Welcome to ionForge's Evolution!
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This is a special trial version of Evolution. For 30 days you will be able to
use a fully functional '10 user' version of Evolution - Free. After the 30 day
trial period, your Evolution software will convert itself to a completely Free
single user Evolution 'Personal Edition' license.  This is a perpetual license
- you will never have to pay for this single user Evolution 'Personal Edition'
license.  When you decide to use Evolution in a team project, simply contact
ionForge to purchase more licenses. Your single user Evolution 'Personal
Edition' License will convert easily into a larger, multi-user license.  You
can choose from a variety of licensing options; contact one of our sales
representatives (sales@ionforge.com) for assistance or visit
http://www.ionforge.com.


Installation
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There are two installation files:

	EVClient.exe
	EVServer.exe


Key Features
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* Real time / Multicast updating: See system changes instantly without explicit refresh 
* Productions: Component level change tracking 
* Reflections: Automatically managed code rebasing 
* Easy to learn / easy to use intuitive interface 
* Import from other source control solutions 
* Deferred locks: File assignment occurs automatically 
* Advanced Branching Model supports any development methodology 
* Customizable promotion ladders 
* Special features reduce merge conflicts 
* Supports ANY ODBC datasource 
* Works with enterprise level security 
* Customize security with event triggers 
* Automated deployment through event triggers 
* Identify bugs through design deconstruction 
* Complete change reports (exportable to HTML) 
* Access code from anywhere using encrypted TCP/IP 
* Obliteration feature - Removes code without harming history 
* Works in Progress - Sandboxed changes 
* Event triggers automate 'human procedures' and manual scripts 
* Support any development methodology 
* Define work boundaries 
* Insulate each component owner and let them handle the specifics of their Production and promote it up your promotion ladder accordingly 



Feedback
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We want to hear what you have to say!  Simply email the Evolution Development Team 
and let them know what you think!

support@ionforge.com


Spread the Word
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Tell a friend about the completely Free Personal Edition of Evolution! 
Just visit http://www.ionforge.com and put their information in. 
They will receive an email telling them about Evolution.


Resources
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The Evolution Development Team (EDT) has created the following resources to assist you with any 
questions you may have about Evolution.

Most questions have already been addressed in the Evolution help file documentation.  

* Evolution help file documentation is located in:
<evolution client install directory>\Languages\English\Help  
ex. C:\Program Files\ionForge\ionForge Evolution\Languages\English\Help

* Get started with Evolution here:
	http://www.ionforge.com/resources/050207_source_control_getting_started.html

* You can learn Evolution terminology here:
	http://www.ionforge.com/resources/040502_grammar_legend.html

* You can find out about Productions here:
	http://www.ionforge.com/resources/030606_productions.html

* The Evolution Development Team has also created a forum - where users assist users with 
	common questions. The Evolution Development Team regularly participates in this forum, as well!

	http://www.cmcrossroads.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=evolution

* And you are always welcome to contact the Evolution Development Team directly.  
	Simply email the EDT at support@ionforge.com



Contacts
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Technical support, including help getting started	support@ionforge.com
Presales and sales questions				sales@ionforge.com
Feedback						info@ionforge.com
Press inquiries						press@ionforge.com



Thanks for using Evolution