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  • What do I need to run this CD?

  • Is this CD-ROM different from the book?

  • How do I move around in this directory?

  • Will the hyperlinks to listed Web sites work?

  • Can I "bookmark" pages of this directory on my browser?








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    WHAT DO I NEED TO RUN THIS CD?

     
    To use this CD you will need a Web browser. If you do not currently have a
browser installed on your computer, we have included several versions of
Microsoft's Internet Explorer on this CD. Instructions for installation are
included below.

Recommended System
Pentium PC
Windows operating System
16MB RAM
15MB free space on your hard drive
4x CD-ROM drive

Minimum Requirements
486 PC
Windows operating system
8MB RAM
8MB free space on your hard drive
2x CD-ROM drive

OR

Apple Macintosh or Power Macintosh (or clone) running System 7.0.1 or later
Apple OpenTransport or MacTCP and Thread Manager
Minimum of 8 MB of RAM (16 preferred)
8 MB free space on your hard drive (15 preferred)
2x CD-ROM drive (4x preferred)


And for all systems
A modem (14.4 bps or faster is recommended for optimum performance)


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CD START INSTRUCTIONS

1)  Place the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

2)  Launch your Web browser.

3) From your Web browser, select Open File from the File menu. Select your
CD-ROM drive (for PC users, usually drive D) -- or for Mac users,
double-click on the CD-ROM icon -- then select the folder called a2z. From
within that folder, choose the file called index.htm.
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INTERNET EXPLORER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

First, click on the folder called "Explorer," and find the version for your operating system.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0.1 for Macintosh

Double-click the Internet Explorer Installer icon to install.

Eudora Light is an Internet Mail client application that is included in
Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0.1 for Macintosh. Documentation for Eudora
Light is not included. To download the Eudora Light Manual separately,
visit the Microsoft Internet Explorer Web site at
    http://www.microsoft.com/ie/iedl.htm#mac
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for Windows 95

You must be using Microsoft Windows 95 to run Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0.

If you're using a previous version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, click
Open File to automatically upgrade your existing version.

If you're using a different browser, create a temporary folder on your hard
disk, and then save the file in it. In that folder, double-click the
Internet Explorer file to extract the program files.

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Internet Explorer version 2.01 for Windows 3.1


Create a temporary directory on your computer.

Save Microsoft Internet Explorer to the temporary directory.

In File Manager, run Dlmini.exe to extract the program files.

Read the instructions below for LAN installations and for installing with
existing TCP/IP connections.

In File Manager, run Setup.exe. Setup installs files in the directory you
specify. If you want, you can delete the temporary directory you created.
Run Internet Explorer.

*Upgrading over Version 1.5 and Version 1.6 Beta

The format of Iexplore.ini has changed, so Setup will make a backup copy of
your current Iexplore.ini file to a file called Ie16ini.sav.

You will need to reapply any user-selectable settings, such as proxy
servers, in the new version.

Your Favorites and History list will be preserved.

Win32s is not required for this version, so if you installed Win32s
specifically to run the version 1.6 beta, then you can remove it from your
system. Please refer to the following URL for instructions on removing
Win32s from your system:
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*LAN Installations

If you already have access to the Internet through your LAN, you will be
able to use the Microsoft Internet Explorer to browse the Internet. (If you
are not sure whether you currently have access, consult your network
administrator.)

If you have access, your LAN administrator should provide you with proxy
servers that also can be used, provided they are CERN compliant.

To install Internet Explorer, you need to do the following:

Make sure you have the TCP/IP protocol installed.

Proxy servers can also be used, provided they are CERN compliant. To enable
use of a proxy server, choose Options from the View menu, and then on the
Proxy tab, type the data needed for your proxy server.

*Installation with Existing TCP/IP Connections and ISP Accounts

Microsoft Internet Explorer has been installed and tested with several of
the most popular Internet access products available today.

In general, all that is required is that you configure the PATH command in
your Autoexec.bat file so that Microsoft Internet Explorer can find the
Winsock.dll file you are using to connect to the Internet. For example, if
your Winsock.dll file is in the directory C:\Connect, add a line directly
under your current PATH command that reads: PATH=%PATH%;C:\CONNECT







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    IS THIS CD-ROM DIFFERENT FROM THE BOOK?

     Not really. The Most Popular Web Sites CD-ROM is a mirror of the book, but in some chapters, the category trees might be further defined (for example, in the "Science & Technology : Agriculture" chapter, the book delineates the subcategory "Crops," while the CD may also acknowledge "Crops : Crop Science," and "Crops : Field Crops"). The main difference between the book and the CD-ROM is that you need a Web browser to read the CD, and the same also allows you to jump from section to section with a single click. We recommend you use the CD while you're surfing the Web -- that way, you can free up your lap or your desk space for a drink, a fan and a "squishy" ball. Remember, this book was written to be read, so enjoy it at your leisure.












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    HOW DO I MOVE AROUND IN THIS DIRECTORY?

     It's pretty logical, actually. The pages of the CD-ROM come in two colors: dark orange and white. The white pages are filled with descriptions of Web sites, and the dark orange pages contain hyperlinked lists of a2z's various categories.

    Navigating these pages is simple if you use the following buttons
    (from left to right):


  • The Left Arrow or "BACK" Button
  • The Table of Contents or "HOME" Button
  • The Top 25 is a direct link to the most popular Web sites on the Net
  • The Editor's Choice is a direct link to the a2z editors' favorite sites
  • The Right Arrow will move you forward.
    This directory is organized like a vertical library. The more specific your search, the "deeper" within the directory you get. So, if you want to move from a very specific search, e.g., from "Baseball bat luggage" to "Volleyball," you'd move UP a level (to get from "Baseball" and it's specific sections to more general Sports listings.)
    AN EXAMPLE
    If you're looking at a Baseball-specific list that includes
    • Bats
    • Gloves
    • Players
    • Stadiums
    • etc.
    you're looking at the SPORTS : BASEBALL subcategory.

    Now, if you'd like to look at the SPORTS : BASKETBALL or SPORTS : VOLLEYBALL subcategories, you should click on the SPORTS or "general category" button at the top of each and every page.

    For example, clicking on the following icon immediately takes you to the top level or master list of the Sports section:













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    WILL THE HYPERLINKS TO LISTED WEB SITES WORK?

     Yes. As long as you have an Internet Service Provider (ISP), a modem and a working Web browser (like Microsoft's Internet Explorer or Netscape's Navigator), the links to Web sites listed in this CD-ROM will actually take you to those very same sites.

    If you run into difficulties following a hyperlink in this directory, make sure to establish a working modem connection with your ISP before using this CD-ROM. In this way, you can detect any technical difficulties that may arise from an improper modem or Internet software set-up rather than a glitch in the directory.












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    CAN I "BOOKMARK" PAGES OF THIS DIRECTORY ON MY BROWSER?

     Sure. In fact, it might be a good idea to do so. Each of the sections in this directory has a corresponding "TITLE" name or code. This "TITLE" code will show up when you "bookmark" any given page with your Web browser, allowing you to jump between often used pages of the directory by selecting the appropriate section name or "TITLE" from your browser's list of "bookmarks".

    As long as the hardware or "SCSII" identity of your CD-ROM player remains the same throughout your use of these "bookmarks," your Web browser should have no more trouble finding a "bookmarked" CD-ROM page than it would finding a "bookmarked" Web page or home page.