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                          DownloadMaster 1.0
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        Client-server scheduled downloads with resume feature
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        Copyright 1999 by Cogin Software. All Rights reserved.
                         http://www.cogin.com
                             8 March, 1999

SECTIONS:

    1. What is DownloadMaster
    2. Features  
    3. Why use DownloadMaster
         Benefits for ISPs
         Benefits for LANs
    4. What do I need to run DownloadMaster
    5. Installation Instructions
    6. Ordering
    7. Contact Info

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1. WHAT IS DOWNLOADMASTER?
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        DownloadMaster is client-server program that can be useful to
    any LAN connected to the Internet, including ISPs. Its main
    function is scheduled downloading with resume feature to the
    local server.
        Server side is installed on the computer that is permanently
    connected to the Internet. Users access it by their Java enabled
    browsers. They can enter needed URLs and monitor download. They
    can log off any time but DM Server will continue downloading
    their files.
        DM can be set to download these files when traffic is lower
    (e.g. during night). When clients login next time, downloaded
    files will be waiting on local server.
        DM Server can retry broken downloads and resume where it
    stopped, if remote server supports that option.

    DownloadMaster is consisted of three parts:

    * DownloadMaster Server - it's Java application that takes URLs
      from users and downloads them. You can put it on any computer -
      Windows, Unix or other. JVM (Java Virtual Machine) or JRE (Java
      Runtime Environment) 1.1+ and Web server that supports CGI are
      required.

    * DownloadMaster Client - front end for clients to order URLs,
      monitor their download and manage them. Users load it through
      Java enabled browser - there is no installation or maintenance
      required. Users only need to know URL of DM Client applet.

    * DownloadMaster Administration - it's through Java enabled
      browser too. Administrator can manage users and adjust DM
      Server settings and schedule. If he wants he can allow users to
      create accounts by themselves.

    Client and Administration applets use Java 1.0 so older browsers
    are supported too.

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2. FEATURES
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    * Client-server architecture
    * Scheduled downloads
    * Error recovery and resume of broken downloads
    * HTTP and FTP protocols supported, both with resume features
    * All settings for proxies, retries, schedules, etc. are adjusted
      by administrator only
    * No installation for end users required
    * Client and Administration applets can be used with any
      Java-enabled browser
    * Y2K Ready

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3. WHY USE DOWNLOADMASTER
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    Additional benefits for ISPs
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        If you have more users than your Internet link can handle,
    they'll use 50% and less of their modem speed. Even if your link
    is fast enough there are many servers on Internet that are
    overloaded. And which user is happy to download files with 1KB/s
    if his modem can transfer 4KB/s or more? With DownloadMaster
    they'll download files from your local server - using the full
    speed of their modems. They will easily differentiate you from
    other ISPs.
        Once your users find out benefits of using DownloadMaster
    they'll use it quite often. DM Client page will be excellent
    location for ad banners.
        DM Client is small enough (25-45KB, depending whether browser
    can use compressed files or not) to be used by modem users. Once
    it's in browser cache, it will load even faster.

    Additional benefits for LANs
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        DownloadMaster is client-server program. That means that only
    a server needs to be turned on while downloading files - e.g.
    during night, and that condition is much easier to fulfil than to
    leave couple of workstations running with opened user accounts.
    When one user orders files by DM he can log off and that
    workstation becomes free for other tasks.
        Internet becomes primary way for software distribution. Your
    IS department and other users will save hours and hours every
    month with DownloadMaster.


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4. WHAT DO I NEED TO USE DOWNLOADMASTER?
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    DM Server requirements:
        - JVM or JRE, version 1.1 or higher, JRE 1.1.6 or higher
          recommended
        - Web server that supports CGI scripts
        - Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Unix or any other OS that
          supports Java

    DM Client requirements:
        - Any Java enabled web browser which supports Java 1.0 or
          higher. Netscape 2.0 or higher or Microsoft Internet
          Explorer 3.0 or higher recommended.
        - Client is optimised for 640*480 displays

    DM Administration requirements:
        - Any Java enabled web browser which supports Java 1.0 or
          higher. Netscape 2.0 or higher or Microsoft Internet
          Explorer 3.0 or higher recommended.
        - Admin is optimised for 800*600 displays

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5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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    Unzip to directory of your choice.
    Following directory structure will be created:
        install_path
            (DM Server)
        install_path/docs
            (DM Server documentation)
        install_path/dm-cgi
            (CGI for displaying downloaded files)
        install_path/web/client
            (DM Client applet)
        install_path/web/client/help
            (help for DM Client)
        install_path/web/admin
            (DM Admin applet)
        install_path/web/admin/help
            (help for DM Admin)
        install_path/web/download
            (downloaded files will be stored here) 

    You have to configure your web server.
    Please read installation section in online manual.
    You can find Table of contents in:
            install_path/docs/index.htm

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6. ORDERING
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    For pricing and ordering please visit our site www.cogin.com

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7. CONTACT INFO
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    Cogin Software
    http://www.cogin.com

    Info:         info@cogin.com
    Tech support: support@cogin.com
    Ordering:     sales@cogin.com

    
