On Disk Monthly #84

On Disk Monthly #84

What's Inside This Issue

Homeware - Message Magnets
Make your home computer a message center with this easy-to-use program. Assign a ""refrigerator magnet"" icon to each family member and leave messages for them. Messages are saved to disk, so you can run the program, leave a message, and continue with your regular activities. The next person can then use the computer to check for messages and leave their own.

Artware - Backdroppers III
Add some variety to your Windows wallpaper collection with this third installment of Backdroppers. Copy these BMP files into your Windows directory and enjoy the new images. This month's collection includes a dinosaur pattern, an outer space invasion, a friendly robot, a pool hall, a breathtaking landscape, and a puzzle design. These files are fully compatible with Win Decor, our wallpaper customization program published on ODM #82.

Gameware - Halloween Hijinx
Experience the thrills and chills of Halloween with this unique game. You play as a little girl named Maria, collecting as many goodies as you can while evading ghosts, bats, and other spooky creatures. Outwit your enemies and gather all the tricks and treats!

Customware - Flying Lines
Watch colorful lines fly and bounce around your screen with this Windows screen-saver module. You can control the number of lines and the number of reflections to create dazzling kaleidoscopic images. We also have a DOS program that mimics the Windows screen saver.

Mindware - Astronomy Quizzer
Test your knowledge of astronomy with this quiz program, which comes with an essay for further reading.

Shareware - Klondike
Discover a new solitaire card game called "Klondike" in this month's showcase of a shareware product. This also marks the launch of our new shareware subscription called "Shareware Spotlight," which features monthly shareware programs. Note that Klondike is a shareware program, so please send your shareware fees to the author if you decide to keep it.

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