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   Thank you for your interest in DigiCard. This text file provides you
   with  information  regarding  DigiCard,   system  requirements,  and
   installation.  If you have any questions or comments,  please do not
   hesitate to contact the author.


WHAT IS DIGICARD?
=================

   DigiCard is a powerful  free-form flash card program  that will help
   you remember any information vital to your success.  Whether you are
   a student  or a  working  professional,  you will  find  DigiCard an
   invaluable learning tool.  DigiCard is easy to use,  so you can take
   advantage of accelerated,  computer-assisted  learning  in the least 
   amount of time.  To get the most out of DigiCard,  please go through
   the introductory sections of the on-line documentation.


DIGICARD FEATURES
=================

	* Intuitive Windows interface with tool bar.
	* Extensive context-sensitive help.
	* Tutorials for beginners.
	* Files saved in Microsoft Access 1.1 format.
	* Compatible with text files from other flash card programs.

  EDITOR FEATURES:
	* Integrated editor with the ease of drag & drop editing.
	* Ability to compose questions and answers up to 32k in length.
	* Info exchange with other Windows apps (through the Clipboard).
	* Editor Scripts, a time-saving feature for composition of
	  questions and answers.
	* Search for cards based on keywords.

  VIEWER FEATURES:
	* Three presentation styles (Sequential, Random, and KeyLink).
	* Two presentation formats (Question First and Answer First).
	* Control over the discard status of any card in the deck.
	* Ability to save discard record on disk for later reviews.
	* Ability to save Viewer options on disk for later sessions.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
===================

   The system configuration required to run DigiCard 2.0 is:

	* 4 megabytes or more of RAM.
	* 2 megabytes or more of disk space.
	* VGA graphics and up.
	* Windows 3.1 and above.


INSTALLATION
============

   1) You have a choice of two methods to install DigiCard 2.0:
	a) Create a temporary directory  and unzip  the contents of the
	   DigiCard zip file into that directory.  OR...
	b) Unzip the contents of the DigiCard zip file onto a floppy
	   disk (1.2 or 1.44 meg). This creates a permanent installation
	   disk for DigiCard 2.0 (recommended).

   2) Once you have completed the above, run SETUP.EXE from Windows.
   3) Specify a directory where you want DigiCard to be installed.
   4) The rest of the installation process is automatic.

   Note:  DigiCard may be distributed in multiple compressed files.  If
   this is the case, unzip all compressed files into the same directory
   or a disk before running SETUP.EXE.


REGISTRATION INFORMATION
========================

	* Registrants receive the following:

	     1) License to use all future releases of DigiCard.
	     2) Removal of registration reminders.
	     3) Copy of the latest registered version of DigiCard on disk.
	     4) "Strategies for Success," a companion guide to DigiCard 
	        loaded with helpful tips to boost academic and pofessional
	        performance.
	     5) One year free support.

	* All net profits or 40% of registration fee (which ever is 
	  greater) are donated to charitable organizations of the 
	  registrant's choice.
	* Registration is only $20.
	* Users can register through CompuServe (GO SWREG, #2211) or by US 
	  Mail.


HOW TO CONTACT THE AUTHOR
=========================

	* CompuServe ID:      73542,1232
	* Internet Address:   rchen@orion.oac.uci.edu
	* BBS:                Chips+ Connection (9 nodes)
                              1-714-556-3207
                              1-714-556-3208
                              1-714-760-3265
	* US Mail:            6014 Verano Place
                              Irvine, CA 92715-3159


Copyright (C) 1994, Robert L. Chen.