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You have just entered upon a new experience, that of electronic data
communications, with what we believe is the finest BBS Software that
is currently available, ORACOMM(tm)! By following a few, simple and
easy steps you will have YOUR new ORACOMM(tm) System up and on-line
with a minimal amount of effort.
While your Personal ORACOMM(tm) BBS will run from two High Density
Disks, it is strongly recommended that you install the Personal
ORACOMM(tm) on a Hard Disk Drive, in a sub-directory called C:\BBS.
First, check that your CONFIG.SYS has the parameter FILES=35. If
the number of files is less than 35, change it to 35 and reboot.
If you are running DOS 3.0, 3.1, or 3.2, run FILES3X.COM included with
the Oracomm files immediately before running BBS.EXE to expand
the DOS file limit. FILES3X.COM is part of FILES20.ARC and the
complete .ARC file with documentation can be downloaded from
Oracomm Central BBS at 619/346-1608. Next, run CHKDSK to see how
much memory is available to Oracomm. CHKDSK should show at least
540,000 bytes available for Oracomm to run properly.
Starting your Personal ORACOMM(tm) is easy. First, create a directory
on your C Hard Drive, using the MS-DOS, MKDIR Command. To do this,
make sure you are in the C ROOT Directory (C:\). At the DOS Prompt,
enter the following;
C:\ > MKDIR BBS <enter>
Now, copy all the files for the Personal ORACOMM(tm) to this directory
using the DOS Copy Command, as follows. Be sure to change your SOURCE
Drive to A:, first.
A:> Copy A:*.* C:\BBS <enter>
Now that you have the files copied, we strongly recommend that you
place the initial copies (your floppy disks) away for safe keeping,
just in case you need to restore any files that may become corrupt.
The next step will create the operational files for your Personal
ORACOMM(tm) BBS. Change your active directory to the BBS Directory
that you just created. At the DOS Prompt, first change from Drive A
to Drive C by entering the following;
A:> C: <enter>
Now enter; C:> cd\BBS <enter>
This should place you into the newly created Directory called BBS.
Next, we recommend that you Print the SysOp Manual for a detailed
explanation of the many features of your Personal ORACOMM.
This can be accomplished using any normal printing program. Your new
Personal ORACOMM(tm) may use COM1 or COM2. Oracomm comes with line 1
set to COM2, but you can use the IL command to set it to COM1 later.
Oracomm is also set for a 1200 baud modem. If you are using a 2400 baud
modem, you will have to change the modem commands with the IM command.
If you do not have a 1200 baud modem on COM2, bring up your new
Personal ORACOMM(tm) by entering the following at your Main Prompt Line:
C:\BBS > BBS NOMODEM <enter>
After a few seconds you should see the Personal ORACOMM(tm) Control
Window. Press A to start all lines. Now, Press Function Key F1.
This will allow you to look into Line 1. Next, press CTRL-K to log on
locally. ORACOMM will prompt you if you would like ANSI GRAPHICS?
For the time being, enter <N>o and press <enter>. At a later date, you
can modify your Personal ORACOMM to show ANSI Color. (See the Sysop Manual
for details) ORACOMM will prompt you for the ACCOUNT CODE. Enter SYSOP at
this prompt. Then ORACOMM will prompt you for the Password. The
initial Password has been set to TEST. Enter TEST and proceed.
We suggest that you utilize the Change Password feature under the N
Command selection to change this Password to allow protection of your
system. You have now gained access to your Personal ORACOMM(tm) and
can proceed to Customize your BBS to your exacting specifications
using the I command. For specific details on the I parameters,
consult your SysOp Manual. After you have set up all of
the Parameters, you can log off by entering <G>oodbye. Then Hit the
HOME Key to restore the Control Window. Now enter <N> to shut the
System down. You can then bring your Personal ORACOMM(tm) On-Line,
using any combination of the On-Line Parameters specified in the
SysOp Manual.
Thats all there is to getting on-line. However, there are many, many
sophisticated features of ORACOMM(tm) that require certain set up
parameters. To get the most from your new Personal ORACOMM(tm) be
sure to read the Sysop Manual.
We are sure that you will be impressed with the features of your
Personal ORACOMM(tm) BBS. Many hours of time and energy went into the
development and production of this Software, therefore, we ask that
you register your copy by sending the Registration Fee of $59.00 to
SURF COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
Attn: Personal Oracomm(tm)
71-540 Gardess Road
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Your Registration will provide you with the following additions to
your Personal ORACOMM(tm) BBS:
1. You will receive the Starter version which allows 2-lines/3-users
so that the sysop may be online while another user is online.
2. Chat between users.
3. 10 subboards and 10 download directories
4. Limited technical support vial Oracomm Central BBS 619/346-1608
5. Credit of your registration fee towards the purchase of any
new commercial Oracomm system purchased later.
For Ordering Information and information concerning the Commercial
ORACOMM(tm) Systems, call or write to the following address;
SURF COMPUTER SERVICES 71-540 Gardess Rd., Rancho Mirage, Ca. 92270
Voice 619/346-9430 or BBS 619/346-1608
We Thank you for using ORACOMM(tm) Software and are sure that you will
find it the finest, most effective BBS Program in the marketplace. We
invite your comments and suggestions concerning ORACOMM(tm) Software!