WebRifle« 2.0.5 ReadMe (local page)

This is the local WebRifle« readme page and it's automatically displayed when you aren't online. Please read carefully before to use WebRifle«.

About
What's WebRifle

WebRifle« 2.x is a real-time web surfing accelerator specifically designed for Internet Explorer« 4/5 to achieve a faster and more effective approach to the internet.
It enhances your web navigation by predicting your need for web pages with a sophisticated algorithm to anticipate hyperlinks and to retrieve web pages before the browser needs to display them. And if you drag&drop some links into WebRifle« control window it will download your links in the background while you're surfing.
Moreover a built-in TCP-IP transport protocol optimizer increases your modem or network bandwidth by efficiently taking full advantage of each unused instant of your internet connection.
WebRifle« works automatically "behind the scene" without user interaction. It's fully integrated with Internet Explorer« and don't require any user settings. And if a Web page has changed since the last time you visited it, WebRifle«, using its auto-refresh background function, will refresh it automatically.
This new version is an important upgrade and includes the following features: drag&drop of user links, auto-refresh of current page, compatibility with Internet Explorer« 4 and 5 on Windows 95/98/NT and performance improvements of around 30%.
WebRifle« means faster navigation, as well as shorter and cheaper connections . WebRifle« can make enjoy your internet navigation and save you money.

Key Benefits

• Faster and more effective approach to internet.
• Money saving through reduced connection time.
• It is specifically designed for Internet Explorer« 4/5 on Windows 95/98/NT
• It works automatically "behind the scene" without user interaction.

Key Features

• Predictive read-ahead caching with a sophisticated algorithm to anticipate hyperlinks and to retrieve web pages before the browser needs to display it.
• Drag&Drop and download your links in the background while you're surfing.
• Full integration with Internet Explorer«
  • Integrated cache with Internet Explorer«, no waste of disk space.
  • Auto-setting on Internet Explorer« and WinInet« cache and proxy settings.
  • Auto-tuning on Internet Explorer« and WinInet« parameters.
  • Auto-tuning on browser content-type capability.
  • Internet Explorer« multi-instance control.
• Background control of current page with auto-refresh if needed.
• Multi-threading execution for simultaneous caching up to 50 pages.
• It increases your modem bandwidth with built-in TCP-IP transport protocol optimizer.
• It caches every type of page contents (html, images, Java« applets, etc..) and filters banners and cookies.

How it Works

This section is graphics and it's available only online; please take a look at Help page online.

Installation
Requirement

WebRifle« is based on VB5 Run-Time Service Pack 3. Therefore, if you don't have the VB5 Run-Time, the WebRifle« setup program will inform you. Only in this case download the VB5 Run-Time and install it before WebRifle«.
WebRifle« needs Internet Explorer« 4/5 with Active Desktop component installed, Windows 95/98/NT, 3 MByte HD free space and WinZip 6.3 or above.

Running Setup

Extract the WebRifle« zipfile in a temporary directory and read the ReadMe.htm file first. If you have a previous version of WebRifle« already installed in your system you must uninstall it before install WebRifle« 2.x.
Then double-click on the TESetup.exe file which will begin the installation. All files in the temporary directory may be deleted once the installation is complete.

Startup Folder

WebRifle« setup will add a link to TE.exe into your startup folder. WebRifle« will start on system startup and will stay resident without user interaction. During the waiting status the resource usage of WebRifle« is minimal.

Installation Files

The WebRifle« setup program will install and/or replace these files in your system :

• WebRifle« Files (WebRifle directory) : TE.exe, ReadMe.htm.
• WebRifle« Files (windows system directory) : TELib.dll, ComCtl32.ocx.

The VB5 Run-Time setup program will install and/or replace these files in your system :

• Visual Basic 5 Run-Time Files (windows system directory) : Asycfilt.dll, Comcat.dll, Ctl3d32.dll, Msvbvm50.dll, Oleaut32.dll, Olepro32.dll, Stdole2.tlb.

Cautions

Like any other setup programs WebRifle« involves making changes to your registry. Whenever registry changes are made, it is always advisable to backup your registry first.

Uninstallation

Like any other Windows program you can uninstall WebRifle« from the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel. Don't try to delete the Visual Basic Runtime files manually.

Configuration
Auto-Settings

As it's strongly integrated with Internet Explorer«, most of WebRifle« settings are automatic. The WebRifle« project aims at being easy-to-use. Thus, despite the complexity of WebRifle«, only few manual settings are provided. My suggestion is to use the default settings and tune only "Concurrent Links" based on the throughput of your internet connection. If you give a look to the How It Works section you will be able to understand the meaning of following manual settings.

Manual-Settings

From the Standard Settings folder you can change these settings:

• Concurrent Links : Is the number of concurrent page download. Set this value on the throughput of your internet connection. A value of 5-10 concurrent download is for standard modem connection, increase it with faster connection (ISDN etc..).
• Max Length Files : Is the maximum length files allowed to download it. Decrease it if you prefer not to download large files or, vice versa, increase it if you have fast internet connection.
• Start On Page Completed : It sets the start for the download. If this flag is checked (default) WebRifle« will start following the link on the page after the page will be complete.
• Follow Remote Links : It sets the path for the download. If this flag is checked (default) WebRifle« will follow the remote link (to a page which is on a different server from that of the starting page..). If this flag is unchecked WebRifle« will follow only local links (to a page which is on the same server of the starting page).
• First Follow Local Links : It sets the sequence for the download. If this flag is checked (default) WebRifle« will follow the local link (to a page which is on a different server from that of the starting page..) and after will follow the remote link. If this flag is not checked, the sequence will depend on the page structure.
• Save Files Into Cache : It sets the storing mode of downloaded link. If this flag is checked (default) WebRifle« won't delete links not yet visited by the WebRifle« cache at the shutdown. This mode of operation doesn't waste your hard disk space because WebRifle« uses the same cache mechanisms of Internet Explorer«, therefore you can delete the WebRifle« cache from the Internet Explorer« cache menu, whenever you want.

From the Advanced Settings folder you can change these settings:

• Load When Filter Is OFF: In this frame you can set which types of files WebRifle« will download when the filter function is disabled ( normal condition.. ). Of course at least one type must be selected; for default, when filter is off all file types are downloaded.
• Load When Filter Is ON: In this frame you can to set which type of files WebRifle« will download when the filter function is enabled. For default when filter is on only text files are downloaded.
• Cache Acceleration/Page Refresh: It sets the WinInet« cache mode and, consequently, the Internet Explorer« and WebRifle« cache mode. This setting is equivalent to the Internet Explorer« cache settings available from the Options function of Internet Explorer« and have the same meaning; if you want faster navigation select "Max/If Needed" otherwise if you need frequent page refresh (every Internet Explorer« session..) select "Medium/Every Session". If you select "Min/Always" Internet Explorer« and WebRifle« must refresh the page every time and navigation could be slow. If you change this settings it will have effect after the next reboot.
  If you select "Max/If Needed" the auto-refresh function of WebRifle« will update the page if needed. NOTE: This feature is available if the web server is able to send the expiration time of pages.
• Max Links Page: Is the maximum amount of links allowed for every page; this limit is necessary because a large amount of links on a page can require high download. You can decrease this value if your preferred sites have page with a lot of links.

License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement.

License

WebRifle« (with the 'Standard' features) is freeware for personal use only, and may only be distributed with all of its original files. No version of WebRifle may be used in any commercial, governmental, or educational institutions without registration. A 15 day evaluation period is provided for the 'Additional' features, after which they will no longer be available unless WebRifle« is registered. Go to Registration page online for details about registration.
A single registered copy of WebRifle« grants you a non-exclusive license to use WebRifle« on a single unit of hardware. You may access the registered version of WebRifle« through a network, provided that you have obtained individual licenses for WebRifle« covering all computers that will run WebRifle« from the network. For instance, if six different workstations will access WebRifle« on the network,you will need six WebRifle« license, whether they use WebRifle« at different times or concurrently.

Disclaimer Of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES (IF ANY) ARE PROVIDED AND SOLD "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. THE AUTHOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, THE AUTHOR DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY THE AUTHOR OR ANY OF THEIR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. 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 HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Note: Because software is inherently complex and may not be completely free of errors, you are strongly advised to frequently verify and back up your work.

Distribution

You are hereby granted permission to duplicate and distribute WebRifle«; give exact copies of the original version to anyone; and distribute the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge for any of the above.
You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission.

Copyrights

The software contained herein (WebRifle«), its documentation, source code and other machine and human readable materials are copyrighted by Oscar Bevoni (the author). All rights are reserved. It is against the law to copy or reproduce any part of the software or documentation, except as permitted by the copyright law of Italy. You must reproduce and include the copyright notice on any copy, modification or portion thereof merged into another software, with the exception of user programs. All source code is copyrighted by the laws of Italy and this agreement shall be governed by the laws of Italy.

FAQ & Support

I will update the FAQ online to solve the most common technical question about installation and troubleshooting. If you can't solve your problem with the FAQ then contact me with e-mail to WebRifle@bevoni.com . Technical support is due to registered users only; you must reference your TE code and TE key ( give a look in About function..) to receive support.
Sometimes, it is a good idea to take a glance at the News online and download the last version or the WebRifle« upgrade.