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UFO.DOC - 1 - December 31, 1992
Usernet Fake Out - UFO - v1.0
Copyright 1992 - Gerry Schechter
Introduction:
UFO is a PCBoard utility program that will make it seem like your system has
more users' online that you actually have. I decided to write this program
just before CDC was kind enough to give us Sysops' additional nodes for the
price of a download. Thanks CDC! So, what does UFO do you ask? Simple, UFO
will place random callers online. Now when your users' type WHO they will
see more than just 'Waiting For Caller', or very few active nodes.
Setup:
Setting up UFO is real easy. First you create a Configuration file that lets
UFO know where your Usernet.xxx file is and where your UFO data file is.
Both files are plain ASCII files. The Configuration file contains 2 lines.
The first line points to your Usernet.xxx file, and the second line points to
your data file. The data file contains the entries you would like to see in
the WHO display. The file is structured as follows. Each line represents an
entry that might be chosen. Each line contains the node number, the node
status, and the text to be displayed. All entries must be separated by a
comma, and all text must be enclose in quotes. Note that unlike USERNET from
CDC, UFO will place upper and lower case information into the WHO display if
found in the data file. The status codes are those used by PCBoard. If you
are not familiar with them, just type USERNET at your DOS prompt. Also note
that UFO does not need place holders for node status Y, D, and Z. Please see
the sample .cfg and .dat files in this .ZIP for further clarification.
Operation:
UFO will accept an optional command line parameter which specifies the
location of the UFO Configuration file. If no command line parameter is
specified, the program will default to UFO.CFG in the current directory.
For example: UFO G:\PCB\UFO.CFG. This allows maximum flexibility in the
placement of the UFO .EXE file as well as the Configuration and data
files. You could also have separate data files for each node, and in fact
you should if you run UFO from more than one node to insure no duplicate
users' wind up online. UFO can be run from your DOS command line, in your
event, in $$LOGOFF, whatever.
Disclaimer:
While I have done my best to test UFO, I can assume no responsibility for any
damage it may cause to your system and/or Karma. I suggest you backup your
Usernet.xxx file before trying it for the first time. No other PCBoard files
are changed by UFO.
FYI:
Any comments, suggestions, flames are welcome. I can be reached on my BBS at
(914) 964-0419, or via the ILink Sysops conference. I am open to any and all
suggestions you may have regarding UFO. Oh, and BTW, UFO is FREEWARE! Enjoy!
WARNING:
DO NOT USE A NODE # THAT MIGHT BE IN USE! USE ONLY NODES THAT CANNOT BE
LOGGED ONTO!
UFO.DOC - 2 - December 31, 1992
UFO History:
10/03/92 : v0.1 - First Beta release.
10/10/92 : v0.2 - Fixed error when using Status Code Z.
Made Config filename optional on command line.
12/31/92 : v1.0 - First public release.