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│ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ┌╥ ║ ║ ║ ║ ┌╥ ║ ┌╥ │
│ ╘╝ ╚╛╘╝ ╚╛╘╩╛╘╩══╝ ╚══╛╘╝ ╚╛╘╩══╝╘╩══╝ │
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│ The mail door announcement screen maker. │
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│ written by John Davenport │
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│ Pleasure Island BBS │
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│ (205) 948-4586 ├───────┐
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└──────┬──────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ copyright - (C) - 1992 │
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│ Pleasure Island SOFTWARE │
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Version 2.0
Mc2 will create an information screen telling your board user the time
and date of the last Mail run and to WHICH NETWORK you polled your mail
from!
LEGALITIES:
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If you find this utility useful and continue using this program, You do so
at your own risk and PLEASURE ISLAND SOFTWARE assumes no responsibility for
any mis-use or damages.
This program has been extensively tested and should cause no problems.
If you encounter any - let me know.
SHAREWARE NOTICE:
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This program, Mc2 (the second version of MailCall) is placed in the PUBLIC
DOMAIN as FreeWare!
LIST:
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The following files should be contained in the archive - MC2.ZIP
MC2.EXE the main Program.
MC2.CFG the config file.
MC2.DOC instructions.
HELLO9.BBS example screen.
MAILRUN.BAT how the mailrun is setup on my bbs.
HOW TO SET-UP:
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Unzip the Mc2 files into your WC30 home directory.
Next, edit the Mc2.CFG file to inform MAILCALL where to put the Hellox.bbs
screen.
The config file should read
PLEASURE ISLAND BBS <-------- Name of your BBS goes here
C:\WC30\DISP\ <-------------- Path and directory to display screen
HELLO9.BBS <----------------- Name of the display screen
Or you can use MAILCALL to create a
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BULLETIN SCREEN or in your opening MAILDOOR SCREEN
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PLEASURE ISLAND BBS PLEASURE ISLAND BBS
C:\WC30\BULL\ C:\WC30\DISP\
BULL16.BBS MAIL.BBS
REQUIREMENTS TO RUNNING MAILCALL:
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In order to run the program, you will need the following things on your
system.
BRUN40.EXE - This is the runtime module. It must either be in the directory
containing this program or IN YOUR DOS PATH.
* Currently ONLY supports Wildcat v3.x @color@ codes.
TO RUN THE PROGRAM:
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Edit your mailrun bat file and at the very beginning of it you must include
this line: Mc2 NEW (NOTICE: The words NEW & END must be capitol letters)
EX:
Mc2 NEW
Tnet Import Wildnet
Mc2 WILDNET (WorldWide) NETWORK
Tnet Import Sinbad
Mc2 AFTERDARK (For Adults Only) Network
Tnet Import DDBBS
Mc2 SCI-FI (Science Fiction & Fantasy) NETWORK
Mc2 SHADES N' SHADOWS (Fantasy) NETWORK
Mc2 END
LINE 1: Executes the Mc2 program and make a NEW SCREEN with the Header
`Name of your BBS and other info'.
Line 2: Will run Tnet and imports Wildnet conferences into my BBS.
Line 3: Runs Mc2 and add that Wildnet conferences were added to the BBS.
Line 4: Will run Tnet and imports Sinbad conferences into my BBS.
Line 5: Runs Mc2 and add that AfterDark conferences were added to the BBS.
Line 6: Will run TNET and imports DDBBS conferences into my BBS.
Line 7: Runs Mc2 and add that Sci-Fi conferences were added to the BBS.
Line 8: Since I also poll the Shades n Shadow conferences from DDBBS
I run Mc2 again to let users know These Fantasy conferences have
been added.
Line 9: This line is not necessary but if you run it, Mc2 will add a blank
line after the last conf.
This is how the screen will look:
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Pleasure Island NETWORK MAIL RUN WAS MADE
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Monday November 30, 1992 at 4:08am to
AFTERDARK (For Adults Only) NETWORK
SCI-FI (Science Fiction & Fantasy) NETWORK
SHADES N' SHADOWS (Fantasy) NETWORK
WILDNET (WorldWide) NETWORK
Fin'
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If you have any questions or need help OR just want to let me know what you
think about the program, drop me a message at the MSI bbs or any bbs carrying
WildNet Conferences!
If you want to make a suggestion on improvements, Let me know. Thanks!
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║ if you wish to write: ║ Thanks!
║ ║ John Davenport
║ PLEASURE ISLAND BBS ║
1-205-948-4586 ║ P.O. Box 953 ║ 1200/2400/9600/14,400
Online 24 hours aday. ║ GulfShores, Al 36547 ║ Running Wildcat! v3.55
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