x Chat 2.8 Read me

1. Description
2. Program Requirement
3. Features
4. Version History
5. End User License Agreement
6. Installation
7. Web Update

Description:

x Chat is a private one-on-one real time intranet chat program. It is simple to use but with powerful features. You don't need to setup a server or configure your setting. Once you install properly, it's done and resides in the system tray. It uses peer to peer connection, no interruption from server down. Encryption, away password protection and IP blocking enhance the security issues of your private chat session. Combined with network resolving and view utilities, file transfer, drawing board, screen capture, auto-connect/notify, instant shortcut messages, alert ring, chat saving/reader, drag and drop support, URL history, chat request auto popup, and many customized features, x Chat is most flexibility, functionality, customizable and user-friendly chat client.

Program Requirement:

OS : | Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Memory : | 64MB (9 MB for x Chat only)
Processor : | Pentium II and above
Network : | TCP/IP protocol, Client for Microsoft Network and Static IP address
Network Card: | Any Ethernet Network Cards (up to 5 network cards)
Software | VB6 Runtime (Required), Internet Explorer (Recommended)

Features:

Network Tools
Net Resolve - Convert IP address to host address or vice versa.
Net View - A utility to show the intranet computers.
Security
Encryption - Send data over encrypted connection.
Password - Protect the identification of you and remote user from using x Chat.
IP Blocking - Prevent some annoying users from disturb you.
Confirmation- Prompt you before starting a session request from remote user.
Auto Connect
AutoConnect - Check specific users online and connect to them automatically.
Command Line- Allow 3rd party program to launch x Chat with specific address as parameter.
Connectivity
Multi-Network - Supports multiple network cards, networks segments.
Error Recovery - Detect invalid destination address and port number and retry.
Session Log - Show you the time when there is a incoming connection while you are away.
User Friendly
Simple Interface- Standard Windows95/98/NT interface with individual graphical help.
Few Clicks - Perform any function without more than 3 mouse clicks.
Drag & Drop - Supports drag & drop features.
System Tray - Save task bar workspace by storing in system tray while it starts.
Save Setting - Remember what you set previously (in real time) and the windows positions.
Customize - Provide more than 50 customize features to fit your needs.

Version History:

x Chat 2.8 (Build 030409)
- Bug fixed: Comdlg32.ocx, Tabctl32.ocx and Richtx32.ocx are missing.=

x Chat 2.8 (Build 030401)
- Bug fixed: Password problem caused by incorrect date format

x Chat 2.8 (March 2003)
- New: Limit overflow data cycle
- New: Self-repair option to repair mismatch characters according to previous positions
- New: Option to open file immediately after received
- New: Improve URL recognition of https, ftp, news, mailto
- New: Permanent toolbar setting
- New: Command line support for existing running program (instead of new instance of the program)
- *Improved: Improve transmission performance of ASCII text, and control keys (no repeated key delay)
- *Improved: Reduce network traffic for repeated key transmission (data sent when key up rather than key press)
- *Improved: increase speed 200% of file transferring
- *Improved: File transfer protocol changed to prevent data overflow
- Improved: Error handling of missing xchat.ini and missing settings
- Improved: Support for all fonts to increase and decrease font size
- Improved: Better error handling and explanations
- Improved: Better Winsock error handling
- Improved: Better Winsock error handling during initial connection
- Improved: Away message in the screen is remove once remote user is back
- *Bug fixed: File transferring error in chat window, drawing board
- Bug fixed: Could not send first character immediately after the connection is established
- Bug fixed: Line thickness in drawing board is not send unless you change it
- Bug fixed: remote sound not send correctly
- Bug fixed: screen capture error
- Bug fixed: Program restart if disconnected abnormally
- Bug fixed: After disconnected, it may have problem to connect again
- Bug fixed: Encryption Key may not matched correctly
- Bug fixed: Encryption Key not sent properly if initial file does not exist
- Bug fixed: Could not send chat message correctly when file is transferring
- Bug fixed: Support Delete key

x Chat 2.7.6 (January 2003)
- Repackaged: Minimize the risk of not installing new file over previous version if it is a upgrade
- Improved: Enhance help files with updated information
- Improved: Extend 30 days trial version to 90 days
x Chat 2.7.6 update (July 2002)
- Bug Fixed: Infinite loop when you cancel startup password prompt
- Bug Fixed: Installer does not install files already exist even they are previous version
- Improved: Turn off default transparency appearance in W2K/XP
- Improved: Self repaired service for missing xchat.ini file
- Improved: Password overridden and hint
Agreement:

IMPORTANT:
READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE CONTINUING
x Chat LE / FULL VERSION License Agreement
1. LICENSE GRANT. This software contains x Chat LE and full version package. x Chat LE is freeware. However, x Chat full version software is a 90 days trial Shareware. You are authorized to install, use, make backups of, distribute at no charge in this period. If you find this software useful, you are asked to make a payment.
2. LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS SOFTWARE (X CHAT LE AND FULL VERSION AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS) IS DISTRIBUTED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. YOU USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS, DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS, BALDNESS OR ANY OTHER KIND OF DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PACKAGE OR ANY PART THEREOF.
3. DISTRIBUTION. You are authorized to distribute this package as long as it is not modified in any way and no money is charged for it other than distribution costs.
4. COPYRIGHT. This SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You will not grant any rights to reproduce/modify the whole/partial SOFTWARE and distribute without permission by any individual representing xStudio.ca.
5. OWNERSHIP. This SOFTWARE is owned and copyrighted by xStudio.ca. Your license confers no title or ownership in the SOFTWARE and should not be construed as a sale of any right in the SOFTWARE.
6. RESERVED RIGHTS. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to any individual representing the xStudio.ca company.
7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. If you do not accept the terms of this agreement then you are not permitted to use x Chat.

Installation:

To avoid duplicate x Chat uninstall in "Add/Remove Program". Always uninstall previous x Chat program.

Click here and click open to begin the installation.

Web Update:

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For more and updated information and troubleshooting, please select Online Help and visit the website.
[ http://www.xstudio.ca/xchat ]

2003-04-09