
                    DVLink...The Delaware Valley Connection

     What is DVLink?  
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^              
                   DVLink is a *.QWK packet message network. It's
                   primary objective is to link Delaware Valley
                   BBS's and their members. Accomplishing this by
                   way of theme oriented message conferences. 
                      
     Who can participate in DVLink? 
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^               
                   Any BBS Sysop can apply for membership 
                   for his/her BBS, so long as their system supports        
                   a *.QWK packet mail system, and offers a *.QWK
                   packet offline mail reader to their members, OR, 
                   can call FIDO style (front door) for mail.
                   However, he/she MUST agree in writing to abide by 
                   DVLink operational policies.

     Are there age limits to participation?
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^              
                   At present there are no adult echos. In the event 
                   adult echos are added then the answer is Yes, 
                   participation in DVLink ADULT conferences will be 
                   limited to persons at least 18 years of age.
                   It is the individual BBS Sysop's responsibility
                   to insure this requirement is met. Until that time
                   there is no age requirment for carrying the network
                   or using it.

     How is DVLink distributed?
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                   DVLink is currently distributed by way of a
                   distribution "HUB". 
                   
                   The CARN BREA CASTLE BBS (215) 755-4568, 
                   is your source for obtaining feeds for 
                   DVLink in Pennsylvania.

                   La Dolce Vita BBS (609) 722-0499,
                   is your source for obtaining feeds for
                   DVLink in New Jersey.
     
     Does DVLink cost anything to carry on my BBS?
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                   Aside of whatever phone charges you incurr, 
                   There are no charges for carrying DVLink.

     How do I establish a feed for DVLink?
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                   Simply fill out and return the DVLREG.TXT file to  
                   CBC BBS at the address shown on the DVLREG file. 
                   You will then be contacted. Also logon to the HUB
                   BBS that is closest to you, and notify the sysop 
                   that you have sent in your REG file.
                   
                   You may also fill out the form and upload it to 
                   a HUB. If you choose this method, RENAME the 
                   DVLREG.TXT to something unique like your own name.txt 
                   eg:(ABC.TXT).
                   remember,make it unique as duplicate files are 
                   rejected.

     What conferences are available on DVLink?
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

         DVL General Messages
         DVL The Flea Market
         DVL The Dark Room
         DVL BBS ADS
         DVL SysOp-to-SysOp
         DVL ADMIN.
         DVL Culinary School
         DVL Health & Fitness
         DVL Wildcat Q&A 
         DVL The Game Pad     
         DVL DVLaughs (Humor)
         DVL Consumer Reports
         DVL Wildcat Support
         DVL Native tongue
         DVL Great Outdoors
         DVL Sci-Fi
         DVL Physics Facts



                   Conference rules and regulations are found in the
                   file DVLCONF.TXT, contained in this archive.

     Do I have to carry all DVLink conferences?
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                   No, only DVL ADMIN. and GENERAL MESSAGES
                   is mandatory. However we do ask that you take as
                   many echo as you can to further the develop the Link.
     
     How do I contact DVLink?
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                    You can contact DVLink Administration by calling;

    The Carn Brea Castle BBS         or           CBC BBS
    (215) 755-4568,                 write         P.O. Box 18068
    (215) 755-2503 USR DS                         Philadelphia, PA 19147
                    
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