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- ** THE VOCABULATOR (c) V2.17 **
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- BLUE BULL is proud to bring to you The Vocabulator (c)
-
- The Vocabulator (c) helps you learn nine foreign languages
- quickly and easily.
-
- The Vocabulator (c) helps overcome the essential problem with
- learning a foreign language - the fact that most people have so
- much difficulty acquiring enough vocabulary that they cannot
- comprehend the structure and pronunciation of the language which
- is being taught by Teacher, Tape, Friend or Lover.
-
- The Vocabulator (c) gives you the means to quickly learn a hard
- core of around 500 words in a number of languages.
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- The Vocabulator (c) also gives you the ability to add new words
- and phrases, change translations to a form which suits your way
- of remembering things, or even to generate a learning vocabulary
- for a completely new language!
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- HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
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- The Vocabulator (c) requires an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS2 or EISA 100%
- compatible with at least 400kB free memory.
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- The Vocabulator (c) as supplied requires a hard disk with at
- least 1 Mb free.
-
- To run The Vocabulator (c) from a diskette with less than 1Mb,
- you will first have to install the program on a friends' hard
- disk, then you may have to delete some language libraries which
- you do not need, or make different diskettes for different
- groups of languages. Each diskette needs the following files:
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- VOCAB.EXE (The Program file)
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- VOCAB.HLP (If you need help)
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- <Language>.* (Files for languages you wish to use).
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- The Vocabulator (c) supports any screen which emulates
- MONOCHROME, CGA, EGA, VGA, SVGA or HERCULES (c) standards.
-
- Contrast problems may be experienced on systems utilizing a CGA
- card with a monochrome screen.
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- The Vocabulator (c) requires MS DOS (c), or IBM DOS (c) of
- Version 3.xx or higher.
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- HOW TO GET THE VOCABULATOR TO RUN
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- A. IF YOU RECEIVED THE VOCABULATOR THROUGH A BBS
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- 1. You should have received a single compressed file
- VOCAB217.EXE.
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- 2. Make a directory on your hard drive where you want The
- Vocabulator (c) to reside. (we suggext "VOCAB").
-
- 3. Copy the file VOCAB217.EXE into the just-created directory on
- your hard drive.
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- 4. Log into this directory and type "VOCAB217" to uncompress the
- files. (You will need approximately 1 MBytes of available space
- for all the files).
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- 5. Then type "README" to execute the program.
-
- For example:
- C: (Log to C: drive)
- MD\VOCAB (Make directory)
- CD\VOCAB (Log to directory)
- COPY A:VOCAB217.EXE (If copy from drive A:)
- VOCAB217 (Uncompress files)
- README (Execute program)
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- B. IF YOU RECEIVED THE VOCABULATOR THROUGH FLOPPY DISTRIBUTION
-
- 1. You should have received the following files on your
- distribution diskette:
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- BLUEBULL.EXE
- GO.BAT
- INSTALL.EXE
- READ.ME
- README.BAT
- START.BAT
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- 2. Log to the drive which contains these Vocabulator (c) files.
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- 3. Run the install program by typing "INSTALL".
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- 4. Select <R>egistration option and print a registration form.
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- 5. You may also print this manual from the same menu.
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- 6. Then execute the <I>nstall option from the menu, which
- will copy all necessary files onto your hard drive, and give
- information on how to uncompress and run the program.
-
- For example:
- A: (Log to A: drive)
- INSTALL (Executes install program)
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- If you don't like installing programs:
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- Copy the file BLUEBULL.EXE into a suitable directory on your
- hard drive, log into this directory and type "BLUEBULL" to
- uncompress the files, and then type "VOCAB" to execute the
- program.)
-
- For example:
- C:
- MD\VOCAB
- CD\VOCAB
- COPY A:BLUEBULL.EXE
- BLUEBULL
- VOCAB
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- C. AFTER INSTALLATION
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- Remember to register your copy of The Vocabulator (c) if you
- like and plan to use it. To do this, type "README" or run the
- program "INSTALL" and select the <R>egistration option, which
- will print out a registration form. Complete this form and
- return it, together with your registration fee, to the address
- on the form.
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- After the registration form had been printed and mailed, it is
- only necessary to type "VOCAB" after logging to the correct
- directory.
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- If you have any doubt about your comprehension of the statements
- made above, we would strongly recommend that you read the rest
- of this manual BEFORE you decide to use the program.
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- The Vocabulator (c) is distributed under "Shareware".
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- WHAT IS SHAREWARE?
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- Shareware gives users a chance to "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY". If you
- try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected
- to register. Individual programs differ on details- some request
- registration while others require it, some specify a maximum
- trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
- simple right to continue using the software to an updated
- program with printed manual.
-
- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and Commercial software,
- and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
- exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
- programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
- of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
- and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
- distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
- and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
- specific group. For example, some authors require written
- permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
- Shareware.
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
- should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
- whether it's Commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
- fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
- And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
- has the ultimate money-back guarantee - if you don't use the
- product, you don't pay for it.
-
- WHO IS BLUE BULL SOFTWARE ?
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- We are NOT a heavy corporation, we are two guys who believe that
- we can produce a high standard of software to distribute under
- the Shareware concept.
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- Wally (J.F.) Walters writes the programs. He has developed a
- number of major Software applications at home to help him in his
- job as the Technical manager of a Medium-sized Steel Furniture
- Manufacturer. He gets a huge kick out of producing what he sees
- as tight and useful programs such as this.
-
- Kobus Reyneke is a master at Customer Service Administration and
- Marketing. He feels he is losing his personal touch with
- customers as his career develops into the Management of an
- International Trading Outfit. He gets a huge kick in getting the
- word out to you, the customer, and administering all the one on
- one correspondence that results from this.
-
- We are both getting a kick out of bringing this product to you
- at a giveaway price, but please remember that there are many
- hours of midnight oil contained in this program, and we do feel
- we deserve a reasonable return from this effort (if we don't get
- it, all we have to do is flog the product to some commercial
- software outfit who will move it to you at $100).
-
- So please, recognize this effort on our part, and, should you
- decide to use this product, mail off your registration fee
- straight away.
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- DISCLAIMER AND USE AGREEMENT
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- Users of The Vocabulator (c) must accept this disclaimer of
- warranty:
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- The Vocabulator (c) is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
- warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
- the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any
- purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or
- consequential, which may result from the use of The Vocabulator
- (c).
-
- The Vocabulator (c) is a "shareware program" and is provided at
- no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with
- your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part
- of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is
- to provide personal computer users with quality software without
- high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
- continue to develop new products. If you find this program
- useful and find that you are using The Vocabulator (c) and
- continue to use The Vocabulator (c) after a reasonable trial
- period, you must make a registration payment of $25 to BLUE
- BULL. The $25 registration fee will license one copy for use on
- any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software
- just like a book. An example is that this software may be used
- by any number of people and may be freely moved from one
- computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility
- of it being used at one location while it's being used at
- another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons
- at the same time.
-
- Commercial users of The Vocabulator (c) must register and pay
- for their copies of The Vocabulator (c) within 30 days of first
- use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may
- be made by contacting BLUE BULL.
-
- Anyone distributing The Vocabulator (c) for any kind of
- remuneration must first contact BLUE BULL at the address below
- for authorization. This authorization will be automatically
- granted to distributors recognized by the ASP as adhering to its
- guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may
- begin offering The Vocabulator (c) immediately (However BLUE
- BULL must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept
- up-to-date with the latest version of The Vocabulator (c)).
-
- You are encouraged to pass a copy of The Vocabulator (c) to your
- friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
- copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users
- will receive a copy of the latest version of The Vocabulator (c).
-
- HOW TO REGISTER YOUR COPY OF THE VOCABULATOR
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- * Make sure your printer is switched on and "On Line".
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- * Log to the correct directory containing
- The Vocabulator (c) files.
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- * Type "README"
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- * Select <R>egister option from the main menu.
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- - your registration form will be printed
- to your printer.
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- * Complete the form, and return it together with your
- registration fee of $25 to:
-
- (make check out to: BLUE BULL)
-
- BLUE BULL SOFTWARE
- 22 CARROLLWOOD DRIVE
- TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
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- WHAT DO YOU GET BY REGISTERING?
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- If we have produced a more recent version of the Vocabulator (c)
- than the Shareware copy you have, you will receive the latest
- version free of charge.
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- You will be provided with a personal code which will cause The
- Vocabulator (c) to stop producing those irritating registration
- reminders each time you enter and leave the program.
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- Any "meaningful and significant" bugs reported to us will be
- corrected, and an updated version forwarded free of charge
- within 90 days from your date of registration.
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- Free support will be provided for 90 days from your date of
- registration -see "FREE SUPPORT BY MAIL" for details.
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- You will be mailed details of any updates, or additional data
- files which may become available, and will be offered a reduced
- price subscription to these.
-
- If you like BLUE BULL's Vocabulator (c), we are sure that you
- will like many of our new programs which we have in the
- pipeline. As a registered user, you will receive advance
- notification of these products, as well as discount registration
- fees.
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- FREE SUPPORT BY MAIL
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- The Vocabulator (c) is supported free of charge by mail for a
- period of 90 days from your date of registration. During that
- time any "meaningful and significant" bugs reported to us will
- be corrected and an updated version forwarded free of charge. We
- will also gladly answer any questions you may have regarding The
- Vocabulator (c). Please feel free to send questions, problems,
- suggestions, etc. to:
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- BLUE BULL SOFTWARE
- 22 CARROLLWOOD DRIVE
- TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
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- Hardware and operating software requirements have been listed in
- the section "HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS." If, for any
- reason, your specific hardware or software environment does not
- support The Vocabulater (c) and BLUE BULL SOFTWARE is unable to
- rectify the situation, your registration fee will be refunded in
- full. Please explain your situation in detail so we can attempt
- to accommodate as wide a range of environments as possible.
-
- BLUE BULL SOFTWARE is 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 BLUE
- BULL 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 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP
- Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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- DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE VOCABULATOR WORKS
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- The Vocabulator (c) is a program which helps you overcome one of
- the biggest problems in learning a new language -- the fact that
- you have difficulty in learning pronunciation and structure
- because you do not know enough VOCABULARY.
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- The Vocabulator (c) helps you overcome this problem by giving
- you a "flip card" display of common words and phrases.
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- The Vocabulator (c) uses Industry Standard Menu Selection and
- Navigation standards. The Cursor (arrow) keys will move you
- around the screens to edit and view data. <F1> will invoke
- screens providing assistance relating to the function you are
- currently in. <Esc> will abort the current operation, and return
- you to the previous higher level of the program.
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- The various Vocabulator (c) options are selected by a "Menu" of
- options. You select the option by moving the highlight to the
- option you wish to execute, and then press <Enter>. A quick
- method of making this selection is also provided simply press
- the first letter of the menu option you wish to execute, and the
- option will execute directly. The various Vocabulator (c)
- options are described below.
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- THE PROMPTING ROUTINES:
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- The Vocabulator (c) can prompt with YOUR LANGUAGE WORD, where
- you want to translate into the foreign language, or with the
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE WORD when you want to translate back into your
- own language.
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- You can speed up or slow down the prompt speed as your
- proficiency in the language improves. You do this by pressing
- the up and down arrow keys while in the prompting routines.
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- As you begin to learn more words, you will find that some
- well-known words continue to prompt, which tends to waste time,
- and makes you feel frustrated. Press <Enter> when such a word is
- displayed in the prompt routines, and the word will be removed
- until you decide to restore it.
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- This "hiding" routine is also useful when you have just started
- with the language - you may well find that there are so many
- words that they are not repeated often enough for you to learn
- them quickly. All you do then is press <Enter> when the more
- difficult words are displayed, until you have a small enough
- list of words which you can learn quickly. When you have learnt
- these words well, reinstate the other words in order to learn
- them.
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- During prompting, you may often find that you are confused, and
- wish to think about, or look at previous or similar words. To do
- this, press <Space> in the prompting routines, which will halt
- the prompting process. You can then look at the previous few
- words which are still displayed on screen, or browse through
- your vocabulary database by pressing <F1>.
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- ADD/EDIT WORDS ROUTINE:
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- The Vocabulator (c) is supplied with databases of about 500
- words for a number of common languages. This list has been
- recommended to us as THE MOST USEFUL list for a beginner in a
- language. If you develop your knowledge beyond the scope of this
- list, this routine allows you to add, edit, or delete words as
- you wish.
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- You can even generate your own new language database by means of
- this routine as follows:
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- Exit to DOS, and log to the Vocabulator (c) Directory Type
- "COPY BLANK.MAS <Name of your language>.VOC" Type "COPY
- BLANK.ORD <Name of your language>.ORD" Re-enter the Vocabulator
- (c), select your new language, and build up a database of the
- words you want to learn.
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- REINSTATE HIDDEN WORDS:
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- If you have hidden words in the prompt routine, and now want
- them to be returned to the prompting list, execute this option
- to restore them.
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- PRINT WORDS:
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- If you want a hard copy of your Vocabulary database, use this
- routine to printout the words.
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- CORRECT CORRUPTED FILES:
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- In the unlikely event that you find that your data seems to be
- corrupted, and words seem to be missing or duplicated, use this
- option to attempt to correct these problems. NOTE: These
- problems should normally only occur after a power failure while
- you are editing words.
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- BACKUP DATA:
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- If you have made modifications to any of your language
- libraries, you will want to make regular backups to floppy
- disks. To do this, make sure you have a formatted disk in drive
- A:, and then execute this option, which will copy your selected
- Language Library to the floppy disk.
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