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PAKTOC.EXE v1.0 <c> 1991 by Carl Sagerquist Data (805) 723-6908
PAKTOK = Press A Key TO Continue
DESCRIPTION
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PAKTOC.EXE stands for "Press A Key TO Continue". Just like the
DOS batch file command "PAUSE", PAKTOC.EXE will pause but its
designed for use on a bulletin board system (BBS) through a modem.
The caller can respond to the pause as well as the sysop at the
local keyboard.
DISTRIBUTION
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PAKTOC.EXE is copyrighted software released to the public domain.
You may use it at your discretion free of charge. Please distribute
this ZIP package through your BBS so others may benefit from it.
You may not alter PAKTOC in any way, as that would violate the
copyright laws.
SYNTAX
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PAKTOC [-bbstype]
EXAMPLE
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PAKTOC -MAXIHOST
SUPPORTED BBS'S
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Maxihost: -MAXIHOST (DOOR.SYS)
Megahost: -MEGAHOST (DOOR.SYS)
PCBoard: -PCBOARD (DOOR.SYS)
QuickBBS: -QBBS (DORINFO1.DEF)
RBBS: -RBBS (DORINFO1.DEF)
Wildcat: -WILDCAT (CALLINFO.BBS)
FILES IN THIS ZIP PACKAGE
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PAKTOC .EXE Executable program.
PAKTOC .TXT Optional text file for a custom pause statement.
PAKTOC .DOC Document file (this file).
CALLINFO.BBS Sample BBS file.
DORINFO1.DEF Sample BBS file.
DOOR .SYS Sample BBS file.
OPERATION
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PAKTOC.EXE requires the file created by the BBS (DOOR.SYS,
DORINFO1.DEF, CALLINFO.BBS) to reside with it in the default
directory. This is where PAKTOC.EXE gets its information on the
com port in use. The size of the program is due to the coding
of interrupt driven buffered com port I/O necessary for its
operation. If the file isn't found, or an unsupported com
port is defined, PAKTOC.EXE will exit and advise you of the problem.
When invoked, PAKTOC.EXE will stop your online batch file process
and issue the familiar statement "Press a key to continue...".
When you press a key, the batch file will continue.
If a key is not pressed in 2 minutes, PAKTOC.EXE will exit clean
on its own.
If the caller disconnects (hangs up the phone line), PAKTOC.EXE
will exit clean on its own.
At your option, you may use, modify, or delete the file PAKTOC.TXT.
If it exists, this one line statement will replace the familiar
"Press a key to continue..." with whatever you place on this line.
This file method allows for foreign languages, witty remarks, etc.
at the discretion of the sysop. Remember, though, only one line
is displayed. If the line is longer than 80 characters or there
are more than 1 line, the first line will be cut short and displayed.
This file need not exist at all.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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PAKTOC.EXE handles its own Com Port I/O. No redirection programs are
required. Com Ports 1 through 4 are supported.
Carrier loss is no problem. PAKTOC.EXE will reset all interrupts to
their prior status before execution, and exit clean.
The keyboard timer is set to 2 minutes. If a caller waits a full
120 seconds without any keyboard entry, PAKTOC.EXE will exit clean.
DISCLAIMER
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PAKTOC.EXE is distributed as is. No warranty, either expressed or
implied is offered and the programmer is not responsible for any
damages or expenses that may occur through the use of this program.
The user shall determine its suitability. Please communicate any
difficulties with the programmer through the BBS at (805) 723-6908.
If you like this program, drop me a message at (805) 723-6908 and
let me know. If you have any ideas for improvement, or new ideas
you'd like to see, call and let me know. I welcome your response.
Thank you for using PAKTOC.EXE!
Carl Sagerquist
The Antelope Valley Aviator
300/1200/2400 BAUD
(805) 723-6908
A MAXIHOST BBS
HISTORY
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Version 1.0 - 10/13/91 - First release.