Text 17733, 50 rader
Skriven 2005-12-04 07:19:12 av SHANNON TALLEY (1:275/311)
     Kommentar till en text av FRANK SCHEIDT
Ärende: Re: Big "Help" ...
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Hi Frank,

It's sad that folks like BJ like to play this game. Although FidoNet 
predates the commercial version of what's become the internet, it is by 
definition a network.  Zone 1 covers a geographical area as do the rest of 
the zones. Below is from a webpage (see reference) that describes the 
Fidonet addressing method (Kracht, 2003).  I hope this helps, and if you 
have any additional questions, feel free to contact me personally; unlike 
the Fidonews editor, I won't insult you for not knowing.

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Node Number:

In Fidonet, each system is given a node number, not unlike an IP address in 
some respects.  This node number will tell you in the first digit followed 
by colon, where in the world the system is located.  1:, for Zone 1 North 
America, or 2:  for Zone 2 Europe, or 3: for Zone 3 Australia/New Zealand, 
or 4: Zone 4 South America, 5: for Zone 5 Africa, or 6: for Zone 6 Asia.

The next digits, before the "/" in the address, tell you the network within 
the zone.  I  am in Zone 1, network 261.   My address is 1:261/38, 
indicating that I am node 38 in network 261 in North America.
The  Fidonet nodelist lists my bbs/mailer telephone number, along with some 
flags to indicate that my system is also reachable via telnet and binkp, and 
ftp on the internet.

,38,<<PRISM_BBS,Windsor_NY,Janis_Kracht,1-607-655-5652,9600,CM,XX,H16,V32b,V42b,


INA:filegate.net,IBN,IBN:24555,IFT,ITN

Normally, your network coordinator will assign your node number to you, and 
also apply the correct flags to your listing, if you let him know about your 
system capabilities.

All node numbers are listed in the Fidonet nodelist.  These node numbers, 
flags, phone numbers and other information are read by your front-end mailer 
before your system tries to connect to another system.
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Reference:
Kracht , J. (2003). Terms you should know. Retrieved Dec. 04, 2005, from 
Fidonet Network in North America Web site, 
http://www.filegate.net/zone1/terms.html.

> FS> What's a "Z1 Sysop"???
> BF> Exactly my point...
> A deep secret then?  OK ... [sigh] ... 

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