Thank you for your interest in the 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S
GUIDE, Version 1.3!

* To install this guide, run SETUP.EXE in Windows 3.1 or
higher.

* To run the program, select the "1995 CBG Demo" icon in
the "1995 CBG Demo" library.


HOW TO USE THIS DEMO

This demo is extremely easy to use. Computer users familiar
with the Windows Help program should have no problem running
this guide. However, if you are new to WinHelp, here are a
few pointers you should know:

1. After you double click on the 1995 CBG DEMO icon, you
will see a contents menu labeled "1995 Computer Buyer's
Guide Demo." It contains all the different sections of the
guide. Use the scroll bar on the right to move through all
the different green topics. Move your pointer over any green
topic (you will notice the mouse pointer turns into a hand),
and click to get into the topic. You should be able to
browse through three topics: the Introduction, Multimedia,
and Registering Your Guide.

2. Whenever you want to return to the contents menu, click
on "Contents" on the top left hand menu bar.

3. When you read a section, scroll down all the way to the
bottom, as there are often more green subtopics. Click on
them to reach the subtopics.

4. When you reach a dead end (there are no more green
subtopics at the bottom of a section), or you want to go
back to a previous section, click on the "Back" button on
the top left hand menu.

5. If you would like to see something you looked at several
sections before, click on the "History" button on the top
left hand menu. It gives you a list of the sections you have
looked at before. Double click on any one of them to go
back.

That's about it. You will find that the 1995 COMPUTER
BUYER'S GUIDE is very easy to use and navigate.

ENJOY!


PLEASE NOTE:

Sometimes the graphics in the guide may seem discolored.
If you are running Windows in 16-color mode, run it in
256-color mode or higher (if possible). The guide includes
256-color graphics that will look washed out in 16-colors.

If you are running Windows in 256-color mode or higher,
sometimes other applications can interfere with the color
scheme. If this is the case, close the guide and then
reload the guide again until the colors look right.


FOR FREE SUPPORT:

If you have any questions or comments about this demo,
or you have problems installing or running it, please send
an e-mail message to Computer Help Publications at
76413,1613 on CompuServe, and 76413.1613@compuserve.com on
the Internet.



SUMMARY OF THE 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE DEMO

This demo is provided to give you a summary of the 1995
COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE. It includes a SHORTENED and
CONDENSED version of the 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE. Topics
in this demo include:

* Introduction
* CD-ROM Drives
* Sound Cards
* Registering Your Guide

This should give you enough of a summary of the guide. This
demo includes approximately 10% of the information, guides,
comparisons, graphs, etc., of the complete registered
version.


SUMMARY OF THE 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE, REGISTERED
     VERSION

If you try out this demo of the 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE
and you like it, or you find some use of it, please read
on...

The 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE helps you select the BEST
products the computer industry has to offer, and shows you
what products are best for you.

The 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE looks at all the major
products available for each  category of computer hardware
and software. After thorough comparison, it gives you tested
recommendations for each category. So never again will you
be unsatisfied with your computer purchases! You can be sure
that new CD-ROM drive or video card will be good enough with
the 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE.

The 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE lists and compares all major
hardware  components and industry-leading software packages.
It gives you in-depth looks at all computer products, and
tells you what's hot and what's not.

The complete version of the 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE
contains all the topics in this demo, plus much, much more,
including (in alphabetical order):

* Accounting Software
     The 95CBG looks at major accounting packages, and
     compares them for ease of use, features, capabilities,
     and more.
* Business/Financial Software
     What software will best handle your finances, and what
     software will easily plan your schedule? Includes
     Quicken, Money, etc.
* Buying A Computer
     An overview of service and support of leading
     companies. Also, how to buy a computer correctly, where
     to buy it from.
* C++ Software
     Major industry C++ compilers are put through rigid
     tests in interface, graphic tools, executables,
     installation, and performance.
* CAD Software
     The 95CBG compares CAD products for interface,
     operation, support, speed, and mechanical and
     architectural tasks.
* CD-ROM Drives
     From Sony single speeds to Toshiba quadruple speeds,
     the 95CBG gives all the top CD-ROM drives a run for
     their money in terms of multimedia performance and
     overall value.
* Communications Software
     The best software available for connecting to BBSs and
     on-line is compared in scripting, setup, interface and
     management.
* Comparisons Of Products
     Which computer products are the best and most reliable
     in the industry?
* Computer Systems
     The 95CBG compares all major computer systems from IBM
     to Gateway and Dell to Micron. It looks for excellence
     in design, ease of use, performance, expandability,
     extras, support, and more!
* Databases
     From Approach to Access, the 95CBG compares and
     summarizes these products for power, ease of use,
     interface, design, programmability, etc.
* Desktop Publishing Software
     Professional packages is compared for power, interface,
     and ease of use for creating publications.
* Dot Matrix Printers
     Major dot matrix printers are compared for value,
     speed, noise, and output quality.
* Ease-Of-Use
     Will you be able to use the products you buy?
* Educational Software
     What software is best for the kids?
* Entertainment Software
     What games will keep you up into the wee hours of the
     night? The 95CBG shows you what are the best games for
     graphics, sound, interface, but most importantly,
     addictive game play.
* Fax Software
     All major faxing programs are compared and evaluated.
     The 95CBG looks at reliability, convenience, and
     power to give you the right fax product.
* Features
     What should you look for in computer products?
* Financial Software
     Comparisons of leading packages for features,
     interface, ease of use, and capabilities.
* Graphics Software
     All graphics software packages in the computer
     industry are compared and evaluated for features, ease
     of use, power, effects, graphics capabilities, and
     more!
* Hard Drives
     How much space will you need, and will it be enough for
     future programs? The 95CBG compares hard drives for
     speed, reliability, features, and more.
* Ink Jet Printers
     The 95CBG looks at all major ink jet printers, and
     compares them for the best output, speed, and value.
* Integrated Software
     The 95CBG compares all the low-cost integrated packages
     (e.g. Microsoft and Claris Works) for features,
     interface, integration, ease of use, extras, etc., in
     word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
* Internet Software
     Services and products for connecting to the Internet
     are evaluated, plus products for Web browsing, and
     more!
* Laser Printers
     Top printers are rated for speed and performance,
     output quality in both graphics and text, and most of
     all, overall value.
* Memory
     How much will you need and what will be necessary to
     run your programs?
* Mice
     With all the hoopla surrounding "ergonomics", it's hard
     to pick out a mouse now. But we'll show you the best.
* Modems
     From 2400 to 28800 baud, the 95CBG looks at modems and
     puts them all through the test for price, performance,
     and features.
* Monitors
     Comparisons of the features and clarity in monitors.
     The 95CBG shows you what monitors offer the best image
     quality, brightness, sharpness, and colors under
     multiple resolutions.
* Multimedia Upgrade Kits
     The 95CBG looks at all top multimedia upgrade kits, and
     compares them for ease of installation, performance,
     sound quality, overall value, and more!
* On-line Services
     The 95CBG looks at CompuServe, Prodigy, America
     On-Line, and sees how they stand up in content,
     interface, and affordability.
* Operating Systems
     Comparisons of stability, interface, and performance of
     MS-DOS, Windows, and OS/2 systems.
* Personal Information Managers
     Which PIM will serve you the best, with top-notch
     features, ease of use, flexibility, power, and more?
* Planning
     How to plan a computer purchase properly, and find out
     what you need.
* Portable Computers
     The 95CBG includes comparisons of the features, design,
     ease of use, extras, portability, and overall value of
     top notebook and subnotebook computers.
* Presentation Software
     95CBG looks at presentation software, and picks out the
     best for transitions, effects, animation, and
     presentation capabilities.
* Processors
     Comparisons of all 386, 486, and Pentium CPUs for
     speed, performance, reliability, and overall value.
* Processor Upgrades
     Should you get a processor upgrade (if so, which one?),
     or should you just buy a new computer? The 95CBG will
     help you decide.
* Software Suites
     Major computer "office suites" are put under
     evaluation, including products from Microsoft, Borland,
     and Lotus, and are compared for integration, usage,
     features, etc.
* Sound Cards
     All major sound cards are evaluated for sound quality,
     compatibility, MIDI, installation, and more.
* Speakers
     The 95CBG tells you what speakers you should buy so
     that you can be blown away with superior sound, and be
     prevented from wasting the capabilities of your sound
     card.
* Spreadsheets
     Industry leading spreadsheet programs are round up to
     be compared for functionality, features, ease of use,
     and overall value.
* Support
     Will you have enough? What companies will offer you
     fastest and most courteous service?
* Tax Software
     Interface, power, navigation, and features of all major
     tax programs go head-to-head in the 95CBG.
* Video Cards
     The 95CBG compares performance, affordability, drivers,
     resolution, and utilities of all top video cards from
     ATI, Diamond, STB, etc.
* Warranty Coverage
     How much do you need, and how much should you have on
     computer products?
* Windows Utilities
     With the limitations of Windows gaining everyday, a
     good Windows utility can go a long way to improving
     your system. The 95CBG looks at products in this
     category, and picks out the best.
* Word Processors
     Comparisons of power, automation, easy to use,
     interface, file management, and more in all of today's
     top word processing programs.
* Plus much more!

All of this information is up-to-date, based on the latest
available information. It covers all the latest
technological trends in the fast-moving computer industry.

This guide also shows you how to get the best bargains and
deals on the best computer hardware and software.

Without a doubt, the 1995 COMPUTER BUYER'S GUIDE is a
necessity for anyone making a high-tech purchase! No
computer user should be without it!


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If you do not already have a decoder, you can download a good
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The program, called AAA UUE, is easy to use, can decode all
uuencoded files, and decompresses ZIP files. It is a very 
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