
                                 MENU OPTIONS 
                                 ------------ 

   The following  menu  options are   available to  the caller  provided the
   necessary security level has been obtained by the SysOp.


   (A)scii Color - on/off 
   ---------------------- 
   This command,  when enabled,  will allow  color on those systems properly
   configured.  There are three requirements  before this  will work. First,
   the  caller  must  have  set  his  communication parameters to 8 bits, no
   parity.  Secondly,  he  must  be  running  software  which  supports this
   option.    Qmodem,  Procomm,  and  Pibterm are three such examples.  Most
   require that ANSI.SYS be installed on the home system.  This can  be done
   by putting  the line  DEVICE=ANSI.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS file. Thirdly, or
   course, he must have a color monitor. 

   NOTE:  A SysOp using a  composite monitor  with a  color graphics adaptor
   may not enable this feature.


   (B)uzz Back
   -----------
   This command,  when enabled,  will instruct  MINIHOST to buzz you back at
   the call back number placed in the configuration file.  It is  not likely
   you will have this option available to you.


   (C)hange Directory 
   ------------------ 
   This command  allows a caller to move within the hard drive.  A knowledge
   of path and sub-directory protocol  is  advisable.    Entering  '\' alone
   would change  to the  root directory.   Typing '\games' may change to the
   'games' directory, if one exists. By pressing  (F)ile Directory while you
   are in  the "ROOT"  directory, you  will see  most of the sub-directories
   that are available; they end with the filename extension of  ".DIR".  Due
   to  security  restrictions  you  may  not  be  allowed  in  a  particular
   sub-directory. You may NOT enter a drive specifier here. 


   (D)ownload File 
   --------------- 
   Entering 'D' from the menu will  allow you  to download  (send) a program
   from this  system.   Xmodem (checksum  & CRC),  Ymodem (CRC),   and ASCII
   protocols are  supported.    You  may  NOT  enter  a  directory  or drive
   specifier  here.  You  must  have  specified  the  correct  drive  and/or
   sub-directory prior to selecting the D for download.   When  you select D
   for download,  the system  will prompt  you for  the filename.  After you
   enter the filename and if the file is found,  the system will then prompt
   for the protocol.  You will see: 

        0 - EXIT will abort the download. 
        1 - ASCII this is for the  ASCII protocol.  This  should ONLY
            be  used  with  text  files.  It is  not to be  used with
            programs, source code, or squeezed/compressed or ARChived
            (i.e., .ARC extension)  files  where error  correction is
            necessary. 
        2 - XMODEM CHECKSUM.  If  you choose to have error correction
            using  Xmodem CHECKSUM,  just press  the number 2. Blocks
            will be 128 bytes in size.
        3 - XMODEM CRC.  This indicates  a newer CRC method of Xmodem
            file transfer.  Blocks are still 128 bytes in size.
        4 - YMODEM CRC. This protocol is used more frequently at baud
            rates of 2400 or higher.  It allows  faster file transfer
            when  used  under  packet  switched  networks  such as PC
            Purcuit.  Blocks are 1024 bytes in size.


   (E)nter Message 
   --------------- 
   This option will allow you to enter a public message or a private message
   to a fellow user. It is limited to 20 lines of text.  If there is already
   a message  waiting, your  message will  be appended to the other message.
   When the named user  calls  in,  the  message  is  displayed  right after
   log-on.   Use (P) to pause the display/playback of the message or use (S)
   to completely halt the display and have MINIHOST resume normal operation.


   (F)ile Directory 
   ---------------- 
   This option  will give you a listing of the various files and directories
   on the system.   The file size will follow the directory entry.   Size is
   rounded to  the nearest 'K' (1024 bytes).  Directories will end with DIR,
   DBASE.........DIR would be a valid directory. 


   (G)oodbye 
   --------- 
   Self explanatory.  Logs off the caller. 


   (H)elp with Host 
   ---------------- 
   Displays this text file. 


   (I)nduction to MH
   -----------------
   This is the registration process.   It provides  security for  the SysOp,
   and  most  SysOps  will  require  this.  Please leave this information to
   insure a secured system.  It requests address and phone number info.


   (J)ump to DOS
   -------------
   Allows the caller DOS access.  It  is  not  likely  this  option  will be
   implemented.


   (L)og New Drive 
   --------------- 
   This is the provision for changing the default logged drive. 


   (M)essage to SysOp 
   ------------------ 
   A message  to the  SysOp is  left in  the file MINIHOST.LOG.  Anyone with
   security clearance to read MINIHOST.LOG can  read these  messages. (A co-
   sysop, for instance).


   (O)perator Chat 
   --------------- 
   Selecting this option summons the SysOp and if answered, will provide for
   real-time conversation via the keyboards.   The system  will beep  at the
   Sysop.   If he is available, he can press any key to enter chat mode.  To
   exit the chat mode the either end can press the ESCape key. 


   (P)rogram Descripts 
   ------------------- 
   The file listed by this option is provided by the  SysOp and  placed into
   the proper  download sub-directory.  If you are in a directory containing
   one of these .BBS  files,  then  a  list  of  file  discriptions  will be
   displayed.


   (R)ead Messages 
   --------------- 
   This selection allows the caller to read public messages.
    

   (S)earch for File 
   ----------------- 
   This   selection   will   search   unprotected   sub-directory   for  the
   wildcard/filespec you specify and give the path if found.


   (U)pload File 
   ------------- 
   This function is similar to the Download option, except the  file is sent
   from the  caller to the host system.   A provision is made for entering a
   description of the uploaded file. 


   (Y)our Private Mail
   -------------------
   Mail addressed to a you is  displayed auto-magically  just after  log on.
   If you didn't delete it then,  you may view it later using this option.


   (*)-Read Log File 
   ----------------- 
   This  selection  allows  the  caller  to read the private messages to the
   Sysop and see what other users  have done  while on  the system  and what
   files they  have uploaded/downloaded.   Depending  upon how the SysOp has
   configured the system, you may not have clearance for this option. 
