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 Typing
Tutor 1.6.0
(C)
Chris Alcock 1998/9
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Contact the author - E-mail calcock@stones.com
Latest: 16bit Version 1.6 Released
Now Available for free
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IMPORTANT: I made an Error in the Installation
for Typing Tutor 1.6, I included my debugging Exercise File, only the
first exercise was wrong, and is now fixed. Anyone with a first exercise
of ABCDE.... should download the corrected typetut.txt
and copy it into the typing tutor directory
Typing tutor came about as a result of my school's network moving from
RM Net LM to RM connect, and subsequently the old typing tutor which
was written in BBC basic which ran emulated on the Net LM network no
longer functioned. The original concept and implementation for the program
was undertaken in about 3 evenings, however this version has had a considerable
number of bug fixes included.
Typing Tutor is available in two different forms, a 16bit version suitable
for Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 3.51, and a 32bit version which
is suitable for Microsoft Windows 95/98 and Windows NT4 (and hopefully
Windows 2000 although this has not been verified).
The program is designed to be used in a multi-user environment, and
is compatible with RM Net LM and RM Connect, and installation Instructions
for these follow. Typing Tutor can be used on a Standalone PC, and other
Networking environments (however no support for the product can be guaranteed).
The product has been released as Freeware for educational establishments,
and as CharityWare for any commercial use. What this means for the user
is that it Typing Tutor is completely free for any use in Schools, Colleges
and universities. Typing Tutor is also free to anyone in education (teachers,
Lecturers, etc.). If typing Tutor is to be used for commercial purposes
then all I ask is that I am notified, and that a reasonable donation
is given to a charity of the users choice.
The program is very simple, and only reports on accuracy (that was
the spec from the school), and is being used for year 7 - year 10 students
for basic keyboard skills development.
It runs on Windows 3.1 and windows 95/98/NT, and is fully network
friendly, running on standalone workstations, and on RM net LM and Connect
(NT4/95). The minimum requirements are:
Windows 3.1: 386/20 2mb RAM
Windows 95: 486/25 4mb RAM (These are both estimates)
View the readme
for more details.
I plan to write an improved version of the software, including longer
exercises, more customisability, student tracking (scores, tests, etc.)
as an introduction to Word-processing. This will most likely be started
after my A-level exams this summer. If you are interested in the later
version, it will most likely be semi commercial (i.e. will cost real
money) .
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