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        RACENET INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS NETWORK (RaceNet) (tm)
           "Where the Professional Motorsports People and the
                  Serious Motorsports Fans are found!"
                   Owned and Operated by Gary Phelps
                       All Rights Reserved 1987



              Conferences available via RaceNet/UnitedNet


RN_NASCAR        - Dedicated to the racing fans that follow all the
CONF #1            NASCAR Winston Cup races ... all others belong
                   in the ShortTrk, OutLaws, etc., conference.

                   HOST - Dave Hascall
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RN_IMSA          - International Motorsports Association.
CONF #2            Discussions between users as well as conference
                   for uploads from sanctioning bodies.

                   HOST - Steve Holloway
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RN_INDYCAR       - If you don't like the roundy-round and do like
CONF #3            high-speed racing ... the IndyCar racing is for
                   you ... messaging and track releases welcome in
                   this conference.

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RN_DRAGRACE      - Talk with other users about the high powered sport
CONF #4            of Drag Racing.

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RN_CYCLES        - Ideal for the two-wheel fans that love
CONF #5            motorcycle racing in general ... including all
                   motorcycle racing.  This conference is not just
                   for racing .. also includes general discussions
                   about motorcycles in general, as well as helpful
                   hints and ideas. 

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RN_RACING        - Chat with other users about any sport that uses a
CONF #6            combustion engine. These include boats, Monster
                   truck, etc.  A generic motorsports conference
                   for topics other than the specific conferences
                   for various sanctioning bodies.  Posting of
                   track releases, results and driver profiles
                   authorized in this conference as well as other
                   specific racing related conferences.

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RN_FANCLUBS      - For the racing fans.  This is the place for fan
CONF #7            club discussions and fans discussing various fan
                   club activities.

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RN_FOR-SALE      - Items you to sell for the computer or an item for
CONF #8            computers that you have a question about.

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RN_TRUCKERS      - What more can be said about this one?  If you
CONF #9            love trucks, driving trucks, racing trucks,
                   watching truck races, this is the place for you. 
                   Professional truck drivers will be glad to know 
                   that Traffic World magazine is in this confer-
                   ence - an excellent publication devoted to truck
                   drivers.  For those considering getting into
                   truck driving profession this is the place to ask
                   questions pertaining to truck driving. 
 
                   HOST : Les Jones - SEASIDE BBS
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RN_GO-KARTS      - For the up and coming future racing champions as
CONF #10           well as those that simply enjoy go-kart racing.
                   For messages and press releases from tracks and
                   publicists.

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RN_OCCULT        - For the believers of whatever.
CONF #11
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RN_RACENET       - This is the conference for users, conference
CONF #12           hosts and sysops to all discusss RaceNet matters
                   and ideas to improve the network.  This is a
                   public access conference for everyone.

                   HOST - Gary Phelps
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RN_LIMBAUGH      - No telling what will be discussed in here.  I
CONF #13           think we can expect some heavy Republican
                   discussions (grin).

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RN_MART-ART      - Martial arts discussions.
CONF #14
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RN_OFFROAD       - For the offroad fans and drivers ... if you like
CONF #15           leaving the asphalt and hitting the sand or mud
                   this is your home.  You are welcome to post
                   messages and sanctioning body releases also.

                   HOST : Michael Gibbs - EXHIBITA
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RN_CHITCHAT      - A melting pot for conversations that aren't racing
CONF #16           related or pertaining to any of the other
                   conferecnes.  A starting point for making
                   contact with someone in another area and
                   possibly moving your conversation to another
                   area.

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RN_SPORTCAR      - Primarily for the Sports Car Club of America and
CONF #17           their messages and press releases.  Also
                   pertains to any discussions about any type of
                   sports car racing and tech info or tips.

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RN_HOCKEY        - Hockey discussions and releases.
CONF #18
                   HOST - Michael Gradwell
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RN_BUSCH-GN      - Busch Series, Grand National Division
CONF #19           discussions, releases, driver profiles, etc.

                   HOST - Joe Sweeney
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RN_OS-2          - OS/2 discussions, problem solving, helpful
CONF #20           hints, previews, etc.

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RN_POLICE        - Do you have questions you wish to discuss with our
CONF #21           men on the street. Then this is the place.

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RN_OUTLAWS       - World of Outlaws racing discussions and track
CONF #22           releases and driver profiles are posted in this
                   conference.

                   HOST : Dave Hascall
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RN_SPORTS        - Talk with other users about your favorite sports
CONF #23           topics.  Primarily anthing other than
                   motorsports since they have their own specific
                   conferences.

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RN_AVIATION      - Dealing with airplane races and general chatting
CONF #24           pilots and those interested in aviation.

                   HOST - Andy Blaney
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RN_FILES         - This is the place for all sysops to post their
CONF #25           BBS file list for all users and sysops to see.
                   One intitial massive posting of all files
                   followed by recent uploads ... sysops are
                   allowed one massive post per month.  This will
                   be an excellent place for users and sysops to
                   find out who has what files and where to call
                   and download them from. Users and sysops are welcome
                   to post messages in this conference asking for
                   certain files/programs and where to download them
                   from.

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RN_LEGENDS       - Legends series motorsports.
CONF #26
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RN_EURORACE      - European racing topics, discussions and press
CONF #27           releases.  Full support for the Europeans in
                   RaceNet.  They've joined RaceNet as European
                   RaceNet.

                   HOST : Rudi Kusters
                   NET : RaceNet/European RaceNet
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RN_BRITCAR       - For the British car enthusiast, collector and
CONF #28           mechanics.

                   HOST - Steve Holloway
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RN_EMSnet        - For the Emergency Medical Service techs,
CONF #29           paramedics, and those involved in EMS occupation.

                   HOST - Ted Sweet
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RN_ARCA          - Auto Racing Club of America
CONF #30
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RN_RECIPES       - Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to
CONF #31           share with other users. Nice place to swap recipes.

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RN_POLITICS      - Everyones favorite topic. Discuss political problems.
CONF #32
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RN_CAR-NEWS      - Discussions pertaining to any and all automotive
CONF #33           news, new cars, old cars, shows, new car
                   reviews, place for industry representatives to
                   post their information/releases also.  Dealers
                   welcome to share their information also.

                   HOST - Steve Holloway
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RN_TRADEWAR      - Discussions pertaining to the WildCat Trade Wars
CONF #34           game door/software.

                   HOST - Mark Cothran
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RN_ALL-PRO       - NASCAR All-Pro racing series.
CONF #35
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RN_DEMODERB      - Demolition derby.
CONF #36
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RN_CAN-RACE      - Canadian motorsports discussions and press
CONF #37           releases.
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RN_STARTREK      - This conference is devoted to you trekkies out there.
CONF #38           Some fun discussion here with other users.
                 
                   HOST - Bob Lyon
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RN_RFPACKET      - Radio amateur PACKET discussions and tips.
CONF #39
                   HOST : Clay Thomas
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RN_FITEBELL      - Discussion about how to stop the BELL systems from
CONF #40           charging business rates for non business BBS's.

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RN_MEALMAST      - Meal-Master formated recipes ... this is the
CONF #41           place to share your exported Meal-Master
                   compiled recipes.  Meal-Master format recipes in
                   this message base will also import into your
                   Meal-Master collection with no problem.
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MSI_QMODEM       - Discussions about all versions of Qmodem, from the
CONF #42           Forbin Project's "shareware" versions to Qmodem Test
                   Drive, to the latest QmodemPro.  This conference is
                   designed to help you make the most of Qmodem,
                   whichever version you have.

                   HOST : MSI SupportNet
                   NET : MSI SupportNet

IMPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your HUB BBS name and telephone number
EXPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your BBS  City, ST  1-805-555-1212

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RN_SPAM          - Yet to figure this one out.  Conf Host will be
CONF #43           furnishing conference description.

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RN_BBS-ADS       - Post your BBS ads here. ANSI & ASCII
CONF #44
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RN_TEENS         - This conference is devoted to the TEENAGE users
CONF #45
                   HOST - Jessica Pickle
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RN_BASEBALL      - Baseball discussions and releases.
CONF #46
                   HOST - Tony Reeder

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RN_SHORTTRK      - Short track motorsports - more in line with
CONF #47           hometown tracks and their releases and
                   discussions since they don't qualify for the
                   NASCAR which is primarily for Winston Cup racing.

                   HOST : Dave Hascall
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RN_SCANNERS      - This conference deals with radio scanners, SWL,
CONF #48           etc., ELECTRONICS.  Good place for those that
                   listen to polilce as well as racing teams.

                   HOST - Steve Bell
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RN_EBONY         - Black as well as White issues.  No racial
CONF #49           slamming allowed.
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RN_SOAPS         - For the ladies and men that don't work during
CONF #50           the day and have the free time to follow all the
                   various soap opras on television.  This is the
                   place to gossip about all the love affairs going
                   on in the various television 'love triangeles'.
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RN_WRESTLE       - Chat about everyone's favorite topic
CONF #51
                   HOST : Clay Thomas
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RN_FOOTBALL      - Football topics, discussions.
CONF #52
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RN_DATABASE      - Discussions about the various types of Database
CONF #53           programs. Which is newer, easiest to use, fastest,
                   etc.
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RN_WINDOWS       - Talk with other users about WINDOWS 3.0
CONF #54
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RN_CHESS         - For those that follow the game of chess.
CONF #55
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RN_SCUBA         - The SCUBA diving conference is for everyone from
CONF #56           the snorkler with questions to the deep-diver
                   with bends.  Such things to look for in are:
                   Equipment opinions/reviews, great (and lousy)
                   dive reports, dive-buddy connections, friends,
                   fun, questions and answers.
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RN_OLDCARS       - Just for those that love the older cars and love
CONF #57           restoring or collecting 'em ... also good place
                   for helpful ideas and techniques on restoring
                   the old beauties.
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RN_DESQVIEW      - Discussion with other users about problems or better
CONF #58           ways to use DESQVIEW or QEMM. (QUARTERDECK SOFTWARE)
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RN_FIRENET       - Firefighting and EMS service discussions.  A
CONF #59           young conference with potential.  Anything and
                   everything pertaining to fire fighting and EMS
                   personnel welcome in this conference.  All
                   medical personnel welcome to join in discussions.

                   HOST : Terry Bell - RaceNet
                   Chuck Sanders - FidoNet - FIRENET
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RN_PARANORM      - Anything that isn't normal.
CONF #60
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RN_DOGS          - Just for the dog lovers and fanciers.
CONF #61
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RN_CATS          - Just for the cat lovers and fanciers.
CONF #62
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RN_SALTFISH      - For the saltwater fish lover.  Home tanks.
CONF #63
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RN_BIRDS         - For those that love birds and raising them.
CONF #64
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RN_POEMS         - For those that enjoy writing and/or reading
CONF #65           poems.

                   NET - RaceNet and WritersNet
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RN_MSDOS         - User to user chat about MS-DOS 
CONF #66
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RN_SYSOP         - This is a private conference for the BBS sysop,
CONF #67           as well as conference hosts, to discuss network
                   matters ... only CH's assigned by RaceNet are
                   allowed access to this conference ... individual
                   BBS co-sysops aren't allowed access to this
                   conference.  (aka RACSYSOP).
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RN_GERMAN        - Racing news mostly in German ... this comes from
CONF #68           European RaceNet ... some of msg's in English.

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RN_C&C-PROG      - C&S Programming information and discussions.
CONF #69
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RN_ASTROLOG      - Astrology topics and discussions.
CONF #70
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RN_ASCIIart      - For all the artists that love ASCII.  This is the
CONF #71           place for your masterpieces ... no adult or
                   porno type art work allowed.
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RN_PETS          - General conference for discussion of all pets.
CONF # 72          This one isn't affiliated with PetNet ...
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RN_NASA          - NASA updates ... space communications, etc., etc.
CONF #73
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RN_TRAVEL        - Vacation time?  This is the place to give tips
CONF #74           to others on how to best enjoy their vacation in
                   given areas ... safest routes to drive ...
                   places to see.
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RN_DESKTOP       - Talk with other users about desktop programs
CONF #75
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RN_EXHIBITA      - EXHIBITA Software support conference with author
CONF #76           support for all software.

                   HOST : Michael Gibbs
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RN_JOBS          - Looking for a job or wanting a job?  This is the
CONF #77           newest conference added for such use.  Those
                   looking for employment are welcome to post their
                   background ... employers are welcome to post the
                   positions and requirements in this conference
                   also.
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RN_FRSHFISH      - Fresh water fish.
CONF #78
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RN_COM-SALE      - Commercial For Sale conference.  Just the place
CONF #79           for all business/commercial advertisements.
                   Commercial ads not allowed in regular For-Sale
                   conference.
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RN_WASH-DC       - Press releases from the United States White
CONF #80           House.  This is a READ ONLY conference so
                   everyone can read the mail from the White House
                   to the public.
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RN_RECYCLE       - Talk about how we can help our environment through
CONF #81           recycling.
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MSI_WILDCAT      - Questions and answers about Wildcat! BBS and
CONF #82           associated MSI and third party utilities. All
                   versions of Wildcat! are supported here, from the
                   Test Drive to the latest 3.x commercial release.

                   HOST : MSI SupportNet
                   NET : MSI SupportNet

IMPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your HUB BBS phone number
EXPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your BBS  City, ST  1-805-555-1212

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MSI_OFF          - Mustang Software off topics.  The Off Topic
CONF #83           conference is the place for any messages which do
                   not pertain directly to product support for MSI
                   products. This is an unmoderated but "PG-rated"
                   conference -- no cussing or offensive language, no
                   flaming, and nothing you would be ashamed to show
                   your kids or your granny. Think of this as an
                   electronic coffee house -- where you can meet with
                   friends and talk about things in general.

                   HOST : MSI SupportNet
                   NET : MSI SupportNet

IMPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your BBS Hub you relay with
EXPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your BBS  City, ST  1-805-555-1212
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RN_SAILING       - For the sailing enthusiast as well as those that
CONF #84           enjoy sail boat racing.
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RN_SPRINTS       - Open-wheel maniacs they've been called ... but
CONF #85           they do provide a lot of excitement for the fans
                   and have many followers.  The winged devils are
                   a sight to see ... messages and press releases
                   welcome in this conference also.
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RN_ROBOCOMM      - Talk with other users about Robocomm.
CONF #86
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RN_COMPRESS      - Questions concerning archiving programs such as
CONF #87           PKZIP, LHA, PAK, ARJ etc.
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RN_CONTESTS      - For the various Pick 3/Pick 6 motorsports
CONF #88           contests in RaceNet ... only contest(s) posts,
                   picks and results to be posted in this conf.

                   HOST : Bob Tanner - NASCAR Contest
                   Rudi Kusters - Formula Contest
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RN_MENWOMEN      - Men and Women issues discussed in same
CONF #89           conference.  This is an open conference to both
                   men and women.
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RN_RFHAM         - Talk with other users about the operation of HAM
CONF #90           RADIOs.

                   HOST : Clay Thomas
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RN_GAMES         - Questions and TIPS about games of all type commercial
CONF #91           as well as shareware.
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RN_GARDEN        - If you have a green thumb this is for you.
CONF #92
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RN_DEBATE        - Talk about subjects of interest and concern.
CONF #93
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RN_UFO           - Discussion about Unidentified Flying Objects as
CONF #94           well as other strange and unexplainable
                   happenings.
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RN_RADIOOLD      - Discussion about Old Radios
CONF #95           Sale or hunt for parts ect,
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RN_MIDI          - Midi discussions.
CONF #96
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RN_PROCESS       - ProCess is the software company owned by Rudi
CONF #97           Kusters of The Netherlands.  A support
                   conference for their software and third-party
                   software sold/distributed -- part of which is
                   racing related.  They include:

                   Software written by Mike Ratledge, for which
                   ProCess is the European distributor - XRS,
                   XRSdoor.

                   NewDay/PC

                   IDC's TesSeRact Development Tools, for which
                   ProCess is the distributor for Netherlands,
                   Belgium, and several other European countries.
 
                   Their own products:  XRPoint * RaceDay (NewDay/PC
                   dates files) * RaceBase (to be released soon).

                   RaceBase keeps track of circuit, driver and
                   team data, allows its user to store and
                   retrieve textfiles.  It comes complete with
                   editor, file manager and context sensitive
                   helpscreens.
 
                   RaceNet users get it almost for free: US$ 10
                   (Dfl 20, DM 20, DKK 60) to cover the costs of
                   sending a diskette plus a cap/hat of your
                   favorite racing driver/team!
 
                   To reduce the costs, there's no manual -- the
                   helpscreens tell it all.

                   XRPoint is a complete package for mail-handling:
                   using XRS as the mail reader/editor, a
                   FidoNet-mailer or our own, a communication
                   program for QWK, VAX, Usenet people and a shell
                   to let all of this operate as one program.  It's
                   primairy designed for several commercial
                   networks.  ProCess is working on having it
                   available to RaceNet users in near future.

                   HOST : Rudi Kusters - European RaceNet
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MSI_SLMR-OLX     - Off-Line Mail reader support for MSI's Off-Line
CONF #98           Xpress, along with its predecessor, the Silly Little
                   Mail Reader. All versions are supported, including
                   SLMR and OLX Test Drive. Are you new to offline mail
                   reading? Looking for a few hints on how OLX can
                   organize your offline mail? This is the place.

                   HOST : MSI SupportNet
                   NET : MSI SupportNet

IMPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your HUB BBS and phone number
EXPORT-TAG   = MSI SupportNET: Your BBS  City, ST  1-805-555-1212
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RN_AMIGA         - Discussion among AMIGA users.
CONF #99
                   HOST : Clay Thoms - RaceNet
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RN_PC-AUDIO      - This conference will deal with soundcards for the PC
CONF #100
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RN_PCTOOLS       - Talk with other users about PCTools
CONF #101
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RN_FORMULA       - An open forum for discussions, results and releases
CONF #102          pertaining to all forms of open wheel, single seat
                   Formula car racing worldwide, from Formula 440
                   through Formula 1.

                   HOST : European RaceNet - Rudi Kusters
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RN_RALLY         - Rally style racing ... discussions and track
CONF #103          releases and driver profiles.
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RN_SOLO          - Solo style racing topics and discussions ... as
CONF #104          well as press releases.
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RN_AUTOFIX       - This is the place to discuss any and all auto
CONF #105          repairs you may be facing or nelp in fixing your
                   family car or truck.  Can obtain some useful
                   hints and ideas in this conference.  Factory
                   press releases and news letters on this topic
                   are welcome.

                   HOST - Steve Holloway
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RN_RACETECH      - Racing Technology ... this is where the experts
CONF #107          in motorsports discuss various ideas in racing
                   and race car engineering.  Factory press
                   releases welcome in this conference if they
                   pertain to racing technology.

                   HOST - Steve Holloway
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RN_NORTON        - Talk with other user about Norton Utilities
CONF #107
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RN_GENEALOG      - Talk with other users about family history.
CONF #108
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RN_ANSI-ART      - Do you have some of your favorite artwork. Share them
CONF #109          with other users in this conference.
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RN_BEER          - Beer and win discussions on home brewing of beer
CONF #110          and wine ... complete support including places to
                   order supplies from for making your own legal
                   home brew.  The conference host also runs his
                   own home brew business of supplying everything
                   needed for making your favorite beer or wine at
                   home.
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RN_ECOLOGY
CONF #111
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RN_PHILOSPH      - Discussion with other users about Philosophy
CONF #112
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RN_BBSSOFT       - BBS software discussions ... helpful hints and
CONF #113          ideas
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RN_3RDPARTY      - Third party utilities discussions.
CONF #114
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RN_ABORTION      - Discussions pertaining to abortions, etc.
CONF #115
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RN_COLLECT       - Collectables conference for those who are into
CONF #116          collecting -- anything from racing cards to
                   baseball cards, including die cast racing cars
                   and car haulers.

                   HOST - David Moore
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RN_COMPHELP      - If you are encountering trouble on your system you
CONF #117          can get assistance through this conference.
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RN_RECOVERY      - Talk with other users who are recovering from
CONF #118          substance abuse, alcholism, medical disabilties.
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RN_CORELDRW      - Discussion with others about the COREL DRAW graphics
CONF #119          program.
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RN_VETERANS      - For the veterans and military ... active duty and
CONF #120          retired.
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RN_WEATHER       - Weather bulletins and questions answered.  This
CONF #121          conference will have many/various weather
                   bulletins nationwide.  This is the place to
                   request specific weather information for
                   particular major sporting events from the host.
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NOTICE: This conference list will be the valid list as of midnight
1/29/94.

     If there are other topics that you don't see listed here and you 
have an interest in, just leave a message to Bob Simpson 7223:1300/2 to
get one started.

     If you notice a conference not on this list please let me know
and I'll update this list.

                                               Thank you,
                                               Bob Simpson
          
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= Gary Phelps reserves the right to add rules, policies, by-laws, etc   =
= as needed. Revisions will also be made as needed.                     =
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