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- 96INTRO.TXT
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- WHAT THIS IS:
-
- - The 96LIST is a collection of numbers reported as belonging to US BBSes
- with one or more lines supporting CONNECT speeds of 9600bps or higher.
- - 96LIST is compiled and maintained by Ken Sukimoto, SysOp of the DownTown
- BBS as a service to DownTown BBS subscribers and other callers and is
- published on an irregular basis.
- - As of the 12/1/91 release, 96LIST is also available as a comma delimited
- file to save space and deter easy, unauthorized modification. This file is
- distributed as 96-USA.DB rather than 96-USA.TXT.
- - As of the 1/1/93 release, 96LIST will be the name of the archive
- containing 96-USA.TXT. Canadian listings are now handled by a Canadian
- list keeper. Look for 96CDA.??? for this new list.
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- WHAT THIS ISN'T:
-
- - This is not intended to be an advertising list. With the way BBS's change,
- there is no way I or most anyone else could keep up with software/hardware
- changes, doorways added/deleted, specialties of the BBS and other features
- that make a BBS unique. This would also make 96LIST even larger than it
- currently is and just one more opportunity to be inaccurate.
- - Although it is the goal, 96LIST is not comprehensive. I am quite sure there
- are a lot of BBS's that have been omitted - rather than attempt to guess at
- BBS names/numbers/cities and modem types, I am depending on reliable
- sources to submit these missing BBS's and accurate information about them.
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- COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION:
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- - Since the content of 96LIST is for the most part public knowledge, no
- formal copyright for content is applied for.
- - I'm not even sure that the name "96LIST" isn't already copyrighted; if it
- isn't, then that is the only copyright claimed.
- - Rather than legalese and restrictions, I request common courtesy in the
- distribution of 96LIST.
- - No fee should be charged for 96LIST other than normal system access
- requirements.
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- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
-
- - 96LIST is dedicated to the SysOps who install high speed modems, enabling
- users to access systems at higher and higher speeds. It is also dedicated
- to these same users who motivated the SysOps to install these modems
- through their contributions; material, inspirational and otherwise.
- - Thanks go to the SysOps, Users and Administrators of U'NI Net, SmartNet,
- and Intelec for their help and the use of their networks to gather
- information for this list.
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- NAMING CONVENTION & MISCELLANEA:
-
- - When distributing this list, do not rename 96-USA.DB or 96-USA.TXT!
- - Most BBSes don't like unarchived text files, so if archived, name the
- archive "96DBmmyy.ext" where:
- mm = the numeric designator for the month; Jan = 01, Dec = 12
- yy = the last 2 numbers of the year; 1991 = 91, 1992 = 92
- ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to.
- The December, 1991 release would be named 96DB1291.ZIP (using PKZIP to
- archive) as an example of the naming convention.
- - The naming convention for the ASCII version archived would be:
- "96LISTa#.ext" where:
- a = alpha designator - A=Jan; B=Feb; C=Mar; L=Dec
- # = the last number of the year; 1992 = 2, 1993 = 3
- ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to.
- The December, 1992 release will be named 96LISTL2.ZIP (using PKZIP to
- archive) as an example of the naming convention.
- - Please note - many systems listed are multi-line or multi-node and their
- inclusion on this list does not mean the number listed has that particular
- setup available. Some BBSes are subscription and reserve the high speed
- lines for subscribers only (The DownTown BBS is such an example).
- - The DownTown BBS is currently a 4 line MajorBBS system with access on your
- first call to download 96LIST. See the file 96PICKUP.TXT for the procedure.
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- ABBREVIATIONS USED:
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- Modem Type Legend
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- CS1 = 9600 CompuCom CSP [CompuCom Champ]
- CS2 = 9600 CSP & 9600 v.32 [CompuCom Storm]
- CS3 = 9600 CSP & 14.4k v.32bis [CompuCom Star]
- DS = 14,400 HST & 9600 v.32 [US Robotics Dual Standard]
- DS2 = 14,400 HST & 14.4k v.32bis [US Robotics v.32bis Dual Standard]
- DS3 = 16,800 HST & 14.4K v.32bis [US Robotics v.small Dual Standard]
- HST = 9600 or 14,400 bps HST [US Robotics HST]
- HST4 = 14,400 bps HST (if known) [US Robotics HST]
- HST6 = 16,800 bps HST (if known) [US Robotics HST]
- TB = Telebit PEP [Telebit Trailblazer]
- TB2 = Telebit PEP & v.32 [Telebit T-2500]
- ULT = 9600 Hayes V & 9600 v.32 [Hayes Ultra]
- ULT2 = 9600 Hayes V/14.4k v.32bis [Hayes Ultra 14400]
- VH = 9600 Hayes V Series [Hayes V-series]
- V32 = 9600 CCITT v.32 Brands will vary
- V32A = 9600 CCITT v.32/12k v.32bis Brands will vary
- V32B = 14,400 CCITT v.32bis Brands will vary
- ZYX = 14.4k v.32bis & 16.8 ZyXEL ZyXEL
- 2400 = 2400 Public Access line - 9600 lines available
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- DISCLAIMERS:
-
- - Because these numbers have not been verified, the Compiler of 96LIST will
- not be responsible for erroneous information.
- - Inclusion/exclusion of a BBS is NOT an endorsement/condemnation of the BBS.
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- ERRORS & ADDITIONS:
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- - If you should find a number on the list that is NOT a modem number, please
- notify the DownTown BBS so it can be noted & removed from the next release.
- - If there is an error or if a BBS updates/modifies modem[s], please contact
- the DownTown BBS.
- - If you are a SysOp and wish to be included in the next release of 96LIST,
- please contact the DownTown BBS with the applicable information. Leave your
- board info in private e-mail addressed to User_ID "Sysop" with the subject
- of "96LIST" or to the address below via US Mail.
- - 96-USA.DB should not be modified to modify/add/delete entries!
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- THE DOWNTOWN BBS
- LOS ANGELES, CA
- 213-484-0260 [3/12/24/96/14.4k bps v.32bis]
- 4 Gigabytes of Adult Graphics
- 2.6 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Library Storage
- 4 Gigabytes of CD-ROM Drive Storage On-line
- 14.4k HST/v.32bis & 16.8k ZyXEL lines available
- PCP via CALAN -- Starlink via Vernon
-
- US-SnailMail Address
- DownTown BBS
- 1008 N. Rosemont Avenue; #113
- Los Angeles, CA 90026-3032
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