Geoworks Desktop (PC, 1.2MB 5 1/4" Disk) Geoworks - 1991 USA, Canada Release

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Geoworks Desktop
Product ID 14233-21010
Product UPC 014233210105
Platform(s) PC
Packaging Retail Box
Media 1.2MB 5.25 Disk
Copyright date 1991
Publisher(s) Geoworks
Category(s) Utilities, Operating System Utilities, Desktop Tools
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

The easiest, most intuitive way to manage your PC and keep yourself organized.

  • Easy to use DOS shell provides "push button" simplicity.
  • Manage and organize notes, appointments, schedules, addresses and phone numbers.
  • Perfect for laptop and desktop PC's.

GeoWorks Desktop combines several time saving features that make staying organized easier than ever.

Easy.
No experience required! GeoWorks Desktop puts power at your fingertips. Simply point and click your mouse and let the menus do the rest.

Organize your hard disk.
Dealing with DOS is a thing of the past. GeoWorks Desktop lets you "visually" manage files. menus and colorful icons replace difficult to remember DOS commands.

Organize your personal and professional life.
Stay on time, on schedule and in contact with the GeoWorks Desktop appointment planner, address book, notepad and calculator. Plus, two communications programs, GeoComm and America Online, keep you electronically connected no matter where you are- whether you're at home or on the road.

And, have fun.
Because you're so organized, you'll have plenty of time to play Solitaire or enjoy a challenging game of Tetris!

Part of an award winning family.
GeoWorks Desktop is one part of the GeoWorks Personal Office Series. Also part of the series is GeoWorks Writer the word processor / desktop publisher, and GeoWorks Designer, the "graphics workshop." All three are based on the award winning PC/GEOS graphical environment.

Features:

File and Disk Manager

  • Perform all standard DOS functions (copy, delete, format, rename, etc.) using menus and icons
  • Name files in plain English (up to 32 characters)
  • Open and launch PC/GEOS or DOS programs
  • View files in 4 modes (icons, text only, text and details, directory tree)
  • Easily sort files alphabetically, by size or date
  • Delete and copy entire directories (and subdirectories) in one operation
  • View and manipulate contents of multiple drives simultaneously

Personal Information Managers:
Appointment Planner

  • Maintains and manages multiple schedules
  • Alarm functions
  • Multiple viewing modes (yearly/monthly calendar, daily events, both)
  • Easily schedule "repeating" events
  • Print calendars and daily events

Address Book

  • Stores names, addresses and multiple phone numbers (home, office, fax, etc.)
  • Manage and maintain multiple address files
  • Auto Dialer
  • Automatically generates "quick dial" list of recently/frequently dialed numbers
  • Print phone lists and labels

Notepad

  • For to-do lists and quick note list
  • Cut / copy / paste text
  • Multiple notepads

Calculator

  • Standard and HP modes

Communications Program

  • Connects to remote computers
  • Supports all popular terminal types

America Online

  • Access USA Today, Grolier's Encyclopedia, stock quotes, EasySaber travel service, and more
  • Send and receive electronic mail and fax messages (no fax board required)

Games

  • Play Solitaire and Tetris
  • GeoWorks Desktop is a member of the award winning PC/GEOS family of products
  • From managing files to personal information, GeoWorks Desktop makes it easy with "point and click" control.
  • The perfect PC organizer. Keep all your schedules, daily events, and contact lists up to date.

System Requirements

PC MS-DOS 3.1
Required CPU AT 286
Required RAM 512K
Req. Hard Drive 6.5MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Supported Video CGA
EGA
VGA
SVGA
Hercules Monochrome

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