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- PAKTOC.EXE v1.0 <c> 1991 by Carl Sagerquist Data (805) 723-6908
-
- PAKTOK = Press A Key TO Continue
-
- DESCRIPTION
- -----------
- PAKTOC.EXE stands for "Press A Key TO Continue". Just like the
- DOS batch file command "PAUSE", PAKTOC.EXE will pause but its
- designed for use on a bulletin board system (BBS) through a modem.
- The caller can respond to the pause as well as the sysop at the
- local keyboard.
-
- DISTRIBUTION
- ------------
- PAKTOC.EXE is copyrighted software released to the public domain.
- You may use it at your discretion free of charge. Please distribute
- this ZIP package through your BBS so others may benefit from it.
- You may not alter PAKTOC in any way, as that would violate the
- copyright laws.
-
- SYNTAX
- ------
- PAKTOC [-bbstype]
-
- EXAMPLE
- -------
- PAKTOC -MAXIHOST
-
- SUPPORTED BBS'S
- ---------------
- Maxihost: -MAXIHOST (DOOR.SYS)
- Megahost: -MEGAHOST (DOOR.SYS)
- PCBoard: -PCBOARD (DOOR.SYS)
- QuickBBS: -QBBS (DORINFO1.DEF)
- RBBS: -RBBS (DORINFO1.DEF)
- Wildcat: -WILDCAT (CALLINFO.BBS)
-
- FILES IN THIS ZIP PACKAGE
- -------------------------
- PAKTOC .EXE Executable program.
- PAKTOC .TXT Optional text file for a custom pause statement.
- PAKTOC .DOC Document file (this file).
- CALLINFO.BBS Sample BBS file.
- DORINFO1.DEF Sample BBS file.
- DOOR .SYS Sample BBS file.
-
- OPERATION
- ---------
- PAKTOC.EXE requires the file created by the BBS (DOOR.SYS,
- DORINFO1.DEF, CALLINFO.BBS) to reside with it in the default
- directory. This is where PAKTOC.EXE gets its information on the
- com port in use. The size of the program is due to the coding
- of interrupt driven buffered com port I/O necessary for its
- operation. If the file isn't found, or an unsupported com
- port is defined, PAKTOC.EXE will exit and advise you of the problem.
-
- When invoked, PAKTOC.EXE will stop your online batch file process
- and issue the familiar statement "Press a key to continue...".
- When you press a key, the batch file will continue.
-
- If a key is not pressed in 2 minutes, PAKTOC.EXE will exit clean
- on its own.
-
- If the caller disconnects (hangs up the phone line), PAKTOC.EXE
- will exit clean on its own.
-
- At your option, you may use, modify, or delete the file PAKTOC.TXT.
- If it exists, this one line statement will replace the familiar
- "Press a key to continue..." with whatever you place on this line.
- This file method allows for foreign languages, witty remarks, etc.
- at the discretion of the sysop. Remember, though, only one line
- is displayed. If the line is longer than 80 characters or there
- are more than 1 line, the first line will be cut short and displayed.
- This file need not exist at all.
-
- TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- ---------------------
-
- PAKTOC.EXE handles its own Com Port I/O. No redirection programs are
- required. Com Ports 1 through 4 are supported.
-
- Carrier loss is no problem. PAKTOC.EXE will reset all interrupts to
- their prior status before execution, and exit clean.
-
- The keyboard timer is set to 2 minutes. If a caller waits a full
- 120 seconds without any keyboard entry, PAKTOC.EXE will exit clean.
-
- DISCLAIMER
- ----------
-
- PAKTOC.EXE is distributed as is. No warranty, either expressed or
- implied is offered and the programmer is not responsible for any
- damages or expenses that may occur through the use of this program.
- The user shall determine its suitability. Please communicate any
- difficulties with the programmer through the BBS at (805) 723-6908.
-
- If you like this program, drop me a message at (805) 723-6908 and
- let me know. If you have any ideas for improvement, or new ideas
- you'd like to see, call and let me know. I welcome your response.
-
-
- Thank you for using PAKTOC.EXE!
-
- Carl Sagerquist
- The Antelope Valley Aviator
- 300/1200/2400 BAUD
- (805) 723-6908
- A MAXIHOST BBS
-
- HISTORY
- -------
- Version 1.0 - 10/13/91 - First release.