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Connect Light
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WHATS NEW
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Version 1.00 (Sep 09, 1997)
* Initial release.

Version 1.01 (Sep 20, 1997)

* Added -- Ability to run programs or any shell-runnable
  objects (URLs, etc.).

* Added -- Ability to create Desktop shortcuts. [PRO]

* Added -- Ability to add and edit Dial-Up Networking
  connection from within the program.

* Added -- A 'quick busy timer' that can skip to the next
  connection after a specified number of seconds. [PRO]

* Added -- Elapsed time on the dialing window.

* Added -- A Next button on the dialing window that can
  force the program to skip to the next connection.

Version 1.02 (Sep 22, 1997)

* Fixed -- "Invalid page fault" error when using the browse
  button in the Programs To Run window.

  Reported by Bruce Kobrin <- Thanks!

Version 1.03 (Nov 05, 1997)

* Added -- Option for quiting immediately after a successfull 
  connection. [PRO]
* Fixed -- "Not found" message when running some programs 
  with long filenames has been fixed.

Version 1.04 (Mar 05, 1998)

* Added -- Option to disconnect existing connections before
  attempting to dial. [PRO]
  
* Added -- Wait for a program to finish before continuing or
  before closing the connection. [PRO]
  
* Added -- Monitor connection and launch Connect Pro if a
  connection is lost. [PRO]
  
* Added -- A button that forces Connect to "stick" to one 
  number when dialing. 
  
* Changed -- Options window now offers a more flexible program
  launch settings.
  
* Changed -- The options window has been re-organized.

* Changed -- The main window is now resizable.

[PRO] = Connect Pro version only.


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ABOUT
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Connect is a Windows 95 application that can dial a group
of Internet POPs, finding the first available connection.
Once a connection is made, it can even launch your favorite
Internet programs, folders or URL!

If you're experiencing busy signals, or that "all circuits 
are busy" message (which is getting common here in the SF 
Bay Area), this can help you get a connection quickly by 
dialing several POPs quickly.


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Connect Pro vs Connect Light
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There are two versions of Connect available: Connect Light (this 
version) and Connect Pro.

Connect Light can only dial 2 group of numbers, up to 2 numbers
in the group, and can only run 1 program after connecting.  Connect
Light is available for free.  There is no time limit, or limit on 
the number of times you can use Connect Light, so please feel free 
to use it for as long as you like.

With Connect Pro, you can dial up to 30 groups, 30 numbers
in each of those groups, and run up to 30 programs after connecting.  
It also adds a few features that are not included in the Light
version.  Connect Pro is available for a very small 
fee.  Please email rain@slip.net or jlz@mailhost.net if you're
intested in obtaining a copy.


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DISTRIBUTION
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Please feel free to distribute the LIGHT version of
Connect.

If you include Connect in a software bundle, I would
appreciate it if you could send me a small note about
it.


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DISCLAIMER
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Every effort has been made to ensure this software is free from
defects.  Unfortunately, as with any software, bugs can sneak up
and cause havoc on some occasions.  If it causes damage of any
kind, I will not be responsible for it.  In other words, use at
your own risk.

Sorry, but I had to say it.


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CONTACT
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If you have any questions or suggestions for future versions
of Connect, please visit http://www.slip.net/~rain/connect/
or send me an email at jzsoft@iname.com or rain@slip.net.



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Thanks for using Connect!  Enjoy!

 - Jon
