		MBONE Session Directory
			for
		Windows NT and Windows 95
			Version 1.1 beta

This is the second test release of my MBONE Session Directory tool.  It 
was written from scratch, by analyzing the (relatively simple) packet 
format.  Later, I found the IETF draft of the Session Description Protocol, 
and implemented most of that.  Most of SDP V2 has been implemented.

Things it can do

  Receive sessions.
  Receive sessions on the SDP V2 group and port.
  Show detailed information about sessions.

Things it cannot (yet) do

  Originate sessions
  Cache known sessions to disk
  Run external programs

Things currently in beta testing

  DDE communication with media tools.  This currently has a few too 
many bugs, but it will be released Real Soon Now.  This will allow the 
SD tool to communicate with media stream tools, in order to open 
sessions and the like.

Known bugs

  Doesn't get the session lifetimes correct sometimes.

Where to get it

You can always find it at these fine locations:

  http://archive.thepoint.net/Internet/Interactive%20media/MBONE/SD/Win32
  ftp://archive.thepoint.net/Archive/Internet/Interactive%20media/MBONE/SD/Win32

I am currently developing Win32 applications which will allow 
transmission and reception of many audio and video formats that are 
common on the MBONE.  If you are interested in this, feel free to drop 
me a line.  (That said, however, don't write to me if all you are going to 
say is, "Me too!".  I know.  Trust me, you'll get a copy when it's ready.)

If you enjoy using this, great!  If you have suggestions for how to improve 
it (beyond just urging me to implement what the UNIX SD does), let me 
know.  If you feel like complaining, go write your own version and 
complain to yourself.

-- Arlie Davis <arlie@thepoint.net>

