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BABBNETS.TXT - Edit Date 940301
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Please redistribute this file to every BBS, without modifying it.
We welcome your additions, suggestions, and corrections.
To find a local BBS that carries (or is the hub for) these networks,
download the BABBABBS.TXT file.
BABBA Network List:
Name: ADAnet
#BBS: 250+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 50+
Private Mail: Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Information and support network for people with
disabilities.
Name: BodhiNet
#BBSs: 12+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 15+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Buddhist network run in a democratic framework. Aspects
of Buddhism and Amnesty International. Soon to be ported to the Internet
via listserve format.
Name: Bytebrothers
#BBSs: 50+
Scope: Western USA
#Conferences: 5+
Private Mail: No
MSG Type: QWK
Unique Qualities: Sexual-oriented, and very outspoken.
Name: CALNET (The California Network)
#BBSs: 100+
Scope: California
#Conferences: 10+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: The only network exclusively carried by systems in
California. A great way to meet folks on the west coast and the Bay Area.
Growing fast!
Name: CIRCUITNET
#BBSs: 1,500+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 80+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: The only network exclusively carried by Spitfire BBS
systems. Much more "personable" than the larger nets, with a great variety
of areas.
Name: DharmaNet
#BBS: 60+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 20+
Private Mail: Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Lay/monastic/academic Buddhist communities online.
DharmaNet develops and distributes free Buddhist resources, via a
bimonthly electronic journal, file distribution network, database
"magazines", hypermedia encyclopedia, and conferences. This is a network
committed to service.
Name: FIDONET
#BBSs: 10,000+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 100+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido (sometimes QWK)
Unique Qualities: The first, foremost, and largest hobbyist BBS network.
Name: FxNET
#BBSs: 33+
Scope: California & Colorado
#Conferences: 35+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Interesting, rapidly growing network. Less rules than
most larger networks. Several networked door games for inter-BBS
competition, and over a hundred satellite linked file areas.
Name: GayLink NET
#BBSs: 40+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 20+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: QWK, Fido
Unique Qualities: Frank discussions regarding Gay/Lesbian/BiSexual issues,
and being Gay in today's world. Everyone is welcome - bring an open mind.
Name: ILink
#BBSs: 100+
Scope: North America
#Conferences: 250
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: QWK
Unique Qualities: Many conferences. Many product support conferences.
Name: Intelec
#BBSs: 200+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 250+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: QWK
Unique Qualities: Many conferences. Many product support conferences.
Name: Internet
#BBSs: 2,500,000+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 1
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: RFC 822 format, TCP/IP transport
Unique Qualities: Most universal and useful private email system. Largest
network in the world. Has a bit of everything. Requires direct or indirect
access to a Unix-based Internet provider. Usenet is typically available
over the Internet.
Name: ITCnet (International Telecommunications Network)
#BBSs: 4000+
Scope: North America
#Conferences: 200+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: A large net, covering many people, yet has only a
moderate amount of message traffic.
Name: JETnet
#BBSs: 30+
Scope: California
#Conferences: 25+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Interesting net, heavy on political discussions, and
offering the inter-BBS Barren Realms Elite door game.
Name: MajorNet
#BBSs: 500+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 254+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: MailLink
Unique Qualities: The first Major BBS network solely for The Major BBS.
Runs completely in the background.
Name: OCRNET (Online Computer Resource Network)
#BBSs: 70+
Scope: North America
#Conferences: 10+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Support for OCR's product line. Help with BBS/Networks,
setups and troubleshooting.
Name: OMNI (OmniLink)
#BBSs: 24+
Scope: USA
#Conferences: 25+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: QWK
Unique Qualities: Wonderful, humor-based Network, with supportive
Administrators. Lots of fun.
Name: OneNet (The OneNet Member Network)
#BBSs: 1000+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 100+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: FirstClass (MAC)
Unique Qualities: Macintosh based. Only network exclusively carried by
FirstClass BBS systems.
Name: OVERNET
#BBSs: 110+
Scope: California & Oregon
#Conferences: 22+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Programming and Fun. Few rules. No aliases allowed.
Name: Pagan/Occult Distribution Network (PODS)
#BBS: 600+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 80+
Private Mail: Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: The first, and largest, pagan/occult information network.
Name: PRNET (Paul Revere Network)
#BBSs: 80+
Scope: USA & Europe
#Conferences: 8+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Pro-Second Amendment, Firearms, Police. Participation
by several high level NRA board members. Very user friendly.
Name: RaVeNET (Rob and Vince's Electronic Network)
#BBSs: 4+
Scope: San Francisco & Marin
#Conferences: 10+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Programmer's Hangout. "Educated Crowd", with some great
health and sex, political and automotive discussions. Always open-minded,
and always fun.
Name: RBBSNET
#BBSs: 2000+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 100+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: The second oldest and largest of the amateur networks.
Was exclusively for RBBS BBS systems, has now expanded to all types of
systems. Most conferences are "ported" from FIDOnet.
Name: RGSNet (Renegade Support Net)
#BBSs: 300+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 12+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Renegade BBS software support and updates.
Very friendly, good users and outstanding Sysops.
Name: RESHET
#BBSs: 350+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 15+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: The largest (and growing) private international
Jewish Affairs net in the world.
Name: RIME
#BBSs: 1500+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 450+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: QWK
Unique Qualities: Many conferences, product support conferences. Must
use Postlink Software. No Front-end required. $30/year fee for Sysops.
Name: SERVNET (Survivalist Network)
#BBSs: 160+
Scope: North America
#Conferences: 16+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Pro-Family & family values. Files ranging from survival
techniques to encryption techniques.
Name: SimNet
#BBSs: 21+
Scope: USA
#Conferences: 20+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Creators of SimNet the Military PC Flight Simulator
Network Instant ThrustMaster support direct from ThrustMaster, Inc.
SimNet Distribution Network for all Flight Sim Related files.
Name: Smartnet
#BBSs: 200+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 300+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: QWK, Fido
Unique Qualities: Vendor supported. Large Net, offering fast answers
to many computer-related problems.
Name: TransGenderNet
#BBS: 100+
Scope: North America/UK
#Conferences: 9+
Private Mail: Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Information and support network for transgender
communities. *Not* a sex network.
Name: TREKnet (Star Trek Net)
#BBSs: 25+
Scope: Bay Area
#Conferences: 16+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido
Unique Qualities: Covers Star Trek and all kinds of science fiction
like no other net.
Name: UNI (UN'I-Net)
#BBSs: 250+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 125+
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: QWK, REP, Fido
Unique Qualities: Pronounced "You and I". Large Network with
friendly administrators and few rules. Wide variety of conferences.
Many working professionals in the computer industry.
Name: Usenet
#BBSs: 2,500,000+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 4500
Private Mail? No
MSG Type: Bnews/Cnews format, UUCP or TCP/IP transport.
Unique Qualities: Largest network in the world. Available through
Internet providers and some BBS systems.
Name: UsNetMail
#BBSs: 200+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 65+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido, QWK
Unique Qualities: Relaxed atmosphere, No hassles or confusion.
An easygoing Net.
Name: VirtualNet
#BBSs: 1450+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 1400+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: VNET
Unique Qualities: Started as a support network for VBBS BBS software
support, has grown into a worldwide network for discussions of any and all
topics, absolutely free, and welcome to anyone calling or running a
VBBS-based BBS.
Name: WeasNet
#BBSs: 30+
Scope: Contra Costa County (Northern California)
#Conferences: 30+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: WWIV
Unique Qualities: Lots of interesting topics. Many general chat areas.
Very friendly and few rules!
Name: WME (World Message Echo)
#BBSs: 50+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 30+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: QWK
Unique Qualities: Good support-oriented conferences.
Name: ZoNET
#BBSs: 40+
Scope: World-Wide
#Conferences: 20+
Private Mail? Yes
MSG Type: Fido, QWK
Unique Qualities: Younger crowd whose messages reflect a great
understanding of Telecommunications.
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We invite Sysops to send us the answers to the following questions
for each network they carry (that does not appear above):
1) What is the name of the network:
2) In your estimation, approximately how many BBSs participate on this net?
3) Where does this net travel? San Jose, Bay Area, State, USA, World?
4) How many conference or message areas are on this network?
5) Does it allow "private" mail?
6) What type of message format is used? (.QWK, Fido, etc.)
7) In 1-3 sentences, describe this net, or what makes it unique?
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