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- fsxNet - [F]un, [S]imple, e[X]perimental Network
- (Zone 21)
- = Introducing fsxNet ========================================================
- fsxNet is a fun, simple and experimental network established in late 2015
- fsxNet is not a prescriptive network. e[X]perimentation is at heart
- of its name and members are actively encouraged to be creative in their
- use of the network. Only a handfull of message areas and file bases are
- used - setup is quick and [S]imple.
- Technologies covered by the network include (but are not limited to)
- BBSing, ANSI art, Amateur (HAM) Radio, Retro / Vintage Computers & Gaming,
- FTN communications, network protocols & topologies, encryption methods,
- contemporary computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi), computer coding and more.
- fsxNet sees a number of messages posted to it every week. It is an
- active support network for several developers of BBS software spanning
- BBS systems, door games and more.
- fsxNet is not an invite-only closed network, rather it is an open
- community and everyone who wishes to join is welcome.
- Do you find it [F]un to learn about and use retro computing technologies?
- Would you like to be part of a group that enjoy experimenting and developing
- those technologies further? If the answer is yes, then we invite you to
- join us :)
- == Goals ====================================================================
- Develop and encourage international communications between 100 (or more)
- geographically diverse bulletin board system operators (members)
- and their users in order to:
- - Support and create learning and experimental opportunities
- - Explore and develop new and interesting methods of online communication
- - Foster international friendships without borders
- - Raise awareness of BBS as a hobby and communications option for
- the 21st century
- == Values ===================================================================
- - Have fun!
- - Keep it simple
- - Be kind, respectful and helpful
- - Reject disruptive conduct that willfully incites discord
- == Housekeeping =============================================================
- Members of fsxNet and their users to conduct themselves with the above goals
- and values in mind. Failure to do so risks being de-listed and/or removed
- by the Network Coordinator
- Please don't post echomail to fsxNet about country politics or religion.
- These subjects inevitably seem to cause discord and are best left for
- discussion on other message networks.
- The use of the fsxNet for illegal purposes is not permitted. Members or users
- deemed to be engaged in such activities will be de-listed and/or removed by
- the Network Coordinator
- Members real names are used in the nodelist, members and users’ aliases or
- real names are welcome in all echoareas
- Messages containing ANSI should use a [ANSI] prefix in the message subject
- line. This allows members who can’t view ANSI content to opt out reading it
- if they are unable to do so. e.g. Subject: [ANSI] Something I drew last night
- Please do not gate fsxNet traffic to other FTN/QWK networks, Usenet,
- or any other network without first discussing your request in FSX_GEN
- and obtaining approval from the Zone 21 ZC.
- == Echoareas ================================================================
- Message Echos:
- FSX_GEN - A general discussion echoarea covering many topics.
- Test messages and other experimentation is welcome.
- FSX_MYS - Mystic BBS discussions, support and development.
- FSX_CRY - Cryptographic discussion and experimentation.
- Public key sharing, encoded messages, testing etc.
- is welcome here.
- FSX_BOT - The first choice for non-human roBOT output.
- May contain BBS and NET ads, stats reports, telemetry reports,
- traces of nuts etc. Set your BOT free in this area :)
- FSX_BBS - BBS software, development and support. The echoarea is also
- host to fsxNet Wiki (wiki.fsxnet.nz) discussions and support.
- FSX_DAT - InterBBS Data. An echomail area used by software such as InterBBS
- Oneliner or Double-Up (both by Darryl Perry) to send inter-BBS
- data between nodes in fsxNet. In most cases the data is not readable
- or of interest to human eyes. Sysops may wish to hide this echo
- from BBS users.
- FSX_MAG - Magicka BBS discussions, support and development.
- FSX_ENG - ENiGMA 1/2 BBS discussions, support and development.
- FSX_HAM - Amateur Radio discussions. Covers all aspects of HAM radio
- including DX, HF, VHF/UHF, various digital modes etc.
- FSX_NET - Discussions about fsxNet. Chat about current network operations,
- plans for the future and how to best implement them.
- File Bases:
- FSX_NODE - Weekly Nodelists (fsxNet, etc.)
- FSX_INFO - Weekly Infopacks (fsxNet, etc.)
- FSX_MYST - Mystic BBS Software
- FSX_MUTL - Mystic BBS Utils, Mods etc.
- FSX_SOFT - BBS Software (Current + Legacy)
- FSX_DOOR - BBS Doors, Games etc.
- FSX_UTLS - BBS Utils, Tools, Networking etc.
- FSX_ARTS - ANSI Art - Groups, Individuals etc.
- FSX_IMGE - Image Files (Various)
- FSX_TEXT - Text Files (Various)
- == Technical Details ========================================================
- **** IMPORTANT DETAILS - PLEASE NOTE ****
- There are currently four NETs operating in fsxNet each serviced by a HUB.
- The fsxNet WHQ HUB (21:1/100) accepts BinkD connections via
- agency.bbs.nz:24556 or port 24553 (SSL)
- The fsxNet Tholian HUB (21:2/100) accepts BinkD connections via
- error404bbs.ddns.net:24555 or port 24553 (SSL)
- The fsxNet Mutura HUB (21:3/100) accepts Telnet EMSI/FTS6 + ZedZap
- connections via alterant.leenooks.net:60177 and BinkD connections on 24554
- or port 24553 (SSL)
- The fsxNet Niba HUB (21:4/100) accepts BinkD connections via
- bbs.castlerockbbs.com:24560 or port 24553 (SSL)
- The fsxNet Omicron HUB (21:5/100) accepts VMODEM NetSerial/PXW connections
- via rdfig.net:3141
- Please note the port numbers we're using are in a range from 24555 - 24560
- subject to which HUB you are polling.
- Please also note when you receive your node number it may likely be in
- a different NET than NET 1 so you will possibly need to change both your NET
- and NODE number when you obtain your fsxNet address. Along with changing some
- address details and session password for the HUB system your BBS is allocated
- to poll.
- If you are running Mystic BBS please add the IP address 219.89.83.33 and
- 2001:470:d:123::50 to the WHITELIST.TXT file in your Mystic BBS data
- directory. These are the known IP addresses for the fsxNet HUB in NET1
- You may want to add further addresses for other HUBs you connect to in
- fsxNet (or othernets / bbs systems) also. You can access this feature via
- a text editor from the Mystic configuration menus by typing
- MYSTIC -CFG > Servers > Edit IP Whitelist
- Taking this steps ensures that when a fsxNet HUB polls your system it will not
- be auto blocked by your Mystic Internet Server if it polls your system
- frequently.
- == Membership ===============================================================
- Joining is easy, to obtain a node number just complete the application form
- below then either email it to avon@bbs.nz or send it as Fidonet netmail
- to Paul Hayton (3:770/100) at agency.bbs.nz:24554
- For anything that's not applicable below, please state "NA".
- Thanks for your interest.
- An infopack is always available from fsxnet.nz/fsxnet.zip or
- bbs.nz/fsxnet.zip or Agency BBS.
- -----------Delete the above and send the application below-------------------
- fsxNet - [F]un, [S]imple, e[X]perimental Network - Application
- Please complete as best as you can.
- If unsure or not applicable just state this in your reply :)
- If you don't run a BBS, just state a system name you will be known by.
- Your Name.....................:
- Location......................:
- BBS / System Name.............:
- BBS Software..................:
- Operating System..............:
- Telnet address................:
- SSH address...................:
- Website URL...................:
- Email Address.................:
- Areafix/Filefix/BinkP Password:
- Do you have a static IP address?
- If you do, please state your IP details below.
- This will ensure your node is whitelisted so it will not be auto-blocked by
- an fsxNet HUB due to any frequent polling (3-4 times in 1 minute) of it
- by your BBS :)
- Static IPv4 Address...........:
- Static IPv6 Address...........:
- ** If you have a static IP address ** would you like an optional
- custom fsxnet.nz domain name that will resolve to your IP?
- e.g. mybbsname.fsxnet.nz This gives you another vanity domain name
- that works on the Internet for your BBS
- If yes, please state your preferred domain below.
- Please assign my BBS..........: _________.fsxnet.nz
- Your BinkP details
- BinkP
- Binkp Address.................:
- Crash or Hold Traffic.........:
- = END OF APPLICATION ========================================================
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