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96INTRO.TXT
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WHAT THIS IS:
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- The 96LIST is a collection of numbers reported as belonging to US and
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Canadian BBSes with one or more lines supporting CONNECT speeds of 9600bps
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or higher.
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- 96LIST is compiled and maintained by Ken Sukimoto, SysOp of the DownTown
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BBS as a service to DownTown BBS subscribers and other callers and is
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published on an irregular basis.
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WHAT THIS ISN'T:
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- This is not intended to be an advertising list. With the way BBS's change,
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there is no way I or most anyone else could keep up with software/hardware
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changes, doorways added/deleted, specialties of the BBS and other features
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that make a BBS unique. This would also make 96LIST even larger than it
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currently is and just one more opportunity to be inaccurate.
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- Although it is the goal, 96LIST is not comprehensive. I am quite sure there
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are a lot of BBS's that have been omitted - rather than attempt to guess at
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BBS names/numbers/cities and modem types, I am depending on reliable
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sources to submit these missing BBS's and accurate information about them.
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COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION:
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- Since the content of 96LIST is for the most part public knowledge, no
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formal copyright for content is applied for.
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- I'm not even sure that the name "96LIST" isn't already copyrighted; if it
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isn't, then that is the only copyright claimed.
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- Rather than legalese and restrictions, I request common courtesy in the
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distribution of 96LIST.
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- No fee should be charged for 96LIST other than normal system access
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requirements.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
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- 96LIST is dedicated to the SysOps who install high speed modems, enabling
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users to access systems at higher and higher speeds. It is also dedicated
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to these same users who motivated the SysOps to install these modems
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through their contributions; material, inspirational and otherwise.
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- Thanks go to the SysOps, Users and Administrators of U'NI Net, SmartNet,
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and Intelec for their help and the use of their networks to gather
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information for this list.
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NAMING CONVENTION & MISCELLANEA:
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- When distributing this list, please use the following naming convention:
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Do not rename the textfile itself - it should remain named 96LISTmy.TXT.
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- Most BBSes don't like unarchived text files, so if archived, name the
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archive "96LISTmy.ext" where:
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m = a letter from A to L, A representing January; B is February, etc.
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y = the last number of the year; 1991 = 1, 1992 = 2, and so on.
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ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to.
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The July, 1991 release would be named 96LISTG1.ZIP (using PKZIP to archive)
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as an example of the naming convention.
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- Please note - many systems listed are multi-line or multi-node and their
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inclusion on this list does not mean the number listed has that particular
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setup available. Some BBSes are subscription and reserve the high speed
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lines for subscribers only (The DownTown BBS is such an example).
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- The DownTown BBS is currently a 4 line MajorBBS system with a public access
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line at (213) 484-0260 [sorry, 3/12/2400bps only on this line]. The most
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recent update is available for downloading on the first call. If you wish
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to call just for the 96LIST, log on under the user-ID "VISITOR" to download
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it - no need to register.
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ABBREVIATIONS USED:
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Modem Type Legend
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CS1 = 9600 CompuCom CSP [CompuCom Champ]
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CS2 = 9600 CSP & 9600 v.32 [CompuCom Storm]
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CS3 = 9600 CSP & 14.4k v.32bis [CompuCom Challenger]
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DS = 14,400 HST & 9600 v.32 [US Robotics Dual Standard]
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DS2 = 14,400 HST & 14.4k v.32bis [US Robotics v.32bis Dual Standard]
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HST = 9600 or 14,400 bps HST [US Robotics HST]
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HST4 = 14,400 bps HST (if known) [US Robotics HST]
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TB = Telebit PEP [Telebit Trailblazer]
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TB2 = Telebit PEP & v.32 [Telebit T-2500]
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ULT = 9600 Hayes V & 9600 v.32 [Hayes Ultra]
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ULT2 = 9600 Hayes V/14.4k v.32bis [Hayes Ultra 14400]
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VH = 9600 Hayes V Series [Hayes V-series]
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V32 = 9600 CCITT v.32 Brands will vary
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V32A = 9600 CCITT v.32/12k v.32bis Brands will vary
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V32B = 14,400 CCITT v.32bis Brands will vary
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* = Unknown Modem Type - Reported as 9600
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DISCLAIMERS:
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- Because these numbers have not been verified, the Compiler of 96LIST will
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not be responsible for erroneous information.
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- Inclusion/exclusion of a BBS is NOT an endorsement/condemnation of the BBS.
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ERRORS & ADDITIONS:
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- If you should find a number on the list that is NOT a modem number, please
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notify the DownTown BBS so it can be noted & removed from the next release.
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- If there is an error or if a BBS updates/modifies modem[s], please contact
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the DownTown BBS.
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- If you are a SysOp and wish to be included in the next release of 96LIST,
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please contact the DownTown BBS with the applicable information.
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- The 96LIST itself should not be modified.
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- An errata file with the sample format is included for recording update
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information, errors, new additions and any other changes as might likely
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occur between formal updates.
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- 96UPDATE.TXT should be APPENDED to with the modifiers name and date of
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modification. This will help maintain a chronological order to 96LIST.
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THE DOWNTOWN BBS
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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213-484-0260 [3/12/2400bps]
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800 Megabytes of Adult Graphics
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1.6 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Library Storage
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14.4k HST, v.32 and v.32bis subscriber lines available
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PCP via CALAN -- Starlink via Vernon
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SnailMail Address
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DownTown BBS
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752 E. Valley Blvd
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Alhambra, CA 91801
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CLOSING COMMENTS & EDITORIALIZING
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09/01/91
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~~~~~~~~ AREA CODE CHANGES
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With the growing number of telephones, some areas are being split into
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two or more new, different area codes. If your BBS or one that you know
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of is being changed to a different area code, your help in updating the
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96LIST would be greatly appreciated.
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INDIVIDUAL AREA CODE LISTS - REGIONAL LISTS
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I've been asked by several people whether I would create Regional versions
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of 96LIST or include countries other than the US and Canada. This is a bit
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more than I'm prepared to do, but if anyone else wants to undertake the
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project, I'll assist where possible. I've also been asked whether I would
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include 2400 bps boards. There are already several other national BBS lists
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that do this a whole lot better - and it must be a monsterous task.
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2400bps NUMBERS on 96LIST
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Someone remarked that they found some 2400 bps numbers listed on 96LIST.
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The ones that are actually listed as 2400 are usually because they are the
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only PUBLIC numbers available to first time callers, with the 9600+ lines
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reserved for validated or subscribing users. The 9600+ lines are listed so
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users can verify the lines are there. Other sysops have only their public
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access node listed with multiple modem types. These are sometimes 2400bps
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and the modem types listed are supported on the other nodes on unlisted
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numbers. I can only list information as it is reported to me - if there
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are those of you who want to verify these numbers, your help would be
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greatly appreciated. I've had more than a few Sysops submit their BBS number
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in order to get free advertising without having 9600+ capabilities. If you
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know of anyone doing this and disapprove as I do, let me know and I'll
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create a new file called BOGUS96.LST so they can live in infamy.
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19,200 and 38,400
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Those of you who have seen me on nets know my stance on 19.2k and 38.4k
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claims. If I see an ad or receive a listing for these figures, they will
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be listed as Modulation Type (HST, Hayes, etc) and 9600. There is no modem
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that will CONNECT at 19.2k or 38.4k - these claims are usually arrived at
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through DTE/DCE rates or through data compression. I won't use 96LIST to
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promote this myth by listing 19.2k or 38.4k claims.
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10/01/91
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I want to re-emphasize that I will NOT publish the comm port settings of
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BBS's. It's almost an accepted practice that the comm port will be
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initialized and locked at either 19.2k or 38.4k. 96LIST would require
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constant revision to keep up with the way sysops change the DTE/DCE rates
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depending on minor hardware changes. I've been flamed on some networks by
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some Sysops who insist the DTE/DCE rate is more important than the actual
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CONNECT rate. Typically, these Sysops run boards which are 9600 with MNP5
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or use an uncommon proprietary modulation technique and they might feel at
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a disadvantage due to the 14.4k BBS's with v.42bis. I will not knowingly
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list these BBS's as other than their true speed and connect method. I would
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appreciate your support if you agree with my policy.
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If you disagree with my policy, I strongly encourage whoever feels strongly
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enough about this to start their own BBS list that uses this method and I
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would like my system listed as 2 lines at 19.2k (actually 2400, but I will
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initialize the port at 19.2k) and the other two 9600+ lines as 38.4k.
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[Soap Box Mode OFF - Happy Modemming!]
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