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WARNING: When you unzip the network software, you should see
"-AV" on the line next to every filename. Furthermore, after the files
have been extracted, you should see the message:
Authentic files Verified! # XLD658 WWIV Software Services
If you do not see the "-AV" and the above message (be sure the number is
"XLD658"), then the files you have have been tampered with, and you
should not use them.
/****************************************************************************/
If you are running with a modified userrec, and upgrading from net27 or
earlier, BE SURE to compile and run this (new) version of netinit.c, which
is included. It is different than previous versions. If you do not compile
and run it, there is a VERY GOOD chance info in your user.lst file will be
corrupted, and your system may hang.
/****************************************************************************/
About registering the WWIVnet software:
NOTE: If you have already registered WWIV and have a WWIV registration
number, read no further. You can continue using the WWIVnet software as
you have before. The changes described below affects only those sysops who
have NOT registered WWIV.
In the past, WWIV BBS and WWIVnet software has been distributed freely to
everyone for evaluation, and will continue to be.
Starting with net28, however, the net software registration is much like the
WWIV software itself.
The WWIV and WWIVnet software is distributed as shareware, which means
(in this case) that you can use the WWIV and WWIVnet software for up to
two months before deciding whether or not to register WWIV. If, at the
end of the two month period, you decide to register WWIV, please see the
'read.me' file in the WWIV4xx.ZIP file for information on how to register.
If at the end of two months you decide NOT to register WWIV (and hence
not use WWIV software for your BBS), you must stop using the WWIV BBS
software. You must also discontinue using the WWIVnet software, if you are
using it.
If/when you register WWIV (and receive a WWIV registration number), you
have also registered the WWIVnet software, and may use the WWIV and
WWIVnet software on your system as you wish -- as a standalone BBS, in
WWIVnet, or in a private network.
If you are running a BBS that is in no way based on WWIV software, but
that uses the WWIVnet software, then a similar registration procedure
applies. You can use the WWIVnet software for a two month trial period.
If you decide to continue using the WWIVnet software after the two month
trial period, then you must register the WWIVnet software for $20. If
you do not register the WWIVnet software at the end of the two month
trial period, you must stop using the WWIVnet software.
Thus, there are two ways you can legally continue to use the WWIVnet
software after the two month trial period. Either register WWIV, or (if
you are running BBS software that is in no way based on WWIV software),
register the WWIVnet software for $20.
If you are using BBS software that is in no way based on WWIV software,
and wish to use the WWIVnet software, please use the form 'netreg.frm'
to register the WWIVnet software.
Questions should be addressed to me, 1@1 (WWIVnet).
/****************************************************************************/
Beginning with net33, two sets of documentation will be issued.
NETWORK.DOC pertains to using the network software itself, and is not
specific to any network. WWIVNETP.DOC is a policy documentation for
WWIVnet (the network). Other networks may develop and distribute their
own documentation.