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║ TBBS CD-ROM File Manager v1.0 │ Frontier Enterprises ║
║ for TBBS/TDBS v2.2 │ Post Office Box 3233 ║
║ (c) 1993 Frontier Enterprises │ Champaign, IL 61826-3233 ║
║ Written by Andy Trick │ (217) 356-0277 - Voice ║
╟──────────────────────────────────┤ 356-9464 - Fax ║
║ Cost - $29 Visa/MC Accepted │ 356-0278 - Data (BBS)║
╚══════════════════════════════════╧══════════════════════════════╝
PURPOSE: Allows users to view, tag, and batch download files
from any CD-ROM drive.
PERFORMANCE: As the user selects files to download they are copied
immediately from the CD-ROM to a temporary directory
on the hard disk. When transferring the files to the
user only the hard disk must be read from, which
minimizes encounters with the slow disk transfers
incurred with CD-ROM drives. As a result, system
performance is optimial even while running the File Manager.
INSTALLATION: CD-ROM.TPG, CD-ROM.CFG and CD-ROM.HLP must exist in the
same directory. Call the program from a TBBS menu with
"TYPE = 200 OPTDATA = (path)\CD-ROM /Q && %BPS"
For multiple file areas (each copy of the CD-ROM.TPG
contains a maximum of 20 sub-areas), simply create another
directory for the new area and use a different TYPE = 200
function for the other directory.
CONFIGURATION: After installation, you must configure each copy of the
program by editing CD-ROM.CFG. The configuration file
lets you specify the path of the .FAR file as well as the
temporary directories. You must also choose a default
extension for filenames which are tagged for download.
As an option you can prevent users from downloading who
do not have a certain A1 Flag set. You may write
a text file which will be displayed when attempt a download.
FILE FORMATS: You must create two types of ASCII text files to operate
CD-ROM.TPG. You first must create a FAR file which
specifies each sub-area that the program will use. The
FAR file is almost identical to any TBBS FAR file except
that, in addition to the filename of the DIR file, you
must specify the directory on the CD-ROM in which the
files are located. Any DIR entries over the limit of
twenty will be ingnored. If you have more directories
you will have to create another FAR File and another
copy of the program (all CD-ROM.CFG files must reside
in separate direcories).
Example Format of FAR File:
===============================================================
; This is a comment.
; The next line is displayed.
! CD-ROM File Areas:
c:\bbs\cdrom\files1.dir d:\cdrom\files1\ CD-ROM Games
c:\bbs\cdrom\files2.dir d:\cdrom\files2\ CD-ROM Text Files
c:\bbs\cdrom\files3.dir d:\cdrom\files3\ CD-ROM Graphics Files
===============================================================
You must also create a DIR file for each sub-area which
lists the names, sizes, and descriptions of all files
which may be downloaded. Many CD-ROM's have a method
of generating a list of available files. The format
of each individual text file cannot be determined, so
CD-ROM.TPG uses the most functional file format. Each
line consists of the filename followed by the file size
followed by the description---each separated by one or
more spaces. Alternate directory format, the most common
type of file directory, will work fine.
Example Format of DIR File:
===============================================================
picture1.gif 445987 Nice Gif Picture
game.zip 98775 Just a Game
house.gif 1202111 A Large GIF file
===============================================================
If your CD-ROM is not capable of creating
a text file of this format, you will need to use a
simple text conversion program (unless you want to
type it all in yourself). If you need help we will
gladly write a conversion program for you as long as
you have registered the program. We will need an
example of the file to be converted (with filename,
size, and description entries).
LEGAL: Frontier Enterprises hereby disclaims all warranties relating
to this software, whether express or implied, including
without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose. Frontier Enterprises
will not be liable for any special, incidental,
consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of
data or any other reason. In no event shall Frontier
Enterprises' liability for any damages ever exceed the price
paid for the license to use software, regardless of the form
of the claim. The person using the software bears all risk
as to the quality and performance of the software.
SUPPORT: If you have problems installing or using this program
please feel free to contact anytime. Our BBS has
a special support area for our releases, or you can
contact us by voice/fax. (All phone numbers are listed
at beginning of this text file).
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS/COMMENTS!!
REGISTRATION: To obtain a valid copy of CD-ROM.TPG, you must register
by sending $29 payable to Frontier Enterprises to the
address at the beginning of this text file, or order
24 hours a day with your Visa/Mastercard on our voice,
data, or fax lines.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE!!
PLEASE NOTE: We are available for custom programming work and can
develop DOS, Windows, or TBBS/TDBS applications in
C, Pascal, dBase, or TDBS to meet any need! Please
contact us for more information!
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