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On this settings page, you can configure some external programs for network accesses that AWeb doesn't support directly yet. Also, you can configure the commands that AWeb should use to start and stop your TCP stack.

Protocol "plug-ins"

Of all possible internet protocols, AWeb understands only HTTP: and Gopher: by itself. There are browsers available (mostly for the PC, but some for the Amiga) that handle other protocols internally, like FTP:, mailto: and news:. However, handling these protocols internally would make the executable bigger, and will never offer the same ease of use as dedicated software. Therefore AWeb offers the possibility to configure external programs that should be started when you follow a hyperlink using one of these protocols.

Use the chooser to select from one of the protocols listed below. Then use the Command and Arguments fields to specify your plug-in command and arguments.

You can configure plug-ins for these protocols:

mailto:
A mailto: address is for sending e-mail. If your mail reader supports command line arguments to send a mail, you can use this feature. An example is the Voodoo mail reader (by Osma Ahvenlampi), that can be used like this:
      Voodoo MAIL TO someone@foo.bar

If you don't use such a mailer, you can use a script that calls your editor, and then a mail post program. An example script is included.

Argument parameters are:
first %s = e-mail address to send the mail to.
second %s = screen name that AWeb is running on, in case your mail program supports opening on a public screen.

ftp:
An ftp: address is for retrieving files via the FTP protocol. If you own a FTP client that supports command line arguments, you can use this feature. A simple example is the ncftp program that comes with the AmiTCP/IP package.

Argument parameters are:
first %s = host name to connect to
second %s = full path and file name to fetch
third %s = screen name that AWeb is running on, in case your FTP program supports opening on a public screen.

telnet:
A telnet: address is used to start a telnet session. If you own a telnet client that supports command line arguments. you can use this feature. Note that a telnet address can contain: 
      username:password@hostname:port
If your telnet client doesn't support the full form, you can use a script to break it down, or accept that some telnet links won't work properly.

Argument parameters are:
first %s = host name or the extended form: user, password, host and port
second %s = screen name that AWeb is running on, in case your telnet program supports opening on a public screen.

news:
A news: address points to a newsgroup or an article in a newsgroup. If you own a news reader that supports command line arguments or ARexx commands, you can use this feature.

Argument parameters are:
first %s = newsgroup name or article identification
second %s = screen name that AWeb is running on, in case your news program supports opening on a public screen.

Start and stop your TCP stack

 AWeb is able to start your TCP connection automatically when it is needed.

Use the chooser to select one of the entries below. Then use the Command and Arguments fields to specify the necessary command and arguments.

Start TCP
This command is used to start your TCP stack automatically.

For example, if you use the AmiTCP/IP package, you would set command to: 

      AmiTCP:bin/startnet
and leave the arguments field blank.

Argument parameters are:
first %s = screen name that AWeb is running on, in case your TCP script or program supports opening windows on a public screen.

End TCP
This command is used to stop your TCP connection after your confirmation.

There are no argument parameter substitutions.

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