File: NetPenguin-1.0-ppc.zip
Author: Zeid Derhally <derhally@desernights.com>
Release: 1.0 (December 07, 1998)
Compatibility: BeOS Release 4 for x86
Location: contrib/network/
Description: Ftp client for BeOS Release 4 ppc & x86
Thanks To: 

Users of NetPenguin.
Howard Berkey for Nettle (c++ wrapper for sockets).
Jon Watte for libprefs.
Brian Tietz for ColumnListView.

Disclaimer: Use this program at your own risk. By you using this program, you the user relieve me of any responsibility of the actions of NetPenguin. That means if the little Penguin decides to crash your machine or delete files while transfering them, it is not my fault.

Note: This program is not to be bundled on any form of media, floppy, cdrom, etc.., to sell without my permission. If NetPenguin is to be put on a CD, I would kindly appreciate a free copy of the CD. That is not much to ask for, is it? =)

Features not implemented (but will or might be):

• Firewall support.
• setting file permissions on the file server
• mirroring?

Known problems or bugs:

• The flickering that occurs in the "Connected To:" window is not really my fault. The buttons and BBoxes next to the file list, cause the flickering when resizingthe window. (this can be fixed by re-arranging the views in the window so they are either above or below the file list)
• Displays directory listings properly only for Unix, Windows NT,and AppleShare IP ftp servers, more servers will be supported. I will not be adding many more since the majority of ftp servers follow the UNIX format. However if you have a specific type of server which you would really really like to see support for let me know.

Fixed/implemented in version 1.0:

• Fixed drawing problem when removing items automatically from the transfer window.
• Fixed crashing bug when quiting.
• Fixed the transfer rate so that it does not look absurdly high when you reget a file
• NetPenguin will now remember in your shortcut if you were using either a passive or active connection.
• Added a "Type of Connection" column to the shortcut window.
• The transfer in the Transfer window will show the login status so that you know what is going on.
• Now you can add NetPenguin to the Deskbar by type "NetPenguin -deskbar" from a terminal
• NetPenguin will now update the directory listing when you upload a file
• I suggest removing your shortcuts from your settings folder if the shortcuts show up funny or if NetPenguin crashes. Since this is final 1.0 version, I will have a setting/shortcuts converter in the future.

Fixed/implemented in version 0.95b5:

• Ported to Release 4b2 x86.
• Fixed two misc bugs.

Fixed/implemented in version 0.95b4:

• Ported to Release 4d1 x86
• since the string class provided with gcc don't even compile under gcc, I had to resort to the one provided by Be,
• Now you can drag the icons from the directory listing with transparent backgrounds
• Changed the UI of the shortcuts and transfer list windows to make them look better. You can now right click on the transfer list items.
• Oh and your old shortcuts won't work, I changed the format. I promise this was the last time

Fixed/implemented in version 0.94b1:

• Fixed passive connection problem. It broke in 0.93b1.
• Fixed the mime type string on the x86 version. Now it displays the correct type in the get info window.
• Added Proxy server settings.
• Added setting to remove tranfer item when it is completed. It will not remove the item if the user cancels or an error occurs.
• Added support to select files in the directory listing by typing in the names. Make sure that the directory listing view is selected/highlighted.
• Added pop-up menu support in the directory listing. Right click on a filename and you get easy and fast access to comman commands.

Fixed/implemented in version 0.93b1:

• Implemented support for resume downloads. Yay!!
• Fixed bug that caused files not to be shown in the list with some UNIX servers
• Fixed misc bugs.

Fixed/implemented in version 0.92b:

• Fixed crashing bug with Shortcuts. You will have to delete your old shortcuts file! The file should be in: /boot/home/config/settings/_LP_x-zeid-NetPenguin/ .
• Added display of bytes/sec in the transfer window
• Fixed misc bugs.

Fixed/implemented in version 0.91b:

• Fixed crashing with systems that report invalid username from the beginning
• Added suport for Windows NT ftp servers
• Handles individial symbolic file downloads properly. Even updates the file list.
• Fixed crashing bug in Shortcuts window
• Sound support. i.e. option to play sound after download or upload is complete
• You can now launch NetPenguin from the command line by passing it a formatted url, i.e. ftp://ftp.be.com/pub/contrib/ or ftp://username:password@ftp.server.net/pub/

Fixed/implemented in version 0.9b:

• directory listings that are cached are deleted all the time now and stored in /tmp
• Better implementation of a Column list view thanks to Brian Tietz.
• Recursive deleting of files and directories.
• NetPenguin will now NOT traverse symbolic links. Sorry to the person who almost uploaded his whole directory.
• Changed the windows to B_TITLED_WINDOW to solve the problem with artificats being left behind by the grow box.
• Settings!!!!!!!! We got some settings!!!!!
• You can edit your shortcuts now!!!! Let's have a party! :P

Fixed/implemented in version 0.8b:

• Changed the main window title name to NetPenguin. =)
• NetPenguin now has an about box like it is supposed to.
• Update the mimeinfo of files being downloaded.
• "Remove" button in the transfer list window
• Refresh directory listing menu item
• support for downloading/uploading multiple files
• support for downloadng/uploading directories
• fixed the problem when connecting to an invalid host which caused the net_server to crash
• Better error handling
• Better Menu handling, before you could "copy or paste" buttons or popup menus

Version 0.7b:

• First public release.