Companion Disc Readme for XML Step by Step by Michael J. Young Copyright (c) 2000 by Microsoft Corporation Portions copyright (c) 2000 by Michael J. Young All Rights Reserved ___________________________________________________________________ README CONTENTS - WHAT'S ON THIS CD? - HOW TO USE THE CD - SUPPORT INFORMATION - Microsoft Press support information WHAT'S ON THIS CD? ================== This companion disc contains copies of the source files given in the numbered listings in the book, as well as the graphics files used by these listings. This CD contains the following items: - Autorun menu for linking to the resources on this CD - Setup program to install the example files and related graphics files - All the source files - Related graphics files - A copy of the Appendix that provides the Resource Links in HTML - Setup program to install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 HOW TO USE THE CD ================= Autorun CD Menu --------------- To start using this companion disc, insert it into your CD-ROM drive. If Autorun is disabled on your system, run StartCD.exe in the root directory of the CD to launch the start menu. The menu provides you with an interface to all of the resources available on the CD, including access to comprehensive Web support from Microsoft Press. Example files for the book -------------------------- The source files given in the numbered listings in the book (as well as the supplemental graphics files) are included on this CD in the \Example Code folder. To copy all of the example files to your hard disk, select the Install Example Code and Resource Links setup option and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The samples require less than 1 MB of hard disk space. To uninstall the sample files, make the appropriate selection from Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. For more information, please see the "Using the Companion CD" section in the book's Introduction. Resource links for the book --------------------------- A large number of on-line resources are identified throughout the book. These resources are summarized in the Appendix, which is available on this CD in HTML for linking to the resource on the World Wide Web. This HTML file is installed on your computer along with the example files by selecting the Install Example Code and Resource Links setup option. To uninstall the resource links, make the appropriate selection from Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. (This will also uninstall the example files.) For more information, please see the "Using the Companion CD" section in the book's Introduction. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 -------------------------------- A U.S. English version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 has been included on this CD in the \MSIE501 folder. To launch the install screen for Internet Explorer 5 and the Internet Tools, select the Install Internet Explorer 5.01 setup option. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 ------------------------------- As this book goes to print, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 is in Beta test. The Beta version of the code is available for download at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie Once the Internet Explorer page is displayed, enter "Internet Explorer 5.5" into the Search box and click the Search button. Select the 'Internet Explorer 5.5 and Internet Tools Beta' entry from the Search Results list. Note Microsoft's comments regarding the wisdom of installing any Beta code on critical systems. When the official release becomes available, you will be able to download it directly from the Internet Explorer page. SUPPORT INFORMATION =================== Troubleshooting --------------- * Long file names on CD and 16-bit CD-ROM drives: If you have an older, 16-bit CD-ROM drive and you browse the CD, you will not see long filenames on folders or files. Contact your CD-ROM drive manufacturer for information and the latest driver updates. * Manually copying files from CD-ROM If you manually copy the example files from the CD-ROM to your hard disk, you might need to remove each file's read-only attribute in order to use the file. To do so, right-click the file in a Windows Explorer window and click Properties in the context menu. On the General tab, clear the Read-only check box in the Attributes section. Click OK. Microsoft Press support information ----------------------------------- Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the book and the contents of this companion disc. Microsoft Press provides corrections for books through the World Wide Web at http://mspress.microsoft.com/support/ If you have comments, questions, or ideas regarding the book or this companion disc, please send them to Microsoft Press via e-mail to: MSPInput@Microsoft.com or via postal mail to: Microsoft Press Attn: XML Step by Step Editor One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 Please note that product support is not offered through the above addresses.