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Where there are TWO names for ONE module, the programmers
should contact each other and swap ideas. Please be open
about this, it is a "team" effort and we ALL win in the end!
Modules that need to be written:
MODULE DESCRIPTION PROGRAMMER
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Discussions. (forums, pubs...) NoamF
Files. (uploads/downloads) There are sub modules for
this module that handles Xmodem, Zmodem etc.. N Hawthorn
(a limited version)
Edits the userlist. Weeds old users, deletes N Hawthorn
users etc...
Userlist Maint. Checks whole file for problems, N Hawthorn
missing characters etc... Compacts user file.
File list maint. Checks all files for problems, N Hawthorn
missing files etc... Makes "list of all files
on this BBS", Compacts all file lists.
Sends several Bulletins, reads them from a folder,
asks user which one to read.
System Daily Stats. Makes a text file for the day
showing all types of good information that you ignore!
User config edit. Lets the user change his configuration.
N Hawthorn
Handles network functions. Interfaces to a network Ken McKitt
program (such as "Tabby"). Watches for "network mail"
calls. There may be several of these modules written
for each type of network (fido, CatNet...). A system
may not function properly with two different network
modules, this depends on the modules used.
Looks at the user's # of times on and prints a
message accordingly (from a text file). Like
"you can find files in the files section" for
1st, 2nd and 3rd call. "advanced users use the
'I' command to get faster access" for users over
10 calls. It should be totally configurable. It
could also look at the users access level and
send messages accordingly.
Sends a message ONE TIME only to the user. Checks
the first line (which it doesn't send out) for
a date. If this date is in the user's record then
the message is bypassed. When the sysop enters a
new message with a new date, the message is shown
to all users at log on ONCE ONLY.
Sends the date/time with the Day spelled out.
New file search at log on for "file" type BBS's.
Should be configurable to ask (Y/N) or just do it.
Same code could be used to check for messages in
"forum" areas (They are called "Discussions"
on MUBBS).
Makes a text file of the user information for
all users (selected by sysop menu).
Sorts the users by all kinds of different criteria
and displays them on screen (can be printed to a
file or printer).
A customizable logon qustionaire for new users
that asks extra questions about the user.
This same code could be used for a voluntary
questionaire (for dating type systems?).
Lets a user auto validate by entering a password you
give them (selected from the main menu).
External interface for other BBS externals & games.
This would only work with modules that do not depend
on the particular BBS system files! Something like
games that do not edit users, or look at any BBS
system files.
Dial back security module
MANUALS:
You should supply some type of HELP file.
Each module should come with a "READ ME" or "instructions" type file
when distributed. This will be the full instructions for the module.
Some modules may be so simple that the "help" file will suffice.