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Conf: SysOps         Conference for SysOps and user to discuss BBS related
PCRelay #:   1       topics.  Also listed as #95 in PCRelay.
Host: None
NET/Mail: SYSOP

Conf: Netchat        Conference where non-specific topics may be discussed by
PCRelay #:   2       members of the network.
Host: None
NET/Mail: NETCHAT

Conf: Sports         Conference for the discussion of sport related topics.
PCRelay #:   3       This conference is helpful in obtaining information on
Host: Lloyd Ostery   your favorite team.
NET/Mail: SPORTS

Conf: Hardware       General discussion of PC hardware products, add on boards,
PCRelay #:   4       equipment installation and repair.
Host: None
NET/Mail: HARDWARE

Conf: Communications To discuss the every changing world of data communication
PCRelay #:   5       Discussions may include help and information on popular PC
Host: None           communications packages like Qmodem, PCPlus, and Telix
NET/Mail: COMM       among others.

Conf: Pascal         Conversations about all type of Pascal Language issues.
PCRelay #:   6       Including topics like compiler design, graphics as well as
Host: None           compiler specific code.  Many helpful hints are present in
NET/Mail: PASCAL     this conference.

Conf: 4Dos Support   Conversation about the use and operation of the
PCRelay #:   7       command.com replacement package 4DOS.  Tips on its use as
Host: RIME           well as instruction for new users is carried out here.
NET/Mail: 4DOS       (Shared with RIME)

Conf: C & ASM        The purpose of this conference is to carry on discussions
PCRelay #:   8       regarding the use of the 'C' and assembler languages. From
Host: None           the new programmer to the seasoned pro, all are welcome
NET/Mail: C-ASM      here.

Conf: Desktop Pub.   Desktop publishing advice and instruction.  All Desktop
PCRelay #:   9       software packages are supported here.  Discussions about
Host: RIME           hardware as well as software involved in DTP. (Shared with
NET/Mail: DESKTOP    RIME)

Conf: WordPerfect    Help and instruction for all WordPerfect Corporation
PCRelay #:  10       products, with special attention to the word processing
Host: RIME           program.  Tips, tricks and traps for WP abound here.
NET/Mail: WORDPERF   (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Current Events Debates and conversation on all of the current news issues
PCRelay #:  11       of the day.
Host: Don Bielfuss
NET/Mail: CURRENT

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Conf: Photography    This conference covers the broad topic of photography.
PCRelay #:  12       Issues include B&W & Color print developing, techniques,
Host: RIME           equipment and current trends in photography. (Shared with
NET/Mail: PHOTO      RIME)

Conf: No Smoking     This is the place to come to help yourself stop smoking.
PCRelay #:  13       The people here can help you through the hard times. They
Host: RIME           have gone through it and can help you quit the habit too!
NET/Mail: SMOKE      (Shared with RIME)

Conf: LAN's          Local Area Networks.  Technical discussions concerning
PCRelay #:  14       Novell, Lantastic and others.  This is the conference to
Host: RIME           discuss how to set up a LAN and helpful hints. (Shared
NET/Mail: LAN        with RIME)

Conf: For Sale       In this conference you can sell all that equipment that
PCRelay #:  15       you no longer need.  The main area here is PC and related
Host: None           hardware, but anything you have to sell should be posted
NET/Mail: FORSALE    here.

Conf: Exile          This conference has no particular membership requirements,
PCRelay #:  16       and no particular topic.  It was formed by a collection of
Host: Don Bielfuss   former ASTRIX users who had no place to go when ASTRIX
NET/Mail: EXILE      moved from the DC area to some unknown area in Wisconsin.

Conf: Nintendo       The video game sensation of the 90's!  Join this
PCRelay #:  17       conference and find out What's Hot and What's Not in the
Host: RIME           area of Nintendo games!  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: NINTENDO

Conf: Hard Disk      Hard Drive technology including discussions for all types
PCRelay #:  18       of hard drives to controller cards and their formatting.
Host: RIME           All types of problem solving from hard disk failure to
NET/Mail: HARDDISK   formatting procedures.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Toolshop       This is the support conference for Sam Smith's programs,
PCRelay #:  19       including ProDoor, ProPack, ZipTv, ArcTv, HS/Link and
Host: RIME           others.  Discussions of upcoming releases, bug reports and
NET/Mail: TOOLSHOP   technical advice.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Science        Topics on current science issues, both past and present.
PCRelay #:  20       Discussions centering around scientific issues of the day
Host: RIME           and history of the scientific method.  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: SCIENCE

Conf: Shareware      The purpose of this conference is to allow the sharing of
PCRelay #:  21       information regarding shareware packages you have tried
Host: Wayne Vearil   and liked or disliked.  Allows shareware authors a place
NET/Mail: SHARWARE   to field questions and receive comments.

Conf: BBS Doors      Conversation includes help on installing, playing and
PCRelay #:  22       finding good door programs for your BBS.  Door authors are
Host: RIME           also present to aid users as well as Sysops in the
NET/Mail: DOORS      operation of their DOOR.  (Shared with RIME)

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Conf: Games          Can you beat the odds?  Well if you can, or would like to
PCRelay #:  23       learn how, join this conference and share your experiences
Host: None           both good as well as bad.
NET/Mail: GAMES

Conf: Comedy/Jokes   Have you ever been to a party and been the only one
PCRelay #:  24       without a good joke to tell?  If you have (or if you are
Host: None           the person with 1000 jokes to tell) join this conference
NET/Mail: COMEDY     and share in the fun!

Conf: Railroad       This conference covers the art of model railroad building
PCRelay #:  25       and operation.  Where to find hard to find parts and
Host: Fred Mittelman pieces is also discussed.
NET/Mail: MODEL-RR

Conf: Music          The topic of music of all different kinds is discussed.
PCRelay #:  26       Musical instruments and how to play them is also
Host: None           discussed.
NET/Mail: MUSIC

Conf: Pets           Advice on how to manage numerous pet problems from cats
PCRelay #:  27       and their claws to keeping ferrets, snakes and other
Host: RIME           unusual animals.  Advice is available form several DVM's.
NET/Mail: PETS       (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Gardening      This conference discusses all sorts of gardening ideas and
PCRelay #:  28       techniques.  From the small "window-sill" flower gardens
Host: None           to full-size vegetable gardens.
NET/Mail: GARDEN

Conf: Cycling        All sorts of discussions on bicycling: Distance riding,
PCRelay #:  29       racing and pleasure riding.
Host: None
NET/Mail: CYCLING

Conf: Forth Lang.    General conversation covering all aspects of the Forth
PCRelay #:  30       programming language are discussed.  (Shared with RIME)
Host: RIME
NET/Mail: FORTH

Conf: Finance        Open the door into the world of finance.  Discussions
PCRelay #:  31       include the stock market, investments, interest rates, and
Host: RIME           bonds.  Financial Software is also discussed. (Shared with
NET/Mail: FINANCE    RIME)

Conf: KMail          Conference for support of the KMail Offline Mail reader
PCRelay #:  32       system for PCBoard 14.5
Host: Ken Krueger
NET/Mail: KMAIL

Conf: QMail          This is the support conference for both the QMail Offline
PCRelay #:  33       mail reader: DELUXE2 and the Offline Mail Door: QMAIL4.
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: QMAIL

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Conf: Writers        Conference for the beginning writer as well as the
PCRelay #:  34       seasoned professional.  All topics regarding writing Host:
Host: RIME           style are discussed.  Help in getting published is also
NET/Mail: WRITERS    available.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Amateur Radio  The discussion of short wave and other means of radio
PCRelay #:  35       communication techniques, problems and current trends,
Host: RIME           including announcements of impending HAMFESTS. (Shared
NET/Mail: AMATEUR    with RIME)

Conf: Boating        This conference is in support of one of most common summer
PCRelay #:  36       activities, boating.  Topics could include water skiing,
Host: RIME           knee boarding and much more. (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: BOATING

Conf:                This conference is not echoed.
PCRelay #:  37
Host: None
NET/Mail: N/A

Conf: Metrolink      This conference is the forum for all discussion regarding
PCRelay #:  38       network matters like adding new conferences as well as
Host: Bill Walsh     allowing members to contact the network administrator with
NET/Mail: METRONET   comments and suggestions.

Conf: Medical        Topics here include all health related issues as well as
PCRelay #:  39       discussion of new and improved methods of treatment for
Host: Dr. David Puz  various ailments.
NET/Mail: MEDICAL

Conf: Soccer         If you play soccer, this conference is for you.  It's all
PCRelay #:  40       about the rules and fun of playing the game.
Host: None
NET/Mail: SOCCER

Conf: Trading Cards  Find out what's new in the world of collector's trading
PCRelay #:  41       cards.  Covers all sorts of trading cards:  Baseball,
Host: None           Basketball, Football, and others.
NET/Mail: TCARDS

Conf: OS/2           Topics include tricks, trips and traps for using the IBM
PCRelay #:  42       OS/2 2.0 operating system.  If you are having problems or
Host: None           have some helpful hints, this is the place for you.
NET/Mail: OS2

Conf: Commo          Support conference for Commo.  A small but powerful
PCRelay #:  43       terminal program which uses DSZ as it's protocol engine.
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: COMMO

Conf: Quick Basic    All topics regarding the programming in Quick Basic from
PCRelay #:  44       MicroSoft.  Shared with RIME.
Host: RIME
NET/Mail: QBASIC

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Conf: Windows        Discussion of MicroSoft Windows topics including tips and
PCRelay #:  45       information for a complete understanding of the Package.
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: WINDOWS

Conf: PCTools        This is a user supported PC Tools support conference
PCRelay #:  46       dedicated to the discussion and support of Central Point
Host: RIME           Software's products like PCTools, CP Backup, CP Anti-Virus
NET/Mail: PCTOOLS    and Copy II PC.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf:                The Washington scoop.  Information on what's happening in
PCRelay #:  47       our nations capital as told to us by the people who live
Host: Bill Walsh     there. (DC Info Exchange main board message base)
NET/Mail: DCINFO

Conf: Atari ST       A user to user forum for the discussion of topics related
PCRelay #:  48       to the Atari ST and other Atari products.
Host: None
NET/Mail: ATARI-ST

Conf: Sound Cards    This conference is for the technical support of all sound
PCRelay #:  49       cards, along with ADLIB cards and the commercial and
Host: RIME           shareware software that support it.  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: SNDCARDS

Conf: RoboComm       Discussion on the use, operation of the popular software
PCRelay #:  50       package Robocomm.  Discussion here may include tips on
Host: RIME           setting up Robocomm to call for Relay mail. (Shared with
NET/Mail: ROBOCOMM   RIME)

Conf: ANSI Displays  This conference displays user's artistic talents with ANSI
PCRelay #:  51       graphics.  This conference is the place to show your stuff
Host: RIME           if you are an ANSI Artist.  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: ANSI

Conf: Legal          Discussion of topical legal issues with some focus on
PCRelay #:  52       computers, but all legal areas are welcome & encouraged.
Host: RIME           Topics include current legal issues with discussion based
NET/Mail: LEGAL      on extended factual information.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Veterans       A common place where veterans of all wars can get together
PCRelay #:  53       and talk.  This is also a FIDO echo
Host: Martin Kroll
NET/Mail: VETRANS

Conf: Archivers      This conference deals with most archiving/compression
PCRelay #:  54       programs in use today.  It will include PKWare, LHArc and
Host: RIME           ARJ compression programs amongst others. (Shared with
NET/Mail: ARCHIVE    RIME)

Conf: Firearms       Discussion on the safe operation, purchase and handling of
PCRelay #:  55       all types of firearms.  *NOTE* Firearms can not be posted
Host: Don Bielfuss   as "For Sale" in this conference, or any other conference.
NET/Mail: FIREARMS

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Conf: AIDS Support   This is a conference for the discussion of both AIDS and
PCRelay #:  56       HIV infections.  This is a serious issue, so please no
Host: RIME           obnoxious or cruel statements towards people with the
NET/Mail: AIDS       disease.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Student        Here is the place for all students to join in and converse
PCRelay #:  57       between themselves.  All students of all ages are welcome.
Host: None
NET/Mail: STUDENT

Conf: Horror         Things that go 'bump' in the night.  Forum for all of you
PCRelay #:  58       horror picture watchers.  Topics included debates on the
Host: RIME           best of the best!  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: HORROR

Conf: MegaMail       Support conference for the MegaMail Door and MegaMail
PCRelay #:  59       offline message reader.  (Shared with RIME)
Host: RIME
NET/Mail: MEGAMAIL

Conf: Dead Head      A conference for Greatful Dead fans and followers to
PCRelay #:  60       discuss the group, the music and the fans. (Shared with
Host: RIME           RIME)
NET/Mail: DEADHEAD

Conf: Memory Mgmt.   Discussions of the various memory management programs such
PCRelay #:  61       as QEMM, 386^MAX and EMM386
Host: None
NET/Mail: MEMORY

Conf: PCB Support    This is a technical support conference linked directly
PCRelay #:  62       with Clark Development Corp. for support of their BBS
Host: None           program PCBOARD.  This is for REGISTERED USERS of the
NET/Mail: PCB_SUPP   software only!  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Parks          Discussions of recreational activities within our local,
PCRelay #:  63       state and national park systems and other related
Host: None           discussions.
NET/Mail: PARKS

Conf: PKWare         This is the support conference for PKWare products.
PCRelay #:  64       Discussion of PKZIP, PKUNZIP, PKLITE, PKSFX and other
Host:                archive/compression utilities are duscussed here.  Shared
NET/Mail: PKWARE     with RIME.

Conf: Comic Books    Discussions concerning comic books, animations, comic
PCRelay #:  65       strips and related subjects, past, present and future.
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: COMICS

Conf: DataBase       One of the most used pieces for software in the business
PCRelay #:  66       world.  Topics center on Dbase III+ and IV but other
Host: None           packages are also discussed.
NET/Mail: DATABASE

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Conf: Amiga          Discussion specific to the Amiga computer including user
PCRelay #:  67       tips, software, operating system and hardware
Host: RIME           configurations.  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: AMIGA

Conf: Session Mgr    Author supported conference for Session Manager Offline
PCRelay #:  68       Mail Reader.  Another fine .QWK compatible reader. (Shared
Host: RIME           with RIME)
NET/Mail: SESSION

Conf: Trade Wars     Discussions on the popular door game TradeWars, in it's
PCRelay #:  69       many various forms on BBSes around the country.
Host: None
NET/Mail: TRADEWAR

Conf: Gossip         Media Gossip.  Get the latest juicy tidbits on your
PCRelay #:  70       favorite media stars.
Host: MediaNet
NET/Mail: GOSSIP

Conf: Banyan Net.    Discussion related to the Banyan Network.
PCRelay #:  71
Host: Evan Wagner
NET/Mail: BANYAN

Conf: SemWare Supp.  Forum to discuss SemWare products.  Their most popular
PCRelay #:  72       product is QEdit.
Host: SemWare Corp.
NET/Mail: SEMWARE

Conf: ZipLab Support Support conference for the upload processor ZIPLAB by Jeff
PCRelay #:  73       Morley.  Hosted by the Author of ZIPLAB.
Host: Jeff Morley
NET/Mail: ZIPLAB

Conf: ProComm/PC+    Discussions about ProComm and ProComm Plus.  One of the
PCRelay #:  74       more popular communication programs for PCs.
Host: None
NET/Mail: PROCOMM

Conf: PCBoard Hints  Forum for the operators and users of PCBoard to share any
PCRelay #:  75       information and tricks that they have learned for using or
Host: RIME           operating PCBoard software.  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: PCBHINTS

Conf: Dr. Who        Discussions of the famous PBS Science Fiction show Dr.
PCRelay #:  76       Who.  (Shared with RIME)
Host: RIME
NET/Mail: DRWHO

Conf: Disabled       Light discussion as well as technical hardware/software
PCRelay #:  77       discussions geared to disabilities.  Help is also offered
Host: RIME           with problems that individuals may be facing obtaining
NET/Mail: DISABLED   services for his/her disability.  (Shared with RIME)

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Conf: PCRelay        A conference dedicated to the support of PCRelay netmail
PCRelay #:  78       software.  This conference is available to any network
Host: RIME           using PCRelay software.  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: PCRELAY

Conf: DesqView       This conference is hosted by Quarterdeck Systems, Inc.
PCRelay #:  79       Discussions of DESQview program usage and the new API
Host: RIME           Programming Interface to DESQview. (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: DESQVIEW

Conf: Aviation       Forum discussing all topics related to aviation including
PCRelay #:  80       operation of small aircraft, flying, types of airplanes,
Host: RIME           instrumentation, licensing requirements and air parks.
NET/Mail: AVIATION   (Shared with RIME)

Conf: RBBS           Topics specific to the operation and use of RBBS BBS
PCRelay #:  81       software.  Support for new Sysops of this software can be
Host: RIME           obtained here.  (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: RBBS

Conf: SCUBA          A conference that is dedicated to the SCUBA divers in the
PCRelay #:  82       network and is hosted by a certified PADI SCUBA IDC staff
Host: RIME           instructor, and who also teaches 7 types of specialty
NET/Mail: SCUBA      diving.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: XYWrite        Forum for discussion of all topics related to XYWrite word
PCRelay #:  83       processing software.  (Shared with RIME)
Host: RIME
NET/Mail: XYWRITE

Conf: Telemate       A vendor support conference for the new communications
PCRelay #:  84       program Telemate.  Hosted by the author. (Shared with
Host: RIME           RIME)
NET/Mail: TELEMATE

Conf: Laser Printers Topics here center around the operation, use and purchase
PCRelay #:  85       of all different brands of Laser Printers.  Compatible
Host: RIME           fonts and other add on's are also discussed. (Shared with
NET/Mail: LASER      RIME)

Conf: Mystery        Discussions of mystery writers, novels, television shows
PCRelay #:  86       and plays sharing the common theme of whodunit. (Shared
Host: RIME           with RIME)
NET/Mail: MYSTERY

Conf: TQM            This is a forum for an exchange of information on quality
PCRelay #:  87       and Total Quality Management including (but not limited
Host: Tom Glenn      to) the definition of quality, how to make quality happen,
NET/Mail: TQM        the difference between quality efforts in private and
                     public sectors, statistical quality control, continuous
                     improvement, Hoshin planning, the tools (both QI and HP),
                     and other matters of interest to the participants.

Conf: Sci-Fi         Light conversation about science fiction books, movies,
PCRelay #:  88       authors and television shows excluding Star Trek. (Shared
Host: RIME           with RIME)
NET/Mail: SCIFI

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Conf: Telix          Forum for the users of the communications package Telix.
PCRelay #:  89       Topics include the set-up and continued operation of Telix
Host: RIME           with various hardware configurations.  Discussion of the
NET/Mail: TELIX      specialized script language as well.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Qmodem         Informative conversation on the operation, development,
PCRelay #:  90       and use of the communications package Qmodem.  Tips on
Host: RIME           operating Qmodem with various modem types is discussed.
NET/Mail: QMODEM     Host operations are also discussed.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Star Trek      Where no man has gone before.. Forum for the discussion of
PCRelay #:  91       the old and new Star Trek program as well as the movies.
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: STARTREK

Conf: ARJ Support    Conversation revolving around the compression program used
PCRelay #:  92       by many BBS's in the U.S., ARJ.  It's one of the most
Host: RIME           versatile compression programs available today.
NET/Mail: ARJ

Conf: Midi           Discussion around MIDI software.  (Shared with RIME)
PCRelay #:  93
Host: RIME
NET/Mail: MIDI

Conf: Gay's Issues   A place to discuss gay rights, issues, AIDS, etc.  Gay
PCRelay #:  94       bashing is not acceptable in this conference and will not
Host: RIME           be tolerated.  Bisexual and lesbian issues are discussed
NET/Mail: GAY        as well.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: SysOp's        This is a repeat entry to conference #1.  Sometime in the
PCRelay #:  95       future, PCRelay #1 will be discontinued, so you should
Host: None           switch to this number in PCRelay.
NET/Mail: SYSOPS

Conf: BEER           A light discussion on home brewing of beers as well as
PCRelay #:  96       different beers offered across the US, Canada and Europe.
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)
NET/Mail: BEER