READ ME FIRST Merit Network presents A Cruise of the Internet Version 2.0 for IBM-DOS and DOS compatibles running Windows March 20, 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 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. Copy MERITCRZ.EXE to your C:\WINDOWS directory. 2. 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. 3. Open the Applications window. 4. Click on the File option in the Program Manager window. 5. Click on New. 6. In the New Program Object window, click the Program Item button, and then on OK. 7. 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. 8. 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. 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 /internet/resources/cruise.mac 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.