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- "There's a frood who really knows where his towel is"
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- (A small presentation of USG-Net)
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- Version 1.5, release 1
- Updated: 19.5.95
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- --==>> What is USG-Net? <<==--
-
- USG-Net is a network aimed at development of standards, specifications
- and software. This means that USG-Net will provide a good base for
- software developers, development of new standards and other
- development-related issues. USG-Net 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 USG-Net? <<==--
-
- USG-Net makes use of the Fido(tm) technology, therefore it is a 'FTN'
- (Fido Technology Network). To join USG-Net, 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 USG-Net? <<==--
-
- Why was USG-Net 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
- USG-Net would be a better solution. The members of USG then voted on a
- FidoNet echo or our own net, USG-Net, and the voters chose USG-Net 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 USG-Net? <<==--
-
- USG-Net will be a net fully dedicated to COMPUTERS. USG-Net will also
- be directed towards development of programs and specifications, as well
- as discussions regarding computers, hardware and software. USG-Net
- should also be the perfect "playground" for betatesting software, with
- quick responses from betatesters. USG-Net will probably also aim a
- little higher regarding computer-knowledge. Quality, not quantity.
-
-
- --==>> Who will benefit from USG-Net? <<==--
-
- 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 USG-Net, fill out the form appended at the end of
- this document, and send it to your nearest USG-Net 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 USG-Net is to become a point
- under an existing node. In that case, you might want to contact your
- nearest HUB or HOST, to see where the nearest node is located.
-
-
- --==>> Who should I contact? <<==--
-
- USG-Net Main Administrators:
-
- RC SWEDEN 8:10/1 Disaster Team's BBS +46-418-36999 (2:200/430@fidonet)
- Host West 8:101/1 Wedlock +46-35-186514 (2:203/807@fidonet)
- Host East 8:102/1 The Beast 2 +46-171-67673 (2:206/115@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 USG-Net,
- (such as rules and specifications) from any node in the nodelist.
-
-
- --==>> USG-Net Entry Form <<==--
-
- -- 8< ------------------------------------------------------------------
- USG-Net Entry Form Version 1.2 (2.4.95)
-
- BBS name :
- Sysops name :
- Location :
- BBS telephone number :
- Modem speed and type :
-
- Crashmail accepted :
- Filerequests accepted :
-
- FidoNet address :
-
- BBS software used : Version :
- Mailer software used : Version :
- Tosser software used : Version :
-
- Sysops postal address :
- :
- :
- :
- Country :
-
- Voice phone, daytime :
- Voice phone, evening :
-
- All members in USG-Net agrees to follow all current rules and all new
- rules posted by their RC (Region Coordinator).
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