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Nothin' but the Facts/ Algebra Skills I
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Nothin' but the Facts/ Algebra Skills I (NBTF) is a program that will
assist you in reviewing, practicing, and mastering the algebraic skills 
of opposites, absolute value, and basic operations with integers. The 
program allows you to quickly access your skills, provides a variety 
of interactive activities, gives you immediate feedback, keeps track 
of your progress, and advances you to mastery.

It is the philosophy of Interactive Educational Productions (IEP) to 
meld the time-proven methods of teaching mathematics with the stimulating, 
responsive, and tracking capabilities of  today's computing.  In a search 
to find methods which are fun and stimulating, many products today fail 
because they do not emphasize learning the basic skills. Instruction 
through the ages has demonstrated that learning mathematics involves 
hours of practice and drilling. NBTF provides an unlimited number of 
drill and problem sets within a variety of activities that will stimulate 
and motivate you in your pursuit of mastery.


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Who We Are
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IEP is an educational software company of teachers and educators 
whose goal is to create high quality instructional materials that 
consist of an interactive, self-discovery, learn-and-mastery orientation.
Our purpose is to provide instructional curriculum that meets the needs 
of a variety of students, teachers, parents, schools, and communities 
in a manner which is comprehensive, effective, and easy to use.

FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE:  Call 1-800-216-8555 or write: 
INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS
P.O. BOX 54
Lytle Creek, CA  92358


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System Requirements
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Before installing NBTF/ Algebra Skills I, check that your computer
does meet the following minimum requirements:

- A personal computer using a 486/25 or higher microprocessor
- 4 MB of available memory
- SVGA (640x480  , 256 colors)
- 3 MB Hard Disk space
- Microsoft Windows compatible Mouse
- MS-DOS version 5.0 or later
- Microsoft Windows 3.1x or later
- 3.5" high density disk drive
- HP compatible Laser printer (required to print certificates)
- Microsoft Windows compatible sound card  (optional)


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Installing NBTF/ Algebra Skills I
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Before you can use NBTF/ Algebra Skills I, you have to run the 
NBTF/ Algebra Skills I setup program from Windows so it will work 
properly on your computer. You cannot just copy the files from the
NBTF/ Algebra Skills I disk to your hard disk.  The files on the 
distribution disk are packed in a special way to save space.  The 
setup program unpacks those files and builds them on your working disk.

    1. Start Windows.
    
    2. Place the NBTF/ Algebra Skills I Disk in the Floppy Drive.

    3. Activate Program Manager
	Make Program Manager the active window.

    4. Open the File Run Dialog Box
	To open the File Run Dialog Box, select "Run" from the Program
	Manager's File Menu.

    5. Enter the Command Line
        Type in the dialog box the command that will run the
        NBTF/ Algebra Skills I setup program.

	If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "A", type:
	    A:NBF2SHAR
	If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "B", type:
	    B:NBF2SHAR

	Leave the "Run Minimized" box un-selected, and click the
	"OK" command button (or press "Enter").

    6. Enter the Drive and Directory
        This is the location that you want your NBTF/ Algebra Skills I 
        files to be placed.  It will suggest a drive and directory. 

        If you want the NBTF/ Algebra Skills I program files installed 
        on into a different directory, just double click on the directory
        name you would like to install to or type in a new one.

    7. NBTF/ Algebra Skills I Setup will unpack the necessary files 
        and place them into your directory.  The status of the operation
        will be displayed as the setup program does this work. 

    8. You will be asked if you would like to add the NBTF/ Algebra 
       Skills I icons to the program manager.
 
	Select "No" if you do not want NBTF/ Algebra Skills I added
	    to your program manager.

	    Select "Yes"  to have the setup program automatically build a 
	NBTF/ Algebra Skills I icon and add it to your program manager.

    9. The setup program will notify you when the installation is
	complete.


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Definition of Shareware
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are required to
register it (or purchase the licensed version as in the case of
NBTF/ Algebra Skills I).

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated
below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail
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 retail or
Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower
also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.


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Purchasing the Licensed Version
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You may use the shareware version of NBTF/ Algebra Skills I for a 30 day trial
period.  If you would like to continue to use NBTF/ Algebra Skills I after the
30 day trial period, you are required to purchase the licensed version of 
NBTF/ Algebra Skills I.

When you purchase the licensed version of NBTF/ Algebra Skills I you will 
receive the additional subjects of Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication 
and Division for Integers and the printed user's guide.

NBTF/ Algebra Skills I may be purchased directly from IEP. Please see 
the ORDER.TXT file for ordering information.


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Distributing
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The shareware version of NBTF/ Algebra Skills I may be freely distributed,
with the following restrictions; written permission must be received to
distribute NBTF/ Algebra Skills I on retail racks, on CD Roms, or bundled
with any other product.

When distributing NBTF/ Algebra Skills I the following files must be 
distributed together.

NBF2SHAR.EXE
README.TXT
FILE_ID.DIZ
ORDER.TXT
HISTORY.TXT


Disk Vendors, Shareware Distributors and BBS(s) may charge a nominal fee for
distribution of the program. The recipient of NBTF/ Algebra Skills I must be
informed, in advance, that the fee paid to acquire NBTF/ Algebra Skills I does
not relieve the recipient from purchasing the Licensed Version of NBTF/ Algebra
Skills I if the recipient continues to use NBTF/ Algebra Skills I.


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LEGAL STUFF
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		   LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY 
 
	THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS (INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR USE) ARE PROVIDES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. FURTHER, Interactive
Educational Productions (IEP) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY 
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR 
WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, 
OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE 
IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND 
NOT IEP OR ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE
COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.
 
	THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY IEP, ON THIS IEP PRODUCT.
NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY IEP, ITS DEALERS,
DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH
INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
 
	NEITHER IEP NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, 
PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND
THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF
IEP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
 
	This Limited Warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance 
with the laws of the State of California. 
 


			   ACKNOWLEDGMENT
 
BY USING THE SHAREWARE VERSION OF NBTF/ Algebra Skills I, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE 
THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE 
BOUND BY ITS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY
IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND
SUPERSEDE ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY.



Use of this software is permitted only to the extent reasonably required to
determine whether to purchase the software.

After payment is made, use of this software is limited to use on only a
single personal computer or workstation which is not used as a server.  An
additional payment is required for each use on another personal computer or
workstation.

Only a single copy may be made of this software solely for backup or archival
purposes.  The software may also be transferred to a single hard disk.

Any use of this software in violation of the above is not licensed.

NOTHIN' BUT THE FACTS  Algebra Skills I (software and related documentation)
was developed at private expense. No portion of this software is in the public 
domain, and in all respects, it is proprietary to IEP.  The manufacturer is 
Interactive Educational Productions, P.O. Box 54, Lytle Creek, CA  92358, USA

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Trademarks
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NOTHIN' BUT THE FACTS  is a trademark of Interactive Educational Productions
and is being reviewed for registered trademark status by the U.S. Patent and 
Trademark Office.  Copyright ©1995 Interactive Educational Productions. 


Macromedia and Authorware are registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. 
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