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SMS_client FAQ 2.0.8
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[Q]. When I try 'make', it complains bitterly, Why?
[A]. Use GNU Make.
2.0.8m has been updated significantly to work with
non GNU makes.
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[Q]. The binaries are huge, what's the deal?
[A]. The binaries have been built with the '-g' options to include
as many debug symbols as possible. You can run strip on the
binaries to reduce their size considerably.
When you run the install script the binaries are stripped
before being copied to their destination.
If you are still concerned you can reduce the size by
editing the file 'drivers' and recompiling the to include
only those drivers that you are going to use.
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[Q]. I Have a PageOne Minicall pager, how do I find out my
Pager ID?
[A]. The number on the reverse of the pager is dialed to leave a
message with an operator. Your Pager ID is the last 6 digits
of this number.
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[Q]. Is there a GUI available for X?
[A]. Currently NO, although number of individuals have said they
are working on such projects.
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[Q]. Do I need any special hardware to send a messages to a mobile
phone, must I connect my mobile to the computer somehow?
[A]. No. SMS Client uses your modem to dial into a messages centre
run by your provider, this relays the message to the phone or pager.
Drivers are being implemented which interface with web based
services hosted by some providers. In the case of these service
it is assumed that you are connected to the internet and can
contact then either directly or via a http proxy server.
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[Q]. Can I receive SMS messages on my computer using this software.
[A]. No. This software is intended only for sending SMS messages.
Some free UNIX software for doing this is available for use
with specialized equipment. For more information see:
http://www.styx.demon.co.uk/smslink
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[Q]. I've noticed that there's code in the 'src' directory that
doesn't get built when I 'make' why is that?
[A]. The additional code is still in development. Feel free to
take a look and send me any feedback you may have.
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[Q]. I have tried to send myself several messages but only one
arrives, why?
[A]. SMS Client Filters out any duplicate names if found. If you really
want to send yourself several messages enter several versions of
your name in the address book and specify these on the command
line.
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[Q]. I feel an overwhelming urge to pay for this software what
should I do?
[A]. You're out of luck, it's free. I do however appreciate picture
postcards, they should be sent to:
Angelo Masci
9B The Cathedral Green
Llandaff
Cardiff
CF5 2EB
United Kingdom
I've changed my address as I'm beginning to believe they've
been shredding all my mail ;)
Believe it or not after all the email I've received, mailing list
organisations and people I've helped, I'm still waiting to
receive a single postcard :(
Update As of August 14 1999 I've received 4 postcards!
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[Q]. I'd like to give it a quick test, is there a test number I can try?
[A]. If your from the UK Feel free to send your email address to my pager
on minicall:252044 I'll try to mail you a reply back a soon as I get a
chance. Remeber that this is a UK service and will cost you a lot if
your dialing from outside the UK. Believe it or not, I'm quite sad
and actually enjoy receiving test messages...
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