"Future Smarts 2001" CD-ROM

1. What does this CD-ROM include?

The CD contains an Adobe Acrobat^TM file that includes most of the slides, speech texts and transcripts of the onstage interviews.  Some of the material has been edited for clarity or length, but all of it follows the essence of what was presented at the December 10, 2001 "Future Smarts" conference.

2. What is the document format?

The CD-ROM's main document, FS_2001.PDF, is an Adobe Acrobat^TM document. You need to have the Acrobat Reader^TM installed on your computer in order to read the document.  The reader software is free and available at www.adobe.com.  We also included the latest version (as of December 2001) for Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000 on the CD-ROM.

3. OK, I received the CD-ROM in the mail. Now what do I do?

First, you need to put the CD-ROM in your computer's CD drive.  In Windows environments, click on "My Computer" and then on CD drive icon.   The CD drive icon should now display the name "FUTSMRTS." Double-click on this icon to open a window displaying the disc's contents.  You should see some documents and a folder or directory called "Acroread."  Read the file READ-1ST.TXT before you do anything else.  Next, if you need to install the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader software, open the Acroread folder and run the installer program inside.  (Note: many computers already have that software installed.)  Once the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader is installed – or immediately if it is already installed – you can open the file FS_2001.PDF, which is the "Future Smarts" document. NOTE: you may want to ask your IT department, if your company has one, if you already have the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader installed on your computer.

4. What if I have problems with the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader?

You need to address these issues with Adobe Systems Inc. (www.adobe.com).  Beverage Digest does not provide any software support for the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader.

5. Can I search the document?

Yes. The Adobe Acrobat^TM document is searchable, using the FIND function (CONTROL-F or Find off the EDIT menu) in the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader. For more information about searching Adobe Acrobat^TM documents, refer to the HELP menu in the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader.

6. Can I print the document?

No. Because of copyrights and other considerations, the Adobe Acrobat^TM document is not printable, and you are not able to alter it or select and copy any parts of it.  You are also bound by U.S. and international copyright laws (see next question).

7. What are the copyright restrictions on the CD-ROM?

The following copyright notice covers all contents of the CD-ROM: ©2002 Beverage Digest Co. LLC. All rights reserved. By purchasing this CD-ROM, you are bound by U.S. and international copyright law and the restrictions placed on its content.  Beverage Digest specifically prohibits any reproduction or redistribution of the CD-ROM or any of its contents.  The Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader software is owned by Adobe Systems Inc. and is used by permission.

The following copyright notice covers the document FS_2001.PDF: The document and its entire contents are copyrighted. You may not copy, reuse or redistribute it or any portion of it.  The Acrobat^TM (PDF) document FS_2001.PDF is read-only, meaning you cannot print it or select text or image to paste into other documents.  By purchasing this CD-ROM, you are bound by U.S. and international copyright law and the restrictions placed on its content.  You may not use any portion of this document in any way in any printed, electronic or other document.

8. How can I contact Beverage Digest?

If you have any questions, please contact Beverage Digest:

• By phone: (914) 244-0700
• By fax: (914) 244-0774
• By e-mail: bevnews@beverage-digest.com
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