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___________________________________________________________________ README for Microsoft Press Companion eBooks Copyright (c) 2003 by Microsoft Corporation All Rights Reserved ___________________________________________________________________ README CONTENTS - MICROSOFT PRESS COMPANION EBOOKS - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Minimum System Requirements - Recommended System Requirements - INSTALLATION SETTINGS - Installing via the Companion CD - Local Install - TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR MICROSOFT PRESS PRODUCTS - KNOWN ISSUES - SEND FEEDBACK MICROSOFT PRESS COMPANION EBOOKS ================================ Every effort has been made to ensure that the text of the eBook matches the original text of the print book as much as possible. Changes in formatting might have been made to the eBook version to ensure ease of readability on a screen. Reprints of the print version may include text updates not included in the eBook version of this title. 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Recommended System Requirements ------------------------------- The following system configuration is recommended for the best viewing experience of Microsoft Press eBooks: *Windows 98 or Windows 2000 *Pentium II (or similar) with 266 MHz or higher processor *64 MB RAM *8X CD-ROM drive or faster *800x600 with high color (16-bit) display settings INSTALLATION SETTINGS ===================== Installing via the Companion CD ------------------------------- To install the eBook from the Companion CD, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Accept the License Agreement. Select "eBook" from the menu. You will be directed through the eBook setup program. After installation is complete, the Desktop icon file, README, and PID.TXT (necessary for technical support) will be installed to your default Program Files folder under the subfolder: \MSPress\BooksOnline\[title of the book]. With this type of installation, the Companion CD will need to be in the CD drive in order to view the eBook. 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