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- >>>>> Emulex/2 Main Menu Help <<<<<
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- 1. [A] G-Files 15. [O] Open Door
- 2. [B] BBS List 16. [+] Top Ten Lists
- 3. [C] Chat with SysOp 17. [Q] Quit
- 4. [D] Database 18. [R] Rumors
- 5. [E] E-Mail 19. [^] System Status
- 6. [F] and [T] File Transfers 20. [S] Send Feedback to SysOp
- 7. [G] Goodbye or Logoff System 21. [U] User Configuration
- 8. [H] Help 22. [V] Voting Booth
- 9. [I] Infoform 23. [W] Who Called Recently
- 10. [J] Gambling and Trivia 24. [X] Transfer User
- 11. [K] Cards 25. [Y] Your Current Status
- 12. [L] List Users 26. [Z] Set NewScan Date
- 13. [M] Messages 27. [$] Time Bank
- 14. [N] News Bulletins 28. [!] Request Access Raise
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- >>>>> SELECT TOPIC NUMBER 1 to 28 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION <<<<<
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- TOPIC #1 GENERAL FILES SECTION
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- Select the [A] option from the Main Menu to go to the G-Files
- section. Here you will find different kinds of ASCII and ANSI
- files for you to view and download.
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- TOPIC #2 BBS LISTING (User maintained)
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- Select the [B] option from the Main Menu to enter into the
- "BBS LIST." This area is for syops of other systems to
- advertise their boards. It should contain relevant infor-
- mation such as the bbs name, sysop, phone number, number of
- megs online, maximum baud rate, and bbs software.
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- TOPIC #3 CHAT WITH THE SYSOP
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- Select the [C] option from the Main Menu to enter into the
- "CHAT" mode, by paging the SysOp. If the SysOp is not
- available, you will be notified. If he is available, you
- will enter chat mode momentarily. If the sysop does not
- answer right away wait a few moments before hanging up. He
- may wish to chat with you, but it may take a minute or so
- before he can get to the computer.
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- TOPIC #4 DATABASES (User maintained)
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- Select the [D] option from the Main Menu to enter the
- DATABASE SECTION. From the Database Menu you will be able
- to choose between several different databases, add your
- own database or a single entry, list its contents, perform
- newscans and database searches. Additional help screens
- may be read from the Database Menu.
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- TOPIC #5 E-MAIL
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- Select the [E] option from the Main Menu to enter the
- E-MAIL SECTION. From the E-Mail Menu you will be able to
- list, view, send, receive or delete E-Mail and "Zippy-Mail".
- The messages you send via e-mail will be private. Users
- other than the recipient will not be able to read them.
- Remember to check for new e-mail each time you log on, and
- be sure to delete your e-mail once you have finished reading
- it.
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- TOPIC #6 FILE TRANSFERS (UPLOADS & DOWNLOADS)
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- Select the [F] or [T] option from the Main Menu to enter the
- FILE TRANSFER SECTION. The File Transfer Menu allows you
- to select between file areas, perform newscans, search for
- files, read ASCII text files online, and upload and download
- files to the bbs.
- If you are calling with a US Robotics HST modem use
- Y-modem-G or Zmodem for file transfers. If you are calling
- at 24oo baud, use Bi-modem to send files, receive files, and
- chat simultaneously!
- Always do a file search to make sure the file you want
- to upload is not already online. Be sure to upload files
- into the correct file area, and make sure you leave a good
- description of the file. If you batch upload and can't
- stay awake long enough to enter the file descriptions after
- the transfer has been completed, make sure you first leave
- [S]ysop Feedback with complete file descriptions. Don't
- upload files which are more than a couple of months old
- without the sysop's permission.
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- TOPIC #7 GOODBYE (SYSTEM LOG-OFF)
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- Select the [G] option from the Main Menu to LOG-OFF from
- this system. This feature will formally end your tele-
- communication session, and allow you to leave a message to
- the sysop or the next user, at your option. Typing
- [/OFF] at the Main Menu logs you off the bbs immediately.
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- TOPIC #8 HELP SCREENS
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- The [H] option from the Main Menu displays this help screen.
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- TOPIC #9 INFOFORMS (Change Infoform)
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- Select the [I] option from the Main Menu to fill out a new
- infoform. If you move or you change your phone number, put
- this information in the new infoform.
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- TOPIC #10 GAMBLING AND TRIVIA
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- Select the [J] option from the Main Menu to enter the
- gambling and trivia areas. You may attempt to answer trivia
- questions for file points, or gamble your file points away
- at the craps table.
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- TOPIC #11 CARDS
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- Select the [K] option from the Main Menu to generate
- valid card numbers.
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- TOPIC #12 LIST USERS
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- Select the [L] option from the Main Menu to list user names
- and account notes.
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- TOPIC #13 MESSAGE AREAS
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- Select the [M] option from the Main Menu to enter the
- MESSAGE SECTION. From the Message Menu you will be able
- to select between several different areas of interest,
- post, edit, read, newscan and delete messages. The messages
- you post in these areas will be public, and available for
- all users to read.
- Remember to post messages in their proper area
- according to topic. Always read your messages over before
- saving them, and correct any mistakes. NEVER war with other
- users unless the sysop has set up a special message area for
- this purpose. Try to post interesting messages and keep the
- message areas rolling. The message areas are the soul of
- the bbs.
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- TOPIC #14 NEWS BULLETINS
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- Select the [N] option from the Main Menu to read the system
- NEWS. These are items that the sysop feels are of importance
- to all users.
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- TOPIC #15 OPEN A DOOR
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- Select the [O] option from the Main Menu to OPEN A DOOR.
- From the Doors Menu you will be given the opportunity
- to choose from such options as online games.
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- TOPIC #16 TOP TEN LISTS
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- Select the [+] option from the Main Menu to go to the
- Top Ten List section. These lists include statistics
- such as Top Ten Uploaders, and Top Ten Downloaders.
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- TOPIC #17 QUIT
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- This option is not available from the Main Menu.
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- TOPIC #18 RUMORS
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- Select the [R] option from the Main Menu to select the
- RUMORS SECTION. From the Rumors Menu you may view any
- rumor, or add a rumor of your own. Rumors may be pithy
- quotes or even bbs ads.
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- TOPIC #19 SYSTEM STATISTICS
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- Select the [^] option from the Main Menu to display
- current System Statistics on such items as uploads, down-
- loads, number of calls, and so on.
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- TOPIC #20 SEND SYSOP FEEDBACK
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- Select the [S] option from the Main Menu to leave a
- MESSAGE FOR THE SYSOP. If you experience difficulties
- in uploading, downloading or other problems with the bbs,
- be sure to send the sysop feedback about it.
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- TOPIC #21 USER CONFIGURATION
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- Select the [U] option from the Main Menu to alter
- your PERSONAL CONFIGURATION file. You may change your
- display characteristics, terminal emulation, screen colors,
- and message signature. If you have an IBM compatible
- computer which can display ANSI, be sure to enable ANSI
- graphics in your setup to get the most out of this bbs.
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- TOPIC #22 VOTING BOOTH
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- Select the [V] option from the Main Menu to cast your
- vote for (or against) topics of interest. This function
- will allow you to vote on issues such as changes the
- sysop is considering making to the bbs, and other matters
- of interest.
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- TOPIC #23 WHO HAS CALLED LATELY?
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- Select the [W] option from the Main Menu to display
- a list of the most recent callers.
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- TOPIC #24 XFER USER TO ... (Transfer To Different User)
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- Select the [X] option from the Main Menu to switch
- from the present user to another. This option has been
- disabled for security reasons, except for use by the sysop.
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- TOPIC #25 YOUR STATUS
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- Select the [Y] option from the Main Menu to display
- YOUR CURRENT STATUS. This will tell you how many times
- you have called, how many messages you have posted, and
- so on.
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- TOPIC #26 SET NEWSCAN DATE
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- Select the [Z] option from the Main Menu to set or reset your
- NEWSCAN DATE. This option can be used, for example, to see
- all of the files uploaded and messages posted within the
- previous week. .
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- TOPIC #27 TIME BANK
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- Select the [$] option from the Main Menu to make deposits
- or withdrawls into the TIME BANK. This feature allows users
- to save unused system time for another day.
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- TOPIC #28 ASK FOR ACCESS LEVEL RAISE
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- Select the [!] option from the Main Menu to ask the sysop
- to RAISE YOUR ACCESS. Before asking for more access, ask
- yourself how you can contribute to the bbs, and become a
- better user.
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