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Note: 8A01
Note: For this release, you must delete the CTDLTABL.SYS file and
run CONFG to be able to use this update.
See the UPDATE.TXT file for additional changes, bug fixes, ect...
*AFTER* 3.42.Q16, I changed the version identification to make it simpler
and to eliminate some of the confusion as to what version Citadel 68K is
closer to(Citadel 86 version 3.42 was the original base, 3.48 updates were
applied).
The version id is YMDD
|| |_______ day of the month
||__________Letter representing the month (A-Jan, L-Dec)
|___________Last digit of the year
Suggested install Instruction of this version of Citadel;
1) cit_messages.sys
This file contains the messages used by Citadel. about 90% of the
messages are in this file. You can customize the messages. The
file included has cit:helps as the location of several help files
so check to see that everything is correct for your system.
The messages with an "@" are references to files that must be on
your system(they should be included here or in the helps).
This file goes in the #MSGAREA directory. The file format is
included as comments in this file. All the extra files in the
archive named *.MSG also go in this area. On my BBS, the area
is called "CIT:GENERAL/", this directory contains these files.
This means you will find references to:
"@cit:general/filename"
You must customize your BBS message file or define CIT:GENERAL
and put the files there.
If you are updating from a previous version, there is a file
called MESSAGE.UPDATES that you need to look at to see the changes
that were made from the .Q02 version.
2) BADNAMES.SYS and BADPASSWORDS.SYS are files that are checked when a
user is creating their account. You may use the files included in
the archive or make your own. If you do not put these files in
the room area, Citadel will not check User names and Password
for validity except to make sure the password is at leas 5 chars
long and not a duplicate of someone elses. These work the same
way BADWORDS.SYS does. Also is the BADPEOPLE.SYS capability. This
file also goes in the ROOMAREA and is used to supress messages from
any particular user, in any particular room, or from any particular
system. There are three field, one line per entry. You do not need
this file, it is optional. It kills any message that matches the
room, name, and system specified. A "*" can be used for all. You
could for example supress all message from a particular user in a
room, from any system, if the user is TOM, the ROOM COMPUTER, you
could have:
TOM SMITH,COMPUTER,*
The fields are separated by commas. An entry of "*,*,*" is illegal
and will generate an error(after all why net at all if your going
to kill all message). If TOM SMITH is a real pain and you want to
suppress all messages in all rooms, change "COMPUTER" to "*" to get
an entry like:
TOM SMITH,*,*
This will only affect networked messages you recieve! Any messages
entered on your system will be accepted normally.
Note: This is pure censorship, it deletes the messages totally and
no other system `downstream' network wise will see the messages or
even have the option to see them, they are deleted from your system.
To supress them on only your system turned out to be too much of a
problem in the software, live with it... I do not recommend using it
although, a certain user that was a real pain from a local system
did have this invoked(a test, but he deserved it...) At one point,
some systems were fighting in a room, several people were involved
and you could have an entry like:
*,BBS LIST,BAD GUYS BBS
That would censor all their messages, no matter what the content.
I came very close to doing this at one point... This is an option,
use it only as a last resort... If the messages really are not a
problem, ignore them, don't censor them...
3) The VORTEX checking is on by default. If you do not wish it, you
must use the "-vortex" option on the command line. If you have the
"+vortex" it will have no effect.
4) +netlog and +netdebug are now more effective and if you do not
specify either one, Citadel will be very silent during a net session.
+netdebug messages will give alot more detail and if you want
+netdebug, you should also specify +netlog. Note: not specifying
at least +netlog will result in some messages appearing in debug.sys
by default. This will change in later versions.
In addition, +CID or +RESULTS on the command line will allow you
to record the text send from the modem during the baud rate recognition.
The +CID will record after the first RING is seen, the +RESULTS will
record all text lines. The idea of these options is to collect
caller id info(+CID) and for debuging all modem text(+RESULTS).
The information will go into the auditarea in debug.sys.
5) parameters for QWK parameters:
#QWKWORKAREA "<directory>"
Work directory for temporary files.
#QWKFILEAREA "<directory>"
Where all user data files are saved.
#QWKMAXROOM <number>
This parameter defines the maximum rooms that will be scanned for
messages for a single packet. If you set this to say 100 and have
200 rooms, then a user can only collect 100 rooms with messages at
a time. This sets the maximum, users can set a lower number if they
desired.
#QWKMAXPACKET 10000
This parameter defines the manimum number of messages that can be
collected at one time. The user can set a smaller limit if desired.
#QWKNAME "STRING"
This parameter defines the name of the QWK packet. In this example,
the downloaded packet would be called "STRING.QWK".
#QWKLOCATION "MEDFORD, NJ"
This parameter defines the location of the BBS(displayed by the
QWK reader).
6) parameter for biography
#BIOAREA "<directory>"
This specifies the directory you wish to use for the Biographies
that users enter. The default will be the home area so it is a
good idea to specify" #BIOAREA "bio" to get the current default.
7) Vortex checking. Citadel automatically checks for vortexed networked
messages. It will reject any message originating on your BBS(if it
returns in a net session), or any message it has already seen. There
were improvements in this checking and you will need to go into the
#NETAREA and delete all the *.vex and, v*.sys files. Citadel will
create a sub-directory called vortex and put all its files there.
there will be a slight increase in disk usage. To eliminate this
checking, specify -vortex on the command line.
There is a new structure for the vortex files, each room gets a
file in the #NETAREA vortex directory. Delete all the files in
this area to use this version.
8) There is extensive support for email networking. To make use
of this feature, you must grab the archive
Citadel_Email_Networking.lha
***Legal-ease***
Citadel 68K and Amiga Citadel are trademarks of this Citadel BBS program
and may not be used for other variants. This software is FREEWARE and
may not be distributed on any system that claims a copyright. If you have
specific questions about the use and rights to this software, contact me
on The Amiga Zone (609) 953-8159. ***This product is not for resale***.
You may not include Citadel or Citadel related files in any collection
sold for a profit without my express written permission. Source for the
Amiga Citadel is 100% public domain and available for downloading.
If someone sold you a copy of this program, please let me know, it is not
for sale. The only exception is the Aminet and Fred Fish CD collections.
Those collections may re-distribute this program and the related utilities.
No commercial collection may distribute this program nor may any system
attempt to copyright these works just because someone uploaded it to that
system. If other software collections would like to include Citadel 68K
distributions, please contact me, My only wish is that the very latest is
what is distributed. Internet news groups like Alt.source, comp.amiga.source
and anything similar also have permission to post these archives.
There are utilities, See the archive listing.
If you are starting from scratch and have never run a Citadel before. You
need to grab the support and help files. These files are on the C86 Test
system and the Amiga Zone. Please download them from there. Start with the
latest version of Citadel 68K. Read the 68K.man file. In the very near
future there will be a full AmigaGuide set of documentation along with a
re-organized Citadel 68K manual. Until then, read the existing docs.
The AmigaGuide version of the docs(partially done) is available for you
to download. Look in the Citadel Documentation room on my BBS or D342.lha
if your looking at a CD collection like Aminet CDs.
If you are interested in doors, The Amiga Zone has several that will run
with Citadel 68K. Any CLI based program will be able to run as a door
so long as it uses only standard I/O(i.e. getchar(), printf, ect.).
Doors are available in the Citadel Doors room.
If you have a bug to report, Please use the Citadel 68K room and prefix the
report with:
***bug report*** Version 8A01
Please include your phone number of your BBS. I may want to call to chat.
or pick up a file or two to reproduce your bug. A list of Citadels is at
the end of this file, there are probably more than those listed, but I
collect this information from the vortex detector and these are active
Citadels.
I am working on current problems and will post new versions as they become
tested. Currently, distribution is on the Amiga Zone and Aminet ftp sites.
Obviously, I will have it on the Amiga Zone first.
The Amiga Zone (609) 953-8159
Note: other systems will also have the latest version, I am hoping to get
a system in each state(eventually). If you wish to have me post a version
in your area, send me some mail or call the Amiga Zone
directly. As always, the Amiga Zone will have it first and a message will
be posted to the Citadel 68K room when a new version is available.
In this version, you can set the stack to anything larger than 8K
and Citadel will run. Anything less and it will stop. I use a stack of
30K in my testing because my compiler needs it. CTDL now does not set
it's stack, you have to do it. Citadel does not require more than about
3K of stack during it's operation. You can always see what your Citadel
needs with the SYSOP menu item "I"nformation. My normal BBS runs use
the minimum stack of 8192.
It also does not detach from the shell/cli it is started from.
You have to use "run <nil: >nil: ctdl" to do that. I leave the window
open for any error messages.
You can create a short script like:
failat 100
stack 8000 ; Citadel only uses about 3K in my testing.
cd cit:
if not exists ctdltabl.sys
echo "Citadel configuring, ctdltabl.sys not found"
confg -O ; only parameters
endif
copy cit:ctdltabl.sys cit:log/ctdltabl.sys
run ctdl +netdebug +netlog
and use it to startup Citadel. This is similar to my startup
routine, I also have email networking in my script.
Please post a comment in the Citadel 68K room when you start running this
version. I would like to have at least your BBS number and general location.
Known Bug List: 8A01
1) report that E hit while a message is paused did not allow the user to
enter a message(or continue a held message).
2) Fast Transfers does not work with zmodem or any other external protocol.
You must use the internal protocols.
3) domain mail messages are not being sent to a node that is marked as
OtherNet (MSGOUT), this affects only those using Internet Email Networking.
You will eventually need utiltites, and probably want Zmodem. Grab them
as you need them. Make sure your read this file and 68K.man BEFORE you
start, it will save you time and effort.
If you use these files, remember that they are FREEWARE. You do not have
to send anyone a donation(although none have been refused) to anyone. If
you wish help, find a Citadel with the Citadel 68K room, or call one of
the BBS numbers above. This is a project that is solely for the advancement
of networking and communications. Enjoy it. The only restriction I would
place on you is that you may not make commercial use of this program, sell
it, or make people pay in anyway for it's use. If you charge your users
a small fee for the use of your system, you must contact me and get approval.
Some of the functions are based on shareware programs(like LHA). These
programs are not free. You should send the shareware fee to the author
for your use with your BBs.
Pay BBS's may use these programs only after they have this approval. This
is a copyrighted work. All rights are reserved by the people responsible
for maintaining this code. It belongs solely to them. If you have
questions feel free to contact me by posting a message in the Citadel 68K
room. If you wish me to send you a set of disks with all the above files,
I will do so, but it will cost you $10 for the disks, postage, and my time.
It is free to download from any of the above BBS locations. It should not
be more than 3 880K disk. The Amiga Citadel is available on the mirrored
ftp site: wuarchive.wustl.edu for those with FTP access. In
the future, I will post all the files related to Citadel on those sites.
Tony Preston
Custom Services
P. O. Box 254
Moorestown, NJ 08057
The Amiga Zone : US (609) 953-8159
Internet: apreston@k2nesoft.com
The following systems are Citadels and may be used post messages. This
List is reasonably current. You best bet is to call the Amiga Zone for the
latest information. You will find the Citadel 68K room or Amiga room.
These systems all net with The Amiga Zone with one or more rooms.
This list is generated with the vortex detection utility, if your system
is not listed, post a test seed in a shared room and eventually it will
appear(Rooms:Amiga, Citadel 68K, or CitaNews).
*NOTE* These are not all the Citadels, there are others which are not on
the network. These are active ones, on the network.
Uncensored 203-873-8518 Black Page 212-594-7210
The Dog Pound 215-946-5573 Data Drum 217-529-8440
East Beach 313-464-7870 The City Zoo 315-737-9970
Forgotten Realms 403-450-0618 Ferret-Farm 403-457-3396
Purgatory 403-462-6976 Flynn's Inn 403-463-8419
Kronos, Penhold 403-886-4171 Cows r Us 403-990-2239
The Abbey 407-569-1781 key880 503-524-0670
Wayne's World 503-557-0786 Mind Melters 503-652-6953
The CBBS 513-867-1699 HIL-Classic 604-254-4377
Bistro 604-542-3617 The Dreamers Guild 604-545-8685
Northern Exposure 604-558-3897 Mars Hill 604-589-0639
Underhill 604-589-4752 Nest Glorious 604-589-8539
Cincidel 606-282-9803 JACS 609-346-1224
The OverBored 609-346-9769 Eagle Bored 609-629-1076
Eagle-Annex 609-767-1775 The Rundale Citadel 609-854-9135
Gateway 609-931-3014 Eternal City 612-227-0215
Ivory Tower 612-425-0554 Backfence 612-429-5001
Saint's Haven 612-440-8741 DogLink 612-460-6056
C-86 Test System 612-470-9635 Knight Life 612-544-6978
Stomp 612-561-4643 Cobalt Blue 612-642-0082
Nowhere 612-645-3998 Hills 612-673-0676
Metropolis 612-721-1870 NO NAME NODE 612-758-8201
Dark Tower ][ 612-770-0150 Dark Tower ][ 612-773-1267
Interzone 612-773-6666 MN-Mensa 612-774-7593
The HUB 612-783-7160 Writer's Cramp 612-789-1159
The Last Rose 612-823-3280 Rock the Boat 612-827-4291
House of Moo 612-831-2312 Cheers 612-854-2126
Last Call 612-861-7094 Spielen Schloss 612-869-4927
Hell 612-870-0722 Images at Twilight 612-884-7951
the Unseelie Court 612-938-6761 GWNorth 612-939-8142
A Strange Place 612-939-9008 Elk! 612-944-3622
Black Hole 616-343-7487 Au Contraire 616-344-5599
Lair 616-344-6607 Broadcast Central 616-345-9374
Beach 616-349-5887 Paradise Lost 902-429-5412
CatBBS 902-434-3295 Omnibus/BL 435-0237 902-435-0237
Rivendell 902-463-1988 Duffy's 902-466-8802
Mirror Image 902-835-3056 Rendezvous 902-876-1208
ENY 914-735-9362 Hotel 916-349-8879
SHAMAN'S VENTURE 916-364-1868 MEDIA-DEKAY 916-448-1197