Date   : Sat, 14 Dec 1985 16:07:02 GMT
From   : Tom Nadas <tom%utcsri.uucp@BRL.ARPA>
Subject: Re: Are There Useful Programs for CPM ?

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The problem isn't the availability of CP/M software.  I find that
there's plently of first rate stuff out there.  The problem is 
finding out what exists.  Some excellent sources:

FOGHORN:  The newsletter of the First Osborne Group, the best CP/M
specific publication in existence.  $24 a year for 12 issues plus
access to public domain bulletin boards.

PROFILES:  The slick mag from Kaypro corp.

KAYPRO SOFTWARE DIRECTORY nad ADDENDUM, massive paperbacks listing
hundreds of CP/M programs, with prices and publishers.  Any Kaypro
deal should be able to show you a copy.

CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS:  a reputable mail order software dealer and
huge public domain bbs.

It doesn't matter which CP/M computer your using.  Almost every
program is available in versions for all major machines.  Only
problem is diskette compatibility, if you've got something weird.

Get Media Master to solve that problem.  A bargin at $39.95.

There are some truly great programs in CP/M.  I really like:

dBase II
FYI 3000 (textual database manager)
NewWord (for specific projects, such as script writing; WS is still better
for most serious writing)
Tour:  a terrific public domain outline processor
The Word Plus:  an absolutely first-rate spelling checker

StarIndex:  a servicable indexer and table of contents generator
wsNote:  a perfect footnoting utility for WordStar or NewWord
FontStar:  a font program for dot matrix printers that's much easier
to use and less expensive than Fancy Font (although less versatile, 
as well).

If you need specific info, mail me and I'll try to dig it out
of my files.

RJS
Happy owner of an Osborne 1
in Toronto
c/o
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                                       Tom Nadas

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