WebCam Sam v1.20
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System Requirements:

   Windows 95 or NT 4.0
   486sx or higher processor
   12 MB RAM (16 MB recommended)
   10 MB HD Space
   Mouse
   Standard Internet Connection: TCP/IP standard
    socket level connection. Works with but not
    limited to Windows 95 dialup adapter,and
    America Online's 3.0 for Windows 95 Software.
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Installation Instructions:

1. Unzip the file (websam12.zip) to an empty directory
    with any decompression program which handles
    .zip files.

2. Run setup.exe.  The setup will present you with
    a graphical interface which will allow you to select
    the directory where you want the program installed.
    The setup program will also install the WebCam Sam icon
    and install the screensaver.

3. Click on Start and go to Programs and click on the
    WebCam Sam icon to start.
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America Online Setup Instructions:
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In order to use WebCam Sam with America Online you will 
need to use America Online's 3.0 for Windows 95 software.
If you installed AOL from a disk you probably have the
America Online's 3.0 for Windows software which will have
to be upgraded to America Online for Windows 95 software.

To check what version of America Online software you have
double click on the AOL icon and go to help on the main 
and select about. If you see that the software is listed
as America Online 3.0 for Windows 95 you can go ahead and
use WebCam Sam.  If it is listed another version you will
need to upgrade your AOL software.

To upgrade the AOL software. Dial into AOL and once connected
go to Members in the menu and select member services. On the
member services menu select 'Software And Tools'. Double on
'Download the Latest and Greatest Version of AOL'. Click on
the 'Update Now' button and follow the on-screen download
instructions.

Reconnect to AOL using the new AOL software.  Once your connection
has been established to AOL, you can start WebCam Sam.
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Version History

Version 1.20:
   September 15, 1997:
    1. Added weather reports for most webcams. WebCam Sam includes
       local weather conditions with direct links to forecasts. 
    2. Added indoor and pet camera list for registered WebCam Sam
       users.
    3. Added support for more streaming video webcams.

Version 1.12:
   September 7, 1997:
    1. Fixed problem which resulted in blank rows in the Default
       Camera List.
    2. Added support for more streaming video webcams.

Version 1.11:
   September 2, 1997:
     1. Added proxy support
     2. Added percentage of picture received to the status bar.
     3. Fixed bug in loading of the Default Camera List.

Version 1.10:
   August 24, 1997:
     1. Added support for streaming webcams. To see streaming webcams select
         'Show Streaming WebCams Only' from the main menu and click on a 
	 camera in the list. Wait for the camera image to load. Once the
	 picture loads click on the image to see the zoom form which will 
        show the video stream.	     
     2. Under 'File' in the main menu the 'New Camera List' Selection 
         was added. This allows you to create a new empty camera to add 
         your own webcams. 
     3. A 'Cancel' button was added to the 'Update Camera List' form. 
     4. Backup servers were added for the Default Camera List. 
     5. New documentation was added to the readme.dat file for the
         requirements to use WebCam Sam with America Online. 
     6. A bug was fixed which prevented some webcam .jpg images from being
         displayed. 
     7. A bug was fixed in the Remove Camera Button. 
     8. A bug was fixed in the Add Camera form with the refresh rate combo box. 
    
Version 1.02:
   August 3, 1997:
     1. Updated Microsoft Visual Basic program setup files.

Version 1.01:
   August 2, 1997:
     1. Added support for more webcams.
     2. Changed mouse pointer for URL links.
     3. Added feature to automatically load a new camera
        list when the program is run for the first time.

Version 1.0
   July 27, 1997: WebCam Sam released to public. Yeah!!
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Contact Information:

For the latest product information visit Vista X Software's
website at www.vista-x.com or email Danny Weidig at
dweidig@vista-x.com.

WebCam Sam is a shareware product, if you enjoy using WebCam
Sam please support the shareware concept by registering your
copy within the 30 day evaluation period. Registration is only
$15.95 with a three dollar discount if ordered online.

WebCam Sam may freely be distributed as long as the files
distributed are not modified from the original files on the
Vista X Software web site at http://www.vista-x.com/.


