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TopFile! v1.01R
June 13, 1994
CellarSoft LtD.
Copyright (c) 1994
***************************************************************************
WARNING: When you unzip TopFile!, you should see -AV codes on each line
as the file extracts. After all files have been extracted, you should
see:
Authentic files Verified! # MQE905
CellarSoft LtD.
If you don't see the -AV and this message, the files have been tampered
with. DO NOT use them. Contact CellarSoft LtD. at the addresses below and
include the origin of the archive you have.
Files included in this archive are:
TOPFILE.EXE TopFile!
TOPFILE.DOC Documentation.
TOP.INI Initialization / Definition File.
ORDER.FRM Registration Key order form.
FILE_ID.DIZ Suggested file descriptions.
DISTRIB.UTE CellarSoft LtD. Distribution Sites
***************************************************************************
Introduction:
=============
TopFile! is a "Top Ten" List Creator utility for use with WWIV v4.22+
Bulletin Board Software. TopFile!, run in a nightly event will create 10 Top
Ten lists for posting on your WWIV BBS for all users to see how they stand.
Installation:
=============
TopFile! expects to find itself in the main BBS directory. It looks
for, and reads CONFIG.DAT in the main BBS directory and USER.LST in the DATA
directory. If you have renamed the DATA directory, see the section below on
INI files. If you have a completely non-standard directory structure, a
special version can be requested at the time of registration.
Using TopFile!:
===============
I have implemented the use of TopFile! into my BBS using the WWIV
random_screen() function during the logon process. I used the naming
convention TOPFILE.0, TOPFILE.1, ect and the inserted the following lines in
LILO.C:
clrscr();
random_screen("TOPFILE");
nln(2);
pausescr();
This is but one posibility. If you have a good mod or idea on how to
use TopFile!, please send it to me for inclusion here.
WWIV.INI Initialization File:
=============================
TopFile! supports the new WWIV.INI style configuration file. If you
already use WWIV.INI, add the desired lines from TOP.INI included in this
archive.
If you do not already use WWIV.INI, rename TOP.INI to WWIV.INI and
edit as desired.
Using this definition file, you have the ability to set paths and
filenames for the lists that TopFile! will create. Directions for setting
these options are contained in TOP.INI. In the case of non-standard directory
structures, you may also define the location of your DATA directory in the INI
file as well. If you are using the standard WWIV setup, there is no need for
this definition.
Registration Key:
=================
Once you have registered TopFile!, you will receive your key by either
US Mail or net email. You must add the registration code manually following
the directions in TOP.INI.
Copyright, License, Registration, and Warranty:
===============================================
TopFile! and accompanying files and documentation are Copyright (c)
1994 CellarSoft LtD. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall any revised version of
either the executable file or the documentation be released without prior
knowledge and written consent of the author.
TopFile! is licensed as a Shareware product and is freely
distributable. All inquiries about the product should be directed to
CellarSoft LtD. You are licensed to evaluate TopFile! for thirty (30) days
free of charge. After thirty days, you must either register the product or
terminate it's use. Registration diables the shareware pause and all other
encouragements to register. For further information on registration, see
ORDER.FRM included in the TopFile! archive.
TopFile! is provided with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the
fitness or suitability of the product for other than it's intended use.
The Licensee accepts all responsibilities and liabilities for the use of the
product.
Regarding the Author:
=====================
CellarSoft LtD. is the trade name of the author. The author(s),
by use of this name, is by no means attempting to defraud any
individual, corporation, or agency or political subdivision of the
United States government or the public at large. The author may be
at any of the addresses below:
By US Mail at:
DNK Enterprises
c/o CellarSoft LtD.
P.O. Box 35011
Ft. Wainwright, Alaska 99703
By Email at:
1@9707 WWIVnet/IceNet/SOLARnet/TerraNet
1@1110 FILEnet
1:355/22 FidoNet
The Future of TopFile!
=======================
TopFile! will be developed to the maximum extent possible. If you
have a comment or suggestion for the betterment of the program, please send it
in. All attempts will be made to implement any changes as soon as possible.
The FastMail! Support sub-board is available as SubType FMAIL hosted
at @1100 on WWIVnet, ICEnet, SOLARnet, FILEnet, and TerraNet for bug reports
and suggestions for the improvement of FastMail! and TopFile!
Credits and Thanks:
===================
If it weren't for these people, TopFile! wouldn't exist.
Wayne Bell WWIV Copyright (c) 1988,1993
PKWARE PKZIP Copyright (c) 1989-1993
PKLITE Copyright (c) 1990 by PKWARE Inc.
SemWare Q-edit Copyright (c) 1992 by SemWare