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                             BBSXIT Version 1.1
                         Copyright 1993 by Larry Edwards
                              All Rights Reserved

                      Developed and Marketed as Shareware
                                      by
                                Larry O. Edwards
                                 P.O. Box 3429
                                Kent, WA. 98032
                              CompuServe: 74010,773


                  D I S C L A I M E R  -  A G R E E M E N T

        If you use BBSXIT, you must accept this disclaimer of warranty.
        The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied,
        including, without limitation, the warranties of
        merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author
        assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
        which may result from the use of BBSXIT."



   Introduction
   ------------
    BBSXIT came about as a way to keep track of how my callers were
    exiting my BBS. This program reads your "activity.00x" log and
    creates a bulletin showing how the callers exited. The last
    caller to drop carrier has his/her name highlighted for all to
    see. I also copy this bulletin over to my display area and rename
    it to Hello4.BBS. If you do this be sure it is the LAST Hellox.BBS
    as it has no "Pause" control and will just scroll off screen before
    the caller sees it.

   What is Shareware?
   ------------------
   Shareware is a form of distribution which gives users a chance to try
   software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
   to use it, you are expected to register.  Individual programs differ on
   details -- some request registration while others require it, some
   specify a maximum trial period.  With registration, you get anything
   from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated
   program with printed manual.



   Registration
   ------------
   If you find BBSXIT useful and you continue to use it after a reasonable
   (30 days) trial period, you are required to make a registration payment
   of  $15.00 to Larry Edwards. See "REGIS.TXT" for more information.
   The $15.00 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
   computer at any one time.

   You must treat a registered version of this software just like a book.
   Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time,
   this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved
   from one computer location to another, as long as there is no possibility
   of it being used in two different locations at the same time.

   Commercial users of BBSXIT must register and pay for their copies of the
   program within 20 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.  For
   site-license information, contact the author direct.

   You are encouraged to pass (unregistered) copies of BBSXIT along
   to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their
   copy if they find that they can use it.  All registered users will
   receive a copy of the latest version of BBSXIT when they register.

   Though the program is not "crippled" in anyway, this shareware version
   shows an "Unregistered " status message on the Main Screen.

   Please fill out the included registration order form (file REGIS.TXT)
   and send in your registration today.  You can send REGIS.TXT to your
   printer by typing:

                "COPY REGIS.TXT PRN"  (without the quotes)

   and then pressing ENTER while at the MS-DOS prompt.



   What Do I Get for Registering, and Why Should I?
   ------------------------------------------------

   Here are some reasons why you should register:

   o You can pick up a registered copy of the program by calling my BBS,
     with your name shown as being registered. When a new version comes
     out you can download a registered copy from my BBS.

   o You get a LIFETIME license, meaning you're entitled to all future
     versions/upgrades of BBSXIT.

   o You get unlimited technical support via surface mail or electronic
     mail.

   o You have the author's ear when it comes to suggesting new features
     and capabilities.

   o You help increase competition in the software industry by keeping
     prices low (shareware doesn't rely on expensive advertising).

   o Finally, you can be proud of the honesty and integrity you've shown
     in registering the program and having participated in the Shareware
     revolution.

   Updating from V1.0
   ------------------
   Simply copy the new "BBSXIT.EXE" over your old one.

   Installation and Operation
   --------------------------
   This is very simple, extract "BBSXIT.EXE" into the WILDCAT home
   directory, that is the same one that has your ACTIVITY.001 file.
   Now comes the hard part, the operation<G>. You will need to call
   the program with a couple of parameters, here is an example:

   BBSXIT ACTIVITY.001 C:\WC30\BULL\BULL11.BBS

   Program name, followed by the name of the log to read, followed by
   the PATH and NAME of the OUTPUT FILE. That is it! It will now read
   the specified log and create the bulletin named, in the location you
   want it. If you do not want it as a Bulletin you can just tell it
   so in the last line and it will create any other file you want like
   a Hello#.BBS.

   Now I get real fancy by using it in 2 places (it didn't start out for
   this use but what the heck!). Once I have the bulletin created I copy
   it over to my display area as the LAST Hello#.BBS. IT MUST BE THE VERY
   LAST Hello# Screen, as it has no "pause" control and if you use it at
   any other spot it will just scroll off the screen.

   I have included a bulletin called "Sample.BBS". You can use the "Catcolor"
   program to view this bulletin.

   I call BBSXIT as part of my nightly event, I have the following lines in
   my "Daily.Bat" file:

   C:
   CD\WC30
   CALL BBSXIT ACTIVITY.001 C:\WC30\BULL\BULL11.BBS
   CD\WC30\BULL
   COPY BULL11.BBS C:\WC30\DISP\HELLO4.BBS
   CD\WC30

   I use the DOS "CALL" function so I know when a program is finished DOS
   will return control back to the batch file to continue on with the next
   command. The last 3 lines are how I create a HELLO#.BBS by copying the
   bulletin to the area I want and renaming it. Once again make it your
   LAST HELLO#.BBS.

   If "BBSXIT" encounters any problems it will write it to the screen, plus
   make a file called "BBSXIT.ERR" with a notation of the problem.
   "BBSXIT" should be a very well behaved program and if it does encounter
   any problems it will simply return control back to the calling batch file,
   so the BBS doesn't get hung up.

   How to Reach the Author
   -----------------------
                                  Official Support BBS's
   Larry Edwards    TINKER SOFTWARE BBS  Boardwalk BBS      Borealis BBS
   P.O. Box 3429    [phone]       [phone]     [phone]
   Kent, Wa. 98032  Kent, Wa.            Seattle, Wa.       Denver, Co.
   CIS: 74010,773   1200 - 9600 Bauds    1200 - 9600 Bauds  1200 - 9600 Bauds


   Final Remarks
   -------------

   Many Thanks to my Wife, Evelyn, for her Friendship, Love, and Support in
   every aspect of my life.  Especially my addiction to computer keyboards.

   I've made every effort to provide a safe and stable program, BUT...
   If you find errors or additions, please let me know.

   NOTE: Your registration and support for this program will enable me to
   continue to develop BBSXIT and add other valuable features in future
   versions.

   I'd appreciate bug reports, new feature requests, comments, performance
   problems, constructive criticism, suggestions, additions.