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MarkMail v2.00
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Introduction/Installation/Operation
v2.00 ß31
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Release date: 11-18-92
Welcome to MarkMail 2.00! This package has been written to provide the
user with a simple PCBoard-like interface while providing Sysops with
familiar yet easy to use setup, maintenance. The commands used within
MarkMail's System Manager are the same as those used in PCBSM/PCBSetup.
MarkMail 2.00 takes full advantage of the newer PCBoard 14.5 functions
and file-formats. Version 2.00 REQUIRES PCBoard 14.5+ to be installed.
MarkMail is distributed under the shareware concept. If you continue
to use it for more than 30 days you must either register it or remove
it from your BBS. If there is something that you'd like added to this
door, send your thoughts or comments to Cliff Watkins in the MarkMail
conference on the Intelec E-mail Network.
The registration of MarkMail entitles the licensee to use the Markmail
software on a single BBS. MarkMail may not be 'reverse engineered' nor
otherwise altered in any way shape or form. MarkMail may be copied and
publicly distributed in it's 'original format' but can not be sold or
traded without written consent from Intelec Business Network. MarkMail
is provided without warranty, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to suitability to task, or performance/fitness for any parti-
cular purpose. Although MarkMail has been extensively tested, neither
the author nor Intelec Business Network guarantees the performance of
this program and accepts no responsibility for its use or misuse. Your
use of the MarkMail door signifies your agreement to these terms.
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MarkMail QWK Mail Door v2.00
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MarkMail QWK Mail Door v2.00
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Table of Contents
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Page 01 ................... Introduction to MarkMail QWK Mail Door
Page 02 ................... Table of Contents
Page 03 ................... Installing MarkMail (The First Time)
Page 04 ................... Configuration: Paths and FileNames
Page 05 .................................. Flags, Baud Rates, Compression
Page 06 .................................. Networks and Conferences
Page 07 .................................. Protocols, Files, Bulletins
Page 08 .................................. Net Status, Pointer Files
Page 09 ................... Duplicate Checking: An Overview
Page 10 ....................................... Individual Conferences
Page 11 ....................................... By Conference Ranges
Page 12 ....................................... Initializing/Automating
Page 13 ................... Operation: Bulletins/Compression/Downloading
Page 14 .............................. Files/Goodbye/Help/Oper.Page/Quit
Page 15 .............................. Conference Selection and Flags
Page 16 .............................. Protocols/Uploading/View Settings
Page 17 .............................. Write Settings/eXpert Mode
Page 18 ................... Offline Configuration Chnages
Page 19 ................... What's Planned and MarkMail Support Numbers
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INSTALLATION
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The installation of MarkMail 2.00 should be rather simple. First, this
version of MarkMail MUST be run from your Default PCBoard directory.
This is the directory where a particular PCBoard node will create the
PCBOARD.SYS file for that node. You will need to place in this PCB dir
the MM.EXE and MMSM.EXE files. The MARKMAIL door batch file can either
reside here as well or in the path designated in your DOORS.LST file,
but you will notice that the enclosed sample door batch file does not
change from the "default PCB directory" but instead will call MarkMail
from this directory. If MM.EXE and MMSM.EXE are in your DOS path, you
do not need to keep a copy in "each node's" default PCB directory. The
System Manager (MMSM) program will allow you to point MarkMail to the
other file paths that are needed such as help, news and menus. It does
NOT make sense to keep these in the default PCBoard directory as well
as it could get pretty cluttered in there if you did.
Configuration is stored in a file called 'MARKMAIL.DAT', a binary file
that's accessed using MarkMail's System Manager (MMSM). MarkMail will
attempt to find this file in one of two locations, the current PCBoard
or Default directory and if not found there in your '\MAIN' directory
(the path where your USERS file would be located). This can allow you
to maintain a single configuration file for all your nodes, but main-
taining the ability to have a custom configuration for all or any node
you wish. MarkMail uses this "search method" to find the MARKMAIL.SYS
file, a file you'll receive upon registering MarkMail. If you place a
single copy of your MARKMAIL.SYS file in your Main directory all nodes
can access and operate from it. A sample MARKMAIL.DAT file is included
but you will have to rename it from MARKMAIL.DAK.
1ST thing you should to do is make a backup of all your most important
system files! When this is done, then you are ready to proceed.
2ND thing you'll need to do is create a TPA for MarkMail to use. A TPA
(Third Party Application) is a function in PCB that allows MarkMail to
'attach' its user file into your USERS.INF file. You will need to drop
all nodes to the DOS prompt and run PCBSM. From the 1st screen select
item 'D' then item 'C' and supply the following information:
Name of Third Party Applicaion: MARKMAIL
Version : 200
Static Size : 20
Dynamic Size : 1
Keyword : MARKMAIL -> This is up to you and will be the
name of the door-batch file to
start up MarkMail.
The hit the Pg-Dn key and PCBSM will install MarkMail into your users
file. PCBSM also creates a USERS.IBK file, a backup of your USERS.INF,
and can be deleted if you wish. You then enter PCBSetup and edit your
DOORS.DAT file to include the MarkMail door. On the doors setup screen
in the column marked 'USER.SYS' you should place a 'Y'. MarkMail will
not operate without the presence of USER.SYS. You should then run thru
the configuration in the MarkMail System Manager program.
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CONFIGURATION
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