











           The Network Coordinator for DOS                       
           Version 3.04 Release Documentation


           December 1993









           Software Versions: The Network Coordinator        v3.04
                              The Group Coordinator          v3.04
                              The Subs Coordinator           v3.04
                              The WWIVnews Coordinator       v3.04
                              The Network Coordinator Editor v3.04











           Kodiak Solutions Unlimited   
           12-15 Vermeer Drive
           S. Amboy, New Jersey
           (908)525-8295 Support BBS

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     First Published, December 1993
     Revised, December 1993   

     The information in this document is subject to change
     without notice and should not be construed as a commitment
     by Kodiak Solutions Unlimited.  Kodiak Solutions Unlimited
     assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
     this document.

     The software described in this document is furnished under
     a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with
     the terms of such license.

     No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability
     of software on equipment that is not supplied by Kodiak 
     Solutions Unlimited or its affiliated companies.

     Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
     U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in
     subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data
     and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.

     (C) Kodiak Solutions Unlimited 1993.
         All rights reserved.

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                                                             Contents



     1  Introduction

     1.1  The Network Coordinator..........................    1-1
     1.2  What Is Included in The Package..................    1-1
     1.3  Important Information............................    1-3

     2  Installing The Network Coordinator 
     
     2.1  Installation Procedure...........................    2-1
     2.2  General Instructions.............................    2-1

     3  Installing The Group Coordinator

     3.1  Installation Procedure...........................    3-1
     3.2  General Instructions.............................    3-1

     4  Installing The Subs Coordinator

     4.1  Installation Procedure...........................    4-1
     4.2  General Instructions.............................    4-1

     5  Installing The WWIVnews Coordinator

     5.1  Installation Procedure...........................    5-1
     5.2  General Instructions.............................    5-1

     6  Setting Up Your Network
     
     6.1  The Files Required...............................    6-1
     6.2  General Instructions.............................    6-1

     7  Miscellaneous

     7.1  Support..........................................    7-1
     7.2  Upgrade Policies.................................    7-1
     7.3  License Agreement................................    7-1
     7.4  Revisions........................................    7-2
     7.5  Trademarks/Copyrights............................    7-2
     7.6  VBBS Support.....................................    7-2
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                                                         Introduction


     1.1  The Network Coordinator
     
          The Network Coordinator (TNC) is a suite of programs that 
          allow you to run your very own WWIV compatible network. 
          
          TNC includes the following modules:

          1.   The Network Coordinator. (NC Module)
               The main module.  You can run your network using ONLY
               this program, or along with the modules below to
               allow others to help you run your network.
          
          2.   The Group Coordinator. (GC Module)
               A separate module to allow your GROUP coordinators to
               send source verified e-mail, and network updates.
                
          3.   The Subs Coordinator. (SUBS Module)
               A separate module to allow your SUBS coordinator to
               send SUBS and CATEG.NET updates.
          
          4.   The WWIVnews Coordinator.  (WWIVnews Module)
               A separate module to allow your WWIVnews coordinator
               to send out WWIVNEWS updates.

          5.   TNCedit.
               A file editor used by all of the modules above.
     



     1.2  What Is Included in The Package

     The following files are included with The Network Coordinator:
 
          TNC.EXE        - The Network Coordinator Main Program
          TNCEDIT.EXE    - The Network Coordinator File Editor
          EN511.EXE      - TNC Encryption Module
          DE511.EXE      - TNC Decryption Module
          SUBSINF.EXE    - The SUBS.INF Processor For TNC.EXE
          TNCVAL.304     - The Network Coordinator Validation Code
          BBSLIST.ZIP    - Sample BBSLIST Files
          CONNECT.ZIP    - Sample CONNECT Files
          SUBS.ZIP       - Sample SUBS Files
          CATEG.ZIP      - Sample CATEG.NET File
          NETWORKS.ZIP   - Sample NETWORKS.LST File
          FBACKHDR.ZIP   - Sample FBACKHDR.NET File
          TNCDOC.TXT     - The Network Coordinator Documentation
          TGS.ZIP        - The Group Coordinator Module (see below)
          TSC.ZIP        - The Subs Coordinator Module (see below)
          TWC.ZIP        - The WWIVnews Coordinator Module (see below)
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     The following files are included with The Group Coordinator:
     
          TGC.EXE        - The Group Coordinator Main Program
          GRPVAL.304     - The Group Coordinator Validation Code
          TNCEDIT.EXE    - The Group Coordinator File Editor
          EN257.EXE      - The Sample Encryption Module For Group 1.
          EN257.PAS      - Turbo/Borland Pascal sample source code
                           for EN257.EXE
          EN257.C        - Sample Turbo/Borland C Source Code to make
                           Encryption Modules for other groups.
          DE257.EXE      - The Sample Decryption Module For Group 1.
          DE257.PAS      - Turbo/Borland Pascal sample source code         
                           for DE257.EXE
          DE257.C        - Sample Turbo/Borland C Source Code to make
                           Encryption Modules for other groups.


     
     The following files are included with The Subs Coordinator:

          TSC.EXE        - The Subs Coordinator Main Program
          SUBVAL.304     - The Subs Coordinator Validation Code
          TNCEDIT.EXE    - The Subs Coordinator File Editor
          EN3.EXE        - The Subs Coordinator Encryption Module
          DE3.EXE        - The Subs Coordinator Decryption Module
          SUBS.ZIP       - Sample SUBS Files.
          CATEG.ZIP      - Sample CATEG.NET File.



     The following files are included with The WWIVnews Coordinator:

          TWC.EXE        - The WWIVnews Coordinator
          NEWSVAL.304    - The WWIVnews Coordinator Validation Code
          TNCEDIT.EXE    - The WWIVnews Coordinator File Editor
          EN3.EXE        - The WWIVnews Coordinator Encryption Module
          DE3.EXE        - The WWIVnews Coordinator Decryption Module
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     1.3  Important Information


          TNCVAL.304     Should NOT be given to anyone.  This activates
                         The Network Coordinator with your registration 
                         info.

          GRPVAL.304     Should ONLY be given to your GROUP Coordinators.
                         This file activates The Group Coordinator with
                         your registration info.

          SUBVAL.304     Should ONLY be given to your SUBS Coordinator.
                         This file activates The Subs Coordinator with
                         your registration info.

          NEWSVAL.304    Should ONLY be given to your WWIVnews
                         Coordinator.  This file activates The WWIVnews
                         Coordinator with your registration info.

          EN511.EXE      Should NOT be given to anyone.  It includes
                         the MAIN encryption routines for your network.

          EN3.EXE        Should ONLY be given out to the SUBS and
                         WWIVnews Coordinators.

          DE511.EXE      Should be given to EVERY node in the network.
                         

          DE3.EXE        Should be given to EVERY node in the network.

          

     Please keep in mind that EN511.EXE/DE511.EXE and EN3.EXE/DE3.EXE  
     are SPECIAL encryption/decryption modules, and should NEVER be
     replaced with the GENERIC encryption/decryption modules (such as
     EN257.EXE/DE257.EXE).  
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                                   Installing The Network Coordinator



     2.1  Installation Procedure

     The Network Coordinator can be installed as a CHAIN of WWIV, or
     it can be run by itself.  Here is how to install it under WWIV.

     Unzip TNC.ZIP into your network's data directory.

     In //CHAINEDIT:

     A. Description      : The Network Coordinator 
     B. Filename         : directory\TNC directory\TNCVAL.304 
     C. SL               : 255
     D. AR               : None.
     E. ANSI             : Optional
     F. DOS Interrupt    : NO         <--- This is critical
     G. 300 Baud         : Allowed
     H. Shrink           : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     I. Disable Pause    : Yes
     J. Local only       : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     K. Multi-User       : NO         <--- This is NOT critical




     2.2  General Instructions



     When you run TNC, you will be presented with the following options:


          Send BBSLIST Update
          Send CONNECT Update
          Send FBACKHDR.NET
          Send Feedback
          Send SUBS Update
          Send WWIVnews Update
          Send ZIP File
          Send Sub Info Request
          Send DECODE Files
          Send CATEG.NET
          Send NETWORKS.LST
          Send SSM (Short Msg)
          Run TNC File Editor
          Run External NETEDIT
          Convert SUBS.INF
          Quit


     Some of the options should be obvious, but here is a brief overview
     of the ones that might not be.
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     Send FBACKHDR.NET
       
       This option sends the FBACKHDR.NET file to your network.  This
       file is placed at the beginning of the e-mail that the network
       sends whenever a network update is received.  It's purpose is
       usually to let your users know who is handling SUBS updates,
       INTERNET or FIDO-NET node numbers etc...  A sample file is 
       included with TNC.  It is a good idea to edit this file using
       the TNC File Editor, to make sure that no end-of-file markers
       are in this file.  The TNC Editor will show an end-of-file
       marker as a back arrow.  If one should appear in your file, it
       should be deleted.


     Send Feedback

       This option allows you to send Source Verified E-mail to your
       network.  Prepare the text of the message in advance, and save 
       it to a file with a ".TXT" file extention.  The file should be
       placed in your network's data directory.  When this option is
       selected, you will be presented with a list of *.TXT files that
       you can send.  You may select more than one file at a time if 
       you wish.  


     Send SUBS Updates.

       This option allows you to send SUBS.LST & SUBS.# files to the
       network.  


     Send WWIVnews Updates.

       This option allows you to send WWIVNEWS.NET or *.NWS files to
       your network.  When you select this option, you will be presented
       with a list of files that can be selected (from your network's
       data directory).  Simply highlight each file you want to send, 
       and press the ENTER key.  A check-mark will pop-up next to each 
       file selected.  
     

     Send ZIP file.

       This option allows you to send any ZIP file (from your network's
       data directory) to your network.      
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     Send Sub Info Request (Ping).

       This sends a special request to each selected node, which
       when received, will send back to you a list of all the subs
       that the nodes would like listed in the SUBS.LST files.  The
       list is stored in a file called SUBS.INF in your network's 
       data directory.  It is NOT advisable to send this file too
       often.  You should always process the existing SUBS.INF file
       before sending out the next "Ping".  I would not recommend
       sending a "Ping" more often than once a month.  


     Send DECODE Files.

       As long as your network has a current copy of the DE511.EXE
       file, you can send them updates of any of the DE*.EXE files.
       The primary purpose of this, is to distribute DE3.EXE and
       the GROUP DE256+grp#.EXE files (such as DE257.EXE) to your
       network.  It sure is much easier for you to send it to them,
       then having your nodes chase all over looking for them.  They
       will automatically be placed in the data directory for your
       network.


     Send CATEG.NET.

       The CATEG.NET file, is a list of categories for the various
       Subs in your network.  Each line should contain a category #,
       and description.  There should ALWAYS be a category 0 in your
       CATEG.NET file, as this is the category all subs that are NOT
       categorized will be placed in.  If it doesn't exist, then those
       uncategorized subs will NOT be listed.  A sample CATEG.NET file
       is included in CATEG.ZIP.  I highly recommend using it.


     Send NETWORKS.LST

       This option allows you to send NETWORKS.LST to your network.
       The primary purpose of this file is to provide your nodes with
       a list of alternative networks that they might be interested in
       joining.     


     Send SSM (Short Msg)

       This option allows you to send a short (less than 1 line) message
       to your network.  These messages are automatically displayed when
       the sysop of a network node signs onto his/her BBS.  
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     Run TNC File Editor.

       This option allows you to use the file editor included with
       TNC to edit your news files.  The editor is simple yet powerful.
       It includes cut & paste features, and can work on several files
       at once (if sufficient memory exists).  If you have another editor
       that you have a preference for, you can copy it into your network's
       data directory and rename it TNCEDIT.EXE.  Not all editors will
       work under TNC depending on memory requirements, etc..., but give
       it a try.  I personally prefer TNCEDIT, but since I wrote it, I'm
       a bit partial to it.
       

     Convert SUBS.INF.

       This option runs the SUBINF.EXE program included with TSC.
       It takes the current SUBS.INF file, sorts it by category
       (as long as CATEG.NET exists), and creates a NEW SUBS.LST
       file.  You MAY have to break down the SUBS.LST file if it gets
       too large.  You should wait a minimum of a few weeks from the
       time you sent a sub "Ping" before using this option.
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                                     Installing The Group Coordinator


     3.1  Installation Procedure

     The Group Coordinator can be installed as a CHAIN of WWIV, or
     it can be run by itself.  Here is how to install it under WWIV.

     Unzip TGC.ZIP into your network's data directory.
     Your NC, should have given you a EN256+grp.EXE & DE256+grp.EXE
     (ex.  Group 1 will get EN257.EXE & DE257.EXE).  These files
     should be copied to your network's data directory.  You should
     NEVER give out a copy of EN???.EXE file, as it is the custom
     encryption routines used for your group.  DE???.EXE should be
     given to all in your group (The NC has the ability to do this,
     so you shouldn't need to worry about this).  Also, your GRPVAL.304
     file should NEVER be given out to anyone.  

     In //CHAINEDIT:

     A. Description      : The Group Coordinator 
     B. Filename         : directory\TGC directory\GRPVAL.304 
     C. SL               : 255
     D. AR               : None.
     E. ANSI             : Optional
     F. DOS Interrupt    : NO         <--- This is critical
     G. 300 Baud         : Allowed
     H. Shrink           : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     I. Disable Pause    : Yes
     J. Local only       : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     K. Multi-User       : NO         <--- This is NOT critical



     3.2  General Instructions


     Once you have installed the software, you need to make a special
     working copy of your BBSLIST.grp# & CONNECT.grp# files.  Make a
     copy of your BBSLIST.grp# as BBSLIST.grp#+256.  For example, if 
     you are the GC of group #1, you would copy BBSLIST.1 as BBSLIST.257.
     You would do the same thing for your CONNECT file (copying CONNECT.1
     as CONNECT.257).


     When you run TGC, you will be presented with the following options.
          
          Send BBSLIST Update to NC.    (Sends BBSLIST files)
          Send CONNECT Update to NC.    (Sends CONNECT files)
          Send Feedback.                (Sends *.TXT files as E-Mail)
          Run TNC File Editor.          (Edits BBSLIST/CONNECT/*.TXT files)
          Run External NETEDIT.         (Runs NETEDIT if installed)
          Quit.                         (Exists TGC).
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                                                General Instruuctions


     When you select the Send BBSLIST/CONNECT/Feedback/File Editor
     options, you will be presented with a list of files.  In order to
     select a file, simply move the cursor so it highlights the file
     you want to send/edit, and press the space bar (or press mouse 
     button if you have a mouse driver installed).  Each file selected
     will have a little check-mark next to it.  If you accidentally
     select the wrong file, just select it again, and the check-mark 
     will disappear.  When you are finished selecting files, press
     the ENTER (or RETURN) key.  


     Send Feedback

       This option allows you to send Source Verified E-mail to your
       network.  Prepare the text of the message in advance, and save 
       it to a file with a ".TXT" file extention.  The file should be
       placed in your network's data directory.  When this option is
       selected, you will be presented with a list of *.TXT files that
       you can send.  You may select more than one file at a time if 
       you wish.  


     Run TNC File Editor.

       This option allows you to use the file editor included with
       TGC to edit your news files.  The editor is simple yet powerful.
       It includes cut & paste features, and can work on several files
       at once (if sufficient memory exists).  If you have another editor
       that you have a preference for, you can copy it into your network's
       data directory and rename it TNCEDIT.EXE.  Not all editors will
       work under TGC depending on memory requirements, etc..., but give
       it a try.  I personally prefer TNCEDIT, but since I wrote it, I'm
       a bit partial to it.
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                                      Installing The Subs Coordinator



     4.1  Installation Procedure

     The Subs Coordinator can be installed as a CHAIN of WWIV, or
     it can be run by itself.  Here is how to install it under WWIV.

     Unzip TSC.ZIP into your network's data directory.
     If you do not already have a CATEG.NET file in your network's
     data directory, then also unzip the CATEG.ZIP file as well.
     A copy of EN3.EXE and DE3.EXE should be placed in your network's
     data directory as well.  Do NOT give out a copy of your EN3.EXE
     or SUBVAL.304 file to anyone.  However, it is okay to give out the
     DE3.EXE file to your network.

     In //CHAINEDIT:

     A. Description      : The Network Coordinator 
     B. Filename         : directory\TSC directory\SUBVAL.304 
     C. SL               : 255
     D. AR               : None.
     E. ANSI             : Optional
     F. DOS Interrupt    : NO         <--- This is critical
     G. 300 Baud         : Allowed
     H. Shrink           : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     I. Disable Pause    : Yes
     J. Local only       : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     K. Multi-User       : NO         <--- This is NOT critical




     4.2  General Instructions


     When you run TSC, you will be presented with the following options.
          
          Send SUBS.LST Updates.
          Send Sub Info Request (Ping)
          Send CATEG.NET.                    
          Run TSC File Editor.          
          Convert SUBS.INF to SUBS.LST.      
          Quit.                         

     Some of the options should be obvious, but here is a brief overview
     of the ones that might not be so obvious.

     Send SUBS.LST Updates.

       This option allows you to send SUBS.LST & SUBS.# files to the
       network.  Each file should be less than 32k in size, so if your
       SUBS.LST file gets too large, move some categories out of there
       and into the SUBS.1 file (and so on).
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     Send Sub Info Request (Ping).

       This sends a special request to each selected node, which
       when received, will send back to you a list of all the subs
       that the nodes would like listed in the SUBS.LST files.  The
       list is stored in a file called SUBS.INF in your network's 
       data directory.  It is NOT advisable to send this file too
       often.  You should always process the existing SUBS.INF file
       before sending out the next "Ping".  I would not recommend
       sending a "Ping" more often than once a month.  


     Send CATEG.NET.

       The CATEG.NET file, is a list of categories for the various
       Subs in your network.  Each line should contain a category #,
       and description.  There should ALWAYS be a category 0 in your
       CATEG.NET file, as this is the category all subs that are NOT
       categorized will be placed in.  If it doesn't exist, then those
       uncategorized subs will NOT be listed.  A sample CATEG.NET file
       is included in CATEG.ZIP.  I highly recommend using it.


     Convert SUBS.INF to SUBS.LST.

       This option runs the SUBINF.EXE program included with TSC.
       It takes the current SUBS.INF file, sorts it by category
       (as long as CATEG.NET exists), and creates a NEW SUBS.LST
       file.  You MAY have to break down the SUBS.LST file if it gets
       too large.  You should wait a minimum of a few weeks from the
       time you sent a sub "Ping" before using this option.
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                                  Installing The WWIVnews Coordinator




     5.1  Installation Procedure


     The WWIVnews Coordinator can be installed as a CHAIN of WWIV, or
     it can be run by itself.  Here is how to install it under WWIV.

     Unzip TWC.ZIP into your network's data directory.

     In //CHAINEDIT:

     A. Description      : The WWIVnews Coordinator 
     B. Filename         : directory\TWC directory\NEWSVAL.304 
     C. SL               : 255
     D. AR               : None.
     E. ANSI             : Optional
     F. DOS Interrupt    : NO         <--- This is critical
     G. 300 Baud         : Allowed
     H. Shrink           : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     I. Disable Pause    : Yes
     J. Local only       : Yes        <--- This is necessary
     K. Multi-User       : NO         <--- This is NOT critical



     5.2  General Instructions

     When you run TWC, you will be presented with the following options.
          
          Send News Updates.
          Run TNC File Editor.          
          Quit.                         

     Some of the options should be obvious, but here is a brief overview
     of the ones that might not be.


     Send News Updates.

       This option allows you to send WWIVNEWS.NET or *.NWS files to
       your network.  None of the files should be larger than 32k.
       The NC of your network has the ability to send out larger
       news files.  If you need to have a single large news file, you
       may want to send all the pieces to the NC, and have him patch
       them together and send them out as a single file.  When you 
       select this option, you will be presented with a list of files
       that can be selected (from your network's data directory).  
       Simply highlight each file you want to send, and press the
       ENTER key.  A check-mark will pop-up next to each file selected.     
       When you are finished selecting files, press ENTER.
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       You will then be presented with a list of options on where to
       send the files.  Select one, and the files will be sent.



     Run TNC File Editor.

       This option allows you to use the file editor included with
       TWC to edit your news files.  The editor is simple yet powerful.
       It includes cut & paste features, and can work on several files
       at once (if sufficient memory exists).  If you have another editor
       that you have a preference for, you can copy it into your network's
       data directory and rename it TNCEDIT.EXE.  Not all editors will
       work under TWC depending on memory requirements, etc..., but give
       it a try.  I personally prefer TNCEDIT, but since I wrote it, I'm
       a bit partial to it.
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                                              Setting Up Your Network





     6.1  The Files Required






     6.2  General Instructions



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                                                        Miscellaneous



     7.1  Support

           
          Technical Support is available on our support BBS.

                      Maniac Mansion ]I[ BBS  
                           908-525-8295
                         24 hours/7 days.
                   USRobotics DS HST/V32/V32bis


          We can also be reached via WWIVnet by sending e-mail to
          1@9800 or Doctor Fred @9800. 

          Members of WWIVnet are strongly encouraged to subscribe
          to the TNC Support Sub (Host @9800/Type TNC).  News of
          new releases, beta testing, etc... are usually posted
          there first.

               
          Our Mailing Address is:

            Kodiak Solutions Unlimited
            12-15 Vermeer Drive
            South Amboy, NJ 08879


     7.2  Upgrade Policies


          The upgrade policy is subject to change.  As of the
          writing of this document, the policy is as follows:

          Upgrades will be provided free of charge to those
          registered users that fill out and send the upgrade form,
          a floppy disk, and a floppy disk mailer with sufficient
          return postage (usually around $.52 or $.58 cents is 
          sufficient).

          Additional upgrade options may be available, for additional
          information see the UPGRADE.TXT file included in the most
          current version of the TNC demo. 
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     7.3  License Agreement


          The registered version of this software is licensed to you
          and your network, and is NOT transferrable.  You may NOT
          alter the software in any manner, doing so will immediately
          and irrevocably terminate your license.  You may distribute
          the GC module ONLY to your Group Coordinators, the SUBS
          module ONLY to your SUBS coordinator, and the WWIVnews
          module ONLY to your WWIVnews Coordinator, however doing so
          will NOT transfer your license.  The sofware is to be used
          and installed on only one network at a time.



     7.4  Revisions


          12/93 -   Added Support for file sharing/multi-line WWIV.
                    Added Send SSM Option.  Added Data COmpression
                    To TNC Updates.  Added VBBS support (hopefully).

          07/93 -   Major upgrade to the documentation.  Added Group
                    Coordinator, Subs Coordinator, and WWIVnews
                    Coordinator modules.  SUBS.FDL Support (For Filenet)
                    was added.  Software now searches the network's data
                    directory, then current directory, and finally the path
                    statement when shelling out to run EXE files.


     7.5  Trademarks/Copyrights


          The following are copyrights, trademarks and/or products of 
          Kodiak Solutions Unlimited:

          The Network Coordinator, TNC, The Group Coordinator, TGC,
          The Subs Coordinator, TSC, The WWIVnews Coordinator, TWC,
          The Subs Inf Processor, TNCedit.


          The following are third-party trademarks:

             WWIV and WWIVnet are trademarks of Wayne Bell and/or
             WWIV Software Solutions.

             IBM is a registered trademark of International Business 
             Machines Corporation.

             Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
             Microsoft Corporation. 
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     7.6  VBBS Support

          
          I personally have not tested the compatibility of TNC
          with VBBS.  I have heard from a few registered users
          that versions of TNC starting at 3.04 are compatible
          with VBBS.  I do know that there is a good chance that
          updates will be received and processed properly, but
          errors may show up in their NETDAT0.LOG.  These errors
          should not be taken literally.  For each file update, TNC
          sends out 2 updates.  The first is the actual update,
          the second is a CLEAN-UP type of update.  Since VBBS
          doesn't properly support the CLEAN-UP update, some
          FALSE ERRORS may not get removed from the log.  I have
          contacted the author of VBBS in order to see if we can
          support these updates, but have not heard back from him.
          In any event, the updates should still be received fine.



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