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- P C R E L A Y 4.1
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- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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- PCRelay is full-featured mail and file transfer
- software for IBM PC's and compatibles. Although
- designed to run in a Bulletin Board environment, it
- can be used to form file transfer networks or mail
- networks based on mail systems other than BBS's.
-
-
- FEATURES:
-
- * Compatible with PCBoard 10-14, RBBS, GAP, EIS, QBBS,
- WILDCAT and many other software packages - Multiple BBS
- types can participate in the same network - PCRelay will
- convert message bases on the fly as they go through the
- network.
-
- * Networks can be of (basically) any size. (Computer
- simulations show that the software will not have
- problems until you have a network of more than three
- trillion nodes. Of course, you have to have a large
- enough harddisk and a fast enough computer to handle
- it.)
-
- * Files can be sent from node to node - intelligent
- routing prevents nodes and hubs from downloading files
- that are for other people.
-
- * Special "distribution list" feature facilitates
- distribution of files to groups of nodes.
-
- * Files can be requested with complete security and
- protection.
-
- * Special "delayed request" feature - you can request a
- file before it becomes available - when it becomes
- available, it is sent to you.
-
- * Received files are renamed if they duplicate existing
- files to prevent overwriting previously received
- files.
-
- * Files can be requested or sent from the command line -
- this facilitates sending of files through the network
- from .BAT files or by shelling from other programs -
- several third party programs are already available which
- are designed to work with PCRelay's powerful file
- transfer capabilities.
-
- * Supports BOTH PKZIP and PKPAK - each node can use
- whichever they want - the HUB will determine which
- compression utility to use based on the structure of the
- file uploaded.
-
- * Support is provided free of charge - no yearly fees,
- etc.
-
- * Nodes can generate graphical reports of participation on
- all of the nodes in the network on a conference by
- conference basis.
-
- * "Network ID" can be placed in tag line, thus
- standardizing the part of the tag line that shows what
- network the message is on. (helpful for "bridges"
- between networks, protecting messages from being used by
- other networks, etc)
-
- * Special conference name list file can facilitate
- standard names for conferences across network.
-
- * Supports up to 511 conferences per network.
-
- * Unlimited "nesting" or "levels" of regional hubs.
-
- * Completely compatible with all major multitasking
- environments.
-
- * No need to carry unwanted conferences on your board.
- Hubs do NOT have to carry all of the conferences that
- their nodes want on their board.
-
- * Regional hubs can be set up to AUTOMATICALLY to determine
- which conferences they need to get and sent to/from the
- next level above. (Includes full support for "regional"
- conferences that are not "national" or transferred with
- the hub above them.)
-
- * HUB can configure the maximum amount of mail stored on a
- conference by conference basis, readily changeable.
-
- * HUB can alter mail pointers to reduce or increase mail
- available on a conference by conference basis and/or
- node by node basis.
-
- * Two separate Report functions available to every hub.
- Both are fully "CTTY" compatible for remote or "Door"
- access.
-
- * All hub management functions can be run as a "ctty door"
- for remote access.
-
- * HUB can run in less than 270K, depending on number of
- nodes or regional hubs connected. NODE can run in less
- than 200K of memory for multitasking systems.
-
- * HUB Duplicate Message Checking of last 1000 messages per
- conference - catches all duplicate messages as they travel
- through the network.
-
- * HUB manager can manage file sends and requests as they
- travel through the hub.
-
- * HUB allows auto registration of both nodes and
- conferences - can be set up as a completely unattended
- network and can be managed via remote. Note that both
- of these functions can be turned off if desired.
-
- * Times and dates on messages are adjusted for different
- time zones as they travel through the network.
-
- * Reference numbers throughout entire network.
-
- * Complete private message handling with enhanced
- security.
- - Sophisticated "mailbox" scheme so that
- private messages only show up on boards where the
- addressee wants them to.
- - Destination of private mail is determined at the
- HUB level via private mail file automatically.
- You don't download private mail that is not for
- one of your users.
- - Nodes may allow private mail on a conference by
- conference basis.
- - Sophisticated Public-Key encryption for private
- messages. (optional)
- - Routed messages - both public and private messages can
- be routed to one board only. Routed messages will *NOT*
- show up on any boards between them.
-
- * No author intervention required for tag line changes.
-
- * Log file automatically created by both NODE and HUB
- detailing number of messages exported/imported in each
- conference, files received, size of uploaded and
- downloaded packets, etc.
-
- * NODE can change conferences carried AUTOMATICALLY
- without ANY HUB intervention. (Completely secure - HUB
- defines which conferences can be "automatically
- registered" - can have "private conferences" which only
- certain nodes or hubs can access.)
-
- * Completely menu driven system.
-
- * Extensive (>100 pages) documentation.
-
- * 24 Hour support through The Running Board at (301)
- 229-5623. Voice support through (301) 229-7244 (Bonnie
- Anthony), and (703) 643-5513 (Kip Compton).
-
- * Completely SHARE compatible, one node may be up and
- another node may be transferring mail. No mail will be
- lost.
-
- * Will work with virtually ANY BBS SOFTWARE using UTI's
- or "Universal Text Interfaces."
-
- * Can use a RAM disk as its work directory for lightening-fast
- operation
-
- * can run in very low memory by not shelling out to compression
- utility, but letting the batch file call the compression utility.
-
- * Significant speed up in IMPORT, EXPORT, and ANALYZE node programs.
-
- * RESFILER TSR allows you to send and request files from inside your
- reader or BBS software for extra convenience.
-
- * CONFIG utility completely revamped for easier and more efficent
- operation.
-
- * Return-receipt routed mail supported -- you can request a receipt
- to be sent back to you when your message arrives at the destination
- system!
-
- * Complete and advanced message monitoring system via "watches."
-
- * Can optionally eliminate PCBoard 14.x @ variables as they travel
- into or out of your system.
-
- * Facilites for automatically sending messages to every sysop on the
- network -- even if they are not running PCBoard, it will be addressed
- to the proper user name for the sysop.
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- License Agreement
-
- PCRelay ("The Software") is COPYRIGHT 1988-1990 by Kip
- Compton, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The original purchaser ("YOU") is
- granted a LICENSE to use PCRelay only, subject to the following
- restrictions and limitations.
-
- 1) This license is granted to the original purchaser only.
- It is not transferrable under any conditions.
-
- 2) This software may only be used on a single computer
- system. You may not use this software on more than one
- computer system.
-
- 3) You may make backup copies of PCRelay for your own
- protection, subject to the limitations of this license.
-
- 4) You may not engage in, nor permit third parties to
- engage in, any of the following :
-
- A) Providing or permitting use of or disclosing
- software to third parties. (The exception being
- that users of your system may use the software as
- long as it is running on your system.)
-
- B) Making alterations or copies of any kind in the
- software. (except as specifically permitted.)
-
- C) ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE, DECOMPILE, OR REVERSE
- ENGINEER THE SOFTWARE IN ANY WAY.
-
- D) Granting sub-licenses, lease or other rights in
- the software to others.
-
- The author reserves the right to terminate this license if
- there is a violation of its term or default by the original
- purchaser. Upon termination for any reason, all copies of the
- software mush be destroyed, and the original purchaser will be
- liable for any and all damages suffered as a result of the
- violation or default.
-
- The author of this software is not liable for damages
- suffered as a result of the improper use, proper use, or
- inability to use this software. This type of disclaimer is
- prohibited by law in some states, and is therefore void in those
- states.
-
- Please complete for software application:
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- PCRELAY APPLICATION FORM
-
- DO YOU WISH TO BUY: [ ] HUB SOFTWARE ($60) [ ] NODE SOFTWARE ($30)
-
- SYSOP'S NAME:_________________________________________________________
-
- MAILING ADDRESS:______________________________________________________
-
- CITY:____________________________ STATE:___________ ZIP:____________
-
- VOICE TELEPHONE:______________________________________________________
-
- IS THIS PHONE: [ ] HOME [ ] BUSINESS
- (whereever possible please provide a home phone number)
- IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CONTACT YOU VIA A
- VOICE CALL?________________________________
-
- BBS NAME:_____________________________________________________________
-
- BBS TELEPHONE:________________________________________________________
-
- NUMBER OF NODES:___________ MAXIMUM BAUD RATE:_______________________
-
- BBS SPECIALITY (IF ANY):______________________________________________
-
- BBS SOFTWARE:_________________________________________________________
-
- NODE ID DESIRED_______________________________________________________
-
- HUB ID DESIRED (must start with HUB)__________________________________
-
- SERIAL NUMBER IF ISSUED_______________________________________________
-
- WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT PCRELAY?__________________________________________
-
- ARE YOU A CURRENT MEMBER OF A NETWORK? [ ] YES [ ] NO
-
- DO YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT NETWORKS? [ ] YES [ ] NO
-
- SIGNATURE:________________________________________ DATE:_____________
-
- Please complete and return this form, along with the appropriate fees
- to:
-
- Bonnie Anthony, M.D.
- 6901 Whittier Blvd.
- Bethesda, MD 20817
-
- FAX Number 301-229-7244
- VOICE = 301-229-7028 OFFICE
- 301-229-7244 HOME
- BBS 301-229-5623/5342 Both lines Dual Standards
- Credit cards now accepted - you can fax your order this morning and
- download the software tonight! (please include in the fax your credit
- card number and expiration date and a password for registration on The
- Running Board - home of pcrelay support)
-