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     Letter Chase Typing Tutor for Windows (Version 2.1 )
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 Contents:
     
 Installation
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 This is Freeware
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 What is Letter Chase?
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 Letter Chase features
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 Disclaimer
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 Vendors
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                        Installation
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 Just run the file "setup.exe" from the disk, or from the hard
 drive directory that Letter Chase is in. If you downloaded
 Letter Chase and it is in the form of a single zip file 
 (lc31_2.zip), then you will have to unzip the file before 
 running  setup.exe. Utilities for unzipping zip files can 
 be found at many web sites.
                     
                       This is Freeware
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 This program is currently freeware. No one may sell this
 program at any price. The file name may not be changed.
 This readme.txt file and this notice may not be changed
 or removed. Schools may use the program up until further
 notice to the contrary. Copyright 1997, 1998 by David Ray,
 all rights reserved.
 
 Home page: http://www.letterchase.com

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 If you are new to computing, here is an explanation of 
 shareware. You may find it helpful.

 Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
 before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
 using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
 differ on details -- some request registration while others
 require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
 registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
 using the software to an updated program with printed manual.

 Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
 and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
 exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
 programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
 of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
 and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
 distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
 and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
 specific group. For example, some authors require written
 permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
 Shareware.

 Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
 should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
 whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
 fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
 And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
 has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
 product, you don't pay for it.  
 
                     What is Letter Chase?
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 There are tons of typing tutors on the market already. Why
 another? Any typing tutor can teach you how to touch type, 
 what was needed was a way to push experienced typists, who
 are not satisfied with their speed, into faster typing. LC 
 is designed for that purpose. With Letter Chase, the letters 
 can be adjusted to appear at whatever WPM speed you want, 
 regardless of the speed of your computer. This allows you to
 set the speed a little faster than you can type and chase 
 after the letters until you catch up. You can repeat a line 
 as many times as you want, which is a great help in learning
 often repeated letter combinations. The repetition of setting
 the speed higher and chasing after a new personal record, is
 not only fun, it will increase your hand speed significantly.
 After each set of lines, a window will appear and comment on
 your progress, or lack of it. (often teasingly). 
  

                     Letter Chase features!
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 Letter Chase Typing Tutor for Windows features:

 Up to four family members can use LC, and separate charts will
 be kept for all four.
     
 The hands in the Beginners Section are animated; they move from
 "home row" position to the letter to type. You can repeat the
 animation just by pressing the spacebar. This will help you pick
 up on the direction and distance of the keys from the home row
 position.
     
 The Beginners Section also includes charts to help you visually 
 detect any weaknesses in both accuracy and hand speed. All keys 
 are charted, including numbers and symbols.
     
 An Intermediate section is included. With it you can practice
 words with commonly used letter combinations (ing, qu, ion, 
 etc.). You can instantly pick the combination you want, by 
 clicking a speed button. The file will automatically, go to 
 the place you choose. Also, you can practice phrases or simple 
 sentences. The intermediate section uses the animated hands. 
 They can be adjusted to appear instantly, or be delayed by up 
 to eight seconds. 
     
 The Advanced section allows you to practice with four lines.
 Your practice will be more realistic, and a more accurate
 WPM score can be calculated.

 The Letter Chase section is unique to computer typing 
 instructors. The letters appear at an adjustable WPM rate of 
 speed. The challenge is to set it slightly faster than you can 
 normally type and then try to catch up. The speed adjuster 
 can adjust to any WPM rate you want, regardless of the speed 
 of your computer.  

 Word Sweep is a section for developing Speed with the most 
 commonly used words in the English language.

 Letter Chase version 2.0 for Windows comes with a new section 
 to learn the number keypad.

 Speed tests are provided so you can test your progress.

 Hardware Requirements, Windows (16 bit) version:
 The Windows version requires a 386 DX66 compatible computer, or
 faster. Windows 95 is required. You will need 8 Megabytes of 
 RAM, or more. LC will run full screen 640x480x256; full 
 screen 800x600x256, small fonts and large; and partial screen
 1024x768x256, small fonts and large.

 LC for Windows is compiled with a state of the art compiler, 
 from Borland International, Inc. Therefore, there is no huge 
 runtime modual.

                          Disclaimer  
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 Users of Letter Chase Typing Tutor (all versions) must 
 accept this  disclaimer of warranty: Letter Chase is 
 supplied as is. The  author disclaims all  warranties, 
 expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the 
 warranties of  merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
 The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or 
 conse-quential,  which may result from the use of Letter 
 Chase Typing Tutor.

 In no event shall the Author of Letter Chase Typing tutor 
 (all versions) be liable to the licensee (including all 
 users) for damages, including any lost profits, lost savings 
 or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of 
 the  use of or inability to use Letter Chase Typing tutor. 
 
                            Vendors
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 This program may Not be distributed on CD-ROM's.

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 e-mail: s22k77@granitecity.com
 Home page: http://www.letterchase.com
