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▐██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ██████████▓▓ ██████████▓▓ ██▓▓ ▐████████▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ██▓▓ ██▓▓ ███▓▓ ██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ██▓▓ ██▓▓ ███▓▓ ██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐██████▓▓ ▐████████▓▓ ▐████▓▓ ▐███▓▓▐███▓▓▐███████████▓▓ ▐████▓▓ ▐██▓▓▐████▓▓ ▐████▓▓ ▐███▓▓▐███▓▓▐███▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐████▓▓ ▐██▓▓▐████▓▓ ▐████▓▓ ▐███▓▓▐███▓▓▐███▓▓ ▐██▓▓ ▐████▓▓ ▐██▓▓▐██████████▓▓▐████▓▓ ▐███▓▓▐███▓▓▐███▓▓ ▐██▓▓ Xenia Mailer/Edit - Version 1.98 (Eval) January 1995 Design & COPYRIGHT (C) 1987-1995; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Arjen G. Lentz & LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT Amersfoort, The Netherlands, European Union WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF XENIA! ============================== This is the first release of Xenia Mailer/Edit in 1995 Some of you may have seen earlier versions of (parts) of this package. Or, maybe you have heard about The-Box? A little history.... The-Box was started in 1987 by Jac Kersing, who was writing a BBS program called Pandora under CP/M (Pandora <> Box... get the idea? ;-) After some time he moved both programs to the Atari ST, and later I joined in for a version for MS-DOS. All freeware. In addition to writing sections of the main mailer program, I wrote a msg reader/editor, and later on a self-contained point-package based on TB-Mailer + TB-Edit + some more, named TB-Point. That was shareware. By the end of 1993 Jac was getting very busy with his other work, and as there was increasing demand from users, we decided it would be best to each keep a copy of the source and go our separate ways, so I would be able to go on and develop the product further in a more professional/ commercial form of product/service that the users were asking for. (Btw, we're still very good friends, don't worry) Jac owns the name of the The-Box family of products, so it was up to me to look for another name for my stuff.... Xenia is a word of Greek origin related to hospitality to strangers; quite fitting for a comms package, eh? (Xenia is also a girl's name, so we'll assume that Xenia is female ;-) So here she is.... Xenia Mailer/Edit, Version 1.98, January 1995 FEATURES ======== - Advanced FidoNet-technology compatible mailer and message reader/editor - Versions for MS-DOS 3.0 & up, and native OS/2 2.x & Warp - EMSI, YooHoo/WaZoo, FTS-0001 handshake protocols - Zmodem/ZedZip/ZedZap/DirectZap, SEAlink, Telink, Modem7, Xmodem, and ... - Hydra! The world-famous bidirectional file-transfer protocol! - Fast and efficient online operation: your money is valuable! - Small disk and RAM requirements, low CPU usage under OS/2 or multitasker - Flexible but simple configuration, logical operation - Multiline, up to 255 mailer tasks (with easy single, shared configuation) - Many nice functions handled automatically for you without configuring - Extended FOSSIL support as well as internal async routines under MS-DOS - Special optimizations for optimal use of ISDN (+direct CAPI under OS/2) - Internal FAX receive with *any* Class 2 and 2.0 faxmodem - Extensive internal request processor - Multiple external applications (multiple BBS selectable, UUCP, fax, etc) - No slow repacking of netmail with extended "Binkley-style" outbound! - Terminal with IEMSI/chat, Avatar/ANSI/VT100/VT52, autostart Hydra/Zmodem - Xenia Edit message formats: JAM, Squish, Hudson, .MSG, RBBS, Pandora - Easy and transparent support for Internet in Xenia Edit, also for PGP - Xenia Edit can use configs of some BBS, mailers and mail-processors - Affordable registration fee, even for multiline versions! - No "cripple ware", fully functional evaluation package THE FUTURE / TO DO LIST ======================= - Installation/configuration/registration utility - General and advanced user documentation - New high-tech period scheduler with 'appointments' and routing - Internal UUCP support in mailer, both receive and transmit - Fax transmit - Fax polling, both receive and transmit - Advanced client/server user-interface under OS/2 / LANs? - Possible port to other platforms (Linux?) - Xenia Edit configuration with area groups and message templates - Xenia Edit multi-user (for LANs etc) - Much more, I'm sure; just no Christmas-tree gimmicks CREDITS ======= Many thanks go to all Xenia beta-testers, as well as all The-Box Mailer users over the years. They've provided very good feedback and ideas. Thanks to Jac Kersing & The-Box Development for all his work. Thanks to Henk Lubbers & ComputerCentrum Genemuiden for ISDN facilities. And of course everybody else for continued nagging and encouragement! ;-) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ================ - Original The-Box Mailer by Jac A. Kersing & Arjen G. Lentz - Hydra protocol design by Arjen G. Lentz & Joaquim H. Homrighausen - SEAlink protocol design by System Enhancement Associates - Squish<tm> & MsgAPI library by Scott J. Dudley - JAM(mbp) & JAMAPI by J.Homrighausen, A.Milner, M.Birch, M.Wallin - IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, PC-DOS, OS/2 and OS/2 Warp are trademarks of International Business Machines Inc. - MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. - All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. LICENSE AND DISCLAIMER ====================== "Xenia" and "Xen..." refer to all executables and documentation as distributed in the archives through which these files were released. * The Xenia family of software is copyrighted material by A.G.Lentz and LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT. The software may only be used in agreement with the conditions set out in this license agreement. * You may use the evaluation version of Xenia Mailer/Edit and XenPoint for a limited period of one month. After this trial period you MUST either register the software, or stop using it. * Evaluation versions of Xenia Mailer/Edit and XenPoint may be distributed freely, in their original unmodified form, provided no money or any other compensation is asked or accepted without prior written permission from the author. Registered versions may only be distributed to registered users. * Although care has been taken to write and test the programs that do what this document states, all Xenia programs are provided as they are, without warranty or guarantee of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the fitness for a particular purposes or quality or performance of this program, except that they will most likely occupy some disk space. * In no event shall A.G.Lentz or LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT be liable to you or anyone else for any damages or cost, including, but not limited to, any lost profits, lost savings or lost income which may result from the use or inability to use this software. * Arjen G. Lentz and LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT reserve the right not to release future evaluation versions of Xenia Mailer/Edit and XenPoint, but switch to a commercial "buy before you try" marketing concept instead. * The registration procedure is for the purpose of obtaining a license to use the Xenia Mailer/Edit and/or XenPoint package(s) and this license does not grant you any rights of ownership of the software, or any rights to the copyright. * Your use of any of this software constitutes your agreement to this license and disclaimer and your release of the author from any form of liability or litigation. DISTRIBUTION ============ Xenia is distributed via its registration sites, as well as via public file distribution areas, and made available via Internet FTP. You can always obtain the latest evaluation version of Xenia by requesting the magic name XENIA (DOS) or XENIA2 (OS/2) from a regsite node, or downloading from their BBS (where available): ===================================================================== Country FidoNet BBS phone # Modem / ISDN -------------------- ------------ ------------------ ---------------- The Netherlands 2:500/133 +31-1726-19160 VFC V32B 2:283/512 +31-33-633916 V34 VFC V32B 2:283/550 +31-33-653078 ISDN V32B ZYX 2:283/551 +31-33-655259 ISDN(V110) Germany 2:240/2101 +49-431-3397300 (10x) VFC V32B 2:240/2102 +49-431-3397400 (10x) VFC V32B 2:240/2103 +49-431-3397500 (8x) ISDN USA 1:202/335 no BBS, req only V34 VFC V32B 1:202/711 +1-619-278-7361 V34 VFC V32B Latvia 2:5100/8 no BBS, req only V32B ZYX ===================================================================== The main file-distribution areas are also tagged XENIA and XENIA2, and separate areas for third party utilities, tagged XENUTIL and XENUTIL2. Anonymous FTP at ftp.chemie.uni-marburg.de /pub2/fidonet/xenia/ Please contact Marco Kremer <bg@sg1601.pharmazie.uni-marburg.de> if you encounter any problems there. SUPPORT ======= There is an international (English-language) support echo tagged XENIA that may or may not be backboned in your region; ask your local echomail coordinator, or check with your local regsite. In addition to this, some countries may have their own support echo (local language); again, ask your local regsite for details. Info about reporting problems and contacting regsites is listed below. There is also an indirect method, available via FidoNet and Internet. The author's FidoNet node and Internet site automatically redirects messages for a number of special names to the appropriate person(s), mailing list or echomail area. These special names are: xenia-info Replies with general product information on Xenia, and how get the latest version via FidoNet or FTP. When coming from FidoNet, put some text in msgbody! xenia-support Forwarded to the XENIA echomail conference/list Your problems solved by experienced users. xenia-bugs Forwarded to a restricted development area Only use when necessary. Not everything is a bug! xenia-sales Forwarded to all regsites via an echo/list Sales inquiries & regsite applications The following country-specific names may forward to a local support echo, or be handled directly be a support site or experienced users. More countries may be covered in the future. xenia-NL Forwarded for support in The Netherlands xenia-D Forwarded for support in Germany xenia-USA Forwarded for support in the USA xenia-LV Forwarded for support in Latvia The addresses to which these msgs may be sent are: FidoNet 2:283/512 (Modem upto V.34/V.FC) 2:283/550 (Modem upto V.32BIS/ZyXEL, and ISDN X.75) 2:283/551 (ISDN V.110 only) Internet @bitbike.iaf.nl So, you could send for instance a msg to xenia-support@bitbike.iaf.nl Or a FidoNet netmail to username 'xenia-support' on 2:283/512 PLEASE use these channels, and avoid mailing or calling the author directly. This way we can give the best possible support, and ensure the smooth future development of the software. Thank you. REGISTRATION ============ As already mentioned, Xenia is distributed in the form of a fully functional evaluation package. But registration is REQUIRED if you want to continue using the software beyond the trial period of one month. With no crippling or time limits in the code, what's the incentive? Well, I'm sure you'll be interested in future versions, and it's quite possible that some editions will only be available to registered users. Also, only registered users are eligible for joining the beta team. And of course you'll want to do the right thing, and not be made fun of by your fellow users... with such low registration fees? ;-) The registration forms are located in the \XENIA\DOCS\ directory. You can register by filling out the registration form for the regsite most convenient for you, and follow the instructions therein. Each regsite has different facilities and options for payment: For instance the sites in the US and Germany can handle credit cards. Users in Europe who have a giro account can best use the Dutch regsite and transfer via EuroGiro, which is a simple method for international money transfer with very low transfer costs. This applies to you if you have a giro account in one of the following countries: Austria (Oestereichische Postsparkasse) Belgium (Postcheque) Britain (Girobank) Denmark (GiroBank) Finland (Postipankki) France (La Poste) Luxembourg (PTT) Norway (Postgiro) Spain (Caja Postal) Sweden (Postgirot) Switzerland (PTT) Follow the instructions in the HOLLAND.REG registration form! Please note that version 1.98 (Eval) does not contain any key scheme. (ie. nothing to hack, either ;-) Your registration will be confirmed by the regsite after receiving both the registration form and full payment of the registration fee. Registration keys will be sent out at a later date, but in any case before any 'registered only' version is released. Registration keys can only be sent via disk or electronic mail, not in paper copy, so make sure you either add the funds for a disk on your registration form, or specify a FidoNet/Internet e-mail address. In general, e-mail is of course the preferred method. If you have any questions concerning registration, please contact your registration site via of the methods mentioned above. Lentz Software Development does not handle any normal registrations itself, only special arrangements with companies and organisations. For all other registrations, please use the regsites. REGSITES ======== Aroc v.o.f. FidoNet 2:500/133 (Ron van der Nagel) Internet r.vdnagel@dosgg.nl Postbus 1068 BBS +31-1726-19160 2410 CB Bodegraven Fax +31-1726-51022 The Netherlands EuroStar BBS Kiel FidoNet 2:240/2101 2:240/2102 2:240/2103 c/o Jens Mueller Internet jens.mueller@eurostar.de Roonstr. 4 BBS +49-431-3397300 (10x) VFC/V32B 24105 Kiel +49-431-3397400 (10x) VFC/V32B Germany +49-431-3397500 (8x) ISDN Nick Ashton-Hart FidoNet 1:202/335 P.O. Box 9737 Internet nashton@ibm.net San Diego, CA 92167-9737 nashton@pra-rci.mhs.compuserve.com USA CIS 71754,212 Egons Bush FidoNet 2:5100/8 20 Virzas Street Internet egons@castle.riga.lv LV-1339 Iecava Voice +371-2-323796 (office) District Bauska Fax +371-2-223986 Latvia Perhaps you are interested in becoming a regsite for your country? Do think about this very carefully before you apply! It's a serious (part-time) job that will require some time and effort. If you have a business registration of some sort, that's a bonus. For regsites in countries within the European Union, a company with VAT registration is obligatory. Still interested? contact us via: xenia-sales@bitbike.iaf.nl Or FidoNet netmail to username 'xenia-support' on 2:283/512 PRICING ======= This is the current pricing for the Xenia family of products. Details of how to register can be found above, more in the individual forms for each regsite. Please use the correct form for a site! ====================================================================== Regsite location | Holland | Germany | USA | Latvia Currency | DFL | DM | US$ | US$ Lats ====================================================================== Xenia Mailer base | 99,-- | 99,-- | 59,-- | 10,- 5,50 Each additional OS | 49,-- | 49,-- | 29,-- | 5,- 2,75 Second line | 25,-- | 25,-- | 15,-- | 3,- 1,65 Extra line beyond 2 | 5,-- | 5,-- | 3,-- | 1,- 0,55 Xenia Edit option | 15,-- | 15,-- | 9,-- | 3,- 1,65 Change/upgrade charge | 10,-- | 10,-- | 6,-- | 1,- 0,55 Disk (+extra postage) | 8,-- | 8,-- | 5,-- | 2,- 1,10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xenia Edit stand-alone | 45,-- | 45,-- | 29,-- | 5,- 2,75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xenia Point (TB-Point) | 75,-- | 75,-- | 45,-- | 7,- 3,85 ====================================================================== (NOTE: VAT/sales tax NOT included, please see the registration forms) The base registration is for single line, one OS (either DOS or OS/2). If you want to use Xenia on both DOS and OS/2, add that option. There is an additional fee for a second line, and after that for each extra line upto the maximum of 255. If you also use Xenia Edit, add that option. You can register additional options later (for instance more lines), for the normal option fees, plus the 'change/upgrade charge'. This because it does cost the regsites some money to process your change and (later) mail you an updated key. As you can see Xenia Edit may also be registered separately, if you just want to use Xenia Edit and not Xenia Mailer. The registration fee for the Xenia Point package (TB-Point) is also listed. You can now register TB-Point at any of the Xenia regsites. When registering the TB-Point package, you WILL receive a key code. The special pricing at the Latvian registration site is only available for private users in the Baltic and xUSSR countries! INSTALLATION ============ The DOS and OS/2 versions of Xenia Mailer/Edit are distributed in separate ZIP files, containing the same config archives and other information, but a different archive with executables and batches. The executables themselves also have different names (All OS/2 EXEs have a 2 at the end) so you can install both versions in the same directory structure without any conflicts. When extracting any of the main or other archives with PKUNZIP, you should see the -AV indication for each file, and at the end: Authentic files Verified! # DSJ386 Arjen G. Lentz (LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT) Also, all files should have a timestamp of 31 Jan 1995, 08:00 If any of this information is missing, you may have modified or corrupted archives. In this case, it is always best not to use/run those files but get a fresh copy from one of the regsites. There are some people with a weird sense of humor out there.... XM198DOS.ZIP / XM198OS2.ZIP FILE_ID.DIZ "Description in ZIP" short info text file SUPPORT.DOC This text, how to install Xenia DOCS.ZIP Info and regforms unpack in \XENIA\DOCS\ CONFIGS.ZIP Main config unpack in \XENIA\ MODEMS.ZIP Modem config unpack in \XENIA\MODEMS\ BIN_DOS.ZIP DOS archive only unpack in \XENIA\BIN\ BIN_OS2.ZIP OS/2 archive only unpack in \XENIA\BIN\ DEV.ZIP Info for developers unpack in \XENIA\DEV\ The archives can be unpacked to other directories if you want, but in that case you will have to adjust all paths in the config files.... You may also have to modify the drive letters, as the samples use C: A simple search/replace though all .CFG files should do the trick. After unpacking all the archives you can edit the config files in the Xenia home directory (default \XENIA\). The config is split into logical sections. Start with XENIA.CFG Then modify your batch files (samples in \XENIA\BIN\). Do read all the information carefully! Take your time. After editing the configs and batches, you will need to change some things in your config.sys/autoexec.bat. Details in XENIA.CFG Don't forget to restart your system for these changes to take effect! Xenia is only a mailer, it does NOT scan/pack your netmail directory or create polls. You need a separate program to do that for you. Any Binkley-style netmail packer or outbound manager will do. For instance SquishMail (DOS and OS/2, and CAN handle .MSG msgbases). Also, you will need to set your echomail and tickfile processors to use the Binkley-style outbound scheme for file attaches etc. This is most important. If you're new to mailers (or switching from e.g. FrontDoor/InterMail) you may need some help with all this. Don't be afraid to ask a fellow sysop or post a message in the support conference! Many have already done it and can easily provide you with the info you need, perhaps even sample configurations and batchfiles. It is not at all complicated, very simple in fact, it's just the concept that some need to get used to. Don't let it scare you, the end result is well worth it! Have fun! ======================================================================== LENTZ SOFTWARE-DEVELOPMENT FidoNet 2:283/512 2:283/550 2:283/551 Arjen G. Lentz Internet agl@bitbike.iaf.nl Langegracht 7B BBS/Fax +31-33-633916 V34/VFC 3811 BT Amersfoort BBS/Fax +31-33-653078 ISDN X75, V32B/ZYX The Netherlands BBS +31-33-655259 ISDN V110 only Please do not call/mail the author directly unless absolutely necessary! ========================================================================