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12\pard\plain\keepn 12\pard\plain\keepn
13#{\footnote About} 13#{\footnote About}
14${\footnote About Big Brother} 14${\footnote About Big Brother}
15K{\footnote about} 15K{\footnote about}
16{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 About {\b Big Brother}} 16{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 About {\b Big Brother}}
17\par\sa120\sb120\qr\f1\fs16 dedicated to Kundel 17\par\sa120\sb120\qr\f1\fs16 dedicated to Kundel
18\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 {\b Big Brother} is a program designed to monitor your IP-network activities. it gives you a comprehensive picture of what happened to any point on the Net that you put in. Just {\uldb add}{\v Add} this point by specifying it's IP address or hostname and optional short description (for your information only). 18\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 {\b Big Brother} is a program designed to monitor your IP-network activities. it gives you a comprehensive picture of what happened to any point on the Net that you put in. Just {\uldb add}{\v Add} this point by specifying it's IP address or hostname and optional short description (for your information only).
19\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 The hosts are organized into a hierarchical tree so that you may configure your network picture according to your needs and imagination. Most of the father host properties are inherited by his children unless you wish to specify child's settings explicitly. 19\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 The hosts are organized into a hierarchical tree so that you may configure your network picture according to your needs and imagination. Most of the father host properties are inherited by his children unless you wish to specify child's settings explicitly.
20\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Every specified period of time {\b Big Brother} will send echo request to every host. And wait for response for at most specified {\uldb timeout}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS}. 20\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Every specified period of time {\b Big Brother} will send echo request to every host. And wait for response for at most specified {\uldb timeout}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS}.
21\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Results are presented in a graphical form in the lower pane. Each line of the lower window is related to specific host which is shown on the tooltip when you move your mouse over the graphics. Host activities are also {\uldb logged into file}{\v fileHIDD_PREFS}. 21\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Results are presented in a graphical form in the lower pane. Each line of the lower window is related to specific host which is shown on the tooltip when you move your mouse over the graphics. Host activities are also {\uldb logged into file}{\v fileHIDD_PREFS}.
22\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Your current {\uldb preferences}{\v HIDD_PREFS} and network tree are automatically saved on Windows shutdown (unless specified otherwise) and may be {\uldb autosaved}{\v autosaveHIDD_PREFS} every specified amount of minutes. Most recently used {\uldb file}{\v MRUFile} is {\uldb automatically loaded}{\v HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD} at {\b Big Brother}'s startup unless you don't want it. 22\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Your current {\uldb preferences}{\v HIDD_PREFS} and network tree are automatically saved on Windows shutdown (unless specified otherwise) and may be {\uldb autosaved}{\v autosaveHIDD_PREFS} every specified amount of minutes. Most recently used {\uldb file}{\v MRUFile} is {\uldb automatically loaded}{\v HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD} at {\b Big Brother}'s startup unless you don't want it.
23\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You can also hide {\b Big Brother} into your notify tray so that it won't occupy more than 16x16 square of your precious windows' desktop. Just click \{bmct bbullet.bmp\} in your notify tray or select {\uldb View/Main Window}{\v HID_VIEW_MAINWINDOW} from menu. Click \{bmct bbullet.bmp\} again to restore {\b Big Brother} to its full size. 23\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You can also hide {\b Big Brother} into your notify tray so that it won't occupy more than 16x16 square of your precious windows' desktop. Just click \{bmct bbullet.bmp\} in your notify tray or select {\uldb View/Main Window}{\v HID_VIEW_MAINWINDOW} from menu. Click \{bmct bbullet.bmp\} again to restore {\b Big Brother} to its full size.
24\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 24\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120
25\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 {\b {\i Enjoy!}} 25\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 {\b {\i Enjoy!}}
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27\par\pard\plain\sb360\sa120 \f1\fs16 Copyright (c) 1996, 2002 {\uldb\cf0 Klever Group (http://www.klever.net/)}{\v %!ExecFile("http://www.klever.net/")} 27\par\pard\plain\sb360\sa120 \f1\fs16 Copyright (c) 1996-2004 {\uldb\cf0 Klever Group (http://www.klever.net/)}{\v %!ExecFile("http://www.klever.net/")}
28\par\qj\sb120\sa120Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: 28\par\qj\sb120\sa120Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
29\par The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. 29\par The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
30\par \sa360 THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. 30\par \sa360 THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
31} 31}
32\par \sa0\sb120\ql \f1\fs16 Author: {\b\uldb\cf11 Michael Krelin ({\i hacker@klever.net})}{\v %!ExecFile("mailto:hacker@klever.net")} 32\par \sa0\sb120\ql \f1\fs16 Author: {\b\uldb\cf11 Michael Krelin ({\i hacker@klever.net})}{\v %!ExecFile("mailto:hacker@klever.net")}
33\par \sa0\sb0 Fan mail send to {\i\uldb gefilte@klever.net}{\v %!ExecFile("mailto:gefilte@klever.net")} 33\par \sa0\sb0 Fan mail send to {\i\uldb gefilte@klever.net}{\v %!ExecFile("mailto:gefilte@klever.net")}
34\page 34\page
35 35
36\pard\plain 36\pard\plain
37#{\footnote News} 37#{\footnote News}
38${\footnote What's New} 38${\footnote What's New}
39\par\pard\plain\f1\fs24\qc\cf2\b 1.5 - August 19th, 2002 39\par\pard\plain\f1\fs24\qc\cf2\b 1.5 - July 11th, 2004
40\par\pard\plain\fi0\li0\f1\fs18 \bullet License change and opening the source code 40\par\pard\plain\fi0\li0\f1\fs18 \bullet License change and opening the source code
41\par\pard\plain\fi0\li0\f1\fs18 \bullet Made it work with Win2k and friends 41\par\pard\plain\fi0\li0\f1\fs18 \bullet Made it work with Win2k and friends
42\par\pard\plain\fi0\li0\f1\fs18 \bullet Added kinwide installer 42\par\pard\plain\fi0\li0\f1\fs18 \bullet Added kinwide installer
43\page 43\page
44 44
45\pard\plain\keepn 45\pard\plain\keepn
46#{\footnote Using} 46#{\footnote Using}
47${\footnote Using Big Brother} 47${\footnote Using Big Brother}
48{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Using {\b Big Brother}} 48{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Using {\b Big Brother}}
49\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Using {\b Big Brother} consists of two parts - designing your network tree and monitoring it's activity. The latter takes no effort of yours. 49\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Using {\b Big Brother} consists of two parts - designing your network tree and monitoring it's activity. The latter takes no effort of yours.
50\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 To design the network layout is to put your hosts into Network Tree pane. To {\uldb add a child host}{\v HID_BROTHERS_NEW} to the current just press insert or Select Brothers/Add child from menu. To {\uldb add a brother}{\v HID_BROTHERS_ADDBROTHER} of the current host select Brothers/Add brother from menu. (note: You can't add brother to the root node) 50\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 To design the network layout is to put your hosts into Network Tree pane. To {\uldb add a child host}{\v HID_BROTHERS_NEW} to the current just press insert or Select Brothers/Add child from menu. To {\uldb add a brother}{\v HID_BROTHERS_ADDBROTHER} of the current host select Brothers/Add brother from menu. (note: You can't add brother to the root node)
51\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You may also show {\uldb properties}{\v HostProps} dialog box by selecting View/Host Properties menu. {\uldb Properties}{\v HostProps} dialog box also pops up automatically whenever you press {\b Enter} in the tree view pane. 51\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You may also show {\uldb properties}{\v HostProps} dialog box by selecting View/Host Properties menu. {\uldb Properties}{\v HostProps} dialog box also pops up automatically whenever you press {\b Enter} in the tree view pane.
52\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Monitoring your network activities is even easier. You just relax and watch the screen (or listen to your speakers if you have ones). Network activities are reflected using the lower host activity pane and icons in the tree view. The possible states of the host are:\pard 52\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Monitoring your network activities is even easier. You just relax and watch the screen (or listen to your speakers if you have ones). Network activities are reflected using the lower host activity pane and icons in the tree view. The possible states of the host are:\pard
53\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_NOHOST.bmp\}{\b Network} - you haven't specified host name or ip address for this host. The only reason that makes sense is that you probably want to use this node as a father for family of hosts. 53\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_NOHOST.bmp\}{\b Network} - you haven't specified host name or ip address for this host. The only reason that makes sense is that you probably want to use this node as a father for family of hosts.
54\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_PINGING.bmp\}{\b In progress} - checking of this host is in progress. 54\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_PINGING.bmp\}{\b In progress} - checking of this host is in progress.
55\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_HOST.bmp\}{\b Reachable host} - this host is reachable and you have no reason to worry about it. 55\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_HOST.bmp\}{\b Reachable host} - this host is reachable and you have no reason to worry about it.
56\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_GOINGDOWN.bmp\}{\b Worrisome host} - this host was reported as unreachable, but less than for specified {\uldb retries}{\v HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} times. 56\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_GOINGDOWN.bmp\}{\b Worrisome host} - this host was reported as unreachable, but less than for specified {\uldb retries}{\v HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} times.
57\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_HOSTDOWN.bmp\}{\b Unreachable host} - this host is known as unreachable for a long time. Whenever the host enters or leaves this state specified {\uldb actions}{\v HIDD_PROPS_ACTION} are taken.\pard 57\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct IDI_HOSTDOWN.bmp\}{\b Unreachable host} - this host is known as unreachable for a long time. Whenever the host enters or leaves this state specified {\uldb actions}{\v HIDD_PROPS_ACTION} are taken.\pard
58\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Lower pane shows a histogram of response times for a {\uldb specified}{\v logLengthHIDD_PREFS} amount of time. Histograms are shown for current host and it's descendants. Hidden (collapsed) children are not shown in activity pane. When you move your mouse over histogram tooltip shows the host name and host address for the corresponding host. If you also hold left mouse button or Ctrl key it will also show you the time corresponding to the point you point at. If you hold Shift key it will also show the Round Trip Time. 58\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Lower pane shows a histogram of response times for a {\uldb specified}{\v logLengthHIDD_PREFS} amount of time. Histograms are shown for current host and it's descendants. Hidden (collapsed) children are not shown in activity pane. When you move your mouse over histogram tooltip shows the host name and host address for the corresponding host. If you also hold left mouse button or Ctrl key it will also show you the time corresponding to the point you point at. If you hold Shift key it will also show the Round Trip Time.
59\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Histogram shows the Round Trip Time in the following colours:\pard 59\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Histogram shows the Round Trip Time in the following colours:\pard
60\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct green.bmp\} Host's response time is less than 1/3 of the {\uldb specified}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} timeout. 60\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct green.bmp\} Host's response time is less than 1/3 of the {\uldb specified}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} timeout.
61\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct yellow.bmp\} Host's response time is more than 1/3, but less then 2/3 of the {\uldb specified}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} timeout. 61\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct yellow.bmp\} Host's response time is more than 1/3, but less then 2/3 of the {\uldb specified}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} timeout.
62\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct red.bmp\} Host's response time is more than 2/3 of the {\uldb specified}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} timeout.\pard 62\par \fi0\li0 \bullet \{bmct red.bmp\} Host's response time is more than 2/3 of the {\uldb specified}{\v timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} timeout.\pard
63\page 63\page
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65\pard\plain\keepn 65\pard\plain\keepn
66#{\footnote HIDD_PREFS} 66#{\footnote HIDD_PREFS}
67${\footnote Preferences} 67${\footnote Preferences}
68{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Preferences} 68{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Preferences}
69\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 The Preferences dialog box allows you to change global system preferences which are:\pard 69\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 The Preferences dialog box allows you to change global system preferences which are:\pard
70\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {\b On windows shutdown save without confirmation} - you may specify how does {\b Big Brother} act on windows shutdown, whether to save current tree without a confirmation or not. 70\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {\b On windows shutdown save without confirmation} - you may specify how does {\b Big Brother} act on windows shutdown, whether to save current tree without a confirmation or not.
71\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote autosaveHIDD_PREFS}}Autosave - the interval at wich {\b Big Brother} will save current tree automatically. Specify 0 if you don't want to use this feature. 71\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote autosaveHIDD_PREFS}}Autosave - the interval at wich {\b Big Brother} will save current tree automatically. Specify 0 if you don't want to use this feature.
72\par \fi0\li0 \bullet Ping data packet size - the size of echo request packet in bytes. 72\par \fi0\li0 \bullet Ping data packet size - the size of echo request packet in bytes.
73\par \fi0\li0 \bullet Ping .. hosts simultaneously - number of hosts to ping at a time. If you have a big network to monitor and have a slow computer or connection, you may want to limit number of hosts to ping simultaneously. 73\par \fi0\li0 \bullet Ping .. hosts simultaneously - number of hosts to ping at a time. If you have a big network to monitor and have a slow computer or connection, you may want to limit number of hosts to ping simultaneously.
74\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote fileHIDD_PREFS}}Log to file - Here is where you specify the name of the file to log hosts activities to. 74\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote fileHIDD_PREFS}}Log to file - Here is where you specify the name of the file to log hosts activities to.
75\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote logLengthHIDD_PREFS}}Show last .. minutes in activity pane - This is the time length of your graphical pane window. 75\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote logLengthHIDD_PREFS}}Show last .. minutes in activity pane - This is the time length of your graphical pane window.
76\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote storeActivityHIDD_PREFS}}Store activity pane data - This lets you specify where to store activity pane data when saving file or not.\pard 76\par \fi0\li0 \bullet {#{\footnote storeActivityHIDD_PREFS}}Store activity pane data - This lets you specify where to store activity pane data when saving file or not.\pard
77\page 77\page
78 78
79\pard\plain\keepn 79\pard\plain\keepn
80#{\footnote HID_VIEW_HOSTPROPERTIES} 80#{\footnote HID_VIEW_HOSTPROPERTIES}
81{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Host Properties} 81{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Host Properties}
82\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You may show/hide Host Properties dialog box using this menu command 82\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You may show/hide Host Properties dialog box using this menu command
83\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 {#{\footnote HostProps}}Host Properties dialog box consists of three tabs. See {\uldb General tab}{\v HIDD_PROPS_GENERAL}, {\uldb Settings tab}{\v HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} and {\uldb Action tab}{\v HIDD_PROPS_ACTION} for further details. 83\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 {#{\footnote HostProps}}Host Properties dialog box consists of three tabs. See {\uldb General tab}{\v HIDD_PROPS_GENERAL}, {\uldb Settings tab}{\v HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS} and {\uldb Action tab}{\v HIDD_PROPS_ACTION} for further details.
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85 85
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87#{\footnote HID_BROTHERS_NEW} 87#{\footnote HID_BROTHERS_NEW}
88{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Add new host (child to current)} 88{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Add new host (child to current)}
89\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You can add new host into your network using this menu command. New host will be the child to current. 89\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You can add new host into your network using this menu command. New host will be the child to current.
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91 91
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93#{\footnote HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD} 93#{\footnote HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD}
94{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Autoload} 94{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Autoload}
95\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You may specify whether you want Big Brother to load most recently used file at the startup or not. 95\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 You may specify whether you want Big Brother to load most recently used file at the startup or not.
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97 97
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99#{\footnote HIDD_PROPS_ACTION} 99#{\footnote HIDD_PROPS_ACTION}
100${\footnote Action tab} 100${\footnote Action tab}
101{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Action} 101{ \f1\fs18\b\sb120 Action}
102\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Using action tab of {\uldb host properties}{\v HostProps} dialog box you may specify the actions to be taken whenever host changes its state from up to down and vice versa.\pard 102\par\sa120\sb120\qj\pard \f1\fs18\sb120 Using action tab of {\uldb host properties}{\v HostProps} dialog box you may specify the actions to be taken whenever host changes its state from up to down and vice versa.\pard
103\par \fi0\li0 \bullet Override action - You may specify if you want this host to specify some specific actions to take or if you want it to act as it's parent does. 103\par \fi0\li0 \bullet Override action - You may specify if you want this host to specify some specific actions to take or if you want it to act as it's parent does.
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1<?xml version="1.0"?> 1<?xml version="1.0"?>
2<winhelp> 2<winhelp>
3 <topic id="About" title="About Big Brother" keywords="about"> 3 <topic id="About" title="About Big Brother" keywords="about">
4 <heading scroll="no">About <kin>Big Brother</kin></heading> 4 <heading scroll="no">About <kin>Big Brother</kin></heading>
5 <dedication>dedicated to Kundel</dedication> 5 <dedication>dedicated to Kundel</dedication>
6 <p><kin>Big Brother</kin> is a program designed to monitor your IP-network activities. it gives you a comprehensive picture of what happened to any point on the Net that you put in. Just <a href="#Add">add</a> this point by specifying it's IP address or hostname and optional short description (for your information only).</p> 6 <p><kin>Big Brother</kin> is a program designed to monitor your IP-network activities. it gives you a comprehensive picture of what happened to any point on the Net that you put in. Just <a href="#Add">add</a> this point by specifying it's IP address or hostname and optional short description (for your information only).</p>
7 <p>The hosts are organized into a hierarchical tree so that you may configure your network picture according to your needs and imagination. Most of the father host properties are inherited by his children unless you wish to specify child's settings explicitly.</p> 7 <p>The hosts are organized into a hierarchical tree so that you may configure your network picture according to your needs and imagination. Most of the father host properties are inherited by his children unless you wish to specify child's settings explicitly.</p>
8 <p>Every specified period of time <kin>Big Brother</kin> will send echo request to every host. And wait for response for at most specified <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">timeout</a>.</p> 8 <p>Every specified period of time <kin>Big Brother</kin> will send echo request to every host. And wait for response for at most specified <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">timeout</a>.</p>
9 <p>Results are presented in a graphical form in the lower pane. Each line of the lower window is related to specific host which is shown on the tooltip when you move your mouse over the graphics. Host activities are also <a href="#fileHIDD_PREFS">logged into file</a>.</p> 9 <p>Results are presented in a graphical form in the lower pane. Each line of the lower window is related to specific host which is shown on the tooltip when you move your mouse over the graphics. Host activities are also <a href="#fileHIDD_PREFS">logged into file</a>.</p>
10 <p>Your current <a href="#HIDD_PREFS">preferences</a> and network tree are automatically saved on Windows shutdown (unless specified otherwise) and may be <a href="#autosaveHIDD_PREFS">autosaved</a> every specified amount of minutes. Most recently used <a href="#MRUFile">file</a> is <a href="#HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD">automatically loaded</a> at <kin>Big Brother</kin>'s startup unless you don't want it.</p> 10 <p>Your current <a href="#HIDD_PREFS">preferences</a> and network tree are automatically saved on Windows shutdown (unless specified otherwise) and may be <a href="#autosaveHIDD_PREFS">autosaved</a> every specified amount of minutes. Most recently used <a href="#MRUFile">file</a> is <a href="#HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD">automatically loaded</a> at <kin>Big Brother</kin>'s startup unless you don't want it.</p>
11 <p>You can also hide <kin>Big Brother</kin> into your notify tray so that it won't occupy more than 16x16 square of your precious windows' desktop. Just click <image source="bbullet.bmp"/> in your notify tray or select <a href="#HID_VIEW_MAINWINDOW">View/Main Window</a> from menu. Click <image source="bbullet.bmp"/> again to restore <kin>Big Brother</kin> to its full size.</p> 11 <p>You can also hide <kin>Big Brother</kin> into your notify tray so that it won't occupy more than 16x16 square of your precious windows' desktop. Just click <image source="bbullet.bmp"/> in your notify tray or select <a href="#HID_VIEW_MAINWINDOW">View/Main Window</a> from menu. Click <image source="bbullet.bmp"/> again to restore <kin>Big Brother</kin> to its full size.</p>
12 <p/> 12 <p/>
13 <p><b><i>Enjoy!</i></b></p> 13 <p><b><i>Enjoy!</i></b></p>
14 <license years="1996, 2002"/> 14 <license years="1996-2004"/>
15 <credits/> 15 <credits/>
16 </topic> 16 </topic>
17 <topic id="News" title="What's New"> 17 <topic id="News" title="What's New">
18 <newsfor version="1.5" date="August 19th, 2002"> 18 <newsfor version="1.5" date="July 11th, 2004">
19 <ni>License change and opening the source code</ni> 19 <ni>License change and opening the source code</ni>
20 <ni>Made it work with Win2k and friends</ni> 20 <ni>Made it work with Win2k and friends</ni>
21 <ni>Added kinwide installer</ni> 21 <ni>Added kinwide installer</ni>
22 </newsfor> 22 </newsfor>
23 </topic> 23 </topic>
24 <topic id="Using" title="Using Big Brother"> 24 <topic id="Using" title="Using Big Brother">
25 <heading scroll="no">Using <kin>Big Brother</kin></heading> 25 <heading scroll="no">Using <kin>Big Brother</kin></heading>
26 <p>Using <kin>Big Brother</kin> consists of two parts - designing your network tree and monitoring it's activity. The latter takes no effort of yours.</p> 26 <p>Using <kin>Big Brother</kin> consists of two parts - designing your network tree and monitoring it's activity. The latter takes no effort of yours.</p>
27 <p>To design the network layout is to put your hosts into Network Tree pane. To <a href="#HID_BROTHERS_NEW">add a child host</a> to the current just press insert or Select Brothers/Add child from menu. To <a href="#HID_BROTHERS_ADDBROTHER">add a brother</a> of the current host select Brothers/Add brother from menu. (note: You can't add brother to the root node)</p> 27 <p>To design the network layout is to put your hosts into Network Tree pane. To <a href="#HID_BROTHERS_NEW">add a child host</a> to the current just press insert or Select Brothers/Add child from menu. To <a href="#HID_BROTHERS_ADDBROTHER">add a brother</a> of the current host select Brothers/Add brother from menu. (note: You can't add brother to the root node)</p>
28 <p>You may also show <a href="#HostProps">properties</a> dialog box by selecting View/Host Properties menu. <a href="#HostProps">Properties</a> dialog box also pops up automatically whenever you press <b>Enter</b> in the tree view pane.</p> 28 <p>You may also show <a href="#HostProps">properties</a> dialog box by selecting View/Host Properties menu. <a href="#HostProps">Properties</a> dialog box also pops up automatically whenever you press <b>Enter</b> in the tree view pane.</p>
29 <p>Monitoring your network activities is even easier. You just relax and watch the screen (or listen to your speakers if you have ones). Network activities are reflected using the lower host activity pane and icons in the tree view. The possible states of the host are:</p> 29 <p>Monitoring your network activities is even easier. You just relax and watch the screen (or listen to your speakers if you have ones). Network activities are reflected using the lower host activity pane and icons in the tree view. The possible states of the host are:</p>
30 <ul> 30 <ul>
31 <li><image source="IDI_NOHOST.bmp"/> <b>Network</b> - you haven't specified host name or ip address for this host. The only reason that makes sense is that you probably want to use this node as a father for family of hosts.</li> 31 <li><image source="IDI_NOHOST.bmp"/> <b>Network</b> - you haven't specified host name or ip address for this host. The only reason that makes sense is that you probably want to use this node as a father for family of hosts.</li>
32 <li><image source="IDI_PINGING.bmp"/> <b>In progress</b> - checking of this host is in progress.</li> 32 <li><image source="IDI_PINGING.bmp"/> <b>In progress</b> - checking of this host is in progress.</li>
33 <li><image source="IDI_HOST.bmp"/> <b>Reachable host</b> - this host is reachable and you have no reason to worry about it.</li> 33 <li><image source="IDI_HOST.bmp"/> <b>Reachable host</b> - this host is reachable and you have no reason to worry about it.</li>
34 <li><image source="IDI_GOINGDOWN.bmp"/> <b>Worrisome host</b> - this host was reported as unreachable, but less than for specified <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">retries</a> times.</li> 34 <li><image source="IDI_GOINGDOWN.bmp"/> <b>Worrisome host</b> - this host was reported as unreachable, but less than for specified <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">retries</a> times.</li>
35 <li><image source="IDI_HOSTDOWN.bmp"/> <b>Unreachable host</b> - this host is known as unreachable for a long time. Whenever the host enters or leaves this state specified <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_ACTION">actions</a> are taken.</li> 35 <li><image source="IDI_HOSTDOWN.bmp"/> <b>Unreachable host</b> - this host is known as unreachable for a long time. Whenever the host enters or leaves this state specified <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_ACTION">actions</a> are taken.</li>
36 </ul> 36 </ul>
37 <p>Lower pane shows a histogram of response times for a <a href="#logLengthHIDD_PREFS">specified</a> amount of time. Histograms are shown for current host and it's descendants. Hidden (collapsed) children are not shown in activity pane. When you move your mouse over histogram tooltip shows the host name and host address for the corresponding host. If you also hold left mouse button or Ctrl key it will also show you the time corresponding to the point you point at. If you hold Shift key it will also show the Round Trip Time.</p> 37 <p>Lower pane shows a histogram of response times for a <a href="#logLengthHIDD_PREFS">specified</a> amount of time. Histograms are shown for current host and it's descendants. Hidden (collapsed) children are not shown in activity pane. When you move your mouse over histogram tooltip shows the host name and host address for the corresponding host. If you also hold left mouse button or Ctrl key it will also show you the time corresponding to the point you point at. If you hold Shift key it will also show the Round Trip Time.</p>
38 <p>Histogram shows the Round Trip Time in the following colours:</p> 38 <p>Histogram shows the Round Trip Time in the following colours:</p>
39 <ul> 39 <ul>
40 <li><image source="green.bmp"/> Host's response time is less than 1/3 of the <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">specified</a> timeout.</li> 40 <li><image source="green.bmp"/> Host's response time is less than 1/3 of the <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">specified</a> timeout.</li>
41 <li><image source="yellow.bmp"/> Host's response time is more than 1/3, but less then 2/3 of the <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">specified</a> timeout.</li> 41 <li><image source="yellow.bmp"/> Host's response time is more than 1/3, but less then 2/3 of the <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">specified</a> timeout.</li>
42 <li><image source="red.bmp"/> Host's response time is more than 2/3 of the <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">specified</a> timeout.</li> 42 <li><image source="red.bmp"/> Host's response time is more than 2/3 of the <a href="#timeOutHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">specified</a> timeout.</li>
43 </ul> 43 </ul>
44 </topic> 44 </topic>
45 <topic id="HIDD_PREFS" title="Preferences"> 45 <topic id="HIDD_PREFS" title="Preferences">
46 <heading scroll="no">Preferences</heading> 46 <heading scroll="no">Preferences</heading>
47 <p>The Preferences dialog box allows you to change global system preferences which are:</p> 47 <p>The Preferences dialog box allows you to change global system preferences which are:</p>
48 <ul> 48 <ul>
49 <li><b>On windows shutdown save without confirmation</b> - you may specify how does <kin>Big Brother</kin> act on windows shutdown, whether to save current tree without a confirmation or not.</li> 49 <li><b>On windows shutdown save without confirmation</b> - you may specify how does <kin>Big Brother</kin> act on windows shutdown, whether to save current tree without a confirmation or not.</li>
50 <li><a name="autosaveHIDD_PREFS"/>Autosave - the interval at wich <kin>Big Brother</kin> will save current tree automatically. Specify 0 if you don't want to use this feature.</li> 50 <li><a name="autosaveHIDD_PREFS"/>Autosave - the interval at wich <kin>Big Brother</kin> will save current tree automatically. Specify 0 if you don't want to use this feature.</li>
51 <li>Ping data packet size - the size of echo request packet in bytes.</li> 51 <li>Ping data packet size - the size of echo request packet in bytes.</li>
52 <li>Ping .. hosts simultaneously - number of hosts to ping at a time. If you have a big network to monitor and have a slow computer or connection, you may want to limit number of hosts to ping simultaneously.</li> 52 <li>Ping .. hosts simultaneously - number of hosts to ping at a time. If you have a big network to monitor and have a slow computer or connection, you may want to limit number of hosts to ping simultaneously.</li>
53 <li><a name="fileHIDD_PREFS"/>Log to file - Here is where you specify the name of the file to log hosts activities to.</li> 53 <li><a name="fileHIDD_PREFS"/>Log to file - Here is where you specify the name of the file to log hosts activities to.</li>
54 <li><a name="logLengthHIDD_PREFS"/>Show last .. minutes in activity pane - This is the time length of your graphical pane window.</li> 54 <li><a name="logLengthHIDD_PREFS"/>Show last .. minutes in activity pane - This is the time length of your graphical pane window.</li>
55 <li><a name="storeActivityHIDD_PREFS"/>Store activity pane data - This lets you specify where to store activity pane data when saving file or not.</li> 55 <li><a name="storeActivityHIDD_PREFS"/>Store activity pane data - This lets you specify where to store activity pane data when saving file or not.</li>
56 </ul> 56 </ul>
57 </topic> 57 </topic>
58 <topic id="HID_VIEW_HOSTPROPERTIES"> 58 <topic id="HID_VIEW_HOSTPROPERTIES">
59 <heading scroll="no">Host Properties</heading> 59 <heading scroll="no">Host Properties</heading>
60 <p>You may show/hide Host Properties dialog box using this menu command</p> 60 <p>You may show/hide Host Properties dialog box using this menu command</p>
61 <p><a name="HostProps"/>Host Properties dialog box consists of three tabs. See <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_GENERAL">General tab</a>, <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">Settings tab</a> and <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_ACTION">Action tab</a> for further details.</p> 61 <p><a name="HostProps"/>Host Properties dialog box consists of three tabs. See <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_GENERAL">General tab</a>, <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">Settings tab</a> and <a href="#HIDD_PROPS_ACTION">Action tab</a> for further details.</p>
62 </topic> 62 </topic>
63 <topic id="HID_BROTHERS_NEW"> 63 <topic id="HID_BROTHERS_NEW">
64 <heading scroll="no">Add new host (child to current)</heading> 64 <heading scroll="no">Add new host (child to current)</heading>
65 <p>You can add new host into your network using this menu command. New host will be the child to current.</p> 65 <p>You can add new host into your network using this menu command. New host will be the child to current.</p>
66 </topic> 66 </topic>
67 <topic id="HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD"> 67 <topic id="HID_FILE_AUTOLOAD">
68 <heading scroll="no">Autoload</heading> 68 <heading scroll="no">Autoload</heading>
69 <p>You may specify whether you want Big Brother to load most recently used file at the startup or not.</p> 69 <p>You may specify whether you want Big Brother to load most recently used file at the startup or not.</p>
70 </topic> 70 </topic>
71 <topic id="HIDD_PROPS_ACTION" title="Action tab"> 71 <topic id="HIDD_PROPS_ACTION" title="Action tab">
72 <heading scroll="no">Action</heading> 72 <heading scroll="no">Action</heading>
73 <p>Using action tab of <a href="#HostProps">host properties</a> dialog box you may specify the actions to be taken whenever host changes its state from up to down and vice versa.</p> 73 <p>Using action tab of <a href="#HostProps">host properties</a> dialog box you may specify the actions to be taken whenever host changes its state from up to down and vice versa.</p>
74 <ul> 74 <ul>
75 <li>Override action - You may specify if you want this host to specify some specific actions to take or if you want it to act as it's parent does.</li> 75 <li>Override action - You may specify if you want this host to specify some specific actions to take or if you want it to act as it's parent does.</li>
76 <li>Going down - Actions to take whenever host goes down (is known as unreachable for <a href="#retriesHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">retries</a> times in a row). See <a href="#Action">below</a> for details.</li> 76 <li>Going down - Actions to take whenever host goes down (is known as unreachable for <a href="#retriesHIDD_PROPS_SETTINGS">retries</a> times in a row). See <a href="#Action">below</a> for details.</li>
77 <li>Going up - Actions to take whenever host becomes reachable after it is considered to be down.</li> 77 <li>Going up - Actions to take whenever host becomes reachable after it is considered to be down.</li>
78 </ul> 78 </ul>
79 <p><a name="Action"/>Possible actions are:</p> 79 <p><a name="Action"/>Possible actions are:</p>
80 <ul> 80 <ul>
81 <li>Play a sound - Plays a sound. You may specify a .wav file or use one of the predefined sounds which are 81 <li>Play a sound - Plays a sound. You may specify a .wav file or use one of the predefined sounds which are
82 <ul> 82 <ul>