PC Pursuit Collected Information NEW USER INFORMATION ==================== For a flat $25 per month, PC Pursuit lets you establish an unlimited number of long-distance connections in the evenings and weekends. You can also use PC Pursuit during the business day for the low rate of $10.50/hr or $14/hr, depending upon your access location. With PC PURSUIT, you can explore a wealth of free resources and even discover more uses for your PC. In any of the locations accessible to PC PURSUIT, you have the ability to: * communicate with friends and associates on-line, * download and upload public domain software from thousands of Bulletin Board Systems in the 14 PC PURSUIT cities, * research professional projects and personal hobbies through free databases, and * shop and advertise in electronic catalogs. The features and benefits offered by PC PURSUIT SERVICE include: Portability: ----------- Because the service is widely accessible, you can use PC PURSUIT at home, at the office, or travelling. Accessibility: ------------- The service can be accessed from nearly 17,000 local telephone exchanges via the Telenet network. You can dial thousands of free databases at 300 and 1200 bps in 14 major cities across the nation, 24 hours a day. Convenient Billing: ------------------ All PC PURSUIT service charges are billed directly to your VISA or MASTERCARD account. Nonstop Support: --------------- As with all other Telenet services, The Telenet Network Control Center provides 24-hour management to ensure reliable data transmission. START SAVING TODAY AND JOIN THE THOUSANDS OF PC USERS FROM COAST TO COAST WHO ARE ALREADY ENJOYING THE COST-EFFECTIVE WORLD OF PC COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH PC PURSUIT. PC PURSUIT AND TELENET LOCAL ACCESS NUMBERS FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LISTING OF THE PC PURSUIT U.S. ACCESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS, DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. USE A MODEM TO DIAL 1-800-424-9494 WITH PARAMETERS SET AT 7-E-1. 2. TYPE THREE CARRIAGE RETURNS (CR) (CR) (CR) 3. INPUT YOUR AREA CODE AND LOCAL EXCHANGE 4. YOU WILL THEN RECEIVE THE PROMPT SIGN "@" 5. THEN, TYPE: MAIL (CR) USER NAME: PHONES (CR) PASSWORD: PHONES (CR) PC Pursuit Service Charges --------------------------- FLAT-RATE USE ------------------ PC Pursuit is available to subscribers 24 hours a day, with a flat $25/month fee for usage during the evening and weekend hours. This flat-rate period extends from 6 p.m - 7 a.m. weekdays and on weekends from 6 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday (local time), and all day on New Years Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. DAYTIME USE ------------- Daytime usage (from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday - Friday, local time) is billed at the appropriate hourly rate of $10.50/hour if you call from a Class A city or $14/hour if you call from a Class B or C city. There is also a one time registration fee of $25. All service charges are conviently billed to your VISA or MASTERCARD account. ** The more you use the service, the more cost efficient it is! ** How To Use PC Pursuit Service ----------------------------- Placing a PC Pursuit Call ------------------------- * Use a modem to dial your local Telenet access telephone number with parameters settings of 7-E-1. You can switch later to 8-N-1 after step 5 for file transfers (see ACCESS File to obtain your access number). * Type two CARRIAGE RETURNS (CR) (CR) Telenet Prompt User Input Comments ====================================================================== (1) Terminal = D1 (CR) Input Terminal ID. D1 is typical for PC's. If not known, type CR. (2) @ C DIAL212/12,YOUR ID (CR) Type area code desired, modem speed and your user ID. (Note that /3 = 300 bps, and /12 = 1200 bps). (3) PASSWORD = PASSWORD (CR) Enter user Password (4) DIAL 212/12 Connected to target CONNECTED city outdial modem. (5) ATZ Type ATZ (in upper case) (6) OK Modem responds as cleared. (7) ATDT 7654321 Type ATDT (in upper case) and the 7-digit number you wish to dial. (8) CONNECT (CR) (CR) You are now connected to the computer that you dialed. Procees as if the number was dialed directly. NOTES: ----- 1. If the connection was not made, a BUSY will be seen within 30 seconds. The BUSY message means that the number dialed was either busy, not in service, or an invalid attempt to dial more than 7 digits. A BUSY will also be seen after disconnecting from the host computer, but you can dial another number by starting again at the fifth step and typing ATZ and dialing the number. 2. PC Pursuit uses standard HAYES dialing commands, which enable you to type the A/ (no CR) command to redial the previously dialed number. 3. When a typing mistake is made in the second and third steps, the log-on must be re-entered. To Disconnect from PC Pursuit ----------------------------- Telenet Prompt User Input Comments ====================================================================== (CR) @ (CR) Escape to Telenet command level. @ D (CR) At the @ sign,issue disconnect command. DIAL212/12 Disconnect from the DISCONNECTED target city complete. User is still connected to Telenet at the local dial-up city. A PC Pursuit can now be placed to another city. NOTES: ------ 1. To DISCONNECT FROM TELENET, log off your computer as usual, or hang-up. --------------------------- WHY USE PC PURSUIT? Are you tired of poor quality lines and large phone bills from using regular phone service to dial long-distance with your modem? USE PC PURSUIT !! - And get high quality data transmission using Telenet's Public Data Network, - PLUS- SAVE, SAVE, SAVE on those long distance phone bills! Just look at the COST SAVINGS as shown in the charts below: LONG DISTANCE DATA-COMM. COST COMPARISONS EVENING/WEEKEND ^ BUSINESS DAY - COST PER HOUR ^ 300 + Direct--> / ^ |-----------------------------+ | Dial / ^ | DIRECT DIAL (AVG) | MONTHLY + / ^ |-----------------------------+ PHONE | / ^ | BILL 200 + / ^ |-------------------+ $ | / ^ | WATS | + / ^ |-------------------+ | / ^ | 100 + / ^ |------------+ | / ^ | PC PURSUIT | + / PC Pursuit ^ |------------+ 25 |-/------------- ^ | 0 +/-+--+--+--+--+ ^ +-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ 5 15 25 ^ 5 10 15 20 25 ^ HOURS PER MONTH ^ $ COST PER HOUR ^ ---------------------- PC Pursuit Service Availability -------------------------------- With the addition of two new cities, Newark and Seattle, PC Pursuit users can make calls to any local exchange in the metropolitian areas within these area codes. Area City Code City Entries ATLANTA 404 DIAL404/3 DIAL404/12 BOSTON 617 DIAL617/3 DIAL617/12 CHICAGO 312 DIAL312/3 DIAL312/12 DALLAS 214 DIAL214/3 DIAL214/12 DENVER 303 DIAL303/3 DIAL303/12 DETROIT 313 DIAL313/3 DIAL313/12 HOUSTON 713 DIAL713/3 DIAL713/12 LOS ANGELES 213 DIAL213/3 DIAL713/12 NEWARK 201 DIAL201/3 DIAL201/12 NEW YORK 212 DIAL212/3 DIAL212/12 PHILADELPHIA 215 DIAL215/3 DIAL215/12 SAN FRANCISCO 415 DIAL415/3 DIAL415/12 SEATTLE 206 DIAL206/3 DIAL206/12 WASHINGTON, D.C. 202 DIAL202/3 DIAL202/12 Note: /3 = 300 bps, /12 = 1200 bps ------------------------ Equipment and Software Requirements ----------------------------------- To use PC PURSUIT, all you need are -- - a telephone line - a modem - 300 or 1200 bps - a terminal or a PC with asynchronous communications software PARAMETERS: ----------- Communication parameters for your hardware should be set-up consistent with the PC or BBS or host computer you wish to dial. FILE TRANSFERS: --------------- Most transfer protocols are compatible with PC PURSUIT. Across TELENET'S Public Data Network, PC PURSUIT transmits data utilizing 8 bit transparency. Due to XMODEM'S use of single block by block acknowledgement of data sent, XMODEM file transfers can take slightly longer. There are however, more efficent transfer protocols such as KERMIT, SUPER KERMIT and YMODEM. You will note that you must use parameter settings of 7 data bits, Even parity, and 1 stop bit to dial into your local Telenet access number. Once connected to your dest- ination computer or bbs, you can switch to 8 data bits, No parity, and 1 stop bit if needed to do file transfers with XMODEM or other 8-bit protocols. Some communication software packages will automatically change your parameters once the file transfer is initiated. --------------------------- AUGUST 1986 Welcome to PC Pursuit! - and here is your copy of the first PC Pursuit newsletter. We have now formed a PC Pursuit User Group, and all PC Pursuit subscribers are charter members. You will receive this newsletter at least 6 times a year and it will keep you updated on PC Pursuit - ie. adding new cities, adding 2400 bps and other enhancements, and good BBS/database numbers to dial. HEADLINE NEWS MACRO & COMMAND FILES *************** Several good command files and * Ports expanded macro's have been developed * Local exchange list available to make logging on to PC * More cities coming Pursuit even easier. Most * 2400 bps available soon require that you just edit in * Improved response codes your personal ID and PW and * Improved protocols for file transfer then away you go. A good one * We will be visiting several for Procomm users is called User Groups Pursuit.cmd and is available on the Net-Exchange BBS at (see below for more details) (703) 689-3561. (Accessible also thru PC Pursuit 202 area). WE NEED A NAME! A contest is now underway to select a good name for this newsletter - and the prize will be a $25 credit on your next month's PC Pursuit bill. So get creative - and earn that credit! You can either input your entries on the On-line User Guide (in a message to the sysop - and leave your name & phone), or you can mail your entries to: Telenet, PC Pursuit - HQ24E, Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Va. 22096. All entries must be received no later than September 15, 1986. EXPANDED PORTS ---------------- When we announced the enhanced PC Pursuit service in June, 1986, we suddenly were flooded with many new registrations, which resulted in much more traffic and sometimes the requested city was "busy". So, from July 23 to Aug 13, we expanded the PC Pursuit ports in each city. It takes us about 3 weeks from the time we identify a busy location to expand capacity there -- but we are regularly watching the traffic patterns and volumes in each city to provide you the best possible service performance. MORE IMPROVEMENTS COMING LOCAL EXCHANGE LIST AVAILABLE You will be pleased to know that A list of the outward dialing this Fall, several additional local exchanges for each of improvements will be coming: the 14 PC Pursuit cities is now available. Call the - 2400 bps service On-line BBS at (800) 835-3001 - Improved outdial response messages or the Net-Exchange BBS at (ie. No Answer, No Carrier, ...) (703) 689-3561 and d-load the - Improved protocols for file transfer EXCHLST1 and EXCHLST2 file today. - More cities -- tell us on the We hope to keep this list up to User Guide which ones you want date based on the info we get to dial to! from the telephone companies. Let us know if you find any corrections. SOME GOOD BBS #'S TO TRY FACTS - DID YOU KNOW ?? 212 989-2696 N.Y. MICRO CONNECTION * Telenet handles over 10 million 213 694-2044 MISSION CONTROL BBS data calls per month, with over 201 330-0613 PLEASURE DOME (300 BPS) 1 million connect hours/month. 312 280-8764 INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS 312 598-0525 SPORTSFIDO * Each month, Telenet transmits 415 322-3213 CHANNEL 64 BBS over 1 billion packets of data, 617 536-1917 PC WEEK BBS or the equivalent to 28 million 617 489-4930 BOSTON CITINET typed pages. 703 689-3561 NET-EXCHANGE 202 377-3870 U.S. DEPT OF COMMERCE * PC Pursuit uses the same high- 213 474-0270 WHAT TO DO/BUY IN L.A. quality X.25 data lines in 212 696-0360 PC MAGAZINE the Public Data Network as used 703 698-8230 ARQUIMEDES by Telenet's other major 404 928-1876 ATLANTA GETAWAY corporate customers. 202 775-6738 NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC BBS 215 276-5177 GARDEN WORKS GIVE US YOUR QUESTIONS/COMMENTS -- NUMBERS TO CALL FOR INFO/HELP: --> What additional cities do you (800) 835-3001 - On-line BBS want to dial to? User Guide (24 hrs) --> What are your favorite BBS's (800) 368-4215 - PC Pursuit info, or databases accessible registrations (voice, 8-5pm) across PC Pursuit? (800) 336-0437 - Customer Service --> ENTER YOUR COMMENTS ON THE - for help with accessing and ON-LINE USER GUIDE. THANKS! using the Telenet Network BEST FROM THE BBS ON-LINE GUIDE -- (800) 835-3001 "I've been a subscriber to PC Pursuit for several months now and find the service fantastic... my BBS addiction has never been so well fed." - Clifford Gilmore "Hey--things are looking up! Congratulations! I left you a few messages about busies, but now it seems with the additional ports that it works much better. Keep up the good work. I recently started using the Y-modem protocol and it runs about 95% of the calculated speed. You might suggest to your users that they use Y-modem anytime they can because it is MUCH faster than X-modem. The reason is that Y-modem sends 1024 byte blocks instead of the 128 byte blocks of X-modem. Thus, there is much less need for hand-shaking between the two computers. Y-modem is available on QMODEM and PROCOMM comm. software, and also on many BBS's." - Birk Binnard "I am from Milwaukee and my wife is going to kill me if she sees another $200 phone bill. I have friends facing the same predicament. Pursuit is just what I need!" - (name withheld to protect the husband...) ************************************************************************ * * * AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY PC PURSUIT. ON AUG. 7, 1986, PC PURSUIT WAS * * ONE YEAR OLD - AND IT IS GROWING AND EXPANDING MORE! * * * ************************************************************************ FILE TRANSFERS - BITS & BYTES TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ? You have probably learned by now that Call the NET-EXCHANGE BBS at to access the Telenet network, you need (703) 689-3561 for some good to use parameter settings of 7 data bits, messages from/to other PC Even parity, and 1 stop bit,... but you Pursuit users and also to can STILL do 8-bit file transfers across ask questions to the PC PC Pursuit. You can switch to 8 data Pursuit team. Questions are bits, No parity, and 1 stop bit if needed read and responded to at least to do file transfers with XMODEM or other weekly on that BBS, and it 8-bit protocols. The best place to change is a great place to exchange your parameter settings is just after you good info about other BBS's get the DIALXXX/XX CONNECTED response from accessible through PC Pursuit. PC Pursuit; you will then be logging on to your target BBS at the parameter settings (The Net-exchange BBS can required by that BBS. Some communication also be accessed through packages, such as Procomm, will automatically the PC Pursuit 202 area at change your parameters once the file transfer 689-3561). is initiated. ------------------------- FIDO AND FIDONET SOFTWARE -------------------------------- Fido is a public domain bulletin board software system developed by Tom Jennings from San Francisco, California. Some of the features of the Fido Bulletin Board System include - - Unlimited number of users - Absolute security - Multiple message and file areas - Consistent Email commands - Eight file transfer methods - Supports 300, 1200, 2400 baud The FidoNet is also available for Fido BBS systems to store and forward messages and files. This is a non realtime packet switched electronic mail system with over 250 nodes nationwide and in several countries. Telenet chose to use the Fido software as the BBS system for its' PC Pursuit User Guide based on its ease of operation, installation and maintenance. Telenet also paid the $100 fee for commercial use of this software package. For more information about Fido or FidoNet, write to Tom Jennings at -- FIDO SOFTWARE or call his BBS 2269 Market St. #118 (415) 864-1418 San Francisco, CA 94114