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Program: Chain.Exe │ (for WWIV BBS Systems)
Version: 3.1 │
Date : 08/05/92 │
Author : 1@7 │
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┌───────────────┐
│ Introduction: │
└───────────────┘
Most WWIV chain files do not support locked DTE rates, which
are commonly utilized by those WWIV BBS's that support high speed
modems. Though a user may be calling at 9600 bps, the
communications port speed may be set at 19200 or even 38400 bps,
allowing for 20-25% higher thoroughput. Even if this is the case,
line 20 of CHAIN.TXT will pass the modem bps rate (9600) instead
of the locked DTE rate (say 38400).
Chain.Exe is a quick, dirty fix to the problem. Run it with
no parameters in a batch file before loading your chains to
rewrite the DTE rate to line 20 of CHAIN.TXT.
Type "Chain ?" from the DOS prompt for more thorough help.
Note: you can force a DTE-rate rewrite by suppying a
parameter, but except for testing purposes this is risky and
unnecessary.
┌───────────────────┐
│ WWIV 4.12- users: │
└───────────────────┘
You must specify your init DTE rate as a parameter on the
Chain.Exe command line. Valid DTE rates are 19200, 38400, and
115200. Note: Chain can not properly change the DTE rate for
2400/ARQ calls; if necessary, set the DTE rate for these calls in
INIT.EXE at 2400, or, better yet, upgrade to the latest version of
WWIV!
┌──────────┐
│ Support: │
└──────────┘
Direct questions and comments to The Bishop 1@7 (WWIVnet).
1@7 (ICEnet).
┌─────────────────┐
│ Update History: │
└─────────────────┘
Version Date Changes
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1.0 02/14/91 Original Program, supports WWIV v. 4.12
2.0 01/06/92 Add Line 31 Support for WWIV v. 4.20
3.0 04/01/92 Add Line 32 Support for WWIV v. 4.21
Allow for >32 lines in future WWIV versions.
3.1 08/05/92 Allow 57.6 kbps DTE rate for WWIV 4.12 users.
Allow Custom Foreground/Background Colors with "/c:"
Recompile under PDS v. 7.1
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August 5th: What a wonderful day!
┌────────────────────────┐
│ WWIV Utilities by 1@7: │
└────────────────────────┘
Program Ver Date Description
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Chain 3.1 5 Aug 92 Run old WWIV chains with high speed modems.
Day 1.0 15 Aug 92 Run parts of external event only on given day.
DelBBSAd 1.0 8 Aug 92 Delete all known BBS Ads in new uploads.
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