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TeleFun_Setup User Manual
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TeleFun_BBS, TeleFun_Setup, TeleFun_UserEdit, and TeleFun_LibEdit are
copyright 1993,1994 by Lawrence McClafferty.
These files may be freely distributed provided no charge is made beyond
the normal charge for disk distribution (maximum $5). Any inclusion in
disk clubs, etc. must be ok'ed with the author first (just so I can keep
track of where it is going so updates can be provided).
TeleFun_BBS is being released as shareware with a $50 (US or Canadian,
whichever is easiest for you) registration fee. Any updates are free and
may be obtained from The Black Box BBS at (613) 394-0651.
Save Yourself Time and Trouble!!
--------------------------------
Before spending your $$$ trying to call me voice or on the BBS, ensure that
you have read all the documentation fully and thoroughly. Most people who
contact me with problems have had their problems due to missing one little
part of the docs when they read them (or they didn't read them at all).
TeleFun BBS is VERY easy to set up and operate but only if you take a few
minutes to browse through all the information.
Getting Started
---------------
So you decided you want to run your own BBS. First you must decide just
what sort of system you plan to run. Will it be only a message base type
of operation or will it be a library based system or will it be a games
haven? The choice is yours and this program will hopefully meet all of
your needs.
Step 1: Decide what sort of message bases, libraries, bulletins, etc. you
wish to include in your system. Make a list that you can have handy
for reference while running TeleFun_Setup. Include the full pathname
for each section in your list. Also include the full pathname of
where the BBS's main files will be located. Note that full pathnames
can NOT exceed 30 characters total in length (this is a GFA-Basic
thing and NOT a programming bug).
Step 2: Create the directories you will require on your disk. If you have
the BBS files located in a subdirectory called "BBS" then you must
have the directory ready before you run TeleFun_Setup. The same goes
for the message base(s) and library(s). Two other directories must
be created. One for the messages and one for the libraries. These
two directories MUST be called Mailbag and Libraries and they MUST
be located in the BBS directory. The Mailbag subdirectory will hold
the locator list of what message is located where and the Libraries
subdirectory will hold info for the number of files in each library.
Step 3: Run the TeleFun_Setup program. You will be presented with a screen
full of boxes of options. If you have not already configured your
BBS before, you will have to go through each of the 4 main boxes and
set all the applicable data. If you are just changing some info in
your configuration file, you can select the LOAD CONFIG. FILES box.
******************************************************************************
NOTE: The following steps will deal only with the preliminary creation of your
BBS. If you are reconfiguring then you already know what to do and where
to do it. Go do your thing and then skip to Step 2000.
******************************************************************************
Step 4: Select the box labelled "EDIT TELEFUN_DATA". You will now be presented
with a list of how your BBS is created. Select the item you wish to
edit by pressing the letter key associated with that item. Following
is a definition of what each item is for:
A. BBS Location - this is the full pathname of where you want the main BBS
files to be located. If you want your BBS to operate out
of a directory called "BBS" on df0: then you would enter
df0:BBS/
Remember that you must have already created that directory
on your disk before running this program. If you happen to
forget the / at the end of the pathname don't worry, the
setup program will put it in for you.
B. System Name - this is the name you wish to call your BBS (eg. mine is the
Black Box BBS).
C. Sysop's Name - this is your name (or whatever name you wish to use).
D. Modem Initialization - this is the modem setup string sent out whenever
the modem is reset. A default setting will show
up here but you can set it to whatever you wish.
Refer to your modem owner's manual.
E. Modem Information - a. Hang Up - the string you wish sent to the modem to
tell it too hang up. Default setting will
be seen but you can change that.
b. Off Hook - the string you wish sent to the modem
when you log on locally so that the phone
line will appear busy to anyone calling
when you are online locally. Default
setting seen here too.
F. Maximum # Users - this is the maximum number of users that your system will
be configured for. The range is from 1 to 32767. I did
not think that a simple BBS would need more than that
but I will increase that number if requested to do so. If
you only set this number to say 100 but then down the
road you want it to be 200, you will be shown how to do
this later in the manual.
G. Maximum Baud Rate - this is the baud rate that your modem will be opened
at. I set mine at 38400 for my Supra FaxModem.
H. Guest User Time - this is the time limit in hours:minutes that a guest
user will be allowed to stay on. Enter this number as
HOURS:MINUTES and don't forget the : between hours and
minutes.
I. New User Time - same as Guest User Time but for a new user.
J. Valid User Time - same as Guest User Time but for a valid user.
K. Library Ratio - this is where you decide whether you want to up/download
ratio applied to the number of files, the number of kbytes
of files, or none at all.
L. UL/DL Ratio Non-paid Members - if you wish to charge a membership fee for
your BBS then here is where you decide what
sort of ratio is applied to those who don't
pay. This is set to -1 if the Library Ratio
above is set to none.
M. Number Of Daily Downloads - this is the max number of downloads a person
can do during their time allotted for each 24
hour period. If you want it disabled then you
can just set a large number like 32000.
N. Number Of Screen Bitplanes - this will decide how many colors you will have
on your system's screen: 1 = 2 colors
2 = 4 colors
3 = 8 colors
O. Voice Options - you can set the computer to tell you certain things at
certain spots in the BBS:
a. Incoming Call - announces that the phone is ringing.
b. No Connection - announces no carrier detected after
the phone has rung or if a connection
is made.
c. Name/Guest - announces name of user or guest.
d. City - announces city user is calling from.
e. Area Code - announces area code user is calling from.
f. Disconnection - announces user is hanging up.
P. New User Mail For Sysop - if you want to make sure a new user sends you a
note when he/she joins then select Y. If not
then select N. If you select Y and the new user
can be bothered to send you the mail, then they
will be logged off and the account erased.
Q. Public or Private System - if you want a new user to have full access to
everything after they join and before you can
validate them then set for public system. If
you set for a private system then the user will
be limited in certain things that you set until
you validate them. You must ensure that you have
the message base areas, the library areas, and
the bulletin areas completed before you select
private so you may want to skip this one until
those things are done.
R. # Chat Attempts Allowed - this is the max # of times a user can page you
for a chat each call. There are some users who
bang away on the chat key for hours even if you
aren't home. This eliminates that problem.
S. Lock DTE Rate - If you are using a high speed modem then you must lock your
DTE rate. This will keep your computer-to-modem baud rate
locked at the max baud rate you have specified above. The
modem will take care of adjusting its own baud rate for
each caller.
T. UL/DL Ratio Paid Members - same as above for non-members but for members
this time so you may want to set a higher ratio.
I use a ratio of 3 for non-members and 15 for
members.
You can hit Z at any time to move you back to the menu page and select a new
area to edit.
Step 5: Select the EDIT TELEFUN_MAIL box. Enter the data by selecting the key
associated with that item. The items are:
A. Number of Message Bases - this is the maximum number of message bases that
you will have. This number can be raised later
if you require more message bases. You MUST have
at least one message base. This mandatory base
is #1 and is called Sysop-Mail.
B. Edit Message Base Number - to select which message base you are editting.
C. Message Base Name - this is the name of the message base. Message base #1
will have the name Sysop-Mail but you can name any of
the other ones whatever you wish.
D. Message Base Pathname - this is the full pathname to where the message base
is located that you are currently editting. Please
remember that ALL subdirectories MUST be created
BEFORE you try creating all the message bases. If
you fail to do this then you will end up with an
error and the setup program will abort.
E. Maximum Number of Messages - this is the max number of messages that can be
in the message base that you are editting.
Z. Return to the menu of options.
Step 6: Select EDIT TELEFUN_LIBS. This is where you will edit the libraries
that you will have. A description of the items is not needed here
since they follow the same format as those for the message bases. The
only difference is that you are allowed to have no libraries.
Step 7: Select EDIT TELEFUN_BULL. This is where you will edit the bulletins
that will be on your system. Basically this has the same format as
the message bases and libraries. You are allowed to have no bulletins.
Step 8: Select EXIT CONFIGURATION. You will now be prompted for which items
you wish to create. Just answer the questions as they come up. The
4 main files will be created like this:
TeleFun_Data - located in the s directory
TeleFun_Mail - located in the BBS directory
TeleFun_Libs - located in the BBS directory
TeleFun_Bull - located in the BBS directory
all other files - located wherever you specified
********** NOTE *********
If you suffer from a bunch of errors during the creation of the files
then ensure that you have created all the necessary directories on
your disk before you begin. Many people have gotten hold of me saying
that they can not get the BBS configured. It turned out that they had
not created all the directories required BEFORE running the setup.
Step 9: Use the TeleFun_UserEdit program to edit the account you wish to use
(usually account #1 for the Sysop). Once this is done you are ready
to run your very own BBS.
Step 10: For any libraries that you wish uploads to be able to go to, you must
go in and create a directory called Upload within that library's
directory. If you do not then you will end up with errors.
Registering Your Copy of TeleFun_BBS:
------------------------------------
If you wish to register your copy of TeleFun_BBS then please send the
registration form and $50 (no personal cheques please) to:
Lawrence McClafferty
Upper Second Road,
RR #5 Trenton,
Ontario
Canada
K8V 5P8
If you include an extra $5 you will receive the latest version of TeleFun_BBS
on disk. Please allow a few weeks for delivery. Once you are registered you
can obtain any updates from The Black Box BBS.
The Black Box BBS - home of the TeleFun_BBS software.
- currently running on an Amiga 2000 Tower, 1.05 Gigs hard
drive storage, 5 megs memory, & Supra FaxModem 288 v.FC.
History:
-------
Version 1.00 - January 19, 1993
- initial release of TeleFun_Setup
Version 1.01 - January 27, 1993
- modifications made to the way the messages are saved so a
change had to be made here to ensure proper setup. You must
rerun TeleFun_Setup to reconfigure the message bases BEFORE
making the change from TeleFun_BBS 1.01 to 1.02.
Version 1.02 - July 18, 1994
- probably the last update to the setup program before the
release of TeleFun written totally in C.
- just did some minor cleanups.