F I D O N E W S -- Vol.11 No.17 (25-Apr-1994) +----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+ | A newsletter of the | ISSN 1198-4589 | | FidoNet BBS community | Published by: | | _ | | | / \ | "FidoNews" BBS | | /|oo \ | +1-519-570-4176 1:1/23 | | (_| /_) | | | _`@/_ \ _ | Editors: | | | | \ \\ | Sylvia Maxwell 1:221/194 | | | (*) | \ )) | Donald Tees 1:221/192 | | |__U__| / \// | Tim Pozar 1:125/555 | | _//|| _\ / | | | (_/(_|(____/ | | | (jm) | Newspapers should have no friends. | | | -- JOSEPH PULITZER | +----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+ | Submission address: editors 1:1/23 | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Internet addresses: | | | | Sylvia -- max@exlibris.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca | | Donald -- donald@exlibris.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca | | Tim -- pozar@kumr.lns.com | | Both Don & Sylvia (submission address) | | editor@exlibris.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | For information, copyrights, article submissions, | | obtaining copies and other boring but important details, | | please refer to the end of this file. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ ======================================================================== Table of Contents ======================================================================== 1. Editorial..................................................... 2 2. Articles...................................................... 2 Trash the Moderator......................................... 2 On Othernets and Standards.................................. 3 NEWTNET - The Apple Newton MessagePad File Distribution Netw 4 4 letter words.............................................. 5 "Dear Emily Postnews"....................................... 6 LINUX_F - An echo for Linux users........................... 8 Canadain Christian Interchange Network...................... 8 RockNet News................................................ 9 3. Fidonews Information.......................................... 15 FidoNews 11-17 Page: 2 25 Apr 1994 ======================================================================== Editorial ======================================================================== Thanks to Geno DellaMattia for rescueing lost mail and forwarding it to 1:1/23. Good luck and best wishes to the Keeper of the FidoNet Archives on her disaster recovery mission. CUD [Computer Underground Digest, freQable from 1:11/70] has had a few articles recently concerning the social effects of technical poverty. What happens when computer communications are even more important to more aspects of general living, and some people don't have access to computers and the transactions made possible by them? Is everyone who is "computer-illiterate" ghettoized more? Should we become wistful about snail-mail art? I'm very attached to my 286 with one meg of memory. It was my first machine and it took me a long time and luck to be able to buy it. I like it like some people like their cars or their pets. Sometimes i really want to try glitzy fast-machine-only stuff and will eventually, but it won't be the same. I want to learn how to do as much as possible with as little as possible. "Portability" could have a lot of connotations. Here is a Heinlein quoting George Bernard Shaw from Act II of "Caesar and Cleopatra" on the frontispiece of "Glory Road" [sort of like "info superhighway"]: BRITANNUS (shocked) Caesar, this is not proper. THEODOTUS (outraged) How? CAESAR (recovering his self-possession) Pardon him Theodotus: he is a barbarian, and thinks that the customs of his tribe and island are the laws of nature. ======================================================================== Articles ======================================================================== By: Kent Anderson 1:382/1201 Trash the Moderator In a recent issue of Fido News, Glob Blermer announced a new echo, "Trash the Moderator." Oh, what a noble enterprise. Finally, a place for those who can't stand any sort of rule to go and vent their spleen. Maybe it will keep the kiddies who think they can do anything, " 'cause Mom ain't watchin'," from doing it in the echoes I read. As an ex-Moderator, I want to offer my deep thanks to Glob for thinking this one up. I can only hope that most of those who read FNEWS appreciate why Fidonet requires that every conference have a Moderator. Without them, SysOps' and and Fido volunteers' costs would skyrocket, and users with a serious interest in a subject would soon FidoNews 11-17 Page: 3 25 Apr 1994 quit BBS'ing, and get another hobby. That Moderator's job is a thankless and time consuming task, and only on rare occasions is it fun. That's why I'm an ex. Glob, you deserve to be sentenced to read unmoderated echoes for a period of a year. The new echo was described thusly: =>> > DESC The only place where you can hold that stupid nincompoop moderator up to the ridicule he or she deserves Monthly Recognition for Mod_A**h*le of the month, this Echo is dedicated to calling these all-powerful beanheads to account for their arbitrary and otherwise self-serving pronouncements. > -=>> Now, is that childish, or is that childish! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Othernets and Standards by Michael Johnson What is it with all these othernets that pop up locally? To start up a BBS is one thing that will expand your horizons, but a whole NET? If you have a brilliant idea or even a captivating theme then I can understand, but it seems all the little-nothing-nets are just an escape from the hounding requirements of Fidonet. In this note, I am not referring to Adult Links or ITCnet or any other well-established net. I am referring to the nets that exist simply to go against the standards established by Fidonet (such as ZMH and non-ANSI echoes). The only thing these nets offer is a reprieve from the established way of Fidonet. These nothing-nets are going with non-standard material in a non-standard way and doing non-standard things and it simply doesn't make any sense! In short, they are cutting their throats - though they usually die from other causes, like the nodes reaching puberty. It is my understanding that a net has but one purpose: to bring together a broad range of people for the purpose of information exchange. If you go with non-standard material, then you are simply cutting off more and more people by the thousands who won't/can't subscribe to your non-standard way of doing things. Fidonet is not DOS-net, Windows-net or ANSI-net and there is a very good reason for that. Try to get ANSI or Windows to run on a DEC or an IBM 4381, but I would bet money that you can run a fidonet system from either one. There are many people on many platforms that are able to communicate simply for the reason that Fidonet laid down the standards for such communication to exist. If you are going to FidoNews 11-17 Page: 4 25 Apr 1994 start up a new net (heaven forbid), why not take a lesson from Fidonet (and other established nets) instead of making them the enemy-net and sporting just lax rules for your patrons. These are the reasons that Fidonet is the largest amateur network known to exist and little-nothing-net isn't even known to exist. Something to think about the next time you feel smart because you can post high-bit ascii character art or some of that RIP |08S|07H|03I|01T|00. With hate for no man, Michael Johnson Comments/Suggestions: Fidonet : [1:147/3006] Adult Links: [69:1432/3006] ITCnet : [85:846/6] Internet : [mikey@yokm.pillar.com] Flames: dev/nul (for those of you lucky enough to have one) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWTNET - The Apple Newton MessagePad File Distribution Network Ralph Merritt SysOp, The MACnetic BBS (908)469-4603 14.4 USR DS HST w/V32b, V42b Fidonet 1:2605/611 America Online: RMerritt CompuServe: 71222,1330 Introduction ============ NewtNet was formed for those interested in public domain/shareware software & information regarding the Apple Newton MessagePad Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). Distribution ============ The NewtNet FDN is Headquartered at the MACnetic BBS, Fidonet Node 1:2605/611, Sysop Ralph Merritt. (908)469-4603, 14.4 USR HST Dual Standard V32b/V42b modem, Front Door 2.20/Remote Access v1.11. An open, non-subscription BBS. Please netmail me, or one of the NewtNet Hubs below, for a NewtNet link. NewtNet currently has four main distribution sites, as follows: Sysop State Address BBS Phone # Supports -------------- ------ ---------- ------------- ------------- Ralph Merritt NJ 1:2605/611 (908)469-4603 14.4 H14/V32b Louis Oaken FL 1:135/292 (305)238-2880 16.8 H16/V32b Richard Bollar CA 1:125/110 (415)589-4404 16.8 H16/V32b John Gillett AZ 1:114/27 (602)992-9879 16.8 H16/V32b FidoNews 11-17 Page: 5 25 Apr 1994 NewtNet has applied for "FileBone" status. This will enable NewtNet to be distributed on the Planet Connect satellite system, as well as traditional "land-based" Fidonet distribution. In addition, NewtNet has applied for inclusion on the ftp.fidonet.org site, Which will enable NewtNet files to be ftp'able by Internet users. File Areas ========== There are currently eight tick file areas used to distribution NewtNet files. They are as follows: NEWTAPPS Newton Applications and Utilities NEWTBOOK Newton Books NEWTDEMO Newton Demos NEWTGAME Newton Games and Entertainment NEWTINFO Newton Announcements, Newsletters & Info NEWTPROG Newton Programming/NTK and Developer Utils NEWTXFER Newton Mac/PC<-> Connection/NCK Utils & Info NEWTHQTR Newton File Submissions to Headquarters Echomail Areas ============== There are currently three echomail areas associated with NewtNet. NewtNet members are encouraged to link into these areas, but it is not required: NEWTSYSOP NewtNewt SysOp/Admin Echo (SysOps Only) NEWTFILES NewtNet HQ File Announcements (Read-Only) NEWTON Fidonet Backbone NEWTON Echo (Moderator: Richard Bollar, 1:125/110) Post-Note ========= A more extensive information document on NewtNet is being developed. If you are interested in being a Hub site for NewtNet, please contact me at 1:2605/611. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scott Mccool (1:291/7) 4 letter words Well... I would just like to make a short comment that hopefully you will take it in the mannor that it is being sent. Anyone that lowers him self to useing 4 letter words in anytype of publication only shows his ignorants, lack of wisdome and knowledge to use the proper language to tell his point. I would very much like it if you would remove such words from future issues. This is not *TOO* much to ask. Just something simple that would make quite a FidoNews 11-17 Page: 6 25 Apr 1994 few people that run G rated and family style BBSs happy. Thanks __ (__' Regards, ,__)cott, Sysop --- Via 1:291/11 @19940417.222742 GEcho/386 1.02+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Emily postnews From: leonard@qiclab.scn.rain.com (Leonard Erickson) Reply-To: Leonard.Erickson@f51.n105.z1.fidonet.org Here's the header from the monthly posting on Usenet. Original-author: brad@looking.on.ca (Brad Templeton) Archive-name: emily-postnews/part1 Last-change: 15 Mar 94 by scs@eskimo.com (Steve Summit) NOTE: this is intended to be satirical. If you do not recognize it as such, consult a doctor or professional comedian. The recommendations in this article should recognized for what they are -- admonitions about what NOT to do. "Dear Emily Postnews" Emily Postnews, foremost authority on proper net behaviour, gives her advice on how to act on the net. - Leonard Erickson leonard@qiclab.scn.rain.com FIDO: 1:105/51 Leonard.Erickson@f51.n105.z1.fidonet.org (preferred) ===================================================================== "Dear Emily Postnews" Emily Postnews, foremost authority on proper net behaviour, gives her advice on how to act on the net: - - - - - - - - - Dear Emily: Today I posted an article and forgot to include my signature. What should I do? -- forgetful@myvax A: Dear Forgetful: Rush to your terminal right away and post an article that says, "Oops, I forgot to post my signature with that last article. Here it is." Since most people will have forgotten your earlier article, (particularly since it dared to be so boring as to not have a nice, juicy signature) this will remind them of it. Besides, people care much more about the signature anyway. See the previous letter for more important details. FidoNews 11-17 Page: 7 25 Apr 1994 Also, be sure to include your signature TWICE in each article. That way you're sure people will read it. ------ Q: I cant spell worth a dam. I hope your going too tell me what to do? A: Don't worry about how your articles look. Remember it's the message that counts, not the way it's presented. Ignore the fact that sloppy spelling in a purely written forum sends out the same silent messages that soiled clothing would when addressing an audience. ------ Q: How should I pick a subject for my articles? A: Keep it short and meaningless. That way people will be forced to actually read your article to find out what's in it. This means a bigger audience for you, and we all know that's what the net is for. If you do a followup, be sure and keep the same subject, even if it's totally meaningless and not part of the same discussion. If you don't, you won't catch all the people who are looking for stuff on the original topic, and that means less audience for you. ------ Q: What sort of tone should I take in my article? A: Be as outrageous as possible. If you don't say outlandish things, and fill your article with libelous insults of net people, you may not stick out enough in the flood of articles to get a response. The more insane your posting looks, the more likely it is that you'll get lots of followups. The net is here, after all, so that you can get lots of attention. If your article is polite, reasoned and to the point, you may only get mailed replies. Yuck! ------ Q: The posting software suggested I had too long a signature and too many lines of included text in my article. What's the best course? A: Such restrictions were put in the software for no reason at all, so don't even try to figure out why they might apply to your article. Turns out most people search the net to find nice articles that consist of the complete text of an earlier article plus a few lines. In order to help these people, fill your article with dummy original lines to get past the restrictions. Everybody will thank you for it. For your signature, I know it's tough, but you will have to read it in with the editor. Do this twice to make sure it's firmly in there. By the way, to show your support for the free distribution of information, be sure to include a copyright message forbidding transmission of your article to sites whose USENET politics you don't like. FidoNews 11-17 Page: 8 25 Apr 1994 Also, if you do have a lot of free time and want to trim down the text in your article, be sure to delete some of the attribution lines so that it looks like the original author of -- say -- a plea for world peace actually wrote the followup calling for the nuking of Bermuda. ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LINUX_F - An echo for Linux users by Iain Brown 1:124/5118 LINUX_F - An echo for Linux users Linux is a Unix-like operating system, freely available for 386 / 486-class machines. Interest in Linux within Fidonet is high, but many Linux users avoid the backboned LINUX echo because of volume (it's gated from Usenet). LINUX_F is a dedicated Fidonet-only echo to support Linux. It will not be gated to or from Usenet. Discussions of any aspect of Linux setup / use are welcome. It is elisted, but not yet on the backbone. For distribution, netmail Iain Brown at 1:124/5118. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadain Christian Interchange Network CCIN Helps Canadian Christians Unite! By Greg Gay 1:342/51 8:7504/0 LIFELINE BBS - (403) 481-4977 Christian sysops in Canada who are looking for a distinctly Canadian Christian viewpoint should consider joining the Canadian Christian Interchange Network (CCIN). The four-month old net uses existing FamilyNet addresses to carry this dynamic evangelistic and missions-oriented network. CCIN is already spreading across the nation with nodes in Alberta, BC. and Ontario. More are to come on-line soon. Unlike many other computer networks, CCIN sysops are not content with idle chatter. This is a net that is reaching out to a lost world and helping Christians connect with each other to share insights, resources, and information. CCIN benefits from its working relationship with NEWS, (Networking for Evangelism and World outreach Society) which is a vehicle for missions co-ordination and the promotion of Para-Church organizations across Canada. Their Great Canadian Opportunity Catalogue, a resource guide of missions opportunities is carried on-line by all CCIN systems and is updated monthly. This Electronic version is referred to as NEWS-Net. FidoNews 11-17 Page: 9 25 Apr 1994 CCIN has many general availability echoes established, including CCI-P&P, where users leave their prayer and praise requests in a natural electronic prayer chain; CCI-TECH, for helping established and newbie sysops and users solve their technical problems; and CCI-*-EVT, a local or regional specific echo for posting announcements of upcoming concerts, speakers and Christian events. There are also many other speciality echoes for church leaders and missions personnel. These are the available echoes as of this writing. * Canadian Christian National Events and Co-ordination * Canadian Christian Interchange Chatter * Child Evangelism * Church Planting * Implementing Church Programs * Drama & Music In Outreach * Education/Equipping * Ethnic Outreach * Discussion Area for Evangelists * Church Growth * Canadian Home Schooling * Innovative Outreach * General Discussion of Missions Issues * Missions Preparation * Canadian Christian Interchange Sysops ONLY Echo * Networking/Strategy Awareness & Tips * Prayer Request and Praise Reports * Canadian Christian Interchange Politics * The Great Canadian Debate * General Technical Help and Discussion * Trends Affecting Outreach * Canadian Youth Ministry for Youth Workers CCIN has already been the subject of feature news articles in Alberta Report, Western Report, Focus on the Family and ChristianWeek. For an application packet, please file request the 'magic' file name "CCIN" from the above system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RockNet News By: Ron Doty - (1:101/180) Welcome to the World of... [high bit chars here were CENSORED by editor... ("ROCKNET" had been written here) ] (C) 1994 - Boston Rocks / Signature Productions The ONLY NETWORK Dedicated To Those Who Love Music. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FidoNews 11-17 Page: 10 25 Apr 1994 ( Hey..Trust Me..The Ansi Looks Better In Real Life! ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I know with all the other Nets available out there, some of you are reading this and saying, oh Geezz...ANOTHER one to think about. Well, I'll try to save some of you some time ( Hopefully not many!). RockNet Is NOT about rocks..although it deals with ROCK. RockNet is NOT new, although it maybe to some, and is NEW to "Fido" Format. RockNet is NOT a Network dedicated to your 70's Pet Rock's well being ( I know some of you still have them hidden away!). RockNet is NOT just another BORING Echomail Conference. So, if RockNet isn't any of those things..what IS it you ask ? ..Gee, I'm Glad you did ! Read On and get the inside info on one of the Fastest growing Nets in America, RockNet, The ONLY Network dedicated to those who love Music and Entertainment ! 1) The History of RockNet. RockNet has been in existence since 1992, starting as a small local net dedicated to those who's interest in Music compelled them to WRITE about it to other BBS users. It has gone through some major changes since, "absorbing" a Florida Based Network, FLOnet along the way, and expanding it's reach a little further all the time. The one thing that has remained the same, aside from it's origination BBS, Boston Rocks, and it's main theme, Music, is it's commitment to excellence to it's USERS. All the Users of RockNet are encouraged to send their ideas to their Local Hubs or Nodes to be forwarded to the Network Administrator. About 90% of these usually BRILLIANT ideas have been used to help expand the Network. When RockNet started, it was available in .QWK only, and usually was frequented by musicians or diehard Music buffs. That has changed !!! RockNet is Now available in BOTH QWK and FIDO format (see info provided at the end for more details on this!) and has become a place where those who LISTEN to music, as well as write and play it can communicate with each other on an even platform. EVERYONE counts in RockNet ! Within the past month, RockNet has expanded to Hubs located Coast to Coast in the United States, and More applications for Hubs and Nodes are coming in daily. RockNet's Home BBS, Boston Rocks, has committed $15,000 to upgrade to a 6 Node Lan and a dedicated Mail server, to be set up within the next 60 days to maintain the quality of both the BBS and RockNet. Additionally, 28.8 modems will be added to most lines. We have also actively sought out some of the Best systems available to act as Hubs for RockNet to make YOUR access easier ! So, That was a quick summary of where RockNet stands Today. 2) Can I get RockNet ?? SURE !!!! We WANT you to partake in this net. ( I guess that would be the reason I'm writing this!) RockNet's goal is to expand 200% in the next 6 months..and, we WILL meet that objective ! The foundation is now in place, all that is left is for you to help build the structure. I'm FidoNews 11-17 Page: 11 25 Apr 1994 sure ALL of you have some interest in Music and Entertainment, and if you as SYSOPS have time for that..imagine your users! 3) OK..I'm ALMOST convinced..what about the Conferences ?? Gee, I'm glad you asked that !! A list of Conferences and a Brief description of each follows right after this next dotted line !!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RockNet Conference List ----------------------- APRIL, 1994 Administration - Access to this conference should be limited to Hub/Node sysops only. Regular Users should not be able to view messages or post in this conference. **THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* RockNet News - A read only conference for system messages from Network Administration, to keep Sysops AND Users up to date on addtions, deletions, and changes to RockNet, As well as general information about RockNet. *THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* Sysop's Chat - A gathering place for all the Net's Sysops. Access to this area must be restricted to Sysops, Co-Sysops and Moderators Only. *THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* New User's Chat - A Place for your users to meet and get aquainted with other users of the RockNet network. *THIS IS A REQUIRED CONFERENCE* At the Bar - An Adult Alias Conference. Access should be restricted to those over 21 only. (Alias Only) Conversation - A General Chat conference open to all users. Club Intellectual Lounge - A conference for conservative intellectual adult conversations. Separate from the general populous. Literature, politics, current events, etc. Access should be restricted to adults only. Not an erotic chat conference. Rock 'n Roll Cafe - A General "Good Ol Rock 'n Roll" Chat area. FidoNews 11-17 Page: 12 25 Apr 1994 Generation X - A TEENS ONLY conference, where ALIASES ARE allowed, and as long as it stays within reasonable bounds, the topic of conversation can be anything that affects teens and young adults. Radio Waves - A Conference dedicated to Radio. Moderated and Hosted by Scott St. John, The Afternoon Drive-Time DJ and Production Director of WRFY, The Largest FM Rock Station in Eastern Pennsylvania. Heavy Metal Hell - What other description is need here ?? Bang Your Head! Classic Rock - Talk about all your favorites from the '70's and '80's here. We "old timers" need space too! Golden Oldies - Hey, The Fifty's and 60's need their space too!! Rhythm and Blues - The Name says it all. Dance Beat - Gee, who said Disco was Dead ??? MIDI Magic - A gathering place for you electronic wiz's out there to "hang out" and exchange idea, and files..FILE TRANSFERS, (within a REASONABLE SIZE) should be allowed here. Local/Unsigned - Those Struggling artists and garage Bands NEED HYPE! give 'em a hand..and let everybody know about them! Easy Listening - For those that like to talk about the "relaxing" feel of that easy listening style. Country Music - Put on your boots and have a Great time! Religious Music - A requested conference. NOT a place to discuss your views on religion, but a place to chat about the music involved in your faith, and what music inspires you. Band/Gig Listings - In a Band ?? KNOW a Band ?? ..Let others know about 'em too. You can help their draw, and maybe be a part of making them the next BIG band! Song Writers FidoNews 11-17 Page: 13 25 Apr 1994 - Hey, Someone has to write what you listen to! Got some Ideas ? Maybe you'd like to write a song, but don't know where to start? Maybe you just need a "nudge" If so then this conference is for you! The Comedy Club - Even musicians need to lighten up with a good joke now and then !! Let's hear 'em ..keep 'em clean. Celluloid Heroes - Taking time out from Music to see a good movie ? Why not let everyone else know what you liked..OR Didn't like about it! Video Paradise - Find a great new release at you local Video Store, let us know about it, maybe we'd like to rent it too! Buy, $ell, Trade - As the name says, buy it, sell it ,trade it. Make the best deal you can here..Advertise what you need, or have! Commercial Advertising, Within reason , is also allowed. Alternative Music - Well, it use to be PUNK, then NEW WAVE, then NEW AGE.. Now it's ALTERNATIVE and here's a place to let people know about what you like! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The only conferences that are required are Administration, RockNet News, Sysop's Chat and New User's Chat. ...and see..I TOLD you about that dotted line thing! 4) Ok Ok..I'm sold, don't beat it in to me..NOW, WHERE can I get this Great RockNet Network ??? Ahh..DETAILS huh?? Ok, the BEST way to get more info on RockNet is to Freq the "Magic" files ROCKNET ( for The Full Info Pack ) and ROCKLIST ( For the Nodelist) from one of these Fine participating systems. Boston Rocks Malden, MA 617-397-8880 * Mail Only Node * FidoNet Address: 1:101/180 PandA's Den Danvers, MA 508-750-0250 * Crash Mail Accepted * FidoNet Address: 1:330/204 The Smorgasbord W. Bridgewater, MA 508-58-5806 * Crash Mail Accepted* FidoNet Address: 1:101/530 If you are Interested in getting your Info the Old Fashion Way, calling and downloading it, or would like to pick it up in .QWK format, you may call THESE great systems ! Boston Rocks Malden, MA 617-397-8888 FidoNews 11-17 Page: 14 25 Apr 1994 First City Online Lynn, MA 617-593-4825 Willy's Wild & Wacky Saddlebrook, NJ 201-843-8674 World Online BBS Dover, NH 603-743-4853 Urban Mixing Productions Reading, PA 610-376-8605 The Desert Shack Lancaster, CA 805-940-8506 Radio Daze Mishawaka, IN 219-257-2137 MOST of the above boards have a Pre-assigned login as : First Name: RockNet Last Name: BBS Password: Rocks Which will allow you access to only the RockNet File Area. But HEY, it sure beats logging in as a new user just to grab the files! This is NOT a Network requirement, however is maintained by most participating BBS's. I would like to SERIOUSLY thank you for reading this far, and your your interest in RockNet. I truly hope to see you in the network soon! Keep On Rockin' Ron Doty Network Administrator ______________________________________________________________________ **** LEGAL STUFF WARNING **** ______________________________________________________________________ What..you thought you could get away without this ???? FIDO and FidoNet are Registered TradeMarks of Tom Jennings. RockNet, RockNet News , "At The Bar", and the RockNet Logo are Registered TradeMarks of Boston Rocks / Signature Productions. (c) 1994 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FidoNews 11-17 Page: 15 25 Apr 1994 ======================================================================== Fidonews Information ======================================================================== ------- FIDONEWS MASTHEAD AND CONTACT INFORMATION ---------------- Editors: Sylvia Maxwell, Donald Tees Editors Emeritii: Thom Henderson, Dale Lovell, Vince Perriello, Tim Pozar Tom Jennings "FidoNews" BBS FidoNet 1:1/23 BBS +1-519-570-4176, 300/1200/2400/14400/V.32bis/HST(DS) Internet addresses: Don & Sylvia (submission address) editor@exlibris.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca Sylvia -- max@exlibris.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca Donald -- donald@exlibris.tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca Tim -- pozar@kumr.lns.com (Postal Service mailing address) FidoNews 128 Church St. Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2H 2S4 Published weekly by and for the members of the FidoNet international amateur electronic mail system. It is a compilation of individual articles contributed by their authors or their authorized agents. The contribution of articles to this compilation does not diminish the rights of the authors. Opinions expressed in these articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of FidoNews. Authors retain copyright on individual works; otherwise FidoNews is Copyright 1994 Sylvia Maxwell. All rights reserved. Duplication and/or distribution permitted for noncommercial purposes only. For use in other circumstances, please contact the original authors, or FidoNews (we're easy). OBTAINING COPIES: The-most-recent-issue-ONLY of FidoNews in electronic form may be obtained from the FidoNews BBS via manual download or Wazoo FileRequest, or from various sites in the FidoNet and Internet. PRINTED COPIES may be obtained from Fido Software for $10.00US each PostPaid First Class within North America, or $13.00US elsewhere, mailed Air Mail. (US funds drawn upon a US bank only.) INTERNET USERS: FidoNews is available via FTP from ftp.fidonet.org, in directory ~ftp/pub/fidonet/fidonews. If you would like a FAQ, or have questions regarding FidoNet, or UUCP<==>FidoNet gateways, please direct them to David Deitch (1:133/411@fidonet) at deitch@gisatl.fidonet.org. SUBMISSIONS: You are encouraged to submit articles for publication in FidoNews 11-17 Page: 16 25 Apr 1994 FidoNews. Article submission requirements are contained in the file ARTSPEC.DOC, available from the FidoNews BBS, or Wazoo filerequestable from 1:1/23 as file "ARTSPEC.DOC". Please read it. "Fido", "FidoNet" and the dog-with-diskette are U.S. registered trademarks of Tom Jennings, and are used with permission. Asked what he thought of Western civilization, M.K. Gandhi said, "I think it would be an excellent idea". -- END ----------------------------------------------------------------------