Welcome to the MacWorld Multimedia MegaPac CD-ROM!
Display Issues:
To utilize this CD, you should be sure to have the latest version of your browser (ahem - IE or Netscape please). Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide these on the disc, so you must go to Netscape.com or Microsoft.com to obtain an appropriate browser.
Obscured Display
- This CD was created with a complex HTML "Frame-Set." Be sure that you are using a "Frames compatible" Internet browser, such as the one's we've mentioned above.
- If you are getting overlapping frames, make sure that the view window of you browser is big enough to see the whole interface.
- Be sure your screen resolution is set to at least 800x600. This can be adjusted by clicking on your "Apple" menu and selecting "Control Panels", then clicking on "Monitor." Be sure you click "Yes" if the computer asks if you are sure you want to keep the setting.
- If the text in this CD is unreadable because of it's size, check your browser text settings (usually under the "Edit" or "View" menu). Going one or two steps bigger or smaller usually solves this problem.
Graphic Misalignment
- Unfortunately, certain browsers will display the high-resolution graphics used in this CD improperly. This will not affect the functioning of the CD in any way. Microsoft's Internet Explorer will eliminate most graphic misalignments and/or slowdowns you may be experiencing.
Software Issues:
You must have a "unstuffing" program such as Stuffit Expander (included in the Stuffit folder of this CD) in order to use the programs included on the disk.
If you're having trouble with a link to our web site, please be patient. Because of the high traffic that ZDNet experiences, it's possible that the servers are temporarily slower than usual. Trying again in several minutes usually solves the problem.
If, after reading the following tips, you are still stuck, we highly recommend visiting our Download Guide for more help (http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/swlcd0b06c/www.zdnet.com/mac/dguide/downguide.html).
Getting the programs from the CD
- Be sure that "Delete after expanding" is <b>not</b> checked off in your archive expander. In Stuffit, you will find this option in "preferences", under the "file" menu.
- To insure the greatest compatibility, we've encoded the files on this disc in the "hqx" format. Be sure that you have the .hqx extension associated with Stuffit expander in your browser options. Refer to the browser help documents if you're having trouble doing this.
- If you still can't get the program you want off of our disc, try getting it manually. To do this you must go into the "programs" folder of the disc (within the "data" folder), then select the "mac" folder. Inside you will find all of the mac files we've included on the CD - drag the one you want to your Stuffit icon on your desktop, or simply double-click on the file.
Running the programs
- Each of the programs on this disk have specific "system requirements" which are listed on the file description page of each file. Be sure that your computer meets (or, preferably, exceeds) these requirements.
- Sometimes, you will need to re-start your computer before you can run a program.
- If you're still having trouble running a particular program, try going to that program author's web site for help. Usually there will also be an e-mail support address provided within the program's readme file - try writing the author for help if you are stuck.
System problems
- The best thing you can do is contact the author of the software that caused the problem. Unfortunately, because Ziff-Davis didn't create the programs that are on this disk - we cannot help fix any problems that might occur with your system while running them.
- If, for some reason, a program is giving you problems, and you can't locate any contact information for the author, we'll be happy to provide you with a support number or e-mail. Simply e-mail us at ZDCD@ZD.COM. Please include the name of the disk AND the name of the program that is giving you trouble. We'll respond to you as soon as we can!
