RELEASE NOTICE
	             RAPIData Systems, Inc.
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DESCRIPTION

Product Name:          HopAlong FTP for Windows

Release Date:          December 31, 1994

Release Version:       1.1

Release Type:          Shareware Floppy Disk


This file contains information you should know before you install
or use HopAlong FTP for Windows version 1.1.


CONTENTS OF THIS FILE

1.0  Required Software and Hardware
2.0  Amount of Hard Disk Space Required
3.0  Installing HopAlong FTP for Windows for the first time
4.0  Getting Started
5.0  Managing your HopAlong FTP System



1.0  Required Software and Hardware

This version of HopAlong FTP for Windows requires Microsoft 
Windows, version 3.1 or higher.  HopAlong FTP uses the current 
version (5/12/93) of the MSCOMM.VBX custom control.  If you are 
running other applications which use this control, it may be 
necessary to restart Windows before and/or after running 
HopAlong FTP for Windows.

You will need either an internal or external PC-compatible 
modem, preferably a V.32 or higher class modem.  Search for 
"Modem Requirements" in the HopAlong FTP Help File.

The Release consists of a single floppy disk.



2.0  Hard Disk Space Required

You need approximately 1.0 MB of hard disk space to install 
HopAlong FTP for Windows.

HopAlong FTP for Windows maintains error log and history files
which consume disk space.  See the HopAlong FTP Help File for
information on deleting old versions of these files.  



3.0  Installing HopAlong FTP for Windows for the first time

Complete the following steps to install HopAlong FTP for Windows 
for the first time.

1 Start Windows.

2 In the Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.

3 Enter drive:\SETUP.EXE in the Command Line edit box, where drive
  is the drive containing the HopAlong FTP for Windows Disk. For 
  example: A:\SETUP.EXE.

  Alternatively, HopAlong FTP for Windows can be installed from
  your hard drive by copying the contents of the installation disk
  to a directory on your hard drive, and running SETUP from that
  directory.

4 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

  While installing HopAlong FTP for Windows a warning might be 
  displayed in a message box indicating that SETUP cannot copy a
  file since the destination file is in use.  If so, you should
  click the OK button and continue with the installation.

  You will be asked to name an installation drive and directory.
  The default is C:\HOPALONG.

  If during the installation you are asked for permission to
  modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to include the use of SHARE.EXE,
  then you might not be able to reliably run HopAlong FTP for
  Windows until the indicated modification is made.  If you are
  running Microsoft Workgroups for Windows, you do not need to
  use SHARE.EXE in order for HopAlong FTP for Windows to run 
  reliably.

  HopAlong FTP for Windows consists of two programs named 
  RELAYE.EXE and RELAYD.EXE.  A Program Group will be created 
  for HopALong FTP for Windows.  
  
5 See the Getting Started Section below for suggestions on how
  to proceed following installation.



4.0  Getting Started

If you are installing HopAlong FTP for Windows for the first
time, then before running either of the HopAlong FTP for
Windows programs you should read the Getting Started Topic in
the HopAlong FTP Help File.  Double Click the HopAlong FTP Help
Icon, followed by a Search for Help on Getting Started.

Before attempting to use HopAlong FTP for Windows in a production
setting, it is strongly recommended that you carry out the four
step Getting Started procedure described in the HopAlong FTP Help
File.



5.0 Managing your HopAlong FTP System

This section contains some suggestions on managing your HopAlong 
FTP for Windows System.

1 If you are recording HopAlong FTP for Windows processing History, 
  periodically delete the old History Files.

2 Periodically backup your system by copying the contents of 
  the installation directory to floppy disk or to tape.



We hope you enjoy using HopAlong FTP for Windows.  You will find
that transferring files from computer to computer has never been
easier.  And you will quickly find ways to dramatically reduce 
your telephone toll-charges for file transfer.