Copyright (c) 1993 Chris Hawkinson, Computer Solutions by Hawkinson
IRC client for OS/2 allows you to run off of an IRC server.
V1.0g improves performance and improves multitasking with other clients.
Shareware Notice
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This software is being distributed as shareware. For $5.00, you will
receive over the Internet a registered copy of the latest versions of
the IRC, whois, Archie (when released). Archie (level 1, non-PM) will
be released before October 1, 1993 unless circumstances prohibit its
release). For an additional $5.00, I will ship a disk containing the
registered versions and the latest version of the documentation (including an expanded tutorial on IRC) printed on a laser printer (as well as on the disk).
The source code can be purchased at $5.00 per client (electronically),
or $10.00 per client (sent through the mail). I will not send any source
code to any non-registered users. The source code may then be used in any
desired fashion, however, a copyright notice MUST be kept intact for any
code that includes even one line of the original, or is partially based on
the original code. A copyright notice of: "portions Copyright (c) 1993
Chris Hawkinson, Computer Solutions by Hawkinson", is acceptable.
History
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A few months back there was a REXX client written to handle WHOIS searches
under OS/2. It was simple, easy to understand, but had some problems. I
didn't use whois all that much, but when I did, I needed features that it
just couldn't handle. I developed a new REXX whois for my own use, but I
wasn't satisfied. Since it wasn't important, I shelved it.
A few weeks back I started on two other clients, a IRC client and a Archie
client. With the pieces I developed for these two clients, a new whois
client written in C/C++ was born.
After the whois client was released, I finished work on the IRC client,
here it is. The idea of this first IRC client is to get it into your
hands so you can say what you want. There are lots of possibilities,
but I need the direction from the OS/2 crowd, not the UNIX packages.
Computer Solutions by Hawkinson
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Computer Solutions by Hawkinson is a software development and consulting
organization with clients all over the nation (and contractors all over
the world). Besides Software Development consulting, we develop
applications for internal use, and for resale.
For more information on how we can help your organization, please send
e-mail via Internet to sales@csbh.com or call us at (914) 229-9853.
Requirements
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+ OS/2 (tested on 2.1 GA, but should work on at least any 2.x versions)
+ IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 (version 1.2.1 and above)
+ a SET HOSTNAME in the CONFIG.SYS (created during ICAT).
+ IRC Server
Installation
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1) Copy the irc.exe to a directory on your path.
2) Find out a host near you (see READ.ME). I used several across the U.S.,
irc +n (your chosen nickname) +u (your user name) +r (your real name)
+h (new host) +s
This will save the information in a file in the directory pointed to
by the ETC environment variable (or in the current directory if
the variable is not found). The system will then attempt to test
the connection.
If the port has to be changed, type:
irc +p (new port) +s
Quick Start
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irc [+Option argument]
Where:
Options and Arguments:
h - Define IRC Server (argument is the server name)");
l - Log the session. (argument is the log file).");
n - Define Nickname (argument is the nickname)");
p - Define Port (argument is the port)");
s - Saves the defined settings");
u - Define the User name (argument is the User name)");
r - Define the Real name (argument is the Real Name)");
? - Simple help
Registering
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To register, send in U.S. funds the following fees:
$5.00 For registered versions of whois, Archie and IRC sent over the
Internet.
$10.00 For registered versions of whois, Archie and IRC and printed
documentation, sent via the postal service.
Plus
$5.00 For the source code of whois, Archie or IRC sent over the
Internet.
$10.00 For the source code of whois, Archie or IRC sent via the
postal service.
Plus
If I am shipping to an address in N.Y. State, please include
the local sales tax for where we are shipping. If you do not
include the tax, no versions will be sent.
Send to:
Computer Solutions by Hawkinson
P.O. Box 314
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Support
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All users, non-registered and registered users get free support via
the E-Mail system of the Internet, the postal service. Registered
users will also receive a BBS number, a fax number and a phone
number ((914) 229-9853) to call for support. Non-registered users
attempting to use the phone number will lose all support.
If you have a problem, there is a hidden option -d which will create
a debug.dat file. Get me the file, a description of the error,
what you did, what it did and the server.
Registered user will get first priority to any bug fixes, requested
new features and beta testing.
via Internet:
support@csbh.com
via Postal Service:
Computer Solutions by Hawkinson
P.O. Box 314
Hyde Park, NY 12538
LICENSE AGREEMENT
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The use of IRC for OS/2 is subject to the following terms and
conditions:
The copy of IRC for OS/2 that you have is distributed as shareware. You
may freely copy and distribute the file IRC10G.ZIP but only AS LONG AS
THIS FILE IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY and that no charges (other than a media
charge or connect time) are applied to the person receiving the file. The
only exception to this is for the Walnut Creek CDROM collection which this file
may be included for profit. You may NOT distribute individual components of IRC10G.ZIP, either as-is or in modified form, without written permission from Chris Hawkinson (or Computer Solutions by Hawkinson).
Since IRC for OS/2 is distributed as shareware, you may use it for a
30-day trial period, as long as you agree to the provisions of this license
agreement. If you continue to use IRC for OS/2 beyond the 30-day trial
period, you are obligated to register it. Instructions for registering
IRC for OS/2 can be found in the 'Registering' sections of READ.ME.
When you register IRC for OS/2, you will receive a single user,
registered copy. You may not distribute the registered copy nor may
it be possible for more than one user to use the software at the same
time.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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Chris Hawkinson (or Computer Solutions by Hawkinson) does not warrant that
IRC for OS/2 will meet your requirements or that its operation will be
uninterrupted or error free. In no event will Chris Hawkinson (or Computer
Solutions by Hawkinson)'s liability for any damages to you or any other
person ever exceed the registration fee that was paid to Chris Hawkinson
(or Computer Solutions by Hawkinson).
Chris Hawkinson (or Computer Solutions by Hawkinson) SHALL NOT IN ANY
CASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR
OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES EVEN
IF HE OR HIS AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not