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How to install the BBS on your computer
FirstClass (BBS) Installation Instructions


If you do have the software, which is called FirstClass, on your computer, go to step 8. If not, start from step 1.


1. Go to the following website: http://www.firstclass.com/Divisions/FAV13-0024FC95/?OpenItemURL=S047C50E4

2. Click the link for the US English version of FirstClass for your operating system (Windows, OSX or OS9).

3. You will receive a message telling you that you have chosen to download a dmg file (Mac) or an exe file (PC).

4. Click Save File to save the installer on to your hard disk. Please save it somewhere obvious (your desktop is perfect). The installer will download.

5. Once you have downloaded the installer, run it by double clicking it. Accept all the defaults.

6. When it has installed, you will see a FirstClass icon on your desktop.

7. Double click the icon. The Login box will load.

8. Click the Setup button on the Login box (top right). The Service Setup form will open.

9. Enter your user id in the user id field. Do not enter your password in the password field in the Setup form.

10. Enter the server name fcl.clc.net.au in the Server field. For most setups, no other fields need to be configured.

11. Save the Service Setup form. You are returned to the Login box.

12. Enter your password into the Login box.

13. Click Login (make sure you are connected to the Internet!)


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