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- MailCall
- Version 1.0
-
-
- The eMail Popup Utility
-
-
- Introduction:
-
- MailCall is a small TSR driven program that provides network users
- with Hot-Key access from DOS or within any application program.
- When ccMail is exited, the user returns to the current program as
- if no interruption occurred. MailCall works with DOS 2.1 to 5.0,
- Desqview, and Windows 3.0. It support NetWare, Vines, and LAN
- Manager networks.
-
- MailCall is optimized to work with a variety of workstation memory
- configurations and will automatically use EMS and XMS memory if
- available.
-
- MailCall uses a small TSR kernal (7K) and this can be reduced to
- under 1K if LIM memory is available.
-
-
- MailCall Configuration:
-
- MailCall needs to know where to find the eMail executable. There
- are several ways of accessing this executable; One is to have
- network disk drives permanently mapped to fixed drive letters
- and reference the location of eMail Exe from these drive letters.
- Another is to use a compiled batch file that will dynamically map
- drive letters and invoke the eMail Exe. The second method is usually
- preferred as it lends itself to easier maintenance and can contain
- as many setup commands as necessary.
-
- MCallSet provides the network administer the ability to change the
- default directory and argument setting in MailCall. To change the
- defaults, the MailCall.Exe file must be in the same directory as
- MCallSet. The syntax is:
-
- MCallSet /D[/I]=Drive/Path/FileName /A="Arg1 Arg2 ..."
-
- Multiple program arguments must be enclosed in quotes (").
-
- The program will display the orginal setting and the new setting.
- Changes can be made at any time but workstations that have previously
- loaded MailCall will need to reload for changes to take effect.
-
- Sample ccMail executables:
-
- Batch File Method;
-
- This batch file would need to be compiled into a .Com file
- with a utility such as Bat2Exec.
-
- Echo Off
-
- Rem File Location (Z:\Public\CCMail.Com)
- Rem No MailCall arguments are required.
-
- Echo
- Echo cc:Mail Version 3.15
- Echo
-
- Echo Mapping Drives ..
- Echo
- Z:\Public\Map M:=[FileServerName]/Sys: > Nul
- Echo Loading CCMail
- Echo
-
- M:\CCMail\Mail.Exe M:\CCData
-
- Z:\Public\Map Rem M: > Nul
-
-
- Calling Syntax:
-
- MCallSet /D=Z:\Public\CCMail.Com /A=" "
-
-
- Internal Method;
-
- Drive M: must be permanently mapped to the ccMail host
- Server/Volume in this example.
-
- MCallSet /D=M:\CCMail\Mail.Exe /A="M:\CCData"
-
-
- MailCall Operation:
-
- To load MailCall simply execute MailCall.Exe. MailCall will display
- a sign-in screen with status messages. These messages will let the
- user know the operational mode for MailCall and the memory swapping
- technique in use. The default operation uses Z:\CCMail\Mail.Com
- (a complied batch file) for ccMail access. The user can change
- this filename by using the /D arguement (see below.)
-
- Optionally the following switches can be used:
-
- /X - Skip XMS usage. This switch will prevent MailCall from
- using XMS memory for memory image storage.
-
- /E - Skip EMS usage. This switch will prevent MailCall from
- using EMS memory for TSR relocation and for memory
- image storage.
-
- /U - Unload MailCall TSR from memory. For this switch to
- work MailCall must be the last TSR loaded in memory.
-
- /D= - The full Drive:Path/FileName for the ccMail access
- program. MailCall will validate the existence and
- access rights to the file and report any problems.
- The target file must be either a .Com or an .Exe,
- batch files (.Bat) will not be executed.
-
- /A= - List any arguments that are to be given to the program
- listed under /D. Multiple arguments should be
- enclosed in quotes (").
-
- /I= - The full Drive:Path/FileName for the MailCall memory
- image file. The default is C:\MailCall.Img.
-
- Sample Usage:
-
- MailCall /X /E
-
- - MailCall will not use XMS/EMS memory and use the default
- Z:\CCMail\Mail.Com file for execution.
-
- MailCall /U
-
- - Unload MailCall from memory.
-
- MailCall /D=Z:\CCMail\CCMail.Exe /A="M: NOTIFY M:CCData"
-
- - Use the CCMail.Exe located in the Z:\CCMail subdirectory
- with arguments.
-
- When MailCall is activated by the Hot-Keys [Shift][Ctrl][F3] a
- rising tone will signal memory processing. When ccMail is exited,
- a descending tone will indicate a return to normal processing.
-
-
- LIM Support:
-
- The key feature of MailCall's LIM (Lotus/Intel Expanded Memory Spec)
- support is the ability to move the TSR into LIM memory, leaving
- only a small kernal, (under 1K) in conventional memory. Unlike
- generic utilities that support only LIM 4, MailCall and other
- OnDemand TSR programs work with any LIM version. And unlike
- generic swappers which can significantly slow down the rest of
- the system, MailCall does not switch LIM pages until a Hot-Key is
- pressed (generic swappers switch pages on timer or keyboard
- interrupts which make foreground Serial Communications impossible.)
-
- MailCall will also use LIM memory to store the conventional memory
- image (the foreground program) when running ccMail. MailCall will
- automatically use LIM memory if available. To disable LIM usage,
- use the /E argument when loading MailCall.
-
-
- XMS Support:
-
- XMS (Extended) memory is available on system which support the
- HIMEM.SYS driver (286 and 386 systems.) HIMEM.SYS is included with
- DOS 4.xx and 5.xx. The 5.11+ release of QEMM & 386MAX also have
- options to provide XMS 2.0 compatible memory.
-
- MailCall will use XMS memory to store the conventional memory image
- (the foreground program) when running ccMail. MailCall will
- automatically use XMS memory if available. If insufficient XMS memory
- is available, XMS will not be used. To disable XMS usage, use the
- /X argument when loading MailCall.
-
-
- Memory Image File (MailCall.Img):
-
- When MailCall is activated by it's Hot-Key, MailCall determines if there
- sufficient conventional memory to run ccMail. If not, MailCall releases
- the required memory creating a memory image to LIM memory, XMS memory,
- or to a disk file. When the user leaves ccMail, the memory image is
- restored and operation continues as before. The default location for the
- MailCall.Img file is the C:\ directory. If there is insufficient disk
- space to create the file a load error is displayed. The MailCall.Img
- file can be as large as 580K although it rarely exceeds 350K.
-
-
- Epilogue - ShareWare:
-
- All referenced and related program files accompanying this document
- are copyrighted by OnDemand Software. For ordering information, see
- below.
-
- The Network version of MailCall - eMail Popup Utility is distributed as
- shareware -- this means that OnDemand encourage users, subject to
- restrictions described in the License Agreement, to share copies of this
- program with friends, associates and bulletin boards. You may not share
- a registered version of MailCall, however, you may request a shareware
- disk by contacting OnDemand or by completing the order form.
-
- If you make copies of the shareware distribution versions of MailCall,
- you must include all files in the original distribution file, as well as
- this documentation. You are not permitted to distribute MailCall without
- this documentation.
-
-
- Files include on the shareware disk:
-
- MailCall.Exe
- MCallSet.Exe
- MailCall.Doc
-
-
- Ordering Information:
-
- To order any of OnDemand's products, enclose a check or money order
- (in US Funds drawn on a US Bank only). Written Purchase Orders are acceptable
- for US Businesses only; please include a $5 Purchase Order Handling fee in
- addition to total shipping costs. OnDemand will also ship COD; please include
- a $5 COD Handling fee in addition to total shipping costs.
-
- MailCall is a small TSR utility that provides popup access to ccMail.
-
- QuickPic is a TSR utility that provides a user definable list of popup
- programs.
-
- Complete the order form below and mail it to:
-
- OnDemand Software
- 9829 SailFish Terrace
- Gaithersburg MD, 20879
-
- For Technical Support / Ordering information call (301) 258-6846.
-
- Price Schedule:
-
- MailCall - $ 25 per workstation user
-
- QuickPic - $ 40 per standalone/workstation user
-
-
- Site Licensing and Volume Purchases:
-
- A Site License for OnDemand Utilities entitles an organization to
- receive ONE diskette, and ONE copy of the documentation. For the
- specified license fee, the organization will be entitled to duplicate
- the diskette and documentation for the specified number of copies.
-
- License fees for OnDemand products Site License are (for each individual
- utility ordered):
-
- MailCall:
-
- up to 9 copies: $ 190.00
- up to 49 copies: $ 980.00
- up to 99 copies: $ 1850.00
- up to 199 copies: $ 3230.00
- up to 299 copies: $ 4485.00
- up to 499 copies: $ 6230.00
-
- QuickPic: Standalone & Network
-
- up to 9 copies: $ 265.00
- up to 49 copies: $ 1370.00
- up to 99 copies: $ 2595.00
- up to 199 copies: $ 4525.00
- up to 299 copies: $ 6279.00
- up to 499 copies: $ 8732.00
-
- More than 500 copies are negotiable.
-
- This license also permits duplication via network servers and internal
- bulletin board systems.
-
-
- [cc:Mail is a registered trademark of cc:Mail Inc.]
-
-
-
- OnDemand TSR Products Order Form
-
-
- Company Name: ____________________________________________
-
- Contact Name: ____________________________________________
-
- Shipping Address: ____________________________________________
-
- City: _________________________________
-
- State and Zip: ________________ / ______________
-
-
- Phone: ______________________________________
-
- Fax Number: ______________________________________
-
-
-
- Item Quantity Total
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
- MailCall ccMail Popup Utility _________ ____________
-
- QuickPic Popup Utility _________ ____________
-
- QuickPic Network Utility _________ ____________
-
- MailCall Shareware Disk ($4 @) _________ ____________
-
- QuickPic Shareware Disk ($4 @) _________ ____________
-
- ------------------------------------
-
- Total: ____________
-
- COD Surcharge: [5.00] ____________
-
- PO Surcharge: [5.00] ____________
-
- Tax (5% MD): ____________
-
- Total Due: ====> ____________
-
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-
-
- Disk Format: [ ] 5.25" Payment Type: [ ] Check
- [ ] 3.5" [ ] Money Order
- [ ] Purchase Order
- [ ] COD
-
-
- Mail this form to: OnDemand Software
- 9829 Sailfish Terrace
- Gaithersburg, MD 20879
- (301) 258-6846
-
-
-
-
-
- Shareware Disk Request Form for UserGroups & BBSes
-
-
- User Group Name: ____________________________________________
-
- BBS Name: ____________________________________________
-
- Contact Name: ____________________________________________
-
- Shipping Address: ____________________________________________
-
- City: _________________________________
-
- State and Zip: ________________ / ______________
-
-
- Phone: ______________________________________
-
- BBS Number: ______________________________________
-
-
- Upon approval of this application, a OnDemand will supply a
- master diskette along with written authorization to distribute
- OnDemand products.
-
- OnDemand will provide free updates of it's shareware products to
- the above User Group / BBS when available.
-
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