                             Joining PCGnet:
                             

Brief introduction:


 PCGnet is  not a  brand new  network.   We are  a group of individuals that
 have been telecommunicating for quite a  few years now.  Formerly known  as
 ADEnet (The Alacrity Design  and Engineering Network),   PCGnet reorganized
 its network from the ground up, incorporating new nodes and focusing evenly
 on both CAD and Graphics related topics, including,  but not limited to the
 following  topics:   Design,  Drafting,  Engineering,  2d  &  3d  Modeling,
 Multimedia  Systems,   Raster  Imaging,    Raytracing,  3d Rendering    and
 Animation.


Who do I contact - PCGnet Hub(s):


 PCGnet is currently operating 2 Hubs, each serving a specific division  of
 our network.   The University  BBS our  AutoCad/CAD Hub  and  The Graphics
 Alternative being our Graphics Hub.

 Prospective nodes need to contact the PCGnet Membership Coordinator in
 order to obtain membership information.  Prospective nodes concentrating
 on CAD topics will, generally speaking, echo mail through the University
 BBS, Graphics based systems will generally echo mail through The
 Graphics Alternative.

 Membership Information and Applications:

 Title:    Membership Coordinator
 Name:     PC-AUG BBS
 Location: Phoenix, AZ
 Sysop:    James Witt
 Node:     602-952-0638 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
 Voice:    602-840-9230
 Status:   PCGnet Node

 Echomail Hubs:

 Title:    Network Coordinator
 Name:     The University BBS (CAD Hub)
 Location: Shrewsbury Twp, NJ
 Sysop:    Mike Quinlan
 Node:     908-544-8193 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
 Status:   PCGnet Hub

 Title:    Policy Coordinator
 Name:     The Graphics Alternative (Graphics Hub)
 Location: El Cerrito, CA
 Sysop:    Adam Shiffman
 Node:     510-524-2780 (PM14400FXSA v.32bis 14.4k, Public)
 Status:   PCGnet Hub

Transferring mail- the first step:


 The physical  link (echoing  mail and  file distribution)  with PCGnet will
 require a  node to  be running  a front-end  mailer program.   A listing of
 front-end mailers as  well as additional  information is available  in this
 packet called, MAILERS.TXT.

 If you are unfamiliar with front-end mailers, it is highly recommended
 that you read ALL the information  contained in this packet related to
 front-end mailers, as well as other sources. It is  also  strongly
 suggested  that  a  sincere  effort is made reading the necessary
 documentation on installing a front-end mailer for your specific BBS
 software.  Setting up a front-end mailer can be a time consuming process,
 however with a little effort, a few specific information files to read up
 on, as well as some help from one of our nodes, the benefits are awesome.
 The amount  of TIME spent  on setting  up a  front-end mailer  is directly
 related to the effort spent  on reading  and trying  to understand  the
 concept along with the supplied documentation from PCGnet.

 Existing PCGnet nodes will be more than happy to provide you with  specific
 information  related  to  your  BBS  software,  such as;  Maximus, PCBoard,
 Wildcat,  Remote  Access,  RBBS-PC,  and  information  on  mailers  such as
 FrontDoor and Binkley.


Accessing PCGnet services:


 PCGnet's primary goal  is acquiring relatively  active Bulletin Board  Systems
 throughout the world, at this point in time.  Existing active users  groups
 (related to our networks theme) are strongly encouraged to consider setting
 up a BBS of their own, if one is not available.  Every possible effort will
 be made to assist you with  this process.  We are extremely  interested in
 active users groups, which are not currently telecommunicating.

 Presently PCGnet is not interested in new nodes with no means of
 generating a message base.  Existing users groups HAVE that potential,
 simply  because they have established  a users-base already.   PCGnet aims
 to build a strong, active, professional message  base instead  of
 acquiring  numerous nodes with little or no message activity..

 Exiting BBS's lacking  an established message  base (related to  our theme)
 which are simply wishing to  echo PCGnet(s) message bases as  an additional
 feature for their end-users will not be accepted for membership.


Other related CAD/Graphics Networks administrators:


 A  node  currently  requesting  access  to PCGnet cannot be ADMINISTRATIVELY
 involved  with  another  network,  such  as  but  not inclusive of, Network
 Statistician, Co-Administrator, Conference Coordinator, Network  Marketing,
 Network Treasure, and so forth, UNLESS approved by PCGnet administratively.


Minimum Requirements


  All members will be required to setup a front-end mailer system capable
  of being accessed during specific hours as determined by PCGnet
  administrators.

  All members must carry the PCGnet Administrative, Sysop and Public
  conferences. The Administrative and Sysop conferences are for PCGnet
  member sysops only and access must not be given to normal callers.  The
  Public conference is a open to all callers.

  All members must have bulletins containing the information within the
  MEMBERS.TXT documentation readily available to all users.

  All members must make the PCGNET.ZIP file available for downloading by
  all callers.

  All members must exchange mail at least once a week.

  All members will make the PCGnet message conferences available to all
  callers for no charge beyond the reasonable subscription fee
  associated with the system.

  All members are required to obey the law.  Any member engaged in or
  promoting illegal activities through their PCGnet membership will be
  expulsed from PCGnet.

  All members must follow the PCGnet conference rules and encourage their
  callers to do so as well.

  All members must conduct themselves in a courteous and professional
  manner.  Foul or abusive language is not permitted!

  PCGnet conferences are not to be bridged with the conferences of other
  networks.

  Only PCGnet members are to be permitted to carry the PCGnet conferences.

  The PCGnet copyright notice must be included in the member BBS's
  policy statement to callers.


In Conclusion


If you are interested in applying for PCGnet membership, please continue
by following the guidelines as described in the file APPLY.TXT.  Please
note that we do our very  best to respond to all applications in a timely
and professional manner, if however, you have difficulty  contacting the
Membership Coordinator or circumstances arise preventing a response to
your application in a timely manner, please try contacting the PCGnet
Network Coordinator or Policy Coordinator so that your membership
information may be duly forwarded.

Thank you for your interest in The Professional CAD and Graphics Network, we
hope to hear from you soon!


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