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ProDIZ 1.1
CopyRight 1991 by Dave Navarro, Jr.
FILE_ID.DIZ Specs CopyRight 1991 by Clark Development
What is ProDIZ?
ProDIZ is a command line utility for ProDoor sysops. It scans uploaded
archives using the ZIP, ARJ, and LZH format for a file named "FILE_ID.DIZ"
and extracts it if found, using the text to replace any description typed
by the user.
The format for FILE_ID.DIZ is very simple, it's a standard text file with
up to 10 lines of description with each line a maximum of 40 charactors
in width.
ProDIZ also optionally ads the number of files found in the archive and
the file dates of the oldest and youngest members in the format of:
"3 Files - New:01/01/1991 Old:01/01/1988"
How do I use ProDIZ?
It's pretty simple, just pass the filename of the current archive and
the name/location of the $DOOR.NAM file created by ProDoor, and if you
want it to add the file date info, add a "/D" as the last thing on the
command line.
When a user uploads a file in ProDoor, they are asked for the name of the
file being uploaded and a description. This is then written to a file
named $DOOR.NAM which is kept in the same directory as PCBOARD.SYS for
each node. So, if node 1 is located in C:\PCB, then you would put
"prodiz %2 c:\pcb\$door.nam" in your PROUT1.BAT file. (Please see enclosed
PROUT1.BAT file for more info on multiple nodes.)
How much is registration?
This is a FREEWARE utility, which means that no fee is required to use it,
but I retain all rights to the program (including the right to change my
mind later if I so choose). In the past, I have written and released a
number of freeware utilities for sysops. My only request, that if you
use it, you spend $1 on an interesting post card from your home town, and
15 cents on a stamp to mail it. This isn't required, but I really would
like to know what you think of ProDIZ, and I enjoy seeing postcards from
all over the place. Please consider it..
What about support?
That's the catch-22 with FREEWARE, since I charge no fee, I am not obligated
to support it.. This doesn't mean that I don't support ProDIZ, just that
it's low on my totem pole of things to work on.. The current version works
exactly the way I want it to on my BBS, so it's unlikely that I will make
any changes or upgrades. It all depends on the request that I get.. If
it's intrigueing enough to me, I'll do it.. If you send me a nice post card
with your request on it, I might feel obligated enough to make whatever
change your asking for (hint, hint..) However, I will always fix whatever
bugs people point out, so if you encounter one, let me know immediately and
I'll get to it.
So, how do I contact you?
I can be reached via BBS at The Bard's Lair
(718) 381-3651 2400 Baud
(718) 381-2931 9600 Baud, HST/V32
Or through US Mail at:
Dave Navarro
64-38 Admiral Ave
Middle Village, NY 11379