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.TOPIC:
Interfacing with InterNet
VBBS 6.12 Documentation--12-B-1
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║ CHAPTER 12 ANNEX B INTERFACING WITH INTERNET ║
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What is the "Internet"
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The Internet is a conglomeration of several networks connected
to each other through the UUCP and NNTP Protocols. The internet
started in the late 1960's as a cold-war command network sponcered
by the US government. This network has grown into the estimated
30 million user network that exists today. Using several types of
computers and connections, Information flows uninhibited through
cyberspace quickly and efficently.
Most of the systems in the Internet are large mainframes belonging
to universities and computer companies. Recently, however, a new
"wave" of smaller workstations and PCs have been flooding into the
Internet as a source of inexpensive information. Through access
services such as Netcom, PsiNet, and many others, a feed may be
obtained for a fee. Even better, a local university may be able
to give you a feed if you ask VERY nicely.
VBBS's Place in the Internet
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VBBS Stands for "The Virtual BBS", and the Internet embodies the
concept of virtuality. Users will enjoy lightning fast E-Mail
and access to over 4900 discussion topics grouped as "USENET".
With an Internet E-Mail connection, your users can send E-Mail to
over 5 million different computers in the network. Every major
university has an address, as do many companies. If you've seen
an address like 'user@huricane.berkeley.edu', then you can
send mail to it. With an additional USENet newsfeed, a plethora
of discussion topics are available.
Configuration Options
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At the time of this writing, there are three(3) options available
for those who wish to join the internet. All three require an
implementationof the WAFFLE/DOS BBS System.
Name Author Waffle Version
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VUUCP 5.52 Roland De Graaf WAFFLE 1.64
VUUCP 5.53 Roland De Graaf WAFFLE 1.65
VUUAccess Unknown WAFFLE ?.??
VUUCP/2C Scott Call WAFFLE 1.65
Recently, there have been complaints about small BBSs and
their software not meeting the Internet Standards (see RFC822.TXT
and RFC1049.TXT) so be careful which interface you choose. the
VUUCP 5.5x version do not properly handle headers and the like.
I have no personal experience with the program VUUAccess, and make
no assumptions, but still recomend my program, VUUCP/2.
VBBS 6.12 Documentation--12-B-2
VUUCP/2 Provides full support for:
Proper headers including an Organization: line
Proper gateways to and from any VBBS supported network
Proper follow-ups and 'In-Reply-To' lines
Meets all RFC 822 standards for message sending/retreval
Where to find the needed files
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VUUCP 5.5x ----> The "Registered SysOp's" section of @1 VNet
VUUAccess ----> The "VBBS Utilities" Section of @1 VNet
VUUCP/2c ----> The "VBBS Utilities" Section of @1 VNet
The "VBBS Enhancements by SysOp" section:
@1510007 VNET (510) 831-3634 [GSA]
Send E-Mail to VUUCP2-REQ@pil.UUCP to get a
UUENCODED version of VUUCP/2
WAFFLE -----> Hiding somewhere on @1 VNet, and most BBS's
With CD ROM sections.
VBBS 6.12 Documentation--12-C-1