|---|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---| | | | | | O | ECHOLIST | O | | | The EchoMail Conference List | | | O | MASTER REPORT | O | | | | | | O | | O | | | | | | O | 01 Sep 95 ELIST509.TXT | O | | | | | | O | | O | | | The Echolist | | | O | ============ | O | | | | | | O | The EchoList, or Elist, is published at the beginning of | O | | | each month and is a listing of EchoMail Conferences as | | | O | described and submitted by each conference's moderator. | O | | | | | | O | It provides a place for Moderators to advertise their | O | | | conferences, both to people who would like to participate, | | | O | and to those who route echo traffic. It is also a reference | O | | | for distribution systems wishing to contact the Moderator of | | | O | an echo, or wishing information about an echo's topics. | O | | | | | | O | The Echolist carries echo listings from various different | O | | | Networks and distribution systems, and all such listings | | | O | are welcomed. | O | | | | | | O | The Echolist Coordinator | O | | | ======================== | | | O | | O | | | The Echolist Coordinator is responsible for maintaining | | | O | the Elist software and producing the Elist data and help | O | | | files for distribution. These contain the answers to most | | | O | commonly asked questions. | O | | | | | | O | Assistance with obtaining these files, understanding | O | | | message formatting, update frequency, current status of an | | | O | echo, and similar questions should be obtained from one of | O | | | the following sources: | | | O | | O | | | Local sysop echo | | | O | Net Echomail Coordinator | O | | | Region Echomail Coordinator | | | O | | O | | | The Files | | | O | ========= | O | | | | | | O | The following files are distributed in the ECHOLIST file | O | | | echo, and are also available by file request from Fidonet | | | O | 1:1/201: | O | | | | | | O | ELISTnnn.LZH Monthly Echolist Report. | O | | | ELRULnnn.LZH Monthly collection of echo rules files. | | | O | | O | | | The above ELISTnnn.LZH archive contains the following files: | | | O | | O | | | ELISTnnn.TXT Echolist Master Report. | | | O | ELMODnnn.TXT Updating/querying documentation. | O | | | ELFAQnnn.TXT Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. | | | O | ELTAGnnn.TXT Summary of Tags and Last Updates. | O | | | ELDELnnn.TXT Expired echoes removed since last Elist. | | | O | | O | | | | | | O | In all the above files, nnn is the final digit of the year | O | | | plus the month number (the July issue of 1995 is thus 507). | | | O | | O | | | The following files are available from 1:1/201 and have | | | O | magic names as shown: | O | | | | | | O | ELISTnnn.LZH ELIST | O | | | ELRULnnn.LZH ELRUL | | | O | ELMOD.ZIP ELMOD | O | | | (the latest pre-distribution draft) | | | O | | O | | | Consult your Net or Region EchoMail Coordinator for local | | | O | availability of these files. | O | | | | | | O | | O | | | The Format | | | O | ========== | O | | | | | | O | In this file, if the phrase "DELETE WARNING" is written on | O | | | the line immediately below an echo tag name, the echo's | | | O | entry has not been updated for 5 months. If not updated | O | | | prior to the next Echolist report (i.e. 6 months after the | | | O | last update), the echo's entry will be deleted from this file. | O | | | | | | O | Duplicate conference tag names are not accepted for this file. | O | | | | | | O | The Contact | O | | | =========== | | | O | | O | | | Due to time constraints, the Echolist Coordinator can not | | | O | provide general information on Elist operation to | O | | | individuals. | | | O | | O | | | Questions which can not be answered by the appropriate NEC | | | O | or REC may be addressed to the Echolist Coordinator | O | | | (Adrian Walker) at 1:1/201 by netmail or in the ECHOLIST echo. | | | O | | O | | | | | |---|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---| TAG =============================================================================== !SYSOP International Chinese SysOps Echo General Echo for CHINESE SYSOPS all over the WORLD chatting in Chinese Big5-Code. Foreign languages are allowed as long as Chinese or English translation is provided. This echo currently has been hooked up with Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America and PR China. Subjects range from sysop problems to general chit-chat. Origin: TAIWAN Distribution: TAIWAN, Hongkong, PR China Gateways: # Nodes: 120 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Honlin Lue 6:720/303, 0 Last changed: 05-Apr-95 by Honlin Lue, 6:720/303 1-NETLAW Legal Issues as they apply to Online Communications Discussion of legal issues as they apply, or should apply, to the online community. Appropriate discussions include legal issues relating to bbses, the Internet, and commercial services such as Compuserve, Prodigy, Delphi and America On Line. Topics include the ECPA, access of minors to adult areas, defamation by echomail, online privacy, current caselaw on these topics, and well as existing and proposed state and federal legislation. NOTE: This echo is for educational and discussion purposes. Although a number of attorneys do frequent the echo, nothing contained in the echo should be considered legal advice, and responses and comments should not be relied upon as legal advice. If you require information that you can rely upon, see an attorney familiar with the law as it applies to you and the appropriate jurisdiction Origin: Distribution: Private Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Mark Astarita Esq. 1:2605/156, @lawyer.com Last changed: 10-Apr-95 by Mark Astarita, 1:2605/10 10TH_AMD 10th Amendment, rights of the people and the states. Discussion of matters relating generally to the rights of the people and the states as guaranteed by the 10th Amendment and the abuse of powers by the Federal Government. This is NOT a flame echo - participants are expected to be marginally civil. Origin: 1:124/4015.0 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015@fido 141ADMIN Discussion area for Net 141 admin Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Tracy Molitor, 1:141/356 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Tracy Molitor, 1:141/356 14_REC Region 14 Echo Coordinator Conference Echo to exchange information between FidoNet Region 14 RC/REC and NC's/NEC's and the working sysops. For general communication, and for RC/REC to bring Regional matters to attention of all Region 14 Sysops Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Region 14 only Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 50/week Flags: Moderators: Marge Robbins, 1:283/120 Moderators: Tim Pearson, 1:14/0 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Marge Robbins, 1:283/120 141SYSOP Net141 Sysop Echo General discussion area for Net 141 sysops. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 180 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Tracy Molitor, 1:141/0 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Tracy Molitor, 1:141/356 18BBSCON Region 18 BBS Conventions Conference An echo for the announcement, discussion, chat of any and all BBS related conventions including, but not limited to, One BBSCon, and cyber.Xpo, as well as any new BBS related convention which may arise in the future. Fidonet echos that have their own gatherings may also announce and discuss them here. Origin: Distribution: Region 18 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 2605SYSOP Net 2605 Sysop Echo Origin: Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 269SYSOP Net 269 Sysop Echo Origin: Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 269_SYSOP Secondary Net 269 Sysop Echo Origin: Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 348SYSOP A Net 348 sysop support echomail conference. A support conference for all Net 348 system operators. Origin: 1:348/703 Distribution: Privately distributed conference at this time. Gateways: # Nodes: 45 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: George Frizzell, 1:348/703 George Frizzell, 1:348/30 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by George Frizzell, 1:348/30 374NITPICK Net 374 Nitpicking Sysop Echo for Nitpicking Sysops A non-Backbone Echo distributed via past or present members for the purpose of microdebating non-important non-issues by self-appointed local 'sealawyer-type' Sysops of Net 374 most of whom have recently migrated into Net 374 from military bases or other Nets where their foolishness went unchallenged. This Echo serves to relieve the crap level from the real local Sysop Echo [374SYSOP] where nitpickers previously plied their dissatisfaction with FidoNet and Net 374 ops. It is modeled on on a previous and similarly designed local Echo called R18COORD which was a circular flame Echo for dissatisfied Net Coordinators in Region 18 to bitch and moan about standard FidoNet ops they didn't agree with. Origin: Distribution: LOCAL Gateways: # Nodes: 4 Volume: 200/Week Rule File: 374NTPCK.RUL Flags: Moderators: First Sysop to Post in the Echo, 1:374/9999 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Christopher Baker, 374/14 40_PLUS_INFO FORTY PLUS - Info Forty Plus organizations are non-profit and member-staffed organizations that provide structured support for job placement and professional growth options for members. Most participation is through local organizations which are listed in the Wall Street Journal's National Business Employment Weekly in the calendar section. This echo provides basic help for inquiries from prospective members, sponsors, and employers. Membership is open to managers, executives, and technical professionals. This echo is public. Other 40 Plus Net echos have private distribution. Alumni networking and professional association liaison is encouraged. Supported by 40 Plus of MN, active over MN, WI, SD, ND, NE, IA, & upMI. Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG, 1:282/78.0 Gateways: Fidonet via 1:282/78 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Moderators: Chuck Cole, 1:282/78.0 Last changed: 05 Jul 95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 40_PLUS_NET FORTY PLUS Network Support Forty Plus organizations are non-profit and member-staffed organizations that provide structured support for job placement and professional growth for members. 40 Plus Network participation is restricted to members. Inquire via the 40_Plus_Info echo. This echo is for the development and management of the private network between 40 Plus groups. Alumni networking and professional association liaison is encouraged. Access requires a FAX from your 40 Plus group to 40 Plus of MN at (612) 683-9898, which also has voicemail. Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG, 1:282/78.0 Gateways: Fidonet via 1:282/78 # Nodes: 0 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Chuck Cole, 1:282/78.0 Last changed: 11-Jun-95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 4DOS 4DOS ECHO This conference is for everyone interested in the COMMAND.COM replacment 4DOS, and 4DOS related programs including NDOS, 4OS2, and TAKE COMMAND. Excludes: General software, and hardware discussions/problems Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: RBBS-NET via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 275 Volume: 1400/Month Flags: Moderators: Jean Hart, 1:130/21 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Jean Hart, 130/21 4DOS_TC The 4DOS/4OS2 and Take Command Support Conference/Echo. Technical support and file exchanges for both 4DOS (command processor for DOS) and 4OS2 (command processor for OS2) and Take Command (command processor for Windows). Origin: Zone 1 Backbone Distribution: Z1-Backbone, Z2-Backbone, Z3-Backbone, Z4-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Raymond Beriau, 1:242/105.0@FidoNet Moderators: Phi Nguyen, 1:379/10.0@FidoNet Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Raymond Beriau, 1:242/105 4SALE For Sale Echo for Region 17 A non-commercial buy and sell conference in a 'garage sale' type setting. No commercial or multi-level marketing ads. Origin: Distribution: Region 17 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 150/week Flags: Moderators: Dana Booth, 1:138/179 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Dana Booth, 1:138/179 60S_70S_PROGROCK 60's/70's Progressive Rock Music Echo Discussion of Progressive Rock (as the term was used in the 1960's and 1970's, but including music in this style no matter when it was produced). Discussion of jazz and classical is also allowed to a limited extent. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1, Backbone, Zone 2, England, Germany Zone 6, Japan Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: Scott D. Rhodes, 1:151/135.13 Mike Taylor, 1:390/9 Last changed: 13-May-95 by Scott D. Rhodes, 1:151/135.13 80XXX Assembly language programming (Intel CPUs mainly) Assembly language programming discussions. Intel CPUs, and related peripherals control through software. Programming of embedded systems and other CPU families also discretionarily allowed. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: Zone-2 Isreal via 2:396/1, Zone-2 Europe via 2:2405/100 # Nodes: 35 Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: none, 1:3641/1.250 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Ed Beroset, 1:3641/1.250 8_AMIGA AMIGA COMPUTER SUPPORT Support for Amiga 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 computers. Latest news on Escot. Origin: Christian Fellowship Net Distribution: Familynet Backbone/PC Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 65/month Moderators: LARRY EVANS, 8:3201/0 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 AAGENE African American Genealogy This echo focuses on the genealogy of African Origin: 1:376/140.0 @ fidonet.org Distribution: Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: 8 Volume: 100 Month Flags: Moderators: & originator of the echo is, Mike Moderators: Mike, Wade Moderators: David, Hamiter Last changed: 15 Jul 95 by David Hamiter, 1:376/140 AAOS American Atheist Online Services Echo The AAOS Echo is a direct contact forum operated by American Atheists, Inc., from their Online Services Node at 1:382/1006. The purpose of the Echo is to provide members and prospective members of American Atheists with an introduction to the scope and mission of AAI. AAOS is not a debate Echo for theists or agnostics. Sysops carrying the Echo are requested to set the area to READ-ONLY to non-atheist Users. Those who wish to make an issue of atheism should look elsewhere [like HOLYSMOKE]. Those who want more information on the American atheist movement are cordially invited to observe and participate. AAOS Echo is now on the FidoNet Backbone. AAOS is not to be Gated into any other network without the expressed permission of the Echo Host. This Echo may be linked from the source [AAOS @ 1:382/1006] or from the alternate [Rights On! @ 1:374/14]. AAOS Echo is now available on the Zone 1 Backbone. Send direct Netmail to the Host or alternate with session and Areafix passwords to the system where you wish to link. Origin: 1:382/1006@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1_BACKBONE, ZONE3 Gateways: Zone-3 VIA 3:800/857 # Nodes: 12 Volume: 25/week Flags: Moderators: Robin Murray-O'Hair, 1:382/1006 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 ABLED disABLED Users Information Exchange. Information, help and support Echo for the Handicapped. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 50/day Flags: Moderators: Karen Winnett, 1:203/1846 Moderators: Bill McGarry, 1:141/420 Last changed: 12 Jul 95 by Stu Turk, 1:129/2 ABLED_ATHLETE Abled Athletes For the impaired individual that still participates in athletics, or athletic competition. Co-Moderated by Sheila Fava, an Abled Athlete. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 ABLENEWS Disability/medical news, views, resources News, information, referrals of special interest to persons with disabilities and those sharing our concerns. Origin: 1:279/60 Distribution: ZONE-1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 520 Volume: 90/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Earl Appleby, 1:279/60 Last changed: 24 Jul 95 by Earl Appleby, 1:279/60 ABORTION Abortion Discussion A lively debate and information echo on the various issues and implications related to abortion/adoption. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 75/Day Rule File: ABORTION.RUL Flags: Moderators: Siobhan Perricone, 1:325/611.0 Last changed: 06-Jun-95 by Siobhan Perricone, 1:325/611 ACCESSTV Use of Public Access Television goal: promote understanding and use of public access tv Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bruce Greenberg, 1:272/115.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Bruce Greenberg, 1:272/115.0 ACTUP Aids Coalition to Unleash Power ACT UP, the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, is "a diverse, nonpartisan group of individuals united in anger and committed to a direct action to end the AIDS Crisis. We meet with government and health official; we research and distribute the latest medical information. We protest and demonstrate; we are not silent." The slogan SILENCE = DEATH refers to the complicity that permits like the Holocause of World War II to take place. ACT UP has dozens of autonomous chapters in North and South America, Europe, Australia and South Africa. Origin: 1:141/107@FIDONET.ORG Distribution: Gay Community Link and other Requesting Nodes Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 10/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Rick Sande, 1:141/107@FIDONET.ORG Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by Ben Mazzucco, 1:141/112 AD&D Advanced Dungeons and Dragons The AD&D Echo is for the discussion and actual playing of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (tm) Fantasy Role-Playing Game published by TSR, Inc. While it is called the 'AD&D Echo', all versions of D&D (Basic, D&D, AD&D Edition 1 or Edition 2) and it's associated supplements, are considered on topic. Origin: Distribution: FIDONET, BACKBONE Gateways: GROUPMAIL VIA 1:107/3 # Nodes: 120 Volume: 1000/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Royall, 1:106/357 Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311 Last changed: 12 Jul 95 by Scott Royall, 1:106/357 ADAM Adam International Computer Conference A conference for the discussion and exchange of information concerning the Adam computer manufactured by Coleco. All topics of interest to Adam owners and users including hardware, software, user groups, and meetings are welcome. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: James Young, 1:366/221 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by James Young, 1:366/221 ADAPTEK Adaptive Technology for the DisABLED Discussion echo for all types of adaptive technology for the disabled to improve quality of life Origin: Distribution: backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 12 Volume: 5/week Flags: Moderators: Brian Moore, 1:134/61 Moderators: Bob Buchanan, 1:134/61 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Bob Buchanan, 1:134/61 ADEPTSOFT Adept General Support Echo for AdeptSoftXbbs Origin: 1:303/4.0 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Marv Hubbard, 1:303/4.0 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Marv Hubbard, 1:303/4 ADEPT_SYSOP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! ADEPT SysOp to SysOp support ADEPTXBBS SysOps helping each other with problems and concerns. SysOps looking for tricks and features. New software to use with ADEPT. Rexx files to use on ADEPT. Help for new ADEPT SysOps. New SysOp utilities developed by experenced ADEPT Sysops. Open to User's as well, but focas on SysOps. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Towey, 1:2623/81.0 Last changed: 13-Mar-95 by Jeff Towey, 1:2623/81 ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders A conference for the discussion of children with learning disabilities caused by Attention Deficits or Hyperactivity. Families of those children as well as professionals are invited to participate. An Electronic Support Group. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 ADLIB Sound Cards Echo Fido's International Sound Cards Echo, for the discussion of all sound cards and related topics, including sound files, demos, speakers for the PC, using sound cards with other cards, and so on. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 110/Week Rule File: ADLIB.RUL Flags: Moderators: Erik Harris, 1:2613/126 Last changed: 17-Apr-95 by Erik Harris, 1:2613/126 ADOPTEES Adoptees Information Exchange Help and suggestions for adoptees and birth parents in their search. Discussion of legislation affecting adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents. Organizations and agencies offering help with the adoptees and birth parents search are also discussed. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 150/week Flags: Moderators: Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36 Moderators: Bob Heide, 1:227/3 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36 ADS_ANNOUNCE ADS FILE ANNOUNCEMENTS Amiga Distribution system Announcements (ADS) Origin: Zone 1 Backbone Distribution: Z1 BACKBONE Z2 Z3 Gateways: 2:480/33 # Nodes: 35 Volume: 6/Week Flags: Moderators: DON PLESKY, 1:120/229 Last changed: 6 Aug 95 by Don Plesky, 1:120/229 AHIMSA Philosophy & Practice of Non-Violence Discussion of the Buddhist principle & practice of Ahimsa, or non-injury to sentient beings, whether by word, thought, or act. This area is also appropriate to the discussion of vegetarianism as an ethical choice. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 AIDS-HIV AIDS & HIV AIDS & HIV support and information exchange Origin: Distribution: Fidonet BACKBONE Gateways: ADANET, RBBSNET # Nodes: 70 Volume: 70/Week Flags: Moderators: Bert Sainz, 1:135/55 Norman Brown, 1:104/909 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Bert Sainz, 1:135/55 AIDS.DATA AIDS.DATA A "READ ONLY" News Group published daily relating to AIDS and HIV infection. NO CHAT PERMITTED; READ ONLY Includes: CDC AIDS Daily Summary; AmFAR Clinical Trials; CDC Press Releases; late-breaking news. MESSAGES RANGE IN SIZE UP TO 25,000+ bytes. BBS/MAILER SOFTWARE MUST BE CONFIGURED TO HANDLE UP TO 30,000 bytes TO INSURE SEENBY LINES ARE NOT TRUNCATED. Origin: 1:103/927@FidoNet Distribution: Backbone Gateways: STUDSnet via 1:125/551@FidoNet # Nodes: 200 Volume: 30/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927 AIDS.DRUGS AIDS.DRUGS A "READ ONLY" News Group published daily relating to AIDS and HIV infection. NO CHAT PERMITTED; READ ONLY Includes: CDC ACTIS/NLM Drug Fact Sheets; CDC Press Releases; late- breaking news. MESSAGES RANGE IN SIZE UP TO 25,000+ bytes. BBS/MAILER SOFTWARE MUST BE CONFIGURED TO HANDLE UP TO 30,000 bytes TO INSURE SEENBY LINES ARE NOT TRUNCATED. Origin: 1:103/927@FidoNet Distribution: Backbone Gateways: PrideNet via 1:116/163@FidoNet # Nodes: 200 Volume: 30/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927 AIDS.TRIALS AIDS.TRIALS A "READ ONLY" News Group published daily relating to AIDS and HIV infection. NO CHAT PERMITTED; READ ONLY Includes: CDC, ACTIS/NLM Drug Trial Summaries; AmFAR Clinical Trials; CDC Press Releases; late-breaking news. MESSAGES RANGE IN SIZE UP TO 25,000+ bytes. BBS/MAILER SOFTWARE MUST BE CONFIGURED TO HANDLE UP TO 30,000 bytes TO INSURE SEENBY LINES ARE NOT TRUNCATED. Origin: 1:103/927@FidoNet Distribution: Backbone Gateways: PrideNet via 1:116/163@FidoNet # Nodes: 200 Volume: 30/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927 AIDS/ARC AIDS & ARC The mission of this echo is to disseminate information, provide support, offer suggestions, and anything else that relates to the Fight Against AIDS. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 70/week Flags: Moderators: Tall Paul, 1:343/157 Last changed: 11 Jul 95 by Tall Paul, 1:343/157 ALASKA_CHAT Alaska Off Topic Chatter Alaskan based open-topic chat echo. Talk to Alaskans about Alaska & just chat! Great for tourists, visitor wannabe's or anyone thinking about moving to Alaska! All are welcome! Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 31 Volume: 75/Week Rules: AKCHAT.RUL Flags: Moderators: DEIDRE OSGOOD, 1:3550/513 Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Deidre Osgood, 1:3550/513 ALLFIX_HELP AllFix Support Conference Support area for the file echo processor ALLFIX. Discussion of new features, release annoucnements, bug reports, and information from the author. Origin: 2:281/910 Distribution: Zone-1 BackBone, Zone-2, Zone-3, Zone-6 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 Moderators: Jim Smoot, 1:395/602 Moderators: Harald Harms, 2:281/910 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 ALTERMAIL Alternate Mail Mechanisms (Ftp Bone, Pagesat, PC, Etc.) This is a conference created solely to discuss alternate means of obtaining mail and files of fidonet style networks. Topics include but are not limited to Pagesat, Planet Connect, FTP, Binkley/Vmodem, putting mail on a floppy disk and overnighting it across the ocean, etc. Any transportation method other than tradional land lines regardless of how bizarre or unconventional is permitted. Origin: 1:130/1008 Distribution: ZONE 1 - ZONE 6 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Kyle Hearn, 1:130/1008 Last changed: 14-May-95 by Kyle Hearn, 1:130/1008.0 ALTMED Alternative Medicine alternative medicine topics Origin: 135/68 Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Dia Spriggs, 1:135/68 Last changed: 20-Apr-95 by Dia Spriggs, 135/68 ALZHEIMERS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Alzheimers An electronic support group for the discussion of Alzheimers, Dementias, and other forms of senility. Origin: Distribution: 157/3 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 11 Jun 93 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 AMBERNET AmberNet Primary Echo for General Discussion AmberNet is devoted to business and related topics. The Ambernet Echo allows users to engage in general discussions about business and other matters. Origin: AMBERNET Distribution: AMBERNET Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AMIGA Amiga International Echo The International Amiga Echoconference is intended to foster discussion of all models of the Commodore Amiga computer system. This echo is intended as a source of answers to questions users might have about the Amiga, and as a clearing house for new information about new Amiga products offered by Commodore and by third party vendors. Hands-on reviews of such products are encouraged, especially with hard facts and data. We invite everyone who uses the Amiga, or who is interested in the Amiga, to participate in this echo through the friendly and helpful exchange of information. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 200/Day Flags: Moderators: Joyce Divina, 1:3612/42 Jeff Grimmett, 1:202/720 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Joyce Divina, 1:3612/42.21 AMIGAGAMES Amiga Games THis echo is dedicated to the discussion of gaming and entertainment software on the Amiga computer platform. All encompassing topics dealing with Amiga games will be based on all current Amiga computers, CDTV, CD32, and all future "Amiga" based computers yet to come in the near and distant future. Average volume base is approximately 50-80 messages per dayand handles are not permitted. Origin: 1:209/254.0 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 80/Day Flags: Moderators: Asha DeVelder, 1:209/216.5 Last changed: 26 Aug 95 by Asha Develder, 1:209/216 AMIGASALE Amiga Hardware and Software ForSale Conference This is an area to be used for the private sale of Amiga hardware and software. Hardware or software that can not be used on Amiga is not on topic for this area. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 AMIGA_CDROM International AMIGA & CDROM/CDTV/CD32 Discussions & Sales. An International Amiga Conference Area created for discussion and information on CDROM, CDTV, CD32, CD Sales, and various CD titles for Amiga Users. Also to get help with Amiga installations, availble Amiga titles, and the sale of used or new equipment for use with the Amiga. Request it via your hub today as 'AMIGA_CDROM' or contact your NEC for help! Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE - ZONE 1 - ZONE 2 - ZONE 6 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Robert Du Gaue, 1:203/2263.0 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Robert Du Gaue, 1:203/2263 AMIGA_CHAT !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Amiga Chatter Discussions concerning Amiga computer operators Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 AMIGA_COMMS Amiga Communications Software and Hardware Discussions Amiga_Comms covers discussion of non-FidoNet BBSs, Terminal programs such as JrCOMM, Term and Ncomm and communications hardware such as modems and multi-port serial cards. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 15/day Flags: Moderators: Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 AMIGA_DESKTOP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Amiga Desktop Publishing Discussions and comparisons of various software and techniques for desktop publishing on the Amiga line of computers. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 75/Week Flags: Moderators: JUNE JOYNSON, 1:382/105.0 Last changed: 13-Mar-95 by June Joynson, 1:382/105.0 AMIGA_FILEFIND Filefind Echo for AMIGA computers This is an echo that allows you to send a search request via the echo to "FILEFIND", "ALLFIX" etc. being utilized by participating BBS's and have the response come back from these BBS's via the echo, informing you as to what your search has found. (Some systems will opt to send replies via NetMail). Thus, you are able to do a FILE REQUEST via netmail on the basis of your search. If you do not have access to FILE REQUESTS via your BBS or POINT software, another option to obtain the file would be to call one of the BBS's you receive your reply from, log on and download it directly. It sure beats having to FILE REQUEST a BBS's file list (sometimes HUGE) or logging on to search their lists when you are looking for just one file! Conversation will be restricted SOLELY to questions and answer type dialogue and "HOW TO" (do a search) will be posted weekly. Origin: 1:326/209.0 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Rick Lembree, 1:326/209.0 Roy Smith, 1:375/402.0 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by Rick Lembree, 326/209 AMIGA_FIND Amiga User File Search and Find for FidoNet AMIGA_FIND allows users to make queries for files from AMIGA File Servers and Boards using AllFix or FQuery search syntax. Origin: Distribution: PRIVATE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 15/week Flags: Moderators: Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 AMIGA_INT Amiga Worldwide This echo is devoted to open discussions of the Amiga computer, and it's peripherals. Topics include Amiga research and development, past, present and future support products, as well as the future of the Amiga computer as a whole. Discussions of the parent company are also encouraged if relevant to the Amiga platform. (i.e. product development, marketing, and corporate information.) Origin: 1:209/254.0 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Rob Barnes, 1:209/254.1 Moderators: Marcie Hansen, 1:209/254.0 Last changed: 25 Jul 95 by Rob Barnes, 1:209/254 AMIGA_LC Amiga Lattice C or SAS C discussions. Discussion of matters relating generally to the C language on the Amiga. Discussions of other versions of C, or other languages will be considered on-topic, provided they are Amiga related. [ NOTE: I have assumed control of this echo because it was listed in FIDOSTAT.NO and scheduled to be dropped from the backbone. I will gladly turn control back over to the original moderator(s), if they should so request. ] Origin: 1:124/4015.0 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015@fido AMIGA_OS&EM Amiga Operating Systems and Emulators The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an avenue of assistance and information to users of Amiga-based Operating Systems ( Release 1 and 2, Amix, Unix, Minix and OS-9000 ), emulators (CP/M, MSdos, Macintosh, Atari, C64, etc). Configuration, installation and other setup problems are within the scope of this echo, including such subjects such as installation and compatibility of libraries, device drivers and handlers. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: NEC240 # Nodes: 25 Volume: 15/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 AMIGA_PD Amiga Public Domain This echo is for the discussion of anything having to do with Public Domain, Freely Distributable, Shareware, etc. software on the Amiga computer. No discussion of commercial software will be allowed. If it has to do with PD, talk about it here. Origin: 1:3633/1701 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Ken Rumsey, 1:3633/1701 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Ken Rumsey, 1:3633/1701@fido AMIGA_PDREVIEW Amiga Public Domain Software The Amiga Public Domain echo is a forum for discussing new PD or shareware programs that are available for the Amiga line of personal computers. Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Roy Smith, 1:375/402.0 Last changed: 8 Aug 95 by Roy Smith, 1:375/402 AMIGA_PROG Amiga Software Developer's Conference This is an area for any developer that is writing software for the Amiga line of computers. Beginners and "old" timers are all welcome in this area. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Ken Rumsey, 1:3633/1701 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Ken Rumsey, 1:3633/1701@fido AMIGA_SALE Amiga Software/Hardware Sale Echo This echo is provided to to allow buying, selling, or trading of Amiga Products, or products relating to Amiga New Or Used. Including software such as BBS packages or terminal software. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE - ZONE 1 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 180/Week Flags: Moderators: Ken Rumsey, 1:3633/1701.0 Last changed: 30-May-95 by Ken Rumsey, 1:3633/1701@fido AMIGA_SYSOP Amiga BBS System Operators conference Information and assistance by and for SYSOPs of Amiga-based and Amiga-oriented BBSes. For comparisons of BBS software against other software, see AMIGA_BBS instead. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 40/Day Flags: Moderators: Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 AMIGA_VIDEO Amiga video/Graphics and Amiga Desktop Video echo. A message echo which pertains to AMIGA_VIDEO & GRAPHICS. Desktop Video (except video-toaster - SEE VIDEO echo) AGA graphics Opalvision and other 24bit display boards, Jpeg, Gif, Ham and other display conversions. The making of Amiga Animations - etc. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 28 Volume: 130/Week Flags: Moderators: Ron Kramer, 1:228/13 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ron Kramer, 1:228/13.0 AMPUTEE Amputee Support By request of a local group, this Electronic Support Group is formed to lend support, comfort and exchange information between amputee's. Asst. Moderator - Robert Thurlow Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 AMTGARD AMTGARD An informative base for discussing AMTGARD, a recreational club for real life medieval roleplaying (fantasy and historically accurate), played nation wide in various US cities. Questions are welcome! Origin: 1:388/13 Distribution: Z1_Backbone, Planet Connect, Fidonet Gateways: # Nodes: 37 Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: Lonnie Brink and Judy Brink, 1:388/13 Judy Brink, 1:388/13 Richard Wheet, 1:388/13 Last changed: 25-Apr-95 by Richard Wheet, 1:388/13 AMY_COMMS International Amiga Tele-Communications Roundatble Included but not limited to Tele-Communications. This echo was created for the discussion of current and future, Terminal software, such as the current versions of Term, Ncomm, Jr-Comm, Terminus & Others, serial expanders, other type of hardware associated with the title of this echo, and including discussion on the current & future BBS packages. Origin: 1:102/852 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 125/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Moon, 1:102/852 Last changed: 6 Aug 95 by Mike Moon, 1:102/852 AMY_POINT Amiga FidoNet Point and Node Software Support The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an avenue of assistance and information to users of Amiga-based FidoNet Software. Configuration, installation and other setup problems are within the scope of this echo, as well discussions of anything else relating to the Amiga within FidoNet. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 20/DAY Flags: Moderators: Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 AMY_TECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Amiga Technical Hardware technical support conference for the Amiga line of computers. Topics limited to questions about hardware, device drivers, and other software that directly controlls the computer's hardware. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 75/Week Flags: Moderators: ROGER CLARK, 1:382/105.0 Last changed: 13-Mar-95 by Roger Clark, 1:382/105.0 AM_4SALE Items for Sale Items and Services for sale by consumers and/or business users. No illegal items/services may be advertised. Any MLM involvement MUST be included in the body of the message. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_BADS BBS Advertisements AmberNet encourages it's member boards to advertise their systems. ANSI Escape Codes are prohibitied in this echo. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_BARTER Barter and Counter-Trade Barter (Trade) is one of the fastest growing areas in the economy. Folks who barter can take excess time, services and products and convert them into an alternative currency to purchase items from other traders while preserving their capital. From Horse Trader to International Counter Trader, all will find value in this echo. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_BIZADS Business Advertising Advertisements from Business Owners/Operators Business Owners/Operators are encouraged to post advertisements in this echo. The following items are prohibited: ANSI Escape Codes, Activities and/or products which are classified as illegal. MLM type business's MUST identify the activity as MLM in the message body. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_BIZOPS Business Opportunites and Offers AM_BIZOPS is designed to offer a platform for participants to announce availability of, desire for and general discussions about business opportunities. ANSI escape codes are prohibited, as well as any activity which is illegal. MLM opportunities MUST be clearly identified as such in the body of the message. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_CAREERS Job Announcements/Positions Wanted Employers may post Position Open Announcements. Job Seekers may post messages relative to Positions Requested. All MLM activities MUST be indentified as such in body of message Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Moderators: Pat Luttrell, 1:379/56 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_DEV AmberNet File Announcements File Announcements for AmberNet Read-only area. Restricted to members of AmberNet Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_HOMEBIZ Home Business and Allied Fields A large number of workers are now either running a Home Business, or contemplating starting one. Some come to home business because they need the freedom from a 'boss', others enter the area due to cut-backs, layoffs and other events beyond their control. This echo gives all involved in, interested in and marketing to Home Business users a forum for discussion. Offers made which involve MLM must indicate the MLM nature in the body of the message. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 15/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_SYSOP AmberNet Sysop Echo AmberNet Sysop's Echo. Net administration, Q&A and other net matters Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 40/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_WOMBIZ AmberNet Women in Business Women in Business face unique challenges and opportunities. Both women and men in the business world can express their views and concerns in this echo. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Moderators: Jennifer Therrien, 1:3603/600 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_WOMFAM Discussions centered on women and family issues Women oriented discussions on home, women at home, and related issues Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Moderators: Jennifer Therrien, 1:3603/600 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_WOMHARRAS Sexual Harrassment Issues Sexual Harrassment affects all of us. Participants in this echo can discuss their experiences, solutions and views. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Moderators: Jennifer Therrien, 1:3603/600 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_WOMSYS Women SYSOPS Discussion area for women sysops Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Moderators: Jennifer Therrien, 1:3603/600 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 AM_WOMWORK Women in the workplace Women have unique challenges and oportunity in the work-place. Participants can share their views and experiences in this echo. Origin: AmberNet Distribution: AmberNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Moderators: Jennifer Therrien, 1:3603/600 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 ANEWS News of the US and World Current events and interesting news items from today's news from an alternative, left perspective. Many of these news items are overlooked in the "normal" mass-media and contain news from a different point of view. Features both national international news stories with an emphasis on social, labor, environmental and other issues. Not meant to be a so-called objective news echo, but instead focuses on alternative news. No restrictions but Sysops could make the echo read-only if they prefer. This echo is not meant for conversation, instead trying to be purely news and information. ANEWS is distributed on the Zone 1 echomail backbone. Origin: Distribution: International, Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 250 Volume: 90/Week Rule File: ANEWS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Joe DeLassus, 1:100/355 Last changed: 18 Aug 95 by Joe DeLassus, 1:100/355 ANIMAL_DOC Animal Health/Training and Your Veterinarian. Discussion of animal health, daily care, behavior and training in a light and open setting. Veterinarian(s) online. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Tapke, 1:232/36 Last changed: 19-Apr-95 by Jeff Tapke, 1:232/36 ANIMAL_RIGHTS Animal Rights Conference A conference designed to discuss the pros and cons of various animal rights issues. Every aspect of animal rights is open to discussion, providing personal attacks and flames are avoided. This conference covers a topic which is very emotional in nature at times, but those participating are encouraged to avoid being entrapped by the emotions of the issue and to allow those with opposing viewpoints to state them. The hope is that through reasonable and rational discussion, the plight of animals in modern society may be positively advanced. There is a rule file called "ANIM_RTS.RUL" which is posted weekly and should be available in the Echolist Rules File. WARNING: This echo allows those who are against the concept of animal rights to voice their opinions, and they are not shy about doing so. If you are an animal rights sympathizer and have never had your opinions challenged, you may be disturbed by some of the discussions. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 40/Day Rule File: ANIM_RTS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Kathleen Weaver, 1:124/9008 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by Kathleen Weaver, 1:124/4220 ANIMAL_TALK !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Animal Talk Friendly discussions about pets of all kinds Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 ANIME Japanese Animation Conference A conference devoted primarily to the discussion of Japanese animation but open to discussion of general animation (including American cartoons and animation) and topics related to Japanese animation such as manga. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, 1:101/165 Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Mark Weiss, 1:141/950 Last changed: 30-May-95 by Mark Weiss, 1:141/950.0 ANIMED ANIMAL MEDICINE DISCUSSION AREA Echo for the discussion of animal sickness and cures, all Animals. Origin: 1:102/861 Distribution: ZONE 1 - ZONE 3 Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Ruth Argust, 1:102/1324 Gerry Calhoun, 1:102/1311 Last changed: 11-May-95 by Ruth Argust, 1:102/1324 ANXIETY !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Anxiety Disorders A conference for those suffering from anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorders and agoraphobia. Primarily intended as an electronic support group. Origin: Distribution: ZONE 1 Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: David Johns, 1:363/52 Last changed: 08-Mar-95 by Pat Keller, 1:363/15.0 AOP Official echo of the Association of Online Professionals The AOP echo is a public forum for both members of the Association of Online Professionals and those interested in the AOP to discuss the organization's activities, goals and policies. Discussion of general sysoping issues not directly related to the AOP is off topic. Origin: 1:323/4118 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: John Sulima, 1:323/4118 Moderators: Mike McGahee, Last changed: 10 Jul 95 by John Sulima, 1:323/4118 APOGEE Apogee Support Conference This is a support conference for Apogee Software, Ltd. and 3D Realms Entertainment, shareware's best PC games publishers. If you're a fan of Apogee or 3D Realms' games, then this is the conference for you. The conference has support provided by the online Support Manager for Apogee, Joe Siegler. Joe is also the moderator of this conference. Get game hints, technical support, and advance information for Apogee/3D Realms upcoming games. These games are very popular, and if you carry this conference, it will attact users to your system. Apogee also has an FDN on the Fidonet Filebone (it carries 3D Realms files, too), and this is the support conference for that FDN as well. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GATE THIS CONFERENCE TO ANY OTHER NETWORK WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE MODERATOR. Origin: 1:124/9006 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: RBBSNet via 1:10/8,Zone 91 via 1:2410/279 # Nodes: 125 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: Joe Siegler, 1:124/9006 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Joe Siegler, 1:124/9006 APPLE International APPLE Echo The International APPLE Echo is for the discussion of issues pertaining to the use of Apple II series computers. All relevant topics covering hardware or software are allowed, as are for sale and wanted posts. Piracy discussions will be dealt with via law enforcement officials. These are not tolerated. Apple III computer topics are allowed, however Macintosh topics are not. Apple 8 and 16 bit software is filebone distributed through AFDN, ABLEFILE area. Outside Zone 1, please netmail moderator for suggested links. Rules and FAQ list published monthly. Origin: 1:108/155 Distribution: Zone 1 backbone, available in Zone 2 and Zone 6, Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/day Flags: Moderators: Barry Austern, 1:108/155 Last changed: 26 Jul 95 by James Nerlinger, 1:108/155 AQUARIUM Fishkeeping, fresh and marine tanks For all aspects of keeping fish and other aquatic animals, in either Fresh water or marine tanks, small to large. Topics range from aid in new tank installations to aid for the experienced aquarist. Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 250 Volume: 50/day Flags: Moderators: James McGrail, 1:203/996 Last changed: 30 Jun 95 by James McGrail, 1:203/996 ARCADE Discussion/Help with Arcade Games Discussion of Arcade games, including video and pinball, as well as cheats, hints and tips. Computer games and home based machines are NOT on topic. Origin: 1:133/9021 Distribution: Fido Backbone[s], Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Benge, 1:133/9021 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Michael Benge, 1:133/9021.0 ARCHERY Archery And Hunting An Archery and Hunting echo designed Origin: 1:108/195@fidonet.org Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 26 Volume: 40/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: David A. Smith, 1:108/195 Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by David A. Smith, 1:108/195 ARCSOFT "ArcticSoft Development" Discussion/Customer Support Discussion dealing with programs written/programmed by ArcticSoft. Customer support, requests, comments, and questions will be handled by the author(s) of ArcticSoft Development. Available to all who are interested in ArcticSoft products. Origin: 1:270/619 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Moderators: Mario Mueller, 1:270/619 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Mario Mueller, 1:270/619 ARJ ARJ Support Echo A general discussion area about the ARJ file compression program. Topics include bug reports, usage tips, new release announcements, new feature suggestions, and general help. Robert Jung, ARJ's author, reads and responds to messages in this area. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ken Levitt, 1:16/390 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Ken Levitt, 1:16/390 ARROWBRIDGE ARROWBRIDGE Doorgame by Mark Sinclair This is a PUBLIC Conference which is available to all. It will be used to discuss Arrowbridge, the online doorgame by Mark Sinclair. Arrowbridge is a game based on Dungeons and DESCR Discussions will include strategies, game features, future enhancements, beta development and third-party support programs. Origin: 3:714/411 Distribution: Gateways: Zone-3 via 1:3418/2 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 150/Month Flags: Moderators: Mark Sinclair, 3:714/411 Moderators: Don Bindley, 1:3418/2 Last changed: 25 Jul 95 by Don Bindley, 1:3418/2 ARTWARE TimEd, NetMgr, WIMM Support Conference TimEd, NetMgr, WIMM Support Conference Origin: 2:281/527 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Evin Mulron 1:138/211 JASON FESLER, 1:203/7707 Last changed: 24-May-95 by Evin Mulron, 1:138/211.0 ASIAN_LINK International chat echo - members on 5 continents A general chat conference for those interested in topics related to Asia and Asian culture. The echo currently has members writing from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macao, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, Canada, the USA, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Bulgaria, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, the People's Republic of China, Luxembourg, Spain, Brazil, India and South Africa. The English language is standard on the echo but foreign languages are permitted with an English translation. Echomail traffic is roughly 50% from North America, 15% from Europe, 25% from Asia, 5% from South America and 5% from Africa. Zone 1 Co-Moderator: Bill Oxner (1:388/4) and Sue Matthews (1:105/330) Zone 2 Co-Moderator: Thomas Sturm (2:2480/144.8) and Mike Roark (2:2490/7009) Zone 3 Co-Moderator: Roger Buck (3:711/508) Zone 4 Co-Moderator: Sergio Charlab (4:802/21) Zone 6 Co-Moderator: Patrick Jaderborg (6:760/1) and Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 BACKBONE, Zone 3 BACKBONE, Zones 2, 4, 5 and 6 Gateways: Belgium via 2:29/777, Zone 3 via 3:711/508 # Nodes: 2000 Volume: 200/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bill Oxner, 1:388/4 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Bill Oxner, 1:388/4 ASKACOP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Ask Law enforcement professionals about their work and practices This conference is dedicated to the exchange of information between law enforcement professionals and the people they protect and serve. It is hoped that exchanging such information will foster a better understanding of the needs of both those involved in the field and the general public. Origin: Distribution: ZONE 1, 2, 3 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 40/Day Rule File: ASKACOP.RUL Flags: Moderators: Paul Harney, 1:107/579 Paul Harney, @cjbbs.com Paul Harney, @metronj.org Last changed: 22-Mar-95 by Paul Harney, 1:107/579 ASKACOP2 ASKACOP2 A conference where civilians can ask questions of, or discuss topical subjects with Federal, State and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers from agencies across the USA, Canada and Australia. The conference rules are posted every Sunday night and are to be strictly adhered to by all users. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 400 Volume: 30/DAY Flags: Moderators: Charlie Carter, 1:2260/1 Last changed: 06 Jul 95 by Charlie Carter, 1:2260/1 ASK_A_NURSE Ask nurses and others about your health concerns. ASK_A_NURSE conference provides answers to your health concerns in a friendly, caring environment. Nurses, physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, EMS professionals, psychologists, and others who participate in the conference can provide you with the health information you need. Aliases are allowed when discussing sensitive health issues. Echo rules are enforced to maintain a non-threatening, informative conference. Origin: 1:2260/1.1 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 Gateways: ADAnet (Moderator permission before gating, please.) # Nodes: 500 Volume: 50/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Sheila Rudd RN, 1:2260/1.1 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by Sheila Rudd, 1:2260/1 ASK_A_PI !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Private Detectives answer questions. Intended for authors and others who would like to know how a PI might handle a given situation. Co-MODs are welcomed but you must be licensed. Origin: 1:218/303 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Joseph Valentinetti, 1:218/303 Last changed: 18-Mar-95 by Joseph Valentinetti, 1:218/303 ASL American Sign Language Echo A general chatter conference for Culturally Deaf people whose first language is ASL and who are members of the Deaf Community. Issues include but not limited to items specific to the Deaf. ASL was added to the Z1 Backbone in March '93. Hearing people with an interest in the Deaf and ASL ar encouraged to participate. Professionals such as teachers, counselors, and clinical specialists are especially welcome. The echo is now gated into Internet via the ASL mailing list. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: ADANET 1:3602/110 Internet mailing list "ASL" write # Nodes: 60 Volume: 120/Week Flags: Moderators: James Womack, 1:382/10 Last changed: 22-May-95 by James Womack, 1:382/10.0 ASP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals) A message base to provide information about the ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals) and it's members, to serve as an announcement area for new ASP Member programs, new releases of the ASP catalog, changes to the ASP application procedures, and to serve as a point of contact for shareware authors, vendors, and BBSs who want more information on becoming part of the ASP. This message echo is open to ALL users. Origin: Distribution: BackBone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Chuck Hogard, 1:124/7017 Last changed: 20-Mar-95 by Chuck Hogard, 1:124/7017 ASTRONET Astronomy Echo Astronomical observing and astrophysical discussion echo. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bill McCauley, 1:161/42 Moderators: Arnold Gill, 1:153/6.5 Moderators: Mark Kaye, 1:134/131 Last changed: 06 Jun 95 by Mark Kaye, 1:134/131 ASTRONOMY Observational Astronomy Echo. *Moderated by Chris Freeze* The Observational Astronomy Echo is formed to serve a wide variety of astronomy hobbiest. Discussion will include astronomy techniques, software, history, observations, science of astronomy, and most other topics dealing directly with astronomy. This echo is not moderated by Arnold G. Gill, but rather by Chris Freeze. Origin: Distribution: Z1_BACKBONE,Z2_BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Chris Freeze, 1:116/176.0 Last changed: 30-May-95 by Chris Freeze, 1:116/176.0 AT&T AT&T PC Support Conference Advice, suggestions and information exchange for AT&T PC's (6300, 6300 plus, 6300WGS, 6310, 6312, and 6386WGS, as well as other AT&T PC products such as the 7300). These machines also share hardware configuration with the Xerox 6060 series and Olivetti M24 series PC's, and are included as on topic subjects. Specifically included as on-topic are AT&T _SPECIFIC_ parts for sale, such as ROMBIOS, supported HD's, graphics cards, bus converters, etc. We especially invite those DESC better in design and utility. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 15 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Bob Haberkost, 1:129/125 Last changed: 08 Jul 95 by Bob Haberkost, 1:129/125 AT&T_MODEMS AT&T Modems Support for the AT&T Global Information Systems lines of modems including the Comsphere and Dataport models. AT&T makes modems support V.34+ up to 33600 bps. The Voice Span technology offers simultaneous use of a telephone line for data as well as for speach. Origin: 1:3630/90 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Stephen, Hendricks, Last changed: 12 Jul 95 by Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 ATARI Atari 8-bit computers topic A general chatter conference for those interested in the Atari 8 bit computer concerning its advantages ,abilites and associated chit-chat. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Larry Black, 1:3608/121 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Larry Black, 1:3608/121 ATARI_ST Atari ST Echo The International ST Echo is a general conference for Atari ST Computer owners and those interested in the Atari Computer line. This includes the ST, Mega, STE, Falcons, and the TT. Not the 8 bits. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark Corona, 1:124/1016 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Mark Corona, 1:124/1016 ATHEISM Intra-atheist education and discussion echo. Operates as a forum for discussing the phenomena of life without god/s from multicultural and historical perspectives, with and among persons of non-theistic beliefs, including agnostics, Buddhists, Marxists, etc. Discussion of definitions, philosophy, phenomenology, psychology, sociology, history, and future of atheism is "on topic." Preaching, arguing from biblical texts, and discussion of the truth of other religious beliefs is "off-topic". This echo supplements the already-existing Fido echo A_THEIST whose focus is promotion of the separation of church and state and general atheist news. ATHEISM Echo is now available on the FidoNet Backbone as of 7 Jan 95. Origin: 1:362/122.29@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 8 Volume: 15/week Flags: Moderators: tom kunesh, 1:362/122.29 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 ATL4SALE Metro Altlanta GA for Sale items. General for sale echo. This echo covers the largest local calling area in the country, and Origin: in net 133. 1:133/9021 Distribution: Local feeds, Ga surrounding nets Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Benge, 1:133/9021 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Michael Benge, 1:133/9021.0 ATT_MODEMS Information and support for AT&T Modems AT&T has long been a leading supplier of modems for industrial use. Now AT&T is providing modems to the Sysop ranging from the leading edge Comsphere 3820+ which runs at 33600 bps to the Dataport Expres modem which runs at 14400 bps with fax etc. This is where you can the latest information on the Sysops program, model numbers etc. Origin: 1:3630/90 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 AUDIO Int'l Fidonet AUDIO Echo Audio, Sound, Techniques, Recording, Processing, Synthesis, Applications Discussion of all areas of audio and sound. Home stereos and theatres, professional audio usage, recording and playback, tweaking audio systems, Audio's role in the emerging medias. Music, Soundcard, BBS ADs, and commercial advertising are not allowed. Origin: 1:203/11 Distribution: Zone 1 & 3 Backbone, Others welcome Gateways: RBBS-Net, others please notify moderator # Nodes: 200 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Bonnie Goodwin, 1:203/11 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bonnie Goodwin, 203/11 AUTHORS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! AUTHORS Discussions on various forms and methods of writing Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 AUTOMOTIVE Automotive General Automotive Discussions Origin: 1:123/30.0 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: NONE # Nodes: 50 Volume: 300/Week Flags: Moderators: John Pummill, 1:123/30.0 Last changed: 15-May-95 by John Pummill, 1:123/30 AUTORACE AUTORACE ECHO International Autoracing Conference is a conference dedicated and committed to any and all types of auto racing issues and discussions. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 70 Volume: 2000/Month Flags: Moderators: Alan J. Claffie, 1:321/210 Last changed: 14-May-95 by PETE FARIAS, 1:321/210.0 AUTOS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Autos Discussions about anything related to automobiles Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 AVIATION INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ECHO This conference is for everyone interested in AVIATION. This includes General, Commercial, and Military Aviation. Also includes products and services related to aviation. Excludes: PC Based Simulators/Games Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: RBBS-NET via 1:10/8 NETWORK via 1:129/34 EGGNET via # Nodes: 245 Volume: 2000/Month Flags: Moderators: Jean Hart, 1:130/21 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Jean Hart, 130/21 AVICULTURE Captive Propagation of Birds Discussion of bird-keeping, focuses on breeding and raising birds in captivity. All types of birds and avian medicine discussion welcome. Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Polly Goldman, 1:109/615 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 A_CAD International AutoCAD/CAD Conference An echo for users of Autodesk's AutoCAD(tm), for the discussion of any aspect of this PC based CAD software. Utilities, third party software, both commercial and shareware, tips, tricks and programming of menus, font or shape files, LISP and scripts have all been talked about. All levels of users abound. Advertisements of products by vendors of any type or personal ads to sell soft- ware or hardware are NOT welcome. Users may discuss their use of any CAD related software/hardware product or service. Many other CAD applications have been discussed and are considered on topic. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL, RBBSNET Gateways: RBBS via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 250 Volume: 5/day Moderators: Stan Bimson, 1:116/32.0 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Stan Bimson, 1:116/32 A_THEIST A_Theist - State/church separation & atheist information A-theist means WITHOUT theists/theism in government. This Echo operates as an independent forum for free thought and with the understanding that the Constitutional separation of State and church is not only desirable but absolutely mandated by the U.S. Constitution and works toward that end with education and source information. It is not a 'bashing' Echo but it does operate under the opinion that organized religion must be thwarted in their attempt to undermine the government of these United States of America by continuously striving to inject its dogma and doctrine into the U.S. and State and Local governments. Copies of past traffic in the Echo are available in the sample file A_THEIST.ZIP by file request from FidoNet listed systems anytime except 0100-0130 ET and Zone 1 ZMH at 1200-9600+ HST/V32 for FidoNet listed systems and their legal points only. Origin: 1:374/14@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE3 Gateways: Zone-3 VIA 3:800/857 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/week Flags: Moderators: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 Moderators: Jackson Harding, 3:800/857 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 BABYLON5 Babylon 5 Discussions. Primarily for the discussion of the PTEN Babylon5 series sceduled to start this January, BABYLON5 is for the discussion of Babylon5, and the other PTEN shows. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/day Flags: Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by FIXPOST V0.03ê, 1:170/311 BACKBONE General backbone issues Backbone Distribution Method(s) Discussion This conference is for a discussion of current and new methods of distributing echomail. Conference Rules are simple: a. Show proper conference manners (i.e. no flaming, no off topic discussions) b. All are welcome c. The moderator reserves the right to revoke access to this echo. The moderator's decision is final. Otherwise, just have a good time! Origin: Atrium Way, Morris Plains, NJ Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 15 Volume: 25/W Flags: Moderators: B.J, Weschke, 1:2605/403.0 Moderators: Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583.0 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 BACKBONE_ADMIN General backbone issue General Echo for use by high traffic administrators. For BACKBONE administrative matters. BACKBONE refers to any of the many BACKBONES Rules are simple: 1. Subject to FIDONET policy 4 (see section 9.9) as "if" MESSAGES were NETMAIL. 2. Subject-general routing issues. 3. Reasonable behavior in the networks. 4. No geographic restrictions on links. Origin: Distribution: NO GEORGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS, ADMINISTRATORS ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 50/W Flags: Moderators: Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583.0 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 BACKROADS BACKROADS - Exploring winding and scenic country roads Travelers identify and explore the roads, scenery, and stops of back roads which have special interest that is often omitted from tourist maps. Share unique info from perspectives of grand touring which include the sport touring motorcycle rider, sports cars, 4WD, RV's, etc). Not about the vehicles except for passage conditions. Emphasis on journeys and especially lore or timely info NOT put in commercial guides. Conducted in the style of an enthusiast group sharing discoveries, reports, and research. Archive of random tips, map sketches, etc, is FREQable & FAXable. Develops & shares raw material for journeys to go in "Atlas of Winding and Scenic Country Roads", 3 non-profit volumes already published! Companion echo PIZZANUT features restaurants, ethnic foods & local beers. Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: Backbone Z8 8:8/0, 1:10/8, 1:13/13, 1:1/214 REC14, 1:282/78, 1:282/1,.. Gateways: RBBS-NET via 8:8/0 to Fidonet via 1:13/13 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Moderators: Chuck Cole, 1:282/78@Fidonet.org Last changed: 29 Aug 95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 BAHAI !!! DELETE WARNING !!! The Baha'i International Echo A forum for discussion of all aspects of the Baha'i Faith, and to share information about the activities of Baha'i communities throughout the world. This echo is open to Baha'is and to those people interested in the Baha'i Faith and its teachings and principles. Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: Zone 1 FidoNet Backbone, Baha'iNet Interfaith Distribution Network, CandyNet Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 Mark Clark, 1:130/609 J.K.A. Singh, 2:292/859 Last changed: 17-Mar-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 BAMA Odyssey Fringe Science Research Network Echo An echo dealing with Fringe Science/Fortean subjects. This is the official Fringe Science Echo of the Odyssey Fringe Science Research Network. Newsclippings, UFO Sightings, FileFixs and File Announcements are announced as well as general discussions of Fringe Science Events. Origin: Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 115 Volume: 300/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: John Powell, 1:261/1201 Moderators: John Powell, 64:64/0@odyssey.org Moderators: John Powell, 9:1010/4@paranet.org Moderators: John Powell, 88:4106/4@mufonet.org Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by John Powell, 1:261/1201 BAPTIST Baptist echo Discussion echo for members and leaders of Baptist churches. This echo is intended to tie together members of the Baptist family worldwide. Origin: FamilyNet Distribution: Everywhere except Fidonet backbone. Gateways: None known at the moment. # Nodes: 55 Volume: 30/month Rules: Flags: Only Christians may read, Moderators: Greg Slade, 8:7501/132 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 BARBIE Barbie Echo Barbie Collecting, Trading, Chat, and Discussion Origin: 1:142/933 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 3 Volume: 8/Day Flags: Moderators: Robert A. & Maryann Roy, 1:142/933 Last changed: 16-Apr-95 by Robert A. Roy, 142/933 BARDROOM BardRoom Authors' and Poets' virtual Get-Together For authors, poets, playwrights, scribblers, and kindred spirits, there's a virtual open house at Pauline's BARDROOM. Discussions of the literary arts, the writing life, and the composition and uses of oobleck are on topic here, and we're always eager to read, critique, and discuss (brief) extracts from works-in-progress. Lighthearted general chat and banter, but flames, rudeness, and hostility are strictly verboten. Politics, religion, and controversial issues may be dealt with carefully and with the moderator's approval. Origin: 1:3615/41 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 350/Week Flags: Moderators: Pauline Schwen, 1:3615/41 Moderators: Barb Jernigan, 1:104/333 Moderators: Rich Veraa, 1:135/907 Last changed: 1 Jul 95 by Rich Veraa, 1:135/907 BASIC7 !!! DELETE WARNING !!! PDS 7.x and VB/DOS Discussions Discussions pertaining to programming in the Microsoft Professional Development System (PDS) BASIC compilers and Visual Basic for DOS (VB/DOS Pro) compiler, which are Microsoft's two high-end BASIC development platforms for DOS. Microsoft VB/Win is NOT on-topic, nor is QuickBasic, QBasic, or compilers not distributed by Microsoft. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 60/Week Flags: Moderators: Donn Bly, 1:236/7 Last changed: 06-Mar-95 by Donn Bly, 1:236/7.0 BASSGTR Bass Guitar Echo The Bass Guitar echo is here! Oftentimes, bass players get left out of regular guitar discussions. Other items like tablature and method books are rare and difficult to come by. This echo is THE place for bassists to hang out - Learn from fellow players, get practical advice, share knowledge, tablature, and to just have a funky, 'Low End' place to call home. Bassists like Geddy Lee and Les Claypool have brought the foundation of sound into the 'Limelight' with raucous melodic solos and ripping basslines. Whether you play 4, 5 or 6 string bass, Electric or Acoustic, Fretless or Fretted, picked or not picked, this is the place to be if you play bass! Origin: 1:112/2112 Distribution: EchoNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 15 Volume: 21/Week Flags: Moderators: Lisa Knappe, 1:112/2112 Silas Daniel, 1:112/888 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Silas Daniel, 1:112/888 BATPOWER Batch Languages Programming Batch file programming. Emphasis on MS-, PC-DOS, but all OS are welcomed. Tricks, tips, techniques, external utilities to increase the POWER of BAT. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 526 Volume: 323/week Flags: Moderators: Matthew Lewis, 1:134/32 Moderators: Bat Lang, 1:382/1201 Last changed: 04 Jul 95 by Matthew Lewis, 1:134/32 BATTERED Family Violence A conference covering the topic of Battered and Abused spouses and children, family violence, and dysfunctional families. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 BAY4SALE Bay Area Classified Ads Stuff for sale around the San Francisco Bay Area. Origin: Distribution: Regional (Northern California) Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BAYALERT Bay Area Political Alerts and Actions Postings and discussion of political issues and actions either (1) of local relevance to the San Francisco Bay Area, or (2) not sufficiently covered in other media or forums. (Began 11/93) Origin: Distribution: Regional (Northern California) Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BAYBBSAD Bay Area BBS Ads Advertisements for BBSs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Origin: Distribution: REGIONAL (Northern California) Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BAYBUDST Bay Area Buddhist Community Regional forum for timely notices of events, classes, visiting teachers, and other informational postings of relevance to the Buddhist community of the San Francisco Bay Area and environs. Also, discussion of topics of concern to Bay Area Buddhists. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: REGIONAL (Northern California), Zone 1 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BAYCHAT Bay Area -- General Conversation General chat forum for the San Francisco Bay Area. Origin: Distribution: Regional (Northern California) Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BAYEVENT Bay Area & Northern California Events Calendar What's happening around the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Origin: Distribution: Regional (Northern California) Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BAYNUDE Northern CA Naturist Lifestyle & Discussion Northern California forum for discussion of issues and choices related to a clothing-optional lifestyle. Naturist news and updates. Site reports. BAYNUDE is a regional companion to the international echo NATURISM. BAYNUDE is *not* intended for sexual discussions. Origin: Distribution: REGIONAL (Northern California) Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BB-CARDS Baseball Card Conference Discussions of Baseball Cards, Baseball card collection software, and listing of cards wanted, for sale, or trade. The conference is designated as the official support forum for Grand Slam Baseball Card Manager, however discussion of any other card collecting software is allowed. Origin: Distribution: backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 100/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jay Brown, 1:264/167 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Jay Brown, 1:264/167 BBSCON BBS Conventions Conference An echo for the announcement, discussion, chat of any and all BBS related conventions including, but not limited to, One BBSCon, and cyber.Xpo, as well as any new BBS related convention which may arise in the future. Fidonet echos that have their own gatherings may also announce and discuss them here. Origin: 1:369/21 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 3/day Flags: Moderators: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 Moderators: Andrea Santos, 1:135/382 Last changed: 28 Jun 95 by Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 BBSLAW BBS Legal Issues Discussions about BBS Law, Sysop Liability, User Privileges, Privacy, and Copyright Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 425 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, lawrence@garvin.hd.co.harris.tx.us Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 BBSNEWS News and info relating to the local BBS scene. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ron Bigalke, 1:348/702 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Ron Bigalke, 1:348/702 BBS_ADS ADVERTISE and Promote YOUR BBS! This Conference is for Advertising UNIQUE FEATURES of BBS's and for Users to find features they are most interested in locating. It is -not- for the discussion of Software/Hardware, or operation of BBS' or BBS Lists, but, for subjects of interest to potential users on your BBS. One of the best methods of advertising, is word of mouth. The BBS's users may be encouraged to post in this conference messages about the features they like best on Your BBS - Unique features others may be looking for in a BBS..... These messages can be clues about ways you can improve your BBS to attract and keep new users. ANSI & GRAPHICS are allowed but no special formatting codes may be substituted for ESC codes. If ANSI or GRAPHICS cause problems use a Program like KillRdog to eliminate them before tossing. Please limit Advertising your BBS, to (2) messages per week. Please be considerate of the Sysops paying LD bills. PLEASE_Refuse_to_respond_in_the_echo_to_messages_which_are_off topic. If you must respond, send it to the SysOp on the BBS where it originated. If Criticism doesn't fit in this oval ...o... send it to >NUL ;-) For a copy of the rules, FREQ BBS_ADS from 1:10/25 . Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE and GROUPMAIL Gateways: -0- # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/DAY Moderators: Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 BBS_AUTOMATION BBS and Communications Automation This Echo is to be used for discussion of fully automating Origin: 9:91/0 Distribution: Private, contact moderator Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: John Mudge, 1:352/111 Moderators: John Mudge, 9:91/0@survnet.ftn Moderators: John Mudge, [jmudge@wln.com] Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by John Mudge, 1:352/111 BBS_CARNIVAL BBS Software & Related Utility Chatter BBS_CARNIVAL is a echo for the discussion of BBS Software and Utilities. The echo is open to all, both Sysops and Callers alike. Discuss, compare and contrast your favorite BBS software to your heart's content! Origin: 1:203/49 Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Crosson, 1:203/49 Last changed: 23-May-95 by Michael Crosson, 203/49 BBS_MAILWAR_FLAME BBS Mail War Flame To find and discuss flaws and errors in BBS Software such as Mailers, Tossers, BBS Software and anything related to BBS's. Also, to discuss ways around flaws and how to fix them. Please note: This is -not- FLAME, swearing and crude language will not be tolerated. Origin: 1:153/409 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Sawez Khan, 1:153/409 Last changed: 25 Jul 95 by Sawez Khan, 1:153/409 BEAD-JEWEL Beading and Jewelry Making Discussion This conference is designed for those crafters that enjoy working with any size or style of bead and/or jewelry making. Origin: 1:2802/1 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Lori Martell, 1:2802/1 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Lori Martell, 1:2802/1 BGFAX BGFAX Support Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: B.J. Guillot, 1:106/400 Last changed: 26 Aug 95 by B.J. Guillot, 1:106/400 BIBLE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! International Bible Conference Strictly Bible oriented conversations. Primarily for Fundamental Bible believers. Conference Guidelines are strictly enforced. FAMILYNET International Conference. Available on PC through FamilyNet feed only. Origin: Distribution: 1:270/101 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 115/887<>1:270/101 # Nodes: 50 Volume: 130/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Hoffman, 8:8/0 Last changed: 18 Jun 94 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 BIBLE-STUDY A home study of Jehovah's Word the Bible A home study of Jehovah's Word the Bible Origin: 1:105/105 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Robert Britz, 1:105/105 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Robert Britz, 1:105/105 BIBLE18 BIBLE18 A true Bible echo. A place where Bible Believers take on all comers---with the most powerful tool on earth... God's words, the King James Bible. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ralph Stokes, 1:375/1511 Last changed: 12-Apr-95 by Ralph Stokes, 1:375/1611 BIBLE_NEWS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Bible News News of Interest to Bible Believing Christians. READ ONLY - Discussion _NOT_ allowed! Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 10/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Hoffman, 8:8/0 Last changed: 18 Jun 94 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 BIBLE_SCIENCE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Bible Science including Creation Science True Science supports the Biblical account of creation. Evolution and other such theories are merely unproven religious theories accepted by faith of those deceived thereby. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Moderators: Steve Winter, 98:98/1 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 BIBLE_STUDY A Study of Jehovah's word the Bible A home study of Jehovah's Word the Bible Origin: 1:105/105 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 2 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Robert Britz, 1:105/105 Last changed: 21 Jul 95 by Robert Britz, 1:105/105 BIG_SMOKE Cigar Lovers Echo BIG_SMOKE is a discussion forum for cigar smokers. Origin: 1:2215/12 Distribution: UNLIMITED Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 40/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Ray Wilson, 1:2215/12 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Ray Wilson, 1:2215/12 BIKE-N-RIDER Motorcycle Riders, Bike Safety and Riding This conference will be a relaxed forum for discussion of ALL motorcyles and their riders. Touring, trips, safety, tech tips, general discussions, and favorite rides. Origin: 1:3404/155 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 19 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Rusty Stevens, 1:3404/155 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Rusty Stevens, 1:3404/155 BINKLEY BinkleyTerm Mailer Echo A conference for the discussion of the BinkleyTerm Front End / Mailer by Bit Bucket Software Origin: Backbone Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 20/day Flags: Moderators: Bob Juge, 1:106/2000 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by Bob Juge, 1:1/102.0 BIOMED Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Topics A conference for employees of hospitals, clinics, and biomedical service organizations that work on medical equipment, or for biomedical equipment technicians or clinical engineers, or for for all others to learn what BMET/CBET/CE's are and what they do. Topics include trouble-shooting, repair, planned maintence, and calibration of any equipment that comes into contact with any patient, including such things as defibrillators, EKG / ECG monitors, patient telemetry equipment, dialysis machines, electrosurgical generators, sterilizers, and medical data bases for tracking planned and unplanned maintence of equipment. Also, electrical safety testers and "microshock" are discussed. Participation is open to the public, and encouraged! Origin: Deep Space 417, 1:286/1701 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 15 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 BIRDING Birdwatching This echo is for all bird devotees, from the casual backyard feeder-watcher to the most devoted lifelister. Birding and birdwatching covers a wide range of topics, including sightings, behavior, trip tales, evaluating gear and guide books, local groups and things to do, software for tracking bird sightings, attracting birds to your feeders and gardens, and the related ecology and biology of these lovely animals. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 BIRTHMOTHERS SEARCH SUPPORT FOR BIRTHMOTHERS/BIRTHFATHERS WHO HAVE GIVEN UP A CHILD FOR ADOPTION AND ARE SEARCHING CONTEMPLATING A SEARCH FOR THEIR NATURAL CHILDREN. TOPICS RELATED TO ADOPTION WILL BE CONSIDERED "ON TOPIC". Origin: 1:170/600.1 Distribution: Fidonet Zone 1 BACKBONE Gateways: NONE #NODES: 9 FLAGS: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 15/WEEK Flags: Moderators: DAVE WARWICK, 1:170/600.1 Moderators: JERRY THOMPSON, 1:170/600.15 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by Dave Warwick, 1:170/600.1, 1:170/600 BITCH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Bitching About Issues and Current Events Conference BITCH is an aggressive issues/current-events conference. Strong opinions that would be unwelcome in other conferences are invited here. The result is generally chaos, but occasional gems can be found. Get off your chest exactly how you feel while making a fool DECS out of yourself and others. Not for those looking for "nice talk" conferences: you will be challanged and you will probably be angered. Consider the conference as an electronic catharsis, and far cheaper than professional psychotherapy. :) Disruptive behavior is grounds for immediate dismissal from access. Behavior such as propagation of hate, multiple repeats of a message, use of obcenities DESC without contributing to conversation and entering messages that do not promote point/counter-point conversation will not be tolerated. Origin: Distribution: ZONE 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 40/Day Flags: Moderators: Steve Ambrosini, 1:141/666 Last changed: 06-Mar-95 by Steve Ambrosini, 142/666 BLINDTLK Blindness-related topics and discussions Discussion of topics of interest to blind and visually impaired persons, our friends and relatives and anyone else who is interested. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, computers and adaptive access technology, Braille, cane travel, Guide Dogs, alternative techniques of blindness, etc. This Echo is intended to promote the positive philosophy of blindness developed and promoted by the National Federation of the Blind. Origin: 1:261/1125 Distribution: Zone-1 1:261/1125 Gateways: # Nodes: 251 Volume: 100/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: David Andrews, 1:261/1125 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by David Andrews, 1:261/1125 BLINKTALK Visual Disabilities Echo BlinkTalk is the original Fidonet echo for subjects of interest to blind and visually impaired individuals. It is associated with no formal blindness organization and thus expounds no particular philosophy towards blindness, or much of anything for that matter! Topics include speech synthesis and other adaptive computer screen reading devices, braille and its availability, mobility techniques such as guide dog and white cane use, daily living tips and tricks and general support. Above all else though, BlinkTalk is a place where we share friendship, it just so happens that many of us are visually disabled! Should you have any questions concerning the echo please netmail the moderator at his Fidonet address. Do consider joining us in BlinkTalk though, for you'll be glad you did! Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone 1:129/89 Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 500/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: William Wilson, 1:129/89 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by William Wilson, 1:129/89 BLOWHARDS Blowhard venting Echo for Sysops who can't help themselves ---A non-Backbone Echo distributed via past or present members for the purpose of microdebating non-important non-issues by self-appointed 'sealawyer-type' Sysops of FidoNet most of whom have recently migrated into FidoNet from military bases or walks of life where personal power was denied to them. ---This Echo serves to relieve the crap level from the real Echos [like ZEC or MODERATOR] where nitpickers previously plied their dissatisfaction with FidoNet and real world ops. It is modeled on a previous and similarly designed local Echo called R18COORD which was a circular flame Echo for dissatisfied Net Coordinators in Region 18 to bitch and moan about standard FidoNet ops they didn't agree with. ---Blowhards are concentrated in New Jersey but are also found in Texas, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, and Alabama among others. You probably have Blowhards in your own Net or Region or Zone. ---Blowhards can be identified in FidoNet Echos by their self-referential and circularly reinforcing rhetorical style as well as the number of ad hominems per Echo message. Masters of the 'Big Lie' school of revisionist history, Blowhards seldom recognize themselves even upon detection and notification. Now, they have their own Echo to pollute and in which they may be Origin: Distribution: LOCAL Gateways: # Nodes: 18 Volume: 1200/week Flags: Moderators: First Sysop to Post after TRUSTEE, 1:374/14 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Blowhard Detector, 1:374/14 BLUEWAVE Blue Wave Support Echo Discussion and help with The Blue Wave Offline Mail System and its compatible updates. Current Blue Wave Mail Doors are Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 60/Day Flags: Moderators: George Hatchew, 1:2240/176 Moderators: David Gersic, 1:11/70 Moderators: Martin Pollard, 1:120/187 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by George Hatchew, 1:2240/176 BNU BNU FOSSIL DRIVER SUPPORT CONFERENCE Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: David Nugent, 3:632/348 Last changed: 03-May-95 by Paul Browning, 1:153/745 BOATING BOATING General discussion of boating topics and items of interest to boaters. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Geno DellaMattia, 1:153/764 Last changed: 11-Apr-95 by Geno DellaMattia, 1:1/1 BOCA_MODEMS Discussion of Boca Modems Discussion of all modems from BOCA Research. Technical Stuff Origin: 1:2601/574 Distribution: * Gateways: # Nodes: 32 Volume: 16/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Lithgow, 1:2601/574 Last changed: 09-Apr-95 by Rick Lithgow, 1:2601/574 BODYWORK Bodywork & Massage Therapy Forum A forum for both layperson and bodywork professional to discuss various modalities of "healing" touch. Demystifying human touch and educating about the body. Recent developments in the field. What's new in the "National Certification" debate. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone, ADAnet, DharmaNet Gateways: ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Craig Denega, 1:273/939 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 BONSAI Bonsai "Little Trees" Discussion Discussion of those fascinating "little trees" you see which are actually living artwork. Discussion includes, collecting, growing, shaping, soil, and everything that has to do with the art of bonsai. Also allowed is limited discussion on trees and bushes in general. Origin: FidoNet: (1:2626/202) BBS: (610-857-2648) Distribution: Private Gateways: Net-USA via 1:2626/202 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 10/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bobby Miller, 1:2626/202 Last changed: 08 Jan 95 by Bobby Miller, 1:2626/202 BOOKEM Book 'Em - Juveniles and the Law This echo is primarily a compilation of information about incidents involving juveniles and the law, in the U.S. and elsewhere. Discussion of specific incidents, ideas for dealing with juvenile crime, information about effective programs, or questions about the juvenile system are encouraged. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26 David Storey, 1:348/601 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 BRANSON Branson, Mo. information General help, information and announcements about Branson, Missouri and the Ozarks area. Moving here ? Planning a vacation ? This echo will put you in touch with the Local Branson area computer users. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 BRE_LC BRE Sysops & League Coordinators Barren Realms Elite conference. Open only to sysop's and League Coordinators. Moderator approval required. Sent netmail to 1:2215/284 to request access. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Mike Penta, 1:2215/284 Last changed: 04-May-95 by Mike Penta, 1:2215/284 BRIT_CAR British Car Echo A general conference for the discussion of British automobiles, their problems, sources for parts, and various remedies in keeping them running. Various notices regarding club events, shows, and gatherings are posted regularly. This conference also serves as a means for members of various clubs to keep in contact over great distances. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Moderators: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5 Last changed: 18 Jun 95 by dixon kenner, 1:243/5 BROADCAST Discussion of the profession of Broadcast Radio & Television The emphasis is on station operations, technical to management. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Mishkind, 1:300/11.3 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Barry Mishkind, 1:300/11 BUDDSTDY Buddhist Studies Discussion of Buddhist teachings, history, and events from a scholarly perspective. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 CAD-CAM Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing A conference supporting Computer Aided Design/Drafting and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL, RBBSNET Gateways: RBBS via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 146 Volume: 40/M Rule File: CADCAM.RUL Flags: Moderators: Stan Bimson, 1:116/32.0 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Stan Bimson, 1:116/32 CAN'T_STAND_141 Discussion with those who defend anarchy in Net 141 DESCriptio Origin: 1:141/755 Distribution: Freedom figthers of the rebel alliance Gateways: # Nodes: 22 Volume: 25/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Joe Demoulin, 1:141/1275 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by RanD, 1:16/101 CANACHAT Talkin' 'bout Canada Canada-wide discussion echo. Canadian Content MANDATORY. Origin: 201:5500/551@metronet.org Distribution: Metronet and FidoNet Zone 1 Backbones Gateways: 1:134/183 # Nodes: 48 Volume: 700/Week Rule File: CANACHAT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Joe Lindstrom, 1:358/101 Michael Jenkinson, 1:342/42.2 Mike Sugimoto, 201:5500/960@metronet.ftn Last changed: 25-May-95 by Joe Lindstrom, 1:358/101 CANDLEPIN Candlepin bowling Candlepin bowling is very popular in New England, especially in Massachusetts. Many people around the country do not realize how difficult candlepin bowling is; you have a ball around the size of an orange, and very skinny pins. There are even some local TV shows that show Candlepin Bowling, including one in Boston that has been on the air for 37 years. If you've mastered Ten-pin, try Candlepin -- it's not as easy as you think! Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Danny Devoe, 1:330/301 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Danny Devoe, 1:330/301 CANPOL Canadian Politics Conference A general conference for the discussion of political affairs as pertaining to Canada. The conference is devoted to an exchange of opinions and discussions of political topics, petty peeves and nation shaking concerns. Primary focus is on specifically Canadian issues. All users and boards are welcome regardless of political stripe. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/Day Moderators: Karl Pollak, 1:153/906 Moderators: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by dixon kenner, 1:243/5 CAN_FREECHAT CANADA FREE CHAT An area to provide a meeting place for Canadians to chat freely with each other on topics that they enjoy. Both of Canada's official languages are welcomed. Origin: Distribution: Region 12, Region 17, Zone 1 Gateways: # Nodes: 14 Volume: 300/week Moderators: John Stefani, 1:246/36 Moderators: J.P.Beland, 1:243/41 Last changed: 17 Jun 95 by John Stefani, 1:246/36 CAN_MILITARY Canadian Military Conferance The Can_Military conference includes topics related to the Military and covers people interested in the Military. All branches of service. All active duty, retired, reserves, dependents, veterans of all wars, disabled veterans and civilians inquiring about the military are welcome. Topics may include but are not limited to training, duty stations, medical and dental care, Veterans Affairs, equipment, pay, and base closings. Origin: 1:250/836 Distribution: Zone 1 BackBone Gateways: # Nodes: 70 Volume: 60/Week Flags: Moderators: Keith Robb, 1:250/836 Last changed: 17-Apr-95 by Keith Robb, 1:250/836 CAN_SYSLAW !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Canadian Systems Law Discussions of legal issues affecting Canadians sysops and users Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Sandy Mayo, 1:153/785 Last changed: 10-Mar-95 by Sandy Mayo, 1:153/785 CARCINOMA Cancer Survivors A conference dedicated to the discussion of surviving Cancer. Primarily for those currently in treatment or therapy, in remission, or family members. However other interested individuals are welcome. A Electronic Support Group........ Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 CARE_GIVER Care Giver For those of us that have found ourselves thrust into a situation for which we were poorly prepared, the care of someone impaired. Sharing of information, help, ideas, support and comfort. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 CAROLINA_GEN Carolina Genealogy A general conference for Genealogy hobbyists who are interested the specific SouthEastern states of North and South Carolina. People with ancestors in this general area are urged to send queries through this echo to get prompt response from others who are doing research in the same general area and are more than willing to assist others with the research needed. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: George Zimmerman, 1:3660/805 Moderators: Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 Last changed: 06 Jul 95 by Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 CAW Church Of All Worlds Discussion about and/or by members of the Church of All Worlds, the group formed partially on ideas from Robert A. Heinlein's STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND and partially on general nature religions. Other than staying on the topic of C.A.W. or CAW activities, and being neither excessively annoying nor easily excessively annoyed, that mostly covers this echo. This is gated to WWIVnet, Virtualnet, and on Internet is alt.religion.all-worlds. An unlinked area exists on AOL. Two related Internet Mailing Lists exist. Origin: Distribution: Zone 93 (PODS), Zone 37 (OPENet), & as noted above Gateways: # Nodes: 46 Volume: 3/Day Flags: Moderators: Irv Koch, 1:109/629 Ian Metcalfe, 3:620/259 Last changed: 19-Apr-95 by Irv Koch, 1:109/629.0 CBM Commodore Computer Conference A conference for owners and users of the Commodore 08-bit computers (i.e. PET, VIC-20, C-64, C-128 and Plus 4), programs and periferals. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: 1:10/8 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 500/Week Rule File: CBM.RUL Flags: Moderators: Russell Prater, 1:3608/5 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by Russell Prater, 1:3608/5 CBM-128 Commodore 128 Computers A conference for commodore 128 users Origin: Digital EFX, 1:130/1013 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone and Zone 2 & 3 Gateways: 1:8/8 # Nodes: 90 Volume: 110/Week Rule File: CBM128.RUL Flags: Moderators: Phil Heberer, 1:130/1013 Karen Allison, 1:388/14 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Phil Heberer, 1:130/1013.1 CBM-FORSALE CBM-FORSALE Commodore Buy & Sell (addresses) Suppliers Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-FUNGRAPH CBM-FUNGRAPH Commodore - The Fun Graphics Machine Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-GEOS Commodore GEOS A conference for Commodore GEOS users Origin: Digital EFX, 1:130/1013 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone and Zone 2 & 3 Gateways: # Nodes: 28 Volume: 28/Week Rule File: CBMGEOS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Phil Heberer, 1:130/1013 Steve Dressler, 1:170/202 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Phil Heberer, 1:130/1013.1 CBM-GEOS_FMY CBM-GEOS_FMY Commodore - The Fun Graphics Machine Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-HARDWARE CBM-HARDWARE Commodore Hardware [Printers etc] Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-KIDS CBM-KIDS Commodore - Kids Chatter Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-SECOND_THOUGHTS CBM-SECOND_THOUGHTS Commodore - Second Thoughts [Chatter] Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-SOUND CBM-SOUND Commodore - Music and Sound Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-SUNDAYSCHL CBM-SUNDAYSCHL Commodore - Sunday School & DVBS Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-VERSECHALLENGE CBM-VERSECHALLENGE Commodore - Sunda School & DVBS Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-VIDEO CBM-VIDEO Commodore - Video, Digitizing & Multimedia Discussion Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM-XPLATFORM CBM-XPLATFORM Commodore - Cross Platform Discussions Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM_COMM !!! DELETE WARNING !!! CBM_COMM Commodore Communications & Archive Programs Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 18 Jun 94 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM_DISC !!! DELETE WARNING !!! CBM_DISC Commodore General Discussions Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 18 Jun 94 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CBM_DTP CBM_DTP Commodore Desk Top Publishing Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Fox, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CB_RADIO General CB_RADIO discussion echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jay Urish, 1:124/4321 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Jay Urish, 1:124/4321 CCG Collectible Card Games Discussion This echo is for the discussion of Collectible Card Games, rules, tactics, playing techniques. NO Flaming of other posters is allowed. Flaming of a product, however, will be permissable; although profanity will be frowned upon HEAVILY. Origin: 1:363/295 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Richard Jolitz, 1:363/295 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Richard A Jolitz, 1:363/295 CCG_B/S/T Collectible Card Games - Buy, Sell, Trade This echo is for collectors and traders who are looking for certain cards, want to sell off cards, or want to do a bit of horse trading. Origin: 1:363/295 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Richard Jolitz, 1:363/295 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Richard A Jolitz, 1:363/295 CDOOR Cellar Door Mods to RBBS users Discussions of the Cellar Door Mods to RBBS. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dan Drinnon, 1:109/331 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Brandon Carnahan, 1:114/271 CDROM CD ROM Discussion & Info A general chatter conference for discussing CD ROM and Laser-Optic technology. Origin: 1:369/41 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 1000 Volume: 110/Day Flags: Moderators: Tim Helton, 1:369/41 Moderators: Paul Casey, 1:343/117 Last changed: 14 Jul 95 by Tim Helton, 1:369/41 CDROM_SALE CD-ROM For Sale An open forum for selling and trading CD ROM products. In addition to the normal buying & selling, CDROM_SALE discussion includes product reviews, overall market information, legalities, opinions from publishers and lots of other neat stuff. Origin: 1:369/41 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 1000 Volume: 110/Day Flags: Moderators: Tim Helton, 1:369/41 Moderators: Greg Shaffer, 1:370/510 Last changed: 13 Jul 95 by Tim Helton, 1:369/41 CD_ECHO The Fidonet CD Echo This echo is for the discussion of Compact Discs (CD's) of all types of music (and the music contained within the CD). Also, for the discussion of CD players and the technical side of making CD's. This echo is also for the discussion of Laserdiscs (LD's) and LD players. Buying, selling and trading CDs is not allowed. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Zone 1 backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Elaine Naiman, 1:163/308 Last changed: 24-Apr-95 by Elaine Naiman, 1:163/308 CELERITY Celerity BBS Software Support Conference This is a support conference for Celerity BBS software and utilities. Its existance is primarily to support registered Celerity sysops and to aid sysops who are installing Celerity for the first time. All Celerity sysops are invited to discuss Celerity, and it's 3rd party utilities. Origin: 1:3631/103 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: David Dean, 1:3631/103 Last changed: 18-May-95 by David Dean, 1:3631/103 CELLBLK17 Region 17 restricted echo for *ECs CELLBLK17 is a restricted-distribution administrative echo, connecting the REC17 with all echomail coordinators and hubs in Region 17, for posting and discussion of policy, feed structures, daily system information, regional mail statistics, and other distribution-related matters. Origin: 1:1/217 Distribution: REGION-17-ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: 43 Volume: 52/Month Rules: CELLBLK1.RUL Flags: Moderators: Adrian Walker, 1:153/752 Last changed: 14 Aug 95 by Adrian Walker, 1:1/201 CFL Canadian Football League echo A general discussion conference about the Canadian Football League. Origin: Distribution: Backbone throughout Zone 1 (North America) It is listed in Gateways: # Nodes: 19 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Jason Kmet, 1:134/36 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Jason Kmet, 1:134/36.0 CFORSALE Commercial for Sale Echo Commercial sale ads only, no personal sale items or chit chat. All for sale posts must include a business name. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 500/week Flags: Moderators: Don Sands, 1:203/601 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Don Sands, 1:203/601 CFS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Anyone with CFS, involved in treating it, or just interested in the disease is invited to join this conference to exchange information. Knowledge of practical treatments is often spread by word of mouth (and electronic mail). So tell what you know about CFS and ask questions. Let's put CFS to bed so we can rise up and get on with our lives. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Zone-1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 75/Week Flags: Moderators: Sandy Shaw, 1:163/221 Last changed: 11-Mar-95 by Sandy Shaw, 1:163/221 CHANNELS Channelled Msgs From Spirit Realms Discussions on Channelling and it's messages. Topics include: msgs that come from channelling. How to channel - What is channelling - Who channels. The entities giving the messages, and topics related to the topics within the channelled messages. Shared with Usenet's alt.paranormal.channeling! Origin: 114:1/0@SearchNet Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE,ZONE-114 Gateways: USENET VIA 1:2613/333 # Nodes: 48 Volume: 106/W Flags: Moderators: Shirley Stocks, 1:330/201 Moderators: Glenda Stocks, 1:330/201 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Glenda Stocks, 1:330/201 CHAOS_LANDING CHAOS_LANDING This is a free speech, general chat area. Origin: 1:3625/470 Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 75/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Allison Shulman, 1:3625/470 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Allison Shulman, 1:3625/470 CHATTER !!! DELETE WARNING !!! MINDLESS CHATTER Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: MARTIN GOLDBERG, 1:124/4115.221 Last changed: 18-Mar-95 by Martin Goldberg, 1:124/4115.221 CHAT_CENTRAL !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Chat Central General Chit Chat Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 CHESS International Fidonet Chess Conference Chess discussions, tips, tricks, and techniques, and echomail-based chess games. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 312 Volume: 174/Week Rule File: CHESS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, lawrence@garvin.hd.co.harris.tx.us Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 CHESS_TOURNEY Chess Tourney International Echo for Chess-Playing & Discussion Origin: Distribution: ZONE-3 ZONE 4 Gateways: # Nodes: 84 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Doug Attig, 1:138/239 Moderators: Dexter Wright, 1:128/158 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Doug Attig, 1:138/239 CHICORA_GEN Genealogy of the Carolinas & Georgia 1650-1865 This echo originates from Carolina Cousin BBS (1:376/140) located in Columbia South Carolina. The tag name of the echo is CHICORA_GEN. Chicora_Gen focuses on the Genealogy of the Carolinas & Georgia 1650-1865. In other words it focuses on the colonial period to the end of the Civil War. Origin: 1:376/140 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: None # Nodes: N/A Volume: 600/Month Rule File: Flags: Moderators: David Hamiter, 1:376/140 Moderators: Gene Jeffries, 1:376/140.2 Moderators: Van Hoyle, 1:3667/6 Last changed: 18 Jul 95 by David Hamiter, 1:376/140 CHILD_ABUSE_ISSUES Open forum - Prevention, Detection, Legal Aspects, more The Child Abuse Issues conference is intended to provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas and of opinions. The conference is open to parents, educators, legal and law enforcement professionals, social workers, individuals involved in related fields of research, advocacy and support groups, as well as other interested individuals. It is the sincere hope of the moderator that we shall all draw benefit from the open and honest exchange of information. Origin: 1:271/124 Distribution: Fido Backbone (pending). New conference - request a link. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: CHLBSSS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Rick Thoma, 1:271/124 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Rick Thoma, 1:271/124 CHIPSMAG Chips 'n' Bits Magazine Echo Conference for the Readers of Chips 'n' Bits Magazine Users and SysOps of BBS and anyone in Cyberspace, dealing with programs reviews, articles, press releases of "on-line" related topics. Origin: 3:714/926 Distribution: Zone 1 2 3 Gateways: 1:291/71 # Nodes: 80 Volume: 300/Month Rules: Moderators: Jol Robertson, 3:711/425 Moderators: Mike Weaver, 1:3670/3 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Mike Weaver, 1:3670/3 CHL Central Hockey League Discussions General fan-oriented discussions of the Central Hockey League, Why we could coach better than the laegue, and the other usual arm-chair sports discussions. Origin: Distribution: 1:170/311 Gateways: # Nodes: 1 Volume: 1/day Flags: Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by FIXPOST V0.03ê, 1:170/311 CHOCOLATE The Chocolate Echo! The echo for the discussion of the nectar of the gods. Origin: 1:141/427 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Nancy Vaine, 1:141/427 Moderators: Bill Hausler, 1:141/991 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Nancy Vaine, 1:141/427 CHOOSING_LIFE CHOOSING_LIFE Pro-life Discussions and Counseling Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 10 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Patty SPerl, 8:8/0 Last changed: 03 Apr 95 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 CHRONIC_PAIN Chronic Pain Discussion Area A conference for the discussion of ailments causing chronic pain, treatments for pain, coping methods, etc. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, gated to ADAnet Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 350/week Flags: Moderators: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 CITC_NET Computers In The Church Authors and users of Church Management, Bible, and Christian Education/Games software share tricks and tips on automating elements of the Church's work. Discussion also covers publishing bulletins, conferences on Parish Computing (like the annual NCCEC), magazines (such as Christian Computing and Church Bytes), organizations (like CCUN, CamNet, & SOC), and computer communications networks (such as EcuNet and Catholic Information Network). Merged in Oct '89 to FidoNet's ParCom echo. Available in GTNet as E02/762. Origin: Distribution: FamilyNet backbone Gateways: Fido=1:129/75@fidonet; GTNet=1:202/ # Nodes: 111 Volume: 15/month Rules: Flags: Christians only Moderators: Lou Pascazi, 8:129/75 Moderators: Greg Slade, 8:7501/132 Last changed: 11 Aug 95 by Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 CIVIL_WAR Civil War History Echo Discussion about the American Civil War; its causes and effects, battles, tactics, the people - military and civilian - etc. The echo is oriented toward *historical* discussion, not debate. All viewpoints presented with respect are treated with respect. Our Goal: A little education; a little fun. Origin: Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone, Planet Connect, MagNet, GT Net Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 350/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Al Thorley, 1:3634/48 Moderators: Frank Coleman, 1:3634/48 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Al Thorley, 1:3634/48 CIVLIB Civil Liberties Civil Liberties; the Bill of Rights and Constitution of the United States as applied to your rights. Discussion of Supreme Court cases, interpretation, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and government influence on religion, search and seizure, exclusionary rule, abortion, privacy, death penalty, right to representation by counsel, etc. Sponsored by the AzCLU, the Arizona affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union. Originates at the BBS of the AzCLU (602) 650 1180, (which operates only evenings and weekends, hence is a point from the distributing BBS, 1:114/74.) Commentary about and criticism of the ACLU is welcomed. It's your right to do so! Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, OR DIRECT FROM 1:114/74 Gateways: # Nodes: 27 Volume: 8/Day Flags: Moderators: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74 CLARION Clarion Database Language Conference This forum is for the discussion and promotion of Clarion Personal, Clarion Professional, Clarion Database Developer 3.X, Clarion for Window, as well as all add-on products pertaining to this product. Additional areas of topics include how to's of using Clarion to design and develop applications for all uses. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Gould, 1:112/36 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Mike Gould, 1:112/36 CLASSICAL Classical Music Discussion The CLASSICAL echo is for discussion of all aspects of classical music. This includes talk on theory, style, composers, what is happening with symphonies & other groups, individual performers, broadcasting, what does the future hold for classical music, reviews of recordings & performances, and of course, just what IS "classical" music. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 CLASSIFIEDS Classified Advertising Echo CLASSIFIEDS is intended to be a forum for INDIVIDUALS to sell or trade tangible items in a friendly, casual atmosphere. If your message doesn't fall within this general guideline, please look for another conference........................... ............................................................ NO BBS, HELP WANTED, **FIREARMS**, PERSONALS OR ADULT ADS ALLOWED NON-COMMERCIAL SALES ONLY. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Fidonet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 400 Volume: 100/Day Rule File: CLSSFDS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jean Cody, 1:2613/125 Last changed: 30-May-95 by Jean Cody, 1:2613/125 CLIPPER Clipper programming language echo. The CLIPPER language, and all software development tools, libraries, and environments that apply to CLIPPER programming. CA-Visual Objects (VO), the new windows based language that is Computer Associates newest entry into the Windows X-Base language market is now on topic in the CLIPPER echo. C and ASM programming insofar as it deals directly with interfacing and use with CLIPPER and VO is encouraged. Although as professionals in the database arena, we may occasionally resort to comparisons with other languages, language wars are always off topic, and will not be tolerated. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Echomail, International Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 100/Week Rule File: CLIPPER.RUL Flags: Moderators: Phil Barnett, 1:363/299 Terry Carmen, 1:260/338 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Phil Barnett, 1:363/299 CMX4SALE Comics For Sale The place to buy/sell/trade Comic Books and comic-character toys Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Walter Tietjen, 1:151/114 Last changed: 02 Jul 95 by Walter Tietjen, 1:151/114 CNET International CNet Amiga Software Support [Has Flags] A discussion base for those owning CNet Software that would like to expand their knowledge of the program, be able to search for help with a problem, and offer suggestions for improvement. This area was created to establish a SysOp Conference Link to these sysops & now their users. Systems wishing read & write access to this area must own CNET. Areafix 'CNET' via your HUB or contact your NEC for help. CNET Operators Only Should Have Write Access. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE - INTERNATIONAL - ZONE 1 - ZONE 2 - ZONE 6 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 120/Week Flags: Moderators: Mario Bonelli, 1:273/934.0 Last changed: 22-Apr-95 by Gates Systems Robot, 1:273/934.0 CNETDEV COMNET BBS Software Development A general discussion conference for Beta testers and anyone else interested in the development of COMNET BBS software. Origin: Distribution: 1:267/200 Gateways: # Nodes: 9 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Paul Di Novo, 1:267/113 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Paul Di Novo, 267/200 CNET_BBS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! The OFFICIAL International CNet Support Conference A discussion conference for those owners and prospective owners of the CNet Amiga BBS software package. This conference is for ALL aspects surrounding the software. Anything related to CNet, (PFiles, programming, problems, etc,...) ANY topic that relates to CNet is ON TOPIC in this conference! This conference was created and is endorsed by Perspective Software, the authors of CNet Amiga BBS. Origin: 1:3619/25.0 Distribution: International FidoNet Backbone Sean Gateways: 2:2502/12.0 # Nodes: 750 Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: Sean Fleeman, 1:3619/25.0 Dave Anderson, 1:3619/25.0 Ken Pletzer, 1:2410/215.0 Last changed: 12-Mar-95 by Sean Fleeman, 1:3619/25@fido CNE_STUDY CNE_STUDY Certification Study Group Support Origin: 1:396/17 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Roy LeBlanc, 1:396/17 Last changed: 14-May-95 by Roy LeBlanc, 1:396/17.40 CN_ADMIN CaveNet Administration Administrative conference for CaveNet sysops only. Reserved for sysops to discuss CaveNet business issues. Do not allow your callers to post here. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 15/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_BATLINE CaveNet - BatLine General discussions concerning these denizens of the dark. Conservation, behavior, and taxonomy. Bridged to the InterNet mailing list of the same name. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 60/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_CONSERV CaveNet - Cave Conservation General discussions concerning the very important topic of cave conservation. Cave locations are not allowed, but other relevant topics are welcome. Cave degradation is accelerating, find out what you can do to help. Restoration techniques, gating, secrecy, preservation of cave biota. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_CTLLINK COMNET BBS Control message link Interlink channel for COMNET BBS systems: Control messages Origin: Distribution: 1:267/200 Gateways: # Nodes: 9 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Paul Di Novo, 1:267/113 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Paul Di Novo, 267/200 CN_DIVING CaveNet - Diving Discussions on the hazardous activity of cave diving. Safety is of primary importance. Again, posting of cave locations is not allowed. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_GENERAL CaveNet - General General caving discussions of interest to CaveNet callers. Cave locations are not allowed, but all other topics of interest to cavers are welcome. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_MVOR CaveNet - Mississippi Valley Ozark Region General discussions concerning caving in the MVOR. Cave locations are not allowed, but all other topics of interest to cavers in this area are welcome. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 02 Jul 95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_NSS CaveNet - NSS Topics Discussion regarding the National Speleological Society. The NSS is the primary caver organization in the US. Membership requirements, benefits, various bulletins, and current events are fair game, cave locations are NOT. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_OVR CaveNet - Ohio Valley Region General discussions concerning caving in the Ohio Valley Region. Cave locations are not allowed, but all other topics of interest to cavers in this area are welcome. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_PRILINK COMNET BBS Private message link Interlink channel for COMNET BBS systems: Private messages Origin: Distribution: 1:267/200 Gateways: # Nodes: 9 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Paul Di Novo, 1:267/113 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Paul Di Novo, 267/200 CN_PUBLINK COMNET BBS Public message link Interlink channel for COMNET BBS systems: Public messages Origin: Distribution: 1:267/200 Gateways: # Nodes: 9 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Paul Di Novo, 1:267/113 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Paul Di Novo, 267/200 CN_SURVEY CaveNet - Surveying and Mapping Conversations about the latest cave surveying and mapping techniques. Includes equipment and the latest map generation software. Cave locations are not welcome here -- keep it to netmail. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_TAG CaveNet - TAG Region Caving discussions of interest to those in the Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia area. Cave locations are not allowed, but all other topic of interest to cavers are welcome. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_VAR CaveNet - Virginia Appalachian Region General discussions concerning caving in the VAR. Cave locations are not allowed, but all other topics of interest to cavers in this area are welcome. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 CN_VERTICAL CaveNet - Vertical Caving General discussions concerning pit caving. Safety, equipment, techniques. Cave locations are not allowed, but other relevant discussions are welcome. Origin: 1:231/710 Distribution: CaveNet, Zone-1 Gateways: CaveNet via 1:231/710 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 10/Month Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bruce Bowman, 1:231/710 COFFEE_KLATSCH Gossip and chit-chat echo A general chatter conference for people interested in world and national events as well as what goes on in the home. Grab a cuppa and join the fun! Origin: 1:128/68 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: NONE # Nodes: N/A Volume: 350/Day Flags: Moderators: Tia Darrow, 1:128/68 Moderators: Dan Nissley, 1:270/211.5 Last changed: 28 Jul 95 by Tia Darrow, 1:128/1 COINS Coin/token collecting discussion Discussion of coins, tokens, and the collecting aspect of all. A place where participants may talk about their collections and seek information on any related topics. Participants are permitted (on a limited basis) to also advertise coins for sale. Origin: 1:395/19 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Thomas Teeter, 1:395/19 Last changed: 25-May-95 by Thomas Teeter, 1:395/19 COLLECTABLES !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Collectables Discussion, sale, and trading of ANY type of Collectable. This varies from Action Figures, Dolls, Models, Cards, Hot Wheels, Anime videos, Star Trek collectables, etc.! Origin: Distribution: Fidonet BACKBONE Zone 1 Gateways: none # Nodes: 50 Volume: 60/Week Flags: Moderators: Ed Dukeshire, 1:324/134.0 Last changed: 29-Mar-95 by Ed Dukeshire, 1:324/134 COLLEGE International College Echo The COLLEGE echo is an on-line community of students, faculty, and other interested FidoNauts who gather to discuss College Life. Almost any non-annoying subject is allowed if it can be reasonably tied to the college experience. Except politics. Political threads are annoying. So are threads about gerbils, spatulas, and Ayn Rand. Threads that assert Ayn Rand actually =was= a gerbil or spatula would be just fine, even if somewhat difficult to document. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/D Rules: Flags: Moderators: jason carr, 1:124/3208.0 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by jason carr, 1:124/3208 COLLEGE_SINGLES College Singles -- COLLEGE companion echo. COLLEGE_SINGLES is devoted to the lighter side of college -- getting dates, keeping them, losing them, and the occasional foray into the difference between the sexes and the sexists. Bad pick-up lines are always welcome, as well as some light counseling. No sex chat, please. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/D Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Dunnell, 1:100/340.0 Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Bob Dunnell, 1:100/340 COMICS Comic Book Discussions Echo The Comics Echo is dedicated to the discussion of comic books and related topics. The latest books from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and other companies--as well as the creators behind the books--are discussed, reviewed, and debated. The Echo is here to talk about comics as a HOBBY and source of enjoyment, and the get-rich-quick investment mentality is discouraged. Adaptations in other media, other works by famous creators, and issues such as creator rights are discussed as well. Comic book professionals also stop in from time to time to discuss the industry and field questions from participants. NO public buying, selling, or trading of books is permitted except in situations approved by the moderator. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 1000/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Wayne Bertsch, 1:2440/10 Moderators: Tamara Hodge, 1:305/105.6 Moderators: David Leblanc, 1:322/518 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Tamara Hodge, 1:305/105 COMM Communications Echo An International Conference for the discussion of Communications. Appropriate topics include; Modems and protocols, Comm pgms, Terminal emulation and BBS software, Telephone equipment & services, Fax devices and software. The discussion is primarily of a technical nature. No advocacy of My widget is better than your widget. Discussions of policy and procedures of other bodies or agencies, or off topic threads, will be requested to move the discussion to a more appropriate echo area, or NetMail. COMM Echo Tech, a beginners introduction to the world of comm and its complex terminology, is featured twice a month (1st & 15th). Origin: Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 50/day Flags: Moderators: Bob R., 1:154/40 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Bob R., 1:154/40 COMPRESS Archiver & Compression Software Forum The COMPRESS echo is a forum to discuss compression software of all types including ARJ, ARC, LHA, PKZip, PAK, Squeeze and ZOO. Commercial real time compression software such as Stacker or SuperStor is also on topic. General discussion as well as product comparisons, tips tricks and traps will be focus. Origin: 1:203/49 Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Crosson, 1:203/49 Last changed: 23-May-95 by Michael Crosson, 203/49 COMPUSALE COMPUSALE echo Computer Buy/Sell/Trade. Includes hardware,software, and peripherals only. For PC, MAC, Commodore, CP/M, AS/400, Cray, and other legitimate computer platforms (not Nintendo, etc.). Open to individual and commercial posts as noted in echo rules posted on or about 1st and 15th of each month. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 1000/week Flags: Moderators: Kenneth Hass, 1:387/31.110 Moderators: Tony White, 1:124/5117 Last changed: 28 Jul 95 by Kenneth Hass, 1:387/31 COMPU_CRIMES !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Computer Crimes Deals with preventing software piracy, hacking, etc. Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 COMPU_TECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Computer Technical Discussions relating to IBM-style computers Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 CONCORD Concord Software Support Area The Support conference for the up and coming Concord BBS software. Up for discussion are ideas for new features, release announcements, and information about this new package. Origin: 2:220/297 Distribution: Zone-1 BackBone, Zone-2, Zone-3, Zone-4, Zone-5, Zone-6 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 CONFED_HERITAGE Confederate Heritage Discussion about the Confederacy, Confederate Heritage, and The War Between the States from a decidedly Southern point of view. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Planet Connect, GT Net Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 150/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: John Sigmon, 1:3634/48 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by John Sigmon, 1:3634/48 CONSCIOUSNESS The Consciousness Echo A forum for discussion of consciousness, breath, thought, being, and desire Origin: 1:203/8888 Distribution: FidoNet NA Backbone --- Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 30/week Moderators: Frank Gaude, 1:203/8888 Moderators: Jim Dukat, 1:203/8888 Last changed: 26 Jun 95 by Frank Gaude, 1:203/8888 CONSPRCY CONSPIRACY Wondering what's going on in the world that the controlled media doesn't want you to know about? CONSPIRACY is the place to discover the Truth about the workings of the United Nations, the Shadow Government, MIBs, The Illuminati, the Small Greys and the true story of Area 51. It is where you can discover the Truth about the New World Order, about the menace of flouridation of our water, and who is responsible for the Killer Bees reaching our shores. Posts are accepted from any source that wishes to cast a spotlight on secret government operations to turn you into a slave; skeptics are welcome only so long as personal attacks are not made on the posting individuals. The Moderator of this conference will strictly enforce this rule. Origin: 1:205/1701.0 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Zorch Frezberg, 1:205/1701.0 Shawn McMahon, 1:3806/10.0 Last changed: 07-Apr-95 by Zorch Frezberg, 205/1701 CONSTITUTIONAL Constitution issues Federal & State Issues directly relating to the Constitutions of the United States, and the Constitutions of the States. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Moderators: Dale Ubelhoer, 1:282/4025 Moderators: Gary Shaed, 1:282/3028 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Dale Ubelhoer, 1:282/4025 CONSULTING International Consulting Forum CONSULTING EchoMail conference is an international forum for professional consultants with a variety of specialties. It is _not_ a general "help" echo. Some of the topics which are appropriate in this forum are: operation of a consulting practice, finding clients, getting contracts and getting paid, networking with other consultants, setting fees, scheduling, productivity, starting a new practice and ethical issues pertaining to consulting. Technical questions may be more properly directed to echos where they will be considered "on-topic". The moderator can be reached via email to 1:352/777, or tomas@accessnow.com. A World Wide Web page is going to be attached for those who wish to access CONSULTING info via the internet. Web: http://www.halcyon.com/tomas/welcome.html Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 25/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tomas Hood, 1:352/777 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Tomas Hood, 1:352/777 CONSUMER_REPORT Consumer Report Discussions regarding products and services, pro/con. No advertisements. Also, no political/economic discussion. There are better echos for this. Rules posted weekly. Idea gotten from various consumer concerns type magazines. Founded by Rick Edwards. See also, C_ADVOCAT (Consumer Advocate) and ANTI_SCAM. See also, MLM. Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 500/Week Flags: Moderators: Doug Wittich, 1:261/1082 Donna Ransdell 1:202/1311 (MO), 1:261/1082.0 Chuck Grimsby, 1:242/47 Leslie Palm 1:154/600 (MO), 1:261/1082.0 Last changed: 25-May-95 by Doug Wittich, 1:261/1082.0 CONTROV Controversial A forum for discussion of controversial topics, current events, and contemporary attitudes, with no (or very few) holds barred. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 400/Week Flags: Moderators: Charles Hill, 1:147/61 Last changed: 06-Jun-95 by Charles Hill, 1:147/61 COOKING National Cooking Echo To offer a place to discuss cooking/food and related topics the preparation, availability, appliances and tools related there to Origin: 1:124/1204 Distribution: ALL Gateways: # Nodes: 600 Volume: 180/Day Rule File: COOKING.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jeff Duke, 1:124/1204 Pat Stockett, 1:107/614 Last changed: 20-May-95 by Jeff Duke, 1:124/1204 CORELDRAW CorelDraw graphics package discussion Join other members of the FidoNet community that use Corel's CorelDraw graphics package. Share tips, tricks and how too hints with others. You know that when Corel releases a maintenance release, the make it available to registered users for free. The only problem is that you have to know the fix is out and call them yourself. What better way to find out than FidoNet's CORELDRAW echo? And if you didn't know that, you *really* need to get this area! Origin: 1:163/328@fidonet.org Distribution: Z1 Fidonet backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Pali, 1:163/328 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Rick Pali, 1:163/328 COUNTRY Country Music Discussion Origin: 1:123/302 Distribution: Zone 1,2 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 140/Week Flags: Moderators: John Cosper, 1:123/302 Last changed: 09-May-95 by John Cosper, 1:123/302 CPALSY Cerebral Palsy An electronic support group for the discussion of Cerebral Palsy. Help, Support and information for and by those afflicted by C.P. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 CPMTECH CP/M Operating System Technical Discussion Open forum for the discussion of CP/M and related operating systems, including CP/M-80, CP/M-86, and MP/M. CP/M-80 is the most famous of the family, defining the Intel 8080 and Zilog Z-80 microcomputing standard of the late 1970s and into the early 1980s. Although overtaken on the desktop by MS-DOS and 16-bit operating systems, CP/M survives today both on new systems and on older machines. Many of the great names in the history of the microcomputer are associated with CP/M, including Altair, IMSAI, Processor Technology, NorthStar, Morrow Designs, Cromemco, Kaypro, Osborne, and too many others to list. Although no longer supported by Digital Research (now a part of Novell), CP/M is an active area of work for many programmers who continue to refine it, adapt it, and port it to additional platforms. CP/M originated many of fundamental concepts of microcomputer operating system architecture, such as the BIOS, and much of the early MS-DOS 1.x was directly inspired by or ported from CP/M. This echo serves as a focal point for those working with CP/M and its variants, including systems programmers, application programmers, and users looking for information. Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, PLANET-CONNECT Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 175/M Flags: Moderators: Russell Boyce, 1:325/301 Last changed: 16 Jun 95 by Mike Bilow, 1:323/107 CRAFTING CRAFTING Discussion of handcrafts of all kinds. This echo is not for collectors but rather for makers and doers. Origin: Zone 1 Fidonet Backbone Distribution: Zone 1 Fidonet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Lynn Hill, 1:289/42 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Lynn Hill, 1:289/42.0 CRAFTING-EXCHANGE Crafting Exchanges For the exchanging of like crafts individually or collectively as a group. Open to all that have fullfilled other exchange groups obligations. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Carol Surzinski, 1:3659/9 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Carol Surzinski, 1:3659/9 CRAFTING-FORSALE Crafting Project and Supplies For Sale Crafting For-Sale provides a medium for the at-home crafter to sell or trade thier wares. Sale of crafting supplies, materials, and printed matter dealing with crafting is also allowed. Non-Commercial and Commercial advertisements are welcome. Origin: 1:260/129 Distribution: FidoNet BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 35/Week Flags: Moderators: Marlina Maloney, 1:260/129 Last changed: 14-Apr-95 by Marlina Maloney, 1:260/129 CRAFTING-SYSOPS Crafting File Distribution Network Sysop Conference Crafting Sysops provides a conference for discussion of the Crafting File Distribution Network, trouble shooting links, materials eligible for transfer and sysop support in obtaining file areas via the Filebone and Planet Connect satellite sites. As well as support for any sysops running a crafting based BBS. Origin: 1:260/129 Distribution: FidoNet BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Marlina Maloney, 1:260/129 Lori Martell, 1:2802/1 Last changed: 14-Apr-95 by Marlina Maloney, 1:260/129 CREDIT Credit Discussions of all kinds Tips on getting and maintaining credit. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: CREDIT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Mike Penta, 1:2215/284 Last changed: 25-May-95 by XRobot 3.01 (MS-DOS), 1:2215/284 CREVO_RESOURCES Creation - Evolution Resources Creation - Evolution news, press releases, conferences, forthcoming books, file announcements, etc. Origin: 8:3006/28 Distribution: Gateways: Gated into FamilyNet from GenNet # Nodes: N/A Volume: 3/month Rules: CREVRES.RUL Flags: File announcements only f Moderators: Walt Stumper, 8:3006/28 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Dana Bell, 8:8101/0 CROSS_STITCH Cross Stitch & Other Decorative Needle Arts On topic: Decorative Hand Needle Arts, to include cross stitching, (aida, linen, all evenweaves, plastic canvas, perf paper), needlepoint, petit point gross point, needle tatting, embroidery, crewel, assisi and blackwork, hedebo, hardanger, pulled and drawn thread work, beading, smocking and other decorative hand sewing projects. Discussions on techiques, projects in progress, supplies (not for sale posts), and needlework publications. Origin: 1:2613/482 Distribution: Zone 1 BACKBONE Gateways: None # Nodes: 80 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Vikki Clayton, 1:2613/482 Last changed: 23-Apr-95 by Vikki Clayton, 1:2613/482 CT_CHAT Greater Connecticut Chat General Discussion area across Connecticut Origin: 1:141/356 ___ Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 85 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: Tracy Molitor, 1:141/356 Bill Hausler, 1:141/991 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Tracy Molitor, 1:141/356 CT_GAYTEEN CT Gay Teens Gay Teens in CT Discussion Discussions Origin: 1:141/991.0 Distribution: Regions 16 Gateways: # Nodes: 2 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Jason Schimenti, 1:141/991 Last changed: 22-May-95 by Ryan Simpson, 1:141/915 CT_TEEN CT Teens Connecticut Teens Discussions Origin: 1:141/256.0 Distribution: Regions 16 Gateways: # Nodes: 3 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Bryan Lillemoe, 1:141/915 Last changed: 22-May-95 by Ryan Simpson, 1:141/915 CUSS Computer Users in the Social Sciences An echo for students, professionals, and interested individuals who would like to discuss issues involving computers in the Social Sciences. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, 1:11/301 Gateways: # Nodes: 81 Volume: 40/week Flags: Moderators: Bill Allbritten, 1:11/301 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Bill Allbritten, 1:11/301 C_ABILITY CANADIAN ABILITY ECHO Canadian Disabilities Conference Origin: 1:243/41 Distribution: Region 12, Region 17,Zone 1 Gateways: # Nodes: 26 Volume: 35/Week Rule File: CABILITY.RUL Flags: Moderators: J.P.BELAND, 1:243/41@FIDONET.ORG Last changed: 26 Aug 95 by J.P. Beland, 1:243/41 C_ADVOCAT Consumer Advocate General discussion about consumer issues, legislation, boycotts, economic issues, etc. and NOT about what product is good, bad, or indifferent. See Also: Consumer Report - a companion echo Origin: Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone, Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 20/month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Al Thorley, 1:3634/48 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Al Thorley, 1:3634/48 C_ECHO The International C Echo Discussions of the C programming language and its use, including Standard/K&R C, compilers, related tools, common problems, and techniques for applying the language. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Fred Cole, 1:231/50.4 Last changed: 14-Apr-95 by Jerry Coffin, 1:128/77.3 C_PLUSPLUS C++ discussions for all platforms. Discussion of matters relating generally to the C++ language. [ NOTE: I have assumed control of this echo because it was listed in FIDOSTAT.NO and scheduled to be dropped from the backbone. I will gladly turn control back over to the original moderator(s), if they should so request. ] Origin: 1:124/4015.0 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015@fido DADS Dads Father-Child relationships, parenting skills, role models, nurturing, dealing with problems of divorce/custody/visitation, recreation, communication, discipline; being a good father. Sponsored by the National Congress for Men and Children, a nationwide coalition of fathers' rights/divorce reform groups, and distributed/moderated from the NCMC BBS, Phoenix AZ, (602) 840 4752, 1:114/74 Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, OR DIRECT FROM 1:114/74 Gateways: # Nodes: 73 Volume: 8/Day Flags: Moderators: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74 DAIRY_FARM DAIRY FAMRING DISCUSSIONS All aspects of Dairy Farming, including but not limited to milking cows, sheep, goats, grain production, feed rationing, installing and/or updating milking equipment, and legislation concering the dairy industry. Origin: Distribution: local,Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: John Hrusovszky, 1:238/300 Last changed: 26 Aug 95 by John Hrusovszky, 1:238/300 DANA Dana (The Practice of Generosity) Dana is a Pali word that encapsulates one of the fruits of meditation practices. It translates as generous action of the heart without attachment, aversion or delusion. The Dana Conference is an open forum for discussions focusing upon a deepening understanding of dana, discussions exploring the evolution of dana in the West, and posting opportunities for the cultivation of selfless service. (Began 12/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: George Fowler, @metta.ci.net Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DARKSTAR DarkStar BBS Support conference for DarkStar BBS.Conference topics include Darkstar and its associated utilities including applications support from third party venders. Conference is moderator by the Author of DarkStar Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ken Hancock, 1:3402/8 Jerry Hunter, 1:3823/10 Last changed: 09-Apr-95 by Ken Hancock, 1:3402/8 DBASE Database topics, techniques, & advice. For users of all database products based on the dBASE language. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 70 Volume: 30/DAY Flags: Moderators: John Vukovic, 129/26 Last changed: 13 Jul 95 by John Vukovic, 1:129/26 DBRIDGE D'Bridge Support Echo Support echo for D'Bridge Electronic Mail package. Official support echo for users of D'Bridge. Origin: 1:3601/14.0 RULES DBRIDGE.RUL Distribution: Backbone Gateways: 1:3601/14 >2: 3: # Nodes: 1500 Volume: 100/day Flags: Moderators: Arthur Greenberg -, 1:3601/14.0 Moderators: arthur.greenberg -, 201:100/114.0@dbridge.com Moderators: Chris Irwin -, 1:110/68 Moderators: Tony Wagner -, 1:105/2 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Arthur Greenberg, 1:3601/14 DB_NOVICE D'Bridge Official Novice User Support Echo Official D'Bridge Support Echo for Novice Users of D'Bridge as well as users with general DB and computer Problems. Origin: 1:3601/14.0 RULES DB_NOVIC.RUL Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: 1:108/68 > 2: 3: 1:3601/14 > 2:UK 3:OZ # Nodes: 150 Volume: 15/Day Flags: Moderators: Arthur Greenberg -, 1:3601/14.0 Moderators: arthur.greenberg -, 201:100/114.0@dbridge.com Last changed: 16 Jul 95 by Arthur Greenberg, 1:3601/14 DEADHEAD Grateful Dead Topics A general chatter conference for fans of the Grateful Dead. Topics include concert reviews, schedules, rumor control and chit-chat regarding the Grateful Dead. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 100/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Jim Becraft, 1:343/75 Last changed: 20 May 95 by Jim Becraft, 1:343/75 DEBATE DEBATE Conference A general forum for participants to debate and discuss a wide range of political, historical, contemporary and philosophical topics. Forceful discussion or debate is encouraged. However, it should be clearly understood that personal attacks (flames), remarks deliberately intended to provoke other users ("baiting or "goading"), and foul or abusive language will NOT be tolerated. And while general religious topics are allowed, "sermonizing" does not belong here. Alec Grynspan is the conference's co-moderator. Origin: 1:114/461 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: RBBS-NET via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 0 Volume: 120/Day Flags: Moderators: Lester Garrett, 1:114/461 Alec Grynspan, 1:250/224 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Lester Garrett, 1:114/461 DELPHI Borland Delphi Developers' Echo Programming hints, tips and help for Borland DELPHI enthusiasts Origin: 1:369/73 Distribution: Fidonet Gateways: # Nodes: 12 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Gary Weinfurther, 1:2202/4 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by Gary Weinfurther, 1:2202/4 DENTISTRY Dentistry Discussion Area A conference for the discussion of dentistry, orthodontia, dental hygiene, etc. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 DESQVIEW Quarterdeck Products: DESQview/QEMM/DVX/Etc. Int'l Conference Discussion of DESQview, DESQview/X, QEMM, Manifest, CleanSweep, Sidebar, and the family of QOS Internet Products. Discover how to make the best of these programs with your specific hardware and software. DVNET file announcements and general DVNET information is also posted here. Other Networks wishing to port this conference, please contact one of the Moderators below for permission first. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone, RBBSNET, FamilyNet, Planet Connect Gateways: RBBSNET via 1:10/8, FAMILYNET via 1:115/887 # Nodes: 350+ Volume: 50/day Flags: Moderators: Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 Moderators: Bill Mitchell, 1:2604/539 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 DEUTSCH German Language Chat Echo Interzone German Language chat echo Origin: 1:2613/404 Distribution: Zone 1 and Zone 2 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 1000/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: David Moufarrege, 1:2613/404 Moderators: Werner Blatt, 2:241/214 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by David Moufarrege, 1:2613/404 DFN-EXEC Durham Free-Net - Executive Durham Free-Net - discussion conference - restricted to members of the DFN Steering Committee Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-FINANCE Durham Free-Net - Ways & Means Durham Free-Net - discussion on the raising of funding and support for DFN Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-GENERAL Durham Free-Net - General discussion Durham Free-Net - announcements and discussion of the setup and operation of DFN Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-INFO Durham Free-Net - Information Providers Durham Free-Net - discussion on the sourcing and connection of information suppliers to DFN Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-PUBLICITY Durham Free-Net - Publicity Durham Free-Net - discussion on the publicizing and promotion of DFN Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-SPECIAL Durham Free-Net - Special Needs Durham Free-Net - discussion on the accessability of DFN to the disabled Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-TECH Durham Free-Net - Hardware/Software Durham Free-Net - discussion of technical issues in the testing, setup and operation of DFN Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-TORONTO Durham Free-Net - Toronto Durham Free-Net - discussion echo on the connection to the Toronto FreeNet Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-TRAIN Durham Free-Net - Education and Training Durham Free-Net - discussion on the education of system functions to DFN users Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DFN-USER Durham Free-Net - User/Community Services Durham Free-Net - discussion on the user interface of DFN, and accessability to the public Origin: Distribution: local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steering Committee, 1:229/86 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steering Committee, 1:229/86.0 DHARMA Buddhist Philosophy & Practice Buddhist theory, philosophy & practice. All schools welcome. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DHARMABASE DharmaBase E-Publishing Workgroup Database workgroup for DharmaBase, an online database project compiling up-to-date Buddhist resource directories -- sitting groups, teachers, monasteries, publications, etc. Submissions may be e-mailed to dharma@netcom.com (Began 8/94) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DHARMANET DharmaNet "Town Hall" The purpose of the DHARMANET "Town Hall" conference is to provide an open forum for public feedback and discussion about DharmaNet, its purposes, services, and future development. Suggestions and criticisms are welcomed here and we hope you will be actively participatory in helping reflect and shape this online service community. (Began 11/94) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DHARMASYS DharmaNet Administrative Conference Administrative and chat echo for DharmaNet sysops. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DIABETES Diabetes discussions and support Messages to/from diabetics relating to the control of the disease. Origin: Distribution: backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 600 Volume: 40/Day Rule File: DIABETES.RUL Flags: Moderators: John Hargrove, 1:382/68 COMODerator Ted Quick, 1:260/375.7 Last changed: 07-Apr-95 by John Hargrove, 382/30 DIETING DIETING People interested in healthy diets as well as weight loss and weight gain discussing all aspects of DIET. Origin: Distribution: Currently on the backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 3/day Flags: Moderators: Pat Buttons, 1:321/111 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Pat Buttons, 1:321/110 DIGBIBLE Biblical Archeology Discussion Origin: FamilyNet Distribution: FamilyNet backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 48/month Flags: Moderators: Doyle Lynch, 8:3000/9 Last changed: 03 Jul 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 DIMENX DimenX Software Support DimenX Software Support - A group of programmers who write mostly BBS utilites for many types of software. We are just getting started with graphics and hope to be writing some VGA/SB demos soon. Join the echo to find out more about us! We are also looking for distribution sites for our software, and new programmers. Origin: 1:2626/401 Distribution: 1:2626/401 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 5/Month Flags: Moderators: Mike Mitchell, 1:2626/401 Last changed: 05-Apr-95 by Mike Mitchell, 1:2626/401 DIRTY_DOZEN Virus/Trojan ALERT - Hack Reports Hack/Virus/Trojan Announcements & Warnings Origin: 1:105/301 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: Rule File: DRTYDZN.RUL Flags: Moderators: Cliff Woolley, 1:123/529 Last changed: 09-Apr-95 by Cliff Woolley, 1:123/529 DISASTERS Disaster Info/Relief/Recovery Worldwide disaster information, notices and relief efforts including messages to and about people in the disaster area. Preparedness information and discussions aimed at improving relief response and recovery are also encouraged. Participants are encouraged to post about disaster situations local to them. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 3 Backbone Gateways: 3:632/387 via 1:374/14 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 20/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Marianne Cowley, 1:377/3 Moderators: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 Moderators: Bud Jamison, 1:202/746 Last changed: 30 Aug 95 by Marianne Cowley, 1:377/3 DISCIPLE Discipleship Discussions in Christian discipleship Origin: CFN Distribution: Fmlynet backbone only Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 1/month Moderators: Harold Robbins, 8:3000/9 Last changed: 11 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 DISCWORLD The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett A meeting place for fans of the Discworld series and other works by Terry Pratchett. Discworld is a land where banshees have speech impediments, monkeys, er apes, can talk, Death is unsatisified with his life, and the entire world is resting on a giant tortoise traveling to some unknown destination. Fans of Piers Anthony and Robert Asprin will feel right at home. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: David Pinch, 1:282/4078 Last changed: 14 Aug 95 by David Pinch, 1:282/4078 DISK_CACHE Disk Cache Technical Conference Technical discussion of all hardware and software disk cache products. Compare and learn to use your disk cache applications and hardware setup. Other Networks wishing to port this conference, please contact one of the Moderators below for permission first. Origin: Distribution: 1:2220/10 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 DISNEY Disney Discussions This echo is for like-minded individuals to discuss _all_ things DISNEY. This includes but is not limited to: Disney movies, TV, videos, or stage shows; Disney computer software; and Disney theme parks/vacation destinations. This conference is not owned, operated, nor officially endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Everyone is welcome here, in the "happiest conference on Earth!" Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Rich Koster, 1:390/5.10 Moderators: Carol Koster, 1:390/5.10 Moderators: Chris Harrower, 1:270/415 Last changed: 27 Jun 95 by Rich Koster, 1:390/5 DITTO Rush Limbaugh Ditto-Heads conference Origin: FamilyNet Distribution: FamilyNet backbone/Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 315/month Moderators: Charles Nance, 8:7108/101 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 DIVINING Divining Tarot, Runes, I Ching, Scrying, other means of divniation Origin: Distribution: Privately distributed Gateways: # Nodes: 11 Volume: 3/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 DLG_INFO DLG Pro BB/OS info An informational echo for the DLG Pro BB/OS Origin: 1:114/52 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: Zone 2 via 1:114/52 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 135/week Flags: Moderators: Mike Moon, 1:102/852 Moderators: Steve Lewis, 1:114/52 Last changed: 6 Aug 95 by Mike Moon, 1:102/852 DLG_SUPPORT DLG Pro BB/OS support echo A technical support echo for the DLG Pro BB/OS Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: Zone 2 via 1:114/52 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mike Moon, 1:102/852 Moderators: Steve Lewis, 1:114/52 Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Mike Moon, 1:102/852 DND D&D and Fantasy Role-Playing conference. The DND echo supports discussion on any topics related to the TSR game, D&D, in either first or second editions, or of any related modifications. DM's, players, those looking to swap advice and stories are welcome. The echo does NOT support any on-line Play-By-Mail games, but support for a echowide filebase is being pondered. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 300/Week Flags: Moderators: Vern Faulkner, @1:340/44.0 Craig Myers, @1:124/1208.0 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Vern Faulkner, 1:340/44.0 DND_RPG DND Roleplaying Conference The DND Roleplaying Conference is devoted to the roleplaying of DND games in both the 1st edition and 2nd edition plus any other systems within the DND genre. This is not a discussion echo. Origin: 1:388/13@fidonet.org Distribution: 1:388/1@fidonet.org Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 10/Day Flags: Moderators: Richard Wheet, 1:388/13 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Richard Wheet, 1:388/13 DN_EUROPE DharmaNet-EU Administrative Conference Administrative and chat echo for European DharmaNet sysops. Regional supplement to DHARMASYS. (Began 1/94) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Dylan Harris, 96:6001/66@dharmanet Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DN_FILES DharmaNet File Distribution Network (DFN) Announcements of new files released into the DharmaNet FDN (also available via the Fidonet and Planet Connect filebones). Discussion and announcement of DFN policies. Buddhist files may be submitted to 1:125/33 (or ftp.netcom.com:pub/dharma/Inbound) for consideration. DFN files are for *FREE DISTRIBUTION ONLY* !!! (Began 8/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DN_SERVE Dharma Trading A conference where network users can freely trade in, and discuss the availability of, products and services specifically related to Buddhist Dharma. *NOT* a 'general' buy/sell echo. (Began 9/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 DOGHOUSE International Dog Lovers Echomail Conference An international echomail conference open to dog lovers of all kinds. The conference is dedicated to the best interests of our canine friends. Any dog related topic is welcome here. Hostility and Flames are not. See also: ROTTIES, DOG_FANCIERS, THERAPY_SERVICE_DOG, K9COPS, ANIMED. Origin: Distribution: Zone-1, Zone-2, Zone-3, Zone-6, Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 40/Day Flags: Moderators: Michael Stroh, 1:363/603.0 Moderators: Michael Stroh, stroh@america.com Last changed: 03 Jul 95 by Michael Stroh, 1:363/603 DOG_FANCIERS DOG_FANCIERS CONFERENCE Designed to discuss show and performance dog actities. AKC, UKC, CKC and other organizations are all included. Upcoming events, brags, questions about training, etc. are all welcome. Rules are listed, and posted monthly. Note that this is for people interested in show dogs, and while novices are welcome, there are better forums to express opposing views. Origin: 1:124/4220 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 40/Day Flags: Moderators: Kathleen Weaver, 1:124/4220 Last changed: 19-May-95 by Kathleen Weaver, 1:124/4220 DOMINO !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Info System Technology, Pascal/C developers support echo A General discussion echo for programmers who wish to develop better communication with other authors. Disccussions on all forms of bbs/frontend/door development. Additionally Programming Platforms in Windows,Dos,OS2 and DPMI are being Addressed. Support for any author developing software within May use this echo, for general support. Origin: Distribution: 1:107/948 139/630 650 141/536 261/1108 291/6 324/285 Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 53/Week Flags: Moderators: Peter Kling, 1:374/169.0 Last changed: 05-Mar-95 by Peter Kling, 1:374/169 DOOM DOOM (and other 3D games) discussion and support. If you like or love the game DOOM, this echo is for you. Topics of discussion include modem support (for those head to head games), game playing techniques, technical information on level design, and reviews of new levels. New product information is also discussed. Messages from the various DOOM alt. and rec. groups is occasionally forwarded if it is of relevance. NO UUENCODED FILES ARE EVER PERMITTED. You can also find modem gamers in your area. Real names required. Other 3D game discussion is okay, but DOOM is the emphasis. Bragging about your skill is permitted as long as you're not obnoxious about it, but you'd better be prepared to prove it... Origin: 1:215/1313 Distribution: Z1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 200/day Flags: Moderators: Bill McClendon, bill.mcclendon@creature.com Moderators: Stephen Long, 1:388/12 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Bill McClendon, 1:215/1313 DOORGAMES BBS Doorgames and discussions Echo for the discussion of BBS door games, including playing tactics, new releases, bug reports and work-arounds and help with BBS games set-ups. Origin: Distribution: ZONE 1 - ZONE 3 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 300/Week Flags: Moderators: Ruth Argust, 1:102/1324 Last changed: 11-May-95 by Ruth Argust, 1:102/1324 DR_DEBUG Doctor Debug's Laboratory Computer related information, help, and humor for all makes of computers and all computer languages. No flames allowed. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Terry Carmen, 1:260/338 Moderators: Ivan Schaffel, 1:141/390 Last changed: 29 Aug 95 by Terry Carmen, 1:260/338 DSS_TV Digital Satellite System Television Echo Discussion of DSS dishes and services Origin: 1:207/703 Distribution: Zone-1 Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Michael White, 1:207/703 Gene Lowry, 1:300/11 Last changed: 19-May-95 by Michael White, 1:207/703 DUHH XSH Software support Support for XSH multi-base mail tosser and related products. Helpful and scintilating conversation about why it's so great. :) Origin: Distribution: 1:170/311 Gateways: # Nodes: 3 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311@Fidonet Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by FIXPOST V0.03ê, 1:170/311 DUNE Dune Discussion Echo Discussions about Frank Herbert's DUNE books, the movie, and all trivia involved in the DUNE experience. Origin: 1:106/6018 Distribution: Private from 1:106/6018; HCBBSNet Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 8/Week Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, lawrence@garvin.hd.co.harris.tx.us Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 DURSCAN Durham Region Scanner Conference Conference for the discussion of scanner frequencies and usage in the Durham Region, Metro Toronto, Northumberland, Hastings Counties and northen counties of New York State. Origin: Space Lodge BBS Bowmanville ON (905)697-2935 Distribution: NET-229 Gateways: # Nodes: 6 Volume: 17/Week Flags: Moderators: David Bate, 1:229/618 Bill Foster, 1:229/618.2 Fraser Anderson, 1:229/612 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 DYSLEXIA Ontario Dyslexia Association General Discutions on Or About Dyslexia Origin: Zone 1 Backbone Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: DYSLEXIA.RUL Flags: Moderators: Eric Lavoie, 1:243/47.0 Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Dion Starfire, 1:243/47.0 EARTH2 Earth 2 General Discussion EARTH2 discussion centralizes on the NBC series, Earth 2. We discuss its characters, its episodes, Earth 2's view of Earth's future, the actors, the indigenous creatures on Earth 2, and other related materials and subjects. Distribution through other networks is encouraged and currently in practice. Also the home of the "SQDSV: seaQuest DSV" echo. Information available here on Earth 2 reviving attempts. Origin: FidoNet: (1:2626/202) BBS: (610-857-2648) Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: SciFiNet via 1:363/225 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bobby Miller, 1:2626/202 Last changed: 08 Jan 95 by Bobby Miller, 1:2626/202 EAST_ONT_TRADE Eastern Ontario Trade Echo For participating FidoNet systems in Eastern Ontario. Items to Buy, Sell, or Trade, are posted here. Systems outside Eastern Ontario are welcome. Origin: Distribution: NorthStar Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1 EC13 Region 13 Echomail Coordinators Region 13 Echomail Coordinators Conference. Participation is limited to *ECs in Region 13 and REC13. *Cs in Region 13 are also invited to participate. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Region 13 Echomail Coordinator, 1:13/1 Moderators: Region 13 Coordinator, 1:13/0 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 ECHOBASE ECHOBASE echolist software support The ECHOBASE echo is a software support echo for the ECHOBASE set of programs, including ECHOBASE, ECHOMOD, ECHOVIEW and ECHOBOOK. Any discussion of these products, their features, failures, and ways to manuever the database is on topic. Discussion is also welcome on how to incorporate echolist software, the echolist database and echolist standards in other FidoNet style network software. Current versions of these programs are available for File Request by magic names, ECHOBASE, ECHOMOD, etc. from 8:8101/0 (FamilyNet) or 1:3801/6 (FidoNet). Origin: FamilyNet Distribution: FamilyNet - FidoNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 5/month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dana Bell, 8:8101/10@fmlynet Moderators: Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 ECHOLIST EchoList Access Conference The EchoList, or Elist, is published at the beginning of each month and is a listing of EchoMail Conferences as described and submitted by each conference's moderator. Successful echo update requests are posted in this echo in addition to being sent in netmail to moderators. This provides public information on updates between the monthly Elist file distribution dates. This echo also provides access to the Elist's author for questions about the database which are not answered by the ELMOD and ELFAQ help files. For availability of files and routine questions about update formatting, participants should first contact their NEC or REC. Discussion of echomail links and distribution systems is off topic. Origin: 1:1/201 Distribution: Z1-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 300/Week Rules: ECHOLIST.RUL Flags: Moderators: Adrian Walker, 1:1/201 Moderators: Adrian Walker, 1:153/752 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by Adrian Walker, 1:153/752 ECHOMAC International General Macintosh Discussion Conference ECHOMAC is a forum for support, discussion, news, and other information relating to the Apple Macintosh computer and the new PowerPC PowerMac computers. The focuses of ECHOMAC are troubleshooting, networking, operating systems, integration, Internet access -- Anything and Everything Macintosh! Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 150/DAY Flags: Moderators: Kip Kippley, 1:285/39, Ton Ensing, 2:282/541.14, John Bafford,1:261/1500, Last changed: 09 Jul 95 by Kip Kippley, 1:285/39 ECHOPOL Echopol Committee restricted echo ECHOPOL is a restricted-distribution administrative echo, originally used by members of the Zone 1 Echopol drafting committee during its 1993 - 1994 tenure. It is currently inactive and will be held for use in future Echomail Policy discussions. The echo is carried on a passthrough basis only, by some intermediate hubs, and only committee members may receive the echo or participate in it. Origin: 1:153/752 Distribution: ZONE1-ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: 13 Volume: 0/Month Rules: Nil Flags: Moderators: Adrian Walker, 1:153/752 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by Adrian Walker, 1:153/752 ECHO_ADS Advertise FidoNet Echos Here - New - Existing - Wanna Be Subject: FidoNet Echos Only A place to advertise your echo. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Moderators: Robert Aaron, 1:387/395 Moderators: Dennis James, 1:387/590 Last changed: 22 Jun 95 by Robert Aaron, 1:387/395 ECHO_POL A Forum for the development of an Echo Policy. Provides a 'think-tank type of forum for the formulation and development of a world-wide echo policy that can stand for ratification. Anyone can read the echo. Posting in the echo can be made ONLY by the following positions as listed in the current nodelist at the time of the posting: ZEC, REC's, Zone Hubs, Regional Hubs, and those who are identified in the Nodelist with a User Flag of NEC. It is intended to bring many varied viewpoints together on the ways to handle Echomail. Persons participating in the echo should bring with them an open mind and be willing to consider other ideas on their own merits. Negotiation and compromises will be mandatory! Origin: Distribution: Private Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 5 Flags: Moderators: Sid Balcom, 1:13/25 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Sid Balcom, 1:13/25 ECHO_REQ Echo Requests A conference for making FidoNet Zone 1 Echo Requests. This echo is for the discussion and sharing information on conferences ("echos") in Zone 1 of FidoNet. This is not limited to echos seeking FidoNet Zone 1 "BackBone" status, but for anybody that wants to "advertise" their privately-distributed echo, as well as for increasing the readership of already- established BackBone echos. Also, part of the sharing of information includes the robotic posting of successful Moderator Updates from the "EchoList Scribe", 1:1/201. Advertising of echos should not be placed in ECHO_REQ more than once a week. It is also suggested that moderators of echos not send in more than one Moderator Update to the EchoList Scribe a week, since there is no control of the robotic posting of the successful updates from 1:1/201. It is also suggested that this echo be "read-only" to people other than moderators or SysOps. But, reasonable questions about echos are "on-topic". The discussion of the operation of the BackBone(s), or Planet Connect, however, is OFF-TOPIC for this echo, and should be taken to the Z1_BACKBONE echo, or a more appropriate administrative echo. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 115 Volume: 125/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 ECOLOGY Ecology, problems and potential solutions. A conference about the ecology of planet Earth. What are the problems with the ecology of our world and what can we do about solving those problems. Chatter is welcome on anything at least vaguely related to the ecology. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: RBBS VIA 1:10/8 # Nodes: Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Lon Levy, 1:154/11.0 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Lon Levy, 1:154/11 ECONET Ecology Network The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and news relating to environmental problems and solutions. The Ecology Network includes many different news sources and contributions are encouraged. Participation is the key; ECONET is a place to share your knowledge and learn from others. ECONET is officially affiliated with the Institute for Global Communications (IGC), whose international nonprofit networks include EcoNet, PeaceNet, ConflictNet, LaborNet, and HomeoNet. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/week Moderators: David Dickerson, 1:109/70.921 Last changed: 22 Jun 95 by David Dickerson, 1:109/70 ECPROG !!! DELETE WARNING !!! East Coast Programmer's Echo Originally a forum for east-coast based programmers, this conference is open to programmers throughout the world. If you program (or would like to!) in C, Pascal, Assembler, BASIC, RPG, or what-have-you, this is the echo you've been looking for. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Brian Dunworth, 1:267/54 Last changed: 01-Mar-95 by Brian Dunworth, 267/54 ECSTASY Music of McLachlan, Amos, Bush and others A discussion area for music of Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Jane Siberry and similar non-mainstream female artists. Any discussion, debate, news questions about these performers are welcome. If you've visited the Usenet group rec.music.gaffa, you'll feel right at home in ECSTASY. Origin: 1:163/328@fidonet.org Distribution: Z1 Fidonet backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Pali, 1:163/328 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Rick Pali, 1:163/328 EC_DEV ECDEV Ezycom development echo for 3rd party software Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3 Gateways: ZONE-3 VIA 1:138/136 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Peter Davies, 3:632/152 Moderators: Mark Pittenger, 1:138/136 Last changed: 30 Aug 95 by Mark Pittenger, 1:138/136 EC_SUPPORT ECSPPRT Ezycom support echo for ezycom bbs users Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3 Gateways: ZONE-3 VIA 1:138/136 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Peter Davies, 3:632/152 Moderators: Mark Pittenger, 1:138/136 Last changed: 29 Aug 95 by Mark Pittenger, 1:138/136 EC_UTIL !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Ezycom Utilities Echo EC_UTIL is an Echo for the discussion and support of 3rd Party Utility Programs written for use with the Ezycom BBS Software. Origin: Distribution: Zone1 Backbone, Zone3-OZLINK Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 21/Week Flags: Moderators: Philip Dean, 3:714/409 Last changed: 27-Mar-95 by Philip Dean, 3:714/409 EDUCATE What, when, how, and why to educate FidoNet members. This echo is a forum for *Cs and invited members to discuss various aspects of FidoNet, including (but not limited to) interpretation of policy, and education of new and potential FidoNet members. Membership is by invitation only, and distribution is through private channels. This listing is intended as an indication that such a forum exists and will serve to ensure that FidoNet members are made aware that the echo-tag EDUCATE is in use. Origin: Distribution: Restricted, private Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 85/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dallas Hinton, 1:153/715 Moderators: Bob Satti, 1:153/6 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Dallas Hinton (automatic robot), 1:153/715 EDUCATION !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Education and Related Discussions General discussion about public and private education. Origin: Distribution: 1:18/98 Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: 11 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 EDUCATOR EDUCATOR Educators discussing educational issues, mostly in the k through 12 community. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet: Curently on the backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Mort Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Mort Sternheim, 1:321/109 EHUB116 Echomail Hubs of Net116 Restricted Admin echo for all NEC approved echomail hubs who distribute local, regional and backbone echomail within Net116. Origin: Distribution: Private Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 Last changed: 25 Jun 95 by Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 ELECTRONICS Home Electronics and Appliances Discussions A conference for the discussion of home electronic equipment, as well as occasional forays into theoretical electronics. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 90 Volume: 400/week Flags: Moderators: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 EMBEDDED Embedded Systems Programming and Engineering. Discussions and support for embedded systems programmers, engineers and hobbyists. Topics include languages, microcontrollers, electronics, programming and related tools. Origin: 1:2440/20 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, Z2 via 2:250/343 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Rick Nash, 1:2440/20 Last changed: 19 Jul 95 by Rick Nash, 1:2440/25 EMPTY_HAND Martial Arts - theory, practice, spirit Discussion of theory and practice of martial arts and their spirit of avoiding conflict and violence. All schools welcome. (Began March 1, 1993) Origin: Distribution: Zones 01-6, DharmaNet Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 EMS Emergency Medical Services Discussion of Topics Related to Emergency Medical Services Origin: Distribution: North America, Backbone, PC, PSNet Gateways: GTNET via 1:116/36, EMSNET via 1:119/1033, PSNet via # Nodes: 200 Volume: 175/Week Flags: Moderators: Dan Mohrbacher, 1:119/1033.0 Last changed: 11-Apr-95 by DAN MOHRBACHER, 0:0/0 ENTREPRENEUR Entrepreneur conference This conference is for those who own their own business or who are are self-employed, or would like to be. We also talk about various money-making opportunities, legal matters, and other topics of interest to those in business for themselves. It is not intended for discussion of Multi-Level Marketing. Therefore, to help keep the topics separated, the conference rules require that sysops who carry ENTREPRENEUR must also carry the MLM conference (please see the entry for MLM ). Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Chris Gunn, 1:202/1008 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Chris Gunn, 1:202/1008 ENVIRO Environmental Concerns The purpose of this conference is to provide a free forum for the exchange of views and information relating to environmental concerns. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Larry Fletcher, 1:102/129 Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by Larry Fletcher, 1:102/129 ENVIRON !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Environmental Issues An Environmental discussion forum where topics can range from diapers to Nuclear power plants. Any topic that has something to do with the environment is welcomed. Backbone distributed so this echo is available or should be anywhere. Currently, approximately 40 nodes are linked to the echo and it is exported to several other nets through gateways. The Echo is Canadian based but has links worldwide. The Majority of the links are in North America with one in Japan. Co-Moderator is Nancy Wood, 1:3608/25. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 50/week Flags: Moderators: James Farrow, 1:251/103 Last changed: 06 Dec 92 by James Farrow, 1:251/103 EPCA Amend US constitution to regulate emergency powers Public area for workgroups developing amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America, to be know as 'EMERGENCY POWERS CLARIFICATION AMENDMENT' Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bruce Greenberg, 1:272/115.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Bruce Greenberg, 1:272/115.0 EPILEPSY Epilepsy Epilepsy support echo Origin: CFN Distribution: Backbone only Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 60/month Flags: Moderators: Robert Bowes V, 8:3000/9 Last changed: 11 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Echo This is a group for Episcopalians and others to discuss life, the meaning of the universe, and everything. Patterned after a campus Canterbury Club with a Sunday evening dinner tradition. Participants could be quasi-erudite, might show a respectful sense of humor, and demonstrate the humility of being less than 98% omniscient. The echo is open to all people, regardless of their religion, or the number of times they have been born. For those for whom reason and traditions often count as much as faith alone: "There's a difference between being baptised and brainwashed". A post-sophomoric Canterbury Club for all ages. Mostly for a US mainstream and traditional core of demographics and theology as spawned the US Declaration of Independence, and other such revolutionary things.. The 2000 year old trinity of the KJV is quite welcome, as are humor, burlesque, and parody - similar to the Jewish tradition of Purim. Has no teaching or conversion agenda: just good humor, good will, and maybe some random good works by serendipity and simply being considerate of others. A non-prophet group with a comfortable identity that can respect the beliefs of others. Collects and keeps a library of humor as well as addenda to the book, "These Also Believe". Certificates "of sufficient omniscience" awarded on a for-prophet basis to duly authorize pontificators to post outside this forum...the ONLY source of such certifications! Send a simple note Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG, 1:282/78, 8:8/8, 1:13/13, 1:1/214, 1:282/1,.. Gateways: from 8:8/0 to Fidonet via 1:13/13 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 25/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Moderators: Chuck Cole, 1:282/78@Fidonet.org Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 EQUUS HORSE DISCUSSION ECHO Area for the discussion of the horses and horsemanship, all breeds and all styles of riding. Family area and friendly.. Origin: 1:102/861 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 129 Volume: 120/w Flags: Moderators: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861 Moderators: Mike May, 1:2613/128 Last changed: 14 Jul 95 by Bob Kohl, 1:102/861 ESPRIT Esprit - New Age Thinking & Action Discussions about what is going on in our world(s), now and in the future of the planet; to include dissussion of people's personal spiritual evolvement and what they are going through in their lives, as well as world affairs, earth changes, and hope for all lifeforms on the planet. Origin: 1:2613/333 Distribution: Worldwide Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Moderators: Linda Love, 1:2613/333.3 Last changed: 21 Jun 95 by Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 EVOLUTION Evolutionary Mechanism Theory Discussion Discussion of evolutionary theory topics, field biology, relevant observations in ecology, geology, astronomy, genetics, and population biology. Especially geared toward providing a communications channel for scientists organizing against the anti-science SciCre forces: future topics to include prototype SciCre "argument"/scientific response pairs. While SciCre-ists are encouraged to use this channel for distribution of their propaganda (as opposed to being off-topic or unwelcome in SCIENCE, PHYSICS, and other echoes), it should be noted that SciCre-ists will receive exactly the level of respect that they give here. Like the Usenet talk.origins newsgroup, discussion is "sometimes hot". The distribution is public for this echo. The echo is on the FidoNet Zone 1 backbone, and apparently has been gated to Zone 3 as well. Origin: Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 300/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Wesley Elsberry, 1:386/385 Last changed: 27 Aug 95 by Wesley R. Elsberry, 1:386/385 FALCON_CBCS Amiga BBS Support The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an avenue and information to sysops and users of BBS's which do not their ow The following are supported: Falcon CBCS by Brian Fehdrau, Contact Proteus BBS by Rick Heubner, BBX by Steve Tibbits, SerServer by Mi and third party utilities realate to these. Configuration, installation and other setup problems are within the scope of this echo. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: 12/12 # Nodes: 25 Volume: 5/DAY Flags: Moderators: Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 FANTA&SCI !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Fantasy & Science Science Fiction Discussions Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 FANTASY_SPORTS Fantasy Sports and Game Simulations FANTASY_SPORTS is the place for discussion of fantasy teams and leagues, to include simulations of real or fantasy teams. The term "fantasy" is used in the context of the game in which REAL players are selected or drafted onto teams and used in such games as Rotisserie Baseball, Front-Office League, APBA, and Strat-o-matic. "Fantasy" does not connotate the use of characters more appropriate for a AD&D or role-playing game. Discussion of player stats is permitted as long as it pertains to player worth for fantasy leagues. At various times of the year, there could be fantasy leagues going on. Get your hands on a new simulation program and want to talk about it? Are you considering getting a program and want to find out about it? Here's the place. Have you designed a SHAREWARE or FREEWARE program and want others to know it is available for download? Here's the place. This is not a for-sale echo. Commercial software up for sale should go to the appropriate for-sale echo. Gateways to other networks require moderator approval. Any recommendations for change and improvement of the echo are encouraged and may be sent to the moderator through the echo. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 46 Volume: 45/Week Flags: Moderators: Stephen Gauthier, 1:2600/115 Last changed: 28-Jun-95 by Damian Stamm, 1:273/406 (manual update) FARMING !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Farm Life and Production Agriculture Discussions and support for Farm Types and Wannabee's. Topics include production agriculture including but not limited to crops, livestock, aquaculture, marketing, finance, government policy, and weather. Discussions on rural living are encouraged. Origin: 1:2440/30 Distribution: NET-2440 Gateways: # Nodes: 4 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Alan Bigler, 1:2440/30 Last changed: 16-Mar-95 by Alan Bigler, 1:2440/30 FCC Radio and Data Telecommunications Regulation A forum for discussing any form of telecommunications regulation. Whether its about the FCC, broadcast radio, two-way radio, AT&T, local local telephone company, or a State public utilities regulatory agency, bring your concerns here. Help stamp out unwarranted voice and data telecommunications regulation. Origin: 1:2604/416 Distribution: 1:2604/416, BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 600 Volume: 80/week Flags: Moderators: Alan Boritz, 1:2604/416 Last changed: 1 Jul 95 by Mr. Robot, 1:2604/416 FDECHO FrontDoor/TosScan Support Conference Support conference for users of FrontDoor, TosScan, and related utilities. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-5, ZONE-6 Gateways: ZONE-5 VIA 5:7105/6 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/D Rules: Flags: Moderators: Joaquim Homrighausen, 2:270/17 Moderators: Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 Moderators: Michael Butler, 3:712/515 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 FEMALE_SYSOP Female Sysops Echo A gathering place for female sysops, points and "wanna-bees". Subjects range from sysop problems to general chit-chat. Male sysops are welcome to carry this echo for their female users and downlinks, but PLEASE, no male posting. File request FEMALE from 1:2613/505 for complete information about the echo and obtaining a feed. Origin: 1:2613/505 Distribution: NATIONAL Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 20/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Cyndi Collins, 1:2613/505 Last changed: 10 Aug 95 by IMsend 1.4, 1:2613/505 FEMINISM Feminism and Gender Issues Moderator temporarily cut off from echo due to Net114 Politics. Relief moderator designated is Pat Chapman, 387/57, until further notice. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Donna., 1:114/113.11 Last changed: 05-Apr-95 by Donna., 114/113 FENCE_POST Cuz & Discuss debates with BoneHeads and Fence Post A Conference for Sysop's and Moderators, who have Succeded or Failed to win arguments with BoneHeads or Fence Post. Provide Tips and suggestions, solutions for Remidy's. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 10/week Moderators: George Vandervort, 1:382/8 Last changed: 11 Jun 95 by George Vandervort, 1:382/8 FE_HELP FastEcho EchoMail Tosser, Help & Support Conference. A general help/support Echo/Message Area for FastEcho and related support programs. Origin: Distribution: Backbone, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-4, ZONE-5, ZONE-6, ZONE-7 Gateways: # Nodes: 356 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Ken Maskall, 1:2607/302 Moderators: Tobias Burchhardt, 2:243/5069 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Ken Maskall, 1:2607/302 FIBROM Fibromyalgia/Fibrositis Discussion Area This conference is for PWFs (Persons with Fibromyalgia/Fibrositis, their friends, family, medical care providers, and any other interested individuals. It is for the purpose of discussion of Fibromyalgia/Fibrositis and any other related illnesses/diseases, including, but not limited to, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, Epstein-Barr virus, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Lyme disease, Post-Polio syndrome, Desert Storm illness, Multiple Sclerosis, arthritis, rheumatism, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Candidiasis, allergies, migraine/cluster headaches, etc. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Zone-1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 109 Volume: 265/Week Flags: Moderators: Bill Jackson, 1:280/9 Gail Hitson, 1:112/73 Michael Hughes, 1:319/1 William Herrera, 1:307/18 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Bill Jackson, 1:280/9 FIDO null echo This echo was the former discussion echo for Tom Jennings' FidoBBS software. The echo was renamed FIDOBBS in February, 1994. This EchoListing is simply to reserve the echotag FIDO for future use. Origin: Deep Space 417, 1:286/1701 Distribution: private Gateways: Zone 8 via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 1 Volume: 1/Month Rule File: FIDO.RUL Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 FIDOBBS FidoBBS Software Support & Topics -- SYSOPS ONLY -- A conference for FidoBBS SysOps. Discussion includes all aspects of FidoBBS, current version 12u. Latest techniques, upgrades, utilities, and doors are all valid subjects. This is NOT a conference for discussion of FidoNet (tm)! Restricted to SysOp participation ONLY, although SysOps of other Systems are encouraged to participate. -NOTE- This is the new name for the echo, FIDO. Origin: Deep Space 417, 1:286/1701 Distribution: BackBone Gateways: Zone 8 via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 35 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Tom Jennings, @fido.wps.com Rich Ward, 1:102/402 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 FIGURE_SKATE Figure Skating echo An echo for chatter and technical discussion of the sport of figure skating, for skaters and spectators. Both ice and artistic roller skaters/watchers are welcome, at any level of expertise. Come brag about your skating progress, complain about your new boots, post competition news and broadcast dates, talk about your favorite skaters, and guess what movie score will be 'done to death' this year. ;-) Origin: 1:161/84 Distribution: FIDONET Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jan Murphy, 1:161/84 Last changed: 03 Jun 95 by Jan Murphy, 1:161/84 FILEFIND FileFind echo for use with ALLFIX requests National FileFind echo using ALLFIX (or compatible) programs to find files on any BBS connected to the echo, so you can find those hard to find programs. Origin: 1:153/942 Distribution: Zone-1 BackBone, Zone-2, Zone-6 Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 500/Week Rule File: FILEFIND.RUL Flags: Moderators: Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 FILE_REQ File Distribution Networks Files, Info, & Links Files Announcements from FDN Headquarter System. Automated posts by moderators permisson only. File Announcement Distribution Messages are placed in the Echo by FDNs, File Distribution Network Coordinators Headquarters or Authorized source only. Permission must be obtained by the moderators prior to any posting of Automated messages. General posts are by SysOps but the the echo may be carried online for users as ReadOnly. SysOps may post looking for files by posting in the echo NO ALLFIX Queries are permitted!! Origin: Distribution: North American Backbone Only! Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 7/Day Flags: Moderators: Kevin Snively, 1:116/29 Stan Bimson, 1:116/32 - Kevin Snively, 1:116/29 -, 1:116/29 Last changed: 01-May-95 by Kevin, 116/29 FILK Science Fiction Fannish Folksongs Devoted to fannish folksongs, or "filksongs", a long established SF fannish tradition. Origin: 1:102/524 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: to Internet as alt.music.filk via 1:333/401 # Nodes: 50 Volume: 100/W Rules: Flags: Moderators: Kay Shapero, 1:102/524 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Kay Shapero, 1:102/524 FILM !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Film & Movie Review A national echo conference dealing with all facets of filmed entertainment including movies, videos, and television. The echo is geared to all ages with an interest in film and with questions or information to pose to a general audience. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 125 Volume: 280/Week Flags: Moderators: Mat Hough, 1:379/1 Last changed: 05-Mar-95 by Ed Marquis, 1:379/1 FIND_AMY Amiga User File Search and Find for AmigaNet FIND_AMY allows users to make queries for files from AMIGA File Servers and Boards using AllFix or FQuery search syntax. Origin: Distribution: AMIGANET Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 15/week Flags: Moderators: Robert Williamson, 40:600/104 (1:167/104) Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 FIREARMS Firearms TECHNICAL (NO POLITICS) DISCUSSION ECHO Discussion area for shooters: from novice to expert on subjects ranging from hunting to self-defense. This is a technical area, the political discussions go to the RTKBA echo.. the firearms echo companion Origin: 1:102/861 Distribution: NET-129, NET-135, NET-137, NET-147, NET-151, NET-300, NET-372 Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 400/w Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Bob Kohl, 1:102/861 FIRENET Firefighters Echo A place to discuss all phases and techniques to firefighting issues. Area may have various different agency's connected to share information, equipment specifications and useage to effect successful firefighting techniques. General chat with other individuals with the same interest and hobbiests. Origin: 1:3003/911.0 Distribution: North American Backbone Gateways: SAF-Net(sm) 1:3003/911 # Nodes: 50 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Dan Guenthner, 1:3003/911 Last changed: 15 Jul 95 by Dan Guenthner, 1:3003/911 FISHING Fishing discussions of all kinds This echo is for the discussion of fishing of all types. Tell us your fish stories. Saltwater, Fresh and Ice fishing are all on topic. Please no stories about one armed fishermen. All zones are welcome to join in. If you gate this echo, Please inform the moderator. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2, Zone 4, RBBS-NET, Family Net Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: John Parker, 1:383/10 Last changed: 02 Jul 95 by John Parker, 1:383/10 FITNESS Health & Fitness Discussion Discussion of various exercise programs and help for people starting out on an exercise program. Also some discussion of optimum nutrition D Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Mary-Anne Wise, 1:153/831 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Mary-Anne Wise, 1:153/831 FLAME National Flame! Echo A general "no-holds-barred" echo for a heated discussion and debate about almost anything you care to Flame about! The echo can get quite nasty and "hot," but there is a general attempt by all participants to argue/debate/bitch in an intelligent and lively way, though regression into ad hominem assaults ("personal attacks") and/or resorting to the exchange of insults is allowed, and quite likely: it is the *FLAME!* echo after all. The echo is a place to blow off steam, or just plain get nasty if you find you can't get nasty anywhere else. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 75/Day Rule File: FLAME.RUL Flags: Moderators: John Clifton, 1:153/6.4 Last changed: 10-Apr-95 by John Clifton, 1:153/6.4 FLAT_TAX Flat rate taxation and government waste. Discussion of matters relating generally to taxation and government waste. This is also a forum for discussing the merits of various taxation reforms as well as a Balanced Buget Ammendment. This is NOT a flame echo - participants are expected to be marginally civil. Origin: 1:124/4015.0 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Thomas Brooks, 1:124/4015@fido FLA_COOKS Florida Cooking and Eating Echo A non-Backbone Echo distributed throughout Florida for the purpose of discussing Florida cuisine and restaurants and cooking with local ingredients. FLA_COOKS is available to any FidoNet system in Florida via the North, Central or South Hubs at 1:3620/2, 1:374/14, or 1:135/55, respectively. It is also carried on the Region 18 backbone. Origin: 1:374/14@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, FLORIDA, REGION18 Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 25/week Flags: Moderators: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 Moderators: Bert Sainz, 1:135/55 Moderators: Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 FLSINGLES Florida Singles and Friends This area is for the use of ALL Adults living in or near Florida to communicate ideas, make friends, meet, plan parties, and generally have a good time. While being single is implied it isn't a requirement. Visitors Welcome! Florida is one of the Major Tourist Areas of the United States; you'll find some of this state's Best Representative on this echo! One of the Hallmarks of the FL SINGLES & FRIENDS group is that we enjoy Helping Others! If you need help with something within our area, please don't hesitate to ask! Anything from "how to use an offline reader" to which are the best "dart players' hangouts in Orlando". Above all, please remember: THIS IS NOT A DATING SERVICE! Origin: Distribution: Planet Connect or Region 18 Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: Moderators: John Torpey, 1:137/203 Moderators: Rick Sheridan, 1:112/3001 Moderators: Alan Alsobrook, 1:3620/16 Last changed: 29 Aug 95 by John Torpey, 1:137/203 FLYING International Flying Echo This echo is open to everyone interested in aviation, including all types of real, full-sized aircraft flying in the earth's atmosphere, as well as products and services relating to aviation. Excluded is the discussion of PC-based simulator games, radio-controlled models, space travel, and UFOs, for which other, more appropriate echoes are available (please see rules file). This echo is in *no* way related to FLYING magazine. Origin: 1:130/604 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/Day Rules: FLYING.RUL Flags: Moderators: Sarah Nunez, 1:130/604 Moderators: Elvis Hargrove, 1:397/6 Moderators: Ken Nott, 1:229/15 Moderators: Steve Kiser, 1:306/31 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Sarah Nunez, 1:130/604 FMAIL_HELP FMail (Hudson/JAM toss-scan-utils) support An echo for the discussion of the mail processor FMail. Folkert Wijnstra (FMail's author) is an active participant of this echo. FMail is currently available ("magicname"s at moderators' systems) in plain DOS ("FMAIL"), 16-bit DPMI ("FMAILX"), and 32-bit OS/2 ("FMAIL2") versions. Darr Hoag is the Zone-1 moderator; Folkert Wijnstra is the moderator for all other Zones. Origin: 2:283/619 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, FTPbone Gateways: Z5 via 2:282/1, Z6 via 1:270/101 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 Moderators: Folkert Wijnstra, 2:283/619 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 FMLYNEWS FamilyNews Q&A and editorial office This is the editorial office of FamilyNews. FamilyNews is an electronic news magazine dedicated to the support of the FamilyNet Network and topics related to the Family and their interests. This area may also be used to discuss any news of interest to the preservation of traditional family values. Origin: FamilyNet Distribution: FamilyNet backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 2/month Moderators: Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 Last changed: 09 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 FMS False Memory Syndrome This echo is for the discussion of False Memory Syndrome (FMS) and related topics, including those phenomena thought to be caused by FMS. All viewpoints are welcome, both pro and con, but don't be surprised if you are asked to back up your claims with evidence. The implications of FMS, as well as the evidence, are on-topic. Rule file can be FReq'ed from 2430/2112 as FMS.RUL Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 35/week Flags: Moderators: David Bloomberg, 1:2430/2112 Last changed: 14 Jul 95 by David Bloomberg, 1:2430/2112 FN_POLITICAL International Fidonet Political Conference Fidonet Political Discusions Rules are simple: 1. Subject to FIDONET policy 4 (see section 9.9) as "if" MESSAGES were NETMAIL. 2. Subject-Policy matters in Fidonet 3. Reasonable behavior in the networks. 4. No geographic restrictions on links. Origin: ALL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Distribution: Worldwide Gateways: # Nodes: 52 Volume: 15/W Flags: Moderators: Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 FN_SYSOP INTERNATIONAL FIDONET SYSOP ECHO General Echo for FIDONET SYSOPS all over the WORLD. Topics of interest to FIDONET SYSOPS Origin: Distribution: Worldwide, FIDONET SYSOPS ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: 247 Volume: 87/W Flags: Moderators: Dave Hatch, 3:711/807 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 FOAF 'Friend of a Friend' -- Urban Legends Discussion Discussion of Urban Legends, such as the Vanishing Hitchhiker, the kid who wants get well cards to get into Guiness, and so forth. Origin: Distribution: 1:151/135 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott D. Rhodes, 1:151/135.13 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Scott D. Rhodes, 1:151/135.13 FOR-SALE National For Sale Echo A general for sale echo for the sale of personal items only, no commercial ads allowed Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 2000/week Flags: Moderators: Don Sands, 1:203/601 Moderators: Gordon Gattone, 1:3620/1 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Don Sands, 1:203/601 FOSTER Foster Care Issues This area is for discussion of foster care issues, including legislation, parent support systems, advocacy programs, types of programs and training offered around the country, hints or tips for foster parents, etc. Topics may include concerns of the natural parent, the role of child abuse prevention agencies, group homes, foster family agencies, grandparents who provide foster care, types of licensing, training needs, problems in foster care/ideas for resolution, information about national conferences, foster parent resources, beating burn-out, recruiting and retention, statistics, practical parenting, etc. This echo is intended as a resource area for foster parents, potential foster parents, birth parents, and professionals who are interested in "the best interests of the child." Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26 David Storey, 1:348/601 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 FOXSFTV FOXSFTV A discussion forum specifically for science fiction, science fantasy and fantasy programs produced for the FOX Television Network, which seems to be the major producer of quality SF TV these days...the *only* producer. Origin: 1:205/1701 Distribution: World % GATEway Moderators: Michael Solomon Walsh - 32nd Degree -, 1:273/10 Last changed: 24-May-95 by Michael Walsh, 273/10 FREE_SPEECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Freedom of Speech and Expression Not topic oriented, Fundamental Freedom of Expression and Speech without flames, personal attacks or vulgarity. Origin: Zone 1 backbone Distribution: Zone 1 backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 24 Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: John Gyulasi, 1:153/968 Karl Pollak, 1:153/965 Last changed: 09-Mar-95 by John Gyulasi, 1:153/968 FS Flight Simulators Discussions of all aspects of simulated flying, flight combat simulation, and SimAir Airlines. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: FS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Paul Nebeling, 1:112/55 Moderators: Paul Nebeling, 196:2040/1@flynet.org Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by Paul Nebeling, 1:112/55 FUNNY FUNNY Jokes and Stories Just what you think; A place for FUNNY jokes and stories, a place to sit back and have fun. Remember, Humorous things are FUNNY! The main guideline is simple: HAVE FUN! Most of you can handle, that, can't you? ;-} This echo is rated PG-13 as there MAY BE mature jokes posted, that does NOT mean that FUNNY is a 'R' or 'X' rated echo. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: Zone 6 via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 150 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Sean Dorsey, 1:2370/911 Last changed: 11-May-95 by Sean Dorsey, 1:2370/911 FURRY Anthropomorphics (funny human-like animals) Conversations among the subgroup of science fiction fandom devoted to "funny animals". Comics discussions, SF and folk tale discussions related thereto. Fans of ALBEDO, FUSION, STINZ, and, of course, the SF Role Playing game OTHER SUNS. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 21 Volume: 20/W Rules: Flags: Moderators: Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 FUR_MAG Anthropomorphics, the current magazines Devoted to anthropomorphic fanzines (YARF!, FURVERSION, FURTHERANCE, FURNOGRAPHY, etc) Publication schedule updates, submission requirements etc. Discussions on publication standards, distribution and printing problems, etc. Both for publishers and readers of said fanzines. "Ground Level" comics and new fanzine announcements. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 21 Volume: 20/W Rules: Flags: Moderators: Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 FUR_TECH Anthropomorphics, the technical side Devoted to the technical side of "furry fandom". Costuming tricks and design, relevant biological sciences discussions, and computer animation tricks, traps, and techniques. Directed towards a subgroup of science fiction fandom. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 21 Volume: 5/W Rules: Flags: Moderators: Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 F_KNIGHT Chatter on the TV Show Forever Knight Origin: 1:340/207 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Pat Turner, 1:340/207 Last changed: 19 Jul 95 by Pat Turner, 1:340/207 GAMEDEV Game Development Echo, The (making/producing -- NOT playing) The Game Development Echo -- an echo all about producing games. Topics are varied. From programming, to art, to music, to artificial intelligence, to marketing, it's all here! If you're into making games or want to learn, check this echo out! Origin: 1:241/11 Distribution: Net 1:241 / Private topology Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 70/MONTH Rules: Flags: Moderators: Sunir Shah, 1:241/11 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Sunir Shah, 1:241/11 GAMETECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Technical issues related to PC gaming GAMETECH is an echo dedicated to hardware and system issues important to gamers. For example, if you have a problem getting your GUS to work in Rise of the Triad, would like to know more about a new brand of joystick on the market, or are wondering how a particular game would run under OS/2, GAMETECH is the place to ask. Origin: Distribution: Direct Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Josh Whitt, 1:2260/150 Last changed: 22-Mar-95 by Josh Whitt, 1:2260/150.0 GAMING International Personal Computer Gaming Discussions about games for personal computers. Focus is on help with problems relating to running games, playing hints, and tips on the pc gaming market. No buying, selling, or swapping and no advertising. CoModerators: Gary Hoermann (1:150/340), Audrey Seddon (1:167/133.1) and Ken Liang (1:250/108). Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-4, ZONE-6 Gateways: RBBSNET via 10/8, METRONET via 104/424 # Nodes: 500 Volume: 300/Day Rule File: GAMING.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jim Ray, 1:388/14 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Jim Ray, 1:388/14 GASSHO GASSHO E-Publishing Workgroup Electronic publishing workgroup for GASSHO, the bimonthly Buddhist e-journal. E-mail submissions to dharma@netcom.com (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 28 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 GAYLINK Gay Topic Discussion Conference A forum for the positive aspects of the lifestyles of persons with a homosexual orientation. Conversations are non-sexual and deal with the day-to-day gay aspects of the gay lifestyle. Conference is INTENDED to be open to ALL callers of ALL ages for reading. Writing should be restricted, if possible. Persons questioning their own sexuality are invited to drop in. All messages are expected to be on a gay-topic and of interest to all readers. One-on-one messages are not permitted. Handles are NOT permitted, but aliases have the appearance of being a real name are permitted. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 350 Volume: 75/Day Rule File: GAYLINK.RUL Flags: Moderators: Sid Balcom, 1:13/25 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Sid Balcom, 1:109/343 GAYTEEN Gay Teenager forum for teenagers to discuss their sexuality. Provides a forum where teenagers who are gay; who think they MIGHT be gay; or wonder what it is like to be gay can visit with one another. Discussions of problems relating to being a gay teenager with possible solutions from other teens. No sexually explicit messages, or messages which appeal to prurient interests are permitted. Messages are meant to deal with the sociological problems of being a gay teenager, and to promote safe sex for those who refuse abstinence. Postings can be made ONLY by those who are under 21 years old. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 75/Day Rule File: GAYTEEN.RUL Flags: Moderators: Eric Carpenter, 1:260/825 Moderators: Sid Balcom, 1:13/25 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Sid Balcom, 1:109/343 GAY_FAITH Gay Faith A conference for the discussion of religion/spirituality as it relates to the gay community Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Josef Berg, 1:342/1.2 Last changed: 11 Aug 95 by Josef Berg @ 1:342/1.2, 1:342/1 GAY_PRIDE Gay Pride A conference for any and all issues of concern to the gay community, with particular emphasis on those which promote and enhance our awareness of ourselves as a community. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 9 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Tom Hall, 1:342/1 Last changed: 11 Aug 95 by Tom Hall, 1:342/1 GECHO_HELP GEcho/MBUTIL Support Conference Support conference for the GEcho E-mail Processor, MBUTIL Message Base Utility and utilities related to these programs. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 35/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: gerard van.der.land, 2:283/555 Moderators: Jim Smoot, 1:395/602 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by gerard van.der.land, 2:283/555 GEN4SALE BUY TRADE OR SELL GENEALOGY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES GEN4SALE was created to give genealogist a place to buy sell or trade any goods or services related to genealogy. Origin: 1:376/140.0 Distribution: Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 100 month Flags: Moderators: David Hamiter 1:376/140.0, @ Moderators: Brent Holcomb 1:376/140.4, @ Last changed: 18 Jul 95 by David Hamiter, 1:376/140 GENDATA Tiny Tafel Database A method of circulation for one form of genealogy information. These messages consist of a pre-determined format and are called Tiny Tafels. Discussion of these Tiny Tafels is now permitted within the echo. Automated stripping of the non-TT messages is now active allowing previous rules to be relaxed. The TT messages in this echo are archived and distributed via the Genealogy Software Distribution System on a semi-regular basis for use on any Fidonet BBS and is intended for use by amateur genealogists doing their own research. No gating of this echo is allowed without pre-arrangement. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet zone 1 backbone, all other zones 2 via 1:209/720 Gateways: GTnet RBBSnet Familynet (Gating by pre-arrangement only) # Nodes: 250 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: John Grove, 1:18/230 Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36 Last changed: 10-May-95 by John Grove, 18/230 GENDER Gender Dysphoria Information and Support Echo The GENDER echo is an open support echo and is not fantasy oriented. GENDER is for discussion of issues related to gender roles. These may be Transsexualism, Transvestism, Crossdressing or other related topics. The GENDER echo is open to all that have an interest in gender issues. This includes behavioral specialists and counselors. The Purpose of the echo is to be supportive and informative. Any group or BBS that wishes to advertise events or conferences that may be of interest to all may do so. They may post the phone numbers for the principle contacts for these functions, or for BBS's that carry special files or echos. Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 200/Month Flags: Moderators: Heather James, 1:109/543.0 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Heather James, 1:109/543 GENEALOGY National Genealogical Conference Exchange of data concerning all aspects of Genealogy. This Conference is primarily oriented toward US-Canadian research and includes queries, requests for help, product/software announcements and exchange of info between researchers. Origin: Distribution: World-Wide Gateways: # Nodes: 1200 Volume: 400/Day Flags: Moderators: Don Wilson, 1:109/302 Richard Pence, 1:109/302 Frank Williams, 1:109/356 Last changed: 19-May-95 by Don Wilson, 109/302 GENEALOGY.CDN The Canadian Genealogy Echo Topics of discussion include Canadian ancestry, genealogical societies, Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Ken Quinn, 1:167/117 Last changed: 29 Aug 95 by Ken Quinn, 1:167/117 GENEALOGY.EUR Genealogy and Family History international A conference for discussing anything related to genealogy and family history anywhere in the world, EXCEPT locally within the USA but immigration to or from the USA is acceptable Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1-BACKBONE, ZONE-5-BACKBONE, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-6 Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: Steve Hayes, 5:7106/20.1 Last changed: 21 Jul 95 by Steve Hayes, 5:7106/20.1 GENEALOGY:_WGW Genealogy Forum: "Who's Got What" (WGW) A message system for supplying inputs and queries to the WGW data base. The WGW data base is a -DIRECTORY- of who possesses what genealogy-related research material. This conference has been replaced by the conference: WGW Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 201 Volume: 50/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jack Williams, 1:274/30 Last changed: 13 Aug 95 by Jack Williams, 1:274/30 GENERAL_BIBLE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! General Bible, Bible Related Discussions. GENERAL_BIBLE and "General Bible" are (C)1989-1994 Steve Winter with all rights reserved worldwide. A General Christian Holy Bible study. All honest hearts welcome. With so many "religions" and "three god cults" blatantly teaching opposing doctrines while "claiming" to be representing "The Bible", many are wisely deciding to look for themselves. No profanity, lewdness, obscenity etc will be tolerated. Deliberate off-topic messages and rule violations will not be tolerated in the echo. This is an internationally distributed Bible echo. Origin: Distribution: PRIME Gateways: PRIME Network, RBT Brazil (Fidonet zone 4) # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Moderators: Steve Winter, 98:98/1@prime Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 GENREPLY Tiny Tafel Reply This echo provides a place for users to post reply messages for Tiny Tafels that have been posted in the GENDATA echo. Tiny Tafel generation software may discused in this echo. Origin: 1:3633/36 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: Zone-2 via 1:209/720, WGA_Net via 2:2/40 # Nodes: 43 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36 John Grove, 1:18/230 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36 GENSYSOP Genealogy Sysop Echo A coordinating echo for sysops and co-sysops of genealogy-oriented systems including the Tafel Matching System, Jewish Family Finder, GSDS, etc. Origin: Distribution: Z1 BACKBONE; Z2 Z3 Z5 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Bill Korroch, 1:159/525 Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Bill Korroch, 1:159/525.0 GEOWORKS GeoWorks Ensemble Help Echo A general help and information echo providing update info, support file info, & tips and tricks concerning GeoWorks Ensemble. Origin: 1:326/209.0 Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: FAMILYNET via 1:115/ # Nodes: 50 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Lembree, 1:326/209.0 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Rick Lembree, 326/209 GOFER_NJ New Jersey's Gofer group Origin: NEW JERSEY Distribution: NEW JERSEY Gateways: # Nodes: 41 Volume: 50/W Flags: Moderators: David Wrobel, 1:107/696 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 GOFER_NNJ InterNetwork (NJ_GOFER) Communication Echo Origin: 1:107/922 Distribution: NJ_GOFER Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Moderators: Scott Drake, 20:20/0@NJ_GOFER Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 GOLDED GoldED Mail Editor Support General help/support conference for GoldED and related support programs. GoldED is an advanced mail editor/reader written by Odinn Sorensen for FidoNet compatible setups. GoldED supports the following msgbase formats: *.MSG, Hudson, Squish, JAM, Ezycom, Goldbase and PCBoard. Also compatible with Internet e-mail and newsgroups gated with GIGO and similar software. Supports import/export of QWK and SOUP packets. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Odinn Sorensen, 2:236/77 Moderators: Len Morgan, 1:203/730 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Odinn Sorensen, 2:236/77 GOLDED.BETA GoldED Mail Editor Beta Support Beta version discussion conference for GoldED and related support programs. GoldED beta versions are for registered users only, but unregistered users are allowed read and write access. See entry for the GOLDED echo for details about GoldED. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Odinn Sorensen, 2:236/77 Moderators: Len Morgan, 1:203/730 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Odinn Sorensen, 2:236/77 GOP_POLITICS Grand Old Party A general forum for participants to discuss the Republican Party, Republican politicians, actions of republican politicians, and any related topics of concern to conservatives. Due to the nature of this echo, heated debates are expected. CIVIL discussions are welcome, FLAMING is NOT allowed and will be dealt with accordingly. Origin: 1:232/10 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 80/week Flags: Moderators: Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 GOURMET Gourmet Cooking A place to discuss lighter, leaner, healthier ways of cooking. Gourmet is described as ANY food that is well-prepared. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Perry Lowell, 1:333/359 Last changed: 10 Jun 95 by Perry Lowell, 1:333/359 GO_PROD_SUP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Green/Ortiz Product Support Echo A general forum for participants to receive product support for all programs written by Mike Ortiz and Scott Green, including GOMAIL, GOSCAN, TVPRO and others. Origin: 1:281/2 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 80/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Ortiz, 1:281/2 Scott Green, 1:281/10 Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 Last changed: 02-Mar-95 by Martin Belcke, 232/10 GRAND_ROUNDS Grand Rounds medical information conference. Medical and Health Discussions, questions and answers. A good place for the layman to get answers to questions he forgot to ask his/her doctor. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: Daniel Prince, 1:102/129 Stu Turk, 1:129/26 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Stu Turk, 1:129/26.0 GRAPEVINE GrapeVine BBS Support Support echo for GrapeVine BBS Origin: Distribution: REGION-17 Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 30/week Flags: Moderators: Mike Hindle, 1:353/700 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by XRobot (Mike Hindle), 1:353/700 GRAPHICS Discussions, programming, tips, tricks, ray tracing, etc. Discussion of graphics-related topics, programming, rendering, etc. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 400/MONTH Flags: Moderators: Jan Hoolwerf, 2:283/211 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Jan Hoolwerf, 2:283/211 GREEN.029 International GREEN Echo THE International GREEN Echo! Originating in Belgium, GREEN.029 is among Fidonet's most spread - over 10,000 systems connected! A discussion forum, to internationally debate the environmental issues now affecting us all... No political-party intervention, pro or con, allowed. Connection for non-fido systems available. Updates to The International GREEN BBS List (posted quarterly), accepted here anytime. Help us keep the echo growing steadily! Backboned to all Fidonet Zones, Widely distributed to overseas! Origin: Distribution: WORLDWIDE Gateways: Global gateway to GreenNet (365:365/1), 1:372/50 # Nodes: 10000 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Ward Dossche, 2:292/854 Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Last changed: 11-Apr-95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 GUITAR Guitar/Bass Guitar Topics & Ovation Abuse Echo A FidoNet conference for guitar & bass players, builders and techs. Topics include playing styles and techniques, building and modifying guitars and guitar-related devices, accessories, and amplifiers. On-going discussions include the Tube/Tranny Wars, where the best clubs are ( ie - free beer for players ), compilation tapes of echo particpants, and the mystic adventures of Fission Chips across the eighth dimension. A love of music and humor are REQUIRED! Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 90/Day Rule File: GUITAR.RUL Flags: Moderators: Gary Gilmore, 1:2410/400 Thomas Arnold, 1:2627/100 Last changed: 11-Apr-95 by Gary Gilmore, 1:2410/400 GUNS Guns and Defense Weaponry This conference is for the discussion of gun and other defensive weaponry and their uses in todays modern society. Not meant to be a replacement to the many other firearm related echomail areas, but rather to enhance them. Moderatorship will be the big difference. Also see: RELOAD - new echo devoted to reloaders Now being distributed on the Zone 1 and 2 backbones. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 43 Volume: 74/Week Flags: Moderators: Elmer Cooper, 1:231/30.0 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Brian Murrey, 1:231/30 GV_DEVELOPERS GrapeVine BBS Developer's Support Echo Support echo for GrapeVine BBS third-party developers Origin: Distribution: REGION-17 Gateways: # Nodes: 13 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Hindle, 1:353/700 Last changed: 01-May-95 by XRobot (Mike Hindle), 353/700 HAIKU Haiku Poetry & Prose Creation, posting and discussion of varying forms of poetry and prose of a disciplined and enlightened nature. Mainly concentrating on Haiku, but open to other forms. Both original and quoted works are welcome. (Began 1/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 HAM Amateur Radio Interest A general interest conference for licensed amateur radio operators and those interested in becoming ham operators Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 470/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Lee Laird, 1:124/7009 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Lee Laird, 1:124/7009 HAM-SALE Ham Radio equipment sale, swap and buy A conference for the exchange of messages by Amateur Radio Operators for the purpose of buying, trading or selling personally owned Ham related equipment Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 250 Volume: 450/Week Flags: Moderators: Mark Tetrault, 1:132/169 Last changed: 03-Jun-95 by Mark Tetrault, 1:132/169 HAM_REQ Amateur Radio File Announcements & File Requests An administrative echo for announcing new files and bulletins hatched in HDN. May also be used to locate amateur radio, shortwave and scanner radio related files. This is a required echo for BBS's carrying the HDN file echo. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 40/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Lee Laird, 1:124/7009 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Lee Laird, 1:124/7009 HAM_TECH Ham (Amateur) Radio TECHnology Conference A conference for the exchange of messages by ham radio operators for the discussion of the technical aspects of Amateur Radio equipment, DXing, Antennas, Modifications (i.e. MARS/CAP), Towers, Shack Designs, and Amateur Radio Software. Asst. Moderator - Wayne Sarosi Origin: Distribution: Backbone - All Fidonet Zones Gateways: NONE # Nodes: 124 Volume: 35/Day Flags: Moderators: Ken Storm, 1:267/108 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Ken Storm, 1:267/108 HARD_DISK !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Hard disks and mass storage Fixed disks and data storage Origin: Distribution: 1:18/98 Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 HARLEY_DAVIDSON Harley-Davidson motorcycle discussions Discussion of ANYthing related to Harley-Davidson motorcyles. Modification/tuning tips/questions; where you rode last weekend and how the ride was; H.O.G.(tm) rallys (your experiences and reviews welcome!), and runs; looking for parts; etc.. Origin: 1:2609/2 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 50/week Flags: Moderators: Joe Mezzanini, 1:2609/2 Moderators: Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 HAYES Hayes Modems Conference This echo is for discussion regarding Hayes modems. Origin: 1:107/927 Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Joseph Delvecchio, 1:107/927 Last changed: 18 Aug 95 by Joseph Delvecchio, 1:107/927 HCBBS Houston Community BBS Sysop and User support for the Houston area. Origin: 1:106/7799 Distribution: Local. Generally, the Net 106 area. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 HDCONF Hard Drive CONFerence International Conference for the discussion of the technical aspects of Hard Drives Origin: 1:396/2 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Matt Mc_Carthy, 1:396/2.4 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Matt Mc_Carthy, 1:396/2 HDSALE Buying and selling of hard drives & accessories This echo is for the buying and selling of hard drives and accessories, including backup devices. Commercial firms and individuals are welcome to post items. Rules are posted weekly. Origin: 1:124/1208@fidonet.org Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Frank Ramsey, 1:157/603.70 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 HEINLEIN Heinlein, the Dean of Science Fiction Discussions of his works, impact on public and technology, philosophies. Origin: 1:106/7799 Distribution: Local HCBBS systems, generally the Net 106 area Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 HELL HELL Abandon all hope, ye who enter messages here. Now there is a place you can point others to and visit when you feel the urge Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Aaron, 1:387/395 Moderators: Dennis James, 1:387/590 Last changed: 21 Jul 95 by Robert Aaron, 1:387/395 HELP_MANKIND !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Help For Mankind: Humanitarian Issues A forum for discussing ways and means of helping mankind via humanitarian aid. Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: Zone 1 FidoNet Backbone, Baha'iNet Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 Last changed: 17-Mar-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 HERBS-N-SUCH Herbal Conference, The This conference is for anyone who enjoys growing, buying, and using herbs. Covering any legal herb, this conference allows the discussion of medicinal, culinary, aromatic, and aesthetic usage of herbs. If you are a user only, or a gardener, you are welcome. Do you make your own tea blends, hair rinses, or salads? Join in! Origin: 1:352/777 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: NONE # Nodes: 150 Volume: 25/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tomas Hood, 1:352/777 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Tomas Hood, 1:352/777 HERMES_SYSOPS Hermes II BBS Operators Support For SysOps using Hermes II BBS software. All aspects of Hermes II are discussed, including external usage and development and use of Hermes in conjunction with network mailers. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jim Redelfs, 1:285/14 Last changed: 18 Aug 95 by Jim Redelfs, 1:285/14 HERO_GAMING Super Hero Oriented RPG Gaming A conference for the discussion and playing of super-hero RPGs. Any RPG can be discussed so long as it is being used for such a genre. Games will be allowed at discretion of the moderator. Debates on merits of one system over another welcome, but "Brand X sucks!" will promptly get you twitted. Origin: Distribution: PRIVATE Gateways: # Nodes: 3 Volume: 5/month Flags: Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311.0 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by FIXPOST V0.03ê, 1:170/311 HERSTORY Our Grandmothers' Stories Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Donna., 1:114/113 Last changed: 05-Apr-95 by Donna., 114/113 HIGHER_POWER !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Higher Power The Higher Power echo is for discussion about our experience with a Power greater than ourselves, especially but not limited to people in 12-Step programs. Regardless of faith, everyone is welcome -- this is a safe place to talk about your own experience, not a place to argue about someone else's. Origin: Distribution: 1:129/123 1:102/541 1:116/3000 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Joe Shupienis, 1:129/123 Last changed: 16-Mar-95 by Joe Shupienis, 1:129/123 HIGHLANDER !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Highlander TV/Movies Discussion of the syndicated television series, movies, books, the actors, etc. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Fidonet Backbone Gateways: TrekNet via 87:6007/9019 --- # Nodes: 50 Volume: 70/Week Flags: Moderators: Heather Anderson, 1:324/134.0 Last changed: 25-Mar-95 by Heather Anderson, 1:324/134.0 HISTORY International History Echo A general conference for the discussion of historical events, their impacts, causes, and intrepretation. Discussions range from ancient to mediaeval to recent events. All view points are welcome as there have been diverging intrepratations of some historical events. All participants are welcome to discuss any non-current event, though events leading up to them are permitted. Pseudonyms are not permitted in this echo. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 20/Day Moderators: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5 Moderators: Frank Masingill, 1:396/17.2 Moderators: George Mosley, 1:3641/1.911 Moderators: Robert Adams, 1:2201/38 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by dixon kenner, 1:243/5 HOCKEY North American Hockey Echo The North American Hockey Echo is a place where all aspects of Hockey in North America and the world can be maturely discussed. Topics include (but are not limited to) NHL, AHL, IHL, WHL, OHL, RHI, college, other major world leagues, the Olympic games, rule changes, trades, injuries and little-known trivia. Origin: Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone SEEB 1:2607/116 Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 45/Day Rule File: HOCKEY.RUL Flags: Moderators: Tim Eichman, 1:2607/116.0 Chrissy di Martino, 1:142/742.0 Peter B Zurich, 1:2604/201.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Tim Eichman, 1:2607/116 HOLISTIC Holistic Thought & Lifestyle Forum for discussion of the interconnectedness of body, mind, spirit, and planet. Networking for sustainable futures. Lifestyle as ecosytem. Preventive medicine and wellness. Planetary ethics. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: Fidonet backbone, ADAnet, DharmaNet Gateways: ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 HOLYSMOKE Religion Debate Echo Provides a forum for the discussion/argument of religions and religious tenets and practices with a jaundiced eye. THIS is the Echo that folks are usually asked to move to after they have raised the noise level of the A_THEIST Echo or some other Echo trying to stay on topic. HOLYSMOKE welcomes all debate on the pros and cons of religious indoctrination. Arguing over whose religion is best or worst and why, is welcome here so long as it doesn't become an endless loop and the antagonists are cordial. Origin: 1:152/20@fidonet.org Distribution: ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE3, ZONE6 Gateways: Zone-3 VIA 3:800/857, Zone-6 VIA 6:600/403 # Nodes: 150 Volume: 800/week Flags: Moderators: Styx Allum, 1:152/20 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 HOLY_BIBLE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Bible, Wholly_Bible Related Discussions. HOLY_BIBLE and "Wholly_Bible" are (C)(sm)(tm)1991-1995 Steve Winter with all rights reserved worldwide. A FidoNet Backbone echo since 1991 Exploring the Christian Holy Bible (serious Bible study only). With so many "religions" and "three god cults" blatantly teaching opposing doctrines while "claiming" to be representing "The Bible", many are wisely deciding to look for themselves. No profanity, lewdness, etc will be tolerated. Deliberate off-topic messages and rule violations will not be tolerated. This echo exists to promote and discuss true original Apostolic Biblical Christianity . This is an internationally distributed Bible echo. Doctrines will face "the Bible test" in an open forum. This should not be confused with the pseudo christian, three god cult echos or any other cults or "denominations" of the RCC. This echo is extremely strict because of the cost of international distribution. All points MUST be documented by scripture! This is NOT a "chat" or "fellowship" conference!. This really is the only true Christian Echo on the Fidonet Backbone. If you are interested in what the Bible really teaches, check out HOLY_BIBLE (the Wholly Bible echo) for yourself and see Origin: Distribution: Backbone (since 1991) Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: 85 Volume: 50/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Moderators: Steve Winter, 98:98/1@prime Moderators: , Moderators: , Last changed: 19 Dec 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 HOLY_BIBLE_FCS Respond to posts In the Holy Bible echo after you've been cut. Have YOU been called False Christian Scum and your access cut? Are posts being made to you in the Holy Bible echo that you can't respond to? Well, you can now. This echo is devoted to the ability to respond to the statements made to you and about you in the Holy Bible echo that you are denied permission to reply to there. This is not a bash or flame echo, but an echo devoted to allowing you to continue your discussion of the Bible and religion that you started in the Holy Bible echo and to debate the "teachings" in that echo. A calm and rational discussion of the beliefs as presented in the HOLY_BIBLE echo, with the hope of reaching an understanding of others. Origin: Distribution: Backbone, Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: HLYBLFS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Debra Milner, 1:112/285 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Debra Milner, 1:112/285 HOLY_BIBLE_II !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Bible, and Biblical Related Discussions Exploring the Christian Holy Bible and discussions about biblical faith and life. Questions like, why so many versions, what is the difference between some of them? Why do followers of Christ call themselves Christians? What does following Christ mean? Why do we believe in the Bible and follow it? What is this Pentacostal experience that everyone talks about? And, the big question, about the trinity; what is it, and what does it mean, and other topics as they come up. The definitions of anything stated must be documented by scripture. No profanity, lewdness, etc will be tolerated. With the International distribution of this echo, there will be no gating of this echo without specific permission from the Moderator. Origin: NONE Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: NONE # Nodes: 30 Volume: 50/Week Rule File: HLYBBL0.RUL Flags: Moderators: Marguerite Kendall, 1:109/388 Last changed: 22-Mar-95 by Bob Brisco, 1:2602/115 HOME-N-GRDN Homes & Gardens Home maintenance, decorating, repair, gardening, landscaping, etc. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 450 Volume: 40/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 HOMEMOD !!! DELETE WARNING !!! HomeNet Moderators HomeNet Moderators discussions Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOMENET !!! DELETE WARNING !!! HomeNet Administration HomeNet SysOp administration discussions Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOMEPOWR Alternative Energy Systems and Homemade Power This conference is on small scale alternative energy systems and DESC personal power production. Some of the topics covered are: small DESC wind and hydro power plants, photovoltaic panels, energy DESC efficient appliances, hydrogen power, hot water solar panels, DESC batteries and living off the grid. It is loosely affiliated with DESC Home Power mag. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, TBone, FTPMail, Planet Connect, Gated to Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Roger Morris, 1:380/25.0 Don Kulha, 1:125/7 Last changed: 01-May-95 by Roger Morris, 1:380/25.0 HOMESCHL homeschooling support Discussion, questions and answers, curricula choices for those interested in home education Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 50/Day Flags: Moderators: C.Lee Duckert, 1:139/600 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by C. Lee Duckert, 1:139/600 HOMESTAR !!! DELETE WARNING !!! HomeNet *C HomeNet *C discussions Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOMETECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! HomeNet Technical Technical assistance to HomeNet SysOps Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_ARTS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Arts & Crafts Discussions related to arts & crafts Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_AUTOMATION Home Automation & Security Conference Discussion of HOME AUTOMATION & SECURITY utilizing X-10, CEBus, RF, IR, and conventional (hard wired) technology. This conference is an open discussion of anything dealing with automating the home including locksmithing. This conference also serves as the home base for the Home AutomationFile Distribution Network. Other Networks wishing to port this conference, please contact one of the Moderators below for permission first. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone, RBBSNET, FamilyNet, Planet Connect Gateways: RBBSNET via 1:10/8, FAMILYNET via 1:115/887 # Nodes: 500+ Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 Moderators: Bill Mitchell, 1:2604/539 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 HOME_COOKING Home Cooking and Related Topics This conference will be a relaxed forum for discussion of recipes, appliances, utensils, cook books, food history, and friendly chatter about the various aspects of cooking in our lives. Origin: 1:3404/155 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 404 Volume: 650/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Sharon Stevens, 1:3404/155 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Sharon Stevens, 1:3404/155 HOME_DIETS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Diets Discussions dealing with diet and exercising Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_ECONOMY !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Economy Discussions relating to economic issues surrounding the homefront Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_GARDEN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Garden Home and Garden hints, tips, questions and answers Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_HOBBIES !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Hobbies Discussions surrounding all hobbies Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_HUMOR !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Humor Light-hearted, decent, and good natured humor Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_OFFICE Home Office Echo The echo is geared to those individuals who have chosen to run Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Sue Matthews, 1:105/330 Last changed: 29 Aug 95 by Sue Matthews, 1:105/330 HOME_PHONE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Phone Discussions about all aspects of telecommunications Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_PUBLISH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Publishing Discussions about home-based desktop publishing Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_RADIO !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Radio Discussions on anything related to all kinds of radios Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_RECIPES !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Recipes Cooking hints and recipe exchange Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_RELIEF !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Relief Dissemination of facts during a natural disaster Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOME_SCHOOLING !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Education and Related Discussions. Many people are electing to educate their children at home rather than sending them to government institutions. Many homeschool for diverse reasons. It is a political movement rather than religious. I, though being an Apostolic Pentecostal (just basic true Biblical Christianity) preacher, do believe that homeschooling needs to be regarded as a political rather than a religious issue. HOWEVER, even as a political movement, basic foundational principles of decency and morality must not be disguarded. If your interest in Home Schooling is in any way related to the principles of morality and decency that the USA was founded upon, you may wish to consider the HOME_SCHOOLING echo. This echo is not yet on the backbone and would cost you a few cents a week to pick up from 1:18/98. Origin: Distribution: PRIME Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Moderators: Steve Winter, 98:98/1@prime Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 HOME_STUDY Home Study Discussion of Home Schooling Curricula Origin: CFN Distribution: FamilyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Moderators: Phil Blansett, 8:3115/11 Moderators: Pending, 8:0/0 Last changed: 09 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 HOME_TEENS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Home Teens Teen discussions Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOST18 Region 18 Coordinator Discussion Echo Provides a forum for discussion of Region 18 business.This area is to facilitate communications between the RC and the NCs of Region 18 (nodelisted *ECs are welcome to join in), This echo is also READ ONLY for all nodelisted fidonet sysops within Region 18 with a feed from their local nets distribution system. Origin: Distribution: Region18-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 Last changed: 18-Apr-95 by Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 HOTROD !!! DELETE WARNING !!! HOTROD Aftermarket performance from automobiles and motorcycles. Conversation leans towards drag racing. Origin: 1:123/30.0 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: NONE # Nodes: 15 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: John Pummill, 1:123/30.0 Last changed: 08-Mar-95 by John Pummill, 1:123/30 HOUSE_CALL !!! DELETE WARNING !!! House Call General health discussions, questions, and answers Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 HOU_YA Houston Young Adult Chat For area teens between 13 to 19 years old. Origin: Aardvark Park, 1:106/7799 Distribution: Local Only, the Houston, Texas Area. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Andrew Williamsen, 1:106/7799 Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 Last changed: 15-Apr-95 by Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799.0 HP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Hewlett-Packard Discussions A place for Hewlett-Packard Computer users to discuss hardware, software, vaporware(?). This is for any and all HP Computer discussion. Origin: Interex BBS (1:143/229) Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Steve Souza, 1:214/33 Last changed: 08-Mar-95 by Roger Smith, 1:214/33 HST High Speed Technology Modems HST echo began in 1985 with the introduction of the USR HST and has evolved with modem technology from 9600 to current 33600 bps modems. HST supports ALL modems which can transfer data at 19200 bps or faster (replacing the FAST echo) Future developments and plans as well as current modems discussed Origin: 1:3630/90 Distribution: Gateways: 1:3630/90 Via 168:1/0@HSTnet # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 HS_MODEMS High Speed modems This is for the people who need/want help setting up and running High speed modems of ALL brands! Modem Manufactors MAY announce new products in this echo with Informative info. Ads per say are discouraged "Moderator's desision is final on this subject" Spec sheets ect are welcome. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: 1:105/2 > 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 1500/Month Flags: Moderators: Tony Wagner, 1:105/2 Bryan Bybee, 1:105/2 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by FileMgr GAMMA, 1:105/2 HUB900 Hub 900 Sysop Echo Origin: 1:107/900 Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Shapiro, 1:107/900 Moderators: George Bird, 1:107/911@fidnet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 HUMANITIES International Humanities Echo A general conference to foster the interdisciplinary discussions between the various humanities. While the Fido world is awash with the technical echos, there are very few echoes which serve those who might have, accidentally or intentionally, taken a *serious* interest in the humanities. Those echoes which do exist, HISTORY, HISTORIA, PHILosophy, etc. are isolated from one another, barring the sort of cross-curricular discussion which is for the old liberal arts. The HUMANITIES echo seeks to address this isolation and provide a forum for enlightened discussion. All participants are welcome, though pseudonyms are not permitted in this echo. Origin: Distribution: Ad Hoc Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 15/Day Moderators: George Mosley, 1:3641/1.911 Moderators: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by dixon kenner, 1:243/5 HUMOR THE JOKERS KORNER, a read/only conference. Since the election, this is a READ/ONLY conference, 293 votes were cast, 217 Sysops (about 73%)_voted_for_a_READ/ONLY_conference/echo. This is an "ELECTRONIC JOKEBOOK" a place for family oriented humor. There_are_no_discussions in a jokebook, so they dont_belong_here. _PLEASE_read_the_conference_rules_before_allowing_WRITE/ACCESS._ Each_BBS_may_have_an_"Editor" to post HUMOR in the conference, that Be the Sysop or someone appointed by the Sysop. Only the "Editor" post from the BBS and submissions must conform to the "Editorial of the echo posted in the rules. All other users may send the jokes or humor for consideration, just like all other publications. If_no_Editor_is_appointed_on_a_BBS users may send Netmail to one of Moderators OR Editors listed in the rules. Editors may cross post messages to the conference -if- suitable or edit them so they are. The_HUMOR_should_be_obvious,_if_not_it_belongs_in_another_conference. * NO_Sexual,_Adult,_Racist,_Violent_and_harrassing_messages_allowed. Violations result in a temporary loss until the echo is READ/ONLY. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE and GROUPMAIL Gateways: -0- # Nodes: N/A Volume: 35/DAY Flags: Moderators: Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 Moderators: Jack Feka, 1:153/615 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 HUMOUR Humour echo in the NLA. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ron Bigalke, 1:348/702 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Ron Bigalke, 1:348/702 HUM_RACE Race & Buddhism Discussion of racial issues and concerns in the context of Buddhist teachings and practice; how to bring a Buddhist perspective to anti-racism and ethnic diversity work at an individual, community, and societal level; and how to address and work to eliminate racism in the sangha. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 HYPER InterProgramming Support (HyperMail, HyperFile, etc) Support conference for InterProgramming products, including The Graffiti Door, The NetMail Importer, HyperMail! and HyperFile! This echo may not be gated to any other network without permission from the moderator. Origin: 1:301/3 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tom Morgan, 1:301/3.0 Moderators: Tom Morgan, tm@iprog.com Last changed: 14 Aug 95 by Tom Morgan, 1:301/3 HYPERWARE Hyperware: Hyperdisk Disk Cache Technical Conference Technical discussion of Hyperdisk and other Hyperware products. Find out how to use Hyperdisk with your particular applications and hardware setup. Hyperware Technical Support representative, Stella Chin, is regularly available to answer all unregistered or registered users questions. Other Networks wishing to port this conference, please contact one of the Moderators below for permission first. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone, RBBSNET, FamilyNet, Planet Connect Gateways: RBBSNET via 1:10/8, FAMILYNET via 1:115/887 # Nodes: 500+ Volume: 40/Month Flags: Moderators: Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 Moderators: Bill Mitchell, 1:2604/539 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 I95 Interstate 95 Area BBS Chat Echo This is a general chat area for all BBS's along Interstate 95 and surrounding areas, from Maine to Florida. Please link up! PLEASE NOTE: Distribution is restricted to _entire_ states along the path of Interstate 95. MODERATOR APPROVAL is required for BBS's not meeting this criteria. BBS's may instead, opt to make this echo READ_ONLY if they are interested enough to grab it. Origin: 1:326.209.0 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 13 Volume: 150/Week Rule File: I95.RUL Flags: Moderators: Rick Lembree, 1:326/209.0 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Rick Lembree, 326/209 ICHATTER Central Indiana Chatter This conference originated as the chatter area for net 231. It is available to any net in central Indiana for generic topics. Contact the R11EC or NEC231 for access. Origin: Distribution: 231/30 Gateways: # Nodes: 51 Volume: 175/Week Flags: Moderators: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Brian Murrey, 1:231/30 ICL_CHAT InterCounty Link Chat Moderately laid back inter-state chat echo Origin: 1:141/991.0@fidonet.org Distribution: FidoNet Regions 13 and 16 Gateways: AlleyNet via 1:141/915 # Nodes: 12 Volume: 38/wk Flags: Moderators: Carl Kristoffersen, 1:141/910 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Carl Kristoffersen, 1:141/910 IDEALS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Ideals Discussions and debates about all ideologies Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers conference This is the National confernce for the I.E.E.E. It is designed to help disseminate information to local IEEE members and to promote discussions among the Engineering community. DISC This conference is NOT meant for technical engineering discussions. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: GroupMail # Nodes: 40 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Burt Juda, 1:13/10.1 Last changed: 25-May-95 by Burt Juda, 1:13/10.1 IGARDEN Central Indiana Vegetable Gardening This conference is for the discussion of vegetable gardening in central Indiana. Seed traders, organic farming, recipes, square foot methods, and worms are discussed. Origin: Distribution: 231/30 Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Brian Murrey, 1:231/30 IMAIL_HELP Imail help and support Imail_Help is the forum where users of Imail as well as anyone interested in Imail can ask for information or assistance. Imail is an advanced echomail tosser and packer package written by Andreas Klein. Origin: 1:10/100 Distribution: 1:*, 2:*, 3:*, 4:* Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Andreas Klein, 2:2480/47 Moderators: Pablo Kleinman, 1:10/100 Last changed: 03 Jun 95 by Pablo Kleinman, 1:10/100 IMUS IMUS in the Morning Radio Show Discussion Discussion about IMUS in the Morning, a popular radio show that has been on the air for over 20 years, and is now syndicated. Based in New York City on WFAN (660 AM), it is one of the most popular and fastest- growing syndicated talk shows around the country. This show has a little bit of everything: politics, guests (includin Bob Dole & Al Gore), "fake" guests (including Rush Limbaugh, Mike Tyson, and Andy Rooney), jokes, and Don Imus' brother Fred, owner & operator of "The Autobody Express", who calls in almost everyday to add his insight, "sports lock of the week(end)", and just to "bust Don's chops" Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Danny Devoe, 1:330/301 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Danny Devoe, 1:330/301 IMUSICIAN Central Indiana Musician's Conference A message base devoted to the Music Industry in Central Indiana. It is NOT restricted to musicians only, but open to anyone who has an interest in the music business in Central Indiana. The echo can be used for buy/sell of musical equipment, information exchange on equipment and techniques, to announce where your favorite group will preforming, etc. Distribution is availble in NET231, but will be held at 1:231/290 for anyone outside NET231 who wants it. The moderator, Richard Holler, is a working professional musician. Origin: Distribution: NET-231 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Richard Holler, 1:231/290 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by Richard Holler, 231/290 INDIAN_AFFAIRS Indian_Affairs An echo devoted to the Native American/American Indians and Indigenous Peoples. Topics discussed include Current Affairs, Anthropology, Art, Culture, Language, History and Happenings. The echo welcomes all with an interest in the American Indians' Past, Present and Future. Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 75/week Flags: Moderators: jim barchuk, 1:141/1156 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by jim barchuk, 1:141/1156 INSIGHT DharmaNet <> Internet Discussion The INSIGHT mailing list serves as a bridge between DharmaNet and Internet, allowing informal discussion of Buddhadharma as well as information about DharmaNet e-book releases and other services. Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 INTELLIGENT_GROWING Intelligent Growing of Food using Computers and Controls Technical Growing of FOOD PLANTS. Use of Scientifically balanced nutrients. Adaptation of control systems and computers to enhance feeding schedules. Use of data acquisition techniques. Use of the latest sensors and their interface with controls systems and computers. General growing methods are acceptable. Available to all who have an interest in growing of food plants using modern technology. Origin: 1:3632/66 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 11 Volume: 20/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Wayne Fugitt, 1:3632/66 Moderators: Andy Templeton, 1:3632/71 Moderators: Jimmy Bowen, 1:3632/81 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Wayne Fugitt, 1:3632/66 INTEL_MODEMS Intel Modems An area for the discussion of Intel brand Modems, FaxModems, Fax and OCR software, Fax Scanning, LAN faxing, inbound Fax-Modem arbitration on BBS Lines. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 73 Volume: 35/Week Flags: Moderators: Richard Parson, 1:153/951 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Richard Parson, 1:153/951.0 INTER.LDS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Discussions of the LDS faith A peaceful area for those interested in the beliefs of the members of the LDS church (the Mormons) Origin: Distribution: LDSNet, PODS Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Cy Welch, 1:203/122 Cy Welch, 202:2020/122@LDSNet Last changed: 01-Mar-95 by Cy Welch, 1:203/122 INTERCEPTED Multiversal Party Line Storyboard An on-line version of the fanzine INTERCEPTED. Think of a head-on collision between Dr. Who and the Adams Family, with a short visit from Yog-Soggoth added in. A storyboard, of sorts. Talk with Indiana Jones. BE Indiana Jones. Handles ARE permitted, nay encouraged. Origin: Distribution: private Gateways: # Nodes: 14 Volume: 35/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Kay Shapero, 1:102/524 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Kay Shapero, 1:102/524 INTERCOOK International Cooking An international conference related to discussions of cooking and recipes. English-based, other languages welcome if English translation supplied. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: 2:310/11 VIA 1:260/340, 3:690/625 VIA 1:260/340 # Nodes: 50 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Perry Lowell, 1:333/359 Last changed: 10 Jun 95 by Perry Lowell, 1:333/359 INTERFAITH Interfaith Religious Discussions Friendly, respectful, and open discussion of religions, spiritual paths, and religious philosophies with the intent of promoting understanding and tolerance among all religious faiths. Co-moderated by representatives from a diversity of faiths and philosophies to ensure atmosphere of mutual respect. Participants urged to focus on what they are FOR rather than on all they may be AGAINST. Origin: 1:285/424@FIDONET Distribution: Backbone, MetroNet, PODS, LDSSNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jason Steck, 1:285/424@FIDONET Last changed: 14 Aug 95 by Jason Steck, 1:285/424 INTERGREEK Int'l Greek Conference (English language) INTERGREEK is a place to discuss anything related to Greece! Origin: 1:102/125 Distribution: Gateways: Internet via 1:102/125 (salata.com) # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Karen Mintzias, 1:102/125 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Karen Mintzias, 1:102/125 INTERNET For discussion of the Internet from a user's perspective This echo is for novices and other non-experts to discuss the use of the Internet. Finally, a place where the question "How do I send netmail from my fidonet address to my friend on the Internet and vice versa?" is on-topic. Origin: Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 800 Volume: 100/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Allen Wittenauer, 1:300/311 Moderators: Allen Wittenauer, allenw@sombio.siu.edu Last changed: 13 Aug 95 by Allen Wittenauer, 1:300/311 INTERUSER International general conversation (INTERUSER) Here you can share your ideas, opinions, experiences and friendship with people from all over the world. Almost everything is on topic, except for tech-talk. Language: English. Please read our guidelines (INTRUSER.RUL) and welcoming messages before joining. Sysops: please explain echomail etiquette to new users before giving write-access. Origin: Distribution: ZONE1BACKBONE, TAP, TIPTOP, ICCA, INTERZONE-APPROVED-ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 150/Day Rule File: INTRSR.RUL Flags: Moderators: Aaron Goldblatt, 1:130/307 Moderators: Michael Ayres, 1:3805/24 Moderators: , Moderators: Don Alt, 1:114/260.2 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Aaron Goldblatt, 1:130/307 INVEST International Investor's Forum A medium for communication between investors who use computers to assist in making and managing investments. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 501 Volume: 20/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jack Williams, 1:274/30 Last changed: 13 Aug 95 by Jack Williams, 1:274/30 INVESTMENT_CLUB Small investors starting place This echo is a place where small investors can get started and ask questions about investing. It covers how to pick a broker, how to buy stocks without paying a commission, dividend re-investment plans (DRIPs). There is an emphasis on stock selection based upon the National Association of Investment Club guidelines. Origin: 1:128/160 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Jim Fortune, 1:128/160 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Jim Fortune, 1:128/160 IN_COUNTRY Combat Veterans Echo A veterans conference primarily for veterans whom have been issued a campaign ribbon denoting service in a combat zone. This is not restricted to Vietnam Veterans. Combat zone veterans from all conflicts are welcome. The echo may not be gated outside of Fidonet without moderators approval. Language used by members may be offensive to some. This ain't your sister's echo. Member are those that have "Seen the Elephant". In any argument, the Vets point of view takes precedence. Remember these animals have not been fed in a while, Enter at your own risk. Origin: 1:106/449.0 Distribution: National Backbone, others by arrangment. Gateways: Alternet via 1:106/449 # Nodes: 50 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Lefty Frizzell, 1:106/449.0 Last changed: 08 Jul 95 by Lefty Frizzell, 1:106/449 IRONOX !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Iron Ox and other Doorgames by Joel W. Downer The IRONOX echo is for the discussion of Iron Ox, a multiplayer strategy doorgame in the tradition of 2002, Global Wars, BRE, and the 1980's Electronic Arts game, M.U.L.E.. Talk about strategy, game features, future development, beta development, and third-party development are all welcome. Comparisons to other doors and (constructive) criticism of the door are also welcome, so long as expressed politely. Origin: 1:202/704 Distribution: Zone 1 Fidonet backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 75/Week Flags: Moderators: Joel Downer, 1:202/704 Last changed: 12-Mar-95 by Joel Downer, 1:202/704 ISDN ISDN Open Forum for the discussion of Integrated Services Digital Networks of the Telephone System, with emphasis on application in the BBS community. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 120/Month Flags: Moderators: Mickey Ferguson, 1:116/210 Last changed: 25 Jun 95 by Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 IST_HELP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Info System Technology support echo A General discussion echo for memebers who use the products of Info System Technology. Info System Technology is the Home of AXXESS BBS package. IST_HELP is for open discussion of all IST software, and Associated Authors. Origin: Distribution: 1:107/948 139/630 650 141/536 261/1108 291/6 324/285 Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Peter Kling, 1:374/169.0 Last changed: 05-Mar-95 by Peter Kling, 1:374/169 ITALIANO.GEN Italian Genealogy Conference Discussion of the genealogy and family history of Italian speaking people throughout the world (bilingual) Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Z2-UK-BACKBONE Z2-ITALY-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 180 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Rudy Lacchin, 2:253/10 Debbi McKay, 1:275/138 Last changed: 07-Apr-95 by Rudy Lacchin, 2:253/10 I_UFO Open UFO discussion and New Science Thought! This conference is for the discussion of the UFO phenomenon. All aspects of study and research are allowed. No Flaming allowed. Topics include sightings, contact, abductions, and alternative scientific theory. Origin: 114:1/0@SearchNet Distribution: ZONE-114 Gateways: ZONE-114 VIA 1:330/201 # Nodes: 45 Volume: 200/W Flags: Moderators: Walter Bartoo, 1:3666/701 Moderators: Glenda Stocks, 1:330/201 Moderators: Shirley Stocks, 1:330/201 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Glenda Stocks, 1:330/201 JAZZ !!! DELETE WARNING !!! JAZZ Conference for the discussion of Jazz as music, art, and technique. All discussion pertaining to Jazz permitted. Old Timers and new folks always welcomed. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: Zone 2 via 2:440/71 - 1:153/733 Zone 3 via 3:635/538 - # Nodes: 50 Volume: 20/Day Flags: Moderators: James Downie, 1:153/733.2 Last changed: 04-Mar-95 by Adam Michlin, 1:143/313 JEWISHGEN Jewish Genealogy Conference Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Susan King, 1:106/270.0 Moderators: Susan King, @trace.cgsg.com Last changed: 05 Jul 95 by Susan King, 1:106/270 JFK_ASSN John F. Kennedy Assassination Conference An echo dealing with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, conspiracy and non-conspiracy theories, discussion, research, etc. Origin: 1:2621/10 Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 115 Volume: 300/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: John Powell, 1:261/1201 Moderators: Steven J. Powell, @access.digex.net Moderators: David Emerling, 1:123/71 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by John Powell, 1:261/1201 JN_4SALE Buy, Sell and Trade Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Rob Rosenhouse, 19:201/104@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_ADMIN JerseyNet Administrative Echo Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_BARN I "Hate Barney Fan Club" Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Dennis Murphy, 19:201/108@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_BBSAD New Jersey BBS Ads Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 13/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/4@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_BIBLE Bible Study Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:201/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_BOOK Cliffy's Book Nook Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 23/Week Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_CHAT New Jersey Talk Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_COMAD Commercial Advertising Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Joe Roach, 19:201/200@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_COMP Computer Show Information Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 15/Month Flags: Moderators: Rich Perry, 19:201/107@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_EMTDS EMT Discussions Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 12/Week Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_FILEA JerseyNet File Announcements Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/4@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_FIRED Firefighter Discussions Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_FISH Fisherman's Tips & Chatter Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Jim Ciancia, 19:201/109@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_GAME PC Game Discussions Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 16/Week Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_HUMOR Clean Jokes Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_MODE JerseyNet Moderator's Echo Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_MUSIC New Jersey Music Hall Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Rich Bobrowicz, 19:201/103@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_NJYOU New Jersey & You Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/4@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_OS/2 OS/2 Discussions Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/4@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_PROG Programming Discussions Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_SOFT PC Software Discussions Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Rich Bobrowicz, 19:201/103@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_SPORT Sports & Sports Card Talk Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Rich Bobrowicz, 19:201/103@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_SYSOP JerseyNet Sysop's Conference Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/4@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_TEENS Teens Conference Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/4@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_TEST JerseyNet Echo Test Echo Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JN_WIND Windows Discussions Origin: 19:19/4 Distribution: JerseyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 38 Volume: 11/Week Flags: Moderators: Open, 19:19/0@jerseynet Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 JOBSEEK Jobseeker's Exchange Information exchange about jobs Origin: CFN Distribution: FamilyNet only Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 9/month Flags: Moderators: Harold Robbins, 8:3000/9 Moderators: Larry Loiselle, 8:3000/6 Last changed: 09 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 JOB_HUNT !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Job Hunt Discussions related to the procurement of jobs Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 JOURNAL Pioneer Journal Entries JOURNAL exists for the purpose of entering original pioneer diaries and journals from the early days of exploration and settlement of the Western Hemisphere. It is NOT meant to be a Genaeology echo, but rather it is to further understand the early history of the settlement of the North American continent. Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jim Henry, 1:273/408 Last changed: 28-May-95 by JIM HENRY, 273/408 K12.CH0 K12net Channel 0 K12net Channel 0, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher/school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH1 K12net Channel 1 K12net Channel 1, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH10 K12net Channel 10 K12net Channel 10, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH11 K12net Channel 11 K12net Channel 11, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH12 K12net Channel 12 K12net Channel 12, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH2 K12net Channel 2 K12net Channel 2, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH3 K12net Channel 3 K12net Channel 3, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH4 K12net Channel 4 K12net Channel 4, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH5 K12net Channel 5 K12net Channel 5, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH6 K12net Channel 6 K12net Channel 6, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH7 K12net Channel 7 K12net Channel 7, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH8 K12net Channel 8 K12net Channel 8, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.CH9 K12net Channel 9 K12net Channel 9, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing of current teacher.school initiated projects. Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.PROJECTS K12net Projects Conference Project descriptions, rules and discussion for the 13 channels (message areas) of k12net Origin: Distribution: K12net private network; backbone nodes listed below Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 K12.SYSOP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! K12net Sysops Conference ***This is READ-ONLY conference** Provides news pertinent to K12net and education. Current features include the DAILY REPORT CARD, a professionally prepared, "meaty" newsfeed which chronicles educational reform in the U.S. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. **restricted to K12net sysops only**. Not available singly. <> K12net is privately distributed to HUNDREDS of school-based/oriented BBS's within FIDOnet zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as well as in USEnet and other networks. There are NO fees! It is specifically oriented to curricular/classroom use for introducing Kindergarten thru 12th grade students, teachers and administrators to the "global village" of telecommuni- cations. K12net is a public "network with training wheels" and should not be thought of as a "hobby" network--this is "school". To prevent fragmentation of this community, K12net echoes are NOT available singly--sysops must take all or none. Traffic in 3/92 generally ran 300-350 messages per day for the entire network. K12net (sm)(tm) is the mark of Jack Crawford. For more information file request K12_INFO.ZIP from any of these Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:260/620 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:260/620 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130 K12.TCH_CHAT !!! DELETE WARNING !!! K12net Professional Educators "Chat" Conference Curricular-oriented discussion promoting use of French as a second language by elementary and secondary school students. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. All-purpose area for students in grades K-6 ONLY! Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. All-purpose area for students in the middle grades ONLY! Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. All-purpose area for students in senior high school grades Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130 K12_ART_ED K12net Art Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary school "art class". Not available singly. Moderator is appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_BUS_ED K12net Business Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to typical elementary and secondary "business ed" classrooms. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_COMP_LIT K12net Academic Computing Conference Curricular-oriented discussion dealing with hardware, software and instructional methodologies relating to academic and instructional computing at the elementary and secondary school levels. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_ELE_CHAT K12net Elementary School "Chat" Conference All-purpose area for students in grades K-6 ONLY! Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_FRANCAIS K12net French Language Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion promoting use of French as a second language by elementary and secondary school students. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_GERM_ENG K12net German Language Education Conference Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_HLTH_PE K12net Health and Physical Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to typical elementary and secondary school health and physical education classes. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_JR_CHAT K12net Junior High/Middle School "Chat" Conference All-purpose area for students in the middle grades ONLY! Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_LANG_ART K12net Language Arts Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to reading, writing, literature, composition at the elementary and secondary school levels. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_LIF_SKIL K12net Life Skills Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to home economics, safety, career development and other life skills as applicable to elementary and secondary schools. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_MATH_ED !!! DELETE WARNING !!! K12net Mathematics Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary school "art class". Not available singly. Moderator is appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion relating to typical elementary and secondary "business ed" classrooms. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion dealing with hardware, software and instructional methodologies relating to academic and instructional computing at the elementary and secondary school levels. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion relating to typical elementary and secondary school health and physical education classes. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion relating to home economics, safety, career development and other life skills as applicable to elementary and secondary schools. Not available singly. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130 K12_MUSIC_ED K12net Performing Arts Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary performing arts education such as music and theater. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_NEWS K12net News Conference ***This is READ-ONLY conference** Provides news pertinent to K12net and education. Current features include the DAILY REPORT CARD, a professionally prepared, "meaty" newsfeed which chronicles educational reform in the U.S. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:260/620 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_RUSSIAN K12net Russian Language Education Conference Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_SCI_ED K12net Science Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary school science education. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_SOC_STUD K12net Social Studies Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary school social studies education. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_SPAN_ENG K12net Spanish Language Education Conference Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_SPEC_ED K12net Compensatory Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to the education of elementary and secondary school children with disabilities or other special needs. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_SR_CHAT K12net Senior High School "Chat" Conference All-purpose area for students in senior high school grades ONLY! Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_TAG K12net Talented and Gifted Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to the education of elementary and secondary school children capable of advanced academic challenges. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 06-May-95 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130.0 K12_TECH_ED !!! DELETE WARNING !!! K12net Technology and Vocational Education Conference Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary performing arts education such as music and theater. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary school science education. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and secondary school social studies education. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion relating to the education of elementary and secondary school children with disabilities or other special needs. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. See K12.SYSOP for details. Curricular-oriented discussion relating to the education of elementary and secondary school children capable of advanced academic challenges. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Robert Brault. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Moderators: Robert Brault, 1:167/130 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Robert Brault, 1:167/130 K9COPS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Conference on Police Dogs A conference for the exchange of information and ideas for DESCR those interested in the breeding, raising, training and application of police dogs. Origin: Distribution: International Gateways: # Nodes: 24 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Bob Eden, 1:153/900 Last changed: 14-Mar-95 by Bob Eden, 1:153/900 KAG Klingon Assault Group Echo The Klingon Assault Group Echo is for general discussion by fans of Startrek's Klingons. This area is not restricted to Klingon topics, but is for Klingon fans general use. Origin: 1:2215/10 Distribution: UNLIMITED Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Chris Harper, 1:2215/10 Joshua Morrison, 1:2215/10.2 Last changed: 15-May-95 by Chris Harper, 1:2215/10 KAREN'S_KIDS_CLUBS Pre-Teen Chatter Origin: 8:3000/9 Distribution: FamilyNet, Inc. ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 22/month Flags: Moderators: Karen James, 8:3000/12 Moderators: Theresa Quiroz, 8:3000/12 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 KATTY_KORNER Cat Conference A MUST for all Cat lovers! Topics include anecdotes and tips on care and feeding of cats. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 130/Week Flags: Moderators: Bill Boogaart, 1:134/14 Last changed: 30 Jun 95 by Bill Boogaart, 1:134/14 KIDS International KIDS Conference The KIDS Echo Conference was established to allow young people up to the age of 18 to have freedom of information interchange in an environment that is directed primarily toward an adult audience. Allowing our children to have an area of thier own is necessary to give our kids the opportunity to expand their capabilities in the age of electronics and home computing. Our children are our most valued resources in the persuit of a future for a nation with strong goals in computers. Our future belongs to them. They are our destiny. The KIDS Echo Conference was designed with them in mind. Therefore, each adult should encourage its use and give it direction. Direction without interferance except to insure that the echo is wholesome and that it grows with common decency as viewed by the public as a whole. Additionally, the KidsNews newsletter can be a viable medium for students, teachers, parents and school organizations to express ideas and activities. KidsNews is the official newsletter of the KIDS echo conference. It is there for YOUR use. Origin: 1:124/6406.0 Distribution: Zone 1 BackBone Gateways: 2:201/0 # Nodes: 800 Volume: 80/Day Flags: Moderators: Freeman Witherspoon, 1:124/6406 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by Freeman Witherspoon, 1:124/6406 KIDS_PLACE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Kids Place Discussions for youngsters, age 12 and under Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 KILLBABY !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Abortion discussion from the Christian perspective. Anyone who had been aborted wouldn't be here. If inconvenient babies weren't really alive, there would be no need to kill them. If they weren't really human, there would be no need to murder them. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: 10 Volume: 10/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 KLINGON Star Trek Klingon discussions The topic of discussion in this conference is the Klingon presence in Star Trek, in the films, movies, episodes, animation, novels, games, and fan publications. This echo will be open to any and all, regardless of which Star Trek fan orgainzation, if any, you may belong to. Conversations in Klingonese are acceptable in this echo! Members of KAG and KLAW are especially welcome! Origin: NCC-1701, Orlando, FL Distribution: BackBone, Zone 87 Gateways: TrekNet via 1:203/57 # Nodes: 60 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Scott Kuhr, 1:363/1701 Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Rita Cawthon-Clark, 1:363/305 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 KLINGON_RPG Klingon Role-Playing Game Echo Klingon Role-Playing Game Echo for The Star Trek enthusiast! Origin: 1:266/102 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Ferguson, 1:266/102 Moderators: Ray Jones, 1:266/102.1 Last changed: 19 Jul 95 by Robert J Ferguson, 1:266/102 KOMBUCHA Discussion of Kombucha, aka Manchurian Mushroom The echo is for the discussion and free distribution of the Kombucha "mushroom" believed by many to be a panacea. Medical claims not allowed, but personal anecdotes welcomed. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Pat Karr, 1:203/624.7 Moderators: Bill Danahey, 1:203/801 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Pat Karr, 1:203/624 LADIES !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Ladies only chat echo General discussion for ladies. Origin: Distribution: 1:18/98 Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Nancy Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 LAN Local Area Networks Discussions of any LAN product or problem Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, PLANET-CONNECT Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/W Flags: Moderators: Mike Avery, 1:382/61 Last changed: 16 Jun 95 by Mike Bilow, 1:323/107 LAND Land of Devestation Doorgame Land of Devestation echo is for the sole purpose of discussing stategy, problems with the door, updates information, third party software delvelopement. Origin: Cobra BBS, Pearland, Texas Distribution: Z1-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Bacon, 1:106/993 Last changed: 07-May-95 by RAY BACON, 1:106/993 LANNET LANNET FDN Support Conference Discussion dealing with operations of LANNet FDN. Feed information, newly hatched file annoucements, and other pertinent information can be discussed here. Distribution is via the Filebone FDN only. For information on LANNet FDN, contact the moderator. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Filebone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 LANTASTI Artisoft LANtastic and LANNET Support Conference Discussion of LANtastic and other Artisoft products, including 3rd-party enhancement of Artisoft products. This conference also serves as the home base for the LANNet FDN, which is a distribution of Artisoft patches and other LAN utilities. Contact the moderator for more information and for permission for gating this conference to other networks. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone, RBBSNET, FamilyNet, Planet Connect Gateways: RBBSNET via 1:10/8, FAMILYNET via 1:115/887 # Nodes: 500+ Volume: 25/day Flags: Moderators: Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 Moderators: Bill Mitchell, 1:2604/539 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 LAN_WORKS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! LAN Works Discussions among SysOps concerning LAN hardware and software Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 LASERDISC LaserDisc Discussion Conference Discussion pertaining to the high quality NTSC LaserDisc format including reviews of new releases, titles available, hardware, etc.. This conference is NOT for discussion of other disc formats such as CD-I, CD-ROM, MPEG video etc... and other disc types that will not play in a LaserDisc player with the "LaserVision" logo on it. Origin: Distribution: 1:279/14 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: John Rappold, 1:279/30 Moderators: Tom Freeman, 1:279/14 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Tom Freeman, 1:279/14 LASERPUB Laser Publishing A conference focusing on typesetting and the graphic arts, both traditional and computerized, including publishing hardware and software, design techniques and aesthetics, the PostScript language, and related subjects such as multimedia publishing. Origin: Distribution: Z1 Fidonet backbone Gateways: Zone-2 VIA 1:109/519 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/Day Flags: Moderators: Rick Pali, 1:163/328 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Rick Pali, 1:163/328 LATEST_VERSIONS Latest Versions in Fidonet This echo is for better communications in keeping the Latest Versions of software available for use in FidoNet list up to date. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 LATINO Spanish Language International Echomail Conference LATINO was founded in 1988 by Travis Good in California, Juan Davila in Puerto Rico, and Pablo Kleinman in Argentina. It is the main and most-populat Spanish language general discussion echo conference in FidoNet. Most recently messages in Portuguese have began to flow in the conference. Portuguese has been de-facto accepted as the conference's second language. Origin: 1:10/100 Distribution: 1:*, 2:*, 4:* Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Juan Davila, 1:367/1 Moderators: Pablo Kleinman, 1:10/100 Last changed: 03 Jun 95 by Pablo Kleinman, 1:10/100 LAUGH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! LAUGH G rated Joke Conference. Family rated jokes ONLY. Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dawn Harvey, 8:8001/2 Last changed: 18 Jun 94 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 LAW LEGAL ISSUES CONFERENCE Legal profession forum for the exchange of information on new court decisions, court rules, statutes, law journals and reports for judges, attorneys and to inform the general public about the operations of the legal system. This is NOT a forum for asking for specific legal advice, nor for giving legal advice to individuals in their cases. It is NOT a forum for politics, debate or generalized philosophizing regarding constitutional interpretation, government policy, economics, etc. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 80/Day Flags: Moderators: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74 LAW_&_FREEDOM Discussions on Law & Freedom Promote discussion of laws and the legal system in terms of both civil and criminal litigation, their effect and possible threat to personal freedom Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Aaron, 1:387/395 Moderators: Dennis James, 1:387/590 Last changed: 21 Jul 95 by Robert Aaron, 1:387/395 LAW_&_ORDER Law Enforcement Issues Law Enforcement Issues This echo is for discussing law enforcement issues including, but not limited to, firearms narcotics, general law, fish and game law, criminal law, traffic law and the like. Origin: Distribution: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Moderator: Mark Magill, 1:356/4 Last changed: 11 Aug 95 by Charlie Sheridan, 1:356/18 LAW_DISORDER "Law and Disorder" Discussion Area A conference for the discussion of our laws and and the disorder which results from the enforcement (or lack thereof) of these laws. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 110/week Flags: Moderators: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 LAW_TECH Law & Technology LAW_TECH is *the* echomail conference for the discussion of the technology of law, and the law of technology; any subject matter that fits this bill is fit for the Law_Tech conference. Any and all technology that affects the practice of law or our legal system is up for discussion, as are the legal implications and consequences of developing technology. Only discussions that go really far afield of these goals will be set straight by the moderator. The Law & Technology echo is a professionally- oriented discussion conference, and participants are expected to conduct themselves with this in mind. Suggestions for the continued development and improvement of LAW_TECH are always welcome, and may be submitted to the moderator via the conference. Origin: 1:273/925 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: INTERNET via 1:109/70 IMEX via 1:342/35 # Nodes: 155 Volume: 200/Month Flags: Moderators: Sean Robins, 1:273/925 Last changed: 28 Jun 95 by Sean Robins, 1:273/925 LA_GAMES LUCAS ARTS Games Conference This area is for the discussion of Lucas Arts games. These games include X-WING, TIE Fighter, Dark Forces, Full Throttle, etc... Topics cover help and hints, updates and news from Lucas Arts, etc.... This echo is currently privately distributed. For a feed, contact the person at the address below. Origin: 1:250/836 Distribution: Private Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Keith Robb, 1:250/836 Last changed: 17-Apr-95 by Keith Robb, 1:250/836 LA_SPORTSMAN Louisiana Sportsman This echo is a loosely-moderated forum covering all sporting activities based in and around Louisiana and the Southern area. Particular emphasis is on hunting & fishing, but it would not be off-topic to discuss other 'sporting' events such as college & pro football, etc. Those outside the LA area are invited to participate - we have some of the best fishing in the world and love to talk and share information with others! Origin: 1:396/21 Distribution: 1:396/2 Gateways: # Nodes: 12 Volume: 40/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mike Perry, 1:396/21 Last changed: 14 Jan 95 by mike.perry@f21.n396.z1.fidonet.org, 1:396/21 LECTIONARY_CDN Lectionary Preaching & Bible Studies The sole topic will be the texts, and exegetical/homiletical discussion of the Lectionary. The Subj: line of all messages should include which Sunday of the Church year the comment pertains to - example: Subj: 03-Lent Epistle Origin: Exegete's Haven RBBS from Oc Distribution: Planet_Connect FMY_BBone FIDO_FileBone CDN RBBSnet Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 40/month Flags: None Moderators: Richard Jordan, 8:200/1000 Last changed: 12 Jul 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 LEGAL_LAW General Forum For Legal Issues Discussion A general forum for participants to discuss a wide range of legal issues including historic and philosophical legal issues. Many of these issues are not allowed in present legal conferences. The forum will attract a wide range of discussions regarding legal matters and provide sources of information to the general public seeking information. It should be noted that personal attacks, goading or baiting of persons will not be tolerated and foul, profane and abusive language will not be allowed. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 80/day Flags: Moderators: Mark Osterman, 1:232/10 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 LIBRARY !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Information Power! The LIBRARY echo area has been established for librarians exploring technological access to information. This includes, but is not limited to, online database searching, CD-ROM, cable access news, interactive media, automated circulation and online public access systems. Origin: Distribution: NATIONAL BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 202 Volume: 25/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Janet Murray, 1:105/23 Last changed: 03 Jan 94 by Janet Murray, 1:105/23 LIB_NW Liberty Northwest BBS Network Discussions on political, economic and social issues of the day from Libertarian, Constitutionalist and Conservative perspectives. All political perspectives are invited to participate, and generally all topics are considered welcome, however moderator may see fit to limit or restrict discussion when it is determined necessary. SysOps desiring to hub LIB_NW in various nets/regions should first contact the Moderator in advance by NETMAIL. For further information on LIB_NW policy and rules, consult with the current edition of LIB_NW.RUL. Origin: 1:346/16 Distribution: 1:346/16 (FidoNet), (See GATE for USENET/INTERNET) Gateways: USENET/INTERNET via 1:346/15 TAG: SPK.LIBERTY_NW # Nodes: 25 Volume: 75-100/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Frank Reichert, 1:346/16 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Frank Reichert, 1:346/16 LIMBAUGH International Fans of Rush Limbaugh Conference A conference for discussion of topics presented by Rush Limbaugh's radio/tv programs and printed materials. Fans of Limbaugh ONLY, please. No affiliation with Rush Limbaugh or the EIB network. Origin: 1:124/1204 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: FamilyNet(Zone 8) via 8:7490/7 # Nodes: 450 Volume: 350/Day Rule File: LIMBAUGH.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jeff Duke, 1:124/1204 Robert Craft, 1:3670/10 Last changed: 20-May-95 by Jeff Duke, 1:124/1204 LINUX !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Linux Operating System Discussions Fidonet International Linux echo for the discussion of Linux, a unix operating system. Linux is Fidonet-based and is not gated from the Internet. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 110/Week Flags: Moderators: RUSTY WALKER, 1:3801/31 IAIN BROWN, 1:124/5118.5201 Last changed: 20-Mar-95 by Rusty Walker, 1:3801/31 LOCAL_MUSIC !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Local Music A conference primarily dedicated to the topic of MUSIC with an emphasis on local and regional events, bands, performances, recording/producing, touring, promotion, and business-related aspects. LOCAL_MUSIC is a forum where musicians and fans can discuss a wide variety of topics, and also promote their tours, and products. Electronic editions of several regional music publications are also available here, as well as news, interviews and other information of interest to musicians & fans! Origin: 1:396/21 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 33 Volume: 25/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mike Perry, 1:396/21@fidonet.org, Marc Stuart Co-Moderator, 2624/402 Last changed: 05 Dec 94 by mike.perry@f21.n396.z1.fidonet.org, 1:396/21 LORA LoraBBS Support Echo, DOS & OS/2 An area dedicated to the support of LoraBBS, DOS and OS/2 versions. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 775/Month Flags: Moderators: Rick Ford, 1:3625/433 Elliott Goodman, 1:102/1319 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Rick Ford, 1:3625/433 LORD Legend Of The Red Dragon Doorgame by Robinson Technologies This is a PUBLIC echo available to all. It will be used to discuss the POPULAR doorgame LORD, written by Seth Able Robinson. Discussions will include: Game Hints, Strategies, Future Enhancements, In-Game Modules and other Third-Party Software, Door Setups and any other technical info required for running a successful LORD game. Origin: 1:219/801.0@fidonet.org Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, PC Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/Day Flags: Moderators: Scott Freeman, 1:219/801.0 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Scott Freeman, 1:219/800 LORD_STORIES On-Going Text RPG Based In The Doorgame LORD's World This fast growing echo is a spin-off of the popular Seth Able Robinson doorgame Legend of the Red Dragon or LORD. It allows people to write fantasy filled messages that have to do with LORD and LORD add-ons. Sort of like an AD&D world. If the users use the echo right it constantly updates itself and never stops growing. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Ken Hoinsky, 1:141/315 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Ken Hoinsky, 1:141/315 LORE LORE On-Line Game Support/Discussion Forum LORE is an on-line fantasy role-playing game written by Warren Schrey and Justin Kominar. Players are placed in the world of Crusonia, a detailed graphical world full of places to explore. This conference is intended for the discussion of game strategies, the support of sysops who are running the game on their BBS, and for making announce- ments of new versions as they become available. The latest version can always be file-requested as "LORE" from fidonet 1:244/424. Origin: 1:244/424 Distribution: Z1, Z2, Z3, Z6, PC, FTPHUB, others Gateways: # Nodes: 500+ Volume: 50/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Warren Schrey, 1:244/424 Last changed: 13 Aug 95 by Warren Schrey, 1:244/424 LOTUS LOTUS This echo is primarily intended as an open forum for the discussion of Spreadsheet Applications and Lotus Corporation Products. Rules are posted monthly in the echo. Origin: 1:116/210 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 via 1:396/1 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 40/mo Rule File: LOTUS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 Last changed: 25 Jun 95 by Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 LOVERS Lovers & Other Strangers 2 Looking for that "Love of your Life"? You may find him/her in this conference. The purpose of this conference is for chatter and flirting between the sexes and is 'G' rated. Good conference to carry for the Teen audience. This echo replaces the LOVELINE echo which expired after ELIST 506. Origin: 1:141/976 Distribution: 141/976 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Patrick Kalinauskas, 1:141/976 Last changed: 12 Jul 95 by Patrick Kalinauskas, 1:141/976 LOVE_&_MARRIAGE Discuss issues relevant to Dating & Marriage This conference is designed for both married couples and those who are hopelessly in love... Discuss issues like conflict resolution, problem solving, child raising, sex (provided it is not explicit), finances, and any other aspect of dating, love and marriage. Discussion is not limited to married couples, or even dating couples, and input from single folk is welcome, however this this is not designed to be a matchmaker echo. Although, if we make a match... we won't be offended. ;-) Origin: 1:233/24 Distribution: 1:233/24 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dave Wright, 1:233/24 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Dave Wright, 1:233/24 LOW-FAT Low-Fat and Healthy Cooking This conference is dedicated to the discussion of cooking and eating healthy foods, and to the exchange of low-fat or low-calorie recipes. Origin: 1:141/427 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Nancy Vaine, 1:141/427 Last changed: 20 Jul 95 by Nancy Vaine, 1:141/427 MAC4SALE Macintosh Items For Sale/Wanted A conference designed for ease of use to promote hardware and software sales of any Macintosh-related items. Minimal rules, wide latitude, friendly atmosphere. Discussion of suitability of a particular item encouraged. Commercial ads acceptable (and welcome) as long as they don't get 'out of hand'. A comment from another 'moderator' calls us a 'cheap imitation'. Why not give us a try and see for yourself? Origin: 1:114/27 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 216 Volume: 75/Week Flags: Moderators: John Gillett, 1:114/27 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by John Gillett, 114/27.1 MACCOMM Macintosh Telecommunications and Networking Echo This conference is for exchanging information dealing with Telecommunications as it pertains to communicating with, through, or from the Macintosh line of computers. Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-4, ZONE-6 Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 10/Day Flags: Moderators: Martijn Dekker, 2:282/541.12 Moderators: martijn_dekker@spider.dataweb.nl, 1:105/42 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Martijn Dekker, 2:282/541 MACDEV Macintosh Developer Support A user-moderated, eclectic discussion with a central theme of programming & the Macintosh Computer. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 5/D Rules: Flags: Moderators: Eric Larson, 1:107/407 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Eric Larson, 1:107/407 MACDTP Mac-oriented discussion of Prepress and DTP Formed as an alternative to the LASERPUB and INK echoes, MACDTP is primarily for discussion of _Macintosh_ issues in the Prepress and DTP industries. Geared towards the high-end, we discuss hardware (Scanners, Imagesetters, Printers), software (Applications, OPI), and related issues of compatibility with some cross-platform topics creeping in (we don't want to exclude the klone users, just weed out all the WIN '95 discussion =8). Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: Scott R. Godin, 1:2604/104 Moderators: Scott R. Godin, sgodin@aol.com Last changed: 05 Jul 95 by Scott R. Godin, 1:2604/104 MACFSALE Macintosh For Sale/Wanted Posting of non commercial ads for Macintosh and Newton (and related) equipment, hardware and software. The original, and still the best. Don't settle for a cheap imitation. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 1 Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 120/Week Flags: Moderators: Brian Hall, 1:106/6268 Last changed: 07-Apr-95 by Brian Hall, 106/6268 MACHW Macintosh Hardware discussion and support echo This echo is for discussion, questions, and answers about Macintosh computer hardware and peripherals, both the whole things and the separate parts. :) Local area networks are also on-topic, as is hardware of other computer systems, as long as the Macintosh still has something to do with the discussion. All levels of expertise are welcome, from "soldering iron level" to "How do I connect this monitor or hard disk to my Mac?". Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1-BACKBONE, ZONE-2, MAYBE-MORE Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 10/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Martijn Dekker, 2:282/541.12 Moderators: Martijn Dekker, martijn_dekker@spider.dataweb.nl Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Martijn Dekker, 2:282/541 MACHYPE Macintosh Hypercard Echo Discussion area for Hypercard (Macintosh). Covers a the full range of Hypercard topics, including development and general use. Open access to all. Origin: 1:124/1208@fidonet.org Distribution: Fidonet Z1 & Z2 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 25/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 MACSW Macintosh Software Applications discussion and support echo This echo is for discussion, questions, and answers on the subject of application programs for the Macintosh. This should be construed to include word processors, databases, spreadsheets, DTP, business software, Personal Information Managers, and whatever other "production" applications you can think of. Shareware applications are included, naturally. Excluded is discussion about quick & handy utilities, system software enhancements, extensions, or control panels (ECHOMAC is a perfect echo for these), and offline mail readers and communications software (the preferred echo here is MACCOMM). Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1-BACKBONE, ZONE-2, MAYBE-MORE Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 10/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Martijn Dekker, 2:282/541.12 Moderators: Martijn Dekker, martijn_dekker@spider.dataweb.nl Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Martijn Dekker, 2:282/541 MACSYSOP Macintosh Sysop Discussion Forum This echo is for the discussion of topics that are related to the Macintosh Sysop ... someone who actually runs their system on a Macintosh, or whose system is oriented to serving the Macintosh Community. Origin: Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 65/Week Flags: Moderators: Tom Heffernan, 1:2605/158 Last changed: 10-Jun-95 by Ralph Merritt, 1:2605/611 MACWOOF MacWoof Point/MacKennel Mailer Software Support Echo Support area for users of the MacWoof point software for the MacWoof Point and MacKennel Mailer software for the Macintosh and related topics. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Craig Vaughan, 1:109/342 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Craig Vaughan, 1:109/342 MAC_GAMES Macintosh Games Discussion area for Macintosh games, both shareware and commercial. Open access to all. Origin: 1:124/1208@fidonet.org Distribution: Fidonet Z1 & Z2 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 MAC_TELEFINDER Macintosh TeleFinder BBS Support A support echo for discussions involving use and programming of Macintosh TeleFinder BBS features, software compatability and hardware recommendations. General chatter is discouraged. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE RULE MAC_TELE.RUL Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Paul Lemieux, 1:151/152 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Paul Lemieux, 1:151/152.0 MAGICK Magick Discussions of Occult and paranormal matters and the various philosophies associated with these areas, such as religion and science. Both skepticism and advice are welcome. REAL NAMES are preferred but aliases are allowed (it is strongly suggested that users preferring not to reveal their REAL NAME send Netmail to the Moderator to advise on REAL identity). This is not strictly a Pagan area but a place for all creeds to discuss the various views of such topics. Origin: 1:134/67 Distribution: Z1_BACKBONE Gateways: Metronet via 1:134/183 # Nodes: 30 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Gothreau, 1:134/67.666@fidonet.org Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Michael Gothreau, 1:134/67 MAINDOOR Main Door Of Business Main Doors Of Business Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Dwight Jordan, 1:261/1459 Last changed: 07 Jul 95 by Dwight Jordan, 1:261/1459 MALUM_PROHIBITUM Discussion of Laws against Consentual Activities M_P is a forum for the free exchange of ideas on the topic of laws against activities that are consentual in nature, including, but not limited to, Drug Laws, Prostitution/Sex Laws, Gambling, and other so-called "crimes". Everyone is free to express their opinion, debate, especially with facts, is encouraged. Origin: 1:215/705 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, PLANET CONNECT Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Burgett, 1:215/705 Moderators: Simon Jester, 1:215/130 Last changed: 30 Aug 95 by Mike Burgett, 1:215/705 MAN_SYS A sysop support echomail conference. A support conference for all system operators. Origin: 1:348/703 Distribution: Privately distributed conference at this time. Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: George Frizzell, 1:348/703 George Frizzell, 1:348/30 Russ Crook, 1:348/402 Russ Crook, 1:348/80 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by George Frizzell, 1:348/30 MARTIAL_ARTS Martial Arts Discussions conference Discussions about the various types of Martial Arts including, but not limited to schools that teach a specific type of Martial Arts, Martial Arts competitions, Martial Arts movies, sources of equipment, training methods, etc. Origin: 1:3633/36 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36 MATH Math Assistance & Questions This echo area will be mathematics related. It will discuss mathematis, questions, and solutions. Anything mathematics related will be allowed! Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Daniel Lorber, 1:272/75 Gary Farbman, 1:272/75 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Daniel Lorber, 272/75 MAXDEV Maximus Developers Conference Conference for discussion of technical aspects of Maximus, third-party utilities, message base formats, and more. Not a "general access" echo. Topics relating to setup or operation of Maximus/Squish should be directed to the MUFFIN/TUB echos. Origin: 1:2410/400 Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: MaxNet via 1:249/106, MXBBSNET via 2:240/5200, FBMInet via 1:134/4000 # Nodes: 30 Volume: 10/Day Flags: Moderators: Gary Gilmore, 1:2410/400 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by gary gilmore, 1:2410/400 MCC_SUPPORT Multiboard Communications Support Support for Multiboard Communications software by Pete Rocca Origin: Distribution: Gateways: InterNet via mcc_request@uti.com # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Rod Aubertin, 1:222/30 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Rod Aubertin, 1:222/30 MCMAIL McMail Support Support conference for the McMail mailer software. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 Moderators: Gordian Schuermann, 2:2426/2001 Moderators: Albert Freriks, 2:2426/2090 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 MDOOR_HELP Maindoor Mailer Support Conference Maindoor Mailer for OS2 and Dos Support Conference Origin: 1:3805/3 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 250 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Chuck King, 1:3805/3 Luther Brown, 1:3648/101 Peter Lazenby, 1:359/520 Last changed: 18-Apr-95 by Chuck King, 1:3805/3 MEAL-MASTER !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Meal-Master Support Conference The MEAL-MASTER echo is for the discussion of the Meal-Master recipe program, as well as related utilities. The conference will include user-to-user tips and tricks, plus direct author support from Episoft Systems. The area is not meant for the exchange of Meal-Master (or other format) recipes. Origin: 1:102/125 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: INTERNET via 1:102/125 # Nodes: 0 Volume: 30/Week Rule File: MLMSTR.RUL Flags: Moderators: Karen Mintzias, 1:102/125 Last changed: 22-Mar-95 by Karen Mintzias, 1:102/125.0 MECCA Maximus MEX & MECCA Language Conference Conference for discussion and sharing of MEX and MECCA language files for the Maximus CBCS. (This also includes MUL Scripts.) Sysops only, not a "general access" echo. Topics relating to setup or operation of Maximus/Squish should be directed to the MUFFIN/TUB echos. Origin: Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: MAXNET VIA 1:249/106, MXBBSNET via 2:240/5200, FBMInet via 1:134/4000 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/Day Flags: Moderators: Gary Gilmore, 1:2410/400 Moderators: Patty Morris, 1:380/25 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by gary gilmore, 1:2410/400 MEDIATE Middle Tennessee Sysops' Organization The MEDIATE echo is a gathering place for Sysops and Co-Sysops in the Middle Tennessee calling area. Topics of discussion usually remain in the Sysop/Technical domain, although some chatting will occur. Sysops may recieve a feed from any 1:116 hub, or may read as a visiting sysop on many Middle Tn boards. If you post from a board other than your own, please sign your name and your board name. Full rules are posted in the echo on a monthly basis... Origin: 1:116/210 Distribution: Net116 backbone Gateways: GTNet via 1:116/36 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 Moderators: Jason Bennett, 1:116/4 Last changed: 25 Jun 95 by Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 MEDIA_REVIEW Media Review Looking at metaphysical books, movies, music, magazines. Can include discussions on metaphysical bbs's, software, etc. Origin: Distribution: Privately distributed Gateways: # Nodes: 11 Volume: 3/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 MEDIEVAL Medieval studies, re-creation, arts, etc. For discussion of things medieval and the hobby of medieval re-creation, especially (but not only) as practiced by such groups as the SCA, Markland, MSR, etc. Origin: Distribution: Z1 private, R18 backbone, PODS, GT-Net, WWIVnet, more Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/W Flags: Moderators: Dave Aronson, 1:109/120 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Dave Aronson, 1:109/120 MEDITATION Meditation Discussion relating to the practice, techniques, and experience of meditation. Helpful advice for the neophyte. (Began 3/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 MED_RAYS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Radiology (X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Med. & Rad Therapy) A conference developed to enable all persons interested to exchange views on various topics related to the Radiology area. Physicians, Med. Students, Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Students are encouraged to participate. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: Zone 2 Zone 3 via 396/1 # Nodes: 11 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Daniel Hagan, 1:381/61 Last changed: 05-Mar-95 by Daniel Hagan, 381/61 MEET_AFT Meeting After This echo is for chat about life in 12 Step Recovery Programs Origin: 1:382/508 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 45 Volume: 80/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Elaine Loveless, 1:382/508 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by Elaine Loveless, 1:382/506 MELALEUCA !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Melaleuca Marketing Executives - General This echo is for Melaleuca Marketing Executives. The purpose is to discuss all aspects of the business. Melaleuca, being a unique non-MLM business, offers different challenges for the Marketing Executive than for a working in an MLM. This echo is by invitation and verification of Melaleuca Marketing Executive status. The rules are simple, do not annoy, do not be easily annoyed. AND, do not recruit for ANY other business, as per Policy 20 in the Melaleuca Statement of Policies and Definitions. Origin: 1:343/164 Distribution: 1:343/164 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 200/Month Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Kellie 1:343/164.0 Jim Short, 1:138/240.0 Last changed: 31-Mar-95 by Lawrence Kellie, 1:343/164.0 MELEE MELEE and Banzai Software support and chat conference The MELEE Conference is for MELEE (and other Banzai Software releases) support, and for chat that is someway/somehow related to the game of MELEE, medieval combat, taunting between Warriors, or the announcement of Blood Match Challenges and Tournements. We're pretty loose and you can get away with a lot in here if you have any sense of humor at all..... Origin: 1:2320/230 Distribution: FidoNet.NA Backbone, DoorNet Backbone, V-net Backbone Gateways: DoorNet via 1:2320/230, V-Net via 1:229/0 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Kevin Higgins, 1:2320/230 Last changed: 12-May-95 by Kevin Higgins, 1:108/325 MEMORIES Nostalgia The good old days are here again. A place to share thoughts and feelings from our pasts. Old time trivia questions always welcome. Origin: 1:135/71 Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 200/Week Rule File: MEMORIES.RUL Flags: Moderators: Kent Anderson, 1:382/1201 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Kent Anderson, 1:382/1201.0 MENSA Mensa, intelligence, education, other hi-IQ groups, etc. An echo for current and potential members of Mensa (a high-IQ society), and anyone else, to discuss Mensa, intelligence, education, other related matters, and anything else. Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, Z2-BACKBONE, RBBSNET, METRONET, USENET, maybe more Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/D Flags: Moderators: Dave Aronson, 1:109/120 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Dave Aronson, 1:109/120 MENSANS_ONLY Mensans Only Echo for Members Only A non-Backbone Echo distributed via past or present members for the purpose of general discussion between members only. Anyone may read the Echo but only verified members of American Mensa, Ltd., or any other official Mensa organization may post messages in the Echo. Origin: 1:374/14@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1, ZONE2 Gateways: Zone-2 VIA 2:286/115 # Nodes: 30 Volume: 25/week Flags: Moderators: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 MENS_ISSUES Men's Issues Topics of interest to men, as men. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 15/Day Flags: Moderators: Ken Wiebe, 1:340/47 Ken.Wiebe, @f47.n340.z1.fidonet.org Last changed: 25-May-95 by Ken Wiebe, 1:340/47.0 MENTAL_HEALTH Mental Health An Electronic Support Group for individuals suffering from Depression, Phobias, Schizophrenia and other Mental Health Impairments. This is not meant to be an academic discussion area, it is to provide help and support to those in need. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 META_UFO Metaphysics, UFOs and correlation discussion. Discussion of the appearance of UFOs/Aliens in historical metaphysical works and ramifications thereof as well as the metaphysical implications of UFOs/Aliens/Abductions in the past, the present and possible future. Any subject encompassed by the general term 'Metaphysics' may be discussed including but not limited to: Occult, Paranormal, Brotherhoods and mystery schools, Ancient Civilizations as well as others. Likewise any subject matter to do with UFOs, Extraterrestrials, Alien Abduction, Men In Black as well as other related is allowed. Origin: 1:203/163.2 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 11 Volume: 150 messages per week Flags: Moderators: Clark Hathaway, 1:203/163.2 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Clark Hathaway, 1:203/163 MEX See the "MECCA" echo listing Use the MECCA Conference for discussion and sharing of MEX and MECCA language DESC files for the Maximus CBCS. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gary Gilmore, 1:2410/400 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by gary gilmore, 1:2410/400 MEX-I-CODER Maximus MEX Language Programmers Conference Conference for discussion and sharing of Mex Language scripts and programming tips among Maximus Sysops. Topics relating to setup or operation of Maximus/Squish should be directed to the MUFFIN/TUB echos. Topics relating to MECCA/MUL programming should be directed to the MECCA echo. Maximus and Squish are trademarks of Lanius Corporation. Origin: 1:215/705 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mike Burgett, 1:215/705 Last changed: 30 Aug 95 by Mike Burgett, 17:600/200 MEXICAN_LINK Mexico's International Link Una conferencia bilinge (espa¤ol<>ingl‚s) de tema abierto excepto temas religiosos y pol¡tico para realzar el intercambio de informaci¢n y fomentar amistades entre la gente de M‚xico y lo de mas del mundo. Un foro excelente para aprender/practicar su otro idioma con habladores nativos. A bi-lingual (Spanish<>English) non-topical, non-political, non-religious conference designed to enhance the exchange of information and to develop friendships between the people of Mexico and the rest of the world. An excellent forum to learn/practice another language with native speakers. Origin: 1:202/707 Mexican Link Distribution: International ZONE-1 ZONE-2 ZONE-3 ZONE-4 Gateways: 1:202/707 VIA 4:972/4, 1:202/711 VIA 2:2/777, 1:202/701 VIA 3:640/946 # Nodes: 60 Volume: 450/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Felipe Bartel, 1:202/707 Moderators: Brenda Donovan, 1:202/701 Moderators: Marcia Chabert, 4:972/4 Last changed: 27 Jun 95 by Felipe Bartel, 1:202/707 MFILEPMSUP MaxFile/PM-MaxFile/2 Support Conference Provided for users of the MaxFile/PM and MaxFile/2 FILES.BBS managers for OS/2. Questions regarding updates, support, registration or just plain how to use the topic are considered on topic. In general it is a place to relax and learn just what you can do with them. Origin: 1:201/60 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 5/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Craig Morrison, 1:201/60.0 Moderators: Serge Forget, 1:243/68.0 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Serge Forget, 1:243/68 MICROCOM Microcom Modem Support Echo Discussion of Microcom modems. Problems, solutions, complaints, praises and comments about the modems are welcome. Ownership of a Microcom modem is a key to participation, but certainly not a requirement. We currently have the Microcom Sysop Coordinator as an echo participant. This is an echo frequented by well-behaved participants. Origin: 1:130/40 Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 10/Week Rule File: MICROCOM.RUL Flags: Moderators: Greg Sanders, 1:130/40 Last changed: 05 Aug 95 by Greg Sanders, 1:130/40 MIDI-NET MIDI-NET(tm) * International MIDI Conference * For Discussion of MIDI, Computer Music and Synths. Origin: Distribution: International Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Rick Ashworth, 1:1/211 MIDI-PROGRAMMING MIDI Software Programmer's Conference MIDI Technical Conference, Software Programming Origin: Distribution: International Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Rick Ashworth, 1:1/211 MIDRANGE IBM Midrange Systems (S/3x & AS/400) For the discussion of the IBM Midrange Family of mini-computers. This includes the System/34, System/36, System/38, & Application System/400. The Midrange echo is also distributed as an Internet Mailing list (midrange-l). Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: Alternet via 1:107/583; ESN (zone 390) via 1:143/110; # Nodes: 3 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: David Gibbs, 1:115/439 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by David Gibbs, 1:115/439 MILITARY_PEOPLE Military Contacts/People Military issues of all kinds, For active duty, retired, veterans, disa Origin: Distribution: International Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: Rule File: MLTRYPPL.RUL Flags: Moderators: Kenneth Mcabee 1:271/460, Scott Reeves, 1:271/255 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Kenneth Mcabee, 1:271/460 MINOR_HOCKEY Minor League Hockey Echo An echo for the discussion of all minor hockey leagues, including the International Hockey League, American HL, East Coast HL, Central HL, Colonial HL, Western HL, and Sunshine HL. Discussion of college hockey, major junior league hockey, and European hockey leagues is also on-topic. Origin: 1:151/135 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott D. Rhodes, 1:151/135.13 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Scott D. Rhodes, 1:151/135.13 MISSING National Missing Persons Echo This echo is for locating living friends, relatives, acquaintences, class mates, etcetera that you may have lost track of over the years, or are just attempting to locate. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: GTPower RHIME Relay_Net Family Net SearchNet # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Marv Cotton, 1:387/622 Moderators: , Last changed: 10 Aug 95 by Marv Cotton, 1:387/622 MISSING_CHILD Missing Children Echo This echo is for helping locate Children Missing due to stranger abductions, parental abductions, runaways etc. Participation of all and postings on any missing child is welcome. This echo is also for the disemination of information on finding lost children and protection children from abduction. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: GT-Net Family_Net INTERNET GTPower RIME RBBS_Net Search_Net # Nodes: N/A Volume: 40/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Marv Cotton, 1:387/622 Moderators: , Last changed: 10 Aug 95 by Marv Cotton, 1:387/622 MISSIONS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Missionary Newsletter Conference Missionary Letters from the Mission fields. READ ONLY Conference, Discussions NOT allowed! Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 30 Volume: 10/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Maureen Hoffman, 8:8/0 Last changed: 18 Jun 94 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 MJ.CHATTER Moose Jaw General Chatter echo A general chatter conference for bbs users in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private Restricted to local area only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Murray Pirt, 1:140/79.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Murray Pirt, 1:140/79 MJ.FORSALE Moose Jaw For Sale echo A general for-sale conference for bbs users in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private Restricted to local area only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Murray Pirt, 1:140/79.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Murray Pirt, 1:140/79 MJ.SYSOP Moose Jaw Sysop echo A general conference for sysops of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, Canada bbs' Origin: Distribution: Private Restricted to local area only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Murray Pirt, 1:140/79.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Murray Pirt, 1:140/79 MK !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Mythical Kingdom Support Echo A support area for all Mythical Kingdom software, including (But not limited to) MKQwk, MKRead, and MK BBS. Origin: Distribution: 1:110/290, 1:288/14, 1:151/1000, 1:151/1003 Gateways: ChateauNet # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Mark May, 1:110/290 Last changed: 30 Jul 94 by Mark May, 1:110/290 MK_DEV !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Mythical Kingdom Programming/Development An area to discuss further development of MK BBS software and utilities. Origin: Distribution: 1:110/290 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark May, 1:110/290 Last changed: 30 Jul 94 by Mark May, 1:110/290 ML-BASEBALL Major League Baseball An area for the discussions of the great sport of BASEBALL! Baseball is headed for it's first three-division playoffs! Will the Braves and Indians face off in the 1995 World Series or will the Red Sox finally crush the Bambino's curse? Everyone is welcome to share facts, figures, opinions, questions and observations about baseball. Share information about your local team or your favorite stars. Great trivia contests are run year round. We have our resident rules "experts" and are never shy to share an opinion. Come to a forum where the love of the National Passtime is kept alive with debates, stories, & memories. We LOVE Baseball. If you do also, you should be getting ML-BASEBALL!. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 130 +/- Volume: 60/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark Yoder, 1:3634/22 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Mark Yoder, 1:3634/22 MLM Multi-Level Marketing conference The purpose of this conference is for those engaged in Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), or those interested in MLM, to discuss various tips, techniques, methods, warnings, legal matters, and other information of general interest to those engaged in MLM (also known as "Network Marketing"). Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Chris Gunn, 1:202/1008 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Chris Gunn, 1:202/1008 MM1_TECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! OS9.68K A echo conferance for the growing number of MM/1 users to exchange ideas, programs and help. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 15 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Warren Hrach, 1:202/745 Last changed: 28-Mar-95 by Warren Hrach, 1:202/745 MM_EXEC !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Melaleuca Marketing Executives This echo is for Melaleuca Marketing Executives. The purpose is to discuss all aspects of the business. Melaleuca, being a unique non-MLM business, offers different challenges for the Marketing Executive than for a working in an MLM. This echo is by invitation and verification of Melaleuca Marketing Executive status. The rules are simple, do not annoy, do not be easily annoyed. AND, do not recruit for ANY other business, as per Policy 20 in the Melaleuca Statement of Policies and Definitions. This echo for the Pember line only. Origin: 1:343/164 Distribution: 1:343/164 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 200/Month Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Kellie 1:343/164.0 Jim Short, 1:138/240.0 Last changed: 31-Mar-95 by Lawrence Kellie, 1:343/164.0 MOD1000 Tandy 1000 Personal Computers Users Conference MOD1000 Conference is for the Tandy 1000 owner. Discussions include: Hardware upgrades, software compatibility and general problems encountered in the everyday use of the Tandy Computer. Participating in this conference are representatives from Radio Shack, Sysops, Users. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 50/Week Rule File: MOD1000.RUL Flags: Moderators: Paul Casey, 1:343/117 Last changed: 05 Jun 95 by Paul Casey, 1:343/117 MODEMER !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Modemer Topics dealing with the addiction of modeming Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 MODEMS Discussion of modems of all types. The purpose of the MODEMS echo is to provide a forum for discussion of all modem brands and models (anything from 1200 to 33.6, but with primary focus on high speed modems in particular), as well as discussion of modem setups, init. strings and configurations. New product announcements and discussions are welcome. Ads for sale/trade as well as product-bashing comments are not. Origin: 1:3654/144 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael Edinger, 1:3654/144 Last changed: 11 Aug 95 by Michael Edinger, 1:3654/144 MODEMS_TECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Modems Technical Technical discussions relating to modems Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 MODERATOR !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Moderator's Discussion Echo For moderators of all echos to exchange ideas, help and discuss the ever changing face of Fidonet echomail and echo participants. Prior permission to access echo required by sending your ELIST entry or receipt via netmail to any ONE of the moderators. See rules file for details. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: MDRTR.RUL Flags: Moderators: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 William Degnan, 1:382/39 Last changed: 01-Mar-95 by Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 MODR8TR Moderator Echo For Fidonet Moderators. The PRIMARY purpose of this echo is to provide a centralized forum for the discussion of problems faced by Moderators of conferences that are being distributed through one of the various echomail distribution channels using Fidonet nodenumbers. Moderators and Co-Moderators are welcome and encouraged to participate in this conference. Participants must have their conference listed in the ELIST. Origin: 1:232/10 Distribution: PLANET CONNECT Z1_BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 MODS MOD discussion/review/trade echo (Amiga music file format) An echo for the discussion, review, and obtaining of MOD files, a music file format widely used on many platforms, including the IBM and the Amiga. Origin: 1:272/169 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Kyle Knack, 1:272/169 Moderators: Mike Zier, 1:272/169 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Mike Zier, 1:272/169 MODULA-2 Modula-2 Programming Language General technical conference for the programming language Modula-2. Intended for programmers and implementors. Emphasis on language and standards, not particular products. General rules are: o Friendly technical discussion about the language Modula-2. o Stick to Modula-2 please. o Avoid "my language is better than yours" wars. o Absolutely no commercials or touting of products by their vendors. Conduct your business in non-routed netmail, not at the expense of the net. o On the other hand, User reviews of products are much appreciated. o Proper FidoNet origin lines, addresses, etc. No non-7bit-ASCII. o No gating to other networks without consent of moderator. o Leave your guns at the door. Origin: Distribution: WORLD Gateways: Usenet comp.lang.modula2 # Nodes: 500 Volume: 50/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Randy Bush, 1:105/6 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Lisa Gronke, 1:105/6 MONTE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! MONTY PYTHON CONFERENCE Devoted to all fans of the British comedy group Monty Python. While most messages should be about Monty Python or quoting from the group, conversations of mutual interest among fans will be considered to be "on topic". Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: BACKBONE ZONE-1,ZONE-2, RBBS Net Via 1:10/8 # Nodes: 141 Volume: 425/Week Flags: Moderators: Bill Fisch, 1:264/174 Last changed: 24-Mar-95 by Bill Fisch, 1:264/400 MOORCOCK Michael Moorcock Discussion Echo The Michael Moorcock Discussion Echo is a place for fans of the famed science-fiction/fantasy writer to discuss his works, such as The Eternal Champion series, the Dancers at the End of Time, Jerry Cornelius, or whatever. Also topical is the music Moorcock has done, ranging from his solo material to his work with Hawkwind to the material he recorded with Blue Oyster Cult. Be there or be doomed to perpetually miss out! Origin: 1:124/9005 Distribution: Private distribution, via 1:124/9005. Net 124. Net 130. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steve Quarrella, 1:124/9005 Moderators: Steve Quarrella, dfish@metronet.com Moderators: Konrad Arflane, 1:124/9005.4 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Steve Quarrella, 1:124/9005 MORMON MORMON Open Conference Open conference for discussion of topics pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons). Origin: 1:104/438@FIDONET Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone, LDSNet, LDSSNet, MetroNet Backbone Gateways: FidoNet Zone-1 Backbone thru 1:104/438 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gene Humbert, 1:104/438@FIDONET Moderators: Gene Humbert, 200:5000/551@METRONET Last changed: 14 Aug 95 by Jason Steck, 1:285/424 MOTORCYCLE INTERNATIONAL echo, Anything associated with motorcycles. This Conference is for discussions about MOTORCYCLES: Accessories, Repairs, Tips about Motorcycle repairs or maintenance and Riding of any kind. Dirt Bikes, Racing, favorite rides in the Desert, Mountains, Plains, Cross Country, rides along the Seacoast, Camping on Motorcycles. et al. What is your favorite Bike? How long have you been riding? Even if you have never ridden a Motorcycle, but are Interested in the Sport, you are welcome. Some Bikers you will meet here have been riding for many years. --- So it can be interesting, lets Grab a cool drink and "Kick Tires!" PLEASE_Refuse_to_respond_in_the_echo_to_messages_which_offend_you. If you must respond, send it to the SysOp on the BBS where it originated. If Criticism doesn't fit in this oval ...o... send it to >NUL ;-) Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE and GROUPMAIL Gateways: -0- # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/DAY Moderators: Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 MOVIES/TV !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Movies/TV Discussions on movies and television shows Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 MOVIETV Movies & TV Be Siskel or Ebert! Films or tv series; reviews of films on video. Origin: 1:106/7799 Distribution: Local HCBBS systems, generally the Net 106 area Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799 MPS MicroProse MicroProse Technical Support Origin: 1:261/1353 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 8 Backbone Gateways: 8:8/8 # Nodes: 167 Volume: 35/DAY Flags: Moderators: Michael Huggins, 1:261/1041 Jim McConkey, 1:261/1353 Quentin Chaney, 1:261/1353 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Michael Huggins, 1:261/1041 MST3K Mystery Science Theater 3000 A general discussion on the cable comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000 and classic bad science fiction/fantasy movies as well as bad television in a relaxed atmosphere. Discussion of COMEDY CENTRAL general programming is also allowed. "Bite me, it's fun!" Origin: Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 167 Volume: 75/Day Flags: Moderators: Tony Trujillo, 1:280/9 Will Morgan, 1:3819/128 Holly McKinney, 1:3616/20 Last changed: 27-May-95 by Tony Trujillo, 1:280/9 MS_EXCEL Microsoft Excel Conference Technical discussion of Excel, including VBA, v4.0 macros, and OLE/DDE. Origin: 1:100/591 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 130 Volume: 125/month Flags: Moderators: Kerry Vinson, 1:100/591 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Kerry Vinson, 1:100/591 MTG_TRADE MtG and other deckmaster-like card games Buy/Sell/Trade echo. An echo devoted to the Buying/Selling/Trading of the Wizards of the Coast Magic the Gathering card game, any new Wizards of the Coast deckmaster products, and any deckmaster-like card games such as INWO, ST:CCG, Wyvern, On The Edge, Dixie, Spellfire, Hacker, etc. Origin: 1:362/602 Distribution: 1:362/602 Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Steve McKnelly, 1:362/666 Steve McKnelly, @cyberspace.com Last changed: 09-May-95 by Steve McKnelly, 1:362/666 MTG_WOC discussion. An echo devoted to the discussion of the Wizards of the Coast Magic the Gathering card game, any new Wizards of the Coast deckmaster products, and any deckmaster-like card games such as INWO, ST:CCG, Wyvern, On The Edge, Dixie, Spellfire, etc. Buy/Sell/Trade/Auction messages are NOT allowed in the echo. See MTG_TRADE for trading all of your CCGs. Origin: 1:305/127 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 150/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tamara Hodge, 1:305/105.6 Moderators: Tamara Hodge, coyote@scf.nmsu.edu Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Tamara Hodge, 1:305/105 MUFFIN Maximus BBS Software Support Conference (Sysops Only) Conference for discussion of the Maximus Computer-Based Conversation System (BBS) and directly related utilities. Access limited to SysOps who currently run or are setting up a Maximus BBS system. Origin: 1:2410/400 Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: MXBBSNET via 2:240/5200, FBMInet via 1:134/4000 # Nodes: 250 Volume: 150/Day Flags: Moderators: Gary Gilmore, 1:2410/400 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by gary gilmore, 1:2410/400 MULT-SCLEROSIS Multiple Sclerosis By request of a local support group at one of the hospitals, this Electronic Support Group is now being formed. As the name implies, it is support group for MS. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 MUSE Muse Studio (Poetry Discussion) This Fido conference is designed as an international forum to encourage poets to master the craft by posting poetry both old and new, exploring techniques, and informing on poetry news and conferences. Of most importance will be discussions on a wide range of subjects, the purpose of which will be to generate and develop poetry through an exchange of ideas. This is not just a beginner's workshop, but a virtual spot for increasing mastery in the field through discussion, feature articles, and reviews. However, ALL are invited, and critiques may be requested. News of contests, markets, books, and media will also be presented. Origin: 1:3601/25 Distribution: 1:3601/25, 1:3615/41, 1:3601/88, 1:135/907, 1:106/12, 1:163/504, 1:243/50, 1:240/1 Gateways: # Nodes: 58 Volume: 250/mth Flags: Moderators: Claire Brunetti, 1:3601/77 Last changed: 04 Jul 95 by Claire Brunetti, 1:3601/77 MUSIC !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Music Discussion of All Types This echo is for all discussion of music, from classical to punk, Aerosmith to ZZ Top. If you heard a new song and want to know who sang it, or want to talk about your old lps (what are those?), this is the place to do it. You can talk about practically anything relating to music. Origin: Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 150/Day Flags: Moderators: Kevin Crays, 1:3803/1.2 Last changed: 05-Mar-95 by Kevin Crays, 1:3803/1.2 MUSICIAN'S_SERVICES Musician's Classified Conference Musician's For Sale, Help Wanted, etc. Echo Origin: Distribution: Backbone, All Fnet Zones Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Rick Ashworth, 1:1/211 MUSICSYN Computer and Electronic Music Synthesis Design & Applications Musical Composition and Performance using computers and dedicated music synthesisers and using of computers in music/sound arts. Origin: 1:203/11 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: Available for distribution to all requested # Nodes: 25 Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Bonnie Goodwin, 1:203/11 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Bonnie Goodwin, 203/11 MUSIC_BOX !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Music Box Conference themed to all kinds of music Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 MUSIC_COMP_101 Music Composition Conference Conference for composers/arrangers/theorists. Origin: Distribution: International Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Rick Ashworth, 1:1/211 MUZZLE Pre-1840 Muzzleloading Discussion of PRE-1840 muzzleloading and related subjects. NO politics allowed! Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Fred Miller, 1:260/750 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Fred Miller, 1:260/750 MW_GENE Midwest Genealogy Conference This conference is for the distribution of Mid Western Genealogical information. This echo will cover what is now known as Region 11 of the Fidonet. This includes IN, IL, OH KY, MI, and WI. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 70 Volume: 90/Week Flags: Moderators: Cyndi Pote, 1:231/30.0 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Brian Murrey, 1:231/30 MW_SYSOP Mid West SysOp Chat General chat, system operators only. This Fidonet based echo is directed at the folks living in the midwest, but is not limited to just Fidonet or Region 14 or FTN's Also see MW_USER and BRANSON Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 MW_USERS Mid West Users Chat General chat, Rated "G" only. This Fidonet based echo is directed at the folks living in the midwest, but is not limited to just Fidonet (or Region 14)! Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 MYTHOLOGY Mythology Conference. General Mythology Discussion -- Both Classical & Modern Origin: 1:108/155 Distribution: Fidonet backbone, Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 15/Day Flags: Moderators: James Nerlinger, 1:108/155 Last changed: 12 Jun 95 by James Nerlinger, 1:108/155 M_P_D Multiple Personality Disorder Support Conference for support & discussion of MPD. This conference is for individuals with MPD & for families of patients with MPD. Anyone interested in the discussion of MPD is welcome. Pseudonyms MUST be allowed. Barb Murphy, 1:130/911 has updated this entry to maintain its backbone status pending clarification of the moderators intentions. Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jack Zeller, 1:369/34 Tammy Zeller, 1:369/34 Dr. Gary Lefkof, 1:124/2121 Last changed: 22-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 NATURISM Naturist Lifestyle and Discussion International forum for discussion of issues and choices related to a clothing-optional lifestyle. Obviously more than just dropping one's fig leaf, what is naturism? What are some of the problems and advantages of a naturist lifestyle? What are some of your favorite nude beaches, resorts, clubs? NATURISM is *not* intended for sexual discussions. (Began 3/94) Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Zones 1-6 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 15/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 NATURIST Naturist/nudist discussion An echo for the serious naturist, the wannabe, and even the simply curious. Topics include skinny dipping, clothing-optional beaches, organized clubs, where to go, why participate, how to get more information for your area, family involvement, current official attitudes, and much more. Full names are encouraged, but first names only are accepted. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Zone 2 via 2:251/19 at VFC Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 80/Week Flags: Moderators: Wayne Silsbee, 1:105/223 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Wayne Silsbee, 1:105/223 NAVY U.S. Navy Support Echo Conference Support Echo for anyone who has an interest in the Department of the NAVY (DON) in general. Mainly a generic topic discussion conference for folks to air their views and talk about current DON issues, or ANY of the issues concerning the military services. A good place to reminisce or to try and locate Shipmates. Origin: 1:112/90 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 95 Volume: 350/Month Rule File: NAVY.RUL Flags: Moderators: Wade Fallin, 1:112/90 Moderators: Tony Conte, 1:115/950 Moderators: Debra Milner, 1:112/285 Moderators: Rich Cowan, 1:112/26 Last changed: 04 Jun 95 by Tony Conte, 1:115/950 NBA_ECHO National Basketball Association discussion This echo gives Fidonetters' the best in discussion of the NBA!! Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 200/Week Rule File: NBAECHO.RUL Flags: Moderators: Damian Stamm, 1:273/406 Last changed: 23 Jun 95 by Damian Stamm, 1:273/406 NCAA !!! DELETE WARNING !!! College Sports Discussion This echo gives Fidonetters' the best in discussion of College Sports!! Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 1 Volume: 1/Week Flags: Moderators: Damian Stamm, 1:273/406 Last changed: 08-Mar-95 by Damian Stamm, 1:273/406 NCRC13 Region 13 Coordinators Region 13 Net Coordinators Conference. Participation is limited to NCs in Region 13 and RC13. *ECs in Region 13 are also invited to participate. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Region 13 Coordinator, 1:13/0 Moderators: Region 13 Echomail Coordinator, 1:13/1 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 NEAMY_SYSOP New England AMIGA SysOp Discussion Echo This is a discussion area intended for BBS SysOps running AMIGA BBS's in the North East United States area. Origin: 1:326/209.0 Distribution: FidoNet 1:101/336 326/209 Gateways: # Nodes: 3 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Lembree, 1:326/209.0 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Rick Lembree, 326/209 NET140.ALIASES Net 140 Alias Chatter echo A chatter conference for alias users in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.BBS.ADS Net 140 BBS Adverisement echo Announce and advertise your BBS in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.CHATTER Net 140 Chatter echo A chatter conference for users in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.ECHOHUBS Net 140 Admin echo Administration conference for echohubs in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.FLAME Net 140 Flame echo A Provincial Flame conference in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.FORSALE Net 140 For Sale echo A For Sale conference for all users in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.HUBS Net140 administrative echo An administrative echo for the mail movers of Net 140. Write access by invitation only Origin: Distribution: Private, restricted to Net 140 Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Ken Read, 1:140/12 NET140.LONELY Net 140 Romantic Chatter echo A romantic chatter conference in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.MUSIC.&.TV Net 140 Chatter echo A chatter conference for discussing television and music related topics in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.PET Net 140 Pet Chatter echo A chatter conference for discussing pets in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.RPG Net 140 RPG Chatter echo A conference for discussion of Role Playing Games in Net 140 Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.SCOUTER Net 140 Scouting echo A conference for Scouting users in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.SPORTS Net 140 Amateur Sports echo A conference for amateur sports in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.SYSOP Net 140 Sysop echo An admin conference for sysops in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET140.TECH Net 140 Technical echo A technical support conference for users in Net 140, Saskatchewan, Canada Origin: Distribution: Private restricted to Net140 only Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: NC140, 1:140/0.0 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Ken Read, 1:140/0 NET343 Net 343 in Seattle, Admin echo for sysops in Net 343 only. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: David Stanley, 1:343/96 Last changed: 18 Jul 95 by David Stanley, 1:343/96 NETLINE Coordination Echo for *.C's of the Other Networks Participants can share information on Independent Echoes, Technical matters, etc. Requests to join echo should be netmailed to 1:261/1352 with segment of Alternative Network Nodelist to substantiate *.C status. Origin: 1:261/1352 Distribution: various Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 NETSYSOP Net 135 sysop conference This is the Net 135 sysops conference. It is a private conference for Net 135 sysops only. Former members of Net 135 who are FidoNet sysops are allowed. This conference is presently unmoderated and this listing is intended to announce that the tagname and key are in use. Should the conference be changed to a moderated conference or the N135C or N135EC request the password, it will be given to the moderator or the N*C as the case might be. The lister claims no rights to moderate or have any duties or rights to the conference and does this because, having been a sysop since before FidoNet started, is probably brain damaged. The elisting will be kept active unless I get fedup with it, in which case I will turn it over to the one person who has ever claimed to be the moderator. Origin: Distribution: private Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: No one. Inquiries to Bert Sainz, 1:135/55 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Bert Sainz, 1:135/55 NET_ADMIN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Network Administration Private for PRIME network SysOps. Origin: Distribution: 1:18/98 Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 NET_DEV FidoNet NetWork Development Echo This echo is for the technical discussion of Fidonet network development and Fidonet technical standards Origin: Distribution: WorldWide Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 20/Day Flags: Moderators: Steve T. Gove, 1:106/6.0 Last changed: 15 Jul 95 by Steve T. Gove, 1:106/6 NET_IBM !!! DELETE WARNING !!! NET_IBM Generic IBM conference (FamilyNet). Origin: Distribution: 1:115/887 8:8/0 Gateways: FIDONET 8:8/0<>1:115/887 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Hoffman, 8:8/0 Last changed: 18 Jun 94 by Bob Hoffman, 1:115/887 NET_PURPOSE Networking for a Purpose general forum Networking between professionals in Forty Plus of MN and members of affiliated professional associations. For professional growth and enrichment purposes. Participation is restricted to members. Regional emphasis in the Upper Midwest, but no geographic limits. Intended to supplement meetings to "swap business cards" with a means to stay in touch when travel and meeting schedules just don't give enough contact nor enough data access nor data retention for the goals. Non-profit. Look for open meetings and special topic teleconferences. Has private Networking for a Purpose echos & member activities. Membership in a Forty Plus group is not required, but membership in a professional association that is affiliated with a Forty Plus group is. Access requires a FAX from your group to 40 Plus of MN... ask. FAX & voicemail at (612) 683-9898. Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG, 1:282/78.0 Gateways: Fidonet via 1:282/78 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Moderators: Chuck Cole, 1:282/78.0 Last changed: 07 Jul 95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 NET_WIDE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Network General Chat General discussion. Origin: Distribution: 1:18/98 Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 NEURAL_NET Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Discussion Echo Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) represent the "bottom-up" school of Artificial Intelligence modelling. ANNs are models of cognitive computation based upon and inspired by biological nervous systems, using many low level processors with massive interconnection in order to accomplish significant function in adaptive signal processing, pattern recognition, expert systems, process control, DNA sequence recognition, and many other applications. Cognitive and behavioral scientists are able to model many phenomena through even the simple ANN models available now. This Echo serves to support those interested in this multi-disciplinary field to locate resources, discuss problems, and exchange code related to ANNs. Significant news items from the Usenet comp.ai.neural-nets newsgroup, Neuron Digest listings, calls for papers, meeting announcements, and other news from the outside world get posted in NEURAL_NET. Discussion of the implications of ANN technology coexists with discussions of applications. If thinking about the "how" of thinking appeals to you, this Echo should be on your "must read" (and write) list. The distribution is public and international for this echo. Origin: Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone, Zone-2, Zone-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 8/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Wesley R. Elsberry, 1:386/385 Last changed: 27 Aug 95 by Wesley R. Elsberry, 1:386/385 NEUROLOGY COVERING NERVE RELATED DISORDERS AND EPILEPSY COVING BRAIN INJURIES, EPILEPSY, NERVE RELATED TOPICS. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: AL SMITH, 1:351/281@FIDONET ORG. Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by AL SMITH, 1:351/281 NEWOPUS New Opus Sysop Echo An information and technical Echo for the new Opus Sysop who may require extra assistance in getting her/his Opus BBS running in top form. The Echo is also open to Users who may be considering taking the plunge into running an Opus BBS. Origin: 1:374/14@fidonet.org Distribution: ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE3 Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 25/week Flags: Moderators: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 NEWSCHAT Read and discuss FidoNews articles _ONLY_ A Zone-1-wide echo for users and SysOps to read the FidoNews on-line, and comment and chat about what's happening in Fidonet. No article submissions will be accepted. Topics limited to 3 weeks from the date of the original article. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 30/Week Rule File: NEWSCHAT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 NEWTON Newton Personal Digital Assistants & Intelligence Newton is a technology from Apple Computer in cooperation with Sharp, Siemens/Rolm, Matsushita & Motorola that helps people to communicate. The first Newton product is the Apple Newton MessagePad. In this echo we discuss Newton products & technology, with special attention to the extraordinary handwriting recognition, intelligent assistant abilities, and connectivity options to other computers, using a client-client-server archetecture. We also talk about how cool the product is! Origin: 1:125/110 Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Richard Bollar, 1:125/110.0 Richard Bollar, @swizzle.com Last changed: 23-May-95 by Richard Bollar, 125/110 NEW_CANADA Building a New Canada Constructive Discusions on Canadian Issues Origin: Zone 1 backbone Distribution: Zone 1 backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 6 Volume: 50/week Flags: Moderators: Diana Hu Moderators: John Gyulasi, 1:153/968 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by John Gyulasi, 1:153/968 NEW_FIDO_USER New FidoNet Users Questions & Discussion This echo is for new users to FidoNet to talk with other new users as well as more experienced users to discuss what is available with FidoNet and how to get the most out of FidoNet. Origin: 1:106/7008 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Alvin Brinson, 1:106/7008 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Alvin Brinson, 1:106/7008 NEW_SYSOP Novice sysops' support echo Tips, tricks, problem solving, setup help, and more.... Discussion and testing forum for new and novice sysops. Test msgs are ok; BBS and 'othernet' adverts are not. Origin: 1:2330/4 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: Z2 via 1:396/1 # Nodes: 100 Volume: 25/week Flags: Moderators: Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 NEW_WAVE_MUSIC New Wave Music Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Cory Richert, 1:246/22 Last changed: 12 Jun 95 by Scott Deslippe, 1:246/22 NE_AMIGA New England United States AMIGA Discussion Echo This is a discussion echo pertaining to all aspects of AMIGA computing, intended to be distributed throughout the New England United States. Origin: 1:326/209.0 Distribution: FidoNet 1:101/336 326/209 Gateways: # Nodes: 3 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Lembree, 1:326/209.0 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Rick Lembree, 326/209 NFB-TALK National Federation of the Blind news/discussion News and discussion of topics of specific interest to members of the National Federation of the Blind and our friends. Origin: 1:261/1125 Distribution: Zone-1 1:261/1125 Gateways: # Nodes: 225 Volume: 35/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: David Andrews, 1:261/1125 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by David Andrews, 1:261/1125 NFL National Football League An area for the friendly discussions of the great sport of FOOTBALL! Everyone is welcome to share facts, figures, opinions, questions and observations about football. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 325/day Flags: Moderators: Rob Ferrara, 1:390/87 Moderators: Greg King, 1:206/2503 Moderators: Dick Claiborne, 1:311/56 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Rob Ferrara, 1:390/87 NHEAL Nheal Natural healing topics Origin: Distribution: Privately distributed Gateways: # Nodes: 11 Volume: 3/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 NIGHT_SHIFT Gramps Kiersarge and the Crew: NWO - UFO - CONSPIRACIES Learn about the NWO and The UN in the USA. A place to discuss conspiracies and UFO Experiences. NIGHT SHIFT is a echo where the average user can voice his or her experiences with out fear of humiliation. It is not a Debate Echo or a Flame Echo. A profanity Free Echo. Origin: 1:105/64 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 250/Week Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 Moderators: Robert Wolf, 1:105/290 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 NIGHT_SHIFT Gramps Kiersarge and the Crew: NWO - UFO - CONSPIRACIES Learn about the NWO and The UN in the USA. A place to discuss conspiracies and UFO Experiences. NIGHT SHIFT is a echo where the average user can voice his or her experiences with out fear of humiliation. It is not a Debate Echo or a Flame Echo. A profanity Free Echo. Origin: 1:105/64 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 250/Week Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 Moderators: Robert Wolf, 1:105/290 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 NIGHT_SHIFT_ART-BELL Art Bell Coast to Coast Radio Talk Show Discussion Conference Alt.Fan.Art-Bell Gated News Group. Talk with Americas Most Popular all Night Coast to Coast Talk Show Host. Origin: 1:105/64 Distribution: Zone 1 Gateways: Internet # Nodes: 150/week Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 Last changed: 14 Aug 95 by Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 NIGHT_SHIFT_BASH_POLI political! The discussions can range from bashing politicians, politics, or anything political or even defending them. :) You can discuss reasons behind these or ask what someone thinks about something political that can be used to bash them (IE: Asking Democrats about Clinton giving money to the military). You can even just state your opinion on anything relating to politics. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Gateways: FosNet VIA 1:105/248 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Josh Kayser, 1:105/249 Moderators: Joe Shear, 1:105/248 Last changed: 05 Jun 95 by Josh Kayser, 1:105/249 NIGHT_SHIFT_CP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Night Shift Cross Post A companion Echo to NIGHT_SHIFT. Cross posts of interesting messages from other echos. Imported Text Files or Forwarded messages from other echos. Scanned/imported local News items of interest. Discussions pertaining to contents of articles in NIGHT_SHIFT_CP should be made in regular NIGHT_SHIFT echo Origin: 1:105/75 Distribution: Zone 1 via Planet Connect Gateways: SearchNet 1:330/201 # Nodes: 25 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Mark Butler, 1:105/75 Last changed: 07-Mar-95 by Mark Butler, 1:105/75 NIGHT_SHIFT_DEBATE Debate Subjects discussed in the Night Shift Echo. Open to all Discussion of Subjects discussed in the Night Shift echo and issues of intrust to the readers of Night Shift and Night Shift CP. Mostly Political - and UFO related subjects. A profanity Free Echo Origin: 1:105/64 Distribution: Zone 1 Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 150 / Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 Moderators: Susan Staley, 1:105/31 Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 NIGHT_SHIFT_THERAPY Where Users & Moderators can Discuss problems with each other. An echo where general discussion regarding perceived problems between echo participants and moderators can be discussed. No "FLAMES" - NO profaninty including Mild profanity allowed. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20 / Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 Last changed: 10 Aug 95 by Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 NIGHT_SHIFT_UFO Discussion of UFO's and Abductions and Related Topics. A No Flame No Debateing Echo for the Discussion of UFO's, Abductions and Related Topics. A profanity Free Echo. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20 / Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 Moderators: Jerry Shugars, 1:105/40.29 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64 NJGOFER North Jersey GOFER Network Sysop's Echo Private echo for NJ_GOFER/FidoNet Nodelisted SYSOPS. NJGOFER was Origin: 1:107/922 Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Moderators: Scott Drake, 20:20/0@nj_gofer Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 NJ_GOFER New Jersey's North West Gofer group The OFFICIAL GOFER echo for the Noreth West part of the GOFER_NJ network. Origin: NEW JERSEY Distribution: NEW JERSEY Gateways: # Nodes: 41 Volume: 50/W Flags: Moderators: Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 NJ_GOFER_NJ NJ_GOFER Administrative Echo Origin: 1:107/922 Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 NNJGOFER NJ_GOFER Independent Router Echo NNJGOFER was established so that those NJ_GOFER Members who are Indepenent Routers can discuss issues and problems. Origin: 1:107/922 Distribution: NJ_GOFER Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 NNJ_GOFER North Jersey GOFER Network Sysop's Echo Private echo for NJ_GOFER/FidoNet Nodelisted SYSOPS. NNJ_GOFER Origin: 1:107/922 Distribution: NJ_GOFER Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Moderators: Scott Drake, 20:20/0@NJ_GOFER Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 NON-FICTION Non-Fiction Writers' Conference A forum for non-fiction writers to share the heart and soul of their craft with other writers of fact-filled literature. Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Valery Frosty, 1:125/19 Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 Last changed: 15-May-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 NONSPORT_CARDS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Non-Sport Cards Discussion, News, Buying, and Selling of Non-Sport Trading cards including all Fantasy Art, Movie, TV, Adult, and Comic book related cards. No Sport card discussions allowed! Origin: Distribution: Fidonet BACKBONE Zone 1 Gateways: TrekNet via 87:6007/9019 # Nodes: 50 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Ed Dukeshire, 1:324/134.0 Last changed: 25-Mar-95 by Ed Dukeshire, 1:324/134.0 NOPIRACY Piracy/Computer Crime Discussion & Debate NOPIRACY offers a forum to discuss the various types of computer crime, and how to prevent them. The major subject is software piracy, but discussion of any type of computer crime is permitted. This echo is available to all users. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bryan Strawser, 1:2230/106 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Bryan Strawser, 1:2230/106 NORML Electronic Media Venture Marijuana Information This echo is for the discussion and exchange of information regarding the rescheduling of HEMP MEDS for affordable health care & maintenance, Effective Medicine: "Nature's Remedies", as a non toxic, self-administrable medication with remarkably few side effects, for AIDS with wasting syndrome and AIDS therapy, AZT, ALCOHOLISM, AMOVATIONAL SYNDROME,ANOREXIA NERVOSA, ANTIBACTERIAL CBD DISINFECTANT, ANXIETY, APPETITE STIMULANT, ARTHRITIS, ASTHMA, CANCER THERAPY, CHRONIC PAIN, CORN PLASTERS & POULTICES, DRUG DEPENDENCE TREATMENT, DYSMENORRHEA, EMPHYSEMA, EPILEPSY, EXPECTORANT, EYE DISEASEs, GLAUCOMA, HEAD INJURIES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, INSOMNIA, MIGRAINE HEADACHES, MOOD DISORDERS, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS & SPASMS, NAUSEA, NEURALGIA, NEUROLOGIC DISEASEs, MUSCLE SPASMS, PMS, RHEUMATISM, SICKLE-CELL ANEMIA, SALIVA REDUCER, SLEEP & RELAXATION, SPASM DISORDERS, STRESS DISORDERS, TUMORS and other disabling and or degenerative medical and emotional conditions or it's hundreds of therapeutic uses, as well as the discussion of renewable natural resource, HEMP, for the manufacture of products such as fiber, fiberboard, food, fuel, oil, paints, paper, pulp, rope and sealants. HEMP progress, related news, newsletters Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: GODNET 1:102/925 VIA 143:602/66 GATENET 1:102/925 VIA # Nodes: 675 Volume: 382/Week Rule File: NORML.RUL Flags: Moderators: David Rains, 1:147/1011.12 Last changed: 18 Jun 95 by David Rains, 1:133/3027 NOTREKSF NOTREKSF Discussion of SF TV & Video NOT RELATED TO STAR TREK Origin: Aardvark Park, 1:106/7799 Distribution: Local Only, the Houston, Texas Area. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Great Redhead, 1:106/7799 Last changed: 15-Apr-95 by Bruce Bozarth, 1:106/7799.0 NURSES_NETWORK NurseNet International A general chatter conference for nurses and those interested in nursing and health care as it impacts upon nursing. chit-chat and professional discussion. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 50/day Flags: Moderators: Mary Dickinson, 1:3603/450 Last changed: 19 Jul 95 by Mary Dickinson, 1:3619/41 NUTRITION Nutrition Discussions on food and its nutritional value. NOT a discussion for ersatz cure-alls. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 14 Volume: 25/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jeanne Garner, 147/119 Moderators: Fred Towner, 134/73 Moderators: Karen Long, 157/629 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 NU_SUPPORT I'natl NodeList UpDater Support Worldwide NodeList UpDater Support Echo Origin: 1:395/602 Distribution: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6 Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: Jim Smoot, 1:395/602 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Jim Smoot, 1:395/602 OASIS OAsis for compulsive overeaters For those interested in stopping compulsive eating and other eating disorders, and the Overeaters Anonymous program Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 50/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Michael J., 1:125/32 Moderators: Michael Jacob, 1:125/32 Last changed: 30 Aug 95 by Michael Jacob, 1:161/32 OBV_2 Oblivion/2 Discussion Oblivion/2 BBS Software Discussion Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mike Angle, 1:2410/409 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Mike Angle, 1:2410/409 OCI.TECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Front Door, MsgTrack, Toss Scan, Msgalert and FDsend Support Echo This is a support echo for Products distributed by OnLine Communications, Banger, Maine. The Authors of the Various Software might drop by or Questions will be answered by OCI Staff. This is NOT a CHIT-CHAT type echo. Technical Support is the main thrust. OCI will post update and pricing information from time to time...NO order taking will be done in the echo. Origin: 1:3620/2 Distribution: North America Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 Last changed: 01-Mar-95 by Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 OFFLINE Offline Readers, Doors, and Development The OFFLINE echo is where the users and authors of software that allow messages to be read offline hang out. Various mail formats are discussed. Novice to Expert level discussions are held. Some development discussions are held also. Origin: 1:3603/570 Distribution: Fidonet Z1 Backbone, Planet Connect, and various other Gateways: PlanoNet via 1:124/2113 # Nodes: 250 Volume: 20/Day Flags: Moderators: Paul Knupke Jr., 1:377/61 John Stewart, 1:124/2113 Last changed: 03-Apr-95 by Paul Knupke Jr., 1:377/61.0 OJ_SIMPSON !!! DELETE WARNING !!! People VS OJ Simpson Discussion An echo dedicated to the trial of OJ Simpson. Any disscussion related to the trial is allowed. Flames to a miniumn. Contact one of these nodes for a feed. 1:130/82, 1:2629/1, or 1:135/254 Origin: 1:130/82 Distribution: Private Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Don Teague, 1:130/82 Rick Rodriguez, 1:135/395 Last changed: 28-Mar-95 by Don Teague, 1:130/82 OKILLERS Operation: Overkill BBS Door Game Players/Game Discussion Both avid (and not so avid) players discuss their experiences in the wastelands of Operation: Overkill. Game players discuss game strategy and hints for both new and advanced players. Moderated by the author, Dustin Nulf. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 10/day Flags: Moderators: DUSTIN NULF, 1:124/6304 Last changed: 03 Jun 95 by Dustin Nulf, 1:124/6304 OLDCARS Old Cars and related topics A general conference for talking about old cars, parts for older cars, stories about old cars. What is an old car?? we'll talk about most anything older than 15 years or so. If you have a question if it is old, bring it up and see if we bark about it, (we won't bite). Origin: Distribution: Z1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 50/Week Rule File: OLDCARS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Gerry Calhoun, 1:102/1311 Last changed: 19-May-95 by Gerry Calhoun, 1:102/1311 OLDTRUCK OldTruck: What can you do with them??? Barter!!!! The OLDTRUCK echo is devoted to discussios concerning Barter, Conter-Trade and other allied fields. Origin: Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 OLD_ENGINE Old Engine lovers' discussion conference on Fido Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Elvis HArgrove, 1:397/6 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by ELVIS Hargrove, 1:397/6 ON_LINE_GAMES Talk about your Favorite ON LINE GAME Where Users, Sysops and Authors meet to talk about there Favorite BBS On Line Games. Origin: 1:105/64 Distribution: Zone 1 - Zone 6 Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Jordan, 1:105/314 Jimmy Bonds, 1:3607/21 Last changed: 20-May-95 by Gramps Kiersarge, 1:105/64.2 ON_THE_GO !!! DELETE WARNING !!! On The Go Exclusive discussion of travel and vacation plans Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 OOII Operation: Overkill BBS Door Game Setup/Technical Discussion Operation: Overkill installation and configuration of programs are discussed, and future additions to the game are put on the table for discussion. Moderated by the author, Dustin Nulf. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 10/day Flags: Moderators: DUSTIN NULF, 1:124/6304 Last changed: 03 Jun 95 by Dustin Nulf, 1:124/6304 OPENDOORS OpenDoors door programming toolkit conference This Echo is devoted to the "OpenDoors" C programming library, and BBS utility and door programming in general. Topics discussed in this conference include help in writing BBS door/utilitty programs, sharing of program ideas/source code, and suggestions, bug reports and information pertaining to future versions of OpenDoors. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 160/Month Flags: Moderators: Brian Pirie, 1:243/8 Last changed: 16-Jun-95 by Brian Pirie, 1:243/8 OPEN_BIBLE O.T. & N.T. INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDY FORUM BIBLE STUDIES, HISTORY DOCTRINES DERIVED FROM THE HOLY SCRIPTURES ONLY Origin: 1:100/519 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: Rule File: OPNBBL.RUL Flags: Moderators: Harvey Smith, 1:100/519 Last changed: 25-May-95 by Harvey Smith, 1:100/519 OS-DEBATE Operating System Debate OS-DEBATE focuses on discussion and comparisons of various operating systems and systems software such as DOS, Windows, OS/2, NT, and Unix. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2 Gateways: Zone-2 VIA 1:13/13 # Nodes: 120 Volume: 570/Week Flags: Moderators: Craig Swanson, 1:202/354 David Bannister, 1:265/101 Martin Pollard, 1:120/187 Last changed: 20-Apr-95 by Craig Swanson, 1:202/354.0 OS2 !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Fidonet International OS/2 Conference The OS/2 conference is for the discussion of the OS/2 operating system, its native applications, its marketing, and other directly related issues. Sysops are encouraged to carry the entire family of Fidonet OS/2 conferences so that their users will have access to all avenues of OS/2 discussion. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 1500/Week Flags: Moderators: Jim Gilliland, 1:141/209.3 Last changed: 15-Mar-95 by Jim Gilliland, 1:141/209.3 OS2BBS OS/2 BBS'ing Dedicated to the operation of OS/2 Native BBS systems under OS/2. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 600/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Lesner, 1:141/261 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Steve Lesner, 1:141/261 OS2DDD !!! DELETE WARNING !!! OS/2 Device Driver Development Programming and design of device drivers and other system-privileged code for the IBM OS/2 operating system. This includes Physical Device Drivers, Virtual Device Drivers, Adapter Device Drivers (ADDs), Logical Device Managers (FLTs, DMDs), NDIS-MAC LAN Device Drivers, Multimedia Device Drivers, Video Device (Presentation) Device Drivers, Printer Device Drivers, and File System Drivers. Development in assembly and C languages are the primary interests, although any language may be on-topic. Device driver issues for other operating systems, including DOS and Unix, are also permitted when relevant somehow to issues that may be encountered on the OS/2 platform. Although OS/2 is presently released for the Intel x86 architecture, discussion of OS/2 for the Power PC (Workplace OS) is specifically encouraged. Discussion of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) issues is also specifically encouraged. General non-programming technical support queries are off-topic. Note: This echo has no official sanction from IBM or anyone else. Origin: 1:323/107 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Mike Bilow, 1:323/107 Last changed: 14-Mar-95 by Mike Bilow, 1:323/107.0 OS2DOORS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! OS/2 Doorgames Discussion OS2DOORS is a place to discuss the development, distribution, installation, and use of OS/2 BBS doors. Doorgame users are welcome (door authors may use this echo as a place to provide support to players and sysops), but the emphasis is on technical issues: How can I write a door for OS/2? What's the difference between comm programming for OS/2 and comm programming for DOS? Can I write doors to improve my BBS without being an expert programmer? Is it possible to write PM doors, or to develop doors using REXX? Origin: 1:202/704 Distribution: Regional hubs available in the U.S. and Canada Gateways: # Nodes: 28 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Joel Downer, 1:202/704 Last changed: 12-Mar-95 by Joel Downer, 1:202/704 OS2DOS OS/2: DOS and Windows applications Discussion of DOS and Windows applications running under DESCRIPTION OS/2 in VDMs or VMBs. Any other Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jonathan de Boyne Pollard, FIDONET#2:440/4.0 Moderators: Jonathan de Boyne Pollard, FIDONET#2:440/4.3 Moderators: Jonathan de Boyne Pollard, @donor2.demon.co.uk Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Jonathan de Boyne Pollard, 2:440/4 OS2DOSBBS Support For DOS-Based BBS Software Under OS/2 An open conference for the discussion of running DOS-based BBS, mailer, door, and utility software in a DOS session under IBM's OS/2 operating system. Discussion of native OS/2 BBS software, as well as other OS/2-related topics, is permitted *ONLY* as far as they relate to running DOS-based BBS software under OS/2. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE GROUPMAIL Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Martin Pollard, 1:120/187 Last changed: 03 Jul 95 by Martin Pollard, 1:120/187 OS2GAMES OS/2 Games Echo Finally, an echo dedicated to OS/2 gaming! With the release of Galactic Civilizations and SimCity for OS/2 we can expect to see other high quality OS/2 games in the near future. This echo is dedicated to discussions, help, hints, information, strategy and all other facets of commercial and non-commercial OS/2 games. OS2GAMES is moderated by Patty Morris (1:380/25) and is available to any FidoNet node who wishes to participate. With moderator permission, this echo may be gated to any number of other mail networks including, but not limited to, FTN, QWK, Groupmail or other non zone based type networks.il or other non-zone based type networks. This echo is currently available on the Zone 1 Fidonet backbone and the OS2Net Backbone via 1:109/347. Origin: 1:380/25 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, OS2Net Backbone Gateways: OS2Net via 1:109/347 # Nodes: 26 V Volume: N/A Flags: Moderators: permission, this echo may be gated to any number of other DESC mail n Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Patty Morris, 1:380/25 OS2HW OS/2 Hardware Discussion of hardware issues relating to the OS/2 operating system such as device drivers, hardware compatibility, installation difficulties, and hardware performance. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-6 Gateways: Zone-2 VIA 1:12/12 Zone-6 VIA 3:712/353 # Nodes: 180 Volume: 380/Week Flags: Moderators: Craig Swanson, 1:202/354 Lynn Nash, 1:218/101 Last changed: 20-Apr-95 by Craig Swanson, 1:202/354.0 OS2INET The Internet and OS/2 Integration and Use Discussion of the Internet and how to interface with it in OS/2. Topics include Internet configuration, Internet clients and servers, scriping including REXX, HTML, and other Internet related coding, user assistance and distribution of interesting Internet WWW, Gopher, FTP sites, IRC channels, Winsock programs and utilities in Win-OS2. Origin: 1:343/179 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dennis Peterson, 1:343/179 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Dennis Peterson, 1:343/179 OS2LAN OS/2 Local Area Networks The OS2LAN conference deals with local area and wide area (LANs and WANs) network systems that involve the use of IBM's OS/2 operating system (and its predecessors). This includes systems that have file servers based on OS/2 and systems that support OS/2 based requestors. Allowed topics include those mentioned above, as well as hardware, software related items specific to the same. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Alec Herrmann, 1:153/8086 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Alec Herrmann, 1:153/8086 OS2PROG OS/2 Programming Echo Dedicated to the discussion of programming the OS/2 operating system. Origin: Distribution: backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Peter Fitzsimmons, 1:259/414 Last changed: 12-May-95 by Peter Fitzsimmons, 1:259/414.0 OS2_NE OS/2 New England (Region 16) Conference General forum for discussion about and help with IBM OS/2 operating system issues. Content is free-form and not as restrictive as backbone high-volume echoes. Users, developers, and all others can participate. Origin: Region 16 echomail hub ring (1:142/906, 1:142/928, 1:323/107) Distribution: REGION-16 Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 30/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Mike Bilow, 1:323/107.0 Last changed: 16 Jun 95 by Mike Bilow, 1:323/107 OTHERNETS OtherNets: Information on Networks other than FidoNet The OTHERNETS echo has been established for the dissemination of information about "OtherNets". OtherNets are the multiple alternative networks other than Fidonet. Many of us know of some, such as Alternet, EggNet, SigNet and RBBS-NET. But did you know a network exists for Star Trek fans? Or Business Users? How about a network for those of the Christian faith? Have you heard of AmberNet? LCRNet? Paranet? Candynet? Or NETLAND"? If not, then OTHERNETS is the echo for you! Origin: Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE, VERVAN'S GAMING NETWORK (ZONE 45) Gateways: ZONE 45 VIA 1:100/375 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 100/Month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352.0 OTHER_SUNS OTHER SUNS Science Fiction Role Playing Game Devoted to the SFRPG OTHER SUNS, published by Fantasy Games Unlimited. Discussions of rules revisions, new races, "historical" background, and second edition rules revisions. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 13 Volume: 10/M Rules: Flags: Moderators: Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 OTHRECHO EchoList of Echoes in Alternative Networks OTHRECHO provides for announcements relative to EchoMail areas carried by Alternative Networks, and those not carried on FidoNet. Moderators and SYSOPS can use this area to arrange for feeds, problem resolution, etc. Announcements of new submissions and updates provided by moderators will be posted by the Echobase data base located at 1:261/1352. Origin: 1:261/1352 Distribution: 1:261/1352 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/month Flags: Moderators: Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Thom LaCosta, 1:261/1352 OZARKS_A&E Ozarks Arts and Entertainment Ozarks Art & Entertainment. Not limited to just entertainers and musicians of Branson, Mo.! The "general public" is invited to join in. Also see BRANSON Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Joe Millington, 1:297/2 Moderators: Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Michael McCabe, 1:297/11 P5DRAFT Conference for Promption & Discussion of Policy 5 DRAFT A Public, but SYSOP ONLY, conference to prompte a DRAFT of Policy 5, its creation and its contents. FidoNet is in need of a replacement for POLICY 4, and a DRAFT has been created. You may always file request the LASTEST Version of this DRAFT from any of the MODERATORS, using the magic name 'P5DRAFT'. Origin: 1:2401/508 Distribution: WorldWide, SYSOPS ONLY. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ali Salari, 1:2401/508 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Ali Salari, 1:2401/508.0 P5DRAFT_COUNCIL Policy 5 Maintainer & Updating Council -- PRIVATE FEED This is the Council area for the P5DRAFT echo. It will serve as a PRIVATE discussion area for those sysops who are working on the Draft of Policy 5, will be UPDATING, and Maintaining the New Policy Document. It will be up to the Council Members who will join the Group. Origin: 1:2401/508 Distribution: PRIVATE -- BY INVITATION ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ali Salari, 1:2401/508 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Ali Salari, 1:2401/508.0 PACKET !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Amateur Radio Packet Echo Conference designed to discuss Packet and other Digital Amateur Radio Communications Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 10/Day Flags: Moderators: Jim Beeler, 1:130/22 Last changed: 17-Mar-95 by Jim Beeler, 1:130/22 PAGAN_RIGHTS Pagan Rights Messages to stay on topic, and not be excessively wordy. In general, the topic should be information on situations involving pagan and religious rights situations and organizations, and how to respond, in a broad sense. This would include issues of organizing groups, event announcements, effective approaches for education on pagan and religious rights issues, agendas of Pagan rights organization meetings, calls for volunteers, legal analysis, etc. Origin: Distribution: All possible nets incl zone 1, 60 (MAGENET), and 93 (PODS) Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Larry Cornett, 1:109/629 Last changed: 19-Apr-95 by Irv Koch, 1:109/629.0 PALMTOPS Palmtops Discussion Area This echo is for all kinds of discussion relating to Palmtop and hand held computers such as the HP 95LX, HP 100L, Sharp Wizard, Poquet, Zeos Pocket PC, and others. It is hoped people will tell how they use their Palmtops to make life easier! Contact 1:273/408 to arrange a feed. Origin: Distribution: Private, contact moderator to arrange a feed. Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jim Henry, 1:273/408 Last changed: 28-May-95 by JIM HENRY, 273/408 PARADOX !!! DELETE WARNING !!! PARADOX support echo Tech support to Borland International's PARADOX database Origin: 1:161/55 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: FIDOnet 1:161/55 # Nodes: Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Torre Foote, 1:161/55 Last changed: 29-Mar-95 by Torre Foote, 1:161/55 PARALEGAL PARALEGAL Paralegal profession issues and discussions Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74 PARCOM PARish COMputing: computers in the Church Authors and users of Church Management, Bible, and Christian Education/Games software share tricks and tips on automating elements of the Church's work. Discussion also covers publishing bulletins, conferences on Parish Computing (like the annual NCCEC), magazines (such as Christian Computing and Church Bytes), organizations (like CCUN, CamNet, & SOC), and computer communications networks (such as EcuNet and Catholic Information Network). Merged in Oct '89 to Family's CITC_Net echo. Available in GTNet as E02/762. Origin: Distribution: NON-backbone Gateways: 70/0@familynet via 1:115/887@fidonet # Nodes: 111 Volume: 15/W Rules: Flags: Moderators: Lou Pascazi, 1:129/75 Moderators: Greg Slade, 8:7501/132 Last changed: 11 Aug 95 by Lou Pascazi, 1:129/75 PARENT !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Parenting Discussions relating to family relationships and raising children Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 PARENTING !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Parenting humans A place to share technical support, experiences and opinions related to the topic of parenting humans. This conference will be inclined towards the Christian perspective. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: 10 Volume: 10/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 PARENTS Parents Echo For parents, grandparents, or wannabees, this echo provides the support group that's so necessary for raising children in today's world. Origin: Backbone Distribution: Backbone Gateways: Gated to FamilyNet via 1:115/887 # Nodes: 80 Volume: 40/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Donna Ransdell, 1:202/1311 Moderators: Sue Matthews, 1:105/330 Last changed: 11 Aug 95 by Donna Ransdell, 1:202/1311 PARROTS The Parrots Conference Parrots Conference for those interested in hookbilled birds such as Amazons, Macaws, Conures, African Greys, Cockatoos, Cockatiels, etc. Fun, educational discussions about nutrition, care, breeding, birds as pets, and more. Origin: Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 70 Volume: 30/Day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Kathy Johnson, 1:2410/400 Last changed: 10 Aug 95 by KATHY JOHNSON, 1:2410/400 PASCAL Pascal Discussion on the Pascal language (any dialect) Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Marc van Leeuwen, 2:285/228 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Marc Van Leeuwen, 2:285/228 PASCAL_LESSONS Pascal Programming Lessons A conference for those interested in learning the Pascal Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1 Gateways: NONE # Nodes: 40 Volume: 90/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Copeland, 1:114/307 Last changed: 12 Jun 95 by Mike Copeland, 1:114/307 PATCHES Public Service Patch Traders Echo A place to meet and trade Public Service Patches and memorabilia - Police, Fire, EMS, Special Services. Origin: 1:119/1033.0 Distribution: North America Backbone Gateways: SafNet via 1:3003/1 # Nodes: 5 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Dan Mohrbacher, 1:119/1033.0 Last changed: 10-May-95 by DAN MOHRBACHER, 1:119/1033 PCBNET PCBoard Bulletin Board Software Support Conference This is a support conference for Clark Development's PCBoard BBS Software. It's existance is primarily to support owners and users of PCBoard BBS Software. All SysOps are invited to discuss PCBoard, and it's plethora of third party utilities, such as Sparkware's Qmail door, RoCo's QFront, Cam DeBuck's many utilities, and many others. This conference cannot be gated anywhere without permission from the moderator. PCBoard Beta Software, when it is in beta, is not a valid topic of conversation here, per the request of Clark Development. At this time, there are no official representatives from Clark in this conference. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/Day Flags: Moderators: Joe Siegler, 1:124/9006 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Joe Siegler, 1:124/9006 PCBOARD PCBoard Support directly from Clark Development Co., Inc. Direct PCBoard support from the staff at Clark Development Co., Inc. for registered owners of CDC software and products, and who have current support status on Salt-Air, as well as direct PCBoard SYSOP support/help for non-registered Salt-Air Users from SYSOPS on the various participating networks. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Backbone Gateways: NANet via 1:248/1 # Nodes: 80 Volume: 1000/Week Flags: Moderators: Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Dean Laviolette, 248/1 PCBPPE PCBoard PPE's Discussion area PCBoard PPE's Discussion area. SysOps get to post what type(s) of PPE's they would like to see. Authors of PPE's can post new file announcements, and whats comming up in future versions of their PPEs. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Daniel Lorber, 1:272/67 Last changed: 21 Jul 95 by Daniel Lorber, 1:272/75 PCTOOLS PCTools - Discussion/help with all Central Point Products The PCTOOLS echo is a non-region specific echo devoted to the discussion of the Central Point suite of utilities, known as PCTools. This echo is also devoted to the discssion of other Central Point utilities, including, but not limited to, Central Point Anti-Virus, Central Point Backup, PCTools for DOS, and PCTools for Windows, and More PCTools. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 25/Week Rule File: PCTOOLS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Joe Eversole, 1:231/1400 Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Joe Eversole, 1:231/1400.1 PCUG PCUG discussion about PC user groups Origin: Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/week Flags: Moderators: Derek Oldfather, 1:282/1 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Derek Oldfather, 1:282/62 PC_ADDICT Computer Addicts Conference An echo for the true computer addict/schizoid with often humorous discussion, chat, assistance, etc. Anything relating to computers (not too technical please, there are other echos for that) or computer addiction, problems with spouses or companions, etc. is acceptable, on-topic conversation. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 John Faerber, 1:124/5117 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Michele Stewart, 1:369/21 PC_CONSULT PC Consultants Echo A forum for exchange of ideas and information between persons engaged in the business of PC based consulting. This includes hardware,software, and technical writing. Anyone may read this echo, but we ask that only professional consultants or someone looking to hire one post messages. Topics include: Sources of products, services and information of special interest to consultants; Product reviews; Solutions to common problems faced by consultants; Looking to hire a consultant; Dealing with clients and vendors; Ways to be more productive in your business. ***** This is NOT a technical help Echo! ***** Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Ken Levitt, 1:16/390 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by Ken Levitt, 1:16/390 PC_SECURITY Computer Security Computer Security Echo (PC_SECURITY) is for the discussion of computer security issues. Topics open include physical security, modem security, viral security, network security, FTN security, personal communications security, personnel security, computer crime, and anything else of interest related to the safety and security of operating a computer system. Origin: 1:106/6018 Distribution: Private from 1:106/6018; HCBBSNet Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, lawrence@garvin.hd.co.harris.tx.us Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 PDNECHO Programmers Distribution Network Echo A general chit-chat conference for Programmers, and general messages about the Programmers Distribution Network regarding policy changes and information. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Janis Kracht, 1:2320/38 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Janis Kracht, 1:2320/38.0 PDREVIEW Misc. software discussion If it's not covered by any other echo, talk about it here. Software only. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 BB/Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 16/Day Flags: Moderators: Coridon Henshaw, 1:250/820 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Coridon Henshaw, 1:250/820 PEACEWORK Engaged Buddhism Discussion of ethics and social responsibility from a Buddhist perspective and an exploration of the philosophy and practice of an engaged, or socially activist, Buddhism. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 PEN.CHAT Penticton and Area Chat Penticton and Area General Chatter Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Montle, 1:353/116 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Scott Montle, 1:353/116 PEN.SYSOP Penticton and Area Sysops Penticton and Area SysOp Only Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Montle, 1:353/116 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Scott Montle, 1:353/116 PENTECOSTALS Pentecostals Pentecostal fellowship and Support Origin: CFN Distribution: FamilyNet backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Milton Stevens, 8:3003/14 Moderators: Job Opening, 0:0/0 Last changed: 11 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 PEN_PALS Where Friends Meet! A unique chatter conference for Canadian residents who are interested in keeping in touch with friends that they have made on FidoNet across Canada. Origin: Distribution: NorthStar Gateways: # Nodes: 80 Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1 Last changed: 02-May-95 by Dean Laviolette, 248/1 PGP_ECHO Privately dist. echo for encryption and clearsigning and ???s. An informal, non-locally-backboned conference devoted to playing with PGP. Full encryption, clearsigning and all other PGP wonders allowed and encouraged. NOTE: when posters encrypt with the keys of all trusted participants, the echo traffic is readable by each recipient. NetMail jason carr for more info. -=PGP 2.6* is LEGAL in Zone 1!=- Get a feed to PGP_ECHO or I'll date your sister again. P.S. This jason is not the same one as that guy who moderates COLLEGE. That guy is a jerk. Origin: 1:124/3208 Distribution: 1:124/3208 3206 5017 7020 8047 9043 130/613 908 Gateways: # Nodes: 8 Volume: 10/WEEK if anyone's sober enough to post. Rules: Flags: Moderators: jason carr, 1:124/3208 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by jason carr, 1:124/3208 PHARMACY Medication and Pharmaceuticals Discussion Area A conference for the discussion of medications, side effects, interactions, uses, etc. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 50/week Flags: Moderators: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 PHOTO International PHOTO Conference A general conference that discusses all sorts of photographic and related topics that is of wide interest across North America and Australia. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, World-Wide Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 400/Week Flags: Moderators: Robert Gorrill, 1:101/206 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404.0 PHYSICS PHYSICS Physicists and other interested people discussing Physics. Origin: Distribution: Currently on the backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 8/day Flags: Moderators: Morton Sternheim, 1:321/109 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109 PIERS Piers Anthony Fans echo The primary focus of this echo is the discussion and exchange of information and opinions regarding books authored by Piers Anthony. The PIERS echo originates at FidoNet 1:380/25, is moderated by Patty Morris (1:380/25) and Lynn Hammontree (1:136/13) and is available to any FidoNet node who wishes to participate. Also, with moderator permission, this echo may be gated to any number of other mail networks including, but not limited to, FTN, QWK, Groupmail or other non-zone based type networks. This echo is currently distributed via the Fidonet Z1 Backbone and gated into TimeNet. Origin: 1:380/25@fid Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: TimeNet via 124/6515 # Nodes: 25 Volume: 35/Week Flags: Moderators: Patty Morris, 1:380/25 Lynn Hammontree, 1:136/13 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Patty Morris, 1:380/25 PIZZANUT PIZZA & BEER quest, etc Discussions relating to identifying and describing special interest ethnic or local restaurants and regional food and/or 'beverage' specialties (eg, beers). Named from a regional quest for ethnic foods. Emphasizes the lore NOT put in commercial guides, and in the style of an enthusiast group sharing discoveries, reports, and research: the timely as well as the timeless. FREQ library of random tips, specs, and testimony. Where is that neat place? Or what was that great or ethnic recipe? Featuring the Upper Midwest but most of USA, & some Canada, Mexico.. Also develops raw material for destinations in the Atlas of Winding and Scenic Country Roads (non-profit). 3 volumes published! Companion echo BACKROADS features hilly, twisty, scenic roads and waysides, wildlife preserves, or other exploring areas as excuses... Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: Backbone Z8 8:8/0, 1:10/8, 1:13/13, 1:1/214 REC14, 1:282/78, 1:282/1,.. Gateways: RBBS-NET via 8:8/0 to Fidonet via 1:13/13, 1:282/78 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 10/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Moderators: Chuck Cole, 1:282/78.0@Fidonet.org Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 PKEY_DROP Public-Key Distribution Echo Companion conference to PUBLIC_KEYS Echo for the specific purpose of entering and gathering public-keys in one place within the FidoNet Echo structure. General message traffic is not permitted. It is for entering public-keys only. PKEY_DROP is Moderated by Christopher Baker at 1:374/14 [KeyID: 2048/D881B549] and GK Pace at 1:374/26 [KeyID: 2048/B604EBE9]. The messages entered into the Echo are the sole responsibility of the person entering the messages. When in doubt about public-keys, contact the poster directly via Netmail. The Echo is open to anyone with an interest in public-key compilation. The Echo Guidelines are contained in PKDROP.RUL and has been EListed since 11/92. Origin: 1:374/14@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE 3 Gateways: Zone-2 VIA 2:24/24, Zone-3 VIA 3:800/857 # Nodes: 90 Volume: 100/week Flags: Moderators: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 Moderators: GK Pace, 1:374/26 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 PLANET_CONNECT Planet Connect Discussions & Support Planet Connect is a service which provides FidoNet sysops with a means of distributing data via satellites. This echo is devoted to the discussion of issues relating to this revolutionary technology. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Tim Helton, 1:369/41 Moderators: Greg Shaffer, 1:370/510 Last changed: 14 Jul 95 by Tim Helton, 1:369/41 PLEASE Stopping the cycle of child abuse (Support & Info) A conference for people who were abused as children either sexually, physically or emotionally to share their recovery. And for anyone interested in stopping the cycle of abuse. Recovering perpetrators of sexual abuse are NOT welcome to participate in this echo. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 22 Volume: 17/Week Flags: Moderators: Brian Shreve, 1:106/113 Last changed: 11-Jun-95 by Brian Shreve, 1:106/113.0 POETRY_WORKSHOP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! The Poetry Workshop We would like to Welcome anyone interested in poetry to join us in the largest Poetry Conference on FidoNet! Created on February 14th, 1993 this echo is designed for poets to share poetry, ideas, challenges, critiques, & friendships. The forum also encourages publishing and includes poetry discussions of contemporary poets as well as poets from the past. Poetic work is not limited to specific forms, and growth in all forms--rhymed and unrhymed, regular or irregular--is enjoyed. We are always looking for new poetry and encourage discussion of the mechanics as well as the writer's philosophy of poetry. The growing number of poets in this conference always welcomes new writers, published or not. As of October 1994, distribution of the POETRY_WORKSHOP echo is provided via the FidoNet Backbone to the entire US, CANADA, and NEW ZEALAND! Pickup this conference, drop in, enjoy the poetry! Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 500/Week Flags: Moderators: V.A. Blevins, 1:170/209 Mark S. Miller, 1:112/38 Last changed: 25-Mar-95 by V.A. Blevins, 1:170/209 POGS Pog (milkcap game) discussion and trading echo Discussion/Trading of Pogs & Milkcaps Origin: Home of CHEAT software products (1:272/169.0) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Kyle Knack, 1:272/169.0 Last changed: 22-Apr-95 by Mike Zier, 1:272/169 POINTS Point usage discussion and systems support A general conference for POINT OPERATORS and their BOSS Nodes. New and seasoned users are available for questions and answers. Origin: 1:249/114 Distribution: World-Wide Gateways: # Nodes: 76 Volume: 100/week Flags: Moderators: Harvey Parisien, 1:249/114 Last changed: 21 Jul 95 by Harvey Parisien, 1:249/114 POLITICS Political Discussions This echo is for ALL sorts of political discussions. We have from the far right to the far left, and everything in between. Many people think of this echo as a letters-to-the-editor column where everybody can respond to everybody else. Rule Files can be FReq'ed from 2430/2112 as POLITICS.RUL. Origin: Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: Lots Volume: 300/day or so! Flags: Moderators: David Bloomberg, 1:2430/2112 Moderators: Jan Bacher, 1:2430/2112 Last changed: 14 Jul 95 by David Bloomberg, 1:2430/2112 PORTAL Portal of Power Support Conference A support conference for the Portal of Power Front end mailer. Discussion includes utilities for the bink-style oubound, utilities for Portal itseful, bug reports, new release announcements and information direct from the authors. Origin: 2:231/12 Distribution: Zone-1 BackBone, Zone-2, Zone-3, Zone-4, Zone-5, Zone-6 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 60/Week Flags: Moderators: Soren Ager, 2:231/12 Moderators: Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 POWERPC POWERPC/POWERMAC Topics and Discussion POWERPC is an echo for discussion of the PowerPC and its' impact on modern computing. Topics will include hardware, software issues, availability, RISC technology, developers, PREP, and more. Covers both PC and Mac versions. Periodic PR from Apple, IBM, Motorola, and developers will be included. POWERPC will be a valuable asset to any Fido system, keeping users up to date on the latest technology in computing - the RISC-based PowerPC computers. Open access to all. Origin: 1:124/1208@fidonet.org Distribution: Fidonet Z1 & Z2 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 POWER_BAS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! PowerBASIC Programmers Conference Programming language conference devoted to the PowerBASIC compiler and 3rd party support programs. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Gordon, 1:100/560 Last changed: 05 Oct 94 by Lawrence Gordon, 1:100/560 PP Monthly Pizza Party A conference that is used to discuss cellular phone usages, and answer any technical questions that may arise from interested participants. A conference that is used keep abreast of the proposed tarrifs and regulatory agencies that might affect the BBS Community. This is espsecially true when it might adversly affect the BBS Community. A conference that is used to discuss all things pertinante to being a member of NET 124 and NET 130 and answer any technical questions that may arise from interested participants. Origin: Distribution: Local & Regional Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 40/MONTH Flags: Moderators: John Summers, 1:124/4103 Last changed: 13 Jun 95 by John Summers, 1:124/4103 PPI_MODEMS Practical Peripherals Modem Support A disscussion/support echo for owners and users of Practical Peripherals brand modems. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: WWIVNet # Nodes: 120 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Paul Dyer, 1:203/777 Last changed: 17-May-95 by Paul Dyer, 1:203/777 PROBLEM_CHILD Problem Children Not exactly Tough Love, but if you have a child that's a Juvenile Delinquent, chronic underachiever, into substance abuse or anti-social behavior, this may be the place for you. Also for the discussion of any child with problems. A sister conference to ADHD. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 PROBOARD ProBoard BBS Support Conference. A Support Conference for those Sysops who are running Proboard, as well as a place for anyone who might want more information about ProBoard. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Jim Biggs, 1:282/30 Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Jim Biggs, 1:282/30 PROCHEF Share recipes, Cooking ideas Origin: FamilyNet Distribution: FamilyNet/FidoNet UK/Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 6/month Flags: Moderators: John Burden, 8:76/0 Last changed: 24 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 PROGRAMMING !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Programming Discussions on topics relating to programming in general Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 PROS/CONS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Pros/Cons Hot debates on issues surrounding us today Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 PROWRITE Professional Writers By professional writers, for professional writers; devoted to the business of writing: contracts, agents, markets -- NOT for the unpublished, although they're encouraged to lurk. Rules are strictly enforced -- but fairly. Chatter for the sake of chatter is discouraged. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Bud Webster, 1:264/165 Last changed: 06-Apr-95 by Bud Webster, 1:264/165 PROZ PROZ Software Product Support Conference Product support for software packages from PROZ Software including JMail and JMQWK. Origin: 1:285/424@FIDONET Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone Gateways: FidoNet Zone-1 Backbone thru 1:104/438 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jason Steck, 1:285/424@FIDONET Last changed: 14 Aug 95 by Jason Steck, 1:285/424 PRO_AUDIO PROFESSIONAL AUDIO Discussion of issues relating to professional audio production and broadcasting. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Wilson, 1:2215/12 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Ray Wilson, 1:2215/12 PRO_LIFE Pro-Life Question and Answer Forum A forum for discussing the value of life, and viewpoints on different arguments and positions taken on the pro-life position. Origin: 1:3803/16 Distribution: Gateways: GTPowernet via 1:202/1613 # Nodes: 25 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 PRO_VIDEO PROFESSIONAL VIDEO Discussion of issues relating to professional video production and broadcasting. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Wilson, 1:2215/12 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Ray Wilson, 1:2215/12 PR_CULTS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Study the false christian trinity cults This echo will be based mainly on the topic of the "mystery" trinity that most of the false christian "denominations" share as their three seperate person deities. We will study the history and origins of the Babylonian tritheism that evolved into the modern trinity cults, and we will study the history of "mama trinity" (the RCC) as she murdered multitudes of real Christians as "heretics". We also deal with cults like Mormon and JW etc. Our hope and purpose is to help any willing to be helped to escape the trinity cults that are conning billions of people. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Feb 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 PUBLIC_KEYS Public-Key Encryption and Distribution Echo Provides a technical forum for discussion of public-key privacy techniques and programs and for the distribution of public-keys in FidoNet and other BBS and e-mail networks. Privacy issues related to encryption are also germane. PUBLIC_KEYS is Moderated by Christopher Baker at 1:374/14 [KeyID: 2048/D881B549] and GK Pace at 1:374/26 [KeyID: 2048/B604EBE9]. The messages entered into the Echo are the sole responsibility of the person entering the messages. When in doubt about public-keys, contact the poster directly via Netmail. The Echo is open to anyone with an interest in public-key encryption issues and methods. The Echo Guidelines are contained in PUBKEYS.RUL have been in ELRULnnn.LZH as of 11/92. Origin: 1:374/14@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE3 Gateways: Zone-2 VIA 2:24/24, Zone-3 VIA 3:800/857 # Nodes: 90 Volume: 200/week Flags: Moderators: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 Moderators: GK Pace, 1:374/26 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 PUBLIC_PSYCH PUBLIC PSYCHOLOGY Support Conference. The Public Psychology Conference, is an EchoMail area for Psychological Support and discussion of problems or solutions by the General Public. Pro MAY participate, but Please remember this area is intended for Support and lay persons may not understand "Psychobabble." Avoid the use of terms which have to be explained, assuming they will be understood is detrimental to the purpose of the conference. Some users in FidoNet are as young as eight, if you use words which an eight year old would not understand please define them, for many will not ask. . OFF_TOPIC_MESSAGES_and_excessive_quoting_increase_the_cost_of_ECHOS. Many SysOps pay Long Distance rates to get them, please be considerate of those who are paying the bills. PLEASE_Refuse_to_respond_in_the_echo_to_messages_which_are_off topic. If you must respond, send it to the SysOp on the BBS where it originated. If Criticism doesn't fit in this oval ...o... send it to >NUL ;-) For a copy of the rules, FREQ PUBLIC_PSYCH from 1:10/25 . Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE and GROUPMAIL Gateways: -0- # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/DAY Flags: Moderators: Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 PUB_RAD Public Radio Echo This forum is dedicated to the free exchange of ideas and discussion of anything related to or associated with public radio, including programming, network affiliation (or lack of same), the joys (and agonies) of membership campaigns, etc. Discussion of public television is appropriate only as it relates to radio (Fred Allen once said that "Television is radio without the imagination".) Origin: 1:129/89 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 20/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Chet Tacka, 1:129/89 Moderators: William Wilson, 1:129/89 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by William Wilson, 1:129/89 PURELAND Pure Land Buddhism Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of Pure Land Buddhism. All schools/sects are welcome. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 PYRO National Pyrotechnic Echo The National Pyrotechnic Echo is for the advancement of of Art, Science, and Technique of safe and legal pyrotechnics. This includes the manufacturing and display. Mad bombers are not welcome. This is a technical forum but will also include information about shows and upcoming pyrotechnic events. Origin: Distribution: backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 88 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Mark Buda, 1:132/777 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Mark Buda, 1:132/777 P_NEWS Progressive News & Views PNEWS has the distinction of being a conference which is simultaneously and automatically gated between three networks: PeaceNet, FidoNet and InterNet and there are a total of 4 conferences. It is an international conference. PNEWS CONFERENCES are based on the [Aproposition that all men and women are entitled to certain basic rights, to-wit: good and affordable health care, food, shelter, liveable wages, equal rights and opportunities and the conferences will examine those issues that cause despair and alienation. The primary emphasis for the conferences is the presentation of progressive news, views, and occasionally some poetry. "Progressive," meaning that which tends to improve society, the advancement of knowledge and visions for a better future. These are read and write conferences. Discussion is encouraged. Articles are also posted regularly from other PNEWS conferences on PeaceNet and InterNet. Origin: Distribution: Zone-1 Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 300/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hank Roth, 343/70 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by Hank Roth, 1:343/70 QEDIT QEdit Echo This echo is for the discussion QEdit and The SemWare Editor. Questions and answers from SemWare (the makers of QEdit and TSE). Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Richard Blackburn, 1:133/314 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Richard Blackburn, 1:133/314 QFRONT QFront Support Conference This is a support conference for Rob Kittredge's QFront Fidonet mailer program. QFront is a Fidonet Front-end mailer package written for both the PCBoard package, and for the Wildcat! package. This conference is gated to the Salt Air BBS' QFront Conference (#28). It is also connected to Rob Kittredge's home BBS, so the author of the program is quite active, too. If you run QFront, you shou carry this conference for the latest info, tips, and product announcements relating to QFront. QFront comes in two flavors, PCBoard, and Wildcat. Due to this, the possibility exists for "my software is better than yours". If you want to stoop to that childish stuff, take it elsewhere. We have better things to talk about here. :) Origin: 1:228/12 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: Zone 2 # Nodes: 70 Volume: 15/day Flags: Moderators: Joe Siegler, 1:124/9006 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Joe Siegler, 1:124/9006 QMODEM_USER Qmodem Users Conference A general conference for users of the QModem terminal program. Discussions of setup problems, hardware difficulties, external protocol interfacing and utilities for Qmodem. /PRO, DOS & WIN versions. Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone, Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 50/Month Flags: Moderators: Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12 QM_ECHO QM FidoNet Mail Processor Help General technical area concerning the usage of QM, a FidoNet mail processing utility. Other utilities that interact with QM (ie. Areafix, Netsize, Sizemail, Copymail, etc) are covered here too. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 5/day Flags: Moderators: George, Peace, Last changed: 11 Jul 95 by George Peace, 1:270/101 QUANTUMLEAP Quantum Leap Echo Discussion of Quantum Leap TV Series, Scott Bakula, and Dean Stockwell This series current repeats on both Sci-Fi Channel and the USA Network. Origin: 1:104/43 Distribution: Backboned Gateways: TrekNet via 1:203/57 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 40/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Cindy Hill, 1:104/43 Moderators: Cindy Hill, chill@monkeyboy.com Last changed: 27 Aug 95 by Mark Holtz, 1:203/1701 QUICKBBS QuickBBS Support Support for QuickBBS sysops, new and experienced, plus discussions of external utilities. Participation is limited to sysops for WRITE access. READ access may be granted any user. Origin: Distribution: Zone1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 600 Volume: 45/Day Rule File: QUICKBBS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jim Westbrook, 1:382/29 Last changed: 07-Apr-95 by Jim Westbrook, 382/30 QUICKEN Quicken Software Help Conference A conference that is used to discuss QUICKEN software and it's use. The DES Origin: Distribution: Z1-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 20/week Flags: Moderators: Diane Farrell Smith, 1:161/7 Last changed: 19 Jul 95 by Diane Farrell Smith, 1:161/7 QUICKPRO QuickBBS Professional Sysop's Forum A Professional Level Conference for Sysop's ONLY, available To all Sysop's on the FidoNet Backbone in ALL six (6) Zones Topic's related to QuickBBS or Programs and Utilities that are compatible with QuickBBS are Allowed to be discussed or Advertised. Users may have , unless they are a Sysop. Utility Writers for other BBS's are Welcome to Participate. QUICKPRO.ZIP Policy Rules available from 1:382/8 USR 28.8k DS-HST/v34 V.E Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 205 Volume: 15/Week Rule File: QUICKPRO.RUL Flags: Moderators: George Vandervort, 1:382/8 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by George Vandervort, 1:382/8 QUIK_BAS Quick Basic Programming Echo This echo is for use by those who program in BASIC, with emphasis in the QuickBASIC programming language by Microsoft Corporation. The echo is carried internationally and users of the echo are scattered throughout the world. As such, and since international calling is so expensive, off-topic message restrictions are strictly enforced. Members of the conference include many individuals who are very experienced in the use of QuickBASIC including those who have written a variety of QuickBASIC related utilities. New members and novice users are welcome and encouraged to share their experiences and opinions. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 50/ Day Flags: Moderators: Rommie Brewer, 1:387/403 Last changed: 06 Jun 95 by Rommie Brewer, 1:387/403 QUR'AN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Islam and the Holy Qur'an A forum for learning about Islam and the Qur'an. People of all religions and beliefs are welcome to participate so long as the echo rule of kindness is maintained by all. Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: Zone 1 FidoNet Backbone, Baha'iNet Interfaith Distribution Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 Last changed: 17-Mar-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 R12_ADMIN Region 12 Administration echo Cross-postings of Regional News and Announcements Origin: Distribution: private, within Region 12 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Regional Coordinator, 1:12/0 Deputy Regional Coordinator, 1:12/2 Regional Echomail Coordinator, 1:12/12 Last changed: 08-May-95 by Cliff Morrison, 1:12/0 R13OPS Region 13 Operations Region 13 Operations Conference for all Nodes in Region 13. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Postings allowed from Region 13 Node SysOps Only Moderators: Region 13 Echomail Coordinator, 1:13/1 Moderators: Region 13 Coordinator, 1:13/0 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 R16ELECTION New England (Region 16) Elections During elections, this echo can be used for campaigning and discussions. At other times, this echo can be used for discussions about procedure. Origin: Distribution: REGION-16-ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Chris Griffin, 1:142/906 Last changed: 16 Jun 95 by Mike Bilow, 1:323/107 R13_ELECTION Region 13 Elections Region 13 Elections Conference. Conference is active when Region 13 is conducting elections for RC13 and REC13 or other purposes determined by RC13 or REC13. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Postings allowed from Region 13 Node SysOps Only Moderators: Region 13 Election Coordinator, 1:13/2 Moderators: Region 13 Coordinator, 1:13/0 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 R18ELECT Region 18 Election Discussion & Candidate Statement Echo. Provides a forum for discussion of region-wide election mechanics and procedures and gives office candidates a place to meet the voters, make platform statements, and answer voter's questions. This echo is restricted to Region 18 Fidonet sysops. This area may also be used for items that are specific to region 18 and need a forum for total region discussion when not in use for RC or REC elections. Origin: Distribution: Region18-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 Last changed: 18-Apr-95 by Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 R18FILE Region 18 File Region 18 file announcements echo for all file networks including SDS, Origin: Distribution: Non-backbone, R18-backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 25/W Flags: Moderators: Bill Weinel, 1:151/121 Last changed: 12 Jul 95 by Bill Weinel, 1:151/121 R18SEARCH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Region 18 Missing Person & Adoption Search Conference This echo isa Region 18 specific combination of the existing ADOPTEES, MISSING, & MISSING_CHILD echos which will also allow access to local Law Enforcement agencies for the purpose of posting Missing Person Alert messages. Due to the "public service" nature of this echo, it is asked that all Region 18 systems carry this echo. Searching techniques will NOT be posted in this echo, the other search related echos cover those areas. Origin: 1:3633/36.0 Distribution: Region 18 backbone. Contact moderator for gating to other Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36.0 Last changed: 25-Mar-95 by Michael Kirst, 1:3633/36.0 R19COORD Region 19 Coord Conference This echo is for discussion amongst the Region 19 coordinators, regarding the distribution of Echomail and voting procedures within the Region. Only Region 19 coordinators (RC, REC, Region Hubs, NCs, NECs, Net Hubs) are allowed access. Others, by special invitation of the Moderator(s). Origin: Distribution: REGION 19 Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: James Ray, 1:19/0 Last changed: 13 Jun 95 by James Ray, 1:124/8002 R19SYSOP Region 19 Sysops A general chatter and discussion area for Fidonet Region 19 nodelisted sysops. Region 19 events and happenings, as well as policies and politics are discussed here. This the primary means of communication used by the RC to communicate with the regional sysops. Personal attacks are disallowed. Origin: Distribution: REGION 19 Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 35/week Flags: Moderators: James Ray, 1:19/0 Last changed: 13 Jun 95 by James Ray, 1:124/8002 RACING_SIMS Racing Sims Discussion of the finer points in racing on your PC. You can use this forum for the exchange of ideas, techniques, setups or general discussion of any of the racing sims out there. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Doug Pothecary, 1:153/8004 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Doug Pothecary, 1:153/8004 RADIO_HOBBY-ALL All Hobby Radio: Low Power FM, CB, Scanners, Shortwave General discussion of all type of hobby radio including micro power FM, CB, scanning, shortwave listening, and NON-COMMERCIAL buy/sell/trade of related hardware. Contact the moderator for more information and for permission for gating this conference to other networks. Origin: Distribution: 1:2220/10 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Keith Wineka, 1:2220/10 RAILFANS Railfans, Train Watching, Prototype Railroads Find out what is happening, railroad-wise, across the country. A general conference for railroad news, excursions, discussions, product reviews, and chatter. Model railroaders (HO scale, etc.) are directed to the TRAINS echo; RAILFANS is "Prototype-Only." Please consult with the moderator before gating to other networks. Origin: 1:218/103 DIST Z1-BACKBONE, FIDONET, RBBS-NET Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 125 Volume: 750/Month Flags: Moderators: Larry E. Files, 1:218/103 Last changed: 02 Jul 95 by Larry E. Files, 1:218/103 RAINBOW DEC RAINBOW conference on Digital's Personal Computer. Rainbow topics, techniques, resources and discussion. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, 102/138, 129/15, 132/777, 141/491, 101/115, 360/8, 390/5 Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 10/DAY Flags: Moderators: NOLAN LEE, 1:390/5.0 Last changed: 13 Jul 95 by John Vukovic, 1:129/26 RAPE_RECOVERY Rape recovery discussion conference. RAPE_RECOVERY is a conference for the discussion of the issues of survivors of rape and attempted rape. All topics are on topic when posted by survivors in accordance with the rules of the conference. Survivors of rape and attempted rape are welcome. Perpetrators of rape and attempted rape, including those in any kind of recovery program, are not allowed to post for any reason. Blaming the victim is not allowed for any reason. Origin: 1:147/27@fidonet.org Distribution: 1:147/27 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jimmy L.A., 1:147/27 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Jimmy Hankins, 1:147/27 RAR RAR Archiver Support Conference International! An International conference to provide support and technical assistance for users and prospective users of the RAR archiver. Topics may include: Questions and answers on how to use the various features of RAR, Bug reports, Suggestions or requests for new features, Announcements for RAR and other programs that are designed to interface to RAR by RAR-FDN Coordinator, and Distributor only, Information on where to obtain copies of RAR and related programs, Any news about RAR that the author wishes to share with users. Discussion of the following will be allowed, to a degree: Comparison of features and performance between RAR and other archivers, Bug reports on other archivers, Data compression theories and technologies. Off-Topic: Any subject not listed above, Personal attacks on any person, Attacks on persons or companies who produce other archivers, Discussions of hardware and operating systems except as relating to how RAR performs under these environments, Telling others that messages are off-topic (moderators excepted!), Flames of any kind, Criticism on how the echo is being moderated Origin: 1:395/602 Distribution: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6 Gateways: DiscNet via 2:2/219 # Nodes: 500 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: Janis Kracht, 1:2320/38 Last changed: 13 Aug 95 by Janis Kracht, 1:2320/38 RARE_CONDITION Rare Diseases An Electronic meeting place to find others who have your condition. May not be anyone locally, but certainly there are others elsewhere in the world. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 RA_MULTI RemoteAccess Multi-Node Sysops Echo An echo conference dedicated to sharing technical know-how related to running a multi-node RemoteAccess Bulletin Board System. This conference will cover a wide range of topics as they are related to running a multi-node RA system. Topics including but not limited to networking, multitasking, multi-node doors and other topics as long as they relate directly to the operation of a multi-node RA system. Origin: 1:215/710 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 9/day Flags: Moderators: Rand Nowell, 1:215/710 Last changed: 28 Jun 95 by Rand Nowell, 1:215/710 RA_SUPPORT RemoteAccess Support Echo Dealing with the RemoteAccess BBS system and its interaction with related utilities. Origin: Distribution: Backbone, RBBSNET, NETWORK, TAP, etc. Gateways: Signet # Nodes: N/A Volume: 500/week Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 Moderators: Andrew Milner, 3:690/418 Moderators: Mark Lewis, 1:3634/12 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 RA_UTIL RemoteAccess Utilities Echo An Echo for the discussion of the programs designed to work with the RemoteAccess Bulletin Board System. Discussions can include (but are not limited to...) how to get them to work, new releases, particular needs within RA itself, problems, solutions, etc. Mailers, Door Programs, File Utilities, Mail Tossers, etc are all acceptable, as are others. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, PC Gateways: RBBS-NET via 1:10/8 # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: RAUTIL.RUL Flags: Moderators: Andrew Leary, 1:320/119 Mark Lewis, 1:3634/12 Last changed: 20-May-95 by mark lewis, 1:3634/12.0 RBC Our Daily Bread devotional READ ONLY ECHO - reproduced by permission of Radio Bible Class, Grand Rapids, Michigan Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Glen Gilbert, 8:1006/0 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 RC2RC Catholic to Catholic Roman Catholic fellowship echo Origin: CFN Distribution: FamilyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 164/month Moderators: Elizabeth Jo Bourdeau, 8:3110/7 Moderators: Lynn Foster, 8:3000/9 Last changed: 10 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 RCM RC Models II Hobby Shop-like discussion of model aircraft, cars, and boats Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark Corona, 1:124/1016 Last changed: 30 Aug 95 by Mark Corona, 1:124/1016 RCP Respiratory Care Professionals A forum for Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Technicians to discuss / debate contemporary issues in respiratory care, pulmonary medicine, and job related experiences. Other health care professionals encouraged to participate, provided the topics are kept to the general field of respiratory care. Non-health care workers may use the echo to ask questions related to respiratory problems or the Respiratory Therapy profession. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: MACE Net VIA 1:280/99, SAF-net via 1:3003/911 <> 144:144/0 # Nodes: Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Jim Jeffcoat, 1:280/99 Jim Jeffcoat, @hnb.com Last changed: 03-Jun-95 by Jim Jeffcoat, 280/99 REAL_FREE_SPEECH Real Free Speech - No Moderation Real Free Speech - No Moderation Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Paul Browning, 1:153/745 Last changed: 28 Jul 95 by Paul Browning, 1:153/745 RECFRP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Role Playing Games Discussion of Role Playing Games, and other stuff gamers like to play, including miniatures games, war games, and card games. Computer RPGs not allowed. Origin: Distribution: backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 40/Day Flags: Moderators: Brion Lienhart, 1:213/700 Jay Adan, 1:102/852 Last changed: 21-Mar-95 by Brion Lienhart, 213/700 RECFRP.RPG General RPG Gaming This echo is designed as a companion echo to RECFRP, which does not allow in-echo games. This echo does not cater to any one system or companies products. Origin: Distribution: 1:170/311 Gateways: # Nodes: 2 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311.0 Moderators: Carolyn McComas, 1:170/807.0 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by FIXPOST V0.03ê, 1:170/311 RECIPES Recipes A place for Recipes, exchanges, cooking Tips & a friendly atmosphere for cooking related chat. Origin: 1:124/9023 Distribution: ZONE 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Elizabeth Siegler, 1:124/9023 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by Elizabeth Siegler, 1:124/9023 REC_SUPPORT Remote Echo Control Software Support Questions, problems, suggestions, and any other comments for the support and improvement of Remote Echo Control. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, FIDONET Gateways: METRONET VIA 1:104/424 # Nodes: 12 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Dan Fitch, 1:104/435 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by DAN FITCH, 1:104/435 REEF_KEEPING Saltwater/Reef Keeping Information This is an area this is dedicated to those that are primarily interested in Salt Water Fish and Reefkeeping. The information is directly related to the pecularities of the denizens of the salt water world. Subject such as tank setup, lighting, fish compatability are discussed. O particular interest are inexpensive work-arounds and alternatives to commercial products available from dealers. If you want to set up a reef tank and learn from others mistakes and triumphs with our finny friends this is the echo for you. Origin: 106/449 Distribution: 106/449 106/437 103/55 280/9 273/404 380/25 Gateways: None # Nodes: 20 Volume: 05-20 /Day Flags: None Moderators: Eric Gray, 300/507 Last changed: 19 Jul 95 by Eric Gray, 1:300/507 REENACT Reenacting & Living History Echo A conference devoted to the hobby of Reenacting, Living History, First-Person Impression, from ancient times to Desert Storm. All aspects and facets of the hobby discussed, including: research, issues, equipment sources, want-ads, events, movies, recruitment, museum and park service work, preservation, and more. Origin: 1:261/1151 Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 70/Week Rule File: REENACT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Gerald Todd, 1:261/1151 Last changed: 18 Jun 95 by Gerald Todd, 1:261/1151 REG12 Region 12 Sysop echo Region 12 Sysop chit-chat, arguements, flames, etc... Origin: Distribution: private, within Region 12 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Regional Coordinator, 1:12/0 Deputy Regional Coordinator, 1:12/2 Regional Echomail Coordinator, 1:12/12 Last changed: 08-May-95 by Cliff Morrison, 1:12/0 REGION11 Region 11 Operator's Conference Region 11 Node Operator's conference for discussion of all relevant BBS/Network ideas and issues. Origin: Distribution: REGION-11-ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 75/Week Flags: Moderators: Region Coordinator, 1:11/0 Last changed: 10-Apr-95 by Mark Lynch, 1:11/0 REGION13 Region 13 Chat General Chat Conference for all users of nodes in Region 13. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Postings allowed from Region 13 Addresses Only Moderators: Region 13 Echomail Coordinator, 1:13/1 Moderators: Region 13 Coordinator, 1:13/0 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 REG_12_USER Region 12 User echo Region 12 chit-chat Origin: Distribution: private, within Region 12 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Regional Coordinator, 1:12/0 Deputy Regional Coordinator, 1:12/2 Regional Echomail Coordinator, 1:12/12 Last changed: 08-May-95 by Cliff Morrison, 1:12/0 RELOAD Reloading for Rifle and Pistol Also see: GUNS - new echo for firearm owners. This echo is dedicated to reloaders, hints, tips, equipment reviews, info on sales, and trading of reloading equipment. Now available on the Zone 1 and Zone 2 backbones. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 42 Volume: 80/Week Flags: Moderators: Elmer Cooper, 1:231/30.0 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Brian Murrey, 1:231/30 REMEMBER_WHEN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Remember When Rememberance of the good old days Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 RENEGADE Renegade BBS Support Echo The national Fidonet echo for the support of the Renegade Bulletin Board System, a very robust and configurable BBS package. Origin: Distribution: NATIONAL Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 400/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Cott Lang, 1:133/501 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Cott Lang, 1:133/6502 RENEGADE_BBS The Original Renegade BBS National Support Echo The Original National Support Echo for the Renegade Bulletin Board Software. SysOps and users are welcome in this echo to exchange technical information and questions via Fidonet Backbone. Origin: 1:2615/1 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: RGSNet # Nodes: N/A Volume: 500/week Moderators: Chuck Detwiler, 1:2615/1 Last changed: 17 Jun 95 by Chuck Detwiler, 1:2615/1 RGN17-ADMIN Region 17 FidoNet Administration This echo is a forum for FidoNet Nodes in Region 17 to communicate adminstrative matters, including (but not limited to) discussions about policy and interpretations/rulings from *Cs. Distribution is through NCs and via private channels. Permission to distribute MUST be requested from the RC (by netmail) prior to distribution -- those wishing to distribute this echo agree to comply with any moderator instructions regarding feed cuts etc. Origin: Distribution: Restricted, private Gateways: # Nodes: 2000 Volume: 6/Day Rule File: RGN17DMN.RUL Flags: Moderators: Region 17 Coordinator, 1:17/0 Assistant Region 17 Coordinator, 1:17/15 Last changed: 28-May-95 by Dallas Hinton (automatic robot), 1:153/715.0 RGN17A Region 17A (Independence) Echo This Echo is set up to discuss the concept of splitting Origin: 1:352/111 Distribution: RGN17A Backbone, Request from your AHUB. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Unmoderated, 1:352/111 Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by John Mudge, 1:352/111 RHETORIC RHETORIC The Art & Science of Communication Origin: 1:396/17 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Roy LeBlanc, 1:396/17 Last changed: 25 Jul 95 by Roy LeBlanc, 1:396/17 RIBBS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! RiBBS (CoCo/OS9) Sysop Support A forum for those who use, operate, and are interested in operating, or developing software to work with Ribbs software ( a bulletin board package written by Ron Bihler and currently developed by Erik Van Tromp and a crack beta team) which runs on the Tandy Color Computer 3 (running OS-9 level II, a multi-tasking operating system) that is capable of interfacing with Fidonet. Popular topics include help in setup, finding solutions to operating difficulties, and exchanging ideas concerning new utilities and games made to augment Ribbs. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1 Gateways: # Nodes: 51 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Merv Curley, 1:250/404 Last changed: 07-Mar-95 by Merv Curley, 1:250/404 RMC !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Rocky Moutain Chat General chat for residents of state on or west of the Rocky DESC Mountains. Origin: 1:203/201 Distribution: Zone 1 BackBone, Zone 99 SysopNet Gateways: 99:100/0, 1:203/201 # Nodes: 11 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Lonnie&Julie Engelhardt, 1:203/201 Last changed: 01-May-95 by Lonnie Engelhardt, 1:203/201 RN_AA Alcoholics Anonymous A forum for discussions among members of Alcoholics Anonymous about any part of the program or recovery from Alcoholism. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_ACOA Adult Children of Alcoholics Discussion of the needs, problems and solutions of those who have endured the alcoholic parent(s). Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/0 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_ADMIN RECOVERNET ADMIN Private conference for the administration of the network. Access is limited to conference leaders. (Net Sysops ONLY) Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_ALANON Alanon Fellowship A place for those who put up with us to talk about the solution for dealing with the person in recovery or still using. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_CA Cocaine Anonymous A forum for discussions among members of Cocaine Anonymous about any part of the program or recovery from addiction. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_CHAT RecoverNet Chit-Chat For general chit-chat among users not relating to recovery. Just abouit anything goes here (keep it clean) Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_CODA Co-Dependants Anonymous Discussion regarding the CoDA fellowship and it's relative issues. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_CONCEPT The 12 Concepts A forum for specific discussion on the 12 Concepts of Service and how they fit into our lives within and outside of the fellowships Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_EMOTIONS Emotions Anonymous For those involved in or interested in the fellowships and it's aspects. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_EVENTS Upcoming Fellowship Events A forum for posting information on upcoming fellowship events. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_FUN Fun In Sobriety A forum for the discussion of just what the topic says. How do you have fun now that you're sober? Lots of us thought we would never have fun again! Let us know how you got past this and what you do. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_GENRCOV General Recovery Discussion A forum for anyone to discuss any method by which they have found recovery from their particular problem. Origin: Distribution: Recovernet Backbone & QWK packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_H&I Hospitals & Institutions Discussion about carrying the message to jails, hospitals and other institutions. Origin: Distribution: Recovernet Backbone & QWK packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_MEDITATE Meditation A forum for discussion of different methods and means of meditation and what it brings. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_NA Narcotics Anonymous A forum for discussions among members of Narcotics Anonymous about any part of the program or recovery from addiction. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_NEWS RecoverNet News A forum for information on changes and events relating to the network. This is a READ ONLY area. MUST be carried by ALL members of RecoverNet. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_OA Overeaters Anonymous A forum for discussions among members of OverEaters Anonymous about any part of the program or recovery from addiction. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_PHYSICAL The Physical Aspects A forum for discussing everything from the initial detoxification during recovery to how we take care of our physical health and well being later into recovery. This is a commonly overlooked and not talked about part of the disease yet, it is an equal part of the "Mind, Body & Spirit" description of the malady. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_RELATION Relationships A forum for discussion on relationships with our family, friends, lovers, business associates. How we have rebuilt them (assuming we're that lucky), how we made new ones and how we maintain them. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet BackBone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SERVICE Being of Service A forum for discussions about varying methods of being of service including panels, speaking, helping others, etc. This is a good place to find new ways of being of service within and outside the fellowships. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SEX_ADDICT Sex Addiction Recovery This conference offers a place for those who are members of the many related fellowships such as SA, SAA, SLAA, etc. and folks who are seeking help with sex addiction recovery. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SHARE Sharing and Caring A forum for personal sharing. This could almost be considered a "cross-talk" meeting.If you haven't been to one of these, get ready. People will comment on what you've shared and it may sometimes be more of what you need than what you want. Origin: Distribution: Recovernet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SIA Survivors of Incest Anonymous A forum for discussions among members of SIA about any part of the program or recovery from Incest or Abuse. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SMOKERANON Smokers Anonymous If you are trying to kick the habit or have done so, here's the place to share it. Origin: Distribution: RecoveryNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SOBERSEX Sex in Sobriety A forum to discuss how to get past the fears, frustration and confusion of sex while sober. This is NOT to be construed as an adult conference with a bunch of sex chatter. This is a serious and disabling problem for many in recovery. Origin: Distribution: RecoveryNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SPIRIT The Spiritual Path A forum for discussion of spirituality. This is NOT a religious conference and attacks on personal beliefs will NOT be tolerated. All of us find our faith or spiritual existance in our own ways and should all be allowed that privelage. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_SPONSOR Sponsorship A forum for discussion of Sponsorship. How we do it or how we get it. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_STEPS The 12 Steps A forum for specific discussion about the 12 Steps of Anonymous about any part of the program or recovery from Recovery and how they are applied to daily living and maintenance of sobriety Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 NOD Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:130/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_TRAD The 12 Traditions A forum for specific discussion about the 12 Traditions and how they are applied both in the fellowship and in daily living. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_USERS RecoverNet Users A place for users to discuss the network operation and policies. Also, leave suggestions for new conferences or changes and enhancements. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 RN_YOUTH Youth in Recovery Discussion by and about young people in recovery and the special needs and problems that affect them. Origin: Distribution: RecoverNet Backbone & QWK Packets Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Gibson LifeLine BBS, 602 Mike Marsh, 245:4040/100 Mike Marsh, 1:133/9025 Last changed: 21-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 ROBOTECH Robotech Animated Series Discussion Conference The Robotech Echo is a non-profit discussion echo which has been endorsed by Harmony Gold Inc., and Academy Comics. The Robotech Echo has also been recognized by Harmony Gold as THE ONLY official Robotech electronic conference. It is because of this that we have better access to information pertaining to Robotech and all spinoff products/series. And this information is available to us first hand. The Robotech Echo will publish all given information the instant it becomes available. Origin: 1:376/190 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone 3:640/837 2:240/5430 5400 5500 Gateways: # Nodes: 50+ Volume: 25/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Todd Hill, 1:376/190 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Todd Hill, 1:376/190 ROBOTIX Robotics and robot builders conference A forum for the discussion of robotics, robot building robotics competitions, parts sources, sensors, and other subjects related to robots and robotics. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, RBBS-NET Gateways: RBBS-NET VIA 1:10/8 # Nodes: 100 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: David Calafrancesco, 1:2624/306 Last changed: 10-May-95 by David Calafrancesco, 1:2624/306.0 ROBO_LINK RoboBOARD BBS Discussions Open forum for Robo/FX BBS support; hints, tips, & secrets. Echo rules can be FREQ'd from the MOD as RLINK.ZIP. Origin: 1:392/20 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Tom Wiseman, 1:392/20 Last changed: 11 Jun 95 by Tom Wiseman, 1:392/20 RPG Role Playing Games - Message Based Gaming Role Playing Games - Message based gaming for all role playing systems. Current game: Mystic City (AD&D 2nd Ed.) Origin: 1:2626/401 Distribution: 1:2626/401 Gateways: BusiLink via 1:13/100 # Nodes: 0 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Mike Mitchell, 1:2626/401 Last changed: 05-Apr-95 by Mike Mitchell, 1:2626/401 RTKBA GUN RIGHTS/GUN CONTROL DISCUSSION ECHO Area for the discussion of the political aspects of firearms, firearms ownership and second ammendment rights. Companion to the Firearms technical echo area. Origin: 1:102/861 Distribution: NET-129, NET-135, NET-137, NET-147, NET-151, NET-300, NET-372 Gateways: # Nodes: 120 Volume: 200/w Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861 Moderators: , Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Bob Kohl, 1:102/861 RTSOFT Robinson Technologies Software Support (LORD/PLANETS) Support for Seth Able Robinson's Door Games and other utilities. Examples are LORD (Legend of the Red Dragon) and Planets TEOS. Support includes sysop help for running the doors along with support to users who play the doors. ANSI post allowed to report bugs only. Discussion will also include support for 3rd party utils for LORD! Please use REAL NAMES! Origin: 1:285/302 Distribution: BACKBONE, GamesNet-Backbone Gateways: 711:1/0@GamesNet via 1:285/302 # Nodes: 30 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Carl Morris, 1:285/302 Last changed: 17-May-95 by Carl Morris, 1:285/302 RUSH_DEBATE Rush Limbaugh Debate/Discussion Conferance The purpose of the Rush Debate echo is to provide an open forum for the discussion of the popular and controversial radio, TV, and book personality, Rush Limbaugh- his ideas, opinions, politics, actions and so forth. Origin: 1:264/416@fidonet.org Distribution: Can be picked up at 1:264/400@fidonet.org Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gary Braswell, 1:264/416 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Gary Braswell, 1:264/416 RUSH_FAN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! International RUSH-Fan Echo (MUSIC Group Rush) The International Rush Fan Echo is a gathering place for fans of the Canadian rock trio RUSH. The echo encompasses discussion of all facets of the band. Including, but not limited to, lyrics, music, styles, rare memorabilia, live performances, current releases and past releases on CD, album or tape. The echo is open to all who enjoy the spine tingling sounds and thought provoking lyrics of Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart. Note: This echo is limited to musical discussions involving the rock group RUSH and not Rush Limbaugh. Origin: 1:141/885 Distribution: Zone 1 from 1:141/885 or 1:112/2112 Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Al Filandro, 1:141/885 Last changed: 15-Mar-95 by Al Filandro, 1:141/885 RYBBSOP !!! DELETE WARNING !!! RYBBS Support Echo The RYBBSOP echo exists to provide a forum for support and discussion of the RYBBS BBS software. RYBBS is among the most configureable of all BBS programs. The echo provides direct access to Greg Ryan, the program's author. RYBBS sysops use the echo to request new features and ask questions of Greg and each other. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 backbone. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 45/Week Rule File: RYBBSOP.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jim Henry, 1:273/408 Last changed: 28-May-95 by JIM HENRY, 273/408 R_CATHOLIC Roman Catholic Question and Answer Forum A forum for general questions and answers on the Western Roman Tradition. Open to anybody that has questions and answers about the Roman Catholic faith. Origin: Contact Alex Mottram at 1:3803/6 for a feed/privately Distribution: FIDONET backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 13 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Jon Guidry, 1:3803/11 R_LIMBAUGH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Rush Limbaugh Fans/Topics Echo A general chatter conference for fans of the Rush Limbaugh Radio/TV Show and Printed Material. Those interested in political events should enjoy this echo. Flames to a miniumn. Not run by or backed by Rush Limbaugh or EIB *** Origin: 1:130/82 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 0/Week Flags: Moderators: Don Teague, 1:130/82 Last changed: 06-Mar-95 by Don Teague, 1:130/82 SAILING !!! DELETE WARNING !!! SAILING General discussion of sailing topics and items of interest to sailors. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 10/Day Flags: Moderators: Geno DellaMattia, 1:153/764 Last changed: 14-Mar-95 by Geno DellaMattia, 1:1/1 SAKYADHITA Women & Buddhism Discussion relating to women in Buddhism, both bhikkhunis (nuns) and upasikas (lay-practitioners). "Sakyadhita" means "Daughters of the Buddha." (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 SANGHA Intn'l Dharma Events & Community Listings A national "calendar" for the Buddhist community. Timely listings of classes, retreats, dharma events, sitting groups, visiting teachers, etc. NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING PLEASE! (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 SAR Search and Rescue Discussion echo A place to discuss all phases and techniques to search and rescue issues. Area may have various different agency's connected to share information, equipment specifications and useage to effect successful search's and rescue's. Origin: 1:3003/911.0 Distribution: North American Backbone Gateways: SAF-Net(sm) 1:3003/911 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Dan Guenthner, 1:3003/911 Last changed: 15 Jul 95 by Dan Guenthner, 1:3003/911 SATLINK.FILES Satlink Files Discussion Echo A restricted conference for users of Satlink's file services Origin: Distribution: private restricted Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12 SATLINK.HUBS Satlink Hubs Discussion Echo A restricted conference for Satlink hubs only Origin: Distribution: private restricted Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12 SATLINK.SYSOP Satlink Sysop Echo A restricted conference for sysops making use of Satlink's file and echomail services Origin: Distribution: private restricted Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12 SB-E/N/L SpaceBase's READ ONLY Electronic Space Newsletters -=READ ONLY=-! No Input without permission! All Q&A and remarks to the SB-QUESTIONS Echo! Carries Electronic Space Related Newsletters like Spacenews, APS What's New, Jonathan's Space Report, Amset Ham Sat News and more. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 3500 Volume: 35/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719 Moderators: , Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Hugh S. Gregory, 1:153/719 SB-NASA_NEWS SpaceBase's READ ONLY Nasa News & Press Releases -=READ ONLY!=- No Input without permission! All Q&A and remarks to the SB-QUESTIONS Echo! Carries the latest Nasa Press Releases, & North America space news excepts! Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 5500 Volume: 100/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719 Moderators: , Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Hugh S. Gregory, 1:153/719 SB-NASA_TECH SpaceBase's READ ONLY Nasa Tech News & Probe Rpts -=READ ONLY!=-! No Input without permission! All Q&A and remarks to the SB-QUESTIONS Echo! Carries the latest daily Shuttle Status Reports. Also Galileo, Ulysses, H.S.T., G.R.O. Status and Mission Reports and more! Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 4000 Volume: 70/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719 Moderators: , Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Hugh S. Gregory, 1:153/719 SB-QUESTIONS SpaceBase's Discussion Echo for Space News Q&A Discussion and answers to questions you may have about items in the 4 READ ONLY SpaceBase(tm) Echoes. Namely SB-NASA_NEWS, SB-NASA_TECH SB-E/N/L, SB-WORLD_NWS. -=OPEN TO ALL=-. No political debate, UFO's, TREKKIES, SKEPTICS, rasism, character assassination, bigitory remarks, or unauthorized space related news posts. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2 Gateways: # Nodes: 4400 Volume: 150/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719 Moderators: , Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Hugh S. Gregory, 1:153/719 SB-SAT_TRACK SpaceBase's Amateur Satellite Tracking Discussion Carries the latest NORAD Satellite Elements weekly and Satellite activity bulletins. Answers questions about Satellite Tracking Software. Questions and discussion encourged. -= OPEN TO ALL!=- Note, volume reflects average minumun postings. No Unauthorized bulk Elsat postings. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 3200 Volume: 150/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719 Moderators: , Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Hugh S. Gregory, 1:153/719 SB-SOLAR_RPT SpaceBase's Solar Activity Reports & Discussion Carries the latest Solar Flare Alerts, Satellite Proton Event Warnings, Geomagnetic Storm and Auroral Activity Alerts. Q&A, duscussion and outside imput encouraged. Volume depends on active the Sun is. -=OPEN TO ALL=-! Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 2150 Volume: 45/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719 Moderators: , Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Hugh S. Gregory, 1:153/719 SB-WORLD_NWS SpaceBase's READ ONLY World Space Reports -=READ ONLY=-! No Input without permission! All Q&A and remarks to the SB-QUESTIONS Echo. Carries reports from the CIS, ESA, NASDA Japan, China, Australia, Canada, and more! Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 2750 Volume: 30/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719 Moderators: , Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Hugh S. Gregory, 1:153/719 SCANNER Scanners in Micro Computer use From handheld black and white to E size blueprint sizes, scanners have an increasing variety of uses. From allowing the automatic assembly of outgoing fax letters with letterhead and signature, to storage of documents and blueprints, scanners have become one of the most useful peripherals in use today. Producing line art, GIF files, Tiffs, encapsulated postscript and other types of storage is performed by the sophistocated software used by scanners. This echo will try to provide some insight to the new technology and it's uses. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: 3630/90 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Stephen Hendricks, 3630/90 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 SCANRADIO Scanner Radios - Equipment and Frequency Discussions For scanner radio and receiver users [Public Safety, amateur, aircraft, and others] and the sharing of information regarding active frequencies in use, types of equipment used, technical advances, etc. (NO CELLULAR DISCUSSION) Asst. Moderators - Bill Cheek and Mark Samwick. Origin: Distribution: Backbone - All Fidonet Zones Gateways: FAMILYNET VIA 1:115/887 # Nodes: 212 VOL 40/Day Volume: N/A Flags: Moderators: Ken Storm, 1:267/108 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Ken Storm, 1:267/108 SCI&TECH Science and Technology Conference The purpose of this echo is to provide a forum for discussions about science and technology. Authors are encouraged to prepare messages designed to impart understanding. Debates on matters of scientific fact are welcome as are matters of public policy as related to science and technology. Participants must ensure that debates will have substantial factual basis. Political, moral, or religious views are not to be considered as "factual." Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Melissa Woo, 1:233/4 Eric Larson, 1:233/4 David Bloomberg, 1:2430/1 Last changed: 15-May-95 by Melissa Woo, 1:233/4.0 SCICRE Scientific Creationism Echo Scientific creationists claim parity or superiority for their views compared to modern evolutionary biology. This echo exists to examine *all* the claims of SciCre-ists, whether based on alleged science or upon scripture. Additionally, discussion of the political consequences of SciCre are on topic here. This echo is to become the FidoNet equivalent of the FamilyNet Biogenesis echo. Please contact Wesley Elsberry or Dave Horn to get linked in now. Origin: Distribution: 1:386/385,1:104/251 Gateways: # Nodes: 4 Volume: 8/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Wesley R. Elsberry, 1:386/385 Moderators: Dave Horn, 1:104/251.1 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Wesley R. Elsberry, 1:386/385 SCIENCE National Science Echo A general interest science forum for people who are interested in science either as professionals or amateurs. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 50/Day Rule File: SCIENCE.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jeff Sterling, 1:374/73 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Jeff Sterling, 374/73 SCIWAY South Carolina Information Highway SCIway is a STATEWIDE (Region 18) echo of messages from the Listserve at The Citadel - FREE for all SCNET participants! Previously read-only, but now traffic goes both directions. Has links to Charleston & Lowcountry (CoastNet), Columbia & the Midlands (Mid-Net), Greenville & Upstate (AppNet), plus Tech-Net - a link among almost all S.C. Technical Colleges! No special format needed, address it just like any message. SC SysOps: PLEASE areafix this gateway as soon as possible! Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding the Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: 2-way Internet gating by Jim Faucette. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 20/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Moderators: Jim Faucette, 1:372/50 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SCN-CHEAT Computer game cheating/unethical moves echo This is an echo for the discussion of how to advance unethically in computer games (PC/Amiga/Mac etc.) including secret codes, cheats, backbones. Note: this is a legal echo, and the discussion of cracks/pirating will NOT be tolerated. Origin: 1:272/169 Distribution: Gateways: SCN-Net, 914-Net via 1:272/169 # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Mike Zier, 1:272/169 Last changed: 25 Jul 95 by Mike Zier, 1:272/169 SCNET South Carolina BBS User Network SCNET is an old (Region 18) STATEWIDE chat/discussion echo, available FREE to the public, on ALL participating systems! Damaged (like everything else..) by Hurricane Hugo in 1989, but now thriving after the Associated Press story about it. Since the moderator says he is only the "Head Cheerleader", please consider it as a "Self-Moderated Echo" at ALL times! Cross-posting of "Outta-State Stuff" should be minimal. SC SysOps: PLEASE areafix SC_SYSOP for administrative junk. Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding Region 18's Backbone! Gateways: Gateway to WWIV network in Columbia. # Nodes: 100 Volume: 80/Week Flags: Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SCOUTER International SCOUTER ECHO This is an International Scouting Echo Conference. It is open to all SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS from around the world, and to anyone wishing more information about the BOY SCOUT, CUB SCOUT, VARSITY, EXPLORER, GIRL SCOUT, DAISEY, BROWNIE, GIRL GUIDE, or OTHER SCOUTING programs for youth world wide. The SCOUTER Echo is distributed primarily using a computer based Echo Mail method of telecommunication mail proces- sing. This is done using computers with modems connected via the FidoNet Echo Mail Backbone, ScoutNet and several other computer based "NET's" through out the world. To link into this conference, consult your Net Coordinator or Net Echo Mail Coordinator and request SCOUTER off the FidoNet Backbone. There are NO restrictions placed on this conference other than the stated rules. It is open to all who wish to participate, or have an interest in a Scouting program for youth. Origin: Distribution: Fido, ScoutNet Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 400/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dave Tracewell, 1:208/300 Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by Dave Tracewell, 1:208/300 SCOUTING International SCOUTING ECHO This is an International Scouting Echo Conference. It is open to all SCOUTS AND YOUTH ORGANAZATIONS from around the world, and to any- one wishing more information about the BOY SCOUT, CUB SCOUT, EXPLORER, GIRL SCOUT, DAISEY, BROWNIE, GIRL GUIDE, or OTHER SCOUTING programs for youth world wide. The SCOUTING Echo is distributed primarily using a computer based Echo Mail method of telecommunication mail proces- sing. This is done using computers with modems connected via the FidoNet Echo Mail Backbone, ScoutNet and several other computer based "NET's" through out the world. To link into this conference, consult your Net Coordinator or Net Echo Mail Coordinator and request SCOUTING off the FidoNet Backbone. There are NO restrictions placed on this conference other than the stated rules. It is open to all who wish to participate, or have an interest in a Scouting program for youth. Origin: Distribution: Fido, ScoutNet Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 300/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dave Tracewell, 1:208/300 Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by Dave Tracewell, 1:208/300 SCUBA Scuba Diving The international Scuba diving echo is of interest to novice, sport, and professional divers alike. Discussions range from equipment reviews, dive training, favorite dive sites, and dive travel. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Gateways: 1:10/8 # Nodes: Volume: 150/Week Rule File: SCUBA.RUL Flags: Moderators: Steve Elliot, 1:369/134 Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Steve Elliot, 1:369/134 SC_4SALE South Carolina For Sale Echo Exciting FREE "Statewide Electronic Yard Sale/Flea Market"! Why drag all those used items you want to sell out into the driveway? Allow your fellow BBS callers a shot at it FIRST! Plenty of good deals as some people almost give stuff away. SC SysOps: Please help our state prosper, areafix this one! Designated Auctioneer: Colonel Robert B. Chapman, SCAL 2687 Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding the Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: Sent out in Charleston using CHAS_Net. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 20/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Moderators: John Jones, 1:372/90 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SC_CLEMSON_SPORTS The Clemson University Sports Echo A FREE Statewide Echo for all Clemson University Tiger fans! This is a 2-Way Gateway to the Clemson Sports Listserve over the internet! Don Elton, Pro-Carolina BBS SysOp in Columbia, is the owner of this listserve and also serves as Moderator. Most activity comes from subscribers - located all over USA. SysOps: Add this echo & help attract more users to your BBS! Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding the Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: 2-way Internet gating by Jim Faucette. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 40/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Don Elton, delton@pro-carolina.cts.com Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SC_DEMO S.C. Democratic Party Echo The FREE Statewide Echo - for every South Carolina Democrat! Help us to inform others this echo is now available all over the Palmetto State! This echo has been going on a LONG time, but should soon become even more active as it gets expanded. If you believe "The Contract" is just garbage, use this echo to insist our representatives listen to our COMBINED voices! Origin: Distribution: Recently added to Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: Sent out in Charleston with CHAS_Net. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 20/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Moderators: William Hamilton, 1:372/50 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SC_LIB S.C. Libertarian Party Echo Official Statewide Echo of South Carolina Libertarian Party, as run by acting Secretary for this growing political party! If you usually prefer a minimum amount of government control over your life, while preserving personal liberty to the max possible, try this! You'll discover like-minded individuals. Regardless of YOUR preference, Libertarians are interesting! Origin: Distribution: Recently added to Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: Sent out in Charleston with CHAS_Net. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 20/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: MaryLou Seymour, 1:3624/15 Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SC_REPUB S.C. Republican Party Echo The FREE Statewide Echo for every South Carolina Republican! Help us to inform others this echo is now available all over the Palmetto State! This echo has been going on a LONG time, but should soon become even more active as it gets expanded. If you want to see "The Contract" be enforced, use this echo to insist our representatives listen to our COMBINED voices! Origin: Distribution: Recently added to Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: Sent out in Charleston with CHAS_Net. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 20/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Moderators: Robert McElwee, 1:372/57 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SC_SEC_SPORTS The Southeastern Conference Sports Echo The FREE Statewide Echo to all Southeastern Conference fans! This is a 2-Way Gateway to the SEC Sports Listserve over the internet! Don Elton, SysOp for Pro-Carolina BBS in Columbia, is the owner of this listserve and also serves as Moderator. Most activity comes from subscribers - located all over USA. SysOps: Add this echo & help attract more users to your BBS! Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding the Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: 2-way Internet gating by Jim Faucette. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 40/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Don Elton, delton@pro-carolina.cts.com Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SC_SYSOP South Carolina SysOp Echo An echo exclusively for South Carolina BBS System Operators! HIGHLY recommended, so all sysops can stay to stay in touch. Not required when you carry SCNET, SC_4SALE or the statewide political echoes, but it probably should be. (Just pretend!) SCNET now has 4 gateways to the Internet available for FREE! (SCIWAY, SC_USC_SPORTS, SC_SEC_SPORTS and SC_CLEMSON_SPORTS) Admin/Sysop disagreements are better in here than in public. Self-moderated, no bossy NC/NECs, only a "Head Cheerleader". Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding Region 18's Backbone! Gateways: Gateway to WWIV network in Columbia. # Nodes: 100 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SC_USC_SPORTS University of South Carolina Sports Echo The FREE Statewide Echo to all South Carolina Gamecock fans! This is a 2-Way Gateway to the USC Sports Listserve over the internet! Don Elton, SysOp for Pro-Carolina BBS in Columbia, is the owner of this listserve and also serves as Moderator. Most activity comes from subscribers - located all over USA. SysOps: Add this echo & help attract more users to your BBS! Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding the Region 18 Backbone! Gateways: 2-way Internet gating by Jim Faucette. # Nodes: 20 Volume: 40/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Don Elton, delton@pro-carolina.cts.com Moderators: Bob Chapman, 1:372/50 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SEARCHLIGHT Searchlight BBS Discussion Echo Discussion Echo for Searchlight BBS and related software. Sysops, users, and 3rd party software authors are welcome. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: RIME VIA 1:112/14 # Nodes: 300 Volume: 50/Day Rule File: SRCHLGHT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Wayne Robinson, 1:2604/269 Moderators: Darrell Davis, 1:157/582 Last changed: 16 Apr 95 by Wayne Robinson, 1:2604/269 SEEDSWAP Seed Exchange For user-to-user posts of seeds for trade or free ONLY. No catalogs, commercial entries, seeds for sale, solicitations, high postage/handling charges, or offers other than free or swap. Users are strongly encouraged to use netmail and common sense in the finalizing of any trade. This is a companion to the Backboned HOME-N-GRDN echo, and indepth discussion of the growing requirements should take place in that echo if at all possible. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Sharon Allsup, 1:130/404 SERIOUS_SIDE The Serious Side Non-inflamed discussion of "serious" issues. PGP or RIPEM Clear-signed messages permitted. Origin: 1:285/27 Distribution: Primarily Great Plains and Colorado Eastern Slope Gateways: 1:285/1 1:285/2 1:285/424 # Nodes: 20 Volume: 15/Month Flags: Moderators: Mike Riddle, 1:285/27 Mike Riddle, @gonix.com" Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Mike Riddle, 1:285/28 SET Temple of Set Discussions (Base of Set) The SET echo is for the discussion of the Temple of Set DESC Origin: 1:203/444 Distribution: Zone 1; PODS; NuitNet Gateways: only through 1:203/444 = 93:9303/0 (need moderator authorization) # Nodes: 18 Volume: 30/Month Flags: Moderators: Balanone, 1:203/2019 Moderators: John Youril, jyouril@netcom.com Moderators: Balanone, balanone@tefnut.gigo.com Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Balanone, 1:203/2019 SEV_FORSALE Southeast Virginia For Sale Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bob Stephenson, 1:275/165 Last changed: 17-Apr-95 by Bob Stephenson, 1:275/165 SEW_&_QUILT Sewing & Quilting by hand or machine SEW_&_QUILT provides a forum for the discussion of home sewing and quilting done by hand or with a sewing machine and/or serger. Topics might include construction techniques, sources for materials, machines or notions, as well as discussion of current projects and other related conversation determined to be on-topic by the moderator(s). It should be noted that discussions of needle arts, yarn arts, and crafting are served on other FidoNet echoes and are not topical in SEW_&_QUILT. Origin: 134/8 Distribution: Z1 BACKBONE, other FidoNet zones welcome Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 300/Week Flags: Moderators: Kathi Crockett, 1:134/8 Donna Ransdell, 1:202/1311 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by Kathi Crockett, 1:134/8 SF&ANIME_RPG Sci-Fi & Anime Role Playing Games and Play-by-Echo-Mail. The topic of this echo is Role Playing Games that have an Anime (Including Manga) or Sci-Fi theme. This echo does not have any bias toward any one game system or company except for those that already have their own echo on the Fidonet backbone. Also welcome are discussions on how to adapt Anime Films, OVA's, Series, etc. into game systems. For those not into Anime, Sci-Fi RPG's are also on topic. This echo is also used to organize Play by Echo Mail games and pass game turns. Origin: 1:396/89.1 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Jake Krieger, 1:396/89.1 Moderators: Jake Krieger, 401:504/0@AnimeNet.org Moderators: Jake Krieger, @prodigy.com:eqyx18a Moderators: Aron Head, 1:130/35.4104 Last changed: 21 Jul 95 by Jake Krieger, 1:396/89 SF-LIT !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Science Fiction Literature A forum for the discussion of science fiction in its written (and published) form. Book reviews, discussions of classic stories, announcements of upcoming books, etc. If you've recently read an sf book, drop in and tell us what you thought about it. If you have news about an sf book about to be released, let us know. No discussions of visual media (including comic books). If you are interested in adding this small, on-topic echo, drop netmail to Carlos Benitz @ 1:125/17. Origin: Distribution: Private, contact 1:125/17 for more information. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Carlos Benitz, 1:125/17 Last changed: 02-Mar-95 by Carlos Benitz, 1:125/17 SFFAN Science Fiction and Fandom A discussion group for anything that is related to science fiction or science fiction fandom. Film, animation, comics, television, and conventions are all acceptable topics for discussion. Dr. Who, Star Trek, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Asimov, Moorcock, Zelazny, Danger Mouse, Battlestar Galactica, etc! Discussions of FANTASY ARE ON TOPIC! REALLY! Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 50/D Rules: Flags: Moderators: Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 Last changed: 21 Aug 95 by Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/524 SHAREWARE ShareWare Software Support Conference A support conference which encourages discussion of all shareware programs. This includes the standard user shareware, BBS programs, Desc developers for product introduction and distribution. This echo is for anyone who requires information or support for any shareware program. Origin: Towne Crier Systems 1:3400/57@FidoNet.Org Distribution: BackBoned Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tony Mace, 1:3400/57@FidoNet.Org Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Tony Mace, 1:3400/57 SHAREWARE_SUPPORT ShareWare Software Support Conference A support conference which encourages discussion of all shareware programs. This includes the standard user shareware, BBS programs, Desc developers for product introduction and distribution. This echo is for anyone who requires information or support for any shareware program. Origin: Towne Crier Systems 1:3400/57 Distribution: BackBoned Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Tony Mace, 1:3400/57 Last changed: 04 Jul 95 by Tony Mace, 1:3400/57 SHAREWRE Shareware Products Discussion Forum This echo is for use by those who are interested in discussing the various software programs which are distributed as shareware as well as the moral, ethical and philosophical issues surrounding shareware and its distribution. The term shareware, as to this echo, includes freeware, public domain, donation ware, and test drives or demos of commercial programs. A detailed definition of these terms is published frequently in the echo. The echo is carried inter- nationally and users of the echo are scattered throughout the world. Therefore, off topic message restrictions are enforced. New members and novice users are welcome and encouraged to share their experiences, opinions and questions with authors and highly experienced shareware professionals. Steve Stacher, 2:443/888, is Co_Moderator Origin: Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: 956 Volume: 200 wk Rules: Flags: Moderators: Kent Anderson, 1:382/1201 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by Kent Anderson, 1:382/1201 SHARING Share the FidoNet experience Promote, Advertise and Share FidoNet resources available in our World Class, Global, Communications Network. Origin: 1:150/730.0 Distribution: Anyone interested Gateways: none # Nodes: 7 Volume: 12/DAY Flags: Moderators: Don Dawson, 1:150/730.0 Last changed: 23 Jun 95 by Don Dawson, 1:150/730 SHILA Buddhist Ethics Discussion of Buddhist ethical precepts that form the foundation for the conduct of monks, nuns, and laypersons. This echo provides a place for grappling with difficult moral and practical questions within the support of an online sangha. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 SHINING*STAR Shining Star Software Door Support by Nannette Thacker This echo provides software support for Shining Star Software BBS Door Games and Utilities. Doors include: DREAD, FAIR, WAKE, SPIKE, PUNCH, TREKKIE, JACOB, FURY, RAGE, CATACOMBS & upcoming releases. Origin: 1:291/60 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Nannette Thacker, 1:291/60 Last changed: 26 Aug 95 by Nannette Thacker, 1:291/60 SHUTTLE Shuttle support echo Support echo for Shuttle - "The Mailer for Windows" Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Brian Gay, 1:106/64.0 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Brian Gay, 1:106/64 SIERRAN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Sierra Club (Environment) SIERRAN is THE "Environmental Activist Echo" for friends of The Sierra Club! Help us connect with over 500,000 members, who truly do their part to make a difference for the earth. Information about current club campaign events, outings and ACTION ALERTS! Note: Everyone is welcome, NOT just members. SysOps: Please do YOUR part, areafix SIERRAN for YOUR area! Greenest regards from all in the fast-growing SIERRAN Echo! Origin: Distribution: Proudly riding on Fidonet Backbone! (Overseas & Beyond!) Gateways: GreenNet/Sierra Club BBS Network via 1:372/50 # Nodes: 100 Volume: 25/Week Rule File: SIERRAN.RUL Flags: Moderators: Bob Chapman (Life Member), 1:372/50 Last changed: 02-Mar-95 by Bob Chapman, 1:372/49 SILENTTALK Conference for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing A conference for those who are interested in discussing all forms of hearing impairment, sharing information on assistive devices, the ADA, TDD/TT's, various communication modes, organizations, and anything of general interest to the deaf and hard of hearing. Everyone is invited to participate. Origin: Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: 268 Volume: 40/Day Flags: Moderators: Ann Stalnaker, 1:124/2120 Stu Turk, 1:129/26 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Ann Stalnaker, 1:124/2120.0 SILVERBOX Amiga SilverBox Mail Reader Support The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an avenue of assistance and information to sysops and users of the SilverBox Mail Reader and msgbase.library by David Lebel. Configuration, installation and other setup problems are within the scope of this echo. Origin: Distribution: Region 12, Region 20 Gateways: NEC240 # Nodes: 15 Volume: 5/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Robert Williamson, 1:167/104 SIM Simulation & Wargaming Featuring discussion on; Military Strategy Games (wargames), all types of simulations, sci-fi, gaming events, club notices, opponents wanted, postal & e-mail play, playing hints, new products, reviews, game design & research, miniatures, want-ads, computer AND non-computer gaming & simulation; excluding role-playing, fantasy/adventure/mystery, and abstact games such as card games, Monopoly, Chess, etc.. Origin: 1:261/1151 Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 160 Volume: 100/Week Rule File: SIM.RUL Flags: Moderators: Gerald Todd, 1:261/1151 Last changed: 18 Jun 95 by Gerald Todd, 1:261/1151 SIMPSONS The Simpsons Discussion of the very popular FOX TV show, "The Simpsons". A lot of people may think that The Simpsons is just a cartoon, therefore, is not a "real" show. However, many people find The Simpsons to be one of the DESC subtle humor. There are even "special guest voices", such as Johnny Carson, Kelsey Grammer, and Luke Perry. You're not picking up this echo!?!? DOHHH! (oooh, Doughnuts!) Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 40/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Danny Devoe, 1:330/301 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Danny Devoe, 1:330/301 SINGLE_MOMS Forum for Single Mothers This forum is for single mothers to discuss parenting and co-parenting issues with one another. Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 Last changed: 15-May-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 SIP_AA Alcoholism & Recovery An echo designed for the sharing of experience, hope and strength for those practicing the 12 step recovery program described in the book Alcoholics Anonymous Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 75 Volume: 50/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gary Clark, 1:134/28 Moderators: Monte Rehlander, 1:132/131.2 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Gary Clark, 1:134/28 SIP_ACA Adult Children of Alcoholics Singleness in Purpose - Adult Children of Alcoholics Support echo for adult children of dysfunctional families. The moderator, Joe Jared, is no longer in the FidoNet nodelist, and has not responded to messages. It is therefore being recommended that an election be held by the echo participants to select another moderator (temporary or permanent). This echo has been re-elisted by Zaynab Richmond of 1:125/19 Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Joe Jared, 1:125/19 Last changed: 24-May-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 SIP_ALANON ALANON RECOVERY Discussion of recovery from the family disease of alcoholism through practice of the twelve steps of the fellowship of Alanon. Participation is open to all whose life has been affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Rich Gorin, 125/9 Moderators: Marge Clark, 116/3000 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Marge Clark, 1:116/3000 SIP_INCEST Incest Survivor's Conference SIP_INCEST is a conference for the discussion of the issues of survivors of incest and child abuse. All topics are on topic when posted by survivors in accordance with the Rules of the conference. Survivors of incest and child abuse are welcome. Perpetrators of incest and child abuse are not allowed to post for any reason. Origin: Distribution: Z1 BackBone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Rez, 1:203/153.2 Moderators: Zoe, 1:147/27 Last changed: 18 Jul 95 by Susan Harris, 1:147/27 SIP_MPD Singleness in Purpose - Multiple Personality Disorder SIP_MPD is a support echo for anyone for whom multiple personality/disassocitive disorders is an issue. Alias's allowed. Origin: 153/840 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 7 Volume: 60/Week Flags: Moderators: Christopher, 1:153/840 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by Christopher, 1:153/840 SIP_NA Narcotics Anonymous Echo An Echo specificly designed for people who are involved in the program of Narcotics Anonymous and/or have a desire to stop using drugs. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE RECOVERYNET Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 50/week Flags: Moderators: Bob R., 1:154/40 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Bob R., 1:154/40 SIP_SSAS Spouses of Sexual Abuse Survivors SIP_SSAS is an echo for the discussion of the issues of spouses of sexual abuse. Aliases are welcome; all types of language is allowed; spouses of sexual abuse victims and the survivors themselves, as well as close personal friends and supporting family members are welcome to post. NO PERPS ALLOWED! Origin: Distribution: Z1 BackBone NO GATING INTO OTHER ZONES OR NETWORKS WITHOUT Gateways: # Nodes: 79 Volume: 51/Week Flags: Moderators: Gary L. Murphy, 1:130/85 Barb Murphy, 1:130/911 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Gary L. Murphy, 1:130/85.0 SIP_SURVIVOR Twelve Step Discussions for Survivors of Incest SIP_SURVIVOR is a Twelve Step-oriented echo for survivors of incest and other forms of sexual abuse. Discussion generally focuses on issues related to survivors and their recovery based on the Twelve Steps of Survivors of Incest Anonymous, Incest Survivors Anonymous, and Incest Victims Anonymous, and the associated Traditions (all based on the Steps and Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous). Non-survivors and non-members are welcome so long as discussion says on-topic. This echo is an "open meeting." All who are interested are welcome. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Rainbow Warrior, 1:130/307 Last changed: 21-Apr-95 by Rainbow Warrior, 1:130/307.5 SKEPTIC Skeptical Inquiry Echo The skeptical and critical examination of paranormal claims such as psychic powers, UFOs, astrology, Bigfoot, biorhythms, crystals, satanic cults, fire walking, tarot cards -- et al -- will be examined and discussed in an intellectual environment. Book reviews on fringe-science or paranormal topics will be requested and an over all discussion of all such books will be entertained. Biographies of modern-day as well as historic cult leaders will be reviewed. Along the same lines, if any participating individual finds an amusing advertisement making unusually outrageous claims, that, too, will be examined. Non-testable claims of faith or religion are not welcome. Origin: 3:800/857 Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE3 Gateways: Zone-1 VIA 1:374/14 # Nodes: 50 Volume: 75/week Flags: Moderators: Jackson Harding, 3:800/857 Moderators: David Bloomberg, 1:2430/2112 Last changed: 31 Jul 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 SKYFOLK Skyfolk Sysops & moderators echo for those receiving SKYLIGHTS NHEAL DIVINING MEDIA_REVIEW CRYSTALS AWAKENINGS RELATE FREEDOM! and M_EARTH echos. Point ops also welcome. Origin: Distribution: Privately distributed Gateways: # Nodes: 11 Volume: 3/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 SLIDERS Sliders - The Television Series Sliders is a brand-new show now playing on FOX. The show is about a brilliant college student who creates a device that allows people to "slide" through different "earth's." Origin: 1:2626/401 Distribution: 1:2626/401 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Mike Mitchell, 1:2626/401 Additional Moderator(s) Needed, 1:2626/401 Last changed: 26-May-95 by Mike Mitchell, 1:2626/401 SKYLIGHTS Skylights Astrology & astronomy conversations Origin: Distribution: Privately distributed Gateways: # Nodes: 9 Volume: 3/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Jeanne Garner, 1:147/119 SMEG.INTL !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Red Dwarf International Echo Discussion of the British sci-fi/comedy programme, Red Dwarf Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Young, 1:232/319 Last changed: 14-Mar-95 by Jeff Young, 1:232/319 SMOKERS_RIGHTS Issues Dealing with Smokers' Rights to Smoke The purpose of the SMOKERS_RIGHTS echo is to help distribute information and ideas dealing with the preservation of the right to smoke. We wish to promote a free exchange of ideas, thoughts and experiences of smokers from all locations and perhaps by unification of smokers everywhere we can regain our personal freedom and dignity which was granted to us by the Constitution. Origin: Distribution: ZONE 1 - ZONE 3 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Gerry Calhoun, 1:102/1324 Ruth Argust, 1:102/1324 Last changed: 11-May-95 by Ruth Argust, 1:102/1324 SNETNEWS Patriot News and Information; World News This echo has active participants who post news, information, govt. documents, and reviews, on issues related to U.S.A. patriotism and the activities of our government. This echo started in the SearchNet network over a year ago and is well established. Postings come from 185 Internet users. Origin: 1:330/201.0@Fidonet Distribution: ZONE-114 Gateways: ZONE-114 VIA 1:330/201 # Nodes: 189 Volume: 350/W Rules: Flags: Moderators: Glenda Stocks, 1:330/201.0 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Glenda Stocks, 1:330/201 SOAPS Soap Opera Discussion Soap Opera fans discuss their favorite daytime and nightime soaps, actors, updates, scoops, gossip, etc. Origin: 1:100/250 Distribution: Zone1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 300/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Barbara Niehoff, 1:100/250 Last changed: 31 Aug 95 by Barbara Niehoff, 1:100/250 SOFTWARE_MARKETING !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Software Marketing/Business This echo is a forum for software developers to exchange ideas on how they can effectively market their products and manage their business. People online can discuss any topics relevant to the computer industry and business practices in general. EVERYONE is welcome to participate on this echo - which is NOT limited to software developers - we welcome advice from anyone in any field of business, as well as comments and criticism from users as to what products, campaigns, promotions, and features they find most appealing. Origin: 1:396/21 Distribution: 1:396/2 Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 12/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mike Perry, 1:396/21 Last changed: 18 Oct 94 by mike.perry@f21.n396.z1.fidonet.org, 1:396/21 SPACE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Space Development Conference This conference is for those interested in settling, exploring, and developing the final frontier. Acceptable topics include space and its related sciences and technologies, plus relative political and industrial issues. We are interested in the space development environment of the present and the near future, not scenarios so far into the future as to fall under science fiction. Space is BIG but the focus of this conference is tight. While some chit-chat on physics, astrophysics, and astronomy is acceptable, discussions on HAM communications, extraterrestrials, UFOs, paranormal phenomena, future mutant humans are not. The Space Development Conference is for activists and settlers, and most certainly for humans only. It focuses on news and issues of current space development activity. SPACE is a stand-alone conference and has no association with any organization or other conference or any file distribution system. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Bev Freed, 1:124/4144 Last changed: 02-Mar-95 by Bev Freed, 1:124/4144 SPANISH.GEN Spanish Genealogy The place for questions and answers about genealogical research on Spanish surnames. Language is Spanish but English and other languages are allowed. Spanish research ONLY! Origin: Distribution: Zone one backbone Gateways: All distribution via 1:209/720 # Nodes: 100 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: John Grove, 1:18/230 Miny Dittmer, 1:2612/103 Fleet Teachout, 1:2612/103 Last changed: 10-May-95 by John Grove, 18/230 SPINAL_INJURY Spinal Cord Injury Topics A conference for all persons interested in Spinal Cord Injury to discuss various subjects related to SCI, including research, rehab, equipment, etc. Sexuality and bowel/bladder care are also discussed. Discussion of other spine-related problems is allowed. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, gated to ADAnet Gateways: # Nodes: 65 Volume: 100/week Flags: Moderators: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Alan Hess, 1:261/1000 SPIRITUAL Spirituality and World Peace Friendly discussions of your spiritual path. Origin: 1:382/502 Distribution: ZONE 1 (FIDO), ZONE 93 (PODS) Gateways: 1:382/502 # Nodes: 650 Volume: 350/WK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Chuck Haynes, 1:382/502 Moderators: Jim Taylor, 1:128/220 Moderators: Elaine Loveless, 1:382/508 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by Elaine Loveless, 1:382/506 SPITFIRE Global Spitfire BBS Support Echo The Technical Support Conference for Spitfire BBS and Related Utilities. "Spitfire Utility Authors" are All Encouraged to use this Echo for Technical Support. Origin: The BOSS Board, Alamorgordo New Mexico, October 1991 Distribution: Zones 1 2 3 & 6 Backbone Gateways: SFireNet 852:149/1 Via 1:3670/3 TacoNet 31:1000/0 Via # Nodes: 158 Volume: 500/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mike Weaver, 1:3670/3 Moderators: Ken Pearce, 1:366/17 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Mike Weaver, 1:3670/3 SPITFIRE_CHAT Global Spitfire BBS Chat Echo The General Chat Conference for the growing community of Spitfire BBS Sysops. Origin: Sleepless Knights BBS, Athens, Alabama, April 1995 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: SPTFRCHT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Mike Weaver, 1:3670/3 Moderators: Ken Pearce, 1:366/17 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Mike Weaver, 1:3670/3 SPORT-FISHING.WEST Fishing the North This echo is dedicated to the fisherfolk whom enjoy more northern types of fishing.This echo is open to chat on any types of fisheries,both salt and freshwater.The focus of the echo is more towards northern fisheries ie Pike,Salmon,Trout etc.This echo is environmentally aware,that is we welcome all who care,and provide relevent notes on conserving and protecting our waters.Fish know no boundries,so we do not subcribe to cross border bashing on fisheries nor do the moderator(s) tolerate it.We also encourage user's to provide the latest news on fishing conditions in their areas whenever possible.Last but not least this is of course a general chatter echo of which as long as pertaining to the topic of fishing fishing the north,all is welcome. Origin: 1:351/400 Distribution: Planet Connect,Z1-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 61 Volume: 30/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dale Kent, 1:351/400.5 Moderators: Bill Lucombe, 1:351/261 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Dale Kent, 1:351/400 SPORTS Sports Discussion Echo A general discussion of Sports, concentrating on the happenings on the field. Topics include all of the four "major" sports; baseball, basketball, football and hockey. But discussions concerning all sports are permitted. Discussions regarding Professional Wrestling should be directed to WRESTLING rather than this echo. Discussions about sports products, such as baseball cards, are not allowed, and should be directed to the BB-CARDS echo. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/DAY Flags: Moderators: James Dunlop, 1:3641/1.206 Last changed: 26 Jul 95 by James Dunlop, 1:3641/1 SPORTSTER Support for Sportster Modems Sportster modems come in a wide variety of capabilities with designs such as the Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data (DSVD) and the VI Voice mail modems. They range from the most basic modems to those near the leading edge of technology. Sportster echo will provide information and support to Sportster users. Origin: 1:3630/90 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 SPORTS_DAY !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Sports Day Discussions on team and individual sports Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 SQDSV seaQuest DSV General Discussion - Airs 8:00pm EST, Wed., on NB SQDSV discussion is about the NBC television series, seaQuest DSV. We discuss its characters, its episodes, the science behind the show, its books, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute(where it pertains to seaQuest), memorabilia, and other related materials and subjects. Distribution through other networks is encouraged and currently in practice. Also the home of the "EARTH2: Earth 2" echo. Origin: FidoNet: (1:2626/202) BBS: (610-857-2648) Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: UniverseNet via 1:363/144 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 55/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bobby Miller, 1:2626/202 Last changed: 08 Jan 95 by Bobby Miller, 1:2626/202 SRA Survivors of Ritual Abuse This echo is for survivors of Satanic Ritual Abuse, and other abuses connected with the survivors past. (I.E. INCEST, SEXUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL ABUSE MPD, PTSD, ETC....) NO PERPS ALLOWED! Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone Z3 Backbone NO GATING INTO OTHER ZONES OR Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 50/Week Rule File: SRA.RUL Flags: Moderators: Meghan Langley, 1:2614/205 Barb Murphy, 1:130/911 Last changed: 31-May-95 by Barb Murphy, 1:130/911.0 SRGAMES SOLAR REALM GAMES Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: RAY HURST, 1:106/890 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Ray Hurst, 1:106/890 STAMPS Stamp collectors discussion Talk about your stamp collections! This is the forum to ask questions about stamps, talk about what you have, and swap stamps with other collectors. Origin: 1:395/19 Distribution: By request from 1:395/19 Seeking Backbone status Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Thomas Teeter, 1:395/19 Last changed: 25-May-95 by Thomas Teeter, 1:395/19 STARFLEET_COMMAND Star Trek International Fan Club echo A conference just for members of the international Star Trek fan organization, "Starfleet Command", currently under command of FADM Rita Cawthon-Clark, of Orlando, FL, USA. This echo is _RESTRICTED_ to members of Starfleet Command only. The echo will be for chit-chat and exchange of information of any "unit" or member of Starfleet Command, from Cadet thru the ranks up to and including the FADM. Also, the echo will be made available to any BBS, regardless of Network, that contacts either of the Moderators and can show that there's an interested member of Starfleet Command at that BBS. The Moderator is Chief of Communications for the organization, while the Vice-Moderator is the Chief of Staff, aka the Fleet Admiral, of Starfleet Command. All members of SFC world-wide are encouraged to participate in this echo, although this will be the UNOFFICIAL method of communicating with the Admiralty Board of Starfleet Command. (The official method of communication is still by letter.) Origin: Deep Space 417, 1:286/1701 Distribution: Private (for now) Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 5/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Rita Cawthon-Clark, 1:363/315 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 STARGOAT The Restored Church of the Mutant Cosmic Star Goat As most intelligent life forum in the galaxy know, The Mutant Cosmic Star Goat will return to terrorize the surviving Gulgafringins sometime around the year 2000. And in the event some of you _don't_ know who the Gulgafringins are, YOU'RE ONE OF THEM! This forum exists to prepare humanity for the dredful (and no doubt quite bloody) return of the Star Goat. Origin: 1:102/890.0 Distribution: Contact Moderator for the link Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Christopher Rice, 1:102/890.0 Last changed: 24-May-95 by Fredric Rice, 1:102/890 STARTREK Star Trek Role Playing Echo Created for the purpose of providing a role playing environment for Star Trek enthusiasts. You won't find any general ST discussions here, there's enough of those already. Origin: purpose. Distribution: at local hobby/science fiction stores or science fiction Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: STARTREK.RUL Flags: Moderators: Mike Shadburn, 1:3617/12.5 Last changed: 11-Jun-95 by Mike Shadburn, 1:3617/12.5 STARTREK_CCG !!! DELETE WARNING !!! STAR TREK Customizable Card Game Discussion, News, & Trading Discussion of Star Trek Customizable Card Game Covering topics of News, Stratogies, and many discussion topics concerning the ST:CCG Game. Origin: NONE Distribution: NONE Gateways: NONE # Nodes: N/A Volume: 15/W Flags: Moderators: John Campbell, 1:2602/510 Last changed: 06 Mar 95 by John Campbell, 1:2602/510 STARTREK_RPG Startrek Roleplaying Conference The Startrek Role Playing Conference is devoted to the roleplaying of Startrek games in The Original Startrek (TOS), The Next Generation (TNG), Deep Space Nine (DS9), Voyager and any other periods appropriate to the Startrek genre. This is not a general Startrek discussion echo. Origin: 1:388/5 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 87 Volume: 40/Day Flags: Moderators: Richard Wheet, 1:388/13 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by Richard Wheet, 1:388/13 STARWARS STARWARS Echo The STARWARS Echo is dedicated to the discussion of everything Star Wars; movies, books, games, videos, collectibles and the Star Wars RPG. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 900 Volume: 750/Week Flags: Moderators: Skip Shayotovich, 1:161/42.0 David Sentz, 1:261/1404.0 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Skip Shayotovich, 1:278/216 STARWARS_RPG Star Wars the Role-Playing Game PBEm Set up for Play-By-Echomail games for the Star Wars RPG by West End Games, and discussions of related products. It is not a general Star Wars, or other SF discussion echo, as those have a place already. Origin: Distribution: 1:170/311 Gateways: # Nodes: 6 Volume: 10/week Flags: Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by FIXPOST V0.03ê, 1:170/311 STDSN Star Trek: Deep Space Nine An EchoMail conference, just for discussion of the televison series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". Since it is closely related to ST:TNG and ST: Voyager (with cross- characterizations), there will be _limited_ discussion of ST:TNG and ST: Voyager allowed on the echo, but only as it pertains to the ST:DSN. Discussion of, or comparison with, the "original" series (TOS), or with any other Science Fiction series ("Babylon 5", "SeaQuest DSV"), is frowned upon, and will not be tolerated. But the technology of the era (Runabouts, the wormhole) will be fair game for discussion. Participation is open to the public. This echo is now on the FidoNet Z1 BackBone. Origin: Deep Space 417, 1:286/1701 Distribution: BackBone, Z2, Z3, ??? Gateways: MetroNet VIA 1:285/424, TrekNet VIA 1:203/57 # Nodes: 150 Volume: 300/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Frank Swarbrick, 1:104/825 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 STEP_PARENT Discuss issues relating to step parenting. This conference is designed for both step parents and the children of step parents. Discussion will focus on problems that arise in households in which step parents have difficulty adapting to their newfound stepchildren; relationship problems arising from how a step parent chooses to discipline their step children; other topics relevent to the parenting of step children. Discussion is not limited to step parents, and step children are welcome to post here as well. Origin: 1:233/24 Distribution: 1:233/24 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Dave Wright, 1:233/24 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Dave Wright, 1:233/24 STOCK_MARKET Stocks and Other Investments The purpose of this echo is to enable global investors to communicate with each other about investing in securities that trade on any Stock Exchange hence the echo name Stock Market. Discussion on all investments traded on a stock market is the primary focus here. Multi-level marketing, pyramid offers, chain letters, etc. are off topic. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Lyndel Liming, 1:226/530.0 Primary, Moderator Moderators: James M. Fortune, 1:128/160.0, Co-Moderator Moderators: Barry Blaes, 1:107/960.0 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Lyndel Liming, 1:226/530 STOP_SMOKING Stop Smoking A support conference for those who wish to "kick" the smoking habit. Former smokers and future non-smokers are also welcome. The conference is not for debating the issues of smoking vs non-smoking but to provide support and encouragement to those who are trying to stop or thinking about stopping. Origin: 1:363/15 Distribution: Backbone.NO Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 25/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Pat Keller, 1:363/15 Last changed: 27 Aug 95 by Pat Keller, 1:363/15 STRESS_MGMT Learn HOW to reduce or eliminate STRESS FAST! This Conference is a service to those who need emotional or mental and physical RELIEF FROM STRESS. You can reduce or eliminate stress and improve the quality of life. It is easier than you have ever been allowed to believe by others. HANDLES: May be used, if allowed where you access the conference. But, please use use one, that sounds or looks like a real name. Do to the problems some people seem to have with weird sounding Handles. But, be aware there are Native Americans and others who use traditional names and respect that right. Real sounding names are condusive to better communication. As attacks upon individuals are stressful, flames are not allowed. PLEASE_Refuse_to_respond_in_the_echo_to_messages_which_are_off topic. If you must respond, send it to the SysOp on the BBS where it originated. If Criticism doesn't fit in this oval ...o... send it to >NUL ;-) Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE AND GROUPMAIL Gateways: -0- # Nodes: N/A Volume: 12/DAY Flags: Moderators: Joanna Benz, 1:128/16 Moderators: Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 Last changed: 20 Jun 95 by Bob Johnstone, 1:10/25 STS Special Transportation Services A conference that is about transportation services, goverment and private, that provide transportation services for public and how disabled people uses or adapt for transportation. Handicapped parking can also be discussed. This conference is for discussion, information, and support for all disabled users of STS. Users may may also talk about adaptive devices for vehicles as well, like hand controls and wheelchair lifts. It is open to anyone, disabled and/or abled, that are interested about trasportation for disabled people. Origin: Distribution: LOCAL, Backbone Pending Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: STS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Steve Brother, 1:135/388 Last changed: 08 Jun 95 by Steve Brother, 1:135/388.0 STTNG Star Trek: The Next Generation Discussions on STTNG *only*. Discussions on the original Star Trek series or the movies are not appropriate or welcome. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 200/day Flags: Moderators: Joe Salemi, 1:109/136.0 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Joe Salemi, 1:109/136 STUDIO_101 Studio 101 * Studio Musician's Conference * For Discussion of Studio Concepts. Origin: Distribution: International Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 150/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Rick Ashworth, 1:1/211 ST_CLUB Discussion of various Star Trek related clubs & organizations This is the place that users can come to so that they can discuss any Star Trek related clubs, organizations, and "virtual" clubs (such as the Avery Brooks fan club) created on FidoNet. All experiences are welcome, good, bad, or neutral. Anything goes here that's related to Star Trek clubs. Also, announcements about new clubs are welcome here. Origin: 1:124/2342 Distribution: By links currently..trying to get on backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Wes Mills, 1:124/2342.4 Last changed: 02-Jun-95 by Wes Mills, 1:124/2342.4 ST_PROG Atari ST Echo The International ST Echo is a general conference for Atari ST Computer owners and those interested in the Atari Computer line. It is to be used for programming information and game machine discussions. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark Corona, 1:124/1016 Last changed: 22 Aug 95 by Mark Corona, 1:124/1016 SUPERBBS SuperBBS Support Echo SuperBBS Support Area Origin: 1:153/942 Distribution: Zone-1 BackBone, Zone-2, Zone-3 Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: 55/Week Flags: Moderators: Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Ryan Murray, 1:153/942 SUPRAFAX International Suprafax modem conference The SupraFax modems, ALL MODELS, internal or external, initialization strings to configure the modems, modem or fax software discussions applicable to the modem. Origin: 1:153/763 Distribution: zone 1 Backbone zone 2 zone 6 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/week Flags: Moderators: Patrick Moore, 1:357/4 Last changed: 14 Jun 95 by Wayne Boyd, 1:153/763 SURVIVOR Cancer/Leukemia/blood & immuune system/coping with adversity The SURVIVOR echo is a mutual support network of and for people actively involved in seeking effective ways of coping with illness/adversity/disability and in using them as opportunities for personal growth. This echo would be of interest to, but is not limited to, people who have had personal experience with serious illness and/or disability. There is a certain amount of emphasis on cancer, leukemia, blood and bone marrow disorders, and the immune system. There is also some specialization in pediatric oncology and hematology. The contents of the SURVIVOR echo include book reviews, notices of special events, information exchange, and sharing of ideas and experiences. NOTE: High and Low Ascii characters are permitted in the body of SURVIVOR messages. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 85/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dallas Hinton, 1:153/715 Moderators: Ardith Hinton, 1:153/716 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Dallas Hinton (automatic robot), 1:153/715 SWAP_MEET !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Swap Meet Non-Commercial For Sale Echo Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 SWEDENBORG Swedenborgian Ideas This echo is a forum for discussing the spiritual and philosophical ideas of the new Christianity as envisioned by Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). Swedenborg was a scientist and philosopher who later turned his mind toward religion. By his account, he spent the last thirty years of his life conscious in the spiritual world and the material world at the same time. He believed the Lord had called him to reveal new ideas that would revitalize Christianity. Origin: 1:101/525 Distribution: Zone 1 from 1:101/525 Gateways: # Nodes: 5 Volume: 10/Week Rule File: SWDNBRG.RUL Flags: Moderators: Lee Woofenden, 1:101/525 Last changed: 12-May-95 by Lee Woofenden, 1:101/525.1 SWIFTBBS SwiftBBS support This is the official support echo for the program SwiftBBS and compatible BBS utilities. Any discussion related to the use or interfacing of SwiftBBS with other software is on topic. This echo may be used by the author for discussion of other programs that may interest SwiftBBS users. A SwiftBBS file echo is also available for the distribution of current versions of SwiftBBS and utilities. The current version of SwiftBBS is 0.79j. File requests will be honored at FamilyNet 8:8101/0 or FidoNet 1:3801/6 for magic name SWIFTBBS. Origin: FamilyNet Distribution: FamilyNet - FidoNet Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 25/month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Dana Bell, 8:8101/10@fmlynet Moderators: Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Dana Bell, 1:3801/6 SYNCDATA !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Synchronet Distributed Databases This conference is for the distribution of entries and updates for Synchronet-specific distributed databases. This echo is not inteded for manual posting/reading, but rather automated message import/export by programs such as SMB2SBL and SBL2SMB. Currently, the databases supported are the Synchronet BBS List (SBL) and Synchronet Match Maker (SMM). This echo will contain messages with high-ASCII characters. Origin: Home of Synchronet Multinode BBS Software Distribution: Gateways: DOVE-Net via 1:103/705 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Rob Swindell, 1:103/705 Last changed: 27-Mar-95 by Rob Swindell, 1:103/705 SYNCHRONET !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Synchronet Multinode BBS Software Discussion (Public) This conference is for the discussion of Synchronet Multinode BBS Software and related programs. This is a public access conference and anyone having interest in Synchronet may participate. Public announcements by Digital Dynamics (Synchronet developers) will be posted here. Questions regarding Synchronet are usually answered by the author of Synchronet and moderator of this conference, Rob Swindell. Developers of BBS related software are encouraged to join this conference. Current Synchronet DEMO version may be FREQ'd as SBBSDEMO from 1:103/705 (V.32bis) or 1:103/706 (V.FC). Origin: Home of Synchronet Multinode BBS Software Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: DOVE-Net via 1:103/705 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 25/Day Flags: Moderators: Rob Swindell, 1:103/705 Last changed: 27-Mar-95 by Rob Swindell, 1:103/705 SYNC_SYSOPS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Synchronet Multinode BBS Software Support (Sysops Only) Origin: Home of Synchronet Multinode BBS Software Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: DOVE-Net via 1:103/705 RIME via 1:103/705 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Rob Swindell, 1:103/705 Last changed: 27-Mar-95 by Rob Swindell, 1:103/705 SYS4SALE SysOp For Sale Echo A place for FidoNet and non-FidoNet SysOps to get deals on hardware and software. The echo is SYSOP ONLY, although nodes may give access to users that have Visiting SysOp access on the node's system. All adds must have a noted discount. See the echo rules for further information. Vendors are encouraged, as long as the rules are followed. Origin: 1:3622/1000 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 22 Volume: 300/Month Flags: Moderators: Don Maner, 1:3632/32 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Don Maner, 1:3632/32 SYSOP International Sysop Conference (the original one) General Echo for use of SYSOPS all over the WORLD. Rules are simple: 1. Subject to FIDONET policy 4 (see section 9.9) as "if" MESSAGES were NETMAIL. 2. Subject-any remotely SYSOP oriented. 3. Reasonable behavior in the networks. 4. No geographic restrictions on links. SYSOP...imitated, but NEVER duplicated ! All others are WANNABEES moderated by CONTROL FREAKS Origin: ALL BACKBONES Distribution: Worldwide Gateways: # Nodes: 237 Volume: 92/W Flags: Moderators: Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 Last changed: 1 Aug 95 by Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/583 SYSOP-323 Net 323 Official Sysop Conference Origin: Moderated ex-officio by NC 323 from 1:323/0 Distribution: NET-323-ONLY Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 15/WEEK Flags: Moderators: Mike Bilow, 1:323/107.0 Last changed: 16 Jun 95 by Mike Bilow, 1:323/107 SYSOP142 Net 1:142 Private Sysop Echo Private echo for sysops of FidoNet Zone 1 Net 142 Origin: 142/0 Distribution: 1:142/ALL Gateways: # Nodes: 120 Volume: 5/DAY Flags: Moderators: Jerry Schwartz, 1:142/0 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Jerry Schwartz, 1:142/928 SYSOP18 Region 18 Sysop Information Echo Region 18 FidoNet Sysop-only forum for discussion of varied topics. Encrypted or Clear signed Messages are discouraged. Origin: Distribution: Region18-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 Co-Moderated by all Fidonet sysops of Region 18, 1:18/0 Last changed: 22-Apr-95 by Larry Squire, 1:3620/2 SYSOP2605 Secondary Net 2605 Sysop Echo Origin: Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 SYSOP269 Backup Net 269 Sysop Echo Origin: Distribution: Local Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Drake, 1:107/922 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Drake, 1:107/922 SYSOP343 Net 343 in Seattle, echo for sysops in Net 343. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: David Stanley, 1:343/96 Last changed: 02 Aug 95 by David Stanley, 1:343/96 SYSOPS FidoNet Sysops Policy and Technology Development Conference Conference for the serious and sincere discussion and development of FidoNet technology and policy proposals. Atmosphere of respect, compromise, and cooperation strongly encouraged through firm moderation. Discussion of ideas and proposals for advancement of FidoNet-style technology. Sincere evaluation and discussion of administrative and policy issues for FidoNet. NO FLAMES. Origin: Distribution: Backbone pending Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jason Steck, 1:285/424@FIDONET Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by Jason Steck, 1:285/424 SYSOPS_HAVEN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! SysOps Only Echo Private for SysOps. Origin: Distribution: 1:18/98 Gateways: PRIME Network # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Steve Winter, 1:18/98 Last changed: 02 Jan 94 by Steve Winter, 1:18/98 SYSOP_ISSUES SysOp's Issues - Alternative to SYSOP & FN_SYSOP Are you tired of the stuff that goes on in SYSOP and FN_SYSOP? Sick of "Steve Winters" this, aliases of people hiding from something, a duplicate of the FLAME Echo? This conference is designed for SysOps who want to act like adults and discuss SysOp's Issues without flaming or one of George Carlin's 04-letter words you can't say on television. Origin: 1:231/1400.0 Distribution: FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Joe Eversole, 1:231/1400 Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Joe Eversole, 1:231/1400.1 SYSOP_JUNGLE South Florida Sysops' virtual Get-Together. This is an area for sysops in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties to help each other, chat, discuss issues or just have a good time. South Florida's source for files-received notices. Origin: 1:135/907 Distribution: Private, Nets 135, 369, 3609 Gateways: # Nodes: 44 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Rich Veraa, 1:135/907 Last changed: 1 Jul 95 by Rich Veraa, 1:135/907 SYSTEM7 Macintosh System 7 Support A support echo for discussions involving use and programming of Macintosh System 7 specific features, software compatability and hardware recommendations. General chatter is discouraged. Discussion of future system releases permitted when they have been announced by Apple. Origin: 114/27 Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 2 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 70/Week Rule File: SYSTEM7.RUL Flags: Moderators: John Gillett, 1:114/27 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by John Gillett, 114/27.1 S_KING Discussions on Stephen King and his works A general conference for avid fans of Stephen King, the author. Talking, generalized, about his books, both past and present and the movies that have been made from his works. Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, ZONE-2 Gateways: # Nodes: 40 Volume: 50/Day Flags: Moderators: Debbi McKay, 1:275/138 Cindy Hill, 1:104/43 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Debbi McKay, 1:275/140 TABBY Macintosh Mailer Support An echo primarily dedicated to support of the original Macintosh mailer, Tabby. Also, a place for sysops to discuss F1, Charon/Obolus, Aeolus, MacKennel and other Macintosh mailer software. Discussion of integrating various modules of the mailers into point and offline reader setups, as well as trouble shooting with DOS mailer compatibility, will also be considered on topic. Origin: 1:107/412 Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 Gateways: 3:711/921 # Nodes: 72 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Connick, 1:107/412 John Gillett, 1:114/27 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by John Gillett, 114/27.1 TABLATURE Guitar Tablature Echo The Fidonet Guitar Tablature Echo is the place to share musical stylings with other musicians from around the country. The echo is open to guitar enthusiasts of of any musical style; acoustic, electric or bass guitar players are welcomed. Postings in the echo include requests for tab, help in figuring out new and classic songs, musical interpretations of new and classic songs and ascii postings of tablature. Beginners are always welcomed. There are lots of experienced players in the echo that are willing to lend a hand. Origin: 1:112/2112 Distribution: Z1 FidoNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Rick Pali, 1:163/328 Moderators: Lisa C. Knappe, 1:112/2112 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Rick Pali, 1:163/328 TAG T.A.G. BBS National Support Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Paul Williams, 1:2410/116 Moderators: Victor Capton, 1:120/120 Moderators: Randy Goebel, 1:120/36 Last changed: 24 Jul 95 by Paul Williams, 1:2410/116 TAGDOORS T.A.G. BBS Doors Support Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Paul Williams, 1:2410/116 Moderators: Victor Capton, 1:120/120 Moderators: Randy Goebel, 1:120/36 Last changed: 24 Jul 95 by Paul Williams, 1:2410/116 TAGLINES TAGLINES Exchange, enjoyment of taglines Origin: Distribution: Fidonet BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 30/Day Flags: Moderators: Bert Sainz, 1:135/55 Myra I Fox, 1:123/10 Last changed: 03-Jun-95 by Bert Sainz, 1:135/55 TAGLIST T.A.G. BBS List - updates/additions An echo for public posting of additions and/or updates to the International T.A.G. BBS List (TAGLmoyr.ZIP). Links available from most TAG beta sites. The T.A.G. BBS List is normally issued monthly.... The newest TAGList can be FileRequested (Points welcome) from 1:2330/4 using the alias/magicname "TAGLIST", 23hrs/day (no FReqs allowed during fidonet's Z1MH). Bruce Byrom is now producing the T.A.G. BBS List.... Origin: Distribution: T.A.G. beta sites Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 10/Week Flags: T.A.G. BBS sysops Moderators: Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 Moderators: Bruce Byrom, 1:2370/100 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Darr Hoag, 1:2330/4 TAGMULTI T.A.G. BBS MultiNode Support Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Paul Williams, 1:2410/116 Moderators: Victor Capton, 1:120/120 Moderators: Randy Goebel, 1:120/36 Last changed: 24 Jul 95 by Paul Williams, 1:2410/116 TAG_OS2 OS/2 support for TAG Sysops Purpose: to provide TAG BBS Sysops with an OS2 specific echo to Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 18 Volume: N/A Rules: Flags: None Moderators: Henry Shaw, 1:261/1177 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Henry Shaw, 1:261/1177 TAG_TALK Tagline Discussion/How-to, Tagline Managers, etc. Companion conference to TAGLINES. TAG_TALK is for the discussion of taglines; How to use them, what they are, programs that support them, how to implement them into different offline reader, where to find them, utilities for them, etc. Several authors of Tagline software participate here. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 3 via 3:712/515 Gateways: # Nodes: 24 Volume: 35/Week Rule File: TAGTALK.RUL Flags: Moderators: Joe Eversole, 1:231/1400.0 Last changed: 04-Apr-95 by Joe Eversole, 1:231/1400.1 TBB4SALE The Bread Board Distribution System Administrative messages and announcements for The Bread Board (TBB) Distribution System, a file distribution network (FDN) for public domain shareware, and demonstration software as well as information, text, and helpful hints of interest to users of The Bread Board System (TBBS) Information Manager and its associated Option Modules. Advertisements from other TBBS users and third party developers, as well as limited periodic announcements from TBBS and third party distributors, covering hardware, software, third party applications, resale, and services available or wanted are also permitted. Origin: 1:385/2004 Distribution: Zone 1 Filebone, Backbone; Zone 2 File Backbone; Planet Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: TBB4SALE.RUL Flags: Moderators: John Roberts, 1:385/2004 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by John Roberts, 1:385/2004 TBBS TBBS SysOps Support A support conference for TBBS Sysops. Conference topics include TBBS and it's associated utilities including applications support from third party vendors. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 10/day Flags: Moderators: Steve Sherwick, 1:282/7 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Steve Sherwick, 1:282/7 TCEDIT TCEDIT Support Echo Support echo for TCEDIT, the T.A.G. Configurable Editor, a Full-Screen Editor for the T.A.G. BBS System. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Al Everett, 1:2605/631 William Baker, 1:2605/631 Last changed: 29-Apr-95 by Al Everett, 1:2605/631 TCM Traditional Asian Medicine & Bodywork Discussion of the theories and practices of traditional Asian medicine (TCM) and bodywork - acupuncture, herbology, moxibustion, shiatsu, tuina, etc. Open to both layperson & professional. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: Fidonet backbone, ADAnet, DharmaNet Gateways: ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 TEAMOS2 OS/2 User Groups & Promotion The topics suitable for discussion in the TEAMOS2 are OS/2 user groups, promotion, product announcements, and news. Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-6 Gateways: Zone-2 VIA 1:109/347 Zone-6 VIA 3:712/353 # Nodes: 80 Volume: 140/Week Flags: Moderators: Christian Scarborough, 2:250/127.9 Dave Sichak, 1:202/354 Craig Swanson, 1:202/354 Last changed: 20-Apr-95 by Craig Swanson, 1:202/354.0 TECH !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Computer technical conference Computer technical discussion, including hardware, software and problem solving. NO ADVERTISING. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 BB/Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 160/Day Flags: Moderators: Coridon Henshaw, 1:250/820 Last changed: 01-Mar-95 by Coridon Henshaw, 0/0 TECH_SOC Technology and Society Technology and Society - a discussion of the interactive impact of advances in telecommunications and computer technologies on our society and species. Discussions can include, but are not limited to, social, econonic, political, cultural and societal impact of the latest technological advances, their impact on the local and global community, information superhighways, access to and stewardship of information, and the fulfillment of their potential. Origin: The Idea Link, 1:109/432 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Andy Miller, 1:109/432 Last changed: 03-Apr-95 by ANDY MILLER, 1:109/432 TEEN International Teenagers' Echo This echo is by teenagers for teenagers. It is one of the most active conferences in FidoNet. Its purpose is for general chat, discussion of controversial issues related to teens, and any other teen related problem or situation. There are an unusually great number of quite vocal participants, and any teen user is likely to find someone with similar interests. Discussions range from deadly serious to useless and everything in between. A reasonable degree of freedom is given as to what can and cannot be said (unlike in school), but the rules that do exist ARE enforced. Handles are VERY strongly discouraged on this echo. ALL systems with teenagers are welcome in the echo. (We accept users from age 13 to age 25) Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, RBBS-NET Gateways: 1:10/8 # Nodes: 581 Volume: 450/Day Rule File: TEEN.RUL Flags: Moderators: Anthony Frazier, 1:2601/507.2 Last changed: 05 Jun 95 by Anthony Frazier, 1:2601/507 TELEMATE Telemate Communications Program A general discussion and support area for Telemate users and related software/hardware useage. Telemate's author, Winfred Hu is an active participant in the echo. Moderator permission required prior to gating to another net. Origin: Distribution: Fidonet, Circuitnet Gateways: Circuitnet via 1:105/18 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 10/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Kerry Pierce, 1:2410/297 Moderators: Hawley Warren, 1:2410/297 Last changed: 05 Jul 95 by Kerry Pierce, 1:2410/297 TELIX Telix Users Information Exchange This echo is for use by those who use or are interested in using the TELIX communications program produced by deltaComm Development. The echo is carried internationally and users of the echo are scattered throughout the world. As such, and since international calling is so expensive, off-topic message restrictions are strictly enforced. Members of the conference include many individuals who are very experienced in the use of Telix, including those who have written a variety of Telix related utilities. Script files are regularly entered and passed via the echo. Several systems carrying the echo serve as repositories for the scripts which are transmitted via the echo. New members and novice users are welcome and encouraged to share their experiences and opinions. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 50/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark Harrison, 1:2250/23 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Mark Harrison, 1:2250/23 TEL_TECH Business Telephone Topics & Voice Mail Telephone related topics that include business telephone systems. How to program various phone systems. The use of Mulit-media boards and Phones. Voice mail systems. How computers & communications link to eachother. PC programs that link with your phones. T1 trunks, digital PBX's, and Key Systems. The topics can vary seeing that the communcations field is so large. Also, buying and selling of phone equipment. Small business questions on how to buy systems, and where to buy. FAX & Modem switches. All new topics are welcome here. Origin: 1:323/113 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, PLANET-CONNECT Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 25/W Flags: Moderators: Joe Caparco, 1:323/113 Last changed: 16 Jun 95 by Mike Bilow, 1:323/107 TENN_GEN Tennessee Genealogy Open Forum for Tennessee Genealogy: for all individuals interested in researching their family history and tracing their ancestors in the State of Tennessee. This echo may be freely distributed to any Fidonet Zone or to any Fido Node without prior permission of Moderator. Gating to other FidoNet Zones shall follow standard proceedures regarding seen-bys and paths. Permission must be obtained from the Moderator before gating into other Networks. Rules are posted monthly in the echo. Origin: 1:116/210 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 via 1:209/720 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 150/Month Flags: Moderators: Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 Last changed: 06 Jul 95 by Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 TERMINAT Terminate, The Final Terminal, Global support To provide technical support and give help to the many many thousands of Terminate users world-wide Origin: SerWiz Comm, London, 2:254/261 Distribution: All Zones, all regions Gateways: Contact moderator for information # Nodes: 0 Volume: 60/Day Rule File: TERMINAT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Bo Bendtsen, 2:254/261 Andy Roberts, 1:109/921 Steve Stacher, 2:443/888 Last changed: 25-Apr-95 by Bo Bendtsen, 2:254/261 TG_SUPPORT Telegard BBS Support Telegard Bulletin Board Software Support - Support for Telegard BBS and all related Telegard utilities Origin: 1:259/423 Distribution: Z1, Z2 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 75/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tim Strike, 1:259/423 Moderators: Michael Yadron, 1:230/20 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Tim Strike, 1:259/423 THDPRO THD ProScan Support THD ProScan Support - Support for THDPRO and all THDPRO related utilities Origin: 1:259/423 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 50/Month Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tim Strike, 1:259/423 Moderators: David Muir, 1:259/423 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Tim Strike, 1:259/423 THE-BIBLE Mainstream Bible Discussions This echo is dedicated to a rational discussion of the bible including quoting of scripture without bashing the beliefs of other christian denominations. Moderation is provided by the Rev. Roy W. McCaffery, a retired United Methodist Minister and Rev. Garry E. McCaffery, a minister in the United Methodist Church and pastor of Springwater United Methodist Church, Springwater, NY Origin: 1:2613/404 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Roy McCaffery, 1:2613/118.3 Moderators: Garry McCaffery, 1:2613/404.777 Moderators: William McCaffery, 1:2613/404 Last changed: 29 Aug 95 by Garry McCaffery, 1:2613/404 THEATER Houston Theater Announcements and Discussions Announcements of Houston theater presentations, critiques of productions, audition notices, Houston theater gossip, and other general discussion about live stage performances. Origin: 1:106/6018 Distribution: Private from 1:106/6018; HCBBSNet Gateways: # Nodes: 13 Volume: 8/Week Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, lawrence@garvin.hd.co.harris.tx.us Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 THEIST_WATCH American Atheist Watch on Religious Shenanigans Echo The THEIST_WATCH Echo is a news feed forum operated by American Atheists, Inc., from their Online Services Node at 1:382/1006. The purpose of the Echo is to provide members and prospective members of American Atheists with information on the many and varied oddities, contradictions, and just plain silly stuff in which theists of all stripes engage. THEIST_WATCH is NOT a debate Echo. It should be set to READ-ONLY to non-atheist Users. Those who wish to engage in debate over the topics presented should take their debates to HOLYSMOKE or one of the theist Echos or networks. Those who wish to keep an eye on the machinations, canards, and scary stuff theists do in the name of their various 'gods' may want to tap into this Echo for some eye-opening news items. THEIST_WATCH Echo is NOW on the FidoNet Backbone distribution. It is not to be Gated into any other network without the expressed permission of the Echo Host. This Echo is Hosted and Moderated by Robin Murray-O'Hair at AAOS on 1:382/1006. Origin: 1:382/1006@fidonet.org Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE3 Gateways: Zone-3 VIA 3:800/857 # Nodes: 8 Volume: 30/week Flags: Moderators: Robin Murray-O'Hair, 1:382/1006 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Christopher Baker, 1:374/14 THERAVADA Theravada Buddhism Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of Theravada Buddhism. All schools welcome. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 THI_CVA Brain Injuries A conference for the discussion of Brain Injuries for patients, friends, families, or just those interested in the topic. An electronic support group. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 0 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Butch Walker, 157/2 Last changed: 25 Aug 95 by Butch Walker, 1:157/2 THUNDERBYTE Thunderbyte Anti-Virus software support conference Technical support and general information for Thunderbyte products Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: THNDRBYT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jeff Cook, 1:2628/5 Jeff Cook, @CIS-73252.3041 Last changed: 26-May-95 by Jeff Cook, 1:2628/5 TI-ECHO Texas Instruments Topics A conference for discussing the TI-99/4A computer and it's related clones. Issues discussed are programming, hardware hacking, material sources and general 99'er topics. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: RBBS-NET via 1:10/8, FamilyNet via 1:115/887, DELPHI via # Nodes: 15 Volume: 35/week Flags: Moderators: Walter Tietjen, 1:151/114 Last changed: 25 Jun 95 by Walter Tietjen, 1:151/114 TIBET_NEWS Tibetan News & Culture Discussion of issues and events relating to Tibetan culture, history, and social/political developments. The engagement of Buddhist values in the struggle for human rights and political independence is also explored, although the companion echo VAJRAYANA is more appropriate to the discussion of Tibetan Buddhism and its practice. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 TITUS_2 Titus 2 Bible Study Women's Bible study & fellowship (Looking for new moderator) Origin: CFN Distribution: FmlyNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 1/month Flags: Moderators: Harold Robbins, 8:3000/9 Moderators: Pending, 8:0/0 Last changed: 10 Jun 95 by Dana Bell, 8:70/2 TNNODES Tennessee Statewide General Discussion Forum No-flame open-topic chat forum for Tennesseans. Rules are posted once a month in the echo. Origin: 1:116/16 Distribution: Region 18 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 80 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Jeff Fuqua, 1:116/16 Moderators: Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 Last changed: 06 Jul 95 by Foxy Ferguson, 1:116/210 TOONS General Animation Echo The TOONS echo is for the discussion of animation (ALL kinds), animation fandom, and related stuff (comics/books that animation is taken from, culture/history that relates to animation, music from animated shows and features, toys and collectables associated with animation, etc.) While discussion in this echo is primarily about non-Japanese animation, friendly discussion of any type of TV or film animation, including Japanese animation, is on-topic. Origin: 1:167/133 Distribution: Zone 1 backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Emru Townsend, 1:167/133 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Emru Townsend, 1:167/133.0 TOTT Turn On To Teens [See Elist before requesting] This is a serious echo for teens and concerned adults to discuss issues and problems facing today's youth. The purpose of the echo is to help educate the public about the realities many teens face day to day and provide a "safe" place for teens to talk about concerns such as peer pressure, drugs or alcohol, gangs, fear of violence, family problems, getting a job, lack of self esteem, pregnancy, school problems, and the like. Peer support and adult encouragement are very important here. Teens in Fresno County Juvenile Hall participate through a special volunteer program, therefore, "Handles" are REQUIRED to protect identities. T.O.T.T Sysop companion echo also REQUIRED for Sysops. Sysops wishing to carry the TOTT echo agree to the following guidelines: Configure your system to require handles on the TOTT echo. Profanity, racial remarks, or name-calling are not permitted. Criticism or putdowns of others' efforts (spelling, grammar, opinions) are not acceptable. VERY IMPORTANT! Kids who wind up in custody often have learning disabilities or come from dysfunctional families where they have often "failed" or been "put down" for their efforts. By accepting their efforts and encouraging them to keep trying, we attempt to show them they can be successful. Gang-related talk or messages are not permitted. Please assist in identifying gang-related type messages which may be different in different parts of the country. Alert us via TOTT_SYSOP to any message you feel may be a problem. Agree to carry and use the TOTT_SYSOP echo in order to remain up to date on current issues or problems. Post a test message on TOTT_SYSOP as soon as you receive the echo, giving us your name and the name, net address and location of your BBS. Coordinators: Faye Johnson (International Moderator) Greg Kudasz (East Coast USA) David Storey (Canada) Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 45 Volume: 35/Day Flags: Moderators: Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26 David Storey, 1:348/601 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 TOTT_SYSOP Turn On To Teens Sysop Echo [See Elist] This echo is required for sysops who wish to carry the TOTT echo. This is an administrative area which is intended to allow sysops to discuss ideas, explore options and brainstorm about problems posted on the TOTT echo. TOTT_SYSOP should not be made available to the general public. (NOTE: Moderator approval may be given for exceptions IF an individual has a special need for/or can contribute in a significant way to the TOTT_SYSOP echo. Please contact moderator for approval if you have someone you feel should be given access to this area.) TOTT_SYSOP prefers the use of real names; Sysop handles are permitted if your software makes it easier to use the same name/handle on both TOTT and TOTT_SYSOP. Post a test message on TOTT_SYSOP as soon as you receive the echo, giving us your name and the name, net address and location of your BBS. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 45 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26 David Storey, 1:348/601 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Faye Johnson, 1:205/80 TOURETTES Support and information for those with Tourette Syndrome. The TOURETTES Echo is devoted to providing support and information to those with Tourette Syndrome. It is also for those people who have an interest in TS because of family members or friends with TS, as well as those who just want to know more. Origin: 1:264/214 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 34 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Pete Richardson, 1:264/214 Richard Knowles, 1:161/84 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Richard Knowles, 161/84 TPWTECH Turbo Pascal For Windows (Borland) Technical/Programming Technical topics for TPW programmers. This is an advanced echo for established programmers. It is NOT a "learn to program" echo. Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 25/W Rules: Flags: Moderators: Scott Samet, 1:135/990.0 Moderators: Richard Nelson, 1:143/117.0 Last changed: 16 Aug 95 by Scott Samet, 1:135/990 TRADE_WARS Trade Wars Online Gaming Discussions, Tips, FAQs, and Strategies for the online BBS game of TRADE WARS, it's Betas, Outpost Trader, Yankee Trader, and Masters of the Universe (MOTU) / Sequel Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 1000+ Volume: 125/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Bill Wynne, 1:130/402 Moderators: Bill Wynne, bwynne@iadfw.net Moderators: Kris Lewis, 1:202/711 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by Bill Wynne, 1:130/402 TRAINS MODEL RAILROADER An area for the discussion of all facets of Model Railroading. Use RAILFAN for 1:1 scale chatter please. Conversation about full scale railroading is allowed here as long as it pertains to prototype information FOR MODELING PURPOSES. Origin: Distribution: FidoNet zone 1 backbone Gateways: Moderator permission required. None currently authorized # Nodes: 50 Volume: 125/Week Flags: Moderators: Kelly Cruise, 1:206/2801 John Grove 1:18/230 or, 231 Last changed: 19-May-95 by John Grove, 18/230 TRAPDOOR TrapDoor Support Echo A support echo for TrapDoor, TrapToss, and other Trap* programs for the Commodore Amiga computer, NOT including TrapFax (see TRAPFAX echo). Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: Zone-2 via 1:101/336, Zone-3 via 1:280/322 # Nodes: Volume: 75/Week Rule File: TRAPDOOR.RUL Flags: Moderators: Maximilian Hantsch, 2:310/6 Rene Hexel, 2:310/6 Mike Moon, 1:102/852 Last changed: 24-May-95 by Mike Moon, 102/852 TRAPFAX Trapfax support and users help Trapfax conference about trapfax the Amiga FAX Software Origin: 2:310/6 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 45 Volume: 35/Week Flags: Moderators: Maximilian Hantsch, 1:120/229 Rene Hexel, 1:120/229 Martin Laubach, 1:120/229 NODE, 2:310/6 Last changed: 08-Apr-95 by Don Plesky, 120/229 TRAVEL National/International Travel Echo Fidonet Echo for discussion of travel-related topics. Includes places to go, things to do, best prices/rates, etc. Open access to all. Origin: 1:124/1208@fidonet.org Distribution: Fidonet Z1, Z2, Z3, Z6 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 25/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 TREK Star Trek An open conference for discussing all aspects of the Star Trek phenomenon, including the original series, the movies, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, collectables, novels, comic books, and what-not. In short, if it's about Star Trek, it's welcome here! (TREK is non-denominational: it is not restricted to any one network; rather, it is available to all. Available via the EchoMail backbone and the GroupMail StarGate systems.) Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE GROUPMAIL Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 200/day Rules: Flags: Moderators: Marshall Presnell, 1:206/1701 Moderators: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861 Moderators: Zorch Frezberg, 1:205/1701 Moderators: Rosemary Ighel, 1:205/1701.2 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Zorch Frezberg, 1:205/1701 TREKKIE !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Trekkie Discussions dealing with TREK and other science fiction Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 TREKTECH Star Trek technical discussions This is an inter-network conference, available to all networks, including but not limited to, FidoNet, RBBS, RIME, EggNet, AlterNet, and more. (Please NetMail the Moderator for details!) The topic of discussion in this conference is the Technology of Star Trek, in the films, movies, episodes, animation, novels, games, and fan publications. This is generally known as Tech Fandom. Origin: Deep Space 417, 1:286/1701 Distribution: BackBone Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Troy H. Cheek, 1:362/708.4 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 TREK_FAN_ORG Star Trek fan organization discussions Did you know that there _are_ Star Trek fan organizations out there? They have names like Starfleet Command, STARFLEET, the International Federation of Trekkers, The Federation, Klingon Assault Group, and Klingon League of Attack Warriors. These organizations have all kinds of imaginary Starships, Starbases, and Outposts, but they all have _one_ thing in common - they all have real, LIVE members in them! These fan clubs are all over the world! If you want to talk _about_ Star Trek, you'll be directed towards one of the other Star Trek discussion echos. The TREK_FAN_ORG echo will have only one purpose in mind - if you want to find out more about any local Star Trek fan group or world-wide organization, then _this_ is the place to ask! As of February 1995, this echo is on the Z1 BackBone! But, other Networks _will_ be allowed to Gate this echo to their systems. Origin: Deep Space 417, 1:286/1701 Distribution: BackBone Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Ray Brown, 1:286/1701 Last changed: 29-May-95 by Raymond Brown, 286/1701 TREK_FOR_SALE Buying, Selling or Locating Star Trek Collectables! This echo will serve the purpose of buying, selling, trading or locating Star Trek collectables, memorabilias, etc. Origin: 1:266/102 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Robert Ferguson, 1:266/102 Moderators: Ray Jones, 1:266/102.1 Last changed: 19 Jul 95 by Robert J Ferguson, 1:266/102 TREK_HUMOR_FILK TEROK NOR: Star Trek Humor and Filksongs Terok Nor, an echo for filksongs (songs, song parodies, poems) and other jokes and humor related to all series and films of Star Trek. *Humorous* discussion/parodies/satire of the series "Babylon 5" will also be permitted, with the empahasis being on humor. Origin: 1:203/1701 Distribution: backboned Zone 1 Gateways: none # Nodes: N/A Volume: 210/week Flags: Moderators: Dexter Fernandez, 1:203/1701 Moderators: Danny Davids, 1:203/1701 Last changed: 27 Jun 95 by Dexter Fernandez, 1:203/1701 TREK_PROMENADE Star Trek Collectables Star Trek Collectables is devoted to the buying, selling and trading of Star Trek merchandise and collectables. Anyone searching for certain collectables is also encouraged to use this echo. Merchandise discussed will probably include Star Trek related toys, action figures, records, videos, advertising stuff, magazines, books, comics, trading cards, lobby cards, photos, articles, lunch boxes, autographs, posters, board games, etc. Discussion of related SciFi themed merchandise, such as from X-Files, SeaQuest, Babylon 5, Lost In Space, Stargate, Dune, 2001, Jurassic Park, etc, is also allowed. Origin: 1:119/50 Distribution: By sysop, direct feeds at present, until backboned. Gateways: none # Nodes: 5 Volume: 5 per day Flags: Moderators: John Giannini, 1:119/50 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by John Giannini, 1:119/50 TREK_VOYAGER Star Trek: Voyager Echo Discussion of the "Star Trek: Voyager" Series Origin: 1:203/1701 Distribution: Backboned Gateways: TrekNet via 1:203/57 # Nodes: 100 Volume: 1000/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Kiefer, 1:104/43 Moderators: Lawrence Kiefer, larryk@datastar.com Moderators: Mark Holtz, 1:203/1701 Moderators: Mark Holtz, mholtz@calweb.com Last changed: 27 Aug 95 by Mark Holtz, 1:203/1701 TRIBBS The *ORIGINAL* TriBBS Software Support Echo A general conference for users of the TriBBS program. Discussions of setup problems, hardware difficulties, external protocol interfacing and utilities for TriBBS. Origin: Distribution: Z1 Backbone, Planet Connect Gateways: None allowed without moderator permission # Nodes: 20 Volume: 250/Month Flags: Moderators: Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0 Moderators: Richard Bowermaster, 1:363/167 Last changed: 28 Aug 95 by Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12 TRIBBS_3RDPARTY TriBBS 3rd Party This is for authors of 3rd party doors and utilities to provide support and news about their programs. Origin: 1:328/104 Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-6 Gateways: TriBBSNet VIA 1:328/104 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 30/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark Goodwin, 1:328/104 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Mark Goodwin, 1:328/104 TRIBBS_SUPPORT TriBBS Support - The Official Conference This is the only officially authorized TriBBS Support echo on FidoNet. It provides support for sysops and users of the TriBBS Bulletin Board System and provides direct contact with the author of TriBBS. Origin: 1:328/104 Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE, ZONE-2, ZONE-5 BACKBONE, ZONE-6, PLANET CONNECT Gateways: YankeeNet VIA 1:328/104, TriBBSNet VIA 1:328/104 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/DAY Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mark Goodwin, 1:328/104 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Mark Goodwin, 1:328/104 TRIUS TRIUS, Inc. Product Support and Information Echo The TRIUS Echo provides users with technical support and general product information on the award winning software from TRIUS, Inc. Latest product releases, technical tips, informative user input and more..., on AS-EASY-AS, DRAFT Choice, DRAFT Choice for Windows, DRAFT Choice Plus, ProtoCAD 3D, StarFlic, Pivot! and ALITE. Support is also provided for TRIUS distributed products such as Odyssey, Odyssey for Windows, PC-Outline, PowerMenu Plus, MindReader and Persona. Origin: TRIUS BBS (1:324/413) Distribution: Planet Connect, Mass Connections BBS (1:324/288) Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 35/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Shaun Thornhill, 1:324/413 Last changed: 23 Aug 95 by Shaun Thornhill, 1:324/413 TRS-MOD134 Tandy TRS-80 National Echo Discussion of Tandy TRS-80 Model 1/3/4 microcomputer and related interests. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, FAMILYNET Gateways: FAMILYNET VIA 1:11/50 # Nodes: Volume: 36/week Rule File: TRSMD134.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jim Howard, 1:363/18 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by Jim Howard, 363/18 TSTMSTR Toastmasters Chat Chat with toastmasters and learn more about increasing your self confidence and improving your presentation skills through public speaking. Learn about being Emcee, giving toasts and speaking off the cuff Origin: 1:342/1011 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 3 Volume: 3/Week Flags: Moderators: Jim Rogerson, 1:342/1011 Last changed: 19-May-95 by Jim Rogerson, 1:342/1011.0 TUB Squish EchoMail Tosser, Help & Support Conference Area for discussion of the Squish EchoMail conference processor and related utilities. (Sysops Only) Origin: 1:2410/400 Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE Gateways: MXBBSNET via 2:240/5200, FBMInet via 1:134/4000 # Nodes: 200 Volume: 50/Day Flags: Moderators: Gary Gilmore, 1:2410/400 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by gary gilmore, 1:2410/400 TVRO Satellite Television Echo The Satellite TV Echo is the Fido forum for a wide range of topics. Like other hobbies the more you know the better off you are. Being a smart TVRO consumer means avoiding bad hardware purchases and poor TV services! Is it just dish talk? Not really. Satellite TV is very related to cable television (CATV) and direct broadcast satellite (DBS). Therefore, along with conversations involving dish hardware and software, you will find discussions on how the cable industry and the evolving direct broadcast satellite industry are affecting what we dish owners see and buy. The issue of scrambling and video piracy is a topic covered by the TVRO Echo but NO posting of pirate decoder codes are allowed !! This is the place to receive an education about TVRO. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 480 Volume: 200/Week Flags: Moderators: Frank Kennedy, 1:124/4115.225 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Frank Kennedy, 1:124/4115.225 TWINS DOUBLE TROUBLE Conference A forum to share the unique nature of living with multiples and/or of being a multiple (twins, triplets, etc...). Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: Netmail request to moderator. Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Valery Frosty, 1:125/19 Last changed: 13-Apr-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 TWIT Discuss policy as it relates to Network Twits This conference is designed to allow a place where otherwise discussing a twit has been deemed off-topic. On occasion an individual becomes so excessive in their annoyance that they are given the title of network twit. These individual cases and experiences can be discussed here. This is NOT a conference in which bashing of network twits is allowed. There is no name calling and no flaming allowed. On-topic discussion include discussion of POLICY4 as it relates to policy complaints, echomail disputes, and excessively annoying behavior. Also on-topic are discussions of your experiences with these network twits, and tips on how to protect yourself from these twits. Moderators are encouraged to refer off-topic discussion of this nature to this conference. Network twits are welcome to post in and read the echo provided they obey the echo rules. Origin: 1:233/24 Distribution: 1:233/24 Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 10/W Flags: Moderators: Dave Wright, 1:233/24 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Dave Wright, 1:233/24 UFGATE Discussion of Usenet-FidoNet Gating Methods This conference is for the support of those systems which are gating E-mail and Newsgroups between FidoNet and RFC-822 technologies. This conference is *NOT* meant for sending private E-mail to the Internet. Anyone wishing info or help on this technology should link into this conference, as the Hostmaster does not have the time to entertain individual questions of setting up the software. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: Usenet Newsgroup fidonet.ufgate via 1:13/10 -> news.ieee.org # Nodes: 100 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Burt Juda, 1:1/31 Last changed: 25-May-95 by Burt Juda, 1:13/10.1 UFO UFO Topics A general UFO information and related topics discussion echo. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 500/week Flags: Moderators: Don Allen, 1:3618/2 Moderators: David Bloomberg, 1:2430/2112 Moderators: Kurt Lochner, 1:147/31.22 Last changed: 11 Jun 95 by Don Allen, 1:3618/2 ULTRABETA UltraBBS Beta-Testers Support Conference An open forum for discussion, bug reports, and problem resolution for the beta-testers of the UltraBBS bbs software. Origin: 1:104/28 Distribution: Zone 1 backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 18 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Craig Baker, 1:104/28 Merlin DePeel, 1:285/49 Last changed: 19-Apr-95 by Merlin Depeel, 285/49 ULTRASUP UltraBBS Support Conference An open forum for discussion of the UltraBBS BBS software, including current and desired features, problem assistence, and bugfix reports Origin: 1:104/28 Distribution: Zone 1 backbone Gateways: RIME via 1:285/49 # Nodes: 18 Volume: 38/Week Flags: Moderators: Craig Baker, 1:104/28 Merlin DePeel, 1:285/49 Last changed: 19-Apr-95 by Merlin Depeel, 285/49 UNIX International Fidonet Unix Conference Discussions about Unix, Xenix, BSD, FreeBSD, GNU, Coherent, Solaris, Unixware, and other operating systems based on Unix (except those for which a dedicated echo exists). Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Worldwide, Multi-Zone Gate Gateways: Multi-Zone # Nodes: 423 Volume: 70/Week Rule File: UNIX.RUL Flags: Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/2223 Moderators: Lawrence Garvin, lawrence@garvin.hd.co.harris.tx.us Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Lawrence Garvin, 1:106/6018 UNK_WORLDS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Unknown Worlds Topics related to the paranormal Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 USA_EURLINK USA-Europe Link A non-topical, non-political, non-religious conference designed to enhance the exchange of information between the North American & European countries. It's a way for people of one country to learn about other countries. The two moderators offer mail and file transfer options for the users. Please, this is not an area for junk postings, get rich quick scams, neo nazi drivel. It's a discussion echo about families, friends, work, play and other things. Gateways: Please request gating information from moderators. Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE, ZONE-2, ZONE-4 Gateways: 1:202/711 via 2:2/777 # Nodes: 400 Volume: 750/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Brenda Donovan, 1:202/701 Moderators: Robbert Brown, 2:2/222 Moderators: Lutz Winkler, 1:202/711 Last changed: 12 Aug 95 by Brenda Donovan, 1:202/701 USR_COURIER Discussion of Courier line modems from USR US Robotics makes several lines of modems. One line, the Courier line, has been a leader in providing the latest protocol support and the widest range of protocol support. Couriers support all popular high speed protocols from HST 16800, V.32Terbo at 21600, VFC and V.34 and V.34+ (33600)bps Origin: 1:3630/90 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90 USR_MODEMS US Robotics Modems Echo US Robotics modems technical discussion Technical discussion of the US Robotics family of modems including the V.Everything, V.34, V.FC, and Fax,Courier 9600+, V.32/V.32bis, V.32terbo, Sportster and WorldPort modems. Origin: 1:261/662 Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 60/Day Flags: Moderators: Tom Hendricks, 1:261/662 Moderators: Gene Lowry, 1:300/11 Last changed: 24 Jun 95 by Gene Lowry, 1:300/11 USR_SPORTSTERS Technical Discussions of USR Sportster Modems Discussion of issues relevant to those who own or are interested in owning USR Sportster Modems. General and Technical discussions of the Sportster are encouraged in order to a better understanding of and enhancement of the modems capabilities. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Dennis James, 1:387/590 Robert Aaron, 1:387/395 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Dennis James, 1:387/590 USR_TECH US Robotics Technical Help Discussion of matters relating specifically to US Robotics Modems, including Couriers, Sportsters, flashROMs, product updates, future releases and technical discussion. Origin: 1:286/702 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 70/week Flags: Moderators: Jason Buchanan, 1:286/702 Moderators: Bill Eastman, 1:382/35 Last changed: 18 Jun 95 by Jason Buchanan, 1:286/702 USS_LIBERTY !!! DELETE WARNING !!! USS Liberty Incident - Arab/Israeli Six Day War A discussion of the June 8, 1967 deliberate attack by the combined forces of the Israeli Air Force and Navy upon a virtually unarmed USNavy ship. During that attack the forces attacking the ship committed "grave breeches" of the Fourth Geneva Convention by their use of unmarked aircraft, their deliberate machine gunning in the water of serviceable USS Liberty life rafts that had been dropped over the side in anticipation of abandoning ship, and by their refusal to offer immediate aid to the torpedoed USS Liberty at the cessation of hostilities. The US government, in turn, failed to live up to its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention by refusing to pursue the allegations made by USS Liberty survivors regarding the War Crimes that were committed against them. The conference is moderated by a USS Liberty survivor who has served as President and as Chairman of the USS Liberty Veterans Association. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Joe Meadors, 1:160/111.1 Joe Meadors, @INTERNET-JMEADORS@DELPHI.COM Last changed: 05-Mar-95 by Joe Meadors, 1:160/111.1 UWSA United We Stand, America Devoted to the discussion of the activities of United We Stand, America, an organization founded by Ross Perot after the 1992 Presidential election, and other constructive discussions of governmental reforms. While it is not officially sanctioned by UWSA (yet!) it serves as a forum for all interested in UWSA and reforming the American government. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 80 Volume: 60/week Flags: Moderators: Dudley Wilson, 1:124/7008 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Dudley Wilson, 1:124/7008 VAJRAYANA Vajrayana Buddhism Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism. All schools/sects are welcome. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 20/Week Flags: Moderators: Kim Day, 1:347/10 Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 VAMPYRE VAMPYRE Discussion of the Undead, Nosferatu, Dybbuks, Demons and Ghouls, all creatures of the night who exist solely for the rich and briny taste of warm human blood. Origin: 1:205/1542 Distribution: World Gateways: # Nodes: 4 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Doug Plexico, 1:205/1542 Last changed: 19-Apr-95 by Doug Plexico, 1:205/1542.0 VAX VAX conference for users and managers of Digital's VAX. For users and managers of VAX, VMS and other DEC topics. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, 102/138, 129/15, 132/777, 141/491, 101/115, 360/8, 390/5 Gateways: # Nodes: 35 Volume: 10/DAY Flags: Moderators: GEORGE DAHLCO, 1:102/138.0 Moderators: JOHN VUKOVIC, 1:129/26.0 Last changed: 13 Jul 95 by John Vukovic, 1:129/26 VBBS VBBS Technical Support Technical Support for BBS's running VBBS (Virtual BBS) software. This ECHO is intended as a technical support area ONLY. Please keep it as such. Origin: Distribution: Z1-Backbone, VirtualNet Gateways: VirtualNet VIA 1:129/201 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 120 /W Flags: Moderators: Gene Wells, 1:129/201 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Gene Wells, 1:129/201 VEGAN !!! DELETE WARNING !!! The Vegetarian Echo A forum for exchange of recipes, ideas and information of interest to vegetarians or those interested in becoming vegetarians. Topics can include: vegetarian food and recipes, lacto-ovo or vegan diets, reasons for becoming vegetarian, health advantages/ disadvantages, living as a vegetarian in a meat eating culture, where to find cruelty free products, great vegetarian restaurants, books, periodicals, or whatever else pertains to vegetarianism... Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: Zone 1 FidoNet Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 34 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 Last changed: 17-Mar-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 VENDINFO VENDINFO Product Information System A message base to provide information and technical support for VENDINFO. VENDINFO is a system for conveying software product information and distribution permissions from the author to distributors. A VENDINFO.DIZ file carries extensive information, and the associated toolset allows automated extraction of information and decision-making, by sysops and other distributors, as well as construction of VENDINFO files. This message echo is open to ALL users. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Rudy Ramsey, 1:104/333 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Richard Holler, 1:231/290 VFALSAC Victims of False Accusations of Abuse Discussions of the tragedy of FALSELY being accused of child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, spouse abuse and other false domestic accusations, often in the context of ongoing litigative disputes over child custody. Excesses and seizures of children by overzealous or malicious Child Protective Services workers. This echo is NOT for victims or perpetrators of actual abuse, but rather for those victimized by being FALSELY ACCUSED. Although NOT connected officially with the nationwide VOCAL organization (Victims of Child Abuse Laws), this Echo deals with most of the topics in which VOCAL and similar local groups are involved. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE, OR DIRECT FROM 1:114/74 Gateways: # Nodes: 73 Volume: 8/Day Flags: Moderators: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2 Last changed: 06 Aug 95 by Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74 VFIDO VBBS/FIDO Technical Support Fido Software Technical Support for BBS's running VBBS (Virtual BBS) software. This ECHO is intended as a technical support area ONLY. Please keep it as such. Origin: Distribution: Z1-Backbone, VirtualNet Gateways: VirtualNet VIA 1:129/201 # Nodes: 40 Volume: 120 /W Flags: Moderators: Gene Wells, 1:129/201 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Gene Wells, 1:129/201 VFIRES Discussion of, Point of views, & Victims of Fires & Bombs. This conference will be used to discuss fires. I have witnessed 8 fires within 4 months. 1 which included A bomb. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Daniel Lorber, 1:272/75 Last changed: 09-Jun-95 by Daniel Lorber, 272/75 VGA.PLANETS VGA Planets Forum The VGA Planets Discussion Forum. VGA Planets is a Multi-Player, Galactic Conquest Game designed by Tim Wisseman. This discussion forum is the original VGA Forum created by Tim Wisseman and is gated to Tim Wisseman's Tim Continuum BBS by The ShareNet BBS Trolls. Origin: ShareNet BBS (916) 899-7628 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: ShareNet Trolls, 1:119/99@fido.org Moderators: Earl Jones, 1:119/99 Last changed: 29 Jun 95 by Black Troll, 1:119/99 VHEAL Vibrational Healing Discussion of the various approaches to health that focus on the "subtle" body. Balneology (therapeutic baths), flower essences, aromatherapy, radionics, homeopathy, uropathy, dowsing, magnets, crystals, etc. (Began 8/91) Origin: Distribution: Fidonet backbone, ADAnet, DharmaNet Gateways: ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 VIDEO VIDEO-TOASTER support echo A message echo for users of the VIDEO-TOASTER broadcast studio on a card for Amiga computers. LightWave 3D, the video-toasters 3d software is also heavily discussed, along with modeling and 3d rendering of animations. The msg forum is often freguented by top LightWave animators such as Tony Stutterheim (SeaQuest) and Mark Thompson, AW animation winner. Employee`s of NewTek the creators of the video-toaster card, also post in the echo. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 20 Volume: 40/Week Flags: Moderators: Ron Kramer, 1:228/13 Last changed: 09-May-95 by Ron Kramer, 1:228/13.0 VID_GAME Videogame System Discussion Echo Discussion about videogame systems such as the 3DO, Jaguar SEGA Genesis, SEGA Master System, SEGA Game Gear, NEC TurboGrafx, NEC TurboExpress, SNES, Nintendo, NES Game Boy, Atari Lynx, and SNK Neo Geo machines as well as development systems. Reviews of cartridges, hints & strategies, announcements of new games, and information about new developments in the videogame industry are all welcome. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 150 Volume: 100/Day Flags: Moderators: Mark Astarita, 1:2605/156 Last changed: 07-Apr-95 by Mark Astarita, 1:2605/10 VIETNAM_VETS VIETNAM_VETS International Vietnam Veterans EchoConference is a conference dedicated and committed to veterans and the issues that concern them. Origin: Distribution: METROLINK, WORLDNET, VAFNET Gateways: 1:8003/0 19:200/304 66:4400/203 11:555/0 # Nodes: 600 Volume: 700/Month Flags: Moderators: Gjoseph Peck, 1:377/203 Gjoseph Peck, 19:200/304@vetnet.org Last changed: 28 Jun 95 by GJOSEPH PECK, 1:377/203 VINAYA Monastic Community Discussion of rules and regulations governing the communal life of Buddhist monks and nuns. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 10/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 VIN_MAISON VNMSN The international Home Winemakers discussion echo for the DESCript Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 13 Volume: 12/week Flags: Last changed: 10 Jul 95 by Tom Jeffrey, 1:124/5010 VIRUS Virus Conference Virus/Anti-Virus Discussion Origin: Distribution: Zone 3, Zone 1 backbone, Zone 2, Zone 4, Zone 5 Gateways: Zone-1 via 1:105/42 # Nodes: 300 Volume: 100/Week Rule File: VIRUS.RUL Flags: Moderators: rod fewster, 3:640/886 Last changed: 28-May-95 by rod fewster, 3:640/886 VIRUS_INFO Virus (computer) information Information about prevention of and recovery from computer viruses Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: VRSNF.RUL Flags: Moderators: Jeff Cook, 1:2628/5 Jeff Cook, @CIS-73252.3041 Last changed: 26-May-95 by Jeff Cook, 1:2628/5 VIRUS_NFO Computer Virus Topics Virus Discussion on the Prevention, Detection, and erratication of viruses and other related topics Origin: 1:271/220 Distribution: Gateways: Zone-3 via 1:13/220, Zone-77 via 1:13/220, Zone-111 via # Nodes: 25 Volume: 80/Week Flags: Moderators: Dennis Ricketts, 1:271/220 John Buchanan, 1:271/220 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Mike Sylvestre, 1:3633/132 VISUAL_BASIC Visual Basic Echo For discussions pertaining to Microsoft Visual Basic programming. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Gary Weinfurther, 1:2202/4 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Gary Weinfurther, 1:2202/4 VOCAL Victims Of Child Abuse Legislation A forum for victims that have been falsely accused of child abuse or neglect to share their tragedies and triumphs, to gain knowledge and understanding of the system they are dealing with, and to work with others to change legislation for the benefit of all concerned. This echo is directly related to the National VOCAL organization and this name is being used with their full consent and cooperation. Origin: 1:125/19 Distribution: Netmail request to moderator Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Valery Frosty, 1:125/19 Last changed: 16-Apr-95 by Zaynab Richmond, 1:125/19 VORTEXNET VortexNet software support echomail conference. A support echo for the VortexNet software package and any related utilities. Conference created with the permission and online support of VortexNet author: Stephen Kunc. The conference originates from the official support/beta site. Origin: 1:348/703 Distribution: Privately distributed conference at this time. Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 5/Day Flags: Moderators: George Frizzell, 1:348/703 George Frizzell, 1:348/30 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by George Frizzell, 1:348/30 VW Virtual World Disscussions Echo This echo is for the disscussions of all Virtual World activities, world-wide. Topics that will be discussed, BattleTech, Red Planet, Tips, Tricks, an other stuff like that including the upcoming International competitions. Origin: 1:218/914 Distribution: 1:218/914 Gateways: # Nodes: 1 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Joshua Reilly, 1:218/914 Last changed: 07-Jun-95 by R2-D2, 1:218/914 V_RPG RPG Theory and Design in Practice - Games Designed in Echo V_RPG is an arena for RPG theory and design. General theory discussion, and design help are also considered on to Origin: Distribution: Private Gateways: # Nodes: 2 Volume: 5/week Flags: Moderators: David Bolack, 1:170/311.0 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by FIXPOST V0.03ê, 1:170/311 WARNING Warnings of Public Interest The FidoNet WARNING Echo, which replaces the original WARNINGS echo, is a valuable source of information for SysOps, Users, and the general public. The aim of the echo is to broadcast important and potentially important warnings of general interest. This includes, but is not limited to, computer related topics (virus alerts, hack warnings, and sightings of other potentially dangerous files), consumer alerts, and governmental action bulletins. Origin: 1:266/17 Distribution: 1:266/17, 1:233/24, 1:382/205 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Rules: Flags: Moderators: Gene Bomgardner, 1:266/17 Moderators: Dave Wright, 1:233/24 Moderators: Kelly Noel, 1:382/205 Last changed: 17 Aug 95 by Gene Bomgardner, 1:266/17 WARNINGS Warnings of Public Interest The FidoNet WARNINGS Echo is a valuable source of information for SysOps, Users, and the general public. The aim of the echo is to broadcast important and potentially important warnings of general interest. This includes, but is not limited to, computer related topics (virus alerts, hack warnings, and sightings of other potentially dangerous files), consumer alerts, and governmental action bulletins. The WARNINGS Echo is also an official source for The Hack Report, a monthly report of hacks, hoaxes, Trojan Horses, and pirated files found posted on BBS systems worldwide. Co-Moderator Gary Huff @ 1:218/201 Origin: Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, International Gateways: CSRNet Via 1:222/21 # Nodes: Volume: Rule File: WARNINGS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Bill Dirks, 1:385/17 Last changed: 18-May-95 by Jason Robertson, 1:250/816 WA_GOVT Washington State Government This Echo is to be used for discussion between citizens Origin: 1:352/111 Distribution: Private, contact moderator Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: John Mudge, 1:352/111 Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by John Mudge, 1:352/111 WC!_CHAT Wildcat 3rd Party Support and SysOp Information WC!_CHAT is for Wildcat! SysOps, potential SysOps and 3rd party developers to discuss anything and everything concerning the operation of Wildcat! BBS, including the the BBS software, 3rd party software and support, and operating systems. Ads for 3rd party programs are welcome. Complete rules posted regularly. Origin: 1:151/185 Distribution: 1:3615/50 Planet Connect, Z1-Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Dennis Maidon, 1:151/185 Moderators: Dennis Maidon, dmaidon@cris.com Moderators: Ned Attayek, 1:151/187 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by DENNIS MAIDON, 1:151/185 WCCODE WildCat wcCODE author support Echo WildCat 4.0 - wcCODE Custom Online Development Engine Authors Support Echo. Discussions of how to use the new wcCode, Programing examples, and program announcements. For WildCat sysops. Origin: 1:2613/308 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, Zone 2 Backbone, Planet Connect Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: Flags: Moderators: Kevin Erickson, 1:2613/308 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by Kevin Erickson, 1:2613/308 WC_TECH Wildcat! BBS Technical Discussions An echo to discuss the technical aspects of the Wildcat! BBS System. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Dennis Maidon, 1:151/185 Last changed: 29 Jul 95 by DENNIS MAIDON, 1:151/185 WEB_SITES Web Site Ads, Info, Viewers, etc. Not General Internet. This is a conference created solely to discuss the World Wide Web on the internet. On topic issues include but not limited to HTML editors, web viewers such as Netscape, Mosaic, etc., advertisements for web sites worldwide. This is not a general internet forum and is not intended to be a competitor to INTERNET, UFGATE, or any other conference related to the internet in general. Listings of web sites worldwide are welcome and encouraged, as well as requests for addresses of sites of interest. Auto-posting of site listings permitted as well. Origin: 1:130/1008 Distribution: ZONE 1 - ZONE 6 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Kyle Hearn, 1:130/1008 Last changed: 16-May-95 by Kyle Hearn, 1:130/1008.0 WEIRDNEWS Weird yet true news and facts from around the world This conference contains strange but true facts and news articles from around the world. Funny and some times serious, these postings reflect the best and worst of today's society. WEIRDNEWS is open to all. There are no polling requirements. To link up, send netmail to SYSOP at 1:107/725. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 22 Volume: 10/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jon Standish, 1:107/725 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by David Brian, 1:107/725 WELFARE Welfare Conference Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Mike Adams, 1:19/10 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Mike Adams, 1:19/10 WGW Genealogy Forum: "Who's Got What" (WGW) A message system for supplying inputs and queries to the WGW data base. The WGW data base is a -DIRECTORY- of who possesses what genealogy-related research material. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 201 Volume: 50/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jack Williams, 1:274/30 Last changed: 20 Aug 95 by Jack Williams, 1:274/30 WHIRLYBIRDS Helicopter Enthusiasts Discussion Echo Whirlybirds is an echo for pilots as well as enthusiasts to discuss _all_ types of helicopters, from the full blown "war birds" to Gyros to the radio controlled variety. Anything that HOVERS is suitable discussion! Origin: 1:326/209.0 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 50/Week Rule File: WHRYBRS.RUL Flags: Moderators: Rick Lembree, 1:326/209.0 Griff Miller, 1:106/747.0 Last changed: 01-Jun-95 by Rick Lembree, 326/209 WHITEHOUSE White House Press Releases (READ ONLY) A READ-ONLY CONFERENCE containing official Press Releases, Proclamations, and Remarks by the President as released by The Executive Office of the President and the Office of the Press Secretary. All messages in this Read-Only Conference will be entered by the moderators. No one else should post in this conference. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1 Echomail Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 575 Volume: 100/week Flags: Moderators: Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 Moderators: Harvey Parisien, 1:249/114 Last changed: 18 Jul 95 by Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333 WHO The Int'l Doctor Who and British SF TV Conference The international Doctor Who and British science-fiction television conference is for discussion of the long-running series Doctor Who, as well as for discussion of other British sci-fi TV such as Blake's 7, Red Dwarf, The Avengers, The Prisoner, etc. Also allowable is discussion of British Comedy, as many echo participants are introduced to shows like Black Adder or Are You Being Served? through PBS. However, the one exception is Monty Python's Flying Circus, for which an echo already exists. Origin: Distribution: Zone 1-Backbone, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 5-Backbone Gateways: Zone 2 via 1:362/708, Zone 3 via 1:124/9005, Zone 5 via 1:1/5 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 50/Day Flags: Moderators: Mary Sinclair, 1:124/9005 Moderators: John Judge, 2:254/151 Moderators: Steve Quarrella, 1:124/9005 Last changed: 04 Aug 95 by Steve Quarrella, 1:124/9005 WILDCAT !!! DELETE WARNING !!! WILDCAT! BBS Sysops Conference A SUPPORT conference for WILDCAT! sysops to get help and to discuss WILDCAT! and 3rd party utility issues with other sysops. MSI (Mustang Software Inc) is not a sponsor of the conference, nor are they required to participate in it. Participation in this conference is for FidoNet only. This Echo may *not* be gated to/from *any* other network or by any mail technology, e.g. Groupmail, QWK, etc. without written Moderator permission. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 500 Volume: 250/Day Rule File: WILDCAT.RUL Flags: Moderators: Derek Koopowitz, 1:161/55.1 Last changed: 17-Mar-95 by Derek Koopowitz, 1:16155/1 WILDRNSS Wilderness Travel This ECHO deals with the fundementals of wilderness travel, to include but not limited to mountaineering, backpacking, camping, hiking, and various modes of HUMAN/ANIMAL powered transportation in the wilderness. To exchange technical ideas, discussions on equipment used, and places to go. Along with stories of personal experiences doing such. Origin: Distribution: Z1-Backbone Gateways: none # Nodes: 58 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Kim Erdman, 1:135/19 Last changed: 03 Aug 95 by Kim Erdman, 1:135/19 WIMSEY British historical fiction and anglophile echo A discussion area for fans of English literature, especially the Lord Peter Wimsey novels of Dorothy Sayers, and other British mystery writers; naval historicals by Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester, and others; the Sharpe novels by Bernard Cornwell; and similar 'period' fiction. Origin: 1:161/84 Distribution: FIDONET Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jan Murphy, 1:161/84 Last changed: 03 Jun 95 by Jan Murphy, 1:161/84 WIN.BBS Windows BBS Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Brian Gay, 1:106/64.0 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Brian Gay, 1:106/64 WIN.SYSOP Windows Sysop Echo A forum for current and potential Windows, Windows NT and Windows for Workgroups based sysops to offer and recieve help and advice. Origin: Houston Windows 1:106/64 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 33 Volume: 20/Day Flags: Moderators: Brian Gay, 1:106/64.0 Last changed: 07-May-95 by Brian Gay, 1:106/64 WIN95 Windows95 Discussion of Windows 95 Origin: 1:153/290 Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: 74 Volume: 125/Week Flags: Moderators: David Bowerman, 1:153/290.0 Last changed: 23-Apr-95 by David Bowerman, 1:1/50.0 WINDOWS !!! DELETE WARNING !!! WINDOWS The Windows International Echo is for the discussion of Microsoft Windows (including Windows for Workgroups and Windows 95), and any applications running in the Windows environment. Discussions of hardware and other software are tolerated insofar as as they relate to the Windows environment. Operating system comparisons are NOT tolerated. Discussion of unreleased software is permitted only at the request of the author. Origin: Distribution: Zones 1,2,3,4,5,6 Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: 300/Day Flags: Moderators: Jerry Schwartz, 1:142/928 Last changed: 14-Mar-95 by Jerry Schwartz, 142/928 WINDOWS.PROG !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Windows Programming Hints, tips, chat about programming for Microsoft Windows. Origin: Distribution: ZONE-2 BACKBONE, ZONE-1 BACKBONE. -- Grtz, RFP ;-) Gateways: # Nodes: 25 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Ruurd Pels, 2:282/317.19 Last changed: 12-Mar-95 by Ruurd Pels, 2:282/317.19 WIN_BBS Windows BBS Echo Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Brian Gay, 1:106/64.0 Last changed: 09 Aug 95 by Brian Gay, 1:106/64 WLN_HOTLINES Women's Leadership Network Hotlines Women's Leadership Network calls itself "a non-partisan group of politically active women [who are] turning to the Internet to fight conservative [USA] policies". There's no reason FidoNet can't participate, too! WLN_Hotlines is an echo for the dissemination of WLN's daily hotline bulletins, keeping interested men and women up-to-date on the goings-on inside Washington, as they pertain to women's interests. Contact Donna. at 1:114/113 for distribution. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Donna., 1:114/113 Last changed: 16-Apr-95 by Donna., 114/113 WNY_TRIBBS WNY TRIBBS SUPPORT ECHO TriBBS support for Nets 260 and 2613 Origin: 1:2613/405 Distribution: R13 Hub (1:2613/5) Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 20/WEEK Flags: Moderators: David Moufarrege, 1:2613/404 Moderators: Steve Switzer, 1:2613/405 Last changed: 08 Jun 95 by David Moufarrege, 1:2613/404 WO/MEN Men and Women Social Issues "WO/MEN" is a contraction of "women and men" ... or "men and women". WO/MEN is a place for men and women to come together and talk about our mutual issues: friendships, dating, marriage, parenting, whatever. Currently privately distributed, so contact Donna. at 114/113.11 to connect up. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Donna., 1:114/113.11 Last changed: 05-Apr-95 by Donna., 114/113 WORDSTAR WordStar International Users Forum This echo is for discussions pertaining to the use of WordStar word processing software (both DOS and Windows versions). Users can share their tips, tricks and traps with the goal of using this powerful package to its fullest. Both beginners and experts are welcome! Origin: 1:203/49 Distribution: Backbone, International Gateways: # Nodes: 30 Volume: 25/Week Flags: Moderators: Michael Crosson, 1:203/49 Last changed: 23-May-95 by Michael Crosson, 203/49 WORDS_WORDS The FidoNet Words Conference. This is an area for lovers of words, etymology, definitions, derivations, dangling participles, decadence, declension, denotation, dogma and decidua. Origin: 1:226/50 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 44 Volume: 50/Week Flags: Moderators: Sue Oakes, 1:226/50 Moderators: Nancy Wallace, Last changed: 1 Jul 95 by Rich Veraa, 1:135/907 WORK_@_HOME !!! DELETE WARNING !!! Work @ Home Discussions involving working out of your home Origin: HomeNet Backbone (Zone 50) Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Jeff Norton, 50:50/100@HomeNet Last changed: 19-Mar-95 by Jeff Norton, 50:50/100 WORLD.DRUG.POLICY !!! DELETE WARNING !!! World Drug Policy discussion This conference was created to fill a need. The need for open communication about International Drug Policy. The "drug war" catastrophe is even now being amended in part by Harm Reduction Policies being adopted in other parts of the world. The United States, leading the world in other areas is behind in acknowledging that drug use prohibition is causing most of the violence associated with money to be made from an enforced black market economy. World Drug Policy provides a central location to find and discuss solutions that have to do with the War on some Drugs and provides a file repository through the SHared Area file Database (SHAD) available on the Internet at cerebus.acusd.edu [F'req SHAD.ZIP for information] Origin: The BBS News BBS 1:375/48 Distribution: 1:375/48, 352/111 Gateways: SurvivalNet via 9:2500/0 # Nodes: 100 Volume: 40/Week Rule File: WRLDRGLC.RUL Flags: Moderators: Michael Hess, 1:375/48 Last changed: 06-Mar-95 by Michael Hess, 1:375/48 WORLDTLK World Talk Conference & United Nations News United Nations Proceedings from General Assembly. UN Press Releases, global environmental news, news flashes from UNICEF, World Health Organization and other related UN organizations. Articles from World Perspectives, postings from international journalists on current topical issues. The target audience are students, teachers, political science professionals and government organizations as well as NGO'S (non-governmental organizations). See Conference Rules (WORLDTLK.RUL) for protocol and participation. Origin: 1:2605/101 Distribution: BACKBONE (Zone-1, Zone-2, Zone-3 and Zone-4) Gateways: FredMail and RBBSNET. InterNet mailing list. # Nodes: 600 Volume: 200/Week Rules: Flags: Moderators: James Waldron, 1:2605/101 Last changed: 15 Aug 95 by James Waldron, 1:2605/101 WP-CRAFT WordPerfect support for individual users WP-CRAFT is about making a WP file that will print by itself and is portable. WP-TOOLS is about software tools and toys that make it easier. WordPerfect WRITERS support forum on the art of text capture and presentation for the novice, accomplished artist, technical writers clerical staff, authors, students, instructors, or other word crafting. NOT for commercial sales nor for trainers to do self-promotion. The topic includes using Wordperfect products, or anything compatible with their files. Specific emphasis on EVERY useful aspect of capture and presentation compatible with WP: not exclusive to what WP Corp produces, and sez in their manuals. Emphasis on the tricks NOT put in manuals and commercial guides, and is conducted in the style of an educated enthusiast group sharing discoveries, reports, and research. The companion echo, WP-TOOLS, is for discussions of MACROS and other kinds of tools, so WP-CRAFT topics can emphasize word crafting and not computers. Updates to our list of library files are posted in WP-TOOLS, and the whole list is FREQable as WP-LIB.DIR Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: 8:973/1@RBBS-NET.ORG, 1:282/78@Fidonet.org, Backbones Z8, Z1, Z2,.. Gateways: 1:282 via 1:282/78 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 35/Week Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Moderators: Chuck Cole, 1:282/78.0@Fidonet.org Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 WP-TOOLS WordPerfect TOOL and macro development support WP-CRAFT is about making a WP file that will print by itself and is portable. WP-TOOLS is about software tools and toys that make it easier. WordPerfect writers TOOL development support forum for extensions and customizations. For the novice, accomplished artist, instructor, student, technical writer, staff, or other users. NOT for commercial sales or trainers to do self-promotion. Topics include developing "MACROS" and other tools to save labor or to accomplish presentation results compatible with WordPerfect products; includes DRAWPERFECT, DATAPERFECT, WP WORKS, plus FAX, OCR & video show tools. The companion echo, WP-CRAFT, is for word crafting discussions, and lets WP-TOOLS topics emphasize computer features that help writers. WP-TOOLS emphasizes EVERY useful tool compatible with WP, not exclusive to what WP produces, and sez in their manuals. Emphasis on the tricks NOT put in manuals and commercial guides, and is conducted in the style of an educated enthusiast group sharing discoveries, reports, and research. Updates to list of FREQable library files posted in WP-TOOLS, and the whole list is FREQable as WP-LIB.DIR Origin: 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Distribution: 8:973/1@RBBS-NET.ORG, 1:282/78, Backbones Z8, Z1, Z2,.. Gateways: 1:282 via 1:282/78 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 35/Week Flags: Moderators: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET.ORG Moderators: Chuck Cole, 1:282/78.0 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Chuck Cole (moderator), 1:282/78 WPERFECT WordPerfect products discussion echo This conference is for the discussion of all topics related to products of WordPerfect - The Novell Applications Group. This includes WordPerfect, WP Presentations, PerfectOffice (formerly Borland Office), GroupWise (formerly WordPerfect Office), Quattro Pro, all WordPerfect Main Street products, etc. Origin: Random Lunacy BBS (1:312/12) Distribution: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 5 Gateways: 2:280/204 via 1:312/12 # Nodes: N/A Volume: 100/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Mitch Eatough, 1:312/12 Last changed: 19 Aug 95 by Fen Eatough, 1:312/0 WRESTLING Fido Pro Wrestling (FPW) WRESTLING is an echo for discussion of professional wrestling. All federations/organizations covered. This is THE professional wrestling echo for Fidonet. Open access to all. Origin: 1:124/1208@fidonet.org Distribution: Fidonet Z1 & Z2 Gateways: # Nodes: N/A Volume: 500/WEEK Rules: Flags: Moderators: Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208.0 Moderators: Clay Thomas, 1:124/1208.0 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Jim Beckham, 1:124/1208 WRITING FidoNet Writing conference Discussion of all aspects of the art, craft, and business of writing, both fiction and non-fiction. It is intended for people who are actively engaged in it (not limited to those PROFESSIONALLY engaged in it, however). No poetry, please. Origin: 1:135/907 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 300 Volume: 1200/Week Flags: Moderators: Rich Veraa, 1:135/907 Moderators: Shalanna Collins, 1:124/8107 Last changed: 1 Jul 95 by Rich Veraa, 1:135/907 WUNDERMENT Sf, fantasy, filk, fen, Faire, pagan, anarchy, anachrony, etc. Wunderment is an echo for those who feel a sense of wonder at the world, and appreciation for the worlds of if. We welcome fen, anachronists and anarchists, dystopics and discordians, pagans and peripatetics. Likeways marxists (Julius) and pythonists (Monty), poets and Poeists, friends of Faire, Shakespeareans, Carrollers, Kiplers and assorted other chanters of tribal lays. Filkers are welcome, as are those who simply enjoy good conversation on a variety of interesting topics. A friendly place to present strange ideas, new theories, and trivial facts. Free-Form thought is welcome, and the Moderator Goddess is an outrageous flirt. Aliases allowed, and even encouraged as long as the REALNAME kludge is used for purposes of moderation. Origin: 1:261/1093, Outside the Wall BBS Distribution: Zone-1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: 176 Volume: 50/Day Flags: Moderators: Theresa Calvert, 1:261/1093 Substitute: Rob Novak, 1:261/1093 Last changed: 10-May-95 by Rob Novak, 1:261/1093.0 X-FILES X-Files TV show discussions The X-Files conference is devoted to devotees of the TV show "The X-Files". Discussions will center on any topic relavent to the show, such as episode plots, characters, episode titles and credits, and of course, the scientific accuracy of some of the issues the show raises, as wall as the feasability of just how true some of the premises of the episodes can be. Sideline discussions of UFO's and paranormal phenomena as they relate to the show will also be allowed. Origin: 1:119/50 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: none # Nodes: 40 Volume: 35 per day Flags: Moderators: John Giannini, 1:119/50 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by John Giannini, 1:119/50 X00_USER X00 FOSSIL Echo A conference for the discussion of the X00 IBM FOSSIL Driver by Ray Gwinn Origin: Backbone Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 10 Volume: 5/week Flags: Moderators: Bob Juge, 1:106/2000 Last changed: 02-Apr-95 by Bob Juge, 1:1/102.0 XENIA Xenia Mailer Support Technical support echo for the Xenia and Xenia/2 mailer. Mostly for sysops, but open to users who are in the process of setting up Xenia (Dos) or Xenia/2 (OS/2) as their front-end mailer. Origin: 2:283/512 Distribution: Z1-Backbone, Z2-Backbone Gateways: 1:243/68 VIA 2:283/512 # Nodes: 25 Volume: 35/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Andre Boogaards, 2:281/545 Last changed: 08 Aug 95 by Serge Forget, 1:243/68 XPRESS_SUPPORT Silver Xpress OPX/QWK Reader Support Conference A support conference for the Silver Xpress Off-Line Mail Reader, and related programs. Silver Xpress is the fastest growing Off-line Mail reader in the world. The main purpose for this echo is to offer support for users of XPREAD, and the interactivity that users encounter using the various Silver Xpress BBS doors. This echo is not for problems related to the Silver Xpress doors, or Platinum Xpress. SYSOPS, please use the XPRESS_SYSOP echo for topics related to the door or PX. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Scott Nikont, 1:14/615 Last changed: 23 Jul 95 by Scott Nikont, 1:14/615 XPRESS_SYSOP Silver Xpress OPX/QWK Mail Door SysOp Conference A support conference for the Silver Xpress Off-Line Mail Door and related programs. Silver Xpress is the fastest growing Off-line Mail System in the world. The main purpose for this echo is to offer support for SysOp's using one of the many various Silver Xpress BBS mail doors. This echo is for SysOp's only. Please remember that there is another echo called XPRESS_SUPPORT for your BBS users with problems relating to the Silver Xpress Offline Reader. Please keep door related topics here. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: George Fliger, 1:137/210 Last changed: 11 Jul 95 by George Fliger, 1:137/210 YOUNG_ADULT Young Adult Forum A general, open discussion area for the young at heart, to talk about problems, feelings and pretty much most everything. Meet other young-at-heart people like yourself. Origin: Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 60 Volume: 80/Day Flags: Moderators: Melanie Welch, 1:203/122 Moderators: Chris Gerlinsky, 1:140/186 Last changed: 27 Jul 95 by Cy Welch, 1:203/122 Z1EC Zone 1 EchoMail Coordinator Providing a forum for direct communication with the Zone 1 Echo Coordinator relating to matters dealing with echo coordination. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 Z1_BACKBONE Zone One Mail Backbone - Users Discussion of matters relating specifically to the Zone 1 Mail Backbone including distribution, routing, echoes carried, contents of FIDONET.NA/NO and FIDOSTAT.NA, Backbone Operating Procedures, connections to the Backbone Hubs, and requests for addition of new echoes. Available to all who have business with the Z1 Backbone. Origin: 1:285/424 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 140/Month Flags: Moderators: Jason Steck, 1:285/424 Last changed: 17 Jul 95 by Jason Steck, 1:285/424 Z1_ELECTION Fidonet Zone 1 Current Election Topics The PRIMARY purpose of this echo is to provide a centralized forum for the discussion of Zone level elections in Fidonet Zone 1. This included Fidonet-wide elections that affect Zone 1 directly, Zone 1 elections for Zone level candidates or policies affecting Zone 1. Political campaigns, as long as they follow the rules of this echo, are allowed and encouraged. Civil discussions of matters of concern to Fidonet presented to Fidonet Zone 1 for a vote are encouraged. FLAMES ARE NOT ALLOWED. Discussion of general matters of concern to Fidonet are permitted when a Zone level election is not in progress. Origin: 1:232/10 Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 100 Volume: 20/week Flags: Moderators: Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 Moderators: Marge Robbins, 1:283/120 Last changed: 22 Jul 95 by Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 Z1_POLITICAL Zone 1 discussion area for sysops a place where sysops may discuss fidonet politics and other topics not allowed in the admin echos such as ZEC, Z1_election etc Origin: 1:232/10 Distribution: backbone Gateways: n/a # Nodes: 0 Volume: N/A Flags: Moderators: Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Martin Belcke, 1:232/10 Z1_RBC Zone One Mail Backbone - Regional Backbone Coordinators Regional Backbone Coordinators Conference for Zone One Mail Backbone Origin: 1:396/1 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone ZHubs and RHubs Gateways: # Nodes: 36 Volume: 5/Month Rules: Nil Flags: Moderators: John Souvestre, 1:396/1 Moderators: Adrian Walker, 1:153/752 Last changed: 07 Aug 95 by Adrian Walker, 1:153/752 ZEC Zone 1 Echomail Coordinator Conference The ZEC (Zone EchoMail Coordinator) conference is an administrative echo designed to provide access to the Zone 1 EchoMail Coordinator. This conference is a good place to ask the ZEC questions and/or seek his help with echomail problems. Issues raised in this conference will, ideally, be zonewide issues and problems not restricted to any one backbone or distribution system, unless the operators are seeking the ZEC's advice and assistance. Origin: 1:1/200 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, PLANET-CONNECT Gateways: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 100/Week Flags: Moderators: Zone 1 Echomail Coordinator, 1:1/200 Moderators: Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 Moderators: Marge Robbins, 1:283/120 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 ZECC Zone EchoMail Coordinator Council A restricted echo for discussion between the Fido Zone Echo Coordinators. Common issues and concerns regarding coordination of EchoMail, both intra and inter zonal in scope. Origin: Distribution: Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 Last changed: 01 Aug 95 by Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400 ZEN Zen Buddhism Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings of Zen Buddhism. All schools welcome. (Began 10/93) Origin: Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96) Gateways: DharmaNet via 1:125/33 # Nodes: Volume: 30/Week Flags: Moderators: Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 Moderators: Barry Kapke, @bdo.si-star.com Last changed: 30 Jul 95 by Barry Kapke, 1:125/33 ZMODEM Zmodem Help This is Limited to Zmodem its Advantages/Disadvantages Chuck Forstberg is a regular in this Echo. Origin: Distribution: Backbone Gateways: 1:105/2 > 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: # Nodes: 200 Volume: 80/Month Flags: Moderators: Tony Wagner, 1:105/2 Bryan Bybee, 1:105/2 Last changed: 01-Apr-95 by FileMgr GAMMA, 1:105/2 ZOOM Zoom Modems Echo The Zoom Modems Echo provides help, assistance, and technical support for the Zoom Family of modems. Origin: 1:170/200.0 Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: Bill Schnell, 1:170/200.0 Last changed: 16 Jun 95 by Bill Schnell, 1:170/200 ZYMURGY Beer Homebrewing The echo is for the discussion of brewing beer and related issues, such as sanitation, yeast culturing, grain characteristics, and temperature control. There is a wine-making echo (VIN_MAISON). Mead is appropriate for either echo. Forays into related issues such as beer styles or beer availability are fine as well. Origin: Distribution: BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: Volume: Flags: Moderators: John DeCarlo, 1:109/131 Last changed: 14 Jul 95 by John DeCarlo, 1:109/131 ZYXEL ZyXEL Modem Support ZyXEL high speed modem discussions, technical discussions and interoperability with other brands. Also provides a forum for discussion of software which directly supports the various ZyXEL features. Origin: 387/31 Distribution: Fidonet Backbone Zones 1,2,3,4,6 Gateways: # Nodes: 350 Volume: 30/day Flags: Moderators: Doug Palmer, 1:387/31 Last changed: 01 Jul 95 by Doug Palmer, 1:387/31 {COMMO} {Commo} Comms Program A conference for the discussion of Fred Brucker's {Commo}, the highly configurable and powerful, macro-based, comms program that's DV-aware, supports speech, runs in only 128kb and now has built-in Zmodem. Origin: 1:343/261 Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE Gateways: # Nodes: 50 Volume: 25/week Rules: Flags: Moderators: Tim Spofford, 1:343/261 Last changed: 24 Aug 95 by Tim Spofford, 1:343/261 |---|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---| | O | | O | | | | | | O | ECHOLIST | O | | | The EchoMail Conference List | | | O | | O | | | END OF FILE | | | O | | O | | | | | | O | | O | | | | | |---|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---|