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                 Welcome to NetScanTools 3.1 "readme" file
               (c) 1998 Northwest Performance Software, Inc.
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DOCUMENT INDEX
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This file contains the following sections:

1. General Notes
2. Contact Information
3. Installation Instructions
4. Revision History
5. NetScanTools Client Function Summary
6. Purchasing
7. NetScanTools WWW/CDROM/BBS Shareware/Trialware Distribution Permission
8. Other Products

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GENERAL NOTES

Program Requirements.
*This program runs on Windows NT 3.51 (tm), NT 4.0 or Windows 95 (tm) or newer.
(all the preceding are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation).
*Approximately 1.5MB disk space
*TCP/IP Network connection with DNS

Network connection notes.
An actively running connection to a network using a Windows Sockets
(or compatible) link is suggested for DNS resolution.  Works with network cards
connected to TCPIP networks or through dialup connections to internet providers.
If you use dialup, you must be using a SLIP or PPP connection (TIA and Slirp work
fine for all functions except ping and traceroute which require a static IP).

Your Computer Clock and the Trial Period.
The trial wrapper that NetScanTools uses is sensitive to changes in your computer
clock. Problems can arise if you use the Time Sync feature on a computer where
the clock is off by more than a few minutes. Please see our web site support area
for a full explanation. Your trial period can be reset as noted below.

Registration Numbers.
When sending us a NetScanTools Registration Number, please do not reinstall your
copy of NetScanTools while you wait for your unlock or trial reset code. Each
installation creates a new, random Registration Number.

License Agreement.
Full copyright notice and printable license agreement are located in the
"about" tab of NetScanTools.

Suggestions/Comments.
We welcome any suggestions on improvements/additions for subsequent versions of
NetScanTools. NetScanTools is the result of suggestions from users.

Questions/Problems/Bug Reports.
Please use our web-based support area:
http://www.nwpsw.com/support.html

Trial Period Extensions.
If you require more than 30 days to evaluate NetScanTools, or your trial period
expires early due to changes in your computer clock, we can provide a reset code.
This reset code will give you an additional 30 day trial period.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

email:			sales@nwpsw.com
WWW-main site:		http://www.nwpsw.com/index.html
WWW-mirror site:	http://www.eskimo.com/~nwps/index.html
NetScanTools Support:	http://www.nwpsw.com/support.html
NetScanTools Main Page:	http://www.nwpsw.com/nstmain.html
Ordering Information:   http://www.nwpsw.com/ccpolicy.html

Mailing address:
Northwest Performance Software, Inc.
PO Box 148
Maple Valley, WA 98038-0148 USA

Telephone.  VOICE: (253) 630-7206 (8am to 5pm Pacific (Seattle-LA) Time)
24 hour/7 day FAX: (253) 639-9865

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. If this file was zipped. Unzip and copy all files to a new,
   empty directory (folder).
2. Close this file.
3. Run setup.exe from your preferred file management program.
 Be sure to install this program in a directory different than the directory
 created in step 1 above.
4. Follow the instructions in the setup program.

UPGRADES For Series 3 REGISTERED Users.
**If you are upgrading a Registered Version 3.0x.x to this version, you must:
a) Run your old 3.0x.x at least once prior to using this installer.
b) Exit your old 3.0x.x Registered Version
c) Run setup.exe and follow the directions.
d) email with your name, company name (if applicable), old serial number
and Registration Number from NetScanTools 3.1 "buy now" button dialogs.

If you have questions about upgrading from v3.xx, please see:
http://www.nwpsw.com/nst3upgrade.html

UPGRADES For Series 2 REGISTERED Users.
a) install this program.
b) see this URL for more information:
http://www.nwpsw.com/nst2upgrade.html

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REVISION HISTORY

3.1	4/20/98 re-release.
	Changes to the installer. Program unchanged.

3.1	3/17/98
	[new]
	Window resizing implemented. This works on Windows NT 4 and Windows 95.
	  It does not work very well on Windows NT 3.51. (MFC Programmers: This
	  was not trivial since NetScanTools is actually a tabbed dialog box!)
	Whois now automatically uses to domain extension to determine which
	  whois server to query.
	NetScanner can now automatically use the domain name of a responding
	  host for an integrated whois query.
	Automatic entry cleanup. Removes http://, ftp://, mailto:, and
	  trailing "/". Not used on Whois, NetScanner, What's New at NWPSW.
	Added PTR record option to Adv Query Setup.
	Added high resolution timer queries for Ping/TraceRoute under systems
	  supporting these timers and running Raw Sockets.
	Added start time recording and display to Ping and Traceroute.
	Added "End of Query" message to Whois and NetScanner/Whois.
	Added port scan for a single TCP service to NetScanner. Useful in
	  detection of things like web servers running on hosts in a subnet.
	Added new "TCP Term" tab. This is a simple TCP terminal app which allows
	  you to connect to any port on a remote host and communicate with
	  the service residing on that port---assuming you know the protocol.
	Added "Who Am I" button to Name Server Lookup tab.
	Added "finger" cursor for web links to help and email.
	Added Microsoft Mail (MAPI) support for emailing results.
	Added "-t" command line option for automatically starting NetScanTools on the
	  TimeSync tab, then having it request synchronization from the last used
	  time server.
	Added Name Server Timeout option to Preferences Tab.
	Swapped the position of NetScanner and What's New at NWPSW tabs.

	[fixes]
	Name Server Lookup and Whois tabs now properly save to file.
	Traceroute with starting hop other than 1, list view, now displays
	  properly.
	Minimize to tray icon mode now works even more correctly.
	NetScanner now continues to run when you switch to another tab and back
	  again.
	Traceroute and NetScanner no longer go to 100% CPU usage during IP to
	  hostname resolutions.
	Ping and Traceroute now scroll when using list view.
	Changed all WSAAsyncGetHostByName and WSAAsyncGetHostByAddr to gethostby...
	  in separate threads to correct for a problem in a winsock.

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NetScanTools Client Function Summary

NetScanTools contains a number of ports of UNIX functions:

nslookup	full implementation of name server lookup
finger		gets info about users on remote systems
ping		determines ability to reach a remote host
traceroute	determines route taken to reach a remote host
whois		a lookup utility for determining registered internet names etc.
daytime		returns the time of day on a remote host
quote		returns quote of the day from a remote host
character generator
		a client that accesses a chargen service to determine
		your link speed.
Time Sync	Use network time servers to synchronize your computer's clock.
Echo		connect to a remote host's echo daemon and send and receive
		characters.
IDENT Server	Identifies your computer to remote services that request info.
		Fully configurable.
What's new at NWPS' web site
		a barebones URL grabber and a link to our web site for the latest
		news from us.
NetScanner	A easy to sequentially ping an IP address range to find
		the active computers. Will also resolve the IPs to host names.
		Hosts file management.
TCP Term	A simple TCP port text communication terminal.

Also included are socket services and protocols translation testing
and general info about your version of Windows sockets.

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Purchasing

This section applies if you are evaluating the product for possible purchase.

Evaluation period:
 30 days for those who have never used NetScanTools before.
 If you need additional evaluation time, you may call us or email for
 an evaluation extension code.

If you would like to use this product beyond your evaluation period and
would like access to priority technical support and upgrades, please use the
printable instructions and orderform found on the "How to Purchase" tab in the
program. The version program cost is $25 plus shipping and handling, if applicable.
(see PAYMENT TERMS below).

PAYMENT TERMS
ALL ORDERS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ARE PREPAID ONLY.

We accept payment in US funds only:
VISA/MasterCard/American Express, cashier's check, personal check or money order
drawn on a USA Bank.

Make checks payable to Northwest Performance Software, Inc.

Non-US customer ordering instructions are in the "How to Purchase" tab.

Full ordering details with a printable order form are available in the
"How to Purchase" tab in NetScanTools or at our web site.

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NetScanTools WWW/CDROM/BBS Shareware Distribution Permission

*THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO THE REGISTERED VERSION. THE REGISTERED VERSION
IS NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED.

Identifying the shareware version.
The shareware version may be identified by the presence of an "try now/buy now"
dialog when the program starts.

WWW/BBS Permission
Northwest Performance Software, Inc. hereby grants permission to distribute the
SHAREWARE version of NetScanTools via world-wide-web libraries and bulletin
board systems.

CDROM Permission
Northwest Performance Software, Inc. hereby grants permission to distribute the
SHAREWARE version of NetScanTools via CDROM PROVIDED the CDROM license agreement
or liner notes contain some wording to the effect:

	The individual programs contained on this CD are copyrighted by the
	authors or owners of each program. Each program has its own usage
	permissions and limitations. To use each program, you must follow the
	individual requirements and restrictions detailed for each. Do not use
	a program if you do not agree to follow its licensing agreement.

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Other Products

Other software products are available at:
http://www.nwpsw.com/programs.html

*Available Now: Lineage Manager for Dogs.  This program is a dog pedigree database.
Available at our web page listed at the top of this file.

*Available Now:  Shareware and Retail Versions of SystemScanTools, a duplicate file,
unused DLL, and system information utility designed for use on all versions of
Windows. Available at our web page listed at the top of this file.

4/18/98
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