Subject:  ProLine 3.1 Information (revised)
Date:  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 14:20:11 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




02-01-00: BUILD 1.4 IS SHIPPING (CS update & ProDOS 2.0.3 w/new date table)

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                        -- PROLINE BBS SOFTWARE --
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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.) If you'd like to sign on to our
system and try it out, there's no charge other than your long distance
charges. Call 305.994.3578 and use "guest" to login, or type "register" to
create a new account (guest accounts don't have full access to the system).

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.

You do NOT have to be a ProLine owner to participate in this offer. 

* 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.)

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                        -- ORDERING INFORMATION --
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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/3.1 patch disk    (1 disk)   US$1.50
                Supply your own FORMATTED disks: $1.00 flat copy charge
                                                 for the set

If you have previously purchased a Y2K/3.1 upgrade, and want the latest build,
you only need return your original Y2K/3.1 PATCH DISK in a disk mailer and
appropriate return postage. There will be no charge to upgrade to the new
improved version. Your current version is displayed in $/etc/notices/notice

US Postage is as follows:
        All shipping is billed at cost as indicated in the chart below.
                Priority Mail   US$ 3.20  (Canada US$6.95)
                FedEx Overnite  US$12.00  (Canada US$26.50)
                FedEx 2-Day     US$ 9.50  (Canada US$21.00)
                FedEx 3-day     US$ 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.


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