* Renegade Bulletin Board System Support Network (RGSNet) * The Ultimate Renegade Support network! Read on.... What is it? ----------- Renegade Support Network (RGSNet) is an open, easy-going message network devoted to the support of Renegade Bulletin Board Systems. RGSNet has been in operation since September, 1993. Our current member list exceeds 800 nodes. Although Renegade is the most popular software used in the network, any sysop is welcome regardless of BBS software. What do you talk about? ---------------------- Topic are varied, and tailored for specific needs. Here is a short list: RGS_ADMI Administration Echo (*Mandatory*) RGS_ADS Advertisments (Non-Commercial) ANSI Acceptable RGS_AVSEC Anti-Virus and Security Issues RGS_BUGS Renegade Bug Reports RGS_BRE50 Barren Realms Elite League 50 Echo RGS_CHAT Public Chat Line RGS_COMM Modem Communications Forum RGS_DOORS Doors Discussions RGS_FILE FileFind and Hatch Announcements (*Recommended*) RGS_FORSALE For Sale Ads - Commercial Ads Acceptable RGS_INET Internet Discussions and Help Echo RGS_HOST State Hosts Echo (*All State Hosts Must Carry*) RGS_HUBS Hubs Echo (*All Hubs Must Carry*) RGS_MAILER Front-End/Mailer Support JRGS_OPSYS Operating Systems And Environment Discussions RGS_PROG Programming Forum (All Languages) RGS_QUES Renegade Questions & Answers RGS_REGION Regional Hosts (*All Regional Hosts Must Carry*) RGS_RELE 3rd Party Software Releases and Discussions RGS_RENEGADE RGSNet <--> Cott Lang's RENEGADE Gateway Echo RGS_RIPG Rip Graphics Forum - RIP Screens Allowed RGS_SUPP General Renegade Support Echo RGS_SUGG Suggestions for Renegade RGS_SYSOP Sysop's Forum - BBS Related Topics RGS_TICS File Echo Processor Discussions What are the rules? ------------------- 1. You must use real names. This can be done in Renegade by toggling the 'R'eal names flag to 'on' in all the RGSNet message areas. Exceptions: RGS_DOORS - Handles ok, must sign with Real Name. RGS_CHAT - Handles ok. RGS_BRE50 - Handles ok. 2. You must use a front-end mailer such as FrontDoor. I suggest using FrontDoor v2.12 Noncommercial, but other mailers such as Portal of Power, D'Bridge, and BinkleyTerm work fine. 3. All systems MUST be 300 baud or higher. Sorry, no 110 baud here. :-) 4. Simple! How do I join? -------------- All you need to do is contact your local RGSNet node for the latest InfoPack and Application Kit. Freq'ing "RGSNET" from any of the following sites will also get you the latest RGSNet InfoPack: USA West - Scott Freeman - 1:219/801 USA East - John Doran - 1:278/315 Canada - Vincent Vallee - 1:167/337 NZ/Australia - Wayne Knott - 3:772/390 Israel - Benji Selano - 2:403/652 Run the file APPGEN.EXE to automatically create a short text file with vital information needed to apply. Once you have completed the application, netmail the file created with your information to your state host (preferably, if there is one), or the Network Coordinator at 50:50/0, or upload it to 619-251-0609 or 619-251-1675, Alternate Reality BBS. If you know your state host's address, please send the application to that address, the turn-around time is much quicker that way. Once your application is reviewed, you will be sent a node number and nodelist via netmail in ZIP form. Or, if you cannot be reached via netmail, we will try our best to send it via your BBS. Please allow 7-10 days for your application to be reviewed and a new node number assigned (we receive them almost every day and it is sometimes difficult to keep up), please be patient. * NOTE: You must be using a front-end mailer such as FrontDoor to join RGSNet. Thanks, Scott Freeman - Renegade Support Network Coordinator Alternate Reality BBS - (619) 251-0609 - (619) 251-1675 FidoNet 1:219/801 RGSNet 50:50/0 100/1