                             PUMA Shareware
                                Presents:
                     Vocabulary BLASTER - FLASHCARDS

Congratulations on selecting a PUMA Shareware product.  At PUMA we are
dedicated to producing quality software that is straightforward and easy
to use so that the student can concentrate on mastering the lessons.  You
can master the program in less than 5 minutes and will not find lots of
switches or options to learn.

Vocabulary BLASTER is designed to increase your vocabulary skills quickly
and easily.  It is fashioned around the question and answer format of
FLASHCARDS and should be used in conjunction with a good dictionary.  The
word definitions presented should be treated as memory joggers and not as
the final definition.  This is because many of the words may have several
meanings and your dictionary should be consulted for actual definitions
and to understand the full context of the meanings.

The program is designed to run on any IBM compatible computer and the
dictionary used can be hardbound or, for best results, a multimedia
electronic version with audio which provides the correct pronunciation.
I like to use Windows95 to switch quickly between a multimedia dictionary
and FLASHCARDS.  The dictionary is my technical expert and FLASHCARDS
handles the memorization.

To run the first lesson, enter:  LESSON1
Other lessons are: LESSON2, LESSON3, LESSON4
Documentation: README.TEXT


Getting started:

At startup you will be given two options.  The first is the level (1 - 5)
and the second is whether you want "definition" or "word" input.  At first
the "word" input will be a bit easier.  You may, however, alternate word
and definition input until you master the cards in both modes.

The only other thing you need to know is how to get out of the program if
you want to return to the operating system.  That's easy, press <CTRL e>
followed by <Enter>.

So you start up and are presented with a question, and you haven't got a
clue.  Take a wild guess or just press the enter key.  FLASHCARD will beep
and display the correct "Answer" above your input.  The cursor then travels
to the upper right corner of the screen where it waits for you to <hit any
key>.  Note the difference between your input and the correct answer and
then bump a key for the next question.

You will likely strike out 10 times or more before you complete the set
successfully.  When you make a error, the question will repeat after a few
times.

In each lesson, the student is presented with 5 sets of 20 cards.  Each set
is called a level and the program randomly selects from the 20 cards, 50
times.  The object is to complete the 50 questions without incurring more
that two errors (three "Strikes" and you're out).  If you get the third
strike, the high score is updated and you start over.  Typically you would
start with level one and repeat it until you have "Successfully" completed
it 10 times.

At level two, you will be presented with a second set of 20 cards.  At level
two you work your way through the 2nd set and then the first set (you
already know these), until you have completed both sets "Successfully"
10 times.

By the time you get to level 5 you will work your way from level 5 to level
4 to level 3 to level 2 to level 1.  As you progress through the series, the
questions seem easier.

Review:

When you have mastered lesson 1 continue with lesson 2.  I like to go back
and review all previous lessons after completing a lesson.  The repetition
and review will quickly make these words yours to command.

Shareware:

Vocabulary BLASTER is "NOT" free software.  It is marketed under the
Shareware concept which gives you a chance to try before buying it.  You
may use Vocabulary BLASTER on a trial basis for a week, after which you
are obligated to register this software or pass it on to a friend.

Most shareware downloaded is a limited version and registration yields the
complete program with all the bells and whistles.  This is not true of
Vocabulary BLASTER.  The program you have in your possession is the complete
and up to date version.  Registration permits your use of this program
beyond the trial period and gives you the satisfaction of contributing to
the development of other educational products.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.  It is
characterized by low overhead and low prices and has the ultimate
guarantee -- If you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.  We hope
you will find Vocabulary BLASTER a helpful self improvement tool and that
you have as much fun using it as we did developing it.
      
Compuserve members can register this program online by typing GO SWREG.  
Registration ID 7284.  Nonmembers will need to use snail mail.


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