Subject: ProLine 3.1 (Build 1.3 announcement) Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 02:25:14 GMT From: darsys@pro-entropy.cbbs.cts.com (Eric A. Seiden) Organization: Pro-Entropy +1-305-994-3578 (DAR Systems Int'l -- Miami, FL) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2 10-29: PROLINE 3.1 IS NOW SHIPPING AFTER FOUR MONTHS OF RIGOROUS BETA TESTING! 12-18: A MORE AUTOMATED UPDATER IS NOW AVAILABLE PLUS A FEW NEW ENHANCEMENTS. 01-20: BUILD 1.3 IS SHIPPING (Check the splash screen on bootup for version#) -------------------------- -- PROLINE BBS SOFTWARE -- -------------------------- Do you want to own this powerful Apple II (//e, //c, //gs) BBS software for virtually nothing except postage cost? If so, read on and enter a new world of great BBS software. ProLine is an internet-ready BBS program for the Apple IIe, IIc, and IIgs. It is fully automated and has been around for years. There are some basic system requirements (80 columns and 64K RAM and a small HD) that are pretty easy to meet for anyone. Once you have it up and running, you can exchange internet e-mail, run message boards, and even subscribe to UseNet groups. I've been using ProLine since February 1993 and I really love it. It's been a great piece of software that's withstood the test of time. Sure, BBS's may be dying, but they serve a purpose. You can even make a private BBS system for a particular purpose; you don't have to network it to the outside world unless you want to. I use my BBS to provide product support and also as a place to run mailing lists, and for private and public discussion groups among friends. There's even a software library module and some on-line games as well. You can even write your own add-on modules. You can read all about ProLine's fantastic capabilities by sending email to: serverXX@pro-entropy.cbbs.cts.com (remove the XX from the above address) in the subject line put: send proline/features Within 24 hours a full set of features will be emailed to you. (Be sure you don't have any anti-spam features in your return address as your address is harvested directly out of your FROM address.) This Y2K project has been done with the permission of Morgan Davis who wrote the original ProLine software. The Y2K project installs on top of an existing ProLine v3.0 installation and becomes ProLine v3.1; some modules may have newer version numbers due to subsequent enhancements. If you have version 2.x of ProLine you can also take this opportunity to upgrade to 3.0; If you already have ProLine v3.0 you only need the patch disk. If you have never owned ProLine, then you need the original software AND the patch disk. ProLine is available only on 3.5" floppy diskettes. * Note: To connect via the internet, you need a UMDSS account. CTS.COM and CLARK.NET are the only two known US providers. CTS charges $15 for a UMDSS account. CTS is proving UMDSS services through CBBS. This includes your own domain "pro-sitename.cbbs.cts.com" for your site. (There may be others, however I don't KNOW of any.) -------------------------- -- ORDERING INFORMATION -- -------------------------- Currently there are no plans to offer ProLine 3.1 as a downloadable file, however it is being made available at shipping costs only. To get a set of original disks, follow the instructions below: Price of disks: If you supply your own pre-formatted ProDOS disk there is no charge for the disks just a flat copy charge. Otherwise a US$1.50 charge applies per disk which covers cost of the disk and time to format and copy. ProLine 3.0 Disk Set (2 disks) US$3.00 ProLine 3.0 Y2K patch disk (1 disk) US$1.50 Supply your own disks: $1.00 flat copy charge for the set If you have previously purchased the Y2K upgrade, and want the latest build, you only need return your original Y2K PATCH DISK in a disk mailer and appropriate return postage. There will be no charge to upgrade to the new improved version. US Postage is as follows: All shipping is billed at cost as indicated in the chart below. Priority Mail US$ 3.20 FedEx Overnite US$12.00 FedEx 2-Day US$ 9.50 FedEx 3-day US$ 6.00 UPS is not available. Sorry. International Postage quoted upon request via Global Priority Mail: US$14.95 or less depending on the destination country. I spent quite some time working on this update; if you'd like to make an additional contribution, it will be gratefully accepted. You must include a money order or cashier's check (personal checks OK but allow 7 days to clear) in US funds. Send your payment to: Eric A. Seiden DAR Systems International Post Office Box 521598 Miami, FL 33152-1598 Please include a shipping address (PO BOX must go priority mail) as well as your name, e-mail address, and phone number. SPECIAL THANKS TO WALTER B. HOYE II OF PRO-CHRIST FOR HIS BETA TESTING EFFORTS WHICH WERE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY! Also special thanks to Don Elton of CBBS for enabling UMDSS support for ProLine. ============================================================================== "... with silent lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God." John Gillespie McGee Jr Administrator NHL Panthers and Panthers Affiliates/Prospects mailing lists. "Imagine there's no heaven; it's easy if you try." -- John Lennon Pro-Entropy BBS 305-994-3578 (56K/v90) http://www.darsys.com Rubywand writes: >Eric A. Seiden writes ... > > > So neat to find that DAR Systems is still in the Apple II software >business! (Have added DAR to the FAQs Vendors list.) Are you thinking of >re-releasing some of your classics (Mines of Moria, the Altair Trilogy, ...)? > > > >Rubywand Wow, and one of our fans is alive? :) Many of our games are available for FREE download on our web site. www.darsys.com and then select the "About our sponsor" section and then find the link to the download page. That page is text based and I've posted some of the games and am working on the rest. -- E ============================================================================== "... with silent lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God." John Gillespie McGee Jr Administrator NHL Panthers and Panthers Affiliates/Prospects mailing lists. "Imagine there's no heaven; it's easy if you try." -- John Lennon Pro-Entropy BBS 305-994-3578 (56K/v90) http://www.darsys.com