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                             M A T H   M A N I A C







                             Program Documentation





                                 Version 1.03



















                       The Intelligent Math Tutoring System

                 Copyright 1992, 1993 by Downsoft Software Company

                               All Rights Reserved






                               Table of Contents
                               =================




        1. Official Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2





        2. Program Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3





        3. User Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9





        4. Program Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11





        5. Shareware Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12





        6. Benefits of Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14





        7. Order Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16












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                                Official Notices
                                ================

                                  Math Maniac
                      The Intelligent Math Tutoring System
                 Copyright 1992,1993 by Downsoft Software Company
                              All Rights Reserved


                             DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

        THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES
        AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
        WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE
        AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO
        WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.  GOOD
        DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY
        TESTED WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.  THE USER
        MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM.  ANY LIABILITY
        OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
        OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.




        Downsoft Software Company is an approved vendor and associate
        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 or send a Compuserve
        message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.




                           A Special Note to Teachers

        Teachers who use PCs in the educational environment may receive the
        REGISTERED program for free.  All I require is that after using the
        program for 1 month, they fill out a short evaluation form (included),
        reporting on their students' experience using the program, and that
        they notify parents that the program is being used at their school and
        is available for purchase from Downsoft Software.  I have two sons,
        aged 4 and 7 years, and they have made substanial progress using MATH
        MANIAC, and confirming these results on a large segment of school age
        kids would be a great asset to me in my attempts to refine and improve
        the program.






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                                Documentation

    Math Maniac is a full-featured  math  tutorial  program  that
    entertains as it educates.  It is set up like a flash-card system.
    Math drills are presented, and kids are either "complimented" or gently
    "insulted" depending on the accuracy of their answers.  After 3 wrong
    choices, the computer displays the correct answer and moves on to the
    next problem.  Records are maintained, and students are pushed to
    achieve a level of mastery of each level, and the level of difficulty
    is increased as each level is achieved.

    The following is documentation for the Math Maniac (MM.EXE) program.
    The order of explanation has been arranged logically so that these
    functions are detailed in the same order as they are found during
    execution of the MATH MANIAC program.  If you are using the program,
    any feedback in the way of suggestions, criticism, ideas, in other
    words, anything that you think would make this program better and
    more useful, would be sincerely appreciated.  The simple aim
    of this program is to provide kids of elementary school age with an
    easy and fun way to practice math drills.  The program tries to allow
    each student to proceed at his or her own pace, and wants the student
    to strive for a level of mastery of each level of difficulty before
    proceeding to the next higher level.

    If you have a hard disk and you would like to install the program to
    it, you may run the INSTALL.BAT program.  Log on to the drive that
    contains the MATH MANIAC diskette by typing either A: [Return] or
    B: [Return] at the DOS prompt.

    Then run the Install program by typing:

    INSTALL [Return]

    This will automatically install the program onto your C: drive in a
    subdirectory called \MANIAC, and all of the necessary files will be
    copied to it.  You can then follow the subsequent instructions for
    running the program.  If you want to install the program to a hard
    disk other than C:, you must make a \MANIAC directory on the hard disk
    that you intend to install the program to and then copy all of the
    files on the original distribution disk (or the self-extracting .EXE
    file) to the newly created subdirectory.

    If you do not have a hard disk, or want to run the program first from
    the floppy that it came on, follow these instuructions.  To run the
    program, you insert the program disk into the A: drive of any IBM PC
    or compatible computer and after logging onto the A: drive, type:

                              MM [Return]

    This will execute the program.  There is a file called DEFAULT.DAT
    which is the data file which will be loaded if no other data file is
    selected.  The data file is changed when you "Select" a file from the
    File menu, or you choose a Level or an Operation from the other menus.
    You may also specify a data file when you begin the program by
    typing:

                     MM [options] [filename] [Return]

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    where [filename] is the name of the data file (without the brackets).

    Command line options include:

                          -S    = No Sounds

                          -I    = No Insults

                          -C    = No Compliments

                          -T    = Timer OFF

    These commands can be typed in any order after the MM command.  If no
    commands or filenames appear on the command line, then the program
    defaults to All options ON and DEFAULT.DAT is the data file of the
    math problems presented.


    The following are brief descriptions of the various menus presented in
    the Math Maniac program.  These duplicate the context sensitive HELP
    screens found throughout the program by pressing [F1] at various
    points during the program.

    Enter Your Name

    You can enter your name at this prompt.  Math Maniac will keep track of
    your activity, and  optionally  record your scores and times at the end
    of each excercise. If no name is chosen, "Math Maniac" is used. The
    shareware version allows you to choose 1 of 20 different names while the
    REGISTERED version allows you to enter ANY student name.

    File Menu

    The File Menu allows to choose from a list of file operations.   You
    can Select, Create, and Edit the data files.  You also can exit (or
    "Shell")  out to the DOS prompt where you can run DOS commands or other
    programs.

    Run

    Execute the program using the selected .DAT file.  If you Select a
    file, then that file will automatically  be run and you won't need to
    select this menu choice.

    New Student

    This menu selection allows you to change the name of the student.  The
    shareware version allows you to choose from a list of 20 student names.
    The REGISTERED version is personalized to allow you to type in ANY
    student name that you choose (up to 29 characters).  The .REC files
    store this name with your test results to allow you to track progress.
    If no name is selected, the default name "Math Maniac" is assigned.
    This can be changed by selecting New Student any time while the program
    is running.




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    Select A File

    Use the arrow keys to move to the data file which you wish to select.
    You can also enter the first letter of your choice and the selection
    bar will jump to the first selection that it finds beginning with
    that letter.  Press [Enter] to select and run the data file which the
    selection bar is highlighting.

    Create a File

    This menu selection allows you to create custom sets of problems which
    can be used by the student.  These files are not restricted to a
    particular operation and operations can be freely mixed.

    Enter Data File Name

    Enter the name of the Data file that you wish to create.  It can be any
    valid DOS filename.  Enter the first 8 characters only, without a period
    ('.').  The extension ".DAT" will be automatically be appended to the
    filename that you choose.

    Enter a Number

    Enter the first number you wish to put in the new problem.  Be sure to
    press [Enter] after you type the number.  Input is limited to 3 decimal
    integers.  The same instruction applies to the second number in the
    problem.

    Enter an Operation

    Enter the math operation that you want for the problem. Your choices
    are +, =, * and / representing Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide.

    Save This Problem

    Enter  'Y'  to add this problem to the new file.  If the problem is not
    correct or you wish to correct it,  enter 'N' and the problem will be
    erased.

    Information

    This screen presents information about the program.  It lists the
    company information and programmer credits and how to contact
    Downsoft Software Company for a copy of the program.

    Os Shell

    This choice allows you to  temporarily exit the program. If you use
    this selection, you must type "EXIT"  at  the DOS prompt to return to
    the program.   While outside the program, you can run DOS commands,
    even other programs, provided the system has enough memory remaining.

    Quit

    This selection will end the program and return you to the operating
    system.  When you are with the program, use this option to exit the
    program and return to DOS.

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    Level Menu

    Level refers to the level of difficulty for each math operation.  The
    levels currently range from A to H, with A being the easiest and H being
    the most difficult.

    Choose Level

    Levels range from A to H, with A being the easiest and H being the most
    difficult.  If you choose a level or an operation, then the data file
    used will be the operation combined with the current level of
    difficulty.  (Example: Level B, operation Add will select ADD2.DAT).

    Operation Menu

    This choice allows you to pick the math operation that the game will
    use.  The choices are  +,  -,  *, and /, which refer to  Addition,
    Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.  You can also create and use
    custom data files which mix in some or all of the operations in  a
    single data file.

    Addition

    This option will select addition as the current operation and use only
    data files that feature addition problems.

    Subtraction

    This option will select subtraction as the current operation and use
    only those files that feature subtraction problems.

    Multiplication

    This option will select multiplication as the operation and use only
    those files that feature multiplication problems.

    Division

    This option will select division as the current operation and use only
    those files that feature division problems.

    Print Menu

    This menu allows you to create and print test files for the student to
    practice written tests on the problems presented in the current data
    file.  You can also view the contents of any of the record (.REC)
    files to see the result history for each student.

    Create Test File

    Enter 'Y' to create a TEST file which can be printed and used for a
    written test on the problems in the current exercise.  The test will
    print the problems randomly, and an  ANSWER  list containing problems
    and answers in the same order. This makes it easy for the student or
    teacher to correct the written test with a minimum of effort.



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    Print Test

    Enter 'Y' to print a TEST.  It will contain all the problems in the
    current file, printed in random order.  A corresponding ANSWER list
    will also be printed, making correcting the TEST simple for teacher or
    student.

    View Records

    This allows you to review the record (*.REC) files of all of the
    students.  The .REC files are contained in the current directory under
    the name of the student.  This allows you to review and track the
    progress as each student improves with continued practice of the math
    drills.

    Settings Menu

    The Settings Menu lists the options that you can switch when the
    program is running.  You can turn the Sound on or off, along with the
    display of insults and congratulatory messages.  You can also select
    how the problems are displayed.

    Display

    This selection allows you to change the way in which the math exercises
    are presented. You may choose Vertical, Horizontal, or Combined format.
    Exercises will always be presented in the chosen format.

    Vertical

    This selection will cause all subsequent problems to be displayed in
    Vertical format.  You can see an example  of  each format from which
    you can choose displayed as you move from one format choice to the
    next.

    Horizontal

    This selection will cause all subsequent problems to be displayed in
    Horizontal format.  You can see an example of each format from which to
    choose displayed as you move from  one  format choice to the next.

    Combined

    This selection will cause all subsequent problems to be displayed in
    both Vertical and Horizontal formats. You can see an example of each
    format displayed as you move from one format choice to the next.

    Timer On/Off

    This selection will toggle the timer setting On and Off.  When On, the
    time elapsed will be displayed upon completion of each exercise and
    will be recorded in the .REC record file.





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    Sound On/Off

    This selection will toggle Sound On or Off.  When it is On, all sounds,
    songs and sound effects from the program are audible.  When Off, none
    of these sounds are generated.  The menu will always display the
    current state of all settings.

    Insults On/Off

    This selection toggles the display of messages for WRONG answers On or
    Off.  When On, the user is gently insulted for making a wrong choice
    and is encouraged to try harder.  When Off, none of these messages are
    displayed.

    Congrats On/Off

    This selection toggles congratulatory messages On or Off.  When On, the
    student is praised for each correct answer entered with a short message
    posted above each problem.   When Off,  none of these messages are
    displayed.

    Quit Menu

    This choice is used to exit the program.  Selecting [Y]es will exit the
    program and selecting [N]o will allow you to return to the program.

    No or Yes

    Please respond either with a 'Y' or a 'N'.   If you answer 'Y', you
    will exit from the program.  A  'N'  response  will  return you to the
    program, with all the current settings still active.

























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                                   User Tips

    1. Pick an easy level.  It may seem obvious, but start off at an easier
       level that you may believe the student is capable of.  This will
       give them a feeling of success and satisfaction, particularily if
       they have not had a great deal of experience interacting with
       computers.  You want them to feel that using the program is enjoyable,
       and adds to their learning experience.

    2. Go to an appropriate level.  Increase the level when they can
       consistently achieve perfect scores at current levels of difficulty.
       As you may already know, the computer will "BEEP" a song over the
       speaker when a math exercise is completed perfectly.  If you hear
       too many songs coming from the computer, the math problems need to
       be more difficult.

    3. Review the results.  Usually, kids will want to show you the result
       screen immediately upon conclusion of each exercise.  If it is not
       convenient for you to review the results at that time, then have
       your student "save" the results, and you can both look at them by
       "Viewing" the record file, saved under their student "name"
       (MATH_MAN.REC is the default record file).

    4. Encourage speed.  All of the exercises are timed, and the timings
       are stored along with other test information in the .REC files.
       Examine the previous test results and suggest that the student
       strive to "beat" his or her previous time.

    5. Use the printed tests.  Tests are printed which will include all of
       the problems in the selected math exercise, presented in random
       order.  I have created special test files, usually of 100 problems,
       and I have the students attempt to see how many they can solve in
       five minutes.  Note the results, and subsequently retest them,
       encouraging them to finish more problems each time the test is
       taken.  Instruct them to skip over problems that they don't readily
       know the answer to.  This will allow them time to come back and work
       on them after they complete the problems that they can answer
       quickly. The obvious advantage is that they will develop the skills
       to take timed tests and will result in better scores on competitive
       tests.

    6. Roll your own.  Every student has their own weaknesses.  You can
       best aid the student by examining the results and designing your own
       exercises to stress the problems that each student needs particular
       practice in solving.  If you develop a set of examples that you feel
       are especially good, please send them to us.  We will see that you
       are sent the next release of MATH MANIAC free of charge to thank you
       for your contribution.

    7. Use combined format.  You should have the student use BOTH
       horizontal and vertical formats, so that the format does not become
       an impediment.  Some larger long division problems may prove awkward
       when presented in a horizontal format (e.g. "216 / 18 ="), but it is
       more important for the student to recognize that it is the SAME
       concept.  They can easily convert to the format of their choice by
       using a pad and pencil.

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    8. Write the tables.  After younger students master the basics of
       addition, teach them to write out their tables, BEFORE they attempt
       multiplication and division.  This will accomplish 2 key objectives.
       First, they will quickly see that multiplication is simply shorthand
       addition (computers don't multiply, they just add very quickly).
       Second, they will have the practice of writing the tables, which
       they should be allowed to use to solve the ensuing math exercise.
       Each time they look up an answer in the tables that THEY have written
       will reinforce and repeat the rote experience that some of us
       remember from having to "write" our tables "10 times each", without
       the muscle cramps we used to endure.  DON'T let them reuse a table
       that they have previously written.  Make them write a new one from
       scratch each time they do an exercise in multiplication or division.

       EXCEPTION: They should be allowed to use the same multiplication
       table for the division exercises on the same material.  This will
       reinforce the relationship between multiplication and division.

    9. Be persistent.  Make this program part of their *daily* routine.
       I usually insist that my 7 year old son do 4 exercises, of 25-40
       problems each and a written test, every day in addition to his
       regular school work.  If they have other computer games they they
       enjoy playing, then insist that they do their MATH MANIAC first,
       before pursuing other interests.  My son is currently in the second
       grade, doing addition and subtraction with results from 0-999; has
       mastered multiplication of tables 1-6, and is currently working on
       tables 7-12 in multiplication and division.  He has been using this
       program consistently for about 6 weeks.  In the same time span, my 4
       year old is adding and subtracting numbers from 0-20.


    Try it out for yourself.  I'm sure you will be rewarded for your
    efforts, as your student shows improvement with continued use of MATH
    MANIAC.  Enjoy!


    Steve Downie
    Downsoft Software Company


















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                                 Program Notes

    There are different "songs" that may be heard upon successful
    completion of each exercise.  There shareware version contains 4 songs,
    while the REGISTERED version has 25 songs.

    You are asked upon perfect completion of an exercise, whether or not
    you would like to go on to the next level.  This will only have an
    effect if you are using the ADDx, SUBx, MULx or DIVx data files, where
    the level is represented by x and the filename becomes the next one
    (x+1), until 8 (highest level of difficulty) is reached.


    You can review student record (*.REC) files by choosing View from
    the print menu.  The files are stored under the name chosen from a list
    of names in the shareware version; the REGISTERED version allows you to
    enter a student name.  Both versions function in the same manner. In
    either version, if no name was entered, the record is stored under the
    filename MATH_MAN.REC.

    Unlike earlier versions, ESCape checking is disabled at the main menu
    level, so that you must choose Quit either from the File menu or at the
    Quit menu.  Online, context sensitive help is now included, and an
    appropriate help screen should appear when pressing F1 from anywhere in
    the program.

    Current limitations include that DATA files are limited to a maximum of
    100 problems per filename.  Record files are also limited to 100 records.
    Problem operands may be up to 3 digits each, but the result must also
    be limited to a 3 digit answer.  Anything beyond those limits should be
    in a more advanced program than this program is intended to be.

    If there are files of mixed math operations (e.g. Addition and
    Subtraction, etc...), the operations for each data file will be stored
    in the .REC file upon completion of the exercise.  You will see the
    operations contained at the "Operations:" line of the View Records
    menu.

    Playback of any of the songs may be interrupted by ANY keystroke during
    playback.

    If you find any of the sets of data file either too easy or too
    difficult for your child, feel free to create your own data files.  If
    you want, feel free to overwrite the ADDx.DAT, SUBx.DAT, MULx.DAT, and
    DIVx.DAT files with data that you feel is most suitable for you own
    child's level of math skills.  I have selected what I thought to be
    varying levels of difficulty on a scale of 1 to 8, but feedback on how
    these levels work for your situation would be helpful in designing more
    effective data files.








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                             DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE

    Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
    buying it. 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.

    MATH MANIAC 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 MATH MANIAC and
    continue to use MATH MANIAC after a reasonable trial period, you must
    make a registration payment of $19.95 + $4.00 shipping to Downsoft
    Software Company.  The $19.95 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 MATH MANIAC must register and pay for their copies
    of MATH MANIAC within 30 days of first use or their license is
    withdrawn.  Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting
    Downsoft Software Company.

    Anyone distributing MATH MANIAC for any kind of renumeration must first
    contact Downsoft Software Company 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 MATH MANIAC immediately (However
    Downsoft Software Company must still be advised so that the distributor
    can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of MATH MANIAC.).

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    You are encouraged to pass a copy of MATH MANIAC along 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 MATH MANIAC program.

     This is the second revision of the first release, and the program has
    no known problems.  If you encounter a problem, please report it by
    calling [phone].  We will fix it and send you a FREE update for
    reporting the problem.

    Questions, comments, compliments, and complaints may be sent to the
    author:




                                  Steve Downie

                             Downsoft Software Company

                          8726D S. Sepulveda Blvd, Ste. C91

                             Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA



                                 [phone]

                              CompuServe 74716,521




























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                            Benefits of Registration

    1. More songs.  The REGISTERED version contains 20 additional songs
       which are played when the student successfully completes an exercise.


    2. More Data.  The REGISTERED version has larger data files, and contains
       bonus data files.  The files that are included further refine the
       learning curve and are designed to produce MAXIMUM results.


    3. A Personalized program.  The name requested by the REGISTERED user
       is printed both on the opening screen and becomes the DEFAULT
       student name.  The student name is recorded and used in both the
       .REC filname and is stored with each record in the .REC files.


    4. Upgrade Notices.  As the program evolves and upgrades are released,
       registered users will receive notification of the availability and
       enhancements contained in new releases.  Upgrades will be released
       at a nominal fee, to be determined by the value of the new features
       and the amount of work that went into adding them.  You will also be
       made aware of other quality software as it becomes available.


    5. A Money-Back Guarantee.  The REGISTERED version is shipped with a
       30-day, money-back guarantee.  If you are unsatisfied with the program
       sent to you for ANY reason, your money will be gladly refunded.


    6. Nag Screen Removal.  Removal of all REGISTRATION "reminders" on
       program screens and printouts from the program, which appear on the
       shareware version.  All shareware statements are replaced by
       REGISTERED VERSION messages.


    7. User Support.  Registration entitles you to one year of support
       at Downsoft Software [phone], should you have any questions
       at all about the program.  Support is available from 9:00 to 5:00,
       Monday - Friday, Pacific Time.  On Compuserve, you can contact the
       author, Steve Downie, directly via EMAIL at CIS# 74716,521.


    8. Data Compatibility.  There are plans to implement more efficient data
       formats for the data files in future releases of MATH MANIAC.  As a
       REGISTERED user, you are guaranteed that any future release of MATH
       MANIAC will contain a conversion program to ensure that any data
       created with prior versions of the program can be converted to the
       current format.  This guarantees that any special data that you create
       using MATH MANIAC will always be compatible with the latest version.


    9. My Sincere Gratitude.  Registration is source through which the
       program can continue to grow and improve, and other programs like it
       can undergo development.



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    To receive a copy of the registered version of Math Maniac(c), which
    includes the additional features described in the MM.DOC file, fill out
    the order form that follows and send it, along with a check, MC, or VISA
    number in the correct amount to:


                           Downsoft Software Company

                       8726D S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite C91

                             Los Angeles, CA 90045



    Using VISA or Mastercard, you can order over the phone by calling:


                   Phone: [phone] (8 to 5 Mon-Fri PST)



       Orders received by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time ship that day.


































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                         Downsoft Software Order Form
    Customer Information

       Name: _____________________________________________________________

    Company: _____________________________________________________________

    Address: _____________________________________________________________

       City: _______________________________ State: _____ ZIP:____________

      Phone: _______________________________

    Student Name: ________________________________________________________

    ___ Math Maniac 1.03 ($19.95).   ___ 5-1/4 disks.     ___ 3-1/2 disks.

    Cost of order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $   19.95

    California residents add sales tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . $    1.65

    Shipping/handling.
    ___Next Day: $13.00  ___Second Day: $8.00  ___Regular: $4.00 $ _______

    Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _______
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    Form of Payment

    ___ Check       ___ Money order       ___ Visa or MasterCard.

       Card Number: _________________________________  Exp. Date:________

         Signature:______________________________________________________

    In order to help us determine how best to improve and market MATH
    MANIAC, please tell us how you found out about MATH MANIAC:

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    Another User:  ______

          School:  ______   Name: _______________________________________

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        Comments: _______________________________________________________

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