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- DATELINE version 1.1
- Copyright 1993
- Louis H. Nemec
- Lachen Creations
-
- DATELINE is a full feature event database. This will output a calendar file
- in ASC and ANS (and in the near future RIP). The sample output files
- show the layout and hardcoded color scheme.
-
- FEATURES:
- ^^^^^^^^^
-
- DATELINE will ...
-
- + Store and read the setup automatically (DATELINE.CFG)
- + Load all data from existing datafile. (DATELINE.DAT)
- + Output ASC and ANS version of the bulletins.
- + Allow sysops to specify the output filename.
-
- DATELINE is ....
-
- + Easy to use!
- + Compatible with ANY BBS software.
- + Self maintaning. (All you do is add the events.)
- + Small! Requires little memory and disk space!
- + Inexpensive to register!
-
-
- CONFIGURATION:
- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
- There are several options available from the setup menu.
-
- REGISTRAION: the registration code
- $ NAME: Your name
- $ BBS Name: Your BBS
- ASC OutPut : The ASCII file that DATELINE will write.
- ANS OutPut : The ANSI file that DATELINE will write.
- ! RIP OutPut : The RIP file that DATELINE will write.
-
- $ - indicates options used only by the registered version.
- ! - indicates options that will be functional only in FUTURE versions.
-
- OPERATION:
- ^^^^^^^^^^
- Normal operation - For Data Input and maintenance.
- Simply run DATELINE from the command prompt.
-
- Maintenace Mode - DATELINE /MAINT
-
- 1. Deletes old events (based on the system clock).
- 2. Updates Datafiles and Output files.
-
- Note: the parameter /MAINT must be in ALL CAPS.
-
-
- It is recommended that DATELINE be kept in a separate directory.
- All files needed (*.DAT and *.CFG) must be in the current
- directory with DATELINE.
-
-
- THE FUTURE:
- ^^^^^^^^^^^
- The next step will be to add color options and RIP file output.
-
- If YOU have any ideas that you would like to see in RaTick, PLEASE send me
- note via the RA_UTIL Fidonet echo. OR send me netmail at the Lighthouse II
- 1:109/804. OR send me mail on COMPUSERVE (user id 72134,476). [I must
- confess that I do not frequent COMPUSERVE regularly. The other two methods
- will get a much quicker responce!]
-
- REGISTRATION:
- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-
- Registration is only $15!
-
- Help support the development of fine BBS software by registering.
-
- Registration will ...
-
- + eliminate messages about registration.
- + allow customized output files.
- + support the development of file BBS software.
- + be valid on all future versions of DATELINE.
-
- See Register.DOC for more information!
-
- The Lighthouse II BBS is the proud home of Lachen Creation Software.
- 301-645-9624 FidoNet 1:109/804 RaNet 72:106/16
-