                           The PEX Support Network
                        United States Application Form

 

 What is PSN?

    PSN (Pex Support Net) is a network which allows ProBoard SysOps to obtain
    the newest PEX and ProBoard related releases from around the world.  Unlike
    other nets, PSN is much more global.  Many PEXs which would not normally
    make it to the USA are now available through PSN.

 Where does PSN Originate?

    PSN originates from The Highlander BBS (Christian Schulz) in Germany.  It
    is echoed throughout Europe and provided in the USA through Warren Davis
    at 1:3672/820.

 What About Policy?

    PSN prides itself in offering the least possible policy regulations.
    Basically there is one rule, everything should be about ProBoard!

 What About Hatches?

    Any PSN Host can hatch files directly to the RC.  If you are a downlink
    you can hatch files by sending them to your hub or host.  The only rule
    here is they must be ProBoard related files.

 Is DqP and PB-Net Included?

    DqP and PB-Net are not associated with PSN in any way.  However, PSN does
    have file gates for both nets.  What this means is that all ProBoard
    related files that come through DqP or PB-Net will be hatched into PSN
    as well.  If you are in either net this will save you long distance.  If
    you get either net locally you can choose to not be linked with that
    area.

 What About PBNEWS and GWARE?

    At this time PBNEWS (The ProBoard Newsletter) and GWARE (ProBoard
    Programming Group) are not officially associated with PSN.  However,
    if you are a PSN USA board you can get linked to both.  Just ask for
    them by name.

 How do I Sign Up?

    If you are living within the USA you can apply for a node number simply
    by filling out the form (included below) and sending it to the PSN site
    for your state:

        GEORGIA     -  North Georgia Online -  1:3672/820
        MISSOURI    -  Alpha Omega BBS      -  1:284/31
        CONNECTICUT -  The Board Room BBS   -  1:141/477
        TEXAS       -  Top's Diamond Mine   -  1:395/670
        FLORIDA     -  The SandCastle BBS   -  1:112/50

    If your state is not listed above, you cannot reach the site in your
    state, or you do not have Fidonet, please call North Georgia Online
    BBS at (706) 517-0045 or send direct netmail to 1:3672/820.  If your
    state is not listed above you may be required to be the state host
    until more boards join.
    
    If you are living outside the USA you can contact The Highlander BBS
    (Christian Schulz) for international applications.

 

 The PEX Support Net contains the following file/message areas within the
 USA:

    Message Areas

        PSN-NET.DIV.ANNOUNCE     -  PSN General Announcements
        PSN-NET.PEX.ANNOUNCE     -  PSN PEX Announcements
        PSN-NET.PROGRAMMER.ENG   -  PSN ProBoard Programmers (English)
        PSN-NET.START.INFOS      -  PSN General Information
        PSN-NET.SUPPORT.ENG      -  PSN Support (English)
        PSN-NET.PBNEWS.USA       -  PSN ProBoard Newsletter (USA Only)
        PSN-NET.GWARE.USA        -  PSN GWARE PB Programming (USA Only)

    File Areas

        PSN_INFO        -  PSN Information Files
        PSN_NODELIST    -  PSN Nodelists
        PSN_UTILITY     -  PSN Non-PEX ProBoard Releases
        PSN_PEX         -  PSN ProBoard PEX Releases
        PSN_SOURCE      -  PSN Source Codes
        PSN_DQP         -  PSN Dutch Quality PEX File Gate
        PSN_PB          -  PSN PBNET File Gate
        PSN_CURSORY     -  PSN Cursory Utilities
        PSN_GWARE       -  PSN GWARE PB Programming (USA Only)
        PSN_PBNEWS      -  PSN ProBoard Newsletter (USA Only)

 Additional echos may be added.  Other echos are available to hosts or by
 request only.  Along with your approval you will get a full list of available
 echos.
 
 

  The PEX Support Network is unique in the way the net is setup.  It is made
  up of:

        1 Zone Coordinator - Christian Schulz
        1 Region Coordinator (Per Country) - Warren Davis (USA)
        1 Host Per State
        Hubs When Specified by the Net
        Unlimited Nodes Per Region

  If you are the first to apply in your area you may get Host or Hub status.

  Each Host is in charge of compiling the net segment and getting it to
  the RC by Thursday afternoon.

  New nodelist arrive Friday or Saturdays.

 

  PSN Application Form

  The Following is for Nodelist Usage:

  SysOp Name *)
  BBS Name *)
  BBS Phone Number *)
  City, State *)

  Other Required Information:

  If Necessary, Can You Be a Host? ( ) Yes  ( ) No
  If Necessary, Can You Be a Hub?  ( ) Yes  ( ) No

  Is Your BBS 24 Hours?  ( ) Yes  ( ) No
  If No, Specify Online Hours (  :  ) - (  :  )

  What is Your Modems Speed?  ( ) 2400  ( ) 9600  ( ) 14400  ( ) 28800
  If 28.8, Is It V34?  ( ) YES  ( ) NO

 

  When sending your application please rename it to something unique or post
  it in a netmail message.  If you send it as a file be sure to include a
  netmail attach so your application does not end up in someone's inbound for
  a month.  Once you send your application, poll back the SAME system that you
  sent the segment after a 48 hour period.  99.9% of the time you will have a
  nodelist and any necessary information on hold.

 

