INSTALFN.EXE
                             by Ron Pierce

               An Installation Utility for FeatherNet BBS
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   Intro
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   Instalfn.exe is primarily designed for the first time FeatherNet Sysop.
   It will unzip the bbs files and place them into the directory you specify
   to run the bbs from.
   It will create the "SR.BAT" file which control bbs operation with the
   correct paths and comm port info for the BNU fossil driver.  If you
   desire to use another fossil driver then replace the BNU commands with
   those required by your fossil driver of choice.

   Instalfn creates various other batch files needed by the bbs as well.
   It edits the srconfig, sigdata, and dirlist1 files to conform to your
   specified bbs home directory (where to place all bbs files).


   Operation
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   1. You *MUST* run instalfn.exe from the drive & directory on which the
      FeatherNet bbs archives are now located.

   2. To run instalfn.exe just type in 'instalfn' and press ENTER.

   3. The first prompt asks you to "Enter path to place all bbs files?"
      This is where you want to run the bbs from.  It is also the location
      of the bbs HOME directory (become familiar with that term).

   4. The second prompt asks you "Is this an initial installation?"
      If you are a new FeatherNet sysop or if you wish to completely
      re-install the bbs files answer "Y".  Otherwise enter "N".

   5. The third prompt asks you to "Enter the COMM PORT # to use (1-4)?"
      Enter the serial port (comm port) you will be using to operate the
      bbs with.  This is normally "1" or "2".

   6. After entering the above information you will witness plenty of drive
      action going on.  The installation will take a minute or two depending
      upon your system and drive speed.

   7. Once instalfn is done, you MUST run FNCFG.EXE and verify all
      configuration information especially the paths specified in the
      configuration.

                        Ron Pierce