll enjoy
turning over the tiles by clicking the mouse and matching up
ordinary items like sailboats and umbrellas pictured on the
backs.
.
Popular with our Softdisk PC subscribers, Rebus Match makes
its first Windows appearance in this issue with all new rebus
puzzles!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
File Splitter
wingfx\filespl7.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\filespl7.16
4,15,3,0,2
You've got a big file that you want to copy from your hard
drive to disks. But Windows won't let you copy a file to
multiple disks! What do you do? Use your handy File Splitter!
.
File Splitter will break files into manageable pieces which
you can copy onto floppy disks! Just run it, select the file
you want to split and the drive you want to copy to. File
Splitter will do the rest!
.
When you're ready to put the file back on a hard drive, File
Splitter will reassemble the contents of the disks into a
duplicate of the original file! It's that easy!
.
This is the Paul Bunyan of software utilities! We love File
Splitter and so will you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SOFTquote
wingfx\softqt7.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\softqt7.16
14,15,5,0,7
An exciting, money-saving way to shop for software, SOFTquote
is a database of software titles and their prices via a
number of different vendors. Ordering information is included
for each vendor, so you can buy the software you want after
you've seen who's got the best price!
.
The data in SOFTquote is current through the issue
publication date. Since prices always change, SOFTquote's
author offers updates on a subscription basis. Subscription
information is included with the program!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Spreadsheet
wingfx\sdsprsh7.256
196,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdsprsh7.16
7,15,2,0,1
This is it! A fully functional spreadsheet program at an
incredible price! People pay hundreds of dollars for
spreadsheets that aren't any more functional, useful, or
capable than this one! We're serious!
.
Track household and business finances! Set up mathematical
equations! Create handy databases! Do it all with this one,
inexpensive yet full-featured program!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Database
wingfx\sddb.256
163,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sddb.16
5,15,1,0,9
The SD Database is a powerful new database that's "under
construction" at Softdisk.
.
This version of SD Database includes "templates" to inventory
your personal and household possessions, and keep track of
friends' and relatives' birthdays or anniversaries. It also
includes a database of interesting facts about U.S.
presidents and states. In later incarnations SD Database will
allow you to design your own database "templates."
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\103art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\103art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has a Summer theme. You'll enjoy 10
B&W images, including camp, sand castle, barbecue cook,
float, girl (three different), cool guy, fish, and lemonade.
You'll also get four color images: ants border, kids, sun,
and tree.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts7.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts7.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes Hamster and People 'n Stuff.
.
Hamster is a handsome script-style font, which might have
been written with a fountain pen. Great for invitations,
letterhead, newsletters, and more!
.
People 'n Stuff isn't actually a font. Instead of an
alphabet, each letter prints a graphic--of a person! Men,
women, kids, jumping, running, playing, and more! People 'n
Stuff is both cute and useful.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons7.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons7.16
8,15,7,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 icons includes a panda, peppermint, dice,
clock, candy cane, 8 ball, lemon, skull, bomb, and gas can.
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver7.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver7.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes Bullfight and Marathon.
.
Bullfight features cartoon bullfighters fleeing angry
bulls across your screen. And Marathon features sweaty
runners racing across your screen, occasionally looking over
a shoulder at the competition. You'll love 'em both!
.
Your screen saver options include turning animation on/off,
speed, the number of objects on the screen, and password
protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 6 cool sounds includes aawwuh, beep, charge,
croak, weeewooo, and 1tnegru. WEEE-WOOO!
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw7bmp.256
248,0,250,255,34
wingfx\sw7bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes ten tiled and one
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: across (a wild, Africanesque
design), amaze (a colorful flower-like design), ancient (an
intricate design that matches its name), angel (the face of
an angel is "camouflaged" in this design), birthday (a
colorful, festive design), butterfly (an iridescent design),
calming (a blue-gray design), chained (a colorful, chain-like
design), checked (an iridescent interlocking design), and
demure (a dark, stone-like design).
.
The full-screen BMP is a digitized photo of Lake Tahoe,
Nevada. The size is 640 x 480 pixels and you get 16-color and
256-color versions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
8
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
CryptoQuad
wingfx\cryptoqd.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\cryptoqd.16
7,15,1,0,9
CryptoQuad is a fun and different kind of word game. You must
complete a square of letters by inserting pieces in the
correct spots. Each piece has two letters on it. The letters
must spell words matching various clues pertaining to several
interlocking words, across and down, on the square. Every
level features larger and more challenging words!
.
This mind-bending puzzle game is sure to challenge and
entertain!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Diffraction
wingfx\diffract.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\diffract.16
6,15,3,0,8
A Mastermind(tm)-style puzzle game, Diffraction is fun for
computer users of all ages!
.
The computer has selected five colors. Your job is to figure
out which colors and their specific order by making a series
of guesses and seeing how many you got right and how many are
just a little wrong! The five colors can all be the same,
different, or anywhere in between.
.
You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to play this game... but
you've got to be pretty sharp to win!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
The Windows version of our popular DOS trivia game is sure to
please your entire family!
.
Trivia Now is the exciting knowledge game that lets you match
wits against the computer or against up to three of your
friends (or family members) in a brain-teasing trivia
contest!
.
This issue features trivia on presidents, black history, and
pot luck! Add these trivia files to your DOS trivia
collection from previous issues of Softdisk PC (they're all
compatible!), or even add trivia files from future issues of
Softdisk for Windows!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Alarm
wingfx\supalar8.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\supalar8.16
13,15,5,0,8
Do you get so engrossed in your computer work (or play!) that
you forget to keep important appointments and deadlines? Keep
those important commitments with help from Super Alarm!
.
This handy program is designed to run in the background while
you go about your work in Windows. You set the alarm to alert
you at important times, and Super Alarm will sound when the
time arrives!
.
Super Alarm allows you to set multiple alarms, so you won't
have to keep setting it for each new event! Use the "snooze"
button for a few extra minutes! Use the "year snooze" button
to remind you of important annual events like birthdays and
anniversaries!
.
With Super Alarm, you may never get caught napping again!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Speller
wingfx\spell8.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\spell8.16
7,15,4,0,5
SD Speller is a high-powered computerized spell checker that
can save you from typographical embarrassment!
.
Easy to use, SD Speller knows more words than your
sixth-grade spelling teacher! Simply cut text from any
word-processing document (by copying it to the Windows
clipboard), then place it in SD Speller. SD Speller will
check the block of text for errors and give you suggestions
for alternate spellings! Make your corrections, then paste
the corrected text back into your document.
.
SD Speller is great for use with a word processor that
doesn't have spell-checking! And if SD Speller doesn't
recognize a correct word, name, or slang term, you can add it
to your own custom dictionary.
.
SD Speller. Take it for a spell!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\104art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\104art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of clip art has a Nautical theme. You'll enjoy
13 B&W images, including anchor, boat (three different), dive
helmet, diver, flag, lighthouse, captain, compass, and sea
monster. You'll also get eight color images: anchor, coast,
diver, life preserver, ship, sub, lighthouse and dive
helmet.
.
PCX format clip art images can be used in a variety of
Windows and DOS word processing, paint and page layout
programs. Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\fonts8.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts8.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough TrueType fonts!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of fonts includes Geometrika.
.
Have you been looking for a TrueType font that "looks" like
dot matrix print? Each Geometrika letter is created by tiny
circles, squares and triangles. So not only does it remind
you of dot matrix print, it's thoroughly modern and
futuristic at the same time! Great for headlines,
newsletters, playbills, menus, letterheads, and more!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons8.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons8.16
10,15,9,0,11
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 icons includes a hammer, CD-ROM, arrows,
"dead" fish, and floppy disks (two).
.
Edit these and other icons, or even create new ones, with
Icon Editor on issue #5.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver8.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver8.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
spectacular screen saver from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of screen savers includes Frog.
.
Your attention, and everyone else's, will be riveted on your
screen as a green cartoon frog tirelessly hops his way across
it. You'll think he's cute; your kids will think he's cool!
.
Your screen saver options include turning animation on/off,
speed, the number of objects on the screen, and password
protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is to choose
the sounds (WAV format files) that Windows will use for
system events such as startup.
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 12 cool sounds includes bass, chime (two),
clatter, gongo, motor (three), ray gun, emergency, ulululul,
and urgent.
.
You also can use these sounds with Blast Off (issue #3), a
Windows utility that lets you attach a sound file to any
program launch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw8bmp.256
248,0,250,255,35
wingfx\sw8bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with new wallpaper!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of wallpaper includes ten tiled and one
full-screen BMP.
.
The BMP tiles are: absurd (looks like cloth), Africa (you can
hear the drums), apple (a colorful geometric pattern), arbor
(swirls of color), blanket (it does remind you of one),
brocade (looks like brocade to us), camper (a bold
kerchief-like print), check (another cloth-look design),
chuckle (wild and colorful), and clouded (yep, it looks like
rain).
.
The full-screen BMP is a digitized photo of a gnarled pine
tree. The size is 640 x 480 pixels and you get 16-color and
256-color versions.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
9
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Sokoban
wingfx\w009sban.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w009sban.16
7,15,8,0,9
Soak a what?  That's Sokoban.  In Japanese, this means
"somebody who shoves crates around in a warehouse," or
something like that.  And that's just what you have to do in
this game.  You've got to move the boxes and things around
in order to achieve a winning configuration by getting them
to their intended destination.
.
If you've played our Rescue Rover game, this has some of the
same basic ideas, only without the dog to rescue.  You move
around on the game field and push objects around by getting
behind them and moving. Be careful not to push a crate
against a wall, as you can't get it away again, since these
crates don't have hand-holds for pulling.  If you push one
into a corner, it will stay there.
.
This multi-level strategic puzzle game will give you some
headaches as you work through a series of increasingly
challenging warehouses, but no matter how many crates you
move, you won't get a hernia!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
wingfx\wordup.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\wordup.16
9,15,7,0,11
We're back with more exhilarating, enlightening, but
expectedly not enervating excursions into educational
excellence, with our wild, wacky, and wonderful word
challenge. It's full of words for which you must pick
the definitions. And some of these words don't even start
with the letter "e" or the letter "w"!
.
Word Up! remains compatible with all the word data files
we have published in past issues of Softdisk for Windows
and Softdisk PC. These files have the extensions .WUP and
.WRD, and you can load any of them into this program.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Loan Accelerator
wingfx\loanacc9.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\loanacc9.16
7,15,4,0,5
This powerful program will amaze you with its ability to
suggest ways to speed up your loan payoffs.  Use Loan
Accelerator, with built-in mouse support and variable
payment periods, to see the impact on your loans that
result from increasing your payments.  To really watch a
loan balance dwindle, check out the result of doubling
your monthly payment.  Loan Accelerator is a program that
can pay for the cost of a lifetime subscription to Softdisk
for Windows.
.
Many people do not realize that they can cut a 30 year
mortgage down to a 20 year mortgage simply by making a few
extra payments each year.  Don't expect the banks to let
you know either; they make their money by having you wait
until the last minute each month and then pay the minimum
amount due on the loan.
.
This all-new Windows version of Loan Accelerator will load
any data files saved with the DOS versions of Loan
Accelerator (from Softdisk PC), so you can make the move to
Windows without losing the data you've generated in DOS.
(These files have the extension .LAC.)
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Search Mania
wingfx\wordsrch.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\wordsrch.16
6,15,2,0,9
Can you find the words in a matrix of seemingly-random
letters? If you like solving word-search puzzles in
newspapers and magazines, you'll love this computerized
version. Word Search Mania comes with a huge group of word-
search puzzles for you to solve, plus the ability to create
new puzzles to bewilder your friends. If Word Up!,
elsewhere in this issue, hasn't tired you of wordplay,
you can find plenty of words here in Word Search Mania to
keep you verbosely occupied.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Winning Resume
wingfx\resume9.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\resume9.16
7,15,3,0,9
If you're out of work, or unsatisfied with your present job,
you're probably interested in seeking employment.  There are
a few essential things for job-seekers.  One is a good suit
to wear to interviews (unless you restrict your job search
to informal, jeans-and-T-shirt-style companies).  We can't
help you with that one.  However, another essential item is
your resume, where you present potential employers with your
qualifications and career history. This is your possible
future boss's first impression of you, so you want to make
it just right.  Winning Resume will help you, by presenting
you with prompts for all the information you'll want to
include in your resume, in any of several popular styles.
When you're finished, it will print out the resume, ready to
copy and send out.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\105art.16
8,15,7,0,9
comgfx\105art.16
8,15,7,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
In this issue, we present child's play. This collection
includes 15 images of children playing.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
TrueType Fonts
wingfx\fonts9.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\fonts9.16
7,15,6,0,9
Take it from Softdisk's graphic pros--you can never have
enough fonts!  The two fonts that come with this issue are
Miss Vikki (a nice feminine-looking script font) and Lace
Diamond (a font that is all dressed up and ready to go).
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons9.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\icons9.16
9,15,8,0,10
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly departments on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 icons includes a globe, calculator,
checkmark, firecracker, feet, cake, computer mouse, frog,
hot pepper, and a trumpet.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver9.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver9.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This installment includes Cars. Baby, you can drive my car.
So, take this sporty screen saver for a spin. Its previous
owner was a little old lady who only booted her computer on
Sundays.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with
sound effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 sounds includes belch, branch, bump, buzz,
cat barf, chirp, trolloww, fall down, pierce, and pitchers.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw9bmp.256
248,0,250,255,35
wingfx\sw9bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 10 tiles and 1
full-screen image--all in 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 22 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include a rose, bowtie, candid, crossed, delicate,
elbows, fantasy, fleur, fracture, and freeway. The
full-screen image features a hot-air balloon.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
10
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
TeleCards
wingfx\telecard.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\telecard.16
10,15,4,0,12
We publish lots of solitaire card games for the benefit of
cardplaying fans who can't always find an opponent for the
sorts of games that require more than one person. And, on
occasion, we've published multiplayer games (card and
otherwise) that could be played in "solitaire" mode with the
computer serving as the opponent. But, sometimes you'd like
the challenge of a human opponent (or just don't wish to seem
so antisocial as to always prefer playing against a machine
instead of a person). What do you do then, if there still
isn't anybody in physical proximity who's interested in
participating? Why, just load up Telecards, and get your
friend (down the street, across the country, or around the
world) to do the same. Telecards will let you play a nice,
friendly (or vicious, depending on your style) card game with
somebody at the other end of a modem. Play Crazy Eights, or
one of the other games supported by this program, with a
modem-connected friend (or enemy). Or, you can still play
these games by yourself with the computer as the opponent, if
game partners can't even be found remotely. The choice is up
to you.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
wingfx\cryptosl.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\cryptosl.16
3,15,1,0,6
You don't need to subscribe to any cable channels to get
these tales from the Crypt. Crypto Sleuth will encrypt
various quotations, and leave you to figure out which
letters stand for which. It's similar to the cryptograms in
newspapers, but you can keep trying letters on-screen
without having to find an eraser.
.
So, all of you budding secret agents out there have a bunch
of codes to break. Maybe if you do this well, the CIA will
have a job opening for you. (Don't go to them; they'll find
you!)
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Champion Chess
wingfx\w010ccss.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w010ccss.16
13,15,5,0,8
Chess is one of mankind's oldest and most respected games.
Computers have added a new twist to this game over the last
few decades, as people wondered if computerized chess
players would ever beat the best human players. Actually,
the concept of a chess automaton goes back even further; in
the late 1700s and through the 1800s, a "chess-playing
robot" made the rounds of various public events. It turned
out, though, that it was actually operated by a midget
inside. The various exhibitors of this "robot" were
fortunate enough to find a succession of diminutive people
with a talent for chess.
.
The late 20th century, however, has brought on the advent
of machines that really can play chess. This started
decades ago with hulking mainframes, but now your PC is an
able chess opponent, given the right software. To this
date, the best human chess grandmasters are still able to
beat any computer, but that's likely to change over the
coming century. Even if no significant breakthrough in
artificial intelligence is reached, the ever-faster
computers are able to achieve increasing results through
brute force. Still, the number of possible combinations of
chess moves is so astronomical that it would take the
entire history of the universe for even the fastest
computer to run through them all, so there is a place for
intuition in chess strategy. Some humans think that this
intuitive factor will forever separate humans from
computers, but still, computers do crunch their numbers much
faster than humans, so even an inferior degree of artificial
intuition can overcome the more-creative human mind.
.
Anyway, if you're a grandmaster, you'll likely be able to
beat Champion Chess, but if your chess skills are at a lesser
level, it will give you a good challenge.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Writer
wingfx\sdwriter.256
29,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdwriter.16
13,15,7,0,8
We've already given you a spreadsheet and the beginnings of
a database. Now, we cover the third point of the
productivity software triangle with SD Writer, a
full-featured word processor.
.
If you use your PC to write, whether it's an occasional
letter or memo or the Great American Novel you're working
on in your spare time, you've previously had only a few
choices with regard to what program to write it on. Either
you had to purchase one of those big, complicated, expensive
word processors like Microsoft Word or WordPerfect, which
take up many megabytes of your hard disk, and come with
manuals the size of a phone book; or, you could take the
cheap and easy way out and use the Write program that came
with Windows, which is sorely lacking in features. Or, you
could try your luck with shareware programs, spending big
bucks in online service fees downloading programs which
proceed to annoy you with urgings to spend still more money
to register them.
.
Now you've got a new choice. SD Writer is here, complete,
on this issue. You don't have to spend $499 and take two
hours installing it from 76 disks. You don't have to search
for it among heaps of online material and get nagged to pay
a shareware fee. But you do have access to the powerful word
processor features you need, like multiple documents open at
once, an "undo" feature, and a spelling checker.
.
With SD Writer, you've got the Write Stuff!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Dr Units
wingfx\du.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\du.16
6,15,3,0,8
How many pecks to a bushel? Or is that how many bushels to a
peck? Is a furlong more or less than a league? Can you
convert all of these to meters, liters, and kilograms?
Measurements can get really confusing. This program will
help you get them all straight by converting between a whole
range of units, both common and obscure, old-fashioned and
modern. Even nuclear units are included, to help out those
of our readers who are working on a Ph.D. in nuclear
physics. And units of astronomy and relativity are included
to help those who are working on backyard spacecraft to
escape the world before it blows up from the ill conceived
experiments of nuclear physicists!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\106art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\106art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
In this issue, we present sports images. From bucking broncos
to baseball to BMX bikes, these images should add that
"sporty" favor to your presentations.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs.
Check your program manuals for compatibility and
instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
TrueType Fonts
wingfx\font10.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font10.16
7,15,8,0,9
Add more variety to all of your documents, in any Windows-
based word processor, desktop publisher, or other program
that lets you insert text, with these TrueType fonts.
.
We give you two fonts this time. One (Kokolorum) is a bold
font with an oriental flare and the other (ScenicView) is
a collection of buildings and trees for that more
neighborly look.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons10.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons10.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly departments on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 icons includes a lock, signal light sign,
highway sign, curving road sign, bananas, cherries,
apple core, paper airplane, cocktail, and Ace of spades.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Airborne Screen Saver
wingfx\saver10.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver10.16
7,15,8,0,9
As "Flight of the Valkyries" thunders in the background,
these drab green bombers drop their deadly payload and BLOW
YOUR COMPUTER TO BITS!!! No, not really, they just fly
peacefully by, providing your computer with something to do
while your aren't working...but hey...who knows?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with
sound effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this
installment of 10 sounds includes buzz #2, chirp #2, cymbal,
dic doc, ha-huaah, heart monitor, honk, intro, outro,
power down.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\forever.256
249,0,251,255,35
wingfx\forever.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 10 tiles and 1
full-screen image--all in 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 22 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include always, crabby, diamond, dozen, enchant,
eyes, fly away, forever, formal, and framed. The
full-screen image features Bryce Canyon.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
11
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross
wingfx\criscros.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\criscros.16
8,15,4,0,2
If you like word games or crosswords, you'll love Criss Cross!
You must place a list of words into a crossword-style puzzle.
The blanks are not numbered. There are no clues. Your only
hints are the number of letters in each word and the way the
blanks intersect each other. Sound challenging? It is. That's
why we call it Criss Cross!
.
A regularly appearing word game, this installment features six
new puzzles--angle, auto, country, extra, fairwind, and
getwet.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Memory Master
wingfx\mmaster.256
195,255,248,0,249
wingfx\mmaster.16
6,15,3,0,4
Test your memory with a hot, new puzzle game that you can play
alone or with a friend. Turn pairs of tiles over, revealing
objects underneath. Each time you reveal two like objects, the
tiles will disappear. You get another turn each time you are
successful. The player who matches the most tiles is the
winner! And since the computer places the tiles in different
spots for every game, you can play again and again!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD P.I.M.
wingfx\sdpim.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdpim.16
13,15,2,0,8
Once you've used our personal information manager, you'll
never go back to the paper, desktop variety! Store all your
addresses or contacts in one big file or an unlimited number
of smaller files. Use your modem and SD P.I.M.'s autodial
feature for no hassle, hands-free dialing. Print mailing
labels, use the program's built-in reminder to alert you when
it's time for a meeting, and much more. SD P.I.M. is packed
with features.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Football Companion '95
wingfx\footbal2.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\footbal2.16
4,15,2,0,1
Football Companion '95 helped football fans stay on top of NFL
team standings during the '95-'96 season. And the only
statistic they had to enter was the final game score of every
game played. Fortunately, Football Companion made this task
easy by including the complete 1995-96 season schedule!
.
Updated with playoff and Super Bowl games on Windows issue
#13. Plus, look for a Football Companion update prior to each
new NFL football season.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
WinDupe
wingfx\windupe.256
15,255,248,0,249
wingfx\windupe.16
10,15,6,0,13
If you hate having to run the File Manager every time you want
to format or copy a floppy disk, join the club! The WinDupe
club, that is. Run it just like any other Windows program,
then copy the contents of one floppy to another at the press
of a button. WinDupe will even format new disks!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\107art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\107art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
Enjoy an assortment of images ranging from dogs to flowers,
objects and even people. This collection includes 10 black and
white images and five color images.
.
PCX format graphics can be used in a variety of DOS and
Windows word processing, paint and page layout programs. Check
your program manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font11.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font11.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly department of Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of TrueType fonts includes Fat Shadow by Gary
Garrett and Ludwig by Eugen Bolch.
.
Both fonts are san serif outline fonts (white letters outlined
in black), but one includes a drop shadow. Used sparingly,
either of these fonts will help you create attention-grabbing
headlines in your next newsletter or church bulletin!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons11.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons11.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 icons includes a paintbrush, watermelon, fish, envelope,
soccer ball, hand print, outlet, and shelter sign.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver11.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver11.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This installment includes Bucking Bronco, a wild ride worthy
of any rodeo.
.
Your screen saver options include speed, the number of images
on the screen, animation, and password protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with sound
effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 sounds includes ahh, bride, cat, goodbye, gurgle, and
rattle--all in WAV format.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\back.256
248,245,250,255,35
wingfx\back.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 10 tiles and 2
full-screen images--all in 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 24 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include antique, celtic, fan, ennui, fan, gallant,
and jealous. The full-screen images feature fall leaves and
ripe tomatoes.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
12
.
.
10
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Story Teller
wingfx\story.256
165,255,248,0,249
wingfx\story.16
6,15,2,0,1
Now you and your family can turn off the TV and spend quality
time together writing hilarious stories. Story Teller makes it
easy by prompting you to "fill in the blanks" with nouns,
verbs, and other parts of speech. The resulting stories are
guaranteed to make you laugh. Great for family reunions,
parties and more!
.
Includes six story starters: Aesop, anthem, Caesar, flying,
note, and vacation.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Disk Monitor
wingfx\sdmonitr.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdmonitr.16
4,15,1,0,9
Search for files, find text within files, locate duplicate
files, take "snapshots" of your directory tree structure, and
more with the very handy Super Disk Monitor. You can even use
the snapshot feature to keep track of how program
installations affect your system by taking "before" and
"after" snapshots.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Cut Out
wingfx\cutout12.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\cutout12.16
7,15,2,0,8
Dodge rolling, bouncing cubes and other objects as you draw
rectangles. Each time you complete a rectangle, you
successfully "cut out" a portion of the screen. Your goal is
to capture more than 75% of the screen in this manner. Hurry,
but be careful. If you or one of your half-completed
rectangles comes into contact with a bouncing object, you're
the one who will be "cut out!"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Lemonade Stand
wingfx\slemons.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\slemons.16
11,15,8,0,13
Test your business acumen by running a lemonade stand! Then
show your kids or your spouse how to play Super Lemonade Stand
and see who is the better store manager. You just might be
surprised at how easy--or hard--it is to make a profit selling
lemonade!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\109art.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\109art.16
7,15,8,0,9
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
Enjoy an assortment of rescalable, high resolution images by
Frank Henderson and Stan Pritchard. This collection of TIF
format images includes 10 black and white images and five
color images, including an alien, buffalo, ram, and windmill.
.
TIF format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font12.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font12.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly department of Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of TrueType fonts includes Babel Tall by Eugen
Bolch.
.
This tall, condensed san serif font literally towers over your
documents when used in a headline or logo. Use it sparingly to
achieve just the right effect in your next Windows document.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons12.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons12.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 icons includes a palm tree, lion, candle, hamburger,
dog, and lamp.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver12.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver12.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This installment includes Happy Face, a perky little guy who
dances his way across your screen.
.
Your screen saver options include speed, the number of images
on the screen, animation, and password protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with sound
effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 sounds includes gosh, gross, hey, huh, and thud--all in
WAV format.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\maroon.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\maroon.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 10 tiles and 1
full-screen image--all in 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 22 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include answer, caves, engaged, icing, opulent, and
rabid. The full-screen image features a close up of mushrooms
growing in a mountain forest.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
13
.
.
11
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Pardon?
wingfx\pardon.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\pardon.16
13,15,7,0,8
A deceptively simple-looking board game, Pardon? is anything
but. The idea is to move all of your pieces to your opponent's
side of the board while preventing your opponent from reaching
your side of the board. Sort of a cross between Backgammon and
Parcheesi, Pardon? is surprisingly addictive. Don't be shocked
when you suddenly realize you've been playing it for hours!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Grapher
wingfx\grapher.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\grapher.16
9,15,8,0,11
Whatever the type of graph you need--pie, bar, line, gantt,
scatter or polar--SD Grapher can do them all. Enter your data
into a simple spreadsheet and SD Grapher will handle the rest.
Compact and easy to use, SD Grapher is perfect for students
and busy business execs alike.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
3-D Keyboard
wingfx\3dkeybd.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\3dkeybd.16
7,15,8,0,9
If you have ever tried to compose a letter in another language
on a PC keyboard, you're well aware of the character
limitations of the standard U.S. keyboard.
.
3-D Keyboard comes to the rescue by providing you with the
special characters you need to write in French, German,
Italian, Spanish, and other languages. You can even use
3-D Keyboard to configure your keyboard to your own personal
preferences!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Football Companion '95 Update
wingfx\footbal2.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\footbal2.16
4,15,2,0,1
This update to Football Companion '95 (published on Windows
issue #11) fixes a couple of minor problems, and adds playoff
games and the Super Bowl.
.
Look for yearly updates to this popular program.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This update to a very popular recurring feature gives users
the ability to create their own trivia files! This means that
trivia lovers can swap files with their friends, and teachers
can create files that are integrated into class lessons! You
also get a new set of challenging trivia files--Science II.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
wingfx\sw13art.16
7,15,8,0,12
wingfx\sw13art.16
7,15,8,0,12
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
This collection of Halloween graphics includes 12 color images
in high resolution TIF format. You'll get a cat, cauldron,
Dracula, ghost, pumpkin, witch, and more.
.
TIF format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font13.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font13.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly department of Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of TrueType fonts includes Wanted Poster by the
Softdisk Art Staff.
.
Use Wanted Poster to create your own wanted poster or to give
your documents a western feel and flair. You'll love it,
podna'.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons13.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons13.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 icons includes a cone, saw, cat, clamp, mask, football,
helmet, jack o' lantern, and stoplight.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver13.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver13.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This installment includes Jack O' Lantern, a scary bit of
bright orange that's perfect for Halloween fans.
.
Your screen saver options include speed, the number of images
on the screen, animation, and password protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with sound
effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 sounds includes five different drum sounds, four sound
effects, and funfade.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\giggles.256
247,255,248,0,76
wingfx\giggles.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 10 tiles and 1
full-screen image--all in 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 22 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include autumn, balloon, envy, filigree, ivory, and
jungle. The full-screen image features tracks in desert sand.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
14
.
.
12
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Paragon
wingfx\w014pgon.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w014pgon.16
7,15,8,0,9
One of the most addictive Windows games ever published is
back--with ALL-NEW LEVELS!
.
First published on Windows issue #4, Paragon perplexed and
pleased. Here's your chance to carefully bounce a ball through
15 perilous new mazes, avoiding traps and collecting treasure
along the way!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Assistant Chef
wingfx\sdachef.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdachef.16
5,15,2,0,3
Now you can put all your recipes on computer using a program
specifically created to make that task easy and fun! Assistant
Chef allows you to store, find and print recipes, keep track
of calories, fat, sodium, and more. And when you reduce or
enlarge the number of servings, Assistant Chef will
automatically adjust the amount of each ingredient thanks to a
special measurement conversion feature. It even comes with 118
mouth-watering recipes as a starting point. Trust us.
Assistant Chef is a must-have for the chef in your family!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Thesaurus
wingfx\sdthes.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdthes.16
10,15,5,0,2
One of the most useful Windows utilities you'll ever add to
your system, SD Thesaurus lets you look up synonyms quickly
and painlessly via a one-screen interface. Copy and paste
words freely between SD Thesaurus and other Windows
applications! Includes synonyms for over 50,000 words!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Greeting Card
wingfx\greeting.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\greeting.16
14,15,7,0,9
Send an electronic greeting card to all your computing friends
and relatives next Christmas. Complete with animating
graphics, music, and you own personalized message, your card
won't be forgotten! This year's animation files include a dog
snuggling in front of a cozy fireplace, and a little boy
eagerly opening presents. Plus, you get 2 non-animating,
full-screen BMP graphics featuring a snowman and Santa
himself! You can even create your own BMP graphics for use
with Greeting Card. Just put them in the Greeting Card
Directory on your hard drive.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes three tantalizing, new puzzles by Marilynn
Huret--"Abort, Retry or Fail", "Mixed Vegetables", and
"Numbers."
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes a new set of trivia files dealing with World
Geography.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
wingfx\sw14art.16
7,15,8,0,12
wingfx\sw14art.16
7,15,8,0,12
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
This collection of 10 color images is in high resolution TIF
format. You'll get an alligator, brontosaurus, crocodile,
fish, frog, turtle, and more!
.
TIF format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font14.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font14.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly department of Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of TrueType fonts includes Dear John by Eugen
Bolch.
.
Use Dear John, a handsome script-style font, for typesetting
party invitations, wedding announcements, and more!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons14.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons14.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 icons includes a cherry, flag, paint bucket, pencil,
candy cane, eye, mouth, and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver14.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver14.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This installment includes Dinosaur, which is sure to delight
both young and old dinosaur fans.
.
Your screen saver options include speed, the number of images
on the screen, animation, and password protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with sound
effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 8 sounds includes humph, key, lock, oops, scare, shock,
shoot and sosumi.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\frogskin.256
249,0,251,255,35
wingfx\frogskin.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 5 tiles and 1
full-screen image--all in 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 12 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include clever, dizzy, firelite, frogskin, and
giraffe. The full-screen image features a scenic ruin.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
15
.
.
12
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Bridge Baron
wingfx\bridge15.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\bridge15.16
7,15,4,0,9
A fantastic implementation of the card game Bridge, Bridge
Baron contains dozens of options, extensive help, and
tutorials. Bridge Baron can be played in one of three
different modes:  Single Hand, Rubber Bridge, and Duplicate
Bridge. You can save and edit deals to disk, and there are
also a number of preset Sheinwold Bridge Challenge deals.
Whether you're a Bridge master, a casual player, or you've
always wanted to learn the game, Bridge Baron is right for
you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Phone-To-Word
wingfx\phon2wrd.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\phon2wrd.16
6,15,3,0,2
Is there a word "hidden" in your telephone number? Would you
like to use a word in your home or business phone number?
Phone-To-Word makes easy work of either task!
.
Just type in a current phone number or a word you'd like to
use, and press OK. For example, the word "collect" results in
the number 2655328 (recognized in the U.S. as 1-800-COLLECT).
And once you've come up with a new number, you can call your
local phone company to find out if it's available in your
calling area!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Square
wingfx\wordsq.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\wordsq.16
6,15,2,0,9
You must spell as many words as possible by placing random
letters in a five by five square. Addictive and fun, you'll
play for hours as you attempt to earn the highest possible
score! You can even compete against your spouse, kids, and
friends to see who can earn the highest score. Try it, you'll
love it!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fun Boot
wingfx\funboot.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\funboot.16
7,15,8,0,9
Place Fun Boot in your Windows Startup Group today to add a
little personality and humor to your system!
.
Then, every time you run Windows you'll enjoy a witty new
startup message. For example: "What the '95 in Windows '95
really stands for--the number of hours to install"; and "Signs
that Newt Gingrich has gone mad with POWER--U.S. map on
office wall reads `Newt York' and `Newt Jersey.'"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "Trios" by Marilynn
Huret.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes two new trivia files--Christmas and Holiday.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\111art.16
4,15,3,0,5
comgfx\111art.16
4,15,3,0,5
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
This collection of Holiday graphics includes 15 color images
in high resolution TIF format. You'll get a bag of toys,
Menorah, ornament, reindeer, Santa, snowman, Christmas tree,
and more!
.
TIF format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font15.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font15.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly department of Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of TrueType fonts is Slender, a san serif
font by Eugen Bolch.
.
Use Slender when you need to put a lot of words in a tight
place, to balance a shorter and fatter font, or to add
"height" to your message.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons15.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons15.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 icons includes a bow, dove, package, horn, arrow,
snowman, and Christmas tree.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Savers
wingfx\saver15.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver15.16
7,15,8,0,9
If you're like most computer owners, you redecorate Windows
with new wallpaper and screen savers on a regular basis. Why?
You get bored. That's where Puzzler and Scroller, two hot new
screen savers come in! Both use whatever is on your screen as
the graphic when the screen saver kicks in.
.
Puzzler turns your screen into a giant slide puzzle, and
Scroller will make you think your monitor has lost it's
vertical hold!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with sound
effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 sounds includes Beethoven's 5th, hit, oh no, tink,
scream, voop, and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\flakes.256
144,255,91,0,249
wingfx\flakes.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 10 tiles and 1
full-screen image--all in 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 22 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include paper, flakes, gifts, rednote, redwax, snow,
and more. The full-screen image features a snow-covered
mountain.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
16
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Operation Micro Space
wingfx\opmicro.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\opmicro.16
7,15,11,0,12
Your computer has been invaded and all the programs set loose
to feed on your systems' resources. Your mission is to go
inside your computer and capture or destroy all icons before
facing the final challenge and returning from Micro Space.
The world of Micro Space is dynamically generated from your
hard disk as you play. Hazards, competitors, and an Inner
Demon get in your way, but there are friendly ships to help
you out.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Days Between Dates
wingfx\daysdate.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\daysdate.16
7,15,4,0,1
Days Between Dates is a handy utility that lets you figure out
the number of days, weeks, months, years, hours, and minutes
between two dates. Determine exactly when that 90-day warranty
expires, how many days until your birthday, and much more. You
can even keep track of how many working hours are left before
that big project deadline!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Place Ball
wingfx\w016pall.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w016pall.16
7,15,8,0,9
Place Ball is a great American institution, as immortalized
in the famous lines: "Place Ball, hot dogs, apple pie,
and..."  What was that?  It's baseball, not Place Ball,
that goes with apple pie and the rest?  Well, after the
recent strike, I think America is ready for a new national
pastime, and Place Ball may just fill the bill.
.
In Place Ball, you've got to choose which entry point to
release a ball in order to have it bounce over the "goodies"
and wind up in the sinkhole, without hitting a bomb or other
menace.  To complete a level, you must obliterate all the
sinkholes by putting balls in them.  Can you get through
all the levels we've provided?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Optical Jammer
wingfx\opticalj.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\opticalj.16
8,15,4,0,11
Optical Jammer is perfect for those who have a CD ROM player.
Keep this little jam box open on your desktop and you can play
audio CDs using your computer! With controls that look and
feel like a standard CD player, you will find it incredibly
easy to use. Optical Jammer even has the option of becoming
your default CD player when using Windows 95.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Namystic
wingfx\namystic.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\namystic.16
4,15,1,0,2
What is a namystic? Back in the 20s they were quite popular
among the flapper set. They consist of a triangular
arrangement of letters A through Z with dots by each letter.
.
The puzzle-maker takes the name of a well-known person, place
or thing and draws a straight line from the first letter to
the second, the second to the third, the third to the fourth,
and so on. Then the polygons formed by these lines are filled
in. The shape created is the NAMYSTIC. The task of the solver
is to determine the name of the NAMYSTIC from just the shape
alone. Often the puzzle-maker will narrow it down a little by
giving a clue, such as Bad Actor Turned President.
.
Sound interesting? Hard? Well, try to solve the 10 we have
supplied or create others for friends to solve. We think
you'll like it.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "N" Thing by Marilynn
Huret.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia file USA Geography.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\112art.16
4,15,2,0,11
comgfx\112art.16
4,15,2,0,11
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk.
.
From the farthest corners of the galaxy come these
frightening visitors. Hopefully they won't stay too long,
but they didn't mind posing for clip art images. These 14
images are of some of those aliens. Also included are a few
of their spaceships, as well as other space related images.
.
Images include an alien, geek, flag, movie poster, UFO, and
more.
.
TIF format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font16.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font16.16
7,15,8,0,9
This issue we give you the Apollo font. No, not Apollo the
spacecraft, but Apollo the Greek god. This fancy font should
liven up any of your more regal documents in less than a
nanosecond (subject to the speed of your computer).
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons16.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons16.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 icons are space related - including a planet, flying
saucer, satellite, and shuttle.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver16.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver16.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
Our screen saver this issue is Softdisk's Cupids. These
pre-teen cupids don't play around! They're out to make you
love them whether you want to or not. You can choose from a
variety of cupidical activities from flying around to shooting
hearts to shooting each other!
.
In these screen savers, you can change the speed, direction,
sounds, and a number of other things. You may also enable or
disable password protection at will.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with sound
effects and music!
.
A monthly department on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 sounds includes fade in, hi, music, ominous, thump,
watch, welcome, wow, zing, and zip.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\earth.256
78,0,145,10,187
wingfx\earth.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows with brand new wallpaper! A monthly
department, this installment includes 10 tiles and 2
full-screen images--in both 16-color and 256-color BMP format
for a total of 24 new wallpapers!
.
The tiles include earth, moon, moon dust, moon surface,
plating, stars and more. The full-screen images feature an
other-worldly canyon and a galaxy.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
17
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Pokerface
wingfx\pokerf.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\pokerf.16
9,15,4,0,11
Spend as much "money" as you like and never lose a cent!
Gamblers and non-gamblers alike will enjoy PokerFace, an
amazingly realistic video poker simulation game. With
PokerFace, you can test your poker skill and luck at three
standard video poker games--Jacks or Better, Joker's Wild,
and Deuces Wild. PokerFace even suggests which cards to
"hold" for each hand, so you don't have to be a great poker
player to have fun. Addictive and entertaining for teens and
adults alike, PokerFace is also a real pleasure to play
thanks to a mouse-easy interface that lets you use your mouse
just like you'd use your finger on a real video poker
machine's "touch screen." This one's a must for the card
fanatic in your home.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
FormIT
wingfx\formit.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\formit.16
6,15,1,0,2
Create custom electronic or paper forms for home, school, or
office with FormIT, one of the handiest Windows programs
you'll ever own. FormIT gives you all the tools you need to
draws lines and boxes, enter text and create "fields" for
entering data into the form from your computer. Or, if you
prefer, simply use FormIT to create all your paper forms.
FormIT is a terrific alternative to an expensive and complex
page layout program. And best of all, it's very easy to use.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Hexanity
wingfx\hexanity.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\hexanity.16
11,15,6,0,13
Wanna go insane? Then play Hexanity, an addictive puzzle game
that's reminiscent of Tetris (tm) and other "keep the screen
clear of stuff if you can" type games. Your goal is to move
and rotate the hexagon-shaped pieces that appear in the center
of the play area so that they're grouped together. When at
least seven hexagons are grouped together, they'll disappear
from the screen, leaving room for additional hexagons. Your
score depends on how long you can keep playing, so you'll need
a quick mind and even quicker fingers!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Copy Cat
wingfx\cpycat17.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\cpycat17.16
6,15,3,0,7
Memory games aren't just for kids, and Copy Cat's your proof!
A computerized "Simon"-type game, Copy Cat presses any of four
colored buttons and asks you to "copy" it's actions. Each turn
adds a new button press, so the series of presses gets longer
and longer. Each button has a unique color and sound for
easier recognition. But even with that mental reinforcement,
Copy Cat is a hard cat to copy.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Guitar Lesson #1
wingfx\guitar1.256
189,255,248,0,249
wingfx\guitar1.16
8,15,7,0,10
Take your first guitar lesson with this helpful "how to"
article, complete with graphical illustrations. You'll
learn the history of the guitar, how to tune a guitar, about
frets and notes, and you'll even play your first chord. Look
for additional guitar lessons on following issues.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, Super Crossword
makes working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled Grab Bag.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Trivia Now features the trivia file Nature.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\113art.16
9,15,6,0,4
comgfx\113art.16
9,15,6,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk. This
collection of TIF format images includes 15 color images with
an animal theme. You'll get: a bird, boxer (dog), bull dog,
bunny rabbit, hatching chick, hippopotamus, horse, jaguar,
lion, and more.
.
TIF format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font17.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font17.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly department of Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of TrueType fonts includes Camouflage. Perfect for
headlines in newsletters and flyers, this shaded and striped
font is too bold to stay hidden in any document.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons17.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons17.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk! A monthly department on Softdisk for
Windows, this installment of 10 animal-theme icons includes a
paw print, tiger stripe, eggs, tiger's tail, cow spots, shark,
horse, polar bear, and an elephant.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver17.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver17.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
Softdisk screen saver. This month's screen saver is Softdisk's
Lucky Screen Saver, a St. Patrick's Day celebration featuring
falling shamrocks and ale-drinking leprechauns. Your screen
saver options include, speed, the number of  shamrocks and
leprechauns on the screen, animation, and password protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with sound
effects and music! A monthly department on Softdisk for
Windows, this installment of seven sounds includes: he's old,
pitchers pitchers, press any key, sean, uuuwuq, whiz, and
whinny.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\leopard.256
169,0,168,255,167
wingfx\leopard.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with great wallpaper!
A monthly department, this installment includes 18
animal/nature wallpaper titles --all in 16-color and 256-color
BMP format. You'll get a cute cartoon  puppy, realistic
elephant skin, cartoon goat, leopard spots, paw prints, Peter
rabbit, cartoon rat, tiger skin, and zebra skin.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
18
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Relix!
wingfx\relix.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\relix.16
11,15,7,0,2
Common everyday objects are on the attack and you must lasso
them with your "looper" to destroy them. The more objects you
lasso in one move, the more points you score! Fun and
addictive for kids of all ages, Relix! is the perfect game to
play on the family PC.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Interactive Stories
wingfx\istories.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\istories.16
5,15,2,0,7
Have you ever read a story and found yourself saying time and
time again, "I would never have written it that way!"
Interactive Stories gives you the chance to control how the
story unfolds. You make the choices for what actions are
taken and, thus, determine how the tale ends. Great for anyone
who loves a funny story and a terrific program to run during
parties and get-togethers.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Back Issue Browser
comgfx\browser.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\browser.16
13,15,9,0,4
Periodically, Softdisk publishes an update to the Back Issue
Browser. This update includes files through Softdisk for
Windows #18 and Softdisk PC issue #114.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Guitar Lesson #2
wingfx\guitar2.256
189,255,248,0,249
wingfx\guitar2.16
8,15,7,0,10
Guitar Lesson #2 is the second in a series of tutorials that
will teach you how to play the guitar! This second lesson
teaches you fingering and 12 of the basic chords. Complete
with graphical illustrations and a. WAV format sound file for
each chord!
.
The Guitar Lessons use Windows 3.1 Write or Windows 95
WordPad. If you do not have one of these programs, you can
use any word processor that supports one or both of these
formats.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Win Decor 95
wingfx\windec95.256
203,255,248,0,249
wingfx\windec95.16
13,15,5,0,6
Never be bored with your Windows decor again! Win Decor95 is
a Windows 95 utility that gives you more control over your
Windows wallpaper. Use Win Decor95 to create a set of your
favorite wallpapers (*.BMP files). Every time you run Windows
95 (which probably means each time you start or restart your
computer), Win Decor95 will randomly select a .BMP from your
favorite set to display as your wallpaper. You never know
which wallpaper Win Decor95 will display next! This issue
also includes a Windows 3.1 version of Win Decor for those
people who don't have Windows 95.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, Super Crossword
makes working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled The Master.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Trivia Now features the trivia file People II.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\114art.16
10,15,3,0,4
comgfx\114art.16
10,15,3,0,4
Give your documents a more polished look by illustrating them
with professionally drawn clip art from Softdisk. This
collection of TIF format images includes 15 images with an
ancient Greece and Rome theme. You'll get a harp, Medusa,
goddess, Hercules, statue, column, vase, griffin, and more.
.
TIF format graphics can be used in a variety of Windows word
processing, paint and page layout programs. Check your program
manuals for compatibility and instructions.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font18.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font18.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly department of Softdisk for Windows issues, this
installment of TrueType fonts includes Ergime. This elegant
serif font worthy of ancient Greece or Rome looks old. That's
because parts of the letters have been chipped off and are
missing. Great for newsletters, stationery and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons18.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons18.16
7,15,8,0,9
Customize your Windows environment with colorful and playful
icons from Softdisk! A monthly department on Softdisk for
Windows, this installment of 10 icons includes a column,
vase, sunflower, Pegasus, Acropolis, and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver18.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver18.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
Softdisk screen saver. This month's screen saver is Egghunt.
Celebrate a fun time of year all year long by watching cute
cartoon kids pick up Easter eggs on your screen. And if
that's a little too sappy for you, you can always select
the version that includes a Cyberpunk biker who rides across
the screen and shoots the eggs! Your other screen saver
options include, speed, the number of images on the screen,
animation, and password protection.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
One of the fun ways you can personalize Windows is with
sound effects and music! A monthly department on Softdisk
for Windows, this installment of 10 sounds includes buzzle,
crash, photo click, kaboom, knocks, taink, and toink.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\swall.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\swall.16
7,15,8,0,9
Redecorate Windows as often as you like with great
wallpaper! A monthly department, this installment includes
10 tiles and one full-screen image--all in 16-color and
256-color BMP format. You'll get bathroom tile, stone wall,
gargoyle, pink fluff, gray marble, soap bubbles, sword,
a Roman-style arena, and more.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
19
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Backgammon
wingfx\backgam.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\backgam.16
6,15,7,0,8
Veterans and novices alike will love this rendition of the
classic board game Backgammon. Veterans will love the six
different computer settings, each one with a different
personality and strategy. Novice players will love the
"Helping Hand" which shows all possible moves. Backgammon
includes a complete set of rules with lot of tips, hints and
jargon, a "Redo-roll" feature, and a "Do-over" feature. You
can even play a cheater game with loaded dice!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rebus Match
wingfx\rebus.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\rebus.16
8,15,4,0,10
Rebus Match is a fun puzzle game that improves your memory
and expands your mind. Turn over tiles a pair at a time,
looking for matching tiles. When you turn over two matching
tiles, they'll disappear, revealing a portion of the visual
(or rebus) puzzle underneath. When you've successfully
removed enough of the tiles to solve the puzzle, select the
"solve it" button and type in your answer. Rebut Match isn't
just for adults! Your kids will enjoy matching up tiles of
ordinary items like sailboats and umbrellas even if they
can't solve the rebus.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Photo Box
wingfx\photobox.256
68,255,248,0,249
wingfx\photobox.16
11,15,5,0,3
Photo Box is an easy-to-use viewer utility that displays
graphic image files located on your hard drive, CD-ROMs, or
disks. Photo Box lets you view images in BMP, DIB, GIF, PCX,
TGA and TIF formats. You can also choose to view a slide show
of the images in any directory.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Letters!
wingfx\letters.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\letters.16
11,15,10,0,5
Letters is actually two great word games in one--Challenge
Letters and Lost Letters. In Challenge Letters your goal is
to form words out of the scrambled letters that are presented
to you while racing against the clock. The faster you
unscramble the words and the more words you unscramble, the
higher your score. In Lost Letters, you have to unscramble
words that each contain the same three or four "lost
letters." Neither game is easy and both are so addictive that
you can't stop playing once you start!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Guitar Lesson #3
wingfx\guitar3.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\guitar3.16
7,15,6,0,9
A continuing feature, Guitar Lesson #3 focuses on strum
practice to make your chords sound smooth. Other lessons
teach additional guitar basics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, Super Crossword
makes working crossword puzzles fun and super easy! This
installment includes a new puzzle titled No Marx For This
One.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
A fun game for the whole family, Trivia Now is a easy-to-play
trivia game that pits you against the computer or against up
to three friends. Trivia Now is a regular feature on Softdisk
for Windows. This installment includes a new trivia file
about Sports.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\115art.16
7,15,2,0,8
comgfx\115art.16
7,15,2,0,8
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 PCX format clip art images has a Sports theme. The
images include a Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball Players.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font19.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font19.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of TrueType Fonts features Ticonderoga. A heavy serif font
with a peppy italic look, Ticonderoga will look great in your
next document!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons19.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons19.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Windows Icons has a Sports theme.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver19.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver19.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Screen Savers features a Baseball Player who bats, runs
the bases, and even strikes out--all with sound effect.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Sounds includes Kaboom, Rat-a-tat-tat, and Shake.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\golfball.256
243,251,244,255,245
wingfx\golfball.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of BMP-format Wallpaper boasts: one 256-color, full screen
image of a great egret; and eight tiles, including Baseball,
Basketball, and Bullethole.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
20
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
QuiClick
wingfx\quiclick.256
136,255,248,0,249
wingfx\quiclick.16
2,15,1,0,9
QuiClick is a customizable tool bar that helps you keep all
of your most used Windows applications right at your
fingertips. When you set it to float over all of the other
windows, and you can launch other programs with a click of
the mouse. QuiClick was designed to be as small and
unobtrusive as possible. You have complete control over the
size and placement of the toolbar.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Combination Lock
wingfx\comblk20.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\comblk20.16
11,15,3,0,5
This game will lock you in front of your computer for hours!
The object of Combination Lock is to open a lock by quickly
matching the numbers on all adjacent dials in a grid of
dials. Sounds easy, right? Guess again! As you play higher
levels, the combinations become diabolically complex.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Guitar Lesson #4
wingfx\guitar4.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\guitar4.16
8,15,7,0,1
The final lesson in our series, Guitar Lesson #4 teaches you
additional chords, and for good measure, gives you a few
bars of some popular folk songs!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Solitaire
wingfx\solitar3.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\solitar3.16
10,15,7,0,2
Attention solitaire lovers! Softdisk Solitaire includes five,
count 'em 1-2-3-4-5, terrific card games for hours and hours
of fun. This collection includes Forty Thieves, La Belle
Lucie, Flower Garden, King Albert, and Fortress. Whenever you
get tired of a game, there's always another you can play!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
CryptoQuad
wingfx\cryptoqd.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\cryptoqd.16
7,15,1,0,9
CryptoQuad is an addictive puzzle game that's an intriguing
combination of anagrams and cryptic clues. You are given
enough tiles to make four words that form a square; each tile
has two letters on it. To help you in your task, each word
has a cryptic clue. If you can decipher the clue, the
puzzle's a snap! Otherwise, time will keep counting up and
your score will decrease!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Super Crossword includes the puzzle Grab Bag 1.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Trivia Now features the trivia file Weather.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\116art.16
6,15,2,0,3
comgfx\116art.16
6,15,2,0,3
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of PCX format clip art boasts 15 images with a Money and
Oriental theme, including a Samurai Warrior, Piggy Bank and
Sumo Wrestler.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font20.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font20.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of TrueType Fonts features Mandarin, which uses
Oriental-style strokes in every letter.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons20.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons20.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Icons features 10 new icons with an Oriental theme.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver20.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver20.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Screen Savers features the very cool Hai-Ya!, which will
appeal to martial arts lovers of any age.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Sounds includes Rattle, Rip, and Spindown.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\midevalr.256
243,218,244,255,245
wingfx\midevalr.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of BMP-format Windows Wallpaper boasts: one 256-color, full
screen image of a Shinto temple; and 10 tiles, including
leaves on a wooden floor, a stylized sea wave, and shingles.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
21
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Home Refinancer
wingfx\homeref.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\homeref.16
8,15,5,0,2
Does it make "cents" for you to refinance your home mortgage?
That's the question this program will answer! With the recent
changes in interest rates, it may save you money to refinance
your mortgage. Enter the data for your current mortgage, the
new interest rate/point information, and Home Refinancer will
calculate the rest so you can make an informed decision.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Political Plotter
wingfx\pplotter.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\pplotter.16
5,15,2,0,3
Are you a Liberal or a Democrat? Are you sure? Take this test
and you can find out your political leanings. Answer the
questions and the program rates your responses and graphs the
results. Great fun at parties or family gatherings!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Quad Stones
wingfx\qstones.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\qstones.16
8,15,7,0,10
Quad Stones is a cool game where falling stones gather no
moss, but may garner you points if you make them fall in the
right places! This fast paced arcade game also puts a premium
on looking ahead to see where the next stone best fits.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
wingfx\wordup.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\wordup.16
9,15,7,0,11
If you like word games, you'll love to play Word-Up! Take
20-word quizzes in which you have to match each word to its
correct meaning. Each time you make a correct choice you get
to guess a letter in a mystery word. And the sooner you solve
the mystery word, the more points you'll score. If you're not
sure about the meaning of a word, you can view a "cheat
sentence" that contains the word and serves as a hint.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment of
Word Up! contains 60 new words.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sokoban
wingfx\w021sban.256
243,255,244,0,245
wingfx\w021sban.16
7,15,8,0,9
Soak a what?  That's Sokoban.  In Japanese, this means
"somebody who shoves crates around in a warehouse," or
something like that.  And that's just what you have to do in
this game.  You've got to move the boxes and things around
in order to achieve a winning configuration by getting them
to their intended destination.
.
If you've played our Rescue Rover game, this has some of the
same basic ideas, only without the dog to rescue.  You move
around on the game field and push objects around by getting
behind them and moving. Be careful not to push a crate
against a wall, as you can't get it away again, since these
crates don't have hand-holds for pulling.  If you push one
into a corner, it will stay there.
.
This multi-level strategic puzzle game will give you some
headaches as you work through a series of increasingly
challenging warehouses, but no matter how many crates you
move, you won't get a hernia!
.
More Sokoban action may be found on Softdisk for Windows #9.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature, this installment of Super Crossword
includes the puzzle By Another Name.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature, this installment of Trivia Now
includes two new trivia files--Star Trek and Bible.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\117art.16
5,15,2,0,6
comgfx\117art.16
5,15,2,0,6
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 14 PCX Clip Art images has a July 4th theme. The images
include an American Flag, a Barbecue Chef, and a Firecracker.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font21.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font21.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of TrueType Fonts includes Stars and Bars, a san serif font
that features stars and bars in every letter. Perfect for the
4th of July or any patriotic occasion!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons21.16
7,15,8,0,12
wingfx\icons21.16
7,15,8,0,12
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Icons has a July 4th theme.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver21.16
7,15,8,0,12
wingfx\saver21.16
7,15,8,0,12
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Screen Savers includes animating Fireworks--complete with
sound effects!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Sounds includes Applause, Gunshot, Boo, and five
different Fireworks sounds.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw21bmp.256
243,251,244,255,205
wingfx\sw21bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of BMP-format Windows Wallpaper contains: one 256-color
full-screen image of Planes; and 10 tiles, including
Hamburgers, American Flags, and Push Pins on a bulletin
board.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
22
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Football Companion 3.0
wingfx\w022fcn3.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w022fcn3.16
7,15,8,0,9
This 1996-97 season update to our popular football schedule
and predictor now also lets you enter and keep track of your
own predictions! Are you as good as Jimmy the Greek or more
like Jimmy the Geek? Can you match the computer algorithm
that last year predicted over 60% of the games correctly? The
entire 1996-97 NFL schedule is in this update. You just enter
the scores of the games each week and the program does the
rest!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
ZIP Code
wingfx\zipcode.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\zipcode.16
6,15,5,0,2
This zippy, easy-to-use utility contains information for over
48,000 ZIP codes. Just enter the state and city, and presto!
Zip Code provides you with the ZIP code(s).
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Triangle
wingfx\triangle.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\triangle.16
12,15,7,0,10
Triangle is a challenging solitaire card game that's almost
as difficult to stop playing as it is to win! Similar to the
popular solitaire game of "Pyramid," you must work your way
up from a pinnacle point, matching and removing cards as you
go.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Pop-A-Hoop
wingfx\popahoop.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\popahoop.16
14,15,7,0,9
Pop-A-Hoop is an exciting free-throw basketball game that
mimics the arcade basketball experience. You are given a time
limit, during which you have an opportunity to make as many
shots as possible. Using a combination of keen hand-eye
coordination, luck, and skill, you toss the basketball into
the hoop as many times as you can before the buzzer goes off.
Pop-A-Hoop is an addictive game which will keep you busy for
hours.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
wingfx\cryptosl.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\cryptosl.16
3,15,1,0,6
Our version of those popular newspaper cryptogram games
allows you to break the code without all that messy erasing.
In fact, each time you change a letter, the program
immediately changes all instances of it for you! This issue
has 50 new famous quotations for you to crack.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Super Crossword includes the puzzle Achoo.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Trivia Now includes the trivia file Computer.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\118art.16
3,15,5,0,10
comgfx\118art.16
3,15,5,0,10
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 15 PCX format Clip Art images has a School theme. The
images include a School Bus, Diploma, and Teacher.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font22.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font22.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of TrueType Fonts contains CapDrop, a very elegant but
easy-to-read calligraphy-style font. Terrific for invitations
and more, the font takes its name from the fact that each
capital letter "drops" below the baseline of the lowercase
letters.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons22.16
7,15,8,0,12
wingfx\icons22.16
7,15,8,0,12
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Icons has a School theme.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver22.16
7,15,8,0,12
wingfx\saver22.16
7,15,8,0,12
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Screen Savers boasts the very useful Screen Saver Maker.
This special screen saver allows you to pick any BMP in your
Windows directory as the graphic that will move around your
screen when the screen saver kicks in. You may also type in
text that will accompany the graphic. Just think--you can use
your company logo, your own artwork, a favorite photo and
more as the graphic for a truly personalized screen saver!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 sounds includes a Bike Bell, Church Gong, and Glass
Breaking.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw22bmp.256
243,251,244,255,245
wingfx\sw22bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of BMP-format Windows Wallpaper contains: one 256-color
full-screen image of the ocean; and 10 tiles, including a
school bus, text books and a book worm.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
23
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3 1/2"HD drive, Windows 3.1,
and DOS 3.3 or higher.
2
$PROGRAM
Kalah
wingfx\kalah.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\kalah.16
7,15,5,0,1
Kalah is a computerized version of the very ancient "pit and
pebble" game. You can play another human or against the
computer. The computer has three skill levels, and if you
can't seem to beat it, you can always ask it for a hint. A
thinker's delight!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross Maker
wingfx\ccm.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\ccm.16
3,15,1,0,2
Ever want to make your own Criss Cross puzzles that would
work with Softdisk's Criss Cross program? Well now you can!
All you have to do is enter a list of words, tell Maker how
large you want the puzzle grid to be, and let Maker do the
rest. Perfect for parents and teachers who have kids old
enough to solve Criss Cross puzzles!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Auto Log
wingfx\autolog.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\autolog.16
10,15,9,0,12
You know you're supposed to change your oil every three
months or 3,000 miles, but do you do it? Maybe if someone
reminded you... Well, not only will Auto Log remind you when
to do scheduled maintenance, but it also will keep track of
how much all this maintenance is costing you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SD Units
wingfx\sdunits.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\sdunits.16
4,15,1,0,2
SD Units is a handy, unit converter that can convert bushels
to pecks or gallons to liters, and make all kinds of other
normal, everyday conversions. It also supports an amazing
number of esoteric and scientific units and allows you to
enter your own conversion factors.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross
wingfx\criscros.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\criscros.16
8,15,4,0,2
Criss Cross is a fun puzzle game that's sort of like a
reverse crossword. Criss Cross provides you with a grid
containing blanks where the words go, and a list of words
that go in the blanks. All you have to do is correctly put
the words in the grid. A popular feature, this installment
includes six new puzzles: Trees, Stars, Birds, Flowers, Fish,
and School Words. If you like Criss Cross, get Criss Cross
Maker and make your own puzzles!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Super Crossword includes the new puzzle Animal Farm.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Trivia Now includes two new trivia files--Pot luck and Bar
Exam.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\119art.16
4,15,8,0,6
comgfx\119art.16
4,15,8,0,6
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 15 PCX format Clip Art images has a Medical/Misc. theme.
The images include Brain, Skeletal Hand, and Eye Exam. Note:
two of the 15 images are black & white only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\font23.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\font23.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of TrueType Fonts includes Starry Eyed, a very modern san
serif font with a white star cut out of each letter. Visually
interested and very patriotic, Starry Eyed is perfect for
flyers and newsletters.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\icons23.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\icons23.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Icons are of miscellaneous objects.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\saver23.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\saver23.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Screen Savers includes Random Thoughts. Choose from
Famous, Humorous, and General Quotation Modules, then enjoy
one quote after another as they scroll across you screen.
This one's both interesting and educational!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of 10 Sounds includes Boing, Wah-wah-wah-wah, Donkey, and
Fish Tank Bubbles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\sw23bmp.256
243,251,244,255,33
wingfx\sw23bmp.16
7,15,8,0,9
A monthly feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of BMP-format Windows Wallpaper contains: a 256-color
full-screen image of Majestic Zeppelins; and nine tiles,
including Steel Spheres, Holes, and Green Water.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
24
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
TellMe
wingfx\w024tlme.256
161,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024tlme.16
7,15,8,0,9
TellMe is an amazing computerized reference that puts a wealth
of information a mouse click away. Tell me the address of
Microsoft. Tell me the number of inches in a meter. Tell me
the Roman numeral for 50. TellMe can tell you almost anything!
All you have to do is select any one of the 39 topics
included, then type what you want to know. For example, you
can choose the topic "state capitals", then type "Michigan" to
see that the capital is Lansing. It's that quick and easy.
TellMe comes with many modules so it is useful right off the
bat. Plus, if you have Microsoft Excel, you can enter and
maintain up to nine categories that pertain to your personal
life, ranging from phone numbers to addresses. Additional
modules are available from the publisher so look in the Help
file for more information. TellMe is fast and uses minimal
system resources, so you can always keep it open on your
desktop for instant accesss. So when you have a bet riding on
who won the 1974 SuperBowl, let TellMe tell you that Miami
beat Minnesota 24-7!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Typing Attack III
wingfx\w024tafw.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024tafw.16
7,15,8,0,9
To improve your typing speed or even learn to type from
scratch, all you need is a fun way to do it. Typing Attack
III is just the ticket. An enemy alphabet is attacking your
city and you must shoot down each falling letter by typing the
correct key. Your goal: to prevent the alphabet from taking
over the city. It won't be easy! You must type accurately
since every mistake speeds up the attack. The longer you play,
the faster the letters fall. Typing Attack III gives you the
option of random falling letters or four and five-letter
words.
.
Plus, Typing Attack III includes a speed test so you can keep
tabs on your typing performance. Never had any formal typing
instruction? Don't worry. You can drill yourself on the home,
upper, or lower rows as well as just numbers.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Story Teller
wingfx\w024stfw.256
242,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024stfw.16
7,15,8,0,9
Your entire family will enjoy the hilarious and often
outrageous stories that Story Teller creates using the
words you supply. Simply select one of Story Teller's stories
as a starting point, then type in a noun, verb, adjective or
adverb when prompted to do so. The resulting story may be
saved or printed, if desired, but the real fun begins when you
read it aloud.
.
Story Teller can be a great ice-breaker at family reunions,
parties and friendly get-togethers. And it's so easy to use,
even your kids can use and enjoy it. This installment of Story
Teller has 14 new stories, including "First Day at Work", "The
Journey", "Note to the Teacher", "Tooth Story", "The Vette"
"Will" and "Our Visit to the Zoo". Story Teller also appeared
on Windows issue #12 with 5 different stories.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Area Codes
wingfx\w024aces.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024aces.16
7,15,8,0,9
Have you ever wanted to find the area code for a particular
state or province? Ever need the country code to make an
international call? If so Area Codes is the program for you.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Hangman
wingfx\w024whan.256
117,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024whan.16
7,15,8,0,9
You've probably played Hangman on paper. It's the game where
you guess the letters in a mystery word or phrase and every
wrong letter results in the drawing of a man's body part. You
know you've lost when your man is completly drawn and hung.
.
You start by picking a word list from one of 9 topics, ranging
from Oscar winning movies to mythological beasts or All the
Caesars of Rome to All the Presidents of the United States.
Next you decide if you want to play the entire list or just
until you get one word or phrase wrong.
.
Now guess away! If you're right, you hear a comforting sound
and see the letter appear in the phrase. If you're wrong...you
hear a very disturbing sound and see another part of your
man's torso appear. Keep going until your man is freed or
meets an untimely demise. Solve enough words and you may make
the high score list.
.
As a final bonus, you can easily make your own word lists!
Just enter the category name, then all the words you want and
save it as an ASCII text file (.TXT) in the directory of the
game. So you can make a game that will quiz your children on
their spelling list, or topics that you find interesting.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
In Pursuit of Greed Demo v1.00
comgfx\d120gred.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\d120gred.16
14,15,11,0,10
It is the year 15932. The Sengzhac empire has fallen into the
flames of decadence and insurrection, its noble houses crushed
and suffering in exile. Bloody tyrants and petty dictators who
consort with criminal clans to tighten their grip on their
rule have risen from the chaos. The galaxy has become a harsh
and cruel place, where murder and violence are considered no
more than amusements for the powerful.
.
The main source of entertainment, prestige, and ill-gotten
gains is a space borne gambling casino known as the Red
Hunter. Run by the infamous crime lord Arbiter, hunters and
various scum from all corners of the galaxy gather in hopes of
winning a Hunt -- in turn garnering wealth, fame, and favor in
the eyes of their overlords.
.
Everything is fair game -- people or possessions, it makes no
difference in the Hunt. If it's not nailed down, steal it. If
it gets in your way, destroy it. In the end, the weak will be
crushed, and the strong will reign triumphant.
.
You are a Hunter. You've got a gun. You know how to use it.
Let the games begin.
.
.
System Requirements
-------------------
In Pursuit of Greed has to be installed onto your hard drive
to run. It requires 26 Megs of free hard disk space. Other
system requirements include 486-33MHZ IBM-PC or 100%
compatible, 8MB RAM, Mouse driver, DOS 5.0 or better.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Super Crossword includes the new puzzle Civil War.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Trivia Now includes Vocabulary trivia.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
wingfx\w024cart.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
Halloween and hardware; 16 images in PCX format including
Candy Corn, Cauldron, tape measure, wing nut and an evil
witch.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w024fsne.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w024fsne.16
7,15,8,0,9
Sunshine True Type font. It's a serif font, hollow but filled
at the bottom so it looks like the sun is lighting the tops.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w024ions.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w024ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with a Halloween or Autumn feel, including a cobweb,
a cauldron, a flying bat and a football.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w024ssss.256
242,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024ssss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Turn your PC into a 35 millimeter slide projector! All you do
is pick which directory you want to show the bitmap files
(BMPs) from, and when the screen saver kicks in, you'll hear
the fan start-up and see the first slide appear.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 scary sounds, from bangs and growls to thunder.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w024wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 wallpapers ranging from fiery lava, to chocolate chip
cookies, from green monster skin to skull and crossbones. The
full size wallpaper this month is a surreal fantasy
planetscape.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
25
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Greeting Card
wingfx\w025gcrd.256
117,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w025gcrd.16
14,15,8,0,9
Send an electronic greeting card to all your computing friends
and relatives this Christmas. Complete with animating
graphics, music, and your own personalized message, your card
won't be forgotten!
.
This year's animation files include a bouncing snowman and a
dancing puppet. The new music files is The Dance of the Sugar
Plum Fairy.
.
You can even create your own PCX graphics for use with
Greeting Card. Just put them in the Greeting Card Directory on
your hard drive.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Mazeblaster
wingfx\w025mter.256
94,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w025mter.16
14,15,8,0,9
This game is a real blast - a maze blast, that is! You and an
opponent (either the computer or your friend) are placed in a
maze and must battle your way to the exit. Along the way,
you'll pick up TNT and blast the maze walls - or your
opponent! - zip through teleporters, avoid land mines and
gather up the keys needed to exit the level.
.
All the events have cool sounds associated with them, but
feel free to turn them off for those late-night sessions.
.
When you finish a level, don't relax - there are five
levels to be played and the one who wins the most is the one
who will be crowned Mazeblaster!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Shots!
wingfx\w025sots.256
146,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w025sots.16
14,15,8,0,9
Are you a photography buff? Do you have lots of pictures,
slides and negatives lying around unorganized? Do you have
lots of equipment - lenses, filters, tripods, etc. that you
want to keep track of? If so, Shots! is what you need!
.
Shots! is a database program that lets you keep track of
everything you could ever want to know about your
photographs - but YOU decide which pieces of information are
important. If you're a professional photographer, you may want
to keep track of the location, model, signing of a release
form, lens used, filter used, lighting, speed of film, etc.
for every shot, whereas the casual user will probably only
need to keep track of who or what the subject of each photo
is.
.
You can also keep track of all your equipment, including
serial numbers, for both organizational and insurance
purposes. In short, if it has to do with photography, Shots!
tracks it.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Calc Manager
wingfx\w025cmer.256
117,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w025cmer.16
14,15,8,0,9
This terrific utility merges the mathematical ability of a
scientific calculator with the cell structure of a
spreadsheet. The result is a powerful calculator that provides
you with a printable tape of your calculations, complete with
a description beside each figure! You won't know how you got
along without it!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Lane Painter
wingfx\w025lper.256
203,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w025lper.16
14,15,8,0,9
If it's always been you ambition to work on a road crew,
here's your chance! In the arcade game Lane Painter, you get
to drive the big line painting truck that puts the white lines
down the center of the road.
.
All you have to do is make sure every road gets lines - from
the main drags to the quiet subdivisions to the little
cul-de-sacs. Unfortunately, your truck is too big to turn
around, so once you start down a road, you must continue til
you reach a corner.
.
Which can be a problem since there are other cars on the road
that tend to ignore your right-of-way and crash into you...
And if that wasn't enough, you have a deadline to meet before
your boss get mad... So play Lane Painter and earn your
stripes!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils, No paper, And no erasing!
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Super Crossword includes the new puzzle My Dear Watson.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
See if you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy(tm)
champion by testing your knowledge of trivia with Trivia Now!
.
Play by yourself or go head-to-head against up to three of
your friends. Choose from three quiz levels and three game
lengths--short, medium or long.
.
A regular feature on Softdisk for Windows, this installment
of Trivia Now includes Astronomy trivia.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w025cart.16
9,14,6,15,3
comgfx\w025cart.16
9,14,6,15,3
15 Christmas/Holiday themed pieces of clip art, including a
red sleigh, santa, sprig of holly, a Chritsmas tree and some
scented candles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w025bont.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w025bont.16
7,15,8,0,9
Balloons is a font that looks like it is made out of thin
balloons tied together.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w025ions.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w025ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with a Holiday theme, including a stocking,
a snowflake, a drum, a present and ornament.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w025scrn.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w025scrn.16
7,15,8,0,9
This month we call up the spirit of Christmas with a slide
show of Christmas pictures accompanied by a jingling
sleigh-bell.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
8 miscellaneous sounds including a clock ticking, a baby
laughing and 3 types of ping sounds.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w025wpap.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w025wpap.16
7,15,8,0,9
The tilable wallpapers this month include two different
snowflakes, a wreath, ice flow, and a candy cane. The full
size wallpaper this month is a another surreal fantasy
planetscape.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
26
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Bobby's First Letters
wingfx\w026bfls.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w026bfls.16
7,15,8,0,9
Bobby's First Letters is an entertaining educational program
that helps youngsters learn their ABC's. It features
digitized speech of the letters and their sounds, as well as
spoken phrases of encouragement.
.
The program has three different learning modules that stress
different skills.  In the Learning Letter sounds module, the
child types or clicks-on a letter to hear what the letter is
and how it is pronounced, and to see and hear an example of a
word starting with that letter. In the Pick the First Letter
mode, the child sees a colorful picture and must type or click
on the first letter of the word. In the final module, Pick the
Right Word, the child is shown three pictures and must click
on the one that begins with the given letter.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Checkbook
wingfx\w026cbok.256
130,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w026cbok.16
6,15,8,0,9
Checkbook is an easy-to-use program that will help you
maintain your banking accounts and balance your finances.
Simply enter a beginning balance, enter each check you write,
mark off the checks when they clear, and let Checkbook do the
work for you. In addition to saving you hours of balancing
headaches, with Checkbook you'll know that your calculations
are correct. Checkbook also serves as a handy, searchable
record of transactions long ago placed in your filing cabinet.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rainbow Squares
wingfx\w026rses.256
166,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w026rses.16
6,15,8,0,9
This infuriating puzzle game is similar to a Rubic's cube and
just as difficult to solve! You start with a 6 x 6 grid filled
with rows of numbers and columns of colors. The grid has been
twisted by rotating the columns or rows. All you have to do is
twist it back to restore the original pattern! If you DO
manage to solve it, try to do it in as few moves as possible
so your name can be immortalizedon the high score list!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Colorful Fifteen
wingfx\w026cfen.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w026cfen.16
7,15,8,0,9
Colorful Fifteen brings the classic pocket puzzle to Windows.
The object of the game is to slide the tiles numbered 1-15
around on the 4x4 grid until they are back in numerical order.
The catch is that this game isn't any easier to solve on
computer than the original!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
MineScan
wingfx\w026msan.256
218,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w026msan.16
6,15,8,0,9
MineScan is a challenging deductive puzzle game which
requires you to figure out the location of mines surrounding
your ship. Your sonar tells you the number of mines next to
the square you're in, but you have to figure out exactly
where they are before you run out of lives.
.
To complicate matters, islands break up the ocean and on
higher skill levels, some squares can contain TWO mines
instead of one!  Luckily, the high score list is score
based (not time based) so you can think about your
situation as long as you like before making a move.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Alien Rampage Demo v1.00
comgfx\d123ramp.256
247,255,239,0,183
comgfx\d123ramp.16
13,15,14,0,11
Your name is Krupok---intergalactic weapons smuggler.
Unfortunately, you've crash-landed on a harsh alien planet
teeming with deadly inhabitants. Fortunately, your cargo makes
you just as deadly---a full load of assault weapons, just the
tools you need to survive long enough to repair your ship and
leave this festering rock. The alternative isn't an option.
.
ALIEN RAMPAGE is a side-scrolling arcade game featuring
beautiful multiple-parallax backgrounds, large, detailed
graphics, and bloody death sequences. (Violence can be turned
off.) This version has 4 weapons and 7 levels including 1 mean
boss to beat! Needs a 486 DX/66, 11 meg hard drive space.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "Christmas Songs"
by Barbara Schulak.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia file Animal Terms.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w026cart.16
9,14,4,0,10
comgfx\w026cart.16
9,14,4,0,10
16 different pieces of clip art, including a mailbox,
a football helmet, bare feet and a winter sleigh.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w026ssft.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w026ssft.16
7,15,8,0,9
Fill your documents with Shooting Stars with this True
Type font.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w026ions.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w026ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with various themes, including a light bulb,
a helicopter, a pencil, and a baby in a diaper.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w026sssr.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w026sssr.16
7,15,8,0,9
Fill your screen with snow flurries or a blizzard with
this winter time screen saver.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 miscellaneous sounds including a crowd cheering, cricks,
clangs, and thuds.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w026wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w026wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
The tilable wallpapers this month include butterflies, bees
and various slightly psychedelic patterns. The full size
wallpaper this month is a surreal landscape.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
27
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Home Inventory Manager
wingfx\w027whim.256
230,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w027whim.16
6,15,8,0,9
The Home Inventory Manager is a way to track all the things
you own. You can keep records of when and where an item was
purchased, how much it cost, if there is a warranty and when
it expires. Most importantly of all, for insurance purposes,
you can record the serial number and even associate two
different bitmaps of the item in case the item is destroyed
or stolen.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Blaze
wingfx\w027baze.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w027baze.16
7,15,8,0,9
In this fast-paced arcade game you are pitted against one of
man's deadliest foes - fire! You must think fast and act
quicker to drop the colored water droplets to surround and
douse the colored flames before they spread. As time goes
by, the drops fall faster and the flames burn in more
colors...so act quickly, or you'll get burned!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Ben Hur Solitaire
wingfx\w027bhur.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w027bhur.16
7,15,8,0,9
We add another great game to our Softdisk Solitaire
collection. The Circus Maximus is alive and kicking in this
unique one-deck solitaire card game. The foundations sit in
the center surrounded by 14 cards - it's reminiscent of the
famous Roman arena. The race is on as you rotate all 14
cards around the center to align them for play to the
foundations.
.
The game itself is not too difficult to win, but the real
goal is to win with as few rotations as possible. Can you
win the laurels and say you've bested Ben-Hur?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Score Caddy
wingfx\w027scdy.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w027scdy.16
7,15,8,0,9
We hope you're a good enough golfer not to need this
program - but odds are you're an average Joe who would
benefit from knowing his handicap. Just enter some simple
information about the courses you play on, then enter your
rounds and you can find out your actual USGA handicap as
well as your course specific handicap.
.
Score Caddy can handle data for 10 different golfers and 10
different courses, so you can enter your usual foursome and
actually play each other on a level playing field.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wordz
wingfx\w027wrdz.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w027wrdz.16
7,15,8,0,9
Learn interesting things about the natural world while you
learn how to spell! Wordz presents you with a question like:
"A primitive gliding mammal similar to a lemur" and then
shows you four answers: "Collugow, Collugo, Colugow,
Colugo". So you KNOW what the answer is, you just have to
figure out how it's spelled!
.
You get a point for each correct answer and lose one point
for each incorrect guess and every 20 seconds that
passes...can YOU make the high score list? Wordz! has five
categories to play: Mammals, Birds, Fish, Plant Life and
Dinosaurs & Reptiles. And in case you're curious, the answer
is "Colugo".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Quake Demo v1.06
comgfx\quake.256
41,254,36,0,78
comgfx\quake.16
14,15,9,0,11
Possibly the most anticipated game in computer game history,
Quake is the successor to Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. This
version of Quake contains the first of the four episodes in
the full game. It runs under DOS and Windows 95, and under
Windows 95 Quake has full Internet support. The concept is
simple---run around military bases and blast enemy mutants to
bits! With an Internet or modem connection, you can blast
your "friends" to bits!
.
Quake has pretty steep system requirements, and
requires a fast 486 or Pentium system with 8 Megabytes of
RAM to work properly. You must install Quake to your hard
drive to run it.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "The Zodiac" by
Barbara Schulak.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia file Hitchcockiana.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w027cart.16
12,15,2,0,3
comgfx\w027cart.16
12,15,2,0,3
This issue we provide a variety of Valentine's Day and music
clip art. Images include a love letter, violin player,
unlocking heart, conductor, man singing, Valentine's heart,
piano playing, silly cupid, and others.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w027hfnt.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w027hfnt.16
7,15,8,0,9
This issue we give you the Hearts 2 TrueType Font. This font
works great on Valentine's cards and posters!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w027ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w027ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with various themes, including a heart, a slice
of pizza, and a stop sign.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w027ccss.256
231,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w027ccss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
Our screen saver this issue is Softdisk's Cute Cupids. These
darling cupids don't play around! They're out to make you
love them whether you want to or not. You can choose from a
variety of cupidical activities from flying around to shooting
hearts to shooting each other!
.
In these screen savers, you can change the speed, direction,
sounds, and a number of other things. You may also enable or
disable password protection at will.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 miscellaneous sounds including a chomp, laughter, pings,
pops, and various short phrases.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w027wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w027wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
Psychedelic patterns make up this issue's tilable wallpapers.
The full size wallpaper is a surreal landscape.
$EOP
$EOC

$ISSUE
SDWIN
28
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Mortgage Designer
wingfx\w028md95.256
187,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w028md95.16
6,15,8,0,9
This powerful program lets you know what banks would like
to keep a secret: exactly how much your loan is going to
cost you! Although specifically designed for home loans,
it will work for car loans or any other term loan.
.
With Mortagage Designer, you can: calculate a loan's cost
over the full term; find the remaining balance; find any
single missing parameter of a loan; adjust the interest
during the course of the loan; experiment with
refinancing by comparing two mortgages; compare two
interest rates that compound at different frequencies;
determine your maximum monthly payment; compute the full
amortization schedule; determine your tax savings based
on the current year's interest payments and more!
.
Mortgage Designer is a full 32-bit Windows 95 application.
You must have Windows 95 in order to run it.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Shih Dao
wingfx\w028sdao.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w028sdao.16
7,15,8,0,9
The charm and elegance of Ancient China come shining
through in this brain-teasing solitaire game. Played with
a set of Mah Jongg tiles and a 12x8 board, the object is
to get the highest score by clever placement of the tiles.
The more tiles you play, the more points you get with the
ultimate being a Four-way match!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Mondo Crypto
wingfx\w028mcto.256
177,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w028mcto.16
6,15,8,0,9
If simple crytograms are your metier, if your lexicon is
large and if you work well under the gun, then there's no
substitution for Mondo Crypto! You must break the code
encrypting eight 4 or 5 letter words as quickly as
possible. You are given a few clues:  the correct letter
for all letters that appear in the eight words only once,
one letter that must appear somewhere in each word, and a
list of all letters to be used. Race against the clock to
solve as many as you can!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Paragon
wingfx\w028pgon.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w028pgon.16
7,15,8,0,9
You'll need quick reflexes and a quicker mind to
successfully bounce a ball through Paragon's 15 challenging
new mazes, collecting goodies along the way. Tricky to
master and addictive to play, Paragon is fun for young and
young at heart alike!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Knots
wingfx\w028kots.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w028kots.16
7,15,8,0,9
This program could tie you up in knots - literally! Knots!
Shows you how to tie over 30 knots. You are given some text
on how to tie and use each knot, but the strength of Knots!
lies in the diagrams of the properly tied knot (front and
back) and the step-by-step diagrams that show you how to
actually tie the knot.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Warcraft II Demo v1.20elc
comgfx\warcii.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\warcii.16
13,15,12,0,8
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness takes the continuing saga of
Azeroth to the next level as the battle rages on over land,
sea, and air. Using new weapons of war, including Dragons,
Battleships, Elven Archers, Zepplins, Death Knights and
Juggernauts, both Humans and Orcs must use combined-arms
tactics in an effort to become the true rulers of Azeroth.
.
This shareware demo version of Warcraft II contains six
playable levels that give you a taste of the exciting action
of the full game. Warcraft II has received the PC Gamer 1995
Game of the Year award and the C|NET award for best online
game. See Blizzard Entertainment's home page at
http://www.blizzard.com for ordering and other information
about this great game.
.
System Requirements
 * 486/33 or better CPU
 * 8MB RAM
 * MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
 * VESA 1.2 compatible SVGA video card
 * Microsoft compatible mouse
 * Hard Disk (14MB free)
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "Black and Blue" by
Barbara Schulak.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia file Medium Anatomy.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w028cart.16
9,14,8,15,12
comgfx\w028cart.16
9,14,8,15,12
This issue we provide a variety of St. Patrick's Day and
miscellaneous clip art. Images include a Leprechaun,
little pot 'o gold, treasure, pear, sword in a stone,
wooden bucket, big pot 'o gold, medieval cross, shamrock,
mug o' ale, horseshoe, wagon wheel, water can, golden torch,
and lucky briefcase.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w028glft.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w028glft.16
7,15,8,0,9
This issue we give you the Good Luck TrueType font. This font
makes great titles on those lucky documents.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w028ions.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w028ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with various themes, including a cat, a box
of tissues, and a phonograph.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w028sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w028sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
Medieval times weren't all fun and games! Well, there were a
lot of fun and games, but most of them were in preparation for
war, and jousting was no exception. This issue we present one
of the more intense forms of medieval entertainment, jousting!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 miscellaneous sounds including an anvil, a swing, and a
sword.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w028wper.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w028wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
Textured patterns make up this issue's tilable wallpapers.
The full size wallpaper is a mountain landscape.
$EOP
$EOC


$ISSUE
SDWIN
29
.
.
13
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Family Medical History Manager
wingfx\w029fmhm.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w029fmhm.16
7,15,8,0,9
This program is an easy to use way to keep track of the
medical history of an entire family. It keeps track of
illnesses, medications, allergies, immunizations, medical
visitations and other pertinent information for each family
member - no more guessing about when the last tetanus booster
was!
.
Family Medical History Manager also lets you keep track of
the emergency phone numbers for your doctor, dentist,
hospital, etc. It can generate a full range of nicely printed
reports, and you can even associate a photographic BMP with
each family member!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Flip
wingfx\w029flip.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w029flip.16
7,15,8,0,9
You'll flip your lid trying to figure this puzzle out! Just
pick a white square and it and some of its neighbors flip
color. Repeat until you make a ring of white around the center
square---or until you have no hair left!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sell Your Home Kit
wingfx\w029syhk.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w029syhk.16
7,15,8,0,9
Are you in the process of selling (or buying) a home? If so,
Sell Your Home Kit could be just the thing you need to get
yourself organized.
.
Designed by John J. Douglass, a Realtor in Clearwater
Michigan, Sell Your Home Kit is a series of templates which
can be printed out blank and filled in later, or filled in on
the computer and printed out nice and neatly.
.
The kit includes everything from describing your house for
purposes of appraisal to a lead paint diclosure form, an open
house sign-in sheet to a layout figures form and four
different contracts to handle the actual sale - Cash,
Existing Mortgage, New Mortgage and Land Contract. There are
11 forms in all to help you sell your home or give you some
insight when buying.
.
Note: The forms should be legal in all states with no or
little modification.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Matchbox
wingfx\w029mbox.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w029mbox.16
7,15,8,0,9
This is the only time it's safe to play with a box of matches!
Matchbox presents you with a plethora of puzzles composed with
computerized matchsticks. Your job is to turn the opening
layout into the desired goal by adding, removing or moving the
stated number of matches - it's harder than it looks! And when
you ignite your creative spark, you can even create and save
your own puzzles!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Place Ball
wingfx\w029pall.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w029pall.16
7,15,8,0,9
The ultimate game for puzzle lovers, Place Ball is a maze
filled with flippers, bumpers, and bombs that's reminiscent
of a pinball game. Your job is to study the puzzle and
determine the correct entrances for up the balls to
clear the maze. If you are successful, you proceed to the
next puzzle. This version of Place Ball contains 15 all-new
puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Paint Shop Pro Demo v3.11
wingfx\pspro.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\pspro.16
7,15,8,0,9
Paint Shop Pro is one of the easiest and most powerful image
viewing, editing and converting programs you may ever use.
With support for over 30 image formats, plus several drawing
and painting tools, this may be the only graphics program you
will ever need.
.
This shareware version of Paint Shop Pro will allow you to
test out the program for 30 days. Visit JASC, Inc.'s Web site
at http://www.jasc.com for complete ordering information.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "Rooster Cogburn" by
Barbara Schulak.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files Famous Firsts.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w029cart.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\w029cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
This issue we provide a variety of clip art images, many with
an Easter theme. This issue's clip art include Easter bunnies,
Easter eggs, Easter basket, happy sun, computer present, party
balloons, pencil, caliper, swan mother, palm tree, a bell,
statue head, and a microphone.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w029ions.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w029ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with various themes, including a car, a frog,
a flag, and more.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w029sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w029sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
The bunnies are busy this time of year! They've got quite a
few eggs to color and deliver, and Softdisk's bunnies are no
exception. Celebrate Easter with these cute and helpful
bunnies. Now if we could only get them to watch out for the
spilled paint
.
In this screen saver, you can change the speed, sounds, and a
number of other things. You may also enable or disable
password protection at will.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 miscellaneous sounds including metal, twinkle, and bwuzz.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w029wper.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w029wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter. These 10 tileable wallpapers and
full screen (640x480) wallpaper are all in 16 and 256 color
versions (for a total of 22 images!). Plus on the CD we also
include the wallpapers in true-color (16 million color)
versions (for a grand total of 33 images!
.
The tiles include: Bunny in a Basket, Computer Blocks,
Green Pits, Castle Bricks, Stained Glass Angel, Pink Bunny,
Colored Eggs, Colored Stones, Checks and Spheres, and
White Rock.
.
The Full Screen is titled "Cathedral."
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
30
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Collect!
wingfx\w030cect.256
208,215,129,0,11
wingfx\w030cect.16
7,15,8,0,9
Collect! is a system that allows you to work with collections
of any sort.  Webster's Dictionary defines a collector as
"one who collects or accumulates for hobby or investment."
The straightforward database portion of Collect!  allows you
to work in the hobby (i.e. cataloguing) frame of mind whereas
the financial portion allows for study of investment
strategy.
.
Collect! allows you to "program" your own collection
information by use of templates. In this manner you can
define not only what to record, but how.  Collect! comes with
pre-defined templates for 15 different types of collections,
or simply create your own. In addition, Collect! supports
additional text note files and binary files such as graphics,
pictures, and sound.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Winged Warrior II
wingfx\w030wwar.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w030wwar.16
7,15,8,0,9
The Winged Warrior has been summoned for another mission. He
has been called to assist allies on a neighboring planet. An
evil emperor has taken control of the planet and a small
resistance has asked for help in regaining their planet. The
King has called upon the Winged Warrior to go to the planet
and restore peace. Join the Winged Warrior for hours of
adventure and excitement!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Blackjack
wingfx\w030bjck.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w030bjck.16
7,15,8,0,9
Welcome to the Softdisk Casino! Pull up a chair and buy some
chips to play cards. In America, you might call it
Twenty-one; the French know it a Vingt-et-un; and the English
have been heard to call it Van John; here the name of the
game is Blackjack. Games of this type have been traced back
to as early as the eleventh century, but Blackjack gained
great popularity in the early 1900s thanks to American
soldiers. Now you can enjoy this game right at your own
computer!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyOff
wingfx\w030poff.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w030poff.16
7,15,8,0,9
Polyoff is a challenging solitaire board game. The objective
is to turn all the pieces gray. If you click on a piece, the
color will be changed, as well as some of its neighbors. The
changing neighbors are decided based on the shape of the
switch. You'll find yourself addicted to this challenging
little puzzle.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Interactive Stories
wingfx\istories.256
9,255,248,0,249
wingfx\istories.16
5,15,2,0,7
Have you ever read a story and found yourself saying time and
time again, "I would never have written it that way!"
Interactive Stories gives you the chance to control how the
story unfolds. You make the choices for what actions are taken
and, thus, determine how the tale ends. Great for anyone who
loves a funny story and a terrific program to run during
parties and get-togethers.
.
This installment of Interactive Stories features several new
romantic comedies by writers from the Professional Writers'
Forum: "Sleepless in Seattle" and "While You Were Sleeping".
.
We've also included a few stories from previous issues to keep
your library up-to-date.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Cylindrix Demo
comgfx\cylindrx.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\cylindrx.16
15,14,12,0,10
Cylindrix is a combat strategy game that takes place in a
true 3-D world. You fight to stay alive as you maneuver
your ship along the surface and in the air. You need to
charge your shields, tag pylons, and protect your radar base
all while trying to direct your wingmen. To make combat
increasingly more difficult and challenging each arena, or
Cylindrix, has many variables such as light quality, physics,
arena set up, and the competence of your opponents. One of
the most unique features of Cylindrix is the 3-D AI, an
advanced artificial intelligence that not only reacts to
circumstances, but maneuvers in three dimensional space and
takes directions from you, the team leader.
.
.
System Requirements for this demo:
.
 * 486/66 DX (SX chips will NOT work; math coprocessor
              is mandatory)
 * 8 MEG of RAM
 * 5 MEG hard drive space
 * 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "On Broadway" by
Barbara Schulak.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files Foodstuffs.
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Clip Art
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comgfx\d127cart.16
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This month we provide a mixture of nautical, law enforcement,
and miscellaneous clipart. This issue's clip art include
ships, Vikings, fish, handguns, a gavel, prize ribbon,
handcuffs, a grenade, magnifying glass, a safe, a star's
chair, and a bomb.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w030font.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w030font.16
7,15,8,0,9
This issue we give you 2 TrueType fonts: Spooky and Jacks.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w030ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w030ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with various themes, including a lion, circuit
board, disk drive, bomb, paper shredder, file box, disk,
camera, present, and a packing box.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w030sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w030sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a screen
saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
Something's a little fishy around here. This issue we present
a study of life in the deep, hidden places in the ocean. Good
luck finding any of these species, however. These little fish
swim peacefully for a while, but they occasionally get big
appetites.
.
In this screen saver, you can change the speed, sounds, and a
number of other things. You may also enable or disable
password protection at will.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 miscellaneous sounds including sonar, waves, a boat horn,
and a bouy.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w030wper.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w030wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter. These 10 tileable wallpapers and
full screen (640x480) wallpaper are all in 16 and 256 color
versions (for a total of 22 images!). Plus on the CD we also
include the wallpapers in true-color (16 million color)
versions (for a grand total of 33 images!
.
The tiles include: Sneaky 'gator, Hungry Fish, Bronto baby,
Fossil, Crumbling wall, Purple spheres, Blue Crystal,
Rock face, Calm water, and Lava pool.
.
The Full Screen is titled "Lost Underground World."
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
31
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Envelope Wizard
wingfx\w031ewrd.256
114,251,100,0,245
wingfx\w031ewrd.16
6,15,3,0,1
Do you find yourself hunting down scraps of paper with names
and addresses on them? Can't keep track of all of your
relatives during the holidays? Have a lot of cards to send
out? Envelope Wizard can help by storing all of those names
and addresses for you. You can then print single envelopes or
setup templates for your mailing lists and print them all!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Softdisk Dice
wingfx\w031sdce.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w031sdce.16
11,15,9,0,4
Softdisk Dice consists of two different games: Softdisk Yacht
and Softdisk Crag. You are probably already familiar with
Softdisk Yacht's gameplay. Softdisk Crag is a more
challenging variant. Softdisk Dice may be played with up to
8 people or as an enjoyable solo game.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Math 2
wingfx\w031mth2.256
213,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w031mth2.16
14,15,9,0,10
Exercise your arithmetic skills and have fun at the same time!
How many math problems you can correctly solve in a row? Every
correct answer gives you more points, but your score goes down
as time ticks away and with each wrong answer. Great for
youngsters learning math, and great for the young at heart to
stay up to speed.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Cardz
wingfx\w031crdz.256
213,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w031crdz.16
14,15,13,0,5
Cardz is a nine card game remotely related to the game
of Gin. Unlike Gin, Cardz offers 2 different Game styles.
You may play the game collecting sets of straight runs or
multiple sets containing the same card values and
different suits.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rebus Match II
wingfx\w031rmw2.256
162,251,123,0,23
wingfx\w031rmw2.16
9,15,6,0,1
Rebus Match II is a clever "match game" puzzle with an added
twist. You flip two tiles over at a time, trying to remember
what's on each tile in order to find two matching pieces. When
you find two tiles that match, they're removed and your turn
continues. Simple, right?
.
Well, that's just the first part. As tiles are removed, they
slowly reveal a puzzle underneath. Your real goal is to solve
that puzzle! The puzzle is in the form of a "rebus," a
pictorial representation of a quotation, proverb or familiar
phrase.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Rings of the Magi Demo v1.0
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comgfx\rings.16
14,15,10,0,7
Chosen by Computer Gaming World as the best shareware puzzle
game of 1996, Rings of the Magi has been called "the most
addictive game in shareware." Find out why this wonderful
strategy game was awarded a five-star rating from Ziff-Davis
Interactive, a distinction achieved by less than 3% of all
shareware games. It features riveting game play and rendered
3D graphics.
.
The full version of this program, as well as others by MVP
Software, may be purchased through Softdisk at
"http://mvp.downloadstore.com/"  on the World Wide Web.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "Anagram!" by
Barbara Schulak.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files Writing Test.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
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1,255,2,0,3
comgfx\w031cart.16
4,15,1,0,2
This issue we provide a collection of hardware and
industrial/construction images for your documents. This
issue's 15 clip art images are all in color.
.
This issue's clip art include a hammer, bolt, pliers, level,
wrench, hack saw, needle-nose pliers, monkey wrench, saw,
tin snips, dump truck, forklift, loader, tire tracks, and a
tanker truck.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w031attf.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w031attf.16
7,15,8,0,9
Add more variety to all of your documents with any
Windows-based word processor, desktop publisher, or other
program that lets you insert text by using this TrueType font.
.
This issue we give you Alentris TrueType font by Gary Garrett.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w031ions.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w031ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 icons with mostly a computer theme, including a
tape backup, external drive, joystick, computer tower,
disk box, printer, scroll, newspaper, pencil & pad, and
a monitor.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w031sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w031sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This issue we present a screen saver made with our newly
released Screen Saver Studio, which allows you to create
your own custom screen savers quickly and easily. These
gentle drops will keep your screen relaxed as it waits for
your return. You can get more information about Screen
Saver Studio at: "http://www.screensaverstudio.com/"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 miscellaneous sounds including crunch, drunqard,
electric, flyby, hiss, kotoctav, laser, robopen,
thankmuh, and wopoof.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w031wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w031wper.16
14,15,3,0,4
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter (who, by the way, has been
responsible for all of our great title screen graphics).
These 10 tileable wallpapers and full screen (640x480)
wallpaper are all in 256 color. Plus on the CD we also
include the wallpapers in true-color (16 million color)
versions (for a grand total of 22 images!).
.
Tiles include: Space Window, Forklift, Loader, Shuttle,
Stellar Bases, Swirl Ball, Dark Planet, Alien Tile,
Cyberspace Wall, and Alien Surface.
.
The Full Screen is titled "Spaceport."
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
32
.
.
15
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Speak Out!
wingfx\w032sout.256
188,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w032sout.16
3,15,8,0,9
SpeakOut! is an application designed to help you write a
letter to Congress.  All you have to do is enter the text of
the letter and tell the system which members of Congress to
direct it to, and SpeakOut! does the rest. If you like you can
also use some simple style and formatting features to give
your letter the look that you desire.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Strips
wingfx\w032sips.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w032sips.16
7,15,8,0,9
Your objective in Strips is to realign the scrambled strips in
the center of the game board. Easy? Well, if you could just
move each strip up and down it would be, but when you move a
strip any adjoining strips to the left and right will move in
the opposite direction. Hmmm... That does complicate things.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Alarm II
wingfx\w032sam2.256
131,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w032sam2.16
14,15,8,0,9
Have you ever been working in Windows and suddenly realized
that you had gotten so involved with what you were doing that
you lost track of time and missed an important appointment or
a TV show you had wanted to watch? Do you sometimes forget
important dates, such as your anniversary, and end up in hot
water later? If the answer to any of these questions is YES,
Super Alarm II can help you.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Polytris
wingfx\w032pris.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w032pris.16
7,15,8,0,9
Polytris is an interesting twist on classic block-dropping
game play. Polytris provides that extra challenge because it
is played with 29 different block combinations as well as
special items such as bombs, weights, and water bags.  You'll
find yourself playing this game for hours at a time. Just
don't let your boss see you!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross II
wingfx\w032ccs2.256
201,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w032ccs2.16
7,15,8,0,9
Criss Cross is a variation of the popular crossword puzzle.
Solve the puzzle by selecting words from the list and placing
them in the correct position in the puzzle grid. The trick is
to make all the words provided fit into the criss-crossed
puzzle. This version has even more features and tons of new
puzzles.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Criss Cross Maker
wingfx\ccm.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\ccm.16
3,15,1,0,2
Windows Criss Cross Maker is a program that generates game
files for the Softdisk Criss Cross program. Now you don't have
to wait for Softdisk to publish the game files for Criss Cross
games. What's more, you can now have Criss Cross games where
the words can be on any subject you like. You can create
educational Criss Cross puzzles that use words from a
vocabulary list, names of US presidents, US states, foreign
countries, or any other type of word or name lists that you
give it.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
SS Studio Demo
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comgfx\w032ssso.16
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Screen Saver Studio is an exciting new utility for Windows
that enables computer users--no matter what their level of
computing expertise--to create professional-looking screen
savers for home or office. If you can click your mouse you can
create a screen saver that your friends, associates, or
clients will love. To get you started we have provided you
with a useful set of graphics (.BMP files) and animations
(.ANM files). But if you have the artistic ability to create
your own graphics, you will have even more design options.
.
This demo gives you access to all Screen Saver Studio
functions except compiling and saving executable screen
savers. For the fully functional version, visit
"www.downloadstore.com" or call 1-800-831-2694 for more
information.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle file "TV Westerns" by
Barbara Schulak.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files Famous Firsts 4, 5, & 6.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
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243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\d129cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
This issue we provide a patriotic collection of images for
your documents, as well as a few spy/espionage pictures.
.
Images include: British Flag, Spy Camera, Capitol Building,
Money!, Eagle Head, American Flag, Gear, Gun, Doorknob,
Lightning Cloud, Padlock, Made in U.S.A., Seal, Top Secret,
and  Uncle Sam.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w032font.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w032font.16
7,15,8,0,9
Add more variety to all of your documents with any
Windows-based word processor, desktop publisher, or other
program that lets you insert text by using this TrueType font.
.
This issue we give you Blackface TrueType font. This font
gives your documents that thick-penned calligraphic look.
It works great on posters and signs.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w032ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w032ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
10 miscellaneous icons including: 8 ball, mouse, paper,
external drive, green apple, red apple, super hero, flag,
United States, and a smiley face.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w032sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w032sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This issue we present a screen saver made with our newly
released Screen Saver Studio, which allows you to create
your own custom screen savers quickly and easily. This
mower will helpfully mow the grass that grows on your
screen as it waits for your return. You can get more
information about Screen Saver Studio at:
"www.screensaverstudio.com"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 sounds, mostly patriotic, including various drum rolls,
Star Spangled Banner, Stars & Stripes, and Yankee Doodle
Dandy.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w032wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w032wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter. These 10 tileable wallpapers and
full screen (640x480) wallpaper are all in 256 color. Plus on
the CD we also include the wallpapers in true-color (16
million color) versions (for a grand total of 22 images!).
.
Tiles include: Waving Flag, Star Spangled Stone, Neon Dog,
Ying-Yang, Blue Spheres, Silver Star, Green Bubbles,
Wood Fiber, Neon Flash, and Teddy Bear.
.
The Full Screen is titled "Planetscape."
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
33
.
.
15
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Financial Analyzer
wingfx\w033faer.256
183,251,139,0,245
wingfx\w033faer.16
13,15,10,0,3
Whether you need to analyze hundreds of real and hypothetical
investment and loan situations or just figure out your car
loan, Financial Analyzer is for you. Use it to help you
understand the true cost of a loan, or profit potential from
an investment. It's easy to use and comes with various
examples to get you started. What are we waiting for? Let's go
amortize some loans!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Word Up!
wingfx\w033wdup.256
176,251,169,0,245
wingfx\w033wdup.16
4,15,1,0,8
Push your lexicon to the limit! Test your ability to define
words that would make Merriam Webster reach for a dictionary!
Feel free to impress your friends, co-workers, and peers with
a polysyllabic monstrosity that will make their cerebrum
writhe.
.
In case you haven't guessed, it's time for yet another
installment of that program that's the definitive on
definitions ... Word Up! Yes, now you'll never be at a loss
for a plethora of difficult words guaranteed to get anyone
pummeled as a braniac geek!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyTile
wingfx\w033ptle.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w033ptle.16
13,15,3,0,12
Help! Help! My playing board is covered in colored tiles, and
I can't seem to remove them. I'd really like to have just one
tile left on the board. It seemed so easy at first with tiles
jumping over tiles and tiles jumping on tiles, but it's much
harder than that. Can somebody help me get rid of all these
tiles?!?
.
Easy to learn but nearly impossible to master, PolyTile will
keep you glued to your computer well into the night. PolyTile
is a board game similar to the old "golf tee" peg-jumping
games we've all played. It even has the same object--to
remove all of the pieces except one from the board in the
fewest possible number of moves.  However, there's a
deceptively simple twist. All of the pieces are colored and
movement is governed by primary and secondary colors! Try it,
you'll like it, but we dare you to master PolyTile.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
CryptoQuad
wingfx\w033cqad.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w033cqad.16
11,15,5,0,8
CryptoQuad is a brain-teasing word puzzle game. You are
presented with a group of "tiles." Each tile contains two
letters. The tiles combine together to form four words. You
could always just try to figure out what the words are by
trial and error. However, the real fun comes from trying to
figure out the words based on their cryptic clues!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Laser Blocks
wingfx\w033lbks.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w033lbks.16
13,15,8,0,12
It's time once again to visit the old three-in-a-row-and-
away-they-go strategy. Pipes are falling from the sky, and
it's up to you to arrange them by guiding their descent
and rotating them. It you can connect a pipe across three
segments, they'll disappear in a powerful burst faster than
you can say "light amplification by stimulated emission of
radiation."
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Back Issue Browser
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243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\d129brow.16
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Periodically, Softdisk publishes an update to the Back Issue
Browser. This update includes files through Softdisk PC
issue #128 and Softdisk for Windows #31.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
@loha Demo
comgfx\@loha.256
247,255,248,0,249
comgfx\@loha.16
11,15,7,0,8
@loha is a unique graphics tool for Windows 95 that enables
e-mail users to add spectacular animation and sound to their
messages. Impress your friends, colleagues and loved ones with
multimedia greeting cards, announcements, memos, and much
more!
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle files "Beach Party" and
"Solar System".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files Animals 1.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\d130cart.16
10,15,6,0,13
comgfx\d130cart.16
10,15,6,0,13
This issue we provide a miscellaneous collection of images
from a Calligraphy Pen to a Cub Scout Emblem.
.
Images include: Big Top Tent, Bird Emblem, Blood Donor
Emblem, Calligraphy Pen, Wind-up Car Stack of Coins,
Computer, Weight Lifting (down), Weight Lifting (up), Man
Running, Memo Pad, Coal Mine Cart, Phone, Cub Scout Emblem,
and a Wreath.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w033httf.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w033httf.16
7,15,8,0,9
Fonts on safari...
.
Add more variety to all of your documents with any
Windows-based word processor, desktop publisher, or other
program that lets you insert text by using this TrueType font.
.
This month's font, Hippodrome (HIPPO.TTF), comes to us
straight from the Congo basin.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w033ions.16
10,15,8,0,12
wingfx\w033ions.16
10,15,8,0,12
Nothing humanizes computing quite like customizing things.
That's why Microsoft decided to let you customize all your
icons. Whenever you get tired with how a program's icon looks,
change it! Also, while Windows applications generally have
their own custom icons, DOS-based programs don't, and when you
place them on your Windows Program Manager screen, they have
only the boring generic icons that Windows provides.
Softdisk's icon sets, such as this one, give you more choices.
.
10 miscellaneous icons including: file cabinets, a present,
clock, cake, jet, dice, party favors, balloons, and a
computer.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w033sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w033sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
In space, no one can hear your screen...
.
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This issue we present a screen saver made with our newly
released Screen Saver Studio, which allows you to create
your own custom screen savers quickly and easily.
.
It's time for a quick tool around the interstellar block in
this month's screen saver. Hop in the space shuttle and grab a
bird's-eye view of the Earth (provided said bird is wearing a
pressurized space suit). You can get more information about
Screen Saver Studio at: "www.screensaverstudio.com"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 sounds including badluck, closed, energize, excuseme,
kachunk, locked, phwoosh, scraping, shocking, and thump.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w033wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w033wper.16
14,15,12,0,6
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter (who, by the way, has been
responsible for all of our great title screen graphics). These
10 tileable wallpapers and full screen (640x480) wallpaper are
all in 256 colors. Plus on the CD we also include the
wallpapers in true-color (16 million color) versions (for a
grand total of 22 images!).
.
Tiles include: Dinosaur Hide, Fun DNA, Green Tiles, Mildewed
Tiles, Vacuoles, Autumn Leaves, Crystaline, Confetti, Funky
Leaves, and Ornate Tiles.
.
The Full Screen Wallpaper is titled "Virtual Nile." If
Cleopatra was in your computer, she would probably be floating
down this beautifully rendered riverscape in a barge.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
34
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Corners
comgfx\w034cers.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\w034cers.16
7,15,8,0,9
Up to four players, human or computer, can face off in this
modern version of Chinese checkers. The object of the game is
to move all your pieces to the corner across from your start
area before your opponents do likewise. The first player to
move all his pieces across the board is the winner. Then the
battle for second and third place continues. The game is over
when all pieces are moved to their respective corners.
.
Movement is similar to standard checkers---you can move a
piece to an adjacent free space or leapfrog over other
pieces (your own or your opponent's). Click the counter you
want to move and the square will change its color. Then click
the square where you want to get your counter. It will also
get repainted and, if the move was planned according to the
rules, the counter will move there by the shortest path. If
you have been mistaken, the counter won't move. You DON'T
have to click on each sqaure you want to move to - you will
move to the first square you click and then your turn will
end!
.
Corners features digitized sound, high-quality graphics
and animations, three skill levels to match your level
of play, and progress meters to track each player's
level of completion.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Football Companion '97
wingfx\w034fc97.256
194,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w034fc97.16
7,15,8,0,9
Football Companion is Softdisk's popular NFL schedule and
score tracking program that helps you track your favorite
teams through the NFL season.  Football Companion lets you
stay on top of the NFL team standings at any point during the
season. And, as the season progresses, Football Companion
makes its own predictions for upcoming games based on game
scores that you enter into the program. This includes the
Playoffs and Super Bowl as well! Football Companion also
allows you to keep track of your own predictions. Can you
match the computer algorithm that for the last 2 years has
predicted over 60% of the games correctly? The entire 1997-98
NFL schedule is in this update. Just enter the scores of the
games each week and the program does the rest!
.
NFL, AFC, NFC, and all NFL team names are registered
trademarks of the National Football League or of the teams
indicated.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Crypto Sleuth
wingfx\w034csth.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w034csth.16
7,15,8,0,9
Our version of those popular newspaper cryptogram games
allows you to break the code without all that messy erasing.
In fact, each time you change a letter, the program
immediately changes all instances of it for you! This issue
has 45 new famous quotations for you to crack.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
QuickGraph2
wingfx\w034qgh2.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w034qgh2.16
7,15,8,0,9
QuickGraph2 is an application that quickly graphs
mathematical equations in function, polar and parametric
modes. It is ideal for algebra through calculus students
and those just interested in exploring mathematical graphs.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sokoban
wingfx\w034sban.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w034sban.16
7,15,8,0,9
Soak a what? That's Sokoban. In Japanese, this means "somebody
who shoves crates around in a warehouse," or something like
that. And that's just what you have to do in this game.
You've got to move the boxes and things around in order to
achieve a winning configuration by getting them to their
intended destination.
.
If you've played our Rescue Rover game, this has some of the
same basic ideas, only without the dog to rescue. You move
around on the game field and push objects around by getting
behind them and moving. Be careful not to push a crate
against a wall, as you can't get it away again, since these
crates don't have hand-holds for pulling. If you push one
into a corner, it will stay there.
.
This multi-level strategic puzzle game will give you some
headaches as you work through a series of increasingly
challenging warehouses, but no matter how many crates you
move, you won't get a hernia!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Prodigy Internet
wingfx\prodigy.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\prodigy.16
7,15,8,0,9
For years, Prodigy has provided online customers with a
service featuring custom content and ease of use. Now,
with Prodigy Internet, they provide these same services to
internet users. If you have a modem and an internet
connection, Prodigy Internet will show you the internet in
a whole new way.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle files "Rhyme Time" and
"Camelot".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files The Civil War.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w034cart.16
9,15,3,0,13
comgfx\w034cart.16
9,15,3,0,13
This issue we provide a miscellaneous collection of images
from a Circuit Board to a Snowmobile.
.
Images include: Circuit Board, FAX, COOL, Crayons, Star,
Bull-Headed, Campfire, Canoe, Locked, Magnet, Caduceus,
No Way!, Ski Jumper, Slippery When Wet, and Snowmobile.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w034lttf.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w034lttf.16
7,15,8,0,9
Gimme an 'A'...
.
Add more variety to all of your documents with any
Windows-based word processor, desktop publisher, or other
program that lets you insert text by using this TrueType font.
.
Your documents will make the varsity squad with this month's
Letter Sweater font.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w034ions.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w034ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
Nothing humanizes computing quite like customizing things.
That's why Microsoft decided to let you customize all your
icons. Whenever you get tired with how a program's icon looks,
change it! Also, while Windows applications generally have
their own custom icons, DOS-based programs don't, and when you
place them on your Windows Program Manager screen, they have
only the boring generic icons that Windows provides.
Softdisk's icon sets, such as this one, give you more choices.
.
The 10 icons include various computer chips, boards, and
diodes.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w034sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w034sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Bountiful Butterflys!
.
How will you ever fill out that postcard will all these pesky
butterflys flitting around? Oh well, at least they look good!
.
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This issue we present a screen saver made with our newly
released Screen Saver Studio, which allows you to create
your own custom screen savers quickly and easily.
.
How will you ever fill out that postcard will all these pesky
butterflys flitting around? Oh well, at least they look good!
You can get more information about Screen Saver Studio at:
"www.screensaverstudio.com"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 sounds including Clang, Ding, Dunt, GetWet, NoBreath,
Pow, Pthu, Relief, Tones, and Zoom.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w034wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w034wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
That great desktop look without all that messy wallpaper paste.
.
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter (who, by the way, has been
responsible for all of our great title screen graphics).
These 10 tileable wallpapers and full screen (640x480)
wallpaper are all in 256 colors. Plus on the CD we also
include the wallpapers in true-color (16 million color)
versions (for a grand total of 22 images!).
.
Tiles include: Stars, Big Mess, Icing, Cells, Hemoglobin,
Needlepoint, Scottsman, Psycho Wood, Warped Wood, and
Techno Doily.
.
The Full Screen Wallpaper is titled "Apocolyptic Mosquitos."
Giant mosquitos fly over some serene landscape of the future,
a future where no bug spray can help against these massive,
insect-shaped ships.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
35
.
.
15
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Trivia Mania
wingfx\w035tmmm.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w035tmmm.16
7,15,8,0,9
How much do you think you know? How much do you REALLY know?
This trivia program can show you the difference. Excellent
music and sound will have your whole family involved in this
competitive trivia game.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Docs & Templates
wingfx\w035dtes.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w035dtes.16
7,15,8,0,9
Almost ready to go documents. These are helpful templates for
printing letter heads, Christmas cards, calendars, awards,
business cards, and more!. We've updated them for use with
Windows 95 and WordPad.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Nine Club
wingfx\w035ncub.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w035ncub.16
7,15,8,0,9
Gamos presents a computer game named Nine Club. Nine Club is
a computer adaptation of the card game Fan Tan. The major
difference is that the starting card is 9 (not 7) and the
suits run down to Six and up to Ace.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Poly RC
wingfx\w035pyrc.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w035pyrc.16
7,15,8,0,9
Another outstanding game from the Poly-Games series.
.
In this installment your blocks take shape in the form of
rows and columns. You must shift the squares around in the
blocks in order to get what you need where you need it. A
square clearing bomb, a crushing weight, and mutating
radiation help you wipe out those pesky squares.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Seahaven Towers
wingfx\w035stse.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w035stse.16
7,15,8,0,9
Seahaven Towers for your solitaire enjoyment. In this
solitaire game all 52 cards are dealt: 50 into the tableau
and 2 into the "haven" placements. Cards are stacked by suit
on the tableau from King to Ace and cleared from the tableau
by suit to the stock piles from Ace through King.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Ancient Computing
wingfx\w035acds.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w035acds.16
7,15,8,0,9
Ever wonder how an abacus was used?  Curious as to the way
the slide rule multiplies numbers? This is an excellent
tutorial program about two of those pre-calculator devices
that made life easier in the past. Now you'll understand
why in school they wanted you to know the multiplication
tables through 12 times 12!
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Bulge Demo
comgfx\bulge.256
243,251,244,0,245
comgfx\bulge.16
7,15,8,0,9
Battleground Bulge is a strategy game based on the Battle
of the Bulge campaign during World War II.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\crosword.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\crosword.16
5,15,3,0,2
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle files "Endangered Animals"
and "It's Greek to Me".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files Space.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w035cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\w035cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
Spooky images...
.
Images include: Cat, Spooky Eyes, A Fun Ghost, Gravestone
Ghost, Simple Ghost, Happy Halloween, Bubbling Cauldron,
Half Moon, Evil Owl, Smilin' Pumpkin, Sinister Pumpkin,
Skull, A Silly Spider, Grim Reaper, and Gravestone.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w035sttf.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w035sttf.16
7,15,8,0,9
Add more variety to all of your documents with any
Windows-based word processor, desktop publisher, or other
program that lets you insert text by using this TrueType font.
.
This issue's font is Pescadero.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w035ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w035ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
Nothing humanizes computing quite like customizing things.
That's why Microsoft decided to let you customize all your
icons. Whenever you get tired with how a program's icon looks,
change it! Also, while Windows applications generally have
their own custom icons, DOS-based programs don't, and when you
place them on your Windows Program Manager screen, they have
only the boring generic icons that Windows provides.
Softdisk's icon sets, such as this one, give you more choices.
.
The 10 icons include 3 skulls, 2 pumpkins, 2 ghosts, 2 ghouls,
and 1 specter.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w035sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w035sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
Witches and bats and Vampires...
.
It's the time of the year when ghouls and goblins go from
door to door seeking a treat. This month's saver is full of
sounds and images to get you into the All Hallow's Eve
spirit!
.
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This issue we present a screen saver made with our newly
released Screen Saver Studio, which allows you to create
your own custom screen savers quickly and easily.
.
You can get more information about Screen Saver Studio at:
"www.screensaverstudio.com"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 sounds including Beast, Casket, Clock, Crow, Footstep,
Ghost, Madcat, Meow, Thunder, Witchlaf.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w035wpap.256
248,255,242,0,121
wingfx\w035wpap.16
7,15,8,0,9
That great desktop look without all that messy wallpaper
paste.
.
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter (who, by the way, has been
responsible for all of our great title screen graphics).
These 10 tileable wallpapers and full screen (640x480)
wallpaper are all in 256 colors. Plus on the CD we also
include the wallpapers in true-color (16 million color)
versions (for a grand total of 22 images!).
.
Tiles include: Sinister Pumpkin Tile, Skull, Floating Paint,
Grass?, Half Moons in Sand, Rippled Water, Bright Colors,
Blue Gravel, Intertwined Leafy Vines, and Unfinished
Saphire.
.
The Full Screen Wallpaper is titled "Gates of Hades."
If I had a nightmare and was standing at the gates I'm
sure this would be them.
$EOP
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
36
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
HOMEwise
wingfx\w036hise.256
236,255,53,0,130
wingfx\w036hise.16
3,15,8,0,9
This is an excellent home inventory and household management
program. Keep track of everything in your home on a room by
room basis, your monthly expenses, and much, much more!
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
3 Snakes
wingfx\w0363ses.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w0363ses.16
7,15,8,0,9
This is a game for the young or young at heart. In this
computerized variant of Chutes and Ladders, you progress up
the gameboard by collecting 3 cards of the same value.
Landing on a ladder can help you climb quicker - but watch
out for those snakes!  This is a great game for teaching
addition and counting skills.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Nucleon
wingfx\w036neon.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w036neon.16
7,15,8,0,9
A fantastic update to one of Softdisk's most popular game
programs! Wonderful 256 color graphics by our in-house
artist Tom Carter and several new options combine to make
the program even better than ever!
.
Usually, it's just another day at the local nuclear power
plant. But today, in addition to wattage, it's also pumping
out Rads at an unbelievable rate. Some mischievous new
nightshift hires have built up nuclear piles from fuel
cells, and an overload seems inevitable. Donning a radiation
suit, you enter the reactor core. Can you deal with unstable
fuel cells, problem employees, and--even worse--total
meltdown?
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Story Teller
wingfx\w024stfw.256
242,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w024stfw.16
7,15,8,0,9
Your entire family will enjoy the hilarious and often
outrageous stories that Story Teller creates using the
words you supply. Simply select one of Story Teller's stories
as a starting point, then type in a noun, verb, adjective or
adverb when prompted to do so. The resulting story may be
saved or printed, if desired, but the real fun begins when you
read it aloud.
.
Story Teller can be a great ice-breaker at family reunions,
parties and friendly get-togethers. And it's so easy to use,
even your kids can use and enjoy it. This installment of Story
Teller has 6 new stories, including "Get a Life!", "Shouldn't
You be Flossing NOW?", "America Picks a President", "Two
Thumbs Down!", "Yummy!", and "The Weather Report".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
7's Wild
wingfx\w0367wld.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w0367wld.16
7,15,8,0,9
This fun card game is played much like the game crazy
eights. In it you get 5 rounds to accumulate points and
defeat the computer opponent. You must match the discard
in suit or rank. 7's are wild and can be played on any card
but in turn any cards may be played on them. Aces make your
opponent miss a turn, and deuces force him to draw 2 cards.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Prodigy Internet
wingfx\prodigy.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\prodigy.16
7,15,8,0,9
For years, Prodigy has provided online customers with a
service featuring custom content and ease of use. Now,
with Prodigy Internet, they provide these same services to
internet users. If you have a modem and an internet
connection, Prodigy Internet will show you the internet in
a whole new way.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Super Crossword
wingfx\w036scrd.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w036scrd.16
7,15,8,0,9
Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle files "Computer Jargon"
and "Nicknames".
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Now
wingfx\trivia.256
55,255,248,0,249
wingfx\trivia.16
7,15,6,0,2
This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
.
A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files Human Physiology.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Clip Art
comgfx\w036cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
comgfx\w036cart.16
7,15,8,0,9
Images include: Baseball, Baseball Diamond, Open Book,
Big Eagle, Eagle, Stubborn Man, Owl, Atom, Disks, Launched
Rocket, Shooting Star, Bright Sun, Pilgrim Hat, Turkey,
and Earth.
.
We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Fonts
wingfx\w036sttf.16
7,15,8,0,9
wingfx\w036sttf.16
7,15,8,0,9
Add more variety to all of your documents with any
Windows-based word processor, desktop publisher, or other
program that lets you insert text by using this TrueType font.
.
This issue's font is Decature.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Icons
wingfx\w036ions.256
247,255,248,0,249
wingfx\w036ions.16
7,15,8,0,9
Nothing humanizes computing quite like customizing things.
That's why Microsoft decided to let you customize all your
icons. Whenever you get tired with how a program's icon looks,
change it! Also, while Windows applications generally have
their own custom icons, DOS-based programs don't, and when you
place them on your Windows Program Manager screen, they have
only the boring generic icons that Windows provides.
Softdisk's icon sets, such as this one, give you more choices.
.
The 10 icons include magnifying glass, trash can, car,
tractor, van, crystal ball, spaceship, groceries, submarine,
and Egyptian tablet.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Screen Saver
wingfx\w036sdss.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w036sdss.16
7,15,8,0,9
You have something to be thankful for...
.
Play this little comedy on your screen during the
Thanksgiving holiday and I'm sure you and your family
will have much to talk about.  During the time this little
fellow had to find a turkey for dinner the supermarket
wasn't invented yet!
.
Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
.
This issue we present a screen saver made with our newly
released Screen Saver Studio, which allows you to create
your own custom screen savers quickly and easily.
.
You can get more information about Screen Saver Studio at:
"www.screensaverstudio.com"
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Sounds
.
.
.
.
10 sounds including 1stCall, Bomb, Cellphn, Cow, Flute,
Frogs, Hiccups, Races, Squisqua, and Taps.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Wallpaper
wingfx\w036wper.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w036wper.16
7,15,8,0,9
That great desktop look without all that messy wallpaper
paste.
.
We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter (who, by the way, has been
responsible for all of our great title screen graphics).
These 10 tileable wallpapers and full screen (640x480)
wallpaper are all in 256 colors. Plus on the CD we also
include the wallpapers in true-color (16 million color)
versions (for a grand total of 22 images!).
.
Tiles include: Blue Buttons, Blue Sand, Almost Emeralds,
Green Spheres, Celtic Dogs, Wood Planks, Blue Spheres,
Will-o'-the-wisp, Celtic Snakes, and Celtic Demon Dog.
.
The Full Screen Wallpaper is titled "The Hale-Bopp Comet!"
Keep looking up! This is an excellent photograph of the
Hale-Bopp comet.
$EOP
$EOC
$EOC
$ISSUE
SDWIN
37
.
.
14
386 PC, 4MB RAM, VGA graphics,
3.5"HD drive or CD-ROM, Hard
Drive and Windows 3.1 or higher.
6
$PROGRAM
Fox & Geese
wingfx\w037fgse.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w037fgse.16
7,15,8,0,9
Use your geese (the grey pieces) to capture the fox (the red
piece). Be careful of the fox - he can gobble up your geese
by jumping over them. A classic puzzle.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PolyBrid
wingfx\w037prid.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w037prid.16
7,15,8,0,9
Another game from the Poly series. In this game you must
create combinations of colors of three or more blocks -
horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. You have crushing weights,
bombs, and other tools to help you clear the way.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
The Connection
wingfx\w037tcon.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w037tcon.16
7,15,8,0,9
Use this program to keep track of your loved ones. From eye
color to shoe size (and sneaker size!). This is the ultimate
people information manager.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Reversi
wingfx\w037rrsi.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w037rrsi.16
7,15,8,0,9
This game is played like Othello. Place your pieces to trap
your opponents pieces. Doing this captures (changes the
color) the trapped pieces. Watch out - the computer is very
good.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
Trivia Mania: Geography
wingfx\w037tmgy.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w037tmgy.16
7,15,8,0,9
Here is the Geography edition of Trivia Mania. How much do
you think you know about the world? Where would you find the
mountain Tirich Mir? What river in Europe is 2859 kilometers
or 1776 miles long? If you can answer those questions this
game is for you! Excellent music and sound will have your
whole family involved in this competitive trivia game.
.
Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
$EOP
$PROGRAM
PointCast Demo
wingfx\w037pcst.256
243,251,244,0,245
wingfx\w037pcst.16
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The PointCast Network delivers personalized information
direct to your desktop without subscription fees. Get news,
sports, and weather through PointCast channels.
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Note: Available on CD-ROM issue only.
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Super Crossword
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Even if you've never worked a crossword in your life, Super
Crossword will show you how fun it can be on your computer. No
pencils. No paper. And no erasing!
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A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Super
Crossword includes the new puzzle files "Inside Agatha"
and "Mystery Novels".
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Trivia Now
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This popular recurring feature gives users the ability to
create their own trivia files! This means that trivia lovers
can swap files with their friends, and teachers can create
files that are integrated into class lessons!
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A regularly appearing feature, this installment of Trivia
Now includes the new trivia files TV Trivia.
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Clip Art
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Images include: Party Balloons, Candle, Santamoon, Ornament,
Sleek Reindeer, Bethlehem, Party Streamers, Santa,
Gift Certificate, Check List, Season's Greetings, Skate,
Snowflake, Stuffed Stocking, and Star.
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We provide clip art in the standard PCX format, which is
supported by almost all desktop publishing and word
processing programs that edit, display, or print graphics.
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Fonts
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Add more variety to all of your documents with any
Windows-based word processor, desktop publisher, or other
program that lets you insert text by using this TrueType font.
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This issue's font is Courant.
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Icons
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Nothing humanizes computing quite like customizing things.
That's why Microsoft decided to let you customize all your
icons. Whenever you get tired with how a program's icon looks,
change it! Also, while Windows applications generally have
their own custom icons, DOS-based programs don't, and when you
place them on your Windows Program Manager screen, they have
only the boring generic icons that Windows provides.
Softdisk's icon sets, such as this one, give you more choices.
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The 10 icons include Fireplace, Puzzle Piece, House, Balloon,
Airplace, Recycle, Castle, Tractor, Classic Car, and
Balloons.
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Screen Saver
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A card for the holidays ...
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Holiday greetings from Softdisk. Run this screen saver
during those family gatherings to display your holiday
spirit.
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Save your expensive monitor from image "burn in" with a
screen saver from this monthly Windows enhancement.
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This issue we present a screen saver made with our newly
released Screen Saver Studio, which allows you to create
your own custom screen savers quickly and easily.
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You can get more information about Screen Saver Studio at:
"www.screensaverstudio.com"
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Sounds
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5 sounds including JBells, MryXMas, SantHo, Skate, and
WintrChim.
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Wallpaper
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That great desktop look without all that messy wallpaper
paste.
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We present a set of great computer-rendered tiles from our
resident artist, Tom Carter (who, by the way, has been
responsible for all of our great title screen graphics).
These 10 tileable wallpapers and full screen (640x480)
wallpaper are all in 256 colors. Plus on the CD we also
include the wallpapers in true-color (16 million color)
versions (for a grand total of 22 images!).
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Tiles include: Reindeer, Stylish Reindeer, Ornament,
Intertwined, Snowflake, Stuffed Stocking, Streamers,
Notes, Purple Crystal, and Silver Ball.
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The Full Screen Wallpaper is titled "Ice Cold!" This frigid
scene will send chills up and down your spine. I got goose
bumps just looking at it!
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