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6.1 - BBS ADD-ONS/UTILITIES
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[6.1.01] - What is RIPScript?

RIPscript graphics are EGA quality graphics that are displayed
over the modem.  The BBS sends special codes which are
interpreted by a special term program and draws the screen for
the user.  The results can be impressive.  While there are
other graphic protocols, such as NAPLPS and ROBO/FX, which are
better than RIP (supporting VGA and better resolutions), RIP is
the only one which can be made with simple ASCII sequences.
This is good, since when you understand which codes do what
(they are confusing), you can actually edit the screens in any
text editor (although you won't see the picture, just the
codes).  There are a bunch of shareware programs which give you
the power to draw your own RIP screens, using lines, circles,
boxes, fonts, and other cool stuff.  Several BBS programs also
have special support for RIP, such as (but not limited to)
Renegade, WildCat, and Synchronet.  Other BBS authors are
planning to RIP-enable their systems soon.

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[6.1.02] - What is a fossil driver?

Fossil drivers were invented in the mid 80's, when not every
modem and/or serial device was 100% compatible.  Fossils made
sure that your program could talk to your modem, regardless of
how oddball the modem.  It does this by intercepting signals
from the program, and converting them into something the modem
can understand.  These days, fortunately, the problems are much
less severe.  Fossils are used mostly because a BBS program
that supports them doesn't have to be constantly updated to
handle new speeds or protocols, just the fossil.

The word "fossil" is actually an acronym for "Fido-Opus-Seadog
Standard Interface Layer".

Where can I download a fossil driver?
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FTP: XMISSION.COM

The following available to download,
- Fossil driver BNU v1.70
- X00 fossil, version 1.50
- A program called Video Fossil v1.10, which is needed if you
  want to run Binkley Term with colors.

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[6.1.03] - What do I need to offer fax services to my users?

Below is a list of BBS software programs that offer fax
features while running your BBS. Please refer to the proper
section of this FAQ where the BBS software is explained in
detail.

- Procomm Plus for Windows v2.0
  (Refer to chapter 2 - under the topic, "What s Ghost BBS")
- FirstClass BBS
  (Refer to chapter 3 for further details about FirstClass)
- PCBoard (Version 15.1)
  (please see section 2.03 for more information about PCBoard)
- Remote Access
  (Refer to chapter 2)

NOTE: Several BBS packages support fax capabilities. Check with
the software vendor/author first.

BGFAX 1.40
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<<< BRIEF SUMMARY OF MAJOR NEW FEATURES >>>

a. OS/2 executables now included (in addition to the DOS
executables)
b. EXAR based fax modem related bugs in BGFAX addressed
c. VIEW now supports VESA SVGA display modes for viewing faxes
d. VIEW now supports printing in PCL mode (LaserJet, DeskJet)
e. CALLER ID info in /HOST mode is now saved to DOBBS.BAT files

BGFAX allows SYSOPs to accept faxes on their BBS line.  BGFAX
can also send faxes.  (While BGFAX was originally designed just
for sysops, it can also be used by Mr. Joe User who hates TSR
based fax programs.)

BGFAX is a tool designed for use with any Class 2 compliant fax
modem. The fax modem must also support fully functional
ADAPTIVE ANSWERING.

Common Class 2 fax modems include the Supra, Practical
Peripherials (may require purchase of a newer ROM revision if
you are using an older model), Zoom, etc.

BGFAX also directly supports ZyXEL fax mode.  (AT#B1+FCLASS=6).

BGFAX will not function with Class 1 only fax modems.  Common
Class 1 only fax modems include all non-v.32 turbo USR fax
modems, Digicom Scouts, the AT&T Dataport, and the SupraLC.

BGFAX can be used in FOUR distinct modes.

FRONTEND MODE
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BGFAX will answer the telephone line ITSELF, handle events,
pass data calls to a front end compatible BBS, and take fax
calls.

REAR END MODE
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BGFAX will be called from another program when an incoming fax
is detected.  FidoNet sysops using front end mailers such as
FrontDoor, Intermail, D'Bridge, Dutchie, etc. are required to
use this mode.  The mailer must support the ability to exit to
BGFAX when a fax is coming.

SEND MODE
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BGFAX has the ability to send faxes to another fax machine.
(At this time, the file to be sent must already be in converted
fax format.)

INITIALIZATION
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BGFAX will only initialize the modem, and then quit.  This mode
is provided for people who need to use BGFAX in rear end mode,
but their Fido mailer (or BBS software) will not allow the long
initialization strings required for fax usage.


CONTACTING THE AUTHOR OF BGFAX
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B.J. Guillot
2611 Rushwood Circle
Houston Texas 77067-1941

Voice
713-893-9320

Data/Fax
713-893-9124

INTERNET: [e-mail]
Fido 1:106/400

Tranquility Base (BGFAX support BBS) is now on the Internet!
You can TELNET/FTP/VMODEM to IP address 199.3.234.248 to logon.
[BGFAX140.ARJ is located in "..\BGFAX" on the FTP:199.3.234.248]

BGFAX140.ARJ is available at FTP.CSN.NET in the "/Computech"

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[6.1.04] - Front-End Mailers

The FTP site XMISSION.COM carries the following Front-End
mailing programs.

- FrontDoor 2.02/NC
- FrontDoor 2.12/Shareware
- D'Bridge 1.54


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6.2 - FILE CHECKING PROGRAMS
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[6.2.01] - When users upload files, what utilities are avilable
to check for viruses & duplicates?

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6.3 - QWK MAIL
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[6.3.01] - What is QWK mail?

[6.3.02] - The BBS software I chose did not include QWK mail
capabilties, how do I add QWK mail to my BBS?

[6.3.03] - What QWK mail software is available?


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6.4 - BBS DOORS
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[6.4.01] - What is a BBS door?

Loosely put, a door, as the name implies, is a gateway outside
the BBS software. Doors can be anything, games, database
applications, credit card registration systems, just about
anything. Most doors are run by the BBS itself or by a batch
file outside the BBS. The door program itself interfaces with
the communications and the modem, and takes over from the BBS
software after it unloads.

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[6.4.02] - What doors are available?

Doors are so numerous that this question is hard to answer. If
you have a purpose in mind, you can generally find a door to
suit it.

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[6.4.03] - How do I install a door?

Say you just found the perfect game you want to add to your
BBS, but you're unsure on how to configure it. This is a
general set of steps to follow to configure most door programs
out there:

1. Install the program. Some programs are compressed, needing
uncompression programs such as PKUnzip, ARJ, etc. Others have
their own installation software, which may or may not
uncompress it. Others have a set of instructions in a file like
READ.ME, READTHIS.1ST, README.NOW, etc. Make sure to follow the
instructions as they are written, and try not to shortcut it
unless you know what you are doing.

2. Doors usually have a configuration program or file
containing various options. While most doors have options of
their own, here are a few setup options and guidelines that are
fairly common:

a. DROP FILE NAME/TYPE: This file is the file that the door
software gets most of its information from. From this file, the
door can get the user name, speed, location, and many more
items, some BBS dependant. In order for a door program to be
supported, your BBS usually must support a similar drop file
type. For instance, PCBoard, which supports it's own
PCBOARD.SYS file and a generic file called DOOR.SYS, could only
be used with door programs that can use one of these two files.
Here are some sample BBS packages and their drop files:

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       BBS            Drop File(s)
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       WWIV           CHAIN.TXT
       PCBoard        PCBOARD.SYS, DOOR.SYS
       RBBS           DORINFO1.DEF
       RyBBS          CURRUSER.BBS
       WildCat!       CALLINFO.BBS

There are some shareware programs that will translate door drop
files into (probably) a format readable by your BBS. Check your
local BBS's for such converters. After you know what drop file
to use, configure the door to use it, as said in the docs.
NOTE: Some drop files, depending on the BBS system, may also
include the below configuration options, in which case you may
not have to configure for them.

b. COM PORT: The COM port the BBS is on. If you are running
more than two lines, you may have trouble with this DOOR
program unless it has controls over options b and c. This is
because after going past two lines, you cannot assign standard
COM port designations to each line. (See section on Multi-line
door setups)

c. IRQ - This is the Interrupt the communications port is on.
If you are running one or two lines, you should select the
default choice, or leave this option out, unless your serial
board is oddly configured. For multi-line systems, you should
choose the IRQ of the port it's on. (See section on Multi-line
door setups)

d. Base Address - This is the base address of the
communications port. As with IRQ, unless running a multi-line
system or an abnormal serial card, keep the defaults.

If the door does not have defaults, the standard values for
these are:
- COM1, COM3: IRQ - 4 Base Address - 3f8
- COM2, COM4: IRQ - 3 Base Address - 2f8

e. Other modem/hardware information - Some doors will ask for
various other information, such as whether to use hardware or
software handshaking. Most of this should be set the same as
the BBS is. If you are unsure, check the documentation.

f. A note about VBRUN: Some doors that are written in basic
need a utility called VBRUN in order to execute. This utility
is BASIC's runtime module, and is usually not included in the
door package. If, during testing, the door wants the location
of a runtime module, this is what you need to look for. Most
BBS's should have a copy, or know where to find one.

After these are configured, various items about the door
itself must be configured. For a game, it may be the number of
turns per day, for a credit card system what types of cards are
supported, etc. Configure these as you wish.

3. Test the door in local mode, if it is has such an option.
Most doors have a command line switch, or some other way of
runing the door in 'local' mode. Local mode allows you to use
the door without a modem/serial line attached, and is usually
good for testing. The purpose of testing ahead of time before
adding it to the BBS is to make sure the the door itself is
properly configured. Testing in local mode will pick up errors
such as bad/missing filenames, improper configuration files,
etc.

4. Install on the BBS itself - In all cases, check the
documentation of the BBS software you have selected for proper
configuration. Most BBS's do it one of two ways:


(1) The door is run by the BBS itself. In this case, you need
to configure the BBS software, which will usually have a set of
configuration options relating to doors. When it asks you for
the path to execute the door, input the path of the
executable/batch file for the door. NOTE: Doors run on BBS's of
this type may have problems with memory usage. For this reason,
some BBS's have a special option to let you 'minimize' the
memory usage. If you're experiencing memory problems, use this
option.

(2) The door is run outside the BBS in another batch file. In
this case, an sample external batch is usually included with
the BBS package. Most of these look similar to this:



          :cycle
          RunBBS                   ; Run the BBS program