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- * * * System requirements for AUTOSIG Version 6.8B * * *
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- AUTOSIG (ATO) is the original PC program written for the PC and
- Compuserve. It not only automates forums functions, including
- the automation of downloading files, it also has the ability to
- run scripts. Scripts make ATO useful in all CompuServe areas.
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- ATO is free. There are no charges or other restrictive
- requirements (though we do ask that you enjoy it!). All you
- need to do is download the files, make several adjustments in
- your forum options, and you're ready to enjoy the benefits of
- CompuServe without the price of on-line interactive sessions.
- Autosig makes the best of both worlds: the benefits of
- multiuser mainframes and the benefits of a personal computer.
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- * * * HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS * * *
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- In general AUTOSIG (ATO) version 6.8B requires the following
- equipment configuration:
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- o an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or close compatible.
- o at least 320K of available memory.
- o a hard disk is recommended, but not required.
- o a Hayes command set compatible modem
- o any display adapter and monitor
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- - ATO has been tested on the Compaq portable, Tandy machines,
- Toshiba laptops, the Leading Edge, the Compaq high-end machines,
- the AST Premium line, and a number of compatibles too numerous
- to mention. All close compatibles will probably work, but be
- sure to check the user's manual for various "switches" that
- might be necessary.
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- ATO is network, e.g. LANTASTIC, compatible, although it does not
- allow the sharing of its files with the exception of Novell Netware.
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- ATO is NOT compatible with Novell Netware. You will need to run
- ATO without Netware loaded.
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- About 320k of *free* memory is required. More than 320k is
- definitely better. The total amount of
- memory is somewhat dependent upon how many forums you use, the
- number of message headers you want to mark, and some other
- factors.
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- - ATO requires at least 250K of disk space for its files. More
- disk space is needed to hold message files and other files that
- are to be downloaded. A hard disk is not required, but it is
- highly recommended.
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- - A modem capable of autodialing is required. If you're not
- using a Hayes command set compatible modem, you'll need to be
- familar with your modem's command codes in order to set it up.
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- There is built-in support for accessing CompuServe through a
- direct node and through Telenet and Tymnet. Using ATO's script
- language, you will be able to log on through virtually any
- network, but it may require work on your part in determining
- the correct sequence of prompts and responses.
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- - ATO supports MS and Logitech compatible mouse input devices.
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- - ATO supports MDA, Hercules, CGA, EGA, and VGA displays. 25, 43,
- and 50-line displays are supported for those display adapters
- that offer such modes. Graphics is not used or required.
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- * * * SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS * * *
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- In general, ATO requires the following software configuration:
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- o IBM PC DOS or MS DOS version 3.0 or later
- o no ill-behaved resident (TSR) programs
- o the AUTOSIG.EXE program
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- DOS 3.0 or greater is recommended. ATO will run fine on DOS 2.x
- systems, but you may experience problems with the "Shell to DOS
- feature" of ATO. This is an incompatibility with the compiler
- used to create the ATO executable program file and DOS 2.x.
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- ATO is DesqView and DoubleDOS aware. It is also compatible with
- many popular resident programs, but you may have certain memory
- resident utilities installed that can cause problems.
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- ATO is compatible with RAM disks (like VDISK), disk caching
- programs (like VCACHE), keyboard enhancers (like PCED), screen
- enhancers (like Ultra Vision), print spoolers (like LTORQ and
- PCACHE).
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- If you have a problem, PLEASE let us know in section 1 of
- IBMCOM. We can usually work it out but, if not, we need to know
- of possible incompatibilities. ATO is a group effort and we
- appreciate and encourage hearing about your problems, solutions
- and suggestions.
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- * * * FILES NEEDED * * *
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- All AUTOSIG files are located in Library 1 (Autosig) of the IBM
- Communications forum (GO IBMCOM).
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- At minimum, you'll want to get ATO68B.EXE, which contains the
- executable file and the help file, and ATODOC.EXE which contains
- the documentation file. These will get you going. Both are
- self-extracting archives. When you run them, they tell you what
- to do to install the files.
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- Otherwise ATO is "modular" in design, so you don't have to
- download what you don't want or need. However, you may find
- that other programs, such as ACLS, ATOBRO, ATOADV, and
- DLSCAN, will greatly enhance your use of ATO. Please note that
- the latter files are entirely optional!
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