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890228 COM-AND 2.4 Page 1
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This release of COM-AND:
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o This is the fifth release of COM-AND (version 2.4). The 2.4 release
is a maintenance release, correcting problems reported with 2.3, and
adding (just a few) features.
o Run instructions and installation procedures will be found following
this page.
o The author pleads for comments and criticisms of this program.
You may contact the author:
CABER Software
R. (Scott) McGinnis
P.O. Box 3607 Mdse Mart
Chicago, IL 60654-0607
PLINK, GEnie id: TARTAN
SOURCE id: BEM823
o Read the remainder of this document, please, for a description of
installation...
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Files in this distribution:
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CA23-1.ARC:
COM-AND.EXE 2.4 executable
COM-AND.PIF PIF file for Windows
COM-AND.DVP DVP file for DesqView
README.DOC This file.
REGISTER.DOC Registration form
SCRIPTS.ARC Some sample scripts
SCRIPTS.DOC A short summary of scripts in SCRIPTS.ARC
BBS&HOST.ARC BBS and host mode scripts and documentation
CA23-2.ARC:
README.DOC This file.
REGISTER.DOC Registration form
COM-AND.DOC Documentation for version 2.4
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* COM-AND creates any files it requires that it does not find on the
drive:subdirectory where it is loaded (or on the drive:subdirectory
where the environment variable COM-AND= directs the processor)
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* To print the COM-AND.DOC file, deARC it onto disc and use the DOS
command "PRINT COM-AND.DOC". COM-AND.DOC is formatted 60 lines to
the page, with top-of-forms as page breaks, and uses tab characters.
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890228 COM-AND 2.4 Page 2
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Run instructions:
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o To run COM-AND from the DOS prompt:
(Install the release as described below)
C> COM-AND
(Run this way, the F1 menu makes many accessories available to
you. You can modify (and create) new accessories with the 'r'
subcommand at any time.)
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Installation:
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1) Set your current subdirectory to the subdirectory where you wish
to install COM-AND... where you've already installed version 2.2
of COM-AND (if you have it). I'd suggest "\COM-AND".
2) DeARC the distribution file. Have a care not to overwrite files
you want to keep!
3) Load COM-AND (i.e. C> COM-AND <return>)
. Check Alt-S
.. Modem parms are set for HAYES - you may want to change them.
.. The backscreen buffer size defaults to 4K. You can set it
up to 64K, for redisplay and transcripting.
.. Remember to save the new settings.
. Check Alt-P
.. Choose the COM port you use (1/2/3/4).
.. Default speed selection is not important if you always use
the dialing directory. But set it anyway.
.. Remember to save new settings.
. Check Alt-O
.. Set flags the way you want them (e.g. exit query on, d*mned
advert off, and so on; Note BIOS/DIRECT and PCJr settings)
.. Remember to save new settings.
4) Review the accessories (F1).
You may review the contents of accessory definitions with the 'r'
subcommand. You may wish to add entries for a listing program
and editor.. and perhaps PC-VCO... CCOLOR...
5) Exit COM-AND with Alt-X.
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Additions and corrections this release:
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Additions to 2.3 COM-AND:
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o Added text to Alt-D 'r' speed selection (19.2 and 115K)
o C)opy subcommand added to Alt-D and F1 menues (copy entry)
o Added one-way encryption to Alt-N for scripts (execute w/o password)
o COM-AND.CMD (or .ENF) script is executed if found after initialization
o Shadowed (most) all menu windows
o /E switch in run command forces 25 line mode
o Added CR -> CRLF option to Alt-O (Item #25)
o Added 'Xfer screen update interval' constant to Alt-S
o Added 'Set Base/IRQ' submenu to Alt-P (for COM1-COM4)
o Added initial NAK to KERMIT receive funciton (to speed it...)
o Added /I switch to inhibit modem initialization string from being used
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Changes and corrections to 2.3 COM-AND:
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o Corrected ANSI SCP/RCP sequences (error introduced in 2.3)
o Corrected TopView awareness code (possible buffer overwrite?)
o Restored LF and BS filter to logged files (removed in 2.3)
o Increased size of modem init string to 54 chars (resissued if changed)
o Corrected Batch YMODEM to calllog last file uploaded only once
o Removed KERMIT change (2.4d) to allow download window of up to 32
o Corrected code accepting hex numbers to accept 0X... as well as 0x...
o Corrected code to display DLE when DLE followed by ESCAPE
o Corrected Alt-D 'P'rint subcommand output format
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Script changes and corrections:
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o Cursor is saved/restored by WOPEN/WCLOSE in script
o Corrected ATSAY for ANSI sequences (error introduced in 2.3)
o Script RESET command sets ANSI attributes correctly
o Allow WRITE to write nulls if FOPENO opens BINARY
o STACK command uses EBL if available - otherwise it uses BIOS
o Corrected lockup when incorrect password given for an encrypted script
o Changed STACK command to use EBL stack (if EBL available)
o Corrected grave (`) forcing to force any following character
o Corrected divide overflow on DIVIDE and MODULO DIVIDE
o Corrected ERROR flag handling generally (e.g. after ATOI)
o Corrected SET CHAT to leave chat mode upone exit from script
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Additions and corrections this release:
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Script additions: General:
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EBL Sx &<name> ; Extended syntax to include
%<letter> ; .. EBL extended variables
EBLSET &<name> Sx ; Set EBL extended variable
FSAVE[I!O] POP ; POP last FSAVE (throw away)
IF ALPHA Sx ; Test 1st char of Sx for alpha
IF NUMERIC Sx ; Test 1st char of Sx for numeric
IF CONTROL Sx ; Test 1st char of Sx for control
IF SPECIAL Sx ; .. special: not alpha/num/control
IF PRINTER ; Test if PRINTER ON in use
LJ Sx ; Left justify Sx
MSR Nx ; Read modem status register
PRINT <string> ; PRINT tring to LP1 printer
RJ Sx ; Right justify Sx
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Script additions: SET command:
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SET ASCII ECHO (ON!OFF) ; Disable alarm on SENDFILE ASCII
SET ASCII QUIET (ON!OFF) ; Turn on echo for SENDFILE ASCII
SET ASCII LINEPACE <number> ; Turn on echo for SENDFILE ASCII
SET CR (CR!CR_LF) ; CR rcvd as CR or CR/LF
SET CR_IN (CR!CR_LF) ; CR rcvd as CR or CR/LF
SET RTS (ON!OFF) ; Raise/lower RTS
SET RTSDiscipline (ON!OFF) ; Set/reset discipline
SET TXPACE <number> ; Partial imple as SET ASCII CHARP
SET XSUI <number> ; Set xfer screen update interval
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Script additions: Intrinsics:
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o Added "modem initinitialization string" ("_MINIT")
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Known bugs in the current release:
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o KERMIT 12 and 16 bit checksums don't seem to work with Jan van der
Eyjk's PCKERMIT. I have not yet found the incompatibilty.
o CIS-B flow control does not yet seem adequate. At high transfer
rates on a clean line, an error is noted occaisionally.
o Certain modems are reported to perform file transfers with an
astoundingly low efficiency with this version of the comm drivers.
Most modems report quite effective efficiency.
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Related release; PC-VCO:
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PC-VCO is Visual Conferencing for the IBM PC. It is completely
compatible with all three flavors of MacIntosh VCO/VMCO. It has
been in use for more than a year by several groups of people. On
GEnie, the IBM RT has a regularly scheduled VCO conference every
Wednesday at 9PM Eastern Standard Time.
The concept of VCO is that each conference attendee draws a set of
16 (or 18) ICONs, and posts them publically. Other attendees down-
load the ICONs (called face files), and add them to their own lib-
rary of faces. 8 (or 9) expressions (happy, sad, etc) are supported.
When someone speaks in a VCO conference, the appropriate ICON is
displayed on all PC-VCO screens. People who've not uploaded face
files are depicted as Charlie Brown, Don Martin, or OPUS.
PC-VCO interfaces to a public domain text-to speech synthesizer.
The quality is less than might be desired, but its a start!
PC-VCO now includes its own speech driver for faster processors.
PC-VCO has been distributed (its seventh release) as PC-VCO22.ARC.
PC-VCO may be used on either CGA, EGA or Hercules graphics adapters.
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Related release; CCHESS:
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CCHESS is Conference Chess - two people can play chess over PLINK's
PARTY, CIS CB, etc. CCHESS provides a graphics depiction of a chess
board, and a log of the last few moves. Game play can be performed
entirely with a mouse (if you desire - not necessary). Games may be
saved, and restored later for continuation.
Version 1.2 is a production release - beta testing is complete.
However, I am still looking for comments, criticisms and thoughts
from those interested in on-line interactive gaming.
CCHESS has been distributed (its second release) as CCHESS12.ARC.
Please read the CCHESS.DOC document for a description of CCHESS.
CCHESS may be used on either CGA, EGA or Hercules graphics adapters.
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Related release; CBRIDGE:
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CBRIDGE is Conference Bridge - four people can play bridge over
PLINK's PARTY, CIS CB, etc. CBRIDGE deals cards, displays hands,
displays (and protects) the bidding, and monitors game play.
Bidding can be reviewed at any time, as can game play.
Version 1.1 has completed its beta trials. It has found quite
usable. It may be 'rough' in spots... I am looking for comments,
criticisms and thoughts from those interested in on-line interactive
gaming.
CBRIDGE has been distributed (its first release) as CBRIDG11.ARC.
Please read the CBRIDG.DOC document for a description of CBRIDGE.
CBRIDGE may be used on either MDA, CGA, EGA or Hercules adapters.
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Related release; CCOLOR:
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CCOLOR is another accessory for conferencing. It tracks the conver-
sation, and assigns different colors to each speaker. Each speaker's
text is highlighted and easy to see. Of course, a color adapter,
CGA or EGA is required. It has to be seen to be appreciated!
CCOLOR has been distributed (its second release) as CCOLOR11.ARC.
CCOLOR may be used on either CGA, or EGA adapters.