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Article #11981Re: Communications Programs for Windows
From: steven.b.rosen
Date: Sat, 18 May 1991 16:41
Date: Sat, 18 May 1991 16:41
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In article <1991May17.232439.20221@agate.berkeley.edu>, bchen@argon.berkeley.edu (Benjamin Chen) writes:
> I'm interested in purchasing a good communications program for Windows.
> I've tried Windows Terminal, WinQVT, and UniComm. I don't really like
> any of them. I'd appreciate any recommendations on any package from
> ~$100-$200. Anyone have Crosstalk for Windows?
>
> BC
Ben (& others),
Like all you other Windows 3.0 users I have found TERMINAL somewhat
lacking. As a result I've loaded up my old friend Procomm. Since I'm
using an older version (2.4.1:anyone know of a later version?) that is
NOT a windows application, I've set it up as a DOS "NON-WINDOWS
APPLICATION" and just call it from windows. (Anyone know if a Windows
version is comming out?).
When I got Pocomm it came with a rather good reference manual. The
name/numbers for info are listed as follows:
Datastorm Technologies, Inc. (Previously known as PIL Software)
PO Box 1471
Columbia, MO 65205
BBS: (314) 449-9401 (This has been disconnected)
Maybe its time to call information in Mo and ask for a new number.
I cant say enough good things about Procomm - Rich command files
that can login and initiate down loads - All types of protocal
support (XMODEM, YMODEM, KERMIT, etc.) - Slick user interface that
stays out of your way unless needed - It even has an unattended
answer mode (that SHOULDN'T BE USED AS A BBS) but is good enough
for the occasional remote down/up load between friends.
The Ordering info lists the following prices (remember this is
from a manual dated 1986 !)
Procomm Disk : $10
(Softcopy of docs included; Doesn't
include registration !)
Registration: $25
Disk w/Registration: $35 (suprise, suprise...)
Disk, Reg, Printed Docs: $50
Hope this proves usefull.
...steve...
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Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!think.com!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!linac!att!cbfsb!cbnewsb.cb.att.com!rosen From: rosen@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (steven.b.rosen) Newsgroups: comp.windows.ms Subject: Re: Communications Programs for Windows Summary: Procomm: I havn't found a communications package better. Message-ID: <1991May18.164135.27522@cbfsb.att.com> Date: 18 May 91 16:41:35 GMT References: <1991May17.232439.20221@agate.berkeley.edu> Sender: news@cbfsb.att.com Distribution: usa Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories Lines: 55