WINPACK Windows Packet TNC Driver by Roger Barker (G4IDE).
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This Packet TNC driver requires Microsoft Windows V3.1 or later, and will
run in Windows 95.
Winpack is a Windows based TNC driver program to allow you to get the best
possible use from your Packet TNC. WINPACK is NOT a Baycom modem driver
neither will it work with network switches such as G8BPQ's THE NODE.
WINPACK can be set up to automatically download message listings from your
local BBS, collect bulletins that you select or that are selected
automatically according to your choice, down or upload your personal mail
or mail you have written.
WINPACK can automatically decode 7+ files once all the parts have been
received and can encode a file into 7+ for you to send.
WINPACK can send or receive YAPP protocol files, and uses automatic YAPP
restart protocols as supported in FBB BBS software.
Should you be willing to leave your computer and packet station switched on
at all times, WINPACK will operate automatically at times decided by you,
(this could be at times of least traffic) and will achieve the above
results and much more. If your local BBS transmits the FBB UNPROTO list
beacons then WINPACK can be set to collect a bulletin list from these
beacons.
Should you not want to leave your computer running then a single click of
the mouse button can achieve the same result at any time you choose.
This document is NOT a replacement for the ONLINE help that is available
within WINPACK. It is simply an overview to allow you the quick reference
flexibility of a hard copy printout if you are not used to the windows help
system. WINPACK has CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP. This means that, at any time,
you may press F1 to see a help file on the area of WINPACK that you are
using. You will be able to select the particular help you require from the
help screen once you have pressed F1 by pointing and clicking the mouse
pointer on the part of the program you wish to know about. A larger help
file may also be accessed by using the PULL DOWN HELP from the menu bar and
clicking on HELP CONTENTS. You may then click on any of the help subjects
available or search for a help subject using the search button. I
recommend that you read the README.TXT that can be accessed under the HELP
pull down menu.
WINPACK has DX cluster support and reconnection facilities.
WINPACK has script file control that allows YOU to decide what you want to
happen.
WINPACK will automatically deal with password BBS access with either NNA or
FBB type passwords.
