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- ReadMail ST Copyright by Terje Vernly & Lars-Erik Østerud 27/11-1993
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- Please read this file each time you get a new version as there may be
- new important information on installing and using ReadMail ST here !!
-
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- This program can be copied, but if you want to support us and further
- developement of ReadMail ST you can become a registred user. You will
- then receive update- and new programs information and free updates.
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- Send 100 NKr (equals $15, DM25, 10 pounds, 30 guilders) by cheque. or
- if you have a giro account you can also make a transfer to norwegian
- postgiro account number 0537 6846174 (see your local post office for
- a transfer card, "Service des cheques postaux, Avis de versement VP1"),
- payable to: Lars-Erik Østerud, Blinken 37 c, N-1349 Rykkinn, Norway.
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-
- Getting Put all ReadMail files into a new folder/directory and
- started make one folder/directory for each BBS you will call.
-
- 05/01-93 NEWS ReadMail ST will now work correctly with MultiTOS.
- ------------- To run ReadMail ST in a TOSWIN window just change to
- the ReadMail-directory and run READMAIL.PRG, but run
- it as a TOS-application (MintShell: tos readmail.prg)
-
- RMCONFIG.TOS Run this program and enter information about BBSes and
- general info like programs and folders/directories.
- If you want to change/add/delete info run it again.
- The dial string for the modem should NOT include the
- AT-prefix but only the rest of the string (DT123..).
-
- 03/06-91 NEWS New version of RMCONFIG.TOS that fixes bug when trying
- ------------- to edit BBS'es with higher numbers than 9.
-
- IMPORTANT You must also remember to register on all the BBS'es
- """"""""" you want to call before you start to use ReadMail ST.
- On MBBS systems you MUST choose ENGLISH commands and
- VT100-emulation with FSE (full-screen-editor) !!!!!!
- You should also change EXPERT-mode with "X J" to get
- rid of the "(? for menu)" part of the command prompt
- as this in some cases could confuse ReadMail ST !!!!
-
- 12/06-90 NEWS You can turn off message scanning at login on MBBS
- ------------- systems as ReadMail no longer uses this scanning.
-
- 30/11-90 NEWS Support for new function in MBBS 9.9 that turns off
- ------------- echo inside MBBS editor. Saves a lot of time !!!
-
- 15/05-91 NEWS Uses CTRL-K to skip ALL pictures and info-screens.
- ------------- Uses MiniBBS fast login and supports G&R commands.
-
- READMAIL.PRG This is the ReadMail ST program with the main menu.
- You can select any of the BBSes you entered during
- configuration and select if you want to call a BBS or
- if you just want to enter some more messages.
-
- What now ? The program will now call the BBS, GRAB new messages,
- download them with RZ.TTP, enter new messages/replies,
- log off, extract GRAB-files and start message editor.
- ReadMail ST will ask you if you want to stay on a BBS
- before it disconnects, and on MBBS systems you will
- get a list of connected users before the question.
- Comm-Progs If you press ESCape before 5 seconds has elapsed
- ReadMail ST will start up your communication program.
- Exit this program to disconnect and get back to the
- message editor in ReadMail ST when you are finished.
-
- 11/10-90 NEWS If the BBS sends a logoff message it will be displayed
- ------------- after disconnect, and ReadMail ST will wait for a key.
-
- 25/01-91 NEWS Some BBSes use different names on the GRAB-files for
- ------------- each node. ReadMail ST now handles this all right.
-
- RMEDITOR.PRG This editor will be started by ReadMail ST to make you
- able to read, reply and enter new messages. Press F1
- to insert the macro you selected in RMCONFIG.TOS.
- RETURN for next message, S to skip to next conference,
- R to reply to a message, Y for next message to you and
- ESC to skip ALL messages. HELP gives full key-list.
- The editor has full IBM character set, and you will be
- able to print messages on an IBM-printer or write them
- to a text file converted to standard ASCII-characters.
-
- 12/06-90 NEWS It's now possible to resign from conferences using a
- ------------- new command called A)bandon conference in the editor.
-
- 03/06-91 NEWS It's now possible to change the subject when replying
- ------------- to a message. Hit RETURN to keep the old subject.
-
- 17/07-91 NEWS Editor now supports big screen monitors/emulators.
- ------------- TT and bigscreen users should enjoy this very much.
-
- 25/01-93 NEWS You can put conference names for a BBS in the file
- ------------- CONF.TXT (one on each line) and put it in the BBS-
- folder. When asked for a conference name you may
- now scroll through all the names in that file !
-
- WARNING When entering new messages check conference- and
- """"""" users names. ReadMail ST tries to handle errors,
- but strange things may happend, so take care.
-
- TLFREGN2.TOS This program from the MiniTerm package can be used to
- calculate your phonebill and to show statistics over
- calls made with ReadMail ST or MiniTerm. The format
- for the call-logfile is the same for ReadMail ST and
- MiniTerm and you may use the same filename for both.
-
- RZ.TTP These programs is NOT included in this ARChive, but you
- ARC.TTP will need them to make ReadMail ST work. They can be
- found on most BBSes and are Public Domain.
-
- WARNING None of the READMAIL files must be set to READ ONLY.
- """"""" This also applies to other files used by ReadMail ST.
- 2 BBS'es cannot use the same reply-folder/directory.
-
- InterNet For use of ReadMail ST on BBBS for InterNet mail
- -------- please contact me: Lars-Erik.Osterud@byte.bbs.no
- """""""""""""""""""""""""""""
-
- Lars-Erik Østerud Voice: +47 67 13 15 71
- Blinken 37 c ABK-BBS: +47 67 13 26 59 300-14400 MNP5/V42
- N-1349 Rykkinn TeleFax: +47 67 13 26 59 4800-14400 Group 3
- Norway ____ ______ ______________________________________
- /___ / The norwegian ST Contact us
- ______________ ____/ / Klubben, user association at ABK-BBS
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