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DTDOSBBS: Sysop's Drop to DOS Simulation
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By Charles Dittell
DTDOSBBS Version 3.2
INTRODUCTION: Sysop's Drop to DOS ("DTDOSBBS") is a simulation of a popular BBS
utility, whereby the BBS Sysop can remotely call his/her BBS and "drop" to
the DOS environment of his computer, enabling a variety of DOS commands to be
performed. In DTDOS, a caller who chooses the Sysop's Drop to DOS door will
appear to have entered the DOS level of the Sysop's computer. The caller
can perform what appears to be a variety of DOS commands, including running
programs, listing text files, even formatting the BBS's hard disk! ALL of
the DOS commands are simulated: there is NO danger to your hard disk or its
programs. Why would a caller go to DTDOS? Usually as a challenge, especially
if the Sysop leaves a news messages such as "Callers: we're now testing the
security of Sysop's Drop to DOS: if you think YOU can get in, give it a try!"
SHAREWARE NOTICE AND WARRANTY: DTDOSBBS is marketed as shareware, and as
such, you may use it for a limited time (2-4 weeks) for free, but if you
continue to use it, you must pay for it. The cost is a miniscule $10, and
the benefits of registering will be 1)the good feeling of not breaking the
law, 2)the good feeling of assisting a poor programmer to continue
programming for BBS Sysops, 3)the ability to receive timely assistance from
the author's support BBS, and 4)the ability to eliminate the "Not
Registered" DTDOS screen and associated sounds. There is no warranty,
expressed or implied, to DTDOSBBS. You use the program entirely at your own
risk (we gotta say that).
INCLUDED FILES: These are the files which should included in the DTDOS
"package":
DTDOSBBS.EXE The DTDOSBBS program
DTDOSBBS.DOC This documentation
REGISTER.FRM The registration form: please fill out and return!
GAPBBS.CNF Necessary file: place in same directory as DTDOSBBS.EXE
DTDOS.CFG Program configuration file: see below
DTDOSBBS SETUP: It's easy to set up DTDOS. You must first alter the DTDOS.CFG
file to match your setup. Note the sample file:
c:\dtdosbbs
BBS Name Here
0
The first line gives the path of DTDOSBBS (where the configuration file,
DTDOS.CFG resides). The second line is the name of your BBS, and the
third line is 0. Be sure to use an ASCII text editor to alter DTDOS.CFG!
Next, you must create a DOOR.SYS file to enable DTDOS to determine caller
information. If you run a GAP BBS ( or some others), it's made
automatically. Otherwise, you'll need a doors conversion utility.
Third, you'll need to enable your doors batch file to call DTDOSBBS.
A sample doors batch file segment:
rem DTDOSBBS - use next line to create door.sys (if necessary)
rem make door.sys here!
cd\dtdosbbs
dtdosbbs dtdos.cfg
cd\bbs
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Program Name: Dtdosbbs Author: Charles Dittell
Compressed Program Name: Dtdbbs32.Zip Date: 1/3/91
Purpose: DOS Simulation, callable as door from BBSs
Program Language: Microsoft QuickBasic 4.5
External Libraries: GAPQBDOR, Gap Development Co.
Required Environment: PC, XT, AT, 386 or 486 with 640K RAM
PROGRAMS BY CHARLES DITTELL / Distributed by Suncoast Software Systems:
DTDOSBBS Sysop's Drop to DOS Simulation
STATDOOR Doors/Batchfile information generator
REGIS BBS Configurable Registration Door
ANSIFILE "Colorizes" Text Files with ANSI colors, usable on BBS's
ASSISTANCE: Call the author's BBS for assistance, even if not YET registered:
Suncoast City BBS, 813-953-5505, 1200/2400 baud, 24 hours.
The author's programs are available for download on your first
call.
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Another fine product from Suncoast Software Systems and Charles Dittell
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