       
        The PC-LEARN computer tutorial system (c) 1990-93  Version 5.7
               From Seattle Scientific Photography, Jim Hood
           PO BOX 1506 Mercer Island, WA 98040   (206) 236-0470 
                PCL57.ZIP is suggested BBS name for this file 

         Installation: First, execute installation command   INSTALL 
       
               After installation, start program with command 
                      GO     or the command     PCL. 

                             DETAILED DESCRIPTION 

       PC-LEARN is a training system which includes chapters on buying 
       and using a computer, an entertaining history of computers, DOS 
       lessons, hard disk drives and tech tips, and even telephone 
       support numbers where you can call with your questions! It also 
       includes information on word processing, a suggested reading 
       list, software selection, computer clubs, batch files, 
       spreadsheets, databases, and even a glossary! Other tutorials 
       include using shareware for beginners and environmentally 
       sensitive computing. New with this version is also a large
       mailing list of national computer clubs which the computer
       beginner can use to locate computer resources throughout America.
       A perfect package for the first time computer user!
       
       PC-LEARN runs on all IBM compatible PC's. PC-LEARN has been 
       selected a recommended beginner's choice by 21 computer clubs 
       and has been featured in two national computer magazines. PC-
       LEARN is shareware. Program runs on ALL systems and does NOT 
       require color or special graphics. A hard drive or high density 
       floppy drive is recommended for this version, but program can 
       also run from standard 360K drives. Registration information is 
       contained in the file BONUS.TUT within the main unpacked 
       program. New features include updated high speed color or 
       monochrome menus, tutorial printing on your printer, information 
       searching capabilities, revised tutorials and much more! 
       
       If you or your company would like to design a special training 
       or production software program which looks and operates like PC-
       LEARN (high speed menus, ease of use, search features, printing, 
       etc.), but contains your unique company data or tutorials, 
       contact the author of this program. Your company name, address, 
       logo or other information can be added. 
       
       If you would like to reprint sections of PC-LEARN in your 
       newsletter, community newspaper, BBS or other printed resource, 
       please contact the author at the address and telephone number 
       above for special (very liberal!) arrangements.     
              
       Submitting a requested $25 registration fee to the author of PC-
       LEARN brings two VALUABLE bonus disks by mail which every 
       computer user or beginner should obtain to learn about and use a 
       computer to its full potential. The bonus disks are designed to 
       minimize computer frustration and add to the power of PC-LEARN. 
       You will be delighted you paid the small registration fee with 
       the gain in time, energy and understanding the bonus disks will 
       provide. Over 9,000 people have registered PC-LEARN in the past 
       three years! 
                  
       If you are new to computers you may not have heard the term 
       SHAREWARE. PC-LEARN is shareware. This means a software 
       programmer has prepared a software program which you are free to 
       copy and share with others, the author encourages you to use and 
       EVALUATE the program for up to 30 days subject to your possible 
       payment of a final registration fee to continue full and legal 
       use of the program. Submitting an honest registration fee on an 
       honor system means the author of PC-LEARN will provide two 
       additional valuable bonus disks, shipped by mail to you plus any 
       updates to PC-LEARN. 
       
       If you received a copy of PC-LEARN with your new computer, you 
       are essentially EVALUATING this program subject to your final 
       purchase. You may print a registration form on your printer by 
       selecting the "print registration form" option from the main 
       menu. If you received this disk from a shareware distributor who 
       charged $3 or $4 for a sample copy disk, you have only paid a 
       distribution/handling fee for an evaluation disk of which NO 
       PORTION goes to the author of the software. You are expected to 
       pay for the program if you continue to use it or discontinue 
       your use of the program if you do not pay for it. 

       Registered owners receive by mail: 
       
       1) Two BONUS DISKS every new computer owner should obtain. 
       
       2) Latest version/update of PC-LEARN if later version available. 
       
       3) Registration number and legal authorization to continue 
          using the program. 
       
       The author of PC-LEARN can create a CUSTOMIZED COVER SCREEN with 
       your store address and LOGO. Remember that since PC-LEARN will 
       be copied by many people, your advertisement will be copied with 
       it! PC-LEARN is thus both a tutorial and a marketing tool! 
       Customized logos and cover screens are also available for 
       computer clubs and are a wonderful way to boost membership and 
       make new members feel good about your club's "personalized" copy 
       of PC-LEARN. Ideal retail locations include computer stores, 
       stores with magazine racks, book stores, convenience stores, 
       electronics stores, small printing or Xerox copy shops, college 
       bookstores, retirement facilities, and of course software 
       stores. 
              
       
                  INSTALLATION AND UNPACKING OF THIS PROGRAM 
       

       The main PC-LEARN package is stored in compressed files produced 
       by the software program LHA written by Haruyasu Yoshizaki. 
       Unpacking to a hard drive or high density floppy is recommended. 
       You can install to floppy drives of the following sizes: 360K, 
       720K, 1.2M, 1.44M. 

       Simply use the following command at the DOS prompt:   INSTALL  
       
       After unpacking, start program with either command:
                            GO     or     PCL. 

       The sole owner of the PC-LEARN 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. 


              A MESSAGE TO SHAREWARE DISK VENDORS AND BBS SYSOPS 
       

       Shareware distributors and disk vendors: Here is how you can 
       SELL MORE DISKS and help new users enjoy ordering your 
       shareware! Consider sending or selling at reduced price a CUSTOM 
       version of PC-LEARN with your company name, logo and training on 
       how to use, order and unpack YOUR shareware to all of your 
       customers. Or consider reprinting my shareware tutorial for 
       beginners in your catalog! 

       Send a PC-LEARN training disk with every order shipped to new 
       clients to SPEED THE LEARNING PROCESS OF USING AND BUYING 
       SHAREWARE. Beginners learn quickly and thus become more 
       comfortable and WANT TO BUY and try new shareware. It really 
       works! 
       
       I have added a special "how to use shareware" tutorial to PC-
       LEARN which answers all those nagging questions about using and 
       understanding shareware: how to unpack, use readme files, track 
       down documentation and so forth. I can further customize the 
       tutorial to talk about YOUR shareware operation! How many times 
       do you have to answer the same questions and wish you had a 
       custom disk to hand out with quick easy instructions! Maybe you 
       use a special batch file startup on your disks or include a list 
       of files on a special readme of every disk. Let's work together 
       and create a custom version of PC-LEARN just for you! I am here 
       to solve your problems. Let's work together. 
       
       I am frequently asked for permission to use portions of PC-LEARN 
       as tutorial or reference material for public posting on BBS 
       systems. Permission is hereby granted for BBS distribution. If 
       you wish to use articles from PC-LEARN for educational purposes, 
       my request is that the following message be posted at the 
       BEGINNING and END of section(s) of PC-LEARN text which are used 
       on a public BBS: 
       
       This text is reproduced with permission of the author of the PC-
       LEARN tutorial for beginners. For a registered copy of this 
       extensive disk tutorial send a $25 registration fee to: Seattle 
       Scientific Photography, PO Box 1506, Mercer Island, WA 98040. 
       Two bonus disks will be sent plus the latest PC-LEARN update. 
       PC-LEARN is shareware! 

