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                         LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY - Version 1.0
                                       By
                                 Daniel Gonzalez
                                 5423 Bakersfield
                            San Antonio, TX  78228-6514
                        Copyright (C) 1994, Daniel Gonzalez
                               All Rights Reserved.
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                               PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

   LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY is a great educational program that takes advantage of
the Windows environment.  This program is a great way for everyone to learn 
more about the geography of the United States.  LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY contains   
6 different maps of the United States.  These maps are:  
1. - The current map of the United States.  The initial information appearing   
     on the bottom of the screen are facts pertaining to the entire country.  
     Pressing the buttons on the map will yield information about a particular
     state.
     * Note - population figures for the United States and its respective
     states are based on the 1990 census.
2. - Regions of the United States.  This map shows the major regions of the   
     country.  Pressing the buttons on the map will yield information about
     major cities, industries, population, and area of a particular region.
3. - Territorial expansion of the United States.  This map illustrates the  
     different territories that the United States acquired since the 13
     original colonies.  Each territory contains a button that reveals its 
     history. 
4. - Famous trails of the United States.  An illustration of all the important 
     trails and roads that united the nation from coast to coast.  Like the
     previous maps, each trail contains a button that explains the route and
     history.
5. - Population centers of the United States.  This map reveals the states
     with the largest and smallest population. 
6. - Different time zones of the country.  This map highlights the states in 
     their respective time zones.

   In addition to the above maps, LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY has a quiz mode that 
tests your knowledge of the states and their capitals, state bird, tree,
flower, region, nickname,song, yearof statehood.  Furthermore, the program 
contains various graphs depicting current information about the country. 

   The registered version contains two additional maps - the United States at
the time of the Revolutionary and Civil War.  Each of these maps contains the 
location and information of all the major battles.  Furthermore, certificates
are printed for high scores obtained on the quiz modes.
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                             PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY requires the following : 
Microsoft Windows 3.X running in standard or enhanced mode. 
286 or higher microprocessor.
Video board that supports VGA graphics.
1 MB of memory.
VBRUN300.DLL runtime library.
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                            INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
   To install LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY v1.0, copy the files to your hard disk (in
any directory) and add states.exe to one of your Program Manager groups.  Run
it by clicking on the icon.
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                       REQUIRED FILES FOR DISTRIBUTION
   This program includes the following files : 
Files ending with a BMP extension - Map files. 
FILE_ID.DIZ - Program description for bulletin board services.
VBRUN300.DLL - Visual Basic runtime library.
VER.DLL - Windows version checking.
STATES.EXE - Learn USA executable file.
USAREG.TXT - Registration form of Learn USA.
SCHOOLS.TXT - Registration form of Learn USA for educational institutions.
README.TXT - Program overview and other pertinent information (this file).
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                                DISTRIBUTION
   Shareware vendors, BBS, and other distributors are encouraged to copy and
distribute this program as long as the following conditions are met : 
1.  All the files included with this program must be distributed in its
    original unmodified form, including this text file.  Please see the 
    "FILES INCLUDED WITH THIS PROGRAM" section for the list of files that 
    must be included when distributing this program.
2.  The Shareware concept must be explicitly stated in catalogs, flyers, or
    any other promotional medium.
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                                REGISTRATION
   LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY is distributed as Shareware.  Shareware is a software 
phenomenon that allows you to try before you buy.  If you continue to use
this program beyond the evaluation period of 21 days, you are then required
to register this software.
   Incentives for registering this software entitles you to receive the 
latest version of LEARN USA GEOGRAPHY, which includes the Revolutionary and
Civil War maps complete with the major battles and information about each of 
them.  Additionally, the registered version will print certificates for   
individuals scoring well on the quizzes.
   There are two ways of registering this program.  One way is to print the
text file called USAREG.TXT.  In the DOS prompt, type PRINT USAREG.TXT and
press enter.  The registeration form will print out.  Or, select REGISTRATION
within the program located on the top of the screen.  Fill out the required 
information and press the print button.  Mail the registration form with the
registration fee of $8.00 (U.S. dollars) to :
                                Daniel Gonzalez
                                5423 Bakersfield
                           San Antonio, TX  78228-6514
   The following methods of payment are acceptable : 
1. Checks or Money Orders in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank.  Please make
   the checks payable to : Daniel Gonzalez.
2. Cash (U.S. dollars).  For extra protection, please send certified mail.

Allow one week for delivery.

Please register your software.  Your honesty pays.

* Note - Schools and other educational institutions, please refer to the text
         file SCHOOLS.TXT for site licensing prices.
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                                  DISCLAIMER
   This software is sold "as is", without any warranty as to performance or
any other warranties whether expressed or implied.  Because of the many
hardware and software environments into which this program may be used, no
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered.  The user must 
assume the entire risk of using this program.  Any liability of the seller
will be limited exclusively to product replacement or the refund of the 
registration fee.
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                                   SUPPORT
   If you find any problems with this program, please do not hesitate to
contact me.  I will investigate the problem and do my best to find the  
solution.  Furthermore, I would also like to receive any reviews, comments,
suggestions, etc., about this program.  Please forward any questions or   
reviews to the following address :
                                Daniel Gonzalez
                                5423 Bakersfield
                           San Antonio, TX  78228-6514

Thank you for trying this program. 
