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<h1>FreeXP Installation Guide</h1>
<p>
<span id="author">by Martin Foster</span><br/>
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v2.0,
October 2004
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This guide has been written as an aid to getting started with FreeXP. The
intentions are to get you as far as making your first poll to your Boss,
sending an AreaFix request and then processing the resultant list. In no
-way is it intended as a tutorial in the use of FreeXP. This document
-relates to the FreeXP version(s) of CrossPoint only. The FreeXP
+way is it intended as a tutorial in the use of FreeXP. The FreeXP
maintainer has the author's written permission to include this document
in any and/or all of his FreeXP distribution archives. Alterations and/or
amendments to this guide by anyone other than the copyright holder are
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<strong>Fido Netmail: 2:250/501.2</strong>
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Before commencing the installation, you <strong>MUST</strong> obtain the following
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-<a href="http://www.bitzbox.plus.com/";>http://www.bitzbox.plus.com/</a> (England)
+<a href="http://www.freexp.co.uk/";>http://www.freexp.co.uk/</a> (England)
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<a href="http://www.freexp.de/";>http://www.freexp.de/</a> (Germany)
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Version 2.0<br/>
-Last updated 07-Oct-2004 17:15:34 GMT Daylight Time
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FreeXP Installation Guide
(Incorporating the XP - FAQ)
- - oOo - -
- Copyright (C) Martin Foster 1997-2003
+ Copyright (C) Martin Foster 1997-2004
FidoNet 2:250/501.2
----===========================----
- -- Last revision: 28/11/03 --
+ -- Last revision: 13/10/04 --
--------------------------- Preface ---------------------------
- This guide has been written as an aid to getting you started
- with CrossPoint. The intentions are to get you as far as making
- your first poll to your Boss, sending an AreaFix request and
- then processing the resultant list. In no way is it intended as
- a tutorial in the use of CrossPoint. This document relates to
- the FreeXP version(s) of CrossPoint only. The FreeXP maintainer
- has the author's written permission to include this document in
- any and/or all of his FreeXP CrossPoint distribution archives.
- Alterations and/or amendments to this guide by anyone other
- than the copyright holder are expressely forbidden. Any
- alterations or amendments which are felt to be necessary should
- be submitted to the copyright holder at either of the following
- addresses:
- Netmail: 2:250/501.2 eMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
+ This guide has been written as an aid to getting started with
+ FreeXP. The intentions are to get you as far as making your first
+ poll to your Boss, sending an AreaFix request and then processing
+ the resultant list. In no way is it intended as a tutorial in the
+ use of FreeXP. The FreeXP maintainer has the author's written
+ permission to include this document in any and/or all of his
+ FreeXP distribution archives. Alterations and/or amendments to
+ this guide by anyone other than the copyright holder are
+ expressely forbidden. Any alterations or amendments which are
+ felt to be necessary should be submitted to the copyright holder
+ at either of the following addresses:
+
+ Fido netmail: 2:250/501.2 eMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
---------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -45,7 +44,7 @@
---------------------------------------------------------------
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the unlikely event that your Boss's mailer
neither supports EMSI nor FTS-0006, you will NOT be able to
- poll him with CrossPoint! Needless to say, there's no point in
+ poll him with FreeXP! Needless to say, there's no point in
going any further than here :-((
---------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -62,16 +61,14 @@
archive to preserve the directory structure.
1.2 Move the contents of the SAMPLES directory into your
- CrossPoint HOME directory and then delete the empty
+ FreeXP HOME directory and then delete the empty
SAMPLES directory. The BEISPIEL directory and its
- contents can be either ignored or deleted, as it
+ contents can be either ignored or deleted as it
contains German templates and scripts.
- 1.3 Now start CrossPoint by typing XP.EXE. If "D" is
- displayed at the prompt, type "E" and then press
- <Enter>. If "E" is displayed at the prompt, just
- press <Enter>.
-
+ 1.3 Now start FreeXP by typing XP.EXE and read very carefully
+ the text at the top of your screen. Once you've understood
+ exactly what it says, type "E".
2. Basic Configuration.
@@ -209,7 +206,7 @@
here. (e.g AT&F&C1&D2)
"Modem exit" ------------> Enter the string you would
- like CrossPoint to send to the
+ like FreeXP to send to the
modem when you exit from the
programme. Usually this would
be ATZ
@@ -227,13 +224,13 @@
"Detect RING" -----------> Leave this blank.
- "16550 FIFO" ------------> In some instances, CrossPoint
+ "16550 FIFO" ------------> In some instances, FreeXP
will automatically detect the
presence of a 16550 UART and
place an "X" in this box.
However, if you know that you
have a 16550 UART and
- CrossPoint doesn't detect it,
+ FreeXP doesn't detect it,
you will have to check this box
yourself. If you don't have a
16550 UART, leave this box
@@ -262,28 +259,28 @@
of 50
" Dial pause" -----------> This is the time (in seconds)
- that you want CrossPoint to
+ that you want FreeXP to
wait between dialling attempts
(e.g 60)
"max.dialling attempts" -> Set this to the number of
attempts that you want
- CrossPoint to re-dial after
+ FreeXP to re-dial after
receiving either a "BUSY" or a
"NO CARRIER" message (e.g 10)
"max.connects" ----------> This should be set to the
number of times you want
- CrossPoint to re-call your BOSS
+ FreeXP to re-call your BOSS
following a failed session. It
is advisable to set this to 2
"min. cps rate" ---------> This is the minimum CPS rate at
- which you will allow CrossPoint
+ which you will allow FreeXP
to transfer mail/files to/from
your Boss. If the CPS rate
drops below the figure that you
- enter here, CrossPoint will
+ enter here, FreeXP will
disconnect from your Boss. It's
entirely a matter for you to
decide what to enter here. A
@@ -292,7 +289,7 @@
suggested figure for a 28800
modem would be 2500. However,
if you enter "0" here,
- CrossPoint will allow the CPS
+ FreeXP will allow the CPS
rate to fall indefinitely.
"Modem init." -----------> If you do NOT wish to use the
@@ -357,9 +354,9 @@
box. If he isn't, leave it
blank.
- "FileScan (Name)" -------> Press "F2" and select "AllFix"
+ "AllFix (Name)" ---------> Press "F2" and select "AllFix"
- "FileScan (Password)" ---> Enter your AllFix password
+ "AllFix (Password)" -----> Enter your AllFix password
here. This is usually the same
as your session password but
you will need to verify this
@@ -409,23 +406,24 @@
3.4 The FreeXP main archives are available for download
on the internet at the following URL's:
- http://www.fido.vmailer.net (English)
+ http://www.freexp.co.uk (English)
http://www.freexp.de (German)
- 3.5 English language support for CrossPoint is available in the
+ 3.5 English language support for FreeXP is available in the
FidoNet international echos XPOINT and POINTS. At the time
of writing, these echos are on the Z1B, the Z2-R24 and the
Z2-R25 backbones. English language support may also be sought
- in the German newsgroup "de.comm.software.crosspoint".
- Articles in English ARE allowed in this newsgroup.
+ in any one of the numerous FreeXP mailing lists, newsgroups
+ and online Web forums. See http://www.freexp.co.uk/support.html
+ for full details.
4. Requesting and processing an areas list.
-------------------------------------------
- 4.1 From CrossPoint's main screen, select "Message". From the
+ 4.1 From FreeXP's main screen, select "Message". From the
menu that has now appeared, select "Area Manager".
From the sub-menu select "Get list" and press <Enter>.
- CrossPoint will now generate an areafix request. If you
+ FreeXP will now generate an areafix request. If you
wish to view the areafix request prior to sending it to
your Boss, select "Message/Unsent/show" and press
<Enter>. The message header information should now be
@@ -447,7 +445,7 @@
you to decide how long to wait before attempting to pickup
the areas list but I would suggest waiting at least five
minutes. To pickup the list, press "N" followed by "S"
- from the main screen and CrossPoint will call your Boss
+ from the main screen and FreeXP will call your Boss
to pickup the waiting areas list.
4.4 You should now have two folders displayed on your main
@@ -461,7 +459,7 @@
and press <Enter>. If there is more than the areas list in
this folder, you need to cursor over the areas list prior
to selecting "Message/Area Manager/Import list".
- CrossPoint will now read the areas list and import it
+ FreeXP will now read the areas list and import it
into its database. To view the areas list, cursor over
the areas list and press <Enter>.
@@ -472,7 +470,7 @@
<Spacebar>. When you have finished, press <Enter> and
you will be asked to confirm your choice(s). It's a
simple "Yes/No" reply. Assuming that you answered yes,
- CrossPoint will generate the areafix request. To send the
+ FreeXP will generate the areafix request. To send the
request, get back to the main screen and press "N"
followed by "S".
@@ -485,7 +483,7 @@
tweaks need to be done before polling your Boss again.
Although not mandatory, they could be considered desirable ...
- 1. From the menu bar across the top of CrossPoint's main
+ 1. From the menu bar across the top of FreeXP's main
screen, select "Config". From the drop down menu, select
"Options" and from that drop down menu, select "Messages".
Cursor down to "Use Re^n", un-check the box and press
@@ -494,21 +492,21 @@
<Enter>. Check the next box and press <Enter> and then press
<Enter> on the remaining options.
- 2. From the menu bar across the top of CrossPoint's main
+ 2. From the menu bar across the top of FreeXP's main
screen, select "Edit". From the drop down menu, select
"Groups". Cursor down to "Netz" and press "E". Now cursor
down to "Replies" and press F2. Cursor down to "none" and
press <Enter>, <Enter>. Press "O" to save the new
setting.
- 3. From the menu bar across the top of CrossPoint's main
+ 3. From the menu bar across the top of FreeXP's main
screen, select "Config". From the drop down menu, select
"Options" and from that drop down menu, select "Netcall".
Cursor down to "Complete netcall logfile (NETCALL.LOG)" and
check the box. Now press <Enter>, <Enter> to save the new
setting.
- 4. From the menu bar across the top of CrossPoint's main
+ 4. From the menu bar across the top of FreeXP's main
screen, select "Config". From the drop down menu, select
"Options" and from that drop down menu, select "Addresses".
In the "Organization" field, enter your system name e.g.
@@ -520,11 +518,11 @@
configure your "signature" and "greetings" templates. By
doing this, you will be saving yourself a lot of
unnecessary typing. To configure these templates, select
- "Edit" from the menu bar across the top of CrossPoint's
+ "Edit" from the menu bar across the top of FreeXP's
main screen and from the drop down menu, select
"Templates". For your netmail signature, cursor down to
"Signature (Priv)" and press <Enter>. This will place you
- in the CrossPoint editor where you may define your netmail
+ in the FreeXP editor where you may define your netmail
signature. Once you are happy with your signature, press
<ESC> and answer "Yes" to the question. Now cursor up to
"Signature (Pub)" and press <Enter> to get back into the
@@ -545,17 +543,17 @@
process to save your echomail greeting. A full explanation
on the use and configuration of templates can be found in
"TEMPLATE.HTO" which is available for download on the
- internet at http://www.fido.vmailer.net. For further help
- with CrossPoint, link into the FidoNet echo XPOINT.
+ internet at http://www.freexp.co.uk. For further help
+ with FreeXP, link into the FidoNet echo XPOINT.
Have Fun! :-)
========================================================================
-Command line switches for starting CrossPoint
-=============================================
+Command line switches for starting FreeXP
+=========================================
-CrossPoint is started with:
+FreeXP is started with:
XP [/Option1 /Option2 ...]
@@ -573,7 +571,7 @@
/gd: selects another phone charge file (Default:
GEBUEHR.DAT).
- /j no dumb remark when exiting CrossPoint....
+ /j no dumb remark when exiting FreeXP....
/k:X passes the (single) keystroke X to the
programme, where X is any character.
@@ -596,7 +594,7 @@
wake you at night..
/rp Do not check TSRs
- CrossPoint normally checks after a
+ FreeXP normally checks after a
DOS-Shell whether TSRs were loaded and
exits if yes. (It is rarely advisable to
load TSRs in a shell). However, if you must,
@@ -625,7 +623,7 @@
In this case the LAST given is run.
- /autostart:hhmm-hhmm Starts CrossPoint if the
+ /autostart:hhmm-hhmm Starts FreeXP if the
current time is in the given time period.
This entry is designed for the autoexec.bat
file and starting the PC with a time switch.
@@ -656,21 +654,21 @@
sets the imported messages direct to "already
read". Not necessary for /ips
- /n:BOX[:hh:mm] starts CrossPoint making a call to
+ /n:BOX[:hh:mm] starts FreeXP making a call to
the given box. If the time is
specified, it waits to make a
netcall at the given time.
For Fido use "_" instead of ":" in
the box name.
- /n:* starts CrossPoint to make a /Netcall/All.
+ /n:* starts FreeXP to make a /Netcall/All.
/nr:BOX makes a relogin netcall at the given box.
The connect must already exist, and the
box be waiting for "Username".
(Z-Netz only)
- /t:n starts CrossPoint running Timing List
+ /t:n starts FreeXP running Timing List
no. "n"
/r does a Re-Org/Messages
@@ -699,7 +697,7 @@
external program call.
Instead of specifying long command lines when
-calling CrossPoint, you can list your favourite
+calling FreeXP, you can list your favourite
parameters in files for the AUTOEXEC directory.
@@ -1577,9 +1575,9 @@
conscripted 'Guinea Pig' and for providing most of the questions in
the FAQ :-)
- In addition, my thanks go to all CrossPoint developers for giving
- CrossPoint a much needed injection of new life, for recognising and
- supporting the English speaking users and for simplifying its
+ In addition, my thanks go to all CrossPoint and FreeXP developers for
+ giving CrossPoint a much needed injection of new life, for recognising
+ and supporting the English speaking users and for simplifying its
installation.
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