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MOSTHOST.MAC
by Shad Muegge,
{COMMO} registration 24
Make it as simple as possible, but no simpler- A. Einstein
GENERAL INFORMATION
MOSTHOST is a complete host mode in the {COMMO} macro language.
The host mode can be used to remotely access your machine, or
you can set it up so friends or associates can call to send or
receive files to/from your system.
All callers can upload and download to/from one specified
directory ("filedir" in MOSTHOST configuration). From the
password protected DOS menu you can change to any desired
directory.
Features:
* Multiple users
* File transfers
* Sysop chat with word wrap
* A complete DOS access menu (password protected)
* Using DOORWAY by Marshall Dudley you can
access DOS directly from remote.
INSTALLATION
All you need to do to get MOSTHOST working is:
(1) Create two sub-directories beneath your {COMMO} directory
called MHDATA and MHFILE (configurable in MOSTHOST.MAC).
(2) Make sure that MOSTHOST.MAC is in your {COMMO} home
directory.
MHDATA will contain the users' password files, so keep it
separate from MHFILE which will be accessible to all callers
for uploading and downloading. As sysop, you can use your DOS
password to access any directory on your computer.
Assuming that {COMMO} is loaded into a directory called COMMO
on C: drive, here is the procedure:
C:\COMMO> md mhdata
C:\COMMO> md mhfile
C:\COMMO> commo
Now you are in {COMMO}. Use ALT-U to select the utility menu.
From there you can edit the configuration of MOSTHOST or run
it. Observe the following carefully:
* Before running MOSTHOST the serial port must be set to the
correct speed for your modem: 2400, 9600, 19200, etc.
* If your modem requires Hardware Flow Control, be sure it is
turned on in {COMMO} and in your modem before you start
MOSTHOST. NOTE: The MOSTHOST will hang if Hardware Flow
Control is on and CTS is off (may happen if your modem is
off). If this happens when you are trying to test in local
mode, press Esc and use Alt-T to turn Hardware Flow Control
off (turn it back on when you are ready to take calls).
* If you use external protocol programs (DSZ.COM, GSZ.EXE,
HSLINK.EXE, etc.) and they are not in the {COMMO} home
directory, change the configuration item in MOSTHOST so that
it points to the proper directory.
ENHANCED VERSION OF MOSTHOST
A greatly enhanced version of the MOSTHOST is available to
registered {COMMO} users. It lets you set up your own little
BBS. Added features include: messaging with word-wrap,
bulletins, expert mode, hot menus, separate files for menus
(for easy customizing, adding color, etc.), file descriptions
for uploads, scheduled events, and more. See REGISTER.FRM for
ordering details.
Cottleston!