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- "There's a frood who really knows where his towel is"
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- (A small presentation of USGNet)
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- Version 1.2, release 1
- Updated 6/3/95
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-
- · What is USGNet?
-
- USGNet is a network aimed at development of standards, specifications
- and software. This means that USGNet will provide a good base for
- software developers, development of new standards and other
- development-related issues. USGNet is a net dedicated to computers, and
- the people who work with them. This means that the net will not carry
- any off-topic echos, concerning for example politics or religion.
-
-
- · What type of network is USGNet?
-
- USGNet makes use of the Fido(tm) technology, therefore it is a 'FTN'
- (Fido Technology Network). To join USGNet, your software has to support
- at least the technical matters described in the current revisions of the
- 'FTS' (FidoNet Technical Standard) documents as supplied by the 'FSC'
- (FidoNet Standards Commitee). Your software should also be able to
- distribute files using a TICK-compatible fileprocessor.
-
-
- · Why USGNet?
-
- Why was USGNet started? Well, it began with the birth of the file
- description standard invented by the Users Standards Group. At first,
- USG discussed the development of the standard through netmail, but this
- didn't allow members to discuss every small idea between themselves,
- which made the development slow and cumbersome. This led to the
- proposal of starting our own echomail area, and FidoNet was suggested as
- the net to use. However, after several attempts at setting up a FidoNet
- area, the suggestion of setting up our own net surfaced. While still
- attempting a FidoNet solution, Micke Persson began research on WHY a
- USGNet would be a better solution. The members of USG then voted on a
- FidoNet echo or our own net, USGNet, and the voters chose USGNet for
- reasons I will explain below.
-
-
- · Why start another net?
-
- Why didn't we go for an existing net, like FidoNet for our echo? Well,
- since most of the members knew FidoNet to be rather slow and cumbersome,
- we agreed not to use FidoNet. We wanted the echomail to be fast, not
- taking over a week to reach the majority of the readers. For
- developers, this means that delaytimes will be as small as possible.
-
-
- · Why not use an existing net?
-
- Then why not use other existing nets? Most other nets are somewhat
- limited, AmigaNet for example, is mainly for Amiga users. Of course,
- there are nets that could have been used, but they are somewhat
- anonymous and tend to be as slow (or slower) than FidoNet. This wasn't
- what we were looking for either.
-
-
- · What are the main goals for USGNet?
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- USGNet will be a net fully dedicated to COMPUTERS. USGNet will also be
- directed towards development of programs and specifications, as well as
- discussions regarding computers, hardware and software. USGNet should
- also be the perfect "playground" for betatesting software, with quick
- responses from betatesters. USGNet will probably also aim a little
- higher regarding computer-knowledge. Quality, not quantity.
-
-
- · Who will benefit from USGNet?
-
- For example, developers will benefit by having a betatesting echo where
- the responses are significantly faster than what other nets provide.
- Also, developers are given the opportunity to coordinate with other
- developers, as well as share experiences, tips and hints.
-
-
- · How do I become a part of UGSNet?
-
- To become a node in USGNet, fill out the form appended at the end of
- this document, and send it to your nearest USGNet administrator.
- Ability to receive crashmail during 24hours per day is a small basic
- concept your system has to support to get a node number. If you can't
- fulfil this criteria, the only way to join USGNet is to become a point
- under an existing node.
-
-
- · Who should I contact?
-
- USGNet Main Administrators:
-
- RC SWEDEN 8:10/1 Disaster Team's BBS +46-418-36999 (2:200/430@fidonet)
- Host West 8:101/1 Tweed's BBS +46-322-38805 (2:203/322@fidonet)
- Host East 8:102/1 Arkham Asylum +46-8-6269355 (2:201/244@fidonet)
- RC NORWAY 8:11/1 Alpha Centauri +47-31-288542 (39:220/1@amiganet)
-
- From anyone of these, you can FILEREQUEST the latest nodelist, by using
- the magic name "USGNODES", and in the nodelist you can find your nearest
- node or administrator (RC/Host/Hub) to contact for more information.
-
- You can also get the latest version of any textfile concerning USGNet,
- (such as rules and specifications) from any node in the nodelist.
-
-
- 10. USGNet Entry Form
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- USGNet Entry Form Version 1.1 (22.1.95)
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- BBS name :
- Sysops name :
- Location :
- BBS telephone number :
- Modem speed and type :
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- Crashmail accepted :
- Filerequests accepted :
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- FidoNet address :
-
- BBS software used : Version :
- Mailer software used : Version :
- Tosser software used : Version :
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- Sysops postal address :
- :
- :
- :
- Country :
-
- Voice phone, daytime :
- Voice phone, evening :
-
- All members in USGNet agrees to follow all current rules and all new
- rules posted by any RC (Region Coordinator).
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