WELCOME TO ËÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ º º ³ Ú¿ Ú¿ ³ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÄÙ ³ ÚÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ÚÙ ÚÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ º º ³ ³³ ³³ ³ ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÄÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÙ ÀÄ¿ ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÙ ³ º º ³ ³ÀÄÙ³ ³ ³ ÚÄÙ ³ ³ À¿ ³ ³ ÚÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÄÄÄÙ ³ ÚÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄÙ ÀÄ¿ ÚÄÙ º º ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ º º ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ º º Copyright (C)©1995, Stephen Gose. All Rights Reserved. º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ Product ID#: 99-000 SysOp Documentation For Version 1.2 ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± OVERVIEW ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± M*E*G*A-Key Kit is a complete ShareWare Registration Management package. It includes: Make-Key Menu Source Code, 8 Character Randomized Password Utility, Key Registration System Door, Batch Installation, and a PassWord Database Files System (PWMake). Although it will run on just about any BBS system, it was developed for WildCat!4.x. Therefore, it has special support for that particular BBS package in that the WCCode program (*.WCX) will handle all the door functions and WildCat!4.x control codes. However, if you aren't running WildCat!4.x, don't worry, it will also work as a stand alone executable to prepare the password databases needed to run an on-line Registration System! This document covers the legalities, support, and update information for the "M*E*G*A-Key Kit" as well as installation, registration, and BBS Support information for the door itself. Starting with version 1.1, there is no longer any enclosed User document for PWMake. For the remainder of this document, unless stated otherwise, PWMake refers to the "integration program" itself and not the entire package. If you have a problem you can't find an answer to in this document, then please call MegaComm(sm) BBS (540) 829-Big1. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± FEATURES ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± PWMake, in cooperations with the PUBLIC DOMAIN programs found in "M*E*G*A-Key Kit", provides: * A Method to create an on-line Registration System. * A Database of nearly a thousand mixed, unique passwords. * A security system to generate passwords for protected files. * A Historical log of used passwords and encryption codes--similar to TABS. * A process to create ShareWare Registration Keys. * An Incentive to entice users to pay for ShareWare programs. * A fully documented, editable tutorial of source code. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± APPLICATION SUPPORT ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± PWMake will recognize or CREATE the following database files: * PWTemp.TXT * PWord.DBF * PWUsed.DBF * MEGA.KEY * PWMAKE.EXE * PWMAKE.WCX All files have been tested with the Wildcat! BBS Package (07-94 Version) and have been found to work flawlessly. The program was converted from WCCode to QuickBasic and back. If you have a problem, insure that the key file, is in the current directory and try running the program again, then contact me and I'll see what I can do about fixing it!. Much of the "M*E*G*A - Key Kit" is PUBLIC DOMAIN. Please send comments to the appro- priate author. Remember, I wrote the integration program (the glue that sticks everything together); I cannot, nor will not, repair other authors' work. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± WARRANTY ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± This product is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY and WARRANTIES OF FIT FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the program is assumed by you the user. Furthermore, I, the author, do not warrant, guarantee, or make any representations regarding the use of, or the results of the use of the program, and you rely on the program and results solely at your own risk. I, the author, will not accept responsibility for system damage, loss of profit, loss of data, or any other special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use this product. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± THE LEGAL STUFF ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± Upon registration, you do not become owner of the software. I, the author, retain all rights to the software, copies of the software, and other related materials which I have created. All rights not specifically granted in this license are reserved by the author. Failure to comply with this license can, and will, result in suspension and removal of your registration without refund and may result in legal action. The PWMake package is distributed under the SHAREWARE concept. Under this concept, you may use the unregistered evaluation version for a reasonable time period. After this time, you must either register your copy or discontinue usage. Hey! It costs you a silly phone call to register. Just do it. If you want the source code for PWMake, it will cost you 1 hour's wages! Just pay it. I believe it could take more than 1 an hour to write, compile, trouble-shoot and debug both these programs. So come-on, pay the minimum wage worker what he's worth......please! ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± REGISTRATION ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± The distribution copy of PWMake is NOT CRIPPLED in any way! It contains one annoyance screen as an incentive to register the source code! However, the "silly" screens *WILL* stop once you've surrendered the massive fortune of $5 in exchange for the PWMake Source Code Package. If you decide the product IS worth the registration, please consult the REGISTER.TXT for details on how to register. Really, it's quite simple. To REGISTER the "M*E*G*A-Key" Package, call MegaComm(sm) BBS (540) 829-Big1. Go to the Registration Menu and fill out the Registration Questionnaire. That's it! You're REGISTERED! The cost to YOU?--One Phone Call. If you're curious about the internal miracles and manipulations of the PWMAKE program, then REGISTER the PWMAKE Source Code package. Please consult the REGISTER.TXT for details about how to register this package. Once registered, you are entitled to as many updates as you want to download. If there is a newer version available when you register, I will make sure you know about it and any changes made. Then, if you want it, you can call MegaComm(sm) BBS--or any BBS for that matter--and download it. Please note: The $5 registration fee for PWMake DOES NOT include the electronic media disk nor on-line processing fee. This is an optional method of delivery and method of payment you choose. Why charge for these? Why indeed! Because not all SysOps will need the source code mailed on a 3.5" disk, nor will some wish to register on-line. Why charge those who don't want it? ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± SUPPORT ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± I would like to reassure those, who decide to register this program, that all my programs are supported by me to the best of my ability. If you have any problems with one of my programs, I will attempt to remedy them as quickly as humanly possible. Support for any of my programs (registered and unregistered alike) can be obtained by contacting: 1) MegaComm(sm) BBS 540-829-Big1; 2) FidoNet NetMail; 3) by leaving me a "Comment" on MegaComm(sm) BBS; or 4) by Postal Mail. Please see the end of this document for addresses and phone numbers. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± INSTALLATION ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± I have made every attempt to make installation of all my programs as painless as possible. Simply run the INSTALL program and answer ALL the questions it asks. Once you've answered them the first time, you can always go back an change ANYTHING or simple edit the config file. That's it! Wildcat SysOps - Most SysOp's running PWMake with Wildcat are using it as a "WCCode Program". This will allow SysOps to build on-line registration menu and password security for protected database files. Please follow the instruction in the Wildcat SysOp's Guide. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± THE LOG FILE ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± PWMake will create a database of 999 passwords. When you refer to the User Documentation, you will note the interaction between the PWord.DBF and the PWUsed.DBF. The PWUsed.DBF is a historical record. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± NOTES OF INTEREST ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± Using PWMake as a door DOES require a monitoring program for dropped carrier, I recommend DoorWay to help convert this program into a fully functional door that will detect com ports and exits back to the BBS. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± UPDATE INFORMATION ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± The newest version of any of my programs can be obtained by calling MegaComm(sm) BBS and downloading it, by FIDO "File Requesting" using the magic name "PWMAKE" for this program), or by downloads from the Mustang Software Sysop's BBS, CompuServe, Software Creations, EX-PC, and other fine online services. ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± TECHNICAL SUPPORT ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± You may call MegaComm(sm) BBS (540) 829-Big1 and leave a comment to the System operator on duty. Mail Completed Forms to: Treesahran Industries Attn: MegaComm(sm) BBS Sales 336 Lafayette Ridge Culpeper, VA 22701-3963 MegaComm(sm) BBS: (540) 829-Big1 ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± BUSINESS SUPPORT ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± ÕÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ͸ ³ MegaComm(sm) BBS ³Features: GameNet, Game Delevopment, Gaming Show Case, ³ (540) 829-Big1 ³ ð=-- Marketing Assistance, Trade Association, ³ Culpeper, VA ³ ð=-- Member of GAMA & PBMA, Game Consumer Info, ÀÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ; ð=-- & Inventors of the new PBM3 Technology(R)! FidoNet 1:274/80; LordNet=-2 Active Net Games; GameNet=- All MSG & DoorNet. Learn what the Gaming Public thinks BEFORE you code & distribute your games. 12/5/95 ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± *MegaComm is a Service mark of Treesahran Industries. All Rights Reserved.