TIPSocket WINSOCK component for DELPHI V1.2 shareware.

This component allows easy access to the Windows Sockets subsystem for DELPHI applications.
Two levels of interface are provided, one for simple access when the component is a single
network connection or listening port, the other for advanced projects where multiple 
connections are required, or for the programmer who wishes to do more complex interactions
with the sockets subsystem.  All connections use Asynchronous notifications, via events, to 
allow the programmer to make non-blocking programs. This component is dynamically linked to 
the sockets library and therefore does not leave the library loaded in memory whilst designing
applications within DELPHI.

It requires the 16-bit Socket library (WINSOCK.DLL) which is provided by 3rd parties or 
Microsoft. e.g. Trumpet 2.0b or WFW 3.11 TCP/IP stack.  This component has been tested with
Trumpet 2.0b.

Sample programs of client and server applications for Finger are provided for both the simple
and advanced interfaces plus an advanced get network time client is included to demonstrate
the use of this component.

Installation

To install the component, we suggest that you create a new sub-directory of your main delphi
directory (e.g. c:\DELPHI\cmpnts where c is the drive where you installed Delphi), and extract
all the files in the ZIP file into it.  After that add this directory to your LIB search list 
(Options/Environment - Library) and then add the component IPSocket.DCU rebuild your Delphi 
library (remember to back up your old one as a precaution - better safe than sorry).  Do not 
add LICINFO.DCU which is used by this component to carry out licensing checks. 

Run the HELPINST application provided with DELPHI (\DELPHI\HELP directory) to merge the help keywords (IpSocket.KWF)
for IpSocket into the main Delphi Help Index. This allows you to get help on IpSocket by 
pressing F1 in the object inspector or highlighting code in your unit files.


Registration

To register the component mail Compuserve 72773,2106 quoting the component name and how we can 
contact you.

The Cost is GBP 35.00 + VAT(17.5%) or USD 50.00. 

A Compuserve shareware registration ID will be available shortly for VISA/MASTERCARD payments.
Registration gives a license for royalty free distribution of the component in your applications
and removes the popup dialog on component load.


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