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- ABC-WARE Software for Kids!
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- MaTris v1.31.0355
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- Copyright 1999-2000 J. Behling
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- Dear parents,
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- Children are attracted by computers as if by magic. Though strange and
- suspicious to many adults, to children these modern aids are as natural as
- the telephone and the TV. Just the fact that mom and dad use it excites
- the curiosity of the child.
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- Often the computer is unjustly condemned as being a cause for
- children's isolation, lack of creativity, increasing propensity for
- violence, etc. This is not necessarily so. If the computer is used the
- right way, i.e. with the appropriate software and under the control
- of the parents, it can help to encourage creativity and communication
- skills.
-
- ABC-WARE is software for children.* Under this name programs are
- developed which do not contain violence and have no racist or other
- content which is liable to corrupt the young. Here you will not find
- any shoot-'em-up games.
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- ABC-WARE stimulates children's creativity and their intellectual and
- logical capacities. It supports the imagination of your child, and, in an
- enjoyable and playful way, allows him or her to practise simple tasks
- such as reading, arithmetic, etc., either alone or together with children
- of the same age or even with the whole family.
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- Make sure that your children spend their time at the computer in a useful
- way. Pay attention to ABC-WARE when buying software. This ensures that
- you always choose the right software.
-
-
- * There are supposedly even adults who enjoy ABC-WARE!
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- Installation
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- Start the installation by typing
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- abcsetup
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- The installation program will ask you which directory MaTris shall
- be installed in. You can either accept the default directory or enter a
- directory of your choice. If the directory does not exist already, it
- will be created by the installation program.
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- After the installation, your target directory has to contain the following
- files:
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- Target directory:
- readme.txt introduction
- MaTris.exe main program
- MaTris.hlp help file
- MaTris.cnt help contents file
- order.doc order form
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- Windows System directory:
- msvbvm60.dll Visual Basic runtime module (distributed
- separately with online versions)
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- Attention: This file may also be used by other programs! If you
- want to uninstall MaTris for any reason, make sure that no other
- programs use this runtime module before you delete it!
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- A program group will be created and the icons for MaTris will be added
- automatically.
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- Shareware
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- This program is released as shareware. It may (and shall) be copied and
- distributed without the copyright being violated, provided the program
- and the documentation are not modified and form a complete package when
- distributed.
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- All rights concerning this product are reserved. Distribution of the software
- commercially and/or for profit without explicit permission is prohibited.
- Only a fee for costs of materials and copy costs (which should not exceed
- DM 10) as well as for postage and packing may be charged. If used in shareware
- bundles (incl. CD-ROMs) or on supplement disks of magazines, a specimen
- copy has to be submitted to the author.
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- SHAREWARE = FAIRWARE
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- Shareware means that you can test the program thoroughly before you
- decide to buy it. After a maximum trial period of 15 days, you are
- expected to register with the author. With a modest registration, fee
- you support the further development of this program as well as the
- development of other programs.
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- As a registered user you have the following advantages:
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- * You are a legal user of the program
- * You get no shareware reminders during the execution of the program
- * Your password is valid for all future versions
- * You will be informed of all ABC-WARE products if you so wish
- * You will be given a price reduction on all other ABC-WARE products
- * If you have problems you can get support per e-mail or mail
- * You support the shareware concept!
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- History
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- You may download the newest version of MaTris from the homepage
- http://www.abc-ware.com/
-
- 01.10.2000 Version 1.31.355
- * some minor tweaks in settings dialog
- * fixed bug with name combo on first start
-
- 20.08.2000 Version 1.30.351
- * added possibility to select current player from main screen
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- 14.07.2000 Version 1.22.339
- * background music now changes with loop mode
- * bug with Shareware hints fixed
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- 17.06.2000 Version 1.21.336
- * background music embedded
- * code optimizations
- * new setup version
-
- 29.04.2000 Version 1.20.333
- * added possibility to select different symbols in a game
- * Counting with zero
- * increased max limits for time/number of exercises
- * some minor changes in onlinehelp
- * new setup version
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- 03.01.2000 Version 1.11.315
- * some kids found a hack for avoiding exercises -
- it's over now! ;-)
- * new setup version
-
- 28.12.1999 Version 1.10.314
- * fixed error in language menu
- * new licence conditions for school versions
-
- 13.12.1999 Version 1.10.313
- * minor changes in italian translation
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- 28.11.1999 Version 1.10.312
- * more symbols
- * mixed mode addition/subtraction
- * mixed mode multiplication/division
- * more number ranges for addition/subtraction
- * added italian interface
-
- 13.11.1999 Version 1.0.305
- * Cancel of options windows didn't work properly, fixed
- * Changed registration codes
-
- 03.11.1999 Version 1.0.303
- * minor fixes in appearance
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- 01.11.1999 Version 1.0.302
- * Bug on resize fixed
- * minor neats in online help
-
- 31.10.1999 Version 1.0.301
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- Disclaimer
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- MaTris has been tested thoroughly; nevertheless, errors may have
- slipped in. In view of the multitude of possible hardware and software
- combinations, interactions and incompatibilities cannot be ruled out.
- There is no warranty for a faultless operation of MaTris; nor is the author
- liable in any way for any damages which may result from using
- the program. The full riskof using the software is assumed by the user.
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