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┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ Ham Distribution Net (sm) │
└──────────────────────────────┘
┌──────────────────┐
│ Purpose/History: │
└──────────────────┘
HDN was established in May, 1992 to foster the exchange of
amateur radio related software through a world wide, file
distribution network.
HDN coordinator, 1:124/7009, is also the official HDN library.
Files released through HDN are always available for file
request from 1:124/7009 (14.4 / 16.8K DS/HST) or 1:124/7023 for
1200 and 2400 baude transfers. Downloads are available from the
HDN BBS at (214) 226-1181 (16.8K DS/HST) or (214) 226-1182 (2400).
When calling the BBS to download, please follow these steps:
At the 'FULL NAME' login prompt, type: Guest;guest
HDN has only been around a short time, but has grown rapidly
and is now available in Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia and files
are accessible through InterNet. HDN is also distributed via
SKYLINK satellite to the United States and Canada.
The primary objective of HDN is to provide free access to amateur
radio, shortwave, scanner and electronic software to users
scattered around the world.
Newly released files are announced through Fidonet HAM_REQ echo.
HDN is a member of the International File Distribution Cooperative
(IFDC).
┌───────────────────────┐
│ HDN SOFTWARE POLICIES │
└───────────────────────┘
Software distributed via HDN must be public domain or
shareware. No "pirated" commercial software is accepted.
Crippled releases containing counters or expiration dates are
NOT to be sent through the HDN system. Programs which offer
additional features to registered users, but otherwise contain
no other restrictions, are acceptable.
Demo programs may be sent through the HDN system provided it is
clearly marked as a demo and distributed in the demo file area.
┌─────────────────────┐
│ HDN SYSTEM POLICIES │
└─────────────────────┘
HDN files must be accessible to users at no cost and HDN
systems must support file requests.
Participating BBS's must run Fidonet compatible mailers in
order to be able to manage the automatic distribution of the
programs.
BBS Users may be required to answer a questionaire before being
allowing access to an HDN BBS.
An HDN system must call their host at least once a week.
Participation may necessitate long distance calls to obtain
the software. These calls are the responsibility of the HDN
hubs and nodes. HDN participates should use MCI's Friend and
Family and restrict calling to late evenings and nights when
long distance rates are lowest. HDN membership should not add
significantly to long distance bills.
HDN feed assignments may be made direct to any HDN regional hub
or alternate domain hub, as well as the HDN Coordinator.
Any node going "down", shall notify the hub system as to
duration of the "down" period.
Any node which does not pick up HDN traffic for a period
exceeding 10 days shall be considered "down". The feed hub
shall attempt to determine the nodes' status via netmail. If
contact cannot be made, the hub shall terminate the link and
notify the HDN Coordinator of the change.
HDN hubs, alternate domain hubs, and local net distribution
hubs should use either RAID or equivalent program with can
automatically generate a link report to the HDN Coordinator
once a month.
Raid will create a link report by using the following
command line:
RAID NETAREAREPORT 1:124/7009 HAM*
Filemgr will create a link report by using the schedule menu
and creating a *EC report
┌────────────────────┐
│ HOW TO GET STARTED │
└────────────────────┘
Obtain one of the following programs that allow automated
distribution of the files and their descriptions.
TICK, FILEMGR, ALLFIX
File distribution aids are always available from the HDN
coordinator at 1:124/7009. Magic names are:
TICK
FILEMGR
ALLFIX
Fill out the HDN application and netmail it to the HDN
hub of your choice and the HDN Coordinator. That's it.
┌─────────────────────────┐
│ QUESTIONS/HELP/PROBLEMS │
└─────────────────────────┘
Should you have any questions, need help or experience any
problems with obtaining a link or files, please contact the
HDN Coordinator, 1:124/7009.
The terms Ham Distribution Net and HDN are service networks and are
synonomous. The Ham Distribution Net and HDN use the service mark (sm).