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- MAKEUSER - Version 1.0a - (C)opyright 1992, Darryl L. Pierce
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-
- Introduction To MAKEUSER:
-
- Simply put, MAKEUSER is a simple utility for SysOps running a multi-node
- version of PCBoard but aren't running all nodes online at once. MAKEUSER will
- insert a bogus "user" into USERNET.DAT so that, when a user types WHO, CHAT or
- NODE, they will see "users" on unavailable nodes. I wrote this utility to in-
- sert random names into my two nodes that aren't online yet. It's simple, easy
- to configure and easy to run....
-
- Requirements For MAKEUSER:
-
- You MUST be running a version of PCBoard OTHER than the /D deluxe version. The
- file USERNET.DAT (the information file used by the /E3 version and higher) is
- an integral part of MAKEUSER. Also, you need a copy of USERNET.EXE (available
- on Salt Air Systems, PCBoard's home board).
-
- Configuring MAKEUSER:
-
- You need to write an ASCII textfile using your favourite ASCII text editor. The
- format for the file is as follows:
-
- Line 1 - 10 ; This is the number of "users" you have
- Line 2 - LORI AVINS ; The name of the "user"
- Line 3 - NEW CASTLE, PA ; The location of the "user"
-
- Lines 4 through follow the format of lines 2 & 3. The even numbered lines are
- the name of the "user" and the odd numbered lines are the location of the
- "user." Easy? Of course... :-)
-
- Command Line Options For MAKEUSER:
-
- Simple. The commandline is as follows:
-
- MAKEUSER {MAKEUSER.CNF} {USERNET.EXE PATH} {USERNET.DAT PATH} {NODE #}
-
- MAKEUSER.CNF - The above created textfile with the bogus user names. Can be
- called anything you'd like.
-
- USERNET.EXE - The full path\filename to USERNET.EXE
-
- USERNET.DAT - The full path\filename to USERNET.DAT, created by PCBoard.
-
- NODE # - The number for the node you're writing to.
-
- MAKEUSER will select a random user from the designated textfile and a random
- status for the user selected. It will then call USERNET.EXE and insert that
- information into USERNET.DAT. It's as simple as that. Now you can insert it
- into your batch files for PCBoard (like $$LOGON.BAT or $$LOGOFF.BAT) and
- have it update the nodes with each caller...
-
- LEGALITIES
- ----------
-
- THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS ARE DISTRIBUTED "AS IS"
- WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
- LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
- FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANYONE INVOLVED WITH
- THE CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF THIS PRODUCT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
- SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY USE THEREOF
- OR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY.
-
-
- This program is released as FREEWARE and may be distributed in any way that
- does not cost the end user money. No person may sell this program except for
- reasonable costs incurred in the medium used to exchange this program. All
- other rights are the sole domain of the author and may not be infringed upon
- without written permission by the author.
-
- MISCELLANEOUS
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-
- For the latest version of MAKEUSER and other great Vampyre Bar! Doors, call
-
- THE VAMPYRE BAR! BBS
- 508 755-9716 HST DUAL STANDARD
-
- The Home Of GENIUSnet EchoMail Systems
- Massachusettes Node For ProgNet
-
- Remember, if you have any problems, questions or suggestions, you can drop me
- a line through your nearest GENIUSnet (Gnet Chat, DOORS or BBSing) or ProgNet
- (Authors) node and I will gladly get back to you as soon as I receive your
- message.
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