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(C)opyright 1993, 1994 Cairo Research Labs, All Rights Reserved
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┌───────────────────────┐
▄│ Table of Contents │
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1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What's New in This Release?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Words From the Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licensing and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Demo Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits of Registering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering NIX/Gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NIX/Gate Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sysop Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multinode/Multiuser Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What's Next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Support and Distribution Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cairo Research Labs Distribution Network . . . . . . . . .
Upgrades and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
■ INTRODUCTION ■
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
In today's high-tech world, connectivity has become a major issue. Getting
from point A to point B sounds incredibly simple at times, but is often an
entirely different situation, especially when portability and multiple
platforms come into play.
For example, let's take the BBS community. For years now, the the vast
majority of the world's amateur online BBS systems have been DOS-based
Bulletin Board packages. Packages such as Scott Dudley's Maximus CBCS and
Andrew Milner's RemoteAccess BBS have gained large sysop followings, and
have each spawned no less than a dozen clones. The last estimate was around
30,000 public access BBS systems in the United States alone. Not bad when
you think that most of this started from a man named Ward Christensen's
garage back on a snowy night in February, 1978, in Chicago.
Now imagine a real-time network which connects millions of users and systems
scattered across the globe. Internet. The final word in cyberspace
computing. With the advent of the "NII" (information superhighway), the
Internet will grow by leaps and bounds.
Sound good so far? Well, the fact of the matter is, that most of the systems
belonging to the Internet are UNIX based systems, not DOS based. So, how do
we provide access to those UNIX systems via our DOS-based BBS packages? With
NIX/Gate, of course!
NIX/Gate is a online BBS application ("door") which provides a direct serial
connection to a UNIX-based system such as SCO/UNIX, Xenix, AIX, Linux,
Coherent, etc., from a DOS-based BBS system. Keep the flexibility and
functionality of your existing DOS-based BBS intact, and simply use NIX/Gate
to shove those advanced users over to the UNIX side of things! DOS is pretty,
UNIX is powerful - now, you can have both!
NIX/Gate performs "raw" data interpretation, which essentially means that
your users can use literally any terminal emulation your UNIX system
supports (i.e. vt100, vt220, wyse, IBM/3151, etc).
Through inexpensive SLIP connections with true Internet hosts, it is now
possible to provide "live" Internet access to your users! Imagine being
able to provide "telnet" and "ftp" access to your DOS-based BBS subscribers!
And even if you do not run a SLIP connection directly to the Internet, it
provides a nifty way of providing affordable Usenet newsgroups and Internet
E-Mail to your users. Read onward!
┌─────────────┐
▄│ Features │
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NIX/Gate's features include:
* Connect directly with speeds up to 38,400 bps.
* Multinode/Multiuser Compatible!
* DESQview and MS-Windows aware!
* Support for a variety of BBS dropfiles (including the new RA 2.0!)
* Support for virtually any text-based terminal emulation!
* Much more!
┌────────────────────────────────┐
▄│ What's New in This Release? │
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o First public release
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▄│ Word From The Author │
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NIX/Gate is the result of quite a bit of hard work and research. It is my
hope that this product will assist you in providing low-cost Internet E-mail
and Usenet news access in your neck of the woods. The package is limited,
at best, but this *is* the first release. For those of you who know me, it
shouldn't take long for this package to blossom and come into its own. A
small package by the name of BFE comes to mind here... :-)
For those of you who are not familiar with BFE, please allow me a quick
plug here. BFE stands for BBS Front End System. Essentially, the product
functions in the role of a BBS carousel selector, although it is actually
comprised of much, much more. As of BFE 3.00.0a, a special UNIX "gateway"
feature (affectionately called BFE/Gateway) was added. NIX/Gate is more
or less the stand-alone version of BFE 3.0's gateway feature. For the
latest copy of BFE, simply freq BFE from 1:3613/12....
I must stop for a moment and thank my beta testers and registered users.
You guys are what keep me going during those late hours of coding. You
guys are phenomenal! It's good to get an emotional payback as well. Thanks!
If you experience any problems with the NIX/Gate system, or have any
questions, please contact us! See the end of this document for more info
on getting in touch with us.
Scott Burkett
Cairo Research Labs
┌────────────────────────────────┐
▄│ Licensing and Distribution │
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This documentation, programs, and other files distributed in this software
package (the "Software") are the copyrighted property of Scott Burkett
and Cairo Research Labs. All rights are reserved.
For use by corporations, institutions or goverment agencies, or for-profit
purposes, contact the Author for licensing information.
U.S. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
The use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government of the Software
is subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial software that
are specified in the subdivision (b.3.ii) of the 'Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software' clause, document DFARS 52.227-7013.
DISTRIBUTION/USAGE
NIX/Gate can be freely distributed, provided that the original archive
is not changed in any way (other than changing the archive type) and no
amount of money is required. In no circumstance at all can NIX/Gate be
modified without written consent from the authors. It is prohibited too
to include this program, whole or in part, in other software. It is
expressly forbidden to distribute a registered key to unregistered users.
NIX/Gate can be used in commercial organizations only after regular
registration.
This license is considered accepted if the program is used. Its violation
will involve the withdrawal of the registration key and the rights to use
the program.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
The Author cannot and does not warrant that any functions contained in the
Software will meet your requirements, or that its operations will be error
free. The entire risk as to the Software performance or quality, or both,
is solely with the user and not the Author. You assume responsibility for
the selection of the program to achieve your intended results, and for the
installation, use, and results obtained from the Software.
The Author makes no warranty, either implied or expressed, including with-
out limitation any warranty with respect to this Software documented here,
its quality, performance, or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event
shall the Author be liable to you for damages, whether direct or indirect,
incidental, special, or consequential arising out the use of or any defect
in the Software, even if the Author has been advised of the possibility of
such damages, or for any claim by any other party.
All other warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but
not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are expressly excluded.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
The information contained in the documentation for the Software is subject
to change without notice.
The Author's entire liability, and your exclusive remedy shall be: (1) the
replacement of an original Software diskette not meeting the above Limited
Warranty and which is returned to the Author along with proof of purchase,
or (2), if the Author is unable to deliver a replacement diskette which is
free of defects, you may terminate the License Agreement by returning this
Software and the corresponding license fee will be returned.
By using the Software, you acknowledge (1) to have read and understood all
parts of this document and (2) to have agreed with and accepted all of its
provisions without any reservation.
┌──────────────────────────────────┐
▄│ The Demo Version of NIX/Gate │
█└──────────────────────────────────┘
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This shareware demonstration version of NIX/Gate is as fully functional as
its registered counterpart. The only difference is the unregistered
evaluation message at the top of the main menu. Upon registration, this will
be replaced by your name or your organization's name, showing your support
for the NIX/Gate project.
┌──────────────────────────────┐
▄│ Benefits of Registration │
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You will also be entitled to free upgrades to newer versions of NIX/Gate, as
they become available. In addition to the great many features and the quality
that this version of NIX/Gate has to offer, we are currently working on
several additions and enhancements for future versions.
┌─────────────────────┐
▄│ Ordering NIX/Gate │
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Below are detailed instructions for registering NIX/Gate. These instructions
are not intended to seem confusing or complicated; they are simply meant to
answer almost any question that you might have about registering. If you
have any questions or uncertainties about your registration, please feel free
to contact us. For information on how to contact us, please see the section
on "Upgrades and Information".
To order NIX/Gate via cash, check, or money order, simply follow these three
steps:
1.) Fill out the registration form. Information on filling out the
form is located in the next section.
2.) Enclose the appropriate payment ($15), Fifteen American Dollars,
payable in the form of cash, check or money order. Make all
checks or money orders payable to:
SCOTT BURKETT
3.) Send the above two items to:
Cairo Research Labs
7088 Stoneybrook Drive
Columbus, GA 31909
FILLING OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM
Alternatively, if you do not have a printer, simply send a hand-drawn version
of the order form. If you do not wish to mail a registration form in, you
may opt to upload it to our support BBS at (706) 561-8184 (14.4/v.32). We
will not present you with a registration key, however, until proper payment
has been rendered.
If you have any special instructions for us, or anything that you would like
to say when you register, feel free to write this down on the back of the
registration form, or on a separate piece of paper.
When filling out the registration form, be sure to indicate how you would
prefer to receive your registration key. You will have the choice of
receiving your registration key by one of three means: A call to our BBS,
FidoNet CrashMail, or via Internet E-Mail. If you have a FidoNet Email
address, FidoNet CrashMail is still by far the quickest way to receive your
order. Once you have decided which means you would prefer to receive your
order by, please read the detailed instructions on your order method below.
Please keep in mind that snail mail or calls to your BBS are not options!
If you send us your registration fee, and instruct us to send it to you via
U.S. snail mail or a call to your BBS, we will simply place your key here on
hold until you call our support BBS, where you should find it in the private
e-mail area.
RECEIVING ORDER BY FIDONET/INTERNET E-MAIL
In order to receive your registration key via network e-mail, simply
fill out the order form and mail it along with your payment as described
below. Be sure to include the node address to which you wish to have your
order sent.
ORDERING WITH VISA, MASTERCARD, OR AMERICAN EXPRESS
Through an arrangement with Chris Duke at Duke Graphics, you can charge the
registration fee of $15.00 to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Optima,
Diner's Club, Carte Blance, or JCB card. You can call their 1-800 phone
number, order on-line via their BBS, or send your order in the mail with the
form that appears in the CREDIT.FRM file in the distribution archive.
ORDERING:
TO ORDER BY PHONE, call 1-800-DUKE-GFX and ask to purchase a registered copy
of NIX/Gate.
TO ORDER ON-LINE, call Online Resource and use the on-line registration
system, available from the main menu.
Modem Numbers: (619) 793-8360 - Hayes OPTIMA 144 - Open 24 Hours
(619) 793-8361 - Hayes OPTIMA 144 - Open 24 Hours
Voice Mail: (619) 736-2614
TO ORDER BY MAIL, complete the CREDIT.FRM file and mail to:
Duke Graphics
4130 La Jolla Village Drive
Suite 107-169
La Jolla, CA 92037-1480
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■ GETTING STARTED ■
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
NIX/Gate is a snap to get up and running (as you will see).
┌────────────────────────┐
▄│ System Requirements │
█└────────────────────────┘
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NIX/Gate was designed for use with IBM compatible personal computer systems,
with 640K minimum RAM. It will run under most popular BBS packages, to
include Maximus, SuperBBS, QuickBBS, GAP, PCBoard, WildCat!, WWIV, and all
versions of RemoteAccess (including the new 2.0!).
NIX/Gate also requires the use of a fossil driver, such as Ray Gwinn's X00,
or David Nugent's BNU. These programs can be found on most BBS systems,
since they are necessary in running most BBS packages to begin with.
A UNIX system with at least one empty RS-232 serial port is also highly
recommended. :-)
┌─────────────────┐
▄│ Installation │
█└─────────────────┘
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First things first:
Create a directory to hold the NIX/Gate system. We recommend using something
like C:\NIXGATE or C:\BBS\GATEWAY, etc. Next, copy the NIXG100.EXE file into
the directory and type "NIXG100" at the DOS prompt. The archive is
self-extracting and will come apart without much effort.
** Note: Your source for obtaining the NIX/Gate archive may have changed
the format of the archive to one suitable for use on their system (i.e. ZIP,
LZH, ARJ, etc).
Next thing on the list is to set the NIX/Gate environment variable to the path
of the NIX/Gate files. Place a SET command in your autoexec.bat file:
example: SET NIXGATE = C:\NIXGATE
The directory specified by the NIX/Gate environment variable is utilized by
NIX/Gate to find it's files (registration key, data files, etc).
This environment variable does not neccesarily need to be set for NIX/Gate to
function, as long as you change to the NIX/Gate directory before actually
running the program.
Now that the software is set up, we now turn to the hardware issue. First
off, you will need to connect a "null" modem cable from your BBS system to
your UNIX system. In essence, exactly as you would normally configure
a local terminal device for your UNIX system. You will have to consult
your OS manuals for your particular flavor of UNIX for more information on
the setting up terminal devices.
For a simple setup, it would look something like this:
┌────────────┐ ┌───────┐
│ DOS-based ├───────┤ Modem │ <----- Your callers call in here!
│ BBS System │ │ on │
└─────┬──────┘ │ COM1 │
│ └───────┘
│ NIX/Gate uses
└┐ <-- this null modem
│ cable on COM2
│
│ <-- UNIX-based RS-232 port
┌─────┴───┐ configured as a local
│ UNIX │ terminal
│ System │
└─────────┘
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
■ OPERATION ■
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
┌───────────────────────┐
▄│ NIX/Gate Operation │
█└───────────────────────┘
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There really isn't much (externally, at least) in the operation of NIX/Gate.
Simply have your BBS generate an appropriate dropfile, and shell out and run
the NIX/Gate executable program with the proper command line parameters.
If all is successful, you should see the UNIX login prompt on the remote
console.
Scenario: 1) User calls in on modem, connects to DOS-based BBS package
2) User selects "gateway" option from BBS menu
3) BBS runs NIX/Gate, as any other door.
4) User gets "shuttled" out to UNIX system
5) User ends his UNIX session by pressing "~"
6) User returns to DOS-based BBS
7) User hangs up
If you run into problems, the first suspect should be the fossil driver.
Make sure that you have set your fossil up with the proper settings for
each port involved. It is possible to set your BBS port to one speed, and
set your UNIX port to another, as long as the fossil reflects the difference!
This is crucial. In the future, an option will be added to use internal
communication routines for the gateway, but for now, fossil calls provide
quite a bit of compatibility.
Make sure you read over the TIPS.DOC file included with the archive. It
provides answers to most common questions.
┌────────────────┐
▄│ Sysop Keys │
█└────────────────┘
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There are several options available to the Sysop while the user is in the
NIX/Gate Door. Keep in mind that not all of these keys may be useful under
certain BBS systems.
[UP]/[DOWN] - Use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the
amount of time which the user has left in the gateway.
[Alt]-[C] - Allows the sysop to break into chat with the user
at any time. [Alt]-[C] again, or [ESC] will end
chat mode. (Notice that the Want-Chat indicator
will also be turned off, if it was flashing. If
you are running under Apex, RemoteAccess or
QuickBBS, paging from within the door will even
cause the Want-Chat indicator to stay lit when the
user returns to the BBS)
[Alt]-[J] - Allows the sysop to shell to DOS, if enough memory
is available. Simply type EXIT to return to the
door again.
[Alt]-[H] - Hang up on the user. Plain and simple!
[Alt]-[L] - This key locks the user out of the BBS. It first
hangs up on the user, and then sets their security
level to 0, to prevent them from ever logging on
again. This feature may require use of the EXITINFO.BBS
file, depending on what system NIX/Gate is running under.
[Alt]-[K] - The "User Keyboard-Off" key allows the sysop to
temporarily prevent the user from typing anything
on their keyboard. This has no effect on the local
keyboard, but causes NIX/Gate to ignore any keystrokes
from remote.
[Alt]-[N] - The "Sysop Next" key, this function reserves the
system for use by the sysop after the user logs
off, if NIX/Gate is running under an Apex or RA
1.00 or later system.
[Alt]-[D] - "Drop to BBS" key. This function allows the sysop
to exit NIX/Gate and return the user to the BBS,
without hanging up.
[F1]..[F10] - The Function keys [F1] thru [F10] allows the sysop
access to various types of information on the
status line, or to turn the status line off. Note that
some of the information displayed will depend on the
type of BBS you are running, and may or may not be
available. These keys are as follows:
[F1] - Display basic user information (default)
[F2] - Display phone numbers and important dates
[F3] - Display security flags and up/download info
[F4] - Display system information and current time
[F5] - Display message info and user's settings
[F6] - Display chat reason and sysop's comment
[F9] - Display help information for sysop
[F10] - Turn off the status line
┌──────────────────┐
▄│ Command Line │
█└──────────────────┘
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NIX/Gate accepts the following parameters:
-d(Dropfile Path)
-n(Node number i.e. 1, 2, 3, etc)
-g(Gateway Fossil Port i.e. COM1=0, COM2=1, etc)
-b(Break out key (decimal value))
-l(Logfile path and filename - default is NIXGATE.LOG)
** Dropfile Notes **
It appears that the BBS world simply cannot agree on a standard dropfile
format. For a while, it appeared as if the DORINFOx.DEF, or perhaps the
DOOR.SYS format would prevail. However, with the release of RemoteAccess
v2.0+, that myth has apparently been shattered, as the RA author decided to
introduce yet another dropfile format. We will continue to add and support
all of the popular dropfile formats, regardless of how hairy it gets... :-)
When NIX/Gate is started, it will look for the dropfile in the path specified
by the "-d" switch above. If the dropfile path is not passed on the command
line via "-d", NIX/Gate will proceed to look in the current directory.
NIX/Gate now automatically detects any of the following dropfiles:
DORINFOx.DEF (Standard DORINFOx.DEF Drop file (Default))
EXITINFO.BBS (RA v.01 - v.04)
EXITINFO.BBS (Extended (RA v1.0+))
EXITINFO.BBS (RemoteAccess 2.0+ style)
CHAIN.TXT (WWIV)
SFDOORS.DAT (SpitFire BBS)
CALLINFO.BBS (WildCat!)
DOOR.SYS (GAP/PC-Board)
DOOR.SYS (Doorway version)
QBBS 2.75+ EXITINFO.BBS
DOOR.SYS (WildCAT! style)
The dropfile path should point to the location of the door information file
(such as the DORINFOx.DEF, EXITINFO.BBS, CHAIN.TXT, DOOR.SYS, etc.) from
which NIX/Gate will obtain information about the BBS and the caller online.
Note, however, that this should only contain the path to this file, and not
the name of the file itself. For example, if your dropfile resides in C:\BBS,
you should specify
-dC:\BBS and not -dC:\BBS\DOOR.SYS
┌───────────────────────────────┐
▄│ Multinode/Multiuser Operation │
█└───────────────────────────────┘
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NIX/Gate is quite capable of running on multinode systems, and in fact,
does it quite adeptly.
In order to faciliate multi-node systems, NIX/Gate makes use of an environment
variable called TASK. This variable is used by several other packages as
well. Simply set the variable before calling NIX/Gate:
REM SAMPLE NIX/Gate BATCH FILE FOR NODE 1
CD\NIXGATE
NIXGATE.EXE -pC:\BBS -N%TASK%
This variable is used by NIX/Gate, for instance, in determing which
DORINFOx.DEF file to read. Some dropfile formats (DOOR.SYS, for example)
have the node number in the dropfile itself, so the TASK environment variable
is not needed.
Ensure that you have DOS SHARE.EXE is available to each task or node! If you
are running under DESQView or Windows, this can be loaded once and made
available to all tasks. SHARE.EXE can also be loaded high on most systems.
Although special attention has been paid to ensuring that NIX/Gate is 100%
network compatible, we are but human! If you happen to experience problems
running NIX/Gate on a multinode machine, please contact us if you are unable
to resolve the problem.
Simple 1 line BBS systems probably won't need to worry about multinode
operation, but for those of you who run intelligent serial cards, such as
the DigiBOARD, you shouldn't have any problems, as long as you set your
fossil up accordingly!
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
■ MISCELLANEOUS ■
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
┌───────────────────┐
▄│ What's Next?! │
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We *DO* listen to our users! Have an idea? Send it on!
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We would like to take time to offer our appreciation to the Cairo Research
Lab Beta Team and suggestion crew (in no particular order):
Chris Stone John Riley Russell Mikami
Robert J. Ferguson Ray Smith Christopher Koziol
Christopher J. Brown Steve Pepin Tommy Harvey
Chuck Harrington Stephen Thomason Michael Downing
Mikael Winterkvist Albert Louw Marshall Brandenburg
Martin Pavey Mike Walker Greg Shaffer
Sal Lizard
Thanks guys!
Thanks are also in order for the following individuals who have been
tremendous assets to our organization and efforts:
Chip Rabinowitz Dave Seidel Brian Pirie
Carola 'Lola' Lutz Dallas Richardson Philip Findley
Andres Guevara Jeff Dunlop Lawson 'Mike' Booth
Chris Duke/Duke Graphics
Mike Labellarte/Arte` Graphics
Scott Dudley
Special thanks go out to Bob Kruger, the friend and beta tester from the
outskirts of hell.
And a special thanks to the sysops who have registered our products, and
shown their ongoing support for Cairo Research Labs.
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▄│ The SPHINX Echo │
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The SPHINX echo is now available! The SPHINX echo is a support echo for
users of Cairo Research Labs products.
The echo is not currently on the backbone, but a feed is available from
1:3613/12. Overseas links are being organized at this time, as well. To
establish a feed from our system, simply drop a netmail to 1:3613/12 (Be sure
to include a session level password!). Poll once a week, twice a week,
whatever you prefer. Effort is under way to place SPHINX on the fidonet
backbone.
Topics of discussion include:
1) Inside info and tips from the developers!
2) Third party add-ons for CRL products
3) Ideas, suggestions, wishes, wants and needs... :-)
4) Technical support for individual products
5) Sharing of scripts, setups, control files, etc
6) Get information on new releases, fast!
7) See what's in store for CRL products, and have a say-so in their
development!
8) See what other sysops are doing with BFE, NIX/Gate, and others!
Here are a few major links to SPHINX. Hopefully, one of these will be close
to your location:
Chris Koziol George Hannah
Sun, Surf, and Serenity Prophecy BBS
Elmwood Park, IL (Chicago area) Saint John, NB
(708) 453-6630 (506) 652-7292
1:115/113@fidonet 1:255/7@fidonet
Robert J. Ferguson Blake Barr
Klingon Bird of Prey BBS Fire & Ice
Philadelphia, PA Harker Heights, TX
(215) 426-5596 (817) 698-6810
1:273/935@fidonet 1:395/43@fidonet
Sal Lizard Chris Duke
The Mailbox BBS Online Resource
Charleston, SC San Diego, CA
(803) 762-1481 (619) 793-8360
1:372/69@fidonet (619) 793-8361
cduke@dukegfx.com
1:202/238@fidonet
For those of you who have access to the Internet, the SPHINX echo is now
being gated as a mailing list. To subscribe, send a message addressed to:
listserv@crlhq.hms.com
In the body of the message, simply specify: SUBSCRIBE SPHINX
To receive additional help on using our mail list server, place the word HELP as
the first line of the message body.
Hopefully, this will make it a bit easier to reach for some of you!
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questions, please contact us!
Fidonet Netmail: 1:3613/12@fidonet
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