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          if errorlevel 50 goto DOOR_A
          if errorlevel 40 goto DOOR_B
          if errorlevel 30 goto DOOR_C
          if errorlevel 20 goto end     ; test for each

          :DOOR_A
          tw2002                   ; Run Trade Wars, a game
          goto cycle               ; go back to the bbs


          :DOOR_B
          vote
          goto cycle               ; vote and return

          :DOOR_C
          ccard
          goto cycle               ; get a credit card, return

          :end                     ; end it off.

In this manner, when the BBS exits, depending on the DOS
errorlevel the batch file will execute a myriad of different
programs. Some BBS's have preset errorlevels, and such BBS
packages, like SpitFire, should have sample batch files with
these presets. Others have configuration options to let you
change the errorlevels, in which case you might have to create
your own, personal batch file. The above should work for most
BBS's of the batch file type. If you change this, remember that
the 'if errorlevel' calls MUST be in descending order, because
of the nature of the call.

After the door itself is configured, you may have to add a menu
entry or some other way of accessing it. Make sure, if sure BBS
is up and running at the time, with non-sysop callers calling
in, that the menu entry is set at sysop security level to
prevent others from trying a potentially faulty door.

5. Test it online - This is a MUST. If you have another line,
call into your BBS and test the door online, or have a friend
do it if you don't have another line/modem to spare. If the
door fails to operate, try tweaking the settings some, making
sure that it has the same hardware/software setup as the BBS.
If all goes well, you're ready to open it to the public. You
can now change that sysop-only menu entry to a normal one.

6. Open it to the public - Now it's ready to be released into
the wide world of BBS doors.

After following these guidelines, you should be able to install
and configure most door softwares.

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[6.4.04] - Notes of Multi-line systems

1. Multi-node systems, systems that use Windows, or DesqView,
or OS/2, etc., should be aware that not all door programs were
meant to be running at the same time. For instance, the old
version of Trade Wars, a popular BBS game, could not have more
than one node running it at one time. This is because of
various restrictions that DOS, and the door program itself, put
on file sharing. The door program will usually say in the
documentation whether it supports Multi-node systems. If it
does, follow the above configuration. If your BBS system does
not share its configuration files, you must configure it for
each node, or some nodes will be missing it.


2. Internal Multitaskers. These BBSs, such as The Major BBS,
TBBS, Falken and more, do their multitasking internally,
instead of with something like DesqView or Windows. Such
BBS's may have an interface to use normal doors, but most
require you to use only option modules meant for their BBS,
since they didn't build it to multitask all kinds of
programs. Use your manual to install such software, since it
varies system to system.

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[6.4.05] - Notes on DOORWAY

DOORWAY is a program that lets you run normal DOS programs that
do not support comm routines, as doors. There is an inherent
problem in this, though, because DOS programs are very finicky.
Several DOS programs use direct screen writes, and, while
DOORWAY supports these, can be very tricky. Graphics programs,
obviously, are not supported. Another problem with common DOS
programs is security. If the program offers anything like a
shell to dos or a command running option, you probably don't
want to offer it, unless you trust the people using it, or you
found a way around. To install DOORWAY, use the above
instructions, but when it comes to running the executable, run
DOORWAY with its command line instead. If in need, most BBSs
will carry a copy of DOORWAY, usually as DRWY____.ZIP or
DOORWAY.ZIP.

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[6.5] - ANSI & THE PC BBS

- No outline provided in this version of the FAQ.


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             CHAPTER - 7  SYSOPING WITH MACINTOSH/APPLE
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Changes from the last Macintosh BBS FAQ version 1.1 published 7/15/94:

Pancake Description
Power PC changes
An Internet set-up comparison
Upcoming announcements by Manufacturers

Any help to keep filling out this FAQ with useful information
would be appreciated.

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7.1 - Is it possible to run a bulletin board system on a Macintosh?
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Yes, the most powerful bulletin board systems available on any
computer run on a Macintosh.  As might be expected , the best
of the systems offer an easy to use graphical interface for the
user, making the Macintosh BBS systems among the easiest to use.

Another interesting development is that the broadest range of
BBS access support is on the Macintosh platform.  Perhaps out
of necessity ( too many IBM clones out there), the Mac packages
excel in allowing almost any type of computer and type of
connection hook into the BBS.  Examples range from the Mac GUI
Client software, Windows Client software, RIP graphics support,
color ANSI, VT100, and TTY.  The client software packages are
used to access a particular brand of BBS software and allow for
a graphical interface to make using the BBS easier, and in
several cases simultaneous upload/ download/read messages
capabilities are built into the client software.

In summary, the Macintosh BBS packages are pushing the BBS
capabilities to the limit.

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7.2 - What hardware is needed to run a BBS on a Macintosh?
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The Basics - Almost any Macintosh from a Macintosh Plus on can
run a BBS, but the most powerful packages require a 68030 and
higher to run effectively.  Speed on BBS's can be increased by
getting a faster drive, because much of what a BBS does is
access the hard drive to gain information.

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[7.2.01] - A minimum machine

Using text only (ANSI or VT100) packages, you can use almost
any Mac with 1 meg of memory.  Using the graphical BBS's can be
used on a Mac Plus and up, but performance severely degrades.
But the bright point is that being the Mac, most packages will
run on any machine from a Plus up.

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[7.2.02] - Hard drives and accessing information

The hard drive will be the most important factor in speed on
you BBS.  With a BBS you are accessing information contained on
your hard drive.  So relative speed is increased by increasing
the speed of your hard drive.  Thus the fast the hard drive
used, the faster your BBS will be.  The new Macintoshes the 630
serires uses slower IDE drives ( and cheaper to Apple)  They
will slow your BBS down and should not be used in operating a
BBS.

The relative speed of your CPU will have more of an effect on
NovaLink Pro than it will on First Class, Hermes and
TeleFinder.  This is because NovaLink Pro caches into RAM much
of its information, and is more dependent on its processor.  As
I hear of other BBS's performance I will update this section.


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[7.2.03] - Accelerating your Macintosh BBS

A BBS relies heavily on disk drive access in order to access
information on your hard drive so as much of your BBS as
possible should be loaded into RAM in order to speed up
access.  RAM is much faster than any hard drive available.  You
can do this by adding a RAM Disk from your control panel ( as
much RAM as is available from your configuration).  Your Disk
Cache should be set at a megabyte for optimum performance.

FWB Hammer also has a SCSI accelerator that is supposed to
increase disk access time dramatically.

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[7.2.04] - CD ROMS and your BBS

Most of the BBS packages will allow you to easily add a CD ROM
to your set-up.  This easily allows for large amounts of
shareware to be available for your users.  With a sit-c
resource ( a descriptor of the file contained in a "stuffed" or
otherwise compressed file) you can have a brief explanation of
every program on the CD explained to your callers.

The Arizona Mac Users Group(AMUG) publishes a semi-yearly
update called "BBS in a Box" that has the latest versions of
the most important Mac Shareware ( 9,000 files).  It is also
organized for easy insertion into your BBS. ( Call Wanzata
Technology 1-800-735-7321 ) for ordering information.  Educorp
Publishes multiple shareware volumes also.  ( 1-800843-9497)
Mega ROM and Giga ROM are also titles that may still be
published.

With the Apple Control Panel - PC Exchange - an IBM DOS or
Windows CD can be mounted for your BBS.


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[7.2.05] - Networking Macs to create larger BBSes

A Mac BBS can expand the number of simultaneous connections
that it can handle bynetworking the BBS into multiple servers,
each handling a part of the load.

Instead of using modems to connect Mac BBSUs, you can have a
BBS provide the same function as your modem users, but over the
network.  Many corporations use their Mac BBS as a mail server
or a groupware coordinator.

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[7.2.06] -  Can I use my BBS software on a PowerPC and will it
perform better?

As of the writing of this FAQ, only NovaLink Pro and TeleFinder
runs in native Power PC code.  Since most BBS speed is related
to the hard drive, the Power PC will not by itself speed up
your BBS.  For CPU intensive applications like NovaLink Pro, it
will make a significant difference.

There are two severe known problems with the Power PC as a BBS
server.  The first is that no more than four NUBUS cards can be
added to a Power PC.  This is an operating system limitation.
Quadra and below can address 16 NUBUS slots.  Because of the
way expansion boxes work, and that three slots are all the
largest Power PC has at this time, this is a severe limitation
to 14 lines per Mac physically possible.

The other is that TCP runs in emulation not native mode, so TCP
throughput is slowed considerably over a Quadra.  System 7.5
will offer TCP built into the system.  Apple will introduce a
new way of dealing with communication with System 7.6 in
January where the native Power PC TCP will be included in a new
implementation of TCP.

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7.3 - Setting up the phone lines with a Macintosh
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[7.3.01] - Serial ports on a Mac

"I'd like to start my BBS with a few phone lines, how do I
setup multiple phone lines on a Macintosh? "

Each Mac comes equipped with two serial ports both of which can
be used by most BBS packages.  They will support transfer rates
up to 38,400 baud ( the maximum rate that a Mac serial port can
transfer information without buffering of the NUBUS Cards.)
Since the Mac comes standard with a multi-tasking operating
system, simultaneous connections are easy to set up with the
Mac.

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[7.3.02] - Multiport cards for expanding the number of lines

What hardware is needed?"  To go beyond two phone lines, you
will need to add a multiport serial card or a SCSI expansion
box.  The NUBUS cards are meant to be inserted in the expansion
slots on your Macintosh.

Hurdler Nubus cards from Creative Systems - Dual and Quad
serial port cards for the Mac. Capable of up to 57,000 baud
performance per port. 2 port $299, 4 port $379.

Hustler Nubus cards from Creative Systems  - a card designed
for the new V. Fast modem.  Capable of speeds up to 230,000
baud on one port, or 115,000 baud on two ports.  Available in
two port versions only. $329

QuadraLink -  These cards can still be found, but the
manufacturer is out of business.  They did not have buffering
necessary for multiple high speed connections, though they
offered economical 4 serial port cards.

Digiboard by Digitek offers an eight port card, but as of this
writing the board has numerous software bugs and is not
recommended by ANY of the Mac BBS manufactuers.  The board also
does not offer a carrier detect pin (for detecting when the
callers  modem hangs up) in its current mode, making it less
attractive for sysops.

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[7.3.03] - SCSI interfaces for expansion

The SCSI expansion box connects like a hard drive to your SCSI
chain, but adds four additional serial ports to you system.

Creative Systems - Hurdler standalone - SEQS - Adds four serial
ports to any Mac with a SCSI interface in a standalone box.
$695.00

Creative Systems
4701 Randolph Road, Suite #12
Rockville, MD  20852 USA
(301) 984 - 0261    Fax [phone]

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[7.3.04] - Other connection types for the Macintosh

TCP - The  standard interface to TCP/IP network hardware,
MacTCP also makes it possible for more than one TCP/IP based
application to run on a Macintosh at any one time. For example,
you can simultaneously use a Telnet program, an FTP program,
andshare a file system via NFS when you use MacTCP to provide
the interface to your TCP/IP network.

MacTCP is Apple's implementation of the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) TCP/IP Protocols. MacTCP's
software interface is a Control Panel, which means that it
loads when your Macintosh boots.  It will be built into version
7.5 of the Macintosh system.