WebOverdrive Professional v2.00 Evaluation Version README
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To install WebOverdrive Professional Evaluation Version,
simply unpack the ZIP archive to a temporary directory
and run SETUP.EXE. WebOverdrive Professional includes an
uninstaller.

The Evaluation version is fully enabled. All you need to
do to activate all features of the software is to enter
the serial number you receive when purchasing the software
and the Register button disappears forever and everything
is fully enabled.

NOTE: The Pro version will not allow Standard version INI
files. If you are upgrading, you will need to rebuild existing
WebOverdrive.ini files using the Pro interface before you can
compress using the Overseer compressors. You can use the old
.INI files from the visual interface, though.

We recommend uninstalling previous versions of
WebOverdrive prior to installation. Uninstallation will not
affect .ini profiles or fileslists created with existing
versions.

1. Why you need it...
2. What it is...(what's in this archive)
3. Limitations of the evaluation version
4. What you get with WebOverdrive Professional
5. WebOverdrive product line
6. WebOverdrive prices and ordering
7. Contact information
8. The WebOverdrive banner program


1. Why you need it...
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Size matters. On the Internet, size is inversely
proportionate to access speed, and access speed is one of
the biggest enemies of any commercial site. The slower
your site gets to the end user, the more likely your user
will hit the dreaded ESC button and move on to another
site.

If you're concerned about the transfer speed of your site,
chances are that you're already optimizing images for
faster transfer using one of the many available tools for
the task. Now it's time to think about compressing your
HTML.

If you *aren't* concerned about transfer speed, you should
be. Our belief in the importance of HTML compression is
why we released WebOverdrive freeware as a fully functional
non-time-limited application. Whether you use WebOverdrive
or simply take more care in the development of your sites,
compressed HTML is a courtesy that Internet users do
appreciate.


2. What it is...(what's in this archive)
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The WebOverdrive Professional evaluation version archive
contains all files included with the retail version of the
software (see below for evaluation version limitations).
This includes the WebOverdrive DLL, visual interface, online
documentation, Overseer DOS and Windows executables and
online documentation, programmer's documentation for the
WebOverdrive DLL, and a small selection of banners and
buttons for your web site. (See below...use of banners and
buttons is ENTIRELY at your discretion.)

WebOverdrive is by far the fastest, most sophisticated and
efficient html "compressor" and document optimizer ever
released for Windows. Lots of tools can strip unneeded line
breaks and many others take a stab at removing spaces. It's
a good start and can go a long way toward trimming down a
Web site. But no other tool of its kind supports removal of
redundant tags and attributes, merging of duplicated
attributes, careful handling of unusual formatting, script
block compression, or configurable compression of color
references and character entities. It typically reduces the
space requirements and transfer times for WYSIWYG HTML
tool output by 20 to 30 percent, achieving results which
far surpass any comparable tool. Even carefully hand-tagged
HTML can often be compressed by as much as 10 percent. And
if your webs uses a lot of script, filesize reductions of 
as much as 40 percent could be achieved on script-heavy
sections of your site.

With the aid of nearly 300 compression filters, it
effortlessly strips out redundant and unneeded data from
HTML documents which no other tool currently handles,
and offers a complete range of compression options to
insure the maximum possible error-free filesize reduction
for virtually every requirement.

Its assembler-based processing engine is incredibly fast,
achieving speeds of up to 1MB of data per minute on a
Pentium 166 even with all compression options selected.

For the first time, HTML compression has been extended
to include script block compression. Exceptional results
are achieved with absolute safety with ASP, VBScript,
JavaScript and style sheet blocks in HTML documents, and
the visual interface even includes a configurable SSI
exporter.


3. Limitations of the evaluation version
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The evaluation version of WebOverdrive Professional is
provided to allow for testing and evaluation of the
software for the purposes recommended in the documentation.
It is fully functional and not time-limited, so it may be
evaluated as needed when needed for project specification
or development.

The only limitation of the evaluation version is that the
visual interface does not permit batch compression (this
limitation does not apply to Overseer executables), and the
DLL will produce a trial-version message before each file
is compressed.

You can freely share the complete distribution archive
(the actual ZIP archive which contained this document) with
anyone you like, provided no changes are made to the
archive. For distribution on CD or other means where you
wish to provide the archive unpacked and ready to install,
please contact the sales@glostart.com for permission.

Naturally, if you intend to provide this to many users
via an FTP site, we'd appreciate it if you would check the
WebOverdrive home page for the most recent version of the
software.


4. What you get with WebOverdrive Professional
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WebOverdrive Professional includes everything in
WebOverdrive standard, plus the Overseer Windows and DOS
command-line compressors.

Overseer allows you to seamlessly integrate batch or
single-file HTML document compression into server-side
scripts, and the blazing speed of the compressor makes it
possible for the first time for you to provide compressed
HTML output *on the fly* in response to server requests.

More adventurous site managers can even develop their own
integrated compression procedures. WebOverdrive Pro
includes complete documentation for the WebOverdrive.dll
compression engine, allowing you to integrate the DLL
into your in-house applications, bypassing Overseer and
achieving even faster performance.

The registered user license includes free updates to
WebOverdrive Professional to version 3.00.


5. WebOverdrive product line
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WebOverdrive Freeware
+++++++++++++++++++++
WebOverdrive freeware version is a fully-functional HTML
document compressor which includes the entire compression
option set and all the power and speed of the Standard and
Pro versions. Its sole limitation is that it permits only
one document to be compressed at a time.

The freeware version is supplied as unsupported free
software with no time limits and no restrictions on use
within the limits of the license.

WebOverdrive Standard
+++++++++++++++++++++
WebOverdrive Standard version includes all functionality of
WebOverdrive freeware in addition to an integrated ASP
Overdrive SSI export assistant, ZIP archive optimizer and
batch mode compression for up to 999 files.

If your time is worth money, WebOverdrive Standard will
repay its investment in no time with its batch compression
capability, when compared to the one-file-at-a-time
compression in WebOverdrive Freeware.

WebOverdrive Professional
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
WebOverdrive Professional includes all functionality of
WebOverdrive Standard in addition to DOS and Windows
command-line compression tools for effortless integration
of HTML optimization/compression into batchfile and
Windows-scripted document pre/postprocessing applications.
Also includes documentation for the WebOverdrive DLL for
use in applications on a single PC or workstation,
full documentation of the WebOverdrive.dll API and sample
application source code.

Command-line compression is so simple that anyone can learn
to use Overseer in minutes, and it's an additional timesaver
over compressing with the visual interface. If you need to
repeatedly compress the same set of files, dynamically 
process document output, or wish to provide "compressed"
HTML on-the-fly from CGI or database output, Overseer has
the speed and efficiency to make compressed HTML a courtesy
you won't want to deny to your site's users.

WebOverdrive Developer
++++++++++++++++++++++
WebOverdrive Developer includes all functionality and tools
included with WebOverdrive Professional, in addition to
source code to the Overseer command-line compressors,
and redistribution rights for the WebOverdrive.dll
compression engine. (Actual redistribution rights are
dependent upon the license level.) The Developer version
is ready to use as a plug-in or postprocessing engine for
HTML-related applications developed by virtually any
Windows development platform which can make use of DLLs.

WebOverdrive has already been selected for use as a plug-in
by Hyperact, Inc. for their top-rated eAuthor site
development package, and even before its release was being
considered by three other "name" toolmakers. It's the world
standard for HTML compression, and we took the same care
with our developer's package as we did with the consumer
product. If you'd like to provide "compressed" HTML output
from your own tools, you'll find the development time saved
and the ease of implementation of WebOverdrive's
compression engine to be worth many times the cost of a
redistribution license.


6. WebOverdrive prices and ordering
-----------------------------------
Please note that sales and support for the WebTrimmer
product has been discontinued. All WebTrimmer licensees
are entitled to a no-cost update to WebOverdrive Standard.

All listed prices are in US funds. Add US$10 for physical
shipment of product on disk with printed manual.

Single-user licensing
+++++++++++++++++++++
Product                Curr. version            Price*
----------------------------------------------------------
WebOverdrive Freeware      2.00                 Free
WebOverdrive Standard      2.00                 $ 29.00
WebOverdrive Professional  2.00                 $ 49.00
WebOverdrive Developer     2.00                 n/a

NOTE: Since WebvOverdrive Professional permits the licensee
to develop applications for use on a *single computer*, the
Developer level license is not needed for single-computer,
nonredistributed development.


Multi-user, network and redistribution licensing
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
IMPORTANT NOTE: This tool is intended only for use by HTML
authors and site managers. This often means that per-user
network licensing costs are prohibitively high. We have a
special "per-author" licensing plan available to remedy
this situation and allow for multiple-user purchase based
on the number of HTML authors on the network rather than the
total number of users. Inquire to sales@glostart.com in
regard to "per-author" licensing.

Product level     Max. number of users      Licensing cost
----------------------------------------------------------
Freeware          1 per copy                See below
Standard          10                        $ 99*
                  100                       $199
Professional      10                        $169
                  100                       $299
Developer         n/a                       see below

Redistribution of WebOverdrive freeware across a network
will require that a copy of the software be deployed on each
station which requires it. The single-user freeware license
does not permit central deployment on a server for multiple-
user access.
Single-user paid licenses to the software are subject to the
same restriction.

Developer license rates apply to all purchases of the
Developer level product.

*Applies to all users on the network. Inquire to WebOverdrive
 sales (sales@glostart.com) for per-author licenses if
 per-user costs appear prohibitive.


Developer licensing
+++++++++++++++++++
Developer level license permits redistribution of
applications which use and include WebOverdrive.dll in
addition to source code for the Overseer executables.
Licenses include all updates to product version 3.00.

Implementation                                        Cost
----------------------------------------------------------
Single freeware application published by
an individual or owner/operator, non-
competitive, subject to approval by publisher         $ 99

Single paid-shareware application published
by an individual or owner/operator, non-
competitive, max. 1,000 registered users, incl.
application-specific version branding                 $299

In-house redistribution on closed network             **

All other implementations                             STN***

Commented, modifiable source code (additional
charge over and above redistribution license)
for shareware/freeware developer licensees            $199****

Commented, modifiable source code (additional
charge over and above redistribution license)
for all other licensees                               $299****

**In-house redistribution is subject to the same fee
  structure as WebOverdrive Professional.

***Subject to negotiation

****Includes source code license to a special edition
    Hyperstring unit published by EFD Systems.

NOTE: Since WebvOverdrive Professional permits the licensee
to develop applications for use on a *single computer*, the
Developer level license is not needed for single-computer,
nonredistributed development.


7. Contact information
----------------------
The latest version of WebOverdrive, including ordering
information, updates, free addons and site development
tools can always be obtained from the WebOverdrive home
page at:

http://weboverdrive.glopro.com

WebOverdrive was conceived and developed by Cub Lea.
To contact the developer directly, email:

cublea@radiant.net
cublea@compuserve.com

WebOverdrive is marketed by GloPro and we have sales and
marketing representatives on four continents. Direct all
inquiries regarding WebOverdrive sales and marketing to:

"Michael Guilfoyle" <wo@glopro.com>

If we cannot handle your request, we will forward your
inquiry to our nearest sales and marketing representative.


8. The WebOverdrive banner program
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We have a small selection of Web banners on the home page
for use on your Web site to let users know that you care
enough to provide compressed HTML. We purposely kept these
images compact in size...after all, there's no benefit in
compressing your site if a banner wipes out the savings from
the compression.

How - or whether - you decide to use our banners and buttons
is entirely up to you. Naturally, if you decide to add one
of our buttons or banners to your homepage, we'd love it if
it linked to the http://weboverdrive.glopro.com homepage so
that your visitors can get their own copy of the software.
But that's entirely up to you.

What we *do* ask is that you not rename the .GIF files. Even
if we don't sell a lot of software, it would be nice to find
out how many WebOverdrive users chose to link to our
homepage.


