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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Bible Themes I Bible Knowledge Questions Door v1.01 │
│ SEE BELOW FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ This is a VENDINFO Product Information Record │
│ │
│ This record is a means of conveying information about a software │
│ product from the author to distributors and users. It contains a │
│ normal, "human-readable" section (you're reading it now), followed │
│ by a compressed data record. The data record contains a great │
│ deal of information in a form useable by automated tools. This │
│ allows BBSes, disk vendors, etc. to test automatically for │
│ permission to distribute, and to automatically extract product │
│ information for use in BBS files databases, vendor catalogs, etc. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO file standard is published and is freely useable. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO toolset includes a free end-user viewer, processing │
│ tools for use by distributors (BBSes, shareware disk vendors, │
│ etc.), and the editor used by author/publishers to produce these │
│ records. These tools are either free or very-low cost shareware. │
│ The toolset can be obtained from many sources, including the │
│ originators of VENDINFO: │
│ │
│ Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324 │
│ 7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333 │
│ Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA RIME: RAMSISLE │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
VENDINFO standard v1.00, produced by VendEdit v1.00, 29-Jul-1994
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: Bible Themes I Bible Knowledge Questions Door
Version: 1.01
Version Date: 29-Jul-1994
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
Product Description: Bible Themes 1 v1.00 <ASP>
Category: Trivia
Keywords: BIBLE THEME THEMES TRIVIA QUESTIONS
Required Packages: BTHM_1
This Package: BTHM_1
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 80286 (AT))
Clock Speed: 12 MHz
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 3.2
Standard RAM: 640K
Hard Drive Space: 500K
Required:
Hard drive
Hayes-compatible serial modem
Orders:
Address: Dr. Charles A. Wootten
Whole Counsel Ministries, Inc.
Servant of the Lord BBS
6113 W. River Road
Matoaca, VA., 23803-8047
USA
Phone: (804) 590-2746
FAX: (804) 590-1659
BBS Name: Servant of the Lord BBS
BBS Phone: (804) 590-2161
AmOnLine: LISTENER1
CompuServe: 76476,1556
Internet: charles.wootten@sotl.com
Other E-mail: Christian Distribution Net - 8:2013/7
Support:
Address: Dr. Charles A. Wootten
Whole Counsel Ministries, Inc.
Servant of the Lord BBS
6113 W. River Road
Matoaca, VA., 23803-8047
USA
Phone: (804) 590-2746
FAX: (804) 590-1659
BBS Name: Servant of the Lord BBS
BBS Phone: (804) 590-2161
AmOnLine: LISTENER1
CompuServe: 76476,1556
Internet: charles.wootten@sotl.com
Other E-mail: Christian Distribution Net - 8:2013/7
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
This package contains the Bible Themes 1 (TM) <BTHM11.ZIP> (Version
1.01), <ASP> by Dr. Charles A. Wootten. This document contains only a
brief description of the package and its features, along with
instructions for its installation. Quite detailed documentation is
included in the package, but it is in archived form, and is more easily
read after installation. The purpose for this upgrade is to allow
WILDCAT! 3.x SYSOPs to upgrade to WILDCAT!4.x.
If you've ever wished you could really give your users a really good
Bible Questionnaire Door, then Bible Themes is the program for you...
BTHM11.ZIP is a shareware program. This evaluation version includes all
features of the program, and is not crippled in any way. You may use it
for up to 30 days, without charge details). If you like the program,
and wish to continue its use after this evaluation period, you are
required to pay for the program (see REGISTER.DOC for more details).
Any fee you may have paid to others (disk vendors, dealers, etc.) to
obtain this evaluation version was a fee for their copying and
distribution services, rather than a payment for continued use of the
program.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
READ_ME.1ST 216 29-Jul-1994 01:01a EB5EF01B
OMBUDSMN.ASP 1672 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 008A5F0F
DOOR.BAT 102 29-Jul-1994 01:01a F6803247
INSTALL.BAT 729 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 8D9949AF
READ_ME.BAT 452 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 9DB59CA0
SAMPLE.CFG 945 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 43500B99
DONOR.CL 25 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 043D8FCA
SERVANT.COM 1996 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 02C4D237
BIBLE.DAT 94830 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 82DCD4F6
FILE_ID.DIZ 577 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 4DA797F5
QUIKUP.DOC 441 29-Jul-1994 01:01a CAA4F2B7
REGISTER.DOC 3248 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 226DFE13
SYSOP.DOC 328 29-Jul-1994 01:01a CB7195A6
VENDOR.DOC 216 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 8C5E6214
BTHM_1.EXE 111192 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 57C8274F
BTHM_1.HIS 1586 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 946AD642
ERROR.QB 2316 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 44A34234
VENDOR.TXT 216 29-Jul-1994 01:01a 8C5E6214
SCREENS.ZIP 5544 29-Jul-1994 01:01a EAE8078A
===== Installation =====================================
BIBLICAL THEMES DOORS
SYSOP'S MANUAL
29 July 1994
PCBoard 14.x and GAP 4.x
WILDCAT!, SPITFIRE
QBBS, RBBS, RA
by
Dr. Charles A. Wootten
Whole Counsel Ministries, Inc
6113 W. River Road
Matoaca, VA., 23803-8047
(804) 590-2161 -> BBS
The Servant of the Lord BBS
(804) 590-2161 -> Hayes OPTIMA 144b
(804) 590-1659 -> Hayes OPTIMA 144b (1800-0600 EST)
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
OVERVIEW
________
NOTE: Since this documentation covers all the BIBLICAL THEME trivia
doors, I will refer to the EXE name as BTHM.EXE for the rest of this
file. Please substitute the correct name for the particular door you
are attempting to setup.
CONGRATULATIONS! You and your users will find this Trivia door
entertaining and educational. It consists of several hundred
questions that were carefully selected for your entertainment.
The door displays a "Trivia Royalty" bulletin to the caller while
it creates bulletins and logs for your use. Best of all..this door
is not crippleware. It isn't full of advertisements and
limitations...best of all I don't charge an arm and a leg. You'll
also find we are responsive to your questions. If you need help or
have a suggestion for improving this product, let me know!
FILES AND DESCRIPTIONS
______________________
The archive includes the following files: * = EDITION NUMBER
BTHM_*.EXE -- The main executable file
SAMPLE.CFG -- The sample configuration file
BTHM_*.DAT -- The main trivia data file
BTHM.HIS -- Release History and changes
SAMPLE.LOG -- A sample of the log file produced
SCREENS.ZIP -- Screens for the AWARD\SCREENS sub directory
SYSOP.DOC -- The installation instructions...(this file)
QUIKUP.DOC -- Quick and Dirty installation instructions.
REGISTER.TXT -- Information and registration form...This will
give you a personalized door, bbs support
services, a clear conscience and a still poor but
happy door programmer.
DOOR.BAT Sample door batch file
This ZIP file was created using the -AV function of PKZIP. If my
AV is missing then this file may not be complete or has been
tampered with. Complete and current editions of this program are
always available for D/L on The Servant of the Lord BBS. If the AV is
missing please complain to your sysop to stop the practice of
removing AV's as this is your assurance from the programmer that
the file is complete and virus free.
INSTALLATION
____________
Installation is quite simple and straight-forward. Follow these
steps and example and you should be up and running in a matter of
minutes. Although BTHM is an easy program to install on most any
BBS, there may be some Sysop who has trouble. Support is available
in those situations.
1) Create a directory to hold all BTHM files
2) Unzip BTHMxx.ZIP into the above directory
3) Run INSTALL.BAT <-Important: don't use pkunzip -d!!!
4) Create a configuration file, with a name of your choice
or modify the SAMPLE.CFG file which is enclosed.
5) Create a door batch file or use the sample enclosed.
6) Modify your particular BBS System Menus to add the
door. The BBS setup various depending on the type BBS
software you are running. We assumed you are familiar
with the general DOOR setup on your system. Therefore our
description includes only examples of the BTHM specific
configuration file and door batch file. Refer to your
BBS documentation for door installation on your
particular software.
BBS USER FILES
The BBS user file provides information to BTHM_*, such as COM
port, user name, time allowed in the door, etc. This file is
necessary for BTHM_* to function. The complete path\filename of
the BBS user file must be passed to BTHM_*.EXE as the 1st
parameter in the command line. The user file is created by
your BBS EACH time a user runs a door....The BBS USER file has
a different name on each type of BBS. When you create your
BTHM_* configuration file, you must tell BTHM the name for your
particular BBS system.
The following is a list of the user files used by the
BBS types we support (we included a typical path).
drive\dir\filename
C:\WILDCAT\CALLINFO.BBS ──┐ <- For Wildcat!
C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1\USERINFO.DAT │ <- For Wildcat! 3.x
C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1\DOOR.SYS | <- For Wildcat! 4.X
C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS │ <- For PCBoard using
│ PCBOARD.SYS only
C:\PCB\USERS │ <- For PCBoard using USERS only
C:\BBS\DOOR.SYS │ <- For Systems which support
│ DOOR.SYS
C:\BBS\DORINFOx.DEF │ <- For QBBS/RBB/RA. Replace x
│ with Node#.
C:\BBS\TRIBBS.SYS │ <- fOR TriBBS
C:\BBS\SFDOORS.DAT ──┘ <- For Spitfire
CONFIGURATION FILE
One (and only ONE) of the above will be LINE 1 of your
configuration file. You MUST specify the path and name (including
any extension) correctly if you expect AWARD to find it. Sample for
Lines 2 through 10 are:
The Servant of the Lord BBS <- Your BBS Name
Charles <- SysOp's First Name
Wootten <- SysOp's Last Name
00000 <- Registration Number
100 <- Minimum security level allowed
in door.
35 <- Maximum questions allowed per visit
to the door.
C:\WC\BULL\BULL1.SCR <- Path and Name of Color Bulletin
C:\WC\BULL\BULL1.BBS <- Path and Name of ASCii Bulletin
WC <- WC Create WC!3.x specific bulls
PCB Create PCBoard specific bulls
Blank for ANSI & ASCii
2 <- Number of times allowed to play door
each day.
RIP <- "RIP" create RIP bulletins
"N" do not create RIP bulls
15 <- Number of seconds to allow the user
to answer each question. The door
will accept a timeout as an incorrect
answer. The door defaults to 10
seconds.
Edit the Sample.CFG file to suit your individual BBS. You
must have all 13 lines and no extra characters.
Line 1: This line points to where BTHM_*.EXE will find the callers
information file. Just include the line that your
particular BBS uses. DO NOT put all of them in the CFG
file.
Line 2: Place the name of your BBS on this line.
Line 3: SysOp's first name goes here.
Line 4: SysOp's last name goes here.
Line 5: Your Registration Number goes here if registered. If
you haven't registered you can still use the
door...just enter 00000 until you get your registration
number.
Line 6: The minimum security level that is allowed in the door.
Line 7: Maximum number of questions allowed per visit to the door.
I would suggest 25-30 as a reasonable number. The smaller
this number, the more likely that the users will continue to
use the door.
Line 8: Enter the complete path and name of the ANSI bulletin
that you want AWARD to create.
Line 9: Enter the complete path and name of the ASCii bulletin
that you want BTHM_* to create.
Line 10: "WC" to create WC!3.x specific bulletins or NO for ANSI and
ASCii bulletins. "PCB" on this line will enable the program
to create PCBoard specific color bulletins. If you Config
for WC! or PCB bulletins, Place the name of the bulletin
on Line 8 of the CFG file. Be sure to add the ".BBS"
extension to it. You may leave Line 9 blank but it still
MUST be included in the CFG file.
Line 11: Number of times users are allowed to enter the door each
day.
Line 12: Place "RIP" on this line if you wish to create RIP styple
bulletins. If you do not support or need them, place an
"N" on this line.
Line 13: Place the number of seconds that you wish to allow to
answer each question.
If you use the sample CFG file be sure to remove all
remarks and use a pure ASCII editor such as EDLIN or QEDIT. Word
processors typically leave hidden control codes. Those hidden codes
could cause the program to depart for worlds unknown. Save your
newly edited file using any name you want....suggested BTHM_1.CFG.
DONOR.CL Registered Users may create a file named DONOR.CL and
place it in the door directory. If found, the door will
display a prompt thanking them for donating the door.
GOODBYE.NO Place this file in the door directory to turn the
[G]oodbye option off.
DOOR BATCH FILE
Create a batch file or modify the sample BTHM_*.BAT file
supplied. This is what you need:
@ECHO OFF
CLS Keeps a clean screen (optional)
CD \DOORS\BTHM_* Change to the BTHM_* door files directory
BTHM_* BTHM_*1.CFG Run BTHM_* using BTHM_1.CFG configuration
Change back to the WCAT BBS directory
Restart the BBS. On BBSs which shell to
dos to run the door this line may be
omitted or maybe the word "EXIT." Check
your BBS door instructions.
The above DOOR.BAT file is for a Wildcat! 3.x system using SWAP instead
of TERMINATE for doors.
MULTIPLE NODES
Create a configuration file for each node. Each file
should have a unique name.
EX: BTHM_11.CFG BTHM_12.CFG
BTHM_* has been tested under LIVECAT and DESQVIEW and performs
very well under either or both.
COMM PORT IRQs
BTHM_* is written using DoorFrame. DoorFrame supports COM 1-4 on the
standard IRQ's - COM1 or COM3 as a standard uses IRQ4 while COM2
and COM4 use IRQ3. If your system uses a non-standard IRQ, add the
IRQ number after the configuration filename. Let's assume your
Door is called PRAISE and you want to use COM1 but non-standard
IRQ5. The command line passed to your Door would be:
PRAISE PRAISE.CFG /5
PRAISE PRAISE.CFG *5
The /5 tells DoorFrame to use IRQ5 rather than the standard
IRQ4 normally used with COM1. No /x parameter is needed for the
standard IRQ's.
Fossil Driver Support
---------------------
BTHM_* supports the use of Fossil drivers. To tell your Door to use the
Fossil driver instead of the standard COM ports, just put /FD on the
command line when running the door. For example:
MYDOOR MYDOOR.CFG /FD
MYDOOR MYDOOR.CFG *FD
indicates that a Fossil driver is present and should be used. If no
Fossil driver is detected, BTHM_* will print a message to that effect
and exit the door gracefully. Let me know if this is not true for your
system.
TIPS AND TRAPS
Be sure to read all the READ.ME, README.1ST AND UPGRADE.DOC
files if they are included in the package. They sometimes contain
some very useful information. <G>
Of course you can do like me, just set it up without
the docs then fuss at the door author for not making it simple
enough to work the first time.
IF You get an error...check every path to make sure you typed
it correctly. Check the file name...does it match exactly? Does
the configuration filename match? Did you leave off the
configuration file extension? Do you have the correct BRUN module
in a directory on your path? If all those seem correct and the
door still won't work...call me......preferably not in the middle
of the night...no door is that important.
When the door is in use...you can use the sysop options
listed at the bottom of your screen to chat, increase or decrease
the users time or log the user off.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
===================
DoorFrame requires DOS 3.x and up since all files are opened in SHARED
mode.
When using PCBOARD.SYS, BTHM_* requires that PCBOARD.DAT be in the same
directory as PCBOARD.SYS. BTHM_* also accesses the USERS file.
When using USERS.SYS, BTHM_* also accesses PCBOARD.SYS, PCBOARD.DAT and
the USERS file.
The DOOR.SYS used by BTHM_* is the standard 52 line GAP (tm) file.
The CALLINFO.BBS used by BTHM_* currently contains 36 lines.
DoorFrame doors may now make use of the IRQ environment variable. For
example, instead of DOOR DOOR.CFG /5 you can use DOOR DOOR.CFG /%IRQ%.
(I use this method here on The Servant of the Lord for WC! and it works
just fine. Use "/%WCIRQID%".)
DoorFrame is now aware of the PCBoard environment variables %PCBDRIVE%
and %PCBDIR%. If it finds those two variables on the first line of the
.CFG file it will substitute the correct drive and path.
LEGALITIES
__________
THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS ARE DISTRIBUTED "AS
IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANYONE
INVOLVED WITH THE CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF THIS PRODUCT BE LIABLE
FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY
USE THEREOF OR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY.
DISTRIBUTION
____________
You may make this file available for downloading from your BBS
or you may upload it to any BBS of your choice, provided that you
do not make any changes to the contents of the archive (ZIP file).
The archive and its individual contents may not be used by any
service that charges any money whatsoever, without the written
permission of the author.
REGISTRATION
____________
I am not a subscriber to the "Crippleware" concept, and this
program reflects that philosophy. This is a full-featured program,
whose functionality is not hampered in any way, whether you
register it or not. It is only $15 to register this door.
There is a 10 second delay that is removed once the program has
been registered.
THANKS
--------------
Special thanks goes out for my wife who is definitely a
"Computer Widow".
Ted Freeman, the author of DoorFrame, a first class BBS Doors
Development Library. May Ted be remembered always in the fine
programs he created.
My BBS users who have had to endure constant badgering to help
me test this program.
A *VERY SPECIAL THANKS* to Mustang! Software for developing the
greatest BBS Software on the market, WILDCAT!
Dennis Maidon, SysOp and Master Programmer, The Parole Board,
Clayton, NC. Without Dennis, you wouldn't have this fine program.
Floyd Archer, SysOp, The Midnight Express BBS in Petersburg, VA, for
his tireless efforts in helping my board to be the best of its kind,
and for showing me how to do it.
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION ONLY, ON AN "AS
IS" BASIS. DR. CHARLES A. WOOTTEN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING
TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER DR. CHARLES A. WOOTTEN NOR ANYONE ELSE
WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF
THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF DR. CHARLES A. WOOTTEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE
BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia and shall inure to the benefit of Dr. Charles A. Wootten and
any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or
proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or
related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL
COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Chesterfield County, VA. The
parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
Bible Themes 1 is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
Dr. Charles A. Wootten. This software and accompanying documentation
are protected by United States copyright law and also by international
treaty provisions.
Dr. Charles A. Wootten grants you a limited license to use this software
for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed thirty days. If you
continue using this software after the thirty-day evaluation period,
you MUST make a registration payment to Dr. Charles A. Wootten.
You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized
use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Dr. Charles A.
Wootten.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
The following may distribute Bible Themes 1, completely unaltered,
without further permission...; for other cases or to distribute in
modified form, you must consult the attached data record, which is
hereby incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the
distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby
authorized.
Permission to distribute the Bible Themes 1 package is not transferable,
assignable, saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor wishing to
distribute the package must independently satisfy the terms of this
limited distribution license.
U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to
commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is
Dr. Charles A. Wootten, Whole Counsel Ministries, Inc., Servant of
the Lord BBS, 6113 W. River Road, Matoaca, VA., 23803-8047.
Dr. Charles A. Wootten may revoke any permissions granted here, by
notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are
reserved to Dr. Charles A. Wootten.
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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