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LAPTOP AND PORTABLE COMPUTER BOOKS
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August 1992 edition of PC Magazine. Comprehensive laptop and
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portable computer edition. Available at most public libraries. A
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classic, MASSIVE edition providing laptop purchasing tips,
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detailed reviews concerning specific portable computers and a
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surprising amount of software information for laptop users. Also
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contains a guide of useful travel tips and secrets from the
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magazine editors who use laptops daily at work.
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The Complete Laptop Computer Guide by David H. Rothman.
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Everything from equipment you can buy at Radio Shack so you can
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hook your laptop into hotel telephone networks to the
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eccentricities of using a laptop computer in Egypt. This one is
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the best guide if you want to know about using modems and
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telecommunications with a laptop under ANY travel conditions
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ANYWHERE on planet earth!
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On the Road. The portable Computing Bible, by Jim Seymour.
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Detailed laptop and portable use guide. Clever tips and tricks
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the manufacturer forgot to put in your insturction manual!
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Jim has been a writer for PC Magazine for years and shares some
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surprising information for laptop users and buyers. Tips and
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tricks from a laptop guru who uses a laptop daily.
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The Complete Laptop Computer Guide: How to Choose and Get the
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Most Out of Your Portable PC or Mac, by David H. Rothman.
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384 pages. Large and quite detailed. Covers both hardware and
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software resources for portable computer users.
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The Little Laptop Book, by Steve Cummings. Peachpit Press. 186
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pages. How to use, buy and travel with laptops. Extensive
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software recommendation and research is offered. Clever ideas
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not seen in other books.
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PC Magazine Guide to Notebook and Laptop Computers, by Bob
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Howard. Hundreds of productivity tips, purchasing suggestions
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and a disk of shareware and public domain software round out
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this comprehensive book. The disk alone is worth the price of
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the book since the software is especially tuned for laptops.
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WINDOWS
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There are dozens of books out there about Microsoft Windows, but
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for my money the best collection of articles and tips ever
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published on using Windows is at your local library: obtain a
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back issue of PC/Computing Magazine, November 1992. Over 174
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pages of Windows power tips that even the most jaded computer
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guru will find amazing. The best coverage of Windows ever done
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in any publication.
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GENERAL INTEREST BOOKS
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Understanding Computers (multiple volume series) By editors of
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Time-Life Books. 1985. Reader information service, 541 North
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Fairbanks Court, Chicago, Ill 60611. Found in most libraries,
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this multiple volume set of lavishly illustrated computer guides
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covers topics such as computer security, data input,
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programming, computer history, new technology and other topics.
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Managing Your Hard Disk. Don Berliner. 1988 Que Publishing.
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Topics include installing and formatting a hard disk, learning
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about subdirectories, backup methods plus many tips, tricks and
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traps in using the all essential hard drive in your PC.
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Next, the popular "Build Your Own...And Save A Bundle" series:
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Build Your Own IBM Compatible and Save A Bundle
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Upgrade Your Computer And Save A Bundle
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Build Your Own 80286 And Save A Bundle
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Build Your Own 80386 And Save A Bundle
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Build Your Own 80486 And Save A Bundle
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Above books by Aubrey Pilgrim. TAB-McGraw-Hill Publishing. Order
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via toll free telephone number 1-800-765-1714. This series of
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books features detailed photos, notes, diagrams and PLAIN ENGLISH
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instructions on how to assemble or upgrade a complete computer
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system. Save hundreds of dollars on equipment. Over 200,000
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copies sold of this popular series. Incidentally, you can obtain
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a free catalog listing the TAB-McGraw-Hill computer books by
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calling 1-800-822-8138.
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The Printer Bible. Scott Foerster, Que Corporation, 1990. This
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is by far the biggest and best book ever written on using ANY
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type of printer effectively. How to fully use, buy, maintain,
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upgrade everything from the humble dot matrix printer to the
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flashiest laser. Contains a thorough review of printer
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technology, comprehensive charts, installation tips, postscript,
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ribbons, ink technology!
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Using 123. 1989 Que Publishing. With over one million copies
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sold, this is the number one choice in Lotus 123 guides.
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Includes basics of command structure, installation, spreadsheet
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template examples, graphing, traps and techniques for advanced
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use, menu structure, effective macro use and much more. 837
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pages.
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Dvorak's Guide to PC Telecommunications. John Dvorak and Nick
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Anis. 1990 McGraw-Hill. At over 1037 pages this is the essential
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book for those interested in learning about modems, bulletin
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board systems, E-Mail, Compuserve or anything related to
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computers and telecommunications. Contains two disks with useful
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programs such as Telix, CED, Shez, PKZip, Modem Tutor, and
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others which compliment the text section of the book. Appendix
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sections include the Hayes AT command set and hundreds of BBS
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telephone numbers plus discount coupons for products and
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services.
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The Joy of Computer Communications. William Cook. 1984 Dell
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Publishing.
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Inc. Magazine's Databasics: Your Guide to Online Business
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Information. 1986. Garland Publishing.
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The Complete Handbook of Personal Computer Communications:
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Everything you need to go online with the world. Alfred
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Glossbrenner. 1987 St Martin's Press.
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The PC Configuration Handbook. John Woram. 1991 Bantam Computer
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Books. The total guide to troubleshooting hardware related
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problems. A 768 page resource rich with notes on tests such as
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configuration of laser printers and other hardware setup needs.
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The Winn Rosch Hardware Bible. Winn L. Rosch. 1991 Brady Computer
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Books. A hands on approach to repairing and troubleshooting PC
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problems. Including printers, memory, keyboards, software
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settings and more. 628 pages.
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The Laserjet Handbook. Steven Bennett. 1991 Brady computer
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Books. 518 pages with a utility diskette for information on the
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care and feeding of the HP Laserjet printer.
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Using PFS: First Choice. George Omura. 1988 Sybex. A thorough
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beginners guide to mastering the First Choice integrated program
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which is popular with those needing a single program which
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contains a word processor, spreadsheet, database, report
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generator, graphics and telecommunications package.
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Using Wordstar. Steve Ditlea. 1988 Que. Wordstar users will
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delight in over 600 pages of tips on this classic word
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processing package. Covers installation, editing, printing,
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command structure, mail-merging techniques, spell-checking,
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macros and much more. Also includes tips on using this classic
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word processor with other packages such as 123 and PC-Outline.
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Recommeded Wordperfect Resources:
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Wordperfect 5.1 Tips, Tricks and Traps. Charles Stewart III
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Wordperfect 5.1 made Easy. Mella Mincberg
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Wordperfect 5.1: The Complete Reference. Karen Acerson
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Wordperfect 5.1 Macros and Templates. Gordon McComb
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Wordperfect Desktop Publishing in Style. Daniel Will-Harris
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Wordperfect 5.0 Instant Reference. Greg Harvey
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Computer Viruses, Worms, Data Diddlers, Killer Programs and
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other Threats to Your System. John McAfee and Colin Haynes. 1989
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St Martins Press. Written by the chairman of the Computer Virus
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Industry Association, this book presents a chillingly detailed
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look at viruses. Includes actual programming code for two virus
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samples as well as detailed reviews of software protection
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programs, computer security methods and historical anecdotes
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about virus infections in corporate and university settings.
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Computer Viruses. Ralph Roberts. 1988 Chilton Books. Discusses
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many known viruses, how they work, telephone and sources for
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help and virus antidotes.
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IBM XT Clone Buyers Guide and Handbook
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IBM AT Clone Buyers Guide and Handbook
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386 Buyers Guide and Handbook
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By Edwin Rutsch. 1988. Modular Information Systems. This trilogy
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of books cover computers of all major categories in the IBM clone
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world. Buy an edition which is six months or less old; frequent
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updates are common. Back issues of PC Magazine also review
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computers and recommend "editor's choices" and best buys in most
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classes of IBM clone computers.
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Dr. File Finder's Guide to Shareware by Michael Callahan and
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Nick Anis. ISBN: 0-07-881646-7. A book and disk package teaching
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you how to find and use the best in shareware. Learn about disk
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vendors, computer club sources, the best shareware in 20
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categories. Includes such popular programs as Qmodem, Dos line
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editor, Anarkey, MackMail and more. Two additional disks
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available upon submission of a postcard contained in the book.
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Writing & Marketing Shareware - a book and companion cassette
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tape by Steve Hudgik, HomeCraft, P.O. Box 974, Tualatin, OR
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97062. Tel 503/692-3732. The best book in the industry for
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learning about programming, designing and MARKETING shareware
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for maximum financial return. Shows you how to become a
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successful shareware author who develops WINNING shareware for
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maximum income. Includes mailing list of distributors, equipment
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suppliers, service providers, how to design your shareware and
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more!
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$hareware Marketing $ystem. Two disk set containing tutorials
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and quarterly marketing newsletter for shareware authors plus
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dBase format mailing list on disk of over 4,000 addresses for
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industry contacts: computer clubs, disk vendors, magazine writers
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and more who use, distribute or review shareware. The mailing
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list on disk is ready to import into many database software
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packages and print mailing labels directly. By Jim Hood, the
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author of THIS tutorial! POB 1506, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
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206/236-0470.
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Alfred Glossbrenner's Master Guide to Free Software and
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Shareware, c/o FireCrystal Communications, 699 River Rd,
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Yardley, PA 19067. One of the largest and most respected guides
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to shareware in the industry. Editor is a contributor to
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computer industry magazines.
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Tips and Techniques for Using Low-Cost and Public Domain
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Software. John Gliedman. 1988. McGraw-Hill. A thorough guide to
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low cost, effective shareware and public domain programs
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including RAM disks, word processors, batch file systems, hard
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disk managers, tutorials and other topics.
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Fire in the Valley, Paul Freiberger and Michael Swaine, Berkeley
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California, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 1984. The classic pre-history
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of the early days of personal computers. Colorful, animated and
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witty discussion about the makers of the personal computer
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revolution.
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Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution, Steven Levy, New
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York: Doubleday, 1984. A fascinating look at the early computer
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hacker culture in the days at MIT. A great book to curl up with
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on a long rainy weekend!
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The Joy of Computers, Peter Laurie, London: Hutchinson, 1983.
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The Computer Glossary, Alan Freedman, 1989, AMACOM. Find out
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exactly what determines the difference between a pixel and a
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TSR. Thousands of terms explained in a savvy and witty manner.
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The Elements of Style, William Strunk and EB White, 1979,
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Macmillan. This little book is a classic for writers and
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communicators alike. For those who aspire to write simply,
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cleanly and well, the is the little book which should accompany
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all word processing packages. Learning the precepts of this
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book requires a lifetime of practice and reward you
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with text which explains, delights and clarifies.
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert Pirsig, 1977,
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Bantam Books. Understanding how YOU fit in with computers means
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understanding the philosophy and history of computers. A non-
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technical look at using high technology to tinker effectively
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and adapt to the pleasures of life in this electronic age.
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History of Programming Languages, Richard Wexelblat, New York:
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Academic Press, 1981.
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The Elements of Spreadsheet Style, John Nevison, 1987, Brady
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Books. The essentials of proper construction and use of
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spreadsheets. Years later you can come back to the spreadsheet
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you designed for a complex budget report and know WHAT and HOW
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it works plus WHERE the formulas are. Packed with exceptional
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techniques for using these marvelous number crunching programs.
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Home Businesses Under $5000. Joyce Lain Kennedy. Sun Features
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Inc. POB 368, Cardiff, CA 92007. (cost: $4.50). Everyone who
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owns a computer wonders if there isn't a way to start their own
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small business out of the den or garage and use the computer to
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make money rather than punch a time clock for the boss. This 36
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page booklet is a practical guide with tips for starting
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everything from a mail list maintenance business to a pet
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portrait business. $4.50 and a self stamped (75 cents) self-
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addressed envelope.
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Windows 3.0: A Self-Teaching Guide. Keith Weiskamp and Saul
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Aguiar. 1991. Published by John Wiley and Sons. The ins and outs
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of installing and running windows from the ground up for the
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novice.
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DOS OPERATING SYSTEM BOOKS
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PC Magazine DOS Power tools, 1991, Bantam - includes 2 disks
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with utilities. Probably the ultimate DOS book for those willing
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to roll up both shirtsleeves and crawl under the hood for a
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"nuts and bolts" understanding of the PC. Batch files, DOS,
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DEBUG, the works! $40 but available at discount from many
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bookstores. The disks of software utilities are worth the price
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of the book. 1251 pages!
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Running MS-DOS (2nd edition), Van Wolverton, 1985, Microsoft
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Press
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Quick Reference guide to MS-DOS, Van Wolverton, 1987, Microsoft
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Press
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Peter Norton's DOS Guide (rev. edition), Peter Norton, 1987,
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Brady Books Also responsible for the essential software utility
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toolkit of the same name, Peter Norton takes you on a friendly
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and detailed tour of setting up shop and getting results
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quickly.
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Tricks of the MS-DOS Masters, John Angermeyer, 1987, Howard Sams
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& Co.
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MS-DOS Bible, Steven Simrin, 1985, Howard W. Sams and Company
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(Division of Macmillan Inc. Publishers)
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COMPUTER MAGAZINES
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PC MAGAZINE (at most newstands) The preferred magazine for
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businesses and serious hobbyists. This is the one to subscribe
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to if you can afford the financial and time committment to only
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ONE computer magazine. The best and most detailed equipment and
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software reviews in the industry. Back issues at most libraries
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are ESSENTIAL goldmines for beginner and advanced alike.
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Software utilities published by PC Magazine and available
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through most computer clubs and PC Magazine MagNet (modem
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service) are instant classics.
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SHAREWARE MAGAZINE. Published by PC-SIG, 1030-D East Duane
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Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Voice telephone: 408/730-9291 FAX:
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408/730-2107. Included with membership in PC-SIG, one of the
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largest shareware disk distributors in the world. A bimonthly,
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"light and lively" guide to the shareware market featuring
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reviews and articles on the best and latest.
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COMPUTER SHOPPER (at most newstands) A monthly review of mail
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order and deep discount computer sources. The largest and most
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detailed pc purchasing guide in existence. Contains updates on
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new software, discount computer reviews, news articles, listings
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of local computer clubs and mail order sources for shareware.
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Page after page of mail order ads offer tremendous diversity and
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equipment choice.
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HOME OFFICE COMPUTING combines computers with topics and
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techniques for working at home including equipment and software
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reviews, new ideas for making money with a computer in a home
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office environment, using a modem, money management for the work
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at home computerist, new business ideas, time management,
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interesting franchise ideas, and more. 730 Broadway, NY, NY
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10003. 212/505-3580.
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LOTUS MAGAZINE (circulation office: PO Box 9123, Cambridge, MA,
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02139-9123, telephone (617) 494-1192) The ultimate spreadsheet
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periodical. Back issues at some public libraries and many
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university and college libraries are essential resources. The
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spreadsheet is the ultimate number crunching engine as well as
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an adequate database and even a poor man's word processor. Lotus
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magazine shows you how to turbocharge your spreadsheet via
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detailed and interesting examples.
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PC RESOURCE MAGAZINE. No longer published, but back issues in
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library archives are ESSENTIAL reading for computer beginners
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and novices.
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UNCLE HANKS SHAREWARE REVIEW Magazine is a Bi-Monthly collection
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of reviews of some of the finest Shareware Programs available today.
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A great little magazine discussing low cost quality shareware
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programs for beginners and advanced computer users alike! For a
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sample copy, send $1 to: Uncle Hank's Shareware, 8 Hendricks
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Street, Easthampton, MA 01027.
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RECOMMENDED READING - EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE CATALOGS
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Below are listed several reputable software and hardware vendors
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who provide interesting catalogs and reasonable service. This
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does not suggest an endorsement, simply a resource with printed
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catalogs which are of good educational value.
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Selective Software Catalog (903 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz CA
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95060)
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Power Up Software Catalog, POB 7600, San Mateo, CA 94403-7600.
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1-800-851-2917.
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US Micro Inc 1-800-874-5505 or (206) 453-4046
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CompuAdd Computer 1-800-627-1967 or 1-800-666-1872
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Dell Computer 1-800-283-1290
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Austin Computer 1-800-752-1577
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Swan Computer 1-800-468-9044
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Northgate Computer 1-800-548-1993
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Zeos Computer 1-800-423-5891
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PC-Brand 1-800-PC BRAND
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55 Word Processors tested and evaluated, PC Magazine, February
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29, 1988
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Programming Languages, Lawrence Tesler, Scientific American,
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September 1984.
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Economy class accounting for small business. PC Magazine, April
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10, 1990.
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Advanced accounting packages evaluated and rated, PC Magazine,
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September 15, 1987
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Spreadsheet review, PC Magazine, April 24, 1988
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Hard drive use and evaluations, PC Magazine, June 9, 1987
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Best low end integrated packages including Microsoft Works, PC
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Magazine, December 26, 1989
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Printer evaluations and ratings, PC Magazine, November 10, 1987
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Also covered in PC Magazine issues: October 31, 1988 & November
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14, 1989
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Basic programming language compilers, PC Magazine, October 31,
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1989
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Best utilities, backup systems, fax review, PC Magazine, June
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23, 1987
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Keyboards, mouse and other input devices, useful utilities, PC
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Magazine, August 16, 1987
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Project management programs, keyboard macro programs, 386 high
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speed computers, disc diagnostic programs, PC Magazine,
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September 29, 1987
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Desktop publishing, spelling checkers PC Magazine, October 13,
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1987
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Spreadsheet reviews, backup software evaluation, PC Magazine,
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October 27, 1987.
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Hard drive cards - mail order drives, Low cost CAD packages, PC
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Magazine December 8, 1987
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The Excel spreadsheet from Microsoft, popup scratchpad/note-
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takers PC Magazine, December 22, 1987
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Best programs and hardware of 1989, PC Magazine, January 16,
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1990
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Databases, expanded memory, graphics packages, 80386 computers,
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Personal Computing, January, 1988
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Portable computers, worms, PC Magazine, March 29, 1988
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Database package evaluation, Desktop publishing software, PC
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Magazine April 12, 1988
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Top charting and graphing packages, Projection screen systems,
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integrated word processors, PC Magazine March 15, 1988
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Evaluation of OS/2, Running a small business with personal
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finance software, Personal Computing, February 1988
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High speed modems, Personal Computing, December 1987
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Tutorial finished. Be sure to order your FOUR BONUS DISKS which
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expand this software package with vital tools, updates and
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additional tutorial material for laptop users! Send $20.00 to
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Seattle Scientific Photography, Department LAP, PO Box 1506,
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Mercer Island, WA 98040. Bonus disks shipped promptly! Some
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portions of this software package use sections from the larger
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PC-Learn tutorial system which you will also receive with your
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order. Modifications, custom program versions, site and LAN
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licenses of this package for business or corporate use are
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possible, contact the author. This software is shareware - an
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honor system which means TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. Press escape key to
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return to menu.
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