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Draft of File Policy for DoorNet
Final adoption of this policy will be included in DoorNet Statement of Policy
3. DoorNet File Network (DFN)
In order to further promote the distribution of new doors and updates in
a timely manner the DoorNet File Network (DFN) is announced. This is a
joint project between DoorNet File Network (DFN) and ToyShop file
Distribution Network (TDS). The purpose of DFN is to collect new Door
and Door Utility Releases direct from the author or their designated
representative and to turn them around in a reasonable time and have
them distributed. Programs submitted must not be crippled (ie. need key
or use date expiration) unless a key is provided with it and updates on
a timely basis. (Some thought is currently be given to having an echo
for crippled software). One update of a software package is permitted
each month unless it is a major upgrade or major bug fix (determination
to be made by the IFC).
Submissions may be made to the PC Toyshop in Eugene Oregon via a special
toll-free number 1-800-###-#### (Please note that this number is for
uploads by Authors or their representatives only). Submissions may
also be made by calling 1-503-686-5055 (DoorNet Address : 75:75/3)
(this is not a toll-free call). Submissions may also be made by mail
to : Adrian Ng , P .O .Box 3092, Eugene, OR 97403.
Submissions may also be submitted to the ZC by calling 1-407-383-9820
(DoorNet Address : 75:75/0 or Fidonet Address : 1:374/6). With prior
approval submissions may be made at various regional sites in DoorNet.
All Authors or representatives must complete the Authors registration
form (see attached form). This form is also available on PC ToyShop
(503-686-5055) under script questionnaire #9 if they wish to use the
toll-free 1-800-###-#### numbers. The purpose is to keep an updated
list of Authors or representatives using the toll-free service.
All submissions should include a DFN File Submission Form (See attached
Form). This Form supplies appropriate information for the correct
classification of the program and information to be published in the
D_Files Echo as well as information for the DoorNet Master List of Doors.
Submissions will be tested for file integrity and for viruses. Once the
files are verified they will enter the pipeline for distribution.
Information from the submission form will ensure proper classification of
the programs and will be used for the TIC description. Efforts are
currently underway to develop (or obtain) some additional security
features for the file packages.
Submissions will be processed and in the pipeline within 48 hours from
the initial receipt of the files. Each region will have at least 1 Star
Distribution point, these Star sites will obtain the newly released Doors
and Utilities directly from the File Distribution Headquarters. Regional
Distribution Sites will carry the entire collection of Doors (Regional
Distribution Sites may or may not be the same as the Regional Echo
Sites). Further Distribution Policy within each region will be
coordinated by the RFC (Regional File Coordinator) and the RC (Regional
Coordinator) with the cooperation of the various Net Coordinators. A
monthly links list or distribution report indicating current feeds will
be submitted to the uplinks so a record may be obtained of the scope of
distribution. All Distribution Sites whether a Star, Hub or Node MUST be
a member of DoorNet. Questions relating to the file network should be
addressed to the IFC (International File Coordinator) Adrian Ng or
the IC (International Coordinator) Alex Rose.
The current File Echos Available are:
DFN_ADULT Doors of an Adult Nature
DFN_APP Non-Gaming Doors, Applications
DFN_ARCD Arcade/Action Type Doors
DFN_CHAN Doors of Chance
DFN_DEVP Developer's Tools
DFN_MISC Other non-classified Doors
DFN_RPG Role Playing Doors & Adventures
DFN_SPRT Sports Doors
DFN_TRIV Trivia Games
DFN_UTIL Door Utilities
DFN_WAR War Games
DOORDIST Nodelist/Newsletters/Policy Statements
Addition Echos will be added as needed.
The date of this Draft Statement is June 26, 1992.
[NOTE: As of 12/3/92 a new formal policy is being drafted to replace
the current draft policy.]