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| Description File For The Computer Knowledge Shareware Program |
| TUTOR.COM |
+=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=+
| This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe |
| the Computer Knowledge shareware program: TUTOR.COM. |
| You may generally edit the descriptions as necessary to accommodate |
| restrictions on space. You may NOT change the program name. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Please refer to the file VENDOR.DOC for distribution restrictions.
This Update: Jan 1994
Official program name: TUTOR.COM
Note: A major new version is being prepared and should be released
mid-1994.
+---------------+
| List of Files |
+---------------+
The following files comprise the entire list associated with this
program. If any file is altered or missing please do not further
distribute this program and immediately contact Computer Knowledge at
PO Box 5818, Santa Maria, CA 93456.
DESCRIBE TXT 9473 01-24-94 7:47a -- This file
FILE_ID DIZ 271 01-24-94 7:47a -- BBS info file
GO BAT 58 01-24-94 7:47a -- Info batch file
INVOICE BAT 1064 01-24-94 7:47a -- Invoice batch file
INVOICE TXT 3486 01-24-94 7:47a -- Registration form
MENU TUT 531 01-24-94 7:47a -- Main menu
OLDKEY 546 01-24-94 7:47a -- Alternate main menu
READ 111 1333 01-24-94 7:47a -- Info file
READ 222 968 01-24-94 7:47a -- Info file
READ BAT 58 01-24-94 7:47a -- Info batch file
REGISTER 28 01-24-94 7:47a -- User info file
T1EXPL TUT 12907 01-24-94 7:47a + - Explains program
T2KEY TUT 29407 01-24-94 7:47a |T - New keyboard
T2KEYOLD TUT 26973 01-24-94 7:47a |u - Old keyboard
T3HIST TUT 21032 01-24-94 7:47a |t - History
T4TERM1 TUT 26911 01-24-94 7:47a |o - Basic terms and CPU
T5TERM2 TUT 29956 01-24-94 7:47a |r - Disks and peripherals
T6DOS1 TUT 29506 01-24-94 7:47a |i - DOS commands
T7DOS2 TUT 25771 01-24-94 7:47a |a - Subdirectories
T8BATCH TUT 32456 01-24-94 7:47a |l - Batch files
T9PROG TUT 25473 01-24-94 7:47a +s - Intro to programming
TUTOR EXE 37328 01-24-94 7:47a -- Main reader file
VENDOR DOC 8517 01-24-94 7:47a -- Distribution rules
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| File Name |
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For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use the
following filename for any archived copies of this software:
TUTCOM.xxx TUTOR.COM ver 4.7 by Computer Knowledge [ASP]
(Note: "xxx" represents the appropriate extension to indicate ZIP,
PAK, LHZ, EXE, or other archive program extension.)
[Note: Computer Knowledge maintains its most current versions in
the IBMNET forums on CompuServe; there is no reason for anyone else
to upload to CompuServe.]
Because of the nature of Computer Knowledge's shareware products,
Computer Knowledge requires that the files be in a single archive.
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| Keywords |
+----------+
For this product the following list of keywords is suggested:
CKPGM ASP COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE SHAREWARE COMPUTER TUTORIAL
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| Category |
+----------+
In general Computer Knowledge programs should be categorized with
other Computer Education products. In particular any category that
indicates education about computers is appropriate.
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| Short Description |
+-------------------+
A shareware minicourse in microcomputing. [ASP]
+--------------------+
| Medium Description |
+--------------------+
A shareware minicourse in microcomputing covering the keyboard, history,
computer terms, intro to DOS, subdirectories, batch file, and an
introduction to programming. [ASP]
+------------------+
| Long Description |
+------------------+
A shareware minicourse in microcomputing covering the basics of a
variety of topics including:
Computer History Introduction to DOS
Computer Terminology Subdirectories
Hardware Batch files
The Keyboard Introduction to Programming
Material is presented in a series of screens and the user has the ability
to move forward or backward through the tutorials, or jump to selected
locations using a menu. Short quizzes test you on your knowledge but you
may bypass these when reviewing.
The author is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
+-----------------+
| Version History |
+-----------------+
4.7 Remove credit card screens and change registration to
reflect license-only purchase option. Preparing for
extensive new version and distribution by a publisher.
4.52 Feb 93 Update to reflect new company address.
4.51 Oct 91 Update to reflect ability to accept credit cards.
(Ability removed in 1994.)
4.5 May 91 The current version adds several screens and brings others
up to date. Included in the update are:
- A new pricing structure
- Screens specific to microcomputer CPUs were added
- Microcomputer video terms were added
- The floppy disk descriptions were updated
- The hard disk description was expanded
- The DOS command XCOPY was added
- The batch command CALL and "@" were added
- A two screen batch file menu example was added
- Minor clarifications added throughout.
[Note: Minor intermediate revisions have been issued over
the history of the program. The commission program
introduced in version 4.2 was dropped in 1990. Support
for the Building Tools continues but no new copies will
be sold.]
4.4 Jan 89 This version made the Programming tutorial available in the
shareware version and changed the pricing structure. A few
minor corrections were made and the manual notes were
incorporated into the tutorials.
4.3 Jan 88 This version added the Introduction to Programming tutorial
for registered users. A new pricing structure was added and
the manual sent to users introduced some material not in the
tutorials themselves (as notes).
4.2 Jan 86 This version made some corrections to the tutorials,
introduced some new pricing options, and included some
programming options requested by users. Portions of the
tutorial structure were also changed to make the reading
more reliable.
4.1 Jun 85 Original version.
+------------------------------+
| Author/Publisher Information |
+------------------------------+
Computer Knowledge is a small business software company. We have been
producing top quality computer education products since 1984; our first
shareware product was introduced in 1985.
Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions,
comments or suggestions.
We can be reached by mail at the following address:
Computer Knowledge
PO Box 5818
Santa Maria, CA 93456-5818
U.S.A.
Because business hours are highly variable and we cannot take orders
over the phone, we do not publish or provide a phone number.
We can be reached electronically as follows:
CompuServe: 75655,210
Internet: 75655.210@COMPUSERVE.COM
[Note: CompuServe uses a comma in the customer ID but this must be
converted to a period when accessing through the Internet.]
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| MEMBER
This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the Shareware principle
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a Shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with
an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-
9427 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.