Short: Fish Disks 861 - 870

CONTENTS OF DISK 861
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AskReq		Yet another batchfile requester, similar but unrelated to the
		program of the same name on disk number 827.  Opens up a
		window, displays a message and solicits a Yes/No type answer
		from the user.  Requires OS2.x, version 1.00, both English
		and German versions and includes source in C++.
		Author:  Harald Pehl

KingFisher	A specialized database tool providing maintenance and search
		capabilities for the descriptions of disks in the format used
		by this library.  KingFisher's database can span multiple
		(floppy) disk volumes, can be edited by text editors that
		support long text lines, can add disks directly from unedited
		email or usenet announcements, can remove disks, rebuild a
		damaged index, find next or previous software versions, print
		or export (parts of) the database, and more.  Includes a data-
		base of disks 1-850.  This is version 1.30, an update to ver-
		sion 1.15 on disk 808.  Binary only.
		Author:  Udo Schuermann


CONTENTS OF DISK 862
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BEAV		"Binary Editor And Viewer", is a full featured binary file
		editor.  Just about any operation that you could want to do
		to a binary file is possible with BEAV.  You can: Insert or
		delete in the middle of a file thereby changing it's size;
		Edit multiple files in multiple windows and cut and paste
		between them;  Display and edit data in hex, octal, decimal,
		binary, ascii, or ebcdic formats;  Display data in byte, word,
		or long word formats in either Intel or Motorola byte ordering;
		Send the formatted display mode to a file or printer.  The
		display and keyboard handling functions for BEAV are based on
		microemacs.  Version 1.40, portable, and includes source and
		makefiles for several other systems.
		Author:  Peter Reilley, Amiga port by Simon J Raybould

BioRhythm	An intuition based easy-to-use program that shows your 3 basic
		BioRhythms plus the average-"rhythm".  Take a look, dump it to
		your printer and make your plans for "when to do what".  This
		is version 2.2, an update to version 1.0 on disk 759.  This
		version has some new features and is 400% faster.  Binary only,
		PAL version.  C-Source available from author on request.
		Author:  Thomas Arnfeldt

GlobeAnim	An animation which displays a smoothly rotating earth.
		Includes separate versions for both PAL and NTSC systems.
		Author:  Hannu Mikkola

PhoneList	Simple phone list database, unique in the fact that it allows
		easy usage from either the WorkBench or CLI.  Allows you to
		add, delete, search and create an alpha-sorted list.
		Author:  Michael Hoffmann

ScopePrint	Simple program for displaying/printing Oscilloscope simulations
		of sine and square waves.  Presents you with a two-channel
		o-scope and allows you to input the frequency, phase, and
		amplitude of the signal(s).  Version 1.0, binary only.
		Author:  Wim Van den Broeck


CONTENTS OF DISK 863
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GuiArc		A graphical user interface for cli-based archivers like lha,
		arc, ape, zoo, etc.  It has the 'look & feel' of a directory
		tool and can perform all basic actions on archives, such as
		Add, Extract, List, Test, Delete, etc.  You can enter archives
		as though they were directories.  You don't have to know any-
		thing about archivers.  Fully configurable (Archivers not
		included).  Version 1.10, requires AmigaDOS 2.0+, freeware,
		binary only.
		Author:  Patrick van Beem.

Luffar		The game of Noughts and Crosses, the object is to get exactly
		five "Noughts" (six doesn't count!) in a row up/down/across
		or diagonally, before your opponent gets five "Crosses" in a
		similiar fashion.  0, 1 or 2 human players, rewind and ahead
		buttons.  Version 1.0, freeware, binary only. (Source available
		from author).
		Author:  Magnus Enarsson

Lyr-O-Mat	A simple, fun program designed to generate sentences out of a
		word list and a sentence pattern database.  German and English
		database included.  Version 1.0.  Binary only.
		Author:  Karlheinz Klingbeil of CEKASOFT

MPE		A compiler tool for users of the M2amiga programming environ-
		ment.  MPE does the same job better than your batch file.  You
		can do everything with the mouse or the right amiga key.  With
		this Modula-2 Programming Environment you can compile, link,
		and run your program.  When there is an error, the editor is
		started automatically.  You can set all switches for M2C, M2L
		M2Make, M2Project, and M2LibLink.  This is version 1.60, an
		update to version 1.38 on disk 766.  Binary only.
		Author:  Marcel Timmermans

NetMount	A tiny application that simplifies the ParNet mount procedure.
		You need ParNet (see dis 400) from The Software Distillery to
		use NetMount.  Binary only.
		Author:  Tobias Ferber

Noisome		A commodity that allows you to play sound samples when a key
		or mousebutton is pressed, or a disk is inserted or removed
		You can have different samples for the space and return keys
		as opposed to other keys, special samples for the mousekeys,
		a sample to be played instead of the visual display-"beep"
		and more...  The samples are played in mono or stereo, and two
		can be played simultaneously.  The audio allocation priority
		can also be set.  Includes several sound samples.  Version 1.0,
		binary only.
		Author:  David Larsson

PowerPlayer	A very powerful, user friendly and system friendly module
		player.  It can handle nearly all module-formats, can read
		powerpacked & xpk-packed modules and comes along with its
		own powerful cruncher that uses the lh.library.  Has a simple
		to use interface and an ARexx port.  Version 3.9, a major
		update to version 3.4 on disk 769, binary only, now shareware.
		(Previous versions were freeware.)
		Author:  Stephan Fuhrmann


CONTENTS OF DISK 864
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Change		Small CLI-only program to translate numbers from one numbering
		system to another.  Binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal
		numbers are supported.  Version 1.00, includes source in C++.
		Author:  Harald Pehl

MouseAccel	Yet another mouse accelerator, this one implemented as a
		commodity.  If you find the built-in accelerator too slow, try
		this one.  Requires at least AmigaOS 2.04.  Version 1.07, an
		update to version 1.01 on disk 497.  Includes german version
		and source in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht

SCAN8800	A specialized database program to store frequencies and sta-
		tion names for shortwave transmitters.  It can also control
		a receiver for scanning frequency ranges.  Version 2.33, an
		update to version 2.28 on disk 812.  Binary only.
		Author:  Rainer Redweik


CONTENTS OF DISK 865
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AntiCicloVir	A link virus detector and exterminator.  Also detects other
		types of viri.  This version can detect:  126 Bootblock;
		12 Link; 23 File; 5 Disk-Validator; 5 Trojans; and 3 Bombs;
		Automatically checks each inserted disk for bootblock and
		disk-validator viruses.  Can scan all files of a specified
		directory for known link viruses, and constantly monitors
		memory and system vectors.  Version 2.0, an update to version
		1.8 on disk 842.  Shareware, binary only.
		Author:  Matthias Gutt

Back&Front	Sends a window to the back or bring it to the front with
		defined actions.  For example, bring a window in front by
		double-clicking in it and send it back with the middle mouse
		button.  Any keyboard or mouse event can be trapped.  Number
		of required actions can be changed (double-click vs triple-
		click).  Implemented as a commodity.  Requires at least AmigaOS
		2.04.  Version 1.09, an update to version 1.03 on disk number
		497.  Includes german version and source in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht

Genealogist	ArJay Genealogist is a specialized database for keeping track
		of genealogical information.  It features a full, easy to use
		Intuition interface.  The program is totally non-sexist and
		secular in nature, and correctly handles multiple marriages,
		"unconventional" marriages, adopted children, and unmarried
		parents.  The printed reports include descendant and pedigree
		charts, personal details reports, family group sheets, and
		index lists of people and families.  Free-form note files can
		be created using any editor, and IFF pictures can be viewed
		using any IFF viewer, from within the program.  Other features
		include dynamic on-screen ancestor and descendant charts,
		extensive online context-sensitive help, flexible "regular
		expression" searching, and multiple ARexx ports with an exten-
		sive command set.  Up to 1000 people per database, with data-
		bases held in RAM for maximum speed and responsiveness.  PAL or
		NTSC, AmigaDOS 2.04+ required.  1 Meg RAM recommended.  Version
		3.04, binary only.
		Author:  Robbie J Akins


CONTENTS OF DISK 866
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CFX		Crunched File eXaminer allows the user to examine and find
		files using several different search criteria.  CFX knows a
		huge amount of the current Amiga filetypes, including a vast
		number of "cruncher" types.  CFX can also give in-depth dis-
		assemblies of crunched files, including most address crunched
		files, relocator crunched files, and some major archive crun-
		ched types.  This version requires kick 1.3 or 2.0.  Version
		5.275, an update to version 5.242 on disk number 750.  Binary
		only, freeware.
		Author:  Bob Rye and Marcus Mroczkowski

Degrader	Degrades your machine to try and get badly written programs
		to work.  Allows you to block memory, add non-autoconfig
		memory at reset, turn audio filter on or off, intercept
		privilege violation errors, switch off cache/burst modes and
		can slow down a fast machine.  Also can swap the boot drive
		and force 50Hz or 60Hz.  Will do things straight away, after
		one reset or after every reset.  Version 1.30, an update to
		version 1.00 on disk number 562.  Binary only.
		Author:  Chris Hames
	
DRED		The Disk REDucer.  This program allows the user to arrange
		data on a set of disks using a best fit algorithm. If you have
		ever found it difficult to figure just which files should go
		onto which floppy, then DRED is for you!  Most of the time
		(there are exceptions!) you can achieve 99% fullness of
		floppies/media.  Requires kick 1.3 or 2.0. Version 2.003.007,
		binary only, freeware.
		Author:  Bob Rye, Marcus Mroczkowski and Brett O'Callaghan

Floozy		Disassembles the Foozle FidoNet mail management system logfile
		into readable, human understandable statistics.  Floozy's out-
		put is clear and concise and fully covers all aspects of Floozy
		use.  All message base names, number of messages, and in/out
		packets/bytesizes are noted and further stats are calculated on
		these figures. Requires kick 1.3 or 2.0.  Version 1.0204,
		binary only, freeware.
		Author:  Bob Rye

Oscillograph	An emulation of an oscillograph, with five internal signal
		generators.  The internal signals can be freely edited, even
		mathematical functions can be used.  External signals can be
		used when a digitizer is connected to the Amiga.  This program
		can be used for learning, demonstration, and even simple
		technical applications.  The german original and the english
		translation are included, as well as a set of oscillations.
		Version 2.0, binary only.
		Author:  Michael Gentner

PC-TaskDemo	PC-Task is a software IBM-PC emulator.  It allows you to run
		the majority of IBM-PC software on your amiga with no
		additional hardware.  Runs just like a normal application
		allowing multitasking to continue.  The program has a
		graphical user interface and no additional filesystem/device
		mounting is required.  A few clicks with the mouse and it is
		operational.  VGA, EGA, CGA, MDA, Serial, Parallel, Mouse,
		2 Floppy drives and 2 Hard drives are emulated.  The hard
		drives can be partitions or hard drive files like the
		bridgeboard can use.  This is the demonstration version
		2.01 full version is available from the author.  Binary only.
		Author:  Chris Hames

Xerox4045	A printer driver for printers supporting the Xerox 2700
		command set.  The 4045 (a hulking 8 PPM laser unit), is
		probably the most popular member of this family, so it got
		the name.  The focus of this version was to get the dot
		graphic functions working.  This appears to be working
		correctly as printing from Professional Page V2.1 and Tax
		Break have been successful in 300X300 graphics mode.
		Version 1.0.
		Author:  Bob Schulien


CONTENTS OF DISK 867
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CenterScreen	A commodity which centers the frontmost screen horizontally
		on hotkey.  Useful if you normally operate with overscan
		screens and an old program opens a normal size screen.
		Requires at least AmigaOS 2.04.  Version 1.07, an update to
		version 1.03 on disk 497.  Includes german version and source
		in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht

ComplexPlot	Allows the transformation of a drawing by a complex function.
		The drawing can be edited with the mouse (line, circle and
		fill modes included), and generators for cartesic and polar
		nets can be used.  The freely editable complex function then
		changes the drawing in many interesting ways.  Both english
		and german versions are included (and some demo drawings).
		Version 1.0, binary only.
		Author:  Michael Gentner

DeluxePacMan	A pacman type game.  Commercial quality, with excellent
		graphics and responsiveness.  Automatically adjusts to either
		PAL or NTSC.  Can be controlled with a joystick, mouse, or
		keyboard.  Written in assembly.  Version 1.4, an upgrade to
		'PacMan' on disk 717.  Shareware, binary only.
		Author:  Edgar M. Vigdal

GetDate		A small program that allows users with an A500 or A1000 with-
		out a Battery backed-up clock to set the date and time from
		the startup-sequence.  The user is prompted for the current
		date and time.  The last date/time entered becomes the default
		for the next boot.  Binary only.
		Author:  James Weir

LeftyMouse	Yet another LeftyMouse, this one implemented as a commodity.
		Swaps the left and right mousebutton for lefties.  Requires
		at least AmigaOS 2.04.  Version 1.06, an update to version
		1.04 on disk 497.  Includes german version and source in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht


CONTENTS OF DISK 868
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CDTV-Player	A utility for all those people, who'd like to play Audio-CD's,
		while multitasking on workbench.  It's an emulation of CDTV's
		remote control, but is a little more sophisticated.  Access
		to the archive even without a CD-ROM-Drive (i.e. AMIGA 500-
		4000), although you can't play a CD.  PROGRAM & KARAOKE (live
		on-screen) included.  Recognizes CDs automatically.  AREXX-Port
		for usage in other programs.  Version 2.0, an update to
		version 1.8 on disk number 849.  FISH-WARE, binary only.
		Author:  Daniel Amor

MouseBlanker	Blanks the mouse pointer after a defined timeout or if you
		press any key.  Implemented as a commodity.  Requires at least
		AmigaOS 2.04.  Version 1.21, an update to version 1.13 on disk
		497.  Includes german version and source in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht

Request		Opens the OS 2.0 autorequester from script files.  Title, text,
		gadgets and publicscreen of the requester can be changed by
		commandline options.  Requires at least AmigaOS 2.04.  Version
		1.04, an update to version 1.00 on disk 497.  Includes source
		in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht

RussianFont	Three Russian Vector Fonts, with a special Russian keymap that
		matches the Russian typewriter.  These fonts are compatible
		with Russian Fonts found under WINDOWS (=> easy exchange).
		Version 3.0, update to version on disk number 805.  Designed
		with FontDesigner.  Binary only, shareware.
		Author:  Daniel Amor

SMaus		A highly configurable "SUN-mouse" utility, implemented as a
		commodity with a graphical user interface.  It activates the
		window under the mouse pointer if you move or after you have
		moved the mouse or if you press a key.  You can specify titles
		of windows which shall not be deactivated using wildcards.
		Requires at least AmigaOS 2.04, uses locale.library if avail-
		able.  Includes english and german docs, german catalog file.
		Version 1.17.  Shareware, binary only.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht


CONTENTS OF DISK 869
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Clock		A simple Clock program but with the handy feature that you can
		"snapshot" the clock to stay with any screen or it can be free
		to pop to the frontmost screen automatically.  Up to 4 alarm
		times can be set, which can simply put up a requester or
		cause some program to run in background.  Hourly chimes can
		also be made to run a program (I.E. a sound sample player).
		Uses locale.library with OS2.1+  Version 2.00, binary only.
		Author:  Bernd Grunwald

CL_SEP92	This is the September 1992 release of CheatList for the Amiga.
		Cheatlist is a collection of various forms of help (cheats,
		hints, codes, etc.) for Amiga games.  Included in the package
		is PokeList, a similar file which details pokes usable with the
		Action Replay cartridge.  The September release covers 500
		games, and on average, another forty games are added each
		release.  Shareware.
		Author:  Various, compiled by Peter Monk

Uhr		A small configurable digital clock (Uhr is german for "clock"),
		that makes use of the FormatDate() function in WorkBench 2.1's
		locale.library.  Requires at least Kickstart 2.04 and WorkBench
		2.1.  Version 1.03, an update to the version on disk 757.
		Includes source in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht


CONTENTS OF DISK 870
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AmigaGuide	Archive distribution of the AmigaGuide hypertext utility direct
		from Commodore.  Contains developer examples and tools for
		AmigaGuide under V34/V37 and V39, plus a new free print/sign/
		send-in distribution license for AmigaGuide, amigaguide.lib-
		rary, WDisplay, and their icons.
		Author:  Commodore Business Machines

FollowMouse	A pair of small blinking eyes following the mouse movements
		on the screen.  Runs from both the WorkBench and CLI.  Version
		1.2, an update to the version on disk number 757.  Includes
		source in PASCAL.
		Author:  Kamran Karimi

Installer	Archive distribution of the Amiga Installer utility direct from
		Commodore.  Contains V1.24 of the Installer, documentation and
		examples for developers to use when developing their software.
		Also contains various enhancements and fixes detailed in the
		documentation enclosed.  The documentation has also been
		enhanced and brought up to date.
		Author:  Commodore Business Machines

SoftProtect	A software disk write-protection.  With the permission of the
		user, disables floppy writes even on write-enabled disks.
		Switches to enable/disable states with a gadget.  Runs from
		both WorkBench and CLI.  An update to 'AskFirst' on disk
		number 753.  Includes source in assembly.
		Author:  Kamran Karimi

StackCheck	A program that determines the maximum stack usage of another
		program.  It uses a completely different method than all
		the other stack-watching programs like WatchStack or Xoper
		and is very reliable.  In most cases it does not require any
		CPU time to do its work.  Version 1.0, includes source for
		Aztec C and GNU C.
		Author:  Gunther Rohrich

SWAP		Memory management may be considered as one of the weak points
		of Amiga OS.  SWAP was written as a trial to provide swapping
		for Amigas without any special hardware.  The main intention
		is to let the user choose a task, swap it to disk so that its
		occupied memory is released, and do other things.  Later on,
		he could swap the program back to main memory and let it
		continue from the point it was interrupted.  Includes source
		in C and assembly.
		Author:  Kamran Karimi

WindowShuffle	Activates and brings to front next or previous window with
		hotkeys.  Hotkeys can be changed.  Implemented as a commodity.
		Requires at least AmigaOS 2.04.  Version 1.07, an update to
		version 1.05 on disk 497.  Includes german version and source
		in C.
		Author:  Stefan Sticht