DOSRDP 1.08 - Terminal Services Client for DOS.

==> What is New:

- A new Windows 32 installer is now part of the product. You may use it to create your network
disk. Remember that you must use a pre-formatted bootable disk.
- The registered version ties to your PC by MAC Address. This means that you CANNOT run a copy
on any PC you want. This is needed to prevent people from buying one license and deploying it
on multiple PCs. Note that this limitation does NOT exist when you buy 25-licenses or more.
- You can buy it online through our website. As soon as I receive your payment and your name
and/or company to register the client for and up to two MAC Addresses where the client will be
used, I will email you the registration file.
- Added a FAQ section at the end of this file!



==> Installation:

Extract all the files to a folder and run the SETUP.EXE program. Follow on-screen instructions
to create the TSDOS Client Disk.

After you run SETUP, you will have a disk with the following files:

G2.EXE    (DOSRDP executable)
TCP.CFG   (configuration file)
RUN.DAT   (Extension file)
G4W.DAT   (Registration file)
MOUSE.EXE (MOuse Driver)
####.COM  (Packet driver: it will be different depending on which network card you selected
when using SETUP.EXE)
RUN.BAT   (Batch file to run the client)


To run the TSDOS Client, you just need to launch RUN.BAT.
To exit the DOSRDP terminal session you can either logoff or press CTRL+ALT+Q
(the session will not end). This will be changed to avoit conflicts with some
European layouts.

If your network card is not in the network card list, you will need to install your
packet driver manually.

This demo version works now on 800x600 and disconnects you after 15 minutes.
If you want to order the full version or to get technical support for this product,
please visit our website at:

http://www.terminal-services.net

We provide support for most of the major NICs available. The same is valid for the
Video Cards. If your Video Card is not supported using UNIVBE or UNIVESA, you may
try some specific TSRs provided in the VESA directory.

For the packet driver, you may find additional ones in the manufacturer website.
This is usually one single file, around 40Kbytes in size but it may be part of
a larger download.

For the 3Com 3C905TX NICs the file can be downloaded at:

ftp://ftp.3com.com/pub/nic/3c90x/3c90x2.exe

For some other NICs you can try:

ftp://ftp.crynwr.com/drivers/00index.html

We even included a DOS PPP dialer and its packet driver so you
should be able to connect to a TS using the DOS client, over a modem connetion.

After downloading the packet driver, edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to match its name.
Mouse is a generic mouse driver for DOS. It is included in this download.



==> Demo Version Limitations:

- It disconnects you from the TS every 15 minutes.
- It runs in up to 800x600 only.



==> Configuration:

If you need to configure something manually, the only file you need to edit is the TCP.CFG. 
It has information about your machine IP address and the IP address of the server you want 
to connect to plus some options regarding keyboard layout, mouse, client name and so on.

--> TCP.CFG (example)

my_ip=10.200.0.130   (Client IP address. If you use DHCP just set my_ip=dhcp)
netmask=255.255.0.0  (Network Mask. If you use DHCP, this is not needed)
server=10.200.0.25   (Terminal Server IP address)
gateway=10.200.0.254 (Default Gateway. If you use DHCP, this is not needed)
video=800*600        (Screen Resolution: 640*480, 800*600,or 1024*768)
mouse=logitech       (Mouse type. Some old PCs may need this set to mouse=ms)
keyboard=1033        (Keyboard Layout type: example, 1033 is for US)
refreshrate=85HZ     (Refresh rate: this will work only with VESA 3.0 compatible cards)
hostname=dosclient1  (Client name)



==> Known Issues.

- None that I know! :-)


==> Tested Configurations.

I tested the demo version using DOS 6.22, Windows 98 and Windows 95 boot disks without any
issues. I will try to use FreeDOS and I hope to make an image available that includes the
DOS stuff so you will not need to do anything. Just extract the image to a floppy and you
are all set.
I connected to Windows XP Professional machines on my LAN and it worked as expected.
The gateway bug is now fixed, and you should be able to connect to any TS over the WAN. :-)
If you need a specific VESA driver for your video card, please contact us.



==> Questions/Problems?

Remember, always use PING.EXE to make sure your network is working, before contacting us
with problems with the DOS Client. We can be reached at Support@Terminal-Services.NET.
For sales information check our website or email us at Sales@Terminal-Services.NET



==> Version History

1.08
- Fixed the ALT GR key problem. :-P
- Fixed the CTRL+ALT+Q issue.


1.07
- Added VESA 3.0 support.
- Added the HOSTNAME setting in the TCP.CFG file.

1.06
- Added support for multiple keyboard layouts.
- Fixed a couple bugs with the keyboard.

1.05
- Fixed many issues with ATI Video Cards. That cr** card should work now. :-)
- Support for NDIS! If you have boot disks already in place working with NDIS drivers,
read the NDIS.TXT file under the NDIS directory.

1.04
- Support for Modem connections. Included you will find a PPP dialer and a packet driver
that you can use over modem connections!
- VESA support included. Many people reported the client does not work. Well it works.
The issue is that on many computers, specially the older ones, the video card does not
support any VESA modes. To fix this, load UNIVBE or UNIVESA before launching G2DEMO.
You can change the autoexec.bat file as explained below.
- New mouse driver provided (CTMOUSE.EXE).

1.03
- Fixed the issue with the mouse working in the upper left corner only. On the TCP.CFG file,
you need to set mouse=logitech (default) or mouse=ms.

1.02
- Fixed problem when exiting.
- Fixed some issues with a couple video cards.



==> FAQ

1. What exactly is DOSRDP and why should I need it?
DOSRDP is a Terminal Services Client for the DOS platform. By using it, you can deploy
real low cost terminals or even remote control Windows 2000 Servers, Windows XP Professional
and Windows NT 4.0 TSE using a single floppy disk. No need for a hard drive or even a local 
OS installed.

2. To run DOSRDP, What are the minimum requirements?
- CPU: 486 or up
- DOS environment (MSDOS6.X or WIN95/98/ME/XP MS-DOS Boot Disk or even FreeDOS). 
Note that HIMEM.SYS must be loaded.
- A Floppy disk or a NIC with Remote Boot support or even a hard disk.
- Video Card with VESA support (a VESA TSR will be needed if using older Video Cards).
- Mouse (with a Mouse driver loaded).
- Network card (using a Packet Driver, although NDIS is also supported).

3. What is a Packet driver and How I get it?
The Packet Driver is a single file that will handle access to the NIC under the DOS platform.
The DOSRDP uses a packet driver to establish your session. We have included a couple packet
drivers within the installation package but it may not include your particular card. 
In this case, contact us for assistance.

4. How do I install the Network Card Packet Driver manually?
After get your the packet driver for your NIC, all you need to do is to change RUN.BAT to call
your driver. If you did not select a network card when using setup.exe, you will need to modify
run.bat manually as shown:

--> RUN.BAT

MOUSE
YOUR_NIC_PACKET_DRIVER
G2


5. Does DOSRDP run under a Netware or Microsoft MSDOS Network Client?
Yes but in this case, it will need a shim over ODI or NDIS. Please read the files usenovell.txt 
or usendis.txt.


6. Which Video Cards does DOSRDP support?
Common VESA cards from the old S3 PCI 765s to the newest NVDIA geoforce are all supported and
tested. If using some really old cards, you will need to use a VESA TSR (Univesa or UNIVBE) to
load VESA support for your card. If you want to set the refresh rate, you will need a card that
supports the VESA 3.0 specification (without it, the DOSRDP still works but the refresh rate
setting will be ignored).

VESA 3.0 supported cards
NVDIA   RIVA128/TNT/TNT2/GERFORCE
MATROX  G200/G400/G450 (G200 needs a VESA 3.0 TSR)
VOODOO  BANSHEE/VOODOO3/VOODOO4
ATI     Rage 128/Pro ATI / Radeon / Radeon VE
INTEL   810/815


7. How do I install the DOSRDP to a bootable floppy disk?
First, make sure you have a bootable floppy disk. If using Windows DOS/Windows 95/Windows 98, at
the prompt, type in FORMAT A: /U /F:1.44 /S.
If using Windows ME/XP just right click the floppy icon and select format. Make sure you check 'MS-DOS
Boot'.
Remember to copy HIMEM.SYS to the floppy disk and add a line in the CONFIG.SYS file:
DEVICE=HIMEM.SYS

8. Is it possible to use the DOSRDP client over a modem connection?
Included you will find a PPP dialer and a packet driver you can use over modem connections. The files
provided are Dosppp05.ZIP and LSPPP.ZIP.

9. I followed all the inctructions here and it does not work! What next??
After loading the packet driver, always use PING.EXE to make sure your network is working.
Also, make sure the HIMEM.SYS is added in the CONFIG.SYS (a Windows XP/ME boot disk does not need it)
Make sure your card supports VESA modes. If not, load UNIVBE or UNIVESA or some of the specific VESA TSRs
provided.
If you still have issues, email us at Support@Terminal-Services.NET.