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     |                    The USBBS List "How-To" File                    |
     |                                                                    |
     |                      Edition #193  June, 2000                      |
     |                                                                    |
     |          - - -> > >  16th ANNIVERSARY EDITION < < <- - -           |
     |                                                                    |
     |                       Editor: Brent Yandell                        |
     |                                                                    |
     |               "How-To" Contents for Edition #193                   |
     |               ----------------------------------                   |
     |             * How to Add, Update or Delete a BBS                   |
     |             * How to do Area Maintenance                           |
     |             * How to Add a BBS Without a Dial-up Number            |
     |             * How to Obtain the Newest USBBS List                  |
     |             * Notes Regarding the Enclosed USLIST.EXE Program      |
     |             * Disclaimer                                           |
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                   [  How to Add, Update or Delete a BBS  ]
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     Please use one of the methods below to add, change or delete a BBS on
     the USBBS List. Revisions left by other means cannot be incorporated
     into the list.  This insures the list contains complete information.

     To submit multiple deletions or BBS "up" reports in a specific area,
     use one of the methods discussed below in "How to do Area Maintenance".

     The USBBS List does not accept new listings which are compiled solely
     from other BBS lists. You must have -personally- and -very recently-
     called each BBS you wish to add to the list.


     * METHOD #1 - USBBS Homepage
     ----------------------------
     USBBS Homepage is at:  www.usbbs.org

     Select the "Update" or "Delete" buttons.


     * METHOD #2 - Internet Mail
     ---------------------------
     Run the USLIST.EXE program.  Select "Create Update File".  Select
     "Update List" or "Delete".  Follow the instructions and always answer
     all of the questions to insure inclusion on the list.  Each BBS you
     add or delete is appended to a file named USBBS.DAT which will be
     located in the same directory location as USLIST.EXE.  Send this file
     to the editor... Internet Mail: usbbs.editor@gte.net
                      Editor's BBS : 727-842-8099
     The only information accepted by e-mail is that contained in the file
     created by USLIST.EXE - No other e-mail updates can be accepted.


     * METHOD #3 - Direct Update to the USBBS List Editor
     ----------------------------------------------------
     Call the Editor's BBS at 727-842-8099 (the Home of the USBBS List).
     Complete the (S)cript questionnaire.



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                         [  How to do Area Maintenance  ]
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     An "area" can be an Area Code, a State, Telnet or Web-BBS listings.
     The following method may be used to:
     - Submit deletion info for more than one BBS in a specific area.
     - Report more than one BBS as being "up" in a specific area.

     Run the USLIST.EXE program.  Select "Create Update File".  Select
     "Report Area".  Follow the instructions.  A flat text file will be
     created containing all of the listings in the chosen area. The file
     name will be USBBS.xxx or USBBS.xx (xxx/xx = the chosen area).  Load
     this file into a text editor or word processor, and make sure the text
     does not wrap.  Add the appropriate comment in the space provided.
     Save the file with the SAME name (USBBS.xxx) you started with. Renamed
     or distorted (word wrapped) files will not be processed.  Send the
     file to the editor... Internet Mail: usbbs.editor@gte.net
                           Editor's BBS : 727-842-8099
     If you are e-mailing the report, you may attach or insert the file
     (attachments are preferred for area updates, but either way is fine).
     The only information accepted by e-mail is files created by USLIST.EXE,
     No other e-mail updates can be accepted.

     Note: If you are unable to run the USLIST.EXE program, contact the
     USBBS Editor and request area maintenance files for the areas you
     wish to work on - serious inquiries only please.


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              [  How to Add a BBS Without a Telephone Dial-up  ]
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     To add a BBS which is only accessible via Telnet and/or a Web-BBS,
     follow these special instructions for either the "Update" feature
     on the USBBS home page or the enclosed USLIST.EXE update program:

         - Enter 000-000-0000 for the phone number.

         - If the BBS is not in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico,
           Virgin Islands etc. enter the BBS Country in the City field
           and leave the two-letter state field blank.

     NOTE: If you are adding a Telnet address, the Telnet address must be
     answered by the BBS software 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

     The same requirements for inclusion of "dial-up" boards applies to
     Telnet/Web boards also (see the header of USBBS193.LST).  Updates
     which are missing information will not be included in the list.



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                    [  How to Obtain the Newest USBBS List  ]
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     The USBBS List has been published monthly since June, 1984. The current
     month's list is available as USBBSxxx.ZIP at these locations ("xxx" is
     the version number).

     In most cases, editions are completed on the last weekend of the month
     for the next month, unless the first falls on a weekend.  New editions
     are usually available late Sunday.  See the USBBS193.NWS "News" file
     for a detailed release schedule.

     -----------
         BBS
     -----------
     The current version is available on the home BBS.

     The Bounty (USBBS Home)   727-842-8099  Port Richey, FL


     -----------
         Web
     -----------
     USBBS HomePage:  www.usbbs.org

     Click on the "Download List" button.



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             [  Notes Regarding the Enclosed USLIST.EXE Program  ]
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     You can use this program to:

     * Search the USBBS List by:
           * Area Code
           * State
           * boards with a Telnet address
           * boards with a Web BBS address
           * New/changed listings this month
           * Text
           * Brand of BBS software
           * View contents of USBBS193.ZIP

     * Search results display 'Expanded' listings by interpreting the
       one-letter codes on the list into 'English'.

     * Create Area Update Files as explained above in this file.

     * Read the USBBS News file (Main Menu "USBBS News")

     * Read this "How-To" file (Main Menu "Updates: 'How-To'")

     * Read an explanation of the list Symbols (Main Menu "List Symbols")

     * Read the List Header info (Main Menu "USBBS Info")


     Additional Notes on Program Operation:

     - USLIST.EXE is a DOS application allowing it to work in as many
       PC (Intel) based environments as possible.

     - All USBBS193.??? files must be located together and in the same
       directory location with USLIST.EXE.

     - A screen-saver begins after three minutes of inactivity.

     - USLIST can display 43-line video while displaying listings. If this
       is desired, enter /43 on the command line when starting USLIST.EXE,
       i.e. USLIST /43

     - The USLIST.EXE in this version of the list only works with list
       files from this version.  This will be true for all subsequent lists.

     - USLIST.EXE will not work with altered USBBS193.LST, USBBS193.NWS or
       USBBS193.TXT files.


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                             [  Disclaimer  ]
     ----------------------------------------------------------------------
     List accuracy is not assured.  Use this material entirely at your own
     risk.  All information is submitted to the editor by the BBS community.
     No attempt is made by the editor to verify any information submitted.

     Anyone who uses any of the USBBS files (software and/or information)
     assumes any and all liabilities for anything which may result as a
     consequence of such use.  Under no circumstances shall Brent Yandell
     be liable for any loss of profit or any other damages, including but
     not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages,
     arising out of the use or inability to use any or all of the USBBS
     files (software and/or information).

     The editor reserves the absolute, discretionary right to determine
     the appearance, format and content of the USBBS List.



