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From: rosen@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (steven.b.rosen)
Newsgroups: comp.windows.ms
Subject: Re: Communications Programs for Windows
Summary: Procomm: I havn't found a communications package better.
Message-ID: <1991May18.164135.27522@cbfsb.att.com>
Date: 18 May 91 16:41:35 GMT
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In article <1991May17.232439.20221@agate.berkeley.edu>, bchen@argon.berkeley.edu (Benjamin Chen) writes:
> I'm interested in purchasing a good communications program for Windows.
> I've tried Windows Terminal, WinQVT, and UniComm.  I don't really like
> any of them.  I'd appreciate any recommendations on any package from
> ~$100-$200.  Anyone have Crosstalk for Windows?
> 
> 	BC

Ben (& others),

	Like all you other Windows 3.0 users I have found TERMINAL somewhat
	lacking. As a result I've loaded up my old friend Procomm. Since I'm
	using an older version (2.4.1:anyone know of a later version?) that is
	NOT a windows application, I've set it up as a DOS "NON-WINDOWS
	APPLICATION" and just call it from windows. (Anyone know if a Windows
	version is comming out?).
	
	When I got Pocomm it came with a rather good reference manual.  The
	name/numbers for info are listed as follows:

		Datastorm Technologies, Inc. (Previously known as PIL Software)
		PO Box 1471
		Columbia, MO 65205
		BBS: (314) 449-9401 (This has been disconnected)

	Maybe its time to call information in Mo and ask for a new number.

	I cant say enough good things about Procomm - Rich command files
	that can login and initiate down loads - All types of protocal
	support (XMODEM, YMODEM, KERMIT, etc.) - Slick user interface that
	stays out of your way unless needed - It even has an unattended
	answer mode (that SHOULDN'T BE USED AS A BBS) but is good enough
	for the occasional remote down/up load between friends.

	The Ordering info lists the following prices (remember this is
	from a manual dated 1986 !)

		Procomm Disk : $10
		(Softcopy of docs included; Doesn't 
		 include registration !)

		Registration: $25

		Disk w/Registration: $35 (suprise, suprise...)

		Disk, Reg, Printed Docs: $50

	Hope this proves usefull.

	...steve...

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Steve Rosen               attmail!srosen
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