CONNECT.TXT - A short documentation on the demo version of CoNnect ------------------------------------------------------------------ Last update: Version 2.46 (27.2.1994) INTRO ===== WARNING: ======== Read this file carefully before installing CoNnect on your disk. Don't blame me for any inconvenience caused by not following the given instructions... The Update to CoNnect 2.4x will be charged with DM 10,- ($8, œ6). Even so far registered users (not including beta testers) will have to pay this update fee before being able to run CoNnect as an unlimited version. So don't overwrite your old CoNnect until you got the key for the new version and beware of loading old OPT or SET files with the new version. You might want to unpack the CONNECT.LZH now after having read this lines to install the new version. In case you have installed HSMODEM on your system, make sure to replace the old copy with the new version included in this distribution. The new HSModem does also support the two additional SCC serial devices for a common ST which will run at up to 115200 bps. Ask Harun_Scheutzow@b.maus.de for detailled information. About CoNnect ------------- CoNnect is a terminal program for the ATARI ST/STE/TT series, which will run under (nearly) any resolution and operating system similar to the ATARI TOS. It allows a very good emulation of VT52, VT100, VT102/ANSI, VT220 and TEK4014 Terminals. You can use this emulations on all serial and midi ports of your system and - if you want - even in parallel. CoNnect was testet on lots of graphics hardware and it seems to run well with all of them. Beeing in VT100, Vt102 or VT220 Mode you can configure CoNnect to allow TEK 4014 graphics emulation. In addition to its terminal features you can use CoNnect under MiNT/MultiTOS to run shells and processes in CoNnects windows. I tried hard to develop CoNnect without bugs and a large number of beta testers helped me with that task. Nevertheless CoNnect certainly contains some bugs and I refuse any responsibility on damage which is caused by the usage or non-usage of CoNnect. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conversion to English: First rename the File CONNECT.RSC, e.g. to CONNECT.RSX, so that you won't lose the original resource file. Then change the filename CONNENG.RSC to CONNECT.RSC. Do the same for the file CONNECT.HLP. Your distribution might already include this changes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Files --------- In the archive CONN110i.LZH you should have found at least the following files: CONNECT.PRG The progran CONNECT.RSC The German resource file CONNECT.HLP The German help file CONNENG.RSC The English resource file CONNENG.HLP The English help file CONNECT.ASC The text resource-File CONNECT.CHR The vector font for TEK display CONNECT.OPT The options file, that, if existing, is loaded at CoNnect's start. CONNECT.CTL The telephone book with (german) numbers of the so called MausNet. CONNECT.SCR A default script which is run after the first window of CoNnect has opened. CONNECT.NUM A file which containes information on telephone fees for dialed numbers. The calculations done with this file are so far only valid for Germany. COSHY.RC A startup file for CoNnect's intern command shell named coshy. CoNnect is SHAREWARE! --------------------- CoNnect runs in shareware status. That means, that you can test this program and copy it without fees but you'll have to pay for CoNnect if you use it regularly. If you copy CoNnect be sure to only copy the original archive file containing all the files belonging to this software package. After 30 hours of testing CoNnect behaves less user friendly (some options will be disabled) because it believes that this time of testing is more than enough to find a decision for or against CoNnect. If you pay for CoNnect, you'll receive a registration key which will make a full version out of your demo. And read this urgent warning: -------------------------------------------------------------------- ! Trying to avoid the testing time limit of 30 hours by patching ! ! CoNnects code may have bad effects on the safety of your data. ! ! I refuse any liability in case a damage occurs. ! -------------------------------------------------------------------- After testing this software you have to decide whether you want continue using CoNnect or not. In the latter case, you have to do nothing or if you want you may remove CoNnect from your system. If you like using CoNnect you have to pay a registration fee of DM 60,- + additional DM 10,- for foreign orders (commercial versions for commercial use have do cost 150,-DM see the online help for further explanation). Remember that I really want to receive this money and keep in mind that any institution which will do the transaction can keep a certain amount for its own benefit. Together with this money make sure that I'll receive your full address, your name and user-id which you have entered to the registration menue. Send this information to me: Wolfgang Wander Rudolf-Breitscheidstr. 63A D-22880 Wedel wwc@dxhra1.desy.de (Internet) Wolfgang Wander @ LU (MausNet) KtoNr 1373482932 Sparkasse Hamburg BLZ 20050550 If you live in Great Britain you should register at: System Solutions Windsor Business Centre Vansittart Estate Windsor Berks SL4 1SE Tel. 0753 832212 Fax 0753 830344 Their price for a registration is currently 29.95 œ. But it will be more save to ask them about the current amount. In Northern America you'll have to regsiter with 50 US$ at Michael Baffoni 2493 Beechwood Dr. Paso Robles, CA 93446 who will then send along the payments to me (checks or cashiers' cheque preferred; make them out to Michael Baffoni). ---------------------------------------------------------------- So thats engough silly talk for now. Right start CoNnect and play around with it. Whenever you feel a little unsave and need help, just press the HELP key. CoNnect will help you as good as possible. (To learn something about CoNnect's online help it might be convenient to select the Help menu item first and then follow the links.)