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Mach-10 Files System Help File
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General
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Mach-10's files system allows for the easy transfer of files from the
the user to/from the bbs system. The files are kept track of in the
'File Catalog' which contains a definition for every single file available
in the files section. The 'File Catalog' stores the following information
on the file:
1) NAME and EXTENSION
The file's name is an 8 character text string. The
extension is a three character string. They are sometimes
seperated by a period (i.e. NAME.EXE). The name is used as
a sort of 1-word description of the file and the extension
tells what it is (i.e. archive file, text file, program,
data, etc)
2) SIZE
The size of the file (in bytes) is automatically
calculated and stored in the file catalog at upload time.
It is simply an indication of how BIG the file is.
4) ACCESSES
Mach-10 keeps track of how many times the file was
accessed (downloaded). This is useful to determine
how popular a particular file is.
5) DATE
The date of the upload is stored in the file catalog.
It is stored in a MM/DD/YY format.
6) UPLOADER
Mach-10 records the name of the person who uploads
each file to the system. It is possible to view the name
of the uploader by using the [W] command described below:
7) FILE AREA NUMBER
Each file has a certain area number associated with it.
The area number is used to categorize the file as to it's
subject.
8) DESCRIPTION
A 40-character description field is provided for users
to describe briefy what exactly the file is for.
Commands
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[D] DOWNLOAD FILE
The [D] option is used to send a file from the BBS system to your
computer. You will be prompted for the name of the file (including
extension). The actual downloading process is too complicated to
explain in this section - you should check your terminal program's
manual for more information.
[F] FIND FILE
If you already know a filename or have a wildcard specifyer, you
can use [F] option to search through the catalog to find all
occurunces of the filename/extension. (Note: If you need to search
based on a SUBJECT or TEXT STRING, then the [S] command below
should be used instead)
[G] GOODBYE
The GoodBye option will log you off of the system.
[J] UTILITY MENU
The Utility menu is contains various utility-oriented function.
please see it's help file for more information.
[L] LIST DIRECTORY
The [L] option will allow you to list the files contained in a
directory/file area. All files which are associated with that
directory will be listed. The [L] command is the main method of
determining which files are available for downloading.
[M] MESSAGE MENU
The Message menu includes Mach-10's electronic mail system. Please
see it's own help file for more information.
[N] LIST NEW FILES
The [N] command is similar to the [L] command described above, but
it allows you to specify a DATE which only files uploaded on or after
that date will be displayed.
[P] SET PROTOCOL
You may set your default protocol by using the [P] option. Mach-10
offers a variety of file-transfer protocols that may be used. For more
information on protocols, please see your terminal program's manual.
[Q] QUIT TO MAIN
The [Q] option will return you to the main menu.
[R] READ AN ARC MEMBER
The [R] command may be used to read a text file contained in a
.ZIP/.ARC/.LZH/.PAK file. In order to use this feature you must
already know the name of the arc-member or use the [V] command below
to determine it.
[S] TEXT SEARCH
The [S] command will test the DESCRIPTION and NAME fields inside the
catalog against a search-string which you specify. It is useful for
finding files which pertain to a particular subject.
[U] UPLOAD FILE
The upload command allows you to transfer a file from your system
to this bbs. The file will be automatically placed in the NEW-FILES
area (#99). The actual process of uploading is too complicated to
explain in this document - please refer to your terminal program's
manual for more information.
[V] VIEW ARCHIVE CONTENTS
The [V] command will allow you to view which files are contained
in a particular archive. The archive storage method is explained
below.
[W] WHO UPLOADED FILE
If you know the name of a file and wish to determine who uploaded
it, you may use the [W] command. Wildcards may be used for the file
specification.
[X] TOGGLE EXPERT
The menu displays may be turned off in order to speed up operations.
The [X] command will toggle the menus on or off. Menus may be displayed
at any time by hitting [?].
Archive File Formats
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With the IBM computers, it has become useful to place related files
in 'archives'. Archives may contain several smaller files as well as be
compressed in order to speed up transmission time. Below is a chart
of the various archive methods.
File Ext Archiver Name and Author
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.ZIP PKZIP by Phil Katz
.ARC ARC by SEA, Inc, PKARC by Phil Katz
.LZH LHARC by ???
.PAK PAK by Nogate Systems, Inc
.ZOO ????
NOTE: In order to use an archived file, you MUST have a copy of the
archiver/dearchiver program