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!Shareware file for WimpLink 1.02/Unregistered
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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