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- {COMMO} 5.41 February 13, 1993
-
-
- {COMMO} (tm) is a Telecommunications Program that offers great power, speed
- and flexibility in a small, easy-to-use package.
-
- {COMMO} is Shareware. Please see REGISTER.FRM, COMMO.DOC or MACRO.DOC for
- complete pricing and ordering information (I am now accepting payment by
- CREDIT CARD). Registration allows you to eliminate the opening advertisement
- and to personalize your copy of the program. Guidelines for SHAREWARE
- DISTRIBUTORS are given in the file VENDOR.DOC. Sample site and distribution
- agreements are contained in the file LICENSE.DOC.
-
- IMPORTANT: Do you have the latest {COMMO} release? There may have been new
- features added since this version was released. See below for details on how
- to get the latest release.
-
- -------------------
- Contents of READ.ME
- -------------------
-
- 1. Information for new users
- 2. Files in the {COMMO} distribution package
- 3. Summary of changes in this release
- 4. HP 95LX version (no shareware release)
- 5. Availability of printed manual
- 6. {COMMO} utilities disk
- 7. How to obtain technical support
- 8. Getting the latest {COMMO} releases
- 9. Thanks
-
-
- -----------------------------
- 1. NEW USERS please read this
- -----------------------------
-
- Run the batch file GUIDE.BAT (just type "guide" at the DOS prompt). This will
- show you a little bit of the program and allow you to make preliminary changes
- to your Setup File, COMMO.SET. Later you can take a more detailed look at the
- Setup File for much greater customization of the program.
-
- Please read the file COMMO.DOC. {COMMO} is a little different from other
- terminal programs and the time will be well spent. Pay special attention to
- the section "Quick Start Instructions" under "Getting Started" (if nothing
- else, please read this section!) and Appendix A "Setting Up Your Modem."
-
-
- ----------------
- 2. List of Files
- ----------------
-
- The {COMMO} package should contain the following files:
-
- READ.ME This file. Please browse it!
- UPGRADE.DOC How to upgrade from a previous release
- HISTORY A history of recent revisions
- REGISTER.FRM A registration/order form
- GUIDE.BAT A batch file for first-time users
- GUIDE.MAC Macro File used with GUIDE.BAT
- COMMO.DOC User Guide and Reference
- MACRO.DOC Macro Programming Guide
- ADDENDUM.DOC Changes/additions to manuals
- COMMO.COM The executable program
- COMMO.SET The Setup File
- COMMO.FON The Dialing Directory File
- COMMO.MAC The Macro File
- COMMO.HLP The Online Help File
- CO-PIF.DVP A sample DESQview Program Info File
- VT102-1.MAC VT102 keyboard support file #1
- VT102-2.MAC VT102 keyboard support file #2
- MOSTHOST.MAC {COMMO} host mode macro
- MOSTREAD.ME Instructions for using MOSTHOST
- SAMPLES.MAC Some additional macro examples
- VENDOR.DOC Rules for disk vendors, clubs, etc.
- LICENSE.DOC Site and Distribution licensing information
- FILE_ID.DIZ Bulletin board file description
- DESC.SDI Bulletin board file description
-
- The .ZIP archive should have Authenticity Verification information as follows:
-
- # GCY114 New Standard Software
-
-
- --------------------------
- 3. Changes in this release
- --------------------------
-
- {COMMO} 5.41 is primarily a maintainance release. Upgrade instructions for
- users of release 5.4 are in the file UPGRADE.DOC.
-
- Previous users of {COMMO} should read the detailed list of changes in the file
- HISTORY. This file also shows changes to several previous releases.
-
-
- ------------------
- 4. HP 95LX Version
- ------------------
-
- There is NO shareware release of {COMMO} 5.41 for the HP 95LX. It has become
- apparent that 95LX users can be better served and reached in greater numbers
- with a commercial offering. Hence a new, enhanced version called fastCOMM!
- is being prepared. If all goes well, it should be available in early 1993 and
- may be ordered directly from ACE Technologies of San Jose, CA, by calling
- (800) 825-9977.
-
- Registered, single-license {COMMO} users will be given a 40% discount off the
- fastCOMM! selling price until June 30, 1993. This new version is System
- Manager compliant when used in conjunction with SWITCH! 2.0 (also available
- from ACE Technologies). There are many additional new features and
- improvements, including much better compatibility with the 95LX screen size,
- plus most of the {COMMO} 5.4 and 5.41 changes (see HISTORY).
-
-
- -------------------------------
- 5. Printed Manual Now Available
- -------------------------------
-
- A printed, spiral bound, indexed manual is now available (it contains both
- COMMO.DOC and MACRO.DOC). Please refer to the Registration Form in
- REGISTER.FRM, COMMO.DOC or MACRO.DOC for ordering information.
-
-
- -----------------------------
- 6. {COMMO} Utilities on Disk!
- -----------------------------
-
- When you register you may order a diskette with the current release of
- {COMMO}. In addition, the latest versions of a number of {COMMO} macros and
- utilities will be included on the disk:
-
- COMMOPNS Shad Muegge's file selection utility. {COMMO} Point-N-Shoot
- allows you to select files for uploading without typing
- filenames. Integrates seamlessly with {COMMO}, comes with
- macro support. Shareware.
-
- MOSTHOST Enhanced version of Shad Muegge's host mode macro. Lets you
- set up your own little BBS. Added features include: messaging
- with word-wrap, bulletins, expert mode, hot menus, menus in
- separate files (for easy customizing, adding color, etc.),
- file descriptions for uploads, scheduled events, and more.
- Free.
-
- CMC Don Garrett's {COMMO} Master Control macro. Don wrote this
- for himself, but you can adapt it. Automatically logs you
- onto your favorite BBS to do mail runs and other operations.
- Free.
-
- CS-MAC Written by Chuck Seyboldt. Mail fetchin' macros, Action
- Processor for upoads and downloads plus "The Rest" -- Chuck's
- personal and experimental macros. Free.
-
- COMMOCVT Utility to convert telephone directories from other programs
- to {COMMO} format. Converts from Telix, PCPlus, Procomm
- 2.4.2, Qmodem and Boyan. Free.
-
-
- ----------
- 7. Support
- ----------
-
- My (voice) telephone number for inquiries and support for registered users is
- (707) 573-1065. Please restrict calls to Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Pacific time.
-
- I can be reached directly via E-mail on the following commercial services.
- They will also have the latest {COMMO} releases.
-
- CompuServe EASYPLEX (go mail) 71021,356
- GEnie GE Mail F.BRUCKER1
-
- Support is available in the {COMMO} Conferences on the networks listed below.
- Netmail conferences give you the opportunity to discuss technical questions
- with many knowledgeable {COMMO} users. If your local BBS has network mail,
- ask the sysop to pick up the {COMMO} Conference!
-
- FidoNet echo, name: {COMMO}. Now on the backbone!
- RelayNet (tm) International Message Exchange (RIME)
- Wildnet (cross-linked w/RIME).
- ILink
- Intelec (tm) Network
- U'NI-net
- WESTNET
-
- --------------------------------------------
- 8. How to obtain the latest {COMMO} releases
- --------------------------------------------
-
- By Registering
- --------------
-
- If you register and order a disk you will get the latest release of {COMMO}.
- The disk also contains the latest releases of the utility programs and macros.
-
- On Commercial Services
- ----------------------
-
- CompuServe Forum: IBMCOM Section: Comm programs.
- GEnie IBM PC Roundtable
-
- On Bulletin Board Systems
- -------------------------
-
- Any of the BBS's listed in the sample telephone directory COMMO.FON will have
- the latest releases. Observe special instructions for the following boards:
-
- Directory Assistance BBS (707) 823-9509
-
- All callers may download {COMMO} at the number shown by selecting
- (P)ersonal downloads.
-
- MAS-BBS (718) 444-4555
-
- BBS Support for {COMMO} is available via computer from MAS in New York
- City. Select the "Customer Support" area option. Although MAS is
- otherwise a subscription system, there is NO CHARGE for this special
- access and direct-to-author support.
-
- [SQUARE-HEADs], Canada (418) 523-3117 or (418) 529-7442, both USR DS
-
- Non-subsribers may download the latest {COMMO} releases (select
- <C>-{COMMO} from the TOP-MENU) and may participate in the FidoNet {COMMO}
- echo. {COMMO} is also available via F-Req (FidoNet File-Request) from
- 1:240/1 24hrs/day except ZMH. Use the magic name "COMMO" or "{COMMO}."
-
-
- ---------
- 9. Thanks
- ---------
-
- I'd like to thank the following people for beta testing release 5.41: Jeff
- Bishop, Bob Juge and Duane Rucker.
-
- And also thanks to the many users whose ideas and suggestions have been the
- driving force behind the development of {COMMO}.
-
- ---------
-
- Thank you, and I hope you enjoy {COMMO}.
-
-
- Fred P. Brucker
-