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PILOT (TM) V2.0
Copyright (C) LEAD Technologies, Inc. 1991 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Thank you for trying PILOT. We think you will find it to be
an excellent communication program.
PILOT V2.0 is SHAREWARE. Shareware software gives you the
opportunity to use the program and evaluate it before you pay for it.
We hope that you will think enough of PILOT to use it and register
your copy with us.
By registering PILOT V2.0, you will not only receive a disk with
the latest version, technical support, notice of updated versions,
and a manual, but also provide the means for us to keep improving
PILOT and continue to create shareware software. Site licenses are
available.
LEAD Technologies, Inc. is a small company just getting started in
software\hardware design. PILOT was written originally by Moe Daher,
one of the founders of LEAD. Working with Moe, LEAD improved upon
his original version to produce what we feel is an excellent
communication program. We hope that you will think so as well.
At LEAD, we value your input. With that in mind, we have setup a
small BBS to provide you with an opportunity to let us know what you
think of PILOT. You can use the BBS to ask us questions about PILOT,
or to leave suggestions on ways to improve the program. Use the BBS
to create your own personal "wish list" of the features you would
like to see in the future versions. You may also have a great idea
of another shareware program that you would like to see developed.
We are also interested in how you received this copy of PILOT.
If you have an interesting or unusual story of how PILOT found you
call our BBS and leave a message telling us your story.
The LEAD BBS number is (704) 548-8161.
Call us to leave a message or ask any questions.
PILOT (TM) V2.0
COPYRIGHT (C) LEAD Technologies, Inc. 1991 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
*PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
You have permission and we encourage you to download a single copy of
PILOT V2.0 for evaluation purposes. If you are satisfied with PILOT
we hope you will register a copy by calling or sending in the
appropriate registration fee. If you decide not to register PILOT,
we ask that you destroy the copy that you downloaded. You must
either register or destroy the copy within 15 days from the date it
was downloaded. PILOT V2.0 is SHAREWARE and not public domain software
LEAD Technologies, Inc. retains all intellectual property rights
(for example, patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret rights).
PILOT V2.0 is provided "AS IS". Other PILOT versions carry a limited
warranty. Our LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF
THE REGISTER PRICE ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU. Some states do not allow
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, and/or limitation
or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the preceding
limitations may not apply to you. You may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
PILOT, AUTO-PILOT and LEAD are trademarks of LEAD Technologies, Inc.
All other marks referred to in this document are used for
informational purposes and may be tradenames, trademarks, or service
marks of third parties.
PILOT Communication Software Program - OVERVIEW
LEAD Technologies, Inc.
PILOT V2.0 - Version you are currently operating. This is a fully
functional communication program. With PILOT V2.0 you can call
other PC's or mainframes to upload and download files. PILOT V2.0
also allows your PC to send AND receive calls. Other features
include:
* On-screen help features. Function keys are defined on-screen.
* Ability to add up to 128 different phone numbers for outgoing
calls.
* ANSI, VT52 or VT100 Terminal Emulation.
* Upload and Download file capabilities.
* Support of the major file transfer protocols including XModem,
XModem 1K, YModem, YModem-g, YModem-g Batch, Kermit, and ZModem.
* Ability to dump any incoming data directly to the printer.
* Ability to dump any incoming data directly to hard or floppy
disks. The program gives you the ability to create different
file names, as well as different drives and directories for
the information that you are saving.
* Support of the major extended modems such as Hayes,
US Robotics HST, Telebit, MultiTech, GVC SM-96, Generic
and others. Includes 100% hardware handshaking to get the
most use out of your modem's extended features.
* Support of Baud Rates from 150 to 115K.
* The option to operate under a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident).
The TSR capability allows PILOT to pop-up on top of most
applications.
* Ability to program access codes, user names and passwords
through a command file. Frequently accessed computers can be
logged quickly with no manual keyboard input by the user.
* Use of macros to pre-program most commonly used functions such
as save to disk, screen dump, print screen, upload, download,
and terminal type.
* Direct connection between two PCs, giving the user the ability
to transfer files at speeds up to 115K Baud.
* Multi-tasking features.
* Automatic redial function when busy.
* Complete host and remote capabilities:
- Answer calls.
- Upload and download files.
- List files. List files supports wildcards.
- List sub-directories.
- Change directories.
- Make new directories.
- View a text file.
- Chat on-line with host.
- Put messages in mailbox.
- Read messages from mailbox.
- Log off - disconnect.
* Ability to emulate a BBS and receive calls. Your PC can be left
on to wait for a call from another PC, or a mainframe.
* Ability to program security levels in the BBS section.
* Ability to display IBM graphics while you are in terminal mode.
* Support of up to 9 serial ports (1 at a time).
* Occupies 250K in real mode.
* Occupies 35K as TSR.
When you register PILOT V2.0 you receive a diskette with the latest
version, a user ID# that gives you access to LEAD (SM) Technical
Support, notice of updated versions, and a printed manual detailing
all of PILOT's functions. Registration fee is $49.00.
Your LEAD User ID# also gives you access to LEAD's BBS for technical
updates and additional shareware. Additional information is available
on other exciting LEAD products and services, including:
* AUTO-PILOT V1.0. Complete background communication program.
* A PC/AT Compression Board with image and data compression ratios
up to 255 to 1.
* A 5 to 1 lossless compression software program, for file
compression.
* Color printer enhancement drivers.
* Image file format conversion software.
For orders by phone with MASTERCARD/VISA call (704)549-5532.
If ordering by mail please use the form below.
PILOT (TM) Order Form
Remit to: From: (Name, Address, Phone)
LEAD Technologies, Inc. ___________________________
8701 Mallard Creek Road ___________________________
Charlotte, NC 28262 ___________________________
(704)549-5532 ___________________________
Contact Individual:
___________________________
___________________________
Qty Unit Price Total
_____ PILOT $49.00 _________
North Carolina residents please add 5% sales tax.
Method of Payment: Check____________________________________
MC/VISA____________________________________
Exp Date____________________________________
____________________________________
Authorized Signature
____________________________________
Print name as shown on your card
Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. The diskette, user ID# for LEAD (SM)
Technical Support, and a printed manual will be provided with PILOT.
PILOT (TM) V2.0
COPYRIGHT (C) LEAD Technologies, Inc. 1991 All RIGHTS RESERVED
Operation Brief
A) INSTALLATION:
PILOT V2.0 was a zipped file that you have aleady unzipped. PILOT V2.0
contains three (3) .exe files, PILOT.exe, BBS.exe and TSR.exe. You may
want to make a separate directory for PILOT and copying all three (3)
.exe files into the new PILOT directory.
B) RUNNING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME:
1. To run PILOT key in PILOT and press ENTER.
2. Setup menus automatically appear the first time PILOT is run.
Six pop-up windows appear automatically instructing you to:
1. Select your Modem type.
2. Enter the modem time out parameter. 70 seconds is the default.
3. Select your Baud Rate (choose the MAXIMUM speed at which
your modem will operate).
4. Select your COM port.
5. Select your default Terminal Type.
6. Select the terminal colors. This choice affects the colors of
the screen when you are on-line. It does not affect the colors
of PILOT.
** SETTING UP MODEM will flash at the bottom left hand corner of your
screen. This is a one time initialization process allowing for
your modem to respond very quickly every time it is initialized for
a call.
If you receive the message of "Modem not responding" check setup
for correct:
1. Modem type.
2. COM Port - most likely COM 1 or COM 2.
3. Your modem's MAXIMUM speed.
4. Terminal Type - most common is ANSI.
If all of the above is correct and your modem does not
respond, try a different modem type. Most common
alternative modem types are Hayes Ultra or Generic.
If your modem still does not respond, select modem type
"Other, No Hardware Handshaking". No hardware handshaking
means that the modem will operate as a general communication
package but will not use your modem's extended features.
If you want to use your modem's extended features check your
modem's documentation or contact the modem manufacturer
to obtain the modem's initialization string. Then enter
the string manually. If you choose this option your modem
type should be "INT string supplied manually".
The setup program creates a file called SETUP.DAT that contains
the setup information.
C) ADDING A NEW ENTRY AND RUNNING PILOT:
1. PILOT can be run from the command line or as a TSR. To start PILOT,
from the command line, key PILOT at the prompt and press enter. To
run PILOT as a TSR key in TSR and press ENTER. From this point on,
the TSR is loaded and can be run by pressing <ALT -INSERT>.
Note: It is possible when pressing ALT-INSERT the TSR mode
may detect an unsafe interrupt. A warning will appear
asking the user whether he wants to continue.
2. To add a phone number press F5-ADD. After entering the NAME
and PHONE NUMBER use the following function keys to change
communication parameters:
F1 - sets the COM port (COM1 to COM9).
F2 - sets the Speed or Baud Rate (150 to 150,000).
F3 - sets the Parity (ODD, EVEN, or NO).
F4 - sets the Data Bits (7 or 8).
F5 - sets the Stop Bits (1 or 2).
When entering the PHONE NUMBER, you can add special characters to
the dialing string. Following is a valid list of characters.
(X indicates a phone number).
PXXX-XXXX begins pulse dialing.
TXXX-XXXX begins tone dialing.
,XXX-XXXX creates a pause. Each comma pauses one second.
WXXX-XXXX waits for a valid dial tone before dialing.
AXXX-XXXX waits for five seconds of silence before continuing.
Time out after 30 seconds.
!XXX-XXXX initiates momentary on-hook flash. Similar to
your clicking the receiver.
:XXX-XXXX remains in command mode after dialing without waiting
for a connection.
XXX-XXXXR after dialing a number, returns PILOT to the answer mode.
Example: To connect to a long distance service from a pulse dial
phone, dial PXXX-XXXX,,,TYYYYYYY.... where X is the local access
number and Y is your access code and the number to dial. You
should know what COM Port your modem is using and the MAXIMUM
speed of your modem and the other modem. Select the lowest of
the two speeds. You will also need to know the other modem's
Baud Rate, Parity Bit, Data, and Stop Bits.
After setting the communication parameters, PILOT provides
the following prompt:
Attach this listing to a MACRO FILE (Y,N):?
To create a macro file, key in "Y" and continue.
To continue without a macro file key in "N".
For more information on macro files see the section called
Macro Editor.
Once a name is entered, press F8-DIAL to dial the modem.
Enter number of the entry to dial.
To cancel dialing, press escape.
When the modem connects, enter the information required by
the receiving computer. If a macro file is attached to the
dialing entry, it will execute for you.
D) USING AN EXISTING ENTRY:
1) To start a call press the F8-DIAL key.
2) If two computers are connected via a cable and null modem, press
the F1-HARDWIRE key.
3) If necessary, use the F2-TERM TYPE key to change the terminal emulation.
This allows you to change the terminal emulation to ANSI, VT52 or VT100.
4) If necessary, use the F9-SETUP key to change the setup information.
E) WHILE YOU'RE CONNECTED:
The following options are available while you are connected to another
computer.
F1-TRANSFER to transfer files.
F2-TERM TYPE to change the terminal emulation.
F3-DUMP:ON/OFF to dump information to a disk.
F4-RUN to execute (run) a macro.
F5-DOS to shell to DOS.
F6-PRINTER:ON/OFF to dump information to a printer.
F7-DISCONNECT to hang up.
To download a file:
a) Select Download from the Host computer (the computer
you called). Download will transfer a file from the
Host to your PC (Remote computer).
b) Select Protocol (Xmodem, Ymodem, etc.) from the Host
computer. See protocol definition section below to
determine which protocol is best for your needs.
c) Select Host computer's file name you wish to download.
d) Press F1-TRANSFER to transfer.
e) Press F2-DOWNLOAD to download.
f) Select the same protocol you selected for the Host
computer.
g) Select the Remote (your PC) computer's drive,
directory and file name you wish to save the file to.
PILOT defaults to the current drive and directory.
h) Press <ENTER> to begin the transfer.
DOWNLOAD NOTES:
The multi file transfer protocols will not prompt the user for the
drive and directory the file will be downloaded to. When using a
multi file transfer the download process will download all files,
(*.*) to the current directory of the PC that the call was made from.
If the host computer is set up as a 7 bit communication
(7 data) only the Kermit file transfer protocol will function.
This problem may be avoided if you call the host service.
To upload a file:
a) Select Upload from the Host computer. Upload will
transfer a file from your PC (Remote computer) to the
Host computer.
b) Select Protocol (Xmodem, Ymodem, etc.) from the Host
computer. See protocol definition section below to
determine which protocol is best for your needs.
c) Key in the file name you wish to use on the Host system.
d) Press F1 for Transfer.
e) Press F1 to Upload.
f) Select the same protocol as selected for the Remote computer.
g) Key in the path and file name of the file on the Remote
(your PC) computer. PILOT defaults to the current drive
and directory.
h) Press <ENTER> to begin the transfer.
Additional on-line options:
F2-TERM TYPE. This allows you to change the terminal emulation
to ANSI, VT52 or VT100.
F3-DUMP:ON/OFF. Dumps all incoming information to a file on your
disk. When you press F3 the following message will
appear: "ENTER FILE NAME TO SAVE DATA TO:" Key in a
file name and press ENTER. Incoming information is
saved to the designated file. To turn off dump,
press F3 again.
<CTRL S>. An alternative to F3-dump. This option saves only the
information that is displayed to the screen. PILOT
creates a file named screen.txt for the information.
Press the <Ctrl> and <S> keys at the same time anytime you
need to save a specific screen. PILOT will add screens to
the bottom of the screen.txt file everytime you press
<Crtl S>. You can create a new screen.txt by going into
DOS and deleting the old screen.txt.
F4-RUN. This key allows you to execute (run) a macro that you have
already created. When you press F4 a box appears in the
center of the screen listing all the macros you have
created. Move the cursor to the macro you wish to execute
and press ENTER.
F5-DOS. To exit to DOS. You can exit to DOS and run another
program or use DOS commands. To exit DOS and go back to
PILOT type "EXIT" at the DOS prompt and press ENTER.
If you exit to DOS while on-line, you will not lose your
connection nor will you lose any incoming data. If you
press F4 and nothing happens, check to see if you have
any other TSR or memory manager active. It is possible
that PILOT has detected an unsafe interrupt in memory,
and decided that it is not safe to interrupt and go to
DOS.
While in DOS you can execute any DOS command or run
another program. However, it is possible that if you get
three or four levels away from PILOT, your function and
arrow keys may be disabled.
If you plan to shell to DOS often, and the use of function
keys and arrow keys becomes erratic, contact LEAD about
AUTO-PILOT, LEAD's new background communication program.
F6-PRINTER:ON/OFF. To dump all incoming information to your printer.
F) THE MACRO EDITOR:
When setting up a new dialing listing, the following prompt
appears:
"Attach this listing to MACRO FILE (Y/N):?"
If "Y" the following message appears:
"MACRO FILE NAME:"
Enter a name of no more than eight characters and press ENTER.
The following message appears:
"DESCRIPTION:"
Enter a description of no more than 60 characters and press ENTER.
User will be taken to the editor screen. The description shows
up as the first line of the macro file preceded with a ;. Arrow
down one line to begin writing the macro.
When creation of the macro is complete, press ESC and the following
prompt appears: "SAVE (Y,N)?:"
If you respond with "Y" the file is saved and attached to the
dialing entry.
The diskette contains two sample macros. One is to dial into
the PILOT bulletin board system. The other can be modified to
dial into Compuserve.
The macro editor uses function keys to speed up the process of
creating a macro. The function keys include many common terms
used in macro files.
A macro does not have to be attached to a dialing entry. You can record
a macro to be executed any time you wish. To record a macro use the F3
MACROS key. Press the F1-ADD key and the following message will appear:
"Macro Name:"
Enter a name of no more than eight characters and press ENTER.
"Description:"
Enter a description of no more than 60 characters and press ENTER.
User will be taken to the editor screen. The description shows up
as the first line of the macro file preceded with a ;. Arrow down
one line to begin writing the macro.
When creation of the macro is complete, press ESC and the following
prompt appears:
"SAVE (Y,N)?:"
If you respond with "Y" the file is saved as a macro file and the
edit menu will disappear.
To execute a macro after connecting, press F4-RUN. A box appears
in the center of the screen listing all the macros you have created.
Move the cursor to the macro you wish to execute and press ENTER.
G) BBS
LEAD Technologies, Inc. BBS feature allows you to have your PC
receive a call.
To start BBS from within PILOT, press Shift+F8. The following
menu appears.
PILOT V2.0 BBS
P I L O T V 2.0 B B S S E T U P
MODEM TYPE: 7 COM PORT: COM1 SPEED: 2400
DATA BIT: 8 bit PARITY: NONE STOP BIT: 1 bit
P I L O T V 2.0 B B S O P T I O N S
-- ACTIVATE BBS TO WAIT FOR INCOMING CALL
-- CHANGE BBS WORKING DRIVE/DIRECTORY
-- ADD/DELETE/VIEW USER OPTIONS
-- ADD/DELETE/VIEW MSG.TXT
-- VIEW/DELETE USER MESSAGES
-- VIEW/DELETE LOGIN.TXT
-- SETUP
-- EXIT
Use the arrow keys to select your option.
-- To activate the BBS, simply press enter.
-- The second option lets you determine which drive and directory any
caller can access. Unless you otherwise designate, new or old callers
will only have access to the "working" directory.
-- The third option lets you change user options. Selecting the third
option will prodouce a menu like the following:
| ITEM | USER NAME | PASSWORD | Work Directory |
| 1 | Line 1 | Line 1 | Line 1
| | Line 2 | | Line 2
The item column numbers the users who have logged into your BBS.
The user name column uses Line 1 for the first name and Line 2 for
the last.
The password can be up to 8 characters. The PILOT SYSOP has the
ability to change users passwords.
The work directory column is used to specify which drives and
directories each user can access. PILOT defaults the work directory
access to the current drive and directory that PILOT BBS is being
operated from. The SYSOP can select ALL giving access to that
individual caller to the entire hard disk. Additionally, the SYSOP
can identify the drives and paths that a user can access. For
example, an entry into the work directory such as C:\DOS C:\LOTUS
would give the user access to the current drive and directory plus the
DOS and LOTUS files located in drive C:. An entry of D: would give
user access to the current directory and the D drive.
-- The fourth option lets you check the MSG.TXT file.
You can create an ASCII file called MSG.TXT by using the built-in
editor. The BBS will display the contents of the file when the
BBS is accessed. LEAD's message allows you to type 23 lines of
text and then prompt the caller to press ENTER to display 23 more
lines. MSG.TXT gives you the ability to leave messages for any caller
coming into your system. After you type your message, save it as an
ASCII file with the name MSG.TXT. The MSG.TXT file needs to reside in
a directory that callers have access to. Access rights are defined
later in this section. If you want to setup up different directories
for different callers to use and leave different messages, place the
specific MSG.TXT file in the appropriate directory.
-- The fifth option lets you view/delete the messages left by callers.
-- The sixth option lets you view/delete the name, date, time, and
status of the callers.
-- The seventh option allows you to change the setup of the BBS. The BBS
setup is a different setup from the PILOT setup. One does not affect
the other.
-- The eighth option will exit you out of BBS.
One excellent application for LEAD's BBS is to register two (2)
versions of PILOT and install one at the office and one at home.
If you are at the office, leave your home PC on the BBS
(wait for a call), and when you go home, leave your office PC
on. PILOT then allows you to work at the home or office and
transfer files to the other computer. No more transferring
files by floppy disk.
If you call into LEAD's BBS, you will get the following menu:
Main Menu Choices:
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
" D Download a file "
" U Upload a file "
" S Show files in current directory "
" L List subdirectory "
" C Change directory "
" M Make directory "
" V View a text file "
" T Talk with the BBS "
" P Put message in mailbox "
" K Kill message in mailbox "
" R Read message "
" Q Log off Disconnect "
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Enter letter for selection:
When you select C Change a directory, or M Make a directory, you will
need to start at the root directory. For example, if you were in a
directory called C:\Lotus and you wanted to change to a sub-directory
in Lotus called Files, you would type C:\Lotus\Files.
The LEAD BBS phone number is (704) 548-8161. We invite you to use
the BBS to leave comments that you have on the PILOT communication
program. Once you have registered for PILOT V2.0, you will be given
access to additional shareware and LEAD technical support.
H) PROTOCOLS
Following is a brief tour of the file transfer
protocols that are supported by the PILOT communication program.
PILOT V2.0 supports ZModem, XModem, YModem, YModem-g, YModem-g Batch,
and Kermit. Each protocol has its own advantages, features and error
checking methods. A ranking of each protocol by speed in which the
files are transferred from fastest to slowest would look like this:
ZModem, YModem-g Batch, YModem-g, YModem, XModem-1K, XModem and then
Kermit.
XMODEM:
1. Single file transfer protocol (one file transferred
within an XMODEM session).
2. 128 bytes (XMODEM) or 1024 bytes (XMODEM-1K) data frames.
3. File name is not reserved and the receiver and sender
must both specify the file name of the file being transferred.
4. File length is not preserved and is padded to the nearest 128
bytes (XMODEM) or 1024 bytes (XMODEM-1K) increments.
5. CRC-16 bytes or 8 bytes checksum error detection method.
6. 8 bit communication.
YMODEM also known as YMODEM BATCH:
1. Multiple file transfer protocol (allows multiple files to
be transferred within one YMODEM session).
2. File names and associated file lengths are provided.
3. 1024 bytes data frame.
4. CRC-16 bytes error detection method.
5. 8 bit communication.
YMODEM-g (single file transfer):
1. For use with error correcting methods or direct connect links
between computers.
2. Streaming 1024 bytes data frame.
3. Single file transfer protocol.
4. File name is not provided and receiver and sender must
both specify the file name of the file being transferred.
5. File length is not preserved and is not padded to the nearest
1024 increments.
6. 8 bit communication.
YMODEM-g Batch:
1. For use with error correcting modem or direct connect
links between computer.
2. Streaming 1024 bytes data frame.
3. Multiple file transfer protocol (allows multiple files to
be transferred within one YMODEM-g session).
4. File names and associated lengths are provided.
5. 8 bit communication.
ZMODEM:
1. For use with error correcting modem or direct connect
links between computer.
2. Streaming 1024 bytes data frame.
3. Multiple file transfer protocol (allows multiple files to
be transferred within one YMODEM-g session).
4. File names and associated lengths are provided.
5. CRC-16 and CRC-32 byte error detection method. Session aborted
if data is corrupted.
6. 8 bit communication.
KERMIT:
1. Communication with main frame and UNIX system.
2. 7 or 8 bit communication allows communication over
a 7 or 8 bit wide communication channel.
3. Variable bit data buffer length up to a maximum of 93 bytes.
4. Multiple file transfer protocol allows multiple files to
be transferred in one Kermit session.
5. File name and associated lengths are provided.
6. All characters sent are printable characters with the exception
of the start-of-header (0X01) character.
For orders by phone with MASTERCARD/VISA call (704)549-5532.
If ordering by mail please use the form below.
PILOT (TM) Order Form
Remit to: From: (Name, Address, Phone)
LEAD Technologies, Inc. ___________________________
8701 Mallard Creek Road ___________________________
Charlotte, NC 28262 ___________________________
(704)549-5532 ___________________________
Contact Individual:
___________________________
___________________________
Qty Unit Price Total
_____ PILOT $49.00 _________
North Carolina residents please add 5% sales tax.
Method of Payment: Check____________________________________
MC/VISA____________________________________
Exp Date____________________________________
____________________________________
Authorized Signature
____________________________________
Print name as shown on your card
Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. The diskette, user ID# for LEAD (SM)
Technical Support, and a printed manual will be provided with PILOT.
Additional Notes
1. If a user does not have enough memory on his/her computer and tries to
access BBS through PILOT's main menu, the following message will appear:
Your system has only ___ Bytes of free memory.
36666 Bytes are needed to run BBS from within PILOT.
You can still run BBS as a stand alone program.
Exit to DOS and type BBS at the DOS prompt.
2. You can press <ESC> after having hit F8 DIAL in order to quit the
dialing process.
3. BBS has the following hidden files:
a. BBS.DAT -- Contains the setup up information for BBS.
b. BBSLOG.DAT -- BBS login file; shows the activity on the BBS.
Specifically who has logged in and when.
c. BBSPAS.DAT -- Contains each users name, password and working
directory information.
d. MSG.TXT -- Contains the BBS greeting that first appears on the
screen when users login.
e. MAIL.TXT -- Contains all the mail transfer information from person
to person.
These files are hidden to protect the SYSOP from people who have logged
to his/her system and tampering with files. Any logged in user will
not have access to view, download, upload or overwrite these important
files. The only person who can alter these files is the SYSOP.