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>kcci1@central.susx.ac.uk (Alan L.M. Buxey) writes:

>>wow!

>>Early yesterday evening i just totally reinstalled AmiTCP and PPP and
>>then i configured it step by step.....

>>logged into uni. machine, ran SLiRP, then "startnet" on the Amiga...

>>full, proper AmiTCP stack, with PPP connection to SLiRP works 100%
>>MLink was good, but it is now out!

>>IBrowse with 4 sockets, works!  and it is very nice :)

>Probably like most, I too banged around for too long until I got
>my AmiTCP-4.0/PPP connection right.

I stoped using MLINK also once I got AmiTCP working right with TIA.  I'm using
CSLIP though as why spend another $15 to use PPP when CSLIP is just as fast.
PPP is not really going to improve anything.  I'm sure on some ISP's with a
REAL PPP account, a Registered PPP would be needed, or if you have to have the
NEW Features of PPP to use it with your ISP, but other then that CSLIP works
just fine.

>AMosaic 2,0/MUI3.3 Reg rarely crashes (True). IBrowser is nice too,
>Ok, I admit I like the Star Trek thingy.
>PPP is registered (It is a bargain and the Author is prompt)
>Still waiting on Reg/Key File for Air Mail. Been playing w/THOR for
>News Reading, Tho right now I'm using my Shell Acct.
>I really like MFTP v1.33, Cost , Shesh $10.00.

I was using MFTP and thought it was Great, but then I found out about AmFTP
and Grabed a copy to Check out, and well, AmFTP is Much better.  With Built in
ADT support so that you can call one of the many AmiNet sights and get a list
of Recent files since the last time you call is just KILLER.  Along with the
Built in FIND command so you can look for any files on AmiNet, It's just
Great.  Plus Built in Archie.  It's great being able to Find files using
Archie, then you just having to save the address and path of the file on your
FTP address List.  You can then just connect right to the New Address and do
right to the Location of where the file it as to Download.

It does a whole lot more, I thought MFTP was Great Untel I starting using
AmFTP.  It's FAST even though us using MUI.  All I care about it Features,
Ease of Use, and File Transfer Speed of which I adverage around 3000 CPS,
which is Great on the Internet.  $25 for a Registered Keyfile is Quite CHEAP!


>But the real Bit**, Is finding a News Reader (THOR maybe)
>I hate to say how many hours I've spent trying to configure
>'NNTP' or 'SMTP' for use, like w/WriteNews2/AMosaic.
>Yea, I can read the News Groups with THOR or AMosaic, but I would
>like to get NNTP working, Soooooo
>If anyone would care to help on either the Config/Env.....
>I've read the many docs but groan, Still looking thru SnoopDos.
>Briefly I (Ab)use a SCO UNIX Dynamic PPP connect,
>AmiTCP-4.0 Demo, Borrowed heavily from the 'VARK' setup, in fact
>the Guy deserves A BIG Thanks. My AmiTCP Dir is setup like his.
>Thanks for any advice on NNTP in advance,

I use THOR myself.  NNTP crap is Easy. Read the Doc's and it should be a Snap
to setup.  I didn't read them at first and had No problems, though I have read
most of them since so I get learn more of the Features but I like it, and at
ONLY $30 for News/E-Mail Reader it's quite Cheap.  The latest 2.22 version is
pretty much problem free.