README.TXT
`VocalChat Version 2.02 & VocalChat WAN Version 2.02
`README.TXT June, 1994
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` Copyright (C) 1993,1994 VocalTec Ltd.
`
`CONTENTS:
`
`I. New in this release
`II. Files in this release
`III. Installation notes
`IV. Where to find more information
`V. Sound-Card compatibility
`
` I. New in this release
`=============================
` 1. Server based Post Office for leaving voice messages to users which are not
` currently running VocalChat.
` 2. Server based Address Book containing users' details.
` 3. Simpler Setup.
` 4. Support for TCP/IP networks.
` 5. Shorter voice delay, especially when using VocalTec's new CATBoard driver.
` 6. Better voice activation operation and setup.
` 7. Improved and simpler user interface.
` 8. Right mouse button menu for Quick Dial Buttons.
` 9. Options for sending voice messages and WAV files to other users including
` an audible indication for new voice messages.
`10. Automatic activation of Auto Answer even when not in Auto Answer mode,
` including an option to hear incoming messages in real time.
`11. Improved users naming, including aliases and configurable Quick Dial
` Buttons titles.
`12. Simpler OGM recording and option to save voice messages as WAV files.
`13. An all-new VoiceBox Browser with greatly improved interface and
` functionality.
`14. VocalChat and the VoiceBox Browser can now be used as an entirely digital
` OFFICE DICTATION system.
`15. VocalChat WAN provides full VocalTec Voice Compression Card (VCC)
` compatability.
`
`NOTE:
` This version is not compatible with the VocalChat versions before 2.0
` due to protocol enhancements. Do not try to communicate between this
` version and previous versions of VocalChat.
`
` II. Files In This Release
`============================
`
` VocalChat and LAN Voice-Box program files:
` -------------------------------------------
` voclchat.exe
` voicebox.exe
` vcipx.dll
` vcnbios.dll
` vctcp.dll
` dllwave.dll
` leddsply.fon
`
` Help files
` ----------
` voicebox.hlp
` voclchat.hlp
` trouble.hlp
` info.hlp
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` Audio Indication files
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` beep.wav
` busy.wav
` noanswer.wav
` ogm.wav
` vcdfogm.wav
` ring.wav
` newmsgs.wav
`
` Setup files
` -----------
` setup.exe
` getnet.dll
` setup.cfg
` vcsetup.bmp
`
` Windows files
` -------------
` ctl3d.dll
`
` III. Installation Notes
`========================
`VocalChat creates a central directory on the network, shared by all users
`called "Post-Office". All users must use the same Post-Office, otherwise
`they won't be able to comunicate or leave messages to each other.
`This means that all users must be attached to one file-server which will
`be used for the Post-Office, and all have write permission for the Post-Office
`directory.
`
`The Server installation program creates a file named "VCSETUP.INI" in the
`directory of the executable files, and in it there is a reference to the
`Post-Office directory.
`
`The default Post Office directory is right under the VocalChat Installation
`directory. In this case the directory is specified as ".". This means that
`the actual drive-mapping used to reference the executable file, will also
`be used to access the Post-Office.
`
`The typical installation on a small LAN is to perform a server installation,
`followed by User Installation for each user, which only adds icons
`for the VocalChat application.
`
`Over a WAN, however, it is advisable to create local copy of the executables
`and DLLs, and reference only the Post-Office over the low-speed connection.
`
`To do so, run the Server installation again for each local LAN, making sure to
`specify the same Post-Office created by the first Server installation.
`
`It is also possible to create a local copy of the files on a station's disk.
`To do so, select Local Installation, and specify the shared Post-Office
`directory.
`
`If the Post-Office directory is moved to another location, it is important
`to re-run the setup for each server installation, (and each user with
`Local Installaiton), to make sure they all reference the new
`Post-Office.
`
`Please read the VocalChat Information for more information about configuring
`VocalChat on your network (Refer to section V)
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` IV. Where to find more information
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`README.TXT
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`1. Networks & General information:
` Information about VocalChat and networks configuration can be found in the
` VocalChat Information help file. It is a standard Windows help file
` accessible by clicking on the VocalChat Information icon in the VocalChat
` program group. The file contains important information about using
` VocalChat on networks other than Novell NetWare, along with other general
` VocalChat information.
`
`2. Troubleshooting:
` Information about VocalChat error messages and other possible problems can
` be found in a standard Windows help file by clicking the Troubleshooting
` icon in the VocalChat program group created by the VocalChat Setup.
`
` V. Sound-Card Compatibility
` ==============================
`
`Due to the real time nature of VocalChat, it requires the sound card driver
`to strictly follow Microsoft Windows audio driver definition.
`Most of the incompatibilities were solved by VocalTec, adjusting VocalChat to
`the different vendors implementation of the driver. In some cases, the problems
`could not be solved by VocalTec. VocalTec is working with those vendors, to try
`and solve the drivers incompatibilities.
`
`1. Logitech AudioMan:
` a. Tends to cut-off the end of a wave-file. This is most noticeable when
` Voice-Activation is on. This miss-feature can
` also be heard when playing using Microsoft's Media-Player.
` b. When the calling station is "busy" for long periods (e.g.: loading some
` application), the listening computer may hang due to audio blocks
` not returning from the AudioMan driver.
` c. When sending 8KHZ PCM audio data to the AudioMan, it plays it in 11KHZ.
`
`2. IBM mWave WindSurfer:
` About 0.2 Sec is required to go into play or record mode, causing problems
` when using the voice activation feature.
`
`3. Media-Vision AudioPort, National Semiconductors Tyin2000,
` Interactive SoundXchange.
` These drivers are not fully compatible with Windows Multimedia Specifications,
` thus incompatible with VocalChat.
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