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* * * System requirements for AUTOSIG Version 6.8B * * *
AUTOSIG (ATO) is the original PC program written for the PC and
Compuserve. It not only automates forums functions, including
the automation of downloading files, it also has the ability to
run scripts. Scripts make ATO useful in all CompuServe areas.
ATO is free. There are no charges or other restrictive
requirements (though we do ask that you enjoy it!). All you
need to do is download the files, make several adjustments in
your forum options, and you're ready to enjoy the benefits of
CompuServe without the price of on-line interactive sessions.
Autosig makes the best of both worlds: the benefits of
multiuser mainframes and the benefits of a personal computer.
* * * HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS * * *
In general AUTOSIG (ATO) version 6.8B requires the following
equipment configuration:
o an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or close compatible.
o at least 320K of available memory.
o a hard disk is recommended, but not required.
o a Hayes command set compatible modem
o any display adapter and monitor
- ATO has been tested on the Compaq portable, Tandy machines,
Toshiba laptops, the Leading Edge, the Compaq high-end machines,
the AST Premium line, and a number of compatibles too numerous
to mention. All close compatibles will probably work, but be
sure to check the user's manual for various "switches" that
might be necessary.
ATO is network, e.g. LANTASTIC, compatible, although it does not
allow the sharing of its files with the exception of Novell Netware.
ATO is NOT compatible with Novell Netware. You will need to run
ATO without Netware loaded.
About 320k of *free* memory is required. More than 320k is
definitely better. The total amount of
memory is somewhat dependent upon how many forums you use, the
number of message headers you want to mark, and some other
factors.
- ATO requires at least 250K of disk space for its files. More
disk space is needed to hold message files and other files that
are to be downloaded. A hard disk is not required, but it is
highly recommended.
- A modem capable of autodialing is required. If you're not
using a Hayes command set compatible modem, you'll need to be
familar with your modem's command codes in order to set it up.
There is built-in support for accessing CompuServe through a
direct node and through Telenet and Tymnet. Using ATO's script
language, you will be able to log on through virtually any
network, but it may require work on your part in determining
the correct sequence of prompts and responses.
- ATO supports MS and Logitech compatible mouse input devices.
- ATO supports MDA, Hercules, CGA, EGA, and VGA displays. 25, 43,
and 50-line displays are supported for those display adapters
that offer such modes. Graphics is not used or required.
* * * SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS * * *
In general, ATO requires the following software configuration:
o IBM PC DOS or MS DOS version 3.0 or later
o no ill-behaved resident (TSR) programs
o the AUTOSIG.EXE program
DOS 3.0 or greater is recommended. ATO will run fine on DOS 2.x
systems, but you may experience problems with the "Shell to DOS
feature" of ATO. This is an incompatibility with the compiler
used to create the ATO executable program file and DOS 2.x.
ATO is DesqView and DoubleDOS aware. It is also compatible with
many popular resident programs, but you may have certain memory
resident utilities installed that can cause problems.
ATO is compatible with RAM disks (like VDISK), disk caching
programs (like VCACHE), keyboard enhancers (like PCED), screen
enhancers (like Ultra Vision), print spoolers (like LTORQ and
PCACHE).
If you have a problem, PLEASE let us know in section 1 of
IBMCOM. We can usually work it out but, if not, we need to know
of possible incompatibilities. ATO is a group effort and we
appreciate and encourage hearing about your problems, solutions
and suggestions.
* * * FILES NEEDED * * *
All AUTOSIG files are located in Library 1 (Autosig) of the IBM
Communications forum (GO IBMCOM).
At minimum, you'll want to get ATO68B.EXE, which contains the
executable file and the help file, and ATODOC.EXE which contains
the documentation file. These will get you going. Both are
self-extracting archives. When you run them, they tell you what
to do to install the files.
Otherwise ATO is "modular" in design, so you don't have to
download what you don't want or need. However, you may find
that other programs, such as ACLS, ATOBRO, ATOADV, and
DLSCAN, will greatly enhance your use of ATO. Please note that
the latter files are entirely optional!