WebCam Sam v2.40
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Purpose:

WebCam Sam is a unique program which brings you live
pictures from around the world by connecting to 
cameras on the Internet, known as webcams.

Status: Shareware; 
 Registration Fee: $15.95

Distribution:  This version of WebCam Sam is freely
 distributable as long as no files in the zip archive
 are changed.
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System Requirements:

   Windows 95/98/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:
                          
1. Unzip the file (websm240.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 or 4.0 for Windows 95 you can go ahead
and use WebCam Sam.  If it is listed another version without
Window 95 or 98 in the version name, 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 2.40
   September 26, 1999
    1. Added feature to control rate of effect functions in screen
       saver.
    2. Fixed problem with extra column being appended to camera lists
       after being saved.
    3. Fixed problem with webcam columns being deleted during an update
       of existing list.
                                      
Version 2.39
   September 23, 1999
    1. Added dynamic bookmark listings to various webcam sites.
    2. Added progress meter to weather info page.
    3. Added option to stretch screen saver images.
    4. Added new screen to manage webcam list downloads.
    5. Added option to adjust rate of effects in screen saver.
    6. Created new format for screensaver configuration screen.
    7. Fixed problem with weather screen not showing observation
       location and sometimes failing with errors.
    
Version 2.31
   February 7, 1999
    1. Fixed problem with seeing portions of some windows when the
       tiled window backgrounds were disabled.
    2. Fixed a problem which allowed users to paste test into the
       webcam description with carriage returns which caused problems
       later when loading lists.

Version 2.30
   February 1, 1999
    1. Added the option for remote cam windows to stay on top of all
       other windows.
    2. Improved performance of streaming webcams.
    3. Made Add and Edit Camera windows easier to read.
    4. Made WebCam Sam compatible with NetSonic 1.02.
    5. Improved performance of downloading images by adding the ability
       to quickly detect when an image is completely loaded.
    6. Fixed bug which caused WebCam Sam main window to get focus when
       another window was open and another application was selected.

Version 2.20
   January 4, 1999
    1. Added ability to display camera refresh windows while the main
       window is minimized.
    2. Added popup menus to camera browser:
       On ListBox to reduce font size.
       On Image to save or set as Windows background.
    3. Fixed process of saving images as Windows background to set
       registry where the permanent wallpaper image is set.
    4. Fixed proxy server connections to download webcam list when
       the primary webcam list server is down.
    5. Disabled CTl-ALT-DEL when screensaver is running to increase
       screensaver security.

Version 2.12
   January 1, 1998
    1. Fixed a bug which occasionally occured on Windows 98 the first
       time WebCam Sam was ran.
    2. Set several windows to have fixed dimensions.
    3. Fixed proxy related error when downloading indoor and pet cams.


Version 2.11
   December 12, 1998
    1. Fixed a problem with a bad string to integer conversion message
       which appeared on the unregistered shareware version.
    2. Fixed a problem which detected proxy settings incorrectly.
    3. Fixed a problem with loading camera lists through certain proxies.

Version 2.10
   December 6, 1998
    1. Added ability to cache webcam images in screen saver.
    2. Added feature to automatically load proxy settings from IE settings on
       first run.
    3. Fixed problem with no timeout with network issues.
    4. Fixed issues regarding connecting through a proxy server.
    5. Fixed the format of the news screen.
   
Version 2.00 
   September 27, 1998
    1. Total rewrite of WebCam Sam using Delphi.
    2. New Features Include:
       1. Detailing Of Images after they are downloaded.
       2. New Screen Saver Effects.
       3. Smaller webcam list files.
       4. A new redesigned interface.
       5. A smaller .zip file.

Version 1.50
   March 6, 1998
    1. Updated Help File.
    2. Fixed bug which affected some streaming video webcams.
    3. Fixed bug which caused WebCam Sam to stay in memory after closing.

Version 1.44
   March 1, 1998
    1. Added support for opening auto-refresh windows on the desktop
    2. Added feature to start WebCam Sam at the same window size
        it was closed at.
    3. Fixed bug with setting auto-refresh rate greater than 90 seconds
    4. Fixed problem with temp2.dat file being placed in various locations
       on the drive.
    5. Added code to remove temporary files on program closing.
    6. Fixed bug in screensaver which caused subscript errors when error
       message was returned when connecting to bad cams.

Version 1.43
   February 17, 1998
    1. Fixed some screensaver related problems with the version
       1.42 release.

Version 1.42
   February 15, 1998
    1. Added option to go through webcams in random order in
        screensaver.
    2. Added compatibility for 2 more webcams.
    3. Fixed problem with options not saving in screensaver
        configuration window.
    4. Fixed problem with unspecified paths.

Version 1.41
   February 12, 1998
    1. Added option to view up to 5 auto-update windows.
    2. Added option to select Internet browser.
    3. Increased compatability with more proxies.

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.


