Simplewire, Inc. Perl SMS Software Development Kit 2.4.1 Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Overview 2. Modules 3. Installation and Documentation 4. Example Source Code 5. Simplewire Developer Program 6. Demo Message Credits (How Do I Send Live Messages?) 7. Commercial Software License 8. Sales and Technical Support Overview ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Simplewire Perl SMS Software Development Kit is a 100% pure Perl module. You can use it in nearly any Unix, Linux, or Windows Perl programming environment. The kit has gone through rigorous quality-assurance and testing to ensure a comphrehensive and robust wireless messaging solution. In turn, the Perl SMS Software Development Kit delivers a scalable business solution for high-performance, web based applications in a variety of industries. The Perl SMS Software Development Kit connects your application to, and works in conjunction with, the Simplewire Wireless Messaging Network. This network is the conduit through which customers are able to reach wireless users throughout the world. One may view the hundreds of networks to which you may send messages via Simplewire at http://coverage.simplewire.com/. Please read below for more information on the Simplewire Developer Program and purchasing a Commercial Software License. Modules ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Simplewire Perl SMS Software Development Kit is referenced by the Net::SMS package namespace. Installation and Documentation ---------------------------------------------------------------- The /docs directory contains the Perl SMS Software Development Kit Manual. The manual is in Adobe Acrobat format (.PDF) and you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view it. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader then you can get a free viewer by visiting http://www.adobe.com/. Example Source Code ---------------------------------------------------------------- The /examples directory contains comprehensive source code that demonstrates how to use the Perl SMS Software Development Kit in a variety of ways. You can use this code to quickly develop and test your wireless messaging application. There is a code example for every major function in the Perl SMS Software Development Kit. There are also more programming resources available at the Simplewire Developer Website at http://developers.simplewire.com/. Simplewire Developer Program ---------------------------------------------------------------- If you have not already done so, please join the free Simplewire Developer Program. The program offers you the opportunity to create and quality-assure your wireless messaging application before commercially releasing it. The program provides wireless development tools and resources to help you get started at no cost. Furthermore, you will gain access to an online account, from which you may manage all of your resources, as well as the Simplewire Virtual Mobile Phone, to which you may send free test messages online. To join the program, or for more information, visit http://devprogram.simplewire.com/. Demo Message Credits ---------------------------------------------------------------- In order to send live messages to actual mobile devices from your Developer Account, you must purchase Demo Messages, in the form of credits, on the Simplewire Wireless Messaging Network. Please note that Demo Messages will include the "Simplewire Evaluation" tag at the beginning of each message. All remaining Demo Message Credits will be automatically transferred to your commercial account when you Go Live! In order to purchase Demo Message Credits, login to Your Account at http://www.simplewire.com/account/, and click the "Demo It" button. Commercial Software License ---------------------------------------------------------------- In order to eliminate the "Simplewire Evaluation" tag and gain access to the full spectrum of features, you must upgrade to a commercial account and Go Live! You may do this by purchasing a commercial license for the SMS Software Development Kit or an SMS Starter Package in the Simplewire Store located at http://www.simplewire.com/store/platform/. Sales and Technical Support ---------------------------------------------------------------- Technical support is offered for both developers and commercial users. One may submit problems, bug reports, incompatibilities, requests for change, or other comments at http://support.simplewire.com/. Sales support is offered for users interested in purchasing a commercial license or to answer any questions about Simplewire's products and services. Submit sales inquiries to the Sales Team at http://www.simplewire.com/contact/sales/.