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The BBS Construction Kit David Wolfe

The BBS Construction Kit By David Wolfe

The BBS Construction Kit by David Wolfe


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Summary

Packed with real-life advice, this package of book and diskette covers all aspects of creating and running a bulletin board system (BBS), from what hardware to buy, to set-up tips and maintenance. The diskette contains all the software needed to turn any computer into a fully operative BBS.

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The BBS Construction Kit: All the Software and Expert Advice You Need to Start Your Own BBS Today! by David Wolfe

Written in a smart, humorous style it shows readers how to use the enclosed software to set up a unique bulletin-board system (BBS). Covers the cost (in time and money) of running a BBS, how to customize the software, how to optimize your computer and software to run smoothly and quickly, how to manage the BBS and keep it operating and how to run a BBS through Windows and on a network. Packed with anecdotes and savvy tips.

Table of Contents

What You Need to Know Before Beginning; Deciding What Hardware You Need; How Modems Communicate; Legal Stuff You Should Be Aware Of; Installing GAP; Determining Users' Time and File Transfer Limits; Giving Your BBS a "Look"; The GAP Message Base; Setting Up GAP Doors and Games; Using Fossil Drivers; Uploading and Downloading Files on Your BBS; Protecting Yourself and Your Callers Against Viruses; Setting Up Offline Mail Readers; Joining an International Echo Net; Automating BBS Maintenance with GAP System Events; Hooking Up a CD-ROM to Enlarge Your File Base; Expanding to a Multi-Node BBS; Advertising Your BBS.

Additional information

CIN0471007978G
9780471007975
0471007978
The BBS Construction Kit: All the Software and Expert Advice You Need to Start Your Own BBS Today! by David Wolfe
Used - Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
1994-05-06
352
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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