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Information about “PC-FASTYPE”
Don't let your lack of speed at the keyboard make computing a drag for
you. Try this graphics-oriented, menu-driven touch-typing instructor
for typists of all skill levels. Improve your keyboard typing speed and
accuracy.
Keyboard displays of both the AT-Style keyboard and the 101-key Enhanced
Keyboard are provided. Also available are keyboard images for the Old-
Style IBM PC the Tandy-1000 and the BTC-5339. Use the self-paced
drills and exercises to refresh old skills and learn new ones. Customize
your drills by selecting the keys YOU want to learn. Import your own
text files for additional typing exercises. After each test, check out
your score on words per minute, number of errors made and other data
concerning your typing performance.
FILE0320.TXT
Disk No: 320
Disk Title: PC-FastType/CGA
PC-SIG Version: S3.6
Program Title: PC-FASTYPE/CGA
Author Version: 4.1
Author Registration: $25.00
Special Requirements: CGA.
Don't let your lack of speed at the keyboard make computing a drag for
you. Try this graphics-oriented, menu-driven touch-typing instructor
for typists of ALL skill levels. Improve your keyboard typing speed and
accuracy.
Keyboard displays of both the old-style PC and the enhanced 101-key
layouts are available for your monitor. Also provided are images for
the Tandy 1000, Toshiba-3100 and T1200 laptop, the Zenith Z-171 and the
IBM-AT. Use the self-paced drills and lessons to refresh old skills and
learn new ones. After each test, check out your score on words per
minute, number of errors made and other data concerning your
performance.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ To run the program on an AT KEYBOARD, type ATFT (press enter) ║
║ To run the program on an ENHANCED KEYBOARD, type ENFT (press enter) ║
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║ To print information about the program, type: COPY README.TXT PRN ║
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README.TXT
PC-FASTYPE(Tm) Copyright 1990 Trendtech Corporation
Welcome to PC-FASTYPE/CGA Version 4.1
=====================================
PC-FASTYPE/CGA is a typing tutorial program SPECIFICALLY designed
for IBM-PC and PS/2 styled keyboards on computers running under
MS-DOS. The quick-start instructions below will get you going right
away.
PC-FASTYPE/CGA also requires COLOR. You MUST have a
Color/Graphics Adapter Card (CGA) or equivalent (EGA/VGA) on your
computer or PC-FASTYPE/CGA won't work.
If your PC is not equipped for color graphics display, then you
should be using PC-FASTYPE/MONO which can be run on any PC without
regard to the type of monitor attached. It uses character-based line-
graphics to simulate the screen keyboard display. Contact us for more
information about PC-FASTYPE/MONO.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
PC-FASTYPE/CGA is distributed on one 360KB 5.25" floppy, or one
720KB 3.50" mini-floppy and requires the following minimum equipment
to run properly:
o IBM PC, XT, PS/2, 286, 386, or IBM Compatible
o MS-DOS - All versions from 2.0 and up
o 256KB Memory
o Color Graphics capability (CGA/EGA/VGA)
o 1 Floppy disk drive; 3.5" or 5.25"
o Keyboard: either the 101-Key Enhanced with the bar-shaped
enter key, or the AT-Style with the large L-shaped enter key.
TO LOAD:
From Floppy Disk Drive: Place the disk in drive A: and type:
ENFT to start PC-FASTYPE/CGA with the 101-Key Enhanced keyboard
ATFT to start PC-FASTYPE/CGA with the AT-Style keyboard
followed by the ENTER key. For example, the command:
A:> enft <enter>
will start PC-FASTYPE/CGA from the A: floppy drive for the 101-
Key Enhanced keyboard.
Fixed Disk Drive: First create a sub-directory then copy the entire
contents of the disk to the new directory. Change to the new directory
and type ENFT or ATFT followed by the ENTER key.
TO RUN:
PRESS ANY KEY TO GET PAST THE TITLE SCREEN AND SHAREWARE
INFORMATION SCREEN. After these screens are displayed and the tables
loaded, the Main Menu will be displayed. The menu selector bar will
be resting on the 'Begin Typing' selection. Just press the Enter key
or function key F10 to start a typing drill of the HOME keys. To
return to the Main Menu during typing, press the Escape key.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO:
For DRILLS: Place the fingers of each hand on the home keys
(ASDF JKL;) and type each letter as you are prompted for it. The
program selects the letters randomly. The number of characters you
have to successfully type is displayed before you start. When the
drill is finished your WPM and other statistics will be displayed in
the text panel.
For EXERCISES: lines of text will be displayed above the screen
keyboard; type each character pointed to by the house-shaped cursor
(⌂) and when you reach the symbol or end of the line, press the
enter key (for "carriage-return"), or the space bar. When you finish
typing the exercise your WPM and other statistics will be displayed in
the text panel.
SELECTING MENU ITEMS:
Use the arrow keys (cursor keys) to move the menu selector bar up
and down the menu. Select the drill, exercise, or option by pressing
the enter key when the item you want is highlighted by the menu
selector bar. You can use the function keys as a short-cut.
WHILE RUNNING:
MENUS:
There are 5 drill, exercise, and feature selection menus and 3
sub-menus for selecting additional keys to learn. The primary
menus can be displayed by pressing function keys F1 to F5
anytime while the screen keyboard is displayed.
<Esc>ape key:
Pressing the Escape key anytime during a drill or exercise will
cause the drill or exercise to terminate and your current WPM
to be displayed; pressing the Escape key again will display the
menu where you started the exercise.
QuickHELP:
ALL menus have the QuickHELP Facility available. For all
menus, the function key F1 is always the HELP key. When you
select HELP, a QuickHELP Facility Menu will be displayed; the
selector bar will rest on the item matching your help request.
Follow the instructions given on the bottom of the menu.
EVALUATION PERIOD:
You are licensed to operate PC-FASTYPE/CGA on your PC for testing
and evaluation as to its usefulness to you, on a trial basis for 30
days. We believe this to be a fair and equitable time period for
evaluation and we trust your good judgement and sense of fair play in
making a decision regarding registration.
HERCULES:
PC-FASTYPE/CGA will work on a PC equipped with a Hercules
Monochrome Graphics Adaptor card IF you also use a Color Graphics
(CGA) emulator program for the Hercules called "HGCIBM". This CGA
emulator program can be purchased from most disk vendors. You can
also purchase it from Trendtech Corporation for $10.00. Just let us
know when you register, and include the additional cost with your
registration fee.
OLD-STYLE PC KEYBOARD:
If your PC is equipped with the older "classic" style PC
keyboard, the one with the vertical ENTER key and the too-far-spaced
shift keys, we have a keyboard display you can use with this version
of PC-FASTYPE/CGA. Let us know if you want this keyboard display, and
include an additional $5.00 when you register.
DOCUMENTATION:
The PC-FASTYPE/CGA User Guide is included on this disk as a self-
extracting 'ZIP' file. This means the User Guide text has been
'compressed' to save space on the disk.
How To 'UN-COMPRESS' The User Guide:
ZIP'd files can be 'un-compressed', or reconstructed without the
need for special programs. A self-extracting ZIP file is an
executable file with a .EXE extension. By simply typing in the name
of the self-extracting ZIP file, the User Guide reconstruction process
will be performed. To view or print the PC-FASTYPE/CGA User Guide
perform the following simple steps:
1. Copy the file named FTDOC.EXE to your hard disk or
to another floppy. (If you try to uncompress the
file on THIS disk you will run out of space.)
2. Make that drive the default drive, and at the prompt
type in the following command:
ftdoc <enter key>
and the User Guide will extract itself into a
printable, plain text document.
3. You will now have a file called FASTYPE.DOC on your
disk. Verify this by typing 'DIR FASTYPE.DOC' at the
prompt.
4. To print the User Guide on your printer, first make
sure you have enough paper - the User Guide is about
50 pages long. Be sure your printer is turned ON,
and the first page is positioned at top-of-form.
Then type the following command at the prompt:
copy fastype.doc prn <enter key>
5. Your printer will print the PC-FASTYPE/CGA User
Guide on about fifty pages of paper.
INQUIRIES:
Inquiries can be telephoned to (201) 694-8622; if there's no
answer, please leave a message on the answering machine along with
your name, address and daytime phone number, the version number of
PC-FASTYPE/CGA you are using, and a short message. You will be
contacted with a reply.
DATED SOFTWARE:
If today's date is a year or more later than the file dates on
this distribution disk than please contact Trendtech Corporation for
information about the current version of PC-FASTYPE/CGA. Shareware
tends to "acquire a life of its own" once it's distributed; not all
vendors will bother to acquire the latest version from the author.
That is why you should buy Shareware from a disk vendor who is an
authorized "Associate Member of the A.S.P."
VIRUSES:
You can only be sure of getting a top-quality virus-free version
of any ASP Shareware product by obtaining your copy directly from the
author, or from a disk vendor who is an Associate Member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals, or from a reputable BBS
service. Be suspicious of any program you download from a BBS whose
file dates or copyright notices are more than two years old; if it's a
Shareware product, contact the author directly for information about
current versions.
TO PRINT THIS FILE:
You can print this readme file to your printer by simply issuing
the following MS-DOS command at the prompt:
1. First insert the PC-FASTYPE/CGA disk in drive A.
2. Then make sure your printer is turned on and the paper
is set at top-of-form.
3. Type:
COPY A:README.TXT PRN: <cr>
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** PC-FASTYPE is a trademark of Trendtech Corporation, Inc.
Copyright 1983-1990 by Trendtech Corporation, Wayne, NJ
All Rights Reserved
*
SYSOP.DOC
PC-FASTYPE/CGA - Version 4.1 - BBS Sysop Documentation
Copyright 1990, TRENDTECH CORPORATION, All Rights Reserved.
Published by Trendtech Corporation, P.O. Box 3687, Wayne, NJ
07474-3687
This file provides information for bulletin board Sysops who wish
to distribute PC-FASTYPE/CGA via their BBS systems.
We explicitly permit uploads of the Shareware version of
PC-FASTYPE/CGA to BBS systems. Uploading the registered version is
not permitted. If you have any question as to whether the version
which has been uploaded to your BBS is Shareware, simply run
PC-FASTYPE/CGA and observe the title screen. If the text to the
right of the title screen says "Unregistered Evaluation Copy", and
the next screen is the SHAREWARE INFORMATION screen, then it is the
Shareware version. Anything else should be considered a registered
version and discarded.
Please note, if your BBS is associated with a commercial or user-
group Shareware library which distributes disks for a fee, you must
obtain permission in writing from Trendtech Corporation BEFORE
placing PC-FASTYPE/CGA in the library. See the file VENDOR.DOC for
distribution details. This restriction does not affect your
permission to place PC-FASTYPE/CGA on your BBS as long as you are
not charging a fee for its distribution. (other than normal user
fees for general use of your board).
If you have any questions about PC-FASTYPE please contact us by any
of the following methods:
CompuServe 76210,771
Voice (201) 694-8622, days Eastern U.S. time
US Mail Trendtech Corporation
P.O. Box 3687
Wayne, NJ 07470
An uploaded copy of PC-FASTYPE should normally include the
following files when everything is uncompressed:
README.BAT - Program to display README.TXT
README.TXT - Quick start instructions
REGISTER.FRM - REGISTRATION FORM AND COMMENT FORM
FTDOC.EXE - User Guide; Self-extracting ZIP file
ENFT.BAT - START - using the 101-Key Keyboard
ATFT.BAT - START - using the AT-Style Keyboard
CFASTYPE.EXE - The PC-FASTYPE executable program
H01.HLP - QuickHELP Facility files
H02.HLP - "
H03.HLP - "
H04.HLP - "
H05.HLP - "
H06.HLP - "
H07.HLP - "
H08.HLP - "
H09.HLP - "
H10.HLP - "
FT32.TYP - Exercise Files
FT33.TYP - "
FT34.TYP - "
FT35.TYP - "
FT36.TYP - "
FT42.TYP - "
FT43.TYP - "
FT44.TYP - "
FORTUNE1.TYP - Sample file for the TYPE YOUR OWN TEXT Option
FTCV4.GCP - PC-FASTYPE General Control Parameters
ATKBSCRN.FIL - Graphics file for AT-STYLE Keyboard
ENKBSCRN.FIL - Graphics file for 101-Key Keyboard
VENDOR.DOC - VENDOR Information
SYSOP.DOC - BBS distribution info for Sysops (this file)
If one or more of the above files are missing, please contact
Trendtech Corporation (201) 694-8622 and tell us the problem.
ARCHIVING
You can use any good quality archiving software to compress
the PC-FASTYPE/CGA product. We strongly recommend PKZIP from
PKware, especially since PC-FASTYPE's documentation file was
compressed using PKSFX, which creates a self-extracting executable.
PRODUCT NAME AND DESCRIPTIONS
The following archived file name should be used for PC-FASTYPE/CGA
distribution on BBS's:
PCFTC41.xxx
where xxx is the archive used;
i.e. .ZIP, .ARC, .LHZ, .ZOO, etc...
Short Description:
PCFTC41.xxx PC-FASTYPE/CGA V4.1 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
Long Description:
PCFTC41.xxx PC-FASTYPE/CGA V4.1 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
PC-FASTYPE/CGA is an easy-to-use menu-driven interactive typing
tutorial designed for use by computer enthusiasts who wish to
improve their typing skills on IBM PC's and compatibles running the
MS-DOS Operating System. The program displays a color image of the
keyboard and prompts you to use the correct keys. You must have
color graphics (CGA/EGA/VGA) capability.
** End of SYSOP.DOC **
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VENDOR.DOC
VENDOR.DOC file for PC-FASTYPE(Tm) Products
by Trendtech Corporation, Inc.
PC-FASTYPE/CGA - Typing Tutorial for PC's equipped with CGA/EGA/VGA
PC-FASTYPE/MONO - Typing Tutorial for laptops, portables, and systems
equipped with a monochrome monitor.
The copying restrictions listed in this file apply to any
individual, organization, user group, or business that charges ANY fee
for the distribution of the Shareware versions of the PC-FASTYPE
products produced by Trendtech Corporation. PC-FASTYPE products and
their associated typing exercise files, documentation, and help files
are NOT in the public domain. All programs and data files are
Copyright 1990 by Trendtech Corporation, Inc., Wayne, New Jersey,
U.S.A. PC-FASTYPE is a trademark of Trendtech Corporation, Inc.
Distribution restriction rights are claimed under that copyright and
are outlined below.
- No organization may sell the Shareware versions of PC-FASTYPE
products without prior written permission from Trendtech
Corporation, Inc., the copyright holder. To apply for such
permission send a written request to:
Trendtech Corporation
PC-FASTYPE Distribution
P.O. Box 3687
Wayne, New Jersey 07474-3687
Vendor standards expected of distributors will be forwarded for
your examination and agreement. These standards are summarized in
this file. The vendor standards are based on those established for
vendor associate members of the Association of Shareware
Professionals. ASP vendor members will be granted permission to
distribute PC-FASTYPE; if you are already a member of ASP, please
mention it in your request for distribution.
Vendors may only distribute the "Shareware Version" disks. These
disks are created specifically for disk vendors, BBS distribution,
clubs, and resellers. They can usually be identified by the words
"Shareware Version" on the initial opening screen, and/or a Shareware
message on the last screen. Please note, these are NOT crippled
versions of the program. The ONLY difference between the "Shareware
Version" disks and the fully registered version are the Shareware
information screens and messages.
You may distribute PC-FASTYPE products on the following terms:
- PC-FASTYPE products, when listed in vendors' catalogs,
advertisements, brochures, mailers, etc. must be named "PC-FASTYPE"
and not some other pseudonym like "Typing Tutor", "Touchtype",
"Typing Teacher", or just "Fastype". Use of any other name than
"PC-FASTYPE" will constitute cause for revocation of vendor's
distribution rights.
Suggested names:
PC-FASTYPE/CGA - Typing Tutorial
PC-FASTYPE/MONO - Typing Tutorial
- PC-FASTYPE/CGA, when listed in vendor's catalogs, advertisements,
brochures, mailers, etc. must include the requirement for color
graphics, usually expressed as "requires CGA".
- PC-FASTYPE/MONO, when listed in vendor's catalogs, advertisements,
brochures, mailers, etc. may optionally state it is the MONOCHROME
version of PC-FASTYPE/CGA and will run on a PC equipped with ANY
kind of monitor.
- PC-FASTYPE products may NOT be sold as part of some other more
inclusive package without the express written permission of
Trendtech Corporation.
- PC-FASTYPE products must not be distributed with other Shareware or
public domain programs on the same floppy disk without permission
from Trendtech Corp. However, PC-FASTYPE may be included in
libraries sold on CD-ROM disks.
- Under no conditions will PC-FASTYPE products be "rented" or leased
to others.
- Printed copies of the exercise files and User Guide may not be
distributed in any form without a license from Trendtech
Corporation.
- Any distribution of PC-FASTYPE products over bulletin boards and/or
national telecommunication services will be limited to distributing
a single archived file containing the contents of the entire
distribution disk and NO charge above the standard charge for
connect time will be allowed.
REGISTRATION:
The SINGLE-USER Registration Fee for PC-FASTYPE is $25.00 in U.S.
Funds. Shipping and Handling is an additional $3.00 for domestic
customers, $5.00 for Canada customers, and $10.00 for overseas
customers. Payment may be with VISA or MASTERCARD, postal money
order, and checks, in which the amount must be expressed in U.S. Funds
and drawn on a U.S. Bank. Site licenses and Right-to-copy licenses
are also available. Authorized Purchase Orders will be accepted for
all licenses. Write to Trendtech for General Licensing Provisions and
fee schedules.
SUGGESTED PRODUCT NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS
The following are suggested product names and descriptions that
can be used in vendor catalogs, brochures, ads, mailings, etc.
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PC-FASTYPE/MONO
- Short Description:
PC-FASTYPE/MONO V1.1 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
Typing tutorial for PC's equipped with monochrome monitors. Ideal for
laptops, and portables. Same functionality as PC-FASTYPE/CGA.
- Long Description:
PC-FASTYPE/MONO V1.1 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
PC-FASTYPE/MONO is an easy-to-use menu-driven interactive typing
tutorial designed for use by computer enthusiasts who wish to improve
their typing skills on IBM PC's and compatibles running the MS-DOS
Operating System. The program displays a character graphics image of
the keyboard and prompts you to use the correct keys. You can have any
kind of monitor (color or mono) to run this program. Ideal for
laptops and portables.
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PC-FASTYPE/CGA
- Short Description:
Typing tutorial for PC's equipped with CGA-compatible color monitor
(EGA/VGA). Color image of keyboard displayed on screen.
- Long Description:
PC-FASTYPE/CGA V4.1 Typing Tutorial (ASP)
PC-FASTYPE/CGA is an easy-to-use menu-driven interactive typing
tutorial designed for use by computer enthusiasts who wish to improve
their typing skills on IBM PC's and compatibles running the MS-DOS
Operating System. The program displays a color image of the keyboard
and prompts you to use the correct keys. You must have color graphics
(CGA/EGA/VGA) capability.
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VENDOR STANDARDS:
The following is a summary of ASP vendor standards. This summary is
just that, a summary, and is not to be taken as a statement of the
entire set of ASP standards.
Advertising:
All vendor advertisements and brochures must state that "Shareware
programs require separate payment to authors if found useful." This
statement must immediately follow the price or be tied to the price
via an asterisk.
Catalogs:
Vendors will attempt to educate users on the nature of Shareware.
The following points must be covered in any catalog of disks:
- The fee paid to the vendor is a copying and distribution charge
and does not cover the cost of the program itself.
- If the user finds a Shareware program to be of use, he/she is
expected to send the registration fee to the author.
- Registration entitles the user to various rights and benefits
(depending on the author). These range from the legal right to
continue using the software, to printed documentation and/or
higher levels of service.
Distribution:
- Vendors will respect the copyright and all distribution
restrictions made by individual authors, usually found in the
file VENDOR.DOC [this file] on the disk.
- Vendors will provide a written notice covering the three concepts
above with all Shareware programs shipped. If disks are pre-
packaged, the notice must be on a visible part of the package.
- Vendors will not change or delete ANY files supplied with the
program unless authorized by the author. Small additions
designed to assist the user may be added if the author does not
specifically prohibit such action.
- Vendors agree to stop distributing a program, including earlier
versions, if requested by the author.
Again, the above is a SUMMARY of the ASP vendor standards. In
order to distribute PC-FASTYPE products you must agree to abide by
these standards whether you are an ASP member or not. If you are
interested in becoming an ASP-approved vendor, please contact:
Association of Shareware Professionals
Vendor Certification Committee
P.O. Box 5786
Bellevue, WA 98006
We strongly recommend you consider becoming an ASP approved
vendor if you have not already done so. The ASP vendor member program
reduces the workload for both authors and vendors alike, and helps
give customers confidence that reasonable standards are met in the
distribution of Shareware products.
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To those organizations given permission to distribute PC-FASTYPE
products, Trendtech Corporation will forward a Vendor Master
Distribution disk. Automatic updates will be provided to
organizations when registrations can be traced to that organization.
Updates will be offered to other approved organizations on a case-by-
case basis.
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| ____|__ | Association of
| | |_| Shareware
|__| o | Professionals
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|___|___| (R)
PC-FASTYPE/CGA and PC-FASTYPE/MONO are produced by Trendtech
Corporation, a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals
(ASP). ASP wants to make sure the Shareware principle works for you.
If you are unable to resolve a Shareware-related problem with an ASP
member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.
The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members'
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at P.O. Box 5786,
Bellevue, WA 98006 or send a CompuServe message via Easyplex to ASP
Ombudsman 70007,3536.
The ASP logo is a registered trademark of the Association of Shareware
Professionals.
*** End of VENDOR.DOC ***
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