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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ NEWSCAST.EXE - Copyright 1994 Colin Birch │
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│ The Dog House BBS +44 443 400327 (0443) 400327 │
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│ 24hrs 2400 - 28800 VFast Fidonet 2:442/618 │
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│ Registration ONLY £5-00 │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
NEWSCAST V1.9a
How to configure NEWSCAST.
The easiest way to learn is to look at the file NEWSCAST.CFG included in
the archive. Every entry in clearly described.
Questions answered.
Q What is NEWSCAST ?
A NEWSCAST is a programme to simplify the creation of NEWS.ASC and NEWS.ANS
files. All you need to do is create a simple plain text file and NEWSCAST
does the rest.
Q How do I enter the text for NEWSCAST
A Simple. A NEWS.TXT file has been included for you to look at. Just follow
the layout.
Q Am I restricted to colours?
A No. All text colours in the .ANS file are user configurable. See
NEWSCAST.CFG for more info.
Q Do I get just one box type ?
A No. You may choose from four different boxes.
PLUS registered users can define their own box
Q Can I have the name of my BBS at the top of the file ?
A Yes. If you register your copy of NESCAST you can enter whatever text you
wish for the header ( up to 78 characters long ).
Q Do the latest news items appear at the top or the bottom of the list ?
A That is up to you. You can configure NEWSCAST to do either option.
Q If I register, will I have to re-install a lot of programmes just to
get the registered features ?
A No. When you register you will recieve a special ~key~ file. You simply
copy the file into the directory with NEWSCAST. NEWSCAST will automatically
switch to registered mode.
Q What are the benefits of registering NEWSCAST ?
A Well, as mentioned above, you can have whatever text you wish on the header
line.
PLUS ability to alter or flash colours in main text
PLUS ability to alter or flash colours in header text
PLUS ability to define your own boxes
PLUS you get the option to copy the finished *.ANS and *.ASC files
to a directory of your choice.
PLUS you get a choice of four date formats
PLUS you get the option of automatically copying your news files to
ALTNEWS.A?? so that if callers log on with IEMSI and news turned
off they still see your NEWS screens!
PLUS ability to preview the finished file
PLUS you can centralise the header box
Finally the option to delete entries over X days old from either the
*.ANS and *.ASC files but leave them in the text file, or from both
the text file and *.ANS and *.ASC files.
Q How do I get hold of the latest version of NEWSCAST
A Simply phone the support BBS on (01443) 400327 24 hrs a day
Q How much does it cost to register NEWSCAST ?
A Registration costs just £5:00 if you collect you registration key
from the support BBS, or £6:00 by post
Q Can I register from overseas ?
A Yes, but please add £5:00 for overseas delivery unless collecting from
the support BBS. All overseas orders MUST be paid in Pounds Sterling
and drawn on a British bank. Any orders not meeting these requirements
will not be processed. Overseas orders being collected from the support
BBS must allow 2 weeks for delivery to me before you attempt to log-on
to the support BBS.
Although NEWSCAST has been tested on many PCs the only gaurantee the authour
give is that it will take up hard disk space.