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- The CONFIG command is used to configure the BBS to your terminal's abilities
- and needs. To edit your terminal parameters, enter CONFIG at the main menu.
- The following parameters may be selected:
-
- 1) Linefeeds
- 2) The [MORE] prompt
- 3) Terminal type
- 4) File transfer protocol
- 5) Number of screen columns
- 6) Number of screen lines
- 7) Computer type
-
- In addition to the above list, the current setting of each parameter is
- displayed on the appropriate line. To change any parameter, enter the number
- associated with it. For example, press 5 to change the number of screen
- columns. When you are done with your selections, enter 0.
-
- Each of the parameters are briefly described below:
- Linefeeds - If your terminal needs linefeeds, choose YES for linefeeds
- [MORE] prompt - If you choose to have the [MORE] prompt, at the end of
- a screen of text, "[MORE]" will be displayed and the BBS
- will pause. Hit any key to continue from this point.
- Terminal type - If your terminal supports ANSI standard terminal emulation,
- select ANSI. Otherwise, choose TTY. This option determines
- whether you get the line editor (TTY) or the full-screen
- editor (ANSI only, not yet implemented).
- File protocol - If you choose none, you will only be able to download
- and upload text files. Otherwise, select a standard
- file transfer protocol which will allow you to download
- and upload binary files as well as text.
- Screen columns - Enter the maximum number of text characters that can fit
- on a single line of your terminal. This information will
- be used by the BBS in determining when to word-wrap text.
- Screen lines - Enter the maximum number of lines of text that can fit on
- your terminal's screen. This value is used if you selected
- the [MORE] prompt.
- Computer type - Choose from the list available the type of computer which
- you use most often.
-