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Q:  Who wrote this lovely program and how do I get in touch with them?
A:  The Crocodile (TCroc) of The Ghettohackers is the author of the program.  
    tcroc@pasture.com is my email address.

Q:  What are the system requirements to run VulRec Tool?
A:  VulRec Tool is not very resource intensive.  It has not been tested with 
    THOUSANDS of links so if you plan on doing that you are on your own.  Using
    the periodicly updated links file from the Vul Rec home page you should have
    no trouble running this application on even as slow as an OLD pentium.
    The system requirements for VulRec Tool are any MS Windows OS from Win98 
    and up.  I have only personally tested the system on Win98 SE and 
    windows 2000 but there shouldn't be any issues on other MS operating systems.
    VulRec Tool also requires Internet Explorer 4 or later. 

Q:  Will this app run on my dial-up, DSL, Cable modem, or LAN connection?
A:  The short answer is Yes.  Since the VulRec Tool uses integrated Internet
    Explorer features you will have very similar speed and functionality as you
    would surfing the web pages with IE.  If you can surf the Internet
    you can surf the Vul Rec Tool at the same speeds.

Q:  How do I install VulRec Tool?
A:  Just unzip (www.winzip.com) all of the files in the package to a folder on
    your machine.  As long as all of the files are in the same folder it does
    not care where that folder resides.

Q:  How do I start VulRec Tool?
A:  Double click on the VulnRecon icon in the folder where you unzipped the
    archive.  This should start the program running.

Q:  What is VulRec Tool writen in?
A:  It was written using Borland C++ Builder V5.

Q:  So what do I do once the app is running?
A:  OK OK OK.. Let's cut to the chase.  The packages comes with a small INI 
    file already installed.  Simply clicking the button marked "Search List"
    will search the links list for any link that matches the selected criteria
    in the checkboxes on the screen.  Once the list is searched you can use
    the "Next" and "Back" buttons to go from one link to the next in the list.
    Alternatively you can uncheck or check additional boxes to refine your
    search of the list.  If you make any changes to the checkboxes make sure
    to click "Search List" again to search the list with your new criteria.

Q:  What do I do if I have to use a proxy server to get to the Internet?
A:  The main surfing engine of the VulRec tool keys off of the proxy settings 
    within your Internet Explorer.  This tool is NOT Netscape friendly.  If you
    set your proxy settings in Internet Explorer you will effectivly set them
    in the VulRec Tool as well.  HOWEVER there is a trick to the autodownload
    functionality and proxy servers.  See two questions down.

Q:  How do I update the INI file with the latest version?
A:  Any time you wish to update to the latest INI file from the Internet all
    you have to do is go under the Edit menu and choose "Fetch Latest URLS".
    As long as you are connected to the Internet this function will go to the
    VulRec Tool homepage and download and install the latest links file that
    has been released by SchneeWeiB.  THIS WILL OVERWRITE any changes that you
    have made to the old links file using the editor.  If you wish to save the
    old links file you can simply copy vulrec.ini to another folder PRIOR to
    downloading the new one.

Q:  But wait.. the INI updater doesn't see my proxy!!
A:  That is correct.  The autoupdate function proxy settings must be set in the 
    options preferences menu.  In there you will see a place to put your proxy
    server and the port that you must connect with.  Username and Password for
    proxy servers with the autoupdater are not supported at this time.  If that
    is your case you can manually go to the VulRec home page and download the 
    latest links file and put it in place of the old one.

Q:  How do I edit the links file?
A:  The links file can be edited with any text editor, however I do not recommend
    doing this.  Unless your editor (and you) understand UNIX style line
    termination I suggest you use the built in editor!  Under the edit menu
    there is an option for "Edit URLS".  Once your choose this option you will
    be presented with a grid that contains all of the URLS in the links file as 
    well as all of the classifications that has been given to them.  Simply
    click on the link that you want to reclassify and check the correct check
    boxes.  Click the Update URL button and that URL will be updated.  You can
    remove URLS by highlighting the URL you wish to remove and clicking the
    Remove URL button.  Adding URLS is just as simple.  Type the URL into the 
    URL edit box and check the appropriate checkboxes.  The Vul Rec Tool 
    understands full url with or without HTTP:// or www.  The tool can also browse 
    HTTPS:// sites.  You will be prompted for your user ID and password for these
    sites.  Click the Add URL button and the URL will be added to the list.  
    When you click the Exit button all of you changes will have been saved and
    you will be brought back to the main program screen.

Q:  How often will release updates occur and how will users be notified?
A:  I will update the program as often as I manage to.  Most likely I will release
    bug fixes periodically with a full new rev written as bugs become overwhelming 
    or additional features seem promising.  You can sign up for the mailing list 
    (VERY LOW TRAFFIC) by sending an email to tcroc@pasture.com with a subject of
    VULREC SUBSCRIBE.  This list is basically just a way for me to send 
    announcements of the application being updated or new links files being pushed
    to the web by SchneeWeiB.  Do NOT fear, I will never sell nor give away your
    contact information.

Q:  But wait I have more questions!?
A:  You can feel free to email support@securityunit.com with any questions and I will
    respond to them as I have time.