     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.
     MINIHOST  will not  allow a  caller to change to the directory containing
     the MINIHOST run-time files.
     
     
     (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
     
     Doors: - these public domain routines are executed by MINIHOST.
     
         5 - WXMODEM.  Another form of XMODEM, this protocol provides
             true full duplex (sliding windows) protocol.  This is
             useful when using a packet switched network such as PC
             Purcuit.
         6 - YMODEM BATCH.  This is the same as YMODEM CRC mentioned
             above but allows multiple file transfers.  When prompted,
             enter the filenames delimited by spaces, not semi-colons.
         7 - YMODEM-G BATCH.  Same as above but WITHOUT error checking.
             This protocol is used while transfering data between modems
             which use their own error correction. (MNP is one method)
         8 - ZMODEM BATCH.  One of the newer, more efficient high speed
             modem file transfer protocols.
         9 - PCKERMIT.  This protocol allows 7 and 8 bit file transfers,
             providing data compression and true full duplex (sliding
             windows) operation.  Allowing multiple file transfers, the
             filenames should be delimited by spaces, not semi-colons.
         A - SEALINK BATCH.  This is a WXMODEM type protocol that allows
             batch file transfers.
     
         NOTE:  If a user calls in at 7 data bits, Even Parity, MINIHOST
                switches to 8 data bits, No Parity before file transfer,
                and back to 7 data bits, Even Parity after the file is
                transfered.  This provides Procomm compatibility.
     
     
     (E)nter Message
     ---------------
     This  option will  allow you  to enter  a public  message  or  a  private
     message  to a  fellow user.  The number of lines available are set by the
     SysOp.   Enter  a blank line to end the message.  This will redisplay the
     message  and prompt  the caller  to (A)bort the message, (D)elete a line,
     (E)dit  a line,  (I)nsert a line, or (S)ave the message as is. The (E)dit
     option  will ask for the line number to edit, display it, then as for the
     text  to be  changed.  This is case sensitive.  You must enter the string
     exactly  as shown.   MINIHOST then asks for the replacement string.  This
     type  of editing  takes a  few tries  to get used to it, but is extremely
     flexible  in its  capabilities.   If there  is already a message waiting,
     your  message will  be added  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 stop 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.
     
     
     (T)rap Door
     -----------
     This  is an  door to  a SysOp  supplied program  and will  most likely be
     disabled.
     
     
     (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.
     
     
     (V)iew Bulletins
     ----------------
     Selecting  this option  brings up  a menu  of bulletins  to be read.  The
     caller  can then  read the  bulletin by  entering the  associated number,
     redisplay  the menu  by entering  'M', or  exit the  bulletin function by
     pressing 'ENTER'.
     
     
     (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.
