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This information was downloaded in May 84 from Data-Net, a new network
similar to SOURCE and COMPU-SERVE. DO NOT USE THIS MATERIAL FOR ANY
COMMERCIAL PURPOSE - most of the following is copyrighted by Data-Net.
This information is solely intended for use by current Data-Net
users or for review by potential Data-Net subscribers to help
them determine whether Data-Net may be of use to them.
Data-Net is accessed through local TYMNET nodes. Data-Net costs
about the same or slightly less than CompuServe, and has a minimum
monthly billing charge of $5.00.
.....................................................................
Welcome to Data-Net(sm)
Copyright (c) 1984 Data-Net Incorporated
NOTICE: Tymnet "slow echo" problem will be corrected soon.
For interim solution type: echo.help
For list of Data-Net commands type: help
For latest system news type: bull
To log off type: off, quit or bye
CLASSIFIED ADS NOW ONLINE. TYPE: NEW
DATA-NET HELP MENU
(1) Communications
(2) Newsletters
(3) Files: Editing, copying, creating & deleting.
(4) Games
(5) Your Data-Net usage statistics
(6) Rates and Billing information.
(7) How to access Data-Net from Tymnet.
(8) Data-Net user stats.
(9) Change your password.
(10) Electronic selling/buying
(11) Reminder & appointment systems.
(12) Programming languages.
(13) Misc. Data-Net functions.
(14) Complete list of Data-Net commands.
(15) Info for the home.
(16) Exit to Data-Net command level.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
============================================================================
confer ......... User-to-user teleconferencing. Usage: confer userid
For more info type: confer
dmail .......... Data-Net electronic mail system. For more info
type: man dmail or type: dmail.help
ecom ........... U.S. Postal Service E-COM service.
mconfer ........ Multi-user electronic conferencing (like CB radio).
mconfer.help ... Info on how to use mconfer.
mgram .......... Send Western Union MailGram(tm) For info on
using mgram type: mrgam.help
oldmail ........ View old saved dmail.
pgram .......... Send ARM Assoc's. Postal-Gram. For more
info type: pgram.help
send............ Usage: send userid If user is online
send will act like confer. If user is not
online then send will send message as mail.
Note: If sending mail via the send command,
use a period . to send the mail after typing
your text.
Welcome to the Data-Net Newsletter Library.
Just type in the name of the newsletter you
wish to view from the list below:
no-name The no-name newsletter. Help name it and win one
free hour on Data-Net. Send suggested names to
Nick Francesco adm700 via dmail.
video
apple
cpm
commodor
atari
ibm
trs-80
osborne
heath
help (Returns you to main help menu)
Enter name of newsletter >ibm
The IBM PC Newsletter
By:
The PC Newsletter coming soon. Keep checking for news.
FILES
code ....... Encrypt a ASCII text file so only you may read it
with your secret key.
copy ....... Copy one file to another. Usage: copy src dest
For detailed info type: man copy
decode ..... Decode a file you have previously encrypted.
delete ..... Delete a file. Usage: delete filename
ezed ....... Simple file editor. Learn how to use ezed
by typing: ezed.help
files ...... List all files in your file directory.
sort ....... Sort an ASCII file. Usage: sort filename
For detailed info type: man sort
spell ...... Check the spelling of all words in a file.
Usage: spell filename For more info
just type: man spell
sq ......... Squeeze (compress) an ASCII file. Usage: sq filename
This will sometimes reduce a file by 50%.
type ....... Type out an ASCII text file. Usage: type filename
umodem ..... DNIX remote file transfer program.
For info on umodem type: man umodem
usq ........ Unsqeeze (expand) a squeezed file. Usage: usq filename
This will expand a file previously compressed with sq.
Welcome to the Data-Net game room.
Here is a list of the gimes you may play.
Just type the name of the game you
wish to play.
(A) fish
(B) fortune
(C) quiz
(D) backgammon
(E) hangman
(F) wump
(X) Exit game room
USAGE STATISTICS
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
=====================================================================
(1) cpu ....... List CPU time used for this billing period.
(2) storage ... Your total disk usage in 512 byte blocks at this time.
(3) tty ...... Prints what port you are using.
(4) usage ..... Connect hours for billing period. (not including this session)
(5) usage-l ... Detail report of usage sessions for previous billing period.
(6) Exit to main Data-Net help menu.
RATES:
DATA-NET RATE STRUCTURE
(effective 10/1/83)
CONNECT TIME CHARGES:
HOURS DAY OF WEEK CONNECT RATE PER HR.
300 bps 1200 bps Tymnet use
==============================================================================
(These rates for all userids with a nc prefix.)
6:00AM to 6:00PM Mon. to Fri. 25.00 35.00 +5.00
6:00PM to 6:00AM Mon. to Fri. 3.90 5.70 +2.00
ALL DAY Sat., Sun. & holidays 3.90 5.70 +2.00
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STORAGE CHARGES:
Disk storage charges are computed from your average monthly used at
a rate of $0.05 per 512 byte block.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All userids bearing the prefix "nc" will be charged for all CPU time
used above 20 minutes during the billing period at a rate of $0.035
per CPU minute.
TAPE MOUNTS:
9 track tape mounts are billed at a rate of $1.00 per mount. Prior
arrangements must be made with Data-Net management in order to use
the tape spooling facilities.
PRINTED LISTINGS:
You may send ASCII files to the line printer device and Data-Net will
mail the printout to your registered mailing address. The charge for
printouts is $1.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional
page plus postage and any applicable sales taxes.
Printouts are printed on 14 7/8" x 11" green bar single copy paper.
Terms:
All Data-Net statements and invoices are due when rendered. Any
accounts unpaid for greater than 30 days are subject to an interest
rate of 1.5% per month. Any account unpaid for greater than 30 days
is subject to suspension. A $15.00 fee is charged to re-instate an
account which has been suspended due to non-payment.
USER STATS
(1) users ....... Displays number of users currently logged in.
(2) usrdir ...... Data-Net user directory system. Shows userid, name,
city/state as well as hobbies & interests of listed
Data-Net users. Not all users are listed since it
is a voluntary listing.
(3) online ...... See who is online. Usage: online or, to find out
if a particular user is online type: online userid
(4) finger ...... See when the last time a user was logged in.
(5) status ..... Check status of a Data-Net user.
(6) Return to main Data-Net menu.
DATA-NET ELECTRONIC BUYING/SELLING CENTER
(A) ADS Classified advertising system.
(B) Electronic Shopping Service.
(X) Exit to Data-Net Main Help menu.
This is the DATA-NET ads system.
-Ads Menu-
(R)ead
(S)can
(P)ost
(D)elete
(H)elp
(X)it
DATA-NET ELECTRONIC BUYING/SELLING CENTER
(A) ADS Classified advertising system.
(B) Electronic Shopping Service.
(X) Exit to Data-Net Main Help menu.
HOW TO USE THE ADS CLASSIFIEDS
The ADS system is menu driven and very easy to use.
The menu offers several functions:
READ, POST, SCAN, DELETE and eXIT
Each command almost describes itself completely.
The READ function lets you read all of the posted
advertisements. Each advertisement contains a unique
ad header. The header shows the userid of the user
who posted the ad, the date and time the ad was posted
and a subject line . After each header is displayed the
user is prompted with "more [ynq]" If you wish to read
the full text of the ad then enter y or yes. N or no
will skip to the next ad header and q or quit will return
you to the ads menu.
The POST function provides a means for you to post
or enter a classified ad. When you select POST you will
be asked to enter the category number. (For a list of
categories enter a ? instead of a category number)
Next you will be asked to enter the Subject line. This
is a one line (40 characters max) reference field. After
entering the subject header you will then be prompted to
enter the text of your ad. Each line of your text is
numbered. When you have completed entering your text
you must type the phrase .done at the start of the
next blank line and then press return.
You will be prompted with a sub menu which allows you
to (A)bort the ad posting, (E)dit the text of your ad,
(L)ist the text of your ad or (S)ave your ad. Saving your
ad will post the ad for all other users to see. The editor
used in the ads system is similar to the Data-Net ezed
editor. For more information on the editor consult the
ezed help file by typing ezed.help from the Data-Net
command level ($).
SCAN lets you scan the subject header of all ads
looking for a keyword match.
DELETE furnishes a easy method for you to delete your
posted ads.
The XIT command will exit you from the ADS system to
the Data-Net command level ($).
Since the ADS system is a classified advertising service,
we have devised several categories or classifications
in which you may POST or READ an ad. Each category has
a number assigned to it.
For example, category 0 is hardware for sale. When ever
you READ or POST an ad you will be asked to enter the
category number. This will allow you to READ from or POST
to the appropriate category. If you enter a question mark (?)
when prompted for category number, you will be shown a list
of all available categories.
Please be advised that there is NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE for
using ads. Also be aware that ads older than 4 weeks will
automatically be purged.
DATA-NET ELECTRONIC BUYING/SELLING CENTER
(A) ADS Classified advertising system.
(B) Electronic Shopping Service.
(X) Exit to Data-Net Main Help menu.
Welcome to Data-Net Electronic Shoping
This module is still under developement. However, you
may browse through the Wedge computer products catalog
which follows. If you see something you like, jot down
the catalog number and description. Then, just send your
order via dmail to: shop (example, just type: dmail shop).
Make sure you give your card type VISA or MasterCard,
your account number and it's expiration date.
Sorry, no COD. You may also phone Wedge at
(716)424-7477 24 Hrs.
******************** SOUTH WEDGE DATA PROCESSING UNIT *********************
***************************** CATALOG SALES *******************************
***************************** (716)424-7477 *******************************
SOUTH WEDGE OFFERS A COMPLETE LINE OF SUPPLIES
TAILORED FOR THE SMALL SYSTEM USER !!!
ORDER DAY OR NIGHT - 24 HOURS A DAY AND HAVE YOUR NEEDS MET INSTANTLY!
CALL FOR YOUR " FREE " 1984 CATALOG ..............(716) 424-7477
MASTER CARD AND VISA WELCOME !
ITEM-NO DESCRIPTION QUANITY PRICE
PUC261 UNIVERSAL FORM 1PART 1000 26.30
PUC262 UNIVERSAL FORM 2PRAT NCR 1000 67.00
(etc.)
APPOINTMENTS/REMINDERS
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
======================================================
apts ...... Automatic appointment reminder system.
reminder .. Prints reminder message at login.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
=====================================================================
basic ..... BASIC compiler not available as yet.
cc ........ C language compiler. Full Western Elect. compatiple.
cobol ..... COBOL compiler.
pc ........ PASCAL compiler.
fc ........ FORTRAN compiler.
MISC. DATA-NET FUNCTIONS
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
=========================================================================
bull .... Display Data-Net system bulletins.
bye ..... Log off from Data-Net.
cal ..... Print a calendar. Usage: cal mm yyyy (mm=month, yyyy=year)
data .... Data-Net database system. Usage: data subject
date .... Print current time and date.
off ..... Log off from Data-Net.
quit .... Log off from Data-Net.
Complete list of Data-Net commands.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
==============================================================
(Hit space bar for each page)
access ............ Info on various ways to access Data-Net.
ads ............... Classified advertising.
apts .............. Info on automatic appointment system.
bull .............. Print system bulletin.
bye ............... Log off and disconnect from Data-Net.
cal ............... Print calendar. usage: cal mm yyyy (use numeric)
confer ............ Chat with other online users from keyboard.
Usage: confer userid or just type confer for info.
complaints ........ Suggestions, comments, complaints & questions?
copy .............. Copy one file to another. Usage: copy src dest
For more info type: man cp
cpu ............... Show total cpu time used to-date.
data .............. Data-Net database system. usage: data subject
date .............. Current time and date
delete ............ To delete a file. Usage: delete filename
dmail ............. Invokes electronic mail.
For detailed info. type: man dmail or type: dmail.help
dmail.help ........ Complete dmail manual. Dmail explained in simple terms.
ecom .............. U.S. Postal Service E-COM service.
ezed .............. Simple, easy to use text file editor.
ezed.help ......... How to use the ezed text file editor.
files ............. Show all files in your directory.
finger ............ User information. Usage: finger userid
fortune ........... Words to live by.
games ............. The Data-Net game room awaits you.
home .............. Information for use around the house.
learn ............. Interactive UNIX instruction
lprinter .......... Send file to printer. Usage: lprinter filename
ls ................ List files in a directory. For info type: man ls
mconfer ........... Multi-user electronic conferening (like CB radio).
mconfer.help ...... Info on how to use mconfer.
mgram ............. Western Union MailGram(tm) service.
mgram.help ........ Info on how to send Western Union MailGrams.
news-lib .......... Newsletter library.
off ............... Log off and disconnect from Data-Net.
online ............ Lists all users currently logged in.
To see if one particular user is online
type: online userid
passwd ............ Change your password online
pgram ............. Postal-Gram(tm) message service.
pgram.help ........ Info on how to send Postal-Grams.
phones ............ Find Tymnet access phone numbers for Data-Net.
pr ................ Print out a file. Usage: pr filename
tty ............... Shows which port you are connected to.
quit .............. Log off and disconnect from Data-Net.
rates ............. Data-Net rate structure explained.
reminder .......... Create .reminder file to display at logon.
shop .............. Electronic shopping services.
sort .............. Sort a ASCII file. Usage: sort filename
For detailed info type: man sort
spell ............. Online UNIX dictionary Usage: spell filename
For detailed info type: man spell
sq ................ SQueeze (compress) an ASCII file. Usage: sq filename
storage ........... Show average disk storage used in blocks.
type .............. Displays a squeezed or non-squeezed ASCII text file.
umodem ............ Inteligent modem file transfer program which is
compatible with the Christiansen "modem" protocal.
For more infor type: umodem
usage ............. Total connect time used for current billing cycle.
usage-l ........... List logins for billing period to-date & connect time.
usrdir ............ Data-Net user directory system.
usq ............... UnSQeeze (de-compress) an ASCII file.
Usage: usq filename
INFORMATION FOR THE HOME
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
====================================================================
cook ........ Complete cooking course online.