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- !Shareware file for WimpLink 1.02/Unregistered
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-
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- This unregistered version of WimpLink is fully functional but lacks the
- following features that are available in the registered version:
-
- * the ability to close the 'Loading' window, to move it to the back of the
- window stack or to move it off-screen; purposely irritating to keep reminding
- you the version you're using is an unregistered one.
-
- * EMSI, ZMODEM (ZedZap and DirectZAP) and HYDRA support. The unregistered
- version will do only SEAlink; the EMSI, ZedZap, DirectZAP and Hydra options
- are greyed out. Don't bother trying to make the options selectable; the
- actual communications code has been removed from the !RunImage.
-
- * the ability to save messages as packed mail, allowing you to archive
- complete threads quickly and conveniently. Note that this has nothing to do
- with packing or compressing outbound mail, intended for transport to your
- boss; it's just a way of storing messages outside WimpLink's main message
- base without losing any information.
-
- * the ability to pop up an origin menu when sending messages, thus forcing
- you to enter the " * Origin " string values manually. The registered version
- allows use of Origin files placed in the AKA directories as reservoirs of
- your favourite origin strings. Having WimpLink select an origin string at
- random is also impossible in the unregistered version.
-
- * an index mechanism for the message base, and the associated 'Minimise
- memory' option. The registered version can create an Index file on exit from
- the Desktop, allowing reloading of the database (at the next startup) to be
- much quicker and to save memory.
-
- Registered users will receive the full version of WimpLink plus a printed,
- spiral-bound manual and a set of Desktop utilities also not supplied with
- this unregistered release; WLAreas (an area specification tool), WLNodes (a
- nodelist update utility) and WLCleanup (capable of cleaning up the WimpLink
- directory structure by moving or removing dispensible files).
-
- Finally, prolonged use of the unregistered version will not go unnoticed;
- every message posted contains a product identifier clearly showing an
- unregistered version was used. Simply not posting any messages won't help
- much; WimpLink's identifier, "WL 1.02/Unreg", will appear in the logfile of
- every system you poll, like this:
-
- +--------- Sun 27 Feb 94, FD 2.02
- + 17:09:18 Event 0-@
- - 17:09:26 Preparing outbound mail
- = 17:10:09 RING
- = 17:10:29 CONNECT 14400/REL - LAPM V.42BIS
- 17:10:37 sType: FTS-0001
- 17:10:38 Password protected mail session
- * 17:10:39 Rcvd D:\FD\INBOUND\00112D41.PKT; 128b, 0 CPS
- + 17:10:39 Remco's TestPoint, 77:8500/504.9
- ~ 17:10:39 Using: WL 0.98/Unreg
- ~ 17:10:39 SysOp: Remco de Vreugd
-
- So registering really is the right thing to do, even if moral obligations are
- left unconsidered. Registered users will ofcourse receive free updates; just
- send a blank floppy disc, a self-addressed envelope and return postage.
-
- To register yourself as a WimpLink user, send me (Remco de Vreugd, address
- below) payment for 55 Dutch guilders or 20 UK pounds, in cash (using recorded
- delivery please!), by Eurocheque or using some more creative means (like
- attempting a transfer to Postbank account number 4908521 or ABN AMRO bank
- number 567300617).
-
- Specify your postal address, your full name (to be put into your registered
- copy) and, if an immediate response is required, an Internet address for me
- to send a receipt confirmation message to.
-
-
- Remco de Vreugd
- Kreeft 48
- 2221 KH Katwijk
- The Netherlands
-
- AcoNet: 77:8500/200.2 (preferred),
- 77:8500/504.9
- FidoNet: 2:281/628.3 (preferred),
- 2:2801/208.9
- Internet: vreugd@stpc.wi.LeidenUniv.nl (preferred),
- rdevreug@wi.LeidenUniv.nl
-