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T h e P C - S I G L i b r a r y o n C D - R O M,
1 2 t h E d i t i o n
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The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM, winner of the Optical Publishing
Association's Best Consumer Product Award, has added a hypermedia
interface that makes it easy to find and download any type of program
you could want. The WordCruncher text retrieval program has also been
implemented to assist you insearching this vast collection.
This CD-ROM contains over 3700 fully functional shareware programs, each
with a detailed review. The 12th Edition has added over 300 new programs
and over 500 updates since the release of the 11th Edition. The
collection is always kept current and now contains over 70 megabytes of
Windows 3.0 and 3.1 applications, fonts, icons, games and wallpaper
files.
The range of software is phenomenal! There are huge assortments of
games, everything from adventure games with full SVGA and SoundBlaster
support to favorites like Klondike, Chess and Othello. Spreadsheets,
databases, wordprocessors and graphics programs are instantly available
and there are literally hundreds of unique and specialized programs that
will save you time and money. This amazing collection will help you get
a handle on all your business and home accounting and also teach your
children about zoology.
Each of the more than 3700 programs has a one-line description for quick
reference, Just pick one of the 13 software categories and a subcategory
to begin browsing for a program that interests you. You might choose the
Games Category, where you can pick from 12 subcatgories including
Adventure, Arcade, Cards and more. A mouse click (or keyboard stroke) on
the program title takes you to a detailed description of the program.
you can immediately download the software to your hard or floppy drive,
and in many cases view a screen shot.
You can find any program in the collection quickly and easily by using
the search button. When you are in a program category just type in the
title of the program and you will be taken to the description of that
program. The popular WordCruncher text retrieval program has been added
to allow searching every description for any word within that
description, not just in the title or keywords chosen by someone who
thinks differently than you do. The WordCruncher is ideal for finding
programs which perform a specific function, just try searching for
"split", "math" or "subtract". Or switch to the Disks section where you
will find an alphabetical list of all the programs which can be searched
by program title or disk number.
Everyone has their favorite programs and we're no exception. Our 44
favorite programs can be run immediately. No downloading is necessary,
all you do is click on the word "RUN" in the program description and
you'll be working or playing with top notch software right on the CD.
The power of hypermedia will allow you to try out more software than you
ever thought possible. We are sure that you will find a multitude of
programs to your liking on the P-SIG Library on CD-ROM.
System Requirements: IBM PC/AT PS/2 or compatible with 640K, DOS 3.3 or
higher, Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM Extensions and a CD-ROM player. We
recommend a 386 with a VGA monitor.
T h e E s s e n t i a l H o m e & B u s i n e s s C o l l e c t i o n
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"Never before has such a valuable collection of popular shareware been
compiled on one CD-ROM that everyone can afford." Dr. File Finder a.k.a.
Michael Callahan
Finally, 368 of the most useful, popular, important shareware programs
have been put together on one CD. No matter what your need, it's on The
Essential Home & Business Collection. Everything from Administration to
Windows software is here.
The Essential CD incorporates the WordCruncher text retrieval system.
Every program on the disc is indexed by title, filename, PC-SIG disk
number, and every word in the program description. A new utility, Narc,
is implemented so you can look at the program files and the author's
on-line documentation without having to first copy the program to your
hard disk. By using WordCruncher and Narc, you can quickly find the
program you want and review it to be sure, without ever having to run it
from your hard disk.
If you've got a CD-ROM player at home and want to get more use of it and
your computer, or if you're trying to avoid purchasing another Nintendo
cartridge, or if you just enjoy looking at new software, you need The
Essential Home & Business Collection.
System Requirements:
IBM PC/XT/AT PS/2 or compatible with 384K memory DOS 3.1 or higher and
Microsoft MS-DOS CD ROM extensions.
T h e P C - S I G G a m e s C D - R O M
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Now you can play a game a day fo over a year. This CD-ROM is jammed
with over 380 shareware games of all types, designed to appeal to the
new generation of CD-ROM users out for fun. The CD incorporates a
hypermedia interface and allows 250 of the games to be played directly
from the CD-ROM.
The hottest games in shareware are on this disk, including the
action/arcade games "Jill of the Jungle" and "Wolfenstein 3D," which
rival or surpass commercial PC and Nintendo for use of animation,
SoundBlaster audio, and VGA graphics. There are also games designed to
teach children mathematics, spelling and even ecology. All these games
for less than a dime each!
Over 250 of the games can be played directly from the CD without copying
them to a floppy or a hard drive. Being able to run from the CD means
that users can explore games without using up valuable hard disk space
or spending time downloading and deleting files. The hypermedia
interface makes it easy to browse the titles, read a one line
description or full review, and copy or start a game by clicking the
mouse or using the keyboard.
T h e P C - S I G W o r l d o f G a m e s C D - R O M
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The new PC-SIG World of Games CD-ROM contains over 550 of the best
shareware games, including 53 educational games for children and 57
Windows games. 430 of them can be played directly from the CD without
using your hard drive space.
This edition employs the award-winning HyperReader interface, allowing
easy searching and playing by using a mouse or the keyboard.
This CD is the first in a six-volume PC-SIG Encyclopedia of Shareware
series. Each volume will include the programs from a section of the
PC-SIG collection and also the programs and text from the current issue
of Shareware Magazine. This CD contains the entire text from the
May/June issue of Shareware Magazine, featuring hardware reviews of
the Tandy Sensation and the Media Vision Pro 16 Multimedia System.
Software reviews included cover 58 new shareware releases, security,
educational, CD audio and PIM's. 159 of the programs mentioned in the
magazine are included and can be downloaded using the HyperReader
interface.
There are also 89 programs which were updated since the last issue of
Shareware Magazine, helping those of you who have purchased the 12th
edition of the PC-SIG Library keep on top of the everchanging world
of shareware.
As well, a description of every program in the PC-SIG Library can be
searched with the WordCruncher text retrieval program. This Games CD
continues the ten year PC-SIG tradition of providing quality programs
and information to help you find the best program for your purpose.
System Requirements: IBM PC/AT/PS/2 or compatible computer with 640K,
DOS 3.3 or higher, Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM Extensions and a CD-ROM
player. We recommend a 386 with a VGA monitor.
To Order in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask for Customer Service.
For Technical information: Call 408-730-9291 and ask for Technical
Support
Outside the U.S.A.: Call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer near
you.
COMDEMO.DOC
Comdemo - Serial Communications Demo.
Comdemo is a full duplex terminal program. It recognizes most
of the more common ANSI control sequence such as cursor
location and screen attributes. You can use Comdemo to
dial up a BBS or communicate with RS-232 equipment.
Comdemo will send Ctrl characters and keys such as the
escape key verbatim. Some Alt characters are reserved for
commands. They are as follows:
Alt A - Toggle between ANSI and TTY terminal.
Alt B - Next baud rate.
Alt C - Next COM port.
Alt D - Hayes dial command (sends the string "ATDT")
Alt E - Toggle echo mode.
Alt G - Hayes hang up command (sends the string "~~~+++~~~ATH0\r\n").
Alt H - Next handshake scheme.
Alt I - Initialize a Hayes modem (sends the string "ATZ").
Alt N - Append a line feed to a carriage return toggle.
Alt M - Toggle mode (8-1-N, 7-1-E).
Alt X - Quit Comdemo.
Pg Up - Upload a file (Xmodem)
Pg Dn - Download a file (Xmodem)
To dial up a BBS, set the COM port (Alt C), baud rate (Alt B),
word length (Alt W), number of stop bits (Alt S) and parity
(Alt P). If the BBS send ANSI escape codes make sure ANSI is
selected (Alt A). In some cases you will need to set LF on
(Alt N) as well. Now you can initialize your modem and dial.
Press Alt I to initialize the modem and then press Alt D followed
by the phone number and the enter key. If the initialize and dial
strings in Comdemo are not appropriate for your modem, you
can enter them by hand.
Comdemo will compile/link under Borland C/C++ and Microsoft C/C++.
If you are using Microsoft C/C++, make sure you link in the
graphics library.
GAMDEMO.DOC
Gamdemo - Game Port Demo
Gamdemo demonstrates the performance of the Gport game port
library and BIOS game port support (INT 15/84). It shows the
current joystick position(s) and button status. In addition,
some of the function keys access some of the calibration and
centering features. The function keys are defined as follows:
F1 - Calibrate the X axis on joystick A.
F3 - Calibrate the X axis on joystick B.
To calibrate the X axis on a joystick, hold the joystick
all the way to the right and press F1 (for joystick A) or
F3 (for joystick B). Then hold the joystick all the way to
the left and press F1/F3. Gport will now use this new
information to more accurately calibrate the joystick's X
axis.
F2 - Calibrate the Y axis on joystick A.
F4 - Calibrate the Y axis on joystick B.
To calibrate the Y axis on a joystick, hold the joystick
all the way up and press F2 (for joystick A) or F4. (for
joystick B)Then hold the joystick all the way down and press
F2/F4. Gport will now use this new information to more
accurately calibrate the joystick's Y axis.
F5 - Toggle centering mode.
There are two centering modes offered in Gport. The
first, and the default, is REAL mode. In real mode Gport
will consider the location of where the joystick comes
to rest to be center. The second centering mode is MEAN
mode. In MEAN mode Gport considers the mean between the
two extremes of the joystick axes, acquired from the
calibration (F1 to F4), to be center. Note that until the
joystick is calibrated, there is little difference between
the two modes.
F6 - Gport/BIOS toggle
This option allows you to compare the Gport functions to
BIOS joystick support. Notice in particular that Gport
is much faster resulting in smoother transitions and
higher resolution. NOTE: PC, PCjr and PC XT with BIOS
dated before 8 Nov 82 do not have BIOS joystick support.
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F7 - Reinitialize
This option as far as Gport is concerned is essentially
the same as terminating the program and restarting it.
All calibration data is deleted and the joystick is
reinitialized. You may want to exercise this option if,
for instance, the joystick was not at rest when the
program was initially invoked or if you had only one
joystick and wanted to switch from joystick A to B.
The source code for Gamdemo is provided for your inspection.
It is, however, compiled with function that are exclusive to
the Borland/Turbo C graphics library. If you have a similar
graphics library, you could replace the Borland graphics
library functions. The functions are as follows:
bar - draws a filled bar
circle - draws circle
cleardevice - clears the graphics screen
closegraph - closes the graphics mode
detectgraph - detects the graphics driver
fillellipse - draws and fills an ellipse
getcolor - gets the current drawing color
getfillsettings - gets the current fill settings
getimage - gets a stored image
getmaxx - gets the max number of pixels in x
getmaxy - gets the max number of pixels in x
imagesize - determines an image's storage size
initgraph - initializes graphics mode
line - draws a line
linerel - draws a relative line
moveto - move to
outtextxy - puts text at x,y
putimage - puts an image into storage
registerbgidriver - registers a linked graphics driver
registerbgifont - registers a linked font
setbkcolor - sets the background color
setcolor - sets the drawing color
setfillstyle - sets the fill style
settextstyle - sets the text style
textheight - determines the hight of a text string
textwidth - determines the width of a text string
PCSIG.TXT
P C - S I G
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Welcome to the world of Shareware, state of the art software you can
actually try before you buy.
Shareware, a term coined in the early eighties, refers to the method of
distribution chosen by the software authors. With shareware, you can
receive a program and put it through its paces without having to pay for
it. If you find the program useful, and choose to keep the program, then
you pay a modest registration fee to the author.
For the last nine years, PC-SIG has been providing shareware and public
domain software to its customers and members. Since 1982 PC-SIG has
developed an unprecedented library of shareware programs, constantly
updated, consistently strong in every category. Our library of
shareware contains over 3500 titles divided into 120 logical categories.
Every program we add to the library is thoroughly reviewed and tested to
insure that each one meets the high standards of reliability and value we
insist upon and you expect. As a result, our library doesn't contain
every shareware program available, just those that really work.
PC-SIG has grown into the premier distributor of shareware and and
shareware information by producing shareware collections on CD-ROM,
publishing an encyclopedia of shareware, and by publishing Shareware
Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine distributed world-wide.
Quality and support - guaranteed. All of our programs are guaranteed
virus free. We've isolated our systems and check every program
submitted to insure that no viruses make their way to your computer or
ours.
Our support staff is available by phone as well as on our BBS to help
you with questions about installation and operation of PC-SIG's
products.
Through our network of international distributors, PC- SIG strives to
bring you the most current, exciting, technically advanced software
available as shareware.
If you can't find the software you need in PC-SIG's library, it may well
not exist.
To order the latest in Shareware, in the U.S.A: Call (800) 245-6717
Outside the U.S.A.: Call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer near
you.
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README.TXT
Bri Productions Product Evaluation Disk
Bri Productions
P.O. Box 7121
Fremont, CA 94537-7121
Tel: 510-794-0616
1) The files on this disk have been compressed using PKZIP to save disk
space. If you have trouble de-compressing these files, please to not
hesitate to contact Bri Productions for assistance.
2) Each of the three products have been zipped into their respective
ZIP file. Each product also contains a file named FILE.LST with
a list of the files for the product, and a short description of
each file.
3) An excerpt has been made from the accompanying information sheet
and placed in the file SWDIST.TXT. This is to facilitate the
transfer of the information, without having to re-type it.
File list:
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CPORT2 ZIP 84159 04-09-93 10:16p
Cport version 2.0 - Serial Communications Library for C/C++
README .!!!
COMDEMO.C
COMDEMO.DOC
CPORT .DOC
COMDEMO.EXE
CPORT .H
XMODEM .H
CPORT .HPP
CPORTS .LIB
FILE .LST
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GPORT1 ZIP 49526 04-09-93 10:36p
Gport version 1.0 - Game Port/Joystick Library for C
FILE .LST
GAMDEMO.C
GAMDEMO.DOC
GAMDEMO.EXE
GPORT .DOC
GPORT .H
GPORT .HST
GPORTS .LIB
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SEFX1 ZIP 28714 04-09-93 10:38p
Sefx version 1.0 - PC Speaker Sound Effects Library for C
FILE .LST
SEFX .DOC
SEFX .H
SEFXS .LIB
SNDDEMO.C
SNDDEMO.DOC
SNDDEMO.EXE
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SNDDEMO.DOC
Snddemo - Sound Effects Demo.
Snddemo is an interactive function evaluation/development
program. You can use Snddemo to evaluate the functions in
the Sefx library or as a development tool for finding the
parameters that create the desired sound effect. The later
use can save time by avoiding the recompile trial and error
method.
The parameters to the sound generation functions can be changed
on the fly in the editing fields. Notice that any sound in the
sound queue continues to play while you edit the fields. The
parameters, if any, to the control functions are cycled/toggled
when the function is invoked.
All the functions are invoked by F-keys. When the sound
generation functions are invoked, the current parameters are
used even if it is currently being edited.
The source code for Snddemo is provided for your inspection.
It is, however, compiled with function that are exclusive to
the Borland/Turbo C run time library. Specifically those prototyped
in conio.h. If you have similar functions in your C compiler's run
time library or you have an extended windows library, you could easily
replace them. There are not that many. They are as follows:
gotoxy() - Locates the cursor.
_setcursortype() - Sets the cursor type
clrscr() - Clears the window.
textattr() - Sets the text attributes.
cprintf() - similar to printf()
cputs() - similar to puts()
putch() - puts a single char
SHAREMAG.TXT
S H A R E W A R E M A G A Z I N E
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Shareware Magazine has distinguished itself as the only internationally
distributed periodical devoted to the use and business of shareware.
Shareware Magazine provides detailed reviews of new products,
hard-hitting comparisons of shareware programs with regular retail
software, and timely information about changes in the industry and the
latest technology.
Intriguing columnists and regular features add to the excitement. The
beginners section sheds light on new user's concerns regarding
everything from choosing the right operating system to alleviating the
intimidation of using on-line systems.
Educational sections focus on how low cost shareware can aid in
classroom learning, curriculum development, and as a forum for
discussing the impact of computers and technology in schools.
Graphics Gallery renders expert advice and suggestions on how to better
work with graphics, desktop publishing, CAD systems, and the Windows
environment.
Programmers benefit from others experience in developing new programs or
polishing existing ones as well as choosing the right programming
language.
And columnists provide that subjective component, sometimes
controversial, that calls for a closer look at the way we compute and
how shareware effects what we do.
Published bimonthly, Shareware Magazine is available on a subscription
or at your local newsstand or computer bookstore. In conjunction with
PC-SIG, there are special benefits for subscribers as well as
opportunities for discount purchases from PC-SIG.
To Order, in the U.S.A.: Call 800-245-6717 and ask Customer Service.
Outside the U.S.A.: Call (408) 730-9291 for the name of the dealer near
you.
SIGORDER.TXT
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SWDIST.TXT
Product: Cport version 2.0.
Description: Cport is a general purpose serial communications library for
C/C++ and IBM compatible computers.
Features: Support for COM 1 to COM 4 and custom configurations.
Simultaneous serial communications.
Baud rates from 50 to 115200 baud.
Built-in hardware and software handshaking.
Both transmitter and receiver are interrupt-driven.
Adjustable transmit and receive queues.
Queues as large as 65534 bytes each.
Transmit and receive queues are handled internally.
Supports the NS16550 UART automatically.
Developed in assembly language for optimum speed and size.
Price: $65.00(U.S.)
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Product: Gport version 1.0.
Description: Gport is a game port/joystick library for C and IBM compatible
computers.
Features: Timer driven button monitor.
Optional joystick calibration.
Choice of REAL or MEAN centering modes.
Yields higher resolution on faster computers.
Constant axis scaling to approximately ±1000.
Written in assembly language for optimum speed and size.
Price: $25.00(U.S.)
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Product: Sefx version 1.0.
Description: Sefx is a PC speaker sound effects library for C and IBM compatible computers.
Features: Generates sound simultaneously to other operations.
Produces frequencies from 19 to 20,000+ hertz.
Time bases of 54.9, 27.5, 13.7 and 6.9 milliseconds.
Changes frequency up to 145 time per second.
Adjustable sound queue as large as 65532 bytes.
Sound queue is handled internally.
Written in assembly language for optimum speed and size.
Price: $25.00(U.S.)
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Brian C. Gaskell
Bri Productions
P.O. Box 7121
Fremont, CA 94537
(510) 794-0616
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #4106
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README TXT 1855 5-02-93 8:49p
SWDIST TXT 2287 5-02-93 8:43p
CPORT2 ZIP 84159 4-09-93 10:16p
GPORT1 ZIP 49526 4-09-93 10:36p
SEFX1 ZIP 28714 4-09-93 10:38p
GO-STRT DAT 541 6-01-93 11:07a
SIGORDER TXT 3334 8-31-93 12:45p
GO-FORM DAT 3336 6-01-93 2:30p
GO EXE 26022 1-10-92 12:14p
PKUNZIP EXE 29378 2-01-93 2:04a
PCSIG TXT 2329 6-01-93 2:31p
SHAREMAG TXT 1831 6-01-93 2:32p
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