Thank you for trying the new version of Pine! Instead of attempting
to
provide specific details on Pine changes and capabilities, this message
will review several sources of information about Pine:
o The built-in "Help" text. Start with the "?" command on
the Main Menu.
This will give you basic information on Pine, but remember
that every
Pine screen has its own separate Help text.
o The built-in "Release Notes". Press "R" on the Main Menu,
and you'll
find an extensive document that lists the changes made
since the
previous version, installation information, project history,
and
various legal notices.
o The built-in "Config" command. From the Main Menu "Setup"
command,
press "C" and you'll find a dazzling number of options
and features.
Some of these are configuration values necessary for Pine's
basic
operation, but most are options for tailoring Pine's behavior
to
your personal taste and turning on some of Pine's advanced
features.
Once Pine is correctly installed, you shouldn't *need*
to look here,
but if you find yourself wishing that Pine behaved differently,
by all means run through the Config screen and see if
there is an
entry that pertains. Note that each entry has its
own "help" text,
accessed by pressing "?" after you've highlighted the
option or
feature of interest.
o The built-in "Update Service". From the Main Menu "Setup"
command,
press "U" and this will connect you to a computer at the
University
of Washington in Seattle (the birthplace of Pine) which
contains
the latest information on Pine status and other resources
such as
the Pine Technical Notes and Frequently Asked Questions.
Finally, if you have access to the World Wide Web, we call your attention
to UW's Pine Information Center at http://www.washington.edu/pine
If you are unable to find the information you need from these resources,
or have a suggestion or bug to report, use the "Report Bug" command
(B on
the Main Menu). Note that if your local support staff is unable
to help
you, the world-wide newsgroup "comp.mail.pine" is an excellent source
of
assistance.
Chris Haynes / chaynes@indiana.edu