The Modem/Cable version of ITRON's COMMIX Network Software (CNS) supplied with this diskette supports the same functions, except electronic mail, as the standard version of COMMIX Network Software for a COMMIX network. CNS works on personal computers operating under MS-DOS, and gives you the capability to auto-dial Hayes(c) compatible modems, emulate a VT100 terminal, transfer files, and manage serial printers. The standard version is available for $49, and includes full documentation and support for use in a COMMIX 32 network. The full version also includes electronic mail capability. The COMMIX 32 is an intelligent hardware unit which provides highly flexible office networking for PC,s Macintoshes, minicomputers, modems, and printers. At a cost of approximately $120 a port, you can have transparent communication between computing devices. Because the COMMIX 32 recognizes the Hayes(c) "AT" command set it is compatible with most PC applications and hardware. Speed, code, and parity conversion give you great connectivity without having to constantly reconfigure computing devices. Thin and standard Ethernet LAN modules are available for COMMIX 32 to provide convenient premises networking of multiple COMMIX 32 units. A Wide Area Network module expands COMMIX 32 networking to a global scale. The COMMIX Print Buffer modules delivers effective management of printing resources. Call ITRON at (800)423-8044, or (609)722-5575 in New Jersey, for more information and the name of a distributer near you. COMMIX Network Software Modem/Cable version is distributed free under the shareware concept. This means that you can make and distribute as many copies as you wish. CNS is copyrighted software (1987) and YOU MAY NOT sell CNS alone or as part of another product. The complete manual is supplied as a file (CNS.DOC) on this diskette. It will tell you how to install and use CNS. To use it, you can either TYPE CNS.DOC to read it on your screen, or PRINT CNS.DOC to print the manual on your printer. No other documentation or support is provided with this Modem/Cable version.