What is a free program worth?

Article Abstract:

Computer Associates International Inc introduces Kiplinger's CA-Simply Money personal finance software for the Microsoft Windows 3.1 graphical user interface at a price that cannot be beat: free until Nov 4, 1993, plus $6.95 for shipping and handling. Simply Money offers much better performance than expected at the price. The program is high powered, user friendly and makes good use of the Windows interface. Simply Money makes it easy for users to manage their credit-card, checking and savings accounts, investments and cash on hand, mortgage and loan payments, and tax records. The program also helps prepare budgets, reminds users when their bills are due and prints out checks to pay them. Pop-up help messages offer financial advice gleaned from Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc's magazines and newsletters. Version 2.0 will likely add a link to the Check Free electronic bill-paying service and an improved import facility for Intuit Quicken files, but at this price there is no reason to wait.

Personal finance, Column, CA Inc., CA, Personal finance software, Low Cost, Kiplinger's CA-Simply Money for Windows (Personal finance software)

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New PC Tools are better, and better for being late

Article Abstract:

Central Point Software Inc's $179 PC Tools for Windows is a useful, well-designed utility program that offers a variety of features including file compression, backup and file recovery and also makes Microsoft Windows more convenient and easier to use. The product has been late coming due to the company wishing to allow thousand of users to test the software and also so Central Point could check out competing products. PC Tools for Windows offers a virtual desktop that lets users create customized desktops based on their own preferences and work style. The product's toolbar lets users choose from a variety of buttons at the top of the screen that can trigger often-used functions by clicking the mouse. The package's object orientation technology gives users drag and drop functions and lets them save time by clicking on objects and automatically receiving lists of their potential actions.

Product Announcement, Disk and file management software, File management, Disk/File Management Software, Central Point Software Inc., PC Tools for Windows (Disk/file management software)

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