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EXECPCT2.EXE, The upgraded version of PC-TALK III communication program.
Changes in Version 2.0 (Summary EXECPCT.EXE documentation follows)
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The following changes were implemented in version 2.0 of EXECPCT.EXE:
1. Standard BBS ANSI Color/Music incorporated, highly reliable.
2. IBM 3101 terminal emulation fixed.
3. Line 25 status fixed for file transfer.
4. Pacing fixed.
5. The entire main I/O routine is rewritten, allowing 2400 baud capability.
6. Autodownload screen is cleaner, more informative.
7. ALT-A quick dial added.
8. No scroll on xmodem receive and transmit.
9. Current subdirectory path shown on ALT-L,G,R,T,V,Y commands.
10. "=P:" is now a legal pacing option. Useful for message uploads to BBS.
11. Xmodem file transfer sped up even more.
12. Canceling an xmodem receive now deletes the partial file from your disk.
13. 1200,n,8,1 is now the default communication parameter.
14. Many small inconsistencies were removed.
EXECPCT.SUM 1/19/85
VERSION 2.0
Summary of Features in EXECPCT.EXE
created by Kyle Cummings, Phil Katz, Bob Mahoney, and others
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EXECPCT.EXE is an enhanced version of the PC-Talk communications
program. This is only a short summary of the features of this
version. For full documentation you should read:
PC-TALK.DOC - the original PC-Talk documentation
EXECPCT.DOC - the full enhancement documentation
EXEC3101.DOC - explanation of IBM 3101 emulation
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This version of PC-Talk was coordinated through the Exec-PC Multiuser
Bulletin Board in Milwaukee, WI., 414-964-5160. Later versions will
always be available there.
The next page contains a list of features unique to EXECPCT.
The page after that lists the other features that make it different
from the original PC-Talk.
Features unique to EXECPCT 1/19/85
XMODEM - Phil Katz completely rewrote the xmodem routines in assembler.
This means your file transmissions will be faster, especially if you
use floppy disks. For version 2.0, the xmodem will no longer scroll
off the bottom of the screen.
Color/Music/Graphics - The standard ANSI style color/music is included
here. This implementation is much less likely to get hung up on invalid
escape codes.
IBM 3101 emulation - redone by Kyle Cummings. See the file EXEC3101.DOC
for details.
Complete new main I/O - Phil Katz has completely rewritten the main I/O
routines that service the communications port and keyboard. This will
allow the program to handle 2400 baud.
New default pacing of "=X" - you can now put a default pacing option of X
on an entry in the Dial Menu. This will make all file transmissions for
that number default to xmodem. If you want to xmit in ASCII, use "=A"
Remote command actuation - Best seen by calling the Exec-PC bulletin board,
allows the BBS to send commands to your computer. For example, the BBS
can ask you for just the filename that you would like to download, and
the rest of the transfer will be automatic. Also allows the BBS to
set emulation modes automatically. Using this feature, you could
download the files LUE.COM, LUT.COM and LUU.COM with the following
command: A;LUU.COM;LUT.COM;LUU.COM Simple!
Stealth Mode - The ALT-B command ("B" for Beep) will completely eliminate
any sounds that come from PC-Talk. Prompting beeps from both the remote
computer and from PC-Talk are filtered out. Even music in the color/music
presentations of bulletins will be silenced.
Quick Dial - The ALT-A command has been added. This is similar to the
ALT-D dial command, but it does not show the large dial menu. Use this
command if you know what directory number you want to dial.
New Defaults - The default modem comm parameters are now 1200 baud, 8 data
bits, 1 stop bit. This is the most popular combination in use today. Also,
the defaults set in the ALT-F screen will be used in the dialing directory.
Xmodem Receive Cancel - Canceling an xmodem file receive will automatically
delete that file from your disk. This will keep your disks less cluttered.
Cleanup and improvement of - auto-redial, disk space algorithm, signon
screen, and various bugs.
Other Differences from Original PC-Talk 1/19/85
FREEWARE(tm) notice and startup screen combined.
Set/Clear ALT 1-0 temporary command, ALT-= changed to SHIFT-TAB.
A carriage return is automatically provided after the modem
initialization command, eliminating need for } in the ALT-F screen.
Split Screen function, activated by CTRL-HOME. This puts all of your
input on the bottom of the screen until you hit enter.
Hangup command ALT-H. This hangs up your modem immediately.
The redial routine was rewritten to have a more informative screen plus
more control.
The strings you assign to the ALT-1/0 keys can be saved and restored from
a file, just like the function keys. This is command ALT-I and ALT-U.
Subdirectoies are supported, ALT-G.
Disk free space is shown when you use the ALT-V and upload commands.
Comm parameters will be automatically changed to the proper 8-N-1
when xmodem transfer is activated.
Manual dialing allows you to change the communications parameters.
Plus other small changes.
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Bob Mahoney
SYSOP
Exec-PC Multiuser BBS 414-964-5160