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[ 1 ]  Overview of setting up Web-Net on your BBS
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Below is a complete description of the conferences carried on Web-Net.

WARNING: Your BBS software MUST allow you to construct appropriate systems to
ensure that your BBS complies with the details listed here.  For example, if
a conference is listed as PRIVATE, you should be able to enable appropriate
security features to make that conference private.  If you cannot comply with
all of the details listed herein, please contact the Network Master Node and
explain your circumstances.  All exceptions will be considered on a case-by-
case basis.  Mention your BBS software type in your correspondence.

New conferences can (and WILL) be added as message traffic, or the readership,
warrants it.  Post a message in the Sysops / Net Admin conference if you wish
to make a suggestion in this regards.  We welcome new ideas and suggestions.
One obvious thing about a network devoted to Web topics is that it is likely
to change frequently as technologies emerge.  Let's keep Web-Net DYNAMIC.

In order to create your Web-Net network layout, use your BBS software to
add each of the conferences below.  Make sure that each conference complies
with the Standard Conference Setup and Attributes below, and that each
conference is designated as a QWK or FTSC-type networked conference.  Be
sure to check things like Tag/Origin lines, private-post flags and so on.

Once you've added the conferences to your BBS, create a "dial-out" event
for your BBS so you can contact your feed on a designated schedule.  You
should be able to make an unattended poll to your feed, upload any locally
posted messages, download all new messages for your site and complete the
call without error.  After you can successfully complete this process, you
are ready to begin participating in normal network traffic.  Your feed should
be able to provide you with appropriate login and startup information, if you
haven't already obtained such directions.

If you are running Synchronet BBS software, you will find step-by-step
instructions for the entire setup process in the WN_SBBS.TXT file.  In
addition, if you are using Synchronet v2.20a or later, you can simply
import the WN_CONFS.SUB file from SCFG to save time entering the sub-groups.

For other BBS software, please consult your users manual for assistance.


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[ 2 ]  Conference Setup Legend
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Remember that this is the STANDARD Conference Setup.  Each individual Web-Net
conference may add or subtract certain attributes below as indicated, or as
appropriate for the conference.

Standard Conference Setup:
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    - NO private posts are allowed -- all messages are public.
    - Public 'To User' headers are allowed, but not required.
    - NO anonymous posts are allowed.
    - Real names are not required -- aliases can be used.
    - Tag/Origin lines are allowed.  No more than ONE line, however.
    - NO ANSI, CTRL-A, Color or @-codes are to be used or allowed.  This
        is because Web-Net message traffic will contain source code, and
        screen codes can confuse the proper interpretation of source code.

    - All QWK conference numbers are per your FEED's direction.  The numbers
      in this document are for reference only, and do not reflect actual
      conference numbers of any node, including the Network Master Node.

Attributes Legend:
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    REQUIRED   = You MUST carry this conference.  No exceptions.
    OPTIONAL   = You may carry or omit this conference as you wish *ONLY* if
                 you are a Leaf Node.  All other node types must carry this.

    SYSOPS     = Conference is restricted to Sysops only.
    PRIVATE    = Conference is restricted to private posts only.
    PUBLIC     = Conference is open to all audiences and users.

    REAL-NAMES = Conference requires use of real names; no aliases allowed.
    ANONYMOUS  = Anonymouse postings are allowed.

    - "QWK Name" entries are provided for those systems that use QWK-named
      classifications.  All other BBS systems may ignore this line.

    - "I-Code" entries are provided for those systems that use "internal
      codes" to distinguish QWK conference areas.  All other BBS systems
      may ignore this line.


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[ 3 ]  Comprehensive Conference List
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Conference#: 10001
Attributes : REQUIRED, SYSOPS, REAL-NAMES
QWK Name   : WN-ADMIN
I-Code     : WN-ADMIN
Long Name  : Sysops / Net Admin
Short Name : Net Admin
Description: For Sysops and network administrators.  Carries questions about
             the network, conferences, nodes, etc.  Also used to distribute
             new nodelists, test connections, vote on issues and so on.

             New nodes generally post their arrival here.  The Network Master
             Node will distribute nodelists in this conference, generally every
             month or as required to keep you up to date.  Since this is a
             private conference for Sysops, real names ARE required.  You may
             bring up any topic that you feel appropriate for this forum.  If
             a vote of the network is needed, it will be held here.  This is
             the main conference for all administrative issues.

             ** THIS CONFERENCE IS REQUIRED READING FOR ALL SYSOPS **

Conference#: 10002
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-BROWS
I-Code     : WN-BROWS
Long Name  : Web Browsers
Short Name : Browsers
Description: For any discussion relating to Web Browsers.  How to use them,
             how to enable certain options, which is best, where to find them,
             questions from novice users about browsing, etc.  Not limited to
             any particular operating system, and can include built-in web
             browsers like those found on many large on-line services.

Conference#: 10003
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-HOT
I-Code     : WN-HOT
Long Name  : Hot Web Sites
Short Name : Hot Sites
Description: This conference can be used to talk about popular web sites,
             features or characteristics that make certain sites popular,
             URL's of places to visit, announcements of sites from readers
             of Web-Net, etc.  A place to point to other sites and say "Wow!
             Look what THESE guys did with their site!"

Conference#: 10004
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-DES
I-Code     : WN-DES
Long Name  : Home Page Design and Layout
Short Name : Design
Description: More on the generic mechanics of creating a home page, and less
             on the source code required to achieve a result.  This would
             include topics such as where to place graphics, how to link to
             other sites, questions about security features, ways to offer
             multiple home pages from one URL and so on.  Discusses more on
             the design and layout than on the actual programming.

Conference#: 10005
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-ASK
I-Code     : WN-ASK
Long Name  : Ask the Experts
Short Name : Experts
Description: A general-purpose conference where questions of any nature can
             be presented to a panel of experts.  This is where the sticky
             questions get answered, and where the experts can debate the
             merits of particular web problems.  For the power user as well
             as the novice who is stumped.  Moderated by a published author
             of WWW programming and power techniques.

Conference#: 10006
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-HTML
I-Code     : WN-HTML
Long Name  : Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)
Short Name : HTML
Description: Considered a staple of Web-Net, this conference will host all
             questions and discussions about HTML.  This includes how to
             achieve certain results in HTML, discussions about HTML Editors,
             HTML syntax and usage, HTML applets and more.  Can carry over to
             SGML.  Focuses on how to program in HTML for fun and profit.

Conference#: 10007
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-VRML
I-Code     : WN-VRML
Long Name  : Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML)
Short Name : VRML
Description: Anything related to VRML.  Very similar to the HTML conference,
             with the obvious exception of focusing on VRML.  How to use VRML
             with special effects, 3-D objects, movement and animation, high
             tech features and more.  For the author interested in the "next
             step" beyond HTML pages.

Conference#: 10008
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-JAVA
I-Code     : WN-JAVA
Long Name  : Java / JavaScript
Short Name : Java
Description: Anything related to Java and/or JavaScript.  Very similar to the
             HTML conference, with the obvious exception of focusing on Java.
             This includes Java development environments, Java P-code, how to
             incorporate Java into home pages and more.  A reference for all
             programmers who want to learn Java and use it effectively.

Conference#: 10009
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-MEC
I-Code     : WN-MEC
Long Name  : Miscellaneous Executable Content
Short Name : Misc. Content
Description: All other forms of executable content which do not fit into the
             previous three categories.  As traffic for a particular content
             type increases, it MAY be split off into a separate conference.
             Until then, any programming questions, syntax questions, usage
             and discussion about other executable content should be held here.

Conference#: 10010
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-SITE
I-Code     : WN-SITE
Long Name  : Web Site Administration
Short Name : Site Admin
Description: The art of creating a web site, hooking it into the Internet,
             attracting users and customers, on-going maintenance, keeping up
             with the Jones' and more importantly, how to recoup costs you
             will incur in running a web site.  Anything from starting up a
             web site to tearing it down.

Conference#: 10011
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-CGI
I-Code     : WN-CGI
Long Name  : Common Gateway Interface (CGI) Scripting
Short Name : CGI
Description: An important part of any web site administrators toolbox, CGI
             scripting will be discussed here.  This includes any form of
             CGI scripts such as PERL, AWK, shell and even DOS Batch.
             
Conference#: 10012
Attributes : OPTIONAL, PUBLIC
QWK Name   : WN-MAGIC
I-Code     : WN-MAGIC
Long Name  : Web Magic
Short Name : Magic
Description: Show your knowledge of the web with pearls of wisdom, tricks and
             traps, hints and kinks, and your best slight of hand.  How to
             put objects on your home page that will amaze and astound.  This
             conference is where you strut your stuff and tell your secrets.


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[ 4 ]  Conference Attributes Matrix
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  +--------+------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | Number | Conference Name  | Required? | Sysops?  | Real Names? |
  +~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~~~~+
  +~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~+~~~~~~~~~~~~~+
  | 10001 | Sysops/Net Admin  |    YES    |    YES   |     YES     |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10002 | Web Browsers      |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10003 | Hot Web Sites     |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10004 | Design and Layout |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10005 | Ask the Experts   |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10006 | HTML              |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10007 | VRML              |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10008 | Java / JavaScript |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10009 | Misc. Content     |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10010 | Web Site Admin    |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10011 | CGI Scripting     |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+
  | 10012 | Web Magic         |    No     |    No    |     No      |
  +-------+-------------------+-----------+----------+-------------+

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[End of Document]    [Last updated: 28-Mar-96 by Fat City BBS]    [Rev 1]
