Introducing! Color 64 version 8.0 -------------------- One of the best Commodore 64 BBS systems has just been made better. We are proud to announce the release of version 8.0 of the Color 64 BBS system, the software that has proven to be one of the most versatile and most popular BBS systems available for your Commodore 64. Here are some of the features of Color 64 v8.0: * Color 64 now supports the use of CMD's SwiftLink RS-232 cartridge for BPS rates of up to 38,400 BPS. Color 64 can also be used with the Schnedler Systems 4.09 MHz Turbo Master CPU, allowing for 4 megahertz operation. * Supports variable baud rates of 300 to 2400 BPS without SwiftLink and 300 to 38,400 BPS with SwiftLink. MNP and other error correction modes are supported also when used with SwiftLink. * Supports Commodore graphics, ASCII, and even ANSI with graphics and 15 colors. Built in MCI commands allow more flexibilty in message formatting. * Supports both public and private messages, with a sophisticated editor for creating text messages. Callers can auto-reply to private and public messages. Old e-mail is automatically deleted when it expires. * Callers can do uploads and downloads using Xmodem or Punter protocol (Multi-Punter supported) from any number of SYSOP definable drives. Hidden uploads and downloads are supported. Download directories have files dated and kept in chronological order. * Callers can view custom text files and on-line help files. * Built in self-maintaining online caller log. * Real-time clock with date & time stamping on all messages. * Daily time limits that are SYSOP definable. * Variable access levels including full remote SYSOP capabilities. * Chat mode with word wrap. * Automatic purging members who have not called for a certain number of days. * A fully featured SYSOP terminal mode with upload and download capabilities, plus a buffer and built in phone directory. * Color 64 supports the use of Commodore disk drives and other compatiable devices, including the 1541, 1571, 1581, ICT Hard Drive, CMD Hard Drive, CMD FD drives, CMD RamLink, Lt. Kernal Hard Drive. You can now use all the LU's from 0 to 9 on the Lt. Kernal, and Color 64 supports full use of subdirectories on the CMD drives. * The BBS automatically keeps records of each caller's statistics (such as upload/download credit), as well as information such as each caller's real name, phone number, birth date, and address. * The system now includes the popular Color 64 Network add-on using the latest version: 1.26a. Network can be switched in and out easily and when used is fully integrated into your BBS system, allowing Networked public and private messages, as well as file transfers. * The programming of the BBS can be easily modified by the SYSOP. A full set of commands, variables, and functions have been made available specifically for programming the BBS system. The overlays are written using the BASIC program editor, so there is no compiling! * Included with Color 64 v8.0 is a 150+ page manual that fully describes the operation of the BBS system and also serves as a reference manual for programming features. Included in the manual is a complete variables list, plus documentation on all the added commands and functions. The best thing about Color 64 BBS is the support you recieve, both from Color BBS Systems, and the wide network of sysops who all share their mods, advice, and personal experiences on the support bbs, and on GEnie. GEnie? That's right, Color 64 BBS also has support message bases, and a private file xfer for Color 64 sysops on GEnie, which literally makes getting help easy from all around the globe. We also host an RTC on GEnie's Commodore Flagship every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am EST, so if you have a nagging problem, or just want to shoot the breeze, you can bring it directly to us! More information about Color 64 BBS V8.00 can be obtained by contacting the Sysop of Sonic Temple BBS (Fred Ogle, AKA Betelgeuse, user #2) -- 1200/14400 bps, phone number 410/285-0428, set terminal to 8-N-1. Or you can send GEnie mail to F.OGLE, or Inet/Usenet mail to F.OGLE@GENIE.GEIS.COM or U.S. mail to: Fred Ogle, P.O. Box 35427, Dundalk MD 21222-7427 Pricing: For Color 64 version 8.00, a 3 disk set with documentation, the cost is $65.00; to upgrade from Color 64 v7.XX to v8.00, the cost is $20.00; Send orders to: Fred Ogle, P.O. Box 35427, Dundalk, MD 21222-7427 Postage/Handling Charges: US Mail 1st Class $3.00; (Priority Mail) Express mail (Next Day), add $20.00. Check or money orders accepted * * $50.00 charge for returned checks * Money orders ONLY on express orders. Check orders allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. * Canadian orders - Postal money orders only :)