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MhsB+ - Setup hosts to communicate via the B+ Protocol with MHS 1.5C
(c) Copyright 1991 by
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T E C H N O L O G I E S
11403 Cronhill Drive, Suite D
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410)-363-1097
FAX: (410)-363-3779
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.
EXPRESSIT! ELECTRONIC MAIL
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* 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.
* 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.
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.
* 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.
Sample applications for MhsQ! include generating work orders to
a printer via MHS.
NETWORK UTILITIES
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* 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.
* 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.
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
NOVA (NETWIRE) Forum, Library 14 or 17:
XPRESS.ZIP - ExpressIT! Electronic Mail (DOS Version)
EXPWIN.ZIP - ExpressIT! Electronic Mail (Windows Version)
POPIT.ZIP - PopIT!
ONCALL.ZIP - OnCall!
CASTAW.ZIP - CastAway!
IQUEUE.ZIP - I-Queue!
And don't miss our *FREE* utilities:
NETERR.ZIP - Network error handlers (CRITTER, SHATTACH)
to reboot unattended workstations and clear
network errors.
MHSACT.ZIP - Automatically re-activate deactivated MHS
internetwork hosts without operator intervention.
MHSSWP.ZIP - Redirect MHS swap files to a local drive or
VDISK.
CREATQ.ZIP - Create NetWare print queues on a volume other
than SYS:
MHSBPL.ZIP - Configure MHS 1.5C host to host communications
to use the B+ protocol.
Browse NOVA on the keyword INFINITE for a complete listing of all
Infinite Technologies uploads!
BRO /KEY:INFINITE /LIB:ALL
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
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T E C H N O L O G I E S
11403 Cronhill Drive, Suite D
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410)-363-1097
FAX: (410)-363-3779
via MHS and Novell's NHUB: SUPPORT @ INFINITE
via CompuServe Mail: >MHS:SUPPORT @ INFINITE
or 73270,405