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There are a few BBSes that host public discussion forums and offer file uploading/downloading services. There are also a number of software vendors who have file download and technical support services of interest to AS/400 shops with PCs.
PUBLIC BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEMSDICEData lines: (408) 737-9339 in Sunnyvale, CA up to 9600 baud(201) 242-4166 in Newark, NJ up to 9600 baud (708) 782-0960 in Chicago, IL up to 9600 baud (214) 691-3420 in Dallas, TX up to 9600 baud (515) 280-3423 in Des Moines, IA up to 14,400 baud Sysops: Diane Rickert and Lloyd Linn Note: DICE is offline 3 times a day for posting. If your modem connects but you receive no log on prompt, it's probably down. Description: DICE is owned and operated by the sysops in Des Moines, Iowa. It's an impressive operation with 5 nodes and 57 lines. The Telnet and FTP sites are listed elsewhere in this document. "DICE is a free service for high tech professionals looking for a reliable place to find detailed information on consulting and full time positions that companies are looking to fill, read interesting information, and trade ideas with other professionals." "DICE has a large database of position openings that is technically comprised of smaller distributed cells, one per subscribing agency. We feel this makes DICE one of the best electronic job search systems because of its accuracy and efficiency in information delivery. Companies add and remove their own open position requirements constantly. We here at D&L are busy indexing and displaying a SINGLE UPDATED DATABASE to you 3 TIMES A DAY! (FTPers get the opportunity to download the same openings updated every evening)." MC-BBSData line: (619) 931-9909Baud rate: 2400-14400 Sysop: Neil Goren Description: Operated by the publishers of Midrange Computing Magazine in San Diego, CA. Free online access to message bases, selected Internet mail lists, files, and other services. Offline QWK mail and internet email access is available with paid subscription to the magazine. MC is focusing on its web page and has stopped carrying Usenet newsgroups and recently dropped its other data line (931-9061 is no good). Remember your password. MediaLink BBSData line: (818) 349-1271Baud rate: 2400-14400 BBS Software: RIP Sysop: Nestor Sosa Description: Operated by Nestor Sosa, president of MediaLink Communications, Inc., in Chatsworth, CA. The BBS offers EDI services and is home to some local user groups (SMUG and TriEDI) and Internet email access for a small fee. MediaLink also provides support via the BBS for its PC-based QuickCode RPG/CL/DDS source code editor. The Midrange System BBSData line: (708) 776-1062Sysop: David Gibbs Description: Operated by David Gibbs in Chicago, IL. The BBS is also a Fidonet node. David Gibbs is also the owner of the Midrange-L list and webmaster of the Midrange Resources on the Web. NewsLinkData lines: (800) 870-9377 - United States and Canada(303) 663-4469 - International Access Baud rate: Up to 14400
Sysop: Dean Porter
Sysops: Dean Porter
Description: Operated by the publishers of News 3X/400 Magazine in
Denver, CO. Open to paid subscribers only. NewsLink also offers
Internet email services.
Data lines: (408) 980-8204
(408) 654-2703 ISDN ONLY! 28.8kbps to 56kbps
Baud rate: Up to 14400
BBS Software: TBBS
Description: "This service, originally known as Cardboard, now
includes adapter information and drivers as well as technical tips,
software patches and product information on a broad range of 3Com
products."
BBS Software: Major BBS
Description: ASi markets PKZIP AS/400 among other things. A free,
30-day evaluation copy can be downloaded from their BBS after you fax
them a signed agreement. The BBS also provides FTP and Telnet
services, file up/downloading, discussion forums and product support.
QWK mail and RIP terminal is supported as well. Remember your password.
(416) 956-7877 - Toronto
(604) 664-6464 - Vancouver
(514) 938-3022 - Montreal
(204) 934-2735 - Winnipeg
(902) 420-0300 - Halifax
Description: File downloading service for network drivers and fixes
for IBM's PC software products. Non-IBM drivers are also available.
The BBS also hosts message forums. It's open 24 hours x 7 days and
has been in operation since 8/06/91. Remember your password.
Baud rate: 1200-14400
BBS Software: Multi-Net BBS (OS/2) v1.08
Description: The IBM Personal Computer Company BBS is located in
Triangle Research Park, NC. It offers file downloading service for
network drivers and fixes for IBM's PC software products. In the
BBS's own words, "This Bulletin Board System (BBS) is provided as a
support service to IBM customers and Business Partners. Files,
programs, and the medium to communicate, are dedicated to that end".
Remember your password.
Baud rate: 1200-14400
Description: "Application notes, drivers and other files for Windows,
DOS, Word, Excel, Works, Basic and much more, for both PC and
Macintosh environments." No password is required for this BBS, but
you do need to tell them who you are and where you're calling from.
Your account will be purge after 14 days of inactivity. If your 9600+
modem connects at a lower speed, MS advises to try disabling the
V.32bis and V.42bis options.
(801) 225-4444 (28,800 only!)
Note: Novell has a policy for 1200-2400 bps access: you must
call before 10:00am or after 3:00pm Mountain Standard Time. Higher
speeds can be used 24hrs/day.
Description: File download service for Novell's software products
and fixes (NetWare, GroupWise, DOS, WordPerfect, etc.) Shareware
uploaded by users is also available. They even offer a DOS-based
comm-program with ZModem. RIP is not supported. Log on as GUEST.
(714) 707-2486
Description: File download service for network card drivers and fixes
for SMC's products.
(206) 814-4443 through 4450 - Additional lines
Baud rate: 300-14400
BBS Software: Wildcat! 3.90I
Description: According to Wall Data, the purpose of the BBS is for:
1. Disseminating information about Wall Data products.
2. Distributing TMPs, PTFs, utility programs, and text files of tech
tips and application notes to Wall Data customers.
3. Providing a forum for discussion of techniques for using Wall Data
products more effectively and for exchanging information with Wall
Data Technical Support personnel and with other users.
New callers must register via questionnaire and immediately have
access to demos and fact files. When asked which one of their products
you use, you'll be prompted to enter the serial number. If you don't
have it handy, any numeric input will get you past the prompt.
Additional privileges are available as part of their service agreement.
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