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Software of the Month Club March 1997 CD-ROM Windows Master Program Guide - Windows Business - Investment Guide 2.0 Reference tool Stockbrokers and investors will love these definitions of common terms. Learn meanings as you track your stock market investments. Provides a comprehensive introduction to calls, puts, stocks and mutual funds. Topics include risk breakdowns, listing advantages and disadvantages. * Transaction templates * Create investment portfolios (Application by Biondo Software) Loan*Calculator! Plus 2.0 Figure it out This is an excellent multi-function loan calculator. Calculate interest due, accelerated payments, balloon payments and more. * Refinance advisor * Tip of the Day * Different amortization methods and schedules (Application by Pine Grove Software) Passwords Plus 1.6 What's the password? Keep a master list of passwords with this excellent program. It allows an unlimited number of users to store an unlimited number of passwords. You can access these codes with or without a password. * Add notes to each password file * Supports copy and paste (Application by Vince Sorenson; Requires Windows 95) Postage $aver It's in the mail Prepare your standard class A bulk mail with this mailing system. It creates zip code reports so your can accurately label, sort, sack, package and group your material. It even calculates your total costs. * Includes sorting and rate information for a variety of mailings * Automatically checks for zip code errors * Example provided (Application by Scott Hochberg) ResSched Multi-User 2.1c Pencil this in The ultimate project management system for your network! Organize people, equipment, facilities & anything! Features include schedule grouping, event repeating, flexible conflict verifying, drop listing for routine booking information and more. Sophisticated and easy to use. When you initially start ResSched Multi-User, the user name must be all As with a password of all 1s. This brings you into the System Administrator where you set your preferences. * Browse feature * Organize and view your projects by categories * Works across a network or single computer (Application by Madrigal Soft Tools, Inc.; For Windows 95 and Windows NT) - Feature Program - Yeah Write 1.0.2 Word processor A unique tabbed interface makes this fantastic word processor easy to use. The interface is completely customizable. * Save, edit and print * Spell checker * Templates for business letters, general notes, journals and memos * Formatting options include headings, sub-headings and titles * Style options include pre-formatted lists (Application by Word Place, Inc.) Zip Code Book 3.2 for Windows Where in the world? Find zip codes quickly with this handy program. Enter a zip code and locate the corresponding city & or enter a city and state to find the zip code. Contains a database of more than 75,000 zip codes and city names. * Area codes * Supports copy and paste * Customize colors (Application by Ultimate Software; Requires VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection) - Windows Children's - - Feature Program - Child's Play II Have fun Keep your kids busy for hours with this fun and entertaining program. It mixes art tools and special effects to bring out young artists. Improves hand-eye coordination while introducing children to computers. * More than 700 art stamps * Ten painting tools * Picture books * Pre-colored backgrounds (Application by ASL) Daisy's Garden 2 1.04e Green thumb Help Daisy pick all the fruit and flowers in her garden. It's more difficult than it sounds -- the garden is a challenging maze and there are greedy marmots and annoying little grubs out to get her. * Three difficulty levels * Six mazes per level * Level creator and editor * Joystick support (Application by Dipl. Ing. Frank Burkart) Desk Drop 1.0 Messy desk Organize your desk with this Tetris-style game. Arrange matching tiles of desk items to win. * Bonus rows * Spacebar lets you drop tiles quickly * One player (Application by Soleau Software; Requires 256-colors) Math Page 1.0 Simple math Create math work sheets with this wonderful educational tool. Print 15 addition and subtraction problems per page. * Designed for preschool, kindergarten and first grade students * Three difficulty levels (Application by Perry Knab; Requires a printer) Nothin' But the Facts -- Arithmetic! 123s This is an excellent introduction to addition. Understand how addition works in Learn, move onto Practice and test your new skills in the Drill mode. * Each section has beginner, intermediate and advanced levels * Animation * Print certificates of achievement * Track progress (Application by Interactive Educational Productions; Requires 256-colors) PocoMan Product management Organize a crowded warehouse in this excellent Sokoban clone. Push a series of packages into their correct storage spaces. First decide the correct order to move the packages -- then decide the correct route. Plan your strategy or you'll trap yourself. * Choose from 50 mazes * Three difficulty levels * Undo last move * Choose magnification * Track moves, pushes and time (Application by Sleepless Software; Requires Windows 95) SH-Magic Words 1.0 Falling letters Increase your word power with this fun Tetris-style game. Arrange falling letters into words to make words of three to seven letters. * Fifteen levels * Dictionary includes more than 1,600 words * English and German word lists * Keeps high score per level (Application by Schenk & Horn) - Windows Desktop Publishing - FontLister 1.5 Type organizer View all your installed fonts with this simple system. * Preview fonts with your choice of attributes, including bold and italic * ASCII table shows key-strokes for the selected font's extended characters (Application by Peter Theill; Requires Windows 95) Form Tutor 2.01 First of two lessons Learn how to create forms for your Web site. Form Tutor turns your site into a valuable marketing tool. Use your new skills to create surveys, guest books, order forms and more. Once you've mastered this course, check out Frames Tutor 2.01, included on this Volume. * Five lessons * Quick reference index * Lists additional references (HTML by Joe Barta; Requires a Web browser) Frames Tutor 2.01 Second Web lesson Learn advanced Web designs with this great tutorial. It covers frames, an important layout tool for Web designers. A great companion to Form Tutor 2.01, a Web tutor included on this Volume. * Seven lessons * Numerous examples * Comprehensive introduction * Lists additional resources (HTML by Joe Barta; Requires a Web browser) - Feature Program - KwikDraw 3.01b Art program Create your own masterpiece with this comprehensive drawing system. Draw lines, rectangles, rounded rectangles, ellipses, arcs, chords, pie slices, open or closed polygons, spline curves and more. Resize, stretch, rotate, fill, group and layer your drawings. * Supports TrueType fonts * Colored line styles and fill patterns (Application by Paul Schimpf) - Clip Art - Bright Ideas Images a Software of the Month Club exclusive! This month's collection contains ten color and black-and-white images, including a computer, a football and wedding scenes. For information about how to receive even more original Bright Ideas images, along with fantastic fonts, original backgrounds, 3D models and useful desktop publishing tips and tricks, call Customer Service at (619) 930-7302. (Clip Art by Bright Ideas; BMP) Signman 1.0 Sign of the times Choose from 28 full-color signs, including Vacancy, Garage Sale, Exit and Beware of Dog. (Signs by John Palmisano; PCX) Slate and Granite Textures Stuck between a rock Add these backgrounds to your Web pages and publications. Choose from eight textures, including granite and slate. (Textures by Scriptorium; JPEG) - Fonts - Esperanza Script Add a touch of elegance to your designs with this exquisite script font. Great for invitations, fliers and greeting cards. (Font by Scriptorium; TrueType) Phaeton Small-caps This sans-serif font is perfect for headlines. Use it on advertisements and newsletters. (Font by Scriptorium; TrueType) -Windows Education - - Feature Program - ChemPen+ 1.06 Scientific drawings Use this simple and intuitive program to create chemical illustrations. Add atoms, benzenes, alkanes and rings. Great for chemists, chemistry students and chemical engineers. * Paste your work into word processors and graphics applications * Calculate molecular data, including weight and composition * Tutorial * Add symbols and text boxes to annotate diagrams (Application by Hilton Evans) Circuit Shocking Compare the relationship between voltage, resistance and system current as you investigate series and parallel circuits. Set up circuit boards to illustrate Ohm's Law. * Change resistance variable without recreating the circuit * Create series, parallel and series-parallel circuits * Save experiments (Application by Timothy J. Allen) Create A Quiz 4.0 This is only a test Generate your own onscreen interactive quizzes. It supports multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank style tests. * Generates scoring reports * Includes five sample tests * Printing options (Application by Philip P. Kapusta) LoKon 2.0 Electrifying Master digital circuits as you enter the world of circuit design and implementation. Complete with circuit construction and simulation options. A great companion program to Circuit, included in this Volume. * Simulate circuits elements with different delays * Each circuit has an oscilloscope * Zoom options (Application by Heiko Roth Software-Entwicklung) MyStars! 2.2 Out of this world View the position of stars, sun, planets and more with this stellar program. Change time, direction and position. Include the planet and constellation names, and celestial coordinate grids. * Animated movement * View objects using their names or Messier numbers (Application by David Patte) Nothin' But the Facts Algebra Skills I 1.01 Math tutor Review, practice and master opposite and absolute values with this algebra program. It provides a variety of interactive activities, gives you immediate feedback and tracks your progress. * Choose from review, practice and drill modes * Multiple drill levels * Drag 'n drop answers in review mode * Definitions and examples (Application by Interactive Educational Productions; Requires 256-colors) RPN Calc 1.1 Advanced calculator This is a 32-bit Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) calculator. If you have never used an RPN calculator before, it can be quite a shock. You must enter your operands (arguments) before you enter your operator (function). For example, to add 3 and 5 you type: 3 Enter 5 Enter + (Plus). * Twenty-two key functions * Runs in the Icon Tray * Remembers the current number stack on exit (Application by Bill Menees; Requires Windows 95) Selingua Language Tutor 2.03 Dialect directions Expand your knowledge with this collection. Choose from English (both American and British), German, Spanish, French and Swedish. The program can be used by native speakers of any of these languages to aid them in learning a new language. * Five activities, including single word translations, speed tests and studying irregular verbs * Crossword puzzle game * More than 500 word vocabulary list for each language (Application by Mariann Wartoft) - Windows Games - Avoid The Roids II Run for your life! You'll need a lot of luck to win this strategy game. Avoid spherical Roids while navigating around the game board. Use your character's tail to whip and destroy attacking Roids. The game becomes progressively difficult as more Roids are released. * Change game speed * Track high scores * MIDI soundtrack (Application by Brook Miles; Requires Windows 95) Dice 1.0 Snake Eyes Place your bets and roll the dice in this great craps simulator. Complete with comprehensive help file. * Supports up to five players * Realistic betting * Track your wins and losses (Application by Timothy J. Allen) Dyniixx for Windows 95 2 Seeing double This is the ultimate concentration game! Eliminate cards from the playing board by finding their match. It sounds simple, but the number of images combined with the fast speed makes it difficult. Good luck! * Eight levels, from beginner to crazy * Choose from two different card patterns * Monitor elapsed time during game play (Application by Crnko Nenad; Requires Windows 95) Jumpin' Oids: Mini Adventures 1.00s Crazy caper Can you survive this Mini Adventure? Fight your way through various mazes by shooting attacking creatures. In advanced levels, you lose your gun and have to defend yourself by jumping on your opponents. * Nine rounds * Multiple levels within each round * Three skill levels * Configure sound effects and music (Application by Backyard Software LLC) Networdz 2.0 Word game This is an excellent Scrabble-type game. Enter the players' names, configure the game board and start the game. See how many words you can create in a crossword pattern. * Add and delete words * Import your own dictionaries * Export existing dictionary as a text file * Includes a Spanish dictionary * Play against the computer or your friends * Numerous configuration options, including custom rules and sound effects * Supports up to four players (Application by Lance Frohman) - Feature Program - Pogo's Dreams 1.0 Twisted Tetris Arrange falling diamonds in this Tetris-style game -- with an interesting twist -- each level has its own objective. You must match specific blocks, like three blue diamonds. * Master 15 levels -- each with different patterns * High scores list * Extensive help file * Preview window displays next diamond (Application by Schenk & Horn) Two Handed Spades 1.3 Simple cards Challenge a friend or compete against the computer in this popular game of Spades. Draw your cards, decide the number of tricks you plan to win and begin play. Don't get stuck with the trump card. * Add and remove multiple players * Choose card backs * Set skill level of computer player * Review game statistics (Application by Windswept Software; Requires VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection) Volutare 96 Boxed in Can you solve this challenging puzzle? It's a cross between a classic slide puzzle and a Rubik-style game. Move the cubes around the game box as you try to align matching cubes. Increase your score by using as few moves as possible. * Three difficulty levels, including a practice mode * Records high scores (Application by Bela Von Hoffmann) - Windows Latest & Greatest - ChemPen+ 1.06 Scientific drawings Use this intuitive program to create chemical illustrations. Add atoms, benzenes, alkanes and rings. Great for chemists, chemistry students and chemical engineers. * Paste your work into word processors and graphics applications * Calculate molecular data, including weight and composition * Tutorial * Add symbols and text boxes to annotate diagrams (Application by Hilton Evans) Child's Play II Have fun Keep your kids busy for hours with this fun and entertaining program. It mixes art tools and special effects to bring out the young artist. Improves hand-eye coordination while introducing children to computers. * More than 700 art stamps * Ten painting tools * Picture books * Pre-colored backgrounds (Application by ASL) Create A Quiz 4.0 This is only a test Generate your own onscreen interactive quizzes. It supports multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank style tests. * Generates scoring reports * Includes five examples * Printing options (Application by Philip P. Kapusta) - Windows 95 Feature Program - FontLister 1.5 Type organizer View all your installed fonts with this simple system. * Preview font with your choice of attributes, including bold and italic * ASCII table shows and provides key-strokes for the selected font's extended characters (Application by Peter Theill; Requires Windows 95) Form Tutor 2.01 First of two lessons Learn how to create forms for your Web site. Form Tutor turns your Web site into a valuable marketing tool. Use your newly mastered skills to create surveys, guest books, order forms and more. Once you've mastered this course, check out Frames Tutor 2.01, included on this Volume. * Five lessons * Quick reference index * Lists additional references (HTML by Joe Barta; Requires a Web browser) Frames Tutor 2.01 Second Web lesson Learn advanced Web designs with this great tutorial. It covers frames, an important layout tool for Web designers. A great companion to Form Tutor 2.01, a Web tutor included on this Volume. * Seven lessons * Numerous examples * Comprehensive introduction * Lists additional resources (HTML by Joe Barta; Requires a Web browser) - Feature Program - Networdz 2.0 Word game This is an excellent Scrabble-type game. Enter the players' names, configure the game board and start the game. See how many words you can create in a crossword pattern. * Add and delete words from the dictionary * Import your own dictionaries * Export existing dictionary as text file * Includes a Spanish dictionary * Play against the computer or your friends * Numerous configuration options, including custom rules and sound effects * Supports up to four players (Application by Lance Frohman) Passwords Plus 1.6 What's the password? Keep a master list of passwords with this excellent program. It allows an unlimited number of users to store an unlimited number of passwords. Access these codes with one password or none at all. Great if you have a lot of passwords to remember. * Add notes to each password file * Supports copy and paste (Application by Vince Sorenson; Requires Windows 95) PocoMan Product management Organize a crowded warehouse in this excellent Sokoban clone. Push a series of packages into their correct storage spaces. First decide the correct order to move the packages -- then decide the correct route. Plan your strategy or you'll trap yourself in the warehouse. * Choose from 50 mazes * Three difficulty levels * Undo last move * Choose magnification * Track moves, pushes and time (Application by Sleepless Software; Requires Windows 95) Pogo's Dreams 1.0 Twisted Tetris Arrange falling diamonds in this Tetris-style game -- with an interesting twist. Only specific diamond patterns will disappear. The patterns change on each level. * Master 15 levels -- each with different patterns * High scores list * Extensive help file * Preview window displays next diamond (Application by Schenk & Horn) Two Handed Spades 1.3 Simple cards Challenge a friend or compete against the computer in this popular game of Spades. Draw your cards, decide the number of tricks you plan to win and begin play. Don't get stuck with the trump card. * Choose card backs * Set skill level of computer player * Review game statistics (Application by Windswept Software; Requires VBRUN300.DLL, included in your Utility Collection) - Windows Software Research Institute - - Business - Digital Resume Writer by CompuSoft Technologies Make a great impression on future employers with this digital resume application. It builds resume files (text and photo) you can send to potential employers. Employers can receive and create resume data files based on job type, location and more. This software doubles as a great employee management tool for businesses. NOTE: Requires VBRUN300.DLL (included in your Utility Collection). EZ Loan Manager 97 by Kevin Cai Save money with this simple, flexible loan manager, especially if you pay your loans early or are a home owner with adjustable loans. Find out how to choose a mortgage type and determine when to pay extra principle. Mr. Wimple by CompuSoft Technologies Keep tabs on all your office supply inventory information. This program tracks item and part numbers, warranties, model and serial numbers, purchase price, descriptions, vendors, locations, quantities, inventory categories, supply expiration dates and more. The built-in vendor tracking system maintains vendor names, addresses, phone and FAX numbers, contacts, account numbers, department/billing codes and remarks. NOTE: Requires VBRUN300.DLL (included in your Utility Collection). Value Trend Indicator 2.62 by William W. Odlum Record, track and graph your investment performance with this database program. It provides calculations, projections and graphs for many types of accounts, including savings, investment, retirement, stocks, mutual funds and more. Uses ratios and averages to compare and determine the value of your company share prices and recognizes growth stocks and mutual funds. Track and graph all popular stock market Indices. - Children's - Finderz-Keeperz by Steven T. Fricke Match pictures, colors, letters and shapes in this Concentration-style game. Intended for youngsters, but the fun will keep older kids entertained too. Maxit 1.01c by Guido Klemans This program really adds up! Challenge your skill and luck with this mathematical program. Count numbers in several columns, selecting the positive numbers. Gather as many points as you can while competing against the computer. Roxie's Abc Fish 1.2 by LatticeWork Software Teach your children the alphabet and numbers with this cool multimedia game. Roxie is a charismatic, animated talking cat. With attractive animation and excellent sound effects, Roxie plays "Go Fish" with kids, helping them to choose the correct card. Used in many schools. Great for early elementary school kids. We've included versions for Windows v3.1 and Windows 95. - Desktop Publishing - WINDOWS 95 DLR Draw 1.0 by DLR Software Create your own masterpieces with this full- featured object drawing tool. Draw vector- based images using a complete set of tools, including rectangles, ellipses and free-form polygons. Save your files as common Windows metafile (.WMF) or in DLR binary format (which can cross-over to the Macintosh). Other features include 100 levels of undo/redo, full 24-bit color support and automatic document growth (creates and tracks the number of pages your drawing needs). NOTE: Requires Windows 95. Fontspec Pro 7.1 by UniTech Manage your fonts with this advanced organizer. Preview fonts before you install them or view and print samples of your installed fonts. A great feature is the program's ability to organize fonts into groups. Create Font Groups for specific projects or different applications and install those groups when needed. Mix and match different groups of fonts as needed. Clip Art Clipart Potpourri by John McAdams This potpourri of clip art images can be used for many occasions. It includes images of fishing, animals, bikes, exercising and more. The black-and-white images come in TIFF format and can be used in many applications. FONTS Brushstroke Plain by Kevin Willis, Ransom Group Design Use this paint brush font for brochure and flier headlines. (TrueType) Overexposed by Todd Dever, Big Things-Little Things This typewriter-style font looks like overexposed film -- funky, yet legible. It is best used in sizes larger than 12 points, but looks even better at 16 points. Perfect for video graphics. (TrueType) Smash by Todd Dever, Big Things-Little Things This typewriter-style font looks like it's been smashed. It's nicely distressed and has cracks, chunks and blobs. (TrueType) - Education - Flash Card Manager 4.0 by Christian Carrillo Organize your flash card collections with this handy manager. Scroll forward and backward through your cards, search for cards and create new collections. Add, flip, edit, delete, shuffle and print any collection. The shuffle function ensures you fully memorize cards, not just their order. The shuffle function has four types: reverse, random, pattern and alphabetize orders. A great organizer! NOTE: Requires Windows 95 or Windows NT Merlin 2.0a by T. M. Parker Track hurricanes and tropical storms with this weather program. This easy-to-use hurricane/tropical storm tracking tool provides current information about storms, with easy-to-understand text report and five tracking maps. Advisories contain information calculated from minimal input, great circle calculations, Ratio Tracking Algorithm mathematical modeling and neural network decisions based on a trained network (artificial intelligence). Variation 1.0 by Steve Horn Test the theory of inherent random variations with this statistical program. The theory says that to successfully control any process, you must understand the fundamental differences in the variations. In this program, balls fire from a launcher, bounce once and land on a target scale. Random variations are built into each launch, including speed, size and "bounciness." This process helps you visualize vital processes and systems. - Games - Hounds & Jackals 1.0s by P. S. Neeley Shake, rattle and roll the dice in this ancient Egyptian game. Roll dice to race your hounds or jackals around a course. You'll find historic bits of information along the way. This exciting game is full of stunning graphics and great sounds. NOTE: Requires VBRUN300.DLL (included in your Utility Collection). Proliferation 1.0 by Silicon Commander Games Will you be the next world leader? Stop warring factions by establishing a single nation in this futuristic global strategy game. During this dangerous period, the separated Soviet Union states arm themselves with nuclear weapons and Iraq conquers most of the Middle East. Play on a world map with each player assuming the role of major powers vying for dominance. Build up your forces, feed the population and conquer territories to win the game. Sorcerer's Cave 1.1 by Skookum Software Face an evil sorcerer and his army in this game of exploration, magic and adventure. Travel inside the evil sorcerer's labyrinth. Meet priests, dwarfs, specters, trolls, dragons and the sorcerer himself. Make allies or fight while collecting as much loot possible. There are enough challenges to keep you coming back for more. Spades by Dart Consulting Compete against three other computer opponents in this challenging card game of Spades. Place the highest card of the suit being played and you get that point. First one to 250 points wins the game. Wincraps 3.0 by Cloud City Software Come on snake eyes! Play this classic casino game, complete with different sets of chips and dice. This game follows the professional rules with only one objective: winning big! It records all statistics and allows auto- play, which automatically arranges your chips, checks your bets and adjusts them. Complete with colorful graphics and digitized male and female voices.