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* T I M E B A N K *
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* v1.03 *
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* INTRODUCTION *
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Since I didn't have a decent TimeBank for DLG, I thought I'd make a simple
version while we wait for somebody to do a full featured one.
The reason I didn't make a full featured one to begin with, was because I hate
timebanks! But some users insisted on having a good working timebank. Until
somebody does a better job, my users are stuck with this one.
Current features:
- Deposit time.
- Withdraw time.
- List of users (alphabetical).
- List of users (sorted on time stored).
- Broadcast capture.
- Checks time left. Users with <3 minutes remaining can't use deposit or
withdraw functions.
- Time deposited will be added to the user's Daily_Used time. (Which means
they won't get their time retured if they call back on the same day).
- Nice config file for the Sysop.
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* INSTALLATION *
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After unpacking the archives, place all files in DOORS:TimeBank/ (Create this
directory).
After this, you must create a menu item for this door. (Preferably one in
every menu! :-)). My entry looks like this:
[ 1] Letter: T
[ 2] Executable: (path/name) DOORS:TimeBank/TimeBank
[ 4] Description: TimeBank - Save you're precious online time for
later.
[ 5] Type: Executable
[ 6] Help File: LOGOFF/T
[ 7] Lower level: 1
[ 8] Upper level: 255
[ 9] Hidden: NO
[10] Load type: OVERLAY
[11] Ask user if sure: NO
[12] Pend messages: YES
[13] Cli mode: NO
[14] Pause on completion: NO
[15] Log value: None
[16] Activity string: Is using the TimeBank
[17] Priority: DEFAULT
[18] Edit help file
Now edit the config file (TimeBank.cfg) to suit your needs.
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* SHAREWARE NOTICE *
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This door is SHAREWARE, which means it is free to distribute to anyone you
want! (I even encourage you to do so). However, if you use this door on your
BBS, you must pay the shareware fee, or remove it after 30 days. I don't have
any crippled features in this program, because I simply want to see if there
are honest people in the world!
The shareware fee for this program is _1_ postcard with a nice picture or
photo on it! (Since this isn't the most incredible door ever, asking a real
shareware fee would feel like a crime on my part :-)).
Please support shareware! It gives the programmer an extra push to continue
programming.
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* NOTES *
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I use the command 'DLG:Addtime' to change the online time of a user. This means
you'll have to have this command in your DLG: directory. (To make sure it stays
changed, I affect the Daily_Used word in the user file).
I want every little bug reported ASAP!!
To contact me, send mail in the DLG_CHAT or DLG_DEV mail area to me, or send
mail and registrations to:
Wim Rumping
Sandenburg 108
1965 NM Heemskerk
The Netherlands
BBS: The miningship 'Red Dwarf' +31-2510-47830
+31-2510-39479 (Crappy phone line!)
Fido: 2:285/404.20
Bos : 99:999/1.0
Amy : 39:151/105.0
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* THINGS I WANT TO ADD/CHANGE *
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Nothing. Timebanks shouldn't be too interesting for users :-)
However, possible future features: (If I'll get really bored)
- Rob another user (or lose the time in your account).
- Rob the bank (or get banned from the userlist).
- Sysop edit functions.
- Gambling.
- Giving time to another user.
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* HISTORY *
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v1.00 - 19-07-93
- First version.
v1.01 - 21-07-93
- After sorting, the pointer to the user's data wasn't correct anymore. It now
is.
- Added a "You can't have any more time on your account" string. (Previously
it would only show "You can't deposit any time now...").
v1.02 - 25-07-93
- Changed locking mechanism. The previous one wouldn't work on OS3.x machines !!!
Now using the LockResource/FreeResource method from the DLG library.
v1.03 - 26-07-93
- DLG locking mechanism doesn't work correctly. Tried semaphores, but they also
released the lock after 2 tries. Back to the old file method !!!
- Now using Lock(); & UnLock(); This works. Although you need a file named
'Keyfile'.