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        1 - How to use the Quarterdeck Technical Support BBS.               
        2 - New pricing for Desqview API Programming Tools.                 
        3 - BBS's of interest to Desqview users.                            
        4 - Quarterdeck ships Desqview/X!!!                                 
        5 - Latest versions of Quarterdeck products.                        
        6 - X11 & MOTIF Software Development Toolkits for DV/X.             
        7 - DPMI support comes to QEMM!!!                                   
        8 - Beta Program - DV/X Users of PC-NFS, Wollongong and             
            Beame and Whiteside Network Drivers.                            
        9 - Quarterdeck licenses Novell's TCP/IP Transport for DOS.         
       10 - The X-apps are coming!!  The X-apps are coming!!                
       11 - On-line help for our new Wildcat! BBS System.                   
       12 - Instructions for using Folios - the On-line Infobase            
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        USING THE QUARTERDECK OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SUPPORT BBS


GENERAL INFORMATION

     Quarterdeck Office Systems operates a multi-line Electronic Bulletin
Board System in order to provide technical support to our registered users as
well as pre-sales information to individuals considering purchase of
Quarterdeck products.  On our system you will find general files of use to
BBSers (such as archiving and scanning utilities), patches and utilities
written by QOS for our products, technical notes, and user-uploaded files that
the SYSOP deems to be of interest to our users.  In addition, you can read and
write messages with questions and comments about our programs and their
interaction with other software and hardware products.  Many of our message
bases are echoed to BBS's throughout the country.

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     The Quarterdeck Office Systems Technical Support BBS can be reached by
dialing (310) 314-3227.  As of this writing we are running 8 lines which
rotate from that number.

To call our BBS you need:

1)  A modem.

    Users can call in at any baud rate from 300 through 14,400. With data
    compression, users calling in at 14,400 can achieve an effective
    throughput of 38,400.  The prices of modems are dropping constantly.
    2400 baud units can be purchased for under $50, many 9600 baud units can
    be found for under $200, and modems capable of 14,400 connect speeds and
    error correction start at about $300. If you plan to purchase a new modem
    and will be spending a lot of time online at long distance rates and/or
    downloading large files, get the fastest unit you can afford.  The savings
    on your phone bill will be substantial.

    Regardless of the speed at which your modem is communicating, it should be
    configured with the following settings for best results:

    8 Bit Word Length/No Parity/1 Stop Bit
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    (A setting of 7 Bit Word Length/Even Parity/No Stop Bit will also work.)

2)  Communications software.

    Your modem needs to talk to the remote computer via a software package
    that you will configure for your specific hardware configuration. Many
    good shareware programs are available.  (Shareware is freely copied and
    distributed with the "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY" philosophy.  If you like the
    program and continue to use it after a certain specified period of time -
    usually two to four weeks - you are legally and morally responsible for
    registering it with the author and sending in a small fee for its use.
    Procomm and Telix are examples of shareware communications programs.)
    Many new modems come bundled with software. While these packages may not
    include every "bell and whistle" known to electronic communications, they
    are adequate for most people's needs and will, at the very least, let you
    get your feet wet.

    If you wish to use your communication programs inside of our multi-tasking
    environment, DESQview, you should refer to our technote #237 entitled
    COMMPROG.TEC.

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3)  A computer capable of utilizing the above.

    Because our programs are written for IBM-compatible systems, most of our
    callers dial up our BBS via a DOS machine.  If you do not own a modem,
    however, you can access our system via a non-DOS machine.  A friend with a
    Macintosh, for instance, could let you use his or her computer to dial the
    BBS and download technical information.


LOGGING ON FOR THE FIRST TIME

When calling for the first time, you will be asked to fill out a short
questionnaire.  Aliases are not allowed on our system.  You MUST register with
your real first and last name, the city you are calling from, and a phone
number where you can be reached between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm
Pacific Time.  If this minimal information is not provided, your account may
be deleted.

If the BBS requests a password the first time you call, there is already
another user with your name.  If this happens, hang up and call again, using a
different name by changing yours slightly (i.e. add your middle initial,
etc.).
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If there are no other users with your name on the BBS, you will be asked to
type in a password and then to re-type the same password for verification. The
next time you call you will be asked for this password.  Unless you are
certain you will remember it, WRITE IT DOWN.  Passwords should be chosen with
care.  Do not use your name or any other word that others could easily guess.
Do not use the same password you use on other systems.  These precautions are
for your benefit.  If another individual gained access to your account by
using your password, your personal mail could be deleted or mail sent that
appears to be from you but is not.  An individual, posing as you, could upload
commercial, copyrighted software or virus-infected software. Play it safe.
Protect your password and your account.

Once you register with us you will be allowed to use the BBS for 60 minutes
per day. If you require additional time for some specific reason, write a note
to the SYSOP explaining the situation.


ONLINE WITH QOS

Our BBS is running on Wildcat! BBS software.  On a Wildcat! system you
need to be familiar with three menus:  MAIN, FILES, and MESSAGE.
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From the Main Menu you can:

Switch to Files or Message Menu.
Enter a comment to the Sysop.
Join a conference.  (See below for more on conferences.)
Check your personal settings (the way Wildcat! displays information to you.)
Change your help level.
Read the current newsletter.
See who else is online.
See a list of current bulletins with the option of reading them online.
See a list of all users.
Review statistics of activity on our BBS.
Re-read the initial welcome screen.
Enter a "door."  (More on this later.)
Obtain help on available options.
Log off the system.

In BBS-Land, the term "door" refers to another program that is run from
within the BBS program.  Most boards have a "mail door" which allows users
to download packets of messages to be read and responded to off-line.
Wildcat! has its own mail door called Tomcat.  It is the ONLY door that
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is not run from the Door option of the main menu.  Instead, it is run
from the Message Menu.  (Since Tomcat handles downloading of mail
packets, this makes sense.)

If a caller chooses "D" from the Main Menu, he or she would be presented with
a list of available doors.   Choosing one of the doors would cause Wildcat! to
shell to DOS and run the program.   For example, we have recently implemented
a door that would allow callers to access our database of product information.
Other doors may also be added in the future.


CONFERENCES

When you log on for the first time, you will find yourself in the Main Board.
This is considered conference 0 (zero) on most boards, and this is true here
at Quarterdeck.  Typing "J" for Join a Conference will give you a list of
conferences available to you.  (This can vary based on your access level.)  A
typical caller will see the following conferences listed:

Technical Support (Smartnet echo)
API Support (Smartnet echo)
Desqview/X (Smartnet echo)
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Desqview (RIME echo)
Wildcat! BBS (Mustang Software echo)

By switching to one of these conferences you can tap into a huge pool of
messages to and from Quarterdeck Technical Support staff or, in the case of
the Wildcat! echo, messages to and from Mustang's Support Dept. If you have a
question or problem, leave a message in the appropriate conference.   Within a
day or two you should hear from one of our Tech Support people.  (Keep in mind
that we don't work evenings or weekends. If you have a problem that requires
immediate attention, you should call our Technical Support voice line at (310)
392-9701 or send a FAX detailing your problem to (310) 314-3217.)

Echoed conferences are groups of messages sent back and forth between hundreds
or thousands of BBS's belonging to a specific network. Smartnet and RIME are
two of dozens of such networks that share messages.  Many local BBS's belong
to more than one network.  It is possible to call a BBS in your town and find
messages from Smartnet and RIME as well as Fidonet, I-Link, and any number of
other nets.  A board can be a "node" (member) of a specific network and not
carry all of the conferences that are available via that network.  In fact,
nodes are free to pick and choose what conferences are of interest to their
callers.

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Not every RIME or Smartnet board carries our support conferences.  You can
always send a note to the system operator (SYSOP) of the board if you do not
find them, however.  If enough interest is shown, the SYSOP may consider
adding additional conferences to the system.  The obvious advantage to echoed
conferences is that you can obtain Technical Support via a local phone call
rather than calling our system which may be a long distance call for you.

Another way to drastically reduce long distance charges is to use an off-line
reader.  By using a mail door (like Wildcat!'s Tomcat) you can download
packets of messages from the conferences that interest you. Tomcat compresses
these messages into a packet that conforms to the standard .QWK format.  Once
the packet is downloaded, your off-line reader program uncompresses the
messages and allows you to easily read and respond to them. Your responses are
saved in a reply packet with the extension .REP.  (Packets downloaded from our
BBS are named QOSBBS.QWK; your reply packets are named QOSBBS.REP.)  You then
call the board again and, through Tomcat, upload your reply packet. Tomcat
unzips your replies and places them in the appropriate conferences.   Several
shareware off-line readers are available for download on our BBS.  Check the
file directory, download a program, and start cutting down on those phone
bills!

To read or respond to messages online, switch to the conference of your choice
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by typing "J" and then pick from the conferences available to you.  Typing "M"
from the Main Menu will take you to the Message Menu of the current
conference.  (Keep in mind that you can access any of the three menus (MAIN,
MESSAGE, and FILE) from within ANY conference.  All of the files available for
download are similarly available from within ANY conference.)


SPEAKING OF THAT FILES MENU

Many users call us in order to download a file recommended by a Tech Support
person.  Downloading a file when you already know its exact name is a simple
matter.  From the Main Menu choose "F" for Files Menu.  Next type "D" for
download.  You will be prompted for the name of the file.  If you don't know
the exact name, Wildcat! will let you search for the correct file in a number
of ways.  Extensive on-line help is available from within Wildcat!.

While on-line you can peruse the various file directory listings, read
descriptions of the files, and mark any number of files for downloading. A
text file, WCFILES.LST, can be downloaded which contains all the information
found in the file directory listings.  This file is updated every week or two.
While online you can also get a listing of all files which have been added
since the last time you checked for new files or after a date of your choice.
Take some time to check out the files available for download.  A multitude of
valuable public domain and shareware programs are available that can make you
more productive and your computing more fun.

To download a file you must tell Wildcat! to send it via a particular
protocol, and your communications program must be using that same protocol.
The most popular transfer protocol is Zmodem.  It allows you to download a
group of files without user input between files; more importantly, though, it
allows you to "recover" from a crash.  That is, if your download is aborted
for any reason, Zmodem can pick up where it left off.  The first time you drop
carrier (lose your phone connection) about 28 minutes into a 30 minute
download, you will appreciate the benefits of this protocol!  Many other
popular protocols (including Xmodem, Ymodem, and Kermit) are also available.

Neophyte BBS users who need to download a file should obtain the numbers of
several systems that are a local phone call away.  Call them and download a
few files.  Make sure your modem and communications program are properly
configured and you are familiar with the basic concepts of telecommunications.
Only then should you take the plunge and start dialing out-of-state boards.

One very common problem that every modem owner runs into at some point is
"line noise".  You dial up your favorite BBS and before you can type in your
name, the screen begins to fill up with "garbage" characters.  You finally get
your name typed in and try entering your password, only to have the same thing
occur.  This line noise is the result of interference on the phone line.  It
can result from defective equipment, such as your modem, the serial cable or
port, but most often it is the phone line itself that is to blame.

Some phone companies seem to produce "cleaner" lines than others.  If you are
bothered by line noise often, you might want to call your local phone company
and ask them to check your line.  In some cases they can improve the line
quality.  In some areas a special service is available for telephone lines
which are dedicated to data transfer.  This service, when available, generally
costs a little more than a standard voice line, but is geared toward the
attentuation levels unique to data transfer.  This might be a good idea if
your business depends on reliable data transfer via modem.  In most cases,
however, it is unnecessary.  You should be aware that some states have
legislation requiring this service for those who use modems.  Check with your
local phone company for specific regulations in your area.

If you only seem to get line noise when calling one system, drop the SYSOP a
note describing the problem.  Meanwhile, the solution is to log off and call
back.   Often you will come in on a different line and the connection will be
better.

We hope the information in this technical note is helpful.  If you have
questions or want additional information about communicating via modem, log on
to a few local BBS systems, read the messages, and download some files.  Most
important: don't be afraid to ask questions.  BBSers are friendly, helpful
people who LOVE what they do and are eager to help others enjoy what has
probably become an obsession for them!


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  *          Trademarks are property of their respective owners.         *
  *This technical note may be copied and distributed freely as long as it*
  *is distributed in its entirety and it is not distributed for profit.  *
  *          Copyright (C) 1992 by Quarterdeck Office Systems            *
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               QUARTERDECK DEVELOPMENT TOOLKITS

[Revised 10/09/92]

                 DESQVIEW API DEVELOPMENT TOOLS 

For those interested in making DOS applications more powerful,
DESQview has an Application Program Interface (API).  This API lets
programs control and interact with DESQview and with other programs
running in DESQview. Using the DESQview API, a program can tap into
the powerful capabilities built into DESQview-multitasking,
windowing, intertask communications, mailboxes, shared programs,
memory management, mousing, data transfer, menu-building and help.
Programs written specifically for DESQview can create additional
processes or tasks.  DESQview API libraries are available for
Assembly, Basic, C, Clipper, Dbase, and Pascal.  

The DESQview API tools are now available direct from Quarterdeck at
the following prices.  

API Reference Manual     $25.00
API Toolkit - Basic      $100.00
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API Toolkit - C          $100.00
API Toolkit - Clipper    $100.00
API Toolkit - Dbase      $100.00
API Toolkit - Pascal     $100.00

Each complete Toolkit includes the API Reference Manual, specified
Language Library, API Panel Design Tool, API Debugger and DESQview
v. 2.4.  

DESQVIEW/X DEVELOPMENT TOOLS  

The DESQview/X development tools allow developers to develop X
Window System applications for DOS.  For developers who have
already written X applications for other operating systems such as
UNIX, these tools can be used to port those applications to DOS. 
The available DESQview/X development tools include the industry
standard Xlib, Xt Intrinsics, Athena Widgets and Motif Toolkits.

DESQview/X Libraries for GNU C/C++ on Internet/QUARTERDECK BBS

The DESQview/X X11 Xlib, Xt Intrinsics and Athena Widgets for the
GNU C/C++ compiler are available from the Internet and are also
available from the Quarterdeck Bulletin Board.  This allows
developers to develop/port DOS X Window applications using the GNU
compiler (which is free on the Internet) at no cost.

The DESQview/X X11 development libraries can be downloaded from the
anonymous ftp server at barnacle.erc.clarkson.edu in the directory
/pub/msdos/djgpp. The file is qddvx100.qip with a size of 841794.
The file qddvx100.mft contains a contents list for qddvx100.qip

Instructions for downloading:
File location:
    host:      barnacle.erc.clarkson.edu
    login:     ftp
    password:  send your e-mail address
    directory: ~ftp/pub/msdos/djgpp

As a convenience to non-FTP users, djgpp is also stored on
Clarkson's archive server. To access the archive server, do this:

   % mail archive-server@barnacle.erc.clarkson.edu
   Subject: <none>
   help
   index msdos/djgpp
   ^D

DESQview/X Toolkits

There are 4 DESQview/X "Development Kits" available for purchase
from Quarterdeck.  Many of the components are available separately
as well.

1.   DESQview/X X11 Starter Kit                             $50.00
     This kit is for use with the GNU C/C++ compiler only.  It's
     similar to what's available from the Internet, except that it
     includes the DESQview/X Roadmap documentation.
     Contents:
       -  DESQview/X Roadmap
       -  3-disk set which includes the GNU C/C++ compiler, full
          X11 R4 programming libraries for GNU, DESQview/X system
          library with Berkeley Socket Interface, sample programs
          and make files.

2.   DESQview/X X11 Library Kit                             $300.00
     This kit includes the Starter Kit, but also includes libraries
     which support the various DOS C compilers listed below, and
     other materials.
     Contents:
       -  DESQview/X Roadmap
       -  3-disk set which includes the GNU C/C++ compiler, full
          X11 R4 programming libraries for GNU, DESQview/X system
          library with Berkeley Socket Interface, sample programs
          and make files.
       -  4-disk set which includes libraries for Microsoft C,
          Borland C++, Zortech C++, Rational Instant C, Watcom
          C/386, and Metaware High C compilers. 
       -  The O'Reilly X Reference and Programming Guides (Volumes
          1, 2, 4, and 5) 
       -  1-disk set for the Rational Systems DOS/4GX DOS extender
          tools.
        - Rational Systems DOS/4GX documentation.

3.   DESQview/X X11 Toolkit                                 $750.00
     This "complete" toolkit includes everything in the X11 Library
     Kit, plus the additional tools listed below.
     Contents:
       -  Includes the X11 Library Kit described above, plus:
       -  Rational Systems Instant-C
       -  Oxygen
       -  Quarterdeck Developers Passport Support.

4.   DESQview/X Motif Toolkit (shipping October)            $150.00
     This kit is for developers who want to port/develop OSF/Motif
     applications.  Motif developers may also need one of the other
     toolkits which include Xlib, Xt, etc... 
     Contents:
       -  OSF/Motif Roadmap
       -  Diskette set with OSF/Motif Libraries for the Metware,
          Watcom and GNU compilers.
       -  O'Reilly Volume 6
       -  DESQview/X OSF/Motif Window Manager.

In addition, many DESQview/X development tools are available
separately:
  -  O'Reilly Volume 1: Xlib Programming Manual              $25.00
  -  O'Reilly Volume 2: Xlib Reference Manual                $25.00
  -  O'Reilly Volume 4: X Toolkit Intrinsics Programming     $25.00
  -  O'Reilly Volume 4M: X Toolkit Intrinsics, Motif Ed.     $25.00
  -  O'Reilly Volume 5: X Toolkit Intrinsics Reference       $25.00
  -  O'Reilly Volume 6: Motif Programming Manual             $25.00
  -  DOS/4GX DOS Extender                                   $100.00
  -  Instant-C for DESQview/X                               $250.00
  -  Oxygen for DESQview/X                                   $50.00
  -  Quarterdeck Developer Passport Support (per year)      $450.00

Compiler Support

The DESQview/X X11 Libraries support the following compilers (Note:
support for the OSF/Motif toolkit is currently limited to the GNU,
Metaware and Watcom compilers only).  

Microsoft C 5.1 and 6.0
Borland C/C++ 3.1
Zortech C/C++ 3.0
MetaWare High C 1.7 and 3.0
Watcom C 386 9.0
GNU C/C++

Note: The Athena Widget Libraries for Borland C/C++ are not
included in the current release of the X11 libraries.

Supported Memory Models for Various DOS C Compilers

Developers can develop/port real mode, 16-bit and 32-bit protected
mode X Windows applications for DOS.  For Motif application
development, only 32-bit protected mode is supported.  Each
compiler supports the following memory models.  DOS/4GX refers to
Rational Systems DOS/4GX DOS Extender available from Quarterdeck.

Borland C/C++
  -  Real Mode
  -  16-bit protected mode EXPs (using DOS/4GX)

GNU C/C++
  -  32-bit protected mode executables (using GO32 DOS Extender)

MetaWare High C
  -  32-bit protected mode Linear Executables (using DOS/4GX)
  -  32-bit protected mode executables (using the Phar Lap 386|DOS
     Extender)

Microsoft C 
  -  Real Mode
  -  16-bit protected mode EXPs (using DOS/4GX)
  -  16-bit protected mode EXPs (using Rational Systems D16M DOS
     Extender) 
  -  16-bit protected mode SegExe format (using DOS/4GX and DLLs)

Watcom C/386
  -  32-bit protected mode executables (using DOS/4GX)
  -  32-bit protected mode executables (using the DOS/4GW extender
     that is available with Watcom C/386)
 
Zortech C/C++ 
  -  Real Mode
  -  16-bit protected mode EXPs (using DOS/4GX)
  -  16-bit protected mode executables (using the ZPM extender
     available with Zortech C/C++)

How to Order the Development Toolkits

Orders for Quarterdeck development tools can be placed directly
with Quarterdeck via mail, phone and fax.    

When ordering the tools, please provide the following information:

     Name
     Company Name (if applicable)
     Address
     City, State, Zip Code
     Daytime Phone Number
     Credit Card Number (if ordering by credit card.  Visa,
     Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted).
     The product being ordered, and quantity.

Shipping Charges
     The shipping charge is $10.00 per toolkit, with the exception
     of the DESQview/X X11 Toolkit ($750), which is $20.00. 
     Shipping via UPS Next Day and Second Day Air is available at
     extra cost.  Please call Quarterdeck for details.

Tax
     California residents must add 8.25% tax.

All toolkits are shipped on 3.5 inch diskettes only. 

Send your orders to:

     Quarterdeck Office Systems
     150 Pico Blvd.
     Santa Monica, CA 90405
     Phone:    800-354-3222
     Fax:      800-354-3329

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         Bulletin Boards of Interest to DESQview Users

The following is a list of electronic bulletin board systems that 
may contain information of specific interest to DESQview users.  
Note: Only minimal effort is made to keep this list up to date, 
particularly private systems may discontinue service or change 
access requirements or forum topics.  If you are a longtime 
"BBSer", we're sure you are familiar with this.
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ALL Computers BBS				  416-960-8679

Operational 24hrs.  Contains latest EMS 4.0 drivers
for their All Charge Card product.  May also include information
on running DESQview with the Charge Card.
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AST Research BBS                                  714-852-1872

AST's official support board.  Usually contains the latest 
version of REMM.SYS.
*---------------------------------------------------------------
ASTRO BBS                                         703-524-1837

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Private BBS system in Washington D.C.  Special forums in 
astronomy, multi-tasking and DESQview.  SYSOP is Kurt Riegel, 
contributor to RBBS and author of the GIVEBACK routine (DESQview 
PAUSE call routine) for compiled BASIC.
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DESQview Bulletin Board                           310-314-3227

Quarterdeck's official system.  Open to users with Priority 
Service and/or registered, Quarterdeck distributed copy of 
DESQview, QEMM and/or companions.
---------------------------------------------------------------
The HEKOM_RBBS                                  (31) 3483 4072

Harmelen HOLLAND (The Netherlands), 24hrs a day, has a special 
area for all DV-aware files (fidonet-adress is 2:286/3 ) 
-  Henny Kohler, sysop
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OHIONet Express                                   216-241-6727

FidoNET node.  Participates in national DESQview echo conference.  
Sysop is David Chatterfield. 
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Sound of Music BBS                                516-536-8723

Private BBS system in New York.  Special forum on multi-tasking 
and DESQview.  SYSOP is Paul Waldinger.
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Komputer Knowledge BBS
Fido BBS in AYLESBURY, UK.  Matrix address 2:257/7 & 2:257/19
DESQview conference.  SYSOP is Andrew Eaves.
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                   OTHER ELECTRONIC SERVICES

Byte Information eXchange (BIX)

Quarterdeck operates a regular vendor support conference on BIX.  
After logging on through your local service, you may either join 
the DESQview conference directly by typing 'join DESQview' at the 
prompt, or use the BIX "keyword", 'vs.qos'.  If you use the  
special vendor support key word for Quarterdeck Office Systems 
'vs.qos', you will save $14 off the one-time BIX online 
registration fee (usually $39, now $25).  The Quarterdeck 
representative has a BIXname, 'qos.rep2'.

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Compuserve

Quarterdeck now operates a regular forum on Compuserve which can 
be reached by typing GO QUARTERDECK after logging on.   Represent-
atives are also active on the IBM Software SIG and can be reached 
for tech info and sales information via EMAIL (76004,2310).  

             * * *   E N D   O F   F I L E    * * * 
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                     QUARTERDECK SHIPS DESQview/X,
                    BRINGS WORKSTATION POWER TO DOS

         Includes X Window System Graphics, Adobe Type Manager,
             Remote computing of DOS and Microsoft Windows,
            via Novell and NetBIOS networks, TCP/IP option.


WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 1992 -- Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:QDEK) announced today at the Federal Office Systems Expo (FOSE)
that DESQview/X is shipping.  DESQview/X brings powerful workstation
capabilities to standalone and networked 386SX and higher DOS personal
computers. DESQview/X, the third DESQview product in Quarterdeck's suite
of multitaskers, is a graphical, multitasking and windowing DOS
environment.  It features a graphical desktop, scalable fonts, keystroke
macros and customizable menus, data transfer and remote computing.  A
key feature of DESQview/X is its ability to run both DOS text and
Microsoft Windows graphics programs in small windows or remotely on
other DESQview/X PCs or X workstations.

      DESQview/X is the first full DOS client/server implementation of
the X-Window System, an international standard for graphical windowing
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and distributed computing.  Adding to DESQview's ability to multitask
DOS and Microsoft Windows programs, DESQview/X incorporates X Window
System graphics and network protocols, plus Rational Systems' 16- and
32- bit shared DOS extender technology to achieve workstation
capabilities and performance.

      "We are taking our DESQview foundation and adding accepted
standards for type, graphics and distributed computing."  said Therese
E. Myers, president and co-founder of Quarterdeck.  "This creates an
open door for DOS users and gives them the ability to take advantage of
the advances in X-related workstation trends regardless of platform.
This is a significant step toward bringing DOS into enterprise
computing."


      DESQview/X provides benefits for both standalone and networked PC
users such as: data transfer to cut and paste between applications
running in different windows regardless of whether they are running
locally or remotely, a graphical interface with three-dimensional look
and feel, menus and icons that are easily customizable and sophisticated
file and print management systems.

      Included with DESQview/X are four companion programs:

        - DESQview/X Application Manager, a graphical desktop and
          program organizer;

        - DESQview/X File Manager, a file manager for either local DOS
          or remote DOS and non- DOS files;

        - DESQview/X Icon Editor, a graphics tool for creating and
          editing pixmap and bitmap icons;

        - Adobe Type Manager (ATM) for DESQview/X, an outline font
          manager with 13 Type 1   fonts for DESQview/X and X Window
          System graphics program.  ATM for DESQview/X also provides
          scalable DOS windows for DOS text programs.


      "We started our DESQview/X development with a belief in the
importance of networking and graphics," said Gary Pope, executive vice
president, development, and Quarterdeck co-founder.  "We also wanted our
DOS users to be able to access computing power, memory or applications
residing on more powerful computers on a network."

      According to Pope, until now DOS lacked an integrated windowing
system designed for graphic communication.  By bringing the X-Window
System to DOS, users gain network access to the universe of X software
running on UNIX, VAX workstations or mainframes.

      Bundled with DESQview/X are Quarterdeck's best-selling memory
manager QEMM-386, and Manifest, a system and memory reporting tool.
Options for DESQview/X, available separately, include the DESQview/X
Network Manager for TCP/IP; and DESQview/X OPEN LOOK Window Manager and
the DESQview/X OSF/Motif Window Manager, both used for customizing the
on-screen interface to match the look of other workstations, from Sun,
Hewlett-Packard, DEC, IBM and others.

      DESQview/X (with the four companions, QEMM-386, Manifest, and the
DESQview/X Network Manager for Novell Netware and NetBIOS networks) has
a suggested retail price of $275.00.  The suggested retail price for the
optional DESQview/X Network Manager for TCP/IP is $200.00; DESQview/X
OSF/Motif Window Manager is $250.00; and DESQview/X OPEN LOOK Window
Manager is $200.00.

      System requirements for DESQview/X are: an IBM/compatible 386SX PC
or higher; PC or MS DOS 3 and above or DR DOS 6; 4 megabytes or more of
RAM; EGA, VGA, Super VGA, 8514/A, or 256-color DGIS graphics adapter,
and a 40 megabyte hard drive.  Support for a mouse or equivalent
pointing device compatible with Microsoft mouse driver is included.
DESQview/X-286 for IBM/compatible 286 computers is under development.

      Quarterdeck is a technology leader in development of software
products that enhance the performance of DOS-based personal computer
hardware and software.  The company develops, markets and supports
multitasking, windowing and memory management software designed to bring
cost-effective computing solutions to business and professional PC
users.

      Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc. is located at 150 Pico Boulevard,
Santa Monica, CA 90405.  The company can be reached at (310) 392-9851.

                                  ###

Editor's Note:  All trademarks are the property of their respective
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Dear Quarterdeck Customer:

Quarterdeck is proud to announce the latest versions of its
popular multitasking and memory management products.  They are:

     QEMM-386 6.0
     DESQview 386 2.4
     DESQview 2.4
     QEMM-50/60 6.0
     QRAM 2.0  
     Manifest 1.1

Once again, Quarterdeck has delivered on its commitment to
provide PC users with the latest in multitasking and memory
management technology.  DESQview adds increased support for
networking and compatibility with the latest versions of popular
DOS applications, including DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0.  Our memory
management products continue to offer new innovations which
maximize the amount of memory available below 640K.  

QEMM-386 v. 6.0

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QEMM-386 became an industry best seller because of its ability to
provide the maximum amount of memory below 640K, by loading
memory resident drivers, TSR's and DOS resources above 640K. 
Quarterdeck's Optimize program made this so easy, even a computer
novice could do it.  

With the release of QEMM-386 6.0, Quarterdeck has added many new
features to QEMM.  They include: 

  -  New "Stealth" Technology which hides a PC's ROM code and
     makes its memory addresses mappable as High RAM.  Every
     computer has System ROM (typically located between E000 or
     F000 and FFFF) and Video ROM (typically found at C000). 
     QEMM 6 effectively hides this ROM code, and replaces it with
     High RAM.  Some computers, such as IBM PS/2's, can have as
     much as 128K of System ROM.  With QEMM 6, that area can now
     be made available as High RAM.  Note: Stealth technology is
     dependent upon ROM design.  ROM implementations by hardware
     manufacturers may cause one or more of Stealth's strategies
     not to work.
  -  New, more powerful Optimize.  A new version of Optimize
     provides a Manifest like look and feel.  Please see below
     for more details on the capabilities of the new Optimize.
  -  Support for the Suspend-Resume mode of Battery-Powered
     Laptops. 
  -  Additional Shadow RAM Support.  QEMM 6.0 now supports Chips
     & Technologies SCAT Shadow RAM, in addition to its previous
     support for Compaq-style Top Memory and C&T's NEAT, LEAP and
     AT/386 Shadow RAM.
  -  Supports DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0 
  -  Includes the new Manifest 1.1.  



DESQview 386 2.4

DESQview 386 
  -  Includes QEMM-386 v. 6.0 and Manifest 1.1.
  -  Larger DESQview windows.  Takes advantage of the additional
     memory provided by QEMM-386 6.0 to provide more memory for
     DOS programs running under DESQview.  
  -  Enhanced network support.  New NETBIOS and Novell IPX/SPX
     drivers, to be used when running several network-specific
     programs via network gateways or when running client/server
     network application programs.
  -  Compatibility with the latest versions of popular DOS
     programs, including DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0.  DESQview can
     multitask all your favorite DOS applications.

DESQview 2.4

  -  Enhanced network support.  New NETBIOS and Novell IPX/SPX
     drivers, to be used when running several network-specific
     programs via network gateways or when running client/server
     network application programs.
  -  Compatible with latest versions of QEMM and QRAM.
  -  Compatibility with the latest versions of popular DOS
     programs, including DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0.  DESQview can
     multitask all your favorite DOS applications.

QEMM-50/60 v. 6.0

  -  New Optimize, see below for more details.
  -  For IBM PS/2's equipped with the IBM Memory Expansion
     Option, Expanded Memory Adaptor/A or compatible.
  -  Now compatible with popular expanded memory boards from
     companies including, but not limited to:  AST Computer,
     Quadram, Tecmar, Orchid, Kingston Technology and Intel
     Corporation.
  -  Supports DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0 
  -  Includes new Manifest 1.1. 

QRAM 2.0

  -  New Optimize, see below for more details.
  -  Now compatible with Chips & Technologies SCAT shadow RAM
     chipset, in addition to C&T NEAT Chipset.
  -  Supports DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0
  -  Includes new Manifest 1.1.

Manifest 1.10
  -  Included free with QEMM-386 6.0, DESQview 386 2.4, QEMM-
     50/60 6.0 and QRAM 2.0.  
  -  Supports DOS 5.0



Optimize

Optimize is included with QEMM-386 6.0, DESQview 386 2.4, QEMM-
50/60 6.0, and QRAM 2.0.  Optimize now sports a Manifest like
appearance, and has a more powerful and flexible user interface
to make even the novice computer user a memory management expert. 
Its new features include:
  -  More powerful, easier to use.
  -  Now has the ability to process embedded batch files in a
     user's Autoexec.bat file.
  -  "Squeeze," a new capability to temporarily increase the high
     RAM region in high memory during a program's load and
     initialization.  This feature is helpful for programs that
     require more memory at startup than when running.
  -  Optimize can now automatically exclude portions of high
     memory accessed by device drivers and TSR's.  This avoids
     conflicts with hardware that previous versions failed to
     detect.
  -  Users can now create "response files" that QEMM-386's LOADHI
     programs can use to get information about where and how to
     load programs high.  This is valuable for network users who
     load TSRs from public batch files on the network.
  -  Optimize now lets users view, browse and play with the list
     of device drivers and TSRs that the program has relocated to
     high-memory--allowing users to perform "What-if?" analyses
     with their memory configuration.

Upgrade Prices and Policies

Owners of prior versions of Quarterdeck products can upgrade to
the new versions for the following prices.  Each upgrade includes
an upgrade booklet and diskette.  New manuals are available at an
extra cost.

     Product                       Price          Code #

     QEMM-386 6.0 Upgrade          $30.00    *    110
     DESQview 386 2.4 Upgrade      $50.00    *    120
     DESQview 2.4 Upgrade          $25.00         130
     QRAM 2.0 Upgrade              $25.00    *    140
     QEMM-50/60 6.0 Upgrade        $30.00    *    150
     Manifest 1.1 Upgrade          $20.00         160

     *    Includes FREE Manifest 1.1




Documentation

Each upgrade includes an upgrade booklet and diskette.  New
documentation is not included.  Replacement documentation is
available at extra cost.  

     DESQview Manual                    $30.00
     QEMM-386 and Manifest Manual       $30.00
     QEMM-50/60 and Manifest Manual     $30.00
     QRAM and Manifest Manual           $30.00
     Manifest Manual only               $20.00

Owners of QEMM-386 v. 1.0 to 4.23 are advised to order the QEMM-
386 documentation for $30.00.  Owners of DESQview versions
earlier than 2.0 are advised to purchase the DESQview manual for
$30.00.  

Ordering your upgrade

We have many convenient ways to order your upgrade.  By mail,
toll-free fax and phone.  When we process your order, we will
automatically assign a serial number and preregister your upgrade
in our customer database (except for the Bonus Pack, which will
be registered, but no serial number assigned).  Therefore, it
won't be necessary to send in a registration card.

To Order your upgrade:

     Fax:      800-354-3329 or 310-314-4219

     Phone:    800-354-3222 or 310-314-3222  

               Hours:    7:00 am to 5:00 Pacific Time
                         Monday through Friday (Wednesdays Closed
                         at 4:00 pm Pacific Time)

     
     Mail:     Quarterdeck Office Systems
               Customer Service
               150 Pico Blvd.
               Santa Monica, CA  90405

Thank you for doing business with Quarterdeck.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             
     QUARTERDECK ANNOUNCES X11 AND MOTIF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLKITS 
                       FOR DESQview/X

New SDKs Allow Developers Flexibility in the 
Choice of Programming Toolkits, Also Free GNU Compiler

     SANTA MONICA, Calif., August 28, 1992 -- Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ: QDEK) announced today at the company's fifth annual VAR and Developer
Conference the DESQview/X X11 and Motif Software Development Toolkits. Also
available at no charge with the Toolkits is the popular GNU C/C++ compiler. The
X11 Toolkit and the DESQview/X OSF/Motif Toolkit will ship in September, 1992.
Attendees at the full conference will receive the X11 toolkit free of charge at
the conclusion of the event.    

     "The DESQview/X X11 Toolkit provides a rich X development environment on
PC systems," said Gary Pope, Quarterdeck's co-founder and executive vice
president, development. "This environment allows developers to create X Clients
that will operate within DESQview/X, and are capable of communicating with
other X Window Systems across a network."

     The X11 Toolkit is an open system that adheres to such industry standards
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as the Berkeley Socket Interface (for network-independent communication), X
Window System (for display output and distributed computing) and Adobe Type
Manager font technology (for scalable fonts). 

     "The X11 Toolkit provides access to advanced DESQview/X features such as
remote printing, dynamic link libraries and virtual memory -- features that
promote greater programming  flexibility," added Pope. 

     The Quarterdeck DESQview/X X11 Toolkit allows developers to create
DESQview/X specific applications. DESQview/X, introduced in March, 1992, is a
multitasking and windowing environment that includes the first full
implementation of the X Window System under DOS. With the X11 toolkit,
developers will be able to: 

     o    port X clients from other X Window System environments 
          to DESQview/X;
     o    create new X clients that may be ported at a later stage to other X
          Window System environments;
     o    perform network-independent communication between                
          different machines;
     o    access Adobe Type Manager to provide Type 1 scalable             
          fonts; and,
     o    customize DESQview/X through the creation of utility             
          programs and configuration files.

     A special base-level DESQview/X X11 Starter Toolkit, for use with the GNU
C/C++ compiler only, includes disks containing the full X11 R4 programming
libraries, the DESQview/X system library with Berkeley Socket Interface, sample
programs, make files for GNU, the DESQview/X Roadmap documentation, and the GNU
C/C++ compiler. The starter kit sells for $50.
 
     The complete DESQview/X X11 Toolkit, priced at $750, includes: X11 R4
programming libraries, the DESQview/X system library with Berkeley Socket
Interface, sample programs, make files and library support for Microsoft C,
Borland C++, Zortech C++, Rational Instant C, Watcom C/386, Metaware High C,
and GNU C/C++ compilers, the DESQview/X Roadmap, O'Reilly X Reference and
Programming Guides (Volumes 1,2, 4, and 5), Rational Systems DOS/4GX DOS
extender and tools, Instant C development environment, Oxygen, and
Quarterdeck's Developer Passport Support.


     The Developer Passport Support designates a specific Quarterdeck
technician/programmer to provide technical support for individual developers.
Developers are provided with direct-dial phone access to their designated
support technician, as well as standard electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
support.  Developer Passport Support enrollees are also entitled to use the new
Quarterdeck Porting and Programming Labs, staffed by company technicians and
developers, located in Santa Monica, California and Chelmsford, England.
     In order for developers to select only the tools that suit their
individual needs, the toolkit components are available separately:

     o    DESQview/X X11 libraries (for all supported compilers), 
          DOS/4GX, DESQview/X Roadmap, and O'Reilly Volumes 1, 2, 
          4 and 5                                      $300.00   
     o    Volume 1: Xlib Programming Manual            $ 25.00 
     o    Volume 2: Xlib Reference Manual              $ 25.00 
     o    Volume 4: X Toolkit Intrinsics Programming   $ 25.00 
     o    Volume 5: X Toolkit Intrinsics Reference     $ 25.00 
     o    Instant-C for DESQview/X                     $250.00 
     o    Oxygen for DESQview/X                        $ 50.00 
     o    Quarterdeck Developer Passport Support       $450.00/yr

All developer tools are available only from Quarterdeck directly; orders may be
placed by calling (800) 354-3222.

     For those programmers interested in developing DESQview/X applications who
do not require documentation or support, Quarterdeck has made the Quarterdeck
X libraries for DESQview/X available for distribution with the C/C++ compiler
for DOS, which can be downloaded free from Internet.

     Quarterdeck's OSF/Motif (v. 1.1.5) Development Toolkit, priced at $150,
includes: Motif Widget libraries, Motif Resource Management library, Motif User
Interface Language (UIL) compiler, sample programs, O'Reilly Volume 6, Motif
Programming Manual, the DESQview/X OSF/Motif Roadmap and the DESQview/X end user
 
OSF/Motif Window Manager.
     Quarterdeck is a technology leader in the development of software products
that enhance the performance of DOS-based personal computer hardware and
software. The company develops, markets and supports multitasking, windowing and
memory management software designed to bring cost-effective
computing solutions to business and professional PC users. 

     Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc. is located at 150 Pico Boulevard, Santa
Monica, CA  90405.  

EDITORIAL CONTACT:            Charles McHenry
                              Howard LaMere
                              (503) 772-2382
                              cmchenry (MCI ID); or,
                              Claudia Zimmer
                              (310) 392-9851
                              McHenry & Associates



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              Contact:   Charles McHenry
                                              (503) 772-2382


         QUARTERDECK ADDS DOS PROTECTED MODE INTERFACE (DPMI)
                           HOST TO QEMM-386

     DPMI Host Is Only Standalone Host to Support Virtual Memory,
   Distributed Free of Charge to Registered Users via Bulletin Board


SANTA MONICA,  Calif., Aug. 3, 1992 -- Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc.

(NASDAQ: QDEK)  announced today  the availability  of Quarterdeck's DOS

Protected Mode  Interface (DPMI)  Host,  a  companion  product  to  the

company's  QEMM-386,   the  PC  industry's  leading  memory  management

software.   The Quarterdeck  DPMI Host  is compatible with  Microsoft's
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C/C++  Development  System  for  Windows  (version  7),  Borland's  C++

(version 3) and Intel's Code Builder Kit (version 1.1).  It is the only

standalone DPMI  host to  support virtual memory, which allows programs

to access more memory than is physically present on the computer.  DPMI

is an industry-standard way for DOS programs to run in protected mode.

     "Now developers can write protected mode DOS programs that will be

compatible with DOS, DR-DOS, Windows, OS/2, 386-based UNIX, DESQview or

DESQview/X operating  environments," said  Gary Pope, Quarterdeck's co-

founder  and  executive  vice  president  of  development.    "This  is

consistent  with   Quarterdeck's  philosophy   of  supporting  emerging

industry standards."

     The Quarterdeck  DPMI Host  requires  Quarterdeck's  QEMM-386,  or

Quarterdeck's DESQview-386  or DESQview/X, each of which includes QEMM.

The DPMI  Host fully  supports running  multiple DPMI  programs  inside

Quarterdeck's DESQview products.

     The Quarterdeck  DPMI Host is a full implementation of version 0.9

of the DPMI specification, including MS-DOS extensions.  DPMI defines a

standard software  interface for  allocating the full range of extended

memory to  16- and 32-bit protected mode programs on Intel 286, 386 and

486 processors.   The  DPMI specification was developed by a consortium

of computer  companies,  including  Quarterdeck,  Borland,  Ergo,  IBM,

Intel, Intelligent Graphics, Locus, Lotus, Microsoft, Phar Lap, Phoenix

Technologies and Rational Systems.

     Quarterdeck will  make  the  DPMI  Host  available  to  registered

Quarterdeck users  at no cost through the company's user bulletin board

system (BBS): (310) 314-3227.  On-line documentation is also available.

In addition  to the  company's BBS, QEMM users will be able to download

the new DPMI Host from Compuserve, BIX, Genie, Internet (including UUCP

sites), SmartNet  (through the  Sound of Music board), Rimenet (through

Running Board),  and the  DESQview Support  File Distribution  Network,

(FIDONET).  Users who require packaging and hard copy documentation may

order the  DPMI Host  directly from Quarterdeck, sales, (800) 354-3222,

for $30; no charge to Quarterdeck Passport Support subscribers.

     Quarterdeck Office  Systems, Inc. founded in 1981, is a technology

leader in  developing software products that enhance the performance of

DOS-based  personal  computer  hardware  and  software.    The  company

develops, markets,  and supports  multitasking,  windowing  and  memory

management  software   designed  to   bring  cost-effective   computing

solutions to business and professional PC users.

     Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc. is located at 150 Pico Boulevard,

Santa Monica, CA 90405.  The company can be reached at (310) 392-9851.



     Editor's  Note:     All  trademarks  are  the  property  of  their

respective companies.


EDITORIAL CONTACT:                    Charles McHenry
                                      Howard LaMere
                                      (503) 772-2382
                                      Claudia Zimmer
                                      (310) 392-9851
                                      MCI 429-9428
                                      McHenry & Associates

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 Contact: Charles McHenry
                                              (503) 772-2382

QUARTERDECK ANNOUNCES BETA PROGRAM FOR DESQview/X USERS OF
PC-NFS, WOLLONGONG AND BEAME & WHITESIDE NETWORK DRIVERS


   SANTA MONICA, Calif., August 25, 1992 -- Quarterdeck Office
Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QDEK) announced today at the company's
fifth annual VAR and Developer Conference a beta testing program
for users with SUN PC-NFS, Wollongong and Beame & Whiteside
TCP/IP drivers.  Available in the fourth calendar quarter of
1992, the new managers for these networks will be incorporated
into the Quarterdeck DESQview/X Network Manager (to Other X
Systems), which is the network interface required to run
DESQview/X on non-DOS networks.
   Users of DESQview/X PCs on PC-NFS-, Wollongong- or Beame &
Whiteside-based networks will be able to run applications
residing on network workstations, mark and transfer (cut and
paste) data from one program to another, transfer files directly
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from PCs to workstations and vice versa, and, makes the programs
and resources of the networked PCs available to non-DOS
workstations on the network.
   Quarterdeck is inviting users of these networks to participate
in the Beta testing program.  Interested parties can contact
Quarterdeck's Testing and Compatibility Lab for details.  At the
conclusion of the Beta testing cycle, the new network managers
will be provided free of charge to registered users of the
DESQview/X Network Manager (to Other X Systems), upon request.
   "We will continue to add new network managers and drivers to
the DESQview/X Network Manager to give our users flexible
configuration options that include popular networking packages,"
said Gary Pope, Quarterdeck's co-founder and executive vice
president, development.



QUARTERDECK ANNOUNCES BETA PROGRAM

   DESQview/X, which was released by Quarterdeck in March 1992,
combines DESQview's multitasking capabilities with a graphical
user interface and is the first complete implementation of the
X Window System under DOS.   The X Window System is the most
widely used standard for displaying information through graphical
windows, regardless of hardware and operating system platform. 
DESQview/X enables DOS PCs and X workstations on a TCP/IP network
to remotely run DOS, Microsoft Windows and X applications
concurrently.
   The suggested retail price for DESQview/X is $275. The
DESQview/X Network Manager, required to interface DESQview/X to
non-DOS networks has a list price of $200.
   Quarterdeck is a technology leader in the development of
software products that enhance the performance of DOS-based
personal computer hardware and software.  The company develops,
markets and supports multitasking, windowing and memory
management software designed to bring cost-effective computing
solutions to business and professional PC users.
   Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc. is located at 150 Pico
Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405.  The company can be reached
at (310) 392-9851.

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EDITORIAL CONTACT:                         Charles McHenry,
                                           Howard La Mere
                                           (503) 772-2382 
                                           cmchenry (MCI ID); or,
                                           Claudia Zimmer
                                           (310) 392-9851 
                                           McHenry & Associates


Editorial note:  All trademarks are property of their respective companies.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 Contact: Charles McHenry
                                              (503) 772-2382

      QUARTERDECK OFFERS NOVELL TCP/IP TRANSPORT FOR DOS 
                     TO DESQview/X USERS 

   Added Convenience for DESQview/X Users of TCP/IP Networks


   SANTA MONICA, Calif., August 25, 1992 --   Quarterdeck Office
Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QDEK) today announced that it has licensed
Novell's TCP/IP Transport for DOS for its DESQview/X Network
Manager (to Other X Systems).  Novell's product is a TCP/IP
network driver used to interconnect DOS PCs with UNIX and other
X workstations.  As an introductory offer, the Novell TCP/IP
Transport for DOS will be made available free of charge to TCP/IP
users of DESQview/X.  Current users of the DESQview/X Network
Manager (to Other X Systems) will receive a free copy of the new
drivers on request; proof of purchase is required. Copies of the
DESQview/X Network Manager that are sold through March 31, 1993,
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will contain a coupon that Quarterdeck will redeem for a free
copy of the Novell driver.
   "The Novell product gives our users added convenience," said
Therese Myers, president and co-founder of Quarterdeck. 
"Although DESQview/X does not specifically require the Novell
Transport for DOS, it does require a third party TCP/IP driver
for multiplatform computing.  The addition of the Novell driver
will provide one-stop shopping for those using, evaluating or
moving to TCP/IP networks."
   The TCP/IP network driver, a $100 value, combined with
DESQview/X and the DESQview/X Network Manager enables DOS PCs to
use programs running on remote UNIX workstations such as the
RS6000, and, conversely, enables X workstations to use DOS text
and Microsoft Windows programs running on the DESQview/X PC.The
Novell TCP/IP Transport for DOS is a subset of Novell's
LanWorkPlace for DOS and includes Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) files, the Open Datalink
Interface (ODI) driver set and the Internetwork Packet Exchange
(IPX) file for ODI.  The ODI driver set supports multiple network
protocols such as IPX and SPX as well as TCP/IP running at the
same time on a single network board, and thus enables PC users
to communicate with a variety of workstations, file servers, and
mini and mainframe computers via different protocols -- without
rebooting the PCs.



      QUARTERDECK OFFERS NOVELL TCP/IP TRANSPORT FOR DOS 
                     TO DESQview/X USERS 

   "Novell and Quarterdeck share the same vision of providing
users multi-vendor integration; Novell from the server, and
Quarterdeck from the desktop," said Darrell Miller, executive
vice president of Novell Inc.  "The combination of Quarterdeck's
DESQview/X and Novell TCP/IP Transport for DOS gives users the
resources to achieve DOS/UNIX interoperability."
   DESQview/X, which was released by Quarterdeck in March 1992,
combines DESQview's multitasking capabilities with a graphical
user interface and is the first complete implementation of the
X Window System under DOS.   The X Window System is the most
widely used standard for displaying information through graphical
windows, regardless of hardware and operating system platform.
   The suggested retail price for DESQview/X is $275. The
DESQview/X Network Manager (to Other X Systems), required to
interface DESQview/X to TCP/IP networks, has a list price of
$200.
   Quarterdeck is a technology leader in the development of
software products that enhance the performance of DOS-based
personal computer hardware and software.  The company develops,
markets and supports multitasking, windowing and memory
management software designed to bring cost-effective computing
solutions to business and professional PC users.
   Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc. is located at 150 Pico
Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405.  The company can be reached
at (310) 392-9851.

                           #  #  #
EDITORIAL CONTACT:                         Charles McHenry
                                           Howard La Mere
                                           (503) 772-2382 
                                           cmchenry (MCI ID); or,
                                           Claudia Zimmer
                                           (310) 392-9851
                                           McHenry & Associates

Editorial note:  All trademarks are property of their respective companies.

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            THE X-APPS ARE COMING!!  THE X-APPS ARE COMING!!

The X-apps are beginning to roll in, and we now have a file area for them.
Feel free to upload any apps you have ported so others can enjoy
them, and keep a few things in mind when downloading from this area:

Most of these programs were neither written nor ported by Quarterdeck,
coming to us via the Internet and originally written for UNIX systems.
They are provided for your enjoyment AS IS. Documentation may be
minimal, and is often in post script format.  I will try to note when
this is the case and provide pure ascii text doc files if possible but I
make no promises.  Many require NO387.ZIP which is available for
download.  Source code is often provided.  Do with it what you will.

If you have questions or comments you would like to share with regard
to any of the X-apps you find here or elsewhere, please take a moment
and leave a message in the DV/X conference.  Messages left in this
conference are echoed around the world via Smartnet.

Kathy Hand, Sysop
Quarterdeck USA

-Pause- [C]ontinue, [N]onStop, [S]top? [C]N





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                         WildCat! 3.0 User's Manual

Main Menu

   Since the Main Menu is always the first encountered following logon,
   as well being a gateway to other areas of the system, the discussion
   will start here. The menu choice selections are presented in
   alphabetical order for easy reference.

B ulletin Menu

   When the B option is selected, the Bulletin Menu is displayed. The
   Bulletin menu could be considered a sub-menu of sorts, in that it
   presents the options of reading one or more bulletins by selecting a
   bulletin number, relisting the bulletins that are available for
   display, downloading a bulletin, or simply returning to the Main
   Menu. If any bulletins have been updated since your last logon, you
   will be presented a listing of those bulletins by number, and an
   opportunity to read only new bulletins.

C omment to the sysop

-Pause- [C]ontinue, [N]onStop, [S]top? [C]N

   This choice enables you to enter a private message to the SysOp.
   WILDCAT! makes these comments an integral part of the message base
   for easy reply, if desired. All comments are placed in the message
   conference from which they originate.

D oors

   You will be presented the Doors Menu for further prompting as to
   which door program should be run.

F ile Menu

   Transfers you to the File Menu.

G oodbye & Logoff

   If your current help level is set to the NOVICE mode, choosing the
   Goodbye option is followed by the confirmation prompt "Are you
   sure?". If you respond with a Y, then normal logoff procedures are
   begun. Otherwise WILDCAT! will assume the command has been entered in
   error, and will return you to the then current menu. If your current
   help level is set to the REGULAR or EXPERT, this extra prompt will no
   longer be displayed.

   The confirmation prompt may be overridden even in the novice mode of
   operation by entering G Y or G;Y. This method of stacking commands is
   available in many locations within WILDCAT, and will be pointed out
   where it is most commonly used. Note that command stacking may not be
   used with the hot key option.

   The Goodbye command is available in ALL major menus and performs
   exactly the same in each of them.

? Help with Commands

   There is a help screen associated with each major menu in WILDCAT!
   which more fully explains the options available. You may select this
   option as a refresher course after having toggled your help level
   to REGULAR or EXPERT.

H elp Level

   WILDCAT! supports three different levels of menu prompts:

  [N]ovice - The first and the default value for new users is the Novice
   level. At this level, you will be presented with full dynamic menus
   with a command line prompt containing the name of current menu area,
   and the first character for a particular option in the current menu.

  [R]egular - The second level is the Regular level. At this level, menus
   show only the command line with the name of the current area of the
   system and the first letter option designators. No menus are
   displayed at this level.

  [E]xpert - The final and highest level is Expert. At this level only the
   particular area of the system is displayed. No menus or letter
   designators are included.

   The Help level command is available in ALL major menus and the usage
   is exactly the same in each of them.

I nitial Welcome Screen

   Contents of the welcome files are re-displayed to you, with screen
   pauses determined by the setup in these respective files and your
   settings. If you stopped the original display of one or more of these
   files using the space bar or CTRL-K, and then later wish to review
   the contents of these entry-level display screens. The I option
   permits doing so without having to logoff and then call again.

J oin Conference

   Join conference allows you to change the active message area to
   any other available on the system.

   Note that it is not necessary to change to each conference in order
   to read messages since the Read command allows automatic reading
   across conference boundaries. For additional details see the Message
   Menu commands Read and Update Default Conference. This command is
   active on all menus.

M essage Menu

   The MESSAGE menu is displayed.

N ewsletter

   Displays the contents of the Newsletter file to you with screen
   pauses.

P age the SYSOP

   This selection is used to page the system operator. The response of
   the a page request will vary depending on whether the current time is
   within the SysOp's paging hours.

   If a page is answered the SysOp can type directly to the caller from
   the local keyboard.

   If WILDCAT! has detected that you have ANSI enabled, the chat will
   take place in split-screen mode.

   If the page is not answered, you will be offered the option of
   immediately entering the message editor to leave a comment to the
   sysop regarding his page. If entered, the message is routed as a
   comment to the conference sysop with a subject line indicating the
   date and time, and that it resulted from an unsuccessful page.

Q uestionnaire

   The user is presented the Questionnaire Menu for further prompting as
   to which questionnaire to answer.

S ystem Statistics

   This menu choice displays the system statistics file, which contains
   information about the BBS.

T alk to other Nodes

   If a multi-line (multi-node) system is in operation this choice
   allows users to enter into private and group chat with other nodes.
   A sub-menu is presented.

U serlog List

   You will be presented with the entire user list of the system,
   displayed in alphabetical order, along with the type of computer they
   are using, the date they last called and their "from" user entry. The
   usual screen pauses are in effect while using this option.

V erify User

   A search can be made on any portion of a user name on the system.
   Pressing V brings up a sub-prompt to enter a name or partial name. At
   the sub-prompt, enter all (or portion of) a user's first or last
   name. The more information that is provided at this prompt, the more
   detailed the resulting search. A search of Jim would find every user
   named Jim on the system, along with their "from" entry and the date
   of their last call.

   A search of jim h would find, for example, both Jim Hightower and Jim
   Harvey, plus any others whose first name was Jim and whose last name
   begins with the letter H. Notice in this example that the search is
   also insensitive to case.

W ho is on other nodes

   Presents you with a list of the names logged on to other nodes
   sharing the same Node Information file.

Y our System Settings

   You are allowed to make changes to certain information in the
   system's User database. When [Y] is selected a sub-menu is presented.

   From the sub-menu, you may alter the items marked 1-15. The right
   column, which is maintained by the system or the system operator, is
   provided as information for the user, and may not be changed by a
   caller.

   Note that some items such as birthdate, phone and alias name may be
   configured to only allow changes with sysop approval. The Alias field
   will only be displayed when Your Settings is invoked from within a
   conference supporting alias names.


MESSAGE MENU

C heck for Mail

   WILDCAT! scans and lists the numbers of all messages which are
   addressed to you. The scan first presents a sub-prompt to search the
   [C]urrent conference or [S]elected conference based on your default
   selection list. This is essentially an operation to review all
   messages to you, whether new or old. It is a quick review method, but
   there are more specific and more powerful options that may be used
   instead.

D ownload Mail (off-line message reader)

   This is a special message section menu choice which is used to enable
   an off-line message reader, if desired. If used, it allows WILDCAT!
   to transfer control to another program for downloading of messages.
   It operates in a manner very similar to a door.

E nter Message

   Messages may only be entered and saved into the currently active
   conference. You will be presented with the prompt:

    To ([ENTER] = All)? [                   ]

   At this prompt a specific user name may be entered and WILDCAT! will
   check the user database. An entry not in the database is allowed only
   if the conference is set for valid names only. In an alias conference
   only valid alias names are accepted. A name not in the user database
   is acceptable when the conference is used for echomail or other
   wide-area communication where recipients of the message may have
   never called the system.

   After a name is entered the system prompts for the subject of the
   message and may enter up to 40 characters.

    Subject ([ENTER] = Abort)? [                    ]

   If no subject information is entered, the message is aborted.

   If a specific user name was entered (as opposed to the word All), the
   system then prompts whether the message should be made private:

    Private? [N]

   The default value is a public message, and it is skipped for mail
   addressed to ALL. Private mail is seen only by the sender and
   recipient, reading private mail may enabled for the sysop.

   WILDCAT! then prompts if a confirmation of delivery (return receipt)
   is needed:

    Return receipt? [N]

   Again the default is N and is selected if the [ENTER] key is pressed.
   If Y is selected, WILDCAT! will watch for the message to be read by
   the recipient and automatically generate a message from the WILDCAT!
   Mail Room to the sender. This Return Receipt message indicates the
   date and time the message was received, and is addressed as private
   mail to the originator of the message. As soon as this Return Receipt
   message is read by the original sender on a later call it is
   automatically deleted by the Wildcat! Mail Room.

   If you have selected a default editor, either the full screen editor
   or the line editor, it is immediately invoked and message composition
   can begin. If no default editor has been selected you are further
   prompted:

    Full Screen Editor? [Y]

   Note that the default is Y, and that this choice is offered even if
   ANSI has not been auto-detected. Some communications programs offer
   ANSI routines that can make use of the editor, but fail to respond to
   the ANSI query properly due to incomplete ANSI implementation. It is
   up to you to determine if you have the capabilities to make use
   of the full screen editor properly at this point.

   Message text entry follows. Message length varies by conference, and
   can be up to 150 lines long.

   After message entry is completed and corrections made using the
   appropriate editor commands, you have several options. If additional
   recipients of the message are desired the Ca[r]bon Copy prompt can be
   selected after text entry by pressing R. Doing so saves the main
   message and the carbon copy prompt is presented:

    Carbon copy to ([ENTER to end)? [ ]

   As many carbon copies as desired may be sent.

F iles Menu

   Presents you with the Files menu. This choice is available from both
   the Main menu and the Message Menu.

G oodbye

   Refer to the [G] option discussion under MAIN menu.

? Command Help

   Refer to the [?] option discussion under MAIN menu.

H elp Level

   Refer to the [H] option discussion under MAIN menu.

K ill a Message

   This is a routine for erasing old messages directly from the MESSAGE
   menu. It requires that (1) the message to be deleted is either to or
   from the user who is attempting to erase same, and (2) that the
   message number is already known. Messages may also be deleted
   interactively while reading them in the message area.

Q uit to Main Menu

   Exits the current menu and returns to Main Menu.

R ead Messages

   This command allows you to select which messages you want to read.
   Reading can be done using a number of options, or may be as simple as
   using a single command to always read all new messages in all
   conferences.

   A sub-menu is displayed with the following choices:

  [22-1845] - Allows you to enter a beginning message number from the
   message range available. Entering a number begins reading at that
   message and continues in a forward direction, reading newer messages
   in chronological order. You are prompted whether you want to read
   messages in ALL conferences after selecting a number to begin.

  [N]ew mail - Reads all messages that have been entered since the last
   time you read mail in the conference. A high message number mark is
   maintained for each conference, and all new messages can be read with
   the New mail command. You are prompted whether you want to read new
   mail in ALL conferences after making the selection. This is the
   easiest method of reading ALL new messages in ALL conferences.

  [U]nread personal - Reads all messages that are addressed TO you, and
   have not been read previously. This command is used to read only mail
   addressed to you that has never been read previously, and is often
   used to read personal mail at every logon. You are prompted whether
   you want to read messages in ALL conferences. Note that Unread
   personal mail will locate all messages to you that have not been
   flagged read, regardless of your last message read pointer. It scans
   all conferences, even those which are not included in your default
   conferences using the Update Conference command on the message menu.

  [S]earch - This command brings up a sub-menu allowing you to search for
   messages based on a number of criteria. You may search based on text
   in the From field, To field, Subject, and Message body text. You may
   also start at any message number and search either forward or reverse
   directions.

   Messages found using Search are displayed with the full message text.
   The Scan command on the message menu supports the same search
   criteria, but displays only header information, allowing you to MARK
   messages for later reading. The default Search criteria encompasses
   all messages, and can be narrowed by altering the individual fields.
   Note that the fastest searches make use of the From, To and Subject
   fields since they are indexed. Any searches for specific Msg. [B]ody
   text take much longer, and should be further narrowed if possible.

  [M]arked  - Reads all messages that have been marked for reading. This
   command is used to read mail that you have marked while using the
   Scan command. It ONLY appears as a menu choice if messages have been
   marked previously using Scan.

   There are several other commands that may be entered on the command
   line when entering messages that are not displayed. They are:

A  - The A or ALL command may be added to a command to extend reading to
   ALL conferences in your Conference profile. Entering the command 3 A
   requests to read mail starting at message number 3 in ALL
   conferences. Another example would be N A to read all new mail in ALL
   conferences. The A command may be added to any command and will cause
   the prompt for "Read mail in ALL conferences" to be skipped.

+/- - The read command always assumes reading in a forward direction
   unless advised otherwise. Appending the - command indicates you want
   to read in reverse order.

   After entering a message read command, WILDCAT! offers a prompt
   allowing reading messages in ALL conferences. Y will read all mail as
   requested starting from the first conference selected in your default
   conference setup. N indicates reading only in the current conference.

   After a message is read you have several possible options, depending
   on the nature of the message, your security profile and whether the
   message is TO or FROM you.

### - After each message you may branch to another message number in the
   same manner as when the Read command was initiated.

  [E]dit - The ability to edit a message after reading is offered to you
   and those who have been given sysop mail reading privileges.
   Selecting the edit mode clears the screen and re-displays the message
   with the same prompts encountered when message entry is completed.
   You may delete lines, insert lines, edit specific lines, change the
   subject, list the message and save a revised copy. A special help
   file is available within the edit function. When the edit is
   complete, the revised message is saved with an updated date and time
   stamp.

  [F]orward - This choice allows sending a copy of the message to any
   other user on the system. It creates a private message to the new
   recipient with a note indicating that it was originally addressed to
   another person and forwarded by you. Forwarding a message to ALL is a
   valid response which creates a public message to ALL.

  [R]eply - This choice is available on all messages unless your security
   level prohibits message entry. A reply generates a message FROM the
   caller addressed TO the sender of the original message, with the
   option of changing the subject, if desired. The decision to keep or
   alter the subject is important since message THREADING is based on
   the subject.

  [K]ill - The ability to kill (delete) a message is offered to the
   sender, receiver and those who have been given sysop mail reading
   privileges, but only if they have been extended the ability to use
   the [K]ill message command on the message menu. When the kill option
   is used the selected message is flagged as being deleted, but can
   still be read by the sysop if enabled in the conference. A deleted
   message is actually removed from the database when the sysop command
   [W]astebasket dump is executed.

  [N]onstop - Selects nonstop message reading from that message forward.
   It may be used to capture messages to a file for reading off-line, or
   to quickly move forward in the message base. Nonstop reading can be
   terminated with a tap on the spacebar.

   Note that nonstop reading while reading across multiple conferences
   will not stop between conferences.

  [S]ysop - This choice is offered only to those with sysop privileges in
   the conference. The first two choices, [F]rom user edit and [T]o user
   edit, allow displaying the user record of the sender or recipient of
   the message. Full database modification is allowed since this choice
   actually invokes the user database functions of the sysop menu. When
   the user database functions are complete, quitting the database menu
   returns to the message reading prompt. When selected the user is
   presented with a sub-menu.

    [P]ublic/Private - Changes the status of any message from public to
    private or vice-versa.

    [M]ove to conference - Presents another sub-prompt Moving a message
    to another conference actually copies the message as a new message
    in the destination conference message database (with a new date/time
    stamp), and deletes the original message. A conference listing is
    available using the [L]ist conferences command.

    [C]opy to conference - Creates a duplicate of the message in another
    conference message database with a new date and time stamp. The
    original message is unaltered.

    [U]ndelete - Flags the message as readable after having been [K]illed.

S can Messages

   Scanning messages operates in a similar manner to [T]ext search,
   except that the entire message is not presented for messages meeting
   the selection criteria.

   Scanning allows you to search for and display message headers, and
   then mark selected messages for reading using the Read Marked
   command.

   You may search based on text in the From field, To field, Subject,
   and Message body text. You may also start at any message number and
   search either forward or reverse directions. The default Search
   criteria encompasses all messages, and can be narrowed by altering
   the individual fields. Note that the fastest searches make use of the
   From, To and Subject fields since they are indexed. Any searches for
   specific Msg. [B]ody text take much longer, and should be further
   narrowed if possible.

   Messages matching the criteria are displayed one per line with header
   information only. Each message is preceded by a reference number, and
   each screen of messages is followed by a -pause- prompt that allows
   [M]arking messages for reading after the scan is completed. Multiple
   messages can be marked at one time by specifying the message numbers
   separated by spaces, or in groups such as 2 5 7-11 14 to indicate
   three individual messages and all those between 7 and 11.

U pdate Conference Scan/Read

   This option allows you to establish which conferences are searched by
   default when performing message functions in multiple conferences.
   Reading and scanning mail are two such activities. All conferences to
   which access is allowed is the initial setting for this option.

   You may select or deselect individual conferences or groups of
   conferences by entering a single number or a range such as 3 or 3-7.
   [D]eselect all or [S]elect all will affect all conferences, and
   toggle the selection marker accordingly. The presence of the asterisk
   indicates a conference is "selected", and will be accessed whenever
   default conference names are used. If the asterisk is not present,
   the conference will not be accessed when reading or scanning messages
   in default conferences.


Message Editor Operation

   WILDCAT! contains two distinctly different editors, the Line Editor
   and the Full-Screen Editor. Any caller can make full use of the Line
   Editor, but the Full-Screen Editor requires ANSI.SYS for proper
   operation. Either can be selected as your default to be used each
   time a message is entered, or the choice may be made prior to each
   message. Note that the Full-Screen Editor may be invoked and set as a
   user default even if ANSI is not enabled for the call. In this
   situation, you will find that it operates improperly and should
   switch to the Line Editor.

Line Editor

   The line editor allows entering text on a single line at a time, and
   only allows backspacing on that line to make corrections. The
   backspace is destructive in nature, and all deleted text must be
   reentered. Once the ENTER key is pressed to end a line or word-wrap
   moves the cursor to the next line, the previously entered line(s)
   cannot be re-edited by the same method.

   After a line is completed it can be edited using the [E]dit command
   only. The message line editor is probably one of the most
   misunderstood functions in message entry. To begin, there must be a
   way to tell the editor what text is bad, and what text to use
   instead. To accomplish this the terminology used is OLDSTRING for the
   text to be replaced and NEWSTRING for the new text. After asking for
   the line number to be edited, WILDCAT! needs to know what needs to be
   changed. The syntax used to implement this is OLDSTRING;NEWSTRING
   (note the semicolon between the two words). This command is
   translated as take the first occurrence of the characters OLDSTRING
   and delete them, then insert the characters NEWSTRING in the same
   location. For example, if the message line reads:

    this is a message to shw how to use th Edit command.

   Obviously we need to change two errors, the word th for the and shw
   for show. First lets fix shw by using the command shw;show which
   scans for the word shw and replaces it with show. Now the harder
   correction. Notice that the first occurrence of the incorrect text th
   is actually a part of correct text this in the 1st word. Therefore we
   can't simply use the command th;the or the new message will read
   theis is a message.... The proper method is to broaden the OLDSTRING
   search to include additional unique text such as use th;use the.
   Notice that we can replace any number of letters even with a shorter
   or longer NEWSTRING.

   After an edit you are presented with the corrected line and
   allowed to make more corrections, if needed. A blank ENTER terminates
   the Edit mode. Note that editing an existing message (one that has
   previously been saved) will result in a change to the message date
   and time to properly reflect the revised contents.

Full Screen Editor

   This editor allows you to move the cursor freely about the editing
   page using cursor keys and Home, End, PgUp and PgDn, very much like
   many word processors. In order to do so it makes use of ANSI codes to
   tell your cursor where it should move on the screen. Since most
   communications programs have provisions to make use of ANSI terminal
   mode, almost any caller can use this feature if desired.

   Some of the Full Screen Editor functions are not available as
   standard ANSI codes and require additional emulation modes to operate
   properly. These functions include options such as PgUp, Home, and
   several other keys which are not defined in the standard ANSI mode.
   If a caller's communication program supports DOORWAY mode it can make
   use of these extended functions. Both Telix and Qmodem have a doorway
   mode which can be invoked with ALT= (holding ALT while pressing the
   equal sign). This toggle is necessary since most communications
   programs use the PgDn key to begin a download. Unless doorway mode is
   invoked, only the cursor keys, Del, Bksp, and the control keys will
   be active.

   The Full Screen Editor makes use of the following keys in standard
   ANSI mode and Doorway mode:

   ANSI-BBS     DOORWAY                 OPERATION

    ^A          Ctrl-Left Arrow         Cursor word left
    ^B                                  Format paragraph
    ^C          PgDn                    Page down
    ^D          Right Arrow             Cursor right
    ^E          Up Arrow                Cursor up
    ^F          Ctrl-Right Arrow        Cursor word right
    ^G          Del                     Delete character at cursor
    ^H          Backspace               Backspace (destructive)
    ^I          Tab                     Tab
    ^J                                  Join lines
    ^L                                  Re-draw screen
    ^M          Enter                   New line
    ^P          End                     Cursor end of line
    ^R          PageUp                  Page up
    ^S          Left Arrow              Cursor left
    ^T                                  Delete word right
    ^V          Insert                  Toggle insert mode
    ^W          Home                    Cursor to start of line
    ^X          Down Arrow              Cursor down
    ^Y                                  Delete line
    ^Z                                  Display help

   Note that the full screen editor display on the local host system
   will show the last few line numbers wrapped on a single line above
   the user record screen, if displayed. This is a normal occurrence and
   does not affect the remote display.

Message Commands

   After entering text in the editor, the message editing prompt appears
   at the end of the text.

   This prompt is the same for both the full screen editor and the line
   editor, and even allows switching from one editor to the other after
   message entry

  [A]bort - signals a desire to discontinue message entry and lose all
   text entered. A warning follows: Are you sure you want to abort? A
   yes answer will return you to the message menu, or to reading
   messages if the aborted message was a reply.

  [C]ontinue - Returns to the message editor at the next available line.
   This choice returns to the LINE EDITOR only, use [F] to return to the
   full-screen editor.

  [I]nsert - This item is needed only by the LINE EDITOR, and allows
   insertion of new lines of text between existing ones. You are
   prompted for the line number where new lines should be inserted. The
   selected line number moves down, and a new line is added at the
   chosen number. Any number of new lines will be inserted as word-wrap
   creates more new lines as needed. In the full screen editor pressing
   ENTER creates a new line as does ^M.

  [L]ist - This command redisplays all message lines using appropriate
   pauses.

  [E]dit - This item is needed only by the LINE EDITOR since the full
   screen editor can edit lines using the cursor keys. The line editor
   correction system is probably one of the most misunderstood functions
   in message entry, and is covered in its entirety in the previous
   section Line Editor.

  Ca[r]bon - At this prompt you may enter additional names of additional
   recipients up to a maximum of 9. Each will receive a copy of the
   message with the notation cc: User Name appended to the bottom.
   Carbon Copies are always toggled private. Note that pressing carbon
   copy saves the message as is and sends copies to the recipient and
   any carbons desired. It should not be used until message editing is
   completed.

  [Q]uote - This option only appears when replying to another message. It
   allows placing all or part of the original message in the reply for
   clarity. When quote is selected the entire text of the original
   message is displayed, and the user is prompted for a beginning and
   ending line to quote from the messages. The quoted lines are added to
   the bottom of the message in progress.

   You can also quote during a reply as an automatic part of the reply
   process. Auto-quoting can be turned on in any individual user record
   using the Main Menu command [Y]our settings. When auto-quoting is
   activated the entire original message is quoted in the reply when it
   is begun. Coupled with the power of the full screen editor,
   auto-quoting offers and easy way to make a clear reply.

  [F]ull screen - This is the proper key to use to re-enter the full
   screen editor rather than the [C]ontinue key. It continues editing at
   the end of the last line of the message.

  [D]elete - This item is needed only by the LINE EDITOR since the full
   screen editor can delete lines while editing using Ctrl Y. It prompts
   for the first line to delete and then for the last line. Prior to
   performing the deletion the text of the lines to be deleted is
   displayed for confirmation. Deleted lines are removed and
   higher-numbered lines move up.

  [S]ave - After the message has been proofread and edited, the Save
   command will update the message base with the message and appropriate
   carbon copies, if requested.

  [H]elp - Presents you with the contents of the help display file which
   contains information similar to the instructions here.

  At[t]ach - Allows attaching a file to the message. Its use may be
   limited on a conference basis. When selected, you are prompted
   whether you want to attach a file to the message since this choice is
   often not fully understood. If the reply is Y you are further
   prompted. The name of the file attached may be anything you desire
   but must not include any path information. After entering the name
   you are prompted for the file transfer protocol to be used for the
   upload. Any available protocol may be selected and the file transfer
   will begin just as it does when uploading a file. At completion of
   the upload, you are returned to the message entry prompt and may add
   additional text before saving the message, if desired.

   A message with a file attached contains an additional line at the end
   which is generated by WILDCAT! as the message is displayed. When a
   message with a file attachment is read, the read prompt contains an
   additional choice to [D]ownload the file. If download is selected you
   are prompted to select a protocol in the exact same manner as the
   file menu choice. After completion of the download you are returned
   to message reading at the point the download was begun.

  Mail Doors & Off-line Readers

   A mail door is a program that allows you to call into the BBS and
   request all new messages in selected conferences. These messages are
   packed together in a compressed file and made available for download
   using a choice of protocols. All this activity takes place from a
   menu choice on the message menu, and is the primary reason for the
   MAIL door option at that location. The mail door program only needs
   to be purchased by the BBS system operator, not the callers to the
   BBS.

   Once a mail packet has been downloaded, you disconnect from the BBS
   and use an off-line reader to extract and read the messages in the
   packet. While reading, replies can be entered as desired, often using
   a wide choice of editors. You then call back at your convenience and
   again uses the mail door to upload your reply packet.


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                        FOLIOS ONLINE INFOBASE

In order to provide you with access to technical information about your
hardware and software (and the interaction of these products with ours)
we have added a "door" to our BBS.  With the addition of FOLIOS, our
online database of product information, you can find answers to your
technical questions, peruse our technotes, or look for new additions to
the Microchannel Adapter list (better known as the MCA.ADL).

In order to use FOLIOS while online, you must set your communications
software to use either what is known as "DOORWAY mode" or IBM-PC
terminal emulation.  This allows extended character codes, such as
the cursor keys and function keys, to be passed to the Infobase,
temporarily overriding your communication program's use of these keys.
It is important that you remember to toggle this mode off when exiting
FOLIOS so these keys resume their normal function when you return to
Wildcat!

We have tested the more popular communications programs and have found
that most of them either use "ALT =" to toggle DOORWAY mode or have an
option to set the terminal emulation to IBM-PC.  If your program does
not support these options FOLIOS will not operate correctly for you.
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SEARCHING BASICS:

   To search, press the SPACEBAR, type the words on the Search line in
   the bottom border of the window, and press ENTER to begin searching.

   To locate Words using the Index window, type the first letter(s) of
   the word to be searched for and press ENTER to select the word.

FOCUSED MODE:

   To view only the folio headings with a bit of text surrounding the
   matched words, press CTRL-F to toggle Focused Mode on.

   To go directly to a specific record while in focused mode, use TAB to
   move the cursor to the heading for the folio that you want.

PHRASE SEARCHING:

   To find a phrase, place quotation marks around it.

   EXAMPLE:

   1) Press the SPACEBAR.
   2) Type:  "search line".   (Include the quotes.)

   The Results window shows 23 occurrences before the words are searched as
   a phrase and 13 occurrences after.

   3) Press ENTER.


REGULAR PROXIMITY SEARCHING:

   To perform a proximity search, place the Search Words within quotation
   marks followed by the at sign (@) and the maximum number of words
   apart.

   EXAMPLE:

   1) Press the SPACEBAR.
   2) Type:  "linking footnotes"@3
      (The @3 specifies that "linking" must occur within three words of
      "footnotes", regardless of order.)
   3) Press ENTER.


ORDERED PROXIMITY SEARCHING:

   Ordered proximity searches allow you to specify not only the number of
   words apart words can be, but also the order in which the words must
   be found.

   EXAMPLE:

   1) Press the SPACEBAR.
   2) Type:  "point view"6
      (The 6 specifies that "point" must precede "view" by no more than
      six words.)
   3) Press ENTER.

SEARCHING WITH WILDCARD CHARACTERS:

   Wildcard characters are used to broaden search results to include near
   spellings, plurals, possessives, and slight variations of words.

   The asterisk is used to represent any number of characters, and the
   question mark is used to represent one character (similar to DOS.)

   To search using wildcard characters, place them on the search line
   on the front, back or middle of words.

   EXAMPLE:

          wom?n  locates women and woman
          t*e    locates tie, time, tile, turtle, etc.

SEARCH OPERATORS (AND, NOT, OR, EXCLUSIVE OR)

   Locate combinations of words. Placing a Search Operator between words
   locates text containing their combinations.

   &  AND (ALT A) locates text containing both search terms.
   /  OR (ALT O) locates text containing either or both terms
   ^  NOT (ALT N) locates text containing the first term but not the second.
   ~  EXCLUSIVE OR (CTRL-E) locates folios not containing the term.

NESTING SEARCH OPERATORS:

   Nest Search Terms force evaluation order.  Place parentheses around
   search terms to force the order in which they are evaluated.

   EXAMPLE:

   (national&defense)/(right&arms)

   FOLIOS locates all text containing both "national" and "defense," then
   locates all text containing both "right" and "arms."

INFOBASE FORMAT:

   Subject : A general description of the topic.
   Date    : The date the record was added or last edited.
   Spell   : Lists mispellings or alternate spellings, increasing the
             chances of finding a record.

   Throughout FOLIOS you will find marker symbols that look like upside
   down triangles.  (On a color monitor, they are yellow.)  These
   symbols, called "hot links," take you to another section of the
   Infobase where you will find additional information on the current
   topic.

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