Copyright: LeapFTP v1.0.5


LeapFTP v1.2 (02/09/97)

Overview

Installation

Logging On

Transferring Files

Advanced Features

License Agreement

Registration Information

Acknowledgments


Overview

LeapFTP is a powerful and intuitive FTP client that provides a familiar Winodows 95 interface to File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers.  It has many powerful features, and can be easily customized to suit your tastes.

LeapFTP has the following features:

•	RFC 959 compliant FTP client

•	Supports UNIX, VAX, Windows 95 & NT, and most other FTP servers

•	Explorer-style interface with drag-and-drop and multiple view options

•	Site manager keeps a database of frequented servers

•	Recursive uploading and downloading

•	File transfer statistics including: size, throughput, remaining files, and remaining time

•	Ability to disable links during recursive downloads

•	Support for command line site connections

•	Shows remaining time and files in taskbar

•	Shows remote and local file privileges

•	Supports FTP resume (registered version only)

•	Much more!

Be sure to check out the versions.txt file for recent enhancements.

Want LeapFTP to do something it special?  I have implemented about 90% of all requested features so far.  Let  me know if there are any features you can’t live without and I’ll see what I can do.


Installing LeapFTP

LeapFTP is currently distributed as a singe ZIP file.  There are two possible versions, a full release and a maintenance release. Full versions include a setup program, which can be extracted or executed directly from WinZip®.  Maintenance releases may or may not contain the setup program.  Both versions can always be found on the LeapWare, Inc. WWW page.

The LeapFTP package should contain the following files:

LeapFTP.exe	the main program file

LeapFTP.hlp	the help file

Versions.txt	a listing of changes and updates

Setup.exe	the setup program (full release only)

Setup.ini	the setup data file (full release only)

Installing a full release

If you have WinZip: double-click on the ZIP file and click on Install

If you don’t have WinZip: unzip all the files to a temporary directory and run Setup.exe

Once Setup is running, follow the on-screen prompts to have LeapFTP installed on your system.  Program groups will also be made.

Installing a maintenance release

If you have WinZip: double-click on the ZIP file, go under ‘Edit’ to ‘Select All’, click on ‘Extract’ and select the directory where you presently have LeapFTP.  If WinZip asks if you want to ‘Overwrite existing files’ click on ‘Yes’.

If you don’t have WinZip: unzip the files to a temporary directory and move them into the directory where you presently have it. If Windows asks if you want to ‘Overwrite existing files’ click on ‘Yes’.

Version information

At this point there are many versions floating around.  You should always use the latest version available, since the biggest thing that comes with new versions is bug fixes.  There is no danger in using an older version from the standpoint of your hard drive getting erased or something like that. LeapFTP was thoroughly tested before any versions were ever released.

Releases Dates

Version 1.0	10/26/96

Version 1.1	11/10/96

Version 1.2	02/09/97


License Agreement

LeapFTP is shareware.  You may evaluate it for a period of 30 days at no charge.  If during or after you decide you wish to continue using it, you must register it.  Your registration will help support new versions, enhancements, and bug fixes.  As a registered user you are entitled to unlimited free updates and E-mail technical support.

You are granted unlimited rights to distribute the unregistered version of LeapFTP subject to, but not limited to, the following terms:  LeapFTP may not be sold or resold, distributed as a part of any commercial package, used in a commercial environment, used or distributed in support of a commercial service, or used or distributed to support any kind of profit-generating activity, even if it is being distributed freely.  ALL files must remain intact and unmodified from the original as distributed by LeapWare, Inc.

Use of LeapFTP as part of a shareware distribution, magazine, book,  CD-ROM,  or similar mediums is permitted IF permission is obtained from the author or LeapWare, Inc. FIRST.

Disclaimer of Warranty

LeapFTP is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall

the author be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if the author is notified of such actions.  If you do not agree to

this policy, DESTROY all copies of LeapFTP NOW.

LeapFTP is protected by United States and foreign Copyright laws.  Modifying, reverse engineering, or disassembling of this product (including the program and all documentation) is strictly prohibited.


Acknowledgments

A special Thank You goes out to the following people on the DALnet IRC network.  Without your help, LeapFTP would never have come this far.

Heliox (yes, I decided to finish it before I wrote an IRC client)

Katra (Hi there sweetie!)

Rahman (Great icon, man!  WASSUP!!!!)

KrAzY (Well… you can’t crash it… I guess the bugs are out)

Raskah (Your just a fountain of good ideas)

Distribut (OK! It’s done! Stop asking me every day where it is!)

…and all my other friends in DALnet who put up with my bizarre behavior!

Special Thanks also goes to:

Delphi32.com: the best place for anything relating to Delphi

RFCs: the de-facto source on Internet protocols

and last but not least…

YOU… for making use of my hard work!


Registration

This program is ShareWare.  You may legally evaluate it for a period of 30 days.  After that time, if you continue to use it, you are required to purchase it.  Registration for LeapFTP is currently $15 U.S. per license.  Special pricing is available for quantities greater than 10.

To purchase LeapFTP, send a check or money order in the amount of $15 to:

LeapWare, Inc.

P.O. Box 42850

Houston, Texas 77042

Make checks payable to David Turner

Please include your user name and an e-mail address.  You will be e-mailed a registration code that will remove the ‘nag screen’ and enable FTP resume.  Registered users will automatically receive an upgrade to the upcoming LeapFTP Pro.

Thank you for your support!


Logging On

There are two ways you can log on to a FTP server.