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SHOW 'N SPELL
Description:
A fun way for children (and adults?) to increase
their spelling skills! Random pictures appear for the user
to identify and spell. 3 different skill levels are
available to choose from, along with several play options
(reveal clues, play against the clock, display word
skeleton dashes). Supports mouse input for those who may
be physically impaired.
Requirements:
SHOW 'N SPELL requires and EGA or VGA graphics AND
A HARD DISK DRIVE to run. Although the program does NOT
have to RESIDE on your hard disk, a hard disk is
nevertheless a necessity! I realize that this may sound
strange to some, but trust the author - no hard disk, no
run! Explaining why this is so would be too technical for
the average user to understand, so take my word when we
state that your computer must have a hard disk drive to run
SHOW 'N SPELL.
To begin:
If your computer has the above hardware
requirements, then simply enter ---> SPELL at the DOS
prompt. The program will load after a few seconds, and
after an opening screen, the user will be prompted for a
name. This name will be displayed on the score board, and
will later be used in the "Top Ten" best scores at the end
of each round.
Command line options:
SHOW 'N SPELL accepts command line parameters that
instruct the program of special user options. For
instance, if you wish to start the program with the mouse
arrow as the default, type ---> SPELL MOUSE=ON at the DOS
prompt to start the program. The mouse cursor will then
appear from the very start of the program (if you have an
active mouse attached, of course).
Or, you can skip the "PLEASE ENTER YOUR NAME"
prompt by entering ---> SPELL NAME=SUSAN at the DOS
prompt to begin the program.
Other command line options include:
CLUE=ON Turns on the one letter clue
feature
DASH=OFF Turns off the skeleton of dashes -
this makes the game more
challenging!
TIMER=OFF Turns off the play against the
clock feature. Note: "Top Ten"
scores are NOT tracked when this
feature is OFF.
Any (or all) of the above command line options can
be combined together at the DOS prompt. For those who are
physically impaired, the following would be a good example
to use:
SPELL NAME=JOHNNY CLUE=ON TIMER=OFF MOUSE=ON
Top Ten scores:
After the end of a "timed" round (play against the
clock), the player's performance will be compared to the
lowest percentage in the current "Top Ten" scoreboard. If
the player has done well, their name and score will be
added to the "Top Ten"! If you receive this disk and find
strange people's names already on the list, you may wish to
wipe the board clean by deleting the "SPELL.SCR" file.
This file (if it exists) is used to record the "Top Ten"
scores. If the file does not exist, a new one will be
created, and hence any old names and scores will be purged.
Dispappearing mouse cursor:
SHOW 'N SPELL has been tested using the three most
popular brands of mice on the market: MicroSoft, Logitech,
and Mouse Systems. Some of the inexpensive mice ($9-$25)
may prove unusable as a result of an invisible mouse arrow
problem. The invisible mouse arrow problem with these
cheaper mice is due to a failure to meet the 100% MicroSoft
compatiblity test. The only suggestions the author has is
1) upgrade you existing mouse driver software (contact the
manufacturer/distributor), 2) purchase one of the brand
name mice listed above, or 3) use the keyboard for input
rather than using a mouse. If you experience this problem,
it is not the program's fault, but rather your mouse driver
failing to detect EGA screen page 1!
Disclaimer:
The author makes no warranties, expressed or implied,
as to the quality of performance of this program. The
author will not be held liable for any direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use
of FRONTLETS. Your use of the program constitutes your
agreement to this disclaimer and your release of the author
from any form of liability or litigation.
Shareware and distribution:
SHOW 'N SPELL is distributed as shareware.
Shareware is a "try before you buy" software marketing
concept that allows the user to obtain fully functional
copies of programs for evaluation. The distribution and
copying fee that you may have paid to obtain this disk DOES
NOT cover the cost of the software contained on this
disk. Shareware programs such as SHOW 'N SPELL require
separate payment to the author if it is found to be a
useful product and if it is used beyond a reasonable
evaluation period. Registration is based upon the disk
size you need. A registration form is provided for you at
the end of the program. Remember, the program author has
not received a single penny from the distributor of this
disk. The only monies we receive are from you the user.
If users do not support the program, the author goes
hungry.
If you are a shareware distributor/vendor and wish
to offer SHARE 'N SPELL in your library, we request that
you first notify the author of your plans. Please mention
the version number when writing to insure that you have the
latest version.
Author:
Philip P. Kapusta P.O. Box 5423 Falmouth, Va. 22403
Other programs:
If you are interested in other programs written by
the author, a listing is available. Most of our programs
are educational, family or Bible oriented and very
affordable. Mail three U.S. first class postage stamps to
cover materials and shipping to the above address and
mention your interest.