========================================================================= Turbo Start version 5.0 final release Turbo Start - the speedier way to surf! ========================================================================= *** Rated 5-stars by ZD Net *** *** Rated Top 25 % by JARS *** IMPORTANT: ========== If you're UPGRADING from a previous version of Turbo Start, please UNINSTALL the previous version before installing this version. Turbo Start is a handy Internet search utility that puts 270 of the web's most popular search engines at your fingertips. These engines are grouped into a host of categories, including Metasearch, Auctions, Books, Business, Computers, Health, Images, MP3, News, Newsgroups, People, Software, Sports, and more. The major search engines and several international sites are also available. Just enter a keyword or phrase and select the search sites you wish to query. You can have Turbo Start open a separate browser window for each search engine or retrieve all the results on a single page. You can easily save your queries to disk for future reference. Powered by Java and JavaScript, Turbo Start can be used on any Java- supported 32-bit operating system, as well as on your own Web site or corporate Intranet. It loads directly into your browser, providing you with fast access to search resources. And best of all - it is totally free! Note: ===== This installation is specially for Windows ( 95/98/NT/2000 ) users. If you use any other OS like Unix, Linux, Macintosh, etc. please visit our site http://www.turbostart.net to download Turbo Start for your computer. Installation ============ * If you have downloaded the zip file: 1. Open the zip file in a utility like WinZip. 2. Extract the files to a temporary folder like C:\turbo and run setup.exe from there. 3. Delete the temporary folder after the installation is over. Utilities like WinZip have a special "Install" button which will perform the last 2 steps automatically for you. * If you have downloaded the executable file: Run turbo.exe by double-clicking on it. Setup will install Turbo Start in the folder of your choice. Install problems? ================= If you're having installion problems, please visit our site at http://www.turbostart.net/ and try a fresh download from a different location. Also please refer to our online F.A.Q.s on the site, which have answers to the most common problems. Uninstallation ============== You can uninstall Turbo Start from the "Add/Remove Programs" applet in the Control Panel or you can click on Start > Programs > TurboStart > Uninstall. Start using Turbo Start ======================= Run Turbo Start by clicking on its icon on the desktop or clicking on Start > Programs > TurboStart > TurboStart. This will open Turbo Start in your internet browser. For tips on easily accessing Turbo Start from your browser, please see the topic "Accessing Turbo Start quickly from your browser" in the online Help. Accessing Online Help ===================== Help can be accessed at anytime within Turbo Start by clicking on the Help button in the program (shown by a green '?' mark). Turbocharge your website ======================== Turbo Start has been developed using HTML, Java and JavaScript, which means you can also use it on your website or your corporate intranet. This will add value to your site's content and give a useful utility to your visitors. To do so, please refer to the topic "Turbocharge your website" in the online Help. You can also directly link to the site http://www.turbostart.net/start/ which will always have the latest version of Turbo Start online. Minimum requirements. ===================== TurboStart uses both Java and JavaScript and it requires: * an Internet browser that supports both Java and JavaScript like Internet Explorer 4 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4 or later. Please make sure that both Java and JavaScript are enabled in your browser's options. * If you're using Internet Explorer, please make sure that you have the Java VM (Virtual Machine) installed. Check for a file called jview.exe in your Windows directory. If it is not installed, you can reinstall I.E. from its setup file (choosing the Custom setup and selecting Java VM) or download the Java VM separately and install it. * a 32-bit operating system like Windows 95/ Windows NT 4 or later, Apple Macintosh, Unix, Linux, etc. Turbo Start is freeware. You may make copies of, and distribute the software in its unaltered form, provided all files and the license are kept intact. What's New since version 5 beta! ================================ * Add your own engines and categories from the toolbar * New easy-to-use results page * Metasearch engines to compile results * 120 new engines * 25 new categories What's New since version 4! =========================== * Search results in a single window (using frames) * Add your own search engines * Select All / None buttons in each category * Cool new look * 50 new engines * 10 new categories Contact : Nikunj Sanghvi E mail : feedback@turbostart.net Website : http://www.turbostart.net Date : February 25, 2000 (c) Copyright 1999-2000. All rights reserved. Please read license agreement before use.