This collection of files are the primary command scripts and configuration files that operate LiveNet OS/2 BBS, 1:170/110, Tulsa, Ok, USA. All command files are written using REXX, OS/2's enhanced batch language. I have put this collection together to help anyone who is interested in setting up a BBS, or seeing how I have implemented mine using REXX. It is my hope that you will find this information useful in either starting your own OS/2 BBS, or adding ideas to your already existing arsenal of BBS utilities. My machine and software configuration as of this writing is as follows: 486/33 with 16meg RAM 2-port comm card with 65540 UART 650meg and 330meg ESDI hard drive SVGA monitor US Robotics Dual Standard 16.8k V.32bis/V.42bis modem TRIPP-LITE OMNI-450 LAN UPS/Line conditioner OS/2 2.1 operating system Maximus 2.01wb BBS Squish 1.01 tosser/scanner BinkleyTerm 2.59 front-end mailer The primary command batch file which starts everything in motion is BBS.CMD. This will start BinkleyTerm and handle the branching of all the maintenance tasks. One batch file 'outside' of this branching structure is LIVENET.CMD. This batch file will start up Maximus locally. Please note that the programs are "home-grown" for LiveNet only: BBSMOVE BBSREQ BBSCHECK PVTSCAN NETSCAN QC_DAILY_COLLECT These are programs which, because they have so many hard-coded elements that are only pertinent to my system, make them useless to others. Mail processing can be "suspended" by creating the "tag" file c:\bbs\logs\mail.tag (or by simply invoking STOPMAIL.CMD). This is useful to avoid unwanted collisions when you want to start a process that needs exclusive access to the message bases or to halt mail processing altogether if you are working on the structure of the BBS. Dave Fisher 1:170/110@fidonet 40:4372/0 (ibmNET) 81:202/201 (OS2NET) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many thanks to Charles Suhr for helping construct the following list of BBS utilities used on my system. Archive Name Magic Name* Directory on my system ------------ ---------- ---------------------- ARCA130.ZIP ARCANAL c:\bbs\arcanal BTP_259.ZIP c:\bbs\binkley CMDFILES.ZIP LIVENET c:\bbs\cmd DWNSRT59.ZIP c:\bbs\downsort FAN210B.ZIP FAN c:\bbs\fan FLST115.LZH c:\bbs\fastlist MAX200P1.LZH c:\bbs\max MAX200P2.LZH MAX200-3.LZH MAX200-4.LZH MPOSTP11.LZH c:\bbs\msgpost MSGXP200.ZIP MSGXP c:\bbs\msgx MUL100.LZH c:\bbs\mul SQSHP101.LZH c:\bbs\squish TICP210.ARJ c:\bbs\tick TIMB11P.ARJ c:\bbs\timed BIGBRO.LZH c:\bbs\util LOGS102.ZIP LOGSAVE TDATE120.ZIP TRUEDATE VDMS_110.ZIP VDMSERVE * Magic Name - If there is an entry under this column, then this is a BBS utility I have written, and the latest version can be file-requested using a front-end mailer with the indicated magic name. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 旼컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴� LiveNet 쳐컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴커 � � � * Tulsa's OS/2 Warehouse * � � � � Where the sun never sets, and the light always shines. � � � � Operating 24 hours, 7 days/week � � using OS/2 2.1! � � � � US Robotics HST Dual Standard, 1200/2400/9600/14.4k/16.8k bps � � Online capacity: 980 megabytes, Over 500MB OS/2 Shareware � � � � ibmNET 40:4372/0 OS2NET 81:202/201 FidoNet 1:170/110 � � � � (918) 481-5715 Tulsa, Oklahoma � 읕컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴컴켸 LiveNet is dedicated to the support of several national discussion groups ranging from the "Daddy Track" to OS/2 software development. An extensive file download area is available to support the OS/2 development and user community. File Request "FILES" for a complete list, or "NEW" for a short listing of recent acquisitions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- LiveNet BBS Description and Policies FidoNet : 1:170/110 ibmNET : 40:4372/0 OS2NET : 81:202/201 Fernwood OS/2 Regional Manager Purpose Statement ----------------- LiveNet exists to provide informational, programming, and development support to the OS/2 community. Support for the OS/2 community will take the following forms: (1) LiveNet will support OS/2 forums (programming, LAN support, etc.). (2) LiveNet will carry an extensive shareware collection of OS/2 specific files. (3) LiveNet will participate in all OS/2 specific networks. Description of LiveNet ---------------------- LiveNet is connected to several OS/2 echo and file distribution sources. The following is a description of each OS/2 source and my position within them. Fernwood OS/2 File Distribution Several years ago, Emmitt Dove created the Fernwood OS/2 File Distribution system. His goal was to help disseminate OS/2 files easily and quickly. Today, his network stretches internationally across the globe. LiveNet receives files directly from Emmitt's system, and acts as a Regional Manager for Fernwood. ibmNET A couple of years ago, Denis Tonn of IBM/Canada created an informal network involving several IBM employees. This network is a landmark achievement, and will help demonstrate to IBM the advantages and viability to FidoNet Technology based networks. In 1992, Denis opened up the network to the US. This network is not officially sanctioned by IBM at this time, and is still in the experimental phases. For this reason, please conduct yourself with the utmost courtesy when participating within any ibmNET forums. ibmNET distributes many OS/2 files, especially Corrective Diskette Services and IBM employee written software. LiveNet is a Host system for ibmNET. This means that LiveNet receives files directly from Denis in Canada, and is responsible to distribute the echoes and files received to several other systems. OS2NET OS2NET was started by Ron Gines, an IBM employee. This network is not as closely tied to IBM as ibmNET, and offers special interest forums from discussions on REXX to IBM's C Set/2 compiler. OS2NET is looking into the viability of providing support forums for third party vendors, as well as esoteric file distributions that are not already handled by Fernwood and ibmNET. LiveNet is a member of OS2NET, and receives echoes and files from a distribution source in Texas. FidoNet FidoNet is the founding network for special interest forums of all types. LiveNet provides all of FidoNet's OS/2 forums and SDS/SDN OS/2 file distributions. Internet LiveNet is currently looking into establishing a link into Internet. This will provide many additional echoes and OS/2 files. Rules of Participation in LiveNet --------------------------------- As with any organization, whether it is construed as a hobby or not, certain rules of conduct must be defined and upheld. They are as follows: (1) Integrity Above all, the integrity of each individual person sharing within any forums supported by LiveNet or any of LiveNet's local message areas will be upheld. When you are responding to a comment left by another caller, you are responding to a person. People will many times disagree on any one particular issue, but on LiveNet, we will learn to disagree with honor. Thus, LiveNet will not tolerate inflammatory remarks. As well as destroying the dignity of the person at which they are directed, they are simply unproductive. (2) Language Language will be kept courteous. Even though a good curse here or there is good for the soul, LiveNet is not the appropriate place for cursing. Find a good friend that will listen. This includes such euphemisms as a**h***, f*** y**, etc. LiveNet has the responsibility of sponsoring national, public forums, and asks for a certain amount of decorum, as you would display in any public place. (3) Shareware LiveNet makes available to every caller a healthy collection of shareware files. Uploading files that are not meant for public domain is strictly against the policies of LiveNet. This includes any commercial products, or copyrighted programs that are intended for over-the-counter sales. --- End of LiveNet Policy Document, last update 01-Dec-1992. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------