Spelling Helper For Windows
				    Version 1.0

	1) Introduction
	2) Installation
	3) File Descriptions
	4) Comments
	5) Disclaimer



1) Introduction

Spelling Helper For Windows is fun and challenging for kids to use to learn their
spelling words.  It is perfect for a teacher to use in the classroom or for
a parent to use at home to drill their children on their spelling words.

The Spelling helper uses a tried and proven method of teaching children how to
spell.  It takes a word, subtracts letters from it, and finally asks the child to
type the complete word from memory.  This version, however, does not allow the
user to save a spelling list.  He or she must type in the list each time the
program is run.  This is not all that time consuming, but it can be tedious.

This brings me to my next point.  Spelling Helper is shareware. That is to 
say, it's not free. Shareware is a means of marketing software for those of 
us who don't have a crack marketing department with a huge budget. 

The basic premise is that you get to try out the software before you buy it. 
Once you've tried the product, and decided it is worth the cost, you send 
in your registration fee and will receive the latest, greatest version of 
the software. This process is known as Shareware Registration. 

In this case the latest and greatest version has some of the annoying aspects
of the shareware version taken out. Such as, you can save and load spelling
lists.  You can type in a new spelling list on Monday, save it, and then load
the file each time you want to use it.  That is unlike the shareware version which
makes you type in the words each time you run the program.  The real version also 
loads **much** faster than the shareware version.  Another advantage to registering
is that it gets rid of the nag screen, and you get the next version of this
program free of cost.

The registration price is $11 in the USA ($10 for the program, and $1 for
shipping and future contact costs. The perfered method of ordering is for you
to use CompuServe's Software Registration forum (GO SWREG) and use SWREG ID# 10454.
If you are unable to use that method, you can send a check or money order for
$11 through the mail to the address listed below.  If you use this method, then
also include a card with your full name, address, phone number, and email address
as all are required to complete the registration procedure.



2) Installation

Aside from the ZIP file SPELL.ZIP you will need one other file to
successfully install and run Spelling Helper. You will need:

	VBRUN200.DLL

VBRUN200.DLL is the run-time module needed to run all programs written in
the language Visual Basic. VBRUN200.DLL can be found on all on-line 
services including CompuServe.  You probably already have this file. Once you 
have VBRUN200.DLL uncompress it, and put this file in your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM 
directory.  It can also be put in the directory with the program, but placing
it in the Windows directory gives other programs access to the file too.

Installation couldn't be easier. Simply create a new directory and put all  
the files from SPELL.ZIP into the directory.  If you want to add the file to
a Windows Program Manager program group, simply drag the file from Windows file 
manager to the program group where you wish for the file to reside.


3) File Descriptions

You should find the following files in SPELL.ZIP

	SPELLER.EXE  - The executable Spelling Helper program
	README.TXT   - This readme file
	CMDIALOG.VBX - A Custom Control file required for the program to run

4) Comments

Any comments, suggestions, or critiques can be sent to me at one of
the following addresses:

    CompuServe - 73024,673

    InterNet - 73024,673@compuserve.com

    U.S. Mail - 	Ben Winter
			2220 Palm Way
			Upland, CA 91784

5) DISCLAIMER 
   
Should you decide to use Spelling Helper you must agree to the 
following disclaimer:

Spelling Helper is supplied as is. You are using this product at your own 
risk. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, 
which may result from the use of Spelling Helper.

Thank you,

Ben