Hello my dear brothers and sisters in Christ!

  The following text file will hopefully assist you in gathering
  information regarding starting up a Calvary Chapel Computer
  Ministry Bulletin Board System for yourself or your church.

  Although CalvaryNet is open to all for fellowship "In the Love
  of Christ", currently... only Calvary Chapel and Affiliate brethren
  are permitted to relay CalvaryNet.


In addition to the information that is presented in this text file,
I have the following files available on The Shepherd's Flock Family
BBS for your download:

BBSFAQ94.ZIP   117783   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BBSING
                        12/94 "The Official BBS FAQ" put together
                        by contributors to alt.bbs.  BBS Software
                        packages described, Hardware requirements
                        DOS-Macintosh-Amiga-UNIX. Starting a BBS,
                        Connecting it to various networks, starting
                        your own net, laws, regulations, BBS add-ons.
                        This is an ongoing project by many
                        contributors. If you want to add info,e-mail
                        address is included.

CALV0396.ZIP    68037      ÍÍÎÍÍ   CalvaryNet Information: MAR 96
                        ÍÎÍ  º  ÍÎÍ  A Fellowship Ministry of CC, 
                         º   º   º    with respect for others and
                        ÄÐÄÄÄÐÄÄÄÐÄ   a focus on Christ's love
                        maintained. Come Fellowship with us as we
                        magnify the Lord Jesus Christ!  Contact
                        The Shepherd's Flock Family BBS for info:
                        BBS: 619-630-7437 or Voice 619-630-0340.

NOTE: the CALV????.ZIP files are dated each month. The CalvaryNet
      Information Packet for December is CALV1295.ZIP,  January is
      CALV0196.ZIP and so on.  So... download the current
      CALV????.ZIP file for the actual current month.

And... of course.. if you have any other questions, I would be happy to
help out in any way possible.

   CalvaryNet is Growing!  God has richly blessed this network
   which is focused on Fellowship in the Love of Christ and
   information exchange.  Here are a few features listed in the
   CalvaryNet Newsletter (NOTE: An updated CalvaryNet Newsletter
   can be found in the CALV????.ZIP files):

Here is some additional information regarding connecting to CalvaryNet:


Needs for connecting for Fellowship on CalvaryNet via your computer
Modem.

1. Modem that will emulate ANSI: Check your SETTINGS and there is
   usually something to that effect in the Terminal Emulation area.

2. Communications program.  see #1 for settings.  Oh.. set it to
   N,8,1

3. Have your communications program dial up one of the Calvary Chapel
   computer Ministries.  The HOST system is at 619-630-7437
   (MODEM LINE).

4. Follow the prompts to get registered on that system.. it is
   FREE. I am at your service, and can be reached at 619-630-0340
   and then choosing option #1 when the recording comes on.

5. Check into an OFF-LINE Mail reader... saves ya $$$$$.


FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF A BBS'S OFF-LINE MAIL DOOR,
READ THE FILE CC-MAIL.TXT in the CALV????.ZIP FILE (???? = Month/Yr).


FOR STARTING UP A BBS AND/OR RELAYING CALVARYNET:
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   If you wish to actually RELAY CalvaryNet on your computer,
   you will need the following:

1.  A dedicated computer with a dedicated phone line.
    {sometimes you can use your own computer at home without
     having it just for the BBS... if your computer is fast
     enough to run both a BBS and handle your own needs at the
     same time}  A dedicated phone line is a must.

2. A bbs software. There are many to choose from.. some are
   not to expensive ($70-$80), and some are a bit more expensive
   {100-$150}.  You get what you pay for usually.

3. Prayer  {whoops! This was #1}

4. COSTS:
   a. the cost of a dedicated phone line.  If you are relaying
      CalvaryNet long distance {minimum calls are 3 times a
      week} you have to consider the cost of a night long distance
      phone call for approx. 1 to 3 minutes per night calling.

   b. The original cost of the bbs software.

   c. The cost of a larger Hard Drive if needed ($150 - $180)
      for 250 mB to 420 MB hard drive.

   d. The Cost of a 9600 baud or higher modem (CHEAP now).
      14400 is about the standard now.

   e. Time invested to have FUN making you BBS characteristic of
      your personal taste and such... ie.. welcome screens and
      other such stuff.

   f. BBS add-ons.. like MAIL door, that allows others to log on
      your bbs, go into a mail door, download and upload mail.. and
      then log off quickly.... and then using an OFF LINE MAIL READER
      to answer and write mail while OFF YOUR SYSTEM.. saving $$$.
      {You can do this too if you want to just be ACTIVE on Calvary
      Network without running a bbs per se}.

If you have any further questions, I am your servant my dear friend.


John B. Scudder
822 Masters Drive
Oceanside, Ca. 92057-6233

ÄÅÄ
 ³    Loving you dearly in Christ... John Scudder       
     "Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen."      
                    {Romans 15:33}                      
                                                        
Administrator: Calvary Chapel Ministries: CalvaryNet    
Internet: john.scudder@kandy.com
24 Hour Voice Information Line 619-630-0340
The Shepherd's Flock Family BBS: 619-630-7437 

    Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
    from the Lord Jesus Christ.

    I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,  Always in
    every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
    For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until
    now;  Being confident of this very thing, that he which
    hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day
    of Jesus Christ:      {Philippians 1:2-6}

                           Amen!!