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Frequently Asked Questions for setting up Elm+POP using OS/2 Warp IAK,
version 1.02.

By Modem Biker, [e-mail].

Index:
I. Credits
II. Introduction
III. How to set up Elm+POP
IV. Other things

I. Credits
People who contributed to the FAQ:

Lachlan O'Dea - figured out time zone settings, thanks!
Nuisance, on IRC, for pointing out some path errors and other
    trivial things :)

Special Thanks:
villeww, the most patient guy on IRC...


II. Introduction:
    Elm was originally a UNIX based mail reader/sender.  At the time,
it was a vast improvement over UNIX's original 'mail' program, which
sucked.  Today, many people use Pine, though I still prefer Elm.
    Anyways, Elm was recently ported to OS/2 for use with the IAK
(Internet Access Kit).  By itself, Elm can be used on a network with a
full time link, but doesn't work too well with a PPP modem dialout or
other temporary connection.  This is where POP Client comes in.  When
used in conjunction with Elm, one can have a very functional and powerful
mail system based on POP3 and using Elm as their reader.
    Following are step-by-step instructions for getting it to work.  (BTW,
you may have noticed that this isn't a FAQ, I just call it that anyways.. :^)

III. How to set up Elm+POP:

First, you will need to get three things:  The Elm program, the POP
Client, and EMX (including run-time files).  These can all be found
on the Hobbes FTP site:

hobbes.nmsu.edu:/os2/unix/popcl221.zip          The Pop Client
hobbes.nmsu.edu:/os2/unix/elm23_2.zip           The Elm program
hobbes.nmsu.edu:/os2/unix/emx09a/emxrt.zip      EMX

    When you get the files, do the following:
    a) unzip emxrt.zip into \os2\dll
    b) unzip elm23_2.zip into \elm (make the directory)
        (be sure to use the -d option when unzipping)
    c) unzip popcl221.zip into \elm

Now, go to the \elm directory and copy the following files into \tcpip\bin:
    POPCLIENT.EXE
    POPCLID.CMD

Then modify popclid.cmd to reflect your system (this should be fairly
    self-explanatory).
The only thing to note is that mda_path should be set to 'filter.exe'
    and mda_args should be set to '-v -u username'  where username
    is your login ID.

Now you will need to edit your config.sys and add several environment
variables:

    SET TERM=ansi
    SET TERMCAP=D:\ELM\BIN\TERMCAP.DAT
    SET UUPCSYSRC=D:\ELM\ELM-TCP.RC
    SET UUPCUSRRC=D:\ELM\ELM-TCP.RC

Also add the following to your PATH statement:

    \ELM\BIN;

Next, edit \elm\elm-tcp.rc to reflect your system (should be fairly
    self-explanatory).
Be sure to create the directory \tcpip\home.

Finally, copy \tcpip\etc\sendmail.uml to \tcpip\etc\sendmail.cf.  Edit
sendmail.cf to reflect your system; this may need some tweaking.  One
thing to watch out for: be sure to leave the V_ heading for each line
(where _ represents a letter).  For example:

# The unqualified (domain-less) name of the mail relay
DVpop3
# Notice the 'DV' before 'pop3'.

# The fully-qualified domain name of the mail hub
DHhub.qnet.com
# Again, notice the 'DH' before 'hub.qnet.com'.

# Official canonical hostname.
Djlute.qnet.com
# This time, it's 'Dj'.  I'm not sure if the case matters, but I decided
# not to fool with it.


When you're done doing all of this, reboot.  Connect to your service,
and run Elm.  Hit 'o' from the menu, and enter 'builtin' in the
'Display mail using' field.  Then hit '>' to save the change and hit
'i' to return to the menu.  Now hit 'q' to quit Elm.

This should get you set up just fine.  If you have any problems, email
    me at [e-mail].

IV. Other things
    1. PMBiff
        PMBiff is the equivalent of X-Biff.  It is a small (37k)
    program that displays a little mailbox icon on your screen.  If
    you have mail, the flag on the mailbox goes up and a .WAV file
    of your choice is played.  Nice.
    2. Timezones
        The time is automatically stamped to all messages that
    you send.  This is done in two ways: 1) the LOCAL time is stamped,
    and 2) The time in relation to GMT is stamped.  In order to get a
    correct GMT stamp, you must set the TZ environment variable.  It
    is done in a way very much like that of Unix, since the TZ variable
    is actually used by EMX, not Elm (EMX is a library originally created
    for Unix systems).  Here is the syntax:

    SET TZ = (local timezone)(hours away from Greenwich)(daylight
        savings timezone)(hours away from Greenwich during DS)
        (date of DS start)(date of DS end)

        If you live to the east of Greenwich, use -N hours.  If you live
    to the west, use +N hours.

    Example:
        SET TZ = EST+8EDT+7,M10.1.0,M4.1.0

        This would set the time zone to Eastern Standard Time, 8 hours
    west of Greenwich, and 7 hours west during Daylight savings time.
    Daylight savings would go into effect on the 10th of October, and end
    on the 4th of January.

        More information is available in the Unix man pages for C
    functions.



Well, that's it.. I hope this has been helpful.  If you have any problems,
don't hesitate to email me at [e-mail].

 --Modem Biker