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- T)oggle. Allows you to switch settings on RBBS. If on, toggles to
- off. If off, toggles to on.
- The sub-options in TOGGLE are:
- B)ulletin. On logon ask if to read bulletins only when new, or always.
- C)ase change. Display characters in upper case only or uppper/lower.
- F)ile. On logon give option to download new files, or not.
- L)ine feeds. Insert line feed after each carriage return, or not.
- N)ulls. Insert 5 nulls between carriage-return & line feed, or not.
- X)pert. Show menus or only single command line.
- !)bell. Beep whenever RBBS expects input or be silent.
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- Detail on each TOGGLE Option
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- B)ulletin. RBBS will skip bulletins automatically unless there are
- new bulletins since your last logon. If you want option to read bulletins
- on log on everytime, whether or not there is anything new, turn this option
- off (check rather than skip new bulletins). The sysop can disable this
- option for all users, forcing the bulletins to be always reviewed.
-
- TIPS:
- Why look at bulletins if there is nothing new? You can always check
- bulletins at the main menu using the B) command.
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- C)ase change: Most home computer systems can display both upper and
- lower case letters but some computers only display upper case. The "C"
- command toggles or alternates between "UPPER CASE ONLY" and "UPPER CASE
- and lower case."
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- F)ile. RBBS will give you the option to review files new since your
- last logon right after giving your name and password. If you want to
- wait until after you have check bulletins and mail before reviewing files
- for downloading, turn off this option. The sysop can disable this option for
- all users.
-
- TIPS:
- This option makes it fast and easy to check for new software on a board.
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- N)ulls: Nulls put a delay at the beginning of each line that RBBS-PC
- sends to your system. Entering "N" will toggle or alternate nulls on and
- off, as you choose.
-
- The purpose of using nulls is to prevent your receiving device from
- being overwhelmed with the rate that information is being sent. Most of
- us go through our whole lives without the need for nulls, however.
-
- TIPS:
-
- 1. The main use for nulls is when you are using a printing terminal
- rather than an electronic terminal. The nulls give your printer time
- for the print head to return from the right side to the left.
-
- 2. Some printers cannot accept output as fast as RBBS-PC can send it.
- Use nulls if you are capturing data directly to your printer and
- appear to be losing data.
-
- 3. You can often save time and money by saving data to disk or memory
- and printing at your leisure after logging off of RBBS-PC.
-
- 4. Normally leave nulls off, because it will increase the characters
- transmitted.
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- X)pert: RBBS-PC operates in two modes. Novices get verbose menus,
- more detailed explanations, and extra warnings. Experts get succinct
- command prompts having only the first letter. The novice mode makes it
- easier to learn how to use RBBS but is slower. Simply press the
- "X" key to alternate or toggle between X)pert and Novice modes.
-
- TIPS:
-
- 1. RBBS-PC recommends that you use the novice mode until you become
- comfortable with its commands. Switch over to expert after you know
- what you want to do and just want to do it fast.
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- 2. The X)pert function is available everywhere.
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- !)Prompt bell: An auditory reminder (beep) to tell you when the
- computer is awaiting your input. Some find it useful, some tiresome.
-
- TIPS:
-
- 1. The prompt bell is particularly helpful when downloading (or
- uploading) large files, or a long list of files. You can leave your PC
- and will be "called back" when RBBS-PC has finished sending (or
- receiving) data.
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- 2. Don't wander out of earshot! If you leave RBBS-PC unattended, you
- will be automatically logged off after 3 minutes.
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