README.1ST

WHAT THIS IS:
- The 96LIST is a collection of numbers reported as belonging to US and 
  Canadian BBSes with one or more lines supporting CONNECT speeds of 9600 
  bps or higher.
- 96LIST list is dedicated to the SysOps who install high speed modems, 
  enabling users to access systems at higher and higher speeds. It is also 
  dedicated to these same users who motivated the SysOps to install these 
  modems through their contributions; material, inspirational and otherwise.
- 96LIST is compiled and maintained by Ken Sukimoto, SysOp of the DownTown
  BBS as a service to DownTown BBS subscribers and other callers and is 
  published on an irregular basis.

COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION:
- Since the content of 96LIST is for the most part public knowledge, no
  formal copyright is applied for. Rather than legalese, I request common
  courtesy in the distribution of 96LIST.
- No fee should be charged for 96LIST other than normal system access 
  requirements.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: THANKS TO THE SYSOPS, USERS AND ADMINISTRATORS OF U'NI NET,
                  SMART NET, FIDONET, WWIV NET and *.*, WHOSE BBS LIST "*.*" 
                  CONTAINED BBS INFORMATION THAT WAS USED IN PREPARING 96LIST.

NAMING CONVENTION & MISCELLANEA:
- When distributing this list, please use the following naming convention:
  Do not rename the textfile itself - it should remain named 96LISTmy.TXT.
- Most BBSes don't like unarchived text files, so if archived, name the archive
  "96LISTmy.ext" where:
  m   = a letter from A to L, A representing January; B is February and so on.
  y   = the last number of the year; 1991 = 1, 1992 = 2, and so on.
  ext = whatever extension the archiving program defaults to.
  The June, 1991 release is named 96LISTF1.ARC (using PKPAK to archive) as an
  example of the naming convention.
- Please note - many systems listed are multi-line or multi-node and their
  inclusion on this list does not mean the number listed has that particular
  setup available. Some BBSes are subscription and reserve the high speed lines
  for subscribers only (The DownTown BBS is such an example).
- The DownTown BBS is currently a 4 line MajorBBS system with a public access
  line at (213) 484-0260 [sorry, 3/12/2400bps only on this line]. The most 
  recent update is available for downloading on the first call. If you wish to
  call just for the 96LIST, log on under the user-ID "VISITOR to download it.

ABBREVIATIONS USED:
                              Modem Type Legend
                              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
     CSM  = 9600 CompuCom SpeedModem    [CompuCom]
     DS   = 14,400 HST & 9600 v.32      [US Robotics Dual Standard]
     DS2  = 14,400 HST & 14,400 v.32bis [US Robotics v.32bis Dual Standard]
     HST  = 9600 or 14,400 bps HST      [US Robotics HST]
     HST4 = 14,400 bps HST (if known)   [US Robotics HST]
     TB   = Telebit PEP                 [Telebit Trailblazer]
     TB2  = Telebit PEP & v.32          [Telebit Trailblazer]
     ULT  = 9600 Hayes V & 9600 v.32    [Hayes Ultra]
     VH   = 9600 Hayes V Series         [Hayes V-series]
     V32  = 9600 CCITT v.32
     V32B = 14,400 CCITT v.32bis
     *    = Unknown Modem Type - Reported as 9600

DISCLAIMERS:
- Because these numbers have not been verified, The DownTown BBS and Ken
  Sukimoto (Distributor/Compiler) will not be responsible for erroneous
  information.
- Inclusion or exclusion of a BBS is NOT an endorsement or condemnation of that
  BBS.

ERRORS & ADDITIONS:
- If you should find a number on the list that is NOT a modem number, please
  notify the DownTown BBS so it can be noted and removed from the next release.
- If there is an error or if a BBS updates/modifies modem[s], please contact 
  the DownTown BBS.
- If you are a SysOp and wish to be included in the next release of 9600LIST,
  please contact the DownTown BBS with the applicable information.
- The 9600LIST itself should not be modified.
- An errata file with the sample format is included for recording update
  information, errors, new additions and any other changes as might likely
  occur between formal updates.
- UPDATE.TXT should be APPENDED to with the modifiers name and date of
  modification. This will help maintain a chronological order to 9600LIST.

                              THE DOWNTOWN BBS
                              LOS ANGELES,  CA
                         213-484-0260 [3/12/2400bps]
                600+ Megabytes of Adult Graphics and growing
           14.4k HST, v.32 and v.32bis subscriber lines available
                    PCP via CALAN == Starlink via Vernon

                             SnailMail Address
                                DownTown BBS
                             752 E. Valley Blvd
                             Alhambra, CA 91801

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