 
                  File Transfer Help for EBBS-PC:
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EBBS HQ supports the following protocols using Omen Technologies DSZ
or GSZ protocol driver(s).
 
Xmodem CRC Xmodem 1k Ymodem Batch Zmodem Ymodem-G (Only if you
register your DSZ.GSZ copy. ($25))

NOTE: Ymodem-G should ONLY be used for error correcting modems. IE:

EBBS-PC supports batch downloading using ymodem batch, zmodem or
ymodem-g. Here's how to do it:

Batch downloads: Easy with EBBS-PC! Select each file for
downloading, the choose S (Select) to put that file into the batch
DL list. Once you have selected your files, choose B (batch DL) from
the Xfer File menu and follow the prompts. VERY Easy!

The file transfer ratio is adjustable by your sysop, so the actual
ratio number may be different than the described default below. EBBS
will prompt you if it is time to upload (IE: Your ratio has been
exceeded.)
 
A default download ratio is active. For every 25 kbytes you
download, you are required to upload 1 kbyte (1,024 bytes).

If you CANNOT download, then it is most likely time for you to
upload.
 
I suggest using the protocols in the following order as they are
available to you:

Zmodem - Best/Quickest overall in my opinion.
Ymodem Batch - Good & quick, but just not as good as zmodem.
Xmodem 1k - Similiar to ymodem batch, but no auto filename.
Xmodem CRC - Small blocks, so slower than 1k block protocols.

File searches: Searches work on the currently set xfer section.

IE: If you want to search ALL available DL files, then set your
section to ALL SECTIONS (Section Setting = !).  When prompted for
search text, simply enter a pattern to match. IE: To search all
sections for chess related files, you would enter:

Search pattern: Chess(ENTER)

Please note that the search pattern is NOT case (UPPER/lower)
sensitive.

Most other features should be fairly self explanatory and easy to
figure. If you need further help, post a message with your
question(s) and the Sysop and/or users would be happy to help.
 
Conclusion: In general, simply be fair and upload once in a while.
The files you download are files that others were considerate enough
to upload.
 
Ed Parry
