Chapter 1. How to run the application: webstart and installation

KinOath Kinship Archiver is part of the Language Archiving Technology suite. You will find a link to the program on the TLA web page http://tla.mpi.nl/tools/tla-tools/kinoath.

You can start the application in two possible ways (see figure below):

Computer requirements:

Navigating KinOath

Figure 1.1. Navigating KinOath


1.1. Windows installer

To install the application on a computer with Windows as operating system:

  1. Select Download the Windows installer (see figure above);

  2. Choose a directory where to save the .zip file and, after saving, open the file (it may happen, at this point, that a security warning message comes out. After making sure that the program has been downloaded from the correct website and that it is virus free, choose Run);

  3. Choose Yes on the dialogue window which asks you to allow changes to the computer;

  4. A setup wizards will appear: go through the several steps till it says Install;

  5. After installing click on Finish. If you want to run the application immediately after the installation, leave checked the option Launch KinOath Kinship Archiver.