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How to use frames.

Interface's web site uses the "frames" feature of Netscape 2.0.

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Instructions for using Netscape for America On Line Users

Be sure to read all of the instructions before attempting any installation.

In order to run Netscape, you must be using AOL for Windows 2.5. If you are connecting to AOL from a network, contact your network administrator before continuing.

The installation steps are as follows:

  1. Search for any file on your system called WINSOCK.DLL.
  2. Copy the WINSOCK.DLL files to a floppy or some other location for backup purposes.
  3. Download AOL's WINSOCK.DLL using the keyword WINSOCK.
  4. Copy the WINSOCK.DLL file into your \WINDOWS directory.
  5. Download Netscape from here and install it.
  6. Sign-off AOL and restart Windows.
  7. Sign-on to AOL. Minimize the AOL screen.
  8. Launch Netscape and go to http://www.ifsia.com.

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Instructions for using Netscape for CompuServe Users

Be sure to read all of the instructions before attempting installation.

The installation steps are as follows:

  1. Search for any file on your system called WINSOCK.DLL.
  2. Copy the WINSOCK.DLL files to a floppy or some other location for backup purposes.
  3. Download CompuServe's NetLauncher using GO netlauncher.
  4. Follow the instructions to download and install NetLauncher.
  5. Download Netscape from here and install it.
  6. Double click on the CompuServe Internet Dialer to connect to CompuServe.
  7. Launch Netscape and go to http://www.ifsia.com.

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Instructions for Netcom NetCruiser Users

Be sure to read all of the instructions before attempting any installation.

It is necessary to set up NetCruiser to autoload the winsock.dll file to run winsock compliant applications.

To set up NetCruiser to autoload the winsock.dll file:

  1. Login to your account and select "Settings" from the menu bar above.

  2. Select "Startup Options" and put a check mark in the empty square box beside "Autoload Netcom's Winsock.dll" by putting the mouse cursor in the empty box and clicking on your left mouse button.

  3. Click on the "OK" button and exit out of NetCruiser.

  4. The new settings will take effect the next time you login to NetCruiser.

To enable the mail and news features of Netscape within NetCruiser (16-bit version only), open the Netscape program to configure some of the settings.

Select Options, then Preferences and choose "Mail and News" from the list.

Set the following parameters:

  1. Mail (SMTP) Server: smtp.ix.netcom.com
  2. Your Name: {what you want to appear in the full name field}
  3. Your Email: {username}@ix.netcom.com
  4. Your Organization: {Self-explanatory}
  5. Signature File: { file on your PC that contains the optional message Signature; typically C:\NETCOM\MAIL.SIG}
  6. Send and Post: select "Mime Compliant (Quoted Printable)"
  7. News (NNTP) server: nntp.ix.netcom.com or popd.ix.netcom.com
  8. News RC Directory: c:\netscape\news

Exit out of the Netscape program and login to your NetCruiser account.

After you've logged into your account, minimize the NetCruiser window and invoke the Netscape program to use it as a web browser and go to http://www.ifsia.com.


If you're having trouble with Interface's web site, and you've tried everything on your end to solve your problems, please feel free to send e-mail here and we'll try to help.

Please include details about your problem, your computer, and your Internet service provider. Thanks.

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