README FILE FOR THE ZIFF-DAVIS PC BENCHMARKS CD-ROM =================================================== This is the README file for the Ziff-Davis PC Benchmarks CD-ROM. You'll find two benchmarks--WinBench (R) 96 and Winstone (R) 96--on this CD-ROM. The main directory on this CD-ROM is the ZDBENCH directory. NOTE: For instructions on how to install and run the benchmark programs see the README.WRI files in \ZDBENCH\WB96 (WinBench 96) and \ZDBENCH\WS96 (Winstone 96). THE ZDBENCH DIRECTORY ===================== The \ZDBENCH directory contains the following subdirectories: THIS DIRECTORY: CONTAINS: DISKETTE Diskette images for WinBench 96. You can use these images to create a set of installation diskettes for WinBench 96. DOCS The on-line documentation files for each of the PC benchmarks. WB96 WinBench 96 Version 1.0 for PC graphics, disk, processor, video, and CD-ROM subsystem performance under Windows (R). WS96 Winstone 96 Version 1.0, an application-based benchmark of overall PC performance under Windows. Each subdirectory contains a README file that gives more specific information about that subdirectory. OTHER DIRECTORIES ================= You'll also find the following directories on this CD-ROM: THIS DIRECTORY: CONTAINS: 0-5 Files WinBench 96 uses in its CD-ROM tests. VIDEO Files WinBench 96 uses in its CD-ROM and video tests. VFW The Video for Windows files you need to run WinBench 96's video tests under Windows, Windows for Workgroups, or OS/2 (R) Warp. WIN32S The files you need to run WinBench 96's 32-bit Processor test under Windows, Windows for Workgroups, or OS/2 Warp. READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS =========================== Before you use any benchmark on this CD-ROM, you must agree to that benchmark's license agreement. You'll see the license agreement the first time you run any of the benchmarks. We also include the license agreement in each benchmark's documentation. If you do not agree to the licensing information, delete all the benchmark files from your PC. Return this CD-ROM and all accompanying materials (including any documentation) to the Ziff-Davis Benchmark Operation (ZDBOp) at the following address: Ziff-Davis Benchmark Operation 1001 Aviation Parkway, Suite 400 Morrisville, NC 27560 TRADEMARKS ========== WinBench (R) and Winstone (R) are registered trademarks of Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. OS/2 (R) is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows (R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Copyrights ========== WinBench 96 Version 1.0 Copyright 1993-1995. Winstone 96 Version 1.0 Copyright 1993-1995. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. All rights reserved.