EUDORA FOR MACINTOSH, Version 5.2.1 Classic. This is version 5.2.1 Classic of Eudora for Macintosh. This Read Me provides information on the following topics: * Minimum Requirements * Installation * Additional Software * Bug Reports * Requests for Features * Modes and Subscriptions MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To use Eudora 5.2.1 Classic for Macintosh, you must have the following: * Macintosh with a PowerPC processor. * Macintosh OS System 8.6 or above, with CarbonLib 1.6. To install CarbonLib 1.6 go to Apple's website , search for CarbonLib 1.6. * An Internet mail account which utilizes the POP3 or IMAP protocol with an Internet Service Provider or otherwise on the network. * Access to the mail account via a dedicated TCP/IP (Internet) network connection or via PPP dial-up networking through a modem. INSTALLATION Note: Eudora 5.2.1 Classic for Macintosh may be installed over any existing copy of Eudora. To install Eudora 5.2.1 Classic for Macintosh, do the following: 1. Make sure to backup any important files on your computer. 2. Quit any applications you are running. 3. Remove any plug-ins that did not come with the Eudora Pro software. 4. Double-click on the Eudora 5.2.1 Classic installer icon to start the installation program. The Eudora Pro splash screen is displayed. Click Continue to display the Eudora Read Me window. Once you have reviewed the contents of the Read Me window, click Continue to display the License Agreement. Note: The contents of the Read Me and License Agreement windows can be printed or saved to a file for later review. 5. Once you have reviewed the contents of the license agreement, if you agree, click Agree. 6. The Eudora Install dialog is displayed, and the Custom Install item is selected, allowing you to select which items you want to install. To see a description of an item, click on the item (the description is displayed just below the selection area). 7. To install all of the items, in a new folder, select the "Install Eudora for the first time" option. To update an existing install of Eudora (merge the new files into an existing install), select the "Update an existing Eudora" option. Click the Install button. 8. Depending on the option chosen in step 8, A dialog is displayed asking you where you want to install the Eudora Application Folder, or asking you to select your existing Eudora Application folder. 9. If you are installing for the first time, click the "Install" button. If you are updating an existing installation, highlight your existing folder int he dialog, and then click the "Install Into " button. 10. Once the installation is complete, you may be prompted to restart your Macintosh. Click Restart if prompted. Otherwise, click Quit when the installation is complete. This completes the installation of the Eudora software. To find out how to set up Eudora so that you can send and receive e-mail, see the User Manual section "Opening and Configuring Eudora." For details about the files in the master Eudora Folder that have just been updated or installed in your System (or Documents) Folder (this holds all your mail and other important files), as well as the Eudora Application Folder that you've just installed in the destination dialog above, see their corresponding sections in the Reference Manual. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE Acrobat Reader¨ 4.0 or higher. See Acrobats website for installers (http://www.adobe.com). QuickTimeª 3.0.2 or newer is required. Install QuickTimeª to display inline graphics, play movies and sounds within your email messages. If Quicktime 3.0.2 or newer is not found on your startup disk, a link to Apple's Quicktime download page (http://www.apple.com/quicktime /download) will be installed onto your desktop. BUG REPORTS If you experience something you think might be a bug in Eudora, please report it by sending a message to our developers at . Describe what you did, what happened, what version of Eudora you have, any error messages Eudora gave ( the numbers in {}'s are especially important), what kind of computer you have, what version of System Software you're using, and anything else you think might be relevant. You will receive an automated response indicating that your bug report has been received and forwarded to our engineering staff. Unless additional information is needed, you will not receive a direct response. REQUESTS FOR FEATURES From time to time, everyone comes up with an idea for something they'd like their software to do differently. If you come across an idea that you think might make a nice enhancement to Eudora Pro, your input is always welcome. Please send any suggestions or requests for new features to eudora-suggest@ qualcomm.com. You will receive an automated response indicating that your suggestion has been received and forwarded to our engineering staff. Unless additional information is needed, you will not receive a personal response. ABOUT MODES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS The software is available in three modes: Light mode (no cost; reduced set of features available), Sponsored mode (no cost; full feature set with sponsor window) and Paid mode (annual subscription fee; full feature set without sponsor window). To use the Sponsored mode version of the software, you will be required to complete a profile questionnaire after a trial period. Please note that Eudora's privacy policy (http://www.eudora.com/privacy) governs QUALCOMM's use of profile information. If you choose not to complete the profile questionnaire after the termination of the trial period, your copy of Eudora will revert to Light mode. When QUALCOMM releases new versions of the software, they'll be made available at www.eudora.com for use in Sponsored mode at no charge. If you purchase a Paid mode registration code for the software, you're entitled to a 12-month subscription during which you can download new versions of the software and run them in Paid mode at no additional charge. The 12-month subscription period starts when you purchase your Paid mode registration code. You can renew the subscription by paying an annual fee; the software will prompt you when it's time to do this. [03/19/03]