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C-9 Communications Voice: 713-856-1827
7066 Lakeview Haven Drive FAX-TAD: 713-855-6133
Suite 105 DATA
Houston, TX 77095 2400: 713-855-4382
9600 V.32: 713-856-1803
9600-57600: 713-856-1815
USENET NEWSGROUPS FROM THE INTERNET
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(6-28-93)
Introduction
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C-9 Communications offers both the hobbyist and commercial BBS
SysOp access to the thousands of NewsGroups (conferences) known as
USENET that are carried via the InterNet. These NewsGroups may be obtained
through Cloud Nine BBS using .QWK, .PKT (Fido) and UUCICO packet formats
for a nominal fee via modem. Increase your BBS' productivity and stature
by providing the exciting world of USENET to your users!
What Is the InterNet
and USENET
--------------------
The InterNet is the largest public network in the world. The InterNet
boasts connections to more than 40 countries, thousands of Institutes of
Higher Learning, thousands of corporations, organizations such as CompuServe
and Delphi, thousands of government agencies (even the WhiteHouse!) and
contractors, research centers and much more. It is a 'loose' network in that
the physical transport medium varies from modems to high-tech satellites with
the only standard being TCP/IP protocol. USENET is the set of NewsGroups
that are carried on the InterNet. These NewsGroups fall under larger Groupings
such as: rec (recreational categories (hobbies, arts, etc.)); alt (just about
anything you can imagine!); soc (social issues, ethnic, etc.); comp (computer
topics of all kinds); talk (discussion oriented); and so on. Many NewsGroups
are binary in nature and carry hard to get UUENCODED programs. Private E-Mail
to all InterNet sites and gates is also supported. USENET is the premier
professional and recreational 'network' in the world!
(see sample.txt file for a partial listing of available NewsGroups)
How Do We Supply It
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Cloud Nine BBS is a 34 node PCBoard 15.0 system with 15 Gigabytes of
online file storage and 4 Gigabytes of UseNet NewsGroup storage. We do not
run a satellite feed, we use a direct, high-speed 24-hour a day connection
to the InterNet using a dedicated computer. We have two additional computers
dedicated to scanning, pre-scanning (for .QWK) and tossing mail packets.
All 30 of Cloud Nine's Modem nodes are capable of receiving/sending .QWK,
.PKT and UUCICO mail bundles. Cloud Nine BBS has 4 2400, 14 9600
V.32, 6 USR HST DS and 6 USR HST DS 16.8 nodes for mail transfers. Our direct
connection with the InterNet allows you and your users to execute and obtain
services such as help, get lists, subscribe, etc.
*COST*
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Hobbyist Node Fees
(you do not DownLink (feed) to other BBS')
# of NewsGroups Monthly Fee
--------------- -----------
1-100 $12.50
101-200 $20.00
201-300 $30.00
301-400 $35.00
401-500 $39.00
501-600 $42.00
600+ (call)
Commercial Node Fees
(you DownLink (feed) to other BBS')
# of NewsGroups Monthly Fee
--------------- -----------
1-100 $16.50
101-200 $24.00
201-300 $34.00
301-400 $39.00
401-500 $43.00
501-600 $46.00
600+ (call)
NOTE: All fees must be prepaid on a quarterly basis. You may charge
your node fees via MasterCard, VISA, AmEx and Discover.
Incoming/Outgoing mail may be handled using RoseMail (.QWK - constant
prescans during the day), FidoNet .PKT FrontEnd (constant prescans
during the day) and UUCICO (call to arrange this format).
Attachments:
sample.txt (partial listing of available NewsGroups)
applic.txt (how to apply for USENET conferences)
adult.frm (application form to obtain adult oriented NewsGroups)
misc.txt (your responsibilities and other information)
appl.frm (application form)
minor.frm (parent/guardian release form)
Contact: Ed or Anne Lucas at 713-856-1827 voice (12pm-10pm Central)