H[elp] (or I[nfo]) Returns this document. W[hat] [dir|file] Returns a directory of the desired directory or files. Wildcards are allowed. If no dir/filesp is given, the root directory is used. You must have permission to view the dir/files requested. D[ownload] filename Retrieves (Downloads) a copy of the file named 'filename' from the server. You must have permission to read that file. U[pload] filename Sends (Uploads) a file named 'filename' to the server. You must have permission to write that file. V[ersion] Returns the current version of TNOS running on the server system. INFOR[m] dir|file This command asks REQSVR on the server to inform you of all changes made to the specified file. This will not send you the file but rather a message telling you that the file has been changed. You can then decide if you wish to request a new copy of that file from the server. You must have permission to read that file. You may also request to be informed of all changes to any file in a directory by giving a directory name. To cancel an INFORM use UNINFORM. UNI[nform] dir|file This command cancels an existing INFORM request on the server. This command will be accepted by any server that has accepted the INFORM request. (Be sure to send this to the server that is sending you the INFORM notices) S[ubscribe] dir|file This command asks REQSVR on the server to send you a copy of 'filenm' each time it is changed by REQSVR. You must have permission to read that file. You may also request to be sent a copy of all files changes in a directory by giving a directory name. Subscribe's may be cancelled with the UNSUBSCRIBE request. UNS[ubscribe] dir|file This command cancels an existing SUBSCRIBE request on the server. This command will be accepted by any server that has accepted the SUBSCRIBE request. (Be sure to send this to the server that is sending you the INFORM notices) G[roup] action [name] This command supports the TNOS function of distribution groups. A distribution group works like an alias, or more accurately, like an Internet mail-group. The group "action" is executed on the destination server. All users are permitted the following actions: G[roup] S[ubscribe] groupname Adds yourself to the mail group, "groupname" G[roup] U[nsubscribe] groupname Removes yourself from mail group, "groupname" G[roup] L[ist] Send you a message back with a listing of the current mail groups on the destination server. The following actions are available only to those who have SYSOP permissions on the destination server: G[roup] I[nform] groupname Allows you to be informed of new members to the mail group, "groupname" G[roup] UNI[nform] groupname Stops informing you of new members to the mail group, "groupname" G[roup] A[dd] groupname Creates a new mail group, "groupname" G[roup] D[elete] groupname Deletes an existing mail group, "groupname" Q[th] callsign Returns callbook infomation for the ham call "callsign". ERROR STATUS DESCRIPTIONS: Not Found xxxx The HELP/INFO file was not found on the server's system. Denied xxxx You do not have proper permission on the server's system to complete the desired action. This can come in response to a W, D, or U command. IO Error xxxx There was an IO error on the server's system. This is most probably caused by an invalid filename. This can come in response to a W, D, or U command. Unknown xxxx This comes back to you if you requested a command that the server's system does not recognize.
If one of the above Error Status Descriptions are generated, the Mail Daemon sends the original message back to the requestor and a message is send to the SYSOP of the server system. The original message is stored on the server system for the SYSOP's examination.