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* Documentation for Biodoor by Jean Tleoubaev *
DISCLAIMER
This product comes with no warranty whatsoever, expressed or implied.
Every precaution has been taken to ensure safe operation. Nevertheless,
the user will operate this software on their own risk. The author will
not, under any circumstances, be liable for any harm or damage to your
computer or any other computers connected to your own.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This is an unregistered copy of the software, and is distributed as
shareware. You may test-run the software for a period if 60 (sixty)
days. After the expiration of the above mentioned time period, you must
either register it by sending in the registration form, or stop using
the software until such time when you are ready to register it. You
are encouraged to spread this copy among your friends, or onto bulletin
boards, or any other software distribution outlets as long as no part
of the software is modified in any way, and no fee is charged for it
except one for the media on which it is stored and any possible
subscription fees for such services. Parts of this software may not be
reproduced without the author's written permission. The program
itself will not be uncompiled, or changed in any way.
#############################################################
# IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE #
#############################################################
BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION
When you register, the UNREGISTERED message on the top of the screen
will be removed, and the Classified Ads and the Voting Center sections
will be unlocked. You will receive the latest registered version of
the Biodoor, and will be entitled to free upgrades. You will also sleep
better knowing you helped a good programmer like me. :-)
Note: The registration form can be found at the end of this file.
INTRODUCTION
The Biodoor is an external "door" program for an electronic bulletin
board system. Its purpose is to familiarize the callers with one another
and allow them to communicate in a friendly, semi-fictional world.
They will be given a chance to enter their personal information, which
other callers can look up.
The program also includes a voting center. In it, the callers can post
different questions, which other callers can look at and respond to. Its
main purpose is to help individuals make surveys on the topics of their
choice.
To give the door a friendly look, there is also a "tavern", in which
callers can chat either with each other or with the electronic bartender.
Biodoor features an internal mail system. Through it, callers can send
messages, virtual flowers, or even fictious "marriage proposals".
Biodoor has full multinode support. Several people can be in the door
at the same time, and can send pages to each other. Callers on different
nodes can engage in a live chat. Precautions have been taken to prevent
the disk conflicts that may occur with multinode doors.
The door also features a classifieds ad section, where callers can
post their ads on various topics. The section also includes a search
engine.
An internal profanity filter will filter out most of the obscenities
callers might post.
There is much more to the program that can be put into words though.
Based on my experience, a large percentage of people who ever tried the
door keep returning for more. Of course, if you do not have many callers
this may not be the case. I would suggest letting your callers know
about the Biodoor either by putting the file BIODOOR.ANS among your
logon ansis, or mentioning it in your newsletter.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Biodoor does not require a lot of resources. By now, I am sure
anyone can muster up this:
* 80286 Intel Processor
* 512 kilobytes of RAM
* CGA display and adapter
* MS-DOS version 3.31
Of course, you will also need operational bulletin board software,
onto which doors are installed. Unfortunately, the only drop file
Biodoor supports (so far) is DOOR.SYS. If your bulletin board software
does not create such file, I would suggest acquiring one of the many
drop file converters out there. A fossil driver is also required.
INSTALLATION
I tried to make the installation as easy as possible. The first thing
you should do is run SETUP.EXE. That program will create all the
necessary subdirectories and uncompress some files.
After you're done with SETUP.EXE, install the Biodoor into your
bulletin board. You should invoke BIODOOR.EXE with the following
on-line options:
/N# - # is the node number, ex. BIODOOR.EXE /N1
/B# - Sets the locked baud rate to #, ex. BIODOOR.EXE /B57600
(I would suggest setting it in the Setup, though)
/D? - The path to where drop file may be found, ex. BIODOOR.EXE /Dc:\bbs
After you've done that, Biodoor should be ready for use. You can
use BIOCFG.EXE to lock out users and control Biodoor. You can change
file POSTER.ANS, it is the ANSI that is displayed when you press
[R] in the Tavern.
The Graffiti Wall is anonymous to the callers, however, everything is
recorded in a file called GRAFFITI.LOG, in case you need to trace down
a badmouther or something. To clear it, simply delete it.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. I can see the game, but my callers don't see anything.
-- Check your communication parameters, make sure
your fossil driver is loaded.
2. I get runtime errors 2, 3, 100, 106, or 154.
-- Note in which section you get the errors, and reset it
using BIOCFG.EXE, ex. Delete all public [M]ail
If all fails, a [T]otal reset should fix the problem
3. I get runtime error 4.
-- Increase FILES= declaration in your CONFIG.SYS
4. I get runtime error 101.
-- Alas, you have run out of disk space. Delete some
worthless junk to free some of it.
5. I get runtime errors 150, 152, 156, 157, 158, 160, or 161.
-- Run a diagnostic utility on your disk. If it doesn't
help, seek professional servicing.
6. I get runtime error 162.
-- Check your network device sharing. If you don't have a network,
then disregard this error.
If none of these actions succeed in correcting the situation,
you may reach me at: regulator2@juno.com
or: tleoubae@voyager.bxscience.edu
--- Jean Tleoubaev
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BIODOOR REGISTRATION FORM
Your full name: ___________________________________
Daytime voice phone number: ______________________
Address: ________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
Internet e-mail address: __________________________
Your BBS's name: _________________________________
BBS phone number: ____________________________
How would you like to receive your registered version:
[ ] Regular mail (snail mail) -- $2 or $7
You must enter your correct mailing address above.
Add $2 for shipping within U.S., $7 otherwise.
[ ] Internet e-mail -- FREE
The correct e-mail address must be entered above.
Make sure your service accepts attached files.
[ ] Uploaded to your bulletin board
$2 in U.S., $7 otherwise. Make sure the correct
BBS phone number is entered above. You must
create an account for me on your BBS. How should
I logon: Name/Handle: ____________________
Password: _______________________
Add the shipping cost to the $15 dollar registration fee, and send
a check or a money order in U.S. currency along with this form to:
Jean Tleoubaev
370 Ft.Washington Ave, #404
New York, NY 10033
U.S.A.
Make them all payable to Jean Tleoubaev. No cash, please.
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