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╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ U'NI-net EchoMail Network Conference List ║ ║ Complete Descriptions and Host Information ║ ║ ─────────────────────────────────────────────── ║ ║ Version 1.21 - February, 1995 ║ ║ ─────────────────────────────────────────────── ║ ║ Messages posted on U'NI-net are not endorsed, ratified or approved by ║ ║ this network. U'NI-net acts solely as a distributor of electronic ║ ║ mail and does not act in an editorial capacity. ║ ║ ║ ║ ANSI graphics should be posted only in ANSI-ART. BBS ads should be ║ ║ posted only in BBS-ADS. Buy, sell or trade-type ads for legal items ║ ║ should be posted in BUY-SELL or WORLDMARKET. Ads relating to buying, ║ ║ selling or trading of firearms should be placed only in GUNS. Other ║ ║ "for sale" type ads may be posted in other U'NI-net conferences if, ║ ║ (1): they apply directly to the subject matter of that conference and ║ ║ (2): only if the host permits them. Some hosts do not allow ads of any ║ ║ any kind, so check the guidelines of a conference before posting ads. ║ ║ ║ ║ A U'NI-net Liaison will be provided for vendor support conferences if ║ ║ requested by the vendor. The Liaison will deal only with net-related ║ ║ problems such as duplicates, cross-posts and U'NI-net users. The ║ ║ liaison will not act as host and will not intrude upon the normal ║ ║ activities of the conference. ║ ╠═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ AGNOSTIC: Those who Believe that they don't Believe. ║ ║ Host: Doug Quirmbach, Crackpot Connection ║ ║ ║ ║ AMIGA: For all things Amiga. To include Multimedia, Video Toaster and ║ ║ other items that make the machine as versatile as it is. Because some ║ ║ Amigans have problems with Ansi & high ascii these are not allowed in ║ ║ Amiga. ║ ║ Host: Ken Halfon, Molecular Beam Laundry ║ ║ ║ ║ ANSI-ART: For posting Ansi (colorized Ascii codes) screens and ║ ║ discussing Ansi topics. Screens are designed with an Ansi editor ║ ║ program. This is an awesome place to be! Neat stuff! Come and see ║ ║ ......ANSI!!!!! ║ ║ Host: Jean Ludwig, Beta Connection ║ ║ ║ ║ APOGEE: Vendor Support for Apogee Software. Apogee is the #1 ║ ║ publisher of shareware games. From game hints to advance game ║ ║ conversation, this is the place to be if you love Apogee. Joe Siegler, ║ ║ the Online Support Manager provides Tech Support, talks about Apogee, ║ ║ and is your pipeline to the authors! Come join the fun! ║ ║ Host: Joe Siegler, Arsenal of Freedom II ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Craig Strutt, ICS BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ ASSEMBLY: Just learning or pounding the hardware, all forms of ║ ║ assembly language, software, hardware, programming and related ║ ║ discussions welcome. Previous topics have ranged from Intel to ║ ║ Motorola to VAX assembly. We also sometimes have little contests. ║ ║ Host: Jerry Coffin, Wizard's Lair ║ ║ ║ ║ ASTRONOMY: The study of universe, and a lot more. You can read and ║ ║ discuss topics related to the vast hobby of Astronomy. There is a ║ ║ lot of experience here, just waiting to be shared with the newcomer, ║ ║ but also, lots of in-depth discussions for the more advanced users of ║ ║ this conference. ║ ║ (Currently without a host) ║ ║ ║ ║ AUTORACING: Where all the motor-heads can be found. Here you'll find ║ ║ gear-heads talking about the top professional racing series as well as ║ ║ local grassroots club racing. If you like car racing, please come see ║ ║ us in AUTO RACING. ║ ║ Host: Greg Schneider, Unique & Nifty ║ ║ ║ ║ AVIATION: Military, commercial, and general aviation topics. Flight ║ ║ simulators are also discussed. ║ ║ Host: Jim Van Dervort, Dragon BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ BASIC: For the discussion of BASIC programming issues. Everything for ║ ║ the novice users all the way to the professional users. A place where ║ ║ you can come and ask questions. What seems like a wall you can't get ║ ║ over can sometimes be turned into just a small obstacle that someone ║ ║ else may have the needed code for. ║ ║ Host: Dennis Bruner, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ BBS-AD: Browse ads for BBS's from across the nation. Find BBS's that ║ ║ specialize in Windows, CADD, Graphics, Games, and more. ║ ║ Host: David Byrnes, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ BILLRIGHTS: Discuss human rights: philosophy, history, and legal issues ║ ║ surrounding them, especially those secured by the US/St. Constitutions, ║ ║ esp. their Bills of Rights: The Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Decla- ║ ║ ration of Independence, Federalist Papers, and other works which affect ║ ║ the recognition of the rights/liberties of the citizens of free states. ║ ║ Host: Monty Harder, First Amendment BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ BOOKS: Share your impressions of literature in all genres and for all ║ ║ age groups. What's hot and what's not worth the paper its printed on. ║ ║ Discussion about fiction, nonfiction, and short stories. ║ ║ Host: Janet Kent, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-Host: Lance Roberts (BBS unknown at press time) ║ ║ ║ ║ BRAIN-TEASERS: Quizzes, Puzzles & Riddles for the Mind. Brain teasers ║ ║ old and new. Any thought provoking poser is welcome, be it a "trick ║ ║ question," a logic problem, a math paradox, or whatever - you don't ║ ║ have to have the answer. ║ ║ Host: Rush Strong, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ BUY-SELL: Open to individuals and businesses for the purpose of ║ ║ "information exchange" between two or more users wishing to buy, sell, ║ ║ trade or give away or obtain any legal item(s) EXCLUDING Firearms and/ ║ ║ or Firearm accessories which MUST be posted in the GUNS conference. ║ ║ Host: Lou Wiener, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ C-LANGUAGE: Programming in C & C++. Since most of the participants use ║ ║ PCs, that's the most common topic, but programming other computers is ║ ║ welcome as well. Includes some discussion of using other languages ║ ║ such as assembly with C and C++ as well as data structures, ║ ║ algorithms, etc. ║ ║ Host: Jerry Coffin, Wizard's Lair ║ ║ ║ ║ CAMSOFT: Vendor Support conference for Cam DeBuck Software. Current ║ ║ software is Cam-Mail (GOLD), PCB-Deposit, The Camster Reader, Cams-CRC ║ ║ Upload Processor (For PCBoard & WildCat!), Svalvards, Taskforce and ║ ║ various other utilities that are freeware. ║ ║ Host: Cam DeBuck, CamSoft, Inc. ║ ║ ║ ║ CARS: Information on all aspects of automobiles, covering antique, ║ ║ classic, sports, racing or current models on the market. Discussions ║ ║ range from test drive reports to timing belts to cold starts and all ║ ║ points in between. All car-related questions and comments welcome. ║ ║ Host: David Spellman, PhotoPro! BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ CD-ROM: For ANY CD-ROM related topic: drives, discs, production, setup ║ ║ for business/home and BBS usage. Our users include people who produce ║ ║ CD-ROM discs, resell discs, have discs online via a BBS, down to the ║ ║ casual one time user (or wanna be user). CD-ROM ads are also permitted ║ ║ on a limited basis. ║ ║ Host: Dennis Bruner, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ CHITCHAT: A place just to hang out and get to know people around the ║ ║ country, and sometimes around the world. Topics vary depending upon ║ ║ the personalities of the users, since this is pretty much an open type ║ ║ forum with no specific topic being required. Basically a friendly, ║ ║ people oriented type get-together among close friends. ║ ║ Host: Teri Brayall, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-Host: Kelly Kish, Totem Pole BBS ║ ║ Co-Host: Lee Rizor, The Ledge BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ CHRISTIANS: A place where Christians can discuss their feelings and ║ ║ thoughts with others; seek help and answers from the Bible, share ║ ║ encouraging experiences with others; and in general discuss the ║ ║ problems and joys of living a Christian life in today's society. ║ ║ Host: Randy Schaeffer, The Ledge BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ CMPQWK: Vendor Support area dedicated to technical support and ║ ║ discussion about using and optimizing CMPQwk, a popular QWK-mail ║ ║ off-line mail reader for Microsoft Windows. Also subject for ║ ║ discussion will be other products introduced by the authors of CMPQwk. ║ ║ Hosted by the author of CMPQWK. ║ ║ Host: Derek Backus, The Ledge PCBoard ║ ║ ║ ║ COMEDY: A place for jokes, limericks, amusing anecdotes, puns, & tall ║ ║ tales. Some are clean, some risque, and some are strange, but all are ║ ║ welcome. ║ ║ Host: Ed Toon, PC Oklahoma ║ ║ ║ ║ COMMO: {Commo} is a telecommunications terminal program. It features ║ ║ lean use of RAM combined with a rich macro language. The {Commo} ║ ║ conference is a place where the new user can be brought up to speed ║ ║ and the power user can trade tips with others. Fred Brucker, author of ║ ║ {Commo}, is an active participant in the conference. ║ ║ Host: Chuck Seyboldt, Northern Lights ║ ║ ║ ║ CONSPIRACY: Open discussion of "conspiracy theories" and urban myths, ║ ║ from Aliens/Hangar 14 to the New World Order. Topics to be limited only ║ ║ by the imagination/experiences of the participants. Want to find out ║ ║ about the 'Black Helicopters"? What ever happened to Tesla's death ray? ║ ║ Nothing is sacred, a haven for the paranoid and the merely inquisitive. ║ ║ Host: Chip North, The Source ║ ║ Co-Host: Monty Harder, First Amendment ║ ║ ║ ║ COUNTRY MUSIC: A discussion of Country & Blue Grass music. ║ ║ (Currently without a host) ║ ║ ║ ║ CUISINE: Stop into CUISINE for a peek at some of the best recipes ║ ║ around. Talk to professional and amateur chefs about ingredients, ║ ║ techniques, equipment, or just food in general. Need a recipe for a ║ ║ special occasion? Interested in geographically or ethnically unique ║ ║ styles of cooking? We've got it all and more! ║ ║ Host: Tom Lyons, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ DATABASE: Discussions and how-tos on database packages on all ║ ║ platforms. Covers PC-File to Alpha 4 to DB/2 and Oracle. Users of all ║ ║ Database software most welcome! Lots of how-to tips and lots of ║ ║ experienced users with information to share. ║ ║ Host: Mike Weixler, OnLine Exchange ][ ║ ║ ║ ║ DESQVIEW: Direct Vendor Support for Quarterdeck's multitasking and ║ ║ windowing software. ║ ║ Host: Quarterdeck Support BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ DESQVIEW-X: Direct Vendor Support for Quarterdeck's Desqview-X, ║ ║ utilizing the X Window System with cross-platform support for Unix and ║ ║ VAX-based systems. ║ ║ Host: Quarterdeck Support BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ DITTOHEADS: This is a fans conference. Rational discussions are based ║ ║ on issues raised on the Rush Limbaugh Radio and TV show. Messages ║ ║ concerning Mr. Limbaugh personally will be considered off topic. This ║ ║ is a conference for Limbaugh fans. `Ditto-bashing' is not allowed. ║ ║ Host: Rod Kenly, Computing Technology ║ ║ Co-Host: Brian Leipper, MegaSystem ║ ║ ║ ║ DOSTIPS: General discussion of most any Disk Operating System. Caters ║ ║ mostly to MS-DOS. Covers anything: how to squeeze another 1K of ║ ║ memory, how to format a hard drive, or setting the colors on your ║ ║ screen. If you need to know how to write a batch file, or just put in a ║ ║ floppy disk to boot from, U'NI-net DOSTips conference is for you. ║ ║ Host: Ted Marcus, The Great Escape BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ DR-WHO: For discussions of the British Sci-Fi series Dr. Who; includes ║ ║ episode synopsis, annoucements of upcoming conventions, current status ║ ║ of a new series, books relating to Dr. Who, and discussions of other ║ ║ British Sci-Fi series such as Blake's 7, Red Dwarf, Come Back Mrs. ║ ║ Noah, Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy... etc... ║ ║ Host: John Ewin, Absolut(e)ly Temporary ║ ║ ║ ║ DSZ-OMEN: This is the place to discuss anything relating to Omen ║ ║ Technology's products. Discussions of DSZ, GSZ, Professional YAM and ║ ║ ZCOMM are the staples but we also talk about Zmodem in general. Have a ║ ║ config problem? Ask here first! We have knowledgable people who would ║ ║ just love to help you! Hot topic: using DSZ on the Internet. ║ ║ Host: Shawn Fessenden, The Windmill BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ DTP: Desktop Publishing is a discussion about all DTP hardware and ║ ║ software applications that are incorporated into the parent programs. ║ ║ This would include Ventura Publisher (GEM & Windows versions), ║ ║ Pagemaker, CorelDRAW! 4 (when it is used for multi-page docs), Ami Pro, ║ ║ W4W, Express Publisher, Word Perfect, WordStar, etc. ║ ║ Host: Steve Gjondla, The PUB DTP BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ EDUCATION: For teachers, parents, students to discuss any and all ║ ║ facets of education throughout the world. Topics on philosophy, ║ ║ alternate forms of education, grading, discipline, anything having to ║ ║ do with schools from elementary through college are welcomed. ║ ║ Host: Mac Bryant, Trinity School BBS ║ ║ Co-Host: L.D. Best, The Source ║ ║ ║ ║ FASTGRAPH: Direct Vendor Support from the author of Fastgraph, the ║ ║ graphics library for business, scientific, game and educational ║ ║ programmers. ║ ║ Host: Ted Gruber, Dust Devil BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ FASTMODEMS: Discussion of modem related issues, especially (but not ║ ║ limited to) high speed modems. Troubleshooting and debugging, tips and ║ ║ info-sharing from experienced modem users and professionals in the ║ ║ field. No advertising allowed. Hot topics: initialization strings for ║ ║ popular software, OS/2 communications problems, fax compatibility. ║ ║ Host: Wm Duemler, Tips BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ GADGETS: Dedicated to discussion of gadgets of all types, from X-10 ║ ║ sales at Radio Shack to your concept for a remote-controlled ║ ║ squid-slapper. If you have an idea for a better way to do something, ║ ║ post it here! NOT a place for reseller's ads or discussion of illegal ║ ║ activities such as decoding or phone phreaking. ║ ║ Host: Lee Rizor, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ GAMBLING: A place to ask questions about just about any type of ║ ║ gambling. `21', Craps, Bingo, Slots and Poker. There are very ║ ║ knowledgeable people in here to answer your questions. We even have ║ ║ some professional gamblers visit the conference from time to time... ║ ║ Host: Tom Sims, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ Co-host: Charles Shapiro, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ GAMEDESIGN: Discussion on the design and development of computer-based ║ ║ games! Graphic artists, musicians, programmers and designers, or those ║ ║ who would like to be, can come here to discuss technical, aesthetic, ║ ║ philosophical and practical issues behind this creative process. ║ ║ Host: Daniel Helfman, Lynn's Live Wire ║ ║ ║ ║ GENEALOGY: The one-on-one assistence of persons helping each other in ║ ║ their research of archives, libraries, repositories and other record ║ ║ sources too numerous to detail. The winniowing of fact from fiction to ║ ║ arrive at the true history and detail of a family. ║ ║ Host: Bob Shumway, Trinity School BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ GRAPHICS: All types of computer graphics are open for discussion. ║ ║ Although most conversations center around PC graphics, any type of ║ ║ computer graphics are open for discussion. Hot topics: graphics ║ ║ software, graphics hardware, image file formats and scanning. ║ ║ Host: John Wagner, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ GUNS: For Firearms enthusiasts, covering firearms, firearm related ║ ║ issues and equipment, reloading, Second Amendment rights, collecting, ║ ║ shooting, and the legal buying/selling/trading of firearms. We talk ║ ║ about our favorite tools, where to shoot/hunt, what firearm/load is ║ ║ best for a given job. We swap stories and advice. ║ ║ Host: Keith Plossl, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-Host: Bill Ziegler, The Tool Shop BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ HAMRADIO: For beginners and advanced operators alike, discussions on ║ ║ operating procedure, equipment modification and construction, help ║ ║ with learning the code and finding local clubs, comparisons of ║ ║ commercial equipment and software, and the latest ARRL bulletins. ║ ║ Host: Bob Albert, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ HARDWARE: For all computer related hardware issues, such as computer ║ ║ memory, motherboards, hard drives, computer memory, installing, ║ ║ upgrading, modifying computer components, advice on trouble-shooting, ║ ║ and diagnostics of computer related problems. ║ ║ Host: Dave Muscato, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ HEALTH-ISSUES: We welcome questions, news, and discussion on health ║ ║ and medicine related issues. Open to discussion of standard and ║ ║ alternative diagnostics or treatments; current legislation on health ║ ║ in the workplace, ADA, OSHA requirements, pharmaceutical developments, ║ ║ etc. No ads and no crossposts from Opinion. ║ ║ Host: Janet Kent, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-host: Shelley Farber, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ HISTORY: For polite, scholarly discussions of historical information ║ ║ and debate among knowledgeable history buffs. *Not* a conference for ║ ║ current events or politics. ║ ║ Host: Elliott Beckett, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ HOME&GARDEN: For the HandyPerson, Gardener, or anyone who wants to fix ║ ║ some things up around the house or who is interested in gardening. ║ ║ Useful tips abound here and more are welcome. Come join the Home & ║ ║ Garden conference and see how you can improve your roost (and what you ║ ║ grow there). ║ ║ Host: Tim Heuser, Coyote's Den ║ ║ ║ ║ HOMEBREWING: The art of making your on homebrewed beer is on the rise ║ ║ around the US. By homebrewing you can make nearly any style of beer you ║ ║ want, when you want. Find out how easy it is to make your own beer or ║ ║ wine. Experienced homebrewers are ready to help you get started and are ║ ║ always willing to share their favorite recipes. ║ ║ Host: Tom Lyons, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ HSLINK: HS/Link Vendor Support discussion, directly from the author. ║ ║ Current topics include comparing and contrasting H/S Link with BiModem ║ ║ and ZModem, transfer speeds and the new Beta 8 version of H/S Link. ║ ║ Host: Samuel Smith, The Toolshop ║ ║ ║ ║ INTERNATL: Chat with people in other countries on a variety of topics. ║ ║ This is a Global version of the Chit-Chat conference. ║ ║ Host: Alan Dawson, War on Virus ║ ║ ║ ║ INVESTOR: Open to anyone having investment opinions, techniques, and ║ ║ suggestions. We don't want to narrow the audience by putting any set ║ ║ rules that might discourage anyone from using the conference. ║ ║ Host: Charlie Hulse, 1st Amendment BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ JAZZ: Discussions relative to jazz of all types, from traditional to ║ ║ the most modern. Musicians and listeners alike can talk about how to ║ ║ play it, its roots, performers, their lives and influences, current ║ ║ trends, and any other topics that pertain to the only native American ║ ║ art form. ║ ║ Host: Bob Albert, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ JOBS: Information exchange for job postings and resumes, and also ║ ║ serves as a general forum for other job-related discussions such as: ║ ║ career planning, resume & interview techniques, job search resources ║ ║ (books, newspapers, etc.), networking, mid-life career crises, and ║ ║ whatever else is of interest to the participants. ║ ║ Host: John Reinke, Kendall Park PCBoard ║ ║ ║ ║ JrTeenScene: A place for the Junior High/Middle School (12-15) aka "the ║ ║ not quite ready for TeenClub" BBSers to hang out and get to know other ║ ║ people their age around the country. An open topic forum for discussion ║ ║ of issues that concern this age group. Basically, a friendly, people- ║ ║ oriented type get-together. ║ ║ Host: Leslie Brayall, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-Host: Barb Vliet, TotemPole BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ JUDAICA: For Jews and non-Jews, discussions of the meanings to each ║ ║ user of Judaism. Ethnic recipes. How the different groups within ║ ║ Judaism view their responsibilities and why they believe as they do. ║ ║ Help for non-Jews in understanding the culture and beliefs. ║ ║ Host: Bob Albert, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ KIDS-PLACE: This conference is oriented towards issues preferred by ║ ║ kids aged 5-12, but all are welcome to participate. Kids will be ║ ║ discussing things with other kids from all the country. This a very ║ ║ good educational tool for reading, writing, typing and communication ║ ║ Above all it is fun for the kids. ║ ║ Host: Landon Kuhn, Northwest Computer Support (NWCS) ║ ║ Co-Host: Daniel Doreika, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-Host/Advisor: Ken Anderson, Newberry BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ LA-TALK: Are you from LA? What is on your mind? Have a favorite spot to ║ ║ do lunch or how about a new place to shop? The Topics are anything ║ ║ about LA the City or LA the County! You don't have to live there to ║ ║ talk about the area. ║ ║ Host: Ernie Peltz, The Grease Pit ║ ║ ║ ║ LEGAL: A fairly open-ended forum for the Discussion of matters ║ ║ relating to the Legal profession or the Legal System of any country, ║ ║ with occasional forays into Philosophy of Law and into Jurisprudence. ║ ║ Host: Randall Head, On-Line Exchange ][ ║ ║ ║ ║ MACINTOSH: For Macintosh computers and Mac software information with ║ ║ tips and tricks from knowledgable users. Current topics include Mac ║ ║ Users Groups, installing a CD ROM in your Mac, and the new line of ║ ║ PowerMacs. ║ ║ Host: Jamie Zellerbach, War on Virus BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ MEDIA: Discussion of all electronic and print media. Topics range from ║ ║ the discussion of recent FCC rulings on cable tv, personal picks and ║ ║ pans of the new television season, and radio "shock jocks," to the ║ ║ controversy of cigarette advertising in magazines and newspapers. ║ ║ Host: Jon Badeaux, The Hotline ║ ║ Co-Host: Kelly Keniston, The Ledge BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ MOTORCYCLE: For anyone with an interest in motorcycles. If you have a ║ ║ question, ask it. If you have a favorite ride, post it. We welcome any ║ ║ and all brands here so leave your attitude at the door. ║ ║ Host: Steve Smith, The Ledge ║ ║ Co-Host: Jim Van Dervort, Dragon BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ MOVIES: Movies consists of discussion of films & all aspects of film ║ ║ making. We have knowledgeable people who are/were in the "biz". I am ║ ║ accredited by the studios, receiving invitations to their screenings ║ ║ which I review. Messages come from Singapore, Brazil, & points in ║ ║ between. ║ ║ Host: Ben J. Hoffman, The Grease Pit ║ ║ ║ ║ MUSIC: The primary focus is on things of interest to MUSICIANS (that ║ ║ includes equipment, performance, instruments, technology, etc.) as ║ ║ opposed to discussions about recordings & personalities. ║ ║ Host: TR Krile, Grapevine/Ferret Face BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ NATURISM: Naturism/Nudism issues, reviews, news, etc. Find your local ║ ║ skinny-dipping hole or resort. Cross-posted msgs. from other nets ║ ║ welcome with source ID'd, esp. on news issues. Un-official support ║ ║ from TNS & ASA. NON "Adult" conference. No sexual issues, unless ║ ║ related to naturism. Recreational drugs not discussed-do not relate. ║ ║ Host: John Ewin, Absolut(e)ly Temporary ║ ║ Co-Host: Art Melworm, MOG-UR'S EM ║ ║ ║ ║ NETNEWS: U'NI-net Network News posted by Joseph Sheppard. No other ║ ║ messages should be posted here: READ Only. ║ ║ Host: Joseph Sheppard, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ NETWORKS: Discussions of different types of networks and methodologies ║ ║ of networking computer systems. Includes discussions of LANs, WANs, ║ ║ Client-Server technology, etc. All LAN software, from Novell to Web ║ ║ to UNIX is open for discussion. Lots of how-to tips and lots of ║ ║ experienced users with information to share. ║ ║ Host: Ira Kemp, Molecular Beam Laundry ║ ║ ║ ║ NWDOS: Operating System and DRDOS (Digital Research Operating System). ║ ║ NWDOS replaces DRDOS. For discussions, help, tips, hints, and all ║ ║ aspects of NOVELL NWDOS, NOVELL Personal Netware network, Stacker disk ║ ║ compression, and all other utilities of NWDOS and DRDOS. For DRDOS ║ ║ users, please continue to use this conference for discussions. ║ ║ Host: Vin Aniello, The Golden Dane BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ OFFLINE: Discussion of various offline readers and auxiliary software. ║ ║ Compare user's comments about different readers like SpeedRead, 1st ║ ║ Reader, and Windows-based readers such as WinQWK. Stop by to get ║ ║ suggestions for an OLR just right for you. ║ ║ Host: Thomas Taylor, Windmill BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ OPINION: Personal Opinions, with general discussions on politics and ║ ║ social events. Un-hosted forum for the heated discussion of any and ║ ║ all topics. Not for the squeamish or the easily offended! ║ ║ (unhosted conference) ║ ║ ║ ║ OS2: A place to come to get all your OS/2 questions answered. Team ║ ║ OS/2 members frequently visit the conference lending their expertise. ║ ║ Host: Charles Shapiro, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ OUTDOORS: Covers all aspects (political, social and technical) of ║ ║ outdoor recreational/sports activities, including bicycling (road and ║ ║ mountain), hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, camping, running, ║ ║ jogging, skiing (water and snow) and any other outdoor activities the ║ ║ users of the conference find of interest. ║ ║ Host: Michael Goodman, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ PACKETBOY: Direct Vendor Support conference for PacketBoy offline mail ║ ║ reader for Windows 3.1. Direct discussions with the author about bug ║ ║ fixes and proposed new features. Discussions about Internet and other ║ ║ types of mail formats currently available. ║ ║ Host: Glen Neal, PC-Oklahoma. ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Deborah Bolen, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ PARANORMAL: For discussing unexplained occurances, both personal and ║ ║ anecdotal. UFOlogy, metaphysical experiences and all areas of ║ ║ unexplained and/or unexplainable phenomenon. NO channeling, one-way ║ ║ monologs, cross-posting from other nets or ads of ANY kind allowed. ║ ║ Copyrighted material should not be posted in its entirety here. ║ ║ Host: Kelly Keniston, The Ledge BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ PARENTS: A place where new and experienced parents can get together to ║ ║ talk about the perils, pitfalls, and rewards of that most challenging ║ ║ of all jobs: raising children. ║ ║ Host: Ruth Powers, Trinity School BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ PASCAL: Technical discussion about the Pascal family of programming ║ ║ languages. Participants range from professionals to beginners, so any ║ ║ question is fair game. Current hot topics: Borland Pascal 7.0 and Turbo ║ ║ Pascal 7.0. ║ ║ Host: Bill Ziegler, The Toolshop BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ PCB-SUPPORT : Direct Vendor Support for PCBoard bulletin board systems ║ ║ from Clark Development. ║ ║ Host: CDC Support BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ PC-GAMES: A place to talk about playing computer-based games of all ║ ║ kinds, from chess to arcade-style battle simulators, both Shareware and ║ ║ Retail. Want to talk about what games are hot? Need help getting ║ ║ "unstuck" in a difficult game? Find out about secret "cheat" modes? ║ ║ Gossip about soon-to-be-released games? This is the place! ║ ║ Host: Benjamin Alexander, The Base ║ ║ ║ ║ PETS: Interested in birds, dogs, cats, or something more exotic? We ║ ║ discuss just about every variety of pet! Participants range from ║ ║ those with many years experience including breeding/training to those ║ ║ considering a pet. This is the place to ask questions, relate ║ ║ experiences, or entertain us with your own pet's latest antics. ║ ║ Host: Jean Dannelley, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ Co-host: Rex Sheasby, The MOG-UR's EMS ║ ║ ║ ║ PKWARE: Dedicated to support and discussion of PKWare products, ║ ║ including PKZIP, PKUNZIP, PKLite, and PKZIP/UNZIP for OS2. Current ║ ║ topics include PK-related support second-author programs, PKWare ║ ║ product encryption strength, the INFOZIP "clones" of the ZIP engine, ║ ║ and other ZIP related topics.... ║ ║ Host: Bill Ziegler, The Toolshop BBS ║ ║ Co-host: Keith Plossl, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ POLITICS: Un-hosted forum for debating current political issues. As ║ ║ in any political venue, users are cautioned to wear asbestos suits and ║ ║ pachyderm skins. ║ ║ (unhosted conference) ║ ║ ║ ║ PROGRAMMING: Here's where programmers of all languages meet to discuss ║ ║ everything from graphics to Operating systems. All levels of expertise ║ ║ are represented, from people making their first attempts, to "locally ║ ║ world famous" <tm> experts in their fields. Of particular interest to ║ ║ those who actively use several languages together. ║ ║ Host: Jerry Coffin, Wizard's Lair ║ ║ ║ ║ PUBLIC-SAFETY: For emergency service and other public safety personnel ║ ║ to come together to discuss matters of interest to their profession. ║ ║ Police, Fire, EMS, emergency communications personnel, disaster ║ ║ coordinators, and anyone else with an interest in emergency services ║ ║ are welcome. ║ ║ Host: Ken Anderson, Newberry BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ QMODEM : Direct Vendor Support for Qmodem, the popular communications ║ ║ software from MSI. ║ ║ Host: Mustang Support BBS ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Cam De(Old)Buck, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ RELIGION: Un-hosted forum for any and all issues relating to religion ║ ║ and its role in our lives. All believers (and non-believers) in any ║ ║ faith, creed, or religion are welcome here. ║ ║ (unhosted conference) ║ ║ ║ ║ RNET: Direct Vendor Support for RNET QWK packet echo mail tosser and ║ ║ related products (such as TXT2MSG). Hosted by the author of RNET. ║ ║ Host: Robert Vostreys, Faster-Than-Light ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Cam De(Old)Buck, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ ROBOCOMM: Direct Vendor Support of the popular communcations program ║ ║ from Group One. Hosted by the author of both Robocomm and Robomail. ║ ║ Host: Dan Parsons, Richware ║ ║ ║ ║ ROBOMAIL: Direct Vendor Support of Robomail, the database-oriented mail ║ ║ reader, from Group One, the home of Robocomm. Hosted by the author of ║ ║ both Robocomm and Robomail. ║ ║ Host: Dan Parsons, Richware ║ ║ ║ ║ ROCKNROLL: Discuss Rock 'n Roll music, musicians, and your favorite ║ ║ songs. Current topics range from a continuing history of Rock 'n Roll ║ ║ to gothic and punk music to the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith concerts. ║ ║ Host: Sarah Levinson, American Gothic BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ SATELLITE-TV: Anything dealing with satellite delivered television: ║ ║ video and audio services, changes in services, questions dealing with ║ ║ buying a system, problems, and new technology. The host is a publisher ║ ║ of a satellite services chart as well as a freelance author of ║ ║ satellite TV articles. ║ ║ Host: Robert Smathers, Land of Enchantment ║ ║ ║ ║ SCIENCE: Discussions cover all aspects of science, including biology, ║ ║ mathematics, physics, chemistry, technical topics and the philosophy of ║ ║ science in general. ║ ║ Host: Dave Oldridge, VE1EI BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ SciFi&Fantasy: ALL forms of Science Fiction & Fantasy media discussed. ║ ║ (TV, movies, Books) *NO FRP/RPG GAMING.* Spoilers allowed, w/ warnings ║ ║ in front, *especially* on new movies/TV/books. Prefer Doctor Who & ║ ║ other British F/SF discussed in DOCTOR WHO conf, but will allow if no ║ ║ access. Cross-posted msgs. from other nets welcome with source ID'd. ║ ║ Host: John Ewin, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ SEMWARE: Direct Vendor Support for the line of SemWare software ║ ║ products, shared by several networks. SemWare Technical Support ║ ║ representatives will answer questions and comments on the current line ║ ║ of SemWare products including The SemWare Editor (TSE), QEdit TSR, ║ ║ QEdit Advanced and QEdit for OS/2. ║ ║ Host: Richard Blackburn, SemWare Technical Support BBS ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Cam De(Old)Buck, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ SHAREWARE: A general conference for discussion of ANY shareware ║ ║ products. Reviews of programs can often be found. Many shareware ║ ║ authors can be found in this conference as well. If you need to know ║ ║ if a particular program is available, this is the conference to join. ║ ║ Host: Cam DeBuck, CamSoft, Inc. ║ ║ ║ ║ SINGLES: For single adults to discuss the positives and negatives of ║ ║ dating and issues related to being a single parent in the 1990's. No ║ ║ sex messages! ║ ║ Host: Missy Miller, Cam's WildCat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ SLMR-OLX: Direct Vendor Support for popular mail readers, Silly Little ║ ║ Mail Reader (SLMR) and OLX from MSI. ║ ║ Host: Mustang Support BBS ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Cam De(Old)Buck, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ SMALLBUSINESS: Discussion of starting and running a small to medium ║ ║ sized business. Advice is offered on subjects from advertising, ║ ║ budgets, overhead and services to customer support. If you run a ║ ║ small business, join U'NI-net's SMALL BUSINESS conference and start ║ ║ networking with others! ║ ║ Host: Jon Badeaux, The Hotline ║ ║ ║ ║ SNDCRD: Want to find the best 16-bit card for recording and playback? ║ ║ Need help figuring out a nagging interrupt conflict? Want to learn the ║ ║ pros and cons of proprietary vs SCSI interfaces? How about WAV ║ ║ samplers and other software to best utilize your sound card? Whether ║ ║ you have a SB Pro, PAS-16, GUS or a no-name clone, we can help. ║ ║ Host: John Jaskulsky, The Source ║ ║ ║ ║ SPEEDREAD: Direct Vendor Support for SPEED READ users to discuss both ║ ║ product support and future direction. Since all registered users are ║ ║ eligible to beta test SPEED, much of the discussion centers on the ║ ║ current beta version. Hosted by Jim Smith, the author of SPEED READ ║ ║ and SEDIT. Conference shared with U'NI-net, Planonet and Fidonet. ║ ║ Host: Jim Smith, Lunatic Fringe ║ ║ Co-host: Dane Beko, Lunatic Fringe (official SpeedRead representative) ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Dave Muscato, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ SPOILERS: "Inside scoop" information about shows or movies that have ║ ║ not been viewed publicly yet (eg. people who are able to catch the ║ ║ satellite downlink, able to see a script, or just "in the know"). Cheat ║ ║ codes for computer games (*not* "codewheel bypass" techniques) are also ║ ║ welcome. ║ ║ Host: John Ewin, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ STARTREK: Star Trek: TOS, TAS, TNG, DS9, VOY; plus Trek movies, novels, ║ ║ parodies, comics, games, convention reports & actor interviews. Since ║ ║ DS9 airs on different days of the week in syndication and Voyager is ║ ║ delayed in some markets, spoiler information for both series is not ║ ║ allowed until Mondays, roughly one week after those episodes air. ║ ║ Host: Scott Hollifield, DataQuest BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ SURVIVORS: A friendly, impartial meeting place for people to express ║ ║ themselves among people who understand when they are feeling down. A ║ ║ safe place to tell their stories and work towards healing. This is not ║ ║ intended to be a substitute for outside professional help by licensed ║ ║ therapists. ║ ║ Host: Shelley Farber, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-Host: Janet Kent, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ SYSOPS: Sysop's Only. This is for the use of all Sysops in U'NI-net. ║ ║ All Sysops are welcome to join in. Come join us. ║ ║ Host: Ernie Peltz, The Grease Pit ║ ║ ║ ║ TECH: Where you can wear your pocket protector and use your slide rule ║ ║ with pride. Discussions are limited to all things technical. Discuss ║ ║ rocket science, computers, and #2 lead pencils. If you want to know ║ ║ more about it, visit the Technical Conference. ║ ║ Host: Keith Bratton, Paradox Online ║ ║ ║ ║ TEENCLUB: For all teens (and wanna-be teens) to discuss today's issues ║ ║ or just for teens to talk with their peers from all around the world. ║ ║ Host: Doug Quirmbach, Crackpot Connection ║ ║ Co-Host: Rhett Millsaps, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ TELECOMM: The place devoted to ALL aspects of telecommunications, from ║ ║ the Internet to the Home Shopping Channels, from the 500-channel CATV ║ ║ to Judge Green's breakup of AT&T, from Call Waiting to Caller ID. ║ ║ Host: Shawn Fessenden, Windmill BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ TELIX: Chat about different ways to make Telix jump through hoops or, ║ ║ at the least, get the new user up and running with the best comm ║ ║ program in shareware today. ║ ║ Host: Peter Raymond, Ranch & Cattle Metro BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ THIS_PLACE: For people struggling with life's problems, who are willing ║ ║ to work at making things better. Pain, caring, fear, growth, ignorance, ║ ║ learning, anger, "self" & possibilities belong in This_Place. Flaming & ║ ║ blame placing don't. Questions may outnumber answers; take a chance to ║ ║ find which are "right" for you. [Alias meeting U'NI rules may be used.] ║ ║ Host: L.D. Best, The Source ║ ║ ║ ║ UNIX: For questions, commentary, and whatever, so long as it is about ║ ║ the Unix Operating System. This is a good place for technical ║ ║ questions on Unix, and there is also the inevitable debate on why Unix ║ ║ is better than any other O.S. and which Unix is best. Most ║ ║ participants in this conference are using Unix on Intel architectures. ║ ║ Host: Michael Holland, War on Virus ║ ║ ║ ║ UNI-HOST: Adminstrative conference for U'NI-net Conference Hosts and ║ ║ Co-hosts. (Private) ║ ║ Host: Deborah Bolen, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ UNI-HUB: Administrative conference for U'NI-Net Hubs only. (Private) ║ ║ Host: Joseph Sheppard, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ UNINET: Administrative conference for U'NI-net Sysops and Hosts only. ║ ║ (Private) ║ ║ Host: Joseph Sheppard, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ UNI-USERS: U'NI-net Network Users help: for users to communicate their ║ ║ net-related concerns with U'NI-net network management (was NetUsers). ║ ║ Host: Joseph Sheppard, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ USR-MODEM: For discussion of all modem models from USRobotics. Share ║ ║ tips on setting up your modem or debugging your initialization strings ║ ║ with other experienced USR users. ║ ║ (Currently without a host) ║ ║ ║ ║ VIRUS: Virus is for discussion of all aspects of computer security, ║ ║ first and foremost the ever-growing virus problems on DOS machines. ║ ║ The accent is on both general and technical steps administrators and ║ ║ users can take to protect their computers and systems from deliberate ║ ║ software sabotage. ║ ║ Host: Alan Dawson, War On Virus ║ ║ ║ ║ WEST4SALE: Buy, Sell, Trade for Western US Only. ║ ║ (unhosted conference - shared with Sharknet) ║ ║ ║ ║ WILDCAT: Direct Vendor Support for sysops using MSI's Wildcat! ║ ║ bulletin board software. ║ ║ Host: Mustang Support BBS ║ ║ U'NI-net Liaison: Cam De(Old)Buck, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ ║ ║ WINDOWS: Dedicated to the users of Windows and to non-users also. It ║ ║ is for asking questions, giving hints, answering questions, informing ║ ║ people of anything interesting pertaining to Windows, and just about ║ ║ anything else you can think of that would be informative to someone ║ ║ who uses Windows. ║ ║ Host: Dennis Bruner, The Ledge ║ ║ Co-Host: Steve Smith, The Ledge ║ ║ ║ ║ WORDPERFECT: For the support and training of Word Perfect products. ║ ║ Hot topics: New features of ver. 6.0, Informs and Wordperfect Office. ║ ║ Host: Ken Halfon, Molecular Beam Laundry ║ ║ ║ ║ WORLDMARKET: International marketplace for selling overseas. A smaller ║ ║ version of the BUY-SELL conference dedicated to helping network users ║ ║ conduct business internationally. Hot topic: Modems with rockbottom ║ ║ prices. ║ ║ Host: Wm Duemler, Tips BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ WRESTLING: Get the latest information on your favorite wrestling ║ ║ alliance. Full of good inside information all the time. We've even ║ ║ had a EX-professional wrestler echoing the conference. Get the REAL ║ ║ scoop on your favorite wrestler and alliance. ║ ║ Host: Charles Shapiro, ABSOLUT(e)LY TEMPORARY ║ ║ ║ ║ WRITERS: Amateur and professional writers can share their work and ║ ║ feelings in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Participants discuss ║ ║ published works of past and present writers, as well as grammar, ║ ║ mechanics, and regional variations in usage. Also welcomed are ║ ║ discussions on technical, expository, and creative writing techniques. ║ ║ Host: Carolyn Stoffel, Ranch & Cattle Metro BBS ║ ║ ║ ║ WWEvents: Discussion of major current news events occurring at home ║ ║ and around the world. NOTE: This conference should not be confused ║ ║ with the Opinions, Politics, or Internat'l Chat conferences. ║ ║ Host: Janet Kent, Cam's Wildcat! House ║ ║ Co-Host: Jan Wallace, Lynn's Live Wire ║ ╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝