nett@gonzo.ETA.COM (Jerry Nettleton) (07/26/88)
I received the following information from Tymnet. It states that X.PC is a
public domain protocol and there is no charge for the X.PC dirver or its
concepts. When I get my copy from Tymnet, I will post it to the net with the
order form if anyone wants it and provided it's legal to do so.
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X.PC INFORMATION AND UPDATE POLICY
Revised June 13, 1988
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X.PC IS A PUBLIC DOMAIN PROTOCOL. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE X.PC
DRIVER FOR THE PC OR ITS CONCEPTS.
However, for a small cost-defraying charge, the X.PC technical
documentation with source code on diskette is mailed out on the second
Monday of each month. It is sent by first class mail though the U.S.
Postal Service.
X.PC Packet Information
The X.PC Packet provides guidelines to interface the X.PC Driver to an
application on an IBM PC (and 100% compatible) that runs under MS-DOS
or PC-DOS, version 2.00 and above.
Two sample applications (with source code) are provided on diskettes
with the X.PC Driver Module. Also provided are development utilities
which monitor the interaction between your application and the X.PC
Driver Module.
If you wish to modify the driver or to port the X.PC Driver to other
hardware or operating environments, the source code for the X.PC
Driver Module is also provided. The code is mainly written in
Microsoft C, and IBM Macro-assembler to manipulate the 8250
communications processor.
Also included with the X.PC technical documentation and state diagrams
is a utility that allows a PC with two serial cards to be used as an
X.PC line monitor/protocol analyzer.
X.PC Packet Cost
A check for $35.00 ($45.00 if outside the United States) covers the
cost of five (5) diskettes, the documentation, and the postage and
handling.
X.PC Packet Rush Deliveries
Rush deliveries are processed only if the check and the completed
request are accompanied by a self-addressed (with billing account
number) airbill for overnight delivery. Self-addressed airbills for
Federal Express, DHL, or Airborne are accepted. No "bill recipient" or
COD (such as UPS) will be processed for rush delivery.
X.PC Information Policy . 1 .
How to Order the X.PC Packet
1. Complete the X.PC Information Request order form on page 3.
2. Attach a check or money order payable to "X.PC Distribution" for
$35.00 ($45.00 if outside the United States), to defray the costs
of the diskettes, shipping, and handling. There is NO CHARGE for
the X.PC public domain code itself.
Purchase orders or CODs are NOT ACCEPTED.
3. Send the order form and your check or money order to:
X.PC Distribution
Technical Publications Services
M/S F35
McDonnell Douglas Center
2560 North First Street
P.O. Box 49019
San Jose, CA 95161-9019
4. Your company will be placed in our data base, and will be notified
when the next release of code or documentation is available.
5. The packet will be sent by first class mail. Postage is included in
the fee.
6. Orders are mailed on the second Monday of every month. Requests for
express mail will be processed two or three days after receipt of
your order.
7. If you have any questions upon receipt of the material, please
refer to the Development Support Policy in the X.PC Packet.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to continue to provide
you with the very best service possible.
X.PC Information Policy . 2 .
X.PC INFORMATION REQUEST
Order Form
________________________
Company: _________________________ Contact: ________________________
Address: _________________________ Title: ________________________
Address: _________________________ Phone #: ________________________
City: _________________________ Date: ________________________
State/Zip:_________________________
I would like the X.PC Packet technical documentation. Please send:
_______ X.PC Packet(s) @ $35.00 each ($45 outside U.S.) $__________
(5 diskettes with X.PC source code and
documentation)
Please make the check or money order payable to "X.PC Distribution."
Please mail the completed copy of this form and your check or money
order to:
X.PC Distribution
Technical Publications Services
M/S F35
McDonnell Douglas Center
2560 North First Street
P.O. Box 49019
San Jose, CA 95161-9019
X.PC Information Policy . 3 .
Jerry Nettleton email: nett@gonzo.eta.com
Software Engineer at&t: 612-642-8797
ETA Systems, Inc. usps: 1450 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108