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AdeptXBBS
Bulletin Board for IBM 32-bit OS/2
Version v1.0
Copyright (c) 1993 - 1995 by AdeptSoft
portions Copyright (c) 1991-1994 M. Kimes
All Rights Reserved
AdeptSoft, AdeptXBBS, GateKeeper, and INTERcomm
are trademarks of AdeptSoft.
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NOTEWORTHY INFO:
This is a WIDE BETA of AdeptSoft's AdeptXBBS 32-bit BBS software.
Some features and options may not work as planned. This will be a
shake down to remove the last remaining bugs, fix the last
remaining menus and dialogs, and add those last minute feature
requests. Wide Beta version 0.90 was released Jan. 17, 1995,
.....version 0.94 on March 15, 1995.
INTRODUCTION
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AdeptXBBS is an OS/2 bulletin board program written in 'C' and compiled
with the WATCOM C32 Optimizing Compiler Version 10.0. AdeptXBBS
fully exploits all the features that make OS/2 the operating system
of the future, and today. AdeptXBBS is extremely well threaded in
order to give you that 'instant' response you expect from OS/2.
This 2 line version is released as shareware. There is no crippling, no
delays, and no penalty for not registering after 30 days. However
we do ask that you support the shareware concept.
WHAT IS ADEPTXBBS
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AdeptXBBS is a 32-bit, Multi-thread, Multi-user, PM BBS for 32-bit
OS/2.
AdeptXBBS incorporates the best that is OS/2! AdeptXBBS incorporates
code designed to give you speed, reliability, power, and flexibility
in one package. Almost everything about AdeptXBBS can be customized.
All the text displayed in the PM system, to every prompt, and menu.
AdeptXBBS gives you robust support for DOS and OS/2 doors using the
DOOR.SYS, and Session Info (ask us about Session Info) drop file.
The AdeptXBBS file system has support:
o Multi-CD rom changers
o FILE_ID.DIZ
o File Tagging
o Virus Checking
o Archive Conversion
o Archive Viewing/Extraction
o Files.BBS importing
o Password protected files, and file areas
o Age limited files, and file areas
o Extensive file security, and area security
o Xmodem, Ymodem, Ymodem-G, Sealink, Zmodem, and ZedZap protocols
The AdeptXBBS message base system has support for:
o File Attaches
o Password Protection
o Extensive security features
o Context sensitive searches
o Message tagging
o .QWK, Bluewave, Fidonet Point, and Text exporting
o Last Read Pointer Manipulation
o Unlimited Message Areas, Message Per Area, and Message Size.
(The current file system (FAT, and HPFS) will break before the
BBS does)
o Full Screen, and Text Message Editors
o Full Reply Linking/Threading
o On the fly compression of messages.
The AdeptXBBS mailer has support for:
o FTS-001 through FTS-009 Fidonet standards
o Around 20 additional FSC proposals
o File Attaches, File Requests
o WAZOO, EMSI, and DietIFNA mail sessions
o Complete events handling, with external program support
o Fidonet v7 Nodelist support
o Auto Execution of a fax program for FAX connects
o Completely and seamlessly integrated into the software
The AdeptXBBS BBS has support for:
o DOS and OS/2 Doors, using the DOOR.SYS, and Session Info drop files
o The ability to run redirected OS/2 programs
o Completely custom menu system
o Completely custom prompts system
o Multi-Lingual support
o TTY, ANSI, AVATAR, ANSI-TE2 graphics, auto ANSI, and ANSI-TE2
detection
o Multi-node, multi-user chat
o Internet Telnet Support
o Named Pipe Support
LIMITATIONS
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DOS doors/games do not work over the Internet, most OS/2 doors/games
should work over Telnet. (The DOS limitation does not exist if you are
using SIO's VMODEM).
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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AdeptXBBS and it's support programs are not to be modified or distributed
in modified form without the express written permission of AdeptSoft.
AdeptSoft, AdeptXBBS, GateKeeper, and INTERcomm
are trademarks of AdeptSoft.
"XBBS" Copyright (c) 1988 - 1994 by M. Kimes
The "XBBS" name is a Trademark of M. Kimes
AdeptSoft holds an exclusive license to develop and
distribute shareware and commercial versions of the XBBS-OS/2 BBS
program by M. Kimes.
All support programs Copyright 1993-95 AdeptSoft, except where otherwise
noted.
All other trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER
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There is no warranty, period. This product is a beta product, and
even if it where not we are NOT responsible for its actions. If the
mailer dials Iraq and sits on the line for 12 hours AT&T will be very
happy with you. If the BBS hiccups and all in a sudden you have 300
megs of free disk space when you originally had 5, consider yourself
lucky for having a large hard drive. i.e. We cannot take responsibility
for what this program does. We have tried in well over a year of beta
testing to remove as many of the bugs as possible, and it has not to our
knowledge done either of the above things, but who knows. It's a young
program.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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AdeptXBBS requires OS/2 v2.0, v2.1, v2.11, v2.99, or OS/2 v3 in order
to run. OS/2 v3 or IBM TCP/IP required for Internet capabilities.
AdeptXBBS requires 2 Megabytes of FREE ram, and at least 5 megs of
free disk space. A MODEM is optional.
IMPORTANT-- AdeptXBBS requires a HPFS partition!
INSTALLING ADEPTXBBS
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Run the install Program, Install.cmd from your root \ADEPT sub-directory.
After the install program runs you can click on the AdeptXBBS icon in the
new AdeptSoft folder that has been created on your desktop. All setup
options will be available from the Config, and Edit Pull Down.
CONVERTING from other programs
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There are conversion programs included with this BBS software.
\Adept\Convert\Mxtoadp.zip - Maximus User Conversion Utility
\Adept\Convert\Ratoadp.zip - Remote Access User Conversion Utility
CONTACTING AdeptSoft
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AdeptSoft is located in Boca Raton, Florida. Our current mailing
address is:
AdeptSoft
8903 Glades Road - Suite L9-199
Boca Raton, FL 33496
AdeptSoft can be reached via the following methods:
E-Mail: AdeptSoft@adeptsoft.gate.net
Fidonet: 1:369/210.0@Fidonet
AdeptSoft@adeptsoft.gate.net
You may also contact us at our support BBS at the number:
(407) 477-6310, 28.8k, or you may Telnet to 199.227.57.1.
We also have a BOT running in the #Adept channel on IRC, you may
request files, and information from the BOT by typing
'/MSG AdeptBot Help'
You may also be placed on the AdeptSoft mailing list by sending mail
to info@199.227.57.1 with the statement 'Add Me' as the subject and
you will be added to our auto mailing list. To be removed from the
mailing list send a message to info@199.227.57.1 with the subject
'Remove Me'. Both adding, and removing will generate a auto response
acknowledging that you have been added or removed.
AdeptSoft has a public Fidonet Echo called 'ADEPTSOFT'. For a list of
sites carrying this echo send e-mail to ECHO@199.227.57.1 and you will
receive a list of sites carrying the echo. You may also send e-mail
to ECHO, or FREQ the filename ECHO from 1:369/210.0@Fidonet for a
list of sites carrying the echo area.
You can also FTP to 199.227.57.1 to get specific files and information.
If you have a account on our BBS please use your account name when
logging into the FTP server, if you do not have an account on our BBS
log in with the name anonymous.
Bugs, Comments, Suggestions, and Ideas can be e-mailed to the following
e-mail addressed at AdeptSoft:
bugs@199.227.57.1, comments@199.227.57.1, suggestions@199.227.57.1
and ideas@199.227.57.1
If you are reporting a bug, please, try to be as specific as possible.
I.E. - The mailer is broken doesn't give us any idea as to what is
broken in the mailer. Also please to not get discouraged if
you are having problems. Many times it's something simple
that can be fixed with a quick phone call. So please leave
a phone number you may be reached at.
Feature requests:
At the moment we have locked down the current feature set. If a
suggestion comes along that we feel really should be in v1.0 we
will do our best to add it. If the feature you want is not in
v1.0 please don't think we have forgotten about you.
Your feature requests will be added.
___REGISTRATION INFORMATION___
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During the wide beta of AdeptXBBS we will be offering a reduced
registration cost and some special offers. Our prices are subject
to change after the end of the wide beta.
AdeptXBBS special beta pricing HAS BEEN EXTENDED until April 1, 1995.
$ 69 2 node (value $ 99)
$ 99 2 node with EITHER Internet or REXX subsystem (value $148)
$159 2 node with BOTH Internet and REXX subsystem (value $227)
$159 4 node with EITHER Internet or REXX subsystem (value $258)
$199 4 node with BOTH Internet and REXX subsystem (value $337)
$299 8 node with BOTH Internet and REXX subsystem (value $517)
$499 16 node with BOTH Internet and REXX subsystem (value $807)
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paid registration After April 1, 1995 (List Prices)
(does NOT include any Bonus)
2 - node AdeptXBBS ($ 99)
4 - node AdeptXBBS ($179)
8 - node AdeptXBBS ($299)
16 - node AdeptXBBS ($499)
REXX Module - Unlimited nodes ($ 79)
INTERNET Module
2 - node version ($ 49)
4 - node version ($ 79)
8 - node version ($139)
16 - node version ($229)
+16 - additional nodes $12.50 each based on how many
lines your AdeptXBBS has.
___HOW TO REGISTER___
1) Send a check made payable ADEPTSOFT to :
AdeptSoft
8903 Glades Road - Suite L9-199
Boca Raton, FL 33496
2) ...You may also send FAX in your credit card registration to:
(407) 483-2480.
3) Use on Online Credit Card Registration through our support BBS
via the Internet (telnet) at 199.227.57.1 (Adeptsoft.gate.net)
or
via land line at (407) 477-6310 Zoom VFC 28.8k.
_______________________________________begin registration form
REGISTRATION FORM:
registrant's name:
address:
city/state/zip
voice phone:
fax phone:
Internet e-mail address:
Fidonet address:
card holder's name:
Card type: MasterCard, Visa, Discover (we do NOT accept AMEX or Sears at this time)
Card Number (xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx):
Expiration date:
What are you ordering:
How much does it cost:
If Bonus included in price, do you want: Internet or REXX?
how do you want to receive your key?
a) download from our Support BBS
b) sent to your Fidenet address
c) FTP from us- (you must give user id & password for one time pick-up of key)
d) sent via e-mail to your e-mail address
any comments you would like to make:
____________end registration form
INTERNET CAPABILITIES
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AdeptXBBS offers seamless integration into the Internet for E-MAIL,
TELNET, FTP, FINGER, NEWSGROUPS, OS2CHAT, IRC, UUCP, mailing list
services, and others as they come along.
At the current moment the Internet package for AdeptXBBS includes:
E-MAIL, TELNET, FTP, and FINGER are currently finished and debugged.
NEWSGROUPS is almost completed and will be available before v1.0 is
released.
OS2CHAT - is a 3rd party product in development for AdeptXBBS.
IRCII - is a 3rd part product and will have a AdeptXBBS specific
version. IRCII is FreeWare, but the authors have put a lot
of time and effort into the program so please send donations.
UUCP - is a 3rd party product written to seamlessly integrate into
AdeptXBBS
Those of you who register for the Internet capabilities will have
access to the beta versions of all of the above products. Once v1.0
is finished you will receive the finished i-net package including
E-MAIL, TELNET, FTP, FINGER, NEWSGROUPS, IRCII, and the mailing list
capabilities. The shareware version of OS2Chat will also be included.
AdeptXBBS's Internet facilitates requires a TCP/IP stack in order to
function properly. The AdeptXBBS host BBS 1:369/210.0@Fidonet will
provide seamless Fidonet/Internet gating for registered AdeptXBBS
Sysops.
REXX PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES
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AdeptXBBS comes with two 'menu' systems, the standard text, ASCII based
menu system, and a REXX sub-system. The REXX sub-system included with
the BBS software allows all basic menu functions with some additional
flexibility.
We also offer, still in development, a complete REXX API sub-system that
gives even the novice programmer total control over the BBS software.
With the AdeptXBBS REXX API Programming module you get access to all
available memory variables, all internal functions, and complete
unrestricted access to all running nodes at one time.
This is an extremely powerful module, giving total control over the
entire BBS. For programmers wishing to write their own programs in
a simple language, yet maintain the speed and flexibility of AdeptXBBS
this is for you. We also have utilities that allow you to ship your
programs without making the source code available to the end user.
For more information about the REXX Programming module contacts
AdeptSoft
3RD PARTY DEVELOPERS
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AdeptXBBS offers a complete set of programming API's for 3rd party
developers. If you are looking to develop a door game for OS/2 BBS's
please contact us. Of if you are looking at writing a AdeptXBBS
specific module. We currently have complete API's for the UserBase,
FileBase, Chat Server, Video Functions, COM and I/O routines, and
Memory Servers. If you are writing a door our Chat Server is freely
available for door authors to use with any system.
Please contacts us about doing 3rd Party Development for AdeptXBBS.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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All the people acknowledge below in some way or another contributed
to this program. I tried to remember everyone I could, and I am sure I
missed a few. Of you feel your name should be here please contact us
and we will add it. Thanks to everyone who have helped me out over the
last year a half, helped beta test this program, and contributed ideas
and suggestions. And thanks to those who remained the programs biggest
critics, yet at the same time it's greatest supporters.
Special thanks to Mark Kimes.
Stefan Andersson Scott Baldwin Kimberly Bobrow Vince Coen
Vicci Conway Mario Dulisse Brady Flowers Chris Griffin
Mike Hammers Rich Hawley Jason Klank Koen Koster
Joe Lemere Scott Livingston Paul Lockley Andrew Lozier
Pam Lunsford Eddy Matthews Barry Mcmenomy Julie Niesen
Eric Miller Fred Miller Steve Mohacey David Moskowitz
Pete Norloff Jim Mullins Jason Perlow Dan Polivy
David Prentice Ronen Raz Graham Reid Kevin Royalty
Bill Schaeffer Jason Schuster Horace Skinner Joey Snell
Brian Snyder Brent Pranger Mark Wheeler Scott Wilkos
--- Nodelist Information ---------------------------------------------------
AdeptXBBS uses and supports the Fidonet Version 7 nodelist. AdeptXBBS
does not come with it's own internal nodelist compiler.
There are several nodelist compilers that can produce a Version 7
nodelist, these can be obtained from our support BBS, or FTP site.
--- CD-ROMS including Multi-Changer CD-ROMS ----------------------------------
AdeptXBBS has built in support for CD-ROM drives. As users select
files they wish to download, a special file que automatically takes the
needed files from the CD-ROMS, places them in a temp directory, for you
to download. This is all done in the background and will prevent the
constant disk swapping that sometimes occurs on multi-cd rom changers
especially when 2-5 users all want different files from different
drives. The area, or file should be marked for 'Copy from Drive' in
order to activate this feature.