Poll Position v.1.0 by the Transgalactic Lynk Copyright 1991, 1992 all rights reserved Hello, everyone! Poll Position is a survey door designed for QuickBBS. It uses only the DORINFO1.DEF from QuickBBS, so it is likely that one could find a converter for his BBS system. Note - You also need to be running a FOSSIL driver such as Gwinn's X00.SYS. Seeing as QBBS requires this anyway, I don't think this should be a problem. I. Usage Using Poll Position is very simple. Just set it up like any other QuickBBS door. First, put the EXE file in the directory you wish to run it from. Then make a menu option (7 or 15) and set it up to run a batch file. The batch file should switch to the directory in which Poll Position is stored, and the run it with one or two command line parameters. Example of .BAT file: cd\pollpos pollpos \bbs\dorinfo1.def 12345678 cd\bbs exit The first parameter is the complete path, including file name, of the DORINFO1.DEF file that QuickBBS makes, this is usually in the QuickBBS directory. The second parameter is your registration number. If you have paid the registration fee (explained later) then you will receive a specific number that makes your copy of Poll Position regisitered. Put this number after the path to dorinfo1.def and your program will stop giving the "Unregistered" message, remove the pause after the message and allow you to use certain sysop utilities such as color editing and deleting polls. II. Features Poll Position features up to 22 users made surveys. Users can make, answer, and review the result of surveys. If there are 22 surveys, and a user makes another one, the oldest survey is replaced by the new one, thus reducing the need for Sysop maintance. However, in case there is a survey that a Sysop find offensive he/she can delete the survey without harming the other surveys(Anyone can use the delete option if they have a 32000 security level) NOTE this option is only available in the registered version on Poll Position. III. Registration This is not FREEWARE or PUBLIC DOMAIN software. This is SHAREWARE. It is the try before you buy concept. If you like Poll Position then you are expected to send in a registration fee, if not then you are to discontinue use of it after a reasonable period of time(21 days). If you do not want to register Poll Position, still feel free to send me comments at the below mentioned address. (Note : No support will be given to non-registered users). To register your copy of Poll Position send $10, a completed registration form(below), and a printed copy of your dorinfo1.def file to The Transgalactic Lynk Attn: Isaac Green 2905 NW 15th Place Gainesville, Fl 32605 Make checks payable to Isaac Green. To speed up the registration process if you give an internet address, I will send your registration number to that account unless you want me to send it via US mail. Hit Print Screen Here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Poll Position Registration Name : _______________________________ Handle(s): _________________________________ Name of BBS: _____________________________________ BBS Number : ______________ Address : ________________________________________ City ____________________ State : ___ ZIP : _______ Voice Phone :______________ Amount enclosed : _________ Internet Address : ___________________________ Comments: (Remember to enclose a printed copy of DORINFO1.DEF!) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Legal Stuff The author makes no warrenty of any kind, expressed or implied. The author shall not be held liable for any damages direct or indirect during the use of this product. V. Support & Future Versions As I improve this program I will continue to release new versions. These versions will be available on my BBS: The Last Resort (904)372-7358 You cannot download the first time you call, but it you send me a letter (at the above address) or leave me a message stating the reason you need access I will grant it to you within 24 hours.(Note : My handle is Zaphod Beeblebrox on the Last Resort). If you are a registered user and encounter a problem with my software, I will do everything I can to help you fix this problem. If you do have a problem, you can get in touch with me in the following ways : -Write a letter to the above address -Call the Last Resort and leave a message -leave a message to iag@math.ufl.edu on the internet All future versions will have the same registration scheme, so the numbers will be good for all future versions of Poll Position. (Basically, once you pay for the software you get all the upgrades FREE!). If for some reason the schemes are changed, all registered users will be sent a new registration number in the mail. Ideas for future versions include a way to see how other users voted, more polls, and any other suggestions. VI. About the Author(s) The Transgalactic Lynk is a group of programmers in Gainesville, Florida. We work on programs both by ourselves and together. Other programs that have been written by our members include: IGLINE1.ZIP : A group of utilities for DOS(hide files and directories,etc). Written by Isaac Green. IGLINE2.ZIP : Another group of DOS utils, a quick file mover, and some directory utilities. Written by Isaac Green UCW1_0.ZIP : UN-Civil War. A door that simulates the Civil War. Designed for use on QuickBBS or Spitfire. By Joe Little. UCWTERM1.ZIP : A term program that gives instant maps to Un-civil War. By JL UCWGT.ZIP : A term program that gives EGA/VGA maps for Un-civil War. By Alex Snoeren LYNKCHAT.ZIP : A multi-mode chat (split screen, vertical split screen, and regular) for QBBS. Uses SPK sound files for chat page, all messages compeletly configurable. By Joe Little and Isaac Green. The above programs are all available on the Last Resort. Leave a message to Zaphod Beeblebrox for download access, or page(Lynkchat).