             EF PRO-VOCABULARY version 2.0 (FreeWare version)
                                    
                          Copyright (c) 1992-95
                            Eric G.V. FOOKES
                           All Rights Reserved

                           R E A D M E . T X T
   
   This  README  file is intended to give you basic information  for  the
   usage of EF PRO-VOCABULARY (or PRO-VOC).
   
   If  you  install the complete version of PRO-VOC, you  can  learn  its
   main  features  with  the integrated automated tutorials.  Just  start
   PRO-VOC,  open  the "Help" menu (hold ALT key down and press  H  key),
   and  select the "tUtorial" command (press U). Then choose a  tutorial,
   and run it by pressing the ENTER key.
   
   If  you  ever need to remove PRO-VOC from your hard disk, you can  use
   the  SETUP  program  by typing "SETUP /R". Make  sure  that  the  file
   VOC.PCK is in the same drive/directory as SETUP.EXE



I. INTRODUCTION
   
   PRO-VOC  is  a flexible vocabulary trainer for learning languages,  or
   refresh  forgotten vocabulary. It complements other language  learning
   tools,  such as exercise books and audio cassettes. Language  teachers
   can  adapt  PRO-VOC  to  their regular course material.  Students  use
   PRO-VOC  to  memorise  vocabulary, and  to  learn  spelling  and  word
   pronunciation.
   
   PRO-VOC  includes a vocabulary editor for different types of  language
   learning   (individual   words,  verb  conjugation,   sentences,   and
   grammar), and can be used with any language supported by the  extended
   ASCII  character  set (e.g. Czech, French, Indonesian).  Pronunciation
   recording  and playback are also available on computers equipped  with
   a   Sound   Blaster   or  hardware  compatible  audio   card,   or   a
   Tandberg  Voicecard; pre-recorded pronunciation  can  also  be  played
   through the PC-speaker on 286 and faster computers.



II. LICENCE AND DISCLAIMER

   This version of  PRO-VOC  is provided as  FREEWARE and cannot be sold.
   Disk Vendors,  Shareware Distributors and BBS(s)  may charge a nominal
   fee for distribution of the program.

   You  are  granted the right to use and to make an  unlimited number of
   copies  of  this  software.  The program files  must be  copied in  an
   unmodified form. You may not disassemble, decompose, reverse engineer,
   or alter this  file  or  any of the other files  in the  package. This
   includes,  but is  not  limited  to  modifying any  icons,  menus,  or
   displays associated with the software.
   
   The  licence  to  use  this  program is  absolutely  free.  There  is,
   however,  a  commercial version available for only USD 49.  It  offers
   full  pronunciation playback and recording on computers equipped  with
   a   Sound   Blaster   or  hardware  compatible  audio   card,   or   a
   Tandberg  Voicecard,  an  on-disk user manual, several utilities,  and
   technical support if you have any difficulty using the software.  Note
   also,  that  this free version limits practice sessions and  tests  to
   the  15 first records in a file. So all additional records are ignored
   during  these  sessions.  This  limitation  does  not  exist  in   the
   commercial version.


   The  author  of this  program  accepts no responsibility  for  damages
   resulting  from the  use of  this product  and  makes  no warranty  or
   representation,  either express or implied,  including but not limited
   to,  any  implied  warranty  of  merchantability   or  fitness  for  a
   particular  purpose.  This software is provided "AS IS",  and you, its
   user, assume all risks when using it.



III. COMPATIBILITY
   
   PRO-VOC  works  on  any IBM-PC/XT/AT or compatible  computer  with  at
   least  410k of free RAM and which runs under DOS 3.2 or later. PRO-VOC
   operates  in  text  mode and functions with any adapters  (monochrome,
   LCD,  colour)  compatible  with  extended  ASCII  character  sets.  It
   supports   IBM  Proprinter,  Epson  and  compatible  matrix  printers;
   H-P  DeskJet;  H-P  LaserJet  and compatible  laser  printers;  and  a
   Microsoft  or  compatible  mouse.  Computers  equipped  with  a  Sound
   Blaster  or  hardware compatible audio card, or a  Tandberg  Voicecard
   can  record  and playback audio files containing the pronunciation  of
   vocabulary.  Also,  PRO-VOC will run under Windows  (but  the  present
   version is not a Windows program).
   
   There  are several cards on the market that claim to be "Sound Blaster
   compatible",  but actually are only compatible when emulation  drivers
   are  loaded.  Two very prominent examples of this are the  Mediavision
   Pro  Audio  Spectrum  and  the Gravis Ultrasound.  There  are  several
   parallel port type devices which use this method as well. There is  no
   guarantee that audio features in PRO-VOC will work properly with  such
   devices.



IV. INSTALLING PRO-VOC
   
   PRO-VOC  and  sample  files  are stored in a  compressed  file  called
   VOC.PCK.  You must use the included SETUP.EXE program to  extract  and
   install   the  software.  Make  sure  both  files  are  in  the   same
   drive/directory.


  SETTING PRO-VOC FOR USE FROM WINDOWS:
   
   After  installation, start WINDOWS (if you have not done so  yet)  and
   complete the following steps:
   
   1.  Select  a  "program group" window from Program  Manager  for  your
   PRO-VOC icon;
   
   2.  open  the  "File"  menu  and choose the "New"  command.  From  the
   ensuing dialogue box, select "Program Item" and press ENTER.
   
   3.  At  this point, the "Program Item Properties" dialogue box  should
   be  open.  Type the complete name of the PRO-VOC PIF file in  "Command
   Line" field. The default name is:
                                    
                         C:\PRO-VOC\PRO-VOC.PIF
   
   4.  then click on the "Change Icon..." button. WINDOWS will display  a
   message  saying something like "There are no icons available  for  the
   specified  file" - ignore it and press the "OK" button. Next,  WINDOWS
   displays a "Change Icon" dialogue box. In the "File Name" field,  type
   the   complete  name  of  the  PRO-VOC  ICON  file  (default  name   =
   C:\PRO-VOC\PRO-VOC.ICO) and press ENTER. If all  has  gone  well,  you
   should now see the icon for PRO-VOC.
   
   Press  the  "OK"  button to confirm your choice. Finally,  select  the
   "OK" button in the "Program Item Properties" dialogue box.
   
   5.  If  you have chosen to install PRO-VOC in a different drive and/or
   directory  from  the  default  one (i.e. C:\PRO-VOC),  you  will  have
   modify  the PIF file accordingly: a) start the WINDOWS PIF editor  and
   choose the "Open" command from the "File" menu; b) type the full  name
   for  PRO-VOC.PIF in the "File Name" field and press ENTER; c)  in  the
   fourth  field  called "Start-up Directory", type  the  path  name  you
   chose  for PRO-VOC; d) then choose the "Save" command from the  "File"
   menu and finally close the PIF editor.



V. PROGRAM DESIGN
   
   PRO-VOC  has a modern, user-friendly interface that makes it  easy  to
   learn  and use. The CUA (Common User Access) specification provides  a
   layout   and   usage   similar  to  other  programs   following   this
   specification. Context-sensitive help can be displayed  at  the  touch
   of a key. Mouse and keyboard are both available to access commands.
   
   PRO-VOC is a flexible program:
   
   *  It  can be used to learn any language with an alphabet supported by
      extended   ASCII  character  sets.  An  initialising  file   called
      LANGUAGE.INI  contains  information on user and  target  languages,
      including  the character set to correctly display characters,  word
      attributes  (adj.,  adv.,  conj.,  etc.),  different  pronouns  for
      conjugating verbs (I, you, he, it, we, you, they), as well  as  the
      names for different tenses.
   
   *  You can change the default interface language displayed by PRO-VOC.
      Most  text displayed in the program interface (menu commands,  hint
      line,  etc.) is stored in text files and can be converted to  other
      languages.  PRO-VOC  includes  the following  interface  languages:
      English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, and Spanish. Once  the
      program  is  running, the interface can instantly  change  language
      just by entering a new directory (if appropriately configured),  or
      by choosing a new language from the menu.
   
   *  Sample vocabulary files in several languages are included with this
      program,  but PRO-VOC offers you control over vocabulary terms  you
      need  to  learn or teach. Such files may be created by  reproducing
      vocabulary  and  phrases from language course material  -  however,
      don't use copyright material without permission.



VI. DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

   PRO-VOC may be freely distributed,  as long as all files are included.
   Disk Vendors,  Shareware Distributors  and BBS(s) may charge a nominal
   fee for distribution of the program.

   The following is a list of the PRO-VOC pre-installation files:

     FILE_ID.DIZ
     SETUP.EXE
     VOC.PCK
     INFO.TXT
     README.TXT



VII. REACHING THE AUTHOR

   The  author,  Eric G.V. FOOKES,  can be reached on the Internet at the
   following E-mail address: <fookes@sc2a.unige.ch>.  Please  include the
   name  PRO-VOC  in the subject line of you E-mail.
   He can also be reached by snail-mail at:
                                    
                         12, rue des Chaudronniers
                              CH-1204 Geneva
                               Switzerland

