                                   MENU OPTIONS
                                   ------------


     The following   menu  options are  available to the caller provided the
     necessary security level has been obtained by the SysOp.


     (A)scii Color - on/off
     ----------------------
     This command, when enabled, will allow color on those systems properly
     configured.   There are  three requirements  before  this  will  work.
     First, the  caller must  have  set his  communication parameters  to 8
     bits, no parity.  Secondly, he must be running software which supports
     this option.   Qmodem,  Procomm, and  Pibterm are three such examples.
     Most require  that ANSI.SYS be installed on the home system.  This can
     be done  by putting  the line  DEVICE=ANSI.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS file.
     Thirdly, he must have a color monitor.

     NOTE:  A SysOp using a composite monitor with a color graphics adaptor
     may not enable this feature.


     (B)uzz Back
     -----------
     This command, when enabled, will instruct MINIHOST to call you back at
     the   Call  back  number  placed in the configuration file.  It is not
     likely you will have this option available to you.


     (C)hange Directory
     ------------------
     This command  allows a  caller to  move within  the  hard  drive.    A
     knowledge of path and sub-directory protocol is advisable.    Entering
     '\' alone would  change to  the root  directory.   Typing '\games' may
     change to  the 'games'  directory, if  one exists. By pressing  (F)ile
     Directory while  you are in  the "ROOT" directory,  you will see  most
     of  the  sub-directories  that  are  available;  they  end  with   the
     filename  extension  of    ".DIR"  .    Due  to  security restrictions
     you may not be allowed in a particular sub-directory.

     You may NOT enter a drive specifier here.


     (D)ownload File
     ---------------
     Entering 'D' from the menu will allow you to download (send) a program
     from this  system.   Xmodem (checksum   & CRC) and ASCII protocols are
     supported.   You may   NOT  enter a directory or drive specifier here.
     You must  have specified  the correct drive and/or sub-directory prior
     to selecting  the D for download.  When you select D for download, the
     system will prompt you for the filename.  After you enter the filename
     and if  the file  is found,  the  system  will  then  prompt  for  the
     protocol.  You will see:

     0 - EXIT will abort the download.
     1 - ASCII  this is for the  ASCII protocol.  This should  ONLY be used
         with text files.  It is not to be used with programs, source code,
         or squeezed/compressed  or ARChived  (i.e., .ARC extension)  files
         where error correction is necessary.
     2 - XMODEM  (CRC  or CHECKSUM).   Minihost  will determine whether you
         have requested CRC  or Checksum  protocol.  If you  choose to have
         error correction using Xmodem, just press the number 2. Next, from
         your end your must choose between CRC or Checksum protocol.
         Minihost will respond appropriately.


     (E)nter Message
     ---------------
     This option will allow you to enter a message to a fellow user.  It is
     limited to  20 lines of text.   If there is already a message waiting,
     your message will be  appended to the other  message.  When the  named
     user calls in,  the  message is  displayed right after log-on. Use (P)
     to pause the  display/playback of the message or use (S) to completely
     halt the display and have Minihost resume normal operation.


     (F)ile Directory
     ----------------
     This option  will  give  you  a  listing  of  the  various  files  and
     directories on  the system.   The  file size will follow the directory
     entry.   Size is rounded to the nearest 'K' (1024 bytes).  Directories
     will end with DIR, DBASE.........DIR would be a valid directory.


     (G)oodbye
     ---------
     Self explanatory.  Logs off the caller.


     (H)elp with Host
     ----------------
     Displays this text file.


     (L)og New Drive
     ---------------
     This is the provision for changing the default logged drive.


     (O)perator Chat
     ---------------
     Selecting this  option summons the SysOp and if answered, will provide
     for real-time conversation via the keyboards.  The system will beep at
     the Sysop.   If  he is  available, he  can press any key to enter chat
     mode. To exit the chat mode the  either end can  press the ESCape key.


     (M)essage to SysOp
     ------------------
     A  message  to the  SysOp is  left  in the file  MINIHOST.LOG.  Anyone
     with security  clearance to read MINIHOST.LOG can read these messages.
     This  can be used  to provide public  messages if all  users have  the
     necessary security clearance.  Another approach is to enable new users
     (with CLOSEDSYSTEM=N) and allow them limited  access to the  system as
     follows.

     If a NEWUSER  wished to access to the  system, they could  choose this
     option and leave the following information for the SysOp:

     1.  Real First and Last Name
     2.  Address  (include city, state, and zip code).
     3.  Home phone number
     4.  Work phone number
     5.  Type of computer system
     6.  Hours that you can be reached by phone

     After approving  the request, the users  security clearance  would be
     increased accordingly.


     (P)rogram Descripts
     -------------------
     The file  listed by  this option is created when a program is uploaded
     by a  caller.   It can  be edited  by the  sysop to reflect the proper
     subdirectory the uploaded file was transferred to.


     (R)ead Log File
     ---------------
     This selection  allows the  caller to read the private messages to the
     Sysop and  see what other users have done while on the system and what
     files they  have  uploaded/downloaded.   Depending upon  how the SysOp
     has configured the system, you may not have clearance for this option.


     (S)earch for File
     -----------------
     This  selection will  search EVERY  subdirectory  for the  wildcard /
     filespec you specify and give the path if found.


     (U)pload File
     -------------
     This function  is similar  to the  Download option, except the file is
     sent from  the caller  to the  host system.   A  provision is made for
     entering a description of the uploaded file.
