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MhsB+ - Setup hosts to communicate via the B+ Protocol with MHS 1.5C

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            T   E   C   H   N   O   L   O   G   I   E   S

                   11433 Cronridge Drive, Suite H
                       Owings Mills, MD 21117
                          [phone]
                       FAX: [phone]

                      MHS: Support @ Infinite
          CompuServe: >MHS:Support @ Infinite (or 73270,405)
            Internet: [e-mail]

  Technical Support provided on the CompuServe Information Service in
                         PCVENF Section 13


OVERVIEW

   MHS 1.5C supports the use of CompuServe (CSERVE) as an MHS hub.

   When MHS 1.5C connects to CompuServe, it uses the CompuServe's
   B+ protocol, instead of the standard MHS-ATI protocol which is
   normally used when two MHS hosts communicate.

   An undocumented capability of MHS 1.5C is its ability to communicate
   with other MHS 1.5C hosts using the B+ protocol instead.  (This is
   possible only for communication between two MHS hosts running 1.5C.)

   Unofficial tests have shown the B+ protocol to offer additional
   speed and efficiency for MHS host to host communications, especially
   in the area of error handling and recovery over lower quality
   dial-up connections.

   However, MHS provides no mechanism for configuring which protocol
   to use when connecting to another host.  CompuServe always uses B+,
   while all other hosts use MHS-ATI.

   MHSBPLUS.EXE, contained in this .ZIP file, will allow you to configure
   MHS to communicate with other MHS 1.5C hosts using the B+ protocol.

   MhsB+ is provided for your use "free of charge".     The MHSPLUS.EXE
   program can be freely distibuted in an unmodified format, as long
   as it is not distributed in exchange for any form of compensation,
   and as long as this documentation file accompanies the executable.

   If you like MhsB+, we'd like to invite you to check out some of
   our network products, which are listed in the section below.

   And if you really like MhsB+, and you feel so moved that an
   irrepressible urge comes over you to send us money, then while that
   is certainly not required, we would just hate to ruin that "special
   magic of the moment", and would be happy to accept any and all
   contributions.

RUNNING MHSBPLUS

   Simply running MHSBPLUS.EXE will display information about
   command-line parameters, and will display the protocol currently
   in use by each host to which your host connects in a dial-out
   fashion.

   MHS 1.5C defines two different protocols:  MHS-ATI and BPLUS.

   To configure your host to communicate with another MHS 1.5C host
   using the BPLUS protocol, issue the following command:

      MHSBPLUS hostname

   Substitute the appropriate host name for hostname above.  Note that
   this other specified host must also be running MHS 1.5C.

   To reset a host to communicate with the MHS-ATI protocol, use
   the following format:

      MHSBPLUS hostname -r



   NOTE: If you use the MHS Directory Manager to change any information
   about a host's configuration, it will reset the communications
   protocol to MHS-ATI, and you will need to re-execute MHSBPLUS.EXE
   to change the protocol in use back to BPLUS.



PRODUCTS FROM INFINITE TECHNOLOGIES
===================================

Infinite Technologies offers innovative and easy-to-use software
solutions, designed primarily for the networked environment.

We back our products with dependable service and special attention
to individual requirements.  All of our programs are easy to learn
and use, and are designed to increase your efficiency.

We also want to help keep you up-to-date with product information,
updates and technical support.

These services are provided via the following mechanisms:

On the CompuServe Information Service, Infinite Technologies offers
support and product updates in Section and Library 4 of the NOVVEN
forum.

Via MHS (through CSERVE or NHUB), you can address technical support
and/or product information inquiries to SUPPORT @ INFINITE.

You can also subscribe to our MHS Librarian! mailing list, which
will include notices of product updates.  To join this mailing
list, send a message via MHS (CSERVE or NHUB) to LIBRARY @ INFINITE
with SUBSCRIBE on your subject line.  (CompuServe users can send a
message to >MHS:Library@Infinite via CompuServe Mail.)

For an index of files available via LIBRARY @ INFINITE, send a message
with INDEX on your subject line.


NETWORK UTILITIES
-----------------

*  I-Queue! - Simplifies network printing and print queue management
   in the Novell NetWare environment.  From within a small memory
   resident pop-up (0 to 2-1/2KB), I-Queue! allows users to easily
   change NetWare print queues and modify "capture" parameters.
   I-Queue! is compatible with Novell's PRINTCON/PRINTDEF and adds
   global PRINTCON support for Novell's own utilities.
   Queue management capabilities include:  delete/reorder print jobs,
   move/copy jobs between queues, and hold/delayed printing.
   NOW INCLUDES A WINDOWS VERSION!

*  I-Queue! Server - Turn printers attached to any network workstation
   into shared network printers.  Two to four times faster than RPRINTER,
   compatible with workstations running Windows, and compatible with
   printer ports that do not provide "hardware interrupt support".

*  LockIT! - Intelligent Security for DOS & Windows workstations
   on Novell NetWare networks.  LockIT! addresses the problem of
   users leaving workstations unattended, and the security issues
   that this presents.  Unlike other solutions that will reboot or
   logout a workstation after a period of "inactivity", potentially
   leading to data loss, LockIT! locks out keyboard input until you
   enter your NetWare password...even allowing unattended processes
   to continue executing.

*  CastAway! - A better NetWare broadcast message trap.  Get NetWare
   message notification (e.g., SEND) without your PC locking up until
   you press CTRL-ENTER!  Get notified of new messages while in graphics
   based applications!  All in 0 to 1-1/2KB of conventional memory!

*  PopIT! - Gain pop-up access to almost ANY program with less than
   2-1/2 KB overhead.  Network administrators -- access SYSCON,
   RCONSOLE, FCONSOLE and all of your favorite network utilities
   without leaving your current application.

*  OnCall! - A memory resident "Chat" utility for Novell NetWare,
   that runs in between 0 and 2-1/2 KB of workstation memory.
   Simple, straightforward, and easy to use.  NOW INCLUDES A
   WINDOWS VERSION!

EXPRESSIT! ELECTRONIC MAIL
--------------------------

*  ExpressIT! Electronic Mail - The ExpressIT! Electronic Mail product
   family includes the following products:

   *  ExpressIT! - The network version of ExpressIT!, including
      the MHS-compatible DOS version, which runs in less than 2KB of
      resident memory.

   *  ExpressIT! Remote - A remote version of ExpressIT! (DOS) customized
      for use on stand-alone/remote PCs.  Includes Personal MHS and
      allows users to send and receive mail with any MHS based
      electronic mail system.  Includes the ability to run the MHS
      Connectivity Manager from within the 2KB TSR without exiting
      your current application.

   *  ExpressIT! Windows Client - An upgrade for the network version
      of ExpressIT! offering native support for the Microsoft Windows
      environment, and a wealth of additional features, including
      mail enabling of other Windows applications.

   *  ExpressIT! Remote Windows - A remote version of the Windows
      version of ExpressIT! customized for use on stand-alone/remote
      PCs.  Includes Personal MHS and allows users to send and receive
      mail with any MHS based electronic mail system.

      A special Windows based MHS configuration utility eliminates the
      need to use the MHS Directory Manager.

   *  ExpressIT! OS/2 Client - An upgrade for the network version
      of ExpressIT! offering native support for the IBM OS/2 v2.x
      environment, and a wealth of additional features.

   All versions of ExpressIT! include ExpressIT! Directory Assistance,
   facilitating automatic exchange of user directories between ExpressIT!
   hosts.

MHS GATEWAYS AND UTILITIES
--------------------------

*  MHS Scheduler - An MHS mail agent that provides greater flexibility
   in configuring when MHS will connect to a host.  On a host-by-host
   basis, the MHS administrator can configure different frequencies of
   forced connections based on different times of the day, with
   separate weekday, weekend, and holiday scheduling possible.
   MHS gateways and internetwork connections can also be scheduled.
   The companion RunIT! utility simplifies the creation of batch file
   gateways...now you can run your tape backup system on your MHS
   server.

*  MHS Librarian! - An MHS Gateway that allows users to request
   information to be forwarded to them via MHS.  Requests are
   made by placing a keyword in the "SUBJECT" field of the message
   that you address to the library.  A list of files may be
   requested by sending a message with the keyword of INDEX.  The
   system Admin can also configure MHS Librarian so that selected
   users can request files or directories other than those that
   appear in the index.  Security is provided by a password program
   that generates unique daily passwords, a fixed password, or you
   can create your own password utility.

   MHS Librarian! also supports "discussion lists", similar to
   the "list server" concept on the internet.

*  PageIT! - An MHS gateway connecting MHS-based electronic mail
   systems to full text alphanumeric pagers.  Once configured,
   sending messages to an alphanumeric pager is as simple as
   sending a message from your favorite MHS application.

*  ForwardIT! - An MHS mail agent for automatically forwarding
   MHS based electronic mail messages.  ForwardIT! can forward
   (or copy) messages addressed to an MHS address to an alternate
   address.

   ForwardIT! is most useful in the MHS remote e-mail environment.
   By remote, we refer to field workers or business travelers who
   operate ExpressIT! Remote, or other MHS compatible remote
   software, on a PC or laptop to access their electronic mail
   from a distant location.  Examples could include a salesperson
   between sales calls, a business traveler in a hotel room,
   or work-at-home scenarios.

   Without ForwardIT!, when mail is sent to a recipient's office
   address, MHS does not allow for a remote user to dial into the
   network and retrieve mail waiting for their office address.  Mail
   addressed to this office address can only be picked up at the
   office.

   In order to send a message to the user's MHS remote, the sender
   must assume responsibility for sending a copy of the message to
   the remote MHS address.

   With ForwardIT!, the user leaves a forwarding address at the
   office, and while they're out, all messages will be forwarded,
   or copied, to their forwarding address, giving users transparent
   access to their electronic mail while away from the office.

   This forwarding address can be any valid MHS address, including
   addresses via MHS gateways.

*  MhsQ! - An MHS gateway interface to NetWare print queues.
   Messages can be sent via MHS to a NetWare print queue.
   This capability can be useful for MHS remote sites and/or
   MHS enabled applications for generating printed output
   and/or reports.

   MhsQ! can also redirect print queues on one file server
   to a remote print queue on another file server via MHS.

*  ExpressIT! MHS Directory Assistant - A directory services
   gateway that automatically creates and updates user routes
   in a multi-host workgroup environment.  Add a user at one
   host within the workgroup, and the user route will automatically
   be created at all other hosts within the workgroup.  Add a
   new host to your workgroup, and the host and user lists will
   automatically be added to other hosts within the workgroup.
   (Directory Assistant is bundled with ExpressIT! but is also
   available separately.)

*  MHSNotify! - A TSR which runs on the MHS mail server only, and
   automatically notifies recipients of new electronic mail
   received from remote MHS sites, or across internetwork
   connections.  An excellent alternative to MHSALERT for
   DaVinci e-mail users!  (MHSNotify! is bundled with ExpressIT!)

REQUESTING TRIAL VERSIONS VIA MHS
---------------------------------

   30-Day Trial Versions of many Infinite Technologies Products can
   be requested via MHS.

   For more information, send an MHS message to LIBRARY @ INFINITE
   via CSERVE or NHUB, with a subject line of INDEX.

DOWNLOADING TRIAL VERSIONS FROM COMPUSERVE
------------------------------------------

   30-Day Trial Versions of many Infinite Technologies Products are
   available on CompuServe!  Look for the following files in the
   NOVVEN Forum, Library 4:

      EXPDOS.ZIP - ExpressIT! E-Mail (NetWare) (DOS Version)
      EXPWIN.ZIP - ExpressIT! E-Mail (NetWare) (Windows Version)
      EXPOS2.ZIP - ExpressIT! E-Mail (NetWare) (OS/2 Version)
      REMDOS.ZIP - ExpressIT! E-Mail (Remote & non-NetWare) (DOS Version)
      REMWIN.ZIP - ExpressIT! E-Mail (Remote & non-NetWare) (Windows Version)
      REMOS2.ZIP - ExpressIT! E-Mail (Remote & non-NetWare) (OS/2 Version)
      EXSPEL.ZIP - Supplemental file for ExpressIT! (Spelling Dictionary)

      POPIT.ZIP  - PopIT!
      ONCALL.ZIP - OnCall!
      CASTAW.ZIP - CastAway!
      IQUEUE.ZIP - I-Queue!
      IQS.ZIP    - I-Queue! Server
      LOCKIT.ZIP - LockIT!
      MHSCED.ZIP - MHS Scheduler
      PAGEIT.ZIP - PageIT!
      4WARD.ZIP  - ForwardIT!
      MHSNFY.ZIP - MHSNotify!
      MHSLIB.ZIP - MHS Librarian!
      EXDA.ZIP   - ExpressIT! MHS Directory Assistant
      MHSQ.ZIP   - MhsQ!

   And don't miss our *FREE* utilities (also in NOVVEN Library 4):

      NETERR.ZIP - Network error handlers (CRITTER, SHATTACH)
                   to reboot unattended workstations and clear
                   network errors.
      CREATQ.ZIP - Create NetWare print queues on a volume other
                   than SYS:
      LOGIN.ZIP  - Load TSRs from the NetWare Login Script without
                   losing available memory!
      MHSACT.ZIP - Automatically re-activate deactivated MHS
                   internetwork hosts without operator intervention.
      MHSSWP.ZIP - Redirect MHS swap files to a local drive or
                   VDISK.
      MHSBPL.ZIP - Configure MHS 1.5C host to host communications
                   to use the B+ protocol.
      SENDIT.ZIP - Send MHS messages from the DOS command line
                   or batch files.

   Plus, other helpful text files and reports:

      MHSGAT.TXT - NetWare MHS and Gateways overview
      DOSMEM.TXT - PC Memory management/architecture overview
      WINTIP.TXT - Windows vs. NetWare Troubleshooting Tips



   ...and stay tuned for MORE!!!




FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:


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            T   E   C   H   N   O   L   O   G   I   E   S

                   11433 Cronridge Drive, Suite H
                       Owings Mills, MD 21117
                          [phone]
                       FAX: [phone]

                      MHS: Support @ Infinite
          CompuServe: >MHS:Support @ Infinite (or 73270,405)
            Internet: [e-mail]

  Technical Support provided on the CompuServe Information Service in
                   NOVVEN Section 4 (GO INFINITE)


 In Australia:
    Future Technologies, Level 2 - 60 York Street, Sydney NSW
    Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
    Contacts: Cynthia Kuiper, Richard Denyer or Steve Ross

 In Austria (Österreich):
    MISSING LINK GmbH, Wickenburggasse 14, A-1080 Wien
    Telephone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]; MHS: Support@MLink
    Contact: Johannes Zeitelberger

 In Germany (Deutschland):
    PLZ 2/4 --
    Ing. Büro, K.H. Lendroth, Auf dem Kleinen Feld 8, D-28717 Bremen
    Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone], MHS: KLendrot@Lend-Ing
    Contact: Karl-Hermann Lendroth

    PLZ 0/1/3 --
    microCOM Franchise GFI, Gesellerschaft für Informationssyteme,
    Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG, Bayerische Str. 32, D-10707 Berlin
    Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone], MHS: Juergen@MC
    Contact: Jürgen Knaack

    PLZ 5/6/9 --
    SHIFT Computer GmbH, Würzburger Str. 62-68, D-63739 Aschaffenburg
    Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone], MHS: STW@SHIFT-AB
    Contact: Stephan H. Wissel

    PLZ 7/8 --
    SHIFT Computer GmbH, Niederlassung Freiburg, Rimsinger Weg 10,
    D-79111 Freiburg im Breisgau
    Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone], MHS: PD@INTEG-FR
    Contact: Peter de Waard

 In Norway:
    Infonor Kompetanse A-S, 1816 Skiptvet, Langli
    Telephone: [phone],  FAX: [phone], MHS: Olaf@InfoKomp
    Contact: Olaf Berli

 In Spain:
    BSI, Calle Bac de Roda 198, 08020 Barcelona
    Telephone: [phone],  FAX: [phone]
    Contact: Josep Rifa

 In Sweden:
    Direktrosys, Sandtorpsvagen 10, Nynashamn 14900
    Telephone: [phone],  FAX: [phone]
    Contact: Mats Gahlin

 In Switzerland (Schweiz):
    Maurhofer Informatik, Birkenweg 2, Postfach: 353, CH-8304 Wallisellen
    Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone], CIS: 100016,2244
    Contact: Fritz Maurhofer

 In U.K.:
    NetConnect Limited, St. John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge
    Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone], MHS: SBacon@NetCon