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This was a DOS based file request program which used the Imp/Export popdown on the Z88 and required the user to type commands on both the Z88 and the desktop computer. This was not very popular as it meant the user needed two pairs of hands. Around the same time Colton Software were working on a PC version of PipeDream. they wanted additional commands sent from the desktop computer to communicate with the Z88, like selecting directories, and so the protocol of PC-LINK II was born.
EazyLink is based on PC-LINK II, using a "file server" (Z88) and a "client" (desktop computer) that requests file handling. It supports the existing file transfer protocol of PC-LINK II for compatibility. This enables you (if required) to use the original PC-LINK DOS application for transferring of files between DOS and the Z88.
EazyLink's additional commands communication protocol offer
- faster transfer rates with using 38400 BPS if used with OZ 4.5 (16K in approx 10s13s)
- remote date stamp
- file size requests
- CRC-32 checksum validation after binary file upload
- backup only updated files*
- read/write Z88 clock (to allow Z88's time and date to be set by file client seamlessly)
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- creates the Z88 path, including directories when receiving a file
- creates MSDOS/Z88 line feed and ASCII character conversions during transfer
This wiki describes the functionality and facilities of the EazyLink File Server. Everything this popdown can do is requested and displayed from the Client application, as the "server" just sits at the other end and handles the various requests.
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Use the key whilst in the application to display the version number. If the version number is lower than displayed, consider updating to this latest version. The version number is displayed in the bottom left-hand corner together with the protocol level it supports, in this case Version 5.4 Protocol level 9.
Protocol Level
During the development of Eazylink, new features have been added. This version supports the functions of protocols level 06 and below
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Help
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Apart from starting this application there is no need to give any further commands on the Z88 itself. All commands are received from the Desktop Computer including Quit. They are shown here for completeness together with a detailed description of the different functions. |
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This is used for development. These features are disable by default.
The log files are created in the default RAM device and are named
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