>>> Page 1 <<< NIMONIK 1.1 The Intelligent Way to Learn Copyright (c) 1988, 1989 by Zoran Sevarlic. All Rights Reserved. Zoft Systems P.O. Box 6273 Warner Robins, GA 31095 (912) 929-1570 Table of Contents ----------------- Introduction to Nimonik..................................................2 The Shareware Concept....................................................3 Registration vs Shareware................................................3 Zoft Systems License Agreement...........................................4 Limited Warranty.........................................................4 Limitations of Remedies and Liability....................................5 Registration Benefits....................................................6 License Registration Form................................................7 >>> Page 2 <<< INTRODUCTION TO NIMONIK Nimonik is a complete, computerized learning environment designed to help adults learn and memorize almost any subject. Nimonik is not a game or a children's educational program. It's fast, efficient, and easy to use; everything is menu-driven. Nimonik really works. Here's how: You enter everything you need to learn or memorize into NIMONIK. It then helps you drill, review, and test on the material quickly and effortlessly. NIMONIK automatically keeps track of where your weaknesses are and gives you the most practice in those areas, thus saving you hours of time and work. It helps you organize and manage your learning too: you can print, edit, add, copy, merge, etc. Multiple users can study multiple subjects. Files can be as large as your disk space will allow. What subjects can NIMONIK help you with? Here's a portion of the list: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, physiology, microbiology, botany, zoology, philosophy, history, bible study, computer terminology, economics, social studies, sociology, psychology, geography, geology, political science, law, real estate, corporate policy, accounting, business, insurance, management, finance, marketing, and any subject where you have to learn or memorize terms, words, ideas, concepts, names, places, or dates. It can even help you raise your scores in the GRE, LSAT, GMAT, SAT, or ACT. If you've ever had to study a foreign language or memorize a lot of words, terms, phrases, facts, acronyms, formulas, or dates you've probably had to do it the hard way: First, you had to make up scores of index cards. Then you had to spend hours shuffling, sorting, grouping, and spreading them all over your study until you were lost in confusion. You've probably enlisted unwilling friends to flash the cards at you or test you until you became friendless. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a better way to memorize? Well, now there is with Nimonik. You probably wonder how people wrote anything before word processors. After you've used NIMONIK you will wonder how people learned anything before NIMONIK. All you need is an IBM compatible computer (or access to one) with at least 448K memory, one or two floppy drives (hard disk recommended but not necessary), and any kind of monitor. Nimonik is menu-driven and easy to use. The printed manual which comes with the Registered Version of Nimonik should cover any function or operation that the user may need to know about. It is, however, necessary to stress a few points in order to ensure maximum benefit to the user from this product. The most important difference between Nimonik and other learning programs is that Nimonik keeps track of where your weaknesses are. This feature alone will save you an untold number of hours of work and frustration when learning or memorizing your subjects. The way you learn is first of all by being forced to condense and organize your material during the ADD option (this will also force you to understand the material). Then TEST will let you know how well you know the material. DRILL is the single most important activity in Nimonik. DRILL will drill you on those terms that you need the most help with. You should spend most of your time in the DRILL option. Finally, REVIEW, will ensure that you have covered all the terms you need to know. All these activities (REVIEW, TEST, and DRILL) keep track of which terms you know and which you >>> Page 3 <<< don't know, but only DRILL actually uses that information. TEST chooses terms at random, and REVIEW chooses terms sequentially as you entered them. In order to begin using the example files provided on the Subject Disk, the files must first be installed by the following procedure: Simply copy the files to your chosen directory (You MUST use DOS commands to do this part). Then load Nimonik and pick the INITIAL option from the MANAGE MENU. You will not be able to use the example files until you INITIAL them in this manner. THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT Zoft Systems is a professional software development company and must have funds to continue operating and providing you with quality software and support. The Shareware Concept is a marketing strategy that benefits both the user and the software companies. We benefit by being able to bring to the public a product with less capital investment. This allows us to pass on the savings to you so that you can obtain quality software at much lower prices. Not only that, but you get to "try it before you buy it". If you find this product to be useful and helpful in your student or professional career, please register and pay the registration fee. Not only will you then get a warm feeling all over, but if your Shareware Version Serial Number gets enough distribution you could actually make some money. We think it only fair to reward you for helping us to market Nimonik. Read on for more details. REGISTRATION VS SHAREWARE There are two versions of Nimonik 1.1: the Registered Version and the Shareware Version. The Registered Version is the full-blown version that you get when you purchase, pay for, and register Nimonik. IT IS ILLEGAL FOR YOU TO COPY, SELL, OR DISTRIBUTE THE REGISTERED VERSION (see the license agreement below). The Shareware Version differs in that it only allows for 50 entries per file and limits the number of learning sessions. You may copy, distribute, upload or download to Bulletin Boards via modem the Shareware Version if you follow these restrictions: 1) You must not modify, delete or add to the object code or the number of existing files. 2) You may not receive any compensation or money for the copy you are distributing except as follows: a) Clubs and user groups may charge a nominal fee (less than $10) for expenses and handling while distributing the Shareware Version of Nimonik. (Payment of such fees cannot be applied towards the registration of Nimonik). b) Bulletin Boards may charge nominal access fees as long as the fees are not exclusively applied to Nimonik. Only the Shareware Version can be allowed on Bulletin Boards. Under no circumstances should the Registered Version be allowed on any Bulletin Board. (Payment of such fees cannot be applied towards the registration of Nimonik). c) For each paid registration of Nimonik resulting from your own personal Shareware Version Serial Number you will be paid $10.00 by Zoft Systems. >>> Page 4 <<< d) For each paid commercial site-license of Nimonik resulting from your own personal Shareware Version Serial Number you will receive a 25% commission from Zoft Systems. Both the Registered Version and the Shareware Version of Nimonik are copyrighted and fully protected by all applicable laws. Neither version is free. The Shareware Version can be used for a trial period of no more than 15 (fifteen) days. If you like the Shareware Version, you are required to send in the included Registration Form along with the required sum. When you register please include the Serial Number of the Shareware Version you have been using. This will entitle you to a $5.00 discount. Registering will not only give you all the benefits as described below but will enable you to receive your own Serial Number Shareware Version from which you can earn $10.00 for each copy registered with Zoft Systems. Thus, you are not only permitted to copy and distribute the Shareware Version but are encouraged to do so and even rewarded. ALL COMMERCIAL SALES MUST FIRST BE APPROVED IN WRITING BY ZOFT SYSTEMS. ZOFT SYSTEMS LICENSE AGREEMENT The following license agreement applies only to the Registered Version of Nimonik. Registered Version is defined as the version that you have purchased and paid for and that you have registered by filling out and sending the Registration Form to Zoft Systems. This license agreement does not apply to the Shareware Version. You are not eligible to any of the terms in this license agreement if you have not registered and paid for your copy of Nimonik. This software product is licensed to you to use on a single machine. However, it may not be used by more than one person nor on more than one machine simultaneously. You may not network this product. You are permitted to make up to two copies solely for archival or backup purposes. You may transfer the program on a permanent basis and license it to another party if the third party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you transfer the program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies of the program regardless of form to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred. This license shall be effective from the date you open this package and remain in effect for a period of twenty-five (25) years unless terminated sooner as provided in this agreement. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying all copies of the program (in any form). Your license terminates automatically if you fail to comply with any terms or conditions of this agreement. LIMITED WARRANTY The following limited warranty applies only to the Registered Version of Nimonik. Registered Version is defined as the version that you have purchased and paid for and that you have registered by filling out and sending the Registration Form to Zoft Systems. This limited warranty does not apply to the Shareware Version. You are not eligible to any of the terms in this limited warranty if you have not registered and paid for your copy of Nimonik. Zoft Systems warrants that the program will conform, as to all >>> Page 5 <<< substantial operational features, to Zoft Systems' current published specifications, documentation and authorized advertising; that, the user documentation accompanying the program contains the necessary information to utilize the program; and that, the media on which the program is furnished shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery to you as evidenced by a copy of your sales receipt. Except for the Limited Warranty set forth above, the program is provided "as is." Zoft Systems makes no other Warranty, express or implied, with respect to the program and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Zoft Systems does not warrant the program will meet your requirements or that the operation of the program will be uninterrupted or error free. You are solely responsible for the selection or the program to achieve your intended results and for the results actually obtained. LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY In the event the program fails to meet Zoft Systems' limited warranty, Zoft Systems' entire liability and your exclusive remedies shall be: A. The replacement of any program not meeting Zoft Systems' "limited warranty" which is returned to Zoft Systems or any authorized dealer with a copy of your sales receipt. B. If Zoft Systems cannot or will not replace the program, you may terminate this Agreement up to one year after date of purchase by returning the program and all copies to Zoft Systems and your money will be refunded. Under no circumstances, and notwithstanding any failure of the essential purpose of any limited remedy provided herein, shall Zoft Systems, or any of its program developers, or any other of its employees, be liable to you for any damages, claims or losses whatsoever, including but not limited to any claims for lost profits, lost savings or other special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the program regardless of the circumstances. Except as expressly provided for in this license, you many not use, copy, modify, reproduce, transfer or distribute the program in whole or in part, without first obtaining Zoft Systems' written permission. Zoft Systems P.O. Box 6273 Warner Robins, GA 31095 (912) 929-1570 REGISTRATION BENEFITS *** Registration is free if you have already paid for this copy. *** (In which case you have already received your disks and printed manual). Here is what registration entitles you to: 1) You will receive the latest Registered Version Program Disk, one Subject Disk (subjects: English, computer terminology, states and capitals, world capitals, U.S. Presidents), and one Shareware Version Program Disk. >>> Page 6 <<< 2) One printed user's manual. 3) You will be eligible to the terms in the License Agreement. 4) You will receive 30 days of technical support for problems or questions. 5) You will be informed by mail when the next upgraded version of Nimonik comes out, and you will be able to purchase it at a substantial discount. 6) You will be eligible to buy New Subject Files as soon as they become available for small fees: $5.00 for 1 Subject File, or $3.00/file for 2 or more files, plus $3.00 shipping and handling. (Planned Subject Files are Real Estate, Legal Terms, Biology, Medicine, Economics, History, Business, a much expanded English Vocabulary, and many more.) 7) You will receive a Shareware Version of Nimonik with your own personal Shareware Serial Number which you will be encouraged to distribute to your friends and colleagues either by giving away Shareware copies or by uploading the Shareware copy to computer bulletin boards. (Most BBS Sysops will welcome your contributions). For every sale based on your Shareware Serial Number you will receive a commission of $10.00 (ten dollars). We want to reward you for helping us to market Nimonik and at the same time we wish to discourage you from giving away the real, full- blown Registered Program. All monies due to you will be paid every other month to cut down administrative expenses. Detach and mail the following Registration Form to: >>> Page 7 <<< Zoft Systems P.O. Box 6273 Warner Robins, Ga 31095 (912) 929-1570 Nimonik Version 1.1 LICENSE REGISTRATION FORM Serial Number (found on your purchased Program Disk):_____________________ Name____________________________________ Date Purchased______________ Company___________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip__________________________________________________________ Telephone ( )___________________________________________________________ Comments__________________________________________________________________ I have read the enclosed license agreement and agree with all the terms and conditions. Signature___________________________________ Title________________________ I am a student at_________________________________________________________ (A student is defined as any individual currently enrolled in a school or college, or taking short courses or seminars.) Registration is free if you have already paid for this copy in which case you may skip the rest of this page. Yes, I want to order Nimonik: Student price:...................($39.95 x # of copies______) = $_________ (Disks + printed manual + full registration) Non-student price:.............. ($79.95 x # of copies______) = $_________ (Disks + printed manual + full registration. Commercial Site-license volume discounts are available) Printed manual only:..............($9.95 x # of copies______) = $_________ (No registration, no disks) Shipping and handling (each order):.............................$ 5.00 5% sales tax (GA residents only)................................$_________ Subtract $5.00 if you are including Shareware Serial Number: $ - 5.00 Shareware Serial Number_________________________________. (All Shareware Serial Numbers begin with 999) Total Enclosed: $_________