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    Hermes II
Version 3.2.1
 Macintosh
 Bulletin Board System
Computer Classifieds
12819 SE 38th #101
Bellevue, WA 98006
206-643-2316 (voice)
206-643-7830 (fax)
206-643-2874 (BBS)
LloydW (America Online)
"[e-mail] (Internet)
[e-mail] (Internet)
Hermes Creator -  Frank Price
%Hermes II Programmer -  David Woodall
Documentation by Lloyd Woodall
$`Hermes II is
1989-1995 by Computer Classifieds.  All rights reserved.  Macintosh is a trademark
 licensed to Apple Computer, Inc.
GEven though Computer Classifieds. (
) has reviewed the documentation
Gand tested the software, CC makes no warranty or representation, either
Lexpress or implied, with respect to this software, its quality, performance,
Hmerchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.  As a result, this
Isoftware is sold
as is,
 and you, the purchaser, are assuming the entire
Jrisk as to its quality and performance.  In no event will CC be liable for
Idirect, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting
Ifrom any defect in the software or documentation. In particular, CC shall
Jhave no liability for any damage to programs or data used with CC products
Fincluding the costs of recovering such programs or data.  The warranty
Jand remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral
Dor written, express or implied.  No CC dealer, agent, or employee is
Cauthorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this
Ewarranty.  This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
9have additional rights that may vary from state to state.
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Table of Contents
Registration
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Hardware Requirements
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Software Requirements
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Quick Setup
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Setup Menu (New BBS Setup)
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Security Levels
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New User Setup
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System Preferences
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Mailer Preferences
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Main Menu Preferences
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Transfer Menu Preferences
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Node Preferences
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Squelch User
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Temporary Sysop
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Miscellaneous
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Sysop Commands
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External Applications
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Chat Call Sounds
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Alert Sound
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Status Window
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Form Letters
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ADSP Connections
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BBS Backup
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Up/Down Arrows
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Using a CD ROM
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Miscellaneous Notes
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Troubleshooting
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Crashes
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Security
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Modem Setup
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Messages
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Miscellaneous Problems
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Appendix A - Networking
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Appendix B - Modem Drivers
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Appendix C - Registration
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Appendix D - BBS Hardware
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Registration
 Information
Hermes II is distributed as
keyware
)0D.  Keyware is a system where you, the user, can use Hermes II for 30
$mdays without registering the application and entering your unique serial number.  After this trial period, if
lyou  want to use it, you must send in the registration fee.  When you register, you will receive access to a
mserial number that allows you to use the product further.  If you attempt to use the product beyond the trial
kperiod without a serial number, the software will not function.  Your thirty days starts the first time you
gboot any version of the program.  There are several ways to register.  The first is to simply log on to
fOlympus, the Hermes II Support BBS, and  register with your Master Card or Visa.  Master Card and Visa
apurchases are normally processed within 48 hours after entry.  You may also send a money order or
lcashier
s check. They are processed immediately.  The last option is to send a personal check, but  allow up
jto 10 days for this to clear after receipt.  You will be notified on the support BBS that we have received
Wyour personal check.   Your serial number must be obtained from the Hermes Support BBS.
keyware fee
)E1 is $125.00 for a license to operate Hermes II.
This license is
$7sold to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
  The program will cease to
$Pallow users to log on after 30 days  without a serial number.  To register, call
HOlympus, the Hermes II support BBS and register online with your Visa or
EMaster Card, or send a money order/cashier
s check/personal check to:
Computer Classifieds
12819 SE 38th #101
Bellevue, WA 98006
$JIf your check is not drawn in US Funds on a US Bank, it can
t be accepted.
QForeign banks will be able to produce such checks upon request.  You should print
Sthe form at the end of this manual and send it in with your registration fee unless
you register on
Olympus
, the
Hermes II Support BBS
$2You can reach Olympus BBS at the following number:
[phone]
71200, 2400, HST, V.32, V.32bis., V.32terbo, VFAST, V.34
$lIt is wise to get on the support BBS listed above.  It provides an invaluable source of information exchange
iand Hermes II support.  There are hundreds of users there exchanging advice on how to get the most out of
dHermes II.  All sysops will benefit from this BBS, and you can always download latest version there.
kUnregistered users may establish an account on this BBS for 30 days.  If they do not register by that time,
itheir account will be deleted.  Unregistered accounts have restricted access, but may download the latest
kversions for as long as their account exists.  Access to serial numbers is managed through the support BBS;
Yalthough, full access there is not related to registration and is not officially part of
registration
.   As a
$Aregistered user you will be able to get your serial number there.
iObviously, every customer has a modem, so there should be no problem in obtaining the latest version from
iOlympus.  Hermes II is updated too often to send out new versions by mail.  However, if you are a foreign
hcustomer or have some other special case where you are unable to log on to the support BBS, we will make
jexceptions.  If you send a formatted disk with a self addressed stamped envelope, it will be returned with
jthe latest version of the program and manual.  You must either register simultaneously or be registered to
jdo this.  Serial numbers cannot be sent through the mail.  Without exception, they must be obtained on the
support BBS.
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Hardware Requirements
iHermes II will run on the Macintosh Plus and above. It runs quite nicely on the Power Macs as well.   You
gwill need a modem that is Hayes AT-command set compatible, and, of course, a phone line.  Modem drivers
dare provided for standard 2400 baud modems, as well as a number of high speed modems.  If you have a
lmodem that is incompatible with all of these drivers, please contact the support board.  If your modem is at
hall common, you will probably be able to download a driver from the support BBS.  If not, see Appendix B
hlater in this manual on Writing Modem Drivers.  A special modem driver dialog in Hermes II makes writing
fyour own driver a comparatively easy process.  It is imperative that a reliable, high-quality modem is
hused in BBS operations.  Problems with "off brand" or poor quality modems includes the lack of available
emodem drivers, degraded connections and loss of carrier.  It has been our experience that poor modems
bcause the greatest problem area in setting up and operating a BBS.  Computer Classifieds sells USR
gSportster v.32bis (14400 baud) modems at attractive prices.  These modems will provide reliable service
with Hermes II.
Standard Macintosh
modem cables
)N. are not designed for BBS use. You will need a
$Ocustom Hermes II BBS cable in order for the BBS to both detect carrier loss and
manage flow control.
NBBS operations are different from just calling with communications software in
$jthat the BBS must not only handle flow control, but ALSO monitor carrier state to detect whether the phone
jline (the caller) is still connected.  This is required so that if a user is disconnected without properly
Flogging off, your system will recognize this and reset.  Without this
custom Hermes II BBS cable
, your BBS
$lwill not reset properly if a user is disconnected without logging off the BBS.  Users disconnected while NOT
mtransferring will eventually be logged off by the inactivity timeout and the node will reset, but if the user
cwas transferring, your BBS may never reset until done manually.  Custom Hermes II BBS cables can be
Xordered from Computer Classifieds for $20 plus $4 shipping.  See Appendix D for details.
hSome Macintosh models use a custom Apple chip (the Apple Combo Chip) for serial communication functions.
kThe chip combines the functions of the 8550 (SCC) and the 53C80/53C96 (SCSI) into a single chip.  This chip
doesn't have
F capabilities, so the computers that use it have no GPi functionality.
$"The Macintosh models affected are:
 Classic, Classic II, Color Classic
 Macintosh LC, LC II, LC III,
 Performa 200, 400, 405, 430, 450, 600
 Macintosh IIvx, IIvi
 The Mac Plus and older also do not GPi capability as this was never designed into these older computers.
+You cannot successfully use Cable ID#3 and
RTS/CTS flow control
)i) with these computers and Hermes II.  You
$jshould use Cable ID#1 and XON/XOFF flow control if you use these models. (You can use RTS/CTS flow control
4with these computers in non-BBS operations) however.
kTo use RTS/CTS flow control you must use Cable ID#3.  This requires GPi (pin 7) support.  Operational tests
jhave shown that XON/XOFF flow control is as fast and reliable as RTS/CTS flow control.  In addition, Cable
"ID#1 that Hermes II requires with
     XON/XOFF
)4@ (or no flow control) allows for a much quicker reset of the BBS
$Awhen a user logs off.  This is preferred with multi-line systems.
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$YAll users should generally obtain the following cable.  It is compatible with all modems:
CABLE ID #1
)K9: (for all computers and used with XON/XOFF flow control)
l)     Mac MINI DIN-8--------> RS-232 DB-25
1--------> 20
2--------> 8
3--------> 2
4--------> 7
5--------> 3
6--------> not connected
7--------> not connected
8--------> 7
$fUsers with Telebit T2000 and T2500 modems may obtain the following cable that uses some of the special
features of those modems:
CABLE ID #2
)K@:  (for Telebit T2000 & T2500 modems and used with XON/XOFF flow
control)
)     Mac MINI DIN-8--------> RS-232 DB-25
1--------> 20, and 4
2--------> 5
3--------> 2
4--------> 7
5--------> 3
6--------> not connected
7--------> not connected
8--------> 7
$;The following cable is for those users who want to use the
hardware handshake
 option in Hermes II.  Only
$kuse this option if you are sure of what you are doing.  For more information on hardware handshake, see the
gNode Prefs section.  Remember that this cable only works on some Macintosh models.  The Macintosh Plus,
hClassic, and some other models are not compatible with this cable.  If you are running System 7, you can
_determine whether your computer supports this feature by looking in Node Prefs at the
Hardware
KHandshake
 checkbox.  If it is dimmed, your computer does not support this.
CABLE ID #3
)KF:  (for computers with GPi support and used with RTS/CTS flow control)
l)     Mac MINI DIN-8--------> RS-232 DB-25
1--------> 20, and 4
2--------> 5
3--------> 2
4--------> 7
5--------> 3
6--------> not connected
7--------> 8
8--------> 7
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$(Hardware for running more than two nodes
hThe standard configuration of all current Macintosh computers can handle only two nodes.  One can be run
gfrom the modem port and one from the printer port.  This causes problems for those who also wish to use
lAppleTalk.   If you use AppleTalk you will not be able to use the printer port for Hermes II.  You will need
jmore serial ports  to run more nodes.  Several options are available for this.  For Macs with an ADB port,
ayou can get the Teleport modem from Global Village as a third port at 2400 baud.  The only nubus
    multiport
serial card
)5E confirmed to work properly with Hermes II is the Creative Solutions
Hurdler card
.  This Nubus
$fcard is available from Computer Classifieds in both 2 and 4 port versions.  The  cost at the time this
`documentation was written is $330 plus shipping/handling (US) for the 4 port card.  A SCSI-based
dmultiport serial card is available for non-SCSI Macs.  The 4 port "SEQS" card is $495 plus shipping.
eThese cards, plus other BBS-related items can be ordered from the Hermes Mall external application on
hOlympus.  There are also a couple of other nubus-based multiport serial cards available, but they do not
fwork properly in BBS operations where all ports may be used simultaneously.  So far, only the CSI card
Lworks properly, and the support and updates of the card have been exemplary.
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Software Requirements
aIt is recommended that you use System 7.0 or newer, but Hermes will run on System 6.0.4 or newer.
dHermes runs well with System 7.5 also.  If you use System 6, you must install the Mac Communications
hToolbox.  You can obtain this from the support board, APDA, and most online services such as CompuServe,
cAmerica Online, GEnie or Prodigy.  Hermes II works extremely well under Multifinder
, and should be
hgiven 2000K  or more  memory depending on the number of nodes you want to run.  If your file directories
fallow more than 200 - 300 files each, you should also give Hermes II more memory.  Also, you must give
eHermes II additional memory if you have external applications, as memory for their operation is taken
dfrom Hermes II.  If you want to set up an Appletalk (or Ethernet) node, you will need to install the
    Appletalk
    ADSP Tool
)1T (an Extension) and any transfer protocol tools (X modem or Z modem) on both the BBS
$`and calling computers.  The calling computer's communication application must also support ADSP.
Quick Setup
pThis text is designed to give an experienced user a quick overview to get the BBS online as quickly as possible.
If you use the
Quick Setup
)9Q section to first start up your BBS, you should later read full documentation for
$oadditional information so you can better understand the workings of the software.  While it is not difficult to
oset up a Hermes II BBS, the software does allow many variations and you will get the most out of your system if
/you do print the docs and read them thoroughly.
^For proper file "pathing"  name your hard drive "Macintosh HD" and you should leave the Hermes
$$application in the folder named "BBS
F".  Put the BBS folder at the top level of your hard drive (not on the
$qdesktop but on first level of the hard drive).  If either the hard drive or folder with the BBS application has a
$different name, you must reset the "
Files Path
)1>" for each file transfer directory as well as the paths in the
$GSystem Preferences menu.  Refer to items #4 and #10 to reset the paths.
$2.  Decompress and launch Hermes II.
o3.  When the application asks you to locate the System Prefs file or select "New", select New to create all the
lfiles needed for a new BBS.  Hermes II will automatically create the ANSI color and B & W menus, text menus,
pFile Transfer sections, Message sections, and several Security Levels.  You can change these although it is best
`to leave them at their default settings as the entire BBS has been set up based on these values.
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4. Select the
System Preferences
)aI menu (under Setup) to review and change any settings.  Click on the "Use
$oAliases" box only if you want to allow users to log on using "handles" rather than real names.  If your Mac CPU
lhas no color capability, select "Display Intense as BOLD".  If you don't have your hard drive and BBS folder
knamed as shown in Item #1 above, click on the buttons to set the "Data Folder", "Message Folder" and "GFile
lFolder" paths.  You must reset the paths to the Data, Message, and GFile folders.  If you want to allow file
lattachments to E-Mail leave the "Allow Mail Attachments" box checked.  If you don't have your hard drive and
kBBS folder named as shown in #1 above, click on the "Directory Setup" box to set the path to the folder you
*want to hold the files attached to E-Mail.
i5.  Select the New User menu (under Setup).  Check the boxes for the information you want to solicit from
Fyour users.  Hermes will only ask for the information that you select.
c6.  Select "Local Logon" under the Sysop menu to log on the system and set up your (Sysop) account.
07.  Answer the new user information and log off.
X8.  Select the User Edit menu (under Sysop), double click on your name, and change your
Security Level
$hClassification from New User to Sysop from the pull down menu. Also check the Sysop box to give you full
Sysop access.
9. Set up your Message Section.
-a.  Select the "Messages" menu (under Setup).
Ub.  Double Click on "Forum #1" from the list and rename Forum 1 to whatever you wish.
5c.  From the  pull-down "Area" menu, select Forum #1.
kd.  Double click on the Message Subs and name all your message subs.  15 message subs are automatically set
lup; all you need to do is enter a name for each message sub.  You can create up to 30 message subs per forum
gand can create up to 10 forums if desired.  The security levels are already set, but you can change any
attributes that you wish.
!10. Set up your Transfer Section.
,a.  Select the Transfers menu (under Setup).
Jb.  Double click on the "Area #1" and enter a new name for it if you wish.
.c.  Select, then double click on "Directory1".
+d.  Rename Directory1 to whatever you wish.
[e.  Change any settings in Directory1 as you wish.  In all of the transfer directories the
Download Security
Levels
i have been pre-set, but you can change any attributes that you wish.  Refer to the Transfer setup section
$ifor a detailed guide in setting up your transfer section as well as the default Download Security Levels.
IMPORTANT NOTE -
)tSIf your hard drive or BBS folder name is not as outlined above in Item #1, you must
$tclick on the "Set Path" button and reset the "Files Path" to the folder that will hold the files for that directory.
qIf the path is not set, then the transfer directory will show zero kilobytes of space available when users try to
kupload, and if you attempt to upload from the File Manager you will get error -120 as the BBS does not know
;where to send uploaded files.  Click on "OK" when finished.
Mf.  Change the remainder of the directories just like you did for Directory1.
nHermes II automatically creates a Sysop area with 2 directories and Area #1 with 15 directories.  All you need
sto do is rename Area #1 and the directories in it.    You can create a total of 65 areas, each with 64 directories.
qThe first  area (Sysop) is a "Sysops Only" area.  Files uploaded to the Sysop will be sent to the "Sysop Uploads"
sdirectory.  Area #1 is the first area that is used for general BBS callers.   If you create additional directories,
lyou must make a folder for each and set the "Files Path" for each Directory to the folder you created.  Just
lremember that you must always have the correct "files path" set to tell the BBS where to put uploaded files,
Uand that this is done by clicking on the "Set Path" box in each "Directory Set" menu.
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$a11.  Select Node #1 (under Sysop), then Node Prefs (under Setup) and configure Node 1 as follows:
6a.  Select the serial port your modem is hooked up to.
4b.  Select the modem driver for your specific modem.
Wc.  Configure the modem control settings from the following 3 basic "classes" of setup.

2400 baud Modem
High Speed Modem
High Speed Modem

with no
with XON/XOFF
with RTS/CTS

flow control
flow control
low control
Max Baud:
2400
19200 or higher
19200 or higher
Min Baud:
1200
1200
Modem Driver:
Generic 2400
Your modem model
Your modem model
Off Hook:
Checked
Checked
Checked
Change Speed:
Checked
NOT Checked
NOT Checked
DTR Hangup:
Checked
Checked
NOT Checked
Carrier Detect:
CTS Pin 5
CTS Pin 5
DCD Pin 7/Chip
Hardware Handshake:
NOT Checked
NOT Checked
Checked
Serial Port:
Modem
Modem
Modem
$pd.  Click on "OK" to save your settings and initialize the modem.  The node should now show "Waiting...".  If it
ndoes not, a setting is incorrect and you should refer to the full documentation and review all your Node Prefs
lsettings.  Proper modem setup accounts for most startup problems, but once you get the node properly set you
should have reliable operation.
iFor high speed modems, first set your Max Baud speed to 19200.  Once proper operation is assured, set Max
jBaud to the highest functional speed (some modems will not work reliably at 57600).  If your modem type is
onot in the default list, call Olympus, the Hermes II support BBS and download the driver you need.  If a driver
mfor your modem is not available,  you will have to write a driver for it.  A generic 144/288 modem driver has
kbeen included that may work with some unlisted modems.  In any event it should serve as a starting place to
pwrite your own high speed modem driver.  Look in Appendix B of the docs for a detailed text file on how to write
ia modem driver.  You will also need to buy or make the custom Hermes II BBS modem cable.  Without it your
qBBS will not be able to detect carrier loss, and if a user disconnects without properly logging off, the BBS will
knot reset properly in order to accept any incoming calls.  This cable can be purchased from the Support BBS
cfor $20 (select the Hermes Mall external to order). Use Cable ID#1 for XON/XOFF, and Cable ID#3 for
dRTS/CTS flow control.  All Macs support Cable ID#1 but the following Macs do not support Cable ID#3:
"Classic, Classic II, Color Classic
Macintosh LC, LC II, LC III,
%Performa 200, 400, 405, 430, 450, 600
Macintosh IIvx, IIvi
Mac Plus
m12.  You are now ready to receive calls.  You should have a friend call your system to insure that people can
connect and transfer files.
c13.  PRINT THE DOCUMENTATION for reference.  Detailed setup instructions, tips on BBS operation and
0troubleshooting information there will help you.
c14.  Call the Hermes II support BBS at [phone] to register your copy and receive your serial
jnumber well before the 30 day limit so your BBS will not be "down" while registration is in progress.  The
eregistration fee is $125 and you can register online with your Visa or Master card. Type a period and
eselect the Hermes II registration external.  Hundreds of external applications are available once you
    register.
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Setup Menu
(New BBS Setup)
$hThere are a number of things you must do to get Hermes II ready to take calls and this will require some
hplanning and thought. Remember that everything that can be done from an outside call can also be done at
ithe keyboard so a bit of experimenting can save you some aggravation later. Whatever you design into your
jsystem be sure to test it by logging on from the keyboard first to make sure you didn't overlook anything.
Starting up a new BBS
)oUis not as simple as just hooking up a modem and running the application.  It requires
$esome planning and much thought.  You will have to consider what your BBS will be used for and how you
ewill want to set up your message sections and your file transfer directories, each of which will have
jvarious names and access levels.  If you have never run a BBS before then you may want to start by setting
Rup a simple BBS and add to it after you understand all its features and functions.
A1.  Name your hard drive.
jThe default Transfer Section and System Preferences "paths" to various folders and files are set correctly
`with the default settings ONLY if you name your hard drive "Macintosh HD" and have the Hermes II
kapplication in the BBS folder at the root (top) level of the hard drive.  Doing this will save you work and
possible aggravation later.
-A2.  Set the memory allocation for Hermes II.
cThe default settings are 1024k minimum and 2048k preferred.  This should be enough for most systems
hwith 3 nodes or less.  If you add external applications, you may need more memory allocated as externals
(use memory allocated to the application.
,A3.  Double-click the Hermes II application.
iThe first thing you will encounter is a beep and a dialog box asking you to show where the
System Prefs
file is located.
OA4. Set the directory where you want to keep all the files that Hermes II uses.
iYou would normally leave this set to the folder named "BBS".  You can set them anywhere you want, such as
Pa RAM disk.  If you move the Hermes Files folder, you can reset the path to the
System Prefs
 file by holding
$gthe Command key during Hermes II launch.  You can reset the path to the Messages folder by holding down
othe Option key during Hermes II launch.  In addition to resetting the location at startup, you can set the path
    via the "
Set Path
)( " buttons in System Preferences.
A5. Click on "New".
jHermes II will then open a large main window.  You will find a message in the main window,  which will say
Waiting...
.  Do not attempt to log onto the board or use any of the various menu commands until you go
Ythrough the following setup procedures.  Attempting to do so will result only in failure.
+A6. Pull down the "Setup" menu and select "
Number Of Nodes
$iThat will bring up a dialog box to let you enter a number. If you're not using a multiport serial card or
jsetting up ADSP nodes over an Appletalk network, then you can have as many as 3 nodes.  You can run a node
jusing the modem port, another on the printer port, and one called a "local node" that has no port. You can
"also set up Appletalk nodes using
AppleTalk
)37connections through the printer port. The local node is
$lfor the local keyboard and you would use it to log on in local mode while other users are online.  Hermes II
`is capable of having up to 10 nodes with nubus and SCSI-based multiport serial cards and network
connections.
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$9A7. Enter the total number of nodes you plan to have now.
nGenerally you will select at least two.  Allow one "local" node for you to use when logging on to the BBS from
the keyboard.
A8. Press OK.
 A9. Quit and relaunch Hermes II.
IA10. Complete all the remaining menus on the "Setup" menu as shown below.
]You should normally accomplish the items in the order as explained here in the documentation.
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+B1. Pull down the
Setup
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Security Levels
$9This will bring up the Security Setup configuration menu.
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$?B2. Read the following information about setting access levels.
You will see references to
Security Level
) and
Download Security Level
) in various places.  The
SL  controls access to
Message Subs
)A) and various other board functions.  The
Restriction Numbers
)f      further
$hcontrol user abilities on the BBS. The Access Letters can be used to selectively grant access to various
message subs,
Transfer Sections
 and
G-Files
)%? as well as allow External application access. The DSL controls
$jaccess to your File Transfer directories, and whether the user can download files.  Setting various access
ilevels will require some thought.  You may want to read through this section once before setting them up.
mIn addition, you can also set access according to age in Message Subs, Transfer Sections and G-File Sections.
jThese security settings are "additive" in nature.  So, if you set a Message Sub with a SL of 30, an Access
Letter of A,  and a
minimum age
)AK of 18, the user must have all three attributes or he will not have access.
$AThis setup gives the Sysop enormous flexibility.  If you select "
" when launching Hermes II, the
$napplication will create he following Security Level Classifications:  All classifications have access to Forum
Class
Posts
Lines
Calls
Restrictions
Limited
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1-3-5-7-8-9-10-11-14
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)$    Hi Access
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$jThese are pre-configured to save time in initial setup and give the new Sysop a point from which to start.
mThese can be modified or deleted, and you can add new classifications to suit your needs.  The following will
*explain how to set up new Classifications.
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$>B3. Set a New Security Level (SL) and assign a Classification.
gClick on a number from the scrollable list  and type a name in the Classification box.  This can be any
Rnumber from 1 to 255 and any name.  You will then set all the attributes for this
SL Classification
.  By
$qassigning this classification to a user, he will have all the attributes associated with it.  You can also change
Vany of these attributes in an individual user account by accessing either User Editor.
:In the first example, we have access level number 10 (our
New user SL
)<!) selected. We set the time limit
$lper call to 10 minutes. Number of calls per day is set for 3 calls.  Now any user with a SL (Security Level)
kof 10 will automatically have 10 minutes allowed per call and be allowed only 3 calls per day.  Use care in
jyour design or first-time users will either have too much access, or no access at all. Remember that these
fusers are new to the system and you may not want them to have reading or posting access to the message
jsections or upload or download access to the file directories. You may want them to only have limited time
bonline and allowed to call only 1 or 2 times per day until you 'validate' them by checking out the
information they provide.
    CAUTION:
)9`If you set a user
s SL to a number for which you haven't assigned a time limit or calls per day,
$kthat user will immediately be logged off the board when he calls. The system will interpret that to mean he
Ohas 0 time limit and 0 calls allowed and will do just what it's supposed to do.
B4. Select the "
Active Level
" box if desired.
$iClicking on this box will make this SL Classification show up in both the Local User Edit menu and Remote
iUser Edit menu.  You should set all frequently used Classifications as active so you can quickly assign a
8"class" of attributes to a user from the "pop up" menus.
B5. Check the
Forums
)+/ you wish to give users with this SL access to.
$gThe row of 10 checkboxes will allow access (if checked) to the corresponding message "Forum". There can
ebe 10 Forums and each Forum may have  30 message sub-bases.  If the Forum box isn't checked, the user
ccan't see that Forum at all.  You may decide to have only one Forum  and then have up to 30 message
hsections within that Forum.  These checkboxes allow access to the Forum but do not control access to the
jsub bases inside the Forums.  Each of those message sections may have a different access level.  Whether a
guser has access to any of those sub message sections will be  determined by the Security Level you have
@assigned him.  You may further control access to a sub with an "
Access Letter
" or "
Minimum Age
requirement.
+B6.  Fill in the parameters for that level.
Download Security Level
$hSet this to some value from 1 - 255.  This may be the same number as the SL.  You will later assign what
iaccess this DSL receives when you set up your Transfer sections.  Each click on the arrow will change the
\value by 10; clicking on the arrow with the Option key depressed will change the value by 1.
Download Ratio
UL/DL Ratio
$lThe Download Ratio is measured in "kilobytes" uploaded to kilobytes downloaded. To enforce a ratio you set a
gnumber in this field and check Restriction #3 (UL/DL Ratio On).  If the user does not have the required
mDownload Ratio, he will not be able to download until he either uploads enough to reach the required ratio or
The is given download credit by the Sysop.  He can still download from a designated "
Free Download
" Transfer
$iSection.   Each click on the arrow will change the value by 10; clicking on the arrow with the Option key
%depressed will change the value by 1.
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Post Ratio
Post/Call Ratio
$iThe Post/Call ratio is measured by the number of posts to calls to the BBS.  To enforce a ratio you set a
knumber in this field and check Restriction #4 (Post/Call Ratio On).  This then requires the user to post at
ileast one public message per the number of calls you set or he will not be allowed access to the Transfer
iSection.   Each click on the arrow will change the value by 10; clicking on the arrow with the Option key
%depressed will change the value by 1.
    Post Comp
Post Compensation
$gThe Post Compensation value adds available time online.  For each minute spent posting a public message
f(not E-Mail), the time will be multiplied by this value and added to the user's maximum allowable time
nonline at the end of the post.  Each click on the arrow will change the value by 1; clicking on the arrow with
6the Option key depressed will change the value by 0.1.
U/L Comp
Upload Compensation
$iThe U/L Compensation value adds available time online.  For each minute spent uploading a file,  the time
hwill be multiplied by this value and added to the user's maximum allowable time online at the end of the
fupload.  Each click on the arrow will change the value by 1; clicking on the arrow with the Option key
'depressed will change the value by 0.1.
Max Posts/Day
$lThis sets the number of messages per day that a user with this access level will be allowed to post. This is
hsomething you need to consider more carefully than you may think. A user could possibly post hundreds of
fworthless messages.  You should use a reasonable number that nobody would ever be expected to post but
knot some huge number. Of course you can set this differently for every access level you want to use.   Each
hclick on the arrow will change the value by 10; clicking on the arrow with the Option key depressed will
change the value by 1.
Max Lines/Post
$lThis field sets the number of lines the user will be given to type in per message for both E-Mail and posts.
dThe minimum is 10, and the maximum number is 200.  If any user wants to post a longer message he can
type it off-line and use the
//UPLOAD
);? command that is found at the Main Menu. This will allow him to
$8post any message up to 30K in size.  If you are running
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$happlications, Hermes II will handle messages being imported from the network regardless of the number of
hlines they contain.  Each click on the arrow will change the value by 10; clicking on the arrow with the
0Option key depressed will change the value by 1.
Max Calls/Day
$hThis sets the users maximum number of calls to the BBS per day.  Each click on the arrow will change the
\value by 10; clicking on the arrow with the Option key depressed will change the value by 1.
Time Allowed On
$jThis sets the number of minutes the user can be on the BBS.  Each click on the arrow will change the value
Vby 10; clicking on the arrow with the Option key depressed will change the value by 1.
Per Day/Per Call
$iThese control whether the specified time limit is to be enforced on a daily basis or on a per call basis.
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Menus
$kYou can select which set of menus and text users will see by selecting either "Normal" or "Alternate".  You
lcan essentially run two different BBSs with each seeing different menus & text, or you could have one set of
gmenus in English with another in a different language.  There are many possibilities you can explore by
using both
Normal Menus & Text
 and
Alternate Menus & Text
)r,.  When a user first logs on, the Node Prefs
$gsetting will determine which Welcome menu is displayed.  Once the user enters his name, all menu & text
5displays are determined by this Menus & Text setting.
B7. Check the
Restriction Number
 boxes as appropriate:
$hChecking these boxes will restrict users  access.  You can change any Restriction on an individual basis
from the User Edit menus.
Can't Post
)R#Can't post any messages on the BBS.
Can't Chat
)O Can't request a chat with Sysop.
UL/DL Ratio On
#Turns on the upload/download ratio.
Post/Call Ratio On
Turns on the Post/Call ratio.
Can't Post Anony.
)^'Not allowed to post anonymous messages.
Can't Send E-Mail
Not allowed to send any E-Mail.
Can't Change A-Msg
'Not allowed to change BBS Auto-Message.
Can't List Users
Not allowed to list BBS users.
Can't Add to BBS List
#Not allowed to add to the BBS list.
Can't See UL Info
)W>Cannot see uploader name, and Times DL lines of file listings.
Can't Read Anony.
){#Can't Read Anonymous message names.
Read Before Download
)iD   Can't access Transfer Section until reading or posting 1 message.
EIf the user attempts to read messages with the Z or N command and no
Lmessages have been posted the system will give him credit for  attempting to
>read. It will not do so if he uses (S)can messages or (Q)scan.
13-Restrict Hours
LAllows sysop to enter time the user cannot log on the BBS (set in User Edit)
Can't Attach Files
Not allowed to attach files to
E-Mail
Can't Send Net Mail
){GNot allowed to send mail addressed to another BBS (for networked BBSs).
B8. Check the
Access Letters
 boxes as appropriate:
$kChecking any of these boxes grants access to a Message Sub, Transfer Section or G-File section that has the
isame Access Letter entered.  To gain access to an area with an Access Letter, the user must also meet any
0other restriction (SL or age) set for that area.
CTo change an Access Letter description, click on the button named "
Change Descriptions
".  This will bring
$Qup the following editor from which you can add, change or remove the descriptions
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$AB9.  Select another SL and fill in the parameters for that level.
gIn our second example we have selected SL 30 and have assigned parameters that you might want to set up
for validated users.
RMost sysops will set several different Security Levels, each with a certain set of
$nattributes.  This allows you to grant more privileges to those who are good supporters, etc.  It's entirely up
6to you to choose the attributes of the various levels.
BB10. After making all the necessary settings, click the close box.
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C1.  Open the
New User Setup
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$4The following New User Setup menu will be displayed.
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C2.  Set the "
Download KByte Credits
" to be given new users.
$[This value will set how many kilobytes of data new users can download without regard to any
Yupload/download ratio that may be set.  This should be considered "free" download credit.
FC3.  Click on the desired boxes to solicit information from new users.
`Only the items that you have selected will be asked of new users.  You can also select 3 short "
Sysop Defined
$    questions
)-e" of your choice.  If you should decide to solicit additional information, both new and current users
$iwill be asked to supply any new item checked.  As a minimum, you must ask for either alias or name, phone
*number and password.  If you want to use "
aliases"
)&2 rather than real names, you should check the "Use
$fAliases" box in System Prefs.  Any change between using real names or aliases will take place once you
restart the application.
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+D1  Pull down the
Setup
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System Preferences
$UYou will get the following dialog in which you must set up many operating parameters.
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2. Type in a new
Sysop password
$hThis is a special password that will be required in addition to your normal password when you log on the
jsystem from remote. It
s an additional security feature because you have Sysop authority.  When you log on
dfrom remote, you will be asked for the Sysop Password with the
 prompt.  A CoSysop will also be
=asked for this if they attempt to use the Remote User Editor.
D3. Set the
New User Password
) if you want a "Closed" BBS.
$gIf you have checked the "Closed" box, new users will be prompted for this New User Password before they
gwill be allowed on the system.  If you don't check the Closed box, then the NUP doesn't need to be set.
D4. Set
Total logons
$jThis should be set to 0 initially and will be automatically updated by the system, keeping a record of how
 many calls the system has taken.
D5. Set
Sysop Available Hours
$lHermes II uses this to show users when the Sysop is available for chat. It's in 24 hour format.  Clicking on
kthe arrows changes the hours and clicking with the Option key depressed will change the minutes.  If a user
mpages you for chat during the time you are not available he will automatically be allowed to send Feedback to
you instead.
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D6. Set the
)D    Font Size
)5     Desired.
$fMost BBSs will likely prefer the 9 point font, however, some people with larger screens may prefer the
larger 12 point size.
D7. Set the
Usage Record
 Display Mode.
$hIf you only want the system to record a single line total for all nodes (except nodes checked as "Sysop"
inodes) then check the "Totals Only" button.  However, if you have multiple nodes you can select the "Each
hNode" mode and Hermes II will record the usage totals on a "per node" basis.  This mode is desired as it
Eallows the Sysop to quickly evaluate each node's performance and use.
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N 2  10/15/94  Sat     40     307      3      8    1/0     61/1     21%       7
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N 4  10/15/94  Sat      7      97      1      1    0/0     24/2      6%      13
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Date
   - The date
   - The day of the week
Calls
)$!   - Number of calls to this node
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)$!   - Minutes this node was in use
EMail
)$)   - Number of E-Mail sent from this node
Posts
)$(   - Number of posts made from this node
$BUploads   - Number of successful/unsuccessful uploads to this node
EDownlds  - Number of successful/unsuccessful downloads from this node
%Act
)$[   - Percentage of time this node was active (based on 24 hr..  or 1440 minutes being 100%)
$5T/User   - Average time online per user for this node
/D8. Check the "Allow Mail Attachments" desired.
a.  Allow
Mail Attachments
$2Checking this box allows users to attach files to
E-Mail
)#3.  In order to attach files, the user must not have
Restriction Number 14 (
Can't Attach Files
) checked.  Checking the
Allow Mail Attachments
 box, will show
$<the Free Downloads, Download Cost and Directory setup items.
b.  Free Downloads.
If the
Free Downloads
)KS box is checked, all attached files can be downloaded regardless of the downloading
user's
upload/download ratio
)kM.  Nothing is added to the downloaded amount (in kilobytes) in their account.
$hIf Free Downloads is not checked, then users will not be able to download a file attachment if they have
Restriction Number 3 checked  (
UL/DL Ratio On
)K6) and they do not have the required ratio to download.
c.  Download Cost.
Download Cost
)DU value is multiplied by the file size to determine the kilobytes charged to the users
$maccount to download the attached file (if the Free Downloads box is not checked).  The default setting of 1.0
lwill charge the user for the actual size of the file while a value of 0.5 would only charge him for half the
Xsize of the file.  No upload credit is ever given for the uploading of file attachments.
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d.  Directory Setup.
Clicking on the
Directory Setup
 button will show the
Transfer Directory Setup
 menu for Mail Attachments.
$bIt must be named Mail Attachments and must be located in the Sysop Transfer Area.  Set the maximum
inumber of files (Mail Attachments) you want to allow on the BBS at one time and the filename length. Then
lclick on the "Set Path" button to select the folder to hold the files for the directory.  These are the only
isettings used when uploading or downloading these files as mail files.  However, those with access to the
iMail Attachments Transfer Directory via the file transfer section can upload and download there just like
ithey were transferring from a regular transfer directory (ratios, DL cost, etc. are treated just like all
kother file transfers when mail attachments are downloaded via the transfer directory).  All of the settings
iin the Mail Attachments Directory are used there, just as any other transfer directory.  The settings for
hthe Mail Attachments directory can be set from either the System Preferences or Transfer Directory Setup
<menus, so care should be used when changing either of these.
D9. Set the
Window Color.
$gThis allows you to have either a white or black background. Many people prefer a black background and a
%white foreground for best display of
ANSI graphics
$(D10. Set the Intense/Bold Color Setting.
jThis allows you to display ANSI color graphic "intense" colors either in their normal intense color, or as
bold colors
)5a.  If you have an older Mac that does not support color, you select the option to display intense
colors as bold colors.  Note:
Intense colors
)D: are not necessarily more brilliant than their non-intense
$lcounterparts.  The word "intense" is misleading.  These intense colors are actually just a different shading
of the original color.
    D11. Set
Protocol Time
$]This controls how much time Hermes II gives to the external protocol (i.e. Z-Modem) during a
file transfer
$gand is directly related to both transfer and message speed. A good value for this is 15 for single-node
esystems and 7-10 on a two node system.  The higher the number, the greater the percentage of CPU time
lwill be devoted to faster transfers at the expense of message speed, posting, etc. Setting the protocol time
danything less than 2 will likely make your file transfers unbearably slow The maximum value for this
fshould be about 30, but a setting that high will make your computer next to unusable for anything else
mduring a file transfer.  With a faster CPU you should be able to set a lower number and still have acceptable
gtransfer speed.  With additional nodes you should set a lower number or your message speed will be very
jslow if several nodes are engaged in file transfers.   Clicking on the arrows changes the value by ten and
@clicking with the Option key depressed changes the value by one.
D12. Set Days to save logs.
iSet  the number of days of activity logs that Hermes II will keep before deleting them.  The minimum is 2
fdays, and the maximum is 99 days.  These logs will be kept in the "Logs" folder and can be accessed by
selecting "
Z" under the Sysop menu.  If your system is networked, the network related logs are kept in
$lthe "Network" folder that is located inside the Logs folder.  You can also read the logs with a text editor.
fClicking on the arrows changes the value by ten and clicking with the Option key depressed changes the
value by one.
    D13. Set
Screen Saver
 Delay.
$cThis sets  the number of minutes before automatically invoking the screen saver when this option is
lchecked.  By positioning the cursor in the upper left corner of the screen, the screen saver will be invoked
jimmediately.  By positioning the cursor in the lower right corner of the screen, the screen saver will not
lbe invoked even after the specified time.  Clicking on the arrows changes the value by ten and clicking with
2the Option key depressed changes the value by one.
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D14. Set the
Days to Save Mail
$lThis will set the number of days your system will save a piece of mail.  All mail, files attached to mail, E
$lMail read notifications and file download notifications will be deleted after the number of days set if they
fare not disposed of earlier.  This will keep the two E-Mail files to a more manageable size and remove
Koutdated items automatically.  Mail deletion occurs each night at midnight.
D15. Set the
Transfer Data Path
$nClicking on this box will allow you to reset the location of the "Data" folder that contains the File Transfer
gSection names, descriptions, and extended descriptions.  This does not set the path to the actual files
5themselves, just the data files.  If the path to the
Data folder
)5/ is not set correctly, no files will show up in
the Transfer Section.
D16.  Set the
Message Data Path
$mClicking on this box will allow you to reset the location of the "Messages" folder.  This allows you move the
Messages folder
)L^ and easily reset the path.  If the path is not set correctly, you will not be able to read or
$3post messages, nor will the E-Mail system function.
D17.  Set the
GFile Folder
$qClicking on this box will allow you to change the path to the "GFiles" folder.  If the path is not set correctly,
3you will not be able to access the G-Files section.
D18.  Set the
On/Off Switches
Closed
$NIf checked, no new users will be allowed onto the system unless they know the
New User Password
)_     that you
$Jenter in the New User Password box. You will be running a "closed" system.
Two Way Chat
$>Checking this box will allow a two window chat mode while in "
Sysop Chat
)4"" mode. Your typing will be in the
$ltop window and the user's typing will be in the bottom window.  Both can type at one time if desired.  NOTE:
gThe user must be using a terminal program that supports ANSI graphics and has the ANSI option turned on
Bin his default settings on the board for the two way chat to work.
c. Two Color
$hChecking this box will cause both the normal chat mode and the two way chat mode to use different colors
mfor the sysop
s typing and the user's typing.  On a black and white Mac, this would be reflected by the sysop
 typing in bold and the user not.
Use Xfer Window
$kChecking this box causes Hermes II to display a window during file transfers that shows the progress of the
mtransfer.  If you don
t want that window, then  leave this box unchecked.  If this box is unchecked Hermes II
nwill still display the filename, the number of bytes left, and the transfer speed in the lower right corner of
the main window.
e. Free
Phone Format
$fIf checked, this will allow users to enter their phone number in any format they choose. It won't even
lrequire them to enter an area code.  If not checked they will be required to enter their phone number in the
format xxx-xxx-xxxx.
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Closed Transfers
$gWhen checked, access to the File Transfer section is denied to all users. Check this if you will not be
mrunning file transfer sections or if you want to temporarily close your transfer section and keep the rest of
[the board running.  This may be useful if one or more of the storage devices is not online.
g. Use
Screen Saver
$kChecking this will activate the Hermes II internal screen saver.  If you plan to leave the monitor on while
hHermes II runs for an extended time, the screen saver included with Hermes II is far preferable to other
dthird-party screen savers.  The screen saver will periodically flash  information on the present BBS
bstatus.  Some screen savers do not adequately allow background operations, and will cause transfer
problems when they are running.
h. Use
Screen Lock
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$gChecking this will require entering the Sysop password to "unlock" the Hermes screen saver after it has
kengaged.  When an action is made to disengage the screen saver, the above menu will be displayed for you to
eenter the sysop password.  The password is case-sensitive, so be sure to check the Sysop Password for
kupper/lower case letters before selecting this option.  If the correct password is not entered within a few
2seconds, the screen saver will again engage.  The
Screen Lock
):+ will not allow the use of any command keys
$cwhile the screen saver is running, and it will automatically engage the screen saver when Hermes is
    launched.
i. Use Built-In
Quoter.
$kWhen checked, users will be able to quote previous text when they reply to mail, posts, or when in the scan
ifor messages addressed to them.  The BBS will ask if the user wants to quote when first entering the text
ieditor.  Typing /RQ at the beginning of a line while in the text editor will again reactivate the quoter.
j. Use
Aliases.
$kChecking this box will allow your users to enter and use
handles
 or fictitious names. If this is checked,
neach new user  will be asked to enter his name or a 'handle' rather than his real name.  If this is unchecked,
4each new user  will be asked to enter his real name.
k.  Use
Sysop Pauses
$mChecking this box allows pauses to be inserted just about anywhere on the BBS.  Inserting a  "Control I" will
Dpause the BBS at the selected point for users that have "pauses on".
*Inserting a "Control K" will pause the BBS
$rat the selected point for ALL users.  Care should be used in activating this for network systems as it is possible
gfor messages with these control characters to be imported from improperly functioning systems and would
'cause many unwanted pauses in messages.
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Mailer Preferences
* fIf you are not using a network mailer application with Hermes, then you can leave the Mailer Aware box
munchecked and ignore this menu.  If you are using a mailer, complete the items in this section and also refer
?to the detailed discussion of network operations in Appendix A.
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E1.  Click on the
Mailer Aware
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$bWhen checked, Hermes II will enable Hermes mailer-related menus and operation.  The items involved
jinclude all the settings in Mailer Preferences as well as the "Fido Echo" and "UseNet News" check boxes in
each message sub setup menu.
E2.  Click on the "
Allow Crashmail
" box.
$fIf you want to allow incoming network calls while the BBS is running, check the "Allow Crashmail" box.
fWith this box checked, an incoming network call will cause Hermes to launch the mailer application (if
inecessary) and transfer control of the call to the mailer.  If you want to only allow network calls to be
kreceived during "Zone Mail Hour" or other selected time, do not check this box.  Then no network calls will
`be allowed except during the selected period when the mailer application is answering the phone.
E3.  Select the
Mailer Control
)V     desired.
BBS Shutdown
)QT - The entire BBS shuts down when a network call is received and during network mail
$jevents such as "Polls" or "Zone Mail Hour".  This is normally used for single node systems or systems with
Minsufficient memory to allow both the BBS and mailer to run at the same time.
Single Node Shutdown
D- The BBS runs continuously and just a single node shuts down when a
$cnetwork call is received and during network "Zone Mail Hour".  This is normally used for multi-node
Dsystems, and is more desirable since the BBS never has to shut down.
gIf running System 6.0.x,  your system must have enough memory for Hermes II, the Finder, and any of the
Omailer-related programs to run concurrently.  Hermes II creates a file called "
ActivateNode.temp
" with
$ instructions for the "Hermes II
Recall
@" program (available on the support BBS) to re-activate the node
$8that was crashmailed.  You must insert the application "
Hermes II Recall
" at the end of your crashmail
$eexecution list to signal Hermes II that the mail event has finished and that it can reclaim the port.
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R - The BBS and mailer applications both run continuously and control of the mailer
$fnode is passed using Apple Events.  This is the preferred mode of operation and is available only with
eMacKennel.  It's main advantages are the faster and more reliable mailer transfer; the mailer and any
nassociated utility applications don't have to be periodically launched and quit.  If Smart Doggie operation is
Uused, the Next Event path must be set to the Preferences folder in the System Folder.
E4.  Select the
Mailer Node
$nThis selects what node mailer calls will be allowed on.  You should have this node connected to the phone line
lspecified as your mailer number.  You should set the mailer application to use the same serial port selected
mhere.  If your BBS has "rollover" phone lines that forward calls if busy, you should set the mailer up on the
last node.
E5.  Select the
Import Speed
$iHermes automatically detects the "generic import" file (in the folder specified by the "Set Generic Path"
dbutton) and imports messages and mail in the background while the BBS is running.  There are 4 speed
jsettings; very slow, slow, fast and very fast.  Normally one of the slower speeds should be used since the
hfaster the import speed, the more this will slow the speed of other BBS activities.  Even if the mail is
himported more slowly, the mail will get imported, and it is more desirable to not slow down BBS callers.
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)kQ procedure actually imports the messages and mail by using a node on the BBS.  If
$jall nodes are engaged in message activities (posting, reading, etc.), the background import dialog will be
jdisplayed, but messages will not be imported until the importer has a usable node.  So, a delayed start or
Lpaused import operation can be due to normal operation and is not a problem.
E6.  Click on the "
Select Mailer Application
" box.
$lFrom the dialog box, find and select the mailer application that you are using.  The path to the mailer will
jbe shown to the right of this box.  If you change the location or name of your mailer, then you must reset
hthe path and/or name or Hermes II will not be able to find the mailer.  If you use a utility to schedule
nlaunching of the mailer and mailer-related applications, you should select the utility that will launch all of
the other applications.
E7.  Click on the "Set
Generic Path
" box.
$mFrom the dialog box, find and select the folder that will hold the "Generic" file.  The path will be shown to
`the right of this box.  If you change the location or name of any of the folders leading to the
Generic file
$`then you must reset the path and/or name or Hermes II will not be able to find the Generic file.
E8.  Click on the "
Next Event
" box.
$nFrom the dialog box, find and select the folder that the Next Event file is in.  The path will be shown to the
oright of this box.  The path will be shown to the right of this box.  If you change the location or name of any
mof the folders leading to the Next Event file, then you must reset the path and/or name or Hermes II will not
mbe able to find the Next Event file.  If you use Smart Doggie for mailer control, the Next Event file must be
put in the Preferences folder.
E9.  For
)/7 more information on using mailers with Hermes II, see
Appendix A
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Main Menu Preferences
)sD" menu allows you to edit the text displayed when callers enter Main
$iMenu commands  as well as options to turn menus off or on and limit access by Security Level.  You do not
_have to set up anything in this menu unless you want to change your BBS from the default setup.
F2.
`To change any text, first select the desired letter and then edit the text in the Menu Name box.
F3.
ETo turn any menu command off, just check the Off box for that letter.
$mTo restrict access to a command, select the desired letter and set the security level to the lowest value for
kaccess.  All users that have a SL lower than this number will not be able to use the command.  For example,
bif you do not want to allow unvalidated callers to see who is online, sent inter-node messages or
, set
$8the W command to a SL above that of an unvalidated user.
F4.
JThe following letters have additional check boxes you may want to examine.
 - Checking the "
Display at Logon
' box will cause the
Auto Message
, to be displayed at log on.
 - Checking the "
Emergency Chat
)MH" box will allow users to activate the chat call outside of normal Sysop
$TAvailable hours.   There is a separate SL for normal chat and Emergency Chat access.
i - Checking the "Display at Logon" box will show the last 8 callers for the sysop and  4 for other users.
 - Checking the "
Ask New User to Keep Account
" box will ask all
)V    new users
 whether they want their
$)account kept or deleted.  If they opt to
delete the account
)U+, it is automatically deleted at that time.
$#If you do not want to display the "
Last Callers
):;" list at logon, uncheck the "Last Callers" box under the L
$%command in the Main Menu Preferences.
F5.
<Click on the OK box to save your changes and close the menu.
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Transfer Menu Preferences
?" menu allows you to edit the text displayed when callers enter
$fTransfer Menu commands  as well as options to turn menus off or on and limit access by Security Level.
jYou do not have to set up anything in this menu unless you want to change your BBS from the default setup.
G2.
`To change any text, first select the desired letter and then edit the text in the Menu Name box.
G3.
FTo turn any menu command off,  just check the Off box for that letter.
$mTo restrict access to a command, select the desired letter and set the security level to the lowest value for
jaccess.  All users that have a SL lower than this number will not be able to use the command.  One use for
fthis feature would be to restrict file removal.  Users can use the R command to remove files that they
juploaded (not any others).  If you want to limit this ability to only you and CoSysops, set the SL to that
value given to CoSysops.
G4.
<Click on the OK box to save your changes and close the menu.
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H1.  Open the
)Q    Text Menu
 to either
Normal Text Strings
Alternate Text Strings
$kOpening either of the "Text" menus will display the following editor.  From this online text editor you can
lchange virtually all the text strings displayed in Hermes II.  With this feature, extensive customization of
dHermes II is possible.  In fact, with this feature you can convert Hermes II from English to another
llanguage.  You can have two completely different sets of text on the BBS if you wish.  You can select either
>Normal or Alternate text for each node in the Node Prefs menu.
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$'H2.  Select an Original String to Edit.
nClicking on a line of original text will cause the same line of text to be displayed in the "Modified Strings"
    text box.
H3. Enter the new text in the "
Modified Strings
" box.
$mType the text as you want it to appear in Hermes II.  The text in the Original Strings above will not change.
kIt  will remain in its original state as a reference of what text you did change, in case you want to again
change the line.
#H4.  Click OK to save your changes.
jNow the BBS will display your modified text.  The modified strings are stored in the "Strings" file in the
oShared folder, so if you want to replace your BBS text globally, all you have to do is replace this file.  This
Rmakes changing Hermes II to a different language as simple as replacing this file.
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I1.  Open Either the
Normal Menus
Alternate Menus
Opening either the "
Normal Menus
"  or "
Alternate Menus
)O3" editor will display the following sub menus.  The
$gMenus editor gives you the capability of editing the various menus.  The ANSI files are those which are
jdisplayed in color or bold to users who are have selected ANSI graphics from their Hermes II Defaults menu
fand are using terminal programs with ANSI capability.  For each ANSI file there is a corresponding Non
$hANSI version that is displayed as plain text to users who are not using ANSI graphics.  You can have two
hcompletely different sets of menus on the BBS if you wish by selecting either Normal or Alternate menus.
If you select the "
New BBS
)+J" option when launching Hermes II, the application will create all the BBS
$jmenus.  You can either modify or replace any of these menus to customize your BBS.  Be sure to save a copy
Lof the original menu just in case you decide to return to the standard menu.
I2.  Edit a Menu.
mTo edit a menu,  select it, make your changes and close the file. You will be prompted  to save your changes.
hIt's not likely that you will be able to make serious changes to any of the ANSI files because they have
gspecial symbols in them which you won't be able to easily read, interpret, or duplicate.  There are two
mdifferent types of ANSI codes to make these graphics.  One is real ANSI codes.  It takes some degree of study
kbefore one can learn those fully.  The other is a shorthand ANSI used in many of the text files distributed
jwith Hermes II.  This shorthand simply sets colors for all text following it until the next shorthand ANSI
hcode.  To set shorthand ANSI colors just type Control-C and then the color number from 1-7.  This number
jcorresponds to the user color number which you can reference in the Defaults section  for each user if you
_have color turned on.  This shorthand sets the background, foreground,  inversed or underlined.
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You can insert any of the "
% Variables
);E" in the menus or G-Files.  Inserting a % Variable will result in the
$Factual value being displayed when logged on the BBS.  You can enter a
%novars
)+! to have the BBS not look for any
$s%variables in the current text file.  This will speed up the display of that text.  You can justify a % Variable to
ithe right with the < character and to the left with the > character.  Immediately after the justification
dcharacter you must put a two digit number to specify the number of spaces to move the variable.  The
>justification point starts at the % sign itself.  For example:
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U%vers <09 will justify the variable "version #" 9 spaces to the right of the % symbol
T%vers >09 will justify the variable "version #" 9 spaces to the left of the % symbol

%novars
)l%Quit scanning for % variables in text
%vers
)l Current Hermes II Version Number
%tcall
)l!Total Number Of Logons To The BBS
%nodes
Number Of Nodes
%tctdy
Total Logons Today
%tcnod
Total Logons To This Node Today
%ttmin
Total Minutes In Use Today
%tnmin
)l'Total Minutes In Use On This Node Today
%tptdy
Total Posts Today
%tpnod
Total Posts On This Node Today
%tetdy
Total E-Mail Sent Today
%tenod
)l$Total E-Mail Sent On This Node Today
%tutdy
Total Uploads Today
%tkutdy
Total KBytes Uploaded Today
%tunod
)l Total Uploads To This Node Today
%tkunod
)l(Total KBytes Uploaded To This Node Today
%tuftdy
Total Failed Uploads Today
%tdtdy
Total Downloads Today
%tkdtdy
Total KBytes Downloaded Today
%tdnod
)l"Total Downloads On This Node Today
%tkdnod
)l*Total KBytes Downloaded On This Node Today
%tdftdy
Total Failed Downloads
%lstul
Date Of Last Upload To The BBS
%lstdl
)l Date Of Last Download To The BBS
%lstpt
Date Of Last Post To The BBS
%lstem
)l#Date Of Last E-Mail Sent To The BBS
%messcomp
Message Compensation xxx.xx
%xfercomp
Transfer Compensation xxx.xx
%u.num
Current User Number
%u.name
Current User Name
%u.real
)l<Current User's Real Name  (City, State if not using handles)
%u.phon
Current User's Phone
%u.pw
Current User's Password
H    %u.lston
)l$Current User's Last Logon To The BBS
H    %u.fston
)l%Current User's First Logon To The BBS
H    %u.snote
Sysop Note For Current User
%u.sex
Sex Of The User (Male/Female)
%u.age
Current Age Of The User
%u.slvl
)l"Current Security Level Of The User
%u.tlvl
)l"Current Transfer Level Of The User
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)l"Total Messages Posted By This User
%u.dmsg
Messages Posted By User Today
%u.teml
Total E-Mail Sent By This User
%u.deml
E-mail Sent By User Today
%u.tul
Total Uploads By This User
%u.dul
Uploads By User Today
%u.tupk
)l"Total KBytes Uploaded By This User
%u.dupk
KBytes Uploaded Today
%u.tdl
)l!Total Number Of Downloads By User
%u.ddl
)l!Number Of Downloads By User Today
%u.ktdl
Total Kbytes Downloaded By User
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Kbytes Downloaded By User Today
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Screen Width
H    %u.shght
Screen Height
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Total Calls By User
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Illegal Logons By User
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Calls Today By User
%u.tmin
Total Minutes On By User
%u.dmin
Minutes On Today
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Last Upload By User (Date)
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Last Download By User (Date)
H    %u.lstpt
Last Post By User (Date)
H    %u.lstem
Last E-mail By User (Date)
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Computer Type Of User
%u.dlcr
DL Credits By User
%u.baud
Last Baud Rate Logged In At
%u.udr
Upload/download ratio
%u.rdr
Required upload/download ratio
%u.class
User SL Classification

%u.misc1
User Misc. Field #1

%u.misc2
User Misc. Field #2

%u.misc3
User Misc. Field #3

%u.dphon
User Data Phone

%u.company
User Company

)$    %u.street
User Street Address

%u.city
)l    User City

%u.state
User State

%u.zip
User Zip Code

%u.country
User Country

%u.donation
Donation

%u.lastdonation
Last Donation
%u.expiration
User Expiration
%date
Current date

%time
Current time

%u.pcr
User's post/call
%u.rpcr
User's require post/call ratio

BBS name
I4.
^Save your changes using the Save command.  Hermes will prompt you to save any changes when you
close the window.
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J1. Select
)>    Transfers
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$,This will display the Transfer Editor menu .
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J2. Click on "Area #1" .
hThis will select Area #1 and show it's directories.  The default setup in new BBSs has 15 directories in
Area #1.
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$.J3. Double-Click on "Area #1"  to select the "
Area Set
" menu.
$i The "Area Set" menu will allow you to name an area, set various access criteria and designate additional
kadministrators with Sysop ability in this entire transfer area.   You can further control access within the
3area by setting similar criteria in each directory.
a.  Name the Area.
hYou will likely want to rename Area #1 to something more descriptive. To rename an area, select the Area
field and type in the new name.
b.  Set the Minimum
Download Security Level
Users with a
^ lower than this will not have access to any directory in this area, and it will not even be a
$hchoice to them.  The minimum DSL, age, and Access Letter restrictions are additive; if the user does not
2meet ALL of the criteria, he will not have access.
c.  Set the
Minimum Age
$hUsers that have an age lower than the minimum age set here will not have access to any directory in this
iarea, and it will not even be a choice to them.   A value of 0 means all ages may access it.  The minimum
mDSL, age, and Access Letter restrictions are additive; if the user does not meet ALL of the criteria, he will
not have access.
d.  Set an
Access Letter
 if desired.
$dIf you enter an Access Letter here, users without the same Access Letter will not have access to any
kdirectory in this area, and it will not even be a choice to them.   The minimum DSL, age, and Access Letter
mrestrictions are additive; if the user does not meet ALL of the criteria, he will not have access.  You might
Fwant to use Access Letter M for Macintosh areas, I for IBM areas, etc.
,e.  Enter any "Area Administrators" desired.
You can designate up to 3 "
Area Administrators
)c6" by entering their names in the "Area Administrators"
$Xfields. They will have sysop ability to move, rename and delete files in this area only.
,f.  Add a New Area by clicking on "New Area'
+Repeat the above steps to add another area.
/g.  Delete an Area by clicking on "Delete Area"
eHighlight an area you want to delete and then click on the Delete Area box.  You will be prompted for
'confirmation before an area is deleted.
%h.  Click on OK to save the settings.
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$!J4. Double-Click on Directory #1.
dThis will open the Directory Set menu for Directory #1.  Here you can name the directory, set access
mcriteria, file type, newscan appearance, transfer credit and additional users to have Sysop abilities in this
hdirectory only.  The minimum DSL to Access, Minimum Age, and Access Letter restrictions are additive; if
mthe user does not meet ALL of the criteria, he will not have access to or even see the directory as a choice.
a.  Enter the Directory name.
d You will likely want to rename each directory to something more descriptive. To rename a directory,
9select the Directory Name field and type in the new name.
b.  Enter the
Maximum Files
 value.
$jThis sets the maximum number of files allowed in the directory.  If that number is reached Hermes II won
mallow any additional files to be uploaded to the directory.  This number can be changed later if needed.  The
lFile Manager can access only the first 32k of data (about 500 files), so it is probably a good idea that you
msplit large file directories into smaller sections and limit the number of files in each rather than having a
few very large directories.
c.  Set the "
DSL to Access
$iThis sets the minimum Download Security Level a user must have to view files in this directory. Note that
fthis is the DSL and not SL.  If the user
s DSL is less than that entered here he will not even see the
directory as a choice.
d.  Set the
)>    DSL To UL
$eThis sets the minimum DSL a user must have before he can upload to this directory.  This value should
ealways be equal to or greater than the DSL to Access the directory as it would make no sense to allow
juploads to a directory that a user couldn't even access.  However, you may want the DSL to UL greater than
jthe DSL to Access if you wanted users to have the ability to view but not upload to a directory (such as a
/directory for company or Sysop-uploaded files).
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e.  Set the
)>    DSL to DL
$iThis sets the minimum DSL required for the user to download files from this directory.  This value should
ealways be equal to or greater than the DSL to Access the directory as it would make no sense to allow
cdownloading from a directory that a user couldn't even access.  However, you may want the DSL to DL
fgreater than the DSL to Access if you wanted users to have the ability to view but not download from a
Cdirectory (such as restricting unvalidated users from downloading).
f.  Set the
Minimum Age
$hUsers that have an age lower than the minimum age set here will not have access to the directory, and it
Owill not even be a choice to them.   A value of 0 means all ages may access it.
g.  Set the
Filename Length
$bThe maximum filename length is 31 characters and the minimum length is 12 characters, although you
lwill likely want to set an intermediate value.  You can change this later if needed, but if you do change it
jlater, current filenames or descriptions may be truncated since the total number of characters for the two
^fields is 78.  Increasing the filename length decreases the description length and vice versa.
h.  Set an
Access Letter
 if desired.
$lYou may set a single Access Letter to further restrict access to a directory.  By entering an Access Letter,
lonly users that also have that  letter set in their account will be able to access the directory even though
jthey may meet the minimum SL and age for access.  If the user does not have the Access Letter entered here
bhe will not even see the section as a choice.  You might want to use Access Letter M for Macintosh
(directories, I for IBM directories, etc.
i.  Check the
Non-Mac Files
box if desired.
$iCheck this box if you will be using this section for non-Mac files.  When checked, the transfer protocols
dwill insure that all files in this directory are uploaded and downloaded correctly for non-Macintosh
gformats by stripping the "MacBinary header" information from the files.  Directories that contain files
aused by Macs AND other computer types should have this box checked, since Mac users will have the
lMacBinary header added to the file when it is received by their computer.  Gif files would be a good example
of this.
j.  Check the
Free Downloads
 box if desired.
$kIf you check this box the user's account will not will have the downloaded amount added to his user record.
bIn other words he not be "charged" for files downloaded from this area.  You might put compression
iutilities, anti-viral programs and other general use programs in a Free Downloads directory.  To download
afrom a "free" directory the user must select that directory number (go to the directory) prior to
downloading.
k.  Set the
Newscan
 appearance.
$nThe three options here can change the viewing status of files in this section.  For most directories, you will
lwant to choose "normal".  That means that as files are uploaded to this section, the user will see them once
min his "Newscan" if he has the access to them.  If you select
Always New
, these files will always be listed
mas new.  This is useful for directories having files that are about to be deleted.  The
Never New
 selection
qis usually useful for directories of deleted files that do not exist on this disk.  Usually these files have been
mmoved from other directories and only serve as place-holders.  If a user tries to download a file that is not
nonline, he will be prompted to send a "file request" to the Sysop, telling him that he is requesting the file.
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l.  Set the
Files Path
$CIMPORTANT NOTE*  If your hard drive is named "Macintosh HD" and the
JHermes II application is in the folder named "BBS", then the transfer data
Lpaths are already set for the default directories.  If this is not the case,
Lthen you MUST manually set the path to each transfer directory to the folder
Iwhere you want the files kept. You must manually set the path for all new
Odirectories you create.  If the path is not set correctly, you will not be able
Lto upload to or download from the directory.  The BBS will notify users that
Gzero kilobytes is available on your hard drive when they try to upload.
PIf the File Manager is used to upload a file, it will report an error ID of -120
(Directory Not Found).
gThe files path tells the BBS application what folder the files for this section are in.  Click on the "
Set Path
$nbox, then find and highlight the folder you want the files stored in.  Then click on "Select" to set the path.
oDouble check the text showing the path to insure it is set correctly.  The files path is already set for the 15
jdefault directories in Area #1 as well as the 2 default directories in the Sysop Area.  You must have your
ihard drive and BBS folder properly named for these paths to be valid.  If you don't have the exact names,
gwant to put files in a different folder, or add new directories you will have to manually set the path.
kAll new uploads for that directory will be sent to this folder.   This does not mean that all files in this
ldirectory must be stored in this location.  By using the Files Manager (described later), you can keep files
nin different locations on any disk (by setting an individual file path for each file).  This is usually how CD
ROMs are used with Hermes II.
m.  Set the "
DL Cost Multiplier
$lThe value set here is multiplied by the size of the downloaded file (in kilobytes) to determine the download
oamount to be added to the user's file (cost to download).  Setting a value of 1 would charge him for the actual
ksize of the  file.  Setting the value to 2 would charge him for twice the size and setting the value to 0.5
.would charge him for 1/2 the size of the file.
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n.  Set the "
UL Credit Multiplier
$gThe value set here is multiplied by the size of an uploaded file (in kilobytes) to determine the upload
lamount to be added to the user's file (upload credit).  Setting a value of 1 would credit him for the actual
qsize of the  file.  Setting the value to 2 would credit him for twice the size and setting the value to 0.5 would
(credit him for 1/2 the size of the file.
o.  Set the "
Extra Credit per DL
This allows you to give "
download credit
)KD" to the uploaders of popular files.  If you have a value above zero
$pset here, each time a file in this directory is downloaded the file size in kilobytes is multiplied by the extra
ncredit value and the product is added to the uploader's "download credit" amount.  If the value is set to 0.2,
lthen each time the file is downloaded, the uploader of the file will get 20% of the file size (in kilobytes)
lcredited to his "download credit" amount.  Do not confuse "download credit" with "upload credit".  The extra
icredit applied here is download credit and is subtracted on a "1k for 1k" basis when the person downloads
Qadditional files.  If the value is set to 0, then there is no extra credit given.
p.  Set the "
Extra Credit Period
$mThis value limits the number of days the "Extra Credit per DL" is effective.  If the value is set to 30, then
pif a file was uploaded more than 30 days ago, no extra credit is given.  If the value is set to 0, then there is
no extra credit given.
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q.  Enter any "
Directory Administrators
" desired.
$^You can designate up to 3 "Directory Administrators" by entering their names in the "Directory
mAdministrators" fields. They will have sysop ability to move, rename and delete files in this directory only.
BClicking one of the Directory Administrator fields will show the "
Edit Administrators
" menu.  To add an
$hadministrator, click on "Change" and then enter the user's name or number and click on "OK".  Then click
lon "Save" to save the changes.  To delete an administrator, click on that administrators name, then click on
"Delete", and finally "Save".
Kr.   Set additional Transfer directories by repeating the above procedures.
kDouble-click on another directory name and repeat the above steps.  To delete a section, first select it by
mclicking on it once, then use the
Clear
 button.  You must choose the names of all directories you will need
jand create them in the order you want them to appear on the BBS.  You can always change the order later by
jclicking on the directory you want to move and dragging it to the position you want it to be.  Always make
lcertain that you properly set the path to the folder that will hold the files in that directory or Hermes II
t be able to find them for downloads.
6s.  Add a New Directory by clicking on "New Directory'
6Repeat the above steps to add an additional directory.
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$4t.  Delete an Area by clicking on "Delete Directory"
fHighlight an areas you want to delete and then click on the Delete Area box.  You will be prompted for
'confirmation before an area is deleted.
%u.  Click on OK to save the settings.
J5. Click on the "Sysop" Area.
lYou can configure the Sysop Area similar to other areas, but this area should have a SL that will allow only
Uthe CoSysop and Sysop to access the area.  The default DSL for the Sysop Area is 200.
J6. Double-Click on the "
Sysop Uploads
" Directory.
$jThe "Sysop Uploads" directory is special in that all uploads to the Sysop are sent to this directory.  You
jshould configure this so that either you alone or just you and your CoSysops have access to the directory.
hYou should have the DSL to Access it low enough for the lowest user that you wish to have the ability to
mupload files to the Sysop.  If you use the default security level setup, only you and your CoSysops will have
^access and you will not have to make any configuration changes to the Sysop Uploads directory.
%J7. Click on OK to save the settings.
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:K1.  Read the following information about setting up your
Message Sections
$kBefore starting to set up your message sections you need to have a clear understanding of the way Hermes II
etreats them.  The sections are set up as
Forums
 and
Sub forums
(subs).  There can be 10 Forums and
(each Forum may have 30 sub-sections.  A
Forum
) : is a master section heading.  It
s actually not much more
$lthan a name, or a header, for the section.  As an example to further explain Forums, lets say that you would
bbe running a BBS that supported 4 different types of computers; Mac, IBM, Atari, & Commodore.  You
dwould like to have distinct and separate message sections for each.  You would create 4 Forums named
frespectively, Macintosh, IBM, Atari, Commodore.  Then under the Macintosh Forum you would create  your
^actual message sections supporting that computer.  You might have subs titled "Industry News",
Hardware
Software
, "Games", "Programming", etc.   You might have several non computer related
_subs such as
Sports & Recreation", "World News", "Hobbies", "Movie Reviews", "Classified Ads",
h"Miscellaneous", etc.   Then you would do the same for each of the other Forums, but making each section
fappropriate for the support of that particular computer.  You might have a Forum Titled
Politics
ithen have sub sections under it for various discussions.  A good rule is to have Forum and Sub names that
hcover a broad area rather than a narrow or specific area.  Most users will use the N command to read all
jnew messages and if a sub is too narrow and results in few new messages being posted, there will be little
^or nothing that others will read during a New scan, resulting in the message sub slowly dying.
kThe default setup creates 1 Forum with 15 message subs in it.  If you use the default security level setup,
jall you will have to do is enter the names of the message subs.  The messages are stored in the
Messages
kfolder in your Hermes Files folder.  If you wish them to be placed elsewhere, just move the folder and hold
hdown option when you launch Hermes II to have the BBS prompt you to find and select the Messages folder.
QYou can also set the Message folder location manually from the System Prefs menu.
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Messages
>You will be presented with the Board Edit menu as shown above.
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$8K3.  Select Forum #1 by selecting it in the "Area:" box.
MUse the mouse to select a Forum so you can then enter the subs in that Forum.
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K4.  Click on "Message Sub #1".
aThis will cause the Sub forum information box above to be shown.  This is where you enter all the
hinformation regarding the sub.  Double-clicking on a Sub name will also bring up the dialog box for that
mSub.  If you are using the default Security Level setup, all you have to do is enter the name in each message
%sub.  Everything else is already set.
a.  Enter the Sub name.
+This name will be what is shown on the BBS.
b.  Set the
Read SL
$eThis value will be the minimum SL required to read messages in this sub.  Holding the Option key down
iwhile you click on the arrow will increment the value by 1 rather than 10.  (You can also restrict access
Rto this sub by setting a "Restriction" letter as explained later in this section).
c.  Set the
Post SL
$eThis value will be the minimum SL required to post messages in this sub.  Holding the Option key down
Jwhile you click on the arrow will increment the value by 1 rather than 10.
d.  Set the
Max Messages
$cThis sets the maximum number of messages that will be allowed to accumulate in this sub.  When this
jnumber is reached Hermes II will delete the oldest message in this sub  each time a new message is posted.
j(You can set any particular message so that it will not be auto-purged.  This can be accomplished only  by
4the Sysop when reading the message and typing an N.)
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e.  Set the
Min Age
$iThis allows you to set a minimum age a user must be to access this message section. If you do not want to
jrestrict the sub by age, just leave the value at zero.  Holding the Option key down while you click on the
garrow will increment the value by 1 rather than 10.  Hermes II gets a user
s date of birth during their
iinitial logon.  If the user does not meet the minimum age set, he will not be able to access the sub even
<though his SL or Access Letter would otherwise allow access.
f.  Set an
Access Letter
 if desired.
$hYou may set a single Access Letter to further restrict access to the message sub.  By entering an Access
nLetter, only users that also have that  letter set in their account will be able to access the sub even though
hthey may meet the minimum SL and age to read messages in the sub.  For example, any sub you want to keep
iprivate between you and a select group could be assigned Access Letter T for example.  You would then set
Fthe T Access Letter for each user you wish to have access to this sub.
g.  Select the
Anonymous message
)q     setting.
$hSetting Allow will allow messages to be posted anonymously, in this sub, by users who have that ability.
gSetting Disallow will not allow messages in this sub to be posted anonymously by anyone.  Setting Force
\will cause all messages posted here to be made anonymous with or without the user
s consent.
.h.  Set the method of message Storage desired.
eThis allows you to select how you want your messages and mail stored. You can choose to store all the
emessages in each Forum in a single (Indexed) file or save each message as a separate file (Multiple).
hNormally you should select the Indexed method, as it is much faster than the Multiple method.  A maximum
fof 500 messages per sub is available with the Indexed method, so if you want more than this number you
imust select the Multiple method.  This will allow a maximum of 999 messages per sub.  You can change this
Bafter you have messages on your board without losing any messages.
i.  Check the
)L    Threading
 box if desired.
$eCheck this box if you want message threading to be used in this sub.   Normally Threading is selected
hbecause it allows users to "follow" a series of messages about the same topic without having to read non
crelated messages in between.  For example, if somebody posts a message titled
New Macs
 then other
fusers could use the (F)ollow Thread command to read all replies to this string of messages, or use the
g(R)eply command to reply to that message.  If you do not select the Threading option, users will not be
:prompted for the person "To" whom the message is directed.
j.  Check the box "
Use Real Names
)Y " if highlighted and if desired.
$lIf the Echo box is checked, the "Use Real Names" box is enabled.  If you have your BBS set up to use Aliases
hrather than real names, but you want to use real names in a directory (to show real names in the message
isub and to export real names to a network), check this box.  Real names will be shown and exported to the
network.
k.  Check the box "
Show City, State
" if desired.
$jIf you use real names on your BBS and you want the city/state field to be displayed in the messages, check
@this box.  It cannot be selected if you use aliases on your BBS.
l.  Set the
"Sub Classification".
$eCheck the "Local" button if the message sub is for your BBS only and not being shared over a network.
Check the "
)6    Fido Echo
)-C" button if the message sub is being shared over a FidoNet network.
Check the "
UseNet News
)=R" button if the message sub is being shared with a UseNet Newsgroup through a Fido
$h"gateway" BBS.  The only difference between the Fido Echo button and UseNet News button is that the "To"
efield is automatically set to "All" for the UseNet News selection in compliance with UseNet Newsgroup
message formatting.
_The Fido Echo and UseNet News buttons are only checked if you are using a mailer application in
kconjunction with Hermes and have set this sub up as a sub that is shared over a network.  See Appendix A on
,"Networking" for  setting up network echoes.
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m.  Enter any "
Conference Moderators
" desired.
$hYou can designate up to 3 "Conference Moderators" by entering their names in the "Conference Moderators"
lfields. They will have sysop ability to move and delete files in this message sub only.  Clicking one of the
+Conference Moderator fields will show the "
Edit Administrators
)`*" menu.  To add an administrator, click on
$f"Change" and then enter the user's name or number and click on "OK".  Then click on "Save" to save the
lchanges.  To delete an administrator, click on that administrators name, then click on "Delete", and finally
"Save".
9n.  Click OK when all settings are complete for this sub.
.The attributes can be changed later if needed.
:o.  Set additional subs by repeating the above procedures.
Repeat a-n as outlined.
IK5.  Click the Close box on the Board Edit menu to save all the settings.
hThis completes the setup unless you want to add more Forums.  If so, continue with the procedures below.
TK6.  Click the "New" button (at the Forums Level) and then enter the new Forum name.
lThis will cause a dialog box to appear for you to fill in the name of the new Forum as it will appear on the
K7.  Click "OK'.
/This will enter the new Forum name in the list.
;K8.  Click New again and continue to enter new Forum names.
fEnter all the Forums you want on your BBS.  You can easily add more later.  Double-clicking on a Forum
dname will let you edit the Forum name. If you want to remove a Forum you have entered, highlight the
jForum name and click on the "Clear" button.  Clicking on the "Close Box" will save your entries.  Clicking
Don the "Cancel" button will  close the menu without saving anything.
:K9.  Repeat steps K3 through K5 for the additional Forums.
HYou can create a total of 10 forums, with 30 message subs in each forum.
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G-Files
*L1.  Pull down the Setup menu and select
G-Files
$hThe following G-Files menu is displayed.  The G-Files are used to keep semi-permanent text files on your
bBBS.  You do not have to set this up, so you can skip this on initial setup and add G-Files later.
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L2. Click New
Cand enter the name of the section in the "Section/Folder" name box.
$SUse the mouse to highlight the box or hit the tab key until the box is highlighted.
L3.  Set the
Minimum SL
 for access to this section.
$jClicking on the arrows will change the value by ten and clicking with the Option key depressed changes the
value by one.
UIf you do not want a minimum SL for  access to this section, just leave a value of 0.
L4.  Enter the
Minimum Age
 for access to this section.
$jClicking on the arrows will change the value by ten and clicking with the Option key depressed changes the
value by one.
VIf you do not want a minimum age for  access to this section, just leave a value of 0.
L5.  Enter an
Access Letter
 if desired.
$lIf you want to limit access to a special group, you may further limit access by entering an Access Letter to
Rallow only those users access that have this letter selected in their user record.
%L6.  Click New to save the selection.
hThis will cause the name of the section you just typed to move to the left column indicating it has been
nentered.  A folder of will be created in the G-Files folder with the same name as the selection you just made.
jYou can  enter additional names and repeat the procedure to add new sections until you are finished (up to
n99 sections each with up to 99 text files).  To remove a section, click on its name and then click Clear.  You
1must manually delete the folder for that section.
L7. Click on the Close box.
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7L8.  Put text files in the appropriate G-Files folders.
4The files will now show up in your G-Files sections.
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$+M1. Read the following before setting your
Node Prefs
)B    settings.
$fModem setup problems account for by far the great majority of setup difficulties.  Buying the cheapest
^modem on the market may not be a wise thing to do when running a BBS.  There are large quality
gdifferences in modems rated at the same speed.  Using a high quality modem that is commonly-used in BBS
foperations will likely result in a smooth setup and reliable operations.  US Robotics, Hayes, Telebit,
cPractical Peripherals modems are among those modems often considered to be well suited for BBS use.
aLineLink, Zoom, Supra and "off-brand" modems may cause problems in setup due to lack of available
gmodem drivers, and poor connections, usually due to an inability to handle line noise that is common to
most phone systems.
)i4Using a high quality modem cannot be overemphasized!
$QYou should set your Node Prefs menu like one of the 3 examples above.  You should
/select the specific modem driver you are using.
3M2. Pull down the "Sysop" Menu and select "Node 1".
hIf you have an extended keyboard the function keys switch to the node number of the function key pressed
f(pressing Command-Option with a number will also select that node). Be sure to set Node Prefs for each
+M3. Pull down the
Setup
 menu and select
Node Preferences
$fYou can select Node Prefs by using the mouse to select Node Prefs under the Setup menu or by selecting
hCommand P.  You will be presented with the Node Prefs dialog to set various settings.  Set these options
=according to the CPU, modem and custom BBS cable  being used.
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M4.  Select the
serial port
 you want for this node.
$mSelect the port your modem is connected to in the upper left. Note: If you are setting up a node for use only
ion local keyboard (null node) be sure to select "None" for the port.  If you are running with a multiport
fserial card, this box will also show any devices registered with the Macintosh Communications Toolbox.
@The AppleTalk selection allows you to designate this port as an
S    AppleTalk
ADSP
connection.  To use Appletalk
$iyou must have Appletalk turned on from the Chooser and have the Appletalk ADSP tool installed in both the
aBBS computer and any remote Mac calling via the Appletalk connection.  Any ADSP terminal may then
:connect to it as if it were using a modem or direct cable.
M5.  Select the
Modem Driver
$cSelect the modem you are using.  If you are using any Hayes Compatible 2400 or 1200 baud modem then
eselect the Generic 2400 driver.  Users of high speed modems must select the specific modem driver for
jthat brand and type modem.  If you can
t find the required modem driver here, call the support BBS.  There
iis a directory there which contains many additional modem drivers that unregistered users may access.  If
fyou can't find a modem driver there, you can create your own here by clicking New.  See Appendix B for
finformation on making a modem driver.  The process is very straightforward.  If you get a modem driver
gfrom the support BBS, you will need to import the driver into Hermes II.  To do this when running under
gSystem 7, just drop the file over the Hermes II application icon at any time and Hermes II will run and
fimport the driver into its list.   Also, you can delete any excess or test drivers you may not need by
gselecting the driver and clicking on the Delete button.  The Export button allows you to export a modem
jdriver to a file so that you can distribute it to places like the support BBS.  When running System 6, you
jwill need to use ResEdit to first copy the driver resource.  Using ResEdit, open the Hermes II application
eand double click the  MoDr resource.  Then select paste to insert the new modem driver into the list.
hModem drivers created for Hermes applications prior to Hermes II v3.0 will not load as the modem drivers
kwere changed with v3.0.  If you try to load a modem driver that has been saved as the same name as a driver
jalready installed, the new driver will overwrite the one currently installed with the same name.  You will
9have to rename the currently-installed driver to save it.
M6. Set the
Max Baud
$jUse this popup menu to select the highest baud rate that your modem is capable of running if you are using
ha modem no faster than 2400 baud.  If you are using a modem faster than 2400 baud, set 19200.  After you
dverify proper operation you should change the speed to 38400 or 57600 to maximize throughput if your
fmodem will support the higher speeds. The Max Baud speed is also be the speed at which your modem will
fbe initialized.  If you do not have the Change Speed box checked, then this is the speed at which your
ecomputer and modem will transfer data between them.  Proper flow control settings must be used.  When
Cusing a high speed modem you should not check the Change Speed box.
M7. Set the
Min Baud
$jUse this popup menu to select the minimum baud rate you will allow.  Calls at any baud rate less than what
8you select here will not be allowed to log onto the BBS.
M8. Name the Node
jYou can put any information here that you wish.  The information will show up when the node is waiting for
ja call.  When the node is in use, the node window will show the node number and the name of the user.  You
@may want to put the phone number of this node or the modem type.
!M9. Either check or don't check "
Off Hook In Local
$lIf checked, Hermes II will take the selected node's phone line off hook when you log onto the board from the
local keyboard.
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$"M10. Either check or don't check "
Change Speed
$`When this box is checked, Hermes II will change it's DTE-DCE (computer - modem) port rate to the
dcurrent DCE-DCE (modem - modem) connection speed.  If the "Change Speed" box is NOT checked, the DCE
$hDCE rate will be ignored and Hermes II will always set the DTE-DCE port rate to the max baud rate set in
gNode Prefs.  For 2400 baud or slower modems you should check this box. For high speed modems you should
knot check this box.  Hermes II will automatically adjust your modem
s initialization by appending different
>commands depending on whether the Change Speed box is checked.
#M11.  Either check or don't check "
DTR Hangup
$dThis box should be checked only if you have a modem capable of hanging up by switching the DTR (Data
4Terminal Ready) signal (most have this capability).
The Hermes II custom BBS
Cable ID#1
required.
):](You can order one of these cables from Computer Classifieds.  See the Hardware Appendix here
$^or you can order online from Olympus, the Hermes II Support BBS). However, if you use hardware
hhandshake flow control as described below this feature cannot be used and you should not check this box.
iWithout the custom BBS cable and the DTR box checked, if a user hangs up rather than logging off the BBS,
iyour system will not recognize that the connection has been broken and the caller will not be logged off.
cThis could result in no callers being able to connect to the BBS until you manually reset the node.
"M12. Either check or don't check "
Hardware Handshake
$dIf you are using a high speed modem that supports RTS/CTS flow control (hardware handshake), you can
5use this form of flow control by checking this box.
+To use this feature  you must use Hermes II
Custom BBS
Cable ID #3
H  (You can order one of these cables from Computer Classifieds.  See the
$eHardware Appendix here or you can order online from Olympus, the Hermes II Support BBS).Make sure the
fDTR Hangup box is unchecked as that feature conflicts with the hardware handshake feature.  Your modem
jinit string will automatically be modified according to the modem driver you have selected.  Remember that
kthere is no need to use this feature, and although it is theoretically more reliable and provides a minimal
ispeed increase, little or no advantage has been documented in normal operation.  Also, it only works with
hsome models of the Macintosh.  See the Hardware Requirements section at the beginning of this manual. If
DCD Pin 7/Chip
)N: button is dimmed, your Mac does not support this feature.
M13. Either check or uncheck "
Sysop Node
$oIf the node is used only by the Sysop and you do not want the node' s activity to be included in the BBS  Usage
Record, then check this box.
M14. Select the appropriate
Carrier Detect
 method.
$KTo use this feature  you must use one of the custom Hermes II BBS Cables.
The three options
$mlisted here all do the same thing; they specify a specific line in your cable to use in determining whether a
Nuser is logged on or not (whether a carrier is detected).  The first option,
    CTS Pin 5
 should be checked if
you are using
Cable ID#1
. If you have the Hermes
Cable ID #3
);$  and are using hardware handshaking
$g(RTS/CTS flow control) you should choose according to the following guidelines.  If you are running the
-node from the modem or printer port, choose
DCD Pin 7/Chip
.  If you are using the CSI multiport serial
$1card AND are using hardware handshaking, choose
DCD Pin 7/Driver
.  If you are using the CSI multiport
$hserial card AND are using XON/XOFF flow control (use Cable ID#1 with this setup), then you should select
dCTS Pin 4.  Certain Macintosh models do not have GPi support on their serial port and these will not
Ksupport the DCD Chip option.  See the GPi support list for affected models.
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M15. Set the
Start Time
 and
End Time
$mThese settings allow you to have this node start up and shut down at the preset times.  For instance, you may
ihave node 1 active 24 hours a day but have node 2 active only between 8 PM and 6 AM.  Hermes II will tell
ithe modem on node 2 to not answer the phone during the
 hours.  Users will be told when they log on
nthat the node is going down at a certain time if their allotted time will overlap the time to shut down. Their
jtime will be adjusted accordingly but they will not be logged off in the middle of a transfer or posting a
dmessage.  Clicking on the arrows will change the hour value and clicking on them with the Option key
(depressed will change the minutes value.
M16. Set the
Inactivity Timeout
$mThis sets the number of minutes of inactivity allowed before a user is logged off.  The user will be given an
n"inactivity logoff alert" when half of this time has elapsed.  Clicking on the arrows will change the value by
Tten and clicking on them with the Option key depressed will change the value by one.
M17. Set the
Buffer Size
$[The number in this box represents how many lines Hermes II will reserve in memory for your
scrollback
buffer
c for the selected node.  240 lines is about 10 BBS pages.  400 lines is  the maximum, and 24 is the
$iminimum.  A larger buffer requires more memory, so it may be best to set this to set this to 200 or less.
jClicking on the arrows will change the value by ten and clicking with the Option key depressed will change
the value by one.
M18. Set the
Ring Number
)K. to what ring number the BBS should answer on.
$jNormally this should be set to 1 so that Hermes II will answer on the first ring.  If you have a caller ID
kdevice hooked up to this line, setting the ring number greater than 1 will delay the answering of the phone
`so that the caller ID information can be collected.  To use this your phone system must support
    caller ID
$Gand you must obtain the caller ID hardware to display this information.
M19. Set the Minimum
Security Level
 required for this Node.
$lIf you want all users to have access to this node, leave the SL setting at zero or blank.  If you do want to
mrestrict access to this node, set the minimum security level required to access this node.  If you have set a
jminimum security level, only users with this SL or higher will be able to call this node.  Clicking on the
garrows will change the value by ten and clicking with the Option key depressed will change the value by
hone.  If you set both a minimum SL and enter an Access Letter, then users must have both the required SL
$and Access Letter to call this node.
M20. Set the
Access Letter
 required for this Node.
$hIf you want all users to have access to this node, leave the Access Letter box blank.  If you do want to
orestrict access to this node, enter the Access Letter required for this node.  If an Access Letter is set, only
kusers with this Access Letter will be allowed to call this node.  If you set both a minimum SL and enter an
]Access Letter, then users must have both the required SL and Access Letter to call this node.
8M21. Select the "New User" Security Level for this Node.
pYou must select the Security Level Classification that is to be given to new users logging on via this node.  If
kthe desired SL Classification does not show up in the list, go to the Security Levels menu and click on the
n"Active Level" box on that SL Classification to make it appear.  This feature will allow you to give different
nSL Classifications to new users depending on what node they log on to the first call.  This feature allows you
nto essentially run two different BBSs from the same application or give different access to a class of callers
that has access to this node.
2M22. Click on either the "Normal" or "Alternate"
Welcome Menu
 button.
$iThis designates which Welcome menu will be shown on this node at logon.  You can edit both the Normal and
dAlternate Welcome menus from the Menus menu under Setup.  This feature allows you to essentially run
gtwo different BBSs from the same application or show different BBS menus to a class of callers that has
iaccess to this node.  Another use might be to have one set of menus in English and another in a different
    language.
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M23. Click the "OK" Box.
pThis saves the settings.  The selected node should now show "Waiting" which indicated it is now set and ready to
maccept calls.  The modem is not properly set if the text says "Waiting for modem, hold Command-. to abort..."
hthen gives a two series of two beeps each and then the text saying "There seems to be a problem with the
modem...
[t will be rechecked every 30 seconds, or press return."  Normally an incorrect modem driver
$k(modem initialization), invalid initialization speed (Max Baud speed), improper modem cable or flow control
nsetting in Node Prefs is the cause for this.  Modem setup accounts for about 85% of setup problems, so using a
jhigh quality modem and the proper cable will insure reliable operation.  Once the modem is set up properly
.there should be no further problem with setup.
2M24. Repeat these procedures for additional nodes.
-You can change the number of Nodes from the "
Number of Nodes
)Q," menu under setup.  You will likely want to
$lset up one node for local Sysop logons, so callers can continue to access the BBS while you are also online.
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N1.  Open the
Feedback Options
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This will show the "
Multiple Feedback
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Feedback
)+' to be sent to CoSysops or  other users
$bby using the Feedback command.  If you only want Feedback to the sysop, do not complete this menu.
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4a.  Select a user to whom Feedback is to be allowed.
0b.  Enter the Feedback User's Area of Expertise.
Dc  Click on the Add button to include the user in the Feedback list.
7d.  Click on the Save button to complete the selection.
?N3.  To Remove a user from the Feedback list, do the following:
Ga.  Select the user in the Feedback Users list that you want to remove.
Ib.  Click on the Remove button to remove the user from the Feedback List.
5c.  Click on the Save button to complete the removal.
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* /O1.  Select "Local Logon" under the Sysop menu.
<This will log you on the BBS so you can set up your account.
BO2.  Type "New" at the prompt and enter the information asked for.
gThis will take you through the normal sign on procedure, getting your name, password, etc.   Answer the
jquestions as they are presented until you are fully logged onto the BBS.  The system will pause at various
dpoints so you can read information. Press carriage return when ready to continue.  Since this system
fdoesn
t yet know you, it will take you through all the same steps as it will for your users, including
fsending a note to the sysop asking for validation. Once you reach the Main Menu you will have the same
naccess that you set up for your first time users.  At this point you can explore a bit and see what everything
klooks like (without sysop power) or log off and set your access levels.   You can make sure you have it set
Nup as you want by checking all commands with your currently, low access level.
7O3.  Select the User Edit menu under the Sysop command.
*This will show User #1 (Sysop) by default.
#O4.  Set up the Sysop user account.
a.  Set the SL to 255.
mNear the bottom on the left side you will see edit boxes for SL and DSL. You need to set both of these to 255
)for yourself. This gives you sysop power.
b.  Check the Sysop box.
!This gives you full Sysop access.
.c.  Check all Access Letters for your account.
PThis will give you access to any section that may ever require an Access Letter.
d.  Check all the Forum boxes.
dCheck the boxes labeled MeFr that stands for
Message Forums
.  This gives you access to all message
6Forums, even though you may not have created them all.
LThe BBS is now operational!  Continue reading to get acquainted with all the
7additional features during actual operation of the BBS.
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Local Logon
HThis will allow a manual logon from the keyboard by you or another user.
Fast Logon
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    Available
nThis will "toggle" the setting off and on and will allow users to "page" the sysop when on.  You must use care
Nin selecting this manually because at the beginning and end of the specified "
Sysop Available
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$dsystem just toggles to the opposite setting. If you manually change the availability, you must later
(manually return it to its correct state.
Hold Offline
oIf you select Hold Offline, Hermes II will set up a counter for each node to take it off hook at the next call.
gTo go back online, you must manually get the modems to hang up.  This feature may be used to gracefully
)take the BBS off-line as callers log off.
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$kThe various User Edit menus will allow you to find, edit and delete user accounts.  There are several menus
4that display different aspects of each user account.
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    User List
)-A" menu is the first menu that is displayed.  It will allow you to
$hdisplay all users by number in ascending order, from A to Z, or by last logon date.  You can also select
kSearch to find users.  The list of users found in a search is shown in the scrollable window and the actual
gnumber found is shown in the lower right part of the menu.  By double clicking on a user's name you can
Aaccess the various "pages" of the User Edit menu for that person.
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$lClick on the "Security" Icon to display the Security page for the selected user.  The "Security" page of the
kUser Editor has all the access-related items about the user.  It is basically a copy of the Security Levels
mmenu and will show the settings for the selected user and allow changes on an individual user basis.  You can
>change all the user's security attributes by selecting a new "
SL Class
)(#" from the pull-down SL Class menu.
$@When selecting a new class you have the option of the following:
 No other key depressed
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Access Letters
)E$ and Restriction Numbers NOT changed
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'Change SL and DSL - Access Letters and
Restriction Numbers
are COMBINED
 Text telling the items being changed will be displayed at the bottom left part of the menu when you open
the pull down menu.
 If you check the
)X    Sysop box
)0$, the user will see the Sysop menus.
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)X    Alert box
)-D, the Alert Chime will sound each time the user connects to the BBS.
 If you check the
Delete box
)2M, the user's mail is immediately deleted and the account will be deleted when
the window is closed.
 You can individually change any item on the Security page to customize the user's account.  If you want a
kuser to have the SL Class of a validated user, but you want to allow him to stay online longer than this SL
`Class is set for, set his SL Class and then change his Time Allowed On value to a higher number.
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$mClick on the "Stats" page to display various statistics about the user's account.  You can change most of the
Mstatistics on this page. The following is an explanation of the items listed:
    Username:
 Name or Alias & User Number
    Donation:
)6$ Text field for donation information
City/State:
 City/State
Last Donation:
)R$ Text field for donation information
Last:
( Last Date Called  --  First date called
Expiration Date:
)_$ Text field for donation information
Baud:
& The user
s connect speed of last call
Alert:
)"- Checked box will sound alert when user calls
Delete:
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Msgs:
) $  number of public messages posted
Email:
 E-Mail sent.
Calls:
 Total number of times called
Today:
 Total number of times called
Restricted Hours:
Time period user can't call BBS
Upld:
 Number of files uploaded
 Kilobytes uploaded
Dnld:
 Number of files downloaded
 Kilobytes download
K Cred:
)*& Kilobytes of DL credit given by Sysop
Notes:
 Scratch pad for you notes
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$kUsername and number can be edited.  If there is a
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lerase these; if you should decide to include this at a later time, Hermes II uses the character to determine
5that it should ask that user for the new information.
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$gThe Search menu allows you to very quickly search your user base.  With a large BBS you will appreciate
othis feature.  Any field left blank will not be included in the search.  If you if you both enter 30 in the DSL
lbox and then enter a letter in the Access Letter box and click on the "Has" button, the search will show all
husers that have both items.  The name field is a constant wild card.  If you enter
David
 into the name
mfield, all users with
David
 somewhere in their name will be selected.   Except for the Access Letter field,
hthe other fields require numeric values.  You can search for those users with SLs greater, less than, or
iequal to the number you enter in the box.  You can use the Tab key to quickly navigate between the boxes.
gWhen you are finished entering the parameters, enter a carriage return or click Search and all matching
+users will appear in the list in User Edit.
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oThis selection is for uploading  new files and  deleting or editing files already online.  The following dialog
*will be shown upon selecting File Manager:
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 To select the desired File Transfer Area, select it from the pull-down menu at the top left part of the
iabove menu.  Once the desired Area is displayed, select the desired File Transfer Directory from the pull
$'down menu directly below the first one.
 Click on "File Aware" to show all files that are in the selected folder (106Ext Games in our example) but
^are NOT listed in the current file directory.  This feature is useful in finding "lost" files.
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 Click on the "Alphabetical" box if you want the sort method to be alphabetical.  Do not click on this box if
-you want files to be sorted by date uploaded.
 To delete one or more files, first highlight the files you want to delete and then click on "Delete".  Hermes
will prompt you to:
71 - Verify that you want to delete the entry on the BBS
.2 - Delete the actual file from the hard drive
83 - Delete the upload credit from the uploaders account.
jHolding down option when you click on Delete will bypass these dialogs and delete the files and UL credit.
 To move one or more files, first highlight the files you want to move and then click on "Move".  A menu
Xwill be displayed so you can select the Area and Directory the files are to be moved to.
 Click on the "Sort" button to sort all files in a directory.  The files will be sorted by name.
 The "Snap To" button allows rapid selection of the folder corresponding to the selected directory.
 The Display (Normal or Stats) buttons select type of display shown for the directory.  Normal will show
fthe description while Stats will show times downloaded, uploader number, upload date and last download
!date in place of the description.
 The "On Disk" bullet signifies that the file listing does have it's associated file on the hard drive or other
storage device.
 The "Ext Desc" bullet signifies that there is an extended description entered for this file.
 The "Eject" button will eject floppy disks or other removable media.
 The "Desktop" button will rapidly select the desktop level.
 "Upload" will allow uploading the file selected in the folder window to the current transfer directory.
cWhen you press Upload , the File Manager  will ask you if you want to move the selected file to the
nassociated folder for this directory and if you want to delete the original file from the disk.  If you choose
onot to move the file into the associated folder, Hermes will set an individual path to this file.  You must not
7move this file or Hermes will not be able to access it.
 Done will close the File Manager window.
 To edit the file name or description first click on that item and then position the cursor or highlight the
part to be edited.
 To edit an extended description, first double click on the extended description bullet to open the extended
ddescription box.  You can also change the uploader name/number from the extended description dialog.
 If you have more than approximately 500 files in a section, the list will be truncated.  The first 32k of
bfiles will be listed and can be edited.  The remaining files can be edited from the remote editor.
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User Manager
User Manager
)C@ can be an invaluable tool for established BBSs.  It has global
search and replace
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$kthat will allow sysops to manage user accounts.  For example, if you want to change all users with SL 30 to
mSL 40 and give them an Access Letter, Restriction, etc. you can search for these users and then change all of
ethe accounts at once rather than changing them one by one.  The User Manager will both search for and
hreplace multiple items  This multiple search capability could be used to search for all users with SL 30
fand had not called in 60 days as an example.  Once you have found this group you could change their SL
fClassification or even delete them by simply selecting the "Delete" option.  There are many situations
hwhere the User Manager can save the sysop from the tedious job of manually changing items for a group of
users.
kThe User Manager is a "global" editor and was not designed to search for individual users; the sysop should
juse the User Editor for this.  The User Manager does not search for names, aliases and some items that are
mnormally managed by SL Classification.  These include time online, post/call ratio, time online, etc.  If you
iwant to change these you should set a new SL with the desired values and change the group's SL to the new
cIt may take a little time to get used to the User Manager, but the more you use it the greater your
dappreciation for it's value will be.  With careful thought you will find new ways to employ the User
hManager to search for and/or modify accounts.  For example, try searching for Sysop access to see if you
Lhave inadvertently checked this box when you thought you hit the Delete box.
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$(To search for a group, do the following:
]a.  Select the first category you want to search for by clicking on the name to highlight it.
0b.  Check the On/Off box to enable the category.
c.  Select the
Operator
)+P from the popup menu.  The operators change depending on the selected item.  For
1jnumeric categories you will have "equal to, "not equal to", greater than" and "less than".  For text items
`you have the option of search for "exact" or "partial" matches or "equals" and "does not equal".
$ed.  Enter or select a value.  For most categories you will just enter a numerical value or text.  For
_categories such as Forum and Restriction Number you select an item by using the popup menu that
ewill be displayed and then checking the selection box right below the Off/On box.  You can search for
0multiple forums or Restriction Numbers this way.
$5e.  Click on the "Add" button to enter the selection.
of.  Enter any additional categories as shown above.  If you want to reset all of the categories selected, click
gon the "Reset Search" button.  If you want to remove just a single category from the search, select the
Hcategory, click on the On/Off box again to uncheck it, and click on Add.
$fg.  Click on the "Search" button to start the search process.  When searching, a progress bar will be
Vdisplayed and the number of users found will be shown as the names appear in the list.
$aOnce you have searched for and found users, the Replace User, Export and Delete Users buttons are
@activated.  If you double click on an individual user name, the
Remove User
 and
    User Edit
 buttons are
activated.
iIf you change a group of users and replace the SL with an "active" SL (one with the Active box checked in
mthe Security Levels menu), all of the items associated with that SL Classification will be changed.  The User
kManager will show the SL Class name when you enter it with the "Add" button.  If the SL is not active, then
X"Unclassified" will be shown in the User Manager and only the SL itself will be changed.
    User Edit
hTo go to the User Edit menu, either double click on a name or select a name and click on the "User Edit"
Kbutton.  This will allow you to examine or edit an individual user account.
Remove User
$hTo remove a user from the list, select the user and then click on the "Remove User" button.  This can be
juseful in removing a user that you do not want to change along with the rest of the group with the Replace
[command.  This command just removes the user from the list and does not delete his account.
Delete Users
$hClicking on the "Delete Users" button will delete all the users in the list.  A confirmation dialog will
kprevent you from accidentally deleting users unintentionally.  You can "undelete" users by selecting Delete
;as the Category and setting the Operator to "not equal to".
Export
$kThe User Manager can export user data so that it could be used by a database application.  Clicking on this
bbutton will show the menu below.  You can select the whether you want the items "tab-delimited" or
h"comma-delimited".  Once you have selected your choice, click on the boxes corresponding to all the user
kitems that you want included in the exported data.  Only the boxes you check will be exported.  Click OK to
export the list.
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$BTo replace values for the group of users listed, do the following:
fa.  Click on the "Replace" button.  This automatically clears out the categories you had searched for.
hb.  Select and enter all the items you want changed just as if you were doing a search.  You can replace
gmultiple items.  The User Manager will change only the items that you select by using the "Add" button,
chowever you should remember that by changing the SL Classification you will be assigning ALL of the
*values associated with that particular SL.
$mc.  Click the OK button to start the replace operation.  You will be prompted for confirmation of any replace
Xaction to prevent you from unintentionally replacing items.  The items are replaced when
eyou click on the confirmation button, so once items are actually changed you would have to do another
&replace operation to change them back.
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BBS Logs
 sub-menus will include the "
Usage Record
Today" log
 and "
Archived logs
".  The Usage Record
$gshows BBS statistics.  The "Today" log shows a log of each user's BBS activity including a list of menu
lcommands typed while online.  The archived logs are old Today logs.  You set the number of days activity you
Zwant to keep in the System Preferences menu.  You can have up to 99 days of logs retained.
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Network Logs
Network Logs
 include the "
Network Usage Record
Network Today
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Archived logs
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$O"Network Today" log shows a breakdown of each network connection for the day.
$bNetwork Usage Record shows the daily network total number of calls, messages imported and messages
kexported.  The Archived logs are old Network Today logs.  You can have up to 99 days of logs retained.  The
Fnumber of days activity to keep is set in the System Preferences menu.
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a.  Network Today Log
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Import started at : 11:24:49
Imported 58 network messages.
Imported message breakdown:
@AREANAME                            FORUM    SUB     CAT    MSGS
@----------------------------------  -----    ---     ---    ----
@Network Mail                         000     000     000       4
@Hermes Sysops <Network>              001     016     016       4
@EchoMac <Fidonet>                    003     002     062      10
@Mac Software <Fidonet>               003     003     063       1
@Mac Comm <Fidonet>                   003     005     065       1
@System 7 <Fidonet>                   003     007     067       1
@Mac For Sale <Fidonet>               003     009     069       6
@High Speed Modems  <Fidonet>         004     001     091      21
Import file size : 40996 bytes.
Import ended at : 11:25:19
b.  Network Usage Log
*#-DATE        DAY   CALLS   IMPORTED   EXPORTED
---------    ---   -----   --------   --------
-12/29/94    Thu      43       1436         24
-12/28/94    Wed      50       1387         30
-12/27/94    Tue      41       1471         22
-12/26/94    Mon      62       1069         51
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Sysop Externals
lThis takes you to the Sysop External applications (if any are installed).  Sysop externals are normally used
kto set up user-accessed externals.  Many externals are set up online and do not use Sysop externals at all.
Terminal Mode
gThis takes you into a built in communications terminal for calling other systems.  The Terminal Menu is
*grayed out until you select Terminal Mode.
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Terminal Mode - Baud
^You can set the terminal DTE-DCE (computer to modem) speed by opening the "Baud" menu item and
cselecting the speed from the sub menu.  For most operations you would not need to access this menu.
Terminal Mode - Emulate
QYou can set the terminal to emulate either TTY (ASCII) or ANSI by this selection.
Terminal Mode - Local Echo
jYou can turn local echo on or off from this selection.  If the local echo mode, the terminal "echoes" your
jkeystrokes.  If the BBS you are calling does not itself echo keystrokes back to your terminal, then select
hthis to make them visible on the screen.  If you get double characters when typing, turn local echo off.
Terminal Mode - Strip Hi Bit
lBy selecting this option you can change your system from 8 data bit operation to 7 data bit operation.  This
/will allow you to call systems with this setup.
Terminal Mode - Dial
#If you select "Dial" the following
Dialer
 menu will be brought up.
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$bYou can enter frequently-called BBS names in the left columns and their phone numbers in the right
jcolumns for easy dialing from the built-in dialer.  When you click on the "OK" button, Hermes II will save
`any new BBS names and numbers and dial all numbers that are checked, beginning with the top most
gnumber.  If a number is busy, the dialer will reset and skip to the next number.  If only one number is
lchecked, Hermes II will continue to dial the number until a connection is established.  Once a connection is
iestablished, Hermes II will automatically uncheck the dial box for that BBS.  While Hermes II is dialing,
fyou can cancel the dialing by hitting any key.  Hitting "Cancel" will close the menu without saving or
dialing.
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Protocol Menu
Protocol menu
)FU is used in file transfer operations and the following send and receive menu commands
$lare only active while in the Terminal mode.   You can send and receive files with several transfer protocols
;as well as other miscellaneous transfer-related operations.
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Protocol -
Send ASCII
$hThis is used to send a "text" file.  If you use the //upload command to insert text, you should use this
-protocol to send your uncompressed text file.
Protocol -
Send X-Modem
$9This sends files by any of 4 different X-modem protocols.
"Xmodem:  standard 128 byte x-modem
Xmodem 1k:  1024 byte x-modem
+Ymodem Batch:  multiple 1024k x-modem files
?Ymodem-g:  Streaming protocol for error-correcting modems only.
Protocol -
Send Z-Modem
$jThis  sends files by the very reliable Z-modem protocol.  Z-modem Batch allows you to send multiple files.
Protocol -
Receive ASCII
$=This will receive files being sent to you via ASCII protocol.
Protocol -
Receive X-Modem
$cThis allows you to select and receive files being sent to you via X-modem and X-modem 1k protocols.
Protocol -
Receive Z-Modem
$gThis allows you to select and receive files being sent to you via Z-modem and Z-modem batch.  Hermes II
jhas  an "auto-start" feature that will automatically start receiving the file if the other system supports
gthis feature.  If the transfer does not start automatically, select this command when downloading via Z
modem.
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Protocol -
)E    Set ASCII
$jThis command opens a menu where you can type in the ASCII file type Hermes II will save all files received
by the ASCII transfer protocol.
Protocol -
Set Z-Modem
$(This command is currently unimplimented.
Protocol -
Set Receive Folder
$cBy selecting this command you can designate what folder Hermes II will put all downloaded files in.
*:    User Menu
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jSelecting this while a user is online will put you in chat mode where you and the user can  have an online
lconversation.  Selecting it a second time will take you out of chat mode and return the user to his original
lposition on the BBS.  See the System Preferences for an explanation of the various Chat modes available.  If
fa user requests a chat, the Chat menu item will show up in bold type when you select the node that was
requesting the chat.
Change Access
Selecting
Change Access
)CP brings up the User Editor and allows you to make  changes to the current user's
$ifile, Security Levels, etc., while the user is online. Any changes you make will take affect immediately.
Squelch User
Selecting
Squelch User
)?M prevents the current user from typing anything until you select this command
$iagain. Useful to prevent the user from typing commands etc. while you take control for any reason such as
*while you're adjusting his Security Level.
)*     + or - 5
$HWill add/subtract 5 minutes of the current user
s remaining online time.
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Temporary Sysop
Selecting
Temporary Sysop
)UM gives the current user temporary access to the online sysop commands. Select
$oagain to turn off.  This is for the current call only and would not be in affect if the user hung up and called
fback. A possible use for this may be in a case where you wanted to use the sysop commands to sort file
fsections or move a file from one directory to another for this user. You could also use the command to
3disable his keyboard (Squelch User) while you work.
Broadcast Message
Selecting "
Broadcast Message
)YO" will display a dialog box where you can compose a message that can be sent to
$fall users online.  This can be used for any general notification rather than individually sending node
(messages or selecting chat for each node
Disconnect
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*~:Terminates the current call in whatever manner you select.
9" gives no messages or warnings and disconnects the user.
In 5 minutes
)JT" adjusts the user's online time to 5 minutes and will expire in the normal fashion.
Garbled
 generates some
garbage
 characters that simulates line noise, disconnecting the user.
Time Expired
 gives the user notice that his time has expired and disconnects.
$    File Menu
aHermes II has the standard Macintosh File commands plus an additional that is specific to Hermes.
 By selecting
Capture Text
)>R you can save to a file on your hard drive all text send to the screen.  Hermes II
$Ywill continue to capture all text until manually turned off by re-selecting Capture Text.
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Miscellaneous
Sysop Commands
8If the sysop logs on remotely, he will be asked for the
Sysop password
)L!.  Both the Sysop and CoSysop can
$gaccess special commands either by typing the command at a BBS prompt or by selecting the letter for the
Dcommand after typing //SYSOP.  The following is a list of available
Sysop Commands
A] Today's BBS Stats
//STATS
B] Usage record

//ZLOG
C] BBS Log for Today
//LOG
D] BBS Log for Yesterday
//YLOG
E] Network Log for Today
//NLOG
$"F] Network Usage Log
//NUSE
G] Mail Auto-Deletion Stats
//DELETEMAILSTAT
H] Free Transfer space
//FREEK
I] List Mail Items

//LISTMAIL
$ J] List Directory Administrators
//LISTDA
K] List Conference Moderators
//LISTCM
L] User Editor

//UEDIT
M] Emergency Quit
//EQUIT
$#N] Read all mail
//MAILR
$"O] Change into a user
//CHUSER
<CR> to Quit
eIf you are in the Transfer Section you will get the following commands in addition to the ones above.
#N] Read all mail
//MAILR
$%O] Change into a user
//CHUSER
$#P] Rename files
//REN
$"Q] Move files
//MOVE
$%R] Sort Transfer Directories
//SORT
$"S] Upload entire directory
//UPLOADALL
<CR> to Quit
Sysop Only Commands:
hThe following can only be seen and used by the Sysop.  The //UEDIT command can be used by a CoSysop, but
jhe must enter the Sysop password in order to access the User Editor.  If you do not want a CoSysop to have
?access to the User Editor, do not give them the Sysop password.
//MAILR
Read all mail
//CHUSER
Change into a user
//EQUIT
Emergency Quit
//UEDIT
)HAUser Editor (CoSysop can use this by entering the Sysop password)
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//STATS
)1d  will display the BBS statistics for the current day.  The two ways the statistics can be displayed
$#are explained in the initial setup.
//ZLOG
)*8 will display the  day's BBS statistics as of this time.
//LOG
)#d will display the  "Today" Log.  This shows detailed activity of each user that has logged on today.
//YLOG
)*4 will display the "Today" Log from the previous day.
//NLOG
)/^will display Today's Network Log.  This will show all network sessions with a breakdown of the
$Tnumber of messages/mail imported and to what message sub the messages were imported.
//NUSE
),b will display the Network Usage Log.  This shows a daily record of network activity and includes a
$'total of imported and exported messages
//DELETEMAILSTAT
)rA  will show mail statistics including the mail deletion schedule.
//FREEK
)3V  will show the free space on the storage device selected for each transfer directory.
//LISTMAIL
)E^  will show all "mail items" for each user.  This includes file download advisories, mail read
$%advisories as well as E-Mail waiting.
)        //LISTDA
will list all "
Directory Administrators
" on the BBS.
$    //LISTCM
will list all "
Conference Moderators
" on the BBS.
//UEDIT
)1` will select the Remote User Editor. You  can use this editor from remote to change user account
data.
kWhen you are reading mail from a user,  typing 'V' (short for Validate) at the mail prompt will take you to
that user's record in the
User Edit Menu
)J? (UEDIT) so you can validate him. When you are done you will be
$2returned to the mail prompt to complete your mail.
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USER SECURITY
John Doe #2
$[1] Security Level  : 30 - Validated
[2] Download SL     : 30
[3] UL/DL Ratio     : 1:5
[4] Post/Call Ratio : 1:4
[5] Post Comp Time  : 1.0
[6] UL Comp Time    : 1.0
[7] Max Posts/Day   : 10
[8] Max Lines/Post  : 100
[9] Max Calls/Day   : 8
[A] Time Allowed On : 40
[B] Time Unit       : Per Call
[C] Restrictions    : 345711
[D] Access Letters  :
[E] Forums          : 1
[F] Sysop           : No
[G] Alert           : No
[H] Delete/Restore  : Active
[I] Text            : Normal
3Q-Quit,        S-Security,     T-Stats,      U-Info
.W-What User    >-Forward User  <-Backward User
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The "
User Security
)DY" page will be the first displayed and contains the same information as that in the Local
$%User Editor:  You can switch to the "
User Stats
" and "
)     User Info
)-)" pages by the keys shown above.  You can
$ialso change to the user with the next higher number by using the +, > or "up" arrow keys.  You can change
ito the user with the next lower number by using the -, < or "down" arrow keys.  You can search for a user
jby entering W and then either the full or partial name of the user you want.  If you enter a partial name,
kyou should end it with the * (wildcard) character to show all names with the matching letters entered.  You
gwill be shown a list matching users and can select the one you want by entering it's number in the list
shown.
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<Typing the number or letter corresponding to "Restrictions"
will allow you to edit the
Restriction
Numbers
),a for the currently-selected user.  Entering the number will toggle the restriction on and off.  A
$jquestion mark will display the list of restrictions with the corresponding numbers.  The following example
shows the format.
* = Restriction Turned On
  1 - Can't Post
  2 - Can't Chat
* 3 - UL/DL Ratio On
* 4 - Post/Call Ratio On
* 5 - Can't Post Anonymous
  6 - Can't Send E-Mail
* 7 - Can't Change Auto-Message
  8 - Can't List Users
  9 - Can't Add To BBS List
 10 - Can't See Uploader Info
*11 - Can't Read Anonymous
 12 - Read Before Download
 13 - Restrict Hours
 14 - Can't Attach Files
 15 - Can't Send Net Mail
>Typing the number or letter corresponding to "Access Letters"
will allow you to edit the
Access
Letters
)#l for the currently-selected user.  Entering the letter will toggle the Access Letter on and off.  A question
$Vmark will display the list of Access Letters.  The following example shows the format.
* = Access Letter On
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& C -                      P - Apple II
 D -                      Q -
 E -                      R -
 F -                      S -
 G -                      T -
 H -                      U -
 I - IBM                  V -
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 L -                      Y -
 M - Mac                  Z -
Enter Access Letter to Toggle:
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USER STATS
John Doe #2
;First On          : 09/30/94  Last On: 09/30/94  Illegal: 0
[1] Total Messages : 0
[2] Messages Today : 0
[3] E-Mail         : 1
[4] Total Calls    : 1
[5] Calls Today    : 1
[6] # Uploads      : 0
[7] Kb Uploaded    : 0
[8] # Downloads    : 0
[9] Kb Downloaded  : 0
[A] Kb Credit      : 0
[B] Donation       :
[C] Last Donation  :
[D] Expiration Date:
[E] Notes          :
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*!    USER INFO
[1] Real Name: John Doe #2
[2] Password : TEST
[3] Voice PH : 206-555-1212
![4] Street   : 123 University Ave
[5] City     : Bellevue
[6] State    : WA
[7] Zip Code : 98006
"[8] Birthdate: 12/25/70    Age: 23
[9] Gender   : Male
[A] Computer : Mac Quadra 800
3Q-Quit,        S-Security,     T-Stats,      U-Info
.W-What User    >-Forward User  <-Backward User
//EQUIT
)4Fwill shut down the BBS remotely.  Only the Sysop can use this command.
//MAILR
)7a will allow you to read ALL mail. This includes all user
s mail as well as your own. It will also
$/give you the option to delete any mail message.
//CHUSER
);] will allow you to change yourself into any other user, giving you that user
s attributes and
$^access levels.  This is handy for testing so you can insure you proper setup for a user level.
//REN
)%_ will allow you to rename files in the current directory.  When prompted for the filename, type
$keither a full or partial filename and Hermes II will, one at a time, ask you if you want to rename matching
lfiles.  You can change the filename, description and extended description if desired.  If you do not wish to
kchange the particular item, just type a carriage return and that field will not be changed.  This will also
Kchange the name of the actual file that is in that transfer section folder.
//MOVE
)-_ will allow you to move files in the current directory to another directory.  When prompted for
$nthe filename, type either a full or partial filename and Hermes II will, one at a time, ask you if you want to
move that file.
//SORT
)+c will sort either an individual transfer directory or all the directories.  You can sort by date or
alphabetically by filename.
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//UPLOADALL
)P\allows you to upload the contents of an entire folder. It should be used when you are logged
$gon the BBS at the host computer.  It is especially useful when setting up a new BBS or adding an entire
folder or
CD ROM
)&] consisting of many files.  If you are setting up a new directory, just put all the files for
$gthe directory in a folder and use this command. It will bring up the same file dialog box as the normal
kupload command but with a big difference. After you double click on the first file you will be asked if you
kwant to upload the entire folder. If you answer "Yes" you will be asked if you want  to put in descriptions
eafter each file is uploaded. If you answer "No" Hermes II upload all the files in that folder without
Ydescriptions. If you answer "Yes" one file will uploaded and you will be asked to enter a
Zdescription/extended description.  The process will continue until all files are uploaded.
//LOAD
)+a is not really a sysop command, but while in local keyboard mode this will allow you to upload up
$kto a 30k message.  You will be prompted  for the file  that will automatically be inserted when you use the
_next (P)ost or (E)mail command.  This corresponds to the //UPLOAD command used by remote users.
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External Applications
sIf you want to add external applications for additional functionality, these should be put in the Externals folder.
jAfter placing an external in the folder, you must restart Hermes II to load the external into memory.  The
jmemory for externals is taken from Hermes memory, so if you add several externals you may have to increase
ethe memory allocation for Hermes.  Care should be taken in adding externals, as it is possible for an
gexternal to  cause erratic operation or a crash.  Old, incompatible externals will cause your system to
icrash.  In general, you should add only one external at a time and wait a day or two to see if operations
kremain normal.  After that period of time, you can reasonably add another external for evaluation.  If your
hBBS should experience problems, you should consider removing all externals and only add them again after
 you have stabilized your system.
Chat Call Sounds
You can customize the
Chat Call sounds
)NA that Hermes II gives when a user requests a chat with the Sysop.
$lThese can be different for each node.  Just name the sound files Chat 1 (be sure to capitalize the C and put
ja space after t) for Node 1, Chat 2 for Node 2, etc. and  install them in the System folder.  These sounds
gwill then be played in place of the normal System sound when a user pages you.  Long-playing sounds are
enot recommended as the BBS (and Mac) are
paused
 while the sound is played due to limitations in the
Mac operating system.
Alert Sound
IIf you have the "Alert" box checked for any users, you can have a custom
alert sound
 alerting you when they
$llog on the BBS.  Put a sound file in your System folder named "Alert User"(be sure to capitalize the A and U
iand put a space after t).  This will then be played in place of the normal System sound when one of these
users logs on.
Trash Users Feature
oIf you do not want to allow a user to log on with a particular name, put either the full or partial name in the
o"Trash Users" file.  This file is located in the Misc. Folder.  You will likely want to put common vulgar names
kin there to prevent pranksters from using these names where other users will see them.  The names should be
lin ALL CAPS, and put one name per line.  Be sure that you do not put a blank line anywhere, otherwise no new
Fname will be allowed and new users will not be able to log on the BBS.
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Status Window
The BBS
Status Window
)GR displays the following information in the abbreviated form below.  You can resize
$<the window by dragging the lower right corner of the window.
ffffff
ffff33
ff33ff
ff3333
33ffff
33ff33
3333ff
333333
wwwwww
UUUUUU
DDDDDD
""""""
Number of Calls Today
Minutes Active Today
Posts Today
)$'Successful Uploads/Failed Uploads Today
)$+Successful Downloads/Failed Downloads Today
)$$Memory free in Hermes II application
)$DDisk Free Kilobytes(on the path for the Hermes II System Prefs file)
)$-Number of Feedback messages waiting for sysop
Name of Last User online
User Status
First Line:
Node number user is on.
Name (Alias)
User Number
+City, State (Real Name if Aliases are used)
Age/Sex
Phone Number
S:  Security Level
D:  Download Security Level
Number of Times called Today
0Requested reason for Chat (if chat is requested)
Second Line:
AL:  Access Letters
RS:  Restriction Numbers
FR:  Forum Access
       Connect Speed
TL:  Time Left
9"ALERT" (if a user with "Alert" box checked is logged on)
Third Line:
UDR:
Upload/Download Ratio
$Upload/download amounts in kilobytes
Number of uploads/downloads
)$#Download Credit amount in kilobytes
Post/Call Ratio
Note:
)$#Anything entered in the Notes field
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Form Letters
Form letters
)>Z are useful in sending repetitive messages, such as validation messages, replies to common
$nquestions, etc.  You can send form letters to a user directly or when replying to mail.  You can have up to 99
=forms in the folder.   To make form letters do the following:
l1.  Under the Hermes II File menu select New to begin a new letter.  You can also use a text editor to write
myour message.  By using Hermes II text editor,  it will automatically set the line width and look exactly the
6same as when viewed online as created from the editor.
$o2.  Type the message title on the first line and begin the body of text on the second line.  You do not have to
4put any Hermes II command at the end of the message.
$>3.  Save the message.  (You can name it to anything you want).
.4.  Put the form letter in the "Forms" folder.
&To send form letters do the following:
$k1.  Type /F and then enter the user to send the mail to.  At the next prompt, enter the Form Letter number.
T2.  If you are at the E-Mail prompt, type O hen enter the form number when prompted.
ADSP Connections
* iYou can connect to a Hermes II BBS over an Appletalk network from other Macintosh computers.  To do this,
you need the following:
1.  "
Appletalk ADSP
)KT" extension on both BBS computer and any other computer connecting over the network.
$-(This extension is available on Olympus BBS).
2.  Appletalk turned on
3.  An Appletalk
9 capable communications application to call into the BBS.
$64.  BBS connected to an Appletalk or Ethernet network.
hPut the Appletalk ADSP extension in the system folder,  turn Appletalk on and restart.  Launch Hermes II
iand select 1 or more nodes as Appletalk nodes by selecting the Appletalk icon in the serial port setting.
jUsers can then open a connection and see the BBS on the network under the registered name of the BBS.  The
EBBS must be registered for the Appletalk ADSP connection to function.
BBS Backup
You should make frequent
backups
)'C (daily preferred) of your entire Hermes Files folder.   You should
$balways back up your entire Hermes Files folder (Messages & Shared Files together) to insure proper
kmessage pointer operation in case you have to restore from a backup copy.   If you do not "pair" the Shared
fFiles folder with the Messages folder, your high message read pointers will be incorrect, new messages
hwill not show up as new and you will have to delete all your messages to correct the situation.  Message
ipointer information is contained in the message sub files (message numbers), the Users file (high message
Wnumber read for each sub) and the System Prefs file (system message number generation).
kProbably the best way to backup is with a tape drive.  Tape drives normally do not erase or overwrite data,
kso if a file has become corrupt and has not been discovered for some time, your could restore from a backup
lthat didn't have  the corrupt file.  Another good practice would be to manually copy the Hermes Files folder
lto a second hard drive once a week as a master safety copy to be kept indefinitely.  Having a weekly archive
iin addition to a daily one should help you recover from an unexpected event that might corrupt BBS files.
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File/Folder Placement
kIf you name your hard drive "Macintosh HD" (Apple default name), and put the Hermes application at the root
qlevel of the HD and name it "BBS", the default paths for file transfers will already be set.  The following shows
Hermes II
files and folders placement
$^Hermes Files folder - Any location - Normally in the same folder as the Hermes II application.
Within Hermes Files Folder:
NData Folder (can be moved if you reset the Transfer Data Path in System Prefs)
Externals Folder
mFiles Folder  (can be moved to any location on any hard drive - Set the Files Path for each transfer section)
Forms Folder
GFiles Folder
2Logs Folder (Network folder is inside Logs folder)
RMessages Folder  (can be moved if you reset the Message Data Path in System Prefs)
Misc Folder
Shared Files Folder
nData Folder - Hermes places all file descriptions and extended descriptions in folders inside the Data folder.
eExternals Folder - You manually place all external applications here.  Restart to activate externals.
`Files Folder - You make additional folders for each of your transfer sections and put them here.
,Forms Folder - Put all form letters in here.
3GFiles Folder - Just put text files in the folders.
GLogs Folder - All archived activity logs automatically are placed here.
`Messages Folder - Email folder and for1 through for9 folders  must be placed in Messages folder.
KEmail Folder - "EMail Data" and "Email Text" are automatically placed here.
]for# Folders - Forum folders have "Message Sub Data" and "Sub1 Messages" for sub #1 and this
5continues for each of the 30 possible subs per forum.
$jShared Files Folder - Essential BBS files are placed here.  You MUST keep a current backup of these files.
_Included are Directories, GFiles, Mailer Prefs, Menus, Message, Modem Drivers, New User, Nodes,
8Security Levels, Strings, System Prefs, Text, and Users.
$dMisc Folder - Auto Message, BBS List, Brief Log, Last Users, Today Log, Trash Users and Usage Record
!should all be in the Misc folder.
Up/Down Arrows
The "
Up/Down Arrows
)TW" are used extensively in Hermes II.  Their use prohibits an "out of limits" setting in
$Gall fields.  To change values, all Up/Down Arrows are setup as follows:
NClicking on an arrow with no other key changes the value of the largest digit.
aClicking on an arrow with the Option key depressed changes the value by the second largest digit.
hIn the Local User Edit menu  where fields may have more than a two digit number the following additional
options apply.
\Clicking on an arrow with the Command key depressed changes the value by the smallest digit.
cClicking on an arrow with both Command and Option keys depressed changes the second smallest digit.
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Using a CD ROM
Hermes II supports the use of
CD ROM
)&Cs.  Some CD ROMs have prepared file names and descriptions included
$2with the CD.  To use these descriptions,  use the
BBIB-Hermes converter
 application (available free to
$gregistered users on the Support BBS) to change the descriptions to Hermes II format.  To set up the CD,
hjust put the converted descriptions in the appropriate file transfer Area folder that is inside the Data
8folder. Then make a transfer section with the same name.
gAt the present time, Computer Classifieds sells the following commercially available CDs that have file
ddescriptions/paths that can be converted to Hermes data files.  These can be ordered online from the
Hermes Mall external.  The
BBS in a Box
)>" is a 2 disk set ($59.95) and the
Erogenous Zones CDs
$i$49.95.  Sysops ordering these CDs at the same time they register will get a $10 discount on each CD they
order.
 BBS in a Box - 9000 shareware and public domain Macintosh files (2 CD set)
 Erogenous Zones - Volume I - 4500 Adult gif images  (sales only to those 21 or over - ID required)
 Erogenous Zones - Volume II - 4500 Adult gif images  (sales only to those 21 or over - ID required)
 Erogenous Zones - Volume III - 4500 Adult gif images  (sales only to those 21 or over - ID required)
]To create Hermes transfer data files from the .db files found on these CDs, do the following:
V1.  Launch the Computer Classifieds BBIAB converter (found on the Hermes support BBS).
*2.  Set the filename length that you want.
I3.  Select the check boxes to strip the suffixes and prefixes as desired.
4.  Click on the "Add" button.
D5.  Find and double click on the desired .db file (found on the CD).
S6.  Continue to select additional files until all are in the list on the converter.
>7.  Click on "Convert" button to create the Hermes data files.
K8.  Select the folder where you want the data files placed (not on the CD).
D9.  Create a transfer directory for each of the .db files converted.
e10. Name the Hermes data files that were created by the converter the same names as the corresponding
-transfer directories (if they are different).
a11. Place these data files in the Area folder that the corresponding transfer directories are in.
oThe files should now show up.  If you have the CD with the actual files on your system, all of the files should
mshow up as being online.  The BBIAB Converter creates an "individual" file path for each file, so it does not
mhave to be in the folder specified for each transfer directory.  You can set up a folder and allow uploads to
pthese directories, since all uploaded files will be sent to the folder set up in the "Files Path" setting in the
transfer directory setup menu.
mThe application that is being used to create the BBIAB .db files has been known to put control characters and
lother unwanted characters in the files.  The converter tries to filter all these unwanted items out, but you
lshould test your BBS after putting converted file descriptions online as bad descriptions can cause a crash.
jAfter putting the files online, use either the S-earch or L-ist command and display all the files.  If you
jshould experience a crash, the last file shown is the culprit.  Restart the BBS, remove this file and then
?test again until you can list all remaining files successfully.
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Miscellaneous Notes
Help
c- If you need any special help or have problems with anything not covered here, use the support BBS
$jlisted at the beginning of this manual.  You can establish an account there for 30 days while you evaluate
Hermes II.
(Selecting a Different System Prefs file
6- Holding down the command key when you boot Hermes II
$?will cause it to bring up the dialog asking you to locate your
System Prefs
file.  Holding down the option
$Dkey will cause Hermes II to ask you to locate the
Messages
 folder.
Wild Card Characters
S- Specifying names in Hermes II is  easy.  At any name prompt in the system such as
$othat to send E-Mail, you can tell Hermes II to attempt automatic name completion.  For instance, if you want to
8send mail to
Joe Schmoe
, just type
Joe S*
.  The
wild card character
)b causes Hermes II to look for the
$jfirst available name that starts with what comes before.  For any more advanced name searching, you should
[use the user editor search window that will search for part of a name anywhere in the name.
!Application Modification Warning
D- Do not attempt to modify the Hermes II application itself.  Hermes
$hhas numerous internal checks for unauthorized modification, and it's protection features will render the
application unusable.
Troubleshooting
Crashes
* $The BBS repeatedly crashes or quits.
nIf you experience crashes and do not know what the problem is, the items listed below will serve as a guide to
ncorrect the majority of problems that could affect BBS operations.  There are a number of things not a part of
ithe BBS application that can cause problems.  This procedure assumes that there are no hardware problems,
@but hardware substitution is listed as the final thing to check.
pNormally you should start at item #1 and go down the list until you clear up the problem.  This list is arranged
pso that the easiest things to do are toward the beginning.  If you want to do the most to insure your problem is
8cleared up right away, accomplish items 1-8 all at once.
 1.  Remove ALL Hermes externals.
/2.  Remove all but essential System extensions.
O3.  Rebuild the desktop files (restart the Mac and hold Command & Option keys).
G4.  Run Norton Disk Doctor (or similar application) on your hard drive.
m5.  Replace your Hermes II application with a freshly-unpacked one.  (You will not lose any data by replacing
T     the application.  Be sure to set the memory allocation in the new application).
Zap the PRAM
parameter RAM
)LB) by restarting and holding Command, Option P and R keys until you
$'     hear the first "restart ROM bong".
7.  Increase the
memory allocation
)ZA for Hermes.  (Externals take their memory from Hermes.  7-8 node
$9     systems may require as much as 4 megabytes or more).
98.  Remove your System software and reinstall a new copy.
9.  Reformat your hard drive.
J10. Systematically substitute new hardware for each part of your computer.
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Security
The BBS will not accept
    new users
):  no matter what name they enter.
$"The cause is a blank line in the "
Trash User
)6F" file.  If you edit this file and put an extra carriage return at the
$Tend of the list, you will not see this extra line, but it will be there in the file.
*1. Select Open under the Hermes File menu.
22. Open the "Trash Users" file in the Misc folder.
r3. Position the cursor below the last line and hit the delete key until the cursor is positioned immediately after
    the last word in the list.
pThis will delete a blank line at the end of the file.  Obviously you should look for a blank line throughout the
<file.  Be sure to test your fix by logging on as a new user.
#A user somehow gets "Sysop" access.
8The likely cause is checking the Sysop box in User Edit.
NA user is logged off just after he logs on and the Feedback Menu is displayed.
kThe user's SL Classification or his individual user record is set to 0 calls a day and/or 0 minutes allowed
Pon.  Hermes immediately logs them off as their allotted time/calls have expired.
Modem Setup
modem
 will not answer calls.
Node Prefs
)4^ menu should say "Waiting", which means that it is ready to accept calls.  If it says "Waiting
$Ofor Modem, hold Command-. to Abort", Hermes was unable to initialize the modem.
The likely cause is
$bimproper modem driver settings or an improper setting in the modem's NRAM that is not reset by the
gmodem driver.  Most all modem drivers assume that the modem is starting from factory default settings,;
ftyping AT&F&W is the standard command to reset the modem to factory defaults and write the settings to
kit's nonvolatile memory.  Check the docs for the proper Node Prefs settings and make sure your settings are
hlike one of the 3 examples shown.  You must have the SPECIFIC modem type selected in Node Prefs for high
jspeed modems.  If your modem type is not included in the default list of modems, download the modem driver
hfrom the Support BBS or use the built-in modem driver editor to create a driver.  Look in the Appendix B
ffor further instructions.  Improperly-wired modem cables can also cause the above problem.  You should
cmake sure you have the proper custom Hermes modem cable.  High quality custom cables can be ordered
honline from the Hermes support BBS (select the Hermes Mall external) or by calling Computer Classifieds.
:A high speed modem will not connect at a speed above 2400.
fMake sure the
Max Baud
 setting in Node Prefs is at a speed at least as high as the baud rate of your
hmodem.  Also insure the correct modem driver is selected.  Normally you should set the Max Baud speed to
^19200 for a high speed modem, and then set it to 38400 or 57600 after you have verified proper
Hoperation.  Some modems will not support a port speed higher than 38400.
3The modem disconnects during a listing or transfer.
dYou may have an improper setting in your modem
s NRAM (modem driver).  If you are using RTS/CTS flow
dcontrol you should have DTR set to
override
.  However, if you are using XON/XOFF flow control, you
dshould have DTR set to
normal operation
.  This may also happen if the user has improper DTR Hangup
'and Carrier Detect settings on his end.
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$NA caller disconnects without properly logging off, and the BBS will not reset.
hYou must have the custom Hermes BBS cable and the proper Node Prefs settings.  If you are using XON/XOFF
Hflow control (or no flow control), you should use Cable ID#1 and check
DTR Hangup
 and
)$    CTS Pin 5
Node Prefs.  If you are using
RTS/CTS flow control
)i& you should use Cable ID#3 and check
DCD Pin 7/Chip
$"(for normal Mac serial ports) or
DCD Pin 7/Driver
 (if you are using the
CSI multiport serial card
).  Not
$jall Macintosh models have GPi functionality in pin 7, and these models cannot use RTS/CTS flow control and
Cable
dID #3.  All Macs can use RTS/CTS flow control, but in BBS operations the Mac has to BOTH manage flow
$dcontrol and monitor carrier state (to determine if the user is still connected).  Check the Hardware
RRequirements section of the docs for further information on what CPUs do not have
GPi pin 7
functionality.
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$    Transfers
* >When uploads are attempted, the BBS says that 0k is available.
You must set the
files path
.  This shows the BBS in what folder to save the files for each transfer
$jdirectory.  You set the path by selecting the Transfer menu, opening a directory, and clicking on the
oPath
 button.  Then find and select the folder the files for this directory are to be saved.  Finally click the
ZOK button to save the changed.  This is explained in detail in the Transfer Setup section.
'When a file is moved, it aborts with a
-120 error
$kThis is a
Directory not found
 error.  You are attempting to move a file to a directory where you have not
<set the
files path
.  See the above
t upload
 problem.
%Files do not show up as being online.
jYour transfer "files path" is set incorrectly.  Go to the Transfer Directory Set menu for the directory in
Mquestion and set the path to the folder holding the files for that directory.
EA single transfer directory shows
garbage
 in names or descriptions.
Both
file descriptions
)PX and extended descriptions are contained in individual files located in the Data folder.
$UIf you have somehow corrupted one of these files you can usually fix it with ResEdit.
+1. Launch ResEdit or other resource editor.
r1. Open one of the transfer section files in the Data folder with ResEdit If the file is corrupt ResEdit will give
you a dialog box telling you
I   this and whether it was able to fix the corruption.  If you do not get
%   this dialog, then the file was OK.
K2. If ResEdit said that it fixed the file, then all should be OK.  However,
J   if it said that it could not fix it, then you should revert to a backup
L   copy of that file.  You could also make a screen capture of the directory
L   listing and then delete the corrupt file and manually re-enter the files.
IObviously it is wise to have good backups.  Any time the computer crashes
Iwith a file (any file) open, then there is no telling what may be written
to the file.
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Messages
$7Messages are saved, but they do not show up on the BBS.
kCheck the message
 to insure it is set to the
Messages
 folder.  This is done from the
Set Messages
,Path
 button in the System Preferences menu.
JWith systems using aliases, the real name shows up in the message or mail.
NThe sysop will see the real name, but this will not be visible to other users.
Miscellaneous Problems
The "
Last Few Callers
)`>" list has become corrupt, and it shows incorrect information.
$01.  Select "Open" under the File menu in Hermes.
42.  Select the "Last Users" file in the Misc folder.
@3.  Select all the text (Command A) and then hit the Delete key.
&4.  Select "Save" under the File menu.
lYour Last Users file will now be blank.  As new users logoff, the file will be restored to normal operation.
Feedback Choices
)b> has an extraneous user listed and the name cannot be deleted.
$FThe following will clear out the Feedback list and let you start over.
d1.  Launch a new copy of Hermes II and create a new BBS in a folder not containing your current BBS.
&2.  Quit the new version of Hermes II.
3.  Launch ResEdit.
h4.  Open the "Feedback Choices" resource that is in the Messages file from the new BBS you just created.
>5.  Copy the Feedback Choices file from the newly-created BBS.
K6.  Open the Feedback Choices resource from your current BBS Messages file.
(7.  Delete the Feedback Choices resource
N8.  Paste the new Feedback Choices resource in your current BBS Messages file.
9.  Save your changes.
10.  Quit ResEdit
11.  Launch Hermes.
12.  Re-enter Feedback choices.
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Appendix A -
Networking
Mailers
 Available:
$<At the current time there are two viable Macintosh mailers:
J    MacKennel
)4     and the
Aeolus
    Formula 1
combination.
$eMacKennel is an up-to-date mailer whose author is working closely with Computer Classifieds to create
kcompatible and reliable operations.  MacKennel is available from the Hermes Support BBS for $150.  It has a
c30 day money back guarantee.  We have not evaluated the Aeolus/F1 combination, but it is being used
\successfully by Hermes sysops.  The Aeolus/F1 combination is $95 and must be purchased from
Delphic
$2Software at PO Box 7604; Redlands, CA  92375-0604.
Using
Network Mailers
$gMacintosh network mailers are programs that provide an interface to allow access to FidoNet, a national
jnetwork of bulletin board systems.  You can also use Fido Gateway BBSs to receive Internet news groups and
jmail as well as create "private" networks and share messages and mail with other BBSs.  This manual is not
Zintended to replace the mailer manual, but notes are given below for setup with Hermes II.
 Specifying
Echo Categories
$cEach echo you receive through the mailer will require a number to be used between Hermes II and the
jmailer to specify exactly which directory that is.  Since Hermes II does not use linear message bases, you
9will have to calculate this number.  It is fairly simple.
5Forum 1 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories  1 - 30.
5Forum 2 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 31 - 60.
5Forum 3 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 61 - 90.
6Forum 4 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 91 - 120.
7Forum 5 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 121 - 150.
7Forum 6 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 151 - 180.
7Forum 7 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 181 - 210.
7Forum 8 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 211 - 240.
7Forum 9 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 241 - 270.
8Forum 10 subs 1 - 30 correspond to categories 271 - 300.
eSo if you wanted a message to go into sub 2 of Forum 2, the number for the Echo Category would be 32.
 Sending E-Mail
To send
E-Mail
)#V to someone on the Fido network, just use the E command to send E-Mail as you normally
$hwould.  Then enter the name normally, but after the name add a comma, a space, then the Zone number (all
gof North America is Zone 1), the net/node numbers as in the example below.  If the person has a "point"
faddress, add a decimal point and the actual point number immediately after the Node number.  Hermes II
bwill recognize this as a network address and send the E-Mail out when Tabby is next executed.  For
example:
ALloyd Woodall, 1:343/215.0            (Name, Zone:Net/Node.Point)
hIf you use the A (Auto E-Mail) command to send E-Mail to the person posting the message you are reading,
ithe BBS will automatically insert the network address from the "Origin Line" at the bottom of the network
nmessage.  You should review the address entered to insure it is correct. It is possible for a mailer to insert
gnonstandard information in the origin line that will result in an incorrect address.  If the address is
Lincorrect, you should use the E command and send the mail from this command.
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Posting
Messages
$kTo post on an echo conference, just enter the message as you normally would.  As sysop, you should let your
eusers know by some convention in the title of your message sub that this is a networked sub.  Perhaps
<adding
<NETWORK>
 to the title of the sub will be adequate.
SIn networked message subs Hermes II creates a duplicate message that is put in the
Generic Export
 folder.
$cTherefore to delete a message from the BBS and keep it from being sent out to the network, you must
hremove the duplicate from the Generic Export file.  Just deleting the message from your BBS does nothing
hto delete the outgoing network message.  The Generic Export file is a DATA file, so you will have to use
lResEdit or other resource editor to change the type to TEXT, then use a text editor to make the changes, and
;finally using ResEdit to change the file type back to DATA.
Next Event File
iThe Next Event file is used to specify when the next network is this.  The mailer creates a file called "
Event
j" , and  Hermes II reads this file at startup and after each network event.  The format of this file is as
$cfollows:  HHMMHHMM H=Hour(military time)  M=Minute.  Hermes only looks at the first 4 digits of the
lfile, which it uses for determining the start time of the next network event.  If a user logs on a node that
lhas a scheduled event that will not allow him to stay on his allotted time, the BBS will warn him of this at
klogon.  If Smart Doggie Mailer Mode is used, the Next Event file path must be set to the Preferences folder
(in System folder).
Message Sub Setup for Networked Subs
hTo specify that a certain sub is an echo conference, you must do this in the "Message Sub Setup" menu by
selecting "
)3    Fido Echo
" or "
UseNet News
)=H".  If one of these is not selected and an incoming message is sent to a
$lthe sub, Hermes II will dispose of the message.  If one of the boxes is not selected, messages posted on the
;message sub will not be written to the Generic Export file.
Operation with BBSs using
Aliases
$gMost networks require the use of real names, but Hermes does have some capability to allow a BBS to use
haliases and participate in networks requiring real names.  If you are using aliases on your BBS and want
@real names to be used in an Echo message sub, click on the "Use
Real Names
" box.  Hermes II will then
$fdisplay and export real names from any message sub with this box checked.  However, the BBS still uses
ialiases for tracking E-Mail.  If network mail is received and is addressed to the person's real name, the
lBBS will not recognize who is to receive it and the mail will be "bounced" to the sysop.  The sysop can then
%forward the mail to the correct user.
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Mailer Control Modes
BBS Shutdown
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$gThis mode is primarily used for single node BBSs or systems that do not have enough RAM to run both the
fBBS and mailer application at the same time.  It's disadvantage is that the BBS will quit every time a
fcrashmail call is received and will be down for the entire time of a network "event" such as Zone Mail
Hour.
$Mailer On/Off:  Mailer Aware Checked
]Mailer On/Off:  Allow Crashmail (Checked if you want to allow crashmail and off if you don't)
Mailer Control:  BBS Shutdown
:Mailer Node:  Set to the node your mailer is operating on.
Import Speed:  As desired.
iSelect Mailer Application:  Normally set to utility application (Runner) that will launch mailer and any
fother applications necessary.  This is the application that will be launched when a crashmail call is
]received and when a scheduled mail event (Zone Mail Hour or Poll) is accomplished.  The last
Lapplication that the utility should launch is Hermes II to relaunch the BBS.
$nSet Generic Path:  Set to the folder that will hold the Generic Import and Generic Export files.  You must set
Mthe mailer application so that it uses the same folder for the generic files.
$hSet Next Event Path:  Set to the folder containing the "Next Event" text file.  You must set the mailer
lapplication so that it uses the same path to the Next Event file as the mailer will update this file at each
b"network event".  Hermes will read the Next Event file when launched and after each network event.
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$cSingle Node Shutdown is the desired mailer control mode for multi-node systems that have sufficient
hmemory to run Hermes II and the mailer application at the same time.  The advantage to using Single Node
iShutdown is that the BBS does not have to shutdown when a crashmail call is received or during any mailer
kevent.  If a crashmail call is received or when a mail event is scheduled, the BBS will transfer control of
fthe selected node to the mailer.  When the mailer is finished, Hermes Recall 2.0 is run to have Hermes
$reclaim the node for BBS operations.
$Mailer On/Off:  Mailer Aware Checked
]Mailer On/Off:  Allow Crashmail (Checked if you want to allow crashmail and off if you don't)
%Mailer Control:  Single Node Shutdown
:Mailer Node:  Set to the node your mailer is operating on.
Import Speed:  As desired.
iSelect Mailer Application:  Normally set to utility application (Runner) that will launch mailer and any
fother applications necessary.  This is the application that will be launched when a crashmail call is
]received and when a scheduled mail event (Zone Mail Hour or Poll) is accomplished.  The last
capplication that the utility should launch is Hermes Recall 2.0 to reclaim the node for Hermes use.
$nSet Generic Path:  Set to the folder that will hold the Generic Import and Generic Export files.  You must set
Mthe mailer application so that it uses the same folder for the generic files.
$hSet Next Event Path:  Set to the folder containing the "Next Event" text file.  You must set the mailer
lapplication so that it uses the same path to the Next Event file as the mailer will update this file at each
b"network event".  Hermes will read the Next Event file when launched and after each network event.
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$_This is the most desirable Mailer Control mode.  To use this you must be running System 7.x and
gMacKennel.  Both the BBS and mailer are running continuously and control of the selected mailer node is
passed between the two using
Apple Events
)>C.  It is very quick and reliable since no applications are launched
or shut down.
$Mailer On/Off:  Mailer Aware Checked
'Mailer On/Off:  Allow Crashmail Checked
Mailer Control:  Smart Doggie
:Mailer Node:  Set to the node your mailer is operating on.
Import Speed:  As desired.
%Select Mailer Application:  MacKennel
nSet Generic Path:  Set to the folder that will hold the Generic Import and Generic Export files.  You must set
Mthe mailer application so that it uses the same folder for the generic files.
$iSet Next Event Path:  Must be set to Preferences folder in your System folder as this is where MacKennel
.automatically writes the Next Event text file.
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Miscellaneous Notes for
MacKennel Setup
Preferences
CSelect "Tabby Generic Import/Export" for the file format.  Select "
Tabby Backend"
 as the
Mailer Operation
h unless you are not sharing a serial port with the BBS.  In this event, select "Standalone".  If you are
$husing Smart Doggie
, select Hermes as the BBS type for Apple Events signaling.  If you change the Mailer
iOperation mode, you must quit and restart MacKennel to allow MacKennel to properly set up for the changed
mode.
Modem Setup
Initialize
)7` - You should enter all the commands necessary to initialize the modem "to the same state as you
$phave in Hermes".  This applies to basic initialization, flow control, locking the serial port or not, and serial
]port speed.   The basic MacKennel initialization should include commands to do the following:
ATE0X4&C1&D0&M0
0AT - Attention command at beginning of each line
E0 - Turn Echo off
1X4 - Extended result codes to show connect speeds
&&C1 - Carrier Detect operations normal
0&D0 - Data Terminal Ready operations to override
&M0 - Speaker off.
IAfter the above settings you should add the commands to do the following:
$1.  Lock or unlock serial port speed
:2.  Set either hardware handshake or XON/XOFF flow control
kYou can double click on the modem driver name in Hermes Node Prefs to see the lines of modem initialization
jfrom the modem driver editor.  Copy and paste in the commands to set flow control and lock/unlock the port
!speed from the appropriate lines.
cSome modems may require other settings in the "Initialize" field. For example, both Hayes and Supra
`modems require the addition of W2.  The W2 command instructs those modems to return the modem to
gmodem "connect speed", and not the computer to modem (serial port speed).  Other modems require the use
\of additional settings to enable hardware flow control. See your modem
s manual for details.
Hermes Modem Init Compatibility
: - You should check this box to change the MacKennel modem
$1"escaping" to the same setting as used by Hermes.
Serial Port
VYou should set the same serial port for MacKennel as you set in Hermes Node Prefs "Max
Baud" popup menu window.
Lock Baudrate
SIf you left the Hermes Node Prefs "Change Speed" box UNCHECKED (this locks the baud
$jrate), then you should CHECK the "Lock Baudrate" box in MacKennel.  If you have the baud rate locked, then
byou should add the "Lock Speed" initialization line from the Hermes modem driver editor to the BBS
Initialize line in MacKennel.
hAll high speed modems should have the above setup (port speed locked).  However, if you are using a 9600
`baud or slower modem and you have the Hermes Change Speed box CHECKED, then you should leave the
iMacKennel "Lock Baudrate" box unchecked.  In this case you should add the "Variable Speed" initialization
Qline from the Hermes modem driver editor to the BBS initialize line in MacKennel.
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Hardware Handshake
JIf you CHECKED the "Hardware Handshake" box in Hermes Node Prefs, then you
$fshould also CHECK the "Hardware Handshake" box in MacKennel.  You should also add the "Hardware HS On"
`initialization line from the Hermes modem driver editor to the BBS Initialize line in MacKennel.
aIf you CHECKED the "DTR Hangup" box in Hermes Node Prefs (Hardware Handshake unchecked), then you
bshould leave the MacKennel Hardware Handshake box UNCHECKED.  You should also add the "Hardware HS
eOff" initialization line from the Hermes modem driver editor to the BBS Initialize line in MacKennel.
    Hangup -
)9]Enter the command that will signal your modem to hang up.  The default setting of ATHO should
work with most all modems.
Busy Out -
)C\Enter the command that will signal your modem to go "off hook".  You will likely want to set
$kthe modem speaker off if you did not set it in the BBS Initialize line.  For most modems the command is M0.
mAfter MacKennel has terminated the call and in processing the mail, it will send this command so calls to the
XBBS during this time will receive a busy signal rather than just ringing with no answer.
Other Notes
 If a crashmail call is received Hermes has initialized the modem and no modem initialization is sent.
 If you manually poll another system or Hermes transfers control of the port to MacKennel, then this line
of initialization is sent.
 Hermes writes the "
Connect.BBS
)<H" file in the folder specified in the Next Event path when it receives a
$mcrashmail call. If MacKennel sees this file it knows control is being transferred due to a crashmail call and
mit will not initialize the modem.  MacKennel uses it's Next Event pathing to determine the folder in which to
elook for the Connect.BBS file, so you must have both Hermes and MacKennel set up to use the same Next
mEvent path.  If MacKennel does not see the Connect.BBS file, it will initialize the modem and this will cause
nthe call to be disconnected.  If Smart Doggie mailer control is selected, MacKennel will automatically set the
jpath of the Next Event file to the Preferences folder (in the System Folder), so you should set the Hermes
7Next Event path to the Preferences folder in this case.
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Appendix B -
Modem Drivers
Writing a Modem Driver
OThe most common problem in setting up Hermes II is understanding modem control.
OIt is wise to use a well-respected and reliable modem.  "Off-brand" or inferior
Lmodems will invariably cause problems in connecting with the wide variety of
Gmodems calling your BBS.  You can purchase quality modems from Computer
JClassifieds while on the Support BBS.  You must use a custom Hermes II BBS
!cable as detailed in this manual.
jWriting a modem driver for Hermes II is not difficult if you carefully read the following instructions and
jconsult your modem manual. Before you write your own driver, check the Hermes II Support BBS to see if the
rneeded driver is online.  If one is not available, the following information will help you in writing a driver for
lany type modem.  Once you finish your driver, select "Export" in Node Prefs and make a copy for uploading to
"the Support BBS for others to use.
iFirst, look at some of the included modem drivers by double-clicking on them in the Node Prefs menu.  The
ldriver editor has segmented the initialization string into more easily written parts.  When you are ready to
mwrite your driver, select "New" in Node Prefs. The following describes what should be put in each line of the
modem driver editor.
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$?For each section, the following numbers 1-4 show the following:
1.  What the line does.
(2.  When it is required to be filled in.
$3.  What you should put in the line.
(4.  Additional information and settings.
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DRIVER NAME:
41.  This lists the name of the driver in Node Prefs.
2.  All drivers must be named.
*3.  Put the exact modem type(s) supported.
14.  The name is limited to 19 characters maximum.
BBS INITIALIZE:
1.  This line is the "basic"
initialization string
)a;.  It is sent to the modem  each time the "Waiting" command
6gis shown on the node (startup, user hangup, OK in Node Prefs, carriage return with that node selected).
$(2.  It must be filled in for all modems.
l3.  Hermes II  automatically sets the following basic string that most modems will need.  High speed modems
emay need additional commands for their unique operation, but these basic settings are needed for all
modems.
ATS0=0Q0V0E0M0S2=1X1
CAT     Attention (only needed on Terminal and BBS Initialize lines)
S0=0   Disables auto answer
Q0     Result codes displayed
$V0     Return "numeric" result codes
E0     Local Echo off
M0     Speaker off  (optional)
/S2=1   Sets ASCII escape code used by Hermes II
X1     Sets result code options
m4.  One of the two "handshake" lines is appended to this basic initialization string.  One of the two "speed"
_lines is also appended.  Modem drivers should assume that you are starting  with a modem at its
^factory default settings.  You can reset (and write to NRAM) factory defaults by typing AT&F&W
$<carriage return> from any terminal.
TERMINAL INITIALIZE:
*1.  This line is sent when you select the
Terminal mode
)H2 in Hermes II to call from the Hermes II terminal.
$q2.  It is needed in order for you to call from the Hermes II terminal.  You will need to call from the Hermes II
terminal to register your copy.
3.  The default string is:
ATV1E1S2=43M1S11=50
CAT     Attention (only needed on Terminal and BBS Initialize lines)
#V1     Return "Verbal" result codes
E1     Local Echo on
"S2=43  Sets ASCII escape code to +
M1    Speaker on
$S11=50 Sets dialing speed (optional)
h4.  This should work for the majority of modems.  If your modem needs any special settings to call out,
should modify this line.
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HARDWARE HS ON:
E1.  This line is added to the BBS Initialize string IF you have the "
Hardware Handshake
" box checked in
Node Prefs.
$l2.  You must complete this line only for modems that use flow control.  Virtually all modems that operate at
Ua speed higher than 2400 baud use flow control and virtually no 2400 baud modem does.
$e3.  This line should have the RTS/CTS (hardware handshake) flow control settings.  These settings are
Udifferent for each modem type. Check your modem manual to see the commands to enable
RTS/CTS flow
control
)#$ in both receive and transmit modes.
$Q4.  For most modems you should also add &D0.  This is the setting that will set "
DTR Override
6c(DTR always on) so that when flow control cycles, your modem will not disconnect.  With Hermes II,
NRTS/CTS flow control can be used ONLY on Mac CPUs that have GPi pin 7 support.
HARDWARE HS OFF:
m1.  This line is added to the BBS Initialize string IF you have the "Hardware Handshake" box checked in Node
Prefs.
$l2.  You must complete this line only for modems that use flow control.  Virtually all modems that operate at
Va speed higher than 2400 baud  use flow control and virtually no 2400 baud modem does.
$i3.  This line should have XON/OFF (software) flow control settings in both receive and send modes. These
`settings are different for each modem type.  Check your modem manual for the commands to enable
9XON/XOFF flow control in both receive and transmit modes.
$g4.  For most modems you should also add &C1&D2. This will allow Hermes II to properly hang up when the
9connection is broken without proper logoff from the BBS.
 XON/XOFF flow control
 will work on ALL
6    Mac CPUs.
ANSWER MODEM:
H1.  This line is the command sent to tell the modem to answer the phone.
$2.  It is required with all drivers.
D3.  Hermes II default setting is ATA and is used by most all modems.
LOCK SPEED:
Terminology...
% = Data Terminal Equipment (your CPU)

- = Data Communications Equipment (your modem)
$j1.  This line is appended to the BBS Initialize string IF you have the Hermes II Node Prefs "Change Speed"
box unchecked.
$62.  This line is needed only for modems that support "
port speed locking
".  Virtually all high speed
6Jmodems support this.  For 2400 baud modems this line should be left blank.
$23.  Set the command that will "fix" or "lock" the
DTE-DCE rate
$c4.  Most manuals refer to this as a "fixed or "locked" DTE-DCE (CPU to modem) rate".  With a locked
\DTE-DCE rate, your CPU will transfer data to/from your modem at the "Max Baud" speed  set in
`Node Prefs. A locked DTE-DCE is used with high speed modems to maximize throughput. Flow control
8will then manage the difference between the DTE-DCE and
DCE-DCE speed
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VARIABLE SPEED:
]1.  This line is appended to the BBS Initialize string IF you have the Hermes II Node Prefs "
Change Speed
box  checked.
$l2.  This line is needed only for modems that support "port speed locking".  Virtually all high speed modems
Csupport this.  For 2400 baud modems this line should be left blank.
$b3.  Set the command that will allow the "DTE-DCE rate to follow the DCE-DCE (modem connect) rate".
h4.  Some modems will not connect at their highest speeds with this option enabled.  For 2400 baud modems
gthis should be left blank.  With this option selected the modem will change its DTE-DCE speed to match
the DCE-DCE (connect) speed.
RESET:
W1.  This line is sent if Hermes cannot initialize a node after 3 unsuccessful attempts.
!2.  It is needed for all drivers.
m3.  Normally AT&F is set to reset to factory defaults.  ATZ may be set to reset the modem from NRAM settings.
_4.  Some modems may have Mac-specific defaults such as AT&F1; check your modem manual for this.
RESULT CODES:
1.  Enter ALL the
result codes
 and associated information.
    a.  Numeric result code
    b.  DTE-DCE rate when "
Variable Speed
" is selected
$'    c.  Estimated transfer speed in bps
    d.  The verbose result code
#2.  These must be included for ALL
result codes
of the modem.
$,3.  Enter the codes in the following manner:
"    a.  Click on the "New" Button.
    b.  Enter/edit the
numeric result code
 (from your modem manual)
    c.  Enter the
port speed
)2= for variable speed operations (300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200)
    d.  Enter the
effective speed
)G( (enter approximately 95% of port speed)
    e.  Enter the
verbose result code
 (from your modem manual)
$@    f.  Click on "New" to select a new result code to enter/edit
"    g.  Click on OK when finished.
e4.  The numeric codes should be found in your modem manual under "Result Codes" or similar heading.
kClicking on "New" will give you the default settings for 300 baud; just edit them and click on "New" again
ito save and get another set to edit. The Effective speed is an estimate of the actual throughput (in bps)
ifor that result code.  It is approximately 96% of the Port rate for most connections, but does vary with
]some high speed modulations.  (14400 HST or v.32bis = 16500 bps, 16800 HST = 1900 bps, PEP =
c1450 bps, and Super PEP = 20000 bps).  Experience will allow you to further refine these numbers.
cHermes II uses these numbers to estimate the time a download will take.  The verbose result code is
=shown in the log and the User Edit menu for last logon speed.
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Appendix C -
Registration
Hermes II Registration Form
* @Please send this completed form with your $125 registration fee.
PAfter your payment is received, you must call Olympus, the Hermes II Support BBS
.at 206-643-2874 to receive your serial number.
Name:
Company:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Voice Phone Number:
BBS Phone Number:
Support BBS User #:
*-5What computer and modem(s) do you use with Hermes II?
*-*Are you using the custom BBS modem cables?
*-3Please feel free to write any other comments below.
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Appendix D -
BBS Hardware
$'Computer Classifieds BBS Hardware Sales
iComputer Classifieds sells all the Macintosh hardware necessary for BBS operations.  These can be ordered
Bonline at Olympus BBS from the "Hermes Mall" external application.
jThe following is a list of some popular BBS items and their costs at the time of the release of Hermes II.
hPrices may vary, so check Olympus for the latest prices.  Computer Classifieds also sells a full line of
cMacintosh computers, hard drives, memory and peripherals at attractive prices. Computer Classifieds
Moffers custom BBS setup services that include finished, ready to run systems.
PRICE
Hermes II Cable ID#1
Hermes II Cable ID#3
USR Sportster 14.4k Fax Modem
USR Sportster 28.8k Fax Modem
CSI Multiport Serial Card
$1WHY DO YOU NEED THE CUSTOM HERMES II MODEM CABLE?
iThe custom Hermes II cable is required in order to BOTH monitor carrier state AND manage flow control.  A
mBBS must detect whether a user continues to be online.  Without this ability, if the connection is broken the
qBBS will not reset the node since it would think the user is still online.  If the user was not transferring, the
minactivity timer will eventually log the user off, but if the user was transferring, the node may never reset
funtil it is done manually.  Additionally, a standard cable will not work at all for RTS/CTS  (hardware
hhandshake) flow control. Experience has shown that many cables do not have proper pinouts, and/or are of
inferior quality.
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HERMES II CUSTOM CABLE ID#1
J1. This cable works on the Mac Plus and newer Macs. (Mini din 8 connector)
G2. It can be used with either no flow control or XON/XOFF flow control.
?3. Select "DTR Hangup" and "CTS Pin 5" in Hermes II Node Prefs.
HERMES II CUSTOM CABLE ID#3
g1. This cable works on most Macs. It does not work on Macs that utilize the Apple Combo Chip for serial
bcommunications because this chip does not have GPi capability.  The Macintosh models affected are:
%   Classic, Classic II, Color Classic
   Macintosh LC, LC II, LC III,
(   Performa 200, 400, 405, 430, 450, 600
   Macintosh IIsi
   Macintosh IIvx, IIvi
h2. This cable must be used with RTS/CTS (hardware handshake) flow control.  Your modem must also support
RTS/CTS flow control.
L3. Select "Hardware Handshake" and "DCD Pin 7/Chip" in Hermes II Node Prefs.
eExtensive testing has shown no operational differences between XON/XOFF flow control and RTS/CTS flow
hcontrol.  The escaping method used by cable ID#1 resets the node much quicker, and is may be desired for
multi-node systems.
-US ROBOTICS SPORTSTER 14400 baud FAX/MODEM...
cSupports v.32bis (14400 baud) and lower.  Supports Group III send/receive fax.  Fax STF software, a
ghardware handshake cable (not a custom Hermes II cable),  and Microphone LT are included.  Small size -
U5 year warranty.  Modem driver included in Hermes II offers "plug 'n play" operation.
-US ROBOTICS SPORTSTER 28800 baud FAX/MODEM...
iSupports V.34 (28800 baud) and lower.  Supports Group III send/receive fax.  Fax STF software, a hardware
^handshake cable (not a custom Hermes II cable),  and Microphone LT are included.  Small size -
U5 year warranty.  Modem driver included in Hermes II offers "plug 'n play" operation.
*&+CREATIVE SOLUTIONS MULTIPORT SERIAL CARD...
lThis is a nubus card and will work on all Macs that have nubus capability.  It adds 4 serial ports per card.
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% Variables 29
%novars 29
-120 error 77
//CHUSER 66
//DELETEMAILSTAT 66
//EQUIT 66
//FREEK 66
//LISTCM 66
//LISTDA 66
//LISTMAIL 66
//LOG 66
//MAILR 66
    //MOVE 66
    //NLOG 66
    //NUSE 66
//REN 66
    //SORT 66
//STATS 66
//UEDIT 66
//UPLOAD 14
//UPLOADALL 66
    //YLOG 66
    //ZLOG 66
$Access Letter 13, 32, 34, 40, 42, 47
Access Letters 15, 52, 68
ActivateNode.temp 23
Active Level 13
ADSP 10, 45, 72
ADSP Tool 7
Aeolus 14, 79
Alert box 52
alert sound 70
Aliases 80
aliases" 17
Aliases. 22
Allow Crashmail 23
Allow Mail Attachments 19
Alternate Menus 28
Alternate Menus & Text 15
Alternate Text Strings 27
Anonymous message 40
ANSI graphics 20
Apple Events 83
Appletalk 7, 10, 45
Appletalk ADSP 72
Archived logs 60
Area Administrators 32
Area Set 32
Ask New User to Keep Account 25
Auto Message 25
Available 50
background importing 24
backups 72
BBIB-Hermes converter 74
BBS Hardware 91
BBS in a Box 74
BBS Logs 60
BBS Shutdown 23, 81
bold colors 20
Broadcast Message 65
Buffer Size 47
CABLE ID 1, 2, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3
caller ID 47
Can't Add to BBS List 15
Can't Attach Files 15, 19
Can't Change A-Msg 15
Can't Chat 15
Can't List Users 15
Can't Post 15
Can't Post Anony. 15
Can't Read Anony. 15
Can't See UL Info 15
Can't Send E-Mail 15
Can't Send Net Mail 15
Capture Text 65
Carrier Detect 46
CD ROM 70, 74
Change Access 64
Change Descriptions 15
Change Speed 46, 89
Chat 21, 25
Chat Call sounds 70
    Closed 21
Closed Transfers 22
Computer Classifieds 4
Conference Moderators 41, 67
Connect.BBS 85
Crashes 75
CSI multiport serial card 77
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CTS Pin 5 46, 77
custom Hermes II BBS cable 5
Data folder 21
Days to Save Mail 21
DCD Pin 7/Chip 46, 77
DCD Pin 7/Driver 46, 77
DCE 88
DCE-DCE speed 88
Delete box 52
delete the account 25
Delete Users 58
    Dialer 62
Directory Administrators 36, 67
Directory Setup 20
Display at Logon 25
DL Cost Multiplier 35
Download Cost 19
download credit 36
Download KByte Credits 17
Download Ratio 13
"Download Security Level 12, 13, 32
Download Security Levels 8
DSL 12, 13, 32
DSL to Access 33
DSL to DL 34
DSL To UL 33
DTE 88
DTE-DCE rate 88
DTR Hangup 46, 77
DTR Override 88
E-Mail 15, 19, 79
Echo Categories 79
Edit Administrators 36, 41
effective speed 89
Emergency Chat 25
End Time 47
Erogenous Zones CDs 74
    Export 58
Extra Credit per DL 36
Extra Credit Period 36
Fast Logon 50
Feedback 48
Feedback Choices 78
Feedback Options 48
Fido Echo 40, 80
file descriptions 77
File Manager 55
file transfer 20
Filename Length 34
files and folders placement 73
Files Path 7, 35, 77
Font Size 19
Form letters 72
Formula 1 14, 79
Forum 37
    Forums 13
Free Download 13
Free Downloads 19, 34
G-Files 12, 42
Generic Export 80
Generic file 24
Generic Path 24
GFile Folder Path 21
GPI 5
GPi pin 7 77
hardware handshake 6, 46, 88
Hermes II Recall 23
Hermes II Support BBS 4
"Hermes Modem Init Compatibility 84
Hold Offline 50
Hurdler card 7
Import Speed 24
Inactivity Timeout 47
Information 54
initialization string 87
Intense colors 20
keyware fee 4
Last Callers 25
Last Few Callers 78
Local Logon 50
Lock Baudrate 84
Logs 20
MacKennel 14, 79
MacKennel Setup 84
Mail 78
Mail Attachments 19
Mailer Aware 23
Mailer Control 23
Mailer Control Modes 81
Mailer Node 24
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Mailer Operation Mode 84
Mailer Preferences 23
Mailers 79
Main Menu Preferences 25
Max Baud 45
Max Calls/Day 14
Max Lines/Post 14
Max Messages 39
Max Posts/Day 14
Maximum Files 33
memory allocation 75
Menus 15
Message Data Path 21
Message Sections 37
Message Subs 12
Messages 78, 80
Messages folder 21
Min Age 40
Min Baud 45
minimum age 12, 13, 32, 34, 42
Minimum SL 42
modem 76
modem cables 5
Modem Driver 45
Modem Drivers 86
Modem Setup 76, 84
Modified Strings 27
Multiple Feedback 48
multiport serial card 7
Network Logs 60
Network Mailers 79
Network Today 60
Network Usage Record 60
Networking 79
New 12
New BBS 28
New User Password 18, 21
New User Setup 17
New user SL 13
new users 25, 76
Newscan 34
Next Event 24, 80
Node Preferences 44
Node Prefs 44, 76
Non-Mac Files 34
Normal Menus 28
Normal Menus & Text 15
Normal Text Strings 27
Number Of Nodes 10, 48
numeric result code 89
NUP 18
Off Hook In Local 45
    Olympus 4
On/Off Switches 21
Operator 58
parameter RAM 75
Per Day/Per Call 14
Phone Format 21
port speed 89
port speed locking 88
Post Comp 14
Post Compensation 14
Post Ratio 14
Post SL 39
Post/Call Ratio 14
Post/Call Ratio On 15
Protocol menu 63
Protocol Time 20
Quick Setup 7
Quoter. 22
Read Before Download 15
Read SL 39
Real Names 80
    Recall 23
Receive ASCII 63
Receive X-Modem 63
Receive Z-Modem 63
registration 4, 90
Remove User 58
Replacing 59
Restriction Number 15
Restriction Numbers 12, 52, 68
result codes 89
Ring Number 47
RTS/CTS flow
control 88
RTS/CTS flow control 5, 77
Screen Lock 22
Screen Saver 20, 22
scrollback buffer 47
search and replace 57
Geneva
Searching 58
Security 76
Security Level 8, 12, 47
Security Levels 11
Select Mailer Application 24
Send ASCII 63
Send X-Modem 63
Send Z-Modem 63
serial port 45, 84
Set ASCII 64
Set Path 10, 35
Set Receive Folder 64
Set Z-Modem 64
Show City, State 40
Single Node Shutdown 23, 82
SL 12
SL Class 52
SL Classification 13
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Squelch User 64
Start Time 47
Starting up a new BBS 10
Status Window 71
"Sub Classification". 40
Sysop Available 50
Sysop Available Hours 18
Sysop box 52
Sysop Chat 21
Sysop Commands 66
Sysop Defined questions 17
Sysop Externals 61
Sysop Node 46
Sysop password 18, 66
Sysop Pauses 22
Sysop Uploads 37
System Preferences 8, 18
System Prefs 10, 75
Tabby 14
Tabby Backend" 84
Temporary Sysop 65
Terminal Mode 61, 87
Text 15
Text Menu 27
Threading 40
Time Allowed On 14
Today" log 60
Total logons 18
Transfer Data Path 21
Transfer Directory Setup 20
Transfer Menu Preferences 26
Transfer Sections 12
Transfers 31, 77
Trash User 76
Two Way Chat 21
U/L Comp 14
UL Credit Multiplier 36
UL/DL Ratio 13
UL/DL Ratio On 15, 19
Up/Down Arrows 73
Upload Compensation 14
upload/download ratio 19
Usage Record 19, 60
Use Real Names 40
Use Xfer Window 21
UseNet News 40, 80
User Edit 51, 58
User Edit Menu 67
User Info 68
User List 51, 54
User Manager 57
User Search 54
User Security 68
User Stats 68
User Status 71
Variable Speed 89
verbose result code 89
Welcome Menu 47
wild card character 75
Window Color. 20
Writing a Modem Driver 86
XON/XOFF 5
XON/XOFF flow control 88
Zap the PRAM 75
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