Crater Rim Products - Updated 9/1/1988

Crater Rim Software   4028 41st Ave South   Seattle, WA. 98118 USA

Phone: 206 723-6728 voice 10am to 8pm Pacific Time
       206 725-9233 data  Underdog's MiniNet Super System 1200/2400/9600
                          MiniNet Headquarters - 24 hours - 600 megs OnLine

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  K9X - Full Professional Communications Package
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  K9X Features:   (Listed under K9X.ARC and K9XSUPP.ARC)

   - Combined  VT100 and ANSI BBS Terminal Emulation Including full ANSI 
     and VT100 Cursor Positioning, Color and Music Support 

   - Ring buffered, interrupt driven, serial I/O.

   - 22 file transfer methods with external module access built in

        Single File Protocols

           Xmodem Checksum
           Xmodem CRC
           Ymodem CRC (1K Xmodem)
           WXmodem (Windowed Xmodem) CRC
           Underdog's ***FAST*** K9Xmodem
           Zmodem   (via DSZ external module by Omen Technology)
           PC-Kermit (Standard and Sliding Window via external module)
           Ascii with XON/XOFF
           Jmodem 8K
           Ymodem-G (RBBS style via QMXFER by Forbin Project or
                     DSZ external module by Omen Technology...
                     user configureable)

        Batch File Protocols

           Xmodem Checksum Batch                     via SUPERK
           Xmodem CRC Batch                          via SUPERK
           Ymodem CRC Batch (1K Xmodem)              via SUPERK
           WXmodem (Windowed Xmodem) CRC Batch       via SUPERK
           Underdog's ***FAST*** K9Xmodem  Batch     via SUPERK
           Jmodem 8K Batch                           via JBATCH
           Zmodem   (via DSZ external module by Omen Technology)
           Ymodem-G (via DSZ external module by Omen Technology)
           Modem7 Checksum
           Modem7 CRC
           Telink CRC

        Plus...

           K9X Quick Download using any of MiniNet available protocols
           Manual or Mark or Totally Automated Mark Save Downloading from
           any BBS

           Special Automatic ASCII text message upload

   - CIS support via external module

   - Full  Function  telephone  dialing  directory  which  permits list, 
     manual,  name,  entry # dialing along with FULL  edit  capabilities 
     including  parity,  data  and stop bits,  individual macro linking, 
     last date/time number was called,  default  protocol.  Up  to  9500 
     entries - user configurable, etc.  

   - 2 special  phone  dialing  prefixes  for  sending  secondary  modem 
     commands while dialing with 9600bps modems 

   - User  configurable  menu  and  text colors,  modem setup and buffer 
     sizes. 

   - Up to 32K user configureable memory buffer for FAST data transfers 

   - Session logging/capture to printer and/or disk.

   - Full interaction with Underdog's MiniNet BBS

   - Macro-key definition for constructing and holding  often-used  text 
     sequences.  

   - Full Access DOS Shell.

   - Default DOS Shell Command link to another application.  

   - Full file and  directory  manipulation  subsystem  utilizing  FETCH 
     (Underdog's FileFetcher) via DOS Shell. Includes directory display, 
     file display with transfer times,  file copy,  file erase,  all ARC 
     utility functions, etc.  

   - Screen dumps to a file or printer

   - Customizable modem support at 300/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200 bps for
     both COMM 1 and COMM 2

   - Automatic change of baud rate with smart modems.  Or lock baud rate 
     for 9600 bps modems 

   - Dialing session and total session elapsed time counters.

   - Call  Log  including  number  dialed,  session start,  session end, 
     elapsed session time,  long distance and local call  elapsed  times 
     and  totals,  total  files  (and  bytes) transferred per system and 
     sesion total, etc. 

   - Up to 800 line internal capture buffer which may be viewed  at  any 
     time. 

   - Define  up  to  10 dialing directory entries for queue dialing upon 
     startup with optional automatic session logging.  With  or  without 
     session logging 

   - Automated   Logon/Downloading  via  Macro  Files  or  two  manually 
     initiated methods 

   - Linking with K9XEVENT for automated execution at specified times

   - Cut and Paste feature to save selected text to file

   - Mark and Save upto 24 filenames for automatic downloading with full 
     editing,  addition,  deletetion,  loading of pre-fabricated  lists, 
     saving of marked filenames to file, etc. 

   - Novice Command Gateway Menu and Expert Command Alt_Key Systems.

   - User defined default download path

   - Automatic upload file find using FETCH

   - Built in BBS type message and/or Macro editor

   - Compartmentalized setup to eliminate K9X directory clutter

   - Full Host Mode with File Transfer and Message Capabilities

   - Automatic   Time   Slicing   while   operating  in  a  multitasking 
     environment under TaskView,  DesqView or  TopView  multitasking  or 
     windowing systems. 

     The  multitasking time slicing feature allows you to run K9X within 
     a partition with a minimum of system slowdown.  K9X  monitors  both 
     the  the  comm  port  and local keyboard for input.  If no input is 
     present,  K9X will relinquish the remainder of the cpu  time  slice 
     back to the the multitasker.  Note that this feature is only active 
     during normal user and/or local keyboard input.  It is  NOT  active 
     during files transfers. 

   - Memory requirements: 150K with all features at full capacity or 96K 
     without  access to external protocols or DOS Shell features and and 
     default configuration 


  Fetch - the Dog's FileFetcher                      Part of K9X Package
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  Fetch features:
   - Full ARC facilities - Create, Unpack,  Test,  Type,  List in LIVING 
     COLOR (or black and white) using your favorite ARCing utilities 

   - NEW FEATURE -  Side by Side  ARC List Comparison of two ARCfiles

   - Full System Backup/Restore support using user defined Utilities

   - ASCII Text File Viewer

   - Default  DOS  Command Shell to startup your favorite Text Editor or 
     other program 

   - Auxilliary DOS Command Shell to drop to DOS

   - Completely User Definable - Paths, Colors,  ARC utilities/commands, 
     etc. 

   - Stores  up to 80 drive\directory names so you NEVER have to type in 
     another path name! 

   - Two user definable search methods for SUPER FAST File Fetching

   - File Delete, File Rename and Copy features

   - Disk Drive Free Space for any drive on your system

   - Full drive\path support

   - Duplicate file  name  checking  when  renaming  files  (checks  all 
     defined   drives\directories   for   duplicate  file  names  before 
     renaming) 

   - Full Color or b&w directory displays including file transfer  times 
     at 1200 and/or 2400 and/or 9600bps 

   - Transfer times display on ALL  OR  just .ARC files - User definable

   - FULL wildcard support when entering search criteria

   - DOS  Command  line  parameter  support AND in-program prompting and 
     recycling 

   - Easy to use single key menu system for Utilities Use and setting up 
     Default Configuration 

   - User definable fast screen writes or standard display updates

   - FULL  DOS  environment  and path support facilitates usage from any 
     drive 



  PopEdit - Custom PopUp Help Screens                Price: $25.00
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  PopEdit features:
   - Create your own Memory Resident PopUp Screens

   - User Defined colors, border types, etc.

   - Two sizes with different 'trigger' keys

   - Mix and match DOS stackable so that they can be loaded and 'paged'

   - ReLoad/ReEdit existing PopUps using built in  FULL SCREEN Editor



  Dog - Files Cataloger                              Free to MiniNet users
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  Dog Day-ta Base features:

   - Full Description, Security or Filename searches

   - Random Access Search and Retrieval System

   - Backwards Chronological Read New Listings

   - FAST Binary Search Algorythm

   - Main Data Base Entries Sorted Alphabetically, by date, category and 
     subcategory 

   - Alphabetically sorted Filename Index file

   - Numerically sorted Category Index file

   - FAST Sort Routines for Main Data Base and Both Index Files

   - Full Edit, Install, Delete Capabilities

   - Interaction with both K9X and MiniNet

   - Monthly MiniNet Main Data Base Update capabilities

   - User Definable File Paths

   - B&W or Color

  Check `em out!!!  Download the Dog's Winning Team and give `em a try!!!


   Canine Express (K9X)   ORDERING INFORMATION

   Registration of K9X licenses you to use  the  product  on  a  regular 
   basis.  Registration  includes priority support on Underdog's MiniNet 
   BBS.  Registration includes licensed use of all upgrades of K9X. 

   Individual  registrations  for  K9X  are  available  for  either  the 
   Communications   Only   or   Full  Host  Mode  versions.   Note  that 
   regstration  enables  all  of  the  features  not  supported  in  the 
   ShareWare  version of K9X and includes the K9XFETCH File Finding Plus 
   Package 

   Communications Only:
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   This is a five program (K9XCOMM,  K9XMENU,  K9XEDIT, K9XFETCH, SUPERK)
   two diskette set. 

   For $59 dollars we offer a combination registration/diskette package.  
   The  diskette  includes  the  latest  Registered   version   of   the 
   communications  program  (K9XCOMM),  the latest registered version of 
   K9XFETCH,  complete documentation and full  product  support  on  the 
   Underdog's  MiniNet  BBS Seattle Node.  Your first registered package 
   and any  subsequent  upgrades  are  always  available  for  immediate 
   download from the Underdog's MiniNet BBS Seattle Node. 

   Full Host Mode Version:
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   This  is  a  six  program   (K9XCOMM,   K9XMENU,  K9XEDIT,  K9XHOST,
   K9XFETCH, SUPERK), three diskette set. 

   For $79 dollars we offer a combination registration/diskette package.  
   The diskette includes the latest  communications  program  (K9XCOMM), 
   the  latest  Full Host Mode program (K9XHOST),  the latest registered 
   version of K9XFETCH,  complete documentation and full product support 
   on  the Underdog's MiniNet BBS (Seattle Node).  Your first registered 
   package  and  any  subsequent  upgrades  are  always  available   for 
   immediate download from the Underdog's MiniNet BBS Seattle Node. 

   ShareWare Evaluation Disk Package
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   In addition,  a ShareWare evaluation two disk package containing  the 
   latest  ShareWare  versions  of  K9X  and  FETCH  including  complete 
   documentation are available at  any  time  for  $15.  This  does  not 
   include registration.  The fee covers diskette, postage and handling 

   Please use the enclosed order form when placing an order.  

   ORDERS  OUTSIDE  THE  US:  Please send checks drawn on US banks in US 
   dollars.  We cannot accept non-US currency.  


                        Corporate and Quantity Purchases

   Crater  Rim  Software  offers  quantity  discounts  starting  at  the 
   eleventh copy. 

   For  single  unit  orders,  use  the enclosed order form.  Crater Rim 
   Sofware will accept purchase orders in amounts over  $100  only.  All 
   other orders must be prepaid.  

   Orders  in  quantities  of  less  than  75  units are handled as bulk 
   purchases.   Crater  Rim  Software   can   provide   you   with   the 
   registration/disk  combo.  Purchases  of over 75 units may be handled 
   as quantity purchases or as corporate licensing agreements. Licensing 
   agreements allow duplication and distribution of specific numbers  of 
   copies  within  the  licensed  institution.  Duplication  of multiple 
   copies is  not  allowed  except  through  execution  of  a  licensing 
   agreement (See Site Licensing below). 

   The quantity purchase discounts are as follows:

                 1 -  10 copies:      no discount
                11 -  25 copies:     15% discount
                26 -  50 copies:     20% discount
                51 - 100 copies:     25% discount
               101 - 200 copies:     30% discount
               201 - 300 copies:     35% discount
               301+      copies:     40% discount

   ALL  PRICES  AND  DISCOUNTS  ARE  SUBJECT  TO  CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
   Discounts are not cumulative.  They apply to single  orders  of  like 
   products only.  Unit prices are the same as for individual users.  

   WARNING:  YOU MAY NOT USE K9X ON A REGULAR BASIS WITHOUT A PRIOR 
             PURCHASE OR LICENSE ARRANGEMENT. 


    Remit to:       Sal Manaro  dba  Crater Rim Softare           Order Form
                  4028 41st Ave South   Seattle, Wa 98118

    Please send the ShareWare v8.00SW:
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    ____ K9X Disk (current ShareWare version) ...... @ $ 15.00 ea  $ _______

    Please send Communications Only v8.00:
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    ____ K9X Registration and Disk Combo ........... @ $ 59.00 ea  $ _______

    Please send the Full Host v8.00:
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    ____ K9X Registration and Disk Combo ........... @ $ 79.00 ea  $ _______

    I am a registered K9X User. Please send the latest
    
     ____ Full Host v8.00 Update ................... @ $ 15.00 ea  $ _______

     ____ Communications Only v8.00 Update ......... @ $ 15.00 ea  $ _______

     ____ K9XEVENT Event Sheduler Utility ......... @ $ 10.00 ea  $ _______
          (K9XEVENT and documentation on disk)

     ____ K9X6PACK Utility Package ................ @ $ 25.00 ea  $ _______
          (Includes K9XTEST,K9XSCAN,K9XTRACT,K9XVIEW,K9XCOLOR,
           K9CLK and CLKCOLOR with documentation on disk)

                                                         Subtotal    _______

                                                    Less Discount   <_______>

          (Washington residents please add 7.9% sales tax)    Tax    _______

                                                             Total $ _______

    Payment by:   ( ) Check   ( ) Money Order   ( ) PO # ________________

       Name: ____________________________________________________________

    Company: ____________________________________________________________

    Address: ____________________________________________________________

           : ____________________________________________________________

           : ____________________________________________________________

    Day Phone: (______)_________________ Eve: (______)___________________

    ORDERS OUTSIDE THE US: Use check or money order drawn on US bank in US
    dollars.      Sorry, no C.O.D. orders will be accepted.


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   Updated September 01,1988
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                    A T T E N T I O N     A L L     U S E R S

   Underdog's  MiniNet(tm) and Crater Rim Software are proud to announce 
   that a limited number of MiniNet Franchises are available  for  those 
   individuals  and/or  businesses who are interested in becoming a part 
   of the MiniNet(tm) BBS concept. The Telecommunications Revolution! 

   Here's the perfect opportunity for:
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     *  Businesses to spotlight their product line in addition to adding
        online customer support.

     *  Individuals to get in on the  'ground floor'  in a business they
        can operate from their home.

   The franchise package offers/includes:
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     *  Complete MiniNet (tm) BBS software and support files

     *  UNLIMITED FREE MiniNet(tm) BBS software and support file updates

     *  Franchise agreement allows you to operate up to 26 nodes

     *  MultiTasking Software to facilitate MultiNode operation

     *  FULL SysOp setup and operational support

     *  400 megabytes (minimum) of PD/Shareware software

     *  Ongoing User Access PD/Shareware files updates/availability

     *  Substantial group purchase discounts on your hardware needs

     *  Additional built in profit sharing incentives

     *  Plus many other attractive features

   Interested parties...  I will be happy to discuss this  venture  with 
   you  in  detail  via  your  voice line.  Please leave me a message or 
   comment with your voice line number,  a time that you may be  reached 
   and  request  that  the  MiniNet(tm) Franchise File be put online for 
   download.  I will be happy to make it available to  you  and  discuss 
   this exciting business venture with you in detail. 

                ******  Serious Inquiries Only.  PLEASE!  ******
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  MiniNet BBS Software
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   Be advised that the Franchise is a separate package (from the MiniNet 
   software) and is quite expensive as it includes ongoing support, full 
   MiniNet(s)  access,  unlimited  free  MiniNet  software/support files 
   updates,  a full image copy (600+ megs/1200 diskettes,  all  0  bytes 
   free  and all ARC'ed) of this system's files data base,  and a number 
   of  other  desireable  features.

   The MiniNet Software package by itself,  includes the  software,  all 
   Sysop utilities, display screens and support files (152 in all)   and
   24 hour a day online support in setup,  maintenance and operation via
   Underdog's MiniNet Headquarters Seattle, Wa.
 
   At  one  time,  MiniNet  was  fully comapatible to Fido NetMail but I 
   decided to break that connection after experiencing several  attempts 
   to  crash  the  system via NetMail.  There is a DOS Access built into 
   MiniNet...  and,  it is possible to bring up a copy  of  Fido  to  do 
   FidoNet in the alloted mail time slot..  on the same token, you could 
   configure RBBS Doorware and PCBoard Doorware to operate via  the  DOS 
   Access.  In  most  cases,  all  that  is  required is the RBBS and/or 
   PCBoard configuration files. 
 
   As I prefer to release customized versions of  MiniNet,  I  would  be 
   open  to  making  (minor)  modifications to the software to suit your 
   needs...  there are several desireable features to MiniNet that  make 
   it  worth  consideration...  Here  are only a few of the many MiniNet 
   features: 
 
   It only requires 150K to run including the DOS shell for the external 
   transfer protocols!  This allows you full access to your system  (via 
   TaskView  multitasker)  to run personal applications while the system 
   operates in the background! 
 
   Built in file locking  so  that  you  can  operate  multiple  MiniNet 
   systems under TaskView multitasker (and still have enough memory left 
   over for your personal system access!) 
 
   Extensive user security/access/accounting processes with  full  SysOp 
   intervention while user is online. 
 
   Separate  conference  areas  each  with  a separate,  private,  files 
   section (capable of 6 files sub-sections within that one section). 
 
   TOTAL System Security with extensive user monitoring  via  log  files 
   and  automatic  daily  statistics  tabulations  made at Midnight each 
   night. 
 
   24 hour DogNet Mail capabilities handled from  within  the  main  BBS 
   system (no front-end processor or Net Mail time slot required). 
 
   4  different  menu/display  modes with FULL MutilColor support at ALL 
   system prompts and displays using ANSI control "goto"  statements  to 
   speed up displays. 
 
   14 files transfer protocols - all of which are accessed from the main 
   BBS code (do not require the use of a protocol DOOR). 
 
   Automatic  Multi-File  transfer  capabilities - by keyboard input for 
   non K9X users and K9X.LST input for K9X users. 
 
   Command ganging of 7 or more commands at one system prompt  supplying 
   total efficiency for experienced users. 
 
   Sophisticated  FULL  function files data base (not simple text files) 
   that facilitates super fast searches and retievals.  With  1,000,000+ 
   entry capacity. 
 
   Sophisticated FULL function User Record Data Base that maintains both 
   ACTIVE and INACTIVE user indeces for super fast user ID retrieval and 
   unlimited User data base size. 
 
   Built  in  ARC  list member and view member features - with full user 
   account debiting. 
 
   A full set of Sysop Utilities that automate almost all of the  normal 
   SysOp functions... keeping system maintenance to a minimum. 
 
   Full  DOS directory support with super-fast filefinding capabilities.  
   Hard disk support for the DOS limit (C..Z) with  no  megabyte  limits 
   (this  MiniNet  system  operates  with 11 hard disks / 800+ megabytes 
   total). 
 
MiniNet Version 18.00 is in BETA test now...
 
Here's a breakdown of what's new:
 
   Added  9600/19200 bps support - with "Lock Init Baud" flag.  (USR HST 
   allows port init at 19200 bps and locking the port at the init  speed 
   with the modem adjusting to user connect baud rate). 
 
   Added  dialy download K limit - (so 9600 baud users don't eat you out 
   of house and home)! 
 
   Added Offline Test mode (no comm port access)  for  background  Sysop 
   maintenance under Multitasker. 
 
   Added  command  line parameter support to define operation varaibles. 
   (Comm Port, Node, Daily K, Lock Baud, Null Modem, Test Mode, etc.) 
 
   Added Null Modem Support for inter  machine  access  via  null  modem 
   cable. 
 
   Added DSZ Batch Upload/Download of upto 24 files. 
 
   Added DSZ True Ymodem Batch (same 24 files limit)
 
   Added  a new Xmodem/Ymodem/WXmodem/K9Xmodem driver which handles both 
   single file and Batch up/downloads - bringing protocol support to  14 
   (plus the K9X autodownload feature)! 
 
   Added  files  list  editor  during  Batch uploads - allows for manual 
   input or Ascii Upload of a files list.  User may use a  standard  BBS 
   type  list...  in  which  case,  MiniNet  will  extract  the name and 
   description from each line. 
 
   Added full  type-ahead  buffering  when  user  input  is  expected... 
   reverting back to C=Abort/S=Pause during system display scrolling. 
 
   Added  H)ang  Up option at all system prompts.  This gives the user a 
   quick disconnect option from anywhere on the system. 
 
   Changed the new user logon to display the APPLY text  file  and  then 
   prompt user if he/she wishes to register of hangup. 
 
   Expanded number of conferences to 9 - made number sysop defineable
 
   Optimized the code (again!) - the system only requires 140K including 
   the external protocols! 
 
   Added  special  message header formatting for color/fancy color users 
   which uses ANSI Cursor positioning rather than streaming out spaces. 
 
   Added special stationary files listings for color/fancy  color  users 
   which  uses  ANSI Cursor positioning to display file listings without 
   scrolling. 
 
   Modified the ARC list/view function so that the user may list an  ARC 
   and  view  text  files continuously without having to recall the main 
   files listing.  Additionally,  MiniNet  monitors  the  user  security 
   versus  the  file  security.  Users may view text files within an ARC 
   only if his/her security is equal to or higher than that of the file. 
 
   Changed format for Quick Scan messages so  displaying  about  12  msg 
   headers per screen as opposed to the old 3 headers per screen 
    
   Correceted a problem in the node mail feature

   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
   MiniNet is perhaps the most sophisticated BBS  package  available  to 
   date.  If you haven't seen the MiniNet system in action,  I cordially
   invite you to give the Dog a call and check it out for yourself!
   
   The MiniNet Software package by itself,  includes the  software,  all 
   Sysop utilities, display screens and support files (152 in all)   and
   24 hour a day online support in setup,  maintenance and operation via
   Underdog's MiniNet Headquarters Seattle, Wa.

   The  BBS Package Price (non franchise) is $395.00 and,  for a limited 
   time, this price includes the TaskView multitasking package...

