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- We have changed the BigD BBS list to improve the list in several
- ways:
-
- 1. We are only allowing ONE BBS listing per area code. This will keep
- keep the list current and make it easier to read and understand.
-
- 2. We are now giving each listing two lines. We will continue to use the
- BBS legend that makes the list outstanding. We have increased the size
- of the comment section to 56 spaces which is almost a full line and
- allows the sysop to really customize their listing.
-
- 4. We have added a new section to the list for all new boards that have
- been entered in the last 30 days. This section can found at the
- beginning of the list.
-
- 5. We have updated the door that we use to create your listing and
- includes some additional information. So if you're a sysop please call
- The Blues Cafe at 214-638-1181 or Metro 214-988-1965 and make changes to
- or enter your listing. (Thanks to Chuck Hogard and David Smith.)
-
- 6. We have also added an automated call back system that calls and checks to
- make sure each BBS is up. If the callback system gets a "BUSY" we assume
- it is a BBS and do nothing to the listing. If we get a "VOICE" response we
- delete the listing. If we get "NO ANSWER" we log this. If we
- get 3 "NO ANSWERS" in a row the listing is deleted. We will verify the
- boards on a monthly basis. We would still appreciate a call to let us
- know if your system goes down.
-
- 7. The BigD list contains a date at the top of the list so that you will know
- when date the BigD list was created. We update the list every morning.
- We now include a verification date at the end of each listing so everyone
- knows the last time that BBS was verified.
-
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- We are always looking for suggestions on ways to improve the list. If you
- have any suggestions or comments please let us know.
-
- If you would like to have the BigD BBS List sent to you FTS-style please
- send us a netmail message to 1:124/5134 or 1:124/8014 and we'll gladly add
- your system to the BBS's that we already send it to every day.
- You may also request the list using the magic word of BIGD or
- the filename BIGD.ZIP (FTS style only.)
-
- If you would like to request the current BigD list via E-mail (Internet),
- send a message to bigd@bluecafe.com and you should get the list in text
- format.
-
- Our special thanks to Chuck Hogard of Hogard Software Solutions for
- rewriting the bigd door and adding some new features. We would also like
- to thank David Smith of Anti-Virus Rock for creating the call back
- verification system.
-
- With their help and input all of the new features have been implemented
- to create the MOST CURRENT AND ACCURATE BBS LIST in the Metroplex.
-
- Mark Elson & Mike Shockley
- Online Enterprises Inc.
- The Blues Cafe
- 214-638-1181 or Metro 214-988-1965
- Fido: 1:124/8014 or /5134
- e-mail: postmaster@bluecafe.com
- Voice/Fax: 214-638-1189
-