NETBACK BETA Software Relase Notes 13:59 6/09/96 __________________________________________________ NOTE: This is BETA software. Please read this note AND the licence agreement LICENCE.TXT fully before use. INSTALLATION ____________ Install this application with the SETUP.EXE program. NetBack *must* be installed in your C:\WINDOWS directory. Numerous support libraries and files will be copied to your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. DESCRIPTION __________ NetBack is a very simple file backup system, which uses spare local and network file system/disk space to backup your important documents and files. NetBack has two main components, the NetBack Configuration system, which allos you to specify what you want backed up and to where, and the NetBack Backup Agent, which can be operated as a normal application, or can be configured to run as a screensaver. HOW TO USE __________ To use NetBack, simply start the NetBack configuration application (C:\WINDOWS\NETBKCFG.EXE) You then select which drive/directory you want to use as a backup repository (using the "Set Backup Path" button.) The best system would be a networked server which is backup up to tape each night. Thus by backing up your files to its file-system, you would also be ensuring that your files were backed up to tape too. Next, you must specify (in the NetBack Configuration program, using the "Add Files to Backup" button) which directories, and what file types (e.g *.DOC, *.TXT, *.WKS etc) you want to back up. Once both of these have been done, you can "Update" your configuration file, or immediately run the NetBack Backup Agent to backup your files as specified here. NETBACK BACKUP AGENT ____________________ The NetBack Backup Agent (C:\WINDOWS\NETBACK.SCR) is usually launched from either the Windows Program Manager or Win95 Statusbar icon, or from within the NetBack Configuration application (via "Immediate Backup".) Once launched, it will backup the files you have requested to be backed up (if they are not already backed up, or if they have changed since they were backed up) It will show you what Directories it is currently scanning, and display any file copying operations (if any are needed) in the status lines. EXCLUDED FILE TYPES ___________________ Exclued file types are normally things like EXE and DLL files, things which shouldn't need backing up. To remove or change the list of excluded file types, use the password "netbkcfg". NETBACK BACKUP AGENT AS A SCREENSAVER _____________________________________ If you wish, you can elect to have the NetBack Backup Agent work as a screensaver. To do this, use the Windows Control Panel Destop applet to select NetBack as your chosen screensaver, and then configure NetBack for things like password protection. If you wish you can even select another screensaver to follow on from NetBack, and NetBack will start that other screensaver when it has scanned for any backup work. WHEN THERE ARE PROBLEMS _______________________ If you are having problems, the quickest and simplest method to help track them down is to switch on the Debug Trace output. You can do this from the NetBack Configuration application, in the Options section. Select where you want your trace log to go (default C:\NETBACK.LOG) and choose a audit level (2 is recommended if you are having problems) You can view the C:\NETBACK.LOG file with Notepad, or if it grows too big, with Windows Write or WordPad. If problems persist, contact Support at Brighton Beach Software LICENCE _______ NetBack was developed by Brighton Beach Software. For full licencing details, please read the LICENCE.TXT file accompanying this software. As this is still BETA software, Brighton Beach Software accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY and NO WARRANTIES for this software. SHAREWARE _________ This software will become ShareWare. To register this software, please fill out the coupon below, and send it to Brighton Beach Software. For the cost of AUD$30 (US$25), Brighton Beach Software will send you a software unlocking code. To use this unlocking code, you must start NetBack press the Options button, and then the Register button. You can then enter your unlocking code in the register dialog. This will also legally register your use of NetBack on a single machine. You can order/register by International Money Order, International cheque, a cheque drawn on an Australian bank, or your MasterCard or Visa details. No personal or company cheques outside Australia please, as they are too costly to bank. You can either mail, fax or e-mail the details to our office. UNLOCKING CODE: The unlocking code will be sent to you via email, fax or mail, whichever is the faster. SITE LICENCES: NetBack is now available with site licence pricing. The licence fee is US$200 for upto 20 machines, or US$1000 for unlimitted site licence usage. FREE UPGRADE: All registered users of NetBack can upgrade to this latest version at no cost. Simply install the new version; don't delete any INI files manually, as your registration code will be lost. Please feel free to Upload this software to AOL(TM), CompuServe(TM) and other bulletin boards and online services and ftp or archive sites. Cut Here __________________________________________________________________________ Make cheques payable to Brighton Beach Software DATE:____/____/____ First Name: _______________________________ Second Nane:_______________________________ Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________________ Country _______________________________ E-mail _______________________________ Product: NETBACK Cost: USD$25 Method of Payment Tick one of: [] VISA [] MASTERCARD [] Money Order [] Australian Cheque CREDIT CARD NUMBER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiry Date: _____(Month)/_____(Year) **IMPORTANT** Cardholders Name: __________________________________________ Cardholders Signature: ______________________________ ----------------------------------------- | Internal Use Only | |Order Processed: | |By: | |Code Assigned: | ----------------------------------------- Please send this order through to: Brighton Beach Software Level 8, 140 Queen Street Melbourne 3000 Victoria, Australia. Or Fax it to +61 3 9642 5998 (within Australia, Fax (03) 9642 5998) Or email it to info@bbs.com.au Our phone number is +61 3 9642 5997 (within Australia, call (03) 9642 5997, hours 9am to 5pm EST) OTHER PRODUCTS: Brighton Beach Software publishes numerous Windows(TM) based utilites and productivity applications. Here is a brief catalog. Contact us for more information. JokeBag the ScreenSaver _______________________ DESCRIPTION: JokeBag is a screen saver, that, when invoked by Windows, generates humorous quotations, phrases, one-liners and jokes. Available from CICA ftp site, as /pub/win3/desktop/jokebag.zip Code.Spell __________ DESCRIPTION: For programmers... A spell checker for your source code. Parses your C, Pascal and Basic source files, and reports on spelling mistakes. [Avail Q4 '96] Keep-In-Touch _____________ DESCRIPTION: A full Contact Management system, like ACT(TM) and Tracker(TM). Full relational database, intuitive and inexpensive. Comes with reports, letter merges, contacts, time management to-dos. [Avail Q4 '96] NetBack _______ DESCRIPTION: A simple yet effective archive backup system for Windows clients on networks. Uses your network server's spare disk space to produce backups of your critical workstation data. Network independent, and very easy to install. WinType: Typing Speed Test System _______________________ DESCRIPTION: WinType is a Windows based typing speed test program. Both text and numerical data entry can be tested. New test sets can be created by the user. Results can be displayed on-screen, or printed. Available from on CICA ftp site, as /pub/win3/misc/wintype.zip ClipBuff: Multi Buffered Windows Clipboard _______________________ DESCRIPTION: ClipBuff will allow yoo to easily and conveniently hold the equivalent of 10 Windows text clipboards in its buffers. You can quickly pull the text out whenever you feel the need. Very handy utility for people who use numerous text fragments time and time again. Available from on Brighton Beach ftp site, as /pub/brighton_beach/clipbuff.zip PopNotes: Internet PostIt(TM) Notes _______________________ DESCRIPTION: PopNotes will allow you and your colleagues or friends to stay in touch by sending PostIt style notes across the Internet. Available from on Brighton Beach ftp site, as /pub/brighton_beach/popnotes.zip BUG REPORTS ___________ If you have have any questions, contact details are: CONTACT _______ Con Zymaris Manager Brighton Beach Software (A Cybersource Co.) PHONE: +61 3 9642 5997 FAX: + 61 3 9642 5998 email: conz@cyber.com.au Web: http://www.cyber.com.au/ WARRANTY BRIGHTON BEACH SOFTWARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTS IN THE DISKETTE AND DOCUMENTATION AND THE PROGRAM LICENCE GRANTED HEREIN IN PARTICULAR, AND WITHOUT LIMITING OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM LICENCE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION, USE OR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL BRIGHTON BEACH SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPECIAL, INCEDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES. GOVERNING LAW This statement shall be construed, interpreted and governed by the laws of the state of Victoria, Australia. Copyright © 1994-96 Brighton Beach Software. All rights reserved. First version November 1994. 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