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============================= README.TXT ===============================
This disc contains the Microsoft Windows Archive from CICA (The Center for
Innovative Computing Applications).
==========================================================================
You can use this disc several ways. You can run some programs directly
from the CDROM. You can also copy files to your hard disk and run them
there. A few programs need to write into the directory where they live
and therefore can't run from the read-only CDROM drive.
To run a program directly from the disc:
Open File Manager window in main group.
Select your CDROM drive letter.
Select the appropriate directory for the program you want to
execute. The unzipped programs are in \unzipped.
Select and run the program you want.
You can find which files you want to use with the VIEW program
in the root directory of the disc. This program lets you page
through the index files and then copy the program you want to your
hard disk. You can run the VIEW program in a DOS window or with the File
Manager. If you use File Manager, simply type
e:VIEW
at the run option bar. (Substitute your CDROM's drive letter for the
example drive letter e:.) You can then either run the program using
the File Manager or Program Manager. Just select the disk, directory
and program where you had VIEW copy the program and click on Run.
To install the program so it displays an icon in your applications
group you need to run the windows Setup program found in the Main
group.
First select Windows Setup in the Main Group.
Then select Options in the menu bar.
Select Set Up Applications.
Select Ask You to Specify An Application.
Type the path and name of the program you'd like to install.
Windows setup will copy the program's icon into the Application Group
and set up the program to run from the icon. From then on, as long
as the CDROM disc is in the drive, you can run the program by
clicking on its icon.
For example, to make an permanant icon for boxworld after
copying it with VIEW you would type:
c:\cica\win3\games\boxworld\boxworld.exe
into the "Specify An Application" box.
==========================================================================
Although you may own this disk, you do not own the programs recorded on
it. Many of the programs on this disc are shareware, and they may require
separate payment to the author of the program for continued use. You are
free to try shareware programs for a limited amount of time. If you are
satisfied, and want to continue to use the program, you are expected to
register the program by sending a specified amount of money directly to
the author of the program. In many cases the author will send you the
most up to date version of the program and a printed manual. Please check
individual files for conditions.
==========================================================================
Here is a list of some important files and directories:
readme.txt This file
go.bat A program to view the "readme" file, and unzip files
view.exe A program to search the disc and view files
gander.exe Another file viewer
index.txt A list of the files with descriptions
dirs.txt A list of the directories with descriptions
unzip.exe Program for unzipping files named *.zip
win3\ The Cica Windows collection
simtel\ The Simtel Windows3 collection
unzipped\ A selection of files that are unzipped
cis_libs\ Windows files from Compuserve
win_nt\ Windows NT files from ftp.uu.net
_bbs\ Index files and programs for bbs use
==========================================================================
Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and associate member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure
that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to
the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a
CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
==========================================================================
If you have access to the internet, you can find this archive at
ftp.cica.indiana.edu in the directory pub/pc/win3/. The Microsoft
Windows NT tools are available at ftp.uu.net in the directory
vendor/microsoft/win-nt-progs.
This CDROM is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are dissatisfied for
any reason, you may return it for a full refund.
This CDROM was made with the permission, but not the endorsement, of
CICA. No public funds were used to produce this disc.
In order to stay current with the latest software releases, the CICA
MS Windows CDROM is published four times per year, and is available by
subscription. If you have any questions about this cdrom, or if you
would like a catalog of other CDROM titles, please write or call:
Walnut Creek CDROM
1547 Palos Verdes Mall, #260
Walnut Creek CA 94596
USA
1 800 786 9907
+1 510 674 0783
+1 510 674 0821 fax
info@cdrom.com internet
72147,3425 compuserve
============================= README.TXT ===============================