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The RIME Times is published monthly by the membership of RelayNet
International Message Exchange as its official newsletter. Users and
Sysops are encouraged to contribute. Submissions and questions may be
directed to the editor John Dodson, node ->CANTINA.
(c)Copyright 1990, The RelayNet International Message Exchange. Permission
is hereby granted for unlimited distribution and duplication, provided
such distribution and duplication are strictly for non-commercial purposes
only. All other rights reserved. RelayNet and RIME are registered
trademarks.
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CONTENTS
EDITORS FILE 2
by John Dodson, Node id ->CANTINA
CONFERENCE NEWS 3
by Skip Ross, Node id ->ACC
SOFTWARE REVIEWS 5
by Dave Shubert, Node id ->CASINO
RIME FAMILY TREES 6
'C' TUTOR 7
by Doug Maclean, Node id ->RUNNINGB
BEGINNERS CORNER 12
by Jim Daly, Node id ->TREASURE
THE CONFERENCE BEAT 13
by Doug Maclean, Node id ->RUNNINGB
HUBELK ENQUIRER 14
by Ken Prevo, Node ID ->TOOLKIT
POETRY CORNER 15
Submitted by Inez Harrison, Node id ->MOONDOG
NEW CONTEST! 16
by John Dodson, Node id ->CANTINA
NOTES FROM ADMIN 17
by Bonnie Anthony, Node id ->RUNNINGA
AS SEEN ON THE BIT STREAM 17
NOTICES 17
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+---------------------------------+
| EDITORS FILE |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by John Dodson, Node id ->CANTINA
Welcome to the December issue of RIME Times! This issue is the 12th RIME
Times Newsletter and marks the end of another great RelayNet year!
I always think of this publication as more of a chronicle than a
newsletter. No monthly publication can keep up with the "news" in this
fast paced means of communication we call RelayNet. Take a few minutes to
peruse a few back issues and I think they will bring a smile to your face.
You will also realize what remarkable growth this "hobby" network of ours
has experienced. I believe this is directly attributable to the competent
administration of the network. We all may not agree with every action
taken, but there is no arguing that this is a highly successful network.
May I suggest you take a minute to give these folks a "Good work - way to
go!" message. Whether it be that highly visible sister/brother team or the
behind-the-scenes SC members, conference hosts or sysops. They all make
RelayNet one-heck-of-a fun place to be!
I would like to thank all who have contributed this past year and
especially thank the regular RIME Times contributors: Doug Maclean, Jim
Daly, Jeff Woods, James Spinelli & Ed Lazarowitz. They have literally
carried the newsletter. In fact, they have done such a great job this past
year, as editor and chief bottle washer of RIME Times I am giving them next
month off! (I am taking the issue off also, BTW. <g>) The 1991 edition of
RIME Times will start with the February issue. This will give us all a
break and will rejuvenate, invigorate, rehabilitate (aren't on-line
thesaurus's great!) and revitalize us for the coming new year!
This is of course another great issue! I'll completely dispense with the
usual article "teasers" and get on with the newsletter. Well, almost
completely, be sure to read about the new "Official RelayNet Logo" contest.
This is a "real" contest this time and a good opportunity for you
artistically inclined folks to contribute to RelayNet.
Happy Holidays to All and we'll see you on the next relay!
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+---------------------------------+
| CONFERENCE NEWS |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by Skip Ross, Node id ->ACC
Hello Folks! Here are the newest conferences!
NAME: Anime
NUMBER: 241
DESCRIPTION: This conference will be a forum for fans of Anime
(Japanese Animation) and for animation in general,
to compare notes and to meet other fans. On the
conference, will be announcements and occasional
ads for hard to find items pertaining to animation.
HOST: Michael Cling Node ID ->AARDVARK
ACTIVITY: NEW
NAME: Cancer Recovery
NUMBER: 242
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for peer-to-peer conversations
for people recovering and dealing with Cancer. Also
welcome are the families and all interested parties in
the fight against cancer.
HOSTS: Steve King Node ID ->DBORED
Doug MacLean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: NEW
Dave Dennett of Node ID ->FERRET has graciously offered to take over the
Hosting of the Video Exchange Conference (netnode #192).
We have changed, at the Host's request, the name of the Genetics
Conference (netnode #95) to Biology. The new description for the
conference now appears in the latest copy of the RIMECONF.TXT
file available from the Netnode.
We also have a New Host in the ANSI Conference (netnode #109).
Please welcome Patrick Grote of Node ID ->CHANNEL
To let everyone know, every time there is a new conference added
to the RIMECONF.TXT (RIMECONF.ZIP) and whenever there are any
major changes, I send the file to anyone who has requested an
autosend. To get on the list for this file, please send me a
routed message to Node ID ->ACC, I will add your name and also
reply that you have been added to make sure I received the
message.
NAME: Aquarium
NUMBER: 243
DESCRIPTION: Discussions surrounding everything pertinent to the
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maintenance and purchasing of Aquariums
HOST: Mark Robbins Node ID ->SSANCTUM
ACTIVITY: NEW
NAME: RBL & RHL
NUMBER: 244
DESCRIPTION: RelayNet Basketball and Hockey Fantasy Leagues.
This conference is a split-off from the RelayNet
Fantasy Sports conference (network #94) In this
conference the topics will be Basketball and Hockey.
HOST: Mike Minden Node ID ->CHEMEK
ACTIVITY: Moderate
NAME: Twin Peaks
NUMBER: 245
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to the discussion of
the very popular, quite off-beat, Television series
Twin Peaks.
HOST: Keith Carey Node ID ->XEVIOUS
ACTIVITY: NEW
NAME: IBM Mid-Range Computers
NUMBER: 246
DESCRIPTION: This conference will deal with topics specific to
the IBM Mid-Range line of Computers
HOSTS: Tom Tcimpidis Node ID ->MOGUR
Chuck Ackerman Node ID ->MOGUR
ACTIVITY: NEW
In regards to the changes made to Conference #94 (network #) I am
posting the updated description for that now:
NAME: RFL & RBL
NUMBER: 94
DESCRIPTION: RelayNet Football League and RelayNet Baseball League.
This conference will be dedicated to the two
fantasy Sports leagues Football and Baseball.
HOST: Jon Oram Node ID ->BRNTWOOD
ACTIVITY: Moderate
New Hosts are as follows:
NAME: GRAPHICS
NUMBER: 26
DESCRIPTION: This conference will encompass all forms of computer
graphics, animations, programming, pictures, etc. Would
also cover topics of graphics conversion for desktop
publishing, and some desktop publishing itself.
HOSTS: James Sharrer Node ID ->GODFTHR
Kathi Webster Node ID ->GODFTHR
ACTIVITY: Moderate
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NAME: Diplomacy
NUMBER: 91
DESCRIPTION: On-line diplomacy game
HOST: Doug Kent Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NUMBER: 231
NAME: Old Cars
DESCRIPTION: For people interested in old cars, Milestone, Special
Interest, Custom Classic, or Antique. For the discussion
of and exchange of information on; parts availability and
location, tips on restoration techniques and problems,
discussion of various car club events and auctions.
General discussion of the vintage car hobby.
HOSTS: Jim Weddle Node ID ->WTHREEJP
Mark Kraffert Node ID ->FUNYFARM
ACTIVITY: New
+---------------------------------+
| SOFTWARE REVIEWS |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by Dave Shubert, Node id ->CASINO
SimTerm - A Communications Program for Novices & Experts
I recently obtained a file SIMTRM20.ZIP. Upon executing the program, I was
surprised to find this new, simple to use, communications program which has
all the features needed for basic BBS calling and downloading.
The program is by Jason Alward of Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada. Among it's
greatest features are the built-in Zmodem file-transfer protocol, which
includes resume aborted or crashed transfers, internal ANSI 3.64 graphics,
and many features the larger programs have. The biggest surprise is that
the program requires only about 40K of disk space and less that 70K of RAM
space to run! This makes it an excellent program for carrying on a floppy
diskette and still having plenty of room for downloading files. It supports
com ports 1 through 4 and speeds to 19200 CPS. the dialing directory
handles up to 45 entries and supports auto redial and multiple number
tagging.
Here is the help screen found when you press the F1 key in SIMTERM.
+--<2D>^X^Y Selects. ENTER executes or just hit key in brackets.<2E>---+
| -------------File Functions----------------------------------- |
| Files (Alt-F) List files on disk. |
| Path (Alt-P) Change current directory. |
| Shell (Alt-S) Execute DOS command or drop to DOS shell. |
| eXit (Alt-X) Exit Simterm. |
| -------------Terminal Functions------------------------------- |
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| Dial (Alt-D) Enter dialing directory menu. |
| Buffer (Alt-B) Open/Close/Pause capture buffer file. |
| Hangup (Alt-H) Drop DTR to hangup modem. |
| Download (PG DN) Receive a file from remote. |
| Upload (PG UP) Send a file to remote. |
| Echo (Alt-E) Toggle local echoing on/off. |
| Linefeeds (Alt-L) Toggle adding linefeeds on/off. |
| Initialize (Alt-I) Send initialization string to modem. |
| -------------Misc. Functions---------------------------------- |
| Clear (Alt-C) Clear terminal display. |
| Options (Alt-O) Enter configuration options menu. |
+----------------------------------------------------------------+
The program can be learned by someone familiar with larger programs in a
matter of a few minutes. It is being distributed as "shareware" and costs
only $20 to register. Voice support is at 1-519-842-9175 and the support
BBS is the RHPN BBS at 1-519-688-0008.
The program is available from my system, The Casino EBBS, and from various
other systems across the country.
Check it out! You won't be disappointed.
+---------------------------------+
| RIME FAMILY TREES |
| |
+---------------------------------+
HUBORL-+
Jim |
Daly |- TREASURE Jim Daly (Longwood, FL)
|- FABULOUS Hewie Poplock (Orlando, FL)
|- CCOBBS Bob French (Clarcona, FL)
|- BABBLE Dane Beko (Orlando, FL)
|- CDS Dave Steinman (Orlando, FL)
|- NARCONN Frank Walker (Kissammee, FL)
|- COFFEE Jim Murphey (Altamonte Spgs., FL)
|- TBS Dave Biggs (Winter Springs, FL)
|- FLAIR Brad Pierce (Winter Park, FL)
|- INFONET Glenn Fluehr (Apopka, FL)
|- STAREXP Jason Bagnell (Longwood, FL)
+- LEKTRON James Huckabey (Bellingham, WA)
And an updated HUBCAN tree:
HUBCHAN --+
Brian |- CHANNEL Brian Miller Boston, MA
Miller |- FUTURE Bud Napier Boston, MA
|- CYBER Phil Yanov Greenville, SC
|- SFTWARE Jim Allen Beverly, MA
|- NORDIC Dave Patterson Ipswich MA
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|- CHANNEL Tess & Brian Cambridge MA
|- XEVIOUS Nels Anderson Framingham, MA
|- PRIZM Gunnar Reiger Bridgewater, MA
|- JESSE Jesse Cheng Brookline, MA
|- LALALAND Jonathan Wray Worcester, MA
|- GARDEN Karl Johnson Scituate, MA
|- DIGICOM Marco Bitran Brookline, MA
|- EFFIGY John Francis Dorchester, MA
|- GAS Jon Anderson S. Natick, MA
|- HOTTIPS Michael Callaghan Glendale, CA
|- SOFTC Dan Linton Clinton, MA
|- NITELOG Karl Van Lear Monterey, CA
|- HUBNH-EASTER Gardiner Jones Londonderry, NH
| +- GATECOM Ed & Nancie Costa Windham, MH
|
|- HUBSPACE-SPACE Owen Hawkins Menlo Park, CA
+- HUBSOFT-SOFTEXCH Don Eklund Webster, MA
+---------------------------------+
| 'C' TUTOR |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by Doug Maclean, Node id ->RUNNINGB
How many times did you need a quick way to determine a day of the week or
look at a calendar but you hate those TSR calendar programs. Here is a
little program that will show you a single month or an entire year for
almost any date you select. Here is the code:
#include <time.h>
char dayw[] =
{
" S M Tu W Th F S"
};
char *smon[]=
{
"January", "February", "March", "April",
"May", "June", "July", "August",
"September", "October", "November", "December",
};
void pstr(char *str,int n);
void cal(int m,int y,char *p,int w);
int jan1(int yr);
char string[432];
struct tm *thetime;
long timbuf;
void
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main(argc, argv)
char *argv[];
{
register y, i, j;
int m;
int month;
int month_only = 0;
if (!(month = atoi(argv[1])))
{
month_only = 1;
for(i=0;i<12;i++)
if(!strnicmp(smon[i],argv[1],3))
{
month = i+1;
break;
}
}
switch(argc)
{
case 1:
timbuf = time(&timbuf);
thetime = localtime(&timbuf);
m = thetime->tm_mon + 1;
y = thetime->tm_year + 1900;
break;
case 2:
if(month_only)
{
timbuf = time(&timbuf);
thetime = localtime(&timbuf);
m = month;
y = thetime->tm_year + 1900;
break;
}
else
goto xlong;
case 3:
m = month;
y = atoi(argv[2]);
break;
default:
printf("usage: cal [[<month>] <year>]\n");
exit(1);
}
/*
* print out just month
*/
if(m<1 || m>12)
goto badarg;
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if(y<1 || y>9999)
goto badarg;
printf(" %s %u\n", smon[m-1], y);
printf("%s\n", dayw);
cal(m, y, string, 24);
for(i=0; i<6*24; i+=24)
pstr(string+i, 24);
exit(0);
/*
* print out complete year
*/
xlong:
y = atoi(argv[1]);
if(y<1 || y>9999)
goto badarg;
printf("\n\n\n");
printf(" %u\n", y);
printf("\n");
for(i=0; i<12; i+=3)
{
for(j=0; j<6*72; j++)
string[j] = '\0';
printf(" %.3s", smon[i]);
printf(" %.3s", smon[i+1]);
printf(" %.3s\n", smon[i+2]);
printf("%s %s %s\n", dayw, dayw, dayw);
cal(i+1, y, string, 72);
cal(i+2, y, string+23, 72);
cal(i+3, y, string+46, 72);
for(j=0; j<6*72; j+=72)
pstr(string+j, 72);
}
printf("\n\n\n");
exit(0);
badarg:
printf("Bad argument\n");
exit(1);
}
void
pstr(str, n)
char *str;
{
register i;
register char *s;
s = str;
i = n;
while(i--)
if(*s++ == '\0')
s[-1] = ' ';
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i = n+1;
while(i--)
if(*--s != ' ')
break;
s[1] = '\0';
printf("%s\n", str);
}
char mon[] =
{
0,
31, 29, 31, 30,
31, 30, 31, 31,
30, 31, 30, 31,
};
void
cal(m, y, p, w)
char *p;
{
register d, i;
register char *s;
s = p;
d = jan1(y);
mon[2] = 29;
mon[9] = 30;
switch((jan1(y+1)+7-d)%7)
{
/* non leap year */
case 1:
mon[2] = 28;
break;
/* 1752 */
default:
mon[9] = 19;
break;
/* leap year */
case 2:
;
}
for(i=1; i<m; i++)
d += mon[i];
d %= 7;
s += 3*d;
for(i=1; i<=mon[m]; i++)
{
if(i==3 && mon[m]==19)
{
i += 11;
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mon[m] += 11;
}
if(i > 9)
*s = i/10+'0';
s++;
*s++ = i%10+'0';
s++;
if(++d == 7)
{
d = 0;
s = p+w;
p = s;
}
}
}
/*
* return day of the week
* of jan 1 of given year
*/
jan1(yr)
{
register y, d;
y = yr;
d = 4+y+(y+3)/4;
/*
* julian calendar
* regular gregorian
* less three days per 400
*/
if(y > 1800)
{
d -= (y-1701)/100;
d += (y-1601)/400;
}
/*
* great calendar changeover instant
*/
if(y > 1752)
d += 3;
return(d%7);
}
This program has been tested under MSC/QC and TC/TC++ with all memory
models including the tiny model which can be converted into a COM file. The
syntax is simple:
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cal NOV will show the month of November for the
current year
cal feb 1953 shows the given month for the given year
cal 1991 shows the whole year
For some fun use CAL SEP 1752. This was the year that the Julian calendar
was converted to the Gregorian calendar. The 2nd of September was followed
by the 14th! This was done to bring the calendar back in step with the
seasons. This program demonstrates the use of pointers and string
functions. I hope you all enjoy it.
+---------------------------------+
| BEGINNERS CORNER |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by Jim Daly, Node id ->TREASURE
A COMMUNICATIONS PRIMER
-----------------------
Last month I showed you a little Graphic of 4 Bytes being transmitted
ASYNCHronously. Here it is again:
E K I M
|--------|--------| |--------| |--------|
>-----| BYTE-4 | BYTE-3 |---| BYTE-2 |--| BYTE-1 |----->
|--------|--------| |--------| |--------|
Let's enlarge BYTE-1 and take a look at the Bits inside of it:
M
|---|------------|---|
| | | |
| 1 | 01001101 | 0 |
| | | |
|---|------------|---|
^ ^----------^ ^
| | |
STOP | START
BIT | BIT
8
DATA BITS
Remember last month that I told you that delays could be present between
ASYNCH transmitted BYTES? Because of the possibility of a "delay" between
Bytes, the Hardware (your MODEM) adds a "little "cushion" at the beginning
and end of the Byte in the form of a Bit. These extra Bits are called a
Start Bit (always a 0) and a Stop Bit (always a 1). The START Bit (0)
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tells the Modem to which you are transferring that the next Bit it receives
will be the start of the actual Data. The STOP Bit (1) tells the receiving
Modem that the entire Byte has been sent and received. When the full Data
Byte has been received, the hardware automatically discards the START and
STOP bits.
Incidentally, the actual Data Byte can be 7 Bits but only if the Data is
straight ASCII Text (see the September article for the explanation).
Enough for this month. In January we will tackle the somewhat perplexing
topic of PARITY and BREAK signals.
!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and yours !!
+---------------------------------+
| THE CONFERENCE BEAT |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by Doug Maclean, Node id ->RUNNINGB
I would like to announce a new conference on RIME. Unlike many other RIME
conferences that provide technical support or entertainment this conference
supports the most important part of any computer system, the human being.
The conference is the Cancer Recovery Conference (national number 242).
The Cancer conference is dedicated to provide a place for emotional support
for people affected by cancer and their families. Medical people and
interested parties are also welcomed. Threads will include any type of
support the membership requires. In pain? Feeling depressed or isolated?
The Cancer Conference will let you know you are not alone in your battle.
Sometimes just letting things out can make a person feel better.
I requested this conference for a personal reason. Last December I was
diagnosed as having a tumor on my elbow. Most was removed at that time but
a couple of months ago the tumor returned and I started chemo therapy.
People in my other seven conferences have been so supportive and provided
such strength I wanted to create a place for others in the same situation
to come for support. After talking to Skip, Bonnie and Howard the Cancer
recovery conference was born. Since this is a public service conference
some changes were permitted. For one, Skip suspended the requirement for a
certain number of nodes and hubs to initiate the conference. This turned
out not to be a problems since many of my friends have already started to
carry Cancer. Bonnie has also given permission for the use of aliases.
Slightly stronger language is also permitted as long as it is not directed
towards anyone in a personal attack. If someone in the conference wants to
say how bad they feel they are free to express themselves. In short, the
Cancer Recovery conference will be maintained much the same as the Recovery
conference. Many people on the Recovery conference have already offered
their support of this new conference and I hope to continue close ties
between both conferences. Many people I know in chemo become addicted to
the pain medications and illegal drugs as a result of the feeling that
manifest during the fight against cancer. By maintaining close ties
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between the two recovery conferences I hope to provide a multifaceted means
to help many people.
I will be joined by my co-host Steve King from DBORED in bring this
conference to RIME. Bonnie Anthony has also offered to help us out with
the medical viewpoint. Steve is also working getting and oncologist to
become a regular to help provide support. The threads are light right
now, even by new conference standards. We need people expressing
themselves before things get moving. It may take some time for people to
become use to expressing themselves in this type of conference but as
people begin to join us and share their feelings I am very sure that
conference will exceed expectations. I have found the people here in RIME
to always rally to support others. Too bad the recent article in Business
Week could not portray this side of RIME. This disease hit particularly
hard around the holidays. It is fortunate that the administration here
helped to get this conference going in such a short time.
I urge all hubs, nodes and sysops out there to request the Cancer recovery
conference and to place an announcement on your boards to let people know
about it. Please permit people to sign on using aliases for the purpose of
accessing either Recovery conference. We can only help people if they join
us. Please help spread the word. There is a place that cares, a place to
go to help and be helped.
Happy Holidays all, and God Bless
Doug MacLean
+---------------------------------+
| HUBELK ENQUIRER |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by Ken Prevo, Node ID ->TOOLKIT
(Ed. note: The following was "stolen" from a private HUB conference and is
part of an exchange between Derry Nelson and Ken Prevo on ways to get BBS
message counts up. The post also proves, despite what some people think,
that Ken DOES have a sense of humor! <g>)
-*- HUBELK ENQUIRER -*-
Front Page Headlines
NELSON CHILDREN PRODUCT OF ALIEN ENCOUNTER -- Two heads ARE better than
one!
ELKHART MENAGE AU TOIS DISCOVERED -- consisting of ACES, BETACON, & ELEVEN.
Late night interaction suspected. Randy heard to say, "Was the EVENT good
for you, too?" David's reply in next issue!!! State's Attorney studying
possible action.
SURGEON GENERAL ANNOUNCES PCBOARD AS KNOWN CARCINOGEN. Users are switching
to ProLogon/ProDoor BBS' by the thousands. Toolkit swamped.
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DUNE RAIDED --- LARGE QUANTITIES OF "SPICE" FOUND IN HARD DRIVES ---
RALPH'S EYES ARE SOLID BLUE. Sequel to follow: DUNE -- the final
adventure. However, the movie must wait for the original cast to get old
and senile -- to maintain the tradition...
TOOLKIT BBS DROPS SPEED FROM 9600 TO 4800 -- making it the first (and most)
half-fast bbs in INDIANA.
PRESIDENT OF GTE FOUND GUILTY --- of everything!!!
SYSOPS ARE COMMITED FOLKS. -- Lake County Attorney succeeds in doing so
with one in Lowell!
+---------------------------------+
| POETRY CORNER |
| |
+---------------------------------+
Submitted by Inez Harrison, Node id ->MOONDOG
Poetry To Suit Your Mood
(Copyright 1990 Inez Harrison)
I FOUND YOU
You are,
my love,
my life.
Lead,
and I shall follow,
for I have looked for you,
for so long,
so many times before.
I've been lead astray,
but for the love of love,
I found my way.
Searching.
Hoping.
Wishing.
Praying.
I found you.
My lease on life,
my dream of dreams.
I found you,
need I say More...
"LOVE ME"
If at anytime I have hurt your feelings,
I haven't done so intentionally.
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If I have caused you discomfort or pain,
it's because I've felt these things and projected them onto you.
If I have hurt your pride,
which you have so much of,
it's because, your sensitive nature let me.
If at anytime I've made you feel I didn't love you,
it's because, during the time, I felt unloved.
If my carefree attitude made you feel I didn't care,
it's because I felt uncured for.
If at anytime I made you feel unwanted,
it's because, I too, felt unwanted.
Me, being who I am,
and,
you being the one I love,
must also bear my burden,
for we are one.
So, if I have hurt your feelings,
love me all the more,
because,
it's what I need.
+---------------------------------+
| NEW CONTEST! |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by John Dodson, Node id ->CANTINA
Ok Folks! The network needs an "Official Logo". Get out your pencil and
paper, your tablet and charcoal, your Paintworks/Paintbrush program or your
AutoCad program and design "The Official RelayNet Logo"! The deadline for
the contest (entries postmarked no later than) February 14th, 1991.
Entries should be mailed to: Michael Brunk
608 South 152nd Street Apt. D-11.
Seattle, WA 98148
Michael heads up the graphics department at Boeing and so is imminently
qualified to judge the contest. He can be also be reached via the Net at
node id ->CSPACE.
The winner of the contest will receive over $200 worth of registered
software! The registered software comes from vendors who support RelayNet
and includes but is not limited to a registered version of Telix (a great
communications program), a registered version of Qedit (a powerful text
editor) and a registered version of Qmail Deluxe (a super mail reader)!
The winner will also receive the very first "Official RelayNet T-Shirt"
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emblazoned with the new logo! Runner-ups will also receive a T-Shirt so
get those creative juices flowing and submit an entry!
+---------------------------------+
| NOTES FROM ADMIN |
| |
+---------------------------------+
by Bonnie Anthony, Node id ->RUNNINGA
ANNOUNCING - conference 250 - Our connection to Desert Shield and our
service men in Saudi Arabia.
This conference is for support between families with members in the Armed
Services and stationed in Saudi Arabia. We are also hooking up directly
with the private BBS at Ryadal, Saudi Arabia so that messages may be sent
directly to those of you who would like to communicate with our service men
stationed there or who have access to this system. the conference host
will be Mike Nugent (idcode ->CAPCON) and we appreciate the work he has
done and is doing to make this connection work for us.
SysOps, please consider adding this conference for your users!
+---------------------------------+
| AS SEEN ON THE BIT STREAM |
| |
+---------------------------------+
TAGLINE OF THE MONTH:
"Error finding COLDBEER.CAN Sysop not loaded!"
(As seen on a post by Edward Cowling)
MALFUNCTION OF THE MONTH:
Bonnie Anthony forgets to "Auto-send" the Newsletter!
(I could not resist.)
PROTRACTED THREAD OF THE MONTH:
"am I iliterat"
(Thread started by poor speller Naomi Bedwin of the UK. At last count,
about half of the male RIME participants want a date with Naomi.)
CONNECT LOVE!:
We have a romance on the network. Two users who met in UPLINK began to use
the private mail feature and also began talking by phone. The male user
leaves his city and job and moves in with female user 1000 miles away.
They are in love and are planning to make it permanent. Details at Ten!
(or the February issue..)
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+---------------------------------+
| NOTICES |
| |
+---------------------------------+
Current listing of Bulletin Board software participating in RelayNet:
SpitFire GAP
QuickBBS GT Power
Remote Access MajorBBS
PCBoard/ProDoor dBBS
RBBS EIS
Wildcat!
To make life easier for the editor, the following submission guidelines are
suggested:
1) To be included in the current month newsletter all articles must be
submitted by the 5th of the month.
2) For short articles, a routed private message in either the COMMON or the
ADMIN conference is acceptable. Please address and route to: John Dodson,
node ->CANTINA.
3) For long or multiple articles, an ASCII file uploaded directly to my BBS
La Cantina! (915)532-0332 HST is preferred. Or if you are a sysop, I will
call your BBS to pick up articles.
4) Your name as used on RIME. 5) Your node id if you are a RIME sysop or
your "home" board id if you are a RIME user. 6) Any special instructions.
Thanks!
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