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Functionality and Features
Project Planning: Allowed users to design, schedule, and track projects with detailed control over tasks and resources.
Forecasting Tools: Included features to predict costs and resource needs well in advance.
Efficiency Tools: Helped users manage time and money efficiently across multiple projects.
Reporting: Generated informative reports on progress, resource allocation, and timelines.
Competition: Positioned as a competitor to early versions of Microsoft Project for DOS1.
Packaging and Distribution
Distributed on 5.25" and 3.5" floppy disks, typical of software from that era.
The software was not copy-protected, making it easier to install and share.
File size for version 2.0 was approximately 6.32MB, which was substantial for the time1.
Legacy and Documentation
The software is preserved in archives like WinWorldPC and the Computer History Museum, where it's recognized as part of the evolution of project management tools.
A related book titled "Harvard Project Manager / Total Project Manager: Controlling Your Resources" by Lawrence Kasevich (1986) provides insights into its usage and methodology2.