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                              README

                               for

                Microsoft Press Electronic Books 

            Copyright (c) 1999 by Microsoft Corporation

                       All Rights Reserved
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README CONTENTS
 - HOW TO MAKE THIS PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR NETWORK INSTALL
     - How to modify the type of installation
 - WHAT'S ON THIS CD?
     - Electronic Book
     - Setup
     - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01
 - REQUIREMENTS
 - YOUR GUIDE TO MICROSOFT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
   - Self-Help Tools to Find Answers Yourself
   - Direct Assistance with a Microsoft Technical Support Engineer
   - Additional Support Options
 - KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE MICROSOFT HTML HELP ACTIVEX CONTROL VERSION 1.2
 - MICROSOFT PRESS SUPPORT INFORMATION


HOW TO MAKE THIS PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR NETWORK INSTALL
======================================================
1. Copy the contents of the ebook directory and all subdirectories
   to a network share.
2. Make the share available to users.
3. Instruct users to run the setup.exe file.

The setup for this electronic book can be configured by 
the network administrator either to run from the install 
point (network install) or to download all necessary files
to the user machine (local install). By default the installation
is configured to run from the installation point.

How to modify the type of installation
--------------------------------------
1. Open the file "bonline.ini" in a text editor.
2. Edit the InstallType parameter to read either: 

   InstallType=Local
          or
   InstallType=Network

3. Save and close the file. Note: If you receive an error when saving the file, verify in the file properties that the read-only file attribute is not checked.


WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT?
================================

Electronic Book 
---------------
The complete text of the original print book is contained in the 
electronic book.

Setup
-----
Setup for this product will check the user's machine for required
files, install required files, create a desktop icon and Start menu
item for the electronic book, and (depending on the configuration 
described above) possibly copy the electronic book files to the user's
machine.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01
-----------------------------------
The IE4setup subdirectory contains the U.S. English version of
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. 
For up-to-date information on the Internet Explorer
consult Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web site:

    http://www.microsoft.com/ie/




REQUIREMENTS
============
This electronic book requires a system running:
* Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, OR Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 3
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 is included on the CD and will be 
installed on the user's machine automatically if necessary. 
The Internet Explorer setup has been configured to install the 
minimum necessary files and will not change the user's current
settings or associations.


YOUR GUIDE TO MICROSOFT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
=========================================
Microsoft offers technical support and services ranging from self-help 
tools to direct assistance with a Microsoft Technical Support Engineer. 
Note: The services and prices listed here are available in the United 
States and Canada only (see Technical Support Worldwide below).

Self-Help Tools to Find Answers Yourself
----------------------------------------
Support Online: Rather help yourself to answers? Support Online makes
it easy.  Simply select your product and type in your question. Because
the site's search engine uses a natural language query, you can even 
write your question in your own words.  Then click "Find" and Support 
Online does all the rest, employing the latest Microsoft technologies 
to instantly search Microsoft Technical Support's vast collection of 
problem-solving tools and technical information like the Knowledge Base 
and Frequently Asked Questions.  Next time you have a technical question, 
visit Support Online at 

	http://support.microsoft.com/support/ 

and see how easy it is to get the answers you need.

Direct Assistance with a Microsoft Technical Support Engineer
-------------------------------------------------------------
Standard No-Charge Support: If you still need answers to your technical 
questions, Microsoft offers Standard No-Charge Support for retail versions* 
of this product as follows:

	Unlimited no-charge support for issues related to set-up and 
	installation only. 

To receive Standard No-Charge Support, in the U.S. and Canada, please call 
(425) 635-7033, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Pacific time, Monday through Friday, 
excluding holidays. Note: Toll-charges may apply.

*If your Microsoft product was pre-installed or distributed with your personal 
computer, the personal computer manufacturer is responsible for providing your 
product support.  For support, contact the manufacturer or source from which you 
obtained your Microsoft product.
 
Pay-Per-Incident Support: If you require support after normal business hours, 
you can purchase Pay-Per-Incident Support.  In the U.S. and Canada, for a fee 
of $95US per incident, please call (800) 936-5800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a 
week, including holidays.  In the U.S. only, you can also call (900) 555-2300.
Note:  Support fees for the (800)# calls will be billed to your VISA, MasterCard, 
or American Express credit card.  Support fees for the (900)# calls will appear 
on your telephone bill

Priority Annual Support: If you anticipate a high volume of support incidents, 
or need priority access to Microsoft Technical Support Engineers, you can purchase 
a Priority Annual Developer Account.  In the U.S. and Canada, for more information 
or to purchase an annual account, at a cost of $895US per 10 incidents, please call 
(800) 936-3500, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.  To submit an 
incident against an existing account, call (800) 936-4800, 24 hours a day, 7 days 
a week, including holidays.

Submitting questions via the Internet: In the U.S. and Canada, you can also submit 
your Standard No-Charge, Pay-Per-Incident or Priority Annual support questions via 
the Internet with Web Response.  For more details, go to Support Online at 

	http://support.microsoft.com/support
	
Additional Support Options
--------------------------
Support Programs and Services: Microsoft Technical Support also offers professional 
support programs and services for medium-sized and large businesses that require more 
than just standard incident resolution.  For more information, see the Technical Support 
section of the Help file, or learn about support options at 

	http://www.microsoft.com/support/

Text Telephone: Microsoft text telephone (TTY/TTD) services are available for the deaf 
or hard-of-hearing. In the United States, using a TTY/TTD modem, dial (425) 635-4948, 
6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Pacific time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. In 
Canada, using a TTY/TTD modem, dial (905) 568-9641, 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Eastern time, 
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Technical Support Worldwide: Support services and prices may vary outside the United 
States and Canada.  For information on support available outside the U.S. and Canada, 
contact the local Microsoft subsidiary in your area.  For a list of worldwide Microsoft 
subsidiaries, see the Technical Support section of the product Help file or visit the 
phone number section of 

	http://www.microsoft.com/support/

Note: The services and prices listed here are available in the United States and Canada 
only.  Support services may vary outside the U.S. and Canada.  For more information on 
support in other locations, contact your local Microsoft subsidiary.  

Microsoft's support services are subject to Microsoft's then-current prices, terms, 
and conditions, which are subject to change without notice.



KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE MICROSOFT HTML HELP ACTIVEX CONTROL VERSION 1.2
=====================================================================

* The highlighting feature in Search (on the Help Viewer toolbar, 
  click Options/Search Highlight Off or On) requires reloading the topic 
  currently displayed to see a change.

* Printing a very large topic may fail.

* The HTML Help Installation and Update package (Hhupd.exe) will not 
  run on a Windows NT system unless you have administrative privileges. 

* HTML Help does not run on any version of Windows NT earlier than 
  Windows NT 4.0. 



Microsoft Press Support Information
===================================
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this electronic book. 
Microsoft Press provides corrections for books at the following Web site:

    http://mspress.microsoft.com/support/

If you have comments, questions, or ideas regarding the product, please 
send them to Microsoft Press via e-mail to:

    MSPINPUT@MICROSOFT.COM

or via postal mail to:

    Microsoft Press
    Attn:  Microsoft Press Technical Support
    One Microsoft Way
    Redmond, WA  98052-6399

Please note that product support is not offered through the above
addresses. 



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