DAD'S CHOICE Version 1.0 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: Dr. Andrew Motes MOTES EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE 1632 Brooks St. Fayetteville, AR. 72701 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. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ 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. Andrew Motes, PhD Parent, Educator, Engineer, Scientist ________________________________________________________________ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄ¿ ³ (tm) Äij ³o ³ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ³ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÁÐÄÄ¿ ³ Association of ³ ³ ³ÄÙ Shareware ÀÄÄij o ³ Professionals ÄÄÄÄÄij º ³ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ÀÄÄÄÄÐÄÄÄÄÙ 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 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. Œ Registration Letter TO: Dr. Andrew Motes Motes Educational Software 1632 Brooks St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 FROM: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 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. I use 5.25 inch _____ / 3.5 inch _____ disks. (Please check one)