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FidoQWK v1.00 (26-June-1992)
FidoNet(tm) <=> QWK echomail processor
Copyright 1992 by Geoffrey Sy
FidoQWK is supported by:
Residence: Support BBS:
Geoffrey Sy Simple Solutions Software
51 Wyatt Walk HST: (416) 287-9002
Toronto, Ontario CANADA HST/2400: (416) 286-8734
M5A 3T3
═════[INTRODUCTION]══════════════════════════════════════════
FidoQWK is a echomail processor that allows FidoNet(tm) BBSes
to transfer messages with any host system using a .QWK mail
door.
═════[OVERVIEW]══════════════════════════════════════════════
There are 3 modules to the FidoQWK package. There's FQSETUP
that sets up the needed data for the other 2 modules. The
FID2REP module scans messages from your BBS's message areas
and packages them into a REP packet for uploading to the host
BBS. The QWK2FID module unpacks the QWK packet and inserts
messages from the host BBS into your BBS's message areas.
In summary:
FQSETUP.EXE - Sets up needed data files.
FID2REP.EXE - Packs *.MSG into a REP packet for sending
out to the host BBS.
QWK2FID.EXE - Inserts messages from the host BBS into
your BBS.
═════[FQSETUP]═══════════════════════════════════════════════
When FQSETUP is executed a menu with 3 options will be shown.
Option 'A' sets up the general information. These general
information includes:
1 - Your name
2 - Registration key (if you're registered)
3 - Serial number (if you're registered)
4 - The location where you want FidoQWK to send the
BBS_ID.REP package.
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5 - The location where FidoQWK can find your BBS_ID.QWK
package.
6 - The location where FidoQWK can store its temporary
work files. A RAM or fast hard drive is recommended.
Option 'B' sets up the data compressor characteristics. Each
compressor definition requires the following information:
1 - The make and model of the compressor
2 - The full pathname (including extension) and switches
needed to compress a file.
3 - The full pathname (including extension) and switches
needed to de-compress a file.
4 - The ASCII value of the first byte found in files that
have been compressed with this compressor. This will
be used for detection of the compressed file type.
(* NOTE: Automatic detection of compressed file type has
not yet been programmed into v1.00 of FidoQWK *)
Option 'C' sets up host BBS information and message bases.
These options include:
1 - The name of the .QWK packet (Host ID).
2 - The BBS name of the host.
3 - The tagline of the host BBS to be placed on all
incoming messages.
4 - The compressor type used on this BBS.
5 - The tagline to be placed on all outgoing messages.
To insert more host BBS, press Alt-I. To delete a host BBS,
press Alt-D. To locate a host BBS, press F4. The Page Up
and Page Down keys selects the previous and next host BBS.
Press the F2 key at anytime while under option 'C' to edit
the message base names and paths. These include:
1 - The conference number used on the host BBS.
2 - The name of the message area.
3 - The location on your hard drive to store these
messages.
4 - The last message sent to the host BBS.
5 - The last message written to disk by FidoQWK.
The available functions are listed above, press the Esc key
to return to the previous function.
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═════[FID2REP/QWK2FID]═══════════════════════════════════════
FID2REP: Scans *.MSG from your BBS to send to the host BBS
QWK2FID: Inserts messages from the host BBS into your BBS
To use the above modules, type the module name followed by
the host BBS ID.
EXAMPLES:
To insert messages from BBS_ID.QWK packet to your BBS:
QWK2FID BBS_ID
To scan messages from your BBS to send to BBS_ID:
FID2REP BBS_ID
═════[MISCELLANEOUS]═════════════════════════════════════════
FidoQWK properly observes and sets the 'Private' attribute
bit of messages. It'll also observe the 'In Transit' bit and
only export messages with this bit turned on. All other bits
in are ignored and are turned off on import.
I've implemented FidoQWK based on the FTS FSC-0001 draft and
don't have enough information on how the 'real world'
implementation might be. If there are other bits that need
to be set or anything else, please let me know and I'll try
to implement them into FidoQWK. The name of this program can
also be improved upon too. If you have any suggestions, I'd
like to hear them.
FidoQWK is far from complete. I have a long list of features
I'm ready to implement, but your support is needed if these
features are to be implemented. I have to know that I'm not
wasting my time on this, if you find the program useful,
please send your support.
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═════[REGISTRATION/SUPPORT]══════════════════════════════════
If you have questions, bugs, comments or suggestions, please
contact me. I may be reached on the PCBoard, Doors, OffLine
conferences on City2City(tm), Intelec(tm), and ILink(tm). I
also monitor the PCBNet conference on FidoNet(tm). I can also
be reach on my support BBS or by snail-mail to the above
address. Registered users of any one of my shareware packages
may contact me using the voice number in the registration
document.
Since this is user supported software, I don't expect you to
register if you don't like it or if it doesn't meet your
needs. Just stop using it after a reasonable trial period
(1-2 weeks). The program is not crippled in any way, there is
only a short delay at the exit of the program and the tagline
length allowed will be a bit shorter.
If you like the program and use it regularly, please register
it. The registration cost is a one-time fee of $20.00. With
the registration you'll receive unlimited voice support and
upgrades. Your registration encourages further development,
enhancement and my continued support of the product. Please
send your registration in the form of a Money Order, Personal
cheque, or Cashier's cheque to the above address. I'm sorry
that I cannot process credit card registrations at this time.
═════[STANDARD DISCLAIMER]═══════════════════════════════════
This program is provided on an "AS IS" basis. No warranty of
any kind is expressed or implied. YOU USE THIS PROGRAM AT
YOUR OWN RISK. I take no responsibility for any damage caused
directly or indirectly from the use or the inability to use
this program.
═════[CREDITS/COPYRIGHTS]════════════════════════════════════
QWK:
Copyrights of Mark "Sparky" Herring of Sparkware, the
original creator of QWK.
FidoNet:
International FidoNet Association.
Other:
Respected copyright holders.
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