Arity Prolog Compiler (1986) 0 DOS

The Arity Prolog Compiler is an implementation of the Prolog language. It features a compiler that creates high speed executables in addition to an interpreter. It competed against the less expensive Borland Turbo Prolog.

• 4.x
• 6.x

Borland dBase Compiler (1993) 3 DOS

Borland dBase Compiler is a dBase add-on that enables developers to create standalone high speed compiled dBase application. Developed by Ashton-Tate, the creators of dBase, it guarantees 100% compatibility with existing dBase applications. Applications built with the dBase Compiler do not require that the dBase product be installed, nor does it require any distribution royalties. Compiled applications will run many times faster than in dBase's interpreted environment. It includes support for 386 systems.

• 2.x

Computer Shopper FastFiler (1993) 0 Utility DOS

FastFiler, from Ziff-Davis Publishing Company and Strange Software LTD, is a rudimentary easy to use file manager shell. It was sold alongside Computer Shopper magazines. While it offers a friendlier interface than the DOS command prompt, it has fewer features and abilities than competing file managers.

• 1.x

Digital Research PL/I Compiler (1983) 0 DOS CPM

PL/I is a programming language oriented towards scientific and business programming. Digital Research provided implementations for their CP/M operating system as well as MS-DOS.

• 1.x

EasyFiler (1982) 0 DOS

EasyFiler is a flat file database from Information Unlimited Software, the publishers of EasyWriter. Although flexible, and powerful enough for the time, it was criticized as not nearly as easy as the name might suggest.

• 1.0

Expert File and Calc (1991) 0 Spreadsheet Database DOS

Expert File and Calc is a combination database and spreadsheet targeted at budget home users. It supports importing dBase III databases and Lotus spreadsheets, includes the ability to make reports, and supports Lotus spreadsheet functions. It is a fairly primitive program, and the user interface(s) are very inconsistent.

• 1991

FileCommand (1983) 3 Utility DOS

FileCommand is an alternate DOS shell from IBM. The user interface is based on the IBM 3081/3084 mainframe VM/CMS Fulist/Filelist tool. It provides an on-screen file list, and a command area, but uses its own command set. Although advertised as friendlier DOS shell for general PC users, most users would likely find it confusing unless they had prior experience with Fulist.

• 1.00
• II

FileMaker (1984) 6 Database MacOS Windows

FileMaker is a very easy to use graphical flat-file database management tool from Claris that allows for visual form and report creation. Originally for DOS, there were Macintosh versions and later it was ported to Windows.

• 1.00
• 4.0
• Pro 1.x
• Pro 2.x
• Pro 3.x
• Pro 4.x
• Pro 5.x

FilePlan (1984) 0 Database DOS

FilePlan is a personal filing system database that resembles a spreadsheet. You enter fields that make up records, and you can define different data type for each field. Supports incremental fields and sorting. Supports both a form and worksheet mode for working with data. There were version of this software for CP/M and DOS.

• 1.x

FilePro (1986) 0 Database DOS

FilePro, from The Small Computer Company, is a friendly menu-oriented database originally written for the TRS-80 in 1978 and ported to many other platforms including DOS, Xenix, and OS/2. The original version of the software was developed by software engineer Howard Wolowitz - the character by that name in the TV sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" was named after him, as he was a friend of one of the show creators.

• 16 v3.x

Files and Folders (1984) 0 Database DOS

Files and Folders, from Starcom Computer Corporation, is a database and data management tool that places a heavy focus on the files/folders/boxes paradigm. It supports sorting, mailing labels, math functions, and reporting.

• 1.x

GNU C/C++ Compiler for DOS and Desqview X (1992) 0 DOS

This is a C/C++ compiler distributed by Quarterdeck for use compiling program to run under Desqview/X. It includes the compiler, tools, libraries, samples, and an installation program.

• 1992

hDC FileApps (1991) 0 Utility Windows

hDC FileApps is a set of five powerful MicroApps to Perform essential File operations quickly and easily. It is related to the Windows 2-based hDC Windows Manager.

• 1.0

IBM C Compiler (1985) 0 DOS

IBM's branded C compiler for the IBM PC/XT/AT computers. IBM C Compiler 1.00 is a rebadged version of Microsoft C 3.0

• 1.00

IBM Cobol Compiler (1982) 1 DOS

Cobol is a high level language designed for use in business that uses English-like commands. IBM Cobol compiler is a licensed and rebranded OEM of Microsoft Cobol.

• 1.x

IBM Fortran Compiler (1982) 1 DOS OS2

This is IBM's FORTRAN compiler software for the IBM PC. It was written by Microsoft and is similar to the Microsoft FORTRAN Compiler. up until IBM Fortran/2.

• 1.00
• 2.00
• /2

IBM Pascal Compiler (1981) 0 DOS

The IBM PASCAL Compiler, is a tool that compiles Pascal source code in to binaries for IBM PC-DOS. The IBM PASCAL Compiler is an IBM OEM version of the Microsoft Pascal Compiler.

• 1.00
• 2.00

IBM Personal Computer BASIC Compiler (1982) 5 DOS OS2

The Personal Computer BASIC Compiler is a BASIC language compiler written by Microsoft and licensed to IBM for use on the IBM Personal Computer. It is mostly compatible with BASIC code written for IBM Cassette/Disk basic, however the compiled code will run much faster and eliminates the need to distribute source. Compiled programs do not require IBM BASIC in ROM.

• 1.0
• 2.0
• /2

IBM Personal Computer Graphical File System (1984) 0 DOS

The IBM Personal Computer Graphical File System is a programming library add-on to the IBM Personal Computer Graphical Kernel System. It provides a programming interface for drawing and rendering device independent metafiles. Both the GFS and the Professional Graphics Series were designed primarily to support the high end CAD oriented IBM Professional Graphics Controller.

• 1.00

Intel iC-86 Compiler (1992) 0 DOS

iC-86 is an optimizing C language compiler from Intel for the 8088, 8086, 186, 286, and 386 processors.

• 4.5

Intel PLM Compiler (1986) 0 DOS

PLM is a high-level programming language with many low-level features, originally developed in 1972 by Gary Kildall. PL/M was the first high-level language for microprocessor-based computers, and was used to implement CP/M. The Intel PLM Compiler is a tool that compiles PL/M to 8088/8086 machine code.

• 2.7
• 3.1

KeyMailer (1988) 0 Database DOS

KeyMailer is a professional and easy to use mailing list managment program.

• 3.1

Long File Names (1994) 0 Windows

"Long File Names for Windows", from VIEW Software, is a commercial program that modifies Windows 3.1's save-as and open dialog boxes to use long file names, which it stores in its own database. Later versions can also be used under Windows 95 to store long file names for 16-bit applications. It competed against Vertisoft Systems Name-It.

• 2.x

METZ File FX (1991) 0 Utility Windows

METZ File F/X is an enhanced file manager and task manager for Windows 3.0. It includes file searching tools, and a built in screen saver. The task manager includes a customizable menu from where you can start applications.

• 1.x

Microsoft Business Basic Compiler (1984) 0 DOS

Microsoft's Business Basic Compiler is a special BASIC variant that is designed to create high performance compiled code, with a focus on numeric floating-point accuracy and additional database-like features.

• 1.x