============================ EUDORA PRO FOR WINDOWS VERSION 3.0 16- and 32-bit ============================ This README provides information on the following topics: - Minimum Requirements - Installation - Electronic User Manual - Bug Reports - Requests for Features - License and Legal Information For details about new features in this release of Eudora Pro, see the on-line Help topics under "What is New in This Release." ---------------------- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ---------------------- To use Eudora Pro, you must have the following: - IBM PC or compatible. - Microsoft Windows 3.1 for 16-bit version; Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.5 for 32-bit version. - Winsock 1.1 API compliant networking package (not needed for serial connection). - A mail account with an Internet Service Provider or an Internet-style network. - Access to your mail account via a modem (9600 bps or higher recommended) or Internet-style network connection. -------------------- INSTALLATION -------------------- To install Eudora, do the following: 1. Exit any applications you are running. 2. If you are installing from diskette, insert the Eudora Pro diskette 1 of 2 into drive A: of your PC. Then select Run... from the Start menu, enter A:Setup.exe, and click OK. If you are installing from a software archive, put the archive into a directory on your PC and double-click on iy to unpack it into the same directory. Then, double-click on Setup.exe. If you are installing from CD-ROM, insert the CD-RM into the drive, and double-click on its icon. Then, double-click on Setup.exe. 3. Read the Welcome screen, then click Next. The Software License Agreement is displayed. 4. Read the Software License Agreement and click Next (you can also save or print the Agreement). 5. Enter your User Code, then click Next. Your User Code is printed on the inside cover of this manual, or, if you are part of a multi-user site, it should be provided to you by your companyÕs e-mail administrator. If you purchased Eudora by electronic distribution, the User Code is in the e-mail message you received when you purchased the product. 6. Specify a directory to install Eudora Pro, then click Next. Note: If you are installing Eudora as an upgrade to your current Eudora Pro or Eudora Light, select your current Eudora directory. All your messages, mailboxes, folders, and options will be maintained. If you are installing Eudora for the first time, you can select any directory you want. 7. Select the version of the software that you want to install, 16- or 32-bit. Based on the operating system and connectivity software that you are running, the Setup program recommends an appropriate version. 8. Verify that the displayed settings are correct, then click Next (or use the Back button if you need to go back and make changes). 9. If you are installing from diskette, you are prompted to insert Diskette 2 of 2 into drive A:. 10. Eudora is installed in the destination directory, and you are prompted for whether or not you want to view the README file. Click Yes. ------------------------ ELECTRONIC USER MANUAL ------------------------ The Eudora Pro for Windows User Manual will be installed into the Eudora directory that you choose during installation. It is a PDF (Portable Data Format) file, and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat. If you don't have the Acrobat viewer, you can get it from the Eudora ftp site: ----------- BUG REPORTS ----------- If you experience something you think might be a bug in Eudora, please report it by sending a message to eudora-bugs@eudora.com. Describe what you did, what happened, what version of Eudora you have, any error messages Eudora gave (the numbers in ()'s are especially important), what kind of computer you have, which operating system you're using, and anything else you think might be relevant. You will receive an automated response indicating that your bug report has been received and forwarded to our engineering staff. Unless additional information is needed, you will not receive a direct response. ---------------------- REQUESTS FOR FEATURES ---------------------- From time to time, everyone comes up with an idea for something they'd like their software to do differently. This is true of all applications, no less Eudora. If you come across an idea that you think might make a nice enhancement to Eudora, your input is always welcome. Please send any suggestions or requests for new features to eudora-suggest@eudora.com. You will receive an automated response indicating that your suggestion has been received and forwarded to our engineering staff. Unless additional information is needed, you will not receive a direct response. ------------------------------ LICENSE AND LEGAL INFORMATION ------------------------------ The Eudora software and documentation are copyrighted, with all rights reserved. The Eudora software and other software and fonts accompanying your license (the "Software") may not be copied, except as otherwise provided in your software license or as expressly permitted in writing by QUALCOMM Incorporated. The Eudora Software for Windows was written by Jeff Beckley, Julia Blumin, Craig Lauer, Scott Manjourides, Keith McIntyre, Benjamin Ogdon, Christina Sahhar, Willie Sakai, and Marwan Sinno. The software and documentation are Copyright 1991-1996 by QUALCOMM Incorporated. All rights reserved. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Eudora (TM) is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Eudora Pro (TM) and Eudora Light (TM) are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. 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