
                  WWIV Ping-Pong  (c) 1993 Jason Whelan
                        Written by:  Jason Whelan
             1@5213 WWIVnet, IceNET, WWIVLink  1@1460 FILEnet
                    1@1 IceLink(Email me now to join!)
                 WWIV Copyright & Written by:  Wayne Bell


I.  Introduction
    Welcome to WWIV Ping-Pong!  I have written this program with starting NC's
    in mind, I know how it is when you start a network and nothing is automated
    (ie. Subs List updating) well this is where Ping-Pong comes into play.  This
    program allows you to send what is referred to as "Pings" to other systems
    in your net, and helps to send fast and up-to-date subs info.
    NOTE:  The unregistered version only sends 1 Ping at a time, please
    distribute the shareware version freely!

II.  How do I use WWIV Ping-Pong 
    Ping-Pong is VERY easy to use, it is all command-line driven, all you need
    to do is as follows:

    PING 'Node_to_ping' 'net_number_in_init-1"

    Here is an example:
    Let's say you are in IceLink and you have it set up as your second network
    (in INIT), I will use node #2 as the node I want to send a Ping to, here
    would be your command-line:

    PING 2 1
    2=Node_to_ping, 1=net_number_in_init-1

    Here is another example:
    Let's say you are in WWIVnet and you have it set up as your first network
    (in INIT), I will use node #2 as the node I want to send a Ping to again,
    here would be your command-line:

    PING 2 0
    2=Node_to_ping, 0=net_number_in_init-1

    Simple Huh?  With the registered copy you will be able to send Pings to ALL
    sytems in the net, to do so all you will have to do is put a 0 where
    node_to_ping is.  Like so:

     PING 0 0
 
     Also in the next version I will implement a way to send multiple pings to
     a list of systems(But only in the registered version).

III.  Registration
     Why would you want to register?  Well I have two reasons which I think are
     very good.

     1. It is very cheap, only 1 dollar!
     2. Doing so will allow you to ping everyone in your net(or any net, if
        you so desire, but is NOT recommended!), or a specified list of systems.

     Also if you would like for me to upload the registered version to your bbs,
     please include an extra 1 dollar, and I will be glad to do so!  Otherwise
     you will have to call and download it yourself(I don't send disks, sorry!)

     If you choose the upload option, please set up an account for me to be able
     to upload onto your bbs.  Please use the following info:

     Name:  Jason Whelan     -> Please be sure you spell it correctly <-
     Password:  PINGPONG
     Phone #: (502)862-3405

     My address is below, all other necessary info can be made up.

     Where can you send the registration fee?
     Here is my address:
                               Jason Whelan
                          1025 Constantine Road
                         Cecilia, KY  42724-9405
	
     Also send the following info:

        Name:______________________________
        Alias:______________________________
        Address:______________________________
        BBS Name:______________________________
        BBS Phone #:(___)___-____
        WWIVnet Node #:_____        IceNET Node #:_____
        WWIVLink Node #:_____       _________ Node #:_____
        Do you want me to upload it to you? (___)
     If do not want me to upload it please provide a password for me to use when
     I create your account.
        Password:________

     If you are gonna call and get it the BBS # is at the bottom of the docs.
     Also if you want me to upload it to you, I will do it the minute I receive
     your registration.

     Again, the fee is VERY minimal and I feel that if you like the program and
     feel it necessary to ping all systems in your net or other net this is what
     to do, plus it will get rid of the annoying UNREGISTERED lines.
	

IV.  Closing
     I would like to take this time to thank a few people.

        Wayne Bell  -  For writing such a great BBS program.
        Filo        -  For always being helpful.

     Well That's it for this version.  Thanks for using it!

Jason Whelan
1@5213 WWIVnet/WWIVLink/IceNET, 1@1460 FILEnet, 1@1 IceLink(join now!)
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(502)862-3405
