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{COMMO} 5.41 February 13, 1993
{COMMO} (tm) is a Telecommunications Program that offers great power, speed
and flexibility in a small, easy-to-use package.
{COMMO} is Shareware. Please see REGISTER.FRM, COMMO.DOC or MACRO.DOC for
complete pricing and ordering information (I am now accepting payment by
CREDIT CARD). Registration allows you to eliminate the opening advertisement
and to personalize your copy of the program. Guidelines for SHAREWARE
DISTRIBUTORS are given in the file VENDOR.DOC. Sample site and distribution
agreements are contained in the file LICENSE.DOC.
IMPORTANT: Do you have the latest {COMMO} release? There may have been new
features added since this version was released. See below for details on how
to get the latest release.
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Contents of READ.ME
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1. Information for new users
2. Files in the {COMMO} distribution package
3. Summary of changes in this release
4. HP 95LX version (no shareware release)
5. Availability of printed manual
6. {COMMO} utilities disk
7. How to obtain technical support
8. Getting the latest {COMMO} releases
9. Thanks
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1. NEW USERS please read this
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Run the batch file GUIDE.BAT (just type "guide" at the DOS prompt). This will
show you a little bit of the program and allow you to make preliminary changes
to your Setup File, COMMO.SET. Later you can take a more detailed look at the
Setup File for much greater customization of the program.
Please read the file COMMO.DOC. {COMMO} is a little different from other
terminal programs and the time will be well spent. Pay special attention to
the section "Quick Start Instructions" under "Getting Started" (if nothing
else, please read this section!) and Appendix A "Setting Up Your Modem."
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2. List of Files
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The {COMMO} package should contain the following files:
READ.ME This file. Please browse it!
UPGRADE.DOC How to upgrade from a previous release
HISTORY A history of recent revisions
REGISTER.FRM A registration/order form
GUIDE.BAT A batch file for first-time users
GUIDE.MAC Macro File used with GUIDE.BAT
COMMO.DOC User Guide and Reference
MACRO.DOC Macro Programming Guide
ADDENDUM.DOC Changes/additions to manuals
COMMO.COM The executable program
COMMO.SET The Setup File
COMMO.FON The Dialing Directory File
COMMO.MAC The Macro File
COMMO.HLP The Online Help File
CO-PIF.DVP A sample DESQview Program Info File
VT102-1.MAC VT102 keyboard support file #1
VT102-2.MAC VT102 keyboard support file #2
MOSTHOST.MAC {COMMO} host mode macro
MOSTREAD.ME Instructions for using MOSTHOST
SAMPLES.MAC Some additional macro examples
VENDOR.DOC Rules for disk vendors, clubs, etc.
LICENSE.DOC Site and Distribution licensing information
FILE_ID.DIZ Bulletin board file description
DESC.SDI Bulletin board file description
The .ZIP archive should have Authenticity Verification information as follows:
# GCY114 New Standard Software
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3. Changes in this release
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{COMMO} 5.41 is primarily a maintainance release. Upgrade instructions for
users of release 5.4 are in the file UPGRADE.DOC.
Previous users of {COMMO} should read the detailed list of changes in the file
HISTORY. This file also shows changes to several previous releases.
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4. HP 95LX Version
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There is NO shareware release of {COMMO} 5.41 for the HP 95LX. It has become
apparent that 95LX users can be better served and reached in greater numbers
with a commercial offering. Hence a new, enhanced version called fastCOMM!
is being prepared. If all goes well, it should be available in early 1993 and
may be ordered directly from ACE Technologies of San Jose, CA, by calling
(800) 825-9977.
Registered, single-license {COMMO} users will be given a 40% discount off the
fastCOMM! selling price until June 30, 1993. This new version is System
Manager compliant when used in conjunction with SWITCH! 2.0 (also available
from ACE Technologies). There are many additional new features and
improvements, including much better compatibility with the 95LX screen size,
plus most of the {COMMO} 5.4 and 5.41 changes (see HISTORY).
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5. Printed Manual Now Available
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A printed, spiral bound, indexed manual is now available (it contains both
COMMO.DOC and MACRO.DOC). Please refer to the Registration Form in
REGISTER.FRM, COMMO.DOC or MACRO.DOC for ordering information.
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6. {COMMO} Utilities on Disk!
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When you register you may order a diskette with the current release of
{COMMO}. In addition, the latest versions of a number of {COMMO} macros and
utilities will be included on the disk:
COMMOPNS Shad Muegge's file selection utility. {COMMO} Point-N-Shoot
allows you to select files for uploading without typing
filenames. Integrates seamlessly with {COMMO}, comes with
macro support. Shareware.
MOSTHOST Enhanced version of Shad Muegge's host mode macro. Lets you
set up your own little BBS. Added features include: messaging
with word-wrap, bulletins, expert mode, hot menus, menus in
separate files (for easy customizing, adding color, etc.),
file descriptions for uploads, scheduled events, and more.
Free.
CMC Don Garrett's {COMMO} Master Control macro. Don wrote this
for himself, but you can adapt it. Automatically logs you
onto your favorite BBS to do mail runs and other operations.
Free.
CS-MAC Written by Chuck Seyboldt. Mail fetchin' macros, Action
Processor for upoads and downloads plus "The Rest" -- Chuck's
personal and experimental macros. Free.
COMMOCVT Utility to convert telephone directories from other programs
to {COMMO} format. Converts from Telix, PCPlus, Procomm
2.4.2, Qmodem and Boyan. Free.
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7. Support
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My (voice) telephone number for inquiries and support for registered users is
(707) 573-1065. Please restrict calls to Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Pacific time.
I can be reached directly via E-mail on the following commercial services.
They will also have the latest {COMMO} releases.
CompuServe EASYPLEX (go mail) 71021,356
GEnie GE Mail F.BRUCKER1
Support is available in the {COMMO} Conferences on the networks listed below.
Netmail conferences give you the opportunity to discuss technical questions
with many knowledgeable {COMMO} users. If your local BBS has network mail,
ask the sysop to pick up the {COMMO} Conference!
FidoNet echo, name: {COMMO}. Now on the backbone!
RelayNet (tm) International Message Exchange (RIME)
Wildnet (cross-linked w/RIME).
ILink
Intelec (tm) Network
U'NI-net
WESTNET
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8. How to obtain the latest {COMMO} releases
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By Registering
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If you register and order a disk you will get the latest release of {COMMO}.
The disk also contains the latest releases of the utility programs and macros.
On Commercial Services
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CompuServe Forum: IBMCOM Section: Comm programs.
GEnie IBM PC Roundtable
On Bulletin Board Systems
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Any of the BBS's listed in the sample telephone directory COMMO.FON will have
the latest releases. Observe special instructions for the following boards:
Directory Assistance BBS (707) 823-9509
All callers may download {COMMO} at the number shown by selecting
(P)ersonal downloads.
MAS-BBS (718) 444-4555
BBS Support for {COMMO} is available via computer from MAS in New York
City. Select the "Customer Support" area option. Although MAS is
otherwise a subscription system, there is NO CHARGE for this special
access and direct-to-author support.
[SQUARE-HEADs], Canada (418) 523-3117 or (418) 529-7442, both USR DS
Non-subsribers may download the latest {COMMO} releases (select
<C>-{COMMO} from the TOP-MENU) and may participate in the FidoNet {COMMO}
echo. {COMMO} is also available via F-Req (FidoNet File-Request) from
1:240/1 24hrs/day except ZMH. Use the magic name "COMMO" or "{COMMO}."
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9. Thanks
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I'd like to thank the following people for beta testing release 5.41: Jeff
Bishop, Bob Juge and Duane Rucker.
And also thanks to the many users whose ideas and suggestions have been the
driving force behind the development of {COMMO}.
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Thank you, and I hope you enjoy {COMMO}.
Fred P. Brucker