ViaGrafix Training for Windows 98
2.01 (1996)
Educational Country of Origin - USA
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Description
ViaGrafix Training for Windows 98 is a multi-media enabled electronic training solution used to teach users how to get the most from the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. The training software uses CDN Technology, CDN standing for CD-ROM Networkable Training, which in laymans terms means the software requires a CD-ROM which contains the majority of the video content of the course. According to the about dialog the video content is authored by using StreamMaker, copyright 1996 Street Technologies.
The software is made up of chapters (of which in this edition there are 5), containing subsections. Each sub section has a video tutorial with female narration. A quiz is available for each chapter. The contents are as follows:
Chapter 1 - The Windows 98 Desktop
- The Active Desktop
- Updating the Active Desktop
- Removing Items from the Desktop
- Working on the Desktop
- Using Shortcut Keystrokes
- Discussing Timesavers with Toolbars
- Skill Builder Quiz, Chapter 1
Chapter 2 - The Windows 98 Explorer
- Opening Windows 98 Explorer
- Working with Files
- Formatting a Disk
- Copying Files
- Creating a Pane
- Creating a Shortcut
- File-Finding Tool
- Performing a New Search
- File Deleting
- File Recovering
- Emptying the Recycle Bin
- Skill Builder Quiz, Chapter 2
Chapter 3 - Windows 98 and the Mouse
- Adjusting the speed
- Swap Mouse buttons
- Adding Mouse Trails
- Skill Builder Quiz, Chapter 3
Chapter 4 - The Taskbar
- Using the Taskbar
- Hiding the Taskbar
- Resizing the Taskbar
- Time Display
- Adjusting the Time
- Adjusting the Time Zone
- Skill Builder Quiz, Chapter 4
Chapter 5 - Performance and Multimedia
- Playing Sounds
- Inserting an Audio Clip
- Volume Control
- Adding Sounds
- Using the Sound Recorder
- Video Files
- Inserting a Video Clip
- Adjusting Multimedia Settings
- Skill Builder Quiz, Chapter 5
Details
Software Name: ViaGrafix Training for Windows 98Software Version: 2.01
Release Year: 1996
Developer: ViaGrafix Corporation
Publisher: ViaGrafix Corporation
License Type: Retail License
Installation Method: Partial Install to Local Disk
System Requirements
Below are the system requirements (sometimes referred to as the minimum system requirements) that the software developer or publisher stated at the time of release.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Processor: --Processor Speed: --
System Memory: --
Graphics Requirement: --
Graphics Resolution: 640 x 480
Hard Disk Space Required: 3 MB
Network Requirements: Not Required
Input Devices: Keyboard,Mouse
Sound: Soundcard,Speakers
Disk Drive Requirements: CD-ROM Drive
Additional Software Required: --
Other Requirements: --
Compatibility Table
Below is a compatiblity table. This table states what operating systems the software can be run upon.
| Operating System | Version/Edition | Status | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 MS-DOS | ||||
 Microsoft Windows 3.0 | ||||
| Microsoft Windows 3.1 | ||||
 Microsoft Windows 3.11 | ||||
| Microsoft Windows NT 3.5 | ||||
 Microsoft Windows 95 | ||||
| Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 | ||||
 Microsoft Windows 98 | ||||
 Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||||
| Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition | ||||
 Microsoft Windows XP | ||||
 Microsoft Windows Vista |
