WinDupe
Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. Do I REALLY have to register this?
A. No, not really.  However, when the released version
   is finished, the userid and password the beta uses
   to log into the database, *may* be changed.  Thus,
   the betas won't work.  If/When this happens, you'll
   want to get yourself a new copy.  Having 'registered',
   meaning letting Katman know you are using it, 
   increases your chances of getting the released version
   easily.  There is no need to worry about this as of yet.

Q. 'Connecting to Database'... What database?
A. Don't worry about it.  Its an SQL server, and its running
   on a machine somewhere, someplace.
   Even if you would know what database, it wouldn't do you
   any good.

Q. Backup database... ?
A. Yes the backup database is on a different system, and no
   you don't need to know where that one is either.

Q. What if both databases (Primary and Backup) are down?
A. WinDupe will then shift your computer into a non-physical
   anti-mater form and travel the universe in search for a database
   to retrieve the data from.  And if that doesn't work,
   a message will be displayed saying it cannot connect.

Q. How does, and how often does the database update?
A. The database is updated no later than 5-10 minutes
   after a new release.

Q. Can I get the programs that I see in this list?
A. No, and don't ask that again.  This program just reports
   on when a perticular product was released for public trial,
   before a decision of purchase.  
   If you even ask this, you shouldn't be using this program.

Q. So when will this be in the non-beta stage?
A. I don't know.

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Q. What language is WinDupe written in?
A. Why does it even matter?  To humor you, its written in
Visual C++ Version 5.0 (w/ service pack 3 :P).
I hate Visual Basic, and refuse to use it unless I am given
a project to do in Access, and even then I insist on writing
DLL's in VC, and just doing basic calls in VB:P
So, don't ask me about what controls I'm using (I refuse to
use any ActiveX as well), or anything of the like, go 
write your own:p

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Q. How may I gain access to the database server directly?
A. You don't, and as for right now... you won't.  I have
received a few requests for allowing direct access, and I
have decided not to grant it.

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Q. Is there a web page I can go to, to do dupe checks as well?
A. Its in the works.
