Network installation
Color 64 Network - Installation
The table below provides a summary of all the required and optional network-related files which are included with your Color 64 system.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
|
These are the two main network program modules and should be in the Program Files. |
| √sys.net | This is the NET SETUP program, like BBS SETUP. It allows you to define drives and specify individual node data. |
| prscrn52750 | This file must be in the Boot Files with Net Setup. It allows you to do screen dumps to your printer while inside the program. (**) |
|
These are the receive and send logs for Network file transfers. (*) |
| bck to bill | This is a stand-alone program which will create a new billing file from a backup. It would be located with your Boot Files. |
| bbu.nw2 | This is an optional merge file which will install an automatic billing backup feature into your midnight routine. |
| √node app | This sequential file is a file you edit. It’s used when calling a new node for the first time to introduce yourself to the new node. The name of your BBS will automatically be inserted at the beginning of this message when it applies to a new node. (*) |
| √conditions | This is a sequential file you create. It is used when a node calls you for the first time. This file describes your validation requirements for the new node. (*) |
| √temp xref | This optional file's purpose is to be able to assign nodes new ID numbers without them having to change their IDs. It is created and edited manually. (*) |
| |
| ** Other Files **
These files may be self-generated and appear on your drive as they are needed | |
| √node x users | A membership list of all users on your BBS who have access to Network and is created every night (midnight). It is provided to remote nodes so that they have a membership list of your system. |
| √node [#] users | [#] = Node Number - This is the corresponding membership list for any one node you may have. This file is received at the time you send data and are ready for a new listing. |
| √+node [#] | A packet of actual messages which you or a user has posted to node number specified by [#]. |
| √+file [#] | A file containing information on another file(s) to be sent to node number specified by [#]. |
| √node ledger | Shows account node transactions. This will remain on your drive until moved or scratched. It is not used in this version. |
| √public storage | Holds messages you have released from received Node public message. |
| √node list | List provided when sending to a Node. Created by Net Setup program. |
| √ntwrk.parms | Contains details from Setup on how network is to be run. Also contains data for each Node. Created by the Net Setup program. |
| √node accounts | Relative file containing name, password, level, and last date called for each incoming Node you have. |
| √node billing | Relative file containing dollar amount for each user on system. Present but not used in this version. |