May 25, 2000
Subject: RedRegistration v3.0 Build 2631 released

Build 2631 fixes a bug where alternate registry locations where not used by the function LoadRegistration(). This has been resolved. All users of RedRegistration v3.0 should update to this version.

March 31, 2000
Subject: RedRegistration v3.0 Released

RedRegistration v3.0 has been released, and is available for immediate download.

March 1, 2000
Subject: RedRegistration v3.0 new features added

1. Registration codes can now be disabled over the internet.  This implementation allows you to call a function giving a server address and file location.  If the file exists, the function will return TRUE. In your program you will append the users registration code to the file path, and call the function. If you receive a true, this means that the file exists on the server.    To disable a code, just create a blank file, with the name of the registration code that you wish to disable, and the function will return TRUE.  You will still need to add code to handle this, the easiest would be to consider this an unregistered user.
   
   This is not a perfect solution by any stretch of the imagination. The function is designed to only check if an internet connection exists. It will not cause the dialer to connect to the internet if Dial-Up networking is used. 
   
   This function supports SOCKS server connections, but this would require you to collect this information from the end user.   RedRegistration shares connection information with RedUpdate, so the RedUpdate connection control panel can be distributed freely to the end user as a simple way for their connections to be configured.  This will seem very odd to an end user unless your program uses RedUpdate to automatically download updated programs.  More discussion on this will follow.

2. A new function has been exposed for all, IsInternetConnected. This will return TRUE if there is a live internet connection, without the need to auto-dial.

February 29, 2000
Subject: RedRegistration v3.0 new features added

1. Registration information can now be saved to a file. This file is encrypted, using the blowfish algorithm. This feature will soon be enhanced to also store the Number of runtimes spent values, allowing for a higher security. 

2. The default registry path for saved values can now be changed. Two new functions allow you to select the root key of the registry, and the default section.

3. RedRegistration is being delivered in two packages, as a single DLL. E-Commerce and Standard. The E-Commerce version will allow RegNow to automatically generate codes for your end users. This feature is considered a separate product, and will require an additional purchase. Developers that do not wish to upgrade may continue to use RedRegistration v3.0 with their current registration code, gaining all of the new features except for the E-Commerce related features.

02/20/2000
Subject: RedRegistration v3.0

Version 3.0 has been completed. Current users of RedRegistration may request a private link to download the new version. Documentation is incomplete, but is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2000.  A public link will not be provided until the documentation is complete.  

RedRegistration E-Commerce v3.0 adds support for RegNow and other companies to automatically create registration codes for your software.  The codes that are created will always be time limited codes, expiring in 45 days. This will allow the end-user to immediately start using the software, and allow time for the payment to be processed before a full code is sent.  Only the developer can create a non-restricted code, so it will still be necessary for you to generate codes, and deliver them.

If your payment processor is not listed, and you would like to see them support RedRegistration v3.0, contact them and request that they contact RedBaron Software Company at this address, vendor.support@redregistration.com. RedBaron Software Company will provide all the necessary support to the processor, including source code and phone support.  RedBaron Software Company reserves the right to deny this service to any processor.  The processor will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

01/17/2000

RedRegistration v2.0a Build 1824 Released

Version 2.0a Build 1824 has been released. This adds a new feature, Extended Hardware locking. The machine lock codes generated are longer, and alphanumeric, eliminating the duplication that has been occurring.  

A new sample for Microsoft Access is now included, that shows more functions that were not included in the previous sample.

10/06/1999

Online application for Trial Codes now open.

Users may have attempted to use the form and received some script errors. It is now open, and functions properly.  Please provide accurate information, as all information is verified by our staff, and only records that are accurate will be processed.

To apply online for a trial registration code, visit //RedRegistration/redreg_trial.html.  

09/29/1999

RedRegistration v3.0a is scheduled for release March 1, 2000.

New features include the ability to have payment processors, such as Digital Rivers, RegNow, and others, create registration codes for you.  Codes created by these processor will always be limited codes, usually expiring within 90 days.  RedRegistration will have additional properties that will allow you to detect which distributor created the code, and to disable some or all online distributors.

RedRegistration v3.0 will sell for $199.00, but all developers that purchased RedRegistration v2.0 will receive a free upgrade to v3.0. If you have not already purchased RedRegistration v2.0, now is the time to do it, as you will save $100.00.

RedBaron Software Company has released RedUpdate (more information below), and a special offer is available.

09/13/1999

RedRegistration v2.0a Build 1818 is now available. Sample applications have been added for Delphi versions 3 & 4. Sample application GenRegCode.exe has been modified to read the registration information from the registry. This enables the developer to register with the RedRegistration dialog, and immediately create registration codes without recompiling a GenRegCode.  NOTE: GenRegCode is only a sample, and not required for the use of RedRegistration.

A new feature has been introduced, an online version checker.  Use this to keep your SDK updated.

09/01/1999

RedBaron Software Company has moved to it's own domain. 
Company web page is: http://www.redware.net 
Red Registration's web page: //RedRegistration

Email address:
Support: support@redregistration.com
Sales: sales@redregistration.com
Other: info@redregistration.com

06/15/1999

RedRegistration v2.0a Build 1811 is now available. Sample applications have been updated for compatibility with Visual Studio 97.  Sample application GenRegCode.exe has been recompiled with static builds of MFC, so that no runtimes are required to run this application. NOTE: GenRegCode is only a sample, and not required for the use of RedRegistration.

The following issues where addressed:

• In some cases a memory leak could occur, this has been fixed

RedRegistration is now available as a Static C++ Library.  All registered developers qualify to receive this build. Send an email to static.library@redregistration.com Include your Name, E-Mail address, and the version of C++ you are using.  This file is not a public release, and is only available to paid users.

05/01/1999

RedRegistration v2.0a Build 1810 has now been posted. All files have been updated. It is recommended that everyone download this file.

The following issues where addressed:

• Incorrectly handling Restriction codes, with restricted developer codes.
• Incorrectly handling restricted developer codes, causes GPF's Fixed a memory leak that occurred in developer codes with restrictions.
• Corrections to Help File
• Access Database changed to use the reference method.  MS Access 97 does not fully support ActiveX controls, and it was determined that the reference method was the best route to take.

04/22/1999

RedRegistration v2.0a has now been posted. All files have been updated.