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PC-QUIZZER NEWS
Last Updated: 01-Jun-90
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SIGN LANGUAGE QUIZ NOW AVAILABLE
20-May-88: Data Assist is pleased to announce that we have
released our first courseware package for PC-QUIZZER. Sign
Language Quiz (SLQ) is a set of lessons designed to assist in the
teaching of American Sign Language.
The package costs $59.00 and contains the complete alphabet plus
the numbers 1-10. There are three versions available:
SLQ-C with 640 x 200 graphics: CGA and EGA (PC) systems.
SLQ-V with 640 x 480 graphics: VGA and MCGA (PS-2) systems.
SLQ-H with 720 x 348 graphics: Hercules compatible systems.
PS-2 owners should order SLQ-V since the graphics contain twice
as much detail as SLQ-C. Please specify 5.25" or 3.5" disks when
ordering.
Note: The sample SLQ files on this disk are examples of the graphics
used in the SLQ package. The complete SLQ package contains several
additional QIZ files and pictures.
PC-QUIZZER+ NOW AVAILABLE
01-Jun-90: Over the last three years we have received many excellent
comments, suggestions and request concerning PC-QUIZZER. Many of
the requests are centered around various ways that the product
could be improved to make it more suitable for use in a classroom
or training environment.
Many of our customers have indicated that they are willing to pay
extra for some of the additional features that they desire. In
addition, many of our teachers and instructors have indicated
that they would like a "classroom license" whereby they could
distribute PC-QUIZZER lessons and quizzes without the expense and
paperwork of obtaining an Educational Site License.
Since Data Assist strives to give our customer what they want, we
are pleased to announce our PC-QUIZZER+ package.
PC-QUIZZER+ is an enhanced version of PC-QUIZZER that allows up
to 300 questions per lesson plus record keeping. This product is
intended for advanced users and teachers using PC-QUIZZER is a
classroom or corporate training environment.
PC-QUIZZER+ has the ability to save the students name or student
number, question responses and the final quiz scores. This
information may later be displayed by the instructor. By far
this has been the most requested feature from teachers and
corporate trainers.
PC-QUIZZER+ also provides additional graphics modes used to
display graphics on a Hercules, CGA, EGA, MCGA and VGA device.
Included with the package are the ARGUS and VIEW programs. ARGUS
enables you to capture graphics from other programs and use them
in your PC-QUIZZER lessons. VIEW enables you to view PCX files
from DOS and tells you the PC-QUIZZER command needed to show the
picture.
Instructors are permitted to distribute (but not sell) the
QUIZZER.EXE program with any lesson that they develop.
PC-QUIZZER+ is available for $129 plus $3 shipping.
SCANNING SERVICE AVAILABLE!
01-Jun-90: Interested in using graphics in your PC-QUIZZER
lessons and quizzes? Data Assist now offers a service where we
can convert pictures, photographs, diagrams and other artwork
into screens useable with PC-QUIZZER. We are also able to
convert images from VCR tapes as well! These screens may also be
used with Desktop Publishing, Business Presentation, and other
Computer Based Instruction packages. For more information, please
contact Data Assist.
TECHNICAL BBS NOW AVAILABLE!
01-Jun-90: We now also have a BBS system available for registered
PC-QUIZZER and PC-QUIZZER+ users. The BBS has a 300 / 1200 / 2400
baud modem and is available 24 hours a day. You may use the BBS
to ask technical questions, or to upload .QIZ files for others to
see.
We also use the BBS as part of our Scanning Service. If you are in
a hurry, you can Express mail your art-work to us. We will then
scan the pictures and load them on the BBS for you to download. In
most cases, the PCX files are ready to be downloaded in a day or
two.
PC-QUIZZER EDITOR NOW AVAILABLE!
01-Jun-90: Due to many requests from our customers, we now offer
an editor (QIZEDIT) for PC-QUIZZER. QIZEDIT is a simple to use,
specially designed editor, for creating and editing QIZ files.
The editor is menu driven with full onscreen help for all edit
operations as well as complete help on all PC-QUIZZER commands.
Since QIZEDIT is very large, we were not able to fit it on the
Shareware disk. However, you will receive QIZEDIT when you
purchase either the PC-QUIZZER or PC-QUIZZER+ package.
Note: QIZEDIT is not included with the $29 registration.