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Joining PCGnet:
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Brief introduction:
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PCGnet is not a brand new network. We are a group of individuals that
have been telecommunicating for quite a few years now. Formerly known as
ADEnet (The Alacrity Design and Engineering Network), PCGnet reorganized
its network from the ground up, incorporating new nodes and focusing evenly
on both CAD and Graphics related topics, including, but not limited to the
following topics: Design, Drafting, Engineering, 2d & 3d Modeling,
Multimedia Systems, Raster Imaging, Raytracing, 3d Rendering and
Animation.
Who do I contact - PCGnet Hub(s):
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PCGnet is currently operating 2 Hubs, each serving a specific division of
our network. The University BBS our AutoCad/CAD Hub and The Graphics
Alternative being our Graphics Hub.
Prospective nodes need to contact the PCGnet Membership Coordinator in
order to obtain membership information. Prospective nodes concentrating
on CAD topics will, generally speaking, echo mail through the University
BBS, Graphics based systems will generally echo mail through The
Graphics Alternative.
Membership Information and Applications:
Title: Membership Coordinator
Name: PC-AUG BBS
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Sysop: James Witt
Node: 602-952-0638 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
Voice: 602-840-9230
Status: PCGnet Node
Echomail Hubs:
Title: Network Coordinator
Name: The University BBS (CAD Hub)
Location: Shrewsbury Twp, NJ
Sysop: Mike Quinlan
Node: 908-544-8193 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
Status: PCGnet Hub
Title: Policy Coordinator
Name: The Graphics Alternative (Graphics Hub)
Location: El Cerrito, CA
Sysop: Adam Shiffman
Node: 510-524-2780 (PM14400FXSA v.32bis 14.4k, Public)
Status: PCGnet Hub
Transferring mail- the first step:
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The physical link (echoing mail and file distribution) with PCGnet will
require a node to be running a front-end mailer program. A listing of
front-end mailers as well as additional information is available in this
packet called, MAILERS.TXT.
If you are unfamiliar with front-end mailers, it is highly recommended
that you read ALL the information contained in this packet related to
front-end mailers, as well as other sources. It is also strongly
suggested that a sincere effort is made reading the necessary
documentation on installing a front-end mailer for your specific BBS
software. Setting up a front-end mailer can be a time consuming process,
however with a little effort, a few specific information files to read up
on, as well as some help from one of our nodes, the benefits are awesome.
The amount of TIME spent on setting up a front-end mailer is directly
related to the effort spent on reading and trying to understand the
concept along with the supplied documentation from PCGnet.
Existing PCGnet nodes will be more than happy to provide you with specific
information related to your BBS software, such as; Maximus, PCBoard,
Wildcat, Remote Access, RBBS-PC, and information on mailers such as
FrontDoor and Binkley.
Accessing PCGnet services:
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PCGnet's primary goal is acquiring relatively active Bulletin Board Systems
throughout the world, at this point in time. Existing active users groups
(related to our networks theme) are strongly encouraged to consider setting
up a BBS of their own, if one is not available. Every possible effort will
be made to assist you with this process. We are extremely interested in
active users groups, which are not currently telecommunicating.
Presently PCGnet is not interested in new nodes with no means of
generating a message base. Existing users groups HAVE that potential,
simply because they have established a users-base already. PCGnet aims
to build a strong, active, professional message base instead of
acquiring numerous nodes with little or no message activity..
Exiting BBS's lacking an established message base (related to our theme)
which are simply wishing to echo PCGnet(s) message bases as an additional
feature for their end-users will not be accepted for membership.
Other related CAD/Graphics Networks administrators:
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A node currently requesting access to PCGnet cannot be ADMINISTRATIVELY
involved with another network, such as but not inclusive of, Network
Statistician, Co-Administrator, Conference Coordinator, Network Marketing,
Network Treasure, and so forth, UNLESS approved by PCGnet administratively.
Minimum Requirements
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All members will be required to setup a front-end mailer system capable
of being accessed during specific hours as determined by PCGnet
administrators.
All members must carry the PCGnet Administrative, Sysop and Public
conferences. The Administrative and Sysop conferences are for PCGnet
member sysops only and access must not be given to normal callers. The
Public conference is a open to all callers.
All members must have bulletins containing the information within the
MEMBERS.TXT documentation readily available to all users.
All members must make the PCGNET.ZIP file available for downloading by
all callers.
All members must exchange mail at least once a week.
All members will make the PCGnet message conferences available to all
callers for no charge beyond the reasonable subscription fee
associated with the system.
All members are required to obey the law. Any member engaged in or
promoting illegal activities through their PCGnet membership will be
expulsed from PCGnet.
All members must follow the PCGnet conference rules and encourage their
callers to do so as well.
All members must conduct themselves in a courteous and professional
manner. Foul or abusive language is not permitted!
PCGnet conferences are not to be bridged with the conferences of other
networks.
Only PCGnet members are to be permitted to carry the PCGnet conferences.
The PCGnet copyright notice must be included in the member BBS's
policy statement to callers.
In Conclusion
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If you are interested in applying for PCGnet membership, please continue
by following the guidelines as described in the file APPLY.TXT. Please
note that we do our very best to respond to all applications in a timely
and professional manner, if however, you have difficulty contacting the
Membership Coordinator or circumstances arise preventing a response to
your application in a timely manner, please try contacting the PCGnet
Network Coordinator or Policy Coordinator so that your membership
information may be duly forwarded.
Thank you for your interest in The Professional CAD and Graphics Network, we
hope to hear from you soon!
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