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BBBL.DOC
Blase's Baltimore BBS List
DISCLAIMER and EXPLANATION
Blase's Baltimore BBS List (BBBLmmyy.ZIP) is distributed free of charge, and
is not associated with any other shareware or freeware software package.
The list can be distributed freely as long as it kept intact as it was
released, without modification, and with proper credit given to the author
for the compilation of the list. It can also be used in conjunction with
online BBS listings as long as credit is given to the author.
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BBBL is compiled by Brad Blase on a monthly basis as a service to BBS users
in the Baltimore area. The list is distributed through The Silver Streak BBS
and The Network BBS and other area bulletin board systems. I do NOT take ANY
responsibility for the accuracy of the list, nor should any one else
distributing the list. I have attempted to present a reasonably accurate
compilation of information about currently operating BBS's in the Baltimore
area - do not expect 100% accuracy - it would be impossible for me to verify
every BBS's complete profile each month.
I am assuming that all BBS owners/operators will not object to having their
BBS phone published in BBBLmmyy.ZIP. If you are a BBS owner/operator, it is
your responsibility to contact me on Silver Streak BBS (410-683-1583), The
Network BBS (410-247-3797), Fido-Net, InterNet, or BALT-Net to have your BBS
phone number removed from the list. I compile the BBS numbers from lists
that are posted on other BBS's or through personal communication with Sysops
or their users.
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You have in your possesion the most comprehensive list of Baltimore Bulletin
Board Systems (BBS's) that I know of. Phone numbers (only) are verifed
at the end of each month by myself (Brad Blase), using an automated dialer
and database program. Additional information, such as baud rate, BBS soft-
ware type, and system descriptions are provided by other online BBS listings
or direct spot checking of BBS's each month. The location of each BBS is
cross-referenced to C&P Telephone's exchange location map. If you would like
a more precise location listed for your BBS, let me know, and I'll update it.
The automated dialing system is composed of a {COMMO} script file which
dials the phone numbers in BBBL. The program will determine whether a modem
connection is made, a busy signal is received, or a voice or recording is
played. All numbers which do not receive a connection with a modem will be
placed in a queue to be dialed later. The entire BBBL is dialed at first,
and the non-connects are redialed as the cycle narrows to all the non-
connects. The non-connects are re-dialed approximately three times each at
different times during the following day(s). The final batch of "non-
connects" are dialed by hand to verify disconnection messages, voice answers,
or non-answering systems.
All BBBL numbers are given a status with the following criteria:
VERIFIED: Modem answers the line/or continuous busy signal
C CHANGE: Voice recording from C&P of changed number
D DISCONNECTED: Voice recording from C&P of disconnected line
LD LONG DISTANCE: Direct dial cannot connect to phone number
NA N/A or VOICE: Nothing answers line or voice answer
Please help keep the list up-to-date by reporting any additions,
errors, or changes to me via e-mail on The NetWork or Silver Streak BBS's.
We will try to keep the list as accurate as possible, but can only do this
with YOUR help.
The following fields are currently being maintained in the database file:
BBS NAME HOURS OF OPERATION LOCATION
PHONE NUMBER SYSOP NAME DATE VERIFIED
BAUD RATE BBS SOFTWARE
MODEM TYPE INFO ON BBS (special interest, etc.)
If you have a BBS to add to the list, or need to update old information,
please try to include all of the above information in your e-mail.
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The following files are included with BBBLmmyy.ZIP:
BBBL.DBF dBase compatible database file with all BBBL info.
BBBL-1.TXT ASCII file with "ALL" BBBL info - formatted for 80 column
(regular mode) printing with 3 rows of info per BBS
This file is suitable for viewing as a bulletin on a BBS.
BBBL-2.TXT ASCII file with "BASIC" BBBL info. - formatted for 132
column (compressed mode) printing with 1 row per BBS
BBBL-3.TXT ASCII file with "BARE BONES" BBBL info - formatted for 80
column printing with 1 row per BBS (just BBS & PHONE #)
BBBL-LD.TXT ASCII file with BBS numbers that are not in the local
dialing area from Cockeysville - these numbers are NOT
verified - they are merely collected for people who might
be able call Annapolis or Columbia locally.
BBBL.DOC What you're reading now
WHATSNEW.TXT An chronological update of BBBL
If you want to convert BBBL-*.TXT's to a dialing directory for your favorite
communications program, there are several around that will complete the task
easily and quickly. The most popular is FONDIR - the current version is
called FONDIR59.ZIP and is available on both The NetWork and Silver Streak
BBS's. FONDIR supports conversions for Telix, Procomm, Procomm Plus, and
many others. Please register this shareware program if you use it on a
regular basis.
I spend a great deal of time verifying the numbers on the BBBL list.
Although a great deal of it has become automated, it still takes a great
deal of my time to compile accurate information on each BBS. As the list is
around for a while, it will become more complete and will include more
features.
Please be patient and notify me POLITELY of any changes that need to be made
The changes WILL be made in the following month's edition of BBBL.
--== Brad Blase ==--
Fido-Net: 1:2617/205
InterNet: brad.blase@netbbs.com
1:2617/205@fidonet.org
BALT-Net: 200:1/104
Silver Streak BBS: 410-683-1583
NetWork BBS: 410-247-3797