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- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- // SmartDesk Virtual Machine v3.51 - April 1, 1998
- // (c) 1996-1998 SmartDesk, Inc., All Rights Reserved
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- Welcome to the SmartDesk Virtual Machine. This file contains the latest
- release and licensing information for the Virtual Machine v3.5. Please check
- the full documentation online at www.smartdeks.com/vm/vmdocs.html
-
- Contents:
-
- 1. Feature Overview
- 2. System Requirements
- 3. Installation
- 4. File Overview
- 5. Support & Help
- 6. License Agreement & Warranty
- 7. Notes
- 8. Uninstalling
-
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 1 - Feature Overview
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- The SmartDesk Virtual Machine is a binary collection of programs, libraries,
- and utilities designed to enhance the Windows environment. Once installed,
- the VM provides:
-
- o Way Cool Web Stuff!!!!!
- o Optimized development and runtime environment.
- o Transparent runtime engine loads on demand or at bootup.
- o Secure execution environment for VM enabled applications.
- o Real-time status program with enhanced task manager.
- o Password protected configuration management.
- o Advanced resource and image caching.
- o Standalone uninstaller with password protection.
- o Network, Internet, and TCP/IP enabled.
- o Integrates with and controls X-10 automation devices.
- o Class libraries include file, image, window, animation,
- multimedia, banners, marquees, and more.
- o Full multitasking multithreaded execution support.
- o Requires less than 1 MB disk space and 1 MB RAM.
- o Support for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT.
-
- Visit us on the web at www.smartdesk.com for more information on the
- Smartdesk Virtual Machine, VM-enabled applications, or to access developer
- resources.
-
-
- Developer's, check out the SDK at www.smartdesk.com/prodsdk.html
- and also the Active Page Generator at www.smartdesk.com/activepages.html
-
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 2 - System Requirements
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- Operating System: 16-bit Windows
- 32-bit Windows 95
- 32-bit Windows NT
-
- Memory: 4 MB RAM minimum, 8 MB recommended
-
- Disk Space: Less than 1 MB.
-
- Additional Requirements:
-
- MS Video for Windows must be installed, or the MSVIDEO.DLL
- file must be present [Both can be downloaded free of charge
- from the smartdesk web site at www.smartdesk.com/msvideo].
-
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 3 - Installation
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- The SmartDesk Virtual Machine is provided as a downloadable self-extracting
- file which has been compressed using WINZIP. The current release file
- information is:
-
- SDVM35.EXE dated April 1, 1998
-
- To install:
-
- 1. Copy the SDVM35.EXE file to a temporary directory.
-
- 2. Run the SDVM35.EXE file and follow the on-screen instructions.
-
- After the VM installs, the VMSTATUS program will automatically be
- launched. It is not necessary to restart windows. By default, the VM
- will only load when required. You can optionally set the VM to AUTOLOAD
- when Windows starts via the OPTIONS portion of the VMSTATUS program.
-
- The VM installer adds the following items to the SmartDesk program group
- within the Windows program manager:
-
- VM Status
- VM Release Notes
-
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 4 - File Overview
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- The following files constitute the SmartDesk Virtual Machine as provided
- in the compressed SDVM31.EXE file:
-
- vmsetup.exe The Main Virtual Machine setup program.
- sdread.me This release notes files.
- sdload.ex_ Dynamic run-time loader.
- sdloader.ex_ Interface for run-time loader.
- sdesk32.ex_ 32-bit VM component
- vmstatus.ex_ Status and configuration program.
- sdrun.ex_ Main run-time engine.
- sdimage.dl_ Image Library.
- p3jpg16.dl_ JPEG support library.
- sysclass.fl_ Primary system class libraries.
- sdreg.fl_ SmartDesk Registration library.
- mmedia.fl_ Multimedia class libraries.
- sdvm.jp_ Single-frame machine image.
- sdunstl.ex_ Uninstall program.
-
- Files ending with an underscore character support the Microsoft
- compress/decompress utilities for individual file extraction.
-
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 5 - Support & Help
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- Questions regarding the use of this product are directed to our online
- support center at:
-
- web site: www.smartdesk.com
- e-mail: support@smartdesk.com
-
- All support is provided via online services and e-mail. Other inquiries
- may be directed to:
-
- SmartDesk, Inc.
- 26062 Merit Circle, Suite 106
- Laguna Hills, CA. 92653
-
- 714 362-4457 voice, 9-5 PST
-
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 6 - License Agreement & Warranty
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- Ok, the legal guys made us say it:
-
- This stuff is ours, but you can use it as long as you are nice. It is
- provided as-is without warranty as to its usability or suitability for
- any particular task.
-
- You can copy this stuff and distribute it to anybody you choose, provided
- (1) you don't charge for our stuff, (2) you distribute it in its entirety,
- and (3) you and the receiving party agree to abide by this agreement. If
- you don't agree with this...please don't use our stuff. Besides, your use
- of our stuff constitutes acceptance of this agreement.
-
- Call us or visit us on the web for an exact copy of the specific legal
- mumbo-jumbo.
-
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 7 - Notes
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- If you are installing this version over a prior version of the VM,
- please perform an uninstall first. After uninstalling, we HIGHLY
- recommend restarting Windows before installing the new stuff.
-
- Release History:
-
- v3.51 April 1, 1998
- o Added webConnectionFindFirst/FindNext capability.
- o Enhanced task switcher's interaction with CGI programs.
- o Created DynamicImage Object Class for creating images on-the-fly.
- o Added CLIENT_REFERER session data support to SYSCLASS library.
- o Added WindowCaptureToFile( ) function for focused screen capture.
-
- v3.5 March 18, 1998
- o Integrated commerce capability wiith ccValidate and ccError functions.
- o Optimized AP generation task switching.
- o Numerous FGL functions including low-level DRAW and GRAPH classes.
- o Fixed trailing slash bug with url addressing.
- o Increased performance and reduced overhead.
-
- v3.3-4 January 6, 1998
- o Modifed server logs to support standard log format
- o Optimized server memory utilization.
-
- v3.2 December 3, 1997
- o Massive Web enhancements --- see the webread.me file of the Web Suite
- o Corrected 3.x installer bug
-
- v3.1 October 8, 1997
- o Added RA and RAM MIME support internally for the audio/x-pn-realaudio
- type format.
-
- v3.0 September 3, 1997
- o Enhanced external web access and control API.
- o Implemented password support within AP pages.
- o Extended session manager functionality.
- o Updated SYSCLASS class library.
- o Miscellaneaou bug fixes.
-
- v2.0 August 8, 1997
- o Optimized internal TCP/IP support
- o Added web server and session manager functionality
- o Optimized active page generation with pre-compiled pages and on-the-fly
- caching.
- o Miscellaneous bug fixes.
- o Removed SDMACH animation from vmstatus program.
-
- v1.2 May 21, 1997
- o Added Active Page support (see www.smartdesk.com/activepages.html).
- o Fixed sendkey focus bug.
- o Fixed index offset for atlast, atlasti, atnext, atnexti.
- o Removed sysbuffers() and readfilelong() functions.
-
- v1.0 April 24, 1997
- o Fixed Long filename bug.
- o Added lfnRename function.
- o Fixed miscellaneous memory leaks.
- o Changed SDSTATUS to VMSTATUS program.
- o Fixed uninstaller bug that forgot the sdvm.dat file.
-
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- SECTION 8 - Uninstalling
- /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
- The SmartDesk VM can be running the SDUNSTL.EXE program in the WINDOWS
- directory will also access the uninstaller.
-
- A password to remove the VM is required only if one was setup via the
- VMSTATUS program. In such event, the password must be entered before the
- uninstaller will remove the VM.
-
- After uninstalling, it is recommended (though not required) that Windows be
- restarted.
-
-