Msg: 4334 *Conference*
05-23-93 08:20:43
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : LUCIA GREER
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #4333 (TAP-CIS FOR MODEL 200)
Lucia: I've moved your request into the conference for others to respond to as well. As far as I know--and I do not use Compuserve--the program TAP-CIS is a MS-DOS based program, i.e., it runs on MS-DOS computers. Some folks refer to these as IBM-compatables, or clones. The Model 200, as well as Model 100, 102 and the NEC8201, even the WP2--those machines we support--are not MS-DOS machines and thus can not run MS-DOS programs. They can, of course, share data with DOS computers but can not run DOS-specific programming. There are technical reasons for this but I see no need to go into that discussion at this point. So, TAP-CIS is a DOS-based program, not available for your Model 200. Now, are there, is there, could there be a program for the Model 200 (or 100, etc) that will automate CIS access? I don't know. But, others may. That is why I've brought your question into the open for other, more knowledgable responses. Hope this helps... -Rick- An Idea: Knowing that TAP-CIS is DOS-based, and, knowing that online communications requires little in the way of computing power on the terminal end, I offer this idea: Go down to a used computer store and buy an older DOS computer; like an XT or 80286 with a small hard drive and a mono-chrome monitor. Attach a new, 14400 fax modem and you're all set to access CIS in the modern way. Plus, you'll have a fax machine, as well as a computer for file transfers for your Model 200 via the Lapdos II you purchased 06-Nov-90, and the cable 25-9 you purchased on 15-Feb-91. You will need to adapt the cable to a 25-pin COM port if you get an XT but that's no biggie. Again, this is just an idea.