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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ "THE BLUE FORCE MAIL BULLETIN MAKER - VERSION 2.1 (SHAREWARE)" │
│ │
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│(c) 1995 Brian Leiter Developed By: Brian Leiter│
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│Compiled: 07/22/95 Sysop of The Blue Force BBS│
│Turbo Pascal (803) 599-1936 │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
This file may be shared with all, in it's unmodified shareware format.
** THIS ZIP/ARJ MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED IF CHANGED IN ANY WAY **
DISCLAIMER:
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Use this software at your own risk. Many hours of BETA testing was spent
testing this software, and as far as we know it's safe and stable. Even
so, we cannot be responsible for any weird thing it does!
Hello Spitfire Sysop!
Included with this package are the following:
BFMAIL.DOC : This is what you're reading.
REGISTER.FRM : The registration form.
SUPPORT.DOC : A list of support BBS' for the Blue Force Series.
HISTORY.DOC : Program revision history
BFMAIL.EXE : Program executable
LASTMAIL.EXE : Support program executable
CONFIG.DOC : Sample config file with DOCS
BFMAIL.KEY : Program Key File!
CONTENTS:
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Part One...................................... BFMAIL Introduction
Part Two...................................... Running BFMAIL
Part Three.................................... Information On Registration
Part Four..................................... How To Reach Brian Leiter
Part Five..................................... Credits
Part One - BFMAIL INTRODUCTION:
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BFMAIL is a simple yet another mail bulletin maker program for Spitfire BBS'
with many other features not found in other newsletter programs. The
program is SIMPLE to use and everyone enjoys it! This version supports up
to 6 echos!
Here are some conditions the program will run under:
** MS-DOS 3.2 and greater
** QEMM, Memmaker, and Most Other Memory Managers
** DesqView, Windows and OS2
** Stacker 4.0!
Part Two - Running BFMAIL:
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1. Unarchive the contents of this zip or arj file into the directory of
your choice. If you have a PREVIOUS VERSION, you must replace all
the *.EXE programs and redo your config. Make sure there is a copy of
a key file named BFMAIL.KEY with this zipped file!
2. Review the enclosed file, CONFIG.DOC! It will explain the config file to
you. Using any DOS editor, create a config file and NAME IT BFMAIL.CFG!
Be sure that you read the INFORMATION at the bottom of the config file
for SETUP! When entering in the number of echos... make sure you enter a
number from 1 to 6! You must have at least ONE echo and no more than SIX!
If you don't have an echo... IE: 1,2,3 thats all, then just STOP! You're
finished with the config file!
3. Place the LASTMAIL.EXE file in the mail areas (PATH) for EACH of your
mail runs. Call this support program FIRST in you batch file, after your
mail run. Please see the example below:
EXAMPLE OF BATCH (Front Door 2.02):
:ECHO MAIL
CD\AMAIL
AMAIL -ET -NT -X
LASTMAIL.EXE
BFMAIL.EXE
LOOP
:SFNET
CD\SF\SFNET
CALL MAILRUN.BAT
LASTMAIL.EXE
BFMAIL.EXE
BFMAIL v2.2 can run as an EVENT! But, you must FIRST call the
lastmail.exe support program. This program creates the file
LASTMAIL.TXT. This file MUST EXIST for BFMAIL v2.2 to work.
4. Well, thats it! You have just created the following files in your
Spitfire display file area.
BULLETxx.BBS and BULLETxx.CLR (RIP currently NOT AVAILABLE)
Part Three - Information On Registration:
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** Is this product crippled or what?
Yes. This is shareware. This allows you, the consumer to try out this
product, and see if it's really worth buying before you do.
** If I send the $5.00, what do I get?
A complete REGISTERED version on a diskette of your choice or a KEY FILE!
Your REGISTRATION CODE will be locked into the program. The NOT
REGISTERED messages will be replaced with REGISTERED! Also, a nice
THANK YOU!
** By supporting quality shareware such as this, you are HELPING the author
produce bigger and better programs for SPITFIRE!
** Free upgrades. (Getting the files will be up to you tho!)
** Wow! I love this program! How do I register?
First, remember - The wonderful thing about shareware like this is you
get to use the software before paying for it - These means YOU
know exactly what you are getting BEFORE you pay.
If you are unhappy with ANY part of the operation, do NOT send cash
expecting it to work better. Registering simply lets gives you the
rights to use the software!
If you are having problems, call us for tech support BEFORE registering,
we give tech support to anyone.
Print the REGISTER.DOC file. It's ok to edit REGISTER.DOC and fill it out
with your info first if thats faster for you, or just fill it out in pen
after it's printed. (You can print REGISTER.DOC with ANY program you want.)
If you DON'T own a printer, try to basically send us the same information,
and if we can find a return address we will send you a REGISTERED program.
** How can I get my program the absolute quickest?
Well, average mail time for us to recieve your check is a week. We
usually mail within 48 hours of recieving it.
Part Four - How To Reach Brian Leiter:
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You can send me U.S. mail: (same address as registrations)
Brian Leiter
213 Burnley Court
Spartanburg, SC 29303
MY BBS:
The Blue Force BBS
(803) 599-1936
The Blue Force BBS is now on FIDOnet! Our address is 1:3652/9, I'm on
the node list under Blue Force!
Part Five: Credits:
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This program would not have been possible without the following help:
(BETA Testing)
Ross Cassell <-- Beta Tester
Mike Robinson <-- Beta Tester
David Chambers <-- Beta Tester
Mike Noftzger <-- Beta Tester
Norman Kennedy <-- Beta Tester
Eric Wilson <-- Best Friend!
Frank Sexton <-- Co-Sysop of the BBS
Brian Leiter <-- Genius!
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Acknowledgments:
Spitfire is a registered trademark of Buffalo Creek Software
Turbo Pascal is a registered trademark of Borland International
Blue Force Series is a registered trademark of Brian Leiter
OS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
All other programs are copyright and/or trademarked by their
respective author unless otherwise noted.
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