Dear friends,

My name is Miodrag Mićić, CEO of Multisoft, a pioneer and leading educational software company in Serbia for over two decades. I am writing to introduce you to our educational project "Gift Children with Knowledge" and to ask for your support.

Investing in education and continuously modernizing teaching methods must be an imperative for every society in the 21st century, and digital literacy is the key to the success of our children, the future young people capable of working in the digital age. Only by improving the quality of education we can change our country for the better.

Unfortunately, the state of education in Serbia requires much greater support. In addition to insufficient investment in digital education by the state, one of the biggest challenges we face is the habit of users to exclusively use free software, often illegal and pirated, which deprives children of the opportunity to access quality education. Due to this, our initiative is even more important.

Our project aims to address this challenge by providing access to high-quality educational programs designed for children of all ages.

During 400,000 working hours we have developed 42 multimedia educational programs for students and 50 for teachers, which are the best of their kind in Serbia. For 15 programs aimed at young children, we made an extra effort and recorded 19,000 sound clips with actors to make it easier for children to use the programs independently.

Our wish is to allow the free usage of “Ce De Bukvar” (the best program in Serbia of all time and representative of Serbia and Montenegro at the World Summit on the Information Society organized by the United Nations), intended for children of preschool and early elementary school age, and perhaps even some of our other programs, or even all of them, which could result in hundreds of thousands of free copies.

By supporting our project, you will help us to provide access to quality education for children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from it. As a sponsor of our project, your company will receive prominent recognition in our programs and be recognized as a champion of education among our audience of thousands of users.

Please find attached more detailed texts and links that explain this entire project, our company, multimedia products and their target groups, the most important prizes, excerpts from reviews, as well as our most important socially responsible activities with which, along with the fight against piracy, we popularized science, digital literacy and knowledge suitable for the 21st century.

We hope that you will consider supporting our project and help us in our mission to give the gift of knowledge to children. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,

Miodrag Mićić
CEO of Multisoft

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About Multisoft - About Multisoft

Our greatest successes - The Most Important Successes (multisoft.rs)

Excerpts from reviews and awards - The Most Important Reviews (multisoft.rs)

Our programs for students - https://www.multisoft.rs/free_download/ms_za_djake.pdf

Our programs for teachers - https://www.multisoft.rs/free_download/ms_za_skole.pdf

About Multisoft

Multisoft is a trailblazer in electronic publishing, and presently it leads the market as the top publisher of digital encyclopedias and educational software in Serbia. With access to hundreds of our multimedia programs, users can experience the following benefits:

• Children aged 3-7 learn to read and write in Serbian or foreign languages through game-based learning.
• Young elementary students take their first steps into natural and social sciences.
• Older students receive high-quality teaching aids.
• Professors gain modern multimedia tools for work.
• Together, with older users eager to learn, everyone can enjoy our great multimedia encyclopedias suitable for the age of informatics!

Each of these programs, which is the result of several months of work (from 5 to 19 months) of programmers, professors and artists, has single-user (home) and several multi-user (school) versions that are updated and modernized almost every other year.

For more than 20 (twenty) years of working in this field (400,000 working hours!!), Multisoft has received the highest awards in Serbia. However, our multipurpose "My Book Machine" program received the greatest prize - The Best Educational Tool at the Didacta Fair (Hanover, 2015).

Since one of our programs is proclaimed the best in the country almost each year, then it is clear why our experts taught students, teachers and librarians at a large number of seminars, participated at international conferences (Budapest, Bratislava, Skopje), have stands at more than 10 international fairs, and Multisoft's Ce Ce Bukvar "represented our country in the field of education and entertainment at the First World Summit of Information Society (United Nations, 2003-2005).

Before the rise of social media, YouTube, Wikipedia, and other online platforms in 2006, Multisoft created digital encyclopedias that contained over 9,500 text pages, 43,000 illustrations, 7,000 minutes of audio, and 500 minutes of video. We recorded over 19,000 sound files with actors, developed over 11,000 quiz questions, and created about 500 animations and simulations. All of these were packaged into the best multimedia editions!

In 2008, we had accredited seminars for educators "To make each classroom multimedia" in which we summarize all our experience in working with children and educators. Several months later, this course was completed online by more than 700 professors (3 years ahead of the Ministry of Education's plan).

Since 2009, we have been developing programs for lecturers abroad, mostly in German, without forgetting that we do the same programs in the Serbian language as well. The work of cooperation with foreign partners is "My Book Machine", "Digital Folders" and "MasterTool", hardware solutions for "ordinary" and "digital" classrooms ("Portable IT Kits" etc.) as well as our complete functional versions of Word, Excell and PowerPoint (much cheaper than the original ones).

We have to boast of the fact that for the past two decades, we have been informatics literacy promoters: we have donated tens of thousands of programs, hundreds of courses, dozens of free lectures, we produced and managed computer shows on local TV and radio, donated the best students and blood donors, helped refugees and people with special needs.

In the spring of 2020, in the midst of a three-year crisis in which the government did not offer any support to our company, Multisoft once again demonstrated its social responsibility by allowing free use of our children's programs for a limited time period. Despite a lack of additional promotion, this initiative led to thousands of program downloads, totaling 33,000 copies valued at over $270,000.

We have never received support from any institution except the Open Society Fund (1997, 1999) and IRD/USAID (2002)! As pioneers in the fight against software piracy, we spent twice as much money on purchasing genuine software that we used for our entire company operations, than what we received from foreign donors.

After reading the reviews of our products (attached), you will be convinced that Multisoft has unparalleled experience in developing digital educational content in Serbia. If you take a closer look at our "My Book Machine Player", which comes in both online and offline versions for all operating systems and browsers, you will see that:

• We are proficient in multiple programming languages
• We have the capability to process high-quality multimedia and design
• We can program and customize products for all major operating systems, including Windows, iOS, and Android
• Our products are compatible with computers, tablets, and phones, regardless of whether they are stored on the cloud or locally.

More information in our attachments, demo programs, Youtube movies and websites

We financed our educational projects by developing commercially viable software such as Accounting Software, HR Software, Specialized Software for Health Funds and Hospitals, Football Associations, District Cadasters and Geodetic Institutes, Factories, Data Acquisition from Analog and Digital Devices, Video Clubs, Driving Schools, Radio Stations, Bookmakers, Libraries, Domestic and Foreign NGOs, Bus Stations, and Schools. For many years, we also provided computer courses, sold and maintained computers and computer networks.

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About Multisoft - About Multisoft

Our greatest successes - The Most Important Successes (multisoft.rs)

Excerpts from reviews and awards - The Most Important Reviews (multisoft.rs)

Our programs for students - https://www.multisoft.rs/free_download/ms_za_djake.pdf

Our programs for teachers - https://www.multisoft.rs/free_download/ms_za_skole.pdf

Disk is pleasant to browse through because it is technically very well done and can measure up to better foreign disks.

Užice nekad i sad, Svet kompjutera, 1998.

The expert commission of the Ministry of Education reviewed the compact disk "Ce De Bukvar" by the author team of the company "Multisoft", Uzice. It was evaluated that this unique multimedia project can be useful as a teaching aid in achieving the contents of learning the alphabet, basics of mathematics, logic, as well as computer and aesthetic culture. The project is adapted for use in preschool institutions and lower grades of primary schools and as such we recommend it for use as a teaching aid.

Ce De Bukvar, Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia, 1998.

The first multimedia CD edition of the primer has apparently delighted our entire editorial staff. The joy in solving problems, accompanied by intentional mistakes and ovations for innocent comments by the speaker, only confirmed the thesis... Eight months spent on this project, numerous collaborators on individual segments (texts, music, actors-readers, singers, sound recording and processing), indicate a team that knows the rules in this business well.

Ce De Bukvar, PC Press, 1998.

The pioneering venture in domestic multimedia publishing, the first Yugoslav electronic interactive primer was signed by the company "Multisoft" from Uzice, which is known to our readers for the program "Uzice Then and Now". The work on the primer lasted for a full eight months and resulted in a brilliant multimedia guide through the alphabet and Serbian language.

… The user interface is simplified to such an extent that a child will quickly learn to use the program completely independently without anyone's help.

The technical characteristics of the program are commendable... Ce De Bukvar deserves a perfect score and enjoys all our recommendations.

Ce De Bukvar, Svet kompjutera, 1998.

The domestic company Multisoft from Užice has a significant role in promoting educational projects, which was once again confirmed by the release of "My first English dictionary". This CD from Multisoft's "For Children" edition helps to learn the basics of the English language through play in a simple and age-appropriate way, with as little effort and as much fun as possible. It is worth mentioning that the "CD Bukvar" was also created in the same multimedia workshop... Therefore, it is not out of place to repeat the words of the introductory song of this edition, which can serve as encouragement for a new project: "With a computer, everything is easier, a little work, a lot of imagination, now the computer entices children, learn letters by yourself".

Moj prvi engleski rečnik, PC Press, 1999.

The technical solutions, as in previous editions of "Multisoft," are in accordance with the most modern criteria. The impeccable design and intuitive user interface make the program simple and pleasant to use, so even younger users will have no difficulty working with it. Although it may sound dry, the numbers that illustrate the richness of the disk's content speak for themselves: there are over 4,500 quality drawings and photographs, 300 maps, 190 audio recordings of national anthems, more than 100 ethnomusicological recordings from around the world, and about 20 minutes of video material. The crown of the content is a quiz with over 700 questions in which users can test their knowledge in the areas covered by the program.

In any case, the 18,250 working hours spent on creating the disk (program)are justified to the last minute. Zemlja 2000 is a program that can be wished for!

Zemlja 2000, Svet kompjutera, 2000.

The battle against the lack of educational multimedia is being persistently led by Multisoft, a publisher from Uzice that has gained renown precisely by creating software for users taking their first steps in the world of computers... The latest achievement in the "For Children" series is titled "Cheerful Mathematics 1" and represents an interesting interactive exercise of the complete mathematics program for the first grade of elementary school. The technical solutions are in line with the highest standards. "Cheerful Mathematics 1," like previous Multisoft editions, features a striking graphical interface, an intuitive control system, and a rich sound background, all of which provide easy and comfortable work and eliminate the need for any parental assistance. As in previous editions, "Multisoft" has once again demonstrated that it has an ear for advanced ideas and solutions from experts who advocate for the reorganization of our school system.

Vesela matematika 1, Svet kompjutera, 2002.

"History - Ancient Times" contains about 3,000 illustrations, one hundred interactive maps (drawing cities, modern borders, etc.), and about 20 minutes of video material. The textual material covers 1,500 pages and 500 myths, a number that even the most serious historical encyclopedias would be proud of. As a supplement, a glossary of terms and an interesting knowledge quiz have been included. The user interface and graphic design deserve a high rating.

Istorija – Stari vek, Svet kompjutera, 2002.

"Visual Arts," as a comprehensive repository of data on the history of painting and sculpture, is intended for everyone who wants to better acquaint themselves with this field of creative human endeavor. We can freely say that this is an encyclopedic multimedia edition, which can stand shoulder to shoulder with the most famous electronic encyclopedias with similar topics published worldwide. Thanks to its scope and quality, this disc deserves to be in the collection of every educated person.

Likovna umetnost, Svet kompjutera, 2003.

The articles are richly illustrated with quality photographs that are linked to corresponding "ID cards" so that the user does not have to interrupt reading to become familiar with the basic characteristics of the animal species being read about. The graphic interface is fully adapted to the thematic structure of the program, and the quality of multimedia material is at a quite satisfactory level. In any case, "Mammals" are one of the highest quality animal encyclopedias in our language that every nature lover will truly appreciate.

Sisari, Svet kompjutera, 2004.

All praise to the authors for the effort put into collecting the data! All in all, lovers of sports history simply cannot miss "Ball"!

Lopta, Svet kompjutera, 2004.

Great care was taken in creating the user environment of the "Picasso" disc, so the program is easy and comfortable to use: navigation through program elements is done using stylized icons, and there are a large number of cross-references between sections in the biography and the gallery of pictures, which helps the user to gain a complete picture of the exciting life story and extensive work of the genius artist...

Pikaso, Svet kompjutera, 2004.

The program's user interface is similar to previous editions of the "For Children" edition and includes a rich graphical interface, original character drawings, a diverse sound background, and an intuitive control interface, thanks to which working with the program does not require knowledge of computer work.

The animated picture book "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is (as the authors say) an impressive combination of stories our grandparents listened to with picture books our mothers and fathers watched and read, cartoons and audio cassettes our older brothers and sisters used, packaged in new computer technology that we, kids born at the end of the previous or the beginning of this century, use...

Snežana i sedam patuljaka, Svet kompjutera, 2004.

The first edition in the new Multisoft edition "Virtual Classroom", which includes programs designed to introduce the most used software packages, is a good example of what a well-designed electronic school of Windows XP can look like.

Virtuelna učionica – Windows XP, Svet kompjutera, 2004.

"My First Computer" is an interesting, richly illustrated multimedia course in computer science that differs from similar electronic courses in that it is dedicated to children "from head to toe": simple language, well-designed interface, and interactive elements that keep attention make the program completely accessible to the target group of users, who will not need the help of more experienced users while working..

Moj prvi računar, Svet kompjutera, 2005.

All topics of the program "Virtual Classroom - Internet" are supported by simulations in which the user should independently repeat the lesson, following simple instructions, without fear of "breaking" something on the computer. In this way, the user will quickly, easily, and above all safely master the most important procedures such as sending and receiving e-mails, browsing websites, reading content, recording texts, photos, music, movies...

Virtuelna učionica – Internet, Svet kompjutera, 2005.

By maintaining the top quality and thematic diversity of its publications, the Uzice company Multisoft has gained a reputation as the most significant domestic publisher of multimedia software, especially when it comes to educational titles for schoolchildren. These titles, grouped into the Knowledge edition, do not lag behind modern world editions in terms of quality, while their content follows current educational programs in the Republic of Serbia.

Thanks to its high-quality design, well-selected and skillfully processed topics, "Earth 2005", in a package with "Virtual Classroom - Internet," was rated as the best educational program in our country. To remind you, the Serbian Geographic Society awarded "Earth 2000" the Plaque for Merits in Popularizing Geographic Sciences.

Zemlja 2005, Svet kompjutera, 2005.

The program's user interface is well organized and allows for a complete overview of options, text, and multimedia material. The graphical interface, including fonts and photographs, is thematically designed to evoke an archaic scientific project, giving the program a specific "flavor". The scope and quality of the illustrations are commendable, especially the rich collection of documentary photographs, including some rarities. All in all, "Nikola Tesla" is an exceptionally high-quality electronic reading material that will complement your library.

Tesla, Svet kompjutera, 2006.

"Mozart" is one of the highest quality multimedia stories about this artist on the global market... The user interface, like in the monograph on Pablo Picasso, is designed with great care, and thanks to the skillfully designed screens, browsing articles is a real pleasure... The program is well-organized and technically well-designed. Mozart's unusually prolific creative output is shown through almost 1000 windows... The program contains a database of all of Mozart's compositions, a dictionary of unknown terms, and about 1500 sound clips in MP3, WAV, and MIDI formats, with a total duration of over two hundred hours.

Mocart, Svet kompjutera, 2005.

"The Rolling Stones" is undoubtedly one of the most extensive electronic monographs on a popular band that can be found in the world. The program is well-organized and technically well-designed, easy to use, and thanks to its attractive graphic environment, it is pleasant to the eye.

Rolingstonsi, Svet kompjutera, 2006.

Three new titles from the Knowledge series (Music, Classical Music, and Rock Music) by Multisoft are dedicated to music. Rich content in concise form and high-quality technical realization are common features of all three programs that share a similar interface and a clear encyclopedic structure with options for searching text by keyword and dedicated galleries for easy browsing of multimedia material... The articles are concise and richly illustrated with documentary photographs, drawings, and sound clips..

Muzika, Svet kompjutera, 2006.

The European Society for Education and Communication (ESEC) and the EuroMedia Awards "welcome media production that promotes European society and values and award My Book Machine with the Erasmus Quality Label.".

My Book Machine - Evropsko društvo za obrazovanje i komunikaciju i Euromedia, Beč 2014.

"My Book Machine Editor" became part of Intel's IER (Intel Educational Resources) educational application for Germany in 2015/2016. (Explanation: Multisoft's MBM is among 7 recommended educational programs for use in all German schools; Multisoft is also working on a new version of the German program "MasterTool," which is also in the same group of recommended programs).

My Book Machine - Intel, Nemačka, 2015.

The jury members are pleased to have the opportunity to award the program "MyBookMachine" and declare it an important building block in digital schools. This tool allows for the creation of multimedia interactive content that can be a strong impulse in education, because everyone can participate in the content creation process, regardless of age and without the need for a great deal of technical knowledge.

Even primary school students are able to use this very "user-friendly" tool in creating and presenting content...

...The jury congratulates the "MyBookMachine" team on winning the Digita 2015 award for BEST EDUCATIONAL TOOL and wishes for the program to have a very large distribution and use, just as it deserves!

My Book Machine - Žiri digitalne nagrade Digita, sajam Didacta, Hanover, Nemačka, 2015.

The Society for Pedagogy and Information awards the MBM project the Comenius EduMedia Seal of Quality for an "outstanding product in the field of ICT-supported educational media".

My Book Machine - The Society for Pedagogy and Information and Comenius EduMedia, Berlin 2015.

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About Multisoft - About Multisoft

Our greatest successes - The Most Important Successes (multisoft.rs)

Excerpts from reviews and awards - The Most Important Reviews (multisoft.rs)

Our programs for students - https://www.multisoft.rs/free_download/ms_za_djake.pdf

Our programs for teachers - https://www.multisoft.rs/free_download/ms_za_skole.pdf