RelayNet (tm) Conference List
Conference Coordinator - James Wall, Node ID ->DREAM
May 26, 1992
Your board may not carry all these conferences. If you spot a
conference you would like, ask your sysop. The numbers listed below
reflect the national conference number, those on your bulletin board
may be different. Also, some networks that we share conferences with
do not allow or have the capability for *Private* or *Receiver Only*
messages, due to software differences. Please check with the Host of
the Conference to make sure that such capabilities are available.
The following conferences are available to all *RelayNet (tm)*
members. The message traffic ratings are listed immediately below
but may fluctuate between levels at times. These ratings are based
on the latest message traffic at the NetHub.
Activity Msgs/Day
light 1-10
moderate 11-30
high 30-60
high+ 61 and above
NAME: SYSOPS
NUMBER: 1
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering around the operation of
bulletin boards including the daily operation from
a SysOp point of view and the various software
available for BBS's such as PCBoard, GAP, RBBS,
Wildcat etc. Personal experiences are always
invited and welcomed.
HOST: Tom Engle Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: 4$SALE (Buy and Sell)
NUMBER: 2
DESCRIPTION: Items for sale, wanted or willing to exchange
advertisements left primarily by users, with a
focus on computer items. Dealers are invited but
they may not advertise the same wares more than
once a week and they must identify themselves as
dealers.
HOST: Howard Belasco Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: CURRENT EVENTS/DEBATE
NUMBER: 3
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centered around current political
events or social issues. All opinions are welcomed
and discussions at times may be quite intense.
HOST: Keith Standifer Node ID ->ONANDUP
CO-HOST Ric Johnson Node ID ->GTBBS
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: COMMON - NETWORK MESSAGE CENTER
NUMBER: 4
DESCRIPTION: This conference is carried by every BBS in
RelayNet (tm). It is here that you can leave
messages to any other user in the network,
introduce yourself to others, scan for network
information, leave questions to members of the
Steering Committee or locate a BBS in a specific
location. Messages are limited to 10 lines,
including quoting, courtesy-only messages are
encouraged and general discussion is
discouraged. On systems where R/O mail is not
available, routed messages are suggested. Once
meeting your party, please move to the more
appropriate conference.
HOST: Thom Howell, Steering Committee, Node ID ->MORE
CoHOST: Lana Fox Node ID ->MODEMZNE
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: PCBHINTS
NUMBER: 5
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for all PCBoard sysops (and future
Sysops) who have questions on setting up and using
Clark Development Co.'s PCBoard BBS software package.
This is not being set up to supplant Salt Air as the
definitive source for all PROBLEMS with PCBoard software.
David Terry of Clark Development Co. monitors this
conference and offers his valuable input.
HOST: Lyle Giese Node ID ->BMCBBS
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: TECHNICAL
NUMBER: 6
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering around the technical side of
computers with an emphasis on hardware of both IBM
and IBM - clone equipment. This is a general
conference and may overlap other conferences.
HOSTS: Yan Juras Node ID ->MOONDOG
Mark Adams Node ID ->PARTY
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: DESKTOP PUBLISHING
NUMBER: 7
DESCRIPTION: Discussions center not only around DTP packages
(Ventura, Pagemaker etc.) but hardware involved in
this type of publishing as well.
HOST: Rod Rodrigues Node ID ->EAGLE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SPORTS
NUMBER: 8
DESCRIPTION: Discussions include the sport of the season as well
as upcoming sporting events. This conference
covers the major sports in this country such as
baseball, football, hockey, racing and basketball,
as well as world-wide sports such as soccer.
HOST: Michael Mathews Node ID ->OZONE
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: COMMUNICATIONS
NUMBER: 9
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering around modems and
communication packages in general. There may be
overlap with the more specific conferences but this
is a good conference to begin with if you have
questions about getting started in using your modem
effectively.
HOST: Michael Meacham Node ID ->GRAPEVNE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: PROGRAMMING
NUMBER: 10
DESCRIPTION: General discussions about programming languages
that are not covered in a more specific conference.
HOST: Curt Akin Node ID ->MORE
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: MEDICAL
NUMBER: 11
DESCRIPTION: Discussions center around current health issues,
new medical techniques, computers in medicine and
general medical information. Periodically the host
offers medical update bulletins on specific topics
of interest to the non-medical user.
HOSTS: Manuel Casiano M.D. Node ID ->WTHREEJP
Bonnie Anthony M.D. Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: SOFTWARE REVIEWS
NUMBER: 12
DESCRIPTION: General question and answer conference on various
software packages. This conference may overlap
with those of a more specific nature.
HOST: Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: PHOTO
NUMBER: 13
DESCRIPTION: Topics include photographic techniques, equipment,
photographic development and current trends in
photography.
HOST: Paul Segal Node ID ->CAPCON
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: HARDDISK
NUMBER: 14
DESCRIPTION: Hard Drive technology including discussions for all
types of hard drives to controller cards and their
formatting. All types of problem solving from hard
disk failure to formatting procedures.
HOST: **To be announced**
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: HAM
NUMBER: 15
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centered around HAM radio equipment,
problems, trends including announcements of
impending HAMFESTS.
HOST: Bob Shuck Node ID ->CAPCON
Co-Host: Scott Keating Node ID ->CAPCON
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: ENTERTAINMENT
NUMBER: 16
DESCRIPTION: Light discussion centered on current movies, books,
TV and radio including reviews.
HOST: Jim Weddle Node ID ->WTHREEJP
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: LOCAL AREA NETWORK
NUMBER: 17
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussions on local area networking
including Novell, Lantastic and others.
HOST: Bob Browne Node ID ->SOLUTION
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: AMIGA
NUMBER: 18
DESCRIPTION: Discussion specific to the Amiga computer including
user tips, software, operating system and hardware
configurations.
HOST: Ken Halfon Node ID ->LOTU
Co HOST Howard Belasco NOde ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: LEGAL
NUMBER: 19
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of topical legal issues with some focus
on computers but all legal arenas are welcomed and
encouraged. Host presents users with current legal
questions, encourages discussions which are
followed by extended factual information. Host
also prepares position papers which are generally
available to the network.
HOST: Mark Laid Node ID ->HOLISTIC
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: MAC
NUMBER: 20
DESCRIPTION: Discussion specific to the Macintosh computer
including user tips, software, operating systems
and hardware configurations.
HOST: Yi Sun Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: DATABASE
NUMBER: 21
DESCRIPTION: General technical discussions of the major database
products currently available including Paradox,
Dbase and others. This conference may overlap
other conferences on the network.
HOST: Rod Rodrigues Node ID ->EAGLE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: AVIATION
NUMBER: 22
DESCRIPTION: General discussions centered on flying, types of
airplanes, instrumentation, licensing requirements
and airparks.
HOST: Kelvin Hyatt Node ID ->CENTER
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: USROBOTICS
NUMBER: 23
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussion of all USR products including
the 9600 HST and the dual standard V.32 modems.
HOST: Jim Daly Node ID ->TREASURE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: UPLINK (Chit-Chat)
NUMBER: 24
DESCRIPTION: General chit-chat conference which includes both
technical and non-technical discussions. For those
users who would like to just chat with another
person or for topics that don't fit into any other
conference. Topics of debate are specifically
excluded from this conference area.
HOSTS: Paul McGinness Node ID ->@ACC
Bob Litty Node ID ->MODEMZNE
ACTIVITY: high++
NAME: NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
NUMBER: 25
DESCRIPTION: A private conference established for the various
sysops and conference hosts to discuss issues
pertinent to the administration of the network.
HOST: Steering Committee
ACTIVITY: high
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
NAME: SPREADSHEETS
NUMBER: 27
DESCRIPTION: Discussions about different kinds of spreadsheets
including Lotus, Excel and Quattro Pro.
HOST: Ken Mason Node ID ->HOLISTIC
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: RBBS
NUMBER: 28
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussion on RBBS software.
HOST: Ken Goosens Node ID ->DIAMOND
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: LAPTOP COMPUTERS
NUMBER: 29
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to the users of Laptop
computers, a place for answers and advice on purchasing
and tips on using these small wonders.
HOST: Dave Schubert Node ID ->CASINO
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SCI-FI
NUMBER: 30
DESCRIPTION: Light conversations about science fiction books,
movies, authors and television shows excluding Star
Trek for which there is a separate conference.
HOSTS: John Farley Node ID ->MOONDOG
Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: MUSIC
NUMBER: 31
DESCRIPTION: Discussions include all types of music from Mozart
to Rock 'N Roll. Discussions include current
bands, music-related software, operas, musicals
and records.
HOST: John Bishop Node ID ->CHANNEL
Co-Host: Allen Porter Node ID ->ICEHOUSE
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: BROADCAST PROFESSIONALS
NUMBER: 32
DESCRIPTION: Broadcast Professionals deals with issues faced daily by
those who work in TV and Radio industries. High School and
College students considering broadcasting as a career, may
want to monitor this conference to see not just what issues
broadcasters face, but how these issues are dealt with and
resolved. The scope of this conference WILL NOT include
engineering issues or discussion.
HOST: Bill Blomgren Node ID ->PETEXCH
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: FINANCIAL
NUMBER: 33
DESCRIPTION: General discussions pertaining to stocks, bonds,
and investments as well as software pertinent to
these topics.
HOST: Alan Sislin Node ID ->MARKET
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: GAMES
NUMBER: 34
DESCRIPTION: Light discussion of commercial, shareware,video and
computer games, game doors and board games. Including hints,
ideas, and reviews.
HOST: Jim O'Connor Node ID ->DREAM
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: MOTORSPORTS
NUMBER 35
DESCRIPTION: Light discussions of all forms of motorsports
competition, fanfare news, as well as talk of
events from the heart of race country.
HOST: Brandon Hayden Node ID ->HNIS
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: ROOTS
NUMBER: 36
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of all things related to researching one's
Family History and Heritage. Discussions include
Computer software, assistance with research, and how
to begin or where to look for additional information.
This conference is for both the Beginner and Experienced
Genealogists.
HOST: Fleet Teachout Node ID ->HNIS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: HISTORY
NUMBER: 37
DESCRIPTION: Serious discussions about historical events and
their impact on the present day.
HOST: Robert Southee Node ID ->CHEVY
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: ROLE PLAYING GAMES (RPG)
NUMBER: 38
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for various on-line Role Playing games.
Also discussions on new role-playing game systems and ways
to improve user's campaigns.
HOST: Paul Sink Node ID ->CCSBBS
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: VACATION
NUMBER: 39
DESCRIPTION: Light discussion on vacation planning, places to
visit and restaurants to eat at while on vacation.
HOST: Peter Marrero Node ID ->WINESHOP
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: WRITERS
NUMBER 40
DESCRIPTION: A forum for writers -- professional, amateur, and wanna-be
writers to get together to discuss the worlds of fiction,
non-fiction and poetry.
HOSTS: Steve King Node ID ->PORTSHOP
Lyn Rust Node ID ->BALLYHOO
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: MILITARY
NUMBER: 41
DESCRIPTION: Military personnel helping one another with
military issues.
HOST: Mike Dutton Node ID ->MEDINFO
CO-HOST Jack Hoch Node ID ->TELEPHNE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: TEENS
NUMBER: 42
DESCRIPTION: A conference limited to those between 12-19. For
meeting other teen-agers and light chatter.
HOST: Rick Osterberg Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: BBS ADS
NUMBER: 43
DESCRIPTION: A conference devoted to the placement of BBS ads.
Please do not place any ansi ads
as they may change the colors on the receiving BBS.
HOST: Jon Amato Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: WINDOWS
NUMBER: 44
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of Microsoft Windows or Windows 386 and
related software.
HOSTS: Gregg Hommel Node ID ->CRS
Bob Malakoff Node ID ->PROPC
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: MULTI-TASKERS
NUMBER: 45
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of various multi-taskers including
Tasqview. This conference may overlap with
other pertinent conferences.
HOST: Dave Williams Node ID ->CHAOS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: DISABLED
NUMBER: 46
DESCRIPTION: Light discussion as well as more technical software
and hardware discussions geared to particular
disabilities. Help is also offered with particular
problems that an individual may be facing in
obtaining services for his/her disability. Note
also that quoting boxes and 8-bit ASCII characters
are not welcome in this conference as they interfere
with the equipment of blind users.
HOSTS: Sheila Fava Node ID ->CAPCON
Bonnie Anthony M.D. Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MAGICK
NUMBER: 47
DESCRIPTION: This conference deals with the alteration of objective
reality through the alteration of subjective reality
(commonly called "magick"), or the simulation of same
(commonly called "stage magic").
HOST: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: ON-LINE
NUMBER: 48
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of various on-line services such as
Genie and Compu-Serve. Help with maximizing your
on-line time, discussions of various on-line
communication packages and features of various on
line systems.
HOST: Frederick Lonsdale Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: HANDYMAN
NUMBER: 49
DESCRIPTION: Topics include various do-it-yourself projects,
advice on materials, small home and auto repair
tips.
HOST: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: JOB BANK
NUMBER: 50
DESCRIPTION: A job-bank conference where both jobs wanted and
jobs available are placed. Users may leave their
qualifications and interests in the job market.
Help with resume writing is also available as are
helpful hints on working at home. Business opportunities
and MLM are better discussed in their respective
conferences.
HOST: Jeff Altman Node ID ->CAREER
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: MIDI
NUMBER: 51
DESCRIPTION: Discussions around MIDI software.
HOST: Randy Blackmond Node ID ->BASEMENT
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: PETS
NUMBER 52
DESCRIPTION: Advice on how to manage numerous pet problems from
cats and their claws to keeping ferrets, snakes and
other unusually animals. Advice available from
several DVM's.
HOST: Sue Smith Node ID ->CPUBBS
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: HOBBIES
NUMBER: 53
DESCRIPTION: Light discussions on collecting such things as
antiques, baseball cards, rare coins etc. Also
helpful tips on starting a hobby, financial aspects
of collecting, and notices of upcoming shows.
HOSTS: Gary Adkins Node ID ->ENTER
Debbie Gillham Node ID ->NETEAST
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: BULLETIN BOARD DOORS
NUMBER: 54
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of doors for various bulletin board
software. Help is offered with writing, debugging
and using door programs from both an author and a
user standpoint.
HOST: Michael Lee Node ID ->REDLINE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: BEER
NUMBER: 55
DESCRIPTION: A light discussion on home brewing of beers as well
as different beers offered across the US, Canada
and Europe.
HOST: Ed Bachmann Node ID ->EDSHOME
ACTIVITY: light to moderate
NAME: SHAREWARE PROGRAMS
NUMBER: 56
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of various shareware programs available
on BBS's as well as help with writing and
distribution of new shareware products.
HOST: Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: TOOLSHOP
NUMBER: 57
DESCRIPTION: This forum directly supports Sam Smith's programs
including ProDoor, ProBank, ProPack, ProKit and the
HS/Link protocol.
Discussions of upcoming releases, bug reports as
well as technical advice for both door writers and
users on all available products.
HOST: Sam Smith Node ID ->TOOLSHOP
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: PKWARE
NUMBER: 58
DESCRIPTION: Discussions, questions and tips regarding software from
PKWare, Inc. This includes the famous PKZIP/PKUNZIP
compression utilities.
HOST: Thomas Mahnke Node ID ->COMSYSTM
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MSI/QMODEM
NUMBER: 59
DESCRIPTION: This conference discusses one of the most popular
communications programs available for modem
communication with bulletin boards and other host
systems. Direct Support from Mustang Software
HOSTS: Mustang Support Staff
Michael Meacham Node ID ->GRAPEVNE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: IBM
NUMBER: 60
DESCRIPTION: This forum discuss various topics regarding the IBM
PC computer. This conference is filled with
technical data, and is the location to find the
latest product releases from IBM.
HOST: Bill Mertens Node ID ->MAGNET
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: WORDPERFECT
NUMBER: 61
DESCRIPTION: This conference directly supports all products of
WordPerfect Corporation, with particular attention
to the word processor.
HOST:
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: DESQVIEW
NUMBER: 62
DESCRIPTION: This conference hosted by Quarterdeck Systems,
Inc., discusses the DESQview program and the new
API programing interface to DESQview. Other multi
tasking software is not discussed within this
conference.
HOST: Gary Saxer
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: VETERANS
NUMBER: 63
DESCRIPTION: This conference will be the split-off from the
Military conference
HOST: Don Houston Node ID ->THEJAIL
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: POW/MIA MESSAGE CENTER
NUMBER: 64
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to all POW/MIA's from all of
the wars. The purpose is to provide information to anyone
who is interested in efforts to put pressure on the Local,
State and Federal Governments to help bring them home.
Messages are limited to 10 lines, including quoting.
Courtesy-only messages are encouraged and general
discussion is discouraged. Maybe this will help prevent
this from happening again! Please pray for their safe
return.
HOSTS: Ted Bouzounis Node ID ->OLYMPIC
Joni Bouzounis Node ID ->OLYMPIC
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 11/9/91
NAME: LOTUS
NUMBER: 65
DESCRIPTION: This conference is hosted by Lotus Inc and is
dedicated to discussions of all products of Lotus
Development.
HOST:
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: VENDORS
NUMBER: 66
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for the various manufacturers
who do NOT have their own private forums. This
conference offers direct user to vendor support.
HOST: Various vendors
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: TELIX
NUMBER: 67
DESCRIPTION: This conference directly supports Telix, the
communications program which is distributed world-
wide from Canada, by offering discussions of all
facets of the program including the highly
specialized script language.
HOSTS: Colin Sampleau
Jeff Woods Node ID ->MUSICAL
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: ARTHUR
NUMBER: 68
DESCRIPTION: This conference, an outgrowth of Sci-fi, offers
light discussions centered around King Arthur and
the knights of the round table.
HOST: David Honigsberg Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MYSTERY
NUMBER: 69
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of mystery writers, novels, television
shows and plays sharing the common theme of
whodunit.
HOSTS: Edwin Albetski Node ID ->NETEAST
Charlie Duncan Node ID ->AQUILA
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: SMALL BUSINESS WORK AT HOME
NUMBER: 70
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of issue surrounding working in your
residence including tax tips, physical set-ups,
setting up your own small business and obtaining
business.
HOST: Jim Wenzel Node ID ->GRAPEVNE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: WOMEN INVITE
NUMBER: 71
DESCRIPTION: A place for users to discuss virtually anything that pertains
to women. All Sysops that elect to carry this conference,
please be advised that it is strictly by invitation and this
rule is expected to honored. Requests for invitations are
sent to BONNIE ANTHONY at ->RUNNINGA in Womens (#80), routed
and R/O.
HOST: Kathi Webster Node ID ->GODFTHR
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: RECOVERY
NUMBER: 72
DESCRIPTION: A conference devoted to the addictions and recovery
from those addictions. Users supporting users. An
on-line AA meeting.
HOSTS: George Vairo Node ID ->BBSCS
Wayne Swanson Node ID ->HP
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: CUISINE
NUMBER: 73
DESCRIPTION: Discussions on food, restaurants, shopping tips and
recipes.
HOST: Howard Karten Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: UNIX
NUMBER: 74
DESCRIPTION: Discussions about the UNIX operating system.
HOST: John McNamara Node ID ->MAC
CO-HOST Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: COMIC BOOKS
NUMBER: 75
DESCRIPTION: Discussions concerning comic books, comic strips,
animation, and related subjects, past, present, and
future.
HOST: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: RELIGION
NUMBER: 76
DESCRIPTION: Discussions surrounding different religions as well
as religious issue debate.
HOST: Steve Wilson Node ID ->FERRET
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: UBBS BBS SOFTWARE
NUMBER: 77
DESCRIPTION: Discussions concerning the latest BBS Software to hit the
market.
HOST: Mark Robbins Node ID ->SSANCTUM
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 2/27/91
NAME: POLITICS
NUMBER: 78
DESCRIPTION: A debate conference with a special emphasis on the
political and social issues of the day. This
conference may overlap with other conferences
available on the network.
HOST: Bill Lucy Node ID ->LRBBS
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: PHILOSOPHY
NUMBER: 79
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of both the classical philosophers and
more modern day writers as well as philosophical
issues of the times. This conference may overlap
with several other conferences available on the
network.
HOST: Martin Brampton Node ID ->MSINFO
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: WOMEN
NUMBER: 80
DESCRIPTION: A conference devoted to women's issues, including
feminism, lesbianism, equal rights, equal pay and
other current issues of interest to women. This
conference is not exclusive for women participants.
HOST: Chris Engleman Node ID ->NOFRILLS
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: ASTROLOGY
NUMBER: 81
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering around astrology, its users,
its system of beliefs including learning how to
write horoscopes.
HOST: Jane Stein Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GLOBAL UPLINK
NUMBER: 82
DESCRIPTION: Light conversations between users in the United
States, Canada, Europe and Japan
HOST: Lyle Davis Node ID ->BALLYHOO
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: SCIENCE
NUMBER: 83
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering around scientific issues of
the day and the history of the scientific method.
HOSTS: Glen Fredericks Node ID ->TOKEN
Fred Hapgood Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: NEWUSERS
NUMBER: 84
DESCRIPTION: A conference geared to new BBS users where help is
offered over a myriad of topics. Anyone may use
this conference to ask questions on any topic and
expect a response from a knowledgeable person on
the topic that is being queried.
HOST: Patrick Lee Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: BICYCLES
NUMBER: 85
DESCRIPTION: A conference geared to the bicycle enthusiast,
offering information and discussion on equipment,
riding strategies and upcoming events.
HOST: Bob Friedman Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: QMAIL READER
NUMBER: 86
DESCRIPTION: Support offered to all users of the qmail reader,
both shareware and deluxe version by the author of
the software.
HOST: Mark Herring Node ID ->PARTY
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: SATELLITE
NUMBER: 87
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of satellite equipment, uses and legal
constraints.
HOST: JM Dolan Node ID ->SATEL
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ASTRONOMY
NUMBER: 88
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of the stars, physical laws and
announcements of current news and events.
HOST: Ken Ough Node ID ->LUNACY
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GAP
NUMBER: 89
DESCRIPTION: Support conference for sysops and users of GAP
bulletin board software.
HOSTS: Darin May Node ID ->AIM
GAP authors Node ID ->AIM
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: OMEN TECHNOLOGY
NUMBER: 90
DESCRIPTION: Support conference for Omen Technology products.
HOSTS: Chuck Forsberg.
Bob Zimmerman Node ID ->METASYS
Activity: light
NAME: DIPLOMACY
NUMBER: 91
DESCRIPTION: On-line diplomacy game
HOST: Doug Kent Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: PARENTS
NUMBER: 92
DESCRIPTION: Conference for general discussions between parents
offering help with problems and tips on better
parenting.
HOST: Amy Daley Node ID ->STONE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: GREAT OUTDOORS
NUMBER: 93
DESCRIPTION: General discussions on enjoying the outdoors
whether it be by hiking, mountain climbing,
fishing, swimming or camping.
HOST: David Herndon Node ID ->ECLIPSE
ACTIVITY: light
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
NAME: BIOLOGY
NUMBER: 95
DESCRIPTION: Discussions around current issues in regards to all
life sciences that are so important to us in
today's world. This will include genetics, ecology,
bio-chemistry, bionics and exo-biology.
HOST: Doug MacLean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: SENIOR CITIZENS
NUMBER: 96
DESCRIPTION: A conference devoted to those over 55 to discuss
not only the issues of aging in America but to
provide companionship among people with similar
interests and problems.
HOST: *To Be Announced*
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: TURBO PASCAL
NUMBER: 97
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussions of Borland's TP program and
utilities.
HOST: Jason Hills Node ID ->CHEMEK
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: EZ READER
NUMBER: 98
DESCRIPTION: A support conference for those using the EZ reader
off-line mail reader.
HOSTS: Eric Cockrell Node ID ->CHANNEL
Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: QBASIC LANGUAGE
NUMBER: 99
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussion and help in programming with
QBasic.
HOST: Curt Akin Node ID ->MORE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: C LANGUAGE
NUMBER: 100
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussion and help in programming with
C, all C languages are included.
HOST: Doug Maclean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
CoHOST: Alan Eldridge Node ID ->BBSCS
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: STAR TREK
NUMBER: 101
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of Star Trek Ideas and Technology
HOSTS: Jonathan Schulman Node ID ->SADDLE
Garry Baker Node ID ->SEVENSEA
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: TRADING CARDS
NUMBER: 102
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for those that collect sports and
non-sports "bubble gum" cards. This hobby is one of the
fastest growing in the country. This conference is where
one who collects these cards can post, buy, sell and trade
messages or collect information from other collectors.
HOST: Mike Tilford NOde ID ->MEOW
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 12/1/91
NAME: CLIPPER
NUMBER: 103
DESCRIPTION: Technical help with Clipper. This conference may
overlap with other conferences available on the
network.
HOST: Robert Laszko Node ID ->FILEBANK
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: RELAY USERS
NUMBER: 104
DESCRIPTION: This public conference is for users, sysops, and
the Steering Committee to meet and discuss network
issues. All users are invited to present any ideas
or ask any questions they have concerning the
network, its rules, and its conferences.
HOST: The Steering Committee
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: FIREARMS
NUMBER: 105
DESCRIPTION: A discussion of all kinds of firearms. Sale of
firearms across state lines is forbidden by federal
law so please no ads in this conference whatsoever.
HOST: Neil Hoffman Node ID ->GATEWAYS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SCUBA
NUMBER: 106
DESCRIPTION: A conference that is dedicated to the SCUBA divers in
our network, and hosted by a certified PADI SCUBA
Instructor, IDC Staff Instructor, and who also teaches 7
types of specialty diving. Discussion is open to all
folks from the absolute novice to the experienced diver.
HOST: Tom Kellen Node ID ->PARADIGM
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: COMPUCOMM
NUMBER: 107
DESCRIPTION: Manufacturers support conference for one of the newest
High Speed modems to come along. This modem promises to be
one of the hottest items in the BBS World in the very near
future!
HOST: Manufacturer's Rep Node ID ->GENERAL
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 03/04/91
NAME: ENGINEERING
NUMBER: 108
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussions of interest to engineers.
HOST: Wayne Vearil Node ID ->ENERGY
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ANSI CODES
NUMBER: 109
DESCRIPTION: Ansi messages, screens, drawings or whatever your
creative streak can put into a message.
HOST: Dave Dennett Node ID ->GRAPEVNE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: XYWRITE
NUMBER: 110
DESCRIPTION: Support for the word processor XYWrite.
HOSTS: Steven Dubin Node ID ->MOONDOG
Shelley Dubin Node ID ->MOONDOG
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GADGETS
NUMBER: 111
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of gadgets, where to get 'em, new and
interesting products and how to use.
HOST: Keith Luken Node ID ->PHANTASM
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: CAD
NUMBER: 112
DESCRIPTION: Computer-aided design conference. Covers all the
various CAD programs.
HOST: Jon Fleming Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: BOATING
NUMBER: 113
DESCRIPTION: A conference dedicated to the Boaters. This conference
is shared with MetroLink
HOST: Pete Horne Node ID ->MAINENET
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MAINFRAME
NUMBER: 114
DESCRIPTION: Technical discussions about both VAX and IBM
mainframes.
HOST: IBM/Bill Johnson Node ID ->VERNON
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: HOMEHNTS
NUMBER: 115
DESCRIPTION: This conference will be devoted to all phases of
successfully running a home. This will encompass
exchanging household hints, discussion and hopefully
solutions for users household problems and any other
topics which are home related
HOSTS: Sam Kaplin Node ID ->HAVEN
Robin Fowler Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: * NEW * DATE 5/26/92
NAME: DR. WHO
NUMBER: 116
DESCRIPTION: For all the fans of the time traveling Doctor
Who of PCS Fame
HOST: Jon Hutto Node ID ->FORUM
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: R/C RADIO CONTROL
NUMBER: 117
DESCRIPTION: A conference for the discussion of radio controlled
aircraft, cars, tanks, you name it.
HOST: Tim Pickett Node ID ->ULTIMATE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: BOYAN
NUMBER: 118
DESCRIPTION: All questions about Boyan Communication software
are welcomed and encouraged.
HOSTS: Justin Boyan Node ID ->EDSHOME
Lee Breeden Node ID ->RUNNINGA
Doug MacLean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: APPLE
NUMBER: 119
DESCRIPTION: Questions about the Apple II and Apple GS
computers.
HOST: Mike Baumann Node ID ->APPLEWIZ
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MEN'S ISSUES
NUMBER: 120
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of issues that relate to men, such as
divorce, child custody, friendships, being gay
etc. Open to men and women.
HOST: Frank Hagan Node ID ->THEMAIN
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: DEADHEAD
NUMBER: 121
DESCRIPTION: A conference for Grateful Dead fans and followers, to
discuss the music, the group and the fans
HOSTS: Jeff Groden Node ID ->TOWER
Klaus Bender Node ID ->DEADBORD
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MSWORD
NUMBER: 122
DESCRIPTION: For support of Microsoft's Word
HOST: Bob Zimmerman Node ID ->METASYS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: TELEMATE
NUMBER: 123
DESCRIPTION: A vendor support conference for the new
communications program Telemate. Hosted by the
author - Winfred Hu.
HOSTS: Winfred Hu Node ID ->UTOU
Kevin Carr Node ID ->UTOU
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: 4DOS
NUMBER: 124
DESCRIPTION: Support for 4DOS, the popular Command.com
replacement. Hosted by the authors - Rex Conn and Tom
Rawson
HOST: Rex Conn Node ID ->DCINFO
Tom Rawson Node ID ->CHANNEL
NetHost: Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: GAY ISSUES
NUMBER: 125
DESCRIPTION: A place to discuss gay rights, issues, AIDS etc.
Gay bashing is NOT acceptable in this conference
and will not be tolerated.
HOST: Bob Browne Node ID ->SOLUTION
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: HORROR
NUMBER: 126
DESCRIPTION: A forum for discussion of horror movies, books etc.
HOST: Ben Sansing Node ID ->CHAOS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: PHONES
NUMBER: 127
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering on telephone communications and
telephone industry activities. Subjects would include,
but not be limited to, ISDN, wiring, noise troubles and
reporting problems, new technology and terminology,
800 numbers, BBS's on 900 numbers, phone rates around
the country for various services, new services
available, telephone nostalgia, and anything deemed
suitable to the conference host.
HOST: Doug Haire Node ID ->TELEPHNE
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 09/28/91
NAME: MODEMS/MODEM SUPPORT
NUMBER: 128
DESCRIPTION: A conference to discuss modems, problems, fixes etc.
Vendor support encouraged
HOST: Fred Barra Node ID ->MODTECH
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 10/29/91
NAME: TANDY
NUMBER: 129
DESCRIPTION: For support for most all things "Computer" from
Tandy "Radio Shack".
HOST: James Ng Node ID ->GATEWAYS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: BATCH
NUMBER: 130
DESCRIPTION: Support for the most used programming language in
the DOS world. Who doesn't use a least a few batch
files?
HOST: Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 131
DESCRIPTION:
HOST:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: CHESS
NUMBER: 132
DESCRIPTION: This conference is being set up for all of
the chess enthusiasts who wish to have "Play-by-net"
games.
HOST: Israel Silverman Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ATARI-ST
NUMBER: 133
DESCRIPTION: This is a user support conference for all of
the Atari ST computer users in the network.
HOST: Mason Taube Node ID ->VERNON
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: PROCOMM
NUMBER: 134
DESCRIPTION: This is a user support conference for people
using the ProComm or ProComm + communications
package.
HOST: David Lecin Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MASM
NUMBER: 135
DESCRIPTION: This is another spinoff from the programming
conference dedicated to people who work with
the bits and bytes... Macro Assembler.
HOST: Doug MacLean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: OOPS
NUMBER: 136
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for discussions centered on
the newest wrinkle in programming: Object
Oriented Programming. This discipline spans several
languages and includes Turbo Pascal 5.5 and C++.
HOST: Doug MacLean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
CoHOST: Alan Eldridge Node ID ->BBSCS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: BBS SOFTWARE
NUMBER: 137
DESCRIPTION: This conference is designed as a place where all
current and neophyte sysops can come and discuss the
merits/benefits of the multitude of systems available
to run a BBS.
HOST: Peter Mengel Node ID ->MODEMZNE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: WILDCAT! SYSOPS
NUMBER: 138
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for sysops and users of Wildcat to
dialogue and discuss issues surrounding using Wildcat and
non Mustang third party utilities.
HOST: Tim Saari Node ID ->ZARNO
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: FIRE/EMS
NUMBER: 139
DESCRIPTION: Run by two EMS personnel this conference is open to
all EMS/Fire personnel and anyone else interested in
these valuable professions.
HOSTS: Lou Kairys Node ID ->RUNNINGB
Bob Shuck Node ID ->CAPCON
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: RELATIONSHIPS
NUMBER: 140
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for the exploration and
discussion of the issues and concerns common
to all kinds of relationships -- work, family,
friends, significant others -- including communication,
cooperation and conflict resolution, work and play,
and intimacy and separation.
HOST: Brian Miller Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MOTORCYCLES
NUMBER: 141
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for all of the motorcyclists in
the relay.
HOST: David Moore Node ID ->THEPIER
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: BBS ISSUES (BBSIssue)
NUMBER: 142
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of issues and opinions relevant to the
operation of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), designed
specifically to allow BBS callers and sysops to discuss
issues of common interest. Any thread relating to the
operation of a BBS, or to how callers interact with a BBS
is open in this conference. The conference is NOT limited
to RIME-related issues.
HOST: Robert Hoffman Node ID ->CLIPII
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 3/23/92
NAME: POLICE
NUMBER: 143
DESCRIPTION: Partner to the EMS/Fire conference.
HOST: Dave Williams Node ID ->CHAOS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ROBOCOMM
NUMBER 144
DESCRIPTION Produce support of Robocomm from the author
HOST: Dan Parsons Node ID ->GROUPONE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: RBASE
NUMBER: 145
DESCRIPTION: Support for RBase provided by those users quite
experienced in the use of this program, including
several RBase users group
HOST: Jim Adams Node ID ->MOONDOG
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: QEDIT
NUMBER: 146
DESCRIPTION: This is a direct product support conference hosted by
SEMWare, the authors of Qedit.
HOSTS: Richard Blackburn Node ID ->SEMWARE
Kyle Watkins Node ID ->SEMWARE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SCOUTING
NUMBER: 147
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for all boy/girl scouts in the
net.
HOST: Brad Hughes Node ID ->GODFTHR
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: FRACTALS
NUMBER: 148
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to discussions about chaos
theory, fractal geometry and cellular automata. Topics
include software such as FRACTINT and Ca Lab, code for
programming your own creations, speculation about the
broad implications of chaos theory and descriptions of
many practical applications in the physical biological and
social sciences. No particular expertise is required to
enjoy this conference and numerous submissions consists of
short tutorial's or software and book reviews.
HOST: Peter Longo Node ID ->IDEALS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MAJORBBS
NUMBER: 149
DESCRIPTION: This conference will be for MajorBBS owners. It will
support the UTI driver MjrUTI as well.
HOSTS: Skip Potter (Author of MjrUTI) Node ID ->TOPGUN
Tim Stryker (author of MajorBBS).
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: GAME DESIGN
NUMBER: 150
DESCRIPTION: This conference covers the design of games, including
board, computer, and role playing. This also covers the
creation of variations of games, including the design of
universes for ROLE PLAYING games.
HOST: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SPITFIRE BBS SOFTWARE
NUMBER: 151
DESCRIPTION: The conference will deal with the use and maintenance
of SPITFIRE BBS by Mike Woltz, SFUTI by Bob Browne
and other SPITFIRE related software.
HOSTS: Mike Woltz Author Node ID ->SPITFIRE
Tom Kellen Node ID ->PARADIGM
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: COMMO
NUMBER: 152
DESCRIPTION: This conference will support a new communications
program, written in ASM and supported by the author.
HOST: Fred Brucker Node ID ->DIRASNT
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: LASER PRINTERS
NUMBER: 153
DESCRIPTION: This conference will support all brands and models
of laser printers.
HOST: Ken Mason Node ID ->HOLISTIC
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: WEATHER
NUMBER: 154
DESCRIPTION: The conference will discuss weather from a
scientific standpoint.
HOST: Wally Kinnan Node ID ->COMPTRON
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: DATA PROTECTION
NUMBER: 155
DESCRIPTION: The conference will deal with virii, trojans, and
other data destroying programs and ways to prevent
them.
HOST: Yan Juras Node ID ->MOONDOG
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: C64/C128
NUMBER: 156
DESCRIPTION: A forum for the discussion of Commodore Computers including
Pet, Vic, Max, B Series, +4, C=64 & 128.
HOST: Ken Halfon Node ID ->LOTU
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: DISNEY
NUMBER: 157
DESCRIPTION: Devoted to all things Disney.... from the Theme Parks
(Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland and
Euro Disney Resort), to the classic motion pictures, to
Disney Television, collectibles and much more. Answers to
your questions, information for planning your trips and
much more. (NOTE: The Disney Conference is in no way
sponsored by the Walt Disney Corporation or any
subsidiary, and the "RIME NETWORK" or the host of this
conference has no personal or professional ties with any
Disney Company.)
HOST: Chris Harrower Node ID ->LABB
ACTIVITY: *NEW* 12/9/91
NAME: SOUNDCARDS
NUMBER: 158
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for the technical support of all
sound cards, along with ADLIB card and and the
commercial and shareware software that supports it.
HOST: Adam Wiggins Node ID ->SOARING
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: NINTENDO
NUMBER: 159
DESCRIPTION: This conference covers all Video Games. Discussion
involves game hints for all popular systems. NES,
Genesis, TG, Gameboy etc. Young and old alike
participating in a great form of fun. Conference is
shared with MetroLink.
HOST: Bryan Pike Node ID ->HAVEN
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SOI (Survivors Of Incest)
NUMBER: 160
DESCRIPTION: Online meeting and discussions of SOI issues, trouble
with anger, learning of innocence, helping each other
to deal with life situations, learning to protect our
children, other abuse situations welcome.
HOST: Shelley Dean Node ID ->OLDTOWN
CO-HOST Mike Fitzgerald Node ID ->STRUPPI
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 03/04/91
NAME: COMPUTER USERS GROUPS
NUMBER: 161
DESCRIPTION: A place for all Computer User Groups to discuss upcoming
publications, previously published data, and general problems
faced by users groups in todays computer world.
HOST: Dave Jones Node ID ->COLOR
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GT BBS
NUMBER: 162
DESCRIPTION: Support conference for the GTPower Terminal and Host
program from P&M Software. B.J. Guillot, the UTI author
that allows GT to interface with PC-Relay software is
present in the conference as well. Many hekpful GT Sysops
are here as well.
HOST: Bryan Pike Node ID ->HAVEN
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: CONFERENCE HOSTS CONFERENCE
NUMBER: 163
DESCRIPTION: All Conference Hosts are asked to join this conference so we
can better discuss problems, and ways to avoid problems.
Another use will be the discussion of new ways to better
advertise our existing conferences.
HOST: Conference Coordinator
Steering Committee
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: RUNNING AND BEING
NUMBER: 164
DESCRIPTION: This conference will serve as a meeting place for
runners and/or joggers all over. Its purpose is to
share insights, encouragements, and publish upcoming
racing events on a regional basis (as available).
While its central theme is running, comments pertaining
to other aerobic activities are both encouraged and
welcome. Newcomers as well as veterans are invited to
participate.
HOST: Jeff Altman Node ID ->CAREER
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 03/15/91
NAME: FORTH LANGUAGE
NUMBER: 165
DESCRIPTION: Conference dedicated to Forth Language Programming.
Bridged with GENIE
HOST: Jerry Shifrin
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: NO-SMOKING
NUMBER: 166
DESCRIPTION: Discussions on various ways to quit smoking.
Shared Conference with MetroLink
HOST: Wendy Ridell
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
NUMBER: 167
DESCRIPTION: Discussions on various weight loss programs.
Shared Conference with MetroLink
HOST: Pat Wilson Metrolink Host
Jay Rapkin Rime Host Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GEOWORKS
NUMBER: 168
DESCRIPTION: This conference discusses GEOWORKS Ensmble and Geoworks
Pro, and operates as a medium for other geoworks users to
exchange information and inform other users of the
features of these programs.
HOST: Bob Neal Node ID ->CHQBBS
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 12/14/91
NAME: COCO
NUMBER: 169
DESCRIPTION: Discussion on and about the TRS Color Computer
HOSTESS: Nancy Ward Node ID ->CLDNINE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: LANTASTIC
NUMBER: 170
DESCRIPTION: Lantastic Hardware support from manufacturer, ARTISOFT
HOST: J. Gerring of Artisoft
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: FILE SEARCH
NUMBER: 171
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for the use of RIME participants to
search out those hard to get files, or to find files to do
a specific job or task. Users will place their post
requesting a specific file name that they are looking for,
or post a description of what the file should accomplish.
Responders would reply to the message with the specific
file name, and where the user will be able to pick it up.
This conference would also be open to those hobby
programmers that would be willing to write a program for
the user to fulfill the end result. This conference would
also help out BBS sysops in that it will help eliminate
the constant requests from their users regarding the
searching of files as described above.
HOST: Harv Welch Node ID ->CBYTES
ACTIVITY: * NEW* 12/19/91
NAME: DIRECTORY COMMANDER (dCOM)
NUMBER: 172
DESCRIPTION: Vendor support, questions and answers for dCOM - The
Directory Commander. Beta support will be accomplished
here via private R/O mail only. Users of dCOM are
encouraged to participate and provide answers to common
(and not so common) questions to other users.
HOST: Lee Fuller Node ID ->THEMCP
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 4/2/92
NAME: JAPAN CONFERENCE
NUMBER: 173
DESCRIPTION: A conference dedicated to the discussion of
Language, Culture, Foods, Current Events, Music,
Travel (advice, experiences), and History.
HOST: David Tay Node ID ->SHOPPER
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MEGAMAIL SUPPORT
NUMBER: 174
DESCRIPTION: This conference will support the MegaMail off-line
reader and also supply support for the Door, by the
author.
HOSTS: Ron Simonton Node ID ->HOPTOWN
Ken Manuel Node ID ->BLUHORIZ
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: SYSTEM ANALYSIS
NUMBER: 175
DESCRIPTION: This conference will look at the development of a program
that takes place prior to the coding phase. It will cover
how to obtain information from the end user and how to
organize the data structures for inclusion into a program.
HOST: Doug Maclean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MAILDOORS (Maildoor)
NUMBER: 176
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to the various Maildoors that
are offered and now in use. Author support of their
various products is encouraged.
HOST: DENNIS MCCUNNEY Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: *NEW* 1/18/92
NAME: SEARCHLIGHT BBS
NUMBER: 177
DESCRIPTION: A forum provided for Searchlight Sysops and Users, by
Searchlight Sysops.
HOST: Paul Benkert Node ID ->CHARLIE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS WRITINGS (CRelWrit)
NUMBER: 178
DESCRIPTION: This conference is one that would include the writings of
all religions and what they say and how they relate. The
topics would include all denominational and religion
related writings and their constructs. The thrust of the
conference would be the full scope of the religious
world's writings and their interrelationships.
HOST: David Pollard Node ID ->RENAIS
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 3/15/92
NAME: STRANGE & UNEXPLAINED
NUMBER: 179
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of strange and unexplained phenomena including,
but not limited to, paranormal, UFO's, psychic phenomena,
anomalies of nature, strange creatures, and more.
HOST: Michael Solinas Node ID ->PDSSIGI
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: MENSA
NUMBER: 180
DESCRIPTION: Mensa is a not-for-profit organization whose purposes are
to ... provide a stimulating intellectual and social
environment for its members. This conference is for
sharing of activities, ideas and opinions and does not
require Mensa membership. Any opinions expressed herein
are those of the individual authors. The name "Mensa" is
registered to American Mensa Limited and used here with
permission. For additional info call 1-800-666-3672
HOST: Gene Hysner Node ID ->BTB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: REMEMBER WHEN?
NUMBER: 181
DESCRIPTION: A conference dedicated to memories, good and bad, of the
good old past. What ever happened to...???
HOST: Lou Kairys Node ID ->RUNNINGB
CoHOST: Howard Belasco Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: SPITFIRE SYSOPS
NUMBER: 182
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for SPITFIRE Sysops to be able to
discuss topics of their interest that do not necessarily
involve SPITFIRE related software. People who are not
SPITFIRE Sysops are welcome to participate as well!
HOST: Doug Klassen Node ID ->SOARING
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: METASYS AND SFMAIL SUPPORT
NUMBER: 183
DESCRIPTION: This conference will deal with the use and maintenance
of the SPITMAIL offline mail system for SPITFIRE by Bob
Zimmerman and other MetaùSys utilities and their use on
a SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System.
HOST: Bob Zimmerman Node ID ->METASYS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: WGM SOFTWARE
NUMBER: 184
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for support of all software produced
by WGM Computer Consulting. This is a support conference
by the author. Support includes the WGM-DMS (PCBoard
Directory Manipulation System) currently and future
programs to be released by the author.
HOST: Wayne Maas ->WGMBBS
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 03/23/91
NAME: PRIVATE
NUMBER: 185
DESCRIPTION:
HOST:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: MUSICIANS
NUMBER: 186
DESCRIPTION: Geared specifically toward performing musicians, both
professional and amateur, and other individuals involved
in the music business. Discussions, tips, anecdotes,
and personal experiences regarding the "nuts and bolts"
of the business. This is not another Music Conference.
HOST: Jon Amato Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: BRIEF TEXT EDITOR
NUMBER: 187
DESCRIPTION: A very powerful, flexible text editor, using "C/LISP" type
of macro language.
HOST: Doug McLean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
Co- Hosts: Terry Shankland Node ID ->TOOLSHOP
David Fox Node ID ->HIGHER
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GAMBLING
NUMBER: 188
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of methodology, strategies, and techniques of
all casino games, also Horse Racing, Jai-Alai, Poker and
Card-based games. Hosted by a former Licensed Las Vegas
Dealer.
HOST: Michael Solinas Node ID ->PDSSIGI
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GERMAN & YIDDISH LANGUAGE
NUMBER: 189
DESCRIPTION: Join us to converse (or just practice) your German or
Yiddish skills. Native speakers, Berlitz scholars,
teachers of the language, all are welcome.
HOST: Lynda Miller Node ID ->MOTHER
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 02/27/91
NAME: MODEM NEWS
NUMBER: 190
DESCRIPTION: A conference for and about the on-line magazine, Modem News,
hosted by the author.
HOST: Jeff Green Node ID ->MODMNEWS
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: ARCHIVING PROGRAMS
NUMBER: 191
DESCRIPTION: This conference will deal with most Archiving/Compression
programs in use today. It will include PKWare's products
as well as LHARC's compression program, amongst others.
HOSTS: Jason Hills Node ID ->CHEMEK
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: VIDEO EXCHANGE
NUMBER: 192
DESCRIPTION: This is a general consumer video conference for discussion
of all consumer video products and formats, tape and disc.
Reviews on the quality of new releases and products, and
the exchange of prerecorded video tapes and discs.
HOST: Dave Dennett Node ID ->GRAPEVNE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MISSING CHILDREN
NUMBER: 193
DESCRIPTION: A conference dedicated to helping in the search for
missing children across the country.
HOSTS: Gregg Snyder
Russell Coombs Node ID ->SMCIS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: FGS (Fifth Generation Systems Support)
NUMBER: 194
DESCRIPTION: Fifth Generation Systems Inc. supported conference.
Technical Support for all FGS products. Any questions you
have about FGS products will be answered directly by FGS
Tech Support on a daily basis.
HOST: Russell Jackson Node ID ->SOSINC
ACTIVITY: * New * 2/2/92
NAME: ASP SUPPORT
NUMBER: 195
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for those who use and support ASP
HOST: (Association Of Shareware Professionals) software, it's
distribution, and it's authors. Also, the conference
is to support any problems that may arise from the use
of ASP certified software, or problems that may be
encountered from the authors of ASP software. This is a
conference for ASP only. Non-ASP software is supported
in SHAREWARE (#56).
HOST: Clint McBee Node ID ->STCOMLNK
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 03/25/91
NAME: OS/2
NUMBER: 196
DESCRIPTION: This is a discussion area for topics related to all
versions of OS/2. This includes, but is not limited to
comparisons to other operating platforms, application
usage, application development, operating system usage and
future operating system plans
HOST: Andrew McElroy Node ID ->ERBBS
ACTIVITY: * New * 3/12/92
NAME: PRIVATE
NUMBER: 197
DESCRIPTION:
HOST:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: TAGLINES
NUMBER: 198
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of origins and off-shoots of various
"one-liners" as they are used in various mail networks.
Possible posts of short tagline lists upon occasion.
HOST: Charles Rice Node ID ->ATTIC
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 2/21/92
NAME: WIREWRAP
NUMBER: 199
DESCRIPTION: A place for electronics enthusiasts, engineers and hobbyists
to meet, share new ideas and discuss electronics, electrical
engineering and all associated topics. This is the place to
get information on the micro-controller chip you want to
design with, get some advice on wire wrapping a prototype
circuit board or where to find a particular chip.
HOST: Mark Balch Node ID ->HELIX
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: RIMENEWS
NUMBER: 200
DESCRIPTION: This is an ANNOUNCEMENT only conference that MUST be
carried by each node on the Network. We ask that you
specifically name this conference RIMENEWS and that you
clearly inform your users that this is an announcement
only conference and NO posting of any message is
permitted. This conference is open to all users and
sysops of the network for reading purposes only. All
posting to this conference will be done by the SC or the
Conference Coordinator. Any replies to announcements can
be made as routed and or r/o messages in USERS, ADMIN or
COMMON. Any replies placed in this conference will be
immediately moderated. If you as a sysop/conference
host/co-sysop/user, wish to have a message placed in this
conference, send the message (using any appropriate
conference such as Common, Admin, Hosts, Users) to Bonnie
Anthony (RUNNINGA), Howard Belasco (RUNNINGB), James Wall
(DREAM) and we will post it for you.
HOST: Steering Committee
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 12/9/91
NAME: DR-DOS
NUMBER: 201
DESCRIPTION: Digital Research Operating System. Discussions include
installation, options, features, how-to suggestions and
general help.
HOST: Christopher Bolin Node ID ->EMERALD
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 10/91
NAME: PCRELAY SUPPORT
NUMBER: 202
DESCRIPTION: A conference dedicated to the support of PCRelay
software, and is available to all networks running
PCRelay software.
HOST: Bonnie Anthony Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: TLX-HOST
NUMBER: 203
DESCRIPTION: When Dan Horn created his Telix Script "HOST3" over
a year ago, he also created a new very simple
method for ordinary folks to start up a very
capable BBS in minutes - literally! This conference
supports all versions of Dan's Host program, which
now includes a file database, a very small message
base, a full-screen visual editor, full SysOp
utilities, etc, but can be set-up and functional in
minutes.
HOST: Dan Horn Node ID ->BALLYHOO
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: GEO-POLITICAL INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (GeoPolRl)
NUMBER: 204
DESCRIPTION: Discussions that take on a multi faceted level of
references. Topics that transcend the particulars of
individual conferences such as Debate, Politics and
Religion. This conference is meant to tackle the topics
that have elements of all of the aforementioned
conferences. Topics that would fit into this conference
would be areas of discussion of the Middle East. This
conference is to cover those topics that have many
different components and overrun the limits of the other
conferences.
HOST: John Corrigan Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 3/15/92
NAME: PARADOX SOFTWARE
NUMBER: 205
DESCRIPTION: This conference will cover Paradox and its uses.
This includes direct use, application development,
and new and effective means of utilizing this
powerful tool.
HOST: Scott Avera Node ID ->CONEX
Co-Host: Tim Meade Node ID ->CONEX
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: FRENCH LANGUAGE
NUMBER: 206
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for our French speaking members,
but is open to all.
HOST: Walter Tsin Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SPANISH LANGUAGE
NUMBER: 207
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for our Spanish speaking members,
but is open to all.
HOST: Tony Herrera Node ID ->HBMA
CO-HOST: Bernado Esqueda Node ID ->HBMA
CO-HOST David Llamas Node ID ->ABAFORUM
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: SESSION MANAGER
NUMBER: 208
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for one of the newest Off-Line
Readers, compatible with the .QWK packet.
HOST: Pat Hart Node ID ->TWEXCH
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: SCANNERS/SWL
NUMBER: 209
DESCRIPTION: This conference will feature discussions about the
monitoring of radios and user exchange of
frequencies, shortwave loggings, and the radios we
use in monitoring. Come and join the exciting world
of Scanner and ShortWave radio, and ever growing
hobby.
HOST: Ken Fowler Node ID ->FFORUM
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: PRE-TEENS
NUMBER: 210
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for those under the age of 13.
To give our younger computer users the opportunity
to learn BBS skills while communicating with their
peers. Parental guidance expected.
HOST: Debbie Campbell Node ID ->COUCH
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: HDTV (High Definition TeleVision)
NUMBER: 211
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to the discussions
about the new technology in television. HDTV is a
wide screen, very high resolution TV that has been
on the air in Japan since late 1988, and will be
coming to America in the near future.
HOST: Steve Hannah Node ID ->PUNKIN
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: WORDSTAR
NUMBER: 212
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to the discussions
and techniques used in the day to day operation of
all versions of WordStar Word Processing Software.
HOST: Gerry Cechony Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: REMOTEACCESS SOFTWARE
NUMBER: 213
DESCRIPTION: A conference about "RemoteAccess" the BBS software
program written by Andrew Milner from Australia. It is
one of the newest and most versatile BBS software packages
on the market supporting 99 lines, Cd-Rom support, and
total transferability from QuickBBS.
HOST: John Murray Node ID ->COBRA
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: POETRY CORNER
NUMBER: 214
DESCRIPTION: Poetry Corner is a conference where anyone who
writes Poetry, or would like to share one of their
favorite poems, is welcomed and encouraged to do so.
HOST: Inez Harrison Node ID ->MOONDOG
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: UNITED SYSOP ASSOCIATIONS
NUMBER: 215
DESCRIPTION: This conference deals with the issues of concern to
Sysops, local meeting information, discussions
between various Sysop organizations such as USA,
CASA, and others
HOST: Shawn McCullar Node ID ->NEWDIM
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ACOA (Adult Children Of Alcoholics)
NUMBER: 216
DESCRIPTION: Online meeting and discussions of ACOA issues, such
as dysfunctional families, living with alcoholic
parents or mates, trouble with anger, co-dependency,
etc...
HOST: Dr. Bonnie Anthony Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: PHOBIAS
NUMBER: 217
DESCRIPTION: Support group for people with phobias or those who
want to learn more about them.
HOST: Andre Rouleau Node ID ->ONLINEI
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
NUMBER: 218
DESCRIPTION: The conference will serve as a discussion area for
topics related to Occupational health and safety,
industrial hygiene and toxicology, hazardous
materials/waste management, and on-the-job hazards.
It is intended both as a gathering place for
professionals and as an information resource for
anyone with questions about on-the-job safety.
HOST: Jeff Shelton Node ID ->RIVROAD
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: MSI/WILCAT SUPPORT (MSIWild)
NUMBER: 219
DESCRIPTION: This conference is Mustangs Support Conference for the
Wildcat BBS package. It will cover technical and
non-technical issues relating to the Wildcat BBS Software
and Mustang Utilities.
HOSTS: Mustang Support Staff
David Dean Node ID ->OLDTOWN
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 4/20/92
NAME: EDUCATION
NUMBER: 220
DESCRIPTION: This conference will be the place for discussion of
all aspects of modern education.
HOST: Thomas Donnelly Node ID ->PGHS
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: COMPUTER ADDICTS
NUMBER: 221
DESCRIPTION: A place for all of us Computer Addicts to meet.
HOST: Steve Fraioli Node ID ->COLLECT
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: AUDIO
NUMBER: 222
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering around the latest news and
information in the home audio field. Reviews, general
information, and limited ads from private and public
sellers are accepted. The emphasis is on high-end
audio equipment and recording techniques, but all
are welcomed regardless of level of experience.
HOSTS: Frank White Node ID ->RUNNINGA
Collin Turner Node ID ->YEAR
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY
NUMBER: 223
DESCRIPTION: Discussion of Topics related to audio and
video technology as involved in Broadcasting.
HOSTS: Mike Callaghan Node ID ->HOTTIPS
Gunnar Reiger Node ID ->PRIZM
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: CLARION
NUMBER: 224
DESCRIPTION: The conference is for the discussion on the techniques
of the use of Clarion Professional Developer, it's
Language Extension Modules, Personal Developer, and other
products Clarion produces to support the development of
database applications.
HOST: John Meroth Node ID ->GODFTHR
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: DENTAL
NUMBER: 225
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of current dental topics. Emphasis on
preventive dentistry, cosmetics, computer usage, emerging
technology, techniques, and treatment of dental diseases.
HOST: Art Brown, D.M.D. Node ID ->DTODAY
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: IDC
NUMBER: 226
DESCRIPTION: Support of the very popular CXL 'C' library among other
other Innovative Data Concepts software. Supported by IDC
itself.
HOST: Chip Rabinowitz Node ID ->ROUND
Doug Maclean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 227
DESCRIPTION:
HOST:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: SHEZ
NUMBER 228
DESCRIPTION: Author support of the well known and often used SHEZ program.
HOST: Jim Derr Node ID ->DIRASNT
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: INTELLICOMM (IntelCom)
NUMBER 229
DESCRIPTION: Dedicated to Support and discussion of the new Intellicomm
communications program. Designed to automate your
mail/file runs to most BBS types. BBS users and Sysops
alike will find this product and conference of interest.
HOST: Wayne Duff Node ID ->CRS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER 230
DESCRIPTION
HOST:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: OLD CARS
NUMBER: 231
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 ->FILEBANK
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: HOME SCHOOLING
NUMBER: 232
DESCRIPTION: This forum is for the discussion of home schooling, and
the exchange of information (sources for materials, books
etc). Home schooling is a basic exercise in good old
American freedom. It is a *growing* movement today.
HOST: Scott Hodgins Node ID ->LOCKSOFT
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: BIBLE STUDIES
NUMBER: 233
DESCRIPTION: This forum is for exploring the Bible. There will be,
of course, much varied religious discussion based on the
Bible. Everyone is welcome to explore the Bible here
whether they happen to believe it or not.
HOST: Ron Hossack Node ID ->SOLIDRCK
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: BBS CALLER'S DIGEST
NUMBER: 234
DESCRIPTION: Conference to allow easy access to information, questions,
general support for online or print subscriptions. If
interested to send articles, comments, stories, you can do
so via this echoed conference.
HOST: Richard Paquette Node ID ->LIVEWIRE
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: HOMEOPATHY
NUMBER: 235
DESCRIPTION: Sharing of ideas, advice, news, anecdotes, and
discussions, centering around the use and
philosophy of Homeopathic medicine. Homeopathic
physicians, pharmacists, health professionals, and
lay practitioners are welcome and encouraged to
participate. Messages advertising services,
products, and seminars are welcome from those who
participate in the conference, with the caveat that
advertisements are not repeated more than once per
week. Bulletins of interest will be posted
periodically by the host.
HOST: Leon Mysch Node ID ->MOONDOG
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: FORVAL MODEMS
NUMBER: 236
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to support of the Forval
modem with support being given by John Foote of Forval.
HOST: Al Szoldatits Node ID ->BMCBBS
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 3/15/92
NAME: NOVELL USERS
NUMBER: 237
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for Novell Network Administrators and
Users ranging from Novice thru Senior levels. General
categories include NetWare operating system versions,
hardware compatibility in a NetWare environment, and
software/management concerns. This conference complements
the existing NETWORKS conference, which addresses general
LAN types of networks.
HOST: Chris Welber Node ID ->REDPHONE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 238
DESCRIPTION:
HOST:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: MEDIEVAL
NUMBER: 239
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for members and would-be members
of Neo-Medieval organizations, such as the Society
for Creative Anachronism, or the Markland Society.
It is for discussion od medieval re-creation,
combat rules, supply sources, organization
membership, and other related items.
HOST: Ben Sansing Node ID ->CHAOS
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: ANIMAL RIGHTS
NUMBER: 240
DESCRIPTION: Topical discussions and reprint publications
concerning Animal Rights related issues and items
of interest. Learn what YOU can do to help prevent
cruelty to animals, both domestic and wild.
HOST: Mark Robbins Node ID ->SSANCTUM
ACTIVITY: light
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 C.Ling Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
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. Please note: Official
Policy rules that Aliases are permitted in this
conference.
HOSTS: Steve King Node ID ->DBORED
Doug MacLean Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: AQUARIUM
NUMBER: 243
DESCRIPTION: Discussions surrounding everything pertinent to the
maintenance and purchasing of Aquariums
HOST: Mark Robbins Node ID ->SSANCTUM
ACTIVITY: moderate
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: light
NAME: ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT (ALT-ENT)
NUMBER: 245
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to the discussion of
off-beat and unusual TV series, movies, etc. This
will allow people to get away from conversations on
the "mainstream and mindless" sitcoms. News, info and
talk regarding cancelled series is welcome! Formerly
TWINPEAKS.
HOST: Keith Carey Node ID ->XEVIOUS
ACTIVITY: Moderate
NAME: IBM MID-RANGE COMPUTERS
NUMBER: 246
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to the IBM Midrange computers.
This includes the AS/400, System/36 and System/38 computers.
The discussion will range from installation to programming
to business issues related to the management of the IBM
midrange. We welcome all participants.
HOST: Chuck Ackerman Node ID ->MOGUR
ACTIVITY: * NEW *
NAME: HIV/ARC/AIDS
NUMBER: 247
DESCRIPTION: This is a public conference, and will allow the use
of aliases in it. The purpose is to provide anyone
interested with the latest information gathered by
research groups and participants on the treatments
available, progress, questions that anyone might have.
gay bashing, and Victim bashing will not be
tolerated in any form.
HOST: Hans Braun Node ID ->STUDS
ACTIVITY: * NEW *
NAME: SOAP OPERAS
NUMBER: 248
DESCRIPTION: This conference will discuss topics related to Day Time
and Evening Soaps. Some of the topics to be discussed are:
Who's coming and going among the Soaps, Your views on the
characters and upcoming shows, and a general discussion on
anything related this Soap Opera Conference.
HOST: Philip Brown Node ID ->IVYTECH
ACTIVITY: * NEW *
NAME: SQL
NUMBER: 249
DESCRIPTION: Conference dedicated to discussions on Structured
Query Language
HOST: David Patterson Node ID ->NORDIC
ACTIVITY: * NEW *
NAME: SERVICEMEN IN ACTION (SIA)
NUMBER: 250
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for support between families with members
in the Armed Services for any conflict or uprising.
HOST: Mike Nugent Node ID ->CAPCON
ACTIVITY: high+
NAME: PSYCHOLOGY
NUMBER: 251
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Psychology conference is a general
discussion of psychology, its practices and applications.
It is intended to be non-technical in nature and open to
related discussion of books, theories on inter-personal
relationships and personal development.
HOST: Doug Haire Node ID ->TELEPHNE
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: EUROPE
NUMBER: 252
DESCRIPTION: EUROPE/USSR - International conference area focused
on the Political/Economic/Cultural developments within
Europe. Special attention will be paid to all the former
Republics of the Soviet Union and to the countries of
Eastern Europe. Topics include History, Language,
Literature, Business opportunities in addition to
Political, Economic and Cultural issues..
HOST: John Lewis Node ID ->SANCTUM
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: FINE ARTS
NUMBER: 253
DESCRIPTION: An open forum for information exchange on: Galleries,
museum shows, new artists, collecting, photography of art,
painting, sculpture, and auction news. This conference is
for anyone who would like to get involved in the art
world, and novices are welcome. This conference will carry
advertisements for upcoming shows, and also Artists
Biographies, as well as listings for art to buy-or-sell.
HOSTS: Jim Raridan Node ID ->ARTON
Phil Donahue Node ID ->ARTON
ACTIVITY: light
NAME: PEN PALS
NUMBER: 254
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to school children who wish
to communicate with other school children in other parts
of the world.
HOST: Dave Dilworth ->KWAJ
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 3/15/92
NAME: FLIGHT SIMULATORS
NUMBER: 255
DESCRIPTION: This conference is for users of serious flight
simulators (i.e., Microsoft Flight Simulator,
Flight Sim: ATP, etc.). Realistic flying techniques,
scenery design methods and all other aspects of
computer flying are open for discussion.
HOST: Nels Anderson Node ID ->XEVIOUS
ACTIVITY: high
NAME: CANADIAN
NUMBER: 256
DESCRIPTION: Discussions centering around issues regarding those
pertinent to the Canadian lifestyle. Such issues
as Canadian Politics, the GST, Provincial issues,
ecology/environmental issues, and Canadian/American
relationships, French/English and Native issues, and
also travel information. American input will also
be welcomed!
HOST: Mike Adamson Node ID ->WINDSOR
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 257
DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: PC-FAIRS
NUMBER: 258
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to announcements of international
computer trade fairs, conferences, seminars, and expos. This
is an announcement ONLY conference and discussions will not
be entertained. Information will be provided on what is
happening where in the telecommunications/computer industry
and how you can register to attend.
HOSTS: Carol Carmichael Node ID ->STRUPPI
Dave Schubert Node ID ->CASINO
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 05/05/91
NAME: PHARMACY
NUMBER: 259
DESCRIPTION: Discussions pertaining to the field of Pharmacy. Pharmacists,
medical professionals and lay folks are invited to discuss
drug therapy, usage, costs, generics vs brand name prescrip-
tions and the practice of Pharmacy. It is important to
understand that topics concerning medical diagnostics should
be discussed in the Medical Conference only! The Host of this
conference is a practicing registered pharmacist.
HOST: Jurian Wolfe Node ID ->TREASURE
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 05/05/91
NAME: MSI/OLX/SLMR
NUMBER: 260
DESCRIPTION: Support for SLMR (Silly Little Mail Reader) and
OLX (Offline Xpress) from Mustang Software.
HOSTS: Mustang Support Staff
Michael Meacham Node ->GRAPEVNE
Co-Host Albert Tanone Node ID ->MAGNET
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 05/09/91
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 261
DESCRIPTION:
HOST:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: FOX NETWORK
NUMBER: 262
DESCRIPTION: A forum for people interested in the FOX television
Network to discuss various aspects of FOX programming
past and present. Programming executives from FOX
affiliated stations will be monitoring the conference.
HOST: Bill Horton Node ID ->TREASURE
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 06/30/91
NAME: PCTOOLS
NUMBER: 263
DESCRIPTION: This is a user supported PC Tools support conference
dedicated to the discussion and support of Central
Point Software's popular PC Tools package and other
CPS products such as CP Backup and Copy II PC.
HOST: David Tay Node ID ->RUNNINGA
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 06/30/91
NAME: OFFLINE MAIL
NUMBER: 264
DESCRIPTION: This conference is dedicated to discussion surrounding
the various formats used in BBS networking and offline
mail reading. The purpose of the conference is to
explore the basic operating techniques and features of
existing networking/offline reader software and possibly
working toward a "standard" that could incorporate the
best of those features. Authors, Administrators, Sysops
and Users are all encouraged to express their ideas
here. Constructive criticism and/or suggestions are
welcome.
HOSTS: Jude Saucier Node ID ->PUMA
Dennis McCunney Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: moderate
NAME: CORELDRAW GRAPHICS
NUMBER: 265
DESCRIPTION: Conference for Windows graphic drawing and art programs
including Corel Draw, Micrographix Designer, Arts &
Letters and Aldus for Windows. Exchange of ideas, needs,
and comments regarding the use and operation of these
programs.
HOST: Joe Rotello Node ID ->PREMIER
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 07/03/91
NAME: WINDOWS BASIC
NUMBER: 266
DESCRIPTION: This is a support conference for BASIC language related
programming for WIndows. Includes Microsoft Visual
BASIC and Within Technologies Realizer products.
HOSTS: Joe Rotello Node ID ->PREMIER
Jack Higgins Node ID ->DFWPGMR
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 07/03/91
NAME: MLM
NUMBER: 267
DESCRIPTION: Dedicated to users helping other users establish a
MLM Home Business and achieving financial independence.
All opportunities offered must be absolutely legal and
legitimate in all States. NO SCAMS. NO CHAIN LETTERS.
Multi-level Marketing techniques certified legal by the
Attorney General are welcome. All opportunities taken
and implemented are at users own risk.
HOSTS: Vip Nath Node ID ->MLMHQ
ACTIVITY: * NEW to RIME* Date: 7/23/91
NAME: BIMODEM
NUMBER: 268
DESCRIPTION: For discussions of this relatively new transfer
protocol which allows bidirectional transfers.
Users can upload, download and chat with Sysop at
the same time.
HOST: Jose Frias Node ID ->JOEPLACE
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date:7/24/91
NAME: QB/PDS ASMTOOL
NUMBER: 269
DESCRIPTION: Support conference for Assembly Language Toolbox for
QuickBasic and PDS - with author: Christy Gemmell.
Christy is also a Co-Author of Waite Groups MicroSoft
QuickBasic Bible.
HOSTS: Jim Kreyling Node ID ->CLUBPC
Christy Gemmell Node ID ->CLUBPC
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 7/24/91
NAME: CLIENT SERVER <CLNTSERV>
NUMBER: 270
DESCRIPTION: To discuss a new trend in corporate computing referred
to as Client/Server or Cooperative Processing. Issues
for discussion will include: implementing these systems
using various OS/LAN hardware and network setups, database
considerations (Oracle, SQL, mainframes/mini/LAN etc),
application development, and corporate down sizing.
HOST: David Herndon Node ID ->ECLIPSE
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 7/25/91
NAME: Prepress/Print (PrePrint)
NUMBER: 271
DESCRIPTION: This is a forum to discuss the latest developments in the
prepress and printing industries. Special focus on
interfacing DTP with high-end publishing systems and
existing print technology.
HOST: Jim Fennell Node ID ->THEPUB
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 4/27/92
NAME: NEC SUPPORT
NUMBER: 272
DESCRIPTION: A conference to support all NEC products, including
NEC monitors and CD ROMS. Direct support from NEC.
HOSTS: Vince Montana ->CLIPII
Shannon Hill <NEC support> ->CLIPII
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date:8/6/91
NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
NUMBER: 273
DESCRIPTION: Discussions of the political, sociological, economic, and
educational dimensions of current environmental issues.
Energy, conservation, recycling, alternative technology,
wilderness preservation, bio-diversity, sustainability,
pollution, toxic wastes and other issues relating to the
impact of man's activities on the Earth's eco-systems.
HOST: Bob Covington Node ID ->CAPCORN
ACTIVITY: New Conference
NAME: MOTIVATION
NUMBER: 274
DESCRIPTION: The biggest difference between a 'wisher' and a 'doer'
is motivation. Discussions centered around motivational
material to include favorite quotes; time-management
techniques; writings from Og Mandino, Dale Carnegie, W.
Clement Stone, Zig Zeigler, and many more. This
conference will concentrate on personal motivation but,
may hit other areas as well.
HOST: Jim Wenzel Node ID ->GRAPEVNE
ACTIVITY: New Conference
NAME: ARJ
NUMBER: 275
DESCRIPTION: Support conference for ARJ, a librarying/archiving program
with a significant number of options/features. Hosted by
the program's author.
HOST: Robert Jung Node ID ->CHANNEL
ACTIVITY: New Conference
NAME: RBBSQWK
NUMBER: 276
DESCRIPTION: Support conference for all RBBS .QWK mail door. Hosted by
the author.
HOST: Jim Goodenough Node ID ->DIRASNT
ACTIVITY: New Conference
NAME: CD ROM
NUMBER: 277
DESCRIPTION: To further enhance the use of CD-ROMS to computers.
Discussions on various setips, hardware, software, bbs
doors, CD-ROM disks, along with the needed technical and
vendor information. Sysops and users alike are encouraged
to share their experiences.
HOSTS: D. K. Lee Node ID ->PCBBS
Ray Herold Node ID ->MEOW
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date 09/11/91
NAME: FAXMAIL
NUMBER: 278
DESCRIPTION: This is the first leg of our Faxmail conference. All
messages must be ROUTED to other sites and the conference
is set up to be private mail only - since the messages
must be addressed to phone numbers os Senators. At this
time the only one with the software is RUNNINGA, but this
should soon change.private
HOST: Bonnie Anthony Node ID ->RUNNINGA
Mark Herring Node ID ->PARTY
ACTIVITY * NEW * Date 10/91
NAME: PRO WRESTLING
NUMBER: 279
DESCRIPTION: The pro wrestling conference is for all news and
information relating to the world and business of
professional wrestling. it is open to: the casual fan,
the serious insider as well as the non-fan who would
like to find out more about the sport.
HOST: Bob Rudd Node ID ->STRUPPI
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 09/21/91
NAME: Sysops' For Sale (SYS4SALE)
NUMBER: 280
DESCRIPTION: Computer hardware and software which is offered for sale
to bulletin board system operators at discounts from the
price the same material is offered for sale to the
general public. The same ad cannot be posted more than
once a week. All ads are to be presented in pure ASCII
text (no ansi graphics, no boxes around text, etc.).
Participants are also encouraged to share news of
discounts to sysops which they have discovered, and
experiences with vendors may be discussed (no serious
bashing, however).
HOST: Len Hult Node ID ->EDITION
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 09/21/91
NAME: Emergency Communications (EMERCOMM)
NUMBER: 281
DESCRIPTION: This conference deals with all aspects of Police,
Fire, and EMS communications. Discussions will
include 911 systems, dispatch techniques and training,
latest technology, and Communications Center
operations. Providers of Public Safety Emergency
Communications at all levels are welcome, as are
questions or comments from the general public.
HOST: Dan Tancibok Node ID ->MAGNET {R/O Capable}
CoHOSTS: Dale Neff Node ID ->MAGNET {R/O Capable}
Clay Gilham Node ID ->MAGNET {R/O Capable}
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date: 09/28/91
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 282
DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: DOS (Disk Operating System)
NUMBER: 283
DESCRIPTION: MS-DOS and PC-DOS is an increasingly complex operating
system, no longer "install it and forget it." This
conference discusses the MS-DOS and PC-DOS settings,
options, utilities, optimization and problems.
HOSTS: David Dean Node ID ->OLDTOWN
Allen Johnson Node ID ->OLDTOWN
ACTIVITY * NEW * Date 10/91
NAME: BLACK ISSUES
NUMBER: 284
DESCRIPTION: This conference will provide a public forum to discuss
racial issues. It will also provide a path of
communication that will hopefully lead to meaningful
dialogue between the participants. All users are invited
to participate.
HOSTS: Derek Anderson Node ID ->DNET
Linda Anderson Node ID ->DNET
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date 10/20/91
NAME: NORTON PRODUCTS
NUMBER: 285
DESCRIPTION: This conference deals with all Norton Products. Including
Norton Utilities, Norton Guides, Norton Backup, Norton
Anti-virus, Norton Desktop for Windows and any of Peter
Norton's Theories.
HOSTS: Eddie Brown Node ID ->TSUNAMI
Robert Buckner Node ID ->TELEPHNE
ACTIVITY: * NEW * Date 10/20/91
NAME: GARDENS
NUMBER: 286
DESCRIPTION: A general interest conference for home gardeners. Topics
would include vegetable gardening, flower gardening,
indoor gardening, bonsai etc.
HOST: Mike Coticchio Node ID ->RUNNINGB
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 4/7/92
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 287
DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 288
DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 289
DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: PCBSUPPORT (PCBSuppt)
NUMBER: 290
DESCRIPTION: This conference is only open to sysops who are registered
owners of PCBoard whose support is current on Salt Air.
All technical questions will be answered directly by the
staff of Clark Development. Because Clark Development is
using PCRelay software you will be able to send private
and routed messages.
HOSTS: David Terry Node ID ->SALTAIR
ACTIVITY: * NEW * 5/2/92
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 291
DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 292
DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
NAME: ** UNASSIGNED **
NUMBER: 293
DESCRIPTION:
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DESCRIPTION:
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ACTIVITY:
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DESCRIPTION:
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ACTIVITY:
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DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
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DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
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DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
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DESCRIPTION:
HOSTS:
ACTIVITY:
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DESCRIPTION:
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