RIPnet! File Distribution Network <RFDN>


I am proud to announce a new service for RIPnet! Members. The RFDN! is a 
distribution path for RIP related files.  This article is a brief explanation
of the RFDN!, how it works,and what you can do to help.

The objective of the RFDN! is simple: to provide a timely and secure
distribution of RIP-related public domain, shareware software releases and
Screens to RIPnet! members.

The structure of the RFDN! is arranged according to the REC structure of
RIPnet!. 154:154/6 is at the top, as the distribution center for all new
releases.  Any RIPnet! node wishing to receive the RFDN! will hook into the
network with the RFDN! node in their region.  If two or more RIPnet! nodes in
a net wish to receive the RFDN!, then one node will be the RFDN! Hub for the
net, and will receive software from the REC and distribute to the RFDN! nodes
in it's net.

Software is physically transported through the system via mailers, such as
FrontDoor, Binkley, D'Bridge, etc. using the programs Tick & Hatch,or a
compatable file forwarder. Any node that wishes to join the RFDN! must run
Tick or a compatable program to receive the files.

Joining the RFDN! is very simple.  Fill out the application and send it
either as netmail, or file attached to your RC/REC if they are a RFDN! member
or to 154:154/0 or 154:154/6. You will recieve confirmation when your feed is
set up.

Thank you!

William Pommenville
Zone Coordinator