Fractal Graphics [3D_BROT] 3D-Brot (Schore, Michael; $0) is a set of GIF files picturing 3-D mandelbrot sets. These can be viewed with any GIF file viewer, such as VPIC. It is, of course, more spectacular in full color on an EGA or VGA. [3DMAND] 3-D Mandelbrot (Shin, D.H.; $10) lets you generate and animate complex, 256 color 3-dimensional mandelbrot or Julia images. The images can be infinitely complex, and the program supports more than 65000 iterations. Other features include previews of new drawings, potential calculating, integer math options, estimated finish time calculation, sectional view, and much more. VGA and 572K of free conventional memory are required. [3DFRAC] 3dfrac 3.0 (Contorer, Aaron; $?) This is a different kind of fractal-graphics program. It uses three-dimensional fractal geometry to generate simulated landscapes from a perspective you would see from an airplane. EGA/VGA required. C source code is included. [BIOMRPH] Biomorph 1.01 (Seidel, David A.; $0) generates fractal biomorphs by reiterating the function f(Z) = Z^3 + C, where Z and C are both complex numbers. Requires EGA/VGA. C source code is included. [DRAGON] Dragon (Mulvey, Bret; $0) calculates and displays a class of mathematical curves known as Julia sets, named after Gaston Julia. Gaston Julia and Pierre Fatou studied the properties of these curves in depth during the first world war, but without modern computer graphics it was almost impossible to imagine what the curves actually look like. The details of a Julia curve are infinitely small and no computer can give an exact representation of one, but DRAGON will display a Julia curve to the best of its abilities. [FLY_MW] Fly-MW (Moraffware; $0) is a scrolling fractal landscape that provides the illusion of looking down at the earth through an aircraft window. A version with a jet flying through the air is provided. VGA is required. [FR3] Fractal Aggregation Techniques (Fractal Recreations; $29) generates fractal shapes from probability distributions and random walks. Beautiful shapes can be created which resemble coral, bushes, trees, sand dunes and mountains. An unusual features is an option to drop pixels like snowflakes which cling to the pixels below. You can import a PCX file or draw an image for this mode as well. Another option allows pixels to move in from ever-widening circles in search of pixels in the center. There are many special effects available. These creations are fascinating to watch, and this is a very well done package. [FRAC] Frac (Ratcliff, John; $0) is a fractal rendering program. The FRAC program uses a unique algorithm to speed up the mandelbrot computation. [FRACLND] Fractal Landscapes 2.0 (Chao, Dennis; $10) creates beautiful random fractal landscapes in 3D. You can change color palettes, the viewing angle, and more. EGA/VGA is required. The program sometimes aborted with an error message while drawing in our testing, but ran all right most of the time. [FRED] Fractal Editor 1.3 (David Canright; $0) allows you to design your own fractals. You can choose between properties (scaling, rotation, fixed point), add color and generate an endless variety of new fractals. You can save your fractal images as PCX files. [FRACTAL] Fractal Grafics (Cedar Software; $44) allows you to draw spectacular pictures using fractals. The program uses a new, powerful drawing tool called a "fractal template", to create complex shapes with rich detail, and assemble these shapes into colorful images. You'll also learn through hands-on exploration about fractal geometry and "chaos" theory. PCX format images from other programs may be imported. It provides SuperVGA support up to 800x600 resolution, and DXF file output for compatibility with CAD and vector drawing programs. EMS and virtual memory support is included for fast high-resolution screen updates. This is a fascinating program exhibiting a unique marriage of art and mathematics, but requires no knowledge of either. It is intuitive and very easy to operate. [FRACTKL] Fractal Kaleidoscope 2N (Thomas, Arthur L.; $15) will help you design and display slowly-changing pictures on your computer screen using Fractal Graphics. Requires an EGA card and monitor. An 80*87 version is included. [FRACMAS] Fractal Master (Carlson, Paul W.; $15-$20) is a menu-driven program that allows you to create, save, and modify several different types of fractals. It includes the Mandelbrot Set, Julia Sets, Dragonland, and self-squared dragons. Both integer and floating point calculations can be used. Maps can be saved to disk and colors edited. It also includes animation and mirror images. EGA required. [FWEAVE] FractalWeave 2.0 (Price, James H.; $15) generates a unique variety of colorful and detailed screen images with Fractal graphics. Unlike most fractal generating programs, it combines fairly rapid image generation with an animated display. It also has the capability to save full screen images in standard PCX format. EGA/VGA is required. [FRACTINT] Fractint 18.0 (Tyler, Bert and Wegner, Tim; $0) generates Mandelbrot and Julia set fractal images with code written specifically for 386's. (It will also work on a 8088 or 268 machine.) With superVGA's, Fractint can rotate the colors in the palette and randomly add colors giving a kind of pseudo animation that has to be seen to be believed. Features include on-line help with over 350 available screens, a demo mode, support for PaintJet printers, support for XGA video adapter, and support for Targa+ video adapter. This is one of the premier factal graphics programs and has a huge array of options, features, and support for various video boards and resolutions. Anyone interested in fractals should definitely get this disk. Requires 1meg+ disk space. [FRAK] Frak (Graham, Keith P.; $0) Fraktal experiments with interesting bugs. Fast. [IFSTREE] IFS Trees (MorganSoft; $0) draws trees of different sizes on screen using fractal graphics. VGA required. [KAOTIX] Kaotix 2.3 (BSX International; $5) is a Chaotic fractal generator. You simply pick up to 15 points on the screen, and a beautiful undulating picture is created. EGA and a mouse are required. [LANDFRM] LandForm 1.0 (Smith, Glenn K.; $0) is a fractal program for VGA that generates two views of a piece of land. It starts with a top view then rotates the map to a side view that shows depth and height of the landscape, plus moving waters and a dark sky with stars. Also included are two self-running demos that display the images with motion in the water. [LIFEPIX] LifePix 1.7 (PC Solutions; $15) is a fractal picture generator. [MAND] Mand88/Mand386 2.3 (Christman, John; $15) is a Mandelbrot microscope. The "microscope" means that you can magnify selected parts of the screen. Since fractals are, by definition, extremely irregular lines made up of an infinite number of similarly irregular lines, you can "zoom in" forever. Requires CGA, EGA or VGA compatible video and at least 512k of RAM. The 386 version is extremely fast, even without a math coprocessor. A mouse is supported for moving the pointer and an HPLJ is supported for printouts. [M_MAGIC] Mandelbrot Magic (Left Coast Software; $15) generates color displays of the Mandelbrot Set and Julia Sets, a famous group of mathematical structures known as fractals. [MBROT] Mandelbrot Microscope (Jeff Parsons; $0) calculates (optionally in the background) and displays Mandelbrot graphics. [MANDVGA] MandelBrot Picture Generator (Rodriguez, Jose L.; $0) draws 256-color fractal graphics on a VGA/MCGA. Source code in C and Fortran is included. The math coprocessor is supported, but not required. [MSET] Mset (Hayden, David M.; $15) creates, stores, and displays images of the Mandelbrot Set. Features include 80x87 support, CGA, EGA, Hercules, VGA, AT&T 400, PC 3270, and IBM 8451 graphics support, image compression, zooming, fast sketching, color and black & white images, control of the color palette, menus, and on-line help. Other features include integer math, Mouse support, Julia set fractals, color guessing, on screen menus, menu hot keys, 256 color SVGA support, and a trails effect. One of the program's most interesting features is it's ability to quickly sketch an image. Sketches show the basic features of an image and help you decide whether to create a detailed rendering. [RREALM] Recursive Realm (Jones, Scott ASP; $20) is a fractal generation system. Features include expanded memory support, virtual screens, escape sequence tracking, expanded help system, two Julia set functions, four Newton's method functions, direct graphics mode selection from data-entry menu, key changes, speed improvements, Julia set zooming, warped mandelbrots, and the ability to save in PCX EGA/VGA. A math coprocessor is supported. Other features include 3-D projection; sphere projection; convolution to finds edges and lines in an image by recoloring each picture with a color that is a function of the color of the pixel's neighbors; jigsaw puzzles; rapid expansion; variable escape radius; mouse support; and a new Newton's method function and one new magnetism function to show the universality of Mandelbrot set. Requires a hard disk.