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WebMirror(TM) Version 1.0
Release Date: 8 April 1996
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Copyright (C) 1996 Siu Fung Chan.
All rights reserved.
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Please e-mail your comments and suggestions to
the author at "sfchan@mailhost.net" or
"s945589@mailserv.cuhk.hk".
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Table of Contents
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1. What is WebMirror for?
2. How to use WebMirror?
2.1 How to install WebMirror?
2.2 How to set download options?
2.3 How to start mirroring?
3. What the user should know and agree?
4. How to register?
5. What are the possible future enhancements?
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1. What is WebMirror for?
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WebMirror(TM) 1.0 is a World Wide Web utility shareware for
Windows 95.
It allows on-line service users to download web pages to their
local hard disk for off-line browsing. Of course, other users
through LAN connections can also use WebMirror to mirror their
favorite web pages.
It is also a handy tool for web authors or administrators to
duplicate their web sites in its entirety or mirror only
specific directories.
The user can set options to limit a mirroring operation by the
number of files, or the number of bytes. There will never be
a non-ending downloading as each mirroring action is also
limited by the depth of hyperlink traversing, which is also
decided by the user.
WebMirror will save you money and time by maximizing your
on-line time. The automated downloading also eliminates the
need to browse and save files and pictures manually when you
are archiving your favorite web pages.
Go ahead to try out WebMirror. And remember to register and
pay the author for his hard work.
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2. How to use WebMirror?
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2.1 How to install WebMirror?
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WebMirror(TM) 1.0 comes in a single zip file. Simple create a
destination directory to hold the zip file and unzip the
contents to the directory.
All files in the zip file must reside in the same directory
to ensure proper functioning of the program.
There are four files in the zip file:
ReadMe.Txt The current file you are reading
WebMirror.Exe The executable file for Windows 95
Wininet.Dll A redistributable Dll for network calls
Urlcache.Dll A redistributable Dll for networking
Form.Txt Registration form and mailing label
If your unzip utility cannot handle long filenames, you may
download the 32-bit version of the WinZip utility from
http://www.winzip.com/winzip/.
You may create a short-cut to WebMirror.Exe on your desktop
for easy accessing.
2.2 How to start mirroring?
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(1) To start mirroring, first key in a HTTP URL in the "Download
from" combo box. For example, you may enter
"http://www.someone.com" to download the starting page at
"www.someone.com" and its subsequent linked pages. Or, you
may specify "http://www.someone.com/First/" to download the
pages linked by the starting page in the "First" subdirectory.
(2) Then, key in or browse to a directory for saving your
downloaded files. For example, you may set "c:\Mirror"
(3) Choose a HTML file processing option.
Select "Modify hyperlinks accordingly" if you wish to do
off-line browsing from your hard disk after mirroring. The
hyperlinks in the web pages downloaded will be modified
to point to the files on the hard disk or the host if they
are not downloaded.
Select "Copy only" if you just want to copy the web pages
exactly as they are in their host. With this option, the
pictures and hyperlinks will not appear correctly if you
browse from your hard disk. Hence, this option is more for
web site backup or archival.
(4) Check and set the Download Maximum options as specified
in section 2.3.
(5) Choose the "Mirror" button to start mirroring.
You will see the progress logging in a status window. You
may cancel the mirroring by pressing the "Cancel" button.
However, as the networking process is blocking (synchronous),
cancellation will not be immediate.
(6) When the mirroring is completed, the "Cancel" button
is changed to "OK".
(7) When a URL does not specify a file name, the default
file name for a path is "index.htm". For example, if you
specify "http://www.someone.com" as the URL to download
from. The default starting web page on your hard disk
is "index.htm".
(8) Click "Browse" to activate your favorite Web
Browser to browse from the first downloaded page on your
hard disk. Enjoy.
2.3 How to set download options?
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Click on the Options button. You will see
Download Maximum:
(1) Number of Level(s) The number of levels to traverse
from the starting web page.
To download 1 page, you should
put 0 level.
To download the starting web
page and all linked pages, you
should put 1 level.
To download the starting web
page and all linked pages and
the linked pages of the linked
pages, you should put 2. With
2, the number of files to down-
load may swell to a big number.
It is not recommended to use
more than 3 levels although it
is allowed.
(2) Number of Files The maximum number of files to
download. This number includes the
picture files. Set it to a big
enough number if you wish.
(3) Number of Mega-bytes The maximum number of MB of
disk space to be used for
mirroring.
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3. What the user should know and agree?
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WebMirror(TM) is a shareware for Windows 95. You are free to
distribute it on your FTP sites, CD-ROM or other media provided
you keep this package intact. Also, if you are including
WebMirror(TM) on a CD-ROM, please send a complimentary copy
of the CD-ROM to the author.
The whole package contains the following 4 files:
ReadMe.Txt The current file you are reading
WebMirror.Exe The executable file for Windows 95
Wininet.Dll A redistributable Dll for network calls
Urlcache.Dll A redistributable Dll for networking
Form.Txt Registration form and mailing label
You should not change, add or delete any files in this package.
As this is a shareware, the author has no control in ensuring
that the copy that you are using will be free of virus. Please
scan the files for virus before use. The author will not be
responsible for any damage or whatsoever related in using an
altered package. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING
THE PROGRAM. THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE
SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED
EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE
PRICE. Other standard shareware disclaimers are also
applicable.
You have 30 days to evaluate this software. If you decide to
keep it, please register and pay the author for his hardwork.
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5. How to register?
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This handy utility only costs US$9.50. Send a check or money
order of US$9.50 payable to SIU FUNG CHAN at the following
address:
Siu Fung Chan
Unit 1208, Wan Loi House,
Wan Tau Tong Tsuen,
Tai Po, N.T.,
Hong Kong
Please also fill up the registration form in Form.Txt.
All registered copy will be sent through e-mail once your
payment is effected.
For those who wish to receive the program on a floppy disk,
you need to pay more for the disk and postage. The total
cost for the disk and handling will be US$19.50, instead of
US$9.50. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to order the
e-mail version.
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5. What are the possible future enhancements?
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(1) Add FTP and GOPHER support for URL.
(2) Add time limit for mirroring.
(3) Add new user interface for saving multiple URLs and their
download directories for batch mirroring multiple sites or
hosts.
And many others. But, remember, without your support, these may
not be realized. Please register promptly.
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