(NOTE: The Sybex(R) CD interface is supported only by Windows 95, 98, 2000, Windows NT Workstation 4.x, and Mac OS.)
A description of the CD's contents, copyright information, and installation instructions follow. Please review the license agreement at the end of the document.
This CD includes the Sybex CLICKME interface, an easy-to-use interface that makes it easy for you to install the programs you want from the CD. The CLICKME interface starts automatically and runs completely from the CD.
If you reached this file by clicking the "Readme" button at the bottom of the interface screen, it means the interface is already running. If you reached this file via any other method, it means the interface is not running. To start the interface, just double-click the CLICKME.EXE file located in the root directory of the CD.
We suggest you use the interface to install the programs you want. If you'd rather install the programs without using the CD interface, or if the interface isn't working for you, please read the individual program's installation instructions contained within this Readme file.
Note: Individual programs may also contain their own Readme files; please read them as well.
Use these files to create the projects described in the book.
To install the Code from the Chapters, go to the Code folder and double-click Chapter Code.exe.
COPYRIGHT 2000 Sybex, Inc.
Here are sample images from the book.
To view the sample images, go to the colorsection folder, and double-click the .tif file of your choice.
COPYRIGHT 2000 Sybex, Inc.
Install the Kit to work with Java files.
To install the Java Development Kit, go to the Java_Windows folder, and double-click jdk-1_1_8_005-win.exe.
COPYRIGHT 2000 Sun Microsystems, Inc.
From Apple Computer. QuickTime 4 is software for creating and playing digital media including video, animation, sound, music, text, pictures, 3D graphics, and interactive images.
For the PC: To install QuickTime 4, go to the QuickTime402 folder, copy the QuickTimeInstaller.exe, then paste the QuickTimeInstaller.exe to your desktop and double-click.
Note: You must be online when you install QuickTime for the Mac OS.
For the Mac OS: To install QuickTime 4, go to the QuickTime402 folder, drag the QuickTime Installer file to your desktop and double-click QuickTime Installer. You will then be guided through the installation process.
NOTE: If you are installing QuickTime on a networked system with a firewall, you may need to temporarily disconnect from the network during installation. Apple is aware of this problem and is working on a solution. Please contact Apple with any questions.
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QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. QuickTime is registered in the U.S. and other countries.
We have provided you with the Shout3D demo.
For the PC: To install the Shout3D demo, go to the Shout3D demo folder, and double-click S3D_2E1.exe.
Here are the addresses for the Shout3D Web sites:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Shout3D demo, please go to www.shout3D.com.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Shout3D demo, please go to www.eyematic.com.
Here you'll find information about the latest software and text updates.
To read the Update Alert, click UPDATE_ALERT.html.
Sybex will try to respond to problems that you may experience using the software on this CD. If you do experience problems running this CD and the Readme file doesn't have the information you need, please follow these steps:
You can send e-mail to Sybex directly at support@sybex.com. Make sure you include the following information:
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