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- WARNING: When you unzip the network software, you should see
- "-AV" on the line next to every filename. Furthermore, after the files
- have been extracted, you should see the message:
-
- Authentic files Verified! # XLD658 WWIV Software Services
-
- If you do not see the "-AV" and the above message (be sure the number is
- "XLD658"), then the files you have have been tampered with, and you
- should not use them.
-
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-
- If you are running with a modified userrec, and upgrading from net27 or
- earlier, BE SURE to compile and run this (new) version of netinit.c, which
- is included. It is different than previous versions. If you do not compile
- and run it, there is a VERY GOOD chance info in your user.lst file will be
- corrupted, and your system may hang.
-
- /****************************************************************************/
-
- About registering the WWIVnet software:
-
- NOTE: If you have already registered WWIV and have a WWIV registration
- number, read no further. You can continue using the WWIVnet software as
- you have before. The changes described below affects only those sysops who
- have NOT registered WWIV.
-
-
- In the past, WWIV BBS and WWIVnet software has been distributed freely to
- everyone for evaluation, and will continue to be.
-
- Starting with net28, however, the net software registration is much like the
- WWIV software itself.
-
- The WWIV and WWIVnet software is distributed as shareware, which means
- (in this case) that you can use the WWIV and WWIVnet software for up to
- two months before deciding whether or not to register WWIV. If, at the
- end of the two month period, you decide to register WWIV, please see the
- 'read.me' file in the WWIV4xx.ZIP file for information on how to register.
- If at the end of two months you decide NOT to register WWIV (and hence
- not use WWIV software for your BBS), you must stop using the WWIV BBS
- software. You must also discontinue using the WWIVnet software, if you are
- using it.
-
- If/when you register WWIV (and receive a WWIV registration number), you
- have also registered the WWIVnet software, and may use the WWIV and
- WWIVnet software on your system as you wish -- as a standalone BBS, in
- WWIVnet, or in a private network.
-
- If you are running a BBS that is in no way based on WWIV software, but
- that uses the WWIVnet software, then a similar registration procedure
- applies. You can use the WWIVnet software for a two month trial period.
- If you decide to continue using the WWIVnet software after the two month
- trial period, then you must register the WWIVnet software for $20. If
- you do not register the WWIVnet software at the end of the two month
- trial period, you must stop using the WWIVnet software.
-
- Thus, there are two ways you can legally continue to use the WWIVnet
- software after the two month trial period. Either register WWIV, or (if
- you are running BBS software that is in no way based on WWIV software),
- register the WWIVnet software for $20.
-
- If you are using BBS software that is in no way based on WWIV software,
- and wish to use the WWIVnet software, please use the form 'netreg.frm'
- to register the WWIVnet software.
-
- Questions should be addressed to me, 1@1 (WWIVnet).
-
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-
- Beginning with net33, two sets of documentation will be issued.
- NETWORK.DOC pertains to using the network software itself, and is not
- specific to any network. WWIVNETP.DOC is a policy documentation for
- WWIVnet (the network). Other networks may develop and distribute their
- own documentation.
-