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
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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!)
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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).