James ReadMe and License

James, Release 0.09.0001.

James the OPC Handler for Windows 95/98/NT. With James You can link different OPC Servers. James has included its own Web server that You can configure James from everywhere You like.

Installation prerequisites and hints.

Installation. If You are installing James the first time, please use the INSTALL.INF to install James. Right click INSTALL.INF and choose "Install". After a possible reboot choose via the menu "start" the entry James. The remaining rest of the setup is done right now and James is started.

Windows 95 A. On Windows 95 A James needs the Windows 95 Update 1, the DCOM 1.3 Update and the WinSock2 Update. If you have problems to run DCOM with Windows 95 then try to install the IPX/SPX compatible protocol. Your problems will possibly go away - this is a limitation of Windows 95.

Windows 95 B. Within Windows 95 B (OSR2) You have to install first the DCOM 1.3 Update and the WinSock2 Update. If you have problems to run DCOM with Windows 95 then try to install the IPX/SPX compatible protocol. Your problems will possibly go away - this is a limitation of Windows 95.

Windows 98. On Windows 98 there has to be installed the DCOM 1.3 Update.

Windows NT. Within Windows NT 4.0 at least the Service Pack 5.

You can obtain the various updates for Windows operating systems from the Microsoft homepage.

Netscape. If you are using James with Netscape then You have to use at least Netscape 4.5 or greater. Set the Memory Cache and the Disk Cache of Netscape to 0 kBytes. Clear both, the Disk and Memory Cache.

Internet Explorer. If you are using James with Internet Explorer then You have to use at least Version 4 or greater.

You will find more help for the configuration and usage of James within http://www.disch-gmbh.de/help/james.htm.

License.

James is available in a free version. This free version is capable of handling 4 links with different OPC Servers. If You like to have more than 4 links in the configuration of James, than You have to obtian a lisence. Licenses are available for 128 links, 1K links and 64K links. Please send e-mail to: shop@disch-gmbh.de.

THIS SOFTWARE IS THE PROPERTY OF DISCH GmbH (DISCH) IT IS CONSIDERED A TRADE SECRET AND IS NOT TO BE DIVULGED OR USED BY PARTIES WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED BY DISCH.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL DISCH OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMAITON) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF DISCH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME JURSIDICTIONS PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

DISCH does not assume any responsibility for any errors that may appear in the Software nor any responsibility to support or update the Software. DISCH retains the right to make changes to its test specifications at any time, without notice.

Support.

So that all may benefit from your experience, please report any problems or suggestions about this software back to DISCH. Please include your name, company, telephone number, DISCH product requiring support and question or problem encountered.

Disch GmbH - Friedensplatz 3 - D-91207 Lauf - Germany

Support and contact information available at: info@disch-gmbh.de or http://www.disch-gmbh.de.