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EaglePro BBSADDS V1
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Copyright 9/26/93 Brian Smith
By
Brian Smith
P.O. Box 876
Marion, Illinois
62959
Written with a the use of a great BBS door utility,
DoorDriver 5.00 - By Scott M. Baker
I'm not going to bore you with the usual registration, shareware,
features, and usage here. BUT I do strongly suggest you read the
rest of this short document for future upgrades and support. If
you have any suggestions for improvements or bug reports they can
be mailed to the address above or at the end of this file. If you'd
like to have the source code (* Turbo Pascal 7 *), the MultiNode
awareness option added, notices of future updates, plus other custom
features, REGISTER IT !!!!!!!
------- INSTALLING BBSADDS ------------------------------------------------
1) Add this line to your autoexec.bat set dszlog=c:\dszlog or
one like it if you don't have it there already. Or you can
add it to your .BAT file that calls your bbs program.
Also you must have DSZ somewhere in your path. I put it in my
dos dir with all my other dos utilities.
2) If you are using the a fossil driver X00 then the Z-X modem batch
(.BAT) files should work just fine. If your using another type of
fossil driver then you'll have to turn it off before calling DSZ
and back on when DSZ exits.
If you aren't using a fossil driver then the first and last
lines in Zmodem-Xmodem example .bat files should be removed.
3) Make a directory named BBSADDS then copy all the files from
the bbsadds archive to that directory.
4) Edit the file called BBSADDS.CTL. Replace any info that needs
to be replaced (BBSType, SysopFirst-Last name, etc). Pay special
attention to the docs in that file.
" Hint: If your users aren't getting color try the COLOR1 Option.. "
5) Edit the file called bbsadds.bat that comes with BBSADDS.
The format for the file is:
CD C:\BBS\BBSADDS ( Change to the bbsadds directory )
bbsadds /pC:\bbs /n? ( /p path to your drop file /n node number )
CD C:\BBS ( return to the bbs directory )
6) Install the bbsadds.bat file in your bbs. That part is left up to
you. I can't help you there because of the many different types
and kinds of bbs's
7) One hint in installing the program in a bbs. Some bbs's use an
errorlevel exit and some shell to the program. If you shell to
the program you should load command.com with /C in first.
EXAMPLE: C:\command.com /C C:\raa\doors\bbsadds.exe
---- DESCRIPTION ----------------------------------------------------------
BBSADDS will work with many different types of BBS's including
RBBS - Rbbs-Pc version 16.1+ (uses DORINFOx.DEF)
QUICK - Quickbbs; Uses DORINFOx.DEF (same as above)
PCB12 - Pcboard version 12
WWIV - WWIV bbs (uses chain.txt)
PHOENIX - Phoenix bbs
WILDCAT - Wildcat bbs
PCB14 - Pcboard version 14 (not fully tested)
DOORSYS - The DOOR.SYS format (wildcat 3.0, TAG, etc)
SPITFIRE - Spitfires drop file (SFDOORS.DAT)
What will BBSADDS do? It permits another sysop to place a description
of his BBS on yours. BUT only one add from one sysop and at anytime he can
remove or edit his add as his system changes or he closes his BBS. It
writes 4 files before the program exits.
ADDS.ANS Ansi bbs add Full descriptions
ADDS.ASC Text bbs add Full descriptions
SADDS.ANS Ansi BBS add short description using BBS name, BBS number, BAUD
SADDS.ASC Ansi BBS add short description using BBS name, BBS number, BAUD
These are standard ansi-ascII files that can be added to your logoff
screens or combined with to make a nice looking exit for your BBS. For
the time being a person can add two lines to the BBSADDS.BAT file to
combine the screens with the sysops current screen. An example
would be
copy adds.asc+logoff.asc temp
copy temp c:\bbs\logoff.asc
This would add ADDS.ASC to LOGOFF.ASC and should make a nice exit
screen for any BBS.
Also there was a little file added to this archive called SYSOP_ED.EXE.
this program can be used to delete BBS adds from the list.
One more thing while BBSADDS is running you can press ALT C to go into
Chat mode. ESC takes you out of chat.
---- FUTURE ADDITIONS ------------------------------------------------------
1) All or any future additions depend of you!!!! This program is not
Freeware and if it doesn't get the support from you then there
won't be any additions or upgrades in the future.
2) Add an option to check for foul language. If one of the offending
words is placed in the add then the users name is posted in a file to
the sysop. Possably instead of his original add his name is placed
where the bbs name should be and instead of his message it will say
that he likes to post foul language in an add. Plus his time will be
dropped to 0 and he is logged off..
3) An option to change the name and path of the file that BBSADDS writes
so the sysop can write it directly to his exit screen.
4) An option for a header-footer screen so the sysop can add his own
ansi-text screen to the adds making it all automatic.
5) Better Multi Node file checking and safety measures.
6) More SYSOP Configurable including a option to turn off hot keys,
and an ansi screen file insted of the screen being built in so
the sysop can change it to match his-hers bbs.
7) Other types of internal proticals besides X-Zmodem.
------- DISCLAIMER ----------------------------------------------------
EaglePro and Brian Smith will not be held responsible for any damage
WHAT SO EVER this door might do to your computer including hardware damage,
software damage, or data damage. This program has had many hours of testing
before it was released. To the best of my knowledge it could not possibly do
any damage to your system. This disclaimer was placed here just for legal
protection from those who think that it is possible that BBSADDS could
do damage to a system.
BBSADDS may be uploaded to and downloaded from commercial systems
such as CompuServe, the Source, and BIX, as long as there is no charge
for the product itself. Those copying, sharing, and electronically
transmitting this product are required not to delete or modify the
copyright notice and restrictive notices from the program or documentation.
Any distribution of BBSADDS must include all files contained in the packed
format.
---- CREDITS ----------------------------------------------------------
Reid Smith
P.O. Box 876
Marion, Illinois 62959
Many hours of programing help and support. Also My dad.
Scott M. Baker
6433 Tierra Catalina #48
Tucson, Arizona 85718
Door Driver Programer
NOT YET NAMED BBS NODE 1 (300-2400): (602)577-3650
NOT YET NAMED BBS NODE 2 (2400-9600): (602)577-3419
Derrick Parkhurst and Carl Evens
Additional Door Driver Programers
----- Registration -----------------------------------------------------
BBSADDS is shareware and you are granted a license to use this
program for a period of 30 days. At the end of the 30 day period
you must either send $10.00 to the address listed below or remove
the program. Usage of the BBSADDS Door for longer than a 30 day
evaluation period requires that you register the product with the
author. Failure to do so violates Federal Copyright Laws and places
you in a position to which the author can pursue monetary damages
in a court of law.
There are no keys, delays, etc. in this program what so ever.
If you feel that this program is a good addition to your BBS and
would like to see future additions made to this program, then
PLEASE send $10.00 to:
Brian Smith
P.O. Box 876
Marion, Illinois
You can download the newest version of BBSADDS or contact
me by leaving a message to " Reid Smith " on these
FINE BBS's:
EaglePro (SmithCom) (618) 997-8009
EaglePro (The File Connection) (618) 997-3503
Pooh's Corner (618) 985-4747
OR if you have access to relaynet you can post a message in
the SHAREWARE CONFERENCE addressed to NODE #5729 (Fileconn).
Please make all checks payable to Brian Smith. All proceeds from
this program will be used in the treatment for Lymes Disease and
helping us who have it. It is extremely important to myself and my
dad to find a cure for this killer because we both have it.