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WWDIF+ v1.60b
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Copyright (c) 1993-1994 by Patrick H McClean
All Rights Reserved
Duplicate User Info Finder Plus
for WWIV v4.22 or greater BBS Systems
┌──────────────────────┐
│░░░░ INTRODUCTION ░░░░│
└──────────────────────┘
So you voice validate a user.... later,.... maybe you voice validate the
same user and since there are so many users on your BBS it is not practical
to go through your user list and cross check all your listings....... so
you may never know....or maybe you would like to search your user list for
a specific phone number, name, all users falling in a certain SL or DSL
zone, or dead/inactive accounts.... No problem.
What is WWDIF?
It is a utility written for WWIV v4.22+ BBS systems, and it allows you to
quickly and easily find duplicate info such as phone numbers and names
that you may have scattered through your user, search your user list for a
specific full or partial phone number, search for all users falling in a
certain SL/DSL zone, or search for accounts that have not been used in xx
amount of days/weeks/months or by limiting date. WWDIF can really help you
spot fake/duplicate/dead accounts.
┌───────────────────┐
│░░░░ UPGRADING ░░░░│
└───────────────────┘
══[ UPGRADING FROM 1.xx TO 1.50 ]══════════════════════════════════
Copy the new WWDIF.EXE over the old WWDIF.EXE file. Your configuration
file remains unchanged.
══[ UPGRADING FROM 1.xx TO 1.60b ]═════════════════════════════════
ATTENTION! The WWDIF.CFG file has changed and you must add another
line to it or WWDIF will exit with an error.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
;
Line 5: N ; Put a Y on this line if you would like
; WWDIF to search deleted users. Put anything
; else to not search deleted users.
┌──────────────────────┐
│░░░░ INSTALLATION ░░░░│
└──────────────────────┘
To install WWDIF, you must unzip the program to your main WWIV BBS
directory or create a new directory for WWDIF. Here is what should be
included in the archive:
WWDIF .CFG - Sample WWDIF configuration file
WWDIF .DOC - WWDIF documentation file
WWDIF .EXE - WWDIF executable file
REGISTER.TXT - WWDIF registration form
BBS900 .TXT - WWDIF registration using TABS 900
FILE_ID .DIZ - File description
══[ CONFIGURATION FILE SETUP ]═════════════════════════════════════
Before running WWDIF, you must edit WWDIF.CFG to suit your needs.
Here is what to put in the file:
Line 1: C:\WWIV\DATA ; Path to your WWIV USER.LST file.
;
Line 2: The Unknown BBS ; Your BBS name.
;
Line 3: Ziggy ;
;
Line 4: 0000000 ; Your WWDIF registration number.
;
Line 5: N ; Put a Y on this line if you would like
; WWDIF to search deleted users. Put anything
; else to not search deleted users.
Please remember that EACH line must have something on it.
┌──────────────────────┐
│░░░░ REGISTRATION ░░░░│
└──────────────────────┘
WWDIF 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 WWDIF, you are required to register your copy
of WWDIF with the author.
The unregistered version of WWDIF :
1) Registration removes the [UNREGISTERED] display from main screen.
2) Will scan user list up to 100 USERS ONLY!. Registered version has no limit.
3) Will not save results file to disk.
4) Will not print results file.
This is a simple utility that you may find useful. If you do, please
register it.
Registration is $5.00 US per copy of WWDIF.
Starting with version 2.0 (possibly the next release) registration will
most likely increase to $10.00 due to time involved in adding new features.
Register now and save!
══[ REGISTRATION BY MAIL ]═════════════════════════════════════════
Fill out REGISTER.TXT and send it to:
Patrick H McClean
14448 Amar rd. Unit K
La Puente, CA. 91744
══[ INSTANT REGISTRATION ON TNS BBS]═══════════════════════════════
You may instantly register WWDIF by calling
The Nocturnal Sanctuary (or) TNS BBS - 818-919-0777
3 Nodes / 14.4v.32/42bis / 24 hours
You will then be able to call a nationwide 900 number to pay for your
registration and instantly have access to a door on TNS that will generate
your WWDIF registration number for you. This registration number will work
on all future verions of WWDIF."
TABS 900 Registration Info
This Telephone Access Billing System (TABS) allows you to pay for credits
on The Nocturnal Sanctuary. You can use these credits to instantly
register WWBDAY, WWDIF, The Randomizer or other WWWares software.
When you call our 900-number a computer-automated voice system will ask
for the seven digit number of this TNS BBS (919-0777). When you enter
this number, 2 things will happen. The automated voice system will tell
you your ID-code, and a flat $10 charge will appear on your next phone
bill. Have a pencil and paper ready to write down this number. Once you
have your ID-code you can then call The Nocturnal Sanctuary to redeem
your ID-code and instantly receive your registration code which will
remove all limitations from the unregistered version of the program.
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Our 900 Number: 1-900-622-8227 (voice)
Our BBS Number: 919-0777 (TNS BBS)
*************************************************************************
The cost of this call is $10
Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental permission.
TABS is a service of True Media, Inc
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ DISCLAIMER/AGREEMENT ░░░░│
└──────────────────────────────┘
Users of WWDIF must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"WWDIF is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from
the use of WWDIF."
"WWDIF is a `shareware' program and is provided at no charge to the
user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but
please do not give it away altered or as part of any other software
package, etc. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide
personal computer users with quality software without high prices and
yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new
products. If you find this program useful and find that you are using
WWDIF and continue to use WWDIF after a reasonable trial period, you
must make a registration payment to the author. Anyone distributing
WWDIF for any kind of remuneration must first contact the author for
authorization.
"You are encouraged to pass a copy of WWDIF along to your friends
for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they
find that they can use it.
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details some
request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum
trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right
to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as
stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like
commercial authors and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both
cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in
the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to
copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written permission
before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your
needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the
overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate
money-back guarantee if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.
┌───────────────────┐
│░░░░ REVISIONS ░░░░│
└───────────────────┘
Version 1.00 (04/20/94)
■ Initial release
Version 1.10 (04/30/94)
This is not a bug fix as there are no known bugs at this time. If you do
encounter a bug or quirk please report it to the author so it can be
squashed.
■ Optimized code and made use of more asm routines to speed things up
and reduce executable size.
■ Added SL/DSL search function.
■ A few minor cosmetic changes.
■ Improved printer handling.
Version 1.20 (05/02/94)
■ Shortly after release of v1.10 I became aware of a bug that would
exit the program with a error. This should now be fixed.
Version 1.30 (05/03/94)
■ Minor fix to solve once and for all the problem that would cause
the program to exit with an error message. This only happened on
some bbs's that have strange user.lst entries or free format
phone enabled...
Version 1.40 (05/16/94)
■ WWDIF will now check to see if SHARE.EXE or equivalent is loaded and
if so will run in full file sharing compatible mode.
Version 1.50 (05/24/94)
■ Improved input routine for single number checking
■ Added option of checking for dead accounts
■ Improved listing displays
■ Optimized code
Version 1.60b (12/21/94) - BETA RELEASE
■ Added option to WWDIF.CFG to search deleted accounts
ATTENTION: WWDIF.CFG has changed. See upgrade info above!
■ Most of the code is done for a password search function and another
beta with the new functions should be available soon.
┌────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ CREDITS/THANKS ░░░░│
└────────────────────────┘
WWDIF v1.60B Copyright (c) 1993-1994 by Patrick McClean
WWIV is Copyright (c) 1988-1994 by Wayne Bell
If you have any comments or questions about this program, you can reach me
at the following network addresses:
WWIVnet : 1@8870
WWIVLink : 1@18870
TerraNET : 1@8860
IceNET : 1@8882
USLink : 1@8866
FidoNet : 1:102/950
There is also a WWWares support sub on all above networks.
Sub Type: WWWares
Node : See above
You may also call my BBS :
The Nocturnal Sanctuary
14.4v32/42bis - 3 nodes - (818)919-0777