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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│▒▒▒▒▒ PCBNEWS v1.0 - (c) Copyright 1994 - Whitewater Technologies, Inc. ▒▒▒▒▒│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS
PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS
PCBNEWS ─╥───────────────────────────────────────────║NEWS PCBNEWS
║ ║
PCBNEWS║ PCBNEWS has been compiled using PPLC v2.0 ║ PCBNEWS
║ (01-25-94 dated PPLC.EXE) made by ║
PCBNEWS ║ Clark Development, Inc. ║NEWS PCBNEWS
║ ║
PCBNEWS║───────────────────────────────────────────╨─ PCBNEWS
PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS
PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS
PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS PCBNEWS
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│▒▒▒▒▒ THE PURPOSE OF PCBNEWS - AND ITS OPTIONS ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│
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PCBNEWS has been made as a Sysop's aid for creating a news file. There
have been *some* news file generators out there, but none that have
configurable 'Default Subject' fields, automatic date fields, editable
date fields when saving the news file, configurable headers (all lines),
footers, and so on. Some of those other news editors will only allow
you to edit the main board conference news only. Even if there was
another utility similar to PCBNEWS it'll cost you around $20! :) But
now there's a solution - PCBNEWS.
PCBNEWS has been designed for configurability (along w/ other products
made by us) and ease of use. The editing of the conference news will be
accessible by those who security levels are equal or higher than you
have defined in the PCBNEWS.CFG file.
Once a Sysop enters PCBNEWS, here's what will happen:
1 - PCBNEWS will read the conference information in the current
conference - Thus, allowing you to totally manipulate ALL
conferences that have their OWN news file!
2 - Will allow you the option of (A)dding a new entry or
(D)isplay the news file.
3 - From here - It's obvious what you can do.
When you are adding a new entry to the news file, you are given many
editing options - Just like in PCBoard! Allowable commands, while
inside the Line Editor are:
(A)bort, (C)ont Line Editor, (D)elete
(E)dit, (L)ist Msg, (S)ave, (Enter)=Save
(A)bort -
This is self-explanatory: It will allow you the option of
aborting the current addition of the news file.
(C)ont Line Editor -
This will allow you to continue where you last
left off. (Note: It will continue at the last blank line,
or the last line of information)
(D)elete -
This command will allow you to delete any line in the
editor.
(E)dit -
This command allows you to edit a line in the editor.
Once you select the line # to edit, PCBNEWS will display
the original line for your convenience.
(L)ist Msg -
This will display the news entry that you are currently
working on. It will display ALL information, including
the header files and footer files. (With subject and date
information)
(S)ave, (Enter)=Save -
Either of these commands will save the new entry. All
new entries will become the very first to display. It will
not be appended at the bottom of the news file and make
your users press enter after several screens to get to the
latest new entry! :)
The only un-configurable part of PCBNEWS (During this release) is the
ability to edit the prompts.
NOTE: This version will only work with PCBoard 15.1 systems! If you need
to obtain a model to work with 15.0, please call our board and leave a
comment to the Sysop.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│▒▒▒▒▒ INSTALLATION ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│
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PCBNEWS is made for PCBoard systems - It can only be run on versions 15.1
and higher because of code changes. To install, just follow the simple
instructions below:
[1] - Make the MAIN directory to hold the PCBNEWS files and copy
the original zip file contents into this directory.
Preferred: C:\PCB\PPE\PCBNEWS
[2] - Executed PCBSETUP, go into "File Locations" and then into
"Configuration Files".
[3] - Edit the default .CMD by press F2 on the field and add:
and Security PPE/MNU File -or- Keystroke Replacement
══════════════ ════════ ═══════════════════════════════════════
1) NEWS C:\PCB\PPE\PCBNEWS\PCBNEWS.PPE
There are no command line options in PCBNEWS. Once it is
executed, it will look for the PCBNEWS.CFG in the directory
PCBNEWS is located in.
[4] - After adding the commands to the .CMD file list, save it by
pressing ESC and answer "Y". (Simple, eh?) :)
[5] - Exit PCBSETUP - And then use a text editor and edit the
PCBNEWS.CFG file supplied with the release. Edit this file
to your likings. (See the definitions at the bottom of the
file for information)
[6] - Be sure to edit (If you'd like) the header files specified in
PCBNEWS.CFG (Lines 6-8) and the footer file (Line 9).
[7] - After the above steps are completes, PCBNEWS will be ready for
execution!
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│▒▒▒▒▒ SUPPORT & REGISTRATION ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│
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Disclaimer: Whitewater Technologies, Inc. will not be held responsible
for any problems which may arrise from the execution of PCBNEWS. PCBNEWS
has been tested and does not lock up, write to any file(s), etc.
There are various methods of Customer Support we will provide:
1) Call our Support BBS (Shown Below) and enter the WWT Support
Conference. This option is preferred.
2) *SOON* You will be able to send direct Internet email to
gregg.graubins@whitewater.com
3) Send direct Internet email to one of the following:
gregg.graubins@aquila.com
gregg.graubins@access.uucp
3) Send a RoseNet message to gregg graubins@whitewater
(You must be using the RoseReader software in conjunction to a
valid RoseMail BBS)
4) Send a private message on AccessNet
You may register PCBNEWS (Or any of our other products) online via our
Support BBS below. The registration is only $10 US. Once registered,
the minor delay in the beginning will be removed and PCBNEWS will no
longer write "- This version of PCBNEWS is unregistered -" to each newly
added news entry. You will also obtain future minor versions free of
charge.
All new versions of PCBNEWS can be obtained on Salt Air or our Support BBS.
Our Support BBS:
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Whitewater Systems - 24 Hrs
Phone: 312-743-4912
16.8k USRobotics Dual Standard
Note: Whitewater Systems *just* went up upon releasing its first PPE
utility (TAB - The Address Book). The *whole* BBS is not up as
of yet. Hardware to finish the installation has yet to come -
Hopefully by next month, we'll have it all set up, including:
■ Thousands of Internet newsgroups via PageSat Satellite
■ 5+ Nodes (Starting off small - But rapidly expanding)
■ 3+ 28.8k Hayes V.FC Fast Optima Modems
■ 2+ 16.8k USRobotics Dual Standards
■ Gigabytes of Space Available
■ Network - UNIX file server, PC-Based Terminals
■ More ... ?? Hopefully! :)
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