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Mailing List Manager
for PCBoard 14.x Systems
(Version 3.01)
to be used in Conjunction with:
The User Verifier Door
Written by:
Lance Williams
Kadet PCBoard
P. O. Box 266
Camden, NY 13316-0266
(315) 245-3815
USR Dual Standard
Mailing List Manager for
PCBoard 14.x &
The VERIFIER DOOR
Table of Contents
Licensing Agreement ............................................ 1
Introduction ................................................... 2
What this package does ................................. 2
Installation Instructions ...................................... 2
VERIFIER.CFG file ...................................... 2
Starting Up & Command Descriptions
Command Line Parameters ................................ 3
<A> Active User Label Printing ......................... 3
<D> Drop to DOS Shell .................................. 5
<E> Editing the MAILLIST.DAT File ...................... 5
<I> Inactive User Label Printing ....................... 7
<L> Labels by Expiration Date .......................... 8
<P> Purge & Pack MAILLIST.DAT File .................... 10
<R> Print Registration Labels For VERIFIER Door ....... 11
<S> Selective Label Printing .......................... 13
<U> User List Printing ................................ 14
<V> File Viewing/Editing .............................. 14
<X> Exit the program .................................. 16
Registration Information ...................................... 16
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License Agreement
The Mailing List Manager, Verifier Door & User-Reg utility
("The Software") is COPYRIGHT 1990, 1991, 1992 by Lance Williams, ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED.
You may not engage in, nor permit third parties to engage
in, any of the following :
A) Making alterations of any kind in the software.
B) ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE, DECOMPILE, OR REVERSE
ENGINEER THE SOFTWARE OR THE FILES IT GENERATES IN ANY
WAY.
C) Granting sub-licenses, lease or other rights in the
software to others.
D) This release is SHAREWARE, if you continue to use this
package for more than 3 weeks, you must register it with
the author.
The author of the software grants you a license to use this
software as long as you meet the above conditions. Any violation of
the above conditions will result in the termination of your license to
use this software. Upon termination of this license for any reason,
you must stop using the software and destroy all copies of it in your
possession immediately. In addition, the author reserves the right to
cancel your license to use this software at any time for any reason
that he sees fit.
The author of this software is not liable for damages suffered
as a result of the improper use, proper use, or inability to use this
software. This type of disclaimer is prohibited by law in some states,
and is therefore void in those states.
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Introduction:
MAILING.EXE is a mailing list manager to accompany the VERIFIER
door. It will enable you to print labels for your users in a variety
of manners. See the Table of Contents for the different commands
available. They will all be explained in detail below.
The program also allows you to edit and maintain the mailing
list data file for your users (MAILLIST.DAT). I do hope to be making
more improvements to the editor in the future, but even now, it is a
very functional editor for the mailing list data file.
The program prints all labels on standard 1-up 3-1/2 x 15/16
labels. I have not made any changes yet to cover other label sizes.
If anyone wants to have other label sizes, let me know and I'll see
what I can do.
Installation:
MAILING.EXE ** MUST ** be run from the same directory that
the verifier door is in. It accesses some of the same files as the
door program. Copy all the files distributed with the package into one
subdirectory and then you will have everything together for use.
Configuration File:
MAILING.EXE requires a configuration file to get some
information for execution. It can use the same configuration file as
the VERIFIER door, and defaults to VERIFIER.CFG if no configuration
file is given as a command line parameter. If you wish to use a
different name for the configuration file, you MUST specify that file
name on the command line.
IE: C> MAILING MAILING.CFG
The configuration file requires the following format:
Line 1: Location of your PCBOARD.SYS file (Not used in MAILING.EXE)
Line 2: Name of your BBS System
Line 3: First Name of the Sysop
Line 4: Last Name of the Sysop
Line 5: Registration Number (0 if Unregistered)
The first 5 lines of this configuration MUST match exactly with
the configuration file for the VERIFIER door, or the registration
numbers for your users will not be calculated properly. For this
reason I set up the program to default to VERIFIER.CFG, which is the
most likely name for your configuration file for the Verifier door.
The program only reads the first 5 lines of the program and the upgrade
range entries (lines greater than #5) for the door are ignored.
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Starting Up the Program:
To start the program, just type MAILING if using VERIFIER.CFG
as your configuration file. If you are using a different configuration
file, be sure it matches the configuration file for the VERIFIER door
and include the name on the command line.
Command Line Parameters:
At this time the only command line parameters, other than the
name of the configuration file, are the following:
/COMMA will create comma delimited files for importing to DBF files.
/MONO will trigger the program to operate in non-color mode.
/REGS will automatically run thru registration label printing and
return to DOS when completed.
Command Descriptions
<A> Active User Label Printing
Use this command to print labels for your active users. The
labels will be in the following format:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Security, Expiration Date, Password │
│ │
│ Mailing Name │
│ Mailing Address │
│ City, State, Zip Code │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
I print out the top line of information as a service to your
users. Also, since no one outside of the BBS will realize what the
information is, you still maintain security. Password printing can be
defeated when printing the labels if you wish.
When you select the <A> option, you will be presented with the
following questions:
1: What is the Minimum Security to print label?
Input the security level below which you do not wish to have
labels printed.
2: What is the Maximum Security to print labels?
Same as above, but for the top security of the range for which
you wish to print labels.
3: What is the Minimum Number of times Online?
This scans the number of times the user has been online and
only prints labels for users who have been online at least this number
of times. Entering "0" will print all records that match the above
conditions.
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These three questions allow you to print labels for newsletter
or other mailings to only users of what you consider to be in good
standing. Or, you could even send out letters to users in poor
standing. I use it for both of the above reasons. I have found many
occasions in which I only want to print labels for a selected range of
users.
4: Do you want to print a <R>egular or <C>omplete set of labels?
This will allow you to either print a complete set <C> of
labels or to skip those users who answered 'No' in the Verifier Door
concerning receiving regular mailings <R>. Defaults to <R>egular.
5: Do you want passwords printed on the labels?
If you really feel insecure about passwords on the Mailing
labels, you can defeat the printing of the passwords by answering 'No'
to this question. Default is 'Yes'.
6: Do you want to print the Address Labels?
If you answer 'No' to this question, the program will NOT print
labels but will run through the data file and display the results
screen showing how many labels would be printed. This is handy when
you need to know how many copies of a letter you have to make. When
you answer 'No', you will not go to the following:
You will be prompted if you want to have the label information
centered. If so, answer YES to the prompt.
After you answer these questions, you will have the opportunity
to print a test label to check your printer/label position. If you
want to override the printing of a test label, hit 'ESC'. the program
will go directly to printing of the labels.
Results Screen:
After the printing (or scanning) is completed, you will be
displayed with a results screen. It gives the following information:
Total Users: The total number of users on your system
Number of Labels Printed: Total number of labels printed
Users Not Found: Number of users not found in the
MAILLIST.DAT file.
Ineligible Users: Number of Users that did not fall within the
security ranges specified.
You will be given 30 seconds to record this info, or hit any
key to return to the Main Menu.
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<D> Drop to DOS SHELL
This will shell out of the program to DOS allowing you to do
anything your remaining available memory will allow. Type <EXIT> to
return to MAILING.EXE.
<E> Edit the MAILLIST.DAT file
When you choose this option, you will be prompted to chose the
data file to edit (MAILLIST.DAT or DELETED.DAT). Select the one you
wish to edit. You will be displayed the menu & editing screen shown
below. It will contain the information for the FIRST record in the
selected datafile. To edit or find another record, use the commands
described below.
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ Record Number : 1 ║
║ Date Stored : 06-01-1990 Toggle Values ║
║ User Name : LANCE WILLIAMS ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ║
║ <1> Mailing Name : LANCE WILLIAMS <D>elete User : N ║
║ <2> Mailing Address : P. O. BOX 266 <S>end Mail : Y ║
║ <3> City, State, Zip : CAMDEN, NY 13316 <R>egistered : Y ║
║ ║
║ Select Options: <1,2,3,D,S,R> ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
**( This area is the Command Input Area )**
ESC to Return to Main Menu
Alt-F - Find/Create User Record
PGUP - Up 1 Record Ctrl-PGUP - Up 20 Records Alt-T - First Record
PGDN - Down 1 Record Ctrl-PGDN - Down 20 Records Alt-B - Last Record
*** Available Editor Commands ***
<1> Edit Mailing Name.
Choose this option, and enter the change on the update line in
the command input area. Hitting <ENTER> without entering any data will
default to the old information.
<2> Edit Mailing Address
This is the same as <1>, except for the Mailing Street Address.
Hitting <ENTER> defaults to the old value.
<3> Edit City, State, Zip Code
Once more, just like <1> & <2> above but for the City, State &
Zip Code information. Hitting <ENTER> defaults to the old value.
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<D> Delete User
This sets the Delete Flag for the record. The record will be
deleted when you run the "Purge & Pack" Option from the Main Menu.
This is a Yes/No toggle. Hitting the <D> does a state change.
<S> Send Regular Mailings
This is the same as <D> above, but for the Regular Mailing
flag. Also a toggle for Yes/No.
<R> Registered
This is the flag used by the Registration Label module to check
for printing registration labels. If you need to re-print registration
labels, change this flag to 'N'. Users that have had cards sent to
them will have a 'Y' in this field.
Other Keystrokes Available:
There are also several non-editing menu selections you have
your choice of. Each of these will prompt you to save the current
record if you have made any changes.
<PGUP> or <PGDN>
Moves Up or Down one record in the selected datafile.
Automatically wraps around from first to last records and the reverse.
<CRTL-PGUP> or <CRTL-PGDN>
Same as the above, but moved up or down 20 records without
wrapping from end to end.
<ALT-T> or <ALT-B>
Moves to the Top (Alt-T) or the Bottom (Alt-B) of the selected
datafile.
<ALT-F> Find User
Use this option when you want to search for another user
record. The search is for the complete name only, and MUST be spelled
correctly.
*** If no Mailing List Record is found for User ***
If the program does not find a record in the selected datafile
for the indicated record, you will have the option to add the user to
the data file. This option works for REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY. On an
unregistered version, you will be notified of the fact that your
registration will allow you to add users to the data file.
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Adding a Record to the Data File:
If you respond 'Yes' to the prompt to add the information to
the data file, you will be displayed the address field size & variable
name for each address area in the data file. (Name, Address, City,
State, Zip Code). The program defaults to No Delete, Registered & Send
ALL Mail. You can change these flags in the editor after you enter the
address information.
The program then displays the address information and asks if
it is OK to store. If not, you will be sent back to re-enter the
information. Do not enter any New records unless you are sure you want
the information in the Data File. The only way to delete a created
record is to mark it for deletion in the editor and then pack the data
file.
<ESC> Quit Editing
Hit the <ESC> Key to leave the editing module and return to the
main menu. You will be asked if you want to save the current record if
it has been modified.
<I> Inactive User Label Printing
**** REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY *****
Registration of this system will allow you to have the option
of printing labels to entries in the Mailing List data file that no
longer have attached user entries in the PCBoard User file (Delete
Users). I have found this is nice to try to get users back to your
system who have not called for a long period of time.
The labels are printed in the following format:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Account Deleted - ReApply Today! │
│ │
│ Mailing Name │
│ Mailing Address │
│ City, State, Zip Code │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
You will be prompted as to whether you want to print the labels
or just scan for a count just like the printing of active labels.
You will be prompted if you want to have the label information
centered. If so, answer YES to the prompt.
If you are printing labels, you will also have the opportunity
to check printer/label positioning before printing the actual labels.
If you do not wish/need to do this hit <ESC> at the prompt. Otherwise,
hit <ENTER> to print a test label for position.
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The program will scan through the DELETED.DAT file checking for
the existence of Users in the PCBoard Users file. If the user is not
found, the label is printed. If a user is found, the record in
DELETED.DAT is flagged for deletion, and after printing is completed,
the flagged entries are deleted.
Results Screen:
The results screen will display the following information:
Number of Users: Total number of records in the
DELETED.DAT file.
Number of Labels Printed: Number of Records without attached Users
of which labels were printed for.
Users Not Found: Not Used Here
Number of Users Ineligible: Number of Active Users in the DELETED.DAT
file.
<L> Labels by Expiration Date
When you choose this option, you can print labels for your
users based on their expiration date [days away from the current date].
The format of the label is as follows:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Security, Expiration Date, Password │
│ │
│ Mailing Name │
│ Mailing Address │
│ City, State, Zip Code │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
I print out the top line of information as a service to your
users. Also, since no one outside of the BBS will realize what the
information is, you still maintain security. Password printing can be
defeated when printing the labels if you wish.
When you select the <A> option, you will be presented with the
following questions:
1: What is the minimum days until expiration to print label?
Input the minimum days until expiration for labels to be
printed. If you put "-1" if you wish to have all expired users
printed.
2: What is the minimum days until expiration to print label?
Same as above, but for the top days until expiration for which
you wish to print labels. If you put "-1" here, ONLY expired users
will be printed.
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3: What is the Minimum Number of times Online?
This scans the number of times the user has been online and
only prints labels for users who have been online at least this number
of times. Entering "0" will print all records that match the above
conditions.
4: Do you want to print a <R>egular or <C>omplete set of labels?
This will allow you to either print a complete set <C> of
labels or to skip those users who answered 'No' in the Verifier Door
concerning receiving regular mailings <R>. Defaults to <R>egular.
5: Do you want passwords printed on the labels?
If you really feel insecure about passwords on the Mailing
labels, you can defeat the printing of the passwords by answering 'No'
to this question. Default is 'Yes'.
6: Do you want to print the Address Labels?
If you answer 'No' to this question, the program will NOT print
labels but will run through the data file and display the results
screen showing how many labels would be printed. This is handy when
you need to know how many copies of a letter you have to make. When
you answer 'No', you will not go to the following:
You will be prompted if you want to have the label information
centered. If so, answer YES to the prompt.
After you answer these questions, you will have the opportunity
to print a test label to check your printer/label position. If you
want to override the printing of a test label, hit 'ESC'. the program
will go directly to printing of the labels.
Results Screen:
After the printing (or scanning) is completed, you will be
displayed with a results screen. It gives the following information:
Total Users: The total number of users on your system
Number of Labels Printed: Total number of labels printed
Users Not Found: Number of users not found in the
MAILLIST.DAT file.
Ineligible Users: Number of Users that did not fall within the
security ranges specified.
You will be given 30 seconds to record this info, or hit any
key to return to the Main Menu.
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<P> Purge & Pack the Data Files
This option will allow you to remove deleted users from the
MAILLIST.DAT file. The optional PURGE function for REGISTERED VERSIONS
allows you to remove inactive entries from the list.
*** For REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY ***
Registered versions will be prompted if you want to purge
inactive users from the MAILLIST.DAT file. If you choose this the only
way to recover the old information is to copy the MAILLIST.BAK file
back to the MAILLIST.DAT file before another repack is done. There is
no other way to recover this information.
*** For UNREGISTERED VERSIONS ***
Unregistered versions will be prompted to register the program,
which will activate the option mentioned above.
Before the MAILLIST.DAT file is packed, you will be prompted if
you want to save the deleted entries when packing. Disk Storage is
appended to the DELETED.DAT file. The default is to store the deleted
entries to the file.
When packing, the MAILLIST.DAT file will be searched for
entries marked for deletion, and if the optional PURGE Function
(Registered Only) is activated, the entry will be searched for a match
in the PCBoard USERS file. All entries marked for deletion (or not
found in the PCBoard USERS file) will be removed from the MAILLIST.DAT
file.
After the MAILLIST.DAT file is packed & purged, if any entries
were sent to DELETED.DAT, that file is also sorted and purged of
duplicate entries.
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<R> Print Registration Labels for VERIFIER Door
This option will print the labels for registration cards to be
used in conjunction with the VERIFIER door. For the registration
numbers to be correct, you must be sure your BBS Name & Sysop Name in
the configuration file are the same as they are in the one for the
door. I suggest once again that you use the same configuration file
for this program as you do for the door.
Labels printed from this section have the following format:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Registration #: ############ │
│ │
│ Mailing Name │
│ Mailing Address │
│ City, State, Zip Code │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
The program will prompt for proper label/printer alignment the
same as the other printing routines. Hit <ESC> to abort this alignment
check, or <ENTER> to check the alignment. When the printer/labels are
aligned properly, the registration labels will be printed for every
record that has it's REGISTERED flag set to 'No'.
Hitting <ESC> during the label printing process will update the
records for the labels printed, but not for those left unprinted and
still not having had registration labels printed.
There is a command line parameter to automate the printing of
registration labels. If you wish to use it and the default output
device is your printer, be sure your printer is loaded with label
stock, and then just type MAILING [Cfg File] /REGS. The program will
send all the output to the default device defined in your MAILING.DEF
file. If a printer error occurs, the program will halt and wait for
you fix the printer and press a key.
I have found that if you print labels once a week, it is
sufficient to keep your users happy. I allow unverified users almost
as much access to the system as verified ones, everything except file
UPLOADING. I like to know that my users really exist before I allow
them to upload files. So, with that being the only disallowed option
over a verified user, they have nothing much to complain about. Just
thought I'd share that idea with you for something to consider when
setting up the program on your system.
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Pre-printed post cards are available from me for sending to
your users for registration notification. The post cards are printed
in the following form, and personalized accordingly for your system:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ │
│ │
│ YOUR BBS NAME HERE │
│ YOUR BBS PHONE NUMBER HERE │
│ │
│ │
│ │
│ Welcome! Since you are a new caller │
│ to this BBS, you are required to verify your │
│ registration through the verification door │
│ with the registration number on the address │
│ side of this card. │
│ │
│ The next time you call this BBS, enter │
│ the verification door and choose option #2 │
│ from the main menu. Enter your number │
│ for registration verification at the prompt. │
│ │
│ │
│ │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The address side of the postcard will also be printed with a
3 line return address. If the address is different than the shipping
address, be sure to specify the address to print on the cards. Please
allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery of cards.
These cards are available at $4.95 per 100 cards while supplies
last. I run a printing shop and have a good supply of post card stock
in assorted colors, and am offering these printed and boxed cards at a
very reduced price.
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<S> Selective Label Printing
***** REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY *****
Registered versions also have the option to select and print
labels from information found in the MAILLIST.DAT file. I installed
this option when I found I needed a label for a few users on an
occasional basis. My writing is terrible, so I prefer typed or
preprinted labels when I send out letters.
Selective Labels are printed in the following format:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ Mailing Name │
│ Mailing Address │
│ City, State, Zip Code │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
When you select this option, you will be prompted for the user
name to search for. If the address information is not found you will
be asked if you want to select another user. If the information is
found, the mailing label data is displayed. Then you are asked if you
want print this label. If yes, the record is flagged for selective
printing, otherwise, it's left alone. All selected labels are printed
after selecting is completed.
After you decide to print the selected label or not, you are
asked if you wish to select another label for printing. This process
loops until you have selected all the labels you want to print.
If you decide you do not want to print a label you already
selected, then just get the record again and at the prompt asking to
print the label or not, then answer 'No'. This will unselect the
record by removing the selected flag from the record.
After all the labels have been selected, you will be prompted
if you want to have the label information centered. If so, answer YES
to the prompt.
You will then have the opportunity to align the printer/labels
in the same manner as all the other label printing selections. Hit
<ESC> to cancel the test label.
After the labels are positioned, the program runs through the
MAILLIST.DAT file printing all selected labels. You are returned to
the Main Menu when printing is completed.
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<U> User List Printing (Not Labels)
This option is similar to the PCBoard System Manager User file
printing. You can print the MAILLIST.DAT file in 3 different manners,
described below.
<A> Short Form
This form prints the User's Name (as in the PCBoard USER file),
the City, State & ZIP Code, and the date the information was filed, all
on a single line, with columns properly aligned.
<B> Long Form
This form prints the User's Name, Mailing Name, date filed on
the first line. Street address, city, state, ZIP code on the second
line. Registration & Mailing Status on the third line. The fourth
line is a record delimiter (Asterisks)
<C> Name Form
This form prints the User's Name, Mailing Name, City, State,
ZIP Code on a single line with properly aligned columns.
All of the above forms print 59 lines to the page, so they can
be sent to a laser printer. The output has page headers and page
numbers as well. The Last page is ejected form the printer.
If you do not want to print any form, just hit <X> at the menu
to return to the main menu. If you wish to cancel the printer while in
progress, hit <ESC>.
<V> File Viewing/Editing
The "V" command will bring up a menu for viewing or editing
many of the system files. To accomplish this, the program shells out
to a file viewer or file editor of your choice. These are defined
in the "MAILING.DEF" file. The program will create this file when you
first start the program. You will need to have a file viewer and ASCII
editor available to use this option. I have included a good file
viewer from a friend of mine, called VIEWER.EXE. You could use any
File Viewer that accepts a filename on the command line. The same
applies to the ASCII Editor. I suggest the use of QEdit, or something
similar.
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File Viewing/Editing Menu Selections:
<1> View VERIFIER.ERR Error Log File
This will view the error log file that contains user errors
from within the door, such as wrong numbers, re-verify attempts, etc.
<2> View Verifier Usage Log File
This will view the usage log file that the door maintains. I
suggest you delete this file regularly, as it will grow larger and
larger as time goes on.
<3> View Script Questionnaire Answer Files
This will bring up a menu showing all of your script
questionnaire answer files. You can view any one of them using the
viewing program defined in your MAILING.DEF file. Select <X> to return
to the previous menu.
<4> Edit Main Configuration File
This can be used to edit your configuration file for the
program. It will edit the file you loaded the system from. Any
changes made to the file will not be enacted unless you exit the
program and reload it from DOS.
<5> Edit MAILING.DEF Definitions file
This will bring up the internal routine to edit the MAILING.DEF
file. This is the same routine the program runs if, when the program
loads, it does not find a valid MAILING.DEF file. It asks for the name
of your File Viewer and ASCII Editor, Default Output Device or file,
Compression Program and Options, Decompression Program and Options, and
the default extension for the compression program. Some of these lines
have built in defaults.
<X> Exits the Viewing/Editing Module and returns to the Main Menu
After viewing any of the "view" files , you will be given the
following option:
VERIFIER.ERR & VERIFIER.LOG:
Delete the file after viewing it.
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Questionnaire Answer Files:
Archive the file viewed to ".OLD" file, appending it to the end
of an existing file, then compressing the resulting file with your
favorite compression program. The two uncompressed files are then
deleted after successful compression. If an existing compressed file
is found, it is decompressed first to get to the ".OLD" file for
appending.
<X> Exit the Program
Typing <X> at the Main Menu will close all files and end the
program.
Registration for Complete Package:
This package is distributed as Shareware. You are required to
register it if you continue to use it after a 3 week trial period.
To register, fill out the registration form and send to:
Lance Williams
P. O. Box 266
Camden, NY 13316-0266
Registration for the User Verifier Door and Sysop Utility
program is $40 payable in Cash/Check or Money Order in US Funds.
Visa/MasterCard registrations are supported from a BBS in Manchester,
TN, if you prefer to register with Visa/MasterCard.
See the file REGISTER.FRM for both Visa/MC registration
information and a mail registration form. The registration number you
will receive for this program will work for all future versions of this
software.
Make Checks Payable to: LANCE WILLIAMS
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