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DIRECTRY.TXT:
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At the request of several sysops, we have added the above named file
in the root directory with the full path name and description for
every directory on the CD containing programs (i.e.: excluding support
directories such as SCREENS, RUNTIMES, etc.).
FILES.BBS FILES:
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Every directory has a FILES.BBS file in it. In addition, the FILESBBS
directory has a FILES.BBS file for each directory, renamed to the
directory name. For example, the file BUSINESS.BBS in the FILESBBS\DOS
directory is the FILES.BBS file for the DOS\BUSINESS directory.
When space allows, we will put a combined FILES.BBS file for the
entire CD in the root directory. If it is not there, you can easily
create your own using the COMB_BBS.BAT file in the FILESBBS directory.
To use it, change into the FILESBBS directory and type COMB_BBS
followed by the drive, directory and file name to use. For example:
COMB_BBS C:\FILESBBS
You can create combined FILES.BBS files for selected directories by
using the COMBINE.EXE file. See the READ.ME file in the FILESBBS directory.
Customized FILES.BBS Files:
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The FILES.BBS files on the CD contain the complete write-ups for each
program, the author's name or company name, ASP affiliation, and the
program's registration fee, all arranged in PCBOARD format:
FILENAME.EXT --SIZE-- --DATE-- Description----------------------------------
^1 21^ ^24 | description continued.-----------------------
^32
You can create FILES.BBS files with customized layout and contents using
the CD's Windows-based access program. Run SETUP.BAT to install it, then
run PSL_NEWS\PSL_SHRW.EXE, select the FILE menu and MAKE FILES.BBS on the
menu.
Using MAKE FILES.BBS:
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Note: This feature only works for directories on the PsL Monthly CD-ROM.
When the MAKE FILES.BBS window comes up, you will see two sets of list
boxes for selecting drive, directory, and files. The set on the left is for
selecting the files to put into the FILES.BBS file(s). The set on the right
is for selecting where to put the completed FILES.BBS file.
At the bottom of the window, you can specify how the FILES.BBS file(s)
should be layed out and what information to include. For example, you
may choose to insert only the first line of the description rather than
the whole description in order to make the files smaller.
Note: We always make the first line of the description describe what the
program does. For example, we would never start a description with
something like "This is a program that everyone can use." So if you select
first-line only, you can be assured of getting actual program descriptions
such as: "converts PCX files to BMP format". The rest of the description
would go on to give features of the program.
Next, on the right side of the window, select the destination directory and
whether to append the FILES.BBS listing for a directory to another file or
to create a new one.
On the left side of the window, select the directory to read. In the middle
box, you can select which level of permission you have for distributing the
files.
NOTE: If you select a directory to read and the "All Dirs." box on the right
is checked, the program will read all the directories on the same level as
the selected one. When more than one directory is selected, if "New File"
is checked, each directory's listing will be put in a file with a name
of the directory and the extension of ".BBS".
If you are doing All Dirs, you do not have to click the Select button, but
if you are doing one directory, either manually select the files to be
included or click on Select to select all which come within the permission
level you have specified.
When all options have been set to your satisfaction, click on Create.
REGISTER YOUR BBS WITH PSL:
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"PSL" is a registered trademark of Nelson Ford and PsL.
The descriptions in the FILES.BBS files on this CD and
compilation of files are COPYRIGHT 1995 NELSON FORD, PSL.
If you subscribe to the PsL Monthly CD for your BBS, please fill in the
following form and FAX, mail, or email it to PsL in order to be licensed
to use our name and/or compilation and/or file descriptions on your BBS.
BBS Name: ______________________________ BBS Phone #: ___________________
Your Name: _____________________________ Voice Phone: ___________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Or you may call 713-524-6394 and give us this info or FAX it to 713-524-6398
or email it to our CompuServe account #71355,470.