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PREFACE v
PREFACE
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This document discusses the technical aspects of installing, configuring
and running RBBS-PC. You should already be familiar with the following
subjects in order to fully understand the concepts presented in this
document:
- Modem communications
- DOS file organization
- DOS Batch files
Consult your modem owner's manual, and your DOS command and technical
references for details on these items.
Conventions:
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This manual makes extensive use of examples. The following conventions are
used:
- Items in CAPS are to be entered as shown.
- Items in lowercase, or surrounded in <.> are "replaceable" parameters.
- Filenames with "wild cards" represent a group of files. The "*" and
"?" wildcards are used as in DOS. "?" represents any single
character, while "*" represents one or more characters.
Tools you will need:
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To install and configure RBBS-PC, you will need a TEXT editor that can edit
DOS text files. Most word processors imbed "control" characters in
documents, but also allow documents to be saved in "ASCII" or "non-
document" mode. RBBS-PC's text files can have no TABS or control
characters (other than ANSI color commands) in them.
You will also find it useful to have a "test" computer available, with a
separate phone line. In this way, you can call your RBBS-PC and see the
connection from both ends. While not essential, a test machine can be
extremely helpful during configuration.
About this Document:
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This document was created using Word Perfect 5.1. It represents the work
of dozens of contributors, and was compiled and edited by Doug Azzarito.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome. If you would like a copy of
this document formatted for a specific printer, contact Doug Azzarito on
the BBS listed on the title page.