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From: Kenny Bourbeau <kenny@truevine.net>
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One of the best parts of Internet access is the ability to download 
programs, music,  games etc.  This is a brief tutorial on how to 
download and install software programs.  It is assumed that you have
a basic understanding of Windows and your computer including how
your drives are organized into folders and how to create folders and
save/move files and folders. If this sounds like a foreign language to
you, there are many tutorials in the form of books, CDs and videos.

There are just a few things to remember when downloading software.
Follow these guidelines and you should not have any trouble.

Before downloading:
	Create a folder on your hard drive to receive it. On my computer
	I have a folder on my hard drive called "download" and whenever
	I download something, THAT is where I know to put/find it.

Beginning download:
	When you click to begin a download, the computer  gives you the 
	option to either "open" or "save to disk".  The answer is always
	"save". Do not get confused by the word "disk", your hard drive
	IS a disk (usually drive C)  You will save it to the folder you created
	for that purpose.

After download completes:
	Once the download has finished, disconnect and close any programs
	you may have running. Open the folder and double click the file you
	just downloaded, it will begin the installation.

After installation:
	The file you downloaded was a compression of the many files
	required for the program which are now installed on your computer
	so is no longer required for operation of the program. You can do
	one of 3 things with it:
		-save it where it is in case re-installation is ever needed
		-copy it to other storage for possible future needs
		-discard (delete) it 

Hmmmm..... Think I'll save this as a form letter.  HaHa...