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- With this distribution of TheNet Plus version 2.10 are two self extracting
- files. These are Network.exe and TN210.exe. Network.exe contains related
- support and information for node network operation. TN210.exe has the ROM
- images, docs and SET210 utility.
-
- Since they are self extracting all one has to do is type either "network" or
- "TN210" and they will unfold automatically into a series of related files.
- It is recommended these be upacked into a directory on a hard drive. For
- those with a dual 360K drive capacity, each of the .exe files can be upacked
- onto a *separate* formated disk. From drive A, the command would be either
- "TN210 B:", or "NETWORK B:", as appropriate.
-
- In this day and age, it's probably a good idea to run a virus scan on both
- files since there is always the possibility a malcontent may have tampered
- with the distribution. Those receiving this program directly from either
- of the authors, or an established LL BBS should have little worry in this
- regard.
-
- We understand TheNet Plus version 2.09 is on many LL BBSes. This version
- WAS NOT released for general distribution. 2.09 was a developmental version
- and at one time or other contained various features. Some of which worked
- and some which did not. Two different variations were released to DXPacket
- Cluster types for beta testing of certain features. Apparently it is from
- one of these sources the "leak" occured. As far as we know these versions
- performed OK, but the new version 2.10 has upgraded features and "better
- code".
-
- To summarize briefly, version 2.10 has several new features over those found
- in version 2.08:
-
- 1. Automatic reconnect. If one is "BYED" out of a distant connect, the
- circuit will automatically be reconnected at the first 2.09 or 2.10
- back from the "BYED" point.
-
- 2. Improved SYSOP parameter setting feature.
-
- 3. Transport layer parameters are now remote SYSOP settable.
-
- 4. A specialized version 2.10dx for DXCluster support.
-
- 5. A specialized version 2.10tm (telemetry) is available upon request.
-
- 6. USERS display has been revised to show level 3 thrulink source and
- destination nodes. (Helps users and NodeOps alike to keep tabs on
- system activity.)
-
- 7. Node TXD interval sends alternating 1's and 0's instead of flags.
- This enhances throughput as it allows quicker receiver response.
-
- 8. A completely revised and expanded documentation and support package.
- The Network.exe support package includes a nice VHF/UHF/microwave
- radio path analysis program as well as network design info.
-
- Be advised the node DIGI function had to be removed from version 2.10 in order
- to make room for the new features. This occured with the version 2.09
- developmental nodeware as well. If one needs the digi function for their
- particular application, best to stay with version 2.08.
-
- 73 and happy networking!
- de Jack, N7OO
-