john@ames.arc.nasa.gov (John Baima) (05/25/89)
I have used software from TurboPower software for over three years and I have been most satisfied with their products. They came out with their programmer's utilities in 1985, a large code model for Turbo 3.0 in 1986 and a few products for TP 4.0. Their large code model for Turbo 3.0 saved me from Microsoft Pascal. They now offer Turbo Professional, Turbo Analyst and a database product. I have not used the database product, but the rest have been excellent. Anyone doing a significant amount of programming with Turbo needs to have a tool like their Turbo Professional. It is a comprehensive library for screen handling, strings, DOS/BIOS calls, interrupts and TSR's and much more. When I have needed to call them, they know what they are talking about. Kim Kokkonen does not answer the phone any more, which is a pity, but they have a good staff. I don't think that they have a student discount, but if you are not willing to pay their prices, you do not value your time at all. All of their products can be purchased with full source code. Highly recommended. john baima uucp killer!utafll!john bitnet d024jkb@utarlg