                          AbsoluteFTP(R)

             version 1.7 (Beta 1) -- December 24, 1999

       Copyright (C) 1995-1999 by Van Dyke Technologies, Inc.
                        All rights reserved.


Description
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  AbsoluteFTP is a 32-bit Windows(TM) Sockets File Transfer
  Protocol (FTP) client with an Explorer-like interface that
  lets you drag and drop files, establish multiple connections
  and transfers (including server-to-server), resume transfers,
  and customize file types.  If you have any questions, please
  visit our Web site:

       http://www.vandyke.com

  or, send e-mail to AbsoluteFTP-questions@vandyke.com .


Installation
------------

  To install AbsoluteFTP, run the executable (aftp17B1.exe) contained
  in the same zip file as this ReadMe file.  This self-installing
  executable will run the setup wizard that will guide you through
  the installation process.


Reporting Bugs
--------------

  If you experience an uncaught exception, General Protection
  Fault (GPF), or something you believe is a bug, please send
  e-mail to AbsoluteFTP-bugs@vandyke.com .

  Please do not assume someone else will report it.  We will
  try to resolve reported bugs as quickly as possible.  However,
  we can't resolve bugs that are not reported.

  Please describe the problem in as much detail as possible.  In
  your e-mail message, please include the following information:

     The version of AbsoluteFTP (as shown in the About dialog box)
     The TCP/IP package and version
     The operating system and version (including service pack level)


AbsoluteFTP Features
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  - Familiar Windows Explorer user interface for the local
    and remote directory windows
  - Upload and download multiple files from multiple sites
    concurrently
  - Direct server-to-server transfers
  - Resume interrupted/incomplete file transfers
  - URL support
  - Firewall support (including SOCKS versions 4 and 5, as well
    TIS (R), WinGate, WinProxy, and CSM proxy support)
  - Hierarchical session database for managing personal sites
  - Session database includes over 200 useful, preconfigured sites
  - Named sessions allow saving of individual preferences
    for each site
  - Automated download action by file type
  - Manual download for downloading hidden files
  - Drag and drop (and copy and paste) file transfers
  - Network Neighborhood support
  - Ability to change file attributes
  - Easy setup/install
  - Automatic resolution of symbolic links (option)
  - Auto hide of dot files (option)
  - Quote command
  - Uppercase/lowercase filename conversion on upload
  - Quick connect dialog for easy connections
  - Common features accessible via the right mouse button menu
  - Easy access to AbsoluteFTP features through graphical toolbar
  - Remote host directory listings are cached


Known Problems
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  - Incompatible with FTP servers using SOS (SNIX) file systems
  - Toolbars may appear white and/or tool tips may not display
    on systems that do not have the latest common control DLLs.
    The latest version of the common control DLLs may be downloaded
    from the following location:

       http://www.vandyke.com/support/absoluteftp/faq.html#comctrlx86

Feature Requests
----------------

  Please let us know what features you would like to see in the
  next release version of AbsoluteFTP so that we can prioritize
  them based on your input.  You may e-mail feature requests to
  us at the following address:

     AbsoluteFTP-features@vandyke.com .


Terms & Registration Information
--------------------------------

  AbsoluteFTP is Shareware.  For information on registration,
  see Registration under the Help menu, the License Registration
  topic in AbsoluteFTP.HLP, or visit our Web page at
  http://www.vandyke.com .

  Permission must be obtained from Van Dyke Technologies before
  distributing this software.  For more information, send e-mail
  to sales@vandyke.com .


Contact Information
-------------------

  Van Dyke Technologies, Inc.
  4848 Tramway Ridge Dr NE
  Suite 201
  Albuquerque, NM  87111
  USA

  e-mail:  AbsoluteFTP-support@vandyke.com
