Vertrauen Programs for education

ABC-TALK v2.5: Uses real human voice that teaches children to talk, learn alphabet, read, spell and work with a computer. Teaches young children early words (hi, mama, dada, please, thank you, etc.) and how to interact with a computer. ABC-TALK teaches older children to say and understand the alphabet, to find letters on the keyboard, to recognize the letters in words and how to spell words. Also included is the ABC SONG and EASY DRAW for the child's creativity. (ASP)

Danny's First Program 1.0: Computer fun for toddlers & parents age 1 and up; even babies can "play" it. 26 delightful graphic images & songs, one for each letter of the alphabet, and a keyboard piano, too! Dazzling geometric figures. No instructions needed at all! Just by playing, your child learns basic computer keyboard & interaction skills. Req. IBM PC or compatible, DOS 3.3, & EGA (VGA recommended). Shareware ($19) from All-American Kidware Co.

FLASHER 1.51 allows the user to experiment with brainwave stimulation. The user selects flashrate, color, and pattern to induce alpha, theta, or delta brainwave stimulation. It allows experimentation much as the special goggles recently advertised. The program was sold commercially for 1.5 years. DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM IF YOU HAVE EPILEPSY OR OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS! Requires EGA/VGA. Shareware ($10+) from Templehof Publishing.

Math Workout 1.0: Arithmetic drill for all ages-- even adults-- that is comprehensive, stimulating, uniquely straightforward, rewarding, and designed especially for mastering mental calculation. 180 levels. 6 ways to practice including Mixed Levels, Estimation, & Beat-the-Clock. Covers +,-,x,/, decimals and percentages. Graphs grades & speeds. Mistake review. 17 user-definable defaults. Shareware ($49)/The Dobrin Company.

Physics Tutor 1.1b: Helps high school seniors and college freshmen to understand physics better. Uses graphical animation for the demonstration of concepts. The program should supplement normal classroom learning. The author holds a Ph.D in physics and an M. S. in computer science. For IBM & compatibles w/ 640 KB & EGA/VGA. Volume II in a series. Author will answer questions from registered users. Shareware ($20) from Z & C Software.

Typing DOS Commands v4.0 from Fred Howard. Learn DOS commands at your own speed. Anal- yzes up to 66 commands you type. Makes im- mediate on screen suggestions. You get short- cuts that speed up your DOS work w/h hot tips even the experts don't know about. Written for a computer training school this is a use- ful tool which will make you a DOS pro in no time.