89 INetUtils
Description
This article is from the Amiga Networking FAQ, by Richard Norman with numerous contributions by others.
89 INetUtils
INetUtils
INetUtils is copyrighted, but freely distributable up to version 1.4 The author will make future versions commercial which will include a major update to GRn and will include the long awaited GMail.
The author *strongly* recommends that you read the man pages. Do NOT blindly install V1.4 over an existing installation. You will regret it if you do so according to the author.
Author:
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Michael B. Smith
mbs@adastra.cvl.va.us
POB 6791 Charlottesville, VA 22906 USA
Description:
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INetUtils is a series of programs designed to allow an Amiga running AS-225 beta 2.0 software (i.e., socket.library capable) or AmiTCP 2.2 (or above) to interact and operate as fully functioning members of an IP network, including the global InterNet.
The utility programs consist of:
SMTPd : an SMTP daemon SMTPpost : an SMTP posting program SMTPExpand : an SMTP aliases expanding program NNTPpost : an NNTP posting program NNTPXfer : an NNTP article transfer program newgroup : a maintenance program for use with NNTP GetActive : an NNTP active file transfer program AmiPOP : a POP message handler Sabot : A newmail activity program
The following man pages are included:
SMTPd.man SMTPpost.man SMTPExpand.man NNTPpost.man NNTPxfer.man GetActive.man
and describe the operation of each program.
To install INetUtils, see the document named INSTALL included in this archive. Do NOT blindly install V1.4 over an existing installation!
For basic help in getting SMTPd running, the following heavily commented script is also included:
StartSMTPd
AmiPOP and Sabot were developed by Scott Ellis (sellis@ucssun1.sdsu.edu) and all communication regarding them should be directed to him. Separate documentation regarding them is included in the AmiPOP and Sabot archives.
To properly utilize the NNTP capability requires an NNTP aware newsreader and a mailreader. The 'G' package is presented to meet this need.
GRn is Gadtools Read News, which can properly read and post with articles via NNTP directly or read with the local directory setup by NNTPXfer, and post directly using NNTPpost. Documentation is available in AmigaGuide format (GRn.guide). GRn is currently at version 2.1. A commercial version (3.0) is also available.
GRn2.1a is now available. The "a" version supports AmiTCP 4.0+.
GMail, Gadtools Mail, is available as a commercial product.
According to Mike, AmigaElm and the DMail from AmigaUUCP are quite satisfactory for reading mail.
Requirements:
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AmigaDos 2.0 or higher
INetUtils comes in two flavors: one for AS225r2 and one for AmiTCP AmiTCP AmiTCP version 2.2 or above. You must have one or the other of these protocols, and you must get the correct corresponding archive.
Availability:
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INetUtils V1.4 is available on AMINET
Dir Name: /pub/aminet/comm/net File Name: IU-14-as225.lha IU-14-amitcp.lha
Version 1.4 of INetUtils is freeware. Donations are welcome. A commercial version, with enhanced feature content, is also available.
Distributability:
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INetUtils is Copyright 1992 - 1994, by Michael B. Smith. All Rights Reserved.
INetUtils 1.4 is freely distributable as long as no modifications are made to the archives or their contents.
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