README for Waffle DOS version v1.65
(C) Copyright 1992 Darkside International

FILES INCLUDED ON THIS DISK

        WAF165.ZIP      Waffle 1.65, in ZIP format. Use
                        "PKUNZIP -D WAF165" to unzip, to preserve
                        directory structure information.

                        After unzipping, read docs/DOS.DOC for
                        detailed DOS installation instructions.
                                 
        BNU170.ZIP      BNU Fossil driver. Provided courtesy
                        of David Nugent, Unique Computing Ltd.

                        (Included on mailed disks.)


CAPABILITIES & FUNCTIONS OF WAFFLE/DOS

  o  Allows a PC to communicate with Unix systems using the UUCP
     "g" protocol, giving them capability to exchange UUCP mail
     and Usenet news. Contains DOS equivalents for UUCICO, UUXQT,
     UUX, UUQ, UUCP, RMAIL, RNEWS, and a news & mail reader.

  o  Can be run as an single-user, individual UUCP node.

  o  Can be run as a BBS program, including electronic mail,
     messages, editor, transfer section, access controls, external
     programs, cookies and numerous other amenities.

  o  A scheduler can execute DOS commands (such as polling
     neighboring sites) at specific times or on a regular basis.

  o  Mail facilities include mail aliases, address routing,
     folders, gatewaying of E-Mail into Usenet newsgroups.

  o  Usenet News facilities include support for batched &
     compressed news, the ability to give other sites newsfeeds,
     access control on a per newsgroup basis.

  o  Hooks are provided for gating both mail & news into
     external networks (or specific programs).

  o  Supports FOSSIL communications driver in addition to native
     interrupt package, for those with high speed modems.


BEFORE INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE

  o  For More Detailed Instructions

     The file DOS.DOC contains a step by step list of instructions
     for installation. It is STRONGLY recommended reading if you have
     not previously installed Waffle.

     If everything looks straightforward, at least read the following
     before rushing into things..

  o  Unpacking the package

     WAFxxx.ZIP contains a directory tree underneath \WAFFLE. Unpack
     this with PKUNZIP's -D option, to create the required directories.

  o  If you want to run somewhere other than C:\WAFFLE

     You have to change a few file or drive specifications to
     match your system's configuration. These are present in files:

	/waffle/extern/*.*	(External Programs)
	/waffle/system/local	(Where local newsgroups go)
	/waffle/system/static	(Main Configuration File)
	/waffle/system/usenet	(Where Usenet newsgroups go)
	/waffle/bin/*.bat	(DOS Batch Files)

  o  Default Passwords

     As supplied, the password file has accounts "system", "uucp",
     and "default". With the exception of default, the passwords are the
     same as the account name (I.E. Login: system Password: system).
     The "system" account is a privileged account. CHANGE THEIR PASSWORDS,
     except for the "default" account (which does not allow logins).


HAVING PROBLEMS ?

  Please direct any requests, suggestions, bug reports, or comments to
  <dell@vox.darkside.com>. This is a continually evolving project and we
  will use your questions to improve the programs and documentation for
  future generations. If your copy is more than five or six months old,
  however, it might do some good to update your copy.


WHERE TO FIND NEW VERSIONS

  New Waffle releases occur whenever there has been substantial work
  done on it. Currently this is every couple of months, so check around
  every once in a while to see if there is a newer version available.

  o  By X,Y,ZMODEM download

     +1 408 245 SPAM (2400 baud), in /files/waffle/wafxxx.zip

  o  By Anonymous FTP

     simtel20.army.mil     PD:<MSDOS.WAFFLE>WAFxxx.ZIP
     wuarchive.wustl.edu   /mirrors/msdos/waffle/wafxxx.zip
     wiretap.spies.com     /waffle/wafxxx.zip
     halcyon.com           /pub/waffle/wafxxx.zip

  o  By postal mail

     [ see REGISTER.DOC for an order form & details ]

     We are happy to mail copies to people who preregister,
     including airmail overseas.


DISTRIBUTION

  This package is *shareware*, please read REGISTER.DOC included with this
  distribution. Distribution is permitted only of intact, unmodified copies
  of this package as it was released (waf165.zip).

  Permission is explicitly granted for distribution via Compuserve or
  similar information services.

  Support for this software is available to registered users of Waffle.
  Upgrades are issued frequently. Our USA postal mailing address is

	Thomas E Dell
	Post Office Box 4436
	Mountain View CA 94040-0436

  The preferred method of contact is via electronic mail;
  you can contact the author at:

	dell@vox.darkside.com (...vox!dell)

  If you don't have E-Mail access, you can contact the author by
  sending FEEDBACK at:

	The Dark Side of the Moon
	300/1200/2400 bps 24 hours 8N1
        +1 408/245-7726
	A Telecommunications Tradition Since 1985

  This process takes longer, as the BBS is not run for the
  purpose of supporting Waffle -- please use the E-Mail address.

  There also exists the comp.bbs.waffle and alt.bbs.waffle Usenet
  newsgroups. Not all sites carry alt, but most do carry the comp groups.
  Neither is an "official" support group, but we do keep an eye on
  both of them. If you can't receive these newsgroups we may be able to
  refer you to a place that does.


UNIX VERSION OF WAFFLE

The Unix version of Waffle runs under any one of A/UX, BSD 4.3, ESIX,
HP/UX, SunOS, Ultrix, SCO Unix, Xenix or ISC 386/ix. The platform is
transparent to the dialup user. Waffle interfaces directly with the
Usenet B or C News software. For more information see the REGISTER.DOC
and UNIX.DOC files.

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dell@vox.darkside.com
(C) Copyright 1992 Darkside Int'l
