INFORMATION ON DOWNLOADING/UPLOADING Mail and Files:


{NOTE: I strongly recommend that you save this info for later reference
       via screen capture, print screen, or other available means to 
       save this information.  It will come in handy later.

       You will see reference to the programs PANTHER and SILLY LITTLE
       MAIL READER.  They are FREE programs offered to you on many 
       BBS's and can be obtained here on The Shepherd's Flock in the
       file CC-MAIL.ZIP.  The Calvmail.zip is a CALVARYNET installation
       program that automatically installs the necessary communications
       and off-line mail reading software to your drive C: {you need 
       approximately 2 megabytes free on drive C: to check it out}.

       If the above software is what you would like to have, here is the 
       process for installing it on your system.

FILES YOU WILL NEED:

    - CC-MAIL.ZIP  (Mail reader and communications software)
    - PKZ204g.EXE  (ZIP utilities necessary for the above)
       - both these files are freely available on The Shepherd's
         Flock Family BBS, 619-630-7437.  In addition, I can
         E-mail you this software in UUENCODE format, or..
         attach it to an Internet Message and send it that way.
         (if there are not too many requests for this method
         of delivery). Write john.scudder@kandy.com if you are
         unable to access

SETTING UP THE ZIP UTILITIES:

       1. Obtain the file PKZ204G.EXE if you do not already have
          this current ZIP Utility Software.

        NOTE!!  You can read through with this document to see how
                to download.  Reference will be made to your downloading
                files, which assumes that you have already read this
                document in full and are aware of HOW to DOWNLOAD
                as later described in this text.

       2. Decide what directory you will be putting the PKZIP utility
          files info.

          A. If you are using Windows95, place the PKZ204g.EXE file
             in your windows\command directory.  If you are using
             DOS or Windows 3.1, put the PKZ204g.EXE file in your
             DOS directory (usually on DRIVE C:).

          B. If you would like to create a different directory
             to house the ZIP utility files, that's ok.. but..
             you would benefit from putting that directory in
             your path statement for easy access to the files. If
             you are unsure how to create a directory and then
             add that directory to your Path Statement, follow
             the instructions in 2.A. above... utilizing a
             directory that is already on your computer and
             in your path.  (The DOS and Windows\Command
             directories are usually already in your PATH).

        3.  Go to the directory that you have put your PKZ204g.EXE
            file into, and type (or RUN) PKZ204g.exe ... which will
            unpack the ZIP utilities, and wa-la.. you now have the
            latest ZIP capabilities, commonly used on many Bulletin
            Board Systems (BBS) and by many programs that interact
            with BBS files obtained froma bbs.

            EXAMPLE: type "pkz204g" at the DOS promp (do not include
            the quotes).

SETTING UP THE COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE AND/OR OFF-LINE MAIL READER:

   1. Obtain the file CC-MAIL.ZIP VIA downloading it with your
      current Communications program, or.. requesting it from
      john.scudder@kandy.com ... You will receive the file as
      either a UUENCODE or Attached Internet Message.

   2. Copy the file CC-MAIL.ZIP into the same directory that
      you put your ZIP utilities in.

   3. Put a 3.5 High Density Formated Blank Disk into DRIVE
      A:

   4. From the directory where your ZIP utilities are and where
      the CC-MAIL.ZIP file resides.. type this at the DOS prompt:

       PKUNZIP CC-MAIL A:\

This will make an INSTALLATION DISKETTE for you to install the
CalvaryNet Communications and Off-Line Mail reading utilities.


USING THE INSTALLATION DISKETTE:

 - MAKE SURE the newly created INSTALL Diskette is in Drive A:
   and then access Drive A.  Do this by typing A: then hitting
   your ENTER key at the DOS prompt.

- Type INSTALL at the A:\ prompt.

- Follow the instructions on the screen.  Make sure you have
  at least 2 megabytes of space on DRIVE C:.  If you need to
  install this software on another DRIVE other than DRIVE C:
  or.. if you plan on using communications port 3 or 4,
  write John.Scudder@kandy.com for further info.  NOTE:
  usually a computer will use COM 1 or COM 2, and not 3 or 4.


SETUP AND USE OF THE OFF-LINE READER UTILITIES:


Welcome to the wonderful world of OFF-LINE MAIL READING!!!

This text assumes that you have INSTALLED the CC-MAIL.ZIP file
onto your DRIVE A: as previously described.  IF NOT, please
read on.. and.. although there is reference to having already
obtained the files, you can get important information on how
to download/upload files to and from a bbs. 

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A GOOD COMMUNICATIONS or MAIL READING
PROGRAM, SKIP TO STEP 5.

Here are the steps to efficiently grab mail from your favorite BBS
(a Calvary Chapel BBS of Course! GRIN!), and then answer mail/write
mail.. while you are OFF LINE.. or... DISCONNECTED from that BBS.
You can see how this would save ya a lot of time.  AND... it is a
lot easier to manipulate through the CalvaryNet Conferences with
this utility.  Here are a few steps to take.. and.. if you print out
this message.. or save it to a file.. you will have this information
as a handy reference.

1. Use the Panther Communications Program you have located in your
   C:\CC-NET\CONNECT directory by accessing that directory and typing
   CALLCC.  You will then enter the Communications program, which is
   already set up for you to dial one of the Calvary Chapel Bulletin
   Board Systems (BBS's).

2. IF your modem uses COM 2 (instead of COM 1), and if your modem BAUD
   is greater than 2400 BAUD.  Follow these STEPS.  Otherwise, continue
   on with STEP 3.  Thus, use STEP 2 receive LINE BY LINE instructions to:

NOTE: If you are using COM 1, and your modem is 2400 baud, you can skip
      to step 3.

    a. Change the DEFAULT use of COM 1 to COM 2 is your modem is on
       COM 2.
    b. Change the DEFAULT MODEM SPEED {BAUD} if your modem is faster
       than 2400 Baud (most are these days).

  NOTE:  If you have not saved this Document to a FILE yet, I highly
         suggest you DO SO NOW. It will come in handy as a reference tool.

    (a) Access the C:\CC-NET\CONNECT directory on your hard drive
        (usually by typing "cd\cc-net\connect" without the "'s while on
        drive C:).

    (b) From the C:\CC-NET\CONNECT directory DOS prompt, type CALLCC.BAT.
        This will start the Panther Communications Program.

    (c) HIT your F2 key, or use your ARROW key to go to where it says
        "Configuration" and then press ENTER.  (You CAN USE YOU MOUSE).

    (d) SELECT F1, OR highlight "Select Serial Port" and Press Enter.

    (e) Choose the COM PORT and Press ENTER.  This brings you back
        to the Congifuration Menu.  Now Hit the F7 key, OR highlight
        "Directory Defaults" and hit ENTER.

    (f) USE YOU LEFT AND RIGHT ARROW KEYS while the BAUD option is
        highlighted.  You will see the cursor at the bottom of the
        screen highlight the different baud rates.  Choose the BAUD
        rate {speed} that your modem is capable of (the highest rate)
        and then hit ENTER.

    (g) HIT your ESC (escape) KEY and then choose Y when asked to
        "Accept these defaults?".

    (h) HIT F10 to exit from the Configuration screen and WA-LA! You
        are ready for Communicating.  I suggest that you totally EXIT
        the Panther Communications program (by hitting F10 once more)
        and then RESTARTING Panther by typing CALLCC.BAT

    (i) Start up Panther, and choose the Dialing Directory.  Choose
        a Calvary Chapel BBS in your area... or.. one that is closest.
        REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE BAUD SETTING in the DIALING DIRECTORY
        by hitting "E" on the proper highlighted BBS you want to dial.
        Then simply hit ENTER until you are on the BAUD RATE Field, and
        use the arrow keys to change it to a Faster Rate if your modem
        is capable of faster than 2400.  I have pre-set in 2400 baud
        because I was not sure what Baud rate your modem may support.
        Then Hit ESC, and choose Yes.  You are all set!

STEP 3

3. Changing your Name.  I have pre-set in the Name "NEW USER" because
   I had no way of knowing what your name is.  So.. at the Panther Main
   Menu, Hit the F2 key {configuration}, then the F6 key {program settings},
   then the F6 key again {Users Name}.... and enter in YOUR NAME.  HIT
   Enter after entering your name.. and then Hit F10 and answer Y to
   accept the changes. Hit F10 again to get back to the Panther Main
   Menu.  You are all set!!!


4. Choose option F1 or DIALING DIRECTORY.. and choose one of your
   favorite Calvary Chapel BBS.  Once you have connected to that
   BBS, answer the REGISTRATION questions that you are presented.
              {Don't worry.. it is FREE! YA HOO!}.

===============================================
OK.... NOW YOU ARE ON THE BBS YOU CALLED...
The following instructions may differ slightly
from one BBS to another, but there is always
a menu on the BBS that will assist you in what
to do.  Look for the MAIL door options or
even DOORS options to see how to get to their
Mail Door respectively.
===============================================

5. IMPORTANT: During the Registration, you will be asked "What Transfer
   Protocol to use"... SELECT ZMODEM.  Remember.. Choose the Option
   ZMODEM Protocol if you are ever asked "what transfer protocol do you
   want to use".   You want.... {you got it}..... ZMODEM.

6. After you have been "registered", access that systems MAIL DOOR.
   On The Shepherd's Flock BBS (619-630-7437) you simply type MAIL
   at the Main Menu Command.  Some BBS systems will have you access
   their DOORS section before the option to access the Mail Door is
   found. Other BBS systems have you access their MESSAGE section and
   then provide a means for entering their MAIL door.  CHECK the Menu's
   carefully for a means to enter that systems Mail Door.  If you have
   any problems, you can usually type "C" to Comment {leave a message}
   for the System Operator (Sysop) of that system.  They will usually
   contact you regarding any difficulties you may encounter on their
   system.  It things REALLY look confusing on their BBS, call The
   Shepherd's Flock and try it out over there... also leaving a
   COMMENT for the Sysop (me) by typing C, and I will get back to ya
   regarding the original BBS you tried to navigate on.
   Operator


7. After ENTERING THE MAIL DOOR on the BBS you chose to call, you now
   CONFIGURE the mail door.  This allows you to choose the Conferences
   on that system you want to receive mail in.  You will also be given
   an option to choose to gather your mail only.. or.. all the mail in
   any specific conference.  I SUGGEST CHOOSING ALL THE CALVARYNET
   CONFERENCES for now.  Usually, the MAIL door will have a MENU that
   allows for CONFIGURATION.  After you have chosen that option, choose
   ADDING CONFERENCES or... SELECTING CONFERENCES.  Follow the instructions
   for adding conferences, and then exit to the Main Menu of the MAIL DOOR.
   (Note: Many Mail doors offer excellent help for navigating around and
   setting up your options.  You can leave a message for the SYSOP if you
   run into any difficulty).

8. DOWNLOADING UPLOADING MAIL:  This is the FUN part!! YA HOO!
   After you have selected the conferences you want to receive mail
   from, choose D for DOWNLOAD.  The system will zip up your mail and
   then prompt you for download.  When you are prompted to INITIATE
   DOWNLOAD, hit the PAGE DOWN on the Panther Communications program
   and then hit enter... your MAIL PACKET will be automatically placed
   in the C:\CC-NET\CONNECT\DOWNLOAD directory on your drive C:  The
   Mail Packet downloaded will have a QWK extension.  For instance,
   on the Shepherd's Flock, the Mail Packet is named SHEPHERD.QWK.
   This is not something you have to be too concerned with right now,
   because SILLY LITTLE MAIL READER is already configured for you to
   AUTOMATICALLY grab this mail packet for your use.

   After you have had a "successful" mail download, you can exit
   the mail door.. and play around with other features on that BBS,
   or.. you can LOG OFF. The Command to LOG OFF is almost ALWAYS
   "G".  Just type G and you are outta there.  If you are calling
   long distance, you can see the benefits of using the MAIL DOOR.

   NOTE: Since this is your first time on the BBS system, you won't
   have any mail to UPLOAD through the Mail Door Yet.  However, if
   you had already read and answered the Mail in the MAIL Packet
   you downloaded, you would UPLOAD those REPLIES while in the MAIL
   DOOR much the same way you Downloaded mail.. except,... instead
   of Choosing "D" for DOWNLOAD.. you will choose {you guessed it}..
   "U" for UPLOAD.  When prompted to UPLOAD YOUR MAIL, instead of
   HITTING the PAGE DOWN KEY.... {you guessed it again!!}.. YOU WILL
   HIT THE PAGE UP Key.  That is when you will instruct the Panther
   Communications program to UPLOAD the REP file that Silly Little
   Mail Reader automatically placed in your C:\CC-NET\CONNECT\UPLOAD
   directory on Drive C:.

9. UPLOADING MAIL: From within the MAIL DOOR, type U to upload your
   Mail Responses.  When Prompted to UPLOAD MAIL (and you will see a
   few funny characters on the lower portion of the screen... this is
   normal), hit the PAGE UP Key.  Then Hit Enter again (you want Zmodem,
   which should already be highlighted just as it was when you did your
   download).  You will then receive a screen that automatically Lists
   the file with an REP Extension if indeed YOU ANSWERED MAIL while in
   the Silly Little Mail Reader.

NOTE: The WELCOME.QWK file that you are playing around with in
      Silly Little Mail Reader is for instruction purposes only.
      So don't upload any file with the name WELCOME.REP.. it is
      for "show".  You want the filename of the original MAIL Packet
      you DOWNLOADED. For instance, if I download SHEPHERD.QWK... and
      then access Silly Little Mail Reader.. and read/write mail
      responses... the RESULTANT REPLY File will be SHEPHERD.REP...
      which is the file that I want to Upload to the BBS through the
      Mail Door.

READING MAIL! YA HOO!

10. READING MAIL:  Using The Silly Little Mail Reader {SLMR}... FREE!
    Access the SLMR program by typing READMAIL.BAT from the
    C:\CC-NET\MAILREAD directory... or... since a copy of the
    READMAIL.BAT file was copied to your ROOT Directory {C:\},
    you can stat the SLMR program from anywhere by typing READMAIL
    if your ROOT directory is in your DOS path.

11. The program will spring to life, showing you the latest QWK packet
    that you obtained.  You simply press ENTER on that QWK packet..
    and WA LA!!! You are reading and responding to mail from that
    Calvary Chapel Bulletin System! You can take your time.. get involved
    in presenting a Bible study to a brother or sister.. and.. if you
    are a PASTOR,.. you will be able to communicate with other Pastors
    on CalvaryNet!!!

12. After you have completed writing and browsing through the Mail
    Packet, you can exit the Silly Little Mail Reader program.  The
    program will ZIP up your REPLIES and make a file with an REP
    extension.. like for The Shepherd's Flock, it makes an SHEPHERD.REP
    file! YA HOO!

13. Then.. at your leisure, you again access the COMM Program in the
    C:\CC-NET\CONNECT directory on your hard drive... type CALLCC..
    {or... since a copy of CALLCC.BAT was placed in your ROOT directory,
    you can start the Panther Communications program from any directory
    if your C: Root Directory is in your DOS Path Statement.  If you don't
    know anything about the DOS Path statement, no problem... and
    no need to concern yourself with that at this point}.  Once the
    Panther Communications program has started up... you are once again
    ready to Call the Calvary Chapel BBS you previously downloaded a
    Mail Packet from.  You can ONLY upload REP files to the BBS they
    originated from.  Enter the MAIL door.. and UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD mail
    as previously described.

THUS:

14. After you have again connected to that BBS, you once again GO INTO
    the MAIL DOOR.. and Type U for UPLOAD. The system will prompt you to
    upload a REP file... which you will see that the COMM program already
    has listed for you when you attempt the upload (cause the SILLY
    LITTLE Mail reader program automatically dumped the REP file into
    your UPLOAD directory! YA HOO!).

15.  You can then DOWNLOAD again with the D command.. and start all
     over!.. all in a fraction of the time that browsing the mail
     while ON-Line!

WHILE IN THE SILLY LITTLE MAIL READER PROGRAM...

Here are a few hints for managing the mail once you are in the Silly
Little Mail Reader (the program you are now in).

TYPE "E" to "E"nter a message to someone from scratch, and "R" to
"RE"spond to them.  This is a NEAT editor!!!

   You can press F1 at any time to get help... or.. you can scream
  at the top of your lungs for help (I personally have found the F1
  key to be a lot faster).

Well... that's it for now. You can always ask ANYONE on CalvaryNet
for help if you get confused or don't understand any process along
the way.  This can all seem overwhelming at first.. but.. as you
start to "get the hang of it", you will become more relaxed.


 God bless you.. your families.. and all you do in the Name of Christ!

Take care my dear friend.


     "Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen."
                     {Romans 15:33}

John Scudder RN
Administrator: Calvary Chapel Computer Ministries: CalvaryNet
Internet: john.scudder@kandy.com
BBS: 619-630-7437  VOICE (24 hr info): 619-630-0340
CalvaryNet's Home Web Page: http://www.khouse.org/calvarynet
Note: CalvaryNet is not associated with any internet newsgroup.
Administrative Pastor: Pastor Ralph Wood, Calvary Chapel Oceanside

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