Rasputin v1.4
Copyright (C) 1997-1999 Basta Computing, Inc.
All rights reserved.

Shareware with a 30 day evaluation period.
Limited distribution (see the license agreement for details).

	
DESCRIPTION

Annoyed by your Internet connection being closed by your Internet 
Service Provider due to a lack of activity?

This application simulates network activity to help keep your 
Internet connection alive. 

Try our Rascal application for a more advanced feature set.


WARNING

The performance of this product depends on your computer and the 
setup used by your ISP. You should make sure that it works for you 
before purchasing a license to use it. Keep in mind that it may 
stop working at some later point if your ISP decides to disconnect 
its customers more aggressively. All connection keeping software, 
not just this product, is affected by these circumstances.


IMPORTANT NOTE (for first time users)

This application anchors its icon near the clock in the system tray 
which, by default, is located at the bottom right of your desktop. 
You may invoke the application menu by right-clicking on the icon.


REVISION HISTORY

- v1.4 on 1999-02-16: Added an option for Windows Dial-Up Networking 
  (DUN) users to automatically disable signaling while not connected.
- v1.3 on 1997-06-22: Updated installation procedure and package info.
- v1.2 on 1997-03-03: Randomized the signal frequency.
- v1.1 on 1997-02-19: Saved settings before rebooting, and remembered
  window visibility.
- v1.0 on 1997-01-26: Initial release.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

- Windows 95, 98, NT v4.0, or later.
- Enough free disk space to accommodate the software (less than 0.5MB).


PACKAGE CONTENTS

- SetupRasputin.exe: Software product setup file.
- ReadMe.txt: This file.
- File_ID.diz: Product identification summary.


INSTALLATION

Close the application if it is currently running, then run the 
SetupRasputin.exe file and follow the instructions.


UPGRADES

Close the application if it is currently running, then install the 
new release in the same directory where you had installed the older 
version, unless otherwise specified in this file.


UNINSTALLATION

Close the application if it is currently running. Click the Windows 
"Start" button, and select "Settings", then "Control Panel". 
Double-click the "Add/Remove Programs item". Proceed by 
double-clicking the line corresponding to this product and follow 
the instructions.

Note that configuration files, generally with a ".dat" extension, 
and registration files, namely "Registration Form.txt", may be 
created by the application and will not be deleted for your 
convenience in case you wish to refer to them at a later date. 
Delete these files manually if you do not want them.


REGISTRATION / HOW TO BUY

This product is being provided to you for evaluation purposes. 
You may use it free for 30 days, after which time you are obligated 
to purchase a license or you must discontinue using it. You will be 
prompted to register daily during the evaluation period, and each 
time you run the software thereafter. Answer "Yes" to the 
registration prompt in order to review registration information. 
This information may also be accessed by pressing the "Registration" 
button from the About window.


CONTACT

Internet web site: http://www.basta.com

E-mail (let us know if you are registered):

    info@basta.com
    marketing@basta.com
    sales@basta.com
    registrations@basta.com
    support@basta.com
    bugs@basta.com
    suggestions@basta.com
    guestbook@basta.com

Fax: +1 (425) 889 8745

Address:

    Basta Computing
    P.O. Box 2173
    Kirkland, WA 98083-2173
    USA


FURTHER INFORMATION

For the latest news about our products and services, 
please visit our web site at http://www.basta.com