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│ │
│ NetMeter v1.01 │
│ Copyright (c) 1996 by Cris McRae │
│ All Rights Reserved │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ INTRODUCTION ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
NetMeter is a WWIV utility that keeps track of the number of posts going to
and through your system. It keeps logs on a daily and monthly basis.
This can be useful for systems that hub for an area, or for servers, that want
to determine how much post traffic is going through their system. Or how much
post traffic is going to systems that you connect to.
NetMeter is a NETWORK1 preprocessor. It has built-in compression support, so
you can continue to use network compression if you are doing so.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ REQUIREMENTS ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
■ WWIV v4.23 or higher
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ INSTALLATION ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
To install NetMeter v1.01, you must unzip NETM101.ZIP to your main WWIV BBS
directory. Here is what should be included in the archive:
NETMETER.DOC - NetMeter v1.01 documentation file
NETMETER.EXE - NetMeter v1.01 executable file
REGISTER.TXT - NetMeter v1.01 registration form
FILE_ID .DIZ - File description
You should rename NETWORK1.EXE to NETWRK1.EXE. Then rename NETMETER.EXE to
NETWORK1.EXE.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ CONFIGURATION (WWIV.INI) ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The configuration information for NetMeter is located in WWIV.INI. If this
file already exists, NetMeter will append it's configuration info to the end
of the file. Otherwise, it will create it.
Here is a sample WWIV.INI entry for NetMeter:
[NetMeter]
TRAFFIC_LOG =Yes
DAYS_LOGGED =7
An explanation of each line follows:
TRAFFIC_LOG:
~~~~~~~~~~~
NetMeter keeps a few types of detailed log files. It can track the number
of posts made on all sub types that pass through your system. It can also
track the number of posts (and total K) going to systems that connect with
your system. You may enable this option for specific networks, and not
others.
Examples:
TRAFFIC_LOG = Yes
-or-
TRAFFIC_LOG[XYZnet] = Yes
TRAFFIC_LOG[ABCnet] = Yes
More information about traffic logging is in the "TRAFFIC LOGGING" section.
DAYS_LOGGED:
~~~~~~~~~~~
This is used in conjunction with the TRAFFIC_LOG option. This allows you to
specify the number of daily logs to keep. You may specify different amounts
for different networks, or one global value.
Examples:
DAYS_LOGGED = 7
-or-
DAYS_LOGGED[XYZnet] = 7
DAYS_LOGGED[ABCnet] = 14
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ TRAFFIC LOGGING ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
NetMeter is capable of tracking the amount of traffic on all subs your system
processes. Two types of tracking are done. The first simply keeps track of
the number of posts on all sub types. The second keeps track of the amount
of posts going to systems that connect directly to your system.
NetMeter writes the traffic information to log files once a day. It does this
the first time it runs after midnight. It does not update the log files every
time it runs.
NetMeter stores the tracking information in .DAT files located in your network
data directories. The files it currently maintains are:
CONDmmdd.DAT - Connect info for the current day
SUBDmmdd.DAT - Sub info for the current day
CONMmmyy.DAT - Connect info for the current month
SUBMmmyy.DAT - Sub info for the current month
The .LOG files NetMeter generates follow the same naming convention as the
.DAT files above.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ PROGRAM AUTHENTICITY ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
NetMeter has been archived with PKWARE's PKZIP 2.04g using Authenticity
Verification. When you unzip the archive, you should see "-AV" displayed
after every file name. When completed, a message that looks like this will
be displayed:
Authentic files Verified! # KRK282
Cris McRae
If this authenticity statement is not displayed, or the authenticity code is
not "KRK282", then you have a copy of NetMeter that has been tampered with.
Do >not< use any of the files contained within a tampered archive, as they
may contain viruses, trojans, or other harmful things.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ REGISTRATION ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
NetMeter is shareware. This gives the user an opportunity to evaluate the
program before actually registering the software. If, after a 30 day period,
you wish to continue to use NetMeter, you are required to register your copy
of NetMeter with the author. To register, please fill out REGISTER.TXT and
send it to:
Cris McRae
P.O. Box 1351
Burbank, CA 91507
Registration is $10.00 US per copy of NetMeter.
Note: Registration system used is REGKEY.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ COPYRIGHT/LICENSE ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
This document and the program files ("the software") are copyrighted by the
author. The copyright owner hereby licenses you to use the software given
these restrictions:
■ The software shall be supplied in its original, unmodified form, which
includes this documentation;
■ The software may not be included or bundled with other goods or
services;
■ No fee is charged; an exception is granted to non-profit user's
groups, which are permitted to charge a small fee (not to exceed $5)
for materials, handling, postage, and general overhead. No other
organization is permitted to charge any amount for distribution of
copies of the software or documentation, or to include copies of the
software or documentation with sales of their own products.
The software and documentation are Copyright (c) 1996 by Cris McRae
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ DISCLAIMER ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The author makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the quality or
performance of this program. Your use of this program constitutes your
release of the author from liability or litigation for any indirect or
consequential damages arising from the use of this program or its associated
files.
In no event will the author be liable to you for any damages, including any
lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages
arising out of your use or inability to use the program, or for any claim by
any other party.
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│░░░░ REVISIONS ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Version 1.00 (02/04/96)
■ Initial release
Version 1.01 (08/04/96)
■ Added a return errorlevel if NetScan encounters a problem so that the BBS
does not go into an infinite loop calling NetScan over and over.
■ Fixed bug in logging that caused the data for the last day of a month to
be added to the monthly info for the following month.
(Bug found by Calvin)
■ Fixed bug that caused multiple SUBS.LST ping responses (type 20-1) to get
stripped from packet.
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│░░░░ CREDITS ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
NetMeter is Copyright (c) 1996 by Cris McRae
WWIV is Copyright (c) 1988-1995 by Wayne Bell
PKZIP is Copyright (c) 1989-1993 by PKWARE Inc.
REGKEY is Copyright (c) 1992 by Brian Pirie
IniFile Class is Copyright (c) 1993-1995 by Matt Hucke
Thanks to Frank Reid for suggesting I write this program, and coming up with
the name.
If you have any comments or questions about this program, you can reach me
at the following network addresses:
TerraNET : 1@1
WWIVnet : 1@3809
IceNET : 1@8857
WWIVLink : 1@18857
Internet : cris@bluethun.com
jafo@silicon.net
If you are a sysop on one of the above WWIV networks, you may also subscribe
to my support sub. The sub name is "JAFO's Software Support". The sub type
is JAFOSUP. This sub is also gated to many other networks by other sysops.
You may also call my BBS system:
Blue Thunder BBS
USR 28.8 V.34 Dual Standards
Open 24 Hours
(818)848-4101