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            T o y S h o p   D i s t r i b u t i o n   S y s t e m
                                 Network

               Distributing PCBoard Doorware & Utility worldwide
                         via Online Download or Mail
                           -- Update 12/21/91 --


 ͻ
  Finally it is here ! 
 

  TDS(tm) System (ToyShop Distribution System). 

  If you are a PCBoard sysop, a doorware collector ? or even run other
  BBS software but would like to obtain Doorware for PCBoard (For other
  BBS software, we do not guaranttee the doorware will work under your
  software), this is for you ! Our network has compiled a list of 
  LATEST doorware & utilities into one huge library ready to be shipped
  to you on a regular basis.

  OUR AIM : To get LATEST Doorware & Utilities to PCBoard Sysops and
            other BBS software sysops as fast and efficient as possible.

            The minute the software hits the library, it is copied
            onto your disks and when all disks are full, the disks
            are shipped out immediately. The software you get is AT
            MOST 1 WEEKS OLD.

            To Promote the wider usage of the PCBoard Software.
  
            To save everyone alot of DOWNLOADING PHONE COST etc.


 
 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
                        

   We support NON-FIDO & FIDO Systems.

 
   Over 130 Megs of PCBoard related Doorware and Utilities and
    STILL INCREASING !


   Membership is FREE !


   Download FREE !


   You will be listed in our distribution nodelist which is distributed
    to all members as an when it is updated and also uploaded to other
    bulletin boards.


   Access to TDS_Echo Conference.


   Given TDS Sysop level. (Level 100)


   Over 100 minutes of online time.


   Additional 50 minutes when you join the TDS_Echo.


   Obtain PCBoard utilities and doorware via

      Mail (The disks are your own) - You pay only for postage.
                                       
      Personally login, join the TDS_Echo conference and download.
       
      Via a Front-End fido F-request or send me a netmail first.

  Whats in this archive
  

  There should be 5 files in this archive :

  TDS.TXT       - Network Information and Application form.
  TDSNODE.LST   - Network Nodelist.List of distribution points.
  TDSLOGO       - The TDS Logo. (ASCII Version).
  TDSLOGOG      - The TDS Logo. (ANSI Version). 
  INFO.TXT      - File Request MAGIC Key.

  Filename specification
  

  The Network application package is distributed in .ZIP compressed format.
  It as not been placed in a self-extracting file format as certain 
  bulletin boards don't allow such file-formats to be uploaded.

  TDSXXXX.ZIP

  Example : TDS  04  27 .ZIP
            
                    
                     Day (27th for this example)
                  Month (April for this example)
              TDS - ToyShop Distribution System


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  DOORWARE AUTHORS  (If you are).
 

  If you have written some doorware and are willing to share it with
  all other PCBoard sysops, send a copy of your doorware to us.

  It will be listed in the Files list and the rest of the members
  will get it.


 ͻ
  Interested Sysops 
 

  Please login and upload your application form as an archive into my
  PRIVATE DIRECTORY.

  Type 'C' and ascii upload your comment.

 ͻ
  Foreign Sysops 
 

  If there is not already a distribution site in your area or state,
  you have the option of applying for the post of TDS distribution site.
  If there is already a distribution site, you will obtain your TDS
  files from your nearest TDS Co-ordinator.

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  TDS Conference      
  available to you.   
 

  The TDS Conference is open to you on PC ToyShop under Conference #194.
  It is though NOT AN ECHO Conference. If you login and join 194, you will
  have an extra 50 minutes of online and download time. 

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  Getting TDS files 
 

  There are 3 methods which you can choose from :

  a.   by FIDO Methods 
  

  All the files in the TDS library are distributed under 2 archives.

  TDSFILES.LZH - List of all files including latest releases in the
                 library. 

  TDSNEW.LZH   - List of all the latest PCBoard files for recent 2
                 months.

  These archives are updated on a daily basis. You may file-request
  them. The magic names are not listed in this archive but will be
  given to you when I receive your application.

  You can f-req files or send me a netmail and I will get the files
  you want ready for you on your next poll.


  b.   NON-FIDO Methods
  

       You have the choice of sending me disks or simply coming in to
  my board and joining conference #194 (TDS_Echo conference) and start
  downloading or requesting files. Naturally, you will be granted PCBoard
  Sysop level (Level 100) which gives you approximately over 120 minutes
  of online time to download. 

  c.   VIA MAIL (Very good prices). 
  

       Postage Cost is covered by you. I don't charge you for anything
  else. If you country is not listed below, please send me a netmail or
  leave me a comment and I will get back to you. You supply the disks.

                                              POSTAGE
       From        To           Cost for 1 box of 10 X 1.44 Meg disks
       ----        --           -------------------------------------
       USA         USSR                       US$7.00
       USA         South Africa               US$8.00
       USA         Canada                     US$3.00
       USA         Singapore                  US$6.00
       USA         Thailand                   US$6.00
       USA         Philipines                 US$6.00
       USA         Malaysia                   US$6.00
       USA         Alaska                     US$3.00
       USA         USA                        US$2.00
       USA         Iraq                       US$8.00
       USA         Iran                       US$8.00
       USA         Portugal                   US$7.00
       USA         Saudi Arabia               US$8.00
       USA         England                    US$7.00
       USA         Mexico                     US$2.00
       USA         Indonesia                  US$6.00
       USA         Japan                      US$8.00
       USA         France                     US$7.00
       USA         Norway                     US$7.00
       USA         Australia                  US$8.00
       USA         Europe                     US$7.00
       USA         Paris                      US$7.00
       USA         New Zealand                US$8.00

 * If you wish us to purchase the box of disks for you, please add
   US$30.00 to the cost of postage.

 * Please note that we DO NOT ACCEPT TAPE BACKUP, FLOPPY DISKS.
   nor 3.5" 720K Disks.

                    ** ALL PRICES ARE IN US CURRENCY **

  If any discrepencies arises, the disks and your cheque/money order
    will immediately be mailed back to you.

  We except Personal Cheques, Travellers Cheques & money order. 

    Address it to :

    Adrian Ng
    TDS Network
    P.O.Box 3092
    Eugene, Oregon, OR 97403
    U.S.A

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  ARCHIVES UNDER TDS NETWORK 
 

  Included in the TDS Disks, will always be the files :

  * These files are downloadable from PC ToyShop daily in the TDS_Echo 
  Support Conference.

   TDSFILES.LZH <-- List of TDS PCBoard Doorware and Utility files
                     available.
    (Frequency : Updated daily)
     Magic name: TDSLIB .................................  Password req

   TDSXXXX.ZIP  <-- TDS Nodelist. Distributed as and when released.
    (Frequency : Updated weekly)
     Magic name: APPLYTDS 

   TDSNEW.LZH   <-- Latest list of TDS Files which are added daily
                     to the TDS Library.
    (Frequency : Updated daily)
     Magic name: TDSNEW .................................  Password req


 Ŀ
  Application Form Below : 
 

  Ŀ
                                                                     
                 *** Application for TDS Network ***                 
                                    
                                                                     
    The information below is CONFIDENTIAL and will not be released    
     without direct permission of the TDS Administration.            
                                                                     
  Ĵ
   Your Particulars ۳
  Ĵ
   Today's Date   :                                                  
   Your Full Name :                                                  
   Street Address :                                                  
   Zip/Postal Code:                                                  
   City & State   :                                                  
   Country        :                                                  
   Voice Home No. :                                                  
   Voice Work No. :                                                  
          Age/Sex :                                                  
       Occupation :                                                   
    Date of Birth :                                                     
  Ĵ
   Bulletin Board Information ۳
  Ĵ
  Bulletin Board Name :                                              
         No. of Nodes :                                              
            Number(s) :                                              
     Address/Location :                                              
                 City :                                              
                State :                                              
      Operation Hours :                                              
  Hold old is your BBS:                                              
  State Software Used :                                              
           Version No :                                              
  Position applying for ........... [ ] - Hub/Co-ord      [ ] - Node 
  Running Under Subscription ...... [ ] - Yes             [ ] - No   
                                                                     
  If a member of our administration wishes to login to you system,   
  Please create an account under the name TDS NETWORK and the pass-   
  word you have issued us is _________.                              
                                                                     
  Where did you hear about TDS Network ?                             
  ___________________________________________________________________
                                                                     
  Give  a  short  one  line  description  about  your  board  which  
  will appear in the description column in the nodelist.             
  ___________________________________________________________________
                                                                     
  Do you echo with any other Networks.    [ ] - Yes       [ ] - No   
  Collecting PCBoard files method.        [ ] - Non-Fido  [ ] - Fido 
                                          [ ] - Mail                 
  If fido, use FidoNet ID                 [ ] - Yes       [ ] - No   
                                                                     
  InterNet/UUCP ID (if available) : _________________________________
                                                                     
  If yes, state the networks and addresses/System ID                 
  ___________________________________________________________________
                                                                     
  ___________________________________________________________________
                                                                     
                                                                     
  Check where necessary :                                            
                                              
                                                                     
  Modem Type:[ ] .. HST      [ ] .. Hayes V9600  [ ] .. Intel 9600EX 
             [ ] .. Smarteam [ ] .. GVC 9600     [ ] .. CompuCom 96  
             [ ] .. Telebit  [ ] .. MicroComm                        
             [ ] .. Others (Specify :                               )
                                                                     
  Modem Standard : [ ] V.32    [ ] V.32bis   [ ] V.42    [ ] V.42Bis 
                                                                     
  Does your system Support 300 BPS Connections  [ ] - Yes   [ ] - No 
  Does your system Support 1200 BPS Connections [ ] - Yes   [ ] - No 
                                                                     
  

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  Contacting Me 
 

 If you are in the U.S. :
 

 My system is connected/echoing with the following Networks : 

   FidoNet (Crash 1:152/37)
   VNet    (Crash 45:45/47 or 45:362/0)
   NaNet
   SFNet
   MetroNet 
   UNI'Net/US
   SmartNet
   ILink
   BizNet 
   RastaNet
   Dev-Net
   PRI-Net
   OC-Net
   ThrobNet
   RaceNet
   City 2 City Net
   RF-Net
   InterNet/UUCP  (toyshop@pdx.com or adrianng@pdx.com)

 Contacting me via Postcard :
 

 Send inquires/disks etc to :

 Adrian Ng
 TDS Network
 The PC ToyShop Information Exchange
 P.O.Box 3092
 Eugene, Oregon, OR 97403
 U.S.A

 Contacting me via Modem :
 

 The PC ToyShop Information Exchange
 Operating 24 hours. (6 lines Hunting, 12.6 Gigabytes of Online Storage)
 Call Now ! (503)-346-9833

 Voice, Inquires & support call (503)-729-2565

 ** 24 Hour Crash Mail Supported **
 ** FidoNet mail hours are from 1:15am - 3:30am & 1:15pm - 3:30pm
