Welcome to the HyperCard Videodisc ToolKit!

In order to use this ToolKit, you need a Macintosh with at least 1 megabyte of memory, Macintosh System 4.2 or later and HyperCard.  The ToolKit is a two disk set that includes all the additional software you need to start using and creating HyperCard videodisc applications.  

To get started, open the stack called Videodisc Stack; it contains an overview of the ToolKit and connects you to all the other parts.

A hard disk is strongly recommended.  If you have a hard disk, copy the contents of both Videodisc ToolKit discs into a single folder on the hard disk.

The HyperCard Videodisc ToolKit includes the following files:

Disc #1:

	¥ Read Me First! Ñ this document (TeachText format).
	¥ Print Me - Introductory material and a list of the HyperTalk videodisc
	    commands you can print out for hardcopy reference (MacWrite format).
	¥ TeachText Ñ the TeachText application.
	¥ Videodisc Stack Ñ an introduction stack to interactive video; this is 
			where you should start to learn about interactive video and HyperCard.
	¥ Videodisc Commands Ñ a complete list of the HyperTalk videodisc 
			commands.
	¥ Index Stack Ñ a videodisc indexing tool.
	¥ ResCopy Ñ a resource copier which makes it easy to install the resources
      necessary for HyperCard to control a videodisc player.  ResCopy works
      like Font/DA Mover. 
	¥ Notebook Ñ a collection of useful company addresses related to using and
     creating interactive videodisc presentations.

Disc #2:

	¥ Video Tips Ñ a collection of tips on the limitations and best uses of the 	
			interactive video facilities included in this ToolKit.
	¥ Advanced Material Ñ documentation and source code for programmers who 
			want to write their own videodisc player driver or talk directly to the 
			driver through the serial port of the Macintosh.
	¥ NASA Stack Ñ an example interactive video stack.
	¥ Presentation Maker Ñ a tool which makes it easy to set up and play any 
		 number of videodisc segments.

In order to use any part of the source or object code contained in this ToolKit in a commercial product, you must first obtain a license from Apple Computer.  For licensing information contact Apple at:

Apple Computer, Inc.
Software Licensing
20525 Mariani Avenue, Mail Stop 38-I
Cupertino, CA  95014

