If you are using the WNET (BEV Windows 3.0) software, you have a PID Tool that can be used to create an alias and forward your mail. Use that instead of the following instructions.
An alias can be thought of as an nickname for your PID or it can be your real name with a special character, instead of a blank, between your first and last name.
TELNET (you may need to turn local echo on; some packages may not support ports, the 106 below).
telnet vtucs.cc.vt.edu 106
System responds:
Trying...
Connected to vtucs.cc.vt.edu.
Escape character is '^]'.
200 Eris general stuff server ver. 0.95
Enter: logon your_PID your_PID_password
You will see
200 OK, you are user ###
Enter: help to see the available commands.
alias +new_alias
alias -old_alias
To see a list of your aliases, enter: alias
forward other_userid@other_system
forward delete
To see your forwarding address, enter: forward
EXAMPLES:
logon jdoe doepass help forward forward someone@somecomputer.somewhere.else forward delete help alias alias +jane.doe alias -jane.doe.III
Use a terminal emulation package such as the Windows terminal program, Kermit, or ProComm (8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and parity NONE should work) to connect to the CBX or inbound modem pool.