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- Z-Node Requirements
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- The Z-Node program offered to sysops has significant benefits to
- both Echelon and participating sysops. The sysops are provided with
- state-of-the-art software such as Z-System, TERM III, and can
- acquire Z-Msg for the low price of $20. Also, eventually the Z-Node
- systems will be integrated into a true networking system utilizing
- communications media such as ham radio packet and PC Pursuit.
-
- Echelon's benefits derive from the publicity of thousands of callers
- being exposed to this software, and the subsequent sales thereof. Also,
- it helps reinforce the desired perception that the Z80-compatible
- personal computer is not "dead".
-
- The intent of Echelon in setting up Z-Nodes is to enter into a
- partnership with existing sysops who wish to espouse ZCPR3/Z-System.
- This point of view is perhaps best expressed in saying that Echelon
- does not want to sponsor your prospective system and therefore be
- responsible for it's operation. Instead, if you are already
- interested in running a ZCPR3/Z-System oriented remote system, we
- want to participate. Ideally, candidates would already be operating
- a remote access system. Echelon does not have the resources available
- to support those who do not already have systems up and running.
-
- Essentially, we at Echelon desire that Z-Node candidates already be
- committed to operating a remote access system, regardless of whether
- they participate in the Z-Node program. Participants in the Z-Node
- program are screened based on:
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- 1. A 24-hour RAS must already be functioning (probably using BYE
- and KMD/XMODEM).
- 2. Callers must be capable of accessing file downloading areas,
- to be capable of downloading items such as updated Z utilities,
- the Z-NEWS newsletters, etc.
- 3. Storage capability to allow allocation of at least 500k to
- Echelon and/or Z related files.
-
- Please let me know your comments about these requirements. I can be
- reached at the Echelon offices during working hours.
-
- David McCord
- Vice President, Echelon
-