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PowerBBS for Windows is proud to announce the release of
PowerBBS for Windows v1.85 and the SHAREWARE VERSION.
This is a MAJOR NEW RELEASE! Including a TRUE SHAREWARE version.
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The SHAREWARE VERSION now includes all the features of the
Registered version, including ZMODEM! Don't take our
word for it, TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!
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Download PBBS185A.ZIP & PBBS185B.ZIP Today! Available at the
Support BBS: (516) 822-7396 (v32/v32bis), (516) 822-7568 (2400)
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Basic Features of PowerBBS for Windows
* A true WINDOWS application. Runs in the BACKGROUND.
* May be run in a network environment, such as NOVELL (tm)
* Users may use their MOUSE remotely, and receive GRAPHICS by using
PowerComm (fully shareware package) to connect to a PowerBBS.
* USER FRIENDLY. Users may use their arrows at the menus
(INTERACTIVE MENUS), using ANSI capabilities!
* FIDO/PCRelay Network Support. FrontDoor(tm) compatible.
* Up to 201 forums, may be set up
* Menu editor to CREATE YOUR OWN MENUS. Every command is controlled
by a security level, and may be given different time priorities
(for example, give back time for uploads).
* PowerLANG: Basic script language, which is built into PowerBBS, to
permit you to CREATE YOUR OWN COMMANDS!
* MULTILANGUAL support, including all outputted text.
* Configurable new user logon script questionnaire.
* May use INTERNAL communications routines, or Windows API
Communications routines (Comm.drv).
* Replaceable Windows (Comm.Drv), meaning that PowerBBS will operate
under many different systems and modem control cards. Windows 3.1
provides support for the 16550 UART FIFO chip, in its Comm.drv.
* |MACROS| may be placed in text screens, to display caller
information, such as |NAME| for the users full name.
* Support for Third-party DOOR programs, via Live program menu. May
also be accessed via your own PowerLang command.
* ANSI driver built-in for WINDOWS.
* On the fly colorization of file directories.
* CHATTING features, between nodes, for multiline bbses.
* Ability to limit your users to certain time limits, daily download
bytes, and monthly download bytes, according to security level.
* Set up ANONYMOUS forums, where users can use their anonymous
names in the messages they write.
File Transfers and capabilities
* Protocols Included: Xmodem, Xmodem1k, Xmodem1kG, Ymodem,
YmodemG, Zmodem via PBBSPROT program, a true WINDOWS application
run by PowerBBS.
* Download/Upload up to 40 files at once, using batch protocols.
* Support for any DOS directed protocol, such as DSZ (tm).
* Support for bi-directional protocols (HS/Link, Bimodem, etc.)
* Files may be viewed and tested by Users.
* Can scan uploaded files for bad crcs, viruses, duplicates, using
your customizable verification software and procedures.
* File searches for New files (by date), or by description.
* File description searches may use AND/OR logic.
* Built-in Minimum File Ratios with option Email Ratio:
- Download/Upload byte ratios (by number of bytes transferred)
- Download/Upload files ratios (by number of files transferred)
- Minimum percentage of messages per call ratio
Email capabilities
* Message system may be searched (including the name, subject, body),
for any keyword, using AND/OR logic.
* Professional Version includes the ability to download mail, respond
off-line, and upload the replies to the bbs. The QuickMail standard
is used.
* ANSI users, use a FULL-SCREEN wordstar type online editor for msgs.
* Move or copy messages between message bases.
* Carbon-Copy messages may be sent.
* Professional Version includes the ability to DOWNLOAD Mail, respond
offline and UPLOAD replies.
PowerComm features when connecting to a PowerBBS
* Remote MOUSE control, featuring TRUE WINDOWS menus, dialog boxes,
and more.
* TRUE GRAPHICS in BMP format, may be sent and displayed to the user.
* Any normal TEXT screen, may be made into a BMP graphics mode screen
* Screens and Graphics are saved to disk, making retrieval quick.
PowerBBS for DOS
* Includes most of the PowerBBS for Windows capabilities.
* Uses the INT 14, which can permit you to use your own FOSSIL Driver
* PowerBBS for DOS and WINDOWS are both 100% file compatible. Run
both programs on a network.
SUPPORT
* True FREE Shareware version (all features enabled), available.
* Register PowerBBS for $95, or $180 for the Professional
(Commercial) version, with built in QuickMail support.
* 6 months of free upgrades
* $50 yearly thereafter for upgrades
* Access to a 2 line BBS system for program support, and the latest
in files. (516) 822-7396 (v32/v32bis), (516) 822-7568 (2400)