Date   : Sat, 24 Aug 1985 04:17:10-MDT
From   : Rick Conn <RCONN@SIMTEL20.ARPA>
Subject: Finding out about ZCPR3 and Z-System

John,

       I would say that the first step is to buy the book "ZCPR3:
The Manual" (I know it sounds like I am plugging my own book here).
The reason is that the manual is the most complete source for all info
on the ZCPR3 System - it describes usage, all the tools, theory of
operation, and installation.

       When it comes to installation, there are two options: (1)
manual install and (2) automatic install via Z3-DOT-COM (a comercial
product from Echelon).  Automatic install is the easiest (taking only
minutes) an not very expensive (I don't remember the price, but I don't
think it is too high).  Manual install takes a lot more time but produces
the best results (the Z3 System is on the System Tracks).

       If you decide to do the manual install, get the "ZCPR3 Installation
Workbook" -- it helps a lot.  Also, for full functionality you would want
to consider the document "ZCPR3 and IOPs", which discusses the implementation
of I/O Packages under ZCPR3 (which can be used for disk I/O redirection,
function key operation, arrays of I/O devices, and other useful capabilities).

       Finally, but not least, read thru the Echelon newsletters.
There are 27 of them now: Z3NEWS 001-009, 101-109, and 201-209.  301
just came out (making 28), and they come out every 2 weeks.

       Acquisition Data:
               ZCPR3: The Manual (paperback book, available from
Echelon for $20 or the Library of Computer and Information Sciences and
the Small Computer Book Club [if you are a member] for less)
               ZCPR3 Installation Workbook - free (available on
Z-Nodes via downloading or from Echelon in hardcopy for a minor
cost)
               ZCPR3 and IOPs - free (available on Z-Nodes via
downloading or from Echelon in hardcopy for $10)
               Z-News Newsletters - free (available on Z-Nodes via
downloading or from Echelon for a minor subscription fee in hardcopy)

       Many non-Z-Nodes (RCPMs) are carrying the doc files also.
Echelon can be written to:
               Echelon, Inc
               101 First St
               Suite 427
               Los Altos, CA  94022
               415-948-3820

       The newsletters provide tons of information on other items, such
as ZRDOS, Z-System tools, etc, which may be of interest also.

               Rick