Rough Draft:
Copyright 1992, Edward Dluzen
                                                            November 1, 1992
 
From:  Edward Dluzen
       Network Administrator
 
Thank you for expressing interest in carrying AmiNet, the AMIGA SPECIFIC
Network.  Currently we are only a small band of BBS's that are looking for
more Nodes and HUBS.  We are REALLY international now!  With a Node in both
Spain, and Sweden.
 
AmiNet was launched on April 13, 1992 by me with the help of Lyle Giese.
 
The National Hub of operations is NezulD's DomaiN BBS, located, centrally,
in Northbrook, IL (Suburb of Chicago.)  The phone numbers are 1-708-559-0513
and 1-708-559-0514, They support 300-19200 HST connections.  There are 5
Lines currently and will ring to any open modem.
 
The voice number for this BBS is 1-708-559-0084, there is an answering
machine ready to take your message if no one is available when you call.
 
If you decide to log on to the system, leave a Comment to the SYSOP of your
intentions along with your voice and data numbers, providing you did not
leave them during your registration.  Also please state which conferences you
wish to carry and echo.
 
We are now international with the addition of a CANADIAN HUB! Amiga World
Online, has joined the ranks.
 
The purpose of this network is to bring information and better understanding
of the Amiga Computer.  I hope that it will serve as a platform to give and
receive advice and comments on current software/hardware/and programming.
 
How does it work:
 
Currently we are offering QWK mail support and PCRelay mail support.  Not
all HUBS will be carrying all mail supports.
 
If you have any problems connecting to the network, we will try to be of
some assistance, but the ultimate responsibility is on your shoulders to
get your setup working, we cannot know EVERYTHING.
 
You can join the network from any of the HUBS.  Just give them a call, and
ask to join, it is that easy.  You will still need to leave me your
information.
 
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Main Contact Points
 
HUB
Support for PCRelay mail transfers and .QWK transfers is provided by NezulD's
DomaiN in Northbrook, IL.  You can call 1-708-559-0513/4.
The sysop is Edward Dluzen.
 
HUB
Support for PCRelay mail transfers and .QWK transfers is provide by Bell
Micro Systems in Chicago, IL.  You can call 1-312-727-8809.
The sysop is Lyle Giese.
 
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Currently with only 7 conferences we expect to expand.  However, with any
new network, I do not want to carry a useless conference.  When a conference
becomes sufficently busy, or starts to take on a strong theme, we will assign
a new conference to it or rename that conference.  I will entertain any
suggestions in the Administration Conference.
 
Thank you for your support and if you have any questions feel free to either
call the BBS or to call voice, as given above.  I will return your call, but
I keep strange hours so I suggest that you call the BBS first.
 
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RULES:
 
    1)  The rules are simple, since the Amiga is a family computer
        I expect no foul language.
 
    2)  Conferences stay on topic - there are no moderators (yet?) but
        I would appreciate that each sysop contains their own group, and
        I have a bunch of wild ones <G>.
 
    3)  The messages here are the property of AmiNet and are not to be re-
        broadcast or sent out on any other net without the express written
        consent of NezulD's DomaiN (Edward Dluzen.)
 
Just a Note, with this Information Packet, AMINet will now have a conference
change on NezulD's BBS.  This was due to the fast growing system that I am
currently running.
 
*************************** CONFERENCE LISTING ***************************
 
 
Name Assigned : Administration
PCRelay       : 2
QWK (NezulD)  : 11             (111 Old Number)
Stated Purpose: This conference is a PRIVATE and REQUIRED conference
                for all Nodes/Hubs that carry All Amiga Network Echos.
                All Network business between Network Sysops and Admin
                will be carried out HERE.  It should go without saying
                that it is REQUIRED that you not only carry it, but you
                also READ it.
 
 
Name Assigned : CHAT
PCRelay       : 3
QWK (NezulD)  : 12              (112 Old Number)
Stated Purpose: This conference is for the general discussions about anything
                that your users want to discuss.  No foul language, however
                there is not any other limits placed on what can be in here.
                The primary purpose is for those users who want to chat with
                other users along the net.
 
 
Name Assigned : ForSale
PCRelay       : 4
QWK (NezulD)  : 13              (113 Old Number)
Stated Purpose: This conference is dedicated for the sale, purchase, trading
                of AMIGA related Hardware.  Hard Drives and such will be
                allowed as long as the amiga can use it, within reason.
                Dealers will be permitted posting, but only 1 time each week
                for each item that they carry, within reason of course.
 
 
Name Assigned : HARDWARE
PCRelay       : 12
QWK (NezulD)  : 15              (115 Old Number)
Stated Purpose: This conference is for questions and answers on Amiga
                Hardware, both existing and projected.  I am an Amiga
                Technicican and an Amiga Developer, so I can usually
                answer most questions of this nature.  New computer
                Hardware information is presented in this conference.
 
 
Name Assigned : Programming
PCRelay       : 19
QWK (NezulD)  : 16              (116 Old Number)
Stated Purpose: This conference is for programming discussions pertaining
                the Amiga Personal Computer.  Any language will be supported
                include Basic, C, Assembly, Pascal, etc. I am holding a
                small Assembly langage class in this conference, unless
                there are to many messages/reply's toward which I will
                make a seperate conference.
 
Name Assigned : Raytracing/Animation
PCRelay       : 20
QWK (NezulD)  : 18              (118 Old Number)
Stated Purpose: This conference is a support group for those of us who love
                to do raytracing and animation.  New software that pertains
                will be presented in this conference.  Imagine, Lightwave
                and more can be discussed here.  It is also the support
                conference for my local Raytracing/animation User Group.
 
Name Assigned : GAMES
PCRelay       : 27
QWK (NezulD)  : 21              (121 Old Number)
Stated Purpose: This conference is for the discussion of Amiga games, they
                are not limited to Amiga Specific, but there should be some
                tie into the Amiga, such as "comming soon."  Hints and tips
                are also encouraged.
 
 
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                        HUB's Currently Sourcing AMINET
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Name                    HubID     Phone Number              Sysop
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NezulD's DomaiN         HUBNZLD   708-559-0513 HST          Edward Dluzen
Bell Micro Computer     HUBBMC    312-727-8809 v.32/HST     Lyle Giese
Amiga World Online      -QWK-     416-275-8748 DS           Rob Bell
One Stop PCBoard        -QWK-     509-946-9848 DS           Gary Hedberg
Central B0ard (Spain)   -QWK-     34-727-61162  v.32        Pieter Vos
DataPhone BBS (Sweden)  -FIDO-    46-8-704-3121             Mikeal Hugo
 
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                      Nodes Currently Carrying AMINET
******************************************************************************
 
Name                    NodeID    Phone Number              Sysop
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NezulD's DomaiN         NEZULD    708-559-0513 HST          Edward Dluzen
BMC West                BMCW      815-337-0191              Lyle Giese
Bell Micro Computer     BMCBBS    312-727-8809 v.32/HST     Lyle Giese
DarkSide of the Moon    -QWK-     914-621-2865 DS           Peter Cacchioli
I. G. Off BBS           -QWK-     609-252-0846 HST          Ford Morrison
Amiga World Online      -QWK-     416-275-8748 DS           Rob Bell
One Stop PCBoard        -QWK-     509-946-2301              Gary Hedberg
 
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PCRELAY Tranfers can be accompished here at NezulD's Domain by the following:
 
If you already have PCRELAY software set up, you should make another sub-
directory, for example-
                                  c:\aminet
copy your existing PCRELAY software to this subdirectory, overwrite your net.id
file with the one that I provided and also the conflst.rly file also available
in this packet.   Next you run Config and set up your information (we use zip)
and your work directories, and the conferences you wish to take, just like you
did with RIME.  Now you call my BBS and log in.  Leave me a note that you wish
to participate in AMINET, I will give you clearance to use door 14.  Once you
have clearance, you place a message in each of the conferences that you intend
to echo, then run export.  Call my BBS and enter door 14, there are
multiple nodes so you will probably be able to get in most times, at least
for now.  Upload your *.rly file, and you will first get back an empty file.
This process will now have you auto-registered in the hub door, from then on
any mail that you tranfer will be processed just like any other net.  And you
are then a member of AMINET!
 
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.QWK transfers
 
You can receive .QWK packets from my mail door (MarkMail)  You would need to
also run a program that would import those packeted messages into your BBS
system.  On a PC it would be something like RNET.  Primarily it would work a
lot like an offline mail reader.  You compile and compress your messages,
upload them and download and insert your new net messages.  You must let me
know that you wish to get your messages this way so that I can set up your
account properly.
 
        Thank you for your interest in AmiNet
 
If you are interested, please contact one of the BBS's in the list, and
they will be happy to help you out, or you can talk straight to the horses
mouth, and call NezulD's DomaiN.
 
You can also join by filling out the application found in this archive, and
uploading it as a message to me as read-only, on any one of the conferences.
I will get back with you.  Thanx again.
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