                          CONFERENCE CONSOLE

                     (DEMO VERSION FOR BROADBAND)

                             Version 1.2

                             07/12/2003

                        Copyright (C) 2001-2003
                          By Rudolph R. Loew
                             
                             

The Conference Console is a Voice Conferencing Program that can support
up to 8 simultaneous connections. The Program can be customized to support
more than 8 if desired (see ORDERING below). It is designed for use with high
speed internet or intranet connections that can support high quality audio.
Dial-Up support is provided with lower quality audio and connectivity.
This program is designed primarily for Peer-to-Peer use. No server is
required, so you are not dependent on a service that could disappear, charge
a fee, or be a security risk. The Conference Console can also be setup as a
server, providing a public or semi-public voice chat room.



REQUIREMENTS

Windows 98 or later.
800x600 or better display for full functionality.
Pentium CPU or Equivalent.
Sound Card or Device capable of Recording and Playback simultaneously.
Microphone
Speakers
Direct Internet or Intranet connection not requiring use of Proxy Servers.
A service provider that does not block incoming connections (firewall) if
 you wish to receive incoming calls.



CONTENTS

Conference.exe  Conference Console Program
README.TXT      This file
MANUAL.TXT      Users Manual and Quick Start for the Conference Console
LICENSE.TXT     License terms and conditions
ADDRESS.BK      Sample Address Book
HISTORY.TXT     Revision History


LICENSE

Read the Licensing terms and conditions in the LICENSE.TXT file before
installing or using the Conference Console. Installation or usage of this
Program constitutes acceptance of all of the terms and conditions in the
LICENSE.TXT file.



DEMO VERSION

A freely distributable version of the Conference Console designed to allow
users to try out the features of the Conference Console and to determine
the usability of the Program on their Computers prior to purchasing a copy.

Demo versions can be identified by the word "DEMO" in the Conference
Console's Title Bar between the Port Number and the Copyright Notice.

The Demo version is freely distributable as long as all files (listed above)
are distributed together.

The Demo Version of the Conference Console has all of the features of the
Full Version except as follows:

Calls are limited to approximately one minute.
The Name/ID has been preset to DEMO
The Edit Text Boxes are preset to call my Conference Router.
Dial-Up versions have Compression Enabled by Default.

Demo Versions before 1.2 are not compatable with some Compression Modes,
Remote Display, or Polling. Users of earlier Demo copies are encouraged to
download the latest version.

You can call me by Clicking the "CALL" Button. The best time to call me is
between 7PM and 8PM Eastern Time. Please Click "COMP" before calling if using
a Dial-Up connection and make sure your Microphone is working.



ORDERING

Send Cash or Check for $10 per copy (download only) to:

Rudolph Loew
506 Bieling Rd.
Elmont, NY 11003 USA

Include registration information, as you want it to appear, for each copy
you are purchasing. For additional information or help placing your order,
I can be reached in the following ways:

E-Mail: rloew@hotmail.com
Phone:  1-516-352-9078
CALL:   IP = conference.no-ip.org  PORT = 8192 (Conference Console)

NOTE: you will need to purchase at least two copies, one for each Computer,
unless the people you talk to already have purchased their own copies of
the Program.

Each purchased copy has an unique Serial Number which can be displayed by
Clicking the "Version" Menu Command in the Help Menu. Unauthorized duplicates
will shutdown if you try to use them.

Include your E-Mail address with your order so I can send you the copies you
have requested, or send you downloading instructions if you cannot handle
attachments of approximately 66K.



CUSTOMIZATIONS

You can request that the default Name/ID of the Program be set to anything
you wish. If more than 12 letters long, some may not be displayed properly.
Specify the Name you want for each copy you are purchasing when you order.
The defaults for the IP, Port and Password Edit Text Boxes can also be
preset to make Calls to a single destination easier. The defaults will be
reloaded after every Call or Command that completes successfully.

The maximum number of Calls can be increased or decreased.
The number of Status lines can be increased or decreased.
These two setting affect the size of the Conference Console Window.
The default Address Book Filename can be changed.

A restricted version is available where users of one copy can only call the
user of the other. This can be used where copies are handed out to allow
people to call into a central service. Contact author (see above) for
licensing terms.

Additional customizations are available, contact author (see above).



SAMPLE ADDRESS BOOK

A sample Address Book is included ("Address.BK") which should be placed in
the same Directory as the Conference Console Program. This Address Book
contains entries for Self-Test, Calling the author, and prerecorded
demonstration voice messages.



QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Please direct any questions or comments about the Conference Console or the
Documentation to me at rloew@hotmail.com or as described under ORDERING.



MAILING LIST

If you would like to be notified about updates and/or fixes or other products
from Rudolph Loew, E-Mail me at rloew@hotmail.com and ask to be put on my
Mailing list. Your E-Mail address will not be given out nor will you receive
any unsolicited mail. You can unsubscribe at any time.
