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- Voting System, 2.01
-
- by Pete Rocca
- Copyrighted Multiboard Communications Centre, 1994-1995
- All rights reserved, worldwide.
-
-
- ╓───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
- ║ What is it? ║
- ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
-
- "VOTEBOX" is an online voting system that allows users to vote on
- topics and create other topics for users to vote on. It also allows
- the sysop to delete or modify current topics and answers. Restrictions
- on "VOTEBOX" are 10,000 topics with 15 choices for each topic.
-
- "VOTEBOX" uses cluster technology to make disk read/writes fast! Another
- benifit of "VOTEBOX" is that it is CHEAP!!! Only $5.00 to register!!!
- Please see below for registration details...
-
-
- ╓───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
- ║ What's new? ║
- ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
-
- This upgrade reflects the upgrade of the DOORMAKER kit that I have
- written. "VOTEBOX" now displays its strings faster and frees up more
- CPU time on most multitasking systems. It also now can handle internal
- modem routines, so a Fossil Driver is no longer required.
-
- Now, for the good stuff...
-
- - Added count bars to graphically show the votes
- - Changed the formats around a bit
- - Added a minimum security setting required to 'Create' a new booth
- - Added a 'renumber' the booths (no more booths numbered with gaps)
- - Added a bunch of command line parameters that you can use to
- customize how VoteBox will work on your system...
-
- /SHOWNEW - displays the number of unanswered booths
- (if all booths have been answered, nothing is
- displayed)
-
- /SHOWANY - same as above, but if all booths are unanswered
- it will display 'No unanswered booths', etc...
-
- /WAITENTER - when used with the above two, will cause it
- to say 'Press Enter to Continue' otherwise
- it simply returns back to the BBS without
- any wait.
-
- /NOCLEAR - again, used with the two above, cause the
- screen not to be cleared on the remote side
- before displaying these messages...
-
- /RUNNEW - only runs the door if the user has not
- answered all the booths
-
-
- ╓───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
- ║ Special Keys ║
- ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
-
- Alt - H : Hangs up on the user
- Alt - J : DOS Shell, with swap to XMS/EMS/Disk
- Alt - C : Chat with user
-
-
- ╓───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
- ║ Installation ║
- ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
-
- Installation is very simple...
-
- 1) Make a directory on your harddrive to install VOTEBOX into.
- 2) Copy the contents of the archive into this directory
- 3) Edit the VOTEBOX.CFG file:
-
- Line 1: System Name
- Line 2: Sysop Name
- Line 3: Registration Number
- Line 4: Sysop Security Level (for the Edit/Delete box options)
- Line 5: Security level required to create new booths
-
- Example: MultiBoard Communications Centre
- Pete Rocca
- 00000000
- 60000
- 10
-
- 4) Edit the VOTEBOX.BAT file with your drive settings.
-
- @echo off
- cd \bbs\doors\votebox
- rem USE ONE OF THESE
- rem votebox \bbs\dorinfo1.def
- rem votebox \bbs\door.sys
- rem votebox \bbs\exitinfo.bbs
- cd \bbs
- exit
-
- Also, remember to use these switches defined above, place them
- anywhere after the drop file name, for example:
-
- VOTEBOX \bbs\door.sys /RUNNEW
-
-
- 5) Run VOTEBOX.BAT from your bbs as an external door
-
- Votebox now runs with or without the need for a fossil. If you
- are using a fossil, then simply run it as specified above.. If
- you wish to use the internal communications routines, simply add
- this command right after the drop file...
-
- /I -- Runs with internal routines
-
- /I:3f8,5 -- Runs with internal routines, but override
- information from the drop file to use
- the port at 03F8 IRQ 5.
-
- /I:3f8,5,19200 -- Same as above, but also override the
- baud rate to 19200.
-
- Of course you can change the 3f8,5,19200
- to suit whatever situation you have.
-
- So, and example batch for using the internal routines might look like:
-
- @echo off
- cd \bbs\doors\votebox
- votebox \bbs\door.sys /I
- cd \bbs
- exit
-
- Besides this, there isn't much to tell about, the prompts are
- self-explanitory. One exception, when editing a booth, it will
- show you the current contents of each line. Press Space to edit
- or Enter to leave the contents alone.
-
- Valid dropfiles are DOOR.SYS, EXITINFO.BBS and DORINFOx.DEF.
- (although if you are running a locked baud you should probably
- use DOOR.SYS or make sure that DORINFOx.DEF contains the locked
- baud rate)
-
-
- ╓───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
- ║ License and Disclaimer ║
- ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
-
- VOTEBOX is NOT free, it is being marketed under the "try before you
- buy" or shareware concept. You are entitled to use "VOTEBOX" for a
- period up to forty-five (45) days, after which you MUST register or
- stop using the program.
-
- Registration entitles you to use VOTEBOX 2.01 as well as any future
- versions of the program that may or may not be released, subject to
- any additional licensing conditions which may be attached.
-
- Registration will take away the "Unregistered" message at start up,
- and help to continue the development of other fine programs. (not to
- mention maintain the legality of this agreement)
-
- By running any of the executable programs included, you agree that
- Pete Rocca, Multiboard Communications Centre nor any affiliates of
- the above mentioned are responsible for any damage ever experienced,
- however so created. If you cannot agree to this, then your privilege
- to use any of these programs is revoked and it becomes illegal for
- you to execute any programs included with this documentation.
-
- You may freely copy and distribute the shareware version of VOTEBOX
- as long as its original archived contents are not modified. You may
- NOT distribute any registration keys without the express written
- consent of Pete Rocca of Multiboard Communications Centre. You may
- not use a registration key that is not licensed to you by Pete Rocca
- of Multiboard Communications Centre.
-
- It is illegal to edit, alter, hack, reverse engineer and / or modify
- any components of the VOTEBOX archive in any manner.
-
- If dispute of any issues on legal grounds said above, then governing
- law of Ontario, Canada will rule.
-
- If you agree to all of the above, then you may use VOTEBOX.
-
- * REMEMBER THAT REGISTRATION IS QUITE INEXPENSIVE FOR ALL YOU GET! *
-
-
- ╓───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
- ║ Registration ║
- ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
-
- Please see the enclosed registration forms.
-
- REGISTER.CAN - registration form for Canada
- REGISTER.EUR - registration form for Europe (accepts Visa/MC)
- REGISTER.USA - registration form for USA (accepts Visa/MC)
- REGISTER.AUS - registration form for Australia (accepts Visa/MC)
-
-
- ╓───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
- ║ Support ║
- ╙───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
-
- If you have any questions or comments, you can netmail me at FidoNet
- address 1:2401/305 (CM,VFC,V32). Please poll back for your replies
- as I get dozens of messages a day, and crashing them all out is just
- too expensive - or optionally, make a note that you would like your
- message routed back to you. You can also contact me via the Internet
- for faster responses, and directly sent out replies. The address is
- "support@mcc.uti.com"
-
- Also, newest MCC software is now available via Internet FTP or Email.
- FTP: mcs.com (/mcsnet.users/bwolf) Email: fileserv@uti.com
-
- Regards,
-
- Pete Rocca
- Multiboard Communications Centre
-