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Introducing SalaThai London BBS


A new Bulletin Board System (BBS or computer on-line forum) is now 
available in the heart of London. 

	SalaThai London     (call: 0171 - 359 8575 - United Kingdom)

Like its sister BBS in Thailand, SalaThai London covers issues on Asia - 
particularly Thailand, but also neighbouring countries and countries in 
Southeast Asia. Sala Thai London, however, will particularly target 
issues of interest for Thais, other Asians, Brits, Europeans, and other 
citizen of this world who are currently not in Thailand/Asia.

SalaThai London thus provides information on what is going on in the UK 
(Thai restaurants, Thai community guide, activities, Thai temple fairs, 
places to go, things to do, things to know).

Special conference areas can be set up for people who want to discuss 
particular issues.

Conferences with limited access can be set up to guarantee privacy. 
Contact the administrator if you are interest in managing your own 
conference on SalaThai London  (this is very easy to do, great fun, and 
can be very useful for customer support).

Although initially most of the information of SalaThai will be on 
Thailand, Thai language, Thai restaurants, religion, food, 
etc............. people interested in other Southeast Asian nations are 
very welcome to participate and in fact build their own areas within the 
SalaThai London BBS. 

Features of SalaThai London:

* Free access for all. Graphic User Interface for Macs and PCs.
* Generous privileges (time and files)
* Many conferences
* Large file areas  (information, games, utilities, system software, 
fonts)
* Private/Public chat
* Thailand and Asia news (on society, business, culture, politics , & 
economics)
* London/UK news  (on Asian issues (food, activities, movies, religions, 
etc.)

SalaThai London will also provide users the opportunity to send email to 
virtually anywhere in the world and use SalaThai London to read their 
favourite Usenet news. 

Furthermore, SalaThai London will provide Thai language facilities (Thai 
language support) to those who have the appropriate fonts/add-ons 
installed on their system (for example, Thai Windows or Sahaviriya's 
add-on for System 7.5 (or earlier)).

SalaThai London is linked to SalaThai (Bangkok), the most popular BBS in 
Thailand. Users of SalaThai London have the opportunity to chat with 
people in Thailand for the cost of a local call. Find old friends, new 
friends, people who can answer your questions on virtually everything you 
want to know about Thailand and the rest of Asia (SalaThai Bangkok is 
linked to systems in other Asian countries). SalaThai Bangkok already has 
hundreds of users waiting to communicate with you!

Want to advertise on SalaThai London? No problem! For the first three 
months everything on SalaThai is free, even advertisements. Just contact 
the administrator. Everything can be provided.

Why SalaThai London? In the times of Internet some people may ask this 
question. SalaThai and the Internet are very different. The Internet can 
be slow, is vast, and often chaotic. SalaThai is fast (we use 28.8 Modems 
only, but you can use any modem to connect to SalaThai London), well 
managed, and has vast information on Thailand and Asia (Vietnam, Laos, 
Cambodia, Burma, ....).

SalaThai will provide with Internet email facilities (with your own full 
name if you want) and you can read Usenet news. If you want to become a 
full Internet user, SalaThai can also help you with that. We have 
experience with setting up Internet accounts and can tell you where the 
best places on Internet are. 

SalaThai London is *now* (15. May 1995) available. Access is free for 
all. SalaThai is a non-commercial BBS (but free advertising is allowed 
and supported) which depends on voluntary contribution from members. Just 
call:

	0171 - 359 8575 (BBS number from within the UK)

or  	+ 44 - 171 - 359 8575 (BBS number from outside the UK).

If you cannot get through or want to report a problem, please send a fax 
to:

	+ 44 - 171 - 359 8576 (fax only)

The SalaThai London is running 24 hours. Give it a try.

All you need is a modem and a communications program. For best results, 
download the First Class Client Software (available for Macs and PCs). 
However, a command line interface is available for those using other 
computers or DOS-only systems.

Just register when you log-on and fill out your resume. That's it!

I look forward to meeting you on SalaThai London.

Regards (Sawasdee Khrup),


Martin Venzky-Stalling (nickname: Boem), Administrator                   
                               


Questions or problems? 

Sent Internet email to:          martinvs@dircon.co.uk

or on Compuserve:	          100045,114

or fax to:		           0171 - 359 8576 

or phone:		           0171 - 354 0491 (please, only if 
urgent)



Instruction for using the SalaThai London BBS

SalaThai London is a Bulletin Board System (BBS or computer forum) which 
you can access with a modem (a computer communication device) and a 
communications software package (this often comes with the modem when you 
buy it or is included with Windows (Windows Terminal)). We recommend a 
fast modem (28.8 V.34) because it saves you money on the long-term. 
However, SalaThai works with all kinds of modems, including slower and 
old ones.

SalaThai London BBS uses FirstClass Server Software. This is a 
particularly easy-to-use software package which provides a Graphic User 
Interface (GUI) for Macintosh and PC users (with Windows). However, 
anybody can use SalaThai London (with Command Line User Interface (a text 
based approach)). For best results, however, you need what is called the 
FirstClass Client Software.

This software is available for PC and Macintosh computers. If you do not 
have the FirstClass Client Software for your computer system, you can get 
it from many Bulletin Board Systems, including of course, SalaThai 
London.

You have to log into SalaThai London with your normal communications 
software. For best results, you must set the Terminal Simulation Option 
to VT100. When you log in for the first time, you will be asked for a 
User-ID and a password (you can chose your own User-ID and password). 
After that, SalaThai will ask you if you want to register as a new user. 
Reply yes, and then fill out the form (real name, address, telephone 
number, etc.). Please make an effort to fill this form out. You must fill 
in a name and an address! Please also remember your User-Id and password!

Once you have registered as a new user, you will be taken to what is 
called your desktop. Your desktop should have at least four icons 
(choices): (1) mailbox, (2) news, (3) conferences, and (4) help. You can 
start exploring SalaThai now (by selecting any of the four options and 
going deeper and deeper into subfolders). However, we recommend that you 
take the time to read the help files. For this select option (4). There 
you will also see two files: (1) FirstClass client for PCs and (2) the 
FirstClass client for Macs. Select one of these two and download the 
software to your system. After downloading the software, you can 
disconnect.

Now start installing the FirstClass Client Software on you system. Just 
put the file into a new folder (directory) and start it (run ...). It 
will expand (decompress) automatically. Then start the FC software, which 
will install the FirstClass client on your computer. After installation 
is complete, double-click on the new icon (FirstClass Client). This will 
start the program. You need to select the right modem type, enter your 
User-id, your password, and a telephone number. Then you can connect to 
SalaThai and enjoy the impressive and easy to use graphic user interface. 
Soon you will realise that the bit of work you put into setting up the 
FirstClass Client on your computer was worth it!

If you have any problems, check the modem set-up (modem.fcp). We 
recommend you to turn all options on. Make sure you have chosen the right 
modem port. Only if your problems persist, you may want to play around 
with modemspeed, autospeed, and the other options (turn some of them off 
). If you still have problems, connect with your normal comms software 
and leave a message to the Administrator of SalaThai, or fax, or send 
email (Internet or CompuServe). We will do our best to solve your 
problems as quickly as possible. 

Problem Solving Sheet

To use SalaThai London, there are a number of things that you need to do. 
You may read this sheet only if you encounter a problem. Most people find 
using SalaThai and the FirstClass Client software very easy to use and 
experience no problems. 

Other comms software and Command Line User Interface (CLUI)

For best results and ease of use, you need to use the FirstClass Client 
Software. This is either included  with this introduction package, or can 
be downloaded from SalaThai London when logging in with *any* 
communications software. If you use other communications software (than 
the FirstClass Client), please make sure that you set the terminal option 
to VT 100.

Modem does not connect, connections drops unexpectedly, or other problems
Check that you have set the following option correctly:

Telephone number: make sure you have the right telephone number for 
SalaThai London: the correct number is: 0171 3598575. If you dial through 
a switchboard, put the switching number (for external calls) in front of 
 the above number (if 9 then 90171 3598575). If your switchboard requires 
a short delay, put in a comma after the 9 (9,0171 3598575).

1) Connection Method: Most users will chose the modem.fcp (modem 
connection) 
    If that does not work, try the Communications Tool Box.

2) Pulse or Tone (make sure which one your telephone connections support)

3) Ports (Modem or Printer). Usually modem.

4) Hardware Handshaking - usually turned on
    Carrier Detect - usually turned on 
    DTR - usually turned on

Note: Turn them off  (trying various combinations) if you have a problem, 
or if you know that your modem or modem cable does not support the above 
functions (some internal modems, old modems, or low speed modems that do 
not come with a high-speed  cable). 

5) Autospeed: usually turned off - even if your modem manual says on. Try 
off first!

6) Modemspeed: usually set to highest speed possible, work your way down 
*manually* (ie by setting a lower speed yourself , if this does not work 
(due to poor lines or other reasons). 

PC-users please note that a fast serial port is required for a very 
high-speed modem connection (19,200 plus). Check you PC's hardware 
features. If you have problems, set the modem speed to a lower speed 
(19,200 or lower). This could be particularly necessary if you are using 
an older portable computer (laptop or notebook).

Line is busy
Although two lines are available, due to technical limitations, SalaThai 
London currently runs on only one telephone line. Therefore please be 
patient if the line is busy. If the problem persist, please leave a 
message (fax, voice, or email).

SalaThai is your forum and we want to give you the best service possible. 
If you experience a problem, think that something is wrong, or have a 
query, please contact the Administrator of SalaThai London. Your feedback 
is very appreciated.

Software Order Form

If you need the FirstClass Software for SalaThai London (called the 
FirstClass Client Software - available for Macs and PCs), and do not want 
to download it from SalaThai London directly, then please fill out this 
form and send it together with:

1) one first-class stamp (or one additional disk if international)
2) one self-addressed envelope
3) one pre-formatted disk

to:	SalaThai London
	Finsbury Park Rd.
	London N4 2JZ
	United Kingdom


I would like to receive the FirstClient Software for:

1) Macintosh computer              please tick ___

2) PC-compatible computer        please tick ___

3) both (enclose two disks for this option)


My full name is: 
_____________________________________________________________


My address is: 
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My telephone and fax number(s): 
________________________________________________


My email address is: 
__________________________________________________________


Signature and date: 
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Space for comments, suggestions, and special requests: 
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Please fill out your resume after connecting to SalaThai London!