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- WebCam Sam v1.40
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- System Requirements:
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- Windows 95 or NT 4.0
- 386sx or higher processor
- 12 MB RAM (16 MB recommended)
- 10 MB HD Space
- Mouse
- Standard Internet Connection: TCP/IP standard
- socket level connection. Works with but not
- limited to Windows 95 dialup adapter,and
- America Online's 3.0 and 4.0 for Windows 95
- Software.
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- Installation Instructions:
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- 1. Unzip the file (websm140.zip) to an empty directory
- with any decompression program which handles
- .zip files.
-
- 2. Run setup.exe. The program will install WebCam Sam and
- create a program icon.
-
- 3. Click on Start and go to Programs and click on the
- WebCam Sam icon to start.
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- America Online Setup Instructions:
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- In order to use WebCam Sam with America Online you will
- need to use America Online's 3.0 or 4.0 for Windows 95
- software. If you installed AOL from a disk you probably
- have the America Online's 3.0 for Windows software which
- will have to be upgraded to the America Online Windows 95
- software version.
-
- To check what version of America Online software you have
- double click on the AOL icon and go to help on the main
- and select about. If you see that the software is listed
- as America Online 3.0 for Windows 95 you can go ahead and
- use WebCam Sam. If it is listed another version you will
- need to upgrade your AOL software.
-
- To upgrade the AOL software. Dial into AOL and once connected
- go to Members in the menu and select member services. On the
- member services menu select 'Software And Tools'. Double on
- 'Download the Latest and Greatest Version of AOL'. Click on
- the 'Update Now' button and follow the on-screen download
- instructions.
-
- Reconnect to AOL using the new AOL software. Once your connection
- has been established to AOL, you can start WebCam Sam.
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- Version History
-
- Version 1.40
- January 17, 1997
- 1. Fixed problem with "Select Most Updated Cams" button on
- screensaver screen.
- 2. Improved display for 640X480 resolution.
- 3. Included several visual enhancements.
-
- Version 1.31
- January 13, 1997
- 1. Added option to view webcam images at original size
- 2. Added toolbar
- 3. Added auto-update webcam window
- 4. Fixed problem with splash screen appearance in some video modes.
-
- Version 1.30
- December 20, 1997
- 1. Improved appearance WebCam Sam splash screen.
- 2. Provided link to Japanese order forms.
- 3. Rolled up all changes since version 1.20 into a full release.
-
- Version 1.26
- December 19, 1997
- 1. Included files from VB Service Pack 3 which were needed to
- run the new version of WebCam Sam
-
- Version 1.25
- December 17, 1997
- 1. Removed dependency on compression control which caused
- some installations to fail.
-
- Version 1.24:
- December 16, 1997
- 1. Added the option to connect to password protected webcams
- by specifying the full URL with the username and password.
- ex: http://user:pass@greatcam.com/webcam.jpg
- 2. Added feature to alert users when a new webcam lists are
- available.
- 3. Compressed webcam list files to shorten download times.
- 4. Extended 256 color mode support.
- 5. Fixed problem with weather conditions display.
-
- Version 1.23:
- November 17, 1997
- 1. Added option to set the current webcam image as the
- Windows wallpaper.
- 2. Added new effects to the screen saver.
- 3. Fixed connection problems.
-
- Version 1.22:
- November 5, 1997
- 1. Added support for basic proxy authorization and connections
- through specified local ports.
- 2. Updated the backup webcam list server name.
- 3. Added option to save the current webcam picture.
-
- Version 1.21:
- October 5, 1997
- 1. Fixed problem which resulted in the camera lists not loading
- correctly.
-
- Version 1.20:
- September 15, 1997:
- 1. Added weather reports for most webcams. WebCam Sam includes
- local weather conditions with direct links to forecasts.
- 2. Added indoor and pet camera list for registered WebCam Sam
- users.
- 3. Added support for more streaming video webcams.
-
- Version 1.12:
- September 7, 1997:
- 1. Fixed problem which resulted in blank rows in the Default
- Camera List.
- 2. Added support for more streaming video webcams.
-
- Version 1.11:
- September 2, 1997:
- 1. Added proxy support
- 2. Added percentage of picture received to the status bar.
- 3. Fixed bug in loading of the Default Camera List.
-
- Version 1.10:
- August 24, 1997:
- 1. Added support for streaming webcams. To see streaming webcams select
- 'Show Streaming WebCams Only' from the main menu and click on a
- camera in the list. Wait for the camera image to load. Once the
- picture loads click on the image to see the zoom form which will
- show the video stream.
- 2. Under 'File' in the main menu the 'New Camera List' Selection
- was added. This allows you to create a new empty camera to add
- your own webcams.
- 3. A 'Cancel' button was added to the 'Update Camera List' form.
- 4. Backup servers were added for the Default Camera List.
- 5. New documentation was added to the readme.dat file for the
- requirements to use WebCam Sam with America Online.
- 6. A bug was fixed which prevented some webcam .jpg images from being
- displayed.
- 7. A bug was fixed in the Remove Camera Button.
- 8. A bug was fixed in the Add Camera form with the refresh rate combo box.
-
- Version 1.02:
- August 3, 1997:
- 1. Updated Microsoft Visual Basic program setup files.
-
- Version 1.01:
- August 2, 1997:
- 1. Added support for more webcams.
- 2. Changed mouse pointer for URL links.
- 3. Added feature to automatically load a new camera
- list when the program is run for the first time.
-
- Version 1.0
- July 27, 1997: WebCam Sam released to public. Yeah!!
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- Contact Information:
-
- For the latest product information visit Vista X Software's
- website at www.vista-x.com or email Danny Weidig at
- dweidig@vista-x.com.
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