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| the Other Internet Package README.TXT                        |
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| VERSION 0.903b  96/06/04                                     |
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1.0 Installation:
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- In 32-bit versions (Windows 95) the setup is done automatically.  You just have 
  to click on the SETUP.EXE file.  The default directory is "DRIVE:\Program Files\The Other Internet Package".
  You can change that directory and select something in your root directory.
- The 16 bit version does not yet have a setup program.  You have to copy the following files to a directory.

        build16.exe
        gif.dll
        jpeg.dll

  Creating a directory is done by going to the FILE menu item in File Manager and selecting 
  CREATE DIRECTORY command.  Type is the name of the directory you wish to create, such as, 
  THEOTHER and you will see
  C:\theother directory.

  Copy the above files from the temporary location you placed them to this new directory.


2.0 Running the program
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  In Windows 95, go to the START button and select from PROGRAMS The Other Internet Package.  
  You can also create a shortcut by right-clicking anywhere on your screen and selecting NEW 
  and then SHORTCUT.  The Shortcut Wizard will direct you.  Once you have the program icon on 
  your screen you can double click on it every time you wish to start the Other Internet Package.

  In WIndows 3.xx, you can place the program icon in one of your existing groups.  You select 
  NEW from the FILE menu item and complete the steps in the dialog box that appears on your screen.

  When you run the program for the first time:

      - the file <PROGNAME>.ini will be created in the windows directory
        where PROGNAME is the name of the executable
      - FOLDERS, CACHE and TEMP directories will be created in the current
        directory.
      - an initial set of folders will be created (Inbox, Outbox, Recycle and
        Default News Server).

  Set your mail and news properties by selecting the SETTINGS command under the OPTIONS menu item.

  There is also a SETTINGS WIzard under the same menu item.  If you are not sure about the 
  information you need to provide, you can use this Wizard to assist you.

 
3.0 How To
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  Open the Help File, select the How To section.  Alternatively, read the various Help Screens as 
  they provide detailed information about the functioning of the program.  However, it is the hope 
  of the developers of this program that you would be able to complete most tasks without 
  consulting the Help Files.


4.0 Known Limitations
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    - .XBM images not handled
    - Binhex conversion has not yet been implemented.
    - Security and encryption features have not been implemented
    - Multimedia plug-ins


5.0 Features that are being developed
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    - OLE embedding
    - security and encryption
    - Multimedia
    - dialer

6.0 Feedback
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    Please send your comments to (sthomson@pixelogic.com).  There is a FEEDBACK button under Help 
    menu item that you can use for this purpose.

      - please send comments about:
        - obvious bugs
        - what you like
        - what you dont like
        - features that would be necessary
        - features that would be nice

      - please include any details that might help me fix it like:
        - what caused the problem
        - can this be repeated at will or was that a one time incident

Enjoy the Other Internet Package