NewDotNet v6.30 README File
(c) Copyright 2001-2003 New.net, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


README TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.    OVERVIEW
2.    INSTALLATION
 2.1  New.net Website Installation
 2.2  Distribution Partner Installation
3.    UNINSTALL NEWDOTNET
4.    AUTO-UPDATE
5.    TROUBLESHOOTING
6.    KNOWN ISSUES
7.    FOR MORE INFORMATION
8.    VERSION HISTORY

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1.    OVERVIEW

  The primary function of NewDotNet is to enable individual
  computers to access the website names and email addresses that
  are within the domain namespace that New.net has launched.
  Examples of the domain names that NewDotNet enables are: 

  .SHOP		.XXX		.CLUB		.LTD
  .INC		.TRAVEL		.TECH		.SPORT
  .FAMILY	.LAW		.MED		.MP3
 

  A full list of domain name extensions offered by New.net (and
  more information about the company) is located at
  http://www.new.net.


2.    INSTALLATION

  NewDotNet supports Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, 
  and Windows XP.

  In order for NewDotNet to install under Windows 2000, 
  administrator rights are required.

2.1   NewDotNet Website Installation

  NewDotNet can be installed by visiting http://www.new.net.
  Once on the site you may click on the "Enable Your Browser
  To See New.net Domains" link on the top right hand corner of
  every page. The installation only supports Netscape
  Navigator/Communicator 6.0+ and Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

2.2   Distribution Partner Installation

  If you are unaware of how NewDotNet was installed on your
  computer, we currently have agreements with the following
  companies to bundle our software with their downloadable
  software: 
  
  BikiniDesk
  Cliprex (Cliprex Lite)
  GDivx
  IMesh
  MetaMachine (eDonkey2000)
  RadLight (RadLight Standard & Subtitle Studio)
  RealNetworks (RealOne Player)
  UK Software (EasyFreeWebCam)
  NeoNapster

  Previously, we were bundled with the following software
  companies: 

  Babylon
  BearShare 
  Cydoor (LingoWare) 
  Go!Zilla
  Grokster
  KaZaA
  Mindset Interactive (NetPalNow) 
  Webshots 

  NewDotNet, if selected to install along with the distribution
  partner's software, will install after the distribution partner
  software installation.


3.    UNINSTALL NEWDOTNET

  There are multiple procedures to removing our software and each
  procedure should be followed as outlined to ensure proper removal.

  PROCEDURE 1 (Add/Remove Programs):

  1. Click on Start.
  2. Click on Settings.
  3. Click on Control Panel.
  4. From the Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs.
  5. Click on the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs
     Properties window.
  6. Locate either New.net Application or New.net Domains and select
     it.
  7. Click on the Add/Remove button.
  8. After removal of our software, you may be prompted to reboot.
     Please reboot after removing our software.
  9. If this does not fully remove our software, please proceed to
     PROCEDURE 2.

  PROCEDURE 2 (Uninstall from Hard Drive):

  1. Double-click on My Computer.
  2. Double-click on the C: drive.
  3. Double-click on the Program Files folder.
  4. Locate and double-click on the NewDotNet folder. If there is no
     folder, please proceed to PROCEDURE 3.
  5. Locate and double-click on the uninstall executable; it will
     be labeled uninstallX_XX.exe. (“X” represents the version
     number of the uninstaller)
  6. After removal of our software, you may be prompted to reboot.
     Please reboot after removing our software.
  7. If this does not fully remove our software, please proceed to
     PROCEDURE 3.

  PROCEDURE 3 (Locate Backup Copy of Uninstaller and Uninstall from
  Hard Drive):

  1. Double-click on My Computer.
  2. Double-click on the C: drive.
  3. Double-click on the Windows or Winnt folder.
  4. Locate and double-click on the uninstall executable; it will
     be labeled NDNuninstallX_XX.exe. (“X” represents the version
     number of the uninstaller)
  5. After removal of our software, you may be prompted to reboot.
     Please reboot after removing our software.
  6. If this does not fully remove our software, please proceed to
     PROCEDURE 4.

  PROCEDURE 4 (Download Uninstall from New.net):

  1. From a computer that has Internet access, click on the
     following link: http://www.new.net/support/uninstall6_30.exe

  2. Download and save uninstall6_30.exe to a 3-½ floppy disk.
  3. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy drive of the computer
     that needs to have our software uninstalled from.
  4. Click on Start.
  5. Click on Run.
  6. In the Open window, type A:\uninstall6_30.exe.
  7. Click on the OK button.
  8. After removal of our software, you may be prompted to reboot.
     Please reboot after removing our software.

  If the above 4 procedures do not fully remove our software,
  please contact New.net Customer Support at (626) 405-2000 or at
  support@new.net.


4.    AUTO-UPDATE

  NewDotNet has a built in auto-update feature that automatically
  checks New.net's servers periodically for newer versions. If a
  new version is found, it is automatically downloaded and
  installed with no need for interaction by the user.

  New.net respects the privacy of all its users and would never
  transmit any personally identifiable information from any
  computer. The ONLY Auto-Update information sent from NewDotNet
  to New.net servers is the version number.


5.    TROUBLESHOOTING

  If you are experiencing any difficulties with NewDotNet, please
  contact New.net's Customer Support Department via e-mail at
  support@new.net or you may contact them via phone at
  (626) 405-2000.


6.    KNOWN ISSUES

  There are no known issues with the current version of NewDotNet.


7.    FOR MORE INFORMATION

  For the latest version of NewDotNet and and more information,
  visit http://www.new.net.


8.    VERSION HISTORY