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Fidofig.doc
PC Concepts, Ltd.
Fido 14/612
This program is intended for use by Sysops just starting up a new Fido
BBS. It will create the command line necessary to run Fido. It will create
a file called TESTBBS.BAT in case you have one already called RUNBBS.BAT.
The program is simple in nature, and is only to get you started. It will
make all the necessary parameters except for the Outside command. If you
already know about the Outside command and the errorlevels associated with
it, you will not need this program.
I will now attempt to define the prompts one by one to help you make your
decisions while running this program.
Prompt 1.
Which port are you going to be hooking the modem up to? Fido needs to know.
Just a simple 1 or 2 will suffice.
Prompt 2.
What is the maximum amount of time a User can have a day? A number between 1
and 1440. 1440 is the max, as there is no more minutes in the day.
Prompt 3.
What is the first time callers time limit. Many sysops limit first time
callers time limit, as they may be calling just to cause trouble, or to
see if they are interested in the BBS. This number cannot be any bigger than
the daily time limit.
Prompt 4.
This is for Fidonet. If you are not running a FidoNet, simply delete the /G
command from the command line. If however you are using the Net, this command
will stop trying to connect after so many calls.
Prompt 5.
Are you planning on running Fido while Multitasking? A simple Y or N will
suffice.
Prompt 6.
What kind of modem do you have hooked to your computer. There a quite a few
choices. If you do not have one listed, try to figure out what yours is
closest to. If it is a Hayes compatible, try number 1, etc.
Prompt 7.
What is the maximum K a user can download in one day? This will stop users
from downloading and downloading the whole time they are on. Some people
only call to download. If you set this, maybe they will also look around
through the message base and contribute there also.
Prompt 8.
What is the Normal User's time limit. This is how much time he has while
logged in on ONE session. If he has time left over, he may call back and
use the rest up.
Prompt 9.
Do you want this to be a Private system? If you have this command set, Fido
will not let anyone on that is not in the user file.
Prompt 10.
Do you want first time users to be at disgrace level? If you want first time
users to be at disgrace level, and have the rest of the BBS set up so that
disgrace level people can only do certain things, like read messages and
look at the files section, but not enter messages or download, etc, this is
what this command is for. If you want to make your system semi-private to
keep out trouble-makers.
Prompt 11.
This is how much time they have to logon. When the modem answers, the timer
starts. This is so that someone can't tie up the line for an hour if they
are auto-dialing and have walked away from there system. It will kick them
off after the specified time limit, and let some one else call in.
Prompt 12.
File Transfer Display. This means, do you want Fido to display the blocks
that is has sent, or not to send them to your screen. Fido will tell you
when it has sent a block, or if you wish, you can turn the display off
locally.
Prompt 13.
This is for the bit flag for Fido to tell what baud rate the call is coming
in at. You have to have this. If you do not know what it is, the only ones
possible are listed in the program. If one does not work for you, try another
until you have figured it out. Most systems use 128, and is a good a place
to start as any.
Prompt 14.
Do you want Fido to display pathname for subdirectories for file areas or
message areas? This is up to you. If you take no, it will only show the
dir.bbs file instead of the pathname to the area in question.
Well, this is meant to get you on your way. Hope it helps.
Fido 14/612 PC Concepts.
Written and distributed by PC Concepts. This program may be distributed
freely in its true form only.
Here is where the general "We are not responsible for what happens" form
goes. Consider it all said and written. If you have any comments, or want
to send donations....
PC Concepts, Ltd.
390-57th Pl. NE #3
Fridley, Mn 55432
PC Concepts
Fido 14/612
(612)572-0894
24 Hours a day
300/1200/2400 w/MNP
User Registration Required (No Fees)