ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ Applying for PCGnet Membership ³ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ Application Form(s): ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ If you are an experienced Sysop currently operating a CAD or Graphics oriented Bulletin Board System with an active mature user base, please complete the following forms (.FRM's), PCGNET.FRM - Sysop related information form. PROFILE.FRM - A two part personal and professional profile form. included within this archive. Please read the RULES.TXT file to see if your BBS system specifically, conforms to PCGnets rules and guidelines. Application Forms (.FRM's) FILENAME.EXT Format: ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Upon completion of both .FRM's, select a unique filename (of your choice BBSNAME i.e.), then compress the .FRM's into one file using Pkwares(tm) ZIP program. The compressed file must be in the following format. BBSNAME.APP Where the filename (BBSNAME i.e.) mimics as close as possible your personal BBS' name, within DOS' limitation of course. The extension is not your choice and must be named .APP (which stands for application). Where To Upload Your Application Form(s): ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ The compressed application (BBSNAME.APP) should be uploaded to one of the following PCGnet Hubs -YOU- wish to link up with to acquire your PCGnet messages conferences. James Witt (PCGnet Network Coordinator - Membership Coordinator) PC-AUG BBS 602-952-0638 Phoenix, AZ Fidonet 1:114/160 Adam Shiffman (also a PCGnet .QWK Hub) The Graphics Alternative 510-524-2780 El Cerrito, CA Fidonet 1:125/524 Stan Bimson (PCGnet USA Hub) CAD Engineering Services 615-822-2539 Hendersonville, TN Fidonet 1:116/32 Nenad Boric (PCGnet UNEC) CAD Connection #2 33-1-39529854 Montesson, France Fidonet 2:320/206 Paul Smith (PCGnet UNEC) Raytech BBS 44-862-88340 Tain, Scotland Fidonet 2:259/49 Mark Remfrey (PCGnet UNEC) The Graphics Connection 64-4-566-8450 Wellington, New Zealand Fidonet 3:771/270 Henk Van.De.Weerdt BBS Bennekom: Fractal Board 31-8389-15331 Bennekom, Netherlands Fidonet 2:283/203 How To Upload Your Application Form: ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ The BBSNAME.APP compressed file itself must be attached to a netmail message (via your frontend mailer) and addressed to the individual Hub (listed above) you are requesting to link with. A Fidonet addressed is supplied with the information above. A short message must be included in the text body of the netmail message, notifying the Hub your application is included. All other revelant information should be included in the body of the netmail message. Processing Your Application: ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ The Hub RECEIVING your application form (if complete and in the proper format) will forward it to the PCGnet Membership Coordinator for processing. Once a prospective member's application has been received by the Membership Coordinator, the application form will be posted in PCGnets NetAdmin conference. Existing PCGnet Members have 14 days to voice any objections thereof (pertaining to the applicant). In order to maintain our existing high standards, we request that you set up a user account and password as outlined in PCGNET.FRM. One of our PCGnet Sysops will call to verify that your BBS is consistent with our stated aims and quality expectations. Once accepted as a prospective PCGnet member, the Membership Coordinator will contact you providing sufficient information ensuring your transition to full and active membership is as smooth and painless as possible. All applicants approved outside of the USA, should contact the Hub they will be acquiring PCGnet mail with, for futher information in the physical linking process. An Important Notice ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ All new nodes will be placed on a probationary period not to exceed 90 days from the date that they begin echoing mail with PCGnet. During this time, your system may, at the discretion of PCGnet(s) Network Coordinator, be dropped from the network for any violation of the guidelines stated elsewhere in this information packet. After 90 days, your system will be added to the official PCGnet member listing, which will be posted and distributed to all PCGnet members. Additional rules and restrictions also apply but do not fall within the scope of this file. [End Of File]