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============================================================================
Punter Protocol Version 1.04
(C)Copyright 1989
Data Technology Corp.
All Rights Reserved.
============================================================================
This is a basic documentation to help the unregistered user get the
protocol installed in his or her system with greater ease. However, more
detailed documentation, and a more advanced protocol is included on the
registered disk. You will also be entitled to low-cost updates of
the documentation and the protocol itself.
============================================================================
Punter Protocol 1.04 Table of Contents 1
============================================================================
I. Basic Overview .............................................. 2
Shareware Contract ........................................ 2
System Requirements ....................................... 2
II. Installation ................................................ 3
III. Setup ....................................................... 4
Execution ................................................. 4
Options ................................................... 4
Uploading and Downloading ................................. 6
ERRORLEVELs ............................................... 7
IV. Registration ................................................ 8
How to Register ........................................... 8
Registration Form ......................................... 9
Update Request Form ....................................... 10
CREDITS ......................................................... 11
============================================================================
Punter Protocol 1.04 I. Basic Overview 2
============================================================================
This new protocol standard for the IBM has been implemented to allow
greater compatibility of IBM and Commodore machines. Since Punter has been
a standard on the Commodore for years, it has become customary for Commodore
owners to use this reliable protocol. This protocol offers a bridge between
Commodore and IBM machines.
1. Shareware Contract
---------------------
Please feel free to implement this external protocol in your bulletin
board system or on your favorite terminal, but please note that this
software is by no means free. It is the result of dedicated time and hard
work. Please support the programmers in their endeavors to bring you low-
cost, quality software. As you will note, the registration fee is quite
reasonable. This program is a part of Data Technology Corporation's new
shareware or user-supported program. It is designed to offer new software
to the consumer on a trial basis. If you do not feel that the software
meets your needs within a 30-day period, you obviously will not be required
to register, however, if you do use this product, please register and
support the programmers that have brought you this quality software. Also,
you are encouraged to distribute the shareware product as you wish as long
as no part of the program or documentation has been altered.
2. System Requirements
----------------------
This program has been designed to run on the IBM Personal Computer and
compatible PC clones. This program is only guaranteed to run under
Microsoft DOS or IBM Personal Computer DOS on an IBM PC, XT, AT, or 100%
Compatible Clone, although it may run on a variety of systems.
Basic System Requirements:
- IBM PC/XT/AT (Or Compatible Clone)
- 64K RAM
- Serial/Asynchronous Port (COM1 - COM4)
- Modem/Null Modem
- 1 Double Density Disk Drive or Better
The system described above will allow you to run the protocol, but you will
most probably need a communications package or bulletin board system to
fully utilize the protocol. Memory requirements will increase well above
64K when a communications program is installed. A Modem is required if you
wish to transfer data with dial-up systems. However, if you only wish to
transfer data between computers, a null modem (basically an interconnecting
cable between serial ports) will be required. You will also need some sort
of recording media for the program and files to be sent or received. A
single-sided, double-density disk is the basic requirement.
============================================================================
Punter Protocol 1.04 II. Installation 3
============================================================================
Installation of this protocol is pretty straightforward. You will be
required to do the following steps:
- Copy the program "PUNTER.EXE" (Included With This Documentation) to
the desired diskette or directory where you will execute it. If you
want, you may make a special directory for this purpose. If you do
not know how to do this, please consult you DOS documentation.
- If you wish, you may also have a directory for uploads, and a
directory for downloads. If you have a diskette based system, you
must either use the same diskette with the program on it, or use
another diskette if you have more than one drive. It will be
explained how you can do this for either system.
- You may also be required to set up batch files for your specific
system. It will be explained later how to create batch files for
your needs.
============================================================================
Punter Protocol 1.04 III. Setup 4
============================================================================
The following information is designed to help you get the protocol
working on your system. It will center on specific requirements and
needs of the user. Examples will also be provided so that you may see how
to install the program.
1. Execution
------------
To execute the protocol, you will need to look at your system and
requirements. On many systems, you will be required to make a batch file so
a bulletin board system or communications package will be able to utilize
the protocol correctly. Examples for Procomm Plus and Telix will be
provided since they are the most prominent packages. If you wish to install
it on a bulletin board system, please consult the documentation for
installation of external protocols.
2. Options
----------
In order to get a list of the command line parameters that the protocol
will accept, type the name "PUNTER" at the prompt with no command line
parameters. Make sure that the program "PUNTER.EXE" is on the current disk
and in the current directory.
You type:
Punter <return>
It responds:
Punter* Protocol Ver. 1.04
(C)Copyright 1989
Data Technology Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
* MS-DOS Implementation of Steve