Info-IBMPC@USC-ISIB.ARPA (08/02/84)
From: Info-IBMPC Digest <Info-IBMPC@USC-ISIB.ARPA> Info-IBMPC Digest Wednesday, 1 August 1984 Volume 3 : Issue 80 This Week's Editor: Billy Brackenridge Today's Topics: Special Issue on PCjr Enhancements & Educational Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 84 08:26:45 PDT From: IBM Press Release Subject: Writing to Read & New PCjr Keyboard IBM OFFERS "WRITING TO READ" EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, NEW KEYBOARD, ENHANCEMENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR PCjr IBM announced today that its "Writing to Read" system for teaching children to read and write will be available to schools for use with the IBM PCjr. The company also introduced a new, typewriter- style keyboard--as well as options and programs that extend the power and versatility of the PCjr. "Writing to Read," a complete language laboratory, employs a unique educational approach designed to teach children how to write everything they can say and read everything they can write. During the last two years, more than 22,000 kindergarden and first-grade pupils in 225 schools around the country participated in evaluating "Writing to Read." The new typewriter-style keyboard--now standard with all PCjrs-- has 62 individually contoured, full-travel keys. It has the convenience of cordless operation using an infrared signal to communicate with the system unit; an optional connecting cord is also available. The new keyboard will be available at no charge to current PCjr owners and to those who purchase a PCjr from existing supplies. Owners can obtain a new keyboard by bringing proof of purchase to their Authorized IBM Personal Computer Dealer. The new PCjr options, available in August, are: - A 128K Memory Expansion Attachment that includes an "electronic diskette" and can be used to boost the total PCjr user memory, in increments, to 512K; - A Power Expansion Attachment that provides additional power for connecting additional options to the computer; and - A Speech Attachment--a speech synthesizer that contains 196 built-in words and sounds and also can record speech on a diskette through a microphone unit. The attachment works with the "Writing to Read" system. Two new PCjr cartridge programs, available in the fall, were also announced. They are: - IBM PCjr ColorPaint, a drawing program used with a "mouse" to create full-color, freestyle artwork; and - Andrew Tobias Managing Your Money* with the IBM PCjr, an integrated personal financial planning program. The new keyboard, options and programs will be available in the United States and Canada. In the U.S., the products will be available from more than 1,500 Authorized IBM Personal Computer Dealers and from IBM Product Centers and branch sales offices. *Trademark of Micro Education Corporation of America ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 84 10:09:17 PDT From: IBM Press Release Subject: Detailed Announcement on PCjr Enhancements TITLE IBM PCJR SPEECH ATTACHMENT ABSTRACT The IBM PCjr Speech Attachment (#0024) is a speech synthesizer which supports speech and sound under program control. It may be used in conjunction with programs such as "Writing to Read" (#0700) to provide visual and audio education for school or home. OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS ? Installs easily ? Attaches to the side of the system unit ? Includes 196 pre-recorded words and sounds ? Records, stores, and retrieves speech under program control on diskette DESCRIPTION The option uses linear predictive coding (LPC) and continuously variable slope delta (CVSD) modulation techniques which support speech and sound under program control. It supports speech encoding in compressed mode and contains 196 words in ROM. It includes a microphone input jack for a user-supplied microphone. Audio output is via the IBM PCjr standard audio channel. Speech data can be recorded on the IBM PCjr diskette through the user-supplied microphone using CVSD technique. Pre-recorded speech can be stored on IBM PCjr cartridges and used under program control. CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS The IBM PCjr Speech Attachment is described in the following: ? Technical Reference Manual Insert ? Option Installation Instructions (Guide to Operation) ? Problem Determination Procedure (Guide to Operation) ? BASIC Programmers Guide Supplement ? Hardware Maintenance and Service Manual Insert SCHEDULE Planned availability is September 1984. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION ? Size - Width -- 32 mm (1.26 in.) - Depth -- 290 mm (11.42 in.) - Height -- 96.5 mm (3.80 in.) ? Environment - Air Temperature . System ON -- 15.6 to 32.2 degrees C (60 to 90 degrees F) . System OFF -- 10 to 43 degrees C (50 to 110 degrees F) - Humidity . System ON or OFF -- 8% to 80% ? Power - At +5Vdc, 250mA - At +12Vdc, 60mA ? Microphone Input - Miniature phone jack (3.5 mm) - 600 ohm nominal impedance ? Audio Output Options - PCjr color display - RF modulator with TV - System audio output to external amplifier and speaker PREREQUISITES: PCjr systems without the Power Expansion Attachment (#0006) operate with only one of the following side-attached options: ? Parallel Printer Attachment (#0009) ? Speech Attachment (#0024) ? 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment (#0031) With the Power Expansion Attachment, up to three of the above side-attached features, including the IBM PCjr Cluster Attachment (#0027), can be added. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: The customer is responsible for unpacking the Speech Attachment, attaching it to the PCjr system unit, and verifying correct operations. PACKAGING: The Speech Attachment is packaged with the Guide to Operation inserts, and the BASIC Programmers Guide Supplement. INSTALLABILITY: The Speech Attachment is connected to the right side of the PCjr system unit with the two screws provided. Power is drawn from the connector. An optional user-supplied microphone connects into the back of the Speech Attachment. ORDERING CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS CHARGES Feature Purchase Number Price IBM PCjr Speech Attachment #0024 $300 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Orders for any quantity of the feature may be taken by NAD/NMD marketing representatives and processed by the branch office. Customers with existing Personal Computer Volume Procurement Amendments (VPA) or special bids will be eligible for discounts for applicable features installed within the contract period. IBM Product Centers will accept orders for less than VPA or special bid quantities. Each product center will receive and process orders within its trading area. Single Delivery Quantity Discount 3 - 9 5% 10 - 19 8% EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: An educational allowance of 20% is available to qualifying institutions. A VPA discount is not in addition to the educational allowance. CUSTOMER SETUP: The feature is customer setup (CSU). Detailed set up instructions are included with each feature. Setup is available from the IBM Customer Service Division at IBM hourly rates and minimums. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty service for the feature is obtained by Customer Carry-in Repair (CCR) of the system unit (4860), keyboard, and the feature, or by IBM On-site Repair (IOR) if the warranty option is in effect. Note: All warranty service requests require proof of purchase. MAINTENANCE SERVICE: Maintenance service for the feature is covered under the terms and conditions for the system unit on which it is installed. The system unit maintenance price is not affected by the addition of the adapter. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center (PCAC) in Boca Raton will provide telephone assistance to IBM customers who have signed a Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) or special bid. The customer will designate a Technical Support Location (TSL) which may call the PCAC. Assistance will be available during the contract period. TITLE IBM PCJR 4860 ENHANCEMENTS ABSTRACT A new enhanced version of the 62-key IBM PCjr keyboard, additional memory features which allow the PCjr to grow to 512Kb, and additional cluster support are announced for IBM PCjr 4860 Models 4 and 67. OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS ? New 62-key Keyboard ? Power Expansion Attachment ? 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment DESCRIPTION KEYBOARD The new low-profile, 62-key, detached keyboard for the IBM PCjr uses full-size keys with the nomenclature printed on the keytops. This nomenclature is designed to be as close as possible to that on the current PCjr keyboard. The text, or core nomenclature, is black on light-color keys. Special characters on these keys are color coded as they are on the current keyboard. For example, F1 through F10 are green. The 16 function keys on either side of the core are pebble gray with the special function printed on the keytop in the same color as on the current keyboard. The keys are arranged in a standard typewriter layout with a function key and cursor control keys added. The keyboard provides the user all the functions of the IBM Personal Computer 83-key keyboard. The pressure to depress the keys has been designed to please both the novice and the experienced user. Two tilt positions provide for operator comfort. In the normal position, the keyboard has a 5-degree slope; with the legs extended, it has a 12-degree slope. The keyboard is also suitable for lap operation. A pencil holder and non-skid feet are part of the keyboard. The keyboard is battery powered and communicates with the system unit through an infrared (IR) optical link. Since the keyboard will function properly when located within 20 feet of and in front of the IBM PCjr system unit, it is a truly portable hand-held device. The optional keyboard cable must be used when multiple systems are being operated in the immediate area to eliminate interference. POWER EXPANSION ATTACHMENT (#0006) Attached to the right side of the system unit, this option provides 20 watts of additional power. It includes a separate desk-top transformer and power cord, and is required when multiple options are attached. PCjr systems with only one of the following side-attached options do not require the Power Expansion Attachment: ? Parallel Printer Attachment (#0009) ? Speech Attachment (#0024) ? 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment (#0031) [Requires Model 67s or Model 4s configured with optional features equivalent to Model 67s] With the Power Expansion Attachment, up to three of the above side-attached features, including the Cluster Attachment (#0027), can be added. The Cluster Attachment requires the Power Expansion Attachment when the diskette, printer attachment, or memory expansion attachment is present. The Internal Modem (#0008) operates with the system unit internal power supply and does not require the Power Expansion Attachment. 128KB MEMORY EXPANSION ATTACHMENT (#0031) This is a side-attached option that increases random access memory (RAM) by 128Kb. Up to three #0031s can be attached to provide 512Kb of total RAM. Parity is not supported. The attachment requires the PCjr memory options diskette which is included and allows DOS to utilize the expanded memory. The diskette contains programs that enable use of more than 128Kb of memory. A temporary second diskette drive, resident in memory for storing programs and files, can also be created, using programs on this diskette. CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS Using Your IBM PCjr Memory Options, plus updates are provided for: ? Guide to Operations ? Hardware Maintenance and Service Manual ? Technical Reference Manual SCHEDULE Planned availability is September 1984. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION KEYBOARD ? Dimensions - length 341.5 mm (13.45 inches) - depth 168.0 mm (6.61 inches) - height 29.0 mm (1.12 inches) ? Weight - 700 grams (25 oz) without batteries - 784 grams (28 oz) with batteries POWER EXPANSION ATTACHMENT (#0006) ? Transformer 56-volt-ampere step down type housed separately ? Dimensions - length 32.0 mm (1.26 inches) - depth 290.0 mm (11.42 inches) - height 96.5 mm (3.80 inches) ? Power: 120 volt, 60 Hz, 0.7 amps ? Power Supply: Powered from low voltage separate transformer outputs: - 5.0 volts @ 3.0 amps - 12.0 volts @ 0.33 amps - -12.0 volts @ 0.03 amps ? Standard raven black power cord. 128K MEMORY EXPANSION (#0031) ? Access Time: 290 nanoseconds ? Memory Cycle Time: 840 nanoseconds ? Dimensions - length 32.0 mm (1.26 inches) - depth 290.0 mm (11.42 inches) - height 96.5 mm (3.80 inches) SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Power Expansion Attachment ? Operating temperature: 15.6-32.2 degrees C (60-90 degrees F) ? Shipping/storage temperature: -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) ? Relative humidity: 8-80% (operating) ? Altitude: to 7000 feet 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment ? Operating temperature: 15.6-32.2 degrees C (60-90 degrees F) ? Shipping/storage temperature: -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) ? Relative humidity: 8-80% (operating) ? Altitude: to 7000 feet LIMITATIONS Keyboard - The IBM PCjr Cordless Keyboard Overlays (#0013) will not work with the enhanced keyboard. 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment - Programs that require Cartridge BASIC, or that are self-starting, or that do not use DOS 2.1 will normally run only in 128Kb memory mode. SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY The following IBM software applications run on a PCjr and utilize memory as indicated. Up to More than Application 128Kb 128Kb Requires Adventure Y N Adventure in Serenia Y N Adventure in Math Y N B Animation Creation Y Y Arithmetic Games 1 & 2 Y N B,D Accounting Solutions Y Y D Executive Solutions Y Y D Home Solutions Y Y D Filing Assistant Y Y D Reporting Assistant Y Y D Graphing Assistant Y Y D Writing Assistant Y N D Basic Compiler Y Y D BASIC Programming DEV Sys 1.05 Y Y D Bumble Games Y N B Bumble Plot Y N B Casino Games Y N B Cluster Y Y D COBOL Compiler N Y M, D Computers & Communications Y Y D Crossfire Y N Diskette Librarian Y N D, B DisplayWrite 1* Y Y D Dow Jones Reporter? Y N D, B EasyWriter 1.1 & 1.15? Y Y D Fact Track Y N B, D FileCommand Y Y D FORTRAN Compiler 2.00 N Y M, D Gertrude's Puzzles Y N Gertrude's Secrets Y N Home Budget jr Y N B HomeWord* Y N Juggles' Butterfly* Y N B Karel the Robot Y N Learning DOS 2.0 Y Y D Learning to Program in BASIC Y Y D LOGO Y Y D Macro Assembler Y Y D Mailing List Manager Y N Mine Shaft Y N Monster Math Y N B Mouser Y N Multiplan? Y Y D Multiplication Tables Y Y D PCjr BASIC Y N B PASCAL Compiler 2.0 N Y M, D PeachText 1.00? Y Y D Personal Communications Manager Y Y Personal Editor Y Y D pfs:FILE? Y Y D pfs:REPORT Y Y D PlannerCalc Y Y D Private Tutor Y Y D Professional Editor Y Y D Script/PC N Y D ScubaVenture Y N Sort 1.00 N Y M, D Strategy Games Y N B Time Manager Y N D Turtle Power Y N VisiCalc 1.2? Y Y D Word Proof Y Y Writing To Read Y N D, B * These programs include overlays for the cordless keyboard which are not used with the new PCjr keyboard. Legend: B = Basic Cartridge D = DOS 2.1 M = Memory Disk ? Dow Jones is a trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Incorporated. ? EasyWriter is a trademark of Information Unlimited Software, Incorporated. ? Multiplan is a U. S. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ? PeachText is a trademark of Peachtree Software Incorporated. ? pfs: is a registered trademark of Software Publishing Corporation. ? VisiCalc is a trademark of VisiCorp. PREREQUISITES Keyboard - Four user-provided AA size batteries are required to operate the keyboard without a cord. These batteries should be of a longlife, leak resistant type. The optional Keyboard Cord (#0012) is required to operate the keyboard without batteries. Power Expansion Attachment (#0006) - The Power Expansion Attachment must be the first side-attached option installed. 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment (#0031) - At least 128Kb of internal memory is required. If two or more #0031s are installed, the Power Expansion Attachment (#0006) is also required. The PCjr must have a diskette drive or access to a file server on a Personal Computer Cluster. CLUSTER CONFIGURATIONS: The Power Expansion Attachment (#0006) removes previous restrictions relating to the use of the Cluster Attachment (#0027). With the addition of #0006, PCjr models support any combination of cluster attachments, a diskette drive, a parallel printer attachment, and an internal modem. Use of the Cluster Attachment in a configuration having more than 128Kb of memory requires a diskette drive, or access to a file server on a Personal Computer Cluster. CLUSTER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: In "Using Your IBM PCjr Memory Options," Appendix B contains customized installation instructions for running the Cluster Program on IBM PCjrs with memory expanded beyond 128Kb. Note the following additional points: ? Performing a local system reset on IBM PCjrs with expanded memory allows the greatest number of applications to run. ? If a remote system reset is performed, an updated version of two Cluster Program files, DC.COM and @#CLUSTR.COM, may be required. Updated versions of these files are required when the two files are dated December 30, 1983 on a directory listing of the Cluster Program ship diskette. The updated files are available through the technical support location. IBM Software Products Supported by the Cluster Program on the IBM PCjr Runs Runs Uses Runs from from Data in from Public Private Private Software Diskette Volume Volume Volume Adventures in Math Yes No Yes Yes Assistant Accounting Solutions Yes No Yes N/A Assistant Executive Solutions Yes No Yes N/A Assistant Home Solutions Yes No Yes N/A Basic Compiler Yes Yes Yes Yes Cartridge BASIC N/A N/A N/A Yes COBOL Compiler Yes Yes Yes Yes Diskette Librarian Yes Yes Yes Yes DisplayWrite 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Dow Jones Reporter Yes No No No EasyWriter/1.1 Yes No No Yes EasyWriter/1.15 Yes Yes Yes Yes FileCommand Yes Yes Yes Yes Filing Assistant Yes No No Yes Fixed Disk Organizer Yes No Yes Yes FORTRAN Compiler/ 2.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Graphing Assistant Yes No No Yes Logo Yes Yes Yes Yes Macro Assembler Yes Yes Yes Yes Monster Math Yes Yes Yes Yes Multiplan/1.1 Yes No No Yes Pascal Compiler/2.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes PeachText Yes Yes Yes Yes Personal Communications Manager Yes Yes Yes Yes Personal Editor Yes Yes Yes Yes pfs:FILE/1.05 Yes No No Yes pfs:REPORT/1.05 Yes No No Yes PlannerCalc Yes Yes Yes Yes Professional Editor Yes Yes Yes Yes Reporting Assistant Yes No No Yes Script/PC Yes Yes Yes Yes Sort Yes Yes Yes Yes VisiCalc/1.2 Yes No No Yes Word Proof Yes Yes Yes Yes Notes: ? Adventures in Math - The version of BASICA shipped on the program diskette cannot be used. Instead, the DOS 2.1 level of BASICA should be copied to the backup diskette or volume containing the program. This program is not supported in IBM PCjrs configured to use greater than 128Kb of memory. ? Assistant Accounting Solutions, Executive Solutions, Home Solutions - These data files for the Assistant family can be kept on disk, diskette, the public, or a private volume. If the files are kept in the public volume, they must be copied to disk, diskette, or a private volume before use. ? BASIC Compiler - Although the BASIC Compiler is supported, the programs it compiles may not run with the Cluster Program. A patch to the BASIC compiler is available from the IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center. The DOS 2.1 version of LINK cannot be run on IBM PCjrs in the cluster with less than 256Kb of memory. The DOS 1.1 version of LINK on the BASIC Compiler diskette must be used instead. ? Cartridge BASIC - This cartridge program is not supported in IBM PCjrs configured to use greater than 128Kb of memory. ? COBOL Compiler - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. It does not support access to a drive or volume designation beyond letter D. A patch for the COBOL Compiler that permits using a drive or volume designation beyond D is available from the IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center. ? Diskette Librarian - The version of BASIC shipped on the program diskette cannot be used. Instead, the DOS 2.1 level of BASIC should be copied to the backup diskette or volume containing the program. This program is not supported in IBM PCjrs configured to use greater than 128Kb of memory. ? DisplayWrite 1 - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. Running the program from the public volume implies using one common profile and one set of text defaults at remote stations. The common profile and text defaults can be updated by one of the following procedures: - Update the common profile and text defaults while running DisplayWrite 1 from the private rather than the public volume. Then use the cluster Public Volume Manager program to copy the common profile and text defaults to the public volume. - While running DisplayWrite 1, update the common profile and text defaults in memory only. Upon exit from the program, the original defaults will be restored. ? Dow Jones Reporter - This program cannot be run at stations that perform a remote system reset. The program is not supported in IBM PCjrs configured to use greater than 128Kb of memory. ? EasyWriter/1.1 - This program cannot be run at stations that perform a remote system reset. The ASSIGN command must be used to redirect drive B to the private volume. ? EasyWriter/1.15 - This program cannot be run from diskette at stations that perform a remote system reset. The program can, however, be run from the public volume or a private volume after a remote system reset. The ASSIGN command must be used to redirect drive B to the private volume. ? File Command - No notes. ? Filing Assistant, Graphing Assistant, Reporting Assistant - These programs cannot be run at stations that perform a remote system reset. ? Fixed Disk Organizer - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. The program must be started with Fixed Disk Organizer's AUTOEXEC.BAT file. ? FORTRAN Compiler/2.0 - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. ? Logo - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. ? MACRO Assembler - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. ? Monster Math - The version of BASICA shipped on the program diskette cannot be used. Instead, the DOS 2.1 level of BASICA should be copied to the backup diskette or volume containing the program. This program is not supported in IBM PCjrs configured to use greater than 128Kb of memory. ? Multiplan/1.1 - No notes. ? Pascal Compiler/2.0 - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. ? PeachText - No notes. ? Personal Communications Manager - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. The program does not support access to a drive or volume designation beyond letter D. The reconfigure option cannot be used when running the program from the public volume. ? Personal Editor - Setup instructions to run the Personal Editor with the program file, PE.EXE, and the help file, PE.HLP, in the public volume (and with the profile, PE.PRO, in the private volume) are as follows: - Change the F1 (Help) key Definition in the PE.PRO file. Include the drive designation for the public volume in the PE.HLP file specification; for example, 'e c:pe.hlp' - Use the DOS PATH command to specify the drive and the path to the public volume; for example, specify PATH c:/; - Set the default drive to the private volume (which contains PE.PRO) before invoking the Personal Editor program. ? Plannercalc - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. The program does not support access to a drive or volume designation beyond letter D. ? Professional Editor - The Information Transfer Program cannot be run to activate the message and file transfer link in IBM PCjrs with less than 256Kb of memory. ? pfs:FILE/1.05, pfs:REPORT/1.05 - These programs cannot be run at stations that perform a remote system reset. ? SCRIPT/PC - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. ? Sort - This program requires 256Kb memory or greater. ? VisiCalc/1.2 - This program does not support access to a drive or volume designation beyond letter D. ? Word Proof - The Information Transfer Program cannot be run to activate the message and file transfer link in IBM PCjrs with less than 256Kb of memory. Setup instructions for Word Proof are as follows: - Make a backup copy of the Word Proof program diskette. - Run Word Proof from the backup diskette, and choose the option to set profile values. Set the spill file drive and the additional word list drive to the drive letter for the private volume. Set the main word list drive and the synonym list drive to the drive letter for the public volume. - Use the DOS COPY command to copy the files WORDPRF.PRO and WORDPRF.ADL from the backup diskette to the private volume. Use the Public Volume Manager program to copy the remaining Word Proof files to the public volume. - Use the DOS PATH command to specify the drive and the path to the public volume; for example, specify PATH C:/; - Set the default drive to the private volume before invoking the Word Proof program. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: The customer is responsible for the following: ? Keyboard -- Unpacking the keyboard, supplying and installing four AA size batteries for cordless operation, if desired, or attaching the optional keyboard cord, and running the power-on self-test. ? Power Expansion Attachment -- Unpacking and attaching the attachment to the PCjr with the four screws provided, connecting the transformer by attaching the cable to the back of the attachment, plugging the transformer power cord into the electrical outlet, and verifying correct operation. ? 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment -- Unpacking and attaching the option to the PCjr with the four screws provided, setting memory switches, running the PCjr memory option diskette, if using DOS, and verifying correct operation. PACKAGING: ? Keyboard - The keyboard is packaged with the system unit. ? Power Expansion Attachment - The Power Expansion Attachment, transformer and power cord, and Guide to Operations inserts are packaged in a single carton. ? 128Kb Memory Expansion - The 128Kb Memory Expansion is packaged with the PCjr Memory Option diskette, the Using Your IBM PCjr Memory Options manual, and Guide to Operations inserts. ORDERING CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS CHARGES Single Unit Feature Description Purchase Price 0006 Power Expansion Attachment $150 0031 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment 325 TERMS AND CONDITIONS CUSTOMER SETUP: The IBM PCjr 4860 and its options are customer setup (CSU). Detailed setup instructions are included with each machine and option. Setup is available from the IBM Customer Service Division at IBM hourly rates and minimum. ORDERING INFORMATION: Orders for any quantity may be taken by NAD/NMD marketing representatives and processed by the branch offices. Customers with existing VPA's or special bids will be eligible for discounts for options installed within the contract period. Customers may also order from an IBM Product Center. Product Center single delivery quantity discounts are available. Each Product Center will accept and process orders within its trading area. Single Delivery Quantity Discount 3-9 5% 10-19 8% EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: Educational allowance of 20% is available to qualifying institutions. A VPA discount is not in addition to the educational allowance. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. WARRANTY SERVICE: Customer Carry-in Repair service is provided during the warranty period. Customer Carry-in Repair is described under the terms and conditions of the Agreement for Purchase of IBM Machines (Z125-3275) and the Amendment for IBM Service/Exchange Center Services (Z125-3385-01). WARRANTY OPTION: IBM On-site Repair. MAINTENANCE SERVICE: IBM On-site Repair and Customer Carry-in Repair maintenance service for the keyboard, the 128Kb Memory Expansion Attachment, and the Power Expansion Attachment are available and are included in the charges for the system unit on which they are installed. Refer to Marketing Announcement 384-071, dated July 31, 1984 for additional maintenance changes. The customer may obtain IBM service by calling the toll-free number of the IBM Service/Exchange Communications Center (S/ECC). U.S. and Puerto Rico - (800) 428-2569 Hawaii and Alaska (call collect) - (312) 986-7451 TIME AND MATERIALS: Time and materials service may be obtained by calling the Service/Exchange Communication Center's (S/EEC) toll free number. The S/ECC will give the customer instructions for returning the machine for service. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center (PCAC) in Boca Raton will provide telephone assistance to IBM customers who have signed a Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) or special bid. The customer will designate a Technical Support Location (TSL) which may call the PCAC. Assistance will be available during the contract period. NOTICE Notice to IBM Customers July 31, 1984 ENHANCED KEYBOARD FOR IBM PCJR On July 31, 1984, IBM announced a new keyboard for the IBM PCjr. All customers who have purchased a PCjr system or who have a PCjr system scheduled for shipment on or before September 14, 1984 will automatically be shipped the new keyboard by the end of November. PCjr systems scheduled for shipment after September 14, 1984, will be shipped with the new keyboard. Any questions should be addressed to your IBM marketing representative. TITLE IBM PCJR PROGRAMMING ENHANCED ABSTRACT The Writing to Read licensed program for the IBM PCjr is an instructional system designed to develop the writing and reading skills of kindergarten and first-grade students in a planned learning-center environment. PROGNO 6360700 OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS ? Teaches children to write what they can say and to read what they can write. ? Creates a special learning environment. ? Allows children to be responsible for their own learning and to track their own progress. ? Encourages children to become active participants in the learning process. ? Teaches children 42 Writing to Read phonemes that represent the sounds of English speech. ? Helps children understand and use the interrelationship of speaking, writing, and reading by emphasizing the basic structure of language. ? Helps children learn to use IBM PCjrs, IBM Selectric(R). typewriters, and audio cassette players. ? Increases teacher effectiveness through the system's management design. ? Encourages and frees children to express themselves creatively through writing. ? Encourages children to interact with each other. ? Allows children to experiment with language without penalizing them for incorrect responses. ? Offers children learning choices and encourages them to make personal decisions from among those choices. DESCRIPTION Writing to Read is an instructional system designed to develop the reading skills of kindergarten and first-grade students by teaching them to write. The program works within a planned learning center in which children use a variety of equipment and language arts materials to develop their writing and reading skills. The main premise of Writing to Read is that children can use their previously developed language skills to learn to write what they can say and then to read what they can write. The program employs a multi-sensory approach, including voice and color graphics, to help children learn the 42 Writing-to-Read phonemes and to use these phonemes to express their own thoughts in writing. Each learner can experience success in reading and writing. Experimentation, creativity, and positive personal interactions are encouraged. CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS This licensed program is described in the Writing to Read Teacher's Manual. SCHEDULE The planned availability date is September 1984. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: The Writing to Read diskettes operate on the following configurations: ? IBM PCjr with 128Kb of memory, the IBM PCjr Speech Attachment and the IBM BASIC cartridge ? One dual-sided diskette drive ? IBM PCjr Color Display In addition, Writing to Read requires the following user-supplied equipment: ? IBM Selectric(R). typewriters or equivalent electric typewriters that are non-jamming (orator L/A-type element recommended) ? Two sets of earphones for each IBM PCjr with splitter adapter ? Audio cassette players with splitter adapter and two sets of earphones for each cassette player SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL This program can be used and managed to limit the risk of unintended modification, destruction, or disclosure of sensitive data. The customer is responsible for the selection, implementation, and adequacy of appropriate measures. The customer is also responsible for the accuracy and integrity of results. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To use Writing to Read, the school should prepare a special room to serve as the Learning Center. This room should be arranged into five major workstations at which the children will use the IBM PCjrs, typewriters, audio cassette players, and a variety of other learning materials. A computer aide can be used to monitor the computer station, freeing the teacher to interact with students at the other stations. Program diskettes are easy to install. Simply insert the appropriate diskette and turn on the computer. Each diskette presents a menu from which the lesson for the day is selected. To use Writing to Read successfully, appropriate personal should be chosen to staff the learning center. PACKAGING: Writing to Read is distributed with the following: ? Fourteen dual-sided diskettes in a single binder ? The teacher's manual in a binder ? Fifteen listening library audio cassettes in a hard plastic container ? One set of consumable student work journals (10 journals per set) for each student in an optional sleevecase. ? Fifteen instructional audio cassettes, color coordinated with the student work journals ? One each of Make Words Game, Bingo Game, and Wall Chart, packaged separately TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center (PCAC) will provide assistance to eligible IBM customers for the period of their qualifying contract. ORDERING INFORMATION Orders for any quantity may be taken by NAD and NMD marketing representatives and will be processed by the branch office. Orders for quantities of less than 20 may be taken by the IBM Product Centers. Each Product Center will receive and process orders within its trading area. ORDERING CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS CHARGES Part Feature One-Time Number Number Description Charge 6360700 0700 Writing to Read $725.00 TERMS AND CONDITIONS WARRANTED: Program Warranty - No. The provisions of the IBM Program License Agreement apply. THE IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT: A copy is packaged and shipped with each program and is visible to the customer before the diskette package is opened. The customer is advised that opening the diskette package indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions. No signature is required. QUANTITY DISCOUNT AGREEMENT (QDA): This program is an eligible licensed program. The QDA (Z125-3412) and its exhibit (Z125-3413) provide terms and conditions for volume discounting of programs. A revised exhibit will be available soon. The discount schedule for each program is based on the number of qualified eligible licensed programs, as follows: Discount Schedule Quantity of Qualified Discount Eligible Licenses Percent 20 - 49 12% 50 - 149 16% 150 or more 20% The QDA is not available at IBM Product Centers. Product Center single-delivery quantity discounts are available. Each Product Center will receive and process orders within its trading area. Single Delivery Quantity Discount 3 - 9 5% 10 - 19 8% TESTING PERIOD: None. EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: Qualifying educational institutions are eligible to receive the educational allowance of 20% for order quantities of up to 49. Discounts under a quantity discount agreement are not additive to the educational allowance. TITLE IBM PERSONAL COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ENHANCEMENTS ABSTRACT The IBM Personal Computer is enhanced with the announcement of the following programs: ? The Earth Science Series: - Hydrologic Cycle (Feature Number 4121) - Ground Water (Feature Number 4122) - Surface Water (Feature Number 4123) - Moisture in the Atmosphere (Feature Number 4124) ? Private Tutor Version 2 (Feature Number 4113) ? Teacher's Quiz Designer (Feature Number 4075) ? IBM PCjr ColorPaint (Feature Number 4299) ? BASIC Primer Version 2 (Feature Number 4129) ? Gertrude's Puzzles (Feature Number 4098) ? Karel The Robot (Feature Number 4066) OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS THE EARTH SCIENCE SERIES ? Helps students learn about the hydrologic cycle and how people affect this cycle. ? Helps students learn about ground water and how this water may be subject to a variety of human impacts. ? Helps students learn about surface water and how human activity affects the natural processes. ? Helps students learn about moisture in the atmosphere. ? Provides a true/false quiz and a matching quiz to help reinforce the learning process. ? Provides feedback and explanation for questions. ? Provides students' scores at the end each quiz. ? Allows the students to print diagrams and other information for take-home study. PRIVATE TUTOR VERSION 2 (4113) ? Private Tutor Version 2 consists of one dual-sided diskette containing four separate programs: Presenter, Reporter, Author, and Preparer. ? Presenter allows a student to take any course written for Private Tutor Version 2. ? Incorporates password access to students' records. ? Author enables a user to create lessons. There are four screen designs available for that purpose: text, true-false, match and question. ? Author is enhanced by improved screen design, immediate branching, and block move and copy, as well as single- or double-lined borders. ? Author allows integration of a video disk file, full-screen graphics, and a BASIC program into any lesson. ? Additional on-screen help is provided in Author. ? The Preparer takes the lessons generated by the Author and codes them to be read by the Presenter. TEACHER'S QUIZ DESIGNER (4075) ? Helps create and edit quizzes at the IBM Personal Computer. ? Scores quizzes and keeps track of student averages. ? Assists in computing grade-point averages for individual students and the class average. ? Offers password protection for the teacher. ? Gives a selection of quiz-taking options to control how quizzes are administered. ? Allows teacher to create new quizzes by choosing existing questions. ? Analyzes quiz results to see how many students missed each question. IBM PCJR COLORPAINT (4299) ? Allows selection of colors from a 16-color palette ? Operates exclusively on the IBM PCjr ? Does not require a diskette drive - PCjr cartridge only ? Easy to use - keyboard need not be used, except in text entry ? Selection of function and drawings are made with the aid of a mouse ? Incorporates a ZOOM Feature for "blow up" of parts of the picture being displayed ? Allows horizontal and vertical flipping of parts or all of the picture being displayed ? Allows inverting parts of the picture, similar to looking at a photographic negative ? Provides point, line, rectangle, and circle drawing features all with additional fill capabilities ? Features automatic directory display with get, save, and delete functions BASIC PRIMER VERSION 2 (4129) ? Previous computer knowledge not required. ? Shows the most useful BASIC commands and statements. ? Shows how to write sample programs to alphabetize and keep checkbook records. ? Provides practice using data files and saving programs. ? Lessons are written in easy-to-follow language. ? Uses automated graphics to illustrate programming concepts. GERTRUDE'S PUZZLES (4098) ? Builds basic logic skills for the computer age ? Helps children understand shape and color relationships ? Encourages children to create original computer graphics ? Features color graphics that help children learn ? Provides music and sound effects KAREL THE ROBOT (4066) ? A configurator helps students set up their system according to their experience level and particular IBM Personal Computer configuration. Students can select colors (if they have a color display), sound, and blinking beepers. ? A simulator lets students run and test their Karel programs. Students can change both the speed and the level of detail in the simulator. The simulator also provides error messages about incorrect use of vocabulary and the grammatical arrangement of words in a program. ? An editor lets students write their own Karel programs. The editor makes it simple to correct errors and make changes to a program. ? A world builder places walls and beepers on Karel's streets and avenues. With the world builder, students can build walls, mazes, hurdles, and many kinds of situations to challenge Karel. ? A file manager provides a way for students to save their Karel programs and worlds on diskettes. DESCRIPTION HYDROLOGIC CYCLE (4121) The Hydrologic Cycle program explains that the hydrologic cycle is the constant recycling of the world's total water supply. It demonstrates how water in its liquid, solid, and gaseous forms, powered by the sun, moves from land, to sea, to air, and back again. It also shows how people, both directly and indirectly, change the workings of this global cycle. GROUND WATER (4122) The Ground Water program shows why an understanding of ground water is important in the study of geology, earth science, and physical geography. It shows graphically that ground water is the water that has drained through the soil to saturate the pores and cracks of rocks underground. This slowly moving water is returned to the earth's surface when it reappears in springs, rivers, and ponds or emerges close to the sea. Because ground water is a valuable resource for people, it also is extracted from wells. SURFACE WATER (4123) The Surface Water program demonstrates that surface water is the water that flows over the slopes of the land and into streams, lakes, and ponds. The program demonstrates that as water moves, a variety of erosion and deposit processes take place and shows how many of these natural processes are modified by human activity. MOISTURE IN THE ATMOSPHERE (4124) The Moisture in the Atmosphere program graphically shows how moisture is always present in the atmosphere and how it constantly evaporates from the surface of land and seas to produce water vapor, an invisible gas. It illustrates how the presence of moisture in the lower atmosphere is responsible for such weather phenomena as clouds, fog, rain, snow, hail, sleet, drizzle, frost, and dew. PRIVATE TUTOR VERSION 2 (4113) The Private Tutor Version 2 is an easy-to-use program designed to provide a self-study system in the home, office, or classroom. The program actually consists of four separate programs: the Presenter, the Reporter, the Author, and the Preparer. The program can present courses, keep a record of student progress, and create courses. TEACHER'S QUIZ DESIGNER (4075) Teacher's Quiz Designer makes the IBM Personal Computer a powerful tool for the classroom. This program helps the teacher create, edit, and administer quizzes and keep track of students' scores and averages. IBM PCJR COLORPAINT (4299) ColorPaint is a graphic design tool that combines ease of use with high function. The ability to define fill patterns, choose different brush styles, and select colors from a 16-color palette makes it flexible for both the amateur and professional artist. Function selection and drawing are simplified with the help of easy-to-read menus, icons, and fill patterns, all selected with the aid of a mouse. All or any part of the screen can be flipped horizontally or vertically, inverted or even cleared with the touch of a button. ColorPaint allows you to move or copy a part of the picture to another place in the screen and provides the choice of making the copied version transparent or opaque. There are also a number of functions for drawing points, lines, circles, and rectangles -- all with the capability of "rubber banding" into the desired shape. ColorPaint supports both a regular erase function and also a local erase that allows selective erasing of parts of the freshly painted drawing, leaving the original painting underneath untouched. Text can be added to the drawing in three different fonts, each in a number of different styles and sizes. The zoom feature allows magnification of any part of the drawing. The magnified drawing may be scanned while showing the resulting action in the window representing the area as it will look under normal conditions. All of the functions and features are in the program cartridge, so a diskette drive is not needed to use ColorPaint. If a diskette drive is available, it is possible to store and retrieve pictures from diskette. An automatic directory display makes saving, restoring, and deleting picture files an easy operation. The capability to merge parts of previously saved pictures into the current drawing gives an artist a chance to save standard pictures or images which can be used over and over again. BASIC PRIMER VERSION 2 (4129) BASIC Primer Version 2 is an educational workbook on the screen. Simple interactive exercises introduce the editing power of the Personal Computer keyboard. More difficult concepts are gradually added, with frequent review. BASIC Primer Version 2 teaches the most useful BASIC statements, and can be used by students of many ages. GERTRUDE'S PUZZLES (4098) Gertrude's Puzzles is an educational game that helps children develop reasoning skills. Children learn how to solve problems with incomplete information and analyze what they see. Players learn by moving puzzle pieces to form color and shape patterns. There are six different puzzle rooms, each with a new challenge. Players solve puzzles by arranging game pieces according to given rules or by guessing a secret rule. Gertrude the Goose delivers sets of puzzle pieces and prizes. Children can design their own set of pieces, using this powerful, new, discovery-tool game. This product is designed for an audience 8 to 13 years of age. However, the harder puzzles could present a challenge to adults. KAREL THE ROBOT (4066) Karel the Robot is an introductory course in high-level language programming. This software package presents an overview of the entire programming process by providing an environment that lets the student control a robot using a structured programming language similar to PASCAL. The environment is designed to assist the student in discovering most of the major concepts of programming. Students learn how to write simple program instructions and can see the results of their programs as they watch Karel move on the screen in response to simple instructions. Karel's world is displayed as a grid of intersecting streets and avenues that can contain walls and beepers, objects that Karel can sense and manipulate. He can load beepers into his beeper bag, put beepers on a corner, and pick up beepers, all while maneuvering around walls. Students solve problems by giving Karel primitive commands such as: ? MOVE Karel goes forward. ? TURNLEFT Karel turns 90 degrees and faces left. ? PUTBEEPER Karel puts a beeper on his present corner. ? PICKBEEPER Karel picks up a beeper from his present corner. ? TURNOFF Karel turns himself off at the end of the task. Students are gradually exposed to programming and what it can do, thus gradually learning the concepts of structured programming. Karel's language is similar to PASCAL in syntax, and it contains control statements for repeating instructions (the PASCAL ITERATE-TIMES and WHILE-DO commands), conditional testing (IF-THEN-ELSE), and grouping instructions into blocks (BEGIN-END). The language also lets students define new instructions to further increase Karel's flexibility. Thus, students learn the essence of programming by breaking down a task into its simplest elements. CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS EARTH SCIENCE SERIES The program documentation for each of the following programs includes a guide book: ? The Hydrologic Cycle ? Ground Water ? Surface Water ? Moisture in the Atmosphere PRIVATE TUTOR VERSION 2 (4113) The Private Tutor Version 2 program documentation includes a book and an eight page screen design form. TEACHER'S QUIZ DESIGNER (4075) ? The IBM Personal Computer Teacher's Quiz Designer Manual IBM PCJR COLORPAINT (4299) ? A tutorial-style manual describing how to get started. ? A reference publication describing all available functions. GERTRUDE'S PUZZLES (4098) ? User's Manual ? Back up diskette certificate KAREL THE ROBOT (4066) ? Guide Book ? Reference card ? Textbook SCHEDULE Planned availability for these programs is September 1984. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL These products can be used and managed to reduce the risk of unintended modification, destruction, or disclosure of sensitive data. The customer is responsible for the selection, implementation, and adequacy of appropriate measures. The customer is also responsible for the accuracy and integrity of results. PLANNING INFORMATION Earth Science Series CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To successfully install and use the Earth Science Series customers should do the following: ? Read the appropriate manual that accompanies the program. ? Make a backup copy of the program diskette. ? Create a self-starting program diskette. INSTALLABILITY: Before customers can begin using the Earth Science Series, they need to follow these steps to create a working copy of the appropriate program diskette that starts automatically. ? Load DOS ? Use the DOS DISKCOPY command to make a backup copy of the appropriate program diskette. ? If working with a dual-drive system, insert the backup copy of the appropriate program diskette in drive B. If working with a single-drive system, leave the DOS diskette in drive A. ? Type B:SETUP and then press the Enter key. ? Follow the directions on the screen to finish creating the self-starting diskette. ? When finished creating the self-starting diskette, use the DOS DISKCOPY command to make a backup copy of the new self-starting diskette. Note: The above is a one-time startup procedure. Once the self-starting diskette is made, the customer only needs to insert the self-starting diskette in drive A and perform system reset (if the computer is on) or turn on the computer and display (if they are off). PREREQUISITES: The Earth Science Series programs require: ? An IBM Personal Computer, IBM PCjr, IBM Personal Computer XT, or IBM Portable Personal Computer, with at least 128Kb of memory ? One dual-sided diskette drive ? The BASIC cartridge (IBM PCjr only) ? DOS Version 2 or higher ? Two blank, dual-sided, double density diskettes ? One of the following: - An IBM Color Display with the IBM Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter - An IBM PCjr Color Display - Any compatible Color Display with an appropriate adapter or a color TV with an RF modulator PACKAGING: Each of the members of the Earth Science Series are distributed in a plastic pack that includes the appropriate program diskette and guide manual. Private Tutor Version 2 (4113) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To successfully install and use Private Tutor Version 2, the customer is responsible for: ? Reading the user's manual ? Making a backup copy of the program diskette. INSTALLABILITY: To use Private Tutor Version 2, load DOS, insert the program diskette in the default drive, and after the DOS prompt, type GO. The procedures for using the programs are contained in the appropriate section of the User's Instruction Manual. PREREQUISITES: Private Tutor Version 2 operates on the following configuration: ? One of the following IBM Personal Computers with at least 128Kb of memory: - IBM Personal Computer - IBM Personal Computer XT - IBM PCjr - IBM Portable Personal Computer ? One dual-sided diskette drive ? One of the following displays: - IBM Monochrome Display with the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter - IBM Color Display with the IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter - IBM PCjr Color Display (adapter included) - Television with RF modulator - Any compatible display with the appropriate display adapter ? IBM Personal Computer Graphics printer or compatible printer (optional) ? IBM DOS Version 2 or higher PACKAGING: Private Tutor Version 2 is distributed with the following: ? Private Tutor Version 2 Program Diskette ? User's instruction manual Teacher's Quiz Designer (4075) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To successfully install and use Teacher's Quiz Designer the customer is responsible for: ? Reading the manual ? Making a backup copy of the program diskette. INSTALLABILITY: Teacher's Quiz Designer has a step-by-step manual illustrating how to create a self-starting diskette. Once the program is started, additional help is displayed on the screen. PREREQUISITES: Teacher's Quiz Designer operates on the following configuration: ? One of the following IBM Personal Computers with at least 128Kb of memory: - IBM Personal Computer - IBM Personal Computer XT - IBM PCjr - IBM Portable Personal Computer ? One dual-sided diskette drive ? One of the following displays: - IBM Monochrome Display with the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter. - IBM Color Display with the IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter - IBM PCjr Color Display (Adapter included) - Television with RF Modulator - Any compatible display with the appropriate display adapter ? IBM Personal Computer Graphics printer or compatible printer (optional) ? IBM DOS Version 2 or higher ? The BASIC cartridge (IBM PCjr only) PACKAGING: Teacher's Quiz Designer is distributed with the following: ? Teacher's Quiz Designer Diskette ? Student Reference Card ? Teacher's Quiz Designer Manual IBM PCjr ColorPaint (4299) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To successfully install and use ColorPaint the customer is responsible for: ? Reading the publications INSTALLABILITY: On IBM PCjr without diskette drive, the user must read the instruction manual, and then insert the program cartridge. On IBM PCjr with a diskette drive, the user first must read the instructions and then load DOS, insert program cartridge, type "G," and press the enter key. PREREQUISITES: ColorPaint operates on the following configuration: ? IBM PCjr with 128Kb of memory ? DOS 2.1 (if ColorPaint is to be used with an IBM PCjr with a diskette drive) ? IBM PCjr compatible serial interface mouse. Mice operating differently from the Microsoft or Mouse Systems mice will need to provide appropriate device driver software when starting the program. One of the following displays: ? IBM PCjr Color Display ? IBM Color Display with adapter cable ? Any compatible color display PACKAGING: ColorPaint is distributed with the following: ? One ColorPaint Program Cartridge ? Two publications BASIC Primer Version 2 (4129) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To successfully install and use the program, the customer should read the User's Instruction booklet and make a single backup copy of the program diskette. INSTALLABILITY: BASIC Primer Version 2 has step-by-step illustrations showing how to start the program. Once the program is loaded, directions are given on the screen. The skill level is gradually increased from beginning BASIC through exercises teaching more complex concepts. BASIC Primer Version 2 combines keyboard practice with simple programming exercises in a positive learning environment. Reviews and encouraging messages are distributed throughout the lessons. Simple words and pictures make this program ideal for teaching the BASIC programming language to students. PREREQUISITES: BASIC Primer Version 2 requires the following minimum configuration: ? An IBM PCjr, IBM Personal Computer, or IBM Personal Computer XT with 128Kb memory ? One dual-sided diskette drive ? IBM Color Display with the IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter ? A Color Graphics Monitor Adapter and a color monitor, or a television used with a RF modulator ? IBM Monochrome Display with IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter PACKAGING: BASIC Primer Version 2 is distributed with a user's instruction booklet and one dual-sided program diskette. Gertrude's Puzzles (4098) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: The customer is responsible for returning the backup diskette certificate. INSTALLABILITY: The user inserts the diskette in drive A, and powers-on the system. PREREQUISITES: ? One of the following IBM computers with at least 128Kb of storage: - IBM PCjr - IBM Personal Computer - IBM Personal Computer XT - IBM Portable Personal Computer ? One single-sided or dual-sided diskette drive ? One of the following: - IBM PCjr Display - IBM Color Display with the Color Graphics Monitor Adapter - A Color Graphics Monitor Adapter and a color monitor, or a television with an RF modulator. PACKAGING: Gertrude's Puzzles is distributed with: ? User's Manual ? One program diskette (single-sided) ? Backup diskette certificate Karel the Robot (4066) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To successfully install and use the Karel the Robot program, customers should: ? Read the publications ? Make backup copies of the Karel, Answers, and Worlds diskettes. INSTALLABILITY: The Karel the Robot program can be run by inserting the Karel program diskette in the diskette drive and turning on the computer. PREREQUISITES: ? IBM Personal Computer, IBM PCjr, or IBM Personal Computer XT with 128Kb Memory ? A dual-sided diskette drive ? IBM Personal Computer Color Display with the IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter, IBM PCjr Display, a Color Graphics Monitor Adapter and a color monitor, or a color television used with an RF modulator PACKAGING: Karel the Robot is distributed in a three-ring binder and includes: ? A guide book ? A textbook ? A reference card ? The Karel program diskette ? The Answers diskette ? The Worlds diskette ORDERING INFORMATION Orders for any quantity may be taken by NAD and NMD marketing representatives. Orders for quantities of less than 20 may be taken by the IBM Product Centers. Each Product Center will take and process orders within its trading area. ORDERING CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS CHARGES Part Feature One-time Number Number Description Charge 6024121 4121 Hydrologic Cycle - Earth $ 49 Science Series 6024122 4122 Ground Water - Earth 49 Science Series 6024123 4123 Surface Water - Earth 49 Science Series 6024124 4124 Moisture in the Atmosphere - 49 Earth Science Series 6024113 4113 Private Tutor Version 2 50 6024075 4075 Teacher's Quiz Designer 70 6024299 4299 IBM PCjr ColorPaint 99 6024129 4129 BASIC Primer Version 2 60 6024098 4098 Gertrude's Puzzles 45 6024066 4066 Karel the Robot 150 TERMS AND CONDITIONS WARRANTED: Program Warranty - No. The provisions of the IBM Program License Agreement apply to all of the programs. THE IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT: A copy is packaged and shipped with each program and is visible to the customer before the diskette package is opened. The customer is advised that opening the diskette package indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions. No signature is required. QDA: These programs are eligible licensed programs on the QDA. This agreement (Z125-3412) and its exhibit (Z125-3413) provide terms and conditions for volume discounting of programs. A revised exhibit will be available soon. The discount schedule for each program is based upon the number of qualified eligible licensed programs, as follows: Discount Schedule Quantity of Qualified Discount Eligible Licenses Percent 20 - 49 12% 50 - 149 16% 150 or more 20% The QDA is not available at the IBM Product Center. Product Center single delivery quantity discounts are available. Each Product Center will receive and process orders within its trading area. Single Delivery Quantity Discount 3-9 5% 10-19 8% TESTING PERIOD: None EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: Qualifying educational institutions are eligible to receive the educational allowance of 20% for order quantities of up to 49. Discounts under a quantity discount agreement are not additive to the educational allowance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center (PCAC) will provide assistance to eligible IBM customers for the period of their qualifying contract. ------------------------------ End of Info-IBMPC Digest ************************ -------
wjb@ariel.UUCP (W.BOGSTAD) (08/06/84)
Was this "digest" really necessary? Could it have been summarized? ( > 1500 lines is a little much ) There have been complaints recently in various groups about product announcements and the statement was made that such activities were forbidden on ARPANET. I personally feel that such articles - if keep short and succinct - are very useful. I really wonder though how many people read the entire text of this digest? Bill Bogstad