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- Atoms, Symbols and Equations v 2.0 ⌐Ray Le Couteur 1996-1999
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- Shareware
- Atoms, Symbols and Equations is Shareware ('try before you buy software'). If you
- wish to continue using it after a 30 day trial, you must register (pay for) it.
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- Overview
- A unique interactive Multimedia Chemistry Tutor which tests students as they learn
- (it uses the internal speaker if you don't have a soundcard). As far as possible,
- skills are taught through familiar examples, to help reinforce general chemical
- knowledge. Topics covered include: Word Equations; Elements and Symbols; Valency
- and Formulas; Models of Reacting Molecules (molecular models); Symbol Equations;
- Atomic Structure; Formation of Ions; Ions, Formulas and Equations.
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- Options
- There is an option to 'trap' the user within a unit once started (to help
- teachers ensure that pupils stay on task), with a password required to exit.
- The decision whether to trap users and the password can be changed by running
- the program 'options.exe'(click on the 'Change Options' icon in the 'Atoms
- Symbols & Equations' group or folder).
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- System Requirements
- Almost any computer running Windows 3.1/95/98 (PC 386 or above, 4mb ram,
- vga/svga monitor).
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- Installation
- Unzip, if necessary, and run 'Setup' and follow simple on-screen instructions.
- In the case of the self extracting version, simply run 'chemxa20.exe' instead.
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- Note: the shared file, vbrun300.dll, is installed into the program folder/directory
- (c:\equation by default). This avoids conflicts during uninstallation and makes
- installation over a network more straightforward. If you are sure that vbrun300.dll is
- already on your system, you can safely delete the copy in the program folder/directory.
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- Running the Program
- Win 3.1
- Click on the 'equations' icon in the 'Atoms Symbols & Equations' group which will
- be on your desktop.
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- Win95/98
- From the start menu, select programs and then the 'Atoms Symbols & Equations'
- folder. Select the 'equations' icon to run the program.
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- Uninstall
- Simply click on the uninstall icon to remove 'Atoms, Symbols and Equations'
- from your system.
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- Network Installation
- Installation should be carried out by the network administrator and should
- be very easy, as all files are installed into the single program directory.
- However, security measures can prevent files being installed or the
- installation of icons in the programs menu.
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- The uninstall icon should not be available to network users.
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- What's new for version 2.0?
- 1. Answers now available to most questions.
- 2. Printable certificate available at the end of each unit.
- 3. New element symbols game.
- 4. More detailed Periodic Tables.
- 5. Automatic uninstall now included.
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- Year 2000
- The program has been tested for Year 2000 compliancy.
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- Further Information/Technical Support
- Contact the author, Ray Le Couteur by email at: Raylec@compuserve.com
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- Warranty Disclaimer
- These programs and documentation are provided "as is" and without any express or
- implied warranties. I have run the programs on a number of machines but cannot
- possibly anticipate all possible variations of software and hardware that the
- programs may be run under. Therefore, the user must assume the entire risk of using
- these programs. Under no circumstances will I be liable for any damages arising from
- the use of, or inabilty to use, these programs.
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- Ray Le Couteur January 1999