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  DirectParallel(R) Connection Monitor(TM)      Parallel Technologies, Inc.
  (C) Copyright 1995-99  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED                       PO Box 7
  Parallel Technologies, Inc.                        Redmond, WA 98073-0007

                                                      Voice    425-869-1136
  This program is sold/distributed pursuant             Fax    425-869-1133
  to the Restricted License Agreement
  contained in License.Txt                     Web Site: http://www.lpt.com

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                  README for the DirectParallel Connection Monitor

                                Version 2.11 Beta


 1. Program Release Information

    This documentation accompanies v2.11 BETA release of DirectParallel
    Connection Monitor (DPM), a diagnostic utility for testing DirectParallel
    cables under Microsoft Windows 95/98.

    DirectParallel Cables allow high-speed PC-to-PC connections between any
    two Windows 95/98 systems ... and the software is already built into Windows
    95/98 ... it's called the Direct Cable Connection. DirectParallel cables are
    the appropriate parallel port cables to use with the Win95/98 DCC.

    This program, the DirectParallel Connection Monitor (DPM), is an additional
    utility designed to help to set up, configure, test, and explore PC-to-PC
    Direct Cable Connections (DCC).

    NOW! PC Anywhere32, and Laplink for Windows 95/98 and CarbonCopy32 now have
    built-in support for DirectParallel cables ... so you can use the high-speed
    cables with these excellent software packages ... right out of the box!

    The DirectParallel PC to PC connectivity technology is now also implemented
    and available for Windows 2000 and NT...A new DPM will be available soon for
    NT and Windows 2000 with basically the same features as this version.

    See our Web Site - http://www.lpt.com - for more information on DirectParallel cables.

    DirectParallel Connection Monitor provides:

        -  Information about your computer and your computer's parallel ports
        -  Speed, Data Integrity, and Endurance tests for DirectParallel cables
        -  A Direct Cable Connection Wizard to fine tune your DCC connections
        -  Real-time access to software statistics about your connection


 2. Contents of the distribution package - SETUPDPM.EXE and README.TXT

    SETUPDPM.EXE - Run this program to install DirectParallel Connection Monitor 
    README.TXT   - This file...Info on this release of the DPM software

    Contents of DPM folder after installing DirectParallel Connection Monitor

    DPM.EXE      - DPM program file
    DPM.HLP      - DPM help file
    PARALINK.VXD - Driver Version..22,571 8/13/97 12:58:10PM    
    CABLES.TXT   - DirectParallel Cable info
    README.TXT   - This file...Info on this release of the DPM software
    LICENSE.TXT  - Software License Agreement for the DPM software
    DeIsL1.ISU   - Setup support file
    _DEISREG.ISR -   "      "     "
    _ISREG32.DLL -   "      "     "

    Note that is you have an older PARALINK.VXD driver file in your <WINDOWS>\SYSTEM
    folder, the DPM installation software will install a new PARALINK.VXD driver file
    and rename the old one to PARALINK.xxx.

 3. License Agreement

    Your right to use this program is governed by your acceptance of
    the terms and conditions stated in the License Agreement, which is
    set forth in the file License.TXT.

 4. Program Setup - Do this on both PCs that you are going to use.

    Start Windows 95/98.

    If you have the DirectParallel Connection Monitor SETUPDPM.EXE installation
    file on your hard disk then just run it.

    If you have the DirectParallel Connection Monitor SETUPDPM.EXE installation
    file on diskette:

        Place the DPM diskette in drive A: or B:

        Click the Start button, then click RUN. In the Run dialog type:

            A:\SETUPDPM <Enter>    if you selected Drive A:
            B:\SETUPDPM <Enter>    if you selected Drive B:

 5. Feedback

    We are very interested in your comments and suggestions regarding
    DirectParallel Connection Monitor.

    Thank you for your interest in our products.

 6. Major Changes in Version 2.11 BETA

    - Connection reliably was improved especially between fast and slow PCs.
      The previous version v.1.71b did not connect reliably when the speed of
      the PCs was considerably different.

    - The mouse cursor no longer will move randomly on the screen if the DPM is
      left running for a period of time.

    - The speed bar was extended to provide for much faster PCs...And the typical
      speeds that can be achieved with the various I/O modes is highlighter.

    - Added a mechanism to copy driver diagnostic information to the clipboard.

    - Corrected telephone/contact numbers and added hot link to the Web Site.

    - Fixed the bugs where occasionally an icon or graphic from the DPM program
      would be left on the screen after the DPM program was closed.

    - Fixed inconsistencies in reports by the DCC Wizard of possible configurations
      that may cause the Direct Cable Connection (DCC) to fail.

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