SwiftBBS, Computer Based Messaging and Communication Software.

Communication software package designed to be compatible with similar programs. Supports FidoNet technical specifications for echomail processing and file formats. Includes BBS program with internal menus, optional customizable menus with almost 100 selectable functions and options, an internal text editor or optional external editor, imbedded meta codes for database displays, and custom interpretive language. The package or available utilities also include configuration program, menu editor, user editor, network mail processing software, messagebase maintenance software, and diagnostic utilities. {1989 - 1996} (download)

Echobase, Electronic Message Conference Database and Query Software.

Initially developed to meet a specific need within FamilyNet International, Echobase system software has now been distributed within other networks. Echobase maintains a database of message conference listings that can be updated and queried remotely via netmail. Echobase also publishes lists of echoes periodically, monitors database and sends aging warnings and dated deletions. Other programs in the family simplify conference moderator updates to the database, allow users to browse a database in read-only mode. Replies and reports can be generated in user specified formats, and entries can be imported/exported from/to other databases. {1994 - 1996} (download Echobase or Echomod )

Web Pages, Miscellaneous World Wide Web Pages.

This is one of several web pages I initially developed in 1995. This set of pages contains the initial home page and linked pages containing my resume (and its links), some Internet tips, a short list of Internet software, and samson's cat page). In February 1996, it was selected as the first winner in Gower.Net's web page contest and I've expanded it since then.

With a move to Saltatoria I developed some interactive pages with cgi scripts, including a public links page and a Web Page Maker. In addition to "browsing" my web pages, you can also use the personal web page directory.

Also a part of my web page project is the development of a program to convert Morning Star magazine files to HTML format. Since then Morning Star has ceased publication. Additionally, using Echobase's formatting options and a little manual editing, I've created a FamilyNet echolist in HTML table form. Current and future versions of Echobase software can also create HTML files as a command-line option. {1994 - 1996}

Last modified: May 20, 2004
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