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All About WigWam
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WigWam is a comprehensive CompuServe automation program, available
for download from UKCOMP Lib 10. Support is provided by the authors,
Ashmount Research Ltd of Baker Street, London, in UKCOMP Section 10.
WigWam is designed to minimise your CompuServe connect charges and
to give you the benefit of an easy-to-use Windows interface, with
no need to navigate complex menu structures or type commands on line.
Facilities
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The following CompuServe facilities can be accessed through WigWam:
Forums:
- Read and write messages
- Select specified Forums and Sections for Download
- Download Message Headers only, and mark Headers of interest
for subsequent full download
- Send 'private' and 'unformatted' messages
Libraries:
- Download Library Lists
- Update already downloaded Library Lists
- Review a Library List and mark files for subsequent download
CompuServe Mail
- Send and receive messages
- Send and receive binary files
- Access Message Gateways (X.400, Internet Mail, MHS, etc)
Other CompuServe Facilities
- Online Today Daily Edition
- What's New on CompuServe
- Ebert's Movie Reviews
- Weather Maps (US, UK, Europe)
- Hurricane Warnings
- Current Billing Information
- Billing History
Windows Interface
- Graphical representation of Message and Thread structure
- Customisable Button Bar
- Comprehensive Online Help
- User selectable font
WigWam comes complete with login scripts to access CompuServe through
the worldwide network of CompuServe nodes, and through the UK national
BT and Mercury networks. A comprehensive script langauge allows scripts
to be written easily for other networks, or you can login manually without
the need for a login script.
The powerful scripting langauge also allows users (and Ashmount) to write
online scripts that will integrate other CompuServe facilities into WigWam.
Let us know if you have a specific requirement!
Hardware and Software Requirements
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WigWam requires a PC running Windows 3.0 or 3.1 in Standard or Enhanced
Mode (Real Mode is not supported). The disk space required will depend upon
the volume of messages which you keep stored locally for browsing: the
program itself requires 1.5MB and the messages may typically require a
further 1.5MB.
Availability of the Program
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The version available for download from CompuServe is a fully functional
copy of WigWam, except for one housekeeping function. You are entitled to
use this version for two weeks to evaluate WigWam: after that, if you wish
to continue to use the program, we ask that you register the software.
registration is currently available at the introductory price of 65 UK Pounds
or 130 US Dollars. In exchange, we will provide you with a comprehensive
printed manual, a full copy of WigWam and associated files on diskette,
unlimited support in the UKCOMP forum, and access (at our discretion) to
updated and beta test versions from a 'closed' section of the Forum.
Ordering Information
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WigWam may be ordered by one of the following means:
GO SWREG
You can order WigWam via CompuServe's software registration facility (GO
SWREG for details). The registration fee is charged in dollars and is
debited to your CompuServe account. The fee is currently 130 USD, inclusive
of shipping. The price is inclusive of VAT where applicable. The price may
vary from time to time depending on the exchange rate: GO SWREG to confirm.
ACCESS/VISA/MASTERCHARGE
Credit Card orders can be sent directly to Ashmount by CompuServe Mail,
Telephone, Fax, or post. See the end of this file for contact numbers
etc. Please quote your name, address, number of copies and required disk
size. We also need to know your credit card number, type and expiry date.
Credit Card orders are charged the registration fee in UK Pounds,
currently at the introductory rate of 65 UKP, inclusive of shipping. VAT
is charged in addition if you are in the EC: if you are registered for VAT
in a non-UK EC country, please quote your VAT number to avoid UK VAT.
We are pleased to accept cheques drawn on UK banks. Overseas cheques are
very expensive to process and regrettably we are therefore unable to accept
them.
A NOTE ON PRICING
Please note that WigWam ordered via SWREG is priced in dollars at 130 USD,
while WigWam ordered direct from Ashmout is priced in pounds at 65 UKP.
The dollar price is inclusive of shipping worldwide, and Value Added Tax if
the order is within the EC. The sterling price is inclusive of shipping
but exclusive of VAT. We can take orders in either form from anywhere in
the world, so please choose the one that is best for you, and mail us
if you have any questions.
UK COMPANY ORDERS
Please include payment with order, or contact the Ashmount office if this is
not possible.
SHIPPING DETAILS
WigWam is shipped within three working days of receipt of your order, by
first class post (or airmail outside Europe). WigWam is sent on 3.5 inch
diskettes by default, please specify in your order if you wish 5.25
instead.
Files Available
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Files available for download from UKCOMP Section 10:
WIGWAM.ZIP - The program itself
WWWRI.ZIP - The manual, in Windows Write format
WWMAN.ZIP - The manual, in Word for Windows 2.0 format
WWCHLP.ZIP - The Online Help File
You should download WIGWAM.ZIP and one of the two manual formats (the Word
for WIndows version is preferable, if you have a copy of Word for Windows).
The Online Help File is not mandatory.
If you are using Windows 3.0, you will also need COMMDLG.DLL and, to use
Help, the Windows 3.1 version of WINHELP.EXE. These two files are also
available for download from UKCOMP, but they may already have been installed
on your system with other software. Check your Windows and Windows\System
directories: the up-to-date versions are:
WINDOWS\SYSTEM\COMMDLG.DLL 89248 bytes, 10th March 1992
WINDOWS\WINHELP.EXE 256192 bytes, 10th March 1992
WigWam has taken a lot of effort to develop, and we do ask that you support
us by registering if you like the program - this will enable us to continue
the development and add even more features!
We would also like to acknowledge the effort put in by our user community,
who have been very active in identifying problems and suggesting new features.
Developing WigWam is a joint effort between Ashmount and its users and we
are keen to welcome you to the growing WigWam community.
TP is written and support by Ashmount Research.
For further information about versions of TP for other services
please email us on CIS.
Edward Hasted
CIS: 70007,5437
Internet: ashmount@cix.compulink.co.uk
Telephone +44 71 935 7712
Fax +44 71 935 7713
Ashmount Research Ltd
26 Baker Street
London W1M 1DF
UK
(c) Ashmount Research Limited 1989-93
Ashmount Research Limited