         -=-=BBS Hacker Basic Game Play Instructions=-=-
                                
                     BBS Hacker Ver 1 Beta 1
          (C) Copy Right 1992 - 1994 by Robert Giannini

     BBS Hacker is a simulation of Hacking Bulletin boards, you
have the choice of going good or evil, both have different pros and
cons.  For instance if you are good you will not be able to
download files from the UnderGround, but if your evil you wont be
able to collect the RCMP rewards on other evil players.  Their are
computer operated bulletin boards which you can try and hack also
their are Other Bulletin Board operators like you which you can
also hack.  Other than hacking you can create Viruses with the Z
language a very simple programming language, Steal money download
files from the C.O.S. or UnderGround ect.

Terminal Program

(1) Canada Online Systems:  Here you can download files.  Each file
    will do something unique that will help you in your quest to  
    become the ultimate hacker.

(2) Computer Shack:  Here you can buy hardware and some software  
    which can't be deleted or destroyed by viruses or other       
    players.

(3) RCMP: The Rcmp is mainly for good players where you can apply 
    for a commission if your aliment is below 1000.  Once your
    aliment is above 1000 you can buy confiscated computer parts
    from the RCMP.  

(4) The UnderGround:  Here you can download pirate files and files 
    that are not available to users with positive aliments.

(5) The Library:  The library will have some files for you to view 
    when ever you need to.  They include Z Programming examples for
    an 8088 Computer, A list of the Underground and C.O.S Files   
    that are available to all users.

(6) The Bank:  The bank is where you can deposit, withdraw or    
    transfer money.  Also you gain interest on deposited money,   
    which is sysop configurable.

(7) Send Mail to A User:  With this option you can email another  
    user, as long as you know his name or BBS name.  Sometimes a  
    mail box is full so you will have to wait a day or so before  
    you can send it.

(8) Make Announcement to All Users:  With this option you can leave
    a 1 line message as an announcement, that all users will see  
    when they start to play BBS Hacker.

(V) View BBS Hacker Game Status:  Gives you some information on how
    many people are playing how many networks ect.

(Q) Quit:  This will quit the game and return you to the BBS

(H) Hack a players Board:  You can hack a players board by typing 
    in his name, board name or user number.  You can not hack net 
    members !!!

(C) Call a Computer Board:  With this option you can call a       
    computer operated bulletin board.  If you manage to hack one be
    warned the computer will try and retaliate.  If successful it
    could do some damage to your system.

(Z) Programming Language:  This calls up the Z programming        
    language, where you can build custom viruses, ansi bombs and  
    trojans for use on computer boards and other players. 

(D) Drop to Operating System:  Here you can drop to your operating
    system where you can format your drive, get a list of files 
    locally and neted.  You may also delete files to make room for 
    other files you wish to download.

(L) List Players: Get a player list with their User Number, Name  
    and BBS Name.

(N) Net Working Menu:  This is only available if you have
    networking software which can be download from the COS and 
    Underground.

(!) Online Help This file.

(B) Bios Menu: From here you can turn special effects and ansi enabled
    on or off.

($) Upload Custom Ansi Screen:  This feature enables users to upload 
    custom ansi screens.  This can be done by designing your ansi 
    screen with a ansi paint program and then saving it.  Press $ and 
    then upload the ansi file as a Text File, do not use any protocols 
    like X,Y,Z Modem ect.  Your ansi screen will be displayed when 
    a user has special effects on and tries to hack your board.  This 
    feature is sysop configurable.

                    =-=- Computer Shack -=-=

     (2) Computer Shack is where you can buy & sell hard ware and
some software.  The faster the processor and modem speed the faster
you can trash other Bulletin Boards.  Before buying any new hard
ware other than ram, you must first sell the old stuff.  You will
get some money for your old hard ware, as long as it isn't an 8088,
20 Meg Hard drive or 300 Baud Modem.  Once your old hard ware is
sold you can my buy new hard ware as long as you have enough money.
You will no be allowed to do certain things if for some reason you
are missing a computer part ie. Modem.  When buying a new computer
users beware (F) FREE XT / 1M Ram / 40M HD this does not mean you
get a 40 Meg hard drive and 1 Meg of Ram.  The 1M Ram / 40M HD is
the maximum Ram and Hard Drive the computer can have.

                =-=- Net Working Information -=-=

     (N) Networking is not available at the current moment.  Now that
I am working I have a lot less time to work on BBS Hacker.  Networking
Should be in BETA 2.                                              

                 =-= Z Programming Language =-=

     (Z) The Z programming langauge, is more of a batch file than
any thing else, but it can be very use full for finding out account
numbers, deleting programs or just for plain fun.  Their are 3
types of programs you can create which are a virus, trojan bomb or
a ansi bomb that you can add a custom message to it.  More help is
available in the library and after you buy Z.
