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KIWI '97 - Language Trainer
Version: 97.1.1

Unless otherwise stated, this program and all related documentation is 

     Copyright © 1997 by Matthias Stripf.
     All Rights Reserved.

This program is freely distributable. However without any 
modifications neither to the software nor to any other component of
the software.

SHAREWARE
=========

THE  SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, 
EXPRESS, IMPLIED  OR  OTHERWISE, INCLUDING  WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY 
WARRANTY OF  MERCHANTABILITY OR  FITNESS FOR A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT  OR  CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES OF  ANY KIND, OR  ANY  DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER  RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR
NOT ADVISED  OF THE  POSSIBILITY OF  DAMAGE, AND  ON ANY  THEORY OF
LIABILITY,  ARISING  OUT  OF  OR  IN  CONNECTION  WITH  THE  USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

KIWI '97 for Windows 95 is Shareware. This is a complete working
version. There are no annoying reminder screens about what it costs,
and there are no disabled features. If you continue to use it after
evaluating it, please register.


SHORT DESCRIPTION
=================

Kiwi '97 Vocabulary Trainer for Windows 95. This version supports 
eighteen languages!
Functions: 
   - Windows '95 like unit manager, 
   - customizable vocabulary tests (multiple choice, listening comprehension, ...),
   - sound support,
   - file card printing,
   - support of special fonts (chinese, japanese, ...),
   - Logbook to review your mistakes,
   - switchable program language (german, english),
   - help system available in english and german,
   - vocabulary market place on the internet to share your vocabulary units,
   - nice price: $25,-

This is a 30 day evaluation version.


SYSTEM REQIREMENTS
==================

To run Kiwi, you need a PC running Windows 95 or higher with
at least 5 MB of free drive space.
To make use of the multimedia features, you need a Windows
compatible sound card.


INSTALLATION
============

Run SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions to install KIWI '97 to
your hard disk.


REGISTER KIWI
=============

The registration fee for KIWI '97 is: US$ 25,- 
or the equivalent in an other currency.
Upon registration, you receive a key, to disable the 30-day
evaluation.

There are several registration options:

1.) Pay with your credit card, using RegNet - The Registration Network.
    KIWI’s RegNet-# is 587. RegNet can be reached on the World Wide Web
    at the following URL: http://www.swregnet.com or
2.) by calling 1 800 WWW2REG (1 800 999-2734) or 
    (805) 288-1827. (RegNet-#: 587)
3.) CompuServe members, please use the CompuServe Registration Database 
    (GO SWREG, Reg. ID: 14120 ).

For more information on registering, see the KIWI online help.


PROBLEMS:
=========

Please write e-mail to

	106630.2513@compuserve.com

if you have questions, comments or want to report problems.


VERSION HISTORY:
================

Kiwi 97 V97.1.1	    - new registration options added (RegNet)
(20-Jan-97)	    - small bugs fixed

Kiwi 97:            - bugs fixed, Kiwi '96 now called Kiwi '97 (makes more sence now)
(31-Dec-96)	    - Final version 1.0 released

Kiwi 96 - Preview : - logbook implemented (save mistakes not possible yet)
 Beta Release 2     - search improved
		    - conversion of old Kiwi 3.0 files implemented
		    - printing implemented
		    - several bugs fixed

Kiwi 96 - Preview : - completely redesigned user interface
 Beta Release 0.91  - supports eighteen languages
		    - sound support added
		    - program language switchable (english and german)
		    - customizable tests (multiple choice, listening comprehension,
					  standard)
                    - gap text and gap text editor are not implemented yet
		    - printing not implemented
		    - conversion of old Kiwi 3.0 files not implemented
		    - log book not implemented
		    - search only partially implemented

V 3.0 / 24-Sep-95 : English and German version published on CompuServe
		    new features are: 
		    - customizing the character bar,
		    - searching for vocabulary in the table,
		    - searching for vocabulary files on the entire hard disk,
		    - 'Pause' button in the 'vocabulary test' section,
		    - Possibility to reset the logbook
		    - inserting and deleting rows in the table

		    bug fixes:
		    - Logbook word count removed,
		    - spaces at the end of a line are removed automatically,
		    - Percent value in the mistake dialog box does no more 
		      show negative values,		    
		    - forward and backwards methods react normally.

V 2.0 / 26-Jun-95 : German version published on CompuServe
		    new features are: 
		    - Printing,
		    - special character bar and
		    - help system

V 1.0 / 13-Mar-95 : German version released (not published on CompuServe)



LEGAL STUFF:
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