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               Professor P.C. Laptop!     Version 5.8  (c) 1992
            A tutorial for laptop, notebook and portable computers
       A shareware package from Jim Hood & Seattle Scientific Photography 
       POB 1506, Mercer Island, WA 98040  (206) 236-0470  CIS: 72020,2176
                   Suggested BBS name:  LAPTUT58.ZIP
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       How to install: this software must first be installed prior to 
       use. Type the command  INSTALL    <then press return/enter key>. 
       You may install to or from a hard drive or floppy drive. 
       
       How to run: after installation, start the program with the 
       command   GO  <then press return/enter key> 
       

                               DESCRIPTION

       Professor P.C. Laptop is a comprehensive tutorial system which 
       provides laptop, notebook and portable computer owners (or those 
       interested in buying a laptop or notebook) hundreds of powerful 
       tips, tricks and reference articles. Tutorials include: 
       travelling with laptops and notebooks, clever equipment 
       purchasing strategies, battery care and maintenance, telephone 
       and manufacturer support numbers, software selection, DOS 
       lessons, history of computers, hard drive secrets, laptop batch 
       files, modem use, little-known CompuServe resources for laptop 
       owners, custom reading list, computer virus protection methods 
       and more. An amazing collection of laptop and notebook computer 
       reference material! Contains high speed search system, 
       capability to turn sound on/off, tutorial printing, help screens 
       and color or monochrome light bar menus. Written by shareware 
       author Jim Hood whose PC-Learn and $hareware Marketing $ystem 
       software packages have become instant classics! Registration 
       brings four special bonus disks for laptop and notebook users.
       
       This software has no special requirements: it will work on 
       floppy or hard drive equipped computers. Color or monochrome 
       and all screen resolutions (Herc, CGA, EGA, VGA.)
       
       Package registration ($20.00) brings four bonus disks.


                                FILES ON DISK

       (Prior to installation)
       
       README            General information, this file               
       INSTALL  COM      Installation file
       REGISTER TXT      Registration form               
       PART1    EXE      Tutorial files part one
       PART2    EXE      Tutorial files part two               
       PART3    EXE      Menu system for tutorial               
       PART4    EXE      Configuration data for single drive installation     
       PART5    EXE      Configuration data for dual drive installation       
       LHATXT   EXE      Documentation on LHA file archiving system          
       
       (After installation)
                        
       README            General program information               
       GO       BAT      batch file to run program               
       BOOK     CFG      configuration for single drive systems               
       BOOK1    CFG      configuration for dual drive systems               
       BOOK2    CFG      configuration for dual drive systems               
       LAPTOP   EXE      Menu system for tutorial               
       ORDER    EXE      Automated order/registration program           
       ORDER    FRM      Text file for order/registration               
       AUTHOR   TXT      Author background               
       BATCH    TXT      Batch file tutorial               
       BATTERY  TXT      Nicad battery tutorial               
       BIBLIOG  TXT      Bibliography, reading list               
       BRIEF    TXT      Introductory program notes
       CIS      TXT      Special CompuServe laptop tips               
       CLUB     TXT      Computer club info and mailing list               
       DOS1     TXT      Beginner DOS laptop tutorial               
       DOS2     TXT      Advanced DOS laptop tutorial               
       EQUIP    TXT      Buying a computer or laptop notes              
       HD       TXT      Hard drive tutorial               
       HISTORY  TXT      History of computers               
       INTRO    TXT      General introduction to computers               
       MODEM    TXT      Using a modem               
       REGISTER TXT      Registration information               
       SOFTWARE TXT      Selecting software               
       SUPPORT  TXT      Manufacturer telephone list               
       TIPS     TXT      Tips for using computers               
       TRAVEL   TXT      Travelling with a laptop               
       VIRUS    TXT      Dealing with virus infections               

       Installation of this shareware tutorial on laptop computers by 
       computer stores and VAR's is encouraged. A single copy 
       registration is required for this use although multiple copies 
       can be installed on MANY machines at no additional cost by 
       computer stores, retailers and VARS who FIRST pay a single 
       copy registration fee. 

       Registration ($20.00) brings the following FOUR bonus disks: 

       ONE DISK containing additional powerful laptop and notebook 
       utilities and custom programs to increase the usefulness of your 
       computer. If you like the tips, ideas and training from this 
       software package you NEED this disk collection of software 
       to bring your laptop to its full potential! Plus you also receive... 

       ONE DISK containing the latest version/update of the massive PC-
       Learn computer tutorial, a much larger computer tutorial system. 
       Whether you are a beginner or more advanced user, PC-Learn 
       contains MANY MORE detailed tips and training tutorials you can 
       use with your laptop. Plus you also receive.... 
       
       ONE DISK containing an unregistered version of ULTIMATE POWER 
       TIPS, VOLUME ONE. Hundreds of power user secret tips for 
       effective computer use: Windows, spreadsheet, batch files, 
       equipment repair secrets, word processing shortcuts, macro 
       ideas, modem and telecommunication tips and more! Plus you 
       also receive.... 
       
       ONE DISK containing the latest REGISTERED version of Professor 
       P.C. Laptop! in case you have an old version of this package. 
       And finally you receive.... 

       A registration certificate and registration number to validate 
       your legal right as a fully registered user of Professor 
       P.C. Laptop. 
       
       Site, LAN licenses and CUSTOM PROGRAMMING MODIFICATIONS of this 
       tutorial for corporate or business training are available. Maybe 
       you want to add something about your office LAN, use of laptops 
       by sales personnel, the layout of your business spreadsheet 
       templates, etc. Contact the author. Special arrangements are 
       available for non-profit users such as job training centers and 
       minority education programs. Purchase orders from corporations 
       are accepted. The program can be CUSTOM adapted to revise, 
       remove or add tutorials for your specific sales, training and 
       equipment strategies. Contact the author.
              
       If you are new to computers you may not have heard the term 
       SHAREWARE. Basically this means an author or group has prepared 
       a software program which you are free to copy and share with 
       others, but the author of this software requests a REGISTRATION 
       FEE. The idea is that if the program is useful you evaluate it 
       for a limited period (usually 30 days) and then become a legally 
       registered user of the program by paying the registration fee. 
       If you do not wish to register, you are expected to cease using 
       the program. Shareware is an honor system. 
       
       Are you registered if you "found" this tutorial already 
       installed on your computer or purchased it from a computer club 
       or shareware disk vendor or other retailer? Probably not. ONLY 
       registered owners receive a printed registration with unique 
       registration number and four special diskettes. You can ONLY 
       become a registered user by mail through the program's author. 
       This package is shareware which means try before you buy. It is 
       acceptable to copy and share it with friends - but only 
       registered PAYING users receive the bonus disks, registration 
       certificate and latest update.
       
       The sole owner of this software package is Seattle Scientific 
       Photography and Jim Hood who assume no liability, intended or 
       otherwise, for the use or misuse of this package or the 
       information or software code contained within. No warranties are 
       offered, either expressed or implied. Your rights in this 
       respect may vary from state to state. You are granted a limited 
       license to copy and use this shareware software for a 30 day 
       evaluation period pending your possible submission of a 
       registration fee which brings additional benefits and a legal
       registration license as noted above.


