
                     The Internet Connection Version 3.1
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                           By: Mark Williamson
                        Contact: 1:202/750@Fidonet
                         or  omega@connectnet.com

README.1ST:


     TASKS NECESSARY FOR THIS NEW VERSION:

     1. See SAMPLE.CFG for information on the new INET.CFG file which
        has many new keywords from version 1.x, 2.x and 3.0.

     2. Run INETUTIL.EXE to update your configuration and convert your
        address book and user data, if necessary.  Don't forget!

     3. Read the bottom of this file for NEW FEATURES and BUG SQUASH
        reports for The Internet Connection!   Thank you!


     Also, REPLYCHK.EXE and REPLYCHK.CFG have advanced to version 3.0...

     Please be sure to read the file REPLYCHK.NEW for important information
     on using REPLYCHK to pre-process your inbound netmail messages to
     ensure that Inet can detect them during a reply.  James Goldbloom has
     done quite a job with ReplyChk, and I cannot express enough gratitude!
     You can now send formatted messages to a UNIQUE directory prior to
     tossing, and also control the log output.  Tested reliably for weeks.


     HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?  YOU SHOULD!  (SHAREWARE NOTICE: PLEASE READ)
     -------------------------------------

     The Internet Connection is being distributed as a Shareware program.
     Shareware is a unique concept in program distribution in which the
     customer has the opportunity to try the program before actually
     purchasing it.  This concept will only work if all those who use
     shareware programs uphold the principals of try-before-you-buy.  This
     means that if you like a program, you must purchase it.  If you use a
     program beyond a reasonable evaluation period, you are in essence
     violating the principles of the shareware concept.  


     A PLEA TO UNDERSTAND OUR HARD WORK AND EFFORT:   (Grovelling Mode!)
     ----------------------------------------------

     The Internet Connection costs $25.00 to register.  Owners of older
     versions of Inet are not required to pay an upgrade fee at this time. 
     However, this could change in the future as demands for more features
     and more development goes into the program.  A great deal of
     development, research, and long distance phone calls have been
     expended in bringing Inet to you.  For users of older versions of
     Inet, you may at first be shocked at the increase in registration
     price.  Some may not even purchase the program, feeling it is too
     costly.  We fully support our software and your comments are taken to
     heart.  Compromising on price compromises our ability to further
     develope the product.  We hope you support the shareware concept and
     further encourage you to register the Internet Connection.  Upon
     registration, you will begin a long-lasting relationship with the
     author, who not only appreciates your thoughtfulness in registering,
     but also never forgets a customer, and never second-guesses a
     customer's needs.  Thank you for using the Internet Connection!


REGISTER ONLINE!  IT'S EASY!
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You can now register online using your Visa, or Mastercard credit card.
Simply log onto the Omega Software BBS (619 575 4245), login as GUEST, and
select ONLINE REGISTRATION from the menu.  Follow the prompts, and your key
will be generated online!


THE OFFICIAL SUPPORT ECHO TO LINK WITH:
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Request from your hub the echo called "OMEGA_SOFT" where you can post
questions and comments about any of the products I manufacture.  Doing
this can save you netmail cost, and seek advice from numerous users.
This echo is on the zone 1 backbone, and please join in the various
conversations!  James and Mark visit regularly, and listen.  Our
reputation for quality service in integration of user ideas is
one of our proudest acheivements.  Come visit!




                         !! NEW FEATURES !!
                            ------------

Here's a list of the new features you'll get to play with in this version
and also a listing of bugs that have been fixed:


* Proper structuring of "To:" and "Reply-To:" lines in body text with
  option for customization if necessary.

* Import security control for internal full screen editor

* Security control for PUBLIC address book!

* Gateway naming convention control as well as domain naming control

* In general, this version meets all FTSC compliant UUCP gateway specs
  and has been tested successfully on the 1:1/31 official UUCP gateway.

* Registration form completion via INETUTIL - easy to use!


And, hard work pays off with...


* Dead bugs:

  Version 3.1 .........................................................

  When using Inet with Squish message bases, Squish would report 'grunged
  date in message'.  This has been fixed.

  The extra carriage return between the To: and Subj: lines is gone.

  It actually says '3.1' now. :)

  I moved the MyDomain line under the To: line.  I prefer to have it before
  the To: line because it makes more sense, but some gateway software was
  bouncing the mail because if it.

  Security level now works for file importing :)  The security level used
  is the one entered as SysopSecLvl in Inetutil.

Comments or questions?  Write me, and please register...

Best Regards,
Mark Williamson
Author, The Internet Connection!
omega@connectnet.com            (note the internet address has changed!)
1:202/750@Fidonet

Registration can be processed online using your Mastercard or Visa Card.
Call the BBS at 619-575-4245, and use the online registration program to
get your key quickly!  Fill out the registration form, via INETUTIL.EXE!

