DEMON DIALER for FreeVue(TM) Version 2.0 11/16/96 ============================================================================ WEB SITE : http://www.crosslink.net/~craig EMAIL SUPPORT : craig@crosslink.net ============================================================================ SPECIAL NOTICE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: DEMON DIALER has now been created into 3 different versions to better serve the CU-SeeMe & FreeVue community. These version are noted as: DEMON DIALER CU v0.98 = Cornell's CU-SeeMe (.84b7) DEMON DIALER WP v1.1 = White Pines CU-SeeMe (1.0b3) DEMON DIALER FV v2.0 = FreeVue Telecom's FreeVue (1.04) ============================================================================ TABLE OF CONTENTS: ================== 1. BACKGROUND PROGRAM INFORMATION 2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS a. First Time Startup b. Customizing Demon Dialer c. First Time Connection d. Auto-redialing a busy location 4. PROGRAM & FEATURE HISTORY 5. FINAL NOTES ============================================================================ 1. BACKGROUND: ============== FreeVue is video/audio conferencing software for the PC and Macintosh on the Internet. The Demon Dialer is an enhancement utility that is run along with FreeVue. Demon Dialer is a location database and connection manager which allows for easy look-up and connection to other FreeVue users. This program has evolved mainly from the input of the internet community. Your ideas have made this program what it is today. We will never charge a fee to use this program and offer it FREE to the FreeVue users everywhere. All that we ask is that you spread the word about this program and offer suggestions on improving the software. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE TRUSTEES AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TRUSTEES OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download the ddfv.zip file in binary mode and unzip using PKUNZIP.EXE. If you don't have a copy of the ZIP compression utilities you can download them from ftp.cit.cornell.edu in the pub/dos/util directory as pkz204g.exe. Then execute this file to extract the zip utilities. ZIP is also available on lots of other public servers. Contents of ddfv.zip: fv-demon.txt : This file. fv-demon.exe ; The Demon Dialer program itself. fvdemon.ini ; The Demon Dialer configuration file. vbrun300.dll ; VB runtime file. This file can be deleted already on system. inicon3.vbx ; ini file management library. threed.vbx ; 3D effects library 2.INSTALLATION: =============== If the installation routine fails, you can manually move the files to the following locations: All DLL and VBX files may remain in the same directory as fv-demon.exe or in your windows/system directory. Also, vbrun300.dll should only go in your /windows/system directory if you don't already have one. fv-demon.txt : installation directory (ex: c:\freevue) fv-demon.exe ; installation directory (ex: c:\freevue) fvdemon.ini ; installation directory (ex: c:\freevue) vbrun300.dll ; Windows System directory (ex: c:\windows\system) inicon3.vbx ; Windows System directory (ex: c:\windows\system) threed.vbx ; Windows System directory (ex: c:\windows\system) You can use the Windows Program Manager to add a 'program item' for fv-demon.exe as 'Demon Dialer FV'. 3. QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS: =========================== We attempted to design this program to be as user-friendly as possible. Of course, if you have any improvement ideas just drop us a line and we will try to include it in the next release. FIRST TIME STARTUP: 1. Start FreeVue version 1.04 2. Start Demon Dialer (you can start either one first) 3. Click on the 'Don't Start FreeVue' (more on that later) 4. Demon Dialer icon bar should now be located on your screen. 5. Click on the 'DOWN ARROW' icon (2nd from left). This will give you captions for the icon buttons. When you are familiar with the icon titles, you can click on the 'UP ARROW' icon (2nd from left). CUSTOMIZING DEMON DIALER: 1. Click on the 'SETUP' icon. 2. All options are in 'question' format. 3. Some things you need to remember are: a. FreeVue Options: When entering the full path for FreeVue, you must enter something similar to the following: c:\internet\freevue\freevue.exe 4. Answer all the questions or fill out the information required and click on the SAVE button. FIRST CONNECTION: 1. Click on the 'LIGHTNING' icon. 2. Enter the user you want to rapid dial to get through to and click on DIAL. 3. You should have been transferred to the Demon Dialer icon bar where Demon Dialer has now started attempting a call to the entered name. Auto-redial is now in effect. DD will keep re-dialing the person until you click 'OFF' or 'STOP'. 4. To disconnect, click on the 4th icon from the left. AUTO-REDIALING A BUSY LOCATION: This option will rapidly auto-redial a location that is either not answering or is busy: 1. Click on the 'ON' button which is on top of the 'OFF' button. 2. Click on the CONNECT icon (3rd icon button from left) 3. If the connection is made, Demon Dialer will automatically stop auto-redial. 4. To stop auto-redialing, click on the 'STOP' icon. 4. PROGRAM HISTORY: =================== v1.0 (4/07/96): * Initial release of Demon Dialer FV * Software based on the Demon Dialer CU platform. See programming notes for the CU version for specific programming information. v1.03 (6/22/96): * Updated expiration date to August 15, 1996 v2.0 (8/22/96): * Updated expiration date to October 15, 1996 for free upgrade * Removed all database features as they are pretty much not useable anymore due to FreeVue's new policies and everyone using different new names. * Updated the code for faster response. * All program windows have been updated. Upcoming Features: Ability to mute other unwanted Freevue callers and still keep your available windows setting high. 5. FINAL NOTES: =============== This program has evolved mainly from the input of the internet community. Your ideas have made this program what it is today. We will never charge a fee to use this program and offer it FREE to the FreeVue users everywhere. All that we ask is that you spread the word about this program and offer suggestions on improving the software. If you have any suggestions on improving this program, please write to craig@crosslink.net or visit the web site www.crosslink.net/~craig