^A^DNATIONAL ADAM BBS NETWORK^E 
Below is some information on a National Adam BBS Network being setup for 
Adam by BJ of Arkon BBS, Bob Blair of AWAUG and Larry of SOCAL (So.CA) 
BBS. 
All ADAM BBSs are welcome, including ANET and BJs system. 
ALSO BJ & AWAUG HAVE MADE SOME WONDERFUL OFFERS AND INDUCEMENTS 
TO GET NEW BBSs TO JOIN IN.
 
The following are taken from exchanges of messages on AWAUG BBS.
 
FROM: Big John TO ALL 
SUBJ: BBSs 
converstaion on all three. 
I am going to propose to Bob Blair (AWAUG) and
 Larry (SOCAL) that the three of us start to pick up the messages from
 each board once a week or so and start to pass them on.  That way we c 
an start a real 
ADAM COMM NET for the whole country.  The cost to all thi 
s way would be considerably less than using CIS or PLINK, and we would h 
ave a dedicated user base.  This could be the way to start the National U 
sers Group that many have talked about. 
BJ What do you think BOB?  BJ
 
TO BIG JOHN FROM BOB BLAIR 
SUBJ: BBS Network 
Starlink does give us the opportunity to reach out.  Your idea of sharing 
a capture file of messages, and bulletins etc is a good one.  I would 
propose that we initiate contacts with ADAM BBS' throughout the US, to 
include the A Net and others - a truly National 
(non-denominational but a 
ll ADAM) linkage.  I suspect it may have a snowball effect and from 
it something akin to a national users group may emerge - modern style Use 
r/Communication Group. 
I am anxious to contact groups that do not seem linked to the SOCAL/ 
AKRON/UP-AN-ADAM/TRADING POST kind of association that exists loosely 
now, and to firm up our relationships with the A-Net boards.  (Kind of 
l 
ike the "today" version of one tribe of cavemen deciding that another t 
ribe that also stands upright but looks a little different might be w 
orth visiting periodically and sharing hunting stories) - Zonker will l 
ike that one! 
Comments are welcome !!  BOB
 
TO BOB BLAIR FROM BIG JOHN 
SUBJ: BBSs 
Larry and I decided that you should be known as NET CENTRAL BJ

 
TO ALL :  FROM HERMAN MASON JR. 
SUBJ: BBS/NET 
Well this must be my LUCKY DAY, for me to call and see a TRUE ADAM HOOK- 
UP, without no discrimination. I do like the idea, and would love to see 
it nation wide.  Will also mention the BBS/NET to all of my 
co-operators, and do whatever is needed to assist in making this a 
go. I 
t has been a LOOOOOONG time comming but I am glad it is a reality, or at
 least almost one.  HERMAN

 
TO ALL: FROM LARRY OVERMAN: 
SUBJ: ADAM CENTRAL 
Big John Lingrel(AKRON adam users BBS) and Larry Overman (SOuthern 
CAlifornia adam users BBS) have both decided unanimously That Bob Blair 
(of AWAUG BBS) should be ADAMNET CENTRAL for this National Adam users 
Group we all hope that this will happen soon and that we all(ADAM Owners) 
will have a better insight into the 
ADAM world besides just what is goin 
g on locally so everyone lets get involved and get this thing started 
Like NOW!!!!!!!!!!! Have Fun Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
TO BJ & LARRY:  FROM BOB BLAIR 
SUBJ: ADAM BBS Network 
It will be fun to pursue 
the idea of bringing the 
ADAM users closer toge 
ther through BBS communications. Just to "hatch around" on the idea a 
bit - one phase would be to obtain reciprocal agreements with the BB 
S SYSOP's and offer a description of how the system will work.  The featur 
es of the system could include the regular exchange of a message file cove 
ring a set period of time (we'll need some mailmen to make and deliver th 
e files on a schedule); The exchange of bulletins; exchange o 
f on-line Newsletters; and exchange of information on the files located o 
n various BBS' (kind of like a locator service).  BJ, what do you have 
in mind for the changes to the BBS to facilitate this? 
Perhaps we can dedicate a File Library Section or two to the storage of 
these files?  BOB.
 
TO BOB BLAIR: FROM BIG JOHN 
SUBJ: NET 
Sounds good to me.  We will need to get this word out to all the BBSs 
around the country who wish to participate.  My offer of clocks for those 
that want ot start up an AKRON COMPATIBLE BOARD REMAINS. 
Hope that that will allow some standardization.  That way, we can use 
XMODEM and crunched files to save time and space.  BJ

 
TO BJ:  FROM BOB BLAIR 
SUBJ: Clock board 
That is a very generous offer and I suspect we will be making an offer to 
go along with yours.  Will get details after conferring with Jack & Pete. 
BOB BLAIR

 
TO ALL SYSOPS : FROM BIG JOHN 
SUBJ: NAT NET
                   I am offering a free clock board and 35% off the cost 
of a HARD DISK interface to anyone that wants to run an AKRON COMPATIBLE 
BBS that will tie into the National NET..  I am doing this so that we can 
have an ease of tie in.  We will be able ot renumber 
messages and attach
 them right into the existing message bases so that everyone will have 
the same format.  We are also adding ZMODEM transfer in the very near f 
uture so that file transfers will be even faster than they are now.  You 
will really appreciate ZMO then.  Call the Akron board for more details a 
nd I will be attending the ADAM CON after all, so will be looking forward 
to meeting many of you there.  BJ

 
TO ALL:  FROM BOB BLAIR 
SUBJ: ADAM BBS NETWORK 
The network is beginning tonight.  First read the new Bulletin on this 
BBS, then, use the NET command and see what is in the new NET library 
section. It will grow from nothing to something that you will want to 
check into on a regular basis.  If you want to add to, or correspond 
with any of the messages/users in the messages within the files in NET, 
just leave a message in the regular AWAUG BBS message (P command) on 
this BBS. It is important that, at the beginning especially, we 
communicate to the other BBS users to establish the link that the ADAM 
BBS NETWORK is being established for.  Be a part of the history of the 
ADAM!  Bob

 
TO BIG JOHN : FROM BOB BLAIR 
BBS NET
 I propose to start the message/Bulletin sharing on Wednesday night. The 
files will be stored in a Files Section Called 'NET' a it will take the 
place of what is now called the INFO file library section (we will put 
the info somewhere else).  The file names could look like this: 
AKRN0725.MSG AWAU0804.BUL. The BBS' of origin abbreviations could be: 
AKRN for AKRON, AWAU for AWAUG, POST for Trading Post; UP&A for Up & 
ADAM, SOCA as it already is, SLUG (St Louis User's Group), etc.  I think 
that a minimum of once a week the messages should be refreshed, twice a 
week for the more active boards.  the Bulletins should only be changed 
when new ones are available of course.  I 
would also propose that suppor 
t be provided to new and growing boards, including those that need help
 to get to 1200 baud. 
I will speak with the AWAUG Officers on what the club can do to help 
other BBS'.  Some may need more assistance than others inclding some 
clubs do not operate BBS' at all or only a few nights a week. 
All will be welcome, including those operated by vendors. What ya think? 
Bob

 
THE NATIONAL ADAM BBS NETWORK
 
YES - You are here as it begins.  You are now on the cutting edge of the 
national alliance of ADAM BBS' and we need your help.  Beginning today, 
the AWAUG BBS becomes the focal point for the 
linking of ADAM User's Gro 
ups around the country via on-line Buletin Board Services (BBS).  Sta 
rting small (the right way to begin) we are linking with other BBS' by
 downloading their Bulletins and a weeks worth of their Message base (som 
e cases more where needed) and placing them in a library section on this
 BBS called 
NET.  There, you will be able to read the messages from and
 to the users of other BBS systems, and their bulletins also.  More import 
antly - you will be able to communicate with their users, and they with
 you.  Eventually, you will see more and more ADAM Users Groups lin 
king to this NETWORK.  And, you will see this BBS adopting features that
 make reviewing the messages from other User's Groups easier.
 
TO ADD an INCENTIVE to the linking of ADAM User's Groups, we are teaming 
up with the AKRON BBS and the SOCA BBS to offer any established ADAM 
User Group that would like to initiate a BBS the following assistance: 
If the User Group joins the ADAM BBS NETWORK and operates a BBS system 
USING the BBS SOFTWARE USED HERE, they will be PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE 
the following:  ALL SOFTWARE (including BBS system configured and 
supplemented to run on their hardware) A FREE CLOCK BOARD (compliments 
of John Lingrel), A FREE 1200 BAUD MODEM (compliments of AWAUG), AND 35% 
OFF THE purchase PRICE OF A HARD DRIVE INTERFACE from the Classic ADAM 
Company (John Lingrel). 
Should the BBS operate as a part of the Network for less than 12 full 
months - the hardware is to be returned to the source - with no charge. 
If it extends beyond one-year, the hardware belongs to the User's Group).
 
Keep your contacts here:  You have the chance to be a part of the 
fulfillment of the ADAM. 
^B

 

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