
                          Today's Joke  v2.02                              
                      The ultimate Joke Displayer                          
                 (c)Copyright 1994-1995 by Mike Kirkpatrick                


 BBS Support For: 

  Any type of BBS that supports ANSI or RIP screens.


 Warranty 

    This product is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The entire
  risk as to the results and performance of the program is assumed by you.
  Furthermore, I the author do not warrant, guarantee, or make any represent-
  tions 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 cannot
  accept responsibility for system damage, loss of profit, or any other special,
  incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to
  use this product.


 Licensing 

    Upon registering you are granted a licensed KEY CODE, which gives you
  certain limited rights to use this Software.

    You are granted rights to use this door on a single BBS System. It may be
  used on several CPU's in a Networking or Multi-Tasking environment where the
  BBS System has more than one node.

    You do not become an owner of this or any other Phoenix Data System's Product
  we retain ALL RIGHTS to all the software, copies of the software
  and related materials. Also upon registering, you agree to use reasonable
  efforts to protect the registered  file from unauthorized use,
  reproduction and distribution. All rights not specifically granted in this
  license is reserved by Phoenix Data System's,Inc. & Mike Kirkpatrick

    Failure to comply with this License can and will result in suspension
  and removal of the License without refund.


 (C)opyright 

   This utility is distributed under the SHAREWARE concept.
 Under this concept you may use the SHAREWARE (unregistered evaluation) version.


SET UP PAGE 1 

In This new version of Today's Joke all Jokes are stored in a data file
the shareware version of Today's Joke will generate up to 25 Joke's. When
REGISTERED you can use the command line option JOKE MAKEJOKE to add and
delete your own custom made jokes into the database. You can also print
out your jokes to a printer or to a file on your hard drive. All users that
are using Today's Joke 1.xx will have to run a quick converter CONVDATA.EXE  
that will convert your old JOKES.DAT file to the new format to be used with
v2.00. This converter will only have to be used once. Please see the inclosed
POSTCALL.BAT file and edit this file to your System.

Setting up your JOKE.CFG
		Line 1     C:\WILDCAT\DISP\HELLO6.BBS    <-- Ansi    
		Line 2     C:\WILDCAT\DISP\HELLO6.RIP    <-- Rip
		Line 3     @NOPAUSE@@NOSTOP@    <-- Your BBS command that tells currsor not to stop
		Line 4     @PAUSE@  <---- Command that tells cursor to stop.

On line 1 & 2 of your JOKE.CFG you can specify the location and name of
the file you wish JOKE to write to your system. Please see the sample
JOKE.CFG and edit it to your choice. Please note you can name your
configuration file to whatever you like as long as you specify it in
your POSTCALL.BAT file or Maintenance BAT file that runs Today's Joke.
Lines 3 and 4 can be left blank if you do not want to add your No pause
and no stop codes.


 Running as A Registered Program

When you recieve your Registration code from us simply use the command line
option JOKE REGISTER. This will activate the registration program, the program
will ask you for your Name & BBS Name & Registration code. Type in the exact
same Name and BBS name and Code that is on your registration certificate, once
that is done the program will convert your JOKE.EXE to the FULL REGISTERED copy
removing all time delay's and will have your REGISTERED name on your screen.
The Caller will also see your regsitration name.




 Ways Of Registering 


  1.Print-out or copy the contents of the JOKE.REG file provided in this
  archive. Fill it out with the requested information and send the appropriate
  payment to the address on the form or at the end of this documentation.

  2. Netmail the order form using Fido Net. Send to Mike Kirkpatrick
  Support BBS 1:369/135. You can request your keys be returned by Net Mail file
  attachment or other ways mentioned below.

  3. Sign on to The Phoenix BBS (305) 572-6086 and use the Credit Card Door
  to process your order. Please note there is a Minimumm order of $10.00
  to use the Credit Card door.


 Receiving Your Order 


    All orders are shipped U.S. Mail unless you specify otherwise. KEY files
  may be downloaded from The Star Link BBS. The KEY files will be
  attached to a private message to you with directions for downloading. We
  will also send KEYCODE files via Net Mail file attachment when available. All
  C.O.D. orders will be sent U.S. Mail.

   All Order will be shipped within a 24 hour time period.
   If you use the Credit Card door your Key Code will be in a Private
   Message to you on The Phoenix BBS.
     
     Support can be obtained by calling The Star Link BBS or
     The Phoenix BBS see below for details.



 Technical Support 

    If you have problems with this, or any, of my product's
  contact me, Mike Kirkpatrick or Jan Ferguson at the numbers
   below.

		  Software Support BBS
    The Star Link BBS (305) 389-4808 (USR 28.8 v34)
    The Phoenix BBS (305) 572-6086 (USR DS 16.8) CREDIT CARD ORDERS!!!
	    Fido 1:369/135  - Mike Kirkpatrick
	     Fido 1:369/101  - Jan B. Ferguson


 Ordering Information 

    Please see the file JOKE.REG file in this package for ordering
  information.


 Updates To JOKE 

     Updates to any of our software  may be downloaded from any of the
  Distribution BBS's free of charge. My intent is always to supply updates
  free unless major revisions are made to the software wherefore a small update
  fee will be charged and may only be obtained through normal registration
  channels.


 Acknowledgments 


	  J.B. Ferguson
	  Phoenix Data Systems, Inc.
	  Wildcat BBS System - Mustang Software Inc.
	  The Star Link BBS & The Phoenix BBS
	  Carlos Gahete who made the Today's Joke Screen.

	  Jan Ferguson   -   The Phoenix BBS (305) 572-6086
	  Mike Kirkpatrick - The Star Link BBS (305) 389-4808
	  Carlos Gahete  -   United Coders (305) 791-3320






































