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│O│U│T│L│A│W│
For Many BBS Types
Release Version Number 1.2.0
Copyright (c) EZSoft Software 1994-1996
Outlaws BBS (Support)
FidoNet Number 1:154/25
(414) 929-0287 USR 14400 V.32 bis
The OUTLAW Door Game Introduction
---------------------------------
A Wild West Outlaw Gunfighters Door Game. This Door has been
written using Visual Basic/DOS Version 1.0 and the Easy-Door
Communications Library.
Requirements
------------
- IBM Compatible Computer Running DOS 3.0 Or Newer.
- BBS that supports one of the following drop file
formats: DOOR.SYS, DORINFOx.DEF, CALLINFO.BBS,
PCBOARD.SYS, or SFDOORS.DAT.
Features Of OUTLAW
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- ANSI and Avatar/0+ Support.
- Fossil Driver Or Built-In Communication Routines
- Multitasker Aware (DV, WIN, OS/2, etc.)
- Fast and Reliable Modem Input/Output.
- Supports All Communication Ports.
- Automatic Time Left Verification.
- Automatic Carrier Detection.
- Automatic Status Bar.
- Automatic Inactivity Time-Out Verification.
- Hot Keys From The Local Console.
- Sysop DOS Shell Function.
Active Function Keys
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Function Keys From Local KeyBoard.
Alt H : Returns User To The BBS.
Alt J : Jumps to DOS (DOS Shell).
Copying and Distribution
------------------------
The OUTLAW Door may be copied and distributed with the
following restrictions. You must include the following
files as a set. The Archive name must be in the following
format: OL(Version).(Archive). No fee other than a disk
and handling charge of up to $5.00 US may be charged. The
OUTLAW Door is Copyright material and no modification may
be made to the Door without the Author(s) prior Approval.
Archive File Name
-----------------
OL(Version).(Archive)
Description Of Included Files
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- FILE_ID.DIZ File Description.
- EZSOFT.REG Registration Offers.
- OUTLAW.ANS ANSI OUTLAW Screen.
- OUTLAW.EXE Main Door Program.
- OUTLAW.HLP Outlaw Help File.
- OLEDIT.EXE OUTLAW Player Editor.
- OUTLAW.CFG OUTLAW Configuration File.
- SYSOP.DOC This Document.
Fossil Driver
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A fossil Driver is a resident program that takes control of
modem operations. Two well-known fossil drivers are X00 and
BNU. Fossil Drivers give improved communications performance
with non-standard communication ports. The OUTLAW Door will
use built-in communication routines if a fossil driver is not
installed.
Disclaimer
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This program has been fully tested using Several BBS Types.
We (EZSoft Software) will not be responsible or liable for any
damages caused by use, misuse or inability to use The OUTLAW
Door Program.
Registration
------------
The OUTLAW Door is SHAREWARE. There is a reasonable $15.00
registration fee that will get you a registration # which will
enable OLEDIT and Disable the Unregistered Labels in this and
all future versions. Upgrades will always be free. We can be
Contacted or Netmailed on the below listed Support BBS. See the
section at the end of this document for additional information
on Contacting The Authors and Registration.
Installation
------------
Create a directory on your hard drive and un-archive all files
into that directory. The name of the directory is optional.
Example: MD C:\BBSNAME\OUTLAW
PKUNZIP OL_Vxxx.ZIP C:\BBSNAME\OUTLAW
Create a batch file to execute the door which conforms to your
BBS documentation. Typically this file would be similar to the
following Examples:
<Example Batch File>
@ECHO OFF
CD C:\WILDCAT\OUTLAW
OUTLAW.EXE C:\WILDCAT\WCWORK\NODE1\DOOR.SYS
Create a OUTLAW.CFG file to setup your number of days before
automatically purging inactive players, SysOp Name, BBS Name,
and Registration Code. SysOp Name & BBS Name are case sensitive
to the registration code! <See OUTLAW.CFG> If you have any
additional questions you may ask them on our Support BBS listed
below or Netmail us at the listed Fidonet Address. Remember that
registered users will recieve priority support. Do not expect
netmailed answers if you have not registered the software.
Future Program Considerations
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- Any Suggestions or Comments will be Considered!
Note From The Authors
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Thank you for using the OUTLAW Door. It is hoped that the door
will be as useful to you as it is to us. We fully support all
of our doors and will answer all questions. Latest Versions of
the door can be downloaded from the Listed Support BBS.
How To Contact The Authors
--------------------------
Registration wil require you to mail us the payment of $15.00
Check or Money Order to the primary support address. After I
recieve your registration information I will process your new
registration forms and send your code one of two ways.
Method #1 Registration Code will be netmailed to a standard
Fidonet Address.
Method #2 Registration Code will be sent via the U.S. Mail
in letter format.
Please direct all registrations or questions to the following
support site.
Outlaws BBS (414) 929-0287
(EZSoft Software Support Site)
Fidonet Node Number 1:154/25
EZSoft Software Copyright (c) 1994-1996