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simple-socket-tool-1.4_1.4_amd64.deb 2025-12-28 26.4 MB
Simple Socket Tool_1-4.msi 2025-12-27 33.0 MB
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----------------Installation instructions:------------
Windows:
	-opt1: Download and run the .msi installtion (bigger but no java installation required)
	-opt2: Download and run the .exe file as-is (smaller, requires Java >=1.9)
	-opt3: Download and run the .jar file as-is (smallest, requires Java >=1.9)

Linux:
	-opt1: Download and install the .deb package (on Debian based linux system, build-in java runtime)
	-opt3: Download and run the .jar file as-is (smallest, requires Java >=1.9). Set permission to "Executable"
Mac:
	-opt3: Download and run the .jar file as-is (requires Java >=1.9)

NOTE! For a TLS 1.3 connection and you use the .exe or .jar file, Java >=1.11 are required.
If the application is closed by the "Exit & set default", an XML
formatted file with your setting will be created in the same folder and thereby
it's recommended to launch the file using a shortcut...:-)

---------------RELEASE NOTES---------------------------
Version 1.4
	- Added secure (SSL/TLS) client connection option
	- Changed Look & Feel to Nimbus
	- .msi installation file for Windows systems, with build-in Java runtime.
	- Minor fixes (Host name displayed during idle server, minor GUI updates)

Version 1.3.1
	- Bugfix multithreading and improved performance when sending/receiving large files.
	- Added tables for ASCII and TCP/IP ports
	- Splash information on dashbar when send/receiving

Version 1.3
	- Added serial connection option
	- Minor cosmetic updates
	- Improved stability
	- Fixed: Large sent files didn't always showed in terminal window nor as HEX
	- (Internal note) Updated to modularity => requires Java 9+ runtime.

Version 1.2
	- Possibility to add several send text fields with individual Hex mode
	- IP Adresses and ports stored in Comboboxes w. history
	- Corrected messages/buttons during client connection error
	- Bugfix, short lived connections in server mode didn't always shown

Version 1.1
	- VITAL bugfix, partner disconnection didn't terminate socket correctly
	- Added possibility to change textAreas font & fontsize.
	- Added possibility to drag&drop textAreas relative size
	- Minor cosmetic corrections

Version 1.0
	- Bugfix, previous versions actually required Java 1.9 due to methods in FileInputStream class, now works with 1.8
	- Minor changes in the Server/Client tab area
	- Available as Windows executable as well (still requires Java RTE)

Version 0.4
	- Smaller logo in "about" window
	- Fixed update bug on display area
	- Latest server and client settings saved until next time
	- Improved window scalability
	- Connection status in window title
	- Scroll window in send text area

Version 0.3
	- Added possibility to send/view Hex/Binary values
	- Added "Settings" window 
	- Minor bugfixes

Version 0.2
	- Bugfixes for monitoring current socket
	and disconnection handling.
	
Version 0.1
	- First test version
Source: README.txt, updated 2025-12-28