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Page 1 "KNOW YOUR STUFF" (TM) version 1.0 for DOS 3.3+ (The Ultimate in Recursive Learning Software) May, 1993 DODDger SOFTWARE (TM) P.O. Box 1319 Keller, Texas 76244-1319 Phone: (817) 431-3292 (DODDger SOFTWARE BBS: (817) 431-3557) *If you are reading this file from the KNOW YOUR STUFF help screen, please note that this file is most easily read using a file viewer or word processor. The file name is READHELP.DOC. *Do not edit or delete any of the program files (including this file) as the program will not run properly! *KNOW YOUR STUFF will be referred to as `KYS' in this documentation. ---------------------------------Page 2---------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS: Page # ****************** ****** What is KNOW YOUR STUFF?............................................. 3 What is Recursive Learning?.......................................... 6 Data File Listing & Descriptions..................................... 7 WARNING Items: (Do's & Don'ts)...................................... 9 CAUTION Items: (Hints, Tips, Etc.).................................. 13 Know Your Stuff Menus................................................ 15 Creating Data Files.................................................. 23 DODDger Software BBS ................................................ 32 Troubleshooting...................................................... 33 The Shareware Concept................................................ 34 Registration Benefits & Distribution Royalty.......................37,38 Other Products from DODDger SOFTWARE................................. 44 About the Programmer/Author.......................................... 46 Disclaimer & Copyright............................................... 47 Final Words.......................................................... 50 ---------------------------------Page 3---------------------------------- ***WHAT IS KNOW YOUR STUFF?*** (Available for DOS or WINDOWS) KNOW YOUR STUFF is a menu driven, mouse supported program for studying any subject of your choice. You choose and create the subject you want to study such as, Science, English, Math, or whatever. You create the subject and name it! And because all the menu areas are USER DEFINABLE, you can have a total of 32 different USER DEFINABLE MENU AREAS. The data files are solely controlled by the user. One can edit, change, and put whatever data is desired into the data files for study. The data files are only limited only by the disk space on the user's computer. KNOW YOUR STUFF also has three distinctive features that I, the programmer/author, have not seen in any other program that makes this study program unique & user friendly, therefore providing the maximum learning experience: ---------------------------------Page 4---------------------------------- 1) Easy Computer Interaction! With many study programs, when the user is asked a question, the answer has to be TYPED in EXACTLY. In KNOW YOUR STUFF, all with a few mouse clicks: A) The computer asks the question. B) The user says the answer to himself. C) The computer displays the answer. D) The user tells the computer whether he answered right or wrong. E) The computer then keeps track of the user's score and asks the next question. ---------------------------------Page 5---------------------------------- 2) Recursive Learning! When the user has answered all the questions in the current area of study, the computer displays the score & GIVES THE USER THE OPTION OF RETESTING THE QUESTIONS HE MISSED. If he again misses some questions, the computer again GIVES THE USER THE OPTION OF RETESTING THE QUESTIONS HE MISSED. This goes on until all questions are answered correctly or the user decides to quit. This is the concept of Recursive Learning; reviewing what you don't know until you know it. 3) User Definable Menu! The user can redefine some menu areas to call them whatever is desired. This allows the program to be flexible to meet the needs of the user. NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: One of the best ways I have found to learn and retain information is to study a few questions every day by selecting ALL AREAS - 10% OF QUESTIONS from the TESTING & MISC menu. ---------------------------------Page 6---------------------------------- ***WHAT IS RECURSIVE LEARNING?*** The word RECURSIVE comes from the root word RECUR. RECUR means: 1. To happen, come up, or show up again repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. 4. To have recourse. In KNOW YOUR STUFF, you are given the option to be RECURSIVELY quizzed on the questions you answered incorrectly. After finding out what you do & don't know, why study what you already know? It only makes sense to just study what you don't know, after finding out what that is. The information that you can learn using this program is only limited to what you put in the data files, diskspace, and your capabilities. (Of course, brain bytes and motivation could be a limiting factor!) ---------------------------------Page 7---------------------------------- ***DATA FILE LISTING & DESCRIPTIONS*** This program should consist of the following 36 data files in each existing data file directory to run properly: 1A-AREA.DAT through 1P-AREA.DAT : 16 User Definable Menu Areas 2A-AREA.DAT through 2P-AREA.DAT : 16 User Definable Menu Areas MASTER.DAT : Master Data File. Do not edit this file, rather select UPDATE MASTER DATA FILE from TESTING & MISC menu. MENUAREA.IT1: Do not edit. Is used to store User Definable menu descriptions. MENUAREA.IT2: Do not edit. Is used to store User Definable menu descriptions. NUMBER.QST : Do not edit. Is used to store total number of questions. ---------------------------------Page 8---------------------------------- (INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK) ---------------------------------Page 9---------------------------------- WARNING ITEMS: (Do's & Don'ts) ************************************************************ -In the CONFIG.SYS file (located in the root directory), there must be this statement: FILES=15 (Or a number greater than 15). -KYS must have been installed into a subdirectory. It cannot be run properly in the root directory of any disk drive. ---------------------------------Page 10--------------------------------- -KYS must have a least one subdirectory of data files below the program directory. If you did not receive a subdirectory of data files with KYS then you can create a sample directory of data files to get you started by following these steps: 1) Run the program by typing KYS. 2) Select <CONTINUE UNREGISTERED> from the Registration Notice screen. 3) You should be at the Main Menu. Press <F2> and another menu should appear with one of the options being <CREATE NEW SUBJECT AREA>. Select that option. It may ask for a name. Name it #1SAMPLE. After it creates the new directory, #1SAMPLE should appear at the top left corner of the menu. 4) Double Click on #1SAMPLE to select. 5) Press <ESC> or select <RETURN TO MAIN MENU> to continue. <END OF PROCEDURE> ---------------------------------Page 11--------------------------------- -In the data files, you must CAPITALIZE the letter Q & the letter A, which are KYS's flag that a question or answer is next. -If you manually edit the data files outside of KYS using your own word processor, then after starting KYS you need to select UPDATE MASTER DATA FILE from the TESTING & MISC menu before using the COMPREHENSIVE TESTING SECTION (also located in the TESTING & MISC menu). Also, if you use your own word processor to edit the data files, be sure to save them in the ASCII format. ---------------------------------Page 12--------------------------------- -You must strictly abide to the format set forth for creating data files as outlined in the CREATING DATA FILES section of this document. If you follow the examples in the file DATAFIL.EXP you should have no problem. If you incorrectly create a data file, it will show up when you run KYS and access that data file by putting the questions and answers out of order. It may also show up when the program goes to UPDATE THE MASTER DATA FILE by locking up the program. This is not good, Maverick! In case the program locks up, after rebooting, load the file, MASTER.DAT, into your word processor and see what Question & Answer was put in last: that Question and Answer (or the one preceding or following) is most likely the culprit that was put in incorrectly. You now need to go to the data file containing that Question & Answer and correct it. You can pretty much tell what file that question and answer is in by the subject matter of the questions around it in the MASTER.DAT file. ---------------------------------Page 13--------------------------------- CAUTION ITEMS: (Hints, Tips, Etc.) ******************************************************************* -To start KYS, change to the directory KYS is located in, type "KYS", & press <ENTER>. -All windows in KYS that have a solid block (▀) in the upper left hand corner can be closed by hitting <ESC> or double-clicking quickly with the mouse cursor on the solid block. -If you do not have a mouse then know that all menus are also manipulable by using a combination of the <TAB> & ARROW KEYS & pressing <ENTER>. <ESC> will close Windows. There are also HOT KEYS on most menus. ---------------------------------Page 14--------------------------------- -In order to use EDIT DATA FILE feature (located in the TESTING & MISC menu) you must have a path to the DOS 5+ EDITOR (EDIT.COM probably located in the DOS directory on your computer), or have EDIT.COM in the same directory that you have KYS installed to. If KYS cannot find EDIT.COM then it will quickly flash a message that says, "BAD FILENAME". -The KYS for DOS's data files are compatible with KYS for Windows. -You MUST at least have a TITLE in each data file. ---------------------------------Page 15--------------------------------- ***KNOW YOUR STUFF MENUS*** All menus are mouse supported. They also can be manipulated with the keyboard by using a combination of the <TAB> & ARROW KEYS & <ENTER>. All windows in KYS that have a solid block (▀)in the upper left hand corner can be closed by hitting <ESC> or double-clicking quickly with the mouse cursor on the solid block. While in any quizzing session, there area total of 6 "Buttons" to choose from: Two of the buttons are visible when the question is displayed: SEE ANSWER <SPACE BAR>: Shows the correct answer EXIT: Exits that quizzing session The other 4 buttons are visible when the question & answer are displayed: ---------------------------------Page 16--------------------------------- PRINT: Prints the current question and answer TEST-MAKER: Puts the questions into the Test-Maker queue. Before selecting questions for Test-Maker, it is a good idea to make sure the queue is empty by Selecting TEST-MAKER on the TESTING & MISC menu and assuring that PRESELECTED QUESTION = 0. RIGHT <SPACEBAR>: Grades your answer as right & displays next question WRONG: Grades your answer as wrong & displays next question MAIN MENU: USER DEFINED MENU 1: AREAS A-P: (These menu areas are redefinable.) RETEST MISSED QUESTIONS: (Retests question missed from previous area.) REDEFINE MENU AREAS: (Allows renaming of the menu areas.) USER DEFINED MENU 2: AREAS A-P: (These menu areas are redefinable.) RETEST MISSED QUESTIONS: (Retests question missed from previous area.) ---------------------------------Page 17--------------------------------- REDEFINE MENU AREAS: (Allows renaming of the menu areas.) TESTING & MISC: ALL AREAS-ALL 000000 QUESTIONS: (Quizzes on all areas combined.) ALL AREAS-RANDOM 10% OF QUESTIONS: (Quizzes 10% of all areas combined) ALL AREAS-RANDOM 20% OF QUESTIONS: (Quizzes 20% of all areas combined) ALL AREAS-RANDOM 50% OF QUESTIONS: (Quizzes 50% of all areas combined) RETEST MISSED QUESTIONS: (Retests question missed from previous area.) UPDATE MASTER DATA FILE: (Updates the master data file after editing. Need to select this upon starting KYS, anytime you have edited the data files outside of KYS with your own word processor.) Make sure that in the CONFIG.SYS file, (located in the root directory) the statement: FILES=15 (or greater) exists. ---------------------------------Page 18--------------------------------- EDIT DATA FILES...: Edit data files; Must be using DOS 5+, because it uses DOS 5+'s EDITOR. So therefore, user must either have a path to the DOS 5+'s EDIT.COM or have it in the KYS program directory. PRINT DATA FILES...: Prints the data files TEST-MAKER...: Creates & prints Tests & the Key to the test. 10 20 50 100: You can have Test-Maker randomly select 10, 20, 50, or 100 questions from the master data file to be in the test. PRINT PRESELECTED QUESTIONS: While being quizzed in any area, you can individually select the questions you want to have in the test. At the top of the quizzing screen you will see the number of questions you have in the Test-Maker queue. ---------------------------------Page 19--------------------------------- PRINT PRESELECTED QUESTIONS: Clears the preselected questions out of the Test-Maker queue. CREATE AN INSTALL DISKETTE: Creates an unregistered install diskette of Know Your Stuff that contains the serial number of the last person to register the program so that when a new DODDger Software customer registers and reports that serial number, the appropriate person will get their Distribution Royalty. (See Registration Benefits & Distribution Royalties.) PRODUCT INFO & ORDERING: This is where you can print out the order form to the printer or to a disk. The order form contains prices for all Windows and DOS programs along with certain discounts. ---------------------------------Page 20--------------------------------- Information on other DODDger Software products can also be found there. ABOUT THIS PROGRAM...: (Displays registration info and etc.) QUIT: (Quits program) F1 = HELP: (Displays KYS disclaimer and this file.) F2 = SELECT SUBJECT: (Allows creation, selection, and backing up of up to 500 different subjects.) RETURN TO MAIN MENU: (Goes back to Main Menu) CREATE NEW SUBJECT AREA: (Creates a new subject data file subdirectory) ---------------------------------Page 21--------------------------------- BACKUP DATA FILES TO FLOPPY FROM SELECTED SUBJECT: Backs up the Selected Subject Area's data files to floppy disk. Be sure to label the diskettes in numerical order if more than one is used. Data files backed up with KYS for DOS can be restored with KYS for Windows. DO NOT use the backed up files created here for uploading to BBSes to share with others. Instead, from DOS use a file compression (archiving) utility to zip up the desired data file directory into one file and upload that file. (When uploading a file to a BBS and the BBS asks for a description of the file, be sure to include the program it goes with (KYS in this case), subject, etc.) ---------------------------------Page 22--------------------------------- RESTORE DATA FILES FROM FLOPPY DISK (CREATES NEW SUBJECT): Restores data files previously backed up with KYS. Be sure to insert the diskettes in the same sequence they were backed up. Data files backed up with KYS for Windows can be restored with KYS for DOS. ---------------------------------Page 23--------------------------------- ***CREATING DATA FILES*** (See DATA FILE LISTING & DESCRIPTIONS on p.7 for filenames & descriptions) If you have created a good base of data files for a certain subject, then please upload it to the DODDger Software BBS in order that they may be shared with others. Or, if you got this program from a BBS, then upload your data files in the same area the program is in to share with others. Before uploading data files, from DOS us a file compression (archiving) utility to zip up the desired data file directory into one file and upload that file. (When uploading a file to a BBS and the BBS asks for a description of the file, be sure to include the program it goes with (KYS in this case), subject, etc.) ---------------------------------Page 24--------------------------------- Although data files must be present for KYS to operate properly, data files are not part of the program. Therefore, DODDger Software cannot be liable for the content of any data file. The user has the ability to edit, change, and construct data files for his/her own usage. Data files are located in subdirectories under the program directory. You must have a least one data file subdirectory for KYS to operate. Each data file subdirectory contains 41 data files plus 2 other files that store program information for a total of 43 files. All 41 data files have the extension of DAT (*.DAT). One of those 41 files is the master data file (MASTER.DAT). It is automatically updated when you finish editing data files from within KYS. (You can edit data files from within KYS by selecting EDIT DATA FILE from the TESTING & MISC menu if you are using and have a path to the DOS 5+'s editor (EDIT.COM).) If you edit a data file outside of KYS, then upon starting KYS the next time, you need to select ---------------------------------Page 25--------------------------------- UPDATE MASTER DATA FILE from the TESTING & MISC menu so that the data you have changed in the data file(s) will be updated in the master data file. The master data files does not include the title and introductory remarks of the individual data files, only the questions & answers. The other two files in each data file directory are: MENUAREA.ITM--It contains the User Defined Area data. NUMBER.QST----It contains the total number of questions in the master data file. While running KYS, the data file that is being read from is listed in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Each data file is made of : 1) The Title (MUST be one in each data file.) 2) 17 Lines of Introductory Remarks (Optional) 3) The Question and Answer (17 Lines of Data Total for each question and answer.) ---------------------------------Page 26--------------------------------- -All data files are limited to 74 characters per line. The easiest way to put data files together is with a word processor that displays the column number the cursor is on as you type, or has a ruler showing the column number. DOS 5+'s EDITOR does display the column number where the cursor is presently located. In KYS when you select EDIT DATA FILES (located on the TESTING & MISC menu), it uses the DOS 5+'s EDITOR to edit the data files. (See ***MENU FUNCTIONS*** above.) *-The first line in the data file is the TITLE for that area. (Must have a title in each data file.) *-The next 1-17 lines are for the INTRODUCTORY REMARKS for that area. (Do not have to have introductory remarks.) -The Introductory Remarks can have blank lines, but those blank lines are counted as one of the 17 Lines of Introductory Remarks. *-Then come the QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. -The question and answer together can consist of no more that 17 lines of data. ---------------------------------Page 27--------------------------------- -Each data file MUST have a TITLE in it if nothing else. -You must always precede the Question with the capital letter Q. The Q must be on a line by itself. -You must always precede the Answer with the capital letter A. The A must be on a line by itself. -The Q & A are not counted as one of the 17 Lines of Data. -You can have blank lines in the Question, but not in the answer. Those blank lines are counted as one of the 17 Lines of Data. You can a blank line in the Answer by putting some character at the beginning of the line, like the character "-". See the following sample. SAMPLE DATA FILE-THIS IS THE TITLE LINE 17 LINES OF INTRODUCTORY REMARKS CAN BE DISPLAYED HERE I (Line 1) N (Line 2) There can only be 74 characters in each line. T (Line 3) You can have blank lines in these INTRODUCTORY REMARKS but R (Line 4) ------------Page 28-(Page number only, not part of this sample)----------- those blank lines are counted as one of the 17 LINES OF O (Line 5) INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. D (Line 6) You don't have to have any INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. U (Line 7) C (Line 8) NOW CONCERNING THE QUESTION AND ANSWER T (Line 9) There can only be 74 characters in each line. O (Line 10) The Letter "Q" must be on the line preceding the question. R (Line 11) The Letter "A" must be on the line preceding the answer. Y (Line 12) The question and answer cannot exceed a combined total (Line 13) of 17 LINES OF DATA. R (Line 14) You can have blank lines, but only in the QUESTION, M (Line 15) not the ANSWER. K (Line 16) S (Line 17) Q This is where the question should go? A ------------Page 29-(Page number only, not part of this sample)----------- This is where the answer should go. (See DATAFIL.EXP file in program directory for an example and details.) (Also see the READHELP.DOC file for more information on data files.) Q Question - Line 1 (Demonstrates max of 17 Lines of Data) Line 2 (Blank Line 3) Line 4 A Answer - Line 5 Line 6 Line 7 Line 8 Line 9 Line 10 Line 11 Line 12 ------------Page 30-(Page number only, not part of this sample)----------- Line 13 Line 14 Line 15 Line 16 Line 17 Q Can you have blank lines in the question (Line 1) (Line 2) or the answer? (Line 3) A You CAN have blank lines in the QUESTION as demonstrated in this (Line 4) question. However, those blank lines MUST be counted as one of (Line 5) the 17 LINES OF DATA. (Line 6) - (Line 7) You can SIMULATE blank lines in the ANSWER by putting any (Line 8) character at the beginning of the line you would like to have (Line 9) blank. For example, the character "-" was used at the beginning (Line 10) ------------Page 31-(Page number only, not part of this sample)----------- of this paragraph to simulate a blank line. (Line 11) - (Line 12) There is ALWAYS a blank line inserted by the program between the (Line 13) question and answer (blue text & yellow text.) It is NOT (Line 14) counted as one of the 17 LINES OF DATA. (Line 15) - (Line 16) - (Line 17) Q 2 + 2 = ? 'This is an example of a math problem. A 4 Q How many inches are there in a foot? 'This is an example of a multiple choice problem. A-Sixteen B-Three ------------Page 32-(Page number only, not part of this sample)----------- C-Twelve D-Six A C ------------------------END OF DATA FILE EXAMPLE:------------------------- ***DODDger SOFTWARE BBS*** Please call the DODDger SOFTWARE BBS: (817) 431-3557 at settings N-8-1(NO parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit), 14,400bps(baud) or lower for support & to upload & download data files for Know Your Stuff, Know Your Verses, and Know Your Aircraft. Also, you can write for support. ---------------------------------Page 33--------------------------------- ***TROUBLESHOOTING*** -You must strictly abide to the format set forth for creating data files as outlined in the CREATING DATA FILES section of this document. (If you follow the examples in the file DATAFIL.EXP you should have no problem. If you incorrectly create a data file, it will show up by putting the questions & answers out of order when you access that data file. It may also show up when the program goes to UPDATE THE MASTER DATA FILE by locking up the program. This is not good, Maverick! In case the program locks up, after rebooting, load the file, MASTER.DAT, into your word processor and see what Question & Answer was put in last: that Question and Answer (or the one preceding or following) is most likely the culprit that was put in incorrectly. You can pretty much tell what file that question and answer is in by the subject matter of the questions around it. -In the CONFIG.SYS file (located in the root directory), there must be this statement: FILES=15 (Or a number greater than 15). ---------------------------------Page 34--------------------------------- ***THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT*** KNOW YOUR STUFF is distributed as shareware. Shareware is commercial software distributed in an unconventional manner. Microcomputers copy information very easily. Instead of trying to frustrate this through copy protection, shareware takes advantage of it to reach as many users as possible at the lowest cost. Anyone may copy a shareware program and distribute it to whomever they desire, provided they do not charge a fee or alter it. Shareware isn't free. Serious shareware is as polished as any conventional commercial product, and represents just as much programming effort. If you use it regularly, the authors expect compensation. However, unlike conventional distribution, shareware allows you to evaluate the product before you decide to purchase it. The price is often lower because there are no advertising, packaging, ---------------------------------Page 35--------------------------------- or distribution costs. It can only work with your support. If you are still using a shareware product after a few weeks, then it is obviously worth something to you, so please register it. I encourage you to freely copy and distribute the shareware version of KNOW YOUR STUFF provided that: 1. Anyone distributing KNOW YOUR STUFF must charge less than $10 per copy. 2. In all cases where a fee is charged by a distributor, it must be clearly stated to the purchaser that he or she is receiving an unregistered copy of a shareware product. 3. The program files must be distributed in their original form. The unrestricted registered version may not be distributed. ---------------------------------Page 36--------------------------------- Any install diskettes created with the CREATE AN INSTALL DISKETTE from the KYS program is considered to be in the original form and therefore can be distributed. If you received KNOW YOUR STUFF as shareware (i.e. you downloaded from a bulletin board, you received it from a friend, it came with some hardware you purchased, or you bought a disk from a shareware library), and it is useful to you, please register it. For registering information, from the program select PRODUCT INFO & ORDERING from the TESTING & MISC menu. ---------------------------------Page 37--------------------------------- ***REGISTRATION AND BENEFITS*** KNOW YOUR STUFF is being brought to you as `SHAREWARE'. It is not free software, `FREEWARE', or `PUBLIC DOMAIN' software. Under the shareware concept, you `demo' a program (try it out), and if you like it, you register it. Registration benefits vary from program to program. Registration of KNOW YOUR STUFF activates these benefits: -Removal of the Registration Notice! -Access to more than 15 Questions per Area! -All Test-Maker features! -Distribution Royalty of 25% of what a new DODDger Software customer pays to register a program that you also have previously registered, and reports your program's serial number! -KYS for Windows for 75% Off! -Other DODDger Software programs for 25% Off! -Know Your Stuff for DOS upgrades for $2.50 P&H! ---------------------------------Page 38--------------------------------- -Satisfaction of supporting this product & free enterprise! -Tech support by mail and, if operating, the DODDger Software BBS. -Upon registering, you will receive a registration number to enter into this program which will give you access to the features listed above. -To register, select PRINT ORDER FORM from the Registration Notice screen or from PRODUCT INFO & ORDERING screen in the TESTING & MISC menu. (If you do not have a printer, select PRINT ORDER FROM TO DISK from the PRODUCT INFO & ORDERING screen in the TESTING & MISC menu. Then fill out the ORDERFRM.TXT file that is created on the disk and send it in.) ***DISTRIBUTION ROYALTY*** As a gift of appreciation to registered DODDger Software customers and as a means of motivation for distribution of the programs: When a new DODDger Software customer registers a program and reports a ---------------------------------Page 39--------------------------------- serial number (should be on the order form) of a registered user, then the registered user whose serial number was reported will receive from DODDger Software a Distribution Royalty of 25% of what the new DODDger Software customer paid to register that program. For example: When you register KYS, you receive a serial number that is displayed on the ABOUT THIS PROGRAM screen. When you make a copy of that program using the CREATE AN INSTALL DISKETTE from the TESTING & MISC menu, then your serial number is put into that unregistered copy and will be displayed in the ABOUT THIS PROGRAM screen. When someone orders using the copy you created, then your serial number is printed onto the order form. (This is why the order form is not in an ASCII file, but rather must be printed to a printer or disk to be filled out.) The serial number that shows up on the order form tells DODDger Software who to send the Distribution Royalty to. ---------------------------------Page 40--------------------------------- Another example: (KYV means Know Your Verses) Let's say you have registered KYS for DOS and KYV for DOS. That means you have two serial numbers under your name in the DODDger Software files. Now let's say some registers KYS for DOS and KYV for DOS and your KYS for DOS serial number is reported on the order form. You will get paid 25% of what they paid to register both KYS for DOS and KYV for DOS. Had you not previously registered KYV then you would only have received 25% of what they paid to register KYS. Another example: Let's say you have registered KYS for DOS and KYV for DOS. That means you have two serial numbers under your name in the DODDger Software files. Now let's say someone registers KYS for DOS and your KYS for DOS serial number is reported on the order form. You will get paid 25% of what they paid to register KYS for DOS. Now let's say at a later date that same customer registers KYV for DOS. No one gets any Distribution Royalty in this case because of two reasons: 1) They are no ---------------------------------Page 41--------------------------------- longer a NEW DODDger Software customer and 2) They will be reporting their own serial number from their earlier registration of KYS for DOS. Even if they fail to report their own serial number from a previously registered program and even report someone else's, their name is still in the DODDger Software files. And since they are not a NEW DODDger Software customer, but rather a repeat customer, then no one gets any Distribution Royalties. Remember the Distribution Royalty is for when a NEW DODDger Software customer registers. This is because once a person registers, he is now able to receive Distribution Royalties and also can get other DODDger Software at a discount. If you are a registered user then to make the most use of the Distribution Royalty: 1) Select CREATE AN INSTALL DISKETTE from the TESTING & MISC menu. (It will be an unregistered copy but have your serial number in it.) 2) Make copies of that unregistered INSTALL DISKETTE you created ---------------------------------Page 42--------------------------------- and pass around to your friends, setup display stands, etc. 3) Compress the files on the unregistered INSTALL DISKETTE you created into one file (using an archiving utility) and upload it to as many BBSes as possible. 4) Whatever you can do to get an unregistered copy of the program with your serial number in it into the hand of others may benefit you. NOTE: If you distribute unregistered copies of DODDger Software programs for a fee, then see the policy above for distributing under THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT. RETAILERS, VENDORS, DISTRIBUTORS, ETC.: If you desire to set up a display stand, please give me a call and maybe we can work something out that may be financially beneficial to you. (Like getting disks duplicated with your serial number in them at wholesale cost, display stands, etc.) ---------------------------------Page 43--------------------------------- NOTE: Distribution Royalty may or may not apply to site licenses. (Depends on each particular case and how site license is written.) ---------------------------------Page 44--------------------------------- ***OTHER PRODUCTS FROM DODDger SOFTWARE*** KNOW YOUR VERSES (TM): (Available for DOS or WINDOWS) KNOW YOUR VERSES is a menu driven, mouse supported program for memorizing Bible verses. It has the same look, feel, and features as KNOW YOUR STUFF, except it is tailored for Bible verse memorization. Instead of choosing different subjects, you choose from different Bible versions. Instead of choosing from different topic areas, you choose from different Bible topics. In addition, KNOW YOUR VERSES has the ability to display the Book, Chapter, & Verse Reference as the question OR to display the Verse as the question. KNOW YOUR AIRCRAFT (TM): (Available for DOS or WINDOWS) KNOW YOUR AIRCRAFT is a menu driven, mouse supported program for studying an airplane's systems and related items, such as Emergency Procedures, Weight & Balance, FARs, etc. It has the same look, feel, and features as KNOW YOUR STUFF, except it is tailored for learning aircraft systems. ---------------------------------Page 45--------------------------------- Instead of choosing different subjects, you choose from different aircraft types. Instead of choosing from different topics areas, you choose from different aircraft systems. Airline Pilots: On the DODDger SOFTWARE BBS there MAY be an area of data files tailored for your airline's airplanes, uploaded by other users of KNOW YOUR AIRCRAFT. If you send in: 1) A copy of your airline ID, and 2) a 6 character password, you may access your airline's respective data file section. When you log in, use your FULL name EXACTLY as it appears on your Airline ID and the password you sent in. Also check your airline's forum on CompuServe for Know Your Aircraft data files. For pricing, print the order form either to the printer or to diskette from within the program by selecting PRODUCT INFO & ORDERING from the TESTING & MISC menu. We will do custom programming, please call. ---------------------------------Page 46--------------------------------- ***ABOUT THE PROGRAMMER/AUTHOR:*** While writing this program for the last year, I have set in front of my computer like a hermit wondering what has happened to my motivation to ride dirt bikes, run, and be in shape. I think that motivation was temporarily replaced with the desire to pass FAA check rides without the need for last minute cram sessions. Henceforth, Know Your Aircraft, Know Your Verses, and Know Your Stuff were developed. ---------------------------------Page 47--------------------------------- ***DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT*** NOTICE: This software is provided as-is. There are no warranties, expressed or implied. DODDGER SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER DODDGER SOFTWARE NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF DODDGER SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT SHALL DODDGER SOFTWARE'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ---------------------------------Page 48--------------------------------- NOTICE: LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. DATA FILES USED BY THIS PROGRAM ARE NOT PART OF THE PROGRAM. THEREFORE, DODDGER SOFTWARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE CONTENTS OF ANY DATA FILE. THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and shall inure to the benefit of DODDger Software and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Tarrant County, Texas. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts. ---------------------------------Page 49--------------------------------- This is copyrighted software. By registering you are not obtaining title to the software or any copyright laws. You may not sublicense, lease, rent, convey, modify, translate, convert to another programming language, decompile, or disassemble the software for any purpose. Upon registration, this copy of this DODDger Software program is licensed for use by you on a single computer at a time. The software is in "use" on a computer when it is loaded into temporary memory (RAM) or installed into permanent memory (hard disk, CD-ROM, etc) of that computer. However, you may make as many copies of this software as needed for back-up purposes. If you need to use the software on more than one computer simultaneously, please contact us for information about site licenses. KNOW YOUR STUFF Copyright 1993 DODDger SOFTWARE ---------------------------------Page 50--------------------------------- ***FINAL WORDS*** Again, if you create a data base of files for a specific subject for KNOW YOUR STUFF, then zip them up into a compressed file and send it to the DODDger SOFTWARE BBS. It most likely will be put into the appropriate file area on the BBS for downloading to others. ---------------------------------Page 51--------------------------------- I would appreciate any CONSTRUCTIVE comments and ideas. I can be reached in the following ways: CompuServe Mail at: 70232,156 Through the INTERNET at: 70232.156@compuserve.com DODDger Software BBS: (817) 431-3557 (N81-14.4-v.42bis) Postal Mail: DODDger Software P.O. Box 1319 Keller, TX 76244-1319 Voice: (817) 431-3292 Study Hard! - Roger Dodd`ger' Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. CompuServe is a trademark of CompuServe, Inc. Know Your Aircraft, Know Your Verses, Know Your Stuff are trademarks of DODDger Software.