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- Software of the Month Club
- January 1997 CD-ROM Program Guide
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- -Windows Education -
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- ItsPersonal! 1.6c
- Journal
- This is a great tool for any writer or artist. It's a powerful,
- easy-to-use writing journal. Change the fonts, set text
- attributes and use the built-in spell check system.
- * Unlimited number of entries
- * Optional password protection
- * Print single pages or merge pages to save paper
- * Search all entries for specific text
- * Use any TrueType font
- (Application by Garry A. Prefontaine; Includes both 16-bit and
- 32-bit versions.)
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- - Feature Program -
- K-Chess 2.2 for Windows
- Checkmate
- Learn how to master the game of chess with this
- instructional program. The computer shows its
- calculations for each move, giving you hints and
- suggestions. Watch the computer play, challenge the
- computer or compete against a friend. Full keyboard and
- mouse control.
- * Four types of timed games
- * Right-click shows all available moves for a specific
- piece
- * Mutli-level undo
- * Save and restore games
- * Online help
- (Application by Ark Angles)
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- Physics Package No. 1 1.11
- Three programs
- Master physics with this collection of programs. Learn
- about specific physics topics and then play a game in each
- program.
- * Light: Experiment with light refraction and reflection
- * Solar System: Learn about the sun, planets, asteroids,
- comets, NASA programs and more
- * Vector: Investigate vectors and their applications,
- including projectile motion and constant acceleration
- (Application by John Sheu; Includes both 16-bit and
- 32-bit versions.)
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- Slide Rule and Abacus Simulation 1.1
- Two calculation systems
- Discover the significance of the abacus and slide rule.
- Learn about their history and how to use them.
- * Excellent help files
- * Includes examples
- * Uses the VERSALOG Slide Rule standard
- * Cheat mode for abacus
- (Application by David A. Brown)
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- Spanish Helper for Windows 2.1
- Se hable espanol
- Learn Spanish with this language tutor. Covers nouns,
- adjectives, verbs and prepositions. Use multiple choice
- and fill-in quizzes to test your progress. Great for
- beginning Spanish speakers.
- * Create your own tests
- * Set time limits
- (Application by G.B. Blanchard and Sergio Gonzalez)
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- SuperCal 3.0
- Scientific calculator
- This invaluable calculator includes financial and
- scientific functions.
- * View or print tape screen
- * Financial functions include yield, interest rate,
- dividend and more
- * Scientific functions for statistical analysis
- (Application by Harold Schwartz)
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- Teacher's Pet
- Planning system
- Teachers can organize their time with this classroom
- planner. Arrange schedules; keep track of students and
- more. Fantastic tool for public, private and home schools.
- * Observation Chart follows students' progress
- * Use the teacher's section to schedule class time
- * Track lessons
- * Record attendance, birthdays and more
- (Application by Dawnbreaker Consultants)