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BCI Computer Network
presents . .
A U T O - U P D A T E
Version 1.1A
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Howdy Folks!
Rob Sulzman here! I thought I'd tell you a little bit about this here
software package you downloaded and something about some future software
releases I plan.
I released this software under the SHAREWARE Concept which I support FULLY!
This software of course is copyrighted, but may be freely distributed in its
un-modified form anywhere and anyway you would like. About the that
warranty thing, well, I can't give a guarantee against an act of God or
anything like that, or even against a smaller problem. I'll put it to you
this way, I use this program on my RBBS CPC17.3 board with no problem
whatsoever. Of course my REGISTERED version has a few extra's and I'll let
you know a little further down the line what they are in case you might
want them in your REGISTERED version!
If you want to register this software send a check or money order for $25
to:
Rob Sulzman
BCI Computer Network
147B Louise Dr.
Newport News, VA 23601
I would greatly appreciate it, it gives that little incentive to keep
writing the good stuff.
Now of course the latest version will always be available on my board, so
give BCI Computer Network a call at 1-804-599-DATA (3282). I'd love to hear
feedback, comments and especially ideas for new software, WHATEVER they may
be. Also I will give out my voice phone number if you'd like to call me
and chat about the software, BBS'es, or the history of the button down
collar if you would so prefer! Just no prank calls, OK? My voice is
1-804-599-8247. Evenings are best, E-mail works too.
Well now that I have gotten all the boring preliminaries out of the way,
let me explain what this UN-REGISTERED (notice a trend here?) copy of
auto update will do.
As a SYSOP, especially one that has other activities, such as a JOB! I can't
always be around to welcome my new users and update their security ( or
other rote jobs, for that matter). Luckily, those wonder programmer's who
wrote that little piece of heaven RBBS added a Daily Drop to DOS function
to allow me, JOE SYSOP, to create batch file to take care of some of the
more menial tasks. The file included in this *.zip called install.txt
will tell you how to ...INSTALL... this program. Please read it before
running Auto-Update. Also included are LETTER.TXT which is a sample welcome
letter to send to your new users, and AUTOWELC.BCI which is a sample config
file for Auto-Update.
Un-registered release:
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This release will scan your user's file, find all people with security level
XX and update them to security level YY. It will then send a welcome letter
that you custom design with your favorite text editor, I use WordStar Non-DOC
mode! It will log all activities to either, or both disk and printer.
Not much to it? The program will be run once a day at a preset time.
If you register Auto-Update!
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You will be sent a copy of Auto Update without the Registration request
screens and lines. In addition, the following functions will be added:
1. Auto-Purge of all users that have not logged on in XX days.
2. The ability to specify multiple CONFIG files to allow you to
use it on more than one conference or Sub-Board.
3. The ability to specify a delay time in Auto-Updating them in
days, to allow you to do it personally, but if you get caught
up in something or have to go away, you new users will still
be validated.
4. The Ability to send a message to all people with security level
XX, without updating their security.
So Come on! Register!!!!!
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On the Drawing Board:
1. Compu-Mall. A stand alone BBS or Door which will allow multiple
stores to allow on-line shopping. It will handle payment options,
On-line entry of catalog items, catalog downloads, info on
product requests, and personal credit if your funds could permit
such a thing!
2. Thru-Put. A door to allow users to call out on another com port and
access other system. With Auto-Dial directories to limit calls
possible or full access for trusted users. Will handle time
records and actual phone cost computations for AT&T or Sprint! Will
bill to that user account!
3. Auto-Update 1.2A!!! Will add the following stuff:
-Auto Pack and Renumber Messages
-Auto Delete Messages that are over XX days old
-Auto print New user questionaires
-Auto inform SYSOP via E-Mail of what AUTO-UP did today!
-Auto send a message to all users within XX days of Registration
Expiration.
-Auto Copy New Uploads to Download Directory and virus check!
This version can be downloaded from BCI Computer Network when
available. Also suggestions are encouraged as to other stuff to
Auto-Do!
Well That's about all I can think of that needs to be said in THIS file,
however don't forget to read INSTALL.TXT, it gives some helpful clues
on installing this program.....
-----> May all your Christmas' be white!! Rob Sulzman A.K.A Santa Claus