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PHO/NET Version 1.5
(c) Copyright - August 1, 1986
Advanced System Resources
January 15, 1987
Table of Contents
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Description ...................... 2
Function key assignments ......... 2
Installation ..................... 3
Error Codes ...................... 4
Update History ................... 5
Proposed Revisions ............... 6
Restrictions ..................... 7
Disclaimer ........................ 7
Distribution ...................... 8
NOTE to all PHO/NET Version 1.1 Users
-------------------------------------
PHO/NET Version 1.5 was generated due to request
from users for new features such as; start-up
parameters for name searching, and confirmation on
delete request. As well the PHO/NET database has
been enhanced to provide for future integration of
all ASR's NETSHARE offerings. Because of this we
strongly recommend that you install PHO/NET Ver 1.5
with the new database (supplied), as opposed to using
the old database environment with the new program.
PHO/NET (c) ASR - January 1987
Description
-----------
Purpose:
PHO/NET is a NETSHARE product used to monitor and maintain phone
messages in a Local Area Network (LAN) based end-user environment.
Format:
PHONET (return)
or
PHONET FIRSTNAME LASTNAME (return)
Remarks:
Using PHO/NET is fairly easy. You start by entering the command
PHONET followed by; return or two parameters identifying your first
and last names (and then return) for 'instant scan'.
Once PHO/NET starts, you will see the help screen which displays
the function key definitions. You can return to this help screen when
PHO/NET is waiting for a command by depressing the HELP (PF1 or H) key.
By depressing any key PHO/NET will leave the HELP function and
goto/return to the main PHO/NET screen.
When you are finished your PHO/NET session, depress the EXIT
(PF10) key, and you will return back to DOS.
If a serious problem is encountered while PHO/NET is starting or
in operation (eg : LAN is not operational), you will be informed of
this condition with an error screen and offered a recommended course of
action.
Key functions
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Control key Function
----------- ------------------------------------------------
F1 (or H) Help - display summary of function key commands
F2 Move or Size the PHO/NET screen.
F3 N/A
F4 N/A
F5 N/A
F6 (or A) Add a new PHO/NET message.
F7 (or S) Search/Scan for a PHO/NET message.
F8* (or D*) Delete a PHO/NET message. * Confirmation Required
F9 (or U) Update a PHO/NET message.
F10 Exit PHO/NET and return to DOS.
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Installation
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1. Backup Your PHO/NET diskette!
2. Ensure that the DOS 3.x SHARE.EXE command is loaded during
server system start-up by placing it into the autoexec.bat
file (May not be necessary with some LANs (eg: IBM Token
Ring).
3. Make a sub-directory called PHONET.
Sample : C>md c:\PHONET
(or you can use a global sub-directory used for
shared LAN tools).
4. Copy the PHO/NET files to the sub-directory.
Sample : C>copy a:*.* c:\phonet\*.*/v
5. Make the files: PHONET.DOC
PHONET.EXE
PHONET.DDL
all READ-ONLY access.
6. Switch to the PHO/NET sub-directory and test the program.
Sample : C>cd c:\phonet
C>phonet
7. Grant the users 'connect' to this sub-directory using
the LAN commands for your system.
8. Create a batch file for the LAN users to connect to
PHO/NET.
Sample : C>copy con phon.bat
echo off
c:
cd c:\phonet
phonet
cd c:\
F6 (return)
9. If PHO/NET aborts (usually due to LAN failure), two error
messages will be displayed. Use the error table to help
determine corrective action.
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Error Codes
-----------
PHO/NET can recover from most internal errors on its own.
However, the following codes will require manual intervention by the
Network Administrator. Should an unrecoverable error occur on your
system, record it and contact your Network Administrator or ASR.
ERROR Description
----- -----------
12/0 Could not locate the file PHONET.LOK
12/1 Could not locate the file PHONET.DAT
12/2 Could not locate the file PHONET.IDX
42 DOS command SHARE.EXE is not available
102 Could not locate the file PHONET.DDL
160 File contention problems. Usually due to large
number of users on network using PHO/NET files.
Due to the nature of LAN software, other problems could be
experienced. If you have difficulties with PHO/NET, try it both with
and without the DOS SHARE.EXE command. NOTE : The SHARE.EXE command
does not function properly when run from a floppy diskette.
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Update history
--------------
There is a new version of PHO/NET made every few months. If the
new features or corrections do not interest you, stay with the version
you have.
Version 1.5 : January 15, 1987
- Parameters on system start-up for first and last name.
- Name check on scan and next record option.
(significant to : first character of first name
first four characters of last name)
- Confirmation on delete request.
- Code changes for faster access on large (> 200 net users)
LANs.
Version 1.4 : January 1, 1987
- Beta Test
Version 1.3 : December 1, 1986
- Internal update only.
Version 1.2 : November 15, 1986
- Internal update only.
Version 1.1 : November 1, 1986
- Enhanced record locking features, this allows simultaneous use
of a single record for viewing and updating functions.
- Support for 'wild-card' message searching.
(eg. Initials only)
- First code re-write to enhance speed and module size.
Version 1.0 : August 1, 1986
- First version.
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Proposed Revisions
------------------
One of the strongest current requirements is to make both PHO/NET
and DEX/NET memory resident. Currently we are experimenting with
LAN/Memory Resident/EMS Memory with our new NETSHARE offering TIME/NET.
Once this procedure is completed new versions of PHO/NET and
DEX/NET will be released offering this support.
*
One of our more paranoid users has requested security for PHO/NET.
This security would include:
- password protection of messages
- encryption of database.
This is a possible enhancement for a future release, provided I
receive more request for this change. (The problem with this request
comes with code-overhead and that users would require an additional
entry (password) upon start-up).
*
Request has been made to provide a data link to DEX/NET our LAN
based ROLADEX ((c) Copyright ASR September 1986) so that data contained
in a PHO/NET message could be transferred into the DEX/NET database.
Steps have been made to provide this in future versions of PHO/NET
and DEX/NET, starting with a standardization of each data base.
*
Further optimization of memory usage and system speed.
*
We invite your enhancement suggestions. Although we can't guarantee
that all enhancements will be implemented, we always like to hear how
we can make PHO/NET a more usable product.
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Restrictions
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o The program requires 128K bytes of memory.
o You must be running DOS 3.1 or later.
o The message file size is limited to 1 Million messages.
o No limits have been placed on the maximum number of users
to PHO/NET.
o The DOS command SHARE.EXE ?MUST? be loaded or PHO/NET will not
work in either LAN or stand-alone usage.
* (Some LAN(s) may not require this since it is embedded in the
LAN Start-up Code (eg. IBM Token Ring)).
o ANSI.SYS is NOT required.
o PHO/NET has been tested successfully with DOS 3.1, MS Windows,
DesqView, Double DOS, IBM PC LAN, IBM Token Ring, Topview.
(DesqView, TopView, and Double DOS, IBM, Microsoft are all
copyrighted, trade-marked, and legally well covered).
Disclaimer
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Advanced System Resources makes no representation or warranties
with respect to this product (PHO/NET) and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Advanced System Resources shall have no liability with
respect to its obligations under this agreement for compensatory,
special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages.
Advanced System Resources reserves the right to update or modify
this application without prior notification.
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Distribution
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PHO/NET is supplied for LAN, local, personal or private use.
Feel free to distribute PHO/NET given these restrictions:
o the program shall be supplied in its original, unmodified
form, which includes this documentation;
o no fee is charged;
o the program may not be included - or bundled - with other
goods or services. Exceptions may be granted upon written
request only. This applies to clubs and distributors.
PHO/NET was written by Advanced System Resources for the IBM PC
using any LAN based or stand-alone environment that supports DOS 3.1
(or later) and if required the DOS SHARE.EXE command.
Due to the esoteric nature of PHO/NET, it has been released as
a Public Supported (not Public Domain) NETSHARE program. Like the other
'SHARE' offerings, NETSHARE developers would appreciate your support to
enable future developments.
If you are using PHO/NET and find it of value, your gift in any
amount ($5 per net user or $50.00 maximum is suggested) will be GREATLY
APPRECIATED. Please help support the NETSHARE concept, todate only two
Network Administrators have provided contributions. Their names will
be maintained on ASR's internal database, and we will assist them with
advanced notice of all future NETSHARE offerings. Please make checks
payable in Canadian or U.S. dollars to Advanced System Resources.
Contact ASR for customizing and special licensing. Purchase
orders and invoicing are acceptable.
Thank you.
Advanced System Resources
P.O. Box 214
Port Credit Station
Mississauga, Ontario
L5J 4M9 - CANADA
Data: (416) 751-6337 PCanada 24-hour bulletin board.
(PC1367)
Compuserve: 74337.1457
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