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- - SHAREWARE SLIDESET PACK 03 - For use with Microscope for the PC -
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-
- (C) Molcol Software Feb. 1994
- 69 Commonside West.
- Mitcham.
- Surrey.
- CR4 4HB. Tel: 081-685 0528
-
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-
-
- Conditions of use:-
-
- Slidesets contained in this pack may be freely copied and distributed,
- provided no charge is made except such charges deemed normal by Shareware
- Disk Vendors. Such charge would normally cover their expenses in copying and
- distributing disks plus a small profit for the service they provide.
-
- Slidesets in this pack may be used free of charge indefinitely by owners of
- LICENSED OR REGISTERED VERSIONS of Microscope for the PC.
-
- Slidesets in this pack may be used for upto 4 weeks by people evaluating the
- use of SHAREWARE VERSIONS OF Microscope for the PC to assist them in making
- a decision regarding paying a licensing fee and obtaining a licensed
- version.
-
- If you have not already become an owner of a licensed version of Microscope
- for the PC then be aware of what you are missing. A simple licence to
- continue viewing SHAREWARE distributed slidesets will enable you to quickly
- pick a set for viewing and end the nuisance of having to install a slideset
- everytime you want to use it. The licence is not expensive and in return,
- you receive replacement software enabling better performance.
-
- Optionally, you may wish to purchase the PRO version and gain access to the
- Professional range of slidesets. Examples from these form the basis of
- Shareware slidesets.
-
- Further details can be obtained by contacting Molcol Software on the number
- above or by referring to notices in Microscope Software.
-
-
- *COPYRIGHT*
- Copyright to all slidesets, their files, and images remain at all time with
- Molcol Software.
-
-
-
-
- Installing the slidesets
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- In the following text, (n) refers to a number between 00 to 99 or letters
- of the filename following the first four letters SHAR, for example:
- if the file you downloaded was SHARE1.EXE then SHARE(n).EXE
- refers to SHAR1.EXE etc., if the file on the distribution disk is
- SHARMOSQ.EXE then (n) represents; if the file is SHAR03 then (n)
- represents 03 etc.
-
-
- 1) Copy the file SHAR(n).EXE to your hard disk where Microscope for the PC
- software is installed. Log onto this directory at the DOS prompt and invoke
- the file by entering: SHAR(n).EXE or SHAR(n).EXE as appropriate.
-
- This will extract the 'compressed' files into the directory. You can then
- delete SHAR(n).EXE or SHAR(n) from your hard disk to save space.
-
-
-
- Files extracted
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-
- This file .......... READ.ME3
- Slidesets .......... (name).QPL, (name).SET, (name).MIC
- and either (name).TUT or (name).ANI
-
- ... Where (name) equals the slideset file name!
-
-
-
- About the SLIDESETS
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- Examples MAY be included from the following Pro slidesets, which can
- be purchased direct from MOLCOL SOFTWARE:-
-
-
-
- SHAREWARE SLIDE AS NAMED BELOW
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-
- SHARANIM - An animated slideset. This is ADVERTISING several PRO
- animated slidesets from the slideset packs called
- GARDEN SAFARI 1 & INTRODUCTION TO POND LIFE 1.
-
-
- SHAR5 - This provides a few selects still slides from the animated
- slideset, SHARANIM to enable details of specimens to
- be labelled.
-
-
- These slides are from PROfessional slideset packs:-
-
- GARDEN SAFARI 1
- INTRODUCTION TO POND LIFE 1
-
-
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-
-
- For registered users of Microscope Pro:-
-
-
- Additional Slidesets for Microscope for the PC.
- ================================================
-
- Microscope for the PC is a very new product.
-
-
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- !!! PRICES !!!!
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
-
- To simplify pricing policy for slideset packs, from FEB 1994 all
- PRO slideset packs will be uniformly priced at 5.00 UK pounds per
- disk. Where a slideset pack actually consists of 2 disks, then
- the price for the pack will be 10.00 UK pounds. All prices include
- packaging and post.
-
-
- SPECIAL NOTE TO NON-UK USERS PURCHASING PRO SLIDESETS IF OUTSIDE THE UK.
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-
- USA, CANADA, AND ADJACENT AREAS
- -------------------------------
- Slidesets are sold as packs, normally several slidesets of many images
- to a disk. To offer these relatively cheaply outside the United
- Kingdom it is not feasible to ship single disks. Instead all prices have
- been simplified for non-UK customers. You can order direct from Molcol
- Software at a cost of $9.00 (USA Dollars per disk) but all orders must
- be for at least 3 DISKS. No additional shipping or handling charges need
- to be added. As you become aware of the growing range of PROfessional
- slidesets, simply choose the ones you would like, make sure they total
- at least 3 disks and send a cheque for $27.00 (USA dollars)
-
- Any additional slideset disks can be included on the same order for the
- reduced price of $8.00 (USA dollars). Here is an example:-
-
-
- You want 3 disks - send $27.00
- You want 5 disks - send $43.00
-
-
- All payments for slidesets should be by way of a cheque to MOLCOL SOFTWARE,
- SENT TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS
- AS WELL AS THE NAMES OF THE SLIDESET PACKS YOU REQUIRE.
-
-
- Your Cheques should be made out in your local currency when writing the
- amount in words. If we experience any problems with our bank accepting
- the cheque, we will contact you to offer alternative ways of making
- the transaction. In most cases, this will not be necessary.
-
-
- Above all, do not be put off of using our products because we are remote
- from you by separate countries. Our aim is to establish international
- links between people interested in Microscopy in general, and we will
- try every means to ensure you are able to use our product and enjoy the
- more general establishment of common information exchange between
- Microscopy-interested users.
-
-
-
- AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND ADJACENT AREAS
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- Slideset packs are disrubuted in Australia and adjacent areas by :-
-
- ALPHON EDUGAMES of Australia
- P.O. Box Aspley 4034 Austalia
- (or) 221 Ridley Rd., Bridgeman Downs 4035 Australia.
-
- Voice/fax Tel: (07) 2632744 International: 61 7 2632744
-
-
- Slidesets are sold as packs, normally several slidesets of many images
- to a disk. These are priced at a flat rate of A$13.50 (Australian
- dollars) per disk. A minimum order of 2 disks is required. Prices
- include post and package.
-
- Example:
- You want 2 disks - send A$27.00
- You want 5 disks - send A$67.50
-
-
- Cheques or Credit Card sales to ALPHON EDUGAMES. Prices are for guidance
- only. Please phone for details.
-
- Above all, do not be put off of using UK products because we are remote
- from you by separate countries. Our aim is to establish international
- links between people interested in Microscopy in general, and we will
- try every means to ensure you are able to use our product and enjoy the
- more general establishment of common information exchange between
- Microscopy-interested users. ALPHON EDUGAMES can provide a complete range
- of Microscope for the PC products.
-
-
-
- Pricing Policy
- ---------------
-
- It is our overall objective to continually develop Microscope, and
- produce slidesets with lower prices, to make as much material
- available as possible at affordable prices. To a large extent,
- this is dependent on affordable technology and data-retention
- methods.
-
- Your support in purchasing our product is highly regarded beyond
- profit-making motives. Microscope for the PC is a 'first-of-a-kind'
- software package not necessary designed for a large Customer base.
- The intention of providing a product aimed at a 'specialised'
- group of people who enjoy this fascinating subject, brings with it
- additional responsibilities, and considerable 'marketing' problems
- when considering a public which may feel that Microscopy is too
- difficult or complex for them to enjoy.
-
- The cost of any product is dependent on the number of users. It is
- our aim to try and 'win' those customers who may never have 'touched'
- a Microscope, and in so doing, make the delights of using a real
- instrument or/and this software package an affordable alternative
- to the current range of electronic entertainment. We wish to do
- this while offering a product to existing real Microscope users
- that satifies their needs and enables expansion of their interest
- within a world of new technology.
-
- In becoming a registered user of Microscope for the PC, your comment
- and input will be respected and listened to. Help us to provide
- what you need, and we will endeavour to satisfy you. Please spread
- the word. If you have any ideas, or are interested in becoming
- involved with the material which Microscope will use, contact us:
- we may well be running a business, but our business is keeping our
- customers happy by supplying a product they are continually happy
- to support.
-
- If you already use a real Microscope, or you possess experience in
- subjects related to Microscopy, you may wish to contribute towards
- evolving MICROSCOPE for the PC. If this is the case, please give us
- a call - we would love to hear from you.
-
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- AVAILABLE NOW
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-
-
- WASP WARRIORS - 1 x 1.4 Meg. Disk
-
- Includes:-
-
- Animated Slideset of Wasp Jaws
- Animated Slideset of Wasp Sting Mechanism in action
- Still Slideset of Key Wasp Defence & Attack systems.
-
- This pack contains several slidesets revealing Wasps as predators of
- the air. As the name implies, the pack focuses on the formidable
- attack and defence capability of this mighty creature. Included with
- this pack are 2 remarkable animation slidesets of the Wasp stinging
- mechanism and crushing jaws in action. A 'still' slideset is also
- included providing further details on images shown in the animated
- slidesets and additional images related to the 'warrior' topic:
- sensory hairs, compound eye, claws, jaws, stinging equipment.
-
- The pack is suitable for most age groups and will be appreciated by
- anyone interested in insects, or anyone who has been panicked into
- running around in terror as a result of being 'buzzed' by these
- warriors of the air.
-
-
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-
- EVERYDAY OBJECTS - 1 x 1.4 Meg. Disk
-
- Includes:-
-
- Animated Slideset of Velcro
- Animated Slideset of a Ballpoint Pen
- Animated Slideset of Watch Mechanism
- Still Slideset of household objects
- Another Still slideset of Household objects
-
- This pack is stuffed full with animated and 'still' slidesets. It
- is highly recommended as a starter pack if you have not purchased
- any PRO slideset packages before. Aimed at all ages, this pack is
- a must for all growing children and curious adults. You will never
- take a teabag or a biro for granted again.
-
- The slidesets cover a wide range of objects found in our everyday
- life but reveals their detail and mechanics in close-up detail.
- Inventors, dates, development problems are also discussed in non-
- technical terms to allow understanding by all.
-
- Animated slidesets of VELCRO, BALLPOINT PEN, WATCH MECHANICS assist
- the 2 'still' slidesets MADE001 & MADE002 in revealing the secrets
- of the man-made things around us: BIRO, TORCH BULB, TEABAG, SHAVER,
- DISPOSABLE RAZOR, ZIPPER, WATCH, VELCRO, TOOTHBRUSH, DIAMOND RING,
- NYLON STOCKINGS, BOLTS, AEROSOLS, FOUNTAIN PEN ETC.,
-
-
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-
- Introduction to BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE PACK 1 - 1x 1.4 Meg Disk
-
- Includes:-
-
- 1 Still Slideset (enhanced)
-
- This pack contains a single slideset BIO1. The slideset is aimed
- at GCSE O & GCSC A levels students of Biology. It is the first
- of the BIOLOGY slidesets covering the basic principles of plant,
- cell, and insect structures. The subject matter is too wide for
- a single slideset pack to cover and further slidesets will be
- issued to build knowledge in this area.
-
- The pack will be of interest to BIOLOGY students, teachers, and
- also people who possess BRUNEL EQUIPMENT'S real slideset by the
- same name. This electronic slideset helps identification and
- understanding of BRUNEL slides in this range which were used as
- the source material for this pack. The slideset is a good starter
- pack for first look at Biological Subjects under a Microscope.
-
- SLIDES included in the pack cover: MAIZE STEM, PINE STEM, FROG SKIN,
- MIRACIDIUM, OLEANDER LEAF, ONION TIP, HONEY BEE LEG, FROM SMALL
- INTESTINE, HYDRA ETC.,
-
- The slideset serves as an introduction to this important area of
- study. All slides contain material carefully checked against
- different sources to ensure accuracy of educational content.
- Specialised slidesets of this nature require considerable work
- and special time-consuming techniques are employed to enhance the
- images to ensure their detail are clear and appropriate to learning
- requirements. This is reflected in the slightly dearer price of these
- PRO slidesets.
-
-
- MOLCOL SOFTWARE.
-
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-
- APHIDS & ANTS - 2 x 1.4 Meg. Disks
-
- Includes:-
-
- 6 x Animated Slidesets of Aphids and Ants
- 1 x Still Slideset of Aphids & Ants
-
- These related slidesets are about Aphids & Ants. The slidesets
- form a double disk pack containing 6 animated and 1 still slideset.
- Slides focus on aphids as creatures in their own right and their
- relationship with ants. All the images captured in these slides
- were from common events which happen everyday (in summer) in your
- back garden. The slidesets specialise in Ants 'farming' Aphid
- colonies and include 2 animated sequences of Ants 'milking' aphids
- for their honeydew.
-
- Since this is a double-disk pack (2 disks) the price is slightly
- higher to cover the additional disk and work involved. Double-disk
- packs are more economical in terms of cost per slideset.
-
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-
-
- PARASITES OF MAN & BEAST (Pack 1) - 1 x 1.4 Meg.Disks
-
- Includes:-
-
- 1 x Still Slideset of Fleas
- 1 x Still Slideset of Parasites
- 1 x Still Slideset of Mosquito & Malaria
-
-
-
- This single disk (1.4) has 3 slidesets filled with horrible
- blood sucking creatures and other parasites which live either on,
- or in the bodies of larger animals; including us.All slides in
- these sets are 'still' slides. Not for the Squeamish. The slideset
- includes slides of Ticks, Mites, Human Lice, Animal Fleas,
- Tapeworms, AND explains the Malaria evolution cycle.
-
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- GARDEN SAFARI (Pack 1) - 3 x 1.4 Meg disks
-
- Includes 1 x animated slideset of Shield bug
- Includes 2 x animated slidesets of Weevils
- Includes 2 x animated slidesets of Flies
- Includes 2 x animated slidesets of Insect Larvae
- Includes 1 x still slideset of Flies
- Includes 2 x animated slidesets of Microscopic Pond life.
- Includes 1 x still slideset of extracts from slidesets above.
-
-
- This pack is ideal for investigating some of the common insects
- inhabiting European gardens. It provides a fascinating look
- into the habits and antics of these tiny creatures and includes
- a glimpse into a garden pond.
-
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- STUDY PACK 1 - 1 X 1.4 Meg disks
-
-
- Includes 1 x still slideset of Insect Larvae
- Includes 2 x animated slidesets of Insect Larvae
-
-
- Study Packs are designed for users who like to research, experiment
- and discover things for themselves. This first pack in this series
- contains slides of an insec larvae which is quite unusual. It
- provides all the visual information you need to begin an investigation
- into what has happened to the subject to make it look so different
- to its normal appearance. Ideal for those with inquiring minds and
- excellent material for encouraging students to become detectives
- looking for answers to the puzzle.
-
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-
- INTRODUCTION TO POND LIFE 1 - 2 x 1.4 Meg disks
-
-
- Includes several animated and still slidesets depicting pond life
- specimens at the smaller level than insects: diatoms, frog spawn,
- ciliophora, algae, rotifers etc.,
-
-
-
-
- * Please see note on PRICES prior to ordering *
-
-
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-
- WHAT ELSE IS IN STORE?
- ----------------------
-
- Microscope for the PC is being evolved all the time. Provided it is supported,
- several ideas will emerge:-
-
- OPTICAL COMPANION:
-
- A module based software pack covering all aspects of
- Microscopy for users of real instruments. The first
- modules are already completed. These are due to be released
- to PRO usaers shortly. Further modules can be added including
- users own notes.
-
- MICROSCOPE VERSION 2:
-
- Still a long way off and TOP SECRET. Pro users will
- receive cut-price upgrades!
-
-
- CLUB MEMBERSHIP:
-
- Clubs already exist for users of real instruments. Several
- ideas are being considered for PRO users of Microscope for
- the PC. It is hoped to produce software and services to
- enable users to display their own real slidesets, photos,
- and Videos of Microscopy subjects in Microscope for the
- PC.
-
- MICROSCOPE TOOLBOX:
-
- As the amount of slidesets for Microscope for the PC increases,
- more tools are required: cross-references, look-up tables, additional
- notes, printing options, grabbing options etc. Such a tool is being
- considered.
-
-
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- !!! !!!
- !!! The Learning Curve Connection !!!
- !!! !!!
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- A new bulletin board, championing all aspects of learning, has reserved
- a special area dealing with Microscopy and Microscope for the PC.
- If you have an interest in studying the very small, in any subject, why
- not ring-in. You may find others connected - or their messages - helping
- the exchange of information on all related material. You can also get
- support, updates, new slidesets, stand-alone pics, book-reference lists
- clubs, real instrument details, accessories etc.,
-
- THE LEARNING CURVE IS ON :(UK) 081 346 2895 (24hrs) No additional fees.
-
- If you have any ideas that you would like to see, tell us about them.
- Meanwhile, enjoy the slides on this disk. Don't forget to make a
- safe back-up copy prior to installing the slides.
-
-
-
-
-
- regards...
-
-
-
- Maurice Smith
- Molcol Software.
-
-
- A parting thought for all students:-
-
- "It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin barefoot
- irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known,
- but to question it."
-
-
- [by Jacob Bronowski 1908-74, English Scientist - The Ascent of Man 1975]
-
-
-
-
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- * END *
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