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- MAX2FD v1.00a
- by Jerry Cain
- Jul 9, 1992
-
- WHAT IT IS:
-
- MAX2FD will read Maximus' LASTUSER.BBS file after a caller logs off and
- insert the user's name and city into Front Door's LASTCALL.FD activity
- file. It will also insert the user's date/time as found within the
- LASTUSER.BBS or optionally insert the current system date/time. In addition
- to this information, it inserts your net/node number. All this information
- will be displayed in the FROM: field when FD reloads.
-
-
- WHY I WROTE IT:
-
- I like being able to see who the last caller on BBS was without having to
- load up the BBS.
-
-
- LICENSE:
-
- The user of MAX2FD is licensed to use it on any machine or any number of
- machines for whatever purpose the user sees fit. MAX2FD is not commercial,
- not shareware, and not even Public Domain. It simply costs you nothing to
- use. I retain all rights to the program. However, I am not responsible
- for any problems your computer system encounters, either directly or
- indirectly, as a result of using MAX2FD.
-
-
- HOW TO USE IT:
-
- Place MAX2FD in your Maximus directory and insert the following as the last
- line in your EXEBBS.BAT, just before calling FRODO.BAT:
-
- MAX2FD -M<path\lastuser.bbs> -F<path\lastcall.fd> -A<zone:net/node.point> [-S]
-
- where: -M is Maximus' LASTUSER.BBS file
- -F is Front Door's LASTCALL.FD file
- -A is your Network address (POINT optional)
- -S forces MAX2FD to use system time instead of laston
- time found in LASTUSER.BBS (which represents when the
- user logged on, not when he/she logged off).
-
- (Note: the order of these parameters is unimportant)
-
-
- LIMITATIONS:
-
- Make sure to set the environment variable TZ for your timezone so MAX2FD
- can accurately calculate your local time if using the -S switch.
-
- If a user drops carrier before logging on, Maximus won't write another
- LASTUSER.BBS. When MAX2FD is subsequently called, it will use the name
- found within the LASTUSER.BBS (which is NOT the person who just hung up)
- and the current time if you have set the -S switch. This results in FD
- displaying a time which is far off the user's laston time. To avoid this,
- simply erase LASTUSER.BBS after calling MAX2FD (only needed if you use the
- -S switch).
-
- WARRANTY:
-
- None! Use it at your own risk.
-
-
- SUPPORT:
-
- Programs as simple as this one generally require no support. Even so, as
- time permits, I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. You can
- reach me at:
-
- Jerry Cain
- The Edge Of Forever
- FidoNet 1:300/8
-
-
- REGISTRATION:
-
- None! It's a free program so have fun!
-
-
- DONATIONS/GIFTS:
-
- Gladly accepted! MAX2FD is NOT shareware so NO money is expected. Feel
- free to use the program any way you choose. However, if you would like to
- donate to my INEEDTOPAYFORSOMEOFTHISSHAREWARESTUFFIAMUSING fund, I will
- gladly accept a gift of any amount.
-
-
- REQUESTS:
-
- If you use the program, send me an electronic postcard.
-
- Have fun and enjoy!!
-