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====== NOSview [301]
!INTRO
======
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* ---------- *
* "NOSintro" *
* ---------- *
* *
* An Introduction to the *
* KA9Q *
* Network Operating System *
* *
* by Ian Wade, G3NRW *
* *
* *
* A "DOWERMAIN" PUBLICATION *
* *
* ISBN 1-897649-00-2 *
* *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
356 pages, fully illustrated.
UK Pounds sterling: 11.50 + packing and postage
"NOSintro", the definitive guide to the KA9Q Network Operating
System (NOS), is now available.
In "NOSintro" you'll find a wealth of practical information,
hints and tips for setting up and using the KA9Q NOS.
Ideal for beginners and more advanced users alike.
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The emphasis is on hands-on practicalities. You'll see exactly:
** how to install NOS on a PC.
** how to set up the control files.
** how to check out basic operations before going live.
** how to use NOS commands for transferring files, logging in
to remote systems, sending mail and so on.
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What's Inside
=============
1 Intro to NOSintro
2 NOSview
3 The Ground Rules
4 NOS in a Nutshell
5 Let's Meet the Locals
6 The TNC Revisited
7 A Peek at Protocols
8 Names, Domains and Addresses
9 Client/Server
10 Hands On - Hardware Checkout
11 Hands On - Software Installation
12 NOS File Compendium
13 Hands On - Session Manager
14 The NOS Command Set
15 Hands On - autoexec.nos
16 The ftpusers File
17 Hands On - FTP
18 NOS BBS - The Big Picture
19 Setting up the NOS BBS
20 The NOS BBS Command Set
21 Hands On - BBS File Server
22 Hands On - Remote Sysop
23 Forwarding SMTP Mail
24 Pop Mail Collection
25 PBBS Mail Forwarding
26 AX.25 Routing
27 Address Resolution Protocol
28 IP Routing
29 NET/ROM Routing
30 Going Live: Preparing the Files
31 Hands On - AX.25
32 Hands On - NET/ROM
33 Hands On - Ping and Hop
34 Hands On - DNS System
35 Trailing Flag
==========
Appendices
==========
1 Where to get the Software
2 NOS Command Set Reference
3 NOS Control Files
4 Character Codes
5 IP Address Coordinators
6 References
** 356 pages, copiously illustrated with over 80 detailed
diagrams, plus countless examples of commands and screen
displays.
** Full listings of all the control files needed for NOS.
_________________________________________________________________
Ian Wade is well-known throughout the data communications world,
having founded "DATACOM" and "Connect International", and hosted
regular columns in the technical press (including BARTG's "Packet
International" and RSGB's "Data Comms"). He is also a frequent
lecturer on data comms, with a renowned off-beat approach
designed to stimulate interest in what could otherwise be a very
dull subject.
By profession, Ian is an independent computer consultant,
specialising in Open Systems and computer security. He was
involved in the design of one of the world's first commercial
satellite packet networks in 1976, and has been active in amateur
packet radio since 1984.
_________________________________________________________________
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PRICES
======
All prices are in £ (UK pounds sterling).
Over the counter: £ 11.50 (As a guide, this is
approx equivalent to
US$ 17.00 at today's
exchange rate --
30 December 1992)
Mail to UK addresses: £ 12.85
Airmail to rest of Europe: £ 14.42
Airmail to Americas, Africa: £ 16.73
Airmail to rest of the world: £ 17.34
Payment either:
1. By cheque, in UK pounds sterling, DRAWN ON A UK BANK ONLY.
Cheque to be made payable to "DOWERMAIN LTD" and crossed
"A/C PAYEE ONLY". No other banks or currencies please; it's
too expensive to convert to sterling.
or
2. By credit card. You will be charged the appropriate price
listed above in UK pounds sterling. Your credit card company
will add a nominal currency conversion charge if applicable.
To obtain your copy, please print out the order form below:
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31 December 1992