====== ProBoard v4 Documentation ======

//The Choice of Professionals.//

Welcome to the documentation for **ProBoard v4**, the native Windows (64-bit and 32-bit) version of the ProBoard BBS. Start with the introduction if you are new to ProBoard v4, or with what's new if you already run ProBoard 2.x.

===== Start here =====

  * [[v4:introduction|Introduction]]: what ProBoard v4 is, how its programs fit together and where its files live.
  * [[v4:whats_new|What's new in v4]]: everything that is new or different compared with ProBoard 2.x.
  * [[v4:historical|ProBoard 2.x (16-bit) documentation]]: the original documentation, kept for reference, and a guide to where each topic went.

===== Installing and upgrading =====

  * [[v4:install:overview|Installing and upgrading]]: which page to read for your situation.
  * [[v4:install:requirements|Before you install]]: choosing a package, ports and the firewall.
  * [[v4:install:fresh_install|Installing ProBoard v4]]: a new board with PBInstall.
  * [[v4:install:upgrade_16bit|Upgrading from 16-bit ProBoard]]: keeping your users, messages and files.
  * [[v4:install:migrate_fidonet|Importing FastEcho and Internet Rex settings]]: bringing your mail setup across.
  * [[v4:install:program_updates|Program updates]]: signed updates from PBDispatch.

===== Setting up and running your board =====

  * [[v4:start:overview|Getting started]]: your first configuration, your first caller and going online.
  * [[v4:connect:telnet|Connecting callers]]: Telnet, RLogin, SSH, Login Guard, Host Filter, FTP, the web portal, news and PBTerm.
  * [[v4:config:overview|PBConfig]]: the configuration window, Options, users and the Services screen.
  * [[v4:dispatch:overview|PBDispatch]]: the dashboard, Service Management, logs, reports and the Mailer Monitor.
  * [[v4:menus:overview|Menus and commands]]: the menu functions, "/" commands and the Matrix logon.
  * [[v4:mail:overview|Messages and networking]]: FidoNet mail, AKA domains, PBLink, inter-BBS messages, IRC and the BBS list.
  * [[v4:files:overview|Files and transfers]]: file areas, protocols, download rules and file echoes.
  * [[v4:doors:overview|Doors]]: native Windows doors, DOS doors and door networks.
  * [[v4:maint:overview|Maintenance]]: PBUtil, a maintenance routine and backups.
  * [[v4:sdk:overview|Plug-ins and the SDK]]: running plug-ins and writing your own.

===== Reference and help =====

  * [[v4:reference:programs|Reference]]: programs, plug-ins, ports, folders, configuration files and a glossary.
  * [[v4:trouble:overview|Troubleshooting]]: find your symptom.

===== Support =====

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