Installing Software

SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING and INSTALLING

There are many software programs available on the Internet, either as freeware, or shareware programs, as well as many that you can purchase online. In order to use the programs on your computer, you need to download them to your computer, and then, install them.

Getting Ready to Download Programs
You need to set up a Directory for Downloading Programs. (I download my apps into C:\myfiles\apps)
(Use Windows Explorer or File Manager to Create a Directory)

DOWNLOADING & INSTALLING

Now, you need to download the program to your computer. Go to the link where the program is located, and, download it. Here are step by step instructions to download and install two popular programs:

1. File Transfer Program (WS_FTP)
This is the free version of WS_FTP. A File Transfer Program (FTP) is used to transfer files from your computer to your site on the Internet.

DOWNLOAD
Go to the site where the program is located:
http://www.ipswitch.com/downloads/ws_ftp_LE.html

Fill out the registration form.
Click on Finish
Click on a download site
Save it (A message box will open and ask where you want to save it.) Remember WHERE you save it to. (C:\myfiles\apps) (See creating a directory, above)
WS_FTP is 646 K, takes 2-5 min to download

INSTALL

Go to ADD/REMOVE programs
Click Install
Browse til you find ws_ftple.exe
Click
Follow instructions as they appear

SET UP FTP and USE IT!

Open FTP
Click on "New" to add new profile
Enter your ISP's FTP address in host name/address
(ex: Netside's FTP address is www.logicsouth.com)
Enter your user name & password
Click on OK
Once connected, your home computer (that you're using) will be on the left, your ISP (host) on the right.
Move files, rename, delete, etc.
When finished, click exit.

2. PKZIP
PKZip is a compression program, that you can use to compress and uncompress files. For example, if you want to email someone 10 files, instead of sending each file separately, use PKZip to "compress" the files into one file, called an "archive". When your recipient gets the files, they "extract" the files, using PKZip. When you send a program to someone, use PKZip. Using PKZip speeds up file transfers, as the size is smaller, and, makes it easier for your recipient to place the files where they want on their computer.

DOWNLOAD

Go to Shareware.Com http://www.shareware.com/
At search, type in PKZIP
Find this program in the list : pk260w32.exe
Click on it, it will take you to download site.
Pick a download site, click.
Save it. (A message box will open and ask where you want to save it.)(C:\myfiles\apps)
PKZip is 738 KB, should take 2-5 min to download)

INSTALL

Go to ADD/REMOVE programs
Click Install
Browse til you find pk260w32.exe
Click
Follow instructions as they appear

SET UP PKZip and USE IT!

No Set Up is required.

Open a "new archive" and follow instructions to add your files to the new archive.

3. PEOPLE LINK
PeopleLink is a free instant messaging/chat program currently being used by many Legal Services staff and the Equal Justice network.

INSTRUCTIONS ON DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING & USING PEOPLE LINK

If someone sends you a program, either by email or on a disc, follow the instructions above to install the program on your computer.

Any questions? Contact Mary Lou Seymour, mls@netside.com.

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