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- DAD'S CHOICE Version 1.0
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- DAD'S CHOICE is an educational tool for children of all ages.
- Its main options are Register, Laser Blast, Bug Numbers,
- Applespider, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and
- Division, Prealgebra Math, and Graphics. The purpose of the
- Register option is to assist you with registering your copy
- of the software.
-
- For more detailed information on DAD'S CHOICE 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.
-
- The minimum software requirement is DOS 2.0 or higher. The
- minimum hardware requirements for DAD'S CHOICE are 256K of RAM
- and Color graphics. A mouse is optional but recommended for
- the Graphics option.
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- To run the program simply place the disk in the drive, type
- "go", then press ENTER. This startup procedure may vary
- depending on which shareware dealer you acquire the software
- from. 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 desired option to highlight the option you want.
- Next, press the enter key to accept the option. If you get
- into trouble just accept "END" or press the "ESC" key.
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- 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.
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- There is an easy way to learn to use the Graphics Module. Just
- print the file tutorial.doc to your printer and then run the
- program following the instructions.
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- If you will be using a mouse I strongly suggest you read the
- manual before you read the tutorial. You can do most of your
- drawing with the mouse and never have to use the keyboard.
- Drawings can be made very quickly this way.
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- You may place this program and its files on your hard disk.
- I recommend you place it on a directory called DC. To make
- this directory you must be in the C drive. Type MD DC then
- press ENTER to make the directory. Now place the DAD'S CHOICE
- disk in drive A then type COPY A:\*.* C:\DC\*.* and press
- ENTER. After you've done this you can run the program from
- drive C.
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- 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.
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- If it still does not work perhaps it could be that you have
- loaded a memory resident program. These programs remain in
- memory and can prevent other programs from running properly.
- Memory resident programs are usually loaded by the autoexec.bat
- file. You can solve this problem by rebooting your computer
- without loading the memory resident programs.
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- I suggest that you keep a safe backup copy of all the files on
- this disk. If the work copy of the files gets damaged, you
- can reproduce it using the backup.
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- I think you'll like this software. If you find the program
- useful please contribute to its development by sending the
- registration fee. Your registration will cover all versions
- of DAD'S CHOICE. Please send your registration and/or your
- questions and comments to me at the following address:
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- Dr. Andrew Motes
- MOTES EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
- 1632 Brooks St.
- Fayetteville, AR. 72701
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- When you are ready to register your copy of DAD'S CHOICE, you may
- select the Register option to print a registration letter.
- When you register I'll also send you the most recent version of
- SCHOOL-MOM. SCHOOL-MOM is probably the largest and most
- complete children's education program available anywhere.
- If you also decide to become a registered owner of SCHOOL-MOM
- you may deduct $10.00 from the SCHOOL-MOM registration fee.
-
- I 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 $6.00 for the disk. This is a good way for computer
- clubs, scouting groups, and schools to raise funds.
- ________________________________________________________________
-
- What is a Shareware Author? A Shareware Author is someone who
- writes computer software then shares it with others for them to
- try out. If they like the software they are expected to share
- in the development costs by registering the software with the
- author. These authors receive no other compensation for the
- time and money spend developing the software. In fact, it
- requires a considerable amount of money to distribute copies
- of these programs. The authors send regular updates to the
- shareware dealers and the dealers do not support the authors
- in any way. As long as the users continue to support the
- authors, the shareware concept can be used to provide the
- public with inexpensive, quality software.
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-
- 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 specializing in
- science and technology now outnumber the American students. By
- placing 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.
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-
- Finally, let me say that perfection is something that I continue
- to strive for but never expect to achieve. Therefore, you may
- find errors in this program. I do not have a staff of quality
- assurance personnel to check my programming and spelling. If
- you find any kind of error in the program please let me know.
- I appreciate the help you provide. I promise to do my best to
- fix the errors then send you (the person who finds the error)
- a corrected copy at my own expense.
-
- ________________________________________________________________
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- I CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS SOFTWARE IS BUG FREE. ALSO, I
- CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS DISK DOES NOT HAVE A VIRUS. IT IS
- ALWAYS POSSIBLE THAT SOMEONE COULD CORRUPT THE SOFTWARE OR THE
- DISK BETWEEN THE TIME I RELEASE IT AND YOU RECEIVE IT.
- THEREFORE, YOU MUST USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I CAN ASSURE YOU
- THAT I HAVE NOT INTENTIONALLY PLACED ANYTHING IN THIS SOFTWARE
- THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE. HOWEVER, I CAN NOT ACCEPT
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ITS USE. I
- RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALWAYS USE A VIRUS CHECKING PROGRAM ON YOUR
- DISKS BEFORE YOU USE THEM.
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-
- Andrew Motes, PhD
- Parent, Educator, Engineer, Scientist
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- ________________________________________________________________
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- 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 545 Grover Road, Muskegon,
- MI 49442-9427 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP
- Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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- Registration Letter
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- TO: Dr. Andrew Motes
- Motes Educational Software
- 1632 Brooks St.
- Fayetteville, AR 72701
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- FROM: ________________________________
-
- ________________________________
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- ________________________________
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- ________________________________
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- Please register my copy of DAD'S CHOICE version 1.0. Also, send
- me my free evaluation copy of SCHOOL-MOM. I've enclosed the
- $15.00 registration fee for DAD'S CHOICE. I understand that I
- can deduct $10 from the SCHOOL-MOM registration fee if I decide
- to register it.
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- I use 5.25 inch _____ / 3.5 inch _____ disks. (Please check one)
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