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SFMERGER 2.0
A product of the MORONIHAH BBS
SFMERGER (c) 1993-94 by Bradley W. Hodges
DISCLAIMER:
Thank you for taking the time to download and try "SFMERGER."
A lot of hard work went in to this project, and although
it may not seem much, it is a major accomplishment for me. Before
going any further I would like to make clear some legal stuff.
I, Bradley W. Hodges, the author of this product shall and in
no way be held liable for any damage that may occur to your
computer system, disk, printer, or any other product that this
software may run on. IT IS RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK. By running this
software you agree to accept this responsibility, and any other
responsibilities forthcoming.
SFMERGER is copyrighted and may not, under any circumstance be
tampered with, back engineered, or otherwise altered. This
documentation is also copyrighted and may not be altered in anyway.
You are free however to print a copy of all documentation for your
personal use only.
INTRODUCTION:
SFMERGER put simply, is a Spitfire SFFILES.BBS sorter and
master download list maker. It will take your SFFILES.BBS, (or
SFFILES.XX if you are using a CDROM) sort them in alphabetical
order, and place a copy of each in your master download list.
You are free to use this program for a trial period of 20
days. After the trial period you must either register SFMERGER or
discontinue use. I would encourage you to support
Shareware/Freeware concept by registering all the Shareware you
use.
SETUP:
To set up SFMERGER create a directory off of your SpitFire
home directory and name it MERGER. (Or if you prefer you can place
SFMERGER anywhere that is best for your needs.) Once you have
created the directory place the UNARC/UNZIP FILES in to it.
When you receive SFMERGER you should have the following files:
SFMERGER.EXE Main program
SFMERGER.DOC This documentation
SFMERGER.CFG Sample Configuration File
REGISTER.FRM Registration documentation
MORONIHA.ADS Moronihah BBS promotion
FILE_ID.DIZ File Description file
REPORT.BUG Bug report on SFMERGER
VERSION.HIS Version History Report
UPGRADE.DOC Upgrade documentation for
previous registered users.
If any of these files are missing, please call the MORONIHAH
BBS at (205) 238-1246 to obtain a complete package. If your a member
of FIDO you may FREQ the latest copy with the magic name SFMERGER
from 1:3657/5.
After you have verified that you have a complete SFMERGER file
package you are ready to begin. Complete the following steps:
STEP 1:
Edit the file SFMERGER.CFG to your liking. Follow all
directions in the SFMERGER.CFG file exactly. Make sure that all
drive, paths are complete, e.g. C:\SF\MERGER\.
STEP 2:
SFMERGER MUST be run in the same directory that SFMERGER.CFG is
located in. At the DOS Prompt simply type:
SFMERGER SFMERGER.CFG
--or--
From a batch file call SFMERGER like so:
@ECHO OFF
C:
CD\SF\MERGER
SFMERGER SFMERGER.CFG
CD\SF
SFMERGER may also use any number of configuration files so that a specific
file listing may be presented to those callers with different security
levels. Just change the SFMERGER.CFG to your liking and use the unique
configuration file name will running the program. For example:
SFMERGER MYCONFIG.CFG
THAT'S IT! Real easy I hope.
SFMERGER will then begin to read each SFFILES.BBS and
SFFILES.XX if your using a CDROM drive. It will then alphabetize
each SFFILES.BBS and then merge each of them into one Master list.
Be sure you watch SFMERGER the first time because it is FAST!
SFMERGER will alphabetize and merge an average SFFILES.BBS of 1000
files in less than 15 seconds!
While SFMERGER is working it will automatically make a backup
copy of your old SFFILES.BBS and name them FILE_LST.OLD. IMPORTANT
NOTICE: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE FILE_LST.OLD FROM YOUR SPITFIRE
FILE DIRECTORIES BEFORE YOU RUN SFMERGER. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
CAUSE THE PROGRAM TO ABORT. (In the Registered version SFMERGER will
automatically delete FILE_LST.OLD if you desire.)
BUGS & SUGGESTIONS:
If you find a BUG please fill out the BUG REPORT (REPORT.BUG) and
upload it to the AUTHOR on the MORONIHAH BBS at (205) 238-1246.
You may also send the BUG REPORT through SFNET in a Routed,
Private message at node number A0205001, or through FIDO @1:3657/5.
Please address all message to Brad Hodges.
If you have a suggestion on how to improve SFMERGER fill free
to drop the AUTHOR a message with the suggestion. ANY AND ALL
SUGGESTION ARE WELCOMED!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I'd like to thank all of those who are so willing to help me
out with this project. Especially of note is my wonderful wife of
16 years, Mary. Without her support this project would not of been
possible. Look for more products coming from the
MORONIHAH BBS. Currently I am working on 10 different project to
help make Sysoping for the SpitFire Sysop easy and enjoyable.
Currently I am seeking only $5.00 for this program. That is
right...just $5.00 buck!