From: Nicko van Someren Subject: Remote Filing System for RISC OS 17th July 1992 RemoteFS: An Archimedes remote filing system Atomwide is pleased to announce the availability of its Archimedes connectivity package RemoteFS. RemoteFS is an application for RISC OS v2.0 or later which allows files and directories on each of two computers to be accessed by the other. A complete RISC OS filing system, RemoteFS can be used from the command line or from the Desktop. The Desktop filer window presents a view of the remote computer's files, allowing copying and other filer operations to be performed (in the background under RISC OS v3.10). Several types of communication link are supported including cabled serial, modem-to-modem serial, parallel port (A5000 or later models only) and Ethernet. RemoteFS consists of a RISC OS Desktop application front-end, a multi-tasking filing system core and a variety of protocol modules to support the various types of link. A copy of RemoteFS must be present in both computers before transfers may take place. However, the serial protocol module supports the special case where the second computer is loaded with RemoteFS over the serial link. Reliable transfers are ensured by a layered error detection and correction system, each protocol module providing its own error handling. Transfer rates are dependent on the type of link - the parallel port link will provide the highest rate of data transfer, but requires both machines to be equipped with the new PC-compatible parallel ports (ie A5000, A4). However, any two computers regardless of type may be connected by cabled serial or Ethernet links assuming the relevant interfaces are fitted. RemoteFS consists of a disk, manual, serial cable and parallel cable. RISC OS 2.00 or greater is required. All types of computer equipped with serial interfaces are supported directly; other links apply according to the interfaces available. RemoteFS is expected to cost around #50.00 and become available at the BBC Acorn User exhibition, Wembley Exhibition Centre, 16th-18th October 1992. For further details contact: Alex van Someren, Capricorn Consulting 0223 300781 Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation