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T)oggle. Allows you to switch settings on RBBS. If on, toggles to
off. If off, toggles to on.
The sub-options in TOGGLE are:
B)ulletin. On logon ask if to read bulletins only when new, or always.
C)ase change. Display characters in upper case only or uppper/lower.
F)ile. On logon give option to download new files, or not.
L)ine feeds. Insert line feed after each carriage return, or not.
N)ulls. Insert 5 nulls between carriage-return & line feed, or not.
X)pert. Show menus or only single command line.
!)bell. Beep whenever RBBS expects input or be silent.
Detail on each TOGGLE Option
B)ulletin. RBBS will skip bulletins automatically unless there are
new bulletins since your last logon. If you want option to read bulletins
on log on everytime, whether or not there is anything new, turn this option
off (check rather than skip new bulletins). The sysop can disable this
option for all users, forcing the bulletins to be always reviewed.
TIPS:
Why look at bulletins if there is nothing new? You can always check
bulletins at the main menu using the B) command.
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C)ase change: Most home computer systems can display both upper and
lower case letters but some computers only display upper case. The "C"
command toggles or alternates between "UPPER CASE ONLY" and "UPPER CASE
and lower case."
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F)ile. RBBS will give you the option to review files new since your
last logon right after giving your name and password. If you want to
wait until after you have check bulletins and mail before reviewing files
for downloading, turn off this option. The sysop can disable this option for
all users.
TIPS:
This option makes it fast and easy to check for new software on a board.
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N)ulls: Nulls put a delay at the beginning of each line that RBBS-PC
sends to your system. Entering "N" will toggle or alternate nulls on and
off, as you choose.
The purpose of using nulls is to prevent your receiving device from
being overwhelmed with the rate that information is being sent. Most of
us go through our whole lives without the need for nulls, however.
TIPS:
1. The main use for nulls is when you are using a printing terminal
rather than an electronic terminal. The nulls give your printer time
for the print head to return from the right side to the left.
2. Some printers cannot accept output as fast as RBBS-PC can send it.
Use nulls if you are capturing data directly to your printer and
appear to be losing data.
3. You can often save time and money by saving data to disk or memory
and printing at your leisure after logging off of RBBS-PC.
4. Normally leave nulls off, because it will increase the characters
transmitted.
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X)pert: RBBS-PC operates in two modes. Novices get verbose menus,
more detailed explanations, and extra warnings. Experts get succinct
command prompts having only the first letter. The novice mode makes it
easier to learn how to use RBBS but is slower. Simply press the
"X" key to alternate or toggle between X)pert and Novice modes.
TIPS:
1. RBBS-PC recommends that you use the novice mode until you become
comfortable with its commands. Switch over to expert after you know
what you want to do and just want to do it fast.
2. The X)pert function is available everywhere.
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!)Prompt bell: An auditory reminder (beep) to tell you when the
computer is awaiting your input. Some find it useful, some tiresome.
TIPS:
1. The prompt bell is particularly helpful when downloading (or
uploading) large files, or a long list of files. You can leave your PC
and will be "called back" when RBBS-PC has finished sending (or
receiving) data.
2. Don't wander out of earshot! If you leave RBBS-PC unattended, you
will be automatically logged off after 3 minutes.
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