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This command executes the Searchlight file transfer system, a subsystem that can be used to send and receive files to/from the bbs. The files syst...

This command will display the total number of records and number of free records available in the system's User and Message files (USER.BBS and ME...

The GET command is used (by the SYSOP only) to load the names of existing files into the BBS's directory, without having to upload them. To add...

Use this command when you are ready to log off, or disconnect, from the BBS. The computer will prompt you to "Please leave us a quote". Type a sho...

SEARCHLIGHT BBS GENERAL HELP FILE Commands --> Commands are executed by selecting the command and pressing the <return> key. To se...

This command is used to access the various file directories available on the system. Up to 26 directories are available, indicated by the letters [A...

This command is used to access the various message subboards available on the bbs. Public messages are grouped by subject, and up to 24 seperate sub...

The KILL command deletes a file. If you have Sysop or Co-Sysop access, you may delete any file; otherwise, you can only delete a file if you uploaded...

The LIST command gives you a list of available directories. In order to view or download files in a specific directory, you must make it the current ...

This command provides a list of the message subboards available on the system. Up to 24 subboards, indicated by the letters [A] thru [X] to the le...

The MAIL command is used to send private messages to other users, and to read the private messages that other users send to you. To use the ma...

Use the MOVE command to transfer, or move, a file from one directory to another. The file is copied into the destination directory and then the ori...

The NEW command allows you to get a listing of "new" files since the last time you logged on, or since any specified date. To use the New comma...

The NEW command gives you a listing of those subboards that contain new messages, ie. any messages posted after the most recent message that you've ...

This command displays a variety of information about your account on the BBS. It lists the dates of your first and last logons, your access levels a...

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The QUIT command returns you to the Searchlight BBS Main Menu.

The QUIT command returns you to the Searchlight BBS Main Menu.

{ Sample Message Read Function } { (c) Copyright 1988 Searchlight Software } { The following procedures will display the text of a message i...

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