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Optimally setting up the "eXpress Response System" for only two floppies
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All you have to do is put the programs, etc. on drive B: and then place
"PATH=B:\" into the environment. See below for exactly which files are
required. Also, if you don't already set the DOS "COMSPEC" in the DOS
environment when you start your system, you should put your command
interpreter (usually "COMMAND.COM") on drive B: and place
SET COMSPEC=B:\COMMAND.COM
in the batch file you start the program with, or type it before starting
XRS. If you use 4DOS or NDOS, it should replcace the "COMMAND.COM" in the
above example so XRS knows to call the proper command interpreter when
executing external programs.
Make certain you have at least "FILES=25" in your CONFIG.SYS file! If you
don't already have one, create a CONFIG.SYS file on your startup diskette
with that command in it, plus I recommend you place at least "BUFFERS=30"
in it as well. If you have a RAM drive but no XMS or LIM/EMS RAM, you
should include it on the "SWAP X" parameter so XRS knows where to put the
disk swapfile (in this example on drive X:) more quickly swap XRS in and out
of memory when executing external programs. If you have LIM/EMS or XMS
memory, "Swap" will use it instead of disk since both are *much* faster than
your diskette drive. (in either case be sure you have "SWAP" as a parameter
in your CONFIG.XRS file)
You should put the compressed (or uncompressed) mail to be read on drive A:,
(I suggest that people using two 360k floppies un-compress the mailbags
manually rather than having XRS do it, since this allows you to read twice
as many messages!) plus:
Directory of A:\ (the "XRS work diskette")
CONFIG.XRS (XRS configuration file - see "CONFIG.DMO" for examples)
Otherwise - blank! The first time you run XRS, it will create a file named
ORIGIN.XRS (which contains the default origin line you selected)
and a few other small files depending on exactly what you do during your
first session. This is where you should have your compressed or already
"opened" mailbag when the program starts. Never delete these small files
XRS creates as they keep track of outbound mail, etc. You also should start
the XRS program from this drive. (if "A:" isn't current type "A:<Enter>")
Directory of B:\ (the "XRS program diskette")
RESP_OVL.EXE (executable - may be replaced by a 286 version - RESP_RTL.EXE)
RESP_OVL.EXE (dynamically linked portion - may be replaced by 286 version)
XRSLANG.DLL (binary native language support file - default is English)
XRSCORE.DLL (Dynamic Link Library for C_Worthy 1.21, Borland C & TCXL 5.52)
PKUNZIP.EXE (you need this to unpack "mailbags")
PKZIP.EXE (you need this to pack your replies)
XRS.KEY (you only have this file if you have registered)
COMMAND.COM (you will need this so XRS can execute external programs)
(Note: this may be replaced by 4DOS.COM or NDOS.COM, etc)
Now, when logged into the A: drive type RESP_OVL and it will execute. If you
want to run non-overlayed, use the "RESPONSE.BAT" file and place it on B: as
well. (these two would be "RESP_RTL" and "RESP_286.BAT" respectively if you
are using the "'286" version)