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- DTDOSBBS: Sysop's Drop to DOS Simulation
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- By Charles Dittell
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- DTDOSBBS Version 3.2
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- INTRODUCTION: Sysop's Drop to DOS ("DTDOSBBS") is a simulation of a popular BBS
- utility, whereby the BBS Sysop can remotely call his/her BBS and "drop" to
- the DOS environment of his computer, enabling a variety of DOS commands to be
- performed. In DTDOS, a caller who chooses the Sysop's Drop to DOS door will
- appear to have entered the DOS level of the Sysop's computer. The caller
- can perform what appears to be a variety of DOS commands, including running
- programs, listing text files, even formatting the BBS's hard disk! ALL of
- the DOS commands are simulated: there is NO danger to your hard disk or its
- programs. Why would a caller go to DTDOS? Usually as a challenge, especially
- if the Sysop leaves a news messages such as "Callers: we're now testing the
- security of Sysop's Drop to DOS: if you think YOU can get in, give it a try!"
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- SHAREWARE NOTICE AND WARRANTY: DTDOSBBS is marketed as shareware, and as
- such, you may use it for a limited time (2-4 weeks) for free, but if you
- continue to use it, you must pay for it. The cost is a miniscule $10, and
- the benefits of registering will be 1)the good feeling of not breaking the
- law, 2)the good feeling of assisting a poor programmer to continue
- programming for BBS Sysops, 3)the ability to receive timely assistance from
- the author's support BBS, and 4)the ability to eliminate the "Not
- Registered" DTDOS screen and associated sounds. There is no warranty,
- expressed or implied, to DTDOSBBS. You use the program entirely at your own
- risk (we gotta say that).
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- INCLUDED FILES: These are the files which should included in the DTDOS
- "package":
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- DTDOSBBS.EXE The DTDOSBBS program
- DTDOSBBS.DOC This documentation
- REGISTER.FRM The registration form: please fill out and return!
- GAPBBS.CNF Necessary file: place in same directory as DTDOSBBS.EXE
- DTDOS.CFG Program configuration file: see below
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- DTDOSBBS SETUP: It's easy to set up DTDOS. You must first alter the DTDOS.CFG
- file to match your setup. Note the sample file:
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- c:\dtdosbbs
- BBS Name Here
- 0
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- The first line gives the path of DTDOSBBS (where the configuration file,
- DTDOS.CFG resides). The second line is the name of your BBS, and the
- third line is 0. Be sure to use an ASCII text editor to alter DTDOS.CFG!
- Next, you must create a DOOR.SYS file to enable DTDOS to determine caller
- information. If you run a GAP BBS ( or some others), it's made
- automatically. Otherwise, you'll need a doors conversion utility.
- Third, you'll need to enable your doors batch file to call DTDOSBBS.
- A sample doors batch file segment:
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- rem DTDOSBBS - use next line to create door.sys (if necessary)
- rem make door.sys here!
- cd\dtdosbbs
- dtdosbbs dtdos.cfg
- cd\bbs
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- TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
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- Program Name: Dtdosbbs Author: Charles Dittell
- Compressed Program Name: Dtdbbs32.Zip Date: 1/3/91
- Purpose: DOS Simulation, callable as door from BBSs
- Program Language: Microsoft QuickBasic 4.5
- External Libraries: GAPQBDOR, Gap Development Co.
- Required Environment: PC, XT, AT, 386 or 486 with 640K RAM
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- PROGRAMS BY CHARLES DITTELL / Distributed by Suncoast Software Systems:
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- DTDOSBBS Sysop's Drop to DOS Simulation
- STATDOOR Doors/Batchfile information generator
- REGIS BBS Configurable Registration Door
- ANSIFILE "Colorizes" Text Files with ANSI colors, usable on BBS's
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- ASSISTANCE: Call the author's BBS for assistance, even if not YET registered:
- Suncoast City BBS, 813-953-5505, 1200/2400 baud, 24 hours.
- The author's programs are available for download on your first
- call.
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- Another fine product from Suncoast Software Systems and Charles Dittell
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