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A Network Mail Product for The Major BBS 
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MjrFIDO 

Version 3.25 for The Major BBS  6.2x

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Copyright  1992-94 by Kevin D. Potter
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SILVER BULLET DOCUMENTATION

MjrFIDO software written by: Kevin D. Potter (a.k.a. Skip Potter)
TOPGUN BBS (703) 730-1420

FidoNet: 1:265/111
Internet: spotter@mailgate.com


















TABLE OF CONTENTS


PREFACE	3
CHECK OUT THE SOFTWARE	4
WHAT IS FIDONET?	4
WHAT SOFTWARE DO I NEED?	5
HOW DO I GET A NODELIST ENTRY?	6
WHAT IS ECHOMAIL?	8
MATING FRONTDOOR & MAJORBBS	9
COLLECTING YOUR ARSENAL OF WEAPONS	10
SETTING THE FRONTDOOR ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE	12
A WORD ABOUT FIDO MAIL TERMINOLOGY	13
OBTAINING A FIDO NODE ASSIGNMENT	14
US ROBOTICS HST MODEM SWITCH SETTING	18
FINAL PRE-BATTLE CHECK LIST	19
FRONTDOOR's SETUP	20
INSERTING INFORMATION INTO KEY FILES	35
IN THE VALLEY OF THE VANQUISHED	47
PRIVATE MAIL USING NETMAIL	49
USING PRIVATE EMAIL (NETMAIL) WITH MAJORBBS	49

PLEASE READ THE APPENDIX !


PREFACE


The communications age is upon us.  The world functions because of electronic gadgets 
such as beepers, fax machines, cellular phones, portable and palmtop computers.  These 
are the standard tools of the everyday working person.  The Bulletin Board System 
(BBS) is just one additional communications tool making its mark on society today.  
Over the last 10 to 15 years, the BBS has grown from a standalone community 
messaging system to a data providing network highway.  The BBS now participates in 
global message and file networks, business office communications, and as an on-line 
entertainment gathering place.  The wealth of knowledge available to the BBS is what 
drives us to converting our easy-to-use standalone BBS into the world of multiple 
message formats, extended phone calls, and the bundling of magical software which 
makes it all work some how.

Computer Bulletin Board SysOps who dare to skate on the bleeding edge of electronic 
telecommunications by installing network mail software have earned the right to be 
called "Monster Tamers." All too often an initial installation requires a mighty battle 
involving frustration, pain, time, and sheer guts (not necessarily in that order). 
However, after the beast has been tamed, it remains friendly and quiet and we tend to 
ignore its presence. Yet it is working daily at those wondrous tasks of automatically 
shuttling the mail between the BBS and its network.

This SILVER BULLET documentation was designed to give first timers as well as 
veterans an "edge" in the upcoming installation battle. That edge consists of a technique 
which gets you up and running in the shortest possible amount of time! Rather than 
approaching the monster slowly and becoming lost in a sea of possible installation 
variables, the SILVER BULLET approach goes directly to the heart of the matter. You 
learn just one direct way to get the software up and running in its most common 
configuration. Afterward, with the battle over and won, you can bask in the fun of 
making modifications and changes to a mail system that is already UP AND RUNNING. 
In your euphoria you might even be tempted to read the documentation which 
accompanies the shareware used in this package. (As a victor, this could hardly be 
considered an act of cowardice)

However, this approach does require TRUST!  It asks you to imitate the installation of a 
bare bones system, step by step, down to the smallest detail with few ifs, ands, or buts 
clouding the straightforward directions. Some people will have trouble with that 
because they enjoy suffering!  If you don't, and you want a short battle with victory 
guaranteed, the SILVER BULLET method is for you.



Operation SILVER BULLET begins

B A C K G R O U N D  B R I E F I N G

CHECK OUT THE SOFTWARE

Appendix 1 of this documentation lists all the files you should have received 
with this package divided into directories and sub-directories. All are required 
without exception. The most common problem in installation is missing or 
corrupted files.
WHAT IS FIDONET?

FidoNet is a well organized grouping of over 25,000 BBS systems, both public 
and private, which run software compatible with the FidoNet Technical 
Standards (FTS).  These systems are grouped into what are called "Zones" on a 
continental basis.  Each Zone specifies a designated time during which their 
systems will be available for mail transfers only, usually an hour in length in 
the early morning hours.  This insures that if you want to send someone a 
netmail message direct, that your system will be able to connect with theirs and 
transfer the message.

For applicants requesting entry to FidoNet the "Net" is the group of BBSes 
which covers your local calling area.  It is to the Net to which you will make 
your application for joining FidoNet.   The requirements are really very simple, 
just have a software package up and running to receive inbound messages 
during the mail hour, and to be able to send a netmail message to the Net Host 
(Net/0 entry) informing him or her that you wish to join FidoNet, your address, 
the phone number of your BBS, the type of modem that you are using,  and 
whether you are going to run your system with 24 hour access to the mail 
receiving software.  It is strongly advised that you do run your system with 24 
hour access, as mail hour only systems are more of a pain for the net to deal 
with, and you don't need any additional difficulties set in your way by annoying 
the Net Host and your echomail coordinator.

FidoNet's usefulness is of course for netmail and echomail.   Echomail being 
the more useful of the two, we will start with it.   Echomail messages are 
propagated from the originating system out to all interconnecting systems as 
shown below:


 


FidoNet netmail works along a similar manner, but you have one or two 
possible methods, depending on your local nets capabilities.   One method, the 
fastest and most secure, is direct transmission of netmail, point to point.   This 
is where you send a netmail to system XYZ, and your computer actually calls 
XYZ and transmits the message directly to that system.   Within the continental 
US, such calls will run an average of 12 cents.  The other possible option, if 
available in your area, is routed netmail.   This utilizes the existing routes that 
echomail flows along, as shown in the figure above, to move netmail between 
end node systems.  The benefit of this is that no unnecessary calls are made 
long distance, the drawbacks are that your message(s) will not be truly private 
and it is possible for it to get lost in transmission somewhere.  The reason your 
message is not truly private, is that FidoNet unpacks the message into a 
message base at each point along the way, so if it is something you don't want 
anyone else to read, your only recourse is to make the call yourself.
WHAT SOFTWARE DO I NEED?

FidoNet software packages are available in virtually every city on some well 
kept BBS systems.  All of the software you need to connect your MajorBBS to 
FidoNet has been included on the diskettes provided.  However, you may wish 
to obtain additional software for other purposes or change to a specific software 
package you are more knowledgeable about or has better performance. 

 The following is a list of terms which are used throughout this document and 
is part of the FidoNet "lingo".

Fossil driver 		Controls the UART
Mailer			Calls other FidoNet systems and 			
			answers the phone.
Tosser			Takes inbound messages and 			
			unpacks them
Translator		Translates from fido*.MSG to			
			MBBS.
Nodelist			Listing of all systems in FidoNet
Nodelist Compiler		Takes nodelist data and builds a 			
			phone directory
Fido *.MSG reader		Allows you to enter/view raw fido 			
			*.MSG messages

While there are various packages that will meet the above requirements, I will 
make some suggestions that I know work well enough for me and others 
currently participating in FidoNet.

Fossil driver		X00 or BNU
Mailer			FrontDoor, Intermail or Binkley Term
Tosser			SQUISH or GECHO
Translator		MjrFIDO
Nodelist			Current data, not software
Nodelist Compiler	FDNC, XLAX
*.MSG reader		ME2 or MsgEd
Point System		PPOINT (Professional Point System, for end users)
HOW DO I GET A NODELIST ENTRY?

The following steps should be done slowly, and with a very deliberate and 
systematic reading of the documentation.   I know reading the docs is no fun, 
but it is worth it.  Once you are finished, and have successfully gotten a nodelist 
entry, make a complete backup of your directories which relate to the handling 
of mail, with such a backup safely stored away, you will be able to avoid having 
to do this process a second time!

The first step is to get your fossil driver talking to your communications port. 
May sound trivial, but a slow, careful read and proper install of the 
communications driver will save you much agony in the future. 



Some important things to remember when installing the fossil driver:

1.  If you lock your port at a high rate to enhance the performance of a high 
speed modem, you will want have the fossil driver lock the port, NOT, the 
mailer.

2.  If you have a 16550 installed, the fossil driver will allow you to configure 
the FIFO buffer size  to use; do not go for the maximum buffer size to start 
with.

3.  Be sure you understand what the driver means by "port #" . These do not 
necessarily correspond to "Com 1" and "Com 2".

The second step is to compile a nodelist.  The nodelist zip/arj/arc file carried in 
your net is just a raw data file, it is not usable by your mailer in this format.   
You will have to install the compiler, configure it, and run it.   You will have to 
give it a fake node number for your own system, but as everyone has to get 
started in this or a similar manner, you need not be concerned about offending 
anyone with this part.

The third step is to bring up the mailer software.  You will again need to read 
the documentation carefully.   You will need to configure your mailer to show 
your desired FidoNet address, the speed (if not locked by fossil), the modem init 
string and answer string, and the event times and flags.   If you can dial in and 
the mailer answers the phone you are in good shape.

The fourth step is to create the message directories that will hold incoming mail 
packets, raw *.MSG netmail messages, and outbound packets ready for 
transmission.

The fifth step will be to configure the Tosser for your system.  Here you will 
have to tell it who you are, what your address is, and what directories you want 
to go where.   There will also be a routing file which you will need to set up, a 
very generic one has been included which can get you started with minimal 
editing, but you may very well want to tune it later.

The sixth step is to create the netmail message with all your vital information, 
like name, modem type, phone number, name of your system, FTS crash mail 
capabilities,  address, and a voice phone if you can stand someone else having 
it.   You will need to address it to Net/0.  Example, for net 265 in Virginia,  you 
would address the message to Sysop at 265/0.  

The seventh step is to WATCH the mailer to make sure that it dials the net 
host and transmits the packet.   If it does not get transmitted, you will need to 
review your configuration files to determine where the error is.   Note things 
like the dialing string that your mailer used to call the host, check to make sure 
you have the message routing file designating local stuff as "send crash"; check 
your file directories to make sure the Tosser put your packet in the same 
directory as your mailer is looking for outbound stuff.   Once you correct any 
errors, go back to step six and repeat.

The eighth step is to leave your mailer up and running.  The net host will be 
sending you a netmail message back, both to provide you with a real node 
number, and to confirm that your mailer really is configured properly.   They 
will not nodelist your system if they can not confirm that you can send and 
receive FidoNet mail.
WHAT IS ECHOMAIL?

Echomail are messages transmitted on FidoNet with an AREA: tag inside the 
packet data, which allows the mail tossers to recognize and sort them according 
to echomail areas.  These designators are known as "tags".   These tags are 
associated with a directory and a feed node in a file called "areas.bbs".  When 
you receive a packet of mail, the Tosser will unarchive it, and then sort each 
message, placing each message in the designated directory associated with the 
tag included in the data packet.

Depending upon your nets policy, you may have to pay some monthly or 
volume based fee for your echomail.  Moving echomail is an expensive 
proposition in FidoNet because of the volume, for example, net 106 runs an 
average of $250 - $350 a month for the total bill; which pays for approximately 
four calls per day to an out of state regional hub.   This comes down to about 
$2.50 a month for each co-op member.  Each net is free to develop its own 
method of paying for the echomail, several of the larger nets have functioning 
co-op systems, which collect a monthly based fee, and you can receive a 
quantity of echomail specified by the co-op rules.  The basic thing to remember 
however, is that receiving backboned echomail is a privilege, not a right; and 
you should treat it as such.


MATING FRONTDOOR & MAJORBBS

As its name implies, FRONTDOOR (FD) software was designed to sit at the 
entrance to the BBS that it serves and distinguish between BBS callers and 
those from a network such as FIDO who are delivering or picking up mail. It 
then goes about whichever of the two tasks that are required. Many single line 
boards such as RBBS or OPUS are able to make use of it in this way. 
MajorBBS is a multi-line system which will not permit FRONTDOOR to be 
operating simultaneously with itself. Instead, the system you are installing will 
operate in either of the three following ways:

[1] AUTOMATIC OPERATION: MajorBBS permits the SYSOP to schedule 
several events when the BBS can be brought down automatically to process 
network mail. That fits well with the FIDO network's requirement that all 
nodes (boards) on the network must be available between 4:00 AM and 5:00 
AM EST to accept and send mail. During this event FRONTDOOR takes 
control first to receive mail packets for our FIDO FORUMS (called Echoes) as 
well as to process FIDO Netmail. Then control is turned over to MjrFIDO so 
that the mail packets can be processed into a format which MajorBBS can 
accept. Promptly at 5:00 AM FRONTDOOR passes control back to MajorBBS 
and brings your BBS back up on-line. Rest assured that these SILVER 
BULLET instructions will give you the specific steps to accomplish this at the 
appropriate time.

[2] MANUAL OPERATION: At any other time of the day or night it is 
possible to bring your BBS down manually and initiate FRONTDOOR by 
means of a FIDOMAIL.BAT file which gathers mail from the network and 
inserts it into your MajorBBS FORUMS. Since the majority of boards on 
FIDONET permit the transfer of mail 24 hours a day, it may be convenient to 
send what is known as "crash" Netmail (direct and instant messages to the 
Sysop of another FIDO board). When you have completed your mail pickup and 
delivery, you bring your MajorBBS up again.

[3] NETWORK OPERATION: This option requires two computers, one 
running the MajorBBS in MHS mode and the second running the 
FRONTDOOR.  The computers must be networked together in such a way as to 
be able to share the \BBSV6, the \BBSV6\MHSOUT, the \BBSV6\MHSIN, and 
the \FIDO directories.  This configuration will require version 2.70 or higher of 
MjrFIDO.  If you are interested in setting this up, please contact Crystal Vision, 
Inc. to obtain additional help.  MjrFIDO contains all required files to make this 
configuration possible.  See Appendix 4 for more detail.


COLLECTING YOUR ARSENAL OF WEAPONS

The files you received are your weapons, and they must be distributed in a 
variety of new directories and sub-directories which you will create. The 
combined size of all the software which you are about to install is 
approximately 4 megabytes.  If these files were weapons, we'd be talking about 
major armaments here! 

Most Sysops find that a MajorBBS installation with only a limited library 
requires 30 MB of hard disk space for a comfortable fit. Most boards have very 
much more.  For those who have a limited amount of space, it is possible to put 
all of the new FIDO directories and sub directories on ANOTHER DRIVE (i.e. 
if your BBS is on drive D, then put FIDO files on drive C). These SILVER 
BULLET instructions will assume that you are putting FIDO on Drive C for the 
sake of simplicity.  It is important to remember, however, that there is no 
reason why FIDO files cannot be placed on a drive separate from your 
MajorBBS files.



SILVER BULLET Step #1

Installing from Diskette


INSTALLING THE MjrFIDO FOR THE FIRST TIME

Place the diskette Labeled MjrFIDO into drive A and type the following 
commands:

A:
INSTALL

The software will create the following directory structure and populate the 
directories with software.

Directory Structure



\FIDO

\FIDO\FD

\FIDO\FD\FILES

\FIDO\FD\MAIL

\FIDO\FD\MAIL\MSG

\FIDO\FD\MAIL\SYSOP

\FIDO\FD\MAIL\MIDINET

\FIDO\FD\PACKET.SQ

\FIDO\FD\NODELIST

\FIDO\X00

\FIDO\SQUISH







UPDATING THE MjrFIDO SOFTWARE

If you have an existing installation of  MjrFIDO and wish to update to the 
newest version, place the diskette labeled MjrFIDO in drive A and type the 
following commands:

SETTING THE FRONTDOOR ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE

Now that you have created your directories and sub-directories, you want to use 
your AUTOEXEC.BAT to point out the directory where it can find the FD sub 
directory. Use EDLIN or a handy ASCII text editor (i.e. QEDIT or EDIT) to 
add the following line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

SET FD=C:\FIDO\FD



SILVER BULLET Step #2

GATHERING INTELLIGENCE



The genius of the FIDO network, as well as its curse, is that it is a loose 
organization of fiercely independent Sysops who agree upon a set of standards 
for the transmission of BBS information. This network of Sysops operates at 
times like a friendly high tech army at war with itself since all are not in 
agreement all the time. Although alliances are frequently broken, and Sysops 
switch sides in the speed of a nanosecond, all members are sure of one thing: 
they have the greatest free, living network of independent Bulletin Board 
operators in the world! With over 10,000 FIDO nodes in the United States 
alone, there are few who would dispute that claim. The core idea behind FIDO 
is that a SYSOP would not have to make long distance calls to send or to 
receive mail. Rather, a series of local boards (within local telephone call 
distance of one another) generate and gather mail, passing it from one to 
another - from local NODE (board) to a regional center, and from there the 
mail would to out across the nation and the world.
A WORD ABOUT FIDO MAIL TERMINOLOGY

Every network has its own terminology, and FidoNet being larger than most 
has created more terms than most. For now, you must understand its terms 
which define two categories of mail:

NETMAIL The mail, sent by Sysops from one BBS to another, which is NOT 
connected with BBS conferences. This mail could be individual messages, files, 
newsletters, etc. FRONTDOOR, the front end program, is one way to issue this 
type of mail, and to read this type of mail. Files received through NETMAIL 
end up in your C:\FIDO\FD\FILES sub-directory.

ECHOMAIL The mail which supports the FORUMS (Echoes) on your 
MajorBBS. When your BBS shuts down for FIDONET's national mail hour 
(4:00 - 5:00AM), it automatically polls (calls) your HUB. This is your Network 
Echomail Coordinator's (NEC's) board. There it picks up mail packets which 
are being held for you. These are processed automatically with the MjrFIDO 
software and imported into your MajorBBS FORUMs for all to read. Your BBS 
users likewise can write or respond to messages; during the national mail hour 
these are packed up and sent automatically to the Network Echo Coordinator's 
(NEC's) board for distribution to the network.

OBTAINING A FIDO NODE ASSIGNMENT

The initial installation of FRONTDOOR, the non commercial edition of 
shareware which acts as a front end for MjrFIDO, will require you to have two 
things: the actual node number which can only be given to you be a FIDO 
Network Coordinator in the city or state where you live, and the telephone 
number of the Network Echomail Coordinator (NEC) in your local area.

Here are the strategies for accomplishing this:

[1] Search the NODELIST.XXX file (an ASCII file which has a number for an 
extension). Read through what prints out on the screen and pick a few systems 
which are near you.  You can use a search program such as GREP to help find 
information.  A NODELIST.XXX file is provided with the MjrFIDO software 
during installation, however, it may be several months out of date.  If you use 
the nodelist provided or download the most resent version, you can search the 
NODETLIST.XXX for FidoNet systems in your area by performing the 
following commands:   

GREP "703-680" NODELIST.XXX

Replace the 703-680 with your area code and exchange of your telephone 
number.  If you download the nodelist then replace the XXX with the version 
number at the end of the nodelist file you downloaded. Any BBSes in your area 
will be printed on the screen.  The first couple are the BBS phone numbers you 
will call and post messages to the SysOp asking about joining FidoNet.  The 
SysOp may point you to another BBS to call or this may be the system you need 
to get in touch with.

[2] The Local FIDO Network Coordinator can usually be identified as the first 
name, or node in a sub grouping. If that is not evident for your area, a simple 
message to any one of the boards will  identify the FIDO coordinator. You wish 
to know both his/her BBS number and voice number if possible. You ask the 
Coordinator for the assignment of a FIDO node number. It will look something 
like this: 1:9999/999. The first number (1) indicates that you are in the United 
States; (9999) will be a 3 or 4 digit number for the NETWORK that you are in - 
you will notice that all nodes in your area have this second number; finally, the 
(999) will be your personal NODE number. It is important since no other FIDO 
node in the world has that particular NETWORK/NODE number combination. 
Finally, the Network Coordinator should tell you how to contact the 
NETWORK ECHOMAIL COORDINATOR (NEC) for your local area. You 
need his/her name, BBS telephone number, and if possible a voice number.

[3] The NEC (Network Echomail Coordinator) is the person who will probably 
feed your BBS the echoes you wish to carry, as well as additional files such as 
the current NODELIST, local area FIDO newsletter, list of available 
conferences, etc. On your first call to the NEC you want to establish an account 
on the NEC board. Some of these boards will also insist that you use a 
PASSWORD to identify yourself before you pick up mail for your conferences.

 You should try to estimate for the NEC when you think you will be ready for 
your first test transmission. Do not under estimate the time involved in 
installation. Also, some NECs move as much as 10 Megabytes of mail a day 
through their system.  The phone bills can be enormous, so frequently a 
nominal charge is made to each participating SysOp who picks up mail there. 
In Detroit for example (NETWORK 120), The Christian Crossroads BBS pays 
the Network Coordinator $5.00 per month for that service. In turn, the Network 
Coordinator issues a public accounting in the LOCALSYSOP Echo (FORUM) 
of how the collected moneys are spent for local FIDO message services. Each 
week the NEC will make available for pickup a NODEDIFF file which contains 
new additions to the NODELIST. A file has been provided called MERGENL 
which automatically merges and updates the NODELIST of the week before. 
Since the NODELIST is over a Megabyte in length, it is wise to do a weekly 
merge. If you miss a week, you must begin by downloading the current 
complete NODELIST from scratch before you can continue with weekly 
updates.  A word of caution: The NODELIST has an extension which indicates 
its generation number. In the event that you must start with a fresh complete 
NODELIST, the old one should be physically deleted from the directory before 
the new one is added.

[4] In summary, you will need the following information in order to configure 
FRONTDOOR, the front-end program which connect FIDO network to your 
board:

(a) Your NEC's Node number:  (i.e.,  1:9999/999)

(b) The telephone number of the NEC's BBS

(c) The Password that you will use to identify yourself to the NEC's BBS if that 
BBS requires one.



(d) The names of the conferences you wish to carry. The NEC will supply you 
with a complete list called: The FIDO BACKBONE. He/she will indicate the 
ones that are presently being carried, and the policies for requesting that new 
ones be carried in the future. Don't forget to find out if your NEC will permit 
you to turn on new conferences automatically. If so, this is accomplished with a 
program called AREAFIX. Your NEC can explain the syntax for making such 
requests.

(e) HOWEVER, it is unwise to start with more than two conferences 
(ECHOES) until you get your FIDO relay system up and running. One is 
usually required (i.e. LOCALSYSOP conference for your local region); a 
second conference is chosen from the list available from your NEC. This 
SILVER BULLET documentation uses the MIDI-NET conference as its second 
choice. The subject of that conference is computer generated music.

[5] You will tell the NEC that you cannot be a continuous mail system (CM) 
since FRONTDOOR and MajorBBS cannot coexist together on the same 
computer as is possible with some other BBS software packages. Your 
MajorBBS board will only come down automatically during the 4:00 AM to 
5:00 AM required FIDO National Mail Hour.  At that time it will automatically 
call the NEC's board and POLL it for any mail that may be held for it there. If 
for any reason the mail is not picked up at that time (i.e. phone busy), then the 
Sysop can manually take down the MajorBBS board and poll the NEC for mail 
at another time.  If the NEC gives you a very hard time about becoming a node 
on FIDO because your BBS is not available for mail runs enough, then request 
to become a POINT.  A point in FIDO is like a user who picks up their mail 
anytime they feel like it rather than on a set time schedule.  



SILVER BULLET Step #3

ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATIONS CENTER



Every veteran SysOp knows that the MODEM is the one vital link in any BBS 
system; unless it is configured correctly, nothing will work even though all 
software has been properly installed. You can spot such a veteran by his/her 
stubby fingers, worn down by the seemingly endless flipping of modem 
switches ("Something has got to work....").  The SILVER BULLET directions 
which follow are for the US Robotics HST Modem. These setting, along with 
the initialization string which will follow later, are guaranteed to work for 
BOTH MajorBBS AND FRONTDOOR. The combination has been thoroughly 
tested. What about other modem brands? They most certainly will work (with a 
little coaxing)! As users of other modems report their success with specific 
switch settings, they will be made available on TOPGUN BBS for 
downloading. They will also be included in future editions of the 
documentation with credit to the SYSOP who submitted the information. If you 
don't have a 9600 Baud HST modem, the following information may be of 
assistance. It is based on information given in Appendix C of the 
FRONTDOOR documentation:

(1) Make sure that your modem is operating satisfactorily with your MajorBBS 
board. That eliminates one possibility of error.

(2) If your modem works with MajorBBS, but not with FRONTDOOR, then 
make external switch setting changes ONE at a time and TEST before 
proceeding. The GOOD NEWS is that the initialization string we are providing 
will set the internal switches and probably eliminate your need to change ANY 
of the external switches.

(3) The modem you use must be able to send alphanumeric result strings. It 
should also support disconnecting by lowering DTR (data terminal ready). In 
any case, DTR must not be forced.

(4) The modem you use must NOT echo characters sent by FRONTDOOR, or 
have CD (carrier detect) forced.

(5) When using a high speed modem such as HST and Trailblazer, it is often 
necessary to LOCK the COM port in your MajorBBS.


US ROBOTICS HST MODEM SWITCH SETTING

LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE BACK OF THE MODEM - wide switch to 
the left:

HST Modems with 11 back switches NOTE:     Up=OFF      Down=ON

		[wide]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF






SILVER BULLET Step #4

SCOUTING THE BATTLEFIELD



In your \FIDO\X00 directory you should have a series of related files 
(X00.EXE, etc.). These belong to the FOSSIL DRIVER which must always be 
run prior to working with FRONTDOOR. From within that sub directory 
simply type X00 to load it. Once you load the FOSSIL DRIVER you will then 
switch to the \FIDO\FD sub directory and run FRONTDOOR's FDSETUP.EXE 
program. That is where the battle will take place, learning how to tell 
FRONTDOOR where everything is, adding phone numbers, your own node 
number, etc. The value of the SILVER BULLET approach will make itself very 
evident in this all important section. There are so many configuration 
possibilities, and 150+ pages of FRONTDOOR documentation to spell them 
out, that it soon becomes clear that ANY ONE mistake could cause you to 
become a victim rather than a victor. Not to worry, though. You will be led 
through the mine fields step by step. Following FRONTDOOR's Setup, you will 
add a new FORUM to your MajorBBS board. As all present and former RIME 
network Sysops know, the way you TYPE the name of the conference is very 
important. All FORUM names which will import mail through a network must 
look like this: /Name. Please note that it begins with a slash to the right. The 
entire name, including the slash, should not exceed nine characters.

FINAL PRE-BATTLE CHECK LIST

[ ] Do you have your Node assignment from the Coordinator?

[ ] Have you located a local continuous mail system (FIDO NODE in your local 
calling zone) who is willing to pass mail to you?

[ ] Have you chosen an ECHO (conference)?

[ ] Is the MjrFIDO software installed correctly?

[ ] Have you had a good night's sleep? Avoided fights with the family? Avoided 
alcohol for 24 hours? Generally put yourself into a positive and optimistic 
frame of mind? (Intelligence from the Battle front tells us that few Sysops ever 
pass this final test)

SO FINALLY YOU ARE READY TO GO INTO BATTLE!



SILVER BULLET Step #5

SHARPENING YOUR TOOLS OF WAR !



We're in the thick of battle now - about to go on the attack. Our objective, to 
use the FDSETUP program to configure FRONTDOOR.

PRELIMINARY: Before FRONTDOOR or its FDSETUP program can be used, 
we must install our Fossil Driver (X00).

[1] cd  \FIDO\X00   (change to the X00 sub directory)

[2] Check to see that on the sub directory is a file named: X00.EXE. In the 
event that it is not there, but you find a file named: X00.SYS, simply use the 
DOS RENAME command to change the name of the file to X00.EXE. For 
example, if you have X00.SYS in C:\FIDO\X00 use the following command 
syntax:

REN  C:\FIDO\X00\OLDNAME   NEWNAME

or

REN  C:\FIDO\X00\X00.SYS   X00.EXE

[3] This file is unique in that the first time you invoke it the fossil driver loads; 
the second time you invoke it the fossil driver unloads.

[4] You fire your first shot by invoking the fossil driver now by typing: "X00 
E". The extra 'E' on the end turns off the extra blue screen which would 
otherwise be seen.

NOW THE FOSSIL DRIVER HAS BEEN INSTALLED.

FRONTDOOR's SETUP

[1] From within FRONTDOOR's sub directory (C:\FIDO\FD) invoke the 
program by typing: "FDSETUP". The program will detect that this is the first 
time that it has been used since its main operating file is missing. It will ask if 
you want to create one, and if so to press the space bar. PRESS THE SPACE 
BAR and you are on your way. Supply your name and a password as required.

HINT: At this point you will be working from a set of eight pull-down menus 
which we will be using hereafter. The SILVER BULLET way is to jump and 
skip to ONLY THOSE THAT MUST BE CHANGED to get you up and 
running in the shortest amount or time. Later you will want to read in detail 
about the use of all the variables in the FRONTDOOR USERS' GUIDE which 
came with your files. The FRONTDOOR USERS' GUIDE is an invaluable 
reference since it is the definitive statement concerning what FRONTDOOR 
contains.

[2] GLOBAL MENU: Use the right arrow to go to the GLOBAL pull-down 
menu. The following shows how to change the sub-menus. When the sub-menu 
is highlighted, give a RETURN. To leave the sub-menu, simply give an ESC.

ADDRESS
	Address
		MAIN 1:9999/999
		NOTE:	1 = The USA
			9999 = Your regional network
			999 = Your local node number
	Site Info
		Name		Your BBS
		Location		City & State
		Phone#		BBS phone number
		Speed		Maximum modem speed
		Flags		XA,,V32,V42,V32B,V42B 
	Domains
	AKA Matching

Leave the rest of the menu unchanged.

FILENAMES and PATHS

	System		C:\FIDO\FD\
	Netmail		C:\FIDO\FD\MAIL\
	Files		C:\FIDO\FD\FILES\
	Packets		C:\FIDO\FD\PACKET.SQ\
	Log File		C:\FIDO\FD\FD.LOG
	Banner		(blank)
	Nodelist		C:\FIDO\FD\NODELIST\
	In-event		(blank for now)
	MSG Base	C:\FIDO\FD\MAIL\MSG
	Swapping	C:\
	Semaphore	(blank)

GENERAL

	Your country code	1
	Screen flickers		NO (unless otherwise)
	Use "fastkey"		NO (for now)
	Screen blanking		NO (for now)
	Blackout timer		20
	Extended Keyboard	(Yes or No) in accordance with your system
	Force 24-hour fmt	YES (for now)

USER MAINTENANCE

	Username		Access

1	YOUR NAME		SUPERVISOR

[3] MAILER MENU (use right arrow to choose)

MISCELLANEOUS

Mail from unlisted systems			YES
Mail from "unprotected" systems 		YES
Mail from unlisted points			NO
Kill empty received messages		NO
Terminal-only (no mail)			NO
Mail-only (no BBS) 			YES
Match remote's zone 			YES
Present all AKAs to remote system		YES
Trigger exit upon receipt of netmail		NO
Upon receipt of ANY file			NO
Print received messages			NO
Busy retries				35
Resend retries				0
Retry delay				30
Delay before first call			NO
Days to keep mail history			7
BBS software name 			MajorBBS
Seconds before passing to BBS		11
Minimum undialable cost			5
Honor Return Receipt Requests (RRQ)		No



LOG

On this menu all answers are YES.

FILE REQUESTS

	Mode				Anyone can request
	List				C:\FIDO\FD\FREQ.LST
	SecList				(blank)
	Alias				(blank)
	SecAlias				(blank)
	Message				(blank)
	Max match			0
	Max time			0
	Max size			0
	Min speed			300
	Limited				No
	Start				00:00
	End				00:00
	Days				------A

FDSERVER

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

EXTERNAL MAIL

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

DISPLAY

	Mail waiting flashing		YES
	Display clock			YES
	Display timestamp		YES
	Screen size			25

NOTE: Screen size refers to the number of lines which are normally printed 
on your screen. If for some reason yours is non-standard, change this figure 
accordingly.



COLORS
	Customized
	Default mono set
	Default color set

NOTE: Highlight either "Default mono set" or "Default color set" and give 
a return to choose the set of default values appropriate for your monitor.

HIDDEN DIAL INFO

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

FUNCTION KEYS

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

ERROR LEVELS

	300			31
	1200			31
	1275			31
	2400			31
	4800			31
	9600			31
	14400			31
	19200			31
	38400			31
	Received mail		50
	Create BAT.file		Yes

AUDIO CONTROL

	Clock				Yes
	Unpacked any mail		No
	Unpacked high priority mail 	No
	Waiting mail			Yes
	Inbound connection		Yes
	Outbound connection		Yes
	Completed mail transfer		No
	BBS caller			No
	Fatal error 			Yes
	Audio start time			00:00
	Audio end time			00:00
SWAPPING

	Swapping			Yes
	Use LIM/EMS			No

NOTE: The SILVER BULLET approach chooses swapping EVEN IF you do 
have extended memory on your computer. The reason is to reduce the chance 
of conflict over memory. When you are up and running, you may want to 
come back and change this if appropriate.

PROTECTION

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

[4] EDITOR MENU (use right arrow to choose)

MISCELLANEOUS

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

KEYBOARD MACROS

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

ORIGIN LINES

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

COLORS
	Customized
	Default mono set
	Default color set

NOTE: As before highlight either "Default mono set" or "Default color set" 
and give a return to choose its default values.

XLAT.IN

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

XLAT.OUT

	Ignore and go on to the next menu
SWAPPING

	Swapping		Yes
	Use Lim/EMS		No

NOTE: Once again we choose Swapping for now to avoid the possibility of 
memory conflict. Later you may wish to change this.

[5] TERMINAL MENU (use right arrow to choose)

MISCELLANEOUS

	Init				AT|
	Download			C:\FIDO\FD\FILES
	Upload				C:\FIDO\FD\FILES
	Editor				(blank)
	Protocol				Zmodem
	Emulation			TTY
	Avatar				Yes
	Buffer				5
	Connect noise			Yes
	Transfer noise			Yes
	Use tables			No
	Auto Zmodem			Yes
	Local echo			No
	Wrap around			Yes
	Delay				10
	Logging				No

KEYBOARD MACROS

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

XLAT.IN

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

XLAT.OUT

	Ignore and go on to the next menu

[6] MODEM MENU (use right arrow to choose)


HARDWARE

	Modem Port			1
	Maximum baud rate 		19200

NOTE: Change this to the actual baud rate of the modem which you are 
using.

	Lock Port			YES

NOTE: You should lock the baud rate in  MAJOR BBS as well for the BBS line #1.

	Reset Modem to connect speed	NO
	Lower DTR when busy 		YES
	Lower DTR to terminate call	YES
	Toggle DTR when dialing		YES
	Carrier detect mask		128
	Inbound Buffer			0
	Outbound Buffer			0

MESSAGES

	(accept defaults - go on to next menu)


COMMAND STRINGS

	Escape code	+++
	Return on-line	~ATO|
	Onhook		ATH|
	Offhook		~ATH1|
	Dial		ATDT
	Prefix		(blank)
	Suffix		|
	Delay		7
	Init-1		ATZAT&G1&K0&M4S19=2B&B1&H1&R2&N0S9=100|
	Init-2		ATQ0X1V1S7=60|

NOTE: In the above menu, the only letter (O) appears after "Return on 
line." Every other round figure in the menu is a zero (0). Check and double 
check your typing of the INIT string. It sets the parameters of a US Robotics 
HST modem. There must be no error in the transcription.

ANSWER CONTROL

	Manual answer		YES
	Force answer		ATA|
	Answer delay		5
	Limited hours		NO
	Starting time		00:00
	Ending time		00:00

[7] PRINTER MENU (use right arrow to choose)

NOTE: The printer features are not available on the non-commercial version 
of FRONTDOOR which you have received. Go on to the next menu.


[8] MANAGER MENU (use right arrow to choose)

EVENTS

NOTE: We shall start with five events (numbered 0-4). The following is the 
purpose of each event:

#0 A required board event for system software. This event lasts only 00:01 
minute.

#1 The event which makes room for your MajorBBS board to run 23:59 
minutes per day.  You will notice that events 0 plus 1 = 24:00 hours.

#2 The event which interjects itself to allow your BBS to come down during 
FIDONET's required National Mail Hour (4:00 AM to 5:00AM) for the 
purpose of collecting mail. In conjunction with a program called ROUTE.FD it 
forces your FRONTDOOR program to POLL your Host for any mail which it 
might be holding for you. If your POLL does not go through because of heavy 
traffic on your host's board during that hour, one alternative is to POLL 
manually at some other time of the day or night. Another alternative is to set up 
additional automatic timed event(s) for periods of the day or night when you 
expect your host's board to be more accessible. You have a Configuration 2 
Parameter in the CNF program of MajorBBS which allows you to specify a 
special timed event (i.e. 4:00 AM) when your BBS should come down; this is 
complemented by an entry you will make in the CVIFIDO.BAT file. That file 
lists the timed events and permits you to point to FIDOMAIL.BAT file which 
does the mail collection and then brings your BBS back up again.

#3 This is called an EXTERNAL event. It is the event which forces your board 
to leave FRONTDOOR at the conclusion of the national mail hour (5:00 AM). 
Control returns to the BBS.BAT file which in turn brings you MajorBBS board 
back up again. In the event that your POLL does not go through because of 
heavy traffic on your host's board during that hour, one alternative is to POLL 
manually at some other time of the day or night. Another alternative would be 
to set up additional automatic timed event(s) for periods of the day or night 
when you expect your host's board to be more accessible.

#4 Another EXTERNAL event. It is the event which forces your board to leave 
FRONTDOOR and compile a new NODELIST by adding in the updates you 
will receive from your Host on a weekly basis.


Manager Menu Screen:
=========================================================
#
T
Days
M
Start
Length
Lev
Min
Max
Delay

0
@
------A
*
00:00
00:01
0
0
-1
0

1
A
------A
+
00:00
23:59
0
0
-1
0

2
B
------A
+
04:00
01:00
0
0
-1
0

3
X
------A
+
05:00
00:01
50
0
-1
0

4
X
----S--
+
04:50
00:01
63
0
-1
0

=========================================================

Pressing ENTER on any one of the above chart's highlighted lines leads to two 
sub-menus for each. They are listed below in order:

LINE #0 HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

	Tag			@
	Days			------A
	Modifier 			Add eventbase (*)
	Start time		00:00
	Length			00:01
	Errorlevel		0
	Min.cost			0
	Max cost			-1
	Behavior			(blank)
	Retry delay		0





LINE Behavior HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)
Toggle the following list items YES:

	Allow file requests
	Attempt to pickup waiting mail
	Allow nodes to pickup waiting mail

ALL others on the list should be toggled NO


LINE #1 HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

	Tag			A
	Days			------A
	Modifier 			Add eventbase (+)
	Start time		00:00
	Length			23:59
	Errorlevel		0
	Min.cost			0
	Max cost			-1
	Behavior			(blank)
	Retry delay		0

	** LINE Behavior HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

Toggle the following list items YES:

	Allow file requests
	Pickup file requests
	Attempt to pickup waiting mail
	Allow nodes to pickup waiting mail

ALL others on the list should be toggled NO



LINE #2 HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

	Tag			B
	Days			------A
	Modifier 			Add eventbase (+)
	Start time		04:00
	Length			01:00
	Errorlevel		0
	Min.cost			0
	Max cost			-1
	Behavior			(blank)
	Retry delay		0

	** LINE Behavior HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

Toggle the following list items YES:

	Allow file requests
	Attempt to pickup waiting mail
	Allow nodes to pickup waiting mail

ALL others on the list should be toggled NO

LINE #3 HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

	Tag			X
	Days			------A
	Modifier			Add eventbase (+)
	Start time		05:00
	Length			00:01
	Errorlevel		50
	Min.cost			0
	Max cost			-1
	Behavior			(blank)
	Retry delay		0

	** LINE Behavior HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

	Allow users during event		NO
	Forced				YES (use space bar to toggle)
	Inactive				NO



LINE #4 HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

	Tag			X
	Days			----S-- 
	Modifier			Add eventbase (+)
	Start time		04:50
	Length			00:01
	Errorlevel		63
	Min.cost			0
	Max cost			-1
	Behavior			(blank)
	Retry delay		0

	** LINE Days HIGHLIGTED: (give a return)

	Monday
	Tuesday
	Wednesday
	Thursday
	Friday
	Saturday	*  (Use the space bar to toggle on and the rest off)
	Sunday
	All
	
	** LINE Behavior HIGHLIGHTED: (give a return)

	Allow users during event		NO
	Forced				YES (use space bar to toggle)
	Inactive				NO


FOLDER MANAGER

NOTE: Each Echo Mail Conference that you intend to carry must be entered 
into the FOLDER MANAGER. Each takes the space of ONE line and uses 
the conference name that FIDO accepts, not necessarily the name you give it 
on your MajorBBS board.

In the following example, the MIDI-NET conference is being imported. First 
highlight the line and press RETURN. The following sub-menu is revealed:

Status (a RETURN reveals another menu) Origin (leave this sub-menu blank 
for now)

	Title	MIDI-NET
	Path	C:\FIDO\FD\MAIL\MIDINET\

NOTE: The MIDINET sub directory under MAIL must be created by you in 
DOS. Its name is spelled exactly the way it will appear on your BBS, not in 
the Echo Conference list. The trailing left-leaning backslash is required.

	Users		1
	Password 	NO
	USE AKA	1:9999/999     (your node number)

** Highlight the "Status" line and find the following status list. The space bar 
is used to toggle a mark by three items on the list. We use an asterisk (*) to 
indicate the ones that should be marked:

	Restricted
	Echo Info	*
	Export Ok	*
	Echomail	*
	Local
	Translate
	QuicksBBS
	Private
	Read-only



SECURITY

NOTE: It is not unusual for your NEC's BBS to request that you use a 
PASSWORD when picking up Echo  Mail  packets.  It  is  within 
FRONTDOOR's Security Manager that you list your Password  for use  
during automatic transmissions. Naturally under SYSTEM you will put your 
own node number, and under Password one of your own invention which has 
been agreed upon already by you and the NEC. Answering YES to FREQs 
means that files can be picked up from you as well.

Security Menu Screen:
=======================================================

 #	SYSTEM	PASSWORD	FREQs

1	1:9999/999	WXYZ		YES

=======================================================

FILE PROTECTION  (Leave this blank for now.)




SILVER BULLET #6

THE FINAL BRIEFING

INSERTING INFORMATION INTO KEY FILES

Now that  FRONTDOOR's configuration  is  finished, information must be 
added to specific files which you received in your original packet. These files 
work with FRONTDOOR and contain some of the same information in specific 
formats. They are used to deliver information to MjrFIDO which inserts them 
into MajorBBS.

You will have to use a text editor such as QEDIT or EDLIN to insert or change 
information in the files. After you make the changes, make sure you save each 
again as a TEXT file.

Also, throughout this documentation we ASSUME that all of your FIDO 
required files are on Hard Drive C:, and your MajorBBS system is on Hard 
Drive D:.  If this is not the case on your system, your must change drive 
designations in the files as appropriate.

[0] Directory: C:\FIDO
FILE: MJRFIDO.REG

This file is the REGISTRATION KEY file which contains one line.  The first 
line is your registration number.  The file will look something like:

123456789

Change number "123456789" to your registration number.  Please contact 
Crystal Vision, Inc. for your registration number.



[1] Directory: C:\BBSV6
FILE: FIDOMAIL.BAT

This file is the KEY file which runs the entire ECHOMAIL process on your 
board. For that reason we shall list the file with comments here.

FIDOMAIL.BAT (begins)

REM ********************************************
REM * MjrFIDO Batch File for Processing FidoNet Mail    *
REM ********************************************

REM  LOAD BTRIEVE

C:
CD \BBSV6
CVILOCK
C:\BBSV6\BTRIEVE /P:2048
C:
CD \FIDO
BLDUSR /b \BBSV6
FIDOEXP MjrFido.Cfg
CD \FIDO\SQUISH
SQUISH OUT SQUASH
CD \FIDO\FD
\FIDO\X00\X00 E

:frontdoor

FD

if not errorlevel 63 goto noupdate
CD \FIDO\FD\NODELIST
pkxarc ..\files\nodediff.a??
del ..\files\nodediff.a??
\FIDO\FD\mergenl
del nodediff.*
CD \FIDO\FD
fdnc/f
goto frontdoor

:noupdate

CD \FIDO
\FIDO\X00\X00
CD \FIDO\SQUISH
SQUISH IN

CD \FIDO
FIDOIMP MjrFido.Cfg
CD \BBSV6

IF EXIST TICKCMD.BAT CALL TICKCMD.BAT
IF EXIST TICKCMD.BAT DEL *.CMD
IF EXIST TICKCMD.BAT DEL TICKCMD.BAT

FIDOMAIL.BAT (ends)


[2] Directory: C:\FIDO\SQUISH
FILE: AREAS.BBS

Edit the AREAS.BBS to include particular information about your  BBS.  A 
special sub-directory under MAIL has been created for EACH conference we 
import. Note the SPELLING of the sub-directory names are the same as the 
spelling of those conferences (FORUMs) which you created on MajorBBS.

AREAS.BBS (begins)

; Like all standard AREAS.BBS files, the first NON-COMMENT line should
; be the name of your system, followed by an exclamation point, and then
; your name.  This name will be used when adding origin lines to messages
; which were created on your system.

MY BBS NAME * Anywhere, USA * 123-456-7890 ! John Doe

; Next, you can define any number of EchoMail areas.  Squish uses the
; standard format for defining EchoMail areas, but with one exception:
;
; To specify a Squish-format message area, add a dollar sign ('$')
; before the path/filename of the area.  For example, to declare
; the D:\MSG\AARDVARK.SQ? files as being of the Squish type, one would
; place the following entry in AREAS.BBS:
;
;    $D:\MSG\AARDVARK        AARDVARK        1:123/1 2 ...
;
; If an area's path does NOT begin with a '$', Squish assumes that
; the area uses the *.MSG format.
;
; To specify a "passthru" message area, add an octothorpe ('#') before
; the path/filename of the area.  In most cases, you'll want
; to declare passthru areas using the Squish format (add "#$" before
; the area's path), since passthru Squish areas do not need a separate
; directory to hold the duplicate data files.
;
; MSG Directory		Name		My Hub
; -------------------------	-------------	---------------------
c:\fido\fd\mail\sysop	C_ECHO	1:265/7
c:\fido\fd\mail\midinet	UNIX		1:265/7

AREAS.BBS (ends)

[3] Directory: C:\FIDO\SQUISH
FILE: SQUISH.CFG

The SQUISH.CFG file has been pre-setup for use by your system.  Some minor 
changes will be required.  The following is a step by step list of changes you 
may need to make to the SQUISH.CFG file.

1.  The Address line.  Example:

Address		1:999/999
Address		2:9999/9999

This line can have many addresses.  Put all of your AKAs on this line along 
with your main address number.

2. The NetFile line.  Example:

NetFile                 C:\fido\fd\files

There can be several NetFile lines.  The squish.cfg file will have examples 
commented out.  This line should point to your directory where inbound files 
and mail.

3. The AreasBBS line.  Example:

AreasBBS        c:\fido\squish\Areas.BBS

This is where your AREAS.BBS file is located.  With SQUISH, you will 
require a single AREAS.BBS for all networks you are processing.

4. The Outbound Line.  Example:

Outbound        c:\fido\fd\packet

Where squish will put your outbound mail.  Squish will add a (.SQ) to the end 
of this directory name automatically.  So do not create the above directory as 
you have already done so if you are following these directions correctly.

5. The LogFile Line.  Example:

LogFile         Squish.Log

This LogFile does grow, so you will need to delete it every now and then.

6. The Origin Line.  Example:

Origin    My True Love BBS * Someplace, USA 12345 * (123)-456-7890

The 'Origin' is used to specify a default origin line for EchoMail area.  This 
Origin Tag Line is used only if one is not already in a message.  Origin Tag 
Lines are adding during EXPORT of a message.  The FIDOEXP program reads 
ORIGIN lines from the MJRFIDO.CFG file if you have configured them.

7. The Pack Line.  Example:

Pack Zip	1:234/All
Pack Arc	1:123/All

The Pack line can have several lines as shown above.  Each line keys two 
things for squish.  The first is the type of compression utility to use.  The 
second is which network to use the compression utility on.  The first Pack line 
indicates that the Zip compression is to be used on network 234 while the 
second Pack line indicates that Arc is to be used on network 123.

8. The NetArea Line.  Example:

NetArea         NETMAIL         c:\fido\fd\mail

The NetArea line tells Squish where to find your NETMAIL.

9. The DupeArea Line.  Example:

DupeArea        DUPES           c:\fido\fd\mail\msg

The DupeArea line tells Squish where to put any duplicate messages.

10. Save the SQUISH.CFG file and then edit your AREAS.BBS file in the 
C:\FIDO\SQUISH directory.  Add all of your echos to this file.  If you are in 
several networks and have multiple AREAS.BBS files, merge them all into this 
one file.  Squish will handle them all.

[4] Directory: C:\FIDO
FILE: AREAS.MJR

AREAS.MJR (begin)

; AREAS.MJR : Echomail Configuration File for MjrFIDO
;
; The (;) in front of each line indicates a comment line.  There should
; be NO BLANK LINES in this file!  Only lines that start with (;) or
; they should be formatted as below.
;
; This is the MjrFIDO Control File for IMPORTing and EXPORTing messages.
;
; Directory - Full drive and path (no slash at the end) of where messages
;             will be stored during IMPORT and EXPORT.
;
; Area Name - Name of the ECHOMAIL area at it appears in the
; BACKBONE.BBS file or the FILEBONE.BBS file.
;
; Hub Node - Which system you receive the ECHOMAIL from.
;
; My Node   - Our Node Number on the corresponding network.
;
; Forum Name - MBBS Forum Name.
;
; DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE LINES WITH THE (;) AT THE FAR 
;LEFT!
;
; Directory
Area Name
Hub Node
My Node
Forum Name

;





c:\fido\fd\mail
NETMAIL
1:265/4
1:265/111
/Noname

c:\fido\fd\mail\sysop
SYSOP-265
1:265/4
1:265/111
/Sysop265

;
;------------------------------------------------
; The following are FILE BONE Areas
;-----------------------------------------------
;
; Directory
Area Name
Hub Node
My Node
Library Name

;





c:\bbsv6\WinProg
Win_Prog
1:265/4
1:265/111
WinProg

c:\bbsv6\NTApps
NT_APPS
1:265/4
1:265/111
NTApps



AREAS.MJR (ends)

Edit the AREAS.MJR file and modify it to reflect the echoes you which to 
receive from FidoNet. This file ties the MajorBBS FORUMS to the Echo and 
the node you call to receive mail.  Note the first line with the keywork 
NETMAIL.  This line should remain in the file even if you are not using the 
NETMAIL features of MjrFIDO.  The NETMAIL has no Forum so the 
"/Noname" is just a place holder and is never used by the MjrFIDO software.

[5] Directory: C:\FIDO\FD
FILE: ROUTE.FD

Edit ROUTE.FD to include particular information about your BBS. It must 
include the Node # of your NEC from whom you receive mail. In the example 
shown, the NEC for the Beta site is 1:120/116.

ROUTE.FD is connected to the EVENT MANAGER which you configured in 
FRONTDOOR. During that configuration, there were actually 5 events 
scheduled (0-4):

	0	was tagged @
	1	was tagged A
	2	was tagged B
	3	was tagged X
	4	was tagged X

ROUTE.FD defines Schedules A & B. It is Schedule B which forces 
FRONTDOOR to POLL (dial out) to your NEC during the national mail hour 
for the purpose of picking up mail.




ROUTE.FD (begins) - FRONTDOOR version 2.02

No-Route   MYNET
SCHEDULE   A   CM   *
SEND-TO   1:120/116   1:*   2:*   3:*
NO-ROUTE   1:120/116
NO-SCRIPT   *

SCHEDULE   B   CM   *
SEND-TO   1:120/116   1:*   2:*   3:*
NO-ROUTE   1:120/116
NO-SCRIPT   *
POLL   1:120/116

ROUTE.FD (ends)

[6] Directory: C:\FIDO\FD
FILE: FDNODE.CTL

This file is well documented when you look at it with your ASCII editor. 
Always remember that when a line has a semi-colon in front of it (;) it is NOT 
processed. Therefore, you are ONLY concerned about the lines that are flush 
left and will be executed.

A.  Look down approximately eleven lines for the word NODE and then a node 
address. You must put YOUR node address there. For example at the BETA 
TEST site for MjrFIDO the line reads:

NODE	1:120/257

B.  Continue half way down through the file until you find the word DIAL. It 
will look like this:

DIAL / 011-

The purpose of this is to tell FRONTDOOR which dialing exchanges are 
LOCAL to you rather than long distance. For example, in Detroit (area code 
313) calls to the 521 exchange (as in 521-5555) are local calls when dialed 
from the CHRISTIAN CROSSROADS BBS. Each exchange is placed on a line 
of its own. For example, if we wish to tell the program that the following 
exchanges are local for us:

 521,545,542,756,582
We will insert the following lines flush left under the header:

 DIAL / 011-
 1-313-521 521
 1-313-545 545
 1-313-542 542
 1-313-756 756
 1-313-582 582

In the above list, you will change 313 to the telephone exchange for your area. 
Then there is a hyphen between it and each of the exchanges, followed by a 
blank and a repeat of the exchange number.

C.  Save these changes to the file.

[7] COMPILING ALL THESE CHANGES

Finally, after all of these changes have been made FRONTDOOR must be 
compiled. It is a simple matter, but you must have present on the same 
directory the NODELIST which includes your Node. You received this from 
the Network Coordinator.

Change to the FRONTDOOR sub directory:
C:\FIDO\FD

Type the command to compile:
FDNC/F

You wait a while, this the NODELIST contains over 10,000 nodes.

[8] In order for the AUTOMATIC polling of your NEC's BBS to pick up mail, do the 
following:

A.  In CONFIGURATION 2 of MajorBBS, insert a TIMED EVENT for 4:00 AM.
B.  Edit the CVIFIDO.MDF file and add FIDOMAIL to the corresponding Event entry       
at the end of the file.  

	Example:	Event-1: FIDOMAIL


[9] The last step in this sequence is to make sure that you have added the new 
ECHO(s) (FORUMs) to MajorBBS and that your MajorBBS has MHS Mode 
turned on. This is accomplished in the usual manner: you sign on as SYSOP, 
go to any existing FORUM, use the OPERATIONS MENU, and then create a 
new FORUM. You might want to know that users of our BETA BOARD are 
able to distinguish between local FORUMs and Network FORUMs by observing 
the CASE of the letters:

/Sysops  = Network FORUM (or conference)
/TESTS = Local FORUM (or conference)

While you are creating the FORUM, you will be asked to create/edit the 
FORUM header.  The FORUM header is actually the first message in the 
FORUM.  This first message provides information about the FORUM so that 
the MajorBBS knows how to control the FORUM messages.  When you 
create/edit this FORUM header message, add two lines at the very top of the 
message.  This can be done when you create the FORUM or you can edit the 
FORUM header message at a later time.  Add the following two lines at the top 
of the FORUM header:

MHS Addr: SYSOPS
Message Lifetime: 3 days

The "MHS Addr:" lets MajorBBS know that this FORUM is to send and 
receive MHS formatted messages.  The "SYSOPS" should be the name of the 
FidoNet Echo as it appears in the FidoNet Backbone list.  Another example 
would be the "MIDINET" echo:

MHS Addr: MIDINET
Message Lifetime: 3 days

The "Message Lifetime:" tells MajorBBS to delete messages which are more 
than 3 days old.  This is to prevent the database GALMSG.DAT from filling up 
your hard disk.  You will receive many times the mail your BBS produces.  So 
set this value to a low number like 2 or 3 until you get the hang of how much 
mail is pouring into your BBS, then you can adjust it up or down for each 
FORUM as required.


Now change to directory \BBSV6 and execute the BBS.BAT file by typing 
"BBS".  Select option 4 from the menu to enter the "Configuration Options".   
Press the F8 key and type "MHS" and CNF should search and find MHS option 
for you.  The following is an example of what the four options should be 
changed to:


Do you wish to activate MHS-type messaging?		YES
Outbound directory for MHS?			\BBSV6\MHSOUT
Outbound parcel directory for MHS?			\BBSV6\MHSOUT\PARCEL
Inbound directory for MHS?				\BBSV6\MHSIN
MHS Gateway Name?				BBSNAME
Send E-mail to Sysop regarding failed MHS import?	NO


The Outbound and Inbound directories must be unique.  They cannot be the 
same directory!  The last option should be your BBS Name or tag of some sort 
which uniquely identifies your BBS from others.  You are now ready to process 
mail



SILVER BULLET #7

C*H*A*R*G*E !


Now comes the moment of truth as it does for any real battle. We are about to 
find out just how well you followed the setup and directions. Victory is 
tantalizingly close; we can just imagine what it will be like to have the wealth 
of all those FIDO conferences flowing into our MajorBBS boards. How sweet it 
will be!

On the other hand, the MONSTER knows that it takes just ONE TYPO, one 
path out of order, for us to taste the ashes of defeat. But we have checked and 
double-checked (you have, haven't you?). Casting aside all doubts let's GO FOR 
IT!

First we attack in the MANUAL MODE (hand to hand combat)

[1] Change to the MajorBBS sub directory:

CD \BBSV6

[2] Type the name of the batch file:

FIDOMAIL  (return)

The battle is on - keep an eagle eye on the screen for any error messages which 
may appear as the file races along on its mission. Use the PAUSE button if 
necessary to read an error message and get your facts straight.

Suddenly FRONTDOOR initializes and comes up. It settles down and says 
"Waiting for a call or event" - either a command from you or a call coming in.

[3] Type ALT+F (hold down the alternate key and press F at the same time).

A line opens in the middle of the screen. Type in the node number (last three 
digits of your NEC's BBS) and give a return. FRONTDOOR immediately 
begins dialing out to your NEC's BBS to find out if any mail is waiting.

[4] FRONTDOOR immediately dials the telephone number. If it cannot make 
an immediate connection, it will continue to dial a preset number of times with 
appropriate pauses in between.

When it does connect, any mail packets or files which are on HOLD are 
transferred to your computer. FRONTDOOR then signs off and says: "Waiting 
for a call or event."

[5] At this point you issue an ALT-Q for QUIT (hold down the alternate key 
and Q at the same time). Then the FIDOMAIL batch file takes over again and 
begins to import the mail packets into your MajorBBS computer. It is 
fascinating to watch (when all goes well and you are winning!).

[6] At the end of the FIDOMAIL batch run you will see the GALTOSS or 
CVIMHS program executing on MajorBBS. Naturally, keep an eye on any 
change in your new FIDO FORUMS. If mail came in, it should show 
immediately in the number of files written to the FORUM.

[7] At this point, you have either broken out the champagne for the VICTORY 
CELEBRATION, or you are scratching you head and checking your notes 
again. If anything could go wrong, it probably did. Those who find themselves 
in a NO-WIN situation, jump down to the Valley of the Vanquished below (the 
next section).

[8] If you are reading this, it means that the MANUAL method worked and you 
are a clear-cut WINNER. In fact, you are in a position to predict that the 
AUTOMATIC method will work as well.  Bring up your MajorBBS again and 
let's PARTY! Later, when  you are  fast asleep (certainly the celebration party 
won't go till 4:00 AM!) your BBS will go down automatically and call your 
NEC for mail.


R E A D  N O  M O R E --- Take a vacation --- you've earned it.

IN THE VALLEY OF THE VANQUISHED

If it is any consolation, there is NOBILITY in a fight well fought - even if final 
victory has eluded you. Perhaps you are tired of being noble, and would rather 
GET ON WITH IT. Well, for most of us debugging programs has become a 
way of life, so what else is new?

1)  Did you notice any error messages flashing by when you ran FIDOMAIL?

2)  A sure fire method of finding errors is to type out the FIDOMAIL.BAT. 
Then you will manually execute EACH part of the batch file one by one. For 
example,
A)  Go to C:\BBSV6 sub directory

BTRIEVE /P:2048
CVILOCK

B)  GO to C:\FIDO

ETC.ETC.ETC.

3)  If all else fails you will be able to contact Skip Potter. He  is willing to work 
with you to get everything up and running. He has talked many SYSOPs 
through this process, and is well aware of where mistakes are usually made. 
You may contact him in the following manners:

 VOICE: (703) 680-4733 before 10:00 PM EST

 TOPGUN BBS:		(703) 730-1420
 FIDO Network Node: 	1:265/111
 Internet:		spotter@mailgate.com



In the event that you want him to telephone you, please leave permission for 
him to call you back collect along with your telephone number.




SILVER BULLET #8

SETTING UP NETMAIL

PRIVATE MAIL USING NETMAIL
Once you have established a working system and are sure that echomail can be 
passed to and from your MajorBBS, it is time to add private electronic mail 
(EMAIL) to your MajorBBS-to-FidoNet connection. 
USING PRIVATE EMAIL (NETMAIL) WITH MAJORBBS

To send private Email to someone in FidoNet, use the following example:

Skip Potter @ 1:265/111

or

Skip Potter@TOPGUN

You will then write your Email as you have in the past.  

You may wish to edit the file GALMS.MSG to modifications to the Email 
prompts explaining that messages can be either MHS or FidoNet.  This will 
help your users understand what mail systems are available on your BBS.


USING NETMAIL WITH NOVELL MHS

Please do not get confused with Novell MHS and Major BBS MHS.  You are 
NOT required to buy Novell MHS to get this software to operate!  Major BBS 
simply uses the same message format as Novell MHS, MjrFIDO understands 
the Major BBS MHS format and will convert the mail without using Novell 
MHS.

However, if you are using Novell MHS already or intend to start using it, there 
are two rules you need to follow in order to maintain order with the two mail 
systems (Novell MHS & MjrFIDO Netmail).

1.  You must use the Novell MHS in batch mode only.
2.  You must run the MjrFIDO software first before you run the Novell MHS in 
batch mode.

MjrFIDO scans all out going MHS mail and will ONLY pickup messages with 
a valid FIDONET addresses or an address which is in the HOSTNAME.TBL 
translation table file.  It will then erase the FidoNet messages leaving MHS 
addressed messages for the Novell MHS mail system.



APPENDIX 1

FILES AND SUB-DIRECTORIES



This documentation has assumed that all of the FIDO files would be on Hard 
Drive C:.  Some of the files listed below are generated by the FrontDoor 
Software, the MjrFIDO software or will require that you create them with your 
text editor.  Each file created by a program is indicated with an (*) in front of 
the filename.  The following is a list of all the files you should have in each 
sub-directory:

C:\FIDO\*.*

AREAS.MJR		FIDOIMP.EXE
*NAMES.NET		FD (DIR)
*USERS.NET		SQUISH (DIR)
HOSTNAME.TBL	X00 (DIR)
FIDOEXP.EXE		BLDUSR.EXE
BUSRT.EXE		TICKIMP.EXE
MJRFIDO.REG		SQUISH (DIR)
FIDORT.BAT		MJRFIDO.CFG

C:\FIDO\FD\*.*

*EVENT.SYS		MAIL (DIR)
FD.EXE 		MERGENL.COM
*FD.LOG 		MERGENL.DOC
FD.OVR 		*FD.SYS
FDNC.EXE		*OUTBOUND.HIS
PACKET.SQ (DIR)	*LASTCALL.FD
*FDNODIAL.SYS	*PASSWORD.SYS
FM.EXE 		FILES (DIR)
ROUTE.FD		FM.OVR
FDSETUP.EXE		*FOLDER.SYS
FREQ.LST		*INBOUND.HIS
GREP.EXE




C:\FIDO\FD\NODELIST\*.*

NODELIST.XXX	*USERLIST.FDX
*NODELIST.FDX	*PHONE.FDA
*PHONE.FDX		FDNODE.CTL

C:\FIDO\X00\*.*

BOOT.COM		X00REF.DOC
BYPASS.OBJ		X00USER.DOC
FOSSIL.CHT		XU.EXE
X00.EXE

C:\FIDO\SQUISH

SQUISH.EXE		SQUISH.CFG
SQINFO.EXE		SQPACK.EXE
SQREIDX.EXE		SQUISH.PRN
SQCONV.EXE		SQFIX.EXE
SQSET.EXE		*SQUISH.LOG

C:\BIN		(A Directory which is in your PATH environment variable)

PKARC.EXE		PKZIP.EXE
PKXARC.EXE		PKUNZIP.EXE

C:\BBSV6

CVIFIDO.DOC		CVI1MAIL.BAT
CVIFIDO.MDF		CVI2MAIL.BAT
CVIKEY.MDF		*CVIKEY.DTA
CVILOCK.EXE

C:\FIDO\FD\MAIL\*.*

MIDINET  (DIR)		(Example of EchoMail Directory)
SYSOPS (DIR)		(Example of EchoMail Directory)
MSG (DIR)		(Bad Messages go here)


This documentation assumed that we were importing two ECHOES 
(conferences). Two sub-directories were created here named as the FORUMs 
will appear in MajorBBS, NOT the names used by FIDONET (i.e. MIDI-NET, 
LOCALSYSOP).  Do not put anything in the MIDINET or SYSOPS sub-
directories.

As mail  is received MAIL and its sub-directories start to fill up with files like 
2.MSG, 3.MSG, and LASTREAD.  These files are handled  automatically by 
the programs provided.

C:\FIDO\FD\PACKET.SQ\*.*

Add nothing to this sub-directory.  It is used by the programs provided in your 
packet to deliver mail to your MajorBBS.




APPENDIX 2

COMMAND LINE ARGUMENTS




Program:  FIDOEXP.EXE


The FIDOEXPort program takes any outbound mail generated by your 
MajorBBS and converts it to "*.MSG" formatted FidoNet mail.  The FIDOEXP 
program expects a single command line argument which is the filename of a 
valid MjrFIDO configuration file.  Example:  FIDOEXP  MJRFIDO.CFG



Program:  FIDOIMP.EXE


The FIDOIMPort program takes any inbound mail and converts it from 
"*.MSG" messages into MHS messages which the MajorBBS can read into the 
FORUMS.  Example:  FIDOIMP MJRFIDO.CFG



Program:  TICKIMP.EXE


The TICKIMPort program converts "*.TIC" files and their attachments into 
"*.CMD" files which can be imported into the FORUMS or the FILE 
LIBRARY.  Importing into the FILE LIBRARY is only available on 6.2x of 
MajorBBS.  If you have 6.12, then you must use the FORUMS import option.  
The format (FORUMS or FILE LIBRARY) is controlled by the MJRFIDO.CFG 
file.  Please read APPENDIX 3 for an explanation of each settable option 
available in the MJRFIDO.CFG file.  The TICKIMP program must be run 
before the FIDOIMP program.  If the TICKIMP program is not executed before 
the FIDOIMP program, the FIDOIMP program will move any inbound files to 
the directory pointed to by the INPARCELDIR keyword in the MJRFIDO.CFG 
file.




Program:  BLDUSR.EXE


The BLDUSR program builds two data files, USERS.NET and NAMES.NET 
which the FIDOIMP and FIDOEXP programs utilize.  This program should be 
executed before the FIDOIMP and the FIDOEXP program.  BLDUSR requires 
that BTRIEVE be loaded before it can be executed.  BLDUSR has two 
command line options available.  These options are "/b" and "/A".  The "/b" 
option is always followed by the directory name where MajorBBS is installed.  

Example:  BLDUSR  /b  C:\BBSV6


The "/A" option provides a method for allowing Aliases to be used.  The option 
must be uppercase if it is used.  

Example:  BLDUSR  /b  C:\BBSV6  /A



APPENDIX 3

MJRFIDO.CFG CONFIGURATION FILE



The MJRFIDO.CFG file contains all of the directory entries and option flag 
settings for operating MjrFIDO.  This file is in the \FIDO directory.  The 
following is what the default installation of the file looks like.  Each entry in 
the file is explained below:


MJRFIDODIR
c:\fido

AREAFILE
c:\fido\areas.mjr

FILESDIR
c:\fido\fd\files

KILLMSGS
YES

OVERRIDE
NO

ADDADDR
NO

LOGFILE
c:\fido\logfile.log

HOSTNAME 
c:\fido\hostname.tbl

NETMAILDIR
c:\fido\fd\mail

MHSINDIR
c:\bbsv6\mhsin

INPARCELDIR
c:\bbsv6\mhsin\parcel

MHSOUTDIR
c:\bbsv6\mhsout

OUTPARCELDIR
c:\bbsv6\mhsout\parcel

MBBSDIR 
c:\bbsv6

CVIKEYDTA
c:\bbsv6

TICFORMAT
LIBRARY

KILLDOTTICS
YES

KILLTICFILES 
YES

ADDRESS
1:999/999

ORIGIN
My BBS Tag Line


There is room for 10 ADDRESS lines and 10 ORIGIN lines.  You can 
participate in 10 different networks with MjrFIDO.


Any of the following options can be commented (turned off) out by placing a (;) 
semi-colon in front of the option.  An example of commenting out a keyword is 
shown by the ADDRESS keyword.  You can have up to 10 addresses (belong to 
10 different networks at once).  As you join a new network, uncomment an
ADDRESS keyword and change the 1:2/3 to your new AKA or address for the 
new network.

KEYWORD
DESCRIPTION




MJRFIDODIR
Disk and path where the 
MjrFIDO is installed


AREAFILE
Disk, directory and 
filename of the 
AREAS.MJR file
 

FILESDIR
Disk and pathwhere the 
FrontDoor files directory 


KILLMSGS
Delete messages once they 
are imported by the 
FIDOIMP program.  YES or 
NO


OVERRIDE
Import messages even if 
they have been imported 
or read once before.  YES 
or NO


ADDADDR
Add a FidoNet address to 
the TO field during 
import.  YES or NO


LOGFILE
Disk, directory and 
filename for logging 
information during the 
FIDOEXP program.


HOSTNAME 
Disk, path and filename 
for the HOSTNAME.TBL 
file.


NETMAILDIR
Disk and directory where 
the FrontDoor netmail 
directory points to.


MHSINDIR
Disk and path for the 
MajorBBS MHSIN directory


INPARCELDIR
Disk and path for the 
MajorBBS MHSIN parcel 
directory


MHSOUTDIR
Disk and path for the 
MajorBBS  MHSOUT 
directory


OUTPARCELDIR
Disk and path for the 
MajorBBS MHSOUT 
parcel directory


MBBSDIR 
Disk and path where the 
MajorBBS is installed


CVIKEYDTA
Disk and path for the 
CVIKEY.DTA file which is 
generated by the 
CVILOCK.EXE program


TICFORMAT
Destination for the TIC files 
and their attachments.  Can 
be set to FORUM or 
LIBRARY


KILLDOTTICS
Delete the .TIC files after 
they are imported.  YES 
or NO


KILLTICFILES 
Delete the files attached to 
the .TIC files after they are 
imported.  YES or NO





ADDRESS
Your nodes address.  
There are 10 address lines 
allowing you to take part 
in 10 different networks.


ORIGIN
Your BBS tag line that 
will be placed on all out 
going messages  There are 
10 ORIGIN lines, one for 
each network you 
participate in




The AREAS.MJR file is provided ready to process .TIC files into FILE 
LIBRARIES.  If you want to process .TIC files into the FORUMS, you need to 
edit the MJRFIDO.CFG file and change the TICFORMAT option from 
LIBRARY to FORUM.  Then edit the AREAS.MJR file and change the FILE 
BONE area to reflect the disk and path for each FILE LIBRARY and you must 
also ADD a '/' slash in front of the Library Name.  You must also change the 
DIRECTORY to point to the \MHSIN\PARCEL directory.

Example:

;-------------------------------------------
; The following are ECHO Areas
;-------------------------------------------
;
; Directory
Area Name
Hub Node
My Node
Forum Name

;





c:\fido\fd\mail
NETMAIL
1:265/4
1:265/111
/Noname

c:\fido\fd\mail\sysop
SYSOP-265
1:265/4
1:265/111
/Sysop265

;





;------------------------------------------------
; The following are FILE BONE Areas
;-----------------------------------------------
; Directory
Area Name
Hub Node
My Node
Library Name

;





c:\bbsv6\mhsin\parcel
WinProg
1:265/4
1:265/111
/WinProg

c:\bbsv6\mhsin\parcel
NTAPPS
1:265/4
1:265/111
/NTApps





APPENDIX  4

NETWORK SET-UP



If you are on a network and want to use FRONTDOOR on one computer and 
MBBS on a second computer, then the following things must change:

	a.     On the MBBS computer, edit your CVIFIDO.MDF file in the
          	        \BBSV6 directory and change the line:

		Cleanup: FIDOMAIL
		to
		Cleanup: RTFIDO

	b.     Edit the RTFIDO.BAT file in the \BBSV6 directory and make the     
	        required changes to match your system.

	c.     The RTFIDO.BAT file will be used by the MBBS during cleanup.

	d.     On the FRONTDOOR computer, use the FIDORT.BAT file to 
	       process inbound and outbound mail.  You can run this batch file 
	       as often as you like.  Make sure that the RTFIDO.BAT file in the 
	       \BBSV6 Directory has run once before you ever use the 
	       FIDORT.BAT file.

	e.     Rule:  The \BBSV6 and the \FIDO directory tree structures must
	       be fully accessible by both the MBBS and the FRONTDOOR
	       computers to get networked MHS mail mode to work.

	f.     Make sure that MHS mode is turned on in your Major BBS.




APPENDIX  5

FrontDoor Modem Init Strings


Cardinal 14400	Init-1: ATB0E1M0Q0V1W1X4&C1&D2&Y0
V.42bis		Init-2: AT&K3&Q9\G0\N3S36=7S46=138
		Init-3: ATS0=0S2=255S7=60S48=7

DigiCom Scout	Init-1: ATE0Q0V1X4S0=0S2=255
V.32/Scout Plus	Init-2: AT&C1&D3*E9*F3*M2*S1
V.32bis

GVC		Init-1: ATB1D1M0Q0V1W1X4
9600/14400	Init-2: AT&C1&D2\N3
V.42 Modem	Init-3: ATS0=0S2=255

Hayes Optima	Init-1: ATB1E1M0N1Q0V1W1X4
14400/FAX	Init-2: AT&C1&D2&K3&Q9&S0S48=7
		Init-3: ATS2=255S36=7S46=138S95=44

MultiTech	Init-1: ATE0Q0V1X4&C1&D2
MT 1432	Init-2: ATS0=0S2=255$SB57600$MB14400$BA0

US Robotics	Init-1: ATS0=0S7=55S10=50S19=4M0E0Q0V1X4
Sportster	Init-2: AT&I0&A3&B1&R2&H1&K0&M0&N0S27=1
14.4/FAX

US Robotics	Init-1: ATZ
28.8 V.34	Init-2: AT&F1
HST/FAX	Init-3: ATX6&A1E1V1Q0&K3

Zoom VFP	Init-1: ATE0Q0V1W1X4S0=0S2=255
V.32bis		Init-2: AT&C1&D2&K3&Q9
FAXModem	Init-3: AT%C1S95=44


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