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 TARDIS2A.ZIP   01-08-1995   36k   Tardis v2.0a is a winsock time synchroniser 
 TFW101D1.ZIP   02-17-1995   1108k   ÖÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ· 
º Û²²±±°° Telix for Windows 1.01d °°±±²²Û º 
ÓÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄĽ 
The most popular shareware comm program ever 
continues its reign with a Microsoft Windows 
version, complete with a FAST RIP terminal, 
reliable Zmodem transfers, and its powerful 
scripting languages, Telix will fit the bill 
for power users and non-modem users alike. 
Time-limited version; $99.00 reg.; Disk [1/2] 
 TFW101D2.ZIP   02-17-1995   1380k   ÖÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ· 
º Û²²±±°° Telix for Windows 1.01d °°±±²²Û º 
ÓÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄĽ 
The most popular shareware comm program ever 
continues its reign with a Microsoft Windows 
version, complete with a FAST RIP terminal, 
reliable Zmodem transfers, and its powerful 
scripting languages, Telix will fit the bill 
for power users and non-modem users alike. 
Time-limited version; $99.00 reg.; Disk [1/2] 
 TFWCLEAN.ZIP   02-01-1995   6k   This file, direct from the makers of Telix 
for Windows, will remove all external time- 
limiting files from your hard drive. It is 
intended for use by users of unregistered 
versions 1.01b and prior (it won't give 1.01c 
users a new 45 days, though). This utility 
exists as a direct response to user requests. 
deltaComm Development, Inc. listens to you. 
 TINLH121.ZIP   02-15-1995   41k   Tiny LHA v1.21E - Small Windows utility to 
compress and extract LZH extension files. 
Drag & Drop files from the File Manager to 
the minimized icon to execute most 
operations. (Freeware) Req Windows 3.1 
 TKB208.ZIP   03-22-1995   399k   SmartTracker Books v2.08 Track, 
Organize and Catalog your book collection.  
Enter a multitude of information about your  
books. Rate them, Locate them, Catagorize  
them and Catalog them. Even contains a  
library checkout status. Advanced search  
functions, advanced Book Viewer, flexible  
import and export functions. Includes  
multiple report options including a built in  
report designer. Formerly ISS "Track-It!" 
 TKC205.ZIP   03-22-1995   396k   SmartTracker Coins v2.05 Track, 
Organize and Catalog your coin collection.  
Select Country, Category and Condition. Enter 
Face Value, Market Value, Year Minted, Mint,  
Mark, Quantity, Comments, etc. Modify  
Country, Condition and Category lists to your 
liking. Advanced search facility. View &  
print various reports; design your own report 
layouts. Flexible import & export. Configure  
colors. Formerly ISS "Track-It!" 
 TKHZ207.ZIP   03-22-1995   397k   SmartTracker Inventory v2.07  
Track, Organize and Catalog your personal  
possessions. Track Item, Location, Owner,  
Worth, Warranty, Category and more. Create  
and modify your own Categories, Locations and 
Owner lists. Advanced search facility.  
Complete with various reports and report  
designer. Include insurance information on  
reports. Flexible Import and Export. Advanced 
Viewer. Formerly ISS "Track-It!" 
 TKS207.ZIP   03-22-1995   411k   SmartTracker Stamps v2.07 Track,  
Organize and Catalog your stamp collection.  
Select Country, Topic, Stamp Type, Condition  
and more. Enter Description, Catalog Number,  
Face Value, Market Value, Year, Quantity and  
Comments. Modify Country and Topic lists to  
your liking. Advanced search facility.  
Reports--View, Print and Create your own  
formats. Import/Export, Custom Colors, More!  
Formerly ISS "Track-It!" Stamps. 
 TKV207.ZIP   03-22-1995   400k   SmartTracker Videos v2.07 Track,  
Organize and Catalog your Video Collection.  
Enter a multitude of information about your  
videos. Rate them, Number them, Catagorize  
them, Specify Formats, Stars, Director,  
Oscars, etc. Advanced Search Functions,  
Advanced Video Viewer, Flexible Import and  
Export functions, Select Colors. Includes  
multiple report options including a built in  
Report Designer. Formerly ISS "Track-It!" 
 TOJIN103.ZIP   03-16-1995   43k   Don't Close Your Eyes for Windows 1.03E - 
(FREE SOFT) Lets you concentrate of your 
work! Did a screen saver ever appear when 
you were thinking about the problem on a 
computer screen? Screen savers are nice but 
they sometimes are pestering. Don't Close 
Your Eyes lets you deactivate a screen saver 
just by moving the mouse pointer to the 
corner of a screen. Requirements:Windows 3.1 
 TOQCKN12.ZIP   02-06-1995   53k   Convert CIS, AOL, DJNS prices for import to 
 TRAKW410.ZIP   01-15-1995   696k   POSi-Track 4.10 for Windows Inventory/POS. 
Includes a wide range of inventory functions, 
invoicing, order entry, PO's, service orders, 
RMA's, 45+ reports, 4 pricing levels, custom 
invoices, and tracks serialized stock. Also 
supports Canadian GST and postal codes. 
B-Tree style indexing for fast data access. 
Full mouse, network, and multi-user support.  
ASP Shareware. 
 TS24DV32.ZIP   03-14-1995   302k   Telescope Simulator-24 v3.2 for Windows 
--------------------------------------- 
TS-24 is an astronomy education program 
that is used by students in the 
classroom to learn how astronomers use a 
telescope and instruments to study the 
universe. 
 TTDT24.ZIP   02-19-1995   30k   Things To Do Today v2.4: electronic MSWindows 
 TTDW14.ZIP   02-26-1995   67k   ThingsToDo v1.4: MS-Windows app designed to 
 TWNSCK14.ZIP   03-31-1995   156k   TwinSock 1.4 - Troy's Windows Sockets allows 
 TYPIST10.ZIP   01-07-1995   614k   Typist v1.0 is an easy-to-use typing tutor 
 UEDIT32.ZIP   01-06-1995   228k   Windows editor, text or Hex files, no limit 
 UNIXCN20.ZIP   01-16-1995   130k   +---------------------------------------+ 
| Unixcorn 2.0 (1/16/95) | 
| by Randall R. Spangler | 
| (rspangle@micro.caltech.edu) | 
|---------------------------------------| 
| Adds Windows commands to any shell or | 
| DOS prompt. Start Windows apps, | 
| arrange windows, get detailed system | 
| info without leaving your DOS prompt. | 
| New windows interface and batch mode. | 
 UPSPWR1C.ZIP   02-10-1995   1335k   UPSPower v1.11ac/Release-1c for Win*3.1 
Process your United Parcel Service (UPS) 
shipments by replacing "Standard Recording 
Method". Fills out & prints Daily Pickup 
Record, Tracking Record. Also does shipping  
labels, etc. Mimics the actual SRM/PR so 
UPS approval is not necessary. 
Almost any Windows printer supported. 
1.713.280.9900 Fax:0099 BBS:8180 
EZX P&D, Box 58177 Webster TX 77598-8177 USA 
 USW4.ZIP   02-20-1995   206k   Electronic form w-4 for windows just in time 
 VAC101.ZIP   03-25-1995   263k   Vacumn off the unwanted files easily from 
 VIDLAB10.ZIP   02-25-1995   109k   Video Labels for Windows is a simple to use 
 WALL12.ZIP   02-11-1995   128k   Wallpaper Manager v1.20 - Schedule windows 
wallpaper changes hourly, or custom design 
your own schedule. Includes some new bitmaps 
for your use, fully programmable by the user, 
modify standard wallpapers and save them for 
future use. Requires vbrun300.dll. 
 WALLP901.ZIP   03-15-1995   16k   Wallpaper changer for Windows--configurable. 
 WATCH121.ZIP   01-22-1995   150k   Resource reporting util for Windows 
 WATCH13.ZIP   02-06-1995   177k   WinWatch, system info and more 
 WBARC41A.ZIP   01-27-1995   108k   Win Bar Clock v4.1a - This utility 
keeps track of the time, date, memory 
and System resources in the Title Bar 
of the active Window. Other features 
include a dialer with Database, Set 
Alarms, System Editor, Timer and  
MUCH MUCH MORE.[Req. VBRUN300.DLL] 
 WBD42B.ZIP   02-02-1995   139k   WINBOND V4.2b is a WINDOWS application 
to track and valuate Series EE bonds. 
Winbond-E for Series E bonds is now 
available. Provides import capabilities 
to convert from other files, export tool 
to interface to other applications. NEW 
QUICKEN interface, multiple bond files, 
owner info, up-to-date bond redemption 
tables issued by the Department of the 
Treasury, and reporting, including a 20 
 WCHG39.ZIP   01-04-1995   329k   WIN CHANGE v3.9 - Win Change provides 
the ability to globally find and change text 
in GRP, INI, PIF and other file types. 
Multiple find and change criteria can be 
specified, works across multiple drives, 
including network drives, and provides the 
ability to "back out" changes. Requires 
VBRUN300.DLL and Windows 3.1. 
 WCMD151E.ZIP   02-26-1995   369k   WINDOWS COMMANDER v1.51 - a file manager 
replacement for Windows, with drag&drop, 
copy/move/delete whole directories, packer 
shell for ZIP/ARJ/LHA, full text search, 
command line. Now in English, German, 
French, Danish and Dutch! 
 WCSPEL31.ZIP   01-24-1995   302k   Supports WinCIM, CSNav, GoCIS, Notepad,  
DeskEdit, America Online, WinFax, Write, 
& the Clipboard. New features have been 
added including auto update, context- 
sensitive help, user defined closings, 
a floating misspelled word dialog box 
and much more. THIS RELEASE ADDS A  
SPELL CHECK MENU TO WINCIM, CSNAV & 
AOL. ALSO INCLUDES SETUP UTILITY 
Requires Vbrun300.dll.  
 WEBEDT11.ZIP   01-25-1995   777k   HTML Editor for Windows (HyperText Markup 
 WFTPD196.ZIP   01-29-1995   161k   WFTPD v1.96: MS-Windows FTP daemon; RFC 
 WGARDEN1.ZIP   03-26-1995   180k   Window Garden v1.0 is a gardening program for 
Windows. Planting dates and info for any 
place in the country, any time of the year. 
Identifies pests and diseases of a plant. 
Bitmapped pics of pests. Organic and 
traditional solutions to gardening. Companion 
planting guide. Requires Windows 3.1 and VGA 
Registration only $20! Written by a gardener, 
for gardeners. Wes Garrard 3/5/95. 
 WINCALC.ZIP   01-19-1995   37k   Windows Drag and Drop Calculator - Extended 
memory function for drag and drop operation 
during calculations, stay on top clock with 
date and time, operations trace and save 
ability. Requires VBRUN300.DLL. 
 WINCAT41.ZIP   04-06-1995   548k   WinCat/PRO 4.1 Disk & CDRom Catalog. 
Todays most advanced cataloging system ! 
WinCat/PRO organizes and documents your 
growing collection of files on floppydisks 
and CDRoms, so you can easily find and  
work with any file you're looking for. 
User-friendly displays and splendid 
graphics make WinCat/PRO a joy to work 
with ; it's high speed, high capacity 
and numerous useful features make it an 
 WINCB21.ZIP   03-26-1995   947k   COLLEGE BOUND ADVISOR 2.1 (WINDOWS VERSION) 
 WINHOG40.ZIP   03-04-1995   100k   WinHog v4.0: MS-Windows utility that provides 
 WINLE201.ZIP   02-09-1995   316k   Windows personal book library manager. 
 WINMAN12.ZIP   04-07-1995   181k   Win Manager v1.20 - Windows Manager with 
many features. It incorporates the search 
disk features of FMSeek and addition will 
allow you to add programs to the program 
manager, change icons, add groups, execute 
programs. Other features include an alarm 
for your desktop, a clock with selectable 
fonts and colors, a calendar, a calculator 
with a list memory and system monitor. 
 WINMATH.ZIP   01-23-1995   9k   **<< WinMath! 1.1 >>** 
WinMath! 1.1 is a fun, 
self-paced math program. 
Users can choose between 
+, -, *, and ÷, and the 
sizes of thenumbers they 
want to use. WinMath! 1.1 
also has high scores and 
a multimedia-like graphic 
interface. Great program 
 WINPRTCT.ZIP   01-26-1995   298k   WinProtect Password program for Windows 
SchultEch Software 
======================================= 
1-26-1995 
======================================= 
Locks Windows with a password. Very  
good security for computers which many 
people have access to.  
 WINSHUF.ZIP   03-22-1995   6k   Beta version of yet another JPJ Quick and 
 WINSLIDE.ZIP   01-30-1995   229k   Ä=ðSliyder is a GIF graphicð=Ä  
file viewer for Windows.  
Excelent for viewing Gifs on  
a CD ROM Drive. Sliyder Will  
do a Slide Show with adj.  
delay time. This is ShareWare  
but Sliyder is not disabled  
in any way. See Help for  
registereding information. 
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 01-30-95 ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 
 WINTIP_H.ZIP   01-16-1995   14k   WINTIP-H.ZIP is a collection of Windows tips 
 WINZIP5W.ZIP   02-18-1995   285k   WinZip 5.6 w/Built-in ZIP TAR gzip & compress 
Easily Install/Try/UNINSTALL software in ZIPs 
PKZIP is not needed for basic ZIP operations 
Brings the convenience of Windows to Zipping 
"Best Utility" 1994 Shareware Industry Awards 
"Recommended Download" Windows Magazine 9/94 
"Top 10" Windows Utility CompuServe Mag 10/93 
Winner: Windows Magazine's 1993 WIN100 Award 
"Slick and Intuitive" Computer Shopper 5/94 
"Easy to use" InfoWorld 4/18/94  
 WMENU51E.ZIP   02-23-1995   176k   A Windows 3.1 or above menu program designed 
 WMENU53.ZIP   02-14-1995   274k   Winmenu v5.3: state-of-the-art menu program 
 WMPLUS10.ZIP   02-20-1995   144k   WINMODEM-PLUS v1.00 - WinModem makes the 
 WNDR1162.ZIP   02-02-1995   51k   WinDrag v1.162E - WinDrag is a utility to 
expand your Windows Desktop. If you have many 
windows cluttering your Desktop, WinDrag will 
assist you by expanding the Desktop so that 
windows can be more organized. Also supports 
function to move windows on and off the 
screen with a click of a button and coloring 
window representation in minature Desktop. 
 WNGOUR12.ZIP   01-01-1995   331k   Windows Gourmet v1.20 - A powerful, but easy  
to use recipe database and meal planning  
system. Familiar "recipe card" display and  
simple interface allows for quick entry and  
indexing of hundreds of recipes. Easily group 
a series of recipes together into a single  
meal and adjust servings to account for any  
yield. Prints shopping lists, as well as  
individual recipes. Now has the ability to  
retrieve and save Meal Master text files. 
 WNMON256.ZIP   01-28-1995   110k   WinMon v2.56: MS-Windows app that monitors 
 WNSTP102.ZIP   02-01-1995   31k   Win Stop (ver 1.02) 
Stop Windows from loading from autoexec 
This utility will allow you to stop  
Windows from loading from your  
autoexec.bat file. a counter  
counts down before loading Windows  
automatically allowing you to exit 
to DOS easily. No more pressing  
! **Shareware** 
 WOLR94.ZIP   01-27-1995   469k   ÉÍ WinOnLine REVIEW Issue #94 úReviews of Í» 
ºú the LATEST Windows Shareware, Software úº 
ºú & Hardware, the ORIGINAL WinHelp EZine úº 
ºú featuring reviews of AX-ICON ÜÜÜÜ Ü Ü úº 
ºú premier icon editor, PRIME 6 ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÛ úº 
ºú for MSWord, track your timeú ÜÜÜÛ Û úº 
ºú with XTIMELOG, new CLEAN SWEEP program úº 
ºú deleter from QUARTERDECK, be ready for úº 
ºú Uncle Sam with TURBOTAX, freeform data úº 
ºú base INFOTREE, FILE MANAGER STEP-UP, a úº 
 WOLR95.ZIP   02-28-1995   487k   ÉÍ WinOnLine REVIEW Issue #95 úReviews of Í» 
ºú the LATEST Windows Shareware, Software úº 
ºú & Hardware, the ORIGINAL WinHelp EZine úº 
ºú with reviews of FOLIOVIEWS & ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ úº 
ºú ASKSAM, whatever they are-?? ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜ úº 
ºú SMARTDRAW superior shareware ÜÜÜÛ ÜÜÜÛ úº 
ºú OCR programs WORDSCAN PLUS & OMNIPAGEú úº 
ºú PROFESSIONAL, VOYETRA SOUND SUITE with úº 
ºú all its goodies, TC's TOOLBOX, CLIPART úº 
ºú BONANZA, keep your drives cleaner with úº 
 WOLR96.ZIP   03-27-1995   503k   ÉÍ WinOnLine REVIEW Issue #96 úReviews of Í» 
ºú the LATEST Windows Shareware, Software úº 
ºú & Hardware, the ORIGINAL WinHelp EZine úº 
ºú with reviews of the PAGEPLUS ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ úº 
ºú PUBLISHING SUITE, CALIGARI'S ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜ úº 
ºú TRUESPACE 3D drawing program ÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÛ úº 
ºú Super PIM ABOVE & BEYOND, WINEBASE for úº 
ºú monitoring your cellar, CROSSWORD andú úº 
ºú WORDSEARCH CONSTRUCTION KITS, WDLLFNDú úº 
ºú to clear those unwanted DLLs and such, úº 
 WOMENU33.ZIP   03-17-1995   265k   WOmenu v3.3: simple, yet powerful MS-Windows 
 WRAPUP10.ZIP   01-04-1995   92k   WrapUp v1.0: just as Windows executes your 
 WRCMDD15.ZIP   03-02-1995   50k   Winsock RCMD.DLL provides a Windows Sockets 
compatible routine similar to the Unix "rcmd" 
library function that allows you to execute 
commands on a remote host (i.e. Unix) over 
TCP/IP from within your program and retrive 
any output of the command. Works with almost 
any language that can call DLL's. 
 WRCPDL15.ZIP   03-04-1995   66k   Winsock RCP.DLL provides a Windows Sockets 
compatible routine that allows you to copy 
files to and from remote hosts (i.e. Unix) 
or between two remote hosts over TCP/IP from 
within your program. It can do recursive 
copies text file conversions on the fly. It 
functions like the TCP/IP "rcp" command and 
works with most languages that can call DLL's. 
 WRCPRS15.ZIP   03-02-1995   116k   Winsock RCP/RSH are Windows Sockets versions 
of the RCP and RSH commands commonly found 
on Unix systems. RCP copies files between 
the PC and a remote host (i.e. Unix) or 
between two remote hosts. It can do 
recursive copies and text file conversions on 
the fly. RSH allows you to execute commands 
on a remote host and view or capture the 
output to a file. 
 WRL_1.ZIP   03-26-1995   486k   Windows Recipe Library Series # 1 
Windows Recipe Library provides a quick easy 
way of accessing a very large collection of 
recipes from around the world. Divided into 
series by nationality or interest, each 
series contains 500 recipes. View a recipe on 
screen or printer, Series 1, our Sampler is a 
overview of our enormous recipe collection. 
Windows 3.1, 3 meg HD. Registration. $9.95 
 WRSHD15.ZIP   03-02-1995   186k   Winsock RSHD is a Windows Sockets version of 
the Unix Remote Shell Deamon. It accepts  
requests for commands from the "rsh" command, 
either from Unix or other PC's, and runs them 
on the PC. It also allows file copies to and 
from the PC via "rcp". Security can also be 
enforced. A special "SendKeys" extension 
allows some remote control of the Windows 
commands executed via "rsh". 
 WSIRC14E.ZIP   01-10-1995   522k   WinSock IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Client 
 WSIRDS35.ZIP   03-10-1995   720k   WinSIRDS v3.5 Single Image Random Dot 
 WSTMR123.ZIP   03-23-1995   66k   WS-TIMER v1.23 -freeware application to help 
 WS_FTP.ZIP   01-22-1995   114k   Windows Sockets FTP Client Application 
 WWATCH11.ZIP   01-03-1995   106k   WinWatch v1.1 - Report available Windows 
 WWEBST07.ZIP   02-26-1995   39k   Windows Sockets Webster Client for accessing 
 WZIPSE10.ZIP   02-27-1995   108k   WinZip Self-Extractor-Make Windows SFX Files 
Do you need to send files to end users who 
may not have an unzip utility? If so, try 
WinZip Self-Extractor, an optional add-on for 
WinZip. WinZip Self-Extractor creates native 
Windows self-extracting ZIP files that are 
only about 12kb larger than the original ZIP. 
End users without an unzip program can just 
double click on a self-extacting ZIP file to 
unzip it with a familiar Windows interface. 
 XFS191.ZIP   04-24-1995   211k   Windows: NFS client for Windows for 
 YELLOWS7.ZIP   01-22-1995   141k   YELLOWS7.ZIP> V.1.0 Lighthouse Productions 
Winter Edition 1995. INTER-ACTIVE YELLOW PAGES.  
Compiled in Windows Help File Format  
(Hypertext) for rapid searching of National 
organizations. Updated Monthly. GET LATEST  
VERSIONS ON EXEC-PC at (414) 789-4360 Go Free  
Area or The NETCENTER at http://netcenter.com 
or COMPUSERVE WINSHARE FORUM, LIB 10, or 
AOL COMPUTER & SOFT DEPT., WINDOWS LIB, 
REFERENCE SECTION  
 ZCB21.ZIP   02-15-1995   389k   ZIP CODE BOOK for WINDOWS v2.1 
Û A zip code (and city, state, area code) Û 
Û lookup program. Enter a zip code to Û 
Û instantly bring up the corresponding city,Û 
Û state and area code. Or enter the city Û 
Û name and state to find the zip code. Û 
Û Copy/Paste to and from any Windows Û 
Û application which supports the Windows Û 
Û clipboard. A "Must-Have" Windows utility.Û 
Û Requires VBRUN300.DLL (not in ZIP file) Û 
 ZIP_GO5W.ZIP   03-23-1995   87k   ZIP&GO v5.1 (C) 1995 - RUN FROM ZIPFILES 
DOS or WINDOWS, menu driven disk compression! 
Runs zipped programs from hard drive or disk. 
Transparent operation and total user control. 
All drives supported (in registered version). 
Splits large zipfiles to fit on floppy disks. 
Many more features - Registration fee $15.00. 
Requires a hard drive, DOS, and PKZIP v2.04G. 
Keywords: BACKUP COMPRESS ZIP 
Leonard Klafta ZIP&GO v5.1 Feb. 25, 1995 
 ZM52.ZIP   01-12-1995   459k   Zip Manager Ver 5.2 Upgrade Release 
Zip Mgr 5.2 now has faster compress/extract 
Network & E-Mail support are included free! 
Only Zip Mgr is a Windows based 100% compat. 
alternative to pkzip 2.04. Works just like 
the Windows File Mgr, Drag & Drop for easy 
Zip and Un-Zipping! Mult volume support,Self 
Extracting EXE, and many other NEW features. 
ALL known bugs from vers 5.0 & 5.1 are fixed  
 ZOO210E.ZIP   01-20-1995   69k   ZOO! for Windows v2.10E - ZOO! is a cute 
little program launcher. Programs may be 
defined by drag and drop and may be executed 
by choosing an button. Properties of these 
buttons, such as number to be displayed at 
once, can be set as other properties. Free. 
 ZSAPI25A.ZIP   01-13-1995   527k   Zip Studio 2.5 (Part 1/2)************** 
New major release for the Windows ZIP/ 
UNZIP API: A Zip Shell, Multiple parts 
and encrypted ZIP files support, Zip 
functions are 600% faster, informations 
functions are over 1000% faster........ 
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