                       @X0E PCBoard Comparison Guide@X07

@X0FIn order to help you compare the features of PCBoard against other BBS
software packages, the following comparison guide has been developed.  All
features listed are available in the current release of PCBoard.  When
comparing  PCBoard with another program, simply place a check mark in the
small box next to the feature line for those items which are included in the
other program (or their system limit).  We think you will be pleasantly
surprised at how PCBoard stacks up against the competition!  A free demo
disk of our software can be obtained by calling us at 800.356.1686 (US and
Canada), or at 801.261.1686 (for all other locations).

@X0DPCBoard V 15.22@X07

@X0F- Built-in UUCP
- Built-in FIDO Mailer/Tosser (no front end needed)
- Complete Credit Accounting System
- QWK Net Status
- PCBMail - Windows Mail Reader

@X0DFile Transfers@X07

@X0F* Default protocols: Xmodem, Xmodem-CRC, 1-K Xmodem, 1-K  Xmodem/G,
* Ymodem (Batch), Ymodem/G (Batch), Zmodem, and ASCII
* External protocols: Bimodem (Batch), HS/Link (Batch), etc.
* Zmodem module for both non-intelligent and intelligent serial cards
* 'Local' file transfers built-in for 'in-house' E-Mail systems, etc.
* Automatically scan uploaded files for viruses, duplicates or
        other problems using your preferred file verification software
* Allows 'testing' of files prior to downloading
* Ability to index downloadable files for instant access -including CD-ROMs
* Jukebox and 'slow' CD-ROM support
* Extended file searches by date and filename
* Extended file description searches using 'AND', 'OR' and 'NOT'operators for
* maximum querying capability
* Allows viewing of files and their contents prior to downloading
* Dynamic byte ratios for file transfers
* Optional instantaneous byte or time credits on uploads
* Stores total number of bytes and files transferred by each caller
* Allows specifying files as 'FREE' (no charge against byte limit) or 'NOTIME'
        (no charge for time spent downloading)

@X0DGeneral@X07

@X0F- Real-Time (by keystroke) '255 Channel' Node CHAT capability
- ALIAS support on a per-conference basis
- Caller-ID and incoming FAX support
- SysOp definable program text and prompts
- Fully customizable system commands and appropriate menus
- Menuing system allows creating sub-menus, directories, etc.
- Hot-Key configuration, execution of commands with a single keystroke
- Full subscription operation with expired messages, levels, registrations, etc.
- Configurable new user logon script questionnaire
- Configurable logoff script questionnaire
- Requires only 450K of memory per node for operation
- Supports up to 115,200 bps
- Full 16550A UART (FIFO) support
- Built-in credit and accounting system
- Automatic conference rejoin on subsequent calls
- Ability for third party programs to store their information inside USER's file
- Third party DOORs may be directly accessed as a menu command
- Auto-Login DOOR capability definable by security level
- Front-DOOR support for FIDO type front-end programs
- Remote DOS access for SysOp including DOORWAY support
- Fastest operation of ANY BBS software!  All C/C++ code!
- Easy installation - code is running within 5 minutes of typing 'INSTALL'
- PCBoard can be installed from either a floppy or hard disk

@X0DGraphics@X07

@X0F* On-the-fly colorization of all system text and files based on caller's ANSI
        capabilities
* RIP scrip support for remote callers
* Full @ Code substitution support (color, files, and prompts)
* Built-In high speed ANSI driver
* Support for SysOp defined @ Macros
* Built in graphics editor `PCBEdit'

@X0DInternational Operation@X07

@X0F- True multilingual support including all display files and 'internal' text
- Full support for double-byte international display character sets
- Full world-wide Internationalization
- Reverse printing for right-toleft code page languages

@X0DMessaging System@X07

@X0F* Comments to the SysOp are part of the message base for easy access
* Dynamic size control of message files to conserve disk space
* Extended message search capabilities by name, subject, text body, etc.
* Built-in .QWK message packet support and downloading
* Index files for rapid QWK search / creation
* Extended message search capabilities using 'AND', 'OR' and 'NOT' Boolean
        operators for maximum querying capability
* Search for messages `To' or `From' individual accounts
* Import text files from disk directly into a message (local login)
* Upload an ASCII text file directly into a message from remote
* File attachment to messages
* 'FLAG' or view files while reading messages
* Capture messages and text to disk file (local login)
* Capture messages to ZIP file for automatic download from remote
* Allows editing of a saved message including both the header and text body
* Thread reading of message topics (both forward and reverse)
* 'Reference' message numbers for easy threading of a topic
* Message upload using any available file transfer protocol
* Message 'Carbon-Copy' list support
* Message 'Return-Receipt' response support
* Automatic reference number purification during message base pack
* Provides message 'Echo' capabilities for third party NetMail programs
* Largest third party NetMail support of any BBS program
* Full-Screen or Line-Oriented message entry/editing functions (user selectable)
* SysOp access to caller's USER file record during message read functions
* Full recognition of PC keyboard controls or CTRL+ codes during full-screen
        message entry/edit
* Each message can contain up to 400 lines
* Automatic 'quoting' of original message if desired
* Message addressing to individuals, groups, security level groups, etc.

@X0DMultitasking/Network Support@X0F

- Multitasking (OS/2, DESQview, Windows, others) aware - gives back time
        slices when node is 'idle'
- OS/2 direct COM driver support
- Supports 'intelligent' single IRQ serial cards when using /M code
- Up to 4 nodes on 80386/80486 using 'standard' COM ports
- 4, 8, or 16 nodes on 80386/80486 using /M code and 'intelligent' serial card
- Mix or match multitasking with networked PC's for up to 65,535 nodes
- Ability to 'float' to next available node if node is busy (local logins)
- File, record locking on all NetBIOS networks as well as NTNX software
- Supports both dial-in and 'local-only' nodes on same system
- Node-to-Node as well as Group CHAT (CB Chat) capability
- Node specific environment variables for easy multi-node DOOR support
- SysOp has ability to view/search all other node's caller logs from current
        node
- Auto-Logoff any/all nodes from current node
- Shut down any/all nodes to DOS from current node
- Full Packet-Switch (PAD) network support
- Unlimited FOSSIL support for virtually any serial card

@X0DSecurity@X0F

* Every command is controlled by a specific security level
* Optional USER file encryption for maximum security
* Full file download protection by security level and password
* Upload protection by security level, password and file name or file type
* Different menus can be displayed based on caller's security level
* DOORs can be protected by security level and/or password

@X0DSupport@X0F

- One year of free software updates via download from Salt Air BBS
- 24 Hour-a-day BBS (modem) technical support lines (365 days/year)
- 1 Year of voice technical support with each new PCBoard purchase
- Lifetime BBS support for all packages purchased

@X0DSysOp Utilities Included with each Package!@X0F (@X0BFree@X0F)

* PCBEdit - Graphics & text editor
* PCBFiler - File maintenance utility
* PCBModem - Modem configuration Utility
* PCBMoni - Node monitoring utility
* PCBPack - Message base maintenance utility
* PCBSetup - BBS configuration Utility
* PCBSysMgr - User and System maintenance utility

@X0DSystem Limits@X0F

- Supports over @X0E2 Billion@X0F user records
- Up to 65,535 Nodes can be run in a network environment
- Up to 65,535 conference areas may be defined
- Up to 32,767 messages may be written in each conference
- Up to 16,777,216 messages may be entered
- Up to 32,767 DOORs can be defined per conference area
- Up to 32,767 Script Questionnaires can be defined per  conference area
- Up to 32,767 Bulletins can be defined per conference area
- Up to 32,767 File Directory Listings can be defined per conference area
- Up to 32,767 bytes per individual message
- Up to 64 scheduled 'events' per day
- Schedule events by day, week, month, or date
- No limit on size of files attached to messages
- Up to 60 description lines for each downloadable file listing entry
- Up to 36 file transfer protocols can be defined
