This is the first product that authors SmartData have made available in this way.

Simon Hulse, Managing Director of SmartData UK said ''Although we have been developing software since 1999, this is the first time we have made a fully functional product available to download from the internet. Initial reaction is very encouraging and we aim to distribute more of our software products in this way in the future.'

Anyone can download and use a fully functioning version of NetLog for a 30 day trial period. This enables an informed decision to be made about how NetLog performs and the capabilities it has.

Hulse is also keen to get feedback from user experience. ''We would love to hear from people who download and use NetLog and I am interested in all views - good and bad. Our aim is to develop NetLog and the more input we get the better.''

The download contains a fully functioning version of NetLog, detailed installation instructions and comprehensive user documentation. It can be accessed at www.hirelog.co.uk Download.