                    RelayNet (tm) Channel List
    Conference Coordinator - Garry Baker, Node ID ->BLAKGOLD  #1279
                           August 1, 1996

This is a complete listing of all RIME conferences, listed in order by 
"NUMBER," the international conference (or channel) number.  Your local 
board may not assign the same numbers to these conferences, and it may 
not carry every one.  If a conference below interests you and can't be 
found on your local board, ask your Sysop if it can be made available.

The listing below also indicates if a conference is shared with other 
networks.  Note that those shared networks may not have "Private" or 
"Receiver Only" message capability.  Ask the Conference Host if those 
capabilities are available to the shared network.

The "FOCUS" line indicates the general area of interest for the conference.
Conferences which share the same "FOCUS" would be similar; for example,
all political discussion conferences have the same "social.political" 
"FOCUS."

The message traffic rating, or "ACTIVITY," is based on the latest message
traffic measurement at the NetHub.  Message volume may fluctuate at times.
Here is what the various "ACTIVITY" levels mean:

                    ACTIVITY            MESSAGES PER DAY
                    light               1-10
                    moderate            11-30
                    high                30-60
                    high+               61 and above

The following conferences are available to all *RelayNet (tm)* members:

Name:         Postlink Support (Postlink)
Number:       100
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the support of 
              the Postlink Software.  All Postlink questions 
              will be addressed here.
Host:         Bonnie Anthony  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Sysops
Number:       101
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Discussions centering around the operation of 
              bulletin boards including the daily operation 
              from a SysOp point of view and the various software 
              available for BBS's such as PCBoard, GAP, RBBS, 
              Wildcat etc.  Personal experiences are always 
              invited and welcomed.
Host:         Jim Loos  Node ID ->JIMSPLAC  #1691
Activity:     moderate

Name:         4$Sale (Buy And Sell)
Number:       102
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  Items for sale, wanted or willing to exchange 
              advertisements left primarily by users, with 
              a focus on computer items.  Dealers are invited 
              but they may not advertise the same wares more 
              than once a week and they must identify themselves 
              as dealers.
Host:         Bob Sasso  Node ID ->PCBBS  #27
Activity:     high+

Name:         Current Events/Debate  (Debate)
Number:       103
Focus:        social.political
Description:  Discussions centered around current political 
              events or social issues.  NO Religious discussions 
              are permitted in this conference. All opinions 
              are welcomed and discussions at times may be 
              quite intense.
Host:         Amy Daley  Node ID ->STONEHENGE  #1138
Activity:     high+

Name:         Common - Network Message Center  (Common)
Number:       104
Focus:        social.general
Description:  This conference is carried by every BBS in RelayNet 
              (tm).  It is here that you can leave messages 
              to any other user in the network, introduce 
              yourself to others, scan for network information, 
              leave questions to members of the Steering Committee 
              or locate a BBS in a specific location.  Messages 
              are limited to 10 lines, including quoting, 
              courtesy-only messages are encouraged and general 
              discussion is discouraged.  On systems where 
              R/O mail is not available, routed messages are 
              suggested.  Once meeting your party, please 
              move to the more appropriate conference.
Host:         Bob Miller  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     high

Name:         PCBHints
Number:       105
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is for all PCBoard sysops (and 
              future Sysops) who have questions on setting 
              up and using Clark Development Co.'s PCBoard 
              BBS software package. This is not being set 
              up to supplant Salt Air as the definitive source 
              for all PROBLEMS with PCBoard software. David 
              Terry of Clark Development Co. monitors this 
              conference and offers his valuable input.
Host:         Lyle Giese  Node ID ->BMCWEST  #1083
Activity:     light

Name:         Technical
Number:       106
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussions centering around the technical side 
              of computers with an emphasis on hardware of 
              both IBM and IBM - clone equipment.  This is 
              a general conference and may overlap other conferences.
Host:         Yan Juras  Node ID ->MOONDOG  #35
Host:         Mark Adams  Node ID ->METROPLX  #1786
Activity:     high

Name:         Desktop Publishing  (DTP)
Number:       107
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  The focus of this conference is Desk Top Publishing 
              and all it embraces. We discuss both the tools 
              (Quark, PageMaker, and many others) and the 
              processes (service bureaus, aesthetics, ddsign, 
              etc). We occasionally wander out into discussions 
              of digital image manipulation, photo retouching, 
              draw programs, hardware, and operating systems 
              as they directly relate to the tools we use 
              professionally.
Host:         Peter Larsen  Node ID ->DKBBBS  #1117
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Sports
Number:       108
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  Discussions include the sport of the season as 
              well as upcoming sporting events.  This conference 
              covers the major sports in this country such 
              as baseball, football, hockey, racing and basketball, 
              as well as world-wide sports such as soccer.
Host:         Tim Pintsch  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Host:         Kevin Mark  Node ID ->SHARECITY  #5379
Activity:     high

Name:         Communications  (Comm)
Number:       109
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussions centering around modems and communication 
              packages in general.  There may be overlap 
              with the more specific conferences but this 
              is a good conference to begin with if you have 
              questions about getting started in using your 
              modem effectively.
Host:         Matthew Waldron  Node ID ->SUNRISE  #868
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Programming  (Prog)
Number:       110
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  General discussions about programming languages 
              that are not covered in a more specific conference.
Host:         John Gohde  Node ID ->COMMSYS  #923
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Medical
Number:       111
Focus:        tech.medical
Description:  Discussions center around current health issues, 
              new medical techniques, computers in medicine 
              and general medical information.  Periodically 
              the host offers medical update bulletins on 
              specific topics of interest to the non-medical 
              user.
Host:         Manuel Casiano M.D.  Node ID ->W3JP  #75
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Software Reviews  (SoftReview)
Number:       112
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  General question and answer conference on various 
              software packages.  This conference may overlap 
              with those of a more specific nature.
Host:         Jim Hanoian  Node ID ->LUNATIC  #1282
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Photo
Number:       113
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Topics include photographic techniques, equipment, 
              photographic development and current trends 
              in photography.
Host:         Matthew Waldron  Node ID ->SUNRISE  #868
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Harddisk
Number:       114
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  A forum for the discussions of all types of hard 
              drive and related/complimentary technology. 
              It also encompass 'drives, controllers, and 
              adapters' -- hard drives in their various forms, 
              magneto-optical drives, WORM drives, floppy 
              drives of various sorts including flopticals, 
              Bernoulli drives, tape-backup units including 
              SCSI, FDC-based, DAT, etc., and the various 
              controllers, adaptors, and interface cards that 
              are needed to run these drives along with the 
              necessary configuration software. Discussion 
              of CD-ROM drives would be generally be permissible 
              only in regard to problems, conflicts, etc. 
              related to their working in harmony with hard 
              drives, tape units, etc. Classified advertisements 
              (personal or commercial) are not permitted on 
              this conference, per RIME regulations.
Host:         David Tay  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     moderate

Name:         HAM
Number:       115
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  Discussions centered around HAM radio equipment, 
              problems, trends including announcements of 
              impending HAMFESTS.
Host:         Clay Thomas  Node ID ->IBMNET  #5
Host:         Mark Logsdon  Node ID ->IMBNET  #5
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Entertainment  (Entrtainmt)
Number:       116
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Light discussion centered on current movies, 
              books, TV and radio including reviews.
Host:         Jim Weddle  Node ID ->W3JP  #75
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Local Area Network  (LAN)
Number:       117
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Technical discussions on local area networking 
              including Novell, Lantastic and others.
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Amiga
Number:       118
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussion specific to the Amiga computer including 
              user tips, software, operating system and hardware 
              configurations.
Host:         Peter Larsen  Node ID ->DKBBBS  #1117
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Legal
Number:       119
Focus:        tech.legal
Description:  Discussion of topical legal issues with some 
              focus on computers but all legal arenas are 
              welcomed and encouraged.  Host presents users 
              with current legal questions, encourages discussions 
              which are followed by extended factual information. 
              Host also prepares position papers which are 
              generally available to the network.
Host:         Christina Capurro  Node ID ->MIST  #1624
Host:         Kelly Keniston  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Mac
Number:       120
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussion specific to the Macintosh computer 
              including user tips, software, operating systems 
              and hardware configurations.
Host:         Sheppard Gordon  Node ID ->MOONDOG  #35
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Database
Number:       121
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  General technical discussions of the major database 
              products currently available including Paradox, 
              Dbase and others.  This conference may overlap 
              other conferences on the network.
Host:         JP Bicket  Node ID ->ONANDUP  #1600
Activity:     light

Name:         Aviation
Number:       122
Focus:        social.career
Description:  General discussions centered on flying, types 
              of airplanes, instrumentation, licensing requirements 
              and airparks.
Host:         Bill Waldheim  Node ID ->DATATAME  #168
Host:         Ron Ratliff  Node ID ->OLDTOWN  #203
Activity:     high

Name:         USRobotics
Number:       123
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Technical discussion of all USR products including 
              the Sportster, Courier, Worldport, rackmount 
              and Total Control products.
Host:         Lou Kairys  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  k#3
Activity:     moderate

Name:         UPLINK (ChitChat)
Number:       124
Focus:        social.general
Description:  General chit-chat conference which includes both 
              technical and non-technical discussions.  For 
              those users who would like to just chat with 
              another person or for topics that don't fit 
              into any other conference.  Topics of debate 
              are specifically excluded from this conference 
              area.
Host:         Bob Litty  Node ID ->MODEMZONE #23
Host:         Mark Adams  Node ID  ->METROPLX  #1786
Activity:     high++

Name:         Network Administration  (NetAdmin)
Number:       125
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  A private conference established for the various 
              sysops and conference hosts to discuss issues 
              pertinent to the administration of the network.
Host:         Steering Committee
Activity:     high

Name:         Graphics
Number:       126
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference will encompass all forms of computer 
              graphics including and not limited to animations, 
              programming, pictures, graphics conversion, 
              DTP and all graphics software and hardware. 
              No graphic topic is 'off-topic' here.  This 
              generic area may overlap with more specific 
              graphic conferences.
Host:         Neil Arsenty  Node ID ->BMCWEST  #1083
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Spreadsheets  (Sprdshts)
Number:       127
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Discussions about different kinds of spreadsheets 
              including Lotus, Excel and Quattro Pro.
Host:         Michael Solinas  Node ID ->REDBARON  #1077
Activity:     light

Name:         RBBS
Number:       128
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Technical discussion on RBBS software.
Host:         Ken Goosens  Node ID ->DIAMOND
Activity:     light

Name:         Laptop Computers  (Laptop)
Number:       129
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference discusses portable computers 
              which includes laptop, notebook, palmtop, and 
              handheld computing devices. Questions and answers 
              with manufacturer representatives and other 
              users of all levels available.  Limited advertising 
              of related equipment is also allowed.
Host:         David Tay  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Sci-Fi
Number:       130
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Light conversations about science fiction books, 
              movies, authors and television shows excluding 
              Star Trek for which there is a separate conference.
Host:         Roy Wilson  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     high

Name:         Music
Number:       131
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Discussions include all types of music from Mozart 
              to Rock 'N Roll.  Discussions include current 
              bands, music-related software,  operas, musicals 
              and records.
Host:         Thomas Mahnke  Node ID ->SMUGR  #790
Activity:     high

Name:         Broadcast Professionals  (BrdcastPro)
Number:       132
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Broadcast Professionals deals with issues faced 
              daily by those who work in TV and Radio industries. 
              High School and College students considering 
              broadcasting as a career, may want to monitor 
              this conference to see not just what issues 
              broadcasters face, but how these issues are 
              dealt with and resolved. The scope of this conference 
              WILL NOT include engineering issues or discussion.
Host:         Rien Post  Node ID ->HACOM  #5621
Activity:     light

Name:         Financial
Number:       133
Focus:        tech.financial
Description:  General discussions pertaining to stocks, bonds, 
              and investments as well as software pertinent 
              to these topics.
Host:         Alan Sislin  Node ID ->MARKET  #131
Activity:     light

Name:         Games
Number:       134
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  Light discussion of commercial, shareware,video 
              and computer games, game doors and board games. 
              Including hints, ideas, and reviews.
Host:         Joe Eversole  Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD  #12
Activity:     high

Name:         Motorsports  (MtrSports)
Number:       135
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  Light discussions of all forms of motorsports 
              competition, fanfare news, as well as talk of 
              events from the heart of race country.
Host:         Brandon Hayden  Node ID ->HOLLYWOOD  #106
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Genealogy
Number:       136
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  Discussion of all things related to researching 
              one's Family History and Heritage. Discussions 
              include Computer software, assistance with research, 
              and how to begin or where to look for additional 
              information. This conference is for both the 
              Beginner and Experienced Genealogists.
Host:         Fleet Teachout  Node ID ->HOLLYWOOD  #106
Activity:     light

Name:         History
Number:       137
Focus:        social.political
Description:  Serious discussions about the history of people, 
              places, things, and events from the past.
Host:         Robert Southee  Node ID ->BMHSBBS  #1562
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Role Playing Games (RPG)
Number:       138
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  This conference is for various on-line Role Playing 
              games. Also discussions on new role-playing 
              game systems and ways to improve user's campaigns.
Host:         Dirk Bayer Node ID ->GREYHAWK  #837
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Vacation
Number:       139
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  Light discussion on vacation planning, places 
              to visit and restaurants to eat at while on 
              vacation.
Host:         Bob Miller  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Writers
Number:       140
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  A forum for writers -- professional, amateur, 
              and wanna-be writers to get together to discuss 
              the worlds of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
Host:         Dave Bates  Node ID ->BETACON  #643
Host:         Robert McKay   Node ID ->IXTHUS  #1386
Activity:     high+

Name:         Military
Number:       141
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Military personnel helping one another with military 
              issues.
Host:         Dave Niemeyer  Node ID ->NAUTILUSII  #5734
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Teens
Number:       142
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A conference limited to those between 12-19. 
              For meeting other teen-agers and creating 'friendships' 
              among other users, along with just chatting 
              the day away.
Host:         Isaiah Beard  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Host:         Andrew Huang  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     high+

Name:         BBS Ads
Number:       143
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  A conference devoted to the placement of BBS 
              ads. Please do not place any ansi ads as they 
              may change the colors on the receiving BBS.
Host:         Tom Miller  Node ID ->SWAMPTHANG  #5718
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Windows
Number:       144
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Discussion of present and proposed versions of 
              Microsoft Windows, Windows NT and Windows software.
Host:         Gregg Hommel  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Host:         Bob Malakoff  Node ID ->PROPCBBS  #288
Activity:     high+

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly Multi-Taskers
Number:       145
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 7/30/95

Name:         Disabled
Number:       146
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Light discussion as well as more technical software 
              and hardware discussions geared to particular 
              disabilities.  Help is also offered with particular 
              problems that an individual may be facing in 
              obtaining services for his/her disability.  
              Note also that quoting boxes and 8-bit ASCII 
              characters are not welcome in this conference 
              as they interfere with the equipment of blind 
              users.
Host:         Sheila Fava  Node ID ->LISA  #383
Host:         Bonnie Anthony M.D.  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Magick
Number:       147
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  This conference deals with the alteration of 
              objective reality through the alteration of 
              subjective reality (commonly called 'magick'), 
              or the simulation of same (commonly called 'stage 
              magic').
Host:         Bart Lidofsky  Node ID ->WISHBONE  #1212
Activity:     moderate

Name:         On-Line
Number:       148
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  Discussions of various on-line services such 
              as Genie and Compu-Serve.  Help with maximizing 
              your on-line time, discussions of various on-line 
              communication packages and features of various 
              on line systems.
Host:         Frederick Lonsdale  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Handyman
Number:       149
Focus:        social.home
Description:  Topics include various do-it-yourself projects, 
              advice on materials, small home and auto repair 
              tips.
Host:         Bart Lidofsky  Node ID ->WISHBONE  #1212
Activity:     light

Name:         Job Bank
Number:       150
Focus:        social.career
Description:  A job-bank conference where both jobs wanted 
              and jobs available are placed.  Users may leave 
              their qualifications and interests in the job 
              market. Help with resume writing is also available 
              as are helpful hints on working at home.  Business 
              opportunities and MLM are better discussed in 
              their respective conferences.
Host:         Greg Birosh  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         MIDI
Number:       151
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussions related to MIDI hardware and software.
Host:         John Corrigan  Node ID ->CHEMEK  #233
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Pets
Number:       152
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  Discussion and chat revolving around our four 
              footed, scaled, and feathered friends. This 
              is intended to be a friendly, supportive atmosphere 
              for pet owners, with expert advice when available.
Host:         Karen Davis  Node ID ->HDCAFE #5228
Host:         Jean Dannelley  Node ID ->ACCESSWEST  #1260
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Hobbies
Number:       153
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  Light discussions on collecting such things as 
              antiques, baseball cards, rare coins etc.  Also 
              helpful tips on starting a hobby, financial 
              aspects of collecting, and notices of upcoming 
              shows.
Host:         Debbie Gillham  Node ID ->NETEAST  #132
Activity:     light

Name:         Bulletin Board Doors  (BBSDoors)
Number:       154
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Discussions of doors for various bulletin board 
              software.  Help is offered with writing, debugging 
              and using door programs from both an author 
              and a user standpoint.
Host:         Ray Sulich  Node ID ->NEPTUNE  #1475
Activity:     light

Name:         Beer
Number:       155
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  A light discussion on home brewing of beers as 
              well as different beers offered across the US, 
              Canada and Europe.
Host:         Rick Cowles  Node ID ->WRITERSBLOCK  #5690
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Shareware Programs  (Shareware)
Number:       156
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Discussion and support of various shareware programs 
              available on BBS's, as well as help with developing 
              and distributing new shareware products.  'Shareware' 
              does include freeware and public domain software. 
              Note  ASP software is supported in ASP SUPPORT 
              #295
Host:         David Daniel Anderson  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Network Scouting News (ScoutNews)
Number:       157
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  This conference is devoted to the open discussion 
              of new conference ideas. Topics also covered 
              are how to scout for a conference, and all questions 
              dealing with the scouting procedures will be 
              fielded here. While not required, it is suggested 
              that all BBS's carry this conference.
Host:         Conference Scouting Coordinator
Activity:     NEW  08/30/95

Name:         PKWare
Number:       158
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Discussions, questions and tips regarding software 
              from PKWare, Inc.  This includes the famous 
              PKZIP/PKUNZIP compression utilities.
Host:         Thomas Mahnke  Node ID ->SMUGR  #790
Activity:     moderate

Name:         MSI/Qmodem
Number:       159
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference discusses one of the most popular 
              communications programs available for modem 
              communication with bulletin boards and other 
              host systems. Direct Support from Mustang Software
Host:         Ron Ratliff  Node ID ->OLDTOWN  #203
Activity:     light

Name:         IBM
Number:       160
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This forum discuss various topics regarding the 
              IBM PC computer.  This conference is filled 
              with technical data, and is the location to 
              find the latest product releases from IBM.
Host:         Jerry Lapham  Node ID ->MODEMZONE  #23
Activity:     light

Name:         WordPerfect  (WP)
Number:       161
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference directly supports all products 
              of WordPerfect Corporation, with particular 
              attention to the word processor.
Host:         Bill Leaming  Node ID ->VOCATIONCTRL  #1263
Activity:     moderate

Name:         DesqView
Number:       162
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference hosted by Quarterdeck Systems, 
              Inc., discusses the DESQview program and the 
              new API programing interface to DESQview.  Other 
              multi tasking software is not discussed within 
              this conference.
Host:         Marshall McCombie  Node ID ->SMUGR  #790
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Veterans
Number:       163
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A support and discussion conference for veterans 
              of the uniformed services of all nations.  Featuring 
              a representative of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans 
              Affairs available to provide information on 
              VA medical care.
Host:         Del Futrell  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Host:         Bob Wieters (VA Rep)  Node ID ->LAVET  #5315
Activity:     light

Name:         ID Games
Number:       164
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  Discussions of products by ID Software.  DOOM, 
              DOOM2, Wolfenstein and upcoming releases.
Host:         Don Pellegrino   Node ID ->DEWDROP   #1886
Activity:     NEW  12/5/94

Name:         Lotus
Number:       165
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference is hosted by Lotus Inc and is 
              dedicated to discussions of all products of 
              Lotus Development.
Host:         David O'Neal  Node ID ->TECHNICAL  #5342
Activity:     light

Name:         Vendors
Number:       166
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference is for the various manufacturers 
              who do NOT have their own private forums.  This 
              conference offers direct user to vendor support.
Host:         Bob Sasso  Node ID ->PCBBS  #27
Activity:     very light

Name:         Telix
Number:       167
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference directly supports Telix, the 
              communications program which is distributed 
              world- wide from Canada, by offering discussions 
              of all facets of the program including the highly 
              specialized script language.
Host:         Jeff Woods  Node ID ->DELTA  #22
Host:         Steve Wood  Node ID ->WOODSHED  #1023
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Firearm Issue/Gun Control (ArmIssue)
Number:       168
Focus:        social.political
Description:  This conference is dedicated solely to the discussion 
              of Gun Control.  No other issues will be discussed 
              in this conference.
Host:         Valerie Wixen  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Host:         Dave Niemeyer  Node ID ->NAUTILUSII  #5734
Activity:     NEW 2/95

Name:         Mystery
Number:       169
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Discussions of mystery writers, novels, television 
              shows and plays sharing the common theme of 
              whodunit.
Host:         Edwin Albetski  Node ID ->NETEAST  #132
Host:         Charlie Duncan  Node ID ->AQUILA  #731
Activity:     light

Name:         Small Business Work at Home  (WorkAtHome)
Number:       170
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Discussions of issue surrounding working in your 
              residence including tax tips, physical set-ups, 
              setting up your own small business and obtaining 
              business.
Host:         Robert Thompson  Node ID ->CIRCUSBBS  #5348
Activity:     light

Name:         Women Invite  (WomenInv)
Number:       171
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A place for users to discuss virtually anything 
              that pertains to women.  All Sysops that elect 
              to carry this conference, please be advised 
              that it is strictly by invitation and this rule 
              is expected to honored. Requests for invitations 
              are sent to BONNIE ANTHONY at ->RUNNINGA in 
              Womens (#80), routed and R/O.
Host:         Elaine Belasco  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         Recovery
Number:       172
Focus:        social.support
Description:  The RIME Recovery Conference is for people who 
              are members of a 12 Step BASED program so that 
              you may converse with, seek or lend support 
              to others with similar addictions. Visitors 
              who are NOT members of a 12 Step based program 
              are welcome, although we ask that you please 
              respect the rights of conference members by 
              not commenting on messages you may find personally 
              offensive due to a lack of understanding on 
              your part of the specific program in which the 
              author participates. Questions about recovery 
              programs are welcome. The conference itself 
              is NOT a part of, nor is it affiliated with 
              ANY recovery program and no attempt will be 
              made by members of the conference to impose 
              specific rules, membership requirements, traditions, 
              etc.  of ANY specific recovery program on any 
              other member of the conference. The Conference 
              is an open, on-line meeting where we may share 
              our personal Experience, Strength and Hope. 
              Twelve Step BASED programs include AA, NA, OA, 
              ACOA, AlAnon and EA to name a few.
Host:         Roy Hutchinson  Node ID ->ANGLE  #5191
Host:         Esther Lindenfeld  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         Cuisine
Number:       173
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  Discussions on food, restaurants, shopping tips 
              and recipes.
Host:         Howard Karten  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     high

Name:         UNIX
Number:       174
Focus:        tech.software.os
Description:  Discussions about the Unix operating system, 
              all platforms including, SRV R4, Linux, SCO, 
              Esix, Solaris, HP-ux, Coherent, Consensus Sys 
              V, BSD, etc. Also discussed is Sys Admin, Programming, 
              The X window system, connecting with non-unix 
              platforms, DOS X support, TCP/IP, porting, utilities, 
              mail readers, MKS toolkit, GNU, telecommunications, 
              and all software relating to unix.
Host:         Max Moen  Node ID ->BMCBBS  #351
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Comic Books  (ComicBooks)
Number:       175
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Discussions concerning comic books, comic strips, 
              animation, and related subjects, past, present, 
              and future.
Host:         Bart Lidofsky  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     high

Name:         Religion
Number:       176
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  Discussions surrounding different religions as 
              well as religious issue debate.
Host:         Deke Barker  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Host:         Sharon Bouchard  Node ID ->PCEXCHANGE  #859
Activity:     high+

Name:         Ultra BBS BBS Software  (UltraBBS)
Number:       177
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Official support conference for the top shareware 
              multi-node BBS package available.  Open to everyone, 
              including users and sysops with other software. 
              (Registration NOT required for assistance!) 
              Join the hundreds of sysops internationally 
              who actively provide support to fellow sysops. 
              Hosted by owner/author, Chwatal Development 
              Co.
Host:         Merlin Depeel  Node ID ->ONANDUP  #1600
Activity:     light

Name:         Politics
Number:       178
Focus:        social.political
Description:  A debate conference with a special emphasis on 
              the political and social issues of the day. 
              This conference may overlap with other conferences 
              available on the network.
Host:         Norris Washington  Node ID ->ANGLE  #5191
Host:         Robert McKay  Node ID ->IXTHUS  #1386
Activity:     high+

Name:         Philosophy
Number:       179
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  Discussions of both the classical philosophers 
              and more modern day writers as well as philosophical 
              issues of the times.  This conference may overlap 
              with several other conferences available on 
              the network.
Host:         Soonand Myosurus  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Women
Number:       180
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A conference devoted to women's issues, including 
              feminism, lesbianism, equal rights, equal pay 
              and other current issues of interest to women. 
              This conference is not exclusive for women 
              participants.
Host:         Karen Davis  Node ID ->HDCAFE  #5228
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Astrology
Number:       181
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  Discussions centering around astrology, its users, 
              its system of beliefs including learning how 
              to write horoscopes.
Host:         Merlin Depeel  Node ID ->ONANDUP  #1600
Activity:     light

Name:         Global Uplink  (GlblUpLink)
Number:       182
Focus:        social.general
Description:  An International 'chat' conference with light 
              conversation between users in all of North America, 
              parts of Central and South America, The Pacific 
              Islands, Europe, Asia, South Africa and numerous 
              other countries and locations around the world.
Host:         Bill Roark  Node ID ->ANGLE  #5191
Activity:     high

Name:         Science
Number:       183
Focus:        tech.science
Description:  Discussions centering around scientific issues 
              of the day and the history of the scientific 
              method.
Host:         Keith Standifer  Node ID ->HAWGWILD  #5008
Activity:     high

Name:         New Users
Number:       184
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  A conference geared to new BBS users where help 
              is offered over a myriad of topics.  Anyone 
              may use this conference to ask questions on 
              any topic and expect a response from a knowledgeable 
              person on the topic that is being queried.
Host:         Tom Shorock  Node ID ->DIGICON  #5429
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Bicycles
Number:       185
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  A conference geared to the bicycle enthusiast, 
              offering information and discussion on equipment, 
              riding strategies and upcoming events.
Host:         Matt Sargent  Node ID ->FIAWOL  #977
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Qmail Reader  (Qmail)
Number:       186
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Support offered to all users of the Qmail Reader, 
              both shareware and deluxe version by the author 
              of the software.
Host:         Mark Herring  Node ID ->PARTY  #7
Activity:     light

Name:         Satellite
Number:       187
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussions of satellite equipment, uses and 
              legal constraints.
Host:         JM Dolan  Node ID ->SATEL  #947
Activity:     light

Name:         Astronomy
Number:       188
Focus:        tech.science
Description:  Discussions of the stars, physical laws and announcements 
              of current news and events.
Host:         Len Philpot  Node ID ->PUMA  #1026
Activity:     light

Name:         GAP
Number:       189
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Support conference for sysops and users of GAP 
              bulletin board software.
Host:         Kenny Gardner  Node ID ->CROWNEST  #303
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Omen Technology  (OmenTech)
Number:       190
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Support conference for Omen Technology products.
Host:         Patrick Grote  Node ID ->SUPPORTU  #507
Activity:     light

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly Diplomacy
Number:       191
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 2/11/96

Name:         Parents
Number:       192
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Conference for general discussions between parents 
              offering help with problems and tips on better 
              parenting.
Host:         Amy Daley  Node ID ->STONEHENGE  #1138
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Great Outdoors  (Outdoors)
Number:       193
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  General discussions on enjoying the outdoors 
              whether it be by hiking, mountain climbing, 
              fishing, swimming or camping.
Host:         Bob Chapman  Node ID ->EARTHART  #1646
Activity:     moderate

Name:         RFL & RBL
Number:       194
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  RelayNet Football League and RelayNet Baseball 
              League. This conference will be dedicated to 
              the two fantasy Sports leagues Football and 
              Baseball.
Host:         John Niespodzianski  Node ID ->UGCAFE  #5577
Activity:     light

Name:         Biology
Number:       195
Focus:        tech.science
Description:  Discussions around current issues in regards 
              to all life sciences that are so important to 
              us in today's world. This will include genetics, 
              ecology, bio-chemistry, bionics and exo-biology.
Host:         Karen Mann  Node ID ->DRAGCIT  #5287
Activity:     light

Name:         Senior Citizens  (Seniors)
Number:       196
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A conference devoted to those over 55 to discuss 
              not only the issues of aging in America but 
              to provide companionship among people with similar 
              interests and problems.
Host:         Bill Roark  Node ID ->ANGLE  #5191
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Turbo Pascal  (TurboPascal)
Number:       197
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Technical discussions of Borland's TP program 
              and utilities.
Host:         Guy McLoughlin  Node ID ->ROSE  #1047
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Urban Legends (UrbnLgnds)
Number:       198
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the study of 
              modern folklore - tracing the origins of urban 
              legends and examining how they have evolved. 
              The work of Jan Brunvand is our inspiration, 
              but we will go our own directions as the explosion 
              of misinformation takes us. This is, of course, 
              not primarily a place to spread rumors; amusing 
              and interesting lore will be welcomed but only 
              if clearly identified as such.
Host:         Michael Loo  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     NEW

Name:         QBasic Language  (QBasic)
Number:       199
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Technical discussion and help in programming 
              with QBasic.
Host:         Jim Robertson  Node ID ->STATION  #1210
Activity:     moderate

Name:         C/C++ Programming  (C/C++)
Number:       200
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Technical discussion of C/C++ programming.  Discussion 
              includes programming help, compilers, and in-line 
              assembly.
Host:         John Corrigan  Node ID ->CHEMEK  #233
Activity:     light

Name:         Star Trek
Number:       201
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Discussion of Star Trek Ideas and Technology
Host:         Adam Zion  Node ID ->FARPOINT  #5146
Host:         Dave Harrison  Node ID ->ROSE  #1047
Activity:     high+

Name:         Trading Cards  (TrdCards)
Number:       202
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  This conference is for those that collect sports 
              and non-sports 'bubble gum' cards.  This hobby 
              is one of the fastest growing in the country. 
              This conference is where one who collects these 
              cards can post, buy, sell and trade messages 
              or collect information from other collectors.
Host:         Doug Thomas  Node ID ->FERRET  #750
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Clipper
Number:       203
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Technical help with Clipper. This conference 
              may overlap with other conferences available 
              on the network.
Host:         Robert Laszko  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     light

Name:         Relay Users  (RelayUsers)
Number:       204
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  This conference is to allow users who have disputes 
              with a Conference Host to work out those differences. 
              The rules and administration of the Network 
              are NOT a topic of discussion in this conference. 
              Those discussions would be limited to discussions 
              swith sysops and host in the administrative 
              conferences.  This conference may also be used 
              to lodge a formal complaint against a conference 
              host.  Address your SPECIFIC complaint in a 
              message addressed to STEERCOM.  Once your complaint 
              is brought a member of the Steering committee 
              will investigate your complaint, and after that 
              investigation, will let you know the results. 
              While the investigation is on-going, NO further 
              messages will be allowed on the complaint.  
              Issues of the hosts performance that might arise 
              from a formal complaint will be discussed with 
              the host involved, in the Network Administration 
              conference and NOT in the USERS conference.
Host:         Steering Committee
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Firearms
Number:       205
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  A discussion of firearms and their legitimate 
              uses for sport, hunting, collecting, and self 
              protection. Please, no ads in this conference 
              whatsoever.
Host:         Neil Hoffman  Node ID ->WISHBONE  #1212
Activity:     high

Name:         Scuba
Number:       206
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  A conference that is dedicated to the SCUBA divers 
              in our network, and hosted by a certified PADI 
              SCUBA Instructor, IDC Staff Instructor, and 
              who also teaches 7 types of specialty diving. 
              Discussion is open to all folks from the absolute 
              novice to the experienced diver.
Host:         Tom Kellen  Node ID ->SLVREGLE   #1509
Activity:     light

Name:         CompuComm
Number:       207
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Manufacturers support conference for one of the 
              newest High Speed modems to come along. This 
              modem promises to be one of the hottest items 
              in the BBS World in the very near future!
Host:         Manufacturer's Rep   Node ID ->GENERAL   #916
Activity:     very light

Name:         Engineering  (Engineer)
Number:       208
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Technical discussions of interest to engineers.
Host:         Steven Fischer  Node ID ->SPACE  #606
Activity:     light

Name:         Ansi Codes
Number:       209
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  Ansi messages, screens, drawings or whatever 
              your creative streak can put into a message.
Host:         Dave Dennett  Node ID ->FERRET  #750
Activity:     moderate

Name:         XYWrite
Number:       210
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Support for the word processor XYWrite.
Host:         Steve Hayes  Node ID ->UNISED  #5622
Activity:     light

Name:         Gadgets
Number:       211
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  Discussion of gadgets, where to get 'em, new 
              and interesting products and how to use.
Host:         Dean Gill  Node ID ->GREENMAC  #5041
Activity:     light

Name:         CAD
Number:       212
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Computer-aided design conference.  Covers all 
              the various CAD programs.
Host:         Jon Fleming  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Boating and Fishing
Number:       213
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  A conference dedicated to the Boaters. This conference 
              is shared with MetroLink
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     light

Name:         Mainframe
Number:       214
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Technical discussions about both VAX and IBM 
              mainframes.
Host:         Bill Johnson  Node ID ->VERNON
Activity:     light

Name:         Homehints
Number:       215
Focus:        social.home
Description:  This conference will be devoted to all phases 
              of successfully running a home.  This will encompass 
              exchanging household hints, discussion and hopefully 
              solutions for users household problems and any 
              other topics which are home related
Host:         Bill Fuhrmann   Node ID ->TSTATION  #971
Activity:     light

Name:         Dr. Who
Number:       216
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  For all the fans of the time traveling Doctor 
              Who of PCS Fame
Host:         Mike Lease  Node ID ->WWORLD  #952
Activity:     light

Name:         R/C Radio Control  (RadioCtrl)
Number:       217
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  A conference for the discussion of radio controlled 
              aircraft, cars, tanks, you name it.
Host:         Nancy Eichman  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT  #981
Activity:     light

Name:         Boyan
Number:       218
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  All questions about Boyan Communication software 
              are welcomed and encouraged.
Host:         Lee Breeden  Node ID ->MYPLACEBBS  #5689
Activity:     light

Name:         Apple II GS  (AppleII/GS)
Number:       219
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Questions about the Apple II and Apple GS computers.
Host:         Joe Siegler  Node ID ->APOGEE  #1674
Activity:     light

Name:         Men's Roundtable  (Mens)
Number:       220
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Discussion of issues that affect men, such as 
              men's rights, divorce, custody, being gay, etc. 
              The conference is open to men and women, but 
              is not a 'war of the sexes' style conference. 
              Instead, Men's Roundtable focuses on men and 
              how they are affected by the issues.
Host:         Frank Hagan  Node ID ->THEMAIN2  #30
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Deadhead
Number:       221
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  A conference for Grateful Dead fans and followers, 
              to discuss the music, the group and the fans
Host:         Klaus Bender  Node ID ->DEADBORD #120
Activity:     moderate

Name:         MSWord
Number:       222
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  For support of Microsoft's Word
Host:         Bob Miller  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Telemate
Number:       223
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  A vendor support conference for the new communications 
              program Telemate.  Hosted by the author - Winfred 
              Hu.
Host:         John Mina  Node ID ->KANDY   #5537
Activity:     moderate

Name:         4Dos
Number:       224
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Support and discussion of the 4DOS command interpreter 
              'family of products', by Rex Conn and JP Software, 
              which include 4DOS, NDOS, 4OS2, 4NT, and Take 
              Command.  Batch files, aliases, and system settings 
              which use commands native to these programs 
              may also be shared and discussed. Participation 
              by program author Rex Conn, and JP Software 
              representative Tom Rawson.
Host:         David Daniel Anderson  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light to moderate

Name:         Gay Issues
Number:       225
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A place to discuss gay/lesbian/bisexual issues 
              including discussion of civil rights, bashing, 
              legal, religious, or any other issues relative 
              to alternate lifestyles.  No attacks on the 
              basis of sexual orientation will be tolerated. 
              Handles of a non-profane nature are allowed 
              at the host's discretion under administrative 
              scrutiny.   This conference is open to everyone. 
              Personal attacks are strictly prohibited.
Host:         Dave Dennett  Node ID ->FERRET  #750
Activity:     moderate - high

Name:         Horror
Number:       226
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  A forum for discussion of horror movies, books 
              etc.
Host:         Ben Sansing  Node ID ->FERRET  #750
Activity:     light

Name:         Phones
Number:       227
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussions centering on telephone communications 
              and telephone industry activities. Subjects 
              would include, but not be limited to, ISDN, 
              wiring, noise troubles and reporting problems, 
              new technology and terminology, 800 numbers, 
              BBS's on 900 numbers, phone rates around the 
              country for various services, new services available, 
              telephone nostalgia, and anything deemed suitable 
              to the conference host.
Host:         Thomas Mahnke  Node ID ->SMUGR  #790
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Modems/Modem Support  (Modems)
Number:       228
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  A conference to discuss modems, problems, fixes 
              etc. Vendor support encouraged
Host:         Bob Miller  Node  ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Tandy
Number:       229
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  For support for most all things 'Computer' from 
              Tandy 'Radio Shack'.
Host:         Keith Standifer  Node ID ->HAWGWILD  #5008
Activity:     light

Name:         Batch
Number:       230
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Support for the most used programming language 
              in the DOS world. Who doesn't use a least a 
              few batch files?
Host:         Jack Hudgions  Node ID ->WINGIT  #1060
Activity:     light

Name:         Mainmail/GAP Doors  (GapMain)
Number:       231
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Direct author support of Gap Doors including 
              Mainmail for Gap.
Host:         Tony Summy  Node ID ->THEMAIN  #326
Activity:     light

Name:         Chess
Number:       232
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  This conference is being set up for all of the 
              chess enthusiasts who wish to have 'Play-by-net' 
              games.
Host:         James Reames  Node ID ->CHESSBOARD  #1649
Activity:     light

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly ATARI-ST
Number:       233
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 6/30/95

Name:         Procomm
Number:       234
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This is a user support conference for people 
              using the ProComm or ProComm + or the Procomm+ 
              for Windows communications packages and the 
              Aspect script languages.
Host:         Gregg Hommel  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     moderate

Name:         MASM
Number:       235
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  This is another spinoff from the programming 
              conference dedicated to people who work with 
              the bits and bytes...  Macro Assembler.
Host:         Paul Williamson  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         OOPS
Number:       236
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  This conference is for discussions centered on 
              the newest wrinkle in programming  Object Oriented 
              Programming.  This discipline spans several 
              languages and includes Turbo Pascal 5.5 and 
              C++.
Host:         Alan Eldridge  Node ID ->BBSCS  #43
Activity:     light

Name:         BBS Software  (BBS Soft)
Number:       237
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  This conference is designed as a place where 
              all current and neophyte sysops can come and 
              discuss the merits/benefits of the multitude 
              of systems available to run a BBS.
Host:         Bob Neal  Node ID ->CHQBBS  #1255
Activity:     light

Name:         Wildcat! Sysops  (WCSysops)
Number:       238
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is for sysops and users of Wildcat 
              to dialogue and discuss issues surrounding using 
              Wildcat and non Mustang third party utilities.
Host:         Bob Fehn  Node ID ->INFONET  #1884
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Fire/EMS
Number:       239
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Run by two EMS personnel this conference is open 
              to all EMS/Fire personnel and anyone else interested 
              in these valuable professions.
Host:         Lou Kairys  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         Relationships  (Rltnshps)
Number:       240
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is for the exploration and discussion 
              of the issues and concerns common to all kinds 
              of relationships -- work, family, friends, significant 
              others -- including communication, cooperation 
              and conflict resolution, work and play, and 
              intimacy and separation.
Host:         Dave Niemeyer  Node ID ->NAUTILUSII  #5734
Host:         Bob Rudd  Node ID ->WORLDNET  #448
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Motorcycles  (Motorcycls)
Number:       241
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  This conference is for all of the motorcyclists 
              in the relay.
Host:         Gil Mitchell  Node ID ->BKBBS  #11
Activity:     moderate

Name:         BBS Issues
Number:       242
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  Discussions of issues and opinions relevant to 
              the operation of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), 
              designed specifically to allow BBS callers and 
              sysops to discuss issues of common interest. 
              Any thread relating to the operation of a BBS, 
              or to how callers interact with a BBS is open 
              in this conference.  The conference is NOT limited 
              to RIME-related issues.
Host:         Thomas Mahnke  Node ID ->SMUGR #790
Activity:     light

Name:         Police
Number:       243
Focus:        social.career
Description:  A relaxed atmosphere where police officers and 
              those interested in discussion of law enforcment 
              related topics can exchange ideas.
Host:         Andy Corbin  Node ID ->IAI  #1565
Host:         Gil Mitchell  Node ID ->BKBBS  #11
Activity:     high

Name:         Robocomm/RoboMail Technical Support (Robocomm)
Number:       244
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Product support of Robocomm and Robomail from 
              Parsons Consulting.  All questions/comments 
              about the Robotwins are welcome in this conference. 
              Product updates and announcements will be posted 
              here as well.
Host:         Joe Eversole  Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD  #12
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Rbase
Number:       245
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Support for RBase provided by those users quite 
              experienced in the use of this program, including 
              several RBase users group
Host:         Bob Malakoff      Node ID ->PROPCBBS  #288
Activity:     light

Name:         SemWare
Number:       246
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This is a direct product support conference hosted 
              by SEMWare, the authors of Qedit.
Host:         Richard Blackburn  Node ID ->SEMWARE  #330
Host:         Kyle Watkins  Node ID ->SEMWARE  #330
Activity:     light

Name:         Scouting
Number:       247
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is for all boy/girl scouts in 
              the net.
Host:         Ed Jones  Node ID ->AFTRFIVE  #1044
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Fractals
Number:       248
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  This conference is dedicated to discussions about 
              chaos theory, fractal geometry and cellular 
              automata.  Topics include software such as FRACTINT 
              and Ca Lab, code for programming your own creations, 
              speculation about the broad implications of 
              chaos theory and descriptions of many practical 
              applications in the physical biological and 
              social sciences.  No particular expertise is 
              required to enjoy this conference and numerous 
              submissions consists of short tutorial's or 
              software and book reviews.
Host:         Bert Tyler  Node ID ->DSC  #308
Activity:     light

Name:         MajorBBS
Number:       249
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference will be for MajorBBS owners. 
              It will support the UTI driver MjrUTI as well 
              and offers official Galacticom support.
Host:         Michael Baumann Node ID ->APPLEWIZ  #950
Host:         Anne Skurnick  Node  ID ->GRID  #5366
Activity:     light

Name:         Game Design  (GameDesign)
Number:       250
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  This conference covers the design of games, including 
              board, computer, and role playing. This also 
              covers the creation of variations of games, 
              including the design of universes for ROLE PLAYING 
              games.
Host:         Bart Lidofsky  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         Spitfire BBS Software  (SpitfireBB)
Number:       251
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  The conference will deal with the use and maintenance 
              of SPITFIRE BBS by Mike Woltz, SFUTI by Bob 
              Browne and other SPITFIRE related software.
Host:         Tom Kellen  Node ID ->SLVREGLE  #1509
Activity:     light

Name:         Commo
Number:       252
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference will support a new communications 
              program, written in ASM and supported by the 
              author.
Host:         Fred Brucker  Node ID ->DIRASNT  #91
Activity:     light

Name:         Laser Printers  (LasrPrntrs)
Number:       253
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference will support all brands and models 
              of laser printers.
Host:         David Groome  Node ID ->MICROMETRIC  #5662
Activity:     light

Name:         Weather
Number:       254
Focus:        tech.science
Description:  The conference will discuss weather from a scientific 
              standpoint.
Host:         Wayne Culver  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981
Activity:     light

Name:         Data Protection  (DataProtec)
Number:       255
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  The conference will deal with virii, trojans, 
              and other data destroying programs and ways 
              to prevent them.
Host:         Yan Juras  Node ID ->MOONDOG  #35
Activity:     light

Name:         C64/C128
Number:       256
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  A forum for the discussion of Commodore Computers 
              including Pet, Vic, Max, B Series, +4, C=64 
              & 128.  Ansi and high Ascii characters are to 
              be avoided in this conference.
Host:         Ken Halfon  Node ID ->ACC  #4
Activity:     light

Name:         Disney
Number:       257
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Devoted to all things Disney.... from the Theme 
              Parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo 
              Disneyland and Euro Disney Resort), to the classic 
              motion pictures, to Disney Television, collectibles 
              and much more.  Answers to your questions, information 
              for planning your trips and much more.  (NOTE 
              The Disney Conference is in no way sponsored 
              by the Walt Disney Corporation or any subsidiary, 
              and the 'RIME NETWORK' or the host of this conference 
              has no personal or professional ties with any 
              Disney Company.)
Host:         Frank Hagan  Node ID ->THEMAIN2  #30
Activity:     light

Name:         Soundcards
Number:       258
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference is for the technical support 
              of all sound cards, along with ADLIB card and 
              and the commercial and shareware software that 
              supports it.
Host:         Bruno Miguel  Node ID ->SKYSHIP  #638
Activity:     moderate

Name:         VidGames
Number:       259
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  This conference covers all video game consoles 
              and arcade (coin-op) games.  Technical and informal 
              discussions involving game hints, information, 
              and upcoming products for all popular game systems 
              such as NES, SNES, Genesis, 3DO, Jaguar, and 
              arcade machines.  Conference shared with MetroLink.
Host:         Steve Kapinos  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     high

Name:         Survivors of Abuse  (SOA)
Number:       260
Focus:        social.support
Description:  If you were abused as a child -- physically, 
              emotionally or sexually -- this is the place 
              to share and heal. Professionals in these fields 
              are welcome as long as they maintain an attitude 
              of openness and respect.
Host:         Paul Busby  Node ID ->MOONDOG  #35
Host:         Rick Dawson  Node ID ->OLDTOWN  #203
Activity:     light

Name:         Computer Users Groups  (UserGroups)
Number:       261
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  A place for all Computer User Groups to discuss 
              upcoming publications, previously published 
              data, and general problems faced by users groups 
              in todays computer world.
Host:         David Jones  Node ID ->COLOR  #409
Host:         Rich Christopherson  Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT  #5215
Activity:     light

Name:         Intuit Software Support (Intuit)
Number:       262
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference is a source of information on 
              the many fine products made by Intuit, including 
              Quicken, TurboTax, Quickbooks, and QuickPay. 
              Information on updates, bugs, fixes, and discussion 
              of the products capabilities, limitations, and 
              use will be featured.  Software products from 
              Parsons Technology, an  Intuit company, are 
              also featured.
Host:         Robert Thompson  Node ID ->CIRCUSBBS  #5348
Activity:     * New * 5/5/96

Name:         Conference Hosts Conference  (ConfHost)
Number:       263
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  All Conference Hosts are asked to join this conference 
              so we can better discuss problems, and ways 
              to avoid problems. Another use will be the discussion 
              of new ways to better advertise our existing 
              conferences.
Host:         Conference Coordinator
Host:         Steering Committee
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Running and Being  (Run&Be)
Number:       264
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  This conference will serve as a meeting place 
              for runners and/or joggers all over.  Its purpose 
              is to share insights, encouragements, and publish 
              upcoming racing events on a regional basis (as 
              available). While its central theme is running, 
              comments pertaining to other aerobic activities 
              are both encouraged and welcome.  Newcomers 
              as well as veterans are invited to participate.
Host:         Tom Moeller  Node ID ->MIKESHOST  #5137
Activity:     light

Name:         Forth Language  (Forth)
Number:       265
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Conference dedicated to Forth Language Programming. 
              Bridged with METROLINK
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     light

Name:         No-Smoking
Number:       266
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Discussions on various ways to quit smoking. 
              Shared Conference with MetroLink
Host:         Bill Walsh  Node ID ->DCINFO  #16
Activity:     light

Name:         Health And Fitness  (Hlth&Fit)
Number:       267
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Discussions on various weight loss programs, 
              general health and fitness.  Shared Conference 
              with MetroLink. Pat Wilson is the Metrolink 
              Host.
Host:         Jay Rapkin  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     very light

Name:         Geoworks
Number:       268
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference discusses GEOWORKS Ensmble and 
              Geoworks Pro, and operates as a medium for other 
              geoworks users to exchange information and inform 
              other users of the features of these programs.
Host:         Bob Neal  Node ID ->CHQBBS  #1255
Activity:     light

Name:         CoCo
Number:       269
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Discussion on and about the TRS Color Computer
Host:         Michale Blais  Node ID ->ADDICTION  #139
Activity:     light

Name:         Artisoft
Number:       270
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference is for LANtastic Network Administrators 
              and Users ranging from Novice thru Senior levels. 
              Discussions and questions dealing with any 
              ArtiSoft product from Simply to CorStream on 
              the Software side and from 2mps cards to the 
              Eagle 12-port Hubs are welcome. This conference 
              complements the existing NETWORKS conference, 
              which addresses general LAN types of networks.
Host:         Jim Daly  Node ID ->TREASURES  #69
Host:         David Hartley  Node ID ->DELTONACOMM  #66
Activity:     moderate

Name:         File Search  (FileSearch)
Number:       271
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  This conference is for the use of RIME participants 
              to search out those hard to get files, or to 
              find files to do a specific job or task.  Users 
              will place their post requesting a specific 
              file name that they are looking for, or post 
              a description of what the file should accomplish. 
              Responders would reply to the message with the 
              specific file name, and where the user will 
              be able to pick it up. This conference would 
              also be open to those hobby programmers that 
              would be willing to write a program for the 
              user to fulfill the end result.  This conference 
              would also help out BBS sysops in that it will 
              help eliminate the constant requests from their 
              users regarding the searching of files as described 
              above.
Host:         Jason Valentine  Node ID ->MAJORMINOR  #5654
Activity:     light

Name:         HTML Programming
Number:       272
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Discussion of programming in Hypertext Markup 
              Language, types  of programming software, extensions 
              to the language, etc.  Special emphasis on the 
              use of HTML for developing or modifying Web 
              sites on the WWW.  Novices as well as experts 
              are encouraged to participate.
Host:         MIchael Troy  Node ID ->ROD  #13
Activity:     Closed 5/31/95

Name:         Asia
Number:       273
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  Dedicated to the dialogue of foods, domestic 
              and global business issues, cultures, languages, 
              current events, travel, history, technology, 
              trade, health & science, consumer products, 
              and local socio-economic and political issues 
              in the Asian/Pacific Rim region including Japan, 
              Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, 
              etc. Text written in native languages (Japanese, 
              Nippongo, Bahasa Malaysia, etc.) are permitted 
              within the rules and regulations of RIME.  High-ASCII 
              characters may not be used in this conference 
              at this time.
Host:         David Tay  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     moderate

Name:         MegaMail Support  (MegaMail)
Number:       274
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference will support the  MegaMail off-line 
              reader and also supply support for the Door, 
              by the author.
Host:         Carl Curling  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT  #981
Host:         Chau Pham  Node ID ->ONANDUP  #1600
Activity:     light

Name:         System Analysis  (SystmAnlys)
Number:       275
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  This conference will look at the development 
              of a program that takes place prior to the coding 
              phase. It will cover how to obtain information 
              from the end user and how to organize the data 
              structures for inclusion into a program.
Host:         Bill Lawless  Node ID ->ICS  #1820
Activity:     light

Name:         Maildoors
Number:       276
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the various Maildoors 
              that are currently in use, and those that will 
              be developed over time.  Features, implementations, 
              packet formats, mail networks and any discussion 
              that furthers the concepts and intents of the 
              delivery of offline mail is welcomed.  This 
              conference is gated to Fido through Lunatic 
              Fringe BBS, site #1282.
Host:         Jim Hanoian  Node ID ->LUNATIC  #1282
Activity:     light

Name:         Searchlight BBS  (Searchlght)
Number:       277
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  A forum provided for Searchlight Sysops and Users, 
              by Searchlight Sysops.
Host:         Richard Bernard  Node ID ->PROJECT  #1563
Activity:     light

Name:         Evangelical  (Evanglcl)
Number:       278
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  This is a support conference for evangelical 
              Christians. Evangelical Christianity is defined 
              for this conference as that segment of Christianity 
              which is Biblically Protestant, as opposed to 
              Orthodox or Catholic, yet not rigidly fundamentalist. 
              It is represented by such people as Billy Graham, 
              D. James Kennedy, and John McArthur. Topics 
              include evangelical theology, current events, 
              personalities and happenings.
Host:         Robert McKay  Node ID -> IXTHUS  #1386
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Strange & Unexplained  (Strange)
Number:       279
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  Discussion of strange and unexplained phenomena 
              including, but not limited to, paranormal, UFO's, 
              psychic phenomena, anomalies of nature, strange 
              creatures, and more.
Host:         Michael Solinas  Node ID ->REDBARON  #1077
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Mensa
Number:       280
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Mensa is a not-for-profit organization whose 
              purposes are to ... provide a stimulating intellectual 
              and social environment for its members.  This 
              conference is for sharing of activities, ideas 
              and opinions and does not require Mensa membership. 
              Any opinions expressed herein are those of 
              the individual authors.  The name 'Mensa' is 
              registered to American Mensa Limited and used 
              here with permission.  For additional info call 
              1-800-666-3672
Host:         Gene Hysner  Node ID ->BTB  #331
Host:         Del Futrell  Node ID ->RUNNINA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Remember When?  (RememWhen?)
Number:       281
Focus:        social.general
Description:  A conference dedicated to memories, good and 
              bad, of the good old past. What ever happened 
              to...???
Host:         Lou Kairys  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     high+

Name:         Spitfire Sysops  (SptfireSys)
Number:       282
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is for SPITFIRE Sysops to be 
              able to discuss topics of their interest that 
              do not necessarily involve SPITFIRE related 
              software. People who are not SPITFIRE Sysops 
              are welcome to participate as well!
Host:         Ron Hossack  Node ID ->SOLIDROCK  #812
Activity:     light

Name:         Space
Number:       283
Focus:        tech.science
Description:  This conference encompasses the realities and 
              potential realities of space exploration, research 
              and colonization.  What is happening in our 
              space program?  In other countries?, What should 
              be happening?
Host:         Karina Wright  Node ID ->PASSPORT  #1716
Activity:     NEW  6/2/94

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly WGM SOFTWARE
Number:       284
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 5/12/95

Name:         Private
Number:       285
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  Private
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     private

Name:         Musicians
Number:       286
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Geared specifically toward performing musicians, 
              both professional and amateur, and other individuals 
              involved in the music business.  Discussions, 
              tips, anecdotes, and personal experiences regarding 
              the 'nuts and bolts' of the business. This is 
              not another Music Conference.
Host:         Michael Loo  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Editors
Number:       287
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Discussion of text editors for computers.  A 
              text editor enables a person to put ASCII characters 
              into a file.  Editors are used so that file 
              may be used by a computer  for further processing. 
              The user with an editor writes a file that 
              is then processed for use by the computer (this 
              processing can be in lot's of ways, examples 
              are
compilers as well as HTML editors).  Examples 
              of text editors include EMACS, Brief, Crisp 
              or HTML editors (Hotdog, Hot Metal, etc.). All 
              platforms (PC, Unix, etc.) are open to discussion.
Host:         Wayne Dernoncourt  Node ID ->BRODMANN  #1286
Activity:     light

Name:         Gambling
Number:       288
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  Discussion of methodology, strategies, and techniques 
              of all casino games, also Horse Racing, Jai-Alai, 
              Poker and Card-based games. Hosted by a former 
              Licensed Las Vegas Dealer.
Host:         Michael Solinas  Node ID ->REDBARON  #1077
Activity:     light

Name:         German Language   (GermanLng)
Number:       289
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  A conference where German speaking people can 
              converse in their own language and where others 
              learning the language are welcome to practice 
              and improve their language skills.
Host:         Ernest Blaschke  Node ID ->WESTONIA  #1347
Activity:     light

Name:         VGA Planets  (VgaPlanets)
Number:       290
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the very popular 
              BBS game, VGA Planets, written by Tim Wisseman 
              of California. Discussion will include popular 
              tactics, suggestions for the upcoming version 
              4 of the game which is to be released in 1995, 
              help and suggestions in setting up and running 
              a VGA Planets game on a BBS.  Discussion will 
              also encompass the current world wide championships 
              now being played in CA., plus any other matter 
              directly related to VGA Planets such as the 
              soon to be released posters, T-Shirts etc.
Host:         Joseph O'Neil  Node ID  ->OBSERVATORY  #5500
Activity:     light

Name:         Archiving Programs  (Archivers)
Number:       291
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference will deal with most Archiving/Compression 
              programs in use today. It will include PKWare's 
              products as well as LHARC's compression program, 
              amongst others.
Host:         Dave Zmeyr  Node ID ->WINDYCITY  #5078
Activity:     light

Name:         Video Exchange  (VideoXchg)
Number:       292
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  This is a general consumer video conference for 
              discussion of all consumer video products and 
              formats, tape and disc. Reviews on the quality 
              of new releases and products, and the exchange 
              of prerecorded video tapes and discs.
Host:         Dave Dennett  Node ID ->FERRET  #750
Activity:     light

Name:         Missing Children  (MissChild)
Number:       293
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A conference dedicated to helping in the search 
              for missing children across the country.
Host:         Dan Williams  Node ID ->MIKESHOST  #5137
Activity:     very light

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly SYMFGS
Number:       294
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 2/11/96

Name:         ASP Support  (ASPsupport)
Number:       295
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference is for those who use and support 
              ASP (Association Of Shareware Professionals) 
              software, it's distribution, and it's authors. 
              Also, the conference is to support any problems 
              that may arise from the use of ASP software, 
              or problems that may be encountered from the 
              authors of ASP software.  This is a conference 
              for ASP only.  Non-ASP software is supported 
              in SHAREWARE (#56).
Host:         Len Hult  Node ID ->EDITION  #79
Activity:     moderate

Name:         OS/2
Number:       296
Focus:        tech.software.os
Description:  This is a discussion area for topics related 
              to all versions of OS/2.  This includes, but 
              is not limited to comparisons to other operating 
              platforms, application usage, application development, 
              operating system usage and future operating 
              system plans
Host:         Kari Jackson  Node ID ->ONANDUP  #1600
Activity:     high+

Name:         Private
Number:       297
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  Private
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     private

Name:         Taglines
Number:       298
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  Discussions of origins and off-shoots of various 
              'one-liners'  as they are used in various mail 
              networks. Possible posts of short tagline lists 
              upon occasion.
Host:         Steve Fullenwider  Node ID ->HAWKHILL  #1492
Activity:     high

Name:         Wirewrap
Number:       299
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  A place for electronics enthusiasts, engineers 
              and hobbyists to meet, share new ideas and discuss 
              electronics, electrical engineering and all 
              associated topics.  This is the place to get 
              information on the micro-controller chip you 
              want to design with, get some advice on wire 
              wrapping a prototype circuit board or where 
              to find a particular chip.
Host:         Patrick Grote  Node ID ->SUPPORTU  #507
Activity:     light

Name:         RimeNews
Number:       300
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  This is an ANNOUNCEMENT only conference that 
              MUST be carried by each node on the Network. 
              We ask that you specifically name this conference 
              RIMENEWS and that you clearly inform your users 
              that this is an announcement only conference 
              and NO posting of any message is permitted. 
              This conference is open to all users and sysops 
              of the network for reading purposes only.  All 
              posting to this conference will be done by the 
              SC or the Conference Coordinator.  Any replies 
              to announcements can be made as routed and or 
              r/o messages in USERS, ADMIN or COMMON.  Any 
              replies placed in this conference will be immediately 
              moderated.  If you as a sysop/conference host/co-sysop/user, 
              wish to have a message placed in this conference, 
              send the message (using any appropriate conference 
              such as Common, Admin, Hosts, Users) to Bonnie 
              Anthony (RUNNINGA), Howard Belasco (RUNNINGB), 
              Frank Hagan (THEMAIN) and we will post it for 
              you.
Host:         Steering Committee
Activity:     light to moderate

Name:         NWDos
Number:       301
Focus:        tech.software.os
Description:  NOVELL DOS Operating System and DRDOS (Digital 
              Research Operating System).  NWDOS replaces 
              DRDOS.  This conference will include discussions, 
              help, tips, hints, and all aspects of NOVELL 
              NWDOS, NOVELL Personal Netware network, Stacker 
              disk compression, and all other utilities and 
              features of NWDOS and DRDOS.  For those still 
              using DRDOS, please use this conference for 
              discussions also.
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     light

Name:         PCRelay Support  (PCRelay)
Number:       302
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  A conference dedicated to the support of PCRelay 
              software, and is available to all networks running 
              PCRelay software.
Host:         Bonnie Anthony  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Rip Graphics  (RIPGraph)
Number:       303
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference supports the discussion and implementation 
              of the RIP (Remote Imaging Protocol) system 
              and language. The conference will include transfer 
              of RIP formatted messages, drawings and other 
              creative visual work that can be placed within 
              a message
Host:         Chuck McMillin  Node ID ->PUMA  #1026
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Geo-Political International Relations (GeoPolRel)
Number:       304
Focus:        social.political
Description:  Discussions that take on a multi faceted level 
              of references.  Topics that transcend the particulars 
              of individual conferences such as Debate, Politics 
              and Religion.  This conference is meant to tackle 
              the topics that have elements of all of the 
              aforementioned conferences.  Topics that would 
              fit into this conference would be areas of discussion 
              of the Middle East.  This conference is to cover 
              those topics that have many different components 
              and overrun the limits of the other conferences.
Host:         Christina M. Capurro  Node ID ->MIST  #1624
Activity:     light

Name:         Paradox Software  (Paradox)
Number:       305
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference will cover Paradox and its uses. 
              This includes direct use, application development, 
              and new and effective means of utilizing this 
              powerful tool.
Host:         Walt Mateja  Node ID ->PROJECT #1562
Activity:     light

Name:         French Language  (French)
Number:       306
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  This conference is for our French speaking members, 
              but is open to all.
Host:         Walter Tsin  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Host:         Maurice Mizrahi  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Spanish Language  (Spanish)
Number:       307
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  This conference is for our Spanish speaking members, 
              but is open to all.
Host:         Tony Herrera  Node ID ->HBMA  #900
Host:         Antonio Ortiz  Node ID ->ABAFORUM  #1006
Activity:     light

Name:         Politically Correct (Politcor)
Number:       308
Focus:        social.political
Description:  This conference is for the discussion of 'politically 
              correct' words and phrases, usage, history, 
              etc. Opinions whether or not the current trend 
              in usage serves to help or hinder communications 
              would be a welcome topic, in addition to new 
              and changing examples. All viewpoints are encouraged.
Host:         Gil Mitchell  Node ID ->BKBBS  #11
Activity:     NEW  05/14/95

Name:         Scanners/SWL  (Scanner)
Number:       309
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference will feature discussions about 
              the monitoring of radios and user exchange of 
              frequencies, shortwave loggings, and the radios 
              we use in monitoring. Come and join the exciting 
              world of Scanner and ShortWave radio, and ever 
              growing hobby.
Host:         Thomas Mahnke  Node ID ->SMUGR #790
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Pre-Teens  (PreTeens)
Number:       310
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is for those under the age of 
              13. To give our younger computer users the opportunity 
              to learn BBS skills while communicating with 
              their peers. Parental guidance expected.
Host:         Vernon Bland  Node ID  ->RUNNINGA  #2
Host:         Abbey Marks  Node ID ->ABIGAIL  #872
Activity:     light

Name:         High Definition TeleVision  (HDTV)
Number:       311
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the discussions 
              about the new technology in television. HDTV 
              is a wide screen, very high resolution TV that 
              has been on the air in Japan since late 1988, 
              and will be coming to America in the near future.
Host:         David Ellison  Node ID ->RC  #214
Activity:     light

Name:         WordStar
Number:       312
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the discussions 
              and techniques used in the day to day operation 
              of all versions of WordStar Word Processing 
              Software.
Host:         Gerry Cechony  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Remote Access Software  (RmteAccs)
Number:       313
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  A conference about 'RemoteAccess' the BBS software 
              program written by Andrew Milner from Australia. 
              It is one of the newest and most versatile BBS 
              software packages on the market supporting 99 
              lines, Cd-Rom support, and total transferability 
              from QuickBBS.
Host:         Kevin Freeman  Node ID ->FPX2  #1617
Activity:     light

Name:         Poetry Corner  (Poetry)
Number:       314
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Poetry Corner is a conference where anyone who 
              writes Poetry, or would like to share one of 
              their favorite poems, is welcomed and encouraged 
              to do so. Copyright information is always available. 
              This is the place to submit your work for inclusion 
              in Poetry In Motion - The International Poetry 
              Newsletter.  All are invited to take a ride 
              on the Poetry Train, it's a fantastic journey!
Host:         Inez Harrison  Node ID ->PIM  #1064
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Chinese
Number:       315
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  A conference dedicated to the discussion of Chinese 
              software (e.g., Chinese Windows and Operating 
              Systems, Chinese Word Processors, etc.), hardware, 
              languages, cultures, history, foods (recipes), 
              travel guides, current events, martial arts, 
              medicine, sayings, inventions, education, music, 
              religions, and politics. SPECIAL REPRESENTATION 
              This conference currently supports two major 
              Chinese codes  Big-5 2-byte ASCII codes with 
              high/low bit set, refers to the BIG FIVE standard 
              published in 1984 by Taiwan's Institute for 
              Information Industry.  It is a popular Chinese 
              code used in Taiwan and Hong Kong.  Hz (HanZi) 
              2-byte ASCII codes with low bit set, a variant 
              from GB code (GuoBiao--2-byte ASCII codes with 
              high bit set, refers to the standard implementation 
              of 'GB2312-80' of Mainland China, also being 
              used in Singapore), mainly used for net-mail 
              communication. EXAMPLES English   I am Chinese. 
              Big-5     §Ú¬O¤¤°ê¤H¡C Hz code   ~{NRJGVP9zHK!#~} 
              
Host:         Walter Tsin  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Host:         Denny Chuang  Node ID ->ASIAN  #1856
Activity:     light

Name:         Adult Children Of Alcoholics  (ACOA)
Number:       316
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Online meeting and discussions of ACOA issues, 
              such as dysfunctional families, living with 
              alcoholic parents or mates, trouble with anger, 
              co-dependency, etc...
Host:         Roy Hutchinson  Node ID ->ANGLE  #5191
Host:         Esther Lindenfeld  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         Anxiety Disorders/Phobias  (Phobias)
Number:       317
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A support-style conference for people suffering 
              from or interested in knowing more about dealing 
              with anxiety disorders and/or phobias.  Topics 
              include recognizing symptoms, handling panic 
              attacks, and when and where to seek medical 
              help and/or counseling for either of these disorders. 
              Reviews of various medications and their interactions 
              with other drugs is allowed, although the conference 
              does not offer medical advice.  Privacy will 
              be respected, and aliases may be used with the 
              permission of the local Sysop and the Conference 
              Hosts.
Host:         Janet Pearson  Node ID ->CAPCANADA  #5733
Activity:     light

Name:         Occupational Health & Safety  (OccHlth)
Number:       318
Focus:        social.career
Description:  The conference will serve as a discussion area 
              for topics related to Occupational health and 
              safety, industrial hygiene and toxicology, hazardous 
              materials/waste management, and on-the-job hazards. 
              It is intended both as a gathering place for 
              professionals and as an information resource 
              for anyone with questions about on-the-job safety.
Host:         Dave Niemeyer  Node ID ->NAUTILUSII  #5734
Activity:     light

Name:         MSI/Wildcat Support  (MSIWild)
Number:       319
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is Mustangs Support Conference 
              for the Wildcat BBS package.  It will cover 
              technical and non-technical issues relating 
              to the Wildcat BBS Software and Mustang Utilities.
Host:         Mustang Support Staff
Host:         David Dean  Node ID ->OLDTOWN  #203
Activity:     light

Name:         Education  (Educatn)
Number:       320
Focus:        social.education
Description:  This conference will be the place for discussion 
              of all aspects of modern education.
Host:         Thomas Donnelly  Node ID ->JBJ  #262
Activity:     light

Name:         Computer Addicts
Number:       321
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  A place for all of us Computer Addicts to meet.
Host:         Gary Caplan  Node ID ->METRONET  #1489
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Audio
Number:       322
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  Discussions centering around the latest news 
              and information in the home audio field.  Reviews, 
              general information, and limited ads from private 
              and public sellers are accepted.  The emphasis 
              is on high-end audio equipment and recording 
              techniques, but all are welcomed regardless 
              of level of experience.
Host:         Bill Fuhrmann  Node ID ->TSTATION  #971
Activity:     light

Name:         Broadcast Technology  (BrdcstTech)
Number:       323
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Discussion of Topics related to audio and video 
              technology as involved in Broadcasting.
Host:         Mike Callaghan  Node ID ->HOTTIPS  #487
Host:         Gunnar Reiger  Node ID ->PRIZM
Activity:     light

Name:         Clarion
Number:       324
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  The conference is for the discussion on the techniques 
              of the use of Clarion Professional Developer, 
              it's Language Extension Modules, Personal Developer, 
              and other products Clarion produces to support 
              the development of database applications.
Host:         Carl Curling  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT  #981
Activity:     light

Name:         Dental
Number:       325
Focus:        tech.medical
Description:  Discussions of current dental topics. Emphasis 
              on preventive dentistry, cosmetics, computer 
              usage, emerging technology, techniques, and 
              treatment of dental diseases.
Host:         Lynn Shuler, D.D.S.  Node ID ->WORLDNET  #448
Activity:     light

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly IDC
Number:       326
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 7/30/95

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly Qualitas Support
Number:       327
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 7/30/95

Name:         SHEZ
Number:       328
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Author support of the well known and often used 
              SHEZ program.
Host:         Jim Derr  Node ID ->SPACE  #606
Activity:     light

Name:         Intellicomm  (IntelCom)
Number:       329
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Dedicated to Support and discussion of the new 
              Intellicomm communications program.  Designed 
              to automate your mail/file runs to most BBS 
              types.  BBS users and Sysops alike will find 
              this product and conference of interest.
Host:         Wayne Duff  Node ID ->CRS  #118
Activity:     light

Name:         Executive Host BBS (ExecHost)
Number:       330
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  A conference to discuss and support Executive 
              Host BBS and related utility programs.
Host:         Steve Wood  Node ID ->WOODSHED  #1023
Activity:     N/A

Name:         Old Cars
Number:       331
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  For people interested in old cars, Milestone, 
              Special Interest, Custom Classic, or Antique. 
              For the discussion of and exchange of information 
              on; parts availability and location, tips on 
              restoration techniques and problems, discussion 
              of various car club events and auctions. General 
              discussion of the vintage car hobby.
Host:         Jim Weddle  Node ID ->W3JP  #75
Host:         Mark Kraffert  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #247
Activity:     light

Name:         Home Schooling  (HomeSchl)
Number:       332
Focus:        social.education
Description:  This forum is for the discussion of home schooling, 
              and the exchange of information (sources for 
              materials, books etc). Home schooling is a basic 
              exercise in good old American freedom. It is 
              a *growing* movement today.
Host:         Scott Hodgins  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT  #981
Host:         Shauna Hodgins  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT  #981
Activity:     light

Name:         Bible Studies  (BiblStud)
Number:       333
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  This forum is for exploring the Bible. There 
              will be, of course, much varied religious discussion 
              based on the Bible.  Everyone is welcome to 
              explore the Bible here whether they happen to 
              believe it or not.
Host:         Ron Hossack  Node ID ->SOLIDRCK  #812
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Jokes
Number:       334
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This Conference is for the exchange of *G OR 
              PG-RATED* jokes.  No sexual jokes dealing with 
              children will be permitted.  Ethnic jokes are 
              frowned on, but can be posted with Conference 
              Host approval. If a joke contains a profane 
              word, you must mark out all letters but the 
              first. 'Blond' and 'Yo momma' jokes are permitted, 
              provided they follow the above guidelines. Any 
              questions should be sent to the Conference Host. 
              If you are unsure about a joke, ASK FIRST!
Host:         Neil Arsenty  Node ID ->BMCWEST  #1083
Activity:     NEW  05/13/95

Name:         Homeopathy
Number:       335
Focus:        tech.medical
Description:  Sharing of ideas, advice, news, anecdotes, and 
              discussions, centering around the use and philosophy 
              of Homeopathic medicine.  Homeopathic physicians, 
              pharmacists, health professionals, and lay practitioners 
              are welcome and encouraged to participate.  
              Messages advertising services, products, and 
              seminars are welcome from those who participate 
              in the conference, with the caveat that advertisements 
              are not repeated more than once per week.  Bulletins 
              of interest will be posted periodically by the 
              host.
Host:         Dennis Gay  Node ID ->MCBBS  #5540
Host:         Leon Mysch  Node ID ->MOONDOG  #35
Activity:     light

Name:         IMC/Forval  (Forval)
Number:       336
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference is dedicated to support of the 
              Forval modem with support being given by John 
              Foote of Forval.
Host:         Chris Von Motz  Node ID ->REDBARON  #1077
Activity:     light

Name:         Novell Users  (Novell)
Number:       337
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference is for Novell Network Administrators 
              and Users ranging from Novice thru Senior levels. 
              General categories include NetWare operating 
              system versions, hardware compatibility in a 
              NetWare environment, and software/management 
              concerns.  This conference complements the existing 
              NETWORKS conference, which addresses general 
              LAN types of networks.
Host:         Lyle Giese  Node ID ->BMCWEST  #1083
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Cellular
Number:       338
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference discusses all aspects of Cellular 
              Telephones, from various models, system operation, 
              rates, and the new CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet 
              Data) method of transmitting WIRELESS data over 
              conventional cellular channels.  (formerly the 
              WIRELESS conference)
Host:         Thomas Mahnke  Node ID ->SMUGR  #790
Activity:     light

Name:         Medieval
Number:       339
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  This conference is for members and would-be members 
              of Neo-Medieval organizations, such as the Society 
              for Creative Anachronism, or the Markland Society. 
              It is for discussion of medieval re-creation, 
              combat rules, supply sources, organization membership, 
              and other related items.
Host:         Ben Sansing  Node ID ->FERRET  #750
Activity:     light

Name:         Animal Rights  (AnmlRgts)
Number:       340
Focus:        social.political
Description:  Topical discussions and reprint publications 
              concerning Animal Rights related issues and 
              items of interest. Learn what YOU can do to 
              help prevent cruelty to animals, both domestic 
              and wild.
Host:         Heidi St. Clair  Node ID ->SHARECITY  #5379
Activity:     light

Name:         Anime
Number:       341
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference will be a forum for fans of Anime 
              (Japanese Animation) and for animation in general, 
              to compare notes and to meet other fans. On 
              the conference, will be announcements and occasional 
              ads for hard to find items pertaining to animation.
Host:         Michael C. Ling  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Cancer Recovery  (CanRcvry)
Number:       342
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is for peer-to-peer conversations 
              for people recovering and dealing with Cancer. 
              Also welcome are the families and all interested 
              parties in the fight against cancer. Please 
              note  Official Policy rules that Aliases are 
              permitted in this conference.
Host:         Paula Wray  Node ID ->SYSMACHINE  #5465
Activity:     light

Name:         Aquaria
Number:       343
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  General discussions covering a variety of topics 
              for the Aquarium enthusiast.  All forms of aquatic 
              life are discussed, as well as the physical 
              mechanics of maintaining artificial environments. 
              This conference offers advice from many well-known 
              professionals in this field. Your questions 
              and experiences are welcomed by all.
Host:         Roy Wilson  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         RBL & RHL  (RBL/RHL)
Number:       344
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  RelayNet Basketball and Hockey Fantasy Leagues. 
              This conference is a split-off from the RelayNet 
              Fantasy Sports conference (network #94) In this 
              conference the topics will be Basketball and 
              Hockey.
Host:         Mike Minden  Node ID ->CHEMEK  #233
Activity:     light

Name:         X-Files
Number:       345
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  An area for discussion of the popular FOX Television 
              show. Including news on the actors, plotlines, 
              and theories of the mysteries that Scully and 
              Mulder encounter.
Host:         Mike Riiff  Node ID ->HDCAFE  #5228
Activity:     light

Name:         IBM Mid-Range Computers  (IBM Mid)
Number:       346
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the IBM Midrange 
              computers. This includes the AS/400, System/36 
              and System/38 computers. The discussion will 
              range from installation to programming to business 
              issues related to the management of the IBM 
              midrange.  We welcome all participants.
Host:         Chuck Ackerman  Node ID ->MOGUR  #323
Activity:     light

Name:         HIV/ARC/AIDS  (HIV/AIDS)
Number:       347
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This is a public conference, and will allow the 
              use of aliases in it. The purpose is to provide 
              anyone interested with the latest information 
              gathered by research groups and participants 
              on the treatments available, progress, questions 
              that anyone might have. gay bashing, and Victim 
              bashing will not be tolerated in any form.
Host:         Paul Busby  Node ID ->MOONDOG  #35
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Soap Operas  (Soaps)
Number:       348
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference will discuss topics related to 
              Day Time and Evening Soaps.  Some of the topics 
              to be discussed are Who's coming and going among 
              the Soaps, Your views on the characters and 
              upcoming shows, and a general discussion on 
              anything related this Soap Opera Conference.
Host:         Kelly Keniston  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     moderate

Name:         SQL
Number:       349
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Conference dedicated to discussions on Structured 
              Query Language
Host:         David Patterson  Node ID ->NORDIC  #84
Activity:     light

Name:         Servicemen In Action  (SIA)
Number:       350
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is for support between families 
              with members in the Armed Services for any conflict 
              or uprising.
Host:         Dave Niemeyer  Node ID ->NAUTILUSII  #5734
Activity:     light

Name:         Psychology
Number:       351
Focus:        tech.medical
Description:  The purpose of the Psychology conference is a 
              general discussion of psychology, its practices 
              and applications. It is intended to be non-technical 
              in nature and open to related discussion of 
              books, theories on inter-personal relationships 
              and personal development.
Host:         Jason Valentine  Node ID ->MAJORMINOR  #5654
Activity:     light

Name:         Europe/USSR  (Europe)
Number:       352
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  EUROPE/USSR - International conference area focused 
              on the Political/Economic/Cultural developments 
              within Europe.  Special attention will be paid 
              to all the former Republics of the Soviet Union 
              and to the countries of Eastern Europe.  Topics 
              include History, Language, Literature, Business 
              opportunities in addition to Political, Economic 
              and Cultural issues..
Host:         Valerie Wixen  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     light

Name:         Fine Arts
Number:       353
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  An open forum for information exchange on  Galleries, 
              museum shows, new artists, collecting, photography 
              of art, painting, sculpture, and auction news. 
              This conference is for anyone who would like 
              to get involved in the art world, and novices 
              are welcome. This conference will carry advertisements 
              for upcoming shows, and also Artists Biographies, 
              as well as listings for art to buy-or-sell.
Host:         Francoise Frigola  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT  #981
Activity:     light

Name:         School Pen Pals  (SchPnPal)
Number:       354
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is restricted to school children 
              who wish to communicate with other school children 
              in other parts of the world.
Host:         Richard James  Node ID ->COMPUSPEC  #1797
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Flight Simulators  (FltSims)
Number:       355
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  This conference is for users of serious flight 
              simulators (i.e., Microsoft Flight Simulator, 
              Flight Sim  ATP, etc.). Realistic flying techniques, 
              scenery design methods and all other aspects 
              of computer flying are open for discussion.
Host:         Nels Anderson  Node ID ->XEVIOUS  #159
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Canadian
Number:       356
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  Discussions centering around issues regarding 
              those pertinent to the Canadian lifestyle.  
              Such issues as Canadian Politics, the GST, Provincial 
              issues, ecology/environmental issues, and Canadian/American 
              relationships, French/English and Native issues, 
              and also travel information.  American input 
              will also be welcomed!
Host:         Larry Mosgrove  Node ID ->RENFREW  #1303
Activity:     light

Name:         Electronic Frontiers  (ElecFron)
Number:       357
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  As the world lunges into the thick forests of 
              the information age, providers and consumers 
              alike are exposed to a frenzy of make-it-better 
              legislation and make-it-worse participants. 
              In this conference, we discuss governments' 
              efforts to regulate us and our efforts to remain 
              a free electronic society. Also posted here 
              are publications of the Electronic Frontier 
              Foundation and related organizations.
Host:         Isaiah Beard  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     light

Name:         Happenings  (Happngs)
Number:       358
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  A general Information Conference, open to all 
              for the purpose of announcing any Public 'Happening'. 
              (This would include Computer Fairs, Technical 
              Seminars, Trade Show, Conferences Fund Raisers, 
              and Meetings or any other event that would hold 
              interest to one or more readers...... Announcements 
              should be posted NOT More than once a week, 
              similar to the For Sale Conference, and should 
              contain the name and address (NET Mail or otherwise), 
              of the Poster or a Contact person for any potential 
              follow up questions. (e.g. 'Was the affair successful, 
              did it raise consciousness, and/or money, are 
              there any suggestions for improvement if someone 
              else desired to attempt the same or something 
              similar.) The Post if done for a NON-Profit 
              Organization, should also include info about 
              the organization itself. (Name, Address, Contact 
              etc.)
Host:         Walt Mateja  Node ID ->PROJECT  #1563
Host:         Carol Carmichael  Node ID ->STRUPPI #1086
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Pharmacy
Number:       359
Focus:        tech.medical
Description:  Discussions pertaining to the field of Pharmacy. 
              Pharmacists, medical professionals and lay 
              folks are invited to discuss drug therapy, usage, 
              costs, generics vs brand name prescrip- tions 
              and the practice of Pharmacy.  It is important 
              to understand that topics concerning medical 
              diagnostics should be discussed in the Medical 
              Conference only!  The Host of this conference 
              is a practicing registered pharmacist.
Host:         Roy Wilson  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         MSI/OLX/SLMR  (OLX/SLMR)
Number:       360
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Support for SLMR (Silly Little Mail Reader) and 
              OLX (Offline Xpress) from Mustang Software.
Host:         Mustang Support Staff
Host:         Jack Hudgions  Node ->WINGIT  #1060
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Conspiracies (Consprcy)
Number:       361
Focus:        social.political
Description:  A place to discuss government and civilian conspiracies 
              in the past and present.  This includes but 
              is not limited ot the Kennedy assassination 
              and even the very recent Waco situation.  Orderly, 
              well mannered discussion of the evidence and 
              all points of the evidence and all points of 
              view are welcome.
Host:         Carter Shanklin  Node ->IRISHCONNECT  #5220
Activity:     moderate

Name:         FOX Network  (FoxNet)
Number:       362
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  A forum for people interested in the FOX television 
              Network to discuss various aspects of FOX programming 
              past and present.  Programming executives from 
              FOX affiliated stations will be monitoring the 
              conference.
Host:         Tommy Geddings  Node ID ->MOGUR  #323
Activity:     light

Name:         PCTools
Number:       363
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This is a user supported PC Tools support conference 
              dedicated to the discussion and support of Central 
              Point Software's popular PC Tools package and 
              other CPS products such as CP Backup and Copy 
              II PC.
Host:         David Tay  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         Offline Mail  (OffLnMal)
Number:       364
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  This conference is dedicated to discussion surrounding 
              the various formats used in BBS networking and 
              offline mail reading.  The purpose of the conference 
              is to explore the basic operating techniques 
              and features of existing networking/offline 
              reader software and possibly working toward 
              a 'standard' that could incorporate the best 
              of those features.  Authors, Administrators, 
              Sysops and Users are all encouraged to express 
              their ideas here.  Constructive criticism and/or 
              suggestions are welcome.
Host:         Jim Hanoian  Node ID ->LUNATIC  #1282
Activity:     moderate

Name:         CorelDraw Graphics  (Corel)
Number:       365
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Conference for Windows graphic drawing and art 
              programs including Corel Draw, Micrographix 
              Designer, Arts & Letters and Aldus for Windows. 
              Exchange of ideas, needs, and comments regarding 
              the use and operation of these programs.
Host:         Joe Rotello  Node ID ->PREMIER  #243
Activity:     light

Name:         Windows BASIC  (WinBASIC)
Number:       366
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  This is a support conference for BASIC language 
              related programming for Windows.  Includes Microsoft 
              Visual BASIC and Within Technologies Realizer 
              products.
Host:         Joe Rotello  Node ID ->PREMIER  #243
Activity:     light

Name:         Direct Sales & Business Opportunities  (SalesOpp)
Number:       367
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Includes direct sales, network marketing (MLM), 
              franchise and business opportunities requiring 
              an investment to market goods or services.  
              Suggested sister conference to Jobs and Small 
              Business.
Host:         Bob Lawton  Node ID ->EVERGREEN  #556
Activity:     light

Name:         He Says/She Says  (HeSheSay)
Number:       368
Focus:        social.support
Description:  The participants in the conference will explore 
              the problems encountered in communication between 
              the sexes.  The conference will focus on the 
              process of communication rather than the content. 
              There are problems which are unique to  communication 
              between male and female that will be highlighted 
              and discussed. Topics will be suggested and 
              communication "behavior" will be facilitated. 
              Trying out new communication methods and gaining 
              insights will be encouraged and shared among 
              participants.
Host:         Bill Raines  Node ID ->MODEMZONE  #23
Activity:     NEW 5/10/96

Name:         ALTQuick
Number:       369
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  Support conference for Assembly Language Toolbox 
              for QuickBasic and PDS - with author  Christy 
              Gemmell. Christy is also a Co-Author of Waite 
              Groups MicroSoft QuickBasic Bible.
Host:         Jim Kreyling  Node ID ->CLUBPC  #108
Host:         Christy Gemmell  Node ID ->CLUBPC  #108
Activity:     light

Name:         PowerBuilder  (PowrBldr)
Number:       370
Focus:        tech.software.programming
Description:  To Discuss Powersoft's PowerBuilder client/server 
              application development product.Topics will 
              include but are not limited to  Datawindows, 
              DBMS connection issues, object oriented programming, 
              team programming, SQL, Watcom & Sybase issues, 
              class libraries, Infomaker, and 3rd party tools 
              that are used with this product.
Host:         Chris Koerner  Node ID ->IBMNET  #5
Activity:     light

Name:         Hunting/Trapping (Hunting)
Number:       371
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  This conference is dedicated to all aspects of 
              hunting and trapping.
Host:         Nolan Penney  Node ID ->GREYHAWK  #837
Activity:     light

Name:         Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BgBroSis)
Number:       372
Focus:        social.support
Description:  The Big Brothers/Big Sisters program helps thousands 
              of children by providing positive role models. 
              This conference is for those interested in the 
              program, current volunteers who need support 
              and encouragement, and for the Little Brothers 
              and Little Sisters to share the impact the program 
              had for them.
Host:         Jason Valentine  Node ID ->MAJORMINOR #5654
Activity:     light

Name:         Environmental Issues  (EnvirIss)
Number:       373
Focus:        social.political
Description:  Discussions of the political, sociological, economic, 
              and educational dimensions of current environmental 
              issues. Energy, conservation, recycling, alternative 
              technology, wilderness preservation, bio-diversity, 
              sustainability, pollution, toxic wastes and 
              other issues relating to the impact of man's 
              activities on the Earth's eco-systems.
Host:         Steve Hayes  Node ID ->UNISED  #5622
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Motivation  (Motivatn)
Number:       374
Focus:        social.career
Description:  The  biggest difference  between a  'wisher' 
              and  a 'doer' is motivation. Discussions centered 
              around motivational material to   include  
              favorite   quotes;  time-management techniques; 
              writings from Og Mandino, Dale Carnegie, W. 
              Clement Stone, Zig Zeigler, and  many more. 
              This conference will concentrate  on personal 
              motivation but, may hit other areas as well.
Host:         Patrick Grote  Node ID ->SUPPORTU  #507
Activity:     light

Name:         ARJ
Number:       375
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Support conference for ARJ, a librarying/archiving 
              program with a significant number of options/features. 
              Hosted by the program's author.
Host:         Robert Jung  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Chronic Pain (ChonicPain)
Number:       376
Focus:        social.support
Description:  Chronic Pain Conference  A conference where you'll 
              find friendship, true understanding, support, 
              discussions, and sharing of ideas. A great place 
              to visit to help you keep your sanity trying 
              to live with chronic pain, for both you *AND* 
              your spouse or caregiver, sprinkled with a good 
              dose of healthy laughter.
Host:         Steve Lareau  Node ID ->TRDPOST   # 5503
Activity:     light

Name:         CD ROM
Number:       377
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  CD-ROM Conference is for exchange of CD-ROM technical 
              information with hints and tips on software/hardware 
              operations and setups.  CD-ROM Forsale items 
              are permitted, but post only ONCE per week with 
              a maximum of two ads. Replies to ads should 
              be routed.
Host:         David Ryder  Node ID  ->CRS  #118
Host:         Russell King  Node ID ->ONANDUP  #1600
Activity:     high

Name:         Roomies
Number:       378
Focus:        social.support
Description:  The ROOMIES conference will deal with the problems 
              of unrelated adults sharing living quarters 
              for budgetary reasons.  It will welcome discussion 
              of all aspects of roommating, including expense 
              sharing, who does what chores, who deals with 
              the landlord, leavetaking, and the myriad other 
              problems associated with such a close, non-personal 
              relationship. Got a problem?  Share it!  Maybe 
              someone else has gone through it and has a solution!
Host:         Kelly Keniston  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     light

Name:         Pro Wrestling  (ProWrest)
Number:       379
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  The pro wrestling conference is for all news 
              and information relating to the world and business 
              of professional wrestling. it is open to  the 
              casual fan, the serious insider as well as the 
              non-fan who would like to find out more about 
              the sport.
Host:         Bob Rudd  Node ID ->WORLDNET #448
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Sysops' For Sale  (Sys4Sale)
Number:       380
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  Computer hardware and software which is offered 
              for sale to bulletin board system operators 
              at discounts from the price the same material 
              is offered for sale to the general public.  
              The same ad cannot be posted more than once 
              a week.  All ads are to be presented in pure 
              ASCII text (no ansi graphics, no boxes around 
              text, etc.). Participants are also encouraged 
              to share news of discounts to sysops which they 
              have discovered, and experiences with vendors 
              may be discussed (no serious bashing, however).
Host:         Len Hult  Node ID ->EDITION  #79
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Emergency Communications  (EmerComm)
Number:       381
Focus:        social.career
Description:  This conference deals with all aspects of Police, 
              Fire, and EMS communications.  Discussions will 
              include 911 systems, dispatch techniques and 
              training, latest technology, and Communications 
              Center operations.  Providers of Public Safety 
              Emergency Communications at all levels are welcome, 
              as are questions or comments from the general 
              public.
Host:         Steve Ryckman  Node ID ->SIMS  #5514
Host:         Gil Mitchell  Node ID ->BKBBS  #11
Activity:     light

Name:         Funwords
Number:       382
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference is dedicated to the use of words 
              and phrases, their definitions, origins, history 
              and roots.  Obscure words and phrases will be 
              most welcome here, however you may be requested 
              to give us a reference authority.
Host:         Valerie Wixen  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     light

Name:         DOS
Number:       383
Focus:        tech.software.os
Description:  MS-DOS and PC-DOS is an increasingly complex 
              operating system, no longer 'install it and 
              forget it.'  This conference discusses the MS-DOS 
              and PC-DOS settings, options, utilities, optimization 
              and problems.
Host:         David Dean  Node ID ->OLDTOWN #203
Host:         Paul Williamson  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     moderate+

Name:         Black Experience  (BlackExp)
Number:       384
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This is a support and information conference, 
              where Black people's experiences, history, music, 
              culture, problems and interests can be discussed 
              in a manner supportive of Black people's efforts 
              toward equality and empowerment. Information, 
              such as announcements of local events focusing 
              on or benefiting Black people and/or their culture, 
              or news addressing the Black communities concerns 
              is welcome.
Host:         Earl Dunovant  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Norton Products  (Norton)
Number:       385
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference deals with all Norton Products. 
              Including Norton Utilities, Norton Guides, 
              Norton Backup, Norton Anti-virus, Norton Desktop 
              for Windows  and any of Peter Norton's Theories.
Host:         Bob Sasso  Node ID ->PCBBS  #27
Activity:     light

Name:         Gardens
Number:       386
Focus:        social.home
Description:  A general interest conference for home gardeners. 
              Topics would include vegetable gardening, flower 
              gardening, indoor gardening, bonsai etc.
Host:         Jean Dannelley  Node ID  ->ACCESSWEST  #1260
Host:         Sandra Peake  Node ID ->XCALIBAR  #1564
Activity:     light

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly Boston Computer Society
Number:       387
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 2/11/96

Name:         Emergency Managemnt (EmergMgt)
Number:       388
Focus:        social.career
Description:  A conference to discuss issues and share resources 
              related to Emergency Management such as long 
              term planning, disaster cntrol and mitigation, 
              federal and local funding, FEMA, etc.
Host:         Bob Fehn  Node ID ->INFONET  #1884
Activity:     light

Name:         PowerBoard BBS Support  (PwrBdSup)
Number:       389
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is a channel through which registered 
              Powerboard Sysops and Sysops who are evaluating 
              the shareware package can get technical support, 
              share ideas, talk directly with the author of 
              Powerboard BBS and the authors of other programs 
              included with the Powerboard BBS package.  The 
              conference is open to all who are interested 
              in Powerboard BBS.
Host:         Scott Brown  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         PCBSupport (PCBSuppt)
Number:       390
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is only open to sysops who are 
              registered owners of PCBoard whose support is 
              current on Salt Air. All technical questions 
              will be answered directly by the staff of Clark 
              Development.  Because Clark Development is using 
              PCRelay software you will be able to send private 
              and routed messages.
Host:         David Terry  Node ID  ->SALTAIR  #1720
Activity:     moderate+

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly PCBComm
Number:       391
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 2/11/96

Name:         Certified Netware Engineer Professional Assoc.  (CNE)
Number:       392
Focus:        social.career
Description:  National meeting place for CNE's and CNE's to 
              be.  Topics covered are getting and keeping 
              your certification, membership in the Professional 
              Association, upcoming events and functions for 
              CNE and some of the very best advances in Novell 
              information.  (This conference is another complement 
              to the existing NETWORKS and NOVELL USERS conferences.)
Host:          Lyle Giese  Node ID ->BMCWEST #1083
Activity:     light

Name:         Ireland
Number:       393
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  A Conference to provide a forum for all people 
              with an interest in Ireland to be able to speak 
              directly with both, those of us in Ireland and 
              also to each other.
Host:         Frank Mahoney  Node ID ->IRISHCONNECT  #5220
Activity:     light

Name:         True Crime  (TruCrime)
Number:       394
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  To discuss aspects of true crime  books, movies, 
              television (such as America's Most Wanted, Unsolved 
              Mysteries), news accounts.
Host:         Kelly Keniston  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Host:         Max Moen  Node ID ->BMCBBS  #351
Activity:     light

Name:         Alarm/Security  (AlarmSec)
Number:       395
Focus:        social.career
Description:  This conference will be used for inter-action 
              of the industry as a whole in regards to topics 
              critical to the alarm industry. Although an 
              occasional related topic may be asked of us 
              in the conference, as a whole it is desired 
              that our customers and non-customers can communicate 
              openly about problems facing the security industry 
              such as insurance, training, new equipment from 
              manufacturers, hints with certain products etc.
Host:         Steve Ryckman  Node ID ->SIMS  #5514
Host:         Carl Curling  Node ID ->LOCKSOFT  #981
Activity:     very light

Name:         Tradewars  (TradeWar)
Number:       396
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  To discuss the Trade Wars style door games and 
              provide support to Sysops, Players and Utility 
              Authors. Supporting all variations/versions 
              of the door, and information regarding new versions 
              and releases.
Host:         Jonathan Bickell  Node ID ->LABBS  #279
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Pagan
Number:       397
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  Focuses on discussions of classical pagan beliefs, 
              modern neo-paganism, Earth religions and spirituality, 
              shamanism. witchcraft and related matters, plus 
              pagan and primitive mythology, folklore and 
              superstition around the world.  It is both a 
              networking resource for the neo-pagan community 
              and a place to share and learn the legend and 
              lore of long ago.
Host:         Amy Daley  Node ID ->STONEHENGE  #1138
Host:         David Pollard  Node ID ->RENAIS  #1476
Activity:     light

Name:         Barbershop Harmony (BbshpHar)
Number:       398
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference is a means for U.S. and Canadian 
              members of SPEBSQSA, Sweet Adolines, Harmony 
              Inc., and their affiliated prganizations in 
              Europe, Australia and New Zealand to maintain 
              contact with others they mat have met at conventions 
              and to carry on discussions of general interest 
              with anyone who loves the barbershop medium.
Host:         Jack Cassidy  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     very light

Name:         Forest Products  (Forstprd)
Number:       399
Focus:        social.career
Description:  This conference focuses on discussion of how 
              we use wood products made from Americas forests. 
              Appropriate topics include wood as a natural 
              resource and raw material, it's basic properties 
              and how wood is processed into such products 
              as lumber, paper and chemicals.  New ideas on 
              how these processes might be improved or modified 
              are encouraged.  Both end user and industrial 
              involvement is invited.
Host:         Chuck McMillin  Node ID ->PUMA  #1026
Activity:     very light

Name:         Taxes and Accounting  (Tax&Acc)
Number:       400
Focus:        tech.financial
Description:  This conference will deal with issues of taxation 
              and accounting, with participation by practitioners 
              and government officials.  Individuals and professionals 
              are encouraged to post questions and share information. 
              (We anticipate participation by IRS Taxpayer 
              Services during the tax season)
Host:         Ralph Zeller  Node ID ->ECTECH  #687
Activity:     very light

Name:         Caving
Number:       401
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  Discussions centering on the sport of caving, 
              the study and science of speleology, the protection 
              of caves, the National Speleological Society, 
              cave rescue stc.  Topics discussed will not 
              be limited.  NO CAVE LOCATIONS MAY BE POSTED. 
              The conference is open to all, whether an NSS 
              member or not.
Host:         Douglas Moore  Node ID ->CATEYE  #5012
Activity:     very light

Name:         Privacy/Encryption  (Priv/Enc)
Number:       402
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  For discussion of the future of communication 
              and privacy in computer technology, the uses 
              of PGP and other encryption technologies in 
              common use for protection of your rights to 
              privacy and for discussion of policies for or 
              against encryption and why they exist.
Host:         Rob Carlson  Node ID ->INFOLINE  #797
Host:         Jeffrey Morgan  Node ID ->INFOLINE  #797
Activity:     NEW 12/19/94

Name:         Feds
Number:       403
Focus:        social.career
Description:  Conference for Federal Employees and people who 
              work with the Federal Government.  Discussion 
              of a variety of issues that impact Federal workers 
              offering a free and open forum for the exchange 
              of ideas and solutions.
Host:         Ed Bachman  Node ID ->EDSHOME  #780
Host:         Peter Torres  Node ID ->THETOWERS  #1883
Activity:     very light

Name:         New Age
Number:       404
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  This conference offers Spiritual, Metaphysical 
              and Cosmic Debate/Discussion.  Inquiry into 
              the Cosmic and Spiritual destiny of man.
Host:         Merlin Depeel  Node ID ->ONANDUP  #1600
Activity:     light

Name:         Florida
Number:       405
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  A forum for the distribution of information concerning 
              the Sunshine State.  Topics to be covered would 
              include accomodations (availability and current 
              rates), local area attractions, transportation, 
              weather, etc.  This Conf. is also a contact 
              point for Vacationers wishing to keep in contact 
              with the folks back home.
Host:         Jim Daly  Node ID ->TREASURE
Activity:     light

Name:         Silent PC  (SilentPC)
Number:       406
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A place for the hearing impaired to meet and 
              discuss computer services which would help solve 
              problems they may face.  In general a place 
              to talk over things that are common to all.
Host:         Duke Ducote  Node ID ->PCHELP  #86
Host:         Bobb Waller  Node ID ->FIAWOL  #977
Activity:     light

Name:         Sunrise Door Software (Sunrise)
Number:       407
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference features direct author support 
              of the Sunrise Door Collection.  It will cover 
              problems, ideas, suggestions and tips for current/future 
              Sunrise Doors, Sunrise Utilities and Sunrise 
              Standalone games.  SYSOPS and USERS are welcome 
              to participate.
Host:         Al Lawrence  Node ID ->SUNRISE  #868
Activity:     very light

Name:         LDS - Mormon Church  (LDS)
Number:       408
Focus:        social.belief
Description:  Support by/for members of the Church of Jesus 
              Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church). 
              Includes discussion of their church's principles/religion, 
              lifestyles and issues of current interest/impacts 
              to that religion.  Source of no-official information 
              of interest to its members or any other interested 
              parties.
Host:         Rich Larsen  Node ID ->SHARECITY  #5379
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Strategic and Tactical Wargames  (StrWarGme)
Number:       409
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  A place where dedicated wargamers may discuss 
              their favorite computer and board strategic 
              and tactical WARgames.  Reviews and hints are 
              welcome. This conference does NOT support discussion 
              of arcade, D&D, or other type games. It's strictly 
              for wargames.
Host:         Bill Waldheim  Node ID ->DATATAME  #168
Activity:     light

Name:         TQM
Number:       410
Focus:        social.career
Description:  This conference is a forum for an exchange of 
              information and ideas on quality and Total Quality 
              Management including (but not limited to) the 
              definition of quality, how to make quality happen, 
              the difference between quality efforts in the 
              private and public sectors, voice of the customer, 
              statistical quality control, leadership and 
              empowerment, continuous improvement, Hoshin 
              planning, quality function deployment, the tools 
              (both QI and HP), and other matters of interest 
              to the participants.
Host:         Michael Solinas  Node ID ->REDBARON  #1077
Activity:     light

Name:         Abortion
Number:       411
Focus:        social.political
Description:  This conference will deal with all aspects of 
              the abortion and abortion rights debates.  Discussions 
              can include religious and biblical arguments, 
              as well as secular and medical.  Information 
              on Pro-Choice and Pro-Life group meetings and 
              marches may also be posted.
Host:         Amy Daley  Node ID->STONEHENGE  #1138
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Computer Underground Digest/Risks  (CuD/RISK)
Number:       412
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  COMPUTER UNDERGROUND DIGEST and COMPUTER RISKS 
              are moderated newsgroups dedicated to sharing 
              information among computerists and to the presentation 
              and debate of diverse views. Reprint policy 
              is generally outlined in the respective issues. 
              These are one way feeds from UseNet.  Articles 
              may be submitted via this conference in r/r/o 
              posts to the host; they will be forwarded Always 
              a good read.  Highly recommended.
Host:         Rich Christopherson  Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT  #5215
Activity:     moderate

Name:         CamSoft
Number:       413
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  A support conference for the support of Cam DeBucks 
              Software programs.
Host:         Cam DeBuck  Node ID ->BRASS  #1126
Activity:     light

Name:         Monty Python  (MntyPyth)
Number:       414
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  A conferene dedicated to the discussion of Monty 
              Python and other British humor.
Host:         Karen Davis  Node ID ->HDCAFE  #5228
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Skiing
Number:       415
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  Discussions of all aspects of skiing from downhill 
              alpine to snowboarding to cross-country.  Topics 
              include   new equipment, reviews of ski resorts, 
              tips for improving technique, trends, opinions, 
              experiences etc.  If it's about skiing, let's 
              talk about it.
Host:         Mark Stevens  NodeID ->EDSHOME  #780
Activity:     very light

Name:         Virtual Reality  (VirtReal)
Number:       416
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  Virtual Reality (VR) is an attempt to give the 
              computer user the illusion that he/she has become 
              part of the computer generated environment. 
              The VR conference will encompass general discussion 
              of virtual reality topics such as concepts, 
              potential, availability, uses and development 
              to name a few.  Included in this will be discussion 
              of how to build and interface VR related hardware 
              (gloves, HMD's...) and software to the PC.
Host:         Tim Saari  Node ID ->ZARNO  #604
Activity:     light

Name:         Inner-Child's Playground  (InnerChd)
Number:       417
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is devoted to serving the needs 
              of the Inner-Child and helping ones who do not 
              know or understand what Inner-Child work is 
              all about to learn about it without fear of 
              ridicule.
Host:         Roy Hutchinson  Node ID ->ANGLE  #5191
Host:         Esther Lindenfeld  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     NEW  05/29/95

Name:         Truckers
Number:       418
Focus:        social.career
Description:  All topics relating to the big rigs, with whom 
              we share our highways and byways, and the guys/gals 
              who operate them.
Host:         Tommy McCoy  Node ID ->CCORNER  #1725
Host:         Mike Reed  Node ID ->DELTA  #22
Activity:     light

Name:         Raytrace
Number:       419
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  This is a forum for discussions on 3D graphics 
              and rendering techniques used to create photorealistic 
              images and animation on the computer.  All computer 
              platforms are welcome in the conference.
Host:         Michael C. Ling  Node ID  ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     light

Name:         Wordplay
Number:       420
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  A conference to discuss and practice wordplay
Host:         Valerie Wixen  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     light

Name:         Disaster Recovery  (DstrRcvy)
Number:       421
Focus:        social.home
Description:  Disaster Recovery covers the field of Business 
              Interruption Planning, Contingency Planning, 
              Computer (all sizes) Recovery and Preparedness. 
              Everyone should have a disaster recovery plan 
              -- both personal and professional. How valuable 
              was a flashlight to the people stuck in the 
              top of the World Trade Center?  Do you have 
              a flashlight now??
Host:         Patrick Grote  Node ID ->SUPPORTU  #507
Activity:     Light

Name:         Agriculture  (Agricltr)
Number:       422
Focus:        social.career
Description:  USA/International Agricultural inquiries and 
              replies where Agriculturalists ( e.g. Farmers, 
              ranchers, Farm news editors, Equipment Mfg'ers, 
              USDA & Agric. Gvt. Professionals, Agric. Students 
              or Educators, Farm supply companies, Exporters 
              & Transporters of Farm products, people who 
              process farm crops in related food industries) 
              can share to combine their efforts for mutual 
              success in their endeavors. (NOTE  Discussions 
              on the subjects of retail food products or recipes 
              is not for this conference and should be placed 
              in their respective conferences.
Host:         David Collins  Node ID ->NORMAINE  #749
Activity:     light

Name:         Birth
Number:       423
Focus:        social.support
Description:  The purpose of this conference is to share personal 
              childbearing related stories.  To discuss practical 
              information about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum 
              time and to inspire changes in maternity care. 
              The conference host is the author of a number 
              of childbearing related books including an international 
              best seller called Mind Over Labor.
Host:         Carl Jones  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         Stitches
Number:       424
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  Stitches is a conference for anyone interested 
              in sewing, knitting crocheting or any other 
              kind of needlework. Topics may range from the 
              qualities of rabbit fur through the advanced 
              geometry needed to sew perfect darts.
Host:         Bonnie Schafer  Node ID ->LABBS  #279
Host:         Cindy Niespodzianski  Node ID ->UGCAFE  #5577
Activity:     moderate

Name:         PCBoard Utilities and Doors  (PcbUtil)
Number:       425
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conferences will contain discussions of 
              all the different doors and utilities for PCBoard. 
              This can be a place for users to ask questions 
              to the authors that do not have their own support 
              conference.
Host:         Edward Eade II  Node ID ->MEOW  #225
Activity:     light

Name:         Common Ownership Communities  (Condos)
Number:       426
Focus:        social.home
Description:  For owners in condos/hoas.  How to keep your 
              dreamhome from becoming a nightmare.  Discuss 
              legislation proposed and passed at State/County/Fed 
              level that can help the homeowner, or hurt. 
              Share experiences, ask questions, get input 
              from sources such as Maryland Homeowners Assoc., 
              Montgomery Cty. Comm on common owned communities, 
              MD ATTY Gen. consumer affairs, HUD, FHA, VA 
              the networks that may be able to help solve 
              problems faced by owners, boards, communities.
Host:         Peggy Shaw  Node ID ->NETEAST  #132
Activity:     light

Name:         Ron Janorkar Software Support (Janorkar)
Number:       427
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  Author Support for Tag Line Xpress, DemoMaker, 
              and Quickfix. Product Support, Bug Reports, 
              Product Announcements, and more will be posted 
              in this conference. 'Wish List' Items from users 
              and any questions about the software(s) will 
              be accepted and responded to also in this conference. 
              High-ASCII Characters are often used in this 
              conference. Be forwarned if your system does 
              not support IBM ASCII Characters.
Host:         Joe Eversole  Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD  #12
Host:         Ron Janorkar  Node ID ->PHOTONET  #5648
Activity:     light

Name:         Apogee
Number:       428
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  This is a forum to discuss Apogee Software Products. 
              Any Apogee game from Kroz to the new stuff for 
              1995 can be talked about here.  Receive game 
              hints & technical advice directly from Apogee 
              Software's online Support Manager, Joe Siegler. 
              Get the most up to date and accurate information 
              about Apogee here!
Host:         Joe Siegler  Node ID ->APOGEE  #1674
Activity:     light

Name:         Rush Limbaugh  (RushL)
Number:       429
Focus:        social.political
Description:  Discussion surrounding Ultra-conservative TV 
              and Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, and 
              his political concerns. All conservative and 
              liberal viewpoints are welcomed in this well-mannered 
              forum.
Host:         Rich Christopherson  Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT  #5215
Activity:     high

Name:         ISDN
Number:       430
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  This conference will contain discussions concerning 
              installation, use and support of ISDN
Host:         Bob Savery  Node ID ->HAWGWILD  #5008
Activity:     very light

Name:         Family/Friends of the Incarcerated  (FFIncar)
Number:       431
Focus:        social.support
Description:  As crime increases more and more prisons are 
              being built to house inmates who were previously 
              allowed probation. Estimates run as high as 
              one out of every three persons becoming involved 
              with the penal system in some way *other* than 
              as inmate.   Friends and family members, wishing 
              to be of support to the person going through 
              the criminal justice system, get caught up in 
              its procedures; they are thrown into the world 
              of penology by just VISITING, which can sometimes 
              be mortifying, embarrassing or cruel. This will 
              be a support conference to compare notes, to 
              tell of experiences (good or bad), to share 
              the special anxieties of this unique but increasingly 
              common bond. No one has to reveal who 'their 
              inmate' is, or the relationship.  That's not 
              important here.  And OUTING (revealing who ANOTHER's 
              inmate is) is completely forbidden; this is 
              nobody's business.   What is important is that 
              each participant come away with the knowledge 
              that they are not alone in what they are experiencing.
Host:         Kelly Keniston  Node ID ->FILEBANK  #246
Activity:     light

Name:         Sound Blaster Cards/Creative (SndBlast)
Number:       432
Focus:        tech.hardware
Description:  Direct technical support of Creative Products 
              ie.Sound Blaster, Cards, Video Blaster SE ..etc 
              from the Sound Blaster company, Creative Technology 
              Ltd official BBS in Singapore.
Host:         Koh CherWen  Node ID ->CREATIVE  #5399
Activity:     light

Name:         AmiPro
Number:       433
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  A conference for Ami Pro users to discuss tips 
              and techniques for using this highly rated WYSIWYG 
              word processor for Windows.  Discussion topics 
              will include, but not be limited to, text formatting, 
              working with graphics, using style sheets, creating 
              and editing charts and equations and working 
              with macros.
Host:         Partrick Grote  Node ID ->SUPPORTU  #507
Activity:     light

Name:         Disk Compression Utilities (DiskComp)
Number:       434
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  A conference dedicated to on-the-fly disk compressors 
              such as Stacker, SuperStor, XtraDrive and MS-DOS 
              6.0's DoubleSpace.  Meant to provide support 
              for users of these programs and information 
              for people considering purchasing one of these 
              utilities.
Host:         Jack Hudgions  Node ID ->WINGIT  #1060
Activity:     light

Name:         Alpha
Number:       435
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  A forum for users of Alpha FOUR database - Versions 
              2.0 and up.  This conference is hosted by a 
              Technical Support Representative from Alpha 
              Software Corporation, who will answer questions 
              and inquiries about Alpha FOUR. Users are encouraged 
              to help each other, as well as share hints, 
              tips, applications, and scripts.
Host:         Steve Workings  Node ID ->CBUG  #5297
Host:         Robert Tishkevich  Node ID ->CBUG  #5297
Activity:     light

Name:         Golf
Number:       436
Focus:        social.sports
Description:  A conference to discuss different aspects of 
              the game of Golf.  Suitable topics are  Courses 
              played, information about courses to be played 
              on a trip or vacation, hints and helps on various 
              parts of the game, who is winning current tournament 
              on TV.  The advertising and selling of golf 
              related equipment is also permitted.
Host:         David Sader  Node ID ->WHATNOT  #5127
Activity:     light

Name:         Magicians  (Magician)
Number:       437
Focus:        social.career
Description:  This conference is dedicated to active magicians, 
              retired magicians, student magicians and others 
              with an interest in some or all of the following. 
              Stage Magic, Close Up Magic, Card and Coin Magic, 
              Illusions, Clown Magic and Special Effects as 
              they relate to Stage Magic.
Host:         Mike Anderson  Node ID ->KA9LQM  #5020
Activity:     light

Name:         Home Automation (HomeAuto)
Number:       438
Focus:        social.home
Description:  Discussions about technologies that automate 
              single family homes and apartments.  Devices 
              which control lighting, heating, cooling, entrances, 
              windows, phones, interior fixtures, plumbing 
              and other devices.
Host:         Yan Juras  Node ID ->MOONDOG  #35
Activity:     light

Name:         ULP Support
Number:       439
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This channel provides technical support for all 
              products written by Stacy Smith, particularly, 
              ULP - the Upload Processor. Discussions focus 
              on questions and tips on configuring and running 
              ULP, as well as technical advice on file integrity, 
              including virus detection, file duplication, 
              and BBS ads.
Host:         Stacy Smith  Node ID ->DELTA  #22
Activity:     light

Name:         ReadRoom Support  (ReadRoom)
Number:       440
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference would be dedicated to the support, 
              and further development of the READROOM door 
              and READROOM.TOC format.  Support for other 
              shareware products offered by Exhibit A Communications 
              will also be handled in this forum.  Hosted 
              by the author.
Host:         Michael Gibbs  Node ID ->EXHIBITA  #1153
Activity:     light

Name:         Italy
Number:       441
Focus:        social.culture
Description:  This conference is for discussions of Italy, 
              its culture, history, language and cities.  
              It is to provide an open forum for American 
              citizens of Italian descent to discuss matters 
              which concern them most as Italian-Americans. 
              Issues will vary from discrimination to culture, 
              including music are food and more.
Host:         Charlie Stivali  Node ID ->PASSAIC  #5058
Activity:     light

Name:         TriBBS
Number:       442
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This is a support conference for all TriBBS Sysops 
              as well as support for any TriBBS questions 
              even if you are not a Sysop.
Host:         Dave Zmeyr  Node ID ->WINDYCITY  #5078
Activity:     high

Name:         Minority Issues  (Minority)
Number:       443
Focus:        social.political
Description:  This conference provides a forum for discussion 
              of issues of concern to any and all minority 
              groups, including civil rights, legal and social 
              issues. No attacks on the basis of race, gender 
              or ethnicity will be tolerated. All users are 
              invited to participate.
Host:         Earl Dunovant  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Judaica
Number:       444
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A conference designed for the discussion of ALL 
              facets of Jewish life and it's varied forms 
              of expression. All Jews are welcome, Orthodox, 
              Conservative, Reformed, Reconstructionist, Secularists, 
              Humanists Non-practicing Inter-Marrieds, Converted 
              etc... This conference is not a religious/political 
              debate but rather for discussing common topics 
              to the Jewish experience.
Host:         Barry Weiser  Node ID ->CITYPEOPLE  #43
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Family & Friends Reuniting  (Reunite)
Number:       445
Focus:        social.support
Description:  A conference to reunite friends and family members. 
              Messages may be left regarding a person or group 
              of people being sought.  Searches for friends, 
              relatives, school reunions, adoptees looking 
              for birth parents, etc., are encouraged.  Posts 
              detailing search techniques, resources, and 
              experiences in conducting a search are also 
              welcome.  The Conference Host, owner of a commercial 
              reuniting service, is well versed in search 
              techniques.
Host:         Julie Stirling  Node ID ->NOFRILLS  #1299
Activity:     light

Name:         Ultimate
Number:       446
Focus:        social.computer.games
Description:  For the discussion of the door game Ultimate 
              Universe, and related programs.
Host:         Christopher Darque  Node ID ->ARCLIGHT  #1392
Activity:     light

Name:         Ruby's Pearls  (RubyPrls)
Number:       447
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Support for Ruby's Pearls, electronic magazine.
Host:         Del Freeman  Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT  #5215
Activity:     light

Name:         Sunlight Through the Shadows Magazine  (STTS)
Number:       448
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference will cover issues pertaining 
              to the STTS magazine, submission procedures, 
              feedback from the readers, current articles 
              in the magazine, and the world of electronic 
              magazines in general
Host:         Joe DeRouen  Node ID ->SUNLIGHT  #5320
Activity:     light

Name:         Yandell Comptr Serv  (YCS)
Number:       449
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This is a support conference for YCS BBS doors 
              and utilities which include PCBFV, ChatBox, 
              QReader, USBBSDOR, PCBFX and PCBMM. It is hosted 
              by the author Brent Yandell and is for all support 
              questions and matters regarding YCS products.
Host:         Brent Yandell  Node ID ->SOUNDADVICE  #5072
Activity:     light

Name:         Association of Online Professionals  (AOP)
Number:       450
Focus:        social.computer.bbs
Description:  This conference is for discussion of the organization, 
              development and operation of AOP, the professional 
              association for system operators of Bulletin 
              Board Systems and other online services and 
              professionals who support them.  It includes 
              topics as public education; unique features 
              of BBS's; industry promotion; AOP BBS services, 
              standards and guidelines; and federal/state 
              regulations relating to BBS operations. Discussion 
              of how BBS systems interact with other industry 
              trade associations is also considered appropriate.
Host:         Chuck McMillin  Node ID ->PUMA  #1026
Activity:     very light

Name:         VendInfo Product Information System  (VendInfo)
Number:       451
Focus:        tech.software
Description:  This conference to provide information and technical 
              support for VENDINFO.  VENDINFO is a system 
              for conveying software product information and 
              distribution permissions from the author to 
              distributors.  A VENDINFO.DIZ file carries extensive 
              information, and the associated toolset allows 
              automated extraction of information and decision- 
              making, by sysops and other distributors, as 
              well as construction of VENDINFO files.  This 
              conference is open to ALL users.
Host:         Rudy Ramsey  Node ID ->RAMSISLE  #1235
Activity:     light

Name:         StoryBoard  (StoryBrd)
Number:       452
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  Storyboard is a conference where may authors 
              may join together and collectively write a story. 
              One writer begins a story by telling about 
              a new setting and a basic cast of characters. 
              Each writer adds to the story by telling more 
              about the lives of the characters.  This continues 
              until the writers reach a group conclusion. 
              Different types of stories can be created at 
              the same time.
Host:         Mellissa Last  Node ID ->TABB  #826
Host:         Bill Cooper  Node ID ->ACTION  #56
Activity:     moderate

Name:         World Trade  (WrldTrad)
Number:       453
Focus:        social.political
Description:  An international, business-oriented conference 
              for folks who are directly involved in the exciting 
              world of import/export as marketers, brokers, 
              agents and others. make contacts, list and read 
              trading opportunities, discuss trade issues, 
              plus questions and answers for the beginner 
              to the most advanced global trader.
Host:         Ray Gabriel  Node ID ->NAPCOHIO  #803
Activity:     light

Name:         Reptiles
Number:       454
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  The Conference will deal with all aspects of 
              HERPETOLOGY (The science dealing with reptiles 
              and amphibians) and is open to professional 
              and amateur Herpetologists and Herpetoculturists 
              (those who raise or breed reptiles), anyone 
              who keeps reptiles as pets, and others interested 
              in reptiles and amphibians.
Host:         Dave Niemeyer  Node ID ->NAUTILUSII  #5734
Activity:     light

Name:         Trains
Number:       455
Focus:        social.hobbies
Description:  This conference covers all areas of trains and 
              will be open to the following topics. Model 
              Railroading all gauges, operations, and building 
              of equipment and scenery. Train watching, discussions 
              of prototype railroads today and back through 
              the days of steam. Encourages the posting of 
              messages for shows, events and club information 
              from around the country.
Host:         Paul Conant  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         National Information Super Highway (SuprHiwy)
Number:       456
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  This conference will discuss the implementation 
              of the Clinton Administrations National Information 
              Infrastructure (Super Highway) agenda.  We will 
              consider the agenda in general, how it may impact 
              networks, BBS's and their callers as well as 
              how they can best participate in it's development.
Host:         Chuck McMillin  Node ID ->PUMA  #1026
Activity:     moderate

Name:         OSDebate
Number:       457
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  The purpose of this forum is to conduct discussions 
              on various operating systems/operating environments 
              in comparison to other operating systems/operating 
              environments.  This is a debate forum and, as 
              such, subjective opinions are accepted.  Topics 
              of discussion would include, but not be limited 
              to, CMS, DOS, MVS, NextStep, OS/2, System 7, 
              Taligent, Unix (all variants), Windows (all 
              variants), and WorkPlace OS.
Host:         John Corrigan  Node ID ->CHEMEK  #233
Activity:     light

Name:         Planet Connect  (PlntConn)
Number:       458
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This is a support conference for Planet Connect 
              satelite mail distribution.  This conference 
              is shared with all systems that use Planet Connect 
              as their mail delivery system.  Shared thru 
              Merlin Depeel at ONANDUP #1600. Tim Helton hosts 
              for Fido.
Host:         Merlin Depeel  Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Silver Xpress  (SilXpres)
Number:       459
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  Support for all models of the Silver Xpress Mail 
              Door and Silver Xpress Offline Mail Reader.
Host:         Gary Petersen  Node ID ->MIDWSTXPRESS  #5482
Activity:     light

Name:         QFront
Number:       460
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference provides support for both registered 
              and unregistered users of the QFRONT System, 
              the popular mailer written specifically for 
              PCBoard.  This is a great way to talk directly 
              with the author, share ideas with other users, 
              and get helpful tips on using QFront.  The conference 
              is open to all who are interested in the QFront 
              system.
Host:         Joe Eversole  Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD  #12
Activity:     light

Name:         Synchronet BBS Software  (SynchroN)
Number:       461
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference is for sysops and users of SynchroNet 
              to discuss issues surrounding using SynchroNet 
              and third party utilities.  Author will be monitoring 
              this conference.
Host:         Brett Frymire  Node ID ->OTHERWORLDS  #5130
Activity:     light

Name:         PCBoard Programming Language (PPL-Prog)
Number:       462
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  A conference dedicated to Beginner, intermediate 
              and advanced PPL programmers.  With this new 
              rich programming language, PCB sysops can customize 
              their systems in ways never before imagined. 
              PPL code, while easy to write does require 
              a knowledge of programming, and hints and tricks 
              can be passed down to new comers to the field 
              from the more experienced PPL programmers.  
              More advanced PPL programmers can swap methods 
              that solve even the most difficult problems. 
              There is not a PCB sysop out there that does 
              not take advantage of PPE's, and that will benefit 
              greatly from this conf addition.
Host:         Bill Marcy  Node ID ->SURVIVAL  #1604
Activity:     light

Name:         Childheart  (ChildHrt)
Number:       463
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is dedicated to all of the families 
              of children born with severe congenital heart 
              defects. These may be, but are not limited to, 
              life threatening defects.  It is a safe and 
              comfortable place to share the joy of our victories 
              and the tragedies of our defeats.  No medical 
              advice will be given but experiences and opinions 
              will be shared.
Host:         Nelson Rieffannacht  Node ID ->SYSMACHINE  #5465
Activity:     light

Name:         Forensics-Net  (Forensic)
Number:       464
Focus:        social.career
Description:  This conference will encompass all of the forensic 
              disciplines permitting questions, responses, 
              education, training announcements, forensic 
              support, public relations (within the field) 
              and fellowship between professionals who otherwise 
              would never have the opportunity to meet.
Host:         Tim Hahn  Node ID ->IAI  #1565
Activity:     light

Name:         End Stage Renal Disease  (ESRD)
Number:       465
Focus:        social.support
Description:  ESRD stands for End Stage Renal Disease which 
              is the proper medical term for kidney disease. 
              This conference is specifically for dialysis 
              patients suffering from ESRD. The main topic 
              of discussion will be facts pertaining to the 
              treatment of ESRD and alternative treatment 
              options other that dialysis (i.e. Kidney Transplantation). 
              This will cover immunosuppresive medications, 
              insurance questions and of course where to go 
              for a kidney transplant.
Host:         Ted Cohen  Node ID ->HOMES  #1654
Activity:     light

Name:         Unassigned  Formerly Single Touch Software
Number:       466
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  * Closed *
Host:         Conference Liason
Activity:     Closed 7/30/95

Name:         Broadway
Number:       467
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference is for the discussions of Broadway 
              Shows both past and present with a particular 
              emphasis on musicals and Broadway music.
Host:         Gary Fackenthall  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         CMPQWK
Number:       468
Focus:        tech.software.bbs
Description:  This conference will contain discussions of CMPQWK, 
              the Windows-based offline mail reader.  The 
              program is powerful, flexible and rapidly evolving. 
              The name of the product implies that it uses 
              the QWK format for mail packets.  The authors 
              of the program, Derek Backus and Todd Henschell 
              will provide support to users of their program 
              in this conference.
Host:         Bob Miller  Node ID ->CHANNEL1  #15
Activity:     light

Name:         CompuNotes  (CompNote)
Number:       469
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  Conference dedicated to supporting readers and 
              contributors of CompuNotes, an electronic weekly 
              magazine published by Readables. Each week CompuNotes 
              brings you the latest computing news, at least 
              two software reviews, a hot FTP file and web 
              site as well as an interview with someone in 
              he computing field. Don't miss out; catch every 
              issue of CompuNotes!
Host:         Patrick Grote  Node ID ->SUPPORTU  #507
Activity:     light

Name:         Internet Discussion  (InetDisc)
Number:       470
Focus:        social.computer
Description:  This conference is for the discussion of Internet 
              Sites (Places to try), Internet Tools (Telnet, 
              FTP, etc.), Internet Information, Internet Email 
              Addresses, and any other aspects of the Internet. 
              PLEASE NOTE  This conference is for Internet 
              Discussion Only.  IT IS NOT GATED TO THE INTERNET.
Host:         Patrick Grote  Node ID ->SUPPORTU  #507
Activity:     moderate

Name:         Constitutional Rights  (Const)
Number:       471
Focus:        social.political
Description:  This conference would include discussion of our 
              rights given to us or recognized by the Constitution 
              and Bill of Rights and court interpretations 
              of same. This would include Speech, Religion, 
              'Keep and Bear Arms' and the others, their past 
              and present breaches and observances, specifically 
              excluding abortion discussions, which are covered 
              in a separate conference. Proposed amendments 
              to the Constitution can also be covered, such 
              as the ERA and the Balanced Budget Amendment.
Host:         Michael Troy  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     light

Name:         E-Mail Exchange  (eMailXchg)
Number:       472
Focus:        tech.rime
Description:  E-Mail exchange through the Internet.  Closed 
              to anyone but testers at this time.  Those interested 
              in testing contact Bonnie Anthony at Node RUNNINGA 
              #2
Host:         Bonnie Anthony  Node ID ->RUNNINGA  #2
Activity:     NEW  1/17/95

Name:         Birds Conference (Birds)
Number:       473
Focus:        social.interests
Description:  Discussions centering around all facets of bird 
              ownership, including, but not limited to, the 
              general care of, breeding, training, hand feeding, 
              and rewards of the hobby. Discussions of bird 
              watching will also be welcome.
Host:         Bob Watson  Node ID ->TAO  #1377
Activity:     NEW  05/14/95

Name:         Babylon 5 (Babylon5)
Number:       474
Focus:        social.arts
Description:  This conference was conceived as a place where 
              fans of the television series, novels and comic 
              books, can meet and exchange information about 
              their favorite TV program. Please DO NOT post 
              fan fiction or other story ideas in this conference. 
              The creator of the Babylon 5 TV Show frequents 
              some networks, and will avoid fan fiction conferences 
              to prevent potential legal problems.
Host:         Michael C.Ling  Node ID ->RUNNINGB  #3
Activity:     NEW  05/15/95

Name:         Diabetes Support (Diabetes)
Number:       475
Focus:        social.support
Description:  This conference is a support conference for all 
              types of diabetes and related problems. Everyone 
              is welcome!
Host:         Mike Riiff  Node ID ->HDCAFE  #5228
Activity:     NEW  07/17/95

