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- MEGAHOST, Version 1.31 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
M E G A H O S T "The Easy BBS"
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Version 1.31
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D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
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A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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Last updated: May, 1992
This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the MEGAHOST package.
Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the VENDOR.DOC text
file.
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Program Information:
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File Name(s) for BBSs:
----------------------
For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use the
following file names:
If the programs and documentation are in separate archive files,
please use the following names (both must be posted):
MHST131E.ZIP MEGAHOST Release n.nn Executables
MHST131D.ZIP MEGAHOST Release n.nn Documentation
If the programs and documentation are contained within a single
archive file, please use the following name:
MHST131.ZIP MEGAHOST Release n.nn Executables and Documentation
If the program is compressed using some other file compression
method, then please use the name "MHST131" with the appropriate
extension (PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.).
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Keywords:
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MINIHOST MAXIHOST MEGAHOST EASY BBS ASYNC COMM REMOTE
Category:
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Bulletin Board Software
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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MEGAHOST, BULLETIN BOARD SOFTWARE, MINIHOST MAXIHOST MEGAHOST EASY BBS
Short Description:
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Full featured BBS, simple setup configuration
Long Description:
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While being a full featured BBS, MEGAHOST's strong points include simple
configuration, ease of use, and strong security functions. It is small
enough to run from a floppy (use EMS for speed) although a hard disk
is recommended. Ringback for voice lines, and Callback for added security.
Features include Conferences, Chat, Message Base, File Download Areas,
Doors, Questionnaire, ANSI Graphics, Bulletins, File Transfer Protocols,
User Defined Menus, Blue Instant Graphics support, Events and advanced
DOS Shell. Advanced SysOp utilities are available. Free technical support
is provided by the author.
Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
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PC World MAY 1990 says:
"MAXIHOST,. a versatile shareware BBS that almost anyone can use..."
"MAXIHOST's ample security features and easy setup make it ideal..."
"A MAXIHOST BBS is as easy to maintain as it is to setup."
Micro Cornucopia NOV-DEC 1989 says:
"has amazing low maintenance requirements"
"is very flexible"
"after years of reliable use Mankin's little BBS is a gem of a system"
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Vol 53, Summer 89 says:
"Because of the extensive documentation, I have never had a need to call"
"a fine shareware BBS which every college of pharmacy should try"
Personal Computer Communications, by Alfred Glossbrenner says:
"For new users we recommend Don Mankin's MINIHOST."
"Simple to setup and use..."
"...for anyone wishing to tap an office or home computer
from a distant location"
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Hardware Requirements:
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384K of RAM, MS-DOS 3.x or higher, Hayes or compatable modem,
Hard Disk (highly) recommended. EMS, Printer optional.
Registration Information:
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Hobby registrations are just $29.
Business/Commercial/Other registrations are $59.
Diskettes are mailed to new registrants that contain the latest release
of MEGAHOST along with key numbers that remove the [EVALUATION COPY]
notices. The unregistered version is not in any way crippled.
Free technical support is available via the MEGAHOST Support BBS
@ 209-836-2402.
For complete user registration information please refer to the
REGISTER.DOC text file.
Author/Publisher Information:
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ASCII COMPUTER ENTERPRISES is a small software company owned and
operated by Don Mankin.
Don Mankin belongs to the Association of Shareware Professionals.
(ASP)
Please feel free to contact me (Don Mankin) at any time if you have any
questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the
following address:
Don Mankin
ASCII Computer Enterprises
231 Market Place #353
San Ramon, CA 94583
U.S.A.
I can also be reached at the MEGAHOST Support BBS @ 209-836-2402
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│ Copyright (c) 1992 by Don Mankin │
│ All Rights Reserved │
│ 231 Market Place #353 │
│ San Ramon, CA 94583 │
│ PSL Orders (ONLY) 800-242-4775 item # 10391 │
│ Support BBS Number 209-836-2402 (ONLINE Registration) │
│ │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ This is a user supported product. We encourage you │
│ to pass is along to others. If you find MEGAHOST │
│ of value, please register it with us. If used │
│ commercially or for commercial purposes, a │
│ registration fee of $59 (US Dollars) is required. │
│ Otherwise, registration would be just $29. Include │
│ $4.00 shipping and handling plus California sales │
│ tax of 7.75% if ordering from California. │
│ │
│ Please send your registration to the above address │
│ or, register online using your MasterCard or Visa. │
│ Support of this product is provided exclusively │
│ through the Support BBS at the number provided │
│ above. │
│ │
│ Thanks for supporting MEGAHOST! │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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