96INTRO.TXT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS IS: - The 96LIST is a collection of numbers reported as belonging to US BBSes with one or more lines supporting CONNECT speeds of 9600bps or higher. - 96LIST is compiled and maintained by Ken Sukimoto, SysOp of the DownTown BBS as a service to DownTown BBS subscribers and other callers and is published on an irregular basis. - As of the 12/1/91 release, 96LIST is also available as a comma delimited file to save space and deter easy, unauthorized modification. This file is distributed as 96-USA.DB rather than 96-USA.TXT. - As of the 1/1/93 release, 96LIST will be the name of the archive containing 96-USA.TXT. Canadian listings are now handled by a Canadian list keeper. Look for 96CDA.??? for this new list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS ISN'T: - This is not intended to be an advertising list. With the way BBS's change, there is no way I or most anyone else could keep up with software/hardware changes, doorways added/deleted, specialties of the BBS and other features that make a BBS unique. This would also make 96LIST even larger than it currently is and just one more opportunity to be inaccurate. - Although it is the goal, 96LIST is not comprehensive. I am quite sure there are a lot of BBS's that have been omitted - rather than attempt to guess at BBS names/numbers/cities and modem types, I am depending on reliable sources to submit these missing BBS's and accurate information about them. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION: - Since the content of 96LIST is for the most part public knowledge, no formal copyright for content is applied for. - I'm not even sure that the name "96LIST" isn't already copyrighted; if it isn't, then that is the only copyright claimed. - Rather than legalese and restrictions, I request common courtesy in the distribution of 96LIST. - No fee should be charged for 96LIST other than normal system access requirements. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: - 96LIST is dedicated to the SysOps who install high speed modems, enabling users to access systems at higher and higher speeds. It is also dedicated to these same users who motivated the SysOps to install these modems through their contributions; material, inspirational and otherwise. - Thanks go to the SysOps, Users and Administrators of U'NI Net, SmartNet, MajorNet and Intelec for their help and the use of their networks to gather information for this list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAMING CONVENTION & MISCELLANEA: - When distributing this list, do not rename 96-USA.DB or 96-USA.TXT! - Most BBSes don't like unarchived text files, so if archived, name the archive "96DBmmyy.ext" where: mm = the numeric designator for the month; Jan = 01, Dec = 12 yy = the last 2 numbers of the year; 1993 = 93, 1994 = 94 ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to. The December, 1993 release would be named 96DB1293.ZIP (using PKZIP to archive) as an example of the naming convention. - The naming convention for the ASCII version archived would be: "96LISTa#.ext" where: a = alpha designator - A=Jan; B=Feb; C=Mar; L=Dec # = the last number of the year; 1993 = 3, 1994 = 4 ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to. The December, 1993 release will be named 96LISTL3.ZIP (using PKZIP to archive) as an example of the naming convention. - Please note - many systems listed are multi-line or multi-node and their inclusion on this list does not mean the number listed has that particular setup available. Some BBSes are subscription and reserve the high speed lines for subscribers only (The DownTown BBS is such an example). - The DownTown BBS is currently a 4 line MajorBBS system with access on your first call to download 96LIST. See the file 96PICKUP.TXT for the procedure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABBREVIATIONS USED: Modem Type Legend CS1 = 9600 CompuCom CSP [CompuCom Champ] CS2 = 9600 CSP & 9600 v.32 [CompuCom Storm] CS3 = 9600 CSP & 14.4k v.32bis [CompuCom Star] DS = 14,400 HST & 9600 v.32 [US Robotics Dual Standard] DS2 = 14,400 HST & 14.4k v.32bis [US Robotics v.32bis Dual Standard] DS3 = 16,800 HST & 14.4K v.32bis [US Robotics v.small Dual Standard] HST = 9600 or 14,400 bps HST [US Robotics HST] HST4 = 14,400 bps HST (if known) [US Robotics HST] HST6 = 16,800 bps HST (if known) [US Robotics HST] TB = Telebit PEP [Telebit Trailblazer] TB2 = Telebit PEP & v.32 [Telebit T-2500] ULT = 9600 Hayes V & 9600 v.32 [Hayes Ultra] ULT2 = 9600 Hayes V/14.4k v.32bis [Hayes Ultra 14400] VH = 9600 Hayes V Series [Hayes V-series] V32 = 9600 CCITT v.32 Brands will vary V32A = 9600 CCITT v.32/12k v.32bis Brands will vary V32B = 14,400 CCITT v.32bis Brands will vary ZYX = 14.4k v.32bis & 16.8 ZyXEL ZyXEL 2400 = 2400 Public Access line - 9600 lines available ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMERS: - Because these numbers have not been verified, the Compiler of 96LIST will not be responsible for erroneous information. - Inclusion/exclusion of a BBS is NOT an endorsement/condemnation of the BBS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ERRORS & ADDITIONS: - If you should find a number on the list that is NOT a modem number, please notify the DownTown BBS so it can be noted & removed from the next release. - If there is an error or if a BBS updates/modifies modem[s], please contact the DownTown BBS. - If you are a SysOp and wish to be included in the next release of 96LIST, please contact the DownTown BBS with the applicable information. Leave your board info in private e-mail addressed to User_ID "Sysop" with the subject of "96LIST" or to the address below via US Mail. - Please do not send public messages to KEN SUKIMOTO on networks with your correction, new entry or comment. Although I will act upon the information, many networks frown upon sending PUBLIC messages for this purpose. - I can be reached by PRIVATE e-mail on several networks that offer this feature. The networks and my address on them are listed below. - 96-USA.DB should not be modified to modify/add/delete entries! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE DOWNTOWN BBS LOS ANGELES, CA 213-484-0260 [3/12/24/96/14.4k bps v.32bis] 7 Gigabytes of Adult Graphics 3.6 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Library Storage 4 Gigabytes of CD-ROM Drive Storage On-line 14.4k HST/v.32bis & 16.8k ZyXEL lines available PCP via CALAN or CAGLE -- Starlink via Vernon US-SnailMail Address DownTown BBS 1008 N. Rosemont Avenue; #113 Los Angeles, CA 90026-3032 Network E-mail Addresses MajorNet: Sysop@DWN Internet: Ken.Sukimoto@Panasia.Com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [End of File]