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  Welcome to the NewsEDGE/LAN (TM) live news processing product!
                  NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows 2.0
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This file contains information for the NewsEDGE administrator
about installing NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows 2.0.

CONTENTS:

1.   OVERVIEW
2.   INSTALLING NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS
3.   SETTING UP NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS
4.   CONFIGURING NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS
5.   SETTING UP THE NEWSEDGE ICON IN WINDOWS
6.   NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS FILE LIST

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                            OVERVIEW
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Installing NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows involves four stages:

1.   Installing the master NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows program
     directory on a network file server or on each user PC.

2.   Setting up an individual NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows personal
     directory for each NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows user.

3.   Using the CONFIG program to configure NewsEDGE/LAN for
     Windows settings for individual users.

4.   Setting up the NewsEDGE icon within Windows.

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               INSTALLING NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS
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NewsEDGE/LAN 2.0 offers you two choices for installing
NewsEDGE/LAN software:

1.   You can install the majority of the NewsEDGE/LAN software on
     a network file server and create a small personal directory
     for each user on the PC.

     This option saves disk space on individual PCs and will
     facilitate future upgrades.

2.   You can install both the master NewsEDGE/LAN program
     directory and the personal directory on each PC.

     This option saves seconds where speedy delivery of the news
     is crucial, but will involve upgrading each PC for future
     releases.

The master program directory requires approximately 4 Megabytes
of disk space.  You must have write-permission to the entire path
of the directory you want to create on a file server.  You should
not install the NewsEDGE/LAN user software on the NewsEDGE/LAN
server.

Follow these instructions to install the master NewsEDGE/LAN for
Windows directory on a file server or an individual PC:

1.   Insert the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows diskette #1 into a
     high-density disk drive on the PC where you want to install
     NewsEDGE/LAN, or a PC that has access to the file server in
     which you want to install the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows
     master program directory.

2.   Type the following command at the system prompt:

         A:SETUP

     If necessary, substitute the appropriate drive letter for A:

3.   Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE:   During the procedure, you are prompted for the News
        Server name and the News Group name.  The names you
        assign must match the NEWSSERVER and NEWSGROUP names in
        the NEWSEDGE.INI file on the NewsEDGE/LAN server that
        will be accessed from the copy of NewsEDGE/LAN for
        Windows you are installing.

        If you are installing NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows for
        multiple servers, the easiest solution is to create a
        separate master program directory for each server by
        repeating the installation procedure in another
        directory.

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               SETTING UP NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS
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You must set up a personal NewsEDGE/LAN directory for every user
of NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows.

The setup process creates a small personal directory on the PC
and uses the majority of the software from the master program
directory, whether the program directory is installed on the file
server or the local PC.

The setup process also continues directly to the CONFIG program,
so that you can set up an Archive database of 1 to 29 megabytes
for the user's personal use.  Check how much disk space is
available for an Archive database before you start the setup
process.

Follow these instructions to set up each user to run NewsEDGE/LAN
for Windows:

1.   If you are setting up NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows from a shared
     network drive, log onto the network from the user's PC.

2.   Change to the master program directory where the
     NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows files for the appropriate server
     have been installed.

3.   Type the following command at the DOS prompt:

         SETUP

4.   Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE:   During the procedure, you are prompted for the drive and
        directory in which to install the NewsEDGE/LAN for
        Windows personal files.  We recommend that you do not
        assign the same directory as the master NewsEDGE/LAN for
        Windows program directory.

        You are also prompted for a News User name.  There is no
        requirement for the name you assign other than that it
        must be 15 characters or less and unique for each user.

        If the user should be able to use the NewsEDGE/LAN
        configuration program from any directory, choose Y when
        the setup program asks if it should modify the
        AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  The only modification made is to add
        the user's personal NewsEDGE/LAN directory to the PATH
        command.

When the setup program is complete, it offers the option of
quitting the program or continuing to the CONFIG program to
create an Archive database.  Press any key other than [ESC] to
continue.

Follow these instructions to use CONFIG to complete the
installation process:

1.   Choose "Directory Settings" on the Main Menu to set up an
     Archive database for the user's personal use.

2.   Choose "Set Archive Database Directory" on the Directory
     Settings menu to assign a directory for the Archive
     database.

     The NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows personal directory is assigned
     by default.  You can accept the designated directory or
     assign a different directory.  You can specify a directory
     on the PC or on a file server, but it cannot be shared with
     other users.

3.   Return to the Main Menu.

4.   Choose "Archive Database Settings" on the Main Menu.

5.   Choose "Set Archive Database Size" on the Archive Database
     Settings menu to create the Archive database.

     Follow the instructions on the screen.  Assign a number
     between 1 and 29, depending on the amount of disk space
     available on the same PC.

6.   Return to the Main Menu and press [ESC] to exit CONFIG.

7.   If a change was made to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, reboot the PC
     to have the new PATH command take effect.

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              CONFIGURING NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS
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The configuration program can be used at any time to change
or check various settings for the copy of NewsEDGE/LAN for
Windows on each PC.

Follow these instructions to start the configuration program on
the local PC:

1.   If necessary, change to the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows
     personal directory.

     You can omit this step if the NewsEDGE directory is included
     in the user's PATH command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

2.   Type the following command at the DOS prompt:

         CONFIG

You can use the CONFIG program to change any of the following
settings:

NOTE:   Most of the options in the configuration program
        automatically modify values in the NEWSEDGE.INI file in
        the user's personal Windows directory.

Archive Database Settings

o   Set Archive Database Size

    Creates an Archive database or changes the size of an
    existing Archive database in the directory indicated by the
    Set Archive Database Directory option on the Directory
    Settings menu.  A database of 1 MB to 29 MB can be created,
    depending on available disk space.

o   Compress Archive Database

    Compresses the Archive database in the directory indicated by
    the Set Archive Database Directory option on the Directory
    Settings menu.  Compressing the Archive database is necessary
    after deleting stories to make room for archiving additional
    stories.

Directory Settings

o   Set Archive Database Directory

    Identifies the directory to contain the Archive database.
    If there is no previously assigned directory, the temporary
    file directory set on the Directory Settings menu is assigned
    by default.

o   Set Archive Program Directory

    Identifies the directory containing the NewsEDGE/LAN for
    Windows archive program (NEWSARC.EXE).  Normally, the archive
    program resides in the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows master
    program directory.

o   Set Feed File Directory

    Identifies the directory containing the NewsEDGE/LAN newswire
    file (FEEDS.DAT).  Normally, the feed file resides in the
    NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows master program directory.

o   Set Help File Directory

    Identifies the directory containing the NewsEDGE/LAN for
    Windows Help file (NEWSEDGE.HLP).  Normally, the Help file
    resides in the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows master program
    directory.

o   Set Log File Directory

    Identifies the directory in which to write the user's
    NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows log file (NEWSEDGE.LOG).  The log
    file is used to keep a record of diagnostic messages.  The
    log file is created in the indicated directory if the "-D"
    switch is added to the NEWSEDGE command line using
    File/Properties in the Windows Program Manager.

o   Set Network DLL Directory

    Identifies the directory containing the NewsEDGE/LAN for
    Windows Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file for the type of
    network being used.  Normally, the correct network DLL file
    resides in the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows master program
    directory.  After you have indicated the correct directory,
    you are prompted to select the correct network type.

o   Set Subject File Directory

    Defines the directory containing the NewsEDGE/LAN subject
    file for subject code searching (SUBJECTS.DAT).  Normally,
    the subject file resides in the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows
    master program directory.

o   Set Temporary File Directory

    Defines the directory in which to write certain NewsEDGE/LAN
    for Windows temporary files, including a local copy of the
    user's profiles each time the user logs on.  The setup
    process assigns the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows personal
    directory by default.

o   Set Ticker File Directory

    Identifies the directory containing the NewsEDGE/LAN ticker
    file for ticker symbol searching (TICKERS.DAT).  Normally,
    the ticker file resides in the NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows
    master program directory.

Network Settings

o   Set News Server Name

    Identifies the NewsEDGE/LAN server to access for the current
    copy of NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows.  The setting must match the
    NEWSSERVER variable set in the NEWSEDGE.INI file on the
    indicated NewsEDGE/LAN server.

o   Set News Group Name

    Identifies the news group name for the NewsEDGE/LAN server
    accessed by the current copy of NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows.
    The setting must match the NEWSGROUP variable set in the
    NEWSEDGE.INI file on the indicated NewsEDGE/LAN server.

o   Set News User Name

    Identifies the current user on the NewsEDGE/LAN server.  The
    News User name may be up to 15 characters long and must be
    unique for each user.

Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Settings

o   Set DDE Link #

    Assigns Dynamic Data Exchange links to communicate with other
    Windows applications.  You can assign up to ten DDE links,
    numbered from DDE Link 0 through DDE Link 9.  The dialog
    boxes assist you in creating the correct DDE format in the
    NEWSEDGE.INI file.  However, the syntax of the items within
    individual fields is determined by the receiving Windows
    application.

    For each DDE link, you need to assign the following
    information in the fields of the dialog box:

    application   The name of the receiving Windows application,
                  as defined by the receiving application for DDE
                  links.

    topic         A topic item appropriate to the receiving
                  application.

    item          A command item appropriate to the receiving
                  application.  To substitute an individual word
                  from a NewsEDGE story in a command item,
                  include the variable "%s".  To return the story
                  identifier number for a story, include the
                  variable "%n".

    description   A description for the DDE link used to identify
                  the DDE link in a dialog box within
                  NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows.  This definition is
                  for identification purposes only and is not
                  sent to the receiving application.

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             SETTING UP THE NEWSEDGE ICON IN WINDOWS
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Follow these instructions to set up the NewsEDGE icon in a group
window within the Windows Program Manager:

1.   Start Windows.

2.   Make sure the group window where you want to add the
     NewsEDGE icon is the active window.

3.   Choose New from the File menu of the Program Manager.

4.   Select Program Item and choose OK.

5.   Type "NewsEDGE" in the Description text box.

6.   Press [TAB] to move to the Command text box.

7.   Type the complete pathname for the NewsEDGE/LAN master
     program directory and NEWSEDGE.EXE file.  For example:

         M:\NEWSEDGE\NEWSEDGE.EXE

8.   Choose OK.

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               NEWSEDGE/LAN FOR WINDOWS FILE LIST
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The following files are installed for NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows.
Do not delete any of these files.

Personal Windows directory:

     NEWSEDGE.INI       NewsEDGE Initialization file

NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows master program directory:

     (For NetBIOS networks:)

     NBDLL.DLL          NewsEDGE Network Dynamic Link Library

     (For Novell IPX networks:)

     IXDLL.DLL          NewsEDGE Network Dynamic Link Library

     (For Banyan VINES networks:)

     BVDLL.DLL          NewsEDGE Network Dynamic Link Library

     (For TCP/IP networks:)

     NTPDLL.DLL         NewsEDGE Network Dynamic Link Library for
                        Novell's LAN WorkPlace for DOS

     FTPDLL.DLL         NewsEDGE Network Dynamic Link Library for
                        FTP PC/TCP.

     LTPDLL.DLL         NewsEDGE Network Dynamic Link Library for
                        Microsoft's Lan Manager TCP/IP.

     WSDLL.DLL          NewsEDGE Network Dynamic Link Library for
                        Windows Generic Socket Driver.

     (For all networks:)

     README.WIN         This file
     CORE.DIC           Archive Database Dictionary file
     DISK.ID            Setup label file
     FEEDS.DAT          NewsEDGE/LAN Newswire File
     NECONFIG.EXE       NewsEDGE/LAN Configuration program
     NEWSARC.EXE        NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows Archive program
     NEWSDLL.DLL        Main NewsEDGE Dynamic Link Library
     NEWSEDGE.EXE       Main NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows program (MDI version)
     NEWSNMDI.EXE       Main NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows program (NMDI version)
     NEWSEDGE.HLP       NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows Help file (MDI version)
     NEWSNDMI.HLP       NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows Help file (NMDI version)
     NEWSUP.EXE         NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows Logon program
     NEWSWIN.INI        Temporary NewsEDGE Initialization file
     SETUP.DAT          Setup Script file
     SETUP.EXE          Setup program
     SUBJECTS.DAT       NewsEDGE/LAN Subject file
     TICKERS.DAT        NewsEDGE/LAN Ticker file

NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows personal directory:

     CONFIG.BAT         NewsEDGE/LAN Configuration Startup file

     (NewsEDGE/LAN Archive database:)

     CORE.DIC           Archive Database Dictionary file
     LOCALDIC.NP        Archive Database Local Dictionary file
     NP0 through NP??   Archive Database News files
     NPALERTS.NP        Archive Database Alerts file
     NPBMSS.NP          Archive Database Bitmap file
     NPCONFIG.NP        Archive Configuration Settings file
     NPDOCBUF.NP        Archive Database Document Id file
     NPREFS.NP          Archive Database Reference file
     NPWGHTS.NP         Archive Database Weights file

     (Copied at each logon:)

     CURRENT.MPF        User Profile file

     (Created if designated:)

     NEWSEDGE.LOG       NewsEDGE/LAN for Windows Log file

