R E L E A S E N O T E S DynIP Client for Windows® 4.2 Make a name for yourself!® INTRODUCTION ============ The DynIP Client allows you to register a personalized Internet name that can be used by others to connect to your computer. Once you have an Internet Name for your computer the uses are nearly unlimited! Here are some examples: • connecting to a client's computer system through remote access • connecting to branch offices for file sharing • controlling and running mail servers • managing web or FTP servers • running online video conferencing • talking over the Internet with voice conferencing software. Your personalized Internet name will be available within minutes after running the DynIP Client program. Your Internet name can then be used by anyone, in any existing Internet application, to refer to your computer. You no longer need to post your dynamic IP address to a web page, or email your friends your current IP address. You can even submit your Internet name to search engines to bring customers to your site. The DynIP Client can be used with any kind of Internet connection, including dial-up, cable-modem, DSL, wireless modem or a LAN connection. You can also customize your DynIP Service with your own domain name. Visit our web site at www.dynip.com for details. The DynIP Client also includes features to keep your connection alive, synchronize your computer to a time server on the Internet and display online time or ISP connection charges on a convenient desktop display. You can evaluate the service FREE for 30 days. Reseller opportunities are also available. Please contact sales@dynip.com for details. NEW IN THIS VERSION 4.20 (15-FEB-03) ==================================== Updates to the DynIP Client for Windows Version 4.20 include: • an easy-to-use AutoConnect feature so you can schedule when to make your Internet Name available. With a dial-up connection this will automatically connect to the Internet. AutoConnect will allow you to make your servers available whether or not you are at the computer. • a new installer so you can quickly install and easily run the premier dynamic DNS service for more control and flexibility on the internet. UNINSTALLING ============ To remove the DynIP Client from your computer, first delete your existing Internet name registration by starting the DynIP Client Properties Tool (in the Windows Control Panel) and pressing "Delete...". You need to be connected to the Internet to do this. After your Internet name has been removed, close the DynIP Client Properties Tool and the DynIP Client. Then, select "Add/Remove Programs" from the Windows Control Panel. Click the "DynIP Client v4.2" selection, then press the Add/Remove button. Follow the prompts to remove the software. FOR MORE INFORMATION ==================== If you need any help installing the software or registering your domain name, please contact support@dynip.com. LICENSE ========== Please see the LICENSE.TXT file (installed in the program directory) for complete License details. LEGAL NOTES =========== DynIP(sm) is a trade/service mark of DynIP Software, a division of CanWeb Internet Services Ltd. DynIP Client(tm) is a trademark of DynIP Software, a division of CanWeb Internet Services Ltd. Windows(R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 2003 02 11