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Origin Counter & Sectalyze for Fidonet|MacWizards
Contact: Michael S. Bean
MacWizards
718 E. Campbell Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(602) 892-5454
AppleLink: UG0116
Phoenix, Arizona-- May 6, 1991 -- MacWizards releases new software utility for
Macintosh Second Sight™ BBS Fidonet systems. Fidonet contains over 6,000 nodes
worldwide with private and public mail services. The new product developed is
named “Origin Counter and Sectalyze”. This technology will allow Macintosh
Second Sight™ BBS Fidonet systems the ability to track who is contributing to
the public echoes and statistics about them.
Features of “Origin Counter and Sectalyze” include:
1). The ability to create a database in tab format containing the BBS systems
participating on the echo during a certain period, sysop name, number of posts,
city, state, BBS phone number, and Fidonet node number. Here is an example:
BBS Origin Analysis compiled 4/29/91 for the AMUG echo.
First message posted 01/07/91. Last message posted 04/27/91.
Totals: 663 messages total from 10 locations.
Node ID BBS Name Location Sysop Name No.
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[Zone 1]
114/110 Kitty's Sandbox Tempe AZ Kathleen Neal 16
114/121 AMUG Preferred Phoenix AZ Michael Bean 13
114/15 St Joes Hospital Phoenix AZ David Dodell 2
114/27 The Tiger's Den Phoenix AZ John Gillett 26
114/53 AZ MAC UG 2 Scott AZ Alan Heflich119
114/56 AZ MAC UG Phoenix AZ Michael Bean 422
300/15 Tucson Apple C Tucson AZ Lawrence Lee 55
300/19 Dave's Mailbox Tucson AZ Dave Daniel 4
304/2 Ramcom Tech Flagstaff AZ Ron Moore 4
2). The ability to create a text justified report for posting in a message or
for BBS users viewing. This tool will allow BBS users to know who may read and
respond to their messages, they may post in a particular echo. This listing
contains the BBS systems name, sysop, number of posts, city, state, and Fidonet
node number.
3). The ability to create a text file that identifies the number of posts by
individual point systems off of any BBS. This information will help Sysops
under stand the impact of their point systems and how the activity of points
compares to local message posting.
How does it work?
“Origin Counter and Sectalyze” work as a team. Origin Counter collects the data
necessary to create the reports. This is done by running “Origin Counter” in
the Tabby event. Each time new messages arrive “Origin Counter” writes the
names of the nodes that have incoming messages and writes this information in
the Tabby folder. Later at the system operators leisure Sectalyze will evaluate
the data, retrieve information from the nodelist and write reports requested by
the system operator. Once “Origin Counter” is installed and “Sectalyze” reports
are initially created, reports can be updated simply by running “Sectalyze”
again.
Support and input?
If you have questions about “Origin Counter and Sectalyze” please call or send
mail to Michael Bean, 718 E. Campbell Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234 (602) 892-5454,
Fidonet 1:114/56 (Michael Bean), GEnie: MichaelBean, AppleLink: UG0116, Modem:
(602) 495-1713 (Michael Bean).
How to Order...
“Origin Counter and Sectalyze” is available during this introductory period for
$20 in U.S. funds and $2 for shipping. The product is currently available and
shipping. When ordering please include the name of your BBS system, address for
shipping and phone, alone with a check for $22. Visa may be utilized as well at
a price of $27.00. International orders please add $10.00 for shipping.
Send orders to:
Michael Bean
MacWizards
718 E. Campbell Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(602) 892-5454
Additional products available through MacWizards include:
"BBS in a BOX"...
The only Macintosh CD ROM with descriptions of over 7,000 files ready for use
with Second Sight and Telefinder BBS systems. The CD may also be used for
personal use utilizing the On Location Directories or the text file
"Allfiles.db" which includes full descriptions of all files available. This CD
is a subscription service with issues released in April and October of each
year. Retail price is $119 and is available from Wayzata, ComputerWare,
MacZone, Maya or MacWizards at (602) 892-5454.
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This information is provided to the Apple Developer Group by the product's
developer. Apple cannot warrant any third party's product. Please consult the
Apple Products & Ref Library, MENU/Software Library, or Redgate Buyer's Guide
Library on AppleLink, or contact the third-party company directly for more
information.
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