SysOp's Arsenal/SysOp's Arsenal 1 (Arsenal Computer).ISO/synchron/v200a.new

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          What's new in Synchronet BBS Version 2.00 Revision A
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Programmable Command and Menu Structure
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o Multiple command 'shells' can be available for you and your users with
    configurable security access to each
o Includes Baja {tm} shell/module compiler free ($50 value)
o Shells can dynamically load and execute third party Baja modules or
    external DOS applications/doors automatically or by command
o Stock command shells include emulations of other BBS packages and a
    simplified beginner/first-time user shell
o Shells are easily modified and recompiled for your user interface preferences


Communications
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o FOSSIL, PC BIOS Int 14h, and PS/2 BIOS Int 14h communications driver support
    allows the use of virtually any multiport serial card (Intelligent
    or Non-Intelligent), shared IRQ cards, and non-UART serial devices
o DTE rates to 115.2K
o Support for manual hang up (for devices/interfaces lacking DTR support)
o 12 new high-speed (19.2K-28.8K) modems added to auto-configuration list
o Supra/Practical Peripherals Caller ID formats supported
o Configurable number of rings to answer after
o Invalid/Unrecognized result codes are now logged as critical errors
o Intelligent answer function detects and recovers from ring-interrupted answer
    sequences
o Specific modem result codes can be ignored or defined as "FAX"


General
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o New configuration file format (.CNF) for faster BBS initialization, lower
    storage space requirments, and future expandability
o Significant reduction in memory requirements for SCFG allowing for larger
    quantities of sub-boards, directories, etc.
o "Sticky" menus in SCFG for sysop convenience when editing long lists
o Local "beep" replacement to eliminate performance over-head and decrease
    the sysop annoyance factor
o Optional critical error siren
o Sysop Manual overhaul/additions (from 188 pages to 273 pages) including
    many more examples, screen captures, explanatory text, and an index
o Automatic "maximum" adjustment eliminates need for manual adjustment for
    maximum values in SCFG
o Maximum configurable options per SCFG menu increased from 254 to 500
    (raising the ceiling)
o Addition of WWIV Color Codes 8 and 9
o Node activity text can be overridden to include any text and optional
    user variables (including age, gender, location, etc.)
o Hot Keys are now optional
o New user default setting screen can be toggled off by sysop
o Callers log now contains time logged on
o User listings now contain date last on
o Username "look-up" available


Security
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o Current message group, sub-board, file library, and file directory ARS
    parameters
o RIP and ANSI ARS parameters to limit access based on terminal support
o Disallows invalid birth dates, incomplete phone numbers, single word
    real names, locations without a state, etc.
o Users can be set to expired account values when out-of-time
o Quick Validation Hot-Keys can be disabled (default)
o Configurable maximum posts per day and E-mails per day based on user level


External Programs
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o Ability to swap out of memory almost entirely for any executable from
    anywhere in the BBS to XMS, EMS, Extended Memory or Disk
    (no more "Shrinking" or use of SHROOM)
o Up to 500 configurable timed external events with optional exclusive
    execution and shortening of users' time online
o Online External Program (door) sections for organizational purposes
    and easier manuverability (Group/Sub principle)
o RIP and ANSI ARS parameters to limit access based on terminal support
o MODUSER.DAT supports simultaneous addition and removal of flags


File Transfers
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o New storage format lowers storage space requirements, and speeds up searches
o First line of FILE_ID.DIZ or DESC.SDI imported into short description
o Viewable, Testable, and Extractable File Types can have ARS parameters
    specified for limiting to specific users or file areas
o Download Events for modifying files (e.g. adding comments) just before
    download (with attached ARS)
o Up to 500 Compressable File Types can be defined for QWK packet creation
    and temp archives (with attached ARS, of course)
o ARS attachment to Transfer Protocols
o Up to 500 Alternate File Paths
o Directory operators definable per directory via ARS
o Exempted users can be defined for each directory via ARS
o Credit percentages configurable on a per-directory basis
o Each directory's data can be stored on any drive, in any DOS directory
o Upload semaphore files supported on a per-directory basis
o Sysop can allow blind (unsolicited) batch/bi-dir uploads
o Uploads can be forced rated using any alphabetic rating scheme
o Individual directories can be eliminated from duplicate upload name search


Message Base
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o New storage format lower storage space requirements, increases maximum
    storage capacity, lowers memory requirements, and speeds up
    import/export (Download SMB_1*.ZIP for details)
o Support for moderated sub-boards (via ARS)
o Sub-board operators definable per sub-board via ARS
o ARS to restrict users from reading a sub-board while still seeing it
o Message data can be stored on any drive, in any directory, on a per-sub basis
o Messages (including E-mail) are purgable by age (via SMBUTIL)
o Optional and configurable duplicate message checking
o Operator/Sub-op messages can be automatically permanent
o Operator/Sub-op can move messages between areas
o Read messages can be automatically purged
o Self-packing and Fast Allocation storage methods available for each sub
o Network Gateway Security
o Separate EchoMail semaphore file per sub-board
o Message pointers can be set by date or number of messages from end
o Bulk E-mail capabilities (via ARS or user names)
o Start message number specified for message text searches
o Received mail can be forwarded to multiple users
o Message listings include "To" user as well as "from" and "subject"


QWK
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o Incredible speed increase (via SMB)
o Multiple archive formats supported (user selectable)
o Automatic inclusion/exclusion of file attachments
o Optional inclusion of Un-read, All, or No E-mail
o Optional automatic deletion of E-mail (user configured)
o Optional exclusion of messages from user
o Scan configuration and pointer adjustment from QWK menu
o Inclusion of new files list is optional (user configured)
o NetMail can be sent by sending to "user@addr"
o New conference numbering scheme to allow for more subs per group
o New QWK control messages: YOURS, RESET, RESETALL, FILES, ATTACH, MAIL, OWN
    , DELMAIL, and CTRL-A


Networking
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o Up to 500 FidoNet AKAs supported
o Optional use of "Default Outbound Address" for Fido/UUCP gateway convenience
o Separate NetMail and EchoMail semaphore files
o EchoMail Gateway security to eliminate unintentional gating
o Pending QWKnet REP packets appended with new messages before call-out
o Internal support for outbound Internet mail storage with file attachments
    (SMB compliant UUCP gateway required)
o Public message base specification (SMB) insures 3rd party developer interest
    and support for EchoMail programs, gateways, editors, offline readers,
    etc.


Chat
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o Multiple Artificial Gurus - can be separately attached to different chat
    channels
o Multiple MultiNode Chat Action sets, separately attached to different chat
    channels
o Real-time InterNode Telegrams with store-and-forward if user is offline
o Real-time key-by-key chat available from anywhere via Ctrl-P
o Whisper command in MultiNode Chat
o InterNode messages can be sent by node number, user number, user name, or
    user chat handle (with search for partial names)
o Chat options (echo, action commands, pagability, action alerts) are now saved
    between logons

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