Welcome to the Microprocessor Report Library CD ROM.
This ReadMe file contains the latest installation and licensing information for the Microprocessor Report Library CD ROM. The CD ROM is compatible with Macintosh, Windows and UNIX systems.
Be sure to read the license agreement at the end of this document before using the product.
Contents of the CD ROM
- The file Start.pdf is the "front door" to the indexing system. Open this file to automatically launch the index and begin a search.
- The file Tips.pdf is an Adobe Acrobat file containing handy tips for making the best use of the CD ROM.
- Macintosh, Windows and UNIX installers for 'Acrobat Reader with Search' are in the Install directory. You must install the appropriate Acrobat Reader with Search on your local hard drive to make full use of this product.
Installation Instructions
YOU MUST USE ADOBE ACROBAT READER 3.0 WITH SEARCH OR LATER.
FOR BEST RESULTS, ACROBAT 4.0 WITH SEARCH IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The CD ROM includes Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 with Search installers for Macintosh PPC and Windows 95 and up. For Macintosh 68K and Windows 3.1 systems you must use Acrobat Reader 3.0 with Search. For the most current Acrobat Reader documentation, see Adobe's site, www.adobe.com.
If the CD ROM search function appears not to work, the most likely cause is that you are not using a version of Acrobat Reader that includes the Search Plug In. You should install a search-enabled version of Acrobat Reader either from this CD ROM or from the Adobe Website. There is no charge for this download. If you choose to download an installer from the Web, be sure to select the "Include Search" option.
Technical Support for the CD ROM is available at 408-328-3900 on weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm PST.
Installation Steps
- Insert the Microprocessor Report Library CD ROM into your CD ROM drive.
- Close all active applications and launch the appropriate Adobe Acrobat with Search installer for your system. See the table below for installer locations and filenames. All installers are in the "Install" directory on this CD ROM.
| Operating System | Installer |
|---|
| Macintosh_PPC | MPR:Install:Macintosh_PPC:Reader Installer |
| Macintosh_68K | MPR:Install:Macintosh_68K:Reader+Search:Reader:Reader 3.01 Installer |
| Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 | MPR:Install\Win95\rs405eng.exe |
| Windows 3.1 | MPR\Install\Win31\rs16e301.exe |
| UNIX | MPR/Install/UNIX/README_U.TXT |
Searching the CD ROM
- Open the file, 'Start.pdf' located at the root directory of the CD ROM. Opening this file will automatically launch the Microprocessor Report Index.
- In the resulting window enter your search criteria and press the Search button.
- If your search criteria are valid, a list of article titles will be presented. Double click on the title of your choice to view that article.
Microprocessor Report (TM) Product License Agreement
This CD ROM in this package is one issue of the Microprocessor Report Library on CD ROM (the "CD") which contains articles and other content from the Microprocessor Report(TM) newsletter. The CD and its contents are proprietary products of MicroDesign Resources ("MDR"), publisher of the newsletter, except insofar as it contains software licensed to MDR from third parties.
License
- MDR grants you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the CD on any single computer in your organization, and to make one print copy of any article contained on the CD solely for your own personal use.
- You may not allow the CD to be used by any third party, either directly, or via any networking, file sharing, or multi-user system. Multi-user licenses are available if you wish to share this CD over a network. Contact MDR at 408-328-3900 for information and rates.
- You may not make more than one print copy of any article contained on the CD for distribution either within your company or to the public. If you need more than one print copy, you must contact MDR and pay a per copy reprint fee. Call 408-328-3900 for reprint rates and authorization.
- You may not decompile, disassemble, merge, modify or reverse engineer the CD or its contents, create derivative works thereof or make electronic copies of any content on the CD.
- You may not remove or obscure any copyright, trademark or
other similar notice from the CD or its contents.
- You may quote limited portions of information contained on the CD for use in other documents or presentations in accordance with the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law.
This CD is sold either as part of a subscription service or as a single copy. Each quarter subscribers receive a new CD that contains all the articles available in the Microprocessor Report Library on CD ROM. Subscribers agree that upon receipt of each new CD you will destroy all previous issues of the CD in your possession. Subscribers' use or distribution of superseded issues of the CD constitutes a violation of this agreement.
The license may be transferred with prior written approval by MDR.
RESTRICTED RIGHTS
The CD is licensed subject to RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government or any person or entity acting on its behalf is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at DFARS (48 CFR 252.277-7013) for DoD contracts, in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights clause in the FAR (48 CFR 52.227-19) for civilian agencies or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA Supplement to the FAR, or in other comparable agency clauses. The contractor of the enclosed CD is MicroDesign Resources, 298 South Sunnyvale Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.
LIMITED WARRANTY
MDR warrants that the CD will substantially conform to the specifications, provided that it is used on the computer hardware and with the operating system for which it was designed. MDR also warrants that the optical media on which the CD is distributed is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. MDR will replace defective media or correct substantial software errors at no charge, provided you return the defective CD to MDR within 90 days of delivery to you, as evidenced by a copy of your invoice. If MDR is unable to replace defective media or correct substantial software errors within a reasonable period of time, MDR will, at its option, either refund the unused portion of the subscription fee or extend your subscription to the CD by one issue. THESE ARE YOUR SOLE REMEDIES AND THE SOLE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF MDR FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR DEFECT.
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LIMITED LIABILITY
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
GENERAL
This license constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes any prior agreements between MDR and you regarding this CD. All rights not expressly granted are retained by MDR. Nothing in this license constitutes a waiver of the rights of MDR under the U.S. Copyright Act or any other Federal or State law or international treaty. You are fully responsible for installation, management, and operation of the CD. This agreement and the limited warranty and disclaimer of liability contained herein shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. If any court of competent jurisdiction finds any portion of this agreement to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforceable to the maximum extent permissible and the remainder of this agreement shall continue in full force and effect.