================[ Files Menu HELP ] =====================
          H E L P  W I T H  C O M M A N D S

D)ownload -- Transfer a file from RBBS-PC to your computer.
G)oodbye -- exit this system -- DISCONNET
H)elp -- help with any command, section, or topic
L)ist directories (categories) of files available for download
N)ew files -- get list of files posted since specified date
P)ersonal download -- download files addressed to you personally
Q)uit -- go elsewhere - to main menu, utilities, off system
S)earch -- Find files with specified text in name/description
U)pload -- Transfer a file from your computer to RBBS-PC.
V)iew compressed file -- look to see what is in a compressed file
X)pert -- expert mode on/off

================== File Subsystem Extra HELP ==================

The file subsystem permits you to move files between your system and this
RBBS-PC.  Downloading refers to moving files from RBBS-PC to your computer,
and uploading is moving files from your computer to RBBS-PC.

The transfer of data is usually done using an error-correcting protocol
such as Xmodem, which ensures correct transfer even if noisy phone lines
interfere with the flow of data.

NOTE:  If you called RBBS-PC with 7-bit word length, RBBS-PC will make you
switch to 8-bit for error-correcting protocol transfers.  You may find your
session garbled after such a switch.  To avoid this, call with 8-bit words
(see your communications package documentation for details).

To list the files that are available on for downloading to your system, use
the L)ist command on the Files Menu.  The file names will be listed along
with a short description of each file.

To transfer a file from RBBS-PC to your computer, use the D)ownload
command.  Ask for HELP with "D" for more information.

RBBS-PC will remember your preferred transfer protocol, which can be set
using UTIL command "F".  If you have selected a protocol, RBBS-PC will use
it every time you transfer.  To override the default for a single transfer,
add the PROTOCOL letter to your download command.  E.g.  to download
RBBS-PC.ZIP using Xmodem, use the command:

  D RBBS-PC.ZIP X

If you want to be asked for a protocol before EACH download, use UTIL
command "F" and select protocol NONE.

ASCII DATA CAPTURE

The transfer of files in ASCII mode can be done if your system is capable
of data capture.  Only TEXT files can be downloaded using ASCII mode.  To
download a file using the ASCII method, follow the sequence of steps listed
below.

1.  Select the text file for download and use ASCII protocol.  E.g.
    D RBBSHELP.TXT A

2.  When RBBS-PC tells you to open your capture file and enter a carriage
    return to start the download, you should do so.  (See your
    communications package documentation for information on CAPTURE text).
    After setting up to receive the file on your communications package,
    you have to send RBBS-PC one carriage return so that it knows you are
    ready to start.

6.  The file will be sent a line at a time until the entire file is sent.
    You will see the lines of ASCII code (readable text and numbers) on
    your screen as they flow to your system.  If you wish to suspend the
    transmission temporarily, your system should send RBBS-PC a Ctrl-S
    (XOFF).  A Ctrl-Q (XON) will restart the temporarily halted transfer.
    A Ctrl-X (ASCII CAN) can be sent anytime to abort the transmission of
    the data; because of the output buffering performed automatically by
    RBBS-PC, there may be up to 120 characters transmitted before the
    output stops.

7.  When the file transfer is finished, RBBS-PC will send you an End Of
    File Marker (Ctrl-Z) followed by 5 bells.  You should close your
    capture file as soon as you hear the bells or you will get garbage at
    the bottom of the file.  If you go away for a cup of coffee and end up
    getting the 'end of file' sign attached to the bottom of the capture
    file, you can delete it from the file later using a text editor.

8.  After the file transfer is complete you will be returned to the File
    Menu.  You should check the capture file at this point to be sure you
    received it properly.  If you do this while still online, remember that
    RBBS-PC will hang up if your session is inactive for too long.

FILE UPLOADING

File uploading to RBBS-PC is very similar to downloading.  After you have
downloaded a few files, you might want to send one of your favorite
programs or files just to test your ability to upload.

Before sending a file to RBBS-PC, be sure there is enough disk space on
RBBS-PC to accept the file.  When you ask for U)pload at the File menu, the
system will tell you how much disk space is free on the upload drive.  If
this system runs out of disk space during an upload function, it will
cancel the upload.

UPLOAD GROUND RULES

You are encouraged to donate programs to the library on this system.  Any
type of program or document is welcome, however, a few ground rules are in
order.  The files donated must contain only information that is in the
public domain, or can be freely distributed.  No private or commercial
information should be placed on this system.  The SYSOP is not responsible
for any of the data that is shared on this system.

