From: mugitani@bobcat.islix.sharp.co.jp (Kouhei Mugitani)
Newsgroups: fj.lan
Subject: WD8003EB,PCRoute and PCBridge
Date: 14 Sep 92 06:49:18 GMT


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                Information on PCRoute / PCBridge
                          LANPort, Inc.
                     lanport@cup.portal.com

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I)  WHAT IS PCROUTE AND PCBRIDGE?

PCroute and PCbridge are software programs for IBM PC computers
that can convert a PC with the necessary network cards into a IP
router (PCroute) or an ethernet bridge (PCbridge).    

More information on exactly what capabilities PCroute and PCbridge
have can be found in the 'readme.pcroute.doc' and
'readme.pcbridge.doc'.    

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II) WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF PCROUTE and PCBRIDGE?

The first version of PCroute was designed, coded, tested, and
deployed by Vance Morrison in 1988 while he was working for
Northwestern University. The code proved very useful and reliable,
and encouraged by this success, Vance Morrison continued further
development and deployment of the code at Northwestern.

It quickly became obvious that PCroute and PCbridge could be useful 
to many others outside of Northwestern. The decision was to make
the code as well as the source freely available.  To keep some
control, however, the copywrite did not allow distribution of
modified versions of PCroute.  This restriction turned out to be an
excellent compromise between the users need to have and modify the
source, and the author's desire to maintain the control that was
needed to enhance PCroute and PCbridge as a unified product.

In 1990 the author, Vance Morrison, left NorthWestern and it became
clear that continuing product delevopment could best be assured if
some commercial entity would support it and continue it's enhancement.

By earily 1991, LANport Inc. purchased the copywrite for PCRoute.
They have committed to continuing the development of PCroute and
PCbridge as well as providing ongoing support.

Futhermore LANport's goal is NOT to restrict use of PCroute and
PCbridge, but rather to make it even more widely used by providing
enhancements and support that are requirements for many users. 

Vance Morrison, the author of both PCRoute and PCBridge, has been 
retained as the technical product manager in this effort.  


II) WHERE TO FIND PCROUTE and PCBRIGE?

There are now two different versions of PCroute and PCbridge,
the one that has been distributed to date, and the enhanced
version, both of which LANport is developing and supporting.

    THE 'FTP' VERSION:

The freely distributed version will continue to be available,
without  charge to Universities and nonprofit insitutions. Certain
updates and enhancements will also be provided in future releases. 
The 'official' repository for the binaries and documentation will
continue to be the FTP archive on ftp.acns.nwu.edu (129.105.113.52) in
pub/pcroute.   (The 'official' repository may change in the
future).  The file 'readme.dir' contains additional information
about the distribution directory.

Requests for source code by individuals, or institutions should be
forwarded to Etienne Taylor at;


        E-MAIL:     Lanport@cup.portal.com
        PHONE:      (415)775-0188
        US-MAIL:    LANport, Inc.
                    2040 Polk Street # 340
                    San Francisco, CA 94109

Note: even if you don't need the source, please an E-mail message,
or send a letter to the address above so you can become a
'registered' user.  Registered users will be informed about new
versions and other developments with PCroute and PCbridge. LANPort
is also interested in hearing about bugs, bug-fixes, desired
enhancements, or anything else about PCroute/bridge that you would
like to tell us. 

If you would like a copy of the manual and same day E-mail mail
technical support please a check or purchase order for $75.00 to
the addresss above.
    

     THE ENHANCED VERSION:

LANport is developing the next generation of PCroute and PCbridge
that it will sell and support commercially.
Improvements include enhanced network management, higher speed
serial line support, improved user interface and documentation.   

If you are interested in this, please write or call Etienne Taylor
at the above address.   He can give you current information on what
is available as well as keep you informed as new enhancements
debut.



Vance Morrison
Lanport@cup.portal.com /
morrison@cs.uiuc.edu



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