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- A)rea Change: Used to jump to a different forum. Forums usually
- deal with a certain topic, and includes its own
- message base.
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- D)ownload Files: This option allows transferring files from the BBS system
- to your computer. If your ratio does not comply with the
- system rules, you will be notified and returned to the
- FILE menu. You can fix this by Uploading files, and/or
- by leaving messages. To see what you have to do, use the
- Y function to view your statistics.
- If you have a set protocol, you will be prompted for the
- name(s) of the files to download. If you do not have
- a set protocol, you will have to enter a protocol.
- You can transfer up to 50 Files using Batch mode. When
- the BBS indicates 'ready to send' you should begin your
- own local transfer procedures, using the same protocol
- as you selected.
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- G)oodbye: Terminates the current connection and disconnects.
- You will be asked if you are sure you want to logoff. If
- Yes, you will be disconnected after the logoff screen
- is shown. If No is entered, you will be returned to
- the MAIN menu.
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- L)ist Files: This option views the available files for download
- from the BBS. It presents a sub-prompt asking for
- which file area to be displayed.
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- M)essage System: This will move you into the message system, which
- gives you the capabilities to Read, Download, Scan,
- Mail.
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- N)ew Files: Displays a sub-prompt asking for the date to use as a
- basis for the search. The default date is the last time
- you used this option. The files which are that date
- are newer will be displayed.
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- P)rotocol Option: This gives you the ability to change the default
- protocol, which is used for transfers.
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- Q)uit to Main: Returns you to the Main Menu Area.
-
- R)ead a Text File: A sub-prompt asks for the name of any ascii file listed
- in the file database. The selected text file is
- displayed with appropriate screen pauses. Only files
- with .TXT are permitted.
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- S)earch File List: This option gives you the ability to search the files
- listing for any series of characters. If the series
- is found in the filename, or description, the file
- will be shown.
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- T)est a File: This will test an ARCHIVE to see if it is a valid ARCHIVE.
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- U)pload a File: This option allows transferring of files from your computer
- to the BBS. If no default protocol is set, you must
- choice the file. You will then be prompted for the files,
- and enter a description. If enter is hit alone, you
- can upload the files and be asked for the descriptions
- later.
-
- V)iew inside a ZIP: This selection is designed to allow viewing compressed
- files, such as .ARC, .ZIP, .PAK, .ZOO, etc.
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- W)rite MARKED files:This permits you to update the information in the MARKED
- files listing. This listing of files, is set to be
- downloaded, when the D FILE MENU option is used.
-
- X)pert Toggle: You have the option of two levels of menus: Expert And
- Novice. In Novice mode full menu support is shown, while
- in Expert mode the screens are by-passed.
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- Y)our Stats [Ratio]:This will display your current download/upload information,
- your ratio, the lowest ratio available for download, and
- if you have access to download. If you have a bad ratio
- in either Downloading/Uploading or Messages Per Call, you
- will be notified.
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