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TWIT TRAP(tm)
Version 1.00
For TBBS 2.3 and TDBS 1.2
Designed and Written by Scott Sturgis
Documentation by Scott Sturgis
Copyright (C) 1996 Scott E. Sturgis, All Rights Reserved
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PLEASE READ THE README.1ST DOCUMENT FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
PROGRAM.
You have the standard version of Twit Trap. The standard version does not have
the flexibility or power of the professional version. In addition the standard
version is limited to the first 4 lines of use. For information on Twit Trap
Professional please see below:
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What Is in Twit Trap Professional?
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If a caller successfully completes the Twit Trap program (he does not drop
carrier) he will exit the program and control is passed back to your TBBS
system. When a caller drops carrier BEFORE exiting Twit Trap he is added to
the Twit Trap Database. You can then generate a report of those callers who
were "caught" in your trap. Report generation can also be automated by a
nightly maintenance program (TWMAINT.EXE) included with Twit Trap Pro.
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Features of Twit Trap Professional
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o Unlimited Line Count - You can run Twit Trap Professional on as many
lines as you wish. This release is limited to the first 4 lines.
o TIMECHEK - Twit Trap gives the caller 30 cycles to read the initial
message explaining what is about to happen. If there is no activity in
30 cycles then Twit Trap is automatically started.
o All prompts, system message and display colors can be modified by the
SYSOP!
o The VISUAL COLOR MODULE makes it easy to see your color changes as you are
making them. No need to exit the configuration module and run the program to
see your color choices.
o You can define all timing and display loops to suit your system speed and
preference.
o The Sysop Module contains a menu item so that you may create an on-the-fly
Twit report. You have the option of removing all records from the database
after report generation or leaving the database as is.
o The Sysop Module includes a manual function to remove all callers from the
Twit Trap Database.
o The nightly maintenance module TWMAINT.EXE automatically creates a nightly
"Twit Report" and removes all records from the Twit Trap Database ready for
the next day's callers.
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Twit Trap Professional is available for only $29.95. To order Twit Trap
Professional please see the enclosed order form (order.frm)
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What Is Twit Trap?
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Twit Trap simulates Caller ID and phone number tracking in its display to the
caller. For many Caller ID is not available or may be cost prohibitive. As you
know TBBS does not directly support this feature. In that light we took the
original concept of Caller ID and created a "dummy" Caller ID program. Twit
Trap creates the impression to the caller that your system is determining
and recording his phone number.
The results? On the systems that do run Twit Trap we have received favorable
reports. Most people who are not calling your system with honest intentions
will drop carrier as soon as they see that you are "collecting" their phone
number. (What most people don't realize is that you are going to ask them for
their REAL phone number anyway and in many cases need it to voice validate
them).
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System Requirements
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TBBS v 2.3* (also will work with 2.2)
TDBS v 1.2
Requires approximately 450K of hard disk space for the program and utility
files. The size will increase depending on the number of callers added to the
Twit Trap Database.
! AS WITH ALL NEW PROGRAM INSTALLATIONS PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM
BEFORE INSTALLING OR RUNNING THIS PROGRAM!
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Terms Used in This Program
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The following list contains frequently used terms found within the
documentation and Twit Trap:
FLAG - A field that is used to indicate whether an activity will be performed
or not.
MODULE - A portion of the Twit Trap program (TPG) that performs a specific
function or task.
SDL - TBBS System Definition Language file (See TBBS Manual under SDL for
additional information).
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Installation
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Twit Trap is to install. We suggest you first install this program so it can
be accessed by the SYSOP only. After you are certain there are no installation
or configuration problems you can then make the program accessible to the
desired group of callers.
1. Create a new directory to hold the files for Twit Trap (Example:
c:\tbbs\twit\).
2. Copy all files from the distribution diskette or if you received the
program electronically, unzip all files into the new directory.
3. Add an auto executing menu item to your very top menu (usually 0000)
The entry should look similar to this:
Entry:
Priv=5
KEY=^@ TYPE=200 Opt Data=c:\tbbs\twit /q
NOTE: The Twit Trap module should be an auto-executing entry and should
only be designed to execute for new (first time) callers.
SUGGESTION: It is a good idea to place Twit Trap module BEFORE your new user
registration programs so that if a new caller drops carrier he will
not be added to those programs needlessly.
That's all there is to it. You are now ready to use Twit Trap on your system.
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System Files
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The following files should be included either on the distribution disk
or in the archive file:
TWIT.TPG - Twit Trap Program (REQUIRED)
TWIT.BIN - Binary Program File for Twit Trap (REQUIRED)
TWIT.DOC - This Manual
QWKSETUP.DOC - Quick Installation Instructions
TWIT.FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Twit Trap
TECHSUPT.DOC - Information on How to Receive Tech Support
README.1ST - Important Information You Should Know
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Twit Trap, zone one and the zone one logo are trademarks of zone one
TBBS and TDBS are registered trademarks of eSoft, Incorporated
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED