The file TIMSY2K.BIN contains fixes for TIMS.EXE to make the program
year 2000 compliant.
eSoft recommends the following procedure for installing this software
update:
1. Bring down the TBBS system.
2. Backup all important data on the TBBS system. This should
minimally include all data files that TBBS utilizes as well as the
original TIMS.EXE file.
3. Install the new fixes by running the command:
UPDATE ALL /U:TIMSY2K.BIN
4. Restart your TBBS system with all lines down (use /D command line
switch).
5. Sufficiently test the new TIMS module before bringing your TBBS
system up live.
eSoft makes no warranties or representations that the new TIMS
module fixes all Y2K problems. eSoft has done limited testing of the
module, and it passed each test. However, each TBBS system is
different, so your results may be different. If you detect a problem
with this new TIMS module, please send an Internet email to
y2k@esoft.com and clearly explain how to duplicate the problem.
eSoft will make every effort to correct Y2K issues with TBBS and
associated option modules before December 31, 1999. However, if you
find problems, eSoft recommends following the above procedure so we
will know what they are and can try to issue a new fix. If the fix
is not released before the new year, eSoft recommends setting the
clock on your TBBS system back a few days until the problem can be
repaired.