On-Line #35 05 мая 1996

ZXNet

Mosaic - Some information from the network INTERNET. Basic requirements of network stations FIDONET.

(C) ALEX (Research)


   Continuing the conversation on dial-up connection I want, 
above all, Note that the modem is "Allegro" registration at the 
exchange can not be as he is not certified for use on telephone 
networks Russia.



   After several lawsuits over the legality of
listening to telephone conversations, MGTS was put on the phone 
lines "jammers" (from his despair). 


   Modem users on the channels that refuse to register, set 
special filters that do not allow a modem signal. It was then 
in spektrumisty advantage HAYES-modems, as on "Allegro," no 
such filters do not act! All the more so when its harmfulness 
and "gluttony" in MGTS is all the same in all filters are not 
enough (that's where we go money - not to improve the quality 
of communication, and all manner of perversion). 


   Now, some interesting information from other networks:


   1. In the INTERNET reduced payment for services rendered.
Payment of approximately 5,250 Rub. per hour. Thus, the faster 
the modem - the cheaper the work. And the cost of the same at 
any time of day, can not be said about the Russian networks, 
from 07.00 to 17.00 twice the tariff acts. Truly, Bring back 
the old proverb: "miser pays twice." Buy Cheap slow modem - and 
then to pay negotiations will be burned. 


   Of course, that for individual services is paid in addition 
to the price list. 


   No subscription fees. The user pays only for services 
actually rendered or for the time he spent in communion with 
network. 


   As a rule, having a normal modem (meaning IBM), the longest 
session with the global network is no more than 5 minutes (if 
you do not read newsletters on the server, and rewrite them 
yourself). Archive file with a program long 525Kb downloaded in 
about 10 seconds. 


   2. Indeed there is a station specializing in
various essays, etc. student materials. And the material
there are more than enough.


   3. Applies to our users, who resent the strict requirements 
of some sisopov. Sensitive issue not only in us. Since all 
stations operate on personal computers the user does not 
dictate its terms to sysop. 


   Below are the basic requirements of network stations FIDONet:


   - Be polite when communicating with both a sysop stations 
and other users; 


   - If something is not understood at the station - ask the 
sysop; 


   - (GLAVNOE!!) Once again a huge request: before you call
at any station, make sure you do not violate the hours of work! 
Calls in the wrong time - the main scourge of all sisopov (not 
Remember that all stations are working on your home phone). 


   - If you are not sure that this station is working at all,
best to just call (not modem) and to inquire
about it.


   - Downloading files from the BBS, do not forget to upload 
something return. Typically, the information on the station 
says that it is interested in the sysop. 


   - Do not be afraid of bugs, sysops point they begin
users. Be careful not to repeat the same mistakes. Keep in mind 
that its stations sysop - king and god. If he do not like your 
actions, he will always throw you on my station. In addition, 
the sysops are constantly exchanging information about users, 
maliciously violate the rules of conduct. Such users may have 
problems when trying to log on to other station.



   As you can see, the above is relevant not only in FIDONet.
Our network also predyavlyaet similar requirements.


   4. I can not remember where I took it, but the winged 
phrase: "If want to find a friend in Australia and become the 
enemy of MGTS - buy modem! "


                         Sincerely,
                         ALEX (Research)
                         ZXNet 095:1641684 ..