ianking@idec.stc.co.uk (Ian King) (03/24/89)
Has anybody in the UK or the rest of world tried BACKMAIL for the PC (recently posted to c.b.i.p). I've read the documentation & got it running on my system (Kaypro 286i + Pace Series 4 modem) put I just cant get it to understand UK-style telephone numbers. For example (fictious numbers) 01-123-3456 or 0123-456789 or even 012-345-6789. This program looks really great (and yes I would register my copy) except I cant use it :-( help!! Regards... ..........Ian King. -- Ian King <ianking@idec.stc.co.uk> or <...mcvax!ukc!idec!ianking> ADVANCE MICRO COMPUTERS...you know it makes sense! JANET: ianking%idec@uk.ac.ukc
dalegass@dalcsug.UUCP (Dale Gass) (03/25/89)
In article <1164@idec.stc.co.uk> ianking@idec.stc.co.uk (Ian King) writes: >Has anybody in the UK or the rest of world tried BACKMAIL for the PC (recently >posted to c.b.i.p). I've read the documentation & got it running on my >system (Kaypro 286i + Pace Series 4 modem) put I just cant get it to >understand UK-style telephone numbers. >For example (fictious numbers) 01-123-3456 or 0123-456789 or >even 012-345-6789. This program looks really great (and yes I would register >my copy) except I cant use it :-( help!! In producing BackMail, the primary initial target was the North American market. Since BackMail automatically registers itself (when you say so) via our 1-800 number, we have to have a 1-800 number in both Canada and the United States. In order to have BackMail work (and generate revenue) throughout Europe (and the rest of the world), we would need toll-free lines in each of these countires, which is a terrible hassle (and expense). However, we are currently setting up distribution deals with people in many countries throughout Europe, South America, Australia, and the rest of the world, whereby these people will deal with the details of the registration process within their country. A European version of the program will be available shortly (I believe it's in the final stages of testing), so stay tuned... -dalegass@ug.cs.dal.ca