ParBENCH V3.2a

Comprehensive Parallel Port Networking Solution for Amiga Computers

NOTE: This page restored from backup and updated with correct contact info
Jan 27,2014 8:30pm CST by Vern Graner

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ParBENCH© Version 3.2a is the definitive collection of utilities and install scripts for setting up a ParNET between 2 Amiga® computers. This disk contains all files needed to connect 2 Amigas® VIA their parallel ports or to connect an Amiga® to a CDTV® to use as a CD-ROM drive. Included in the collection are a slew of utilities to enhance the operation of ParNET such as:

New features of this release:

ParBENCH V3.2 is an update to V3.1f (USA release) and 3.1G (UK release) and ultimately to the Commodore® USA distributed ParBENCH© V3.0 that was bundled with the Hypermedia Concepts Fred Fish collection. ParBENCH is now a Shareware collection with a $20.00 usage fee after a preset trial time. Check the internal docs for details on distribution and shareware requirements. Requires DiskMASHER© to decompress this Quarterback Tools® optimized floppy.

ParBENCH is now SHAREWARE

I feel that ParBENCH has finally matured enough to consider asking frequent users to send in a $20.00 fee. The way I figure it, where else can you get a collection of more useful programs that offers direct support from the author for so little! :)

This version incorporates quite a few new features, with one of the most significant being that all the documentation is in AmigaGuide® format. If you do not have AmigaGuide®, you need to install it first from the ParBENCH Setup Icon. To do so, double click the ParBENCH Setup icon, choose INSTALL then choose AmigaGuide®. If you already have the AmigaGuide libraries on your system go into the ParBENCH Utilities drawer and double-click on the ParBENCH.Guide icon. As the docs are in a hyper-text format, it is quick and painless to find the information you are looking for. If you are adventurous however, or just a seasoned ParBENCH User, you will most likely be able to get by without even a glance at the docs. BUT since I spent the better part of 3 weeks typing those @!$@%& docs in I hope you read them eventually!!:)

In the utilities drawer is a script called Remove.Old.ParNET. If you have installed a previous version of ParBENCH or ParNET, I suggest you run this script before you run the new install. This is not absolutely required, but it will get rid of some unneeded files and make a bit more room for you.

The Install script has been replaced with a SETUP script, as it now has the option to allow the removal of ParBENCH and all its associated files from your computer. The Setup script was completely reworked using New Horizon's fantastic FLOW thought processor. New features are detailed in the documentation and I encourage you to install it and browse through it. It has a greatly enhanced troubleshooting section as well as a source for ParNET adapters. I hope you like the new version! :)

Vernon Graner
Author of ParBENCH
16806 Fitzhugh Road
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

Please Note:

I guess it had to happen eventually. The following legal mumbo jumbo was made necessary by some BOZO's fooling around with the ParBENCH contents, doing stuff like changing the credits to indicate THEY made it, adding files that don't belong or removing files needed for the disk to work! SOOooo..thanks to those BOZO's, here is the new copyright information for this collection. Read it carefully!

The Shareware and Freely Distributable (Public Domain) programs on this disk are provided free of charge. Vernon Graner and/or Graner Sound Multimedia Studios does not pass on any portion of any payments received to the individual software authors. You should not assume ownership of any of the programs in this collection, especially those that are indicated as being "Shareware". If you use any of the programs for which the developer requests a payment please cooperate by sending the developer the requested payment as promptly as possible. Your support for this form of distribution will ensure that the Shareware dream is kept alive and stimulate the continuing development of useful programs.

Efforts have been made to verify the status of all of the software herein as freely distributable software and it is believed that this compilation is in complete compliance with U.S. Copyright Law and the individual software authors' distribution limitations. Portions of the software in this compilation have been designated by their respective authors as "Shareware". In the event that your use of any of these programs exceeds the time period set forth in the programs' guide lines, the appropriate Shareware payment should be forwarded to the author.

This Collection is Shareware.

Specifically, if you use one or more of the following programs for longer than 30 days, we require you to register:

The shareware fee is $US 20. You may use these programs without charge for an evaluation period of 30 DAYS. AFTER THIS PERIOD YOU MUST SEND CASH OR A CHECK TO VERNON GRANER OR YOU MUST DESTROY THE COMPILATION AND ALL COPIES. By cooperating with this concept you help to ensure continued development of this product. Please send your shareware fee to:

Vernon Graner
Author of ParBENCH
16806 Fitzhugh Road
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

You may send bug reports, remarks, and suggestions to this address as well. ParBENCH may be distributed on public-domain, shareware disks, and electronic networks (such as the Internet) as long as the following conditions are fulfilled:

LEGAL NOTICE:PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS LISTED BELOW. SHOULD YOU NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY DESTROY THIS COLLECTION AND ALL COPIES IN YOUR POSESSION. THIS LICENCE IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL TERMINATED. TERMINATION OCCURS EITHER BY YOUR DESTRUCTION OF THIS COMPILATION OR YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY PROVISION HEREOF.

THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED IN THIS COMPILATION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS"AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

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