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Roots of English: an Etymological Dictionary*
by Prof. Eugene Cotter, Seton Hall University

Download Instructions**

1. Uninstall any earlier version of the Roots of English program downloaded prior to October 5, 1999.
2. Click on the words "Click here to download the 'Roots of English' application" below to begin downloading.
3. When prompted, choose to save the file, "roots.exe," to the DESKTOP for best results. DO NOT PUT IT ANYWHERE ELSE, or complications (error messages) develop. (Netscape users see below for help.)
4. Once the download is complete, close your browser window. Go to your Desktop and double click on the "roots.exe" icon to install the program.
5. Follow the directions on the screen. (Beware of "finishing" the installation too abruptly. It's best to allow a few moments after the installation is complete before exiting.)
6. Remember to restart your computer after installing the program.

Launch Instructions

1. To lauch the program, click the "Roots of English" icon (one of four icons that appears in the Roots Program folder on your desktop).
2. You can also go to the Windows Start Menu and select "Roots" under Programs, then select "Roots of English" to launch the program.
3. If you have any problems downloading or installing the program, please email the Prof. Cotter at cottereu@shu.edu.

Downloading Roots of English using Netscape

1. When you begin to download the Roots of English program, Netscape may show you a dialogue box that says, "Unknown File Type: You have started to download a file type application/x-ibmexe..."
2. Click on "Save File..." in that dialogue box to save the roots.exe file to your DESKTOP.
3. Once the download is complete, double click on the "roots.exe" icon on your Desktop and follow the installation and launch instructions.

*This software is for use with Windows 95/98.

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