144INTRO.TXT
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WHAT THIS IS:

- The 144BBS List is a collection of numbers reported as belonging to
  US BBSes with one or more lines supporting v.32, v.32bis, v.fast
  class and v.34 CONNECTs.
- 144BBS List is compiled and maintained by Ken Sukimoto, SysOp of the
  DownTown BBS as a service to DownTown BBS subscribers and other
  callers and is published on an irregular basis although we try to
  have a new release on the first of each month.
- 144BBS List is also available as a comma delimited file for those of
  you using BBS doors for online display and/or in need of info for
  database applications. This file is distributed as 144BBS.DB.
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WHAT THIS ISN'T:

- This is not intended to be an advertising list. With the way BBS's
  change, there is no way I or most anyone else could keep up with
  software/hardware changes, doorways added/deleted, specialties of the
  BBS and other features that make a BBS unique. This would also make
  144BBS even larger than it currently is and just one more opportunity
  to be inaccurate.
- Although it is the goal, 144BBS is not comprehensive. I am quite sure
  there are a lot of BBS's that have been omitted - rather than attempt
  to guess at BBS names/numbers/cities and modem types, I am depending
  on reliable sources to submit these missing BBS's and accurate
  information about them.
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COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION:

- Since the content of 144BBS is for the most part public knowledge, no
  formal copyright for content is applied for.
- I'm not even sure that the name "144BBS" isn't already copyrighted;
  if it isn't, then that is the only copyright claimed.
- Rather than legalese and restrictions, I request common courtesy in
  the distribution of 144BBS List.
- No fee should be charged for 144BBS List other than normal system
  access requirements.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

- 144BBS List is dedicated to the SysOps who install high speed modems,
  enabling users to access systems at higher and higher speeds. It is
  also dedicated to these same users who motivated the SysOps to
  install these modems through their contributions; material,
  inspirational and otherwise.
- Thanks go to the SysOps, Users and Administrators of U'NI Net,
  SmartNet, MajorNet and Intelec for their help and the use of their
  networks to gather information for this list.
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NAMING CONVENTION & MISCELLANEA:

- When distributing this list, do not rename 144BBS.DB or 144BBS.TXT!
- Most BBSes don't like unarchived text files, so if archived, name the
  archive "144DB-a#.ext" or "144BBSa#" where:
   a  = alpha designator - A=Jan; B=Feb; C=Mar; L=Dec
   #  = the last number of the year; 1994 = 4, 19955 = 5
  ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to.
  The December, 1994 release will be named 144BBSL4.ZIP (using PKZIP to
  archive) as an example of the naming convention.
- Please note - many systems listed are multi-line or multi-node and
  their inclusion on this list does not mean the number listed has that
  particular setup available. Some BBSes are subscription and reserve
  the high speed lines for subscribers only.
- The 144BBS archives on The DownTown BBS and those directly uploaded
  by KEN SUKIMOTO are archived using the PKZIP -AV authencity
  validation option. When extracted, the -AV information should display
  The Downtown BBS name and the # AIN871 registration.
- The DownTown BBS is currently a 6 line MajorBBS system with access on
  your first call to download 144BBS. See the file 144PICK.UP for the
  procedure.
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ABBREVIATIONS USED:
                             Modem Type Legend

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

- Because these numbers have not been verified, the Compiler of 144BBS
  will not be responsible for erroneous information.
- Inclusion/exclusion of a BBS is NOT an endorsement/condemnation of
  the BBS.
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ERRORS & ADDITIONS:

- If you should find a number on the list that is NOT a modem number,
  please notify the DownTown BBS so it can be noted & removed from our
  database.
- If there is an error or if a BBS updates/modifies modem[s], please
  contact the DownTown BBS.
- If you are a SysOp and wish to be included in the next release of
  144BBS, please use the program and procedure contained in the
  SUBMIT.ZIP file archived in the 144BBS.ZIP file. After filling out
  the information, you can call the DownTown BBS and leave your board
  info in private e-mail addressed to User_ID "Sysop" with the subject
  of "144BBS" or you can send the information to one of the addresses
  below via Net or US Mail.
- Please do not send public messages to KEN SUKIMOTO on networks with
  your correction, new entry or comment. If I see the message, I will
  attempt to act upon the information, but many networks frown upon or
  prohibit sending PUBLIC messages for this purpose. I will not
  acknowledge receiving those messages.
- The preferred methods of contact are either by direct e-mail on my
  system or I can be reached by PRIVATE e-mail on several networks that
  offer this feature. The networks and my address on them are listed
  below.
- 144BBS.DB or 144BBS.TXT should not be modified to modify/add/delete
  entries!
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                               THE DOWNTOWN BBS
                               LOS ANGELES,  CA
                                 213-484-0260
                 [3/12/24/96/14.4k bps v.32bis & 16.8k ZyXEL]
                        15 Gigabytes of Adult Graphics
                  7 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Library Storage
                  10+ Gigabytes on 18 CD-ROM Disks, On-line
              US Robotics v.34/v.fc/v.everything lines available

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

                           Network E-mail Addresses
                      MajorNet: Sysop@DWN
                      Internet: [email protected]
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