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METRO-MEZZANINE, Type IV, Version 4.44
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We have greatly expanded the partition limits by using DOS' own
inherent file hierarchy structure. Now you are only limited to the
number of filenames that DOS allows, not including the extensions.
We hope that M-M will benefit you in some way so you will register the
product if you have NOT already registered. The Ghostwheel Project is
one of our oldest and most successful software development projects ever,
and a lot of that is due to user support and suggestions. What was once
a little BBS carousel used solely on DevPal systems has grown dramatically
into a very vital part of BBS's and metronets worldwide. We will continue
to support the BBS community with M-M as its need continues to increase.
Also, we have been receiving some pretty disturbing news about other BBS
carousels claiming to be "as good as" or "better than" M-M. The sysops have
since switched to M-M, but they've been kind enough to keep us informed
about these clones (or more accurately, wanna-be's). One point which we must
make very clear: if you choose to register one of these clones, we do not
provide support for the clones, even if they purportedly are "just like"
M-M. As you have probably figured out by now, M-M is the most comprehensive
yet the simplest BBS carousel to set up, and nevertheless fits in the BBS
center/hub category. We do NOT guarantee the same about the clones.
We will hopefully be able to provide a Comparison Guide in the near future,
to be packaged with the next release of M-M, to better help you understand
why M-M is miles beyond the competition.
- WARNING! - WARNING! - WARNING! - WARNING! - WARNING! - WARNING! - WARNING! -
Use the included installation batch file to install M-M on your system.
The STYLES.DOC is slated for inclusion in the next major release of M-M.
We have a new mailing address!
Steven H. Lin
DevPal MetroNet Communcations
20725 NE 8th Ct., #202
Miami, FL 33179
We will soon be implementing an online credit card DOOR to handle people
who wish to register using MasterCard or VISA.
The files included in this archive are:
MEZANINE.DOC - Metro-Mezzanine General Operations Manual (IMPORTANT!
READ THIS!)
UPGRADE.DOC - how to upgrade your M-M copy!
MM_MAIN.EXE - self-extracting archive containing most of M-M executables
READ.ME - this file
PRODUCT.TXT - list of DevOnline products
SUPPORT.TXT - list of DevOnline distribution sites + more!
INSTALL.BAT - easy-to-use installation batch file
WHATS.NEW - what's changed since the last public release
FILE_ID.DIZ - DIZ-format file description (for .DIZ compatible systems)
The Metro-Mezzanine registration form is located at the END of the
MEZANINE.DOC file! Also, although some information for official DevOnline
distribution sites is located in the MEZANINE.DOC file, a list of -updated-
sites is located in the SUPPORT.TXT file.
What's in Store for Us/You (Future Developments):
1. Support for other transfer protocol engines, like GSZ, HS/Link,
ZyRion, Hydra, and SuperK.
2. Specifiable file sections.
3. Feedback message system for leaving notes to the sysop(s).
4. Uploading capability.
5. QWK mail packet downloading for prepacked mail.
6. Standalone operation in tandem with Metropolitan(tm).