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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SINGLE USER VERSION
OF THE INTERNET ADAPTER (tm)
Revision 1.0.1 (8/23/94)
PLEASE NOTE: Post-release changes are being made daily to this
document as we receive feedback from the hundreds of new users of TIA.
If you have problem installing TIA, check for a newer version of this
document available by e-mail at:
tia-install-single@marketplace.com.
You should also request the TIA Single User FAQ at:
tia-FAQ-single@marketplace.com.
Both documents are also available by gopher or World Wide Web at:
marketplace.com
It is strongly suggested you read this document *in its entirety*
before you begin installing TIA (so many problems are avoided that
way...)
OVERVIEW
The Internet Adapter (TIA) is a commercial Internet access utility
that runs on the UNIX computer that hosts your Internet login or
"shell" account. TIA does _not_ run on your Macintosh or PC. Your
Macintosh, PC, or other "client" computer must be setup with the
software required to use a standard SLIP Internet account (see partial
instructions at the end of this document).
Since TIA is a binary executable program (i.e. not a script) you must
run the version that corresponds to the hardware and operating system
of your UNIX host computer. TIA is currently available for:
Hardware Operating System Available
---------------------------------------
Sun Sparc Solaris 2.x now
Sun Sparc SunOS 4.1.x now
386/486 BSDI 1.x now
386/486 SCO 8/31/94
Other "ports" of TIA are in progress and will be available shortly.
STEP 1. CONFIRM THAT THE TIA LICENSE CODE FILE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED
Make sure you have the TIA License Code file properly installed in
your home directory. These instructions assume you have already
ordered and received your TIA Evaluation or Registered License Code
via email. The TIA License Code message containing the actual TIA
License Code (e.g., TIACODE:6589384766aF30) should have been saved in
a file called '.tia'.
The .tia file needs to be in the CURRENT directory when you run TIA.
We recommend you keep the TIA program and the ".tia" file in your home
directory, i.e. the directory you are automatically taken to when you
login to your account, and that you start TIA from that directory. To
confirm the .tia file is there type the following command in your home
directory:
ls -a
To view the contents of the .tia file type the following command:
more .tia (or cat .tia)
We recommend that you make 2 backup copies of your .tia file. Store
one in another file (e.g., .tia.backup) and one as a text file on your
Macintosh or PC.
STEP 2. DETERMINE WHICH BINARY VERSION OF TIA YOU NEED TO RUN
All the TIA binary versions are available via anonymous FTP from
MarketPlace.com. You need to determine which binary is the correct one
for your account. If you don't know that already, download the Free
Software Foundation's (the GNU folks) "config.guess" script from
Marketplace.com via anonymous FTP and run that on your machine. It
should tell you what you need to know. If you are not familiar with
FTP here is what you need to type (each line is a separate step --
lines in brackets [] must be replaced with your input, and all
parentheticals are remarks):
ftp marketplace.com
[type 'anonymous' when prompted for your login name]
[type your complete email address when prompted for your password]
cd tia
ascii (makes sure your ftp is transferring in ASCII mode)
get config.guess
bye
chmod u+x config.guess
./config.guess
The screen readout will tell you the type of machine and operating
system you are on.
***NOTE: You may also see if the 'uname' command is supported on your
host and gives you the information you need. Type: 'uname -a' and see
what info it provides you. It may or may not tell you enough info.
You may also check on Marketplace.com where we will be creating a
table of popular sites and binary types.
If you cannot find this information you may also use the "brute force"
approach: download all the different binary versions of TIA from
MarketPlace.com and try them until you find one that runs correctly on
your host computer! (Each binary is approximately 200K.)
STEP 3. DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT VERSION OF TIA FROM MARKETPLACE.COM
Once you know the correct binary you need, connect to marketplace.com
via FTP and cd to the 'tia' directory. Each version of tia has a
descriptive name such as:
sparc.sunos.tia, sparc.solaris.tia, 386.bsdi1.1.tia, etc.
If there is a binary version of TIA for your host, download that
version using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) from MarketPlace.com.
Example steps:
ftp marketplace.com
[type 'anonymous' when prompted for your login name]
[type your complete email address when prompted for your password]
cd tia
binary (makes sure your ftp program is in BINARY transfer mode)
get <tia.pgm.name> (where <tia.pgm.name> is the file name
corresponding to the binary for your host computer)
(You may also want to check the READ.ME files in this directory for
any late breaking news, installation notes, or pending ports)
***NOTE: If there is *not* a version of TIA for your host, pleased
request one by sending an email message to tia-ports@marketplace.com.
Include the details of your platform and the type of license you would
like. We will be adding new ports for TIA based on customer demand and
will notify you via email when your requested port is ready.
STEP 4. ENSURE TIA IS RUNNING PROPERLY
Once the .tia file is in place and the appropriate TIA binary is
copied to your account type the name of the tia file to run it.
For convenience you will want to rename the file to 'tia'. For example:
mv 386.bsdi1.1.tia tia
To run TIA type the name of the program. For example:
./tia (the './' tells UNIX to look in this directory)
For the remainder of these instructions we will refer to the TIA
binary as just plain 'tia' or TIA.
When TIA is working properly it prints a copyright notice and a brief
message. For example:
The Internet Adapter (tm) 1.0 for BSDI Unix
Copyright (c) 1994 Cyberspace Development, Inc.
Single License
Ready to start your SLIP software.
***NOTE: You can ingore any warning messages concerning a library
revision. For example: "ld.so: warning: /usr/lib/libc.so.1.8 has older
revision than expected"
If you see the "Ready to start your SLIP software" message above, TIA
is installed properly and you are ready to proceed to the next step.
If not, see the Troubleshooting section below.
***NOTE: To exit TIA type five control-C's (control Key + 'C' key) in
succession, allowing at least two seconds between the first and last
one. This will cause TIA to exit normally and return you to the UNIX
prompt. (This is a nice benefit as it means users can connect
normally, use their SLIP and TCP/IP applications through TIA, but quit
TIA and then have access to their standard shell account to do things
for which they don't have a TCP/IP application.)
Here is a short troubleshooting guide to the error messages you may
receive if TIA is _not_ running properly:
* If you get the message "Permission Denied" type the following
command:
chmod u+x tia
This will give the tia program execution permission. Try it again.
* If you are unable to set the execution permission it may be because
you have downloaded a binary that is incompatible with your host
computer (e.g., attempting to run a 386 binary on a SPARC machine).
* If you get a message saying "command not found" it means your path
probably doesn't include your home directory. You can either add your
home directory to your PATH or always run TIA by typing:
./tia (tells UNIX to look for program in the current directory)
* If you run TIA and get no response you probably don't have the
correct binary version for your host computer.
* If there is a problem with the evaluation time period, finding the
.tia file, the contents of the .tia file, the login name, the domain
name, etc. TIA will provide you with a short problem description.
Follow the instructions in the problem message.
***NOTE: A TIA Single User Evaluation License is valid for 14 days
from date of issue. To check this, TIA needs to be able to confirm the
current date with an Internet time server. If the site where you are
running TIA does not have access to an Internet time server, the
Evaluation License will not work.
* If you receive an error message concerning the login name or domain
name when trying to run TIA please check to make sure the spelling of
the items listed in your .tia file matches those of your host
environment EXACTLY. Any discrepancies will result in an unusable
License Code.
If you find a misspelling and this is an Evaluation License Code,
simply reapply for a new Evaluation License Code using the correct
spelling.
If you find a misspelling and this is a Registered (i.e. paid) License
Code, please e-mail a copy of the complete text of your .tia file together
with an explanation of the misspelled items to:
tia-support@marketplace.com.
***NOTE: After your Single User Evaluation License expires, you can
resubmit the same order form you used for it to purchase a Registered
License. Just change the ORDER TYPE and supply the necessary credit
card information.
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It is very important not to proceed to any of the following steps
until TIA is working properly. It is much easier to debug one thing at
a time!
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STEP 5. SETUP YOUR PC OR MAC SLIP AND TCP/IP SOFTWARE TO USE TIA
SLIP and TCP/IP Software settings:
* To use your account running TIA as a SLIP account you must login to
your account either manually or under script control using a SLIP
communications software package and issue the "tia" command as the
final command or script item. Then tell the SLIP software to "connect".
To use your account as a standard shell account just login as you always
have using any serial communications software.
SLIP communications software is available for all popular platforms as
freeware, shareware, and commercial software. Examples include:
Trumpet Winsock for PC/Windows, Intercon InterSLIP for Macintosh,
Synergy's VersaTerm SLIP for Macintosh, NetManage's Chameleon suite
for PC, Spry's AIR series, etc. For more information on SLIP and
TCP/IP tools for the "client" (PC) side be sure to check the TIA
Gopher Brochure and TIA World Wide Web Brochure on MarketPlace.com.
(gopher marketplace.com or lynx http://marketplace.com)
* With TIA you do not have, or need, your own IP address. Since most
SLIP and TCP/IP software requires you to enter one, use the dummy IP
address of 192.0.2.1 (this is reserved for test networks and never
assigned). The "NetMask" should be 255.255.255.0 (also known as a
"Class C" address).
***NOTE: TIA itself may be able to help you with the following setup
questions. (This may not work on all platforms or configurations.) Type:
tia -address
and TIA will print out information on the IP addresses and domain
names of both the Gateway and Nameservers for this host.
* The "Gateway" parameter should be set to the name and/or IP address
of the computer hosting your login account.
* You will also need a "Nameserver" name and/or IP address. This may
be the same as the "Gateway" IP address or it may be a separate domain
name and IP address. Use tia -address, check with your Internet Access
Provider, or ask the System Administrator at your site.
* IMPORTANT: Make sure the "Compressed SLIP" or "CSLIP" flag is turned
OFF in your SLIP software.
* IMPORTANT: The parameter called "MTU Size" or "IP MTU Size" should
be set to a value equal to or greater than 1,000. We recommend using
the largest setting which should be 1,500.
STEP 6. SETUP THE TCP/IP APPLICATION SOFTWARE
These applications will be setup the same as if you had a standard
SLIP account. They do not need to be setup any differently for TIA.
For your benefit we have included a few notes to help you get started.
WORLD WIDE WEB CLIENTS (e.g., Cello, Mosaic, etc.) - should not
require any special setup
EMAIL (e.g., Eudora) - the "SMTP Server" field should (in most cases)
be set to the domain name of the computer hosting your account. The
"POP Account" field should be the same as your full email address.
NEWS - you will need to enter a news server domain.name
(e.g. news-1.provider.com)
GOPHER - should not require any special setup
FTP - should not require any special setup
TELNET - should not require any special setup
For more info on SLIP and TCP/IP Software and Applications to use with
TIA send a blank email message to tia-tcpip-info@marketplace.com.
WHAT TIA DOES NOT SUPPORT
TIA does not enable you to provide any routing specific services back
to the Internet. For example: you cannot operate a world wide web
server on your PC and have folks connect to that server from the
Internet while connected via TIA. (To operate gopher and W3 servers
you must have a standard SLIP connection at least.)
TIA does not support "Ping" and other TCP/IP clients that require the
use of the ICMP protocol. (It does support 'finger'.)
TIA 1.0 does not support PPP today - but it will in the near future.
For more detailed information on what TIA is, and what it is not,
please request the TIA Single User FAQ as explained at the start of
this document.
IMPORTANT NOTES
ABOUT LOGIN ACCOUNTS THAT INCLUDE A MENU: TIA must be run directly
from the UNIX prompt. If your Internet access provider offers a menu
that comes up automatically when you login, you will need to either
ask your provider to switch you to a standard shell account or
add commands to your SLIP login script that take you to
the menu choice for "shell" or "system prompt".
ABOUT DOMAIN NAMES: If you have a custom domain name like
person@widgets.com that is mapped to a a shell account on an Internet
access provider like person@csn.org; you will need to use the Internet
access provider's domain name when you order your TIA License Code.
ABOUT TIME-OUTS: In order to make the best use of limited resources
most Internet Access Providers include a "time out" on every shell
account. The result is that if an account is idle (no typing or data
transfer) for a certain amount of time that account is automatically
logged out. This applys to TIA as well since it is running on your
account. To reconnect after a time out just login again manually or
re-run your SLIP connect script. You do not need to restart any of the
TCP/IP applications that were up at the time of the time-out.
WHAT ABOUT SUPPORT?
Due to the low price, high volume, and worldwide sales, Cyberspace
Development regrets that it cannot include free technical support with
TIA Single Licenses. (TIA Host and Site Licenses do, by the way.)
However we will make any and all bug fixes available for free to all
TIA customers via FTP from Marketplace.com (using 1 email broadcast to
all TIA customers about each major update).
If you purchased TIA, have read these instructions carefully, and
cannot get TIA to run on your account, please first check the Single
User FAQ file mentioned at the start of this document -- we are adding
answers to new questions daily!
If after checking the FAQ you believe you have a legitimate problem
with TIA itself (NOT with the SLIP, TCP/IP, or TCP/IP applications on
your PC or Mac, etc.) you may send a detailed description of your
problem, a complete transcript of what TIA prints out when you attempt
to run it, and the complete contents of your .tia file to:
tia-support@marketplace.com (for Registered Licenses)
or
tia-eval-support@marketplace.com (for Evaluation Licenses)
Please note that preference will be given to technical support
questions from our Registered Customers.
If you have any comments, feedback, or suggestions related to TIA or
Marketplace.com, please send them via email to:
tia-feedback@marketplace.com
Thank you for trying TIA - we appreciate your business.
(Note: the TIA Single User License agreement below is the same one you
agreed to prior to obtaining your Evaluation or Registered License. It
is provided here for your records.)
TIA SINGLE USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
PLEASE NOTE: ORDERING TIA INDICATES YOU HAVE READ THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT AND AGREED TO ITS TERMS.
1. The Internet Adapter ("TIA") is licensed (not sold) to you.
2. Cyberspace Development, Inc. grants you a nonexclusive license to
use TIA and its license code ("Code") on a single computer. Only one
person may use this copy at a time.
3. You may not: (1) rent, lease or sublicense all or any portion of
the TIA or the Code; (2) modify or prepare derivative works of TIA or
the Code; (3) reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble TIA or the
Code; or (4) generate unauthorized license codes. You agree to keep
confidential and use your best efforts to prevent and protect the
contents of TIA and the Code from unauthorized disclosure or use.
Limited Software Product Warranty
4. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper use or
neglect. We do not warrant the contents of TIA or that it will be
error free. TIA is furnished "AS IS" and without warranty as to the
performance or results you may obtain by using TIA. The entire risk
as to the results and performance of TIA is assumed by you.
Disclaimer of Warranty And Limitation of Remedies
5. You are responsible for installation, management and operation of
TIA.
6. THE WARRANTIES IN THIS AGREEMENT REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DISCLAIM AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES. IN NO EVENT WILL OUR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND INCLUDE ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS,
EVEN IF WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.
7. Our entire liability and your exclusive remedies for our liability
of any kind (including liability for negligence except liability for
personal injury caused solely by our negligence) for TIA covered by
this Agreement and all other performance or nonperformance by us under
or related to this Agreement are limited to the remedies specified by
this Agreement.
8. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so
the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Copyright (c) 1994 Cyberspace Development, Inc. and InterMind Corp.