Pinger 
Version 2.3 
http://www.digitaldaze.com/estrella/index.html for the program's home page
Note that a mailing list can be joined from the WWW site to be informed of updates.
Changes to this document since last release are in RED.

Index - Read First - 

If you obtained the program from the http://www.ibt.com/~estrella/Program/index.html web page, note that the program now is being supported through a separate web page at http://www.digitaldaze.com/estrella/index.html or through www.eaglenet.com/pinger/index.html.. The www.ibt.com pages will be disabled shortly so please use the new pages.

Overview -

The pinger program is designed to ping a user provided list of systems and warn you if a system goes down. The system has been designed to be easy to use and perform with the minimal of requirements. I personally use it to monitor over 200 addresses (routers, router interfaces, hubs, servers, etc) from my regular NT workstation system with no impact on its performance.

Information about the latest version of the program is available at http://www.digitaldaze.com/estrella/index.html and from http://www.eaglenet.com/pinger/index.html.

New Features in this version -  Key Features -  Requirements -  How to install the program -  How to run the program -  How to configure the program -  Notes -  History -  Product Direction - 

NOTE: Timeframes will depend on current work situation. My current activities are dramatically increasing, but I continue to have time to work on this after work and during lunch hour. Also, as I get feedback from users, I will try to incorporate those into the software (For example, the active notification was a user request).

Below is functionality I am planning on adding, in no particular order:  Additional features that I would like to include but have not determine yet how to fit them -  Freeware vs Shareware vs Costware (IMPORTANT) - 

So far it seems like I will be able to maintain the system freeware.  If I need to buy modules like those for SNMP, I will split the program into two separate versions.  I may put up a note of what I need and if someone could buy it for me, I will incorporate it to the program.

Many folks have asked about sending some money.  I would prefer if you find this program useful and feel guilty of taking advantage of something useful for free, the next time you stop by the bookstore buy a book for my son or other kids in my family and send it to [Gus Estrella - 1422 Fairview AV. - Havertown PA USA 19083].  He would really love it and I would appreciate it.

Bugs - 

Known Bugs - User reported bugs that I am unable to recreate on three systems and most users don't experience: If you have seen any of these or other errors, please drop me a line.

Last word - 

Enjoy and hope this is a useful product for you.  As always, I enjoy hearing from how people are using the program and how it can be improved.