Subj : For the newcomer
To   : All
From : Richard Webb
Date : Sun Apr 29 2012 01:05 pm

This echo is for discussion of binkleyterm.
Binkleyterm is A Freely Available FidoNet Compatible Electronic
mail interface and dumb terminal program.

BInkleyterm is a product of Bit Bucket software which was
"Written by Vince Perriello and Bob Hartman, with contributions
from countless others."

That then leaves the newcomer with this question.
What does Binkleyterm do?

Binkleyterm is a Mail Interface and Dumb Terminal Package.
It can be operated as can any dumb terminal program using a
serial port interface, or as a Fidonet mailer or "front end"
using a regular pstn modem, or Telnet under a virtual modem setup.

BInkleyterm was designed for the semi-automated sending and
             receiving of electronic mail and files within FidoNet- compatible
electronic mail networks.  I have used it as a dumb terminal
in a packet radio application as well.  Although it was not
designed specifically for that purpose it worked for manually
interacting with packet radio bulletin boards and other systems.
ITs terminal mode is as versatile as many shareware or
commercial applications.

The latest version of binkleyterm released by the authors was
version 2.60, and was released for a variety of computer
platforms and operating systems.

Plain text documentation can often be found on fidonet
systems as BDOC_ASC.ZIP.  MS Word documentation is also
commonly available.

Binkleyterm is configured for use on your system by editing
plain text files.  WIthin the software archive
are sample configuration files for binkleyterm, as well as a
complete configuration reference provided in documentation
archives.

Many fidonet system operators are binkleyterm users.  IF you
have questions regarding the configuration or operation of
Binkleyterm consult the documentation, then ask for further
clarification or help if needed in this echomail conference.
THere are many here familiar with binkleyterm and its various
uses who will be glad to assist you.

So, if you're new to fidonet, and BInkleyterm stay tuned.



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