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FOFFHOOK
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a public domain SysOps' utility by Michael Conley.
Version 1.0, compiled 3/13/93
WHAT IT DOES:
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FOFFHOOK is designed for use with the DigiBoard and an appropriate FOSSIL
driver such as Scott Brynen's DIGIFOS. FOFFHOOK places a modem attached
to any channel (1-8) OFF HOOK or ON HOOK depending on the command line
switches. DTR is cycled before the command is sent, and is left HIGH
because some modems return to an ON-HOOK state if DTR is lowered.
FOFFHOOK opens the DigiBoard port at the previously initialized baud rate
and data parameters, to avoid disturbing existing settings, and it closes
the port after execution.
RUNNING THE PROGRAM:
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FOFFHOOK should be run from a BATCH file, which will include the commands
to enable and disable the fossil driver. There is a sample batch file
enclosed with the program, named OH.BAT. Here's a copy of the batch file:
@echo off
df on %1
foffhook %1 %2
df off %1
The first switch (%1) is the port number (1-8).
FOFFHOOK will take the modem offhook (BUSY) unless you add a second command
line switch -- the letter X -- in which case it will place the modem onhook
so that the phone line can receive calls.
The DF commands above are for use with DIGIFOS. It, or a similar DigiBoard
FOSSIL driver are required for use with FOFFHOOK. DIGIFOS is shareware,
it's written by Scott Brynen. If you plan to use DOOR programs with the
IM version of Wildcat!, it's a valuable addition to your collection.
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PROBLEMS, SUGGESTIONS:
This program is public domain. I don't seek or accept any donations or
registration fees for any of my Wildcat! utility programs, including
TODAYBBS, FLOP, MSTAT, USTAT, and others ... however I invite you to
read the short text file "SHARE" enclosed in this ZIPfile. It suggests
that you make a contribution to YOUR favorite charity if you find this
program useful.
I welcome suggestions, and will try to help (no guarantees) if there are
problems.
You may contact me at The Charlatan's Cabin BBS (213) 654-7337. Mention
your Wildcat! registration number in the comment and you'll be upgraded to
visiting sysop level without the usually required registration by mail.
You may also leave a message via CompuServe EMail. My CompuServe account
number is 70250,220. I also regularly check the Mustang Software head-
quarters BBS, especially the "3rd Party Utilities Help" conference.
Please, NO VOICE CALLS. This isn't meant to be unfriendly, but with the
price of public domain software these days ... I just can't afford to be
"on call." I WILL respond to your questions via my BBS or CompuServe,
or via the Mustang Software registered SysOp BBS.