RSMS/TAP ver 1.0 (December 2003)

*** EVALUATION VERSION ***

http://www.java4less.com/RSmsTap/


FILES:
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- README_EVAL.TXT: this file.
- RSmsTap10eval.jar: classes.
- UserGuide.html: short tutorial. 
- javadoc directory: javadoc files.
- TapTestOne.java,
  TapTestMulti.java: examples of use.


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INSTALLATION AND TESTING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS FILE.
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Installation
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In order to install the component you must:

   1. Include RSmsTap10.jar in your CLASSPATH
   2. You will also need the Java Communications API (package javax.comm).
      If you don't have it installed, you caN get it 
      from SUN's website at the following URL:
      http://java.sun.com/products/javacomm/index.html
      You must download it and follow the directions in the file 
      PlatformSpecific.html. For example, if you are running Java on Windows
      you must:
      - copy win32com.dll to your jdkdirectoy\bin
      - copy comm.jar to your jdkdirectoy\lib.
        Include comm.jar in your CLASSPATH.
      - copy javax.comm.properties to your jdkdirectoy\lib
      
      Note: If your platform is not supported you may find useful
      the following links: 
      http://www.rxtx.org 
      http://wass.homelinux.net/howtos/Comm_How-To.shtml
      

Sending your first SMS
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Edit the file JavaTestOne.java and look for the comments 
that say "REPLACE HERE..."

You just need to provide :

    - Phone number of the TAP gateway
    - Serial port parameters (port name, baud rate, etc)
    - TAP Password if required by TAP server.
    - A phone or pager number were you can receive a test message.

Compile and run it. Informative messages are shown on the console.

If you encounter any difficulty don't hesitate to send us an email to

info@java4less.com

For further information see UserGuide.html and the included javadoc files.

