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Conf: SysOp          Conference for SysOps and user to discuss BBS related
PCRelay #:   1       topics.  Also listed as #95 in PCRelay.                   
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Netchat        Conference where non-specific topics may be discussed by  
PCRelay #:   2       members of the network.                                   
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Sports         Conference for the discussion of sport related topics.    
PCRelay #:   3       This conference is helpful in obtaining information on    
Host: Lloyd Ostery   your favorite team.                                       

Conf: Hardware       General discussion of PC hardware products, add on boards,
PCRelay #:   4       equipment installation and repair.                        
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Communications To discuss the every changing world of data communication 
PCRelay #:   5       Discussions may include help and information on popular PC
Host: None           communications packages like Qmodem, PCPlus, and Telix    
                     among others.

Conf: Pascal         Conversations about all type of Pascal Language issues.   
PCRelay #:   6       Including topics like compiler design, graphics as well as
Host: None           compiler specific code.  Many helpful hints are present in
                     this conference.

Conf: 4Dos Support   Conversation about the use and operation of the           
PCRelay #:   7       command.com replacement package 4DOS.  Tips on its use as 
Host: J P Software   well as instruction for new users is carried out here.
                     (Shared with RIME)

Conf: C & ASM        The purpose of this conference is to carry on discussions 
PCRelay #:   8       regarding the use of the 'C' and assembler languages. From
Host: None           the new programmer to the seasoned pro, all are welcome   
                     here.

Conf: Desktop Pub.   Desktop publishing advice and instruction.  All Desktop   
PCRelay #:   9       software packages are supported here.  Discussions about  
Host: RIME           hardware as well as software involved in DTP. (Shared with
                     RIME)

Conf: WordPerfect    Help and instruction for all WordPerfect Corporation      
PCRelay #:  10       products, with special attention to the word processing   
Host: RIME           program.  Tips, tricks and traps for WP abound here.      
                     (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Current Events Debates and conversation on all of the current news issues
PCRelay #:  11       of the day.                                               
Host:
                     

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Conf: Photography    This conference covers the broad topic of photography.    
PCRelay #:  12       Issues include B&W & Color print developing, techniques,  
Host: Paul Segal     equipment and current trends in photography. (Shared with
                     RIME)

Conf: No Smoking     This is the place to come to help yourself stop smoking.  
PCRelay #:  13       The people here can help you through the hard times. They 
Host: Bill Walsh     have gone through it and can help you quit the habit too!
                     (Shared with RIME)

Conf: LAN's          Local Area Networks.  Technical discussions concerning    
PCRelay #:  14       Novell, Lantastic and others.  This is the conference to  
Host: RIME           discuss how to set up a LAN and helpful hints. (Shared    
                     with RIME)

Conf: For Sale       In this conference you can sell all that equipment that   
PCRelay #:  15       you no longer need.  The main area here is PC and related 
Host: None           hardware, but anything you have to sell should be posted  
                     here.

Conf: Exile          This conference has no particular membership requirements,
PCRelay #:  16       and no particular topic.  It was formed by a collection of
Host: Don Bielfuss   former ASTRIX users who had no place to go when ASTRIX    
                     moved from the DC area to some unknown area in Wisconsin.

Conf: Nintendo       The video game sensation of the 90's!  Join this          
PCRelay #:  17       conference and find out What's Hot and What's Not in the  
Host: RIME           area of Nintendo games!  (Shared with RIME)               

Conf: Hard Disk      Hard Drive technology including discussions for all types 
PCRelay #:  18       of hard drives to controller cards and their formatting.  
Host: RIME           All types of problem solving from hard disk failure to    
                     formatting procedures.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Toolshop       This is the support conference for Sam Smith's programs,  
PCRelay #:  19       including ProDoor, ProPack, ZipTv, ArcTv, HS/Link and     
Host: Sam Smith      others.  Discussions of upcoming releases, bug reports and
                     technical advice.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Science        Topics on current science issues, both past and present.  
PCRelay #:  20       Discussions centering around scientific issues of the day 
Host: RIME           and history of the scientific method.  (Shared with RIME) 

Conf: Shareware      The purpose of this conference is to allow the sharing of 
PCRelay #:  21       information regarding shareware packages you have tried   
Host: Wayne Vearil   and liked or disliked.  Allows shareware authors a place  
                     to field questions and receive comments.

Conf: BBS Doors      Conversation includes help on installing, playing and     
PCRelay #:  22       finding good door programs for your BBS.  Door authors are
Host: RIME           also present to aid users as well as Sysops in the        
                     operation of their DOOR.  (Shared with RIME)              

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Conf: Games          Can you beat the odds?  Well if you can, or would like to 
PCRelay #:  23       learn how, join this conference and share your experiences
Host: None           both good as well as bad.                                 

Conf: Comedy/Jokes   Have you ever been to a party and been the only one       
PCRelay #:  24       without a good joke to tell?  If you have (or if you are  
Host: None           the person with 1000 jokes to tell) join this conference  
                     and share in the fun!

Conf: Railroad       This conference covers the art of model railroad building 
PCRelay #:  25       and operation.  Where to find hard to find parts and      
Host: Fred Mittelman pieces is also discussed.                                 

Conf: Music          The topic of music of all different kinds is discussed.   
PCRelay #:  26       Musical instruments and how to play them is also          
Host: None           discussed.                                                

Conf: Pets           Advice on how to manage numerous pet problems from cats   
PCRelay #:  27       and their claws to keeping ferrets, snakes and other      
Host: RIME           unusual animals.  Advice is available form several DVM's. 
                     (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Gardening      This conference discusses all sorts of gardening ideas and
PCRelay #:  28       techniques.  From the small "window-sill" flower gardens  
Host: None           to full-size vegetable gardens.                           

Conf: Cycling        All sorts of discussions on bicycling: Distance riding,   
PCRelay #:  29       racing and pleasure riding.                               
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Forth Lang.    General conversation covering all aspects of the Forth    
PCRelay #:  30       programming language are discussed.  (Shared with RIME)   
Host: RIME                                                                     

Conf: Finance        Open the door into the world of finance.  Discussions     
PCRelay #:  31       include the stock market, investments, interest rates, and
Host: RIME           bonds.  Financial Software is also discussed. (Shared with

Conf: KMail          Conference for support of the KMail Offline Mail reader   
PCRelay #:  32       system for PCBoard 14.5                                   
Host: Ken Krueger                                                              

Conf: QMail          This is the support conference for both the QMail Offline 
PCRelay #:  33       mail reader: DELUXE2 and the Offline Mail Door: QMAIL4.   
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)                                        
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Conf: Writers        Conference for the beginning writer as well as the        
PCRelay #:  34       seasoned professional.  All topics regarding writing Host:
Host: RIME           style are discussed.  Help in getting published is also   
                     available.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Amateur Radio  The discussion of short wave and other means of radio     
PCRelay #:  35       communication techniques, problems and current trends,    
Host: RIME           including announcements of impending HAMFESTS. (Shared    
                     with RIME)

Conf: Boating        This conference is in support of one of most common summer
PCRelay #:  36       activities, boating.  Topics could include water skiing,  
Host: RIME           knee boarding and much more. (Shared with RIME)           

Conf: Local Admin.   This conference is not echoed.                            
PCRelay #:  37                                                                 
Host: None           

Conf: Metrolink      This conference is the forum for all discussion regarding 
PCRelay #:  38       network matters like adding new conferences as well as    
Host: Bill Walsh     allowing members to contact the network administrator with
                     comments and suggestions.

Conf: Medical        Topics here include all health related issues as well as  
PCRelay #:  39       discussion of new and improved methods of treatment for   
Host: Dr. David Puz  various ailments.                                         

Conf: Soccer         If you play soccer, this conference is for you.  It's all 
PCRelay #:  40       about the rules and fun of playing the game.              
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Trading Cards  Find out what's new in the world of collector's trading   
PCRelay #:  41       cards.  Covers all sorts of trading cards:  Baseball,     
Host: None           Basketball, Football, and others.                         

Conf: OS/2           Topics include tricks, trips and traps for using the IBM  
PCRelay #:  42       OS/2 2.0 operating system.  If you are having problems or 
Host: None           have some helpful hints, this is the place for you.       

Conf: Commo          Support conference for Commo.  A small but powerful       
PCRelay #:  43       terminal program which uses DSZ as it's protocol engine.  
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)                                        

Conf: Quick Basic    All topics regarding the programming in Quick Basic from  
PCRelay #:  44       MicroSoft.  Shared with RIME.                             
Host: RIME                                                                     
                     

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Conf: Windows        Discussion of MicroSoft Windows topics including tips and 
PCRelay #:  45       information for a complete understanding of the Package.  
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)                                        

Conf: PCTools        This is a user supported PC Tools support conference      
PCRelay #:  46       dedicated to the discussion and support of Central Point  
Host: RIME           Software's products like PCTools, CP Backup, CP Anti-Virus
                     and Copy II PC.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: DC Info Exch.  The Washington scoop.  Information on what's happening in 
PCRelay #:  47       our nations capital as told to us by the people who live  
Host: Bill Walsh     there. (DC Info Exchange main board message base)         

Conf: Atari ST       A user to user forum for the discussion of topics related 
PCRelay #:  48       to the Atari ST and other Atari products.                 
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Sound Cards    This conference is for the technical support of all sound 
PCRelay #:  49       cards, along with ADLIB cards and the commercial and      
Host: RIME           shareware software that support it.  (Shared with RIME)   

Conf: RoboComm       Discussion on the use, operation of the popular software  
PCRelay #:  50       package Robocomm.  Discussion here may include tips on    
Host: RIME           setting up Robocomm to call for Relay mail. (Shared with  

Conf: ANSI Displays  This conference displays user's artistic talents with ANSI
PCRelay #:  51       graphics.  This conference is the place to show your stuff
Host: RIME           if you are an ANSI Artist.  (Shared with RIME)            

Conf: Legal          Discussion of topical legal issues with some focus on     
PCRelay #:  52       computers, but all legal areas are welcome & encouraged.  
Host: RIME           Topics include current legal issues with discussion based 
                     on extended factual information.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Veterans       A common place where veterans of all wars can get together
PCRelay #:  53       and talk.  This is also a FIDO echo                       
Host: Martin Kroll                                                             

Conf: Archivers      This conference deals with most archiving/compression     
PCRelay #:  54       programs in use today.  It will include PKWare, LHArc and 
Host: RIME           ARJ compression programs amongst others. (Shared with     

Conf: Firearms       Discussion on the safe operation, purchase and handling of
PCRelay #:  55       all types of firearms.  *NOTE* Firearms can not be posted 
Host: Don Bielfuss   as "For Sale" in this conference, or any other conference.
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Conf: AIDS Support   This is a conference for the discussion of both AIDS and  
PCRelay #:  56       HIV infections.  This is a serious issue, so please no    
Host: RIME           obnoxious or cruel statements towards people with the     
                     disease.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Student        Here is the place for all students to join in and converse
PCRelay #:  57       between themselves.  All students of all ages are welcome.
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Horror         Things that go 'bump' in the night.  Forum for all of you 
PCRelay #:  58       horror picture watchers.  Topics included debates on the  
Host: RIME           best of the best!  (Shared with RIME)                     

Conf: MegaMail       Support conference for the MegaMail Door and MegaMail     
PCRelay #:  59       offline message reader.  (Shared with RIME)               
Host: RIME                                                                     

Conf: Dead Head      A conference for Greatful Dead fans and followers to      
PCRelay #:  60       discuss the group, the music and the fans. (Shared with   
Host: RIME           RIME)                                                     

Conf: DC Online      This message area will be used for the sharing of         
PCRelay #:  61       comments, possible story ideas and communicating directly 
Host: Duane Brown    with the publishers and editors of the DC Online Magazine.
                      Direct comments to Chuck Gerbino or Duane Brown.

Conf: PCB Support    This is a technical support conference linked directly    
PCRelay #:  62       with Clark Development Corp. for support of their BBS     
Host: CDC Staff      program PCBOARD.  This is for REGISTERED USERS of the
                     software only!  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Paradox        This confernece will cover Paradox and it's uses.  This   
PCRelay #:  63       includes direct use, application development and new and  
Host: RIME           effective means of utilizing this powerful tool.          

Conf: PKWare         This is the support conference for PKWare products.       
PCRelay #:  64       Discussion of PKZIP, PKUNZIP, PKLITE, PKSFX and other     
Host: RIME           archive/compression utilities are duscussed here.  Shared 
                     with RIME.

Conf: Comic Books    Discussions concerning comic books, animations, comic     
PCRelay #:  65       strips and related subjects, past, present and future.    
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)                                        

Conf: DataBase       One of the most used pieces for software in the business  
PCRelay #:  66       world.  Topics center on Dbase III+ and IV but other      
Host: None           packages are also discussed.                              
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Conf: Amiga          Discussion specific to the Amiga computer including user  
PCRelay #:  67       tips, software, operating system and hardware             
Host: RIME           configurations.  (Shared with RIME)                       

Conf: CASA           Limited access conference for members of the Capitol Area 
PCRelay #:  68       Sysop's Association (CASA) only.  This is the conference  
Host: Rod Renner     where they discuss association activities, etc.  You must
                     be a CASA Member to carry this conference.

Conf: Trade Wars     Discussions on the popular door game TradeWars, in it's   
PCRelay #:  69       many various forms on BBSes around the country.           
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Broadcasting   This confenece covers all sorts of talk about the         
PCRelay #:  70       broadcasting field: Radio & TV.                           
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: Seniors        A conference devoted to those over 55 to discuss not only 
PCRelay #:  71       the issues of aging in America, but to provide            
Host: RIME           companionship among people with similar interests and     
                     problems.

Conf: SemWare Supp.  Forum to discuss SemWare products.  Their most popular    
PCRelay #:  72       product is QEdit.                                         
Host: SemWare Corp.                                                            

Conf: ZipLab Support Support conference for the upload processor ZIPLAB by Jeff
PCRelay #:  73       Morley.  Hosted by the Author of ZIPLAB.                  
Host: Jeff Morley                                                              

Conf: ProComm/PC+    Discussions about ProComm and ProComm Plus.  One of the   
PCRelay #:  74       more popular communication programs for PCs.              
Host: None                                                                     

Conf: PCBoard Hints  Forum for the operators and users of PCBoard to share any 
PCRelay #:  75       information and tricks that they have learned for using or
Host: RIME           operating PCBoard software.  (Shared with RIME)           

Conf: Dr. Who        Discussions of the famous PBS Science Fiction show Dr.    
PCRelay #:  76       Who.  (Shared with RIME)                                  
Host: RIME                                                                     

Conf: Disabled       Light discussion as well as technical hardware/software   
PCRelay #:  77       discussions geared to disabilities.  Help is also offered 
Host: RIME           with problems that individuals may be facing obtaining    
                     services for his/her disability.  (Shared with RIME)      

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Conf: PCRelay        A conference dedicated to the support of PCRelay netmail  
PCRelay #:  78       software.  This conference is available to any network    
Host: RIME           using PCRelay software.  (Shared with RIME)               

Conf: DesqView       This conference is hosted by Quarterdeck Systems, Inc.    
PCRelay #:  79       Discussions of DESQview program usage and the new API     
Host: RIME           Programming Interface to DESQview. (Shared with RIME)     

Conf: Aviation       Forum discussing all topics related to aviation including 
PCRelay #:  80       operation of small aircraft, flying, types of airplanes,  
Host: RIME           instrumentation, licensing requirements and air parks.    
                     (Shared with RIME)

Conf: RBBS           Topics specific to the operation and use of RBBS BBS      
PCRelay #:  81       software.  Support for new Sysops of this software can be 
Host: RIME           obtained here.  (Shared with RIME)                        

Conf: Scuba Diving   A conference that is dedicated to the SCUBA divers in the 
PCRelay #:  82       network and is hosted by a certified PADI SCUBA IDC staff 
Host: RIME           instructor, and who also teaches 7 types of specialty     
                     diving.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: XYWrite        Forum for discussion of all topics related to XYWrite word
PCRelay #:  83       processing software.  (Shared with RIME)                  
Host: RIME                                                                     

Conf: Telemate       A vendor support conference for the new communications    
PCRelay #:  84       program Telemate.  Hosted by the author. (Shared with     
Host: RIME           RIME)                                                     

Conf: Laser Printers Topics here center around the operation, use and purchase 
PCRelay #:  85       of all different brands of Laser Printers.  Compatible    
Host: RIME           fonts and other add on's are also discussed. (Shared with 
                     RIME)

Conf: Mystery        Discussions of mystery writers, novels, television shows  
PCRelay #:  86       and plays sharing the common theme of whodunit. (Shared   
Host: RIME           with RIME)                                                

Conf: Tot Qual Mgt   This is a forum for an exchange of information on quality 
PCRelay #:  87       and Total Quality Management including (but not limited   
Host: Tom Glenn      to) the definition of quality, how to make quality happen,
                     the difference between quality efforts in private and
                     public sectors, statistical quality control, continuous   
                     improvement, Hoshin planning, the tools (both QI and HP), 
                     and other matters of interest to the participants.        

Conf: Sci-Fi         Light conversation about science fiction books, movies,   
PCRelay #:  88       authors and television shows excluding Star Trek. (Shared 
Host: RIME           with RIME)                                                
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Conf: Telix          Forum for the users of the communications package Telix.  
PCRelay #:  89       Topics include the set-up and continued operation of Telix
Host: RIME           with various hardware configurations.  Discussion of the  
                     specialized script language as well.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Qmodem         Informative conversation on the operation, development,   
PCRelay #:  90       and use of the communications package Qmodem.  Tips on    
Host: RIME           operating Qmodem with various modem types is discussed.   
                     Host operations are also discussed.  (Shared with RIME)

Conf: Star Trek      Where no man has gone before.. Forum for the discussion of
PCRelay #:  91       the old and new Star Trek program as well as the movies.  
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)                                        

Conf: ARJ Support    Conversation revolving around the compression program used
PCRelay #:  92       by many BBS's in the U.S., ARJ.  It's one of the most     
Host: RIME           versatile compression programs available today.           

Conf: Midi           Discussion around MIDI software.  (Shared with RIME)      
PCRelay #:  93                                                                 
Host: RIME           

Conf: Gay's Issues   A place to discuss gay rights, issues, AIDS, etc.  Gay    
PCRelay #:  94       bashing is not acceptable in this conference and will not 
Host: RIME           be tolerated.  Bisexual and lesbian issues are discussed  

Conf: SysOp's        This is a repeat entry to conference #1.  Sometime in the 
PCRelay #:  95       future, PCRelay #1 will be discontinued, so you should    
Host: None           switch to this number in PCRelay.                         

Conf: Beer Making    A light discussion on home brewing of beers as well as    
PCRelay #:  96       different beers offered across the US, Canada and Europe. 
Host: RIME           (Shared with RIME)                                        

Conf: WinProg        This conference is dedicated to Windows Programming and
PCRelay #:  97       software development.
Host: None

Conf: Beer Ultimate  Dedicated to discussions about the Ultimate Universe
PCRelay #:  98       game.
Host:

