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Online Order 900 (For WWIV 4.23+)
Version 1.01 Release Documentation
December 1993
Software Versions: Online Order 900 v1.01
Online Order Configure v1.01
Kodiak Solutions Unlimited
12-15 Vermeer Drive
S. Amboy, New Jersey 08879
(908)525-8295 Support BBS
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First Published, December 1993
Revised, December 1993
The information in this document is subject to change
without notice and should not be construed as a commitment
by Kodiak Solutions Unlimited. Kodiak Solutions Unlimited
assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this document.
The software described in this document is furnished under
a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with
the terms of such license.
No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability
of software on equipment that is not supplied by Kodiak
Solutions Unlimited or its affiliated companies.
Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in
subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.
(C) Kodiak Solutions Unlimited 1993.
All rights reserved.
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 What Is Online Order 900 ........................ 1-1
1.2 What Is Included In The Package.................. 1-1
1.3 Information About UNREGISTERED version........... 1-2
2 Installing Online Order 900 & Configuration Program
2.1 Installation Procedure........................... 2-1
2.2 General Instructions............................. 2-2
3 Miscellaneous
3.1 Registering Online Order 900..................... 3-1
3.2 Future Enhancements.............................. 3-1
3.3 Getting Your 900 Number.......................... 3-2
3.4 Support.......................................... 3-3
3.5 Upgrade Policies................................. 3-3
3.6 License Agreement................................ 3-4
3.7 Revisions........................................ 3-4
3.8 Trademarks/Copyrights............................ 3-4
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Introduction
1.1 What Is Online Order 900
Online Order 900 is a "door" program for WWIV (versions
4.23 and above) that lets you earn money with your BBS.
It allows you to take orders for BBS memberships, software
or other products right on your BBS. Your customers pay
for these items using 900 codes, which they obtain by
calling a 900 number (See Chapter 3 for info on getting
a free 900 number).
Features:
1. Upto 9 different membership options. You configure
what SL/DSL/Exemptions/Cost & how long each membership
lasts. Online Order 900 updates their account
instantly.
2. Sell upto 9 different software packages. Online
order 900 automatically captures their name, address,
telephone number and desired disk size. If you need
additional information (like BBS Name, etc...), you
can have Online Order ask upto 6 more questions.
3. Sell upto 9 different "Other Products". Online Order
900 automatically captures their name, address, and
phone number. If you need to capture add'l info,
you can have online order 900 ask upto 6 additional
questions.
4. Online Order 900 discourages "Code Hacking". If a
user enters an invalid code 2 times, they are given a
warning. If they enter a 3rd invalid code, their
account is set to SL=1/DSL=1/EXEMPTION=0.
5. Some exciting new features are planned for future
upgrades. See chapter 3 for more info.
1.2 What Is Included in The Package
The following files are included with Online Order 900:
900CFG.EXE - This is the configuration program.
ORDER900.EXE - This is the program that takes the orders.
ORDER900.DOC - These instructions.
ORDER.FRM - Order Form to register Online Order 900.
BBS900.TXT - This is the INSTRUCTIONS for your callers
It is displayed when they ask for instructions.
You will need to modify this file for your
BBS.
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Introduction
1.3 Information About UNREGISTERED Version
Online Order 900 is not FREEWARE. It is being marketed
via the shareware concept. Unfortunately, since past
experience has shown that most people will NOT register
their shareware if they don't receive some incentive to
do so, I have decided to distribute an unregistered version
of Online Order 900. The UNREGISTERED version will not
let your callers "REDEEM" their 900 codes. However, it
will allow you to setup everything, and see how it works.
Registration for Online Order 900 is only $20, and you
should be able to make that money back very quickly. I
know that my BBS membership has gone up 10 times since
I've started using this program.
DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:
1. ON VERSIONS OF WWIV PRIOR TO 4.23
2. IF YOU HAVE MODIFIED WWIV's USERREC
3. IF YOU ARE USING WWIV's POS_ACCT/NEG_ACCT
FIELDS FOR SOME OTHER PURPOSE
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Installing Online Order 900
2.1 Installation Procedure
Both Online Order 900 and the 900 Configuration program should
be installed as a CHAIN of WWIV. Here is how to install it under
WWIV 4.23+:
Unzip ORD900.ZIP into your main BBS directory.
For the main module:
In //CHAINEDIT:
A. Description : Order BBS Memberships
B. Filename : ORDER900.EXE %1
C. SL : 10 <--- Must Be > 1.
D. AR : None.
E. ANSI : Optional
F. DOS Interrupt : YES <--- This is critical
G. 300 Baud : Allowed
H. Shrink : Yes <--- This is necessary
I. Disable Pause : Yes
J. Local only : NO <--- This is necessary
K. Multi-User : NO
For the CONFIGURATION Program.
In //CHAINEDIT:
A. Description : Configure Online Order 900
B. Filename : 900CFG.EXE %1
C. SL : 255
D. AR : None.
E. ANSI : Optional
F. DOS Interrupt : YES <--- This is critical
G. 300 Baud : Allowed
H. Shrink : NO <--- Depends On Free Memory
I. Disable Pause : Yes
J. Local only : Yes <--- Optional
K. Multi-User : NO
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Installing Online Order 900
2.2 General Instructions
After installing the two programs into CHAINEDIT, sign
onto your BBS and run the configuration utility. The
first time you run this program, it will create some
configuration files. Select option #0 to edit/view the
configuration.
In "View/Set Main Configuration" the following options
are shown.
1. Sell Memberships:
Set this option to "Y" if you wish to sell BBS
memberships.
2. Sell Software/Registrations:
Set this option to "Y" if you wish to sell
software. This is particularly useful for sysops
who sell their own software.
3. Sell Other Products/Services:
Set this option to "Y" if you have other products
or services that you wish to sell (for example
T-Shirts, etc...).
4. Unused Codes In:
This is the file that contains your UNUSED 900 codes.
When you sign up with the 900 service provider, they
will provide you with a file of 500 UNUSED codes.
Enter the name of the file that contains the codes here.
5. Used Codes In:
Online Order 900 keeps a file containing the "USED"
codes. It also shows BBS memberships ordered.
6. Orders In:
This is the file that your software/other product orders
will be placed in.
7. One 900 Code =:
This is how much credit the caller receives for each 900
code they redeem, I suggest entering 10 here, since each
call costs $10. However, if you're using a $25 900 number,
then I'd suggest using 25.
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8. Enter Registration/Serial Number:
After you register, you can enter the registration info
into this section to activate the program.
Once you've set up the main configuration, you can then begin
entering your memberships, software, and other products.
If you allowed BBS memberships, then the following options
will appear on the configuration menu.
1. View/Edit Memberships
2. Delete Membership Item
Option 1 allows you to configure the following information
for each membership.
1. Membership Name (ie. Bronze Membership)
2. Cost
3. SL
4. DSL
5. Exemption
6. Days
7. Extented Description of the membership (10 lines)
If you allowed SOFTWARE sales, then the following options
will appear on the configuration menu.
3. View/Edit Software Item
4. Delete Software Item
Option 3 allows you to configure the following information
for each software product you sell.
1. Software Name.
2. Cost
3. Valid Disk Sizes
4. Extended Description (10 Lines)
5. Requested Information.
Online Order automatically captures your customers
name, address, disk size & phone number, but this
option allows you to ask 6 additional questions
for each order.
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6. File To Download (OPTIONAL)
If you enter a path/filename here, your customer
will be asked if he/she would like to download it.
(DSZ must be in your path, and your COM ports must
be "STANDARD"). In addition, WWIV 4.23 attempts to
find an unused interrupt for itself. On 99.99% of the
systems out there, the same interrupt is used. Online
Order will not allow your callers to use this feature
on any "INSTANCE" where a different DOS Interrupt is
being used, since it can't determine which one it
SHOULD use. Call us if you have this problem, as I
can help you work around it. Online Order 900 will
shrink itself out of memory while DSZ is running.
7. Pre D/L Command (OPTIONAL)
If you enter a BAT/EXE/COM file here, it will be
executed BEFORE allowing the customer to Download
the file. You can use this to display a message,
assign a registration number, capture additional
info, update a file, etc.... WWIV's DOS Interrupts
will be left on during the execution of this file.
Online Order 900 will shrink itself out of memory
while this is running, to allow MAXIMUM memory for
your program! If you change directories, please
make sure to change back before finishing!
8. Post D/L Command (OPTIONAL)
If you enter a BAT/EXE/COM file here, it will be
executed AFTER allowing the customer to Download
the file. You can use this to display a message,
assign a registration number, capture additional
info, update a file, delete a file, etc....
WWIV's DOS Interrupts will be left on during the
execution of this file. Online Order 900 will
shrink itself out of memory while this is running,
to allow MAXIMUM memory for your program! If you
change directories MAKE SURE to change back before
finishing!
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If you allowed OTHER PRODUCT sales, then the following
options will appear on the configuration menu.
5. View/Edit Product Item
6. Delete Product Item.
Option 5 allows you to configure the following information
for each other product you sell.
1. Product Name.
2. Cost
3. Extended Description (10 Lines)
4. Requested Information.
Online Order automatically captures your customers
name, address, and phone number, but this option
allows you to ask upto 6 additional questions for
each order.
Don't forget, you need to edit the BBS900.TXT file for your BBS.
The contents of this file may vary depending on which 900 service
provider you wish to use.
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Miscellaneous
3.1 Registering Online Order 900.
Registration of Online Order 900 is only $20, and enables
all of the features of this software.
There are several ways to register this software.
1. If you wish to order via Visa/MC/Amex/Discover,
call PsL at 1-800-242-4775, and ask to order item
number 11076 (Online Order 900). Kodiak Solutions
can NOT be reached at this number. It is a separate
company taking orders for us. For support call our
BBS at (908)525-8295 or (908)727-2008.
2. We can also take your order on our BBS by redeeming
900 codes. Call our BBS at (908)525-8295 or
(908)727-2008, and use the Online Ordering Door.
3, By mail. Fill out the order form enclosed with your
package, and mail it with your check for $20 (NJ
Residents must add $1.20 sales tax). This is the
slowest method of ordering.
3.2 Future Enhancements.
The following are enhancements that I expect to make to
Online Order 900.
1. Use it's own COMM routines to allow some additional
features.
2. Possibly a FAX option (if you have a FAX-MODEM) to
allow your customers to either receive a faxed order
form, or product information.
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Miscellaneous
3.3 Getting your 900 Number.
I know of at least 3 service bureaus that can provide you with
this service. I'm sure there are others, but these are the
one's I was able to locate. Please call each one to verify
their rates, since they might have changed. Some of these
companies may not allow the use of their 900 number to order
"PRODUCTS". However all allow the use for purchasing
"SERVICES", such as BBS memberships, and possibly shareware.
True Media, Inc. (Telephone Access Billing System)
1270 Clearmont St NE Bldg 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
No Sign-Up Fee.
No Software Fee.
1-800-755-TABS (Voice)
1-407-722-3406 (Modem)
Tessier Technologies, Inc.
1876 North University Drive, Suite 200
Plantation, FL, 33322
$99 Sign-up Fee.
$99 Software Fee. (May be able to get them to waive
this fee, since you are using another
software package)
1-305-473-2030 (Modem) Ask Sysop For Info.
1-305-473-2000 (Modem)
Corbin 22, Ltd. (Connect 900)
3721 S Westnedge, Suite 222
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008
$99 Sign-Up fee.
$99 Software Fee. (May be able to get them to waive
this fee, since you are using another
software package)
1-800-453-9250 (Voice)
If you know of others, please let me know!
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Miscellaneous
3.4 Support
Technical Support is available on our support BBS.
Maniac Mansion ]I[ BBS
908-525-8295
24 hours/7 days.
USRobotics DS HST/V32/V32bis
We can also be reached via WWIVnet by sending e-mail to
1@9800 or Doctor Fred @9800.
Our Mailing Address is:
Kodiak Solutions Unlimited
12-15 Vermeer Drive
South Amboy, NJ 08879
3.5 Upgrade Policies
The upgrade policy is subject to change. As of the
writing of this document, the policy is as follows:
Your registration name/code should activate all future
versions of Online Order 900. Just download the current
UNREGISTERED COPY, and activate it!
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Miscellaneous
3.6 License Agreement
The registered version of this software is licensed to you
and your BBS, and is NOT transferrable. You may NOT alter
the software in any manner, doing so will immediately
and irrevocably terminate your license.
3.7 Revisions
12/31/93 - v1.01 Added Auto-Download function to software
ordering section. Added EMS/XMS/DISK shrinking
to leave maximum memory for DSZ, etc... Now
auto-detects BBS version, instance, and if dos
interrupts are in-use. No bug-fixes, all are
enhancements. Modified Docs.
12/28/93 - v1.00 Initial Public Release.
3.8 Trademarks/Copyrights
The following are copyrights, trademarks and/or products of
Kodiak Solutions Unlimited:
The Network Coordinator, TNC, The Group Coordinator, TGC,
The Subs Coordinator, TSC, The WWIVnews Coordinator, TWC,
The Subs Inf Processor, TNCedit, Online Order 900
The following are third-party trademarks:
WWIV and WWIVnet are trademarks of Wayne Bell and/or
WWIV Software Solutions.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.