(logo)  Network 3: External programs

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:
news:
These are only available in the full version of AWeb, not in this demo version.

Start and stop your TCP stack

 The full version of AWeb is capable of starting your TCP connection automatically when it is needed. This option is not available in this demo version.

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