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MaxTools Version 1.03 Readme.1st
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Maximus - 1. a fine BBS package written by Scott Dudley
Tool - 1. any instrument that is a working part of a machine
2. anything that serves as a means
3. to form or shape with a tool
WHAT IS MAXTOOLS?
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MaxTools are 17 seperate small "command-line driven" utilities for
Maximus Sysops to enhance Maximus's performance.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Maximus BBS
A PC capable of running DOS
DOS Version 3.3 or higher
1 MINUTE QUICK SETUP
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You downloaded MaxTools. You want to quick see what MT does so
that you can decide whether or not it is worth your time. I know
the feeling so let's get on with it.
Create an Environment variable called 'MAXIMUS' and point it into
your maximus subdirectory. Example: SET MAXIMUS=J:\MAX
Next unarchive MT-EXES.LZH into a subdirectory that is in your
path. Enjoy the utilities! They all have help screens and tell
you everything that you need to know.
WHAT IS NEW TO VERSION 1.03 AND TID BITS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUAL
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MultiNode Support
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Utilities such as MaxBul, MaxLev, MaxMenu, MaxCD etc. now support
multiple nodes and file sharing.
Enhanced Documentation
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Documentation was totally re-written.
MyMail Bug Fix
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Fixed a bug where MyMail would sometimes place multiple colons
in the subject filed
MAXCD The all files list generator
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MaxCD has recieved a face lift!
- Configurable headers
- /t/b filter (Registered version)
- Configurable word wrap
- Unlimited FILES.BBS line length! (No truncating!)
- Download counter kindess
- Keyed access level support (Registered Version)
MaxCD will create a config file in your MaxTools\MaxCD
subdirectory. You may edit this with your favorite text editor
to configure MaxCd to your own liking.
Combined CTL support
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MaxTools now supports combined file & message areas in one CTL file such as
AREAS.CTL if you have your BBS set up that way. Note" INCLUDE statements
are ignored.
MultTasking Support
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I now give back time to the other side for users of multitaskers
that are actually fast task switchers such as desqview and others.
External Help Menus (Optional)
-------------------------------
For those of you where English is not your native language
I am providing external menu support for foreign translations.
Enclosed is a MENUS archive file of external menus. Simply create
a subdirectory under your maxtools subdirectory and dump these
in if you wish to use them.
Random Access Levels
--------------------------------
MaxRe is the new kid on the block bringing MaxTools up
to 17 utilities. MaxRe will exit with a random error level
within a range that you specify. Used creatively, it can add
life to your BBS in a number of ways. After all, life is
a random series of events. Isn't that what makes it interesting?
MaxTools NewsLetter
--------------------------------
It is not actually a newsletter. People like you who find unique
ways of using MaxTools can write small articles and if they are
approved, will be included in this archive in future releases.
We are kicking off this release with 2 articles.
Technical Support (MAXTOOLS_SUPPORT echo)
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Technical support is available via the new MAXTOOLS_SUPPORT echo.
Please contact Leon Lynch at 1:129/149 for a feed. This is provided
compliments of MXBBSNET. MXBBSNET is a network seperate from fido
which deals with Maximus BBS SysOps and needs.
IF you believe that you found a bug and cannot access this echo please
send me Netmail so that I can address the problem.
The echo is also a place for users to swap ideas on how to tune up their
Maximus BBS with MaxTools. The possibilities when combining MaxTools
with themselves or other utilities makes the possibilities endless
to what you can achieve.
MXBBSNET Information
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Zone 256 MXBBSNET Leon Lynch 1:262/3 MAXINFO
Independant MAXIMUS-CBCS Software & Utility Support Net with
Affiliates throughout USA, Canada, UK and Germany. Maximus is
a trademark owned by Scott Dudley and SCI Communications.
MXBBSNET is an independent network and is not related in any
way to Scott Dudley, SCI Communications, or the Maximus
development effort. (MXBBSNET was known as MAXIMUS.NET)
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