Internet Utilities for Windows 95 and Windows NT Release 1.02 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview -------- These are three handy console Winsock 32-based Internet utilities written for Windows 95 and Windows NT. They provide "whois", "host", and "finger" functionality under Windows 95 or Windows NT command windows. Note that executing any of these utilities without any arguments will give a short synopsis of their usage. whois ----- This utility allows you to perform a "whois" registry lookup of a domain name, or perform a general registration database query. The default registration database server used by this version of "whois" is "whois.internic.net". You may specify a different registration database server by using the "-h" option. Examples: whois sun.com whois "kraft foods" whois -h rs.internic.net sun host ---- This utility allows you to look up information about a particular IP address or domain name. It returns the corresponding domain name, IP address, and aliases (if any). Examples: host sun.com host 198.105.232.4 gatekeeper.dec.com finger ------ This utility allows you to perform a "finger" query on a domain or IP address. (Note that Windows NT includes a "finger" utility while Windows 95 does not, so this is included primarily for use under Windows 95.) The "-l" option displays the results in "long" format, if applicable. Examples: finger -l help@idsoftware.com finger @rs.internic.net finger @mae-west.netcom.net Other Information ----------------- This software is considered "donationware". You may freely use this software for non-commercial purposes. This software may not by modified in any way. If you like and use these utilities, you should make a donation to a charitable organization of your choice. These utilities have only been tested under the standard Microsoft 32-bit TCP/IP stacks included with Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51 and 4.00. The latest version of these utilities can always be found at the URL "http://www.kiraly.com/software/utilities.shtml". License and Disclaimer ---------------------- In order to use this software, you must accept and agree to the following: KIRALY ENTERPRISES MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THIS SOFTWARE OR ABOUT ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION MADE ACCESSIBLE BY THE SOFTWARE, FOR ANY PURPOSE. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED GRATUITOUSLY AND, ACCORDINGLY, KIRALY ENTERPRISES OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED BY YOU OR ANY USER OF THE SOFTWARE. KIRALY ENTERPRISES WILL NOT SUPPORT THIS SOFTWARE AND WILL NOT NECESSARILY ISSUE ANY UPDATES TO THIS SOFTWARE. ALL CONTENT ACCESSED THROUGH THIS SOFTWARE IS THE PROPERTY OF THE APPLICABLE CONTENT OWNER AND MAY BE PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAW. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE GIVES YOU NO RIGHTS WHATSOEVER TO SUCH CONTENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL KIRALY ENTERPRISES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. ------------------------------------------------------------------- All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Copyright (C) 1996, 1997 Kiraly Enterprises All Rights Reserved. Version 1.02 Last updated: 1/97