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: Back-house Solitaire :
: Version 1.1 :
: (C)opyright 1994 BG Creations. :
: Written By : Jimi Gue :
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Warranty :
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I Jimi Gue, do not guarantee or warranty this product. The program
is presented "as is" without guarantee of results/performance, or
warranty of any kind. As the author, I cannot assume responsibility
for any outcome resulting from the use or misuse of this product. Total
responsibility is assumed by you. Therefore, I Jimi Gue, am not held
accountable for any incidental occurences, damages or otherwise caused
by the use or misuse of this program.
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Licensing Agreement :
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By using this software you agree to the following terms:
THIS IS COPYRIGHTED SOFTWARE!! Violating the following terms is strictly
prohibited by FEDERAL LAW. By doing such, YOU are subject to any penalties
and/or legal action that applies.
This DEMO version of Back-house Solitaire is distributed under the
Shareware concept. There is a 30 day time period for evaluation of the
door. When the 30 days are up, the game will not allow play and return
the user to the BBS. If you wish to further use this product, you are
required to register. Resetting or re-installing the game is a violation
of the Shareware concept and of this license.
This DEMO version of Back-house Solitaire may be distributed freely,
providing that the contents of the ZIP file are not altered, and the ZIP
file is not renamed.
When the game is registered, you will receive a licensed file,
BACKHOUS.REG, giving you the right to use the game on YOUR BBS System.
You may use the door on a single BBS only. You may also use the door
on a Multi-Node BBS or Network (requires Multi-Node version). Along with
the REG file, you are required to accept certain responsibilities to
protect and assure the safety of the program from unauthorized uses and/or
reproduction. Only YOU may use the .REG File.
After registration, you do not own Back-hous Solitaire. You are only
licensed to use it appropriately. BG Creations retains ALL rights to
Back-house Solitaire and all associated files and materials.
YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO:
Convert this software to another language.
Decompile, Disassemble, Rewrite, Lease, Re-sell,
Grant License or Sublicense this software.
Failure to comply to the licensing agreement violates all rights to
further use this product (DEMO or REGISTERED). Therefore your license to
operate Back-house Solitaire will be revoked without refund and you face the
possibilty of legal action.
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BBS's Supported :
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Spitfire GAP BBS PCBoard WILDCAT!
Quick BBS TRIBBS RBBS WWIV
Remote Access Renegade Telegard VBBS
Synchronet Ultra BBS PowerBBS PowerBoard
TAG BBS
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How To Register :
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1. Print the REGISTER.FRM file, answer the questions provided and
enclose the appropriate amount for your order. Mail the printed
document and payment to the address found in the REGISTER.FRM file.
2. Call BG Creations BBS and select the Questionnaire option from
the Main Menu. Answer the questions, check the correct method
of payment and delivery. If you select Visa or MasterCard for
payment, then you may Download your order if you wish. I will
try to have your order ready within a reasonable time period,
probably 24hrs.
3. Call me voice at (304) 525-1136, and place your order. The best
time to call is between 10am - 11pm EST. If you don't get an answer,
try method #2.
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Payment Options :
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BG Creations will accept the following methods of payment in U.S. funds
only.
1. Visa or Mastercard.
2. Cashier's check.
3. Money order.
4. Personal check.
5. COD (subject to additional charge)
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Delivery Options :
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All orders will be shipped U.S. Mail unless otherwise specified. Below
are the other methods of shipment.
1. Download
2. UPS (subject to additional charge)
All orders will be sent out promptly. All of my latest doors will be
included with your order, in DEMO form. For more ordering information, see
the REGISTER.FRM file.
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Features :
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--> Supports Comports 1 - 4 and Nonstandard IRQ'S
--> Locked DTE Rate Up To 115,200
--> Requires no monitoring
** --> Single and Multinode Versions Available
--> Desqview and Multi-tasking awareness
--> Auto Detecting ANSI Capabilities, No Need For ANSI.SYS
--> Color/Monochrome Toggle
** --> ANSI/ASCII Bulletin Generator
** --> Calendar For Missed Days
--> Setup Program
--> Chat Mode
--> Drop To Dos Function
--> Dropped Carrier Detection
--> 3 Minute Timeout Period
--> Time Manipulation With Function Keys
--> Force User To BBS With Function Keys
--> Free Upgrades To Later Versions
--> Full BBS/Voice Support
** Only Available With Registered Version
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Files And Descriptions :
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BACKHOUS.BAT <-- Sample batch file
BACKHOUS.EXE <-- Executable File
BACKHOUS.CFG <-- Configuration File Written By SETUP.EXE
BACKHOUS.DAT <-- Contains User Information
BACKHOUS.LOG <-- Used By the Door, Date and Time It Was Last Used
BACKHOUS.CMP <-- Monthly And Record Champions Are Stored Here
BACKHOUS.DOC <-- This File
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Files And Descriptions Cont:
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BACKHOUS.HLP <-- Instructions For Back-House Solitaire Used By The Door
SETUP.EXE <-- Configuration Program
REGISTER.FRM <-- Registration Form For Doors By BG Creations
UPDATE.TXT <-- When found, contains changes and/or bug notes
HISTORY.TXT <-- List Of Changes From Version To Version
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Installation :
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BACKHOUS.CFG :
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This is the configuration file the is needed to run Back-house Solitaire.
The contents of the file are as follows:
RA <-- TYPE OF BBS YOU ARE RUNNING
C:\BBS\NODE1 <-- PATH TO THE DROP FILE
BG Creations BBS <-- BBS NAME
Jimi Gue <-- SYSOP'S NAME
38400 <-- LOCKED BAUD RATE
5 <-- # OF HANDS ALLOWED DAILY
5 <-- # OF MAKE UP DAYS ALLOWED DAILY
C:\BBS\TXTFILES\BULL1G. <-- PATH & FILENAME TO ANSI BULLETIN
C:\BBS\TXTFILES\BULL1. <-- PATH & FILENAME TO ASCII BULLETIN
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SETUP.EXE :
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To assure proper operation of Back-house Solitaire, you should run
the configuration program, SETUP.EXE. Listed below is a run-through of
the program.
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Field #1 - Type Of BBS :
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Back-house Solitaire supports a wide range of BBS's and their
compatabilities. This line enables the door to determine the type of
Drop File you are using. The Setup program has a complete help system.
So making the correct selection should be easier.
{Display a listing of BBS'S and their drop files.}
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Field #2 - Path To Drop File :
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This line is for the Drive and Path to the Drop file. Do not enter
the file name of the drop file, only the path. Ex. (C:\BBS).
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SETUP.EXE Cont :
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Field #3 - Name Of BBS :
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This is the field for the name of your BBS System. When the door
returns to the BBS, the name that you enter here will appear.
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Field #4 - Sysop's Name :
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This line is for the name of the BBS's System Operator.
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Field #5 - Locked Baud Rate :
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This field is for Sysop's who locked their baud rate. If you do not
lock the baud rate, then enter 0 for this line.
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Field #6 - # Of Hands Per Day :
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Determines the number of hands allowed daily. This field may be a number
between 1 and 5.
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Field #7 - # Of Make-Up Days :
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REGISTERED VERSION ONLY.
If you have a registered version of Back-house Solitaire, player's who
have missed days will be able to make them up. This field is for the
number of make-up days you wish to allow daily. May be in the range
of 0 - 5.
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Field #8 Path To ANSI Bulletin :
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REGISTERED VERSION ONLY.
The door will create both ANSI and ASCII bulletins containing the top
ten scores. If you have a registered version of Back-house Solitaire, enter
the full path and filename for the ANSI bulletin.
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Field #9 Path To ASCII Bulletin :
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REGISTERED VERSION ONLY.
If you have a registered version of Back-house Solitaire, enter the full
path and filename for the ASCII bulletin.
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Command Line Parameters :
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This door has many auto-detecting features, but there are a few
parameters that can be specified on the command line. They are :
/L : Local mode, for running from Dos, never include this parameter
while running from your Bulletin Board System. When specified,
you will be prompted to enter your name.
Usage : Backhous Backhous.Cfg /L
IRQ : For nonstandard comports. If you use a nonstandard comport,
replace IRQ with the interrupt number of the port.
Usage : Backhous Backhous.Cfg 3
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Running Multi-Node :
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To run Back-house Solitaire on a Network requires a Registered Multi-Node
version of the game. This will enable the record locking capabilities.
Without a Multi-node REG file, the game will allow only one user in the
door at a time. When running Multi-Node, you will need to specify a
different configuration file for each node. There are two different
reasons for this.
First, the door needs to know what baud rate you are locking your
serial port at. If you have more than one node, this value may vary.
For instance, if Node #1 runs at 14,400, and Node #2 runs at 2400 baud,
then you will need to specify a different locked baud rate for each node.
If you do not lock your baud rate, enter 0.
Second, you will need to specify the paths for the BBS's Drop File.
Multi-user BBS's usually write the drop files in different Node directories.
The door just needs to know where they are.
If you have a BBS with 2 Nodes, the .CFG files for the door may look
like this :
NODE #1 - BACKHOUS.CF1 NODE #2 - BACKHOUS.CF2
GAP GAP
C:\BBS\NODE1 C:\BBS\NODE2
BG Creations BBS BG Creations BBS
Jimi Gue Jimi Gue
38400 2400
3 3
5 5
C:\BBS\BULL1.ANS C:\BBS\BULL1.ANS
C:\BBS\BULL1.ASC C:\BBS\BULL1.ASC
One other specification to running Multi-node is that SHARE needs to be
in memory before execution so file-sharing can be performed. Since Multi-
User Bulletin Board Systems require share to be loaded anyway, this should
be nothing new.
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Running Multi-Node Cont. :
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If your BBS executes doors from the start-up batch file, then you may not
need to use different .CFG files. If you are not locking your baud rate on
any node or the locked rate is the same, then you merely need to copy the
drop file to the door directory before execution of the door. Of course
you run the risk of two nodes executing the door at EXACTLY the same time,
but the chances are very slim.
The Door Specs of a Spitfire BBS Batch file may look something like this.
:DOOR_A
COPY Dropfile.Nam C:\BBS\BACKHOUS
CD\BBS\BACKHOUS
BACKHOUS BACKHOUS.CFG
DEL Dropfile.Nam
CD\BBS
GOTO LOOP
I use RemoteAccess for my Bulletin Board System, and this is how I setup
the board for Multi-user play. Different BBS's may not operate the way that
RA does, consult your BBS manual if you are not sure about how your BBS
executes Doors.
When RA is setup for Multi-Node, it uses separate NODE Directories, let's
say NODE1 and NODE2 are the directory names. When a door is executed, RA
writes the drop file to proper directory and does whatever command you have
specified in the Configuration Program. For instance, in both NODE Dir's
I have a batch file, BACKHOUS.BAT, that the BBS executes. The batch files
looks like this:
C:\RA\NODE1\BACKHOUS.BAT C:\RA\NODE2\BACKHOUS.BAT
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ECHO OFF ECHO OFF
CD\RA\BACKHOUS CD\RA\BACKHOUS
BACKHOUS BACKHOUS.CFG *M BACKHOUS BACKHOUS.CF1 *M
CD\RA\NODE1 CD\RA\NODE2
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Notes Of Interest :
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The only particular problem with this door is the Stripping of the
Club character. If the user's telecommunications program has the
Compuserve B file transfer option on, it will strip ASCII Code 3, which is
the Club. If any users are having problems in this area, please notify
them to toggle Compuserve B file transfers.
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Support :
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It is my policy to give any help possible when experiencing difficulties
while using my doors. Such as: Setup, Execution, or any Bugs (hopefully
there are no Bugs!). If you are having problems in any of these or other
areas, I will do my best to assist you in any way as quickly as possible.
I can be contacted in the following ways:
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BG Creations BBS
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(304)525-____ 24hrs - 14,400
FIDO - ___-____
Voice - (304)525-1136
or by mail...
BG Creations
3928 Riverside Drive
Huntington, WV 25705
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Distributing :
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I will encourage the distribution of any of my doors in DEMO form only.
This means the distributing of Registered REG files is STRICTLY PROHIBITED
by law. The REG Files are not to be distributed, copied, altered etc. in
ANY FORM.
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Acknowledgements :
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First and foremost I would like to GOD for giving me the knowledge of
programming and perserverence.
I thank Rusty Johnson for his immense help and patience. Rusty has saved
me much time and helped me to avoid many problems with the contribution of
his knowledge. Thanks again Rusty.
RMDOOR 4.5 - TriSoft, Mark Goodwin & Randy Hunt
REMOTE ACCESS - Wantree Development & Andrew Milner
GAP - GAP Development Company
WILDCAT - Mustang Software
PCBOARD - Clark Development
SPITFIRE - Buffalo Creek Software
QUICKBBS - The QuickBBS Group
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