RockNet News By: Ron Doty - (1:101/180) Welcome to the World of... ллллллм млллллм млллллм лл млл млллллм млллллл ллллллл лл лл лл лл лл ллмллп лл лл ллмммм олн лллллл лл лл лл ллпллм лл лл ллпппп олн лл плл плллллп плллллп лл плл лл лл плллллл олн (tm) (C) 1994 - Boston Rocks / Signature Productions The ONLY NETWORK Dedicated To Those Who Love Music. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ( Hey..Trust Me..The Ansi Looks Better In Real Life! ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I know with all the other Nets available out there, some of you are reading this and saying, oh Geezz...ANOTHER one to think about. Well, I'll try to save some of you some time ( Hopefully not many!). RockNet Is NOT about rocks..although it deals with ROCK. RockNet is NOT new, although it maybe to some, and is NEW to "Fido" Format. RockNet is NOT a Network dedicated to your 70's Pet Rock's well being ( I know some of you still have them hidden away!). RockNet is NOT just another BORING Echomail Conference. So, if RockNet isn't any of those things..what IS it you ask ? ..Gee, I'm Glad you did ! Read On and get the inside info on one of the Fastest growing Nets in America, RockNet, The ONLY Network dedicated to those who love Music and Entertainment ! 1) The History of RockNet. RockNet has been in existence since 1992, starting as a small local net dedicated to those who's interest in Music compelled them to WRITE about it to other BBS users. It has gone through some major changes since, "absorbing" a Florida Based Network, FLOnet along the way, and expanding it's reach a little further all the time. The one thing that has remained the same, aside from it's origination BBS, Boston Rocks, and it's main theme, Music, is it's commitment to excellence to it's USERS. All the Users of RockNet are encouraged to send their ideas to their Local Hubs or Nodes to be forwarded to the Network Administrator. About 90% of these usually BRILLIANT ideas have been used to help expand the Network. When RockNet started, it was available in .QWK only, and usually was frequented by musicians or diehard Music buffs. That has changed !!! RockNet is Now available in BOTH QWK and FIDO format (see info provided at the end for more details on this!) and has become a place where those who LISTEN to music, as well as write and play it can communicate with each other on an even platform. EVERYONE counts in RockNet ! Within the past month, RockNet has expanded to Hubs located Coast to Coast in the United States, and More applications for Hubs and Nodes are coming in daily. RockNet's Home BBS, Boston Rocks, has committed $15,000 to upgrade to a 6 Node Lan and a dedicated Mail server, to be set up within the next 60 days to maintain the quality of both the BBS and RockNet. Additionally, 28.8 modems will be added to most lines. We have also actively sought out some of the Best systems available to act as Hubs for RockNet to make YOUR access easier ! So, That was a quick summary of where RockNet stands Today. 2) Can I get RockNet ?? SURE !!!! We WANT you to partake in this net. ( I guess that would be the reason I'm writing this!) RockNet's goal is to expand 200% in the next 6 months..and, we WILL meet that objective ! The foundation is now in place, all that is left is for you to help build the structure. I'm sure ALL of you have some interest in Music and Entertainment, and if you as SYSOPS have time for that..imagine your users! 3) OK..I'm ALMOST convinced..what about the Conferences ?? Gee, I'm glad you asked that !! A list of Conferences and a Brief description of each follows right after this next dotted line !!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RockNet Conference List ----------------------- APRIL, 1994 Administration - Access to this conference should be limited to Hub/Node sysops only. Regular Users should not be able to view messages or post in this conference. **THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* RockNet News - A read only conference for system messages from Network Administration, to keep Sysops AND Users up to date on addtions, deletions, and changes to RockNet, As well as general information about RockNet. *THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* Sysop's Chat - A gathering place for all the Net's Sysops. Access to this area must be restricted to Sysops, Co-Sysops and Moderators Only. *THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* New User's Chat - A Place for your users to meet and get aquainted with other users of the RockNet network. *THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* At the Bar - An Adult Alias Conference. Access should be restricted to those over 21 only. (Alias Only) Conversation - A General Chat conference open to all users. Club Intellectual - A conference for conservative intellectual adult conversations. Lounge Separate from the general populous. Literature, politics, current events, etc. Access should be restricted to adults only. Not an erotic chat conference. Rock 'n Roll Cafe - A General "Good Ol Rock 'n Roll" Chat area. Generation X - A TEENS ONLY conference, where ALIASES ARE allowed, and as long as it stays within reasonable bounds, the topic of conversation can be anything that affects teens and young adults. Radio Waves - A Conference dedicated to Radio. Moderated and Hosted by Scott St. John, The Afternoon Drive-Time DJ and Production Director of WRFY, The Largest FM Rock Station in Eastern Pennsylvania. Heavy Metal Hell - What other description is need here ?? Bang Your Head! Classic Rock - Talk about all your favorites from the '70's and '80's here. We "old timers" need space too! Golden Oldies - Hey, The Fifty's and 60's need their space too!! Rhythm and Blues - The Name says it all. Dance Beat - Gee, who said Disco was Dead ??? MIDI Magic - A gathering place for you electronic wiz's out there to "hang out" and exchange idea, and files..FILE TRANSFERS, (within a REASONABLE SIZE) should be allowed here. Local/Unsigned- Those Struggling artists and garage Bands NEED HYPE! give 'em a hand..and let everybody know about them! Easy Listening - For those that like to talk about the "relaxing" feel of that easy listening style. Country Music - Put on your boots and have a Great time! Religious Music - A requested conference. NOT a place to discuss your views on religion, but a place to chat about the music involved in your faith, and what music inspires you. Band/Gig Listings- In a Band ?? KNOW a Band ?? ..Let others know about 'em too. You can help their draw, and maybe be a part of making them the next BIG band! Song Writers - Hey, Someone has to write what you listen to! Got some Ideas ? Maybe you'd like to write a song, but don't know where to start? Maybe you just need a "nudge" If so then this conference is for you! The Comedy Club - Even musicians need to lighten up with a good joke now and then !! Let's hear 'em ..keep 'em clean. Celluloid Heroes - Taking time out from Music to see a good movie ? Why not let everyone else know what you liked..OR Didn't like about it! Video Paradise - Find a great new release at you local Video Store, let us know about it, maybe we'd like to rent it too! Buy, $ell, Trade - As the name says, buy it, sell it ,trade it. Make the best deal you can here..Advertise what you need, or have! Commercial Advertising, Within reason , is also allowed. Alternative Music - Well, it use to be PUNK, then NEW WAVE, then NEW AGE.. Now it's ALTERNATIVE and here's a place to let people know about what you like! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only conferences that are required are Administration, RockNet News, Sysop's Chat and New User's Chat. ...and see..I TOLD you about that dotted line thing! 4) Ok Ok..I'm sold, don't beat it in to me..NOW, WHERE can I get this Great RockNet Network ??? Ahh..DETAILS huh?? Ok, the BEST way to get more info on RockNet is to Freq the "Magic" files ROCKNET ( for The Full Info Pack ) and ROCKLIST ( For the Nodelist) from one of these Fine participating systems. Boston Rocks Malden, MA 617-397-8880 * Mail Only Node * FidoNet Address: 1:101/180 PandA's Den Danvers, MA 508-750-0250 * Crash Mail Accepted * FidoNet Address: 1:330/204 The Smorgasbord W. Bridgewater, MA 508-58-5806 * Crash Mail Accepted* FidoNet Address: 1:101/530 If you are Interested in getting your Info the Old Fashion Way, calling and downloading it, or would like to pick it up in .QWK format, you may call THESE great systems ! Boston Rocks Malden, MA 617-397-8888 First City Online Lynn, MA 617-593-4825 Willy's Wild & Wacky Saddlebrook, NJ 201-843-8674 World Online BBS Dover, NH 603-743-4853 Urban Mixing Productions Reading, PA 610-376-8605 Bass Clef BBS Rensselar, IN 219-866-3961 The Desert Shack Lancaster, CA 805-940-8506 Radio Daze Mishawaka, IN 219-257-2137 MOST of the above boards have a Pre-assigned login as : First Name: RockNet Last Name: BBS Password: Rocks Which will allow you access to only the RockNet File Area. But HEY, it sure beats logging in as a new user just to grab the files! This is NOT a Network requirement, however is maintained by most participating BBS's. I would like to SERIOUSLY thank you for reading this far, and your your interest in RockNet. I truly hope to see you in the network soon! Keep On Rockin' Ron Doty Network Administrator ________________________________________________________________________ **** LEGAL STUFF WARNING **** ________________________________________________________________________ What..you thought you could get away without this ???? FIDO and FidoNet are Registered TradeMarks of Tom Jennings. RockNet, RockNet News , "At The Bar", and the RockNet Logo are Registered TradeMarks of Boston Rocks / Signature Productions. (c) 1994 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ________________________________________________________________________