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- If supplied with the .EXE self extracting version:
- Enter "MHST230 to unarchive the MHST230.EXE files to disk.
-
- Example:
- C:
- MD \MEGAHOST
- CD \MEGAHOST
- A:MHST230
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- The EXE archive is not for distribution. A ZIPed archive is available for
- distribution from the MEGAHOST Support BBS at 209-836-2402.
-
- The self extracting file CANNOT unarchive to the disk it came on as there is
- no room and you will get a 'Write Error'!
-
- The MEGAHOST.DOC file can be printed on most Laser printers by setting the
- lines per page to 66.
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- Sample RIP, NAPLPS, and BIG Graphics screens are available for download
- from the MEGAHOST Support BBS at 209-836-2402. Also, a module enabling
- various flavors of Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, and Kermit file transfers is
- available for download at no additional cost.
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- ENTERING SYSOP INFORMATION
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- You MUST first set up a SYSOP= entry in the .CNF BEFORE INVOKING
- MEGAHOST. The system will not function properly without this
- entry. The syntax is:
-
- SYSOP=DON MANKIN
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- where DON MANKIN is replaced with your own name.
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- NOTE:
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- If you wish to run a closed system, you must have
- CLOSEDSYSTEM=N in the .CNF file when you log in as SysOp for
- the first time. After MEGAHOST establishes your SysOp account
- in the caller database, you may then make the CLOSEDSYSTEM=Y
- entry in the .CNF file.
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- If you have trouble with MEGAHOST, try removing any memory resident software
- you may have loaded. MEGAHOST is known to have trouble with DOS editors.
-
- Enabling Xon/Xoff flow control within MEGAHOST sometimes confuses your
- callers not familiar with it's usage. If enabled, and some line noise sends
- a CTL-S (19 decimal), the callers terminal will freeze until a CTL-Q
- (17 decimal) is received from the caller. If the caller is unaware of this
- technique, he/she will eventually hang up and complain of BBS troubles.
- See XONXOFF= in the MEGAHOST.DOC file for further details.
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- MEGAHOST REQUIRES character and line pacing on ASCII uploads and auto-logons.
- This is accomplished using Procomm by typing ALT S, 6, and changing the
- following:
- Pace Character = 62
- Character Pacing = 50
- Line Pacing = 5
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- Other terminal software must be configured likewise.
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- Utilities written to convert MAXIHOST database files to MEGAHOST database
- files are available from the Support BBS. You should convert the Message
- database if you had it enabled in MAXIHOST, but I would not convert the
- user database. The best way to assure that all of the user fields are
- populated is to allow MEGAHOST to create the user database itself.
-
- A file transfer module, MHXFR.EXE, is available for download from the
- Support BBS. It provides Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, and Kermit file
- transfer protocols. Put this file in the same directory(ies) as your
- MEGAHOST.EXE file(s). This module is not bundled with the MEGAHOST
- software but is available at no cost.
-
- *** Regarding file transfer, high speed modems should have hardware flow
- control enabled especially when the baud rate is locked. Callers failing
- to do this may have VERY SLOW file transfers due to block resends. ***
-
- A program, MEGA_API.EXE is available for EXPERIENCED MEGAHOST users to
- enable them to be able to add/change .CNF entries, display text files,
- disconnect the caller, etc. from BATCHON, BATCHOFF, TRAPDOOR, and EVENT
- batch files. Use of this interface is on your own initiative. Minimum
- support will be provided. Improper use of this facility could compromise
- the security of the system. These features are being tested to see if
- they provide any real value, and may be removed from future releases if
- they prove too complex for the average user and/or support of them become
- too time consuming.
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- REGISTERED USERS: Make sure you call the MEGAHOST support BBS occasionally
- to keep abreast of new versions and updates. The number is currently
- 209-836-2402. I'm Sorry, but I do not have the resources to answer phone
- calls, nor return mail. Please use this BBS as our communications vehicle.
-
- Because MEGAHOST is a 'shop before you buy' Shareware product, most
- registrants already have a copy of MEGAHOST. For this reason, diskettes
- are not mailed out immediately, but are mailed out with the next release.
- Releases vary but usually occur every month or two. You may request a
- current release diskette be mailed instead by leaving a message on the
- Support BBS. You may also request a REGISTRATION number to suffice you
- until you receive your diskette. The registration information would be
- entered into your MEGAHOST.CNF as follows:
-
- REGISTRATION=MEGAHOST Support BBS;32541
-
- where 32541 is the registration number provided by me that matches your
- registration name of 'MEGAHOST Support BBS'.
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- R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
-
- If used for personal use, a Hobby registration is necessary. Use by
- any organization for any purpose would be classified as a Commercial
- registration. Hobby registrations are $49 USD, while Commercial
- registrations are $79, still a good bargain. Only VISA, MasterCard
- Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and JCB cards can be accepted via the
- Support BBS - the prefered method. You may also register using your
- AMEX and Discover Card by calling PSL at 800-242-4775 and refering
- to item #10391. Diskettes are not normally mailed out until a new
- release is made available. You may request a registration number be
- left to you via this system, and/or that the current release be mailed
- instead of waiting for the next one.
-
- You may register by mail by sending your check (US Dollars Only) to:
-
- Don Mankin
- 231 Market Place #353
- San Ramon, CA 94583
-
- Californians please add 7.75% sales tax.
- Please include $4 shipping and handling.
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- P S L Specific
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- You may also order from the Public (software) Library with your VISA,
- MC, AmEx, or Discover card by calling 800-2424-PsL, 713-524-6394, or
- by FAX to 713-524-6398 or by CompuServe to 71355,470. The PSL numbers
- are for ordering only. For information about dealer pricing, volume
- discounts, site licensing, shipping of products, returns, latest
- version number or other technical information, please call the
- MEGAHOST Support BBS at 209-836-2402.
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- U P G R A D E I N F O R M A T I O N
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- For those upgrading from MAXIHOST, please read the MAXIHOST to MEGAHOST
- upgrade information contained in the .DOC file. You will find your MAXIHOST
- registration number is incompatable with MEGAHOST so make sure you call the
- Support BBS for your new number. Execute menu item 2 from the
- (+)-Registration module.
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