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ABC-WARE Software for Kids!
MaTris v1.31.0355
Copyright 1999-2000 J. Behling
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Dear parents,
Children are attracted by computers as if by magic. Though strange and
suspicious to many adults, to children these modern aids are as natural as
the telephone and the TV. Just the fact that mom and dad use it excites
the curiosity of the child.
Often the computer is unjustly condemned as being a cause for
children's isolation, lack of creativity, increasing propensity for
violence, etc. This is not necessarily so. If the computer is used the
right way, i.e. with the appropriate software and under the control
of the parents, it can help to encourage creativity and communication
skills.
ABC-WARE is software for children.* Under this name programs are
developed which do not contain violence and have no racist or other
content which is liable to corrupt the young. Here you will not find
any shoot-'em-up games.
ABC-WARE stimulates children's creativity and their intellectual and
logical capacities. It supports the imagination of your child, and, in an
enjoyable and playful way, allows him or her to practise simple tasks
such as reading, arithmetic, etc., either alone or together with children
of the same age or even with the whole family.
Make sure that your children spend their time at the computer in a useful
way. Pay attention to ABC-WARE when buying software. This ensures that
you always choose the right software.
* There are supposedly even adults who enjoy ABC-WARE!
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Installation
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Start the installation by typing
abcsetup
The installation program will ask you which directory MaTris shall
be installed in. You can either accept the default directory or enter a
directory of your choice. If the directory does not exist already, it
will be created by the installation program.
After the installation, your target directory has to contain the following
files:
Target directory:
readme.txt introduction
MaTris.exe main program
MaTris.hlp help file
MaTris.cnt help contents file
order.doc order form
Windows System directory:
msvbvm60.dll Visual Basic runtime module (distributed
separately with online versions)
Attention: This file may also be used by other programs! If you
want to uninstall MaTris for any reason, make sure that no other
programs use this runtime module before you delete it!
A program group will be created and the icons for MaTris will be added
automatically.
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Shareware
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This program is released as shareware. It may (and shall) be copied and
distributed without the copyright being violated, provided the program
and the documentation are not modified and form a complete package when
distributed.
All rights concerning this product are reserved. Distribution of the software
commercially and/or for profit without explicit permission is prohibited.
Only a fee for costs of materials and copy costs (which should not exceed
DM 10) as well as for postage and packing may be charged. If used in shareware
bundles (incl. CD-ROMs) or on supplement disks of magazines, a specimen
copy has to be submitted to the author.
SHAREWARE = FAIRWARE
Shareware means that you can test the program thoroughly before you
decide to buy it. After a maximum trial period of 15 days, you are
expected to register with the author. With a modest registration, fee
you support the further development of this program as well as the
development of other programs.
As a registered user you have the following advantages:
* You are a legal user of the program
* You get no shareware reminders during the execution of the program
* Your password is valid for all future versions
* You will be informed of all ABC-WARE products if you so wish
* You will be given a price reduction on all other ABC-WARE products
* If you have problems you can get support per e-mail or mail
* You support the shareware concept!
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History
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You may download the newest version of MaTris from the homepage
http://www.abc-ware.com/
01.10.2000 Version 1.31.355
* some minor tweaks in settings dialog
* fixed bug with name combo on first start
20.08.2000 Version 1.30.351
* added possibility to select current player from main screen
14.07.2000 Version 1.22.339
* background music now changes with loop mode
* bug with Shareware hints fixed
17.06.2000 Version 1.21.336
* background music embedded
* code optimizations
* new setup version
29.04.2000 Version 1.20.333
* added possibility to select different symbols in a game
* Counting with zero
* increased max limits for time/number of exercises
* some minor changes in onlinehelp
* new setup version
03.01.2000 Version 1.11.315
* some kids found a hack for avoiding exercises -
it's over now! ;-)
* new setup version
28.12.1999 Version 1.10.314
* fixed error in language menu
* new licence conditions for school versions
13.12.1999 Version 1.10.313
* minor changes in italian translation
28.11.1999 Version 1.10.312
* more symbols
* mixed mode addition/subtraction
* mixed mode multiplication/division
* more number ranges for addition/subtraction
* added italian interface
13.11.1999 Version 1.0.305
* Cancel of options windows didn't work properly, fixed
* Changed registration codes
03.11.1999 Version 1.0.303
* minor fixes in appearance
01.11.1999 Version 1.0.302
* Bug on resize fixed
* minor neats in online help
31.10.1999 Version 1.0.301
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Disclaimer
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MaTris has been tested thoroughly; nevertheless, errors may have
slipped in. In view of the multitude of possible hardware and software
combinations, interactions and incompatibilities cannot be ruled out.
There is no warranty for a faultless operation of MaTris; nor is the author
liable in any way for any damages which may result from using
the program. The full riskof using the software is assumed by the user.