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With so many packet newcomers, I thought I would start a series
of bulletins explaining the sometimes confusing commands available when
you connect to a local BBS.
One of the most misunderstood ones is L for List. If you enter L
at the prompt, you will get a listing of all messages (except Private
ones addressed to someone else.) However, this L command will only list
those received SINCE YOU LAST CHECKED IN! Enter it again, and the BBS
may report NOTHING FOUND, as nothing new was received since you entered
it a few moments ago. This can confuse a lot of people! (NOTE: this
is true on most bbs's, although some WILL allow repeated entry of
the L command. Try yours and see. If it works when you repeat it, fine.
If not, now you know the reason!)
Most users prefer the LL xx command. Example, LL 30 will list the last
30 messages received. Enter it again, and you'll get the list over again.
Obviously the xx number in LL xx can be any number you choose. Don't
forget a space between the two!
One thing to remember! Unless you're the bbs's sysop (SYStem OPerator),
or are enabled as the Remote Sysop, most bbs's will only show you a
list of bulletins and messages originated by you or addressed to you.
It will also display formal NTS traffic (usually tagged T.)
If your local bbs does display (P)rivate messages addressed to other
stations, attempts to read them will usually fail. After all, you're
trying to "read somebody else's mail!"
Next time we'll discuss the L@ command, and how to use it. Questions or
comments on this series are welcome.
73...Bill, KB4VOL @ KB4VOL