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;Contents file for CD-ROM TODAY's TheDISC! #17
title= CD-ROM Today's The Disc #17
edition= Number 17
date= November 1995
volume=theDISC
version=1a
viewer= Z:\magazine\frontend.exe
help= write Z:\magazine\help.wri
[section]
title=THE DISC! INFORMATION
[item]
title= * WELCOME TO THE DISC! *
[description]
Welcome to the November issue of
The DISC!--the monthly companion to
CD-ROM Today magazine. Read through
the features, columns and reviews,
then try out the latest programs
for yourself on The DISC!
[item]
title=Rosenthal UnInstall
install=Z:\uninstal\setup.exe
[description]
Unfortunately, most programs and demos for
the PC require some sort of file installation.
As a result, your disk can become cluttered
with dozens of system files that can increase
access time dramatically. Rosenthal UnInstall
will keep track of any changes made to your
hard drive and clean designated files on
command. Just click INSTALL to run the setup.
[item]
title=Video for Windows
[description]
The latest runtime version (v1.1d) of Video
for Windows is included on the Disc in the
\WINVIDEO sub-directory. To install, simply
close the front-end and double click
SETUP.EXE in File Manager.
[item]
title=Queries about The DISC!
readme=write Z:\magazine\queries.wri
[description]
We get letters, phone calls, and e-mail.
to say thanks and to wish The DISC! well.
But we also get correspondence in the form
of cries for help...so here's a text file
that deals with some of the most common
inquiries.
[item]
title=Missing earlier copies of The DISC!?
readme=write Z:\magazine\olddiscs.wri
[description]
If you missed any of the earlier issues
of the DISC!, here's how to order them.
[item]
title=Stay in touch...
readme=write Z:\magazine\reachus.wri
[description]
We do like to hear from you... and here's
how to get in touch with us. Let us know
what you think about CD-ROM Today and
the DISC!
[item]
title=Please read the fine print!
readme=write Z:\magazine\copyrigh.wri
[description]
Some necessary words about copyrights,
trademarks, limits of liability, and
other red tape...
[item]
title=The DISC! credits
readme=write Z:\magazine\credits.wri
[description]
Click the Read Me button to view a list
of the people behind CD-ROM Today's
the DISC! All of us at Imagine Publishing
hope you have a great deal of fun exploring
the contents of this issue of the DISC!
[section]
title=NEW MUSIC
[item]
title=ROLLING STONES: Voodoo Lounge
run=Z:\stones\pcstart.exe
[description]
Be one of the very first to peek into
the Voodoo Lounge. It's a small, savory
taste of The Stones new enhanced CD.
SEE THE PREVIEW IN THE MAGAZINE
To Run: Click on
Install and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Sting: All This Time
install=Z:\sting\install.exe
[description]
Sting's new interactive CD has all the
makings of a mystical journey.
SEE THE PREVIEW IN THE MAGAZINE
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=The Cranberries: Doors and Windows
run=Z:\cranb\cranpc.exe
[description]
Moody music from the Emerald Isle. An
open and shut sample of the new CD.
SEE THE PREVIEW IN THE MAGAZINE
To Run:Click LAUNCH and run straight from
your CD-ROM drive!
[section]
title=FAMILY TIES
[item]
title=My Make Believe Castle
install=Z:\castle\setup.exe
[description]
Kids can become supreme puppeteers
by creating and orchestrating their
own imaginary world.
REVIEWED IN THIS MONTH'S MAGAZINE
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Echo Lake Family Album
install=Z:\echo\setup.exe
[description]
Start your own family album in
this colorful repository for
happy memories.
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Homework Helper
readme=write Z:\hwork\XXXXXXX
run=Z:\hwork\infonaut.exe
[description]
A user friendly way to do your
homework online. Search the globe
for info on any topic.
To Run:Click LAUNCH and run straight from
your CD-ROM drive!
[section]
title=GREAT WINDOWS GAMES
[item]
title=Buried In Time
install=Z:\buried\bitdemo\bitsetup.exe
readme=write Z:\buried\bitdemo\readme.txt
[description]
Explore the world of King Richard while
you try to clear your name in this
sequel to the Journeyman Project.
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Arcade America
install=Z:\arcade\setup.exe
readme=write Z:\arcade\areadme.txt
[description]
Burping, belching and grunting are
de riguer in this hilarious arcade
adventure from 7th Level.
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Tri Tryst
install=Z:\tritryst\tritryst\tritryst.exe
[description]
Tetris move over. A small,insidious
game that may further reduce America's
productivity and launch a new
recession.
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[section]
title=GREAT DOS GAMES
[item]
title=Mech Warrior 2
[description]
3-D battles in alien worlds take
on a new dimension in this
action sequel.
REVIEWED IN THIS MONTH'S MAGAZINE
To play, close Windows and type D:
(where D is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive). Next type CD\ then
type GO
[item]
title=The Need for Speed
[description]
Take to the road with this very
real, very fast homage to
road racing.
To play, close Windows and type D:
(where D is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive). Next type CD\ then
type GO
[item]
title=Ascendancy
[description]
How does a given spieces rise to
interstellar dominance? Practice,
Practice, Practice.. and weapons.
REVIEWED IN THIS MONTH'S MAGAZINE
To play, close Windows and type D:
(where D is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive). Next type CD\ then
type GO
[item]
title=Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
[description]
Will a comet hit Detroit and
bring on a second round of mass
extinction? Not likely.
To play, close Windows and type D:
(where D is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive). Next type CD\ then
type GO
[item]
title=Caesar II
[description]
Test your skill at empire building
in this demanding realpolitik
simulation. Tip: It will take more
than a day.
To play, close Windows and type D:
(where D is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive). Next type CD\ then
type GO
[section]
title=POTPOURRI
[item]
title=Digizine
install=Z:\digizine\digsetup\setup.exe
[description]
Sample one of the first of
a new journalistic form:
the magazine on CD_ROM
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Crested Butte
install=Z:\crested\cbtour.exe
readme=write Z:\crested\readme.txt
[description]
An interactive tour of one of
Colorado's lesser known skiing
destinations. Check out the Funnel!
*WINDOWS WILL RESTART BEFORE LAUNCH*
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Fresh Water Fish
install=Z:\fish\setup.exe
readme=write Z:\fish\ncff\read_me.txt
[description]
Everything you need to know start
a successful aquarium. Includes
a cool simulation feature.
REVIEWED IN THIS MONTH'S MAGAZINE
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Our Times
install=Z:\ourtimes\ourtimes.exe
readme=write Z:\ourtimes\readme.txt
[description]
Check out history through digital
eyes in this multimedia chronicle of
the 20th Century.
To Run: Click on Install
and launch from Windows
[item]
title=Compuserve
run=Z:\csdemo\gosetup.exe
readme=write Z:\csdemo\readme.txt
[description]
Check out Compuserve's short demo
and sign-on for online adventure.
To Run:Click LAUNCH and run straight from
your CD-ROM drive!
[end]