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LAST10CALLERS Version 2.0 <02/20/94>
Thank-you for your interest in the CDS LAST10CALLERS program. This
shareware version is completely functional with the following
exceptions...A shareware banner is added to the last 10 callers screen and
the last 10 callers screen uses a standard header. For $15 you can register
this program and receive the fully functional registered version that
allows you to use a custom header on the last 10 callers screen and removes
all shareware banners and notices. You will also receive notification of
future products at discounted prices. See the included file REGISTER.DOC
for upgrade information.
S H A R E W A R E
=================
CDS LAST10CALLERS is copyrighted software. However, you are encouraged to
copy and share the shareware version with others according to the following
requirements:
The shareware version of LAST10CALLERS may be freely copied and
shared with others, so long as no charge is made for the software,
and it is unmodified and copied in its entirety, including all
program documentation and all support files.
Notice that ShareWare is copyrighted software. It's not "Public Domain"
software, nor is it "free" software. If you continue to use this program
beyond a reasonable "trial period", not to exceed 30 days, you must pay for
it by registering.
- Your registration fee makes it possible for us to continue to improve
the program and to provide similar software at reasonable prices.
- IF YOU USE THE PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, YOU MUST REGISTER.
INSTALLING LAST10CALLERS
To install LAST10CALLERS use the following steps.....
1 - Create a directory on your harddrive and unzip the LAST10M2.ZIP package
into it. The directory may be called anything but LAST10M is the name used
in the enclosed sample configuration files. If you use a different
directory name you should make the appropriate changes.
2 - Create appropriate .CFG and .DAT files for each node on your system.
The enclosed files are for a 3 node system and may be edited to suit your
needs. Information about the contents of each of these follows.
3 - In each of your WILDCAT node work directories create a POSTCALL.RUN
batch file. This batch file MUST make the LAST10M directory the current
directory path. The program call must also be followed by the appropriate
.CFG file name. As an example.....
POSTCALL.RUN batch file for Node 1
C:
CD \LAST10M
LAST10M2 NODE1.CFG
CAT <--This line is ONLY required if you are terminating
Wildcat rather than using a shell!!!
PROGRAM CONFIGURATION FILE
The program configuration file is a 5 line text file created by the sysop
and resides in the LAST10M directory as do all the .DAT and .CFG files.
This is the file name you put on the command line following the program
call....eg. LAST10M2 Node1.CFG....Sample configuration files are included
for a 3 node system and can be edited to suit your needs in any editor that
saves as ASCII text such as DOS EDIT. Each node will require it's own
configuration file, the only difference between the files being the path
and name to the activity log, node data file and the node ID number. (lines
1,4,5)
c:\wc30\activity.001 line 1:Path to activity log
c:\wc30\disp\hello1.bbs line 2:Path to last 10 callers screen
c:\wc30\bull\bull10.bbs line 3:Path to daily callers bulletin
c:\last10m\node1.dat line 4:Path to data file
1 line 5:Node ID
Line 1: This is the complete path and name to the activity log for the
node that this .CFG file is used for. Usually
C:\WC30\ACTIVITY.00x where x represents the node number.
Line 2: The complete path and name for your last 10 callers screen. I use
HELLO1.BBS on my system.
Line 3: The complete path and file name for the day's callers list. Each
time LAST10CALLERS runs the last callers name is appended to this
file. On my system I use this as a daily callers bulletin. At
midnight each night my system runs an event that deletes this
file and copies a new header into the bulletin file, which is
then updated after each caller. A sample header is included as
DAYCALL.HDR in this package.
Line 4: Complete path and name for the node information file. At this
time the node information file is used only to store the length
of your node activity log and is updated after each call. When
you delete your activity log the program will automatically
update this file.
Line 5: The node ID number.
DATA FILES
NODEx.DAT
An ASCII text file that contains the current length of your activity log.
Set the initial value to 1 when first setting up LAST10CALLERS. The program
will keep this file updated from then on even when you delete your activity
log. The path/filename for this file is entered on line 4 of the node .CFG
file.
LAST10.DAT
Contains the information about the last 9 callers to your system, in the
following format:
00:00 Log on time
TEST 1 Last caller's name
00:00 Log off time
Uploaded New Files!!! Comments
0 Node ID number
00:00 Log on time
TEST 2 Second last caller's name
00:00 Log off time
Uploaded New Files!!! Comments
0 Node ID number
.
.
Repeated a total of nine times
.
.
00:00 Log on time
TEST 9 Ninth last caller's name
00:00 Log off time
Uploaded New Files!!! Comments
0 Node ID number
This file MUST be present in the above format. A sample is included. This
file is common and used by all nodes of LAST10CALLERS.
SUPPORT
You may receive support for LAST10CALLERS by contacting the author...
By Mail: CdS
PO Box 42014
#415 - 9737 MacLeod Tr. South
Calgary, AB
T2J 7A6
By BBS: CDS (403) 243-3111 and leave a message to Top Gun.
If you find that LAST10CALLERS meets your needs, please register. Remember
shareware isn't freeware!!!