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SS->TF Filer|MacWizards
Contact: Michael S. Bean
MacWizards
718 E. Campbell Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(602) 892-5454
AppleLink: UG0116
Phoenix, Arizona--May 1, 1991-- MacWizards releases new software utility to
convert Second Sight BBS file descriptions to Telefinder “Get Info” format.
This is the first utility on the market to interchange file section
descriptions between Second Sight™ and Telefinder™ bulletin board systems.
MacWizards will now provide “SS->TF Filer” to the Macintosh market. This
utility was developed to automate Telefinder file description inputting from
Second Sight™ file directories. “SS->TF Filer” was originally developed to
automate Telefinder compatibility for MacWizards new “BBS in a BOX” CD.
Telefinder™ descriptions were written to over 7,000 files on the CD with this
utility.
“SS->TF Filer” produces a resource file that is pasted into each download file
listed in the Second Sight directory. This resource then allows Telefinder BBS
users to view the description of the file by using the “Get Info” command.
Based on the description users can then pass over the file or download it.
“SS->TF Filer” has several purposes for the Macintosh BBS system operator:
1). “SS->TF Filer” may be utilized to automate the transfer of file sections
from a Second Sight™ file section format to a Telefinder iconic BBS format
produced by Spider Island of Irvine, CA.
2). “SS->TF Filer” may be used to copy file descriptions from updated Second
Sight™ file sections and create Telefinder description resources automatically
in a dual Second Sight™ and Telefinder shared BBS system as run by the Arizona
Macintosh Users Group™. The utility has the ability to update the size
information in the Second Sight™ directory after creating the Telefinder
resource data and attaching it to the download file. In this way, the Second
Sight directory can be used to automate Telefinder description creation and
have its size information of the file be accurate.
3). “SS->TF Filer” allows Telefinder users to create iconic functioning
description files from easy to use Second Sight Utilities such as Chriss
Koch‘s TidE file editor. This process also allows Telefinder users the ability
to create Master download database information about their files on-line and
create text file descriptions from Second Sight directory tools such as FSP and
others. The use of this multi-BBS platform tool is limited only by the Second
Sight/Telefinder BBS system operators imagination.
Future versions may also include the ability to convert from Telefinder file
format to Second Sight directories should there be a demand for such a tool.
Support and input?
If you have questions about “SS->TF Filer” and how it can improve Second Sight
to Telefinder file sharing please call or send mail to Michael Bean, 718 E.
Campbell Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234 (602) 892-5454, Fidonet 1:114/56 (Michael
Bean), GEnie: MichaelBean, AppleLink: UG0116, Modem: (602) 495-1713 (Michael
Bean).
How to Order...
“SS->TF Filer” is available during this introductory period for $30 in U.S.
funds. “SS->TF Filer” comes complete with a media tracks interactive
instruction file on 800K floppy. The product is currently available and
shipping.
To participate in this special order you must place your order no
later than August 1, 1991. Please include the name of your BBS system,
address for shipping and phone, alone with a check for $30. Visa may
be utilized as well at a price of $35.00. International orders please add
$10.00.
Send orders to:
Michael Bean
MacWizards
718 E. Campbell Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(602) 892-5454
REMEMBER THIS SPECIAL PRICE IS ONLY GOOD
ON ORDERS PLACED BEFORE AUGUST 1, 1991!
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developer. Apple cannot warrant any third party's product. Please consult the
Apple Products & Ref Library, MENU/Software Library, or Redgate Buyer's Guide
Library on AppleLink, or contact the third-party company directly for more
information.
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