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SGA-Net Guide 05-26-93
==========================================================================
The SysOp's Guild Association Network
Welcome to SGA-Net! I assume you'd like to hear more about this new
exciting net, so I won't waste too much of your time in this introduction.
We hope you aren't too overwhelmed by the rules and requirements laid
out here, but they're necessary in order to run an organized and fair
network. So keep your mind open to new ideas and enjoy!
SGA-Net Guidelines
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I. Introduction
1.1 What it stands for today and tomorrow.
1.2 How did you get the name "SGA"??
II. Organization of the SGA-Net
2.1 Routing Map
2.2 Message echos
2.3 File echos
III. General Rules
IV. Requirements
4.1 To be a node.
4.2 To be a Host/Hub.
4.3 To be a State/Country Host.
V. How to Join SGA-Net
VI. Final Thoughts
==========================================================================
I. Introduction
1.1 What it stands for today and tomorrow.
SGA-Net was founded on the idea of having a network which would
provide support to not only users, but also SysOps. This will ALWAYS
be the case.
1.2 How did you get the name "SGA"??
Well, to make a long story short, SGA stands for SysOp's
Guild Association. It's a small SysOp help group. Anyways, it used
a net called "SGAnet" (notice the small name change...hehe) to keep
up-to-date with each other. Well, things fell through - and I happen
to be the one left with scraps.
Anyways, I reorganized the net as "SGA-Net". Most of the old
nodes were gone and I started from scratch. With some greatly
appreciated help from Craig Landgraf, I got the net back up and running.
Now, it's a totally new net with a lot of potential.
Oh, one thing I would like to say:
SGA-NET IS A TOTALLY SEPARATE ENTITY FROM THE SGA ORGANIZATION.
They're two completely different things. Being on one does NOT
automatically make you a member of the other, nor is it required for
you to be a member in one to get into the other. Whew.
Why keep the same basic name? Well, the name signifies everything
that the net stands for. It embodies the resolution and besides,
I made a bunch of neat ANSI screens for it. ;)
II. Organization of the SGA-Net
2.1 Routing Map
SGA-Net Coordinator
====
State/Country Host
====
Sectional Host/Hub
====
Individual Nodes
2.2 Message Echos
A complete list of message echos can be found in the SGAECHOS.LST or
SGANET.NA files.
The message echos are one of the main offerings of SGA-Net. Posting
messages in a network echo can be very enjoyable, rewarding, and
enlightening. However, this bit of nirvana can easily be smudged. So, we
ask you and your users to please follow some plain guidelines set forth
below:
Participants in all message echos must follow FOUR simple rules**:
(1) No obscene language (or pictures).
What is and what is not "obscene" is for the echo's moderator to
interpret.
(2) Use real names ONLY in "To:" and "From:" fields. Signatures may
be handles. Also, please remember to use your SGA-Net node number
at all times. English messages in the echos are strongly suggested.
(3) Insults, flames, or other acts of agression will not be tolerated
in the echos. If you have something personal to tell "Joe Shmoe",
do so in netmail.
(4) Try to stay on topic. There's a reason for the existance of more
than one echo... ;)
** Rules and fun guidelines are subject to changes at any time.
Of course, there's a hidden 5th rule: Have fun.
Oh, also: Echos which are dedicated to one piece or group of software
are NOT official support echos, unless otherwise noted. So, please don't
think it's your right to get support from the authors through the echos.
However, we do encourage them to post a bunch! yeah!
2.3 File echos
A complete list of message echos can be found in the SGAECHOS.LST
file.
The SGA-Net file echos contains programs which are distributed with
the official permission from the author(s), unless otherwise noted. If
the a "Non-support" note is shown, then the files in that echo are
considered to be distributed in a general fashion and is a voluntary
service to the author(s).
To receive any of the file echos, please contact your Host/Hub.
If you wish to distribute your own programs on SGA-Net, please
send netmail to 30:30/3. All authors are welcome.
III. General Rules
The following is a list of common sense responsibilities which
apply to everyone. I'm confident we can all abide by a quality
standard. :)
* Insults, flaming, and other acts of agression will not be
tolerated in public sections of SGA-Net. Use private netmail to
communicate your ideas instead.
* No obscenities in public sections of SGA-Net.
* Use your SGA-Net node number at all times. Sending netmail to
someone using another net's numbering system can make it difficult
to reply if the destination isn't on that network. :)
* Please try to communicate in English in all areas, unless otherwise
noted.
* Real names. I like mine; do you like yours? Handles are permitted,
however, if your real name has already been stated (like for
a signature or something.)
Thanks in advance for adhering to these simple suggestions.
IV. Requirements
4.1 To be a node
The requirements to be a node are very few but important:
(1) You MUST have a mailer set up before you apply.
This may sound a bit silly, but I for one do not want to help
1000 new members of SGA-Net set up mailers... hehe... Sorry!
(2) You MUST have your mail tosser set up to handle the archive type
chosen by your Host/Hub. Packets originating from 30:30/0 will be
in PKZip v2.04g format. Even though we strongly suggest keeping
this archive format throughout the routing process, some Hosts/Hubs
may choose to use another archive format for their packets.
(3) You MUST carry the echos indicated as "required" in the
SGAECHOS.LST file. These echos will provide you very important
information regarding the latest news on SGA-Net.
That's pretty much it. Oh! And don't forget the general rules and stuff.
Thanks!
4.2 To be a Host/Hub
The requirements to be a Host/Hub are very important, so please look
them over carefully if you're interested in this position.
(1) All requirements for nodes apply to you.
(2) You MUST poll your State/Country Host at least 3 times a week.
(3) You MUST deliver mail to all your nodes at least once a day, unless
this figure is deemed overly excessive by common sense (in special
cases.) This applies only to nodes with the "Crash" flag.
Also, here are a few more items of interest:
[1] You will be responsible for all your nodes.
[2] It is suggested that you use the same archive format as the
SGA-Net Homesite. Currently, this is PKZip v2.04g.
[3] You may edit the SGA-Net Nodelist to add a new node on a temporary
basis only if you do not distribute the altered nodelist outside
your authoritive area. Any changes you make are not officially
recognized as part of the SGA-Net Noelist.
4.3 To be a State/Country Host
The State Hosts are the connection between the SGA-Net Homesite and
all the Host/Hubs. The requirements to be an SH/CH are VERY important.
(1) All requirements for nodes apply to you.
(2) You MUST poll the SGA-Net Homsite at least 3 times a week.
Also:
[1] It is suggested that you use the same archive format as the
SGA-Net Homesite. Currently, this is PKZip v2.04g.
[2] You are responsible for for all your Hosts/Hubs.
V. How to Join SGA-Net
Joining SGA-Net is simple:
* Complete the SGANET.APP file, rename it to SGANET.xxx (where 'xxx'
is your initials), and send it to 30:30/0 [you may route the netmail
through your local Host/Hub].
* You will receive notification of your acceptance into the network.
This may take up to 10 working days, probably 5.
Along with your notification, you will receive a current SGA-Net
Nodelist. Please compile the nodelist for use immediately.
You will also receive a message from your Host/Hub. He will tell you
how to begin receiving message and file echos.
* Finally, turn on the required echos for SGA-Net ... and you're off!
VI. Final Thoughts
The main goal for SGA-Net is help everyone. If you give it a chance,
you may actually enjoy the net. Thanks for taking the time to look over
the SGA-Net Guide. Enjoy!
Ed Stangler
SGA-Homesite
30:30/0
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