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From : Dave Whitmore 2:259/15.26 Thu 12 Oct 95 23:06
To : Brian Gaff 254/242.2
Subj : SAM BBS
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DALMATION BBS - 01744 614150
There is a new BBS for SAM users!
Errm.. just one snag you might wonder.. SAM doesn't have comms capability yet?
One day soon, though we aren't sure when, software and comms interfaces that
allow the use of off the shelf modems may be available. This, along with
proposed hard drives will revolutionise everyones' perception of SAM.
This will also mean that developers and enthusiasts will be able to communicate
much faster and generally get things done quicker. We all know how frustrating
it can be to wait for letters and disks to arrive in the post..
If you already use a modem with your PC, Amiga or ST, then there's good news.
Dalmation Bulletin Board Service will provide a choice of PD software, message
bases and have lots of other options too numerous (including ones we haven't
even thought of yet!) to list here. To make things even more interesting, there
will also be small machine specific areas.
We will also listen to what members want from the service. We are open to all
ideas and suggestions. Co-sysop status is also available for the serious
enthusiast.
To start with, there are NO RATIOS. This means that you don't have to upload
software, in order to download software. Uploads will always be very welcome and
are generally encouraged.
Many BBS's carry large sections of Spectrum Snapshots for use with Amiga's and
PC's. This will not be one of them, but we may offer SAM 128K conversions
(subject to legality!).
We must stress that this system is in its infancy. To start with it will be a
closed system, with local access only. In future, we may branch out to networks
such as FidoNet, but until there is a sufficient user base it remains closed.
So when's it on line then?
It sounds bad when anyone says that a BBS is only available on one day a week,
but to start off, that's how it's going to be. The BBS will have strict opening
hours and initially be available on;-
Saturdays 12 noon until 12 midnight.
Starting on 21st October '95 (next weekend!)
Depending on success, it will then be extended to Sundays, or the complete 48
hours BT weekend rate period. After that, who knows?
Sessions can always be arranged in advance, by voice phoning the Sysop, on the
same number, at any other time. Don't forget, you'll get a voice answer outside
these hours.
Note:
To be able to transfer SAM software between machines, you will
need to work with PC(720k) disks. There are utilities that
will help with the transfer. KE Disk, is widely available
within the SAM PD scene. Commercial utilities such as PC_Suite
are also recommended (though not essential). A special disk
containing some utilities will hopefully be available for
todays 5th Format show.
Okay, all of this might sound eccentric, but what are we doing here in Quedgeley
village hall anyway! :))
I look forward to seeing you.
Dave Whitmore (Sysop Dalmation BBS)
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