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Connect Pro
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Please go to http://www.slip.net/~rain/connect/ for additional
documentation.

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ABOUT
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Connect Pro 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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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 Pro, 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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HISTORY
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Version 1.08 (Dec 1, 1998)

* Changed -- The problem of not being able to edit groups on some older
  Windows 95 systems has been fixed.


Version 1.07 (Nov 8, 1998)

* Changed -- (internal) For compatibility with other OS languages, all
  resource language has been set to neutral.


Version 1.06 (Sep 20, 1998)

* Connect Pro is now free.
* Added -- Redial if connect speed is too slow.  (some systems may
  not support this feature)
* Changed -- Minor group options dialog layout change.


Version 1.05 (July 15, 1998)

* Added -- Easy access to Dial-up Networking folder, and control
  panel from within the program.
* Added -- Ability to delete a connection from within the program.
  Note: May not be supported on some systems.
* Changed -- Now waits for RAS to catch-up before attempting to redial
  again. This should prevent "port already in use" messages.


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.


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 1.02 (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 1.01 (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 1.00 (Sep 09, 1997)
* Initial release.


[PRO] = Connect Pro version only.




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Thanks for using Connect Pro!  Enjoy!

 - Jon
