AdFree 2.1.1
by Mike Foley
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Contents
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  1. What is AdFree?
  2. How do I install AdFree?
  3. How do I use AdFree?
  4. How does AdFree work?
  5. Do I need to pay for AdFree?
  6. How may AdFree be distributed?
  7. How do I get more info?



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1. What is AdFree?
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AdFree is an application that filters your web connections as you surf,
blocking the servers you don't want to access. It is primarily used to
eliminate banners, but it can also block any other server you do not
want to take information from.


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2. How do I install AdFree?
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Simply run the "setup" program that came included in this download.
It is also recommended that after installing AdFree, you create a
shortcut in the startup items folder.

Requirements:
  * Windows 95/98/NT/2k

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3. How do I use AdFree?
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1. Make sure that your web browser is not open.
2. Open the AdFree application.
3. Surf the web!


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4. How does AdFree work?
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AdFree does not use the proxy method, as many similar applications do.
Every Windows computer has a HOSTS file, in which a user can manually
tell the computer exactly where certain servers are located, using
their IP address. AdFree edits this file so that instead of loading
the banner from an ad server, it asks AdFree for the file. AdFree in
turn gives your browser any file you so desire.


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5. Do I need to pay for AdFree?
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No. AdFree may be freely distributed and used without licensing.
However, if you find the program useful, you may contribute a small
donation ($10) to the author. See the About box for details.


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6. How may AdFree be distributed?
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AdFree may be freely distributed, as long as the program and ReadMe
files have not been changed. Also, I'd appreciate an e-mail to keep
track of where it's going, for my own interest.


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7. How do I get more info?
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If you need help regarding the program, read the ReadMe file that is
created after installation. Also, you can visit the author's
homepage at:
http://ieng9.ucsd.edu/~m1foley/
or send an e-mail to: foley@ucsd.edu


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Thanks for installing AdFree.