DOS Mounter cures headaches, MacOpener causes them. (Software Architect's DOS Mounter and DataViz' MacOpener file format conversion software) (Software Review)(Evaluation)

The Bottom Line: VERY GOOD

DOS Mounter

A strong conversion utility, DOS Mounter does everything but stick the disk in the drive for you.

Pros: Simple to use, and this handy utility offers flexible control over file-format exchange.

Cons: It's a little pricey.

Software Architects Inc., Bothell, Wash.; (206) 487-0122; fax: (206) 487-0467; E-mail: support@softarch.com.

Price: $89.95

Platform: Macintosh System 6 or later; reads and writes Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT files.

The Bottom Line: POOR

MacOpener, Version 1.0

Hampered by counterintuitive procedures and the limitations of its design, MacOpener has a long way to go towards usability.

Pros: Lets Windows 95 users copy Mac files.

Cons: Except under Windows 3.1, it does not let you see Mac disks from applications, File Manager, or Explorer; …