Conference virke::mrmemo

    Hello,

    When the current version of MRMEMO (V2.1) was developed, there was no
    capability for transfer of binary documents in the prototcol we use
    for communication with Memo. (This protocol is defined by the Memo
    developers - not by us.)

    Since then, Memo/GWY 1.1 (a piece of Memo software on the IBM side) has
    been released by Verimation and in this version there is a binary
    document flag. So, now it would be technically possible for us to add
    the ability to exchange binary documents with Memo.

    But will we implement this, and when?

    Well, today there are no firm plans for another MRMEMO version, but work
    is going on to examine the possibilities to get funding for a new release.
    If and when a new version is planned, I think that transfer of binary
    documents is one of the things that are likely to be included.

    Any plans to start the development of a new MRMEMO version will be
    announced in this notes file so that we can collect requests/wishes/
    thoughts etc. from all you MRMEMO supporters out there.

    Anders

    Hello Anders,

	some customers in Germany also waiting for the possibility to
	exchange binary files with MRMEMO.

	Hopefully you will find the funding !!!

    regards
	Michael

    
    On the other hand, if your customers *really* require this
    functionality, why don't you ask them to fund the explicit addition of
    binary file transfer themselves? As I've stated before, we have done
    this for other customers with specific requirements. I don't expect
    this to cost more than a few man weeks of development. 
    
    Please remember that in order to fund new versions of MRMEMO, someone
    must make the judgement that the funding will pay off in new licenses
    or that the added functionality is of some strategic importance. How
    likely do you think this is?
    
    cheers,
    
    	Stefan

	Hi Stefan,


>>      On the other hand, if your customers *really* require this
>>      functionality, why don't you ask them to fund the explicit addition of
>>      binary file transfer themselves? As I've stated before, we have done

	Some customer expects this functionality inside the gateway. 
	We have argue with the missing functionality in Memo/GWY 1.0 but this 
	argument is gone now.   

>>	How likely do you think this is?
    
        For one customer a K.O. argument.

	I don't want to force you to rewrite the good MRMEMO, i will only call
	your attention that the binary file transfer is not a neglect point of 
	view on the customers side. 
	Therefore i hope that you will get the funding.

	cheers
	Michael

Gents,

What is the status on this ?
If nothing new, do you still thinbk you could add the code on request ?
[Not a funding statement, just a question]

ALCATEL in Belgium looks like they'll go A1MAIL + VMSMAIL + MR.

BUT they are using MEMO PC which generates binary files and they 
would like to get them in MR environment.

Currently they have a SSW connection with MEMO. SSW can relay the binary stuff, 
but seems to forget to strip some memo header info from it, so that route is
useless (or seems to be at least without MRXLATE, which makes things only more 
complex).

					Marc VH.

    
> What is the status on this ?
    
    Unchanged
    
> If nothing new, do you still thinbk you could add the code on request ?
> [Not a funding statement, just a question]
    
    Yes.
    
    cheers,
    
    	Stefan

    Hi
    
    I take it from this discussion that the following will not work..
    
    User sends ALL-IN-1 Mail message with a 123 file (WK3) attached to
    a MEMO user who forwards it to another ALL-IN-1 Mail user and then the
    ALL-IN-1 Mail user can see and use the 123 file
    
    (we have tested this using MRS and its fiddly, but the attachment is
    passed and can be used)
    
    
    
    Xtine

    
    You're right, it won't work.
    
    /Stefan