
README for Network Assistant

    Version 2.0 (Full version: 2.0.0.1745)
    December 27, 2000

    Copyright (C) 1997-2000 YAA Software. All rights reserved.
    http://www.yaasoft.com

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Contents:

    Brief overview
    What's new
    System requirements
    Installation
    Uninstallation
    Registering
    Copyright and license
    Bug reports
    Contacts
  

Brief overview
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    Network Assistant (Nassi for short) is a multiple-mode user-friendly
    network communication utility, including real-time chat, shared whiteboard,
    and instant messaging. It is intended to be used in small office or home
    office (SOHO) local networks. Network Assistant does not require an
    Internet connection or a dedicated server to support its work, and all
    users have equal access to all programs' tools and functions. Easy to
    install and initialize, Network Assistant offers some surprising and cool
    features such as remote processes control, remote screenshots taking,
    remote alerts and more.

    Here are the key features of Network Assistant:

      - Channel-based chat. There are two types of chat channels: public and 
        private (person-to-person). Channels help to support discussions on
        different subjects.
                          
      - Shared whiteboard. You and your friends can draw on shared whiteboard.
        Using the whiteboard, you can explain concepts by diagramming
        information, using a sketch, or displaying graphics.

      - Instant messaging. Network Assistant supports its own instant messages
        and WinPopup/Messenger messages as well. 

      - Remote processes control. You can view process on a remote computer and
        create/terminate remote processes.

      - Remote screenshots taking. You can view screenshots of a remote screen.

      - Remote clipboard viewing. You can view the text content of a remote
        Window clipboard as well.

      - Computer usage statistics tracking. Network Assistant tracks the usage
        of computer when it is online. You can view the usage statistics of
        your own and remote computer as well.

      - Remote alerts. You can define alerts on some remote events for a
        particular remote computer and specify different actions for them.
	For example, you may want to be notified when some remote user is
        typing into the chat window or when he takes the screenshot of your
	system.

    Network Assistant allows you to designate your current state and indicate
    your availability/privacy etc. There are 5 standard states: "Ready",
    "Gaming", "Working", "Do Not Distrub", "Private" and "Away". You can create
    up to 10 additional custom states.

    Network Assistant is simple, efficient and may be used instead of old good
    WinPopup (however, Nassi can work with WinPopup well too).
    Network Assistant introduces a highly stylized aesthetic interface.
    Strong built-in security allows you to keep your private information in
    safety.


What's new
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    See "history.txt" file


System requirements
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    System requirements for this software are:
 
      - 80386/486 based IBM PC compatible computer (or higher)
      - 4 MB of free memory
      - About 2 MB of free hard disk space 
      - Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000, or Windows NT 4.0
      - SVGA card with High color mode
      - A mouse is highly recommended


Installation
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    Important! Before installing Network Assistant uninstall the previously
    installed version of this software first!

    Unzip zip-file into the temporary directory, run setup.exe and follow the
    instructions. Setup will install all necessary files. You can start Network
    Assistant by selecting its program group and icon from the Programs menu.

    Note: If you've got Network Assistant not from its web page, but from the
    other source (magazine CD or some software library), please visit web site
    at http://www.yaasoft.com/nassi - you'll probably find the later version.


Uninstallation
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    Important! You must exit Network Assistant before uninstalling. Otherwise
    some files and registry settings could not be removed.

    Run Uninstall from Network Assistant program group.

    Note: Network Assistant stores log files in its Logs folder. You may want
    to save these files before uninstalling.


Registering
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    Network Assistant is ads-supported freeware. So it is completely free and
    fully functional. However some or all of the costs associated with the
    development and distribution of this product is recuperated through the use
    of advertisements displayed at the top of the main program window.

    Registering of the Network Assistant leads you to the following benefits:

      - Ability to turn off the built-in advertisement
      - Access to priority technical support including support via e-mail
      - FREE upgrades to new Network Assistant versions
      - Beta testing for newest versions
      - Encourage the author to further develop and improve Network Assistant,
        making possible new releases

    For details on how to register see "register.txt" file.


Copyright and license
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    See "license.txt" file.


Bug reports
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    If you've got a problem, please us at support@yaasoft.com
    Please provide us with the following information:

      - program version (from the "About" dialog)
      - Windows 95/98/NT version (including service packs and other fixes
        installed), US or international, OEM or not
      - computer information: CPU type, installed memory
      - description of your problem (as much information as possible to solve
        the problem)


Contacts
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    We hope you will like this program!
    We will very appreciate your comments, your offers on improvement for this
    software. Please feel free to contact us at alexey@yaasoft.com

    Network Assistant web site is available at:
      http://www.yaasoft.com/nassi

    Also, please visit YAA Software web site:
      http://www.yaasoft.com

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