                        GlobalNet Network

GlobalNet Network is a computer network that connects many bulletin
board systems around the world. For example, a person can enter a
message in a GlobalNet message area on a bulletin board in the USA
and that message would then be sent to every bulletin board around
the world that is connected to that message area. A typical message
takes about 3 days to reach a bulletin board system in GlobalNet.
The medium that could be used in GlobalNet is far reaching. The
nice thing about GlobalNet is that you don't need to know anyone.
All you do is post your message in the specific subject area
and someone who is interested in that subject will repsond to you.

GlobalNet is a free, electronic amateur computer network. GlobalNet
is like a Ham network where as Ham uses radio sites all around the
world to talk to each other and GlobalNet uses electronic messages.
The GlobalNet Network is made up of Sysops (Computer System Operators)
who want to freely exchange messages that pertain to many different
subject areas. The GlobalNet Network operates by the Fidonet(tm)
technical standards. To link into the GlobalNet Network you need a
front-end mailer and a mail tosser. You do not need to run a bulletin
board system to link in and talk to people around the Globe. For more
info. on how to setup your system to link into the GlobalNet Network,
contact one of the persons below.

I'm sure a lot of you, who have been part of networks for a long time
are either saying that this is just another network that has been started.
This statement is truly wrong. I know what it is like to be the lazy
Sysop or the busy Sysop when you have no time to check things out, but
GlobalNet is truly "THE" new network of the 90's! So why not take 10 mins.
and try it out?

If you are an author of a specific program, you can run your own support
message echo on the GlobalNet Network for Free!



                        GlobalNet Common Question


1) Why should I join GlobalNet?

Answer: Everyone wants to know why they should do something. They all want
to know, "What's in it for me?". Well, I can only tell you that (GN) is for
you and everyone else! The major difference between (GN) and other networks
is that (GN) cares about what every single node likes and dislikes. Everyone
has a voice in (GN) and this voice will be heard all the way to the top of
(GN)! (GN) is a network that everyone can consider their own. Steps have
been added into (GN) to make sure that problems do not occur like in other
big networks. Every time someone makes a suggestion and wants to implement
it, their suggestion will be discussed and voted on by every member in (GN).
Also, in (GN) you will not find pages and pages of policies! (GN) policy is
one-two pages and all it does is describe the workings of (GN). It does not
tell you that you can't do this and can't do that. Message echos are the main
part of (GN) and in these areas, you won't find moderators who will bust your
chops. (GN) is for the hobbiest and most people seem to forget that.
    Since Globalnet is brand new, membership is low, however once new nodes
link in, they realize that this is the network to be in and it works for
them. You don't have to listen to me, give (GN) a try. It's 100% free and
it runs on the Fido technology. We have established a (CC) in the USA and
in Europe. If you are interested in giving (GN) fill out the GlobeNet
Application.

2) How do I get started? I don't know how to install GlobalNet.
Answer: This is the second most asked question. Unlike other networks, who
don't take the time to help you setup and understand how things work,
GlobalNet takes the time to teach you how to setup and run everything
correctly. It is very simple to install (GN) in your BBS system. All you
need is a front end mailer, mail tosser and a (GN) nodelist. It is that
simple. If you need further help you can contact any memeber of GlobalNet and
he/she will be happy to help you.

GlobalNet Coordinator (GC)
Howard Sucher   GlobalNet:51:51/51  Fidonet: 1:167/320  Data: 514-487-7086
Compuserve: 76074,2101 or Voice: 514-333-9933 or Fax: 514-333-9940



                      Expanding GlobalNet Network

GlobalNet needs a presence in the many areas.  Maybe you can help
GlobalNet. Please review the enclosed materials and if you are not
interested, please pass them on to someone that may benefit.  If
you are interested in becoming a District Coordinator (DC) for your
district, or just interested in receiving the GlobalNet echos, please
complete the Application form in this program and send it to one
of the people in the Contact section.

Fast Echo Turnover
------------------
GlobalNet's size can provide you with quick turn-over of your echo
posts.  We presently have three Mail Hubs feeding from our
intercontinental connection in New Jersey, which is our connection 
to Germany. In Europe each country has a main mailhub which calls daily
to the (CC) in Germany, who feeds the echos two times a day to the (GC).
Our connection to Australia is also daily thanks to the (CC) in Germany
and the (CC) in Australia.  What this means is that you will get a quicker
response from the USA, Europe and Australia. GN is relatively small so
turnover is usually quick and with the expansion of GlobalNet forthcomming
mail links will even be faster.

Global Communications
---------------------
Talk to Europe.  Develope friendships in Finland, Bulgaria, or 
Australia, as well as many other European countries. See the
enclosed nodelist for more details.  The "Chatter" echo contains
general "Chit-Chat" from around the globe.  Or link into the
"EarthWide" Echo for more serious discussions. What about
programming.  GN sports a variety of programming echos from C to
basic, from the IBM to the Atari, as well as a hardware and
software  support echo for Hewlett-Packard computers.  Or maybe
cooking is your interest. Improve that Global Cusine with your PC! 
Sports, Education, Medicine? Its all there.  There are many echos,
most of which are just waiting for you.


                   GlobalNet Area Coordinator Information
                    Zone 51 - Zone 52 - Zone 53 - Zone 54
                   --------------------------------------

This is a text information file explaining what GlobalNet (GN) Area 
Coordinators (AC) are responsible for in the network. 


OVERVIEW
--------
An (AC) is in charge of his Area and will be the mailhub for that Area 
until an Area Echo Coordinator (AEC) is required. Under the AC, there 
will be at least one District. The District has a District Coordinator 
(DC) who is in charge of that District. The DC is the mail hub for the 
district until the need arises for a District Echo Coordinator. The (AC) 
could initially be the DC in his district. The AC is responsible for 
the affairs that come up from his area, and he is in charge of the 
area. When a GN memeber feels uncomfortable with his DC the member can 
go directly to the AC and ask for help. It is not the intent to play GOD, 
but rather to try to mediate the problem, or just offer some good advice.

The AC is responsible for making the determination for the creation of 
new districts within the Area. The number assignments for new nets in 
your area should follow the approved template for Zone 51. See 
"Sample3b". included in this package.

It is also your job to bring in more people in your area to join GN and 
help GN grow. This may mean a few phone calls. It is really up to 
you to decide how much time and phone charges you want to invest. The 
only thing you should consider is whether you want this to be a 
temporary position. If you feel that you do not want this type of 
involvement, keep you eye open for a new node that has excessive energy 
<g> and maybe you will find your replacement.


NODELIST
--------
The GN nodelist is assembled every Friday in Germany. You have to 
gather all District updates from the DCs in your area in the form 
GN_Dxxxx.UPD where xxxx is the District number. You put them together 
and generate a update for your area in the form GN_Axxx.UPD where xxx 
is your area number and then forward it to your Continental Coordinator 
(CC) which is 51:51/0 in USA, 52:52/0 for Europe and 54:54/0 for Australia.
You must submit the file to your CC based on his time table, but normally
it would need to be before Wednesday 7:00 AM EST if you have any changes
in your update file. NOTE: You do not have to send the file if you have no
changes in your area. Any submission after Wednesday 7:00 AM may not be
included in the GN official nodelist that comes out that Friday and it will
be delayed to the next week.

Host,2500,*DC*_State_Net,USA,Sysop_Name,1-555-122-1212,9600,CM,HST,V32,V42
,1,No_Name_BBS,City_State,Sysop_Name,1-555-122-1212,9600,CM,HST,V32,V42

To obtain the official GN nodelist every week, one way is to request it 
from 51:51/0 or 52:52/1. There are other ways to get it through other
channels, it is all up to the individual ACs but as a rule, you should
be able to have a new copy of the official GN nodelist every week for
the DCs and nodes in your area. You can file request it from 51:51/0,
its magic name is GLOBENET. The file you get will be GLOBENET.A?? where
?? is the last two digits of the day of the year and it is in .ARC
compression format. The nodelist is ticked out automatically from Germany
at 00:30 Friday. You should receive this file no later then Sunday. If you
are not receiving this file automatically then you need to contact your
mailhub.

GN NEWS
-------
GN_NEWS is GN's newsletter, published weekly from 52:4908/1. It covers
something interesting and informative about GN in each issue. You could 
request it from 51:51/0 and its magic name is GN_NEWS. The file you get 
will be GN_NEWS.A?? where ?? is the last two digits of the day of the 
year and it is in .ARC compression format. GN_NEWS is ticked out when it
is published so everyone should receive this automatically from there
mail hub. If you do not receive this file then you need to contact your
mailhub.

MAIL
----
Echomail plays an important role in GN. It lets you share a particular 
message topic with other GN members who carry that echo. As AEC, you 
will be linking into one of the MAIL_HUBS. As AEC, you will also be 
feeding all DECs of your area. Remember one thing when setting up 
feeds - be aware of the time delay to get mail delivered. Also 
remember that exception to rules always occur, especially if it means 
saving a DEC $$$$.
