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WE JUST TESTED THIS FINE RELEASE ON OUR WINDOWS 2000 PRO

  

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Hi All.
Finally a fantastic tool for downloads improvement has been released: SpeedNet 4.0, product of Paramagnus Development. This fine release can increases downloads speeds by up to 600 percent. I just tested this new version this Wednesday April 26, 2000, sucking a big file and loading various sites with pre-setteds improvements and really its fantastic the new performance! SpeedNet 4.0 installs also the Attune, a new Internet service. If you are seeking for a tool very efficient in order to improve your downloads, here is it. You can try SpeedNet 4.0 for free during 30 days getting the demo (spshare40.zip, 5.MB) from CNET at:

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The Trial version includes all features fully functional

 SpeedNet increases your download speeds by up to 600 percent. Dial up connections will usually see an increase of speed of about 100 to 200 percent, while higher-speed connections such as cable modems, ISDN, 56K, and DSL will usually see increases of 200 to 600 percent. Along with other settings in Windows, SpeedNet optimizes Windows to allow for the maximum packet size in order to provide the maximum download speeds. New settings allow for Windows 2000 users to improve their speeds, along with support for higher-speed connections.

This new SpeedNet includes a Download Manager

SpeedNet includes a number of new features. You can now stay on the Net as long as you want with the Stay On feature. You can scan your computer for intruders and holes in your system. If your download doesn't finish, you can use SpeedNet's easy download-resume utility. If you have a favorite site that you can't get enough of, add it to SpeedNet's Fast IP Resolving feature. Finally, if you're worried about your computer crashing or a problem with your computer, SpeedNet now uses Attune technology to bring you the latest on preventative help for your computer. This program has a 30-day trial period. Full version retail price is $25.

 Quick Facts

Company:

Paramagnus Development

Version:

4.0

Date added:

April 10, 2000

File size:

5MB

Approx. download time:

23 min. at 28.8 kbps

Downloads:

166,166

License:

Shareware

Minimum requirements:

Windows 95/98/NT/2000, 8MB RAM

Uninstaller included?:

Yes

Limitations:

30-day trial

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Choose: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000

Features
- Supports Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000
- Supports 14.4K, 33.6, 28.8K, 56K, ISDN, DSL, Cable Modems, T1, T3
- Express Speedup option - Install new settings in under 30 seconds
- Can increase download speeds by up to 600%
- "Stay On" internet feature - You won't get disconnected by your ISP!
- Download resumer - Works with ANY browser!
- Speed Test - Check and see how much your download speeds have increased!
- Fast IP resolving - Access your favourite sites FASTER.
- Internet security - Check your computer for intruders! SpeedNet will disconnect you if an
  intruder is detected!
- Synchronize your clock with the new Internet Time
- See your system connection facts.  Easy to determine your IP address and other information!
- New Attune technology allows you to PREVENT problems on your computer BEFORE they start!
- Easy to use graphical interface
- Option to restore your original settings
- Easiest internet accelerator to install
- Installs in 5 minutes or less!

Photo above shows SpeedNet 4.0 Install on @Macarlo's NT4 SP6

How to install and run
1. Run ENTERFILENAMEHERE and extract into a directory
2. Go to directory and run "setup.exe"
3. Install SpeedNet on your computer
4. Go to your Start Menu
5. Go to Paramagnus Development
6. Click on SpeedNet 4.0

How to uninstall
1. Go to Control Panel
2. Click on ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
3. Select SpeedNet 4.0
4. Click on uninstall

Known issues or bugs
- None

Version history

SpeedNet 4.0
- added Windows 2000 support
- added "Stay On" feature
- added Internet time protocol
- added Download Resumer
- added Internet security to detect intruders
- added Fast IP Resolving
- added link to Speed Test
- added Connection Information
- updated settings for Windows 95, 98 and NT
- added error handling
- fixed Restore Orignal Settings
- added help file
- added support for all types of connections
- removed use of Tune It! control
- removed use of "regedit.exe"
- added Aveo's Attune technology

 Version 4.0 announcement

Paramagnus Developments Inc, an Edmonton based company, is set to release the new version of their popular internet application SpeedNet.  The new 4.0 version builds off the previous 3.0 version, which was extremely popular on the internet, with over 1 million downloads.  SpeedNet 3.0 was also the #3 download on download.com for over a month, and was #1 on winsite.com, the largest Windows file archive, for over a month.

Paramagnus Developments Inc. is owned and operated by 3 students: two university students and one high school student.  Mike Eberts, one of the university students, is currently a member of the University of Alberta Golden Bears football team, and was selected as a 2nd-team All Canadian.  Mack Male, the company’s main developer, currently attends McNally High School.  Brock Debenham also attends the University of Alberta.

SpeedNet 4.0 is the easiest to use download accelerator on the internet.  SpeedNet works with all types of connections, including dial up connections, cable modems, and DSL phone lines.  SpeedNet can increase your download speeds by up to 600%.  Other features in SpeedNet include a download resumer, an intruder detector, fast ip resolving, and a stay-on the internet feature.

Paramagnus Developments have also partnered with Aveo Inc, to bundle Attune Technology with SpeedNet.  Attune will stop problems on your computer before they start, and will notify the user how to fix these problems.

Download.com will be releasing the shareware version of SpeedNet 4.0 on Monday April 10, 2000.

For more information regarding SpeedNet or Paramagnus Developments Inc, the following contact information has been provided below:

For SpeedNet information:

http://www.paramagnus-development.com/products/SpeedNet/

 

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Paramagnus Developments Inc.

http://www.paramagnus-development.com/
info@paramagnus-development.com

 


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