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- Summary of Features
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- ABOUT No matter which OPUS(tm) system becomes your favorite, you will
- OPUS find that all systems support a variety of powerful features.
- In addition, the basic structure of each OPUS(tm) system is the
- same. This combination results in a BBS which is powerful,
- flexible, predictable and easy to use. Here are some of
- the common elements found on all OPUS(tm) systems:
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- . User-defined ability to set display, menu
- and other interactive options.
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- . A menu-driven system with online help
- capabilities always available.
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- . A well organized system of Message and File
- Areas which make location of information and
- files quick and easy.
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- . A sophisticated EM system which supports a
- wide variety of communications modes.
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- . Compatibility with all major commercial and
- Public Domain communication packages.
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- . Multiple file transfer protocols.
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- . A ready network of similar systems available
- throughout the Nation and the World.
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- Future Enhancements
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- IN OPUS(tm) is anything but a static system! Although it may
- THE seem very complete to you as a user, we are continually
- FUTURE updating OPUS(tm) to take advantage of new concepts
- and improved services. Many of these enhancements are
- derived from suggestions offered by OPUS(tm) users.
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- Each OPUS(tm) provides a Main Menu option for you to view
- which outlines which version is in use. Keep an eye on these
- versions as they change. They indicate the constant
- effort made to enhance and improve upon the basic OPUS(tm)
- system.
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- Credits and Acknowledgements
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- CREDIT OPUS(tm) is part of the Public Domain when used according to
- the conditions mentioned in the first page of this Manual.
- For those interested in running OPUS(tm) in a non-commercial
- environment, there is no charge for the software. Likewise,
- all of the various support products for OPUS(tm), such as this
- documentation, are part of the Public Domain and are therefore
- free for non-commercial use.
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- There are many individuals to thank for bringing OPUS(tm)
- to life. Each of these individuals has freely given their
- time and resources to bring you what we feel is the best
- BBS system available.
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- If you feel the need to contribute in any way to these
- efforts we ask that you consider a contribution to a
- recognized AIDS research foundation or support group.
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- We hope that you enjoy OPUS(tm) as a user. We have had a
- very rewarding experience bringing it to you.
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- Contributing to the OPUS(tm) Experiment
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- OPUS OPUS(tm), like any Bulletin Board System, exists primarily
- AND for (and because of) its users. As a user, you heavily impact
- YOU the direction and success of any BBS. When you find a
- favorite one, be sure and support it in any way you can.
- Participation and feedback are the keynotes.
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- Participate in the Message Areas and conferences as much as
- possible. Stay in touch with other users on the board. Stay in
- touch with the SysOp -- give him/her your opinions and
- constructive suggestions.
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- If you're a collector of Public Domain software be sure and
- contribute also! Keep an eye out for the kind of software which
- is emphasized on your favorite BBS. Share what you find as
- freely as you are willing to take.
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- But, most importantly, remember that the SysOp gets the most
- valuable feedback from you, the user. The SysOp likely has
- a great deal of time and money invested in his BBS and would
- like to make it the best he can. Your help can be invaluable.
- Get to know and support your local SysOp. You'll surely find
- it a very rewarding relationship.
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