Internet Logger is a utility application allows you to keep track of how much time you spend on your internet accounts. It requires System 7 or later. It can also be used to track long distance telephone use or to track time spent on client accounts. First, among many other potential uses, Internet Logger will provide a convenient means to fully document your internet connections, including:
Ñ Tracking session times and cumulative use time by day and month.
Ñ Ability to enter complex session rate structures and automatically estimate session
and cumulative costs by day or month.
Ñ Ability to count down time remaining on either prepaid hours or hours charged at a
flate rate.
Ñ Optional Log file documenting session and cumulative times and estimated costs.
Ñ Optionally compute session times by rounding up to the nearest minute. Some online
services seem to compute times this way. You can check it yourself.
Ñ Allows automatic connection via PPP, SLIP, or operation as a manual timer.
Ñ Allows multiple timers with individual settings. You can keep track of use of
multiple providers conveniently. Each can have it's own log file.
Ñ Compatibility with Open Transport when used with FreePPP.
The Quickest way to get started is to turn on Balloon Help and double click on the NetLogger Stop Watch. This will launch the Internet Logger Application and create a small, draggable timer window below the Trash. The blue numbers, on top, display the time for the current session, while the red numbers, below, record cumulative time. The timer window has four "Hot Spots" in the corners. The upper left Hot Spot, when clicked, will Begin a session. The lower left will End the session. The lower right spot will Quit. The upper right spot will open the Preferences dialog. By clicking on the red numbers below, the display will toggle between cumulative time for the day, cumulative total/month, and Time Units used in the current session. This last option can be very useful in controlling long distance telephone costs because you can now see how many tenths of a unit remain until you incur costs for a new time unit. Select "View Log" from the Session Menu to see an example log file. If you scan the menus and dialog boxes with Balloon Help turned on, most of the unique features of Internet Logger will be explained.
Internet Logger v. 2.0 is shareware. Though all features are fully functional, it is protected. You will not be able to cumulate more than four hours on any one timer unless you register. If you wish to continue to use a timer for more that four hours, pay the registration and I will email instructions for disabling the protection.
The most current versions of my programs are available on info-mac mirrors in the comm/tcp/conn/ and on America Online, Keyword - Net Software. If you are unfamiliar with the info-mac archive, point your web browser to:
You might want to check this out once in a while to see what is new!
If you choose to register Internet Logger send $15 US cash (best method outside the US), checks (US$ drawn on a US bank), postal money orders, postcards, letters, disks, bug reports, etc., directly to me at:
Eric Preston
23547 Clark Dr.
Philomath, OR 97370
USA
Internet email: ericpresto@aol.com or EricPRESTO@kagi.com.
America Online: EricPRESTO
If you prefer to pay by credit card, launch the included Register application and follow the instructions. Kagi Shareware processes credit card payments for me.
If you let me know your email address, I will acknowledge receipt of your shareware contribution.
