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              Xenia Mailer/Edit - Version 1.98 (Eval)  January 1995

              Design & COPYRIGHT (C) 1987-1995; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

                   Arjen G. Lentz & LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT

                   Amersfoort, The Netherlands, European Union





    WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF XENIA!
    ==============================

    This is the first release of Xenia Mailer/Edit in 1995
    Some of you may have seen earlier versions of (parts) of this package.
    Or, maybe you have heard about The-Box? A little history....
    The-Box was started in 1987 by Jac Kersing, who was writing a BBS
    program called Pandora under CP/M (Pandora <> Box... get the idea? ;-)
    After some time he moved both programs to the Atari ST, and later I
    joined in for a version for MS-DOS. All freeware.
    In addition to writing sections of the main mailer program, I wrote a
    msg reader/editor, and later on a self-contained point-package based
    on TB-Mailer + TB-Edit + some more, named TB-Point. That was shareware.
    By the end of 1993 Jac was getting very busy with his other work, and
    as there was increasing demand from users, we decided it would be best
    to each keep a copy of the source and go our separate ways, so I would
    be able to go on and develop the product further in a more professional/
    commercial form of product/service that the users were asking for.
    (Btw, we're still very good friends, don't worry)
    Jac owns the name of the The-Box family of products, so it was up to
    me to look for another name for my stuff....
    Xenia is a word of Greek origin related to hospitality to strangers;
    quite fitting for a comms package, eh?
    (Xenia is also a girl's name, so we'll assume that Xenia is female ;-)
    So here she is....
    Xenia Mailer/Edit, Version 1.98, January 1995



    FEATURES
    ========

    - Advanced FidoNet-technology compatible mailer and message reader/editor
    - Versions for MS-DOS 3.0 & up, and native OS/2 2.x & Warp
    - EMSI, YooHoo/WaZoo, FTS-0001 handshake protocols
    - Zmodem/ZedZip/ZedZap/DirectZap, SEAlink, Telink, Modem7, Xmodem, and ...
    - Hydra! The world-famous bidirectional file-transfer protocol!
    - Fast and efficient online operation: your money is valuable!
    - Small disk and RAM requirements, low CPU usage under OS/2 or multitasker
    - Flexible but simple configuration, logical operation
    - Multiline, up to 255 mailer tasks (with easy single, shared configuation)
    - Many nice functions handled automatically for you without configuring
    - Extended FOSSIL support as well as internal async routines under MS-DOS
    - Special optimizations for optimal use of ISDN (+direct CAPI under OS/2)
    - Internal FAX receive with *any* Class 2 and 2.0 faxmodem
    - Extensive internal request processor
    - Multiple external applications (multiple BBS selectable, UUCP, fax, etc)
    - No slow repacking of netmail with extended "Binkley-style" outbound!
    - Terminal with IEMSI/chat, Avatar/ANSI/VT100/VT52, autostart Hydra/Zmodem
    - Xenia Edit message formats: JAM, Squish, Hudson, .MSG, RBBS, Pandora
    - Easy and transparent support for Internet in Xenia Edit, also for PGP
    - Xenia Edit can use configs of some BBS, mailers and mail-processors
    - Affordable registration fee, even for multiline versions!
    - No "cripple ware", fully functional evaluation package



    THE FUTURE / TO DO LIST
    =======================

    - Installation/configuration/registration utility
    - General and advanced user documentation
    - New high-tech period scheduler with 'appointments' and routing
    - Internal UUCP support in mailer, both receive and transmit
    - Fax transmit
    - Fax polling, both receive and transmit
    - Advanced client/server user-interface under OS/2 / LANs?
    - Possible port to other platforms (Linux?)
    - Xenia Edit configuration with area groups and message templates
    - Xenia Edit multi-user (for LANs etc)
    - Much more, I'm sure; just no Christmas-tree gimmicks



    CREDITS
    =======

    Many thanks go to all Xenia beta-testers, as well as all The-Box Mailer
    users over the years. They've provided very good feedback and ideas.
    Thanks to Jac Kersing & The-Box Development for all his work.
    Thanks to Henk Lubbers & ComputerCentrum Genemuiden for ISDN facilities.
    And of course everybody else for continued nagging and encouragement! ;-)



    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
    ================

    - Original The-Box Mailer by Jac A. Kersing & Arjen G. Lentz
    - Hydra protocol design by Arjen G. Lentz & Joaquim H. Homrighausen
    - SEAlink protocol design by System Enhancement Associates
    - Squish<tm> & MsgAPI library by Scott J. Dudley
    - JAM(mbp) & JAMAPI by J.Homrighausen, A.Milner, M.Birch, M.Wallin

    - IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, PC-DOS, OS/2 and OS/2 Warp are trademarks of
      International Business Machines Inc.
    - MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
    - All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
      trademarks of their respective holders.



    LICENSE AND DISCLAIMER
    ======================

    "Xenia" and "Xen..." refer to all executables and documentation as
    distributed in the archives through which these files were released.

     * The Xenia family of software is copyrighted material by A.G.Lentz
       and LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT. The software may only be used in
       agreement with the conditions set out in this license agreement.

     * You may use the evaluation version of Xenia Mailer/Edit and
       XenPoint for a limited period of one month. After this trial
       period you MUST either register the software, or stop using it.

     * Evaluation versions of Xenia Mailer/Edit and XenPoint may be
       distributed freely, in their original unmodified form, provided
       no money or any other compensation is asked or accepted without
       prior written permission from the author.
       Registered versions may only be distributed to registered users.

     * Although care has been taken to write and test the programs that
       do what this document states, all Xenia programs are provided as
       they are, without warranty or guarantee of any kind, either
       expressed or implied, as to the fitness for a particular purposes
       or quality or performance of this program, except that they will
       most likely occupy some disk space.

     * In no event shall A.G.Lentz or LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT be
       liable to you or anyone else for any damages or cost, including,
       but not limited to, any lost profits, lost savings or lost income
       which may result from the use or inability to use this software.

     * Arjen G. Lentz and LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT reserve the right
       not to release future evaluation versions of Xenia Mailer/Edit
       and XenPoint, but switch to a commercial "buy before you try"
       marketing concept instead.

     * The registration procedure is for the purpose of obtaining a
       license to use the Xenia Mailer/Edit and/or XenPoint package(s)
       and this license does not grant you any rights of ownership of
       the software, or any rights to the copyright.

     * Your use of any of this software constitutes your agreement to
       this license and disclaimer and your release of the author from
       any form of liability or litigation.



    DISTRIBUTION
    ============

    Xenia is distributed via its registration sites, as well as via public
    file distribution areas, and made available via Internet FTP.

    You can always obtain the latest evaluation version of Xenia by
    requesting the magic name XENIA (DOS) or XENIA2 (OS/2) from a
    regsite node, or downloading from their BBS (where available):

    =====================================================================
     Country             FidoNet      BBS phone #        Modem / ISDN
    -------------------- ------------ ------------------ ----------------
     The Netherlands     2:500/133    [phone]     VFC V32B
                         2:283/512    [phone]      V34 VFC V32B
                         2:283/550    [phone]      ISDN V32B ZYX
                         2:283/551    [phone]      ISDN(V110)
     Germany             2:240/2101   [phone]    (10x) VFC V32B
                         2:240/2102   [phone]    (10x) VFC V32B
                         2:240/2103   [phone]    (8x) ISDN
     USA                 1:202/335    no BBS, req only   V34 VFC V32B
                         1:202/711    [phone]    V34 VFC V32B
     Latvia              2:5100/8     no BBS, req only   V32B ZYX
    =====================================================================

    The main file-distribution areas are also tagged XENIA and XENIA2, and
    separate areas for third party utilities, tagged XENUTIL and XENUTIL2.

    Anonymous FTP at  ftp.chemie.uni-marburg.de  /pub2/fidonet/xenia/
    Please contact Marco Kremer <[e-mail]>
    if you encounter any problems there.



    SUPPORT
    =======

    There is an international (English-language) support echo tagged XENIA
    that may or may not be backboned in your region; ask your local echomail
    coordinator, or check with your local regsite.
    In addition to this, some countries may have their own support echo
    (local language); again, ask your local regsite for details.

    Info about reporting problems and contacting regsites is listed below.
    There is also an indirect method, available via FidoNet and Internet.
    The author's FidoNet node and Internet site automatically redirects
    messages for a number of special names to the appropriate person(s),
    mailing list or echomail area. These special names are:
        xenia-info      Replies with general product information on Xenia,
                        and how get the latest version via FidoNet or FTP.
                        When coming from FidoNet, put some text in msgbody!
        xenia-support   Forwarded to the XENIA echomail conference/list
                        Your problems solved by experienced users.
        xenia-bugs      Forwarded to a restricted development area
                        Only use when necessary. Not everything is a bug!
        xenia-sales     Forwarded to all regsites via an echo/list
                        Sales inquiries & regsite applications
    The following country-specific names may forward to a local support
    echo, or be handled directly be a support site or experienced users.
    More countries may be covered in the future.
        xenia-NL        Forwarded for support in The Netherlands
        xenia-D         Forwarded for support in Germany
        xenia-USA       Forwarded for support in the USA
        xenia-LV        Forwarded for support in Latvia

    The addresses to which these msgs may be sent are:
        FidoNet         2:283/512 (Modem upto V.34/V.FC)
                        2:283/550 (Modem upto V.32BIS/ZyXEL, and ISDN X.75)
                        2:283/551 (ISDN V.110 only)
        Internet        @bitbike.iaf.nl
    So, you could send for instance a msg to [e-mail]
    Or a FidoNet netmail to username 'xenia-support' on 2:283/512

    PLEASE use these channels, and avoid mailing or calling the author
    directly. This way we can give the best possible support, and ensure
    the smooth future development of the software. Thank you.



    REGISTRATION
    ============

    As already mentioned, Xenia is distributed in the form of a fully
    functional evaluation package. But registration is REQUIRED if you want
    to continue using the software beyond the trial period of one month.
    With no crippling or time limits in the code, what's the incentive?
    Well, I'm sure you'll be interested in future versions, and it's quite
    possible that some editions will only be available to registered users.
    Also, only registered users are eligible for joining the beta team.
    And of course you'll want to do the right thing, and not be made fun
    of by your fellow users... with such low registration fees? ;-)

    The registration forms are located in the \XENIA\DOCS\ directory.

    You can register by filling out the registration form for the regsite
    most convenient for you, and follow the instructions therein. Each
    regsite has different facilities and options for payment:
    For instance the sites in the US and Germany can handle credit cards.

    Users in Europe who have a giro account can best use the Dutch regsite
    and transfer via EuroGiro, which is a simple method for international
    money transfer with very low transfer costs. This applies to you if
    you have a giro account in one of the following countries:
    Austria (Oestereichische Postsparkasse)         Belgium (Postcheque)
    Britain (Girobank)      Denmark (GiroBank)      Finland (Postipankki)
    France (La Poste)       Luxembourg (PTT)        Norway (Postgiro)
    Spain (Caja Postal)     Sweden (Postgirot)      Switzerland (PTT)
    Follow the instructions in the HOLLAND.REG registration form!

    Please note that version 1.98 (Eval) does not contain any key scheme.
    (ie. nothing to hack, either ;-)
    Your registration will be confirmed by the regsite after receiving
    both the registration form and full payment of the registration fee.
    Registration keys will be sent out at a later date, but in any case
    before any 'registered only' version is released.
    Registration keys can only be sent via disk or electronic mail, not
    in paper copy, so make sure you either add the funds for a disk on
    your registration form, or specify a FidoNet/Internet e-mail address.
    In general, e-mail is of course the preferred method.

    If you have any questions concerning registration, please contact
    your registration site via of the methods mentioned above.
    Lentz Software Development does not handle any normal registrations
    itself, only special arrangements with companies and organisations.
    For all other registrations, please use the regsites.



    REGSITES
    ========

    Aroc v.o.f.                 FidoNet   2:500/133
    (Ron van der Nagel)         Internet  [e-mail]
    Postbus 1068                BBS       [phone]
    2410 CB  Bodegraven         Fax       [phone]
    The Netherlands

    EuroStar BBS Kiel           FidoNet   2:240/2101 2:240/2102 2:240/2103
    c/o Jens Mueller            Internet  [e-mail]
    Roonstr. 4                  BBS       [phone] (10x) VFC/V32B
    24105 Kiel                            [phone] (10x) VFC/V32B
    Germany                               [phone] (8x)  ISDN

    Nick Ashton-Hart            FidoNet   1:202/335
    P.O. Box 9737               Internet  [e-mail]
    San Diego, CA 92167-9737              [e-mail]
    USA                         CIS       71754,212

    Egons Bush                  FidoNet   2:5100/8
    20 Virzas Street            Internet  [e-mail]
    LV-1339 Iecava              Voice     [phone] (office)
    District Bauska             Fax       [phone]
    Latvia

    Perhaps you are interested in becoming a regsite for your country?
    Do think about this very carefully before you apply!
    It's a serious (part-time) job that will require some time and effort.
    If you have a business registration of some sort, that's a bonus.
    For regsites in countries within the European Union, a company with
    VAT registration is obligatory.
    Still interested? contact us via: [e-mail]
    Or FidoNet netmail to username 'xenia-support' on 2:283/512



    PRICING
    =======

    This is the current pricing for the Xenia family of products.
    Details of how to register can be found above, more in the individual
    forms for each regsite. Please use the correct form for a site!

    ======================================================================
     Regsite location       | Holland | Germany |   USA   |    Latvia
     Currency               |   DFL   |   DM    |   US$   |  US$    Lats
    ======================================================================
     Xenia Mailer base      |  99,--  |  99,--  |  59,--  |  10,-   5,50
     Each additional OS     |  49,--  |  49,--  |  29,--  |   5,-   2,75
     Second line            |  25,--  |  25,--  |  15,--  |   3,-   1,65
     Extra line beyond 2    |   5,--  |   5,--  |   3,--  |   1,-   0,55
     Xenia Edit option      |  15,--  |  15,--  |   9,--  |   3,-   1,65
     Change/upgrade charge  |  10,--  |  10,--  |   6,--  |   1,-   0,55
     Disk (+extra postage)  |   8,--  |   8,--  |   5,--  |   2,-   1,10
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
     Xenia Edit stand-alone |  45,--  |  45,--  |  29,--  |   5,-   2,75
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
     Xenia Point (TB-Point) |  75,--  |  75,--  |  45,--  |   7,-   3,85
    ======================================================================
    (NOTE: VAT/sales tax NOT included, please see the registration forms)

    The base registration is for single line, one OS (either DOS or OS/2).
    If you want to use Xenia on both DOS and OS/2, add that option.
    There is an additional fee for a second line, and after that for each
    extra line upto the maximum of 255.
    If you also use Xenia Edit, add that option.

    You can register additional options later (for instance more lines),
    for the normal option fees, plus the 'change/upgrade charge'.
    This because it does cost the regsites some money to process your
    change and (later) mail you an updated key.

    As you can see Xenia Edit may also be registered separately, if you
    just want to use Xenia Edit and not Xenia Mailer.

    The registration fee for the Xenia Point package (TB-Point) is also
    listed. You can now register TB-Point at any of the Xenia regsites.
    When registering the TB-Point package, you WILL receive a key code.

    The special pricing at the Latvian registration site is only
    available for private users in the Baltic and xUSSR countries!



    INSTALLATION
    ============

    The DOS and OS/2 versions of Xenia Mailer/Edit are distributed in
    separate ZIP files, containing the same config archives and other
    information, but a different archive with executables and batches.
    The executables themselves also have different names (All OS/2 EXEs
    have a 2 at the end) so you can install both versions in the same
    directory structure without any conflicts.

    When extracting any of the main or other archives with PKUNZIP,
    you should see the -AV indication for each file, and at the end:
        Authentic files Verified!   # DSJ386
        Arjen G. Lentz (LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT)
    Also, all files should have a timestamp of 31 Jan 1995, 08:00
    If any of this information is missing, you may have modified or
    corrupted archives. In this case, it is always best not to use/run
    those files but get a fresh copy from one of the regsites.
    There are some people with a weird sense of humor out there....

    XM198DOS.ZIP / XM198OS2.ZIP
        FILE_ID.DIZ     "Description in ZIP" short info text file
        SUPPORT.DOC     This text, how to install Xenia
        DOCS.ZIP        Info and regforms      unpack in \XENIA\DOCS\
        CONFIGS.ZIP     Main config            unpack in \XENIA\
        MODEMS.ZIP      Modem config           unpack in \XENIA\MODEMS\
        BIN_DOS.ZIP     DOS archive only       unpack in \XENIA\BIN\
        BIN_OS2.ZIP     OS/2 archive only      unpack in \XENIA\BIN\
        DEV.ZIP         Info for developers    unpack in \XENIA\DEV\

    The archives can be unpacked to other directories if you want, but in
    that case you will have to adjust all paths in the config files....
    You may also have to modify the drive letters, as the samples use C:
    A simple search/replace though all .CFG files should do the trick.

    After unpacking all the archives you can edit the config files in the
    Xenia home directory (default \XENIA\).
    The config is split into logical sections. Start with XENIA.CFG
    Then modify your batch files (samples in \XENIA\BIN\).
    Do read all the information carefully! Take your time.
    After editing the configs and batches, you will need to change some
    things in your config.sys/autoexec.bat. Details in XENIA.CFG
    Don't forget to restart your system for these changes to take effect!

    Xenia is only a mailer, it does NOT scan/pack your netmail directory
    or create polls. You need a separate program to do that for you.
    Any Binkley-style netmail packer or outbound manager will do.
    For instance SquishMail (DOS and OS/2, and CAN handle .MSG msgbases).
    Also, you will need to set your echomail and tickfile processors to
    use the Binkley-style outbound scheme for file attaches etc.
    This is most important.
    If you're new to mailers (or switching from e.g. FrontDoor/InterMail)
    you may need some help with all this. Don't be afraid to ask a fellow
    sysop or post a message in the support conference!
    Many have already done it and can easily provide you with the info
    you need, perhaps even sample configurations and batchfiles.
    It is not at all complicated, very simple in fact, it's just the
    concept that some need to get used to.
    Don't let it scare you, the end result is well worth it!

    Have fun!



    ========================================================================
    LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT    FidoNet   2:283/512  2:283/550  2:283/551
    Arjen G. Lentz                Internet  [e-mail]
    Langegracht 7B                BBS/Fax   [phone] V34/VFC
    3811 BT  Amersfoort           BBS/Fax   [phone] ISDN X75, V32B/ZYX
    The Netherlands               BBS       [phone] ISDN V110 only

    Please do not call/mail the author directly unless absolutely necessary!
    ========================================================================