Welcome to APC October 2000 DVD

Disclaimer

Before using the DVD please read the Terms of Use.

About our DVD-ROM

The DVD-ROM runs entirely from a Web browser. To view the DVD, simply launch your favourite browser and open the file DEFAULT.HTM found in the root of the DVD.

Wherever possible, hotlinks are provided that allow you to install or run the software directly from the browser interface -- if you are using a recent version of Microsoft Internet Explorer (Netscape Navigator currently does not allow this).

Installation

If you already have Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed as the default browser on your computer our home page should load automatically when the DVD is inserted. If it doesn't, open the file DEFAULT.HTM on the DVD and add this to your Favourites. You can then use this for all our cover discs. 

Installing software on the DVD

While browsing the different parts of the DVD, if you come across a file you would like to try, follow these instructions:

If the file has the extension EXE, all you have to do is run the file. Some of the EXE files must be run directly from the CD for the installation to work. 

If it is a ZIP file, you will need a copy of WinZip (click here) to extract the program. You can install WinZip from the DVD. Just go to the Utilities section and scroll down to WinZip. The WinZip program is a self-extracting file. Once you have WinZip you can open any ZIP file and unzip it. The unzipped program will usually have a setup or install file. Simply run the setup file. 

Individual programs and demos included on the disc have their own system requirements.

What to do when things go wrong

We've done our best to minimise the possibility of problems with this DVD. Nonetheless, any time you have software, computers and the Internet in the same sentence there are bound to be problems of some sort.

DVDs are a physical product and, unfortunately, a small percentage suffer from mishandling during transit or delivery and, occasionally, mishaps in production.

If you do experience a faulty disc, however, you can rest assured that we will do everything possible to diagnose the problem and get you a replacement as soon as possible.

Playing it safe

You should regularly back up any important files on your system, and virus-check all software before installing it.

While we take every precaution to ensure that only virus-free and uncorrupted files are provided on the DVD, you can never be too careful. Before installing any software, follow this checklist:

Virus-check: Virus-check your system and any software to be installed. Keep your virus-checker up-to-date. 

Read the documentation: Read all README files and associated documentation.

Backups: Back up important files before installing software, and approach all pre-release software cautiously. 

Licences: Carefully read and abide by any licence agreements, copyright notices or restrictions on usage. 

Research: If possible, visit the developer's Web site to find out more about the product. 

Problems with Internet connections

Please contact your Internet service provider for help with Internet connections.

Tech support and damaged discs

Third-party software
If you need technical support for any third-party software, you will need to contact the developer of that program. You'll find details about the developer either in the program's Help menu or a document file (usually named README) accompanying the program.

Damaged discs
Although we do our best to verify all the files on the DVD, occasionally some archives may be corrupted during transfer, or the DVD itself may be damaged in transit. If your DVD is damaged, simply contact APC on (02) 9288 9123 to arrange for a replacement. If any of the file archives on the DVD are corrupted, we will try to include those files on the following month's CD. We offer this service in addition to any other legal rights you may have.

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