karl@ddsw1.MCS.COM ([Karl Denninger]) (10/17/88)
(Sorry about the duplication; our previous message may not have gotten out)
If you've seen this twice I apologize in advance... KSD
Our linkage is shown here in example -- this posting was made from AKCS, and
has linked itself to the Usenet as well......
AKCS V5.5 (tm)
The Future in Computer Conferencing is here today.
NOW:
For a limited time, and only on specific machines, get AKCS V5.5
for just $149! This is a savings of 40% off the regular price!
Order TODAY - This is a VERY LIMITED TIME OFFER. See the end of
this posting for price and ordering information.
AKCS is a threaded conferencing package with extraordinary versitility, ease
of use, and performance. Operating on nearly all modern Unix (tm) systems,
AKCS is the answer to your computer conferencing needs, whether you be a
corporate or individual user.
Designed for excellent performance on a small Unix or Xenix machine, AKCS is
willing to work for you on all sizes of computers. From the small 80286
system to the largest Amdahl or VAX, AKCS and MCS deliver an outstanding
value for your investment.
Some key features of AKCS V5.5 are:
o NEW for V5.5 -- Now linked with the Usenet! Your conferencing system can
be automatically fed from a netnews neighbor (or an operating netnews
site at your location), and responses and new items will be posted back
to the net if desired. This allows you to use AKCS as a high-power
Usenet organizer! An expiration option in the AKCS software deletes a
discussion item when no followups have occurred in a specified number of
days -- allowing you to keep active discussions as long as there is
interest. Both unidirectional and bidirectional links are fully
supported.
o Unequaled captive login and enhanced security features allow you to set
up a complete multiuser system with conferencing, file up/down load,
chat (multiuser real-time communications) and any desired external programs
without the need to assign user shell accounts. AKCS manages all aspects
of creation of these ids and the maintenance involved. Multiuser 'chat'
software and a newuser signup program which creates normal unix login id's
are provided in source at no additional charge.
o Security features are automatically keyed to the account; the concept of
"captive" logins is supported to permit a completely secure environment.
Full privileges for conference membership may be assigned by conference,
for both normal system and captive AKCS users. Both 'allowed' and 'denied'
processing is provided for utmost flexibility.
o All AKCS commands, help screens and main command prompts may be redefined
by the system administrator, and new external commands may be added or
deleted as desired. Customize your system to suit YOUR needs and desires.
Detailed information is provided to customers on request so they may insure
that a captive login remains secure.
o Conferences link with any number of other AKCS sites, for a fully networked
solution. You can now share your items with your uucp neighbors. Fully
configurable to use any desired transport mechanism (uucp, arpa, xmodem,
etc.), and capable of maintaining linkage with any number of additional
machines. Both compressed and straight-ascii interchange is supported.
Loop detection is also provided to prevent infinite message loops.
Mailed transport permits transfer in a multi-hop environment (check first
with the email neighbors you will mail through!). The message interchange
format is documented in the owner manual in the event you would like to
interface an external package to AKCS. MCS permits the free use of the
*message interchange format* by the public; the descriptive document is in
the public domain.
o Fully multi-user, with multiple system links being transparent to the user.
AKCS supports up to 4096 active threads per conference, with no limit to
the number of conferences -- you are effectively limited only by available
disk space.
o Maintenance commands from the main menu permit a 'fairwitness' to rebuild
critical system files without advanced training in AKCS internals. A
full-screen maintenance program is provided as well, and allows the AKCS
administrator(s) to add and delete conferences, configure links, and impose
or lift restrictions on the usage of conference(s), as well as maintain the
captive user accounts. There is no need to manually search directories for
affected files; the 'point and shoot' interface makes it a snap.
o Easy installation instructions and an on-line manual page as well as
on-line help are available at every point; use of the system is easy for
both the novice and the experienced user.
o Message disposal functions include "postpone", "mark", "forget" (does not
show you responses to that item in the future), and "censor".
o All commands may be entered with the least number of characters that
uniquely identifes that command (ie: 'read' can be entered as 'r', since no
other command starts with the letter "R").
o Full moderation capability for those conferences which should be run as a
moderated forum of discussion. AKCS fully supports mail paths to the
moderator for those sites which are distant from the actual moderator's
home site. Moderation may be set individually for each conference.
o An 'options' screen is provided in AKCS which allows users to customize the
operation of AKCS to suit their needs, including message header format
and verbosity level, as well as the specification of an external pager
(non-captive users only).
o Interfaces with our companion product, ELBS, providing file Up/Download
access in an easy-to-use and understand format. ELBS can run in either a
full-screen or text mode, depending on the user's terminal capabilities.
ELBS permits either unrestricted or quota-based Up/Download.
o Source code is available at a reasonable price; call or write for
information.
Of course, AKCS, like all our software products, comes with our famous
support and upgrade policy -- problems are attended to *now*, enhancements
(downloaded via uucp or xmodem) are free during the first 6 months, and our
competent technical support staff is standing by should you have questions
about the product. AKCS users are also eligible to receive any or all of
our currently linked conferences, providing you are willing to poll our
organizations' equipment. We have several conferences which are of wide-area
interest available on request to all AKCS sites.
AKCS is available NOW for the following system configurations:
o SCO Xenix/286 and /386
o Microport Unix SysV/286 and /386
o AT&T 3b1 and 3b2 series systems
MCS will port to other Unix configurations on a time-and-materials basis if
desired -- contact us if you wish to inquire about a specific system
configuration. We are also willing to license the Source Code to qualified
firms.
AKCS V5 Binary License Pricing:
Operating system Price
Xenix V/286 or Microport SV/AT $ 149.00 << NEW LOW PRICE!
AT&T 3b1/7300 $ 149.00 << NEW LOW PRICE!
All 80386 Operating Environments $ 249.00
AT&T 3b2 From $ 249.00
Others $ CALL
AKCS V5 Source License Pricing:
Unix/Xenix System V, DEC Ultrix $2,499 + Desired Porting
To order or for more information, contact MCS today.
Macro Computer Solutions, Inc.
415 South East Garfield Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
(312) 566-8910
For a complete live demonstration of AKCS call our computer system by modem at:
(312) 566-8911 or (312) 566-8912 24-hour modem access at 300-2400 baud
--
Karl Denninger (karl@ddsw1.MCS.COM, ddsw1!karl)
Data: [+1 312 566-8912], Voice: [+1 312 566-8910]
Macro Computer Solutions, Inc. "Quality solutions at a fair price"