--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: EGU00000 Date: 12/23/97 From: JAN MURPHY Time: 07:23am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: no new log-ins problem Hi, guys -- I have a mysterious problem which has resulted in us not being able to accept any new callers. Users who have logged on before the problem started have been able to log on with no problem. Richard and I, at sysop level, have also been able to get on without a glitch. I haven't been able to do any large-scale whacking at the problem (and won't be likely to until after the holidays) but we've tried taking out the various welcome files that show up as part of the 1st logon process, to see if a grunged file might be causing the difficulty. Nothing we've twiddled so far has been able to cure the problem. Users seem to get as far as the question where they choose what graphics mode they want, and maybe the 'more' prompt after that. Then, instead of getting to the main menu, the system just locks up. We wondered if the user file might be grunged in some way, so we got out the installation kit and generated a fresh user file with just the sysop in it. Didn't fix the problem. After the New Year, I plan to do a fresh install, and drop in the user file and some of the custom welcome screens one by one, and watch what happens. But if anybody has any tips for other stuff to watch out for, I'd love to hear them. --- Opus-CBCS 1.73a * Origin: Sci-Fido II, World's Oldest SF BBS, Berkeley, CA (1:161/84.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: EGV00000 Date: 12/25/97 From: GEORGE FLIGER Time: 10:17am \/To: JAN MURPHY (Read 0 times) Subj: no new log-ins problem On 23 Dec 97 07:23am, Jan Murphy wrote to All: JM> JM> Hi, guys -- JM> JM> I have a mysterious problem which has resulted in us not being JM> able to accept any new callers. JM> JM> Users who have logged on before the problem started have been JM> able to log on with no problem. Richard and I, at sysop level, JM> have also been able to get on without a glitch. JM> JM> I haven't been able to do any large-scale whacking at the JM> problem (and won't be likely to until after the holidays) but JM> we've tried taking out the various welcome files that show up JM> as part of the 1st logon process, to see if a grunged file JM> might be causing the difficulty. Nothing we've twiddled so far JM> has been able to cure the problem. JM> Users seem to get as far as the question where they choose what JM> graphics mode they want, and maybe the 'more' prompt after JM> that. Then, instead of getting to the main menu, the system JM> just locks up. JM> We wondered if the user file might be grunged in some way, so JM> we got out the installation kit and generated a fresh user file JM> with just the sysop in it. Didn't fix the problem. JM> JM> After the New Year, I plan to do a fresh install, and drop in JM> the user file and some of the custom welcome screens one by JM> one, and watch what happens. But if anybody has any tips for JM> other stuff to watch out for, I'd love to hear them. I vaguely remember having this problem before. Did you happen to replace your OPUS.EXE with a fresh copy? Also, check your SCHED.DAT for corruption. Merry Christmas! George ... Dudley Moore is a phallic thimble. --- Via Silver Xpress V4.4P [Reg] * Origin: Chipper Clipper * WOC'in' on the water * (1:137/2) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: EGV00001 Date: 12/25/97 From: GEORGE FLIGER Time: 10:18am \/To: CHRISTOPHER BAKER (Read 0 times) Subj: Happy Everything! On 23 Dec 97 02:26am, Christopher Baker wrote to All: CB> Joyous Solstice, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Thrilling CB> Kwanzaa, Wonderful Boxing Day and many happy returns [no pun CB> intended] to any and all of you and yours from me and mine CB> these festive seasons of the year! [snicker] CB> if i've overlooked your particular take on the last month of CB> the calendar, please advise so next year i can add it to the CB> list above and then take my heartfelt joy at your particular CB> celebration as if it were already so. Any many more of the same to you and yours. CB> http://ddi.digital.net/~cbaker84/smartass.html ^^^^^^^^ Soooo appropriate. :) George ... Do not believe in miracles, rely on them. --- Via Silver Xpress V4.4P [Reg] * Origin: Chipper Clipper * WOC'in' on the water * (1:137/2) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: F1100000 Date: 01/01/98 From: CHRISTOPHER BAKER Time: 12:14am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: MEADOW Echo Guidelines - regular repost This is the MEADOW Echo. It exists to offer assistance to Sysops who run or want to run Opus CBCS. It is called the MEADOW due to an unintentional confusion with a cartoon hero named Opus who often frolicked in a meadow. [See: Cartoon history; Berke Breathed] The current version of Opus is 1.79. That is the version most often dealt with in this Echo. However, we have plenty of oldtimers who might remember a thing or two about the previous versions if you happen to be starting from one of them. Questions and answers refer to the current version unless otherwise noted by the message authors. Unreleased or beta/gamma versions are off-topic here unless updates are given by the Opus authors. The standard reply applies to questions about WHEN any new versions might be released - "When it is ready." This Echo is for OPUS Sysops and would-be OPUS Sysops only! If you are considering becoming an Opus Sysop or are just starting to organize an Opus operation on your system, you might also want a link into the NEWOPUS Echo where newbies and wannabees can get more attention. [grin] Anything related to starting, running and maintaining an Opus based system is on-topic here. If you want to ask questions about other BBS programs you'll need to find a specific Echo for those elsewhere. You can get limited answers to front-end mailer [like BinkleyTerm, and others] questions depending on who is reading here at any given time. Those questions that deal with interfacing with an Opus setup will be considered on-topic as well but if you need detailed information on front-end mailers, check the ELIST [master list of Echos] or ask your NEC [Net Echo Coordinator] about specific Echos for your particular mailer. The following list of specific Echo rules are lifted directly from an original post by Bev Freed and then churned by Jimmy Winson [thanks, Bev and Jimmy!]. RULES: In addition to general rules for any conference, Meadow rules are simple, standard, and may be bent a little, but not trashed. The Meadow "spirit" is one of cooperation. And remember: Guido is watching. [you'll find out about him if you stray to far off topic ] 1. Keep your messages on-topic -- On occasion, the Moderators may get the feeling that message content is inappropriate or has the potential to attract a barrage of inappropriate messages. In such instances, the Moderators will post a reminder of the rules or send netmail. It's not personal. If you post an off-topic message, let it be for comic relief and the fostering of friendships. 2. Be excellent to one another and keep your sense of humor -- Personal attacks (thinly disguised or not) are prohibited. The useful exchange of information requires you to accept that people have opinions or experiences which contrast yours. The object of this conference is to learn from others, not argue with them. 3. Be helpful -- If you can help someone with a technical problem, PLEASE do, but avoid blind guesses. You'd be doing a disservice. If you're not certain of a proper response, wait a few days to see if someone out there has the definitive answer. Then everyone learns something. 4. Never use Meadow to reply to inappropriate messages -- If you feel a message is inappropriate, simply take a deep breath and ignore it. It'll go away. And if it doesn't, LET THE MODERATORS HANDLE THE PROBLEM. If you feel particularly strong about a specific posting, send the Moderators private netmail, or take your beef off-echo and flame the person directly. Leave the others out of it. The Moderators have probably already addressed the problem via netmail. 5. Keep your quotes to a minimum -- People read Meadow regularly; you don't need to quote and explain the obvious. If you get a bad case of quotitis, the Moderator will come over to administer something you hated as a kid. 6. Keep your messages public and without nuisances such as encryption, encoding, or rotation -- If you have a driving need to send a private or fancy message, there's something intriguing out there called Netmail. Use it. 7. Keep to a minimum BBS ads and notices on new conferences or toys -- Such advertisements and so on should be restricted to no more than ONCE per month. We hear ya, already. 8. Running a barefoot Opus is not the same as running Opus bare. HANDLES: While not encouraged, "handles" or anonymous names are permitted provided they are not used with the intent to conceal the identity of a person posting malicious, annoying, or illegal messages. Please include your proper name someplace on every message. NONCOMPLIANCE: If you cannot abide by and comply with the rules, you are requested to forego posting messages to this conference. Anyone who posts inappropriate messages will be warned of the infraction. If such postings continue, you will be asked to drop the conference. If you do not drop the conference voluntarily, the system(s) uproute will be asked to disconnect your feed. This method of keeping Meadow interesting and productive is not preferred. It is preferable that participants simply abide by the rules and "spirit" of the conference, and that they serve one another. That's it. Remember that as an Opus Sysop, you pledge to avoid becoming serious [you did read the docs, yes?]. You can be serious about Opus so long as you don't become serious. [grin] Take the WOC pledge and welcome. Above all, enjoy your adventures with a continually evolving software legend! The global community of Opus Sysops is eternally and infinitely grateful to the countless hours of work donated [as well as the attendant abuse suffered enroute with great patience] by Wynn Wagner III, Doug Boone, the late John Valentyn, Trev Roydhouse, Bev Freed, Tom Kashuba, and MANY others who have made this the largest cooperative BBS project on the planet! OPUS is NOW in the process of resurrecting the BBS project! Stay tuned to this Echo for bulletins and details! Christopher Baker jim barchuk Michael Whitlatch MEADOW Echo Moderators Addendum: From: Christopher Baker To: All Date: 15 Dec 95 00:23:14 Subj: AMFAR request I have been requested to post this notice in all the Opus-related echo conferences: If you wish to show your appreciation for Opus-CBCS, please send a contribution to: AmFAR 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Second floor East Satellite Los Angeles CA 90036-5032 U.S.A Don't forget to write "Opus-CBCS" on your check or money order. Thanks! For all the Opus Development Team. Origin: Rights_On!-F/R OPUSFILE for 1.7+ List-Edgewater_FL_USA (1:18/14) -30- --- DB B2300sl/001027 * Origin: Rights_On!-F/R OPUSFILE for 1.7+ List-Edgewater_FL_USA (1:18/14) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: F1300000 Date: 01/02/98 From: GEORGE FLIGER Time: 07:59am \/To: CHRISTOPHER BAKER (Read 0 times) Subj: Happy Holidays Hi Chris. Just thought I'd drop you a quick note to wish you and yours the very best of the holiday season and a most joyeous New Year. George ... Day of inquiry. You will be subpoenaed. --- Via Silver Xpress V4.4P [Reg] * Origin: Chipper Clipper * WOC'in' on the water * (1:137/2) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: F1400000 Date: 01/01/98 From: JACK STEIN Time: 09:58am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: 1997 Msg Counts MEADOW ECHO ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1997 Month Echo Month Day 9701 MEADOW 82 2.6 9702 MEADOW 97 3.2 9703 MEADOW 111 3.6 9704 MEADOW 120 3.9 9705 MEADOW 128 4.1 9706 MEADOW 33 1.1 9707 MEADOW 7 0.2 9708 MEADOW 27 0.9 9709 MEADOW 38 1.3 9710 MEADOW 64 2.1 9711 MEADOW 62 2.1 9712 MEADOW 16 0.5 1997 AVG: Monthly: 65 Daily: 2 --- MakeMsg v2.1 * Origin: Jack's Free Lunch 4OS2 USR16.8 Pgh Pa (412)492-0822 (1:129/171.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: F1400001 Date: 01/03/98 From: ROB LERMAN Time: 07:17pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Message Area lists Hi all, I had a user asking how to list in a message area the verbose way instead of typing LV 1 to list verbose from message #1. Is there a way to do this? Also, the format of the way it lists, is there a way of changing that format too? Thanks, Rob Internet : Rob.Lerman@treknet.omnibbs.com (or rob@treknet.org) WWW Page : http://www.calweb.com/~rlerman/index.html --- GoldED/386 3.00.Alpha5+ * Origin: USS Rising Star, NCC-1302-E (1:203/57) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: F1C00000 Date: 01/07/98 From: SOUTHERN STAR Time: 10:35am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Expiration Warning Hello. The Zone 1 Backbone only carries echoes listed in the Zone 1/2 EchoList. It seems that the listing for this echo will expire this month. Thus, it is necessary for the moderator to update its listing if it is to remain on the Zone 1 Backbone. For more information please consult these files: BOFAQxxx.TXT and ELISTxxx.ZIP, where "xxx" is the version number. They are available from most hubs or can be requested from 1:1/201 or 1:396/1. Regards, Zone 1 Backbone Operations --- Harvey's Robot v6.00 * Origin: Southern Star - sstar.com - V.32b/V.34+ - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: F1D00000 Date: 01/08/98 From: GEORGE FLIGER Time: 06:15am \/To: CHRISTOPHER BAKER (Read 0 times) Subj: Expiration Warning On 7 Jan 98 10:35am, Southern Star wrote to All: SS> Hello. SS> The Zone 1 Backbone only carries echoes listed in the Zone 1/2 SS> EchoList. It seems that the listing for this echo will expire SS> this month. Thus, it is necessary for the moderator to update SS> its listing if it is to remain on the Zone 1 Backbone. SS> For more information please consult these files: BOFAQxxx.TXT SS> and ELISTxxx.ZIP, where "xxx" is the version number. They are SS> available from most hubs or can be requested from 1:1/201 or SS> 1:396/1. SS> Regards, SS> Zone 1 Backbone Operations UhOh. Are you responsible for getting this re-ELISTed? George ... Windows gives you Windows. OS/2 Gives you the whole house. --- Via Silver Xpress V4.4P [Reg] * Origin: Chipper Clipper * WOC'in' on the water * (1:137/2) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 195 MEADOW Ref: F1E00000 Date: 01/06/98 From: ROGER SCUDDER Time: 03:37am \/To: JACK STEIN (Read 0 times) Subj: 1997 Msg Counts Hello Jack. 01 Jan 98 09:58, Jack Stein wrote to All: JS> @MSGID: 1:129/171.0 4abb73e8 JS> MEADOW ECHO JS> ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1997 JS> JS> Month Echo Month Day JS> JS> 9701 MEADOW 82 2.6 JS> 9702 MEADOW 97 3.2 JS> 9703 MEADOW 111 3.6 JS> 9704 MEADOW 120 3.9 JS> 9705 MEADOW 128 4.1 JS> 9706 MEADOW 33 1.1 JS> 9707 MEADOW 7 0.2 JS> 9708 MEADOW 27 0.9 JS> 9709 MEADOW 38 1.3 JS> 9710 MEADOW 64 2.1 JS> 9711 MEADOW 62 2.1 JS> 9712 MEADOW 16 0.5 JS> JS> 1997 AVG: Monthly: 65 Daily: 2 Wow, the year started out on a nice up swing and then just died... tried to make a come back... and ended on a down note. Thanks for posting these stats! Roger ... Welcome to hell -- here's your copy of Windows --- Msged 4.20 beta 2 * Origin: Hodge-Podge Support BBS, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA (1:273/404@fidonet)