
             Welcome to BBSDor!  The "Intelligent" BBS Database
             ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    BBSDor was designed for ease of operation and maximum convenience for
 the BBS user.  You will find that BBSDor will meet or exceed most of the
 needs you may have in a BBS Database.

    The primary function of the door is to provide the user with access to
 the database through several different methods.  A user may search for a
 BBS by the following criteria:

                 ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
                 │   Please Choose Search Field Below   │
                 ├──────────────────────────────────────┤
                 │  [C]ity String       [B]aud Rate     │
                 │                                      │
                 │  [S]tate Code        [A]rea Code     │
                 │                                      │
                 │  [T]ype Software                     │
                 └──────────────────────────────────────┘



    Most of the selection criteria is self-explanatory.  [T]ype Software is
 a means of searching for your favorite BBS style such as the ones listed
 on the menu below:

                 ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
                 │  Please Choose Board Type From List  │
                 ├──────────────────────────────────────┤
                 │ A: GAP BBS    D: RBBS      G:        │
                 │                                      │
                 │ B: WildCat!   E: QBBS      H:        │
                 │                                      │
                 │ C: PCBoard    F: WWIV      I: Other  │
                 └──────────────────────────────────────┘

    As you can see, most of the more popular types are listed so they can
 be easily located.  There is room for more and they will be added as the
 need arises.







    All of the searches can be viewed online, or you may choose the [Z]ip
 a BBS option and create your own personal BBS list of just numbers that
 interest you.  You will then be able to download your list from the main
 BBS's file area.  Always remember to jot down the name given to you after
 your file is created, and make sure to download your file before you log 
 off of the board.  You file may not be there when you get back if you do
 forget to get it.  If you wish to download the entire BBS list, check in
 the BBS's file directory, your sysop should be making the complete list
 available from there.

    Another interesting feature of BBSDor is the ability to store extended
 information on a BBS.  To view extended information, view a BBS listing
 of your choice and write down the reference numbers of those you wish to
 see further information on.  This number is list in the first column of a
 BBS listing under the heading of "Ref".  You also have the oportunity at
 each full page of a listing to quickly view extended information.

    You may also add your favorite BBS to BBSDor's database by choosing the
 [A]dd option from the main menu.  You will be prompted for the required
 information and then provided with three lines for an extended description
 of the BBS you have entered.  You are encouraged to add as many BBS's to 
 the database as you like.
 
    If you require further assistance with BBSDor, feel free to leave a 
 message to the sysop. He will be glad to help you with your problem.

                       Enjoy BBSDor!


 
