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-=[ Joke of the Day ]=-
This version of joke of the day should run on any BBS software.
It creates an Ansi and Ascii screen for your callers to view as
they log into your BBS. You could also run it as a bulletin or
as your logoff screen if you choose.
This is a very nice edition to your BBS. I wrote this program because
I couldn't find one like it to run on my BBS, so therefore I wrote
one. It includes several nice features. The jokes may be edited to
suit your own taste, the ansi and ascii screens may also be edited
to match your BBS theme.
These are the files you should have received with your archive
JOD100.EXE - Main Program
JOD100.DOC - You are reading this now
JOD100.CFG - Configuration file
JOKES.DAT - Joke data file (normal text file)
HEADER.ANS - Explained later
HEADER.ASC - Explained later
SETUP
=====
This program is a sinch to setup. - Copy all the files to your main BBS
directory. Edit the JOD100.CFG file with a text editor. The 1st line is
the complete filepath and filename to the ansi screen you wish to create.
The 2nd line is the path and filename to the ascii screen you wish to
create. The next step is adding JOD100.EXE to a batch file that runs after
every caller. Most BBS's have a batch file that it will run after every
caller if it is present. You will have to consult your BBS docs to find
out the filename for this. I have a front door so I run it out of my FD
batch file.
Editing the Jokes
=================
The Joke file that this program uses (JOKES.DAT) is just a normal text
file. You can edit it with any text editor. There are a few things I
must point out to you first. Each joke must take up 2 lines, no more
or no less. This program only supports 200 jokes and the joke file
must contain all 200 jokes or one of your users may get a blank line
for their joke.
Editing the output screens
==========================
The output screens may also be edited. The files HEADER.ANS and HEADER.ASC
are written to the top of the output file right above the joke. You can
change these files to whatever you want. Just load them up in your ansi
editor and I'm sure you will see what I mean.
Notes
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Well thats about it. You can register this program for 5 bucks. If you
register 'Joke of the Day', I will call Your BBS and upload the Registered
latest version.
If you come across any bugs or suggestions, please call my BBS and tell me.
The number is (205)626-3990.
----[ Reg Form ]------------------------------------------------------------
Name______________________________________
Address___________________________________
City_______________
State__
Zip________
BBS#(___)___________
Voice #(___)__________
BBS Software_____________________________
Comments:
Please Clip and Mail along with $5 to
Jeff Gibson
636 Ridgewood Dr.
Daphne, Al 36526
BBS (205)626-3990