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 READ ME FIRST
 Merit Network presents
 A Cruise of the Internet
 Version 2.0 for IBM-DOS and DOS compatibles running Windows
 February 12, 1993

 WHAT IS IT?
 Merit's "Cruise of the Internet" is a computer-based tutorial for new
 as well as experienced Internet "navigators."  The Cruise will introduce
 you to Internet resources as diverse as supercomputing, minorities,
 multimedia, and even cooking. It will also provide information about the
 tools needed to access those resources.

 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
 This tutorial will run on any IBM-DOS or DOS-compatible computer which
 is equipped to display 256 colors at an aspect ratio of 640 x 480. To
 run the Cruise tutorial you will need:

    - An IBM-DOS or DOS-compatible computer 
    - XGA- or XGA-compatible adapter set to display 256 colors at 640 x 480
    - Microsoft Windows(TM) version 3.1 running in enhanced mode
    - Approximately 1.5 MB of disk space
    - 2 MB RAM minimum
    - Internet connectivity and software that does file transfers via FTP.

 HOW TO INSTALL IT:
 The following directions will install the Cruise in the WINDOWS directory
 on your C: drive and as an icon in the Applications Window.

 1. On your PC type:
         cd c:\windows
 2. Use Anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to obtain the directions
    (this file) and the Cruise (in binary format):
         ftp nic.merit.edu
         username: anonymous
         password: guest
         ftp> cd resources
         ftp> get merit.cruise2.win.readme meritcrz.txt
         ftp> binary
         ftp> get merit.cruise2.win.exe meritcrz.exe
         ftp> quit
 3. Start Windows in enhanced mode by typing "WIN /3" at the DOS-prompt.
    The cruise requires that Windows be running in Enhanced mode instead
    of Standard mode or Real mode.
 4. Open the Applications window.
 5. Click on the File option in the Program Manager window.
 6. Click on New.
 7. In the New Program Object window, click the Program Item
    button, and then on OK.
 8. In the Program Item Properties window, fill in the boxes as follows:
         Description:         Merit's Cruise 2.0
         Command Line:        meritcrz
         Working Directory:   c:\windows
    and then click on OK.
 9. A movie projector icon with the label "Merit's Cruise 2.0" should
    appear in the Applications window.  To run the Cruise, double-click
    on the icon.

 Note: If you do not have Internet connectivity from your PC, you may
 still be able to acquire the Cruise.  Talk to your local support staff
 to determine if other machines on your campus have FTP capabilities and
 a way to transfer binary files to your PC.

 DISTRIBUTION:
 You may copy and distribute the Cruise without charge. You must
 include the MERITCRZ.TXT file with the Cruise and you may not charge
 any fees for the distribution of the Cruise.

 A version of the cruise for Apple Macintosh II, LC, and Quadra computers
 is also available for Anonymous FTP from nic.merit.edu in the same directory.

 CREDITS:
 This tutorial was developed by Steve Burdick in collaboration
 with Laura Kelleher and Mark Davis-Craig, Merit Network, Inc.
 For more information send e-mail to 

         cruise2feedback@merit.edu

 Copyright 1992, Merit Network, Inc., Information Services,  
 Ann Arbor, MI.