lauren@vortex.UUCP (Lauren Weinstein) (08/16/86)
I don't like seeing these groups used for commercial purposes, but past experience has taught me that my remaining silent when the "UUCP for MSDOS" question gets asked just causes problems. I get piles of direct mail and someone usually ends up posting an old version of my UULINK info blurb to the net (with old phone numbers, etc.) that only makes things worse. So, in response to the query, I'll post the current UULINK info blurb below (UULINK 1.1 is being shipped on a regular basis), but please direct any queries to the phone number at the end of the blurb. Thanks much. --Lauren-- ----- tm UULINK Comprehensive UUCP/Mail/Netnews/Networking/Remote Access for MSDOS Lauren Weinstein/Vortex Technology (6/1/86) ------------------- UUCP Communications ------------------- o Fully automated and/or manual text and binary transmission/reception of files from full or partial direct paths or via spool directories to/from any other system with UUCP capabilities. Full handling of both locally and remotely queued file transfer requests, with various special extensions for cooperating hosts. Communications are compatible with all existing UUCP versions. o Full logging (if desired) of all transfers, call attempts, successful and failed logins by remote systems/users, etc., including timestamps, full file transfer information, corrected error rate for calls, trouble records, etc. o Full handling of manual and automatic incoming and outgoing calls including automatic speed selection (if desired), login/password controls, etc. Suitable for use with single, dual, and triple speed modems, and for direct lines. Configurable for various complex login sequences including port selectors/switches, etc. Can operate fully unattended. o Complete table-driven read/write file access controls. o Various automatic "call-back" provisions for extra security if desired. o Automatic scheduling of outgoing UUCP calls (or other local work) and table-driven modem dialing that can be customized for virtually any autodial modem with working DTR (data terminal ready) and CD (carrier detect) lines. The scheduling mechanism can be used to trigger virtually any desired local programs at any given dates and/or times. Various utilities have been included to simplify the setup of complex multiple site polling schedules, to handle outgoing call time restrictions (to save on call costs), etc. o Error conditions reported via detailed local/remote return mail. o Allows direct generation and handling of multiple-hop file transfers (without special encoding/decoding being required) with cooperating sites. ------------------------------------ Mail and Netnews Generation/Handling ------------------------------------ o Can send and receive both local and remote mail via standard UUCP ("!") and/or RFC 920/976 Internet domain ("@") routing. Both incoming and outgoing mail handlers support the "class 3" (most complex) domain routing description of the UUCP mail routing project. Supports fully automated routing of addresses such as "user@site.domain" (where "domain" may be .COM, .EDU, .GOV, .UUCP, .ARPA, etc.) via a customizable path routing table. Routing can also be specified differently for both incoming (pass-through to other sites) and direct outgoing mail. Gateway addressing is fully supported, as is support for subdomain routing and addressing when needed. Provides the MSDOS user with the capability of joining the international UUCP/Internet mail network for mail sending, receiving, forwarding, pass-through, etc., and/or to set up private networks as desired. o Full handling of both locally generated and remote mail, both for local delivery and for "pass-through" to other sites via both UUCP ("!") and/or Internet domain ("@") routing syntax. Ready for operation both as a normal UUCP mail site or as a complex domain/subdomain mail generator and handler for Internet compatibility. o Generates and handles standard UUCP header lines, plus Internet (e.g. Arpanet/Milnet/UUCPnet) [RFC 822/920/976] From:, Date:, CC:, To:, Subject:, In-Reply-To:, Reply-To:, and other Internet header lines as appropriate. o Compatible with both standard UUCP and applicable Internet 822/920/976 standards. RFC 822 headers, with RFC 920/976 domain addresses, are generated for all non-local mail. People's real names and other extended info is included on all messages whenever possible. o Complete error messages are automatically mailed back to the specified UUCP return-address point in cases of undeliverable local mail or rejected pass-through mail (e.g. unknown users, sitenames, etc.) whenever possible. Failed delivery text and control files are saved for manual operator delivery or handling when desired. o Distribution lists are supported and are available both to locally generated and incoming mail. These distribution lists may generate both local and remote addresses, with special features provided to simplify list handling from outside gateways. o Address aliasing is provided. "Global" aliases may be specified which apply to all users system-wide and are also available to incoming remote mail. Also, each local user may have their own "local" aliases list which applies only to their own outgoing (both local and remote address destinations) mail traffic (expanding their local aliases into the message header as appropriate). Distribution lists and aliases may call each other and recurse as appropriate. o All remote incoming mail transactions (both for local delivery and pass-through to another site) are fully logged when desired. o Built-in capability to generate and transmit Usenet "netnews" messages. o Headers may be modified/changed by the user, and the user may drop into any selected text editor for full message text editing as desired, as well as run other programs from within the mail program. o Complete handling of text saving, etc. in cases of bad mail addressing, delivery problems, etc. o Facilities to support the sending of mail from multiple local users on the same local system, with completely independent mailboxes, mail and netnews signature files, default editor selections, etc. o "MORE"-type screen scrolling control for message displays when desired. ------------------------------------ Mail and Netnews Reading and Replies ------------------------------------ o Allows reading and automatic reply generation for local, conventional UUCP routing ("!"), and Internet 822/920/976 domain-based ("@") routing mail and netnews. o A wide variety of commands to scan message headers, generate replies of various sorts, forward messages, save and sort messages in a variety of manners, jump to external programs, manage mailboxes, etc. o Messages may be viewed via display-oriented or line-oriented text editors when desired. o Special handling and reply generation for incoming Usenet netnews messages including built-in netnews message decryption (when desired). Netnews is handled as a special class of mail (via a "netnews mailbox"). In general, given the hardware/software limitations of these small systems, it is not deemed practical nor desirable for these sites to support forwarding of other than locally generated netnews to other sites--the volumes of data are simply too large. It would be possible to add general netnews forwarding via outboard programs to requeue news messages if really desired, but given the massive volumes of data involved with netnews, few sites would have sufficient disk capability to support such forwarding in a practical sense. Contact us if you really want to pursue the issues involved in general netnews forwarding from these systems. Note that this applies only to non-mail "netnews"--forwarding of all mail messages to/from remote sites is fully supported as described earlier. o Special features for dealing with complex "sendmail" headers from remote Internet sites. o Facilities to support the receiving of mail by multiple local users on the same local system, with completely independent mailboxes, etc. o "MORE"-type screen scrolling control for message displays when desired. --------------------- Special Remote Access --------------------- o Facilities are provided to allow the user the ability to operate flexible remote dialup access to their system as desired, subject only to particular programs' not always writing to the local console screen and reading from the local keyboard. In particular, the UULINK mail generation and reading programs may be run remotely allowing the user to send or receive mail from their site remotely via direct login. When sending mail via a remote dialup, the user may elect to automatically use a line-oriented editor rather than locally-oriented display editors. This remote access capability co-exists with the UUCP dialup capabilities and is fully password protected. ------------- Miscellaneous ------------- o A wide variety of miscellaneous utilities are provided to provide integration of the various programs, to simplify complex polling setups, handle systems without realtime clocks, deal with special communications or compatibility problems, handle file transfer and queuing requests of all sorts, etc. Extensive diagnostic capabilities in case of problems, with creation of tracing audit files, etc. if desired. Requires minimum 256K bytes. Hard disk recommended but not essential. Compatible with MSDOS/PCDOS versions 2.X through 3.X on the IBM PC/XT/AT, Compaq, etc. Single quantity end user price for the package is $335. Inquiries regarding quantity discounts, etc. are welcome. For more information regarding UULINK, please call (213) 390-3920. Thank you. UULINK is a trademark of Lauren Weinstein.