11/21/98
Ponger version 3.1
Copyright (c) 1995-1998 Savant Software
Ponger is designed to keep dial-up Internet connections alive.
If you have questions, please press the help button to open
the on-line help file. If your question is not answered, please
check our online FAQ list at
http://www.savant-software.com
What's New:
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--- Version 3.1 ---
Fixed an error that prepended www onto IP addresses
updated for new company address
--- Version 3.0 ---
Updated On-line help file
Updated host list
Fixed some display problems
Cleaned up some dialog anomolies
Fixed log file growth problem
--- Version 2.9 ---
Fixed a bug in PongerPro that did not minimize to tray on NT
Enhanced error reporting on failed connections
--- Version 2.8 ---
Added confirmation dialogs to add and delete buttons.
modified geometry of host list for easier use.
--- Version 2.7 ---
We noticed that several users had trouble with the host list
and how to set it up..
This version contains an updated INI file that will fix that.
--- Version 2.6 ---
Added port sensing to allow ponger to be idle if modem not connected
Rotation of target hosts
Added code to Pro version to:
search system and press buttons of other apps
config dialog for setup of Pro options
--- Version 2.5 ---
Fixed an error in Ponger16 that caused the time on-line to display
incorrectly
Added code to get the local IP address immediately.
--- Version 2.4 ---
Interval randomized to prevent hosts from training on it.
Local IP address detected and displayed.
Errors logged to a file.
Host name pull down list box
All winsock calls are now asynchronous ( no more hangs )
What does Ponger do:
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I noticed that if I was not active on my connection for about 7 minutes
my ISP's server would drop the connection.
This was aggravating when viewing large documents, since I might want
to continue on another doc.
By running Ponger after getting connected you will be able to keep
your connection alive without any activity on your part for as
long as you like ( barring phone line problems, of couse ).
Tests have run successfully for 12 hours here and
the record is just over 74 hours..
Services supported:
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Pong uses a pseudo-ping to tag the host at the user selected
interval ( 60 sec is default ). I found that a real ping would not
work with all winsock dlls since they don't all support raw sockets.
The Daytime service hits the host and displays the returned
string. This tags the host but does something more useful than Pong.
The Time service sets the PC's clock and displays the time. Be sure to
set the TimeZone or your system clock will be off.
The WWW service uses the http channel to generate traffic.
Ponger16.exe is a 16 bit client ( yes, it works fine w/ Win95 ).
Ponger32.exe is the 32 bit client ( which requires Win95 or NT; Win32s
does not provide support for 32 bit winsock - use the 16 bit version ).
The installer should have installed the correct version for you, since it
knows what version of Windows you are running.
Ponger Pro now available:
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All the features of Ponger PLUS...
It can restart your system or run another program on a winsock error
and it publishes the local IP address to a file for use in linking your
PC to a web page, or for access by others over the Internet..
Runs from the task-bar tray in win95 ( PongerPro 32 only )
Registration:
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Ponger is $14.95 USD in the form of a check on a US bank, US cash,
or an international money order; credit card orders can be accepted
at our web site (http://www.savant-software.com).
Updates (new versions) are free to registered
users
PongerPro is $24.95 USD in the same forms of payment.
The upgrade fee for registered users of Ponger to move up to
PongerPro is $10.00 USD.
TO THOSE EXPERIENCING TROUBLE:
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First try ponger by itself (ie. no other applications running ).
Then try one application at a time to determine if one or more apps
are conflicting with ponger.
If a conflicting app is found check to see if it uses BWCC.DLL or
BWCC32.DLL. If this is the case copy the version of BWCC from the
Ponger disk over the offending older version. Then try the test again.
Please submit any bug reports,
requests for help,
general correspondence
to.. [email protected]
check our web page at http://www.savant-software.com
on the questions / bug reports page
Please do not send snailmail !!!!!
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If you find GPF's please Email me and I will probably send tools to help
locate the problem.
Thanks in advance to those willing to help....
Thanks for trying and registering Ponger.