Asri-unix.1316 net.unix-wizards utzoo!decvax!cca!RGF@MIT-MC@sri-unix Sat Apr 24 21:04:50 1982 MicroNet protocol From: Ronald G Fowler I found the source for the executive, along with a documentation file, on several remotely-accessed CP/M systems (RCPM)...according to the documenttation, MicroNet (nee Compuserve) relased the source subject to some restrictions. What is unclear is WHO they released the sou source to. At any rate, I will now attempt to include the documentation in this message via a "file send" function of the terminal program I am using. I've never tried this before in the message system I'm using, so if anything comes through garbled, you'll understand why. Oh, yeah...you should still be able to get the source from Keith Petersens RCPM system (313-759-6569, ringback...ie, call and let phone ring once, hang up and call back within 40 seconds..the computer will then send a carrirer). Latest version I believe is BUFEXEC.ASM, which will probably be squeezed as BUFEXEC.AQM. I suggest first sending mail to W8SDW8SDZ@MC inquiring about availability (W8SDZ is Keith Pet- ersen). Here goes the file transfer attempt: #: 3286 Sec. 0 - General Sb: #MNEXEC source! 03-Oct-81 09:02:03 Fm: CP-MIG Sysop 70000,642 To: ALL Well, we may be slow, but we didn't forget! The source for the MicroNet executive is now available thanks to the efforts of Wiz- 10. The management at Compuserve is to be applauded in my opinion for allowing us to distribute source for CP/M, TRS-80, and Heath/Zenith with no strings attached! All we ask is that you retain the credit and copyright in all modifications to the programs. The retrieval info is in for section 0, but its so simple, I'll repeat it here - we have a file MNEXEC.DOC on 70000,642 (go to command (OK) level to read it) and a packed file containing the dozen or so files. Have fun with modifying the exec, and please let us know of any interesting changes you make. Incidentally, I have been kind of slow adding software to the database because of the imminent release of a new distribution facility which should allow us much better control over updates, etc. Please bear with us; the results will be worth it! Charlie. #: 3287 Sec. 0 - General Sb: #MNEXEC 03-Oct-81 10:31:59 Fm: CP-MIG Sysop 70000,642 To: All Please NOTE!! The distribution of the MNEXEC program is subject to 3 conditions due to the type of license we have been granted. As long as you abide by these conditions the source can be redistributed by you (but you can't charge for it!!). (1) The Compuserve copyright notice MUST stay just like it is (2) Compuserve must be given ALL enhancements and improvements (3) The program in any form (including enhancements) remains the ultimate property of Compuserve, Inc. PLEASE abide by these restrictions!! Failure of even one of you to do so could lead to abbrogation of the agreement, and since I'm the guy who signed the licensing agreement - I guarantee that that'd be the end of the sub-licensing!! These restrictions are rather generous on Compuserve's part - and I plan to enforce them to whatever degree I can!! Thank you, Tom Jorgenson (sysop) #: 3307 Sec. 1 - Members Sb: ##3298-MNET Exec 03-Oct-81 17:21:57 Fm: CP-MIG Sysop 70000,642 To: Steve Hecker 70340,126 (X) Steve, as the .DOC file explains, the file is a mnet packed file. You must use the PAC commands to access the individual files. When at the MNET command level, type PAC HELP for help with the available commands. Basically, to get a listing of the files, use PAC CAT FROM CPM.PAK. To typ a file, use PAC TYP filename, and to put an individual file in your account, use PAC RET filename. I hope this helps. -David Kozinn- (Sysop) *** MicroNET Executive for CP/M *** This diskette contains the following files: MNEXEC.COM - a loaded version of the MicroNET Executive OVERLAY.ASM - this file contains assembler source of the serial I/O routines which service the modem. It is to be used for customizing the executive to different serial I/O configurations. The port and flag bit assignments as supplied are as follows: Port 03H for UART status Bit 7 = 0 implies transmitter ready Bit 6 = 0 implies receiver ready Port 01H for UART data ----- END OF INCLUDED TEXT ----- I won't know until I read my own copy of this message how this transfer turned out...if there are any problems, I'll upload the file to MC for those who can access it there. Incidently, I cut the file off purposely di_uring the disk inventory, since the remainder of the file documents the MN package and is not (yet) pertinent to our discussion. --Ron Fowler ----------------------------------------------------------------- gopher://quux.org/ conversion by John Goerzen of http://communication.ucsd.edu/A-News/ This Usenet Oldnews Archive article may be copied and distributed freely, provided: 1. There is no money collected for the text(s) of the articles. 2. The following notice remains appended to each copy: The Usenet Oldnews Archive: Compilation Copyright (C) 1981, 1996 Bruce Jones, Henry Spencer, David Wiseman.