W-Net: A user-oriented network manager The original version of this program was inspired by the DOS-base program "ANET" by Robert S. Wagoner. Although no code was taken from his program, I feel it is only fair to give him some credit. WNet is a simple network resource manager that currently can do four tasks: login, logout, link, and unlink. A later version will probably have more options, a menu, a help system, etc. but the current program will allow Lantastic users to perform a few simple tasks without leaving Windows. I am planning on a MDI interface for release 2.0, similar to the way Program Manager does with application groups. If you have a better idea for a Windows network interface, send me a drawing, or prototype an application using ToolBook, MS Visual Basic, etc. Also, if you can draw better than I can, maybe someone could make some better icons. Any user of this software is asked to send $5, an icon, or a suggestion to encourage me in writing a new version. Future versions may be marketed as true "ShareWare" where users are required to pay a registration fee, but the fee will probably never be more than $20. The WMail documentation has a survey that you can send along with your requests, suggestions, icons or bug reports. Requirements: Lantasti Network Operating System Windows 3.0 in Standard or Enhanced Mode This program uses DPMI services to access the NetBIOS, and uses calls from the TECH.ZIP file on the Lantastic BBS. The DPMI specification came from the Intel BBS. Problems: I haven't had any problems under ordinary circumstances, but once or twice Windows complained about network process not completed. I believe that was a result of someone rebooting our network server ... (we have a very small network) The current program could look much better, for example it has no About option, no Help, and doesn't have any fancy graphics. I have been thinking all along about having pictures of Disks, Printers, and Computers in the list boxes. This sort of thing is fun, but doesn't increase functionality much ... Contact me at the address on the next page, or leave me a message on the Lantastic BBS, 602-293-0065, User 'Roy Tate' as expected. History: V1.00 - four functions available. They were login, logout, redirect and cancel redirection. V1.10 - added Borland custom controls, etc. Planned: V2.00 - redesign the interface, add significant functionality. Implement as MDI app. See WMail documentation. Roy Tate Rt 2, Box 1850 Bartlesville, OK 74003