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SCHOOL-MOM is an educational tool for children ages 4 to 14.
Its main options are Music, Art, Spelling, English, Math, Exams
and Time. There is also an additional Registration Form
option to assist you with registering your copy of the software.
Also, a hidden File Change Menu exists for parents and teachers.
This menu can be used to make additions and changes to the data
files. For more detailed information you can read the manual
which is stored in the manual.doc file. You can print
manual.doc to the screen while in the operating system by typing
TYPE MANUAL.DOC then pressing ENTER, or you can print it to a
printer by typing PRINT MANUAL.DOC then pressing ENTER.
When you are ready to register your copy of SCHOOL-MOM, select
the Registration Form Option to print a registration letter.
This letter will contain the name and registration number of the
person who gave you a copy of the software. When I receive your
registration I'll send that person a $5.00 distribution fee.
Next, I'll send you the hardcopy manual, your registration
number and instructions for storing your name and registration
number in your copy of SCHOOL-MOM. When you give copies to
others and they register their copies, your name will appear on
their registration letters and you will receive a $5.00
distribution fee for each of them. This offer holds for
individuals, schools, clubs and shareware dealers. The only
catch is that you must be a registered owner of SCHOOL-MOM.
I do allow individuals or groups to sell disks with this
software on them. Just keep in mind that you are selling the
disk and not the software. A reasonable price should not
exceed $7.00 for the disk. This is a good way for computer
clubs, scouting groups, and schools to raise funds. If the
copy on the disk is registered, additional funds can be raised
through the distribution fees received.
Site licenses are available. To use this software on 2 to 10
computers the site license is $50.00. To use it on an unlimited
number of computers the cost is $100.00. For those institutions
that desire a site license an invoice is available on this disk.
Just print the file invoice.doc to your printer.
When you register your copy of SCHOOL-MOM I'll also give you
free registration for my program called THE CHILDREN'S GRAPHICS
PROGRAM. This graphics program can be used to draw lines,
boxes, circles, arcs and text in multiple colors. Once you've
completed your drawing you can paint, edit, print, store, copy
or animate your drawings. When you register, I'll send you the
most recent version of this graphics program.
The minimum hardware requirements for SCHOOL-MOM are 256K of RAM
and Color graphics. The minimum software requirement is DOS 2.0
or higher. I regret that the program no longer runs on 128K RAM
but the program has just grown too large and breaking it down
into several small programs is too messy.
To run the program simply place the disk in the drive, type
"go", then press enter. When you see the main options window,
use the up and down arrow keys or press the key corresponding to
the first letter of the option you desire to highlight your
desired option. Next, press the enter key to accept the option.
A suboption or level window will become visible then. You must
then choose a suboption or level from this window using the same
technique as before. If you get into trouble just accept "END"
or press the "ESC" key.
If you want to turn the sound off, use the left arrow key to
highlight OFF. To turn it back on use the right arrow key to
highlight ON. You can change the sound on/off setting at any
time you are able to see the sound on/off indicator.
If you find that the program does not run properly try executing
the DOS command SET 87=NO before running the program. This
command tells the computer not to use the math coprocessor.
Although this program should run on computers with math
coprocessors, it is possible that it could give you trouble. If
you still have trouble, it could be that you do not have a color
graphics adapter or color monitor. This program requires color.
I suggest that you keep a safe backup copy of all the files on
this disk. If the work copy of the data files gets damaged, you
can reproduce it using the backup.
I think you'll like this software. As it grows, I believe it
will become the most complete piece of educational software
available. If you find the program useful please contribute to
its development by sending the $25.00 registration fee. Your
registration will cover all versions of SCHOOL-MOM, past and
future. When you register I'll send you a hardcopy manual, put
you on the update notification list, and if you want, a copy of
my new Children's Graphics Program. With your registration I'll
also provide you with mail support. This means that, through
the mail, I'll answer all your questions relating to the program
and how to use it. If you are a member of Compuserve you may
also leave messages for me there. My user ID is 73757,1111.
Please send your registration and/or your questions and comments
to me at the following address:
MOTES EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
1632 Brooks St.
Fayetteville, AR. 72701
I believe the strength and prosperity of this country has always
relied on the level of our education and character of our
people. Now, the education level in the U.S. is actually
decreasing rather than increasing. Illiteracy is becoming
common and knowledge of science and technology is becoming rare.
In most U.S. Universities the foreign students majoring in
science and technology now outnumber the American students. By
putting this software on the shareware market I hope to do my
part to help educate our youth. Please help me! If you find
this program useful please register your copy. I can't continue
to update and support this program without your support.
I want to develop an EXAMS disk for SCHOOL-MOM that contains a
large collection of EXAM files on a variety of subjects. I need
your help to supply these exams. If you will send me exam files
that you have created, I will send you a copy of the completed
collection when it is done. Also, send me written permission to
distribute your examination file. The completed disk will also
contain a read file with the names of all the contributors and
discriptions of the exams.
Andrew Motes, PhD
Parent, Educator, and President
MOTES EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
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└────╨────┘ MEMBER
This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve
a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at P.O. Box 5786, Bellevue, WA
98006 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.