Welcome to NetInfo - Version 2.1 (Build 701)

NetInfo is a fully configurable and multithreaded program which
provides tools for gathering various information about a computer's
current Internet connection. Designed for non-programmers but
sophisticated enough for power users, Netinfo is built around a
highly intuitive graphical user interface which takes full
advantage of Windows' point-and-click capabilities.

NetInfo allows an Internet user to perform the following tasks:

- examine the local host and Winsock data
- ping a remote host over the network
- trace the route to a remote host over the network
- look up a domain name according to its IP address or an IP
  address from its domain name
- finger one or more users at a remote host
- scan all hostnames under one (class C) IP address
- check host service status

System Requirements:
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1. Windows 9x/NT
2. Microsoft TCP/IP protocol

Key Advantages:
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1. Multiple applications in one: Local Info, Ping, Trace, Look Up,
   Finger, Scanner and Services, organized as independent windows
   allow multitask operation.
2. Multiplatform: One installation runs on Windows 95, Windows 98
   and Windows NT.
3. High performance: The program has been designed to minimize run
   time.
4. User friendly: Highly intuitive interface makes operation easy
   for both non-programmers and power users.
5. Free download: Freeware version via Internet.

Who Needs NetInfo?
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1. Network administrators.
2. ISPs and their customers.
3. Law enforcement agencies - helpful in tracking ownership of
   various Internet sites.
4. OEM software manufacturers who are interested in a reliable
   toolkit to be distributed with their own software.
5. Companies who need an easy-to-use toolkit on every Windows 9x/NT
   computer.
6. Anyone who uses Internet or Intranet.

How To Install NetInfo:
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- unzip the archive netinfo.zip in a temporary directory
- click on the Start button on the Taskbar
- click on the Start menu's "Run" selection
- enter the path to the unzipped files directory
- type "setup.exe" and click on the "OK" button 
- follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation
- remove the temporary directory and its contents

If you are using WinZip open netinfo.zip and select Install. 

Note: The product serial number is 042-1144954. You must use it
every time you install this software.

How To Upgrade NetInfo:
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- unzip the archive upgrade.zip in your NetInfo directory and
  overwrite existing files with files from the archive.

How To Uninstall NetInfo:
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- open the control panel
- double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon
- you will see a list of installed software, select NetInfo on the
  list
- click on the "Add/Remove" button
- follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation

Notice:
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NetInfo may not be sold or resold, distributed as a part of any
commercial package, used in a commercial environment, used or
distributed in support of a commercial service, or used or
distributed to support any kind of profit-generating activity, even
if it is being distributed freely. If you would like to distribute
NetInfo as part of a commercial distribution, magazine, Internet
book, CD ROM, etc. please contact us for permission.

Disclaimer:
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NetInfo is freeware and is provided "AS IS" without warranty of
any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. In no event shall the author be liable for any
damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if
the author has been advised of the possibility of such damages.


Copyright  1996-1998 Alexander Tsarfin. All Rights Reserved.
