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- M E G A H O S T "The Easy BBS"
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- D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
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- A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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- Last updated: Jan, 1994
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- This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
- the MEGAHOST package.
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- Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the VENDOR.DOC text
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- For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use the
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- If the programs and documentation are in separate archive files,
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- MHST230E.ZIP MEGAHOST Release n.nn Executables
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- MHST230D.ZIP MEGAHOST Release n.nn Documentation
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- If the programs and documentation are contained within a single
- archive file, please use the following name:
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- MHST230.ZIP MEGAHOST Release n.nn Executables and Documentation
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- If the program is compressed using some other file compression
- method, then please use the name "MHST230" with the appropriate
- extension (PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.).
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- DESCRIBE.DOC Page 1
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- Keywords:
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- MINIHOST MAXIHOST MEGAHOST EASY BBS ASYNC COMM REMOTE
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- Category:
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- Bulletin Board Software
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- Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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- MEGAHOST, BULLETIN BOARD SOFTWARE, MINIHOST MAXIHOST MEGAHOST EASY BBS
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- Short Description:
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- Full featured BBS, simple setup configuration
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- Long Description:
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- A serious, full featured multi-user BBS designed for ease of use.
- Features include B-Tree indexed Message and Caller databases with a
- capacity of over 2 billion records each, ring back for voice lines and
- built-in callback for additional security, file transfers (ASCII,
- Xmodem, Xmodem-CRC, and Ymodem, included (Zmodem & Kermit available
- at no cost) - many other protocols are already configured and only need
- the driver to be activated), ANSI, RIP, NAPLPS, BIG, and CONDOR graphics
- support, dynamically built menus based on security levels -or- custom
- menus created with an ANSI screen designer, configurable main menu
- access to multiple door programs, bulletins, chat mode, questionnaire,
- doors, multiple user security levels and password protection for file
- areas. Support for front end mailers and echo / net mail doors.
- Interrupt driven send and receive buffers. Support for FOSSIL drivers
- and DigiBoards. NS16550A UART FIFO utilization, directly supporting
- 16.8 kbps modems. Database sharing support under Desqview, MS Windows,
- Novell, Banyon Vines, or any SHARE compatible network. Very easy
- configuration by a supplied ASCII text file that is quickly modified.
- You can have the program on-line in about 1/2 hour in most cases.
- The documentation walks you through the each option step by step.
- Advanced SysOp utilities are available. Free technical support is
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- PC World MAY 1990 says:
- "MAXIHOST,. a versatile shareware BBS that almost anyone can use..."
- "MAXIHOST's ample security features and easy setup make it ideal..."
- "A MAXIHOST BBS is as easy to maintain as it is to setup."
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- Micro Cornucopia NOV-DEC 1989 says:
- "has amazing low maintenance requirements"
- "is very flexible"
- "after years of reliable use Mankin's little BBS is a gem of a system"
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- American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Vol 53, Summer 89 says:
- "Because of the extensive documentation, I have never had a need to call"
- "a fine shareware BBS which every college of pharmacy should try"
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- Personal Computer Communications, by Alfred Glossbrenner says:
- "For new users we recommend Don Mankin's MINIHOST."
- "Simple to setup and use..."
- "...for anyone wishing to tap an office or home computer
- from a distant location"
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- Hardware Requirements:
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- 384K of RAM, MS-DOS 3.x or higher, Hayes or compatable modem,
- Hard Disk (highly) recommended. EMS, Printer optional.
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- Registration Information:
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- Hobby registrations are just $49.
- Business/Commercial/Other registrations are $79.
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- Diskettes are mailed to new registrants that contain the latest release
- of MEGAHOST along with key numbers that remove the [EVALUATION COPY]
- notices. The unregistered version is not in any way crippled.
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- Free technical support is available via the MEGAHOST Support BBS
- @ 209-836-2402.
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- For complete user registration information please refer to the
- REGISTER.DOC text file.
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- Author/Publisher Information:
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- ASCII COMPUTER ENTERPRISES is a small software company owned and
- operated by Don Mankin.
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- Don Mankin belongs to the Association of Shareware Professionals.
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- Please feel free to contact me (Don Mankin) at any time if you have any
- questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the
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- Don Mankin
- ASCII Computer Enterprises
- 231 Market Place #353
- San Ramon, CA 94583
- U.S.A.
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- │ Copyright (c) 1994 by Don Mankin │
- │ All Rights Reserved │
- │ 231 Market Place #353 │
- │ San Ramon, CA 94583 │
- │ Support BBS Number 209-836-2402 (VISA/MC Registration) │
- │ (See READ.ME about registering via AMEX or DISCOVER) │
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- ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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- │ This is a user supported product. We encourage you │
- │ to pass is along to others. If you find MEGAHOST │
- │ of value, please register it with us. If used │
- │ commercially or for commercial purposes, a │
- │ registration fee of $79 (US Dollars) is required. │
- │ Otherwise, registration would be just $49. Include │
- │ $4.00 shipping and handling plus California sales │
- │ tax of 7.75% if ordering from California. │
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- │ Please send your registration to the above address │
- │ or, register online using your MasterCard or Visa. │
- │ Support of this product is provided exclusively │
- │ through the Support BBS at the number provided │
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- │ Thanks for supporting MEGAHOST! │
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