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Introduction
The DCA/Intel Communicating Applications Specification (CAS) defines a
standard, high-level programming interface for data communications
applications. It offers software developers a simple and straightforward
method for adding data communications functions to their products.
This interface is independent of the hardware and software used to
implement the underlying communications facilities. This shields software
developers from the details typically associated with using communications
hardware. It also permits developers to code their applications to the
interface and to be assured that their applications will work with new
generations of hardware products.
CAS is designed to support a wide variety of communications hardware.
Version 1.2 of this specification provides functions that are applicable to
fax modem hardware. This type of hardware can be used for both facsimile
and file transfer. Over time, CAS will evolve to add functions appropriate
for other hardware.
Version 1.2 of CAS requires DOS 3.0 or later.
Additional Copies of CAS
To obtain additional copies of this specification, contact Intel at one of
the following numbers:
(503) 629-7000 (inside the U.S. or Canada)
(503) 629-7354 (outside the U.S. or Canada)
The Intel Electronic Bulletin Board contains an ASCII version of this
specification that you can download with a modem using the XMODEM transfer
protocol. You can reach the Bulletin Board 24 hours a day by calling:
(503) 645-6275
Before you call, set your modem for 300, 1200, or 2400 bits per second; 8
data bits; no parity; and 1 stop bit.
You can also obtain an ASCII version of this specification if you have a
touch-tone phone and an Intel fax board (Connection CoProcessor or
SatisFAXtion). FaxBack is available 24 hours a day. You can reach FaxBack
by calling:
(800) 525-3019 (Inside the U.S. or Canada)
(503) 629-7576 (Outside the U.S. or Canada)
The document number is 0006.
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