WHAT IS QRLOGIND VERSION 1.0?

The qrlogind program implements a TCP/IP rlogin daemon.  It is
approximately as functional as the "remote" program that comes in
the Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit.

Limitations:

1) It always asks for a password.

2) It is not a Microsoft Windows NT service, which means it has to
	be running from a command prompt window of a logged in
	user.  (This also means that anyone logging in from over
	the net comes in as the use that is logged in at the
	console.)
	
3) There is no way to send End of File (^Z) to a program.

4) There is no way to kill a program with ^C remotely.

WARNING: qrlogind has the same security problem as all other versions of 
rlogind and telnetd... i.e. when you send a password, it goes as
"clear" (unencrypted) text over your network.  Further, qrlogind
requires you to specify the incoming password on the command line...
thus both your network and your workstation must be secure or the
password can be easily compromised.  It is the user's responsibility
to determine whether or not this poses a problem in his/her situation.

Features:
1) Supports most command prompt based programs that work in a line-by-line
	(as opposed to full-screen) fashion.  Most compilers, the
	"net" command, HIPPIX (TM), and public domain ports of
	Unix-based programs will likely all work via the remote
	connections.

2) Erase and kill processing with Backspace/Delete and <ESC>.

3) Allows multiple simultaneous logins.

4) It's possibly the only game in town at the moment.  Certainly
	it's the only free one I'm aware of.



USING QRLOGIND

It's easy, just launch the qrlogind program with a password as an
argument. Users can then use an "rlogin" program from other hosts
and will be prompted for the password.  If they give the proper
password, a "CMD" command prompt is presented.

To stop qrlogind, it is recommended that you ^C it.  This has the
(probably desirable) side effect of cleaning up any stray programs
you left running "in the background" from an rlogin session.



HISTORY OF QRLOGIND

The qrlogind program was written as a 'quick hack' that provided
me with enough functionality to work remotely.  As I found it
useful, I felt others (there have been many requests on USENET)
might find it useful too.  Since we have recently been looking for
new ways to promote HIPPIX, I am releasing it as "BannerWare".

I am "Chief Technologist" and part-owner of Hippo Software, Inc.,
which makes HIPPIX, a Microsoft Windows NT product that provides
programming and user environments similar to those found under
Unix. HIPPIX is inexpensive... currently only $79 per environment
or $109 for both.

For more information contact Hippo Software at:
	Telephone: 1-800-OH-HIPPO
	Internet: hippix-info@hippo.com
	CIS: 72360,2675
	
Hippo Software expects to be delivering commercial TCP/IP tools
such as rlogind and telnetd sometime in first quarter of 1994.
These tools will be well integrated with the current HIPPIX products.

In an attempt not to be too obnoxious, qrlogind only prints its
"banner" (advertising HIPPIX) on the command prompt screen where
qrlogind is started. (I.E. remote users are NOT forced to read it
when they rlogin).  This is my first attempt at "BannerWare",
feedback about the concept is more than welcome... send it to
brian@hippo.com.



COPYRIGHT AND REDISTRIBUTION INFORMATION

Copyright (C) 1993 Brian Sturgill, All Rights Reserved.

Permission is hereby granted to distribute this package provided
that all files are included unchanged in the distribution.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND WITHOUT ANY  EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT  LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.



SUPPORT

None!  Qrlogind comes from me, Brian Sturgill, not Hippo Software,
Inc... and I doubt I've got time for much support.  However if you
do find a bug please drop a note to brian@hippo.com and its likely
(especially early on when I'm still using it) that the bug will
get fixed.  Requests for new features will be politely rejected...
however, they might get passed-on into the Hippo product.

Brian Sturgill
December 11, 1993

HIPPIX is a trademark of Hippo Software, Inc.
Other trademarks herein belong to their respective holders.