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WHATS.NEW
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NEW FEATURES of JaxHost v4.0
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- Completely re-written using Turbo C v2.0.
- New colorful control/status screen with date/time, screen blanking,
call status monitoring, and new function key controls. Can selectably
exit program with modem onhook or offhook (line busy).
- Configuration screen with context-sensitive help and pick list option
entry (ASCII configuration file format retained for easy modification
from remote).
- Modem init string is now configurable.
- Comm port speeds to 38,400 bps.
- Comm port may autobaud or be locked at fixed speed.
(Supports the newer buffered/MNP modems. Provides maximum transfer
speeds for text and binary file transfers that might be implemented
with external file transfer protocol modules.)
- Added "Long Ring" answering mode (configurable from 1 to 9 rings).
- Added "Ring Back" answering mode (configurable from 1 to 9 rings OR it
may be non-specific). Answers 2nd call if received within one minute
of 1st which was of specific (or non-specific) number of rings.
- Normally fast (direct) screen writes used. Command line parm available
to force BIOS screen writes (the S parm -- "S" stands for SLOW).
- New LOCAL mode for testing or for changing configuration data without
accessing a comm port or modem (the L command line parm).
- JaxHost now senses when modem is not available or not turned on. Rather
than hang, it now reports modem not responding and cycles down.
- JaxHost contains built-in virus protection. The copy you receive cannot
be modified without detection. If any modification is made to the
JAXHOST.EXE, it will report that it is terminating for your protection.
- Due to popularity of the earlier callback security feature, and its use
by folks wishing to minimize long distance charges, "Triggered Callback"
has been added. Triggered Callback is a combination of callback security
and Ring Back. A sequence of 2 calls placed to JaxHost causes JaxHost
(without answering either call) to call out to the pre-configured number.
Upon connecting, it requires the answering remote to enter the
correct password as per the normal logon procedure. This is a NO COST
answer for those living "long distance" away from work and not wanting to
incur ANY expense in getting on their machine at work to do their boss's
bidding.
Additional notes:
More new features are in the works for JaxHost. Scheduled events, for
one (where JaxHost performs certain functions implemented by batch files
at scheduled times -- including dial outs for automated communications.)
Customized forms of JaxHost are available for your business. One that
appears to be of most interest is the host/menu variation. When JaxHost
is awaiting a call, a menu of functions that may be performed on that
machine is on the local screen. If one is selected, JaxHost goes offhook
(line busy) until the function is completed and a return to the menu has
occurred. This appears to be a good way of assuring that business machines
at multiple sites remain "communications ready" whenever they are not
being used for local operations.
If you have specialized PC-to-PC communications needs, let us know.
Chances are that a customized version of JaxHost will satisfy your
requirements. (Contact info at the end of JAXHOST.DOC.)
- Jack Kilday
4/22/89