 
 IMAGELOCK WEST COMMUNICATIONS                            ALAN APOLLO - SYSOP
                 1544 7th Street - Santa Monica - CA - 90401

 (310) 394-1214           ͻ             (310) 393-6612
 (818) 716-5330            The Laser~Coast~Line              (310) 393-4893
                          ͼ
              "Southern California's BBS and Home Of COASTNET!"

 [COASTNET.ZIP]     *  COASTNET! QWK Echo Mail Network  *            MAY 1993


NOTE:  ECHOHLPx.ZIP and new QWK/REP users please read NEWUSER.TXT

This is the information package for COASTNET!  This new QWK mail network went
online January 1st, 1993.  This new network is not designed to compete or
attempt to replace any other existing network. The creative design behind the
COASTNET! idea is to supply small BBS's with active networked conferences that 
they can call their own.  That is why we call ourself "The Local Network" and
strive to keep our conferences unique and not attempt to be another "FIDO"tm
or WILDNET(tm).  Sysops participating in this network should feel that they
are part of a co-op rather than just a HUB or NODE downlink! Let it also be
known the the logo of this network is "COASTNET!" (verbatim).



The follow is a listing of available conferences. Please note that conference
number 10 should be carried by all BBS's echoing from the Laser~Coast~Line. 
Please also note that the conferences begin at 10, leaving room for your own 
local ones, if so desired.  CN:COASTNET! ADMIN - should NOT be made available
to the general public!  It is for Sysop/Conference Host use only!!

                    Listing of Local COASTNET! Conferences

  CN:COASTNET! ADMIN.............10    CN:General Topics..................11
  CN:Buy/Sell/Trade..............12    CN:Apple Exchange..................13
  CN:Video Tape..................14    CN:Amiga Exchange..................15
  CN:IBM/PC Exchange.............16    CN:Macintosh Exchange..............17
  CN:Personals...................18    CN:Opinions! (Alias)...............19
  CN:Entertainment...............20    CN:Cable Television................21
  CN:California..................22    CN:TV Gossip.......................23
  CN:BLADES/Skates...............24    CN:M/BBS (Music)...................25
  CN:Rentals (Homes/Apts)........26    CN:The Jokes On You!...............27
  CN:Garage Sales!...............28    CN:The CREDIT Zone!................29
  CN:WCDBKUP! Ect!...............30    CN:EchoMail Support................31
  CN:WC! Self-Help!..............32    CN:ShareWare Author................33
  CN:disABILITY..................34    CN:ANSI Artist.....................35
  CN:VIEWS From The Couch........36    CN:QB Basic Programmers............37

                     COASTNET! Conference Descriptions

  [10] CN:COASTNET! ADMIN:
  -----------------------
  This is a MUST-CARRY conference for ALL BBS's that are echoing mail from
  the Laser~Coast~Line and is communication link between this HOST and all
  of it's HUB/NODES.  This conference should NOT be made available to the
  general public.  Access should be restricted to Sysops ONLY that echo mail
  from the Laser~Coast~Line and any COASTNET! conference moderators!  This
  conference will inform you of any activity or changes that may affect the
  flow of mail from this BBS.  Your suggestions and comments for operation
  of the NET are strongly advised!

  
  [11] CN:General Topics:
  ----------------------
  This is a general discussion conference available to all users.  The only
  restriction would be of course, NO Bashing and NO Profanity!!            
  
  [12] CN:Buy/Sell/Trade:
  ----------------------
  The classified ads....a place to buy, sell or trade items!  Please note
  that due to possible legal problems, all ads are restricted to private
  party use ONLY!  Please no venders, retailers or commercial users!

  [13] CN:Apple Exchange:
  ----------------------
  Communications for Apple users!   Software, hardware, programming, news
  and information for the Apple GS and Apple // series of computers!

  [14] CN:Video Tape:
  ------------------
  Dedicated to the amature video world.....maybe you can capture another
  "Rodney King" video?  Help on home video productions, somtimes known as
  'home movies'!  Tricks, techniques and how-to's, lend your expertise to
  help others.  All formats (Beta) VHS, SVHS, C, 8MM, you name it!

  [15] CN:Amiga Exchange:
  ----------------------
  Communications for Amiga users!   Software, hardware, programming, news
  and information for the Amiga series of computers!

  [16] CN:IBM/PC Exchange:
  -----------------------
  Communications for IBM/PC users!   Software, hardware, programming, news
  and information for the IBM and compatible series of computers!
  
  [17] CN:Macintosh Exchange:
  --------------------------
  Communications for MAC users!   Software, hardware, programming, news
  and information for the Apple Macintosh series of computers!

  [18] CN:Personals:
  -----------------
  Just like the newspaper, this is your Personals section.....Messages on a
  one to one basis, announcements, declarations, with the personal touch! 
  At(T)ach a GIF for person to person ads!

  [19] CN:Opinions! (Alias):
  -------------------------
  This is the place to let the world know just how you feel about things, or
  perhaps someone who has been irritating you.  If your looking for a heated
  debate.....join or start one, after all it's your opinion!

  [20] CN:Entertainment:
  ---------------------
  What's up in entertainment?  Theater, Movies, Concerts, you name it.  Let
  us know waht you do for entertainment here!
  
  [21] CN:Cable Television:
  ------------------------
  The topic is Cable-TV from network television programs to billing or
  service problems!  From Showtime to The Movie Channel.... discussions on
  cable related programming and problems are all covered here.  A local
  moderator for a major Cable TV company is also available.


  [22] CN:California:
  ------------------
  They say California is unlike any other state in the union!  Are we really
  that different from the rest of the country?  Earthquakes to Hollywood,
  California is unique... and so is this conference!!

  [23] CN:TV Gossip:
  -----------------
  So what's the latest??  The "Soaps" are buzzing with daily gossip, tune in
  here to find out what's going on!  

  [24] CN:BLADES/Skates:
  ---------------------
  From conventional Roller Skates to high tech Roller Blades, if you've
  caught this fever....this is your conference!

  [25] CN:M/BBS (Music):
  ---------------------
  You've heard of M-TV, now we have M/BBS.... this conference is for the 
  all your discussions about your kind of music, your favorite artists, even
  up coming concert information!

  [26] CN:Rentals (Homes/Apts):
  ----------------------------
  Looking for a new place to live, or have a rental unit available! Regardless
  of what city or state your in post it here!  Not only rentals are excepted
  feel free to list homes for sale also.
 
  [27] CN:The Jokes On You:
  ------------------------
  This conference is dedicated to striking your funny bone! Do you have    
  something funny to post, have a new joke?  Post it here and brighten up
  someone elses day?


  [28] CN:Garage Sales!:
  ---------------------
  The local major event.... a garage sale!  Place your free garage sale ads
  here, you never know who may show up and from were!  Be sure to let us know
  if you have computer equipment available.  This might be a good place to 
  advertise your BBS BBQ (User Get-Together) also!

  
  [29] CN:The CREDIT Zone!:   
  -------------------------  
  The topic is your credit, if you have bad credit, what can you do?  How does
  the law protect you and what are your rights?  Find out hints and tips for
  repairing a bad credit record.  Find out what the credit reporting agencies 
  must do when you are turned down!  Ask your questions now!!

  [30] CN:WCDBKUP! Ect!:
  ---------------------
  The "COAST" is the home of WCDBKUP! selective back up utility for use with
  WILDCAT!(tm) and soon to come other fine utilities.  This is the user
  support conference for Alan Apollo and Imagelock West Communications.
  
  [31] CN:EchoMail Support:
  ------------------------
  We wrote the book on QWK mail, well not really but we did originate the 
  user QWK help file ECHOHLPx.ZIP and if you need help this is it.  


  [32] CN:WC! Self-Help!:
  ----------------------
  User to User....WILDCAT! self help conference!  Many sysop's may have the
  answer to your question, or you may have the answer to someone elses!  
  Please note that this conference is not monitored by MSI.
  
  [33] CN:ShareWare Author:
  ------------------------
  If you are a new and upcoming author and would like to provide your users
  with online support, this is your conference!

  [34] CN:disABILITY:
  ------------------
  dis-, a prefix meaning fail to agree.....(with DISABILITY that is)! This
  conference emphasizes the "ABILITY" aspect of meeting personal challanges!  

  [35] CN:ANSI Artist:
  -------------------
  Display your graphic talants to the world here on ANSI Artist.... Please
  post only works that you are willing to share with others, no copyrighted
  or restricted works please.  This is an ANSI exchange!

  [36] CN:VIEWS From The Couch:
  ----------------------------
  VIEWS gives you all the excitement and the inside info your after about
  professional wrestling.  Let "Doc Huge" answer your questions 'on-line'  
  from his huge library.  This electronic magazine includes interviews with
  some of your favorites!                

  [37] CN:QB Basic Programmers:
  ----------------------------
  Help others with your experience in programming in Microsofts Quick-Basic
  and find out hints, techniques maybe you didn't know about!  How to say
  access Libraries and Subroutines, and more!



Even though COASTNET! will never have 100's of conferences, please feel free to
suggest new and unique conferences that will be attractive to other users.  We  
do not intend however to duplicate conferences on other networks.



If you are intersted in joining COASTNET!.... please contact any COASTNET! BBS
(See CSTNODE.LST) or contact us here at the Laser~Coast~Line BBS in southern 
California at the following numbers:

        (310) 394-1214  9600 - 16.8K
        (310) 393-6612  9600 - 14.4K
        (310) --------  2400 - 14.4K (To Be Added Soon)
        (310) 393-4893   300 - 2400

Or write to us at:

        Alan Apollo
        Imagelock West Communications
        1544 7th Street
        Santa Monica, CA 90401-2621

