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MailFtp.Zip - Dec. 1995
Cut and Paste author - richard wallen <no known contact point>
Preamble:
MailFtp was put together from the help of many 'fine' folks out there found on
both the Fidonet and Internet... I could not have done it without the experience
found otherwise. Being a true ranked amatuer of Rexx and the Internet, I hope
this helps anyone who is also on a similar path. This mini package is released
into the public domain. If you modify it, please say so and post an addendum
near the end of this file stating what changes you have made. If at all possible,
please send a copy of the changed file(s) to one of the Gents listed below.
Disclaimer:
It works here, if you use this package without modification to some of the variables
within the scripts below... it probably won't work for you. Basically you test run
these scripts at your 'own risk'... the only guarantee made is it will take up disk
space on your site, if its broken, you own multipule parts <G>. Please make sure you
review the scripts completely. Error trapping is almost non-existant as I didn't get
that far with this. I focused on logging which still needs more work, also an attempt
was made to easily modify the main script(s) through use of variables located near the
top of same... 'butt' there 'may'be other variables in the scripts that require editing.
Requirements:
1. IAK must be installed though Warp's Internet Bonus Pack or Warp Connect's TP/IP installation.
2. Rexx must be installed in order for the scripts to work.
3. PPPDIAL v2.7 is used with this release and can be obtained from Hobbes or the
OS/2 ShareWare BBS. This script is mainly used to 're-dial' a busy provider.
Written and maintained by Don Russell - drussell@direct.ca
4. RxFTP does not come with Warp v3.0 and can be found in IBMEWS also in a file FTPFIDO.* that
can be found 'somewhere' <G>
5. TCPIP.INI - used by PPPDIAL to retreive IPS number, login ident and password - not necessary
if information is provided in the response file according to PPPDIAL documentation. This file
is located in the \TCPIP\ETC directory and is created via your '[Alt]-Dialer' setup.
Contents:
ReadFtp.1st - This text you now view...
StartPPP.Cmd - Startup script for PPP session with provider
AutoPing.Cmd - Script to test the link and launch misc apps as desired
Ftp-Sstar.Cmd - Main Rexx script to connect to an internet fidohub aka SSTAR.COM
* NOTE * - Ftp-Sstar.Cmd can be operated by itself once the IPS connection
has been made through your 'Dialer'. It does not require anything
with the exception of the IAK installation and RxFTP.DLL (v0.9)
Datasync.Rsp - Response file used inconjunction with PPPDIAL (read docs)
RxFTP.Zip - Required DLL's (both 16 and 32 bit) Rexx libraries for Ftp scripting
Description/Instructions:
After reviewing the scripts within, and editing them to fit your site info. Locate
all files either in your \TCPIP\BIN path or edit the scripts according to your needs.
Make sure any '*.DLL' files required are placed in a directory contained in your
LIBPATH statement that's in your CONFIG.SYS ... typically '\OS2\DLL' :
Launch 'StartPPP.CMD' in an OS/2 full screen or windowed mode to initiate the ftp session
on an inactive port. This will change to your TCPIP/BIN directory and launch PPP.EXE using
PPPDIAL to ensure a connect to your IPS for busy retries.
(I'm using windowed sessions here to ease monitoring of each session...)
Once you satisfactorily achieve the session effects you desire, create a program object on
your desktop. Input the pathname of 'StartPPP.CMD' and give it a name related to the
function to be and you're off!
If I've left anything out, please accept my appologies for the oversite... I'm hoping
that someone will take this and run with it as it will be at least a few months before
I have time to get back to playing with this again. When I do, I'll try to make sure
that John Souvestre gets an updated copy for distribution.
This package should be usable on either IHUB or PAONLINE FTP Fido Hub sites with minimal
mods.
Today my youngest of 4 achieved the age of '8', so I'm outahere! <vbg>
I hope you and yours, keep gaining on it... a little more each day!
Richard Wallen
Theodore, Al
8-Dec-1995
You should be able to get word back to me through either of these fine gents:
Sonny Joiner - 1:3625/462.0@fidonet
David Luckie - 1:3625/467.0@fidonet
Joe Chancery - 1:3625/463.0@fidonet
Happy Days and a most prosperous future, may come unto you...