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By [[Adventure Software]]
''By [[Adventure Software]]''


==Main Features==
==Main Features==
General
;General
 
* Faster than all the competition!
    Faster than all the competition !
* Consistent user-interface - all sections of Internet Adventurer share the same toolbars, and the same look and fell. You can even drag toolbar items between toolbars.
    Consistent user-interface - all sections of Internet Adventurer share the same toolbars, and the same look and fell. You can even drag toolbar items between toolbars.
* Fully multithreaded 32-bit code - no 16-bit code at all!
    Fully multithreaded 32-bit code - no 16-bit code at all !
* No class libraries - uses PM functions directly, for maximum speed
    No class libraries - uses PM functions directly, for maximum speed
* REXX Script support - allows you to handle certain URL's in REXX-scripts. You can even route all ftp:// URL's to your own favorite ftp client.
    REXX Script support - allows you to handle certain URL's in REXX-scripts. You can even route all ftp:// URL's to your own favorite ftp client.
* User configureable toolbars - be sure to right-click the toolbar and see the options for yourself.
    User configureable toolbars - be sure to right-click the toolbar and see the options for yourself.
* DLL PlugIns - support for extending Internet Adventurer with costomized tools.
    DLL PlugIn's - support for extending Internet Adventurer with costomized tools.
* Fully configureable quicklist with support for drag'n drop, multilevel groups, where you can put your URL's. One group for eg. "Internet Search Engines", one group for "OS/2", one for "Fun stuff" etc....
    Fully configureable quicklist with support for drag'n drop, multilevel groups, where you can put your URL's. One group for eg. "Internet Search Engines", one group for "OS/2", one for "Fun stuff" etc....
* Intelligent URL handling and interfacing. From a www document, select a link called 'irc:/server irc.epix.net' and InetAdv will open up an IRC window, and connect to the specified server.
    Intelligent URL handling and interfacing. From a www document, select a link called 'irc:/server irc.epix.net' and InetAdv will open up an IRC window, and connect to the specified server.
* Smart URL resolving, by 'nickname', enter eg. 'Yahoo' - and that will take you to http://www.yahoo.com, or enter 'inetadv' which will take you to http://www.belle.dk/~kr/
    Smart URL resolving, by 'nickname', enter eg. 'Yahoo' - and that will take you to http://www.yahoo.com, or enter 'inetadv' which will take you to http://www.belle.dk/~kr/
* Quicklist database access from rexx scripts.
    Quicklist database access from rexx scripts.
* Multiple configuration (.INI) files supported - this is especially usefull in multiuser setups.
    Multiple configuration (.INI) files supported - this is especially usefull in multiuser setups.
* Automatic recovery of any eventual damaged databases
    Automatic recovery of any eventual damaged databases
* WAV file support
    WAV file support
* Online help
    Online help  
;IRC
IRC
* RFC 1459 Compliant
 
* CTCP (Client to Client Protocol) commands supported
    RFC 1459 Compliant
* DCC CHAT fully supported (private chat - from client to client)
    CTCP (Client to Client Protocol) commands supported
* DCC Multiple concurrent filetransfers are fully supported, both ways
    DCC CHAT fully supported (private chat - from client to client)
* One thread per IRC channel makes the system very responsive
    DCC Multiple concurrent filetransfers are fully supported, both ways
* Multiple windows - one window per channel, one window per private chat
    One thread per IRC channel makes the system very responsive
* Nickname list in channel-windows
    Multiple windows - one window per channel, one window per private chat
* Up to 50 open windows supported (limited to 10 by most servers)
    Nickname list in channel-windows
* Multiple colors for various messages, nicknames etc.
    Up to 50 open windows supported (limited to 10 by most servers)
* Fonts and colors are configureable
    Multiple colors for various messages, nicknames etc.
* REXX Script support - runs with eg. the IceBerg, or Hotwired scripts - a new standard for IRC REXX scripts is on it's way - more about that later.
    Fonts and colors are configureable
* IDENTD support for those servers that require it ?
    REXX Script support - runs with eg. the IceBerg, or Hotwired scripts - a new standard for IRC REXX scripts is on it's way - more about that later.
* Channel-list window - show a list of all visible channels on the server, and join any channel.
    IDENTD support for those servers that require it ?
;WWW
    Channel-list window - show a list of all visible channels on the server, and join any channel.  
* Uses the WebExplorer API, or interfaces with Netscape/2
 
* Even though InetAdv uses the WebEx API, it's faster than WebEx
WWW
* Proxy and socks support
 
* You never need to cancel loading of an URL, to begin loading another, you just click on the link you want, even if the page you are currently loading has not finished loading yet !
    Uses the WebExplorer API, or interfaces with Netscape/2
* Importing of WebExplorers Quicklist
    Even though InetAdv uses the WebEx API, it's faster than WebEx
* Support for using Netscape for OS/2, instead of the WebEx API!
    Proxy and socks support
;Gopher
    You never need to cancel loading of an URL, to begin loading another, you just click on the link you want, even if the page you are currently loading has not finished loading yet !
* Proxy and socks support
    Importing of WebExplorers Quicklist
* Uses the browser for gopher support
    Support for using Netscape for OS/2, instead of the WebEx API !  
; FTP
 
Gopher
 
    Proxy and socks support
    Uses the browser for gopher support  
 
FTP
* Proxy and socks support
* Proxy and socks support
* Uses the WebEx API, or Netscape for FTP Downloading
* Uses the WebEx API, or Netscape for FTP Downloading
* This will be replaced by a 'standalone' FTP client that will be capable of doing both up and download, and it will also provide multiple simultaneous up/downloads.
* This will be replaced by a 'standalone' FTP client that will be capable of doing both up and download, and it will also provide multiple simultaneous up/downloads.
* Can interface to any FTP client via REXX URL Scripts [Go to top] >
* Can interface to any FTP client via REXX URL Scripts
 
; NewsReader
NewsReader
* Both online and offline newsreading supported.
 
* Offline posting - articles are saved, and sent when possible.
    Both online and offline newsreading supported.
* Support of up to 10 simultaneous connections to the newsserver is implemented. This means that eg. while you are retrieving the list of new articles, you can still download a single article, and look at that.
    Offline posting - articles are saved, and sent when possible.
* Double-click on an URL inside an article to retrieve that URL in the WWW window.
    Support of up to 10 simultaneous connections to the newsserver is implemented. This means that eg. while you are retrieving the list of new articles, you can still download a single article, and look at that.
* Search newsgroup for relevant article.
    Double-click on an URL inside an article to retrieve that URL in the WWW window.
* Multiple simultaneous newsservers added - specify newsservers per group.
    Search newsgroup for relevant article.
* Options for autogetting article bodies, and automarking old articles read - per group.
    Multiple simultaneous newsservers added - specify newsservers per group.
* UU-Decoding of singlepart messages supported
    Options for autogetting article bodies, and automarking old articles read - per group.
* Threaded view supported - threading both by references, and by subject, for maximum ease !
    UU-Decoding of singlepart messages supported
* Support for both new and old newsservers (new servers allow the faster XOVER command to retrieve headers)
    Threaded view supported - threading both by references, and by subject, for maximum ease !
* Database compaction to save your precious harddisk space
    Support for both new and old newsservers (new servers allow the faster XOVER command to retrieve headers)
* MIME support !
    Database compaction to save your precious harddisk space
* Filters, support for advanced filters, of messages - create spam-filters, and delete crossposted articles.
    MIME support !
* Killfile support
    Filters, support for advanced filters, of messages - create spam-filters, and delete crossposted articles.
* Syntax hiliting, URLs, quoted text and email addresses shown in different colors.
    Killfile support
;E-Mail
    Syntax hiliting, URLs, quoted text and email addresses shown in different colors.  
* Mail is tightly integrated with news - everything is available from the same interface, everything news can do, mail can too !
 
* Automatic timed retrieval of new mail.
EMail
* Multiple accounts (requires registration)
 
* Receive via POP, send via SMTP
    Mail is tightly integrated with news - everything is available from the same interface, everything news can do, mail can too !
* Options for deleting or leaving mail on server.
    Automatic timed retrieval of new mail.
* Support for signature files, based on email account.
    Multiple accounts (requires registration)
* Threaded view of mail !! All articles with the same subject are threaded
    Receive via POP, send via SMTP
* Plays WAV file when mail is received - very useful if it runs in the background, scanning frequently for new mail.
    Options for deleting or leaving mail on server.
* MIME Support
    Support for signature files, based on email account.
* RFC 1522 support - never again will you see =?iso-8859-1?q?abc=DEfgh?= in a header
    Threaded view of mail !! All articles with the same subject are threaded
* Forwarding of emails, as well as cc: and bcc: is supported.
    Plays WAV file when mail is received - very useful if it runs in the background, scanning frequently for new mail.
; Java
    MIME Support
* Integrated support for running native Java applets
    RFC 1522 support - never again will you see =?iso-8859-1?q?abc=DEfgh?= in a header
* Applets can be run either from local harddisk, or from the WWW
    Forwarding of emails, as well as cc: and bcc: is supported.  
; Telnet
 
* Native Telnet is not ready yet, but IA interfaces to OS/2's builtin telnet
Java
* X, Y and Z-Modem will be supported
 
* Expect someting like ZOC - only better, and more integrated :)
    Integrated support for running native Java applets
* DBCS support should also be in there...
    Applets can be run either from local harddisk, or from the WWW  
; WebWatcher
 
* Define an unlimited number of www-pages to keep a watch at.
Telnet
* Email any address when a page has changed
 
* Configure the number of hours between checking a www-site
    Native Telnet is not ready yet, but IA interfaces to OS/2's builtin telnet
* Beep, or play WAV file whenever a page has changed.
    X, Y and Z-Modem will be supported
* Proxy support for those sitting behind a firewall
    Expect someting like ZOC - only better, and more integrated :)
    DBCS support should also be in there...  
 
WebWatcher
 
    Define an unlimited number of www-pages to keep a watch at.
    Email any address when a page has changed
    Configure the number of hours between checking a www-site
    Beep, or play WAV file whenever a page has changed.
    Proxy support for those sitting behind a firewall  
 
 
==Whats New==
; 5th May 1998
Version 1.50 is released !
 
This version is nothing short of screaming fast !!!
Performance have been improved significantly in the news/email part, and all known bugs have been fixed.
 
Also, multipart attachments are now supported, and viewing attachments is now easier than ever.
 
 
; 12th January 1998
Version 1.21 is released !
 
This release fixes many bugs, and has enhanced PGP support as well as improved keyboard support.
 
 
; 12th January 1998
Adventure Software announces that work on a Java version of Internet Adventurer is now in progress !!
 
This will finally make IA fully cross-platform, a feature that many of our customers have been asking for. Currently the Java version is under investigation, and performance tests are being carried out. As soon as a betaversion is ready, it will be announced here.
 
; 12th January 1998:
Adventure Software launches it's new and improved WWW-Site !!
Navigation is now much easier, and download is a breeze according to people on the net.
3rd October 1997
See EDM/2's review of Internet Adventurer
 
A quote from the review: In short, this program can fulfill the needs of all but the most demanding of Internet users.
 
; 23th June 1997
Software Showcase reviews Internet Adventurer
 
View the review here [https://web.archive.org/web/20070907071605/http://www.ultranet.com/~ss4/suite.htm#suite]
 
 
; 19th May, 1997
TUCOWS says: IA is the BEST !!!


TUCOWS Internet Adventurer gets 5 cows - the highest possible score, making IA the best Internet Suite ever !!
[[Category:Software Documentation]]

Latest revision as of 17:39, 20 July 2021

By Adventure Software

Main Features

General
  • Faster than all the competition!
  • Consistent user-interface - all sections of Internet Adventurer share the same toolbars, and the same look and fell. You can even drag toolbar items between toolbars.
  • Fully multithreaded 32-bit code - no 16-bit code at all!
  • No class libraries - uses PM functions directly, for maximum speed
  • REXX Script support - allows you to handle certain URL's in REXX-scripts. You can even route all ftp:// URL's to your own favorite ftp client.
  • User configureable toolbars - be sure to right-click the toolbar and see the options for yourself.
  • DLL PlugIns - support for extending Internet Adventurer with costomized tools.
  • Fully configureable quicklist with support for drag'n drop, multilevel groups, where you can put your URL's. One group for eg. "Internet Search Engines", one group for "OS/2", one for "Fun stuff" etc....
  • Intelligent URL handling and interfacing. From a www document, select a link called 'irc:/server irc.epix.net' and InetAdv will open up an IRC window, and connect to the specified server.
  • Smart URL resolving, by 'nickname', enter eg. 'Yahoo' - and that will take you to http://www.yahoo.com, or enter 'inetadv' which will take you to http://www.belle.dk/~kr/
  • Quicklist database access from rexx scripts.
  • Multiple configuration (.INI) files supported - this is especially usefull in multiuser setups.
  • Automatic recovery of any eventual damaged databases
  • WAV file support
  • Online help
IRC
  • RFC 1459 Compliant
  • CTCP (Client to Client Protocol) commands supported
  • DCC CHAT fully supported (private chat - from client to client)
  • DCC Multiple concurrent filetransfers are fully supported, both ways
  • One thread per IRC channel makes the system very responsive
  • Multiple windows - one window per channel, one window per private chat
  • Nickname list in channel-windows
  • Up to 50 open windows supported (limited to 10 by most servers)
  • Multiple colors for various messages, nicknames etc.
  • Fonts and colors are configureable
  • REXX Script support - runs with eg. the IceBerg, or Hotwired scripts - a new standard for IRC REXX scripts is on it's way - more about that later.
  • IDENTD support for those servers that require it ?
  • Channel-list window - show a list of all visible channels on the server, and join any channel.
WWW
  • Uses the WebExplorer API, or interfaces with Netscape/2
  • Even though InetAdv uses the WebEx API, it's faster than WebEx
  • Proxy and socks support
  • You never need to cancel loading of an URL, to begin loading another, you just click on the link you want, even if the page you are currently loading has not finished loading yet !
  • Importing of WebExplorers Quicklist
  • Support for using Netscape for OS/2, instead of the WebEx API!
Gopher
  • Proxy and socks support
  • Uses the browser for gopher support
FTP
  • Proxy and socks support
  • Uses the WebEx API, or Netscape for FTP Downloading
  • This will be replaced by a 'standalone' FTP client that will be capable of doing both up and download, and it will also provide multiple simultaneous up/downloads.
  • Can interface to any FTP client via REXX URL Scripts
NewsReader
  • Both online and offline newsreading supported.
  • Offline posting - articles are saved, and sent when possible.
  • Support of up to 10 simultaneous connections to the newsserver is implemented. This means that eg. while you are retrieving the list of new articles, you can still download a single article, and look at that.
  • Double-click on an URL inside an article to retrieve that URL in the WWW window.
  • Search newsgroup for relevant article.
  • Multiple simultaneous newsservers added - specify newsservers per group.
  • Options for autogetting article bodies, and automarking old articles read - per group.
  • UU-Decoding of singlepart messages supported
  • Threaded view supported - threading both by references, and by subject, for maximum ease !
  • Support for both new and old newsservers (new servers allow the faster XOVER command to retrieve headers)
  • Database compaction to save your precious harddisk space
  • MIME support !
  • Filters, support for advanced filters, of messages - create spam-filters, and delete crossposted articles.
  • Killfile support
  • Syntax hiliting, URLs, quoted text and email addresses shown in different colors.
E-Mail
  • Mail is tightly integrated with news - everything is available from the same interface, everything news can do, mail can too !
  • Automatic timed retrieval of new mail.
  • Multiple accounts (requires registration)
  • Receive via POP, send via SMTP
  • Options for deleting or leaving mail on server.
  • Support for signature files, based on email account.
  • Threaded view of mail !! All articles with the same subject are threaded
  • Plays WAV file when mail is received - very useful if it runs in the background, scanning frequently for new mail.
  • MIME Support
  • RFC 1522 support - never again will you see =?iso-8859-1?q?abc=DEfgh?= in a header
  • Forwarding of emails, as well as cc: and bcc: is supported.
Java
  • Integrated support for running native Java applets
  • Applets can be run either from local harddisk, or from the WWW
Telnet
  • Native Telnet is not ready yet, but IA interfaces to OS/2's builtin telnet
  • X, Y and Z-Modem will be supported
  • Expect someting like ZOC - only better, and more integrated :)
  • DBCS support should also be in there...
WebWatcher
  • Define an unlimited number of www-pages to keep a watch at.
  • Email any address when a page has changed
  • Configure the number of hours between checking a www-site
  • Beep, or play WAV file whenever a page has changed.
  • Proxy support for those sitting behind a firewall