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Silent Auction v1.06 - Copyright 1996 Practical Computer Services
All Rights Reserved
Programmed by Bob Watson
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System Requirements:
You need to have a minimum configuration, namely you have to be running
PCBoard 15.2x. We are compiling Auction with the 3.20 version PPLC
compiler so you will need to make sure that you have the latest PCBoard
code up and running. Since Auction is a PPE, it is an extension to PCBoard.
If PCBoard runs, Auction will run. Memory usage is very light, it takes about
65k to run and we open anywhere from 1 to 15 files, none at the same time.
Auction is fully multi-node aware so there are no problems running multiple
copies of Auction at the same time. Auction runs fine over Novell (3.11,
3.12, 4.00, 4.01), Lantastic (5.0) and Vines. Auction also runs fine under
DESQview and OS/2 (sorry Windows people, I haven't tested it under Windows,
you are on your own).
Basically if PCBoard runs, Silent Auction will run!
Ok, SysOp, just 3 easy steps to get you up and running in about a minute
and a half (Including the time it takes to grab a Coke from the frig and
to kick your feet up on the desk!)
1. - create a Auction sub directory on your hard drive, it will look like this:
C:\PCB\PPE\AUCTION
(Note: The path above is only an example, you can install it anywhere
you want)
2. - Unzip the distribution ZIP file into this sub directory.
3. - Load up PCBSETUP, and locate the CMD.LST file you would like to install
the Auction command into. (Usually the main board, so you would type a B
and then another B, then you would cursor down to where you see the
CMD.LST entry, they you will hit an F2 to edit your CMD.LST file).
CMD.LST Editor
Charges per PPE/MNU File Specification -or-
Command Sec Minute Use Keystroke Substitution
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1) 0 0 0
Just add the following info and you're almost done!
CMD.LST Editor
Charges per PPE/MNU File Specification -or-
Command Sec Minute Use Keystroke Substitution
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1) AUCTION 0 0 0 C:\PCB\PPE\AUCTION\AUCTION.PPE
(Use the drive and dir you put the program in!)
As you can see this is simple. Once you have this entered,
hit ESC and answer Y to save the new CMD.LST file.
You have just finished installing Auction, now lets configure it!
The only configuration neccessary is that you can create up to 4 text files
for display to your users, We have seen SysOps put complete descriptions of
what can be sold, charges for using the Auction door, and help screens up.
It is up to you, if the files SCREEN1.DSP, SCREEN2.DSP, SCREEN3.DSP or
SCREEN4.DSP they will be displayed to the user on each entry. You can have
one, two or none, if they are there, they get displayed, Easy? You Bet!
Jump into the door and give it a whirl. We are positive that you will love
it, all of our user do!
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How can I pay for this fantastic program (it does just what I want!)
Ok, there are several ways to get your registration number for this program
the first and fastest way is to call up one of the support board.
Once on-line, type KEY this will enter in to our on-line order program,
it will ask for the usual name and address info, it will then ask
which program you want to register, choose AUCTION. You will then have an
invoice, and a key file generated for you, download both, install the key file
into your AUCTION directory, and write us a check.
Whats this? Get the KEY file, then write you a check? Isn't that backwards?
Well, for most software companies it is, but we have been working on the
honor system for about a 3 years now and the response has been great, it really
restores our faith in human beings when we see people sending in checks *after*
they get their KEY files. We do have some people who steal from us, but they
usually find out that that does not pay. When you are generating your own
KEY files, please notice that we have many exciting products for PCB, and those
products were made possible by all of you sending in those checks. A good
thing to keep in mind!
You can pay online using your credit card by typing PCS at the main
menu.
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How do I get in touch with Practical Computer Services?
You can register AUCTION by calling with your modem (anytime) to:
The TAO BBS (609) 587-2672 (USR DS 33.6K)
Or, make out a check, fill out the enclosed REGISTER.FRM, and mail both to:
Practical Computer Services
483 Klockner Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
The cost for this PPE program is a mere $15.00 (U.S. Funds).
We will mail you out your key file the same day we recieve your check (it is
a lot faster to call up and get the KEY file yourself, but hey, it's up to you)
Make all checks/MO's payable to: PRACTICAL COMPUTER SERVICES
Please, U.S. Funds ONLY!
Thanks for using our software!