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- TAPCIS 5.1c is a rework of the version of TAPCIS which has been
- available since 1/9/88. It contains fixes to a few minor bugs
- and adds navigation for the new PC Magazine service, PC MagNet.
- v 5.1c.1 fixes a bug when Tap encounters too-long lines online.
-
- The next major upgrade, TAPCIS 6, is scheduled for late
- summer/early fall 1988. It will contain navigation for the
- new system software, implementation of B-plus protocol, and
- many new features.
-
- If you already have TAPCIS and are not planning on using PC
- MagNet, you probably don't want or need the new version.
-
- With this version comes the introduction of TAPCIS's own forum on
- CompuServe. G TAPCIS to get there. All users of Tap as well as
- anyone curious or just looking for a good conversation is
- welcomed there, the primary location of TAPCIS support on
- CompuServe.
-
- For those downloading this version, there are just a couple of
- things you need to know. If got your CompuServe membership through
- PC Magazine, you have a special User ID number which takes you to
- a different top page than other CompuServe accounts see. To get
- TAPCIS navigating properly, you'll need to load it as
- "tapcis z"
- at the DOS prompt. See the READ.ME! file in TAPCIS.ARC for
- additional command like switches. The F switch is no longer
- needed.
-
- Before unARCing TAPCIS.ARC, be sure to make a backup of your
- USERID.CIS and PARAMS.CIS files. The ARC file contains new ones
- for new users. TAPCIS 5.1b users need only extract TAPCIS.EXE.
-
- TAPDOC.ARC has not changed. There is no need to download it or
- any files other than TAPCIS.ARC if you already have 5.1b and its
- documentation.
-
- The PC Mag forums may be named PCM_APPL, PCM_UTIL, PCM_PROG,
- PCM_TIPS, and PCM_EDIT or APPLIC, UTILFOR, PROGRAM, TIPS and
- EDITOR. Tap will recognize these names internally, translate
- them, and issue the necessary navigation commands.
-
- For your first logon to PC MagNet, you'll need to go manually.
- There's a questionnaire that must be answered before access is
- granted. Although it doesn't say so, connect time for this is
- free. After you've set up the Forums on the F>orums page, hit
- I>nteractive at the main menu. When prompted for a Forum, hit
- <Enter>. This will take you to the top CIS page. At the first
- CompuServe prompt, enter G PCMAG. Fill out the questionnaire and
- enter OFF after completing it. Then, with only the PC MagNet
- Forums selected at the main menu, hit Alt-X. Tap will go online,
- join them and set up the defaults.
-
- Registered TAPCIS users take note: this is a free upgrade. Stop
- by the TAPCIS Forum and leave a message to *SYSOP with the serial
- number printed on your distribution disk and the main menu to get
- enabled for the registered users' section. We highly recommend a
- download of TAPCIS.ARC as the fastest way to get an upgrade.
- Connect time should cost about $4 at 2400 baud, double that at
- 1200. If you'd prefer a mailed copy, have your registration
- number handy and call 1-800 USA-GROUP or leave an EasyPlex
- message for 74020,10 with a Visa or MC number. The charge is our
- cost, $10, including shipping and handling.
-
- Howard Benner
-
-