The Apollo Project was the US space project to land a person on the moon in order to prove to the world the ideological superiority of the American system over that of Communist Russia. It was reportedly achieved by Apollo 11 in July 1969. The three-stage vehicle to carry the astronauts to the moon was code named Saturn, and the contract to develop the Apollo three-man spacecraft was awarded to North American Aviation Incorporated in 1961 by NASA. The first launch into orbit of an Apollo command module was made by Saturn SA-6 on May the 28th 1964, and the first manned flight was made after a fire during ground tests killed the three astronauts - Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee - on January the 27th 1967.
Controversy surrounds the supposed moon landing, with theories abounding that in 1969 it was technically impossible to land on the moon, and as a result NASA faked the moon landing, filming the 'landing' at the top secret military base, Area 51, in the Nevada desert while the astronauts actually orbited the earth for eight days before returning. This theory was later illustrated in the film 'Capricorn One' which told the fictional story of a faked landing on the planetMars. Research Apollo Project
3SI is an integrated accounting system for the IBMPC, designed for businesses that require inventory management and invoice/order entry features integrated with general-purpose accounting software. The context-sensitive Help feature and customisable desktop are designed so you can easily use 3SI's most advanced features. With 3SI, you can modify forms, such as cheques, invoices, purchase orders, statements of account, and financial statements, to suit your needs. Furthermore, each module has its own report generator so you can create the reports you need to manage your business. 3SI includes the following integrated modules: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Invoicing, and Purchase Orders. Research 3SI
Clipper is a database development tool based on the dBase III Plus file structure. All code developed with
Clipper can be linked and compiled into machine-executed code that can be run directly from the DOSprompt.
Clipper allows many enhancements to the database parameters of dBase III Plus and dBase IV and offers the ability to create user-defined functions, link object files compiled with other languages (such as C and assembler) and data arrays, and call external programs. No runtime module is required. Clipper contains a library, an error handler, a debugger, and a compiler. The library stores frequently used routines. The error handler system lets a programmer control the response of an application when and where errors occur. The debugger assists in finding and correcting both logical and execution errors.
The compiler translates the source code into an executable format. Once the source code is debugged and compiled, the program (stored in an executable file) will run faster than non-compiled dBase III Plus programs. This executable file can be transported to any machine. You do not need Clipper or a runtime version to run the compiled program. Clipper makes it easy to create multi-user applications that support record and file locking and can open files for shared or exclusive access. It supports single and multi-user commands with no need to purchase additional runtime licences or multi-user versions. Research Clipper
Datatalk is a menu driven communications package that has an underlying command language that allows the user to automate most operations, including file collection, transmission and printing. It can also provide access to a remote PC where any DOS applications can be executed, but with the display and keyboard entry occurring locally. In addition to dumb terminal operation,
Datatalk can emulate DEC VT52 and VT100, as well as Viewdata terminals. Unlike other programs on the market, the entire Viewdata character set can be viewed with any colour graphics or Hercules graphics board: no replacement ROMchips are needed. Datatalk can be used with modems that operate at speeds of up to 9600 baud. This package supports auto-dial and auto-answer modems and is packaged preconfigured for a wide variety of them. When emulating a Viewdata terminal, it will, if requested, capture screens for later viewing. It will also convert the graphics characters into normal text so that they can be loaded into other PC software. Up to 128 telephone numbers can be stored in the Datatalk telephonedirectory. The software will configure the serial port, select the correct terminal emulation, load pre-defined function keys, dial the number and perform automatic log-in. An optional file encryption module, Datacode, is available for users with sensitive data.
Datatalk emulates TTY, TVI 920, IBM 3101, ADDSA2, Lear Siegler ADM3A and ADM11, IBM 3101, Newbury 8089, Cifer, DEC VT52, Datatalk, Viewdata and VT100 terminals. It is best suited for accessing Viewdata services, like Prestel. Datatalk has some limitations, for example the VT100 emulation is not as sophisticated as some other products. In particular, it will not scroll horizontally to view all 132 columns on an 80 column screen. The text editor is restricted to 200 lines. When using this product to remotely configure another PC, it will only work with software that inputs and outputs using the BIOS services. Research Datatalk
Ashton-Tate's dBase III Plus became an industry standard relational database management system The product line, beginning with dBase II (formerly known as Vulcan), which was the first database manager for the personal computer, was built around a powerful, flexible programming language. Many third party vendors have chosen to support the dBase standard and there are a variety of add-on and work-alike products available. dBase III Plus includes The Assistant, a menu-driven program with some relational capabilities that leads you through the maze of dBase procedures using pull-down menus and context-sensitive help. The commands in The Assistant appear on the screen. The Applications Generator is a menu-driven dBase module that brings you through the process of creating a custom program and shows how to design screens, menus, and reports.
dBase III Plus includes a 'Data Catalog' to keep track of related files. When you enter '?' you get a list of all files currently available. The menu-driven query facility lets you define and save a filter criteria. Research dBase III Plus
Macromedia's Dreamweaver 3 is an HTMLdesign program that represents a major step forward in the evolution of WYSIWYGdesign tools. Instead of trying to protect you from HTML, Dreamweaver embraces it while still putting a full palette of design tools at your disposal. It's an extremely powerful program. Though it's tough to master, Dreamweaver is worth the trouble for anyone set on being a Web-design professional. Dreamweaver doesn't have a unified desktop you work with a series of floating modules that can be opened or closed depending on your immediate needs. Your actual workspace is the Document window, in which you build your page. You can conveniently drop elements into the Document window from Explorer or other sources. Highlight a specific asset or text, and a status bar at the bottom of the Document window displays the HTMLtags that control what you've highlighted.
A configurable Launcher toolbar allows you to quickly manage and launch additional modules. The Site module, for instance, uses two windows to display local and remote files. You can transfer files via FTP by dragging them from one window to the other. The Library palettelets you drag assets, templates, styles, or complete style sheets to and from the Document window. The 'Behaviors' module performs like an object-oriented library, letting you drop events or actions onto text or graphics at will. And the Historymodule not only stores your previous actions, but it also allows you to save them singularly or in groups to create a macro library. The program even has an HTML Source window, but because HomeSite ships with Dreamweaver, you're likely to use this only for simple, quick fixes. A separate Objectpalette provides easy access to common commands and special elements such as frames and forms. In addition, a context-sensitive inspector is always on hand. It displays and lets you edit information about whatever asset is currently highlighted. Dreamweaver' s learning curve is a small price to pay for a program this powerful, especially if it's a tool critical to your profession. Fortunately, the online help is well-constructed and navigable, and the consistent (if initially confusing) interface is strong enough to get you past any hurdles in a reasonable amount of time. Research Dreamwaever 3
Ashton-Tate's Framework is a decision support tool designed to help you organise and analyse all the information encountered in the daily work environment. Framework III contains a spreadsheet, database, word processor with outlining, graphics, and communications with electronic mail. By combining all the software tools typically needed, Framework III lets the user switch from one function or one project to another without changing disks or leaving the program. The word processing module in Framework III is the central feature of this product. It includes an 80,000- word spell checker and a thesaurus; foreign language disks are available for each of these features. You can generate tables of contents, footnote documents, and see formatting such as bold, italics, subscript, and superscript onscreen.
Framework III's extremely powerful outlining capability makes the product a perfect choice for professionals who often need to organise and re-organise lengthy documents into many sections with subheadings and titles. Documents can include spreadsheet and database information as well as graphics. Electronic mail capabilities are integrated into Framework III's pull-down menus.
Framework III users can communicate with each other or users of other compatible network mail programs. The electronic mail feature uses the MHS (Message Handling Service) format.
IBM Storyboard Plus is a graphics tool for creating, editing, arranging, and presenting slide shows on your computermonitor. This program lets you use special effects, graph manipulation, text, paint, and timing features to produce impressive presentations. Picture Taker, the first of four modules, captures screens from other applications programs and saves them on a file which can be called up within the Picture Maker or Story Editor modules. Picture Maker is an icon-oriented freehand-painting module for creating graphic images and modifying images captured with Picture Taker. You can create images by drawing and colouring text and shapes, or you cut and paste pictures from a library of clip-art. This module makes extensive use of function keys if you are not using a mouse. There are eight text fonts, each with five sizes. A zoom feature allows detailed editing. Story Editor lets you display and sequence screens created in Picture Maker or Picture Taker. Research IBM Storyboard Plus
PFS:First Choice by Software Publishing Corporation, is a software package that integrates the power and ease of use of the original pfs: products into one menu-driven product. This product combines spreadsheet, word processing, data management, reporting, communications, and graphics functions into a compact program designed for the beginning or occasional computer user. The First Choice spreadsheet is more intuitive than the spreadsheets in other integrated packages. All entries are typed directly into the cell where they will appear instead of being entered on a command line and then inserted. The Quick Entry key allows automatic entry of a series of related headings such as months of the year. Begin by typing January and then use the Tab key to enter February, March, and April. The First Choice word processor offers a conversionutility that allows quickconversion of files from other popular word processing programs such as Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. Documents created in the word processing module can be viewed or printed as a slide using
custom fonts and styles. You can create on-screen presentations combining both text and graphic charts. Research PFS:First Choice
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