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===== Product Information ==============================
Product: NeoTrace Graphical Traceroute
Version: 2.02
Version Date: 18-Jul-1999
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
Product Description: NeoTrace 2.02 high-speed graphical traceroute
with integrated whois and ping. Now with
geographical route mapping and multiple view
types.
Reason for version: Greatly enhanced viewing options including
world map view of traced computers.
Category: Communications; Service-specific programs;
For Internet
Keywords: neotrace traceroute tracert neoworx
This Package: NEOTR202
Registration Fee: 29.95
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: Windows 95
Orders:
Address: NeoWorx inc.
http://www.neoworx.com
Phone: 800-372-8529
FAX: 937-886-0185
Internet: sales@neoworx.com
Support:
Address: NeoWorx inc.
http://www.neoworx.com
Phone: 937-886-0185
FAX: 937-886-0186
Internet: support@neoworx.com
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
NeoTrace 2.02 Shareware Edition
Released July 18, 1999
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Welcome to NeoTrace 2.0!
It is recommended that you completely uninstall any previous versions of
NeoTrace, including any beta versions, before installing this new release.
See our support page if you encounter problems uninstalling a beta.
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DOCUMENTATION
Complete documentation will be installed on your hard disk when you install
NeoTrace. This documentation is in PDF format. This is a universal file
format for which you can obtain a free reader if you do not already have
one. The free reader will allow you to view the documentation on screen and
to print it if you choose to do so. We choose PDF format docs to save
paper and the waste associated with unread paper docs.
If you do not yet have PDF compatible software you can download a free
Acrobat reader from the Adobe web site at http://www.adobe.com
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
NeoTrace is a diagnostic and investigative tool. It traces the network path
across the Internet from the host system to a target system anywhere on the
Internet. Automatic retrieval of data includes registration details for the
owner of each computer on the route (address, phone, email address) and the
network each node IP is registered to. Easy to read views of the data
include a world map showing the locations of nodes along the route, a graph
showing the relative response time of each node along the path, a simple
listing and an abstract representation of the path and node types along the
route.
NeoTrace has been popular with home enthusiasts for diagnosing connection
problems. Many Internet Service Providers recommend NeoTrace to their
customers and also use it themselves. By providing their users with NeoTrace
many organizations have found they are able to decrease the number of help
desk calls they handle related to connection problems. It is also used by
law enforcement professionals worldwide, including US Customs and NATO, and
is taught in courses at the FBI Academy and in Internet Investigator training
for officers in the state of California. It has been shown on national TV
in conjunction with stories on law enforcement efforts to track down pedophiles
and other criminals.
NeoTrace is the quickest way to get an overview of a connection and through
its combination of ease of use and powerful and automatic data retrieval it is
a favored tool of both novices and seasoned professionals.
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REQUIREMENTS
To use NeoTrace you will need:
╖ A '32 bit' version of Windows, i.e. Win95, 98 or NT 4.0 or greater.
╖ A connection to the internet
╖ MS internet support, this includes wininet.dll and icmp.dll, a standard
part of 99% of Windows installations. If you are missing these files
visit the support pages on our web site.
╖ The MS version of WinSock, this is the default installation for all windows
platforms. If you are using a 3rd party winsock implementation, such as
Trumpet, you may have problems.
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WHAT'S NEW
Changes from 2.01 to 2.02:
╖ Corrected the standard print output for WhoIs information changes from NSI.
╖ Fixed a few minor anamolies when deleting traces and exiting the program.
╖ Added a warning message when no home location (latitude and longitude) is entered,
also display NeoWorx Inc. as the default home location in this case.
╖ A warning message is now displayed when switching the displayed trace during an
active trace.
Changes from 2.0 to 2.01:
╖ Changed parsing of WhoIs results from NSI to accomodate new disclaimer.
╖ Updated 'action' animation indicates rest position, click to open
NeoWorx home page.
╖ Fixed minor memory leak that occured on exit from NeoTrace.
╖ All tabs including the first one can now be deleted.
╖ Fixed screen redraw 'flicker' that occured when changing views.
Changes from 1.22 to 2.0:
This is a major new release.
╖ Completely updated User Interface
╖ Geographical trace result placement
╖ Geographical databases, public/shared and private/local
╖ Multiple views:
╖ Map view
╖ Node view (this is analogous to the NeoTrace 1.x interface)
╖ List view
╖ Graph view
╖ One-click saving and printing of results
╖ One-click copy results to clipboard
╖ New UI features multiple traces in memory simultaneously
╖ Up to five traces can be viewed on separate tabs
╖ Automatic retrieval of network owner information
╖ Configurable WhoIs servers
╖ The output display was greatly improved when running in 256-color mode
╖ New "tracing" animation was created for this release
╖ The "Escape" key can now be used to stop a active trace
╖ Now features a more standard Windows UI including menus
╖ Numerous keyboard shortcuts
╖ Ctrl+Enter for adding www. and .com to the name in the trace to box and
start tracing has been added to the address entry
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ABOUT NEOWORX
NeoWorx is a privately held company specializing in high quality tools for
today's internet users and developers. We pride ourselves on intuitive
design, uncompromising quality and performance, and proving that quality
software can STILL fit on a floppy!
Thanks from all of us at NeoWorx.
NeoWorx Inc.
http://www.neoworx.com
support@neoworx.com
sales@neoworx.com
info@neoworx.com
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PLEASE NOTE: NeoTrace is not public domain software, nor is it free software.
You are granted a 30 day trial license to use this software and determine if
it meets your needs. If you are still using it after 30 days you are required
to license the software by purchasing a registered version of NeoTrace.
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NeoTrace and NeoWorx are trademarks of NeoWorx Inc.
===== Installation =====================================
Simply run the .exe and it will automatically install. Automatic
uninstall is created during installation as well.