
                                 144INTRO.TXT
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 WHAT THIS IS:

 - The 144BBS List is a collection of numbers reported as belonging to
   US BBSes with one or more lines supporting v.32, v.32bis, v.fast
   class and v.34 CONNECTs.
 - 144BBS List 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 although we try to
   have a new release on the first of each month.
 - 144BBS List is also available as a comma delimited file for those of
   you using BBS doors for online display and/or in need of info for
   database applications. This file is distributed as 144BBS.DB.
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 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
   144BBS even larger than it currently is and just one more opportunity
   to be inaccurate.
 - Although it is the goal, 144BBS 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.
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 COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION:

 - Since the content of 144BBS is for the most part public knowledge, no
   formal copyright for content is applied for.
 - I'm not even sure that the name "144BBS" 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 144BBS List.
 - No fee should be charged for 144BBS List other than normal system
   access requirements.
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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

 - 144BBS List 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.
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 NAMING CONVENTION & MISCELLANEA:

 - When distributing this list, do not rename 144BBS.DB or 144BBS.TXT!
 - Most BBSes don't like unarchived text files, so if archived, name the
   archive "144DB-a#.ext" or "144BBSa#" where:
    a  = alpha designator - A=Jan; B=Feb; C=Mar; L=Dec
    #  = the last number of the year; 1994 = 4, 19955 = 5
   ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to.
   The December, 1994 release will be named 144BBSL4.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 144BBS archives on The DownTown BBS and those directly uploaded
   by KEN SUKIMOTO are archived using the PKZIP -AV authencity
   validation option. When extracted, the -AV information should display
   The Downtown BBS name and the # AIN871 registration.
 - The DownTown BBS is currently a 6 line MajorBBS system with access on
   your first call to download 144BBS. See the file 144PICK.UP for the
   procedure.
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 ABBREVIATIONS USED:
                              Modem Type Legend

 VFC  = 14.4k v.32bis/28.8 v.fast class
 V32  = 9600 CCITT v.32
 V32A = 9600 CCITT v.32/12k v.32bis
 V32B = 14,400 CCITT v.32bis
 V32T = 19,200 AT&T v.32terbo
 V34  = 28.8k ITU-T/v.32bis
 V34E = v.34/v.fast class/v.32terbo (aka "v.everything")
 V34F = v.34/v.fast class
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 DISCLAIMERS:

 - Because these numbers have not been verified, the Compiler of 144BBS
   will not be responsible for erroneous information.
 - Inclusion/exclusion of a BBS is NOT an endorsement/condemnation of
   the BBS.
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 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 our
   database.
 - 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
   144BBS, please use the program and procedure contained in the
   SUBMIT.ZIP file archived in the 144BBS.ZIP file. After filling out
   the information, you can call the DownTown BBS and leave your board
   info in private e-mail addressed to User_ID "Sysop" with the subject
   of "144BBS" or you can send the information to one of the addresses
   below via Net or US Mail.
 - Please do not send public messages to KEN SUKIMOTO on networks with
   your correction, new entry or comment. If I see the message, I will
   attempt to act upon the information, but many networks frown upon or
   prohibit sending PUBLIC messages for this purpose. I will not
   acknowledge receiving those messages.
 - The preferred methods of contact are either by direct e-mail on my
   system or 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.
 - 144BBS.DB or 144BBS.TXT should not be modified to modify/add/delete
   entries!
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                                THE DOWNTOWN BBS
                                LOS ANGELES,  CA
                                  213-484-0260
                  [3/12/24/96/14.4k bps v.32bis & 16.8k ZyXEL]
                         15 Gigabytes of Adult Graphics
                   7 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Library Storage
                   10+ Gigabytes on 18 CD-ROM Disks, On-line
               US Robotics v.34/v.fc/v.everything lines available

                              US-SnailMail Address
                                  DownTown BBS
                         1008 N. Rosemont Avenue; #113
                           Los Angeles, CA 90026-3032

                            Network E-mail Addresses
                       MajorNet: Sysop@DWN
                       Internet: Sysop@dwntwn.Com
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