Easy Download Guide

            Four Simple Steps to Downloading Files From the Internet


     Download Steps:

     Step 1 - Create a download folder, if necessary
     Step 2 - Download a file using your browser
     Step 3 - Prepare your file for installation
     Step 4 - Use CAM UnZip to open anyfile.zip


     Step 1: Create a Download Folder

     Start by establishing good  habits. Organizing  your downloaded  files 
     will  help.   Start  by  creating  a  new  folder  (directory)  called 
     C:\download for your use.

     If you use the Windows 95 Explorer: highlight your C: drive, and  then 
     click on these menu items, one  after the  other: File  | New  Folder. 
     When a folder entitled New Folder is created, rename it download.

     Note: A word about distinguishing between the Windows 95 Explorer  and 
     Microsoft Internet  Explorer. The  Windows 95  Explorer is  the system 
     tool that helps you examine and  access your  entire computer;  files; 
     directories; drives;  desktop, etc.   In contrast,  Microsoft Internet 
     Explorer is the browser you can use to surf the Web.

     If you  use the  Windows 3.1  or 95  File Manager,  highlight your  C: 
     drive, and then click on these menu items, one after the other: File | 
     Create Directory. Type download  into the  name box  that appears  and 
     click OK. 

                        Tips for following this exercise

     Here are several tips so you can use other programs  as you  follow the 
     steps in this tutorial:

     Close other programs you don't need.

     Use Alt-Tab to easily toggle between programs.

     Resize windows or click on their title bars  to move  them out  of the 
     way. 


     Step 2: Download a file using your browser

     Each browser handles things in a slightly different  way. Usually  you 
     just  click  on  the  link  to   the  file   and  downloading   begins 
     automatically. Consult your browser help files for more information.


     Step 3: Prepare Your File for Installation

     While some files end in .exe and automatically install or explode into 
     many files, most files you will download will likely end in .zip.

     Since programs almost always include more than one file, think  of the 
     trouble it would be to download many files just to get one  program to 
     install. A .zip file, also referred to as an archive, is an individual 
     file that has files stored within it. When multiple files are combined 
     into one .zip file, they are also compressed  in size,  which has  the 
     further benefit  of saving  hard drive  space and  shortening download 
     time.

     Before  you  can  install  any program  you download  that is  in .ZIP 
     format, it will be necessary to unzip (open up) the zip file  in order 
     to  use  the  files  stored  within  it.   While  other utilities  are 
     available, I recommend CAM UnZip for unzipping files.

     If you already have CAM UnZip installed and ready for use, then  go to 
     Step 4.

     If you do not already have CAM UnZip, then go back a page and download 
     and install it.

                         Download and Install CAM UnZip

     Click on the CAM UnZip link to download it to your computer's download 
     folder.

     When the download is complete, use Explorer or File Manager to move to 
     your download folder. The CAM UnZip file (cuzsetup.exe) is in the form 
     of an .exe that can be run and installed without any additional help.

     Double-click on  cuzsetup.exe to  install CAM  UnZip, then  follow the 
     easy step-by-step instructions.


     Step 4: Use CAM UnZip to open anyfile.zip

     From Explorer, simply double-click on a  .ZIP file  in order  to unzip 
     it. Read the instructions and watch what is going on.  To install  the 
     program after unzipping, simply double-click on SETUP.EXE.

     Files that you download generally will have one or more files that can 
     help you learn about, install, and understand your obligations if  you 
     want to continue to use the  program. Examples  of files  that can  be 
     opened  using  Windows  Notepad   are  readme.txt,   file_id.diz,  and 
     vendinfo.diz.

     When you double-click on readme.txt, the file should open in  Notepad. 
     Now you can read all about the program and how to install it.


                                Congratulations!

     You've successfully downloaded a  file and  now a  whole new  world is 
     available to you! The Internet is a great source for  finding software 
     gems. By tapping into the Web's  motherlode of  software, you  can try 
     programs to see if you like  them before  laying out  that hard-earned 
     cash,  and  keep  your  favorite  programs  up-to-date by  learning to 
     download and install their latest versions.

     Most of  the files  you come  across will  fall into  a few  different 
     categories. Freeware and Public Domain software  are free  for you  to 
     use, although you may be required to send the author a postcard  or do 
     a good deed in return. Shareware and Demonstration software allow  you 
     to try out a fully or partially operational program. If  you like  it, 
     you can buy the full version or legitimize your copy by paying a fee.