Category : Communication (modem) tools and utilities
Archive   : XFR-QM16.ZIP
Filename : !HISTORY.DOC

*** H I S T O R Y of .BAT Files for QMODEM 3.x or 4.x ***

(NOTE: Now *ONLY* supporting QMODEM 4.2f and newer)

Since it has been so long since I first created these; I will ONLY
give general information of versions: 0.1 thru 0.3
Block Sizes are determined by (Unregisterd Versions, and Max. size)
On Registered Versions, or switches added; this will vary.
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Look for future .BAT Files that will include:

SZMODEM -
TMODEM -
PCPT -
BIMODEM - (new version 1.24, when working!)
IMODEM - (if I can get any info on it!)

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Ver 1.6 - 09/91

Update GSZ 09/04/91 Block Size: 1024

Modified the GSZMOD?Z.BAT files for more speed
Also threw-in my COLORS.T file.
This is all minor, but may be useful to someone.
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Ver. 1.5 - 09/91

Update GSZ 09/04/91 Block Size: 1024

This version now has a separate file for color settings
"COLORS.T" is the name.

Update Jmodem 3.09 Block Size: 8192
Some variables have been added for "ODD-BALL" COM ports
(when are people going to quit buying AT&T's EVEREX,
Packard-Bell or Radio-Shaft!) THERE *NOT* COMPATIBLE!

Update Lynx 3.02 Block Size: 1024
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Ver. 1.4 - 08/91

Added GSZ 08/08/91 Block Size: 1024

This is a "Color Window Zmodem". You will find the default
colors are fairly PU'TRID, so I have included a file:
(GSZCOLOR.DOC) that should prove to be a more pleasant selection.
From this version on, El 'CHEEPO Internal Modems seem to be
working. I have found, however, that if 'CORRECTION' is called-
for, the display may get 'STUCK' their! I find that the .EXE
version seems to be running with fairly good throughput.
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Ver. 1.3 - 10/90

Since QMODEM 4.2 is now released, I had to modify *MOST*
of the .BAT files... For some reason, FORBIN decided to
change the variable %3 (Filename), to %4. Here is a list:
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FILES: %1=SPEED %2=PORT %3=MODEM CONNECT MSG. %4=FILENAME
HOST MODE: %1=PORT %2=SPEED %3=PORT ADDR. %4=PORT IRQ.

Added MPT (replaces PUMA), due to legal stuff.
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Ver. 1.2 - 02/90

Added Compuserv-"B" Block Size: 256

Compuserv is a well-known PAY network where people exchange
ideas and files among user/company. This protocol is a
"HACKED-UP" version of Xmodem for transfering files. Why
anyone would use it is beyond me!! But here it is anyway.

Zmodem 01/22/90 Block Size: 1024

Starting with this version is MobyTurbo(tm) to give the
same performance of transfer-speed to compressed files
as Ymodem-G does. With the -m option, it has its speed back
to 237cps average at 2400Bps. Read DSZ.DOC for more detail.
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Ver. 1.1 - 01/90

Added SuperK 4.46 Block Size: 8192

This is fast, *BUT* it's somewhat cryptic like Zmodem! The
easiest way to get this up is by looking at my !README.1ST
file. Install buy running: "Superk @", then "PATSTACK".
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Ver. 1.0 - 01/90

Added Cmodem 1.1 Block Size: 4096
PUMA 1.0 1024

While Cmodem is very fast, my hat goes off to: Matthew Thomas
for the incredibly beautiful PUMA, a real peace of art! This
package tells you everything you need to know in ONE screen.
For this reason, I have made a MAJOR version jump here.
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Ver. 0.6 - 01/90

Added the Color ANSI INFO screen versions of Zmodem.

Don't have the authors name, but thanks for the ANSI screen.
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Ver. 0.5 - 08/89

Added Bimodem 1.14 Block Size: 1024

This seems to be nice with its dual Recv/Send functions, and
the fact that you can CHAT at the same time.
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Ver. 0.4 - 05/89

Added Lynx 1.0 Block Size: 1024

First version was OK, but 3.0 would lockup QMODEM.
Version 3.02 fixed this problem.

This is a cross between WXmodem and Zmodem.
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Ver. 0.3 - 02/89

Added Jmodem 1.12 Block Size: 8192

This allows fast Host/Remote Synchronization
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Ver. 0.2 - 12/88

Added Zmodem Block Size: 1024

This has made its way to the top quickly as being the *ONE* to
use, and at this time period, WAS the fastest thing around!
Don't get me wrong, it does more than most, especially with
its multiple Protocol simulations. *BUT* as you will see first
hand, there are those that are easier and faster to use...
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Vers. 0.1 - 10/88

This included the BASIC External Protocols at that time, which
included: CLINK (SeaLink) KERMIT MLINK WXmodem