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                            Remote Control v2.0

                            DG Enterprises 1999

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Welcome to Remote Control
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Contents:

1.	Introduction
2.	Installation
3.	Uninstallation
4.	Registration
5.	Problems/Troubleshooting
6.	Revision History
7.	Contact the Author


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1.  Introduction
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                         ****Important****
   For space reasons, the VB6 runtime files have not been included.
   The VB6 runtime files needed for this program can be found here:
       ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/simvb6-4.zip
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Remote Control is an application for controlling large numbers of 
computers on a TCP/IP network while sitting at the comfort of your
own workstation. I have seen the same situation so many times,
especially with badly configured networks, or Windows 95 networks in
general, there just doesn't seem to be a way to do certain things
without having to walk all the way over to the computer and do it
locally.

I have been used to the likes of UNIX and Linux, where anything you
can do locally can be done from a remote station, for example, rebooting,
checking user activity etc.

It was because of this that I decided that Windows95/98/NT needed
something extra.

Remote Control is a client/server environment. What this means is that
you must have the client program running on all of the computers you wish
to control, and the server application can be running on any single
computer.

Some simple instructions are available in the "Instructions.txt" file.

System requirements:

 o Pentium 90 (Pentium 133 or higher preferred for the server application)

 o 24MB RAM (32MB recommended for server application, 64 or more ideal)

 o Windows 95/98/NT4/NT5

 o TCP/IP Network (i.e. Internet or intranet)


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2.  Installation
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First of all, extract the packages by unzipping the file "RCntrl20.zip"

To install Remote Control, execute the file "setup.exe". When this is
run, you have the option to install the server and/or the client. It is
advisable that you only install the server on one machine, or make sure it
is protected with a login and password.

See the Instructions ReadMe (instructions.txt) for configuration and usage.


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3.  Uninstallation
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To Uninstall in Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0:

   Use the standard uninstall feature "Add/Remove Programs" in the
   Control Panel.


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4.  Registration
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Remote Control 2 requires a registration key to be used to it's full
potential. Standard pricing runs as follows:

1 licence allows you to run an application on a single computer. The
client licences are in blocks of 10. So 1 client block will allow you
to run the client on up to 10 machines.

1 server licence and 1 client licence block:
UK and EU: GB45
Outside EU: US$75

Additional server licences:
UK and EU: GB15
Outside EU: US$25

Additional client licence blocks:
UK and EU: GB20
Outside EU: US$35

10 server licences: (20% discount)
UK and EU: GB119
Outside EU: US$199

10 client licence blocks (i.e. up to 100 machines.)  (20% discount)
UK and EU: GB159
Outside EU: US$279

Additional discounts can be made. For more information send an e-mail
to rc@btcf.demon.co.uk with your requirements.

Note:	If you have already purchased version 1 of Remote Control, you
	are entitled to up to 75% discount. Send e-mail for details.


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5.  Problems/Troubleshooting
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If you have any problems, please send an e-mail to:
bugs@btcf.demon.co.uk

Please include the following information:

  o  Operating System (of client AND server machines.)
  o  Version installed.
  o  The problem you have.
  o  What you did to cause the problem.
  o  Any other information you may think is relevant.


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6.  Revision History
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v2.0	9th June 1999
	---Official release date---

	Version 2 is released.
	Minor bug fixes


v2.5b	2nd June 1999
	---Sixth Public Beta Release---

	Added option to easily change clients copy of server IP address.
	Other minor bug fixes.


v2.4b	10th May 1999
	---Fifth Public Beta Release---

	More interface changes:
			Added graphical features.
			Connection dialog now separate from
				addressbook.
			Tidied up option window
	Added System Tray Icon - Minimizing the main window
		will reduce window to an icon in te system
		tray
	Added favorites to connection dialog addressbook
	Minor bug fixes
	Help file nearing completion (not included in
						release version yet)


v2.3b	3rd May 1999
	---Fourth Public Beta Release---

	Option to hide client logo (registered users only) 
     	Minor interface changes 


v2.2b	30th April 1999
	---Third Public Beta Release---

	Remote Screen Video - transfers should be a lot faster.
		Reduced the amount of redundant visual data
		that had to be transferred and added
		compression routines to make it up to 90% faster.
	Begun work on help documentation. This could take a while...


v2.1b	24th April 1999
	---Second Public Beta Release---

	Added:
		Delayed shutdown/logoff - To give remote users a warning
		Dynamic process list - watch proccesses on remote computer
					continually update!
		Remote Screen Video - 	watch the remote users screen
					constantly update!
	Fixed:
		Disconnection after 1 minute fixed.


v2.0b	21st April 1999
	---First Public Beta Release---

	Version 2 beta first released to general public.
	Added features:
		New interface
		Multiple connections
		User Administration
		Login passwords
		Scheduling
		More control options


v1.7	1st April 1999
	---Official release date---

	Minor bug fix - Some people were getting errors about missing files.


v1.6	25th January 1999
	---Official release date---

	Fixed authentication bug (was all to do with time
	syncronisation between server and client)


v1.5	6th December 1998
	---Official release date---

	New installer! Now much easier to install and also a smaller
	download.

	Added authentication to stop attacks on client from unwanted
	applications. Authentication is dynamic and changes constantly.

	Added features:
		Get system information; memory, windows version etc.
                Virtual DOS Prompt
                Send file to remote computer

	Tidied up code (again :) and fixed screenshot transfer bug.


v1.4	11th November 1998
	---Official release date---

	Added features:
		Get computer name
		Get screenshot
		Get active window screenshot
		Mute volume
		Chat

	Addressbook, for storing list of commonly used IP addresses.

	Batch operations, to perform the same action on multiple
		hosts simultaneously.


v1.3	2nd November 1998
	---Private issue---
	
	General code tidy up and bug fix.


v1.2	24th October 1998
	---Official release date---

	Features include:

	(Un)blank screen
	Send message
	Log off
	Shut down
	Get username
	Swap mouse buttons
	Synchronise time
	Get process list
	Close program
	Disable: Desktop, mouse, taskbar, start button, control keys
	Execute command
	End client operation


v1.1b	13th October 1998
	---Private beta release---
	
	Fixed several major and minor bugs.


v1.0b	1st October 1998
	---First private beta release---

	Initial connection routines and conception.


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7.  Contact the author
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I can be reached on the following addresses:

E-mail: rc@btcf.demon.co.uk
Bug reports: bugs@btcf.demon.co.uk

Postal service:
   David Glass
   15 Collingwood Terrace
   Blyth
   Northumberland NE24 2EX
   England

Fax: +44 (0)870 1640 113

Website: http://www.btcf.demon.co.uk