Multimedia Michigan Windows Readme

In order to use this CD-ROM to its fullest potential two crucial pieces of software are included that need to be installed. 

1. Web Browser
The content on this CD-ROM is navigated using a Web Browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

2. Adobe Acrobat Reader
Used to view "Portable Document Format" (PDF) files.  PDF files allow for advanced layout, multimedia, and navigation options cross-platform.

Before installing Adobe Acrobat Reader a Web Browser must be installed. Once a Web Browser has been installed it will be possible to view additional help pages included on this CD-ROM. 

Web Browser

Both Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer are included on this CD-ROM.  There are different versions of each browser to accommodate different levels of users and computer systems.  Determine which Web Browser is appropriate by reading the requirements for each version prior to installation.

Browser Installation
To install any of the Web Browsers provided:
1. Open the "software" folder found on the top-level of this CD-ROM.
2. Open the "windows" folder.
3. Open the "netscape" (for Netscape Navigator) or "msie" (for Microsoft Internet Explorer) folder.
5. Double-Click on the file name of the appropriate browser (file names are italicized in quotation marks below).

Netscape Navigator for Windows 95 / NT 4.0:

Netscape Navigator 3.03p
"n32e303p.exe"

This browser is recommended for anyone who would like to run Netscape on a Windows 95/NT system.

Requirements:
386 or higher with 6 MB RAM, Windows 95, or NT connection to a TCP/IP network; sound card and speakers for CoolTalk. 

 Netscape Navigator 4.03
"n32e403.exe"

This is Netscape's most advanced browser to date.  It offers support for channels, dynamic HTML, and comes bundled with an entire suite of Internet utilities.  This browser is recommended for advanced users.

Requirements:
486 or higher with 8 MB RAM, Windows 95 or NT 4.0, 9 MB of available Hard Disk space. 

Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95 / NT 4.0:

 Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
"ie4setup.exe"

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 is a highly advanced web browser allowing for channels, Dynamic HTML, fast performance, and is part of a tightly integrated suite of Internet applications.

Requirements:
486 66mhz (Pentium processor recommended), For Microsoft Windows 95: [8 MB of RAM minimum, 16 MB with Active Desktop], For Microsoft Windows NT: [16 MB of RAM minimum, 24 MB with Active Desktop Service Pack 3 (or higher)], 40 to 70 MB of available hard-disk space (depending on installation type), Mouse, Modem, CD-ROM. 

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Used to view "Portable Document Format" (PDF) files.  PDF files allow for advanced layout, multimedia, and navigation options cross-platform.

Requirements:
x86-based personal computer (386 minimum; 486, Pentium, or Pentium Pro recommended), 4 MB application RAM,5 MB hard disk space, plus 7 MB additional temporary disk space available during installation

Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary for viewing PDF files.  To install:

1. Open the "software" folder found on the top-level of this CD-ROM.
2. Open the "windows" folder.
3. Open the "acrobat" folder.
4. Double-click "rs32e301.exe".
5. Follow on-screen instructions.

This will also install a plug-in for Netscape or Internet Explorer.  This plug-in will allow for viewing PDFs from within the browser.