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Tagname:      12_STEPS                    Area Key: 12STEPS
Title:        12 Steps Discussion
Description:  A conference for the discussion of participants' experience,
              strength and hope in taking the 12 steps suggested as a
              program of recovery in various Anonymous self-help groups.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBSNET
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 75/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Howie Ducat, 1:278/3.0@fidonet
              Marge Clark, 1:116/3000.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Nov-92
Last changed: 1-Nov-92     Changed by: Howie Ducat, 1:278/3.0@fidonet


Tagname:      14_REC                      Area Key: 14REC
Title:        Region 14 Echo Coordinator Conference
Description:  Echo to exchange information between FidoNet Region 14
              RC/REC and NC's/NEC's and the working sysops.  For general
              communication, and for RC/REC to bring Regional matters to
              attention of all Region 14 Sysops
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET REGION 14 ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dan Buda, 1:1/214.0@fidonet
              Tim Pearson, 1:14/0.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Dan Buda, 1:1/214.0@fidonet


Tagname:      40_PLUS_INFO                Area Key: 40PLSNF
Title:        Forty Plus Job Transition Group New Member Info
Description:  Forty Plus organizations are non-profit and member-staffed
              organizations that provide structured support for job
              placement and professional growth options for members.  Most
              participation is through local organizations which are
              listed in the Wall Street Journal's National Business
              Employment Weekly in the calendar section.  This echo
              provides basic help for inquiries from prospective members,
              sponsors, and employers.  Membership is open to managers,
              executives, and technical professionals.  This echo is
              public.  Other 40 Plus Net echos have private distribution.
              DESC  Alumni networking and professional association liaison
              is encouraged.
Origin:
Distribution: 8:973/1, 1:282/78
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      40_PLUS_NET                 Area Key: 40PLSNT
Title:        Forty Plus Network Support
Description:  Forty Plus organizations are non-profit and member-staffed
              organizations that provide structured support for job
              placement and professional growth for members.  40 Plus
              Network participation is restricted to members.  Inquire via
              the 40_Plus_Info echo.  This echo is for the development and
              management of the private network between 40 Plus groups.
              Alumni networking and professional association liaison is
              encouraged.  Access requires a FAX from your 40 Plus group
              to 40 Plus of MN.
Origin:
Distribution: 8:973/1, 1:282/78
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      4DOS                        Area Key: 4DOS
Title:        4DOS ECHO
Description:  This conference is for everyone interested in the
              COMMAND.COM replacment 4DOS, and 4DOS related programs
              including NDOS and and 4OS2.  Excludes: General software,
              and hardware discussions/problems
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      275          Volume: 1400/month      Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jean Hart, 1:130/21.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Jean Hart, 1:130/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      4SALE                       Area Key: 4SALE
Title:        For Sale Conference
Description:  A general sales conference for personal items.  A "garage
              sale" type of setting.  No commercial ads are allowed.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Reed, 1:344/79.0@fidonet
Date added:   21-Nov-92
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Dave Reed, 344/79


Tagname:      4SALE18                     Area Key: 4SALE18
Title:        Region 18 For Sale
Description:  Region 18's echo for buying and selling of merchandise.
              Commercial ads are tolerated, at moderator's discretion.
              Prohibited ads include firearms and explosives, pornography
              and Multi-Level Marketing schemes.
Origin:
Distribution: Region 18 Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 50/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jeff Cochran, 1:371/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Jeff Cochran, 371/26


Tagname:      60S_70S_PROGROCK            Area Key: 60S0SPGR
Title:        60's/70's Progressive Rock Music Echo
Description:  Discussion of Progressive Rock (Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock,
              etc.) of the 60's and 70's, and related topics
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1, BACKBONE, ZONE 2, BACKBONE, ZONE 6, JAPAN
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Robert Katz, 1:3641/1.200@fidonet
              Scott D. Rhodes, 1:3641/1.666@fidonet
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Dec-92    Changed by: Robert Katz, 1:3641/1.200@fidonet


Tagname:      80XXX                       Area Key: 80XXX
Title:        Assembly language programming (Intel CPUs mainly)
Description:  Assembly language programming discussions. Intel CPUs, and
              related peripherals control through software.  Programming
              of embedded systems and other CPU families also
              discretionarily allowed.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     ZONE-2 ISREAL VIA 2:396/1, ZONE-2 EUROPE VIA 2:2405/100
              RBBS-NET VIA 1:10/8, ZONE-3 VIA 3:290/627
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Beroset, 1:3641/1.250@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Ed Beroset, 1:3641/1.250@fidonet


Tagname:      ABLED                       Area Key: ABLED
Title:        disABLED Users Information Exchange.
Description:  Information, help and support Echo for the Handicapped.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 80/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stu Turk, 1:129/26@fidonet
              Bill McGarry, 1:141/420@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Stu Turk, 1:129/26@fidonet


Tagname:      ABLED_ART                   Area Key: ABLEDART
Title:        disABLED Artists Forum
Description:  This conference is to be a forum where people with
              disabilities can express their feelings through poetry or
              prose.  Views can also be shared on how disabilities are
              treated in the movies, tv, theatre, books, etc...
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET, 1:279/14
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/month         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Shirley Klein, 1:279/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Shirley Klein, 1:279/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ABLED_ATHLETE               Area Key: ABLDTHLT
Title:        Abled Athletes
Description:  For the impaired individual that still participates in
              athletics, or athletic competition.  Co-Moderated by Sheila
              Fava, an Abled Athlete.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ACCOMMODATION               Area Key: ACCMMDTN
Title:        Disability and Job Accommodation Issues
Description:  The ACCOMMODATION EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of disability topics impacting
              employment.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233)
              ADANET.EMPLOY.ACCOMMODATION
# Nodes:      80           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ACCT_TAX                    Area Key: ACCTTAX
Title:        Accounting/Tax
Description:  Forum for professionals and businesspeople alike to discuss
              general areas of accounting and taxation.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-KCAREA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Larry Noah, 1:280/333.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Nov-92
Last changed: 10-Nov-92    Changed by: Larry Noah, 1:280/333.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AD&D                        Area Key: ADD
Title:        Advanced Dungeons and Dragons
Description:  The AD&D Echo is for the discussion and actual playing of
              the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (tm) Fantasy Role-Playing
              Game published by TSR, Inc.  While it is called the 'AD&D
              Echo', all versions of D&D (Basic, D&D, AD&D Edition 1 or
              Edition 2) and it's associated supplements, novels, etc are
              considered on topic.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET, BACKBONE
Gateways:     GROUPMAIL VIA 1:107/3
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 500/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Scott Royall, 1:106/357.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Scott Royall, 1:106/357.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ADACHILD                    Area Key: ADACHILD
Title:        Disability Issues Which Affect Children
Description:  ADAchild is an echo dealing with disability issues as they
              affect children. The issue can be the affect on a child of a
              parent's disability as well as specifically child related
              disabilities. Discussion by adults of how they felt as a
              disabled child are permitted and encouraged.  Originating
              within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/253) ADANET.SUPPORT.CHILD
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bonnie Snyder, 94:4020/8.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
              Carol Shenkenberger, 94:104/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bonnie Snyder, 94:4020/8.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADAJOBS                     Area Key: ADAJOBS
Title:        Disability and Employment
Description:  The ADAJOBS EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the enlightened discussion of disability in the
              workplace.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.EMPLOY.JOBS
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Waddell Robey, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Waddell Robey, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADAM                        Area Key: ADAM
Title:        Adam International Computer Conference
Description:  A conference for the discussion and exchange of information
              concerning the Adam computer manufactured by Coleco.  All
              topics of interest to Adam owners and users including
              hardware, software, user groups, and meetings are welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 20/Day          Rule File: ADAM.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   James Young, 1:3608/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: James Young, 3608/1


Tagname:      ADAMS                       Area Key: ADAMS
Title:        Douglas Adams FanClub
Description:  Fanclub for the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy-triology
              and Meaning of Liff and all other books by Douglas Adams,
              humour being one of the main issues.
Origin:
Distribution: WORLD
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   andreas birgerson, 2:200/407.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: andreas birgerson, 2:200/407.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ADANET                      Area Key: ADANET
Title:        ADAnet International Topics Forum
Description:  The ADANET EchoMail conference is an international forum for
              the discussion of disability topics. Has also been used for
              the discussion of the ADAnet International Disability
              Network.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.GENERAL
# Nodes:      140          Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADAPTIVE                    Area Key: ADAPTIVE
Title:        Disability and Adaptive Technology
Description:  The ADAPTIVE EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and adaptive technology.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.INDEP.TECHAIDS
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Baughn, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Baughn, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADARIGHTS                   Area Key: ADRGHTS
Title:        Disability and Political Empowerment
Description:  The ADARIGHTS EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the enlightened discussion of the politics of
              disability.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.LEGAL.RIGHTS
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Desantis, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: John Desantis, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADASYSOP                    Area Key: ADASYSOP
Title:        ADAnet Network Operations Forum
Description:  A forum for the discussion of ADAnet Network operations, and
              official business pertaining to ADAnet by System Operators,
              Echo Moderators, and Adminstration.  Originating within
              ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 45/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Les Barr, 94:4050/3.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Les Barr, 94:4050/3.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADATECH                     Area Key: ADATECH
Title:        ADAnet International Technical Topics Forum
Description:  The ADATECH EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of network technical administration.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADA_FAMILY                  Area Key: ADFMLY
Title:        Disability and the Family Discussions
Description:  The ADA_FAMILY EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of how disability issues affect the
              family.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.SUPPORT.FAMILY
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Waddell Robey, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Waddell Robey, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADA_OCCUPATION              Area Key: ADCCPTN
Title:        Disability and Vocational Rehabilitation
Description:  The ADA_OCCUPATION EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of vocational rehabilitation
              issues.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233)
              ADANET.EMPLOY.OCCUPATION
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADA_OUTDOORS                Area Key: ADTDRS
Title:        Disability and Outdoors Recreation
Description:  The ADA_OUTDOORS EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of disability and outdoor
              recreation.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.TALK.OUTDOORS
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADA_SEXUALITY               Area Key: ADSXLTY
Title:        Disability and Sexuality
Description:  The ADA_SEXUALITY EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of disability and human sexuality.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 6/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Linda Cummings, 94:2051/2.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Linda Cummings, 94:2051/2.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ADHD                        Area Key: ADHD
Title:        Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
Description:  A conference for the discussion of children with learning
              disabilities caused by Attention Deficits or Hyperactivity.
              Families of those children as well as professionals are
              invited to participate.  An Electronic Support Group.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ADLIB                       Area Key: ADLIB
Title:        Adlib and Compatible Sound Cards Discussion
Description:  Discussions about all types of sound cards...
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   todd toles, 1:396/1.4@fidonet
Date added:   20-Oct-92
Last changed: 20-Oct-92    Changed by: todd toles, 1:396/1.4@fidonet


Tagname:      ADOPTEES                    Area Key: ADOPTEES
Title:        Adoptees Information Exchange
Description:  Help and suggestions for adoptees and birth parents in their
              search. Discussion of legislation affecting adoptees, birth
              parents and adoptive parents. Organizations and agencies
              offering help with the adoptees and birth parents search are
              also discussed.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      16           Volume: 250/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Heide, 1:227/3.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Bob Heide, 1:227/3.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ADVOCACY                    Area Key: ADVOCACY
Title:        Disability and Advocacy Issues
Description:  The ADVOCACY EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and advocacy issues.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.LEGAL.ADVOCACY
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      AHIMSA                      Area Key: AHIMSA
Title:        Non-violence & Vegetarianism
Description:  Discussion of the Buddhist principle & practice of Ahimsa,
              or non-injury to sentient beings, whether by word, thought,
              or act. This area is also appropriate to the discussion of
              vegetarianism as an ethical choice.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      AI                          Area Key: AI
Title:        Artificial Intelligence forum
Description:  A forum for the discussion of artificial intelligence and
              related subjects such as expert systems, knowledge base
              design, natural language interfaces, artificial life,
              genetic algorithms, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, RBBS-NET
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Rainwater, 1:124/2206.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Jan-93
Last changed: 20-Jan-93    Changed by: Steve Rainwater, 1:124/2206.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AIDS-HIV                    Area Key: AIDSHIV
Title:        AIDS-HIV Discussion Echo
Description:  A General Topic Area for AIDS-HIV discussion.  Views and
              Data are Welcome.  Name Calling, and derogatory remarks
              against others are not tolerated.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE AIDS-HIV.RUL
Gateways:     ADANET, RBBSNET
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 40/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Howie Ducat, 1:278/[e-mail]
Date added:   13-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Howie Ducat, 278/0


Tagname:      AIDS/ARC                    Area Key: AIDSARC
Title:        AIDS/ARC
Description:  Discussion of AIDS/ARC/HIV related topics for all audiences.
              Chat/Information Sharing.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      80           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: Mary Elizabeth, 1:103/927.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AIRGUN                      Area Key: AIRGUN
Title:        Airgunners' Information Exchange
Description:  AIRGUN, has evolved from the Airguns message base of the
              AirPower RyBBS.  It is a forum for airgunners to discuss
              current and collectible model airguns, upcoming shows and
              matches, and just about anything to do with airguns.
              Newcomers are most welcome to inquire here and learn about
              this wonderful sport.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Henry, 1:273/408@fidonet
Date added:   11-Jan-93
Last changed: 11-Jan-93    Changed by: Jim Henry, 1:273/408@fidonet


Tagname:      AI_HUM_R                    Area Key: AIHUMR
Title:        Human Rights Issues, News, and Concerns
Description:  This conference focuses on human rights issues, news, and
              concerns.  Contains general human rights information and
              news, along with Amnesty International Urgent Action notices
              of human rights abuses, conversation about human rights, and
              more.  Not affiliated with any human rights group but
              instead meant to be a general conference on the topic of
              human rights as a whole.  To link in, contact the moderator
              at FidoNet 1:128/105 or 1:128/106.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Randy Edwards, 1:128/105.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Randy Edwards, 1:128/105.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ALLERGIES                   Area Key: ALLRGS
Title:        Disability and Allergy Issues
Description:  The ALLERGIES EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and allergy issues.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.MED.ALLERGIES
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ALL_TREK                    Area Key: ALLTREK
Title:        Discussions germane to TREK movies & TV shows.
Description:  If you are interested in any facet of the TREK phenomena,
              this conference offers you and your callers a forum for many
              exciting discussions.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      22           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Gurski, 1:261/1062.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Mike Gurski, 1:261/1062.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ALZHEIMERS                  Area Key: ALZHMRS
Title:        Alzheimers
Description:  An electronic support group for the discussion of
              Alzheimers, Dementias, and other forms of senility.
Origin:
Distribution: 157/3
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMATEUR_RADIO               Area Key: AMTRRD
Title:        Amateur Radio Conference
Description:  Conference dedicated to discussion of all facets of amateur
              and shortwave radio. CW, RTTY, AMTOR, PACKET, SSB, VHF, etc.
              New hams are particularly welcome! Wanted/For Sale ads of
              radio related stuff are welcome, flames are not.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE OR VIA 1:2605/269
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Glen Johnson, 1:2605/269.0@fidonet
Date added:   21-Jan-93
Last changed: 21-Jan-93    Changed by: Glen Johnson, 1:2605/269.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGA                       Area Key: AMIGA
Title:        Amiga International Echo
Description:  The International Amiga Echo Conference is intended to
              foster discussion of all models of the Commodore Amiga
              computer system. This echo is intended as a source of
              answers to questions users might have about the Amiga, and
              as a clearing house for new information about new Amiga
              products offered by Commodore and by third party vendors.
              Hands-on reviews of such products are encouraged, especially
              with hard facts and data.  We invite everyone who uses the
              Amiga, or who is interested in the Amiga, to participate in
              this echo through the friendly and helpful exchange of
              informatoin.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 200/Day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joyce Divina, 1:3612/[e-mail]
Date added:   14-Jul-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Joyce Divina, 3612/42


Tagname:      AMIGAGAMES                  Area Key: AMGGMS
Title:        Amiga Gaming
Description:  Game reviews, hints, tips, tricks, backdoors, solutions,
              comparisons and general discussions of games for the Amiga
              line of personal computers.  Aimed at anyone who enjoys
              gaming of any kind on the Amiga.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 100/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Adam Sternberg, 1:209/700.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Adam Sternberg, 1:209/700.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGASALE                   Area Key: AMGSL
Title:        Amiga NON-Commercial Items for Sale
Description:  An echo for the sale of Commodore Amiga computers, and
              equipment than can be used with them.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 50/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nathan Barber, 1:366/[e-mail]
Date added:   13-Jul-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Nathan Barber, 366/3


Tagname:      AMIGA_ASM                   Area Key: AMIGAASM
Title:        Amiga Assembly Language Programming Echo
Description:  A general echo open for programmers to discuss, give example
              code, provide assistance, and other useful information
              related to writing 680x0 and custom chip code in assembler.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Preston, 1:283/310.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: John Preston, 1:283/310.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGA_CDROM                 Area Key: AMGCDRM
Title:        AMIGA CDROM & CDTV Discussion/Sales
Description:  An International Amiga Conference Area created for
              discussion and information on CDROM, CDTV, CD Sales, and
              various CD titles for Amiga Users. Also to get help with
              Amiga installations, availble Amiga titles, and the sale of
              used or new equipment for use with the Amiga. This
              conference was created because the present CDROM and
              CDROM_SALE conference areas were over run with IBM & IBM
              Compat users, that a more AMIGA generalized echo was
              required. Contact 1:273/934 via NETMAIL for polling
              information, or Tell your NEC to request it to backbone
              status.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE/DLG/ADS
Gateways:
# Nodes:      19           Volume: 40/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mario Bonelli, 1:273/[e-mail]
              Michael Konor, 1:373/[e-mail]
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Gates Systems Robot, 273/934


Tagname:      AMIGA_COMMS                 Area Key: AMGCMMS
Title:        Amiga Communications Software and Hardware Discussions
Description:  Amiga_Comms covers discussion of non-FidoNet BBSs, Terminal
              programs such as JrCOMM, Term and Ncomm and communications
              hardware such as modems and multi-port serial cards.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 15/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Robert Williamson, 1:167/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Robert Williamson @ 1:167/104.0, 167/104


Tagname:      AMIGA_INT                   Area Key: AMIGAINT
Title:        Amiga Worldwide
Description:  Worldwide Amiga information echo
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1,ZONE 2,ZONE 3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kevin Vahey, 1:101/475.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Kevin Vahey, 1:101/475.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGA_LC                    Area Key: AMIGALC
Title:        Amiga Language C programming & SAS/C Conference
Description:  Conference for those that dabble in the C language.  The
              topic is contained to C Languages only, with the emphasis on
              the SAS/C compiler, the compiler officially recognized by
              Commodore.  Novice and Experts both are welcome.  Hint,
              Tips, Tricks, questions, and programmings ideas are
              discussed.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE & NATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 30/week         Rule File: AMIGA_LC.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Gary Gulliver, 1:2608/27.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Gary Gulliver, 1:2608/27.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGA_MUSIC                 Area Key: AMGMSC
Title:        Amiga Music/sound topics
Description:  An echo for Commodore Amiga owners using their computers for
              music, composing, sampling, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 20/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nathan Barber, 1:366/[e-mail]
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Nathan Barber, 366/3


Tagname:      AMIGA_NET_DEV               Area Key: AMGNTDV
Title:        Amiga Network Developers.
Description:  An echo conference for developpers for Amiga software in a
              similar respect to NET_DEV (But is Amiga Specific, and deals
              with issues specific to the Amiga). This is not a user
              support area!
Origin:
Distribution: backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Jones, 1:163/[e-mail]
Date added:   15-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: David Jones, 163/109.8


Tagname:      AMIGA_OS&EM                 Area Key: AMGSM
Title:        Amiga Operating Systems and Emulators
Description:  The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an
              avenue of assistance and information to users of Amiga-based
              Operating Systems ( Release 1 and 2, Amix, Unix, Minix and
              OS-9000 ), emulators (CP/M, MSdos, Macintosh, Atari, C64,
              etc). Configuration, installation and other setup problems
              are within the scope of this echo, including such subjects
              such as installation and compatibility of libraries, device
              drivers and handlers.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     NEC240
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 15/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Robert Williamson, 1:167/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Robert Williamson @ 1:167/104.0, 167/104


Tagname:      AMIGA_PDREVIEW              Area Key: AMGPDRVW
Title:        Amiga Public Domain & Requests
Description:  A conference for Amiga users around the world to get a
              better idea of all the PD/Shareware programs available for
              the Amiga. Users can give their own review of a certain
              PD/SW program, so that others may be able to get a better
              idea of what that the program does. It also serves as a
              place to make a general request for a certain type of
              program, and or a certain program. No reviews, or requests
              for commercial programs are allowed. Discussion on piracy
              and illegal actions are not allowed!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE & NATIONAL
Gateways:     ZONE-2 VIA 1:232/301, ZONE-3 VIA 1:232/301
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 25/week         Rule File: AMYPD.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Gary Gulliver, 1:2608/27.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Gary Gulliver, 1:2608/27.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGA_PROG                  Area Key: AMGPRG
Title:        Amiga Programming Discussions
Description:  A forum for people to discuss issues relating to programming
              Amiga computers.  Users of all languages are welcome, and we
              encourage novice and expert users alike to participate.
              Code snippits, discussions of algorithms, questions and
              answers to programming problems, discussions of various
              compilers, etc. are all considered to be on-topic.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 40/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tim Aston, 1:247/192.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Tim Aston, 1:247/192.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGA_SALE                  Area Key: AMGSL0
Title:        AMIGA For Sale Echo
Description:  For the express purpose of selling items of interest
              designed for the Amiga Computer System.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:273/912, 1:2607/101, 2606/404, 1:150/111 1:3613/3
              1:202/1401
Gateways:
# Nodes:      38           Volume: 70/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Mollica, 1:273/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Joe Mollica, 273/912


Tagname:      AMIGA_SYSOP                 Area Key: AMGSYSP
Title:        Amiga sysop general discussions
Description:  A general chatter conference for Amiga SYSOPS only.
              Discussions include system configurations, BBS and file
              distribution and assistance to other Amiga SYSOPS.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 50/Day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   John Preston, 1:283/[e-mail]
Date added:   23-Nov-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: John Preston, 283/310


Tagname:      AMIGA_TALK                  Area Key: AMGTLK
Title:        For and about Amiga computers.
Description:  Deals with any subject of specific interest to the Amiga
              computer operator.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 8/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dan McCarriar, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Dan McCarriar, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet


Tagname:      AMIGA_VIDEO                 Area Key: AMGVD
Title:        Amiga video/Graphics and Desktop Video echo.
Description:  A message echo which pertains to AMIGA_VIDEO & GRAPHICS
              mainly Desktop Video, Video Toaster, Lightwave3d and misc.
              rendering programs Opalvision and other 24bit display
              boards, Jpeg, Gif, Ham and other display conversions. The
              making of Amiga Animations - etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      28           Volume: 130/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ron Kramer, 1:228/13.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 11-Nov-92    Changed by: Ron Kramer, 1:228/13.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AMNESTY_INT.CAN             Area Key: AMNTYNCN
Title:        Amnesty International
Description:  An echo for members of the public interested in the work of
              Amnesty International, a world-wide human rights
              organization.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 14/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Blackstock, 1:163/508.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mike Blackstock, 1:163/508.1@fidonet


Tagname:      AMPUTEE                     Area Key: AMPUTEE
Title:        Amputee Support
Description:  By request of a local group, this Electronic Support Group
              is formed to lend support, comfort and exchange information
              between amputee's.  Asst. Moderator - Robert Thurlow
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet


Tagname:      AMY_POINT                   Area Key: AMYPOINT
Title:        Amiga FidoNet Point and Node Software Support
Description:  The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an
              avenue of assistance and information to users of Amiga-based
              FidoNet Software. Configuration, installation and other
              setup problems are within the scope of this echo, as well
              discussions of anything else relating to the Amiga within
              FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 20/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Robert Williamson, 1:167/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Robert Williamson @ 1:167/104.0, 167/104


Tagname:      AMY_TECH                    Area Key: AMYTECH
Title:        Amiga Technical
Description:  Technical conference for the Amiga computer.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Venables, 1:134/20.8@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Jim Venables, 1:134/20.8@fidonet


Tagname:      ANEWS                       Area Key: ANEWS
Title:        News of the US and World
Description:  Current events and interesting news items from today's news.
              Many of these items are overlooked in the 'normal'
              mass-media and contains news from a different point of view.
              Features both national and international news stories with
              an emphasis on social, labor, environmental and other
              issues.  Not meant to be a so-called objective news echo,
              but intead focuses on alternative news.  No restrictions but
              Sysops could make the echo read-only if they prefer.  This
              echo is not meant for conversation, instead trying to be
              purely news and information.  ANEWS is distributed on the
              Zone 1 echomail backbone.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 60/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Delassus, 1:100/355.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Nov-92
Last changed: 19-Nov-92    Changed by: Joe Delassus, 1:100/355.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ANIMALS                     Area Key: ANIMALS
Title:        Discussion of companion animals
Description:
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mule, 1:3800/17.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mule, 1:3800/17.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ANIMAL_RIGHTS               Area Key: ANMRGHS
Title:        Animal Rights Conference
Description:  A conference designed to discuss the pros and cons of
              various animal rights issues. Every aspect of animal rights
              is open to discussion, providing personal attacks and flames
              are avoided.  This conference covers a topic which is very
              emotional in nature at times, but those participating are
              encouraged to avoid being entrapped by the emotions of the
              issue and to allow those with opposing viewpoints to state
              them. The hope is that through reasonable and rational
              discussion, the plight of animals in modern society may be
              positively advanced.  There is a rule file called
              "ANIM_RTS.RUL" which is posted weekly and should be
              available in the Echolist Rules File.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 40/day          Rule File: ANIM_RTS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Mike Adams, 1:19/10.0@fidonet
              Kathleen Weaver, 1:130/46.4302@fidonet
Date added:   27-Oct-92
Last changed: 27-Oct-92    Changed by: Mike Adams, 1:19/10.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ANIME                       Area Key: ANIME
Title:        Japanese Animation Conference
Description:  A conference devoted primarily to the discussion of Japanese
              animation but open to discussion of general animation
              (including American cartoons and animation) and topics
              related to Japanese animation such as manga.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, 1:387/255
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Moisan, 1:101/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: David Moisan, 101/165


Tagname:      ANIMED                      Area Key: ANIMED
Title:        ANIMAL MEDICINE
Description:  Echo for the discussion of animal sickness and cures, all
              breeds with Doc Don Thomson DVM in residence for help
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet
              Don Thomson, 1:102/1005.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ANTI_SCAM                   Area Key: ANTISCAM
Title:        Consumer Self-Defence & Scam Alert
Description:  Consumer self-defence and remedies against scams,unethical
              con-games,unethical business practices, and unresponsive
              bureauracies. Intended to help any person learn how to
              protect themselves from those who would take advantage of
              them and to share ideas and advice on how to go about
              recouping losses which might have already been suffered. NOT
              intended to be a vehicle for revenge but to help others from
              getting burned by sharing experiences. Participants are
              expected to be able to cite verifiable facts, figures and
              details to support any allegations they might wish to make
              in order to avoid slander and libelous statements.  Emphasis
              will be placed on getting something positive from trying
              circumstances.  Personal attacks and name-calling will not
              be tolerated.
Origin:
Distribution: NET-153, LOCAL-VANCOUVER
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Feka, 1:153/615.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Nov-92
Last changed: 30-Nov-92    Changed by: Jack Feka, 1:153/615.0@fidonet


Tagname:      APPLE                       Area Key: APPLE
Title:        International Apple Echo
Description:  Discussion and help for users of Apple II series computers,
              and systems compatible with the Apple ][, ][+, //e, //c,
              IIc+, and IIGS.  The Apple /// and other Apple computers
              EXCEPT the Macintosh are on topic.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 350/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Shawn Lin, 1:284/29.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Shawn Lin, 1:284/29.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AQUARIUM                    Area Key: AQUARIUM
Title:        Fishkeeping, fresh and marine tanks
Description:  For all aspects of keeping fish, in either salt or marine
              tanks, small to large.  Topics range from aid in new tank
              installations to aid for the experienced aquarist.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Vern Faulkner, 1:340/44.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Vern Faulkner, 1:340/44.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ARCADE                      Area Key: ARCADE
Title:        Arcade Game Discussions
Description:  Discussion of Arcade games and Home console conversions of
              arcade games. All audiences.  Hints/Tips/Reviews.
Origin:       1:280/317
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 20/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Pat Jankowski, 1:280/[e-mail]
Date added:   3-Mar-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Pat Jankowski, 280/317


Tagname:      ARJ                         Area Key: ARJ
Title:        ARJ Support Echo
Description:  A general discussion area about the ARJ file compression
              program.  Topics include bug reports, usage tips, new
              release announcements, new feature suggestions, and general
              help.  Robert Jung, ARJ's author, reads and responds to
              messages in this area.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ken Levitt, 1:16/390.0@fidonet
Date added:   22-Jan-93
Last changed: 22-Jan-93    Changed by: Ken Levitt, 1:16/390.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ARTHRITIS                   Area Key: ARTHRTS
Title:        Disability and Arthritis Management
Description:  The ARTHRITIS EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and arthritis management.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.MED.ARTHRITIS
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ARTS_CRAFTS                 Area Key: ARTCRFS
Title:        Arts and crafts discussions.
Description:  Discussions of arts and crafts, such as quilting and
              blocking, knitting, cross stitch, crueling, woodworking,
              seasonal gifts, needlepoint, making your own patterns,
              school clothes for the kids, what to do with all the
              "leftovers" once you finish a project making photo frames
              ... and all the questions on where to purchase things ...
              both locally and mail order.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Andrea Dabrowski, 1:209/770.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Andrea Dabrowski, 1:209/770.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ASIAN_LINK                  Area Key: ASNLNK
Title:        International chat echo - Asia/North America/Europe
Description:  A general chat conference for those interested in topics
              related to Asia and Asian culture.  The echo currently has
              members writing from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
              Singapore, Macao, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines,
              Australia, Canada, the USA, Germany, Sweden, the
              Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Bulgaria, Austria,
              Switzerland, Denmark, the People's Republic of China,
              Luxembourg, Spain and Brazil.  The English language is
              standard on the echo but foreign languages are permitted
              with an English translation.  Echomail traffic is roughly
              40% from North America, 15% from Europe and 45% from Asia.
              Zone 1 Co-Moderators:  Eagle Eyes (1:3603/263) Bill Oxner
              (1:388/8.2) Zone 2 Co-Moderators:  Daniel Pisano (2:245/119)
              Zone 3 Co-Moderator:   Roger Buck (3:711/508) Zone 6
              Co-Moderator:   Bob Kawaratani (6:730/9.0)
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE, ZONE 2, ZONE 3, ZONE 6
Gateways:     RBBS VIA 1:10/8, GT-NET VIA 6:720/616, ZONE 2 VIA
              2:2405/100, ZONE 6 VIA 6:730/2 OR 6:720/303 OR 6:760/1 OR
              6:751/1 SWEDEN VIA 2:203/218, NETHERLANDS VIA 2:500/1,
              BELGIUM VIA 2:29/777, ZONE 3 VIA 3:711/508
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 150/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Oxner, 1:388/8.2@fidonet
              Roger Buck, 3:711/508.2@fidonet
              Eagle Eyes, 1:3603/263.2@fidonet
              Bob Kawaratani, 6:730/9.0@fidonet
              Daniel Pisano, 2:248/4.10@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Bill Oxner, 1:388/8.2@fidonet


Tagname:      ASKACOP                     Area Key: ASKACOP
Title:        Ask Law enforcement professionals about their work and
              practices
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the exchange of information
              between law enforcement professionals and the people they
              protect and serve.   It is hoped that exchanging such
              information will foster a better understanding of the needs
              of both those involved in the field and the general public.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 40/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Harney, 1:107/[e-mail]
Date added:   19-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Paul Harney, 107/579


Tagname:      ASKACOP2                    Area Key: ASKACOP2
Title:        ASK A COP
Description:  ASKACOP2 is a conference where users can ask questions of
              police officers, federal agents, and other law enforcement
              officials across the USA, Canada and Australia. At times,
              other topics may be appropriate -- subject to Moderator's
              ruling.  Some general chatter about police work is also
              permitted in this echo. The echo rules are enforced, please
              read and abide by them.  ASKACOP2 is NOT a forum for Cop
              Bashing, to do so will result DESC in your link to the echo
              being cut.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      125          Volume: 60/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nolan Shapiro, 1:3620/14@fidonet
Date added:   20-Jan-93
Last changed: 20-Jan-93    Changed by: Nolan Shapiro, 1:3620/14@fidonet


Tagname:      ASKATECH                    Area Key: ASKATECH
Title:        Technical Q&A GroupMail Conference
Description:  Need a technical question answered?  The ASKATECH conference
              is for that, and any related topics, without the FLAMES and
              off-topic messages of other echomail conferences.  This
              conference requires the use of a GroupMail processor.  File
              REQuest GROUP???.ARC from 1:107/309.  GMAIL (for QBBS) or
              GMM (for Phoenix) available from 1:107/583.
Origin:
Distribution: 107/309 107/10 107/69 107/583 107/557
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Burt Juda, 1:107/309.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Burt Juda, 1:107/309.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ASK_A_NURSE                 Area Key: ASKNRS
Title:        ASK_A_NURSE
Description:  Health care conference that provides an electronic caring
              environment to discuss health issues with nurses.  Sensitive
              health issues may be discussed using aliases.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ADANET
Gateways:     FIDONET ZONE2 VIA 2:/281:401, ADANET
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sheila Curtis, 1:2260/160.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 4-Dec-92     Changed by: Sheila Curtis, 1:2260/160.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ASK_THE_DOCTOR              Area Key: ASKHDCR
Title:        General health questions discussed.
Description:  Physicians/health professionals/laypersons talk about
              general health problems.  No specific physician is indicated
              by the title; no medical advice should be accepted without
              consulting your own authority.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        American Sign Language Echo
Description:  A general chatter conference for Culturally Deaf people
              whose first language is ASL and who are members of the Deaf
              Community.  Issues include any items specific to the Deaf.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     ADANET
# Nodes:      22           Volume: 53/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag>
Moderators:   James Womack, 1:382/71.3@fidonet
Date added:   13-Jan-93
Last changed: 13-Jan-93    Changed by: James Womack, 1:382/71.3@fidonet


Tagname:      ASP                         Area Key: ASP
Title:        ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals)
Description:  A message base to provide information about the ASP
              (Association of Shareware Professionals) and it's members,
              to serve as an announcement area for new ASP Member
              programs, new releases of the ASP catalog, changes to the
              ASP application procedures, and to serve as a point of
              contact for shareware authors, vendors, and BBSs who want
              more information on becoming part of the ASP.  This message
              echo is open to ALL users.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Charles Schell, 1:231/290.0@fidonet
              Richard Holler, 1:231/290.0@fidonet
              Mike Ratledge, 1:372/6666.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Charles Schell, 1:231/290.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ASSIST_4SALE                Area Key: ASSST4SL
Title:        Assistive Devices for Sale (Used and New)
Description:  Have used assistive devices for sale, such as wheelchairs,
              TDDs, or any other device which can assist a person with a
              disability? If you're not using it, why not try to sell it?
              Post it here...  Looking for a particular assistive device?
              Look here...  Assistive Device vendors who are offering
              their products at reasonable prices are welcome to post
              here.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Catania, 94:2190/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Rick Catania, 94:2190/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ASTRONOMY                   Area Key: ASTRNMY
Title:        Observational Astronomy Echo Conference
Description:  An echomail conference devoted to observational astronomy
              and related topics such as observing techniques,
              astrophotography, telescope building, hints for beginners
              and tips for better observing.  Reports from the Hubble
              Space Telescope are posted, along with comments and
              interpretation.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     UNKNOWN
# Nodes:      750          Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill McCauley, 1:161/42.0@fidonet
              Arnold Gill, 1:153/6.5@fidonet
Date added:   15-Dec-92
Last changed: 15-Dec-92    Changed by: Bill McCauley, 1:161/42.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AT&T                        Area Key: ATT
Title:        AT&T PC Support Conference
Description:  Advice, suggestions and information exchange for AT&T PC's
              (6300, 6300 plus, 6300WGS, 6310, 6312, and 6386WGS, as well
              as other AT&T PC products such as the 7300).  These machines
              also share hardware configuration with the Xerox 6060 series
              and Olivetti M24 series PC's, which are therefore included
              as AT&T machines.  Once a gate can be found and arrangements
              been made, it is expected that the ILink AT&T conference
              will be gated to this one.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Haberkost, 1:129/125.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Bob Haberkost, 1:129/125.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ATARI                       Area Key: ATARI
Title:        Atari 8-bit computers topic
Description:  A general chatter conference for those interested in the
              Atari 8 bit computer concerning its advantages ,abilites and
              associated chit-chat.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File: ATARI.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Larry Black, 1:3608/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Larry Black, 3608/121


Tagname:      ATARI_ST                    Area Key: ATARIST
Title:        Atari ST Echo
Description:  The National ST Echo is a general conference for Atari ST
              Computer owners and those interested in the Atari ST.  This
              includes the ST, Mega ST's, and TT, not the Eight Bits.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 70/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Corona, 1:124/1016.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Mark Corona, 1:124/1016.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AUTISM                      Area Key: AUTISM
Title:        Autism and Developmental Disabilities Support
Description:  A place for parents, family and friends to exchange ideas,
              experiences, and to support one another when it comes to
              dealing with a loved ones' developmental disability.
              Professional intervention welcomed! Originating within
              ADAnet (tm).  Distributed through Northwest Indiana. Can be
              made available to other ADAnet nodes.
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94) NET 2190
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Catania, 94:2190/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Rick Catania, 94:2190/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      AUTOMOTIVE                  Area Key: ATMTV
Title:        For The Automotive Enthusiast
Description:  Automotive conversation on all levels from restoration DESC
              to racing
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Pummill, 1:123/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: John Pummill, 1:123/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AUTORACE                    Area Key: AUTORACE
Title:        Auto Racing
Description:  An echo for Auto racing enthusits. For Winston Cup, Drag
              Racing, Busch Grand National, World of Outlaws. Basically
              anything on four wheels built for competition.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      55           Volume: 125/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Pete Farias, 1:321/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Pete Farias, 1:321/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AVIATION                    Area Key: AVIATION
Title:        INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ECHO
Description:  This conference is for everyone interested in AVIATION.
              This includes General, Commercial, and Military Aviation.
              Also includes products and services related to aviation.
              Excludes:  PC Based Simulators/Games
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 1:10/8 NETWORK VIA 1:129/34 EGGNET VIA
              1:102/463
# Nodes:      245          Volume: 2000/month      Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jean Hart, 1:130/21.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Jean Hart, 1:130/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      AVICULTURE                  Area Key: AVCLTR
Title:        Captive Propagation of Birds
Description:  Discussion of bird-keeping, focusing on breeding and raising
              non-domesticated birds in captivity.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sharon Allsup, 1:109/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Sharon Allsup, 109/361


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Awakenings
Description:  New consciousness, techniques & discussions.  Includes
              meditation, chakra & body of light, visualization, global
              consciousness, and more.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATELY DISTRIBUTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Dec-92
Last changed: 10-Dec-92    Changed by: Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet


Tagname:      A_CAD                       Area Key: ACAD
Title:        International AutoCAD/CAD Conference
Description:  An echo for users of Autodesk's AutoCAD(tm), for the
              discussion of any aspect of this PC based CAD software.
              Utilities, third party software, both commercial and
              shareware, tips, tricks and programming of menus, font or
              shape files, LISP and scripts have all been talked about.
              All levels of users abound. Advertisements of products by
              vendors of any type or personal ads to sell software or
              hardware are NOT welcome. Users may discuss their use of any
              CAD related software/hardware product or service. Many other
              CAD applications have been discussed and are considered on
              topic.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL, RBBSNET
Gateways:     RBBS via 1:10/8
# Nodes:      250          Volume: 5/Day           Rule File: ACAD.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Stan Bimson, 1:116/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: Stan Bimson, 116/32


Tagname:      A_THEIST                    Area Key: ATHEIST
Title:        A_Theism Education and Enlightenment Echo
Description:  Operates as an independent forum for free thought and with
              the understanding that the Constitutional separation of
              State and church is not only desirable but absolutely
              mandated by the U.S.  Constitution and works toward that end
              with education and source information. It is not a 'bashing'
              Echo but it does operate under the opinion that organized
              religion must be thwarted in their attempt to undermine the
              government of these United States of America by continuously
              striving to inject its dogma and doctrine into the U.S. and
              State and Local governments. Copies of past traffic in the
              Echo are available in the sample file A_THEIST.ZIP and in
              the Echo archive files A_ECHO1.ZIP-A_ECHO13.ZIP by file
              request from FidoNet listed systems anytime except 0100-0130
              ET and Zone 1 ZMH at 1200-9600+ HST/V32 for FidoNet listed
              only.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE3, ZONE2, ZONE6
Gateways:     3:800/857 2:241/6001 6:600/403
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 150/week        Rule File: ATHEIST.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Bnai Noachim
Description:  "The Children of Noah," followers of the Noahide Covenant
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BABYLON5                    Area Key: BABYLON5
Title:        Babylon 5 Discussion
Description:  Discussions for the new SCI-FI television show Babylon5 and
              other Warner Brothers Prime Time Network programs
Origin:
Distribution: 1:170/311 1:170/610
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Bolack, 1:170/311.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Jan-93
Last changed: 17-Jan-93    Changed by: David Bolack, 1:170/311.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BACKBONE                    Area Key: BACKBONE
Title:        Backbone Distribution Method(s) Discussion
Description:  This conference is for a discussion of current and new
              methods of distributing echomail. Conference Rules are
              simple: a. Show proper conference manners (i.e. no flaming,
              no off topic discussions) b. All are welcome c. The
              moderator reserves the right to revoke access to this echo
              as per BOP_104Y d. The moderator's decision is final.
              Otherwise, just have a good time! :)
Origin:       The Sorcery Board BBS - Bridgewater, New Jersey
Distribution: Mini-Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File: BACKBONE.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   B.J. Weschke, 1:2606/[e-mail]
Date added:   18-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: B.J. Weschke, 2606/403


Tagname:      BACKROADS                   Area Key: BCKRDS
Title:        Exploring winding and scenic BACKROADS
Description:  Travelers identify and explore the roads, scenery, and stops
              of back roads which have special interest that is often
              omitted from tourist maps.  Share unique info from
              perspectives of grand touring which include the sport
              touring motorcycle rider, sports cars, 4WD, RV's, etc).  Not
              about the vehicles except for passage conditions.  Emphasis
              on journeys and especially lore or timely info NOT put in
              commercial guides.  Conducted in the style of an enthusiast
              group sharing discoveries, reports, and research.  Archive
              of random tips, map sketches, etc, is FREQable & FAXable.
              Develops raw material for journeys to go in "Atlas of
              Winding and Scenic Country Roads", 3 non-profit volumes
              already published!
Origin:
Distribution: RBBS-NET
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 8:8/0
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      BAHAI                       Area Key: BAHAI
Title:        Individuals interested in the Baha'i Faith.
Description:  "The Divine Art of Living".  A conference wherein
              individuals can discuss aspects of the Baha'i Faith and
              share in the various activities of the world-wide Baha'i
              Community. The conference is open to any individual who is
              interested in the Baha'i Faith, or discussing the teachings,
              principles, and guidelines.  All individuals are welcome to
              participate, and, to share opinions, beliefs, and insights.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDO BACKBONE
Gateways:     BAHAINET
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Will Sutter, 1:147/41.0@fidonet
              Pam Cammack, 1:352/19.0@fidonet
              JKA Singh, 1:147/41.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Jan-93
Last changed: 20-Jan-93    Changed by: Will Sutter, 1:147/41.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BAMA                        Area Key: BAMA
Title:        Odyssey UFO Echo
Description:  An echo dealing with UFO and related topics. Also the
              official UFO echo of Odyssey, The fringe science network of
              the Future.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE, ODYSSEY NET BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BARRIERS                    Area Key: BARRIERS
Title:        Disability and Architectural Barriers
Description:  The BARRIERS EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and architectural barriers.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233)
              ADANET.INDEP.ARCHITECTURE
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      BASIC7                      Area Key: BASIC7
Title:        PDS and VB/DOS Discussions
Description:  Discussions pertaining to programming in the Microsoft
              Professional Development System (PDS) BASIC compilers and
              Visual Basic for DOS (VB/DOS Pro) compiler.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Donn Bly, 1:236/7.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 29-Jan-93    Changed by: Donn Bly, 1:236/7.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BATPOWER                    Area Key: BATPOWER
Title:        Batch Languages Programming
Description:  Batch file programming.  Emphasis on MS-, PC-DOS, but all OS
              are welcomed.  Tricks, tips, techniques, external utilities
              to enchance the POWER of BAT.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Marek Majewski, 1:109/541.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Marek Majewski, 1:109/541.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BATTERED                    Area Key: BATTERED
Title:        Family Violence
Description:  A conference covering the topic of Battered and Abused
              spouses and children, family violence, and dysfunctional
              families.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BATTLETECH                  Area Key: BTTLTCH
Title:        Battletech echo Ltd.
Description:  A conference for discussion about FASAs Battletech game.
              Topics include game material, books for the universe, rules
              conventions and any other information BT players would find
              interested.
Origin:
Distribution: LIMITED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Wandrey, 1:231/340@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mark Wandrey, 1:231/340@fidonet


Tagname:      BAYNUDE                     Area Key: BAYNUDE
Title:        Naturist Lifestyle and Discussion
Description:  Regional forum for discussion of issues and choices related
              to a clothing-optional lifestyle. Obviously more than just
              dropping one's fig leaf, what is naturism? What are some of
              the problems and advantages of a naturist lifestyle? What
              are some of your favorite nude beaches, resorts, clubs?
              BAYNUDE is *not* intended for sexual discussions.
Origin:
Distribution: REGIONAL (Northern California)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 15/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      BB-CARDS                    Area Key: BBCARDS
Title:        Baseball Card Conference
Description:  Discussions of Baseball Cards, Baseball card collection
              software, and listing of cards wanted, for sale, or trade.
              The conference is designated as the official support forum
              for Grand Slam Baseball Card Manager, however discussion of
              any other card collecting software is allowed.
Origin:
Distribution: backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 100/Day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jay Brown, 1:264/[e-mail]
Date added:   7-Jul-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Jay Brown, 264/167


Tagname:      BBSLAW                      Area Key: BBSLAW
Title:        Bulletin Board Legal Issues Conference
Description:  A conference for the discussion of legal issues case
              histories, and legislative actions which affect sysops and
              the operation of BBS's.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE-BBSLAW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Danny Burdick, 1:374/[e-mail]
Date added:   24-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Danny Burdick, 374/17


Tagname:      BBSLIST                     Area Key: BBSLIST
Title:        BBSLIST Discussions
Description:  A discussion area dealing with bbslists. A place for bbslist
              authors to exchange ideas on creating, maintaining,
              distributing, and improving their bbslist publications.  In
              addition users and sysops are welcome to comment and make
              suggestions to the various bbslist authors who participate.
              BBS ADS ARE NOT WELCOME, AS THERE IS A CONFERENCE FOR THAT
              PURPOSE ALREADY!!  The conference is moderated by two
              veteran BBSLIST authors.  Eric Thav is the author of the
              South Florida Local BBSLIST (Broward and Palm Beach
              counties) and Paul Knupke Jr. was the founder of the
              Pinellas and Brevard Counties (Florida) BBS Lists and
              currently authors The Metro Tampa Bay BBSLIST.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Knupke Jr., 1:3603/750.0@fidonet
              Eric Thav, 1:369/68.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Paul Knupke Jr., 1:3603/750.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BBS_ADS                     Area Key: BBSADS
Title:        BULLETIN BOARD ADVERTISING - To Promote your BBS!
Description:  This Conference is for discussion of UNIQUE FEATURES of
              BBS's and for Users to find the features they are most
              interested in locating.  It is not for the discussion of
              Software or HOW to Operate a BBS' .  One of the best methods
              of advertising, is word of mouth.  The BBS's users may be
              encouraged to post in this conference messages about the
              features they like best or what they may be looking for in a
              BBS....  .  ANSI & GRAPHICS are allowed, if they cause
              problems on your system use a Program like KillRdog to
              eliminate them before tossing.  .  Offensive Messages or any
              violations of the rules, result in loss of your link.
              Please be considerate of other Sysops paying LD bills.  For
              a copy of the rules, FREQ  BBS_ADS from 1:10/227 .
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE AND GROUPMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet


Tagname:      BBS_QUILT                   Area Key: BBSQUILT
Title:        AIDS Memorial BBS Quilt
Description:  In the tradition of the Names Project Quilt, a BBS Version.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 2/month         Rule File: BBS_QUIL.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Rusty Henry, 1:106/53.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Dec-92
Last changed: 13-Dec-92    Changed by: Rusty Henry, 1:106/53.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BCST_ENGINEER               Area Key: BCSTNGNR
Title:        BROADCAST ENGINEERING (BPCNet)
Description:  Issues relating to broadcast engineering, maintenance and
              RF. Part of The Broadcaster's Professional Communications
              Network (BPCNet). NetMail Mark Shander @ 1:114/91 for
              information on BPCNet affiliation, available via PCRelay or
              FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_MINGLE                 Area Key: BCSTMNGL
Title:        BROADCAST MINGLE (BPCNet)
Description:  A place for broadcasters to get together and schmooze. Part
              of The Broadcaster's Professional Communications Network
              (BPCNet). NetMail Mark Shander @ 1:114/91 for information on
              BPCNet affiliation, available via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_MODERATOR              Area Key: BCSMDRR
Title:        BROADCAST MODERATOR (BPCNet)
Description:  Mandatory message base for coordinating network activity
              between system operators who are affiliates of The
              Broadcaster's Professional Communications Network (BPCNet).
              NetMail Mark Shander @ 1:114/91 for information on BPCNet
              affiliation, available via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_NEWS&TALK              Area Key: BCSNWSLK
Title:        BROADCAST NEWS AND TALK (BPCNet)
Description:  Issues relating to news/talk radio and TV programming.  A
              place for producers to get together to share guest ideas and
              topics. Part of The Broadcaster's Professional
              Communications Network (BPCNet). NetMail Mark Shander @
              1:114/91 for information on BPCNet affiliation, available
              via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_RADIO_OPS              Area Key: BCSTRDPS
Title:        BROADCAST RADIO OPERATIONS (BPCNet)
Description:  Issues relating to the management and operation of radio
              stations, including programming.  Part of The Broadcaster's
              Professional Communications Network (BPCNet).  NetMail Mark
              Shander @ 1:114/91 for information on BPCNet affiliation,
              available via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_SALES                  Area Key: BCSTSLS
Title:        BROADCAST SALES AND MARKETING
Description:  Issues relating to broadcast airtime sales and marketing.
              Part of The Broadcaster's Professional Communications
              Network (BPCNet). NetMail Mark Shander @ 1:114/91 for
              information on BPCNet affiliation, available via PCRelay or
              FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_SOFTWARE               Area Key: BCSSFTR
Title:        BROADCAST SOFTWARE (BPCNet)
Description:  Discussion of broadcast-oriented software, including
              commercial, ShareWare and Freeware distribution. Part of The
              Broadcaster's Professional Communications Network (BPCNet).
              NetMail Mark Shander @ 1:114/91 for information on BPCNet
              affiliation, available via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_TALENT                 Area Key: BCSTTLNT
Title:        BROADCAST TALENT (BPCNet)
Description:  Issues relating to broadcast talent, including news and
              voice pros. Part of The Broadcaster's Professional
              Communications Network (BPCNet). NetMail Mark Shander @
              1:114/91 for information on BPCNet affiliation, available
              via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BCST_TV_OPS                 Area Key: BCSTTVPS
Title:        BROADCAST TELEVISION OPERATIONS (BPCNet)
Description:  Issues relating to the management and operation of
              television stations, including programming.  Part of The
              Broadcaster's Professional Communications Network (BPCNet).
              NetMail Mark Shander @ 1:114/91 for information on BPCNet
              affiliation, available via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: International via FidoNet Nodes and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      BIBLE                       Area Key: BIBLE
Title:        International Bible Conference
Description:  Strictly Bible oriented conversations. Primarily for
              Fundamental Bible believers. Conference Guidelines are
              strictly enforced. FAMILYNET International Conference
Origin:
Distribution: 1:13/13 8:8/7001
Gateways:     FIDONET 8:8/7001<>1:11/50 8:70/0<>1:11/50
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 30/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Hoffman, 8:70/0@FamilyNet
Date added:   26-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob Hoffman, 115/887


Tagname:      BIBLE_NEWS                  Area Key: BBLNWS
Title:        Bible News
Description:  News of Interest to Bible Believing Christians. READ ONLY -
              Discussion _NOT_ allowed!
Origin:
Distribution: 1:11/50 8:8/7001
Gateways:     FIDONET 8:8/7001<>1:11/50
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 10/Month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Hoffman, 8:70/0@FamilyNet
Date added:   26-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob Hoffman, 115/887


Tagname:      BIKENET                     Area Key: BIKENET
Title:        Bicycling and human powered vehicles
Description:  The Bikenet echo includes discussion of bicycle riding,
              racing, touring, commuting, technology and repairs. Also on
              topic in this area is discussion about any form of human
              powered vehicle.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 80/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Howard Gerber, 1:106/[e-mail]
Date added:   22-Jan-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Howard Gerber, 106/88


Tagname:      BIMODEM                     Area Key: BIMODEM
Title:        Bimodem Technical Support
Description:  A technical support forum, for Sysops and users alike, for
              BiModem, the 2-way file transfer protocol.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nolan Lee, 1:390/5.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Nolan Lee, 1:390/5.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BINKLEY                     Area Key: BINKLEY
Title:        BinkleyTerm Support Conference
Description:  A support conference for users of the BinkleyTerm
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Juge, 1:106/2000.0@fidonet
Date added:   15-Nov-92
Last changed: 15-Nov-92    Changed by: Bob Juge, 1:106/2000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BIN_AVIAN_DIETS             Area Key: BNVNDTS
Title:        Avian Diets
Description:  For the discussion of nutrition, diets, supplements, for
              exotic birds. Topics include pellets, seed diets, vitamins,
              other invaluable information. From the Bird Info Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Terry Rune, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_AVIAN_ISSUES            Area Key: BNVNSSS
Title:        Avian Issues
Description:  The discussion of timely topics about exotic birds, banding
              laws, importation, conservation, morality of owning pet
              birds, reintroducing to the wild, etc. From the Bird Info
              Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/Day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Cathy Toft, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_AVIAN_MEDICINE          Area Key: BNVNMDCN
Title:        Avian Medicine
Description:  For the discussion of diseases, treatment, prevention and
              medical problems in avian species. Very valuable for anyone
              owning exotic birds. From the Bird Info Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/Day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Terry Rune, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_BREEDING                Area Key: BNBRDNG
Title:        Breeding
Description:  Discussion of breeding of exotic birds, incubation,
              handfeeding, methods, equipment, formulas, weaning,
              brooding, and any other topic related to this subject. From
              the Bird Info Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Terry Rune, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_COCKATIEL_TALK          Area Key: BNCKTLLK
Title:        Cockatiel Talk
Description:  For the discussion of pet cockatiels, breeding cockatiels,
              showing cockatiels, genetics, diet, housing, purchasing and
              anything else about cockatiels. From The Bird Info Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Terry Rune, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_PARROT_TALK             Area Key: BNPRTTK
Title:        Parrot Talk
Description:  The Parrot Talk echo is for the discussion of pet parrots of
              any species, and all hookbills such as parakeets, conures,
              etc. Any topic except breeding and handfeeding. No
              advertisements.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 20/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Terry Rune, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_SOFTBILL_TALK           Area Key: BNSTBLTL
Title:        Softbill Talk
Description:  A discussion of different topics concerning softbills,
              canaries, finches, doves and similar. Breeding, diet,
              housing and help tips. From the Bird Info Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/Day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Terry Rune, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Mar-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_STOLEN_BIRDS            Area Key: BNSLNBDS
Title:        Stolen Birds
Description:  A national echo for the announcement of stolen, lost or
              found birds. From the Bird Info Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/Month         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Terry Rune, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIN_WILD_BIRDS              Area Key: BNWDBRS
Title:        Wild Birds
Description:  For the discussion of all wild birds, raptors, and any
              subject related to wild birds in any state or country.
              Rehabbers welcome and needed! From the Bird Info Network.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 6/Week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Hammock, 1:3603/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Terry Rune, 104/234


Tagname:      BIOMED                      Area Key: BIOMED
Title:        Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Topics
Description:  A conference for employees of hospitals, clinics, and
              biomedical service organizations that work on medical
              equipment, or for biomedical equipment technicians or
              clinical engineers, or for for all others to learn what
              BMET/CBET/CE's are and what they do. Topics include
              trouble-shooting, repair, planned maintence, and calibration
              of any equipment that comes into contact with any patient,
              including such things as defibrillators, EKG / ECG monitors,
              patient telemetry equipment, dialysis machines,
              electrosurgical generators, sterilizers, and medical data
              bases for tracking planned and unplanned maintence of
              equipment. Also, electrical safety testers and "microshock"
              are discussed. Participation is open to the public, and
              encouraged!
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ray Brown, 1:135/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 28-Feb-93    Changed by: Ray_ Brown, 135/70


Tagname:      BIRTHPARENTS                Area Key: BRTPRNS
Title:        Birthparents' Discussion Area
Description:  For people who have biologically parented children who were
              subsequently surrendered for adoption.  Restricted echo for
              now.  Contact Donna. at 114/113.11.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet


Tagname:      BITCH                       Area Key: BITCH
Title:        Bitch Echo
Description:  A general chatter conference used as a forum to express your
              favorite complaint, and/or "Bitch" in general.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 8:8/8
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ron Allard, 8:954/401.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ron Allard, 8:954/401.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      BLINDTLK                    Area Key: BLINDTLK
Title:        Blindness-related topics and discussions
Description:  Discussion of topics of interest to blind and visualli DESC
              impaired persons, our friends and relatives and anyone DESC
              else who is interested.  Possible topics include, but are
              not limited to, computers and adaptive access technology,
              Braille, cane travel,DESC  Guide Dogs, alternative
              techniques of  blindness, etc. DESC  This Echo is intended
              to promote the positive philosophy Desc  of blindness
              developed and promoted by the National Federation of the
              Blind.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 1:261/1125
Gateways:     ADANET VIA 1:3602/24
# Nodes:      22           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Andrews, 1:261/1125.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: David Andrews, 1:261/1125.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BLINKTALK                   Area Key: BLNKTLK
Title:        Visual Disabilities Echo
Description:  BlinkTalk is an echo for the discussion of topics of special
              interest to blind and partially sighted individuals.
              Subjects range from everyday problems to questions about
              particular speech programs and synthesizers. BlinkTalk
              originates from BlinkLink (1:129/89) and questions
              concerning the echo should be directed to the moderator at
              that address!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE 129/89
Gateways:
# Nodes:      251          Volume: 500/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   William Wilson, 1:129/89.0@fidonet
              Gary Petraccaro, 1:129/90.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Dec-92     Changed by: William Wilson, 1:129/89.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BLUEWAVE                    Area Key: BLUEWAVE
Title:        Blue Wave Reader and Door Support Echo
Description:  Discussion and help with The Blue Wave Offline Mail System
              and its compatible updates.  Current Blue Wave Files
              available for RemoteAccess, QuickBBS, Telegard, Opus,
              Maximus and SuperBBS.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 40/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Hatchew, 1:2240/176.0@fidonet
              Scott Malin, 1:142/629.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Oct-92
Last changed: 28-Oct-92    Changed by: George Hatchew, 1:2240/176.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BNSFORUM                    Area Key: BNSFORUM
Title:        Steel City Buy and Sell Forum
Description:  A conference for local Network Buy and Sell Activities
Origin:
Distribution: NET244
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BOATING                     Area Key: BOATING
Title:        BOATING
Description:  General discussion of boating topics and items of interest
              to boaters.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Geno DellaMattia, 1:106/141.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Geno DellaMattia, 1:106/141.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BODYWORK                    Area Key: BODYWORK
Title:        Bodywork & Massage Therapy Forum
Description:  A forum for both layperson and bodywork professional to
              discuss various modalities of "healing" touch.  Demystifying
              human touch and educating about the body.  Recent
              developments in the field.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet Backbone, ADAnet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
              Craig Denega, 1:273/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      BOI-DOORS                   Area Key: BOIDOORS
Title:        BOI Doors and Utils
Description:  Information about and discussion of online doors and
              utilities written with the BBS Onliner Interface.
              Programmers, SysOps, and Users are welcome.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Andrew Mead, 1:3641/417.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Andrew Mead, 1:3641/417.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BOI-PROG                    Area Key: BOIPROG
Title:        BOI Programming
Description:  All discussions about programming with the BBS Onliner
              Interface, code fragments, bug reports, and related
              materials are welcome.  This public echo if for online door
              and utility programmers.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Andrew Mead, 1:3641/417.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Andrew Mead, 1:3641/417.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BRIT_CAR                    Area Key: BRITCAR
Title:        British Car Echo
Description:  A general conference for the discussion of British
              automobiles, their problems, sources for parts, and various
              remedies in keeping them running.  Various notices regarding
              club events, shows, and gatherings are posted regularly.
              This conference also serves as a means for members of
              various clubs to keep in contact over great distances.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BUDD_ACAD                   Area Key: BUDDACAD
Title:        Scholarly Buddhism
Description:  Discussion of Buddhist teachings, history, and events from a
              scholarly perspective.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gary Ray, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      BULL                        Area Key: BULL
Title:        Bull User's Group Conference
Description:  For users of BULL computers and Zenith PC's.  A place to
              exchange ideas and solve problems specific to those systems.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:326/406
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Doug Roberts, 1:326/406.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Doug Roberts, 1:326/406.0@fidonet


Tagname:      BURN                        Area Key: BURN
Title:        Disability and Burn Management
Description:  The BURN EchoMail conference is an international forum for
              the discussion of disability and burn management.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      BUSINESS                    Area Key: BUSINESS
Title:        Business Echo
Description:  A place to discuss starting / operating a business. NO ADS
              please.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 200/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Roy J. Tellason, 1:270/[e-mail]
              Sue Matthews, 1:105/[e-mail]
Date added:   7-Jul-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Roy J. Tellason, 270/716


Tagname:      CA-ABLED                    Area Key: CAABLED
Title:        California ABLED News Conference
Description:  A Fidonet conference dedicated to disseminating news about
              legislation and other issues concerning the disabled
              community in the state of California.  The main focus is
              news and discussion of issues, so this is not a "chat" echo.
              Primarily of interest to state residents, though others who
              are interested are welcome to join in the discussion.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET-ONLY REGION-10
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Guy Thomas, 1:161/40.0@fidonet
              Jan Murphy, 1:161/84.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Guy Thomas, 1:161/40.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CABLE-TV                    Area Key: CABLETV
Title:        Cable Television Echo
Description:  This new echo is designed to present pro-consumer
              information about the cable television industry.  The
              conference will delve deeply into cable legislation issues,
              new network offerings, new technology, and will be the
              springboard for lobbying Washington for consumer protections
              for cable tv subscribers.  The echo is not simply a
              mechanism to bash the cable tv industry, but rather to prod
              it into participating in a fully competitive multichannel
              service provider business environment.  Expect a lot of
              crossover information about cable's competitors, including
              telco-tv, C-band satellite, direct broadcast satellite,
              wireless cable, and other new technologies.  This is a new
              echo and will be placed on the backbone as soon as possible.
              Please contact Frank Kennedy at 1:124/4115.225 to be added
              to the mailing list for updates.
Origin:
Distribution: NET-124
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Frank Kennedy, 1:124/4115.225@fidonet
              Susie Kennedy, 1:124/4115.250@fidonet
Date added:   12-Jan-93
Last changed: 12-Jan-93    Changed by: Frank Kennedy, 1:124/4115.225@fidonet


Tagname:      CAD-CAM                     Area Key: CADCAM
Title:        Computer Aided Design/Drafting, Computer Aided Manufacturing
Description:  A conference supporting Computer Aided Design/Drafting and
              Computer Aided Manufacturing.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL, RBBSNET
Gateways:     RBBS via 1:10/8
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 40/Month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stan Bimson, 1:116/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: Stan Bimson, 116/32


Tagname:      CALLNY                      Area Key: CALLNY
Title:        New York Interests
Description:  A place for Ex-New Yorkers, Current New Yorkers and those
              interested in things New York, to get together.  Or if you
              just want to chat with New Yorkers, here is where to do it!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet
Date added:   5-Nov-92
Last changed: 5-Nov-92     Changed by: Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CANACHAT                    Area Key: CANACHAT
Title:        canada chatter
Description:  general topics of Canadian interest
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 1, REGION 12 AND 13, NETRONET
Gateways:     METRONET VIA 1:104/424
# Nodes:      48           Volume: 600/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jean-Pierre Beland, 1:243/41.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Jean-Pierre Beland, 1:243/41.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CANADA                      Area Key: CANADA
Title:        Canada Sysop Echo
Description:  A general conference for the discussion of affairs as
              pertaining to Sysops in Canada.  Discussions range from
              ancient (Canadian problems in general) to mediaeval (our
              phone system in parts of the country) to recent non- related
              events.  All Canadian FidoNet Sysops are welcome, as are
              others with permission of the moderator.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CANPOL                      Area Key: CANPOL
Title:        Canadian Politics Conference
Description:  A general conference for the discussion of political affairs
              as pertaining to Canada.  The conference is devoted to an
              exchange of opinions and discussions of political topics,
              petty peeves and nation shaking concerns.  Primary focus is
              on specifically Canadian issues.  All users and boards are
              welcome regardless of political stripe.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet
              Karl Pollak, 1:153/906.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CARCINOMA                   Area Key: CRCNM
Title:        Cancer Survivors
Description:  A conference dedicated to the discussion of surviving
              Cancer.  Primarily for those currently in treatment or
              therapy, in remission, or family members.  However other
              interested individuals are welcome.  A Electronic Support
              Group........
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet


Tagname:      CARE_GIVER                  Area Key: CRGVR
Title:        Care Giver
Description:  For those of us that have found ourselves thrust into a
              situation for which we were poorly prepared, the care of
              someone impaired.  Sharing of information, help, ideas,
              support and comfort.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet


Tagname:      CARS                        Area Key: CARS
Title:        Chatter about cars, old and new.
Description:  Automobile enthusiasts dominate the airwaves with personal
              gripes and intense opinions on anything having to do with
              cars.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      18           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Overton, 1:203/988.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Dave Overton, 1:203/988.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CAVERS                      Area Key: CAVERS
Title:        Spelunker's Forum
Description:  A conference for discussions about caving.  This echo is
              linked to the [e-mail] internet mailing list.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:233/15
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 1:233/13
# Nodes:      7            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CBM                         Area Key: CBM
Title:        Commodore Computer Conference
Description:  A technical conference for users of the Commodore 8-bit
              computers (i.e. PET, VIC-20, C-64, C-128 and Plus 4 programs
              and peripherals.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     1:10/8
# Nodes:      96           Volume: 800/Week        Rule File: CBMCONF.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Russell Prater, 1:3608/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Russell Prater, 3608/1


Tagname:      CBM-128                     Area Key: CBM128
Title:        CBM C-128 Computer Conference
Description:  * The CBM C-128 Computer Conference is dedicated to
              discussion of the Commodore C-128/C-128D computers, related
              hardware and software, new products, programming, news and
              information.... Anything'n'everything that relates to the
              C-128.  The basic idea is "Users helping Users" ....
              *_CBM-128_is_important!_*  It is one of the few remaining
              resources available to C-128 users at a time when industry
              support is on the decline.  I urge you to provide this
              support for them!
Origin:
Distribution: Zone 1 Backbone, FamilyNet, RBBSNet
Gateways:     1:115/887, 1:10/8
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 190/Week        Rule File: CBM128.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Jim Speerbrecher, 1:154/[e-mail]
Date added:   28-Jan-93
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Jim Speerbrecher, 154/92


Tagname:      CBM-GEOS                    Area Key: CBMGEOS
Title:        Commodore GEOS
Description:
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 25/month        Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Steve Dressler, 1:170/202.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Jan-93
Last changed: 12-Jan-93    Changed by: Steve Dressler, 1:170/202.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CDROM                       Area Key: CDROM
Title:        CD ROM Discussion and Information
Description:  A general chatter conference for discussing CD Rom and
              Laser-Optic technology
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 400/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Hall, 1:147/23.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 29-Jan-93    Changed by: Bob Hall, 1:147/23.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CD_ECHO                     Area Key: CDECHO
Title:        Compact Disc Echo
Description:  Discussion of musical compact discs (CD's) as well as the
              technical side of CD players.  Discussion of laserdiscs and
              LD players is also allowed, and encouraged.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Warnat, 1:324/174.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Jan-93    Changed by: Mark Warnat, 1:324/174.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CELLULAR                    Area Key: CELLULAR
Title:        Cellular Telephone Discussions
Description:  A conference that is used to discuss cellular phone usages,
              and answer any technical questions that  may arise from
              interested participants.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CFORSALE                    Area Key: CFORSALE
Title:        Commercial For Sale Message Area
Description:  Commercial buy and sell message area. Ads may be posted only
              by business, all may buy. No personal ads may be posted.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 500/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Don Sands, 1:203/601.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Don Sands, 1:203/601.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CFS                         Area Key: CFS
Title:        Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Description:  Anyone with CFS, involved in treating it, or just interested
              in the disease is invited to join this conference to
              exchange information.  Knowledge of practical treatments is
              often spread by word of mouth (and electronic mail).  So
              tell what you know about CFS and ask questions.  Let's put
              CFS to bed so we can rise up and get on with our lives.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE, ADANet
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 60/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Roger Burns, 1:279/[e-mail]
Date added:   13-Nov-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Tom Freeman, 279/14


Tagname:      CHAMELEON                   Area Key: CHMLN
Title:        Reptile, Amphibian & Exotic Pets Discussion Area
Description:  General chatter conference on reptiles, amphibians and
              exotic pets and whatever else seems appropriate at the time.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stephen Kunc, 1:163/227.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Stephen Kunc, 1:163/227.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CHAOS_LANDING               Area Key: CHSLNDNG
Title:        Chaos_landing
Description:  This echo is a free-form/free-speech echo. Topics range from
              the silly to the sublime, from serious to surreal. Openness
              and frankness are encouraged. There is NO 'set topic' or
              guidelines about what issues/topics may or may not be
              addressed -- this echo is formless. It exists in and of
              itself.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dennis Rivard, 1:322/2.14@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Dennis Rivard, 1:322/2.14@fidonet


Tagname:      CHATTER                     Area Key: CHATTER
Title:        Mindless Chatter Conference
Description:  A conference devoted to babbling on and on about utter
              nonsense.  For those in the United States, Canada and parts
              unknown.  People who post serious topics, personal messages,
              BBS ads, or advertising of ANY KIND will be verbally
              chastised by everybody in the whole blamed echo.  You have
              been warned!  Messages are light-hearted, with no chance of
              accidental seriousness.  A perfect place for stressed-out
              persons to find fast relief.  Hershey Bars allowed.
              Aardvarks allowed.  Nose picking allowed.  Cat jokes
              allowed.  Suspend your reality at the door and be ready to
              make fun of yourself.  No gross profanity allowed, unless
              you back it up with math proofs and brute force.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 750/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Boburka, 1:139/910.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Jan-93
Last changed: 24-Jan-93    Changed by: Joe Boburka, 1:139/910.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CHEKFREE                    Area Key: CHEKFREE
Title:        Checkfree Software Support Conference
Description:  Support Conference for Checkfree Software.  Pay your bills
              electronically using the US Federal Reserve System.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Pointer, 1:226/5200.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: David Pointer, 1:226/5200.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CHESS                       Area Key: CHESS
Title:        International Chess Echo
Description:  The International Chess Echo is a forum in which users
              discuss current chess topics (championships, software, etc);
              debate, teach and learn tactics; and are encouraged to
              participate in individual and/or tournament games of
              correspondence chess.  This echo is for all who enjoy any
              form of chess (Chinese Chess, etc)--from the First Time
              Player, to the Grandmaster!
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE, ZONE-3 BACKBONE, FAMILYNET LIMITED, RBBSNET
              LIMITED, WWIVNET LIMITED
Gateways:     ZONE-3 VIA 1:105/42, FAMILYNET VIA 1:11/5, RBBSNET VIA
              1:10/8, WWIVNET VIA 1:396/11
# Nodes:      97           Volume: 30/day          Rule File: CHESS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Tim Eichman, 1:2607/107.0@fidonet
              Shane Brown, 1:306/24.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Tim Eichman, 1:2607/107.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CHILD_ABUSE                 Area Key: CHLDBS
Title:        Child Abuse Information and Recovery
Description:  A conference for people who were abused as children either
              sexually, physicall or emotionally to share their recovery,
              and for anyone interested in stopping the cycle of abuse.
              Recovering perpetrators of sexual abuse are welcome to
              share.  All People who wish to discuss abuse are welcome to
              here.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Chartrand, 1:243/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Rick Chartrand, 1:243/26.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CHRONIC_PAIN                Area Key: CHRNCPN
Title:        Chronic Pain Discussion Area
Description:  A conference for the discussion of ailments causing chronic
              pain, treatments for pain, coping methods, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, GATED TO ADANET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 85/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CIVIL_WAR                   Area Key: CIVILWAR
Title:        Civil War
Description:  Discussion about the Civil War, its causes and effects.  A
              little education, a little fun.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 60/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Al Thorley, 1:387/628.1@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Al Thorley, 1:387/628.1@fidonet


Tagname:      CIVLIB                      Area Key: CIVLIB
Title:        Civil Liberties
Description:  Civil Liberties; the Bill of Rights and Constitution of the
              United States as applied to your rights. Discussion of
              Supreme Court cases, interpretation, freedom of speech,
              freedom of religion and government influence on religion,
              search and seizure, exclusionary rule, abortion, privacy,
              death penalty, right to representation by counsel, etc.
              Sponsored by the AzCLU, the Arizona affiliate of the
              American Civil Liberties Union. Originates at the BBS of the
              AzCLU [phone], (which operates only evenings and
              weekends, hence is a point from the distributing BBS,
              1:114/74.) Commentary about and criticism of the ACLU is
              welcomed. It's your right to do so!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 150/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2@fidonet


Tagname:      CLARION                     Area Key: CLARION
Title:        CLARION DEVLOPERS FORUM
Description:  This forum is for the discussion of the Clarion Personal,
              Clarion Professional and Clarion Database Developer and all
              associated add on utilites
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Gould, 1:112/36.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Dec-92     Changed by: Mike Gould, 1:112/36.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CLASSICAL                   Area Key: CLSSCL
Title:        Classical Music Discussion
Description:  The CLASSICAL echo is for discussion of all aspects of
              classical music.  This includes talk on theory, style,
              composers, what is happening with symphonies & other groups,
              individual performers, broadcasting, what does the future
              hold for classical music, and of course, just what IS
              "classical" music.  Reviews of performances and recordings
              are particularly welcome!  We're hoping to expand the
              distribution - netmail the moderator.
Origin:
Distribution: DC-VA-MD-WV
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sharon Allsup, 1:109/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Sharon Allsup, 109/361


Tagname:      CLASSIFIEDS                 Area Key: CLSSFDS
Title:        Classified Advertising Echo
Description:  A conference for all BBS'es to allow users to advertise
              items for sale, wanted, for trade, etc..  NON-COMMERCIAL ADS
              ONLY.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jean Cody, 1:2613/125.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Dec-92    Changed by: Jean Cody, 1:2613/125.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CLIPPER                     Area Key: CLIPPER
Title:        CLIPPER
Description:  International Clipper database language echo.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 100/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   J-Mag Guthrie, 1:106/2000.25@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: J-Mag Guthrie, 1:106/2000.25@fidonet


Tagname:      CLIPPINGS                   Area Key: CLPPNGS
Title:        Odyssey Newsclipping and announcement echo
Description:  An echo designed specifically for the posting of news
              clippings of fringe science events.  Echo restricted to
              Odyssey BBS Networks -only-.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ECHOMAIL, ODYSSEY BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CMX4SALE                    Area Key: CMX4SALE
Title:        Comics For Sale
Description:  Comics and comic character toys buy/sell/trade Available as
              either EchoMail or GroupMail (SysOp's choice)
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 3/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Walter Tietjen, 1:151/114.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Walter Tietjen, 1:151/114.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CNET                        Area Key: CNET
Title:        CNet Amiga BBS Software Support For CNet SysOps.
Description:  A discussion base for those owning CNet Software that would
              like to expand their knowledge of the program, be able to
              search for help with a problem, and offer suggestions for
              improvement. This area was created to establish a SysOp
              Conference Link to these sysops. Areafix 'CNET' via your HUB
              or contact your NEC for help.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mario Bonelli, 1:273/[e-mail]
              Shawn McNeece, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Gates Systems Robot, 273/934


Tagname:      CNETDEV                     Area Key: CNETDEV
Title:        COMNET BBS Software Development
Description:  A general discussion conference for Beta testers and anyone
              else interested int the development of COMNET BBS software.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:267/200
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 50/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Di Novo, 1:267/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Dec-92
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: Paul Di Novo, 267/200


Tagname:      COCO                        Area Key: COCO
Title:        Tandy Color Computer Conference
Description:  This conference is for discussion of COCO hardware and
              software, technical advice, help to new COCO users, COCO
              related companies, COCO Clubs, other computers as related to
              the COCO, the COCO in FIDONET, and anything else regarding
              the COCO and the promotion of the COCO community.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      65           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Wight, 1:345/200.0@fidonet
Date added:   5-Oct-92
Last changed: 5-Oct-92     Changed by: John Wight, 1:345/200.0@fidonet


Tagname:      COFFEE_KLATSCH              Area Key: CFFLTSH
Title:        A gossip and chit-chat echo with household overtones.
Description:  A general chatter conference for people interested in world
              and national events as well as what goes on in the home.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      18           Volume: 150/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tia Darrow, 1:128/68.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Oct-92
Last changed: 28-Oct-92    Changed by: Tia Darrow, 1:128/68.0@fidonet


Tagname:      COHOUSING                   Area Key: CHSNG
Title:        Cohousing discussion, networking & meetings
Description:  For cohousers, cohousing groups, and interested individuals.
              Provides a forum for networking, announcements, news,
              discussions, problem-solving, etc.  Electronic meetings
              allowed, with some limitations.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-IOWA CITY, LOCAL-OMAHA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 5/week          Rule File: COHOUSIN.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Wilma Keppel, 1:283/657.0@fidonet
              Don Doumakes, 1:285/666.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Wilma Keppel, 1:283/657.0@fidonet


Tagname:      COLLEGE                     Area Key: COLLEGE
Title:        College Echo
Description:  General discussion echo for college students, faculty, and
              staff.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 3
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Vargas, 1:117/120.666@fidonet
Date added:   27-Nov-92
Last changed: 27-Nov-92    Changed by: Jim Vargas, 1:117/120.666@fidonet


Tagname:      COMICS                      Area Key: COMICS
Title:        Comics Echo
Description:  The Comics Echo is devoted to discussion of comic books and
              all sorts of related topics such as adaptations in other
              media, newspaper comic strips, comics related RPGs and the
              like.  One thing that is NOT allowed is the buying, selling
              or trading of comics - users interested in such activity are
              recommended to try to find the CMX4SALE Echo.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      700          Volume: 40/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Thomer, 1:161/42.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dave Thomer, 1:161/42.0@fidonet


Tagname:      COMM                        Area Key: COMM
Title:        Communications Echo
Description:  An International Conference for the discussion of
              Communications. Appropriate topics include;   Modems and
              protocols, Comm pgms, Terminal emulation and BBS software,
              Telephone equipment & services, Fax devices and software.
              The discussion is primarily of a technical nature.  No
              advocacy of My widget is better than your widget.
              Discussions of policy and procedures of other bodies or
              agencies, or off topic threads, will be requested to move
              the discussion to a more appropriate echo area, or NetMail.
              COMM Echo Tech, a beginners introduction to the world of
              comm and its complex terminology, is featured twice a month
              (1st & 15th).
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone, International
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 50/Day          Rule File: COMM.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob R., 1:154/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob R., 154/40


Tagname:      COMPRESS                    Area Key: COMPRESS
Title:        Compression Software Discussion
Description:  The Compress echo is a forum to discuss compression software
              of all types including ARJ, ARC, LHA, PKZip, PAK, Squeeze
              and ZOO.  Commercial real time compression software such as
              Stacker or SuperStor is also on topic.  General discussion
              as well as product comparisons, tips tricks and traps will
              be focus.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michael Crosson, 1:203/49.0@fidonet
Date added:   21-Oct-92
Last changed: 21-Oct-92    Changed by: Michael Crosson, 1:203/49.0@fidonet


Tagname:      COMPUSALE                   Area Key: CMPSL
Title:        COMPUTER RELATED COMMERCIAL/NON-COMMERCIAL BUY/SELL ECHO
Description:  Computer Related Items-Hardware,Software,Modems, etc. ONLY
              Buy/Sell Want Ads permitted. Not Platform Specific
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      53           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   KYLE HEARN, 1:130/1008.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: KYLE HEARN, 1:130/1008.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CONCORD                     Area Key: CONCORD
Title:        Concord Coalition
Description:  We all have become aware of the potential devastation that
              unchecked deficit spending will have on this country. If
              something isn't done about it, we soon will be discussing
              what to do about a 6 trillion dollar debt in the 1996
              campaign. Where is the point of no return? The Concord
              Coalition is a non-profit, bi-partisan organization
              dedicated to educating the people about this very problem.
              It is headed by Democrat Paul Tsongas and Republican Warren
              Rudman. Warren Rudman is the U.S. Senator who did not seek
              re-election because he is discouraged by the do nothing
              system. Paul Tsongas is the former presidential candidate
              who's only failing was lack of money. This conference is a
              place to discuss these issues.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brenda Donovan, 1:202/701.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Nov-92
Last changed: 13-Nov-92    Changed by: Brenda Donovan, 1:202/701.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CONSULTING                  Area Key: CNSLTNG
Title:        CONSULTING
Description:  CONSULTING EchoMail conference is an international forum for
              management and technology consultants with a variety of
              specialties.  It is _not_ a general "help" echo. Some of the
              topics which are appropriate in this forum are: operation of
              a consulting practice, finding clients, getting contracts
              and getting paid, networking with other consultants, setting
              fees, starting a new practice and ethical issues pertaining
              to consulting.  Technical questions may be more properly
              directed to echos where they will be considered "on-topic".
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   William Degnan, 1:382/39.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: William Degnan, 1:382/39.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CONSUMER_REPORT             Area Key: CNSRRPT
Title:        Consumer Report
Description:  Discussions regarding products and services, pro/con. No
              advertisements. Idea gotten from various consumer concerns
              type magazines.  Founded by Rick Edwards.  See also,
              C_ADVOCAT (Consumer Advocate)
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 400/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Doug Wittich, 1:261/1082.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Doug Wittich, 1:261/1082.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CONTROV                     Area Key: CONTROV
Title:        Controversial
Description:  A forum for discussion of controversial topics, current
              events, and contemporary attitudes, with no (or very few)
              holds barred.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 600/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Charles Hill, 1:147/61.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Charles Hill, 1:147/61.0@fidonet


Tagname:      COOKING                     Area Key: COOKING
Title:        National Cooking Echo
Description:  To offer a place to discuss cooking/food and related topics
              the preparation, availability, appliances and tools related
              there to
Origin:
Distribution: ALL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      840          Volume: 840/Week        Rule File: COOKING.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Joann Pierce, 1:105/[e-mail]
Date added:   17-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: FileMgr GAMMA, 105/81


Tagname:      CPALSY                      Area Key: CPALSY
Title:        Cerebral Palsy
Description:  An electronic support group for the discussion of Cerebral
              Palsy.  Help, Support and information for and by those
              afflicted by C.P.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Cliff Jones, 2:254/71.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Cliff Jones, 2:254/71.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CPMTECH                     Area Key: CPMTECH
Title:        CP/M Technical Echoconference
Description:  For discussions and support of the CP/M family of operating
              systems from Digital Research, as well as emulators,
              work-alikes, and clones.  Topics also include the various
              software that runs under the systems, Fidonet and UUCP
              mailers for CP/M, and the hardware on which the systems run.
              Recently expanded to Fidonet Zone 2.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     Zone 2 via 1:260/1 Zone 3 via 1:1/3 Metronet via 1:285/424
              The Network via 1:11/50
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Winslade, 1:285/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Jack Winslade, 285/1


Tagname:      CRAFTING                    Area Key: CRAFTING
Title:        Craft and Needlework Hobbies of All Kinds
Description:  Discuss your favorite craft hobby and share pointers
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 700/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tandika Star, 1:308/10.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Jan-93
Last changed: 10-Jan-93    Changed by: Tandika Star, 1:308/10.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CRASH                       Area Key: CRASH
Title:        EmergNet Operation & Mission Discussion
Description:  General discussion related to EmergNet Operation EmergNet is
              a organization of Emergency Services related Computer BBS
              systems & Techno_Weenies dedicated to promoting & providing
              data communications for use in planning & responding to
              disasters.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTH AMERICA, BACKBONE
Gateways:     EMERGNET VIA 1:2610/14, GTNET VIA 1:116/36
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gary Reardon, 1:321/131.0@fidonet
              John Kihl, 1:2610/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Gary Reardon, 1:321/131.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CROSS                       Area Key: CROSS
Title:        Cross-Disability Awareness
Description:  Cross-Disability Awareness - General Disability Awarenss
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      CRPGS                       Area Key: CRPGS
Title:        Computer RGPs & Adventure Games
Description:  A forum for general discussion, support, reviews, hints,
              etc. of Computer Role Playing games and Adventure games of
              any sort.
Origin:
Distribution: NETMAIL REQUEST TO 1:161/414
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Derby, 1:161/414.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Nov-92
Last changed: 19-Nov-92    Changed by: Steve Derby, 1:161/414.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CSPSYSOP                    Area Key: CSPSYSOP
Title:        International CSP Sysop Echo
Description:  An echo for all Fido and Non-Fido CSP Sysops to chat and an
              area to build a CSP File library for all To also support an
              International CSP Sysop Organization
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE-CSPSYSOP
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Danny Burdick, 1:374/17.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Danny Burdick, 1:374/17.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CTS                         Area Key: CTS
Title:        Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Description:  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome discussion and support.  Originating
              within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      CURRENT_EVENTS              Area Key: CRRTVNS
Title:        SURVNET CURRENT EVENTS
Description:  Public announcements for SURVNET systems.  For information
              about SURVNET and this echo, freq SURVNET.ZIP from 1:105/711
              (v32b, H96) or 1:170/610 (v32b).
Origin:
Distribution: SURVNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 3/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CUSS                        Area Key: CUSS
Title:        Computer Users in the Social Sciences
Description:  An echo for students, professionals, and interested
              individuals who would like to discuss issues involving
              computers in the Social Sciences.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, 1:11/301
Gateways:
# Nodes:      81           Volume: 40/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Allbritten, 1:11/[e-mail]
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Bill Allbritten, 11/301


Tagname:      CXL                         Area Key: CXL
Title:        'C' programming Routines
Description:  A general support conference for the support of CXL/TCXL
              which are shareware/commercial product for the enhancement
              of the 'C'programming language.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 50/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jerry Russell, 1:374/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Russell, 1:374/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      CYBER                       Area Key: CYBER
Title:        CyberSpace and Virtual Reality
Description:  Discussion of CyberSpace and current Virtual Reality news.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     ZONE-2 VIA 2:253/513, ZONE-3 VIA 3:635/553
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 12/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Zak Smith, 1:154/736.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Zak Smith, 1:154/736.0@fidonet


Tagname:      C_ACTLINE                   Area Key: CACTLINE
Title:        Christian Action Line
Description:  This area lists legislative and corporate attacks on
              traditional family values. The purpose is to inform you as a
              voter and consumer so that you can write letters of concern
              or boycott as you feel appropriate. Factual submissions and
              discussion are welcome; NO DEBATE in this area. It is for
              informative purposes only.
Origin:
Distribution: FAMILYNET BACKBONE, OR PICKUP FROM MODERATOR
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ruth Grove, 1:387/507.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ruth Grove, 1:387/507.0@fidonet


Tagname:      C_ADVOCAT                   Area Key: CADVOCAT
Title:        Consumer Advocate
Description:  General discussion about consumer issues, legislation,
              boycotts, economic issues.  Anything "for the consumer."
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Al Thorley, 1:387/628.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Al Thorley, 1:387/628.0@fidonet


Tagname:      C_ECHO                      Area Key: CECHO
Title:        The International C Echo
Description:  Dedicated to discussions of interest to programmers using
              the C computer program langauge.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 125/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jon Guthrie, 1:106/2000.25@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Jon Guthrie, 1:106/2000.25@fidonet


Tagname:      DADS                        Area Key: DADS
Title:        Dads
Description:  Father-Child relationships, parenting skills, role models,
              nurturing, dealing with problems of
              divorce/custody/visitation, recreation, communication,
              discipline; being a good father.  Sponsored by the National
              Congress for Men and Children, a nationwide coalition of
              fathers' rights/divorce reform groups, and
              distributed/moderated from the NCMC BBS, Phoenix AZ, (602)
              840 4752, 1:114/74
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2@fidonet


Tagname:      DBASE                       Area Key: DBASE
Title:        Database topics, techniques, & advice.
Description:  For users of all database products based on the dBASE
              language.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Vukovic, 1:129/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: John Vukovic, 1:129/26.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DBRIDGE                     Area Key: DBRIDGE
Title:        D'Bridge Official Support Echo
Description:  Official D'Bridge Support Echo for D'Bridge Electronic Mail
              System
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     1:108/68 > 2: 3:
# Nodes:      1500         Volume: 75/day          Rule File: DBRIDGE.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   ARTHUR GREENBERG, 1:3601/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Jan-93
Last changed: 24-Jan-93    Changed by: ARTHUR GREENBERG, 1:3601/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DBTECH                      Area Key: DBTECH
Title:        D'Bridge Email Technical Support.
Description:  This echo is up to all D'Bridge users.  Is meant for the
              technical discussion of the uses of the D'Bridge Email
              system.  All points of concerning the use of DB are accepted
              in this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      1            Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tim Wool, 1:370/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Tim Wool, 1:370/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DB_NOVICE                   Area Key: DBNOVICE
Title:        D'Bridge Official Novice User Support Echo
Description:  Official D'Bridge Support Echo for Novice Users of D'Bridge
              as well as users with general DB and computer Problems.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     1:108/68 > 2: 3:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 15/day          Rule File: DB_NOVIC.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   ARTHUR GREENBERG, 1:3601/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Jan-93
Last changed: 27-Jan-93    Changed by: ARTHUR GREENBERG, 1:3601/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DCENVIRO                    Area Key: DCENVIRO
Title:        DC/Baltimore Regional Environmental Discussion
Description:  The DCENVIRO echo is for environmental and ecological talk
              and announcements in the Baltimore-DC Metro Region. Global,
              national, and local issues - especially the local issues! -
              are welcome here.  The Census Bureau says that the our
              combined DC-Baltimore Metropolitan Area stretches north to
              Pennsylvania and west to WVA and includes chunks of NJ and
              the Eastern Shore.  We hope to be able to cover issues
              within the entire region.
Origin:
Distribution: DC-VA-MD
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sharon Allsup, 1:109/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Sharon Allsup, 109/361


Tagname:      DEADHEAD                    Area Key: DEADHEAD
Title:        Grateful Dead Topics
Description:  A general chatter conference for fans of the Grateful Dead.
              Topics include concert reviews, schedules, rumor control and
              chit-chat regarding the Grateful Dead.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kay Akagi, 1:105/642.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Kay Akagi, 1:105/642.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DEBATE                      Area Key: DEBATE
Title:        DEBATE Conference
Description:  A general forum for participants to debate and discuss a
              wide range of political, historical, contemporary and
              philosophical topics.  Forceful discussion or debate is
              encouraged.  However, it should be clearly understood that
              personal attacks (flames), remarks deliberately intended to
              provoke other users ("baiting  or "goading"), and foul or
              abusive language will NOT be tolerated.  And while general
              religious topics are allowed, "sermonizing" does not belong
              here.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBS-NET
# Nodes:                   Volume: 85/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lester Garrett, 1:125/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Lester Garrett, 1:125/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DEMENTIA                    Area Key: DEMENTIA
Title:        The Dementia Discussion Echo
Description:  The Discussion is about Dementia in general (dementia is
              defined by saying that (a), it has to have it's twisted mood
              set into it (ie, Fish Heads by Barnes & Barnes, or Wet Dream
              by Kip Addotta), or anything that's REALLY funny! :) )  The
              Dr. Demento show is another draw off from this, along with
              any other thoughts.  Dementia includes Novelty Records,
              outrageous skits, live clips from skits, and so on. Also,
              suggestions are that if your area is broadcasting the Dr.
              Demento Show, that you PROCLAIM it! Let your Fellow
              Dementions and Dementites share in this great finding of
              yours!
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-SACRAMETRO, 1:108/250, 1:134/67, 1:202/1005, 1:207/117
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steven Blodgett, 1:203/19.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Steven Blodgett, 1:203/19.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DENVERNET                   Area Key: DNVRNT
Title:        Mormon
Description:  A religion conference dedicated to discussions of The Church
              of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and related
              topics.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Malin Jacobs, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Bruce Bodger, 170/400


Tagname:      DESHABILITADO               Area Key: DSHBLTD
Title:        Disabilities Support Echo in Spanish
Description:  The DESHABILITADO EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for discussion of disability in the Spanish language.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      DESQVIEW                    Area Key: DESQVIEW
Title:        DESQview Tech Conference
Description:  Discussion of DESQview, DESQview/X, QEMM, and other
              Quarterdeck products and how to make these powerful tools
              work on your PC in conjunction with other programs and
              specific hardware. Official Quarterdeck Technical Support
              available from a representative.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      350          Volume: 100/Day         Rule File: DESQVIEW.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Keith Wineka, 1:2220/[e-mail]
Date added:   22-Nov-92
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Keith Wineka, 2220/10


Tagname:      DEVAPREM                    Area Key: DEVAPREM
Title:        Devaprem
Description:  Discussion of the teachings of Devaprem.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Premananda, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      DFW_BBS                     Area Key: DFWBBS
Title:        Dallas/Fort Worth BBS Ads
Description:  A place for BBS Sysops and Users to tell us about their
              favorite BBS's and why they are so great! ANSI is allowed.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-DFW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      32           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Christopher Molnar, 1:124/1025.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Christopher Molnar, 1:124/1025.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DHARMA                      Area Key: DHARMA
Title:        Buddhist Philosophy & Practice
Description:  Buddhist theory, philosophy & practice. All schools welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      DHARMASYS                   Area Key: DHRMSYS
Title:        DharmaNet Administrative Conference
Description:  Administrative and chat echo for DharmaNet sysops.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet (Zone 96)
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   3-Mar-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      DIABETES                    Area Key: DIABETES
Title:        Diabetes discussions and support
Description:  Messages to/from diabetics relating to the control of the
              disease.
Origin:
Distribution: backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      375          Volume: 25/Day          Rule File: DIABETES.RUL
Flags:        <Sysops Only> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   John Hargrove, 1:382/[e-mail]
Date added:   12-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: John Hargrove of 1:382/68.0, 382/30


Tagname:      DIALYSIS                    Area Key: DIALYSIS
Title:        Disability and Dialysis Management
Description:  The DIALYSIS EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and dialysis management.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.MED.DIALYSIS
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      DIETING                     Area Key: DIETING
Title:        DIETING
Description:  People interested in healthy diets as well as weight loss
              and weight gain discussing all aspects of DIET.
Origin:
Distribution: CURRENTLY ON THE BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Pat Buttons, 1:321/111.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Pat Buttons, 1:321/111.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DIETS                       Area Key: DIETS
Title:        Diets and dieting.
Description:  Anything having to do with dieting, including the discussion
              of exercise, is welcome in this EchoNet conference.  Let us
              share with one another our strengths and weaknesses, our
              gains and losses; what has worked and what has failed.
              Recipes, however, are not permitted. Friendly and
              encouraging conversations make this conference a popular
              choice.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Cooney, 1:261/1081.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Brian Cooney, 1:261/1081.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DIGEST                      Area Key: DIGEST
Title:        JADA Discussion and Article Submission
Description:  The DIGEST EchoMail conference is used for the discussions
              of articles for the JADA (The Journal of the American
              Disability Association) Newsletter.  Originating within
              ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.EDU.DIGEST
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Peggy Mcbride, 94:3130/0.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Peggy Mcbride, 94:3130/0.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      DIRTY_DOZEN                 Area Key: DRTYDZN
Title:        PIRATING/HACKS/TROJAN/VIRUS ALERTS
Description:  An open discussion area for alerting the personal computing
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 8/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Haburne, 1:116/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Rick Haburne, 1:116/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DISASTERS                   Area Key: DSSTRS
Title:        Disaster Info/Relief/Recovery
Description:  Worldwide disaster information, notices and relief efforts
              including messages to and about people in the disaster area.
              Preparedness information and discussions aimed at improving
              relief response and recovery are also encouraged.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE, ZONE 3 BACKBONE
Gateways:     3:632/387 VIA 1:374/14
# Nodes:      91           Volume: 24/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Marianne Cowley, 1:377/3.0@fidonet
              Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Marianne Cowley, 1:377/3.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Divining
Description:  Tarot, Runes, I Ching, Scrying, other means of divniation
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATELY DISTRIBUTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Dec-92
Last changed: 10-Dec-92    Changed by: Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DLG_INFO                    Area Key: DLGINFO
Title:        DLG Professional Information
Description:  This echo is for discussing topics related to the DLG
              Professional Bulletin Board Operating system for the Amiga.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     ZONE-2 VIA 1:140/90
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Oliphant, 1:202/503.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mike Oliphant, 1:202/503.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DMNGATES                    Area Key: DMNGATES
Title:        Domain-Gating Support Conference
Description:  This conference is for the support of the DOMAIN gating
              program originally written by Jim Nutt.  Domain-Gating is
              the future of our technology! Available in both EchoMail and
              GroupMail formats.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     GROUPMAIL VIA 1:107/3, USENET VIA 1:107/10
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Burt Juda, 1:107/309.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Burt Juda, 1:107/309.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DND                         Area Key: DND
Title:        Dungeons & Dragons Discussion Base
Description:  The purpose the International Dungeons & Dragons (DND) echo
              is to provide an active forum for the discussion of
              "Dungeons & Dragons" type mediaeval game systems.  The DND
              echo is provided for mediaeval fantasy role players to come
              together to exchange ideas and experience, and to discuss
              new ideas as they relate to the topic of the echo, and to
              further the course of their experience and expertise as
              Players and GMs alike.  This forum has been designated as a
              "Discussion" echo only, and is a companion to the "AD&D"
              echo, which is a "RPG Gaming" echo.  The running of role
              play games in the DND echo is strictly prohibited.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      62           Volume: 20/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rodney Barnes, 1:347/6.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Rodney Barnes, 1:347/6.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DOGFIGHT                    Area Key: DOGFIGHT
Title:        Dogfight Echomail Conference
Description:  A general help conference for all users of Dogfight and
              frontend programs that are being interfaced with the
              Spitfire Bulletin Board software.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Vernon Merck, 1:161/306.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Vernon Merck, 1:161/306.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DOGHOUSE                    Area Key: DOGHOUSE
Title:        Dog Lovers' Discussions
Description:  We created this echo for the free, open and entertaining
              discussion of man's (and woman's!) best friend.  Stories
              about your favorite canine, as well as discussion of health
              care, news and general socializing about dogs will be
              on-topic and okay by us.  We think this echo is a really
              nice addition to your BBS, after all - the network's named
              for a dog, ya know!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Missy Cauldwell, 1:231/370.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Missy Cauldwell, 1:231/370.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DOORGAMES                   Area Key: DRGMS
Title:        Door Games Discussion Echo
Description:  An echo for the discussion and support of door games by door
              game door game authors, sysops, and users.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 140/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Derby, 1:161/414.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Steve Derby, 1:161/414.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DOORWARE                    Area Key: DOORWARE
Title:        Support Echo and General Door Development Forum
Description:  Support Echo and General Door Development Forum
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 240/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DR_DEBUG                    Area Key: DRDEBUG
Title:        Doctor Debug's Laboratory
Description:  Computer related information, help, and humor.  A Echo for
              all makes of computers and all computer languages.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 75/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stu Turk, 1:129/26.2@fidonet
              Kevin Barkes, 1:129/38.2@fidonet
Date added:   10-Oct-92
Last changed: 10-Oct-92    Changed by: Stu Turk, 1:129/26.2@fidonet


Tagname:      DTP                         Area Key: DTP
Title:        Desktop Publishing
Description:  The conference in which all desktop publishing products, DOS
              and Windows versions, are discussed -- Xerox Ventura
              Publisher, Aldus PageMaker, Power Up! Express Publisher,
              PFS:First Publisher and more.  Everyone is welcome: Novice,
              Intermediate, Advanced, Expert.  And those merely curious.
              In today's business and private sectors, it is nearly
              impossible not to find a real need for the advantages
              offered by low-end and high-end DTP capabilities:  community
              or business newsletters; merchant low-cost, high-quality
              advertising brochures; annual reports with spectacular
              graphics.  You name it! The DTP Echo thrives on sharing
              ideas and experiences gleaned from participants at all
              levels of this exciting endeavor.  And those who have never
              given desktop publishing more than a (frightful) passing
              thought find helpful, insightful suggestions and guidance.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      DWARFISM                    Area Key: DWARFISM
Title:        Dwarfism and disability conference
Description:  The DWARFISM Echomail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of how dwarfism affects Little People and
              their families.  To parents of Little People, we offer an
              information resource.  To Little People, we offer a forum
              for discussion of the problems, challenges and triumphs of
              living a life of short stature. Originating within ADAnet
              (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADAnet (Zone 94), Internet
Gateways:     Internet via 94:121/10 (aka 1:351/233) adanet.med.dwarfism
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rob Jacobsen, 94:2060/1@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1@ADAnet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Rick Catania, 230/22


Tagname:      EAST_ONT_TRADE              Area Key: ESTNTTRD
Title:        Eastern Ontario Trade Echo
Description:  For participating FidoNet systems in Eastern Ontario.  Items
              to Buy, Sell, or Trade, are posted here.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHSTAR
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EC13                        Area Key: EC13
Title:        Region 13 Echomail Conference
Description:  A conference for the discussion of echomail routing
              techniques
Origin:       1:2605/600
Distribution: Region 13 Backbone
Gateways:     None
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 35/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Tom Lawrence, 1:2605/[e-mail]
Date added:   27-Feb-93
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: Tom Lawrence, 2605/606


Tagname:      ECHO50                      Area Key: ECHO50
Title:        Serious and humorous SysOp chatter.
Description:  Required conference for Echonet SysOps; serious
              announcements are made here; light banter is also enjoyed.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      325          Volume: 60/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECHODOR                     Area Key: ECHODOR
Title:        EchoDor Users
Description:  An echo for information about EchoDor.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 15/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Robert Mccullough, 1:116/1000.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Robert Mccullough, 1:116/1000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECHOMOD                     Area Key: ECHOMOD
Title:        Required conference for all EchoNet moderators.
Description:  Administrative conference.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECHO_REQ                    Area Key: ECHOREQ
Title:        Echo Requests
Description:  Announce your echos here!  Not limited to just FIDOnet
              echos.  SYSOP <write> only at this time (by popular vote.)
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECHO_TEEN                   Area Key: ECHOTEEN
Title:        Teenage chatter.
Description:  While all are welcome, teenagers comprise the bulk of this
              popular conference; all topics concerning teenagers are
              welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 35/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Gurski, 1:261/1062.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
              Dan McCarriar, 1:261/1062.6@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Mike Gurski, 1:261/1062.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECOLOGY                     Area Key: ECOLOGY
Title:        Ecology, problems and potential solutions.
Description:  A conference about the ecology of planet Earth.  What are
              the problems with the ecology of our world and what can we
              do about solving those problems.  Chatter is welcome on
              anything at least vaguely related to the ecology.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBS VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lon Levy, 1:154/11.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Feb-93
Last changed: 1-Feb-93     Changed by: Lon Levy, 1:154/11.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECOMNET                     Area Key: ECOMNET
Title:        Emergency and Public Safety Communications
Description:  This echo is for professionals and citizens alike who are
              interested in Emergency and Public Safety Communications
              systems.  Topics include 911 & E911 systems, Computer Aided
              Dispatch systems, radio and telephone systems, operating
              methods and procedures, and all other aspects of Police,
              Fire, EMS, and Public Safety communications operations. The
              echo is of particular interest to Dispatchers,
              Administrators, and other professionals in the field. This
              echo is open to the public, but currently it is in private
              distribution. Contact the Moderator for a feed or file
              request ECOMNET for more info.
Origin:
Distribution: NATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Collins, 1:2613/505.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Steve Collins, 1:2613/505.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECONET                      Area Key: ECONET
Title:        Ecology Network
Description:  The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for the
              exchange of information and news relating to environmental
              problems and solutions.  This conference is strictly for
              environmentalists, conservationists, and people who want to
              learn about what can be done to protect the planet and its
              resources for future generations.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 35/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Larry Fletcher, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Larry Fletcher, 102/129


Tagname:      ECONOMY_NOW                 Area Key: ECNMYNW
Title:        Current economic issues.
Description:  Discussions of economic issues and concerns facing citizens
              of the United States and Canada.  While political points of
              view may weave into the threads on occasion, this is not the
              conference for politics, per se, to be discussed outside the
              realm of economics.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ted Rosenberg, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ted Rosenberg, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ECPROG                      Area Key: ECPROG
Title:        East Coast Programmer's Echo
Description:  Originally a forum for east-coast based programmers, this
              conference is open to programmers throughout the world.  If
              you program (or would like to!) in C, Pascal, Assembler,
              BASIC, RPG, or what-have-you, this is the echo you've been
              looking for.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Dunworth, 1:267/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Feb-93
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Brian Dunworth, 267/54


Tagname:      EC_DEV                      Area Key: ECDEV
Title:        Ezycom Development Echo
Description:  Ezycom Third party development echo
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     3:633/152 VIA 1:387/635
# Nodes:      19           Volume: 18/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Peter Davies, 3:633/152.0@fidonet
              Robin Cook, 1:387/635.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Oct-92
Last changed: 30-Oct-92    Changed by: Peter Davies, 3:633/152.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EC_SUPPORT                  Area Key: ECSPPRT
Title:        Ezycom Support Echo
Description:  Ezycom Support echo
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     3:633/152 VIA 1:387/635
# Nodes:      19           Volume: 380/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Peter Davies, 3:633/152.0@fidonet
              Robin Cook, 1:387/635.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Oct-92
Last changed: 30-Oct-92    Changed by: Peter Davies, 3:633/152.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EDI                         Area Key: EDI
Title:        Electronic Data Interchange Conference
Description:  A non-technical/technical conference for users, managers and
              programmers of EDI software
Origin:
Distribution: USA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      9            Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Dahlco, 1:102/138.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: George Dahlco, 1:102/138.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EDUCATION                   Area Key: EDCTN
Title:        Education and Related Discussions
Description:  General discussion about public and private education.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:18/98
Gateways:     PRIME NETWORK
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Winter, 1:18/98.0@fidonet
              John Nash, 1:227/150.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Jan-93     Changed by: Steve Winter, 1:18/98.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EDUCATOR                    Area Key: EDUCATOR
Title:        EDUCATOR
Description:  Educators, parents and others discussing issues of interest
              to teachers.
Origin:
Distribution: CURRENTLY ON THE BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Morton Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Morton Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EDUTEL                      Area Key: EDUTEL
Title:        Disability and Distance Education Issues
Description:  The EDUTEL EchoMail conference is an international forum for
              the discussion of disability and distance education.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.EDU.SPEC-ED
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ELECTRONICS                 Area Key: ELCTRNCS
Title:        Home Electronics and Appliances Discussions
Description:  A conference for the discussion of home electronic
              equipment, as well as occasional forays into theoretical
              electronics.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      90           Volume: 175/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EMPLOY                      Area Key: EMPLOY
Title:        Job opportunities and chitchat about employment.
Description:  For those seeking employment, job openings are listed.
              Also, discussions about the many facets of concern in
              today's marketplace.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stan Hirschman, 1:282/40.20@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.20@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Stan Hirschman, 1:282/40.20@fidonet


Tagname:      EMPTY_HAND                  Area Key: EMPTYHND
Title:        Martial Arts, theory and practice
Description:  Discussion of theory and practice of martial arts and their
              spirit of avoiding conflict and violence. All schools
              welcome. (Began March 1, 1993)
Origin:       96:802/39 DharmaNet
Distribution: DHARMANET, FIDONET
Gateways:     Fidonet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   G. Adam Stanislav, 1:129/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Mar-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: G. Adam Stanislav, 129/39


Tagname:      EMS                         Area Key: EMS
Title:        Emergency Medical Services
Description:  Discussion of topics related to Emergency Medical Services
Origin:
Distribution: NORTH AMERICA, BACKBONE
Gateways:     EMERGNET VIA 1:2610/14, GTNET VIA 1:116/36
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gary Reardon, 1:321/131.0@fidonet
              Dan Mohrbacher, 1:119/1033.0@fidonet
              Mike Reardon, 1:280/6.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Gary Reardon, 1:321/131.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ENET_HOBBIES                Area Key: ENTHBBS
Title:        All hobbies except modeming and computers.
Description:  Nifty conference for those wanting to chat about their
              hobbies.  Stamp collecting, fishing, model railroading,
              bicycling, etc., are welcome topics.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ENET_TECH                   Area Key: ENETTECH
Title:        Help with multi-zone technical problems.
Description:  EchoNet technical SysOp conference.  The forum is
              conversational, not didactic in nature.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      180          Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ENTREPRENEUR                Area Key: ENTRPRNR
Title:        Entrepreneur conference
Description:  This conference is for those who own their own business or
              who are are self-employed, or would like to be.  We also
              talk about various money-making opportunities, legal
              matters, and other topics of interest to those in business
              for themselves.  It is not intended for discussion of
              Multi-Level Marketing.  Therefore, to help keep the topics
              separated, the conference rules require that sysops who
              carry ENTREPRENEUR must also carry the MLM conference
              (please see the entry for MLM ).
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chris Gunn, 1:202/[e-mail]
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Chris Gunn, 202/1008


Tagname:      ENVIRON                     Area Key: ENVIRON
Title:        Environmental Issues
Description:  An Environmental discussion forum where topics can range
              from diapers to Nuclear power plants.  Any topic that has
              something to do with the environment is welcomed.  Backbone
              distributed so this echo is available or should be anywhere.
              Currently, approximately 40 nodes are linked to the echo and
              it is exported to several other nets through gateways. The
              Echo is Canadian based but has links worldwide.  The
              Majority of the links are in North America with one in
              Japan.  There is no Co-moderator in this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 50/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   James Farrow, 1:163/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: James Farrow, 163/242


Tagname:      EN_HAM                      Area Key: ENHAM
Title:        Amateur radio (Ham) in EchoNet.
Description:  Current licensing and FCC regulations.  Technical
              radio/electronic theory.  Antenna theory and construction.
              Suppliers of Amateur equipment.  DX'ing (working contacts
              with foreign countries).  Future DXpeditions.  ARRL (Amateur
              Radio Relay League) discussions, contests, awards.  VHF/UHF
              operations.  Packet Radio.  Storm Chasers and other disaster
              related services offered by Hams.  MARS (Military/Amateur
              Radio Service).  Sunspot activity as related to
              communications.  OSCAR.  Ham Radio's satellite operations.
              Bouncing radio communications off the moon.  SSTV (SlowScan
              TV).  Morse code tips and techniques.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   James Ray, 1:124/8002.0@fidonet
              Alan Jurison, 1:260/375.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: James Ray, 1:124/8002.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EN_QEDIT                    Area Key: ENQEDIT
Title:        QEdit discussions in EchoNet.
Description:  Discussions and hints on the highly popular ASCII text
              editor QEdit produced by SemWare.  Registered and
              non-registered users are welcome to participate; while this
              is not a "Vendor's" conference, many responses from the
              QEdit technical support people at SemWare are offered.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EN_SPORTS                   Area Key: ENSPORTS
Title:        All-Sports Echo
Description:  Lively discussions on just about anything directly related
              to regulation sports; armchair participants and Monday
              Morning Quarterbacks are definitely welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sonya Whitaker-Quandt, 1:369/3.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Sonya Whitaker-Quandt, 1:369/3.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EP-ADMIN                    Area Key: EPADMIN
Title:        EPubNet Administration echo
Description:  Discussion of policy for the administration of the EPubNet
              Electronic Publishing Network. Open to all users who are
              interested.
Origin:
Distribution: INDEPENDANT
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EP-AUTHOR                   Area Key: EPAUTHOR
Title:        EPubNet Author's conference
Description:  Discussion for authors interested and involved in electronic
              publishing.
Origin:
Distribution: INDEPENDANT
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 20/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EP-BOOKSTORE                Area Key: EPBKSTR
Title:        EPubNet Electronic Bookstore conference
Description:  Discussion of running a BBS with publications for download
              as a major function. Technical and other issues. Of special
              interest is discussion of running such an operation for
              profit.
Origin:
Distribution: INDEPENDANT
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 15/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EP-GENERAL                  Area Key: EPGNRL
Title:        EPubNet General Discussion/Chatter
Description:  General Chat/Discussion echo for EPubNet sysops and users
Origin:
Distribution: INDEPENDANT
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EP-PUBLISH                  Area Key: EPPBLSH
Title:        EPubNet Electronic Publisher's conference
Description:  The business end of producing, promoting and distributing
              publications in electronic form, both profit and non-profit.
Origin:
Distribution: INDEPENDANT
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EP-SYSOP                    Area Key: EPSYSOP
Title:        EPubNet Sysops
Description:  For Sysops carrying EPubNet File and/or Message Areas.
              Contains announcements, technical discussion.
Origin:
Distribution: EPUBNET, COMING TO FILEBONE SOON!
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Dec-92     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EP-TOOLS                    Area Key: EPTOOLS
Title:        Electronic Publishing Software Support
Description:  Discussion of software used to publish text to be
              distributed and read on computers, such as hypertext
              systems.
Origin:
Distribution: EPUBNET, COMING TO FILEBONE SOON!
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Dec-92     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EPISCOPAL                   Area Key: EPSCPL
Title:        Episcopal Echo
Description:  The Episcopal Echo is an area for all Episcopalians and
              other members of the Anglican Communion to get together and
              discuss everything from renegade bishops to swinging
              incense.  The echo is open to all people, regardless of
              their religion.
Origin:       1:373/14
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Chris Spray, 1:373/[e-mail]
Date added:   7-Mar-93
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Chris Spray, 373/14


Tagname:      EQUUS                       Area Key: EQUUS
Title:        HORSE DISCUSSION ECHO
Description:  Area for the discussion of the horses and horsemanship, all
              breeds and all styles of riding. Family area and friendly..
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, NET-13 NET-102, NET-103, NET-124, NET-170,
              NET-202, NET-203, NET-265, NET-322, NET-388, NET-396,
Gateways:
# Nodes:      129          Volume: 70/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet
              Mike May, 1:260/202.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EVOLUTION                   Area Key: EVLTN
Title:        Evolutionary Mechanism Theory Discussion
Description:  Discussion of evolutionary theory topics, field biology,
              relevant observations in ecology, geology, astronomy,
              genetics, and population biology.  Especially geared toward
              providing a communications channel for scientists organizing
              against the anti-science SciCre forces: future topics to
              include prototype SciCre "argument"/scientific response
              pairs.  While SciCre-ists are encouraged to use this channel
              for distribution of their propaganda (as opposed to being
              off-topic or unwelcome in SCIENCE, PHYSICS, and other
              echoes), it should be noted that SciCre-ists will receive
              exactly the level of respect that they give here.  The
              distribution is public for this echo.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      26           Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Wesley Elsberry, 1:347/303.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Wesley Elsberry, 1:347/303.0@fidonet


Tagname:      EXOTIC_BIRDS                Area Key: EXTCBRDS
Title:        Exotic Birds Echo
Description:  A place to discuss all aspects of the Avian World, from
              keeping birds as pets, to bird watching, to the natural
              histories of wild bird species.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBS-NET
# Nodes:      0            Volume: 40/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dee Lamzaki, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   20-Jul-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Dee Lamzaki, 125/102


Tagname:      E_PUB                       Area Key: EPUB
Title:        Electronic Publishing
Description:  Discussion of the writing, distribution, and reading of
              publications entirely by computer. Current and future E-Pub,
              the tools (Hypertext), and what is needed to advance the
              field.
Origin:
Distribution: NET 3603, 377, 363
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Kief Morris, 1:3603/210.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FALCON_CBCS                 Area Key: FLCNCBCS
Title:        Falcon CBCS Amiga BBS Support
Description:  The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an
              avenue of assistance and information to sysops and users of
              the Falcon CBCS by Brian Fehdrau and third party utilities.
              Configuration, installation and other setup problems are
              within the scope of this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     12/12
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 5/Day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Robert Williamson, 1:167/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Robert Williamson @ 1:167/104.0, 167/104


Tagname:      FANTA-SCI                   Area Key: FANTASCI
Title:        Deals with all science fiction topics.
Description:  For the serious and fun-loving addicts of science fiction.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Gurski, 1:261/1062.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1062.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Mike Gurski, 1:261/1062.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FCC                         Area Key: FCC
Title:        Radio and Data Telecommunications Regulation
Description:  A forum for discussing any form of telecommunications
              regulation.  Whether its about the FCC, broadcast radio,
              two-way radio, AT&T, local local telephone company, or a
              State public utilities regulatory agency, bring your
              concerns here.  Help stamp out unwarranted voice and data
              telecommunications regulation.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:2604/102, BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      290          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Alan Boritz, 1:2604/102.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Jan-93     Changed by: Alan Boritz, 1:2604/102.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FDECHO                      Area Key: FDECHO
Title:        FrontDoor/TosScan Support Conference
Description:  Support conference for users of FrontDoor, TosScan, and
              related utilities.
Origin:
Distribution: TIPTOP, TAP, BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-6
Gateways:     2:310/11 VIA 1:260/340, 3:690/625 VIA 1:260/340
# Nodes:      250          Volume: 200/week        Rule File: FDECHO.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Joaquim Homrighausen, 2:270/17@fidonet
              Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400@fidonet
              Michael Butler, 3:712/515@fidonet
Date added:   13-Oct-92
Last changed: 13-Oct-92    Changed by: Joaquim Homrighausen, 2:270/17@fidonet


Tagname:      FEMALE_SYSOP                Area Key: FMLSYSP
Title:        Female Sysops Echo
Description:  A gathering place for female sysops, points and
              "wanna-bees".  Subjects range from sysop problems to general
              chit-chat.  Male sysops are welcome to carry this echo for
              their female users and downlinks, but PLEASE, no male
              posting.
Origin:
Distribution: NATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      23           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Cyndi Collins, 1:2613/505.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Cyndi Collins, 1:2613/505.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FEMINISM                    Area Key: FEMINISM
Title:        Feminism and Gender Issues
Description:  A discussion conference on feminism and gender issues.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet
Date added:   11-Jan-93
Last changed: 11-Jan-93    Changed by: Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet


Tagname:      FERRET_FORUM                Area Key: FRRTFRM
Title:        FERRET FORUM
Description:  A special interest forum for ferret owners, ferret fanciers
              and others interested in learning more about ferrets -
              including, but not limited to husbandry, breeding, showing
              and lobbying for legislation in states and municipalities
              where ferrets are not yet welcome. FERRET FORUM also serves
              as a conduit of information, articles and bulletins provided
              by members of the FERRET NEWS NETWORK and the INTERNATIONAL
              FERRET NEWS SERVICE (IFNS).
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 12/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Roger McMillian, 1:115/622.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Roger McMillian, 1:115/622.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FE_HELP                     Area Key: FEHELP
Title:        FastEcho Mail Tosser Help/Support Echo
Description:  A general help/support Echo for FastEcho and related support
              programs.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, TIPTOP
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 45/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ken Maskall, 1:2607/302.0@fidonet
              Dave Rasche, 1:2607/302.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Jan-93
Last changed: 28-Jan-93    Changed by: Ken Maskall, 1:2607/302.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FIDO                        Area Key: FIDO
Title:        FidoBBS Topics
Description:  A conference for FidoBBS SysOps. Discussion includes all
              aspects of FidoBBS, current version 12U. Latest techniques,
              upgrades, utilities, and doors are all valid subjects. This
              is NOT a conference for discussion of FidoNet (tm)!
              Restricted to SysOp participation ONLY, although SysOps of
              other Systems are encouraged to participate.
Origin:
Distribution: BackBone
Gateways:     Zone 8 via 1:10/8
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Ray Brown, 1:135/[e-mail]
              Tom Jennings, @fido.wps.com
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 28-Feb-93    Changed by: Ray_ Brown, 135/70


Tagname:      FIDOBILL                    Area Key: FIDOBILL
Title:        FIDOBILL Software Support
Description:  Software support echo for the FIDOBILL Billing/Accounting
              program.  Software support, inter-user discussion, and
              general program release announcements will be found in this
              echo.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1-BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Craig Steiner, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 6-Mar-93     Changed by: Craig Steiner, 104/332.1


Tagname:      FIDOCON92                   Area Key: FDCN92
Title:        Fidonet Zone 1 Conference 1992
Description:  FidoCon '92  September 4-6  Summit Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
              Registration information 1-800-899-3585 ( 8am - 5 pm CST ).
              Echo is for everyone with input to planning and
              arrangements.  PO Box 550542 Dallas, TX  75355-0542
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ron Bemis, 1:124/6119.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ron Bemis, 1:124/6119.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FIDODOOR                    Area Key: FIDODOOR
Title:        FIDOdoor & Utility Discussions
Description:  An echo for the discussion of FIDOdoor, it's utilities, and
              support programs.  New ideas, Q&A messages, etc, are
              welcome.  FIDOdoor is a Fidonet(tm) message editor for
              Atari-ST computers.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Jones, 1:231/370.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Oct-92
Last changed: 28-Oct-92    Changed by: Bill Jones, 1:231/370.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FIDOPCB                     Area Key: FIDOPCB
Title:        Support Echo for the FidoPCB, PCBoard<-->Fido interface
Description:  A support Echo for the FidoPCB Mail Tosser/Scanner for
              systems running PCBoard as their BBS software.  The
              conference serves as a forum for discussing the program,
              troubleshooting, tips, ideas for future releases, and some
              talk about interaction with the Front Ends supported by the
              program.  While decidedly off-topic, talk about Slovenia
              does pop up on occasion, just to keep things interesting ;)
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     ZONE-2 VIA 1:273/214
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Silberstern, 1:273/214.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Jan-93
Last changed: 27-Jan-93    Changed by: George Silberstern, 1:273/214.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FILE_MOVERS                 Area Key: FLMVRS
Title:        Filebone Hubs conference
Description:  This echo is for the Hubs who make up the Filebone.  The
              Filebone is a file distribution system.  This echo is used
              to coordinate it.
Origin:
Distribution: FILEBONE HUBS
Gateways:     ZONE 2 VIA 1:107/230
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Souvestre, 1:396/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: John Souvestre, 1:396/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FILE_REQ                    Area Key: FILEREQ
Title:        File Distribution Networks Files, Info, & Links
Description:  Files Announcements from FDN Headquarter System, For
              Requesting info about or link up with File Distribution
              Networks, or looking for particular files.  File
              Announcement Distribution Messages are placed in the Echo by
              File Distribution Network Coordinators Headquarters (or
              authorized source) only. This echo is for SysOps to Post but
              it may be carried online for users as ReadOnly.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE ---
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 7/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Kevin Snively, 1:116/29.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Kevin Snively, 1:116/29.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FILK                        Area Key: FILK
Title:        Science Fiction Fannish Folksongs
Description:  Devoted to fannish folksongs, or "filksongs", a long
              established SF fannish tradition.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kay Shapero, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Nicolai Shapero, 102/524


Tagname:      FILM                        Area Key: FILM
Title:        Film & Movie Review
Description:  A national echo conference dealing with all facets of filmed
              entertainment including movies, videos, and television. The
              echo is geared to all ages with an interest in film and with
              questions or information to pose to a general audience.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      125          Volume: 280/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mat Hough, 1:379/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   21-Nov-92
Last changed: 21-Nov-92    Changed by: Mat Hough, 1:379/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FINDERS                     Area Key: FINDERS
Title:        People Looking for other People/Missing Persons
Description:  A place to post messages looking for out-of-touch friends,
              missing persons -- a national and global people finders
              echo.  My goal is to be on every in the world.  Fre'q
              FINDERS from 1:215/53 for more information.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      1            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sir James, 1:215/53.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Sir James, 1:215/53.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FINEARTS                    Area Key: FINEARTS
Title:        The Fine Arts Conference
Description:  This conference is for anyone who enjoys the Fine Arts, from
              Theatre to Poetry, Painting or Sculpure, and all in between.
              This is for the person who performs, or simply enjoys.  This
              is an open conference.  We pass on film festival info, talk
              about Longfellow, or discuss oil painting.  Join us!  We
              hope to be backbone soon.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:352/777, ICDMNET, REGION17
Gateways:     ICDM_NET
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tomas Hood, 1:352/777.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Tomas Hood, 1:352/777.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FIREARMS                    Area Key: FIREARMS
Title:        Firearms TECHNICAL DISCUSSION ECHO
Description:  Discussion area for shooters: from novice to expert on
              subjects ranging from hunting to  self-defense. This is a
              technical area, the political discussions  go to the RTKBA
              echo.. the firearms echo companion
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, 10/8, 19/3 NET-102, NET-103, NET-105, NET-109,
              NET-129, NET-135, NET-137, NET-147, NET-151, NET-300,
              NET-372
Gateways:
# Nodes:      84           Volume: 400/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FIRENET                     Area Key: FIRENET
Title:        Fire and Emergency Medical related topics
Description:  A general conference dealing with fire, EMS, SCBA, hazardous
              materials and other related topics.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, RACENET
Gateways:     USENET VIA 343/94, BITNET VIA 343/94
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chuck Sanders, 1:128/16.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Nov-92
Last changed: 16-Nov-92    Changed by: Chuck Sanders, 1:128/16.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FISHING                     Area Key: FISHING
Title:        Fishing discussions of all kinds
Description:  This echo is for the discussion of fishing of all types.
              Tell us your fish stories. Saltwater, Fresh and Ice fishing
              are all on topic. Please no stories about one arm fishermen.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Parker, 1:383/10.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Nov-92
Last changed: 13-Nov-92    Changed by: John Parker, 1:383/10.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FLAME                       Area Key: FLAME
Title:        National Flame! Echo
Description:  A general "no-holds-barred" echo for a heated discussion and
              debate about almost anything you care to Flame about! The
              echo can get quite nasty and "hot," but there is a general
              attempt by all participants to argue/debate/bitch in an
              intelligent and lively way, though regression into ad
              hominem assaults ("personal attacks") and/or resorting to
              the exchange of obscenities and insults is allowed, and
              quite likely: it is the *FLAME!* echo after all.  The echo
              is completely *UNCENSORED*, has few (if any) rules and
              exists for one and all to blow off steam, or just plain get
              nasty if you find you can't get nasty anywhere else.  Do not
              go gently into Flame: it's NOT for the weak of heart (or
              mind!)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 75/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Clifton, 1:153/6.4@fidonet
Date added:   21-Jan-93
Last changed: 21-Jan-93    Changed by: John Clifton, 1:153/6.4@fidonet


Tagname:      FLA_COOKS                   Area Key: FLACOOKS
Title:        Florida Cooking and Eating Echo
Description:  A non-Backbone Echo distributed throughout Florida for the
              purpose of discussing Florida cuisine and restaurants and
              cooking with local ingredients. FLA_COOKS is available to
              any FidoNet system in Florida via the North, Central or
              South Hubs at 1:3620/9, 1:374/14, or 1:135/71, respectively.
              1:135/71 is PC Pursuitable.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, FLORIDA, REGION18
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 25/week         Rule File: FLCOOK.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
              Larry Squire, 1:374/3620.9@fidonet
              Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FLA_NET                     Area Key: FLANET
Title:        Florida SysOps Net
Description:  A SysOps Only echo for the State of Florida. Get assistance,
              chat, meet new sysops in Florida.
Origin:
Distribution: REGION-18 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Larry Squire, 1:3620/9.0@fidonet
Date added:   18-Oct-92
Last changed: 18-Oct-92    Changed by: Larry Squire, 1:3620/9.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FLEA_MARKET                 Area Key: FLMRKT
Title:        EchoNet's "for sale" conference.
Description:  Bargaining at its finest! No commercial dealers.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Tarallo, 1:3603/70.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Bob Tarallo, 1:3603/70.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FLIRTS_NOOK                 Area Key: FLRTSNK
Title:        The Flirt's Nook
Description:  A place for the flirts of the world to exercise their
              favorite passtime.
Origin:
Distribution: NON-BACKBONE DISTRIBUTION
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Josh Burke, 1:138/174.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Josh Burke, 1:138/174.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FMAIL_HELP                  Area Key: FMLHLP
Title:        FMail Support Echo
Description:  An echo for the discussion of the mail processor FMail.
              Author, Folkert Wijnstra is an active participant of this
              echo. Fmail currently supports the Hudson Message Base
              format.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     TipTop Link
# Nodes:      0            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Karen Maynor, 1:3640/[e-mail]
Date added:   7-Nov-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Karen Maynor, 3640/5


Tagname:      FN_SYSOP                    Area Key: FNSYSOP
Title:        INTERNATIONAL FIDONET SYSOP ECHO
Description:  General Echo for FIDONET SYSOPS all over the WORLD. Topics
              of interest to FIDONET SYSOPS
Origin:
Distribution: Worldwide, FIDONET SYSOPS ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      247          Volume: 87/Week         Rule File: FNSYSOP.RUL
Flags:        <Sysops Only> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Graham Broadbridge, 3:711/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Feb-93
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob Moravsik, 2606/583


Tagname:      FOR-SALE                    Area Key: FORSALE
Title:        National For Sale Echo
Description:  General for sale conference for the sale of personal items
              only, no commercial ads are permitted.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 2000/week       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Don Sands, 1:203/601.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Don Sands, 1:203/601.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FORUM                       Area Key: FORUM
Title:        General chitchat conference for EchoNet users.
Description:  FORUM gives users the opportunity to share
              non-topic-specific general chitchat with participants
              throughout the United States and Canada.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      325          Volume: 35/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FOXPRO                      Area Key: FOXPRO
Title:        FoxPro & Fox Database Products
Description:  An area of discussion about the FOXPRO database products and
              and other related topics to FOX products.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3
Gateways:     ZONE 3 VIA 1:124/4210
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Huntzinger, 1:159/850.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Jan-93     Changed by: Mike Huntzinger, 1:159/850.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FRANCAIS                    Area Key: FRANCAIS
Title:        FRANCAIS
Description:  Various chit-chat and discussions in French.  This
              conference is echoed in the US and Canada and is based in
              Quebec, Canada. Please note that a full usage of the ASCII
              charset is in effect in FRANCAIS in order to promote clarity
              when writing in French. Users and systems should be
              configured as to allow the use of the full ASCII character
              set (actually, chars from 32 to 152)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      80           Volume: 120/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Alain Lachapelle, 1:167/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 26-Feb-93    Changed by: Alain Lachapelle, 167/290.33


Tagname:      FRANCO_HANDICAP             Area Key: FRNHNDP
Title:        Disabilities Support Echo in French
Description:  The FRANCO_HANDICAP EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for discussion of disability in the French language.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.TALK.FRANCAIS
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Daniel Coulombe, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Daniel Coulombe, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      FREEMAIL                    Area Key: FREEMAIL
Title:        Support for the FreeMail echomail tosser
Description:  This Conference's charter is to provide support for the
              FreeMail echomail tosser written by Chad Nelson.  FreeMail
              supports the regular Hudson message base, the multi-Hudson
              message base used by TAG, the SpitFire message base, and the
              standard *.msg message base.  As the program's name
              suggests, FreeMail is free.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      29           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rupa Schomaker, 1:106/1024.0@fidonet
              Chad Nelson, 1:109/536.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Rupa Schomaker, 1:106/1024.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FREE_RADIO                  Area Key: FRRD
Title:        Pirate Radio Discussion Area
Description:  This area is for the reporting of logged pirate radio
              broadcasts heard on shortwave bands. (2300Khz to 30000Khz)
              Feed must be established with 231/30 until backbone status
              can be obtained. Back from the dead!
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FRIVOLOUS_FOLLIES           Area Key: FRVSFLS
Title:        Light-hearted humor.
Description:  A conference for light-hearted, decent and good-natured
              humor; for silliness, not vulgarity.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 35/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FRONTDOOR_APX               Area Key: FRNTDRPX
Title:        FrontDoor APX Support
Description:  FrontDoor APX Technical Support Conference for the
              discussion of topics related to the FrontDoor APX electronic
              mail system for points.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 ZONE-2 ZONE-3 ZONE-4 ZONE-5 ZONE-6 ZONE-255
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jay Desio, 1:107/574.0@fidonet
              joaquim homrighausen, 2:270/17.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Jan-93
Last changed: 20-Jan-93    Changed by: Jay Desio, 1:107/574.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Freedom Watch
Description:  Discussions concerning guarding the basic freedoms as
              outlined in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Right,
              focusing in particular on 1st Amendment rights and rights of
              gays and other minorities.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATELY DISTRIBUTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      14           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Kevin Bold, 1:129/50.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Dec-92
Last changed: 2-Dec-92     Changed by: Kevin Bold, 1:129/50.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FS                          Area Key: FS
Title:        Flight Simulators
Description:  Conversations on all aspects of computer simulated flight.
              Games, New products, Add-ons, Hardware, Configurations, Tips
              on playing, Multi-player flying via modem.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Nebeling, 1:112/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Mar-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Paul Nebeling, 112/55.1


Tagname:      FUNNY                       Area Key: FUNNY
Title:        FUNNY Stories and Jokes
Description:  Just what you think.  A place for FUNNY jokes and stories.
              A place to sit back and have fun.  Remember, Humorous things
              are FUNNY! The main rule is simple: HAVE FUN!  Most of you
              can handle that, can't you?   ;-}
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     ZONE 6 VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 75/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sean Dorsey, 1:115/911.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Sean Dorsey, 1:115/911.0@fidonet


Tagname:      FURRY                       Area Key: FURRY
Title:        Anthropomorphics (funny human-like animals)
Description:  Conversations among the subgroup of science fiction fandom
              devoted to "funny animals". Comics discussions, SF and folk
              tale discussions related thereto.  Fans of ALBEDO, FUSION,
              STINZ, and, of course, the SF Role Playing game OTHER SUNS.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      21           Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Nicolai Shapero, 102/524


Tagname:      FUR_MAG                     Area Key: FURMAG
Title:        Anthropomorphics, the current magazines
Description:  Devoted to anthropomorphic fanzines (YARF!, FURVERSION,
              FURTHERANCE,  FURNOGRAPHY,  etc) Publication schedule
              updates, submission requirements etc.  Discussions on
              publication standards, distribution and printing problems,
              etc.  Both for publishers and readers of said fanzines.
              "Ground Level" comics and new fanzine announcements.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      21           Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Nicolai Shapero, 102/524


Tagname:      FUR_TECH                    Area Key: FURTECH
Title:        Anthropomorphics, the technical side
Description:  Devoted to the technical side of "furry fandom". Costuming
              tricks and design, relevant biological sciences discussions,
              and computer animation tricks, traps, and techniques.
              Directed towards a subgroup of science fiction fandom.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      21           Volume: 5/Week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Nicolai Shapero, 102/524


Tagname:      GAME_DESIGN                 Area Key: GMDSGN
Title:        Game Programmer's Support Conference
Description:  A conference to allow game programmers and players to work
              together to create the ultimate game.  BASIC, Assembly, C,
              C++, Pascal, and other language programmers and players are
              all welcome to join in discussions about graphics, image
              manipulation, modeX, and more!
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-R18
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 12/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Matthew Hudson, 1:3622/801.4@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Matthew Hudson, 1:3622/801.4@fidonet


Tagname:      GAMING                      Area Key: GAMING
Title:        International Personal Computer Gaming
Description:  Discussion about Games for Personal Computers If there is
              already an echo for games of a particular computer (such as
              Mac or Amiga), participants are encouraged to participate
              there to cut down traffic.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-4, ZONE-6
Gateways:     ALTERNET VIA 107/3, RBBSNET VIA 10/8
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 1250/week       Rule File: GAMING.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Clint Adams, 1:2607/401.0@fidonet
              Jim Ray, 1:388/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Clint Adams, 1:2607/401.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GAYLINK                     Area Key: GAYLINK
Title:        Gaylink - Discussion of Gay Topics
Description:  A forum for the positive aspects of the lifestyles of
              persons with a homosexual orientation. Conversations are
              non-sexual and deal with the day-to-day gay aspects of the
              gay lifestyle. Conference is INTENDED to be open to ALL
              callers of ALL ages for reading. Writing should be
              restricted, if possible.  Persons questioning their own
              sexuality are invited to drop in.  All messages are expected
              to be on a gay-topic and of interest to all readers.
              One-on-one messages are not permitted.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     ZONE 2 VIA 109/343
# Nodes:      350          Volume: 75/day          Rule File: GAYLINK.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Sid Balcom, 1:109/343.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Jan-93     Changed by: Sid Balcom, 1:109/343.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GAYNEWS                     Area Key: GAYNEWS
Title:        Gays/Lesbians News Echo.
Description:  Current gay/lesbian news.  Users may post news articles from
              around the globe.  Others may reply to said articles, and
              discuss the news items.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 ZONE-3 BACKBONE FIDONET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 41/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Worley, 1:106/31.0@fidonet
              Robert Bayron, 1:107/810.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: George Worley, 1:106/31.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GAYTEEN                     Area Key: GAYTEEN
Title:        Gay Teenager forum
Description:  Provides a forum where teenagers who are gay; who think they
              MIGHT be gay; or wonder what it is like to be gay can visit
              with one another. Discussions of problems relating to being
              a gay teenager with possible solutions from other teens.  No
              sexually explicit messages, or messages which appeal to
              prurient interests are permitted.  Messages are meant to
              deal with the sociological problems of being a gay teenager,
              and to promote safe sex.  Postings can be made ONLY by those
              who are under 20 years old.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      26           Volume: 35/week         Rule File: GAYTEEN.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Sid Balcom, 1:109/343.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Jan-93     Changed by: Sid Balcom, 1:109/343.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GECHO_HELP                  Area Key: GCHHLP
Title:        GEcho/MBUTIL Support Conference
Description:  A support conference for the GEcho E-Mail Processor, MBUTIL
              Message Base Utility and utilities related to these
              programs.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   gerard van.der.land, 2:283/15@fidonet
Date added:   10-Nov-92
Last changed: 10-Nov-92    Changed by: gerard van.der.land, 2:283/15@fidonet


Tagname:      GENDATA                     Area Key: GENDATA
Title:        Genealogy Database
Description:  A method of circulation for one form of genealogy
              information.  These messages consist of a pre-determined
              format and are called Tiny Tafels.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE
Gateways:     GTNET RBBSNET
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Grove, 1:18/230.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: John Grove, 1:18/230.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GENDER                      Area Key: GENDER
Title:        Gender Dysphoria Information and Support Echo
Description:  The GENDER echo is an open support echo and is not fantasy
              oriented. GENDER is for discussion of issues related to
              gender roles. These may be Transsexualism, Transvestism,
              Crossdressing or other related topics.  The GENDER echo is
              open to all that have an interest in gender issues.  This
              includes behavioral specialists and counselors.  The purpose
              of the echo is to be  supportive and informative.  Any group
              or BBS that wishes to advertise events or conferences that
              may be of interest to all may do so.  They may post the
              phone numbers for the principle contacts for these functions
              or for BBS's that carry special files or echos.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Heather James, 1:109/443.0@fidonet
              Howard Marshall, 1:114/183.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Heather James, 1:109/443.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GENDER_EQUALITY             Area Key: GNDRQLTY
Title:        Gender Equality
Description:  An echo equally welcoming female and male participants,
              focusing upon gender equality issues, constitutional equal
              protection, gender discrimination, affirmative action,
              treatment by the media, reverse discrimination, sexual
              harassment (of females by males and of males by females),
              equal employment opportunity, domestic relations equality
              issues, Joint Custody, equal obligations for child support,
              gender equality in health care, insurance, sports, business,
              the arts, the military, reproductive responsibility,
              domestic violence, prisons, educational opportunity,
              political power, elective office, access to governmental
              services, the ERA, and more. Equal moderatorial input from
              DESC  Motherboard BBS and from Nat'l Congress for Men &
              Children BBS.
Origin:
Distribution: BY POLLING 1:114/74, 374/14
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Linda Thompson, 1:231/110.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Linda Thompson, 1:231/110.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GENEALOGY                   Area Key: GNLGY
Title:        National Genealogical Conference
Description:  Exchange of data concerning all aspects of Genealogy.  This
              Conference is primarily oriented toward US-Canadian research
              and includes queries, requests for help, product/software
              announcements and exchange of info between researchers.
Origin:
Distribution: WORLD-WIDE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      600          Volume: 325/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Don Wilson, 1:109/302.0@fidonet
              Richard Pence, 1:109/302.0@fidonet
              Frank Williams, 1:109/356.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Don Wilson, 1:109/302.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GENEALOGY.EUR               Area Key: GNLGYR
Title:        Genealogy and Family History international
Description:  A conference for discussing anything related to genealogy
              and family history anywhere in the world, EXCEPT locally
              within the USA but immigration to or from the USA is
              acceptable
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1-BACKBONE, ZONE-5-BACKBONE, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ZONE-6
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 15/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Hayes, 5:7101/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Steve Hayes, 5:7101/22.5


Tagname:      GENEALOGY:_WGW              Area Key: GNLGYWGW
Title:        Genealogy Forum: "Who's Got What" (WGW)
Description:  A message system for supplying inputs and queries to the WGW
              data base. The WGW data base is a -DIRECTORY- of who
              possesses what genealogy-related research material. This
              echo has been replaced by WGW.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Williams, 1:274/[e-mail]
Date added:   26-Feb-93
Last changed: 26-Feb-93    Changed by: Jack Williams, 274/30


Tagname:      GENSOFT                     Area Key: GENSOFT
Title:        Genealogy Software
Description:  A conference dealing with genealogy software, hardware,
              utilities.  How-to, reviews, announcements from suppliers,
              help with problems.
Origin:
Distribution: WORLD-WIDE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Richard Pence, 1:109/302.0@fidonet
              Frank Williams, 1:109/356.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Nov-92
Last changed: 10-Nov-92    Changed by: Richard Pence, 1:109/302.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GENSYSOP                    Area Key: GENSYSOP
Title:        Genealogy Sysop Echo
Description:  A coordinating echo for sysops and co-sysops of
              genealogy-oriented systems.
Origin:
Distribution: Z1 BACKBONE; Z2
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 47/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Wayne Silsbee, 1:105/223.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Wayne Silsbee, 1:105/223.1@fidonet


Tagname:      GEN_ASSEM                   Area Key: GENASSEM
Title:        Indiana General Assembly/Legislature Info
Description:  This area is only active during the Indiana legislature
              sessions.  It's sole purpose is to distribute information
              regarding the Indiana General Assembly and how they affect
              the modem users in the state of Indiana.  This echo should
              soon be available to Indiana nets via the R11 REC or RHUB.
              If you can not get it from the REC, a feed can be obtained
              from Brian Murrey at 231/30 or Don Packwood of 231/50. The
              Co-Moderator of this area is Linda Thompson Esq, 231/110.
              In 1987 Linda was instrumental in keeping local measured
              service out of Indiana.  The moratorium on LMS is over, we
              need to unite the state and remain ever watchful.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-INDIANA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GEN_PROG                    Area Key: GENPROG
Title:        General programming.
Description:  To discuss and answer questions on the topic of programming.
              Short routines may be shared as well.  Popular languages
              include C, Pascal, BASIC, Assembly Language, Prolog, ADA,
              COBOL, Fortran.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Wilson, 1:130/28.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Mike Wilson, 1:130/28.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GEORGIA_FORUM               Area Key: GRGFRM
Title:        Georgia Forum
Description:  The World's Most Important Echo.  Covers life, the universe,
              &etc.  New Sysops welcome, net mail Moderator to apply for
              membership.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Richard Press, 1:273/201.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Richard Press, 1:273/201.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GEOWORKS                    Area Key: GEOWORKS
Title:        GeoWorks Ensemble Help Echo
Description:  A general help and information echo prividing update info,
              suuport file info, & tips and tricks concerning GeoWorks
              Ensemble.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE
Gateways:     FAMILYNET via 1:115/887
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 105/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Cross, 1:3805/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Nov-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Jack Cross, 3805/13


Tagname:      GOFER_REQ                   Area Key: GOFERREQ
Title:        GOFER Distributed File REQuest Conference
Description:  A forum for users of the GOFER DFREQ utilities, aimed
              toward: 1) Helping sysops install and configure GOFER and
              its utilities 2) Providing feedback to/from the program
              author 3) Informing GOFER sysops of latest program updates
              and revisions 4) Facilitating setup of local/state/national
              DFREQ routings 5) Advertising established routings so other
              sysops may use them 6) Advertising types/sources/quantity of
              files available for DFREQ
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      23           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Bill Auclair, 1:141/545.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 29-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Auclair, 1:141/545.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GOLDED                      Area Key: GOLDED
Title:        GoldED Help & Information Conference
Description:  Official stop for help or info on Odinn Sorensen's GoldED
              message reader/editor.  Topics range from the very basic,
              beginner setup questions and answers to advanced setup
              techiniques and tips.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 8/day           Rule File: GOLDED.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Michael Ernst, 1:115/653.0@fidonet
              Odinn Sorensen, 2:231/77.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Michael Ernst, 1:115/653.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GOLDEN_YEARS                Area Key: GLDNYRS
Title:        Disability and Aging Issues
Description:  The GOLDEN_YEARS EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of disability and aging issues.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.MED.GERIATRIC
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      GOURMET                     Area Key: GOURMET
Title:        Gourmet Cooking
Description:  A place to discuss lighter, leaner, healthier ways of
              cooking.  Gourmet is described as ANY food that is
              well-prepared.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Perry Lowell, 1:322/[e-mail]
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: Perry Lowell, 322/359


Tagname:      GOVT_CS                     Area Key: GOVTCS
Title:        Canadian Government Computer Systems and Vendor Chat
Description:  Open conference discussing issues in the Canadian Federal
              computing industry.
Origin:
Distribution: Cross Canada. Mainly in Ottawa-Toronto area.
Gateways:     Imex, FedNet
# Nodes:      16           Volume: 35/Month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Raymond Ouellette, 1:163/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Ray Ouellette, 163/125


Tagname:      GRAND_ROUNDS                Area Key: GRNDRNDS
Title:        Grand Rounds medical information conference.
Description:  Medical and Health Discussions, questions and answers.  A
              good place for the layman to get answers to questions he
              forgot to ask his/her doctor.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Daniel Prince, 1:102/129.0@fidonet
              Stu Turk, 1:129/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 29-Jan-93    Changed by: Daniel Prince, 1:102/129.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GREEN.029                   Area Key: GREEN029
Title:        "The" international environment conference
Description:  A general conference to internationally debate environmental
              issues. No party-political interventions allowed.
              Distribution 8000+ systems on all continents.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-NJSHORE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ward Dossche, 2:292/854.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Jan-93
Last changed: 24-Jan-93    Changed by: Ward Dossche, 2:292/854.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GSBBS                       Area Key: GSBBS
Title:        GSBBS Support Echo
Description:  This echo is for the support of the GSBBS integrated BBS and
              message processing package, as well as other Jones Data
              Systems freeware and shareware products.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-ROCHESTER-NY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michelangelo Jones, 1:1/124.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Michelangelo Jones, 1:1/124.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GUITAR                      Area Key: GUITAR
Title:        Guitar Topics
Description:  A FidoNet conference for guitar players, builders and techs.
              Topics include playing styles and techniques, building and
              modifying guitars and guitar-related devices, accessories,
              amplifiers etc...
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tom Rieger, 1:260/242.0@fidonet
              Thomas Arnold, 1:271/207.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Tom Rieger, 1:260/242.0@fidonet


Tagname:      GVP_ECHO                    Area Key: GVPECHO
Title:        Great Valley Products (GVP)
Description:  Technical Support for Great Valley Products Designed for the
              Amiga Computer System. If further assistance is necessary
              please call them voice at 215-337-8770. No prices on
              products manufactured by GVP is allowed in this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:     3:633/351 via 1:232/301 8:7705/2 via 1:232/301
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Mollica, 1:273/[e-mail]
              Robert Miranda, 1:273/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Joe Mollica, 273/912


Tagname:      HAIKU                       Area Key: HAIKU
Title:        Haiku Poetry & Prose
Description:  Creation, posting and discussion of varying forms of poetry
              and prose of a disciplined and enlightened nature.  Mainly
              concentrating on Haiku, but open to other forms.  Both
              original and quoted works are welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michael Waas, 3:711/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      HAM                         Area Key: HAM
Title:        Amateur Radio Interest
Description:  A general interest conference for licensed amateur radio
              operators and those interested in becoming ham operators
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 470/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lee Laird, 1:124/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: FileMgr BETA, 124/7009


Tagname:      HAM-SALE                    Area Key: HAMSALE
Title:        Ham Radio equipment sale, swap and buy
Description:  A conference for the exchange of messages by Amateur Radio
              Operators for the purpose of buying, trading or selling
              personally owned Ham related equipment
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RF-NET BY THE MODERATOR
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 200/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stan Staten, 1:108/418.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Stan Staten, 1:108/418.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HAM4SALE                    Area Key: HAM4SALE
Title:        Amateur (Ham) Radio Swap 'n' Shop
Description:  A conference for the exchange of messages by ham radio
              operators for the swapping/buying/selling of their personal
              electronic equipment.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHOMAIL AND GROUPMAIL FROM THE MODERATOR
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File: HAM4SALE.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   W8GRT, 1:234/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Oct-92
Last changed: 20-Oct-92    Changed by: W8GRT, 1:234/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HAMLINK                     Area Key: HAMLINK
Title:        Zone 73 Ham Radio Ragchew Conference
Description:  A conference for the exchange of messages by ham radio
              operators in HamLink (Zone 73) on general topics concerning
              ham radio.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHOMAIL AND GROUPMAIL FROM THE MODERATOR
Gateways:     NONE AT PRESENT
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File: HAMLINK.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   W8GRT, 73:73/0.0@HamLink
Date added:   20-Oct-92
Last changed: 20-Oct-92    Changed by: W8GRT, 73:73/0.0@HamLink


Tagname:      HAM_REQ                     Area Key: HAMREQ
Title:        Amateur Radio File Announcements & File Requests
Description:  An administrative echo for announcing new files and
              bulletins hatched in HDN. May also be used to locate amateur
              radio, shortwave and scanner radio related files. This is a
              required echo for BBS's carrying the HDN file echo.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 40/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lee Laird, 1:124/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Lee Laird, 124/7023


Tagname:      HAM_TECH                    Area Key: HAMTECH
Title:        Amateur (Ham) Radio Technology Conference
Description:  A conference for the exchange of messages by ham radio
              operators for the technical aspects of Amateur Radio, DXing,
              Antennas, Modifications, Towers, Shack Designs, Amateur
              Radio Software, and Technical Discussion.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE VIA ECHOMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 72/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Wayne Sarosi, 1:374/73.2@fidonet
Date added:   12-Jan-93
Last changed: 12-Jan-93    Changed by: Wayne Sarosi, 1:374/73.2@fidonet


Tagname:      HANDILAW                    Area Key: HANDILAW
Title:        Disability Law Topics
Description:  The HANDILAW EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the enlightened discussion of the development,
              implementation, and underlying philosophy of disability law.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.LEGAL
# Nodes:      125          Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      HANDY.SYSOP                 Area Key: HNDYSYSP
Title:        Sysops interested in disability advances
Description:  "The Sysops Who Care." A conference wherein Sysops can
              discuss various disability related accessibility issues
              related to BBS and non-BBS questions.  The keywords for the
              HANDY.SYSOP Conference are: interest; compassion for your
              fellow man; and COOPERATION. A place for discussion of ideas
              new and old.  Many of the current disability related
              conferences got their start from being discussed in
              HANDY.SYSOP. All Sysops, disabled and nondisabled, are
              welcome to participate in HANDY.SYSOP.  Hope to see you
              there!
Origin:
Distribution: Fido Backbone
Gateways:     ADANet
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Les Barr, 1:147/[e-mail]
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Les Barr, 147/41


Tagname:      HANGLIDE                    Area Key: HANGLIDE
Title:        Hanglider's Forum
Description:  Discussions about hangliding.  Linked to the
              [e-mail] mailing list.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:233/15
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 1:233/13
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HERBS-N-SUCH                Area Key: HRBSNSCH
Title:        Herbal Delights for Anyone
Description:  This conference is for anyone who enjoys growing, buying,
              and using herbs.  Covering any legal herb, this conference
              allows the discussion of medicinal, culinary, aromatic, and
              aesthetic usage of herbs.  If you are a user only, or a
              gardener, you are welcome.  Do you make your own tea blends,
              hair rinses, or salads?  Join in!  We hope to go backbone
              soon.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     NONE
# Nodes:                   Volume: 75/week         Rule File: HERBAL.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Tomas Hood, 1:352/777.0@fidonet
Date added:   15-Dec-92
Last changed: 15-Dec-92    Changed by: Tomas Hood, 1:352/777.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HERMES_SYSOPS               Area Key: HRMSYSS
Title:        Hermes Sysops Support
Description:  A support echo for sysops using Hermes BBS software.  All
              aspects of Hermes are discussed, including external
              development and use of Hermes in conjunction with Tabby.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Ebener, 1:152/42.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Jan-93
Last changed: 1-Jan-93     Changed by: Steve Ebener, 1:152/42.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HISTORIA                    Area Key: HISTORIA
Title:        History Topics in Spanish
Description:  A conference for the exchange of information and opinions on
              historical topics from a wide perspective, not with a
              positivistic or rigorously scientic orientation. The
              conference has wide distribution in Spain and Spanish
              America.  The use of the Spanish language is strongly
              encouraged, but English may be used by those not entirely
              confident with formal written Spanish.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-4
Gateways:     ZONE-2 VIA 1:273/909 ZONE-4 VIA 1:367/1
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Luis Garcia-Barrio, 1:273/909.0@fidonet
              Antonio Cardelle, 2:348/201.3@fidonet
              Manuel Fuentes, 2:348/201.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Luis Garcia-Barrio, 1:273/909.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HISTORY                     Area Key: HISTORY
Title:        International History Echo
Description:  A general conference for the discussion of historical
              events, their impacts, causes, and intrepretation.
              Discussions range from ancient to mediaeval to recent
              events.  All view points are welcome as there have been
              diverging intrepratations of some historical events.  All
              participants are welcome to discuss any non-current event,
              though events leading up to them are permitted.  Pseudonyms
              are not permitted in this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet
              Frank Masingill, 1:396/17.2@fidonet
              George Mosley, 1:3641/1.911@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HOBBIES                     Area Key: HOBBIES
Title:        All Hobbies
Description:  A conference dedicated to all legitimate hobbies
Origin:
Distribution: ECHOMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 60/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Harvey Smith, 1:100/519.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Harvey Smith, 1:100/519.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HOCKEY                      Area Key: HOCKEY
Title:        North American Hockey Echo
Description:  A place where all aspects of Ice Hockey in North America
              (and the world) can be maturely discussed.  Topics to
              include NHL, AHL, IHL, WHL, OHL, college, other major world
              leagues, and the Olympic games.  (Flames will not be
              tolerated.)
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 25/day          Rule File: HOCKEY.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Peter Zurich, 1:2604/201.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Jan-93     Changed by: Peter Zurich, 1:2604/201.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HOLISTIC                    Area Key: HOLISTIC
Title:        Holistic Thought & Lifestyle
Description:  Forum for discussion of the interconnectedness of body,
              mind, spirit, and planet. Networking for sustainable
              futures. Lifestyle as ecosytem. Preventive medicine and
              wellness. Planetary ethics.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet, ADAnet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      HOLYSMOKE                   Area Key: HLYSMK
Title:        Religion Debate Echo
Description:  Provides a forum for the discussion/argument of religions
              and religious tenets and practices with a jaundiced eye.
              THIS is the Echo that folks are usually asked to move to
              after they have raised the noise level of the A_THEIST Echo
              or some other Echo trying to stay on topic. HOLYSMOKE
              welcomes all debate on the pros and cons of religious
              indoctrination. Arguing over whose religion is best or worst
              and why, is welcome here so long as it doesn't become an
              endless loop and the antagonists are cordial.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE3, ZONE2, ZONE6
Gateways:     3:800/857 2:241/6001 6:600/403
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 300/week        Rule File: HOLYSMOK.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Frederick Leff, 1:152/20.0@fidonet
              Styx Allum, 1:152/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Frederick Leff, 1:152/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HOLY_BIBLE                  Area Key: HLYBBL
Title:        Wholly Bible Related Discussions.
Description:  Exploring the Christian Holy Bible (serious Bible study
              only). With so many "religions" and "three god cults"
              blatantly. teaching opposing doctrines while "claiming" to
              be representing. "The Bible", many are wisely deciding to
              look for themselves. No profanity, lewdness, etc will be
              tolerated. Deliberate off-topic messages and rule violations
              will not. be tolerated in the echo. This is an
              internationally distributed Bible echo. Doctrines will face
              "the Bible test" in an open forum. This should not be
              confused with the psudo christian, three god. cult echos or
              any other cults or "denominations" of the RCC. This is the
              only true Christian echo on the FidoNet backbone. This echo
              is extremely strict because of the cost of international.
              distribution.  All points MUST be documented by scripture!
              This is NOT a "chat" or "fellowship" conference!. We have a
              European Co-Moderator Eddy Bal 2:292/866 We have a trinity
              of North American Co-Moderators, they are:. John Nash
              1:227/150, Martin Riley 1:134/95, Glenn Ritter 1:3628/1.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:     PRIME Network
# Nodes:      85           Volume: 50/Week         Rule File: HLYBBL.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Steve Winter, 1:18/98@fidonet
              John Nash, 1:227/150@fidonet
              Martin Riley, 1:134/95@fidonet
              Eddy Bal, 2:292/866@fidonet
              Glenn Ritter, 1:3628/1@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Steve Winter, 18/98


Tagname:      HOME-N-GRDN                 Area Key: HMNGRDN
Title:        The Home and Garden Echo
Description:  Discussion of all aspects of gardening, lawn care home
              maintenance, etc. Sort of like "Hints from Heloise" on line.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE, RBBSNET
Gateways:     FIDONET VIA 8:950/10, RBBSNET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      120          Volume: 14/day          Rule File: HOM-N-GD.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      HOMEAUT                     Area Key: HOMEAUT
Title:        Home Automation
Description:  Discussion of such topics as X-10, the new EIA CEBus
              Standard, voice control, wireless remote controls,
              pre-scheduled control, energy saving controls, etc.  The
              home automation boom is just around the corner, join the
              echo now for a head start.
Origin:
Distribution: Contact moderator for a feed
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Ellis, 1:103/[e-mail]
Date added:   15-Jul-92
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Rick Ellis, 103/208


Tagname:      HOMEPOWR                    Area Key: HOMEPOWR
Title:        Alternative Energy Systems and Homemade Power
Description:  This conference is on small scale alternative energy systems
              and personal power production. Some of the topics covered
              are: small wind and hydro power plants, photovoltaic panels,
              energy efficient appliances, hydrogen power, hot water solar
              panels, batteries and living off the grid. It is loosely
              affiliated with Home Power mag.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Don Kulha, 1:125/7.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Don Kulha, 1:125/7.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HOMESCHL                    Area Key: HOMESCHL
Title:        homeschooling support
Description:  Discussion, questions and answers, curricula choices for
              those interested in home education
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 13/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   C.Lee Duckert, 1:139/600.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: C.Lee Duckert, 1:139/600.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HOME_OFFICE                 Area Key: HMFFC
Title:        Home Office Echo
Description:  The echo is geared to those individuals that have elected to
              run their businesses or work on their jobs from their homes.
              Topics cover everything from general advice on business to
              networking to funny Home Office stories to tax advice
              (non-legal) to new business ideas to how-to's to
              collections, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      36           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gary Hite, 1:270/888.0@fidonet
              Sue Matthews, 1:105/330.0@fidonet
              Kurt Misar, 1:105/54.12@fidonet
              Rick Samuels, 1:105/31.0@fidonet
              Anthony Seo, 1:270/711.0@fidonet
              Ken Zwaschka, 1:105/54.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Oct-92
Last changed: 29-Oct-92    Changed by: Gary Hite, 1:270/888.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HOME_REPAIR                 Area Key: HMRPR
Title:        The Home Repair Echo
Description:  Discussion of all types of do-it-yourself projects at home.
              Sort of like "Home Handyman" on line.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE, RBBSNET
Gateways:     FIDONET VIA 8:950/10
# Nodes:                   Volume: 90/month        Rule File: HOME_REP.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      HOUSE_GARDEN                Area Key: HSGRDN
Title:        House and garden.
Description:  House fix-ups, paint-ups, repairs; house and garden hints,
              tips, questions, answers.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HP                          Area Key: HP
Title:        Hewlett-Packard Computer Users support echo
Description:  A general echo for all those who use HP computers or other
              HP Products, as well as items wanted/4-sale, and jobs
              notices or wanted. All interested parties welcome. See
              HP.RUL for applicable rules.
Origin:
Distribution: WORLDWIDE
Gateways:     8:914/405 51:1800/1 10:109/1 8:8/0 1:10/10
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Souza, 8:914/405.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Steve Souza, 8:914/405.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      HPHH                        Area Key: HPHH
Title:        Hi-Powered (i.e. Hewlett-Packard) Hand Helds
Description:  International User's Groups/Afficiandos of the HP HandHeld
              Computers the HP-41 and 71 series; also the later models;
              also the future models; now the new 48sx !
Origin:
Distribution: 1:115/678, 2:512/106, 3:711/401
Gateways:
# Nodes:      9            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Maynard Riley, 1:115/678.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Dec-92     Changed by: Maynard Riley, 1:115/678.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HPS                         Area Key: HPS
Title:        Health Physics Society Conference
Description:  Discussion of topics relating to Industrial Hygiene and
              Radiation Safety.  Unlike the RADIATION_SAFETY echo, this
              echo is restricted to Radiation Safety Professionals and
              serous students only.  The HPS echo is linked to internet
              via the hps@ux1 internet mailing list.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:233/13
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 1:233/13
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HS-FILE                     Area Key: HSFILE
Title:        Golden HorseShoe File Network Administration
Description:  Conference for discussion of new file networks, distribution
              topologies, etc...
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HST                         Area Key: HST
Title:        HST Modems from US Robotics
Description:  Started in 1987 to assist those users of the US Robotics
              Courier HST model modem this conference continues to provide
              technical support to those with modems based on this
              pioneering model.  Now supported are all the US Robotics
              modems based on that design which range from the top of the
              line Courier HST Dual Standard to the Sportster 9600 Fax
              modems.  This conference is for technical support of the
              modems and the software they run.  For Sale ads with phone
              numbers are now allowed as well as discussion of the future
              direction of the HST DESC
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Stephen Hendricks, 1:3630/90.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HST-SALE                    Area Key: HSTSALE
Title:        High Speed Transfer Modems 4-Sale
Description:  A forum for the buying and selling of used HS modems. Please
              note that businesses are welcome to READ, but NOT advertise.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kris Lewis, 1:202/613.0@fidonet
              Michael Snow, 1:123/54.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Kris Lewis, 1:202/613.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HS_MODEMS                   Area Key: HSMODEMS
Title:        High Speed modems
Description:  This is for the people who need/want help setting up and
              running High speed modems of ALL brands! Modem Manufactors
              MAY announce new products in this echo with Informative
              info. Ads per say are discouraged "Moderator's desision is
              final on this subject"  Spec sheets ect are welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     1:105/2 > 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 1500/month      Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tony Wagner, 1:105/2.0@fidonet
              Bryan Bybee, 1:105/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Dec-92
Last changed: 19-Dec-92    Changed by: Tony Wagner, 1:105/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      HUMANITIES                  Area Key: HMNTS
Title:        International Humanities Echo
Description:  A general conference to foster the interdisciplinary
              discussions between the various humanities.  While the Fido
              world is awash with the technical echos, there are very few
              echoes which serve those who might have, accidentally or
              intentionally, taken a *serious* interest in the humanities.
              Those echoes which do exist, HISTORY, HISTORIA, PHILosophy,
              etc. are isolated from one another, barring the sort of
              cross-curricular discussion which is for the old liberal
              arts.  The HUMANITIES echo seeks to address this isolation
              and provide a forum for enlightened discussion.  All
              participants are welcome, though pseudonyms are not
              permitted in this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: AD HOC
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Mosley, 1:3641/1.911@fidonet
              Dixon Kenner, 1:243/5.911@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: George Mosley, 1:3641/1.911@fidonet


Tagname:      HUMOR                       Area Key: HUMOR
Title:        G-Rated Humor: Puns, Jokes, Limericks, Poems, Quotes, and
Description:  HUMOR  Definition:  That quality in speech, writing or
              action which tends to excite laughter, the capacity for
              perceiving the amusing or ludicrous; anything as speech,
              writing, or action, intended to be comical.  Humorist:  One
              who possesses a sense of humor or uses humor skillfully.
              Humorous:  Full of humor; exciting laughter; comical; funny;
              expressing humor; jocular; witty;  Post messages containing
              amusing Trivia, Jokes, Riddles, Limericks, Poems, Puns,
              Quotes.  Discussions about comics or Situation Comedies,
              Funny movies or TV and other humorous experiences.  .  *
              This is a G-Rated conference *  Adult Topics are -NOT-
              allowed.* * Messages with Sexual or "OFFENSIVE" language
              results in loss of links without warning.  Restoration will
              be discussed in  Netmail.  Sysops may give access only to
              those willing to abide by the rules.  .  Moderator Approval
              is required to pick up this conference.  For a copy of the
              rules, FREQ HUMOR from 1:10/227 .  Daniel Hagan,
              Co-Moderator  1:381/161
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE OVER 750 BBS' AND GROUPMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet


Tagname:      IA4SALE                     Area Key: IA4SALE
Title:        Iowa For Sale Echo
Description:  The Iowa For Sale echo, open to everyone in the NET 283 area
              Anything legal to sell may be bought or sold in this echo
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-IOWA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Johnson, 1:283/657.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: John Johnson, 1:283/657.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ICGAL                       Area Key: ICGAL
Title:        Issues Concerning Gays and Lesbians
Description:  Discussions abut real-world issues facing homosexuals.  Talk
              is intentionally less "chatty" then other homosexual related
              conferences, typically is not sexually explicit.  It is
              intended both for honest dicussion and as a support group,
              where resources, advice, and ideas can be shared.
              Conference is INTENDED to be open to the public on systems
              that carry it, but may, of course, be placed in a private
              area.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 ZONE-2 ZONE-3 BACKBONE FIDONET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Worley, 1:106/31.0@fidonet
              Robert Bayron, 1:107/800.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: George Worley, 1:106/31.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ICHATTER                    Area Key: ICHATTER
Title:        Central Indiana Chat Conference
Description:  General discussion and chat area for Indiana nodes of
              network 231 and any other Indiana network
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-INDIANA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 60/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      IEEE                        Area Key: IEEE
Title:        Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers conference
Description:  This is the National confernce for the I.E.E.E.  It is
              designed to help disseminate information to local IEEE
              members and to promote discussions among the Engineering
              community.  Available in both EchoMail and GroupMail
              formats.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     GROUPMAIL VIA 1:107/3
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Burt Juda, 1:107/10.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Burt Juda, 1:107/10.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ILC                         Area Key: ILC
Title:        Independent Living Conference
Description:  A Fidonet conference focusing on discussion of personal care
              attendants, adaptive technology, Independent Living Center
              issues, and other topics of interest to disabled people who
              want to live independently.  Friends and families are also
              invited to participate.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Guy Thomas, 1:161/40.0@fidonet
              Jan Murphy, 1:161/84.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Guy Thomas, 1:161/40.0@fidonet


Tagname:      IM-SUPPORT                  Area Key: IMSPPRT
Title:        Official EchoNet InterMail support conference.
Description:  All InterZone products are covered, particularly InterMail,
              an advanced and effective mailer system.  Excellent support
              by the author, Peter Stewart.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      IMAIL_HELP                  Area Key: IMLHLP
Title:        International IMAIL support echo
Description:
Origin:
Distribution: Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Andreas Klein, 2:246/[e-mail]
              Pablo Kleinman, 1:10/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Andreas Klein, 2:246/47


Tagname:      IMUSICIAN                   Area Key: IMSCN
Title:        Central Indiana Musician's Conference
Description:  A message base devoted to the Music Industry in Central
              Indiana. It is NOT restricted to musicians only, but open to
              anyone who has an interest in the music business in Central
              Indiana. The echo can be used for buy/sell of musical
              equipment, information exchange on equipment and techniques,
              to announce where your favorite group will preforming, etc.
              Distribution is availble in NET231, but will be held at
              1:231/290 for anyone outside NET231 who wants it. The
              moderator, Richard Holler, is a working professional
              musician.
Origin:
Distribution: NET-231
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Richard Holler, 1:231/290.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Richard Holler, 1:231/290.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INDEP                       Area Key: INDEP
Title:        Disability and Independent Living
Description:  The INDEP EchoMail conference is an international forum for
              the discussion of independent living for people with
              disabilities.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.INDEP
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Tracy, 94:7040/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: George Tracy, 94:7040/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      INDIANA_SPEAKS              Area Key: INDNSPKS
Title:        Indiana statewide info-echo
Description:  General discussion and chat area for Indiana networks,
              primarily used to relay information that is important to
              Indiana modem users. Legislation, rates, local law, Indiana
              Bell problems and solutions.  Not on the backbone, this area
              is Co-Moderated by Don Packwood of 1:231/50.  This will
              probably become a Regional Echo soon. Feed from 231/50 or
              231/30 for now.  Other non-law related topics can be
              discussed here. IE: Indy 500 info, Indiana recreation,
              Indiana politics, about anything Indiana related. Non-Ind
              nets may access this echo with moderator approval.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-INDIANA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      26           Volume: 18/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INDIAN_AFFAIRS              Area Key: INDNFFRS
Title:        Indian_Affairs
Description:  An echo devoted to the Native American/American Indians.
              Topics discussed in this forum include - Current Affairs,
              Anthropology, Archaeology, and History (including
              theoretical questions).  The echo welcomes all with an
              interest in the American Indians; culture, art, religion,
              happenings...  Past, Present and Future.  A Zone 1 Backbone
              echo.
Origin:
Distribution: NATIONAL BACKBONE ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      309          Volume: 75/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dolores Jensen, 1:327/999.0@fidonet
              Doc Anderson, 1:327/235.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: Dolores Jensen, 1:327/999.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INE_CHAT                    Area Key: INECHAT
Title:        Iowa Net East Chatter Echo
Description:  The NET 283 Chatter echo, open to everyone in the NET 283
              area which covers eastern Iowa
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-NET 283
Gateways:
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sean Figins, 1:283/656.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Sean Figins, 1:283/656.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INE_SYSOP                   Area Key: INESYSOP
Title:        Iowa Net East SYSOP Echo
Description:  The NET 283 SYSOP/co-SYSOP only echo with access allowed to
              selected SYSOPs of non-Fidonet BBS' in the NET 283 area
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-NET 283
Gateways:
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Johnson, 1:283/657.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: John Johnson, 1:283/657.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INTEL_MODEMS                Area Key: INTLMDMS
Title:        Intel Modems
Description:  An area for the discussion of Intel brand Modems, FaxModems,
              Fax and OCR software, Fax Scanning, LAN faxing, inbound
              Fax-Modem arbitration on BBS Lines.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      73           Volume: 85/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Richard Parson, 1:153/951.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Jan-93    Changed by: Richard Parson, 1:153/951.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INTERCEPTED                 Area Key: INTRCPTD
Title:        Multiversal Party Line Storyboard
Description:  An on-line version of the fanzine INTERCEPTED.  Think of a
              head-on collision between Dr. Who and the Adams Family, with
              a short visit from Yog-Soggoth added in. A storyboard, of
              sorts.  Talk with Indiana Jones. BE Indiana Jones. Handles
              ARE permitted, nay encouraged.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      14           Volume: 35/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Kay Shapero, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Nicolai Shapero, 102/524


Tagname:      INTERCOOK                   Area Key: INTRCK
Title:        International Cooking
Description:  An international conference related to discussions of
              cooking and recipes.  English-based, other languages welcome
              if English translation supplied.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     2:310/11 VIA 1:260/340, 3:690/625 VIA 1:260/340
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Perry Lowell, 1:322/[e-mail]
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: Perry Lowell, 322/359


Tagname:      INTERMAIL                   Area Key: INTRML
Title:        InterMail Support Echo
Description:  Support Conference for InterMail and other InterZone
              Software products.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michele Stewart, 1:369/[e-mail]
              Peter Stewart, 1:369/[e-mail]
Date added:   10-Jul-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Michele Stewart, 369/21


Tagname:      INTERNATIONAL               Area Key: INTRNTNL
Title:        SCOUTER
Description:  A general conference for the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and
              all Scouting Organizations throughout the world. Roundtable
              type discussions on all Scouting subjects, Patch Trading,
              and friendship.  ALL SCOUTS & DESC      SCOUTERS,  are
              welcome to join and participate in this conference. DESC
              Currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia,
              Puerto DESC      Rico, France, New Zealand, and the United
              Kingdom.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 1, ZONE 2, ZONE 3
Gateways:     RBBS
# Nodes:      185          Volume: 420/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Tracewell, 1:208/300.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Dec-92
Last changed: 11-Dec-92    Changed by: Dave Tracewell, 1:208/300.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INTERNET                    Area Key: INTERNET
Title:        INTERNET: For discussion of the Internet from a user's
              perspective
Description:  This echo is for novices and other non-experts to discuss
              the use of the Internet.  Finally, a place where the
              question "How do I send netmail from my fidonet address to
              my friend on the Internet and vice versa?" is on-topic.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      80           Volume: 100/Month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Adam Michlin, 1:143/[e-mail]
              Software John, 1:143/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Adam Michlin, 143/313


Tagname:      INTERUSER                   Area Key: INTRSR
Title:        International communication
Description:  Posters from many places in the North and Western
              Hemispheres.  Just about anything is on topic except
              computerese (hardware, software, modeming, net policy,
              technical configurations, etc.) Language: English only
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, TAP, TIPTOP, WORLD
Gateways:     ZONE-2 VIA 1:260/1, ZONE-6 VIA 1:13/13
# Nodes:      190          Volume: 850/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Rawson, 1:102/341.0@fidonet
              Dan Bennett, 1:116/3000.2@fidonet
              Aaron Goldblatt, 1:130/85.0@fidonet
              Daan van.Rooijen, 2:512/1.2@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: David Rawson, 1:102/341.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INTER_NOVELL                Area Key: INTRNVLL
Title:        Networking with Novell Netware
Description:  This conference is linked to the [e-mail] mailing
              list.  The [e-mail] mailing list is a high-quality
              BITNET mailing list with many professional people
              subscribing who have a great deal of expertise with Novell
              Netware.  Definitve answers to questions regarding Novell
              Netware can be found in this echo.  Access will be
              restricted to mature users not likely to post inappropriate
              messages.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:233/15
Gateways:     BITNET VIA 1:233/13
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INTRUDER                    Area Key: INTRUDER
Title:        Radio ham band intruder monitoring and tracking
Description:  A conference for the exchange of messages by ham radio
              operators for exchanging information on the discovery,
              identification, and elimination of non-ham operation in the
              ham bands.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHOMAIL AND GROUPMAIL FROM THE MODERATOR
Gateways:     BY MODERATOR BETWEEN FIDONET & HAMLINK ZONE 73
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File: INTRUDER.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   W8GRT, 1:234/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Oct-92
Last changed: 20-Oct-92    Changed by: W8GRT, 1:234/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      INVEST                      Area Key: INVEST
Title:        International Investor's Forum
Description:  A forum for investors who utilize personal computers
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      101          Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Williams, 1:274/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 26-Feb-93    Changed by: Jack Williams, 274/30


Tagname:      IN_COUNTRY                  Area Key: INCNTRY
Title:        In Country
Description:  A veterans conference primarily for veterans whom have been
              issued a campaign ribbon denoting service in a combat zone.
              This is not restricted to Vietnam Veterans. Combat zone
              veterans from all conflicts are welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: National Backbone
Gateways:     Alternet via 106/449
# Nodes:      9            Volume: 50/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lefty Frizzell, 1:106/[e-mail]
              Scott Summers, 1:106/[e-mail]
Date added:   26-Oct-92
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Lefty Frizzell, 106/116


Tagname:      IOWA_ECHO                   Area Key: IOWAECHO
Title:        IOWA Echo
Description:  A general chat echo for Iowa FidoNet BBS's and anyone else
              interested in maintaining contact with IOWA
Origin:
Distribution: REGION 14 HUBS, IOWA & OUT-OF-STATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dan Buda, 1:290/627.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Dan Buda, 1:290/627.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ISYSOPS                     Area Key: ISYSOPS
Title:        Net 231 Sysop Conference
Description:  General discussion and chat area for Sysops of network 231,
              Indianapolis IN.
Origin:
Distribution: NET-231-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      IVS                         Area Key: IVS
Title:        Interactive Video Systems Support
Description:  A general support echo for users of Interactive Video
              Systems Amiga related computer peripherals.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     8:8/0 (AKA 1:10/8) RBBS NET
# Nodes:      45           Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Roger Clark, 1:382/[e-mail]
              John Preston, 1:283/[e-mail]
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Roger Clark, 382/105


Tagname:      IVS_SUPPORT                 Area Key: IVSSPPRT
Title:        Techincal discussions of Interactive Video System products
Description:  A general chatter conference for owners of Interactive Video
              System products such as the VECTOR, Grand Slam SCSI
              controller, Trump Card and other products.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Preston, 1:283/[e-mail]
Date added:   15-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: John Preston, 283/310


Tagname:      IVS_TECH                    Area Key: IVSTECH
Title:        Techincal discussions of Interactive Video System products
Description:  A general chatter conference for owners of Interactive Video
              System products such as the VECTOR, Grand Slam SCSI
              controller, Trump Card and other products.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 1/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Preston, 1:283/310.0@fidonet
Date added:   5-Dec-92
Last changed: 5-Dec-92     Changed by: John Preston, 1:283/310.0@fidonet


Tagname:      JAZZ                        Area Key: JAZZ
Title:        JAZZ
Description:  Conference for the discussion of Jazz as music, art, and
              technique.  All discussion pertaining to Jazz permitted.
              DESC Old Timers and new folks always welcomed.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet Backbone
Gateways:     Zone 2 via 2:440/71 - 1:153/733 Zone 3 via 3:635/538 -
              1:153/733
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 20/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   James Downie, 1:153/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Mar-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: James Downie, 153/733.2


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jews For Judaism
Description:  Discussion of tactics used by various organizations to
              convert Jews.  Midwest Director of Jews For Judaism
              KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag>
Moderators:   Ronnie Schreiber, 1:120/241.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Ronnie Schreiber, 1:120/241.0@fidonet


Tagname:      JOBS                        Area Key: JOBS
Title:        Employment and Job Conference
Description:  The JOBS echo is for discussion of employment related
              issues.  This can include practically anything that is job
              related.  Almost anything that is about your current job or
              getting a job is acceptable.  It is also appropriate to post
              a resume or job offerings.  Discussion that is not job
              related, or job related discussions that get off topic (such
              as religion, politics, personal life styles, drugs, human
              rights, etc.) are not appropriate in this echo.  It is
              recommended that nodes receiving this echo also get the
              sister echo JOBS-NOW, which lists job offerings only.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBS NET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 500/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ken Zwaschka, 1:105/54.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ken Zwaschka, 1:105/54.0@fidonet


Tagname:      JOBS-NOW                    Area Key: JOBSNOW
Title:        Job & Employment offerings ONLY
Description:  JOBS-NOW if for the posting of job offerings by individuals
              or companies with positions to offer.  Job offers may be
              made by any company with a job opening, or by a professional
              recruiting company which has been hired to fill the opening.
              Professional recruiters, however, should be sensitive to the
              feelings of net users and adhere to the guidelines for
              posting.  JOBS-NOW is not a discussion group or a group for
              posting resumes.  It is acceptable to repost offerings from
              other areas or to post offerings "second hand" if they are
              credited, verifiable and bonafide.  MLM type offerings
              (regardless of legality, "Pyramid" schemes, and any "job"
              that requires an up-front investment are not allowed.
              JOBS-NOW has strict and detailed conference rules, which
              should be read before posting any messages.  PLEASE READ
              CONFERENCE RULES BEFORE POSTING ANY MESSAGES.  Readers of
              this echo are REQUIRED to post a bonafide job offering at
              LEAST once per month as a "payback" for the service.  See
              Rules posted in conference for details.  Moderator reserves
              right to cut feed without PRIOR notice to nodes posting for
              failure to post at least one bona fide job offering per
              month.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE (VIA REGION 17 REC TO PROTOSTAR)
Gateways:     RBBS NET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:                   Volume: 300/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ken Zwaschka, 1:105/54.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ken Zwaschka, 1:105/54.0@fidonet


Tagname:      JOURNAL                     Area Key: JOURNAL
Title:        Pioneer Journals and Diaries
Description:  For those interested in history or genealogy.  This
              conference contains entries from original pioneer diaries
              and(journals.  Users are(invited to enter similar documents
              of their own ancestors.  Documents are entered much as they
              were originally recorded, to give the feeling of being with
              the author at the time.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Henry, 1:273/408.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Oct-92
Last changed: 24-Oct-92    Changed by: Jim Henry, 1:273/408.0@fidonet


Tagname:      JR-MSG                      Area Key: JRMSG
Title:        PCjr Conference
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the users of the IBM PCjr
              computer. Discussions are about enhancements and
              modifications to the PCjr.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 40/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Knox, 1:147/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: John Knox, 147/7


Tagname:      JUDAICA                     Area Key: JUDAICA
Title:        Jewish Discussions
Description:  Open to all!  Discussions about Torah, about traditions,
              about anything Jewish.  On the FIDOnet backbones.
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH0                     Area Key: K12CH0
Title:        K12net Channel 0
Description:  K12net Channel 0, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher/school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH1                     Area Key: K12CH1
Title:        K12net Channel 1
Description:  K12net Channel 1, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH10                    Area Key: K12CH10
Title:        K12net Channel 10
Description:  K12net Channel 10, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly
              listing of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH11                    Area Key: K12CH11
Title:        K12net Channel 11
Description:  K12net Channel 11, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly
              listing of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH12                    Area Key: K12CH12
Title:        K12net Channel 12
Description:  K12net Channel 12, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly
              listing of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH2                     Area Key: K12CH2
Title:        K12net Channel 2
Description:  K12net Channel 2, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH3                     Area Key: K12CH3
Title:        K12net Channel 3
Description:  K12net Channel 3, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH4                     Area Key: K12CH4
Title:        K12net Channel 4
Description:  K12net Channel 4, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH5                     Area Key: K12CH5
Title:        K12net Channel 5
Description:  K12net Channel 5, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH6                     Area Key: K12CH6
Title:        K12net Channel 6
Description:  K12net Channel 6, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH7                     Area Key: K12CH7
Title:        K12net Channel 7
Description:  K12net Channel 7, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH8                     Area Key: K12CH8
Title:        K12net Channel 8
Description:  K12net Channel 8, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.CH9                     Area Key: K12CH9
Title:        K12net Channel 9
Description:  K12net Channel 9, see K12.PROJECTS area for a weekly listing
              of current teacher.school initiated projects.
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.PROJECTS                Area Key: K12RJCS
Title:        K12net Projects Conference
Description:  Project descriptions, rules and discussion for the 13
              channels (message areas) of k12net
Origin:
Distribution: K12NET PRIVATE NETWORK; BACKBONE NODES LISTED BELOW
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Helen Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.SYSOP                   Area Key: K12SYSOP
Title:        K12net Sysops Conference
Description:  **restricted to K12net sysops only**. Not available singly.
              <<GENERAL INFO>> K12net is privately distributed to HUNDREDS
              of school-based/oriented BBS's within FIDOnet zones 1, 2,
              and 3 as well as in USEnet and other networks. There are NO
              fees! It is specifically oriented to curricular/classroom
              use for introducing Kindergarten thru 12th grade students,
              teachers and administrators to the "global village" of
              telecommuni- cations. K12net is a public "network with
              training wheels" and should not be thought of as a "hobby"
              network--this is "school". To prevent fragmentation of this
              community, K12net echoes are NOT available singly--sysops
              must take all or none.  Traffic in 3/92 generally ran
              200-250 messages per day for the entire network.  K12net
              (sm)(tm) is the mark of Jack Crawford.  For more information
              file request K12_INFO.ZIP from any of these members of the
              K12net Council of Coordinators: Gordon Benedict, Calgary,
              Alberta @ 1:134/49 Jack Crawford, Stanley, New York @
              1:260/620, Moderator Coord.  John Feltham, Queensland,
              Australia @ 3:640/706 Janet Murray, Portland, OR @ 1:105/23,
              Inter-network Coord.  Rob Reilly, Lanesboro, Mass @
              1:321/218, Files Librarian Gleason Sackman, Bottineau, N.
              Dakota @ 1:288/5 Helen Sternheim, Amherst, Mass @ 1:321/110,
              Channels Coord.  Mort Sternheim, Amherst, Mass @ 1:321/109
              Andy VanDuyne, Norwood, New York @ 1:2608/75 Louis Van Geel,
              Antwerp, Belgium @ 2:295/3
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12.TCH_CHAT                Area Key: K12CHCT
Title:        K12net Professional Educators "Chat" Conference
Description:  All-purpose area for the discussion of pedagogical
              philosophies, methods and materials, school reform and other
              educational issues relating to elementary and secondary
              schools. Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by
              K12net Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See
              K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_ART_ED                  Area Key: K12ARTED
Title:        K12net Art Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and
              secondary school "art class". Not available singly.
              Moderator is appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by
              Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_BUS_ED                  Area Key: K12BUSED
Title:        K12net Business Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to typical
              elementary and secondary "business ed" classrooms. Not
              available singly.  Moderators are appointed by K12net
              Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for
              details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_COMP_LIT                Area Key: K12CMPLT
Title:        K12net Academic Computing Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion dealing with hardware,
              software and instructional methodologies relating to
              academic and instructional computing at the elementary and
              secondary school levels. Not available singly. Moderators
              are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_ELE_CHAT                Area Key: K12LCHT
Title:        K12net Elementary School "Chat" Conference
Description:  All-purpose area for students in grades K-6 ONLY! Not
              available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net
              Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for
              details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_FRANCAIS                Area Key: K12FRNCS
Title:        K12net French Language Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion promoting use of French as a
              second language by elementary and secondary school students.
              Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net
              Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for
              details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_GERM_ENG                Area Key: K12GRMNG
Title:        K12net German Language Education Conference
Description:  Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators
              are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_HLTH_PE                 Area Key: K12HLTHP
Title:        K12net Health and Physical Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to typical
              elementary and secondary school health and physical
              education classes.  Not available singly. Moderators are
              appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_JR_CHAT                 Area Key: K12JRCHT
Title:        K12net Junior High/Middle School "Chat" Conference
Description:  All-purpose area for students in the middle grades ONLY! Not
              available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net
              Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for
              details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_LANG_ART                Area Key: K12LNGRT
Title:        K12net Language Arts Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to reading, writing,
              literature, composition at the elementary and secondary
              school levels. Not available singly. Moderators are
              appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_LIF_SKIL                Area Key: K12LFSKL
Title:        K12net Life Skills Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to home economics,
              safety, career development and other life skills as
              applicable to elementary and secondary schools. Not
              available singly.  Moderators are appointed by K12net
              Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for
              details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_MATH_ED                 Area Key: K12MTHD
Title:        K12net Mathematics Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to mathematics at
              the elementary and secondary school levels. Not available
              singly.  Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and
              coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_MUSIC_ED                Area Key: K12MSCD
Title:        K12net Performing Arts Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and
              secondary performing arts education such as music and
              theater.  Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by
              K12net Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See
              K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_NEWS                    Area Key: K12NEWS
Title:        K12net News Conference
Description:  ***This is READ-ONLY conference** Provides news pertinent to
              K12net and education. Current features include the DAILY
              REPORT CARD, a professionally prepared, "meaty" newsfeed
              which chronicles educational reform in the U.S. Not
              available singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council
              and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_RUSSIAN                 Area Key: K12RSSN
Title:        K12net Russian Language Education Conference
Description:  Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators
              are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_SCI_ED                  Area Key: K12SCIED
Title:        K12net Science Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and
              secondary school science education. Not available singly.
              Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and coordinated
              by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_SOC_STUD                Area Key: K12SCSTD
Title:        K12net Social Studies Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to elementary and
              secondary school social studies education. Not available
              singly. Moderators are appointed by K12net Council and
              coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_SPAN_ENG                Area Key: K12SPNNG
Title:        K12net Spanish Language Education Conference
Description:  Similar to K12_FRANCAIS. Not available singly. Moderators
              are appointed by the K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_SPEC_ED                 Area Key: K12SPCD
Title:        K12net Compensatory Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to the education of
              elementary and secondary school children with disabilities
              or other special needs. Not available singly. Moderators are
              appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford.  See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_SR_CHAT                 Area Key: K12SRCHT
Title:        K12net Senior High School "Chat" Conference
Description:  All-purpose area for students in senior high school grades
              ONLY! Not available singly. Moderators are appointed by the
              K12net Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See
              K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_TAG                     Area Key: K12TAG
Title:        K12net Talented and Gifted Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion relating to the education of
              elementary and secondary school children capable of advanced
              academic challenges. Not available singly. Moderators are
              appointed by K12net Council and coordinated by Jack
              Crawford.  See K12.SYSOP for details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K12_TECH_ED                 Area Key: K12TCHD
Title:        K12net Technology and Vocational Education Conference
Description:  Curricular-oriented discussion broadly relating to educating
              elementary and secondary school students about robotics,
              engineering, industrial & manufacturing technologies,
              drafting, CAD/CAM and all forms of skilled trades, etc. Not
              available singly. Moderators are appointed by the K12net
              Council and coordinated by Jack Crawford. See K12.SYSOP for
              details.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Crawford, 1:260/620.0@fidonet


Tagname:      K9COPS                      Area Key: K9COPS
Title:        Conference on Police Dogs
Description:  A conference for the exchange of information and ideas for
              those interested in the breeding, raising, training and
              application of police dogs.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      24           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Eden, 1:153/900.0@fidonet
Date added:   18-Nov-92
Last changed: 18-Nov-92    Changed by: Bob Eden, 1:153/900.0@fidonet


Tagname:      KATEBUSH                    Area Key: KATEBUSH
Title:        Kate Bush Appreciation
Description:  Kate Bush is a musician/singer who is quite popular in
              Europe, but has really never had much of a folowing in the
              United States.  She does have devoted fans, though, and many
              of us meet through the KATEBUSH echo.  Conversation is not
              completely limited to KaTe, though; we tolerate discussion
              of artists who do or could influence her work. Also, digests
              from usenet's Kate Bush conference, rec.music.gaffa, are
              posted.  The moderator will PAY for distribution within Zone
              1, and can arrange for gateways into Zones 2 (UK or Sweden),
              3 (Oz) and 6 (Hong Kong).
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1, CHATEAUNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Richard Bollar, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Richard Bollar, 125/110


Tagname:      KATTY_KORNER                Area Key: KTTYKRNR
Title:        Cat Conference
Description:  A MUST for all Cat lovers! Topics include anecdotes and tips
              on care and feeding of cats.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:     NONE
# Nodes:                   Volume: 125/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Debbi Brown, 1:388/[e-mail]
              Bob Brown, 1:388/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Bob Brown, 388/33


Tagname:      KIDS                        Area Key: KIDS
Title:        International Kids Conference
Description:  The KIDS Echo Conference was established to  allow young
              people  up  to  the  age  of  18  to  have freedom of
              information interchange in an environment that  is  directed
              primarily toward an adult audience. Allowing our children to
              have an area of thier own is necessary to give  our kids the
              opportunity to  expand  their  capabilities  in the  age  of
              electronics  and  home  computing. Our children are our most
              valued resources in the persuit of a  future  for  a  nation
              with  strong goals in computers. Our future belongs to them.
              They are our destiny. The KIDS Echo Conference was  designed
              with  them  in  mind. Therefore, each adult should encourage
              its  use  and   give   it   direction.   Direction   without
              interferance except to insure that the echo is wholesome and
              that it grows with common decency as viewed by the public as
              a whole.  Schools  systems  are  encouraged to participate
              in the KIDS echo. Our goal is to link the schools  all over
              the world in an environment which will benefit  our
              educators as well as our students.  School projects  should
              be  encouraged by our teachers and the echo used as a basis
              for these projects.  Additionally, the KidsNews newsletter
              can be a viable medium for students, teachers, parents and
              school organizations to express  ideas  and  activities.
              KidsNews  is the official newsletter of the KIDS echo
              conference. It is there for YOUR use.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 40/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Freeman Witherspoon, 1:124/6406.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Freeman Witherspoon, 1:124/6406.0@fidonet


Tagname:      KID_POWER                   Area Key: KIDPOWER
Title:        Pre-teen conversations.
Description:  EchoNet's Kid Power conference permits those young BBS
              callers under thirteen a place of their own for posting
              messages with their national friends.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bonnie Lind, 1:369/18.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Bonnie Lind, 1:369/18.0@fidonet


Tagname:      KILLBABY                    Area Key: KILLBABY
Title:        Abortion discussion from the Christian perspective.
Description:  Anyone who had been aborted wouldn't be here.  If
              inconvenient babies weren't really alive babies, there would
              be no need to kill them.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     PRIME NETWORK
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Winter, 1:18/98.0@fidonet
              John Nash, 1:227/150.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Jan-93     Changed by: Steve Winter, 1:18/98.0@fidonet


Tagname:      KLINGON                     Area Key: KLINGON
Title:        Star Trek Klingon discussions
Description:  This is a brand-new echo conference that will be made
              available to all networks, including but not limited to
              FidoNet and TrekNet. (Please NetMail the Moderators for
              details!) The topic of discussion in this conference is the
              Klingon presence in Star Trek, in the films, movies,
              episodes, animation, novels, games, and fan publications.
              This echo will be open to any and all, regardless of which
              Star Trek fan orgainzation, if any, you may belong to.
              Members of KAG and KLAW are especially welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: Zone 1, Zone 87
Gateways:     TrekNet via 1:135/70
# Nodes:      24           Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Scott Kuhr, 1:363/[e-mail]
              Ray Brown, 1:135/[e-mail]
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 28-Feb-93    Changed by: Ray_ Brown, 135/70


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Middle East Discussions
Description:  Talks about Israel and her Arabs neighbors.  KESHERnet -
              International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jewish Education
Description:  Currently for teachers in the Jewish community.  Includes
              Sunday school, yeshivot, any Jewish learning center
              KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jewish Computer Users
Description:  General Chatting about Jews and Computers.  Ask technical
              questions here and even get answers! KESHERnet -
              International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Talmudic Studies
Description:  Shi'urim (classes) in Talmud, ON-LINE! Some real talmid
              chochim here! KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All
              Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jewish Laws
Description:  The discussion of HALACHA, Jewish laws.  Questions and
              answers with qualified rabbis to help out! KESHERnet -
              International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        CHASSIDUS
Description:  The "PIOUS ONES."  Join in on learning about the ways,
              customs, and laws of the chassidim.  Very interesting!
              KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Hebrew Discussions
Description:  Discussion IN Hebrew, ABOUT Hebrew, and HOW to do Hebrew!
              KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Internet Mail Link
Description:  Access "By Invitation Only" areas through Internet.  Various
              sources and user commentary too! KESHERnet - International
              Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 75/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jewish News
Description:  News clips from various sources dealing with all aspects of
              Judaism and Israel.  KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos
              - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Torah Portion
Description:  Commentary on the weekly Torah portion.  Various sources and
              user commentary too! KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos
              - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        SCHMOOZE!
Description:  So, want a nice place for a coffee klatch?  Have some tea, a
              schtikela rugelach, and maybe some good conversation.
              KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jewish Matchmakers!
Description:  So boychik, looking for a nice Jewish girl?  And you, sheina
              maidela... looking for a nice Jewish husband?  Computerized
              yenta! KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        The Holocaust
Description:  Discussions about the Holocaust, including Survivors, First
              and Second Generation Survivors KESHERnet - International
              Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jewish Students
Description:  For Jewish students of all ages.  Enjoy!! KESHERnet -
              International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        KESHERNET SYSOPS
Description:  Sysop discussions KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos -
              All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        K_TORAH
Description:  KESHERnet - International Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Jewish Geneaology
Description:  Trace your yiddische family tree! KESHERnet - International
              Jewish Echos - All Welcome!
Origin:
Distribution: KESHERNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: Aaron Schmiedel, 1:124/4104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LANTASTI                    Area Key: LANTASTI
Title:        Lantastic Net Work Conference
Description:  LANTASTI  a GroupMail or Private EchoMail area for
              discussion of Artisoft's Lantastic products. The  conference
              is  co-moderated  by Arthur  Geffen reachable  at Fidonet
              1:124/6101,   Phnxnet 432/10, or Alternet 7:49/34 or just
              plain 214-458-2620,9600,HST-DS ,Ed Greene of
              65:65/1@Quicknet and Rick Roth of Artisoft's Support BBS and
              Daniel Churchman of Artisoft Australia This conference is
              distributed using the GroupMail or Echomail method. If
              groupmail, You should if possible use an 'approved'
              GroupMail processor to participate in and distibute this
              conference.  If you do not have this software, you may File
              REQuest GMAIL (for QBBS sysops), GMM (for Phoenix Sysops),
              or GROUP (for Fido/OPUS sysops or other systems not having a
              'native' GroupMail processor) from my system (named above).
              The Conference is as of March 14, 1992 available on the
              Backbone. The moderators reserve the right of editorial
              privilege.  This means that flames and off-topic messages
              will be removed from distribution and returned to point of
              origin for resubmittal. By participating here, you agree to
              follow the rules of this conference, and to follow the
              moderators' instructions concerning this conference,
              including the moderators' editorial privilege. The
              Moderators  reserve  the sole final authority  for  the
              deter- mination of  the  fitness  of  individual  posts  for
              inclusion  into this area. Messages   deemed  inappropriate
              will  be  returned  to  the sender via Netmail  where
              possible  with a brief explanation of the reason  for the
              objection.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone Groupmail
Gateways:     RBBSNET Via  8:930/201 QNET Via 1:124/6101
# Nodes:      230          Volume: 250/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Arthur Geffen, 1:124/6101@Fidonet
              Edward Greene, 65:65/1@Qnet
              Rick Roth, 65:65/1@Qnet
              Daniel Churchman, 3:640/777@Fidonet
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Arthur Geffen, 124/6101


Tagname:      LAPTOP                      Area Key: LAPTOP
Title:        Laptop Computer Echo
Description:  The Laptop conference is used for the discussion of portable
              DESC    computers, ranging from Luggables (i.e. COMPAQ
              Portable), DESC    Laptops, Notebooks, Palmtops, etc.
              Software issues relating DESC    to these machines is
              included.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Todd Smith, 1:157/100.1@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Todd Smith, 1:157/100.1@fidonet


Tagname:      LASERPUB                    Area Key: LASERPUB
Title:        Laser Publishing
Description:  A conference focusing on typesetting and the graphic arts,
              both traditional and computerized, including publishing
              hardware and software, design techniques and aesthetics, the
              PostScript language, and related subjects such as multimedia
              publishing.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     Zone-2 VIA 1:109/519
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Day          Rule File: LASERPUB.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Margo Schulter, 1:203/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Margo Schulter, 203/289.7227


Tagname:      LATINO                      Area Key: LATINO
Title:        LATINO's Spanish International Conference
Description:  Latino is a conference in the spanish language for all latin
              americans and those interested in speaking spanish.  Topics
              are free but cultural, political and topics are encorage.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Juan Davila, 1:367/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Juan Davila, 1:367/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LAUGH                       Area Key: LAUGH
Title:        LAUGH
Description:  G rated Joke Conference. Family rated jokes ONLY.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:11/50 8:8/7001
Gateways:     FIDONET 8:8/7001<>1:11/50
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 30/Month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Don Morgan, 8:7001/2@FamilyNet
Date added:   26-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob Hoffman, 115/887


Tagname:      LAW                         Area Key: LAW
Title:        LEGAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
Description:  Legal profession forum for the exchange of information on
              new court decisions, court rules, statutes, law journals and
              reports for judges, attorneys and to inform the general
              public about the operations of the legal systems.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone Fidonet Rbbsnet
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 80/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill McMahon, 8:965/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Mar-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Bill McMahon AT 8:965/10, 965/10


Tagname:      LAW_&_ORDER                 Area Key: LAWORDER
Title:        Law
Description:  Echo moderated by a law enforcement officer with over 16
              years total experience including narcotic enforcement,
              traffic enforcement, fish and game enforcement, general law
              enforcement and Military Police.  Other law enforcement
              officers involved in echo. Purpose is to answer questions
              related to the law and law enforcement and to discuss issues
              including crime prevention, firearms, Community Policing and
              other related topics as brought up by the participants.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      17           Volume: 110/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Larry Lucas, 1:356/12.4@fidonet
Date added:   27-Jan-93
Last changed: 27-Jan-93    Changed by: Larry Lucas, 1:356/12.4@fidonet


Tagname:      LAW_DISORDER                Area Key: LWDSRDR
Title:        "Law and Disorder" Discussion Area
Description:  A conference for the discussion of our laws and and the
              disorder which results from the enforcement (or lack
              thereof) of these laws.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 110/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LEARNING                    Area Key: LEARNING
Title:        Disability and Online Learning Opportunities
Description:  The LEARNING EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of online education and disabilities.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.EDU.ONLINE
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      LEGAL                       Area Key: LEGAL
Title:        LAW
Description:  A conference where attorneys and judges from around the
              world, exchange information on the latest cases, statutes,
              rules, reports and journals in an effort to improve the
              practice of law and access to the courts.  Real names are
              required and specific legal questions are not allowed,
              although general questions about the operations of the
              system are encouraged.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE FIDONET RBBSNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 55/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill McMahon, 8:965/10.0@RBBS-NET
              No Alernate, 8:965/10.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Bill McMahon, 8:965/10.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      LIBERTY                     Area Key: LIBERTY
Title:        Libertarian Politics -- Theory and Practice
Description:  For news and discussion relating to the libertarian
              movement, including both political philosophy and activism.
              Includes, but not limited to, items relating to the
              Libertarian Party and the Marrou/Lord
              presidential/vice-presidential campaign.  Provides access to
              the multi-network Libernet facility.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Dehn, 1:104/418.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Joe Dehn, 1:104/418.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LIBRARY                     Area Key: LIBRARY
Title:        Information Power!
Description:  The LIBRARY echo area has been established for librarians
              exploring technological access to information.  This
              includes, but is not limited to, online database searching,
              CD-ROM, cable access news, interactive media, automated
              circulation and online public access systems.  Gated to
              Usenet as the newsgroup k12.library.
Origin:
Distribution: NATIONAL BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      147          Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Janet Murray, 1:105/23.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Janet Murray, 1:105/23.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LIMBAUGH                    Area Key: LIMBAUGH
Title:        Rush Limbaugh / EIB Topics
Description:  A general chatter conference for fans of the Rush Limbaugh
              Radio and TV Show. Those interested in political events show
              injoy this echo.  Please reframe from foul language. Keep
              Flames to a miniumn.  File Areas available on 1:228/52 ***
              Not run by or backed by Rush Limbaugh or EIB ***
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-228NET / BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Douglas Luurs, 1:228/52.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Douglas Luurs, 1:228/52.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LINUX                       Area Key: LINUX
Title:        Linux software discussions.
Description:  A gatewayed echo to discuss the operating system and
              utilities of Linux, a UNIX platform, that follows the GNU
              copyleft principles. GNU compiler, source, bugs, fixes, and
              misc. X-Windows apps for Linux.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 1:343/94
# Nodes:      3000         Volume: 80/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Greg Naber, 1:343/34.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Greg Naber, 1:343/34.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LNXMANAGE                   Area Key: LNXMNG
Title:        LNXNET Management Echoid.
Description:  An Echoid for the Management of Linux Net. File
              Announcements, misc. questions concerning the distribution
              of Linux files, and general opreational concerns. For
              downstream Sysop use.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 1/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Greg Naber, 1:343/34.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Greg Naber, 1:343/34.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LOVELINE                    Area Key: LOVELINE
Title:        Lovers and Other Strangers
Description:  Looking for that "Love of your Life"?  You may find him/her
              in this conference.  The purpose of this conference is for
              chatter and flirting between the sexes and is 'G' rated.
              Good conference to carry for the Teen audience.  Available
              in both EchoMail and GroupMail formats.
Origin:
Distribution: 107/309 107/10 107/3 107/696
Gateways:     GROUPMAIL VIA 1:107/3
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Burt Juda, 1:107/309.0@fidonet
              David Wrobel, 1:107/696.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Burt Juda, 1:107/309.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LOW_CHOL                    Area Key: LOWCHOL
Title:        Lower Cholesterol Echo
Description:  Area for those of us that are trying to lower our total
              serum cholesterol, recipes, techniques, and information.
              This is not a backbone echo yet.  Feed from 1:231/30
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 12/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      LV_GAMBLER                  Area Key: LVGMBLR
Title:        Las Vegas Gambler and Information
Description:  Experienced Gamblers from Las Vegas discuss winning systems,
              hints.  Also, news on shows, dinners, and other happenings
              in and around the Las Vgas Area, and Nevada.  Be in touch
              with Las Vegas before you arrive! Get the inside scoop on
              where to go and where NOT to go. Best Bets, and How To help
              from people in the know!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nick Hard, 1:209/777.0@fidonet
Date added:   18-Jan-93
Last changed: 18-Jan-93    Changed by: Nick Hard, 1:209/777.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MAC4SALE                    Area Key: MAC4SALE
Title:        Macintosh Items For Sale/Wanted
Description:  A conference designed for ease of use to promote hardware
              and software sales of any Macintosh-related item. Minimal
              rules, wide latitude, friendly atmosphere. Discussion of
              suitability of a particular item encouraged. Commercial ads
              acceptable as long as they don't get 'out of hand'.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2
Gateways:
# Nodes:      83           Volume: 50/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Gillett, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   27-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: John Gillett, 114/27.1


Tagname:      MACCOMM                     Area Key: MACCOMM
Title:        Macintosh Telecommunications and Networking Echo
Description:  General discussion of Macintosh telecommunications and
              networking.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Ebener, 1:152/42.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Jan-93
Last changed: 1-Jan-93     Changed by: Steve Ebener, 1:152/42.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MACFSALE                    Area Key: MACFSALE
Title:        Macintosh For Sale/Wanted
Description:  Posting of non commercial ads for Macintosh and NeXT (and
              related) equipment, hardware and software.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      281          Volume: 120/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Hall, 1:106/[e-mail]
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Brian Hall, 106/6268


Tagname:      MACHW                       Area Key: MACHW
Title:        MACHW
Description:  Macintosh Hardware topics.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Norm Goodger, 1:204/555.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Norm Goodger, 1:204/555.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MACNETCOM                   Area Key: MCNTCM
Title:        Macintosh Network Communications Echo
Description:  Discussion about LAN, WAN, modem and connectivity issues
              (hardware and software) as they impact use with the
              Macintosh computer. Encryption, decrypyion and data security
              are also addressed.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:2605/611 AND 1:282/105
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Scott Christensen, 1:282/24.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Nov-92
Last changed: 1-Nov-92     Changed by: Scott Christensen, 1:282/24.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MACSW                       Area Key: MACSW
Title:        MACSW
Description:  Macintosh software topics.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Norm Goodger, 1:204/555.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Norm Goodger, 1:204/555.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MACSYSOP                    Area Key: MACSYSOP
Title:        Macintosh Sysop Discussion Forum
Description:  This echo is for the discussion of topics that are related
              to the Macintosh Sysop ... someone who actually runs their
              system on a Macintosh, or whose system is oriented to
              serving the Macintosh Community.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ralph Merritt, 1:2605/611.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Ralph Merritt, 1:2605/611.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MAC_GAMES                   Area Key: MACGAMES
Title:        Macintosh Entertainment & Education Echo
Description:  Since the release of the Macintosh, Apple has sought to
              establish it as a business machine, going out of its way to
              describe its Apple II line as the education/entertainment
              machine.  This echo is dedicated to the transmission of
              information about the entertainment and educational
              qualities of the Mac, information not readily found in IBM
              type gaming magazines, and for the most part neglected by
              MacUser/MacWorld.  Reviews of Mac game, educational, and
              children's programs, both commercial and shareware are
              welcome, as is info about new releases and upgrades. Hints
              and tips about using these types of software are very
              welcome. Lobby for your favorite programs! Share critical
              comparisons of software (Might & Magic II vs.  Pool or
              Radiance, or Typing Tutor vs.Type!,or THE Gradebook vs.
              Classroom Aministrator, etc.) Posting of used software for
              sale is also welcome, but it is required that such software
              come with the original manual(s) and master disk(s).
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, GATE ZONE-2 VIA 1:107/412, GATE RBBS VIA 1:129/34
Gateways:
# Nodes:      110          Volume: 350/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Nordling, 1:396/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Nordling, 1:396/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MAC_TELEFINDER              Area Key: MCTLFNDR
Title:        Macintosh Telefinder BBS Forum
Description:  In general anything that pertains to TeleFinder Group
              Edition Host, TeleFinder/User, or TeleFinder/Pro is
              appropriate material for discussion in this echo.  More
              specifically, MAC_TELEFINDER will be a place to discuss
              problems and questions by users and sysops alike, as well as
              a place to pass along new information about the TeleFinder
              software (ie upgrades, bugs and fixes, tips for its use).
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Russ Jacobson, 1:233/11.0@fidonet
              Chris Silverberg, 1:322/115.0@fidonet
Date added:   15-Dec-92
Last changed: 15-Dec-92    Changed by: Russ Jacobson, 1:233/11.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MAILBAG                     Area Key: MAILBAG
Title:        Mail Conference for Letters & Flats
Description:  Conference about production and mass distribution of
              letters, magazines and advertising circulars.  Oriented
              towards computerized processing of lists and production of
              computer letters, and labels.  Conference also covers postal
              regulations and matters of design relating to compliance
              with those regulations.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Charles Lasitter, 1:3641/277.206@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Charles Lasitter, 1:3641/277.206@fidonet


Tagname:      MAINFRAME                   Area Key: MNFRM
Title:        Mainframe Computing Technical Topics
Description:  Technical discussions centered around mainframe computers,
              operating systems, databases, program language, and
              third-party products
Origin:
Distribution: WORLDWIDE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Rudolph, 1:261/999.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Bob Rudolph, 1:261/999.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MANSION                     Area Key: MANSION
Title:        Mansion BBS & Copernicus Support Echo
Description:  This is the official support area for Mansion BBS,
              Copernicus, Caprica, TagIt & other products of Software
              Design & ZSys Software. Tabby is also a topic of discussion
              as relates to the above.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Toland, 1:290/[e-mail]
              Dennis Thieme, 1:213/[e-mail]
Date added:   23-Nov-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Dennis R Thieme, 213/213


Tagname:      MAPPING                     Area Key: MAPPING
Title:        MAPPING
Description:  For Land Surveyors, Navigators, Cartographers, Geodesists,
              Geographers, whoever's interested.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:115/678
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Maynard Riley, 1:115/678.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Dec-92     Changed by: Maynard Riley, 1:115/678.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MAXDEV                      Area Key: MAXDEV
Title:        Maximus Developers Conference
Description:  Conference for discussion of technical aspects of Maximus,
              third-party utilities, message base formats, and more.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     MAXNET VIA 1:249/106
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.1@fidonet
              Chris Grainger, 1:163/518.1@fidonet
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Jan-93     Changed by: Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.1@fidonet


Tagname:      MDF                         Area Key: MDF
Title:        Main Distribution Frame (MDF) - Telecommunications Topics
Description:  Forum for enlightened discussion of telecommunications
              technology, issues and ideas. Aimed primarily at telecom
              professionals but other well-mannered participants are also
              welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      33           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   William Degnan, 1:382/39.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Oct-92
Last changed: 6-Oct-92     Changed by: William Degnan, 1:382/39.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MDMGAMES                    Area Key: MDMGAMES
Title:        Modemable Games
Description:  This echo is focused on the discussions of games that can be
              played user to user over the modem. Tournaments and useful
              information given out for various games.
Origin:
Distribution: REQUEST
Gateways:
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 12/week         Rule File: MDMGAMES.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   David Rains, 1:133/602.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: David Rains, 1:133/602.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MDYSTROPHY                  Area Key: MDYTRPY
Title:        Muscular Dystrophy Conference
Description:  A Fidonet conference for discussion of issues related to any
              of the neuro-muscular diseases that are called Muscular
              Dystrophy.  It is primarily intended for people with MD, but
              their friends, families and caregivers are also welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Guy Thomas, 1:161/40.0@fidonet
              Jan Murphy, 1:161/84.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Guy Thomas, 1:161/40.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MEADOW                      Area Key: MEADOW
Title:        Meadow Opus Sysops Conference
Description:  THIS CONFERENCE IS NOT TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
              Discussions are of a technical nature related to Opus CBCS
              in which Opus sysops share their experiences and technical
              hints.  Recommended for Opus sysops.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      700          Volume: 200/week        Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Bev Freed, 1:129/104.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Oct-92
Last changed: 10-Oct-92    Changed by: Bev Freed, 1:129/104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MEBBS                       Area Key: MEBBS
Title:        MEBBS Support Echo
Description:  This echo is the official Support echo for all products
              released by and thru MEBBS by William Bowling. Refering
              mainly to the Star Trilogy and Star-Net BBS software. This
              echo is also for the express purpose of relating Software
              problems encountered by sysops who use StarNet. This echo is
              a replacement echo for all other Starnet related echos. Once
              this echo makes the backbone all other Paragon and StarNet
              related echos that are in distribution will have their links
              cut. All bug reports for for StarNet BBS or whatever it will
              be called in the future should be addressed to me, to be
              forwarded to William Bowling MEBBS related software package
              should be routed thru 1:273/50.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     1:273/50 VIA 2:204/455
# Nodes:      29           Volume: 90/week         Rule File:
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Joe Mollica, 1:273/50.0@fidonet
              William Bowling, 1:102/1011.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Joe Mollica, 1:273/50.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MECCA                       Area Key: MECCA
Title:        Maximus MECCA Language Conference
Description:  Conference for discussion and sharing of Maximus Embedded
              Command Language Scripts.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     MAXNET VIA 1:249/106
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.1@fidonet
              Chris Grainger, 1:163/518.1@fidonet
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Jan-93     Changed by: Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.1@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Media Review
Description:  Looking at metaphysical books, movies, music, magazines.
              Can include discussions on metaphysical bbs's, software,
              etc.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATELY DISTRIBUTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Dec-92
Last changed: 10-Dec-92    Changed by: Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MEDICAL                     Area Key: MEDICAL
Title:        Disability and Medicine
Description:  The MEDICAL EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and medical issues.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA (ZONE 94) (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.MED
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 3/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jesse Massengill, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Jesse Massengill, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      MEDICATION                  Area Key: MDCTN
Title:        Disability and Medication Discussion
Description:  The MEDICATION EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and medication discussions.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      MEDIEVAL                    Area Key: MEDIEVAL
Title:        Medieval studies, re-creation, arts, etc.
Description:  For discussion of things medieval and the hobby of medieval
              re-creation, especially (but not only) as practiced by such
              groups as the SCA, Markland, MSR, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: Z1, PODS, GT-Net, WWIVnet, more; trying to go backbone ---
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 20/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Aronson, 1:109/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Dave Aronson, 109/120


Tagname:      MEDITATION                  Area Key: MDTTN
Title:        Meditation
Description:  Discussion relating to the practice, techniques, and
              experience of meditation. Helpful advice for the neophyte.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   G. Adam Stanislav, 1:129/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      MED_RAYS                    Area Key: MEDRAYS
Title:        Radiology (X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Med. & Rad Therapy)
Description:  A conference developed to enable all persons interested to
              exchange views on various topics related to the Radiology
              area.  Physicians, Med. Students, Healthcare Workers and
              Healthcare Students are encouraged to participate.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     Zone 2 Zone 3 via 396/1
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Daniel Hagan, 1:381/[e-mail]
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Daniel Hagan, 381/61


Tagname:      MELEE                       Area Key: MELEE
Title:        MELEE
Description:  A conference for support and player interaction for MELEE,
              the Sci-Fi gladiatorial combat role playing door game by
              Kevin Higgins. In this area, MELEE announces the results of
              Blood Match Challenges. Additionally, the MELEE Tournament
              Module will place the results of city, state, national and
              world tournaments in this conference. Lastly, this area may
              also be used for support of other Banzai Software door
              releases, and door-related utilities. General conversation,
              within loose limits, is also allowed here.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,
Gateways:     V-Net via 1:229/2, DoorNet via 1:135/105
# Nodes:      45           Volume: 6/Day           Rule File: MELEE.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Kevin Higgins, 1:128/[e-mail]
Date added:   24-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Kevin Higgins, 128/74


Tagname:      MEMORIES                    Area Key: MEMORIES
Title:        Nostalgia
Description:  The Good Old Days are here again.  A place to share thoughts
              and feelings from our pasts.  Old time trivia questions
              always welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet
Date added:   5-Nov-92
Last changed: 5-Nov-92     Changed by: Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MEMORY_LANE                 Area Key: MMRYLN
Title:        Original and highly active nostalgia/trivia echo.
Description:  EchoNet's Memory Lane brings together callers who enjoy
              looking forward to the future while cherishing memories of
              the past; trivia questions are also popular.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MENSA                       Area Key: MENSA
Title:        Mensa, intelligence, education, other hi-IQ groups, etc.
Description:  An echo for current and potential members of Mensa (a
              high-IQ society), and anyone else, to discuss Mensa,
              intelligence, education, other related matters, and anything
              else.
Origin:
Distribution: Z1-BACKBONE, RBBSNET, METRONET, USENET?
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 100/Day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Aronson, 1:109/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Dave Aronson, 109/120


Tagname:      MENSANS_ONLY                Area Key: MNSNSNLY
Title:        Mensans Only Echo for Members Only
Description:  A non-Backbone Echo distributed via past or present members
              for the purpose of general discussion between members only.
              Anyone may read the Echo but only verified members of
              American Mensa, Ltd., or any other official Mensa
              organization may post messages in the Echo.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1, ZONE2
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 25/week         Rule File: MO.RUL
Flags:        <Membership Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MENS_ISSUES                 Area Key: MNSSSS
Title:        Men's Issues
Description:  An issues-oriented conference with a focus on men's issues.
              Topics include general sexual-politics issues, divorce,
              custody/support, men and spirituality, men in recovery, the
              men's movement.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 60/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Arst, 1:343/8.9@fidonet
              Randall Chrisman, 1:343/108.9@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Mike Arst, 1:343/8.9@fidonet


Tagname:      MENTAL_HEALTH               Area Key: MNTLHLTH
Title:        Mental Health
Description:  An Electronic Support Group for individuals suffering from
              Depression, Phobias, Schizophrenia and other Mental Health
              Impairments.  This is not meant to be an academic discussion
              area, it is to provide help and support to those in need.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      METROGAY                    Area Key: METROGAY
Title:        New York Metro Area Gay/Lesbian Conference
Description:  A General Topic Area for Gay/Lesbian people to air views on
              all subjects.
Origin:
Distribution: NY-METRO-AREA-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Michael Stewart, 1:278/6969.0@fidonet
              Howie Ducat, 1:278/614.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Oct-92
Last changed: 13-Oct-92    Changed by: Michael Stewart, 1:278/6969.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MICAP_UFO                   Area Key: MICAPUFO
Title:        MICAP UFO International Conference
Description:  Direct linkup with an international UFO research
              organization.  Provides up-to-the-minute news and
              information from around the world.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michael Corbin, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Mar-93
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Michael Corbin, 104/422


Tagname:      MIDI-NET                    Area Key: MIDINET
Title:        MIDI-NET(tm) * International MIDI Conference *
Description:  For Discussion or MIDI, Computer Music and Synths.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 150/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet


Tagname:      MIDI-PROGRAMMING            Area Key: MDPGRMNG
Title:        MIDI Software Programmer's Conference
Description:  MIDI Technical Conference, Software Programming
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet


Tagname:      MIDRANGE                    Area Key: MIDRANGE
Title:        Midrange Systems
Description:  For the discussion of the IBM Midrange Family of
              mini-computers.  This includes the System/34, System/36,
              System/38, Application System/400, and the Risc System/6000.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     ALTERNET VIA 1:107/583
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Gibbs, 1:115/439.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: David Gibbs, 1:115/439.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MILITARY_PEOPLE             Area Key: MLTRYPPL
Title:        Military issues of all kinds
Description:  For active duty, retired, veterans, disabled veterans,
              civilians, interested in these issues.  Military of all
              nations welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      175          Volume: 500/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Pat Chapman, 1:387/469.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Jan-93    Changed by: Pat Chapman, 1:387/469.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MISSING                     Area Key: MISSING
Title:        National Missing Persons Echo
Description:  This echo is for locating living friends, relatives,
              acquaintences, class mates, etcetera that you may have lost
              track of over the years, or are just attempting to locate.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE BACKBONE
Gateways:     GTPOWER RHIME RELAY_NET
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Russell Coombs, 1:2612/107.0@fidonet
              Marv Cotton, 1:387/622.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Oct-92
Last changed: 1-Oct-92     Changed by: Russell Coombs, 1:2612/107.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MISSING_CHILD               Area Key: MSSGCHD
Title:        National Missing Children Echo
Description:  This echo is for helping locate Children Missing due to
              stranger abductions, parental abductions, runaways etc.
              Participation of all and postings on any missing child is
              welcome.  This echo is also for the disemination of
              information on finding lost children and protection children
              from abduction.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     GT-NET FAMILY_NET USENET GTPOWER RIME RBBS_NET
# Nodes:                   Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Marv Cotton, 1:387/622.0@fidonet
              Russell Coombs, 1:2612/107.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Oct-92
Last changed: 1-Oct-92     Changed by: Marv Cotton, 1:387/622.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MISSIONS                    Area Key: MISSIONS
Title:        Missionary Newsletter Conference
Description:  Missionary Letters from the Mission fields. READ ONLY
              Conference, Discussions NOT allowed!
Origin:
Distribution: 1:11/50 8:8/7001
Gateways:     FIDONET 8:8/7001<>1:11/50 8:70/0<>1:11/50
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 10/Month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Hoffman, 8:70/0@FamilyNet
Date added:   26-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob Hoffman, 115/887


Tagname:      MK                          Area Key: MK
Title:        Mythical Kingdom Support Echo
Description:  A support area for all Mythical Kingdom software, including
              (But not limited to) MKQwk, MKRead, MKDraw, and MKBBS.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:110/290, 1:3625/457, 1:151/1000, 1:151/1003
Gateways:     CHATEAUNET
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Andy Harris, 1:3625/457.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Andy Harris, 1:3625/457.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ML-BASEBALL                 Area Key: MLBSBLL
Title:        Major League Baseball
Description:  An area for the friendly discussions of the great sport of
              BASEBALL!  Everyone is welcome to share facts, figures,
              opinions, questions and observations about baseball.  How
              will the Marlins do? The Rockies? who drafted better? Where
              are the free agents going? Should Marge be S(c)hott?  Come
              on and participate in our Hot Stove League!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 250/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kent D. Ogle, 1:280/6.0@fidonet
              Jim Meeks, 1:130/41.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Dec-92
Last changed: 6-Dec-92     Changed by: Kent D. Ogle, 1:280/6.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MLM                         Area Key: MLM
Title:        Multi-Level Marketing conference
Description:  The purpose of this conference is for those engaged in
              Multi-Level- Marketing (MLM), or those interested in MLM, to
              discuss various tips, techniques, methods, warnings, legal
              matters, and other information of general interest to those
              engaged in MLM (also known as "Network Marketing").
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chris Gunn, 1:202/[e-mail]
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Chris Gunn, 202/1008


Tagname:      MM1_TECH                    Area Key: MM1TECH
Title:        MM1_TECH
Description:  An echo conferance for the growing number of MM/1 users to
              exchange ideas and get help.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Warren Hrach, 1:202/343.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Warren Hrach, 1:202/343.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MOBILITY                    Area Key: MOBILITY
Title:        Disability (Mobility Impairment)
Description:  The MOBILITY EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and mobility impairment.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.INDEP.MOBILITY
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      MOD1000                     Area Key: MOD1000
Title:        Tandy Model 1000 Personal Computers Users Conference
Description:  MOD1000 Conference is for the Tandy 1000 owner. Discussions
              include: Hardware upgrades, software compatibility and
              general problems encountered in the everyday use of the
              Tandy Computer.  Participating in this conference are
              repressentatives from Radio Shack, Sysops, Users.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Casey, 1:343/117.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Nov-92
Last changed: 20-Nov-92    Changed by: Paul Casey, 1:343/117.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MODEMERS                    Area Key: MODEMERS
Title:        Chitchat about the "hobby" of modeming.
Description:  PC-ers addicted to modeming; chitchat is restricted to
              topics specifically related to modeming being addictive ..
              and fun.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Judy Proctor, 1:361/12.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Judy Proctor, 1:361/12.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MODEM_TECH                  Area Key: MDMTCH
Title:        Modem technical discussions.
Description:  The discussion of modems, including developments, trouble
              shooting, current news updates, tips.  All threads enlarging
              to encompass phone line compatibilities and similar issues
              *must* be moved to EchoNet's PHONE_LINE Echo.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Siebern, 1:236/13.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Mike Siebern, 1:236/13.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MODERATOR                   Area Key: MDRTR
Title:        Moderator's Echo
Description:  A forum for conference moderators to exchange ideas and
              information pertaining to conference operation. Access (read
              and/or write) requires ADVANCE approval of the Moderators,
              who are: William Degnan of 1:382/39 and Michele Stewart of
              1:369/21.  Hubs are requested to treat MODERATOR as a
              "protected" conference.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      190          Volume: 40/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   William Degnan, 1:382/39.0@fidonet
              Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Oct-92
Last changed: 13-Oct-92    Changed by: William Degnan, 1:382/39.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MODULA-2                    Area Key: MODULA2
Title:        Modula-2 Programming Language
Description:  General technical conference for the programming language
              Modula-2.  Intended for programmers and implementors.
              Emphasis on language and standards, not particular products.
              General rules are: o Friendly technical discussion about the
              language Modula-2.  o Stick to Modula-2 please.  o Avoid "my
              language is better than yours" wars.  o Absolutely no
              commercials or touting of products by their vendors.
              Conduct your business in non-routed netmail, not at the
              expense of the net.  o On the other hand, User reviews of
              products are much appreciated.  o Proper FidoNet origin
              lines, addresses, etc.  No non-7bit-ASCII.  o No gating to
              other networks without consent of moderator.  o Leave your
              guns at the door.
Origin:
Distribution: WORLD
Gateways:     USENET COMP.LANG.MODULA2
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Randy Bush, 1:105/6.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Randy Bush, 1:105/6.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MOM_TALK                    Area Key: MOMTALK
Title:        Chitchat for modeming moms.
Description:  For moms who enjoy chatting with other moms on just about
              anything.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bonnie Lind, 1:369/18.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Bonnie Lind, 1:369/18.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MONSTERS                    Area Key: MONSTERS
Title:        Odyssey Monsters Echo
Description:  An echo dealing with cryptozoology, mythical or real current
              day monsters.  Deals with the likes of Bigfoot, Loch Ness
              Monster, Yeti, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ECHOMAIL, ODYSSEY BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MONTE                       Area Key: MONTE
Title:        MONTY PYTHON CONFERENCE
Description:  Devoted to all fans of the British comedy group Monty
              Python.  While most messages should be about Monty Python or
              quoting from the group, conversations of mutual interest
              among fans will be considered to be "on topic".
Origin:
Distribution: NET 264
Gateways:     RBBS NET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      89           Volume: 350/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Fisch, 1:264/174.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Fisch, 1:264/174.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MOTORCYCLE                  Area Key: MTRCYCL
Title:        An Inter-National MOTORCYCLE Conference
Description:  This Conference is intended for the discussion of
              MOTORCYCLES, Riding, Accessories, Repairs, Tips about
              anything associated with Motorcycle Riding of any kind.
              Dirt Bikes,  Racing, favorite rides in the Desert,
              Mountains, Plains, Cross Country, rides along the Seacoast,
              Camping on Motorcycles.  et al.....  .  What is your
              favorite Bike?  How long have you been riding? Even if you
              have never ridden a Motorcycle, but are just Interested, in
              the Sport, you can put your two cents or ask questions of
              seasoned riders.  Do you have something of interest to sell
              to Motorcyclists? If so, you may post one message per month.
              Some Bikers here have been riding for many years, and have
              some excellent advice.  . . . . .  Grab a cool drink and
              lets "Kick Tires!" .  FLAMES or OFF TOPIC MESSAGES and
              excessive quoting increase the cost of EchoMail, please be
              considerate of the Sysops who pay the bills.  For a copy of
              the rules, FREQ MOTORCYCLE from 1:10/227
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE AND GROUPMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet


Tagname:      MOVIES_&_TV                 Area Key: MOVIESTV
Title:        Movies and TV discussions.
Description:  EchoNet conference with people from all walks of life
              chatting about shows on the "Boob Tube" and up on the Silver
              Screen.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MPC                         Area Key: MPC
Title:        MPC (Multimedia for Personal Computers)
Description:  Multimedia hardware/software discussions.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 150/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MPS                         Area Key: MPS
Title:        MicroProse Technical Support
Description:  A general chatter conference for Micropose Games.  Help with
              solving problems with there games
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL NET-261 NET-116 NET-271 ZONE-8
Gateways:
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 12/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michael Huggins, 1:261/1041.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Dec-92    Changed by: Michael Huggins, 1:261/1041.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MST3K                       Area Key: MST3K
Title:        Mystery Science Theater 3000
Description:  A general discussion on the cable comedy show Mystery
              Science Theater 3000 and classic bad sf and fantasy movies.
Origin:
Distribution: NATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      14           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tony Trujillo, 1:280/9.0@fidonet
Date added:   15-Jan-93
Last changed: 15-Jan-93    Changed by: Tony Trujillo, 1:280/9.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MS_ACCESS                   Area Key: MSACCESS
Title:        Microsoft ACCESS
Description:  An open conference for end users, developers, or just
              curious "wannabe" users of Microsoft's Windows Database
              product ACCESS. Discussion, questions, answers, etc. are all
              encouraged.
Origin:
Distribution: Region 17
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 100/Month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Nelson, 1:105/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: John Nelson, 105/107


Tagname:      MS_WORD                     Area Key: MSWORD
Title:        Microsoft Word Echo
Description:  The echo is geared to those individuals that use the
              MicroSoft WORD word processing program - PC and Mac
              versions.  The purpose is for discussions, tricks, tips and
              technique sharing.  Beginner to advanced users will benefit
              from active participation in this echo.  People curious
              about WORD are encouraged to join in to see if WORD is right
              for their needs.  Discussions also include Word for Windows
              - WinWord.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Penny Meholick, 1:129/[e-mail]
Date added:   6-Mar-93
Last changed: 6-Mar-93     Changed by: John DeCarlo, 109/131


Tagname:      MTASK                       Area Key: MTASK
Title:        Multi-TASKing products and problems
Description:  Echo dealing with multitasking and multiuser OSs, systems,
              networks, and software.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone, Worldwide, Multi-Zone
Gateways:     Multi-Zone
# Nodes:      175          Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Thomas J. Lynch, 1:2614/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: QTach Robot, 2614/225


Tagname:      MUFFIN                      Area Key: MUFFIN
Title:        Maximus-CBCS SysOp Conference
Description:  Conference for discussion of the Maximus Computer-Based
              Conversation System (BBS) and related utilities.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     IMEXNET VIA 1:229/414 MAXNET VIA 1:249/106
# Nodes:      250          Volume: 100/day         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.1@fidonet
              Chris Grainger, 1:163/518.1@fidonet
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Jan-93     Changed by: Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.1@fidonet


Tagname:      MULT-SCLEROSIS              Area Key: MLTCLRS
Title:        Multiple Sclerosis
Description:  By request of a local support group at one of the hospitals,
              this Electronic Support Group is now being formed.  As the
              name implies, it is support group for MS.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.1@fidonet


Tagname:      MUM                         Area Key: MUM
Title:        Modem Users of Minnesota
Description:  A general chatter conference for Modem users in Minnesota
              and those interested in MUM events, activities and
              chit-chat.  Notices of meetings are posted in this echo
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL-NET282
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Erik Jacobson, 1:282/31.0@fidonet
              Derek Oldfather, 1:282/62.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Nov-92
Last changed: 10-Nov-92    Changed by: Erik Jacobson, 1:282/31.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MUSCLE                      Area Key: MUSCLE
Title:        Muscle and Fitness Echo
Description:  A forum for the discussion of weight training, nutrition and
              fitness issues
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Kennedy, 1:270/116.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jim Kennedy, 1:270/116.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MUSCULAR_DYST               Area Key: MSCRDYT
Title:        Disability (Muscular Dystrophy)
Description:  The MUSCULAR_DYST EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of muscular dystrophy issues and
              concerns.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      MUSIC                       Area Key: MUSIC
Title:        MUSIC
Description:  This conference deals with just about anything related to
              music.  If you're trying to figure out what album by a
              certain group you're missing, interested in learning about
              some new types of music or new groups, or just want to chat
              about the newest song you heard, this is THE place for it!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 120/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Bloomberg, 1:233/12.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: David Bloomberg, 1:233/12.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MUSICIAN'S_SERVICES         Area Key: MSCSSRCS
Title:        Musician's Classified Conference
Description:  Musician's For Sale, Help Wanted, etc. Echo
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet


Tagname:      MUSIC_COMP_101              Area Key: MSCMP11
Title:        Music Composition Conference
Description:  Conference for composers/arrangers/theorists.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.0@fidonet


Tagname:      MW_GENE                     Area Key: MWGENE
Title:        Midwest Genealogy Conference
Description:  This conference is for the distribution of Mid Western
              Genealogical information.  This echo will cover what is now
              known as Region 11 of the Fidonet.  This includes IN, IL, OH
              KY, MI, and WI.  This echo will debut in January of 1993 and
              is moderated by Cyndi Pote, an expert in genealogy research.
              Contact Brian Murrey at 1:231/30 for a feed. This echo
              should be available on the REG 11 REC system by the time you
              read this in the Elist.  Ask your REC for a feed, this
              should become a backbone echo soon.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET-MIDWEST
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 14/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Cyndi Pote, 1:231/[e-mail]
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Brian Murrey, 231/30


Tagname:      MYSTERY                     Area Key: MYSTERY
Title:        Mystery fiction
Description:  Discussion of literary works of mystery, espionage, and
              related genres in all media.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 20/Week         Rule File: MYSTERY.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   David Dyer-Bennet, 1:282/[e-mail]
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: David Dyer-Bennet, 282/341


Tagname:      M_P_D                       Area Key: MPD
Title:        Multiple Personality Disorder
Description:  Conference for support and discussion of MPD.  This
              Conference is for those individuals with MPD and for
              families of patients with MPD.  Anyone interested in the
              discussion of MPD is welcome.  Pseudonyms MUST be allowed.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ADANET
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Zeller, 1:369/34@fidonet
              Gary Lefkof, 1:124/2121@fidonet
              Tammy Zeller, 1:369/34@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jack Zeller, 1:369/34@fidonet


Tagname:      NAPLPS                      Area Key: NAPLPS
Title:        NAPLPS BBS VGA/EGA/CGA/Apple/etc On-line Graphics
Description:  What is NAPLPS (North American Presentation Level Protocol
              Syntax) Vidotex Graphics, and how does it compare with other
              graphical graphical standards.  This forum will eventually
              evolve to how to get the most out of NAPLPS.
Origin:
Distribution: NET362
Gateways:
# Nodes:      9            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Shawn Rhoads, 1:362/614.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Oct-92
Last changed: 1-Oct-92     Changed by: Shawn Rhoads, 1:362/614.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NATURIST                    Area Key: NATURIST
Title:        Naturist echo
Description:  An echo for the serious naturist, the wannabe, and even the
              simply curious. Topics include skinny dipping,
              clothing-optional beaches, organized clubs, where to go, why
              participate, how to get more information for your area,
              family involvement, current official attitudes, and much
              more. Full names are encouraged, but first names only are
              accepted. Current feed available from 1:3401/1 v32b HST or
              1:105/222 (ORPOR) at v32b.
Origin:
Distribution: Private/Zone 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 15/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Wayne Silsbee, 1:105/[e-mail]
Date added:   5-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Wayne Silsbee, 105/223


Tagname:      NAVY                        Area Key: NAVY
Title:        Navy Echo
Description:  Support echo for active duty, retired, & reserve members of
              the USN, DESC USMC, & USCG.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 100/Month       Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Wade Fallin, 1:112/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Wade Fallin, 112/90


Tagname:      NA_ACCESS-QMM               Area Key: NCCSSQMM
Title:        ACCESS
Description:  Product support for the ACCESS series of products, the
              complete PCBoard automator and messaging system that works
              with Telix.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jack Mlynek, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Jack Mlynek, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ADULT                    Area Key: NAADULT
Title:        Adult
Description:  Anything goes:  Adult oriented discussion area originating
              from Canada Remote Systems.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_AIRCRAFT4SALE            Area Key: NRCFT4L
Title:        Aircraft for Sale
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_AI_DISCUSSION            Area Key: NDSCSSN
Title:        Artificial Intelligence
Description:  Discussions about Artificial Intelligence and the evolution
              of "Smart Computers", and how Virtual Reality fits into the
              scheme of things.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_AMIGA                    Area Key: NAAMIGA
Title:        Amiga
Description:  Discussions about the Commodore Amiga family of computers,
              hardware, software and accessories for the Amiga 500 through
              3000.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Charles Figueiredo, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Charles Figueiredo, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_AMIGA_READER             Area Key: NMGRDR
Title:        Amiga Mail Readers
Description:  Discussion area for users and authors of .QWK compatible
              off-line mail readers for Amiga computers.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_APPLE                    Area Key: NAAPPLE
Title:        Apple ][
Description:  Apple ][ and ][GS computer system, accessories, software and
              more.  Tips on how to get the most from your Apple ][, and
              find out what's new!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Sid Stulberg, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Sid Stulberg, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ASSEMBLY_PROG            Area Key: NSSBLYRG
Title:        Assembler
Description:  Assembly language programming tips and tricks; stand-alone
              and inline assembler techniques.  Discusses all hardware and
              processor platforms.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ASTROLOGY                Area Key: NSTRLGY
Title:        Astrology
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ATARI_MAX                Area Key: NTRMX
Title:        Maximiser ST
Description:  Support conference for the Maximiser off-line .QWK-based
              mail reader for the Atari ST.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ATARI_ST                 Area Key: NTRST
Title:        ST
Description:  The Atari ST computer systems, hardware and software
              discussions.  Discover all about this surprisingly capable
              and sophisticated machine.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Wayne King, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Wayne King, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_AUTO                     Area Key: NAAUTO
Title:        Automotive
Description:  Discussions on how to maintain your car or truck for both
              the novice and automotive enthusiast.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Tom Neumann, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Tom Neumann, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_AVIATION                 Area Key: NVTN
Title:        Aviation
Description:  Caught the flying bug?  Join the Aviation conference, hanger
              flying at its best - from simulations to the real thing!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Bruce Forbes, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Bruce Forbes, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BASIC_LANG               Area Key: NBSCLNG
Title:        Basic
Description:  Basic and all its derivatives; QuickBasic, Turbo Basic,
              Qbasic, Visual Basic and more.  Hone your programming skills
              with tips from this conference.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Brent Ashley, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Brent Ashley, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BATCHFILES               Area Key: NBTCHFLS
Title:        Batch Files
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BBS_ADS                  Area Key: NABBSADS
Title:        BBS-Ads
Description:  Advertisments from BBSes all over the country.  Looking for
              a unique BBS to call, or something in a certain part of the
              world?  Check out the BBS-Ads conference to find the systems
              to call!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BBS_FUTURE               Area Key: NBBSFTR
Title:        BBS Future
Description:  As both BBSes and callers become more sophisticated, the
              technology we use to access online systems becomes more
              complex at the same time as it is simplified.  Trends
              towards dedicated communications programs such as Clark
              Development's PCBComm program, and the anticipated
              "marriage" of Qmodem, SLMR and Wildcat into an integrated
              communications solution are became more obvious in 1991, and
              will continue to develop in the future.  BBS Future
              discusses the present and future trends in BBSing.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BBS_SOFTWARE             Area Key: NBBSFTR0
Title:        BBS Software
Description:  General discussions on all types of BBS software; a meeting
              place for Sysops and BBS callers to share their views on
              what they like (and dislike) about BBS software from all
              points of view.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BEST_YEARS               Area Key: NBSTYRS
Title:        Best Years!
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BFGT                     Area Key: NABFGT
Title:        BGFT
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BIBLE_STUDIES            Area Key: NBBLSTDS
Title:        Bible Studies
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BUS-FINANCE              Area Key: NBSFNNC
Title:        Finance
Description:  Playing the market, investing wisely, how's the best way to
              build up that nest egg?  Find out in the Finance conference.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_BUY_SELL_ADS             Area Key: NBYSLLDS
Title:        BuySell
Description:  Buying or selling something?  Look here first - in the
              Canada-wide buy and sell area.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CAD                      Area Key: NACAD
Title:        CAD
Description:  Computer Aided Design; from Generic Cad to AutoCad, the CAD
              Conference helps you to get running with the CAD choices for
              your design work.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Rod Hardman, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Rod Hardman, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CANBUILD                 Area Key: NCNBLD
Title:        CanBuild
Description:  CanBuild is dedicated to everything and anything about the
              Construction Industry, - Plus a little bit more.  Renters,
              Home and Building Owners, Contractors, Architects,
              Engineers, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Purchases, Potential
              Employers and Employees, Environmentalists, Recyclers, all
              are welcome in CANBUILD.  The message base is open to all -
              where you can ask almost any construction related question
              and get an answer, share opinions, and converse with
              business contacts; construction shareware; Buy/Sell/Trade
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Steve Hartwell, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Steve Hartwell, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CATCH_22                 Area Key: NCTCH22
Title:        Catch-22
Description:  Almost anything goes in this freewheeling discussion area.
              But, keep your postings in good taste!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CD-ROM                   Area Key: NACDROM
Title:        CD-ROM
Description:  CD-ROM and multmedia are the future of computing.  Imagine
              having complete reference works at your fingertips all the
              time - providing instant information access and retrieval.
              The latest in drive technology and media are discussed here.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CHESS                    Area Key: NACHESS
Title:        Chess
Description:  Play a message-based chess game against an opponent either
              on your own BBS, or on another BBS on the other side of the
              country.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jim Wilson, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Jim Wilson, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CMPLFSTYLE               Area Key: NCMLFSYL
Title:        Computer Life Styles
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_COMEDY                   Area Key: NACOMEDY
Title:        Comedy
Description:  Heard any good jokes lately?  If you were a regular
              participant in the NANET Comedy Conference, the answer would
              be yes.  Have a laugh in Comedy...
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jonathan Muma, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Jonathan Muma, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_COMICS-CARDS             Area Key: NCMSCRS
Title:        Comics/Cards
Description:  Comics and sports trading cards are rapidly becoming the
              number one collectibles in the '90's.  Get on the inside
              track and find out what's hot!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_COMMON                   Area Key: NACOMMON
Title:        Common
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_COMMUNICATION            Area Key: NCMMNCTN
Title:        Communications
Description:  Communications discusses the latest in communications
              hardware and software, and adapting your computer to making
              the most of today's technology and preparing for tomorrow's.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_COMPUBKSTORE             Area Key: NCMBKSR
Title:        Compubookstore
Description:  Just about any book available in print is available in the
              CompuBookStore conference.  Order your favourite books from
              the convenience of your computer.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CompuBook Store, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CompuBook Store, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_COMPUTER_PAPR            Area Key: NCMTRPR
Title:        Computer Paper
Description:  not available
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CONSULTANTS              Area Key: NCNLTNS
Title:        Consultants
Description:  Explore the art of consulting; specializing (but not limited
              to) computer hardware/software and financial consulting.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CPM                      Area Key: NACPM
Title:        CP/M
Description:  All about Digital Research's CP/M operating system and the
              systems that run it.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Larry Moore, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Larry Moore, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CRSEASY                  Area Key: NCRSSY
Title:        CRS EasyLink
Description:  Support for CRS EasyLink terminal program
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CRS_ADULT                Area Key: NCRSDLT
Title:        Adult
Description:  Anything goes:  Adult oriented discussion area originating
              from Canada Remote Systems.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_CRS_T-SHIRTS             Area Key: NCRTSHTS
Title:        CRS T-Shirt sales
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_C_LANGUAGE               Area Key: NCLNGG
Title:        C-Language
Description:  Programming in C; helpful tips and hints to make you a
              better C programmer.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Mike Strock, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Mike Strock, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_DATABASES                Area Key: NDTBSS
Title:        Database
Description:  Database Management Systems, database structure and design
              with today's database programming languages; RBase, dBase
              and compatibles, SQL, and more.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Alfred Ayache, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Alfred Ayache, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_DESQVIEW_SUPP            Area Key: NDSVWSP
Title:        Desqview
Description:  Product support for Quarterdeck Office Systems' Desqview,
              QEMM and QRAM multitasking and memory management products.
              DesqView 386 is considered by many to be the premier
              operating environment for 386 and 486 based computers; find
              out why.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Michael Bolton, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Michael Bolton, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_DIPLOMACY                Area Key: NDPLMCY
Title:        Diplomacy
Description:  An on-line interactive message based game - the game of
              International Diplomacy.  Test your strategy in a game of
              Diplomacy.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Randall Boddam, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Randall Boddam, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_DISABLED                 Area Key: NDSBLD
Title:        Disabled
Description:  Computing and the Disabled:  What are your options?  This
              are helps you overcome your disabilities through computers
              and communications.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Brian Lingard, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Brian Lingard, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_DISAST_RECVRY            Area Key: NDSTRCRY
Title:        Disaster Recovery
Description:  Disasters can happen at any time, to any of us, and every
              community has a disaster preparedness plan.  Share your
              ideas and tips on what your community or organization has
              done to prepare for the unexpected.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_DOS_5.0                  Area Key: NADOS50
Title:        MS DOS 5.0
Description:  Tips and hints on getting the most out of Microsoft's latest
              and greatest operating system.  Get your system performing
              up to par!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_DTP                      Area Key: NADTP
Title:        DTP
Description:  Desktop Publishing with both low- and high-end systems.
              Page layout, graphics, presentation alternatives, and
              printing tips and techniques.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   John Kerr, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: John Kerr, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_EDPAA-ISSA               Area Key: NDPSS
Title:        EDPAA-ISSA
Description:  Computer Security, Control & Audit; EDP Auditors Association
              (EDPAA); Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   EDPAA, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: EDPAA, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_EDUSERVE                 Area Key: NDSRV
Title:        EduServe
Description:  For Schools and members of the Education Community; the
              EduServe confernence connects those with educational
              interests at all levels.  Discussion topics includes
              software choices for productivity and grading, educational
              acquisition of hardware and software, teaching techniques,
              and more.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ENTERTAINMENT            Area Key: NNTTNMT
Title:        Entertainment
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ENVIRONMENT              Area Key: NNVRNMNT
Title:        Environment
Description:  The "Green" conference is the place to learn how to save our
              planet - recycling, conservation of energy and all of our
              precious resources, and our committment to the future.
              Learn what you can do to help.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   UNEP, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: UNEP, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_EQUESTRIAN               Area Key: NQSTRN
Title:        NA: Equestrian (horses)
Description:  Covers all aspects of equestrian activities, such as
              dressage, show jumping, endurance riding, racing, pleasure
              riding and people who just like horses.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Michael Bull, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Michael Bull, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_EZ-READER                Area Key: NZRDR
Title:        EZ-Reader
Description:  Product support for the EZ-Reader off-line mail system.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Eric Cockrell, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Eric Cockrell, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_FAX_GATEWAY              Area Key: NFXGTWY
Title:        Fax Gateway
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_FIDO                     Area Key: NAFIDO
Title:        NA-Fido conversions
Description:  Discussion of the setup of Fido-type software within
              NorthAmeriNet
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Rick Johnston, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Jan-93
Last changed: 17-Jan-93    Changed by: Rick Johnston, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_FIDO_TECH                Area Key: NFDTCH
Title:        NA-Fido conversions
Description:  Discussion of the setup of Fido-type software within
              NorthAmeriNet
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Rick Johnston, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Rick Johnston, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_FOXPRO                   Area Key: NAFOXPRO
Title:        FoxPro
Description:  Product support for the FoxPro database management system
              and programming environment.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GAMING                   Area Key: NAGAMING
Title:        Gaming
Description:  This conference is dedicated to game enthusiasts playing all
              types of games and simulations - get hints and learn helpful
              techniques from other players.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GATECHAT                 Area Key: NGTCHT
Title:        Gate Chat
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GENEALOGY                Area Key: NGNLGY
Title:        Genealogy
Description:  Genealogy is the searching for one's past; find out how
              others have succeeded in the development of their family
              tree, including search techniques, information gathering,
              and computer software to assist you.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GENERAL                  Area Key: NGNRL
Title:        General
Description:  What was once the CRS Main Board now contains discussions on
              a variety of topics.  Check out this lively, catch-all
              echoed area.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GEOS_C64                 Area Key: NGSC64
Title:        C64/C128
Description:  Focuses on the Commodore 64 and 128 computer family,
              including all add-ons and the GEOS operating environment.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Alex Burger, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Alex Burger, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GRAN_FLANDERS            Area Key: NGRFLNRS
Title:        Gran Flanders
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GRAPHICS                 Area Key: NGRPHCS
Title:        Graphics
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_GRIPE                    Area Key: NAGRIPE
Title:        Gripe
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_HAM_RADIO                Area Key: NHMRD
Title:        HAM Radio
Description:  Amateur Radio goes on-line!  No longer just 'morse code',
              today's Amateur Radio enthusiast uses everything from
              computers to satellites to communicate with others by code,
              voice, packet and slow-scan television.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_HARD_DISK                Area Key: NHRDDSK
Title:        Hard Disk
Description:  Technical support for hard disk drives, including both fixed
              and removable media, the latest optical systems, and data
              security and backup issues.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_HOBBIES                  Area Key: NHBBS
Title:        Hobbies
Description:  Hobbies:  everyone has one!  Model railroading, radio
              controlled vehicles, woodcarving, quilting, knitting,
              gardening, and ham radio:  these are just a few of the
              hobbies that people have.  Hobbies is the conference to
              share the things that give you pleasure with others, and to
              find others with similar interests.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_HP                       Area Key: NAHP
Title:        HP
Description:  Product support and assistance for Hewlett Packard products;
              HP Laserjet II, III, and personal models, and Deskjet.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_IBM                      Area Key: NAIBM
Title:        IBM
Description:  IBM and MS-DOS computers, hardware and software discussions.
              Caters to both "Big Blue" and compatibles.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ICBC                     Area Key: NAICBC
Title:        ICBC
Description:  Support conference for the International Congress of
              Business Councils.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   International Congress of, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: International Congress of, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_INDTECH                  Area Key: NNDTCH
Title:        Industrial Technology
Description:  High tech solutions for industry; discusses industrial
              process controls and the use of computers in line
              automation, among other related topics.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   William Hiltz, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: William Hiltz, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_INETLLICOM               Area Key: NNTLLCM
Title:        Intellicom Support
Description:  Support for Wayne Duff's new ICOM program, the intelligent
              automator for PCBoard, Wildcat!, RBBS and more.
              Customizable to automate any BBS to most any BBS.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Wayne Duff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Wayne Duff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_INFO_SERVICES            Area Key: NNFSRVCS
Title:        Information Services
Description:  not available
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   NANET Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: NANET Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_INTERNATIONAL            Area Key: NNTRNTNL
Title:        International
Description:  Discussions on a wide range of topics, focusing on those
              with an international flavour.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ITIS                     Area Key: NAITIS
Title:        ITIS
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_JOB_ADVICE               Area Key: NJBDVC
Title:        NA: Tips on finding that job
Description:  aimed at those seeking a new job or career, and to provide
              advice on all aspects of identifying the right career,
              finding vacancies before they are advertised, designing
              resumes, interview techniques, or even providing a
              proverbial shoulder when nothing seems to be going right.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Frans van Duinen, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Frans van Duinen, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_LANTASTIC                Area Key: NLNTSTC
Title:        LANTastic
Description:  Product Support for Artisoft's LANtastic peer-to-peer local
              area networking product; this conference features a
              connection to Artisoft's technical support BBS.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_LAPTOP                   Area Key: NALAPTOP
Title:        Laptop
Description:  Portability in computers has taken on a new meaning in this
              day of 5 pound notebook computers with power to spare!  Gone
              are the days of having to hire a bodybuilder to help lug
              your Compaq Portable I around; now, you can almost stuff in
              it your coat pocket.  Find out what's hot and what's not in
              Laptops.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_LEGAL_DISCUSS            Area Key: NLGDSCS
Title:        Legal
Description:  Legal discussions and issues affecting both lawyers and
              laymen; find out how the law affects you.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MAC                      Area Key: NAMAC
Title:        Macintosh
Description:  The Apple Macintosh computer system, hardware, software and
              operating systems, and all add-ons and peripherals.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   David Elfstrom, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: David Elfstrom, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MAINFRAME                Area Key: NMNFRM
Title:        MainFrame
Description:  VAX/MicroVax/DEC/IBM - this conference covers all aspects of
              Mainframes and Minicomputers.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MED_TOPICS               Area Key: NMDTPCS
Title:        Medical
Description:  Issues that affect doctors and other medical professionals;
              from treatment techniques to self-help to the latest in
              medicine.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Michael Wosnick, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Michael Wosnick, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MICRODRIVES              Area Key: NMCRDRVS
Title:        MicroDrives
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MICROSOFT_DEV            Area Key: NMCSFTV
Title:        Microsoft Development
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MIDI                     Area Key: NAMIDI
Title:        Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Description:  Programming and using the Musical Instrument Digital
              Interface; how to hook up your MIDI keyboard to your
              computer.  MIDI allows you to release your musical talents
              through your computer, without knowing how to play a musical
              instrument!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MISSING                  Area Key: NMSSNG
Title:        Missing
Description:  Searching for missing relatives or friends?  The Missing
              conference provides an international "starting point" for
              your search.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MS-DOS                   Area Key: NAMSDOS
Title:        MS-DOS
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MS-INFO                  Area Key: NAMSINFO
Title:        MS-INFO
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MS-MAC                   Area Key: NAMSMAC
Title:        MS-MAC
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MS-OS2_LANMAN            Area Key: NMS2LNN
Title:        MS-Lan Manager
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MS-RESTRICTED            Area Key: NMSSTRTD
Title:        MS-United Way
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MS-UNIVERSITY            Area Key: NMSVRSY
Title:        MS-University
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MS-WINDOWS               Area Key: NMSWNDWS
Title:        MS-WINDOWS
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MSI_MENU_SUPP            Area Key: NMSMNSPP
Title:        MSI Menu
Description:  Product support for the MSI Menu System from Larry Rice.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Larry Rice, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Larry Rice, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_MUSIC                    Area Key: NAMUSIC
Title:        Music
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NA-COMMENTS              Area Key: NNCMMNTS
Title:        NANET Comments
Description:  NANET Comments is the place to air your concerns about the
              North AmeriNet mail network.  Have a idea for a new
              conference, or just a comment on the operation or content of
              the network?  Your thoughts are welcome here.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NA-MODERATORS            Area Key: NNMDRTRS
Title:        NANET Moderators
Description:  Discussion area for NANET Moderators.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   NANET Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: NANET Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NA-PLAYPEN               Area Key: NNPLYPN
Title:        Playpen (private conference for NANET sysops only)
Description:  Play area for NANET sysops.  This one should have padded
              walls...
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   NANET Sysops, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: NANET Sysops, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NATURAL-ORDER            Area Key: NNTRLRDR
Title:        Natural Order
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NETADMIN                 Area Key: NNTDMN
Title:        NetAdmin (private conference for NANET sysops only)
Description:  Network Administration for the North AmeriNet mail network.
              Open to NANET Sysops only.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   NANET Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: NANET Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NETWORKS                 Area Key: NNTWRKS
Title:        Networks
Description:  Novell, LANtastic, 3COM, LAN Manager, Banyan Vines and more;
              the Networks conference focuses on connectivity with all
              types of networks, from zero-slot LANs to the latest
              10BASE-T technology.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NEXT                     Area Key: NANEXT
Title:        NeXT
Description:  Learn all about Steve Jobs amazing NeXT computer;  is this
              box in your future?  Covers both hardware and available
              software, news announcements, and general product
              information and assistance.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Carlos Pereira, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Carlos Pereira, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_NHBI                     Area Key: NANHBI
Title:        National Home Business Institute
Description:  National Home Business Institute; learning the ins and outs
              of operating a home-based business.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ON-LINE_SALES            Area Key: NNLNSLS
Title:        Salesdoor
Description:  Product support for the online sales door.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_OPINION                  Area Key: NPNN
Title:        Opinion
Description:  Surely you have one...  This is the place to express it.
              But, be prepared to back up what you say!  Discussion period
              is now open on everything from sex to politics.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_OS2                      Area Key: NAOS2
Title:        OS/2
Description:  You've heard about OS/2, but what does it mean to you?  Is
              IBM's impending new OS/2 release worth 'closing windows'
              for?  Is this the future of computing?  Find out here...
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_OUTDOORS                 Area Key: NTDRS
Title:        Outdoors
Description:  Have a favourite camping or fishing spot you'd like to share
              with others?  Want to share some of your techniques for
              surviving those long hikes?  Or, do you just enjoy getting
              away from it all?  Outdoors is your own little piece of
              wilderness that you can get to any time.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_P-SYSTEM                 Area Key: NPSYSTM
Title:        PSystem
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PARADOX                  Area Key: NPRDX
Title:        Paradox
Description:  Borland's Paradox Database Management System; is it the new
              dBase?
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PARENTS                  Area Key: NPRNTS
Title:        Parenting
Description:  Discussions on the art of Parenting; the pros and cons of
              raising children in today's turbulent society.  Find out how
              others are coping with their kids.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PASCAL                   Area Key: NAPASCAL
Title:        Pascal
Description:  Programming tips and techniques in the PASCAL programming
              language; originally developed as a teaching tool, some of
              the world's hottest programs have been written in Pascal.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Gavin Peters, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Gavin Peters, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PCBCOMM                  Area Key: NPCBCMM
Title:        PCB Comm
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PCBOARD_SUPP             Area Key: NPCRDSP
Title:        PCBoard Support
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PCB_TIPS                 Area Key: NPCBTPS
Title:        PCBoard Tips
Description:  Tips and tricks for optimizing your PCBoard BBS system.
              Find out what's not in the manual - and how to make your
              system faster and more reliable.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   PCBoard Sysops of NANET, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: PCBoard Sysops of NANET, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PCRELAY                  Area Key: NPCRLY
Title:        PCRelay
Description:  Support for NANET systems using PCRelay technology to
              transfer their mail.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PCTOOLS                  Area Key: NPCTLS
Title:        PC Tools
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PC_CLUB-TOR              Area Key: NPCCLBTR
Title:        PCCT
Description:  Personal Computer Club of Toronto message support area.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   PCCT Sysop, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: PCCT Sysop, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PHILOSOPHY               Area Key: NPHLSPHY
Title:        Philosophy
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PHOTOGRAPHY              Area Key: NPHGRPY
Title:        Photography
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PKWARE                   Area Key: NAPKWARE
Title:        PKWare
Description:  Product support for Phil Katz's compression utilities;
              PKZIP, PKUNZIP and PKLITE from PKWare.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PMDMB_SUPPORT            Area Key: NPMMBSPR
Title:        PMDMB
Description:  Support area for Les Gyurky's New Mail Reader.  PMDBM takes
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Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Les Gyurky, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Les Gyurky, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_POLITICS                 Area Key: NPLTCS
Title:        Politics
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_PSYCHIC                  Area Key: NPSYCHC
Title:        Psychic
Description:  Psychic phenominon, UFO's, mythical creatures, and anything
              that is unexplained; that is what this conference is all
              about.  If you have the questions or the answers, we'd like
              to see you in the psychic conference.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_QMAIL_SUPPORT            Area Key: NQMSPPT
Title:        QwikMail
Description:  Product support for Sparkware's .QWK based BBS networking
              products; Qmail4, Qnet3 and Deluxe².
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Mark Herring, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Mark Herring, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_QMODEM_SUPP              Area Key: NQMDMSPP
Title:        Qmodem
Description:  Qmodem is known for both its ease of power and ease of use
              as one of the premier communications solutions.  Optimize
              your communications today with Qmodem.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   John Friel, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: John Friel, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_REFERENDUM               Area Key: NRFRNDM
Title:        Referendum
Description:  Discussion of the Charlottetown Accord Referendum
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_RLBA-3                   Area Key: NARLBA3
Title:        RLBA-3
Description:  Not Available
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   TBA, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: TBA, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_ROBOCOMM                 Area Key: NRBCMM
Title:        RoboComm
Description:  Product support for the Robocomm communications program that
              can handle all aspects of communicating with a PCBoard
              system unattended, from mail transfers to file transfers.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Dan Parsons, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Dan Parsons, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SAILING                  Area Key: NSLNG
Title:        Sailing
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SCI-FICTION              Area Key: NSCFCTN
Title:        Sci-Fi
Description:  Discussions about science fiction both new and old, novels,
              television and movies.  Topics such as Star Trek (TOS, TNG
              and the movies), Battlestar Galactica, the works of
              Heinlein, Pournelle, Asimov and others.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Christopher Tysiaczny, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Christopher Tysiaczny, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SCIENCES                 Area Key: NSCNCS
Title:        Sciences
Description:  Science and technology: how much has it changed our lives?
              We all live in an age influenced by scientific innovation
              unlike none other in history.  The Science conference
              discusses these innovations.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Michael Wosnick, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Michael Wosnick, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SEMWARE                  Area Key: NSMWR
Title:        SemWare
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SHAREWARE                Area Key: NSHRWR
Title:        Shareware
Description:  Shareware is rapidly gaining acceptance as a viable
              alternative to purchasing expensive "off the shelf" software
              sight unseen for many businesses and individuals.  The
              Shareware conference discusses both what's hot in the world
              of shareware and the future paths that this software
              marketing technique will take.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Elana Samuels, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Elana Samuels, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SOAP_OPERAS              Area Key: NSPPRS
Title:        Soap Operas
Description:  Discover the fascinating world of daytime drama.  Is Laura
              having Kent's child?  Did Michael actually run away with
              Dan's woman, Meredith, or was it really a business trip? Who
              was behind Christen's untimely death?  And what about Naomi?
              Tune into the NANET Soap Opera conference to find out this
              and more...
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SOUTHAM                  Area Key: NSTHM
Title:        Southam
Description:  not available
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SPACE                    Area Key: NASPACE
Title:        Space
Description:  Exploring the Universe:  it's been man's dream ever since
              gazing towards the heavens.  Find out the latest news on our
              neverending quest through the Magellan and Voyager
              spacecraft, and test your theories and knowledge about black
              holes, quasars and other intergalactic phenomenon.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Chris Hall, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Chris Hall, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SPORTS                   Area Key: NASPORTS
Title:        Sports
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SPREADSHEETS             Area Key: NSPDSHS
Title:        Spreadsheets
Description:  More than just a "visible calculator", today's spreadsheets
              offer power with ease of use.  Whether your interests lie in
              balancing your chequebook, or in projecting your company's
              cash flow for the next year, this area is for you.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_STARTREK                 Area Key: NSTRTRK
Title:        Star Trek
Description:  Both the original series and the new generation are
              discussed in the StarTrek conference; find out all the
              information on both the films and the TV productions.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SYSOPS_ECHO              Area Key: NSYSPSCH
Title:        Sysops
Description:  Sysop discussions; discuss the issues that affect you in the
              rapidly changing "BBS marketplace";  find out what's hot and
              what's not with on-line entertainment.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_SYS_EX-10_SUP            Area Key: NSYX10P
Title:        EX10
Description:  Product support for the System EX10 series of on-line games
              and BBS entertainment products.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Allen Bargen, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Allen Bargen, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TANDY                    Area Key: NATANDY
Title:        Tandy
Description:  Support for Tandy computers and peripherals of all types;
              from TRS-80 to Tandy 1000 to the current crop of computers.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TAX/ACCT                 Area Key: NTXCCT
Title:        Taxes and Accounting
Description:  Do you have a tax question, are you setting up an accounting
              system for your small business, or are you just looking for
              some tax and accounting tips?  The Taxes and Accounting
              conference is the place to get this information, and more.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Keith Doxsee, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Keith Doxsee, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TECH_HELP                Area Key: NTCHHLP
Title:        CRS Technical Help
Description:  not available
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TECH_SUPPORT             Area Key: NTCSPPT
Title:        Technical Corner
Description:  Tech support for all computer hardware; if you're having a
              problem with any aspect of your computer system, or just
              want to learn more, TechCorn is the place to ask your
              questions.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TECH_USERS               Area Key: NTCHSRS
Title:        CRS
Description:  not available
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TEENS                    Area Key: NATEENS
Title:        Teens
Description:  Chat conference for 13 to 19's; talk to other teens your age
              in other parts of the country!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Victor Kamutzki, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Victor Kamutzki, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TELIX_SUPPORT            Area Key: NTLSPPT
Title:        Telix
Description:  Product support for what some say is the ultimate
              telecommunications tool; Telix is a very capable and popular
              communications program.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jeff Woods, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Jeff Woods, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_THE_UNKNOWN              Area Key: NTHNKNWN
Title:        Unknown
Description:  The unknown, unsolved and mysterious...  Talk about UFO's,
              unexplained phenomenon, unsolved mysteries, and more.  Did
              an exploding craft from another world create the great
              explosion of 1908 in Siberia?  Did Oswald really kill JFK,
              or was there a cover up?  Was Roosevelt actually attacked by
              bigfoot on a hunting expedition?  Talk about these topics
              and more in the Unknown...
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_THE_ZOO                  Area Key: NATHEZOO
Title:        The Zoo
Description:  NANET's "undescribeable" conference...  When asked what it
              was all about, Jeannine was hard pressed to come up with
              words to describe this conference - it's not about any one
              topic...  After reading the conference for a while, I
              discovered it full of just about everything - tidbits of
              useful information, discussions about your health, computers
              and the disabled, trivia, and a host of social issues along
              with anything else worth discussing.  Jeannine was right -
              there is no description fitting for 'The Zoo'.  You just
              have to try it for yourself - it'll be time well spent!
              There's nothing else quite like it...
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jeannine Robinson, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Jeannine Robinson, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TORONTO_STAR             Area Key: NTRNTSTR
Title:        Toronto Star
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TORSTAR_DEMO             Area Key: NTRSTRDM
Title:        Toronto Star - demo
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TOR_COMPUTE              Area Key: NTRCMPT
Title:        Toronto Computes
Description:  Your direct line to the pulse of computing in Canada - this
              is Toronto Computes.  Publishers of both printed and
              electronic monthly computer news.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TPUG                     Area Key: NATPUG
Title:        Toronto PET Users Group
Description:  Message conference of the Toronto PET Users Group; covers
              all aspects of Commodore computing; PET, VIC 20, C64 & 128,
              Amiga & CP/M; a current list of upcoming computer fairs in
              the Toronto area is maintained in this area as well.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   TPUG Sysop, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: TPUG Sysop, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TRANSCAN_JOBS            Area Key: NTRSCNBS
Title:        NA: Trans-Canada Job Postings
Description:  to provide an area for posting "Jobs Available" and "Jobs
              Wanted" notices across Canada, with the focus on inter-city
              notices.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Frans van Duinen, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Frans van Duinen, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_TRAVEL                   Area Key: NATRAVEL
Title:        Travel
Description:  Going somewhere?  Explore the power of echomail and check
              ahead in NANET's Travel Conference.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_UNIX                     Area Key: NAUNIX
Title:        UNIX
Description:  It's been said that UNIX is both the past and future of
              computing; find out in the UNIX conference.  Discussions on
              UNIX-based hardware, and the software that operates them,
              from the entry-level Coherent system to System V and XENIX.
              Learn how to set up and maintain your UNIX box.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Dave Mitchell, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Dave Mitchell, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_USENET_PVT_MAIL          Area Key: NSNPVTL
Title:        UseNet Mail
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_USR_HST                  Area Key: NAUSRHST
Title:        HST modems
Description:  US Robotics HST/V.32/Dual Standard modems:  Find out why
              these modems are so popular, and get your HST up to speed!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: CRS Staff, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_VENDOR_SUPP              Area Key: NVNDRSPP
Title:        Vendor
Description:  Vendor Support; direct support from vendors, distributors
              and manufacturers such as Quarterdeck Office Systems
              (Canada) and Microsoft Canada. Conference shared with RIME.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jeannine Robinson, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Jeannine Robinson, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_VENTURA                  Area Key: NVNTR
Title:        Ventura
Description:  Product support for Ventura Publisher Desktop Publishing
              system.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_VIDEOS-FILMS             Area Key: NVDSFLMS
Title:        Video/film
Description:  What's hot and what's not on video and film; video shorts,
              films and full length productions are among the topics
              discussed here.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_VIRUS_DISCUSS            Area Key: NVRDSCS
Title:        Virus
Description:  Protect your system from viruses, trojans and other nasties;
              find out what works and what doesn't, and how to plan your
              protection strategy.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Scott Gregory, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Scott Gregory, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_WILDCAT                  Area Key: NWLDCT
Title:        WildCat!
Description:  Support area for Wildcat! sysops; share your secrets and
              tips with others running Mustang Software's WildCat! BBS
              software (now including TomCat!, Tnet and SLMR from
              Technique Computer Systems).
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_WINDOWS                  Area Key: NWNDWS
Title:        MS Windows
Description:  Windows is proving to be a legitimate productivity tool with
              today's personal computer technology.  The tips you'll pick
              up in the Windows conference will help you get the most out
              of your system.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Mike Strock, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Mike Strock, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_WOMEN                    Area Key: NAWOMEN
Title:        Women
Description:  Description not available.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_WORDPERFECT              Area Key: NWRPRFT
Title:        WordPerfect
Description:  Word processing with WordPerfect; DOS and Windows versions.
              Tips on utilizing the program to its fullest potential;
              developing macros, incorporating graphics, using WP as a
              desktop publishing program
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Doug Moore, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Doug Moore, 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_WORD_PROC                Area Key: NWRDPRC
Title:        Word Processing
Description:  Word processing software - with so many programs available
              now, how does one know what to use?  Find out the good and
              bad points of programs such as Wordperfect and Word, as well
              as the current crop of wordprocessors for the Windows
              environment.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_WORK_AT_HOME             Area Key: NWRKTHM
Title:        Work-At-Home
Description:  With the proliferation of both home-based businesses and the
              advent of "telecommuting", working at home is a viable
              alternative for many in today's business world.  Find out
              how to take advantage of this trend today!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NA_WRITERS                  Area Key: NWRTRS
Title:        Writers
Description:  Are you an aspiring author, or is your work already
              published?  Join the NANET Writers conference and share your
              ideas with other writers of all types.  If Shakespeare had
              access to a computer, he'd be here!
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHAMERINET (CANADA REMOTE SYSTEMS)
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet
              Richard Munro, 1:229/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: T.B.A., 1:229/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NEC                         Area Key: NEC
Title:        Net Echo Coordinator Topics
Description:  A general conference for NECs, HECs and others interested in
              echomail issues and discussions
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Astarita, 1:2605/10.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Mark Astarita, 1:2605/10.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NEO-GEO                     Area Key: NEOGEO
Title:        NEO-GEO Video Game System
Description:  A general chatter conference for NEO-GEO owners and those
              interested in purchasing one.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kevin Bass, 1:19/107.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Kevin Bass, 1:19/107.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NET-POL                     Area Key: NETPOL
Title:        FidoNet & Net Problem Discussion Area
Description:  A place for all to discuss problems within FidoNet and try
              to correct those problems, no matter what level.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      47           Volume: 15/week         Rule File: NET-POL.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Wilma Morgel, 1:105/77.0@fidonet
              Chris Molnar, 1:124/1025.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Wilma Morgel, 1:105/77.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NETWORK-ISSUES-CONF         Area Key: NTWKSSCN
Title:        NETISSUES
Description:  NETISSUES is open to all users regardless of the network
              affiliation of their BBS.   It's a forum for participants to
              ask questions, make comments or recommendations, compare
              notes on different network operations, or discuss any
              problems related to their participation in BBS Networks.
              Appropriate topics may include, but are not limited to,
              discussions of:  General information on how the networks
              function; existing or proposed network policies; problems
              encountered by users of a given network (Please Note: this
              echo is not intended to mediate disputes.  However, it can
              provide information on what steps to follow if disputes
              arise, as well as information on how different networks
              handle similar disputes); government attempts to
              license/regulate BBSs; attempts by the Bell Operating
              Companies (BOCs) to redefine BBSs as businesses; etc..
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lester Garrett, 1:125/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Lester Garrett, 1:125/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NET_PURPOSE                 Area Key: NTPRPS
Title:        Networking for a Purpose general forum
Description:  Networking between professionals in Forty Plus of MN and
              members of affiliated professional associations.  For
              professional growth and enrichment purposes.  Participation
              is restricted to members.  Regional emphasis in the Upper
              Midwest, but no geographic limits.  Intended to supplement
              meetings to "swap business cards" with a means to stay in
              touch when travel and meeting schedules just don't give
              enough contact nor enough data access nor data retention for
              the goals.  Non-profit.  Look for open meetings and special
              topic teleconferences.  Has private Networking for a Purpose
              echos & member activities.  Membership in a Forty Plus group
              is not required, but membership in a professional
              association that is affiliated with a Forty Plus group is.
              DESC  Access requires a FAX from your group to 40 Plus of
              MN... ask.
Origin:
Distribution: 8:973/1, 1:282/78
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      NET_WIS                     Area Key: NETWIS
Title:        Wisconsin Family Net General Chatter
Description:  A general chatter conference for Wisconsin residents and
              those interested in Family Net activities in Wisconsin.
Origin:
Distribution: WISCONSIN
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Charles Nance, 8:7480/110.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Charles Nance, 8:7480/110.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      NEURAL_NET                  Area Key: NRLNT
Title:        Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Discussion Echo
Description:  Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) represent the "bottom-up"
              school of Artificial Intelligence modelling.  ANNs are
              models of cognitive computation based upon and inspired by
              biological nervous systems, using many low level processors
              with massive interconnection in order to accomplish
              significant function in adaptive signal processing, pattern
              recognition, expert systems, process control, DNA sequence
              recognition, and many other applications.  Cognitive and
              behavioral scientists are able to model many phenomena
              through even the simple ANN models available now.  This Echo
              serves to support those interested in this
              multi-disciplinary field to locate resources, discuss
              problems, and exchange code related to ANNs.  Significant
              news items from the Usenet comp.ai.neural-nets newsgroup,
              Neuron Digest listings, calls for papers, meeting
              announcements, and other news from the outside world get
              posted in NEURAL_NET.  Discussion of the implications of ANN
              technology coexists with discussions of applications.  If
              thinking about the "how" of thinking appeals to you, this
              Echo should be on your "must read" (and write) list.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Wesley R. Elsberry, 1:347/303.0@fidonet
Date added:   7-Dec-92
Last changed: 7-Dec-92     Changed by: Wesley R. Elsberry, 1:347/303.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NEWOPUS                     Area Key: NEWOPUS
Title:        New Opus Sysop Echo
Description:  An information and technical Echo for the new Opus Sysop who
              may require extra assistance in getting her/his Opus BBS
              running in top form. The Echo is also open to Users who may
              be considering taking the plunge into running an Opus BBS.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 25/week         Rule File: NEWOPUS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NEWSCHAT                    Area Key: NEWSCHAT
Title:        FidoNet News Chat Conference
Description:  A national echo for users and sysops to read the Fidonet
              News online comment and chat about what's happening in
              Fidonet. No article submissions will be accepted. Topics
              limited to 2 weeks.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/week         Rule File: NEWSCHAT.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NEW_AGE_ECHO                Area Key: NWGCH
Title:        New Age Open Discussion
Description:  While everyone agrees to disagree on the term "new age", the
              concensus is this still defines the scope of our discussion.
              The New Age actually refers to a transition, a blending of
              ancient values and new breakthroughs, into a new era of
              hope. All we ask is that you join with an open mind and
              contribute with compassion and tolerance.  Diversity is
              welcomed here, not condemned.  Enjoy the journey!  (Began
              July, 1987)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 250/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jami Morgan, 1:301/[e-mail]
              G. Adam Stanislav, 1:129/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: G. Adam Stanislav, 129/39


Tagname:      NFB-TALK                    Area Key: NFBTALK
Title:        National Federation of the Blind news/discussion
Description:  News and discussion of topics of specific interest to
              members of the National Federation of the DESC  Blind and
              our friends.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 1:261/1125
Gateways:     ADANET VIA 1:3602/24
# Nodes:      23           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Andrews, 1:261/1125.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: David Andrews, 1:261/1125.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NFL                         Area Key: NFL
Title:        National Football League
Description:  An area for the friendly discussions of the great sport of
              FOOTBALL!  Everyone is welcome to share facts, figures,
              opinions, questions and observations about football. Be one
              of the original contributors to a new echo! Football is just
              beginning what may prove to be the most dynamic off-season
              ever. How will free agency affect YOUR team? Should the NFL
              expand, and if so, to what cities? This echo now meets all
              known requirements for backbone distribution, so ask your
              hubs, and KEEP ASKING them for the NFL ECHO!
Origin:
Distribution: Regional
Gateways:
# Nodes:      26           Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kent D. Ogle, 1:286/[e-mail]
              Robert Petersen, 1:286/[e-mail]
Date added:   6-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: Kent Ogle, 286/777


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Nheal
Description:  Natural healing topics
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATELY DISTRIBUTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Dec-92
Last changed: 10-Dec-92    Changed by: Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NIHON_GO                    Area Key: NIHONGO
Title:        Japanese/English language
Description:  If one of the aforementioned is your native tongue and you
              wish to learn the other (or help others to do so), here's
              the place to be.  Although the underlying reason for the
              echos existence is educational, very little is considered
              'off topic', provided both languages are used.  Pen pals,
              student/teacher conversations, even general questions about
              our respective cultures are encouraged.  For startup
              information, FREQ magic filename NIHON_GO from 1:154/12.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      1            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Robert Van.Zant, 1:154/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Robert Van.Zant, 154/12


Tagname:      NON_TRAD_STU                Area Key: NNTRDST
Title:        Non Traditional Student
Description:  A conf. for the discussion of the trials, tribulations,
              problems, and accomplishments of the Adult returning to
              College.  Topics such as costs, schedules, credit for prior
              experience, competing with the "kids", study habits, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NOPIRACY                    Area Key: NOPIRACY
Title:        Piracy and Computer Crime Prevention Forum
Description:  NOPIRACY offers a forum to discuss the various types of
              computer crimes, and how to prevent them.  The major subject
              is software piracy, but discussions of any type of computer
              crime are permitted.  This echo is available to all users.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dan McCarriar, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet
Date added:   15-Dec-92
Last changed: 15-Dec-92    Changed by: Dan McCarriar, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet


Tagname:      NORML                       Area Key: NORML
Title:        Electronic Media Venture Marijuana Information
Description:  This echo is for the discussion and exchange of information
              regarding the reschulding of HEMP MEDS for patients of AIDS,
              AMOVATIONAL syndrome, ANOREXIA NERVOSA, ANXIETY, ARTHRITIS,
              ASTHMA, CANCERs with CHEMOTHERAPY, EPILEPSY, GLAUCOMA,
              DEPRESSION, EYE DESEASEs, DRUG DEPENDENCE TREATMENT,
              EPILEPTIC SEISURES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS,
              NEUROLOGIC DISEASE, and other disabling and or degenerative
              medical and emotional conditions, as well as the discussion
              of HEMP products, progress, news and views and uses.
              Patient specific questions are encouraged (see rules).
Origin:
Distribution: REQUEST
Gateways:
# Nodes:      29           Volume: 125/week        Rule File: NORML.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   David Rains, 1:133/602.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: David Rains, 1:133/602.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NURSES_NETWORK              Area Key: NRSNTWK
Title:        NurseNet International
Description:  A general chatter conference for nurses and those interested
              in nursing and health care as it impacts upon nursing.
              chit-chat and professional discussion. MOD   Jim Rankin,
              1:10/475
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Rankin, 1:10/475.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Oct-92
Last changed: 29-Oct-92    Changed by: Jim Rankin, 1:10/475.0@fidonet


Tagname:      NUTRITION                   Area Key: NTRTN
Title:        Nutrition
Description:  The NUTRITION echo is an open forum for the expression of
              ideas and opinions as well as the exchange of news and
              helpful hints about nutrition and diet as an adjunct to good
              health.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 100/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lawrence London, 1:151/502.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Lawrence London, 1:151/502.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OASIS                       Area Key: OASIS
Title:        OAsis for compulsive overeaters
Description:  A discussion for those interested in compulsive eating and
              other eating disorders, and the Overeaters Anonymous 12-step
              program.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 56/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Phillip Z., 1:125/32.0@fidonet
              Michael Jacob, 1:125/32.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Phillip Z., 1:125/32.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OBJECTIV                    Area Key: OBJECTIV
Title:        Objectivism
Description:  Discussion of topics relating to the philosophy of
              Objectivism, or to its founder, Ayn Rand.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Dehn, 1:104/418.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Joe Dehn, 1:104/418.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OCC_INJURY                  Area Key: OCCNJRY
Title:        Disability and Occupational Injury
Description:  The OCC_INJURY EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for the discussion of disability and occupational injury.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233)
              ADANET.SUPPORT.OCCINJURY
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      ODYSSEUS                    Area Key: ODYSSEUS
Title:        Odyssey Members Sysop echo
Description:  An echo designed specifically for Odyssey Sysops.  Echo
              restricted to Odyssey BBS Networks -only-.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ECHOMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OD_FREQ                     Area Key: ODFREQ
Title:        Odyssey NEW FILE arrival echo. Read Only.
Description:  An echo designed specifically for Odyssey new file
              announcements.  Echo restricted to Odyssey BBS Networks
              -only-.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ECHOMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OFFLINE                     Area Key: OFFLINE
Title:        Offline Mail (Readers, Doors, Utils, etc.)
Description:  A forum for the discussion about reading mail offline.
              Topics include, but are not limited to, offline mail
              readers, offline mail doors, offline formats (ie QWK, XRS,
              BlueWave, Silver Express), and the basics of running a
              point.  Network mail tranfer mechanisms discussions are also
              welcome.  Numerous programmers of related software
              participate.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1 BACKBONE, RBBS-NET, PLANONET (VIA QWK), ZONES 2, 3, 6
Gateways:     PLANONET VIA 1:124/6300, RBBSNET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 150/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Knupke Jr., 1:3603/750.0@fidonet
              Peter Wadsworth, 1:125/28.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Nov-92
Last changed: 28-Nov-92    Changed by: Paul Knupke Jr., 1:3603/750.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OKILLERS                    Area Key: OKILLERS
Title:        Operation: Overkill II Player Discussion
Description:  Both avid (and not so avid) players discuss their
              experiences in the wastelands of OOII.  Game players discuss
              game strategy and hints for both new and advanced players.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   DUSTIN NULF, 1:124/6304.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Dec-92    Changed by: DUSTIN NULF, 1:124/6304.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OLDCARS                     Area Key: OLDCARS
Title:        Old Cars and related topics
Description:  A general conference for talking about old cars, parts for
              older cars, stories about old cars. What is an old car??
              we'll talk about most anything older than 15 years or so. If
              you have a question if it is old, bring it up and see if we
              bark about it, (we won't bite).
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 15/week         Rule File: OLDCARS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Gerry Calhoun, 1:102/1304.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Gerry Calhoun, 1:102/1304.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ONLINE_GRAPHICS             Area Key: ONLGRPCS
Title:        Online Graphics
Description:  The ONLINE_GRAPHICS echo is a forum for the discussion of
              ALL hi-res online graphics software - including (but not
              limited to): AUDIOVIEW BIG COCONET DARKSTAR ETCG\ULTITERM
              FRACTERM GETS GIFLINK GIFVIEW GIICS MIME NAPLPS ONLINEVIEW
              PROVISTA RIP ROBOBBS SHOWGIF TURBOARD VIEWPIX YALE BBS
              X-WINDOWS.   We'll compare features, advantages, and
              disadvantages. We'll also share tips on where to freq the
              latest versions of these programs.  Authors of the various
              programs will be approached.  They'll be asked to
              participate in the echo, describe their software, answer
              questions, debate the relative advantages of their package
              compared to others, and take suggestions for improvement.
              The echo will concentrate on packages that can work with
              scanned images, or those packages for which scanned image
              conversion utilities are available.
Origin:
Distribution: CONTACT MODERATOR
Gateways:
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 5/Week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Richard Parson, 1:153/[e-mail]
Date added:   27-Feb-93
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: Richard Parson, 153/951


Tagname:      ON_LINE_GAMES               Area Key: ONLNGMS
Title:        Online Games
Description:  Discussion / Help / Release notice of New or updated Online
              Games including fixes or other useful utilities.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Samczak, 1:226/390.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mike Samczak, 1:226/390.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OOII                        Area Key: OOII
Title:        Operation: Overkill II Sysop/Technical Discussion
Description:  OOII installation and configuration of programs are
              discussed and future additions to OOII are put "on the
              table" for discussion.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   DUSTIN NULF, 1:124/6304.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Dec-92    Changed by: DUSTIN NULF, 1:124/6304.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OPEN_BIBLE                  Area Key: OPNBBL
Title:        FidoNet International Open Bible Conference
Description:  The purpose of this conference is ultimately to provide a
              vehicle for the seeking of Biblical Truth, and truth about
              the Bible.  This conference exists to provide an open forum
              for debate relating EXCLUSIVELY to the Holy Bible, it's
              history and culture.  This includes investigating the
              credentials of, and methods used by, scholars who interpret
              related Biblical matters (history, language, archeology,
              etc.)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 300/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Wallace, 1:100/519.0@fidonet
              Harvey Smith, 1:100/519.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Oct-92
Last changed: 20-Oct-92    Changed by: Mike Wallace, 1:100/519.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OPTOMETRY                   Area Key: OPTMTRY
Title:        Optometry/Eyecare Topics
Description:  A conference where eyecare is the topic!! Optometrists from
              around the country are available to discuss a wide range of
              eyecare issues, including extended wear contacts, eye
              diseases, surgery, computer-related eye problems, etc. All
              are welcome!
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Walt Mayo, 1:3627/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Walt Mayo, 1:3627/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ORH                         Area Key: ORH
Title:        Operation Restore Hope
Description:  Following the implementation of Operation Restore Hope, the
              U.S.  and U.N. mission to provide security for humanitarian
              aid to Somalia, a new echomail conference has been started.
              Important newswires regarding this mission will be posted,
              in addition to general discussions about the mission and
              pertinent information regarding the civilian and military
              personnel involved.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 4-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Seward, 1:2613/333.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OS-DEBATE                   Area Key: OSDEBATE
Title:        Operating System Debate
Description:  OS-DEBATE focuses on discussion and comparisons of various
              operating systems and systems software such as DOS, Windows,
              OS/2, NT, and Unix.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2
Gateways:     Zone-2 VIA 1:13/13
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Craig Swanson, 1:202/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Craig Swanson, 202/514


Tagname:      OS2                         Area Key: OS2
Title:        OS/2 Conference
Description:  Dedicated to the discussion of the OS/2 operating system and
              related topics.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 1750/week       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Gilliland, 1:141/209.3@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jim Gilliland, 1:141/209.3@fidonet


Tagname:      OS2BBS                      Area Key: OS2BBS
Title:        OS/2 BBS'ing
Description:  Dedicated to the operation of a BBS under the OS/2 Operating
              System.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 420/week        Rule File: OS2BBS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Steve Lesner, 1:141/261.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Steve Lesner, 1:141/261.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OS2DOSBBS                   Area Key: OS2DSBBS
Title:        BBS Software Running in OS/2 DOS Boxes
Description:  An echo where you can discuss running your DOS BBS Software
              and BBS Utilities in OS/2 Dos Boxes, until the authors port
              the programs over to OS/2 Native Applications.
Origin:
Distribution: SOON-TO-BE-BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Howie Ducat, 1:278/0.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Oct-92
Last changed: 13-Oct-92    Changed by: Howie Ducat, 1:278/0.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OS2HW                       Area Key: OS2HW
Title:        OS/2 Hardware
Description:  Discussion of hardware issues relating to the OS/2 operating
              system such as device drivers, hardware compatibility,
              installation difficulties, and hardware performance.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3
Gateways:     Zone-2 VIA 1:141/209
# Nodes:      120          Volume: 300/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Craig Swanson, 1:202/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Craig Swanson, 202/514


Tagname:      OS2LAN                      Area Key: OS2LAN
Title:        Networking and OS/2
Description:  Technical discussions concerning connectivity in the os/2
              environment All aspects of connectivity and os/2 are
              discussed.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      250          Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gerry Rozema, 1:153/905.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Oct-92
Last changed: 3-Oct-92     Changed by: Gerry Rozema, 1:153/905.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OS2PROG                     Area Key: OS2PROG
Title:        OS/2 Programming Echo
Description:  Dedicated to the discussion of programming under the OS/2
              operating system.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Peter Fitzsimmons, 1:250/292.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Nov-92
Last changed: 17-Nov-92    Changed by: Peter Fitzsimmons, 1:250/292.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OS9                         Area Key: OS9
Title:        OS-9 Operating System conference
Description:  This is a conference for discussion of OS-9 hardware and
              software on the COCO and other computers, help to new users,
              RiBBS, multitasking, windows, and any other discussion of
              OS-9 and the promotion of the OS-9 community.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      45           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Wight, 1:345/200.0@fidonet
Date added:   5-Oct-92
Last changed: 5-Oct-92     Changed by: John Wight, 1:345/200.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OSHO                        Area Key: OSHO
Title:        Osho/Sannyas
Description:  Public discussion of texts, experiences, issues related to
              Osho (aka Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) and the sannyas
              experience. It is intended for all those interested in his
              work, but maybe are not part of OshoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Premananda, 1:125/[e-mail]
              Amrit Kanz, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      OTHERNETS                   Area Key: OTHRNTS
Title:        OtherNets: Information on Networks other than FidoNet
Description:  The OTHERNETS echo has been established for the
              dissemination of information about "OtherNets".  OtherNets
              are the multiple alternative networks other than Fidonet.
              Many of us know of some, such as Alternet, EggNet, SigNet
              and RBBS-NET.  But did you know a network exists for Star
              Trek fans?  Or Macintosh sysops?  How about a network for
              those of the Christian faith? Have you heard of MetroNet?
              LCRNet? Paranet?  Candynet?  Or the "69LIST"?  If not, then
              OTHERNETS is the echo for you!
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ZONE 1 BACKBONE, VERVAN'S GAMING NETWORK (ZONE 45)
Gateways:     ZONE 45 VIA 1:100/375
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 100/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Adam Michlin, 1:143/313.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Jan-93     Changed by: Adam Michlin, 1:143/313.0@fidonet


Tagname:      OTHER_SUNS                  Area Key: OTHRSNS
Title:        OTHER SUNS Science Fiction Role Playing Game
Description:  Devoted to the SFRPG OTHER SUNS, published by Fantasy Games
              Unlimited.  Discussions of rules revisions, new races,
              "historical" background, and second edition rules revisions.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 10/Month        Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Nicolai Shapero, 102/524


Tagname:      PACKET                      Area Key: PACKET
Title:        Amateur Radio Packet Echo
Description:  Conference designed to discuss Packet and other Digital
              Amateur Radio Communications
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 10/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Beeler, 1:130/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Jim Beeler, 130/22


Tagname:      PARA_REALM                  Area Key: PRRLM
Title:        Conversations about "The Unknown."
Description:  For those interested in the occult and the unknown; debates
              are strictly forbidden.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Cathy Emerson, 1:369/66.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Cathy Emerson, 1:369/66.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PARCOM                      Area Key: PARCOM
Title:        PARish COMputing: computers in the Church
Description:  Authors and users of Church Management, Bible, and Christian
              Education/Games software share tricks and tips on automating
              elements of the Church's work. Presently, six authors are on
              line. Discussion also covers publishing
              bulletins,conferences on Parish Computing (such as the
              annual CAMCON), magazines (such as Church Bytes and
              Christian Computing), organizations (such as CCUN, and
              CamNet), and computer communications networks (such as
              EcuNet and Catholic Information Network). Merged in Oct '89
              to The Network's CITC_Net echo. GT:E02/762
Origin:
Distribution: NON-backbone
Gateways:     GT:001/060 via 1:106/960 Network:70/0 via 1:11/50
# Nodes:      111          Volume: 15/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lou Pascazi, 1:129/[e-mail]
              Greg Slade, 8:7501/0@FamilyNet
              Richard Walker, 1:106/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Mar-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Lou Pascazi, 129/75


Tagname:      PARENTING                   Area Key: PRNTNG
Title:        Parenting humans
Description:  A place to share technical support, experiences and opinions
              related to the topic of parenting humans.  This conference
              will be inclined towards the Christian perspective.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     PRIME NETWORK
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Winter, 1:18/98.0@fidonet
              John Nash, 1:227/150.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Jan-93     Changed by: Steve Winter, 1:18/98.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PARENTS                     Area Key: PARENTS
Title:        Parents Echo
Description:  For parents, grandparents, or wannabees, this echo provides
              the support group that's so necessary for raising children
              in today's world.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:     Gated to FamilyNet via 1:115/887
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 30/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Donna Ransdell, 1:202/[e-mail]
              Sue Matthews, 1:105/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Donna Ransdell, 202/1311


Tagname:      PARROTS                     Area Key: PARROTS
Title:        Parrots/Hookbill Conference
Description:  For people interested in those crazy jungle/equatorial
              birds, such as Amazons, Macaws, Conures, African Greys, as
              well as the ones from "down under" (Cockatoos, Cockatiels,
              etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 150/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Doris Marsh, 1:215/[e-mail]
              Stephen Ceideburg, 1:215/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Doris Marsh, 215/208


Tagname:      PASCAL                      Area Key: PASCAL
Title:        Pascal
Description:  Discussion on the Pascal language (any dialect)
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Duncan Murdoch, 1:249/99.5@fidonet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Duncan Murdoch, 1:249/99.5@fidonet


Tagname:      PASCAL_LESSONS              Area Key: PSCLSSS
Title:        Pascal Programming Lessons
Description:  A conference for those interested in learning the Pascal
              Programming language.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Roger Cherry, 1:3617/10.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Jan-93
Last changed: 12-Jan-93    Changed by: Roger Cherry, 1:3617/10.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PC-MOS                      Area Key: PCMOS
Title:        PC-MOS/386 Operating System Support Echo
Description:  A general discussion area about the PC-MOS multi-user
              operating system. Topics include bug reports, usage tips,
              new release information, and general help.
Origin:
Distribution: Zone 1 by 1:16/390, Zone 2 by 2:512/153.1
Gateways:     Zone-2 via 1:16/390, Zone-1 via 2:512/153.1
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ken Levitt, 1:16/[e-mail]
              Roeland Jansen, 2:512/[e-mail]
Date added:   22-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Ken Levitt, 16/390


Tagname:      PCBCOMM                     Area Key: PCBCOMM
Title:        PCBComm Support Echo
Description:  PCBComm is an end user communications program written
              specifically for PCBoard v14.5a (07/13/92 or later) and
              targets novice users.  Basically it packs the command line
              interface of PCBoard into a Windows (tm) type interface with
              pull-down menus, buttons, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE
Gateways:     NANET VIA 1:248/1
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 70/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PCBNET                      Area Key: PCBNET
Title:        PCBoard Sysops Conference
Description:  Conference restricted to SysOps. Though primarily those who
              use PCBoard BBS software we welcome any sysop who might help
              us.  <grin> Available is tech and basic help on setting up
              PCBoard with Fidonet Mailers and more. Alternate Moderator
              for Emergencies is Joe Seigler, 1:273/928
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, EGGNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 30/day          Rule File: PCBNET.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PCBOARD                     Area Key: PCBOARD
Title:        Clark Development PCBoard Support
Description:  Direct PCBoard support from the staff at Clark Development
              Co. for registered owners of CDC software and products, and
              who are registered Salt-Air Users, as well as direct PCBoard
              SYSOP support/help for non-registered Salt-Air Users from
              SYSOPS on the various participating networks.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE
Gateways:     NANET VIA 1:248/1
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 300/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Dec-92
Last changed: 12-Dec-92    Changed by: Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PCBSUPPORT                  Area Key: PCBSPPRT
Title:        Direct PCBoard Support Echo
Description:  An echo for direct support of PCBoard from CDC. Only those
              with up-tp-date Salt-Air support will be answered. CDC has a
              special program to monitor all PCB licensees for compliance.
              Echo is gated from RIME and some private messages may be
              found though none should be entered. CDC is the final
              moderator in the echo.
Origin:
Distribution: RIME, 1:369/21
Gateways:
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
Date added:   5-Dec-92
Last changed: 5-Dec-92     Changed by: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PCTOOLS                     Area Key: PCTOOLS
Title:        PC-Tools
Description:  An open conference devoted to discussion and support of
              Central Point Software's unparalleled package, PCTools
              Deluxe. Topics can range from fundamental operations like
              simple shell and backup operations, to the most advanced and
              esoteric applications of this "software Swiss Army knife".
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Nelson, 1:105/107.0@fidonet
Date added:   15-Nov-92
Last changed: 15-Nov-92    Changed by: John Nelson, 1:105/107.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PCUG                        Area Key: PCUG
Title:        PC User Groups
Description:  A general discussion conference for people who particapate
              in or are interested in PC user groups.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Derek Oldfather, 1:282/62.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Nov-92
Last changed: 10-Nov-92    Changed by: Derek Oldfather, 1:282/62.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PCWRITE                     Area Key: PCWRITE
Title:        MS-DOS to CBM-DOS porting + CBM Publications
Description:  Echo conference devoted to discussions concerning the
              porting of programs from MS-DOS to CS-DOS, various Commodore
              Publications with particular emphasis on C64 ALIVE!, other
              growing Jack Vanderwhite productions, and rare bovine
              diseases.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 12/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Vanderwhite, 1:203/999.0@fidonet
              Stephen Kunc, 1:163/227.0@fidonet
Date added:   22-Oct-92
Last changed: 22-Oct-92    Changed by: Jack Vanderwhite, 1:203/999.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PC_ADDICT                   Area Key: PCADDICT
Title:        Computer Addicts Conference
Description:  An echo for the true computer addict/schizoid with often
              humorous discussion, chat, assistance, etc.  Anything
              relating to computers (not too technical please, there are
              other echos for that) or computer addiction, problems with
              spouses or companions, etc. is acceptable, on-topic
              conversation.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Michele Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PC_CONSULT                  Area Key: PCCNSLT
Title:        PC Consultants Echo
Description:  A forum for exchange of ideas and information between
              persons engaged in the business of PC based consulting.
              This includes hardware, software, and technical writing.
              Anyone may read this echo, but we ask that only professional
              consultants or someone looking to hire one post messages.
              Topics include: Sources of products, services and
              information of special interest to consultants; Product
              reviews; Solutions to common problems faced by consultants;
              Looking to hire a consultant; Dealing with clients and
              vendors; Ways to be more productive in your business.  *****
              This is NOT a technical help Echo!  *****
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ken Levitt, 1:16/390.0@fidonet
Date added:   22-Jan-93
Last changed: 22-Jan-93    Changed by: Ken Levitt, 1:16/390.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PC_TECH                     Area Key: PCTECH
Title:        IBM PC discussions.
Description:  Technical and informative conference for those using and/or
              interested in the IBM-type personal computer.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ted Rosenberg, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
              Bob Donaldson, 1:114/17.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ted Rosenberg, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PDNECHO                     Area Key: PDNECHO
Title:        Programmers Distribution Network Echo
Description:  A general chit-chat conference for Programmers, and general
              messages about the Programmers Distribution Network
              regarding policy changes and information.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Janis Kracht, 1:272/38.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Janis Kracht, 1:272/38.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PDP-11                      Area Key: PDP11
Title:        National DEC PDP-11 Echo
Description:  The PDP-11 echo is for the discussion of the hardware and
              software of the Digitial Equipement Corporation computer,
              PDP-11.  This includes the operating systems RSTS/E, RT11,
              RSX, TSX along with third party hardware.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      73           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Buda, 1:132/777.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Mark Buda, 1:132/777.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PDP11                       Area Key: PDP110
Title:        National DEC PDP-11 Echo
Description:  The PDP-11 echo is for the discussion of the hardware and
              software of the Digitial Equipement Corporation computer,
              PDP-11.  This includes the operating systems RSTS/E, RT11,
              RSX, TSX along with third party hardware.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      42           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Buda, 1:132/777.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mark Buda, 1:132/777.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PDREVIEW                    Area Key: PDREVIEW
Title:        Public Domain and Shareware software chatter
Description:  An echo for discussions on software that has not it's own
              echo. The rules are simple: Stay on topic
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Art Hunter, 1:163/[e-mail]
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Art Hunter, 163/131


Tagname:      PEACEWORK                   Area Key: PCWRK
Title:        Engaged Buddhism
Description:  Discussion of ethics and social responsibility from a
              Buddhist perspective and an exploration of the philosophy
              and practice of an engaged, or socially activist, Buddhism.
              This echo provides a place for grappling with difficult
              moral and practical questions within the support of an
              online sangha.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      PEN_PALS                    Area Key: PENPALS
Title:        Where Friends Meet!
Description:  A unique chatter conference for Canadian residents who are
              interested in keeping in touch with friends that they have
              made on FidoNet across Canada.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTHSTAR
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dean Laviolette, 1:248/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PEP                         Area Key: PEP
Title:        TeleBit Modem & PEP Topics
Description:  Conference centering on the use and applications of modems
              produced by and/or using the PEP modulation scheme of the
              TeleBit Corporation.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     CAAMORA VIA 3:711/453
# Nodes:      61           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nolan Lee, 1:390/5.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Nov-92
Last changed: 14-Nov-92    Changed by: Nolan Lee, 1:390/5.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PERFECT                     Area Key: PERFECT
Title:        WordPerfect Corporation Products Basic Echo
Description:  Discussion of basic questions in regard to WPC programs.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE, RBBSNET
Gateways:     FIDONET VIA 8:950/10, RBBSNET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 20/day          Rule File: PERFECT.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      PERFECT_MACRO               Area Key: PRFCTMCR
Title:        WordPerfect Corporation Products Advanced Echo
Description:  Discussion of advanced questions in regard to WPC programs,
              shareware utilities, macros, third party add-on programs,
              etc.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE, RBBSNET
Gateways:     FIDONET VIA 8:950/10, RBBSNET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 9/day           Rule File: PERF_MAC.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      PERIMETR                    Area Key: PERIMETR
Title:        (Out On) The Perimeter
Description:  "Between the Cutting Edge and the Lunatic Fringe",
              discussion of physics, metaphysics & paraphysics, "fringe
              science," and the paranormal
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 20/month        Rule File:
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Jonny Vee, 1:215/606.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jonny Vee, 1:215/606.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PEROT                       Area Key: PEROT
Title:        Perot & Political Change
Description:  An echo for the discussion of changes in the American
              political system caused largely by Ross Perot and his
              volunteers, as well as other groups.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Stoddard, 1:260/246.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Nov-92
Last changed: 13-Nov-92    Changed by: Dave Stoddard, 1:260/246.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PET_TALK                    Area Key: PETTALK
Title:        For animal lovers.
Description:  Dogs, Cats, Gorillas - someone loves them and tells about it
              in this EchoNet conference; sometimes the "pets" manage to
              type in a message or two.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jeff Emerson, 1:369/66.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Jeff Emerson, 1:369/66.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PHIL                        Area Key: PHIL
Title:        Philosophy
Description:  For discussion of philosophical topics, such as
              epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, etc.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Aaron Boyden, 1:282/50.0@fidonet
Date added:   5-Dec-92
Last changed: 5-Dec-92     Changed by: Aaron Boyden, 1:282/50.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PHILO                       Area Key: PHILO
Title:        Disability and the Philosophy of Disability
Description:  The PHILO EchoMail conference is an international forum for
              the discussion of philosophical issues bearing on
              disability.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233)
              ADANET.TALK.PHILOSOPHY
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   George Tracy, 94:7040/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: George Tracy, 94:7040/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      PHONES                      Area Key: PHONES
Title:        A Telephone Industry Watchdog Conference
Description:  A conference that is used keep abreast of the proposed
              tarrifs and regulatory agencies that might affect the BBS
              Community. This is espsecially true when it might adversly
              affect the BBS Community.
Origin:
Distribution: USA & CANADA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PHONE_LINE                  Area Key: PHNLN
Title:        All aspects of telecommunications.
Description:  Phone lines and phone companies, phones (regular, cellular,
              cordless, and pay), amateur and commercial broadcasting and
              CATV, fiber optics and lasers, microwave, satellites,
              modems, fax machines, even two tin cans with string tied
              between them.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      45           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PHYSICS                     Area Key: PHYSICS
Title:        PHYSICS
Description:  Physicists and other interested people discussing Physics.
Origin:
Distribution: CURRENTLY ON THE BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 8/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Morton Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Morton Sternheim, 1:321/109.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PIN_PATCH                   Area Key: PINPATCH
Title:        Police Pin/Patch Collectors Echo
Description:  An echo for officers interested in collecting police or law
              enforcement patches, pins, caps, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:260/204 1:340/48 2:252/150 3:713/611
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Johnson, 1:260/204.0@fidonet
Date added:   22-Nov-92
Last changed: 22-Nov-92    Changed by: Dave Johnson, 1:260/204.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PIRATES_BEWARE              Area Key: PRTSBWR
Title:        Prevention of software piracy.
Description:  EchoNet conference for those interested in the discussions
              of preventing software piracy, and related topics.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dan McCarriar, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Dan McCarriar, 1:261/1056.6@fidonet


Tagname:      PIZZANUT                    Area Key: PIZZANUT
Title:        Quest for great pizzas, regional food specialties, beer, etc
Description:  Discussions relating to identifying and describing special
              interest ethnic or local restaurants and regional food
              and/or 'beverage' specialties.  Named from a regional quest
              for ethnic foods.  Emphasizes the lore NOT put in commercial
              guides, and in the style of an enthusiast group sharing
              discoveries, reports, and research: the timely as well as
              the timeless.  FREQ library of random tips, specs, and
              testimony.  Develops raw material for destinations in the
              Atlas of Winding and Scenic Country Roads (non-profit).  3
              volumes published!
Origin:
Distribution: RBBS-NET
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 8:8/0
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      PKEY_DROP                   Area Key: PKEYDROP
Title:        Public-Key Distribution Echo
Description:  Companion conference to PUBLIC_KEYS Echo for the specific
              purpose of entering and gathering public-keys in one place
              within the FidoNet Echo structure. General message traffic
              is not permitted. It is for entering public-keys only.
              PKEY_DROP is Moderated by Christopher Baker at 1:374/14
              [KeyID: 1024/4B9A59] and GK Pace at 1:374/26 [KeyID:
              1024/B6B823]. The messages entered into the Echo are the
              sole responsibility of the person entering the messages.
              When in doubt about public-keys, contact the poster directly
              via Netmail.  The Echo is open to anyone with an interest in
              public-key compilation. The Echo Guidelines are contained in
              PKDROP.RUL and will be available in ELRUL211.LZH as of
              11/92.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE6
Gateways:     2:253/513, 6:600/220
# Nodes:      53           Volume: 100/week        Rule File: PKDROP.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
              GK Pace, 1:374/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PKWARE                      Area Key: PKWARE
Title:        PkWare Support
Description:  Echo devoted to the usage of PkZip/PkUnzip and other
              compression utilities from PkWare
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Haburne, 1:116/2.2@fidonet
Date added:   13-Jan-93
Last changed: 13-Jan-93    Changed by: Rick Haburne, 1:116/2.2@fidonet


Tagname:      PLEASE                      Area Key: PLEASE
Title:        Stopping the cycle of child abuse (Support & Info)
Description:  A conference for people who were abused as children either
              sexually, physically or emotionally to share their recovery.
              And for anyone interested in stopping the cycle of abuse.
              Recovering perpetrators of sexual abuse are NOT welcome to
              participate in this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      18           Volume: 14/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Shreve, 1:106/[e-mail]
              Co-Moderator Rick Chartrand, 1:243/[e-mail]
Date added:   19-Dec-92
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Brian Shreve, 106/113


Tagname:      POETRY_WORKSHOP             Area Key: PTRWRKHP
Title:        Poetry Workshop
Description:  A NEW On-line Workshop for the discussion and critique of
              poetry NOT limited to published authors of poetry. A place
              where the poet can share poetry, critique and be critiqued.
              Also discussion of famous poets and poetry so as to grow
              with the times, therefore not limited to rhyme, free-verse,
              haiku, sonnets & prose poetry.
Origin:
Distribution: TULSA-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      1            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Andrew Blevins, 1:170/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: V.A. Blevins, 170/200.99


Tagname:      POINTS                      Area Key: POINTS
Title:        Point usage discussion
Description:  A general conference for POINT OPERATORS and their BOSS
              Nodes. New and seasoned users are available for questions
              and answers.
Origin:
Distribution: WORLD-WIDE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet


Tagname:      POLICE                      Area Key: POLICE
Title:        Law Enforcement Officers Nat'l Echo
Description:  Discussion area for sworn law enforcement officers
Origin:
Distribution: 1:260/204 1:340/48 2:252/150 3:713/611
Gateways:
# Nodes:      58           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Dave Johnson, 1:260/204@fidonet
Date added:   22-Nov-92
Last changed: 22-Nov-92    Changed by: Dave Johnson, 1:260/204@fidonet


Tagname:      POLICY_5                    Area Key: POLICY5
Title:        Policy 5 assimilation, discussion, and implementation.
Description:  This conference is for those persons who are interested in
              seeing a new FidoNet policy (Policy 5).  It is not a place
              to bitch about the downfalls of Policy 4, but a place for
              constructive discussion which WILL lead to drafting a policy
              that is more in tune with the needs and flavor of todays
              FidoNet.  YOUR INPUT COUNTS!
Origin:
Distribution: REQUEST
Gateways:     ZONE 3 VIA 1:291/11
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chip Kukuk, 1:3636/3.0@fidonet
              Glen Harvy, 3:713/700.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Chip Kukuk, 1:3636/3.0@fidonet


Tagname:      POLISH                      Area Key: POLISH
Title:        Poland and Polish related topics
Description:  A conference carried both in Polish and English regarding
              Poland and Polish poeple living abroad
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     1:13/13 VIA 2:2405/100
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Henry Lukoszek, 1:142/347.0@fidonet
              Vladek Komorek, 1:101/316.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Henry Lukoszek, 1:142/347.0@fidonet


Tagname:      POLITICS                    Area Key: POLITICS
Title:        POLITICS
Description:  An open debate type conference for general political
              discussion. Think of it as a "Letters to the Editor" column
              you can answer. Heavy debating, not for tender
              sensibilities. If you are going to get really mad at someone
              who disagrees with you, you don't belong here.  EXPECT a
              hard time, and don't dish it out if you can't take it.
              Minimal, bottom-line only interference from the moderator as
              long as discussions stay on topic and things don't get too
              out of hand.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 150/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Cleary, 1:157/200.19@fidonet
Date added:   5-Dec-92
Last changed: 5-Dec-92     Changed by: Ed Cleary, 1:157/200.19@fidonet


Tagname:      POONJAJI                    Area Key: POONJAJI
Title:        Poonjaji
Description:  Discussion of the teachings (often called non-teaching) of
              enlightened master H.W.L. Poonja, a disciple of Ramana
              Mahaarshi.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Premananda, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      PORTUGUES                   Area Key: PRTGS
Title:        International Portuguese Language Echo
Description:  A Portuguese Language Echo linking; Brazil, North America,
              Europe and Asia.  General common interest topics in
              Portuguese.  In the future we hope to link all Portuguese
              speaking countries.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-4, ZONE-6, IDS
Gateways:     1:18/90 VIA 4:802/1 1:18/90 VIA 2:362/2 1:18/90 VIA
              1:102/631 2:362/2 VIA 6:701/1
# Nodes:      21           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Leslie Scofield, 1:18/90.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Leslie Scofield, 1:18/90.0@fidonet


Tagname:      POST_OP                     Area Key: POSTOP
Title:        Postal Opinion Forum
Description:  Forum for sometimes vociferous debate about divisive issues
              in the mailing community.  Covers topics such as the wisdom
              and validity of the postal monopoly, the positions and
              bargaining tactics of different postal labor unions, and
              decisions about whether to encourage or discourage
              alternative delivery.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Charles Lasitter, 1:3641/277.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Charles Lasitter, 1:3641/277.0@fidonet


Tagname:      POST_POLIO                  Area Key: PSTPL
Title:        International Post-Polio Survivors Forum
Description:  International Conference dealing with the rapidly-emerging
              medical condition known as Post-Polio Sequalae/Syndrome
              (PPS).  PPS is the unexpected return of Polio Symptoms to
              those who (seemingly) survived the Polio Epidemics of the
              40's and 50's, only to find symptomatic recurrence in the
              late 80's and into the 90's. Support, Contact-Sharing and
              dissemination of PPS awareness/information are prime goals.
              Humor encouraged!!!!
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET, BRAZIL_VIA_18/90, BACKBONE
Gateways:     BRAZIL VIA 18/90
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 90/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tom McKeever, 1:374/22.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Nov-92
Last changed: 13-Nov-92    Changed by: Tom McKeever, 1:374/22.0@fidonet


Tagname:      POWER                       Area Key: POWER
Title:        Power, Steam & Refrigeration
Description:  A conference for power/steam/refrigeration plant operators,
              maintenance persons, support activities and other interested
              parties. Anything remotely related to the operation and
              maintenance of power/steam/refrigeration plants and systems
              is considered on-topic.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tom Rieger, 1:260/242.0@fidonet
              Tom Moeller, 1:267/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Tom Rieger, 1:260/242.0@fidonet


Tagname:      POWER_BASIC                 Area Key: PWRBSC
Title:        PowerBASIC Programming (formerly TurboBASIC)
Description:  A PowerBASIC progrmming and technical support echo for
Origin:
Distribution: 1:380/14 ORIGINATES
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Eddie Rowe, 1:380/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Dec-92
Last changed: 19-Dec-92    Changed by: Eddie Rowe, 1:380/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PP                          Area Key: PP
Title:        Monthly Pizza Party
Description:  A conference that is used to discuss all things pertinante
              to being a member of NET 124 and NET 130 and answer any
              technical questions that  may arise from interested
              participants.
Origin:
Distribution: Local & Regional
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 40/Month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Summers, 1:124/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: John Summers, 124/4103


Tagname:      PPI_MODEMS                  Area Key: PPMDMS
Title:        Practical Peripherals Modem Support
Description:  A disscussion/support echo for owners and users of Practical
              Peripherals brand modems.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      26           Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Dyer, 1:203/90.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Oct-92
Last changed: 23-Oct-92    Changed by: Paul Dyer, 1:203/90.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PRAYER_NOW                  Area Key: PRYRNW
Title:        Prayer Now!
Description:  Prayer Now! is a FidoNet "prayer chain" operating in the
              light of what Jesus states in Matthew 18:20, "For where two
              or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the
              midst of them." FidoNet is an excellent way to bring "two or
              three", or more folks together, so why not use an echomail
              area as a prayer channel? Prayer Now! is an echo that has
              two simple functions: To ask for, and to offer prayers.
              That's it! Simple and to the point.  Got an event in your
              life, or a sick relative? Got a test coming up? Need help
              with your family or the weather? Tell us about it and
              receive coast to coast prayers as a result! Prayer Now! is
              based on Christian beliefs, but all are welcome as long as
              the user agrees to participate in the spirit of the echo.
              Check out the PRAYER.RUL file (f'req from 379/26 or Elist
              Coordinator) for more details, but basically no preaching or
              debating - just prayers.  File request PRAYER for sample
              messages from 379/26.
Origin:
Distribution: 379/26 OR MODERATOR APPROVED LINK
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PROBLEM_CHILD               Area Key: PRBMCHD
Title:        Problem Children
Description:  Not exactly Tough Love, but if you have a child that's a
              Juvenile Delinquent, chronic underachiever, into substance
              abuse or anti-social behavior, this may be the place for
              you.  Also for the discussion of any child with problems.  A
              sister conference to ADHD.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PROBOARD                    Area Key: PROBOARD
Title:        PROBOARD BBS Support echo
Description:  ProBoard BBS support echo. For help with running Proboard,
              PEX files and general information on Proboard.  For help
              with 3rd party utilities, please use PB_UTIL
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 75/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Biggs, 1:282/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Nov-92
Last changed: 10-Nov-92    Changed by: Jim Biggs, 1:282/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PROS&CONS                   Area Key: PROSCONS
Title:        Tough debates handled gently, almost.
Description:  Active area for those who enjoy robust debates without
              flaming one another, too much.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   James Ray, 1:124/6002.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: James Ray, 1:124/6002.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PROWRITE                    Area Key: PROWRITE
Title:        The Business of Writing
Description:  The topic of PROWRITE is the business of writing.  We're
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Roger Franz, 1:100/520.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Roger Franz, 1:100/520.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PRO_AUDIO                   Area Key: PROAUDIO
Title:        PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
Description:  Discussion of large-format audio production, including
              R-DAT, digital workstations and audio processing.  Any
              discussion of professional use of audio equipment is welcome
              here. Echo is also part of The Broadcaster's Professional
              Communications Network (BPCNet). NetMail Mark Shander @
              1:114/91 for information on BPCNet affiliation, available
              via PCRelay or FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      PRO_VIDEO                   Area Key: PROVIDEO
Title:        PROFESSIONAL VIDEO
Description:  Discussion of large-format video production, including M-II,
              BetaCam-SP, 1", D-1, D-2, D-3, etc.  Any discussion of pro-
              fessional use of video equipment is welcome here. Echo is
              also part of The Broadcaster's Professional Communications
              Network (BPCNet). NetMail Mark Shander @ 1:114/91 for
              information on BPCNet affiliation, available via PCRelay or
              FidoNet.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE and PCRelay Link.
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 100/Week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Shander, 1:114/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Shander, 114/91


Tagname:      PUBLIC_KEYS                 Area Key: PBLCKYS
Title:        Public-Key Encryption and Distribution Echo
Description:  Provides a technical forum for discussion of public-key
              privacy techniques and programs and for the distribution of
              public-keys in FidoNet and other BBS and e-mail networks.
              Privacy issues related to encryption are also germane.
              PUBLIC_KEYS is Moderated by Christopher Baker at 1:374/14
              [KeyID: 1024/4B9A59] and GK Pace at 1:374/26 [KeyID:
              1024/B6B823]. The messages entered into the Echo are the
              sole responsibility of the person entering the messages.
              When in doubt about public-keys, contact the poster directly
              via Netmail.  The Echo is open to anyone with an interest in
              public-key encryption issues and methods. The Echo
              Guidelines are contained in PUBKEYS.RUL will be available in
              ELRUL211.LZH as of 11/92.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE6
Gateways:     2:253/513, 6:600/220
# Nodes:      53           Volume: 200/week        Rule File: PUBKEYS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
              GK Pace, 1:374/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PUBLIC_PSYCH                Area Key: PBLPSYH
Title:        PUBLIC PSYCHOLOGY Support Conference and Discussion Group.
Description:  The Public Psychology Conference, is an EchoMail area for
              Psychological Support and discussion of Psychology by the
              General Public.  Professonals MAY participate but, Please
              remember this area is intended for Support and lay person
              who may not understand "Psychobabble."  Thus the use of
              terms which have to be explained, assuming they will be
              understood is detrimental to the purpose of the conference,
              for they inhibit general communication.  If they MUST be
              used please define them in the message.  .  OFF TOPIC
              MESSAGES and excessive quoting increase the cost of ECHOS.
              Many SysOps pay Long Distance rates to get them, please be
              considerate of those who are paying the bills.  For a copy
              of the rules, FREQ  PUBLIC_PSYCH from 1:10/227 .
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE AND GROUPMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: Bob Johnstone, 42:1001/24.0@WhatNet


Tagname:      PURSUIT                     Area Key: PURSUIT
Title:        A harsh moral quest into the Heart of Montana
Description:  The pursuit of dreams, an attitude, and women with high
              ideals.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Sasha Sixmile, 1:163/227.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Sasha Sixmile, 1:163/227.0@fidonet


Tagname:      PYRO                        Area Key: PYRO
Title:        National Pyrotechnic Echo
Description:  The National Pyrotechnic Echo is for the advancement of of
              art and technique of safe and legal pyrotechnics.  This
              includes the manufacturing and display.  Mad bombers are not
              welcome.  This is a technical forum but will also include
              information about shows and upcoming pyrotechnic events.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      98           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Buda, 1:132/777.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Mark Buda, 1:132/777.0@fidonet


Tagname:      P_NEWS                      Area Key: PNEWS
Title:        Progressive News & Views
Description:  "Progressive" news, views and articles. This conference is
              an affinity group for progressives and for the discussion of
              politics from a *LEFT* wing perspective. Extensive
              crossposting between P_news on Fidonets and p.news on
              Peacenet, M.A.P. (misc.activism.progressive) on Usenet, and
              other LEFT wing sources. No flames! P_news is a parallel
              conference for p.news from PeaceNET and both are facilitated
              by Hank Roth. Both conferences are conduits for abbreviated
              articles from the LEFT wing press and journals.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      80           Volume: 150/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hank Roth, 1:363/32.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Hank Roth, 1:363/32.0@fidonet


Tagname:      QEDIT                       Area Key: QEDIT
Title:        QEdit Echo
Description:  This echo is for the discussion QEdit.  Questions and
              answers from SemWare (the makers of QEdit).
Origin:
Distribution: N/A
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Richard Blackburn, 1:133/314.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Jan-93
Last changed: 13-Jan-93    Changed by: Richard Blackburn, 1:133/314.0@fidonet


Tagname:      QMODEM                      Area Key: QMODEM
Title:        QMODEM Support Conference
Description:  QMODEM  a GroupMail or EchoMail area for discussion of
              Qmodem The  conference  is  moderated  by John Friel of the
              Forbin Project This conference is distributed using the
              GroupMail or Echomail method. If groupmail, You should if
              possible use an 'approved' GroupMail processor to
              participate in and distibute this conference.  If you do not
              have this software, you may File REQuest GMAIL (for QBBS
              sysops), GMM (for Phoenix Sysops), or GROUP (for Fido/OPUS
              sysops or other systems not having a 'native' GroupMail
              processor) from my system (named above). The Conference is
              also available as Echomail on the Backbone. The moderators
              reserve the right of editorial privilege.  This means that
              flames and off-topic messages will be removed from
              distribution and returned to point of origin for
              resubmittal. By participating here, you agree to follow the
              rules of this conference, and to follow the moderators'
              instructions concerning this conference, including the
              moderators' editorial privilege. The  Moderators  reserve
              the sole final authority  for  the  deter- mination of  the
              fitness  of  individual  posts  for  inclusion  into this
              area. Messages   deemed  inappropriate  will  be  returned
              to  the sender via Netmail  where  possible  with a brief
              explanation of the reason  for the objection.
Origin:
Distribution: Groupmail
Gateways:     QNET Via 1:124/6101
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 50/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Arthur Geffen, 1:124/6101@Fidonet
Date added:   5-Mar-93
Last changed: 5-Mar-93     Changed by: Arthur Geffen, 124/6101


Tagname:      QMODEM_USER                 Area Key: QMDMSR
Title:        Qmodem Users Conference
Description:  A general conference for users of the qmodem terminal
              program.  Discussions of setup problems, hardware
              difficulties, external protocol interfacing and utilities
              for Qmodem
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 50/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Jan-93    Changed by: Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0@fidonet


Tagname:      QNX                         Area Key: QNX
Title:        Quantum Software Systems LTD QNX OS
Description:  Echo dealing with the multitasking and multiuser OS called
              QNX by Quantum Software Systems LTD of Kanata, Ontario,
              CANADA.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone, Worldwide, Multi-Zone
Gateways:     Multi-Zone
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Thomas J. Lynch, 1:2614/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: QTach Robot, 2614/225


Tagname:      QTACH2                      Area Key: QTACH2
Title:        QTACH2 multi-user, multitasking BBS and utilities
Description:  Echo dealing with the multitasking and multiuser BBS program
              QTACH2 written by Sector Technologies.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone, Worldwide, Multi-Zone (Zone 90 QNXNET)
Gateways:     Multi-Zone
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 15/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Thomas J. Lynch, 1:2614/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Feb-93    Changed by: QTach Robot, 2614/225


Tagname:      QUANTUMLEAP                 Area Key: QNTMLP
Title:        Quantum Leap Echo
Description:  Discussion of the Quantum Leap TV Series
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     TrekNet via 1:203/57
# Nodes:      11           Volume: 35/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Holtz, 1:203/[e-mail]
              Cindy Hill, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Holtz, 203/90.1701


Tagname:      QUICKBBS                    Area Key: QUICKBBS
Title:        QuickBBS Support
Description:  Support for QuickBBS sysops, new and experienced, plus
              discussions of external utilities. Participation is limited
              to sysops for WRITE access.  READ access may be granted any
              user.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      600          Volume: 45/Day          Rule File: QUICKBBS.RUL
Flags:        <Sysops Only> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Jim Westbrook, 1:382/[e-mail]
Date added:   12-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Jim Westbrook, 382/30


Tagname:      QUICKEN                     Area Key: QUICKEN
Title:        Quicken Software Help conference
Description:  A conference that is used to discuss QUICKEN softwae and
              it's use
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: John Summers, 1:124/4103.0@fidonet


Tagname:      QUICKPRO                    Area Key: QUICKPRO
Title:        QuickBBS Professional Sysop's Forum
Description:  A Professional Level Conference for Sysop's ONLY, available
              To all Sysop's on the FidoNet Backbone in ALL six (6) Zones
              as well as The NETWORK via a Gateway, Topic's related to
              QuickBBS or Programs and Utilities that are compatible with
              QuickBBS are Allowed to be discussed or Advertised.  Users
              may have <READ Access ONLY>, unless they are a Sysop.
              QUICKPRO.ZIP Policy Rules available from 1:382/8
              DS-HST/v32bis
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      205          Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   George Vandervort, 1:382/8.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: George Vandervort, 1:382/8.0@fidonet


Tagname:      QUIK_BAS                    Area Key: QUIKBAS
Title:        Quick Basic Programming Echo
Description:  This echo is for use by those who proram in the QuickBASIC
              programming language by Microsoft Corporation.  The echo is
              carried internationally and users of the echo are scattered
              throughout the world. As such, and since international
              calling is so expensive, off-topic message restrictions are
              strictly enforced.  Members of the conference include many
              individuals who are very experienced in the use of
              QuickBASIC including those who have written a variety of
              QuickBASIC related utilities.  New members and novice users
              are welcome and encouraged to share their experiences and
              opinions.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Zack Jones, 1:387/641.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Zack Jones, 1:387/641.0@fidonet


Tagname:      QUIT_SMOKE                  Area Key: QTSMK
Title:        Area for Tobacco Quitters, and wannabes
Description:  This is an area to lend support to those that are trying to
              quit using tobacco products, as well as those that already
              have.  Not for zealots.  Expect positive attitudes and
              reinforcement.  Information, techniques, and philosophy.
              Not a backbone echo yet, feed from 1:231/30.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 11/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Brian Murrey, 1:231/30.0@fidonet


Tagname:      QUOTES_2                    Area Key: QUOTES2
Title:        Quotes_2 General Quotes and Puns
Description:  Quotes_2 is an area to share your favorite quotes and Puns
              with others interested on Quotes and Puns.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chris Nunn, 1:382/98.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Chris Nunn, 1:382/98.0@fidonet


Tagname:      R11RLGN                     Area Key: R11RLGN
Title:        Region 11, Religion
Description:  Religious discussion within Region 11 of FidoNet.  This is
              an overflow area for R11CHAT.  Any religious discussion is
              welcome as long as people remain polite.  No ad hominem
              attacks, no ad religionem attacks, no flames.  Play nice and
              discuss religion in a friendly atmosphere.
Origin:
Distribution: REGION 11
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lon Levy, 1:154/11.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Feb-93
Last changed: 1-Feb-93     Changed by: Lon Levy, 1:154/11.0@fidonet


Tagname:      R12POLICY                   Area Key: R12PLCY
Title:        Region 12 Policy Creation/Update Conference
Description:  A conference for Region 12 Policy Discussions
Origin:
Distribution: REGION 12
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      R18ELECT                    Area Key: R18ELECT
Title:        Region 18 Election Discussion & Candidate Statement Echo
Description:  Provides a Sysop-only forum for discussion of election
              mechanics and procedures in Region 18 and gives office
              candidates a place to meet the voters, make platform
              statements, and answer voter's questions.  R18ELECT is
              Moderated by Christopher Baker at 1:374/14 and Steve Cross
              at 1:123/19. The Echo is restricted to Region 18 Sysops only
              although other FidoNet Coordinators are welcome to 'audit'
              the Echo for information only.  The messages entered into
              the Echo are the sole responsibility of the person entering
              the messages. Appearance in the Echo does not imply any
              support of a particular candidate for any office by the
              Moderators.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, REGION18
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 30/week         Rule File: R18ELECT.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
              Steve Cross, 1:123/19.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      R18POLICY                   Area Key: R18PLCY
Title:        Region 18 Policy Development
Description:  This is a fully moderated topical echo devoted to the
              development of a Region 18 Policy.  Read access is allowed
              for any sysop in Region 18.  Posting is limited to
              presentation of proposals for sections of policy and
              discussions of proposals that have been submitted.  Only
              certain sections of policy will be open for discussion at
              any given time, and the moderator will determine the
              section(s) under discussion, although all participants may
              add topics to the echo agenda.  The echo is available by
              netmail request (not areafix) from either Christopher Baker
              (374/14) or Steve Cross (123/19).
Origin:
Distribution: R18-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Ken Tuley, 1:374/98.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Jan-93
Last changed: 11-Jan-93    Changed by: Ken Tuley, 1:374/98.0@fidonet


Tagname:      R19COORD                    Area Key: R19COORD
Title:        Region 19 Coord Conference
Description:  This echo is for discussion amongst the Region 19
              coordinators, regarding the distribution of Echomail and
              voting procedures within the Region.  Only Region 19
              coordinators (RC, REC, Region Hubs, NCs, NECs, Net Hubs) are
              allowed access.  Others, by special invitation of the
              Moderator(s).
Origin:
Distribution: REGION-19
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Bob Davis, 1:19/0.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Oct-92
Last changed: 28-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Davis, 1:19/0.0@fidonet


Tagname:      R19SYSOP                    Area Key: R19SYSOP
Title:        Region 19 Sysops
Description:  A general chatter and discussion area for Fidonet Region 19
              sysops.  Region 19 events and happenings, as well as
              policies and politics are discussed here.  This the primary
              means of communication used by the RC to communicate with
              the regional sysops.  Personal attacks are disallowed.
Origin:
Distribution: REGION 19
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Bob Davis, 1:19/0.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Oct-92
Last changed: 28-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Davis, 1:19/0.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RAILFANS                    Area Key: RAILFANS
Title:        Railfans, Train Watching, Prototype Railroads
Description:  Find out what is happening, railroad-wise, across the
              country. A general conference for railroad news, excursions,
              discussions, product reviews, and chatter. Model railroaders
              (HO scale, etc.) are directed to the TRAINS echo; RAILFANS
              is "Prototype-Only." Please consult with the moderator
              before gating to other networks.  (I am interested in
              gating, so please give me a call!) "In case of emergency"
              contact Charlie Baden voice at [phone], or via P.O.
              Box 17340, Anaheim CA 92817, USA.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, FIDONET, RBBS-NET
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      33           Volume: 200/month       Rule File: RAILFANS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Charlie Baden, 1:207/117.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Charlie Baden, 1:207/117.1@fidonet


Tagname:      RAIMA                       Area Key: RAIMA
Title:        RAIMA Data/Object Manager Programmers Support
Description:  This area is for the exchange of ideas, bug fixes, program
              fragments, etc. using Raima Corporation's Raima Data Manager
              or Raima Object Manager on any platform (UNIX, DOS, VMS,
              CRAY, etc).
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lawrence Chen, 1:134/3002.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Lawrence Chen, 1:134/3002.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RAINBOW                     Area Key: RAINBOW
Title:        DEC RAINBOW conference on Digital's Personal Computer.
Description:  Rainbow topics, techniques, resources and discussion.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, 102/138, 129/15, 101/45, 132/777, 141/491,
              101/115, 360/8
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 8/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Strickler, 1:101/45.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: David Strickler, 1:101/45.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RARE_CONDITION              Area Key: RRCNDTN
Title:        Rare Diseases
Description:  An Electronic meeting place to find others who have your
              condition.  May not be anyone locally, but certainly there
              are others elsewhere in the world.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RA_MULTI                    Area Key: RAMULTI
Title:        Remote Access Multi-Node Sysops Echo
Description:  An echo conference dedicated to sharing technical know-how
              related to running a multi-node Remote Access Bulletin Board
              System. This conference will cover a wide range of topics as
              they are related to running a multi-node RA system. Topics
              including but not limited to networking, multitasking,
              multi-node doors and other topics as long as they relate
              directly to the operation of a multi-node RA system.
              Co-Moderator: Steve Collins 1:2613/501
Origin:
Distribution: NATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Borghi, 1:2613/510.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Jan-93
Last changed: 23-Jan-93    Changed by: Ed Borghi, 1:2613/510.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RA_SUPPORT                  Area Key: RSPPRT
Title:        Remote Access Support Echo
Description:  Dealing with the RemoteAccess BBS system and its interaction
              with related utilities.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, SIGNET, RBBSNET, NETWORK, TAP, ETC.
Gateways:     SIGNET
# Nodes:                   Volume: 500/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400.0@fidonet
              Mike Janke, 1:135/4.0@fidonet
              Andrew Milner, 2:270/18.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Dec-92
Last changed: 19-Dec-92    Changed by: Bruce Bodger, 1:170/400.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RA_UTIL                     Area Key: RAUTIL
Title:        RemoteAccess Utilities Echo
Description:  An Echo for the discussion of the programs designed to work
              with the RemoteAccess Bulletin Board System. Discussions can
              include (but are not limited to...) how to get them to work,
              new releases, particular needs within RA itself, problems,
              solutions, etc. Mailers, Door Programs, File Utilities, Mail
              Tossers, etc are all acceptable, as are others.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     n/a
# Nodes:      0            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Karen Maynor, 1:3640/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Karen Maynor, 3640/5


Tagname:      RCM                         Area Key: RCM
Title:        Radio Controlled Models
Description:  For the advancement of Radio Controlled Models and the
              people and events surrounding them.  Aircraft, Boats, Cars,
              Helicopters, etc.  Discussions are wide ranging and can
              include everything from the most basic of information all
              the way through the most advanced techniques in any
              modality.  Emphasis is placed on helping and learning from
              each other, across all areas of interest.  Tips, Tricks,
              Traps.  Construction projects, electronic gadgets, events,
              "how to's" for the beginner to expert are all welcome.  Echo
              participants plan a yearly gathering at which the projects
              discussed in the echo (and others), durring the year, are
              seen statically and in action.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 120/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Bierrie, 1:232/39.0@fidonet
              Larry Marshall, 1:241/5.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Nov-92
Last changed: 13-Nov-92    Changed by: John Bierrie, 1:232/39.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RC_MODEL                    Area Key: RCMODEL
Title:        Radio Controlled Modeling
Description:  An open conference for radio control modelers to discuss
              their hobby, ask and answer questions, share tips, brag,
              etc. Conference topics can include all types of radio
              control models; boats, submarines, cars, airplanes, blimps,
              etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 100/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Nelson, 1:105/107.0@fidonet
Date added:   15-Nov-92
Last changed: 15-Nov-92    Changed by: John Nelson, 1:105/107.0@fidonet


Tagname:      README.ADA                  Area Key: RDMD
Title:        Disability Beginner's Conference
Description:  The README.ADA EchoMail conference is an international forum
              for network beginners to ask questions about disability.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233) ADANET.EDU.BEGINNER
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      REAL                        Area Key: REAL
Title:        The Real Estate Discussion Echo
Description:  Echo for discussion of all aspects of owning, buying,
              selling, renting, managing, financing, etc. real estate
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE, RBBSNET
Gateways:     FIDONET VIA 8:950/10, RBBSNET VIA 1:10/8
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 40/month        Rule File: REAL.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Germer, 8:950/10.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      RECFRP                      Area Key: RECFRP
Title:        Role Playing Games
Description:  Discussion of Role Playing Games, Board Games, War Games,
              Science Fiction, Fantasy, Whatever.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 40/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brion Lienhart, 1:213/700.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Dec-92
Last changed: 19-Dec-92    Changed by: Brion Lienhart, 1:213/700.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RECIPE_CORNER               Area Key: RCPCRNR
Title:        Down-home and gourmet cooking.
Description:  Exchange recipes, talk about kitchen techniques, share
              humorous epicurean experiences - it all fits in this very
              popular EchoNet conference: Interesting, lots of fun, many
              helpful hints for the home cook.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      60           Volume: 35/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Fred Peters, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Fred Peters, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RECOVERY                    Area Key: RECOVERY
Title:        Recovery (International 12-Step Oriented)
Description:  A general 12-step oriented chit chatting and/or sharing
              'tyte' message area.  It maybe of interest to MEMBERS of
              12-step groups/organizations and those who are just plain
              interested . . .  ;-)
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 25/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rich Ward, 1:102/402.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Rich Ward, 1:102/402.0@fidonet


Tagname:      REC_SUPPORT                 Area Key: RCSPPRT
Title:        Remote Echo Control Software Support
Description:  Questions, problems, suggestions, and any other comments for
              the support and improvement of Remote Echo Control.  Mail
              processors supported by this program include Zmail, Squish,
              Qmail, and Qecho.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, FIDONET
Gateways:     METRONET VIA 1:104/438 MXBBSNET VIA 1:262/3
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 85/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dan Fitch, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Dan Fitch, 104/435


Tagname:      REGION11                    Area Key: REGION11
Title:        Region 11 Operator's Conference
Description:  Region 11 Node Operator's conference for discussion of all
              relevant BBS/Network ideas and issues.
Origin:
Distribution: REGION-11-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 150/week        Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Region Coordinator, 1:11/0.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Region Coordinator, 1:11/0.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RELIGION                    Area Key: RELIGION
Title:        Religion.
Description:  For those who wish to discuss religion without flaming those
              who hold opposing views.  All are welcome, including
              atheists and agnostics, although the rules should be read
              before writing; they are posted near the beginning of each
              month.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RENEGADE                    Area Key: RENEGADE
Title:        International Renegade Support
Description:  The International support echo for Renegade BBS Software.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 500/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Cott Lang, 1:133/501.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Cott Lang, 1:133/501.0@fidonet


Tagname:      REPRO_RIGHTS                Area Key: RPRRGHTS
Title:        Reproductive Rights (Choice) Issues
Description:  The usual reproduction equation is: get married, get
              pregnant, give birth, raise a child.  Alter even one part of
              that equation, and most of our society doesn't know how to
              deal with you.  Chances are, our government doesn't want to
              deal with your unique situation, either.  That doesn't make
              YOU crazy; it just means THEY don't understand.  If you're
              interested in altering that equation, or if you're
              interested in legislation or bureaucracy that tries to make
              us conform our reproductive lives to their standards, join
              us.  This echo is intended to be a support group and a
              clearinghouse for information that affects our most personal
              family decisions.  An open mind and a willingness to
              tolerate others' choices is a prequisite for joining this
              conference.  Contact Donna at 114/113.11 to establish links;
              we hope to be on the backbone before long.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet


Tagname:      RESPIRATORY                 Area Key: RSPRTRY
Title:        Disability - Lung and Respiratory Diseases Discussion
Description:  The RESPIRATORY EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of respiratory disability.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233)
              ADANET.MED.RESPIRATORY
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Randall Dickerson, 94:2050/3.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Randall Dickerson, 94:2050/3.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      RETARDATION                 Area Key: RTRDTN
Title:        Disability and Retardation
Description:  The RETARDATION EchoMail conference is an international
              forum for the discussion of how retardation affects children
              and adults.  Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94), INTERNET
Gateways:     INTERNET VIA 94:121/10 (AKA 1:351/233)
              ADANET.MED.RETARDATION
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Moylan, 94:8040/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bob Moylan, 94:8040/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      REVIEWS                     Area Key: REVIEWS
Title:        REVIEWS of almost anything
Description:  An area for reviews of just about anything, including
              movies, TV programs, restaurants, books, software.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kurt Reisler, 1:109/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Nov-92
Last changed: 2-Nov-92     Changed by: Kurt Reisler, 1:109/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RFP                         Area Key: RFP
Title:        Golden HorseShoe File Network Notices
Description:  Conference for notifying participating nodes of inbound
              files, new file conferences, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: NET244/247/250/259
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RIGHTS                      Area Key: RIGHTS
Title:        Men's Rights/Equality issues
Description:  For discussion of issues relating to equality of of men and
              women from the male viewpoint and for discussion of issues
              relating fatherhood.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     NONE
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ken Vandergriff, 1:362/901.0@fidonet
              Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Jan-93
Last changed: 24-Jan-93    Changed by: Ken Vandergriff, 1:362/901.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ROBO                        Area Key: ROBO
Title:        RoboBoard EGA/VGA BBS Support Echo
Description:  A Support Echo for RoboBoard Users and Sysops and third
              party developers using the RBO Interface Also covers any
              mailers/echotossers in the RBO interface.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      36           Volume: 34/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jason Dever, 1:163/420.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Oct-92
Last changed: 27-Oct-92    Changed by: Jason Dever, 1:163/420.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ROBOTIX                     Area Key: ROBOTIX
Title:        Robotix and related discussions
Description:  A general chatter conference for those interested in all
              aspects of Robot's, and similar automation
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      37           Volume: 10/week         Rule File: ROBOTIX.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Dave Funk, 1:106/1555.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Nov-92
Last changed: 3-Nov-92     Changed by: Dave Funk, 1:106/1555.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ROCKY                       Area Key: ROCKY
Title:        Rocky Horror Fan Echo
Description:  General-interest messages for fans of the cult film THE
              ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, including audience participation
              discussion.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     CinemaNet via 1:3811/140
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 15/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Chambers, 1:289/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Sysop, 289/34


Tagname:      RTKBA                       Area Key: RTKBA
Title:        2ND AMMENDMENT DISCUSSION ECHO
Description:  Area for the discussion of the political aspects of
              firearms, firearms ownership and second ammendment rights.
              Companion to the Firearms technical echo area.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, 10/8, 19/3 NET-102, NET-103, NET-105, NET-109,
              NET-129, NET-135, NET-137, NET-147, NET-151, NET-300,
              NET-372
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 200/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet
              Chris Morton, 1:102/861.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Dec-92
Last changed: 30-Dec-92    Changed by: Bob Kohl, 1:102/861.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RTTY                        Area Key: RTTY
Title:        RTTY, SITOR, FAX, CW Over Radio
Description:  Conference centering on the monitoring of and the
              use/applications of various digital communications and FAX
              signals sent via radio.  Including, but not limited to,
              RTTY, SITOR, FAX, CW, ARQ, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1 AND 2, AND THE ZONE 3 BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 70/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nolan Lee, 1:390/5.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Nov-92
Last changed: 30-Nov-92    Changed by: Nolan Lee, 1:390/5.0@fidonet


Tagname:      RUNNING                     Area Key: RUNNING
Title:        Running and related issues
Description:  A discussion conference for runners and non-runners alike on
              running, both competitive and recreational running. Topics
              could range from nutrition for runners to upcoming races and
              meet, from track to road racing, etc.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Eric Beck, 1:229/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Eric Beck, 229/432


Tagname:      RV_CAMP                     Area Key: RVCAMP
Title:        RVs and camping.
Description:  Discuss your RV, trailer, or whatever you use to go on
              camping trips.  Inform others of new types of equipment,
              good places to camp (as well as to stay away from).
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barbara O'Keefe, 1:135/54.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Barbara O'Keefe, 1:135/54.0@fidonet


Tagname:      S.O.S.                      Area Key: SOS
Title:        Save Our Sealife Committee Echo for FLorida
Description:  Dedicated to a grassroots petition campaign to amend the
              Constitution of FLorida to prohibit the use of gill nets and
              other entangling nets and to prohibit the use of large
              seines and food-shrimp nets from the nearshore and inshore
              areas of FLorida.  Echo is open to anyone with an interest
              in preserving the natural resources of FLorida. The Echo
              Guidelines are contained in SOS-COMM.RUL in the ELRUL file
              as of ELRUL211.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, FLORIDA
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 25/week         Rule File: SOS-COMM.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Christopher Baker, 1:374/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SAFETY                      Area Key: SAFETY
Title:        Safety Professional's Forum
Description:  A forum for safety professionals to discuss all issues
              related to safety anywhere.  Industrial Hygiene, Radiation
              Safety, Chemical Safety, Fire Safety are appropriate
              subjects.  This echo is linked to the [e-mail]
              mailing list.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:233/13
Gateways:     BITNET VIA 1:233/13
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SAFE_SPACE                  Area Key: SFSPC
Title:        Disabled persons share experiences.
Description:  Highly active EchoNet conference for those with physical or
              emotional disabilities; it's always safe to air one's gripes
              in this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 30/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Phil Scovell, 1:104/810.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Phil Scovell, 1:104/810.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SAHARA                      Area Key: SAHARA
Title:        Sahara Club Discussion Area
Description:  A conference for the discussion of environmental-radical
              tactics, land closures caused by them, businesses and
              recreation attacked by them, and what Sahara Club is doing
              to battle this onslaught! This echo is pro-business,
              pro-land-use, pro-gun rights, pro-OHV and very supportive of
              a badly maligned timber industry. SysOps Note: This echo is
              only to be opened for "registered" or "validated" BBS users.
Origin:
Distribution: Nodes listed in Seen-bys
Gateways:     n/a
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 10/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Patrick Martin, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Patrick Martin, 102/825


Tagname:      SAILING                     Area Key: SAILING
Title:        SAILING
Description:  General discussion of sailing topics and items of interest
              to sailors.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Geno DellaMattia, 1:153/764.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Geno DellaMattia, 1:153/764.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SANGHA                      Area Key: SANGHA
Title:        Dharma Events & Community Listings
Description:  A national "calendar" for the Buddhist community. Timely
              listings of classes, retreats, dharma events, sitting
              groups, visiting teachers, etc.  NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
              PLEASE!
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      SAR                         Area Key: SAR
Title:        Search & Rescue
Description:  Discussion related to Search & Rescue
Origin:
Distribution: NOTH AMERICA, BACKBONE
Gateways:     EMERGNET (ZONE 31), GTNET
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gary Reardon, 1:321/131.0@fidonet
              Al Steibel, 1:260/452.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Gary Reardon, 1:321/131.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-E/N/L                    Area Key: SBENL
Title:        Space Base's Electronic Space Related Newsletters
Description:  Carries Electronic Space Related Newsletters like Spacenews,
              APS What's New, Jonathan's Space Report, Amset Ham Sat News
              and more.  -=READ ONLY=-!  No Input without permission! All
              Q&A and remarks to the SB-QUESTIONS Echo!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 35/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-NASA_NEWS                Area Key: SBNSNWS
Title:        Space Base Nasa News And Press Releases
Description:  Carries the latest daily Nasa Headline News, Nasa Press
              Releases, and newswire excepts only! -=READ ONLY!=-  No
              Input without permission! All Q&A and remarks to the
              SB-QUESTIONS Echo!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 100/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-NASA_TECH                Area Key: SBNSTCH
Title:        Space Base Technical News & Deep Space Probe Reports
Description:  Carries the latest daily Shuttle Status Reports. Also
              Galileo, Magellan, Ulysses, H.S.T. and G.R.O. Status and
              Mission Reports.  -=READ ONLY!=-!  No Input without
              permission! All Q&A and remarks to the SB-QUESTIONS Echo!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 70/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-QUESTIONS                Area Key: SBQSTNS
Title:        Space Base Discussion and Q&A Echo
Description:  Discussion and answers to questions you may have about items
              in the 4 READ ONLY Space Base Echoes.  Namely SB-NASA_NEWS,
              SB-NASA_TECH SB-E/N/L,  SB-WORLD_NWS.  -=OPEN TO ALL=-.  No
              political debate, UFO's, TREKKIES, SKEPTICS, rasism,
              character assassination, bigitory remarks, or unauthorized
              space related news posts.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2
Gateways:
# Nodes:      400          Volume: 150/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/1.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-SAT_TRACK                Area Key: SBSTTRCK
Title:        Amateur Satellite Tracking Discussion & Information
Description:  Carries the latest NORAD Satellite Elements weekly and
              Satellite activity bulletins.  Answers questions about
              Satellite Tracking Software. Questions and discussion
              encourged. -= OPEN TO ALL!=- Note, volume reflects average
              minumun postings.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 150/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-SOLAR_RPT                Area Key: SBSLRRPT
Title:        Space Base's Solar Flare Activity Alerts & Reports
Description:  Carries the latest Solar Flare Alerts, Satellite Proton
              Event Warnings, Geomagnetic Storm and Auroral Activity
              Alerts.  Q&A, duscussion and outside imput encouraged.
              Volume depends on active the Sun is.  -=OPEN TO ALL=-!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      400          Volume: 45/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-SYSOPS                   Area Key: SBSYSOPS
Title:        Space Base Sysops Only Confrence
Description:  An Echo For Space Base Sysops to swap ideas and discuss
              admin and improvements to these echos.  You have a User with
              a good info source, same day? Let us know! Also pass on Bad
              User and Virus Warnings! -=FOR SYSOPS WHO RECEIVE ANY
              SPACEBASE ECHOES ONLY!=- -= Not Manditory, just available
              for your use!=-
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      400          Volume: 50/month        Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SB-WORLD_NWS                Area Key: SBWLDNS
Title:        Space Base's Rest Of The World In Space
Description:  Carries reports from the CIS, ESA, NASDA Japan, China,
              Australia, Canada, and more! -=READ ONLY=-!  No Input
              without permission! All Q&A and remarks to the SB-QUESTIONS
              Echo.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE,ZONE-1,ZONE-2,ZONE-3
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 30/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet
Date added:   14-Jan-93
Last changed: 14-Jan-93    Changed by: Hugh Gregory, 1:153/719.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SCANRADIO                   Area Key: SCNRD
Title:        Scanner & Frequency Discussion-General
Description:  A general discussion area for scanner receiver users
              [police, fire, Amateur, and others] and the sharing of
              information regarding active frequencies in use, type of
              equipment used, etc.  Promotes the use of scanners,
              receivers and the Right to monitor public frequencies.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE - ALL ZONES
Gateways:     FAMILYNET VIA 1:115/887
# Nodes:      80           Volume: 20/day          Rule File: SCNRADIO.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Ken Storm, 1:267/108.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Nov-92
Last changed: 2-Nov-92     Changed by: Ken Storm, 1:267/108.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SCI&TECH                    Area Key: SCITECH
Title:        Science and Technology Conference
Description:  The purpose of this echo is to provide a forum for
              discussions about science and technology.  Authors are
              encouraged to prepare messages designed to impart
              understanding.  Debates on matters of scientific fact are
              welcome as are matters of public policy as related to
              science and technology.  Participants must ensure that
              debates will have substantial factual basis.  Political,
              moral, or religious views are not to be considered as
              "factual."
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SCIENCE                     Area Key: SCIENCE
Title:        National Science Echo
Description:  A general interest science forum for people who are
              interested in science either as proffessionals or amatuers.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 50/day          Rule File: SCIENCE.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Jeff Otto, 1:154/32.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Dec-92
Last changed: 2-Dec-92     Changed by: Jeff Otto, 1:154/32.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SCIFOR                      Area Key: SCIFOR
Title:        VortexNet software & recovering programmer abuse discussion
Description:
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Stephen Kunc, 1:163/227.0@fidonet
Date added:   23-Nov-92
Last changed: 23-Nov-92    Changed by: Stephen Kunc, 1:163/227.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SCOUTING                    Area Key: SCOUTING
Title:        International SCOUTING Conference
Description:  MEET & Discuss with SCOUTS from around the world, Your
              Scouting program.  A general conference for the  Youth
              members of the  Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all Scout- ing
              Organizations through out the world. Discussions on all
              Scouting subjects,  Patch Trading,  and  friendship.  ALL
              SCOUTS  are welcome to join and participate in this
              conference.  Currently available in the  United States,
              Canada, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
              Youth version of the popular  SCOUTER  Echo conference.
              Designed for use by all youth members of all  Scouting
              organizations throughout the world.  NOTE:  This is a
              companion  Echo to the  SCOUTER  Echo, and is intended to
              offer a  conference  mainly for the YOUTH  members of the
              World Scouting community, and NOT replace the  SCOUTER
              Echo.  Both echo's are  NOT  re- stricted, and both  youth &
              adult  members are allowed on BOTH conferences. The SCOUTING
              Echo will be Co-Moder- ated by  Reginal  YOUTH  Moderators
              selected  by  the Moderator, Dave Tracewell, and the
              Regional Moderators.  Lots of FUN, Trading, and fellowship
              in SCOUTING. Sysops should Request BOTH  SCOUTING & SCOUTER
              off the FidoNet Backbone.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 1, ZONE 2, ZONE 3
Gateways:     RBBS
# Nodes:      185          Volume: 200/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Tracewell, 1:208/302.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Dec-92
Last changed: 11-Dec-92    Changed by: Dave Tracewell, 1:208/302.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SCUBA                       Area Key: SCUBA
Title:        SCUBA DIVING
Description:  The international Scuba diving echo is of interest to
              novice, sport, and professional divers alike.  Discussions
              range from equipment reviews, dive training, favorite dive
              sites, and dive travel.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET BACKBONE
Gateways:     1:10/8
# Nodes:                   Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Steve Elliot, 1:371/34.2@fidonet
Date added:   27-Jan-93
Last changed: 27-Jan-93    Changed by: Steve Elliot, 1:371/34.2@fidonet


Tagname:      SEARCHLIGHT                 Area Key: SRCHLGHT
Title:        Searchlight BBS Support Echo
Description:  Support Echo for Searchlight BBS and related software.
              Searchlight sysops, users, and 3rd party software authors
              are welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     SL_NET VIA 1:3632/4 FAMILY_NET VIA 1:11/50
# Nodes:      150          Volume: 35/day          Rule File: SLBBS.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Wayne Robinson, 1:2604/269.0@fidonet
              Robert Hessler, 1:2604/202.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Oct-92
Last changed: 1-Oct-92     Changed by: Wayne Robinson, 1:2604/269.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SERIOUS_SIDE                Area Key: SRSSD
Title:        The Serious Side
Description:  Non-inflamed discussion of "serious" issues
Origin:
Distribution: PRIMARILY GREAT PLAINS AND COLORADO EASTERN SLOPE
Gateways:     1:104/424 1:285/2
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 15/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mike Riddle, 1:285/27.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Nov-92
Last changed: 25-Nov-92    Changed by: Mike Riddle, 1:285/27.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SE_GENEALOGY                Area Key: SGNLGY
Title:        South Eastern US Genealogy Conference
Description:  A general conference for Genealogy hobbiest who are
              interested the specific areas of the South Eastern United
              States who were considered Confederates in the Civil War of
              the US.  People with ancestors in this general area are
              urged to send queries through this echo to get prompt
              response from others who are doing research in the same
              general area and are more than willing to assist others with
              the research needed.  Tenn, Va., WVa., Ky, Ga., Al., Fl.,
              Tx., La., Ms., Mo., SC., NC
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hershel Kreis, 1:271/300.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 27-Dec-92    Changed by: Hershel Kreis, 1:271/300.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SF                          Area Key: SF
Title:        Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
Description:  Discussion of literary works of science fiction and fantasy,
              SF fandom and conventions, and writing and publishing.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-1, ZONE-2, ZONE-3, ALTERNET
Gateways:     ALTERNET via 1:141/488, ZONE-3 via 1:1/3
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 1200/Week       Rule File: SF.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   David Dyer-Bennet, 1:282/[e-mail]
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: David Dyer-Bennet, 282/341


Tagname:      SF-LIT                      Area Key: SFLIT
Title:        Science Fiction Literature
Description:  A forum for the discussion of science fiction in its written
              (and published) form.  Book reviews, discussions of classic
              stories, announcements of upcoming books, etc.  If you've
              recently read an sf book, drop in and tell us what you
              thought about it, if you have news about an sf book about to
              be released, let us know. No discussions of visual media
              (including comic books). If you are interested in adding
              this small echo, drop netmail (direct during ZMH, or routed
              only) to Carlos Benitz @ 1:125/17.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:125/17
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 10/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Carlos Benitz, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   22-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Carlos Benitz, 125/17


Tagname:      SFCON                       Area Key: SFCON
Title:        SF Convention Running
Description:  Discussion among people engaged in running SF and fantasy
              conventions.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:282/341
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 10/Week         Rule File: SFCON.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   David Dyer-Bennet, 1:282/[e-mail]
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: David Dyer-Bennet, 282/341


Tagname:      SFFAN                       Area Key: SFFAN
Title:        Science Fiction and Fandom
Description:  A discussion group for anything that is related to science
              fiction or science fiction fandom.  Film, animation, comics,
              television, and conventions are all acceptable topics for
              discussion.  Dr. Who, Star Trek, Hitchhiker's Guide to the
              Galaxy, Asimov, Moorcock, Zelazny, Danger Mouse, Battlestar
              Galactica, etc!  Discussions of FANTASY ARE ON TOPIC!
              REALLY!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 50/Day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nicolai Shapero, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Mar-93     Changed by: Nicolai Shapero, 102/524


Tagname:      SHAREWRE                    Area Key: SHAREWRE
Title:        Shareware Products Discussion Forum
Description:  This echo is for use by those who are interested in
              discussing the various software programs which are
              distributed as shareware as well as the moral, ethical and
              philosophical issues surrounding shareware and its
              distribution. The term shareware, as to this echo, includes
              freeware, public domain, donation ware, and test drives or
              demos of commercial programs. A detailed definition of these
              terms is published frequently in the echo. The echo is
              carried inter- nationally and users of the echo are
              scattered throughout the world. Therefore, off topic message
              restrictions are enforced. New members and novice users are
              welcome and encouraged to share their experiences, opinions
              and questions with authors and highly experienced shareware
              professionals. Lee Jackson, 1:382/95, is
              Co_Moderator/Author, The Hack Report.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone, International
Gateways:
# Nodes:      956          Volume:                 Rule File: SHAREWRE.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Kent Anderson, 1:382/[e-mail]
Date added:   21-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Kent Anderson, 382/91


Tagname:      SHARPS&FLATS                Area Key: SHRSFLS
Title:        Discussions on any kind of music.
Description:  EchoNet conference sparkling with musical notes from all
              scores imaginable.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tina Braun, 50:5011/1.0@EchoNet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Tina Braun, 50:5011/1.0@EchoNet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Shortwave Listeners Conference
Description:  Discussion and tips for listeners to shortwave radio,
              scanners
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      250          Volume: 100/day         Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag>
Moderators:   Fred Hatfield, 1:396/65.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Jan-93
Last changed: 11-Jan-93    Changed by: Fred Hatfield, 1:396/65.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SIERRAN                     Area Key: SIERRAN
Title:        Sierra Club (Environment)
Description:  The Sierra Club Echo.  Information on current Sierra Club
              campigns, events, & news.  Everyone is welcome - not just
              members.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Eddie Rowe, 1:380/14.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Jan-93    Changed by: Eddie Rowe, 1:380/14.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SILENTTALK                  Area Key: SLNTTLK
Title:        Conference for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Description:  A conference for those who are interested in discussing all
              forms of hearing impairment, sharing information on
              assistive devices, the ADA, TDD/TT's, various communication
              modes, organizations, and anything of general interest to
              the deaf and hard of hearing.  Everyone is invited to
              participate.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ann Stalnaker, 1:124/2120.0@fidonet
              Stu Turk, 1:129/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Jan-93
Last changed: 1-Jan-93     Changed by: Ann Stalnaker, 1:124/2120.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SILENT_CRY                  Area Key: SLNTCRY
Title:        Support for Abused People
Description:  The Silent Cry conference is for persons who have or are
              suffering from abuse of any kind. Handles allowed.
              Information and support given.  Originating within ADAnet
              (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Cindy Barnes, 94:2051/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
              Linda Cummings, 94:2051/2.0@ADAnet
              Dusty James, 94:2051/2.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Cindy Barnes, 94:2051/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      SILVERBOX                   Area Key: SLVRBX
Title:        Amiga SilverBox Mail Reader Support
Description:  The primary purpose of this Echo Conference is to offer an
              avenue of assistance and information to sysops and users of
              the SilverBox Mail Reader and msgbase.library by David
              Lebel. Configuration, installation and other setup problems
              are within the scope of this echo.
Origin:
Distribution: Region 12, Region 20
Gateways:     NEC240
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 5/Week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Robert Williamson, 1:167/[e-mail]
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Robert Williamson @ 1:167/104.0, 167/104


Tagname:      SIP_AA                      Area Key: SIPAA
Title:        Alcoholism & Recovery
Description:  An echo designed for the sharing of experience, hope and
              strength for those practicing the 12 step recovery program
              described in the book Alcoholics Anonymous
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      45           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gary Clark, 1:134/28.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Gary Clark, 1:134/28.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SIP_ACA                     Area Key: SIPACA
Title:        Adult Children of Alcoholics
Description:  An Echo specificly designed for people who have been raised
              in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional Family. Rules are
              the 12 traditions of ACoA.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Jared, 1:125/1212.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Joe Jared, 1:125/1212.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SIP_INCEST                  Area Key: SPNCST
Title:        Survivor's of Incest & Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Description:  A support Echo specificly designed for people who are
              recovering from incest & childhood sexual abuse.
              Perpetrators are NOT welcome to post.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 45/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Smith, 1:125/32.3@fidonet
              Joe Jared, 1:125/1212.3@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mark Smith, 1:125/32.3@fidonet


Tagname:      SIP_MPD                     Area Key: SIPMPD
Title:        Singleness in Purpose - Multiple Personality Disorder
Description:  SIP_MPD is a support echo for anyone for whom multiple
              personality/disassocitive disorders is an issue.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      7            Volume: 60/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chris E., 1:153/740.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Nov-92
Last changed: 6-Nov-92     Changed by: Chris E., 1:153/740.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SIP_NA                      Area Key: SIPNA
Title:        Narcotics Anonymous Echo
Description:  An Echo specificly designed for people who are involved in
              the program of Narcotics Anonymous and/or have a desire to
              stop using drugs.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE RECOVERYNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 50/Week         Rule File: SIPNA.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob R., 1:154/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob R., 154/40


Tagname:      SIP_SAA                     Area Key: SIPSAA
Title:        12-Step Recovery from Sexual Addiction
Description:  An Echo specifically designed for people who are recovering
              from addiction to sex.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 35/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill E, 1:102/[e-mail]
              Joe Jared, 1:103/[e-mail]
Date added:   6-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Bill E., 102/749


Tagname:      SIRIUS                      Area Key: SIRIUS
Title:        Sirius Support
Description:  A forum not only for the support of the Sirius FidoNet
              Message Base Manager (current Sirius version:  1.0ya), but
              also a forum for all those interested in influencing its
              future
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      75           Volume: 20/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Maynard Riley, 1:115/678.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Dec-92     Changed by: Maynard Riley, 1:115/678.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SKEPTIC                     Area Key: SKEPTIC
Title:        Skeptical Inquiry Echo
Description:  The skeptical and critical examination of paranormal claims
              such as psychic powers, UFOs, astrology, Bigfoot,
              biorhythms, crystals, satanic cults, fire walking, tarot
              cards -- et al -- will be examined and discussed in an
              intellectual environment.  Book reviews on fringe-science or
              paranormal topics will be requested and an over all
              discussion of all such books will be entertained.
              Biographies of modern-day as well as historic cult leaders
              will be reviewed. Along the same lines, if any participating
              individual finds an amusing advertisement making unusually
              outrageous claims, that, too, will be examined.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL, ZONE1 BACKBONE, ZONE2, ZONE3, ZONE6
Gateways:     1:374/14 2:241/6001 6:600/403
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 75/week         Rule File: SKEPTIC.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Jackson Harding, 3:800/857.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Jackson Harding, 3:800/857.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SKYDIVE                     Area Key: SKYDIVE
Title:        Skydiving, Parachuting and Paragliding
Description:  An open discussion about skydiving, parachuting and
              paragliding.  Open to anyone wishing to chat about these
              activities.  Non-jumping spectators are more than welcome!
              ****** SKYDIVE! ******
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Skyfolk
Description:  Sysops & moderators echo for those receiving SKYLIGHTS NHEAL
              DIVINING MEDIA_REVIEW CRYSTALS RELATE & GAEA
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATELY DISTRIBUTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Dec-92
Last changed: 10-Dec-92    Changed by: Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.0@fidonet


Tagname:      <hidden>                    Area Key:
Title:        Skylights
Description:  Astrology & astronomy conversations
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATELY DISTRIBUTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 3/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Hidden Tag> <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.1201@fidonet
Date added:   10-Dec-92
Last changed: 10-Dec-92    Changed by: Jeanne Garner, 1:267/128.1201@fidonet


Tagname:      SKYWATCH                    Area Key: SKYWATCH
Title:        Odyssey UFO Reporting Echo
Description:  An echo designed specifically for the reporting of UFO
              sightings from UFOBASE and Official Odyssey sighting forms.
              Echo restricted to Odyssey BBS Networks -only-.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ECHOMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SOAP_BOX                    Area Key: SOAPBOX
Title:        SURVNET SOAP BOX
Description:  A public access forum for ranting and raving.  As long as
              participants remain civil all topics except abortion are
              allowed.  Attacking any idea is OK, attacking echo
              participants is not.  For information about SURVNET and this
              echo, freq SURVNET.ZIP from 1:105/711 (v32b, H96) or
              1:170/610 (v32b).
Origin:
Distribution: SURVNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SPACE                       Area Key: SPACE
Title:        Space Development Conference
Description:  This conference is for those interested in settling,
              exploring, and developing the final frontier.  Acceptable
              topics include space and its related sciences and
              technologies, plus relative political and industrial issues.
              We are interested in the space development environment of
              the present and the near future, not scenarios so far into
              the future as to fall under science fiction.  Space is BIG,
              but the focus of this conference is tight.  While some
              chit-chat on physics, astrophysics, and astronomy is
              acceptable, discussions on HAM communications,
              extraterrestrials, UFOs, paranormal phenomena, future mutant
              humans are not.  The Space Development Conference is for
              activists and settlers, and most certainly for humans only.
              It focuses on news and issues of current space development
              activity.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 150/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bev Freed, 1:129/104.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Oct-92
Last changed: 10-Oct-92    Changed by: Bev Freed, 1:129/104.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SPANISH.GEN                 Area Key: SPNSHGN
Title:        Spanish Genealogy
Description:  The place for questions and answers about genealogical
              research on Spanish surnames.  Technical moderation by Dr.
              Lyman Platt of Automated Archives in Orem, Utah, THE
              preeminent research authority in the field.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE ONE BACKBONE
Gateways:     ALL OF SPAIN VIA 273/60, ZONE 2 AND 3 VIA 2:440/50, BRASIL
              VIA 18/90.
# Nodes:                   Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Grove, 1:18/230.0@fidonet
              Miny Dittmer, 1:2612/103.0@fidonet
              Fleet Teachout, 1:2612/103.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: John Grove, 1:18/230.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SPECIAL_ED                  Area Key: SPCLD
Title:        Special Education Topics
Description:  Discussions relating to special education.  Although created
              for parents,other interested people such as: handicapped
              adults, educators, and anyone interested in this issue are
              welcome to contribute.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:233/15
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Hector Mandel, 1:233/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SPINAL_INJURY               Area Key: SPNLNJRY
Title:        Spinal Cord Injury Topics
Description:  A conference for all persons interested in Spinal Cord
              Injury to discuss various subjects related to SCI, including
              research, rehab, equipment, etc.  Sexuality and
              bowel/bladder care are also discussed.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, GATED TO ADANET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      65           Volume: 125/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Alan Hess, 1:261/1000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SPORTS                      Area Key: SPORTS
Title:        Sports
Description:  A general discussion on Sports, concentrating on the
              happenings on the field.  Discussions about sports products,
              such as baseball cards, are discouraged.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 250/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   James Dunlop, 1:3641/1.6@fidonet
Date added:   22-Oct-92
Last changed: 22-Oct-92    Changed by: James Dunlop, 1:3641/1.6@fidonet


Tagname:      SRA                         Area Key: SRA
Title:        Satanic Ritual Abuse
Description:  SRA is a support echo for those who are the victims of
              satanic ritual abuse.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      8            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Meghan Langley, 1:273/207.0@fidonet
Date added:   30-Nov-92
Last changed: 30-Nov-92    Changed by: Meghan Langley, 1:273/207.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SRGAMES                     Area Key: SRGAMES
Title:        Solar Realms Support Echo
Description:  An Echo devoted to questions and discussions about Door DESC
              games from The Solar Realm.  Very Fun!
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 70/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Harold Weiss, 1:106/478.0@fidonet
Date added:   12-Oct-92
Last changed: 12-Oct-92    Changed by: Harold Weiss, 1:106/478.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STAMPS                      Area Key: STAMPS
Title:        Stamp & Cover Collectors' Echo
Description:  A conference for Stamp & Cover Collectors.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, BACKBONE
Gateways:     INTO FAMILYNET VIA 1:115/887 (REQUIRES FAMILYNET NODE
              NUMBER)
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 7/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Clarence Moore, 8:7309/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   21-Nov-92
Last changed: 21-Nov-92    Changed by: Clarence Moore, 8:7309/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      STARC_ECHO                  Area Key: STRCCH
Title:        EchoNet *C conference.
Description:  Administrative conference restricted to EchoNet *Cs.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      45           Volume: 25/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
              John Radford, 1:261/1083.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STARNET                     Area Key: STARNET
Title:        Advanced Astronomy Echo
Description:  An echo for advanced observers.  Tips an techniques for
              finding hard to spot objects, reports of observations and
              reviews of equipment.  This echo is intended as a low volume
              echo for those who are serious about astronomy and seek
              others to exchange messages with.  The echo is small and we
              are trying to grow a bit.  Distribution is private.  We have
              hubs on each coast that exchange messages nightly.  Those
              wishing to join the echo need approval from one of the
              moderators.  All nodes wishing to join the echo must poll
              one of the hubs for the conference.  The IAU Circulars are
              always available via this conference.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Bill McCauley, 1:161/42.0@fidonet
              Blain Korcel, 1:109/118.0@fidonet
Date added:   15-Dec-92
Last changed: 15-Dec-92    Changed by: Bill McCauley, 1:161/42.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STARWARS                    Area Key: STARWARS
Title:        Star Wars Echo
Description:  The Star Wars echo is a forum in which all materials
              concerning the world of Star Wars may be discussed.  This
              ranges from the three movies, to the multitude of books and
              comics, to the infinite number of games and action figures.
              There shall be NO restriction of material, as long as it has
              to do with ONLY that galaxy far, far away... Star Wars.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 125/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Skip Shayotovich, 1:161/42.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Skip Shayotovich, 1:161/42.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STBOOKS                     Area Key: STBOOKS
Title:        Star Trek Books/Tech Manuals
Description:  Topics include various Star Trek Novels, Star Trek Technical
              Manuals and Comic Books, NO SPOILERS or Television Shows
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Nathan Moschkin, 1:109/427.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Nathan Moschkin, 1:109/427.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STDSN                       Area Key: STDSN
Title:        Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Description:  A conference, similar to STTNG, but just for aspects of the
              new televison series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", that has
              been seen on independent tv stations since January, 1993.
              Since it is closely related to ST:TNG (with cross-
              characterization) there will be _limited_ discussion of
              ST:TNG allowed on the echo, but only as it pertains to the
              new series. Discussion of, or comparison with, the
              "original" series (TOS), or with any other Science Fiction
              series ("Babylon 5"), is frowned upon, and will not be
              tolerated. But the technology of the era (Runabouts,
              wormholes) will be fair game for discussion. Participation
              is open to the public. This echo is now on the FidoNet
              BackBone.
Origin:
Distribution: BackBone
Gateways:     MetroNet VIA 1:285/424
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 500/Week        Rule File: STDSN.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Ray Brown, 1:135/[e-mail]
              Cindy Hill, 1:104/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 28-Feb-93    Changed by: Ray_ Brown, 135/70


Tagname:      STEELCITY                   Area Key: STLCTY
Title:        Steel City Local Users Echo
Description:  A conference for local Network User Chatter
Origin:
Distribution: NET244
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STERN-SHOW                  Area Key: STRNSHW
Title:        Howard Stern Discussion Area
Description:  This area is for discussions pertaining to Howard Stern, the
              morning DJ broadcasting out of New York.   He can currently
              be heard in quite a few cities around the country, including
              Philadelphia, Washington DC, Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago,
              and some others.  This area is not a place to attack Stern
              or his points of view, but rather to foster comments about
              the show.    This is *NOT* on the backbone, but is available
              via private distribution via the conference moderator at
              1:273/928.   Contact Joe Siegler at that address if you're
              interested in a feed.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE VIA 1:273/928
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Siegler, 1:273/928.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Oct-92    Changed by: Joe Siegler, 1:273/928.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STOCK_MARKET                Area Key: STCKMRKT
Title:        Stock Market
Description:  A general discussion of stocks, mutual funds, investment
              strategies and other investment related topics.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      65           Volume: 8/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tom Cook, 1:275/25.3@fidonet
              Cliff Kelly, 1:153/930.3@fidonet
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Tom Cook, 1:275/25.3@fidonet


Tagname:      STRESS_MGMT                 Area Key: STRSMGT
Title:        Learn About Your Mental Powers & Eliminate Stress.
Description:  A copyrighted HOW-TO conference by Sciences of the Mind.
              The conference Moderator has over 40 years of experience,
              with Hypnosis or Self-Hypnosis and teaching people to use
              that neglected part of the mind Einstein referred to when he
              said, "The average person only uses 10% of their mental
              ability by the time they are 70 years old.  Learn how to
              change behavior or habits and stress, caused by events OR
              problems.  Discover it is easier than you ever believed! .
              Change Your Life or improve your work And Feel Better,
              Before Long.  .  Subjects of discussion include, CONFLICT
              RESOLUTION (tm), Self-Analysis, Neuro Linguistics or
              Re-Programming and Self-Hypnosis or Meditation.
              Hypnotherapy or other modern methods to bring desired
              changes easier.  .  Improve relationships or the quality of
              life and eliminate Stress.  Even that commonly known as
              jealousy, humiliation, frustration, guilt, fear or anxiety,
              depression, etc and the many other emotions, that tend
              destroy well being or health and cause 80% of illness.  .
              Discover easier ways to eliminate ADDICTIVE behavior and
              habits without excessive stress normally associated with
              making these changes. . .  .  The moderator has helped those
              with many addictive behaviors, including alcohol, bulemia,
              cocaine, heroin, smoking of any substance, sugar, etc.  .
              From time to time, books and tapes are discussed. Portions
              of research materiel or articles are included and reprinted.
              .  Your Questions are always welcome or encouraged.  Flaming
              or chit chat about other topics are not allowed.  For a copy
              of the rules, FREQ STRESS_MGMT from 1:10/227 .
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE AND GROUPMAIL -
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Johnstone, 1:10/227.0@fidonet
Date added:   28-Feb-09
Last changed: 28-Feb-09    Changed by: Bob Johnstone, 1:10/227.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STTNG                       Area Key: STTNG
Title:        Star Trek:The Next Generation
Description:  Discussions on Star Trek:The Next Generation *ONLY*.   This
              conference is not for TOS, the movies, or the cartoon
              series.  Discussions on Deep Space Nine are allowed only
              when they have some relation to STTNG.   Direct STDSN
              conversations should be handled in the STDSN conference.
              Participation is open to the public.   See conference rules
              for further information.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 300/day         Rule File: STTNG.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Joe Siegler, 1:273/928.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Oct-92    Changed by: Joe Siegler, 1:273/928.0@fidonet


Tagname:      STUDIO_101                  Area Key: STD101
Title:        Studio and Live Music Performance Conference
Description:  Conference for performing musicians, studio and live.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Rick Ashworth, 1:108/90.96@fidonet


Tagname:      ST_ELVIS                    Area Key: STELVIS
Title:        Saint Elvis Echo
Description:  A contact-point those who KNOW! Elvis Aron Presley was made
              a Saint on 11/8/88.  This Echo is dedicated to The King, and
              is for those who wish to know him more intimately. Sightings
              of Elvis may be reported here, along with experiences of
              personal encounters with him. The Official Echo of the
              Church of Elvis, and the Committee of Honor to Elect Elvis
              President in 1996
Origin:
Distribution: 1:3800/6
Gateways:
# Nodes:      7            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Alan Jennings, 1:3800/6.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Alan Jennings, 1:3800/6.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SUPERBBS                    Area Key: SUPERBBS
Title:        SuperBBS Support Conference
Description:  A general Discussion of SuperBBS and Related Utility Files
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      3            Volume: 200/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tim Peeters, 1:139/631.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Jan-93
Last changed: 1-Jan-93     Changed by: Tim Peeters, 1:139/631.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SUPRAFAX                    Area Key: SUPRAFAX
Title:        Suprafax modem conference
Description:  For information pertaining to and users of the Suprafax
              modem v.32 and v.32b, internal and external, init strings
              fax and BBS mailer information, etc.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     ZONE-2 VIA 1:153/763
# Nodes:      40           Volume: 75/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Wayne Boyd, 1:153/763.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Wayne Boyd, 1:153/763.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SURVIVAL_ORIENTED           Area Key: SRVLRND
Title:        SURVNET GENERAL DISCUSSIONS
Description:  This area is intended for the exchange of survival oriented
              information such as tips and techniques for wilderness
              survival, questions regarding survival topics, product
              opinions, etc.  For information about SURVNET and this echo,
              freq SURVNET.ZIP from 1:105/711 (v32b, H96) or 1:170/610
              (v32b).
Origin:
Distribution: SURVNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SURVIVOR                    Area Key: SURVIVOR
Title:        Cancer//blood & immune system/coping with adversity
Description:  The SURVIVOR echo is a mutual support network of and for
              people actively involved in seeking effective ways of coping
              with illness/adversity/disability and in using them as
              opportunities for personal growth.  This echo would be of
              interest to, but is not limited to, people who have had
              personal experience with serious illness and/or disability.
              There is a certain amount of emphasis on cancer, leukemia,
              blood and bone marrow disorders, and the immune system.
              There is also some specialization in pediatric oncology and
              hematology.  The contents of the SURVIVOR echo include book
              reviews, notices of special events, information exchange,
              and sharing of ideas and experiences.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 80/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dallas Hinton, 1:153/[e-mail]
              Ardith Hinton, 1:153/[e-mail]
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Dallas Hinton, 153/715


Tagname:      SURVNET_SYSOP               Area Key: SRVTSYP
Title:        SURVNET SYSOP
Description:  This is a restricted access conference for SURVNET SysOps
              Only.  For information about SURVNET and this echo, freq
              SURVNET.ZIP from 1:105/711 (v32b, H96) or 1:170/610 (v32b).
Origin:
Distribution: SURVNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SURV_POLITICS               Area Key: SRVPLTCS
Title:        SURVNET POLITICS
Description:  For the discussion of Political topics and how they may
              affect survivalists.  Topics include new laws (such as the
              Brady Bill), the New World Order, the role of the United
              Nations, and current political candidates.  For information
              about SURVNET and this echo, freq SURVNET.ZIP from 1:105/711
              (v32b, H96) or 1:170/610 (v32b).
Origin:
Distribution: SURVNET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dave Skinner, 1:105/711.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SUST_AG                     Area Key: SUSTAG
Title:        Sustainable Agriculture
Description:  A forum for information exchange on the subject of natural,
              biologically- oriented, low-input regenerative agriculture.
              Discussion of a broad array of related topics is encouraged.
              Farmers, market gardeners, homeowners, homesteaders,
              landscapers, nurserymen, seedsmen, orchardists,
              permaculturists, greenhouse growers and others are welcome
              regardless of background. It is hoped that this echo will
              help build a network of users interested and/or involved in
              permanent agriculture.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 150/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   John Hartman, 1:231/230.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: John Hartman, 1:231/230.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SWEDENBORG                  Area Key: SWDNBRG
Title:        Swedenborgian Ideas
Description:  This echo is a forum for discussing the spiritual and
              philosophical ideas of the New Christianity as envisioned by
              Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). Swedenborg was a scientist
              and philosopher who later turned his mind toward religion.
              By his account, he spent the last thirty years of his life
              conscious in the spiritual world and the material world at
              the same time. He believed the Lord had called him to reveal
              new ideas which would revitalize Christianity.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1 FROM 1:3401/101
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Lee Woofenden, 1:3401/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   13-Jan-93
Last changed: 13-Jan-93    Changed by: Lee Woofenden, 1:3401/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SYS4SALE                    Area Key: SYS4SALE
Title:        Sysop For Sale Echo
Description:  A place where Sysop deals are welcome and encouraged. NOT
              limited to Sysop deals but anything that can be used on a
              BBS discounted for Sysops.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      22           Volume: 40/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Don Maner, 1:3632/[e-mail]
              Ed Propes, 1:157/[e-mail]
Date added:   27-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Ed Propes, 157/623


Tagname:      SYSOP                       Area Key: SYSOP
Title:        International  Sysop  Conference (the original one)
Description:  General Echo for use of SYSOPS all over the WORLD. Rules are
              simple: 1. Subject to FIDONET policy 4 (see section 9.9) as
              "if" MESSAGES were NETMAIL. 2. Subject-any remotely SYSOP
              oriented. 3. Reasonable behavior in the networks. 4. No
              geographic restrictions on links. SYSOP...imitated, but
              NEVER duplicated !
Origin:       ALL BACKBONES
Distribution: Worldwide
Gateways:
# Nodes:      237          Volume: 92/Week         Rule File: SYSOP.RUL
Flags:        <Sysops Only> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Bob Moravsik, 1:2606/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Feb-93
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob Moravsik, 2606/583


Tagname:      SYSOP244                    Area Key: SYSOP244
Title:        Steel City Net Sysop Conference
Description:  A conference for local Network Announcements, Elections,
              Chatter, etc
Origin:
Distribution: NET244-ONLY
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Glen Hawley, 1:244/101.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SYSOP_ORPHAN                Area Key: SYSPRPHN
Title:        Odyssey Sysop family support Echo
Description:  An echo designed specifically for support of Sysops that are
              members of the Odyssey bBS Network.  Echo restricted to
              Odyssey BBS Networks -only-.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ECHOMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 1/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Kathy Puckett, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Kathy Puckett, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      SYSTEM7                     Area Key: SYSTEM7
Title:        Macintosh System 7 Support
Description:  A support echo for discussions involving use and programming
              of Macintosh System 7 specific features, software
              compatability and hardware recommendations. General chatter
              is discouraged.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 15/day          Rule File: SYSTEM7.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Eric Larson, 1:260/330.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Eric Larson, 1:260/330.0@fidonet


Tagname:      S_CHAPEL                    Area Key: SCHAPEL
Title:        Shepherd's Chapel Bible Conference
Description:  Shepherd's Chapel Bible Conference is devoted to Bible
              study.  We not only look at the King James Version, but we
              also go back to the original manuscripts to gain a clearer
              perspective on what is being taught.  This area is intended
              for those who are serious about what is actually being
              taught in the Bible.  Non-denominational, open minded
              discussion.
Origin:
Distribution: NET-102, SCBN, CLINK
Gateways:     CLINK VIA 911:5150/22, SCBN VIA 777:777/0
# Nodes:      13           Volume: 15/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   William Le Var, 1:102/481.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Oct-92
Last changed: 29-Oct-92    Changed by: William Le Var, 1:102/481.0@fidonet


Tagname:      S_KING                      Area Key: SKING
Title:        Stephen King Discussion - International
Description:  This echo is devoted to the works of author Stephen King.
              King is recognized worldwide as the "Modern Master of
              Horror" (New York Times), and has become a publishing
              phenomenon, with over 50,000,000 copies of his books in
              print around the world.  Many of his works have been adapted
              into movies and audio tapes.  This echo provides a forum
              where fans, critics, and Constant Reader can discuss King's
              novels, short stories, new works expected, movies, trivia,
              etc.  Opinions are welcome, as is the pooling of information
              on King, dream casting choices, and where to find those
              "hard to find" writings.  Also welcome is any discussion on
              author Tabitha King, and her works.  Though comparisons
              between the works of Mr. & Mrs. King, and other authors of
              their genres is irrepressable, we do try to stay on topic!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:     RBBS-NET, CHATEAUNET, PCBUSINESS NET
# Nodes:      282          Volume: 100/day         Rule File: S_KING.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Tina Lymburner, 1:110/15.0@fidonet
              Debbi McKay, 1:271/23.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Tina Lymburner, 1:110/15.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TAG                         Area Key: TAG
Title:        T.A.G. BBS Support Echo
Description:  Support Echo for T.A.G. BBS (General)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      400          Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Randy Goebel, 1:120/36.0@fidonet
              Victor Capton, 1:120/120.0@fidonet
              Paul Williams, 1:2410/116.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Jan-93
Last changed: 10-Jan-93    Changed by: Randy Goebel, 1:120/36.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TAGDOORS                    Area Key: TAGDOORS
Title:        T.A.G. Doors Support Echo
Description:  Support Echo for T.A.G. BBS (External Doors)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      200          Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Randy Goebel, 1:120/36.0@fidonet
              Victor Capton, 1:120/120.0@fidonet
              Paul Williams, 1:2410/116.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Jan-93
Last changed: 10-Jan-93    Changed by: Randy Goebel, 1:120/36.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TAGLINES                    Area Key: TAGLINES
Title:        Taglines
Description:  Tagline exchange, share, adopt and enjoy.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 95/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ronnie Toth, 1:135/71.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TAGMULTI                    Area Key: TAGMULTI
Title:        T.A.G. BBS (Multinode) Support Echo
Description:  Support Echo for T.A.G. BBS (Multinode)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      400          Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Randy Goebel, 1:120/36.0@fidonet
              Victor Capton, 1:120/120.0@fidonet
              Paul Williams, 1:2410/116.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Jan-93
Last changed: 10-Jan-93    Changed by: Randy Goebel, 1:120/36.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TAND2000                    Area Key: TAND2000
Title:        Tandy Model 2000 Echomail Conference
Description:  A forum for discussion of Tandy's discontinued Model 2000
              MS-DOS
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 2/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Juge, 1:106/2000.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Juge, 1:106/2000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TBBS                        Area Key: TBBS
Title:        TBBS SysOps Support
Description:  A support conference for TBBS Sysops.  Conference topics
              include TBBS and it's associated utilities including
              applications support from third party vendors.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Steve Sherwick, 1:282/7.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Steve Sherwick, 1:282/7.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TCM                         Area Key: TCM
Title:        Traditional Asian Medicine & Bodywork
Description:  Discussion of the theories and practices of traditional
              Asian medicine and bodywork.  Open to both layperson &
              professional.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet, ADAnet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      TECH                        Area Key: TECH
Title:        National General Technical Discussion Conference
Description:  An echo for the discussion of all technical subjects,
              including but not limited to computers and software,
              electronics, automotive technology, and all general tech and
              science subjects.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      800          Volume: 250/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Gifford, 1:203/289.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: Jim Gifford, 1:203/289.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TECH_ACT                    Area Key: TECHACT
Title:        Technology Related Assistance Act of 1988
Description:  Gathering place for the Tech Act States, and their citizens
              to share info in regards to this Federal Project.
              Originating within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      TEEN                        Area Key: TEEN
Title:        International Teenagers' Echo
Description:  This echo is by teenagers for teenagers.  It is one of the
              most active conferences in FidoNet.  Its purpose is for
              general chat, discussion of controversial issues related to
              teens, and any other teen related problem or situation.
              There are an unusually great number of quite vocal
              participants, and any teen user is likely to find someone
              with similar interests.  Discussions range from deadly
              serious to useless and everything in between.  A reasonable
              degree of freedom is given as to what can and cannot be said
              (unlike in school), but the rules that do exist ARE
              enforced.  Handles are VERY strongly discouraged on this
              echo.  ALL systems with teenagers are welcome in the echo.
              (We accept users from age 13 to age 25)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, RBBS-NET
Gateways:     1:10/8
# Nodes:      477          Volume: 325/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jimmy Kitchens, 1:124/3106.0@fidonet
Date added:   10-Jan-93
Last changed: 10-Jan-93    Changed by: Jimmy Kitchens, 1:124/3106.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TELIX                       Area Key: TELIX
Title:        Telix Users Information Exchange
Description:  This echo is for use by those who use or are interested in
              using the TELIX communications program produced by deltaComm
              Development.  The echo is carried internationally and users
              of the echo are scattered throughout the world. As such, and
              since international calling is so expensive, off-topic
              message restrictions are strictly enforced.  Members of the
              conference include many individuals who are very experienced
              in the use of Telix, including those who have written a
              variety of Telix related utilities.  Script files are
              regularly entered and passed via the echo.  Several systems
              carrying the echo serve as repositories for the scripts
              which are transmitted via the echo.  New members and novice
              users are welcome and encouraged to share their experiences
              and opinions.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Zack Jones, 1:387/641.1@fidonet
Date added:   31-Jan-93
Last changed: 31-Jan-93    Changed by: Zack Jones, 1:387/641.1@fidonet


Tagname:      TEL_TECH                    Area Key: TELTECH
Title:        Telephone Related Topics
Description:  Telephone Related Topics. Deals with business DESC
              telephone systems, PBX's, T1 trunks, programming Modems,
              voice & Data. Networks. Telephone system Support. Answers to
              many questions relating to telephone systems. How to buy a
              telephone system.  How to congfigure a telephone system.
              Call Accounting Software for phone systems.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Caparco, 1:323/113.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Joe Caparco, 1:323/113.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TG_SUPPORT                  Area Key: TGSPPRT
Title:        Telegard BBS Support
Description:  Do you run a Telegard BBS?  Do you need support?  Hints and
              tips? The latest low-down on Telegard?  If you do, then
              TG_SUPPORT is the echo you need!  (This echo is open only to
              Telegard SysOps, and is available only via direct links from
              the systems listed in the SEEN-BY list.  Access to the
              TG_SUPPORT echo is subject to approval by the moderators.)
Origin:
Distribution: RESTRICTED
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/day          Rule File: TG_SUPPO.RUL
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req> <Sysops Only> [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Martin Pollard, 1:120/187.0@fidonet
              Scott Raymond, 1:278/624.0@fidonet
Date added:   18-Oct-92
Last changed: 18-Oct-92    Changed by: Martin Pollard, 1:120/187.0@fidonet


Tagname:      THERAPIST                   Area Key: THRPST
Title:        Psychotherapist Network
Description:  A conference for professional psychotherapists, who hold a
              Masters degree and above and work in a clinical setting,
              with individuals, couples, families and groups. Grad interns
              are welcome. This conference will serve to provide an
              electronic networking base to discuss any issues that are
              relevant to counseling and psychotherapy, such as theory and
              practice, ethical dilemmas case reviews and consultation,
              caregiver support and exchanging of innovative ideas. Strict
              confidentiality is enforced to protect clients! Participants
              need permission from the moderator(s) to access this
              conference on your BBS. Send listing of credentials and a
              voice phone number to one of the moderators.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE 1
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 8/Week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   David Johns, 1:363/[e-mail]
              Mark Young, 1:139/[e-mail]
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mark Young & David Johns, 139/960


Tagname:      THERAVADA                   Area Key: THRVD
Title:        Theravada Buddhism
Description:  Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings
              of Theravada Buddhism. All schools welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      THI_CVA                     Area Key: THICVA
Title:        Brain Injuries
Description:  A conf. for the discussion of Brain Injuries for patients,
              friends, families, or just those interested in the topic.
              An electronic support group.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Butch Walker, 1:157/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TI-ECHO                     Area Key: TIECHO
Title:        Texas Instruments Topics
Description:  A conference for discussing the TI-99/4A computer and it's
              related clones.  Issues discussed are programming, hardware
              hacking, material sources and general 99'er topics.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 1:10/8 WWIVNET VIA 1:376/94
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Walter Tietjen, 1:151/114.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Walter Tietjen, 151/114


Tagname:      TIBET_NEWS                  Area Key: TBTNWS
Title:        Tibetan News & Culture
Description:  Discussion of issues and events relating to Tibetan culture,
              history, and social/political developments. The engagement
              of Buddhist values in the struggle for human rights and
              political independence is also explored, although the
              companion echo VAJRAYANA is more appropriate to the
              discussion of Tibetan Buddhism and its practice.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      TM                          Area Key: TM
Title:        Telemate
Description:  Discussion about Telemate Communications Program
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kerry Pierce, 1:2202/0.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Oct-92
Last changed: 25-Oct-92    Changed by: Kerry Pierce, 1:2202/0.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TOGETHER                    Area Key: TOGETHER
Title:        Relationships
Description:  "Together" is a conference dedicated to the discussion of
              relationships.  All types of relationships; not just
              romantic. We are focussing on how people relate to each
              other when involved in one-to-one situations. DESC Come join
              us if you have an interest in people, a desire to improve
              your DESC personal relationships, have advice for others
              interested in improving their relationships or if you just
              want to chat about human nature.
Origin:
Distribution: NET-369, NET 260, NET 3609, NET 3638, NET 130
Gateways:
# Nodes:      33           Volume: 20/week         Rule File: TOGETHER.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Sonya Whitaker-Quandt, 1:369/3.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Sonya Whitaker-Quandt, 1:369/3.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TOONS                       Area Key: TOONS
Title:        TOONS, cartoon/animation echo
Description:  An area for the discussion of cartoons, animation, anime,
              comics, computer animation, and related topics.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jan Maaskant, 1:387/255.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jan Maaskant, 1:387/255.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TOTT                        Area Key: TOTT
Title:        Tott Echo [See Elist]
Description:  This area is for discussion of issues and problems facing
              teens today. This is a support echo for teens who are facing
              problems such as peer pressure, drugs, family problems,
              gangs, lack of self esteem, pregnancy, school problems, and
              the like. Peer support and adult encouragement are very
              important here. Teens in Fresno County Juvenile Hall are
              able to participate through a special volunteer program,
              therefore, "Handles" are REQUIRED to protect identities.
              T.O.T.T Sysop companion echo also REQUIRED for Sysops.
              Sysops wishing to carry the TOTT echo agree to the following
              guidelines: Configure your system to require handles on the
              TOTT echo.  Profanity, racial remarks, or name-calling are
              not permitted.  Criticism or putdowns of others' efforts
              (spelling, grammar, opinions) are not acceptable.  VERY
              IMPORTANT! Kids who wind up in custody often have learning
              disabilities or come from dysfunctional families where they
              have often "failed" or been "put down" for their efforts.
              By accepting their efforts and encouraging them to keep
              trying, we attempt to show them they can be successful.
              Gang-related talk or messages are not permitted.  Please
              assist in identifying gang-related type messages which may
              be different in different parts of the country. Alert us via
              TOTT_SYSOP to any message you feel may be a problem.  Agree
              to carry and use the TOTT_SYSOP echo in order to remain up
              to date on current issues or problems.  Post a test message
              on TOTT_SYSOP as soon as you receive the echo, giving us
              your name and the name, net address and location of your
              BBS.  Co-Ordinators: Faye Johnson (International Moderator)
              Greg Kudasz (East Coast USA) Bill Bruce (Canada)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      9            Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Faye Johnson, 1:205/80.0@fidonet
              Bill Bruce, 1:241/4.0@fidonet
              Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Faye Johnson, 1:205/80.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TOTT_SYSOP                  Area Key: TTTSYSP
Title:        TOTT Sysop Echo [See Elist]
Description:  This echo is required for sysops who wish to carry the TOTT
              echo. This is an administrative area which is intended to
              allow sysops to discuss ideas, explore options and
              brainstorm about problems posted on the TOTT echo. It should
              not be made available to general users.  TOTT_SYSOP should
              not be made available to the general public.  (NOTE:
              Moderator approval may be given for exceptions IF an
              individual DESC  has a special need for/or can contribute in
              a significant way to the TOTT_SYSOP echo. Please contact us
              for approval if you have someone you DESC  feel should be
              given access to this area.) TOTT_SYSOP prefers the use of
              real names; Sysop handles are permitted if your software
              makes it easier to use the same name/handle DESC  on both
              TOTT and TOTT_SYSOP.  Post a test message on TOTT_SYSOP as
              soon as you receive the echo, giving us your name and the
              name, net address and location of your BBS.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      21           Volume: 5/day           Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Faye Johnson, 1:205/80.0@fidonet
              Bill Bruce, 1:241/4.0@fidonet
              Greg Kudasz, 1:379/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Faye Johnson, 1:205/80.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TPBOARD                     Area Key: TPBOARD
Title:        TPBoard BBS Echo
Description:  Echo for discussing issues related to operating the TPBoard
              bulletin board system.  Contact the author, ask questions,
              make suggestions, DESC  etc.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 15/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim McDaniel, 1:151/112.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 29-Jan-93    Changed by: Jim McDaniel, 1:151/112.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TPWTECH                     Area Key: TPWTECH
Title:        Turbo Pascal For Windows (Borland) Technical/Programming
Description:  Technical topics for TPW programmers. This is an advanced
              echo for established programmers. It is NOT a "learn to
              program" echo.
Origin:
Distribution: Z1 Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Scott Samet, 1:135/[e-mail]
              Richard Nelson, 1:143/[e-mail]
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Scott Samet, 135/990


Tagname:      TRADE_WARS                  Area Key: TRDWRS
Title:        Trade Wars
Description:  Tips, Tricks and Hints for any space-war-trading game of the
              TradeWars genre, particularly TW2002.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      750          Volume: 75/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kris Lewis, 1:202/613.0@fidonet
              Joel Downer, 1:202/1104.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Kris Lewis, 1:202/613.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TRAINS                      Area Key: TRAINS
Title:        Trains
Description:  National Model Railroading and Railfanning conference.  Open
              to all users and all boards.  Basically, the topic is
              anything to do with trains, railroads or model railroading.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      67           Volume: 75/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Geren Mortensen Jr., 1:261/1005.0@fidonet
              Charlie Baden, 1:201/117.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 4-Dec-92     Changed by: Geren Mortensen Jr., 1:261/1005.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TRANSAMIGA                  Area Key: TRNSMG
Title:        TransAmiga BBS Support Conference
Description:  A general support conference for TransAmiga BBS.  TransAmiga
              is a shareware BBS package for the Amiga featuring FidoNet
              support, multi-line, ARexx and more.  Any discussions
              concerning TransAmiga, running FidoNet with TransAmiga, and
              using any doors or utilities or doors with TransAmiga is
              on-topic.  This is open to both registered and unregistered
              alike.
Origin:
Distribution: NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tim Aston, 1:247/192.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Tim Aston, 1:247/192.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TRAPDOOR                    Area Key: TRAPDOOR
Title:        TrapDoor Support Echo
Description:  A support echo for TrapDoor, TrapToss, and other Trap*
              programs for the Commodore Amiga computer.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     Zone-2 via 1:101/336, Zone-3 via 1:280/322
# Nodes:                   Volume: 75/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Maximilian Hantsch, 2:310/[e-mail]
              Mike Moon, 1:102/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Mike Moon, 102/852


Tagname:      TREK                        Area Key: TREK
Title:        Star Trek
Description:  An open conference for discussing all aspects of the Star
              Trek phenomenon, including the original series, movies, and
              The Next Generation, as well as collectables, comic books,
              and what-not.  In short, if it's about Star Trek, it's
              welcome here!  TREK is non-denominational: it is not
              restricted to any one network; rather, it is available to
              all.  (Available via the EchoMail backbone and the GroupMail
              StarGate systems.)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE GROUPMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 150/day         Rule File: TREK.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Marshall Presnell, 1:203/1701.0@fidonet
              Zorch Frezberg, 1:205/1701.0@fidonet
              Martin Pollard, 1:120/187.0@fidonet
              William Stone, 1:115/439.4@fidonet
Date added:   18-Oct-92
Last changed: 18-Oct-92    Changed by: Marshall Presnell, 1:203/1701.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TREKTECH                    Area Key: TREKTECH
Title:        Star Trek technical discussions
Description:  This is an inter-network conference, available to all
              networks, including but not limited to, FidoNet, RBBS, RIME,
              EggNet, AlterNet, and more. (Please NetMail the Moderator
              for details!) The topic of discussion in this conference is
              the Technology of Star Trek, in the films, movies, episodes,
              animation, novels, games, and fan publications.  This is
              generally known as Tech Fandom.
Origin:
Distribution: BackBone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 35/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brandon Campbell, 1:3818/[e-mail]
              Ray Brown, 1:135/[e-mail]
Date added:   7-Dec-92
Last changed: 28-Feb-93    Changed by: Ray_ Brown, 135/70


Tagname:      TRIBBS                      Area Key: TRIBBS
Title:        TriBBS Software Support Conference
Description:  A general conference for users of the TriBBS program.
              Discussions of setup problems, hardware difficulties,
              external protocol interfacing and utilities for TriBBS
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone requested, private linking now
Gateways:     TTN via 109/370 Intelec via 109/370 to 328/104 Worldnet via
              107/370 to 363/167
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 250/Month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Seaborn, 1:140/12.0@fidonet
Date added:   25-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Bob Seaborn, 140/12.3


Tagname:      TRINITY_CULT                Area Key: TRNTYCLT
Title:        Study the false christian trinity cults
Description:  This echo will be based on the topic of the "mystery"
              trinity that most of the false christian "denominations"
              share as their deity(s). We will study the history and
              origins of the Babylonian tritheism that evolved into the
              modern trinity cults, and we will study the history of "mama
              trinity" (the RCC) as she murdered multitudes of real
              Christians as "heretics". Our hope and purpose is to help
              any willing to be helped to escape the trinity cults that
              are conning billions of people.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:     PRIME Network
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File: TRNTYCLT.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Steve Winter, 1:18/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Steve Winter, 18/98


Tagname:      TRS-MOD134                  Area Key: TRSMD134
Title:        Tandy TRS-80 Conference
Description:  The TRS-Mod134 echo is for the discussion of the TRS-80
              Models I, III, 4x computers, related hardware, software, and
              TRSLink TRS-80 Magazine.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, FAMILYNET
Gateways:     FAMILYNET VIA 1:11/50
# Nodes:                   Volume: 36/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jim Howard, 1:363/18.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Oct-92
Last changed: 16-Oct-92    Changed by: Jim Howard, 1:363/18.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TUB                         Area Key: TUB
Title:        SquishMail Users
Description:  Area for discussion of the SquishMail conference processor
              and related utilities.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     MAXNET VIA 1:249/106
# Nodes:                   Volume: 50/day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.0@fidonet
              Chris Grainger, 1:163/518.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Jan-93
Last changed: 2-Jan-93     Changed by: Jesse Hollington, 1:225/1.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TURBOARD                    Area Key: TURBOARD
Title:        TurBoard BBS Support and Suggestions
Description:  A technical ideas and support forum for the TurBoard BBS
              system.  Topic include how to configure, use and add to the
              TurBoard BBS system.  Also, how to use NAPLPS with the
              TurBoard BBS system.
Origin:
Distribution: NET362
Gateways:     362/614 260/216 286/705 387/1201
# Nodes:      9            Volume: 80/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Shawn Rhoads, 1:362/614.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Oct-92
Last changed: 1-Oct-92     Changed by: Shawn Rhoads, 1:362/614.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TURBOVISION                 Area Key: TRBVSN
Title:        borland turbovision
Description:  discussion and development of borland turbovision topics.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   jim barchuk, 1:141/1156.0@fidonet
Date added:   29-Jan-93
Last changed: 29-Jan-93    Changed by: jim barchuk, 1:141/1156.0@fidonet


Tagname:      TVRO                        Area Key: TVRO
Title:        Satellite Television Echo
Description:  Satellite TV is more than HBO or the Playboy Channel.  It's
              more than just another echo devoted to adult toys.  The
              Satellite TV Echo is the Fido forum for a wide range of
              topics.  Like other hobbies the more you know the better off
              you are.  Being a smart TVRO consumer means avoiding bad
              hardware purchases and poor TV services! Is it just dish
              talk?  Not really. Satellite TV is very related to cable
              television (CATV) and direct broadcast satellite (DBS).
              Therefore, along with conversations involving dish hardware
              and software, you will find discussions on how the cable
              industry and the evolving direct broadcast satellite
              industry are affecting what we dish owners see and buy.  The
              issue of scrambling and video piracy is a topic covered by
              the TVRO Echo but NO posting of pirate decoder codes are
              allowed !! This is the place to receive an education about
              TVRO.  The echo has grown over the years and several BBS's
              connected to the TVRO Echo are run by technicians, video
              programmers, magazine publishers, and TVRO "radio" talk-show
              hosts.  And yes, segments of the TVRO Echo text even go up
              on the GTE Spacenet 3 satellite!  Consider the TVRO Echo as
              THE PLACE to receive an education in the growing area of
              satellite communications.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      180          Volume: 79/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Frank Kennedy, 1:124/4115.225@fidonet
              Susie Kennedy, 1:124/4115.250@fidonet
Date added:   12-Jan-93
Last changed: 12-Jan-93    Changed by: Frank Kennedy, 1:124/4115.225@fidonet


Tagname:      TWARS                       Area Key: TWARS
Title:        Trade Wars 2002 in CANADA
Description:  A local, but growing echo for people interested in Trade
              Wars 2002. It is for only Canadian FidoNet BBS'.
Origin:
Distribution: LOCAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Peter Blahut, 1:244/120.0@fidonet
              Greg Durham, 1:244/103.0@fidonet
Date added:   20-Jan-93
Last changed: 20-Jan-93    Changed by: Peter Blahut, 1:244/120.0@fidonet


Tagname:      UFGATE                      Area Key: UFGATE
Title:        Usenet-FidoNet Gating Conference
Description:  This conference is for the support of those systems which
              are gating mail and Newsgroups between FidoNet and RFC-822
              technologies.  Anyone wishing info or help on this
              technology should link into this conference, as the
              Hostmasters do not have the time to entertain individual
              questions of setting up the software.  This conference is
              also available via NNTP feed from zeus.ieee.org and via
              Usenet mailing-list (send mail to [e-mail] for
              info).
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE NNTP
Gateways:     GROUPMAIL VIA 1:107/3, USENET VIA 1:107/10
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hostmaster, 1:1/31.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Hostmaster, 1:1/31.0@fidonet


Tagname:      UFO                         Area Key: UFO
Title:        UFO Topics
Description:  A general UFO information and related topics discussion
              echo.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 350/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Don Allen, 1:363/81.1@fidonet
Date added:   23-Nov-92
Last changed: 23-Nov-92    Changed by: Don Allen, 1:363/81.1@fidonet


Tagname:      ULC_CHAT                    Area Key: ULCCHAT
Title:        Universal Life Church Chat
Description:  A contact-point those interested in learning more about the
              ULC. With over 16,000,000 ordained ministers, and presently
              hundreds active in the Network, this echo is provided that
              those who are interested in becoming ordained may discuss
              their concerns with and obtain information from Universal
              Life Church Ministers who are active in the work of the
              church.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:3800/6,COMPUCHURCH
Gateways:
# Nodes:      7            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Alan Jennings, 1:3800/6.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Alan Jennings, 1:3800/6.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ULC_MINISTERS               Area Key: ULCNSTS
Title:        Universal Life Church Ministers
Description:  A contact-point for Universal Life Church Ministers. With
              over 16,000,000 ordained ministers, and presently hundreds
              active in the Network, this RESTRICTED echo is provided that
              those who are inactive ULC Ministers may re-establish their
              contact with the church and those who are active may make
              connections that may further their personal ministries and
              get updated information concerning the church and its
              mission today.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:3800/6,COMPUCHURCH
Gateways:
# Nodes:      7            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Alan Jennings, 1:3800/6.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Alan Jennings, 1:3800/6.0@fidonet


Tagname:      UNICORN                     Area Key: UNICORN
Title:        Unicorn Software Support Conference
Description:  A message base provided by the author of UNICORN SOFTWARE,
              and the SysOp of The RoadHouse BBS system, as a medium for
              the support of the shareware programs produced by UNICORN
              SOFTWARE LTD.  Current distri- bution is on a "Hold For
              Pick-Up" basis, until this message base becomes available on
              the BackBone. If any node wants to receive this message
              base, please contact 1:231/290 via NetMail, and we will
              place it on "HOLD" for you to pick up.
Origin:
Distribution: 1:231/290
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Charles Schell, 1:231/290.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Charles Schell, 1:231/290.0@fidonet


Tagname:      UNIX                        Area Key: UNIX
Title:        *N*X (UNIX, XENIX, MINIX, QNX, COHERENT, etc.)
Description:  Echo dealing with Unix and related OSs, systems, networks,
              and software.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, WORLDWIDE, MULTI-ZONE
Gateways:     MULTI-ZONE
# Nodes:      100          Volume: 200/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Thomas J. Lynch, 1:273/225.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 4-Dec-92     Changed by: Thomas J. Lynch, 1:273/225.0@fidonet


Tagname:      UNKNOWN                     Area Key: UNKNOWN
Title:        Odyssey Paranormal and Unknown events Echo
Description:  An echo dealing with Paranormal events, ghost, ESP, and
              Psychic discussions.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET ECHOMAIL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:        <Membership Req>
Moderators:   Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jerry Woody, 1:3607/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      USASA                       Area Key: USASA
Title:        US and Africa Inter-continent discussion
Description:  A general chatter conference for discussing issues that
              affect Americans and Africans
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:     USENET VIA 207/212
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:        <Mod Perm Req>
Moderators:   Ken Onwere, 1:207/212.0@fidonet
              Nathaniel Saunders, 1:124/3121.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Dec-92
Last changed: 4-Dec-92     Changed by: Ken Onwere, 1:207/212.0@fidonet


Tagname:      USA_EURLINK                 Area Key: USRLNK
Title:        USA-Europe Link
Description:  A non-topical/non-political conference designed to enhance
              the exchange of information between the USA and European
              countries. The two moderators offer mail and file transfer
              options for the users.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE-2
Gateways:     1:202/701 VIA 2:500/222
# Nodes:      190          Volume: 650/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Brenda Donovan, 1:202/701.0@fidonet
              Robbert Brown, 2:500/222.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Brenda Donovan, 1:202/701.0@fidonet


Tagname:      USS_LIBERTY                 Area Key: USSLBRTY
Title:        USS Liberty (AGTR-5) Incident of June 8, 1967
Description:  Discussion of the Israeli attack upon the USS Liberty on
              June 8, 1967 and all related issues.  Conference is
              co-moderated by two USS Liberty survivors.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 70/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Joe Meadors, 1:160/[e-mail]
              Jim Ennes, 1:343/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 1-Mar-93     Changed by: Joe Meadors, 160/230


Tagname:      VAJRAYANA                   Area Key: VJRYN
Title:        Vajrayana Buddhism
Description:  Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings
              of Vajrayana Buddhism. All schools/sects are welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      VAX                         Area Key: VAX
Title:        VAX conference for users and managers of Digital's VAX.
Description:  For users and managers of VAX, VMS and other DEC topics.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, 102/138, 129/15, 101/45, 132/777, 141/491,
              101/115, 360/8
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   GEORGE DAHLCO, 1:102/138.0@fidonet
              JOHN VUKOVIC, 1:129/26.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: GEORGE DAHLCO, 1:102/138.0@fidonet


Tagname:      VBBS                        Area Key: VBBS
Title:        VBBS Support Forum
Description:  Support for Virtual BBS software, and VFIDO. Mainly to  DESC
              support VBBS's FIDO Net capibilities and front end.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, VIRTUALNET
Gateways:     VIRTUALNET VIA 1:129/201
# Nodes:      25           Volume: 100/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gene Wells, 1:129/201.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Dec-92
Last changed: 24-Dec-92    Changed by: Gene Wells, 1:129/201.0@fidonet


Tagname:      VFALSAC                     Area Key: VFALSAC
Title:        Victims of False Accusations of Abuse
Description:  Discussions of the tragedy of FALSELY being accused of child
              physical abuse, child sexual abuse, spouse abuse and other
              false domestic accusations, often in the context of ongoing
              litigative disputes over child custody.  Excesses and
              seizures of children by overzealous or malicious Child
              Protective Services workers. This echo is NOT for victims or
              perpetrators of actual abuse, but rather for those
              victimized by being FALSELY ACCUSED.  Although NOT connected
              officially with the nationwide VOCAL organization (Victims
              of Child Abuse Laws), this Echo deals with most of the
              topics in which VOCAL and similar local groups are involved.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      15           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Hirschfeld, 1:114/74.2@fidonet


Tagname:      VHEAL                       Area Key: VHEAL
Title:        Vibrational Healing
Description:  Discussion of the various approaches to health that focus on
              the "subtle" body. Balneology (therapeutic baths), flower
              essences, aromatherapy, radionics, homeopathy, uropathy,
              dowsing, magnets, crystals, etc.
Origin:
Distribution: Fidonet, ADAnet, DharmaNet
Gateways:     ADAnet via 1:3602/24, DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Barry Kapke, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      VIDEO                       Area Key: VIDEO
Title:        Video Making! Video Toaster, and home and semi-pro video
Description:  A message echo which pertains to Desktop video making.
              Cam-corders VCRs, genlocks, computerized edit controllers,
              and misc. video making equipment are discussed. All
              platforms Amiga, Mac, MsDos are welcome and share the echo.
              (MOVIES/RENTAL VIDEO ARE NOT DISCUSSED)
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ron Kramer, 1:228/13.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Nov-92
Last changed: 11-Nov-92    Changed by: Ron Kramer, 1:228/13.0@fidonet


Tagname:      VID_GAME                    Area Key: VIDGAME
Title:        Videogame System Discussion Echo
Description:  Discussion about videogame systems such as the SEGA Genesis,
              SEGA Master System, SEGA Game Gear, NEC TurboGrafx, NEC
              TurboExpress,SNES, Nintendo, NES Game Boy, Atari Lynx, and
              SNK Neo Geo machines. Reviews of cartridges, hints &
              strategies, announcements of new games, and information
              about new developments in the videogame industry are all
              most welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      70           Volume: 400/Month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Astarita, 1:2605/[e-mail]
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 4-Mar-93     Changed by: Mark Astarita, 2605/10


Tagname:      VIETNAM_VETS                Area Key: VTNMVTS
Title:        VIETNAM_VETS
Description:  International Vietnam Veterans EchoConference is a
              conference dedicated and committed to veterans and the
              issues that concern them.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, VETNET, ALTERNET, METROLINK, WORLDNET, AKANET,
              ETC.
Gateways:     1:8003/0 19:2/1 66:4400/203 11:555/0
# Nodes:      600          Volume: 950/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gjoseph Peck, 1:321/203.0@fidonet
Date added:   6-Jan-93
Last changed: 6-Jan-93     Changed by: Gjoseph Peck, 1:321/203.0@fidonet


Tagname:      VIN_MAISON                  Area Key: VNMSN
Title:        Home Wine Makers' Conference
Description:  An echo devoted to the home wine maker.  Whether you make
              wine from DESC    kits or from a recipe, this is for you.
              Discussions include recipes, hints, techniques, and general
              help.  The echo is open to all from the novice to the person
              with a 1200 bottle wine cellar made from scratch [grin].
              Distribution is via Zone 1 Backbone.  Anyone wishing to
              import to other zones, please contact moderator.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      30           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chris Grainger, 1:163/518.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Nov-92
Last changed: 24-Nov-92    Changed by: Chris Grainger, 1:163/518.0@fidonet


Tagname:      VIRUS_INFO                  Area Key: VRSNF
Title:        Virus Information Conference
Description:  The VIRUS_INFO conference is dedicated to the exchange of
              information about detecting and removing computer viruses,
              methods, tools and techniques to recover from viruses and
              announcements of newly discovered viruses.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Paul Ferguson, 1:109/[e-mail]
Date added:   26-Feb-93
Last changed: 26-Feb-93    Changed by: Paul Ferguson, 109/229


Tagname:      VISUAL_BASIC                Area Key: VSLBSC
Title:        Visual Basic Programming Echo
Description:  A conference in which Visual Basic programmers may exchange
              information on and techniques of Microsoft Visual Basic.
              Discussions concerning both the Windows and DOS versions are
              DESC welcome and will be encouraged.  This conference is
              open to novices, experts, and all others who are interested.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 14/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Margaret Romao, 1:3603/150.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Margaret Romao, 1:3603/150.0@fidonet


Tagname:      VN_RACISM                   Area Key: VNRACISM
Title:        International RACISM Forum
Description:  The RACISM forum affords the opportunity to discuss your
              feelings, ideas, beliefs, and emotions on RACISM without the
              difficulty of personal contact.
Origin:
Distribution: INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:     27:814/0@PIONEER
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bernie Wilt, 1:114/169.0@fidonet
Date added:   2-Dec-92
Last changed: 2-Dec-92     Changed by: Bernie Wilt, 1:114/169.0@fidonet


Tagname:      VOICES                      Area Key: VOICES
Title:        Gay/Les/Transexual/Subculture Spirituality
Description:  A discussion of spirituality in daily life with emphasis on
              the issues of Gays, Lesbians, and Transexuals.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      9            Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jeanne' Re Montandon, 1:3800/17.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Jeanne' Re Montandon, 1:3800/17.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WAN_DBASE                   Area Key: WANDBASE
Title:        Wide-area network Distributed Database Applications
Description:  Development and Implementation of a Wide-area (FTN) Database
              environment supporting a distributed database.  Originating
              within ADAnet (tm).
Origin:
Distribution: ADANET (ZONE 94)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet
              ADAnet, 94:94/1.0@ADAnet
Date added:   30-Jan-93
Last changed: 30-Jan-93    Changed by: Bill Freeman, 94:2050/1.0@ADAnet


Tagname:      WC_TECH                     Area Key: WCTECH
Title:        Wildcat Technical Echo
Description:  A general chatter echo about the technical issues raised
              while running the WildCat! BBS software.  This echo is open
              to all who use Wildcat!.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tim Wool, 1:370/20.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Tim Wool, 1:370/20.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WELFARE                     Area Key: WELFARE
Title:        Welfare Conference
Description:  A conference designed to allow discussion of social service
              programs such as food stamps, aid to families with dependent
              children, medicaid, day care, and any other program which
              falls under the umbrella term "welfare."  Those who might
              have an interest in this conference include professionals in
              the field of social services as well as those who wish to
              discuss the pros and cons of the welfare system.
              Discussions regarding such topics as "welfare fraud" are
              welcome as well.  There is a rule file which will be posted
              weekly and should be available through the ECHORULE
              archives.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ADANET
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 5/day           Rule File: WELFARE.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Mike Adams, 1:19/10.0@fidonet
Date added:   27-Oct-92
Last changed: 27-Oct-92    Changed by: Mike Adams, 1:19/10.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WELMAT                      Area Key: WELMAT
Title:        Welmat Support Echo
Description:  Welmat is a session handler for the Amiga. Technical support
              for this CopyLeft product is done through this echo. Bug
              reports, suggestions, and dificulties should be posted here
              for fastest response.  Much of the discussion relates to
              future development of the package.    Version 1 comming
              soon!!
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 30/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Russell McOrmond, 1:1/139.1@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Russell McOrmond, 1:1/139.1@fidonet


Tagname:      WGW                         Area Key: WGW
Title:        Genealogy Forum: "Who's Got What" (WGW)
Description:  A message system for supplying inputs and queries to the WGW
              data base. The WGW data base is a -DIRECTORY- of who
              possesses what genealogy-related research material.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone
Gateways:
# Nodes:      101          Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jack Williams, 1:274/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 26-Feb-93    Changed by: Jack Williams, 274/30


Tagname:      WILDCAT                     Area Key: WILDCAT
Title:        WILDCAT! BBS Sysops Conference
Description:  A general chatter conference for WILDCAT! sysops to get help
              and to discuss WILDCAT! and 3rd party utility issues with
              other sysops.  MSI (Mustang Software Inc) is not a sponsor
              of the conference, nor are they required to participate in
              it.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 90/Day          Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Jeffrey H. Shapiro, 1:107/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Jeff Shapiro, 107/900


Tagname:      WILDLIFE                    Area Key: WILDLIFE
Title:        Wildlife Discussions
Description:  WILDLIFE is an echo for people concerned about (what else?)
              wildlife. Naturalists, ecologists, hunters, animal-rights
              activists, and anyone else interested in wild animals should
              be involved in this conference.  This is a very new echo, so
              it is not on the backbone yet.  Contact the moderator for
              information on connecting to WILDLIFE
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      2            Volume: 4/day           Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Scott Robert Ladd, 1:128/112.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Scott Robert Ladd, 1:128/112.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WILDRNSS                    Area Key: WILDRNSS
Title:        Wilderness Experience
Description:  This ECHO deals with the fundementals of wilderness travel,
              to include but not limited to mountaineering, backpacking,
              camping, hiking, and various modes of HUMAN/ANIMAL powered
              transportation in the wilderness.  To exchange technical
              ideas, discussions on equipment used, and places to go.
              Along with stories of personal experiences doing such.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     NONE
# Nodes:      27           Volume: 10/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kim Erdman, 1:135/19.0@fidonet
Date added:   11-Oct-92
Last changed: 11-Oct-92    Changed by: Kim Erdman, 1:135/19.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WIN32                       Area Key: WIN32
Title:        Windows/NT and Win32 Discussions Echo
Description:  A conference dedicated to the discussion of Windows/NT and
              the Win32 Application Programming Interface
Origin:
Distribution: WORLD
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 40/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Mark Ryland, 1:109/170.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Mark Ryland, 1:109/170.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WINDOWS                     Area Key: WINDOWS
Title:        Microsoft Windows
Description:  Aimed at the average user, the WINDOWS conference is a place
              to discuss tips, techniques and problems with MS Windows and
              Windows applications.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONES 1,2,3,4,6
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 300/day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jerry Schwartz, 1:142/928.0@fidonet
Date added:   3-Jan-93
Last changed: 3-Jan-93     Changed by: Jerry Schwartz, 1:142/928.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WITS_END                    Area Key: WITSEND
Title:        Wayward witticisms, stray puns, other linguistic outcasts.
Description:  Dedicated to the wit and humor that derives from and is a
              tribute to the richness of human language; light-hearted
              entertainment and pleasure for all who care to participate.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 10/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michelle Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet
              Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Michelle Stewart, 1:369/21.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WME                         Area Key: WME
Title:        Windowed Modem Environmeent
Description:  A support and information conference for WME BBS.
              Questions, suggestions, & technical support are all
              available both from other users, and from the author, via
              this conference.
Origin:
Distribution: NET-203, NET-102, NET-245, NET-351, NET-369, NET-383,
              NET-3617 ZONE-2, SHADOWNET
Gateways:     GATE ZONE-2 VIA 1:203/8055 GATE SHADOWNET VIA 1:203/8055
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 50/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Doug Langley, 1:203/413.0@fidonet
              Jason Fesler, 1:203/7707.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Jan-93
Last changed: 24-Jan-93    Changed by: Doug Langley, 1:203/413.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WO/MEN                      Area Key: WOMEN
Title:        Men and Women Social Issues
Description:  "WO/MEN" is a contraction of "women and men" ... or "men and
              women".  WO/MEN is a place for men and women to come
              together and talk about our mutual issues: friendships,
              dating, marriage, parenting, whatever.  Currently privately
              distributed, so contact Donna. at 114/113.11 to connect up.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet
Date added:   29-Nov-92
Last changed: 29-Nov-92    Changed by: Donna., 1:114/113.11@fidonet


Tagname:      WORDSTAR                    Area Key: WORDSTAR
Title:        International Wordstar Users Forum
Description:  This echo is for users of Wordstar International word
              processing software to discuss using this powerful software
              to its fullest.  General Wordstar related conversation,
              tips, tricks and tracks will be the emphasis here.  Both
              beginning and advanced Wordstar users as well as those
              curious about the program are welcome!  Participants are
              encouraged to help one another whenever possible.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, INTERNATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      5            Volume: 25/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Michael Crosson, 1:203/49.0@fidonet
Date added:   21-Oct-92
Last changed: 21-Oct-92    Changed by: Michael Crosson, 1:203/49.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WORLDPOL                    Area Key: WORLDPOL
Title:        WorldPol development echo
Description:  Discussion about the Worldwide FidoNet Policy Proposal.
              This is the right place to be to participate in WorldPol's
              development. All FidoNet sysops welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE, ZONE 2 BACKBONE, ZONE 6 BACKBONE, ZONE 4
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:        <Sysops Only>
Moderators:   Pablo Kleinman, 1:102/631.0@fidonet
Date added:   26-Oct-92
Last changed: 26-Oct-92    Changed by: Pablo Kleinman, 1:102/631.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WORLDTLK                    Area Key: WORLDTLK
Title:        World Talk Conference & United Nations News
Description:  United Nations Proceedings from General Assembly. UN Press
              Releases, global environmental news, news flashes from
              UNICEF, World Health Organization and other related UN
              organizations.  Articles from World Perspectives, postings
              from international journalists on current topical issues.
              The target audience are students, teachers, political
              science professionals and government organizations as well
              as NGO'S (non-governmental organizations).  See Conference
              Rules (WORLDTLK.RUL) for protocol and participation.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE (Zone-1, Zone-2, Zone-3 and Zone-4)
Gateways:     FredMail and RBBSNET. InterNet mailing list.
# Nodes:      500          Volume: 175/Week        Rule File: WORLDTLK.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   James Waldron, 1:2604/[e-mail]
Date added:   15-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: James Waldron, 2604/401


Tagname:      WP-CRAFT                    Area Key: WPCRAFT
Title:        Wordperfect WRITERS support for anyone!
Description:  Wordperfect WRITERS support forum on the art of text capture
              and presentation for the novice, accomplished artist,
              technical writers clerical staff, authors, students,
              instructors, or other word crafting.  The topic includes
              using Wordperfect products, or anything compatible with
              their files.  Emphasizes the tricks NOT put in commercial
              guides, and is conducted in the style of an enthusiast group
              sharing discoveries, reports, and research.  Originates in
              RBBS-NET, gated to Zone 1 and to Zone 2.   User oriented
              with representation through a Steering Group.  Updates to
              list of library files posted in WP-TOOLS or whole list
              FREQable as WP-LIB.DIR
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONES OF RBBS-NET, FIDO ZONES 1 & 2
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 8:8/0, ZONE 1 VIA 1:13/13, ZONE 2 VIA 2:2/508,
# Nodes:                   Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      WP-TOOLS                    Area Key: WPTOOLS
Title:        Wordperfect TOOL development support for anyone!
Description:  Wordperfect writers TOOL development support forum for
              extensions and customizations.  For the novice, accomplished
              artist, instructor, student, technical writer, clerical
              staff, or other users.  Topics include developing "macros"
              and other tools to save labor or to accomplish presentation
              results compatible with Wordperfect products; includes
              DRAWPERFECT, DATAPERFECT, FAX and OCR.  Emphasis on the
              tricks NOT put in manuals and commercial guides, and is
              conducted in the style of an enthusiast group sharing
              discoveries, reports, and research.  Originates in RBBS-NET,
              gated to Zone 1 and to Zone 2.  User oriented, with
              representation through a Steering Group.  Updates to list of
              FREQable library files posted in this echo or the whole list
              is FREQable as WP-LIB.DIR
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONES OF RBBS-NET, FIDO ZONES 1 & 2
Gateways:     RBBS-NET VIA 8:8/0, ZONE 1 VIA 1:13/13, ZONE 2 VIA 2:2/508,
# Nodes:                   Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET
Date added:   19-Jan-93
Last changed: 19-Jan-93    Changed by: Chuck Cole, 8:973/1.0@RBBS-NET


Tagname:      WRITEART                    Area Key: WRITEART
Title:        The Art and Craft of Writing
Description:  WRITEART is for writers who want to discuss the skills and
              tools needed in their craft. Valid topics include style,
              character creation, organization, writing tools, language
              skills, and more. This conference was created in response to
              those who feel that the WRITING echo is too chatty and that
              PROWRITE is too limited.  WRITEART is a very new echo, so it
              is not on the backbone.  yet. It is, however, growing very
              quickly, by several systems each week. Contact the moderator
              for information on connecting to WRITEART.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Scott Robert Ladd, 1:128/112.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 31-Dec-92    Changed by: Scott Robert Ladd, 1:128/112.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WRITERS                     Area Key: WRITERS
Title:        For those interested in writing.
Description:  Published and unpublished authors and wannabees and those
              just curious about writing enjoy this EchoNet light-hearted
              conference.
Origin:
Distribution: ECHONET BACKBONE (ZONE 50)
Gateways:
# Nodes:      35           Volume: 15/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet
Date added:   16-Jan-93
Last changed: 16-Jan-93    Changed by: Ed Lawyer, 1:261/1056.0@fidonet


Tagname:      WRITING                     Area Key: WRITING
Title:        Writing
Description:  Discussion of all aspects of the art, craft, and business of
              writing, both fiction and non-fiction.  It is intended for
              people who are actively engaged in it (not limited to those
              PROFESSIONALLY engaged in it, however).
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      300          Volume: 600/week        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   george willard, 1:280/9.3@fidonet
              jack lynch, 1:280/9.3@fidonet
Date added:   11-Jan-93
Last changed: 11-Jan-93    Changed by: george willard, 1:280/9.3@fidonet


Tagname:      WUNDERMENT                  Area Key: WNDRMNT
Title:        Sf, fantasy, filk, fen, Faire, pagan, anarchy, anachrony
Description:  Wunderment is an echo for those who feel a sense of wonder
              at the world, and appreciation for the worlds of if.  We
              welcome fen, anachronists and anarchists, dystopics and
              discordians, pagans and peripatetics.  Likeways marxists
              (Julius) and pythonists (Monty), poets and Poeists, friends
              of Faire, Shakespeareans, Carrollers, Kiplers and assorted
              other chanters of tribal lays.  Filkers are welcome, as are
              those who simply enjoy good conversation on a variety of
              interesting topics....
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume: 20/day          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Rob Levin, 1:3802/217.0@fidonet
Date added:   24-Nov-92
Last changed: 24-Nov-92    Changed by: Rob Levin, 1:3802/217.0@fidonet


Tagname:      W_NEWS                      Area Key: WNEWS
Title:        World At Risk
Description:  W_news means "World News." As the moderator (facilitator), I
              am assisted by a collective of co-moderators, all those who
              wish to share in decision making, administration and
              monitoring of said conference.  This conference is about the
              "WORLD AT RISK". It is *uncensored* and open to all views,
              articles and opinions dealing with conspiracies,
              interventionism, the Trilateralists, various political
              philosophies, the environment and all that we do to destroy
              it. It will examine world economies, imperialism,
              neo-colonialism, and explore reasons for the decline of
              nation-states, etc.  There is a *prohibition* on personal
              verbal abuse (NO FLAMES!); and restrictions on quoting,
              which will be held to an absolute minimum. All political
              views are invited.  Participants are invited to post
              articles from across the entire political spectrum from
              their favorite publications, books or conferences on other
              networks.
Origin:
Distribution: NATIONAL
Gateways:
# Nodes:      12           Volume: 12/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Hank Roth, 1:363/32.0@fidonet
Date added:   7-Jan-93
Last changed: 7-Jan-93     Changed by: Hank Roth, 1:363/32.0@fidonet


Tagname:      X00_USER                    Area Key: X00USER
Title:        X00 FOSSIL Users' Echomail Conference
Description:  A forum for discussion of Ray Gwinn's X00 DOS FOSSIL driver,
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 5/week          Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Bob Juge, 1:106/2000.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Oct-92
Last changed: 17-Oct-92    Changed by: Bob Juge, 1:106/2000.0@fidonet


Tagname:      XPRESS_SUPPORT              Area Key: XPRSSPRT
Title:        Xpress Off-line Mail System Support Confernce
Description:  A support conference for the Xpress Off-Line Mail System,
              known has "Silver Xpress" and related programs.  SYSOPS,
              please use the XPRESS_SYSOP echo for topics related to the
              door.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Scott Nikont, 1:14/[e-mail]
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Scott Nikont, 14/615


Tagname:      XPRESS_SYSOP                Area Key: XPRSSYP
Title:        Silver Xpress Sysop Support Conference
Description:  A Support conference for the Silver Xpress Off-line Mailer.
              SYSOPS! Please use this conference for door topics and leave
              XPRESS_SUPPORT for your users. OPUS_XPRESS Changes to
              XPRESS_SUPPORT on 3/1/93.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Charlie Smith, 1:141/880.0@fidonet
Date added:   4-Jan-93
Last changed: 4-Jan-93     Changed by: Charlie Smith, 1:141/880.0@fidonet


Tagname:      YALEBBS_SUPPORT             Area Key: YLBSSPRT
Title:        YaleBBS advanced graphic-style BBS support + YES emulation.
Description:  The support Echo for YaleBBS, a new kind of BBS using a
              special emulation protocol: "YES", much faster than
              ANSI/AVT.  Support for utilities included in the package,
              YaleBBS mailer, YESterm (special YES terminal required to
              call YaleBBS), CYES; the YES compiler, echomail support,
              updates in the YES protocol, general YaleBBS sysop support.
              Discussions on the current / new YES doors (doors using the
              YES protocol) + help for YES programmers.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      10           Volume: 40/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Ernest Yale, 1:167/125.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Ernest Yale, 1:167/125.0@fidonet


Tagname:      YELLOWPAGES                 Area Key: YLLWPGS
Title:        FidoNet Yellow Pages
Description:  A place for commercial systems to place a brief Yellowpage
              ad for their products or services. Designed to give a
              "legal" echo for commercial advertising to be placed.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      6            Volume: 12/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Christopher Molnar, 1:124/1025.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Christopher Molnar, 1:124/1025.0@fidonet


Tagname:      YOUNG_ADULT                 Area Key: YNGDLT
Title:        Young Adult Forum
Description:  A General open discussion area for the young at heart, to
              talk about problems and feelings of youth and growing up.
              Meet other young-at-heart persons like themselves.
Origin:
Distribution: ZONE-1
Gateways:
# Nodes:      61           Volume: 120/Day         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Kevin 'DOC' McNeil, 1:128/[e-mail]
Date added:   25-Feb-93
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Kevin Mcneil, 128/45


Tagname:      Z1_ELECTION                 Area Key: Z1LCTN
Title:        Zone 1 Election Echo
Description:  For discussion of Zone 1 ZC/ZEC elections, policy elections,
              and elections in FidoNet in general...  Open to All.  May be
              used, with prior approval for discussion of elections on a
              regional basis if they want to showcase their election.
              Contact Moderator.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 100/month       Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dan Buda, 1:290/627.0@fidonet
Date added:   31-Oct-92
Last changed: 31-Oct-92    Changed by: Dan Buda, 1:290/627.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ZAPPA                       Area Key: ZAPPA
Title:        The musical creations of Frank Zappa
Description:  A conference for the discussion of the life and times, works
              and creations of musical genius Frank Zappa.
Origin:
Distribution: PRIVATE VIA 1:260/242
Gateways:
# Nodes:      1            Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tom Rieger, 1:260/242.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Tom Rieger, 1:260/242.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ZEC                         Area Key: ZEC
Title:        Zone 1 Echomail Coordinator Echo Conference
Description:  A conference for Fidonet Sysops to discuss Echomail related
              subjects with the Z1EC.  No flaming allowed.  This is not a
              debate conference it's a discussion and Q & A conference.
              An Administrative conference.  The moderator reserves the
              right to ban individuals from the conference due to
              disruptive behaviour.  Co-Moderator -  Marge Robbins
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Butch Walker (ZEC), 1:1/200.0@fidonet
Date added:   17-Dec-92
Last changed: 17-Dec-92    Changed by: Butch Walker (ZEC), 1:1/200.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ZEN                         Area Key: ZEN
Title:        Zen Buddhism
Description:  Discussion relating to the practice, teachers and teachings
              of Zen Buddhism. All schools welcome.
Origin:
Distribution: DharmaNet
Gateways:     DharmaNet via 1:125/33
# Nodes:                   Volume: 30/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Gary Ray, 1:125/[e-mail]
Date added:   31-Dec-92
Last changed: 3-Mar-93     Changed by: Barry Kapke, 125/33


Tagname:      ZMAIL                       Area Key: ZMAIL
Title:        ZMail Support Conference
Description:  A conference supporting all versions of the ZMail echomail
              processor.
Origin:
Distribution: FIDONET, METRONET, FMLYNET
Gateways:     METRONET VIA 1:104/[e-mail], FMLYNET VIA
              1:104/[e-mail]
# Nodes:      50           Volume: 20/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Jason Steck, 1:104/424.0@fidonet
Date added:   7-Nov-92
Last changed: 7-Nov-92     Changed by: Jason Steck, 1:104/424.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ZMODEM                      Area Key: ZMODEM
Title:        Zmodem Help
Description:  This is Limited to Zmodem its Advantages/Disadvantages Chuck
              Forstberg is a regular in this Echo.
Origin:
Distribution: BACKBONE
Gateways:     1:105/2 > 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:
# Nodes:      200          Volume: 30/month        Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tony Wagner, 1:105/2.0@fidonet
              Bryan Bybee, 1:105/2.0@fidonet
Date added:   19-Dec-92
Last changed: 19-Dec-92    Changed by: Tony Wagner, 1:105/2.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ZOOPHILE                    Area Key: ZOOPHILE
Title:        Zoophilia ("bestiality") discussion
Description:  Discussion of social, legal, and personal issues among both
              zoophiles and interested parties, relating to zoophilia. No
              flames, no obscenity, no sales, trades, or negotiations of
              or for pornography.  No religious discussion.  Serious
              questions answered, serious discussion encouraged.  Apply to
              moderator via netmail at 1:286/66, ZMH, Nodelisted Only, for
              feed arrangements.  Aliases allowed provided they are not
              abused.
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:      4            Volume: 35/week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Dr. Doolittle, 1:286/66.0@fidonet
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 1-Dec-92     Changed by: Dr. Doolittle, 1:286/66.0@fidonet


Tagname:      ZYMURGY                     Area Key: ZYMURGY
Title:        Beer Homebrewing
Description:
Origin:
Distribution:
Gateways:
# Nodes:                   Volume:                 Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Wayne Hamilton, 1:233/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: wayne hamilton, 233/5


Tagname:      ZYXEL                       Area Key: ZYXEL
Title:        ZyXEL Modem Echo
Description:  Started in 1992 with the introduction of the first ZyXEL
              modem, this echo covers all the basics from what the
              technology is, to how to make it work for you.  This
              conference does not cover sales or talk about non ZyXEL
              Modems, it is strictly a technical echo intended to exchange
              on topic.  Learn about high-speed modeming with the ZyXEL
              Modem family.
Origin:
Distribution: WORLDWIDE (ZONE1, ZONE2 AND ZONE6)
Gateways:     N/A
# Nodes:      450          Volume: 300/Week        Rule File: ZYXEL.RUL
Flags:        [Has Rules]
Moderators:   Honlin Lue, 6:720/[e-mail]
Date added:   29-Jul-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Honlin Lue, 6:720/13


Tagname:      {COMMO}                     Area Key: COMMO
Title:        {Commo} Comms Program
Description:  A conference for the discussion of Fred Brucker's {Commo},
              the highly configurable and powerful, macro-based, comms
              program that's DV-aware and runs in only 128kb.
Origin:
Distribution: Backbone ____
Gateways:
# Nodes:      20           Volume: 25/Week         Rule File:
Flags:
Moderators:   Tim Spofford, 1:105/[e-mail]
Date added:   1-Dec-92
Last changed: 25-Feb-93    Changed by: Tim Spofford, 105/62.2