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MAX2FD v1.00a
by Jerry Cain
Jul 9, 1992
WHAT IT IS:
MAX2FD will read Maximus' LASTUSER.BBS file after a caller logs off and
insert the user's name and city into Front Door's LASTCALL.FD activity
file. It will also insert the user's date/time as found within the
LASTUSER.BBS or optionally insert the current system date/time. In addition
to this information, it inserts your net/node number. All this information
will be displayed in the FROM: field when FD reloads.
WHY I WROTE IT:
I like being able to see who the last caller on BBS was without having to
load up the BBS.
LICENSE:
The user of MAX2FD is licensed to use it on any machine or any number of
machines for whatever purpose the user sees fit. MAX2FD is not commercial,
not shareware, and not even Public Domain. It simply costs you nothing to
use. I retain all rights to the program. However, I am not responsible
for any problems your computer system encounters, either directly or
indirectly, as a result of using MAX2FD.
HOW TO USE IT:
Place MAX2FD in your Maximus directory and insert the following as the last
line in your EXEBBS.BAT, just before calling FRODO.BAT:
MAX2FD -M<path\lastuser.bbs> -F<path\lastcall.fd> -A<zone:net/node.point> [-S]
where: -M is Maximus' LASTUSER.BBS file
-F is Front Door's LASTCALL.FD file
-A is your Network address (POINT optional)
-S forces MAX2FD to use system time instead of laston
time found in LASTUSER.BBS (which represents when the
user logged on, not when he/she logged off).
(Note: the order of these parameters is unimportant)
LIMITATIONS:
Make sure to set the environment variable TZ for your timezone so MAX2FD
can accurately calculate your local time if using the -S switch.
If a user drops carrier before logging on, Maximus won't write another
LASTUSER.BBS. When MAX2FD is subsequently called, it will use the name
found within the LASTUSER.BBS (which is NOT the person who just hung up)
and the current time if you have set the -S switch. This results in FD
displaying a time which is far off the user's laston time. To avoid this,
simply erase LASTUSER.BBS after calling MAX2FD (only needed if you use the
-S switch).
WARRANTY:
None! Use it at your own risk.
SUPPORT:
Programs as simple as this one generally require no support. Even so, as
time permits, I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. You can
reach me at:
Jerry Cain
The Edge Of Forever
FidoNet 1:300/8
REGISTRATION:
None! It's a free program so have fun!
DONATIONS/GIFTS:
Gladly accepted! MAX2FD is NOT shareware so NO money is expected. Feel
free to use the program any way you choose. However, if you would like to
donate to my INEEDTOPAYFORSOMEOFTHISSHAREWARESTUFFIAMUSING fund, I will
gladly accept a gift of any amount.
REQUESTS:
If you use the program, send me an electronic postcard.
Have fun and enjoy!!