MEGAHOST Version 2.21 Registration $49 / $79 SDN_COMM MEGAHOST MAXIHOST MINIHOST EASY BBS MAIL REMOTE ASYNC SEPT93 FILES: mhst221.zip Author: Don Mankin Update A serious, full featured multi-user BBS designed for ease of use. Features include B-Tree indexed Message and Caller databases with a capacity of over 2 billion records each, ring back for voice lines and built-in callback for additional security, file transfers (ASCII, Xmodem, Xmodem-CRC, and Ymodem, included (Zmodem & Kermit available at no cost) - many other protocols are already configured and only need the driver to be activated), ANSI, RIP, NAPLPS, BIG, and CONDOR graphics support, dynamically built menus based on security levels -or- custom menus created with an ANSI screen designer, configurable main menu access to multiple door programs, bulletins, chat mode, questionnaire, doors, multiple user security levels and password protection for file areas. Support for front end mailers and echo / net mail doors. Interrupt driven send and receive buffers, NS16550A UART FIFO utilization, directly supporting 16.8 kbps modems. Database sharing support under Desqview, MS Windows, Novell, Banyon Vines, or any SHARE compatible network. Very easy configuration by a supplied ASCII text file that is quickly modified. You can have the program on-line in about 1/2 hour in most cases. The documentation walks you through the each option step by step. Advanced SysOp utilities are available. Free technical support is provided by the author. * PC World MAY 1992 says "MAXIHOST, a versatile shareware BBS that almost anyone can use. MAXIHOST's ample security features and easy setup make it ideal" and "A MAXIHOST BBS is easy to maintain as it is to set up" * Micro Cornucopia NOV-DEV 1989 says "MINIHOST has amazing low maintenance requirements", "is very flexible", and "after years of reliable use Mankin's little BBS is a gem of a system" * American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Vol 53, Summer 89 says "Because of the extensive documentation... I have never a need to call for help" and "a file shareware BBS which ever college of pharmacy should try" * Personal Computer Communications, The bible of the online World, by Alfred Glossbrenner (of the New York Times) says "For new users we recommend Don Mankin's MINIHOST. Simple to setup and use" and "for anyone willing to tap an office or home computer from a distant location" Hardware Requirements : IBM PC, PC-compatible or MS-DOS computer, 384K of RAM, MS-DOS 3.x or higher, Hayes or compatable modem, Hard Disk (highly) recommended. EMS, Printer optional. Other Requirements : DOS 3.x or higher.