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│ │
│ SubCheck v1.3 │
│ Copyright (c) 1994-1995 by Cris McRae │
│ All Rights Reserved │
│ │
│ A WWIV Network Sub Inactivity Checker │
│ for WWIV v4.22+ BBS Systems │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ INTRODUCTION ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
SubCheck is used to detect inactivity on network subs that you subscribe to.
It will also check local subs if you want. You can specify the amount of
days of inactivity to check for. If a sub is found to be inactive, it is
logged to SUBCHECK.LOG in your GFILES directory, and an e-mail notification
is also sent so that you are aware of the inactive subs.
SubCheck should be used once a day. Since it will be running so often, it
will >not< log an inactive sub or send you e-mail about an inactive sub if it
has not been 7 days since the last time it did so. This will give you ample
time to either delete the sub or e-mail the sub host to make sure you are
still a subscriber.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ USAGE ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
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You should place SUBCHECK.EXE in your main WWIV directory.
To run SubCheck, use the command-line shown below:
SUBCHECK <days> [/LOCAL] [/REQ]
The <days> parameter can be any value between 1 and 365. Values below 7 are
not recommended. The author recommends a value of 30 or above.
The /LOCAL parameter is used to specify that you want SubCheck to check local
subs in addition to network subs.
The /REQ parameter instructs SubCheck to send out auto-request messages to
make sure you are still subscribing to subs that are found to be inactive.
The auto-requests will only be sent out if the sub host is still in the
network.
You should run SubCheck once a day in your daily or external event.
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│░░░░ OPTIONS ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
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Some SubCheck options can be configured via WWIV.INI. You will find these
options under [SubCheck].
ACCOUNT_NUM:
~~~~~~~~~~~
If you would like SubCheck to send e-mail to an account other than #1, you
can specify the account number with this option.
SUB_FILENAME:
~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you would prefer SubCheck post the notification on a local sub instead of
send it in e-mail, you can specify the filename of the sub you would like to
post on here.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ PROGRAM AUTHENTICITY ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
SubCheck 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 SubCheck 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.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│░░░░ 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) 1994 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 1.0 (09/05/94)
■ Initial release
Version 1.1 (10/01/94)
■ Added support for checking subs with no posts.
■ Changed how SubCheck checks for inactivity. No longer relies on the last
post on a sub to determine whether a sub is inactive. This is much more
accurate.
Version 1.2 (02/25/95)
■ Added support for checking local subs.
■ Added support for sending auto-requests.
(Requested by Morgul)
Version 1.3 (12/02/95)
■ Added support for specifying an account number to send the e-mail
notification to.
(Requested by Calvin)
■ Added support for posting the notification on a local sub instead of
sending it in e-mail.
(Requested by Calvin)
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│░░░░ CREDITS ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
SubCheck is Copyright (c) 1994-1995 by Cris McRae
WWIV is Copyright (c) 1988-1994 by Wayne Bell
WWIVnet Software is Copyright (c) 1988-1994 by Wayne Bell
PKZIP is Copyright (c) 1989-1994 by PKWARE Inc.
IniFile Class is Copyright (c) 1993-1995 by Matt Hucke
Thanks:
Special Agent 1@7672 IceNET for asking me to write this program.
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
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