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The QAID - Question - Answer - Information - Database
Compiled By Mike Dixon - mdixon@whidbey.net - Copyright August 1995
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Pronouced "CAID" (Because I made it up, and that's the way I say it. (grin)
Available as a stand-alone hypertext database. Your appreciation for this
work can be shown by simply sending me e-mail. It will encourage me to
continue and improve the QAID. (I also entertain job offers <g>.)
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WHAT IS IT?
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The QAID is a hypertext collection of questions, answers, information,
tips, tricks, news, rumors, etc.... The interface sports a fully indexed
search routine, printing, exporting, copy-and-paste, bookmarks, and
separate personal notes on each page.
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INTERFACE CONSIDERATION
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NOTE: These databases are authored to provide both a WWW page and a
stand-alone interface all in one swing. Things that are not perfect are
probably that way due to compatibility or conversion/formatting needs.
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NOTICE OF CONTRIBUTORS COMMENTS
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NOTICE: All comments from persons quoted in this QAID database are to be
considered their own thoughts, opinions, and recommendations. They do not
(unless specifically noted) express their employers views in any way
whatsoever.
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DISCLAIMER (The Fine Print):
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DISCLAIMER (The Fine Print): This database is provided without any
expressed or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to
ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the author and
contributors assume no responsibility for errors or ommissions, or for
damages resulting from the use of the information herein. It is considered
to be "AS IS" and the end user of any such information contained herein
assumes all responsibilities and risks of any such information being
harmfull to their system. In other words -- if it destroys your system,
don't say i didn't warn you.
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COPYRIGHT: (More Fine Print):
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COPYRIGHT: This compilation as a whole is protected by applicable copyright
laws. The author of this compilation reserves all rights the work. Please
contact the author for reproduction considerations. (normally approved most
of the time.)
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AUTHORING SOFTWARE USED
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These databases were authored using HyperWriter! 4.01. The WWW Home Page
Version of the QAID utilizes HyperWriter's "Save as HTML" option to convert
to HTML (WWW) form.
For those recieving this database in the stand-alone form the WWW page can
be found at: http://www.whidbey.net/~mdixon/qaid0001.htm
Please visit this site for the most up-to-date information and newest
downloadable version.
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INSTALLATION OF THE QAID
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1. Create a directory for the QAID. (There are many files in the QAID, so
you will not want to put it in a directoy with another program.)
2. Unzip the QAID to the created directory. >>>If prompted to overwrite
files choose YES.<<<
3. Run the QAID by executing HRW.EXE. The INI file will self adjust to the
new directory.
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USING THE QAID
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Most of the interface is self explainitory. Simply use F1, enter, or the
left mouse button to activate a hypertext link.
ESC or RIGHT mouse button acts like BACK and will backtrack you through
the topics you have been to.
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UN-INSTALLING THE QAID
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1. Simply delete its directory, it places no files anywhere else on your
harddrive.
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CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
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At the present time the only way to contact the author is via internet
e-mail. mdixon@whidbey.net
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Here are some comments from people who have used the QAID:
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Kudos and congrats are in order to our ever working hard listowners and
give and take members with special light to ~mdixon. On page 134 of
this month's PC WORLD , (all about Win95), it gives special mention to
win95-l as a source of superb support without hanging on a tech line and
special mention to M. Dixon for his home page with great links. Thanks
to all from this original member. - SCN User - bc127@SCN.ORG
"The media is full of glitz and hype, but here at Netsurfer, we'll just
point you to a couple of truly useful links. Mike Dixon's Windows 95 page
has the lowdown on every aspect of the new operating system: bugs, rumors,
installation instructions, Microsoft Network, Windows 95 myths, and even
some modest humor. Real beta testers with real comments." - Netsurfer
Digest , Vol 1, Issue 25 - http://www.netsurf.com/nsd/nsd.95.07.22.html
Netsurfer Digest: http://www.netsurf.com/nsd/index.html
Hello! I'm writing a homepage for PRODIGY with Windows-related sites.
As long as you do not have any objections, a link to Windows 95 QAID site
will be placed on my page. Thanks! - Josh Birnbaum - PRODIGY Windows
Interest Area Moderator - EUWW77A@prodigy.com
The last guy I told he made Netsurfer Digest didn't know, so I wasn't
sure if you did. Vol 1 Issue 25 has a link to your page. This and the
PCWORLD mention means you're doing a FANTASTIC job with the QAID. Keep
up the good work. Take care, Scott Ross Co-owner WIN95-L
Mike, I've just been checking your db culled from win95-l.
A great start !!! The main advantage to me is that there is a good index.
It's quicker to branch down to topics than msn, and win95-l has no index.
Thanks for the work, John Godfrey
This is a great start. Thanks so much for your work. It has already been
a help. John Riesen JRIESEN@ansc1.cag.uconn.edu
This is a very good job Mike. Well presented and arranged. Mark Dodge
markd@PrimeNet.Com
Mike, Thanks for the great help " QAID" I just logged on to it. IT is a
real help to not have to look through hundreds of files on WIN95-L and
try to find any useful items. Please keep up the GOOD work and you just
might convince me to put WIN95 on my "REAL" system. I'm using a 386-40,
4mb RAM and 520md drive with Win95 now. I can't , or don't feel I can take
the risk of putting it on my 486DX-33 8mb RAM, 420mb drive system yet.
Again thanks for all your work and I'll be looking to your system for the
current info. I've logged off the WIN95-L sig as of today. Chuck Alldrin
Chico, CA
A great idea and looks really useful. I'll be interested in looking at
the stand-alone hypertext version when it becomes available. In the
meantime, keep up the good work. Ian Mawer ian_mawer@merck.com
Excellent work in progress! I will (when Win95 comes available) have a
real good place to send my users to first! Derek Moyes, derekm@tenet.edu
I followed your prompt from the Win95 list server. This is great, you've
done a great job. I had started the same thing but your vision is a lot
better than mine. Thanks for taking the time. Mike Courteau
shuttle@WorldLink.ca
I found your http://www.whidbey.net/~mdixon/win40001.htm site today, it's
pretty impressive. Ron Schwarz rschwarz@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu
Here's my thank you. Got pointed in the right direction to getting my PPP
connection working, thanks. John R. Harris jharris@epsilon.afsoc.af.mil
Hi, your work is just tremendous !! I can count at least eight instances
where my friends and I have either benefitted from a tip/suggestion from
your qaid or gain some useful insight into win 95.
Kiu Cheong Mau eng10491@nus.sg National University of Singapore
Hey... I just took a look a your page... Nicely done, Ill add it to my
page now. Thanks for the feedback, see ya Mark Leary snipe@pcix.com
Duxbury, MA
Positively great URL! We poor, fortunate W95 beta people need stuff like
this.Thanks again. 74723.422@compuserve.com
I have had a hard time getting support for Win95 from Microsoft. The docs
seem to lead me into nevernever land. Your page had the most to offer of
the other pages that I have visited. Keep up the good work! I'll be back!
I think your page is great! I have found many great tips. Bernie DeBot
bfd9631@tntech.edu
Just found your pages...great info center :) -
Stripe - reddwarf@reddwarf.mv.com
No questions, tips, thoughts, or suggestions - just a quick 'nice job'
and 'thanks!'. Your pages are a useful resource, I expect I'll be
referring a lot of people to them. - Steve McCready - boojum@sna.com