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DynaConnector Æ95 Version 1.01
Written By: Brian Van Mondfrans
E-Mail: brianvm@halcyon.com
WEB: http://www.halcyon.com/brianvm
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What DynaConnector Æ95 does:
DynaConnector automatically posts a file via FTP to a directory that
everyone can access via the http protocol (the Web). Included in this file is
your IP Address, computer name and your host name. Computer name being your
NetBIOS computer name and the host name being your TCP/IP host name as
specified in Win Æ95 TCP/IP protocol. While DynaConnector is FTPÆing your IP
Address file to the remote server, it is also contacting the remote computers
you have specified. To contact the remote computers DynaConnector must first
receive their IP Address file via the URL specified for that computer. Once
that file is received it tries to contact the computer at the IP Address
specified in the IP Address file using port 4000. If there is a connection
and a positive authentication response on port 4000, DynaConnector on both
computers add the IP Address and computer name of the remote computer in the
LMHOSTS file. And it places the IP Address, host name, and computer name (as
an alias) of the remote computer to the HOSTS file. Both Computers can now
access shared network resources on the other computer (NetBIOS). You can also
contact that computer using WinSock applications at the host name of the
remote computer or the remote computer name (NetBIOS name). Example: using
WinTalk to chat with a remote user: username@brian.com or username@brian.
To Install:
1. Copy *.dll files to Windows system directory (e.g. \Windows\System).
2. Execute program.
3. Fill in the Server to post IP file with the server that you use to FTP your
web pages to.
4. Fill in the User Name you use to on the FTP server.
5. Fill in the Password you use on the FTP server.
6. Fill in the directory on the FTP server to place the files.
7. Press the Apply button to have DynaConnector immediately FTP the file to
the remote server.
8. Switch to the Add Authorized Computers tab to add a computer to connect to.
Right-clicking in the list box brings up a context menu to add users. Add
the Computer name of the computer you want to connect to, and the URL to
the computerÆs IP file.
9. Click the Refresh button to have DynaConnector immediately attempt to find
the remote computer and update the LMHOSTS and HOSTS file.
Registration:
The unregistered version of DynaConnector Æ95 allows automatic
connection to one computer. The registered version has no limit set on the
number of computers it will work with, other than operating system limits.
Registration costs $20 with free upgrades till Version 2.0, if a Version
2.0 should even be released. Upgrades to Version 2.0 and beyond will be at
reduced cost to registered users. The registered version can be obtained via
the net or USMail, so please specify your preference.
If you'd like a copy of DynaConnector Æ95, please send a check or money order
(payable to: Brian Van Mondfrans) to:
Brian Van Mondfrans
5530 St. Charles Loop NE
Olympia, WA 98516
Please include:
Your name
Your USMail address
Your email address
Your phone # (optional)
Your delivery preference, USMail or via the net. (if you choose the
net, please make sure to include either an email address or a phone
number so I can get in touch with you to give you instructions)
Fixed bugs:
Version 1.01 - Release 12/21/95:
Fixed password encryption problem, which caused truncation of the password.
Planned Future Enhancements from Version 1.0:
1. Context-sensitive help
2. Faster startup, by threading the call authorized users routine
3. Windows NT support
IÆd like to hear your comments and enhancement requests, so E-Mail them to me
at brianvm@halcyon.com.
Known Bugs:
1. Memory-leaks occur if DynaConnector is closed too quickly after being
started.