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- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 17:17:23 +0100
- From: Oliver_Ludwig@ccwn.fido.de (Oliver Ludwig)
- Subject: OS/2 and Compuserve HELP !!!
- Message-ID: <f376415f@p9.f40.n244.z2.fidonet.org>
- Newsgroups: comp.os.os2.apps
- X-Comment-To: (Robertson)
- Organization: oliver_ludwig@ccwn.fido.de | IBMMAIL.DEVD9PZ9 |
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- * Regarding the original message from robertson (unknown address)
- * writing to All (Sun 15. Nov 92 06:15).
-
- r> I am looking for suggestions for the best software products to
- r> use for connecting to compuserve. I have used Telix before,
- r> but I was not satisfied with it. I need:
-
- r> -The ability to download conference discussions in a compressed
- r> format -A reader to decompress, read, and post (QWK like)
- r> -Must work well with OS/2
-
-
- Hello,
-
- here some information about 'Golden CommPass(tm)' for OS/2.
-
- __O/_____________________________/ schnipp \_________________________________
- ~~O\~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\ schnapp /~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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-
- Golden CommPass(tm) Information Sheet
-
- Published by: Creative Systems Programming Corporation
- Post Office Box 961
- Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054-0961
-
- Phone: (609) 234-1500
- Fax: (609) 234-1920
- CompuServe: 71511,151
-
- =====================================================================
-
- 1. WHAT IS GOLDEN COMMPASS?
-
-
- * Golden CommPass is a specialized OS/2 communications program
- specifically designed to fully automate access to the most
- frequently used areas on the CompuServe Information Service.
-
- * Golden CommPass significantly reduces your on-line time by
- transmitting and receiving messages or downloading
- preselected files from the data libraries at the highest
- speed possible.
-
- * Golden CommPass allows you to make all decisions and compose
- new messages off-line, at your own convenience.
-
- * Golden CommPass presents a logical approach to selecting
- options and is user friendly.
-
- * Golden CommPass is enhanced by descriptive icons, windows
- and prompts which guide the user in the proper direction for
- next steps.
-
- * Golden CommPass provides automatic navigation on all
- CompuServe forums and CompuServe mail.
-
- * Golden CommPass SAVES YOU MONEY!
-
- * Golden CommPass SAVES YOU TIME!
-
-
- 2. WHO SHOULD USE GOLDEN COMMPASS?
-
- * Anyone looking for an OS/2 solution to access CompuServe.
-
- * Anyone who needs to provide technical support to others.
-
- * Through CompuServe, Golden CommPass provides you with easy
- access to the technical support for every major software and
- hardware vendor in the PC marketplace.
-
- * Anyone interested in saving a significant amount of TIME and
- MONEY accessing CompuServe.
-
-
- 3. TECHNICAL FEATURES
-
- * Complete OS/2 communications engine to fully automate access
- to CompuServe. The communications engine is packaged as a
- separate Dynamic Link Library (DLL) package, so it is easily
- replaceable and extendable.
-
- * All CompuServe scripting logic is self contained in a single
- Dynamic Link Library (DLL) package, so changes to the
- CompuServe interface are easily implemented, without
- disruption of the rest of the Golden CommPass installation.
-
- * Fully exploits OS/2's multi-tasking and multi-threading
- capabilities.
-
- * Provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for accessing the
- CompuServe Information Service.
-
- * Complete support of the OS/2 system clipboard to cut and
- paste text between other OS/2 applications and Golden
- CommPass.
-
- * All message indexing operations are processed in the
- background using multiple threads.
-
- * Presentation Manager windows are used to display the message
- threads index, to mark message headers and to display the
- data library catalog.
-
- * Create on-line commands to be executed when a particular
- forum is accessed on-line.
-
- * Tracks on-line usage time.
-
- * Information-rich menus and dialog boxes on screen to provide
- easy visual navigation through the settings and options.
-
- * Pictorial icons indicate actions that need to be performed,
- either off-line or on-line.
-
- * Comprehensive context sensitive help is built in and is
- available to the user at any time by selecting the HELP push
- button, or by pressing the F1 key.
-
- * Compliant with IBM's System Application Architecture (SAA).
-
- * Conforms to the specifications for the Common User Access
- (CUA 1989).
-
-
- 4. OFF-LINE CAPABILITIES
-
- * Allows processing of multiple message files, message header
- files, or library catalogs concurrently.
-
- * Allows user to work with the different files in the order
- that the user selects.
-
- * Automates searching of data libraries by specific key word,
- age or filename.
-
- * Button bar puts commonly used commands within easy reach of
- the mouse.
-
- * Text of individual forum messages are displayed in separate
- windows for each forum.
-
- * When replying to a forum message, the message window is
- split horizontally, so you can continue viewing the original
- message.
-
- * Provides full navigation of the forum message threads by
- locating the parent message, or any children messages.
-
- * The user composes, reviews and edits all messages on his own
- time, not accumulating CompuServe connect time charges.
-
- * Scan message headers and data library catalogs to
- selectively retrieve specific information.
-
- * Creates archive files to save selected messages and
- information.
-
- * Context sensitive on-line help system is built in.
-
- * Print messages to any printer supported by OS/2.
-
- * A "Bookmark" option allows you to mark selected messages so
- you can easily find them. Bookmarks are preserved between
- sessions.
-
- * Create a personal address book listing individuals and
- groups.
-
- * Macros can be created for signing messages, or other
- frequently used text.
-
- * User can select any OS/2 supported font, and has complete
- control of colors and window sizes.
-
- * User can selectively overwrite or append messages to message
- file on a forum-by-forum basis.
-
-
- 5. ON-LINE CAPABILITIES
-
- * Completely automates all navigation of CompuServe mail and
- forums, including the message base and data libraries.
-
- * Communication takes place in the background, so other
- activities can be performed while the communications session
- is active.
-
- * Automatically joins previously unvisited forums on
- CompuServe.
-
- * Builds a catalog of data library files that can later be
- searched to select files to be downloaded.
-
- * Provides a separate conference window for composing messages
- without interfering with the actual conference.
-
- * Supports the CompuServe B+ file transfer protocol for
- uploading and downloading files. The B+ protocol includes
- support for resuming a partially transmitted file.
-
- * Provides a manual access mode for manually interacting with
- CompuServe in those areas not automated by Golden CommPass.
-
- * Provides complete support for the CompuServe network, as
- well as alternate foreign and domestic networks.
-
- * Supports baud rates of 300, 1200, 2400, 4800 and 9600.
-
- * Automatic configuration of all CompuServe default options
- and specific forum options.
-
- * Provides an interactive scroll-back buffer (64K) for
- reviewing information that has already scrolled by.
-
- * Optionally captures the entire on-line session to a log file
- for later review.
-
- * Supports user written scripts.
-
-
-
- 11. PURCHASE INFORMATION
-
- * Golden CommPass is available directly from Creative Systems
- Programming Corporation for $99.
-
- * Orders within the contenental United States will be shipped via
- UPS ground at no additional charge. We can also ship UPS Red
- (overnight) or UPS Blue (2 day), but we will add the additional
- shipping costs to the purchase price.
-
- * Orders within Canada, Alaska and Hawaii will be send via U.S.
- Air mail unless other instructions are received at the time of
- purchase.
-
- * All other orders will be charged an additional $15 for shipping
- and handling. These packages will be shipped via U.S. Air mail
- unless other instructions are received at the time of purchase.
-
- * Checks or money orders (in US funds) may be mailed to:
-
- Creative Systems Programming Corporation
- Post Office Box 961
- Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-0961
-
- * VISA and Mastercard are also accepted, and may be used to
- order via telephone, mail, or electronically via CompuServe
- mail. Please contact:
-
- Phone: (609) 234-1500
- Fax: (609) 234-1920
-
- CompuServe mail: 71511,151
-
- * Purchase orders are also accepted from approved companies.
- Please call for more information.
-
- 10/15/92
-
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