NewsMonger(tm) 1.5.1 README.TXT                             1998/06/02

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.  WHAT IS NewsMonger?
    1.1  Introducing NewsMonger
    1.2  What does NewsMonger Do?

2.  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3.  SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
    3.1  Evaluation Package Contents
    3.2  Installation Instructions
    3.3  Uninstall Instructions
    3.4  Installed Files

4.  STARTING NewsMonger

5.  GETTING HELP
    5.1  Using On-line Help
    5.2  NewsMonger Support
    5.3  NewsMonger E-Mail Feedback Function

6.  REGISTERING NewsMonger
    8.1  Registration Instructions
    8.2  Using CompuServe's SWREG Forum

7.  RELEASE HISTORY

8.  KNOWN PROBLEMS OR LIMITATIONS

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1.  WHAT IS NewsMonger?
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1.1 Introducing NewsMonger

  TechSmith Corporation’s NewsMonger agent for Microsoft Windows 95 &
  NT provides for complete monitoring of the Internet’s largest
  source of new information, the USENET news service.  NewsMonger
  provides for multiple searches, scheduling and e-mail notification
  as postings matching your criteria are discovered.

  TechSmith’s NewsMonger is the first full-featured commercial
  agent to focus on the Internet’s news service.  NewsMonger can use
  the powerful AltaVista public search service to provide access to
  the complete contents of all public USENET news groups. In addition,
  NewsMonger supports the searching of newsgroups stored on 
  non-USENET NNTP servers that are maintained by organizations for
  various purposes (intranet, extranet, etc.).
  
  Your search criteria limits matches to specified newsgroups or
  exclude postings to inappropriate newsgroups.  After creating and
  scheduling your searches, you can continue with your other tasks --
  NewsMonger will notify you or the appropriate person when a message
  meeting your criteria is discovered.

1.2 What does NewsMonger Do?

  o  Searches USENET newsgroups for each of your active queries, using
     Digital’s AltaVista engine, on demand, or as scheduled by you.

  o  Searches individual NNTP news servers containing public and/or
     private newsgroups.  Searches can specify keywords to be matched
     in the Subject: and From: message headers with a case-sensitivity
     option.

  o  Helps you to construct and refine the search query, or allows you
     to directly create the query.

  o  Supports dozens of queries and thousands of matching postings.

  o  Removes duplicate postings and identifies new submissions. 

  o  Sends immediate notification via e-mail when new postings
     matching your criteria are discovered.

  o  Provides direct viewing of the selected messages. You can also
     view them with your web browser or internet news client.

  o  Compose and send e-mail or post newsgroup replies directly from
     NewsMonger. Or use your web browser or e-mail client to reply.

  o  Automatically reschedules queries that could not be executed
     because of an interruption in  service or non-permanent
     (dial-up) connection.

  o  Works with network firewall proxies and supports HTTP 1.1 proxy
     authentication.

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2.  NewsMonger SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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  In order to run NewsMonger, you must have the following:

  o  A PC compatible system that meets the minimum hardware
     requirements of Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 95

  o  Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows NT 3.51

  o  A permanent or dial-up connection to the Internet

  o  A mouse or other pointing device

  o  For printed output, a Windows-supported printer

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3.  SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
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3.1 Evaluation Package Contents

  Included on the NewsMonger diskette are the following files:

  setup.exe       NewsMonger installation program.
  readme.txt      This file.
  license.txt     Software license agreement.

  Additional files included in electronic distributions (.ZIP):

  file_id.diz     Describes the contents of the archive file
  vendor.txt      Product information for distributors.
  distcode        TechSmith distribution code.

3.2 Installation Instructions

  The NewsMonger installation program SETUP.EXE is a Microsoft Windows
  application.  You must have Windows NT or Windows 95 installed
  prior to installing NewsMonger.  To install NewsMonger, perform the
  following steps:

  NOTE: Windows NT users need system Administrator rights to
        install NewsMonger.

  1. Start Windows, if you haven't already done so.

  2. Insert the NewsMonger diskette into a floppy drive.

  For Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0 users:

  3. From the Start menu, select Run

  For Windows NT 3.51 users:

  3. From the Program Manager menu bar, choose File, and select Run
     from the drop down menu.

  For all users:

  4. In the dialog box, enter:
          a:\setup
     (If you are installing NewsMonger from a diskette drive other
     than the A drive, you will need to change the drive letter in the
     command line above.)

  5. Click on the OK button.

  6. Follow the instructions given on the installation screens.

3.3  Uninstall Instructions

  If after installing NewsMonger, you find it necessary to
  remove the software from your computer, perform the following steps:

  NOTE: Windows NT users need system Administrator rights to
        uninstall NewsMonger.

  Uninstall instructions for Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0:

  1. Open the Windows Control Panel.

  2. Run the Add/Remove Programs applet from Control Panel.

  3. Select NewsMonger from the list of applications that can
     removed by Windows.

  4. Click on the Add/Remove button to uninstall NewsMonger.

  Uninstall instructions for Windows NT 3.51:

  1. Open the NewsMonger program group from Program Manager.

  2. Double-click on the Uninstall NewsMonger Icon

  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

3.4  Installed Files

  The NewsMonger setup program copies the following files to your 
  computer during installation:
  
  readme.txt      This file.
  license.txt     TechSmith software license agreement.
  nmonger.exe     Executable for NewsMonger.
  nmonger.hlp     Windows Help file for NewsMonger.
  nmonger.cnt     Windows Help file contents for NewsMonger.
  inetwh32.dll    Internet helper DLL for help file.
  nmuninst.exe    TechSmith NewsMonger uninstaller.
  unwise.exe      Uninstall program used by nmuninst.exe.
  unwise.ini      Uninstall program configuration file.
  install.log     Log file used by the uninstall program.

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4.  STARTING NewsMonger
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  Normally, NewsMonger should be run in the background to make use of
  its search scheduling capabilities.  This is easily accomplished by 
  selecting the option to "Start NewsMonger when Windows starts" at
  the end of NewsMonger installation.  This will add NewsMonger to the
  Windows Startup group, causing it ot be executed when Windows is 
  started.  This option is of most value if you have a permanent 
  Internet connection.

  To manually start NewsMonger:

  In Windows 95 or NT 4.0, select the Start Menu and navigate to 
  Programs->NewsMonger. Highlight the NewsMonger item and release 
  the mouse button.
  
  In Windows NT 3.51, double-click on the NewsMonger icon in the 
  group you selected to put NewsMonger in during installation.
  
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5.  GETTING HELP
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5.1 Using NewsMonger's On-line Help

  NewsMonger's on-line Help system is compatible with the Windows
  Help subsystems.  The NewsMonger Help file contains all of the
  information you'll need to use NewsMonger.

  To access NewsMonger Help, select Help from the NewsMonger menu bar,
  then Help Index from the drop-down menu.

  When you register NewsMonger, you will receive a software key that
  will disable the evaluation time-limit and remove all registration
  reminder screens.

5.2  NewsMonger Support

  TechSmith is committed to providing a reliable, high-quality product
  that is easy to use.  If you have any problem installing or
  using NewsMonger, we want to know about it.

  You can contact TechSmith by mail, phone, or fax. TechSmith also
  provides electronic support through CompuServe, the World Wide Web
  and e-mail.

  TechSmith Corporation             
  PO Box 4758                     
  East Lansing, MI 48826-4758 USA   

  E-Mail : newsmonger@techsmith.com
  WWW    : http://www.techsmith.com/
  FAX    : 517-333-1888
  Voice  : 517-333-8389 ( 8-5 Eastern Time )

  In any communication with TechSmith regarding a problem with
  NewsMonger, please clearly state the following:

  o  The product name and version number.

  o  Your name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.

  o  Your hardware and software configuration.

  o  A description of the problem, and what you were trying to do when
     the problem occurred.

5.3  NewsMonger E-Mail Feedback/Problem Reporting Function

  NewsMonger offers an easy, automated way to communicate problems, 
  comments and suggestions back to TechSmith.  The FeedBack node in 
  program's tree view allows you to include NewsMonger system and 
  search configuration information in an e-mail to TechSmith to assist
  in any technical support issues.  Inclusion of this information is
  optional, but will greatly assist in diagnosing any problem.

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6.  REGISTERING NewsMonger
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  This program and its associated files are part of an evaluation
  package copyrighted by TechSmith Corporation. NewsMonger is not in
  the public domain.  This program must be registered if it is used
  beyond the 45 day evaluation period.

  Single-User NewsMonger
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  The single-user license price is $39.95 (USD).

  When you register NewsMonger, you have the option of requesting a
  registered version of the software on diskette or of requesting a
  software key to register the version you have. The software key
  immediately removes all registration reminder screens and evaluation
  expiration dates.

  Multi-User NewsMonger
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  The 10-user license price is $200.00 (USD).

  Registration entitles the licensed organization to install 10 copies
  of NewsMonger. A single diskette is shipped along with the
  multi-user license.  

6.1 Registration Instructions

  1.  Select the NewsMonger program's Help menu.

  2.  Select How to Register from the menu.

  3.  Click on the Registration Form button.  Enter your registration
      information in the fields provided.

      NOTE: You must specify a name or company name when you register.
            Your software key will be personalized for that name
            ONLY.  Your key will NOT work if you change this name
            after you have sent in your registration.

  4.  When you are finished, select OK. This will create a text file
      called REGISTER.TXT in the NewsMonger default directory. This is
      your registration and order form.  It includes a price sheet and
      your Product ID number.

  5.  Windows Notepad will now open REGISTER.TXT automatically,
      allowing you to edit and or print the registration form.  While
      you are editing, please complete any blank items, including
      quantities, totals, and payment information. DO NOT EDIT THE
      PRODUCT ID NUMBER. 

      NOTE: shipping charges are only applicable to diskette orders.

  6.  Return the registration form, with payment, to TechSmith
      Corporation by any of the methods described on the form.  Upon
      receipt of your order, TechSmith will generate your diskette or
      software key. It will then be sent to you by the method of
      your choice, either e-mail, fax, postal delivery or other.

  If you have elected to receive a software key, use the following
  steps to complete the registration process.

  7.  Select the Help menu.

  8.  Select Enter Software Key from the menu.

  9.  Enter your registration key, exactly as it is shown, in the
      field provided.

  10. Press OK.

  Your software is now registered!  All the registration reminder
  screens and software expiration dates will be removed.  If you have
  any additional questions or comments, contact TechSmith by e-mail at
  NewsMonger@techsmith.com.

6.2  CompuServe SWREG Forum

  You may also register NewsMonger using the Shareware
  Registration Forum on CompuServe (GO SWREG).

               SWREG Single-User #14032

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7.  RELEASE HISTORY
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   v1.0.0 96/11/18  Initial release for Windows NT and Windows 95.

   v1.0.1 96/12/10  Maintenance release
      - added option to wrap long lines for sent messages
      - added port field to HTTP proxy configuration
      - improved support for AltaVista mirror sites

   v1.0.2 97/01/24  Maintenance release
      - Added warning before deleting a search.
      - Fixed the Subject and From filters.
      - Improved and expanded error diagnostics and event logging.
      - Improved feedback and problem reporting dialog and options.
      - Fixed attribute problems on NewsMonger cache directory.
      - Fixed problems with the NewsMonger taskbar icon status color.
      - Added warning if sending SMTP mail with no Subject.
      - Fixed the enable/disable of the option to copy (Bcc) news/mail 
        replies to an email address.
      - Fixed a problem with long line wrap in news/mail replies.
      - Added an uninstall option to the NewsMonger Start Menu group.
      - Fixed problems involving install/uninstall as an admin vs. 
        user on NT.
      - Added "Search->Clear Results" option to menu.
      - Added tab-delimited text save option for results to allow easy
        import to Excel/Access.

   v1.0.3 97/01/29  Maintenance release
      - Fixed SMTP mail client problem of sending invalid domain name
        to the mail server.
      - Enabled Reply-To: header field.

   v1.4.0 97/06/16  Feature release
      New Features:
      - Added support for searching individual NNTP news servers.
      Enhancements:
      - Save the "View->Results Sorted By" setting.
      - Added support for renaming a search via the Search->Rename
        menu option or directly in the TreeView.
      - Double-clicking on a search or news server name brings up the 
        corresponding properties dialog.
      Fixes:
      - Check for the CompuServe RPAWINET.DLL and warn about
        potential problems older versions of this DLL causes.
      - Changed the SMTP mail and NNTP news client dialogs so that
        hitting the ENTER key in the header edit boxes does not close
        the dialog.
      - Clear the Event Log view when the user hits the 
        "Clear Event Log Now" button.
      - Remove any "http://" prefix from the HTTP proxy name entered 
        by the user.
      - Fix the SMTP client so that it works with certain odd SMTP 
        servers that return redundant, informational, responses.
      - Check for Boolean operators (and, or) in AltaVista Simple
        Query keywords.
      - Fix problems with Boolean operator characters (e.g. "&") 
        in AltaVista Advanced Query.
      - Fix problems with status and results update.
      - Don't allow a Search or Server delete while the search is 
        active.

   v1.4.1 97/07/28  Maintenance release
      Fixes:
      - Altered parsing of AltaVista results to accomodate a format
        change.

   v1.4.2 97/08/25  Maintenance release
      - Imporvements in NNTP search efficiency
      - Improved launching of default browser mail/news clients
      - Changed SMTP client From: line to be more standard
      - Fixed NNTP incompatibility with recent DNEWS server
      - Miscellaneous dialog improvements
      - Support new MS logo requirements

   v1.4.3 97/09/18  Maintenance release
      - Added Search Copy function
      - Fixed problem with IE 4.0 not displaying on test search
      - Improved diagnostics of NNTP server extensions test

   v1.4.4 97/11/05  Maintenance release
      - Added example searches
      - Fixed truncated article display problem

   v1.4.5 98/01/16  Miantenance release
      Fixes:
      - Altered parsing of AltaVista results to accomodate a format
        change.

   v1.5.0 98/03/24  Miantenance/feature release
      New features:
      - Partial header field display option (View->Full Headers)
      - Ability to post new article (Article->Post New Article)
      - Ability to forward article by email (Article->Forward Article)

      Enhancements:
      - Added Edit->Copy
      - Added Edit->Select All
      - Added Edit->Word Wrap
      - Added standard font selection dialog for article view font
        (View->Set Font...)
      - Added link to TechSmith web site to help menu and feedback
        dialog
      - Improved article saving robustness

      Fixes:
      - Consecutive article printing bug on Win95
      - Handle NNTP authentication request after sending article text

   v1.5.1 98/06/02  Miantenance release
      - Altered parsing of AltaVista results due to format change


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8.  KNOWN PROBLEMS OR LIMITATIONS
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  Under Windows 95 the article view cannot display or print more than
  50K of an article.  This limitation does not apply to saving the 
  article to a file.

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TechSmith Corporation
PO Box 4758                     
East Lansing, MI 48826-4758 USA   
517-333-2100 (tel)
517-333-1888 (fax)
E-Mail : newsmonger@techsmith.com
WWW    : http://www.techsmith.com/

Thank you for your interest in NewsMonger.
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