Restaurants and Institutions

Frequently Asked Questions on Electronic Delivery of Restaurants & Institutions Magazine

Restaurants & Institutions (R&I) is using new technology to convert its print edition into a digital format. The digital edition is an interactive format that is delivered via the internet and can be read on your desktop or laptop computers. No software installation is required, and the download time is just seconds. Best of all, the digital edition preserves the look and contents of the print edition.

Benefits of electronic delivery include:

• Faster delivery service! The digital edition arrives promptly and avoids postal delays.
• Move from the table of contents to the article you want to read with just one click!
• Quick link to advertiser sites.
• Portability and convenience of issue storage on computers/disks.
• No software installation and even offline accessibility.
• All digital issues are fully archiveable, include search capabilities and allow readers to share articles with coworkers, without losing their own copy.

How does the digital edition work?
In one word - Click!

• CLICK on the email link for access
• CLICK to browse the issues
• CLICK on advertisements to learn more about products

How do I get my issues?
Once you choose to receive R&I in digital format, you will receive an e-mail notification the moment each issue becomes available. You can instantly access your copy by clicking the link. You can save your issues to your hard drive for fast and easy accessibility. You can then read the digital edition at your leisure—just as you would a traditional printed magazine.

What is the minimal operating system for Active Paper Daily?
Any computer that is capable of "surfing" the web can generally access the publications. It is suggested that readers have at least a 56k modem. Subscribers must have Internet Explorer 4 or greater, Netscape 4 or greater or AOL 6 or greater to access the digital edition.

Can subscribers save their issues on CDs, zip disks or floppies?
Yes

Can a user print just one page?
Yes

Can I e-mail interesting articles to a colleague?
Yes

If I convert my subscription to electronic delivery, can I ever change back to print?
Absolutely! If you are a subscriber to the print edition of R&I, you can switch back to print or choose to receive your issues electronically at any time.

Do I have to be connected to the internet to read my issues?
No. The digital version allows offline viewing, without having to download software. Subscribers only need to be online when they download the issue or to click a link for more information.

Who do I contact if I have a problem?
If you have any problems, you can contact the print customer service department at subsmail@reedbusiness.com.