The QAID - Question - Answer - Information - Database
Compiled By Mike Dixon - mdixon@whidbey.net - Copyright August 1995
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Pronouced "CAID" (Because I made it up, and that's the way I say it. (grin)
Available as a stand-alone hypertext database. Your appreciation for this
work can be shown by simply sending me e-mail. It will encourage me to 
continue and improve the QAID. (I also entertain job offers <g>.)

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WHAT IS IT?
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The QAID is a hypertext collection of questions, answers, information, 
tips, tricks, news, rumors, etc.... The interface sports a fully indexed
search routine, printing, exporting, copy-and-paste, bookmarks, and 
separate personal notes on each page.

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INTERFACE CONSIDERATION
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NOTE: These databases are authored to provide both a WWW page and a 
stand-alone interface all in one swing. Things that are not perfect are 
probably that way due to compatibility or conversion/formatting needs.

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NOTICE OF CONTRIBUTORS COMMENTS
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NOTICE: All comments from persons quoted in this QAID database are to be 
considered their own thoughts, opinions, and recommendations. They do not
(unless specifically noted) express their employers views in any way 
whatsoever.

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DISCLAIMER (The Fine Print):
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DISCLAIMER (The Fine Print):  This database is provided without any 
expressed or implied warranties.  While every effort has been taken to 
ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the author and 
contributors assume no responsibility for errors or ommissions, or for 
damages resulting from the use of the information herein. It is considered
to be "AS IS" and the end user of any such information contained herein 
assumes all responsibilities and risks of any such information being 
harmfull to their system. In other words -- if it destroys your system, 
don't say i didn't warn you.

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COPYRIGHT: (More Fine Print):
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COPYRIGHT: This compilation as a whole is protected by applicable copyright
laws. The author of this compilation reserves all rights the work. Please
contact the author for reproduction considerations. (normally approved most
of the time.)

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AUTHORING SOFTWARE USED
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These databases were authored using HyperWriter! 4.01. The WWW Home Page
Version of the QAID utilizes HyperWriter's "Save as HTML" option to convert
to HTML (WWW) form. 

For those recieving this database in the stand-alone form the WWW page can
be found at: http://www.whidbey.net/~mdixon/qaid0001.htm

Please visit this site for the most up-to-date information and newest
downloadable version.

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INSTALLATION OF THE QAID
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1. Create a directory for the QAID. (There are many files in the QAID, so
   you will not want to put it in a directoy with another program.)

2. Unzip the QAID to the created directory. >>>If prompted to overwrite 
   files choose YES.<<<

3. Run the QAID by executing HRW.EXE. The INI file will self adjust to the
   new directory.

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USING THE QAID
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Most of the interface is self explainitory. Simply use F1, enter, or the 
left mouse button to activate a hypertext link. 

ESC or RIGHT mouse button acts like BACK and will backtrack you through
the topics you have been to.

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UN-INSTALLING THE QAID
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1. Simply delete its directory, it places no files anywhere else on your
   harddrive.

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CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
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At the present time the only way to contact the author is via internet
e-mail. mdixon@whidbey.net

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Here are some comments from people who have used the QAID:
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Kudos and congrats are in order to our ever working hard listowners and 
give and take members with special light to ~mdixon.  On page 134 of 
this month's   PC WORLD , (all about Win95), it gives special mention to 
win95-l as a source of superb support without hanging on a tech line and 
special mention to M. Dixon for his home page with great links.  Thanks 
to all from this original member. - SCN User - bc127@SCN.ORG

"The media is full of glitz and hype, but here at Netsurfer, we'll just 
point you to a couple of truly useful links. Mike Dixon's Windows 95 page 
has the lowdown on every aspect of the new operating system: bugs, rumors, 
installation instructions, Microsoft Network, Windows 95 myths, and even 
some modest humor. Real beta testers with real comments." -  Netsurfer 
Digest , Vol 1, Issue 25 - http://www.netsurf.com/nsd/nsd.95.07.22.html
Netsurfer Digest: http://www.netsurf.com/nsd/index.html

Hello!  I'm writing a homepage for PRODIGY with Windows-related sites. 
As long as you do not have any objections, a link to Windows 95 QAID site 
will be placed on my page.  Thanks! - Josh Birnbaum - PRODIGY Windows 
Interest Area Moderator - EUWW77A@prodigy.com

The last guy I told he made Netsurfer Digest didn't know, so I wasn't 
sure  if you did.  Vol 1 Issue 25 has a link to your page.  This and the 
PCWORLD  mention means you're doing a FANTASTIC job with the QAID.  Keep 
up the good work. Take care, Scott Ross Co-owner WIN95-L

Mike, I've just been checking your db culled from win95-l. 
A great start !!! The main advantage to me is that there is a good index. 
It's quicker to branch down to topics than msn, and win95-l has no index. 
Thanks for the work, John Godfrey

This is a great start.  Thanks so much for your work.  It has already been 
a help. John Riesen JRIESEN@ansc1.cag.uconn.edu

This is a very good job Mike. Well presented and arranged. Mark Dodge 
markd@PrimeNet.Com

Mike, Thanks for the great help " QAID" I just logged on to it. IT is a 
real help to not have to look through hundreds of files on WIN95-L and 
try to find any useful items. Please keep up the GOOD work and you just 
might convince me to put WIN95 on my "REAL" system. I'm using a 386-40, 
4mb RAM and 520md drive with Win95 now. I can't , or don't feel I can take 
the risk of putting it on my 486DX-33 8mb RAM, 420mb drive system yet. 
Again thanks for all your work and I'll be looking to your system for the 
current info. I've logged off the WIN95-L sig as of today. Chuck Alldrin 
Chico, CA

A great idea and looks really useful.  I'll be interested in looking at 
the stand-alone hypertext version when it becomes available.  In the 
meantime, keep up the good work. Ian Mawer ian_mawer@merck.com

Excellent work in progress!  I will (when Win95 comes available) have a 
real good place to send my users to first! Derek Moyes, derekm@tenet.edu

I followed your prompt from the Win95 list server. This is great, you've 
done a great job. I had started the same thing but your vision is a lot 
better than mine. Thanks for taking the time. Mike Courteau 
shuttle@WorldLink.ca

I found your http://www.whidbey.net/~mdixon/win40001.htm site today, it's 
pretty impressive. Ron Schwarz rschwarz@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu

Here's my thank you.  Got pointed in the right direction to getting my PPP 
connection working, thanks. John R. Harris jharris@epsilon.afsoc.af.mil

Hi, your work is just tremendous !! I can count at least eight instances 
where my friends and I have either benefitted from a tip/suggestion from 
your qaid or gain some useful insight into win 95.  
Kiu Cheong Mau eng10491@nus.sg National University of Singapore

Hey... I just took a look a your page...  Nicely done, Ill add it to my 
page now.  Thanks for the feedback, see ya  Mark Leary snipe@pcix.com 
Duxbury, MA

Positively great URL!  We poor, fortunate W95 beta people need stuff like 
this.Thanks again. 74723.422@compuserve.com

I have had a hard time getting support for Win95 from Microsoft. The docs 
seem to lead me into nevernever land. Your page had the most to offer of 
the other pages that I have visited. Keep up the good work! I'll be back! 
I think your page is great! I have found many great tips. Bernie DeBot 
bfd9631@tntech.edu

Just found your pages...great info center :) - 
Stripe - reddwarf@reddwarf.mv.com

No questions, tips, thoughts, or suggestions - just a quick 'nice job' 
and  'thanks!'.  Your pages are a useful resource, I expect I'll be 
referring a lot of  people to them. - Steve McCready - boojum@sna.com

