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The VirtualNET Guide
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- Table of Contents -
About VirtualNET............................. 1
Network Message Areas........................ 1
E-Mail....................................... 2
Taglines..................................... 2
Joining VirtualNET........................... 2
Administrative Listing..................... 3
Region Listing............................. 4
VirtualNET Application..................... 5
The Role of the AC........................... 6
Establishing a Client-Server connect......... 7
The Subs List................................ 7
Network Decorum.............................. 8
Network Support.............................. 10
Appendix A................................. 11
Installing the Net...................... 11
Automating the Network.................. 11
Protocol options........................ 11
Phone calling options................... 12
Appendix B................................. 13
VNET Command lines...................... 13
VNET Macros............................. 14
Appendix C.................................. 15
Procedures for Sub-Hosts................ 15
Setting Up Secured Subs................. 16
Handles/Real Names/Anon................. 16
Permanent Messages...................... 16
VAREA................................... 17
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What is VirtualNET?:
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VirtualNET is a wide area network of on-line bulletin board systems
and mail servers. The link acomplishing this is the Virtual BBS software
authored by Roland De Graaf. The purpose of VirtualNET is to provide a
variety of discussion areas and sub-boards for bulletin board users.
It also provides technical support for VBBS software, and interaction
between VirtualNET SysOps. This fast growing network is open to all
newcomers who wish to join. VirtualNET is public networked message areas,
private message areas, electronic mail, and more!
VirtualNET has the current distinction of being the fastest growing
amateur network in the nation. With effort on the part of all
pioneering VirtualNET SysOps, VirtualNET will continue to grow at an
exponential rate.
Founded in 1990 by Roland De Graaf and John Bok, VirtualNET is managed
by its Network Coordinator, Regional Coordinators, and Area Coordinators.
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Networked Message Areas:
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VirtualNET sports 3 different kinds of Public/Private Networked Message
areas: AutoRequest, AutoSecured, and Secured. AutoRequest and AutoSecured
sub-boards are considered public sub-boards, while Secured subs are
more private in nature. All Message Areas are identified by a "Sub Number."
Setting up new subs on your VBBS can accomplished either thru
VCONFIG, or thru Neil J Marshall's VAREA program.
AutoRequest:
Subscribing to autorequest type subs is easy. Just use VCONFIG
or VAREA to set them up. You will be able to send and receive posts
almost immediately. "Hosting" of an autorequest subs is difficult,
since it is not possible to prevent systems from accessing an
autorequest type sub-board.
Secured & AutoSecured:
Subscribing to secured subs takes a little more work. These subs have
a clearly defined Host, who can add or remove systems at his/her own
discretion. Setting up a secured sub can be done automatically, thru
the VAREA program, or manually thru VCONFIG. A Host of a secured sub
must create a "distribution list" of the systems to receive a
particular sub. Subscribers must be sure to identify the host.
(For more information on setting up Secured and AutoSecured, please
see VNET.DOC.)
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Email:
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Private email routing is a function of the network. Each user on your
system has a unique VirtualNET address and if given appropriate security
may send and receive mail across the network. Note that your BBS must
be properly listed in the networked BBSLISTs in order for email
routing to work properly. There is nothing further you need to set-up.
Note: VBBS allows for Carbon-Copy and MultiMail List facilities. You must not
allow your users from abusing such functions on the network.
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Taglines:
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Taglines are a great way to personalize posts, and appear as a stamp
on the bottom of each posted message. System taglines are made
optional for each message base. Taglines are limited by the software
and by VirtualNET policy to 3 lines of "ascii" or "heart code"
color with a maximum size of 300 bytes (characters).
Taglines are a great thing and can be quite informative. SOME network
sub hosts however, do not allow the use of taglines in their subs.
If you carry "gated" subs or are part of another network, it is
recommended that you familiarize yourself with policy related to tagline
usage.
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Joining VirtualNET:
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Note: VBBS/NET 6.10 installation is required before joining VirtualNET.
Included with the VBBS program, is a list of VirtualNET BBSs
which is current at the time of the release (BBSLIST files). If you
would like to have your BBS join VirtualNET or have further questions
regarding VirtualNET, please contact the Area Coordinator (AC) for your
area as listed in the BBSLIST files. If your area does not yet have an AC,
please contact one of the VirtualNET Regional Coordinators (RC) as
listed. All RCs can be reached through VirtualNET addresses;
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VirtualNET Administrative Directory
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Network Coordinator: John Bok 1@6160 VirtualNET
Asst. Network Coordinator: Gene Wells 1@1604017 VirtualNET
This information prepared on 5-09-1993 @ 1pm
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Regional Coordinators
Region 1: Oscar Petoskey 1@1313000 VirtualNET
Region 2: Bill Snell 1@2150 VirtualNET
Region 3: Bob Woodson 1@1806101 VirtualNET
Region 4: Kevin Rouse 1@6190 VirtualNET
Region 5: Neil J Marshall 1@440 VirtualNET
Region 6: Roland Emery 1@1604000 VirtualNET
Region 7: Patrick Murray 1@1919999 VirtualNET
Region 8: John Bok 1@6160 VirtualNET
SubsList: Neil J Marshall 1@440 VirtualNET