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  + THE WATCHMAN v1.3 +      'Ban the access to any program easily'
      Anfibia 1997      'No huge setups to get through, no nuisances'
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<http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Pines/2858><anfibia@biosys.net>
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 NEW! - SHAREWARE Software - You have 30 days to evaluate this product.
 

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  SHAREWARE means:

  You are permitted to try this software on your system (for 30 days)
  without any cost or obligation. Payment is required if you find
  this software to be useful or if you wish to continue using this
  software beyond the evaluation (trial) period. 

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  Note: the default password is 'socrates' (case doesn't matter)



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  DESCRIPTION
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  If what you need is a simple program and fast for 'light' security 
  keep reading.

  The Watchman(tm) is a background-working program that 'patrolls'
  the Windows 95/NT desktop and closes any window  he has been told 
  to close. Whenever he founds a window whose main title or code 
  -we will see what that means later- exists in his data file he
  closes it. 

  We are talking about closing WINDOWS. What matters here are
  window descriptions, i.e. the exact words that appear in the
  title bar of a given window. 


  PURPOSE, UTILITY----------------------------


  Situation 1

  Do you have any children? Do they use the computer? They play
  with many games, I bet they do. But how to avoid children from
  clicking -by accident, or not- in your 'Nudity' folder? Or what
  could you do to make sure they do not wipe off your 'c:\windows'
  directory while you leave them alone to answer the door? Now you
  know how to avoid that. Leave 'The Watchman' running and he will
  close any 'forbidden' window. You could leave your children 
  playing with the computer and go to the toilet without fearing
  for your data or for the their mental safety.

  
  Situation 2

  Imagine you want to limit the access to the Internet to somebody.
  Or just limit the access to a given internet address. Just take 
  note of the complete window name, e.g. 'Playboy - Microsoft Internet
  Explorer', and configure The Watchman to ban the access to
  that particular window. You can also ban the access to a concrete
  directory with the Explorer by taking note of the window name, e.g. 
  'Exploring - Temp', etc. However, if you want to completely ban the
  access to Internet you will have to use WINDOW CODES (keep reading).



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  FEATURES
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	('*' means only available for the registered version)

  
	1. Very, and I mean VERY, easy to use

	2. Strong password protection

	3. Full Windows 95/NT environment integration
	   
	   3.1 No need to install huge DLLs or change the system
	       behaviour in any way as most security programs do.

	4. Smart setup that provides you with three options:

           4.1 Keep a log of windows closed

           4.2 Hide the main window on the taskbar
 
           4.3 Play an alarm every time a window is closed 

           4.4 Auto start-up option

*	5. Possibility to protect (close) more than 7 windows

*	   5.1 Up to 4 fast-closing (high-priority) window 'sockets'

*	6. Ability to GET WINDOW CODES (to close any window without
                                                        resistance)



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  REQUIREMENTS
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  Nothing special.

  To UNINSTALL use the normal procedure (Add/remove programs).


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  HOW IT WORKS
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  ABOUT WINDOW NAMES AND WINDOW CODES---------------------


  The phrase 'WINDOW NAME' refers to the exact words -the case doesn't
  matter- you see at the top bar of a window. For example, if you open
  the WordPad you will see the following window name:
 
  'Document - WordPad'

  But now open any file on the WordPad. You will see another title
  or WINDOW NAME:

  'Ode to Bill.doc - WordPad'

  As you see WINDOW NAME change constantly when you open new files, 
  so The Watchman(tm) will not recognise a program whose main window 
  has changed because its WINDOW NAME will not coincide with the name
  you gave in the first place.

  Is there anything more stable than window names? Sure, WINDOW CODES.
  These are labels that identify a program/window no matter what you 
  do. Thus, if you want to be completely sure a program is always
  closed you need to use WINDOW CODES. Here are some examples you can
  try:


   #Afx:8:1526:0:2917                 Acrobat Reader 3.0
   #Notepad                           Notepad
   #scndSWEBUZWindow                  Mod4Win 2.30
   #Progressive Networks RVPlayer     Real Player 4.0
   #WordPadClass                      WordPad
   #Afx:400000:8:1526:0:2a27          Paint Shop Pro 4.12




  USING THE WATCHMAN----------------------------


  Once you know which window/program do you want to protect, run
  The Watchman. A small window will appear. Move your mouse pointer
  to the window. The pointer will become a hand. Click on the image.
> You will be asked a password. The default password is 'socrates'.
  

  The popup menu------


  +. 'Change the password'
   
      You will be asked for a password whenever you try to exit
      the program, or click on the main window to access the popup
      menu. You may change the password by choosing this option in
      the pop-up menu.
  

  +. 'Edit window data file'

      When you want to add or change a WINDOW NAME or WINDOW
      CODE you can do so by using this option. However, you may 
      edit the text file 'WDATA.INI' with your favourite text
      editor. It is important that you read and follow the 
      instructions you find in there. 

>     Only 5 WINDOW NAMES are allowed in the SHAREWARE version.

  
  +. 'New high-priority window #1,#2'

      Here you can add up to two different WINDOW NAMES or WINDOW
      CODES, but these will have priority over the other ones, 
      that is, The Watchman will close these windows faster.
      Also, by using these options you can change the configuration 
      'on the fly', i.e. without restarting the main program.

>     Only 2 high-priority windows are allowed in the SHAREWARE vs.



  +. 'Setup'

      This option runs the setup program, which is very 
      straightforward.

      You may access the setup from inside The Watchman(tm)
      or directly from the Explorer, it doesn't matter.
      However, in order to activate any change from the setup 
      you have to restart The Watchman. 

      The wsetup provides you with 4 options:
 

      +. 'Write a detailed report'
    
          If activated, The Watchman creates a report/log
          with all the windows he closes and the exact
          time every window was closed.

      +. 'Play a disgusting sound'

          If activated, The Watchman plays a wav file named
          'smack.wav' every time he closes a window. You can 
          change the default sound into your favourite by 
          renaming it to the default name.

      +. 'Hide The Watchman window'

          If activated, The Watchman appears minimized on
          the taskbar. To maximize the program click on the
          corresponding icon that rests on the right side of
          the taskbar.

      +. 'Auto-startup mode'

          If activated, The Watchman will be run when Windows
          starts.


  +. 'Wcodegrab module'
	
      By using this module, writing down WINDOW NAMES - OR CODES 
      (only the REGISTERED version) - is much more easy. Once the
      module window appears just click on the window/program you
      want to protect. Its WINDOW NAME will be written in WDATA.INI.
      Remember you can edit this file manually if you want to. 
	


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  About SHAREWARE
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  The Watchman, from version 1.3 on, is SHAREWARE. This means you
  have 30 days to evaluate this software. In case you like this
  software or want to use it for more than 30 days you HAVE TO
  REGISTER it. 

  The pricing for The Watchman is as follows:

  Single user:		$15.00
  Multiple user:	$30.00

  If you want to register send a mail to <anfibia@biosys.net>

  When you register you will receive by e-mail -or proper mail- the
  last version of The Watchman registered. 


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                      THE REGISTERED VERSION HAS

         more than 5 windows to include in the WDATA.INI file	

                    up to 4 high-priority options

         and the ability to GET WINDOW CODES from any program
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  You may report any problems or bugs. If you have any suggestion or
  comment to improve this program do not hesitate and send an e-mail.



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  Legal stuff
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	This software should be available at no cost.

	This software IS SHAREWARE.

	You can copy this software as much as you want.

	You should delete this software after 30 days of 
	use unless you register it.

	This software should not be modified in any way.



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          # ANFIBIA denies any responsibility for any harm  #
          # derived from a bad or irresponsible use of this #
          # software.                                       #
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 Window 95/NT is a trademark of Microsoft
 Microsoft Internet Explorer is a trademark of Netsc..I mean, Microsoft
 Internet is not a trademark and it will never be! 
 Playboy is a trademark of Playboy Enterprises Inc.
 Netsc.. could be a trademark of Netscape, but it is not.
 and The Watchman is a trademark of Anfibia, of course.
 

       
                 < USE THIS PROGRAM AT YOUR OWN RISK >



  The betatesting was done by Daniel Magan <magan@redestb.es>. He
  is the one to blame if this program explodes in front of your face.


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 + The Watchman v1.3 +     Report bugs, linguistic mistakes or 
      Anfibia 1997        anything you like to <anfibia@biosys.net>
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         http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Pines/2858
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    [Updates]


	v1.3
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	+ changed: now this is SHAREWARE
    
	+ changed: readme.txt

	+ added: wcodegrab module


	v1.21
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	+ added: web page

	+ changed: some mistakes in readme.txt


	v1.2
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	+ added: better setup procedure, with installation and uninstallation
	
	+ added: some cosmetic changes related to password, menus, etc.

	+ added: new wsetup option (auto-startup mode)

	+ updated: readme.txt 
    
	+ not-yet-but-soon: web page


	v1.1
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	First public release.


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