There are several front-end mailers available for use on DOS based systems.
Since the mailer is independant of the BBS and its message base, your choice
need not be based on what BBS software you are using.

The front-end mailer only handles communications between the nodes (and hubs)
and does not normally import or export mail to/from the BBS.

Unless otherwise stated, these programs do require the use of a FOSSIL driver.
Here is a (non-inclusive) list of DOS based mailers:

     Mailer                   Version             Cost
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~        ~~~~~~~~~~~~~       ~~~~~~~~~~~
     FrontDoor                2.02/nc             $0

          This is a non-commercial version.  This program has a
          pull-down menu interface for both setup and daily
          operation.  Adam and James are both using FrontDoor on
          their machines.  I am also using FrontDoor on the machine
          that will serve as hub.  This version is available for
          download on my BBS.

     FrontDoor                2.10/c              $295

          This is a commercial version.  Some features are disabled
          in the non-commercial version, but the are not
          substantial.  To obtain this version of the software,
          contact On-Line Communications, Bangor, Maine.

     InterMail                2.01                $99?

          This is a commercial product.  This program is very
          similar to FrontDoor.  If you are interested in this
          product let me know and I will find out more about it for
          you.

     BinkleyTerm              2.50                $0

          This version is free for non-commercial use, and for
          commercial use on up to three lines.  This program uses
          an ASCII text file for configuration (a text editor is
          required).  The source code (in C) is also available for
          this program, free of charge.  This version is available
          for download on my BBS.

     MilqueToast              1.00                $0

          This is a windows-like version of BinkleyTerm.  The
          intent is to have a windows version in the future.

     Tims                     1.00                $125

          This is a commercial product for use with TBBS.  For more
          information, contact eSoft at xxx-xxx-xxxx.

     SEAdog                   4.61                $95

          This is a commercial product.  This program also uses a
          text based config file.  This program DOES NOT require
          the use of a FOSSIL driver.  Contact System Enhancement
          Associates, Clifton, New Jersey for more information.

     SEAmail                  1.20                $125

          This is a commercial product.  This program has a menu
          based configuration program, and DOES NOT require the use
          of a FOSSIL driver.  This program is currently being
          offered at a reduced rate, the regular retail price is
          $195.  Contact SEA, Clifton, New Jersey for more info.

     D'Bridge                 1.30                $unknown

          This is a shareware product.  This program has been in
          beta testing for over 18 months and has been known to be
          unreliable, as well as the author being difficult to
          contact.

     Qfront                 In eta testing       $49.00

          Qfront is a shareware product designed specifically for
          use with PCBoard 14.x.  Qfront is currently still in eta
          test but should be available by the end of 1992.  Qfront
          is a totally 'seamless' front-end system for use with
          PCBoard.


 The following (non-inclusive list of) FOSSIL drivers are available for use
 with the mailers listed above:


     X00 v1.24      this program is free, with a suggested
                    donation to a high school local to the author.

     BNU v.170      this is a shareware program (I think).


Theses lists are not intended to be complete, nor are you limited to using
listed products.  This is merely intended to give you a head start on your
setup.

Prepared by Mike Quinlan, The University BBS.

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