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- MENU OPTIONS
- ------------
-
- The following menu options are available to the caller provided the
- necessary security level has been obtained by the SysOp.
-
-
- (A)scii Color - on/off
- ----------------------
- This command, when enabled, will allow color on those systems properly
- configured. There are three requirements before this will work. First,
- the caller must have set his communication parameters to 8 bits, no
- parity. Secondly, he must be running software which supports this
- option. Qmodem, Procomm, and Pibterm are three such examples. Most
- require that ANSI.SYS be installed on the home system. This can be done
- by putting the line DEVICE=ANSI.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS file. Thirdly, or
- course, he must have a color monitor.
-
- NOTE: A SysOp using a composite monitor with a color graphics adaptor
- may not enable this feature.
-
-
- (B)uzz Back
- -----------
- This command, when enabled, will instruct MINIHOST to buzz you back at
- the call back number placed in the configuration file. It is not likely
- you will have this option available to you.
-
-
- (C)hange Directory
- ------------------
- This command allows a caller to move within the hard drive. A knowledge
- of path and sub-directory protocol is advisable. Entering '\' alone
- would change to the root directory. Typing '\games' may change to the
- 'games' directory, if one exists. By pressing (F)ile Directory while
- you are in the "ROOT" directory, you will see most of the sub-
- directories that are available; they end with the filename extension of
- ".DIR". Due to security restrictions you may not be allowed in a
- particular sub-directory. You may NOT enter a drive specifier here.
- MINIHOST will not allow a caller to change to the directory containing
- the MINIHOST run-time files.
-
-
- (D)ownload File
- ---------------
- Entering 'D' from the menu will allow you to download (send) a program
- from this system. Xmodem (checksum & CRC), Ymodem (CRC), and ASCII
- protocols are supported. You may NOT enter a directory or drive
- specifier here. You must have specified the correct drive and/or sub-
- directory prior to selecting the D for download. When you select D for
- download, the system will prompt you for the filename. After you enter
- the filename and if the file is found, the system will then prompt for
- the protocol. You will see:
-
- 0 - EXIT. Will abort the download.
- 1 - ASCII. This is for the ASCII protocol. This should
- ONLY be used with text files. It is not to be
- used with programs, source code, or squeezed
- /compressed or ARChived (i.e.,.ARC extension) files
- where error correction is necessary.
- 2 - XMODEM CHECKSUM. If you choose to have error
- correction using Xmodem CHECKSUM, just press the
- number 2. Blocks will be 128 bytes in size.
- 3 - XMODEM CRC. This indicates a newer CRC method of
- Xmodem file transfer. Blocks are still 128 bytes in
- size.
- 4 - YMODEM CRC. This protocol is used more frequently at
- baud rates of 2400 or higher. It allows faster
- file transfer when used under packet switched
- networks such as PC Purcuit. Blocks are 1024 bytes
-
- Doors: - these public domain routines are executed by MINIHOST.
-
- 5 - WXMODEM. Another form of XMODEM, this protocol provides
- true full duplex (sliding windows) protocol. This is
- useful when using a packet switched network such as PC
- Purcuit.
- 6 - YMODEM BATCH. This is the same as YMODEM CRC mentioned
- above but allows multiple file transfers. When prompted,
- enter the filenames delimited by spaces, not semi-colons.
- 7 - YMODEM-G BATCH. Same as above but WITHOUT error checking.
- This protocol is used while transfering data between modems
- which use their own error correction. (MNP is one method)
- 8 - ZMODEM BATCH. One of the newer, more efficient high speed
- modem file transfer protocols.
- 9 - PCKERMIT. This protocol allows 7 and 8 bit file transfers,
- providing data compression and true full duplex (sliding
- windows) operation. Allowing multiple file transfers, the
- filenames should be delimited by spaces, not semi-colons.
- A - SEALINK BATCH. This is a WXMODEM type protocol that allows
- batch file transfers.
-
- NOTE: If a user calls in at 7 data bits, Even Parity, MINIHOST
- switches to 8 data bits, No Parity before file transfer,
- and back to 7 data bits, Even Parity after the file is
- transfered. This provides Procomm compatibility.
-
-
- (E)nter Message
- ---------------
- This option will allow you to enter a public message or a private
- message to a fellow user. The number of lines available are set by the
- SysOp. Enter a blank line to end the message. This will redisplay the
- message and prompt the caller to (A)bort the message, (D)elete a line,
- (E)dit a line, (I)nsert a line, or (S)ave the message as is. The (E)dit
- option will ask for the line number to edit, display it, then as for the
- text to be changed. This is case sensitive. You must enter the string
- exactly as shown. MINIHOST then asks for the replacement string. This
- type of editing takes a few tries to get used to it, but is extremely
- flexible in its capabilities. If there is already a message waiting,
- your message will be added to the other message. When the named user
- calls in, the message is displayed right after log-on. Use (P) to pause
- the display/playback of the message or use (S) to stop the display and
- have MINIHOST resume normal operation.
-
-
- (F)ile Directory
- ----------------
- This option will give you a listing of the various files and directories
- on the system. The file size will follow the directory entry. Size is
- rounded to the nearest 'K' (1024 bytes). Directories will end with DIR,
- DBASE.........DIR would be a valid directory.
-
-
- (G)oodbye
- ---------
- Self explanatory. Logs off the caller.
-
-
- (H)elp with Host
- ----------------
- Displays this text file.
-
-
- (I)nduction to MH
- -----------------
- This is the registration process. It provides security for the SysOp,
- and most SysOps will require this. Please leave this information to
- insure a secured system. It requests address and phone number info.
-
-
- (J)ump to DOS
- -------------
- Allows the caller DOS access. It is not likely this option will be
- implemented.
-
-
- (L)og New Drive
- ---------------
- This is the provision for changing the default logged drive.
-
-
- (M)essage to SysOp
- ------------------
- A message to the SysOp is left in the file MINIHOST.LOG. Anyone with
- security clearance to read MINIHOST.LOG can read these messages. (A co-
- sysop, for instance).
-
- (O)perator Chat
- ---------------
- Selecting this option summons the SysOp and if answered, will provide
- for real-time conversation via the keyboards. The system will beep at
- the Sysop. If he is available, he can press any key to enter chat mode.
- To exit the chat mode the either end can press the ESCape key.
-
-
- (P)rogram Descripts
- -------------------
- The file listed by this option is provided by the SysOp and placed into
- the proper download sub-directory. If you are in a directory containing
- one of these .BBS files, then a list of file discriptions will be
- displayed.
-
-
- (R)ead Messages
- ---------------
- This selection allows the caller to read public messages.
-
-
- (S)earch for File
- -----------------
- This selection will search unprotected sub-directory for the
- wildcard/filespec you specify and give the path if found.
-
-
- (T)rap Door
- -----------
- This is an door to a SysOp supplied program and will most likely be
- disabled.
-
-
- (U)pload File
- -------------
- This function is similar to the Download option, except the file is sent
- from the caller to the host system. A provision is made for entering a
- description of the uploaded file.
-
-
- (V)iew Bulletins
- ----------------
- Selecting this option brings up a menu of bulletins to be read. The
- caller can then read the bulletin by entering the associated number,
- redisplay the menu by entering 'M', or exit the bulletin function by
- pressing 'ENTER'.
-
-
- (Y)our Private Mail
- -------------------
- Mail addressed to a you is displayed auto-magically just after log on.
- If you didn't delete it then, you may view it later using this option.
-
-
- (*)-Read Log File
- -----------------
- This selection allows the caller to read the private messages to the
- Sysop and see what other users have done while on the system and what
- files they have uploaded/downloaded. Depending upon how the SysOp has
- configured the system, you may not have clearance for this option.
-
-
- (&)-Add Prog Desc.
- ------------------
- This allows the SysOp to add file descriptions to the uplddir.bbs file.
- You must first be in the UPLOAD= directory. MINIHOST then asks for the
- filename to add. It then calculates the size of the file and asks for a
- description. The description is then added to the uplddir.bbs file.
-