Build 2631 fixes a bug where alternate registry locations where not used by the function LoadRegistration(). This has been resolved. All users of RedRegistration v3.0 should update to this version.
RedRegistration v3.0 E-Commerce is now available for immediate download.
Registration codes can now be disabled over the
internet. This implementation allows you to call a function giving a
server address and file location. If the file exists, the function
will return TRUE. In your program you will append the users registration
code to the file path, and call the function. If you receive a true, this
means that the file exists on the server. To disable a
code, just create a blank file, with the name of the registration code that
you wish to disable, and the function will return TRUE. You will still
need to add code to handle this, the easiest would be to consider this an
unregistered user.
This is not a perfect solution by any stretch of the imagination. The
function is designed to only check if an internet connection exists. It will
not cause the dialer to connect to the internet if Dial-Up networking is
used.
This function supports SOCKS server connections, but this would require you
to collect this information from the end user. RedRegistration
shares connection information with RedUpdate,
so the RedUpdate
connection control panel can be distributed freely to the end user as a
simple way for their connections to be configured. This will seem very
odd to an end user unless your program uses RedUpdate to automatically
download updated programs. More discussion on this will follow.
A new function has been exposed for all, IsInternetConnected. This will return TRUE if there is a live internet connection, without the need to auto-dial.
Registration information can now be saved to a file. This file is encrypted, using the blowfish algorithm. This feature will soon be enhanced to also store the Number of runtimes spent values, allowing for a higher security.
The default registry path for saved values can now be changed. Two new functions allow you to select the root key of the registry, and the default section.
RedRegistration is being delivered in two packages, as a single DLL. E-Commerce and Standard. The E-Commerce version will allow RegNow to automatically generate codes for your end users. This feature is considered a separate product, and will require an additional purchase. Developers that do not wish to upgrade may continue to use RedRegistration v3.0 with their current registration code, gaining all of the new features except for the E-Commerce related features.
Version 3.0 has been completed. Current users of RedRegistration may request a private link to download the new version. Documentation is incomplete, but is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2000. A public link will not be provided until the documentation is complete.
RedRegistration v3.0 E-Commerce adds support for RegNow and other companies to automatically create registration codes for your software. The codes that are created will always be time limited codes, expiring in 45 days. This will allow the end-user to immediately start using the software, and allow time for the payment to be processed before a full code is sent. Only the developer can create a non-restricted code, so it will still be necessary for you to generate codes, and deliver them.
If your payment processor is not listed, and you would like to see them support RedRegistration v3.0, contact them and request that they contact RedBaron Software Company at this address, vendor.support@redregistration.com. RedBaron Software Company will provide all the necessary support to the processor, including source code and phone support. RedBaron Software Company reserves the right to deny this service to any processor. The processor will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Version 2.0a Build 1824 has been released. This adds a new feature, Extended Hardware locking. The machine lock codes generated are longer, and alphanumeric, eliminating the duplication that has been occurring.
A new sample for Microsoft Access is now included, that shows more functions that were not included in the previous sample.
E-Mail Check 2000 is now in final Beta. If you would like to become part of this beta, send an email to beta.emailcheck@redware.net.
E-Mail Check 2000 is based on the static library EmailCheck. This program integrates with Microsoft Outlook 2000, and will verify the email addresses of any contact folders. The first release will be Freeware, but registration will be required to run.
E-Mail Check 2000 will verify the existence of every email addresses. E-Mail address's that are not found can be handled in several ways. A log file can be created, a property can be added to the user-defined properties indicating the status of the email, or address's that could not be verified can be copied to a new folder.
Release is expected the first part of January.
The latest release from RedBaron Software Company is a library that will validate email address. The interface takes 1 parameter, an email address, and returns TRUE / FALSE indicating a valid email. EmailCheck does not require any runtime libraries, no internet browsers, and is very small. The distribution is planned to be in the form of an DLL library and Static C++ Library. Expected Price: $39.00.
This is intended to be used by programmers, and not as a standalone application. Expect an End User application 1st Quarter 2000.
Expected Release Date: 11/01/1999
A new release of RedRegistration is scheduled to be available March 2000. New features include the ability to have payment processors, such as Digital River, RegNow, and others, create registration codes for you. Codes created by these processor will always be limited codes, usually expiring within 90 days. RedRegistration will have additional properties that will allow you to detect which distributor created the code, and to disable some or all online distributors.
Another new feature is the ability for RedRegistration to "read" a web page. This function will not show the user the web page, but it will read it, causing any server side scripts to execute. This will allow you to log IP address's of users at the time of registration. More to come on this feature.
RedRegistration v3.0 will sell for $199.00, but all developers that purchased RedRegistration v2.0 will receive a free upgrade to v3.0. If you have not already purchased RedRegistration v2.0, now is the time to do it, as you will save $100.00.
RedBaron Software Company has released RedUpdate (more information below), and a special offer is available.
RedRegistration Home: /RedRegistration/index.shtml
RedUpdate™
Developers SDK
Simply add live internet version
updating to your program.
RedUpdate™
allows programmers to simply add live internet version updating to any program.
With RedUpdate, your customers will always have the latest code available.
RedUpdate can download and install your program updates, deliver messages
to end-users, monitor usage of your program, and increase your bottom line.
If your company
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that an updated version is available, and bring them to your website.
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RedUpdate does not require any browser be installed,
and only requires Winsock v1.0. RedUpdate fully supports SOCKS 4, SOCKS
4a, SOCKS 5, proxy servers, direct connection, dialup networking, and firewalls,
allowing for the largest customer
support audience of any update program available. RedUpdate SDK includes a
control panel connection manager, that allows end-users to configure their own
server settings, eliminating all connection programming.
RedUpdate Developers SDK has a very simple interface, documented guide, and sample source code for many development languages. There are no hidden costs, and no per use charges. The license agreement is per-program. Each program that uses RedUpdate will require a separate license. Only one small (166KB) file is required for distribution. No additional runtime files are required.
RedUpdate Home: /RedUpdate/index.shtml