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(c) Stephan Slabihoud August'95
Rev.1-8 translations by F.Diete (no guarantee for correctness, though!)
This file contains frequently asked questions and their answers with respect
to FidoNet with Atari-ST computers.
Binkley with more than 19200 bps: Questions Q0xx
Transmission faults : Questions Q1xx
BTNC - Nodelist : Questions Q2xx
Binkley and Fax-Reception : Questions Q3xx
Point-Software / Demo-Configs : Questions Q4xx
Generally questions about BT : Questions Q5xx
Various : Questions Q9xx
###########################################################################
Faster, higher, further... Binkley with more than 19200 bps
###########################################################################
Q001) I'd like to run Binkley with 38400bps or 57600bps. If I've understood
correctly, when using HSMODEM I need to set "BAUD 134" in BINKLEY.CFG
to get 57600bps. Still, BT returns an error message.
A001) You didn't understand correctly. ;-)
You can enter "38400", "57600" or "115200" directly, baud rates below
300 are ignored by BT. Try it out with 38400 at first.
When using 38400 you need to include the statement "RSVEBoard" into
the config file, even when not using the RSVE hardware. Else it can
be left out.
Set "Port 2" on a Falcon. With some Falcon TOS's you'll need to
install FPATCH2.PRG in order for the port to work correctly.
Q002) But why does BT accept "Baud 38400" but not "Baud 57600"?
A002) Find a new version of BT. As from version 3.14pl6 38400, 57600,
76800, 115200 and 153600bps are implemented. Older versions allow only
38400bps.
###########################################################################
Q003) In a file enclosed with Binkley you suggest to set "RSVEBoard" in
BINKLEY.CFG - that won't work either (the HSMODEM cookie is "RSVF"?!?
A003) RTFM (HSMODEM). You can configure the HSMODEM drivers to produce a
"RSVE" cookie. "RSVEboard" only makes sense with 38400 bps, unless
the patch program sets the UCR register correctly by itself.
###########################################################################
Q004) How can I get Binkley to work with baud rates higher than 19200 bps?
A004) a) When using the 38400 hardware patch on a ST, you can put
"Baud 38400" together with "Hard38400" into the config...
b) On a MSTE/TT/Falcon with FAST_SER installed:
(that program converts the original bps rate into a higher one):
For MSTE/Falcon030:
Compatibility in FSERIAL.CPX =ON:
Modem 2: Serial 2: Original:
57600 57600 <- 19200
38400 38400 <- 9600
19200 19200 <- 4800
For TT:
Compatibility in FSERIAL.CPX =ON:
Modem 2: Serial 2: Original:
38400 57600 <- 19200
76800 38400 <- 9600
19200 19200 <- 4800
If you want to use your modem on a TT with 38400 bps at the
"Serial-2" port, set "Baud 9600" in BINKLEY.CFG.
Do not use MODEM.CPX by Atari when using FAST_SER.CPX!
When you experience problems on a MSTE with Modem2/Serial2 you
should try using the GAL from Franz Sirl (see FAST_SER v0.96)
in place of GAL UA03.
c) On a ST/MSTE/TT/Falcon with HSMODEM installed:
Start HSMODEM with the corresponding drivers from the AUTO folder.
Set "RSVEBoard" in BINKLEY.CFG when using 38400 bps.
The higher baud rates can be set directly using "Baud 38400",
"Baud 57600", "Baud 76800", "Baud 115200" or "Baud 153600"!
A normal ST needs to be modified first so you can use 38400 bps.
Binkley converts these higher rates (38400 and above) for HSMODEM
as follows:
"Baud xxx" in available via original bps rate
BT config file Rsconf(x,...) in TOS w/o HSMODEM
==========================================================
153600 14 75
115200 11 150
76800 15 50
57600 12 134
38400 13 110
==========================================================
###########################################################################
Q005) To achieve 38400 bps hardware-wise, you take the 2.4576 MHz pulse
from pin 18 of the MFP, divide that by four and apply the result to
pin 7 and 10 of the MFP.
What if I divide that pulse by two only and additionally get the pulse
at the 4040 from pin 9 instead of pin 7, arithmetically I get a pulse
of 57600. Does that work?
A005) Here's an excerpt from the HSMODEM docs:
=====================================================================
57600bd on 8MHz and 16MHz 68000 CPUs on MODEM1
----------------------------------------------
57600bd is the magic border of MODEM1 on (Mega)ST(E) which is achieved
only by small modifications in TOS (or by Mag!X). 115200bd seem to be
possible by polling only.
On my system 57600bd work on a 8MHz ST with TOS 2.06. I'm not sure
whether this works with other (older) TOS versions.
=====================================================================
The Modem1 interface can reach a maximum of 19200bd without additional
hardware. MFP.PRG cannot exceed this, either. However, it replaces the
slow and partially faulty TOS routines by fast and hopefully faultless
ones. With additional hardware like RSVE (developed by me), RS-Speed
(by Stephan Skrodzki) or others, higher baud rates can be achieved.
RSVE, for example, allows configuring of 38400, 57600 and 115200bd.
MFP.PRG provides for a higher cps rate within the given hardware
frames. The complete DIY plan for RSVE is available as RSVE.LZH in
several BBS's, definately in the MAUS Berlin (@B). The finished
product is available from me directly.
=====================================================================
This means: a (stable) 38400 baud rate is possible on a normal ST. It
gets critical with 57600 (this is the performace limit of the MFP IC.
If you've installed a CPU accelerator card with more than 16 MHz, you
may want to try out whether 57600 bps work (with your system) but
noone can guarantee you this.
###########################################################################
Q006) I've got a ST and would like to operate my serial interface with more
than 19200 bps. Is this possible?
A006) Yes, but only with a small hardware alteration:
+-----------------------------------+
+----------------------^---+ +---------------------+ |
| MFP 68901 34 | | +-----+ +--|-----+
|> | | | +^--------^--^--+ |
| 7 10 11 16 18 | | | |16 11 10 | |
+--v--v--v---v---v---------+ | | |> CD 4040 | |
| | | | | | | |1 7 8 | |
+--+ | | +-------------+ | +----------v--v-+ |
| +---|---------------------+ | +----+
| +--------------------------------o |
+------------------------------------------o| | <-- Switch
o----+
Important:
Cut Pin 16 (MFP) from PCB and bend it up!
The connections in detail:
1.) pin 7 (MFP) and Pin 10 (MFP) to switch - MIDDLE
2.) pin 11 (MFP) to pin 16 (CD 4040)
3.) pin 16 (MFP) (bent up!) to switch - TOP/RIGHT
4.) pin 18 (MFP) to pin 10 (CD 4040)
5.) pin 34 (MFP) to pin 11 and 8 (CD 4040)
6.) switch - LEFT/BOTTOM to pin 7 (CD 4040)
Functions: switch up: as before - all ST baud rates available
down: fixed on 38400 bps
Funktionsweise: Schalter oben: alles beim alten - alle ST-Baudraten
unten: fest auf 38400 bps
###########################################################################
Q007) I'd like to operate Binkley with 115200bps but it doesn't work. I'm
using the Modem2 interface on my TT. HSMODEM is installed!
A007) As from Binkley 3.14pl6 the following applies:
Not every baud rate is available on every serial interface:
Standard SCC-PCLK (8MHz):
=========================
SERIAL2: 115200,57600,38400
MODEM2 : 153600,76800,38400
Only MegaSTE and Falcon (not TT):
=================================
MODEM2 : 153600,115200,76800,57600,38400
SCC-PCLK with 14.745.600 Hz:
============================
SERIAL2: 153600,115200,76800,57600,38400
MODEM2 : 153600,115200,76800,57600,38400
###########################################################################
Transmission errors
###########################################################################
Q101) I observe very many (too many) transmission errors.
What might be the cause?
A101) With most TOS versions the RTS/CTS handshaking is faulty. Remedy is
possible with one of many available patches. A very good patch program
is e.g. HSMODEM (but also FAST_SER and some others)...
###########################################################################
Q102) I always get an "Unknown ZModem error"?
A102) There are several things you should test:
a) Does your computer have a cache? Switching this off might already
solve your problem.
b) Put "FDbugfix" in your BINKLEY.CFG.
c) Enlarge your receive/transmit buffers; i.e. put "RBuf 32767" and
"TBuf 2048" in your BINKLEY.CFG or try out other values...
d) If the error appears with big blocks (>1KB) only, test "NoZedZap"
in your config file.
###########################################################################
Q103) The transmission rates are very bad.
What can I do about that?
A103) a) The screen output of BT is quite time-consuming. You should always
install a screen accelerator like e.g. NVDI.
b) Do not use MultiTOS. With MagiX always start Binkley in single mode
to force output to the TOS(!) screen!
c) If you are using a large screen monitor, reduce the size of the
output window using the environment variables "BCOLS=80" and
"BROWS=25". A window of 160x60 chars may look impressive but uses
an impressive amout of time, too!
d) If BT must run with MultiTOS, use "NoFullscreen" in BINKLEY.CFG.
The screen output is not as nice, but a lot faster.
e) If you don't want to do without the "FullScreen" output, try out
"FastScreen" in the config file (as from Binkley 3.14pl8).
f) Do not use "UseColors".
g) When using NVDI (or if the LineA variables are available on your
computer) you shouldn't use "NoLineA" either. The speed advantage
is only minimal, but why should Binkley run slower than necessary?
###########################################################################
Q104) I don't seem to be able to get a proper Janus session?
A104) When using 14400 bps or more, you should enter the following in
BINKLEY.CFG:
AutoBaud
Baud 19200 <- or higher (e.g. 38400)
STLockBaud <- important!
JanusBaud 32767 <- important! (max. 32767, not more!)
JanusOK /V.42Bis <- may differ depending on modem!
JanusOK /V.32Bis <- ditto
JanusOK /ARQ/V32 <- ditto
TIP: Instead of entering lots of "JanusOK" lines, it often suffices to
enter one "JanusOK /" line!
###########################################################################
Q105) How about MagiX 2.0? Is a serial interface patch necessary?
A105) For speeds >=38400 you need HSMODEM anyway, providing you want to use
them directly and not transpose them with programs like FAST_SER; even
when there's no bug in the actual routines any more.
###########################################################################
Q106) I poll a PC system which uses FrontDoor/Binkley and get a ZedZap
session. While sending the first block Binkley suddenly stops and
freezes (except the ESC key). What can I do?
A106) This is the infamous FD bug. I have seen this error only once myself,
although it appears regularly with others. There is no 100% cure yet:
a) Put "NoZedZap" in your config file (use blocks of max. 1KB, 8KB
would be normal).
and/or
b) Put "FDbugfix" in the config file.
and/or
c) Test different receive/transmit buffer sizes. "RBuf 32767" and
"TBuf 2048" often work fine.
and/or
d) As from BT 3.14pl6 try "NEEDTIME <milliseconds (0..1000)>".
Please start with small values like 10, 20, or 50, if that doesn't
help try larger ones like 100 or 200.
and/or
e) Put "SmallWindow" in the config file (use small blocks here, too).
###########################################################################
Q107) Partially, when sending my mail bundles there are several resends now
(I didn't experience those before). My boss uses Semper 0.74.
A107) It doesn't need to be Binkley.
If you now experience transmission errors that didn't appear before
your boss might have used Semper 0.73 (or some other version) before.
###########################################################################
BTNC - Nodelist
###########################################################################
Q201) I have some problems with the nodelist compiler BTNC.
I can compile the nodelist without problems, but Binkley-ST doesn't
seem to be able to extract information from it.
A201) 1.) Check BINKLEY.CFG!
The following statements must be included:
a) As you cannot state a session password like you could with the
(old) version 6 nodelist (PARSELST), you need to state it in
the "Key" statement like
Key !passwd 2:2448/2020@fidonet.org
b) For Binkley in order to use the BTNC nodelist:
BTNC
c) Binkley needs to deal with the dial translation; BTNC is unable
to do this:
Dial 49-2041- /
Dial 49- 0/
Dial / 00
Adjust "49-2041" to your own dial prefix, like e.g.
"Dial 49-89- /" for Munich or "Dial 49-201- /" for Essen.
d) Do not forget to state where BT can find the compiled nodelist,
e.g.:
Nodelist D:\JETMAIL\NODELIST\
###########################################################################
Q202) I'm using BTNC and now Binkley always dials the (country) prefix?
A202) When using BTNC, Binkley needs to take over the dial translation:
For Bottrop (dial prefix: 49-2041-) this looks like:
BTNC
Dial 49-2041- /
Dial 49- 0/
Dial / 00
"49-2041-" is simply cut off -> local zone
"49-" is translated into "0" -> regional and long distance zone
all others: put "00" in front -> other countries
###########################################################################
Q203) According to BT_REF.ASC when using "Dial /00" the "00" is appended??!
I haven't yet succeeded in 'teaching' BT the foreign countries' dial
prefix with the last line (see Q201, Q202) above.
A203) Watch the spaces: "[D][i][a][l][ ][/][ ][0][0]". The order of the
statements above is important, too!
###########################################################################
Q204) I want to install a nodelist. What must be done?
I receive once a week two files (PR24DIFF.A?? and NODEDIFF.A??).
A204) First you need the complete nodelist and pointlist.
These two files can be compiled using the BTNC. The config file
for BTNC looks like that:
NODELIST.CFG
============
Domain fidonet.org nodelist
AddList points24.* 2:24
MakeUserlist
Statistics
Display
When you do not need a pointlist remove the line "Addlist...".
Do not delete the ascii NL (PL). It is needed for the NL (PL)
update with the diff-files.
The diff-file only contains the changes to the NL (PL) from the
previous week. When you want to update the NL (PL) make sure that
the NL (PL) and its diff-file is found in the same folder with
COMPDIFF (APPLYLST and lots of more). Then you can call COMPDIFF
for example with:
COMPDIFF nodelist.* nodediff.* clear
You will get a new NL (PL) that is up2date. This NL (PL) must be
compiled with BTNV again.
###########################################################################
Binkley and Fax-Reception
###########################################################################
Q301) How can I receive a fax with Binkley?
A301) This is what's needed for a SupraFax modem:
AutoBaud
Prefix ATDT
Busy ATH1|
Init v```^ATZ|~~AT+FAA=1+FDCC=1,5+FLID="Name@Telephon"|
Answer AT+FDIS=1,3,0,0+FCR=1|~ATA|
Fax d:\binkley\btfax.ttp -pf:\stfax\incoming\ -m
Afterfax d:\binkley\faxcvt.ttp -if:\stfax\incoming\ -of:\stfax\view\
FaxInbound f:\stfax\incoming\
###########################################################################
Q302) I have problems to receive a fax. I always get a error message
"Time out in Phase B" when calling BTFAX.
A302) It seems that your modem tries to answer a data call with "Adaptive
Answer"; that means your modem sends "+FCON FAX" though it is a
normal data call.
###########################################################################
Q303) How can I receive a fax with BTFAX when RATSoft/ST answers and not
binkley?
A303) RATSoft/ST must call BTFAX and not binkley!
I use following init string in CONFIG.DAT (one line):
+++~~~ATZ*[OK]ATN1W2&K3+FAA=1+FCR=1+FBOR=0
+FDCC=1,5,0,0,0,0,0,7*[OK]AT+FLID="My Fax-ID"*[OK]
Now change CNCT_STR.DAT (RATSoft):
; CNCT_STR.DAT
; """""""""""
; Alternate Connect Strings, up to 10 entries
;
; FORMAT: [batch<.bat>],[string]
;
c:\ratsoft\fax.bat,+FCON
And FAX.BAT calls BTFAX:
c:\ratsoft\btfax.ttp -q -pd:\faxes\ -d10
###########################################################################
Point software
###########################################################################
Q401) What software do I need to install a point system?
A401) There are several possibilities. From each of the six groups below you
need to choose one program. Exception: if Semper is being used as the
mailer, another shell isn't necessary; you can use Avalon4Semper,
however, which is being supported by Semper.
Group 1 (Mailer) : Binkley-Term (PD)
Semper (Keyware, demokey available)
Group 2 (Tosser) : JETmail (Keyware, demokey available)
IOSmail (PD)
Ecu/Llegada (Freeware)
Group 3 (Reader) : LED (Shareware)
Group 4 (Shell) : Avalon (Shareware (some restrictions),
demokey available)
Group 5 (NL-Comp.) : BTNC (PD)
ParselST (not with Semper and JETmail)
Group 6 (NL-Update): ApplyLst (PD)
CompDiff (comes with Avalon)
Fido-ST (PD)
Others : Avalon4Semper (see Avalon)
This list is incomplete. There are a lot more utilities available.
Only the most important programs were to be pointed out here.
###########################################################################
Q402) I am having trouble with my Binkley setup...
A402) Here's a demo config for Binkley with BTNC nodelist compiler and
HSMODEM.
Own addresses: 2:2448/2020@fidonet.org and 51:601/7.6@atarinet.ftn
(Do not enter "(...)"!)
BINKLEY.CFG
===========
System This is my point...
City Bottrop
Sysop Stephan Slabihoud
Domain fidonet.org fidonet
Domain atarinet.ftn atarinet
Address 2:2448/2020.6@fidonet.org 24818
Address 51:601/7.6@atarinet.ftn 16017
Key !passwd 2:2448/2020@fidonet.org
Key !passwd 51:601/7@atarinet.ftn
Hold4D (not with Ecu/Llegada)
BTNC
Dial 49-2041- / (watch the spaces!)
Dial 49- 0/
Dial / 00
Init ATS10=150|~~
HoldOnUs *
Prefix ATDP
Rbuf 32737
TBuf 1024
AutoBaud
RSVEBoard
Baud 38400 (max. 19200 with ST)
Port 2 (1=Modem1, 2=Modem2 (TT))
STLockBaud
JanusBaud 32767 (don't change this)
JanusOK /V.42Bis
JanusOK /V.32Bis
SlowModem
Statuslog D:\JETMAIL\BINKLEY.LOG
Nodelist D:\JETMAIL\NODELIST\
Downloads D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\INBOUND\
Hold D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\OUTBOUND\
Netfile D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\INBOUND\
Netmail D:\JETMAIL\MSGS\NETMAIL
KnownInbound D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\INBOUND.KWN\
ProtInbound D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\INBOUND.PRO\
CaptureFile D:\JETMAIL\BINKLEY.CAP
NoCollide
Unattended
; NoLineA (if problems arise)
BoxType 1 (when using an ANSI character set)
NiceOutBound
Gong
Loglevel 5
###########################################################################
Q403) How should a config file for BTNC look like?
A403) Like this for example:
NODELIST.CFG:
=============
Domain fidonet.org nodelist
Domain atarinet.ftn atarlist
MakeUserlist
Statistics
Display
###########################################################################
Q404) What should a config for IOSmail look like?
A404) Like this for example:
(Export: IOSMAIL.TTP -e EXPORT)
(Import: IOSMAIL.TTP -e IMPORT)
(Crunch: IOSMAIL.TTP -e CRUNCH)
IOSMAIL.CFG:
============
#IMPORT
commands -bilt
#ENDLABEL
;
#CRUNCH
commands -dlt
#ENDLABEL
;
#EXPORT
commands -csoltp
#ENDALL
;
4DMsgHeader
RedirectNetmail
NiceOutput
NoZone
CompactMSGS 3
KeepPrivate
NewBinkley
SaveLocal
DefDays 14
MSGbuffer 256000
DefaultPKT 2+
SendAlwaysPKT
LogLevel 1
;
SysOp Stephan Slabihoud
Address 2:2448/2020.6 24818
Address 51:601/7.6 16017
Password 2:2448/2020 passwd # %LZHmail
Password 51:601/7 passwd # %LZHmail
;
Logfile J:\FIDO\IOSMAIL.LOG
Netmail J:\FIDO\MSGS\NETMAIL
Outbound J:\FIDO\TRANSFER\OUTBOUND\
Inbound J:\FIDO\TRANSFER\INBOUND\
KnownInbound J:\FIDO\TRANSFER\INBOUND\
ProtInbound J:\FIDO\TRANSFER\INBOUND\
TrashArea J:\FIDO\MSGS\BAD_MSGS
MailTemp J:\FIDO\TRANSFER\OUTBOUND\TEMP\
PktTemp J:\FIDO\TRANSFER\INBOUND\TEMP\
;
LZHarchive J:\FIDO\LHARC.TTP x a -m ; LZH
ARCarchive J:\FIDO\ARC.TTP -x -a ; ARC
ZIParchive J:\FIDO\ZIP.TTP -x -a ; ZIP
ARJarchive J:\FIDO\ARJ.TTP -x -a ; ARJ
;
ApplZone 51: J:\FIDO\TRANSFER\ATARINET.033\ atarinet.ftn
;
Boss 2:2448/2020
Route 51:601/7 51:*
Route 2:2448/2020 *
;
Arc-For *
File-To *
###########################################################################
Q405) What should a config for JETmail look like?
A405) Like this for example:
CONFIG.JM:
==========
Key xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
;
Inbound D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\INBOUND\
SecureInbound D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\INBOUND.PRO\
; ^^^^^^^^^^^
; accommodate in binkley.cfg as well
;
Outbound D:\JETMAIL\TRANSFER\OUTBOUND\
;
ArcPack D:\JETMAIL\ARC.TTP -a
ArcExtract D:\JETMAIL\ARC.TTP -x
LZHPack D:\JETMAIL\LHARC.TTP a -m
LZHExtract D:\JETMAIL\LHARC.TTP x
LHAPack D:\JETMAIL\LHARC.TTP a -m
LHAExtract D:\JETMAIL\LHARC.TTP x
ZipPack D:\JETMAIL\ZIP.TTP -a
ZipExtract D:\JETMAIL\ZIP.TTP -x
ZooPack D:\JETMAIL\ZOO.TTP a
ZooExtract D:\JETMAIL\ZOO.TTP x
ArjPack D:\JETMAIL\ARJBETA.TTP a
ArjExtract D:\JETMAIL\UNARJ.TTP x -~pe- -~g-
;
Netmail Mail
Mailbox PrivateMailBox
BadMsgs TrashArea
DupeMsgs DupeArea
Archive Important
Nodelist D:\JETMAIL\NODELIST\
Logfile D:\JETMAIL\JETMAIL\JETMAIL.LOG 100
BinkleyLog
;
Domain fidonet.org fidonet Fidonet.Org
Domain atarinet.ftn atarinet AtariNet.Ftn
;
Address 2:2448/2020.6@fidonet.org 24818
Address 51:601/7.6@atarinet.ftn 16017
;
Sysop Stephan Slabihoud
;
KnownAddress 1:* 3:* 4:* 5:* 6:* (when using zone 2 only)
;
StdDays 14
KeepMemory 500
MSGIDMode 5D
OriginMode 4D
DefPktType FSC0039
NoSaveSeenby
Robots Allfix VoteMGR
CheckEchoDupes
CheckNetDupes
ImportArcmail
DisableAreafix
NoCPP
MonitorNetmail
;
Link 2:2448/2020@fidonet.org 24818
Aka 51:601/7@atarinet.ftn 16017
Sysop Guenther Paczia
Password passwd
Arcmode LHAmail
PKTType FSC0039
INTLMode 3D
ControlMode 2D
OutboundMode 5D
NetmailType 4D
EchomailType 4D
DummyPacket
ForceINTL
LinkEnd
ROUTE.JM:
=========
FILE-TO *
ROUTE-TO 2:2448/2020@fidonet.org *:*/*.*
ROUTE-TO 51:601/7@atarinet.ftn 51:*/*.*
POLL 2:2448/2020@fidonet.org
###########################################################################
Generally questions about Binkley
###########################################################################
Q501) When including "Fastscreen" in the config, Binkley places the lowest
screen window onto the middle window.
A501) Nope, it doesn't. It just swaps these windows. This was the only way
to considerably speed up the screen output with a VT52 command.
In version 3.14pl8 the whole screen output might be shifted one line
up. Set the value of the environment variable "BROWS=x" to read one
less than before or wait for version 3.14pl9.
###########################################################################
Q502) If I comment "NoLineA", I can't set the colours of the 2-colour-mode
any more. (I'd like to have the frame 'white on black'.)
(Falcon users)
A502) This was the same in older versions. The Falcon does not support the
LineA commands any more. So either include "NoLineA" in your config
or install NVDI and switch on LineA emulation.
###########################################################################
Q503) If I set 57600 as baud rate, I sometimes only get a 9600 connect
(instead of 14400), and sometimes mail on hold for me at my boss's
is not being sent to me.
A503) Whatever you set as baud rate in your BT config and whatever connect
string your modem returns has absolutely nothing to do with each other
whatsoever. And getting 9600 connects does not result from setting
your serial port to 57600 baud.
There is no "sometimes" error. Either you NEVER get the mails on hold
for you at your boss's - then it's your setup - or if the bundles are
sent to you off and on it may be a fault at your boss's system.
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Q504) When using "FastScreen" the "Recent Activity" window is broader than
the others...
A504) So what?
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Q505) What about this "bug": BT.TTP is being called with parameter "batch",
takes over an established connect and exits after the session (or
<ESC> in case of a bbs call).
A505) This behaviour is intended. It was implemented by Steven Green to be
able to start Binkley from Forem or //TurboBoardST as a "backdoor". The
BBS program //TurboBoard is the primary interface to the calling user
or mailer. When a mailer is detected Binkley will be called up with
the parameter "batch"...
(Wolfgang Zweygart)
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Q506) When Binkley receives mail it doesn't exit on return from 'AfterMail'
but merely starts anew ("Begin BT/ST...")?!?
A506) When using parameter "batch" 'AfterMail' is simply NONSENS!!!
Exit levels are a sensible measure for this purpose.
(Wolfgang Zweygart)
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Q507) My question is: What is the difference between RBuf/TBuf and the
buffer of HSMODEM (defined by SETTER.TTP)?
When there is a difference between these buffers, what is the best
setup?
A507) Binkley writes its data into the TBuf/RBuf-Buffer before the data
is sent by HSMODEM (TBuf/Rbuf is like a second-level-cache). You
should make the send buffer not too small, because a complete
zmodem header should be stored in it. My setup is: Rbuf=32767 and
TBuf=2048.
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Q508) I want to poll a point crash. His boss is not listed in my nodelist.
A508) Add the point's phone number to BINKLEY.CFG using the Key-statement:
e.g.
Key %49-261-54953 2:2454/95 ; Scary MonSTer/2, Koblenz
(';' is a comment!)
All phone numbers must be listed using the international format.
It is also possible to crash a point, when he is online! Note: You
must use the 4d outboud format if you want to do so ("Hold4D").
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Q901) What do the msg flags mean?
A901) N = flag allowed in netmails
E = flag allowed in echomails
L = only allowed with local mails
Name NEL Description
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Private ++ Msg is private.
Crash +-+ Msg is to be sent "crash", i.e. directly to the
recipient.
Received ++ Msg was received by the recipient. This flag is
being used by QBBS for BBS users.
Sent +++ Msg was exported.
W/File +- A file is being sent along with the msg. The
file's name is stated in the subject field.
InTransit +- The msg is not for this system and will be sent
on.
Orphan +- The Tosser does not know where to route this mail
to.
Kill/Sent +-+ Msg will be deleted automatically from the msg
base after export.
Local ++ Msg was written on this system, either by the
sysop or a BBS user.
Hold +-+ Msg will be put "on hold", i.e. must be collected
by the recipient.
FRequest +- Msg is a file request. The subject field contains
the file names separated by spaces.
ReturnReceipt +- The recipient is to send a return receipt.
IsReceipt +- This msg is a return receipt.
AuditRequest +- Every routing system is to send a return receipt.
Deleted ++ This msg was deleted.
Name NEL Description
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Read ++ This msg has been displayed on the screen (and
has maybe even been read ;-).
Archive/Sent +++ After exporting the msg copy it into the archive
area.
TruncFileSent +-+ File will be truncated to length 0 when sent.
KillFileSent +-+ File will be deleted when sent.
Direct +-+ Send netmail directly to the recipient (the mail
will not be routed).
ZoneGate +-+ Send netmail via the ZoneGate.
HostRoute +-+ Send netmail via the host/hub of the recipient.
Locked ++ Msg is locked, i.e. no export, no crunch, no
change.
Immediate +-+ Send netmail to the recipient immediately. This is
the "more severe" version of "Crash".
Gated ++ Marks locally gated msgs.
CreateFlowFile +- Creates a flowfile from the msg text.
Maus +++ Msg is for the Mausnet.
Fixed address +++ Tosser does not change the origin address.
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Q902) How can I persuade the exporter to not include my address in the
SEEN-BY and PATH lines?
A902) Your address belongs in those lines, else each recipient would send
this echomail back to the respective sender. The tosser of a node
system is responsible for removing fake SEEN-BY's of it's point
systems.