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Version 1.01
Abridged SYSOP Manual
*** SUPPORT BBS : (801) 942-2533 ONLY AFTER 7 PM MOUNTAIN AT 14.4 ***
INTRODUCTION:
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BBS MARKETER is a utility to help BBS System Operators intelligently
market and promote their Bulletin Board Systems to prospective contributors
and new users.
It is based on the concept of "providing useful information" to allow
modem users to make a choice as to which BBS they will most likely
support. The BBS MARKETER program illustrates through Visual and Sound
effects the reasons why your BBS is the best and the many features it
has to offer. Without a utility like this, you're resorted to
traditional ASCII files which requires users (specially new ones) to be
familiar with DOS 5.0 Edit.EXE and/or a Text Editor.
THE BBS MARKETER is easy to use and, if you follow the example set in the
INSTALL.BAT file - edit it freely! - your finished master work will be
ready to run automatically on your end user's computer system.
The best part about this program is that it also allows you to become
the "ARTIST" and edit your own screen by using a fantastic program such
as The Draw(tm). You can also incorporate your own .EXE files as well as
personalized or other .VOC files that match the image you are trying to
create for your Bulletin Board System. SIMPLY RENAME YOUR FILE TO THE
.COM AND .EXE FILES included with this program, EXCEPT OF COURSE FOR
MARKET.EXE which is the main executable. (Please refer to EDITME.EXE)
run from option K) from the main menu for information on files you can
edit.
REQUIREMENTS:
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The BBS MARKETER requires the following to run properly:
VGA/SVGA Monitor - If you run any type of .GIFs converted to .EXE
640K Standard EMS/XMS Optional but not required
PC Speaker and Sound Card Are Optional But desirable.
REGISTRATION:
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The BBS MARKETER is SHAREWARE - Not Public Domain -. If you like it to
be part of your marketing efforts for your new or existing BBS, simply
send in $15.95 or $20.00 if you prefer I mail you back a 5.25" disk with
your registered key in it. If you're one of the lucky SYSOPs who has an
AMERICAN EXPRESS/OPTIMA card, you can register the program on-line or
simply upload the SAMPLE.TXT form to us with your credit card
information. I won't bill you until I ship the disks. No surcharges.
Shipping is via First Class Mail within 5 days of receipt of payment. Or
simply mail in your personal check or money order. Allow 5-7 days for
shipping. If you need a list of references before sending in your funds,
just let me know. I can provide you several names of SYSOPs who have
happily purchased my products and continue to do so.
The registered version simply eliminates the Shareware Nagging screens
and puts your BBS name where appropriate. You can download your key
directly from us or receive it in the mail. See Sample.TXT. In the
registered version you will need to edit the SAMPLE.TXT to reflect your
Subscription Form.
OTHER NOTES:
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The BBS Marketer is similar in CONCEPT to EXPRESS and its function is to
display your screens and provide information about your BBS. It is NOT,
however, the same program as EXPRESS because its interface is different
and some features are much simpler on this program than on Express.
It is a variation of the same concept with different screens, smaller
file sizes to accomodate 2400pbs and it provides a vertical instead of
horizontal menu options line.
REGISTRATION FEE:
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MAIL TO:
MG MARKETING INTERNATIONAL
2077 EAST ROYAL FARMS, SUITE 20
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84121
(801) 942-2533 9AM-6PM (I do have an answering machine!) if I'm not
available to talk to you. After 7PM I turn this line into...a 14.4
High Speed Modem so you can download utilities from my dir 57. The
(801) 943-4616 line has been disconnected as I had no use for it.
Your Access level will be raised the following day, if not the same day,
if you leave me a message about your phone call and where you got a copy
of THE BBS MARKETER. Remember: You can always upload me the SAMPLE.TXT
Order form for faster processing.
For editing information please run EDITME.EXE from the current
directory.
Thank you for your continued support. Perhaps through programs like
this, SYSOPS will be able to project a professional and more dynamic
image to their growing number of users.
Mario Giordani
AUTHOR