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Accessing and using the IBM BBS (CP 3/17/94
OS2BBS.FAX ACCESSING THE IBM BBS
USING THE IBM BBS
Setup your communications software to dial 919-517-0001.
When you are connected, the system will ask your name and
password. If you do not have a password the system will ask
you to select one.
Select (L)ist and the system will give you a list of directories.
From this list, select the one you need. The list of OS/2 files
are as follows:
10:OS/2 Utilities 11:OS/2 Programming
12:OS/2 Graphics & Music 13:OS/2 Entertainment
14:OS/2 Communications Files 15:OS/2 Text Files
16:OS/2 Applications 17:OS/2 Device Drivers
18:OS/2 Bulletin Board 36:ValuePoint Files
Select the one you want.
Look through the file list in the selection you made and
when you find the one you want hit (M)ark then the letter of the
file you want. If you want more (C)ontinue and (M)ark the ones
you want. When finished select (N)o and then Return.
From the main menu select (D)ownload then (M)arked files
and then the letters of the marked files. Select the download
protocol you wish to use. Select Autologoff or not.
When prompted with ready to send files set your software for the
proper protocol (XMODEM should be acceptable). If the files come
with the extension of .ZIP you need to unzip the files using
PKUNZIP. Then you can use the file or first read the Read.Me
that comes with file if applicable.
PKUNZIP2.EXE (OS2) or PKZIP.EXE (DOS) is available on the same
BBS and is needed for .ZIP files.
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HOW TO LOG ON AND DOWNLOAD FROM THE IBM BBS (919-517-0001)
DETAILS OF RESOLUTION:
1. Double click on the OS/2 System icon.
2. Double click on the Productivity icon
3. Double click on the PM Terminal icon.
4. Double click on IBM PUBLIC BBS.
5. Change phone number from 404-835-6600 to 919-517-0001, SAVE.
6. Choose dial to call the BBS.
When you connect to BBS, it asks you the following questions.
7. Name(F) JOHN
8. Name(L) SMITH
9. Answer Yes (Y) to register
10. Yes (Y) for Ansi graphics if your system can handle it
11. Select a password: SUNNY
12. Re-enter password: SUNNY
13. City,state: BOCA RATON, FL
14. Model # if you are using a PS/2 System: type the model and
press enter OR press enter if you are not using a PS/2.
15. Phone #: 541-254-1463
It will then ask you a separate set of questions:
16. How did you hear of us: IBM
17. Street Address: 1 SOUTH STREET
18. City,state,zip: BOCA RATON, FL, 33418
19. How many times do you think you will call: 10
20. Do you make or influence PC buying for your company YES/NO
21. Will this support influence your next computer Purchase Y/N
You will see the Welcome Screen. Press enter to read the news.
Choose No if you do not want to read the news. You will then
come to a Welcome Screen/Main Menu.
22. Type S to search for a file and then press enter
23. ie. 21WPSF.* - the BBS will then be searched
24. When it finds the file type M to mark the file
(ie. A,B,C,D) (A) 21WPSF.ZIP 152100 10-27-93
OS/2 2.1 SHUTDOWN FIX
25. Q for quit
26. You will be at the Main Screen. Type D to download file.
27. M for marked files
28. It will display all of the files you marked to download.
For example, one file was marked, so it will be displayed as:
(A) 21WPSF.ZIP. Choose A to download this file.
29. It will then ask you for a protocol chose X modem.
30. Choose auto logoff to disconect after the transfer.
IF YOU KNOW THE FILE NAME
1. At the Main Menu type D for download
2. The file name
3. Choose a Protocol
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this document is
distributed "AS IS" without any warranties of any kind either
express or implied. IBM will not be responsible for any direct,
incidental, consequential, special or indirect damages. IBM
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The use of this information or implementation of any of these
techniques is the sole responsibility of customer and depends on
customer's ability to evaluate and integrate this information or
implementation into the customer's operational environment.
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BOCA CBRX TEAM 02/94
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12/31/99