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OVERVIEW OF THE PC-HOST COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
PC-HOST, The Business Host Communications System, is in
production and rapidly approaching its target shipping date of
May 1, 1985.
This exciting new Host Communications System significantly
surpasses its competitors, those in the commercial arena and in
the public domain, in features, ease of use and maintenance,
speed and security.
PC-HOST, because of its flexibility, versatility and
security, may be used both by businesses and computer hobbyists
wishing to establish a Host Communications System. PC-HOST, of
course, includes all the standard features anticipated in such a
system, but many others that are unique. Those extraordinary
features include:
* The capability to operate an Electronic
Store and market products through your
computer.
* The capability to offer, via your computer,
credit applications, tests, surveys,
questionnaires and Purchase Orders, to name
just a few.
* The strongest security system available in
micro-computer host communications: NO user
accesses your system unless you allow the
access.
* If you are a programmer, or have one on
staff, PC-HOST will run specially con-
figured programs remotely.
* 2400/1200/300 Baud operations.
* All configuration and maintenance accom-
plished through the PC-HOST Sysop Menu.
All user files manipulated with a text editor or word processor.
Unlike other Host Communications System, PC-HOST is extreme-
ly easy to configure and maintain. Actual system configuration
is accomplished from PC-HOST's Sysop (System Operator) Menu and
requires less than ten minutes. All files in the system, such as
file transfer directories, questionnaires, messages, etc. are
flat text or ASCII in nature and may be written with a text
editor or word processor. Samples of all text files are included
with the system.
The most important feature offered by PC-HOST is its
security. We believe this system is the most secure available.
This is not only because the source code is proprietary, but also
because of the inherent configuration of the program in conjunc-
tion with the configuration established by the operator.
PC-HOST utilizes a multiple level security system which
begins with the operator configuring the system with the deter-
mination that the host will be maintained on a pre-registered
basis or not. If pre-registration is selected, no remote user
will have access to the system unless the operator has specifi-
cally configured a record for the user. If pre-registration is
not required, the operator may base security on Main Menu Access,
allowing remote users access, on an individual basis, to selected
functions, that is, file transfer, electronic mail, etc.
PC-HOST may easily be used as an Electronic Store, with
multiple departments offering various products. Visitors to your
system may order these products with MasterCard, Visa, COD or by
purchase order. When configured with a simple text editor, the
Electronic Stores will not only display the products offered, but
an operator designed description of each product if so desired.
A complete example of an Electronic Store configuration is
included in the documentation.
PC-HOST Survey or Questionnaire module may be used to gather
credit information for your customers or clients, issue tests or
surveys, offer online Purchase Orders for customers or may be
used simply as a security device to check your system's users.
It may be used virtually for anything text file requiring
questions and answers.
Other PC-HOST features include:
* Operator designed Main Menu with more than
150 items available at the descretion of
the operator.
* Up to 99 file transfer directories.
* Remote access to host operating system.
* Up to 2,000 users kept in userlog,
with logon search of less than 15 seconds
* Multiple Message Systems.
* May be used on a network.
All necessary maintenance utilities are included with
PC-HOST: There are no extra programs required. PC-HOST is
complete on one double-sided, double density, unprotected
diskette, with printed documentation. Support for the program
will be available both through the S/D Consultants and RMS
Software PC-HOST Systems, as well as via telephone.
Should you wish to access a PC-HOST Communications System
you may feel free to sign on to the following systems:
S/D Consultants Plain Vanilla System: 301-986-9408
RMS Software's Software Exchange: 301-949-8848
Parameters: 8-N-1 (Although PC-HOST accepts various
combinations)
Baud Rate: 2400/1200/300
Hours: 24 per day, seven days a week.
Future revisions and enhancements to PC-HOST are planned and
will be made available to registered users at a reasonable cost.
PC-HOST requires the following computer configuration:
* IBM Personal Computer (PC/XT/AT) or
compatible. (Tested on IBM PC/XT/AT,
Compaq, ATT, and Televideo).
* 2 Double-Sided, Double-Density Diskette
Drives.
* 192k RAM.
* PC-DOS 2.1 or greater.
* Hayes 1200 Compatible Modem, also tested
and currently running on U. S. Robotics
Courier 2400.
A fixed disk and dot matrix printer are recommended.
We will begin to ship PC-HOST May 1, 1985. As an introduc-
tory offer, PC-HOST will require an investment of $99.00 for all
orders postmarked or placed before May 1, 1985. Orders placed
after May 1 will require an investment of $129.00 -- By ordering
now at $99.00 you will save $30.00 or more than 30%.
You will find PC-HOST in the Modem-Communications Store and
order with your MasterCard or Visa.